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SEWARD, ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRl \KY to, 1915. j
The Seattle Times of January 27 contains an interview with a gentleman
who is quoted as saying that Portage Bay is believed to be the best place for
the government railroad terminal. The whole interview is apparently an
attempt to knock Seward. There are line power sites at Portage Bay, says
this eminent authority, and he goes on to say that the Alaska Northern
railroad could he used to carry material to be used in the driving of the
Portage Bay tunnel so that the tunnel could be driven from two sides at
once. Just weigh all that in your mind and ask yourself how stuff like that
can get into print.
But there is one ray of rationality in the interview and that is when the
gentleman says, after all the knocking, that a railroad from Seward would
dev elope a good mineral country on Kenai Peninsula while the Portage Kay
route could he only regarded as a means of opening the coal fields alone.
There can surely be a lot of twaddle spoken about any subject.
In his statement to the Boston News Bureau Secretary Lane showed
how very much wide awake he is when it comes to making a decision about
railroad deals. Lane has been a member of the Interstate Commerce Commis
sion which had those railroads down pretty pat. What that Commission did
n’t know about railroads and the little tricks of the men who manipulated
railroads wasn’t much.
Lane's present job of dealing for a railroad must give him pleasant en-j
tertaiment. The chances are that Morgan knows his man and turns his cards
face upward, while there are others who might not be quite so wise.
“If we can’t buy the Cordova road” says Mr. Lane to the Boston News
Bureau “we can run a road from Valdez, and if we can't buy the Seward road
we can run a road from Portage Bay.” Just like some shopper going into a^
store and telling the proprietor that the store down the street carries shoes
that are just as good and may be cheaper. Of course. Lane did not use these
words exactly but that is what they meant.
And, now, come to think of it, maybe that agitation about Portage Bay
had an object. Maybe Washington knew more about the boosting of Portage j
Bay than it got credit for.
Little Servia has sent word around the world that it wants to be called
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Serbia in the future and not Servia. The word Servia is similar to the Latin (
word that means slave and now in her travail and sorrow the little wounded
kingdom rises on its elbow to ask that the world call her a name that does not
suggest slavery. Is there anything in history more pathetic and more stir
ring than that request? Certainly there is nothing to suggest a slave in the'
conduct of the Serbians.
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NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
In Commenting on the recent mur
der of Louis Schornborn, at Chisana.
the Dawson News says the fact that
our deputy marshals have to tele
graph for use of funds to chase a,
murderer or in fact hunt down any
criminal is enough to rouse every lov
er of law order, and excoriates our
red-tape system as follows: “Such anj
egregious state of affairs in a progres- j
sive civilized land in this day would j
seem to a stranger scarcely creditable, ■
yet it is a known fact that such is the
case throughout Alaska.”
The Admiral Line has discontinued
its ofllce at Skagway and will proba-i
bly discontinue making that place a
port of call. Before the loss of theAd- j
miral Sampson the company had con
templated muking Skagway one of its
regular ports of call, maintaining a
three-boat sendee the year round,
but with the loss of thut steamer it
was decided to cut out Skagway, at i
least for the present.
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The Cordova Times says:
According to a letter written by
George Goshaw, former deputy mar
shal at Valdez and a candidate at the
last election for the territorial legis
lature, to a friend in Fairbanks, which
has found it way into a newspaper of
that town, there is a reign of terror at
Chisana, which is apparently in the
hands of a band of bad men.
JUNEAU.—Roland Martin, W. B.
Phelps and J. A. Wilcox, while sur
veying south of the Alaska Juneau
dock and back of Sheep creek road
yesterday discovered a trunk contain
ing the skeleton of a man.
This is the same trunk which caus
ed such a stir the first time it was
found about a year ago, and which
was found to contain the skeleton of
an Indian.
JUNEAU, Feb. 3.—The officials of
the land office yesterday rendered a
decision involving the two remaining
coal claims of the former well known
group of 64 claims commonly known
as the Watson group, in the Matan
uska coal field.
All of the remaining 64 claims have
either been cancelled because of lapses
or relinquished by the claimants.
The consideration of the cases of r
these two claims, ownership claimed
by George M. Seward and Horace S.
Oakley, involved a reconsideration of
the validity of the locations of the en
tire group.
The land officers found that the
charges of fraud, brought by the fed
eral government, were sustained as to
the claim of George M. Seward, but
not sustained as to the claim of Hor
ace S. Oakley, who, according to the
decision of the local officers, was the
one claimant of the entire 64 who paid
his own expenses for surveying, loca
ting and purchasing.
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way.
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
TRAIL OUTFITS
We have everything that the man on
the trail needs, the best of everything,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay.
Hi press Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
Duxhak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
Medlicott Unedrwear, all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Riding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built * Snowahoes, Gold Seal
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxhak Waterproof riding pants
War bags. Blankets, Quilts
Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
In fact, if its for the trail and in our
line we have it, and as we stated you
will find the price right.
DRAWING
Kvery Saturday night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number get* a $40.00
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
get* a Stetaoo Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Juat received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
ANTICIPATING the coming of the Government-built Railway Terminals to Seward we have
** been increasing our orders for the past six month: and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men’s Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, that is second
to none.
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order your new SpriDg Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you what the latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weaves. Five hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed.
THE MINER'S STORE!
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post** Seward, Alaska
ROMIG & ROM1G
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard b y m e n
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 the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
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,
Victorias, 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.
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Our prices are ritfhfc. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wTait 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.
ECONOMY
Economy in fuel consump
tion — Economy in tire
mileage—Economy In up
keep—and greatest of all,
Economy in the long run
because of the|]everlast
ing quality.
Buick cars are every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Buick that won the Wisconsin Re
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over 500 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples of Buick longevity and uninterrupted service,
look to the various models, from the first one built. They’re
still in service—some of them in our home town.
Built in Fours and Sixes $1010 fo $1800
F. O. B. SEATTLE
Come in and see the 1915 Models
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
GOOD
Clothes at
Moderate Prices
These Clothes wear, they fit
and they have the right style.
Note the prices at which we
sell them and the next time you
are in Seattle, come in and see
them. If you are not satisfied
with the value you get, you can
have your money back.
$20 to $40
719 Second Ave. Near Columbia1
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel for Men
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
OUR NEW BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN SEATTLE
Our Larjje Catalog Mailed Free on Request. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Seattle, Wash.
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OLICY
ROVIDING
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, U. S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang'8 Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoliue Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
MaUhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
W eather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Liuseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured*^ Icohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lantern*
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's Coat
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA 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, Ellaniar,
Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
t9~Right reserved to change this schedule without notlce^J
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agenl
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY. Ptor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLO WATER BATHS ELECTRIO LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Risrht—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
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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