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Entered aa second class matter at the postofflee, Seward. Alaska.
EVEN THE GREATEST war the world ever saw can, we lind, begin to
lose somo of the absorbing interest which marked its beginning. It now
seems to drag out with a sameness that dulls the
WAR'S SAMENESS keeness with which we at first viewed it. 1 his is
due, no doubt, also to the fact that the govern
ments of the different nations are holding back the real news and publish the
rest as they would publish the most ordinary intelligence. We lose in this
way the really dramatic descriptions that trained writers would have given
of the various battles and the details of different parts of the fighting. Sonu
old fogey, who ought to have been pensioned off. has pull enough to get a
job on what they are pleased to call a government press bureau and he tells
the story of a battle as he would tell about the illness of his old grandmother
or her cat.
Saturday’s news went to show that the Germans are pretty well exhausted
in their herculean task of fighting three armies in the west and the hosts of
Russia in the east. Rut the greatness of the task does not at all mean hope
lessness if we draw our conclusions from the lessons of history. Under
Frederick the Great Prussia, with five millions of people, defeated most of
the great nations of Europe although they had tens of people in their popu
lations for every one that Prussia hail. France, worn and bleeding from hei
great revolution, stood off the world and conquered much of it. 1 here art
many other similar examples and whatever the cable tells us this week it is
certain that the war is by no means at an end.
It has been pointed out by the editor of the Saturday Evening Post, a man
who is eminently clear-headed, that whatever the improvement to trade in
the United States brought about by the great war the ultimate result will bt
bad for this country. While trade will come in the beginning the customers
will become poorer and so poor that they will be compelled to curtail their
purchases for many years to come. He compares the European war in its
relation to the United States as all the customers of a store getting into trou
ble between themselves. They would first buy all that they needed to carry
on their struggle but after the struggle they would be compelled to forego
the luxuries and the store keeper would have no one else to fall back on for
support.
POLITICS N’OW seem to be getting rather warm ull over the territory.
The number of candidates for the territorial legislature is still not near the
full amount we are sure to have bit in the delegate field matters are a little
hot The plan of the opposition now seems to be, judging from exchanges,
to describe Bunnell as a “nice, little etc.” sort of person and the opponents
of the present delegate seem to depend on the newly-coined phrase of “the
flickering Wick.” After all, that kind of thing is rather childish. Such talk
never gote a vote or lost a vote. Paper attacks are only effective when the
paper can say something definitely and specifically hurtful or favorable. The
t>est policy in making attacks or. a political opponent is to say nothing at ail
unless you have something really worth saving for or against. Some news
papers only show their bias and seem to be anxious to prove their policy
by constantly uttering weak little remarks and calling names. Very often
such childish talk only defeats its own end.
JOHN HONAN FOR KENAI
John Ronan, democratic committee
man for Alaska, went out on the train
this morning. He came in the day be
fore yesterday and has returned to
continue the inspection of properties
in the Kenai Lake district. Mrs. Ro
nan is with Mr. Ronan but did not
come to the city this time.
Just received a new line of Norwe
gian tobacco, Prima Skraa Tabak at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
I)lTCKS STILL TO COME
Several hunters went out in the
hills yesterday morning but many
failed to find ducks which were the
chief object of the hunt. Dr. Baugh
man says that the ducks have not ar
rived yet. He expects them to come
in about a week when the sloughs in
the interior get their first hard frost.
Letterheads, envelopes, billheads,
cards, posters, announcements of r.’d
kinds at The Gateway Job Printery.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
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Sitka Goea Dry—By executive or.
der9 of Judge Jennings Sitka will go
dry. It will remain that way until it
jan be shown to the satisfaction of
the court that the majority of the res
idents desire saloons.
Tho decision was rendered in the
case of the application of Hans An
derson for a license.
After allowing the saloon man the
benefit of the doubt of all of those
said to be in favor of a saloon, the
returns still showed a majority of 10
votes in favor of a dry town.
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City Without Taxation—Regarding
municipal affairs, our inquiry was
made of Mr. Baker, the mayor, and
from him we obtained the facts that
the city was in splendid financial con-,
lition; that the new fire apparatus of
an improved kind had been ordered,
ami that Iditarod was the only incor
porated city in Alaska that lived
without taxation. The city is to be
congratulated upon its efficient officers
and the manner in which they have,
from being deeply in debt, paid off
their bills and made the showing
which we are led to believe exists.—
Iditarod Pioneer.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given, that the
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name and style of Hitchcock
ind Weierman, has been dissolved,
G. I). Hitchcock having sold his in
terest therein to Joseph Weierman,
.vho will conduct the business of the
Susitna bar and roadhouse as sole
proprietor in the future.
All accounts payable by or owing
to said firm will be taken care of by
.he undersigned.
JOSEPH WEIERMAN,
Susitna Bar and Roadhouse, Susitna,
Alaska.
Dated this 31st day of August A. D.
1914.
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wherever eeen Is a guarantee of Wholeeoine
iess end Cleanllneee.
“Aim at the best” Smoked Norwe
gian Herring in Tomato Sauce. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Finch’* Golden Wedding Rre at The Branch.
Have a look at our $15 and $18 all
wool suits. They are the best values
ever shown in Seward. Other prices
up to $35. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual*
ity First”.
Meet me at The Branch.
Seward Cleaning and Pressing
Parlors
(opposite Picture Show)
Ladies and Gents Suits Cleaned
and Pressed
Suits called for and delivered Phone. Malt) 74
Big Ben is right on the job
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every minute of the day. You
can depend on him not merely
to wake you on time, but to keep
fine time and run along time.
He’s heavy, massive, hand
some. He weighs three times
as much as an ordinary alarm.
He lasts three times as long.
He’s got a big, frank, open
face you can easily read in the
dim morning light, a cheerful,
deep-toned voice that will wake
you on your sleepiest morning.
He’s a great clock for those
who’ve got to get up in time
and live on time. He’s the one
alarm clock you can always
count on.
I have just received a fresh
shipment and placed some on
display. Take a look when you
walk by.
$2.50
GEORGE THE JEWELER
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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T1IE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We^ave^YouJWoney
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
HOTEL OVERLAND
E. L. WHITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - * - ALASKA
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The Coleman
FI KST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric belL Modern bathrooms. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA^
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. (1RAFF, - President and (ieneral Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
minium.mm......
P OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe “
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
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
Chas. Mllen
Repeater
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George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MIRLACH
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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
Ottice At the Station. TE-EPHONE MAIN 123
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Location Notices & Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
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2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
.. Seward’s Up-to-date Business House..
Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned fruits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies’ and Gent’s furnishings.
Exclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
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FURNITURE AMD HARDWARE
COAl MINER’S AMD fiOID MINfK’S Sim ICS
I Doors & Windows
Land’s Kanj'es
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tie'llt Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark I Muirs
Jump ('oils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
MalihoiU Koolinj'
I Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
i (las Knj'ine < >il
Niarine Eni'ine Oil
Valve Oil
Klaino (>il
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tent*
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Boarder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's t'oal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cut lery
Fire (’lay
Fire Brick
Lime
('ement
Glass
I tope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. QRAEF
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,
Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez. Latouche, Seward,
Cook Inlet Points and Kodiak Island.
PUGET SOUND-CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle to San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Right reserved tc 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 Maripo>a
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell. Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Ijitouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Sewrard. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without noticelii
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Age^t
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEll.EY. Ppop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATeR BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Host Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast —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.
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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