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SEWARD, ALASK A. SATl KDAV, FEBRUARY 20, 1915.
The news arriving about conditions outside reveals a state of atfairs that
ought to make us satisfied to be in Alaska. In Alaska no one knows what is
real starvation unless he gets lost on the trail . There have been many times
when men in this territory lived on very “slim rations” but there was always
an end of their troubles in sight. In New Aork and Chicago there are thou-;
sands of people to *hom a ptarmigan or a rabbit would be a luxury. 1 he
rise of the price of bread by a cent or two a loaf means more to them than
a rise of a dollar a loaf would to us. Hunger is for them a chronic condition
that stays on and on like a disease. For us it is only a condition which brings
pleasure when it is associated with the knowledge that we have the price ot'
a meal. If all of us could only remember when we sit at a table that there
are thousands and thousands of women and children in other parts ol the
world who seldom know what it is to feel the cravings of hunger satisfied
we might be less selfish. We should all he thankful that we have the physi
cal ability to rough it in Alaska or some other man’s country. And let us not
think that our talents sre hidden here. There are abler people starving slow
ly to death in sight of luxury elsewhere.
The peopling of Alaska was like the i'ring of a shell from a cannon. I he
gun was tired at Seattle, the shell landed in Dawson, it exploded and the
fragments scattered all over.
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If Germany can make the blockade of the British islands effective she
can strike a deadly blow at the most vulnerable point of the British empire.
It hardly seems possible that submarines can cut off the islands’ supplies. |
Great Britain alone has a coast line that is in the thousands of miles in length,
even without counting the depressions. The merchant shipping of the British
empire alone amounts to twenty million tons. This would mean, allowing
two thousand tons to the ship, which ought to be more than enough, that Brit-1
ain has ten thousand ships to supply her demand. Of course, not every owner
of a British ship would he wlilling to take the chance of losing his property
just for the sake of patriotism. The most unpatriotic individual in the world
is the man who has something to lose for love of country, hut out of thousands
of ships it is safe to say that enough may be counted on to take the chances!
of keeping the food supply sutiicient. If it is a fact that Germany can use
a hundred submarines in the work of blockading it may mean the loss of a
tremendous amount of wealth and ships. It is quite possible that such a num
ber of submarines could cause a shortage of supplies in a country which can
not in normal times feed half its population. All this is possible but it seems,
to be highly improbable while the British navy of more than the hundred!
•hips is still afloat. This navy undoubtedly is laboring under the disadvantage
of the know ledge that Britain cannot afford to take chances with its great w ar
ships. The British navy is in one sense the British empire. As it stands
guard over the island at home it carries the power of Britain abroad. Take
the navy and the mastery of the seas from the island empire and only the
ialanH i«i l<»ft i«.«» ♦§»«. uiiui uf the world are privileged to
be alive during the period when this heroic contest begins in the waters sur
rounding the islands which are the cradle of the language we speak.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS German empire in Europe, France,
OF THE NORTHLAND Serna and Montenegro, Belgium Eng
land. Wales, Scotland and Ireland
could all be placed within the bound
Some idea of the vast area of Al- . , ,, .
anes of Alaska and there would be
aska, compared to other countries, 14^35 square miles of Alaska tern
may be had from the fact that as far tory left sticking out around the bord
as actual land area is concerned, the er.—Ex.
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CORDOVA, Feb. 8.—Discussing
“Causes” in the second of his series of
sermons on “What’s the Matter With
Cordova?” at the Empress theatre
yesterday afternoon, Rov. Jas. Mc
Bride stuted that the principle cmtse
is the fact that “Stew burns” and their
associates hold the balance of po'vu*
through the medium of the ballot box.
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The Chamber of Commerce has wir
ed to President Hazelet at Washing
ton asking if there is anything ihe
local body can do to try and secure
! the location of the proposed experi
mental mining station for Alaska at
Cordova.—Times.
The Tolovana strike caused such an
increase in the commissioner’s office
in Fairbanks that he was compelled to
hire three clerks to help him record
and take care of other business.
Millard, Sulzer and Aldrich arc
said to bo candidates for the presi
dency of the territorial upper house.
So many school teachers have ap
plied to the governor's office fo-* posi
tions in Alaska that it has become
necessary to print a circular letter
which is mailed in lieu of a written
reply.
VISTORS TO BERLIN
DECREASED GREATLY
BERLIN, Feb. 19.—'The number of
visitors from the provinces and abroad
to the German capital has fallen oH
over 25 per cent since the outbreak
of hostilities. In December only 7o,
000 persons came to the capital as
compared with 103,000 in the same
month of the preceding wear. Among
the countries with which Germany is
at war Britons and French totalled all
together only seven, Belgians, 31, Rus
sians, 114, and Portugese, 2. There
was an influx of 513 Swedes, 532
Danes, 04 Norwegians, 220 Dutch, 253
Swiss, and 71 Italians, but other
neutral countries were represented by
very small groups.
Try our Melba Brand Sweet Red
Peppers for salads and sandwiches.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Long distance telephone booth at.
The Branch.
The newest Kerosene mantle lamps,
at 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.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
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| THE MINER’S STORE |
| The Place Where Men Outfit | |
| TRAIL OUTFITS
5 W> have everything that the man on
S the trail needs, the best of everything,
E and at a price that man can afford
3 to pay.
S Hi press Shoe Facs
E Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
E Arrow Brand Shoe Facs
= Duxbak Water Proof Clothing
S Guiterman Flannel Shirts
5 Filaon Cruiser or Stag Shirts
E Medlicott I’nedrwear, all weights
3 Guiterman Mackinaw Hiding pants
~ Largest stock of Socks in Seward
5 Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
E Knik Built Snow shoes. Gold Seal
Moccasins
jjjj Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
E Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
S Duxbak Waterproof riding pants
S W'ar bags, Blankets, Quilts
3 Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
5 In fact, if its for the trail and in our
■£ line we have it, and as we stated you
5 will find the price right.
DRAWING
Every Saturday night until farther
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $40.00
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Asaortraent of Suits Direct
from New York.
A NTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have. |,
*v been increasing our orders for the past six months and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men’s Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, that is second
: to none.
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you what the latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weaves. Five hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
~ prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed. r
I THE MINER’S STOREI |
§ FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
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Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Pareei Po«t“ Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding: Rye at The
Branch.
■ Suits Built
| By
Kane the
! Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by men
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored
to-order garments.
Men’s Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies’ Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show yon the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of justice
Department of Drngs and Sundries
Many Pages of Our Large Catalog are Devoted to these Lines
Your attention is called to our high grade line of Rubber Goods,
Water Bottles, Fountain, Combination and Bulb Syringes
and
Our Selling Prices arc flight.
We Do Not Handle Patent Medicine*.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
^ SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH. j
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
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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 Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints, Oils and Turpentine.
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
I Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so I
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO. I
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The Car that Sells ay the Trainload |
WE guarantee the Buick Valve*in-Head Motor to develop
and deliver more power than any other type of auto
mobile motor of the same size - American or Foreign
make. \
In addition to she (Treat power of the Huick Motor, it is
unusually economical, tfivimr more miles per irallon of (?aso-.
line than less powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Huick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
on the boulevards—hut-a Giant of Power when called upotfT*
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800— Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. B. SEATTLE. WASH.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
KNAPP-FELT HATS
rpilESE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
for men who want the very
best. Our stock of both soft and
stiff shapes offers you a becoming
hat in the right proportions.
Two prices, $4 and $6
The $4 hat is worth $5. The $6
hat is the finest hat made.
Get o5r catalogue, You can or
*ax by mail.
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719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
For Men King Bros. Co. swash.e
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An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OI-ICY
ROVIDING
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT BOTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
- If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, l). S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMO COLD 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
I Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P &c 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
Asphaltum Paint.
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentino
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
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
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seino Twine
| J. L. QRAEF |
ALASKA _COnPANY 1 JPt'lD |
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from f«attle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA 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. Ltttouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
(HFttight reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
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Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, Poor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIO LIGHTS
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