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IN THE COMING elections particular care should bo taken to elect to tin
territorial legislature only men who will first have the interests of Alaska at
heart and who can secure for Alaska
THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE the respect of the administration at
Washington. While party government
is indispensable the questions of party should not be permitted so to divide
the best people of the territory that the worthless nondescripts will hold the
balance of power. In Fairbanks, for instance, there is to be a so-called so
cialist ticket in the field. It might be said in parenthesis that the self-styled
socialists of Alaska can hardly lay claim to the name, for most of them are
blissfully ignorant of the doctrines taught by the leaders of the socialist cult.
But, whatever we call them, there is one thing certain and that is that the
existence of a “socialisf* legislature would be the greatest curse that could
be inflicted on the territory, and the newspapers of Alaska should have the
courage to point out this fact in their several districts.
Workingmen and prospectors, if the terms can be regarded as not synony
mous, deserve representation in the local legislature, and good representa
tion. They are the men w ithout whom there would be no legislature. There
is nothing too good for the prospector or the mine worker who goes out in
the hills and takes his medicine like a man, but of a different stamp entirely
is the oratorical individual who brings into the free hills of Alaska the doc
trines of the empty pated denizens of the city slums. This latter individual
is always ambitious either to be elected to some job himself or, at least, to
prevent the election of men to office who have had the political misfortune ot
being successful in their own affairs.
All the agitation that the people of Alaska could create for the benefit ot
the territory would be more than nullified by the election of a legislature
which would reflect unfavorably on the people themselves.
It is hard to believe that the splendid man who is president of these
United States at present will not judge the people of Alaska by their own
acts. Let us suppose that the legislature is filled with a lot of nincompoops
who are unable even to hide their nincompooyery from Washington and can
we think for a moment that the president, the members of congress and the
members of the cabinet will consider the men who elected such individuals
worthy of consideration?
Alaska has the finest citizens in the United States. We have the timber
for the building of a fine legislative body anti we can build a legislature
that will be second to none if we are only true to ourselves and to the terri
tory with which we have cast our lots. Why. then, should we be careless anti
elect only those whose chief qualifications are the desire to elevate them
selves by our votes?
Of course, men of atTairs and real workers sometimes get a little bit dis
gusted with politics. They see men elected time after time whose only aim
in life is to pull strings and feather their own nests, but it should always be
remembered that as long as the best Alaskans lie supine so long will the
territo ry be injured.
Some first class men were elected to the last legislature. The people of
Alaska guarded the territory from the curse above mentioned and many of
the cleanest people represented them, but there seems to have been one
grave error made by the legislature itself and that was the mistake of try
ing to accomplish too much in an all too short space of time.
Too much legislation has been the curse of many states in this country
and it has been the one predominant failing in Alaska. If the legislature
had taken its time and passed one good law and passed it properly the result
would probably have been better than that which has come from the eighty
odd laws passed in the sixty days during which the session lasted.
“OLYMPIAN”
The Train of Luxury
TO
Butte, Miles City, Sioux City, Minneapolis,
and St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago
All Points East, via the
“MILWAUKEE”
Leaves Seattle Daily at 1 0.1 «"> A. M.
“A TOUR DE LUXE” is an expression supremely fitting in con
nection with a trip to the East on this julaiiul all-steel transconti
nental train. It combines the enjoyment of rare scenic beauties
with the pleasure of a journey in absolute ease and comfort.
No Kxtra Fare on This Train
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations,
etc., call on or address
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SECOND AVt AND CHERRY ST.. SEATTLE * /
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QUART Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
^ SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Fairbanks—With a full ticket in the
field, the socialist party is preparing
to make a big fight at the coming
election, not only for the delegatcshlp,
but also for the seats in the legisla
ture which are to be filled. By the
referendum vote taken some time ago
by the socialist party, the following
ticket was chosen: For senator, H.
Ringdahl of Cleary, for representa
tives, Dan McCabe of Vault, A. A.
Ne’son of Nolan Creek, W. E. Waugh
of Fairbanks, ami Charles Rogers of
Deadwood.
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“Seattle will see a great rush of
people to Alaska as soon as the gov
ernment has made a final selection
of the railroad route,” said A. W.
