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SEWARD, ALASKA. MONDAY, MARCH 15. 1915.
The Gateway gets an awful roast in a letter published in the Juneau
Empire of the 8th inst. This roast is delivered by men who sign themselves
president and secretary, respectively, of the Pioneer Club of Passage canal.
They are Geo. M. Barr> and J. R. Sinclair. They also attack a Seattle paper
which, they say, has aided the Gateway in telling lies about Portage Hay and
its claims to be a railroad terminal, l’he writers declare that stories told by i
the Gatew ay and the Seattle papers are “Munchausen” ones, which shows j
that the Pioneer C lub of Passage Canal has kept up with the classics if not 1
with the verities. As a proof that Portage Bay is all right the communica- J
tion in the Empire declares that the harbor widens at the entrance and so j
prevents a congestion of slush, snow etc. Although the word “ice is carefully
avoided it is apparent that there is a lot of “slush" involved.
The name of the organization is well calculated to make one smile. If ;
one more name were signed to the letter it would be evident that the opinion
expressed would be the unanimous voice of the thriving community of Pas
sage Canal But, it would hardly be fair to ridicule this protest. The men
living there have just as much right to tight their corner as any of us and they
are to be congratulated even though they particularly single out the Gateway ,
for assault.. However, the Gateway feels that what it has said about I ortage
Bay is absolutely correct. It has apparently also been abandoned by the
administration as a place fit for a terminal ol a great railroad system so what
is the use* in writing letters to any paper? Let that Pioneer t lub pass a res
olution to adjourn to Seward. They shall be made welcome.
Gradually we are learning some of the underground work that is being
carried on about the railroad. An organization in Seattle and some prominent
Alaskans are backing up the Guggenheims, and they would do this whether,
they thought it was good for the government, the remainder of Alaska or any
thing else. In hating such influence like this is where the sinister character
of great capital comes in. To sell their road for millions it would pay the J
Guggenheims to spend a hundred thousand or two to create a favorable agita- ^
lion and from the reputation of some of the Seattle people who are said to
be aiding the Copper River road it is not unjust to suggest that the special
service arount of the great corporation may again be in active being. 1 here ,
is apparent, anyhow, no other reason why certain people and certain organ- j
izations outside of Alaska should care a continental where the railroad is built.
Cordova and the Copper River ought to be no more to them than Seward and
the Alaska Northern. When the French hear of some mix-up for which they
cannot account they sav “Seek the woman. In this case it might be fair
to say “Seek the lucre.”
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE N ORTHLAND
JUNEAU.—Short session to allow
the legislators time to attend import
ant committee meetings are reported
from the territorial legislature Sat
urday.
Commissioner Dillon, of Fairbanks,
received a scorching from the secre
tary of territoiy office. The communi
cation was supported by letters of
complaint from doctors and preachers
regarding the arbitary method of col
lecting exorbitant fees for recording
birth, death and marriage certificates,
also the evident disregard on the part
of Commissioner Dillon for enforce-!
ment of territorial laws. The matter;
has been placed in the hands of the
judiciary committee, with the request
that the committee hurry action.
In the matter of the neglect of Com
missioner Albright, of Iditarod. it is
evident he was laboring under the im
pression that he could not serve the
territory, ami a late letter to the sec
retary of the territory indicates he is
obeying the territorial laws and co
operating in putting in force and ef*
^ feet the vital statistics law.
Washington, D. C., March 6.
Governor J. F. Strong:—
Replying to your telegram of 4th,
regret to say it is impossible to ap
prove your request to allow members
of the second territorial legislature
to semi official messages without
charge
i % BRECKENRIDGE,
Acting Secretary of War.
The above message speaks for it •'
self and was received by Governor
Strong yesterday aftemocn. It is in
reply to a request sent to the war de
partment asking that the legislators j
be extended the privilege of the
“frank” on the cable.
The members of the first legislature
were allowed the use of the cable, but
since that lime new regulations have
been issued by the war department
that all official messages shall be paid
by the department sending them, the
same as private business.—Juneau
Dispatch.
SEATTLE, March 6.—C. E. Hous
ton, of the Pacific Coast Coal com
pany, convicted with J. H. Bullock of
conspiracy in connection with govern
ment coal contracts at Nome, began
serving time in the county jail here
on a sentence of one year s imprison- j
ment imposed by the United States
district court.
J. H. Bullock, convicted with Hous- j
ton, has not arrived here yet, but he
will come to Seattle and serve his!
sentence.
WASHINGTON.—It was stated by
Secretary Lane that no decision has
been reached regarding the terminus
of the Alaska railroad. The statement
was made when his attention vas
called to an article in the New York !
Sun and other rumors that are in eir- j
filiation.
It was admitted that Ship Creek
is a possibility as a temporary ter
minus for this year’s work.
It is said that parties in New York i
and elsewhere are busy circulating;
press-agent stories ’hat are calculated j
to work to their own advantage, but
that the only certain point about the
whole terminal matter is that no de
cision has yet been made.
SEATTLE, March 8.—Captain A. j
E. LeBallister, a pioneer Yukon River j
steamer captain and master of the Pa
cific Cold Storage company’s steamer
Robert Kerr for several years, was
arrested here Saturday on a warrant
telegraphed to Seattle from hair
bank*. He is charged with forging,
the name of F. White, second mate of
the Robert Kerr, to a salary receipt
for $i00. Captain Le Ballister is a
member of a pioneer Puget Sound
family. He was, also, a pioneer cap
tain on the Yukon river for the Alaska
Commercial company. He leaves for
the north tomorrow.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch. *
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Meet me at The Branch. j
DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
9tyle 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
ever been shown in Alaska. We want j
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes
Service that is better than any town 1
in Alaska can boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
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
T»4
MMNM1M CUHNU
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 \Ol HhLI .
ITHE MINER’S STORE
FNANK J. COTTER, Manager
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Phone Adams 131 “Don't Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
Complete Camping Outfits. Tents
Tarpaulins, Camp stoves, Cooking
utensils etc. etc. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
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 you the
new fabrics. ,
J. S. Kane
700 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
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 Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Biff line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints,Oils andTurpentine.
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Ruffs, Linoleums,
Mattinff.
Our prices are rijj^ht. Ootne in and be convinced, while
w’e have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within a0 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now' is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
The Car that Sells by 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 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--gracefill and aristocratic
on the boulevards- but a Giant of Power*when called upon.
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
HTHESE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
1 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 our catalogue, You can or
der by mail.
719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
COrFort Men“rel King BfOS. Co. WASH*
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of justice
BEST-OF-ALL ASPHALT ROOFING
BETTER THAN SHINGLES AT LESS THAN HALF THE COST
THE most DURABLE SMOOTH FINISHED ROOFING MADE. Bostof-All Roofla* “‘'j out,«ear wckkI
shingles, tin, tar or steel roofing, as it has stood the test in all climates, from Alaska to the Guff of Mexico. \
weather-proof and fire-resisting rooting that looks like rubber, feels like rubber and wears like '^n. lt is
made of heavy, strong, long-tibered roofing felt, saturated with the best grade of asphalt. Best-of-A l ItooOng
is elastic, pliable and tough. Not affected by changes in climate, vapors, steam, salt air or gas. ana will not
rust.
PRACTICALLY FJRKPROOF The composition used in the manufacture of Bestof-All Asphalt Hoofing
does not easily burn and is not easily set on (ire by living coals or embers. There is absolutely no tar or pitch
used in the preparation of this rooting, as is commonly found in many other kinds.
OUR KYTRA HKAVY GUADK is highly recommended for irrigation conduit lining on account of the
length of time it will last. It is easy to apply, and when once placed will give you service for years.
When buying Best-of-AII Roofing you can’t go wrong. We guarantee every roll.
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*! alf as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases an J smoke in
fuel. All fuel is burned from top
The “PACIFIC/’ as shown in cut. is our Stand
ard Family Range- made in three sires.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
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 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 XL 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
Malihoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
j Gas Engine Oil
Niarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
j Ela,ine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint.
Asplialtum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK A
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire CJay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
A I A Q VC A STEAMSI1,P stVvia
ML.MO |\M COnPANV tmo
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)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice-^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, PRO*.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HO.T AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifle Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Richt—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Ciayson Building, Seward
Pioneer i
Hotel |
F. B. CANNON, Prop. I
Knik |
Alaska j
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations