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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
BON DIVINE NOW
 IN MINING GAME

Bon Devine, we'll known Sewardite, arrived on the Evans last night from the states where he has been for the past year. He is a member of the party which will operate this summer on the Wilson properties in Moose Pass. His brother c. x Devine is al- so member of the party. Bill Devine, another brother, who is also well known in Seward, having lived here for a couple of years, IS interested in the establishment of potash plant, near Seattle, where he is at the pres ent time.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
MILITARY UNIT
 DRILLS WELL FOR
 THE FIRST TIME

More than fifty members turned out last night for the first drill of the local military unit. All were inter ested and attentive and threw their best efforts into the work, with the result that a great deal was accom- plished.
 Most of the evening was spent per fecting the various elementary scot movements, and, considering that most of the members present had never drilled before, the results were very gratifying.
 The work proved so interesting to the drillers that they decided that one evening a week was not enough and hereafter will meet twice a week, on Wednesday and Friday nights at 7:3O o'clock. So tomorrow night the body will meet again for it's second lesson.
 Mir. Luttrell proved himself last night to be very competent instluc- tor, and well versed in military affairs, and if the company will con tinue to lend him the attention that prevailed last evening, it will not be long before we have a well trained military body in Seward.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
NEUTRALS ALARMED OVER J. s.
 EMBARGO ON SUPPLIES
(By United States Cable)

WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26.-European neutras are thoroughly alarmed the policy of the United States of curailng food exports in effort to prevent the eventual delivery of supplies to Germany it was disclosed here yesterday.
 Noticeably agtated, Dr. Ritter minister to the United States from Switzerland called at the state de- partment and requested audience with President Will in order that he might personally lay before the chief executive the plight in which his country will be placed a result of the embargo.
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PRESIDENTS CONSCRIpT|ON BILL HAS MAJORITY IN HOUSE VOTE-..
 CHAMP CLARK IN BITTER ATTACK
(By United States CAblsl

WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26.-The advocates in congress of the volunteer system admitted today that they fear utter defeat awaits their efforts to block Pres dent Wilson's plan for army to be raised by selective conscription only.
 Champ Clark made bitter attack on the presidents bill from the floor of congress- asserting that Missourans classed conscript in any form with the word convict
 Members of congess who have been supporting the selective conscrption bill made the claim this morning that they have majority of sixty in the house.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
s2OO,O 100000 LOANED TO ENGLAND

WASHINGTON, Thursday April 26.-America's 's first loan to Great Britain consummated yesterday morning when Secretary of the Treasury William G Me Adoo handed Spring Rice United States government warrant for $2OOOOO,00O.
 Itav will most likely get the loan of $2OOOOOOOO as anned for It is believed here that the bulk of the loans tc Great Britain and Italy will be spent in the United States for food supplies and munitions
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EARLY MORNING
 BLAZE CAUSES
 LITTLE DAMAGE

A fire in one oT the little cabins back of the Palace bar building, was the cause of calling the fire depart. ment to work about 4 o'clock this morning. The house is occupied by Ed. Bolmer and he was about the last one in that neighborhood to realize the existence of fire. The house was full of smoke when the department arrived and it was necessary for them to awaken Bolmer, who could have been suffocated very easily in the dense smoke.
 The origin of the fire was in the bed clothing, and in want of a more prob able cause, the proverbial lighted cig- arctic will have to be blamed again. The loss consisted principally of time and sleep
 The new chemical apparatus, unac- customed to travelling at fifty miles an hour, turned over on it's way to the fire, resulting in the bending of an axe. The damage done was not Seri- ous enough to prevent the apparatus from continuing to the fire.
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ADMIRAL FARRAGUT
 ON WAY NORTH
 HAS IT FOR HERE

SEATTLE, Thursday, April 26.- The Admiral Farragut sailed north last night with the following passen- gers for Seward: G. c. Boe, E. Davis, L. Starr and wife, E. o. Sawyer, Will liam Canavan, Jack Lait, Ed. Barret, c. Stevens, Iver Kroland, and seven steerage. .....
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
RINTELEN RETURNED FROM ENGLAND

NEW YORK, Thursday, April 26.-Franz Rinteen captain in the German navy, indicted in 1915 with repre- sentative Frank Buchanan, David Lamar, and former Representative H. Robert Fowler on an alleged cOnSpr acy to nstgate strikes in munitions plants with the CO., operation of the laborers' national peace council was brought here today from England where he had been prisoner of war It is understood that Rnteen will be
 witness in the trial of those who indicted with him.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
25O.OOO BERLIN LABORERS STRIKE

WASHINGTON, Thursday April 26.-According to message received by the state department from Minister Stova at Bene an open movement is on in Switzerland headed by committee of Germans to spread propaganda of republication and democracy
 WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26. - Reports re- ceved by the state department through official channels tell of strike of 250000 aborers in Berlin The depart says that the incident shows the growth of the desire for peace on the part of the workingmen.
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BOATS AND TRAINS

The Admiral Evans left at 4 o'clock this morning for Anchorage.
 The Alameda arrived at 12:30 thiG afternoon from Anchorage.
 The Alaska was due in Juneau yes terday.
 The train left this morning at 9 o'clock for Mile 40.
 The Admiral Farragut sailed from Seattle last night for Seward
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26

MT. and Mrs. Frank Boedrich ar rived on the Evans from Los Angeles, where they recently sold out their restaurant interests, and will locate here.
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SENATOR BORAH WILL RETIRE TO
 PRIVATE LIFE AFTER TWO YEARS

WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26-Senator Borah of Idaho has given out Abatement addressed to the people of Idaho in which he states that he will retire from public life in March, 1919
 Senator Borah declined to disclose any plans he may have made as to future intentions.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
ROOT ACCEPTS RUSSIAN COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, Thursday April 26.-Following several hours conference between the president and Ehu Root it was admitted that the latter had accepted the charmanshp of the Russian commission Root said that the announcement must come from the president
 Later today Root formally announced his acceptance of the charmanshp of the commission.
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CHINA TO ENTER WAR ON GERMANY

PEKING, China Thursday April 26-A conference held today of provisional military governors the premier presiding voted unanimously that China enter the war against Germany.
 The members of parliament are overwhelmingly in favor of declaring war but the president still undecided
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MONGOLIA GUN NAMED AFTER TEDDY

LONDON, Thursday, April 26-Captain Rice of the S. S. Mongolia said today that the gunners aboard the ship had named the guns after vious public men, and that the which destroyed the submarine was Theodore Roosevelt So Teddy after a fired the first gun of the war.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26
GERMAN DESTROYERS
 BOMBARD DUNKIRK---
 PURSUED BY PATROLS
tBy United States cab'e)

PARIS, Thursday April 26 - German destroyer fotila bombarded Dunkirk for fully ten minutes tnlS morning after which the deStroyes ea toward oS'enG t oyaaf sneed pursued by British and French patrol ships. ,.4,
 One of the French torpedo boats was sunk during the engagement.
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READY TO AID IN DEFENSE OF RUSSIA
eBy United States CaSls)

HEISINGFORS Thursday, April 26-The council of army and navy delegates Sveaborg has decided to send wireless message to the allied fleets stating that the Baltic fleet and the army forces detailed to defend its base are in complete readiness to fight to the last in defense of free Russia.
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DARCY-CHIP CONTEST IS CANCELLED

COLUMBUS o. Thursday, April 26 The boxing contest scheduled between Les Darcy and Ch has been forbidden by the governor heavy pressure being brought on the executive by opponents of the boxing game
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OLDING EAST BOUNDARY GARVELLE
BOTH SIDES STRUGGLING FOR DECISION

NEW YORK, Thursday, April 26. - Todays associ- ated press summary states that the fourth day of the ter rife struggle along the British front in France opened with both sides still struggling vainy for decision It would seem continues the report that the revolutionary which were ominously swelling through Europe prior to the inception of the great battle have been drowned in the thunders of the battefeds but nd cations are not lacking that momentous events about to occur behind the fighting lines.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-04-26

c. E. Butler of Juneau, arrived on the Admiral Evans this morning.
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AMERICAN SCHOONER IS TORPEDOED

WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26.-The American schooner Birdsa torpedoed today and the rescued by British patrol boat.
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TRAILS

Trails poor with temperature of 39 at Mile 52 and 40 at Mile Fl.
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GERMANS FAIL IN EIGHT ATTACKS


 LONDON, Thursday, April 26. - The war office an nounced today that the Germans failed in eight different attacks last night against Garvele TEUTONS HOLDING EAST BOUNDARY GARVELLE
 BERLIN, Thursday, April 26. - The war office an nounced today that the German forces still holding the eastern boundary of Garvelle
 GENERAL HAIG CAPTURES 5000 GERMANS
 LONDON, Thursday, April 26-General Haig, com andng the British forces on the western front reported this morning that in the battle wagng Arras since Monday, 5000 German prisoners have been captured.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17

perity Of the city. The Waddell-
William Lumber Company operates
exclusively on tupelo gum timber
and supplies the shook factory of
the Texas Oil Company with mate
rial for containers for oil cans. The
shook factory was built at cost of
S125,000 and is equipped with up
to-date machinery. Between $50 and
200 men are employed.
Another new industry is that of
the Louisiana Syrup and Canning
Company, which operates molasses
mill and canning factory. This COM
pany manufacturers pure sugar cane
syrup and has built up an immense
trade. All of the product is sold un-
der the "Tiger Island" brand The
syrup is canned in popular sizes, so
that it is handled easily by retailers.
FRISCO RAILROAD EXTENSION
The New Iberia and Northern rail-
road, branch of the Frisco System,
running from Port Barre to Shady
side, on Bayou Teche, has recently
been extended to Patterson, which
brings the line within six miles of
Mogan City. Negotiations are pend
ing, with excellent prospects for sue
cess, for bringing the road from Pat
terson to Berwick, on the opposite
side Of the Atchafalaya river from
Morgan City, and later into this city
by means of bridge or ferry sys-
tenn. Extension of the line to Nor
gan City is considered certainty. 1t
is said Morgan City and Berwick are
willing to vote tax to induce the
Frisco to make the extension.
Completion Of the line to Morgan
City will bring this branch of the
Frisco to within less than eighty
miles of New Orleans. The business
interests of New Orleans might get
the gap between Morgan City and
New Orleans built if they will make
the proper effort.
Morgan City has wideawake bus
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
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THRIFT THOUGHT.

A large amount of good food in po-
tatoes, including most of the valu-
able mineral elements, is wasted by
ordinary methods of peeling. Bak-
ing Gin the jackets" also means a
loss (if the jacket is not eaten)
since much of the meat of the po-
tatoes to the stiffened skin and is
discarded. Here is suggestion
made by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture for reducing the
discarded portion of the potato to a
minimum.
An Economical Way to Peel Potatoe.
Drop washed potatoes in a vessel
of rapidly boiling water and allow
them to remain ten minutes. Re-
move and strip the thin skin as when
potatoes are peeled after thorough
cooking by boiling. The potatoes will
still be practically raw and may be
handled like raw peeled potatoes in
preparing any dish. as scalloped,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
By w. D. Robinson
The Times-Picayune

Morgan City, La, Dec. 15.-Mor-
9sn City is growing at such rapid
rate that it has become necessary to
provide room for expansion. The
growth of the city has been so fast
that the town is cramped for space.
Additional ground is needed for res
idences, business enterprises and in
dustrial establishments, and local
capitalists have taken steps to fur
nish the land.
With that end in view, the Nor
gan City Company, capitalized at
$4,000, has been organized to re-
claim and drain swamp land adjacent
to the city. The company has pur-
chased about 1000 acres of land ly-
ing between the existing limits of
Morgan City and Lake Palourde, a
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
1000 Red Cross Members Is
Mark Set For Morgan City
Committee Women In White Uniforms Of Organ
nation Start Great Drive This Morning
Throughout Business and Residence Sec
lions

Give the Red Cross a thou and
members in Morgan City" is the riot
cry of the white-robed crusa lars
who are invading every home and
business house here today in heir
quest for members and money. The
business districts this morning we're
meeting the advances of the commit
tee women by responding readily.
Many Of the heads of mercantile
houses have seen that every en-
ployee enrolled, and in the residence
sections the women and children are
piling UP a glorious total.
A dozen or more teams of canvass
ers are working the entire territory
and they will continue until every
citizen, white or black, has been Civ
en- the opportunity to join the or
ganization of which all America is
daily becoming more proud. The
million members in the U. S. will be
increased to ten million before
Christmas Day, and it is the opinion
of all those now identified with the
Red Cross that this increased men,
bership will be the greatest Christ
mas Gift to humanity the world
could experience. Every commun-
ity in the nation is making the same
great drive for Red Cross members
that is being made this week in
Morgan City and it is hoped that the
national membership will reach not
less than 10 per cent of the total
population before the drive is ended.
st. Mary Parish had about 1900
members after the April drive in this
parish. This present drive will
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17

mess organization in the Chamber of
Commerce, and the town is not over
looking anything that will bring ad-
ditional transportation facilities. The
business interests want more water
ways as well as more railroads. The
Chamber of Commerce is supporting
the Intercoastal canal with all its
might, for the merchandise and in
dustrial enterprises here realize the
Importance Of the canal as a devel-
oper and trade-getter, as well as
affording greater transportation IA
cilities. M. P. Palmer is secretary Of
the chamber
The war mas brought additional
revenue to Morgan City by increas-
ing the demand for fish. The high
price of~meat has caused consumers
to seek cheaper food and the fishing
industry in this section is in more
prosperous condition than ever be-
fore known. Fish are shipped from
here in carload lots, as well as by
express, to nearly all of the consum-
ing centers in the South. Middle
West and West. The revenue deriv-
ed from the fishing. industry in this
district will total 100000 a year.
LIVE STOCK INDUSTRY
A few years ago an expert of the
Federal Department of Agriculture,
testifying before congressional
committee at Washington made the
statement that the territory situated
between Lafayette and New Orleans
was the best country in the world for
raising live stock. This attracted
wide attention and has been of great
benefit to this section because it i'm
pressed upon the people the value of
the live stock industry in South Lou
isiana, and caused them to invest
money in that line of business.
Several large stock farms have
been established in this section of the
state, but perhaps the largest is that
Continued on Last Page)
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17

probably bring the parish total to ov-
er 1000. A part of the membership
dues paid in during the drive will be
kept in the local chapter and used to
carry on the great work being done
here. These memberships being
paid in are netted for the. Red Cross
without one cent of expense. The
loyal officers and workers of the St.
Mary Chapter are contributing their
time and their own money to make
the drive in order that the chapter
may have the entire portion TO
which it is entitled to supply material
for bandages, pajamas, sweaters,
etc
There is not a selfish motive to
be found in the operation of the Red
Cross organization. 1t has become
one Of the greatest and most import
ant war factors and will probably do
as much toward making the world
for democracy as the shot and shell
which will eventually blot out the
enemies of lasting peace. A dollar
in the hands of the Red Cross means
the alleviation Of pain and sickness,
food for the hungry, shelter for the
homeless, help for the friendless and,
in thousands Of instances, life to
soldier who is fighting that we may
live at home in security.
If by chance the women of the
Red Cross do not reach you this
week, go to them and ask for the
splendid privilege and honor of be-
coming member of the American
Red Cross.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
Community Cooperation
COPYRIGHTED FARM AND RANcH-HoLLAND's MAGAZINE
)LLAND'S MAGAZINE

sons why a persoD should remain il
any certain town or community
their duties demand it, or they sim.
ply like to live there. Isn't this true
in your case?
In either event, it is to your dis
tinct advantage to do everything in
your power to assist in improving
local conditions. The community
belongs to you and your neighbors,
and you are necessarily governed by
conditions as they exist.
A prosperous community is in ev-
cry instance a desirable place in
which to live, as it affords its resi-
dents advantages and conveniences
to the extent of its prosperity,
which invariably is limited to, and
controlled by the amount of local
commercial activity.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17

It may be fact that your loca,
stores are not as large, or as hand.
sorcly equipped as some of the lip
stores, but you will agree with me
that your merchants cannot posi-
bly, enlarge or improve their b1si-
ness beyond the extent justified by
the amount of patronage accorded
them.
If you are interested in bringing
about better local shopping facili-
ties, it is squarely up to you, and
other residents of your community,
to patronize home merchants, thus
keeping your money at home, inso-
far as possible, where it will circu-
late in various channels for the i'm
provement of the community.
There are only two possible rea-
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
For his royal
majesty
1.-The baby

Santa Claus will supply the
baby with enough "jimcracks"
make your gift one of a
more permanent nature.
The following are only a few
Of many articles we are show
ing In special baby gift dis
play.
Gold rings for tiny fingers.
Lockets and chains for girl ba-
by necks.
Gold pins for little dresses.
Sterling silver baby cups.
Come in and make your selec-
ton before the prettiest pieces
are gone. Wen lay them
aside if you're not ready to
take them.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17
Morgan City Needs More Room
And Will Make Big Addition
Industries Already Situated in Town and Which
Are Expected To Have Plants There More
Than Fill Space Provided by Original Lines
Workmen Busy

/ Douy OF water about five miles wide
and eight miles long This tract will
be drained and a levee constructed
along the lake front, and when the
reclamation work is finished the
tract will be converted into residence
lots and factory sites.
Plans also are under way for the
construction of an electric trolley
line that will run belt around Tiger
Island, on which Morgan City is sit
uated. The electric line will connect
all the factories, the business district,
| the residence and the amusement
sections. The plans provide for
amusement resorts and club-houses
on the lake front. When the land is
cleared the residents of that section
will have a clear view of the lake for
miles.
The rapid growth of Morgan City
is due to the location of several
large industrial plants here within
the last two years, and to the pros
perity Of the agricultural industry.
Among the big plants here are the
shipbuilding works of the Union
Bridge and Construction Company,
the shook factory of the Texas Oil
Company, the Waddell- Williams
Lumber Company and the molasses
mill Of the Louisiana Syrup and Can
ming Company. In addition, the Lou
isiana Live Stock Company is operat-
ing an immense live stock farm and
agricultural plantation on Avoca Is
land, adjoining Morgan City.
SHIPBUILDING PLANT
The shipbuilding plant of the Ug
ion Fridge and Construction Com
rany: situated on Bayou Boeuf, is
Morgan City's 'war bride," and the
town is proud Of it. The company
has constructed six ways, and has
government contracts fer all of the
wooden steamships that it can build
The plant now employs more than
400 men at the highest rate Of wages
for that class Of skilled labor, and is
operated day and night with double
shifts of crews. The capacity of the
plant will be increased as fast as ma
terial can be secured. H. X. Seltzer
is the vice-president and general
manager Of the company.
The shipbuilding plant was created
with the view of permanency, and
the company expects to continue in
operation after the close of the war
with Gcrma,
Morgan City has facilities for ship
building plants that cannot be sur
passed by any other port on the gulf
coast, and the local Chamber of
Commerce is striving to make his
place a great shipbuilding center.
Negotiations are in progress with
another company to locate ship fac
tory here, and prospects of success
are good. The Chamber Of Com
merce also is working on plans for
the location at Morgan City of al
marine dry dock that will accommo-
date ocean vessels.
The shook factory Of the Texas
Oil Company and the Waddell-Wil-
liams Lumber Company, both on
Bayou Boeuf, adjoining each other,
have added materially to the pros
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-17

Deep-seated coughs that resist
ordinary remedies require both ex-
ternal and internal treatment. If
you buy dollar bottle of BAL
LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
you get the two remedies you need
for the price Of one. There is
HERRICk'S RED PEPPER POR-
Gus PLASTER for the chest, free
with each bottle. Sold by BELAN-
GER DRUG co.