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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-10-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
TO ELECTORS OF THE rows OF SEWARD, DINE>'ON N1 TT RIFE
 TER .tTI DRY or hI.tSh.k.

Notice is hereby given that ru suant to an Act of Congress, ap. proved May :, 1906, entitled, ''An Act Providing for the Election of q Dec g@tc Co the iIcUSe of Representatives from the Territory of Alaska" and an Act of Congress, approved August 24, i.i2, entitled An Act to C"c?tn {; | legislative Assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to Confer Legislative Pow- Cr% Thereon, and for Other Purpose and in continuity herewith d genera election will be held on
 TUESDAY NOVEMBER l-- 1918. BETWEEN THE HOURS OF $ C. CLOCK A. M. AND : O'CLOCK P M. OF SAID DAY for purposes of cIc. ing the following officers, to-wit .-- \ DELEGATE to the HOUSE O. REPRESENTATIVES from the Ter. ritory Of Alaska;
 ONE MEMBER of the SENATE of the Territory of Alaska; FOUR MEMBERS of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Ter itory of Alaska;
 ONE ROAD COMMISSIONER ro. Road District No. 3.
 The Common Council of SEWARD having heretofore, by ordinance. duly designated the polling place in said town, the electors are hereby notifieG That all duly qualified voters rc- siding within the Town of SEWARD win votr at THE CITY HALL tn, same being the duly designated poll. ing place in and for the Town of SEWARD
 (Signed
 THE COMMON COUNCIL
 OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD
 By Julian H. Reed. Oct. 2l- Oct. 2S. Clerk.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Americans carried the enemy ines inicting
 BRITISH RETIRE
 PARIS, May 27.-OiciaEA battle of extreme vo- ence is raging from the region of Vauxon to the skirts of Brimont, in the Rheims Suffering heavy losses the enemy at the end of the day has succeeded in s troops have retired very mehodicaly and in perfect unison, the meantime making the Huns pay dearly their futile successes.
 GROWN PRINCE HAS CHARGE
 BERLIN, May 27.-Oficial-A fierce battle for the possession of Chemn Des Danes has raging since early morning. The German prince is in command of the troops The German forces have taken the ridge by along its whole extension and fighting heavily on the Aisne.
 USING GAS SHELLS
 LONDON, May 27.-In report received from Gen era Haig is stated that the French troops have repulsed the enemy with heavy losses. A Reuters correspondent says that the Germans employing the familiar dense formation that used in the early offensive The bobardment by the enemy artillery is scarcely less violent than that preceding the offensive started March 21
 Great quantities of gas shells are being used by the enemy The correspondent further states that the German troops following close in the wake of the lifting barrage Fresh troops being pushed up by the Huns with their characteristic recessness for human e is stated that the artillery and infantry attacks between Soissons and Rheims much formidable scale than those in Flanders.
 The Reuters correspondent further says that among other signs of the resumption of the grand offensive the fact that the enemy is sheng heavily far back of the British lines with high velocity guns The enemy arnen are also becoming unusually venturesome.
 NOON REPORT
 DATELESS.-The Germans have resumed their drive for the decision of the western front after lapse of nearly four weeks They striking in the south between Rheims and Soisson and in Flanders the northern side of the ys salient It yet too early for the intention of the Germans to be disclosed but the effort apparently utaneousy reach the channel ports in the Flanders drve thus breaking the British front and strike for Paris their attacks upon the French in the south The Germans in their efforts aimed the French along this southery front of forty miles attacking which has been quiet since last fall.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
WILSON WANTS
 TO ELIMINATE
 ALL POLITICS
In Address Before Joint Session of Congress He Urges Immediate Passage of New War
 Tax Legislation

WASHINGTON, D. C., May H--President Wilson appeared before the joint session of congress this morning to take personal charge of the laws He stated that the only way of meeting the gigantic problem of 6nanc ing the to have congress remain in continuous ses sion and work upon the passage of bill The plans which might have delayed this work but which in volved the working agreement between both political parties have fallen through and the President is calling upon all factions to bend their efforts in harmony toward per fecting this legislation.
 President Wilson stated that the principal increases in taxation should be incomes, profits and uxures. These are in many cases direct result of profit from industries and only fit that they should bear the larger burden of supporting the It is necessity that means of largely increasing the of the United States be adopted and by this law those who have bene hted the most in financial way should be compelled pay the larger
 The President also warned congress against lobby ing in connection with the bill He stated that there was indsputable evidence of profeerng by many firms and that this phase of the be reached by the eg laon It IS not intended by the administration that any firm or corporation shall the s means toward constructing large fortune
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SEVERE LOSSES
 ARE INFLICTED.
 ON AUSTRIANS

PARIS, May 27.-A dispatch re- ceived from Rome today states that the Italians have been very success full in attacks launched against the Austrian positions in the Tonale dis trict. Among the S70 prisoners taken by the Italian forces were 14 off cers. It is also said that twelve cannon and twenty-five machine guns were captured. The Austrian troops suffered very heavy casualties dur ing the engagements. It is reported that the casualties among the Italian troops were small in comparison to the enemy.
 OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGED
 VIENNA, May 27.-Official-A small section of the Austrian line was pressed back under the heavy at tacks of the Italians in the Tonale region. The attacking forces were frustrated in their attempts to make further advances. Counter attacks are expected to be launched by the Austrians to regain the captured positions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
DYNAMITE PLOT
 DISCOVERED IN OKLAHOMA TOWN

MUSKOGEE, Okla, May 27-In the arrest of four men and one woman here today the officers believe they have frustrated plot. to dynamite the residences of Judge Ralph Camp bell of the first district court and Judge McGinnis, the United States attorney.
 These people were taken into GUS tody today on evidence gathered by the officers which proved that a movement of some sort was on foot by which the homes of the well known jurists would be wrecked. It is thought that the plot was a result of personal enmity against the men on account of legal action taken against some criminals.
 The five persons who were ar rested are being held in the federal jail here pending further inquiry into the alleged plot. They are all suspicious characters and are known to have criminal records. Judge Campbell and Judge McGinnis have been especially active against ene- mics of the government since the be- ginning of the war.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
CUBA ADVISES
 RELATI0NSN0T
 BEEN RUPTURED

HAVANA. Cuba, May 27.-The state department of the Cuban gov ernment has dispatched to all Cuban diplomats and foreign offices a cir cular cablegram denying the rumor that the Mexican and Cuban govern ments have severed diplomatic rela. tions. This cablegram states there is no rupture of any sort Tn the re- lations of the two countries.
 It was officially reported few days ago from Mexico City that the Mexican government had broken off relations with Cuba and had given passports to all Cuban of f1cials in that country. It was also stated at that time that the Mexican officials in Cuba had been recalled. When interviewed as to the prob can ambassador to the United States said that he knew of no authentic reason. He stated. however, that Cuba had refused shipment or sugar that the Mexican government had ordered, but did not know wheth- CT this was in any way the cause of the rupture. There evidently is no break between the countries, ac- cording to the dispatch sent out by the Cuban state department.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
NEW COMMANDER APPOINTED FOR
 WESTERN DEPT

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27- Major General Leonard Wood, com mander of the department of the southeast, has been assigned to the command of the western departm ent of the army with headquarters at San Francisco. General Wool will relieve Brigadier General Treat, who has been ordered overseas This de- partment includes the western states as well as the Territory of Alaska. General Wood was for some time the commander of the eastern de- partment, but on the forming of the new southern departments was given command of one of the most i'm portant of these. He but recently returned from an extensive tour of the western battlefront.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
FINLAND WANTS
 TO MAKE PEACE
 WITH RUSSIANS

MOSCOW, May 27.-The Soviet government was officially advised to- day by Count von Hirbach, the Ger man ambassador, that the govern ment of Finland was willing to enter peace negotiations with Russia. It has been decided that the confer ence between the representatives of the two countries shall be started on next Wednesday. An official rep resentative of the German govern ment will participate in the dis cussions.
 Germany has an almost complete control of the Finnish government and will no doubt dictate the ma jority of principles involved in the peace plan. Heavy casualties have resulted from the fighting between the two forces in Finland. There is not much doubt that an agreement will be reached between the two governments for peace footing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
HUN SUBMARINE
 REPORTED SEEN
 NEAR AMERICA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, May 27.- That he had shelled German sub- marine while enroute to this port from England, is the report of the captain of British merchantmen The captain states that he sighted the U-boat about 15O miles off the Virginia capes. He was not close enough to the enemy boat to get any accurate description of it nor to see what number it was. It is stated that after short while of smelling on the part of the British gun crew the boat submerged and disappeared. It is not thought that the submarine was hit by any of the shots.
 WAS PIECE OF WREckAGE
 WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27.-- The submarine that was reported by the commander of a British mer- chantman as being shelled by his gun crew near the Virginia coast, is believed by the navy department to have been a piece of wreckage. Such was the announcement made by the naval officials this evening. It is stated by these officials that there has been nothing to indicate the presence of an enemy submarine on this side of the Atlantic. It is be- lieved that if such was the case the boat would have been discov- cred by one of the numerous scouts attached to the American navy, that are keeping constant patrol of the Atlantic coast.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
RATES ARE INCREASED
 ON RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, T.. C., May 27.-- Director General w. G. McAdoo or ders that the freight rate on all railroads be increased twenty-five per cent. All passenger fares are also to be raised to three cents per mile This will increase the passen- ger fare on an average of one-half cent per mile throughout the United States. It is stated by the director that this is necessary in order to meet the additional expense of the increased salaries allowed to nearly two million railroad employees.
 A great many states throughout the country had law regulating passenger fares at two cents per mile. In others. however, it was more. It is expected that the raise in freight tariff will cause a strong protest from large manufacturers. but this will be of no avail in getting the new rates reduced. Director Nc Adoo just recently announced that the soldiers and sailors of the United States would be granted a special rate of about one cent per mile. It Is not thought that this increase in general passenger rates will affect the special dispensation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
GERMANY NEEDS
 RAW MATERIAL
 FOR MUNITIONS

PARIS, May 27.--Laborers who re. gently have arrived in Switzerland from Germany assert that the Ger man government is experiencing great difficulty in obtaining enough raw materials for the making of mu- nitions. These workmen state that there is greater shortage of muni- tion materials in Germany than is generally known among the allies.
 Several of the. more prominent throughout the German empire have recently Been publish ing orders communicating any ma terial which is fit to be utilized in the making of munitions. by the government These orders are call ing upon the people to melt monu- ments and any household objects containing metal. No restrictions are placed on the utilization of any ob- ject which can produce metal for the manufacture of war supplies.
 It is ordered that even door han dle and window locks be given up toward feeding the huge appetite of the war god. It is stated that the people are not very enthusiastic in to these government or derS
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
MURDERER GETS
 LIFE SENTENCE

KALAMA, Wn., May 27.-Wiliam Horner was sentenced today to life imprisonment in the penitentiary at Walla Walla for the murder of Mrs. Bassett and her two children.
 Horner made complete confession of his heinous crime. He stated that he murdered the widow in order to keep from marrying her. He had gained control of her farm un- der the promise that he would be- come her husband. Having no in- tention of being such. and being pressed by Mrs. Bassett to fulfil his promise, he decided to murder her and the children. The scene of the crime was near Kelso. Hor- ner was apprehended Saturday by the police. who were suspicious of his connection with the crime.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
DOUBLES
 SUM ALLOTTED

SEATTLE, May 27.-The Red Cross officials here who are in charge of the northwestern division in the big drive announce that Alaska has doubled the quota of S4O.000 that was allotted the territory. The ex- act amount that was raised in the north was not given out by the off, cials.
 It is also said that the residents of Council subscribed $10 each to- ward the fund. The officials are much pleased over the results ob- tained in Alaska from the drive. It is thought that when the compley. returns are in from all districts the amount raised in the territory will be great deal more than double the quota.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
CHIEFS
 MEET AT HOTEL

CHICAGO, H., May 27.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and William How ard Taft held their first extended conversation since 1912 in hotel dining room here today. The ia. nous men were cheered by all who witnessed the meeting.
 The colonel expressed his pleas. ure over the meeting by his well known "dee-lighted," while it was easily seen that MT. Taft consid- cred 1t a very fortunate occurrence. The men conversed for some time on different national problems.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
Baseball Results
SUNDAY GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE

At Cleveland-Cleveland 3. New York 9. At tWashington--Washington 4, De- troit o.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At St. Louis-St. Louis 2. Brooklyn 1. At Chicago-Chicago 5, New York l.. At Cincinnati-Cincinnati 8, Philadel- phia 4.
 MONDAY GAMES
 AMERICAN LEAGUE At Boston-Boston 4. Chicago 6. At New York-New York 2, Cleve- land l. At tWashington-Washington 2. De. troit 4. At Philadelphia-Philadelphia 8, St. Louis 4.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Cincinnati--Cincinn 1, Philadel- phia 2. At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 1, Boston 2. At Chicago-Chicago 2, New York 3. At St. Louis-St. Louis o, Brooklyn
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
NAVY PATROLS
 ALASKAN COAST

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27.-- An announcement issued by the navy department today states that pa trol of the Alaskan coast has been established. This action has been taken to forestall any agitation by the leaders of the Industrial Work CTS of the World Members of this organization have given the govern ment a great deal of trouble through out the west, and it is feared that with the increased industrial activi- ties along the coast of Alaska these men will endeavor to cause disor- der among the labOrers.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
DUTCH AND HUNS
 DISCUSS THINGS

THE HAGUE, May 27.-Ofcial- The lengthy discussions that have been carried on between the Holland and German governments relative to the cancelling of former agreements between the two nations have come to an end. All questions under dis cussion by representatives of the two governments have been satis. factorily settled.
 It is stated that negotiations have been started for new agreements. It is expected that these negotiations will be completed in short while.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
FLATS FLOODED; NO TRAINS
 OUT UNTIL FLOOD SUBSIDIES

The regular train did not leave yesterday morning owing to the flooded condition of the flats on Goldstream. The report was cur rent that the bridge over the slough had gone out, which delayed the trains departure. The real cause is given above. There will be no trains leave for the creeks until such time as the road bed is in a condition to be travelled on.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

The profit without honor is the amount you overcharged your cus- toner
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SMALL MAIL CONTRACT
 LET TO FRED WILKINS

The contract for the carrying of the mail from Richardson to Wash burn and return during the period between November 1, 1918. and April 30, 1922, has been awarded to Fred Wilkins, of Richardson. This is weekly service and operative dur. ing the winter months.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

Albert Lundborg. the tie contract or. is in town.
 Gunnar Svenson and John Salvik are recent arrivals.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-12-01
MEXICO, WHERE DO YOU STAND?

i,l1ng the last eight years the Mexican boundary line has been like an extended powder maua- Ie III us possibilities of international trouble. Now that the world conflict has ended the United States hds ltsel1 III possession of an army fully capable of h"n" the honor of the country and afOrng protection to American rights in all ways. The pe1cious propaganda o1 Germany may with profit to both the MeNclS and ourselves be nventOred and the situation dealt with as becomes people bent for future In
 this connection there is need of determined purpose he essentially just and at the time confidently firm
 The Los Angeles Express tersely and intelligenty put II that there can be question whatever that Mexico m the belief that Germany to increase her power by means oi War. inclined dey toward that government and. had she her clear do would have aid ed German ambitions against the interests of the nted States In fact. President Car1anza has raSon quite reached the limits of neutrality in his at tempts to favor the German cause
 With the collapse of Germany arrogant and aggressive force in international affairs President Car lalza may be in a mood to calmly and thoughtfully view the petroleum situation and other veNing ntcrna national items of interest and assist i'll laying basis for better relations between the two countries than have been possible while he listened interestingly to German plots and wriggled of one bad situation after another.
 It is high time we had Mexican policy that will work protection to legitimate American investment and remove unnecessary of international mSnderStandinyS and friction.
 Did MeXicanS hut know 1t. their hope of greatest de- veopmen and prosperity is i'll the line of friendly ela with the great people best fitted by sympathy and situation afford their development ample protection against the whole world.
 If that protection is to be made available Mexico" must be made to understand what conditions 1t if that country is to to be menace to American peace. Mexico may well accept the kindly offices of q people without whose friendly interest she can never hope to fulfill her nobles ambiton
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-12-01
A COMPARISON
(COcOninO Sum

(COcOninO Sun
 That "splendd body of men, who went into old Mexico to avoid the draft and who proud to fight should be allowed to back and tell what they did to help their country and be awarded high and valuable prizes-by court-martal. There should be open season for pot shot at anyone ot them that sticks his across the line. Thos' that do not dare skuk back should be sent for and made to do kitchen police for tine rest of their lives.
 And speaking of those Mexican slackers reminds us of story of a negro. who. in his ignorance and is more of man than the streaks of yellow i'll the Re public south of were can be:
 ..When David Jackson, negro of Brooklyn, ar rested for failing register in the draft he resented the remarks of officials who convinced he trying avoid service An indictment having been returned. he was aIraigned before the United States district court ..Ah fight any Germans you pick out Just hold ,p the first ten Huns that along here, and An Il show you what An do. Ah ii lick them { time all together and not gum
 Do you to go into the army!'' asked Judge Garvin.
 ..Ah sure do, replied Jackson.
 '.Why didn't you register!''
 ..Oh An know nOthin' about your fussly old laws, " said the negro .'All An want to do is fght-''
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-12-01
GOVERNMENT PLANS ASSISTANCE FOR
 WORKERS IN WAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Plans to assist in the return home of thou sands Of war workers in Washington soon to be released by the transition of government bureaus from war to a peace basis, were considered at conference today of personnel of ficers of the war department.
 J C. Scofeld, chief clerk of the de- par;ment, was directed by Secretary Baker to prepare recommendations as to methods of aiding the workers. MT Baker said it would be "tragicar' to have the workers. many of whom, he said. came 70 Washington to work for the government. from purely patr:- otic motives, thrown suddenly out of work Suggestion has been. officials said. that provision be made to supply transportation home for the employees or that some bonus be paid as recom- pense for snort discharge notice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-12-01
HOLIDAY TRAVEL MADE CHEAPER; EXTRA CHARGE
 HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The additional passage charge" collected from the travelling public by the railroads under federal admin istration. has been cancelled, effective December 1. according to official in formation received at the local offices of the Fl Paso and Southwestern. Agents have been advised to so noti- fy prospective travellers. in order that the cut in the high cost of travel might benefit those intending to make Christmas journeys.
 Inasmuch as the charge was consid- erable. especially on long trips, the cancellation of it will mean a mate rial saving on the cost of holiday trips After December 1, only the Pullman seat and berth ticket will be required in addition 10 the coach ticket. In other words. the arrangement which existed prior 10 June 10 will be in effect.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-12-01
REFER SAYS HE WAS
 HIRED TO BLOW UP THE

JEROME. Nov. 21.-Joseph Reiter, held as German alien enemy the past month. and now detained at Pres colt. tells that he left Hayden. Ariz.. several months ago and went 10 Tue son, where he met countryman who suggested that he go 10 Guaymas. So- nora, visit the German spy headquar- ters and get some easy money" Reiter says he did go 10 Guaymas. found the headquarters and accepted s5eo as first payment on s5006 he was to receive for blowing up the Hayden shelter. He went to Tucson, where. according to the tale, he lost the $500 in currency out of his pocket. Then he came to Jerome. to hunt employ ment. He claims that he had no in tention of carrying out the dynamit- ing contract.