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The Seward gateway., 1914-08-04
KAISER NVADES HOLLAND
CONVENTION SLOGAN IS
 ALASKA FOR ALASKANS

SKAGWAY, Aug. 4-The democra- tic convention went on record today as favoring the appolEtment of Alas kans to positions in Alaska and also as in favor of full territorial govern ment for the territory.
 Charles F.. Bunnell is to be perman- ent chairman and Harley J. Turner is to be permanent secretary.
 The convention adjourned to Z o'clock this afternoon to give t'me to the platform committee to complete it's work.
 The platform congratulates Alaska on "the advent to power of the demo- cratic party under the splendid and inspiring leadership of Woodrow Will son and the great men who compose the cabinet.
 The preamble also declared that the party had redeemed every pledge in the Baltimore platform, had freed industry from the domination of the special interests, brought indcpend- ence and prosperity in spite of the cf- forts of Wall street to produce a panic, abandoned "Dollar" diplomacy and wisely guided the country through trying foreign complication, to a righteousness and peace.
 What is more important to us, the platform says, the administration 1as thrown off the shackles which so long bound and restricted the territory and set Alaska on the road to development and to be a happy and contented commonwealth.
 The platform goes on to pledge the democrats to cooperate with tEe ad. ministration to secure full territoria! government and Lanes development board, the opening of the coal lands, the abolition of the forest reserves, the abolition of the St. Michael mili- tary post and to make the great cor porations keep out of politics.
 It also asked for statehood when Alaska has a population of two hun dred thousand people, land surveys,
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.NELCH|NA IS
 VERY QUIET
OUTLOOK AT PRESENT NOT VERY PROMISING ELGIN
 VAUGHAN SAYS

The outlook in the Nelchina is not at all very promising according to El- gin Vaughan who arrived from that district last evening. Most of the people are coming out, including Shaw, the commissioner, who was to have left about August for the out side by way of Valdez.
 Mir. Vaughan left the Nelchina on July 19. At that time Christofferson and four men were taking out a grub stake on Poorman. Harper brothers, with Kemp, Anderson and Joe Grimes were working and taking out barely wages on 3 above.
 Thomas took up an option on Dis covery, Albert creek. He built ditch but has not yet taken out anything. His men get $6.5O on bedrock and board themselves.
 A little money is being taken out on Alfred creek.
 Al Dress was to have started sluic- ing about August on Mazuma creek, a tributary of California. No other money has been found anywhere and the total amount taken out of the whole camp this year is not more tran $500.
 G. M Chambers and J. Clinton have arrived at Knik from the Nelchina and will come over on the first boat.
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CITY FATHERS
 STAGE COMEDY
MEETING LAST NIGHT CONTAIN ED SOME BRILLIANT
 FEATURES

The meeting of the city council last night was distinguished by a decided effort on the part of the majority or the city fathers to turn down any thing which unfortunate outsiders proposed, and by some brilliant scln- tillations of wit and humor which may not have been conscious. The mordant satire Of the mayor was overpower ing when h. suggested that the pro- posals of prominent citizens should not be received as such cit zens, 1t had been reported, expressed the intention of not regarding the council as their bosom friends. His honor later bub- bled over with humor to the extent of asking what was the amendment he had just voted against. He probably meant this to show that he didn't care a straw what it was so long as Messrs. Noon and Patten and the rest of the majority of treasury watch dogs voted against it. But to be just to his honor, it might be that he vot- ed without really knowing.
 Another bit of remarkable humor was sprung when the council voted to accept the oath of the man who got the contract for building a sewer. That mans oath can hardly be worth much in the opinion of the honorable body, but maybe the procedure was on a par with the acceptance some days ago by the same council of an advertising circular and the placing of it on file on the records of our fair city.
 The council will meet again tonight and ought to charge a fee for admis- sion and call it a picnic.
 Councilman Chamberln moved that the proposal of the Commercial cluo for the granting of $500 for publicity purposes be accepted but Councilman Noon showed where the city couldn't afford it. Mir. Chamberlin immedi- ately proved that the city will have $1O,000 clear, and s3,000 after the building of the schools, but such an argument as that is wasted when 6
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WAR TELEGRAMS

People are respectfully request ed not to ask for news about the war before it is published. The desire to keep the news secret is not at all due to the wish to sell more papers. It is due merely to the desire not to spoil the is- sues of the paper containing tn, news. Nothing looks so flat as a newspaper which contains only news that every one already knows. It looks like slipshoG newspaper work, anyhow, and the citizens fre respectfully asked not to try to get the news before the publication. It will save dis agreeableness and misunderstood ing.
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WILSON GOES
 RIGHT AHEAD
REFUSES REQUEST OF REPUB- MCANS TO POSTPONE TRUST
 PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4-President Wilson today formally refused to postpone the trust program of the ad- minstration until the next congress. The request was made in congress yesterday and the president himself was also seen by leading members of the republicans in person but he be- lieves that the request is only a maneuvle to gain time until the cleo tionS are over.
 Uust bills will be introduced as soon as possible.
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fleets shrOuded in mystery and, indeed so are those of the Germans It is considered not unlikely that the first coming from either will be that they have engaged in the battle that may decide the fate of either Englishmen confident of victory when the great mo- ment comes Their ships have won so often and always surely that they hardly think defeat possible the But, still, it must be confessed that subcOn ciOusy they are uneasy for well they know that the de- strucOn of their fleets would the loss of their tery.
 But at the moment all the powers of Europe are ma neuverng like hawks After the excitement of the days preceding the opening of the secrecy and quiet of the moment are Ominous indeed It is the mOmenary quiet preceding the bursting of the thunder cloud that will shake the world
 COPENHAGEN, August 4-Further news of the en- gagemen between the German and Russian navieS cannot be secured The German admiral sends all message direct to the German minister of in code which is kept secret Ships placed between the German coast and te fleet m such manner that wireless dispatches can be sent without being intercepted Indeed of the most impressive features of the present conflict is the fu silence maintained by the beigerent nations All
 nder martial law and the general of each division is king in his territory. Absolute secrecy is enOned pain of death and correspondents not permitted with any of the armies and not recognized at al The is carried out by each nation with grim determination that stops at nothing. Everything forgotten the value of human life in the one, predOmnating ruing almost fendiSh passion to conquer.
 The people of Denmark still live in hope that this cou try will not become embroiled in any way although British war VeSSelS are known hOVerlng around these coasts
 PARIS Aug. 3.-MOre than million Russians are ex pected to be the towards the Austrian and Ger man frontiers within three days. Nearly half million supposed to have already taken up their posi- tOns within striking distance of the enemies countries but the great distances which the main forces will have to traverse to reach the border will make it necessary to wait some time before the crossing is attempted
 is thought in Paris that when the Russians are ready to strike in the east the French will make an effort t0 carry the into Asace and Lorraine where they would be sure of friendly reception
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Armies and Navies Move
 Silently to the Combat

transport or a cruiser by the German government. Nearly all tine merchant ships flying the German flag be- long to the naval reserve and be used by the govern men during war times This vessel and many others are prepared for conversion into formidable fighting ships
 The war is still the whole topic in this city and through out the world It's effect will be felt in one way or the other around the globe and in every quarter of it. Indeed never has the world been the of such conflict it now COntempateS.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-SO tremendous has the effect of the great European conflict been that the banks of this city today made the sensational announcement that they wcud use hencefOrth clearing house certificates as they did at the time of the panic in this country This decision on the part of the banks not arrived at because of danger but merely to simplify banking business while the international banking conditions are dislocaed
 The outflow of gold to Europe has been entirely stop ped as it could no longer be safely continued. Canada alone took six millions in gold from this country within the past week and the amount shipped to Europe simply enormous.
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VIENNA. Aug. 1.-The dispatches this morning show that the SeryarS are entirely unprepared to make any re- sistanCe worth speaking of.
 The Austrian reserves from all parts of the empire are being rushed to the COOrS fast possible The ter mans are expected to handle the task on the FrenCh ron tier o the north alone and the greater part Ot the Aus rian strength will probably be thrown against the Kus- sans on the northeast border of Austria great force of Germans are also marching to the east towards the Russian border and may cross into Poland Deore SUI fcen Russian force can be brought to the defense O that part of the frontier.
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LONDON Aug. 4-Thc Germans have demanded from Belgium free massage for their troops through Belgian territory or they will seize the Belgian Congo The Brit sh government will ask Belgium to refuse this demand mand.
 War preparations are going on feverShly all the British islands put the formal declaration of war has not vet been issued and may not until all preparations have been made Although fighting has already taken pIace between France and Germany it only yesterday that diplOnatic relations were formally severed This severance had aiken place practically before but the form had not been regularly gone through It is more than likely that the British and German fleets will come into action before a two countries have formally opened the struggle Should Germany attempt the seizure of the Bel gium Congo it will probably bring the into Africa and the Germans and British will fight there for the Su- premaCy in that continent.
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BRUSSELS Aug. i.-The Germans added another national scalp to their belt last night when they crossed the Dutch border and invaded the province O Lmburg This invasion completes their line from the North sea to the Italian border and practically places band O ter man steel across the continent
 They marched into Holland as they marched into Lux emburg Belgium and Switzerland and paid not the slight est attention to protest they have clearly mapped out heir plan of campaign and will march all ObStruc tOnS ruthleSy to carry il Out.
 All Holland was al aroused when the news Of the German invasion spread over the country. The govern ment gave orders for the opening of the dykes and so hope o food great stretches of the country to prevent the easy movement of the German troops Tie fear nOw general all over this part of Europe that the victory O the Ger mans will mean German supremacy over the NetherandS Belgium and Denmark.
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Meet me at The Branch.
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WASHINGTON Aug. 4.-President Wilson has issued an appeal to the newspapers of the country to avoid pub fishing sensational financial articles. He declares that there is not the slightest foundation for stating that the financial effect of the this country will be diSas- rOuS and he eXhOrS the people not to be carried away by an excitement for which there is cause.
 The house voted this afternoon to place all the reserve funds at the service of the banks of the country to prevent anything in the shape of panic This is regarded as real bit of Satesmanship that danger of short age of funds It is sure to make the minds of the people easy
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1.-The chief of police Of this city released several foreigners who in the prisons in this city so that they may he able to obey the command tO % home and fight The released were only those who are in jail for miSdemeanOrS.
 WASHINGTON Aug. 1.-The parcel post between the limited States and Germany and France suspended to- day owing to the inability to send parcels the At lanc The state of shipping the Atlantic is in cOnd- On which had never been believed possible The ocean is all but deserted and the present time doubt some Ot the cruisers of the begerentS roaming the seas seek ing prey. n
 Congress voted quarter of million dollars this aft ernOOn to bring home the Americans who stranded m European ports They have found impossible to secure ships to make the passage.
 The senate also today authorized the secretary Of the navy tO use the vessels of the navy to bring ma paSSen gers and freight from Europe and during the war the ships of Uncle Sam will probably be engaged entirely in the work The freight be brought will probably be only that which will be very badly required.
 NEW YORK, Aug 4-The great liner krOnprinz Will helm of the North German Lloyd company has been or dered to the gauntlet the Atlantic from this port and the most dramatic passage ever made by mer chant vessel is about to take place. The big ship has been painted grey to render her hard mark as possible for hostile warShpS She has received orders to make full speed without passengers and she will be off on her race against capture when this appears in print.
 All the German vessels in this harbOr carefully guarded against attack by sympathzers with GermanyS enemies. The guards are heavily armed
 The KrOnprnz Wilhelm will probably be used either
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SEATTLE, Aug. 4.-The effect of the great European conflict which is raging felt in Seattle today when an offer was received from Secretary of the Treas ury McAdoO to place million dollars at the disposal of the banks of this city authorized by congress this morn ing Ire banks here perfectly free from any doubt the people might know that such precaution that proposed is unnecessary The placing of all the funds at the disposal of the banks of the country regarded as merely effort to make security dOuby The peO pie of the west perfectly free from any thing like un eaSineSS.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4-SiX thousand French re- ServStS who live in the neghbOrhOOd of this city were or dered today by the government of the French republic to proceed home at and join the cOOrS The men sum- mOned received the orders with enthusiasm and will strain every nerve to reach French soil They already pre- pairing to move
 The summOning of the from the United States it is feared may result in complications between the sub eCtS of the different nations Germans Austrians and the others will also attempt to the Atlantic and their gathering in the states for such attempt may lead to disturbances between the of different natiOnaeS.
 LONDON, August 4.-Dispatches received today an nOunce several minor engagements between the troops of Germany and France along the French bOrder All ac- counts agree that the of both nations battling with an enthusiasm and courage which has been ceed These engagements only in the nature of Skir mishes however the main bodies of the two armies have not yet come into touch The maneuverng carried out with the most perfect science The great German force is still sweeping around with Metz it's chief base while huge French force is moving east along both sides of the river Marne Another large French army is said to be moving north along the foot of the VOSges mountains and will join the army of the Marne for combined stand against the enemy. Between these two armies will prob ably be fought within very few days of the greatest battles in the history of the earth.
 Both sides are inspired with feeling of utter hatred and from the accounts received in London the French privaeS in the ranks moving to the conflict filled with confidence that the time has come to wash out the stain of Seventy It will be battle to the death and may change the face of that part of Europe once again.
 LONDON, August 4.-The movements of the British
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-04-22
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KENwooD ITEMS
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Mr.. and Mrs. Bramley spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. kuehl.
Miss Dollie Malone is working at
ftle Carl Laubscher home.
A surprise party was given at the
home Of MI. and Mrs. Fred Steven
son Tuesday. Quite a crowd ives
present and everyone had a good
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Petersen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jurgen Petersen at
tended the funeral OF the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Hans Wulf in Stockholm
township Saturday.
Jacob kluever, of near Schleswig,
had a little accident Saturday eve
ming when going to Mr.. Schlee's
home his team got out OF the road at
the first crossing south OF Kenwood.
The team turned too far south and
down steep bank and upset his bug
gy. He was not hurt very bad and
his buggy and team escaped injury.
5acob Kluever spent Sunday with
Henry 'Schlee.
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SUCCESS IN IOWA
Fifteen Cent Meals Five
Years Ago: Rich Now
Two Young Husters Have Proved That the Manufacturing
Business Is Profitable In Iowa

the who president OF one OF
r chemical in the state possession Oh
extraordinarily good for sweeping compound lie iaa
capital friend Of his who had equal amount to
invest his savings in the with him. They organized
rented $40 month They bought raw
material entered into compact that they would not spend more
meals Their bin Of fare not cXtraVa
In the toast and coffee at noon 1t
lunch and at night twenty-five cent spread 1hey
were earnest and Industrious compound sold we'll and their first
followed by repeat order They steadily grew
and EXPANDED their business wSrth $4,000
They have established branch in Sioux City Cedar Falls Freepo
ILL., and Norfolk, Ncb
ALL THIS HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN YEARS THEY
ARE TODAY ON A SOLID FINANCIAL ALL
YOUNG EXAMPLE OF HOW SMALL
BUSINESSES GROW IN IOWA.
SUCCESS IN IOWA
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Notice in Probate.

State OF Iowa, Crawford County, SIS
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Jacob
C, Stevenson, late of Crawford coun-
| ty, deceased.
Notice of Appointment Of Executor.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that on the
LIST day of April, 1914, the undersigned
was duly appointed executor Of the
above entitled estate, and all creditors
of said estate are notified TO file their
claims in the Office of the clerk of the
district court, in and for Crawford
county, Iowa. within one year from
the date of this notice, according to
law. and have the same allowed and
ordered paid by the said court, or
stand forever barred therefrom.
Dated April 1. A. d. 1914.
FRANK SIEVERTSEN,
p. J. Klinker, Executor.
Attorney for Executor. 143t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-04-22
MACApAM ROADS
BECOME OBSOLETE
Use of Concrete, at Least as Base, Ad.
vocated by Experts.

"Watelbound macadam roads. which
for practically Il century have been
adequate FOR the traffic, have now, I'M
der the new conditions. become obso-
lctc. and their further construction
means Il serious waste of public
funds" says former President Lewis
Il. Speare Of the American Automobile
association.
"Macadam may answer for side
roads and cross roads where there is
little travel to wear the surface into
dust and few fast MOVING. vehicles to
throw the dust into the a;r to be blown
away. But for main roads Il method Of
construction must be put in operation
which will produce durable roads.
wherever it can be used concrete
makes Il most excellent road. or 4 road
base for some other kind of surface.
The state of California has adopted
concrete construction for practically its
entire system of state highways.
Wayne county, Mich. HIS been build
ing concrete roads for five years.
Before the Wayne county author-
ties had learned by experience how to
build concrete roads with expansion
joints to prevent the concrete from
cracking in cold weather and bucklinS
in the hot sun, several miles OF roads
We're built which broke into frequent
cracks TO repair these cracked sec
tons of road they poured hot bitumin-
Il A,,-
ed them with sand. This has worn to
the level Of the concrete. ana the
whole forms smooth road to travel
over, and one which looks as If it
would stand for generation at least.
'In some sections of the country the
concrete is being used us a base, and
two or three inches of broken stone.
mixed with bituninous materials. put
on for 4 surface. If properly built this
kind Of road should be very durable
and should justify the additional eS-
penSe.
''The concrete will furnish the
strength required to hold up the loads
which are constantly growing heavier.
Wi!lle the DltuIll!1llLcu SUFFICE Will pre-
vent the creation Of dust. making the
road pleasant to travel over.
THE only proper way to figure on
the cost of road IS to consider both
the original cost and the expense OF
maintenance for period of ten or
fifteen years. Under present conditions
of travel Il macadam road would have
to be resurfaced every two or three
years and would be in bad condition
two-thirds of the time"
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Notice in Probate.

State of Iowa, Crawford County, S.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of George
Hester, late of Crawford county, de-
ceased.
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that on the
9th day of April, 1914, the. under
signed was duly appointed admins
traitor OF the above entitled estate
and all. creditors of said estate are
notified to file their claims in the Of
flee of the clerk of the district court,
in and for Crawford county, Iowa,
within one year from the date of this
notice, according to law, and have
the same allowed and ordered paid by
the said court, or stand forever barred
therefrOm.
Dated Denison, Iowa, April, S, 1914.
j. p. JONES,
J. p. Conner, Administrator
Attorney. 15-3t
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SUCCESS IN IOWA
One Dozen Trees Yield
$50 Bushels Apples
West Liberty Farmer Makes Success Of His Apple
Orchard by Care of the Trees

MR. F. d. living miles west OF West Liberty harvested
In $50 bushels of marketable Jonathan apples from some ten OF
twelve trees orchard These trees were well sprayed
the spring fell from the blossoms lead aene
according to the formula prescribed ny inc
Worms article IN ths 1rW'
and Mr. Steen able to sell the fruit at nice profit
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Governor Clarke is talking high
taxes to the people OF Iowa as an in
ducement for them to vote the repub-
lican ticket, but when the congress
men get in the campaign, the tariff on
farm productions will be what will
interest the farmers. A strong. hard
campaign on national issues is all that
will save the state from going demo-
cratic, says the Iowa City Republican