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The mirror., 1916-11-16
REMARKS OF rHE"PAssER-BY~
Interesting Philosophical Applications and Comment
on Matters Of Morals, Literature and
Passing Events <t>*
His Answer
By Mr.. c.. r. 8.

The boy had signed the pledge. companion 81
get him to drink wine"
SO he filled glass and offered him; boy refused
it, saying i have sigred the pledge"
i will give half dollar if you will drink"
NO. sir, will not drink"
1 will give you a dollar"
No. sir"
Will you drink if I give FIVE doars:" He looked at
IT, and seemed desirable but change in the No,
he again replied.
The other then pulled watch and said 81"
will give you this nice silver watch you will driuk'
That quite temptation o by; instead of yield
inR be replied, Sir If do drink. have gold
watch"- Catholic Bulletin. >.,>..
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
CITY ID HAVE TRACT OF LAND
 ALONG R. R. NORTH OF BAY

The city of Seward is to receive possession from the government of tract of land, comprising seveny-two acres which lies between the Poland homestead and the Ole Martin ranch and the city engineer is there this afternoon surveying the ground to ascertain its real di mensons and the exact nature of the ground The price will be only $25O acre, merely nominal sum, to ad- here to the rules governing such matters This tract of land was deeded to the Alaska Central railroad by the government and reverted to the government when the railroad was purchased. It's existence learned dur ing the discussion about securing cemetery site yesterday and DrRomg drew the attention of the city of
 cials to the matter Mr. Christensen interviewed and is stated that everything has been practically ranged The intention of the city fathers apparently is to use the ground for civic purposes of all sorts including site for cemetery park and place for schools or such buildings such is required The tract reaches about to Resurrection river.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
LATE CABLES!
FIERCE BATTLES IN WEST

LONDON, Sept. 22.-The Anglo. French forces made substantial gains yesterday along a mile front on the Somme in the most sanguinary clash since the beginning of the siege of Verdun. Paris reports furious Ger man counter attacks repulseo al Priez and Raincourt. Whch the as aults failed whole German batallions were annihilated. The Germans had a triple objective in this offensive, which were to liberate Combes, to stop the wedge driving on Perronne and to rout the Allies at Hill 76. The German casualties are said to have been sixty per cent of their effective strength. The relentless French fire just seemed to melt the German in- fantry as it advanced in close forma- ton.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
ORPHANS REVOLT AND FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT
VILLA THREATENS ID TAKE A HAND
 IN U. s. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-GeneraI Bell reports that Villa led the attack on Chihuahua in person and that he was joined by thousand Cawanzisas who gave him their full assistance in taking possession of the city. Part of the town including large buildings held for hours by the attackers and Villa, after sezng sixteen automobiles
 filled with ammunition and arms retired in the most es urely manner promising to return soon This statement has been sent to New London to the Mexican and Ame confeees but the effect which has exercised there is not known. The Mexican situation is coming to
 serious place in the minds of oiciadom here again and has been stated that the willy Villa has declared that he will take most prominent part in the election of PrcS dent of the United States this year In the meantime the feeling is growing that with Villa in the field it will be im possible for the New London cOnfeees to any real decision as to the future relations between the tries To legislate without Villa official says would be playing Hamlet without the ghost
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
Says Wilson Tried
 to Destroy HuOrtd

RICHMOND, Ind., Sept. 22.-Judge Hughes in a speech here today claim ed an intimate knowledge of the fact that President Wilson instructed Lind to have Huerta removed by any means as president of Mexico. This is about the most sensational statement made by him during the campaign so far. He also hammered the administration on the Mexican question in other re- spects and talked tariff and Ameri- caniSm.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
Found Not Guilty
 Of Chignik Murder
Selecting Jury in Case Against Libby
 For Fish Waste.
0eSurrectlOn rlVer

VALDEZ, Sept. 21.-Cruye Marti- neg who was indicted for the murder of Japanese at Chignik was found not guilty by jury today. The case of Tessie Kotof for infanticide came up for trial today and the jury is out. The court is now occupied in selecting jury in the case against Libby, Me Neil & Libby for wasting fish. Whorf of Seldovia has been appointed tenn porary receiver by the court of the Port Graham coal mine. This came in connection with the case of Mooers vs. the company.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
KINGN DANGER

SALONIHI Sept. 22.-Beports have reached this city that large forces of troops guarding the palace of King Constantine at Athens and that they are ofcered by men in whom the king has full confidence. It is also reported that the friends of enizeoS have taken steps to guard him as they fear that the proGermans of the popu
 aton may assassnate him get him out of the way and so avoid war for the entente side All Greece is now ap- parenty split into warning factions and the condition of the country is worse than could be in state of real
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
RETIRE FIVE MILES

LONDON, Sept 22-The latest reports from Buch- arrest are to the effect that the Germans and Bugarians have been retired five miles in Dobudja and still be- ing hammered by the RussoROumanian forces who have captured Udvarhely Sofia admits that von Mackensen has met reverse but claims that the Bugarans con- sOdated in new positions The actual retirement is not mentioned in the Sofia dispatches. The defeat has renew ed the demand for settlement of the Greek question and most likely will have the effect of precpitatng decision by Greece on the side of the allied powers.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
MAY HAVE REPUBLIC

ATHENS Sept 22-Intervewed by the representa- tves of great news agencies today Venzeos declared he could answer the question as whether he is going to Saonid to head republican government of Greece q must wait he said "but if the king dehes the peOpewe must act He declared further that the continuation of the present conditions in the country would be ntoerabe Owing the mobilization of the army the people sui fering and there is relief in sight. The Greeks of Kayala are prisoners of the Germans and Bugarians He expressed the belief that Germany wins It will cost Greece an indemnity of forty millions while if the Allies with the aid of Greece can take Macedonia the Central powers will be cut apart and will lose. He considers the course of Greece shameful ideneSS while the whole world is fighting This fact he thinks is enough to threaten the integrity of the nation.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
VILLA CAUSES DEADLOCK

WASHINGTON, Sept. P. - The United States and Mexican negotia- tions are at standstil as doubt has returned as to the ability of the Car ranza government to control the banditry of Villa. The occurrence at Chihuahua will be the subject of dis cussion with the commissioners on Monday.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
KIDS NIGHT

On Tuesday night We will admit all children under 12 years free.
 (Hurrah! whooping cough is Over) We will take the little ones on journey through France showing wonderful colored sceEes. Cartoon comedies, Keystone comedy and our usual Pathe news.
 Come on kids and have a good time.
 MANAGEMENT EMPRESS.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
PREMIER FOR NEUTRALITY

ATHENS, Sept 22-The same correspondents that interviewed VenzeOS also interviewed Premier KaOger opouoS who denied that King Constantine is pro-Gean King Constantine is only proGreece said the prime min iser In answer to question to why he accepted the premiership and what his plans are he declared that pat otism forbade him refuse the premiership and he de- cared with embhasiS that attitude of the cabinet is still that of benevolent neutrality
 Are you for the Entente nations" he was asked d- rectly.
 The premier smiled and answered:
 T have smoked French tobacco for forty years"
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
STANDING OF CLUBS
Baseball Results
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

Detroit ?; Boston 10; Coyceskie, Roland, Cunningham, Dubuc and stan age; Ruth and Thomas.
 Chicago o; Philadelphia &; Vii Hams and Lynn; Bush, Oeschger and Haley.
 Cleveland 9; Washington 2; Thir- teen innings; Gould and Deberry; Johnson and Garrity
 St. Louis 4; New York 3; Welman, Davenport and Hartley Shocker, Shawkey and Walters.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE

New York 4; Chicago o; Pcrritt and McCarty; Hendrix and Wilson,
 Brooklyn 6; St. Louis 3; Coombs, Cheney and Miller; Lotz, Carrie" and Gonzales.
 Philadelphia g; Pittsburgh &; Rixey, Bender and KilHfer; Grimes ano Wagner.
 Boston 4; Cincinnati 3; Tyler and Gowdy; Schneider and Hugh.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
ENTENTE VICTORY DOBRUDJA

of the allied army in Dobruda after fighting of the erc- kind for six days Two days ago the defeat of the Central powers was reported but the defeated enemy maintained the fighting as it fell back Now the irfoma- m to 6s To Ce retreat IS genera ana Go9Go'e4 ana at also reports that the BugaranS are burning the villages they fall back The Roumanians control quarter of Pennsylvania and have entered Orderher in the drec tiOn of Kronstadt
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
Houses to GO Up
 Cliff Addition

Fifteen or twenty people are known to be about to erect houses in the Cliff Addition on the lots recently purchased at auction sale. The only obstacle in sight to this campaign of building would come from a possible lack of lumber here. There will be probably no more sale of lots here unless the people working on the rail road express a desire to secure some for homes.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
Northwestern Tomorrow Night

