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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publisning Co.
BERNARD M. STONE, President
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SEW VRD. ALASKA, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 20. 191G.
W riting editorials in a “new" country is a peculiar
tiling. Out here in the far west or north we look for what
we call vigor, hut this imagined vigor is usually nothing
less than crudity. It* you take tip one of the great news
papers of London or the best papers in New York, but
particularly in London where a broad education is neces
sary for the work, you will find editorials written simply
and to the point, fhe smaller a community is, the more
**\ igorous" will be the local editorial. \ cry often in small
piaces simplicity and purity is regarded as incompetence.
Slang and vituperation are the great requirements. After
all, a newspaper that is vulgarly written might exercise
a very great effect on the young minds of a place, and a
paper of me opposite kind might have the reverse effect,
r here is nothing so crude as a lew of the papers published
m parts of Alaska. There is one in a neighboring town
harlieulariv in muni whose whole stock in trade is a sup
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posed caustic flippancy which is hideous. Papers, of
course, arc filled in a hurry and one cannot expect too
much from them when too much work lias to be done by
one person in a given time, but the people of education in
the territory should put their faces against the real print
d vulgarity which gets into the hands of their children.
'There is nothing to make a youth coarse so surely as
coarse reading.
The fact that a complaint has been sent to the secre
tary ot' the interior by an engineer regarding the waste
of timber makes one believe that several such complaints
have been sent. These complaints do very little good.
They are bound to i>e made in all public government work.
There is not an official of any government who is not com
plained ol from time to time and many times. We may be
sure that Secretary Lane has more direct means of keep
ing in tuoch with the progress of the railroad work than
by listening to voluntary communications. Whether we
think the railroad is being properly constructed or not we
should remember that individual knocks are mere waste
of time. There is probably not a moment when the people
acting collectively could not have the whole work investi
gated if they wanted, but the kicking of one man at a time
is absurd. Not only that, but some people have such dis
positions that they would kick anyhow, even if the rail
road were being luiiit by the engineers that laid out Para
dise. The knowledge that such chronic complainers exist
is one of tin chief causes why kicks are not heeded even
when they are justified.
BROADWAY CAFE
THE PLACE OF GOOD EATS
FOK LXIHES AND GENTLEMEN
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Everything in season and sen ice the very best
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PRIVATE BOXES FOR LADIES AND PARTIES
Take the “MILWAUKEE"
On your next trip to the East
Electrification of it* main line over the backbone of the
Continent ha* eliminated all M>ot, *moke and cinders
permitting an unobstructed view of the magnificent
panorama* through the Hitter Hoots and Rockies.
Wayne Blue, 1*. A. N, A. H. McDonald, Alaska Steamship Co.,
Seward or
A. E. Harris, Traveling Pass. Agent, Juneau. Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
™ PALACE BAR
SHERMAN HAYNES, PROPR.
Service Best Liquors
Cigars
Pool and Billiards
Cafe and Lunch Counter in
Connection
SHOP EARLY FOR X-MAS
By doing this you not only get the pick of the stock, a larger variety to sleet from, but you have an
abundance of time to make your selections. This yeur we have lots of things that would make u very
useful and acceptable present for ANY MAN.
HATH ROHES
Fancy Navajo patterns, heavy,
fleecy, warm, just the thing for
these cold mornings. Silk fiinish
ed
$18.00
TIES & HANDKER
CHIEFS
Fancy holiday combinations in
Xmas Boxes — beautiful silk ef
fects with matched borders—a
dandy gift.
$1.50 per Set
MACKINAW COATS”
Patrick’s and Kenyons. All the
good ones both in short coats and
baPs. Just the thing for the Out
door man
$8.00 to $15.00
NAVAJO RUGS
A beautiful range of patterns—
some fringed, fine for Couch and
table covers—An ideal present
$7.00 to $12.50
FELT SLIPPERS
Here is a suggestion that will
make a hit with him. Comfy felt
house slippers. l)olge and Han’!
Green’s, black and gray
$1.50 to $2.50
BUY AN ORDER. LET
HIM SELECT IDS
OWN PRESENT
ANGORA VESTS
All the rage Outside. Come in
subdued fancy patterns. Warm
anti stylish.—All sizes
$4.50 to $6.50
SUSPENDERS & ARM
BANDS
All colors in silk anti what any
man can and will use. All boxed
in holiday boxes ready to mail
$1.25
FANCY SHIRTS
Flannels Cashmeres Silks
A wide range to choose from and
all good. He needs one. Price
$2.00 to $6.00
has always been our custom, we have this year, Christmas Orders that you can purchase These
Orders are for any value that you wish and thoholder may present them at this store at his con
venicnce and is entitled to anything in stock to the value of the Order.—Hat, Shoes, Gloves, Neckwear
or s'.irts, socks, etc., etc. SEE 01)It WINDOWS.
THE MINER'S STORE-FRANK J. COTTER
l’hone for Anything, Adams 1.11- ---*-'l- ?*—XPfiyi,...
L. h. C. I*. & I.. R. C. S. Edinburgh.
L. F. 1*. & S„ Glasgow.
J. >1. SHUN, M. !»., C. M.
OVER GATEWAY
Office Hours, 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M.
roKVKKI.Y OK NOMK.
DR. O. J. KEATING
Dentist
Phones:
Office: Madison 76
Res. Madison 58
Office over Hank of Seward
HOURS: 9 A. M. TO 5 P. M.
J. H. ROMIG. M. D.
OFFICE FOURTH AVENUE
Phones:
Office Adams 93
Residence Adams 18
Hours: tO to 12 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m.
DOUGHERTY & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent Rents Collected
Lots for Sale Large Listing
Phone Red 147 Seward. Alaska
Broadway Barber Shop
Shower Haths
Ladies Shampooing
Hot and Cold Haths Always Ready
THE "KEY”
A Big New Stock of Orange Blos
som and Imperial Candies Order
ed so as to Arrive Here Just at
Christmas Time. Don’t Buy Until
You See it.
THE KEY, EVERYBODY’S STORE_
Thor.e Muthison 115
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MODERN OFFICES FOR RENT
New Van Gilder Block
Electric Light, Steam Heat, Hot and Cold
Water Lavatory in Every Suite.
MORFORD & FINNEGAN
Rooms 20-21-22-23 Van Gilder Bldg.
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-Dealers in
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
GENERAL TRANSFERRING I’hones, Main 17 and 41
Anderson & Nelson
THE
TERMINAL
RAINIER BEER
BIST BRANDS OF CIGARS
Try Us Once, then You be the Judge
PACIFIC STEAMSHIPCOMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE_
Sailings from Seattle to Seward
and way ports 10th, 20th and
30th of each month.
Steamers
Admiral Watson Dec. 20
Spokane January 2
' Sailings from Seattle to Califor
nia Mondays, Fridays and Satur
days Steamers President, Gov
ernor, Queen, Admiral Schley,
Admiral Dewey,
Southern California Route—San Francisco to Los Angeles daily
except Sunday. San Francisco to San Die^o Mondays, Thursdays and
Saturdays. Steamers Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admiral
Schlev, Admiral Dewev. For full particulars address
WAYNE BLUE, Atfent, Seward, Alaska
OLD CROW
OLD HERMITAGE
OED WINES
Blue Ribbon Beer
Rainier Beer
ONLY MINERAL CABINET
WHERE? AT
JACK’S
J. P. Stotko - Proprietor
Notwithstanding all the hard luck we have experienced
with tires since our arrival in Seward, we are still deter
mined to stay with the city and give the people of Seward
the best on the market in the way of
WINES, LIQUORS, CIGARS, Etc.
OOOOOOOOOOO
ARE NOW IN OUR NEW HOME
In the Ashland Block, corner of Broadway and Railroad
Avenue,
THE RAINIER BUFFET
THE HOUSE OF GOOD SERVICE.
QUALITY GOODS OUR MOTTO
ATLAS JUNK CO.
Wholesale and retail dealers in
ALL KINDS OK JUNK
Buyers of Metal, Rubber, Manila Hope
Sacks, Machinery, Pipe, Hides,
Purs and Bottles
1043 R. R Ave. So. lod Berowls. SEATTLE, WASH. I
Watches Clocks
Jewelry
SILVER AND CUT CLASS
George the Jeweler
HOTEL OVERLAN >
E. L. WHITTEMORE, Proprietor
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARI), - - - ALASKA
ALASKA ■asr s
SEATTLE SAILINOS
flAPIPOSA Dec. 10-ALAMEDA, Dec. 24
Thereafter Mariposa and Alameda will alternate on
sailings from Seattle of the 1st, Kth, Kith and 24th of
each month. They will touch at Ketchikan, Thane. Juneau and Prince
William Sound ports. Dora sails westward after arrival of steamer
leaving Seattle on the 8th of the month.
tiqT Right reserved to change this schedule without notice“\£
F. B. TRACY, General Agent A. H. McDONALI), Agent
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER CO.
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
Contractors and dealers in Electric Supplies and Apparatus
Office: At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN VIS
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MIKEB’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Ranges
1 X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline 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
Malthoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Faints
Lacqueret Faint
Asphaltum Faiut
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONt MADISON 87
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
F'ire Clay
F’ire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seinb Twine
J. L. GRAEF
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TOYS at
1 ,ie BAZAAR un.i'ovor Variety Store
The Seward News Company
GEORGE PHELPS
BOOKSELLERS. NEWSDEALERS AND STATIONERS
giaiKte
(I-- “ leo MARGULlD.mgr^
Open Day and Night!
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodation for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
BEST RATES-BEST TREATMENT
BEST ACCOMMODATION
REDUCED RATES VIA THE
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Are made from SEWARD to many Eastern Cities
To get benefit of reduction tickets must be purchased with
Steamship Ticket
Full information and tickets from A. H. McDonald, Alaska
Steamship Co., Wayne Blue, Admiral Line
A. S. DAUTRICK, Traveling Freight and Passenger Agent,
Room 18, Valentine Building, Juneau.
T. J. MOORE, City Passenger Agt., Second and Columbia, Seattle.