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FAMOUS LEADER IN FORMER WAR IS PRISONER
GERMANY VOTES MONEY AND
BATTLES REMAIN INDECISIVE
1)E WET CAPTURED
LONDON, Dec. 3.—The anxiety in England over the
situation in South Africa has been greatly relieved by the
news that General Christian De Wet has been captured
by the forces of General Botha. The captive was noted
all over the world for his work during the war between
the British and the Boers. For nearly three years he
succeeded in holding against every attempt to capture him
until he finally surrendered on receiving conditions. His
skill as a leader was regarded as constituting the greatest
danger to British sovereignty in South Africa in this war
so that his capture is looked upon as a great success. He
will probably be tried for treason but it is very doubtful
that the extreme penalty will be inflicted owing to his
celebrated achievements which have even gained the ad
miration of his foes in the past. It was reported some
time ago that he had been wounded in the head and this
wound may be the cause of his fall.
KING GEORGE ON FIRING LINE
LONDON, Dec. 3.—King George went out to the fir
ing line today in Flanders and for several hours he visited
the troops in the trenches. His presence had the effect of
creating much enthusiasm in the British ranks and several
demonstrations of welcome were given vociferously. The
prime minister has stated in parliament that disease has
attacked onlv 10 or 15 in each hundred of the soldiers at
the front notwithstanding the severe climatic conditions
prevailing. The Prince of Wales remains constantly at the
front as a member of the staff of Field Marshal French.
GERMANY VOTES MONEY
BERLIN, Dec. 3.—A momentous meeting of the Reich
stag yesterday voted a war credit of a billion and a quart
er dollars for the continuation of the war. The vote was
practically unanimous, only one man dissenting. This
one dissenting vote came from Leibkneeht, the famous
socialist member who was reported at the beginning of
the war to have been shot. As Liebknecht voted against
the credit one of the other members pointed to the vacant
seat of another famous socialist, Dr. Ludwig Frank, who
* had been killed in battle. In this vacant seat there lay
a laurel wreath which had been placed there in recogni
tion of the heroism of the former occupant who had given
his life for the Fatherland in spite of the fact that he had
the socialist’s horror of war of all kinds. During the day
Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg delivered a speech in which
he placed all the blame for the war on England which, he
declared, had organized the powers against Germany for
commercial reasons.
AUTRALIANS TO FIGHT TURKS
LONDON, Dec. 3.—The Australian and New Zealand
troops have been landed in Egypt to take part in the de
fence of that country against the Turks. While defending
Egypt it is expected that they will receive a training that
will prepare them for meeting the Germans on French and
Belgians fields. At present most of them have had only
a few weeks training but they are one of the finest bodies
of men that ever fought under the British flag and are
certain to bring glory to their home countries wrhen their
time comes. Their stay in Egypt is not expected to be
long and they will be shipped direct to join the regular
British forces.
BOMBS FOR KRUPPS
THE HAGUE, Dec. 3.—A message from Berlin states
that an aviator of the allies has dropped bombs on the
Krupp cannon factory at Essen and escaped after his dar
ing wrork. If any damage w*as inflicted on the factory it is
not known. The aviator appeared suddenly over Essen
yesterday and several attempts wrere made to bring him
\ down but he w’ent cooly about his work and succeeded in
dropping several bombs before turning around and flying
away.
BERLIN SAYS NOTHING NEW
BERLIN, Dec. 3.—The German general staff officially
announces that in neither theater of war has anything of
[ importance happened during the last twenty four hours.
This official note was issued this morning and does not
i cover the operations of today. Germans are now taking
more interest in the battle in Russian Poland than in the
struggle to the west as the general opinion seems to be
that the German general staff will await the outcome of
the lighting against the Russians before taking determin
ed action again in the west. The cold weather has hamper
ed operations considerably and there are many who be
lieve that both sides will satisfy themselves with holding
: each other until good weather comes.
LITTLE CHANGE REPORTED
PARIS,Dec. 3—The French official report this morn
ing says that lively artillery exchanges took place yester
day at Nieuport and south of Ypres. There was also a
heavy bombardment west of Lens which is about fifty
miles from Calais in a straight line. In the Argonne re
gion the Germans delivered several fierce attacks but all
were repulsed by the French troops. Otherwise the situa
tion has undergone very little change and military ex
perts seem to be at a loss in trying to tell how the battle
will end. Both sides are apparently waiting for some
opening that will give the opportunity for another at
tempt to break through or catch the opposite side napping
The end of the fourth month of the war leaves matters
pretty much uncertain but it gives a splendid indication
of the fact that the French army has nothing to fear
from the Germans under favorable conditions.
AUSTRIANS RUSHED BELGRADE
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 3.—The official an
nouncement made here relating to the capture of Belgrade
states that the city was captured by the Austrians at the
point of the bayonet. The Austrian-Hungarian forces ap
proached the city from the west and when within striking
distance a general assault was ordered on the defenses.
