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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
BIG SHORTAGE
IN AMERICA
Milk and Butter Supplies Decrease
While Population Shows Marked
Increase

rTGTN u Aug 2O-Nflk and
butter supplies are decreasing in the
United States while the population is
sr.r.,.irp The dairy herds of Eu-
rome are diminishing rapidly because
of the conditions created by war; and
there is mo- probability of improve
mort i'm these conditions. The dairy
problem i'm this country, therefore, is
not only war emergency problem but
one that will continue after the war.
Worlds supply Decreasing
The worlds dairy supplies are de-
ucasIug rapidly for two important
reasons.
First, the dairy cattle of Europe are
diminishing, for Europe is being driv-
eu to eat it's cattle for meat second,
the diversion of labor to wan has de
creased the fodder supplies, and the
shortage Of shipping has limited the
amount of imported fodder, and there
fore the cattle which can be supported
and the productivity of the individual
cow have been reduced
Even American dairy supplies are
not keeping pace with growth of pop
uIaton. for the percapita milk sup
p'y has fallen from ninety to seventy
five gallons annually i'm the past it-
teen years. Yet today America must
ship increasing amounts of dairy prod
ucts Co her European allies.
Several Phases of Situation
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
BREAK IN
CABLE FOUND

While digging in the sand ON the
beach at the Seward dock, Messenger
Fathers came across q piece Of cable
and upon investigation it was found
to be the cable running into Seward,
the other end being out i'm the bay.
The Alaskan Engineering commits
sion will endeavor to grappIe for it
today i'm an effort to raise the end
for splicing Upon good authority,
it is stated that there viii be no pos
sible chance TO make use of it for
transmission of messages or means to
splice it here until the arrival of the
regular cable boat. 1t is probable that
cable service will be resumed the first
part of next week.
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SPAIN TO GIVE
UP BANKER

NEW YORK, Sept. II, (By Mail
via Anchorage).- Extradition papers
have been taken out at Albany for
William A. Kennedy, who was arrested
several weeks ago in Vigo, Spain, on
charge of grand larceny following
three indictments that were found
against him here after he had sud
denly closed his banking house and
sailed for Spain by the way Of Ha-
vana.
AS soon as the papers receive the
presidents signature in Washington
a detective will go to Spain to bring
back Kennedy He did banking bust
ness here under the firm name OF
Kennedy, Mitchell & Co., and is al
legged to have Incorporated funds
intrusted to him by foreigners to be
sent abroad.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
TRAINS WILL BE RUN
SOON ON THE A. n. RY.

We are told upon good authority
that trains on the Alaska Northern
will be running in few days, repairs
to bridges and tracks damaged by the
recent heavy floods having been al
most completed. Large gangs of work
men have been busy night and day
and the officials are to be congratu-
lated upon the excellent work done.
That trains will be running within a
few days goes to prove that the Of
fcials are equal to almost any emer-
gency. The road is practically open
through to Mile % and from that
point on it will be but a short time
until all repairs will be made.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
LEAVE ON FISHING TRIP
TO CHICKALOON RIVER

Major John f. Ballaine, F. R: Felt
shans, A. A. Baird, E. K. Klauber and
George Sexton left yesterday for the
Chickaloon river district on few
days fishing. Upon their return to
Seward we expect not only to see one
of the largest but the finest catch of
fish this season. Of course the usual
fish stories will be the order Of the
day also, but judging from the past
experience according to their stOries)
there will be few fish left and several
trips will have to be made by boats
in order to bring in the catch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
NEW SEAMAN
WAGE SCALE.
Agreement Is Amicably Effected In
Regard to Pay and Conditions
of Labor

WASHINGTON, Sept 10, Delay
eO.-An agreement has been reached
concerning wages and working condi-
tions for men to man the merchant
fleets of the country. The agreement
was the result Of negotiations which
have been in progress between the de
partment Of labor, department of COM
merce the shipping board, sixteen men
representing employers, employees, and
the three government agencies. This
committee was named by all interests
concerned at a conference in Washing
ton city.
1t is believed that the agreement
renders easy the task Of obtaining suf-
fcient qualified men to operate the
large number of merchant vessels now
building.
Term of Wage Scale
The wage scale, which will remain
in force until a year after the war
ends, is as follows:
Sailors and fremcn, $50 per month;
coal passers, $50 per month; oilers
and water tenders, 500; boatswains,
$40; carpenters, $75. Overtime pay
for cargo work is figured at 80 cents
an hour, and for ship work 40 cents
an hour. A 80 per cent bonus is to
be paid crews entering the war zone.
Employers will pay each seaman 500
compensation for loss of personal eff
fects when a ship is sunk. The scale
Of wages and bonus for stewards and
cooks is unchanged at present.
I'm order to increase the number of
men available for work, each ship will
carry q certain number of boys in pro
portion to number of seamen carried.
The number Of able-bodied seamen
will be reduced; the deficiency will be
made up by employing more ordinary
seamen. Representatives of the sea
mems organizations will be given ac-
cess to docks and decks.
Termination of Agreement
The committee agrees that bonus
and other conditions arising from the
war shall terminate with the war, but
the wage scale named above shall re
main in force for year after the war
terminates. Employers and seamen
will unite in an appeal to men who
have left the sea to return, and to
young men to go to sea as a profess
sion.
The provost marshal generals Office
will be requested to exempt seamen
from military service wherever it can
be done, on the ground that the scar
city of sailors makes them more valu-
able in that capacity than as soldiers.
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MOTOR STALLS AND
AVIATOR FALLS TO
INSTANT DEATH
On WireIess Via Anchoragel

PARIS, Sept l5.-COrpOraI w. Henry Meeker, Amer
lean aviator instantly killed yesterday while making
flight in the capacity of scout the only assigned
being that his motor stalled and he fell to his death from
a height of several hundred feet.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
ITALY LOWERS MILITARY
HEIGHT TO 4 FIT, 6 IN.

ROME, Aug. Is, (By MdD.-Tne
decree which goes into effect next
month, lowering the military height
from feet inches to 4 feet inches,
includes all the men born between
1876 and 1883 who had been excused
from duty previously because of their
short stature.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-15
KORNILOFF ABOUT TO SURRENDER

PETROGRAD, Sept. Is, (Offcia) General Korni-
loft has not yet surrendered but is preparing to do and
will be completely powereSs to act in any capacity Twelve
companies of Konofs troops have already surrender
cd and say they were grossly deceived in taking up arms
pected to surrender at any time
MARINES TAKE OVER SHIPS AT MONTIYIDEO
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay Sept. 15-Marines have
boarded all ships intened in the harbor here and have
taken complete charge preparing for any emergency that
may arise and subject to call for duty at any time.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

1t is a matter for regret that the
annual strawberry festival has been
called off. But conditions have arisen
this week that were unforeseen by the
committee in charge week ago, and
after careful canvass of the situation
it was deemed best to forget irn this
year.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
Japanese Consul Coming

The Japanese Association of
the Islands will have as guests
on Sunday, July !, the japanese
consul from Seattle, with his
staff, the president OF the United
japanese Association, and the
editor of their Seattle paper.
The party will disembark from
the forenoon boat at Vashon
Heights, and then proceed to
Vashon Gardens, where lunch
will be served. In the afternoon
they will visit points of interest
Including strawberry fields on
Yashon and Maury, returning to
Seattle on the afternoon boat.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

the Robert Gerry summer home
on the beach north of Vashon
dock. There viii be good
program of athletic and aquatic
sports. Or. Murray will give an
address appropriate to our Natal
day and the present crisis.
Come, bring your bathing
suits, and enjoy plunge in the
Sound. Dressing rooms for bath
ers will be provided at the Gerry
home.
Bring your lunch. Hot coffee
will be served at &c the quart, OF
sc per cup with cream and sugar.
Ice cream and ice cream cones
viii be on sale.
Everyone come and enjoy an
old.fashioned Fourth of July
picnic and celebration.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
WILL CONTINUE TO BOOST vASHON

Ellisport, June PC, 1917.
1t being impossible for me to bid
farewell to all personally, take this
opportunity of wishing everyone good
bye.
l am deeply grateful for the kind
ness shown me while a resident of the
Island, and it will always bring me
pleasure TO recall having lived here
Never allow yourselves for one in.
slant to believe that vashon- Maury
Islands are not the finest place in the
world to live, / know the Islands viii
grow rapidly and continuously, and l
expect 10 see a wonderful change when
l visit you again
You may expect 10 near from me
from time to time and from place ID
place, for my interest in Vashon does
not cease with leaving your shores.
Again thanking you, one and all,
and assuring YOU OF my continued in
terest here. Yours respectfully,
G. A. Collins.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
Inspectors Report

Following is the inspectors
report of Vashon high school
made to the State Board of Edu-
cation, under date of September
26, 1916:
Assessed valuation Of district si3g, o59
Indebtedness ................ 1900
School levy, II mills.
Total school enrolment, l10.
High school enrolment, 80.
Three teachers; corps unchanged.
Classical and scientific courses.
Library, 295 volumes; 500 worth of
books 30 be added.
Value Of science and other equip
ment: physics, sls7.s9; botany and 20
ology, $1,000: history maps, $500.
District is heavily in debt, and, as n
consequence, is at present unable TO
put certain courses, such as manual
training and domestic economy, for
which there is demand, into the high
school program.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

Once the American public finds out
the advantage of buying bonds the
government will have no trouble in
disposing of any number of issues it
wants to put out on the market, says
the State Capitol Record
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
ENJOY A DAY ON THE ISLAND

June 20, 1917.
Editor Vashon Island Record
The Ladies' Aid Society Of Redondo,
Wash, at their last regular meeting
voted TO hold their annual picnic AT $.
+. Brokaw's place on yashon Island.
Accordingly company of people came
On the steamer Daily to Vashon, and
were brought by Mr.. Olson in his
auto 70 the Brokaw home on the morn
ing of June 20. A very enjoyable day
was spent. Those present were Mrs.
C. L. Belts, Mr. and Mrs NJ. p, Kelly
aud Mrs, Kelly's daughters, Misses
Jean and Pearl Summers, Mrs, w. r.
Priest, Mrs Il. w. Mann and son, Mas
ter Carl Mann, all of Redondo: Mrs
Henry BUGGY and Edith Ibsen of Beu-
ena; Mrs. II. A. Moldenhour and Miss
Agatha Newman of Seattle; Mrs. Nj.
Todd and her daughter Moliie of the
Perry Greenhouses, Vashon Island,
and TWO Of the near mel ghbors, Mrs. l..
NJ. Langill and Mrs. Il. S. MaBee.
S. p. Brokaw.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
An Evening With the Poets

Yielding to the wishes of a
host of friends and with a desire
to give in a worthy cause, Mrs.
Martha Gorsuch delighted a
large audience at the Presbyter-
ian church Monday evening with
readings from we'll known poets,
as Longfellow, Wordsworth, Ril-
ey, Carleton and others, Each
poem was literary gem and
was recited with a true interpre-
tation of the authors thought,
and with the rare grace Of a cul-
tured woman who possesses a
remarkable memory and finds
sweet enjoyment in company of
the noble men and women who
have lived and loved and labored
for the uplift of humanity.
The readings were inter-
spersed with piano soles by Mrs.
NJ. Beall, Miss Helen Hansen
and Miss Steen. Miss Gertrude
Murray gave two vocal solos
that were much appreciated.
Before the last number was
given, a statement, showing the
work accomplished todate on the
Islands for the Red Cross, was
made by Y, Hansen. The re
ceipts of the evening totaled
twenty three dollars, due credit
being given Mrs. Gorsuch, who
at the close, was treated to a
genuine ovation by her admiring
auditors.
A pleasing feature Of the en-
tertainment was a song by Field
er Beall, the little great grand
son Of Mrs. Gorsuch, which was
given as the opening number.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

B. d. Mukai kindly gave his
time and efforts Saturday, in
company with Mrs. c. Peterson,
to the work of soliciting for the
Red Cross among the japanese
residents in the Center district.
Mr.. Mukai's assistance was
greatly appreciated. The sub
scriptions from japanese friends
totaled $3.50.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

The departure of Mr.. G. A. Collins
for the East, and Of C. II. Newcom for
Chelan county, removes two Island
boosters, temporarily it may be, but Mt
a time when their assistance was need
ed. The Record is not advised as to
Mr.. Collins plans, but extends well
wishes TO him and to his family they
will be missed. AS to Charley New
com, we expect to welcome him home
when the snow begins to fly in the
Blewett mining region,
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

Recruiting Week. in Seattle open
ed with satisfactory start toward the
enlistment OF the required quota.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
Over 25o. ooo feet Of lumbar

UVef ZJU,OUU IeeI OF IulnDeT
will be used in the construction
of the first twelve barracks for
the troops at American Lake, and
this order will be allotted to mills
in the Northwest. Each building
will accommodate 200 men.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

a resolution was passed at the
meeting of the county commits
sioners last week appointing
Fred n. Lathe as investigator
for the prosecuting attorney 5
office at salary Of $3.50 per
month.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

If correspondents will kindly mail
their letters to The Record one day
earlier next week it may be possible
for the entire office force to celebrate
the "Glorious Fourth in safe and
sane manner
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

No "slackers'' on the Islands none
when it comes to contributing for the
work of the Red Cross.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28
An Island Celebration.

A Fourth OF July picnic, to
which everyone on the Island is
cordially invited, will be held at
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28

Brownhill, his able assistants and the
merchants of Kent are to be congratu-
lated.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-28


Island residents are to be congratu-
lated over the splendid showing made
at the close OF the weeks campaign for
funds for Red Cross work And wen
doff our hat to the japanese friends
who responded SO literally.
The Seattle Times Of Sunday gave
Vashon- Maury full page of Island
views and descriptive matter that
from an advertising standpoint could
hardly be excelled. The efforts put
forth by The Times Pathfinder to
bring to the notice oftourists the many
scenic points in close proximity to
Seattle, none of which equal vashon,
are bound to result in additions to our
population.
Editor Brown of the Auburn Globe
Republican gave the Island a good
boost through his paper last week
while recounting his trip with the
county commissioners on their recent
tour OF inspection Of Island docks and
roads. He mentions the stops made at
Hotel Vashon for bite OF lunch, and
adds, Probably anywhere else but on
vashon Island bite OF lunch like
that served would have been heraided
as banquet. He also stated that a
visit to the Beall Greenhouses was
alone worth a trip to the Island.
The patriotic Number in red,
white and blue, issued by the Kent
Journal and Des Moines Intercitian,
last week, was very creditahle effort,
both in the text matter and the me
chanicaI makeup. 1t consisted OF g
pages and cover, in magazine form,
and was full to the brim with enter,
tanning and Instructive write-ups Of
the famous White River Valley, alsc
featuring the Kent Chautauqua and
the County Grange Fair. Editor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-20
BELL TELLS BRAVO AMERICAN
SOLDIERS WILL RETURN FIRE

Official investigation conducted by
military authorities of the shooting
across the boundry near Harris mill,
early Thursday afternoon resulted in
the finding that Carranza patrols had
fired on a sentry of the Goth infantry
near Harris viaduct and that the Amer
lean border patrol answered the fire.
The sentry had been walking his
post when Carranza soldiers. who had
taken up positions behind rocks opened
fire Two bullets whizzed by the SEN
try's head and he sent for reinforce
ments. A corporars guard answered
the call and opened fire on the MeXi-
cans, shooting about 20 cartridges. one
of the MeXicans was hit by the Ameri-
can riflemen and was carried away by
his comrades. il is reported
At a result of the firing Brig Cen
George Bell, jr- district commander,
has advised Mexican consult Eduardo
SOrisno Bravo that strict measures will
be taken TO put an end to the firing
on American troops by Carranza
soldiers. He said orders had been given
to return the fire whenever fired upon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-20
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT TO
PUSH RAILROAD BUILDING

