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SEWARD. ALASK V. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1915.
The chief care of people at present when talking about the great war
ought to be to say nothing which might possibly be hurtful to any side.
Carelessness in expressions about the conflict can be noticed often wher
ever men are gathered together. People get so infernally prejudiced in favor
of one siae or another that they come to the conclusion that everything they
can say unfavorable to that side must be gospel truth. The result is that they
come out with some tetnark which appears to a man whose prejudices are the
opposite as something positively idiotic. Our prejudices play queer tricks
with all of us.
Most thinking people will probably agree with President Wilson’s attitude
with relation to the question of war and peace. The United States has abso
lutely nothing to gain by entering a war with Germany—neither honor nor
material benefit. Were it a question of being compelled to maintain the na
tion's self respect a new complexion would be addl'd, but it is so clear that
Germany never meant to directlv insult this nation when it sank the Lusi
tania that America can maintain its self respect while maintaining peace.
The idea of punishing Germany in some manner to show the feeling of the
country for what might be regarded as wanton sacrifice of innocent lives is
another matter altogether. Nations have undoubtedly entered war for what
they honestly believed to be humanitarian reasons, but such occasions are
mighty few*.
The transfer to the government of the Alaska Northern railroad has not
yet been made hut will be made in a very short time. The delay in having
every detail settled before the formal handin? over of the property is re
sponsible for the delay in starting work on the renovation of the road. The
fates seem invariably to postpone that which is being most eagerly hoped
lor. A watched pot takes a long time to boil.
But, the information that the transfer is dated for a time in the very
near future comes from unquestionable sources. It is the time for which
Chairman Edes i* probably waiting before making his headquarters in Se
ward. That occurrence will mark the real beginning of this city’s boom.
Seward had a narrow escape yesterday. It was so close that it ought
to serve as a lesson for the future. If the flames had caught in the thickly
built portion of the town with such a wind blowing Resurrection bay would
appear as it was on the day before its discovery. The miserable little fire
fighting arrangements of the town would have been almost useless and this
ought to he one of the chief considerations of the city council if that body
has left itself enough money. One of these days the town will he built up
a long distance out and then it will be necessary to have some means by
which fire can he reached.
The Third Avenue
Lunch Room
Is Now Prepared to Serve You
‘A Real Two-Bit Meal’
ADJOINING THE ROYAL BAKERY
On 3d near Washington
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
the Office of the Lighthouse Inspect**. Ketchi
kan. Alaska, until 2 o’clock p. m., May 20,
1915, and then opened, for furnishing approxi
mately 1.500 tons of coal. 1.000 barrels of
fuel oil. and re-charging 600 acetylene gas
tanks during the fiscal year 1916. Blank
proposals and particulars may be obtained by
addressing the above office.
Not Coal Land.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
U UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Juneau, Alaska. April 27, 1915.
NOTICE is hereby given that Otto Berg
strom. of Seward. Alaska, who, on September
15 1914. made homestead application, No.
>1722. for SE’iSW1*. SW>;SEVi S«c 2
\\'i NE1,. E1 *• NWV*. NW14SE14. Nt^SW1*
Section 27. To'wnship l N.. Range 1 W.. Se
ward Meridian, has filed notice of Intention to
make five year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before U. S. Com
missioner M. J. Conroy, at his office at Se
ward. Alaska, on the fifteenth day of June.
1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank L. Ballaine
W. A. McPherson
S. L. Colwell ,, •
(ieorge Sexton all of Seward. Alaska.
C. B. Walker,
Register.
Date of first publication May 4, 1915.
Date of last publication June 9, 1915.
Woodrow Park
SIX MILES TROM CITY
Best Creek and Lake Fishing
Most Beautiful of Playgrounds
Perfect Accomodations for Visitors.
Just Received
Large Shipment
Dux Bak Waterproof
Clothing for Ladies
Norfolk Coats
Plain and Divided Skirts
Bloomers and Hats
NEW RAINCOATS
ELLSWORTH’S
Everything that Ladies Wear
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PALACE OF SWEETS
ICE CREAM
Cigar* Cigarettes Tohaccc
Stationery Candy
D M. BURLEY A. M. MICKEY
ROMIG & ROMIG
real estate agents
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward. Alaska
HALL SAFES
NORKIS SAFE & LOCK CO.
W. L. MOFFATT
Sole Agent, Seward, Alaska
• Box 73
FRANK L. TORREY
Daggett Bldg
House Painting
Paper Hanging
Decorating
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
The Borgi
Staple and Fc
Handles the Best Canned Goo
Treatment to Everybody
Delivered to A1
GUS BORGI
Phone Main 134
For
a
few
days
only
Sixth Ave.
Lot
in Block
Seventeen
close to
Adams St.
$1,800
on terms.
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LANE-WHITEHEAD REALTY & INVESTMENT CO
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales of justice
SAVE MONEY
tlons accurate.
OUR DIAMOND GUARANTEE
Wo bargain and agree that the purchaser may at any time within one year return the diamond to us and
exchange ltat full purchase price for any other diamond or article of jewelery at a higher price o> | } X
the difference in cost, provided it> accompanied with this guarantee.
We further bargain and agree that the diamond may be returned to us at any time within sixty days from
the date of purchase and we will, upon request, refund in cash the full purchase price upon its return, pro
vided it is accompanied with this guarantee. . . ,
We further bargain and agree that the diamond may he returned to us at any time after sixty days and
within one year from the date of purchase, and we will, when so requested, refund the full purchase priu,
less 10 percent, provided it is accompanied with this guarantee.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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Igloo No. 9,
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First Tuesday Night ofeach
month at tha A. B. hall.
J. LINDLEY GREEN. ISAAC EVANS,
President. Secretary
' Seward Tailors
Kkau Moving Plenum Sh®w
Phone flain 112
SUITS MADE TO ORDER
Cleaning and Pressing
All Work Called for and Delivered
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1 Pay from
$1 to $2.50
for Bear Skulls
In good Condition
J. R. STEVENSON
Taxidirnist
Juneau bo< 731 Alaska
HARVEY & CO.
Y. M. C. A. Huildlmr.
Next to Commissioner's Office
ConEractors and Builders
estimates: furnished
an Grocery
incy Groceries
ds from the Pacific Coast—Best
and Prices Hiuht— Goods
l Parts of the City
:N, Proprietor
Clayson Building. Seward
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors &. Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Ait* Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Colls
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engiue Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphalt urn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lam ps
Lm terns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. QRAEF
Lang’s (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke In
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown in cut, Is our Stand
ard Family Range- made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
Write us for Catalogues,
f" S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
H. V. HOBEN A- F> DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
——-De.J«ri In - ~
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 and 41
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
Wliea ii need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Mats and Caps.
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies’ Furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies’
and gents’,
Slickers and Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool Gloves,
Vicirolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints, Oils andTurpentine,
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House furnishings,
Mall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Coino in and be convinced, vhiio
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up,
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO. I
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pnor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
A I AQK A STEAMSHIP M«cl
L O IX M COflPANY *peeo
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMEDA and MARIPOSA flo to Mlk Anchoraoe.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for I'nalaska, and In May, June, July
and August she goes through to Nushagak.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Thane,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche 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 notice-^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent _C. B. GUPT1LL, Agert
E’,*»sh*d Commerce Cafe E>”Pv,N
Dinner 11 a.m to 7 p.m
Short Orders at All Hours
Special Chop Suey
and Noodle Evenings
Private Boxes Open Day and Night
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‘Vj Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them when
in Seattle.
/£._SHIRTS
$L50 Up
1 TF7 I CRA VETS
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. 50c Up