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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
SOCIALISTS TO
 DISCUSS PEACE
 FROM THE RUSS
Independents in Reichstag Demand A Special Session to Thoroughly Discuss Peace Overtures
 Made by Rebel Leader

LONDON, Nov. 16.-The Indepen- dent Socialist group of the German Reichstag has made a request upon the President of the Reichstag to con- yoke immediately a special session. The Socialists demand that there be- ing a general discussion of the peace offer of Nikolai Lenine, leader of the Russian Bolshevigi.
 The peace proposal is reported to have reached Berlin two days ago fol- lowing the control of Petrograd by the Maximalists.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
IDITAROD EDITOR Is
 REMAINING ON THE JOB

According to the arrivals from the Iditarod, now in Seward, c. M. Ar buckle has resumed publication of the Iditarod Pioneer and has associated with him Leo Chfford, formerly cir culation manager. Charles Derry, formerly connected with lhc Pioneer is now on the outside and Mir. Arbuc- kle was all ready to mush over the trail, when he decided 10 remain and he has again started publication of his weekly which suspended publica- tion during the middle of October.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
MAN HUNT IN
 OREGON ENDS;
 TAKE CONNECTS
Negro Couyicts, Honor Men From Salem PeniteDtiary Escape From Guards-One Convict Is
 Surrounded in Woods

PORTLAND, Nov. 16.-Fol.owing several days of a man hunt for Far ley Hunt and John Major. negro con victs who escaped from the honor squad near the Salem penitenUary, they were captured this morning. The two convicts were about to board a freight train here.
 Jesse Taylor the third negro who escaped, is surrounded by a posse in the woods one mile from the penitcu- tiary.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
YUKONERS CONTRIBUTE
 TO LIBERTY BOND

Word comes from Seattle that one of the banks there sold $6,O00 of Lib erty Bonds by wireless to residents of Circle City, Alaska. Circle City is one of the oldest mining camps on the Yukon river. The nearest bank is at Ruby or Fairbanks, several hundred miles away. However, in order not to be left out, the residents ordered thc'~ bonds by wireless.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
KILLED IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Nov. 16.-Ole Nevrick, a sailor, was killed in a street brawl here early this morning and s. G. Cook, a companion has been arrested by the police. A search is being made for two others. Witnesses said the fight, which ended in one mans death, started when Nevrick offered to whip anyone in the crowd on the street.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
NO MEXICAN RAID

PRESIDIO, Texas, Nov 16. - Vfistas failed to make their con-
 tamplated raid across the border which was threatened yesterday. Capt. Juarretta, private secretary to Bandit Villa was taken this . morning while he was walking along the border on American soil
 .a.a saast ts#
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
JOHN W. FOSTER DEAD

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-John w. Foster, died here today at the age of eighty-one. He was former Secretary of State under President Harrison succeeding Blaine when the latter re- signed after his famous quarrel with the chief executive; former minister to China and the father-in-law of the present Secretary of State, Robert Lansing.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
FAIRBANKS LAD
 MEMBER OF CREW
 OF TORPEDOED BOAT

FAIRBANKS, Nov. l6. - Harry Delvig, of this city, was third officer on board the American steamship Rochester, which was torpedoed by a German submarine.
 No advices have been received here vet whether he was among those kill ed. His friends have telegraphed with a view of learning further de- tails.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
NM WAR INSURANCE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. - About 2,OOO policies aggregating $1S,OOO,OOO already have been 5aken by sailors and soldiers under the new war insu- rance plan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
German War RepOrL

BERLIN, Nov. I6.-The Teutons have captured the town of CismOn, Italy. The Austrians are on the west bank of the Piaye and have advanced and captured one thousand Italians.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
Tnrns Down Omee

LONDON. Nov. 16. - Lord North cline. who previous to his departure for America, condemned the present air patrol system of the British, has declined the appointment as head of the new Air Ministry. This was oi- fered Go him this forenoon by Pre- mier Lloyd George.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
IS APPOINTED
 TERRITORIAL INSPECTOR

William Maloney has been reap pointed Territorial Mine Inspector by Gov. Strong, according to advices re- ceived in Seward today. This is Mir. Maloney's third appointment as his term expires every two years.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
HOLLAND OFFERS SUGAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.-H0lland has offered the United States many million tons of sugar, owned by the Dutch in New York and held in Dutch colonies.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
 OF WAR IS APPOINTED

WASHINGTON, Nov 16.-Major Benedict Crowell of Cleveland, Ohio, engineer officer in charge of the Washington office of the Panama Ca nal. has been appointed assistant se- cretarv of war He succeeds William
 mgraham who has been made sur veyor of the port of Portland, Maine.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-11-16

The lodge of Eagles at Keich.kan subscribed S1OOO for the second issue of Liberty Loan Bonds.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK.

London. May 11-German submarines
have sunk the Norwegian steamers Tiger
and Leikanger of the coast of Spain, ac-
cording to dispatches received here to-
day
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
IBRIGHTWOOD OPPOSES
NEWSPAPER COLLECTION
Possible Spread of Disease Among
Children, Warning Of Speaker.

Opposing the collection of newspapers
by school children on the ground that
measles and scarlet fever among pubic
school children could be traced TO tnht
source, was the chief topic Of discussion
at meeting of the Brightwood Citizens
Association held In the BrigntWooo
school last night.
The subject was introduced by DR..
Louis ]. Battle, chairman Of the COM
mittee on public health, who made re-
port dealing with that question which op-
posed the findings Of the District Health
Department. No action was taken on
the report.
A report by George Francis williams
chairman OF the Improvement committee
was read dealing with the proposed ex-
tension of roads, and the resurfacing OF
streets in the neighborhood
Resolutions approving the action OF the
Board of Education in reappointing su-
perintendent Thurston for another term
and the recommendation to the Commis-
sioners asking Congress to appropriate
S25,0o0 for the upkeep of the Columbia
Polytechnic Institute for the Blind, were
adopted, as was a suggestion that the
Fort Stevens reserve be made a public
park.
DR.. Ryan Devereux was invited to ad-
dress the public at the Brightwood
school, May IS, at s o'clock, to be fol-
lowed by the election OF p. w. Calsee.
G. s. Pope, Anthony Lehr, and Arthur
]. Dinger to membership in the associa-
ton. Charles W. Ray, president Of the
association, presided.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
BUY A HEART TODAY
FOR Babies SAKE
Pedestrians to Be Tagged to Aid Un-
fortunate Little Ones.
$ tag day for the babies.

Today Is tag day for the babies
Pretty girls and motherly matrons will
tag passersby upon the streets visit all
the large stores and office buildings, and
distribute red hearts everywhere.
Have a heart and help the babies &"
will be their plea. Each red heart. in
dicative OF the generosity OF the wearer.
will represent hope to some unfortunate
little one.
Workers who will represent the Day
Nursery and Dispensary Association. 4s5
II street southeast. expect to raise a larg-
er sum for the babies this year than ever
before. The need Is greater, they say.
The war is taking away many fathers,
Mrs. Roe Fulkerson. chairman OF the
committee on arrangements. explained
last night and there is an increase in
the number of women who must go out
into the world to work for their living.
But the babies must be taken care
of. despite war and increased prices for
food and milk. So the Day Nursery and
Dispensary Association is preparing to do
its part. They are to practice the doc
trine that charity begins at home.
Hearts will be huttering today. Have
a Heart"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
OTHER TEMPERATURES.
TIDE TABLES,

TIDE TABLES
Furushed By United States Coast and Geodetie
SurTey)
tide, u p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12

Midnight, 50; a. m. A; a. M, -; s a. m. y
a. m, 50; 10 a. m, 81; IL noon. g.: p. m. IS
p m.' g; 6 p m, e5; p m, %; 10 y. m, s.
Highest, 6; lowest A.
Relative humidty-s a. M, g.; p. m. Is;
p. m. 81.
Rainfall ts p. m. to s p ny. 0: hours Of sun
shine l35; per cent of possible sunshine IS.
Temperature same date last yeHr-HiEhest, 50; low
est, g.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
Indian 0peretta Given
By Armstrong Players

The Indian Operetta, THE Feast Of the
Red Corn" was presented by the Arm
strong Players Of the Armstrong Manual
Training School at the Dunbar High
School Auditorium at First and o streets
northwest last night. under the direction
Of Benjamin Washington. The leading
roles of the chieftain and the queen
were played by Delano wIlberson and
Cornelia Webb. assisted by a chorus or
two-score well trained Indian girls.
A large audience enjoyed the Indian
fairy tale, among those present being
Mrs. Coralie f. Cook, of the Washington
Board of Education. The musical num-
bers were by F. A. Cole, and costumes
and lighting effects by the students.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
TABLEAUX WILL open
GOVERNMENT THEATER
Scenes of Dramatic History to Be
Shown with Eminent Actor Cast.

Plans for the dedication, June l, of the
National Sylvan Theater, an outdoor
playhouse built by the government at
the southern end of the Monument
Grounds, were announced yesterday.
This theater is the first institution of
its kind in the United States and the
only theater ever built by the American
government. Plans for its dedication in
clude the presentation OF a series of tab
leaux by some OF the most distinguished
actors. Among them will be Z. H. Soth-
ern, Julia Marlowe, William Faversham,
Julie OPP. Otis Skinner, Maude Adams,
James X. Hackett, Beatrice Beckley,
Wilton Lackaye and Margaret Anglin.
Mrs. Christian Hemmick who is largely
responsible for the construction of the
theater, induced Col. w. w. Harts, su-
perintendent of public buildings, to in
clude the appropriation estimate in his
budget two years ago.
Spectacles 10 be given will portray the
Birth OF the Drama" the "Degenera-
ton of the Drama" and the Triumph
Of the Drama"
Isadora Duncan and her pupils also
will take part in the program. The Unit
ed States Marine Band will furnish the
music.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
DON'T MUZZLE
THE WATCHDOG
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paralysis, the snIped seamen in Vera
Cruz to typhoid.
The LusItanIa ran upon a rock.
OF lesser things we might never
have heard at all.
That we now find ourselves EIorI-
ously ranged in the ranks or eiyiIIIa-
ton Is because as individuals we have
weighed the evidence and so UIIIed.
malignant ruler with complete DOW
er over the press could have made us
believe that William of Germany was
ChristIan martyr and Papa" Jonre
n Turkish assassin.
When a free people gives MP with
one hand its right TO free speech, with
the other IL strikes liberty n death
blow. suppose that Mr.. Taft had
worked upon our imREinRtiOns until we
had presented him this precious prfvI-
leEe OF ours. suppose, then, that in
1919 we had elected 10 the Presidency,
not Woodrow Wilson, but some emil
nent COMMENTATORS In whose breast
the real allegiance was not to that
country TO which his fOrbears had fled
from persecution but TO the country
from which they had fled!
The knowledge that the truth is
being withheld from the American peo-
pie will give far greater aid and COM
fort to our enemy than any Informa-
tiOn purveyed by an over jealous re-
porter and passed by n nOddInE editor.
For then he will know that he can
slip by the peoples watchdog. the
press, and among the creduIous dis
seminate his rUInOus and cankerIng
lies.
judgment based upon rumOrs Is
not truth worth the breath with which
IL IL spoken. Is the voice of the
American people, which in every mo-
mentOus finaIity has spoken Justly and
for Justice, TO become a mere sound,
siEnIfyinE nOthingt
That is just what IL will become, the
moment the American people let any
group of individuals put a muEEle on
their watchdog.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
NATIONS GREAT MEN
IN RUSSIAN MISSION
Elihu Root. Special Ambassador, Leads
Well-Selected Group for Conference.

A powerful group of nine Americans,
heads of the military, financial. in
dustrial and diplomatic interests of the
nation in this war, will represent the
United States at the allied war council vt
Petrograd.
Led by Elihu Root. hailed in Europe's
chancellories as the greatest living
Russia as a special Ambassador on
mission OF friendship and service. the
high commission will leave soon for the
Russian capital, it was announced yes
terday, simultaneously with the per-
sonnel OF the body. As a member OF the
commission, Mai. Gen. Hugh L. Scott.
chief of stan, U. S. A, will go to help
reorganize the Russian army.
The membership was selected by Presi-
dent Wilson with ths utmost care, that
the United States might be represented
by experts in the discussion of every
problem likely to arise in the confer
ences. AS finally chosen the commission
includes diplomat a banker. a labor
leader, a Socialist, two industrial
chisftsins and two of the best known
American military and naval leaders.
The diplomat is EEhu Root, former
Secretary OF State, and of War, and
former Senator from New York. As
chairman Of the high commission Mr..
Root holds the title OF Ambassador on
Special Mission Tho banker Is Samuel
r. Bertron, OF New York. noted as an
expert in international financial AFFAIRS.
The labor leader, chosen especially to
represent this nation before the new
ascendant labor element in the Russian
republic, Is James Duncan, second vice
president OF the American Federation Of
Labor, who with Samuel Gompers has
taken part for months in the war
councils of the government The
Socialist, who will meet with the
dominant Socialist element in the new
Muscovite democracy. is Charles Ed
ward Russell. OF New York, author and
lecturer. and OF radical political lean
ings similar to those Of the Russian lead
ers.
The industrial chieftains are Cyrus R
Mccormick, of Chicago. president of the
International Harvester Company. and
Charles r. Crane, also OF Chfekgo, a
retired manufacturer.
Both Gen. Scott and Rear Admiral
James II. Glennon, naval ordnance ex-
pert who goes as representative OF that
department. will be accompanied by ex-
tensive stafrs OF experts in various lines.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
NAVY ENLISTMENTS
near WAR STRENGTH
Rush Of Recruits Swamps officials and
10000 Is Now in Sight.

with the navy already past the s6 900
mark, and Secretary Daniels expressing
qualification at the recruiting, enlist
ments in the army continue to fall of,
according to figures made public yester-
day.
The total number of recruits Thursday
was only 2,105, the War Department an
nounced. Pennsylvania led with Ss7. In
diana was second with 2O2, and Illinois
third with 153.
At the close OF business Thursday the
navy had 95,O2S men in the service, less
ment of 100000. Officials predicted this
and the decks cleared for the drive for
I5o. 900. which Congress soon will author
ize.
Secretary Daniels, calling upon skilled
laborers to join the service, yesterday
expressed satisfaction at the recruiting
so far.
"Enlistments continue to come in at a
gratifying rate" he said. Since the me
morable night Of President Wilson's war
address there has been a net increase of
81, ,3f, almost 50 per cent.
The rush OF recruits has swamped the
navy and the men now being accepted
are temporarily permitted to remain at
their homes until provision can be made
for their housing. The exposition
grounds at San Diego, Cal, have been
converted into a naval station and tents
and temporary barracks are being rushed
to completion at Norfolk. Newport, Chi
cago, Charleston and Yerba BuenA, Cal,
near San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
CONDITION OF THD WATER

remperatre and condition Of water yesterday:
t SrSat hals-remperature. s.; condition, muddy.
Daleczrlia reserToir-rempsutnre. 6; condition at
nortn connection, very clear; condition at south
connection, very clear. Georgetown distributing
LeseIor-remperature. 81; condition at innusnt
on.s no0,s, rsy clear; condition - snlusutS gate
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
breaches ON FRANCE
AS OUR TRUE FRIEND

In appreciation of the fraternal rela-
tions existing between the United States
and France since the Revolution, Rev.
Abram Simon preached special sermon
on The French and English Commits
sions at the Tomb Of George Washing
tom in the Eighth Street Temple last
night.
mo nation can be ungrateful for serv-
ice rendered without isolating itself from
the rest of humanity" said DR.. Simon,
and when she stands by herself disin-
tegration begins and the end is not far
off. That is the lesson we can draw
from the British and French commits
sions.
America is at war" said Or. Simon,
but she has no feeling other than
friendship for the people of Germany and
her allies. 1t is the bureaucracy against
which she is arrayed."
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
Austrian Peace ENJOYS
On Way to Switzerland

London. May n.-Morning newspapers
today gave prominence to a report from
Amsterdam that three Austrian states
men are soon TO leave for Switzerland
with the intention of proceeding TO
sion.
The dispatch is given considerable cred
ence because Of the widespread peace ak
that has been coming from Austria re-
Gently. The Amsterdam dispatch says
the statesmen will hear authorized rO-
posals upon which peace can be be l.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES.

District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Fair
Saturday and Sunday little change in temperature
gentle to moderate northwest to north winds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-10
ORGANIZE NEW
CHURCH SUNDAY
Hope Chapel Changes Into
Presbyterian Organization
as Result of Work.

What has hitherto been known as
Hope chapel was organized into a
new Presbyterian church Sunday.
The organization of the new church
las come as result of an out
growth OF Sunday school class
started some 10 years ago. The
Sunday school classes We're for a
long time held in private homes,
tLt as the mum ber of members in
creased a grocery store on Lear St.
was used and eventually a small
building was erected
The work has gradually progress
eel until the congregation last Oc-
tober made an appeal 10 the Pres
bytery at Logansport that they be
organized into an autonomous
church The appeal was generous
ly received and committee APP
pointed with fun authority to pro-
coed.
DIR. g. A Lippincott. who has
been acting as chairman Of the
committee. preached the opening
sermon. Rev. George W. Allison
was appointed minister.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-10
MISS FLORENCE LANE
Is MARRIED SUNDAY

The marriage of Miss Florence
Lane. daughter of Mr. and Mrs L.
-. Lane, 125 +. Broadway St, and
Russell o. TOwne son of Mr.. and
Mrs. -. O. Towne, 202 5. Scott ST..
was solemnized Sunday afternoon
at the home of the brides parents
i'm the presence of the immediate
family. Rev. II. IT, Crowder per
formed the ceremony. Mildred Lane
sister of the bride, and Frank w
Kelly were the attendants The
brides gown was of white georgette
crepe and she carried a bOquet of
bride roses. Miss Lane wore a dress
OF yellow geOrgette crepe and also
carried white roses. Preceding and
during the ceremony Mendolssohn's
march. Perfect Day" II Love You
Truly" and eco. Promise Me" were
rendered.
Mr.. Towne was formerly connect
ed with the Saxon Motor co. Of De
troit and is now enlisted i'm the
American Service CO. which will
leave soon for France. He will leave
tonight for CoIum bus barracks. Mrs.
Towne will remain at home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-10
LET CHRIST DWELL IN
YOUR HEART BY FAITH

That Christ may dwell I'm your
hearts 10y faith. being rooted and
grounded in love "-Ephesians 3:Il.
That which counts I'm the heart or
life OF man Is the Relation of in
Glviduai 50 walton from sin said
Can't. Nehemiah Brooks in his SER
mon at the Salvation army serv-
ices sunday evening He said:
Implanted trees with roots ex-
posed 10 the heat Of a scorching
sun wither 10 no account. hut when
rooted and grounded they spread
branches, blossom and decorate for
ests. fields and city avenues with
leaves that form shade for man,
birds and beasts. as we'll as aids 10
atmospheric publication.
The apostles of Jesus Christ. our
Redeemcr. became rooted and
grounded in the love of God by the
indwelling power of the Holy Spirit,
with the result of spreading Chris
tian branches of the tree of life
through the ages of time, bringing
comfort and cheer 20 people in
hooks and corners in the slumish
tenements Of large cities and COM
munities of every station in life.
The mighty Christian army is
formed by individual roofing and
grounding i'm the love of God, for
man as the power TO choose the
eOod or refuse with its destructive
consequence"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-10

by her captain. officers, and crew,
she was sunk.
The other destroyer, Mary Rose,
was Immediately attacked by the
two German vessels and blown up
by a shot in her magazine.
The two enemy vessels which
later detailed reports show were OF
very fast cruiser class-then pro-
ceeded TO attack the vessels of the
convoy. sinking nine of them.
Owing TO the fact that the es-
cOrt vessel which was fitted with
wireless had been detached. and oW-
ing 10 Mary Rose being sunk i'm
mediately and Strongbow's wireless
being put out of action 10y the first
shot. no message reached the adj
miral commanding the Orkueys, and
the commander-in-chi OF the
grand fleet. or the admiralty. that
the convoy had been attacked until
the surviving ships arrived at Ler-
wick. The admiralty did not re-
ceive the Information until p. ~.
Having regard TO the disposition OF
our forces on the 18th. we are en-
titled 10 say that we received Wire
less Information and with three
vessels situably fitted il is reason
able TO expect that we should have
received that Information the
British navy would have asked no
better chance than II then had 20
intercept the raiders on their return
Journey. In this case the opportu-
niJy was denied u.s.
The scandinavian convoy system
was started I'm April Of this year,
and more than $500 vessels have
been conveyed by the British navy.
This Is the first occasion upon
which a single ship has been lost
by surface attack in the Scandina-
Wan convoy. I mention this convoy
particularly. but there are other
conveys continually passing up and
down and across the North sea. and
our losses in them have been pro-
portionG|ely less