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The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
MAN LOST ON THE
 TRAIL TO IDITAROD.
Mike SautillO was On the Way From This City When he Dis
 appeared.

Mike Sautillo is believed to have perished on the trail during a storm about the 9th of February while he was on the way to Iditarod from Se- ward. Captain U. G. Norton who ar rived last evening in Seward met Sauti!lo near Anderson'S roadhouse. Sautillo went on to Richardson's road house and left there again. He never turned up at Voglers and it is feared that he lost his life between the two places notrh of Delzell creek as a storm Sprang up about the time he got to that point. Sautillo came out from Nome last fall and was on his way to that camp again. He was beating his way at the roadhouses, or, rather, he was Cumming" his way on the plea that he was broke. He was refused lodging at some of the road houses as he had beaten his way over the same trail before when he was believed to have several hundred dol lars in his possession. At least that is the reason why some of the road house keepers refused to give him shelter and food again. He has two children in Seattle but they are fairy well grown up.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
BUY LOTS HERE
 FOR $1O,5OO
SYNDICATE OUTSIDE THROUGH FRANK YOUNGS MAKES
 PURCHASE.

An outside syndicate has purchased seventeen lots in block seven in the town of Seward for the sum of $lO,- 300 through Frank E. Youngs of this city. Mir. Youngs received a telegram this morning saying that the first payment had been placed in the bank outside by E. B. Sunny. The lots are the property of Frank Kane and are situated near the railroad and be- tween the railroad and the cable office or whereabouts. This means a price of more than $500 dollars for each lot
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
MATANUSKA IS
 PERFECT COAL
FINAL REPORT OF TEST BY NAVY IS GIVEN
 OUT.

That the coal of Matanuska is suit able in every respect for naval pur- poses is proven by the final report which has just been issued and pub lished in the Army and Navy Regist- CT. The following is the statement made by the Register:
 "The engineer-in-chief of the Navy has received the report of a board of naval officers, consisting of Captain Philip Andrews, Lieutenant M. s. Davis, Lieutenant H. E. Rays, and Ensign w. O. Henry, on the tests of Matanuska coal on board the U. s. S. Maryland. There were four of these test held: A seven-day test, held at Puget Sound Navy yard; a four-hour full-power test, held in Pug ct Sound and Straits of Juan de Fuca; a twenty-fOur-hour ffteen-knOt test, held in the Straits of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean en route to Mare Island, and a forty-eight-hour ten-knot test, held in the Pacific Ocean making passage to Mare Island In comparison with the POcahontas coal placed at 100 per cent efficiency the Matanuska made a percentage of 99.6 in the first test, 91 in the second, and 05 in the third, and 9S in the fourth. The board finds that the sample of Matanuska coal tested "is suitable in every respect for use in the naval service"
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
POWERS WARN
 THE JAPANESE
UNITED STATES, RUSSIA AND EVEN BRITAIN CALL X
 HALT.

PEKING, March lS.-It is report ed that Great Britain, Russia and the United States have warned Japan that her demands on China must be curbed. There is a feeling here that the United States took the initiative in the matter but it is also believed that the other two powers have come to the conclusion that the Japanese are taking advantage of their diff culties in Europe to feather the Jap anese nest. The demands made by Japan on this country are nothing short of brutal and if granted they will give her almost an uncontrolled influence on Chinese affairs. This re- suit would run counter to the wishes of the two European powers named and the outcome is being awaited with interest. The demand of Japan for mining and railroad concessions is believed to be merely the thin edge of the wedge whose blunt end is nOth- ing less than the stealing of immense territory from this country. This very suspicion on the part of the European allies is in many we'll in formed quarters believed to be the reason why Japanese troops are not taking part in the struggle in Europe. Japan wants nothing but what she can get in the Orient while the Euro pean allies are not desirous of letting her have too many claims for cOnsid- eratiOn because of aid rendered again st Germany
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
CARRANZA PROMISES
 TO FURNISH TRAINS. United States Will Take the Refugees From the Coast on
 GunbOatS.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-WOrd was received from Carranza this af- ternoOn that he will furnish trains for the refugees from Mexico City to the coast. This government will pro- vide gunOoats to bring the fugitive people from the Mexican coast to this country. From the latest accounts it would seem that the Mexican capital is again facing a period of blOodshed and destruction similar to that when Huerta fled. The Washington admin istration does not appear yet to have decided to take any direct action to bring the Mexicans to time and the president is apparently as much op- posed as ever to the thought of in- vasiOn, particularly because of the grave conditions arising from the European question.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
.GUGGENHEIMS
 TO DRILL HERE
DEAL BEING ARRANGED BY THEM FOR RENAL
 RIVER.

