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GRADUALLY NOW through the great eastern and foreign publication*
stories are filtering through which give us a far closer view of the great
war. In the press dispatches we get thi
THE WAR OF ALL AGES mere relation of the main facts and al
though some of those facts thus stated an
mighty atTecting in themselves they lack the power to thrill as do some o.
the tales now coming at greater leisure from the pens of men who saw thi
actual events of which they write.
For instance, the newspaper dispatches never told us a word of thi
charge of the Belgian lancers, in number six hundred, out of Tirlcmont
They did not tell us of that deed of sacrifice and valor which caused the los*
of hundreds of noble soldiers of the little kingdom but which will ever bt
looked back to by countless millions of Belgians to come with pride and glory
The number of the Belgians in that charge was just six hundred and siniilai
in other ways also was the deed to that which inspired Tenn^sons thrilling
verses. The correspondent of the London limes tells us that this noble six
hundred” received the order to go out and attack an army that the Belgian,
might learn the position of the enemy. Anil along the street towards the out
skirts oMhe town they trotted and as they passed by their brothers in arm*
of the infantry they turned in their saddles and joked and laughed as the\
exchanged sallies. And then they reached the outer trenches and on the\
went still smiling while beyond were the serried German ranks. On pasi
the trenches, out to the open until they had passed one hundred yards be
yond the last of their friends and then with the hostile gun mouths yawning
death in their faces they spurred to a gallop and charged-to their death,
another “noble six hundred”.
In telling the story the correspondent of the Times says:
“God, how those Belgians fought!”
A writer to the Nation tells us, writing from Paris on the day of mobili
zation, how the poor privates of the French army anti their wives ami sis
ters and mothers refused to weep at parting before leaving for the front
where lay the supreme crisis in the fate of the fatherland.
And as a mother kissed her son, he says, on one side of the street along
the other side would march a squad of soldiers singing that most glorious
of all national anthems, of which the chief lines heard that day were the ones
that call on “the children of France" to march for “the day of glory has
arrived".
And again we read in the New York Journal that as the Clermans
marched into Brussels, far from being brutal and cruel, they were just sing
ing all together “The Watch on the Rhine".
All this goes to show how ennobling war may be. Love of country raises
a man above what he would become were there no ideas to inspire him and no
ideal to cause him to raise his mind above the sordid things of everyday
existence.
But, then, from this the mind turns to the picture presented yesterday
of the smiling fields of France converted into a vast charnel house over which
carrion birds hovered and cast the shadows of their gruesome wings. But,
if war did not bring the horror of death and desolation it could not bring
the glory.
A minor of Iditarod has patented a
drill which is proving a great success.
It works on the same system as a
band, but is operated by a gasoline
engine. Several of the drills will be
taken to Ruby to prospect the placers
in that district.
Fairbanks, Sept. 12.—The non-par
tive ticket in the field. O. P. Gau
stad, of Cleary creek, is the choice of
the parties for senator and heads the
ticket. He has never been very active
in politics. E. B. Collins, who has
served in the last legislature, was re
nominated and Dan Driscoll, who de
feated the Australian ballot bill of
Senator Millard, also received a place
on the ticket. A. E. Maltby, of Idi
tarod, and C. K. Snow, of Ruby, were
the other nominees.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Fairbanks, Sept. 12.—The Ameri
can-Yukon Navigation company hus
issued orders to its agents here and
along the Tatiana and Yukon to re
fuse tickets over its lines and through
Canada to German and Austrian citi- j
zens. This action is taken to avoid
the complications which would neces
sarily arise if natives of these coun
tries were to attempt to pass through
Canada enroute to their home coun
tries.
Non-Partisan Ticket: For senator,
M. J. O’Connor, of Douglas. For rep
resentatives, Wm. Britt, Juneau; John
G. Heid, Juneau; Arthur G. Shoup,
Sitka; John R. Heckman, Ketchikan.
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Seattle, Sept. 10.—James Wicker
sham, delegate to congress from
\laska, arrived here today from the
•ast and will tour Alaska in the com
ng campaign for re-election. The
ielegate, in an interview, stated that
ill parties in congress aided in secur
ng Alaska legislation and that he is
not a democrat but an independent
progressive, and that it is a mistake
o bring party politics into Alaskan
ilTairs.—Valdez Prospector.
Cordova—A cable message from
Seattle today, to Mr. M. Finkelstein,
innounced the engagement of his
laughter, Miss Minnie Finkelstein, to
Mr. Goldman, of Detroit, Mich.
Seattle, Sept. 12.—James Wicker
iham, delegate from Alaska to con
gress, was the guest of the Seattle
nerchants at the Arctic club last
light and in an address denounced
he administration coal land leasing
>ill, claiming that it favored the big
nterests and would result in the
nonopoly of the coal lands by capital
ists.—Ex.
Valdez—The many friends of A. A.
Taubeneck, the well-known mining
nan, will be grieved to learn that he
las found it necessary to undergo an
operation and has had his leg ampu
tated above the knee.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given, that the
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name and style of Hitchcock
and Weierman, has been dissolved,
G. D. Hitchcock having sold his in
.erest therein to Joseph Weierman,
vho will conduct the business of the
Susitna bar and roadhouse as sole
proprietor in the future.
All accounts payable by or owing
to said firm will be taken care of by
the undersigned.
JOSEPH WEIERMAN,
Susitna Bar and Roadhouse, Susitna,
Alaska.
Dated this 31st day of August A. D.
1914.
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He lasts three times as long.
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dim morning light, a cheerful,
deep-toned voice that will wake
you on your sleepiest morning.
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who’ve got to get up in time
and live on time. He’s the one
alarm clock you can always
count on.
I have just received a fresh
shipment and placed some on
display. Take a look when you
walk by.
$2.50
GEORGE THE JEWELER
G. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save You Money
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLANI
E. L. WhITTI MORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
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The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Hates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. Al. GRAFF, - Pres dent and General Atanagcr
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
n OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe „;r,
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
H.V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-Dealers In-—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
WATCHES
Howard
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
The Celebrated
Chas. Milen
Kepeater
| George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MIRLACH
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN
Electric Supplies and Appliances
Office At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices 1 Gateway
Evinrude
M Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
.. Seward’s Ip-to-date Business House..
Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned fruits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies’ and Gent’s furnishings.
exclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AMO HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AMD GOLD MINflCS SIPPI If $
Doors & Windows I
Lung’s Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Pings
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoii) Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Knj'ine Oil
.Wrine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Hlaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphalt inn Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
< Joal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot (inns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Gaps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's < ‘oal
Bellows
Wiieel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
(Vment
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Tvfine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION COMPANY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUNO-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers leave Seattle every ten days each month on the
5th, 15th, 25th,
ADMIRAL WATSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan. Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar. Valdez. Latouche, Seward,
Cook Inlet Points and Kodiak Island.
PUGET SOUND-CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle to San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE. Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. «f8
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagwav, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Maripo>a
S. S. Dirlgo leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ard
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. Sth;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
ftJTRIght reserved to change this schedule without notice-^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Age-.l
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, P«of.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Riirhi — 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
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