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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-04-03
BIC TIME IS
 HELD BY THE MOOSE LODGE

There was a big time in Moosedom last night. First there was the in- stallalton of new officers by l.. V. Ray, then the doors were thrown open and large number enjoyed rattling good lot of speeches and other things. L. V. Ray made good war talk; l.. l.. James thrilled by his stories from the war fields; R. Kerr also told of many war incidents; Banjo Bill gave a selection, Tom McConnety and Geo. Stanley danced and the Jazz orches- ua filled in. No luncheon was served, as the Moose Hooverized, but there were plenty of smokes.
 The officers installed were as fol- lows: Dictator, J. Nj. Sloan; Vice-Dic- tator, Rudolph Peterson; Prelate, J. Meehan; Treasurer, Otto Boehm; Secretary, F. R. Bigford; Outer Guard William Rossness; Inner Guard, Tom McConnety; Sergeant-at-Arms, John Cook and Past Dictator, M. A. Horner.
 The installation and smoker was held in the large A. B. hall.
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FARRAGUT HAS
 SNOWY TRIP ON WAY ID SE WARD

Delayed 48 hours by snow storms, the Admiral FarragUt arrived in port shortly after one o'clock thiS morn ing, discharged freight at the local dock, went to the San Juan dock with 70 tons and left for the westward shortly after six o'clock this morning. The Farragut brought the first class mail, it aeing transferred at Cord1va from lhe Northwestern. The second class mail will, however, come on the Northwestern.
 Capt. M Gillivray is master of the Farra%ut and Purser Corrigan is the financial agent on the steamer. The Fauagut has aboard 131 passengers for Port Graham, SeldoWa, Kodiak and Kenai, which place she will at tempt to reach unless held back by the ice in Cook Inlet.
 Passengers for Seward on the Far agut were: Henry Jablon. P. H. Mad den, I. C. Larsen, O. H. Williams, Capt. C. A. Johnson ana two steerage.
 The Admiral Falragut is expected Southbound about Sunday afternoon.
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DRASTIC ACTION PLANNED AGAINST
 ALL PROC GERMANS

WASHINGTON, April 8. - The judiciary committee of the Senate has aaoy ted an amendment to the amend ment introduced by Senator Niles Po;ndexter, of Washington, imposing drastic penalties on disloyal a,ts. Another amendment prcscribes twen- ty years imprisonment, or inc Of S10,OUO, or both, for whoever shal' by word or d. support or favor the Ger. man cause Tn the present war, or Who by word or act opposes the cause of the United States.
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New Peace Offensive.

WASHINGTON, April 2. -- The Caem.n's statement that France sug- gestcd peace discussions is believed ,o be he beginning of new peace offensive With Czernin acting at Ger many's request, It is believed that Czclnin's speech is a political maueu- yer aeSls; ed to spread the impression that tle Allies are fighting solely to recover Alsace and Lorraine. This peace move is timed, it is believed, to follow ulc breakdown Of the Tcutonic military offensive.
 Ollie als. both Allied ard ncLtrals, say that Czcrnin willfulyy misinter- D. eted ,cme of the statements made ly Premier Clemenceau.
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GERMANS MASSING
 RESERVES; ALLIES
 PREPARE ID MOVE

NEW YORK. April 3. According to the Associated Press reports from the Western Front, purely local at tacks are occurring and both sides ap- pear to be kept fairly busy in the out post areas along the Somme and on the other fronts where the Germans have opposed the strong defensive lines of the British, French and Americans. Back of the lines prep arations are proceeding for a renewal of the western front engagement on a larne scale. The Ententes are an- guine of the successful outcome.
 Aimen report that the Germans are bringing up divisions of reserves and preparing for another attack to reach Amiens especially.
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WEATHER ON R. R.

The following is the weather report of places along the government rail road received to seven o'clock this morning:
 Anchorage, 24 above, pt. cloudy, s. E.; six inches of new snow.
 Mile S, 33 above, cloudy, calm; 7 inches of new snow.
 Girdwood, S4 above, cloudy, calm; one foot of new snow.
 Matanuska, 26 above, cloudy, calm; two inches of new snow.
 King, 32 above, cloudy, calm.
 Talkeetna, Is above, showing, calm. eight inches of new snow.
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CITY ELECTION PASSES OFF IN
 QUIET MANNER

Two hun ired and sixty. fight recIa- tered voters out ot Al cast their bal lots in the city election yesterday. There were ZI2 votes Cast for the city offices, four voters being sworn in, ana Z1S voted in the school election. The only contest in the city election was that for city treasurer and Dr. J. il. Romig, incumbent, won over Julian Reed by 2I votes. In the school election George Phelps, candidate for clerk, won over Gcnevieve n. Bal laine by 23 votes.
 The following Is the summary ot Ii e vote east yesterday:
 For councilmen--J. L. Graef, PIP; s. II. Graf, 192; Erich Lucas, 2O5 and E. L Whittemore, 194.
 For mayor-H. V. Hoben, l99.
 For city clerk--Otto H. POehlmann. 228.
 For city treaSurer-J. II. Romig l43; Julian Reed, l22.
 Tor city attorney-L. l.. James, jr., PIT.
 The following complimentary votes were cast: for councilman-Dee Sing l; William Haker, 1; Lloyd,1; Balla'ne l, Jack Bowling, l; Leon Urbach, 1; Gus Borgen, 3 and Cal Hutton, l. For mayor-L. V. Ray, !: Dec Sing, 1; D. J. Fisher, 1; Robert J. Weir, 9, Eu- gene Jaccard, 1 ; Al Davis, 8; Leo Ma gules, 1; Steve Melcher, 1; Ed Craw- ford, 1. For city clerk-Banjo Bill, 1. For city attorney-Dr. Heating, 1.
 School Election
 In the school election the vote cast was as follows: for clerk, George Phelps, I49; Genevieve K. Ballaine r26. For Chaiman--J. NJ. Sloan, 2O2 Gus Borl en. and Dee Sing, 1.
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Storm German Positions

WITH THE BRITISH AT THE FRONT, April 3. - The British last night ca, tured a strong German posi-. tion south of Hebuteorne which men aced the defending positions. The recapture of Ayette, is the most im- portant war execution today. The Germans sacrificed many lives in tnei: effort to obtain a hold upon the Az cite sector, and the struggle was fiercely contested in this zone.
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STEAMER DOPE

The Northwestern is due-some- time. You see, it is this way: If the Northwestern lifted anchor last night off Glacier Island, when the snow storm subsided, and went to Nellie Juan, it would be o'clock tonight be- fore cargo would be discharged there. Then it would take perhaps six hours more to go to I.aTouche and discharge freight and five hours more would sec her arrival in Seward. But if--and there you are. Fifteen minutes ter the whistle blows the Northwestern should be docked. Listen for the toot.
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100000 MEN ID BE CALLED
 BY NEW DRAFT

WASHINGTON, April 8. -bIeas- ures to speed up the draft is contem- plated to meet the emergency in France. Eight hundred thousand men will be called to the colors this year They will be called more rapidly than previously planned. Officials said to- day that not more than eight hundred thousand men would be called, how ever and arrangements are only being made for this number.
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MARTIN IN TROUBLE

H. D. Martin, of the Radio station, had a birthday yesterday, but fearing that a job was being planned, he hiked into the city last night and viewed the bright light> If Broadway from safe place. Totay the bunch carc in, To- cated Martin, took him out on the street, tied him hand and foot, and lashed him tc an old sled. Martin was hauled to the dog pound and he was 'thrown in" Later, Chief of Police Gnest stole into the kennel and liberated tar birthday stacker"
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REV. AND MRS. J. ]. PATTON
 ENTERTAIN N. E. BOARD

Last evening Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Patton entertained at dinner the trIs- tees, the official board of the church. and their families. During the course of the evening various topics were discussed. The subject which proved of most interest, and received accord ingly the greatest attention was "How Can the Local Church Be of Especial Assistance in the Coming Campaign for Purchasing Liberty Bonds ?"
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German Attack Repulsed

LONDON, April 3. - After sharp fighting last night the British repul- sed determined German attack near Fampou>. This is the official annrunre ment made today. The statement of the war department also mentions the rccapture or Ayette, a town which is eight miles south of 4rras.
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SNOW AT CoRDovA

According to letter advices received, in Seward there is 16 feet of hard pack snow, on the level, out from Cor dova and when the Farragut left that port there had been no train on the Copper River & Northwestern for ten Jays. In Cordova the banks along the sides of the street were from 10 to IA feet high.
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ALLIES AND GERMANS PREPARE
 FOR ASSAULT ON WESTERN LINE
MEATLESS DAYS AND ALL MEATLESS
 MEALS SUSPENDED FOR THIRTY DAYS

All restrictions upon the use of meat are sus pended for period of thirty days from date Neither meatless days or meatess meals need be observed during this period This was the import ant information received by cable today by local food administrator Whittlesey from Territorial Food Administrator GunnisOn. No reasons were given in the instructions regarding the removal of the meat restrictions.
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SOCIALIST is
 SHOWED UNDER
 IN WISCONSIN

MILWAUKEE, April 8. - Con- grcs,man Lcnyoot Republican, is be- lfcycd to have been elected United States Senator in t&c election yestcr- day. over Joseph Davis, who received President Wilson's support.
 The returns at noon today gave Lerroot g.OOO plurality.
 Victor Berger Socialist, under m- dictment for Sedltion, ran third. Pol- ticians today stated that the retuNs provcs the oatrlotiSn of Wisconsin.
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DRUNK IN DRY TOWN

Jimr;ie Mcguire, former messenger here, appeared on Broadway shortly after noon in an intoxicated condition. Mcguire was arrested by Chief of Po- lice Guest and will be taken before Commissioner Whittlessey tomorrow
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TO DRAFT...RIOTS
 BREAK FORTH

QUEBEC, April 3. - Anti-conscrip- tion riots broke out here last night and before the police could interfere four civilians were killed and several civilians and soldiers were wounded. Twenty-two are today under arrest. Excitement is at fever heat here,
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ELECTION AT JUNEAU

JUNEAU. April 9. - Emory Val entine was reelected mayor by IT majority at the city election held yes terday. Peter Carlson, E. J. Ellinger and Charles Hanson, on the Valentine ticket. were elected to the council. J. H. Montgomery, on an opposition ticket, was also elected to the council.
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FIGHT ON RIGGS

WASHINGTON, April 8. - It was nnounte today that the Senate Ter ritorial committee will permit oppon, ents to a"pear protesting against the nomination of Thomas Riggs for gov ernor of Alaska.
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EPIDEMIC IS
 CATCHING MEN
 AT FORD PLANT

DETROIT, April 3. - Officers ot the Ford Motor Company today con- .mmed reports that over 200 men are daily by mysterious epide- mic resembling grippe. Physicians at tending the men seem unable to pre- vent the spread of the epidemic. There are now oyer 2,0G0 employees i'll.
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French RepuIse Germans.

PARIS, April 8. - French fire re- pulsed German attacks south of Mo- reuil and near Roullet. The official statement says that the Germans gained a footing at only one point but the French gained ground north of Plemont.
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ELECTION AT VALDEZ

VALDEZ, April 8. - The following councilmcn were elected yesterday: Carlson. Crawford Dimond, Paterson, Quinn, Smith and Wood For school director, A. H. Wheat was elected.
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Pride goeth before a fall even when a fellow falls in love.
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The widows might may be tho re- suit of practical experience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-21
CONDITIONS BAD
IN THE CORN BELT
Low Temperature, Rain and
Prospects of Snow Put
Bulls in Control

Chicago, April 2o.-Adverse weather
conditions likely to delay planting ana
to diminish receipts, had good deal TO
do today with advances which took place
in the corn market. Prices closed ner-
vous, MG1ssc net higher, with May 1sc
and July s145lh@1 45ss.. Oats finished
unchanged to 1sc up. and provisions OF
22d35c.
Low temperatures, widespread rain ana
prospects of snow gave bulls a decided
advantage in corn. On the resulting al
vance, however. commission houses
turned sellers, influenced by the fact that
the weeks arrivals here were the largest
for any corresponding period in more
than five years. Nevertheless. the reac-
ton in values failed to last and read
iustment of trades carried the market up
ward again as the session came to an
end. General belief prevailed that the
movement of corn from the country was
about to fall off sharply compared with
what has recently been the rule.
Assertions that exporters had with
drawn from the market had bearsh
effect on oats. Previously, values were
on tho upgrade owing to -unfavorable
weather and because of likelihood that
the opening of lake navigation would
reduce the visible supply total.
Losses IN provisions were due to weak
ness which developed in the hog mar
ket.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-21
SPOTS AND WEATHER
FIGURE IN COTTON
Fleecy Staple Goes for a
Further Rise of So on
the Bale

New York, April 2o.-The bullish
character of weather and spot advices
stimulated buying in the cotton market
today and there was further rally Oh
SO per bale or more in prices July
contracts sold up TO 29c, making
recovery of 100 points from the low
level yesterday and an advance or 90
points from last nights closing. That
delivery closed at IS SEC. with the gen
eral list closing steady at a net ao-
vance of 46 to 54 points.
The more reactionary ar bullish av-
erage of sentiment which had shown
itself after the early break or yes
terday, appeared to have gained force
at an advance Of Z to % points on
covering or fresh buying which seemed
to come largely from Wall street and
New Orleans sources. The low temper
atures reported in the south ana ap-
prehensions that they would spread
eastward over Sunday, accounted for
the relatively firm showing of late
months at the start, but complaints
os unfavorable crop conditions were
accompanied by bullish spot advices
from the southwest and near months
soon firmed up.
The more optimistic view OF the war
situation and Washington advices
claiming little prospect that the bill
to fix prices would mako any prog
ress in Congress encouraged the buy
ing movement, while there was also
bullish comment Oh the weekend fig
ures showing great reduction in the
worlds visible supply than TO- the
same week last year. business was
not general and there was some COM
tnent on the absence of more active
demand from trade sources, but Of
ferings were light after the heavy sell
ing of the earlier week. May ad-
vanced to 90. 30c and October to csc,
or 81 to sc points net higher.
Realizing for over the weekend
seemed responsible for the closing re-
actions of some to is points.
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Weekly Financial Review

New York, April 20.-Better war
news, the break in cotton after SON
sational advance which menaced the
other markets and Charles M Schwao's
appointment as head of the govern
ment's shipbuilding enterprises. were
the main influences in this weeks
greatly improved stock market.
Prices showed gross gains of to
5 points in leading shares. and in sew
eral Instances prices were at highest
levels since the beginning of the leu
tonic drive.
Much of this advantage was sacri-
feed to extensive realizing for profits.
but the markets undertone and in
creased activity left little doubt of
it's disposition to make Roadway un'
der favorable circumstances.
Some OF the weeks developments
offered less encouragement, however.
notably the progress of the Liberty
Loan. Disappointment was expressed
at the result in the local district which
fell far behind in percentage of sub
scriptions
Money market conditions were I'M
changed. despite the heavy Withdraw
ais resulting from the Liberty Loan
drive. Time funds relaxed slightly on
the less urgent demand and the rapid
turnover of cash in general lines Of
trade reduced offerings OF mercan-
tile paper.
The next fortnight is expected to
bring about another adjustment ~
price schedules by the war trade
board. Copper and rubber are among
the commodities subject to early res
vision.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-21
NEW COURAGE IS
SHOWN BY TRADERS
u. S. Steel Continues Its Ad-
vance, Closing at a Gain
of l 3-S to So

New York, April 20.-The lull in the
war situation was favorab1y construed
by market traders today, stocks as
whole rallying from yesterdays late
reversal, while others attained highest
quotations of the week.
Pools were active in numerous spe-
cialties, including the automobile &C
cessories at gains of 2 to polhts'
Their operations also EXTENDED "
sugars and tobaccos at net advances OIL
/ to ~ points.
Standard industrials and equipments
were hesitant at first, but moVeo
briskly forward in the last half hour
under leadership of United states Steel
which made net gain OF rs TO 20.
Affiliated stocks and war issues were
higher by 1 to almost 8 points, oils,
Central Leather and several utilities,
such as Brooklyn and American Tele-
phone. also making moderate gains
Rails constituted the only backward
features, trading in that quarter being
neglible and mostly at minor advances.
The market closed with general rally
in nrogress. The noteworthy feature or
practically $25,O00,000 in actual ex-
cess reserves, reducing total reserves
to slightly less than $42,000,000.
Bonds were firm, all the Liberty
issues responding to broader demand.
Paris SIS were an exception. reacting
/ per cent Sales, par value, aggre-
gated s2,650,O00.
United States bonds, old issues, were
unchanged on CALL
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Washington. April 20-This weeks
federal reserve board statement show
ing the condition of the ~ banks at
the close of business last night In
dicatcs large scale liquidation Of gov
eminent securities and corresponding
gain in discounts. caused mainly by the
recent exemption from stamp taxes Of
notes secured by Liberty Bonds and
treasury certificates. The statement fol-
lows:
Resources: Gold coin and certificates
in vault. $4sS.829,000. Gold settlement
fund, federal reserve board. s41s,S19,-
600. Gold with foreign agencies, $52,-
10000 Total gold held by banks, $685.
$4,000. Gold with federal reserve
agents, $854.S22,O00. Gold redemption
fund. $23.179.000. Total gold reserves.
81, $3.50, $4,000. Legal tender notes, sill
yer, etc, SOS. 1853. 900 Total reserves.
s1,S9s. 307 900. Bills discounted for mem
bers and federal reserve banks, $685.
o45, goo. Bills bought in open market,
S30S, 277,000. Total bills on Rand, s1,116,-
$4,000. United States government long
term securities. $46,675,000 United
States government short term securi-
ties, $46, 295. 900. All other earnings as
sets, $3,293,000. Total earning assets,
s1,212, 5S5,0O0. Due from other federal
reserve banks, net, $479.000. Uncollected
items, $387,176,000. Total deductions
from gross deposits. $685.. 655.00o. Five
per cent redemption fund against fed
eral reserve bank notes, 100000. All
other resources, $261.000. Total re-
sources. $3,499, 217.000
Liabilities: Capital paid in. $74,S2S.-
900. Surplus, $1.1s4.0o0. Government de-
posits, $75,4s9.000. Due to members re-
serve account. 81, 169,S60.000. Collection
items, $256.220, 900. Other deposits, in
GLIDING foreign government credits.
$SS. s22, 900. Total gross deposits. 81, 8S9.-
so1, 900. Federal reserve nots in actual
circulation, $1,514.2S7,000 Federal re-
serve bank notes in circulation-ne let
liability. 1895. 900. All other liabilf-
ties, $11.171.0 Total liabilities, $s.-
400, FL, 900. Ratio of gold reserves to
net deposit and federal reserve note
liabilities combined. CO.'S per cent. Ratio
of total reserves to net deposit ana
federai reserve note liabt1ittee COM
bined. s2.9 per cent
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Weekly Cotton Goods
BY BRIGGS

New York, April 2.--The effect OF the
great drop in cotton was not apparent in
cloth markets save in more cautious
trading and a very slight irregularity in
the prices for print cloths and some
sheetings. In the earlier part of the week
an advance of 81 cents was announced
in wide sheetings. to a basis of 62h cents
a yard. and one the same day a 4-yard
sheeting sold at the highest price yet
touched. The declines from the extreme
top prices for wide print cloths amount
ed to hardly per cent and there was no
pressure to sell nor eagerness to buy.
Tho discussion of price fixing is constant
and the trade is looking for some sort OF
action in the near future on the part OF
the government
The government requirements are con-
stantly increasing, demands having been
made upon several houses this week for
any available stocks of nainsooks for
summer underwear. Large quantities OF
twills for uniform cloths have been en-
gagged. Delays in transportation are COM
planned of great deal and in many in
stances they are due to the necessities
of war traffic. Demands for substantial
wage increases have been made in cast
ern mills. and most southern mills report
a growing shortage Of operatives.
Many of the largest cotton goods houses
have shortened their selling terms on
brown, bleached and colored cottons. to
off, 10 days. and it Is believed that
this tendency to get trade nearer a cash
basis will be extended to the jobbing
trade.
Quotations current are as foilowa.
Print cloth. 2S-inch. 64x6fs, 14c: 64x6Fs.
13kc; 3S1s-inch, 64x6fs, 19iaG20c; brown
sneetings. 27@2Sc; denims, go indigoes,
size; tickings, S-ounce, 421sc; prints. 22c:
staple glnghams. 21c; dress ginghams.
271hc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, April 2O.-(special)-The ac-
ton of the market distinctly shows that
it has fallen under the influence of the
weather, as affecting the new crop, as
the fear of a cold wave over northern
Texas and Oklahoma tonight brought
many buying orders from the Wall street
sources 1t is to be followed by warmer
weather, but the traders now expect that
the weekly government report next week
will record the effect of this cold
weather. In the last hour Liverpool
bought freely, while the New England
spinners did not follow the advance.
These rapid fluctuations are due to the
market passing under the influence OF
new crop conditions, which, in view OF
the difficulties of finding tonnage for ex-
port will be the factor which will con-
troll prices.--Hubbard Bros. &c Co.