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SEWARD^ ALASKA* WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1915.
Mr. Jones—his first name has slipped the memory— who came north as
commissioner of fisheries, or deputy commissioner of fisheries, or something
else, some time ago, declared to a committee of congress that Governor Strong
and Delegate Wickersham knew nothing about the particular Alaskan quest
ions which were at issue. Mr. Jones is, presumably, a chechaco and, like most
thechacoes, knows more about the country than sourdoughs, and such season
ed sourdoughs as the honorable James and the still more honorable J. K A,
at that.
Mr. Jones is apparently a man whose pure soul rises in rebellion against
the loose life of Alaska. Nurtured, maybe, in the lap of righteousness in some
school for Christian young inen he was taken straight from that lap and pro-!
jected by the political fates into the position of arbiter of our morals, as sO|
many young Christian men have been projected before to try our unchristian
patience.
And like all “rising** youths he is devoured with the ambition of showing
up the whole shooting match and showing them the way to perfection of char
acter. When men are too inexperienced for their positions they make up tor
the inexperience by infinite self satisfaction, and this may be due to the provi
dence that tempers the wind to the other shorn lambs—that compensates gen
erously for all gifts witheld. To give some of our investigating geniuses in
Alaska some of that blessed experience which too much christain t»*aching
has denied them they ought to receive picks and shovels and be sent out to'
make an honest living like the pepole they are sent to examine like prize
goats.
Wickersham calls Richardson a liar. That is hardly statesmanlike^
language for the representative of the territory in congress. It is really a bad
example to establish.
“See to it that Richardson and his fellows are not permttted to lie to
the people any longer” says the honorable James in a letter to a newspaper
in the interior. The letter was written by Mr. Wickersham to state that
when Colonel Richardson said he asked for all the appropriations he could
get for road building he was not telling the truth.
‘•Richardson will continue to lie to you’* says the delegate in another let
ter to a Fairbanks man. Both these letters have just come to light and they
surely show that Wick does not love the chairman of the Alaska road com
mission.
Without making an attack at all on Mr. Wickersham it might he said
that public men ought to be a little more careful in choosing words. The man
who never told a lie was never bom and it would he a hard old world if every
man in it had the truth told about him. Every person alive could truthfully
call the other a liar even though it was the only truth ever uttered by the ac
cuser. But there are too ways of showing that a public man does not tell
the truth, the whole truth and nothing hut the truth. One is the gentlemanly
way and one is the reverse. _
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS ! so w^ose genius wrought the miracle.
. . 1 was heartily congratulated on the sue
OF THE NORTH LAN D | cess of his invention.
- Dr. Musso, the inventor, is here sub
VALDEZ. Feb. 19.—Unusual excite- his <levicc for the transmi8'
.... 4, .... e. * sion of the human voice over sub
ment prevailed m the \ aldez Signal
marine cables to a thoroughly practi
Corps office yesterday afternoon when . .
r9 * * cal test. When the receiving appar
for the first time winged words came fttus had been instane(1 in the local
floating over the submarine cable from the operator in Cordova was
the operator in Cordova, and Dr. Mus- notified to attach an ordiniry tele
phone to an end of the cable and for
the first time in the history of the
world the human voice was heard j
after having passed over more than
one hundred miles of cable resting on
the bottom of the ocean between Val
dez and Cordova.
SEATTLE, Feb. 19.—Somewhat of
a sensation was created among old
Alaskans when word was passed
around last evening that Dr. F. B.
Whiting, formerly surgeon for the
Clipper River & Northwestern Rail
way construction crews had been plac
ed under arrest. The charge aguinst
him was for administering morphine
to a patient. Inquiries made brought
the explanation that a fiend who was
addicted to the drug habit was in such j
a critical state that the Dr. was in
duced to prescribe morphine. A cop
who had been keeping his eye on the
fiend followed him to the Dr.’s office, j
and the arrest was afterwards made.)
At least that’s the way the story runs.
The attempt of the government to
cancel the U. S. patent granted near
ly seven years ago to Wm. B. Poland,
charging fraud, raises the question
its to whether soldier’s additinal scrip
rights attach to two contiguous par
cels of land of one hundred and sixty
acres each. Two patents were issued
in the regular manner, each covering
160 acres; the government now seeks
to avoid one of the patents and to
repudiate the acts of its officers in so
doing. A demurrer raised the ques
tion of the right of the government to
institute such a suit, and Judge Brown
has reserved his decision.
The matter of the Skeen-Lechner
Mining Company of Seward was pre
‘seated, particularly with reference to
the suits filed by L. V. Kay, repre
senting the men to whom wages were
due for services performed. The Ter-]
ritoria! Act relative to requiring a
mortgagee to post notices of his mort
gages on mining claims to avoid lia
bility was considered and the court
»d the Territorial Act to apply to
mortages executed after its passage.
This will probably protect the labor
ers, although the first mortgage was
held not subject to the provisions of;
the first legislative mechanics lien
law, but as second mortgage, executed
after the approval of the act, co%eied
the stamp mill, Lane Chilean mill and
other property, the chances are fair-1
ly good that this promising mine will,
coon he paying o»v. V-Uvlv*. Tl.nco.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get
any news they can of the place where
the government railroad will be. To'
save writing letters you could send
the Gateway, either your own read
copy or get another.
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THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
TRAIL OUTFITS
We have everythin* that the man on
the trail needs, the best of everythin*,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay.
Hipress Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
huxbak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
Medlicott I’nedrwear, all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Riding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built Snowshoes, Gold Seal i
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak Waterproof ridin* pants
War bags. Blankets, Quilts
Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
In fact, if its for the trail and in our
line we have it, and as we stated you •
will find the price right.
DRAWING
Every Saturday night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $40.00
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
ANTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
rX been increasing our orders for the past six months and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men’s Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, that is second
to none.
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order you.* new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you what the latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weaves. Five hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed.
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 Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by me n
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
709 Third Are.
New York Block,
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.
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,
Crossed Shoes for 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. 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.
seVvahd COMMERCIAL CO.
The Car that Sells by the Trainload
WK guarantee the Buick Valve-in-Head Motor to develop
iind deliver more power than any other tjrpe of auto
mobile motor of the same size — American or Foreign
make.
In addition to the great power of the Huick Motor, it is
unusually economical, giving more miles per gallon of gaso
line than less powerful motors of ditferent types.
The 1915 Huick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
on the boulevards- hut a Giant of Power when called upon.
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800 — Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. 8. SEATTLE, WASII.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
KNAPP-FELT HATS
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'THOSE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
for men who want the very
best. Our stock of both soft and
stiff shapes offers you a becoming
hat in the right proportions.
Two prices, $4 and $6.
The $4 hat is worth $5. The $6
hat is the finest hat made.
Get our catalogue, You can or
der by mail.
719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
c"'E?ftr*1 King Bros. Co. *5555?
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of justice
OUR MUSICAL LINE
Consists of
Violin* and Violin Supplies, mandolins and Mandolin Supplies, Guitars and Guitar Supplies, Banjos and
Banjo Supplies; Accordeons, harmonicas. Guitar Zythers. Autoharps, Celestaphones, Ocarinas,
|>iano or Organ Stools, Music Stands, Music Rolls.
We have all the instruments to complete a band outfit. We Carry the
Music Rolls for Player Pianos, Talking Machines, Disc Records, 2 and 4 Minute Records.
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE
school of music at a price representing but a small portion of their regular charge. I his school is endorsed
by artists of world-wide reputation and has a faculty composed of musicians of the highest ability.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
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.
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HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT ROTEimON
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, l). S. A
$200,(XX).(X) Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMP GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
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
P & B Paper
Malthoid 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
Asphaltum I’aint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Fowiler
j Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's Ccal
Bel loivs
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA COflPANY SSPtto
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA 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, 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)
tip Right reserved to change this schedule without notice'll
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY. Paop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRO i-'.'arl fS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Every body and Prices Rijarht—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