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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

r. Kerr, Defendant. Summons. In the Name of the President of the United States of America, To the Above Named Defendant, Margaret P. Kerr, Greeting:
 You are hereby summoned and commanded to be and appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, and answer the complaint of the plaitniff within thirty days after the date of the ser vice upon you of this summons, and a copy of said complaint, and you are hereby notified that should you fail to appear and answer said complaint, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for a decree of absolute divorce upon the ground of wilful de sertion for more than two years next preceding the date of the commence ment of said action.
 This summons is issued for personal service upon you outside of the Terri tory of Alaska in accordance with an order for publication of summons herein entered on the 2nd day of July, 1917, by which it is directed that the summons be published in "The Seward Gateway" a newspaper published at Seward, Alaska, at least once a week for six consecutive weeks, but also provides that personal service by a copy of summons and complaint upon said defendant, Margaret P. Kerr, outside of the Territory of Alaska shall be equivalent to the publication thereof and depositing in the Post Of flee.
 WITNESS, the HONORABLE FRED M. BROWN, Judge of the above entitled court, this 2nd day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen and of the year of our Independence the one hundred and forty-frst.
 (SeaD ARTHUR LANG,
 Clerk.
 By JOHN B. MILLER,
 Deputy Clerk. Pub. July z, IA, 21, 2S; Aug. 4, II, IS, p.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14
SHIPMENTS FOR
 EXHIBIT PURPOSES
All Agents:

All Agents:
 The Land and Industrial Depart ment has made arrangements for eX- hibits of ores, grains, etc, to be for warded to that Department.
 This will be your authority to accept such shipments when consigned to the Land and Industrial Department, An chorage, asme to be forwarded on the Company waybill without charge.
 F. MEARS, Commissioner.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14
SMALL STRIKE ON
 NENANA WATERFRONT

Word has been received via Fair banks that there was a waterfront strike at Nenana during the latter part of June, which was quickly settled by the employment of new men to take the places of twenty-five who refused to unload the river boat Alaska. No more trouble is anticipated.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

B. E. Hollfeld, chief electrical en- gineer of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, will enter the hospital to- day to undergo an operation for ap- pendicitis, with which malady he has been a chronic sufferer for a number of years
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Frame work for the terminal depot has been erected and the siding is be- ing put on.
 Studding for the big freight depot and warehouse is going up rapidly.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Proof of labor blanks at the Gate way.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14
NOTES

The rebuilt car, constructed by Bro- sius & Noon for the U. s. R. R., was hauled away from the temporary shop north of Broadway today and will be put in service soon.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

We carry Symphony Lawn Station ary the Seward Drug Company.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Waterfill and Franer whiskey at the Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14
SUMMONS

In the District Court for the Territory
 of Alaska, Third Division. Reginald Kerr, Plaintiff, vs. Margaret r. Kerr, Defendant. Summons.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Andy's Express, phone Madison 14S.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Andy's Express, phone Madison 14S
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14
WARNS INLET LEAGUE TO
 PREPARE FOR AN INVASION

Charles E. Heron, publisher of The Anchorage Times, arrived on the Alas ka, and was out looking over the Sew and ball team at practice the other evening. This morning he said he wired the boys at Anchorage that they better get the best possible team to- gether out of the four forming the Inlet league and strengthen the first and second lines of defense.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

Oyster cocktails at The Branch.
 --:-- City Express. Phone Main 1z2.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

are two Of the most historic ships of Nelson's day. one his favorite flagship, the Foudroyant, and the other the only surviving type of the French ships which fought at Trafalgar. In that battle this French ship was the Dou- gay Trouin, but when she was cap tured bS the English she was given the name of the Implacabfe. These two old warriors, one British and the other French, are in strange contrast to the busy shipping, and they, stand premacy of the seas.
 Under the escort of the officer in charge The Associated Press corre- spondent went over both of these old warriors. 1t was a hard climb up the slippery moss covered sides of the old Implacable, formerly the Dougy Trouin which fought at Trafalgar. The heavy oak sides of the ship are deeply fndented and eaten away, and yet the staunch timbers re substantially intact. Both ships have lost their fine figure heads. and while each retains a single mast they look lonesome without their yardarrns of the old days. On deck there is great sweep sixty feet across and nearly 200 feet deep with port vals New decks have been laid, but the side bulwarks are the old oak, ap- parently as substantial as ever.
 On the lower deck there is a second row of portholes. This was the main fighting deck, all the crew being rang ed between two rows of guns, until an enemy ship was grappled. when all the crew went above to form boarding parties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

time that such discrimination should not be allowed to interfere with the trade Of nations which were favored with special treaties concerning com mercial relations and from the very start it was considered that the re- bate had been shut or. The probabil- ttYS that 1t could not be carried out was made plain before the provision Twas acted upon but it was neverthe- less included in the law In order to protect itself the government advised against the payment of such rebates and retained the amount which would have otherwise been paid out of the sum collected It was set aside. how ever, so that if the courts sustained the rebate there would be available the funds with which to meet require ments. in case the governments opin- ion was wrong.
 The case has now made it's way through the courts. and the supreme court of this country has held that the provision is void. that the sum re- served by the treasury department be- longs to the government and that the advice which was offered in congress at the time of the passage of the leg islation should have been given more serious consideratfon.1 It is another instance of reaching too hasty conclu- sions relative to matters of so much tn1Dortance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
BULLETINS SPECIAL YALE LETTER
Census of All Undergraduates and Graduates be Taken Uneestainty About Plans for Reunions in June Naval Training Unit Addressed New Clubhouse Will Aid Much in Development of Athletics.

New Haven, Conn, March s.-Dur- ing the next few days a census of all | undergraduates and graduate students Of the university will be taken, by the Yale branch of the Intercollegiate In- telligence Bureau. The census is dsigned to obtain comprehensive and detailed information of the specialized training, both military, technical and business. and of the interests and gen. eral abilities of the members of the university.
 The bureau is an integral part of the industrial and military preparation for federal government The information asked for is designed to determine what things, scientific, technical or
 military. each college man has done,
 what he can do, whether he is in a
 position and is willing to serve the
 government, and if so what kind of
 service he considers himself best fitted to g1ve-
 the government the services which he
 can give to best effect, and will ena-
 ble the government to obtain the
 trained men needed in time of war.
 Due to the uncertainty of the dipIo-
 matic situation, all plans for reunions this June are rather uncertin. Four teen classes will hold reunions. eight from Academic and six from Shelf. The oldest class will be 'S2 holding
 their thirty-fifth year reunion, and the youngest will be 1916, with their one-year reunion.
 The following is a list of classes known as having made definite plans for reunion: 1916 will have head quarters at IA High street. but no other definite plans have been made other than the place of headquarters. 1914, the Triennial class, will be at AS York street On Monday, baseball game is scheduled, and dinner at the Sea Cliff inn. 1914 have planned their headquarters at S4 Wall street, and will spend Monday at Momauguin. hotel on Tuesday evening. 1911 will have headquarters at the High-Wall but will live in Wright Hall. Mpndav will be spent at Morris Cove, the New vii be at the Lawn club. 1911 s head quarters at 124-126 Wall street The class will spend Monday at Momau- guin and the class dinner will be at Harmonic Hall. 1907 will have head quarters at 231-136 York street. with dormitories at 242 York street. No otl1- CT plans have been made except a luncheon on Monday, at Racebrook club, dinner at the Momauguin hotel, and the class dinner at Music hall street. Monday, dinner at the Race brook club. and the class dinner at the Garde hotel. 1902 headquarters at the Taft hotel, with dormitories in Law renee hall. 1902 s headquarters at 12S College street No other plans 1892 headquarters at 112 College street. No other plans. 1892 s Head quarters at 130-132 Wall street. 1887 headquarters at 126 High street. 1887 s headquarters at 114 Whitney avenue. 1882 headquarters at the Taft hotel. No other plans
 An enthusiastic meeting of the Vale Naval Training unit was held last Monday night in Osborn Hall. On ac-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
lNplcTINe THE COAL MEN.

From the way in which the atten- ton of the people of this country has been directed to the high cost Of al- most everything that comes under the head of household expenses, it is but natural that there should be a deep and widespread interest in the in- dictments which have been brought against 174 corporations and individ- uais by the grand jury of New York for bringing about a combination which would result in the squeezing of the attractive sum of $34 ,000, ,000 from the users of soft coal in addition to what they are already receiving.
 Even though these indictments ap- ply to only a part of the coal men, and despite the fact that the anthracite barons or agents are not included therein, it is highly important that these charges should be thoroughly thrashed out for there is no telling what is planned or underway in re- gard to hard coal prices when it is announced that the customary reduc- tion on April first is likely to be passed over this year.
 The practice of jumping up prices just because it is the fashion and the time seems propitious for getting an additional profit cannot dbe discouraged any too soon. There is a penalty of S5,O0O or a year in Jail. or both. for the offense with which the coal men are charged, but unless an unjustiied boosting can be prevented there will probably be no objection to the pay ment of $S00,000 or so in fines if the 34,000, 900 addition can be ralSed in, though 1t Is probable that different attitude would be taken regarding the jail sentence prospects. Possibly a wholesale application of such, if the charges are sustained. would help to clarffy the price boosting situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
,Mr. cumminas, Reply.

MT. Editor: I stand upon my rights as an American citizen; my heart Is here in this land of freedom; founda- tons of true Americanisn, true to the Washington, Jefferson, Adams and to American interests. My motives are Lincoln type of citizenship, and have nothing but contempt for called American degenerates who are faith less to American interests. My mo- tives are attacked. when I have tried to show tho inconsistency of our pres ent foreigp policy We have short memory if we can forget the scores Of Americans who have suffered tor ture and death in Mexico and their only redress Chose who were left alfve) was to get out of Mexico. An American life is not worth the snuff of candle south of the Rio Grande. Then we turn about and encourage Americans to travel on death traps codes of honor. One nation has en- tire control of American trade for some time. Traders who refuse to al- low British agents to dictate to them as to how they are to run their bllsi- ness can not trade overseas. Trad CTS who allow this and also allow Englands agents to examine their books can then trade with only those who find favor with England. Fur thermore they agree to give notice to the British consul general at New York, the destination of any shipment outside the United States, other than to destination in the British ern- pfre Cor her allies). Here we have case of England's interference with American trade with neutral nations
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Patriotism and Loyalty.

MT Editor: To England and her all lies we owe nothing; to Germany and her allies we owe nothing, and it would be well to inform some of the writers of letters that appear from day to day in your valued paper. that they would be of far more service to their country and themselves if less was said. Patriotism and loyalty to one's flag is not procured by cheap talk and would like to inform them that the local National Guard is and always will be glad to receive the service of any patriotic citizen of the United States.
 ANOTHER YANKEE
 Norwich, March 2, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09


 hatred counts for anything) in kind ling the fires of bigotry, or they might be able to get aboard th& British war chariot that is speeding to the rescue of small nations- Perhaps if time is kind they may ouf1ive their amending campaign of ca1umny to besmfre the name of decent people. Like cock reaches that run in the night they fear the light upon their souls where is buried the. fangs of knownothingism. They stand outside the pale of honor and cbivalry. they were created to be eide issues. eddys in the storms of current that flows to the sea of hu- man kindness and good will regret I have lowered myself to recogn1xe their rancor and from now on they as am concerned, and am very well able to take care of yours truly.
 JAMES H. CUMMINGS. Norwich. March T. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
Compulsory Military Training.


 MT. Editor: Let us remember that during a period in which we have lost two hundred lives at sea incident to the war, we have had twenty thous- and citizens murdered in this coun- try, some of them this last year be- ing burned at the stake. Since this war began, we have lost a half million more citizens from death by prevent able causes than Germany has lost by this war. Let this appalling fact be learned by heart.
 Let us also remember that the safest job any man has had since we became a republic was to fight a. foreign foe. In our three foreign wars. all of which we began, we lost by foreign bullets fewer than fifteen thousand men in all of them combined.
 To be a fireman, policeman, miner, sailor, bridge builder or worker on a skyscraper has been a far more dan gerous job than to protect Americans from foreign bullets.
 Compulsory military training to meet a foreign foe is the poorest preparation we can make to meet the real dangers that now menace us.
 LUCIA AMES MEAD, Hull House, Chicago, H., March 2, 1917
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
CIVIL SERVICE FOR ALL POST
 MASTERS

4 move which calls for much com fmendation is that which has been taken by President Wilson, when by executive order he has placed all the posfmasters Of the first, second and third class under civil service from ] the first of April. This means that he has Allowed the endorsement of such a poEcy made just previous to cleo ! ton, after Candidate Hughes had made his declaration for such a re- form, by action Of the same character as was taken by President Taft when he placed the fourth class postmas- ters under civil service in just such a manner.
 This change will mean that the nominees for tho positions of post masters hereafter will be made in &C., cordance with the result of conpeti- tive examinations after the present terms of the postmasters expire. But it should be understood in, connection with this matter that civil service rules should prevail in connection with the taking of the examination and that those whose names are pre- scented to the senate for confirmation, since this must be done as in the past, should be those who stand at the top of the list and not one from among several of the high stand men who may happen to be in political sympathy with the existing adminis- tration.
 In other words merit should abso- luteIy displace politics when it comes to selecting men to manage the post offices throughout the country. Effi- cheney not partisan service is what is desired. It means decided reversal of prevailing conditions but for the benefit of the postal service it is to be hoped that this new order accom- plishes what is intended and needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
RATTH CRUISERS.

The agreement to accept contracts at ten per cent. profit entered into by the shipbuiiders of the country with Secretary Daniels of the navy department ought to bring a solution to the situation which was presented by the inability of the depart ment to get its battle cruisers built. The previous bids were most discouraging since it was found that there was but one ship building firm that was willing to tackle the re- quirements without a guarantee from the government, though several would take the jobs on a percentage basis
 The handicap in regard to the maxi mum sum that was allowed for the construction of these vessels had been relieved to certain extent but there was still much uncertainty as to whether the situation had been fully met even after increased financial al- lowances were made.
 There were three of these vessels authorized last year and three in cluded in the plans for. tM Mfs year and there can be no question but what this country should have the protec- ton which they will afford at the ear- Hest possible moment. At the present time this government has no battle Cruisers in it's navy. These ships are of vital importance in all of the other leading nations and it is time that this country made up for it's negligence in this respect
 The battle cruiser is e. warship which combines speed with fighting ability. It has figured prominently in the work which has been done in the naval battles across the water and the United States navy will be lacking in a vital force just as long as 1t fails 1o get such equipment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
THE EXCESS PROFITS TAX.

Much experience has been had dur ing the past several years with new forms of taxation. This applies par ticularly to federal taxes and now in addition to the others there is added the excess profits tax, provision of the special revenue bill which has just been passed by the last session of ernment with necessary funds and make up for the serious deficit which 1t faces.
 There are certain exemptions from this tax such as corporations exempt from the federal income tax and part nerships of similar character, as are those partnerships whose income is derived from agriculture or from per sona1 services. There are certain ex- emptions under this new tax as there are under the income tax for indi- viduals. whiles>A foreign corporations and partnerships are subject to the tax to the extent that their income from domestic sources exceeds the prescribed limits of exemption
 The following explanatory example of the application of the tax is given by the Guaranty Trust company of New York: A domestic corporation having S2o0,000 actual capital invest ed, and s40,000 annual net earnings would calculate it's tax thus: Net an- nual income s4o.ooo: amount exempt, $21, 900, made up of specific exemption 5000 and eight per cent. of the capi- tai or 16,000; balance subject to eight per cent. tax $19,0o0 on which the tax at the rate of eight per cent would be $1,52o.
 - What the tax will return to the government is a problem, even as the income tax was until it had been tried out, and it will have to be looked up on as an experiment for many months to come.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09

cultivated near your home. Prepare to dot it by getting a seed catalog and planning what you will raise. Don't limit yourselves to vegetables. When you get the backyard plot planted, go around in front and make a flower garden. If enough do this, Waterbury will grow in beauty from year to year. Waterbury Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-09
THE FIVE PER CENT. REBATE.

Early in the administration of Pres ident Wilson. for the purpose of giv- Ing encouragement to American ship ping and increasing the number of vessels flying the American flag, there was enacted into law a provision that a rebate of five per cent in customs would be given on goods carried in such ships. Tt was pointed out at the