Alex Mcdonald received word this afternoon that the Northwestern is due at II o'clock tomorrow night. She probably has large amount of freight for some way point as she got out of Valdez this morning.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
NATIONAL
HURRAH FOR THE WORKER
 CRIES JUSTICE HUGHES

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. 22- Charles Hughes spoke last night here and once more made "Americanism" one of his chief subjects. He also dwelt a good deal on labor and in the course of the speech declared:
 q am friend of labor. Who IS not? All the laborers of this coun- try must go up or down together"
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
SOFIA ADMITS THE DEFEAT OF VON
 NACKENSEN IN DOBRUDJA BATTLE
REVOLUTION IN CRETE

PARIS, Sept 2l.-Athens reports that revolution has broken out in the island of Crete part of the Greek kingdom and that provisional government has been pro- claimed The population of the island is three hundred thousand so that general uprising there might be most formidable and the dispatches from Athens indicate that the situation S really serious The nations ot the Entente alliance are yet Quauday to how to act as the entry of Greece into the war on their side Is still prObematcaI Crete was formerly the home of euzeos who is the head of the pro-Ay Greek population and there is every like ihood that the uprising has been tomented by his follow
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN EAST

PETROGRAD Sept P. - It is officially announced that the Germans have launched offensive which is most violent in the Stokhod Kove and Rovno railroad re- zion but no result has been announced The military ex perts believe is meant to be demonstration of strength to relieve the Austians further south and to impress others It is also announced that troops have captu ed the Panther pass in the Carpathians.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
DEMANDS STERNESS

LONDON, Sept. 22-The Times this morning edieOr- tally demands Sener methods the part of the entente nations in dealing with Greece and it describes the new Greek cabinet nothing but the puppets of the Central powers It describes the Greek situation increasingly dangerous because it threatens the allied armies in the Balkans with being placed between two "gufs," The Times apparently believes that Greece and its present government is going further away from the entente than ever and that it iS just as likely side with Germany as with Us.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
FICKERT ASKS FOR
 DEATH OF BILLINGS

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-In his address to the court today Pros ecutor Fickert likened Billings to a hyena and he pleaded for the death sentence. Opinion is divided as to what the verdict is likely to be.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
WILL BURY BODIES IN
 THE RUDOLPH ADDITION

It has been decided to bury the re- mains of Mir. Mcdonald and Mr. Lodje in the cemetery on the Rudolph homestead and the graves are now be- ing dug. It is possible that they will be reburied ia the city cemetery later but it is impossible to postpone the burial any longer.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
SERBS CAPTURE PLATEAU

ATHENS, Sept. 22.-The Greeks are rejoicing today at the news that the Serbians have captured Kamaka- caan plateau the western door to Serbia and Macedonia This victory regarded most important in the cam pagn for the reconquest by the Entente of the Balkans
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
GREAT FLOOD IN CHINA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-The United States consul at Ranking, China, reports that the Hwai river has overfowed and inundated seven thou sand square miles of territory in An hui province. The crops have been de- stroyed and Red Cross aid will prob ably be required.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
DANCING CLASS OPENS
the company

Miss Lucille Halletts dance class for children will open Saturday afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock at Pioneer Hall. All parents who are interested are invited to come and bring their children Mss Hallett already has a class of thirty five.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
NEW YORK PREPARES

NEW YORK, Sept. 22.-New York is now preparing to meet mob violence with the severest measures. The police protection for property has been increased and heavy penalties are promised those caught rioting
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
ITALIANS GAINING

ROME, Sept 22-The Italian army it is officially an nounced is gaining ground east of GOrza The AustranS after their retreat from the city took up strongly tor
 fled line which had been evidently prepared before Gorza was evacuated This accounts for the apparent delay of the Italian advance after the taking of the city but the offensive has now been renewed with determination,
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
SAYS MACKENSEN WON

BERLIN, Sept. 22.-The report is- sued here of the fighting in Dobrudja is that von Maclensen compelled the Entente army to retire in disorder
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
THIMBLE CLUB MEET

Next Tuesday afternoon the Merry Thimble Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Lee Murphy, above the cable office.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
SERBS STILL WINNING

PARIS, Sept 22.-The Serbs advancing have defeated heavily the Bugarans on the Zbrosk and have occupied the heights dominating FlOrina.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22

Justice Ford of the New York su- preme court has returned after a sue ccssful hunt.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
GERMANY SAYS UNIIPORTANT

