U. S. NAVY MAY BUILD
PLANT TO MAKE SHELLS
WASHINGTON. — Secretary Dan
iels is preparing to meet the British
government’s refusal to permit Had
Jield, Ltd., to manufacture projectiles
for the American navy by making
ready to equip a government plant to
do the work. On la nee experts were
put to work on the plans.
“I expect work to begin on the
plant in the spring," said Secretary
Daniels, “and the machinery will be
advertised for soon."
Secretary Daniels conferred with
Charles M. Schwab, of Bethlehem,
whose bids were rejected by the navy
department.
Schwab is understood to have told
the secretary that the Bethlehem
Steel Company would exert every ef
fort to furnish supplies for the navy,
and desired that the department
should consider that plant as an asset
of the nation.
He said he would take up the ques
tion of cost ot shells, ordnance and j
material \\ith officials of the cot?*-(
pany.
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Wat ei fill & Frazier whiskey at
The Branch.
Butterkist popcorn for sale at the
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HE PORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION
of The BANK OF SEWARD, located at
Seward. Territory of Afnsk*. at the close of
business on the 13th day of lehruary, 1917. j
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts . $1.3..>15.40
Overdrafts . 1.360.* 1
Bunds. Warrants and other se
curities . 1.960.00
Banking house, furniture an.l fiv
. tures . 17.673.06
' Other real estate owned . 2.*51.00
Due from banks .. .16,129.46
Checks on other hanks and other
cash items .
li dust on hand .
Cash on hand . 71.213.3
TOT \L . $308,237.91
LIABILITIES
Capita! stock paid in . $ 23.000.00
Surplus fund ... 3.000.00,
Undivided profits .
Due to banks deinisiis . 63.632.*9
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Certified checks . 284.96,
TOTAL . $308,237.91 ,
United States *»f America.
Territory of Alaska.
Third Judicial Division )
1. Sidney Anderson. Vice-President of the |
abu^e named bank, do solemnly swear that the ,
foreaoinic statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
SIDNEY ANDERSON.
Vice-President.
Correct Attest:
CHAS. E. BROWS
FRANK. L. BALLA1NK
Directors
(Notarial Seal)
Subscribed and *worn to before me this
17th dav of February. 1917.
J LINDLEY GREEN.
\\| ry Public in and for the Territory of
A aska. My commission expires November
20. 1917.
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Broadway Cafe
W. H. LINDUi
A PLACE TO EAT
REALITY. QEANT1TY
S1:KYICK, ELKANLINESS
Booths for ladies and party
rooms
Open Day and Night
VILLA SAILS
FOR JAPAN
Reported that Bandit has
Started on Trip to
Secure Help
F.l. PASO, Monday, Feb. 19 —
Putu*ho Villa has embarked from a
Mexican port on the west coast for
Japan, according to VV. L. Crawford,
rich cattleman.
Crawford says that his informant
is a Mexican upon whom he places ab
solute reliance. The bandit’s plan,
said Crawford was to negotiate with
the Japanese in an effort to have them
aid his cause rather than Carranza.
TURKS TO DIE
FIGHTING FOR
CONSTANTINOPLE
CONSTANTINOPLE. Monday,
Feb. 19. —-“Turkey stands ready to
fight to the last man to retain Con
stantinople." declared Talaat Bev,
grand vizier in a speech before the
chamber of deputies on the policy of
the new cabinet.
WIDOW OF BANK
PRESIDENT WEDS !
YOUNG ARTIST
CHICAGO, Monday, Feb. 19.—Mrs.
E. \V. Andrews, widow of the late
president of the Seattle National bank
and Edward O. Talbojt, a Terre
Haute artist. 17 years her junior,
were married here yesterday.
COL DWAVE OUT
LINE; -15 AT M. 34
With clear weather the mercury
dropped again yesterday and lb below
zero was reported from Mile f*4 this
morning. •
At Kern creek the mercury stood 14
above, with 12 above at the railroad
building here.
Fresh Butterkist popcorn at the
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ANTON JOHANSEN
Seldovia, Alaska
First-class merchandise at rea
sonable prices, prompt service.
AUGUSTINE & KYER CANDIES
% A fresh supplv arrived on last boat, also a big shipment of
EL FIRMA CIGARS
Clear Havana. Special attention given mail and phone orders.
SEW ARP DRUG COMPANY_
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The Seward General
Hospital
desires to acquaint the general hospital inter
ests of this country with the facilities of this
institution for giving the latest devised methods
of nursing care to persons requiring medical or
surgical treatment. Special attention given to
patients requiring gynecological treatments.
Hydrotherapeutic treatments carefully follow
ed. This building, just complete, electric light
ed, steam heated, hot and cold water. Physi
cians placing patients in our care will receive
every ethical attention. Prompt readiness for
accidents, obstretrics and emergencies, day or
night. For further particulars address,
SISTER SUPERIOR.
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PILOTING OF
AIRSHIPS IN
ALASKA, OAIT
Pinch Pair for a Unique
Swindle at Rate of
$35 a Victim
CHICAGO. — (Special) — Sailing
airships in Alaska at $5,000 a year
was the alluring prospect by which
| Charles O’Connor ami H. V. Broen
strup, operating as the Bankers- Un
i derwriters’ association, with offices in
! Chicago, swindled scores of persons
throughout the United States, indict
ments returned by the Federal grand^
jury' allege.
The indictments, charging using the
mails to defraud, were based on evi
dence that the men obtained thou
sands of dollars from their victims,
according to attaches of the office of
United States Attorney Charles F.
Clyne.
The partners, it is charged, repre
sented that they were “manufacturers
of motors, pleasure and commercial
vehicles, hydroplanes and aeroplanes.”
They advertised in circulars and let
ters that they could obtain positions
for their clients in Alaska as aviators,
working four hours a day, at a salary
of $5,000 a year.
Applicants were required to pur
chase stock in the “company” and pay
$35 tuition fees for a course of “in
struction” in flying.
GOLD STRIKE
IN BAY NEAR
SMELTER DOCK
Ore Lost From Alaskan
Boats Given Once
Over by Diver
TACOMA.—(Special.)—One of tne
biggest gold strikes ever made in the
vicinity of Tacoma, Wash., has been
made by Diver Walter McCray, who
while prospecting in the vicinity of
the smelter dock found a lead which
he declared to be proving a bonanza.
This mine is off the smelter dock
and in about 60 feet of water. It is
made up of the ore that has fallen
overboard from the vessels while un
loading. During the years vessels
have been leaving their rich ore car
goes. at these docks some of the ore,
in spite of ever>r effort on the part of
the company, has dropped into the
bay.
The great difficulty in this mine,
however, is water, it always being
flooded in spite of low tides.
Cured of His Bashfulness
A shy young man had been calling
for months on the sweetest girl in the
world, but being bashful, his suit lan
guished. Finally she decided it was
up to her to start something, so the
next time he called she pointed to the
carnation in his button-hole and said:
‘Til give you a kiss for that car
nation."
The young man’s color outdid the
carnation in brilliancy, but the ex
change was made. Then he grabbed
his hat and started to leave the room.
“Why, where are you going?" she
asked in surprise.
“To the florists for more carna
tions," he called from the front door.
What’s in a Name
On Monday evening the assembly
room of the Washington Y. M. C. A.
was crowded to hear the lecture re
cital under the management of the
Peabody Club, Miss Virginia Block
head, lecturer.—The Music News.
The fan’s position in baseball is
peculiar. He is like a guy at a soup
banquet without a spoon.
Removal sale now on at the Bazaar.
What About That
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WE ARE BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER BE
FORE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU.
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New goods arriving daily in all departments.
Spring Hats, Shirts. Clothing and Shoes.
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-Grocery Department
New shipment just received—Sperry’s Flour and Cereals.
“A Special”—6 bars Crystal White Soap, 25 cents.
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Our Large Hardware Department
Can supply your every want in that line. Let us submit
you prices.
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BROWN & HAWKINS
“QUALITY FIRST”
SEWARD .... ANCHORAGE
THE GATEWAY
DEPARTMENT
IS THE BES1 EQUIPPED OFEICE IN ALASKA
Letter Heads
BilL Heads
Statements
Counter Slips
Hotel Note Heads
Envelopes
Business Cards
Dodgers
Posters
Programs
Dance Tickets
Invitations
Visiting Cards
Tally Cards
Announcements
At Home Cards
Individual
Stationery
Loose Leaf Sheets
Legal Blanks
Catalogs
Magazines
Special Checks lor Dusmess men
Special Forms for Business Houses
In fact, anything you may wish in the way ot
printing.
If you are planning new stationery or special
forms of any kind we are at your service.
PHONE, MAIN 71
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