Sit? §>?itiar& (Satnuag
Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE. President
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SEWARD. ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1915.
One great mistake which many public bodies make from time to time
is to refuse to ascertain the opinions of the people who elected them. This is
not meant as a protest against the action of the Seward city council in re
fusing to call a public meeting of the tax payers. It was simply suggested
hy the council’s action.
This immunity of governing bodies from the necessity of consulting tha
people has been the cause of the agitation in favor of the referendum princ- j
iple. It is not enough to say that the body has been elected by the people
to do as it seems fit. If public bodies were free to do as they like after
election much wrong might be inflicted on many communities, but, on the
other hand, the idea of referring all matters hack to the poeple is, to say
the least of it, rather a clumsy method and should be avoided when possible.
The very best method for electing a council or legislature is, after all,
»o compel eaiti contesting candidate to commit himself to some fixed plat
lorn*. In this wav the people will knr.v what they aie electing a man for
and the successful candidate will not, afior election, be able to say that he is
bound to nothing.
The real stampede will come to Seward and, what is better, will stay in
Seward just as soon as work is commenced improving the Alaska Northern..
As matters look at present it appears to be evident that the government has
not yet had the Alaska Northern transferred to it. That the government
has the purchase of the railroad fixed there is no doubt at all but it is
very likely that the president and the secretary of the interior are carefully
gathering up all the ragged edges of the railroad’s ownership before pay* i
ing the cash. The announcement of Seward as the terminal would never
have been made unless all had been absolutely “cinched’’ by the administra- ;
tion. What the government is probably trying to avoid is the payment of
cash before rendering impossible anv effort of any person to say later that
he should have received some of the money or more. We can be positively
•ure that on the arrival of C hairman Edea everything will be ready for com
mencement of the work on this line. Then will come the red letter day for
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Seward. j
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
FAIRBANKS, April 19.—From the
territorial legislature, Judge Bunneli
received a communication on the last
| mail, asking for the dismissal of
■ Commissioner John F, Dillon. The
resolution of the legislature, in which
many of the commissioners and par
; ticulariy the Fairbanks commissioner,
! were condemned for disregarding the
territorial laws, and for not keeping
a proper account of vital statistics,
as provided by statute was adopted
several weeks ago at Juneau.
After the communication had been
received by Judge Bunnell, he was
asked if he had anything to say re
garding the matter, or any comment
to make on the action of the legis
lature. He said that the resolution
came as a big surprise, although he
had seen press dispatches regarding
the matter. He would make no de
finite statement as to his opinion of
the action of the legislature, and
simply said that he would take no ac
tion on the matter at present.
FAIRBANKS, April ID.—According
to a report which reached town yes
terday from Olnes, Howard Barnes
and Albert Alzina barely escaped
with their lives Saturday morning,
when they drove their horse and wag- j
on into a slough containing between
20 and 30 feet of water. As it was
they lost their wagon and all it con
tained, barely succeeding in getting
themselves and their horse to a place
of safety.
NOME.—Adolphus Sayers an aged
colored man well known to Nomeites
by the name of “Colombo” died last
evning in the Holy Cross Hospital j
after a brief ilness. The cause of
death is stated to be tuberculosis. 1
Meet me at The Branch.
B&N
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacitic Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Rijjht — Goods
Delivered to Alt Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
CROCKER’S
CUT RATE
..Wall Paper Store..
WE CAN SAVE YOU
MONEY ON
Wall Paper, Paints,
Glass, Building
Material, etc.
LOWEST PRICES IN THE CITY.
See Crocker About SIGNS!
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
Everything that the man in the hills or the man in the Town needs
to wear, and everything the best that money can buy.
Raincoats and slickers. New shipment, just in. Rubber Boots and
Shoe Pacs, New Hi press stock Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks, Knap Sacks,
Blankets and Quilts.
Leather Gloves and Canvas Gloves.
Felder and Chippewa Finnish Top Pacs.
Doughtery Red D Logging Shoes.
Filson Cruiser Shirts in all kinds.
Ask to see the new One made of Cravanetted Forrestry Cloth. The
best in the world.
Flannel Shirts Summer Shirt3
Neustadter Bros. Famous line of Seasonable effects.
Duxbak and Corduroy Pants and Coats. Largest line of mens woolen
pants in Seward.
Overalls Overalls Overalls Overalls Overalls Overalls.
Twenty-five dozen Overals in stripes and plain Blue denim. The best
made and a dollar a pair.
UNDERWEAR.
The Class of the Town in Underwear. All kinds from Cotton to Silk
Two Piece and Union Suits.
Hardeman and Stetson Hats.
New Models, Late Styles, Good Variety.
Fautless Night Shirts and Pajamas.
Summer Suits for Particular Men. Stein-Bloch and Schoenbrun made
to order. The classiest line of mens Suits in Seward today.
In fact there is nothing that a man might need to wear in Alaska
that we have not got, and you can always depend on the goods you get
here.
W’hat we Sell, We Guarantee.
Nothing in the advertisement that is not in stock.
