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srward, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL I, 1915.
The coming summer will mark the beginning of Alaska's greatness.
Within a few years it has risen from a practically uninhabited waste to a
great and rich held cultivated bv the government of the l nited States of
America. Within a few months railroad tracks will pierce it as a mining shaft
pierces the paystreak.
Many are here yet who in the earliest days of the territory’s develop
ment shared the hopes and hardships that alternated almost as regularly
and vividly as the squares on a checker board. In that time they have tasted
both and all kinds of fortune but they have lived to see a great land that was
moulded in its beginnings by their hands however humble. 1 he time will
come when they will boast of being Alaskan pioneers as those of old boasted
of being Roman citizens.
It is a matter of pride to the people ot Seward that the city which they
founded has been chosen as the gateway of the land of promise. I he time has
been long to them and the way has often been gloomy but before them now
lie the pleasant plains of plenty which they have won by their patience and
endurance.
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l)o the people of America fully realize what a really great man oc
cupies the presidential chair at present?
Woodrow Wilson came to politics from a class room and for that reason
the political war horses come to the conclusion that he could never succeed,
but in the couple of years in which he has been president he has done more
than all the politicians for a generation. While taken up with some of the j
most stupendous ta^ks, foreign and domestic, he has found time to accomp- j
lish for this northern territory more than was ever done before since Bering
landed on its shores.
He has been confronted with the most grave international problems that .
ha\e come up for solution since the war with (Ireat Britain and he has solved
the greatest domestic problems since the time of the Civil \N ar.
He has tried e>en to do more but he has been hampered by political op
position of a purely party nature and not at all by an opposition that believed j
itself right. Indeed, he has. in this respect, gone beyond the people over
whom he presides and it will be a pity if the people do not realize the fact j
in time.
Let us all wake up and not let this blooming boom pass over without
getting something out of it. Remember the stampedes of the past that you i
look hack to now with the feeling of regret that you didn’t do so and so. j
Don’t add another to those >ain regrets. Crab something.
1 1
Whoever named Resurrection bay must have been mighty wise.
Think of about fixe hundred men or a thousand working within a few
miles of Fourth street this summer, with a daily payroll of two to four thou
sand dollars. \nd think of the office building and wharf construction and
everything else but the blues.
CHINA’S \RMY Hl'INED
BY OFFICERS’ DISHONESTY.
Light Thrown on Causes of China’s
Weakness.
PEKING. March 81.—Reasons why
the Chinese army, although it num
bers naif a million men on paper can
not be employed to defend the republic
against an aggression, are set forth
openlv in an official explanation by
President Yuan Shi-kai.
He says, in effect, that although the
military expense is the largest item
in th» governmental bills, the evil
practice of declaring false numbers of
troops continues to the detriment of
the Republic’s defensive power.
The interesting document reads in
part as follows:
‘•In former days the most corrupt
! practice existing in the army was
I that the actual number of troops in
; ach Ying (military camp) was never
i in accordance with the number paid
i for by the government; and the of
ficers appropriated the surplus. Peo
ple are not at all surprised at such
irregularities, as they had become
common habits. The financial condi
tion of the nation became worse, while
the discipline of the army was hope
lessly eeglected.
“I, the President, once created and i
, trained a modern army, and all form- ■
or corruptions were wholly swept
away. But after tho Revolution there
was trouble everywhere, and chiefs of
political parties and arrogant com
manders became presumptuous with
their military backing. In the morn
ing they enrolled vagabonds in the
streets and in the evening they claim
ed to have created an army. Al
though the number was less than a
thousand it was proclaimed to be
more than ten thousand. When the j
time came for disbandment of troops j
large sums of money were demanded ;
from the government. I, the Presi
dent, being unwilling to see the peo
ple suffer the consequences of further
rebellion, reluctantly complied with
their demands. Thus order and peace j
were maintained. But when "^ j
think of it we are still grieved. Now,
NO. 10705.
1 REASURY DEPARTMENT.
Office of Comptroller of the Cur
rency.
Washington, D. C., February 15, 1915.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evi
dence presented to the undersigned,
it has been made to appear that “THE
HARR1MAN NATIONAL BANK OF
ALASKA AT SEWARD” in the vil-'
lage of Seward in the Third Judicial
District and Territory of Alaska has
complied with all the provisions of:
the statutes of the United States, re-,
quired to be complied with before an
association shall be authorized to
commence the business of Banking;
NOW THEREFORE I, JOHN
SKELTON WILLIAMS, Comptroller
of the Currency, do hereby certify
that “THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL |
BANK OK ALASKA AT SEWARD" I
in the village of Seward in the Third
Judicial District and Territory of Al
aska is authorized to commence the;
business of Ranking as provided in
Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness j
my hand and Seal of office this
fifteenth day of February, 1915.
(SIGNED) JNO. SKELTON WIL
LIAMS
Comptroller of the Currency
Date of first publication March 18,»
1915.
Date of last publication May 27, 1915.
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The Rank will open for business on
or about April 15th next. Due notice
will be given in this paper.
Gafeton Hardy,
Vice President.
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 J
ever been shown in Alaska. We want j
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes )
Service that is better than any town T
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
i 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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MABW^WtA* CW«W •
prw a ^ 1
If you ever want a suit of clotfies, vou will know that at this store there is a suit raado to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP—?
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 ••Don,i forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
' although the cancerous disease has a
1 been healed, it is impossible to say
that the evil practice of declaring
' numbers of troops has not continued.
The largest annual expense of thej
government is the military expend!- j
ture. All generals and colonels in the j
army should take warning from the
past and act carcfulty in the future,
performing their service* faithfully
and maintaining their own integrity.
Thus will they show their apprecia
tion of the President's wish to reform
and deciplir.e the army.”
Threats of punishment are included
in th3 president's proclamation.
Special Value, Heavy Wool Sox,
35c, 3 prs. for $1.00, just the thing
for wear in Shoe Pacs. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
New shipment of Hollyhurst Hggs*
25c. for every bad one found. Brown (
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE. WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales ot justice
The Season’s Newest Materials for Women’s
and Children’s Dresses
On r.ntres 57 .58 59 00 of our LARGE SPRING CATALOGUE we a.-e showing in colors a number of NEW
MATERIALS for Spring and Summer dresses. 'these color pages are not deceptive in any way. ItTs iro
oossibie for the printer to demonstrate the real value of these beautiful materials; however, the color p ate
will serve to give you splendid ideas as to the new stylings and patterns. You will not be disappointed*hen
vo recei ve this.® materUls. They will prove io he greet veh.ee A * a matter of fact, they are 2S to 50 per
yuu ■ m, usuallv nav for merchandise of this character.
r^Toott pu^ 44 46"““ offePryouaplendid value! in white linen suitings, also Indian linen*, long
Cl0ths, ew r»gea 4fl 41 represent the host dress ginghams, shirtings, etc. All these materials are splen
did value. ^ ^ wi)| ,lnd eighteen styles of the popular and siaple suitings for the spring season. You
will find the prices much lower than you are accustomed to paying.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog 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 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, Wool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Biff line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine,
□unaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House furnishinffs,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Ruffs, Linoleums,
Mattinff.
Our prices are right. C ome in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We 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.
Buick Satisfaction
What you desire and demand in a
motor car you will find in a Buick
You got Power; you get Strength of Construction; you
get Beauty of line and finish; you get comfort and easy
riding qualities; you get Economy and upkeep and
mileage—Yor Get Motor Car Satisfaction.
Every mode! has the Buick Valve-In-Head Motor, recog
nized by engineers everywhere as the most powerful type
Built in fours and Sixes-Three Touring Cars.and Two R oadsters
C 24-51010. C 25-51085, C 36-51335, C 37-51385, C 55-5*800
R O. B. SEATTLE, WASH.
Come in and see the I91o models. . We will gladly
give you a demonstration.
Northwest Buick Company
- 802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
A Ten
Strike!
fTlic makers of
the new shirts)
and' era vets we
' i offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them when
in Seattle.
King Bros.
Company
Z2—CJ
SHIRTS
$1.50 Up
CRAVETS
50c Up
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash.
Lang's (Fat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
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 shovn in cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range -made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
y Write us for Cntalo^MCs,
F. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, Sf-ATTLF, WASHINGTON
H.V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN*, Manager
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COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
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Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I 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
PA B Paper
Maltlioid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Niarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphalt urn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tacklo
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
A i A C VC A srBAM5MB> itB\lict
L M O iv M co/tpany into
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail troni Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA A1VA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova,.Lllamar,
Valdez, Ijitouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 2oth
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent B- GUPTILU Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Psos.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bath rooms. Rates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
■■ ..——*
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney 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, Soward