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SEWARD. \l.ASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 26. 1915.
What Seward wants in its coming city council are seven intelligent and
honorable men no matter what their occupations may be in business life,
'the work of the council in future will be important and it will require greater
skill than heretofore. The income and the expenditures will be vastly larger
and in addition to this fact there will come up unquestionably very import
ant matters for solution in connection with the government railroad. Indeed, |
so important will the work before the next council be that a man must have
a lot of confidence in his ability, and a lot of spare time when he decides
that he is a fit and proper person to seek electon.
The less controversy indulged in about the election the better it will be •
for the city, for argument usually has only one effect and that is that it
makes a man often vote contrary to the dictates of his mind and conscience.
American citizens as a body usually vote right. They will vote for the best
man if the best candidate is not unfortunate enough to create some contro
versy which predjudices against him men who would vote for him if they
had been left free from the bitterness that comes with argument of any kind.»
Elect the best men in every sense—the men who are intelligent enough
to do the city’s work well and honest enough not to fall for the temptations
which larger public funds bring in their train.
A Fairbanks paper suggests that the action taken against Commissioner
Dillon by the legislature at the request of Secretary Davidson of the ter
ritory was prompted by the animosity of Mr. Davidson towards Dillon be- j
cause of a quarrel the two men had when the secretary lived in Fairbanks.
The lower house of the legislature voted unanimously against Dillon and thus
went on record as finding the commissioner guilty of the charge of overcharg
ing the people of the Tanana for the recording of their vital statistics. Mr.
Dillon comes hack with a statement that he lowered his recording rates the
\ery moment he found that the territorial legislature at its first session had ,
fixed rates lower than he had been charging. Now, if the legislature >oted i
against Ihllon and if the Dillon side of the story is correct the lower house
has placed itself in a \ery serious and very false position. If Dillon erred
as charged the remedy could be supplied through the action of the district I
judge who can dismiss a commissioner. C an it be possible that the legis- j
lature of the territory has lent itself to reinforce one side in a personal j
quarrel?
f
The fight to have an attorney general for the territory seeems to be •
waxing warmer and warmer at Juneau. It is proposed to saddle the ter
ritory with an official of that grandiloquent title at a cost of $7,500 a year
while city attorneys can be secured for fifty to a hundred dollars a month,
and just as good attorneys as the attorney general would be even at twenty
dollars a day. But. hang the expense. We have a powerful parliament with
two houses and senators and all the rest and why shouldn’t we get swelled
up and go the whole hog? Who cares so long as he doesn’t pay the bills?
•
There is a member of the legislature now breaking his neck to get to Ju
neau in time to attend a goodly part of the session. He is going out by way
of Fairbanks and having relays of dog teams ready and whooping it up for all
he is worth, but in his haste he made one mistake. By going by Fairbanks
he added only about four or five hundred miles ti his leg journey. He prob
ably took the advice of those roadhouse men on the \ukon again and passed
up the Seward trail.
| NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
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In the light of past events, the
charge made by Charles E. Davidson,
secretary of the Alaska legislature,
against Commissioner Dillon of Fair
banks seems to be prompted by per
sonal animosity. It will be remem
bered that when Mr. Davidson was
residing in Fairbanks, before he was
appointed surveyor-general of the
Territory, he tried to dictate to Mr.
Dillon in regard to whom the latter
should keep employed in the Com
missioner's office, and failing to have
his demands heeded, he tried his best
to get Judge Fuller to remove Mr.
Dillon.
Since that time, Davidson has been
an avowed enemy of the local fed
eral commissioner, it was to be ex
pected, taking into consideration
Davidson's past political methods that
he would go out of his way to cast
discredit upon Mr. Dillon, should
some kind of an excuse present itself.
—Fairbanks Citizen.
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FAIRBANKS.—The body of Henry
Thorsen, the young prospector who
was found frozen to death on Johnson i
river last week, still lies at the steam
er Samson on the Tanana river, eight
miles below the mouth of Johnson,
NO. 10705.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Cur
rency.
Washington, D. C., February 15, 1915.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evi
dence presented to the undersigned,
it has been made to appear that “THE
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF
ALASKA AT SEWARD" in the vil
lage of Seward in the Third Judicial
District and Territory of Alaska has
complied with all the provisions of
the statutes of the United States, re
quired to be complied with before an
association shall be authorized to
commence the business of Banking;
NOW THEREFORE I, JOHN
SKELTON WILLIAMS, Comptroller
of the Currency, do hereby certify
that “THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL
BANK OF ALASKA AT SEWARD"
in the village of Seward in the Third
Judicial District and Territory of Al
aska is authorized to commence the
business of Banking as provided in
Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of the j
United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness
my hand and Seal of office this
fifteenth day of February, 1915.
