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It is the easiest thing in the world to joke about some serious event.
Many men have gained reputations for being humorists by saying something
flippant about tragic occurrences and there is always a danger of falling in
to the same mistake, but the thought certainly does suggest itself that be
fore that battle in France continues much longer the opposing armies will
probably come to the conclusion that it is time to quit altogether. It does
really seem hard to imagine that soldiers can keep up a venomous opinion of
each other during weeks and weeks of lighting. Nothing is so good for hatred
as to get into a scrap and let it cool off or rather ooze off.
But the tragedy of the war is far greater than we can realize without
carefully thinking it over. We become accustomed to hear ot so many getting
hilled and wounded that we come to receive the news as if it was some one
telling us that he had killed some ptarmigan. A regiment getting annihilated
begins to sound something like a story about cleaning up sluice boxes.
During all thoe great battles there are things occurring which we never
hear of and which are really more tragic than the battles themselves. In the
Franco-Prussian war there were what were called lranctireurs who waited
around in the woods and the hedges waiting to pot a German. They were not
soldiers and whenever they were captured by the Germans they were killed
like mad dogs, lhe story of one such killing told as Hulzac could tell it, would
surpass all the horror of the official news given out in the present war. Death
on the battlefield, after all. is surrounded with some glory. It comes naturally
and free of the horror surrounding premeditated execution.
If the Japanese do not want the Marshal Islands what did they take them
for?
Looking at the map one can see that they are really between the Haw
aiian and Philippine islands and could really form a splendid base for opera
tions by the Japanese navy if that country and this ever get into handigrips.
Japan says she does not want to hold them and one wounders who will. They
cannot very well he gi\en back to Germany.
For many years Washington and many of the people of the l nited States
had the idea that Japan wants some of those islands in the Pacific and they
belie*ed that the islands most needed were the Philippines or Hawaii. If Ja
pan did not ha*e some particular purpose in taking the islands she could very
easily ha\e let the \ustralian navy take them. There were only a few Ger
mans to face in the work of taking the islands and one Australian dread
naught could have done the work without the least trouble. Instead of that
the Orientals come out thousands of miles into a hemisphere in which they
must consider themsel'es strangers. Is the l nited States actually now suf- .
fering more Io^n than actual participation in the war would bring to her.
FULL
QUART
>TTLE IN Bl JN[>
Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
VOTE FOR
George R. Goshaw
To the Voters of the Third Division:
As it is impossible for me at this time, owing to the close of the
mining and business season at this placer camp, to come before you
in person, I find it necessary to make this announcement through the
medium of the press.
I desire your vote for Senator of the Territorial Legislature, from
the Third Division, at the Election on Tuesday, November the
Third.
My friends have not urged me to seek this office, nor does the
office seek me, I SEEK THE OFFICE, and 1 want your support and
vote.
I am solely responsible for my candidacy, and have made no
pledges or promises to any individual, party or concern, and if elect
ed will go to Juneau, absolutely unhampered with ties of any kind;
to do that which will advance the interests of the whole people of
Alaska:—not to go there and vote “aye and nay” during the session,
but to work with a will and a knowledge of affairs, gained from a
considerable experience, especially in this Division, and continue such
work, throughout the year and entire term of office.
If you feel that you can NOT honestly and sincerely cast your
ballot for any of the other candidates for this office, THEN VOTE
FOR ME. Yours very truly,
GEORGE R. GOSHAW.
Chisana, Alaska, Sept 1, 1914.
For Senator
HOW BRITAIN SENT
ITS ARMY TO FRANCE
SOUTHAMPTON, September 4—
The despatch of troops from South
hampton continues, but the move
ments are now kept less secret than
during the passage of the first exped
itionary forces. The record then made
provided an excellent test of the facil
ities here for handling such a great
movement of troops.
Although the Expeditionary Force
was despatched from several points,
Southhampton handled the bulk of
the 150,000 to 200,000 men who were
sent to the continent during two
weeks time. The docks at this place
afford more than one and a half miles
of water front, with railway lines so
close to the ship’s docks that it is but
a moment’s work to transfer train
loads of men, horses, and equipment
from the railway to the steamships.
The precision with which the transfer
was made was so murked that an en
tire train was frequently unloaded in
three minutes, and it was not uncom
mon for twenty trains to enter the
docks and complete their task of un
loading within a single hour.
The plan had been worked out by
the War Office two years before. The
small cars used for transporting
horses, accommodating only seven or
eight animals, proved a great factor
in the speedy transfers. Each horse
had a separate compartment, and the
sides of the cars dropped down in such
a manner that the animals stepped out
without the slightest confusion. Some
Americans who witnessed this move
ment remarked that the cars were far
more practical for this sort of work
than the large freight cars used in
America, into which a number of
horses were crowded.
Genuine Sweedish imported white
enamel ware at Brown & Hawkins’
Hardware and Furniture Dept. “Qual
ity First”.
Hol|> Those*Who
Help Us
THOMAS H.
HOLLAND
CHITINA, ALASKA
Regular Democratic
Nominee
for Representative
Aik! Vote the
Democratic Ticket
John Lyons
Independent Candidate
for
Representative
in
Alaska Legislature
Resided in Alaska since 1897.
Resided in Valdez since 1901.
Believes in Opening
Up Alaska for this
Generation
and that such a course is best
for all future generations.
Alexander H.
BRADFORD
Candidate for
Representative
TO THE
ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Eighteen Years in the Territory
Favors Opening of the Alaska
Coal Fields and Abolition
of All Reservation
GENERAL POLICIES OF THE
WILSON ADMINISTRATION
C. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, wo are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save You Money
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
C. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLANI
E. L. WMITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
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FI RST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Hates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. M. GRAFF, - President and General Alanager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
p OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe ™°zcZ
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Hoard, family style. Breakfast, from f> to 8 a. m. Dinner, 11 a. m.
to 1 p. m. Supper, 5 to 7 p. m. Rate, $1.00.
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
%
--Dealers In—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
“ 1 George The Jeweler
Hamilton Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
Illinois 00lI) NlJGGET G00DS Made to Order
The Celebrated \
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THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
Incorporated November 1905 under the Lawa of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN
Electric Supplies and Appliances
Office1 At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices i Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magn to.
J. L Graef
Agent
SEWARD! SEWARD! SEWARD! SEWARD!
Ocean Terminus"Government Railway
Don’t Forget This
The Seward Commercial Company will give the Public the Best
Bargains in All Lines of Merchandise (except groceries) for the next
.'JO days that ever was pulled off in Alaska. Look.at a f* u of them.
20 per cent Off 10 per cent Off
Men’s $8.00 Shoes.$6.40 $5,00 (iold Seal Pacs ... $4 50
Men’s 7.00 •• 5.60 $4 “ “ “ ... $4.00
Men’s 6.00 “ 4.80 ,6.00 Hlpres*White Paes $5.40
Men’s 5.00 •• 4.00
Men’s 6.00 Union Suits 4.00 Hen’s Wool Sox
~ 25c to 65c per pair
Men’s 5.00 “ 44 4 00
Ladles’ 5.00 Shoes .4.00 We have 60 dozen on hand
Men’s Mackinaw Warwick China
$8 00, Now.$6.40 $25.00 Sets, Now.$20.00
$6.50, Now. $6.00 $20 00 Sets, Now.$16.00
$6.00, Now. $4 80 $12.00 Sets, Now.$ 9.60
$5.00, Now. $4 00
Full Lines Stetson Mats Crossett Shoes-Women’s Men’s and
Children’s Underwear -Chippewa Shoes--Ladies’ Knit Skirts,
Swerters, Hosiery. Cotton, Cashmere and Silk. The same Bargains
in All Lines (except Groceales). We mean to (iet the.Business.
Seward Commercial Co.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER'S Slim IIS
Doors & Windows
IjUuk’s Hanses
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Titfht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plujfs
.Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Knj'ine Oil
\iarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Klaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Aspnallum 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 Forces
Blacksmith’s ( *oal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seinb Tw ine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION GMjfAjjY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers leave Seattle every ten days each month on the
5th, 15th, 25th,
ADMIRAL WATSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez, Latouchc, Seward,
Cook Inlet Points and Kodiak Island.
PUGET SOUND-CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle to San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. «
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Maripo>a
S. S. DiriQO 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 Sew ard
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
fqTRight reserved to change this schedule without notice~&£
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPl’lLL, Age U
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, P«Of.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES S1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
■andles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast - Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Riflrht—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
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NO BAR
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Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
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