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This is the last winter of watchful waiting in this part of Alaska. Be
fore the coming of another winter great numbers of men will be employed
either in the actual mining of the Matanuska coal or in the building of rail
roads to make possible the transportation of that coal. Right today this
part of Alaska is the most promising part of the entire world so far as
Knglish speaking people are concerned. Look at any place in any country
and try to prove to yourself that such is not the truth. We have a practi
cally virgin territory which contains wealth of various kinds and which is
about to be opened up by the richest government on the earth. The man who
starts in here with nothing has better opportunities than the great majority
of people in other lands who are already tairly well supplied with means.
They must depend on normal conditions unaided by the country or by progress
while we have the promise of being lifted upward and onward on the shoulders
of the territory's advance. We are watching and waiting now but we are
only watching and waiting for “the tide, which taken at the flood, leads on
to fortune."
During the Boer war Mr. Dooley put into the mouth of Lord Kitchener
the words **1 declare the war oft. 1 hat was when the thing had dragged
out to such a length that the rest of the world began to get tired of it. In the
Luropean war situation there seems to have come a similar sort of hiatus
which really in some subtle way suggests to our minds a Kind of belief that
the conflict will end up in a drawn battle. It is difficult to understand how two
great armies can face each other constantly and allow a tree exit lor all
their passions and yet remain really desirous of cutting each others throats.
Armies are made up of individuals and we know well that two individuals
who enter into fisticuffs and find after a tremendous pummeling that neither
is able to win soon begin to think the simple and peaceful life is much more
desirable. If two armies or two individuals start fighting and one gains the
victory it is easy to understand how the victor exhilirated by his triumph
wants to continue the fun and how the loser wants to get back some of his
lost laurels, but struggling away endlessly without results tends to cool off
hot blood. Is there not really a feeling in everyone’s inner mind that this
Luropean war will just somehow wear itselt out like a forest fire.
Once again attention may be drawn to the possibilities presented by the
opening of a trail from Seward to the \ukon river at some point, particuiarlv
Ruby. Kvervone knows now what the advantage to this place would be as well
as the adxantage to all the people ot that part of the interior. I here are thou
sands of people scattered all over the lower ^ ukon and its tributaries who
would never go outside by any other route if that route were once opened to
them.
The coming of all the outgoers in winter this way would mean thousands
of dollars spent in Seward every year for an unlimited time. It would mean
more to this city than the discovery of a fair sized placer camp in a district
tributary to this town hut some distance away because it would mean the
coming and going of all the travellers from many camps. What is the mat
ter with getting in touch with the wide-awake Ruby Improvement club which
has never lost a chance to do Ruby good?
K NIK'S PEOPLE TREBLED
SINCE LAST SPRING
Schooner Brings in Large Cargo
For George Palmer
All Knik turned out on Sunday to
welcome the arrival from San Fran
cisco of Geo. Palmer's schooner, the C.
T. Hill, in command of Capt. Nielson.
The little schooner had a rough and
lengthy voyage, being out forty-two
days. On the run from Golden Gate
city she lost her main sheet and the
stays were also carried away. She
brought a valuable cargo to this port
of over 400 tons of general merchan
dise, lumber, etc., all of which arrived
in good condition. Two houses were
built on deck, each holding 50 tons of
merchandise.
This is the third trip of the C. T.
Hill from San Francisco to this port
this season. She left again for the
j outside on Thursday and will bring in
a full cargo early next spring.
Mr. Palmer says business in Knik
this season is better than any previous
season and he is thinking of installing
power in the schooner so as to enable
him to make more trips during the op
en season.
Right in Knik. said Mr. Palmer, the
population has more than trebled
since spring and the surrounding
country has more than four times the
population it had this time last year.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
VOTE FOR
George !l. Goshaw
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To the Voters oi 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 I 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
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A merchant in Ruby was surprised
when he received a shipment of vege
tables from a Seattle commission
house with the explanation that the
turnips were the best that could be se
cured and that they were raised at
Haines, Alaska. The vegetables had
been sent to Seattle and into the in
terior via St. Michael. The Ruby mer
chant will see if he cannot do his own
buying of Alaska products in future.
It is predicted that the output of
gold from the placers of Koyukuk
this summer will be greater than for
the past five years. There are a num
ber of operators who report success.1
Wages are $12.50 per day without
board.
The European war has caused the
bottom to drop out of the fur market
at Fairbanks, the prevailing prices
now being less than one-half those
offered three months ago. Marten has
dropped to $8.50, mink, $2.00, lynx,
$4, red fox, $3, cross fox, $8, bear, $8,
and ermine, 40 cents each.
NOME, Sept. 24.—The Corwin has
got otT at seven-iifteen last night off
foul ground two anti one-half miles off
shore by the aid of the Bear and the
Life Saving crew under Capt. Tom
Ross.
SEATTLE, Oct. 17.—Jafet Linde-,
gorg, who returned here from Nome
yesterday, states that the output for
the Seward peninsula will be $.‘>,000,
000.
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E. H. Mack, who was foremerly
clerk of the district court in Valdez,
and more recently of the Fourth div
ision, has purchased an interest in the
Shaw House, one of the leading hotels
in Fairbanks.
Charles Neuhouse ,the newly ap
pointed game warden, is laid up in the
hospital with a dislocated shoulder..
The injury was received while repair
ing his stove pipe. Charley had climb
ed to the roof of his house, in making
the repairs, when he lost his footing
and fell to the ground striking his
shoulder.— Nome nugget.
FAIRBANKS.—At the inquest which
was held over the Al. Prescott acci
dent at the dredger on Fairbanks
creek it was found that he met his
death by drowning and not by being
crushed by machinery. It was sup
posed by those on the dredger at the
time the bucket chain broke that it
crashed down upon Prescott and
crushed him to death underneath the
water. On the contrary, however, Dr.
Sutherland, who made the examina
tion, found that the unfortunate man
was drowned.
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 Tut
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
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.
We^SaveJfouJVIoney
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
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
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HOTEL OVEREANJ
E. L. WHITTE/WORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIHST-CLASS HOTEL. CEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathroom*. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT FourthAve
__ p OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe ,*z.ZZ
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Board, family style. Breakfast, from 6 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. EEVIN
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
WATCHES
Howard
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
The Celebrated
Chaa. Mllen
Kepeater
George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
i GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. 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 ATThe Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices & 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 Pest
Bargains in All Linen of Merchandise (except groceries) for the next
30 days that ever wan pulled off in Alaska. I/x>k at a few of them.
20 per cent Off
Men's $8.00 Shoes.$6.40
Men's 7.00 44 5.60
Men’s 6.00 44 4.80
Men’s 5.00 44 4.00
Men’s 6.00 Union Suits 4.00
Men’s 5.00 44 44 4 00
Ladles’ 5.00 Shoes . 4.00
Men’s Mackinaw
$8.00, Now. $6.40
$6.50, Now. $6.00
$6.00, Now. $4 80
$5.00, Now. $4.00
10 per cent Off
$5,00 Gold Seal Pacs... $4.50
$4.50 “ “ M ... $4.00
£6.00 Hipress White Pacs $5.40
Hen’s Wool Sox
25c to 65c per pair
We have 60 dozen on hand
Warwick China
$25.00 Sets. Now.$20.00
$20 00 Sets, Now.$16.00
$12.00 Sets, Now.$ 0 60
Full Lines Stetson'Bats-Crossett Shoes-Women’s Men s and
Children’s Underwear Ch pptwa Shoes*-Ladies’ Knit Skirts,
Swerters, Hosiery. Cotton, Cashmere and Silk. The same Bargains
In All Lines (except Groceales). We mean to Get the Business.
Seward Commercial Co.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AND GOLD MINfR’S SLI'PI ITS
Doors & Windows
Lang's Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heater*
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Mnlthoid Hoofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
H,vi Kiurine Oil
Nmrine Kngine Oil
Valve Oil
Klaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Clip Grease
Taints
Lacqueret Taint
Asphaltmn Taint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tap •
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shut Guns
A mm uni lion
Fitthinjf Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's (’oal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seim> Twine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION 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,
Kataila, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez, Latouche, Seward,
Cook Inlet Points and Kodiak Island.
PUGET SOUND-CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle to Sen 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. 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.*DlrlQo^leavei Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service lor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. Sth;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
fJ“Rlght reserved to change this schedule without noticed
P. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Age U
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEll.EY. Pno».
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIO LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast-Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phene Main 134 Clayaon Building, Seward
Pioneer i
Hotel !
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P. B. CANNON, Prop. j
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations
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