That the Yukon Gold Company will bring two drills here to prospect this summer the Kenai River property and the Kenai Dredging compan's prop erty is now most likely. A deal is on for those properties to the great smelting syndicate which, of course, is the owner of the Yukon Gold comp any. The deal has not yet been quite consummated but there is a belief that it has been virtually concluded. Some of those interested in the properties are James R. Hayden, Frank Youngs, James Kyle, Louis Simpson and Frank Nickerson.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
PROTEST SEATTLE CONsUL's ARREST

WASHINGTON, March 18.-The German embassy today formally protested against the arrest of the German consul at Seattle and declared that such an action IS violation of the treaty existing between the United States and Germany The action of the authorities in Seattle has caused a sensation here There is feeling in official quarters that the authorities took too much upon them
 selves and did not seem to understand the seriousness the arrest of consul of friendly power It is likely that the federal will take the steps to have Consul Muller set at liberty and may account for the proceeding by showing that uniformed officers and not the federal government are to blame.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
A YOUNG BOY
 LOSES HIS LIFE.

FAIRBANKS, March Lone of the most distressing tragedies that have been recorded in Fairbanks for many long day was the accidental shooting of little Elmo Keith Satur- day afternoon, resulting in his death at St. Matthew's hospital almost eX- actly tweuty-four hours later. The little fellow was too weak for an oper- ation and in fact never rallied from the first shock.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
AIRsHIPs ATTACK STEAMER

LONDON March 18.-The steamer Blonde has ar rived from South Shields after escaping from an attack of German aeroplanes near the English coast rive bombs were dropped with the intention of blowing up the ship but no damage was done This and other similar at tacks have gone far to prove that an arshp very u reliable weapon to use against marine vessels The effort however probably is forerunner of general attempt on the part of the Germans to supplement their submarine warfare on British merchant shipping by attacks from the air It is now made fairly clear that the German sub- marines keep submerged in daytime near these coasts and travel on the surface at night Germany declares that the losses to Britain in merchant shppg great e than this country admits but the admiralty has given out statement to the effect that the loss of every ship is reported faithfully
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
PRzEMYsL FORTS CAPTURED

LONDON, March 18.-It is reported here this after, noon that the outer forts of the fortress of Pzemys have been captured by the Russians It is believed Tn Russia acordng dispatches from PetrOgrad that the fortress will soon fall The flank of the Austrian army has made an effort to relieve the fortress but these at tacs have been epused The desperate efforts made by the Austians for relief indicate that the condition of the Austrian garrison defending the place is very bad It is stated that the troops inside the walls well as the non combatants are living on horse flesh and even worse
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
AMETHYST RAN GAUNTLET

LONDON, March 18.-It was learned officially today that the British cruiser Amethyst was disabled in the Dardanees while she was making attempt to run the gauntlet of the of forts The attempt one of the most daring in the history of naval warfare She steamed right up the channel between the forts as the Turkish compeed to give up the attempt and retire. Although disabled she was able to return out of range of the guns and so save herself from becoming total oss Her ex7 pot shows that the Turkish mines have all been removed so that the way partly clear for combined rush ot the allied warships.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
MORNING REPORTS
the north.

LONDON, March 18-The morning report issued from the different seats of contains no intelligence of importance The struggle in the west is apparently only he prelude to the titanic operations which will be com menced within few weeks for the purpose of driving the Germans out of France and Belgium. Nothing whatever has been published this morning about the struggle Tn the in the Dardaneles Further information will probably come before evening
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
:. * * .: .: .: .s % * .: :' : .: FIVE MEN WILL NOT BE {" * HANGED ON TOMORROW. *'

