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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07
Mystery Of the Year.

The most exciting serial story of
the year. Ransom" by Arthur Som
ers Roche, master writer of mys-
terry fiction-will hold your attention
until the final chapter II you doubt
this, start reading it in The Wash
ington Sunday Star, September 9.
9-3-1w
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07
Let The Capital Follow You.

Annapolitans who are leav-
ing the city should not fail
to have The Capital follow
them. In this way only can
they keep informed about
affairs at home. The Cap
ital will be mailed to any
address in the United States
and Mexico at the rate OF
80 cents a month daily, pre-
paid. Address may be
changed as often as desired.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07

Today being the first Friday in the
month the regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel
County Home is being held at the
Home at South River.
The usual routine business is ex-
pected to be transacted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07
Respectfully submitted,
EDNA C. WELTY. r

hEsptClIUIIy SUUHIItItU,
EDNA c. WELTY, r. n.
Donations Received During August.
For X-Ray Machine-Miss NADIA
liene Martin, Miss ADELAIDE Moss
twenty-five dollars by the Hebrew
Auxiliary Society.
Repairs on dressing sterilizer by Mr..
Alfred Quinn.
Three chairs for lawn by Mr. Bar
ron. of Baltimore
Two dollars by Mr.. Snader.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07
1Ren1enber

As delicious CONNECTION that is abb
solutely pure and clean, our candy
authorizations cheaper its excellent
quality, but every ingredient is Of the
highest grade and selected with the
greatest care. Rich In the nutritive
OF pure sugar. rich cream and fresh
fruit havors, 1t is q wholesome food
a. we'll as pure, Ligh-grade candy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-09-07

The first week of September is
gone. and autumn days are creeping
in upon us
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-11

Hafner, Mrs. George Robe, Mrs. Luther
Feeger and Mrs. Edgar Brown.
Mrs. Mary Bond was hostess Wed
nesday afternoon for a meeting of the
Penny club. Fifteen members were
present. In two weeks Mrs. Willard
Warfel has the club.
The regular monthly social of the
North A Street Friend church was
held last evening at the North A
Street Friends church.
Officers as 4 follows were elected
Wednesday at the sall-day meeting of
the aid society OF the Reid Memorial
U. P. church at the church: President.
Mrs Charles Y. filler; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Douglas Kuth; second vice
president, Mrs. Theodore Walters, Sec
rotary. Mrs. CT aries Black, treasurer,
Mrs. Frank Glsss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kolp will give an
assembly Friday evening at 9 O'Clock
in the Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. Franklin Eebbeler attended a
dance given Tuesday evening at New
Castle by members of club. Miss
Marie Wrede and Miss May Appleton
were also among the guests.
All members are invited to attend
the skating party which will be given
Monday evening at the Coliseum by
the Monday evening skating club.
The winning side in the. contest of
the T. Y. F. class will be banqueted by
the loosing side at the East Main
Street Friends church, Monday even
ing, January Is, at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. William klopp was hostess
yesterday afternoon for meeting of
the aid society of the Second English
Lutheran church at her home, South
Ninth street.
The members of the Needlecraft
club made up of women who reside
east of the city held meeting yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Carl Gail, east of the city. Miss Ocie
Brown was guest of the club. Mem
bers present were Mrs. Laura Shafer,
Mrs. Nola Stegall, Mrs. Grace Bran
denburg, Miss Jennie Kuth, Mrs. Mar
garet Arnold, Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes,
Mrs. Ollie Smelser. Mrs. Abbie Nc
Whitney, Mrs. Elizabeth Wehrly, Mrs.
Jennie Norris, Miss Helen Cox, Mrs.
Pearl IMcCarty, Mrs. Bertha Larsh,
Miss Gladys Larsh. Recently the club
gave a banquet at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Grant Larsh, east of the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-11

One Of the few large receptions OF
the season was, the one ,iven by Mrs.
James a.. Roberts at her home in In
dianapolls Wedt esday aftt srnoon. The
rooms were artitically des ;orated with
early spring flowers. A ha rpist played
during the rsceiying hours. Mrs. John
Shirk of North Eleventh ,street was
among the guests.
The Junior choir of the Finst Engilsn
Lutheran church will meet FRIDAY
afternoon after sc hool at the t;hurcn.
Favors went to Mrs. WEBB Pyie,
Mrs. Edward Cooper and Mrs. Frank
Waters at a meeting of the Five Hun
dred club held W ednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Frank Waters m
the McConaha Flats.
The c. w. B. Nj. Auxiliary Of the
Central Christian church was enter
tanned Wednesday, afternoon by MB.
Charles Roland at Iher home, North A
street Mrs. Mary Etheridge had the
devotions. Mrs. EIaisley and Mrs
George Mansfield ga We readings. Mrs.
&c. Mullen conduct ed the Missionary
QUIZ. Miss Harriet Orchard and Miss
Helen Roland gave music numbers.
,vwenty members Of Circle 4 OF the
aid society of the First. Presbyterian
chm ch were enterta sined yesterday
after noon by Mrs. II. II. Toier al her
home, South Fifteenth' street.
A !, FARMING social function for this
aftexnc On was the party given by Mrs
GEORGE Thomas at ha~ home, West
Main at rect In the dining room early
sorfng lowers were in evidence. Inc
guxssrs ,ere Miss Elizabeth townsend
Mrs. r. ". Horton of Your gstown, ONO,
MIS- en-. Hoelscher. Mrs. Wilbur Hase
meier mi SIS Elizabeth Hasemeier. Miss
limo Eike MERRY. Misses Lena, Clara
and Mor Weisbrod, Miss Marie
Sneke,,irSs :, Miss Bessie Edwards,
Miss MID red Schalk. Mrs. Clifford
pieh, Nsrr Howard Townsend, Mrs.
I.cob Wa4x r and Miss Olive Long.
M .nd n rs. C. P. Lycan of Milton,
y,isnonein re the guests Of Mr.. and
ME- VAIN ycan at their home, 3O3
tTortb Twept, first street.
Norobers If a card club were enter
.,Sined this aft ernoon py MIS- f1o" aro
Mey2r
Entertaining IN a pleasant MANNER
last evMing "a ISIS Grace omith was
hostess nor a'a neeuns Oh tni.Aoie
club The CUES Us were MISSES maIy
Peltz, Ruth Bar ell RUIN fei.z, ruby
Haner, Jeanette LandWner, MIS-. Jus
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-11

OF 19e ciun
appointed
spent cards. The members OF the clb
Willard MRS Fred Carr Mrs RudeAph G.
Wilbur ShiveIey, John Shr
George lie 30 uer MIS- Milton Ca9n ad and
RI comstoek.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
SUB WARFARE IS DECREASED SAYS
 PREMIER OF |. B.

LONDON. Dec 2O-Premier Lloyd George, in an ad- dress before the House of Commons today said that the margin of losses on the sea is narrowing down. He sad that submarine snags is decreasing and the shipbuld ing increasing
 "We are now sinking submarines" said the Premier "and Germany knows that it's battle is over There will be further sin5ings in the mdersea warfare as all submarines have not been destroyed yet but the losses will be few and far between. Last week. ending last night only fourteen British ships were topedOed by submarines four less than during the week previous"
 Regarding the Russian situation Premier Lloyd George said that idle to pretend that the hopes of the Allies had been realized and great disappointment was caused by the collapse of the Russian armies.
 Discussing the probable peace offer of the TeutOns Lloyd George explained the English aims and said Great Britain would demand complete restoration of the terri tory the Teuons have taken together with compensation
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
NORTHWEST HAS EMERGED FROM
 FIERCE STORM
Railroad Trafhc Is Resumed But All Lines Blocked With Rush of Christmas GOOds-EXtra Help
 m Postal Divisions

SEATTLE, Dec. 20. -- The Pacific Northwest is emerging from the re- cent storm with skies clearing and the temperature lowering. The rail roads resumed operations today, three lines sending trains out to the east and south. All railroads are blocked in the rush of Christmas goods and gifts and the mail forces are hit hard. The postal authorities today hired one hundred extra men in Seattle to as sort and distribute mail. Elsewhere in the northwest the same conditions exist and special help is being secur- ed foI postal work and railroad du- ties.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20

dent Baxter of the Alaska Steamship Company has con- tbued Fifty Dollars to be used in securing memberships from the children of Seward Mr. Baxter wants to help and his instructions to the amount he has donated
 it is necessary in helping those who cannot spare the entire $ which the price of membership in the great humanitarian branch of the United States service
 you have only 2bts and cannot raise the remainder of the dollar if you have only fifty or seyentyfive cents take that amount and become member-the balance of your membership will be paid out of the liberal donation of Mr. Baxter Now the best time to join will be on next Saturday afternoon at o'clock the place at the Hotel
 Sexton George Sexton and Mrs. Sexton will be in the
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
WYOMING CAPITALIST LEFT FORTUNE TO
 BE FOR EDUCATION

SHERIDAN, Wyo. Dec. 2O - F. A. Whitney of Sheridan is dead, but though the terms of a unique will disposing of his S75OOOO estate, the memory of A. k. Whitney will be kept green by scores of ambitious sons and daughters of Sheridan coun- ty Wyoming, 'to whom he has be- oueatheG his entire fortune in trust.
 What Cecil Rhodes sought to do for the ambitious youth of Sheridan coun- ty through financial aid to all who de- sire to obtain an education to fit them for any profession or trade they as- pire Co.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
WILLIAM M'KAY DIES IN SOUTH;
 LEAVES FAMILY

William Mckay died last night at Los Angeles at nne o'clock according to a brief announcement received this morning by Isaac Evans from Mrs. Mckay. The McEays left Seward for the south on the 3Iarposa on the trip the latter was wrecked. Mr. Me Kay was transferred to a rescue boat and upon ar1yel al Seattle was taker to a hospital He later recovered sufficiently to go to Los Angeles. Mr. Mckay was a victim of tuberculosis but it was thought that removal to a warmer climate would greatly oene- it his health. Mrs. Mckay and sov- eral small children survive.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
NO GENERATIONS NO INDEMNITIES
 SAY THE GERMANS

PETROGRAD Dec. 2O.-The Evening Post publishes report this afternoon that the Central Powers have n formed the BoShevik government that peace offer will be made to the Allies This peace proposal according to the Post will be for the cessation of the and the Teu tons will consider no indemnities and no annexations I've want peace is the Teutonc statement says the Post bu peace, seIfdefniton by the various nations is inn practicable'
 It is stated on authority today that Russia is now sounding the Allies regarding peace this being done at the request of the TeutonS
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20

BOYS AND GIRLS on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WlISOn several months ago issued proclamation addressed to the boys and girls of the United States and Territories calling uaon them to join the American Red Cross me present Christmas Campaign for members to the Reo Cross could not be better opportunity for you to snow yourrea patriotism Iis Christmas tune and you Shoulo mink think that possible by another Christmas your cnntry may be plunged into war that will prevent as bappv Christmas as is anticipated next Tuesday. If you have not now perhaps by next Christmas your big brother OF uncle or your sister may be in the war zone all
 helping to win the great conflict now raging in the great
 CT part of the world You help now, by joining the Red Cross, Seward Chapter Here is the plan-Presi-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
BE SHE

A PACIFIC POHT, Dec 20. - 4 young woman bearing the name or "Rompoff' who resembles Tltlana RomanofT, daughter of the f 'rner Czar of Russia, that she was detain- ed three weeks at Yokohoma, unti! she established her identity, arrived to,,ly f.om Russia The American Consul at Yokohoma cables that h. is convinced the woman is the Rus sian Princess.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
SEwEPD CHILDREN SHOULD BECOME MEMBERS OF THE RED GROSS

lobby of the hotel o'clock and up to the hddles ot Seward to be there oo-wth what money they can spare for this great cause Many doubt will display the real American spirit and take their dollar and become mem her, but fortune doesnot smile all alike and if you only have 25 cens fifty cents or sevenyve cents take it to the Hotel Sexton Saturday afternoon at o'clock and Mr. and Mrs Sexton will do the rest Take your receipt for
 the full amount and secure your button which will be fur nished and you have enrolled in the American Red Cross Don't forget Saturday afternoon at o'clock at the Hotel Sexton And while the children responding there are many adults Seward who should join the Red Cross Do
 it today See either Mr. Sexton at the Hotel Robert Romig at the Bank of Seward
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
OVER LIQUOR---TWO
 UNDER ARREST

SEATTLE, Dec. 30. - John Poria and C. l.. Fowler were arrested this afternoon in connection with the mur- der last night at Auburn. Wash, of William Applesteels, Northern Paci- fc Warehouse watchman. Apple steele caught thieves robbing a car of liquor and shooting started at once After killing the wqtchman the thioy- es fled in am auto taking one barrel of whiskey
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
REICHSTAG COMMITTEE ON PEACE

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-It is reported here that the main Reichstag committee is to meet regarding the Russian peace negotiations and have discussion with the Russian representatives.
 Several German newspapers are said to interpret this as showing that the will of the peoples representatives is about to assert itself The people, says one newspaper want peace. Practically all Germany and Austna-Hun- gary demands peace with the exception of the rulers
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
MINE WORKERS TO ELIMINATE
 LONG LAY-OFF

INDIANAPOLIS, De-. 20. - The officers of the United Mine Workers are urging the miners to lay-of only on Christmas and New Years instead of taking the usual fortnight holiday. It is understood that the miners will probably work helping the coal sup ply and also conserving their own wages.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
AREENGAGED

LONDON, Dec. 20. - The en. gagement was announced today of Esther Cleveland, daughter Of yhc former president of the United States to Captain Bosanquet. of the Cold stream Guards. Miss Cleveland iS Q volunteer nurse at St. Dunstan, tha home for blinded soldiers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
SIXTY COMING ID SEWARD ON
 TRAIN TONIGHT

GIRDWOOD, Dee. 20. - Special U the Gateway. - Sixty passengers from Anchorage and interior points left helc this morning on the train bound for Seward Robert Weir is also aboard returning from an in- spcction trip.
 If the train is on time it sholld reach Seward tonirht about 6 o'clock.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
PROBE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 70. - The Senate's ;nvesugation into the Feder- al Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporations activities will be- gin tomorrow. Chairman Huloy will be the inst witness to De called.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
DUSTIN FARNUM TONIGHT

At the Empress theatre tonight, Dustin Farnum, brother of fighting Bill, will be the star in "The Gentle man from Indiana" This is a comedy drama, the scenes portrayed are said to be. ideally realistic and the acting of the best.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20

Our position is simply this-When a man hasn't anything better to do than watch other men at work he ought to be compelled to knit socks for the soldiers.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
t ssrz zHanaR etRa g <
 OFF FOR HALIFAX

Mayor Cottel announced this 7 afternoon that S5g6 had been sub scribed for the Halifax Relief sum, that he had contributed the balance Jo make tho full amount of S6OC.OO and als3 the expense of wiring the mol.y.
 aEspop pRheas tt E'
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
GET $3O,OOO

CHICAGO, Dec. 20. - Robbers blew the deposit vaults of the State Bank at Summit, a suburb. early this morning, and escaped in an automo- bile. The robbers secured $3O,OOO
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20

ROME Dec. 20. - Extremely cole weather is today preventing battle engagements on the Italian front. This is the official statement issued today by the War Department.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
RIOTS

PETROGRAD, Dec 20. - The Bo.- sbevik. today proclaimed sta-e e. scige in .hjs u,y m an effort to TO- press che disorders gesu.ymg from -a. footing os ,he wine cellars and shops
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
BLIZZARD HOLDS
 UP THE WAR ON
 WESTERN FRONT

LONDON, Dec. 20 - A suowato,m and blizzard Is hampering work on the western front. The Germans have not yet indicated where they will be- gin their western drive but all posi- yio0s Of the British and French for ces are thoroughly defended.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
ID JOIN J. 5.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec 70. - Major Gen. eral John J. Pershjng today announ- ced that an Russian officers jn France have volunteered to give their ser vice to lhc United States and arc ready to join his forces urw
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
SEWARD DIVISION OF DEFENSE NOW
 FULLY ORGANIZED
L.. V. Ray Is Elected Chairman of the Seward Division of Territorial
 Council of the Defense and
 Judge WhittIesey, Seer etary
WORK ASSIGNED To MEMBERS
Resolution Is Adopted Asking That Governor Strong Suspend Eigh, Hour Law in Territory for
 Remainder of the War

The Seward Division of the Alaska Territorial Council of Defense met last evening ard completed organiza- tion by the election of Hon, L, v Ray us Chairman and Vim. H. Whittlesey as Sccrata,v
 Chairmen Named
 The other members of the Division CoumcG were assigned to the charPe of the following matters:
 John Noon as he Committee oa I,omc Cad Service.
 W. M Sauers as the Committee O." Alien Enemy data.
 Geo. Sexton as the Committee to se- cure data and accurate information as to the resources of this District for war purposes.
 T. W. Hawkins as the Committee or Food Conservation data apd instruc. tiOn.
 F. L. Ballane as the Committee to act in conjunction with the Commit tees to be appointed by the different active Fraternal Orders in Seward ir uhc mltt.. of Food Conservation
 c. W. Borgcn is now absent from the city; but on his return will be as- signed to necessary servire.
  The pace of Samuel Mcdonald will be filled by the appointment of a com potent citizen.
 Jurisdiction
 It is hoped that the citizens of Seward ard vicinity, to Tumsgair Ann )n 'he North, and Westward to the limits of the Alcutian chain, al within the jurisdiction of this b. mcE of the Territorial Council of Defense, until others are duly created, will re. alize that the long arm of War prepa ration has ] cached Seward; that work of this Council is in earnest and vital and that it behooves every ciGizea, man, woman and child, in this exton sive community, to lend ready md willing assistance; give true infolma- tiOn to, and take their proper part in the activities directed by the Commit. tees of this Council without delay or cavil.
 Unlimited Authority
 It is suggested now, 90 there may be no misunderstanding from the out sc, or ,le Councils work an eHdcav or that il is clothed with practically unlimited authority not only to DOC quest but to compel compliance wi" its just requirements.
 This announcement is made for tFe purpose of acouaintmg the public with the personnel of the Councils Com mittees and with the scope of their activities and with the hope that all citizens of our City and vicinity will respond, when necessary, with prompt and loyal assistance and service.
 Suspend Eight Hour Law
 The Seward Branch of the Alaska Territorial. Council of the Defense al- so adopted a strong resolution, to be wired to Gov. Strong, asking that he suspend, during the continuance of the war, the eight hour lay adopted by the last Territorial legislature.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-20
DOG ORDINANCE
 IS QUESTIONED
 BY AN INQUIRER

SEWARD, Dec. I3. - Editor of the Gatcway-Will you please tell me if there is an ordinance in Seward re- garding the prohibition of dogs run ming at large, and if so why it is not enforced
 s. c. There is an ordinance which was effective on November First. The second part of your question should be asked of the city officials.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-07
Latonia Entries for Tomorrow

yeaT-olds furlOnEs-W p Dabny 100: j.
liz; Ammunition. ii2 Great dull. 1i2: Jack
Hll. 112;. unar, il2; All Aglow,. ll2; Tanlao.
ii2; Charley Note. III. Also eligible; Quito.
Stuart. il2; Choir Master. li2: Augustus, 1l2.
loass@Pilsen. "; High Gear, Ss :od Eyefs, Ss
4s Sister susie, iO2: Safety first 102 Rhyme,
1903 Miss Jazbo. 1OS Mary Relic, iO8 Trusty.
'1O5; Rymer, ZOE; Or. Tuck 1OB: Liberator. il2,
Also eligible: Black Frost, iO2; The Grader,
IO5; suieipner. 100; Water War. 1O0: Clark NJ.
iO5 Or. Campbell. 90.
Third race. claiming, twO-year-olds, @ fur
lonsH-'Leta. iO7 'Oriental Giri.s as 'Paul
Connolly gsi sSauer 9si Betcha Million 100
Phoneta. tOe; Mabel Trask. 1Od Dlckie w. lO9: :
Cathedral, iOs Also eliaible-Queen Trovato,
100; king. 1O8 Belle Mere. 1O6i Redlita, iOs
Katue Canal lOBi Frostilla, iO3,
Fourth race, purse. three-year-olds and up
furlonEs-Cicerone, as Plat. t02: YeTmila
1O2 GoTine lO2i Fan o.. 1922 Verde, los;
Impressive, 1886 Words Of Wisdom. tOT; Verd-
ant, fO7; Light Foot. 1O7 Lanshorne. ITO
Fifth race, purse. handicap, three-year-olds
and up. l-O miles--Fell SwoOp, 102; Waraaw
fO2 Nalor iOs Guy Fortune. III; Butter
scotch II. ll2; opportuhity. ll6.
sixth race. Claiming; thrss-yeaT-olds and up.
fO6. Indeae1ce. 100 Gold Color fOa, sDr Csr.
men 10H. Lahore. los. Rife Shooter. 100
seventh race. ciaimlnE. three yeaf-olds ana
up. I-10 milea--sNinety simplex. oo. sDr
Samuel %, Water Blue. 100. schecks iOd
.Iush Tnsh iQ4. Ask Her. 1cii renrod l0f