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©Iff Unitary (iatfiunif_ OF THE NORTHLAND
Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co. Kranklin K. Lunc, Secretary of the
- —«———r—--- «-■- *•> MBTarajL’A- i . -— Interior Department, hopes to be ulmO
BERNARD M. STONE, President. to visit Southeastern Alaska this sum
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Subscription Rates: ed by the Rev< william Duncan of
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(Payable strictly in advance). Father Duncan from all blume in con
nection with the recent trouble on An
Advertising Kates. nette Island, when a clash between the
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SEWARD. ALASKA. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY !*. 191&. Ahat if the proceeding* against Father
. ___——-~--- --— are brought up in the commissioner’s
The coming of the opening of the Matanuska coal fields means, perhaps, court at Juneau they u ,U be gashed.
, . g i Secretary Lane’s telegram was in
more than the majority of people understand and it makes the subject of coal v ,
reply to the protest wired to Wash
mining most interesting to us here on the spot. To show the possibilities of ^ Lather Duncan. The See
the Matanuska coal fields it should be remembered first that Matanuska is rotary declared he hoped to visit Al
nearer to Japan and Russia than Seattle is. or the British Columbia coal fields. asj.a this summer, and would person-]
That shows how far from any of those countries are the United States coal ally investigate conditions on Annette
fields worth noting for the quality of coal, such as Pennsylvania. Island should he decide to make the
Japan and Russia combined only produce about twenty-eight million tons 1 __
yearly which, of course, shows that their importation of coal must be tremend- JUNEAU.—Emery J. Sliter on
ous. Russia no doubt can get lots of her coal from western European count- Monday morning will be handed the
ries but it can be shipped to eastern Russia so much more cheaply trom this kadgi uutbor*t> ‘lh
. ... ... police of Juneau, the city council hav
coast that the chances are good that some day not so very far distant there, ^ ^ # gpecia, meeting
will be a line of coal ships running from the Orient to this place. This may ^ municipa, chambers last night.
look funny but it is no joke. The United States imports more than two mil- He guccew|s William M. McBride, who
lion tons of coal each year and most of that coal is imported from British has served as head of the police force
America. The value of coal per ton at the mine in the United Slates ranges for the past year. There will be a
from something over a dollar to two dollars.. That would mean. ,f .he United clean sweep in the police department.
States imports in the future its coal from the Matanuska instead ol British “When the nomination of James
America, that an expenditure of three millions a year would be made in the A. Smiser to be United States attor
, * » ii.t ney for the Juneau district of Alaska
Matanuska, and getting out coal worth that amount means that pracii- • .
, . was submitted to the Senate, Attor
cally the whole sum would be spent in the district. It represents probably ^ ^ ^ ^ a debt of
more than all the money spent for wages at present in Dawson, Nome and j gratRude jor favors done in his strug
Fairbanks put together. gling youth. Smiser is a lawyer, re
The tremendous trade in coal that can he done between Alaska and the j siding in Columbia, Tenn. He and
Pacific coast states may be seen by the facl that California produces less than Gregory attended the Webb school,
, j , i ,,n tunilk..lllfi tons. ' at what was called Kuleoka, Tenn.,
fifty thousand tons yearly and Oregon produces only 110 thousand tons. , . i
, 4 land while there Smisers parents
Washington produces nearly three million tons but it is of a kind that cannot j ^ ^ GngQry many uimtncsscs.
be used in steamships. The immensity of the coal trade is illustrated by the | Ju.n ^u, £mu. came to distribute1
production of .some of the eastern states like Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois. federal patronage in Tennessee, Greg
The production for these three states alone respectively is one hundred and 0ry wanted to appoint Smiser United
twentv million tons twenty five million tons and thirty seven million i States attorney for the middle district
, »• f XV ♦ viririni! of that state. Senator Luke Lea had
tons which is about the same as the production of West \ irginia. . , ,
ions wmci » another man for the place, and landed
The United States has a total production of about four hundred million tons ^ ^ Gregory, however, did not
and if the United States with a hundred million people can use that amount consent ^ this appointment until he
of coal what is the amount required by Japan and other countries across the bad found a place for Smiser. rlhis
Pacific over and above the amount they can produce. And Japan has about p|at.e was the first district of Alaska.
forty mllion people although it has only a coal production of about twelve mil- This suited Smiser and he was ap
pointed.”—Ex.
lion tons.
Let it be supposed for a moment that the Matanuska fields could equal SEATTLE, Feb. 6.—Charlie Living
the production of one of the secondary coal states like Kansas with about st0n, known in Nome as “Big Charlie,”!
eight millions of tons and yet it means that Kansas spends more than ten Ras been sentenced to forty-five days,
millions at its coal mines. in jail for issuing a check in the name
It is quite possible that from these field* coal may be sent to Japan, Kus- anotber Nome man, Tom Milligan,
sia. China and other places across the Pacific. In addition to the Pacific coast Livingston was arrested on the charge
states there are states at this side of the Rockies that produce little or no of forgery but was permitted to plead.
coal and they may also furnish a market. Down on the Pacific coasts ot gUjRy to the minor charge of larceny
South America are many other countries whose coal output is inconsiderable because he offered to make good the
and added to this are all the steamboats of the Pacific which cannot secure am0unt of the check. The court of-'
the same quality of coal in any other part of the United States Pacific coast. fered him clemency, but Livingston
We do not know— that is a fact—what a tremendous time there may be ahead declared that he wanted to do time
Df J for playing such a low down trick.
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.
Hipress Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
Duxbak 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 Lined Coats, PaAas,
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
Every 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
Thirty Six Suits 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.
WE’RE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
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Order your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples anil thev
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 I
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 **Don*t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
[louses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing. .
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted us the
standard by men
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored -
to-ordgr garments.
Men’s Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies’ Tailored Suits. $45.00
and up
When in Seattjc* come
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
1915, January Fifth, Our TENTH
Anniversary oi Husiness in Seward
WE 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*
tide nee 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*
rection Bay as the Ocean Terminus of the Government
Railway by President Wilson, not later than hebiuar.v 10;
that actual construction work will begin not later than
April 1st; that Seward will have a population of uOOO
people by December Both; that real estate in Seward will
advance fully 300 per cent by September 1st, and that our
business will increase accordingly.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
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.
Huick cars are every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Huick that won the Wisconsin Ke*
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over ‘>00 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
for Huick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples ot Huick longevity and uninterrupted service,
look to the various models, from the first one built, ihey re ^
si ill in service some of them in our home town.
Built in Fours and Sixes $1010 fo $1800
F. O. H. 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
OUR NEW BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN SEATTLE
Our Large Catalog Mailed Free on Request. SEARS, ROEBUCK AM) CO.. Seattle, Wash.
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OLICY
ROVIIHNG
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 HARDWARI
COAL MINER'S ARP GOLD MINER’S SUfPllf
Doors 8c Windows | Gasoline Rifles
Lang’s Ranges Gas Engine Oil Shot Guns
I X L Parlor Heaters ' Niarine Engine Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil Fishing Tackle
Cook Stoves Elaine Oil Giant Powder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil ; Caps
Air Tight Heaters Linseed Oil f Uit0
Oil Stoves Cup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith's Coal
Snark Plugs Lacqueret Paint Bellows
Jump Coils Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrows
Batteries Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes E,?re V> *Vi
Aluminum Ware Turpentine J: !re ”nc*<
Asbestos Japan Lime
P & B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
Mnlchoid Roofing Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Hope
Deafening felt Lanterns • Mercury
Weather Strips Tents Seine I wine
PHONE BLACK 4 |
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 leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell. Uouglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellaniar,
Valdez, l.atouche 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. P»o».
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Risrht—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
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; Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations