MAY EXILE
GERMAN RICH
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 18.—It is reported here that
Germany is planning to order five million wealthy families
to leave the empire during the course of the war as a
means of conserving the nation’s food supply. It is stated
that the shortage of foodstffs in Germany is much more
serious than had first been believed and heroic measures
will probably be found to be necessary. By the exile of
five million families who have money enough to live in
comfort abroad it would mean the reduction of the num
ber of mouths to feed by nearly a quarter of the popula
tion. This report is said to have come from reliable
sources.
REPORT GREEK ARMY GATHERING
LONDON, Feb. 17.—It is reported that half a million
men are being gathered in Athens and its vicinity by the
Greek government and that Greece will soon move to the
aid of the Servians. This report is not at all official and is
doubted by well informed people as the gathering of an
army of such magnitude could hardly be effected without
greater publicity. It was rumored some time ago that the
re-inforcements received by the Servians when they com
pelled the Austrians to retreat from Servia were made up
at least in part of Greek volunteers who got leave of ab
sence from the Greek army.
ALLIES SUCCESSFUL
LONDON, Feb. 18.—The official news from the west
ern front today shows that the allies continue to be suc
cessful in the lighting in France. Particular points at
which the allied armies have gained further successes are
the Argonne, Vosges, Alsace and Ypres. The Germans
have apparently made no assaults within the past few
davs but the allies are constantly on the offensive. While
the French and British have undoubtedly made gains the
nature of them has not been clearly defined.
WARSHIPS MEET MERCHANTMEN
NEW YORK, Feb. 18.—The shipping companies of
this port have received messages to the effect that I* rench
and British destroyers will meet all merchant ships flying
the flags of the allies and will counduct them safely to
their destined polls. These messages declare that ship
ping will not be effected by the German blockade as everj
precaution has been taken to prevent attacks by German
submarines. The Germans apparently mean to devote
their chief attention to British and French ships and
neutral ships will be safe so long as they do not carry
contraband of war.
BERLIN, Feb. 18.—According to the official news
from the eatern front today the Russian armies that have
been engaged in East Prussia and Bukowina have com
pelely withdrawn from both of those provinces. The Rus
sian army retreating from East Prussia has fallen back
on its second line of defence. This army is composed of
the forces that had attempted to take possession^ of the
Mazurian lakes region and of the forces that hao been
operating to the north in the endeavor to march west
ward towards Koenigsburg by the way of Tilsit. The
Russian advance on Thorn by the right bank of the Vis
tula is reported to have been checked and all danger of an
invasion of German territory in that direction is believed
to have passed. The defeat of those forces is expected to
enable the Germans to detach re-inforcements for the
army operating to the west of Warsaw but the Russians
are said to have strong positions where they have fallen
back and their dislodgement would require a powerful
army. The official communique today denies the report
ed Russian successes in the Carpathians and declares that
the Austrians in that quarter are holding their ground if
not advancing.
REPORT BRITISH SHIPS SUNK
BUENOS AYRES, Feb. 18.—A German steamer
which has just arrived here reports that four British
steamers were sunk off the coast of Brazil during the
month of January. The vessels were probably sunk, if at
all, by the German converted cruisers that are still at
large in South American waters. No confirmation of the
story has been received.
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AUSTRIA CLAIMS SUCCESS
VIENNA, Feb. 18.—After a severe battle the Aust
rian army has advanced after the retreating Russians
across the Bukowina border into Galicia and have already
occupied several towns in that province. The fighting in
the Carpathians countinue but no changes have taken |
place. The attempt of the Russians to cross the mountains
has been brought to a standstill and the Austrians occupy
positions which the enemy can hardly hope to force. The
latest news from the fortress of Przemysl is that it is in
better condition now to stand a siege than it ever was be
fore. The efforts of the Russians to take it have been
absolutely fruitless. _
DID XOT KNOW OF WAR.
LONDON. Feb. 18.—The German
bark Viganella was brought into Ply* J
mouth on January 10 w’ith the aston- j
ishing news that nobody aboard her,
1 knew that there was a war. It was j
, l
said that she left Corinto on July six-j
th with a valuable cargo of nitrate..
The report was that the first intima-,
| tion of w'ar reached her surprised
crew' when she w'as held up in British
i waters and ordered into Plymouth.
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eggs for wounded.
LONDON, Feb. 18.—‘Three hundred
stations for the collection of money
i to supply eggs for the wounded sol
diers have been opened in London,
and more than 6,000 eggs are being
! distributed daily in the hospitals at
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the front.
CORDOVA NOTES.
J. J. Price arrived recently at Cor
dova and states that the option taken
by him, Manley and Ives on Rex creek
in the Nizina basin will be thrown up
by them as they failed to get pay.
The Cordova Daily Alaskan says a
rumor is current that charges have
been filed against Commissioner
Adams. It should be remembered that
Adams and the Alaskan are not on the
i best of terms.
Two other Faribanks legislators
have reached Cordova on the way to^
i Juneau.
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LAWBREAKERS ARE
LESS IN GERMANY. |
DRSEDEN, Feb. 18.—Criminality ^
has diminished in Saxony during the^
war to a remarkable degree, according j
to the police commissioners reports, j
In Dresden the number of frauds has;
been reduced by forty per cent and;
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burglaries by seventy per cent. This
occurrence is not attributed to the1
calling up of the members of the hab
itual criminal classes among the men:
I
drawn to take their places in the
ranks of the army, but is due to
psychological reasons, in the opinion,
of the noted criminologist, Dr. Robert,
Heindl.
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at Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Ten per cent discount on all the new
shapes of Gordon and Mallory Hats.
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“Seward** Pioneer Show Hou»e"
Casino Theater
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“Get the Casino Habit”
TO-NIGHT
The Angel of the Canyon
) ama.
SquaringThings with Wifey
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01), You Flirt
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The Children’s Conspiracy
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Change Every Other Night
Admission 25c; Children 10c
Reserved Seats 50c
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H. E. ELLSWORTH,
Assayer and Chemist, Seward.
NEWS NOTES
As W. W. Stoddard is assistant
postmaster he is in charge of the post
office in the absence of Postmaster
Hickey, of course. Owing to an un
intentional mistake made by an in
formant another was mentioned as be
ing in charge. Mr. Stoddard is in
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charge.
Dr. Baughman got away this morn
ing on his long trip over the district
to look into matters relating to game.
With the interest centered in
the railroad matter the coming munic
ipal election has been overlooked. The
election will be held on April 6 which
is not much more than six weeks
away. No candidates have yet an
nounced themselven. r'»o vote in a
municipal election one must be a resi
dent of the city for six months im
mediately preceding the date of elec-]
tion.
Mrs. J. D. Johnston of the Mile
Six roadhouse is seriously ill and may
have to come to towm for medical
treatment. She has been ill for some
days and word came to the city ‘o
day that she is worse.
Another railroad rumor was cir
culated about tow’n today. It was
stated that a telegram had come
which indicated that the sale of the
Alaska Northern railroad has been
consummated but it is probably anoth
er false alarm. The report may be due
to the telegram from Robert Ashland
stopping all sales of lots in the Laub
ner addition, which telegram looks
significant certainly.
Try our Melba Brand Sweet Red
Peppera for salads and sandwiches.
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We will not only
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But will
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REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
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John Reichart and Tom Parker got
away this morning. After having de
cided to go yesterday they postponed
the Journey.
A1 Williams left this morning with;
a load of supplies for Mile Twelve
roadhouse.
William Dawson who got sick on the
trail is expected to reach this city to
day.
Senator Gaustad of Faribanks whr
recently arrived at Cordova on the
way to attend the territorial legisla
ture at Juneau says that he will aid
in having the territorial mining law
repealed. With the exception of Ala
rich there is hardly a member of the
egislature who has declared himself
in favor of that law and all signs
point to its repeal.
It is reported in some Alaka news
papers that the report of the Alaska
Engineering commission will not be
made public until the senate appro
priates the two million dollars asked
for by Secretary Lane.
The San Francisco Exposition will
open on the day after tomorrow, Sat
urday the 20th. From other sources
it is stated that Secretary Lane has
gone there to represent the presi
dent at the opening.
Mrs. Gus Manthey has left to spend
a few days with Mrs. Revell at Mile
Thirty-four.
The Seattle Argus of a recent date
publishes “Us for Uncle Sam” by Pat
O’ Cotter and reminds its readers that
“Pat” was formerly champion bicycle
rider.
Board and lodging, $1.25 a day at
the Hotel Panama.
The finest kind of job work as well
as tho plainest is done by the Gate
way.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty is done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
Garden City Brand, high grade
pickles, fifty cents per quart. Brown
Sl Hawkins. “Quality First.”
WHEN IN SEATTLE
GO DIRECT TO
cheasty;s
Make yourself at home. Leave your packages and suit case
there, they will take care of them until you call no charge.
Right now everything in this big store is reduced
for January Clearance sale from 10 to 50 per cent
ALL CLOTHING 25 PER CENT OFF ON EVERY GARMENT
It's time well spent at this store.
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learn the needs of its customers
and eager .to make its interest
their own. W e have every de
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our full resources of experience
and equipment are at your dis
posal. We solicit your patron
age on the broad ground of de
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We are increasing our Furniture Department continually, and
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BIG SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES THIS WEEK
full Size 40-lb. Cotton Top Mattresses. Regular Price $9.50, Special $6.85
V
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Solid Oak Dresser
A High Grade Dresser as Pictured
In a very pretty Wax Finish with
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A Good Hard Wood
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Leather Seat,
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Good Sire Mirror,
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Splendid Oak Rocker
i Hard Wood
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* Leather Seat,
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“ PALACE JINGLES ”
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Let your mind now be at rest.
For in lookng o’er these Northern
Towns
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And Sourdoughs from all the North
Will tell you -SHERWOOD’S best.”
I THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection j RILL DEVINE
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, “ PALACE JINGLES "
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Looking for a place to light,
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