(SIGNED) JNO. SKELTON WIL
LIAMS
Comptroller of the Currency
Date of first publication March 18,
1915.
Date of last publication May 27, 1915.
The Bank will open for business on
or about April 15th next. Due notice
will be given in this paper.
Gaston Hardy,
Vice President.
DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
style that you like with your own in*
dividual ideas as regards the little
extras that go to make up a tailored
suit, and spells s-a-t-i-s-f-a-c-t-i-o-n
If you would, we ask that you call
at once and look over the new Spring
Samples now on display. They are
the best that we have ever carried, and
the new styles are the smartest in
years.
This is our new Idea. We want a
line of men's suits that is different
and better than anything that has J
ever been shown in Alaska. We want /
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes J
Service that is better than any town Y
in Alaska can boast of. *
To do this, we ask that you work x
with us to this extent. That you come
in and look over the samples, let us
take your measure and ideas on the
little extras that go to make up your
individual suit, and then we will send
and have the suit made at no expense
to you.
WE WANT IT FOR STOCK.
You are under no obligation to take
the suit at all, we are obliged to you
for the trouble that you have gone to,
in order, to help us get the idea
[launched. The suit is here for sale -
and we have an individually selected
stock of clothes that is the peer of
any stock in Alaska.
HOWEVER
If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP-—V
THE MINER'S STORE I
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post** Seward, Alaska
according to the most reliable in for
mation obtainable.
FAIRBANKS.—A clipping from a
San Francisco paper recently receiv
ed in Fairbanks, tells the story of
how Miss Jessie Kelly, in private life
' Mrs. Jack Booth, well known in this
! city, got away with $1,000 belonging
to a wealthy San Francisco lime deal
er, and incidentally with the lime
dealer's 16 year old son.
FAIRBANKS, March 9.—For giv
ing intoxicating liquor to an Indian at
Tanana, Edward Porter was this
afternoon sentenced by Judge Bunnell
to serve one year in the McNeils Isl
and penitentiary. He pleaded guilty
to the first count of the indictment
returned against him by the grand
jury.
A party of Standard Oil officials
recently visited Southeastern Alaska
and selected a site for a big depot
at Grindel! bay, about forty miles
from Ketchikan and not far from the
fishing station at Shakan. It is re
ported that the Standard Oil will take
over the townsite at Grindell bay and
will establish a large oil station there.
Crockery, china and glass ware.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“ The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
for the home or trail
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps,
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies’ Furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies'
and gents’,
Slickers and Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine.
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on your We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ECONOMY
Economy in fuel consump
tion — Economy in tire
mileage—Economy In up
keep—and greatest of all,
Economy in the long run
because of the everlast
ing quality.
Huick cars are every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Huick that won the Wisconsin lie
liability and Economy Contest with an. average of 24.8 mile9 to
the gallon for over 500 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
•for Huick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples of Huick longevity and uninterrupted service,
. look to the various models, from the first one built. They’re
still in service—some of them in our home town.
Built in Fours and Sixes $1010 fo $1800
F. O. H. SEATTLE
Come In and see the 1915 Models
Northwest Biiick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
GOOD
Clothes at
Moderate Prices
These Clothes wear, they fit
and they have the right style.
Note the prices at which we
sell them and the next time you
are in Seattle, come in and see
them. If you are not satisfied
with the value you get, you can
have your money back.
$20 to $40
719 Second Ave. Near Columbia
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel for Men
Seattle, Washington
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales of justice
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Peerless Wall Board is now being used in residences, summer homes, cot
tages, factories, office buildings, garages, portable houses, barns and chicken
bouses. For repair work it can not be beaten. It will enable you to finish
your garret, changing it from an unsightly storeroom to a valuable extra
room. It will enable you to divide large rooms into small room at very little
expense, without muss and dirt.
Peerless Wall Board will keep a house comfortable in winter and in summer.
You will not be annoyed by patches falling ofT, or cracks appearing in the
walls, as is very often the case with lath and plaster, so that by using Peer
less Wall Board you save a good many repair bills.
SEE OUR CATALOG FOR DESCRIPTION.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Lang’s (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke in
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown in cut. is our Stand
ard Family Range-made In three sir.es.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $J00
Write us for Catalogues,
F. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON :
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
—-Dealers In-—-“
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 ancF41^
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINCH’S AND 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 Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
\iarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphalturn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lam ps
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
Firo Brick
. Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days* tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA 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)
(NFRight reserved to change this schedule without notice^pi
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Prof.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC L GHT8
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Besi
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Bight-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
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