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LOSING THEIR GRIP
Those more or less directly in charge of work around
the head of Cook inlet have lost their grip on the labor sit
uation.
Right in the face of the unprecedented liberal ruling j
in regard to the wage schedule put in effect on that divi
sion April 1st, the organization of employes voted to re- i
ject it and strike 801 to GOG. The only reason that no
strike was called is that the rule of the organization de
mands a two-thirds vote before a strike is called. i
All are aware of the shortsightedness of capital and
the error into which many employers fall when they at
tempt to ride their men by inflicting any abuse upon them, i
It is a wise employer who is reasonable in* dealing with1
his help.
But there are just as many shortsighted men among j
employes as among employers, hence ill advised strikes,!
unreasonable demands, broken contracts, and trouble that
is ofttimes far reaching.
Any sign of weakness on the part of an employer is
the signal for the shortsighted employe to rag his boss, j
Nothing is too good for him.
Weakness has been shown at Anchorage in dealing j
with agitators among the men on construction work, who|
took control the first winter and railed a strike.
_ ^ • A * « «
There is no denying that the cost ot living nas neen i
going skyward, but this is not the reason for the recent
wage boost. Living costs have increased for the clerk,
the draughtsman and the civil engineer just as much as
they have for the locomotive engineer and the man with a
“No. 2” shovel, but there have been no raises worth men
tioning for the former classes. They are not organized;
neither did they join in throwing a scare into the boss.
Any fair minded person wants to see a workman get
all that is coming to him for his labor. The well paid
laborer of good judgment and ambition is a satisfied man,
that is, satisfied with the return from his labor, but ambi
tious to better himself by advancing to a position calling
for more skill, more responsibility and of course more pay.
Danger lies with the man whose only ambition is to
get more and more and still more for the same work.
The argument that this is a government job and it’s
all right to grab every cent possible is certain proof, of
shortsightedness.
The wage scale on the railroad fixes to a great degree
the wage scale on other projects and the scale in some in
stances has already been advanced on the railroad to a
figure that would mean financial difficulties for the pri
vate individual on a development project.
The long headed employe will hesitate before he at
tempts to force a wage scale so high as to endanger his
job, or result in such an influx of men as to cause the pen
dulum to execute a long swing in the other direction.
Development work is coming to a standstill in many
parts of the territory already because of the high cost.of
labor and materials, and the development of Alaska has
i>een delayed sufficiently already.
-A.
WORLD S BIGGEST BABY
Minneapolis boasts the biggest baby boy in the world,
in the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mandzjak. He weighed
twenty-one pounds at birth, according to 'records filed
v, ith the city health department.
How now, Seldovia?
JUNEAU TAKES NOTE
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One business man of Seward has recently bought a
boat for three thousands dollars to use for fishing on his
own hook. There are Juneau business men who may be
letting great opportunities for themselves and their town
slip by.—(Juneau Dispatch.)
With a Baker at the head of the war department we
ought to be able to make it hot for Germany.
“If the call comes to me to serve my country in any
way, I can do nothing but respond,” was the prompt answ
er made by Gen. Goethals to President Wilson’s request
that he take charge of the government’s ship building pro
“DAMN THE TORPEDOES—FULL SPEED AHEAD!’'
— Richard* in Philadelphia North American.
gram. Those are the words of a true soldier and true
patriot. _
A mosquito breeding pool may mean malaria later on.
.Spring gardening has lengthened many lives.
Fresh air is the best tonic.
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Brazil offers Germany another hard nut to crack.
Hindenburg’s strategic retreat is all retreat and no
strategy.
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It begins to look a bit like a peaceful United States of
the world after the war, does it not?
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It is the war of the U-boat against the civilized world.
Our wood boats have conquered them already.
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The patriotic soil of the United States will be tickled]
when a million extra hoes and plows call upon it to do its
share toward producing a bumper crop._
LISTEN
ACREAGE—if you are looking ir.r.
acreage that is ideally located for a j
suburban home.
ACREAGE—That is particularly suit
ed for truck gardening.
ACREAGE—That is bound to in
crease in value in the near future.
ACREAGE—Fronting on the Gov. R.
R. and Lake Kenai Boulevard.
ACREAGE—That is most desirable
for re-subdividing—See me. Will be
glad to show you the land, or fur
nish particulars on request. J. A.
Stewart, Phone Red 147. *
No. 31
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATRIX WITH WILL
ANNEXED, and NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
THIRD DIVISION, KENAI PREC
i CINCT.
In the matter of the estate of
ADAM BLOCH, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un
dersigned that she has been appoint
ed administratrix with the will an
nexed of the estate of Adam Bloch,
deceased.
All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified
to exhibit and present such claims,
with the necessary vouchers, within
six (6) months from the date of this
notice, and the first publication there
of, to the undersigned, ANNIE
CHRISTIANSEN, said administra
trix, at the office of L. L. James, Jr.,
in the town of Seward, Territory of
Alaska, which said office the under
signed selects as her place of business
in all matters connected with said
estate of ADAM BLOCH, deceased.
Dated: Seward, Alaska, April 19,
1917. ANNIE CHRISTIANSEN,
Administratrix with the will annexed
of the Estate of Adam Bloch, De
ceased.
L. L. JAMES, Jr.,
Attorney for said Administratrix.
April 21-28-May 5-12.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF .
PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given that the part- i
nership heretofore existing between
Stephen F. Adelman and Patrick J.
Quilty, of Seward, Alaska, under the
firm name of Adelman & Quilty, is
this eighth day of May, 1917, dissolv
ed by mutual consent.
The business will be continued at
Seward, Alaska, by Stephen F. Adel - !
man (under the name of The Seward
Dairy) who is authorized to collect
all bills and to pay all debts.
(Signed)
STEPHEN F. ADELMAN,
PATRICK J. QUILTY.
WE carry every
thing, and sell
ALL of it at a
margin.
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SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
-SIWAHU. ALASKA
ALASKA SKST m
Sailings from Seattle:
Alameda .May 10
Alaska .May 15
Mariposa .May 21
Northwestern May 27
Alameda .June 2
All ships go through to Anchorage.
Sailing of May 10th from Seattle, connects with Dora to Westward.
Beginning with the Northwestern sailing of May 4th, all passenger
ships will touch at Skagw’ay northbound. The Alameda and Mariposa
will be the only ships to call at Skagway southbound.
For further particulars of service, rates.apply to Agent.
A. H. MCDONALD, Agent.
For the benefit of those Interested in Alaska in
General and Seward in Particular an
INFORMATION BUREAU >
has been established in connection with this paper, and all those desir
ing information as to the value of real esiate and business opportuni
ties are requested to address their communications to
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SEWARD
GATEWAY.
Seward, Alaska.
Scripps—Gray—Doman !
Gas Engines
We also carry and sell reverse
gears. propellers shafting,
boxes, couplings, ignition outfits
of all kinds, lighting outfits, oi's
and greases, batteries, carburet
ers, tanks, steering wheels,
whistles, rowboat motors, fire
extinguishers, piston rings of all
sizes and the other common gas
engiue ane launch accessories.
We will secure for you at reg
ular retail price or less anything
in the line of machinery or ac
cessories that we do not carry.
Ask your bank or consult Dun
or BruUstreetH tt* to our responsibility
S. V. B. MILLER
72 Marlon St., Seattle
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Union Pacific System
Through Cars
between SEATTLE and Chicago
Kansas City. Denver
San Francisco. Los Angeles
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SEATTLE
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SEWARD. ALASKA
Rubber Boots, Pacs and Rain Coats
Shoes and Clothing for Hen at
COLWELL’S
WASHINGTON STREET
SUPPLIES
for Stenographers use; write
US. We carry complete stock.
Typewriter paper, oil, ribbon,
brushes, note books, carbons,
pencils, etc.
TRICK & MURRAY
Stationers and Printers
85 Columbia St Seattle
The Carstens Packing Go.
Wholesale and Retail
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poultry,
Lard, Hams and Bacon.
Butter and Eggs
Orders from the Westward and Cook
Inlet Giren Careful Attention.
BROADWAY AVE. SEWARD
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BAR
RAINIER BEER
BEST BRANDS Of CICARS
Try lli Pice, then Yon fc« tfciJdp