BERLIN, Sept. 22.-The war office officially admits the loss of unimportan positions in Panther pass The pass itself is still in our possession.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22
EVANS LEAVES CORDOvA

The Admiral Evans left Cordova at II o'clock this morning.
The Seward gateway., 1916-09-22

Northwestern Leaves Valdez The Northwestern left Valdez a 1O:3O o'clock this morning.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Black Patent lie ather
Pumps (pictured); a favor
ite with the young man;
light of weight. snug
fitting around the instep and
ankle. and a wide tongue
concealed under the bow,
which prevents it cutting into
instep.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
Waterproof Tan Shoes
For Women and Growing Girls.
CThe Famous Viscolized Shoes.)

Viscolized Tan Calfskin Shoes are as nearly
waterproof as shoes can be made and are ex-
tremey durable and wear-resisting For the
woman on the street great deal during winter.
for rainy-day wear and for the golf links and
hiking there is no footwear that can surpass
them
model made in Blucher style with low
Cuban heel and heavy Goodyear welt sole; best
stock throughout; the entire shoe Wscolized.
making it as nearly waterproof as possible.
Shown in the rich dark brown shade now so
popular. $500 pair.
A straight lace Viscolzed Tan Norwegian
Calfskin Shoe with round toe and low flat heel
and Goodyear welt sole. especially desirable for
girls wear. but just as popular with women; a
little lighter shade of tan. $500 pair.
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The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
PLANS UNsINKABLE STEAMERS.
Grand Trunk Railway Vessels to
Carry own Dry Dock.

Chicago, Dec 2e.-Unsipkable steamers
are a New Years prospect for 1917 which
the Grand Trunk Railway officials may
be first to exploit. The preliminary tests
OF Chicago show that big or little boats
can travel as though in their own dry
dock and open the dry dock for use
on q moments notice when the boat Is
crippled Even the Titanic, 80 equipped,
would have gone to port under her own
steam, II Is said
Every EFFORT will be made to get the
Schneider system into use on the Great
lakes by spring" said W. c. Drew in
the Chicago offlce Of the Ship Safety
Company on La Sale street. What this
means for the marine world II greater
than what the flying machine means to
war. We soon will be ready to tell the
whols world about IT.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Bow Ties. plain figured and striped. SOC and
S1.00.
White Dress Gloves. $1.5O, $500 and $2.25.
Plain Linen and Pique Bosom Shirts. $3.50
and $500.
Silk or Opera Hats, $500.
Black or Sef-clocked Socks, Soc to $500.
Pearl and Silver Dress Sets, $780,
Plain Pearl Dress Sets $3.50.
Refers or Mufflers of woven or knitted silks.
$100 to $1,000.
noor-FK
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Black Patent Coltskin Button
Shoes with cloth tops, $500 and
5000 pair; correct for frock coat
and dressy street wear.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
Both the Shoe and the Pump, 5000 pair

Mems Patent Leather Dancing
Oxfords, with Juniper soles. Very
light weight and in consequence a
favorite with the young man;
5000.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
Misses and Children s Raincoats and Canes

''Besyette" Rain Capes. in red and blue,
silk-lined hood and rainproof school bag. Sizes
4 to II years. $500.
'Besyette" Raincoats in tan and blue, full
belted models. Sizes to IS years. $3.50.
ST.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

All smart models of superior quality and wor
fabrics in nice range of stylish colors
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
Misses Party Dresses

The newest models pretty gih Styles stunning of metal
tlle and Georgette delicate dainty oors
S1975 and $2500
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Walking Sticks. Sterling silver trimmings, $500
to $1,000.
Ribbon Watch Guards. plain white and black or
black-and-~hite $1.0O and $150
Shirt Studs. pearl and gold plated. Soc and
$1.00.
Gray Suede Gloves for wear with tuxedo or
frock. SITS and $500.
Tucked White Shirts for wear with tuxedo or
f1ock. $50 and $500.
CoDan in new shapes for all dress wear, 15c
and zoe each.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
Good-looking Sport Skirts
Reduced In Price.

Many are copies Of imported models and
are chic in the extreme. The materials are
wool velour. gabardine. serge and popGn IN
plaids. checks and stripes
Handsome "Dressy" Skirts, Appropriate for
Early Spring.
The styles are graceful and adaptable for
mid-season and early Spring wear The ma
terials are Satin Georgette. Matinee FaiIle,
Silk Tussah. Chiffon Velvet, Monkey Cloth.
Silk Poplin. Tafeta. Satin and Chiffon
Broadcloth
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Dull Calfslin Pumps, well fitting
around sides, and very neat and
plain; a favorite with the young
man; $500.
Main hoQ-TentA t.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30
@ooowor6 3 Iotbrop
New York-WASEIINGTON-
Children's Tailored Hats at
Greatly Reduced Prices.

Smart little Models for Misses and Chill
dren-straight sailors. mushroom or turned at
the side.
Iwo-toned velvet. velour. corduroy, felt
and chenille-aI well tailored; designed for
the grace. charm and simplicity of youth.
The Angora Tight-6tting Caps
are so practical for school and sport wear,
and they are made in beautiful shades of
blue. brown. cardinal. gray. green, also white.
$l.00.
Angora Sets embracing chic cap and long
graceful, frmged Scarf. in rich colors and
color combinations.
$500 and $3.50 Set.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-30

Misses Raincoats of tweed mixtures, plaid
novelty effects, and the new ''Pronite" Coat
famous for its beauty of color and style. Sizes
IA to Is years. SS.75 to $3.50.
Rubberized Raincoats, $500.
The Detroit times., 1916-12-02

winning or diving 70 keep the
water from coming IN contact with
me mucous mer7 orans of the eyes.
Lose and mouth and thus trans
hitting any organisms that may BE-
present IN the water
For this reason II r. necessary
ss a health safeguard 20 provide
and maintain the purest. cleauest
and safest water obtainable.
n is true that when We were
Young we bathcd with great glee
IN creeks and ponds but there was
perhaps lees danger from that va.
ter than from some of the illkept
.anks that may exist ~ present
A long series OF analyses of tho
water from various swimming tanks
'aken daily has shown marked
3egree' - pollution in Improperly
opt tanks. the germ content rang
ng as high a. 1000 550 per cubic
Cenfimeter of water. which equals
about onesirth of teaspOonfu.
The Detroit times., 1916-12-02
BITS OF INFORMATION

on The fortieth anniversary ~ their marriage
Mf and Mrs J r. Nye saw their -four children
married AZ Shenandoah. Ia.
mirror has been mounted on the portrait
Photographers camera that tho patron rnny
sec what the resulting picture viii look like
AZ the Palace theater Berlin, a play entitled
THE Most Precious Jewel' has proved grent
success The most precious jewel" r. half
pound of real butter. which two burglars ind
when searching for mere gold
A. sautation 20 Emperor Yoshihfo n mum.
Dor Of school children recently marched TO the
imperial palace where al p given signal they
clcascd n swarm of frcflies numbering abou,
10000. which they had gathered and inclosed in
iny Cages.
J schoen ~ San p nclsco. who lof, ,h,r-
een children bequeathed his whole estate s2g
100 90 his widow Ills viii stated II cur Off
ny children not for want OF affection but he-
muse there are so many ~ them that n would
lut be werth whii"- attempt % divide my
state among 'hemT
William Fry smith, age nine ~ Newark n
T.. has a baby alligator. whore until lately be
rad an alligator egg. sent 70 him hv relatives in
Florida The boy has played with tho egg cor
ianily since, ~ arrived week ago and N IL he
epcd Tho warmth or his hands hatchcd tho egg
The old and usual means of Transportation n
2 ho bulgarian army WAS The OK cart n vas
lHcd Boo thc frat advance into Serbia Now The
motor truck has replaced O. Tho officer In
rhargo of tho supply department says that ons
rurk does In a day tho work of 500 oren 2so
carts and 800 men.
The Detroit times., 1916-12-02
THE REFORMED LOVER.

The late John Philip queen. the reformed gam
bier. whoTor 20 years Travelled all over America
exposing tho electric roulette wheel and other
cheating devices bad reform story that bs
would toll while exhibiting his queer parapher-
natia In his p-itate CAR
'pout BE- afraid ~ REFORM ho said Help
every poor devil who wants 20 reform The way
most people acf you'd think they an believed re
giously IN he reform story
You stopped smoking because she asked YOU
tor was the question put 10 o soemnlooking
chap
yep
And YOU stopped drinking because she asked
you to-
Yep
And yon gave Gp your poker parties and
went into rctncd serious society for the same
reason
=" Yep yep. yep
And yet YOU never married hcrT
Wen you see after "a reformed like that.
found could do better o. Washington Star