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SEWARD. ALASKA. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18, 1915.
The u$e o( submarines by the Germans to hold a blockade of a hostile
coast is probabh something that has been unexpected. I he first principle
of a blockade is that the block ad era have the power to make it effective. In
the beginning of the war Germalty with its inferior navy had never been
suspected of such intentions but the great effectiveness of submarines has
brought about a strange condition that may have a far reaching effect.
The most serious effect that could come from a blockade by submarines
is that this country and other neutral nations might decide to declare the
blockade ineffective and might be tempted to defy Germany » proclamation.
Running a blockade is an act which international law does not sanction and
the result of the adoption of the present course may lead to the loss of neutral
ships and to something very had in its consequences to this country. With
every day bringing forth some new difficulty it seems to be impossible for
the l nited States to keep its skirts clear of the turmoil if the war will last the
predicted three years.
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Some action ought to bo taken by Alaska public bodies at once to impress
the administration, or Secretary l.ane, with the advisability of employing
Maskans first on the work about to be started. Hundreds of men live in this
country who have spent the best years of their lives aiding consciously or un
consciously in the development of the territory. They are a better type of
workmen than the men who will come specially to work on the right of way.
They are here and they understand best what they will have to meet. Be
cause of the live* they have led far away from the slums of cities they are
a hardier and cleaner bunch. But above all they are Alaskans. If Secretary;
1 ane want* \laska to he peopled; If he wants men to settle along the rail
road and to help make it pay; If he wants to see the best men become perm-;
anent residents of the territory, he will give no man a job until there isn’t an
Alaskan left to take it.
Men of different stamp will rush from the Pacific coast cities and will
go out again just a> soon as the idea comes into their heads. Ihey are of the
kind that would refuse a present of the best ranch in the United States if they
had to improve it or if they had to forego the smutty pleasure of back streets.
\|| over the territory are fellows who have been sinking holes until their
hearts and their financial selves are broken. Had they succeeded in striking
it they would be received everywhere as leaders of Alaska public opinion and
men worth while, hut because the gold was somewhere else than in the place
where they looked they are now hoping to get what is theirs out of the ter
ritory. They should get what they ask for. There is nothing too good for
them.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
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Judge Tucker of Nome has render
ed a decision involving the territorial,
lien law. that is of interest to both
employers and employes. The case
\\a.> that of Nordstrom et al vs. Siver
tson et al. the case being injunction
proceedings and founded upon the lien ^
law of Judge Wiekersham. Gold dust
was seized by the marshal to satis
fy debts of others than the laborers
incurred by the Sivertson and John-,
son dredge; the plaintiffs had a lien
against the property under the Wick
ersham act and sought an injunction
against the marshal disposing of the'
gold. The court dissolved the injunc-j
tion against the marshal disposing of'
the gold. The court held that un-1
der this lien law the workers have no
claim against the gold in the boxes.!
He decided that the lien is restricted
to gold bearing gravel in the form of
a dump.
FAIRBANKS, Jan. :?0.—*The body
of the Clary creek operator Pste
Erickson, who fell to his death yester
day morning just before noon; was
brought to the city.
In connection with Martin Jorgen
son, he had a lay on the ground which
is owned by Frank Breraan. Just be
fore the fatal accident occurred,
Grickson was standing near the mouth
of the shaft preparing to descend to
look after some steam points. Jorgen
son went to the hoist to let his part
ner down and w’hcn he turned tow’ard;
the bucket, Erickson was not to be,
seen. He then discovered that his!
partner had fallen to the bottom of J
the shaft, which is 105 feet deep. Cal- j
ling Breman, who w’as near by, they'
descended and found that Erickson
had been instantly killed by the fall.
His neck was broken, limbs were
broken and other bruises were found
showing that he was terribly battered
by his fall. Commissioner Weiss was
summoned and as stated later brought
| in the body for burial.
