TAfT REACHES COAST
War Secretary Talks of Affairs in
the Philippines
By Cable to the Gateway
Fan Fiancisco, wept. Secret a r
Taft readied San Francisco today from
the Philippines. His party are all in
giH>d health.
In an interview the secretary dis
cjssed his trip freely. He says he
found that great progress has been
made there during the past year, in
spile ot unfavorable conditions. The
cholera epidemic last fall created much
trouble and the ioousts this year de
stroved 75 peroeut of the crop. Never
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theless the people generally seem
contented. Judge laft says he talked
plainly to the natives and they under
stand the attitude of the Tinted States
government on the subject of independ
ence for the islands, realizing that it
will come when they are tit for it.
Jacob Litt Dead at Milwaukee
t y Cable to the Gateway
Milwaukee* Sept. -s Jacob Litt, the
furious theatrical manager, who owned
a ul managed many noted productions,
died here today. Mr. Litt made a for
tune out of “In Old Kentucky,*' and
also controlled several other highly
successful plays.
For the best and cheapest recreation
in Seward, subscribe to Richards* up
to-date library. Only 50c per month
to read a> many books as you wish.
New l>ooks arrive on every boat.
The Yakutat Lumber Company will
have a full stock of lumber on or about
September
Moose Cabin Cafe
Luncheon 40 cents; dinner 50 cents;
Hoard by week $7.50.
, CALL ON ROCKEFELLER
Cleveland Men tell Him they like
his Style
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By Cable to the Gateway
Cleveland, Sept. 28—Several hundred
business men and editors called upon
John 1). Hockfeller today at his country
home near this city to make a formal
expression of their appreciation of him
us a citizen. Several eulogistic
speeches were made. Replying to the
addresses Mr. Hockfeller said that
men ought to turn their thoughts to
higher objects than mere money-get
ting. Ho said:
“ You should seek to serve humanity
and so act that usefullness will come
out of your work."
FOR SALK Kitchen furniture, chif
fonier and chairs -Over Dr. Sleem's * I
\V. R. Jamieson will receive a large j
stock of lumber and building material j
on the Dirigo.
Don't overlook the Troy Laundry
for up-to-date and first class work,
ladies’ and gents’ work a specialty.
MEN WANTEDl
By 1*. Welch & Company, contract
ors on the Alaska t entral at Iuin
again Arm. Station men, rock men,
ax men and laborers. Steady work
all through winter and next summer. I
Top wages paid. j
CIRCULATING LIBRARY
At Richard's Store
The elegant collection of books in
this up-to-date libary should appeal
to every intelligent person in Sewaid.
At the low price of 50 cents per
month you can read the latest and best
* *
books published. ______
& CO LEMAN HOUSE Proprietor ■ J
— Kloetric Lights anti Electric Bells in every room
Bates from oO cents to $-• od per day
j Absolutely First-Class- Excellent Cafe in Connection I
■- ... - Seward. Alaska. r§
Fourth Avenue, __
HOTEL McNEILEY
EUROPEAN PLAN- -WILL A. McNEILEY, Proprietor
RATES 50c TO $2.00 PER DAY
Accommodations Strictly First-class. ,1
,, , , . Seward, Alaska m
Fourth Avenue, - - _n '
******** BOBBIN m
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Groceries
Hardware
Clothing
Boots and Shoes
Rubber Goods
Wallpaper
Paints and Oils
Glassware
Dishes, China
Tinware
Etc. Etc.
We want you to help us make room for new goods. 100 tons coming on S. Portian
OUR PRICES DO THE BUSINESS
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THE ONLY PLACE IN SEWARD
LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHINGS
ALL KINDS OF GROCERIES
BOOTS AND SHOES BOYS BILLY BISTERS
Finest line of Dry Goods in town. Ladies
Storm Coats. Norfolk and Russian Blouse
• Sweaters direct from the factory in the east.
Right Goods, Right Prices, Right People
WHITE HOUSE 2LUJI
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We Don’t
Want the
EARTH
All we want is the Men's
and Boys’ Clothing and
Shoe business of Seward.
We are hungry for it.
Please pass it this way,
we want to enjoy it.
CLAYSONS
The One Price Up-To-Date Store
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F 0 HALE. President C. E. DICKERMAN. Viee-Pres. I
BANK OF SEWARD
Transacts a General Banking Business
We receive deposits, buy and sell exchange, foreign and domestic; buy gold
dust and bullion: make collections. All business committed to our care will
receive prompt and careful attention.
MOWN & HAWKINS
Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise, Seward, Aka.
Examine our Big Line of Gent’s Clothing Suits for
$12.50 and upwards. I
NOW is the time to lay in your Winter’s supply of Cloth
ing-Mackinaw Clothing—Wool Underwear, Flannel
Shirts, Sweaters.—See us before buying elsewhere. We
can please you in price as well as in quality.
Mitts, Gloves, Caps, Wool Socks for Winter wear.
BROWN & HAWKINS™"