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The Washington times., 1917-11-16
TURKEYS PLENTIFUL,
BUT PRICES ARE UP

Stocks OF turkey in cold storage
in the United States are greater this
year than ever before. according to
reports to the Department OF Agri-
culture.
Food Administrator Hoover has de-
clared that the turkeys in storage
will have to come out for the
Thanksgiving trade.
Despite this fact, turkeys are
bringing h high price in the market.
and dealers are predicting a price
of 40 cents a pound, the highest ever
known.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
CONGRESSMENCAN
FIND NO PLACE TO
LAY Their HEADS

HapIess Congressman, getting back
to Washington for the beginning Of
the regular session, find it almost i'm
possible TO find a place in the Ma
tionaI Capital to lay their heads.
Officials at the Caritol today said
that members OF House and Senate
were having a hard time OF it try
ing to get hotel accommodations or
apartments for themselves and their
families for the coming session.
Ordinarily Washington depends
much on the coming of Congress to
fiIr up hotels. apartments, vacant
houses, and the like.
Things Are Different.
This year things are different. The
war conditions have brought to Wash
ington such an influx OF people that
most of the hotels are filled, most
OF the best apartments are rented,
and there is no great number Of va
cant houses.
The result is that Senators and
members OF the House who have
come back here looking for accom-
modations for the winter have found
Il no easy matter to get what they
want Some OF them have given up
hope OF finding houses or apartments
for themselves and families for the
coming session, and Capitol officials
said today many families Of members
would remain at home
As for the members themselves,
great many will board and content
themselves with finding furnished
rooms with private families.
Some own Homes Here.
This does not apply to some Of the
wealthy members, part OF whom own
homes here, part of whom keep
apartments or rent houses the year
round Also. some Of the members
have been forehanded enough to have
leases of houses or apartments in
advance, fearing there would be a
grand rush to Washington this win
ter.
This is one instanc in which Con-
gress can't reach a situation by leg
isIation. No law can be passed 70
bring hotels and apartment houses or
dwelling houses into existence. Of
course, while Congress and the gov
ernment is making provision to build
government houses for workers in
the industrial and sh ipping plants
and arsenals, they might set apart
government funds to house states
men.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
schumann-HeIp.. Sang at Camp Mead,

Monday night. the great operatic
star. Madame Schumann- -Heink, sang
the \. Al G. A. auditorium ~ Camp
Meade, at n free concert. through
the winter. many enter ainments or
that grade will be given. heIp by
giving yUur money this week to the
Y. VI. G. a. fund. Send pledges or
checks TO Corcoran Thorn. chairman.
or J. B. Lnrner. treasurer. lil5 q St
". W.-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
SMUGGLING GOWNS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Mrs. Char.
lotte A. Warren, wife OF Whitney
Warren, noted architect, pleaded
guilty today to the charge of having
defrauded the Government by a false
declaration of value on imported
gowns. She withdrew her original
plea of not guilty. Sentence will be
passed today.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
aArmy MoraIe-S Times PhysIeaI.-

Claude n. Bennett, 4-minute man,
Committee on Public Information, last
night at a local theater: Napoleon
saId In Importance, morale equals
three times the physical
"The Y. N. c. A. is maintaining
army morale.
"Give this week eN ery dollar you
can toward the fund to be raised"
Send pledges or checks to Corcoran
Thorn, chairman, or .. B. Larner,
treasurer, 1415 G st. y. W.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
CHOLERA KILLS HOGS.

MUSCATiNE, low a, Nov. 16.-Cnited
States and Iowa State experts are
studying the situation In Johnson
county, where hundreds OF hogs have
died Of cholera
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

Il is q fine thing TO join a party
where ioveliness is in all her glory.
But don't despair II your face Is COW
cred with pimples, blotches, liver
spots or your body is covered in spots
with tetter, rash, boils, etc. Just use
Stuart's Calcium Waters for short
time and sec how quickly you VIII
clear up your skin.
Your complexion will take on a
fresher hue and the rose tint OF
health will play hide and seek In
your cheeks.
Impure blood is blue or black. Puri-
~ IL and IL becomes ruby red. This
color showing beneath the skin is the
secret Of all beautiful compleXions.
Stuart's Calcium Waters are sold
by all druggists everywhere. Price
so cents q box. A sample package
will be mailed free to anyone VINO
will send coupon below.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
NO FAMINE IN
 SUGAR EXISTING
 SAYS SPRECKELS
Sugar Refinery President Testifies Before Senate Committee and Puts Blame for Shortage
 On Food Administrator