I Erickson was an old sourdough, go
! ing to Dawson in the early days and;
5 later to Nome.
| NOME, Jan. 7.—Stephen Naas was
killed this morning at 9:15 o’clock by:
falling down the shaft in what is
■ know’n as the Rhoda claim on Center
I creek. The mine is operated by J.
Glassner, J. Panos and J. D. Naas,
| the latter a cousin of the deceased.
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FAIRBANKS, Feb. 1.—August Brod
erick, the well-known gardener of
l Garden Island, who was confined to
St. Joseph’s hospital with an attack
of intestinal trouble, died shortly be- j
fore 3 o’clock this morning. Early last ^
j evening his condition w'as reported as^
! very serious, and at that time his
physican held out little hope for his
i recovery.
FAIRANKS.—A number of friends
i of James J. Crossloy, formerly United^
. States attorney of Alaska, received
! cards from him last evening, announ-,
cing the fact that he had opened offl-j
i ces in Portland, Oregon. His offices
I are located at rooms 409-411, Bering
er building.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.—In a dis
cussion of the unemployed question
before the federated churches of this
city4, Colonel Roosevelt declared last
1 night that no time should be lost by j
j the federal government in starting
work on the Alaska railroad. He saia
| that the commencement of that enter
| prioc would partially solve the unem-^
i ployed problem by giving work to
* thousands of idle men.
j Frank Ross was found in the waters
t near Ketchikan, dead and connected to
' a trolling boat by a fish line. The
The Miner expresses the opinion that
the unfortunate man was run down]
at night by a power boat running
without lights.
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THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
TRAIL OUTFITS
We have everything that the man on
the trail needs the best of everything,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay.
Hi press Shoe Pact
Gold Seal Shoe Paes
Arrow Brand Shoe Pact
Duxbak 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
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak Waterproof riding 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.
4 NTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
•' 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 your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Sprint: Sample* 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 sample* 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 Poat" Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch's Golden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by men
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 Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE. WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of Justice
Boots and Shoes of Quality
Guaranteed to Fit You Perfectly—Twelve Searsmade Brands
The following brands are owned by us and made in our own factories:
“FLke” High (trade Shoes for “Profile Solid as a Rock” for "S. Uoys^ahd^rls! Sh°M
“Chest" Shoes of Quality for “No^Po-Ro-Storm Proof” "Prpflle’ Brand Rubbers, flrat
n “Crest” Shoes for Women, quality,
“Shodrlte” Shoes for Hen, “Sprlngvale” Flexible Shoes for “Gibraltar” Brand Rubbers,
“Convincer” Shoes for Men, Women, second quality.
These SEARSMADE BRANDS are all made In our dix large factories, located in the heart of the world’s
Shoe district with the best of skilled labor and modern machinery insuring shoes of Superior Quality.
OUR SEATTLE STORE
carries a full and complete line of Leather and Rubber Boots and Shoes guaranteeing prompt delivery
ami complete satisfaction. OUR SHOE GUARANTEE: Complete satisfaction or money back.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government rCailway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
When in need of anythin#
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,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints, Oils and Turpentine,
Chinaware 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
t,usy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ANOTHER SPECIAL TRAINLOAD
AUTOMOBILES
TO
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
40 Carloads
200 Automobiles
$250,000.00
REASON-BUICK SELLS
Northwest Bulck Company
602 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
I
A Ten
Strike!
fThe makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
1 offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and »ee them when
in Seattle.
A_<*i SHIRTS
' jlT' $1.50 Vp
King Bros.
Company (
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719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. soc Up
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIEE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE OLICY
ROVIDING
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
A
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, U. S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Kan£08
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Ti£ht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark PI u£s
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Mnkhoid Roofin£
Tar Paper
Deafenin£ felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
A mmunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch llarbor.
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. Sth;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Sew'ard carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice-!*
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
m_
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Prof. »
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
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, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
r. B. CANNON, Prep.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
\ Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
s Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations
DRAWING
Kverjr 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.
ONt DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suita Direct
from New York.