Mexico City. Mex. April 20.-Rapid
and immediate extension of railroads
in Mexico is projected by the depart
ment of communications and public
works in conjunction with the various
state governments. Arrangements al
ready have been begun TO complete the
line from Santa Lucretia, on the 18TH
mus of Tehuantepec line. to Merida.
YUcatain- This line when completed
viii form the connecting link IN the
north and south route from JuareZ. on
the American border. 70 Merida It
will run through san Juan Bautista in
TabascO and Campeche-
Another projected line will connect
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Mex
west from Tampico. the main Atlantic
oil port TO san Bias, state of Nayrit
formerly the territory of Topic. This
route will link up Aguas Calientes
acatecas and other important cities
with the line of the Southern Pacific
Of Mexico which now has extended its
line from Nogales to Compostele,
short distance south Of the city OF
Topic
Notice has been given by the depart
ment of communications to the South
ern Pacific company that il must con-
tInue its line from COmpostela to
GuadalaJara, according to its conces-
sion. and begin this work of construc-
ton at once, or the concession under
which the company operates in Mexico
VIII be declared void
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-20
ASSERTS MEXICO
STAYS NEUTRAL
Gen. Hay Says Demonstra-
ton in Congress for Ger
many at Once 0uelled.

Mexico City. Mex April 2e.-Iu an
s'er 10 reports that Germany was -
deavoring to influence members Of ine
Mexican congress to oppose Gen. Car
ranza's neutrality proclamation, Gen.
Eduardo Hay. president Of the lower
house. has issued the following state
rient-
ct have no knowledge or German IN
uuence on members OF congress or OF
pressure for opposition to plans OF
Pro-Germnn Demonstration.
II acknowledge that in the galleries
OF congress on Sunday there was a
manifestation of sympathy for the Ger
man minister. but l Immediately called
The manifestants to order. telling them
that any manifestation for or against
any diplomat within the chamber was
prohibited because we were obligated.
policy. to preserve strict neutrality in
spirit as well as in letter"
Congress Without Power.
Cen Hay said that in its present
stage congress was merely an electoral
college and had no authority to deal
with any international questions.
opponents Of Gen. CarranZa claim
that preliminary discussions and votes
the cOnstitutionalist liberal party has
not the overwhelming majority which
was predicted. Copies of the announce
ment OF MeXico's neutrality have been
sent to all Central and South Ameri-
can countries and several replies have
been received.
Austrian Ships to Mexican Coast.
san Diego, Calf. April 20.-Fishing
vessels owned and operated By Aus
trians at this port have fled TO Mag
dalena bay, according to reports re-
ceived here today from the lower Next
can coast Eight of the Austrian yes
sells left here the day Austria Hun
gary severed diplomatic relations with
The United States.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-20
MEXICAN LEGISLATIVE
PALACE PLANS ALTERED

Mexico CITY. Mex April 20.-Plans
are now under consideration for sim
ulifving and cutting down the plans
Of The new legislative palace. Work on
this great bUlfiing whicf = Intended
20 house the MeXica n Congress and
which. as projected. would have been
the largest legislative building in the
world. was begun under president Diaz.
The steel frame work OF the building
was completed. but no work has been
done on the building since 1910. 1t is
estimated that il would cost S32 900 900
10 complete the building under the
original plans and it is proposed to
simplify these plans and utilize the
work already done 10 form part OF
less protentious structure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-20
BEBG To MAKE
NEW UNIFORMS
Gets Contract for Blue Cloth
ing for Policemen; Con
ference Called.

contract for furnishing tine new
police uniforms was awarded Friday
morning by the civil service commission
in executive session to Sol I. Berg. the
lowest bidder The new uniforms VIII
be blue and are expected 20 be received
by May Is. The police officers VIII be
measured at once for the uniforms
The commission met at the city coun-
eli chamber John N. Wyatt, chairman.
and Frank Powers attended.
The comm .ssIouers held a conference
during the morning with fire chief
John ". Wray. Plans for the better
ment Of the fire department We're dis
cussed. Regular drills are to he held
ny the fire department under instruc-
tons Of chief Wray upon the suSges-
lion Of the commission. Several differ
ent drill systems are being devised
Mr Wyatt has issued "a call for a
meeting TO be held Saturday IN the
council chamber. which the chief OF po-
lice and the captains and sergeants of
he force viii attend. The commission
ers viii discuss with the officers plans
for better police system. Drills VIII