TOWNSITE CASE ENDS
IN SEWARD COURT
(Continued from Page 1)
previous to action to have receiver
appointed, the A. C. Ry. was heavily
in debt, and poor condition, and sup
plies being looted.
Frank LT Ballaine \va*> called b)
Kay and covered his early connection
with the townsite and relations with
his brother, r sale 5f stock, ami
townsite matters; and the general
lack of funds of the railroad and their
combined efforts to secure the same.
He said that himself and brother
were anxious for the railroad to take
the townsite, but that Dickenson re
fused to handle the matter; that the
Company refused to take the town
site, Ballaine- were given permission
to go ahead. He related the history
of the Lowell relinquishment, and j
how the filed notes and plats were
made and liled, with the dates, that
lot 2 was reserved to May Lowell,
that he looked after matters in Sew
ard. and John outside. Castle deed
to F. L. Ballaine for townsite, previ
ously given as security for Shcdd
loan, intorduced m evidence. Tran
script from l’. S. Land Office offered
in evidence. On cross-examination
Mr. Ballaine said he was vice-presi- i
dent of the Tanana Con. Co., and
Keller, treasurer; that he had left
about Jot) lots in Seward, and valued
them at about $800 each. Mr. Haight
uont on the stand for defendants, and j
ndateui his advice to the Ballaines re
garding the technicalities ot the sur
veys and land office proceedure. and 5
the necessity for two surveys, that j
he received 8 lot.- from Ballaine as I
compensation for these services, ami
not a reward for the meeting termini
“secret’* by Mr. West. On cro-ss ex
amination he stated that at this time j
he wiu- also the attorney for the A. C.
Ry.
Colonel Revell was called by Mr.
Ray, and told of the history regard
ing the Lowell note, and the facts
incident to the payment thereof, as
well us related a trip to Lake Kenai.
Frank E. Youngs and Derick Lane
were called as exports as to the realty
market, and both testified that the
value of the townsite was purely
speculative. In addition Mr. Youngs !
related the early history of the road
and townsite. Mr. T. \V. Hawkins
told of the manner of sale of lots in
the first rush to Seward and value, j
Youngs testimony was particularly
directed to value of lots referred to
by West as those given the directors
of the “secret0 meeting, of which no
record or minutes were kept. This j
concluded the afternoon session of j
yesterday.
TONIGHT'S CONCERT IS
SURE TO BE A TREAT
Mr. Sinclair Comes With Recommen
dations Which Very Few People
in Alaska Ever Had.
The concert given this evening by
Mr. Charles E. Sinclair is being look
ed forward to with the nuwt pleasur
able anticipations because of the
recommendations which he carries
with him from expert vocalists.
Without having heard him, and judg
ing by what has boon said by those
1 who know, it may be said that Mr. .
Sinclair is the possessor of a beauti- j
ful bass-baritone. The Gateway has
been told that with Mrs. McNecr Hi*
accompanist he is almost perfect in
1 every phase of vocalism, and this
fact, added to what is described as
the harmoniously musical quality of
his voice, is sure to give Seward a
delightful evening. Other pleasant
items are also on the program.
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CARGO OF COAL COMES
FROM THE HERBERT MINES j
_
Local Coal at Last Placed on the
Seward Market and a New
Era Begins.
Sixty tons of coal arrived on the
Alliance this morning from the Her
bert mine at Seldovia, and will be
plated on the local market by A. G.
de Sherbinin, so marking a new era
in Alaska development. More was
expected to arrive but the supply will
be augmented when necessary.
EMPRESS THEATRE
NEW A. B. HALL
Thursday, Oct 28
8:15 P. M.
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT
will show the following program:
Select Music
Pathe Weekly News, No. 1(>
w Losing Fight
Stirring \ itagraph Drama
"Heritage o( Hamilton deck’
n
l Act Drama of Human Interest
" Hiram Green, Detective
One Big Laugh
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
A Good, Big, Clean, Interesting Program
^ _ _ I Alaska
UOai- Coal
, Mined
Delivered to Your Home 300 Feet
Here in Seward Underground
$11 Per Ton
When Delivered Direct from Wharf
More Heat — Less Money
de Sherbinin Seward, Alaska
GUS SEIFFERT HAD A
SATISFACTORY SEASON
Gus Seiirert, the Resurrection creek
mining operator, who returned on the |
Alliance expresses the greatest satis
faction with the season’s work. The !
1
only drawback was the early freez- |
up which prevented him from work- j
ing as long as he wanted to. Three ,
men were left on the ground to per
form dead work throughout the wint- j
er and operations will be started j
again just as early as possible in
spring. He was accompanied as far '
as Seward by Mrs. SeifTort who will j
remain here this winter if she can •
find a house. Mr. Seiflfert will go out- j
side in a week or so.
NEWS NOTES.
A subscription is being raised for 1
the upkeep of the second lake for
skating purposes. A petition is plac- ,
ed on the board at the "Key” and any
interested parties can go there and j
subscribe so much per month as long
as it is cold enough for skating.
David Barr, of the Alliance, suf- j
fered a slight injury in the left foot
day before yesterday.
Russel Herman arrived yesterday
I on the Alameda to take charge of the
Alaska Pharmacy. Mr. Herman has
been in charge of the drug store in ■
Valdez for the past few years.
The Alliance left this morning at
eleven with two passengers and called
at the Stangneth saltery for freight, j
J. M. Pickel, foreman of the Inde- i
pendenco Mines ot the Willow creek,!
arrived this morning on the Alliance i
on his way outside. He reports a t
very good season in that country this
summer. He expects L. S. Kobe,
manager of the mine, out on an early
boat. Mrs. Pickel will join him on
the return of the Farragut, and to
gether they will leave for the States
on that boat.
F. C. Caples and J. R. Krumm ar
rived this morning on the Alliance to
' spend a few days here on business.
, They will return to Anchorage on the j
i Admiral Evans to spend the winter.
The Seward Commercial Company j
! received a shipment yesterday of 1,
000 fine bulbs direct from Northern '
| Holland. Some of the flowers repre- j
sentod by the bulbs are Tulips,
Hyacinths, Narcissus, Daffodils and
j English Iris.
Robert Morrison of Hope, passed
, through Seward on the Alliance this
i morning on his way to Seattle, to
; spend the winter at his home.
The city treasurer has banked near
I ly $20,000 since the sixth of Septem
ber. The maximum amount deposited
in one day was nearly $5,200, that
was the day before taxes became de
linquent, or the third Friday in Sep
i tember.
There will be a Hallowe'en social at
the M. E. church at 7:30 Friday even
ing for the Sunday school scholars.
Children may come in Hallowe’en
costumes if they desire. Parents are
cordially invited to be present. They
will meet at the parsonage tomorrow
evening, the young ladies of the Sun
day school to make favors and get
things ready for the social the next
evening.
The eighth grade ami high school
pupils will give a dinner at the Sew
ard Grill in honor of Master Emmett
Furman, who leaves on the Alameda
tomorrow for the States to attend the
Gonzaga College, at Spokane.
Don’t get daffy on the other fel
low’s taffy. Best food and custom.
Eat till you bust ’em. THE COM
MERCE CAFE.
Nicely Furnsihcd Rooms. Winter ;
Ra*es. Over Carstcns. 9-23—tf
See the ready made skirts and
waists at Butt’s.
Dry goods at Butts.
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THF IIARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA
AT SEWARD
NEW YORK
OFFICERS
SEWARD
JOSEPH W. HARRIMAN t President.
JOHN A. NOBLt* Vice President.
HENRY B WESSELMAN, Vke ,rtl.
GASTON HARDY. vi« President.
ERICH LUCAS , C*ifcler.
MERRILL A. MARTIN • Aibayrr.
GOLD DUST AND BULLION BOUGHT AND ASSAYED
DRAFTS ON ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION TRAVELERS CHEQUES
CORRESPONDENT
HARRIIVIAN NATIONAL BANK
NEW YOTK
BRYAN AND HOBSON ARE
FIGHTING FOi: THE DRYS
CLEVELAND, Oct. 26.—The vote
on prohibition here w T take place a
week from today. Bryan and Hobson
are making a voluntary campaign and
working hank Last year the vote
went dry by eighty-live thousand.