PHOENIX, March 1S.-Five men who were to be hanged here tomor- row have been given a months re- prieve. None of the eleven doomed prisoners has yet been hanged al though the anti-hanging law failed of passage. The reprieve has been given by the governor in the hope that something can yet be done to save the state from such slaughter.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
:. |: e * * {. < * % ( < {" {. WILLARD SAID TO BE IN " .: FINE SHAPE FOR SCRAP. "'

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Recent arrivals here from Cuba say that everything has been almost fully ar ranged for the big scrap for the championship between Johnson and Willard. Willard is described as be- ing fit as a fiddle. It is difficult, though, to get many to believe that he has a chance against the colored champion but it is fact that some tidy sums of money are going up on him. The betting odds are strong in Johnson's favor but no regular price has been established.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
% * * * < * * < * * * * |. :. TRANSPORTS WILL
 * NOW CARRY FREIGHT.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Presi- dent Wilson has agreed to permit U. s. transports to carry freight to the Philippines because of the shortage of vessels that could be secured for that run.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
GERMAN EMBASSY SAYS ARREST Or
 CONSUL AT SEATTLE BREAKS TREATY
CANNOT TRANSFER TROOPS

LONDON, March 18.-The position of the German hone to be able to secure achievements from the west The Germans have advanced beyond their own fine lines of railroad and must either win with the forces they have there or retreat There is every reason to believe that the great spring offensive threatened by the Germans can not be realized for several reasons.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
RUSSIANS ATTACK
PETROGRAD, March

PETROGRAD, March 18--The Russians are now delivering vigorous offensive against the Germans near T and Osowetz and there good ground for the hope that our troops will be able mere to invade East Prussia In the meantime, however the Germans have renewed the attacks against the Warsaw line. The has also attacked north of Przasysz but has been defeated there and can make further advance from the north.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18
BERLIN REPORTS

BERLIN, March 18-The official announcement to- day is to the effect that fierce French attacks to the north of Arras have been repulsed Indecisive engagements have occurred in the districts around Argonne and Cham pagne The progress of events in the east not dwet up on and probably nothing worth noting has occurred there
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18

Captain U. c. Norton arrived last night from the Iditarod. He says the trail is in good shape and he will leave with a load for the interior camp after some days. He speaks in glowing terms of conditions inside.
The Seward gateway., 1915-03-18

Jerome Hachy has left for Cooper creek.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
PIGS FED ON SNAKES
| IN DEMAND As FOOD
Jersey Farmer In Despair Over Crow
ing Scarcity of Rep
tiles.

Elizabeth. y. J.. Sept. 1s.-Elmer
Reichard farmer, who lives near Gal
Looping Hill has discovered that feeding
pigs on snakes imparts delicious
flavor TO the pork. Richards farm is
in the wooded region between Roselle
and Elizabeth and is infested with
snakes. Reichard determined to elimi-
nate them. AS preliminary step he
bought several specimens of a breed of
small black pigs. These he turned
loose In the woods
Reichard received surprise few
days ago in the form of letter from
A New York restaurant which after
several weeks had succeeded in tracing
to Reichard shipment of pork which
had caused much favorable comment
by patrons. 1t appeared snat the pork
had gained a peculiarly rich. gamy
flavor. and the restaurant proprietor
contracted with Re;chara FOR all The
pork he could raise
The growing scarcity OF snakes has
forced Reichard to search for substi-
tutes. He is hopeful that he may be
able to prove that the peculiar taste of
che meat does not come from snakes,
but from various roots which he has
observed the pigs eating.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
UNDERWRITING SYNDICATE
WILL FLOAT BIG WAR LOAN

New York. Sept. 1a-An under
writing syndicate. the most powerful
ever organized privately, will handle
the loan by which foreign exchange
between the United States. England
and France will be stabilized and
American commodities make sure of
IN fair market, 1t will be made up
of every big banking institution of
the United. States in favor of the ac-
'tion.- This much was stablished to-
day by conversations with American
bankers, who either remained in town
over Sunday or returned from their
country places during the evening.
In order to meet the enormous ex-
pense attendant upon the floating OF
such big loan. the syndicate is to
receive the bonds at discount suf-
ffcient only to cover their actual ex-
penses.
No American bankers are asking for
a large commission and this fact was
brought forth her denials were made
that J. p Morgan 4 Co. had endeavored
unsuccessfuliy to arrange for them
selves an extra profit out OF the trans
action. Instead, IL stated ]. r.
Morgan himself announced at the out
set that his firm would not expect more
than any other of the thousands of
members of the syndicate and they
would aid in obtaining market for
American crops and manufacturers for
normal export
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
French Afternoon Statement.

Paris. Sept. 1a--This afternoon's
war office statement says:
In the Neuville- Roclin Court sector
there was fighting with bombs infan-
try fire on large scale and artillery
pom aardment during a part of the
nie,at
To the south of Arras. in the region
of Wailly- Betancourt, there were also
reported quite lively cannonade and
fusillades across the trenches.
/ In the region Of Faye. to the south
west of Peronne. the Germans, after
having exploded very powerful
mine. delivered an attack which was
by our infantry and artillery
fire. A number of prisoners remained
in our hands.
I'm the region Of Roye the night
was marked with activity, but with
cut the infantry being engaged. Our
batteries directed their fire par
ticularly al enemy machine guns and
artillery positions TO the rear of the
front.
Between the Disc and the Aisne to
the north of Fontenroy the trench
lighting continues. accompanied by
some artillery fire.
I'm the region Of Berry Au Bac and
in the Champagne to the north OF the
camp of Chalons the activity was con-
tnnously marked with artillery Ire on
both sides.
yesterday evening German anti
air craft was brought down south of
st Mihiel.
In the Vosges there hand grenade
conflict and cannonading in the valley
on Sondernach."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
SOUTH n DESPERATE
STRAITS FOR CHEMICALS
Railroad Omcisl Seeks Dyes For Mills
and Potash for Tobacco
Growers.

New York. Sept le.--That manu-
facturers in the South are in desperate
straits because of their inability to
obtain dyes from Germany was the
complaint made yesterday by william
c. Olds. industrial agent of the South
ern Railway, in a conference with DR..
Thomas F. Norton. investigator for
the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce
Olds asserted that many Of the 720
textile mills along the Southern Rail-
way are closed or running on part
time because of the absence of dyes.
Shortage of potash has made tobacco
and cotton raisers equally desperate,
he said.
Olds urged that use be made i'm
spar in the North Carolina and Ten
nessee mountains in an effort to find
a practical means of curbing the eff
feet of the potash shortage.
w. g. Moncr!eff a Buffalo manu-
facturer. yesterday informed DR..
Norton that caustic soda is being SUBJ
sututed for potash In many cases.
Moncrieff contended that relief from
the shortage of causttc potash and
chlorine could be obtained by bring
ing potassium chloride from the Pa
cifc Coast.
DR.. Norton pointed out that efforts
are being made by his staff and by
other chemists to invent methods
whereby the dyestuffs and potash
problems will be solved He said sew
eral possible solutions have resulted
from these efforts to make the United
states independent Of Germany for
our supply Of potash and dyes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20

, ing badly. who dies not know the
auiering sensibiiity of his sins. Men
say. Why should we be made suffer
So. The mother looks upon her dead
babe or the friend closes the eyes
OF his expiring companion and feels
immeasura BILE grief in knowing that
things can never be as they were
The wonderful thing about Christ
was his revelation of the value of
sorrow. The test OF our faith in God
is our realization of the meaning
of sin. God has power to save and
transform"
Only in the closing words of DR..
Hills sermon did he give any indica-
ton Of the opinion OF his enemies
land his closest friends admitted to-
day that he has bitter ones). and his
plans for the future. He said
Plato counslled ourselves TO
harden our hearts TO sorrow. Seeno
babe us make our souls like slate
roofs against the attacks OF evil
speakers; but Jesus entered the scene
with open eyes. and though surround
ed with adversely did god 80 men.
though abused and hunted down.
went Willingly toward his cross. But
they did not hunt Jesus down as
wolves hunt sheep. The weapon OF
his enemies was FOUL AEperslonS ana
subtle inuuendos. whft h little by little
broke his heart.
Dr. Hills confessed that his esnhi-
tons had wrought his ruin. Whether
he would remain AT PlyT cath Church
or make any practical change In his
passionate could not be learned today,
Although Or. Hills did not make
any statement today, Frederick w,
Heinrich, his attorney. confirmed the
report that T5r. Hills proposes to sell
his handsome home In Monroe Place,
and apply the proceeds towards The
liquidation Of his debts. Mr.. Helm
riehs added that DR. Hills has a lot
of good friends among his creditors
Asked if Il was true that Mr. Hills
Indebtedness IL between $4,000 and
sao.0 geo Mr.. Heinrichs replied.
Somewhere near" but he did not
finish Il, is hard TO tell he con-
tinued what are debts, ana what are
not
Questioned about the libel suit for
$50. 600. which Percy p. Hills, DIR.
Hills nephew, has instituted suit, Mr.,
Heinrics replied: "All we have Ia
summons That Is the only thing that
is matter of record / don't know
whether the suit liz on contract, or
for SANDER or libel"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
PHILIPPINE COMMERCE
HARD hit By THE war
imports Decline @ll,s00, 900 and Ex,
ports In 1918 Fall Almost .
Million.

washington, Sept. 19.-For a ma
terially reduced export trade and Z
decline OF sl1.5oo.ooo in import trade
the Philippine Islands have the Euro
| pean war to thank, it is testified
in a statement made yesterday by the
Bureau OF Insular Affairs OF the war
Department.
While the war has been bringing
great benefits to the manufa ctur,ne
interests in the United states. the
same conditions in Europe have
worked to the disadvantage Of Philip-
pine commerce.
The imports in the fiscal year ~
1914 were $56.011.57o. For the fiscal
year OF 1915 they were only 314.47e..
SOL.
Exports In 1914 were &51.23s,04s.
In 1915 they were $50.s15,06i. The
decline in exports appears small, but
only the greatly increased production
OF crops, a cocoanut product, saved
the total. Hhile the high price for
! sugar was the only marked war bene-
fit in an export trade which was
generally reduced.
Though importations were subject
to general reductions throughout, the
exceptionally large $10,000.000 iron
and steel trade OF 1914 decreased
most notably and amounted to only
81 100000 In 1915. 1t was. however,
more exclusively American than ever
before. imports from the United
States amounting to IS per cent.
In the cotton textile trade, which
also declined in the early months iof
the war and showed a. .shrinkage OF a
million and half dollars for the
year, there was a marked recovery
in the last six months, during which
the American trade was more than
so per cent of the total
With war prices realized on sugar
exports to the end of June, and with
considerable quantities still to come
forward at good prices. the sugar in
dustry is unusually prosperous.
Exports OF cigars declined. In the
reduced import trade for the year the
United States continued to supply
about half the total. while shipments
to the United States increased
slightly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-20
EXPECTS CROP Of
100000 BALES
Mr.. w. A. Parker Believes Farners
VIII Get Good Prices Ror Cot
ten This season.

Raleigh. N. c., Sept. 19.-That the
1885 cotton crop will be nearer the
100000 bales mark than l2.o00.0o as
some have predicted. was the statement
made by Mr.. Walter A. Parker, a cotton
man OF national reputa ton, who return
ed to the city last evening after a
months stay In New York. Boston and
New England mill points.
While away he interviewed the lead
ing Gotham bankers, exporters and
Eastern spinners, and being a close OBJ
server and a well posted, experienced
cotton man, he took in the cotton and
financial situation at all angles. While
he is optimistic by nature he is more
so now.
Speaking of the ls15-IS cotton
crop. he said that while it is a little
premature to make a detailed crop
estimate, still the present indications,
he said, are that 1t will be nearer TO-
100000 bales than 12,o0o,o 900, with the
continued deteriation.
He said
III the present crop is marketed
systematically and intelligently the
farmer will secure good prices, as
there Will be good competitive de-
mand for this years growth and last
seasons surplus. Plans are matur-
ing whereby exporters will exceed con-
siderably the shipments abroad, not
withstanding the European war.
Cotton goods and yarns are firm
and advancing, with higher tendency.
The trade in dry goods Is broadening
pereeptibly. Southern merchants are
hooking North this fall to buy goods
which was not the case last year
Money is plentiful and easy"
While in New York Mr.. Parker took
In the early fall production at the
fheaters on Broadway and other inter-
esting places and sights in the city.
The only moving picture that he took
In was THE Birth of Nation" a
production BY Tom Dixon He was
carried away with 1t 1t is great
drawing card and for the past eight
months it has been shown In New
York twice a day. 1t Is also being
shown al Brighton Beach