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SEWARD, ALASKA. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 31. 1915.
THE PERIL OF BEING NEUTRAL
(Literary Digest)
Unexpected changes are often wrought by war, aiui we are assured by
the Toronto Globe that as a result of our neutrality the leadership of demo
cracy in America may shift from the United States to Canada. The Globe
is seriously afraid tost, corrupted on the one side by the naughtiness of
neutrality and seduced on the other by the profits of munition-trading,
America should lose her soul:
“The eh ances are that the world-war in Europe will in the end prove a
more serious peri! to the United States as a neutral than to Canada as a
partner.
“For Canada, as a partner with the nations that fight for democratic
freedom the loss can not but be serious, both in treasure and in blood.
“For the United States as a neutral nation there need be no sacrifice of
blood, and tin gain in treasure through war-profits is already almost beyond
reckoning. But in the end. and even before the end, the American nation,
born into history as if to be leader among the young democracies of the
world, stands to lose—what?”
The more serious thinkers of the nation are already alarmed by our
national attitude, the Toronto organ tells us, and proceeds:
“Hundreds of Americans who think clearly and see straight, not in New
York and Boston alone, but in Portland, in San Francisco, in Los Angeles,
are not only apprehensive, but are beginning to express their fears lest the
United States as a democratic nation, while it saves its blood, should lose
its soul.”
The Globe then warns us of the dangers and penalties that follow the
loss of a moral ideal and prophesies a gain in prestige and leadership for
lunada:
“And who knows but that one of the undesigned reactions of this world
war will be the shifting of the center and seat of democratic leadership in
North America fron the United States to Canada? History records strange
events. Life or death of the soul alike for nations as for men, is the ine
vitable peril of being neutral when moral issues are at stake.”
Probably few of our readers realize
how much is being done constantly
by the Gateway in bringing this dis
trict, in which we are all particularly
interested, to the notice and knowl
edge of the great outside world from
whence we expect so much.
In the past season, and principally
in the past four months, this office
has received some two hundred in
quiries enclosing subscriptions, some
temporary but more than fifty per
cent, regular subscriptions. Fully *5
per cent of these inquiries have re
quired a separate reply by letter,
which has always been sent.
This work of the Gateway illus
trates in a very graphic way the
wonderfully wide spread interest in
that part of Alaska tributary to Sew
ard. The Gateway is a Seward paper.
It maintains no outside organization
for soliciting subscriptions. All that
have come have come unsolicited.
They cover over one hundred differ
ent towns in 28 states, besides a
scattering few in foreign countries
Following is the list:
State Towns
California .. 17
Colorado . 3
Arkansas . 1
Illinois. 4
Idaho . 2
Indiana . 1
Iowa . 2
Michigan . 4
Minnesota. 5
Montana . 8
Massachusetts. 1
Missouri . 1
Nebraska . 2
Nevada . 4
New Mexico. 1
New York..\. 4
N. Dakota . 1
Kentucky . 2
Ohio. 1
Oklahoma. 2
Oregon . 9
Pennsylvannia. 2
Texas. 2 j
Utah . 1 i
Washington . 17
West Virginia. 1
Wisconsin . 2
Dist. Columbia . 1
In the foregin countries Canada, of
course, comes first with seven differ
ent towns heard from.
Everyone interested in the growth
and prosperity of Seward and this dis
trict should ponder over this. When
such a widely distributed number of
people send their money, unsolicited, i
for the local paper it means that they j
are only waiting for the right time
to come here and help in the building
up of the country. Sometimes local
advertisers wonder if it is worth their
money to advertise. They all want
the town to grow. Nothing more ef- (
fe dive could possibly be done to buil *
| up this town than widely distributed
subscription list to the local paper.
Solicted subscriptions are valuable,
certainly, but they do not have one
tenth the real value of unsolicited sub- j
scriptions. The solicited subscription
may or may not become interested in j
the country. The unsolicted subscrib- j
er is already interested, keeps posted |
and posts all his friends and acquaint- j
ances.
Only an established paper of long J
standing can expect such results. The *
fact that this paper has stuck it out!
through the ups and downs, the dis- j
appointments, the expense, and the
losses which have now gone into the j
past, and by sticking it out has secur
ed such results as these, should cer- j
tainly entitle it to the best considera
tion of every individual, whether ad
vertiser or not, who is interested in
. . I
the future growth and prosperity of
the district.
Try our Diamond S. Pickles. Mam
mouth jar 50c Bott. Brown & Hawk
ins, “Quality First.”
Best cigar.* ana refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1 tf
Long distance telephone booth at
‘ The Branch.
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Say “ShayTtC'lirun’1
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We are at your service.
Merchandise
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If a man is going to succeed in
business he must give the public
the best value and service for the
price.
It is our aim to succeed and we
want to help you do the same,when
it comes to getting satisfaction in
clothing. Our aims are in harmony
on this subject.
We represent a complete line of
Men’s Furnishings that is the next
thing to perfection. We invite you
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Let us get together on the cloth
ing subject.
The Miner s Store
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 Seward. Alaska
"Don’t Forgot the Percel Poet”
JOHN BULL PREFERRED
TOD SLOAN’S ROOM
TO HIS COMPANY.
1tod 3L.okN\
Photo by American Press Association.
(Great Britain found Tod Sloan, the fa
mous former Jockey, an undesirable
alien and told him to take himself off.
So Tod returned to America and pro
tested on his arrival In New York that
he had been deported without Just cause.
He was accused of maintaining a gam
bling house. It was also said that he
was sent back to America because he
had recently been In Germany.]
Home made Mime Meat from the
Bally Green Farm. Brown & Hawk
ins, “Quality First."
Beginning Monday, Dec. 6th special
sale on laces and ribbons, 33 and a
third per cent. off. One week only.
Soward Commercial Co.
Phone your oruers for Xmas cakes,
puddings and bakery goods to Adams
115, the Home Bakery. 12-13tf
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the lands em
braced in U. S. Survey No. 241 and U. S.
Survey No. 242, patented by the United States
to William B. Poland and transferred by deed
to Frederick William Low, and the lands em
braced in U. S. Survey No. 249, patented by
the United States and conveyed to F. G. Jem
mett, situate on the North shore of Resurrec
tion Bay and bounded us follows, to-wit: on
the South by Resurrection Bay. on the West
hy Rudolph homestead, on the North by Fred
Johnson homestead claim and Resurrection |
river, and on the East by U. S. Survey No.
i 722, commonly known as the Revell homestead,
are private lands, and ALL PERSONS are
warned not to trespass thereon, or cut or re
! move wood or timber therefrom.
Dated, Seward, Alaska, the 4th day of
December, 1915.
F. G. JEMMETT and
FREDERICK WILLIAM LOW
By S. O. MORFORD, Agent.
First publication Doc. 8, 1915.
Last publication Feb. 9, 1916.
SERIAL NO. 01788
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States I,and Office. Juneau, Alaska,
June 22. 1915.
SOLDIERS ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD
ENTRY BY ASSIGNEE.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ENTER |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NORTH ALASKA SALMON COMPANY, a
corporation organized and uxisiing under the i
laws of the State of California, and whose
post oflice address is 110 Market Street, San
Francisco, California, as assignee of Joseph
K. Harrigan, administrator of the Estate of
Kyhran Horan, deceased, being entitled to the
benefits of section 2306 of the Revised Statutes
i of the United States and amendments thereto,
has applied to make entry of that tract of
land described as U. S. Survey No. 914, and
situated on the West bank of Kvichak River,
approximately six miles above the mouth of ,
the Alagnak River, District of Alaska, and in
Latitude 59 deg. 06 min. 50 sec. North and in
Longitude 166 deg. 41 min. 44 see. West, and
moro particularly described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at Corner No. 1 of said survey,
whence U. S. L. M. It. G. M. bears S. 40 deg.
07 niin. W. 20.70 chs. distant, thence East,
var. 23 deg. 10 min. E., 3.00 chs. to corner
No. 2, meander corner at line of mean high ,
water on Kvichak River, whence witness corn
er bears West 1.82 chs. distant; thence,,
meandering along line of mean high water on
west shore of Kvichak River, var. 22 deg. E., i
N. 28 deg. 25 min. E. 7.20 chs.; N. 29 deg. 64 ;
min. E. 3.60 chs.; No. 30 deg. 29 min. E. 6.86
chs. to Corner No. 3, meander corner, whence
witness corner bcura West 1.93 chs., distant;
Thence West, var. 26 deg. E. 11.69 chs. to
corner No. 4 ; thence South, Var. 20 dog. E.
15.36 chs. to corner No. 1, the place of be- (
ginning, containing 11.14 acres;
As additional to Homestead Entry No. 1446
made August 26, 1865, by Kyhran Horan, at
Ionia, Michigan Land Oflice, for the S. of
SE. ^4 of Sec. 30, township 18 north, range
10 west, containing 80 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adversely said
tract of land, or any portion thereof, are
hereby notified that unless their adverse
claims are filed during the period of publica
tion and posting, or within 30 days thereafter,
they will bo barred by virtue of the statute
and the regulations thereunder.
It is hereby ordered that this notice be
published for the statutory period of 60 days
in the SEWARD GATEWAY, a newspaper of
general circulation printed at Seward, Al
aska. published nearest the land applied for.
C. B. WALKER, Register .
First publication Nov. 11, 1915.
Last publication Jan. 2.r>, 1916.
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ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
S. M. GRAFF
President and Genoral Manager
l. W 8: s.‘! Kd,nbur*h
L. F. P. A S,. OluHtfow.
J. M. SLOAN, M. D., C. M.
OVER OATEWAY
Office Hours,.! to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M.
Form rut, y of Momr.
LEANOER L. JAMES, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Over Bank of Seward
SEWARD, - ALASKA
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ROMIG & ROMIG
RKAI. ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined, Lois for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Main 48 Seward, Alaska.
Miller’s Barber Shop
We make a specialty of
removing warts, etc.
Dot and Cold BATHS Always Heady
Seward Water
and
Power Company
John A. Nelson, Manager
Office bank of Seward building
SEWARD. - ALASKA
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THE ALASKA HOUSE
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Warm Rooms First-Class
Rates Reasonable
BILLY PLTERSON i D. TURCATTE, Props.
Igloo No. 9.
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First and Third Tuesday Nttfhts
of each Month at the Pioneer Hall.
J. LINDLEY GREEN, ISAAC tVANS,
President. Secretary.
HARVEY & CO.
Contractors and Builders
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
Near Primary School, Second Ave., Seward
J. H. ROMIG, M. D.
OFFICE THIRD AVENUE
Phone Main 48
HOTEL SEWARD
511 THIRD AVE.
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Hams, Bacon and Lard
Butter and Eggs
Brown &
Hawkins
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' for
Southwestern
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OKO. MITCHELL CHAD WILLIAMS
The Seward Grill
COOKING FOR THK CONNOISSKUR
Alaska Game and Sea Food
Sourdough Breakfast Merchants’ Lunch Society Dinners
Open all nighfe, every night. Fourth Avenue, Seward
HOTEL OVERLAN I
E. U WIHTTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON. Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK'S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Besi Accommodations
ADEL MAN & QUILIY—SEWARD DAIRY
MILK AND CREAM
See Us Abut Your Cream Orders for the Holidays.
THE SEWAftC LKiHT AND POWER CO.
Incorporated November 1905 under the Lv of the Territory /«i4ska
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S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
Controctors and dealers in Electric Supplies and Apparatus
Office At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 12S
s fl Alaska Lumber
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DIMENSION LUMBER IN ANY QUANTITY NOW
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The Seward Sawmill Co.
A. E. RASMUSSEN, Proprietor Phone, Kenai 2
THE ALASKA SHOE & HARNESS SHOP
JACOB PHILE, Prop
Shoes, Boots and Harness Repairing
WASHINGTON ST. SEWARD, ALASKA
ORE TREATED
H. E. ELLSWORTH, Assayer and Chemist
A Complete Rquipment for Alining
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER'S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Itantfes
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Cainn Stoves
Air Titfht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plu^s
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Makhoid Hoofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
\iarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floog Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Aspnaltuin Paint
Brushos
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
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Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forpes
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
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