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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
~THREE-CENT STAMPS.
War Postal Rates to Begin Nov. %

War Postal Rates to Begin Nov. %.
Now m an increase in the
! postal rates.
AS a wartime measure the govern
ment Of the United States has decreed
that the rates on first class mail mat
ter, and this includes postals and
souvenir = stcards, shall be increased,
and / ~.lew schedule has Just been
issued by the Postoffice Department.
The rates will go into effect on No
ycmber 2. The postmastcrs vii! be
permitted to use up their stocks O
stamps under the new ruling urt!l
new stamps and postal cards are IS
sued by the department.
The new regulations arc here pre-
scented: Drop letters, or those which
arc mailed in one postoffice for de-
livery by that office, will cost two
cents. as heretofore.
In the matter Of postal cards as
manufactured by the government,
and which can now be sent anywhere
in the United States for one cent, the
sender must attach a IN cent stamp.
This applies to all destinations and
viii held good until the present stock
IS exhausted and the government can
distribute the two cent postals. Sou
venir postcards will no longer be car
ricd for one cent. Two cent stamps
must be affixed. +,
Until the new law goes into CT
feet the old rates, as a matter OF
course, will be in effect, and if Il per-
son wishes to send a iettereto Cali
or Kalamazoo it will cost only
two cents an ounce or fraction there
Of. After the law goes into effect a
rcrson will have to pay three cents an
ounce or fraction thereof. and # the
postmaster or drugstore proprietor
has no three cent stamps in stock.
the sender will have to attach a two
cent stamp and a one cent stamp or
three one cent stamps to the letter he
fore the government will carry it to
its destination, provided il is not a
drop letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
FUND IS OyERsURSCRIBED.
Returns From the Protestant Episto-
pal Church Pension Fund.

Announcement has been made by
those at the head of. the Protestant
Episcopal Church. Pension Fund that
final returns just completed and sent
TO the treasurer Of the $1,000, 900 fund
Itior the support of retired Episcopal
c~lcrgymen show that the fund q
been oversubscribcd by nearly 70
per cent. the total subscriptions
amounting to $S,712,000. OF that
amount S5,164,555 has been paid in
cash.
The District Of Columbia contrlbu-
ted S117,592, and Virginia S2l3,l'9.
This church pension fund. it IS
claimed. is the largest of the kind ever
raised by an ecclesiastical dcnomina-
ton and stands next to the hundred
million dollar fund being raised by
the Red Cross, the largest charitable
fund ever gathered in America iof
any one purpose. The campaign Tor
raising the pension fund was con
Quoted under the direction of Bishop
VILLAIN Lawrence, Of Massachusetts.
At u" present time pensions amount
ing to $2G3, 900 are being paid out an
nuaIly to disabled clergy, widows %
clergvmcn and to minor orphans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
MATCH CAUSES $4,000 FIRE.
Plant of Gulf Refining Company lii
West Nashville and Fourteen
Dwelling Houses Destroyed.

Nashville, Oct. S.--A carcleISIy
thrown match late Friday caused d
fire that did between $4,000 and
500. 900 damage to the plant OF the
Gulf Refining Company OF Lou'Si-
,r,. Iacatcd in West Nashville. In
addition to destroying the ware
bc1se and office building of the cclh-
ranv, the fire destroyed fourteen
nwcllin& houses. =,
\ stiff wind famed the flames and
made It exceedingly difficult for thc
fremen to get control of the fire. n
q. > time it boxed "a though a
'arre p~cr.ion Of the residential sec
ION would be destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
DEBATE on GERMAN AIMS.

Discussion in Rcichstag IS Announc-
cd for Today
Amsterdam, Oct. S.--The Cologne
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
ST. MARi''S ACADEMY
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.

Girls Select Boarding and Day
School. Thoroughly modern and Gull
tural in curriculum, methods Of IN
struction and environment. English,
Art, Music, French and Commercial
courses offer every facility to ac-
quire a complete, practical and re-
fined education. Positions secured on
completion Of either the II or two
years Of the Business Department,
which offers special advantages.
Boys under y admitted to the day
school.
The Sisters Of the Holy Cross.
217-4w.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
URUGUAY'S ACTION.
Montcvidcn VIII. Il is Said. &c Made
4 Naval Base for Allied Fleets.

4 Naval Base for Allied Fleets.
MontcviI-o, Oct. S.-UruGuay's
diplomatic break with Germany, eX-
ciusivcly io.csh& owed by the cor
respondent Of the international
News Service last night, came TO
carly yesterday morning after an III
night session Of the Congress. it
was greeted today by outbursts 81
patriotic fcrvor from the public and
pres. throughout the republic.
The. measure adopted by a io;lt
session of the Senate ard House au.
thorizcs President Were of Uruguay:
/. To break diplomatic and ON
mcrcial relations with the German
empire.
=. To adopt measures to facilitate
navigation in cooperation with the
friendly nations and measures to
a sure importation and expectation.
The President acted promptly CT
the first point and took immediate
steps toward action on the second.
in q speech to Congress ne made II
clear that Uruguay enters the war
on the side Of the United States nol
because Of any particular grievance
but to align itself with the cause OF
liberty ard justice.
Passports were issued today 70
tic German diplomatic and consular
officials. Uruguay gives guarantees
for their personal safety until the?
are out Of the country. At the same
time, cable orders were dispatched
- Berlin ordering all Uruguay Of
fcial in Germany to leave for HON"
Immediately.
4 note to the German foreign Of
fac expresses he assumption that inc
Same guarantees given Germany OF
! Gcials in Uruguay viii be given -
Uruguayan officials in Germany.
These steps were decided upon at a
meeting Of the president with the
cabinet.
1t is expected that Montevidco will
be converted into a base Of opera
ton for the allied feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
U-BOkTS FROM CHURCH BELLS.
Bc!frics Raided for Copper and Brass
Needed for Ncw-TYpe Submarines.


Copenhagen, Oct, S.-Thc we'll
Informed frontier paper, RiDc Stifsti-
GonGe, leans tha. Germany n5w has
a number Of submarines Of Il new
type, $40 feet long and LOO tons,
each carrying q crew OF from forty
10 fifty men.
These subma,ine. are able 10
carry forty tcgpcdccs ani a large
number OF shells and mines. They
are to be used principally in laying
mines in the Atlantic and as near
the British coast as possible.
As great quantities Of copper and
brass are used in the construction
Of these submarines, the church bell
of Germany nave been seized by the
military authoritic., and, instead o.
the bells, pieces Of old rails and no"
used in the churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
ATTACKED ON STREET.
Girl i Irsulted and Then Brutally
Slammed by Young Man.

Richmond, Oct. S.-Police search
was being conducted Saturday for a
vornr man who struck Miss Pauline
NOVEL; in the face and badly fright
cncd her Friday night while she was
on ner way soon after 8 o'clock to
her boarding house at 901 East
: eiuh street from Stumpf's hotel
where she is employed as clerk 1t the
cirar counter. According to Miss
NOVEL; who is eighteen and extreme
t. pretty. the young man approached
her, making al insulting remark.
When she gave him to understand
that she would not stand for such
insults. he slapped her and knocked
her about the street. Miss NOVEL;
screamed. attracting i policeman, but
ner assailant had taken to his heels
IN the meantime and escaped. Miss
NOVEL; was still in tears when she
reached her roominG house and
.ccmcd to he in IL highly nervous
condition.
Size was returning home ahead of
her usual time because she was not
feeling well. She said that she had
seen the young man ON the street be-
fore, but did not know his name.
Miss NOVEL; came here about a year
AFRO from her home in North Caro-
iina 10 gct a position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
THE Store Of Greater Service
eGaa
\ AlII1i
Washington, D. c.
IN PROGRESS OUR
57TH
ANNIVERSARY SALE

This sale surpasses all
other sales of this kind for
valuc-giving. The reason for
this is that manufacturers.
iobber5 and wholesale MGR
chants have co-operatcd. more
than ever before, with rs to
make this the biggest "valrc
carnival" of the season
Then too. we have been con
tinually on the market and
placing contracts, some OF
which dating back to :ast
ear. Only last week were
the last of these contracts
completely filled.
For these facts you raj IN
der.tand better what IS Of
fcred in this remarkable sale,
In many cases the merchant
disc we offer can not be dup
Heated. Think what il means
to buy here.
!. When you cone to town
remember LansbUreh q Bro: Is
where you = save money.
MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE
PROMPT AND CAREFUL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
DRAFT REGISTERS KILLED.
I,cpu,v Sheriff Also Victim OF Two
Days Effort 10 Arrest Members Vt
Mexican Family.

San Antonio, Texas, Oct. "a
,oterhonc message from George West,
live Oak County. Saturday night say"
fhat as a result Of a two daE@' etfor'
an the part OF county officials to ar
~cst members of the Loso family
Ncyicaas. for alleged failure to report
for service in the National Army,
Deputy Sheriff William james an!
.wo If the Loso brothers r deal
and Scraphio, Loso their father, IS
fatally wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
REDUCTION IN PREMIUMS.
Rate Cut Nearly Is Per Cent On
Account nj Decrease in Risks.

IL wv -
Account nj Decrease in Risks.
A reduction of nearly - per cc2t III
premiums for insurance Of American
vessels and cargces travcfs!"g the
war oIic k announced by the govern
mcnt's war risk insurance bureau.
The reduction was made, it was
officially announced "hecausc of the
decrease in the risks Unoiiicially
i was regarded AZ the governments
expression o. its own view, in terms
81 dollars and cents, that the U-boats
have passed the zenith in their CAM
paign Of frightfulncss.
Indications have not been lacking
for the past three weeks that the
government intended TO revise its
MA. risk insurance rate N the light
of r2:uccI effectiveness of German
submarines. II hardly was thought,
howcvcr, that the cut would he large.
announcements Of the reduction
vas made in this cryptic statement
ly The Treasury Department:
The Secretary Of the Treasury
announces that the bureau Of war
risk Insurance ha: reduced It's rates
Il I'll American steamers and "argoes
;raver.ing the war zone frJm 6 -
per cent to j per cent. This reduction
is made because of the corresponding
decrease in the risks"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-10-08
Indigestion

wien. chronic is permanently corrected By
the celebrated Shiyar Mlncrai Water. Pms.
iiivciy guaranteed by moncy-back offer.
Tastes fine: costs a :rilc. Delivered any.
where bv our Alexandra Distributors. !, )
Harper. Inc. Phone them
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
MANY PROSPECTORS
OUTFITTING IN RUBY
FOR WINTERS WORK

RUBY, October LIST, lBy MaiD.-
Rubys favorable location as an out
fitting point for miners and prospec-
tors is being taken advantage of quite
freely this fall, and large numbers of
men are preparing to put in a siren
uous winter on the creeks Of the sur
rounding district.
During the past week a movement
partakiug Of the nature Of a miniature
stampede was in progress when a con-
siderable number Of men were engag-
ed in securing outfits from local mer-
chants with a view to a prospecting
campaign ON Muncenite creek, a trjbu-
tary of the Salatna, which empties
into the latter stream about 100 miles
below the mouth of the Tammack, OPP
positc the mouth of Flint. The region
can be reached by launch. The party
viii consist of twelve or thirteen men,
some of whose outfits already have
been taken to their destination by Bert
LeQue in his launch. Those compris-
ing the party are: Jack Shropshire,
Eddie Power, James Ross, L. f. Tor
renee, James August, Jack MOnOhan,
Dave Anderson and Dude" Anderson.
All but Shropshire and Terrence have
departed for the new creek, and the
latter, with others, will follow after
the freeze-up.
Muncenite creek is a stream con-
corning which the United States Geo
logical Survey has made favorable re-
ports, the formation and general con-
ditions being said to be exceedingly
favorable. Local mining men and
prospectors are said to place great
faith i'm the reports Of the Survey, as
it is a well-Enown fact that in not a
single instance have their reports on
creeks in this district been discounted.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
TWO BOATS IN
PORT WITHIN
NEXT So HOURS

The Admiral Watson and Alameda
should arrive in port sometime to-
morrow night, according to the latest
steamer dope. The Watson left Juneau
at $50 o'clock last Sunday morning
and was due in Cordova this forenoon.
The Alameda was three hours and a
half behind the Watson, having left
Juneau IL o'clock last Sunday morn
ing. The Watson has a big mail for
here, eight and half days. and the
Alameda half a days mail. Both
steamers are reported to have good
cargoes aboard for Anchorage, with
the usual assortment for Seward.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
SEWARD MAN
is BOOSTING
FOR HIS CITY

Fishing promises to be the lead
ing industry of Alaska, if the present
demand and high prices for sea food
continues, Fred Waller, a mining man,
of Seward, declared yesterday in a
conversation regarding the business
prospects of the territory, says the
Seattle Post-Intelrgencer of a recent
date. Mr. Waller is in Seattle on his
way to California, where he will spend
several weeks before returning to his
home in Buffalo, n. Y.
"The cannery business is in full
blast in Seward and as soon as it is
over the packers will continue to salt
herring, halibut and cod" he said
with the present price of fish, it is
often possible for man to pay for
his boat in one fishing trip"
Mr.. Waller reported that the labor
situation is critical with the depart
ure of large number of workmen
for the States on every boat. The
railroad commission are paying SOC
an hour for unskilled labor, and are
in need at the present time Of a thou
sand men. Every branch Of industry
in the region of Seward is being han
dicapped by lack of sufficient labor.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP co.
Is IN ORIENTAL TRADE

A. +. Hmues, manager for the Pa
cidc Steamship Co.. announces a new
trans-Pacifc steamship service by his
line. A pamphlet issued by the Pa
cifc Steamship company says:
Extending the service inaugural
ed by the S. $. Senator, now on a
voyage to Singapore, the following
trans-Pacifc sailings from Puget
Sound have been fixed on the follow
ing approximate dates: November
l5, 1917, American steamer Umatilla.
freight and passengers. December
Is, 1917, American steamer Senator
freight and passengers.
Continuous service, subject at all
times to governmental interference,
to all Oriental ports will be main
tanned and augmented by chartered
steamers as promptly as possible.
Subsequent saiGngs viii be announced
as they are scheduled Oriental ports
Of call i'm each case to be determined
by cargo acceptances.
Inquiries for passenger accommo-
dations, freight space and rates viii
be appreciated"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
SNOW FALLS OUT ON
GOVERNMENT RAILROAD

During the past thirty-six hours
there has been a snow storm at Yali.
Gus places along the government rail
road. One inch of snow covers the
ground at Matanuska and one-halt
inch Of snow is on the ground at Dead
horse Hill, Talkeetna and Caswell
The weather was cloudy ard calm at
the three latter places, the temper
allure ranging around 86-32. Up to
o'clock this morning it was cloudy
with a north wind at Anchorage with
the temperature at 1927
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
PLACER STRIKE REPORTED
ON ALBERT CREEK

Reports of the discovery of rich pIa-
Ger deposits in Albert creek in the
Nelchina district have reached An
chorage, taken there by Charles NJ.
Johnston, Lee Harrison and Cal Ne
well. They have with them about 200
ounces in dust that they took from the
property this season.
The Nelchina field came into prom
incnce several years ago. At that time
there was a small-sized stampede into
the country and considerable ground
was staked on Albert, Mazuma, Crook
ed and Caribou creeks. Many of the
claims were worked successfully not
withstanding the fact that the field
was virtually isolated then. Other
fields nearer to transportation lured
prospectors from the Nelchina district
with the exception Of a few who have
been working on Albert creek since its
discovery.
With the advent Of the government
railroad the prospector returned to the
Nelchina district and this summer
witnessed several of the old-time min
ers panning the creeks Of the district.
The scenes of activity this season
were for the most part on what is
known as "this side of the divide" as
transportation was easier.
Alfred Creek, which is a tributary
to Caribou creek from the east, is
about thirteen miles above its mouth.
The government reports for 1913 give
an extensive resume of the Nelchina
district and devote several pages to
Alfred creek which was staked during
the year of 1913, the greater part Of
its length. On only few claims, how
ever, has more than technical assess
ment work been done. Until this year
only a few thousand dollars in gold
had been taken from Alfred creek, the
scene of the latest placer strike of mo-
ment in the vicinity of Anchorage.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
ENEMIES BUSY
AGAINST RED
CROSS SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, Oct 24-DecIaring that efforts are
being made in various sections of the country to discou
age the work Of the American Red Cross part of an
anti-patriotc propaganda, General Manager Harry D.
Wilson has telegraphed all Red Cross divisions to begin
nationwide campaign to trace the movement from its
source in order to combat it.
Manager Wilson said the Red Cross affairs are being
run as an open book without any secrets and max
ing sincere effort to serve mankind and that adverse
reports being made to embawass the Red Cross So
ciety and its work.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
SATURN DUE TONIGHT

