NEWS NOTES
C. B. Dodge, the Seattle realty man
who was here last summer and be
came deeply interested in Seward
property, returned on the North
western and will be here for some
time.
Mrs. B. T. James and Miss Freda
James arrived on the Northwestern.
Mrs. James Galen, formerly Miss
Kitty Monohan. has recently undegone
an operation for appendicitis but is
now improving.
Benjamin High of New York city
has arrived to reinforce the stall at j
the cable office. The rush of business |
has made the addition to the staff;
necessary.
Clifford Mooers, a young attorney;
from Seattle, has arrived and will be
associated w ith Senator L, V. Ray in
his law offices. Mr. Mooers has made
some trips to Alaska before and liked j
it well enough to come hack to stay.
Senator Ray went to attend the An
chorage term of court.
Mrs. Doolittle ami her two boys will
leave on one of the next boats for the j
outside and will not return.
Professor Griggs, the botanist who
examined the flora ami fauna to the
westward last year, has returned with
his family for another tour of inspec
tion.
Andrew Christensen of the Land
department has left for Anchorage.
Miss Mamie Byles who has been a
popular member of the Fourth state
hero leaves on the Evans to take a
position with the Anchorage Times.
FARRAGl'T PASSENGERS
SEATTLE, June 20.—The Farragut
departed last night with the follow
ing passengers for Seward: Mrs.
Edgar Smith, Miss Peterson. W. K.
Kremeyer. George Osborne, George
Chautes anti wife, Thomas Pappas,
Nick Kastriot, G. M. Reesman, Mrs.
; A. M. Bowdon, P. H. Ogilvie, Mrs.
Dora Keen and five steerage.
BASEBALL GAME TOMORROW
The baseball boys will give a game
! tomorrow night, the longest day ot
j the year.
GOING WEST
The following art' passengers to the
westward on the Evans: W. Ander
' son. May Scott, Mamie Byles, L. V.
Ray and Matt Button.
TONIGHT TONIGHT
EMPRESSTHEATRE
SPECIAL PROGRAM
The Empress Circuit presents
NANCE O’NEILL
Greatest of Emotional Actresses in
Princess Romanoff
Based on Fedora, Sardou's Immortal drama, 5 Heels
-A Coat Tail"
Roaring Comedy
TONIGHT TONIGHT
Fine Job Printing at the Gateway Office.
THRKK IMI'ORTA YI VI. I \KS /A Ot /> VI.ATKORM ARK:
PROMPT SERVICE
LIBERAL TREATMENT
ABSOLUTE SAFETY _
If you have not yet opened an account with us, it
is not too late to get started in the right direction;
all you have to do is to follow the crowd.
We have a few more Safe Deposit Boxes to rent;
Terms 30 cents monthly, or $3.00 a year. A small
price to pay for the assurance that your valuable
papers are safe.
Four Per Cent Paid on Savings Deposits.
Resources $340,000
Bank of Seward
ESTABLISHED 1905.
Territorial and City Depository.
MEXICAN SNUBS LANSING
WASHINGTON, June 20.—Arredondo, the Mexican
ambassador, at noon today cancelled his engagement to
sec Secretary Lansing at 2:30. He broke the engagement
after having read this government’s answer to General
Carranza’s demand for the withdrawal of the American
troops from Mexico. No reason for his action was ob
tainable.
KHAKI EVERYWHERE
NEW YORK, June 20.—America donned the habili
ments of war today and almost every city in the nation
saw khaki clad men answering the call for the general
mobilization of the militia. Statistics gathered today by
the United Press showed the national guards of all the
states ca'led out by the president have answered the sum
mons to the colors with instantaneous unanimity.
CARRANZA SPEAKS AGAIN
MEXICO CITY, June 20—“If the United States
wishes war with Mexioc they will have to begin it by in
vading our territory” General Carranza told a delegation
of women and men teachers and students who called on
him today. “We will tolerate the sending of no more puni
tive expeditions across our borders even under the pretext
of hunting bandits and assassins,” added the first chief.
SECEDE FROM MEXICO
SAN DIEGO, June 20.—Lower California is about to
secede from Mexico and declare itself an independent re
public, according to rumors current here today. The story
is gaining credence.
SHOOT TOMORROW
In observance of the longest day
of the year the Gun Club has arrang
ed for a shoot tomorrow.
Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at*
tention. 10-6—-tf.
SEE
BILL HENRY
the live real estate man
For the Be$t Heal Estate
Deal in Seward
Oflice 4th & Adams.
L. URBACH
Sells
Carhartts
Overalls and Cloves
and SWEET ORR
Overalls and Trousers
JUST ARRIVED AT
HALLCTT & SCOTT’S
White Striped Dimity
1 Mercerized Voile
Single and Double Flannel
90 in. Linen Sheeting
40 in. Linen Sheeting
1 36 in. Hankf Linen
Hydegrade Lining in Blue, Gray,
Black and Tan.
