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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
ODD FELLOWS TO 60 AHEAD
 ON BUILDING

The cornerstone of the new Odd Fellows hall will be laid on April 26th according to plans announced last night at the meeting of that order. April 26th falls on the 99th anniver- sary of the founding of the !. Q. O.. F., and not a better date could be lad lor starting the work on Stewards newest fraternal building. Following the important ceremony construction work will be rushed.
 II. Peterson has prepared the blue prints for the Odd Fellows building, which will be erected on the property cast of the Hartman Bank building.
 The plans provide for a two story building to cost in the neighborhood of STOOD. The lower floor, or street floor will be fitted for stores or other mercantile establishments. The upper floor will contain lodge room, 32 by IS feet, a large ante room with lock CTS, large kitchen, which will be thor oughly equipped and large storage room. The kitchen and storage rooms will be on the Dorth side of the build ing, a rear entrance being provided. The building will be 33 feet wide by S6 feet long.
 Two years ago the Odd Fellows started with membership of five and last night it was announced that the nemhershin is now ninety.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
MILITARY DRILL AND
 ATHLETICS ON TONIGHT

The regular Friday night drill Of the regular soldiers will hc at the tonight at the A. B. Hall. Several oF the regurar soldiers will 5e at the drill tonight.
 Following the drill. which is gener- ally over by 9 o'clock, basket ball teams will go on the floor and prac- tice for the big game which IS being arranged for next week. All players and other athletes not members of the military unit are requested to he on the floor or in attendance tonight so that further plans toward the organi ration of the A. B. Athletic club can le made.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
SIZE or MAIL PACKAGES
 CAN NOW BE INCREASED

Instructions have been received by postmaster Root that hereafter the limits of size on parcel post matter will be materially increased. The limit has been increased to 70 pounds when delivered in the first, second or third zones, and to 50 pounds when delivered in any of the other zones. As the entire territory of Alaska is in the eighth zone, and as the zone sys- tenn does not apply in the territory, the 50 pound limit will be placed or all parcel post mail either to or from the territory.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
First Offensive Stage

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, Mar. 22. - (By Associated Press). - The fighting is continuing in the first stage of the offensive which is now practically passed. The enemy failed in the execution of the program as atteSted by the capture of documents showing that von HindenbUre planned to completely surprise the British in the first hours of the assault and re- take ground lost to him when the British started their drive on his lines
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Great Battle Continues

LONDON, March 22. -- The great hattie on the western line continued last night and today. No serious at tacks occurred today as they did yes. tcrday. Heavy fighting is expected ana the British are holding the enemy at all points.
 The Post this afternoon says that Germany evidently aims at recaptur- ing the entire Hindenburg line which was lost months ago.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Hun Losses Are Heavy

AMSTERDAM, March p. - Unof- iici&l advices received here today says that the German attacks against thc British compose a thing too big to be sketched or visualized easily. Thus far the Germans have paid heavily and it is known that five of nineteen divisions have been wiped out by the terrific artillery fire of the British guns.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Fighting in the South

ROME, March 22. - The war office of the Italian government issued statement this afternoon that fighting is becoming more active on the entire southern front. Sveral sharp engage ments resulted yesterday tnd various katties were in progress today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
.' .'NIhGRAGE MEN C JtNG TO STATES TO ENLIST
 DUE HERE TOMORROW

The men coming from Anchorage on their way to Fort Mcdowell, who left the inlet town on Wednesday morning, will arrive in Seward on the regular train tomorrow night. This forenoon part of the Anchorage con- tingent were at Leonhardt's road house and the others at Mile 45. They will all make Mile 40 late this after noon or by noon tomorrow.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Fight for Peace

COPENHAGEN, March P. -- The Berlin Taeglische Rundschau says to day that the Imperial German forces have now entered a decisive battle for general peace and says that a single combat between England and Ger many will decide the issue. The war for this end opened with a cannonade which was heard in all southern parts of Holland.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
RUSSIA NOW DOOMED SAYS
 AMBASSADOR

MOSCOW, March 22. - Russia will eventually become a Germa~ Province and the Russians will lose their liberty if they submit to the peace forced upon them by the Teu- tons." This is according to state ment f AmbaSsa Ter Francis, Amcli- can representative in Russia, issued by him. Ambassador Francis aiso pledged American help to the Russian government to resist the Germans ana said he would not leave Russia until compelled to do so.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
UPHOLDS CLAIMS OF
 AMERICANS IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, March 22. - Claims of American citizens to prop erty confscated by the Mexican Con- stitutionaist authorities in 1913 and sold by them have been sustained by the supreme court in a test case.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
REDFIELD 10 MAKE 4 TRIP
 TO NORTHLAND

WASHINGTON, March p. - Will liam c. Redfeld, Secretary of Com merce will represent the United States at the American-Canadian fisheries conference in Seattle on April 24th to discuss the removal of restrictions of the two countries regarding each others fishing.
 After the Seattle conference, Secre- tary Redfeld is. going to Alaska to confer with the Alaskan fisheries com mission.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Something Is Doing

WASHINGTON, March p. - Milf tary observers here doubt Germany's decisive heralding of the great offen- sive and they believe that the present onslaught is only a iorerunner for
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Retake Positions

LONDON, March p. - According to official advices from the front, wig orous counter attacks by the British have restored some of the positions ;he British abandoned early yesterday only temporarily. The Germans have been driven back ana out of the posi- 1ions leaving rany dead upon the bat tlefeld. Artillery and infantry took part in the counter attacks. Gas shells were freely used upon the Teu- tons.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

this afternoon from the Reuters agen- cy correspondents at the scene of the battle. The Agency says that the Germans 90 far have paid Q colossal price for the small gains admitted to nave been secured.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
WINDY AT'ANCHORAGE

For four days Anchorage has been in the grip of a severe wind storm which at times has ragged at velo- city of 50 miles an hour. This morn ing the storm abated somewhat. Last night earth shocks were plainly felt along the Inlet according to teles raph- ;c advices received this forenoon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

as well as Field Marshals von Hindcn- burg and von Ludendorff have gone to the western front to witness the at tack. It is also reported here, but not officially, that Bulgarians and Aus tlians in large numbers are with the Germans on the western line of at- tack.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
AUSTRIANS VOTE
 SIX BILLION KRONEN

AMSTERDAM, March p. - The upper house of the Austrian reichs- rath, a Vienna dispatch says, has adopted a provisional war credit of 6,OOO,OOO,OOO ronen for the next four months.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

PORTLAND, March 22.-Ex-Sena- tor Johnathan Bourne, jr., of Oregon, has been married at Mobile, Ala, ac- cording to advices received here, to Mrs. Carol B. Sperry, who was his secretary while he was serving as senator.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
DATE FOR CALLING ALAsKAS QUOTA TO TE coLoRS IS SET
 FOR THE LATTER PART OF NEXT JuNE-INDUCTl0N ST0PPE

warning of the call to the coors also word to the To- ?a draft board that all voluntary nducons have been absolutely stopped There has been no extension of time, as given out earlier this week. Those who have already left Alaska for the states with the intention of being vol
 tariy inducted are allowed until April 18th in order to prevent hardship.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
during the fighting in January.
Claim Line Is Captured

BERLIN, March %. - The Ger mans are attacking from southeast of Arras as far as Lafere. The Teuton forces have captured the first line from the British according to an off cial report issued this afternoon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

ors about June 30th 1918 They will not be sent to the United States for training but will report to the command ing officer First Battalion Fourteenth Infantry now sta
 toned in Alaska This is not an order for mobilization
 hut is advance information in order that all plans may be
 made accordingly that may prepare regstrants and the public generally for the call when it comes" With the
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

Alaska's quota of men for war service will be called to the coors about June SOth accOrdgto an official or der received this forenoon by Attorney L. Green char man of the local draft board The instructions came from Provost Marshal General of Washington, D. G. and the cablegram was as follows "The Secretary of War has directed thatAaskas quota will be called to the col
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22
Huge Forces Fighting

LONDON, March 22. - Nineteen enemy divisions are in the present fight against the British lines on the western front, says a special dispatch
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

Even the man who criticizes the army may shoot of his mouth without hitting the mark.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-03-22

Kaiser Goes to Front LONDON, March Z2. - The Kaiser,
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18

Berlin men and women in the service
and the Round Robin" which had
been proposed will probably be de-
layed in reaching the boys The Bcr-
lin War Board has received a letter
from Private Merton Woods WAC is
with the 301st Trench Mortar Bat
terry in which he gives Il full descrip-
ton of the last battle his company
fought before the armistice was de-
clared. In his letter Private Woods
states that in this battle nearly his
whole company had to swim a river
N pursuit Of the Germans.
Red Cross Campaign.
At the meeting of the general COM
mittee and solicitors of the Christmas
Roll Call which took place last eve
ming alt the Kensington Grammar
school it was announced that Ken
sington had now attained the total of
1925. Only SITS is needed to put this
part of the town over the top.
Rev. Samuel A. F'iske, chairman of
the Berlin and East Berlin district,
reports that the solicitors have en-
rolled 1913 members, making Berlin S
total nearly 5000. Rev. Mr.. Fiske
stated that the next meeting of the
solicitors of the Berlin district Will be
held at his home on Berlin street to-
morrow evening and a complete report
will be issued before Friday evening.
The next meeting Of the KensingtOn
solicitors will be held Friday evening
at the Kensington Grammar school at
s o'clock. A complete report of the
weeks work will be read by each So
licitor
Berlins record in all the war drives
has been remarkable and it is expect
ed that all persons in the town of Ber-
lin will keep up the good work and
join the greatest humanitarian or
ganization in the world
Girls to Give Dance.
After praCticing faithfully for a
number of weeks, the Ladies' Jazz or
chestra. which consists of the Misses
lillian Trehy, Agnes Trehy, Margaret
LlTby Cecil German, Elizabeth Stack
and Manager Monte Luby, is ready to
give a dance at the Berlin Grange
hall, Friday evening. The orchestra
is the first one of its kind organized
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18

front door of Reeds jewelry store
open early this morning, while pa
trolling his beat superintendent
Clark of the building was notified.
Flannel shirts. S1.95 up, at Besse-
Leland 's.-advt.
A gift for everyone the Eversharp.
Adkins, sc Church St.-AAdvt
Boys fur band hats 75c az Besse-
Leland s.-advt. -
Get your toys at Gladding' s.-advt.
Toys. toys, toys, at Gladding' S.
adVt.
Boys Windsor ties lie ct Besse-
Leland s.-aGvt.
Manicure sets $175, 81. $l3. Adkins,
Sc Church St.-Advt.
Hosiery, Isle and silk, 25c up,
boxed, at se-Leland' s.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
JAPAN'S DEMANDS At
CONFERENCE KINTED
EX-Prime Minister Thinks Nation
Should Approve Allied Decisions

Toxic, Nov. IS, Correspondence Of
the Associated Press) --Of1Cial Japan
is Siiont AS TO what Japan will ask at
the peace conference, but Marquis
Shigerobu okuma, the venerable ex-
prime minister, has come out in
statement as to what he thinks ia
pans peace terms should be.
The marquis says Japan should
approve all decisions to be reached
by Great Britain, France and the
United States so far as the territorial
alterations on the western front, CEN
trail Europe, the Balkans and in Afri-
can colonies are concerned, because
Japa has no direct interest in the af-
fairs of these territories.
Wants Permanent Peace.
As for the problems as to the flu
ture of Germany and Russia, Japan's
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
CITY ITEMS

Sweaters. Special prices on the
two best makes made, at Besse- Lee
lands Of COUrse.-advt.
Bathrobes for men, Wilson'S
advt.
Waterman fountain pens are the
ideal gift. Adkins Sc Church ST
Advt.
Gibson string orchestra dance,
Thursday evening, Grange hall, Ber-
lin.-AdVt.
officer Joseph Kennedy found the
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
Brief News Items.

attitude should be decided in ac-
cordancc with the conclusions reach
ed by the Allied conference, but she
should declare that the fundamental
principle Of settlement should be the
universal dc sire TO obtain a perma-
nent peace in the world.
The other permits which the mar
quiS makes are:
Destroy German Bases.
The future of the Samoa islands,
which mas caused various diplomatic
controversies between Great Britain,
the United States and Germany,
should be decided in accordance with
the will Of the form er two powers for
the purpose of destroying German
bases in the Pacific.
The German New Guinea. which is
now occupied by the British, should
not be returned to Germany. The
principle should also be applicable to
the Bismarck islands.
Japan Should Hold Islands.
Japan should hold islands like the
Marshalls. Caroline, and others,
which are now occupied by the ia
panese navy, as it is dangerous to re-
turn them to Germany, and as there
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
!. BERLIN NEWS
|PISTY ONCE SERVED
'ASEMPEROR'S GUARD
WAS on Emperor Franz JOseph'S
Staff for % Years
BERLIN PEOPLE GIVE FREELY

gi1ensipeton Needs Only $175 to Com
pIetc its Red Cross Allotment
Berlin Also Going Strong-Brief
Items.
a The funeral of Joseph PIsty, aged
#P3. who was found dead in a hallway
4iu New Britain yesterday morning,
4 will be held tomorrow morning. The
funeral services will be held at the
Russian Orthodox church and in
terment will be in ST. Marys new
cemetery, New Britain. Mr.. Pisty was
one of the oldest residents in Kens-
ington and had served In the body
guard of the late Emperor Franz
&Ioseph of Austria for a term of Is
years. He is survived by Two sons,
Joseph and John Pisty, Of bridgeport.
Another Boy Discharged.
Among the last group Of soldiers
receiving their discharges at Camp
Upton waJ Raymond McCarroll Of
Kensington. This makes the seventh
Berlin boy discharged from the serv-
ice McCarroll left with a contingent
gof drattees last October and is the
first of that contingent to receive his
discharge. The Berlin War Board re-
ports that they have finished sending
out Christmas greetings to all the
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18

is no reason to let the other powers
occupy them.
The cable line between Tsirgtao and
the southern islands now occupied by
the japanese navy should be held by
Japan The cable line is a property
owned by a private concern, so that
Germany should buy it up before con-
ceding it to Japan.
Allies Keep Out of Siberia.
The problems relating to the main
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18

tenance of order in Siberia should be
settled by the Allied conference, but
all the Allied powers should refrain
from any action or demand for &C
quiring concessions in Siberia.
The relations between China and
other powers should be based upon
the principle Of open door and equal
opportunity.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
INVITATIONS sent
Fighters FAMILIES
Seats to Be Reserved at DediCa-
ton Of Towns Honor Roll
CAHILL'S STORE ENTERED

Nothing But Small Quantity Of Eat
ablcs Takcn-Kcd Cross Workers
Are Bringing in the Dollars
Brief Items.
Special invitations have been sent to
all those families Who have someone
in the service and these people are
especially invited to attend the serv-
i @ which will take place next Sun
day Dec. % at , D. m. Following is
the invita- ton:
ITO the families of our Honor Roll
Men:
The dedication services Of Plain
yille's honor roll will be held in the
congregational church, corner of West
Main and Church streets, Sunday,
Dee. 22nd. at p. m.
'Th csc services are in honor and
appreciation of Our Plainville Boys
who have served their country in the
army and navy in its time Of need,
during the most stupendous horrible
war of history.
You, as members of the families
Of these boys, are the guests OF
can attend.
"A section is reserved for your
families.
Can you be in your seats at PAS
p. M, SO we may know how many
reservations are needed before throw
ing the seats open to the general
public at 2 p. m.
These Services will not be COM
plete without the presence of every
member of your families.
Major General Lucien +. Burpee,
Commander Of the Connecticut State
Guard and President of the Military
Emergency board, Will be the princi-
pal speaker
Respectfully yours,
'WILLTAM J. JOHNSON.
'STANLEY S. GWTLLIM
'CHARLES H. NEWTON.
Honor Roll Committee"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
Bringing i'll the Dollars.

The report of the local Red Cross
committee UP to this morning showed
l,Z5O members. Due to the fact that
during former benefit drives the fac
tories were caDvassed there is some
misunderstanding. Many expected to
give their pledge at the factory and
because of this the committee has de-
cided to have today as factory day
The factories were thoroughly can
Nassed today and it is hoped that all
those who have not yet joined will do
so in order that the town may get the
quota allotted to it, At present -
team captains are now on the honor
list Of those who have received so
members or more.
Church Entertainments
The entertainment to be given by
the Ladies' Benevolent society of the
Congr@ga rioral church thus evening
will begin at 7:45 o'clock. The pro-
gram will consist Of several musical
numbers and an illustrated talk about
the Rhine, which will be given by
Rev. f. G. Gillette. There will be
also the annual sale of fancy articles
and Christmas gifts.
CahlI's Store Entered.
A small burglary was committed
Monday night at Cahills store on
Whiting street. Evidently the thief
was very hungry. The amount of
stolen goods was slight. there being
only canned goods missing. It is
thought that there are some small
boys around here who are doing this
work, as several similar reports have
been herd. Watcn will be made here
after and it is thought that some of
them may be rounded up and pun
ished for their misdOings.
Annual Christmas Sale.
The Parish Guild Of the Church of
Our Saviour will hold their annual
Christmas sale Saturday afternoon at
the Parish mousse. AS usual the sale
will consist of food. aprons and fancy
articles.
Brief News Items.
Raymond Curry is home on leave
from the army. He is an architect
and is doing government work at
! Carlisle, Pa.
David Erbc, Cecil Bedford. and
James Fox, all OF Camp Upton are
home They first went to Fortress
Monroe and from there they were
transferred to Camp Upton.
Tomorrow the third insta!lmcnt of
the Fourth Liberty Loan is due I'M
der the government plan. The full
amount Of 20 per cent should be
paid.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18


A meeting of the Motherhood club
Will be held tomorrow afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Leland Gwatkin
All members are urged to be present
as important matters will come up
before the com mittee
The weekly prayer meeting at the
Congregatj onal church in Berlin will
be held tomorrow evening at 7:3O
o'clock
An entertainment and social given
by the Sunday school children will
take place Friday evening at 7:3O
o'clock.
Berlin Briefs.
Seaman Dunstun formerly of Ber-
lin, who died in New York, was buried
in Maple cemetery. Berlin, yesterday
afternoon with military honors.
Mrs. John Graham, of Kensington.
left this morning for Dayton, Ohio,
to spend the winter
Albert Edgerly, of the Naval Re-
serve, stationed at Virginia, has re-
turned to his ship after spending a
two weeks furlough at his home in
Kensin gton.
Lloyd Minor, of the S. A. T. c.. sta
toned at Storrs Connecticut, is spend
ing a short furlough at his home on
Berlin street
NOTICE-Ladies' Jazz Orchestra,
Grange hall, Berlin, tomorrow eve
ming. 12-1S-2dx
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18

Major George T. Adee, who has
Cbe en- mustered out of service and is
SUE of reelection by United States
Lawn Tennis association. Major Adee
New Britain herald., 1918-12-18
Weekly Church Notes.

in the community and a large crowd
is expected to attend.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1918-08-01
BAZAAR AT KANUGA CLUB
FOR FATHERLESS CHILDREN
(Contributed)

The summer guests at Kanuga Cluo
are preparing for an elaborate Carn1-
val Fair to be held in the large audi
forum of the casino by the lake, on
Thursday, August Is. The festiVi-
ties will continue all day and evening
and are for the benefit of the Father
less Children of France.
The renowned French speaker,
Lieut.. Vincent de Wierzbike, of the
France High Commission, whose
stirring addresses on the War topics
have so recently thrilled hundreds of
people in Asheville, will be the guest
of the Carnival Committee at Kanuga,
of which Mrs. Ii K. Thompson, of
Memphis, Tenn. is chairman. Mrs:
R. Goodwin Rhett, of Charleston,
S. c., vice-chairman; Mrs. Buckner
Chipley, of New Orleans, treasurer,
and Mrs. W. A. Chilean, also OF
New Orleans, is secretary. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Parsons, of Charleston
and Flat Rock, r cooperating with
the Kanuga committee.
The Carnival Fair will have hun
dreds of unique articles for sale at
booths contributed by Southerners
summering at the many resorts in
this section. There will be a talk
for Mountain -Industries-and the toy
industry at Tryon. There will be a
large number of real French toys and
novelties straight from France, the
work of the wounded soldiers and
gentlewomen of France made destt-
tute by this war,
The Carnival committee urge that
all who possibly can, come to the en-
tertainment and fair which offers so
much of local and foreign interest
and that always the object for which
it is being held, be kept in mind and
heart-namely the promotion OF
friendly personal relations between