Late last night cablegram advices
reported that the collier Saturn, with
500 tons of supplies for the radio sta
ton aboard, would arrive alongside
the Seward dock sometime tonight
The cabIegram was signed by Luck
el", believed to be the junior officer
in charge OF the expeditionary forces.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
WHO KNOWS NOFFKE?

The Salvation Army Of Winnipeg
has asked The Gateway to locate OF
to Nofrkc, who was formerly i'm the
interior but is now supposed to be
in Southwestern Alaska. Anyone who
knows the whereabouts Of the man
should communicate with the Saliva
ton Army at Winnipeg
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
FLANDERS GROUND
is NOW QUAGMIRE
HAIG HAS HALTED

When the final drive To- seize The
road is made some of the most des-
pcrate fighting i'm the war is antici-
pated, as possession Of the railroad is
necessary to the Germans
II they are to hold their submarine
bases ON the coast. 1t is over this
road that they are supplied
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
A Turf KNUTT

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 24.-Harriet
Owing, 9-year-old negro girl, would
be safe at the front without a steel
helmet. Hospital doctors extracted a
bullet from her forehead which had
not penetrated the skull. The bullet
was a so" and was mashed perfectly
fiat. Tt had been a stray shot. The
girl at once returned to her home.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
All. ANOTHER PLOT

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. PA plot
to smuggle Chinese into the United
States has been discovered by immi-
grafton officers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
TIGHTENING UP

Heavy frost during the night caus-
ed the ground to tighten and mud pud-
dies were covered with ice early in
the evening. Sidewalks had a heavy
coating of the frost this morning.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

Part cloudy. Snow at noon. North
wind.
Forccast-Clear High winds, &C
companied by squalls. Cooler.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

Marriage is a tie, in spite of which
it isn't until he is broke that many a
fellow thinks about getting spliced.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
SEW ARD-KENAI
ROAD WILL be
REPAIRED now

be resumed in the Spring just as soon
as the weather permits of economical
construction. For the work this sea-
son a number Of men will be secured
to rush work but in the Spring the
force will be all the way from 80 to
40 and possibly more, it all depend
ing just how much construction vii
be outlined.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24
ANCHORAGE OBSERVING
DAY-WORKING FOR LOAN

ANCHORAGE, Oct. pa gener-
al holiday is being observed here to-
day and the Red Cross ladies are out
soliciting subscriptions to the Liberty
Loan Bond. The Anchorage Times
force is also taking a holiday and there
is no paper today.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

The Alaska Road Commission will
rush what work can be done this sea-
son on the Seward-Kenai road, re-
building bridges and generally fixing
up the roadway. This was the infor-
nation received in Seward today from
Capt. Waugh, engineer in charge Of
the Alaska Road Commission, with his
Headquarters Mt Juneau. Extensive
repairs and further construction will
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

Joseph V. Van Orsdel has been
named U. S. Commissioner at the Kan
tishna precinct by Judge Bunnell.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

WANTED - three boosters to eat
Chill Con Carne. Spoons have a
hole cut through the bottom. Owl
Lunch. u.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post. [volume] (Seward, Alaska) 1917-1918, 1917-10-24

Dawson restaurants cannot serve
meat on Tuesdays and Fridays.