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SEWARD, ALASKA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1915.
Przasnysz is a place which is now occupying a prominent place in the
war reports. It is difficult for English speaking people to pronounce that
word and similar ones but this difficult' is overcome when we look up the
system of pronouncing Polish names. Nys* and sz and such strange conson
ant combinations are pronounced like ish. The r is silent as a rule. So the
following rule may he found helpful to readers of the war telegrams; taking
Przasnysz as an example, you also take seven cocktails, fourteen highballs,
mix with thirty-six beers, wash down with eighteen Scotches then try to
pronounce the word “business.” \ou thus get the proper pronunciation if you
can avoid choking.
The full text of the statement of Secretary Lane to the house committee
on appropriations has arrived. The full statement shows that Secretary Lane
said very little that has not been received by cable. Amongst the matters of
interest dwelt upon is the length of tunnelling that would be required for the
Portage bay route. This length would be three and a half miles. He stated
that the engineers had positively not submitted their report and that no writ
ten report was ready although they had told him and the president of the
conditions what they had done and other things. About half a million dol
lars are still left of the first million appropriation. In this respect one mem
ber of the committee asked Mr. Lane if the engineering commission had not
spent too much for the work done but the secretary showed him what kind
of a country Alaska is. One statement of Mr. Lane before the committee
is worthy of verbatim quotation.
“It is not contemplated—at least not in my mind—to build a road com
peting with either one of the existing roads,” he said “unless we find that
they are not reasonable as to terms”
Mr. Lane also stated that the engineering commission had found a new
pass which made a practicable grade from Susitna valley over to the head
waters of the Kuskokwim,. When one of the members of the committee,
named Gillett. suggested that the construction work and the whole project
could be postponed for a time Lane told him;
“The loss of time would be a very vital consideration to the people up
there.”
From this we can see that Secretary Franklin Lane is thinking of Al-i
askans as well as of Alaska. Gillett is the same man who seemed to think
the commission had spent too much money. He was backed by another mem
ber of the commission named Sherley who asked if there was any other
reason why a delay should not he made. i
“This enterprise has been embarked upon, and it strikes me that it would;
be wise for us to do something upon it.” was the answer of the secretary of
ih*> interior in nart.
Chairman Fitzgerald of the committee evidently had given the matter,
some study as he asked about the different coal tests made in a manner that
clearly showed he had looked into them.
One supposition which has often been stated in this paper was confirm-j
ed by the reading of the secretray’s statement, and that is that he wishes
to show the owners of the existing roads that if they are not reasonable he
can ignore them. That’s business.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS John- a local W0(Mich0PPer* was foun<l
' OF THE NORTHLAND rwent,y |
- In discussing the result of the re
Out on the winter trail only two cent territorial election Senator B. F.
miles from Iditarod to the north, the Millard, of Valdez, is quoted as say
body of John Katazenske, ( Russian i ing.
“I do not know what has been done
in connection with the rumored con
test of tr v seat of Senator-elect 0. P.'
Hubbard; it is a matter that rests
largely with his opponent, Thomas C.
Price, of Cordova, who ran second in
the race.
E. B. Collins, ex-speaker of the;
Alaska house of representatives, and
C. K. Snow, editor-miner of Ruby,
newly elected member, were in Cor-,
dova yesterday, and were very cm-!
phatic in their declarations that the
present territorial mining law shduld
be repealed.—Cordova Tijnes.
CORDOVA, Feb. 20.—'The annual
convention of the Alaska Medical As
sociation of the Third division will be
held in Cordova on April 16, according
to a notice sent out today by Dr. W.
H. Chase, secretary, to the members
of the profession upon the request of
the president Dr. J. H. Romig.
William Johnson, better known as
Buster, the discoverer of Butser creek, t
in the Nome district, met death as a|
result of a fall while trying to board j.
the Polar Bear while the schooner was
in port at Valdez. He had shipped as
a seaman for Seattle. In falling he
struck his head against some piling.,
resulting in almost instant death.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 16.—Representa
tive Daly of the Alaska Legislature,
now in this city, states.that he has
been in correspondence with the great
er number of the members of the>
Second Territorial Legislature, a maj-|
ority of whom have told him that as
far as they are concerned they were
opposed to the enactment of a lot of j
laws believeing that too little law was,
better than too much. A preponder-:
ance of the membership favored thei
enactment of an eight hour law, and
a workingmen’s compensation meas
ure.
Juneau now has a curfew ordinance
and the chief of police promises to see
that it is rigidly enforced. Any boy.
or girl under 18 years of age out after;
9 P. M. without escort or parents, will
have to give an account of themselves!
to the police. j
Dawson News: Twenty-five appli
■rations have been received at the Daw
son gold office for claims staked on|
Brewer creek, the newly discovered
gold stream which flows into Stewart
river a few miles below Barker. It is!
expected that twenty-five or more ap
plications will be received within a
few days.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as j
well as outside.
All kinds of plain sewing done at
the Hotel Panama.
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We have everything that the man on
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and at a price that man can afford
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Guiterman Flannel Shirts
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Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
In fact, if its for the trail and in our
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DRAWING
Every Saturday night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $40.00
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
A NTICIPATING the coming of the tiovernment-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
■ ' been increasing our orders for the past six months and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men’s Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, that is second
to none.
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you whauhe latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weave*, b'ive hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed.
THE MINERS STOREt{
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the!
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by men
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appreciate real
quality in tailored
to-order garments.
Men's Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies' Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
Wheu ia Seattle cotne
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. s. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
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SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
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When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Just Remember we Have It!
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Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
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Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints, Oils andTurpentine.
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste.
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within W days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
The Car that Sells by the Trainload
WE guarantee the Buick Valve-in-Head Motor to develop
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mobile motor of the same size - American or Foreign
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In addition to the great power of the Buick Motor, it is
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line than lrths powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Btiick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
on the boulevards- but a Giant of Power when called upon.
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800— Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. B. SEATTLE, WASH.
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802 E. Pike St.
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rpHESE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
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Two prices, $4 and $6.
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By manufacturing our own paint we secure a quality so high that we guarantee It will not peel, bluter,
chalki nor’rub off, and we agree to furnish new' paint free should it fail to come up to this standard.
In addition we effect a large money saving as compared with the purchase of paints in the ordinary *ay,
because we add but one profit to the actual manufacturing cost .
In our large general catalogue we show a complete line of Paints, Varnishes and Enamels for every pur
In it you will And listed Oil and Varnlah Stains as well as Kalsomlnes and t>ecore,Uve tn.mclw It
Lko shown an unusually complete assortment of Painters’ and Paper-hangers’ Tools and Supplies, Lubricat
ing Oils and Ureases and Dressings, all offered to you at a saving of at least one third.
Actual color samples of all our paints, enamels, kalsomlnes and many other items are shown in our latest
paint color circular. Write for a copy today, mailed to you postpaid.
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Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AMP COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors &. Windows Gasoline Rifles
Lang’s Ranges Gas Kngine OH Shot Guns
l X L Parlor Heaters Marine Kngine Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil | Fishing Tackle
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Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith s Coal
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Jump Coils Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrow *
Batteries Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fireclay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine Fire Brick
Asbestos Japan Lime
P & B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
Malthoid Roofing Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Rope
Deafening felt Lanterns 1 Mercury
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ALASKA C0/1PANY ,|fK0
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
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'll
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, P«»p.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LI3HTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifie ('oast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Kmk
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