JOHN BALLAINE
ON m STAND
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of Resurrection Ray was thoroughly
gone over on both sides, ami the early
history of the organization. He also
gave the history of the prominence
of the personnel of the first board of
directors, and stated that they were
not his dummies.
Mr. Dickenson, according to Mr.
Ballaine. went into the Alaska Cen
tral on one condition that he (Dicken
son) would be allowed to name the
control of the first board of directors, i
The Lowell note, cancelled, was of- t
fered in evidence, showing that Kel
ler, as trustee, had paid Mrs. Lowell
$4,000. An assignment was attached
to the note. This is the same note
and transaction to which the deposi
tion of K. U. Keeler taken in Con
necticut. referred to. This deposition
was published Saturday afternoon by
the defendants. From this deposition
and the evidence of Ballaine on
this matter, it was proven that Bat- .
laine repaid the Tanana Construction
the $4,000. which Keller had paid (
paid Mary Lowell.of a like amount in j
the Washington Trust Company of
Seattle.
Ballaine stated that Keller received
$100 per month from the Shedd ,
brothers ami $150 from the Tanana
Construction Co. Both Ballaine and j
Keller testified that there was no
bank at Seward at the time of the -
payment of the Lowell note.
Witness next related the efforts of
himself and associates to raise money
for construction of the road from
Seattle bankers and business men.
He then told of the organization of
the company, and how the stock was
sold, and for what purposes. He
stated that the Alaska Central R. R. |
Co. did not want to handle its own j
stock, and subsequently entered into
a contract with himself to sell all the ;
preferred stock, for which he (Bal
lain**) received a commission of 25
per cent, Ballaine to pay a’l expenses
for the sale. In addition to this the
sub-agents appointed by Mr. Ballaine
were to receive fiom the company the
per cent agreed ui>on, in any case not
to exceed an additional twenty-five
per cent. All applications and checks j
for stock were made to the company, j
He told of the prospectus, and a sub- j
sequent one issued in September,
1902. This concluded the morning:
session of the court.
CARRANZA SAYS
THANKS TO C. S.
W ASHINGTON. Oct. 24.—Car
ranza has forwarded a formal expres
sion of thanks to this government for ,
its recognition of him as the head of !
government in Mexico.
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ALLIANCE TOMORROW
T. W. Hawkins received a message .
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( this morning from Anchorage stating j
that the Alliance would arrive in j
Seward on her south bound voyage
some time tomorrow morning. The j
delay is due to her stopping at Se!- j
dovia tor about 200 tons of the Her- i
j bert coal.
\LAMKOA l'HKKK IN MORNINC! j
The Alameda sailed out of Valdez
this morning at three o’clock and ac- j
cording to a message received by |
Agent McDonald she will arrive here
three o’clock tomorrow morning.
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FARRVtUT 01 T OF JFNKAF
The Admiral Farragut sailed out
| of Juneau yesterday afternoon at four
o’clock and will probably reach Sew
ard Thursday morning.
Someone in a communication to the
Cook Inlet Pioneer says that if this j
judicial district is divided at all it !
should be so divided that Seward
would remain with Valdez and An
chorage be the whole cheese of the
new district. How prejudice warps
the understanding.
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A. V Feed and S. Patterson, both i
I of Mile 26. came in Saturday even- j
ing to spend a day or so in town.
Miss Sarah Stout will leave on the j
Alameda for her home in New- \ork ;
Suite after spending the summer here |
with Frank Youngs.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty is done by the Gateway just as
* well as outside.
EMPRESS THEATRE
NEW A. B. HALL
Tuesday, Oct. 26th
TWO SHOWS. AT 8 and 9:15 P. M.
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT
will show the lollowing program:
Delightful Music
Pathe Weekly News, No. 18
"Hope Foster's Mother
\ itagraph Special I'eature, in Iwo Parts
"Andy and the Red Skin
An “Andv" Story hy Mark Swan
Seward Pictorial Weekly
Interesting Seward Events in Pictures
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
A Good. Big, Glean, Interesting Program
Good Old Time Eating
PATTEN’S BOARDING HOUSE. FIFTH ST.
Good Old Time Boarding, per day $1.00
Separate Meals .35 to .75
Special Sunday Dinner.75
MRS. TltODAY Ihe Old Time Favorite CATERER
NEWS NOTES.
Erich Lucas, Merril A. Martin and
Jim Walters left Saturday afternoon
for Mile Seven to spend the week end.
returning yesterday evening after a
successful hunt.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Ellis and Mr. and
Mrs. Wayne Thompson walked out to
Hear lake and back yesterday to
spend the day hunting.
Miss Patricia Ray gave a birthday
party last Saturday afternoon at h»*r
home in observance of her sixth
birthday. Many of the little young
men and women of Seward were p vs
ent and enjoyed a very pleasant af
ternoon.
An aged man named John Johnson
died at Anchorage on October 10, the
Pioneer says.
WHALER UNIMAK CALLS
The whaling steamer, Unimak,
Captain Swenson, of the Alaska
Pacific Whaling Company, called at
Seward last Saturday evening, stop
ping here for provisions and water.
On leaving Akutan she had a scow
in tow, but owing to strong north
westerly winds she had to put up at
Chignik, where the scow was left.
She arrived at 6:30 and sailed for her
headquarters at Seattle at about 0
o’clock Saturday. The captain re
ports a fair catch of whale this sum
mer over in the Bering sea. The
Unimak is probably the first whaler
to have ever called in Seward. She
has her harpoon gun on the how and
the crows ne>t, for spying the whales
away off.
