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When President Wilson as quoted as saying that he will give no at tent
lion to the question of a route for the Alaska railroad until the report of the
engineering commission is made he was probably quoted correctly. However,
without in the least questioning the abiliity and honor of any correspondent,
ve should be careful in accepting everything we read just at present about
dial subject. \s stated before, there are many strings now being vigorous!)
nulled at Washington. It is hard to understand how the government could
think of purchasing the railroad at lordova it it takes over this one. What
would be the advantage to be derived?
\t the annual high jinks of the Gridiron club some days ago in Wash
ington D. C. one of the skits suggested a little sarcasm in deailng with the
reception which capital gets in Alaska, trom memory this skit can be des
iribed as an insinuation that capitalists are not wanted in this territory. The
Gridiron club is, as everyone knows^ made up of the newspapermen of the
capital and the suggestion by them that capital is not wanted in this country
leads to the belief that such an opinion really exists at the seat of the fed
eral government.
It is hard to understand how such an erroneous idea could get abroad, but
it probably due to the fact that some sorts ol Alaskans take sort of diabol
ical pleasure in baiting the Guggenheims. 1 he delegat from the territory him
self may have lent some help to generating this peculiar conception of us
folks. He certainly has lost no opportunity to hold the Gugg bugbaboo before
the eyes of congress and the administration until he has almost made the
Guggs famous.
Look here. Gridiron club, *tis joking you were. “If there be on this
earthly sphere—A boon, an offering we hold dear" as the poet said—*tis
CAPITAL.
Hut the Guggenheims have been quite a help to some members of the
community in more senses than one. If we had no Guggs someone else would
have to he discovered on whom to pour the vials of our righteous wrath.
About the only means left to some of us to prove our illimitable love for
humanity is to jump on the Guggs every time we got a chance.
Hut then let us tell those people back in Washington that if they have
any doubt of our welcome for capital let them try it. \\ e want capital more
than anything else and this is not meant for the Gridiron club either, for the
chances are that if you stm>d everyone of those newspapermen on their heads
you couldn’t find six htis in the saw dust next morning.
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CORDOVA.—E. K. Kerwood, assoc
iated with S. Blum & Co., received a
telegram late this afternoon announc
ing the death of his wife Mrs. L. L).
Kerwood in Seattle this morning.
SEATTLE Dec. 26.—A. K. Beat
son, discoverer of the big copper mine
at Latouche now operated by the
Alaska Syndicate, died here today.
Mr. Beutson was about 60 years of
age. For his half interest in the La
touche island property he received
half a million dollars, it is claimed by
people in his confidence, five years,
ago since which time he has resided
in Seattle.
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SEATTLE, Dec. 28.—C. W. Wiley,
a large stockholder and general man
ager of the Pacific-Alaska Steamship
Line, operating the Admiral boats,
has resigned his position with the
company and R. J Ringwood, who
has been traffic manger at San
Francisco, succeeds him.
SEATTLE, Dec. 26.—Mrs. Anettc
Loder was convicted in the federal
court today on the charge of using
THE KAISER WILLIAM
VISITS FAMOUS HOUSE.
lie and Chancellor Stand Where
Bismarck and Napoleon III Stood.
SEDAN, Dec. 30— Emperor William
and Chancellor von Bethmann Holl
weg, who were in the vicinity of Se
dan Oct. 10th, visited the house at
Donchery, near Sedan, where Bis
marck first met Napoleon III. Sept.,
2nd, 1870. Both the Emperor and his
chancellor left mementos of their vis
it in the form of gold and their names.
Having nothing else with which toi
write his, Emperor William borrowed
a card from a person of his suite and
i wrote on the back of it “Wilhelm II.
I. R.”
**I knew perfectly who were the two
I men who came here in Sept., 18<0,
said Madame Fournaire-Liban, speak
ing of the visit. “But this time I had
no idea who was speaking to me. I
chatted with them freely and one of
them complained bitterly that the
French send the Algerians, the Moroc
cans, the Senegalians and other sav
ages against the Germans. I hen the I
remark of one of the officers in the
party revealed the identity of the
speaker. It was Emperor Williamll.'
Another of the party was Prince Wal
demar, son of Prince Henry. What
seems to have made the most impres
sion on the old lady was the statute
of the chancellor, who she thus com-'
pares to Bismarck. “He is tall, very j
tall, but he has not the wicked eyes
of Bismarck.”
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the mail to defraud, in the sale of
wildcat mining stock.
Mrs. Loder was the former presi
dent of the Kuprean Copper Mining
Co., of Alaska, and has, it is claimed,
made restitution of the money.
Lieut. Dougherty, chief signal
office-* in charge of the military cable
and telegraph lines, received word
from Donnelly’s that Francis E. John
son. one of the operators stationed at
the interior station had been found
dead on the trail by two Nome pros
pectors who were travelling to the
coast.
Alex. Creighton, the old sourdough
who died at Chitina last week, was
buried there. Almost every adult in
the place turned out to pay their last
respects to the old pioneer. Rev.
James McBride of Cordova officiated.
Boys all Wool Blue Flannel Shirts.
$2.00 each Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
first.”
The name “Gamble’s” is a trade
mark and wherever seen is a guaran
tee of wholesomeness and cleanliness.
New shipment of Kerosene Gas
Lamps just arrived. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality first.”
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
We have just received from the Outside a carefully selected line of the
latent things in men’s hats. The late models in the new shades of Tan, smoke
Blues and Browns.
Stetson and Hardeman models and all correct, both as to style and quality.
It will pay you to drop m and have a look, whether you are intending purchas
ing now, or later. Prices reasonable, too, ranging from $2.50, to $‘>.00 each.
In addition to the hats we also received a fine lit of caps. Winter and
steamer weights, some with ear flaps, fur faced. New shapes and winter
shades. Nice line and prices from $1.00 to $2.00.
On the last boat we just got in two dozen suits that we had made to order,
especially for the Seward trade. We personally selected the fabric and the
styles and since the finished garments arrived we feel safe in saying that we
have the classiest and most complete line of men’s clothes in Seward. Ihe
garments are all cut on the latest lines and in fabrics that were gotten out
for this winter.
Some new ideas in athletic vests with patch pockets, English model coats,
and all of the little conceits that go to make up the correct dress for a man
wno cares. If you care for Norfolks, we have a few in Donegal tweeds, with
the Norfolk idea carried out even in the vest. Its really worth jour while
to drop in and have a look at a line like this and we like to show them to you.
4
There is a steady run on the Kenyon Balmacaans and the careful dressers
are taking advantage of our large assortment in this popular garment, ^ou
might as well get a coat that you will like to wear when you get Outside, as
to get one that will, look like you have worn for the past five years.
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post’* Seward, Alaska
BRITISH FEAR
IS GROUNDLESS
EXAMINATION SHOWS GERMANS
NOT PREPARED TO BOM
BARD CITIES.
LONDON, Dec. 30.—Major General
Desmond O’Callaghan, of the Royal
I Artillery, has been investigating n
j number of alarmist reports which
have had wide circulation in England,
to the effect that German ordnance
agents have for years past been pre
paring for the German invasion of
England by secretly placing in factory
foundations, tennis courts, and resi
dences, deep concrete foundations,
suitable for use with the heaviest Ger
man siege artillery. These concrete
foundations, according to rumor, were
always discovered in positions “com
manding” London, or Edinburgh, or
Dublin. “All bosh,” says General O’
Callaghan, who is inclined to be a tri
fle annoyed at having to waste his
time on “such nonsense.” His report
to the public says in part:
“I have had the pleasure for the
past few weeks of assisting Scotland
Yard in the inspection of concrete
platforms, and appraising their dan
I ger from a military point of view.
: Since the discovery of an alleged gun
platform at Willesden, reports of simi
lar preparations for the bombardment
of London have been received from all
' quarters. To sum up my investiga
tion there is no reason to suppose
that the floors or roofs of any factor
ies, or tennis courts, constitute in any
way a danger to the public.