Atlas Sateen
Velvet Ribbon all Colars and Widths
Middy Laces all Colors
Six Strand Floss
Knitting and Crochet Silks all Shades
Capitol Insoles for Slippers.
Howard and Hamilton
Watches!
George the Jeweler
FATHER TURNELL ARRIVES
Father Turnell, S. J., arrived today
and will remain here for a few weeks
in the place of Father Vanderpol.
Father Crimont, acting bishop of Al
aska, went to Anchorage on a visit
today and Father Shepard returned to
his post at that city. Father Turnell
will say Mass at the hopsital tomor
row, St. Aloysius Day, for Sister
Aloysius, superioress.
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:—
That bids are called for by the com
mon council for the improvement of
Third avenue, Fourth Avenue and
Fifth avenue, from the North line of
JelFerson Street to the north line of
j the Frank L. tJallaine Townsite of
Seward by clearing the same and
leveling them up so that loaded
| vehicles can pass conveniently there
over; There must be a separate hid
for each street, any bid including
more than one street will not be
considered.
Also for laying a sidewalk, contract
or furnishing everything and doing
the necessary grading, sidewalk to be
constructed of lumber and be six feet
CELEBRATE WITH SEWARD
4 Bit DAVS-- July 2 to 5, Inclusive —4 BIG DAYS
Excursion rates from all Prince William Sound and
Cook’s Inlet points to Seward and return.
ONE AND ONE-THIRD EARE
Tickets interchangable on both Steamship lines.
Monster Preparedness Parade July fourth
3 BIO BALL GAMES J BIG DANCES
THE SEWARD MOUNTAIN MARATHON
The Greatest Athletic Event of Alaska
HARD ROCK DRILLING CONTESTS
Foot Races Field Sports Jumping Contests
Greatest celebration ever held on the Kenai Peninsula
CELEBRATE WITH SEWARD
For detailed program see daily papers.
For particulars write or wire the Seward Celebration Committee.
FRANK G. ENNIS, Chairman.
FRANK J. COTTER, Secretary.
in width to be laid as follows, to wit:
On both sides of Second Avenue
from the North side of Washington
Street to the South side of Adams
Street except on the west side of
Second Avenue from the South side of
Adams Street south one hundred and
eighty feet to the end of the present
sidewalk in front of the school house,
said work to be done according to
the plans and specifications of the city
engineer which are open for inspec
tion in his office.
Also a side walk six feet in width
on the west side of Second Avenue,
constructed of lumber, from north
side of Railroad Avenue to South
side of Washington street, said side
walk to be constructed in compliance
with and under the plans and speci
fications now on Ide in the office of
the city engineer. Also clearing
Second Avenue and leveling same be
tween Railroad Avenue and Washing
ton Street so that loaded vehicles can
conveniently pass thereover.
All work to be done under the in
struction and supervision of the city
engineer.
All bids must be accompanied with
a check certified to by one of the
banks in Seward, or the cash to an
amount equal to five percent of the
amount o fthe bid, which said amount
will be refunded to all unseccessful
bidders. If the successful bidder
shall fail to enter into the
contract and stipulations required by
the council, and furnish a bond which
will be approved by the council, with
in ten days after the contract is
awarded, he shall forfeit said deposit
to the town of Seward as liquidated
j damages. Councit reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
All bids must be placed in a sealed
envelope addressed to the common
council of the town of Seward, with
the name of the bidder thereon stat
ing what piece of work he is bidding
on and lilt* the same with the munici
pal clerk on or before the hour of
seven thirty o’clock I*. M., June 26th,
1916.
0. H. POEHLMANN,
(SEAL) Municipal Clerk.
Oyster Cocktails at ‘ The Branch."
WANTED
Cook and housekeeper to take
charge of roadhouse at Woodrow,
Mile Seven.
Oyster Cocktails at “The Branch."
Meet me at The Branch.
FURNITURE
HARDWARE
Just Received a carload of Stoves and Ranges.
They are now ready for your inspection.
Come and inspect this most complete line. We
assure you it will be time well spent.
A Complete Line of SPALDING SPORTING GOODS
We are selling 42 Piece China Sets at
$7.50
WHILE THEY LAST
Tents and
Camp
Stoves
All kinds of guaranteed
Aluminum Ware
We have the seven in one convertible
Aluminum Cookor. Come and see it.
Don't Forget we are selling Guernsey Ware at 20 per cent. oil.
BROWN & HAWKINS
"QUALITY FIRST"
Anchorage
SEWARD
PHONE MAIN 1
Knik
PALACE JINGLES
The Outside Bunch ire milling
Like flies around a lamp
Because we've got 12,000,000,
And it's bound to make a camp.
Hard times are soon forgotten
Now let every fellow try
To paint a rosy future
With a drop of Sherwood Rye.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE
PALACE JINGLES
There’s a welcome at the Palace
That makes good with the Bunch.
So call and join the booster’s Club,
When next you get a hunch,
Come try our Scotch or Sherwood,
Or smoke a good cigar.
And then you'll boost for Sherwood,
And The Famous Palace Bar.