_ LT . SEWARD, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MAY 22,1917 Ten Cents the Copy
\ olunie XI. Number 121. ___—
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(By I'nitrd Statci fable)
LONDON, Tuesday, May 22—Announcement is made
bv the war office today that the vaunted Hindenburg line,
comprising strongly built intrenchments and bomb proofs,
is now in the hands of the British army from a point east
of Bullecourt to Arras with the exception of one breach
a mile long. ,, , ,
The Germans have been forced back upon a secondary
line of defense and hastily erected trench js.
ITALIANS MAKE A GAIN j
ROME. Tuesday, May 22.—Italian troops have made;
material gains near Gorizia.
SEVEN MILLION KILLED IN WAR
RICHMOND, Va., Tuesday, May 22.—Arthur Hen-,
derson, member of the British commission, in an address j
here estimated the total loss in actual killed dtu ing the
war will now total 7,000.000. _
FEAR RADICALS MAY DRIVE j
RUSSIA TO DESERT ALLIES
(3» United State* Cable)
LONDON, Tuesday, May 22.—Rumors persist that
the Russian radicals again intend to attempt to force the
repudiation of Russia’s treaties with other members of
the entente, with a view of ending the war in the east by
a separate peace.
TRIED TO ASSASSINATE MINISTER
NEW YORK, Tuesday, May 22.—The Jewish Daily
Forward received a cablegram from Petrograd today that
an unsuccessful attempt was made this morning to assas
sinate
ASK CONGRESS TO REGULATE
THE ENTIRE COAL INDUSTRY
(By United Mutt* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 22.—The federal
. trade commission has recommended to congress that the
government fix the price of coal and to further regulate
the entire coal industry.
ONE YEAR EACH FOR CONSPIRATORS
(By United State* Cable)
NEW YORK, Tuesday, May 22.—Count von Rintel
ton and David Lamar, known as the “Wolf of Wall Street,”
were sentenced to one year each for conspiracy prior to
the war to destroy munitions and interfere with their
shipment.
ITALIAN COMMjSSION IS COMING
i Cy United State* Cable)
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 22.—The Italian com
mission, headed by Prince Undine and William Marconi,
have arrived in Washington.
REPORT “SUB" OFF NEW ENGLAND
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(By United State* Cable)
PORTLAND, Me., Tuesday, May 22.—Reports of
sighting a German submarine off the New England coast
have been received and a vigorous patrol of the coast is
in effect.
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THREE MILLION FIRE; 5,000 HOMELESS
(B7 United States Cable)
ATLANTA, Tuesday, May 22.—A fire which occurred
in this city yesterday caused a damage amounting to $3,
OOO.OOO. The flames were principally in the residential
section of the town and as a result 5,000 people are desti
tute.
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DO YOUR DIT;
JOIN THE RED
CROSS TODAY
Organization of a branch of the Na-\
tional Red Cross here has been pro
vided for and the success of the pro
ject depends upon the interest shown
by the men and women of Seward.
Mrs. J. M. Sloan is chairman of the i
committee to receive applications for
membership. Fourteen have already
been received and so soon as 25 are
in a meeting will be called to organize
and apply for a chdVter.
The Red Cross—it is not “The Red
Cross Society**—the word “society”
does not belong to it—is the most
unique organization on the face of the
earth. It was organized years ago
to relieve misery, wherever misery
happened to be, and however it came
about. In this country it is known as
The American Red Cross. There is
also the International Red Cross, and
a Red Cross in every civilized nation J
on earth.
Whether diftress comes from war,
or from famine, or from fire or flood,
or anything else, the Red Cross offers [
its services. If tfie calamity which
befalls is of magnitude, it sends ex
perts to the scene, to aid and direct.
It disburses money scientifically, in
a sense, but always with a heart throb
in the disbursing.
The Red Cross is supported by it*
members and by voluntary contribu
tions. It costs one dollar to belong
to it. It receives donations from one
penny up. Many wealthy people,
anxious to do something for mankind,
but not knowing how to do it, give
their money to the Red Cross, know
ing it will be used pr6perly. Many
poor people, having nothing to give,
give that little to the Red Cross, feel
ing that their mite will help some
body.
The Red Cross is non-sectanan ana
I non-partisan. It does not “belong to
any church.” It works among the
| heathens as among the Christians. It
asks no questions as to race or creed.
President Wilson has appointed a
Red Cross war council to take up the*
tremendous task which will result
from the present war and so soon as
the local organization is formed its
first duty will be to get in touch with
Elliot Wadsworth, active vice chair
man, at Washington, D. C., as has
the branch Red Cross organization at
Juneau. Branches are also being
formed in other coast towns.
MEMORIAL DAY
TO BEJjBSERVED
Preparations are being made for a
memorial program to be held on the
afternoon of Decoration day. The
Spanish-American War Veterans have
the exercises in charge, and are being
assisted by the Women’s club and
school authorities.
Memorial day this year makes a
more vivid appeal to the majority of
people than it has for many past
years. Being in a state of war and
on the threshold of battle, the real
import and significance of the day
calls to mind vividly a few of the sad
probabilities of the near future.
It is hoped by those in charge that
all business houses will show the prop
er respect due the nation's soldier dead
and close for the day.
The program has not been complet
ed but will be in a few days at which
•time it will be announced.
GASTON HARDY
SUFFERS STROKE
OF PARALYSIS
Gaston Hardy, vice president of the
Harriman National Bank of Alaska,
was stricken with paralysis at 2:30,
o’clock this afternoon while in his of
fice and is in a serious condition at
the Seward General Hospital. Mr.'
Hardy had risen from his desk and
was looking out of the window at the
time. He groaned and Frank H. Doo
little, carpenter, who was making
some repairs, reached him in time to |
prevent a fall. He was carried to his j
room in the bank and Dr. J. H. Romig i
was called. After an examination the
doctor said Mr. Hardy was suffering
from a stroke and he was removed
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in an auto to the hospital. The left
side is affected and so far he has not
regained consciousness.
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CHILDREN WILL
GARDEN TO AID
IN PRODUCTION
Great interest is being taken by the
children in the garden work planned
for the year and it is probable that
gardens of real value will be made
by the youngsters this year.
The work has b?t*n taken up under
the committee appointed b., the
Women’s club ireluding Mis. Ib.lder
st^n, Mrs. Green and Mrs. Erich Lu
cas, chairman.
Many of the children already have
gardens and for those who have not
garden space will be provided. The
committee has accepted the offer of
F. L. Ballaine of the us? of three lotv
north of Wayne Blue’s residence on
Third avenue. This ground will be
used by the boys and the plot at Third
and. Adams will be used by the gins.
Rev. Patton and Mel Horner have
volunteered their services to aid the
juvenile gardeners.
More gardening is being done in
Sew’ard this year by 100 per cent than
ever before and if the grownups are
as enthusiastic as the youngsters re
sults worth while will be forthcoming.
PERSONNEL 1917
KATMAI PARTY
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WASHINGTON, Monday, May 21.
—The National Geographic society ex
pedition, headed by Robert F. Griggs,
of the Ohio State University, will sail
from Seattle on May 28, and continue
with the Katmai eruption exploration.
Besides Mr. Griggs, the director, the
personnel of the Katmai party will
consist of Clarence F. Maynard, to
j pographer, of Washington, D. C.;
James S. Hine, zoologist of the Ohio
| State University; J. W. Shipley, chem
! ist, of the Manitoba Agricultural col
• lege at Winnipeg; D. B. Church, pho
tographer, of Danville, Ohio; Jasper
D. Sayer, botanist, of Packertown
ville, Pa.; Paul R. Hagelbarger, bot
anist, Akron, Ohio; Lucius G. Folsam,
packer, Kodiak; Walter McCracken,
! packer, and Andre Lore, packer, Ko
diak.
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The halibut boat Alice, Capt.
Oneil arrived this morning with 3,000
pounds of fish, but as the local cold
! storage plant is not ready the ship
j merit will have to be sent south.
