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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
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BERNARD M. STONE, President.
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SEWARD. \LASKA. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY -7, IMS.
All the people of Seward are cordially invited to give the Gateway any
little items of news in their possession This paper would always be glad to
receive notices of social events, private or public, large or small It is not the
fault of the peper if such things are overlooked. It is impossible to find out
all about these little events that go on all the time and sometimes when one
party is mentioned and another left out it looks like discrimination, lhis is a
wrong idea and what is left out is left out because there was no chance to
get the facts. Remember, this means all the people ot the town and district
absolutely without exception. The paper wants these things mind you, tor
its own sake so do not be afraid to come forward with your list ot guests
etc.. Do not consider the publication of such items a compliment. On the
contrary, they will be thankful!v received.
Celebrating the birthday of the Kaiser by attacking the allies reminds
one of the line of Byron describing the fighting and death of gladiators in
the amphitheatre on Roman feast days—“Butchered to make a Roman
holiday." It also reminds one of the classic phrase said to have been used
by those gladiators before the light when they stood at the salute before the
emperor—“We about to die salute thee." And this all reminds us ot the fact
that the words kaiser and czar come from Caesar
It is extraordinary how some of the most highly educated and civilized
people of the world still stand in semi-adoration before earthly thrones. Even
the men and particularly the women of advanced republics like this are raised
to the seventh heaven if they get a chance to bend a knee bet ore
some little puppet who. as Brann the Iconoclast said, had been “bred in the
bowels of a roval brute."
Gradually the world is passing away from the sottish and snobbish fet
ters that bound it so long. Even more than by the establishment of republics
is seen the change when we look at Norwegians calling their ruler “Mr.
King.” This shows that one country, at least, which still believes that a
permanent head of the state is preferable to a temporary one. also believes
that a king is no demi-god. only a mere Mister—a mere human being who
might get colds in the throat, the measles, dyspepsia, drunk or anyhing else
like the rest of them.
Respecting the head of the state because he is the head of the state is
graceful and patriotic but when it conies to shedding human blood to make
a holiday it is about time we were building another amphitheatre.
| Nruts front All
^Jarts of tlir
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As an example of the underhand
knocking that is now proceeding in
connection with Seward the following
clipping is instructive. It is taken
from the Ketchikan Miner which, how
ever, credits it to another “exchange.”
The following is the statement;
“An entirely new system of rail
roads in Alaska will have to be built
| on the assumption that the pioneer
| builders who constructed the Alaska
Northern overlooked tonnage possibil
ities; that they did not butyl on the
best routes, or else on the assumption
that by government edict another
route can be made just as good. Mr.
Morgan plainly told the secretary that
the Alaska syudicate was not in love
with the railroad business in Alaska.
It operates a railroad to get out its
copper ore only because no one else
can. The syndicate, he said, is more
intent on mining than on railroading.
If it were assured of transportation
for its- ore at a reasonable price it
would be quite willing to let the gov
eminent have the road nt a bargain
sale or lease.—Ex.”
CORDOVA.—A report from the
Nizina country states that Manley,
Price, Ives & McGinn, the "’ell known
mining men, have an option on a large
b’ock of placer ground on Rex creek,
in the vicinty of where G. Max Ester
ly is operating.
Alaska’s salmon pack for the P^14
season was the largest on record.
It totas four million cases.
The foreign demand for the product
is brisk and there is no question about
a good market for the entire pack.
FAIRBANKS.—While standing in a !
saloon yesterday afternoon, R. M.
Brown was assaulted by Martin (late
ly, and before he could protect himself j
was hit no the head with a piece of
gas pipe, in the pipe was a stick
which served as a handle.
Advices have been received here
that President Wilson has commuted
the sentence of James Eckdahl, who is
serving time in McNeil’s Island peni
tentiary so that with his good time
allowance he will be permitted to
I leave the institution on March 11 next
Eckdahl was sentenced to five years
from Nome, in 1912 for obtaining
money under false pretenses. While
he was drunk, he raised a $2 pay
check to $20 and obtained the cash on
it. The sentence was considered exces
sive. Friends interested themselves
in his behalf on account of his previ
ous good character and interceded
with the result that the sentence was
commuted to three years by the Presi
dent. The reason for the severe sen
tence was that Echdahl was accused,
but acquitted previously of robbing
sluice boxes.
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FAIR HANKS, Jan. 11.—That no j
known pay of whatsoever description
exists in the Tolovana region, is the
report of Eon Doggett and Eddie 1* ar
rell, two well known local mining men
who reached town yesterday afternoo j
from the diggings. It was reported <
before they left the camp that pay '
had been discovered on Amy creek,
but they are unable to state just what
the extent of it is.
SEATTLE, Jan. 20.—Flet. her T. j
Hamshaw, the Chisana mine opera* j
tor, who recently arrived here from
the Shushanna country, has com
menced suit against^* rank Manley,
J. J. Price, John L. McGinn, and E. ,
J. Ives to recover $16,000, as dam- (
ages because they by cable messages
garnisheed his Seattle bank account
last September. J
Sheet, bar iron and drill steel at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality first.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
Does Advertising Pay?
Just to see how many people read our ads. for the bal
ance of this Meek we Mill give you a discount of 5 percent
on any purchase in this store Mhen accompanied by a
copy of this advertisement.
We pride ourselves in having the best and most up-to
date stock in our line in Alaska. Our every effort has been
to get goods that are standard and we believe we have
best goods that money can buy.
For toM n Mear we have a full line of nifty, up-to-date
men’s clothing complete—from Paris Garters to Stein
Bloch dothes. We also have a neMr arrival in the latest
Stetson and Hardeman hats. Guiterman shirts from $2.00
to $8.00.
For the trail and outing trips we Mill show you our
line of Duxbak MackinaMs, Hipress and Gold Seal pacs,
Seal Skin socks, Duxbak MackinaM’ riding pants, Guiter
man Leather vests, Saxony Sweaters and Filson’s Cruiser
shirts.
Cut out this advertisement and come in and look over
our stock. It is a pleasure to show goods.
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 -Don't Forget the Parc.i Post” Seward, Alaska
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Kent, Kents ('ollected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Ala*ka.
COMMERCE CAEE
OPEN PAY AND NIGHT
Established 1905 l. UVIN, Prop.
The Car that Sells by me Trainload
WE guarantee the Buick Valve-in-Head Motor to develop
and f/r/iVrr more power than any other type of auto
mobile motor of the same size - American or Foreign
make.
In addit ion to the great power of the Buick Motor, it is
unusually economical, giving more miles per gallon of gaso
line than less powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Buick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
on the boulevards—hut a (Iiant of Power when called upon.
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800— Fours and Sixes.
K.O. B. SEAT li t, WASH.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
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Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and eravets we
*( offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them when
in Seattle.
_ . />_C\ SHIRTS
tympany ir
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. soc Up
IT PAYS To Get It From the I
STANDARD FURNITURE CO., SEATTLE
“Its Better and Costs Less*
Acme Empress
Steel Range
$44.12
Asbestos Lined
Fullv Guaranteed
'f^HIS is the ACHE EM
1 PRESS steel range with
cabinet style base. A splen
did steel range that will give
absolute satisfaction, giving
the same service as any range
made regardless of price. Ex
actly like picture. In two
sizes, $44.50 and $49.50.
fame Empress
Steel Range
$39.22
Asbestos Lined
Fully Guaranteed
'-pHE FAME EMPRESS Is
the best low priced steel
range on the market. Asbes
tos lined throughout and ful
ly guaranteed In every re
spect. Exactly as pictured
here. A perfect baker. Will
burn wood or coal. In two
sizes, $39.50 end $44.50.
Standar mitureCo
Second Ave. at Pine St. SEATTLE
1915, January Fifth, Our TFNT li
Anniversary of Business in Seward
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WF wish to thank tin* public in general for their liberal
patronage in the past and trust our business meth
ods have been such as to merit their greater con
fidence in the future. We are most optimistic for Seward
in the year 11115. We predict a wonderful improvement
in a business way. We predict the selection of Ressur
rection Hay as the Ocean Terminus of the Government
Railway by President Wilson, not later than February 10;
that actual construction work will begin not later than
April 1st; that Seward will have a population of 5000
people by December JfOth; that real estate in Seward will
advance fully 1100 per cent by September 1st. and that our
business will increase accordingly.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
The Coleman
FI HST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROF.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bath rooms. Hates reasonable.
FOUHTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE!
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 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
Malchoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
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Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed OP
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
• J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA leaves’Senard 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch. Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagwaj', Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche 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)
Right reserved to change this schedule without noticeTfcfc •
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUP1TLL, Ageal
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Hotel Seward
W. A. IS/TNEILEY. P«or.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIQHT8
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody 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
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
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Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations