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SEWARD, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MARCH 2. 1915.
Several protests appear now from time to time in papers against speak
ing of the Uritish empire as England. The Scotch and Welsh people partic
ularly object to this classification.. As a matter of fact there is no more
reason for calling the nation English than there is for calling Germany
Prussia, or France Normandy. England is to the British empire what Lord
Rosebery called the predominant partner. Out here in the l nited States
even yet there are some people who call all Americans Anglo-Saxons whether
their patronymics might be Olson, Flynn, Macl'herson, Moses or anything else.
As a matter of fact the leaders of the British empire are mostly not Anglo
Saxon at all. Those who are not the celts of Scotland Ireland and Wales are
in great part the descendants of the Norman conquerors. Englishmen are
prone to call the other three parts of the British islands the “Celtic Fringe
and on the continent of Europe all English speaking people are called English-(
men unless an exception is made now and then in the case of Americans. 1 he
newspapers from England just now show that the Celtic fringe is registering
very Celtic kicks.
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By the latest lists of passengers published it can be seen that a great
number of the fair sex are now turning hitherwards. Several new families
have recent!) arrived in Seward and are apparently content to settle down and
wait for the coming of the big time. I his part ol the territory is, indeed, about
to undergo a tremendous change in its social life as well as in its finaniiai
situation. The “good old days’* are gone for ever and ever.
Some of the newspapers seem to be inclined to smile at the statement
made some time ago that coal may be landed here at two dollars a ton from
the M at an u ska. It must be remembered that in some parts of the l nited
States coal is mint'd at an expense of verv little more than a dollar a ton..
With a direct line to Seward from the coal fields there is no reason why coal,
could not be sold here at a small profit. It may be said that wages in the Al-;
aska coal mines will be higher than they are outside but just here the worst j
feature of the whole thing comes in; Before long wages will go lower here
than they ever before went in Alaska. Coal miners will tlock here by thousands
and railroad laborers and others will be here before them in hundreds. The
result of this will be a lower wage, smaller profits for merchants and others
and everything getting cheaper. It is sure, though, that wages can never be
as small here as they are outside in most places. There must always be some
compensation for climatic conditions, yet where the crowd is wages are not.
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NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
DAWSON NEWS:—In the address
given by the Right Rev. 1. 0. Stringer,
the bishop of Yukon, on the life of
Archdeacon McDonald, the following
was told:
“Two circumstances connected with
the life of Archdeacon McDonald will
be of special interest to the people in
Y'ukon.
“He was the first to discover gold,
so far as we know, in the Yukon val
ley. In while visiting Indians
on Birch creek, he saw gold on an
exposed bedrock, and collected some of
the yellow metal, using a spoon to
gather it together. He sent specimens
of this to the British museum, with
other collections of bones of the ex
tinct horse and the like. The London
Daily Times published an article re
garding this discovery of gold and
years afterwards, when the Klondike
gold discovery created such a stir, the
Times republished this article regard
ing the discovery of gold by McDonald
some 33 years before.
The Wrangell Sentinel says: From
the talk one hears it would seem that
southeastern Alaska would almost be
depopulated this spring. Nearly every
man you meet is talking about going
to the westward or inside near the
proposed new railroad. There can be
| no doubt but there will be great op
! portunities in the near future in that
country.
EIGHTY CENTS A DAY
TO DEFY GRIM DEATH.
BOULOGNE, March 1.—The pay of |
French aviators, which heretofore has
been the same as that of soldiers of
similar rank in other branches of the |
service, has been substantially inc
creased for the duration of the war.
Qualified pilots of the rank of non-1
commissioned officers will now receive4
80 cents a day, while corporals and
privates will get 40 cents. Apprentice
pilots, of whom large numbers have
been recruited, are allowed half the
pay of qualified men.
WAR CHARITY IS
USED BY GRAFTERS. |
LONDON, March 1.—Street beg
ging in the name of various charities
has become such a scandal and nuis
ance in London, that steps are now be.
ing taken to investigate these societies
some of which are obvious swindles,
and to keep from the streets the young
girls who sell cheap pamphlets at a
penny each in the name of some cause
likely to touch the sympathies of the
public.
Recently a young girl was arrested
for blocking the passage of several
men on the sidewalk and thrusting
pamphlest in their faces. When
brought before the magistrate, she
could tell nothing about the society by i
which she was employed; knew noth
ing about the money she turned in
and had never seen the manager, j
She usually sold about «*!()() pamphlets]
a week, which brought in six dollars,
and as a bonus, about $1.50 or $1.i5,
which paid her expenses. She had
been selling papers about two months.
POSTPONE HONOR DEB■ S.
BOULOGNE, France, March L—
Debts of honor can stand over till the
end of the war. Such is the preced
ent established on New Year’s Day,
says a letter from Paris, by the
seconds of two gentlemen who had
come to blows in the course of argu
ment. The principals were informed
by their seconds that every trench
sword should for the present be at the
service of the nation, and that the
shedding of blood in a duel would be
inexcusable as long as war lasted.
If you are going to build we have
the High grade Builders hardware
materials. Brown & Hawkins. Qual
ity First.”
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
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 show n 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 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
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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 HKLhJ— •
THE 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
Hotel Panama.
Finch's GoHlen 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 you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
70Q Thfrd Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“ The Store with the Goods
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When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
.lust 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,
W ool Mitts. Wool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crosselt Shoes for Men.
Paints, Oils and Turpentine,
□unaware 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 80 ctyys 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
tion — 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 He*
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over 500 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
For examples ot 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. SEATTLE '
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
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
. Carry a complete stock of
(; UNEUAL MEKCH A NIJIS E
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Goods shipped from Seattle by first boat for Alaska after order is received. We have °r*
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. AJl
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 for the price you pay. If, for any reason whatev. % 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.
An “Old Line” Company with “New' Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OLIO
KOVIDINC
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT 1 ROTKCTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, U. S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lung’s Ranges
L X L 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
Makhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Ltvcqueret Paint
Asphalt urn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
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
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAbF
A I AQK A steamship ymr
f \ L r\ O i\ M cohpanv spito
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 13th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Outcf Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ard
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^J
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
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
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
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations