FIREMEN TO GIVE A
BANQUET TO FIRE BOYS^
Will Try to Organize Basket Ball
Team for Men and
Women.
The fire boys held one of the best
meetings last night and it was decid
ed to give a big banquet for the fire
men about the first of February. A j
committee was apopinted to take(
charge of the affair and it is thought
it will take place in Cooper’s Cafe.
One of the subjects brought before
the fellows last night was the ques
tion of establishing basket ball teams.
It was suggested that a team of mar
ried women could be picked to play a i
team of single ladies. Two teams canj
easily be organized.
The meeting was the best attended'
one ever held in Seward and a smoker
was held afterwards with a box ot
cigars presented to the boys by Chas. j
Walmsley. Al. Chamberlain, repre
senting the city council, addressed the !
firemen with a pleasant talk.
The following were initiates! into'
the firemen’s brotherhood last night:»
James Hammond, Frank Chovin, F.
R. Wiesendanger, Roy Fonda and Roy j
Ashland.
Mr. Smith, an old tinier in these
parts, also enlivened the evening
with some good old stories. The
reason for taking in so many newt
candidates is that several of the old
members have left Seward and the
ranks of the Seward Fire department
ought to be kept filled, as well as to
have substitutes in case of others
leaving the city.
MASONS NOTICE
AH the Masons are requested to at
tend an important meeting of the
Seward Masonic Club at the Pioneer
Hall, Tuesday evening, January 11th.
at 8 o’clock. 1-10—2t.
MEARS EXPECTS
APPROPRIATION
The Cook Inlet Pioneer is respons
ible for the statement that Lieuten
ant Mears of the Commission is con
fident that an emergency appropria
tion will be granted “soon after con
gress reconvenes.” The statement
was evidently made before January
4. The Pioneer also says that a ship
will be sent to Anchorage direct in
February with supplies for the con
tinuation of construction work. The
Anchorage paper even goes so far as
to say that the commission officials
are now preparing to be ready to
start up work without delay when the
money comes. The statement that a
ship will try to make Anchorage in
February’ is not given officially, the
same authority says.
HOW PRESIDENT IS
AT FIFTY-NINE YEARS
HOTSPRIXGS, Va., Dec. 28.—
President Wilson celebrated his 59th
birthday today quietly with his bride.
The only indication that the Executive
has passed another milestone was the
scores of telegrams from his friends
in all parts of the world.
In health and spirits the President
is many years younger than 59. His
hair is quite grey, but he stands erect,
5 feet It inches in his stocking feet.
Recently he tipped the scales at 171
pounds. He walks a great deal and
plays lots of golf. Woodrow Wilson
was born at Staunton, Va., December |
28, 1856. His father was the Rev. j
Joseph R. Wilson, a distinguished
scholar and clergyman of the south,
and his mother was Jessie Woodrow
Wilson. His ancestry on both sides is
Scotch-Irish.
Try our Diamond S. Pickles. Mam
mouth jar 50c Bott. Brown & Hawk
ins, “Quality First.”
EMPRESSTHEATRE
Tuesday, Jan. H, 8:15 p. m.
"Pat lie Weekly News”
J
"Downward Path”
A Two-Reel Drama
"Slippery Slim and the Fortune Teller"
A Roaring Comedy
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
OUT-OF-TOWN
PEOPLE
when in Seward are invited to make
this institution their headquarters—it
is conveniently located in the center
of the business section. They are also
invited to avail themselves of our com
plete facilities for the transaction of
their financial affairs.
BANK OF SEWARD
Territorial Depository
NEWS NOTES
The mail from Iditarod and An
chorage arrived on the train last
night. The letter mail was heavy
while the packages and papers were
few.
“Skookum” Johnson, a well known
Alaska character, formerly of Sew
ard, has bought out the interest of
Hugh Barclay in a hotel, restaurant
and amusement hall at Anchorage.
Charles Dean came in yesterday
from the Moose Pass to spend a few
days in the city.
The Five Hundred club will meet
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Elliot
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Locke, of An
chorage, have made reservations on
the Northwestern for the trip outside.
They are now on the way from their
home town.
Mrs. de Sherbinin is convalescent
after a rather severe visit from our
epidemic.
Mrs. L. L. James has also been a
sufferer from influenza.
Harry Hoben has written to Pete
Ogle on his way east and seemed to
be having a fine time.
Alexander McDonald of the Alaska
Steamship company is expected back
on the Northwestern.
G .G. Boe is much improved in
health and is able to be about today.
Dr. M. S. Coble, of New York City,
moved into his oflices at the Overland,
Hotel today.
Percy Pullen dropped a piece of
iron on his left big toe this morning
and will be hors de combat for a few
days.
THE KEY
Seward-made candies. Johnston
| Chocolates fresh from the factory.
I Also fruits. 12-16—tf
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POK SALE
10 work dogs. 10 sets harness. 1
' sled. All in prime condition. F. 0. B.
I Cordova. Jos. Emperly, Cordova,
Alaska. 12-15—tf.
New patterns in China and Japan
floor mattings, rugs and linoleums.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
“Jersey Cream Kisses,” VANILLA
FLAVOR. A pure food candy, made
in Seward Alaska. For sale at the
Key.
Home made Mince Meat from the
Bally Green Farm. Brown & Hawk
ins, “Quality First.”
Commerce Cafe established 1905.
Meals 25 cents up. E. Levin, pro
prietor.
Mackinaws, Pants, Socks, Boots,
Packs, Underwear. Anything you
need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
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Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
--—
Ladies’ and childrens’ furnishings
at Butt’s.
_
New stock of Eveready flash lights
and Batteries.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Best cigars and refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf
“ i
O-Cedar Mops and Oils. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Howard and Hamilton
Watches!
George the Jeweler
METHODISTS TO BUILD
$5,000 CHURCH EDIFICE
At a meeting of the Methodist
Episcopal church trustees held last
night at the home of H. H. Hildreth it
was decided to build a church edifice
that would cost at least $5,000. The
probable location is the northwest
corner of Second avenue at Madison
street. The style of edifice has not
been decided on yet. It may be of a |
frame or a mission effect. Architect!
Kingsley is at work drawing up the |
plans for the new building. Work
will be commenced as soon as possible
or immediately after hearing from the
owners of the lots and the Methodis;
church authorities, probably in an
other month.
CANT TELL GIRLS HOW
TO LIVE ON $6 A WEEK
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-—Small wages
and bad girls go together, according to
Morals Court Judge Uhlir, who, des
pite the fact that Chicago years ago
abolished its red light district, hears
hundreds of moral cases weekly.
“You can’t get away from the fact,"
said Judge Uhlir today in making a
plea for a “chance’’ for these girls,
“that low wages is the principal
reason for bad girls. When they ask
me, ‘How am I going to live straight
on $6 a week?’ I cannot answer them.
Neither can anyone else. Employers
who fail to pay girls decent wages do
not belong in society. They contrib
ute more to the downfall of girls than
the actual seducers."
Judge Uhlir is opposed to fining
girls of the streets. He contends it
is too easy for them to borrow from
men who make such loans a business.
ANCHORAGE NOTES
i
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George Ja*ckson, a former Nome
mining man, was stricken ill on
Christmas Day and was taken to the
hospital.
The ten year old son of Dr. Reedy,
of the R. R. Commission, was recently
operated on for appendicitis.
Frank Cotter, G. M. Campbell and
F. B. Wood are the committee to ar
range for the Kennel Club dog races.
Thomas Reilly and Mrs. Launders
are reported to be about to establish
a roadhouse at Mile 63 on the Seward
trail.
A fire started in the Robarts hall
New Year’s morning but was exting
uished. It was caused by the igniting
of a masquerade costume that hung
too near the stove.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Sunday: Masses at 8:30 and 10:30
a. m. Sunday school after Mass.
Rotary, Instruction and Benediction,
7:30 p. m. Weekdays: Mass at 8
a. ro. {
Smoke the Key special. Always
good. Sold only at the Key.
No reader can afford to omit the
Seward Gateway.
Dry goods at Butts.
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SEALED PROPOSALS will be
opened by the Lighthouse Inspector,
Ketchikan, Alaska, at 2 o’clock p. m.,
January 31, 1916, for lightering about
400 tons of miscellaneous freight
from Katalla anchorage to Cape St.,
Elias Light Station, Alaska. Specifi
cations and forms for proposal may
be secured by applying to above
offices or to the Postmasters at
Katalla, Seward, or Cordova, Alaska.
FOR SALE
Six lots 60x100 feet each,
“Liberty Height,” suburb to
Bremerton; Wash/s Great Pacific
Naval Station. Will sell at a
sacrifice—terms—Plat at hand
showing location of lots.
DANIEL D. DUNLAP
Civil Engineer, OWNER
PROTECT
YOUR PLACE
WITH
Pyrene
M.A. HORNER
Agent
A POPULAR WINTER
CONTRAST IS THIS COAT
GOING ff - CftLLtNO 1
[Hudson seal and chinchilla develop thli
comfortable garment, which Is lined wltl
a gray brocade. The chubby muff Is oi
chinchilla, and the coat Is worn over I
boiling green voile frock banded wtU
different widths of velvet ribbon.]
The Seward Gate\\ ay, published
daily and weekly, is the only estab
lished publication of this kind in the
district included in government plans.
See us before sending outside lot
vour iob printing.
SAY ALL BRITISH SURROUNDED
BERLIN, Jan. 11.—The latest report from Constan
tinople regarding operations in Mesopotamia is that the
whole British army has been surrounded near Kut-El
Amara. The former reports said the rear guard had
been surrounded. The announcement that the whole
army is surrounded is not official.
BLOW UP A DUPONT MILL
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11.—An explosion occurred
last night at the Carney's Point plant of the Dupont com
pany and the authorities declare it was set off maliciously.
Six employes were killed and a ferry boat was wrecked
by the explosion. This is the second explosion reported
today in Dupont factories. _
GRANTS CAFE RAIDED
SEATTLE, Jan. 11.—Grant's Cafe was raided last
night by the police and a large quantity of liquor was
s eized. It is the first prominent place raided since prohi
bition went into effect. It was discovered that whiskey
was being served from coffee pots and other utensils of an
innocent looking sort to people in the boxes. W. H. Grant,
the proprietor of the place, was arrested.
Tanoka, a Japanese druggist, was arrested today on
the charge of selling the wood alcohol that caused the
deaths of seven people here since January 1. He may be
I prosecuted for manslaughter__
JOSEPH BENNETT DYER
DIES AT OAKLAND, CAL.
Joseph Bennett Dyer, well and fav
orably known in this part of Alaska,
passed away at Oakland, Cal., Dee.
18, according to advices received on
the last mail. He was a victim of
heart disease. Mr. Dyer was. a sour
dough of Alaska, having lived in most
pf the northern gold camps until he
came to the Susitna country several
1 ...
years ago. He was appointed a dep
uty United States marshal, with head
quarters at Susitna, ami was later
transferred to Knik. Ill health caus
ed him to tender his resignation, and
he departed for California, his home
before coming to Alaska. Mr. Dyer
had many warm personal friends in
this section, who sincerely regret his
demise.—Cook Inlet Pioneer.
The Seward News Company
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“ PALACE JINGLES ”
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The summer’® slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The *rf>ys 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 siwaahed here.
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Furnished Rooms for Men
\
JOE MORRIS j 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.