BREAT LAKES FLEET
LOCKED UP IN ICE
AWAITING SPRING
CREWS OF 14 VESSELS CAUGHT
IN STRAITS QUIT—SHIPS DE
SERTED
SAULT ST. MARIE, Mich., March
16. (JP)—An ice-locked fleet of 14 steel
ships lies deserted, awaiting spring,
in the lower channel of the great
straits which connect Lake Superior
and Lake Huron.
Crews of steam tugs rushed in early
■winter to the ice-blocked St. Mary’s
river to release 150 freighters. The
blockade cost ship owners half a mil
lion dollars, and temporarily increased
the population of “the Soo” by some
2,000 sailors.
But while the tugs were rescuing
the steamers locked in the St. Mary’s,
the lower channel blockaded, and the
crews of the vessels made captive
have deserted and scattered, leaving
their craft solid in the grip of winter.
Storms which have lashed Lake Su
perior repeatedly this winter have
menaced delayed freighters, prevent
ed protection of a solid formation in
the ice, and threatened to make dere
licts of several of the finest vessels on
the lakes. The City of Bangor, auto
mobile transport, which went aground
Seattle chocolate and vanilla ice
cream. Schallerer’s Alaska Shop.
PROVING GROUNDS ARE
MADE DIME REFUGES
NEW YORK, March 16. (£>)—'The
United States government has adopt
ed the policy of protecting wild life
on its military reserves. The latest
act in pursuance of this policy was
the turning over of the 14,000 acre
tract embracing the Savanna proving
ground in Northwestern Illinois to
the care of the U. S. Bureau of
Biological Survey and Bureau of
Fisheries so that it may be adminis
trated as a part of the Upper Miss
issippi Wild Life refuge.
off Keweenaw peninsula, was hastily
lightered recently because waves tore
her from her ice lock. The cargo of
140 motor cars was salvaged and
driven eight miles across the ice to
Copper Harbor. Mishaps on the lakes
this winter, although taking lew lives,
have marooned entire crews on the
shores of the Upper Peninsula for
days. The City of Bangor’s crew was
held on the Superior shore for three
days, intercepted by dashing waves
from food and supplies aboard the
grounded vessel. A passing coast
guard cutter, bearing the crew of an
other wrecked ship, sighted the crew
and carried it to safety.
Lucky says: Some people
you have met in your time no
doubt look happy or gay. Lll
tell you the way to get jolly
or stout if you listen and
read all my ads.
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4.
Harbingers
of Spring
A Riot of Gay Colors
at
THE BLUE SHOP
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Thursday Night
MARCH 17th
St. Patrick’s
Day
You are invited to at
tend the big Costume Ball
BY THE
American
Legion
For appropriate costumes
consult
URBACH’S
GREEN TIES, HANDKERCHIEFS AND HOSE,
50c AND UP JUST RECEIVED FROM IRELAND
“QUALITY FIRST”
BROWN & HAWKINS CORP.
Seward, Alaska
A REGULAR 35c tube of
** Palmolive Shaving
Cream and a genuine, Sil
ver-plated, Gillette Safety
Razor with Blade for only
3£ Cents
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SHIPMENT OF DOUBLE
BREASTED SUITS. WE LIKE TO SHOW THEM TO YOU
Shirts and Blazers at 20 Per Cent Off
Sizes 18 inches by 36
inches to 9 feet by 12
feet
GOLD-SEAL
_/4rt-Rugs
PRICED FROM
60c
$16.00
A large seta
tion of size
and
patterns
in
stock for
your
inspection
Make
your
selection
while
the
Stock
is
complete
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PLAIN AND INLAID LINOLEUMS—HOUSE FURNISHINGS OF ALL
KINDS
' FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT ALL TIMES
FOR THE LENTEN SEASON
Yukon River King Sainton Bellies—Mackerel—FinanHaddie—Codfish Bricks
Anchovies — Fancy Matches Herring
JOBBERS FOR ALL BRANDS OF CIGARETTES, SMOKING TOBACCOS,
CHEWING TOBACCOS AND COPENHAGEN SNUFF
PUSH LIQUOR ACROSS
!. RIO GRANDE IN TUBS
SAN ANTONIO, March 16. (JP)—
'Every conceivable device from worn
| out washtubs to airplanes is being
| used by rum runners on the Mexican
border to get their contraband across
the Rio Grande River into Texas,
according to Ed. Cotulla, deputy col
lector of customs here.
Most of the liquor coming across
the border, Cotulla declared, is being
brought by individuals, or small com
bines. of smugglers.
The Rio Grande is navigable only
in spots and boating is forbidden by
treaty. The river is so shallow in
places, however, that it is easy tc
send a mule and horse caravan
across with a load of liquor. Four
airplanes have been captured recent
ly on the American side when forced
down.
At night, Cotulla said, many a
Mexican earns his living by simplj
filling an old tub with bottles of liq
uor, launching it on the river neai
some town, and then pushing it tc
the Texas, side by wading and swim
ming behind it.
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Send your friend an Easter greet
ing card. Schallefer’s ’Alaska Shop
St. Patrick’s ice cre&rii
Special at Candy Cottage to
morrow.
The luncheon served the Chamber
of Commerce members yesterday at
Fisher’s Cafe not only consisted of
an excellent variety but St. Patrick
decorations and favors enhanced the
meeting.
When in Seldovia
Stop at
JOE HILL’S PLACE
Dance Hall, Pool Room, Bather
“THE BEST IN TOWN”
Rooms, Restaurant, Movie
The Gateway leads; other follow.
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ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF
YAGO'S HAND
LAUNDRY
also
CLEANING & PRESSING DONE
TONY YAGO, Prop.
On Second Ave. Phone Madison 19
HARDWARE, STOVES AND RANGES
Inside frosted Electric Lamps, Ship Chandlery, An
chors, Rope and Twine, Paints and Oils, Sheet metal,
Plumbing Shop, Gun repairs.
-Mail Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention
J. L. CRAEF
Phone Madison 87 Seward
Alaska