TURKS FIERCELY FIGHTING
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 21.—An announcement
was made here today that fierce lighting is now proceed
ing on the frontier between Russian and Turkish terri
tory in Asia Minor and that the Turkish troops have been
alniost invariably successful and have occupied Russian
ground as well as Persian. Silence is maintained as to the
movements of the Turks in the neighborhood of the Suez
canal but it is generally assumed here that they are com
pleting their organization before making the descent on
territory held by the British. Rumors have also come
that the call for a holy war has been answered by uprisings
in Egypt, Persia and even in India but there is nothing
definite said about these matters in the official news.
BRITISH NEED OFFICERS
LONDON, Dec. 21.—Hundreds of young men of the
universities all over the British Islands who a few months
ago were studying for professions in civilian life at the
universities are now full fledged sub-lieutenants in the
new Kitchener armies. The losses in British officers since
the beginning of the war exceed five hundred and many
non-commissioned officers have been raised to the com
missioned rank. One effect which the war is sure to have
in consequence is the long hoped for democratization
of the military officer profession.
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LONDON, Dec. 17—It is officially announced that
there will i>e no athletics of any kind at Cambridge
University this year. The principal reason for the cancel
lation even of the minor sporting events is that the men
have no time to train or practice, live afternoons a week
being occupied by work in the Ollicers’ Training Corps.
The official notice applies to all freshmen's sports and
to the intereollegiates games.
PARIS Dec. 21.—The government, in arranging faci
lities for the religious services of the sects in the army,
as previously announced, did not forget the Mussulmans.
For the fete A1 Louch or Feast of the Lamb, which fell on
Saturday October 31st, the military authorities arranged
for the installation of provisional mosques wherever
practicable. At each place a live sheep was provided for
the rites where it was possible, and when no live animal
was available a quarter of mutton was furnished. A great!
many wounded Africans in Havre and Saint Brieuc werej
thus able to celebrate the great Mussulman fete as usual.
After the ablution, the faithful knelt barefooted, accord-1
ing to the rites, on carpets spread in school-houses or in 1
the courts of buildings, wherever premises were avail- j
able, and after long prayers, returned to the hospitals;
where the fete continued with the participation of those !
whose conditions prevented them from leaving their beds. 1
VOUR RESPECT
And good will we would like
to have, no matter where you
live. If you live in Seward or
vicinity we would like to have
your banking business also.
BANK OE SEWARD, Seward, Alaska
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BIG CROWD WAITING TO
(iO TO BROAD PASS
II. C. Emory Says Mining Prospects
Around Knik Are Looking
Splendid.
H. C. Emory, superintendant of the
Martin mine who has arrived in Sew
ard, is authority for the statement
that not less than one hundred and
fifty people are waiting around Knik
to go into the Broad Bass country
when enough snow falls. Mr. Emory
has ten men working in the mine and
several four-horse teams. Everything
is looking splendid in a mining way.
He seems to be surprised that more
people are not waiting here to go into
Broad Pass which is apparently
thought a great deal of in other quart
ers. Mr. Emory will go out on the
next steamer and will return about
the first of March.
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The Casino enjoyed a crowded house
last night, the first Sunday on which
a moving picture show has been held
for some time in Seward. The size of
the audience was due to some extent
to the desire of the people to show
that they resent interference with
their liberties.
Mrs. Revell has returned to her
home.
Deputy Marshal Harry Brown and
the son of the Rev. Mr. Howard of
Knik left this morning on their re
turn journey for that place.
The city council will hold a meet
ing tonight.
Robert Guest, chief of police, ex
pects to take a trip outside on the
Mariposa for the good of his health.
He will return after a short stay in
Seattle.
One of the men who were on their
way from the lditarod with those who
arrived Saturday is delayed unac
countable. He was unable to cross
the Arm on the same boat and Nate
White went back for him in the dark
ness expecting to bring him across
right away. His delay is probably
due to the difficulty of navigating in
the darkness.
Mayor G. G. Boe has bought lot 15
block 8, from Frank Ballaine for $625.
Ask to see the New Corset designed
for outdoor sports and dancing at
Ellsworth’s. #
Meet me at The Branch.
Read the announcement in our ad.
on page 4, about the calendars we are
giving away. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
Expert Instruction
In Kodakery Free
Have Your Films Finished
AT THE SAWYER STUDIO
Developing 25c u Roll
Prints 5c each, on
Post Cards yo» like
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Ix*ave orders al Butts’
Store or at the Studio
Second Avenue, West of
Old School.
A Jewelry Store
For Everybody
DIAMONDS—Extraordinary facilities for securing the
Choicest Gems from the Diamond Markets, together with
our Large Turn-Over, enables us to always Sell at the
Lowest Prices—and the Same Price is made to every
body.
SOURDOUGHS ATTENTION—We make a specialty of
Nugget and Ivory Jewelry, and Mounting Same to Order.
WATCHES—All Reliable American and Foreign move
ments w ill be found in our Watch Department, in both
Solid Gold and Guaranteed Cases: Please remember that
Visitors are always Welcome at the Suter Jewelry Store.
Mail orders promply attended to.
I U/ UITFD Jeweler and Silversmith \SXL
L. M. OlILK, 1115 Second St, SEATTLE
ALAMEDA AT VALDEZ.
The Alameda arrived at Valdez at
10:30 this morning. It is said that she
will leave that place for Seward at
2 thi3 afternoon.
We have
just Received
A new listing ot
some Choice
Lots
I at prices that
will surprise
you.
As tliese prices may
be raised at any
v
moment,
Get Busy
and (’all and see Us.
I WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
“Seward * Pioneer Show House
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man gr
“A Reel Show”
‘•Get the Casino Habit”
141st opportunity to see the
“Tangled Web”
TO-NIGHT
An Exceedingly Strong Drnmu
In 3 Big Reels
Entire Change of Program
TOMORROW NIGHT!
Including some excellent
Comedies. »
Entire Change of Program
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Prices Always 25c ami 50c
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AT MARTIN’S
THE ONE
X'MAS PRESENT
ACCEPTABLE TO ALL
A BOX OR FANCY BASKET of
Defcoous candies]
DIAMONDS
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Watches
Clocks
and Jewelry
GOLD NUGGET GOODS
All my Silver Plated
Hollow Ware Quadruple
plated at greatly reduc
ed prices.
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DIAMONDS
Location Notices at The Gateway
BROWN & HAWKINS
MERCHANTS
SEWARD “Quality First” KN1K
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THE CHRISTMAS STORE OF USEFUL GIFTS IN ALL
DEPARTMENTS, INVITES YOU TO CALL AND EX
AMINE THEIR LARGE STOCK OF GENERAL MER
CHANDISE.
GOOD THINGS TO EAT FOR CHRISTMAS.
GOOD THINGS TO WEAR FOR CHRISTMAS.
GOOD PRESENTS TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS.
AS AN INDUCEMENT FOR EVERY ONE TO VISIT
OUR STORE BETWEEN NOW AND CHRISTMAS,
WE SHALL GIVE FREE OF CHARGE A BEAUTIFUL
SOUVENIER 1915 ART CALENDAR WITH EVERY
PURCHASE OF ONE DOLLAR OR MORE. SOME OF
THE CALENDARS ARE NOW ON DISPLAY IN OUR
WINDOW AND MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRE
CIATED.
DECEMBER 23 DECEMBER 23
SPECIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE LADIES
AS A SPECIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE LADIES. ON
DECEMBER 23RD WE WILL GIVE EVERY LADY
CALLING AT OUR STORE ON THAT DATE A
BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIR PLATE. LADIES BE SURE
AND CALL ON THE TWENTY THIRD AS AFTER
THAT DATE, WE DO NOT EXPECT TO HAVE ANY
PLATES LEFT.
Brown & Hawkins
SEWARD “Quality First” KNIK
“ PALACE JINGLES " ,
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Although it seems like summer
In Seward’s favored clime
We know the Yuletide’s coming
And nearer all the time.
So now lets all get ready
To make the Christmas play
Let every one he merry
On this next Christmas day.
THE PALACE BAR i
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS |
Cafe and Lunch Counter Just Opened
BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES "
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We’ll meet down at the “Palace”
To toaat a year of joy
And tie the can to trouble
And things that might annoy.
We have a line of goods down here
To grace the Christmas Board
And the prices at the “Palace Bar”
Are the kind you can afford.