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The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

military officer Seward recently expressed the OpO that two hundred thousand men required for the task of invading Mexico if any fair show of success in looked for Of course two hundred thousand compared the modern armies of Europe but it means tremendous the resources of any nation.
 The worst of s though hundred thousand would be only small fraction of the requirements be conquered and held With the whole force of only about l2 men to the mile can be placed on the the protection of American territory An army hundred thousand could sweep through the country and pitched battles but if the task of holding Mexico were tried 1t probably be found to be supendOus One need not have any military knowledge observe the truth of this It would be altogether different from holding little like
 Ireland where troops can end to the other in few hours If you measure boundary straight line you wi" find it is about twelve hundred Following the
 would be much more Let us suppose Mecans of their sixteen
 millions and with the absolute leaders have the rest gathered one out every of million defend the frontier and dig trenches Certainly they would be efficient European troops but remember many required hold few hundred miles on the the And also remember that Mexico certain other
 Let us suppose then conquered try imagine the task of keeping its population beon especially in the remote and mountainous regions Taking conquest Mexico would be so easy as school boys like this where Mezcans that Wilson and advisors while punng acting wisely avoiding o policies gan anyhow, but the bitter cnmity of a neghborng people
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 Alaskan Engineering Commission
ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed proposals are invited for furnishing and delivering standard railroad cross ties and piling to the Alaskan Engineering Commission for use in the construction of the Alaska Railroad, as hereinafter described.
 Class l.
 100000 Standard Railroad Cross Ties to be used in tho construction of section of line along north shore of Turnagain Arm between Kern Creek and Ship Creek Junction.
 Class 2.
 15O,OOO Standard Railroad Cross Ties to be used in the construction of Matanuska Branch Line and Main Line from Matanuska Junction north ward to Willow Creek.
 Class 3.
 2,OOO Standard Filing in lengths 20 to 40 feet to be used in same territory as material called for under Class 2.
 Native spruce and hsmlock timber for making cross ties and piling can be secured from certain designated sections of the Chugach National Forest Reserve and from other public lands lying without the Forest Re- serve as described in the General Conditions and Requirements.
 One-hah of one per cent of the tot al amount involved in the bid must De deposited with each proposal as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute formal contract with bond, if required, within fifteen days after receipt of notice of award
 No bid will be considered for less than 5O,OOO ties or 800 piling
 On or about the 18th of each month, payment will be made for all ties and piling accepted during preceding month, less 15 per cent, which will be retained until completion of entire order.
 Specifications, Form of Proposal, General Conditions and Requirements, Form of Contract and further in- formation may be had at the Offices of the Alaskan Engineering COmmis- sion, Anchorage and Seward, and at the offices of the Alaska Road Com mission in Valdez and Juneau.
 Bids will be opened at the Office of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, Anchorage, Alaska, at 2:OO o'clock P. M., June 18th, 1916.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. No bids will be consider ed from employees of the Alaskan Engineering Commission.
 Alaskan Engineering Commission.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
ORPET. EXPECTING ACQUITTAL, KEEPS UP COLLEGE STUDY
 IN HIS GLOOMY JAIL

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 WAUHEGAN, IT,, May 4. - Will Orpet, the University of Wisconsin student held without bail. for trial May l5 on a charge of murdering his sweetheart, Marian Lambert at Lake Forest March 10, by administering cyanide of potassium, is hard at work from morning until night boring over his textbooks mad keeping up with his classes.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
EGGS FOR SETTING

Eggs for setting at $1O per hundred lots. $1.5O per setting of IA. Single comb White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds. NJ. D. SnOdgrass, Kodiak, Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

For a delicious salad try our new line of Tuna Fish, "The chicken of the sea-" Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

New stock of Hipress, all rubber, brown shoe pacS also brown leather top shoe pacs. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
M P MOOISH ZEBRA E5

flight weight sweaters for spring come In two harmonizlng or contrasting tones The one pictured is navy alternating with pastel blue and snugly closed with pea1 buttons. Patch pockets and sailor collar set of this popular play garment.l
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

Mosquito head nets, all kinds and prices. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

Noodle Cafe. Phone Main III. Tray service receives prompt at tention. 1O-5-.B.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
FOR SALE CHEAP

Piano, in good condition, and some household furniture. Bargain h. quire Gateway office. 6.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
FOR SALE

Good lots, cheap. See owner. Phone Main 134. 5-6-6t
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
Royal Bakery has reopeneG. Fresh Bread daily.

Oyster Cocktails at "The Branch"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

Job printing of every description at The Gateway.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

We are now baking 400 loaves of fine bread every morning. Don't for get it is 4 Ioaves for 25 cents.
 COOPERS CAFE.
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12
NOTICE,

Co to Brown & Hawkins for all kinds of mechanics tools and build CTS hardware. Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-05-12

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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
A HOME OF HER OWN.

The business woman was tired of living in a boarding house and The domestic instinct buried deep in every woman's heart cried aloud for a place of. her own-a place where she could express her individuality. Her friends protested that it was impossible to attend to her work and a home, but the business woman was determined to give it a trial. Fer a while she struggled valiantiy, striving to evolve some method whereby she could man age her tiny apartment with a mini mum of labor, and tt finally resolved itself to a process of elimination. She found that if she eliminated half the furniture and bric-a-brac. a great deal of the work was also ruled out, be- sides lending an air of dignity and space to the room. Instead of using white curtains, bureau scarfs, she used those of a dark ecru. These could be shaken out to remove the dust and needed very few visits to the laundry in comparison to the white ones. Table covers were eliminated entirely and doilies were substituted Her floors were bare of every vestjge of carpet and few small rugs were scattered here and there. Finally, there was no profusion of cut glass and silverware to clean, just few pieces of old blue china which blended harmoniously with the scheme of the dining room.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
eERMANY's LAST RAID.

According to both British and Ger nan announcements an attack was made upon Ramsgate on the English coast by a half dozen torpedo boat lestroyers. The Germans claim they Iank the only hostile vessel seen, a patrol boat. The British maintain hat there was no loss suffered, but hnits that drifter was struck but lot seriously damaged. Thus it is ut natural for the British to claim hat the raid was futile.
 But 1t is highly probable that even hough the German vessels failed to Iause any great damage as the result # the sally. that they succeeded fn loing what they expected to, for it demonstrated, despite the claims of he British. that the German warships Ire bottled up. that the blockade Is not o close but what 1t can be pierced md that the protection to the English 'oast towns Is not what it is cracked ID to be. particularly at that point.
 This raid appears to have been car- led out without interference. It is possible that these destroyers came rom the German base at Zeebrugge md that they are the fleet, or part f the fleet which has been operating n the English channel. but whether hey are or not, they managed to get ast the British naval vessels, fire up- a fortified place and get away un- armed. :. It would appear therefore hat the British had been caught nap ing and can anticipate more of such 1sits unless they are found better repared to meet such attacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

sessed is now indicated by the retire ment of Premier StuSmer, who has been an upholder of the bureaucracy against the people, and the placing of M. Trepoff in the important office of premier.
 This 1t is felt will result in putting an end to all the talk that has been going around about a separate peace, and a subsequent alliance with Ger manys The influence of the people has been felt through the duma and there are reasons for believing that the new premier is acceptable to that body. If the change results in the stopping of the blunders which have been made by that great country and overcomes the shortage in arms and ammunition which has been manifested at critical times, 1t will be an excellent thing for the czar's country that the duma raised the questions which it did and threatened that government with one of its great crises.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

seems to know. It is fact never theless, that belts of these animals are now selling for more than an av- craze sheep will bring, and every quotation shows rise in their market value. The explanation is offered by buyers that the soldiers in the Eng fish and French armies are to be clothed in the furs Of wolves and coy otes during the coming winter, but it is thought this story has little foun- dation. Some new use has caused prices to go bounding upward. The chief demand comes from abroad
 The price of a coyote pelt has i'm creased during the last few months from $1 to $S. Wolf skins of the lobo species sell for even higher prices. It is such a profitable business profes- sional trappers are flocking into part of Texas in great numbers.
 Cattlemen and sheepmen suffer an nual losses amounting in the aggre- gate to several hundred thousand dol lars from the depredations of wolves and coyotes upon their herds and fiocks. The present activity in ex- terminating the aniElals is very grati- flying to these livestock interests. - Kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
GREECE WATCHES RUMANIA.

If it has not been apparent to the entente powers before, it must be now, that the attitude of the Greek king and his cabinet Is being in fiuenced greatly by the situation in Rumania.
 When 1t appeared soon after Ru- mania entered the war that the suc- cess which was being secured by the forces of King Ferdinand indicated that the long coveted province of Pennsylvania would soon be in their possession, there was disposition on the part of the Greeks to comply with the demands of the allies. When suc- cessful opposition was shown by the Teutonfc forces through the operations of Generals Mackensen and Falken- hayn there was an apparent coolness to the allies and their requests, be- cause it showed that the Rumanians were not getting the support which they. required and should have had, and now that the Rumanians are on the run and the central powers are headed for Bucharest, there is further reason for the Greeks to take Ru- mania's lesson home to themselves and feel that the same thing would happen to them should they depart from neutrality and cast their lot with the allies.
 There can be no question but what Greece has been watching Rumania closely and as it witnesses the closing in of the Teutons 1t gains courage to resist the demands of the French ad- miral, and for all of this the allies must hold themselves responsible even though the ultimatum is finally com piled with or force is used to bring Greece to its knees. But certainly Greece gets no encouragement to en- ter the war with the allies from the sad predicament of its not distant neighbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
RESTS WITH cARRANzA,

Provided the plan which has been agreed upon by the joint commission considering the adjustment of the trouble between this country and Mexico is ratified by the respective governments, Carranza Is going to have B second opportunity to show whether he has the control which he boasts of.
 By the agreement Pershing's men are to be withdrawn within 40 days of the tirne when the plan Is adopted, each country is to patrol its own side of the border and this country is to have the right to. pursue bandits into Mexico in case 1t is deemed neces- sary.
 This means that Carranza will have rull sway in his own country. He will be able to direct his whole attention to the crushing of the bandits, some- thing which he claimed was impossi- oIe as long as American troops re- nained upon Mexican soil. and he will ae expected to see that none of them commits depredations across the line. It was because he failed to do his after his recognition that the punitive expedition was sent after Villa, following the attack upon Co., lumbus, and 1t will be up to him to demonstrate that he possesses both he inclination and the ability to ham, He thls border problem. The end of Villa is necessary if he is going to establish peace and a stable govern nent in the republic to the south and t Is highly important if he intends to Ihow appreciation for the friendship which this country has been and is low manifesting towards him and his country,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
RECIPES.
Rabbit and Rit

Rabbit and Riee-The rabbit should be cut into neat joints, which should be laid in @ basin of salted tepid wa ter and left for an hour, then removed and dried with a cloth. Peel and slice as many onions as desired rather thinly, melt an ounce of dripping in a pan, and fry the pieces of rabbit and then the sliced onion. Add sufficient stock or water to cover the rabbit a quart is generally sufiicient-and put in bunch of parsley, a little thyme, and bayieaf, with a seasoning of salt. Heat all to boiling point, then skim carefully. Wash we'll. and add three ounces of rice, and let the stew simmer for an hour. Stir occasionally and have a hot dish ready for serv- ing.
 Quince ard Orange Preserve-Pare, halve and core the Guinces and to cach quart allow one orange. Slice the or anges, then weigh both the quinces and oranges, and for each pound of raw fruit allow one pound of sugar. Put into a steamer, the cniEces first and later the oranges, and cook until tender or until the fruit can be pierc ed with straw. In the meantime cover with water the cores and skins of the quinces, boil slowly thIee-quarters of an hour, strain, add the sugar ard boil for a few minutes longer. Drop the fruit into the hot sirup and allow it to simmer over a moderate heat until thick and the preserve assumes a dark rich red colcr.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
THE USEFUL XMAS PRESENT.

Are we becoming more sensible as givers or do We still believe that a 'gift'' need not fal, into the useful class? We hope that we are letting our common sense rule. and yet a glance at the amount of trash" and good for nothing articles thrown away after the holidays Cor stored perhaps, to be regivcn?) cannot help but make us feel that there is still plenty of room for society of useful giving.
 Dear old William Morris, as is well recalled, said nothing which is not beautiful and useful" and his adtfce might be followed In gift giving as well as household furnishings. Beauty plus use-what a gift giving ideal to follow at Christmas tide! But how often we are baited by "boxes'' of satin and pairs of this and that, and toilet ornaments that they shall never use, or hangers or 'sets' or whole list of useless gifts which are not worth the price in either pleasure or use.
 But we are happy flat tho useful Christmas present is gaining favor, and, for the housewife especially, it is which she can enjoy daily and which will, perhaps, tighten her work. Of such gifts there are Ynany, and should be more. What woman Tn a home would not appreciate any one of the following use- beauty presents from
 For the house- Eenle grid, percuia- tor. roaster, chafHk dish, electric iron, hair curler or dr1, heater for chilly mornings.
 For the kitchen Bread and cake mixer, combined: glass baking dishes, dish draining rack, di5hwashing ma chine. long hanllei pan, stationary nutcracker. stationary grater and shredder, set of aluminium handled Kitchen knives, glass mayonnaise mix CT, crankless ice cream freezer, han dled window washer
 For the baby--Baby hot water bag, milk warmer, stocking stretcher, box chiffonier, bathtub set, lap pad of rub Der and quilt, folding bassinet, att tachable food dish. dolly hot water bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
sTEAMiNG THE FACE.

Our present day high bred life, with its comforts figured out to a science, has it's pitfalls. Fancy one of our old New England women needing to steam her face, even if sine dared to attempt it. Overwork, overheating, insufficient sleep and exercise. especi- ally outdoor exercise, oyerheated houses and lot more things that we love to indulge in bring about tight skin and tensed muscles. Most nerv- ously rundown patients are hiGe- bound all over, especially over the abdomen. Getting free from this is the first stage in the cure. When the skin takes up this stiffened condition, take lesson from the stable man. He exercises his animal till he gets every pore vigorously throwing off se- cretions. Then heblankets the horse and lets him steam and cool off gradually The principle is the same. Steam the face, massage the tissues, then close the pores gradually.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
r'rotest Against Sur Upon Women.

f'rotest Against Stur Upon Women.
 MT. Editcr: I read with astonish- ment and sorrow the letters signed A Southerner and with joy the splendid Reader. When read the letter today by Fair Play I felt t1at must voice protest against 1he sIur upon women contained therein. Why does this writer think such narrow minded nonsense must necessarily be the product of woman's pen? So far in life have failed to see any reason for believing women have a monopoly of ignorance or narrow mindedness, and I personally find them as well inform ed on general matters as their broth CTS. When I wished to be made 8 voter this fall had to ask a number of men before found one who could tell me the proper course of procedure and it was not woman but a man whom I recently heard define a sub :. marine as a kind cf boat that runs underground in trenches" He did not grow up near Mason and Dixon's line, either, but right here in Connecticut, meath the shadow Of a church spire and close to a little red schooIhouse" !" do not understand how this writer could feel justified in using Fair Play for nom de plume under communi- cation so utterly lacking in that quail ity. I feel the insinuation against women in this letter the more deeply because of the many barriers that have been placed in tl.e way of their prog ress and consider that honor is due them for the wonderful advance they have made in spite of every handicap. They do indeed gather fresh strength from fresh opposition" Let us all lend a hand to hasten the day when justice and fair play shall be given to all alike.
 A. E. BARBOUR.
 Plainfield, Conn.,, Nov, 23, 1916,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

states, and states truly, that Jeff Davis, the southern rebel, not only lived and died a rebel, never sought forgiveness for his horrible treaclery, never asked to once more become man among men, but died as he had lived for many years, hating the dear old flag Ahat he, his rebel followers and cop perhead friends sought to destroy
 Not only that, hut stood in pub lie square in Houston, Tex, after his death and heard his daughter Gas she waved a rebel fagI glory in the fact that her "sainted father died$ as he had lived, true to OUT people" Miss Winnie Davis died a rebel also, and if she receives her deserts her name will be written side by side with Jeff Davis, the most llnreconstructed rebel the world ever knew, and Emma Gold man, anarchist.
 THE CLOUD DIGGER.
 Packerville, Conn, Nov. 25. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
THE DUMAS STRENGTH.

Russia has been undergoing many hanges since the war opened. It has pen many cabinet changes because of he evidence of inefficiency which has cen disclosed and from all indications Dme of the appointments have not roved much more satisfactory than hose who were replaced.
 Previous to the converting of the russian duma 1t was reported that hat body was prepared to make de- lands for number of reforms. It pdicated Q dissatisfaction with the ay things were going and e demand ,r change which could not be push- I aside. The strength of the duma 'as manifestsd by the announcement Jade later to the effect that satis- Ictory agreement had been reached. pTt what strength the dums DOS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
SIR HIRAM S. MAXIM.

Death has closed the career of one of the worlds great inventors in the taking away of Sir Hiram S. Maxim of London. His name has long been associated with explosives and fire arms and so indelibly has it become fixed in the public mind and scientific circles that it will not be easily ef- Aeed. , u, re-, A,,.r,- can and New Englander. It was in this part of the country that he first displayed his inventive genius and where some of the important work which determined his later career was started. His automatic rapid fire gun was a marvel of it's time, but the de- termination that moved him and the confidence which he had in his own ability are fully illustrated by his invention of smokeless powder. He had demonstrated the operation of his machine gun to the British govern ment but was told that it would never be a success unless he could develop smokeless powder. That did not ap- pear to him impossible and he set about the task with the result that he solved the problem, overcame the han dicap which had been pointed out and made of his gun the success which won him world wide distinction His efforts were not confined to firearms and explosives but found expression in many lines ranging from mousse trap to electrical devices and aero planes.
 Because l8 thought the proper ap- preciation was not given to his inven- tions in this country, and particularly because of this governments attitude towards his gun he had been for over thirty years a resident of Great Brit ain and for half that time British subject but in spite of that it will not be possible to exclude him from the list of great American inventors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
UNExPcETED TOUCHES.

French makers of children's clothes seem to get the same little unexpected touches in their designs of children's s frocks as those which are to be found in clothes for tbeir elders. One de- hghtful blue and white plaid day dress has this touch in the tny white belt that slips under the box plaits in front and back, and in the yoke ard collar of white batiste edged with blue embroidery buttonhole stitch. The body froek is cut with the plaid on .the straight of the goods. while -he sleeves and skirt dounce are cut on the bias
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
USE YOUR LUNGS.

It is now generally conceded that people who breathe deeply and so use their lungs to the fullest capacity sell dom become the victims of consump- tion. Moreover, those thus afflicted who learn and persistently employ the right method recover. unless they are in the advanced stages of this dis ease. A few simple exercises employ ed every morning on rising. before an open window or in a wel1-ventilated room, will have a marked effect, ndg only on the chest capacity, but general health. Try this for a week at least and note the results