Swanitz, chief engineer of the Alaska
Northern railroad. “The vast num
ber of inquiries coming from all
points show that the people at large
are taking genuine interest in that
section of Alaska.”—Seattle Sun.
Fairbanks, Sept. 3.—News was re
ceived here yesterday of the finding
of the body of a woman on the lower
Yukon river that is supposed to be
that of “Dutch Marie” Schmidt for
whose alleged murder “Blueberry
Tommy” Johnson is wanted to answer.
The body was found in June on the
lower Yukon river, and buried by min
ers. Officials learned of it yesterday
and the federal officials immediately
notified United States Commissioner
Frank H. Waskey, of Marshall City,
to exhume the body and hold an in
quest. The identification of the body
has not been established, but officials
here believe that the autopsy that
will be made at the coroner’s inquest
will show that the body is that of
“Dutch Marie”, who with others left
the Koyukuk in the launch Seal Pup,
and who have not been seen since.
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Cordova—A telegram sent from
McCarthy was received this after
noon. It had been written in the Chi
sana and sent out by a returning gold
seeker. It is signed George R. Gos
haw, formerly a deputy U. S. mar
shal. He says:
“The Chisana postoftice has been
ordered closed in September”.
The Fairbanks merchants have re
fused to purchase furs from the trap
pers, as they fear that the fur mar
kets in London and St. Petersburg
will be de troyed by the present Eu
ropean war. Almost the entire catch
of furs there is sent to London, and,
with the British and Russians engag
ed in a war which is almost certain
to affect for many years the prosper
ity of those countries, the greatest
fur buying sections in the world, the
outlook for the sale of the big catches
of last winter has vanished.—Ex.
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you’re business and personal use.
Just received a new line of Norwe
gian. tobacco, Prima Skraa Tabak at
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You’ll find everythin In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your Ham
and Bacon at Gamble's Restaurant.
Guns, ammunition, ttnts etc. Every
thing for the hunter. Brown & Haw
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ment. “Quality First”.
You'll And everything In the Pastry Line at
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wool suits. They are the best values
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0. W. PALMER
_KNIK, ALASKA_
THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we arc able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
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The goods that we carry arc the host that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
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WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
O. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL
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SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIHST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON. PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern butb rooms. Kates reasonable.
FOUKTH AVENUE SEWAHD, ALASKA
U S E THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PION EER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
r OPEN DAY
Commerce Care ~
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
H V. HOBEN A- F- DAV ,h
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-— -—Dealers In—-——
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
H0Aw'aTS George The Jeweler
Hamilton Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
minois 00L1) jsjuQQtj goods Made to Order
The Celebrated )
Repeater*" i CEO. A‘ MIRLACH
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
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 Appliances
Office AtTh^Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices 1 Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
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2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
.. Seward’s Up-to-date Business House..
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Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance,'Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned fruits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies’ and Gent’s furnishings.
Exclusive on Crossett Shoes
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Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MISifR'S AM> liill l> MINIK S SU'I’I IfS
Doors & Windows Gasoline Rifles
Lang's Ranges Gas Engine Oil Shot Guns
I XL Parlor Iiealers Marine 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 Fuse
Oil Stoves Cup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith's Coal
Spark Plugs Ijucqueret Paint Bellows
Jump Coils j Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrows
Batteries Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fireclay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine Fire Brick
Asbestos Japan Lime
Pit B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
Malt hold Rooting Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Rope
Deafening felt 1 Lanterns Mercury
Weather Strips ! Tents Seine Twine
PHONE BLACK 4
J. L. GRAEF
1 PACIFIC ALASKA
HAWEATIOH COMPANY
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, Latouche, 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.
P F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE. Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
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 Mariposa
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and hatch Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell. Douglas. Skagway, Cordova, Ellaniar,
Valdez, l^touche 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)
(9*Right reserved to change this schedule without notice**^
P. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Age'.t
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEll.EY, Pkop.
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 Rest Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Riirht—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 ■' Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer KNIK’S leading hoi el
Hotel ' N0 "Alt
*■" v < Accommodations for Ninety Guests
f. b. cannon, prop, j Large General Lobby
| Private Lobby for Ladies
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