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SEWARD, ALASKA. MONDAY, M UNI l. 1915.
In the election for the council this year there will probably be involved
greater considerations than heretofore. Seward is a town which from this
time forward must grow. The government can take over Portage Bay and
every glacier in the vicinity, they can build from Controller bay and they
can build from fifteen or twenty places but they can’t stop one thing and that
is the growth of Seward and its continued growth. As this part of Alaska
is developed all railroads will have their uses and Seward will be the gateway
to the interior even if the government for any diabolical reason were prevail-1
ed upon even to knock Seward in every way imaginable, which of course is
only said here to emphasize the importance of this city and its situation.
But, the chief thing to be stated is that from this time forward the ex
penditures of the city will increase. Its income will grow, of course, in pro
portion and the work of conducting the affairs of the municipality will grow
more and more important.
People of large property interests often object to the voting of peoplej
who have no property. They seem to think that a man who pays no taxes
should have no right to exercise the franchise. In some respects this concep
tion of the privileges of citizens may have a certain excuse for existence but
it should always be remembered that there is no man alive who does not pay
taxes. Even the hobo who “hits” hack diwrs pays taxes indirectly because
the farmer’s wife who gives him a handout had to pay the storekeeper a lit
tle in addition to enable him to pay the direct tax or to pay the wholesaler
or the manufacture to enable them to pay the taxes. The chief trouble is
that some who do not pay direct taxes are careless how they vote. Most of
them, of course want to m*o the best man elected but every man should want
the same.
It should be the wish of every man to elect good representatives. In a
country like this where the government is democratic and where every citizen,
is part of.the government there is no reason for anyone to desire the failure
of the governmental system. There are some men who have been carried
away by extreme views vthich even embrace the idea that men of property
do not rightfully own property because others own nothing. I his philosophy
naturally leads to sabotage and sabotage is nothing less than anarchy. Withi
such a feeling some voters are a danger to good government but they are yet
very small in number. The vast body of the working people are perfectly ,
honorable and strive to right their wrongs by clean and upright unionism.
The few not only try to destroy property hut they work unceasingly to
destroy good government. The man who w«ll destroy property will certainlv
not hesitate to destroy the other.
The best method to pursue in voting for representatives is to elect men
whom we should choose to run our own private affairs. \ ery often we elect
men to public positions when we should not give them the smallest private
position in our gift.
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The working people of Seward and its neighboring territory might do
worse than to hold a meeting and take some steps to show Secretary Lane
that they are entitled to the first fruits of the railroad construction. With
the small amount of money, comparatively, which has been appropriated forj
the construction work no very great forces of men may he employ ed, although
it is possible that the work will be concentrated at one place and a large force
he engaged to hasten it. Whichever way it gives the men of this district
are the men most entitled to the best jobs I hev have spent years in the ter
ritory and they should not be overlooked. I here are men here who are per
fectly competent to fill all sorts of positions from shovelling on the grade,
driving a team, bossing a gang- keeping time or hooks to taking a contract.
Back in Washington now there are hundreds of applications being sent for
all kinds of work. Are the men of this district going to let themselves be
swamped out of place by a hunch of chechacoes?
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
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WRANGELL, Feb. 4.—One of the
most daring robberies that we ever
heard of was pulled off in Wrangell
last Tuesday night, when burgulars
entered the store of Captain Jinks and
carried away the safe.
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John H. Kirk, of the Valdez signal
corps, has patented a pipe that can
be cleaned without the aid of a broom
straw.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.—Senator
Wesley L. Jones, of Washington, has
introduced a bill in the upper house of
congress providing for the appropria
tion of $45,000 to complete the im
provements undertaken by the gov
ernment at the mouth of the Yukon
river.
The output of the Vermont Marble
Company from their quarries in
Southeastern Alaska is to be greatly
increased and a force of 250 men will
be steadily emp’oyed. The output is
to be increased to 600,000 cubic feet
annually. The Alaska marble has
been pronounced the finest in the ■
world with the exception of the finest
grades from Italy.
BADGES FOR THE MEN
WHO DO USEFUL WORK.)
LONDON, Feb. 27.—*The Admiralty
and War Office are now issuing blue
enamel badges with the words “On
War Service” to men employed by
firms engaged on government war,
contracts. The badges show that their;
wearers cannot be spared for enlist-'
ment in the army, as they are needed j
at home to provide material and
equipment. ,
Elaborate precautions are being,
taken to prevent any of the badges;
falling into unauthorized hands, as in,
case of the adoption of conscription j
their possession would be presumptive j
evidence that a man was excused from(
military service. Each man that re
ceives one is told that the badge is,
government property and that he must
give a receipt for it.
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If you are going to build we have
the High grade Builders hardware*
materials. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual
ity 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 sendj
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. j
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Long distance telephone booth at !
The Branch.
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
ever been shown in Alaska. We want
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes
Service that is better than any town
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 aud 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.
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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—-*?
TH 2 MINER S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the
1 Hotel Panama.
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Finch's Golden Wedding Kye 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 anil up
ladies’ Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When iu Seattle come
anil let ns show you the
now fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE. WASH.
Carry a complete stock of
(1ENE RA L M E RCIIANDIS E
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Goods shipped from Seattle by first boat for Alaska after order is received. We have or
ganized a special ALASKA DIVISION to look after,the PACKING and INSPECTION of
all Alaska orders. All goods selected from our catalogs will be shipped as ordered. All
inquiries and adjustments given careful and prompt attention.
Read Our Guarantee
WE GUARANTEE: That each and every article purchased from us is exactly as described;
that it represents full value lor the price you pay. If, for any reason whatever, you aie
dissatisfied with any article purchased from us, we expect you to return it to us at our ex
pense. We will then exchange it for what you want, or will return your money, including
any transportation charges you have paid.
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, 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
.J ust Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Bools 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.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within .‘>0 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- •
lion — Economy in tire
mileage—Economy in up
keep—and greatest of all,
Economy in the long run
because of the everlast
ing quality.
Buick cars are every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Buick that won the Wisconsin Be*
liability and Kcouomy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over oOO miles.
Thousands of un.-olieitHd letters from satisfied owners voucli
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples of Buick 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. B. SKATTLK
Come in and see the 1915 Models
Northwest Buick 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
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OLIO
ROVIDING
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT ROTECTION
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 MINCH’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Kanges
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
Mahhoid Hoofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4 i
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellow’s
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA 4B
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 11 irbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Etlamar,
Valdez, l^atouche 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)
4#rRlght reserved to change this schedule without notice'll
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUFriLL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pkop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifie 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 j
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik !
Alaska 1
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
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Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations