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SEWARD. ALASKA. TUESDAY. MARCH 16. 1915.
There is no reason why the baseball season should not open right now
in the middle of March in Seward. It would be hard to get people to be
lieve that there is no snow on the ground in part of Alaska on March 16.
Let us tell them once again that the thermometer never went below zero
during the winter and that to see snow here one must look up at the mount
ains as they might look up at Seattle to set* snow in the Olympics.
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One of the Juneau papers thinks we ought to have full territorial govern
ment and the other thinks we have it already. One says that the proposed
attorney for the legislature should be appointed by the governor and the
other thinks he should be elected by the people. There is no better way to
Live two different views of all subjects than to have two papers in opposition
in the same town.
The appointment of an assistant district attorney directly by the at
torney general is an unusual proceeding and probably signifies a desire on
the part of Washington to engage him in some particular service. It is said
that the new assistant in this division made some remark before coming up.
that he was “interested” in the Alaska fisheries in some way or another. This
may be a mistake or a misunderstanding but we shall see.
So Delegate James V> ickersham is a democrat after all. There had been
much doubt about this. He was appointed district judge by the republicans
and later was a follower of Kooaevelt in the Bull Moose party. Now conies the
World’s Almanac for 1913 with Mr. Wickersham as a democrat. How in the
future are his supporters to call themselves non-partisan or independents?
Surely that blamed Vlmanac has made a typographical error or something.
If not President Wilson has placed himself in a bad fix by writing that mes
sage in support of Bunnell.
If it is true that the delegate is working for a route for the railroad
from Valdez it rather indicates that Mr. Wickersham is going outside the
duties imposed upon him when he received the majority of the votes in nearly
all parts of Alaska, and not in Valdez alone. There is no reason apparent
why Mr. Wickersham should support Valdez as against Seward unless he
has some such reason as he would obviously have for supporting \ aldez
Against Cordova. We can understand him opposing the (iuggenheims for
private reasons but surely he is not letting private spleen blind him to the far
greater advantages of the Seward route. It would be unjust to even suggest !
this, but what can his reason be? The administration has evidently come to
the conclusion that the Alaska Northern is the best route or it would never
make an offer however small for this railroad. If Mr. Wickersham really
is opposing the Seward route why did he not say so when he was here to get
votes?
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
According to information received
a few days ago in Fairbanks from
Nome, Judge Tucker of the Second
division has ruled that only United
States marshals and their deputies
are permitted to serve legal sum
monses. The ruling will affect all
parts of the territory unless it is re
versed by a higher court.
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According to Judge Tucker’s ril
ing, the Alaska legislature had no
right to pass a law, which it did per
mitting any person of legal age to
' serve a summens.
—
It seems now that a new complica
tion is threatened in regard to the
work of the first legislature. The
members failed, it is pointed out, to
give titles to their measures as pro
vided in the enabling act passed by
| congress, and therefore there is a pos
sibility that this technicality may in
validate every law passed at that
time.—Fairbanks Citizen.
FAIRBANKS.—That Mike Susan,
formerly a member of the Union Min
ing company operating several years
ago on number 17 Goldstream, is a
victim of the European war, is the
word contained in a letter received
here a few days ago by Peter Zernich,
from Mrs. John Susan. The letter
does not state just when the former
Fairbanksan was killed, merely stat- j
ing that he died fighting for his
country, on one of the battlefields of
Eastern Austria.—Citizen.
From letters received in the last
mail it was learned that Frank E.
Cleveland and Mrs. Annie Clifton,
both well-known residents of this city,
were married at Portland Ore., on last
Christmas eve. A few days before the
ceremony Mr. Cleveland had arrived
in Portland from the state of Maine,
vhere he had spent several months
visiting relatives.—Iditarod Pioneer.
ID1TAROD, Feb. 27.—James M.
Ballentine, 52 years of age, died this
morning at the emergency hospital
at Flat City of tuberculosis, after a
long illness. He was formerly in the ^
timber business in Fairbanks in part-|
nership with James Hagen.
The engagement has been announc
ed of Attorney A. J. Dimond and Miss
Dorothea Frances Millar, of Valdez.
TO ESTABLISH LUNCH
COUNTERS IN LONDON.
LONDON, March 15.—At the sug
gestion of Princess Victoria, the V.,
M. C. A.; which has been active in
various ways at the battle fronts, is
preparing to extend its work, and is
to establish so-called “freo lunch
counters” mounted on wagons that
can be drawn from point to point.
Steaming hot tea and coffee and ra. ^
tions of soup will be dealt out to sold
iers tramping to and from the trench- j
es and special efforts will be made to
furnish the soldiers who have been J
slightly wounded but still are able to
walk and thus can get to the wagons.
It is expected that a lunch wagon j
can safely be stationed at crossroads,
at a reasonable distance in the rear of
the firing line, and that much may be
done to restore the vitality of the men
that have been lowered by the rigors
of winter weather.
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A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get (
any news they can of the place where
the government railroad will be. To
save writing letters you could send
the Gateway, either your own read j
copy or get another.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
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DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
style that you like with your own in
dividual ideas as regards the little
extras that go to make up a tailored
suit, and spells s-a-t-i-s-f-a-c-t-i-o-n
If you would, we ask that you call
at once and look over the new Spring
Samples now on display. They are
the best that we have ever carried, and
the new styles are the smartest in
years.
This is our new Idea. We want a
line of men’s suits that is different
and better than anything that has )
ever been shown in Alaska. We want /,
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes J
Service that is better than any town T
in Alaska can boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
w ith us to this extent. That you come
in and look over the samples, let us
take your measure and ideas on the
little extras that go to make up your
individual suit, and then we will send
and have the suit made at no expense
to you.
WE WANT IT FOR STOCK.
You are under no obligation to take
the suit at all, we are obliged to you
for the trouble that you have gone to,
in order, to help us get the idea
launched. The suit is here for sale
and we have an individually selected
stock of clothes that is the peer of
any stock in Alaska.
HOWTSVER
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If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP—V
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post’* Seward, Alaska
Complete Camping Outfits. Tents
Tarpaulins, Camp stoves, Cooking
utensils etc. etc. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First."
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by men
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored*
to-order garments.
Men’s Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies’ Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show you tho
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CUMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales of justice
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
from our
House Furnishing, Hardware and Sporting Goods Department
YOU WILL FIND in our catalog many MONEY AND LABOR SAVING
ARTICLES for Spring Housecleaning, such as, CURTAIN STRETCHERS,
FAILS, 'ITJHS, WASHBOARDS, etc. at very attractive prices.
Also WIRE SCREENING and ACCESSORIES. NAILS, SCREWS,
HINGES, BOLTS and smaller hardware items always in demand.
GARDEN TOOLS, WHEELBARROWS, GARDEN HOSE, LAWN
MOWERS, PRUNING SHEARS, etc.
In our SPORTING GOODS you will find a full line of BASEBALL
GOODS, TENNIS GOODS AND GYMNASIUM GOODS, all of which we
guarantee.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“ The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods.
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
Gents’ furnishings,
Ladies’ furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies’
and gents',
Slickers and Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine,
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
The Car that Sells by the Trainload
WE guarantee the Buick Valve-in-Head Motor to develop
and deliver more power than i.ny other type of auto
mobile motor of the same size - American or Foreign
make.
In addition to the great power of the Huick Motor, it is
unusually economical, giving more miles per gallon of gaso
line than less powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Huick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
On the boulevards— but a Giant of Power when called upon.
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800 — Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. 6. SEATTLE. WASH.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
KNAPP-FELT HATS
THESE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
for men who want the very
best. Our stock of both soft and
stiff shapes offers you a becoming
hat in the right proportions.
Two prices, $4 and $6.
The $4 hat is worth $5. The $6
hat is the finest hat made.
Get our catalogue, You can or
der by mail.
719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
COnFor Men arel King Bros. Co. SWASH.E
Lang’s (Pat,) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
f* Because they consume all gases and smoke in
fuel. All fuel Is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown In cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range -made in three sizes.
^ We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
Write us for Catalogues,
r. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-—--Dealers In—-—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMD GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang's Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Hatteries
Granite War®
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P&B Paper
Mnlthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltutn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ard
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month; S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice*1^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY. Pmp.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHT6
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifie Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
* NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations