MAKING OFFICERS
LONDON, March 1.—The number of British soldiers
raised from the ranks to commissioned officers is now
about three thousand in the regular army. In some cases
privates have been suddenly promoted to commsisions but
most of the new officers have been raised from the non
commissioned officer rank. In Kitchener’s army ntanyj
young educated civilians have been given commissions al-1
though they had no military experience before this war
began. Nearly all the ex-army officers who have been for
some time employed in other occupations have gone back:
to the service. Many of the latter are from India and
other possessions. Parliament is still in session but the
opposition refrains from asking questions that might em
barrass the government. Nearly two hundred of the
members of the house of commons are also at the front.
SPRING COMING
PARIS, March 1.—The weather in the western war
zone is improving fast and the grand effort to drive the
Germans out of France will probably soon begin. Reports
from the north show that the sun has been shining warm
ly for some days and that the troops who have been
cramped in the cold anil wet trenches so long see relief
at hand. Two aeroplanes made an appearance over this
city yesterday but did not drop bombs and were apparent
ly only reconnoitering for some purpose not ascertained.
The official report issued this morning shows that all is
going well with our soldiers and their allies. Several
minor successes are noted particularly in the Argonne re
gion where the Germans were so active a couple of weeks
ago.
SAY FRENCH USE GASES
BERLIN. March 1.—The announcement was made
here todav officially that the French are now using shells
that contain poisonous cases contrary to the international
rules of war. When the shells explode the gases spread
for a considerable distance and kill the German soldiers or
render them unconscious. Some of the Berlin newspapers
hint that if such a course is persisted in this nation has
something that will enable it more than to meet the enemj
at his own game. The people of this city now seem to he
convinced that the chief force ot the Russian power has
been spent and that the danger of a Russian invasion of
German territory has passed forever._
THEOLOGICAL STI DENTS
KIGTH IN THK R \NkS.
BERLIN’. Feb. 2?.—That there is
a considerable number of German
pastors and theological students serv
ing in the armies at the front, is evi
denced by figures made public here.
In the Kindom of Wurtemburg 168
pastors have been called to arms, and
90 are already in the fighting lines.
Of the 1T0 divinity students at the
University of Tuebingen l.'O have en
tered the army.
In the Army of the Argonne there
is one entire company composed of
theologians. All the German univer
sities which have theological depart
ments report large numbers of enlist
ments from this class of students.
Very few of them, iL is stated, care to
serve as officers but prefer to serve in
the ranks, where it is believed their
influence on the ordinary soldiers will
have great effect.
HOFFMAN DEAD.
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 27.—Hermann
Hoffman, political editor of the Ham
burger Xachrichten, aiul for many,
years chief confidant of Bismarck, is,
dead at Hamburg. He was the auth-j
or of a biography of Bismarck.
Another of Bismarck’s close friends!
once wrote testily of Hoffman: “Hej
comes every week to see Bismarck,!
and prints whatever the prince says
to him, quite indifferent to whether,
it is well-considered statement or the,
contrary.”
Last night, or was it Saturday
night, a light apperaed over Sewardj
just after midnight. The same sort
of apparition appeared over Sitka.
some time ago. Without trying to
spoil Sitka’s boast at all it is prob
ably safe to say that it was a lighted'
tov balloon.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
J Branch.
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Free from attack by toredos or decay; cost no more TO
DRIVE. A CREOSOTED FILE dock or bridge is a per
manent structure. The savimr from the use of creosoted
material is enormous, as compared with the untreated. No
expense, inconvenience or loss of business due to frequent
renewals of toredo-eaten and decayed material.
Write for information and prices.
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Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Board, family stylo. Breakfast* from t> to H a. in. Dinner, 11 a. in.
to ) p. m. Supper, to 7 p. m. Kates, $1.00.
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN,
or Private Boxes Proprietor.
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Rates reasonable.
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USE THE PHONE
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S. M. GRAFF, • President and General Manager
" PALACE JINGLES " ,
If you’r anchored safe in Seward,
Let your mind now be at rest.
For in lookng o’er these Northern
Towns
You’ve surely struck the beut.
| Cause Seward has the Palace Bar;
It’s famed from East to West,
And Sourdoughs from all the North
Will tell you “SHEKWOOD’S best.”
NEWS NOTES
The city council will meet this even
ing to prepare for the city election.
The law requires that notice of elec
tion must be published once a week
during the four weeks preceding the
election. It is likely that the election
hoard will be elected at the council
this evening.
Senator Ray says that the presi
dents of the lower house and the sen
ate will be elected today at Juneau
after a caucus. The clerks etc. will
also be elected. It is possible that the
results of these elections might reach
the Gateway from its Juneau cor
respondent before going to press to
day.
Jack Honan has returned after
quite a prolonged absence in the hills.
At least ten lots were sold in the
past few days but most of the sales
are not for publication for certain
reasons.
Agent Guptil says the Mariposa
ought to arrive at Cordova today.
Agent Blue expects the Watson here
on Wednesday.
i E. 0. Sawyer is the second candi
i date to announce himself positively
for the municipal election. When he
| heard that Doctor Dagget was the first
candidate he said; “Put me down
Number two.” A few others are be
ing mentioned as candidates but these
are the first two to openly announce
I themselves.
The cable is now open to Juneau.
Taking the largest daily paper pub
lished in Alaska, outside of Juneau,
and counting the number of lines on
its first page for one issue just to hand
it is found that the first page has 252
lines. The Gateway first page of the
same date had .‘*74 lines. The same
proportion is the normal one every day
of the week.
The* territorial legislature meets to
day for the first sitting of the ses
sion. The day will probably be spent
in organizing work and nothing
worthy of note, with the exception of
the election of presidents and officials,
may be expected for a few days at
least.
The Washington correspondent of
the Seattle Times says that the route
of the Alaska government railroad
will not be decided probably until af
ter the adjournment of congress.
The government moves slowly, but
it is gratifying to note that a special
counsel has bien appointed for the
Ala.'.ka Engineering Commission, and
one of his duties is to examine the
title of the Alaska N’orthen Railway,
which is somewhat clouded. For
tunately, no such procedure is neces
sary in reference to the ownership of i
the Copper River & Northwestern!
road, as no secret has been made as
to the men who control that road. J
Cordova Times.
A large and complete new assort
ment of boys hats just received. Also
new styles in mens cloth hats and
caps. Look them over. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
“Seward’s Pioneer Show House’
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man'gr.
“A Heel Show”
“Get the Casino Habit”
TO-NIGHT
" Uncle
loins
Cabin”
Three Heels.
Rastns and the Game Cock
A Sidcaplitter.
Change Every Other Night
Admission 25c; Children 10c
Reserved Seats 50c
For
Reliable Information
On Broad Pass
H. E. ELLSWORTH,
A.vsayet and Chemist, Seward,
LONDON, Feb. 27.—England has
just put into the field a scientific nov
elty—a motor bacteriological labora
tory, fully equipped, the gift of ft
wealthy man who wishes to remain'
anonymous.
In a few days the car and equip
ment will be taken to the front in
France, where, in charge of a medical
officer, it is to be the headquarters for
advanced experiments and tests rela
tive to the many contagious and in
fectious diseases to which troops al
ways are subject. A motor-cycle at
tached to the outfit will make trips
to and from the trenches and hos
pitals. bringing back to the laboratory
cultures for examination.
POPULATION^ABOUT 600.
The Gateway is in receipt of a let
ter from a man who says he has in
vestigated the matter and finds the
population of Seward is about 600.
Paints, Glass, Lubricating and Paint
Oils. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
First.”
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
i
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
See us before sending outside for
your lob printing.
All kinds of plain sewing done at
the Hotel Panama.
Preferred Stock Fish Flakes, 24
hours fresher than “fresh fish.’ Makes
the kind of Creamed fish, Irish bails,
Fish chowder and Fish hash that
simply melts in your mouth. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.
12 inch top Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
$4.00 pr. We also have Goodrich Hi
press White Pacs. The “long wearing”
Ball Band and Eureka Red Sole pacs
all moderately priced. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get
any news they can of the place where
the government railroad will be. To
save writing letters you could send
the Gateway, either your own read
copy or get another.
To the
Property Owners
of Seward:
There is a steady and increasing
demand for property in Seward, and]
for improved property in particular.
Customers are making inquiries of us
daily ,and the supply of cabins avail
able for rent is at present extremely
limited. Any kind of a cabin or build
ing in Seward is now rentable. Eevery
steamer is bringing new arrivals to
Seward and it is necessary for them
all to have a place to live when they
arrive here.
We want to ask' every property
holder in Seward to assist us in look
ing after the wants of the new comers
and to that end, ask that they furnish
us with a list of their property, that
they wish to rent and we will do all
that we can to lease or rent it for you.
It does not make any difference
whether it is a residence or business
I
property, we have numerous demands
for bith, and will be able to place
either for you in a short time.
It is up to the citizens of Seward to
look after the comfort of the new
comers and as an act of hospitality
alone it is up to you to list your prop
erty if you care to rent it.
We now have a few choice bargains
in real estate, and if you are in the
market for anything in that line, we
would be pleased to go over the list
with you, and possibly we may find
just what you want .
Strangers are cordially invited to
call at our office and make their
wants known.
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
“Seward will be the big town of
Alaska and today it is the most thriv
ing small city in the whole territory.”
said Frank Crouley yesterday after
mushing in over the trail from the
Coast. “Kvery day sees new arrivals
there,” he continued, “while but few;
people are leaving. Those who do
leave Seward are going to points not
far from there and along the route;
that they expect the railroad to fol
low. The camp has the appearance
of a good old stampede and it will
bear watching.”—Fairbanks Times.
_________
NOTICE TO VOTERS.
Notice is hereby given to the quali
fied electors of the Town of Seward,
Alaska, that the poll book for the an
nual general election to be held April
6, 1915, is now open at the office of the
undersigned towrn clerk of said town.
By the provisions of ordinance No.
12, of the Ordinances of the Town of
Seward, Alaska, all persons are re
quired, as a condition precedent to
their voting, to register in said poll
book, at any time after the first Mon
day in March and before the last Sat
urday prior to the general municipal
election to be held as aforesaid, April
6, 1915.
Chapter 1, of the Session laws of
the Territory of Alaska for the year
1913, in an Act entitled, “An act to
! extend the elective franchise to wo
! men in the Territory of Alaska,”
provides: Section 1. “That in all
i elections which are now, or may here
after be authorized by law in the Ter
ritory of Alaska, or any sub-division
or municipality thereof, the elective
j franchise is hereby extended to such
j women as have the qualifications of
l citizenship required of male electors.”
Carl Almy,
Town Clerk of the Town
of Seward, Alaska.
Issued by the authority of the Com
mon council of the Town of Seward,
Alaska, by ordinance therefor duly
passed and adopted in regular ses
sion Feb. 3, 1913.
The finest kind of job work as well
as the plainest is done by the Gate
way.
WHEN IN SEATTLE
CO DIRECT TO
CHEASTY’S
Make yourself at home. Leave your package* and i-uit case
there, they will take care of them until you call no charge.
IT’S TIME WELL SPENT AT THIS STORE
TT? A CTTV^C Men’s and Young
V^JL1Ju/\0 1 I O Men’s Wear
O. C. CHAVES, Pre«. and Manager
SEATTLE Second Ave. and Spring St.
PEACE AND PLENTY
—did ever these words mean so
much as now, and were we ever
so near to securing both as at
this time and in this country?
BANK WITH US
BANK OF SEWARD
Seward BROWN S HAWKINS I.H
“Quality First”
We are Increasing our Furniture Department continually, and
in better position to fill your wants in this line than ever before
BIG SPECIAL ON MATTRESSES THIS WEEK
full Site 40-lb. Cotton Top Mattresses. Kegular Price $9.50, Special $6.85
Solid Oak Center Table! op
24 in. x 24 In. in Fumed Oak
Also
Folding Card and Sewing Tables.
Solid Oak Dresser
A high Grade Dresser as Pictured
in a very pretty Wax Finish with
Large Mirror nicely made.
An Extra Good Value.
A Good Hard Wood
Oak Diner
with Imitation
Leather Seat,
Gold Oak Finish.
e i
BIG VALUE
A Large Site Wash Stand
Good Sire Mirror,
Special $12.00
Splendid Oak Rocker
Hard Wood
with Imitation
Leather Seal,
Golden Oak Finish.
A Remarkable Value in a Golden Oak Dininj Room Table. Top 42 in., Fxtends to 5 ft., M5.00
Brown & Hawkins
“Quality First”
SEWARD_KNIK
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection j BILL DEVINE
. “ PALACE JINGLES "
If you’ve just arrived in Seward
Looking for a place to light,
And want to see a man’s resort
That’s stocked and fixed up right,
Just drop in at THE PALACE,
If you want to drink, or eat,
And you’ll admit that we have got
A place that’s hard to beat.