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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-22
SALMON INFORMATION

There will be operated on the Alaska coast this year IA salmon cannereS It is estimated that they will pro- duce about five million cases of fish, To make this pack about 30000 men will be employed for average of nine ty days. It will neceSState the taking of seventy million fish to fill these cans These canneries strung along the coast from Ketchkan to Bristol bay about 1000 miles If evenly divided there would be cannery every twenty miles but being located in punches it leaves in places hundreds of miles of the coast without canney the wa tes of which proving to be rich in fish as the old locations In times gone by the idea was to locate as near the mouth of fresh water stream possible in or der to get the fish when they punched and rushing to the spawning grounds,
 The government has stopped this by passing law preventing anyone from fishing within Oneha mile from the mouth of any stream the consequence is canneres
 are being located along the coast without regard to fresh water streams. This has brought into the purse seine boat to catch them they school in the deep water The fish caught this way have proven to be far better for canning purposes than those caught by the old method The flesh er and has not begun to deterorate which follows quickly on entering fresh water
 AlaskaS easiest and quickest resource to develop is her fish and it should be developed by people who make their homes here Everything as far as possible, from fishing to packing and shipping should be done by home labor then Alaska will begin to get population and pros perity
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-22
NOT AN ATTACK ON PATRIOTISM

In connection with the war situation the insurance companies of the country have issued "war clause" in connection with life insurance which limits the benefits under certain conditions and provides for extra premiums should the holder engage in certain extra hazardous work
 Our contemporary up the inlet, being frozen in all winter and advised printed the other day that this was an attack patriotism the policy would become null and void should the holder volunteer for service within two years
 The blank says plainly that provisions for double in demnity and disability benefits under certain situations terminate not the whole policy.
 Life insurance policies cannot be cancelled by the companies
 Most of the large companies mutual and by with holding double benefits from those who go to war; the rights of all the policy holders protected for under extreme demand large percentage of policy holders one company might be killed to put the holdings of all in jeopardy were not such action taken
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-22

on by the federal board of arbitration the members of the Alaska Labor Union and the Alaskan engineering was effective for year-from June 1916 to June l. 1917 It may be that the labor union will seek to gain an advance in certain of the wage scales The cannot be blamed for that It is their inherent right If
 it is true that the cost of living will be much greater this year than last year. there is undoubtedly merit in their presumed intention But let have strike, Let us have the most harmonious relations and determine the matter in businesske way giving and taking and ad-
 ustng any controversy that may arise in the spirit of amy and good will Since the signing of the wage scale
 last year things have moved along in excellent manner considering the magnitude of the railway proect-(An chorage Times.)
 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SEWARD GATEWAY, $1OOO PER YEAR.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-22
STRIKE RUMOR UNFOUNDED

is going the rounds that strike is pending in labor circles This is probably due to the fact that committee is being elected to draw up new wage scale Up to the present time there has been official consdera on of strike and the report is absolutely unfOunded- (Alaska Labor NewS
 The foregoing taken from the columns of the Alaska Labor News, recognized the official organ of the AL aSka Labo" UniOn should set at rest all rumors and re- ports with respect to strikes anticipated strikes on the Alaska railway project The Alaska Labor Union has, i'll the massive labor temple the most costly and of the finest business structures in Anchorage 1t is much concerned in avertng strike, that would tend to demor aze business conditions here others concerned in the towns welfare strike any time before the Labor Temple debts are Equidated, would very seriously danger the fine property and would undoubtedly result in it's being taken by those having liens against it, be- cause if strike called the property would quickly lose large part of it's present fine patronage, not be- cause of non-Sympathy with the strike protest against such action by the labor union but as logical re- suit of decentralization of business conditions generally If things continue now before another year is ushered n the building will be free from all debts and the union will exclusively own mighty fine asset
 As is generally understood the wage scale agreed up
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-03-22

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SEWARD GATEWAY, $lOOO PER YEAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
THREE FUR CAPES STOLEN
FROM STORES THIS WEEK
Other Thefts reported to the Police
Include Eggs, Family Wash and
Red Cross Contribution Box.

Three fur capes valued at $1,000 were
stolen from as many stores in this city
this week. whether they were taken
by professional shoplifters or persons
who did not appreciate their value the
police have not definitely determined.
It is their belief. however. that the
thefts were committed by persons
other than tho ordinary pilferers who
visit stores during the Christmas shop
ping season.
jeremiah E. Dom. 1877 31st street,
has appealed to the police to appre-
bend the individual who yesterday at
ternoon visited a shed on his premises
and stole satchel containing ten
dozen eggs. The eggs had been
brought from the country and kept in
the shed where it was cool. and their
owner is at a loss TO understand how
the person who purloined them learn
ed they were there. He valued them at
80 cents a dozen.
complained to the police Of an annoy
ing theft committed in the rear yard
at her home last night between and
9 o'clock. She said her clothesline was
stripped of the family wash, valued at
$3.50.
Police Of the eighth precinct are ex-
erting themselves in an effort to ap-
prehend an unidentified individual who.
last night. committed a theft in the
lobby of Howard Theater, 7th and T
streets. The loot was a Red Cross con-
tribution box containing sum Of
money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
HIGHER TELEPHONE
RATES ARE OPPOSED
Chevy Chase CitiSenS Association
Declares eompany's Request Il
Unwarranted.

Tho proposed Increase in telephone
rates asked for by the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company was de-
clared ''untimely and unwarranted" by
the Chevy Chase Citizens Association
at meeting in the Chevy Chase School
last night The resolution was intro
duced by L. A. Rogers and adopted
without dissent.
D. F. Hewett said that on several oc-
casions recently his telephone appeared
dead" for several hours at q time.
A resolution was adopted instructing
the secretary to learn from the Public
Utilities Commission what steps have
been taken toward the consolidation of
tho Washington and Georgetown gas
light companies. which action has been
approved by tho commission.
Failure OF Joint committee repre-
senting the Chevy Chase and the Con-
necticut Avenue associations to agree
on a plan to consolidate the two organ
izations was announced by d. F. Hew-
EFT. chairman of the consolidation COM
mittee. It was decided to send letter
ISOLATION. asking il 1t desired to con-
slider consolidation
The Rock Creek association appoint
ed committee to take part in the first
taken too late for the first meeting.
P. B. Parke. chairman of the trans
portation committee, reported that he
had reasons for believing that the
stagger system Of having cars stop
at alternate corners would be tried
some time in January. Mr.. Parke said
there were indications that the system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

william Rock and Frances White
have taken . week from their Broad
way engagements and will be the stel-
lar attraction at B. F. Keith's Theater
next week. They were the features
of HItchcock's "Hitchy Koo" and also
with ziegfeId's Midnight Frolic'' atop
the New Amsterdam Theater. playing
both houses each week. Paul Dickey will
present 'The Lincoln Highwayman;
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Barry. in their
new rube farce. Tho Burglar; the
Misses Campbell, new songs OF their
own in IAN Evening at Home In the
South" and Mons. and Mme. All Loyal,
their clever dog ToQue and the Royal
Canine Four. Other acts will be Doc
ley and Nelson. in all sorts OK 1un;
Frances Kennedy, in humorous songs;
Brenck's Bronzes, the pipe organ re-
citals and the Hearst-Pathe News pic
torial and real war films.
Sunday at and sis p.m.. the Dill
will embrace Adele Rowland, Kalmar
and Brown, 1.-THE Stampede Riders"
and other acts Of this weeks bill.
Friday at pm. at Ketth's. the Reo
Cross Theater Benefit will be given
with the current weeks complete Dill
reinforced by other attractions. The
tickets are now on sale. priced at on
cents and 81. Every cent goes to the
Red Cross war work fund. the theater.
a attractions, box office and stage en-
ployes and musicians having contrib
uted their services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Beban and Flint.

..oh, the Woman" Harrington Rey-
nolds' big girl act, will head the Cosmos
Theater bill next week. Edward Beban
and Grace Flint. stars OF musical comedy.
viii mako their first appearance IN
popular vaudeville also in a revelry Of
song and comedy by Dan Rose. Gordon.
Eldred and company will present Tom
Grants noted sketch from big time.
won BY a Leg; the Tivolf Girls.
singing and dancing trio from the Eng.
lish music halls, will make their nrst
appearance in Washington. and Dawn
June, famous as the California Mer-
maid, will also be seen for the first
time here in water feats in a mammoth
glass tank other attractions will in
clude Holmes and Wells in dainty
singing sketch, "On the Doorstep:
Brown and Evans. in comedy and songs
and an act to be announced, will COM
plete the bill. which will be supple
mented with the big matinee film
feature. More Truth Than Poetry"
which has Nine. Olga Petroya as its
star. and Charlie Chaplin in his latest
screen comedy, 1.-THE Adventlrer.''
Sundays performances. starting at
pm. will feature The Seven Sam
miles," the Four Renne Girls and the
Scott Moore company in Ills Awaken
The Cosmos Theater management
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Photoplay Features.
Loew's Columbia.

The last half Of this week Vivian Martin
will be pictured at Loew's Columbia In her
latest photoplay, MOLLY Entangled." The
story concerns Molly Shawn. q maid OF
Ireland. who lives with her father. the
blacksmith, who - indebted to the
Barrys for his shop. Jim Barry, the
profligate heir to the Barry estate, is in
danger Of losing it lest he marry. Dur
ing carousal he falls and Is SO So
verely injured that the town doctor
pronounces that he will die before
morning. In order to save the fortune
for his mother he summons Molly and
her father, and. putting the facts before
them. asks the girl to marry him. This
she does. but with the arrival Of the
city doctor it is learned that an opera
ton will fix Jim up as good as new.
Then there comes the startling revela-
ton that the man who read the we'd
ding ceremony for Molly and Jim was
no priest at all, but a fugitive from JUS
tice.
Sunday ana the first half Of next
week Billie Burke will be pictured in q
photoplay Of her stage success, 1.-THE
Land of Promise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
"Misalliance.'

Bernard Shaw's "Misalliance' will be
spresented at the Relasco Theater next
week by William Favershams company
:"Misalliance' was written for the Froh-
fman Repertory Company in London and
was acted there some five years ago. but
,the play had not been presented profess
isionally in this country until Mr.. Faver-
sham produced it In New York last Sep
TENDER with cast comparable with that
which played the companion piece. Get
/ ting Married" last winter.
Transferred intact 10 Washington it
includes Maclyn Arbuckle in a role CIV
ing full sweep for his comic powers;
Katharine Kaelred, Elizabeth Risdon, Mrs.
Edmund Quincy, George Fitzgerald, Fred
erick Lloyd and Philip Leigh and others
Of the same caliber.
The comedy. il the piece falls into any
category Of the stage. sets forth anus
ing and unexpected events that occurred
IN and about the villa of Mr.. Tarleton-
tho great John Tarleton OF Tarleton's
underwear@in q few hours on a Saturday
afternoon But before the end there Is
disclosed the traits and ways Of the whole
Tzrleton family, Of their welcomed visit
ors, Lord Summerhays and his son. and
of their unexpected visitors, dropping
from the air or rising from Turkish
bath. Before the end is reached all
have talked OF many things-especia1y OF
the ways Of parents and children and vice
versa-with lively play OF shavian wit
and wisdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Burton Holmes Sunday.

Burton Holmes at the New National
Eheater, Sunday evening Will give his
tayelogua, '.Circling the Pacific" an
addition to the regular series he has
t5ust completed
This will be a novelty in its compre-
thensiveness as 1t will consist of a
rapid cruise all around the Pacific,
touching at Australia. New Zealand,
lFiji, Samoa. the Tonge Islands, Hawaii.
Hong Kong, Japan and Alaska Not in
iany way will he repeat in travel, Incl
ident or picture the experiences emu
lmerated in any of tho travelogues just
given.
"Circling the Pacific will also in
hclude a picturesque and interesting
icruise through the Celibes group
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Philadelphia Orchestra Tuesday.

feature Of the second concert of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, which will oc-
cur at the New National next Tuesday.
will be the appearance OF the cele-
brated French violinist. Jacques Thu
baud. His only previous tour of Amer
lea was in 10000. when he met with
prompt recognition and success in all
large cities. He will play the Lalo
concerto in F. a work particularly
adapted to his style. Mr.. Stokowski
has arranged tho orchestral program
for the occasion.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Associa-
ton has announced that 1t has dis
pensed with the services of eight Ger
man and Austrian players of the or
chestra. who held only first papers of
American citizenship. 1t has felt this
was the only course which could be
regarded as being compatible with the
spirit and obligation of the times. The
vacated positions will be filled by
American musicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
THE EVENING STAR THURSDAY DEUEMBER 6 1917

entrance Of that country into the var.
Tho plot, however. 10 one Of intrigue
and romance rather than war. EIliot
Dexter Is filmed In Cavalierfs support
The last three days Of the week Ine
Fringe OF Society,s picturine Ruth
Roland. Leah Baird and Milton 6ills.
A special Rsd Cross bsnsnt perform:
ance will be given at Moore's STRAND
Theater Friday morning, from 10
o'clock until IL noon, the gross re-
ceipts Of which are to be turned over
to the Red Cross fund, without de-
duction Of any kind or In any amount.
THE Fall Of the Romanofs," Herbert
Brenon's spectacular picture. will be
shown in its entirety, with an elaborate
musical program by the combined
orchestras Of the Garden and Strand
theAters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Moore's Garden.

The photoplay for the last two days
Of this week at Moores Garden The
alter will be "Indiscreet Corienne," a
spirited oomedy-drama, in which Olive
Thomas, former feature OF tho 'Zieg-
field FollieA," will be pictured in the
role Of a young American heiress who
tires of a life of idleness and seeks
adventure as a masked dancer in a
Broadway cabaret. Today and tomor-
row please Help Emily" featuring
Anne Murdoch, will be shown.
Next week three film features of more
than passing worth will be shown,
American Maid" photoplay of the
European battlefronts and the Ameri-
can far west, in which Edna Goodrich
is the pictured: Tho Silent Witness"
featuring Gertrude Mccoy, and The
Ship Of Doom" Short reel subjects
will be shown also. accompanied by
orchestral programs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

and 3ne contingent sxpsnses incident to
medical inspection OF schools. $2,70o.
It was decided that the members use
reach members of the District commit
tees In Congress and also the sppropria-
lions committee to have them include
in the District bill the recommendation
OF tho Commissioners.
1t was announced a number OF new
members have recently Joined the So
ciety. Among them are Nine. Calderon.
wife OF the Bolivian minister: Mrs.
Hannis Taylor. Thomas Bradley. Mrs
Thomas II. Carter, DR.. Willard s. Small,
DR.. Z. H Reed and DR.. H. Janney
Nichols
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
FOR FREE DENTAL CLINICS
IN D. C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Local Society to Make Effort to
Have Congress Appropriate $685.
600 for That Service.

Members of the Society Of Dental by
giene OF tho District Of Columbia and
their friends are to make q determined
effort to have Congress appropriate
$4,000 at the present session for the
establishment of free dental clinics in
the public schools.
At meeting Of tho society yester-
day afternoon in the Public Library. at
which John Dolph presided. there was
a general discussion OF the subject.
Mrs. w. ]. Baxter, who has been
working for many months IN an effort
to organize the society and to have the
clinics established, who is also its vice
president. explained that the District
Commissioners had acted on the request
of the society and included in their es-
Inmates to Congress for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for the establishment
and maintenance Of the clinics.
Recommended by Commissioners.
The Commissioners asked that Con-
gress appropriate the money as follows:
For twelve dental operators at s72o
each; three dental nurses at 5000 each
sixteen medical inspectors at $500 each
three additional graduate nurses at
$1,000 each: one new clerk at $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Gayety.

Review" pretentious offering Of mirth
and melody. comes to the Gayety Theater
next week. 1t IL notable for its breezy
lines. scenic effects. dazzling costumes
and music. Two acts and eight scenes
are required to unfold the story provided.
The cast is headed by Harry K. Morton
and leila Russell. assisted by Danny Muir
ply. Harry O'Neal, Roy Peck, Julia de
Kelety, F1ossie Everette and chorus of
twenty. Vaudeville specialties will be
introduced, among them q series Of art
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS


t lsginska, the pianist marvel. will be
beard tomorrow at the fourth concert
lof the ten-star series. No pupil OF
iEurops,s greatest teacher. Leschitisky.
tit Is declared. has ever advanced so
last a. Leginska. who now IL ranked
among the three foremost pianists OF
the day. The program will include
SONATA In d Major" Domenico Para
dies: "Pastorale'' and "Capriccio.
6carlatti: ~Etude in E Major. Opus 10:
No. g." and 'Polonaise. Opus 40. No. ],
Chopin; Sonata in B Minor" Liszt:
"Etude for the Left Hand In e Flat"
Rubinstein; "Islamey," Ba1akirew. and
fantastic orientale. Music Box" Liza
dow, and 'Mazeppa," List.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Moore's Strand.

Moore's Strand Theater all this week
is showing the wonderful Pathe pictur-
ization of Victor Hugo's Les Miser-
ables."
The feature from Sunday through
Wednesday will be The Eternal
Temptress," in which Lima Cavalieri,
the noted diva and beauty, makes her
cinema debut. The scenes of the pho
toplay are laid In Rome and Venice,
and the action depicts, the complexities
of diplomatic life in Italy prior to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Nine. Aida December IS.

Mme. Frances Aida, the prima donna
soprano Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company. and Wynne Pyle. the young
American pianist, will be heard here in
recital at the National December IS.
Wynne Pyle. a young woman pianist
from Texas. heralded as an artist Of
exceptional merit, will offer a program
that promises treat to students Of the
piano. Frank La Forge. the composer
pianist. will be the assisting artist to
Nine. Aida.
The proceeds of the recital will be
for the benefit of the Visiting Nurse
League of the Church of the Covenant.
Tickets may be had at the office Of r.
Arthur Smith, 1906 q street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
"Once Upon a Time"

Chaunoey olcott.s new play. -Once
Upon o Time" a story in four chapters,
especially written for Mr. Olcott by
Miss Rachel Crothers. author Of THE
Heart Of Paddy Whack." will be the
attraction at the New National next
week. Mr.. olcott appears as Torrance
O'Shaunesey, whose warm-hearted
Irish temperament and readiness to
help q friend endear, him to those as
imprcvident as himself. It is a modern
story woven into four chapters
Conan & Harris, who are directing
the Olcott tour, have supplied him with
q splendid scenic production and COM
petent cast, that includes Edward
Fielding. Elmer Grandin. George Bren-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

would also bs tested on ths IAN street
line Of the Capital Traction Company.
Mr.. Parke said he told the members
of tho public utilities commission at q
recent conference that q better idea OF
tho systems worth could be obtained
by trying It on the two lines stimuli
taneously. A representative Of the wo-
mans party appeared before the meet
ing to invite the residents of Chevy
Chase to q gathering in Belasco The
ater Sunday afternoon, which will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

The development OF northern Min
nesota. with particular reference TO
promoting the sheep-raising industry.
10 to be discussed at q series of meet
ings beginning today at Brainerd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

The worlds record for big apples is
held by the variety known as the
Spokane Beauty, some specimens of
which weigh as much as thirty-eight
ounces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

win give an exceptional matinee FRI
day. December II. the entire proceeds
Of which 1t will donate to the American
Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06
Rock and White.

aaa, Ethel Wilson, Jessie Ralph and
Bonnie Marie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-06

Doll Carriages OF
genuine reed; made
exactly like the large
carriages; b b e r
tired wheels; steel
spokeS-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-06
Spirited Discussions.

Win the exception OF one number
Mrs F n Houghton's paper on the
moral training OF the child Ia the
home, the program scheduled for the
Patrons cub at Cotteral school yes.
terday afternoon was postponed
while Supt Thos Scott explained To
the members the rules and rcgula
tions governing the high school IN
the system OF grading Mrs L $
Lowther of Tie school board, then de
livered very lorceful talk instruciing
the patrons as to their duty in regard
10 schools. Very spirited, not 10 say
heated discussions, followed the ta'ks
The club in q brief business sess II
paid five dollars for the o NJ I
scholarship fund and five dollars it
the state educational loan fund Inc
March meeting will be at Banner
school