“P E P”
That’s what some people call
it. Others call it ginger —
dash—snap. But whatever
name you give it, it* s the pleasing,
tailorish lines that make
SCHOENBRUN
"SHAYNE-BRUN"
TAILORING
so popular with the fashionable
young dresser. If you know a
Schoenbrun wearer, ask him. If
not, look at the fashion plates.
THE MINER’S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER
MANAQIR
11 Don’t forget the Parcel Post! ”
Exclusive Local Dealer phona Adam*:i3l
Seward, Alaaka
PALACE OF SWEETS
ICR CREAM
Cigars Cigarettes Tobacco
Stationery Candy
D, M. BURLEYA. M. HICKEY
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected, j
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1*6. Seward, Alatka.
HALL SAFES
NORRIS SAFE & LOCK CO.
W. L. MOFFATT
Solo Aarent, Seward, Alaska
Box 73
FRANK L. TORREY
Daggett Bldg
House Painting
Paper Hanging
Decorating
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
Not Coal Land.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
. UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Juneau, Alaska, April 27, 1916.
NOTICE is hereby given that Otto Berg
strum, of Seward, Alaaka, who, on September
15, 1914, made homestead application, No.
01722, for SE'/iSW'4. SW%SE«4 Sec 22
WV&NEtt. E*4NW>4. NWViSEVi. NL^SW'4
Section 27, Township 1 N., Range 1 W., Se
ward Meridian, has filed notice of Intention to
make five year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before U. S. Com
missioner M. J. Conroy, at his office at Ste
ward, Alaaka. on the fifteenth day of June.
1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank L. Ballaine
W. A. McPherson
S. L. Colwell •
George Sexton all of Seward, Alaska.
C. B. Walker,
Register.
Date of first publication May 4, 1915.
Date of last publication June 9, 1916.
“Seward's* Pioneer ^how Htiuse
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Mau'gr.
44A Heel Show”
“Get the Casino Habit”
TO-NIGHT
One Night Only!
“The Ruby of Destiny"
3 Keels 3
ANIMATED WEEKLY
Keystone Comedy
“Hubby's Job"
and
“Twixt Love and Fire"
Watch for Lucille Love
Change Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays
Admission 25c; Children 10c
Reserved Seats 35c
Igloo No. 9,
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First Tuesday Night of«ach
month at the A. B. hall.
J. LINDLEY GREEN, ISAAC EVANS,
President. Secretary.
Seward Tailors
Rkah Moving Piotuiik Show
Phone flafn 112
SUITS MADE TO ORDER
Cleaning and Pressing
All Work Called for and Delivered
Just Received
Large Shipment
Dux Bak Waterproof
Clothing for Ladles
Norfolk Coats
Plain and Divided Skirts
Bloomers and hats
—a i-ho
NE W RAINCOATS
ELLSWORTH’S
Everything that Ladie* Wear
I Pay from
$1 to $2.50
tor Bear Skulls
In good Condition
J. R. STEVENSON
Taxidermist
Juneau B«< 731 Alaska
HARVEY & CO.
*
Y. M. C. A. Building.
Next to Commissioner's Office
Contractors and Builders
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
__^————■——
Doors & Windows
Lung’s Ranges
1 XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granito Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
\iarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lactjucret Paint
Asphaltmn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Ton t u
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Fowder
Caps
F U96
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Li me
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seino Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Lang’s (Pat,) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Arc 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 44 PACIFIC,*’ as shown in cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range— made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.C0 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
——-—-Dtaltri In-- ■■ --
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of justice
A Word to the farmers, Stockmen, Dairymen and Poultry Raisers
Why not save the middleman's prolit and buy direct from Sears, Koobuck & Co., “vlj* 'r®P “l[°ouhem
one-half on each article. Below you will llnd a 1st of Implements carried In stock E®*1 o!
made by the Uavid Bradley ManufacturinK Co., which has been the standard for the past a. yeais.
Walking Plow a
Riding Plows, Gang Plows
harrows. Cultivators, Corn Planters
Corn Drills, Hanure Spreaders, hay Presses
hay Rakes, Corn Shellers, Fresno and Drag Scrapers
Feed Grinders, Feed otters, Stock Feed Cookers, Wire Fencing
and Gates, Stump Pullersand Logger’s Tools, Sanitary
Barn Equipment,Veterinary Supplies, Bee
Hives and Bee Keeper’s Supplies
Incubators and Brood
ers, Fanning Mills
A complete line of repairs carried in stock and special attention £iven to all repair orders
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalogue 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
Just Remember wo 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,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes tor Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine,
□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. ^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.
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Pnor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
ALASKA. COflPANY 8 speed |
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMEDA and MARIPOSA go to knik Anthorago.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Unalaska, 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)
$iTRight reserved to change this schedule without noticelfc&
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
E,,ch'd Commerce Cafe E-~pv,N
Dinner 11 a.m to 7 p.m
Short Orders at All Hours
Special Chop Suey
and Noodle Evenings
Private Boxes Open Day and Night
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.
Corr.ct Apparel for Man
Seattle, Washington