Concert tickets on sale Butt’s Bon
Marche, The Key cigar stand, Seward
News Co., Ellsworth’s millinery store,
Miller barber shop and Northern
Cigar stand. 10-25—2t.
Job printing of every description at i
The Gateway.
Thin People Made Eat and Eat peo
ple Made Happy at PALACE GRILL.
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New shipment of rugs and lino
leums in a large variety of designs ;
and colorings. Call in and give them
the “once over.”
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
FRESH CHILI and Clam Chowder
at PALACE GRILL.
Furnished Houses for rent. See
Dougherty & Stewart. 10-13-6t
The Key offers a premium. See ad.
The Gateway can do any sort of
printing done in the states. Do not
forget that
No- advertiser can afford to omit
the Seward Gateway.
Prices Count
You want some
thing.
You want the
best for the money.
We have the
best for the money.
Call and see for
yourself.
THE SEWARD
COMMERCIAL CO. |
4th Avenue, Seward, Alaska
established 17 Years In Alaske
IKE HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA
AT SEWARD
NEW YORK
OFFICERS
SEWARD
JOSEPH W. HARHIMAN. mmi.
JOHN A. NOBLE , Vice President.
HENRY B WESSELMAN, Vi« r,».
OASTON HARDY, vi« i*r«i<i«t.
CRICH LUCAS, c»hkr.
MLRRILL A. MARTIN.
GOLD DUST AND BULLION BOUGHT AND ASSAYED
DRAFTS ON ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN BANKERS'ASSOCIATION TRAVELERS CHEQUES
CORRESPONDENT
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK
NEW YOTK
“Vitolitra.” A fragrant and deli- j
cious South American tea. It invigo
rates the brain and strengthens the
body.
Broun & Hawkins, “Quality hirst, j
See Button's ad. Tuesdays and Fri
days. Second hand goods, cash or
commission. 9-28-tf
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
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Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at* j
tention. 10-5—tf.
FOR SALE:—U. S. 30 rimless,
same as ncsv. Inquire Gateway.
Ever hear of a Jones special
steak ? Try one at Palace Grill.
Snow shoes, dog harness and mush- j
ers’ supplies at Brown & Hawkins, (
“Quality First.” !
Waterfil! & Frazier whwkey at
“The Branch.”
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Nicely Furnsihed Rooms. Winter j
Ra*cs. Over Carstens. 9-23—tf i
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See the ready made skirts and
waists at Butt's.
FOR GOOD “EATS" see Jack &
Jones, PALACE GRILL.
Second hand goods bought and sold
for cash or on commission. Sec But
ton's ad. Tuesdays and Fridays. 28-tf
Big now assortment of Arrow |
shirts in the newest colorings and
patterns. Get some of the "Gothic'
—the new fall Arrow collar.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
FOR SALE-.-Completely furnished
cabin, 24x12. Ground rent $1.00 per
month. Inquire Kingsley, Architect.
10-21—2t.
TRAY ORDERS delivered free.
Phone Adams 67. Commerce Cafe,
Open day and night.
Dining Hall
(New Management)
Special Home Cooking
Rates: $1 per day; 50c per meal
TABLES FOR LADIES
3d and Washington SEWARD, ALASKA
Time to Dress Up!
SUITS AND OVERCOATS
MADE TO MEASURE
Urbach’s 4lA,e.
Representing M. Born &. Co.
and the Royal Tailor*. Chicago.
Seward News Company
LOCAL AGENTS FOR ALL SEATTLE NEWSPAPERS
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
Standard brands of Cigars and Tobacco.
Imperial Confectionery. Stationery.
School and Office Supplies.
All the best Magazines and Eastern Newspapers.
Mall Orders Promptly Attended to.
WHEN IN SEATTLE
CO DIRECT TO
cheasty;s
Make yourself at home. Leave youj packages and suit case
there, they will take care of them until you call- no charge.
IT’S TIME WELL SPENT AT THIS STORE
T_T T? A CTV^g > Men’s and Young
Ijiltj/lD 1 I O Men’s Wear
O. C. GRAVES, Pre«. and Manager
SEATTLE Second Ave. and Spring St.
SINCn 1905 this bank has served the needs of this
district in a banking way. This bank keeps
abreast of the times. It fives considerate ser
---1 vice, and its persistent efforts have met with
splendid endorsement. Never in the bank's It,story lias it
had as many customers, and never has it served them
more efficiently and satisfactorily than at present.
If you are not now doing business with us we intile ton
to do so. We can satisfy you and help tou.
Established 1905
BANK OF SEWARD
LOCATION NOTICfS AT THE CATENAE
Groceries Clothing Hardware furniture
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NEW STOCK
Just Arrived on S. S. Alliance
D. G- Sugar . . $6.75 per 100 lbs.
Best Yakima Potatoes . 1.75 “
Milk-Libby’s or Mt. Vernon, 3.50 “ case 4 doz.
Flour, Best Soft Wheat . 6.75 “ bbl.
Tomatoes, Solid Pack . 4.35 per 1 doz. gal. cans
“ Puree, for soups, 3.75 “ “ “ “
Apples, Best North Yakima, 2.50 “ box
Pearl Oil 3.50 “ case
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Other Goods in Proportion
Call and Inspect
"Quality First"
Anchorage SEWARD (nik
TELEPHONE MAIN 1
“ PALACE JINGLES "
The summer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The boys are coming from the hills
In search of warmth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You’re welcome as the flowers In May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS
Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection
BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES "
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they've
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.