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No. 269 TWENTIETH YEAK
SKABWAY, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917
PRICE 10 CENT
GERMAN KRlfPT MUNITION' WORKS BURNING III
RUSSIA IT TO KNEEL BEFORE
THE KAISER, DECLARES TROTSKY
Slavs Will Fight
Before Taking
Offensive
Peace
Petrograd, Dec. 22. — Foreign
Minister Trotsky, addressing the
council of soldier's and work In sr
men's delegates decided, if the
Uerman emporer offers "Offensive
©eace terms,•" the Russians will fight
against them.
"We did not overthrow Czarism
to kneel before the Kaiser,'' he
cried.
FLUES COLLIDE
KILLING THREEI
Fort Worth, Dec. 22—Three Brit
ish aviators in training here were
k'lled this morning -when two ma
eklues, iiv j^hich they -were driving,
collided in the air. All three men
Xell to the ground and were killed
instantly.
ARMED sfP
TORPEOOEOi
I
London, Dec. 22.—Another of !
Great Britain's armed steamships I
was sunk in the Irish Channel this 1
morning when she was hit by a
German torpedo. Six officers and
95 men were lost.
Subscribe Xoi- the Daily Alaskaji.
Peace On Basis
"Status Quo"
Suggested
Paris, Dec. 22.—Germany's new
est peac« proposals now being
drafted contemplate peace on the
basis "status quo," according to die
patches published In today's Matin.
This would mean that Great Brit
ain. keep all of Germany's colaflies
and that Germany keep all territory
which she now bolds.
EXPORT BUTTER
ONLY TO ALLIES
Washington, Dec. 22.—The gov
ernment of the United States nAs
forbidden the export Of butter to
any country save the Allies.
skihioTeddy
LAUNCH 8800
TONS!
Seatlte, Dec. 22. — The steel
steamship Abearoka, 8800 tons,
t*e second steel ship to be built by
tJxe big firm of Skinner and Eddy
for the United States shipping board,
w:io launched at eleven o'clock this'
morning.
One hundred cente makes you a
Cross member for 1918.
-CT
Santa Claus Will Be At
THIS STORE
Between 1 and 3 o'clock Saturday
Afternoon
Everyone is welcome to come and talk to him
and see our large line of Toys. Christmas
presents for everyone. Let us help
you select them.
ALBERT REINERT
Broadway between Third and Fourth Phone 41
SEATTLE LEADS
III BUILDING
SHIPS
Washington, Dec. 22.—Chairman
Hurley, of the Federal Shipping
board, was asked why, in the tes
timony before the Senate commit
tee. he emphasized the efficiency
of th$ Pacific Coast ship yards.
Mr. Hurley answered, "I had to
tell the truth. Seattle actually
leads the world in ship buildiug.
She will launch during the coming
year one million tons of steel and
| wooden sJiips."
IN lis
ARE REPULSED
Paris, Dec. 22.—German attacks
today in Alsace were repulsed, the
war office reported at noon.
CHRISTMAS
IN SKAGWAY
Christmas in Skagway jyiii be
observed this year by on illustrated
lecture in the Presbyterian^ church
tomorrow night, the "Other \Vi3e
Man" to be shown in stereoptican
vlewj. Monday night, Christmas
fyt, the Sunday School will have
their tree aud exercises to which
everyone is invited.
Tee. Skagway Public school yes
terday had two exercises, one in
the afternoon, ajid one in the ev
ening, good sized crowds attending
l>otn gatherings. The school pre
sented "Christmas in Finnegau's
Flat," which was well received and
enjoyed, ajid netted a neat little
sum for the School Red Cross .
Christmag night the B. P. O. n.
w^ll give their big dance, to take
tbe place of the regular bi-monthly'
dai.ee. These danoea are always
well uatronized and popular.
New Year's eve the White Pass
club will give a big masquerade
dance, offering prizes for the best
individual characters and costumes.
People have been out the pa-st
ween and today cutting small
trees for their homes, and nearly
eve ry fire side lias a tree brightly
trimmed In Christmas colors.
The weather this morning broke
ideal, the wind having stopped, and
the cold, crisp air inviting the very
spirit of the holidays.
Tnere will be no meeting of the
Red Cross on either Monday or
Tuesday of next week.
SECRET CODE
DISCOVERED
Washington, Dec. 22.—Extensive
traffic in, war communications to
Germany and Austria, Involving tne
use of invisible ink and a Code sys
tem, has been discovered and Btop
pe'l by U. S. Custom's officials.
Treasury officials disclosed to
day the traffic was carried on
largely by Swedish ship marine men.
CIMPIE
on our of
AUSTRIA
Paris, Dec. 22.—Chinese people
are being expelled from Austria on
account of the Pekla declaration of
war which la said to be coming
here by way of Berne.
QUEBEC WANTS
SECEDE CANADA
Quebec, Dec. 22. — A resolution
I wag introduced In the provincial
j legislature this morning proposing
that, the province of Quebec Becede
from Canada,
givenITdays I
10 OiOfflCE
Phoenix, Dec. 22.—The supreme
court governorship contest decision
favors Hunt and gives Campbell,
who. now is incumbent, 21 days to
get out.
The City of Seattle is now sched
uled to arrive in port tonight at
8 o'clock.
There will be no meetings of the
lied Cross on either Monday or
Tuesday of next week.
Have you done your little mite to
wards helping relieve the Buffering
' caused by the Halifax disaster. Jas.
j Kennedy is taking subscriptions,
and has received 4 few already.
Hand him your dollar or whatever
amount you care to give, it will
> ne used for a good purpose.
■m'rn-m'Tn' •vi-i-vvv .rrf
For Xmas Dinner
4* A Full Assortment of Perishables on The Seattle
Try "Preferred Stock" Sliced Pineapple for Fruit Salad—Serve
with pimento and grated cheese
Include a box of "Johnston's" Chocolates with your order. Price $1.00 ^
The Chocolates of Quality—Nothing better at any price
P. H. GANTY
AS
RESULT DIS
LOTALir
Maiden, Mo., Dec. 22.—Resisting
arrest for disloyal remarks when,
appealed to for a Red Cross con
tribution, L. H. Wishman, of Hav
ana, 111., shot and killed Marshal
St. Clair here this morning.
Later Wishman himself was fatai
Ijr Hhot by one of a crowd who were
storming the Jail in which, he w»a
cohilued.
REPULSE OF
Berlin, Dec. 22.—Seven Italian
attacks against recently captured
Au8:ro-Crerm$n positions la the re
gion of Monte Asolone were repuls
ed, the war office announces to
day, Italian troops have resumed
the offensive.
L
Washington, Dec. 2.—Bills de
signed to Increase the salaries of
federal steamboat inspectors, anil
to regulate Alaska fisheries, will be
considered by the House merchant
marine committee after Congress re
convenes.
Alaskan legislation will also be
considered which is designed to
stimulate the fishing industry and
to obtain some 6ort of revenue
from the catch.
ORES RAGING
PLANT PI8T
24 HOURS
Series of Disaster
Take Place In
Few Days
Masciot, Holland, Dec. 22. -
Workmen from Essen Bay that th
Krupp gun plant, the greatest o
German munition establishments
has been ablaze for the past 2
hours.
Germany lias suffered a eerie;
of explosions and disasters ai
hom« recently, a bomb factory oi
the Kiel c^nai exploding, and a
Zeppelin works at Friedrlchshaveti
[exploding, resulting In the death
of many people .
URiufcire OF
60LSHEVIKI IN
REVOLT
Stockholm, Dec. 22. — Reports
from the capital today declare a
great battle to ba la progress in
the streets of Petrograd.
Four army corps refused to obey
tiie orders of Bolshevik! to leave
the city. Bolsheviki 6ent other
trooos against them.
When the dispatch was sent from
Petrograd the fighting was still
in progress.
HKRO OF ORLEANS
DIES IN NEW YORIC
Seattle, Dec. 22.—Louis J.
Larson, wireless operator1 whose
heroism saved forty lives at the
time the American steamer Orleans
was tomedoed, died today in N'ew
York. ' 1
Larson was formerly an operator
on an Alaska vessel.
Only a Few Shopping Days Left Before
Christmas And We Have
A Large Christmas
Stock to Se
Iect From
For Ladies:
Bath Robes
Handkerchiefs
Winter Coats
Shoes
Dancing Pomps
Bedroom Slippers
For Men:
Bath Robes|
Underwear
Silk Hosiery
Neckties Garters
Arm Bands, Suspenders
Shoes, Mitts, Gloves
JAMES KENNEDY