Lawn tennis grounds in all direct
ions have been reported and their
tremendous solidity vouched for by
nervous communities but all turn out
an examination to be of usual type,
six inches and not six feet thick.
“It would be a waste of energy and
ammunition for the enemy to bring
over to England howitzers of the
weight and unweildiness of his 42
centimeter howitzers, which are the
only ones requiring a concrete plat
form. Any of the smaller and more
portable howitzers, which are fired
off their wheels, would very much bet
ter serve his purpose.”
Finch’s Golden Wedding itye at The
Branch.
See us befoie sending outside f>r
your job printing.
! AMERICAN AMBULANCE
CORPS VERY USEFUL.
Men From This Country Take Chances
Caring for the Sick.
PARIS, Dec. 30.—'The American
Ambulance Corps of Paris has done
much daring work at the front but
thus far there has not been a single
casualty among the staff, composed
of doctors, bearers and automobile
drivers. Near a village a man in the
firing zone was killed by a shell while
watching the American Ambulance
men placing a wounded man in an
automobile, yet no one else was hurt.
A British Ambulance next to one of
the American cars was struck by a
shell and blown into fragments, killing
or wounding the entire crew, but none
of the American party nearby was
touched.
Some doubt has arisen as to wheth
er neutrals should expose themselves
to such danger, but the difficulty has
been with the leaders of the American
Ambulance to keep their associates
out of the range of fire. The Ameri
can train is often cheered when it ap
pears close to the trenches. The men
stay at the front a w’eek or ten days
and are then relieved by others from
Paris. A repair car accompanies the
ambulance at the front and any ac
cident to a machine is thus almost im
mediately repaired. Enough duplicate
parts are kept in stock in this repair
car to construct a new machine out
right.
ALGERIAN SOLDIERS
LOOK PICTURESQUE.
DUNKIRK, Dec. 30.—A troop of
Goumiers, or Algerian native cavalry,
created more interest here on their
way to the front than any of the
French African or British Indian
troops, because their equipment is en
tirely Moorish excepting their rifles.
High backed Moorish saddles, built
with all the comfort of rocking chairs,
are girthed upon wild looking Arab
horses. The men wear blue robes,
boots of red Morocco leather and a
white bowl-like fez, about which is
wound a band of brown yarn. I he
color of the men is light, although
well tanned by the sun, but their hair
and eyes are jet black. One of the
officers is a native who won mention
in the despatches 18 times and re
ceived the cross of the Legion of Hon
or in the Algerian wars.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
IT DAVC TO GET IT
I 1 KM T O FROM THE
STANDARD FURNITURE CO.
SEATTLE — "It’s Better and Costs Less”
EMPRESS COOKING STOVES
The
Famous
Empress
SI5.50
Anjextra heavy
and well made
cast Iron cook
stove; guaran
teed a perfect
baker, 4 hole top
with 15 in. oven
$15.50;
with 16 in. oven
$ 18.50.
Vstnoerir&°
The Beach
Empress
$8.75
A good, guaranteed cast
Iron Cook Stove; top end
shelf; large front hearth.
Exactly like picture with
4 holes.
With 14-Inch oven
$8.75.
With 16-Inch oven
$11.75.
Mail Orders promptly filled. Illustrated
catalog of Heaters, Stoves and Ranges
sent free on request.
Is tore Co
Second Ave. at PlnelSt. SEATTLE
TVTOW is the time to select your Xmas Presents. Get
’ in early while we have a nice assortment to se
lect from. All useful presents:
Cut Glass, Plain and Decorated China
Ladies’ Silk Hose
44 Silk Gloves
44 Handkerchiefs
44 Sweaters
44 Knit Goods
Anything you could wish lor in the way of presents
for Men.
Just received a fine lot o( Holland
Bulbs. If planted now will flower for
Easter. Easter Lily, Narcissus, Daffo
dils, Hyacinths, Tulips and Crocus.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MIMER’S AMI GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Woather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
.Niarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4 |
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine 'I'wine
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,
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.
Rightjreserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B. F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE. Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. *S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S.’DORA 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"^
P. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Sewar'd
W. A. M'NEILEY. P«o*.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC 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
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