BRAZIL PREPARING TO
JOIN 0. S. IN WAR
AGAINST GERMANY
(By United States Cable)
RIO JANEIRO, Tuesday, May 22.—The president of
Brazil sent a message to congress today recommending
the revocation of the decree of neutrality in the war be
tween the United States and Germany. Congress is ex
pected to accept the recommendation by a large majority
as the feeling here is strongly in favor of joining with
the North American republic in the war against the cen
tral powers to put an end to submarine outrages.
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ARGENTINA EXPECTS BRAZIL TO ACT
BUENOS AIRES, Tuesday, May 22.—Dispatches
from Rio Janeiro indicate that Brazil is about to go to
war with Germany.
The United States of Brazil comprises 21 states and
its army consists of 560,000 men, war strength, with 4,
301,000 available, unorganized. It is the largest South
American republic numercally, but not so rich as Argen
tina.
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ANOTHER BRAZILIAN SHIP SUNK
PAPJS, Tuesday, May 22.—The Brazilian steamer
Tijuca has been sunk by a submarine off the French coast.
Part of the crew are reported as “missing.”
NONE MAY ESCAPE REGISTERING
FOR SELECTIVE CONSCRIPTION
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 22.—The judge advo
cate general, in reply to many would-be evaders of the
selective conscription bill, has ruled that all must register.
Those physically unfit will be rejected if drawn, but none
may avoid the registration who are of the required age.
CLEARING OF BALL PARK IS
ORDERED BY CITY COUNCIL
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The street committee reported to
the council last night that the park
reserve site in the Federal addition
could be cleared of all stumps for ap
proximately $.‘100 and that including
the work of leveling the ground the
total cost would not exceed $750.
Councilman Chamberlain, in making
the report, said the work should be
done as an expression of appreciation
for the gift of the land, and that the
grounds could no-be put to better ad
vantage at the present time than to
condition it suitable for baseball pur
poses. The report of the committee
w'as accepted and it w'as instructed to
proceed immediately wdth the work of
conditioning the grounds for athletic
park purposes.
Under the head of communications
was a request from the Women’s club
to enforce the ordinance pertaining to
horses which have been running loose
on the streets, as it is said they inter
fere with the garden work which is
being conducted by that body.
C. H. Wiley, being the only appli
cant for the position of fire chief and
patrolman, was elected to that office
by the council. He will succeed Mel
Homer as fire chief.
A petition was received requesting
the opening and improvement of Sev
enth avenue from Adams street to the
Federal addition, and the same was
referred to the street committee. The
matter of condemning and pui chasing
lots at the foot of Adams street came
up for discussion again and it was de
cided that the committee in chaige
make further efforts toward securing
a lower price, and the council will
meet in special session next Monday
night and devote the entire time to
ward the disposition of this matter.
As it was necessary to remove parts
of the bridges across Lowell creek in
order to allow for the recent work of
the steam shovel, the permanent re
pairing of the bridges called forth
considerable discussion. It was final
ly decided to do away with ihe system
formerly used of mud sill foundations
and drive piling instead, in order to
secure a more permanent result. It
was estimated that the piles could be
driven at a price not to exceed $16
each, and with this provision, and
that not more than 32 piles be driven,
the street committee was ordered to
proceed with the reconstruction of the
Fourth and Fifth avenue bridges.
Councilman Dubreuil cast a dissent
ing vote to the resolution.
The committee recently appointed
to interview the hospital authorities in
regard to a bill rendered by that in
stitution for services and accommo
dations reported that upon investiga
tion they found that Seward was fav
ored with cheaper rates than furnish
ed by any other hospital on the Alas
ka coast, and that the bill as piesented
was very reasonable.
It was decided to proceed with the
appointment of an assessor at the next
regular meeting in order that there
will be plenty of time for the work,
instead of waiting until later and do
ing the job in a hurry, as has been
more or less necessary in the past.
The question of peddler’s license
was brought before the council and an
effort is to be made to increase the
cost from the present rate of $25 per
year. The city attorney has this in
charge and will report on the matter
at an early date.