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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE, President.
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SEWARD, ALASKA. THCRSDAY FEBRUARY It. 1915.
The Gateway knows that people are disappointed now every time the
paper is issued without having some definite news to tell about the railroad.
Now that we are on the last lap of the journey, like tired mushers, every
moment seems an hour until the end comes. But, before this appears in
print the final news may come. If not then it must be some time very soon.
It cannot hardly he more than a few days.
There is one consolation that we can all take to ourselves here in Seward
and that is that whatever the coming news might he it cannot prevent Seward
from being the scene of a rush in the coming few mouths. There
is no getting away from the fact that the Matanuska fields are about to be
opened auJ to r \ich any of the country from Matanuska to Ship creek intil
the summer people must come this way.
From the tone of the Cordova papers and from the information brought
hy passenger*, it is evident Cordova experiences the feeling that this paper
expressed on the day the news came telling that Secretary Lane had asked for
only two million dollars. That feeling is that the very smallness of the
amount eliminates Cordova as a possibility, at least as a factor in the open
ing of the coal mines. It is clear, judging by the remarks of the Cordova
paper, one of which is in the Alaska column of this paper today, that the news
is disappointing to our neighbors and it is not for Seward to feel pleasure at
the fact although it would he hypocritical to deny that it shows the advant
ageous position in which we stand.
The fact really is now that whatever the government might do Seward is,
virtually the terminal of the greatest Alaska railroad system today and only
a little time would he required to make it the actual and only recognized
terminal.
But the government will take over this road. It may be arranged to take
it over now and most of us believe it has. However, there is one thing we
should always remember and that is that with the opening of the Matanuska
to the sea anywhere, even if the government delays taking over this road,
Seward not only will he hut must be the real and only outlet to the ocean as
long as there is no way of navigating to Ship creek all the year around. This
is true, let u* remember, if the government does not come a foot nearer than
Ship creek.
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The sort of men elected to legislatures in some cases is beautifully illus
trated by the story from Kansas where a member of the legislature has intro
duced a bill making it a misdemeanor for women under forty five to use pow-,
tiers perfumes, paints etc. Of course all the members of the legislature of
Kansas cannot be fooN but how did the idiot who proposed that bill ever get
a vote? Some few years ago Washington state legislature passed a bill pro
hibiting the sale or use of cigarettes to anyone no matter of what age, and
other legislatures have passed similar laws from time to time. It is too bad
that people will make use of the privilege of voting to place themselves
under the charge of men who ought to be themselves under the charge of
guards in a lunatic asylum.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
The dispatches received yesterday
from Washington were not of a nature
to particularly please the people of
Cordova. We had hoped that a suffi
ciently large appropriation would have
been asked so as to permit the govern
ment to make betterments on the Cop
per River & Northwestern railway this
summer while the physical valuation
was being made. Assuming of course
that the President would announce his
intention to take over the road, with
the price to be agreed upon after
government appraisers had completed
their work.
But the small amount of $2,000,000
will be scarely more than sufficient to
build the road from Ship creek, to the
Matanuska coal fields. And enough
has been given out at Washington to
! indicate that this stretch of road will
be commenced soon as navigation op
ens on Cook’s Inlet. Ship creek is a
point that would be on the main line if
: the road had its coast terminus at
either Seward or Portage bay, and was
run from there to Matanuska, Susitna
Valley, Kuskokwim or Fairbanks.—
Cordova Alaskan.
Gov. J. F. A. Strong has appointed
four delegates to represent Alaska at
the Ninth International Purity Con
gress w hich will ve held in San 1* ran-,
| cisco on July 18 to 24th, 1916. The
I delegates are:
Mrs l>. A. Thompson, president of(
the Woman’s Christian Temperance;
Union of Juneau.
Mrs. Willis E. Nowell president of the
Draper Club of Juneau.
Bishop Peter T. Rowe, of the Epis
copal church in Alaska, Seattle, Wn.
Reverend John H. Condit, IX D. j
missionary superintendent of the'
Presbyterian church in Alaska, Ju
neau, Alaska.
Skagway, Seward and Cordova have:
joined Juneau in cordially inviting1
President Wilson to extend his pro-*
posed Pacific Coast visit to Alaska.
The newspapers of the Territory have
generally approved of the action.
Empire.
School has opened at Seward in the
new school house that has a chimney
on it.—Wrangell Sentinel. 1
SEATTLE, Feb. 3.—The Alaska
Steamship Company has definitely de-j
cided to purchase additional vessels
of large tonnage for the Alaska ser
vice of its line. This is the news
brought to Seattle by President R. W.
Baxter, of the Alaska Steamship Co.
who arrived here today from Southern
California where he has been in con
ference with President S. W. Eccles
of the Alaska Syndicate. It is the pur
pose of the company to secure at
least two ships of not less than 10,
000 tons each.
Garden City Brand, high grade
pickles, fifty cents per quart. Brown
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
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 re*d
copy or get another.
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 haw* 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
(•old Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
l>uxhak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
Medlicott Cnedrwear. all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Biding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques. Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built Snowshoes, Gold Seal
Moccasins
Sheep Lim'd 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
E\ ery Satu-day night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $40.00
Stein-Bloch Suit. ;?nd the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
4 NTICIPATING the comiiif 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 befinninf of the boom with a stock of foods, 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 tit absolutely Guaranteed.
THE MINER S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Kent, Kents Collecttd,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
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 the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
7<K> 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,
W ool 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 rijjjht. Come in and be convinced, while
w'e have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 80 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 cstablisliin" remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Buick that won the W iscousin Be*
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over .r>00 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples ot Buick longevity and uninterrupted service,
look ft) the various models, from the first one built, lhey 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 Columbia
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel for Men
Seattle, Washington
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
OUH NEW BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN SEATTLE
Our Large Catalog Mailed f ree on Request. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.. Seattle, M ash.
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE n OLICY
Providing
HEALTH I KRFECT
ACCIDENT 8 ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BIIIDINO, SEATTLE, l). S. A.
$200,(XX).00 Deposited with State Treasurer
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
^■■■■■■m■■Mi*
Doors & Windows
Land’s Ranges
1 X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tlfc'ht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark IMu^s
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Makhoid Routing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Eugine Oil*
Niarine 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 Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
I
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^aves 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 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 noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 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 Richt— 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