This assault was completely successful and the city fell
more quickly than had been expected. It is now stated that
the Servian government will change its seat from Nish to
IJskub which is further from the Austrians.
GEMANS THROW BACK RUSSIANS
LONDON, Dec. 3.—The Germans have succeeded in
throwing back the enveloping Russians and are reported
to be once more assuming a vigorous offensive. They have
succeeded in holding their positions to the westward of
Lowicz and the danger of their defeat seems to be further
off than ever. London now fully realizes that the reports
of a great Russian victory were entirely exaggerated and
it nowe seems to be evident that the war in the eastern
theater will be carried on without cessation for a long
time.
KAISER AND DUKE CONFER
BERLIN, Dec. 3.—The official announcement was
made this afternoon that Kaiser William and the Arch
duke Frederick, commander in chief of the Austrian army,
conferred yesterday at Breslau on matters relating to
the future campaign in Russian Poland. The emperor
congratulated the archduke warmly on the capture of
Belgrade and it is stated here that from this time forward
a more energetic campaign will be inaugurated by the
Teutonic allies
ITALY REMAINS NEUTRAL
ROME, Dec. 3.—At the opening of the Italian parlia
ment yesterday Premier Salandra stated that no new
factors had entered into the European war situation that
would prompt Italy to alter her policy of neutrality. All
the speeches made during the day on the matter seemed
to be in favor of avoiding war if no unexpected occur
rence compelled Italy to take part in it The feeling
against Austria is rather bitter and on the frontiers of the
two countries the Austrians and the Italians are both
1 fortifying against a possible outbreak.
GUTIERREZ IS
NOW IN MEXICO
PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT EN
TERS THE CAPITAL OF
REPUBLIC.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—Provision
al President Gutierrez entered Mexico
City toduy acording to dispatches re
ceived this afternoon. He was receiv
ed with acclamation and marched
to the palace surrounded by picked
troops of Villa and Zapata. Carranza
is said to be still preparing to oppose
the army of Villa should the latter
decide to attack him. Except in the
north it is not believed that Caranza
has much power although it is quite
possible that he could still create a
lot of trouble owing to the nature of
the country and the resulting diffi
culty in moving troops and supplies.
The full story of the entry of the new
provisional president has not yet ar
rived.
HAS THE FORCE OF NOME
DISTRICT ATTY. BEEN CUT
All Officials Are Being Asked To Cut
Down the Expenses of Govt.
Business.
A belief has been expressed in some
papers that the force of the Nome
district attorney’s office has been
still further cut down as part of the
plan of the government to cut down
expenses. The district attorney at
Nome has had only one assistant for
some years and during all last year
the assistant transacted all the busi
ness during the absence of his chief.
The assistant attorney who was taken
to Nome last fall by the new district
attorney went out this fall and this
fact has evidently caused the rumor
that the district attorney alone will
be required to do all the work. As the
city of Nome is about the only one of
any consequence now in the Second
division there is no district attorney
needed in the other places.
The assistant district attorney who
has gone out from Nome for the
winter, or is it for good, is the man
who was Quoted as saying that the
people of Alaska are beginning to
have more respect for the law!
GEORGE MIRLACH HAS SEVEN
FIRST COUSINS IN WAR.
George Mirlach the prominent
jeweller of Seward, has no less than
seven first cousins fighting for Ger
many in the great war. In a letter
from a lady relative in German a short
time ago Mr. Mirlach’s brother was
told that matters are very serious in
Europe particularly for the women
folks who never know when the news
will come that some loved one met
death. No news has been received
that any of Mr. Mirlach’s relatives
have hurt so far.
George Mirlach the jeweller states
that the Christmas trade in his line
is just about the same as last year’s.
He also remarks that the presents
bought for last night's wedding were
similar to those bought in the. east
for similar occasions.
Almost every mining journal in the
United States has recently given space
to the strike at Broad Pass and en
quiries are coming constantly for
further information. A. H. McNeer
has just received requests for infor
mation from two smelting companies
of Butte who seem to be much in
terested.
The name “Gamble’s” is a trade j
mark and wherever seen is a guaran
tee of wholesomeness and cleanliness.1
COMPANY WILL BUILD
DREDGE SCOW UP HERE.
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Prospectus of Alaska Gold Dredging
Company Arrives in Seward.
Word has been received that the
Alaska Gold Dredging and Improve
ment company will commence the
building of their dredge scow up here
early next spring. The company, of
| which Judge George T. Harlow is
i president, has just issued a prospectus
which is a most attractive one in
every respect. It states that the
Alaska Gold Dredging and Improve
ment company has purchased and
fully paid for three thousand two hun
dred acres of high grade gold dredg
ing land between Trail Lake and
Kenai lake on this peninsula. Mr. S.
0. Morford is the attorney for the
company. As an adjunct to the pros
pectus are writeups from Munsey’s
magazine and the Seward Gateway as
well as serveral illustrations that
make the pamphlet most interesting
and entertaining.
PRETTIEST WEDDING ON
RECORD LAST EVENING.
Marriage of Young Couple Surround
ed by Pretty Scenes and Pleas
ant Circumstances.
The wedding of Mr. S. Whitehead
and Miss E. Hammerstein took place
last evening, Rev. Mr. Cook officiating,
at the Whitehead residence amongst
the prettiest scenes and in presence of
a very large circle of friends. Mr.
Frank Cotter was best man and Miss
Babe White was maid of honor to the
bride who looked exceedingly pretty
in a robe of white net and silver over
white satin. The apartments were
banked with white and yellow chrys
anthemums.
The bride was given away by her
mother and after the ceremony a re
ception was held at which very large
numbers attended. The happy couple
were made the recipients of numer
ous valuable presents testifying to
their popularity. Mr. and Mrs. White
head will continue to reside in Seward
whose people wish them long life and
happiness.
BERLIN, Dec. 3.—Germany’s best
wine-producing district, Alsace-Lor
raine, has suffered heavily by the war,
and it is claimed that the output this
year will be far below normal. Alsace,
especially, has a poor crop, according
to reports. Not alone had the bad
seasons of the last ten years caused
a reduction of the area of vineyards
to 108,840 hectares, a decrease of 108
hectares (or about 300 acres) sine©
1903, but the earlier months of the
years were very unfavorable for the
development of the plant. The vines
were affected by phylcxcra which in
cessant cold rains made worse, and
then, when hot weather finally came,
the war broke out. In southern Alsace,
where the valleys and hillsides of the
Vosges are almost entirely given to
vine growing, many vineyards were
cut down in order to facilitate mili-;
tary operations, while others were |
trampled down during battles.
The result of this has been that the
wine crop of Alsace will be approxi-;
mately one-third normal. Conditions
in Lorraine are better. Though some
of the vineyards around Metz were
cut down when the war began, the
crop generally is plentiful enough to:
discount this. The quality, moreover,
is said to equal that of 1904. Good
weather early in the season favored
a good average crop, and, unlike those
of Alsace and eastern France the wino
growers of Lorraine were able to give
their vineyards all needed care.
U. S. FACED
BY BAD TIMES
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| NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION
SAYS UNEMPLOYMENT
WILL BE GENERAL.
NEW YORK, Dec. 3.—The National
Civic Federation has just made a care
ful survey of the industrial conditions
throughout the country and has is
sued a report in which it is stated that
the United States is faced by condi
tions this winter that, to say the least
of it, will demand extraordinary
philanthropic efforts. The chief
trouble, the report says, will come
from the fact that an enormous num
ber of people will be unable to re
ceive employment. All this is sup
posed to be due chiefly to the condi
tions brought about by the war in
Europe.
BISHOP CORRECTS STORY
TOLD IN GATEWAY
Head of the Catholic Church in Alaska
Says Murderer of Bishop W as
Not a Priest.
Some time ago the Gateway
published an interview with a gentle
man who was a member of the Dwyer
jury here and who was also on the
jury in the first murder trial that ever
took place in the territory. His story
was that a priest murdered his bishop
on the Y'ukon and that he was tried
and sentenced to the penitentiary.
In the Juneau Empire of November
21 the Rev. R. J. Crimont, the most
respected acting bishop of the catholic
church in Alaska, tells the w hole story
and shows clearly that the murderer
was not a priest or a jesuit at ail. As
Father Crimont mentions the Gateway
in his recital of the real facts this
paper hastens to use the first oppor
tunity to acknowledge the incorrect
ness of the story published. The man
who committed the murder was
Francis Fuller who was evidently
crazy. The victim was the venerable
Bishop Seghers. The idea that I* uller
was a priest came, no doubt, from the
fact that he was a member of the
partj; headed by the bishop. By the
way, the occurrence took place in
1837.
JEFFERSON REPORTS
CANADIAN ANXIETY.
JUNEAU.—Officers aboard the Jef
ferson which arrived from the South
this morning report that there is a
great deal of anxiety along the coast
from Seattle to Juneau on the Cana
dian side of the channel about the
probable proximity of German vessels
of war. Many of those living in
Victoria and Vancouver are reported
to have taken their money to Seattle
for safe-keeping while others have
Duried their treasures. Seymour Nar
rows which are no longer navigated
by American vessels on the run arc
frowned on now by great guns mount
ed to stop the German should he heave
in sight
STRONG IN FRISCO.
SAN FRONCISCO, Dec. 3.—Gover
nor J. F. A. Strong of Alaska and
Mrs. Strong arrived in this city last
night
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD MEETS
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The Arctic Brotherhood will meet
this evening when all members are
requested to attend