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SEWARD; ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, VPRIL 21, 1915._
The Juneau legislature evidently believes in the virtue of pertorming
the greatest good for the greatest number and is now about to cut out capital
punishment. This legislative triumph ought to bring relief to many whose
heads might otherwise lie uneasy. Hanging murderers in Alaska is a most
reprehensible practice which has threatened to deprive whole regions of their
most enterprising citizens. It has been suggested some times that the local
legislators in other matters have been actuated by motives of what might
be called a social or personal nature but in this case it might be uncharitable
to suggest that any selfish considerations entered into their delibera
tions or influenced them in their attitude towards sudden expiration at the
end of a rope.
Owing to the fact that not a large number of the citizens of the ter
ritory follow the profession of assassination it might be permissable to sug
gest that the members of that vocation could have their just deserts attend
ed to later on while a large number of citizens of, perhaps, more worthy
occupations could have their wants attended to now. -r*
The news that the government will survey a route to the Bering river
coal fields from Copper River road and one towards Nome came in same dis
patch and rather set one wondering. Of course, the day will come when
more railroad* "ill be built in Alaska than those now arranged for and it is
to be hoped that old Nome will have the territory between it and the Tanana
developed, but that day must be quite a distance away. A great deal will
depend upon the results of the operation of the first railroad. Should the j
line to Fairbanks pay well there is no reason to believe that the government
would not go much further into the work of development. I he only trouble;
is that a railroad will have difficulty in competing with steamboats along a '
river like the Yukon. It is quite possible there may be a mistake made in i
the telegram coming over the cables.
We must be prepared for the Ruing of a large number of people as well
as for the coming. Amongst the first crowds to come north will be a large ;
percentage of people who are unsettled and who will live a nomadic existence |
until they finally become anchored in one place or another along the rail
load route. Where the actual construction work will be done most of the
newcomers will he found. It is worthy of notice that the majority of the
people coming on the next boats are steerage passengers, lhose people are
looking for work and they must be the pioneers of all development.
Business men only follow the crowd. Speculators will, no doubt, come
where a crowd is expected and will accompany the crowd but the permanent |
stayers are the ones who come slowly, lhey think before they come and they
think before they leave.
The real value of lots depends entirely on the stability of the city in
which they are located. A lot in a new placer camp city may not be worth
quarter as much as a lot in a permanent city of quarter the size.
Monied people outside are very often glad to invest their money in an
indestructible property at five per cent per annum, let us say. To invest
fifty thousand dollars at five per cent per annum where there are absolutely
no risks means two hundred dollars a month income. But many stores or
lots in Seward’s best business streets will be worth a rental of that much
and will be worth it, without a doubt, as long as Alaska is Alaska. Indeed
there is no reason at all for smiling when men ask thousands of dollars
for lots in parts of Seward.
..
Big new shipment of Comforts. Either one of my horses, Roan or
Blankets, Pillows, Sheets and Pillow Bay weighing both about eleven
Cases. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality hundred w ith or without light express
First.” 1 wagon.— City Express. Valdez. 7t.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
The following persons, with outfits,
are in the Broad Pass country:
W. E. Dunkle, mining engineer
representing the Guggenheims, and
several men.
The Wells brothers and Coffey, ori
ginal discoverers.
Bowkcr brothers.
P. C. O’Donnell.
Taulman & Haley.
Dr. J. H. McCallie.
Lenfors & Peterson.
Don S. Rae.
A. J. Sampson.
Smith & Benson.
Martindale & Denny.
Frisbie & Murray.
Foucher & Hicks.
William Sewart.
Laugel & Miller.
Paton & Grant.
Kenyon & Spaulding.
Nelson & Wilson.
George Wolf.
Gus Johnson.
Kelly & Lydell.
Stroubstradter party.
KNIK, April 10.—At the meeting
of the Knik Commercial Club Monday
night, officers for the ensuing term
were elected, as follows: President,
Dr. E. Spaulding; secretary treasur
er, Wm. Sherman.
Every Alaska newspaper exchange
that has reached the News has favor
able comment to make on the large
list of settlers whose names were
published in this paper. This week
eight prospective homesteaders ar
rived to look over the country. And
there’s still room for morv’--(Knik
News.)
KNIK.—The preliminary crew of
the Crow Creek Mining Co., operating
an extensive hydraulic plant on Crow
creek, reached here from Seldovia on |
the Traveler and departed for their ’
dstination on the same boat. In the
party were J. W. Dawson, Jas Ben
net, Henry Harkness, A. L. Long, J. j
McDonald, A. Meehan and Geo Cruth
ers. Mrs. Fitch of Knik, who has been
engaged as camp cook, went from 1
here.
'
Considerable petty thieving, con
sisting mainly of looting gas boats on
the water front and breaking into
vacant buildings, has been going on;
at Wrangell lately. But for high l
class work, says a Post-Intelligencer
dispatch, the stealing of a 400 pound
safe while the proprietor was at a,
picture show, is certainly passing one j
over on the ordinary midnight thief.'
When Jinks, the Chinese merchant of
Wrangell, opened the front door of;
his store about 9:30 a. m., he thought j
he detected a draft of air from the
rear. He investigated and found the
back door open and his safe missing, j
Later on he discovered a rope dangl-;
ing from the platform on which his
store stands, showing that the thieves ■
had lowered his safe to the beach and
evidently loaded it in a skitT after
ward. The merchant says he had very j
little money in the safe, but mourns
the loss of several watches and some
jewelry that were left in his care and
placed in the safe a few days before
it was stolen.
Hot waffles at the Commerce Cafe.
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
On every boat that comes into Resurrection Bay we are getting goods and
the stock of goods that we are getting goes to make up the most complete
stock of high grade wearables for men on the coast of Alaska.
Have you noticed our window of the FAMOUS FILSON CRUISER
SHIRTS? You will see shirts there that the others do not carry. Ilava
a look.
\Ye are the first to show the new IMPRESS SHOE PAC with the new
oil-tanned cowhide top. The best pac made and the price no higher than
for others.
In Shoes we lead the League. Felder and Chippewa Pac top mining
boots; Dougherty heavies and Buckingham & Hecht shoes for the hills;
Florshelra Dress Shoes.
Our line of Shirts is in a class by itself. Everything from Silk to Serge
and the classiest line of patterns you ever saw.
In underwear we have just received positively the classiest line of pat
terns we have ever carried; a round half dozen kinds of l nion Suits in
six different weights, and lots of Silk, Lisle, Wool and Mercerized effects
in two piece suits. Once over, please.
Sox is the best bet with The Miners’ Store. We hate to think how
many we have on hand, and still when we look them over there is not one
that we could spare, from the humble cotton at two for a quarter to the
silken Kayser at $2.50 per pair.
Our Stein Bloch and Schoenbrun Suits are the choice for all Spring
and Summer Suits, and if 'you have not got yours yet you have been over
looked. Come fn today?and we will be glad to measure you and got the
order off on this boat. Satisfaction a ciDch.
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THE GUARANTEE:
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WE ARE NOT
SATISFIED
a UNLESS
YOU ARE
. * :r:iTHE MINER’S STORE
& Company FRANK J. COTTER
MERCHANT TAILORS MANAGER
“ Don't forget the Parcel Post! "
MEASURES TAKEN BY Phona Adam* 131 Saward, Alaska
PALACE OF SWEETS
ICE CREAM
Cigars Cigarettes Tobacco
Stationery^ Candy
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D. M. BURLEY A. M. HICKEY
| ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
HALL SAFES
NORRIS SAFE k LOCK CO.
W. L. MOFFATT
Sole Agent, Seward, Alaska
Box 73
Seward Tailors
Ukaii Motinu PiOTVRB Show
Phone Tlain 112
SUITS MADt TO ORDfR
Cleaning and Preaalng
All Work Called for and Delivered
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE. WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales of justice
Farm Implements
Harness
Bee Supplies
Farm Fencing
ALASKA^ COnPANV 5 SPEED
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, I2th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skngwav, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMEDA and MARIPOSA qo to Knik Anchoraoe.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for llnalaska, and in May, June, July
and August she goes through to Nushagak.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Thane,
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
The Bor gen 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
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THE SAVOY HOTEL is Seattle’s most centrally located hotel-right
in the heart of the city, accessible to every point of interest, its lo
cation is unsurpassed. “Twelve Stories of Solid Comfort” provide com
modious outside rooms that command marine and mountain views of
unusual grandeur.
In appointments and equipment this hotel measures up to the most
exacting requirements of a particular public. Two hundred and twenty
live beautiful rooms, a finely constructed lire-proof building, the best
location possible, and the high-grade policy of its management furnish
a few reasons why the Savoy should be the first choice of prospective
visitors.
A splendid grill is maintained in connection with the hotel. The
cuisine and service are unexcelled.
As a stopping place for the traveling man, the tourist, the man ac
companiedby his family, or the woman traveling alone, the Savoy olfer
a thoroughly delightful and satisfactory hotel.
ROOMS WITH BATH ROOMS WITHOUT BATH
$1.50 to $3.50 $1.00 to $2.00
R. E. NIXON W. G. KING
Formerly of the Frye Formerly of the Butler
Buggies and Wagons
Hay Tools
Veterinary Instruments
Stump Pullers
“SPEED UP!”
to 60 minutes an hour
by taking the “grind”
out of typewriting !
AND smile ! For here at last is the master
machine that makes it easy for any stenog
rapher to turp out MORE letters with LESS
effort in the ordinary working day. The new
Royal Master-Model “10” speeds up the day’s
work and sets the pace that pays I
“Just turn the knob” and get the “personal touch”
that fits YOURSELF! Write with the fast, Royal roller
trip escapement—the heart of the typewriter runs without effort.
Built for “Big Business ” and its
Great Army of Expert Operators
These new features of the Royal add to the sensitive
fingers of the typist, the ohe vital thing that the old-style
typewriter subtracts—speed!
The speed with brains behind it—the all-day speed of
the expert typist in the day’s work. Errorless speed
is the kind of speed that counts. Commonsense has
punctured the illusion of the other kind.
Get the Facts !
Send for the “ Royal
man" and ask for a &
DEMONSTRATION. W
Or write us direct
for our new bro
chure,— “Bet ter
* Service, "and book
of facts on Touch
Typing—sent free to
typewriter users.
Ba rn Equipment
Cream Separators
Incubators
Poultry and Fox Netting
If stylo Netting wanted is not found in catalog, write us and we will gladly quote prices. W ill also
°hX»“i£“aU°o7the abov'earUcTeVare'oovel^d'by'our'r'ejfular guarantee which protects you against
defects, ho^rior^juality^aDdpoor^workmanship. ^ m#y returu them and we will immediately reimburse you
ou for the purchase price, together with any transportation charges yot may have paid.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Price $100
i
$125
in Canada
ROYAL TYPEWRITER COMPANY
214 MARION ST., 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,
Mats 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, W ool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Bijr 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,
Matting-.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, vhile
we have plenty time to wait on you. A\e expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Lang's (Pat,) Hat Blast SmnMurning
5T0VES AND RANOES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke in
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown in cut. is our Stand
ard Family Range-made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
y 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
—-—-Dealer* In-—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
r.OAl MIIMf R'S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stores
Cook Stores
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malt hoi (3 Roofing
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
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuso
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Poop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
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