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SKWARD, ALASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19. 1915.
Newspaper fights are funny things. If newspaper men who throw raud
at each other in their editorial columns could only see how undignified it
makes them they would pause in their flow of Billingsgate. There is noth
ing in the world so cheap as the virago squabbles of papers. It is perfectly
all right for two newspapers to enter into a decent argument on politics or,
anything else but when this argument degenerates into calling personal namesj
it is too disgusting for words. There is no man with an ounce of self respect
who would permit himself to enter into an offensive argument with another
in public but newspapers do it every day.
In almost every town in Alaska today where two or more newspapers are
published the people are treated to a veritable bombardment of personalities
every morning and afternoon of their lives. Some people like to read that
sort of stuff as they would like to watch two cocks fighting but neither the
rooster nor the writers gain anything.
The Juneau Empire and the Juneau Dispatch tight but they fight rather
decently. They accuse each other of mistakes and political errors but neither i
has descended to scurrility.
Cordova has two papers which apparently spend a lot of time in the ef
fort to discover what each thinks is an appropriate name for the other, and
vet the men connected with those papers are all nice people.
Valdez has a sort of one-sided editorial combat. One of the papers -
• jumps” the other at every opportunity and is met by a silence that is worse:
than words. In Nome similar conditions prevail although in recent times thet
silent one has forgotten itself far enough to say “you’re another” to its
vituperative contemporary. Fairbanks is particularly fortunate in having three
papers, each of which thinks the other is a disgrace to the community, al-’
though it might he said parenthetically that all three papers are good ones,
or as good as the support they receive warrants. Skagway has only one
paper, and a nice, clean one, but there was a time when the fur flew. Douglas
also has only one paper hut the “brains” of that publication lets off some
digs, and wittv ones, at his esteemed contemporaries across the channel once
and again. He is the l\ S. to their Allies and Germans. Ketchikan up to a
few months ago had only one paper hut now it has two and lost time might
he made up for. Ruby had two which have now become a hyphenated one
and there is nothing left to Bawl out. Iditarod is in the same deplorable fix
but earlier in the histroy of that camp there were two publications there, one
of which was the present governor’s. Petersburg and Wrangell are also
newspaper towns but it takes two to make a quarrel.
Down in Seattle in past years a beautiful example was furnished by the
Times. P. I. and Star when the two latter used to tell the editor of the first
named that he did’nt dare to go back to Minnesota on a week day, and when
the Times called the editor of the P. 1. every name that could pass through
the mails, and the Star a gutter sheet.
If a dictionary of editorial words is ever compiled it will consist of the
woids liar, gutter-snipe, horse thief, faker, idiot, degenerate, prevaricator
and some similarly poetic expressions that are still all too weak to show up the
other fellow and. incidentally, to show up the user’s own lack of self respect.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
VALDEZ. Feb. 14.—Clerk of the
Court Lang has received the returns
from Koggiung and Naknek of the
election held hist November. The re
suits are as follows ami will have no'
bearing on the results of previous re-(
turns:
Koggiung—Bunnell, 4; Wickersham,’
5; Price, 8: Goshaw, 1; Holland, 9;
Bradford, 9; Ingram, 9; Lyons, 4;
White 5.
N’aknek—Bunnel, 12; Wickersham,1
(T, Price, 18; Holland, 15; Bradford,
18; Ingram, 13; Lyons, 15.
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FAIRBANKS, Feb. 13.—Cary H.
Morgan, son of J. P. Morgan, the New
York banker, who recently arrived in
,
New York after a hunting trip in the
McKinley district whch lasted for
five months, has wired to friends here
that he plans to return very soon.
It is believed that the young New
Yorkers did not confine their atten- j
tions exclusively to hunting although
they secured many beautiful speci
mens of goats, sheep, moose, caribou
and bear, as well as a great variety*
of smaller animals. The impression;
prevails that young Morgan and his
companions while hunting were for-j
tunate in finding a mine in the Me-;
Kinley district and that he carried
samples with him to the states for as- '
saying.
Morgan’s companions, who were to
have come to Fairbanks severe' weeks |
ago enroute to their homes, are still
on the hunting grouds whersj they
will await his return.
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A Frenchman, claiming tv be Char
les Carbonneau, formerly of Dawson, |
is in a New York hospital suffering j
from nervous collapse. He relates a;
thrilling story of adventures. He was,
serving in the army with four sons
when they were captured by the Get-I
mans during a heavy bailie, a ter
the rattle the field was enveloped ini
a heavy smoke ami Carbonneau and,
his .ms attempted to escape. The.
boys were all shot down by the vier-;
man guards, hut Carbonnea’.i w*u able
to reach the French lines. The ♦*t*ry!
was given great prominence in the
Seattle papers as Carbonneau was*
known as “Count” in Dawson and his
divorced wife, now residing at North
Yakima, is known as “Countes-J.” She
was formerly Belinda Mulroony.
Neil McLeod, well-known in Fair
banks and other Alaskan camps, was
severely frozen in the Kuskok- im
and when brought to Iditarod phvs'
1 cians found it necessary to amputate
I both feet.
FAIRBANKS, Feb. 13.—Word has
been received by the l nited States
marshal’s office from Circle City that
Lola Belmont, a woman of the under
world, had shot Joe Lagoux in the
shoulder, but that he was recovering,
as the bullet had only passed through
j the flesh, not shattering any bones.
The commissioner stated that the:
case had been tried before him and
! the woman dismissed as all the evi-j
donee tended to show that she had
acted in self-defense. Lagoux is en
1 gaged in mining, and is well known in
this district.
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j Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
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
Duxbak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
Medlicott I’nedrwear, all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Riding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built Snowshoes, Gold Seal
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak 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 gets a $40.00
Stein*Bloch Suit, and the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suita, Direct
from New York.
A NTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
been increasing our orders for the past six months 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 Spring 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
Board by the day or week at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
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 Soattle come
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
700 Third Ave.
New York Block.
SEATTLE. WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
Wf. are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the stales of justice
WOMEN’S MISSES’ CHILDREN’S INFANTS’
Wearing Apparel ol Quality
Smart Fifth Avenue Models—Storm Proof Outer Garments.
Dainty Ligerle Baby Outfits Warm flannelette Wear
Styles to satisfy every fancy-Priee to suit every purse.
Dress in Style and Comfort and Save Money.
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.
ANOTHER SPECIAL TRAINLOAD
AUTOMOBILES
TO
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
TO Carloads
200 Automobiles
$250,000.00
REASON-BUICK SELLS
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
A Ten
Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them when
in Seattle.
King Bros.
Company 1
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719 Second Ave.} Seattle, Wash.
SHIRTS
$1.50 Up
CRAVETS
50c Up
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
IJFE PSi/vilDI„G
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 MINLR'S AND COLD MINER'S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump (’oils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malihoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
\iarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum 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 Barrow i
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Li mo
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA CO/IPAINY SSPK0
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 Itarbcr.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, tjitouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carrier Explosives)
ttqtrRight reserved to change this schedule without notice'll
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pnop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles.the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Rifirht— Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer knik’sleading hotel
T_rn4-pi | • N0 BAR'
*■- \ Accommodations for Ninety Guests
f. b. cannon, Prop, j Large General Lobby
Knik | Private Lobby for Ladies
Att \ Best Rates : : Best Treatbient
/ViaSKa | Best Accommodations