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. - Presi- dent Spreckles of the Federal Sugar Refining company, testifying this af- telnoon before the committee of the Senate Investigating the sugar short age, said that no shortage existed. He further claimed that the sugar fam inc was confined to the Atlantic states and placed the responsibility on the Food Administration.
 There Is plenty of sugar now pass ing along the Atlantic seaboard brought from Canada to New York. High prices broke the hoarding. Even with this hoarding there is plenty of sugar on the Pacific Coast and in the middle west states, but the statement of the Food Administrators that there was a shortage only served to arouse spectators to hold back for the high prices which naturally came.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
TICKETS WILL NOT
 REVEAL DESTINATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IA. - The phrase somewhere in America" is being given considerable strength through orders regarding railroad tickets for soldiers and sailors which were recently put into effect here. The tickets read destination with held" in order that they will furnish no information of troop destinations if they happen to fall into improper hands.
 Hereafter all troop movements from coast to coast or intermediate points will be effected through the use of such tickets; according to ad- vices received from the War Depart ment by the Western Department of the army here,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
ROUGH TRAIL EXPERIENCED
 FROM INSIDE

The trail from the Iditarod is in great need of snow according to min ing men arriving in Seward last night. "The travel was rough com ing out" said Bert A. T. Wig at the Seward hotel "The road houses are all open and doing a lively business as there is heavy travel at this time. The mining conditions inside are all that could be expected and many operators did better last season than during any of the past three or four years" Among those who came out from the interior last night are the following: A. Walsh, Jim Walsh, Si- las McConaghy, M. c. Miller, F. Gla- mark, Bert A. T. Wig, Charles Swan son and J. Hannigan.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
AUSTRIANS AND
 HUNGARIANS TO
 SECURE PERMITS
Permits to Leave Seward Must Now Be Secured from United States MarshaPs Oiice-AUstrOs
 Now Enemies of U. s.

Aushians and Hungarians now in Alaska must secure permits, the same as Germans, if they desire to leave any port for another. This means that the Austrians or Hungarians now in Seward who are contemplat- ing going anywhere on a steamer from this port, must make application to United States Deputy Marshal Is aac Evans for a permit. This notif- cation to travel is sent to Washing ton, D. C., and the permit is O-Ked there and returned to Mir. Evans here. It takes from four to six weeks at the least for such a transaction.
 The fact that Austrians and Hun garians, now enemies of the United States, come under the same status as enemy Germans, was received in a cablegram this forenoon from Mar shal Brenneman at Valdez, he receiy- ing his instructions direct from the Department of Justice at Washington D. c.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
BOAT DOWN IN BAY EXECUTES
 MANY WIGGLES
Strange Craft Comes in the Lower End of Bay and During Early Forenoon Hours Kept Going
 Around MysteriOusly

Early risers in Seward, who always look down the bay, rubbed their eyes this morning and instantly thought: "Is that the German riader reported Co be in the Pacific"
 Then they looked again at the mys- terous movements of a strange craft First, the unknown came into the bay went to Gaines head, then started toward the Seward dock, suddenly changed the course and headed direct Iy east. Doubling back, with black smoke rolling from the one funnel the stranger again went to Gaines head, remained there an hour and then where did it go,
 It is believed that the craft was a tug sent to pull the barge Barracouta from the beach as last night was the extreme high tide. Many believe they saw the tug pull the barge of and disappear out to sea.
 This afternoon, by the aid of glass es. it was learned that the mysterious craft, was the Anyox, recently in port. She pulled the Baracouta from the beach and is believed to have put to sea with her in tow.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
TALK OF
 SEPTEMBER IS
 AGAIN REVIVED
Neutral Nation Made Propositions to Germany and England for Peace Discussion-Germany
 Let's Cat Out of Bag

BERLIN, Dec. 14. - Germany re- ceived through a neutral nation, last September, an inquiry regarding her war aims. The inquiry came under such circumstances as to indicate that England had sanctioned the move. This announcement was officially made today.
 The announcement came in a rcbut- tai statement and is made in answer to the statement made before the House of Commons last Tuesday by Arthur J. Balfour Secretary of For eign Affairs. that England, last Sep tember, had received a communication through a neutral country that Ger many would be glad to communicate with England regarding ultimate peace.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
RAILROAD MEN ADVISED UPON
 CONSCRIPTION

Men registered for selective draft now in Seward, who have changed their address from points in the states must at once notify their local ex- emption boards, at their own expense, of their present whereabouts. This applies to men especially employed on the railroad. By notifying their exemption boards they will undoubt- edly save much annoyance later on.
 Railroad men in Seward, who will apply for exemption, must first have their applications signed by the heads of their departments before filing them with the local boards. These instructions have been issued by En- gineer in charge Wier.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
STAMPS AND OTHERS TO
 BE SOLD HERE
lar Saving Certificates and tne Thrift Stamps for Public To Bc Sold By the Bank Of Seward
 Which Is Named Agent

The Secretary of che Treasury W..- am McAdoo, Is now offering to the .bGc. two billion dollars worth ul ar saving certificates and Jn,od E,es thrift stamps. The selling nee of the war saving stamps tor r balance of this month auo during January. 1918. will be four dollars aud twelve cents each. The selling price l February vii. be S4I@. the price increasing one cen, each month throughout 1918, the December price eng S4.23. The maturity value on anuaFy Ist, 1928, will be 50, equiya- .nt to interest compounded a- + per mt.
 The United States thrift stamps Ii for 70 cents each, but uo no. bear terest. Sixteen thrift stamps are s manageable for one war saving amp at the difference between their ,Iue of S4 and the current price aich difference for the current month and January would be l2 cents. The ..ar saving certificate is folder Co ontaiu twenty war saving stamps nd becomes an obligation ot the ,nited States only when one of more . ar saving stamps are attached. The drift cards are cards yo which yhrut amps are attached.
 A supply of both of the above "5a- liberty bonds or stamps" for sale , the public will be received m Sew d by the Bank of Seward.
 Cashier II. $. Balderson, of the Bank
 Seward, this forenoon received the flowing cablegram from Dame. eleher. of Seattle, director of the ,e for Washington and Alaska: "By rection of Mr. McAdoo, Secretary ot ae Treasury, l am appointing the ank of Seward agent for the sale f war saving stamps
 The local banks has accepted and
 notified llr. Helleher
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
COSSACKS ARE DEFEATED AND
 LOSE Z TOWNS

LONDON, Dec H. - The Bolsne- wiki have occupied the cities of Ia manovka and Kalagua, near Bielgo- rod, according to Petrograd advices received here today The Bolshevikj drove over KormlofIs Cossacks cas- fly and are reported to have captured many.
 A later report received from Petro- grad states that on the river Don the Cossacks have been successful in their attacks on the Bolsheyid and have driven the latter across the riv- CT and are now in another battle at Rostov.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
ENTIRE NATION IN THE
 GRIP OF SNOW STORMS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14. - The greater part of the United States is today in the grip of storms, cold weather, and under a heavy blanket of snow. Throughout the northern part of the nation almost from the Atlantic to the Pacific, wire traffic is impeded. The unreasonable cold wave extends to the Gulf. The snow is the heaviest in the eastern part of the country over foot having fallen dur ing the past ten hours in the interior of New York state. Gales are raging along the New England coast and shipping is under cover.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
ITALIAN LINE SAFELY HOLDS
 AGAINST HUNS
Teutons After the Third Successive Attack Fail To Wrest Positions From the Italians Except
 On Two Summits

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, Dec. "A. - After three days fighting be-
 cen the Piave and the Bretna riv- ..s, the enemy is only holding sever ; unimportant trenches on the sum
 t of Monte Spinuccla and Col Bret "a.
 The remainder of the Italian line is now in the original position. This is he Teuton's third successive. attack ith. the object of reaching the plains.
 Severe weather is helping the Ital- ian forces as the Teuton forces are not prepared for the extremely cold days and nights. The temperature a from fifteen to 20 degrees below zero and constant high winds are pre- vailing in the mountains.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
GOVERNOR cox IS TOLD
 TO MIND OWN AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA. - Fuel Administrator Garfield informed Gov. Cox, of Ohio, today by wire that he would not be permitted to interfere with the distribution of coal, in that state. The distribution is now under the supervision of the State Fuel Administration. Gov. Cox recently ordered coal unloaded at various ci- ties to relieve the shortage.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
ALASKANS RAISE CASH
 FOR RELIEF AT HALIFAX

SEATTLE, Dec. 14. - Alaska has already subscribed S1287 for relief work in Halifax Ketchikan has wir- ed $G5O, Wrangell 437 and Anchorage sent $2OO. Other cities report rais- ing amounts.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
WAR FOOD TICKET
 APPLIED BY POPE

ROME, Dec. h. By order of Pope Benedict the war food ticket system has been applied to the 600 persons inhabiting the Vatican palace, this number including certain cardinals, priests, the Swiss Guard, doorkeepers, caretakers, and servants.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
NO WORD FROM DORM

No wireless advices have yet been received from the steamer Dora now returning from her regular monthly trip to the westward.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
ALASKA DUE TOMORROW

Steamer Alaska left Cordova at 12:3O o'clock this afternoon for Sew ard and should reach here tomorrow afternoon, but the exact time is not known.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
MASSlNG TROOPS AND SUPPLIES
 FOR NEW DRIVE
Regular Train Traffic Is Suspended On German Railroads and Only
 Ammunition and Supplies
 Are Being Transported
HUNS HOPE TO CRUSH OUT ALL
Germans Reported to be Sauguine of Making a Crushing Defeat on Western Front and Working
 Through to the Coast

GENEVA, Dee. l4. - Travellers ar- irving here state that Germany is making immense preparations for the Western offensive which has just started. Ammunitions and provisions are being concentrated in the upper Rhine towns. Many trains arc lcav- ing for the west and the ordinary freight and passenger train traffic has been entirely suspended for the next ten days.
 Hundreds of thousands of soldiers are being rushed from various fronts preparatory for the big drive and ar rivals here state that everywhere in Germany the people are placing most er sanguiue hopes on the new oiIen- siva.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14

Risking the chance of being called kpocker, we claim that too often Philanthropy is nothing but Con- science Money.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
J. F. A. STRONG,
 Governor.

At a special meeting of the Seward Chapter of the Red Cross Tuesday night special committee for the Christmas drive for Red Cross membership campaign was appointed follows: George SextOn Robert Romig and Elmer A. Friend. Mr.. Romig is the treasurer The com mitee will map out concise program for the weeks cam paign and all Seward citizens not members of the Red Cross are asked join and make their donations in the name of patriotism.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
Germany Is Confident

LONDON, Dec. 14. - Generally in- creased confidence throughout Ger many, based upon the Russian arms- tice and other factors, are shown in extracts from the latest German news papers received in various cities ac- cording to telegraphic information re- caived here today. Travellers reach ing neutral ports claim that the Ger mans are building high hopes in the great offensive on the western front
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14
PROCLAMATION
 ISSUED TO THE ALASKA PEOPLE

Gov. J F. A. Strong today issued the IOuOWng proc lamaton in rtherance of the Alaska Red Cross member ship campaign which begins on Monday, December 17th and continues to the night of Monday December 24th Christmas Eve:
 Territory of AaSka-Executve Department
 A APROCLANIATION:-
 The work of the American Red Cross is world wide and ever increasing demands are being made upon it and in order that this great organization shall be enabled to maintain its efficiency and administer to the needs of war and other sufferers it becomes an imperative necessity that the American people identify themselves more close y with the work of the society by enstng members and contributing as generously may be to the Red Cross fund throughout the duration of the war.
 To this end campaign to secure membership and funds will be naugurated December F continuing un til December A when is believed that many millions will have been added to the Red Cross membership throughout the nation and its funds largely increased.
 In this splendid work for humanity, Alaskans must and will do their full share. The stricken suffering tons of Europe allies in the war; that IS being waged for peace must be succored and the American Red Cross points the way Our soldiers and sailors engaged in the same battle against that modern development of an cien barbarty which has greatly increased Red Cross activities Conquer that Justice may Prevail" is the watchword today This means cOOrdnated effort the part of the American people.
 Now, therefore, l. J. F. A. Strong Governor of the Ter toy of Alaska do most earnestly urge all of the people of Alaska to lend their aid and support to the Red Cross campaign by enrolling members and by making as b- eral contributions as individual means will permit membering that while our young offering their lives to their country solemn duty rests upon the people of America to make any sacrifice that may be necessary in the cause of humanity and freedom.
 He gives twice who gives quickly" and so make this Red Cross Christmas"
 (Signed) J. F. A. STRONG,
 Governor
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-14

Wien a man minds his own busi- II, s and hustles, other people can't understand why he is SO lucky.
The Washington times., 1917-07-09
ELECTION
TO Be HELD within
NEXT THREE WEEKS

The unofficial election being plan,
ned by the Federation OF Citizens As
sociations to demonstrate to Congress
and the President that the people CT
Washington are capable OF governing
their own affairs probably will be
held within three weeks.
Charles S. Shreve. president OF the
federation. today appointed the fol,
lowing committee to map out details
OF the undertaking.:
Clyde d. Garrett, chairman: VIII
liam NICK. Clayton, Edward F. Cola
day, Jesse c. Suter. Herman A. Phil
lips, John G. McGrath, and Edward
E. Clement.
The committee will meet at o'clock
tomorrow in the office OF Mr.. Gar
rett.
II Is proposed to allow the people,
regardless OF sex or color. to vote fo.'
local man to succeed Commissioner
Newman in the event he Is given a
commission in the army.
II Is likely that the same precincts
mapped out for the war registration
will be used, and an effort will be
made to secure the school houses for
the election booths.
1t is probable that the citizens as
sociations in each locality will super
wise the election.
The Washington times., 1917-07-09
WHOLESALE PRODUCE Market

EGGS-Nearby, Sse: Southern, sc.
BUTTER-Elgin print, 4OLsc; ElEin tub.
S9lzc; process. 3sc; store packed, Sic.
POULTRY-Live hens. per h., &c; roos-
tiers. per h.. lsc; turkeys. per Ib.. 2oG22c;
spring chickens. per h., 53G35c; ducks. per
h.. bdeoe: geese. per h.. i0ai5c; keats,
DRESSED POULTRY-Hens, choice. per
h.. 23d24c: spring chickens, Ad3sc per h.:
turkeys, per h., lsd2oc; ducks, per H.. lsa
soc ROSTERS, per h., 17a1Sc; geese, 1S6l5c.
GREEN FRUITS-Apples. new. per bbl.,
s.. 5965.oo; per box. 81. o0d zoo; California or
anges. H.oo94.75; Florida oranges. H.o0d4. IS
per box. lemons, per box, ts.6Jd7.oo; grape
fruit, AOop5 90; pines, $SO0a4.0J: cherries, 60
l5c quart: peaches, N.5od3.50 crate: water
melons, 40a5oc each; Georgia cantaloupes.
g oG2B per crate; California cantaloupes,
2.5o63.s0 per crate; blackberries, S6l2Iic per
Quart.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. new, f2.o0d5. 90
per Dbl, string beam. per barrel. 81 0Ou2. 20 /:
peppers, per crate. T5c6s.1So; okra. per crate
N.oo4i.5o; radlshes. per 100, u-5092.oo; Gu
cumbers. basket. S.00ul IS: Texas onioua, per
crate, n.50dz.oo: eggplant. f2.50d3.5o per
crate; new cabbage. per barrel. N.oodl -:
beets, per bunch, eqS11c; celery, doz., SocQl.3
per crate. ~ OOd45O: romaine lettuce. 500
sc; lettuce, T5c6tlso per basket; SQUASH
ec9l-Ov per CRAZE: Florida tomatoes, s. SOC
$50 per crate; rhubarb. Sl.5O62.eo per 100
onions. H.506z.00 per 100 punches: green
peas, - .ood5.b0 per barrel; spinach, 81. 5od25o
per barrel: lale, 5o6eOc per barrel; corn, per
crate, f1.Oo6lT.
DRESSED hEATS-Pork. small to medium,
h.. lsalsc: heavy, h.. I7d1sc.
LIVE STOCK-Calves, i.c; spring lambs
lSal4c; sheep. per h., e4Ic.