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Entered ;is second class matter at the postoffice, Seward, Alaska._
THK LOSS of tin line steamship, the Admiral Sampson, is to be sincerely
regretted, chiefly, of course, because of the sad loss ot life accompanying it.
hut also because in the Admiral line Seward has
THK LOSS OF THK always had a staunch friend that always tried to
SAMPSON give this city the best service and the best treat
ment possible.
The loss of the Sampson is not due in the least to the line and Sewards
old friend. Captain Zim Moore, was second to none in the care given to his
.ship and in ability as a navigator, but it is felt, in spite of ail that, that the
company and it* officer* feel a personal loss in the sinking of the vessel that
hail become so familiar to them as well as to ourselves, ami it may not be
regarded as assuming too much to express through this paper the regret that
the company has met w ith such a mishap.
For the poor members of the crexv who had stopped otT at Seward so often
and who have now lost their lives there is nothing but regiet. From the gt n
ial Captain "Zim" himself to the humblest member of the crew none ever
showed anything but the greatest consideration for those who truNoiled up
ami down on their vessel. Like all the officials ot the line they wete men
with whom it was a pleasure to be acquainted anti it is not at all saying too
much to >tate that in those who were drowned Seward tools that she has
lost those who were close to her.
What better pancgy rie could be uttered about that same crew than to re
peat the story of the wreck: “Captain Moore refused to leave the ship—Of
ten men drowned eight were* members ot the crew—Of those eight three were
chief officers The rest were a ste wan less whose duty it was to look attci
the women passengers, a watchman, the wireless operator whose post must
be held to the end in honor, and a humble messboy l he captain, the chief en
gineer, the third officer went down with their vessel when all the women were
saved with the exception o’ one who. no doubt, forgot hrself in earing for her
helpless charges".
That is the story of the Sampson wreck the story which in itself speaks
louder than any words of duty nobly done.
HAVE YOC noticed during the present war how similar are the tactics
of the battling nations to those of politicians before an election?
Jui«t before the polling day stories an* -amt out from the various head
quarters telling that the candidates of the several ptu,. .»v sure of win
ning. They seem to think that by anticipating victory they are improving
their chances of heading the poll, ami maybe they are. for it is human to
go with the strongest and help might be secured by pretending strength
whether you have it or not.
In the same way we read now a dispatch from St. Petersburg informing
us that the Russians are carrying all before them in spite of the fact that a
message from \ ienna states that the Austrians have licked the seven deadly
sins out of 'em. From Nish—which, by the way. reminds a person somehow
of Knik—wo hear that the Servians have killed and captured about as great a
number of Austrians as make up the whole Servian army. From Berlin we
learn that the crown prince and the Hrand Cuke of Something are chasing
the allies across France notwithstanding the report from Paris that the
French have taken the offensive and repulsed the Hermans.
Maybe those powers have their eyes on Italy, Turkey, China and a few
others of the wily nations that might or might not have their ears close to
the ground to hear whither flows the tide of victory that they might, even at
the eleventh hour, take it at the flood by joining the side that looks like a
conqueror. But. then, nations are politicians, and why should we wonder
that their methods are similar ?
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
After a fight lasting several years
the Cordova town council has finally
granted an electric light and power
franchise to H. 11. Knox. It is re
ported that the Cordova Water and
Power company will contest the ease
in the courts in order to keep its com
petitor out of the field.
Juneau—The example of the last
two administrations is to be followed
and money will be borrowed to pay
the expenses of the town for the bal
ance of the year. Mayor Reck hopes
that with the improvements contem
plated, the city debt will be reduced
to $o0,000 this year. Of this amount.
B. M. Behrends and President Brad
ley loaned the city $5,000.
A big brown bear attempted to
steal a hog which the Signal Corps
boys at Eagle were raising for fresh
meat next winter. The bear put up
a fight but there were too many guns
for him. The porker was badly
scratched by the bear.
That the Alaska railway commis
sion will be able to report amazing
figures on the commerce of Alaska is
indicated in a compilation made by
Robert W. Baxter, president of the
Alaska Steamship company and vice
president of the Copper River and
Northwestern railroad. According to
Baxter's figures, merchandise valued
at more than $18,700,000 has been
shipped from Seattle to Alaska during
the past ten months. This, in round
figures, is more than $5,500,000 in ex
cess of the shipments made for the
banner year of 1012.
The Fairbanks Commercial club is
making a campaign for new members.
The club is planning to take an active
part in preparing an agricultural ex
hibit for the San Francisco fair.
Wesley Glass, the 17-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. George Glass, of
Nome, ditsl at that place July 28.
The Boy Scout organization of
Nome has had a busy season. Among
its activities was a hike and a summer
camp.
Nome—James Protopapas has re
j ceived a telegram stating that a rep
resentative of the Royal Fruit store
| company has purchased a building at
1 Sewatd and would soon start a store
at that place.
Comparison shows that Alaska has
an area of 586,400 square miles and
a population of 64,556. Sweden, Nor
way and Finland combined have an
area of 441,576 square miles and a
populate n of 10,884,85,9. The thre*
Kuroj ean countries are in the same
at tude with Alaska, and climatic
and physical conditions are said to
be poetically the same. The figures
illustrate what opportunity exists for
development in Alaska.—North Kaki
ma Herald.
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FULL
QUART
——BOTTLED IN BOND—
Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
Pure Potato Flour, unexcelled for
puddings, cakes, soups, graincs, etc.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”. (
Long distance telephone oooth at the
Branch. *
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
You Ret local Ranch Krrs with your llnm
and Bacon at (iambic's Restaurant.
Try (lelhardt’s genuine Mexican
chili con carne. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
A large assortment of men's negli
gee shirts, both light and dark colors;
values to $.‘5 each; your cl oice, $1.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
Men’s “Boss of the Road” blue
jumpers, 50c each, worth $1. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First”.
New line fancy candies, box choco
lates and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
Finch’s Holden Wedding Rve at The Branch. |
Stoves, Ranges, Camp Stoves. Window
(llau, Faints andOils. Brown & Hawkins.
Hardware and Furniture Dept. IJuality lirst
You’ll find everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
The name "GnmbleV I* ft Trade Mark and
j wherever aeen ia a >ruar«ntee of Wholesome
iusb and Cteanltneaa.
Call up Main 68 for fryers, broilers
roasters. Dressed to order.
Taints, oils, plass and wall paper at
Drown & Hawkins Hardware and
Furniture Dept. “Quality First”.
Miller's Barber Shop
\\V muko a specialty of
removing: warts, etc.
hot and Cold BATHS Always Ready
If you have rheumatism or a
“stroke”, come to MILLER’S BAR
BER SHOP and pet a pood STEAM
ALCOHOL BATH and a pood RUB
DOWN by AGEE.
W anted
Immediately
too
t itizens
of Seward
io make
money on their
•/
real estate
holdings
List it with us
We have a hahit ol
selling everything
we not our hands on
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
The Commerce
K. \V. I’OWKIiS
Proprietor
rooms in conniption
Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
BEST BRANDS Draught and
Bottled Beers
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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THE REST 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 Save YotHVIoney
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
O. W. PALMES, Knik, Alaska
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Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWAKD, - * ' ALASKA
The Coleman
PIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Elect lie lights. Electric hell. Mooern hath rooms. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
While in Knik Stay at
MORRISON ROAD HOUSE
Host Popular Mouse In Town
(iood Accommodation. lirst Class Board. Prices Reasonable.
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Hugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth A vc
S*1 C OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe ^:::z
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Propriety *
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
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The Celebrated
Chas. Milen
Kepeater
George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD NU6GET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MIRLACH
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
<Mice At III.- station. TELEPHONE MAIN 133
A
Evinrude
Motors
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2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Location Notices the Gateway
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 Vecjetahles.
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.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MIIVFR’S AM> (iOl II MINfK'S Sll'l'l IfS
Doors &. Windows
Land’s Ranges
I X L I \irlor Healers
(lasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Til'll! Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plus's
.lump i 'oils
Hatteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
A sliest os
P It Paper
Malihoiil Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
(ias Engine (>iI
.Ni.irine Engine Oil
Valve ()il
FJaine < >il
Floor Oil
Linseed < >il
Cup (ireuse
Paints
Lacquerot Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
(’oal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot (ions
Ammunit ion
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Cap*
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blaeksinit h's ('o:tl
Bellow*
Wheel Barrow*
(’lit lory
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Uopo
Mercury
Seine Tw ine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC
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 SAMPSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat.
Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez, Latouche, Seward,
Cock 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 to change steamers uiul sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. «;
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days lor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Mariposa
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 13th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch lljrbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Uitouche and Sew ard
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
IgTRight reserved to change tins schedule without notice's^
p. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. P«op.
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 Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Kverybody 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
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