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SKW \RI>. \l.\Sh \. JAM \KV 20, 1915.
The latest paper to remind us that the oDeration of the Matanuska coal
tields will require thousands of people is the Pacific Builder and hngineer.
It has been told to us before that the taking out of three hundred thousand
tons of coal annually means a population, of all sorts, of fifteen thousand
people in the coal fields, and three hundred thousand tons a year is what we
are told the I'nited States government alone will require on the Pacific coast.
If the government requires such an amount what will all the people
of the Pacific coast states require?
And if it takes fifteen thousand people to supply the government how
many will it take to supply millions of people in Washington, California and
Oregon, not to speak of other states adjoining and the steamship trade of
the Pacific?
If the coal tields of Matanuska are as good as we and all others believe
them to be they will have a population as great as all the imputation of
Alaska today and maybe greater by far. To supply that population there will
be farms. The coal being right at hand there will be a development in min
ing. There will be saw mills and \arious other industries, and, to go still
further, there will be created in the neighborhood industries of which no one
has an idea. for. all that is wanted to create industry is population which
capital always follows if it does not precede it.
They sa\ that the White Pass and Yukon railroad paid for its building
in the first year or so and that the railroad was not constructed until the
first rush to Haw son had ended entirely. It had only Dawson to draw trade
from as neither Nome nor the Tanana nor any part of the lower \ukon river
at that time was in being in the sense of traffic trom that direction.
Taking all these facts into account we can see clearly where, by the
opening of the Matanuska coal fields, the Seward railroad would pay for itself
in an amazingly short space of time. Let us go further and say that even it
the government decided to build from Ship creek, or from Cordova and
left this road entirely out of reckoning this road would still be operated and
would be operated with success because it would still tap the Matanuska
country in spite of the oppositon of the government or any other railroad.
But the government is not going to put millions into the building ot any
other road and leave the Alaska Northern in permanent opposition to it.
The administration well knows that Ship creek will he closed annually for a
third of the year and for that four months this road could probably do a
business with Matanuska that would more than pay for all its operation. Judg
ing by the profits of the White Pass in the earlier years and remembering
that the Matanuska will he permanent this fact is obvious.
But the government will take over this road. In the first place the
government will never desire to be in opposition itself to another enterprise
and will he careful not to place another road in opposition to itself. It will
also be careful about making the distance between the coal fields and the
ocean terminal a hundred miles longer by taking over a certain other road.
Seward is geographically the best situated place for the opening of
Matanuska to the ocean. Of that there is not the slightest question in the
mind of anyone. It has a harbor that is never closed, a right ot way that is
never blocked by snow slides and that is, to quote Mr. Kiggs, “a perfectly
feasible route for a railroad.”
Again; The government will take over the Seward railroad and if it did
not somebody else would and be glad to get the chance when Matanuska is
opened to the world.
Nrms front AU
Parts of tbr
ft Nortljlattb ft
It beats all how some men will climb
up in the world especially school
teachers. Here we have Charles E.
Bunnell, the late defeated candidate;
for congress, appointed czar of the:
Fourth judical division of Alaska.!
This appointment proves conclusively |
two points, viz: That the majority in j
Alaska does not rule; and that the,
Progressive Democratic Machine has
nothing to do with the distribution of |
patronage. It was pointed out before
election that by electing Wickersham
progressive democrats would have all
the say about the distribution of pat
ronage, but from this appointment, it
seems not.
As to the new appointee’s qualifi
cations for the office, it is another
question which need not worry any
body. Qualification is never considered
at least not noticeably so. Doctor
Wilson has prescribed the medicine
and we may as well take it without
grumbling. The Doctor knows best
j anyhow. Besides, wasn t 3ir. tsunneu
| the machine’s goat at the last elect
i tion. So, what is the use of talking!
He was stamped as the “goat” early
! in the game and every goat has al
ways been rewarded. Some of these
' “goats” are grouchy, others are ti
i mid and still others have other kinds
j of appendixes; but nothing matters as
goats must be taken care of. However,
and whatever may be said of the new
appointee, everybody is agreed that
he is a “Nice little fellow.”—Ketchi
' kati Progressive.
FAIRBANKS, Jan. 9.—The coldest
weather of the winter was experienc
ed here the past week. The thermom
eter dropped to 30 below zero.
FAIRBANKS.—In a letter to Pre
sident Wood, received on the last
mail, John L. Timmins writes that he
has joined hands with James Thorn
ton and a man named H. C. Wilkin
son and from now on will devote his
entire ability and energy to inducing i
the cud chewers to chew Royal Gum, I
six balls for a nickel. Headquarters j
are in Los Angeles.
News of the appiontment of Chas.
E. Bunnell by President Wilson to the j
Federal Judgeship in this division of |
the district of Alaska was received ,
with general satisfaction this morn
ing. Everybody is glad that the ad- j
ministration is going to give the div- j
ision a judge at once as business is
accumulating. It is necessary to give
thirty days’ notice before convening
a grand jury and holding court, so
that at the earliest the new judge
Does Advertising Pay?
Just to see how many people read our ads. for the bal
ance of this week we will give you a discount of 5 percent
on any purchase in this store when accompanied by a
copy of this advertisement.
We pride ourselves in having the best and most up-to
date stock in our line in Alaska. Our every effort has been
to get goods that are standard and we believe we have
best goods that money can buy.
For town wear we have a full line of nifty, up-to-date
men’s clothing complete—from Paris Garters to Stein
Bloch clothes. We also have a new arrival in the latest
Stetson and Hardeman hats. Guiterman shirts from $2.00
to $8.00.
For the trail and outing trips we will show you our
line of Duxhak Mackinaws, Hipress and Gold Seal pacs.
Seal Skin socks, Duxbak Mackinaw riding pants, Guiter
man Leather vests, Saxony Sweaters and Filson’s Cruiser
shirts.
Cut out this advertisement and come in and look over
our stock. It is a pleasure to show goods.
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
cannot take his seat on the bench here
until early in February.—Fairbanks
News Miner.
FAIRBANKS.—Rev. Father Mon
roe joined Miss Minnie Morcncy and
Roy V. Meinhardt in holy wedlock at
the sacristy of the church last Satur
day night. The groom is one of the |
proprietors of a Second avenue bakery
while the bride is the daughter of Mr. j
and Mrs. Al. Morency, of this city.
Sheet, bar iron and drill steel at j
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality first.”
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$250,000.00
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802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
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Clothes at
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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 bach.
$20 to $40
719 Second Ave. Near Columbia
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel for Men
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I I “A T O FROM THE
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SEATTLE— ■ It’s Better and Costs Less”
Standard Special C?M 75
Kitchen Cabinet
PRACTICAL KITCHEN CABINET; exactly like picture; light
shellac finish; practically arranged drawers on top; also sugar
and flour bin; this cabinet Is the most practical low-priced
kitchen cabinet made; price $14.75.
arnitmcCo
Second Ave. at Pine St. SEATTLE
1915, January Fifth, Our I EN I il
J
Anniversary ol Business in Seward
WB wish to thank the public in general for their liberal
patronage in the past and trust our business meth
ods have been such as to merit their greater con
fidence in the future. We are most optimistic for Seward
in the year 1915. We predict a wonderful improvement
in a business way. We predict the selection of Ressur*
root ion Bay as tin* Ocean Terminus of the Government
Railway by President Wilson, not later than February 10*
that actual construction work will begin not later than
April 1st; that Seward will have a population of 5000
people by December UOth; that real estate in Seward will
advance fully U00 per cent by September 1st, and that our
business will increase accordingly.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Kates reasonable
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
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ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S, Al. GRAFF, - President and General Alana^er
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMD GOLD MINCH'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
Batteries
Gr; nite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoitl Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Knj'ine Oil
Marine Knj'ine Oil
Valve Oil
Kiaine 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
Fishin# Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Briek
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. «§!
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordoba,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA leaves’Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch,Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell. Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
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)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice"^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. WNEILEY, P«op.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from.the Pacific 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 1
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop. )
Knik |
Alaska
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NO BAR
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Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
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