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SEW Aim U.ASK \. W EDNESDAY. ALVA 19, 1915.
W In n an individual ha.s been for a long time without money and suddenly
acquires some he is usually seized with a sort of mania to blow it in. It is
very often the same with public bodies. When new to office they get mighty
dangerously generous not knowing the rough way over which they must
travel.
I he I'nited States census bureau has statistically demonstrated what
many persons already knew to In* a fact —that municipalities have been living
beyond their means, say - the Tacoma I edger. They have been spending more
than the revenue collected. How have they been able to do it? Presumably
by going into debt.
In 1913 municipalities of 2.300 and over spent $138, 000.000 more than
the amount of revenue collected. Per capita that was about $3. The muni
cipalities ran behind about $3 per inhabitant. This was the average. Tor
several year our municipal governments have been extravagant, lust now the
tendency is checked, and one wonders whether when industrial conditions im
prove we shall revert to the habit of not counting the cost.
Time- like the present are not without virtue. They cause cities as well
a* individual- to consider their budgets more carefully and to see what items,
which for some time have been adopted without question, can be excluded.
lake municipalities, the people have been guilty ot extravagance. Ihey
have lived beyond their means. Ihey have not looked forward to a rainy day
and many of them are now regretting it.
The $138,000,000 more expense than revenue for the municipalities of
the I'nited States of 2..100 and over population in 1913 is largely a result
of a popular idea that the future should share the burden of improvements.
The idea has been overworked. The future will have its own schemes for
improvement, and will be seriously hampered if we keep on going into debt.
The future will he loaded with interest payments made necessary by our bor
rowing.
It takes one-third of the levy in some cities to provide interest on muni
cipal bonds. Interest payments, which must be met if a city is not to go into
the bankrupt class, make it difficult to reduce levies much without hamper
ing the necessary functions of government.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
V. S. Kyus, an engineer from Wash
ington, lb C.» who will be with the
Thos. Kiggs. jr.. party in the Alaskan
railroad work this year, having ar
rived from the east, brings new* of
the marraige of O. (•. Tubby, chief
draughtsman for the commission, who
will be stationed at Seward this sum
mer. .Mr. Tubby surprised his Alas
ka friends by deferring the ringing of
his wedding bells until all his north
ern associates had left for Seattle on
their wav to Alaska. Mrs. Tubby was !
formerly Miss Lea Helen Rodman, of
Charlotte, S. C. Sin* will accompany j
her husband to Seward.—(Cordova ;
Times.)
Delegate Wickersham constantly, in
season and out of season, appeals to ;
the prejudice of the working class j
against politicians, yet hi> sole husi
ness during the sixteen years of his
connection with Alaska has been pol
ities, and he has managed to keep
himself on the payroll for fifteen of
those sixteen years. During that
time he hs worked at one time or an
other with practically every political
faction, every political party and
every school of political thought.—
t Juneau Kmprio.)
The first wolf skin under the new
law was revived by the 1 erritorial
Treasurer last Thursday from J. A.
Johnson. While the new law will not
he effective for a time yet its provis
ions provide that it is operative from
its passage, and Mr. Johnson will re
ceive his bounty after July 1st, when
the money is supplied the treasurer
according to the law, which requires
1*0 days after being signed by the
governor. —(Wrangell Sentinel.)
if the present legislature teaches
one lesson above all others, it is the
necessity of the territory being divid
ed, the First and Third divisions to
constitute one section and the Second
and Fourth another division.
Either that or the electorate should
be according to population and not
equal representation by district. The
geographical difficulties are such that
the representatives from the interior
and those from the coast sections will
never be able to agree on legislation.
CATGUT CENTIPEDE HERE.
What is probably the first centipede
ever found at large in Alaska was
captured yesterday by Martin Dan
bury at the back of the Miner's store.
The beast was found under the
ground. It is, of course, more than
likely that the little reptile was ship
ped from the outside in some mer
chandise. W hen he was caught b\
Mr. Banbury he was caught by a man
who came from a country where cent
ipedes are plentiful, so there is no
mistake about the find.
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J. R. STEVENSON
Taxidermist
Juneau Bo< Alaska
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*1.50 UP
Children's Dresses
35c Up
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Everything that Ladie» Wear
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THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
Just in and now unpacked and ready for your inspection. All sizes
DCXBAK CLOTHES FOR THE HILLS
Riding Pants, Hunting Coats, Waterproof Hat*.
IDE SHIRTS AND COLLARS.
Plain and fancy stripes. Negligee styles, Fancy soft collars. Exclusive
models.
SUMMER UNDERWEAR
Olus, B. V. I). Mercerized Union Suit*.
All Kinds, Cotton, Silk and Wool.
FILSON STAG SHIRTS.
Forestry Cloth. Fancy Plaids, Blue Grays
The Best Hill Shirt Made.
HIPRESS HIP BOOTS AND PACS.
Complete line of these famous good. The boots come in hip and sporting
THE GUARANTEE:
WE ARE NOT
SATISFIED
UNLESS
YOU ARE
(R«fUter»<l)
Schoenbrun
& Company
MERCHANT TAILORS
models. The Pacs have the ned oil tanned -cow hide tops. Best Made
BUCKINGHAM AND HECHT SHOES.
Some new lasts in the English walking models in Black and lan. Also
Mining Models.
CHIPPEWA PACS FELDER PACS
LIKELY HAND MADE BAGGAGE
STEAMER TRUNKS SUIT CASES GRIPS BAGS
SILK HOSE PONGEE SHIRTS SUMMER TIES
BLACK MFG. OVERALLS AND CANVAS GOODS
TENTS TARPS WAR BAGS PACK SACKS, ETC.
MEASURES TAKEN BY
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don't forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alasy
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PALACE OF 8WEET8
ICE CREAM
Cigar* Cigarettes Tobacco
Stationery Candy
Post Cards
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward. Alaska. ]
HALL SAFES
NO 1414 I S SAFR & LOCK CO.
W. L. IVIOFFATT
Sole Agent, Seward, Alaska
Rox 7.5
FRANK L. TORREY
Daggett Bldg
House Painting
Paper Hanging
Decorating
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
E“*#o5hedCommerce CafeE>EEpVIN
Dinner 1 1 a.m to 7 p.m
Short Orders at All Hours
Special Chop Suey
and Noodle Evenings
Private Boxes Open Day and Ni^ht
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast-Best
Treatment to K very body and Prices Bight - Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AND GOLD MINER'S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lung's Ranges
I XL Parlor Healers
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite War®
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Rooling
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
.Niarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphalt tun Palut
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4 |
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition ^
Fishing Tackle ;
Giant Powder 1
Caps ti
Fuse 3
Bench P'orges
Blacksmith’s Coal y
Bellows '
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery U
Fire Clay B
Fire Brick
Li mo m
Cement B
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine ■
J. L. GRAEF
Lang's (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-lialf as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
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,
F. $. 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
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators ot the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales ot justice
THE BEST TRUSSES AT REASONABLE PRICES
OUR TRUSS BUSINESS is one of the Largest in the United States
VVe Handle Only the VERY BEST MAKES Trusses of Exceptional Quality
IN ORDER TO PROVE to every person who wears a Truss that we can tit your rendi
tion, that we can save you half the retail price you formerly paid and that the t russ will me**
your every requirement, we will allow you to purchase any truss in om La <»
distinct understanding that you may compare it with trusses irom other houses, tlm j
may try it on, adjust it and wear it for a reasonable time as a trial. A tew hours wmii
prove to you whether or not the truss tit your partieulai c.as<*.
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,
Mats and Caps.
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies’ Furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies’
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Slickers and Raincoats,
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Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool Gloves,
Vicirolas, 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 rijjht. Come in and bo convinced, 'Oiie1
we have plenty time to wait on you. \\ e expect to hr v,)
busy within .‘10 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ALASKA tSSSSr W
Steamers Alameda, .Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at v p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, W rangell, Juneau.
Thane, Skagway, Cordova, \aldez and Seward.
ALAMEDA and MARIPOSA go to hnik Anchorage.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 13th of each month for tnalaska. and in May, June. July
and August she goes through to Nushagak.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, I hane,
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. Sew ard carrier Explosives)
t3TRight reserved to change this schedule without nor.ce“V5
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