Sourdoughs and Chechacos. (let
ready for mushing to Matanuska by
boarding at Commerce Cafe.
It makes no difference hoxv the
Townsite case is settled. Rea! Estate
in Seward is cheap enough to plant
Rower Bulbs in. We just received |
one thousand Bulbs direct from Hol
land. Darw»n Tulips, Hyacinths, Ro
mans, Narcissus, Daffodils, Iris.
There will be no question about the
title for enough groum to plant the-se,
and now is the time to do it.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Time to Dress Up!
SUITS AND OVERCOATS
MADE TO MEASURE
Urbach’s 4 a™.
Representing M. Born & Co.
and the Royal Tailors, Chicago.
Seward News Company
LOCAL AGENTS FOR ALL SEATTLE NEWSPAPERS
am. SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
Standard brand* of Cigars and Tobacco.
Imperial Confectionery. Stationery.
School and Office Supplies.
All the best Magazines and Eastern Newspapers.
Mall Orders Promptly Attended to.
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SINCE 1905 this bank has served the needs of this
district in a banking way. This bank keeps
abreast of the times. It gives considerate ser
——1 vice, and its persistent efforts have met with
splendid endorsement. Never in the bank’s h,stor> has it
had as many customers, and never has it served them
more efficiently and satisfactorily than at present.
If you are not now doing business with us we invite you
to do so. We can satisfy you and help you.
Established 1905
BANK OF SEWARD
Concert tickets on sale Butt’s Bon j
! Marche, The Key ci^ar stand, Seward
News Co., Ellsworth’s millinery store,
Miller barber shop and Northern
Cifjar stand. 10-25—2t.
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Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at
tention. 10-5—tf.
Waterfill & Frazier whwkey at
“The Branch.”
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You can take olive oil without
taste. Royal Olvules are made of the
finest and purest olive oil in the
world. Twenty-five cents per box.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
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For a safe bet, play the Palace
Grill. |
Ever hear of a Jones special
steak ? Try one at Palace Grill.
FOR SALE:—U. S. 30 rimless, ;
same as new. Inquire Gateway.
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THE PALACE GRILL IS NOW |
OPEN FOR BUSINESS,
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Furnished Houses for rent. See
Dougherty & Stewart. 10-15*6t
“Vitolitra.” A fragrant and deli
cious South American tea. It invigo
rates the brain and strengthens the
body.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
The Key offers a premium. See ad. I
FRESH CHILI and Clam Chowd.
at PALACE GRILL.
Second hand goods bought and so! I
for cash or on commission. Sec Rut
ton’s ad. Tuesdays and Fridays. JS
Rig new assortment of Arrov
shirts in the newest colorings ami
patterns. Get some of the "‘lothr
—the new fall Arrow collar.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality Fir>t.
Ladies’ and childrens' furnishing
at Butt’s.
Meal tickets $5.50 for $5.00 at the
Palace Grill.
Snow shoes, dog harness and ^
ers’ supplies at Brown & H iv. ii
“Quality First."
Groceries Clothing hardware furniture
NEW STOCK
Just Arrived on S. S. Alliance
D. G* Sugar . . $6.75 per 100 lbs.
Best Yakima Potatoes . 1.75 “
Milk—Libby’s or Mt. Vernon, 3.50 “ case 4 doz.
Flour, Best Soft Wheat . 6.75 “ bbl.
Tomatoes, Solid Pack . 4.35 per 1 doz. gal. cans
“ Puree, for soups, 3.75
Apples, Best North Yakima, 2.50 “ box
Pearl Oil 3.50 “ case
Other Goods in Proportion
Call and Inspect
%
"Quality First”
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
TELEPHONE MAIN 1
“ PALACE JINGLES ”
The summer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The boys are coming from the hills
In search of warmth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You’re welcome as the flowers In May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALACE BAR
’Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS
Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection
BILL DEVINE^
. “ PALACE JINGLES ”
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they’ve
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.