POLICEMAN TELLS
HIJACKING RAID
SEATTLE, Mar. 14.—Joseph Burt, a
former Seattle policeman, on trial with
Oscar L. Heddon, a former policeman,
and two others, for the murder of
Louis Barei, who was killed in a hi
jacking raid on Barei’s ranch near Se
attle, June 2, took the stand last night
and gave testimony in his own de
fense.
Burt declared that he joined the
party from legitimate motives, be
cause Sheriff Matt Starwich was “neg
ligent in enforcing the dry law.” Red
don testified that he went to the ranch
unarmed, but borrowed a pistol from
Steve Montrose, who has not been
found, and whom Barei in his dying
statement accused of firing the fatal
shot. Redden declared he did not use
his pistol except to club Barei when
Barei “raised a chair and swung at
me.”
Bacchanalian Orgies Are
Disclosed Berlin Courts;
Aftermath of Late War!
BERLIN, Mar. 14.—A glaring spot-;
light, revealing a Last and furious i
set of high livers, staging Bacchana- j
lian orgies behind closed shutters I
and drawn curtains which original
ly seemed to shroud German life
with a sombre gloom was turned on
German city life by a number of
trials before the police courts in
this city today.
The same false statements of con
duct exist in Germany at the pres
ent day, as an aftermath of the late
war are found in practically all
countries which were involved in
the World War.
WHEAT TAKES RISE
CHICAGO, Mar. 14.—A revival of
expert buying, led to an upturn in
the price of wheat after a severe de
cline. The difference in high and low
levels was nine and a quarter cents.
WINNIPEG, Mar. 24—Wheat for
May delivery sold at a dollar sixty
nine a bushel here yesterday, a de
cline of 34 1-4 cents in the past 16
days. It closed at 5 cents below ves
terday’s price.
TAM M NAY LEADER DIES
MONTEREY, Cal., Mar. 14.—Frank
J. Goodwin, chairman of the execu
tive committee of Tamanny Hall for
many years, died of heart disease
at his country home here. He was
71 years of age.
Sam Radish, section foreman at
Mile 52, is a Seward visitor.
II. E. Kristiansen from Mile 7, is
registered at a local hotel.
Dress Well
and Succeed
Of course it depends largely on who you get
your Clothes from—
A HART SCHAFFNER & MARX SUIT, A
MALLORY OR STETSON HAT, A COPE
LAND AND RYDER PAIR OF SHOES OR
OXFORDS
Bought from
Leon Urbach
Will help considerably
Election Near Ai Hand
And No One Announces
On Tuesday, April 7. the town of
Seward will hold an election at which
a mayor, three councilmen and a
member of the school board will be
elected. Up to the present time no
citizen has announced his or her can
didacy, although there have been many j
rumors of probable candidates.
Messrs. Orlander. McMullen and
Flickinger are the retiring members
of the council, and both Mr. Flickin
ger and Mr. McMullen have announc
ed they will not run again, while Mr. >
Orlander states that he has given the
matter no serious thought. Mayor L.
V. Ray is also desirous of retiring
from an office while he has held for
the past two years, and which has
taken more or less of his time.
Under the new ordinance the offices
of clerk, treasurer, assessor, and city
attorney will become appointive in
stead of elective.
Mr. C. C. Hinde, of the Bank of
Seward, following the importunities of
friends, stated that he would run for
councilman if he was needed. Mr. Or
lander iq also being groomed for may
or, as is also Harry Hoben. Several
friends of Mr. Hinde consider switch
ing him over as a candidate for mayor
believing that his business affiliations
would be good for the city. Mr. Hinde
is conservative, and with his banking
training could be of great help to the
new council. Judge William Whittle
sey is also mentioned as a candidate
for mayor, as well as J. L. Graef.
Among the possibilities are several
women candidates. Mrs. Jennie Paul
son, who has been councilman already
being mentioned.
As the time is short we may expect
several candidates to throw the hats
in the ring by this time next week.
Alameda In Port; Will
Sail At Midnight, 14th
The steamship Alameda arrived
in port last night with a goodly
'number of passengers from the south
Those arriving on her were:
Miss Bertha Braley, Miss May
Black, J. H. Calkins, Miss Marg.
Ericksen, N. C. Green, W. C. Gor
don, E. J. Gove, Mrs. M. Hines, II.
S. Hay, Thomas Hany, E. R. Jes
son, O. Johnson, C. E. Johnson, C. A.
Lenet, H. Mahmer, Grant Murdock,
Miss Marg. McKennzie, Miss Eliza
beth Monch, H. Matheson, Mrs. II.
Matheson, F. McDougal, A. Nerland,
NT. J. Nicholson, Miss Esther Teich,
R. Vernon, Ira F. Wood.
The Alameda is scheduled to sail
at the usual time midnight tonight.
FLOWING GOLD AT LIBERTY
The Liberty theatre tonight will
show the great Rex Beach novel, Flow
ing Gold, which is one of the greatest
novels on the oil industry ever writ
ten. Jlie scenes are laid in North
ern Texas, and are true to life.
Snow Shoes, $9-50 per pair, at
Graef’s. tf
My Made to Measure Suits always
satisfy in fit, workmanship and qual
ity. Jordan’s Valet Service. tf
Join the Chamber of Commerce.
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THE BANK OF SEWARD FOR SERVICE
Human Life is Stake in Card Game
Played By Pair of Drunken Mexicans
MEXICO CITY, Mar. 13.—In the world annals of crime there is noth
ing on record similar to the recult oi a drunken bout being investigated
by the police of Mexico City, Mexico.
Concepcion Saucedo, a railroad employe, arrived in the city alter an
absence of some years. Bent on having a real good time and with his
pockets bulging with money, he soon got on the track of two women ac
quaintances, friends of his when he was last in the capital.
The three proceeded on a jaunt around the lower quarters of the
city, patronizing all of the saloons they came to. Toward afternoon, hav
ing drunk as much as they cared for, they remained at an unnamed cafe
to play cards.
At first the stakes consisted of money, and the women appear to have
been the winners. Then Saucedo proposed a more exciting stake.
“Let us play for a life. If 1 win, 1 will have the right to kill you
and, if I lose, you can kill me.” he said.
One woman accepted. The game was played, luck favoring the wo
man. Without any show of emotion Saucedo handed her a revolver, and
the woman, without'a word, shot him. Saucedo is alive, but in a criti
cal condition.
KENNECOTT DIVIDEND
SUBJECT INCOME TAX
Stephen Birch, president of ilie
Kennecott Copper Corporation, ha^
sent a letter to stockholders advis
ing them oi the proportion of last
SEWARD
MACHINE SHOP
Ford Authorized Sales and
Service
Firestone Tire Sales and
Service
Plumbing and Sheet Metal
Works
CHAS. LECHNER, Prop.
year’s dividend payment which is
subject to income tax. Mr. Birch’s
letter says in part:
“The officers of your corporation,
after consideration of the matter and
with its counsel and accountants, are
of the opinion that of the cash dis
tributions made to its stockholders
during the year 1924, $2.42 per share
represents distribution of capital not
subject to Federal income tax and
58 cents per share represents divi
dends from surplus earnings.”
George Colwell arrived in town last
evening on a gas car from Mile 52.
Mr. A. E. Rucker, who has been in
Anchorage for the past week on busi
ness is expected to return on tonight’s
train.
Nels Hagan was a Seward visitor
yesterday returning to his home last
night.
FRESH VEGETABLES
received on every boat
Fancy and Staple
GROCERIES
Fishermen’s Supplies, Boots
Workingmen’s Clothing
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TELEPHONE MAIN 135
Prompt Delivery
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No employe of our store is allowed to participate
in this drawing in any way, shape or manner
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Staple and Fancy Groceries
Charles Tecklenburg
Phone Main 135
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