GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESS
BERLIN, Feb. 9.—A new offensive by the Germans
in the western field is developing in the Argonne region
Bloody fighting occurred there yesterday and several
French trenches were taken at the point of the bayonet.
In some cases important positions had to be abandoned by
the enemy. Along other parts of the line only minor en
gagements have occurred within the past few days. Neat
Soissons, La Bassee and Ypres some fierce artillery ex
changes took place but no definite results have been ic
corded. The lines in Flanders have been unusually quite
and nothing except a few spasmodic attacks have occult
ed. Both sides seem to be awaiting the result of the bat
tles proceeding in the southern and northern extremities
of the Russian front.
A MILLION BRITISH
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 9.—It is estimated that Great
Britain has now or will have in a few weeks fully a mil
lion men in the field against the Germans. It is stated
that the British are contemplating the attempt to land a
force direct in Belgium north of Ostend but such an un
dertaking would be almost as hazardous as the landing of
a German army in England as the German submarines
could be brought into play while the troops were crossing.
HAMBURG BUYS FOOD
HAMBURG, Feb. 9.—The Hamburg city council has
appropriated three million dollars with which to purchase
food stuffs to guard against any possible shortage of food
amongst the people of the city. In making the appropria
tion tlie council admitted that the war has almost brought
to a standstill the great commerce of this port but mem
bers of the civic body professed full confidence that full
compensation would lie obtained after the end of the war.
ATTACKING MERCHANT SHIPS
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 9.—It is estimated from the re
ports brought in by merchant marine captains that not
less than half a dozen German submarines are now prow
ling around the west coast of England for the purpose of
preying on British merchant ships. Ihese submarines
must have daringly come by way of the English channel
or they must have travelled all around the island of Great
Britain but the latter course is believed to be out of the
question unless the Germans have some stations on the
north British or Irish coast. 1 his new danger is a sei ious
one as the submarines cannot be opposed by warships as
the warships would only leave themselves open to destruc
tion without having a fair chance to defend themselves.
One of the German submarines has actually reached the
bay of Dublin but the naval authorities declare it impos
sible for the enemv to keep up this mode of attack owing
to the lack of fuel so far away from their bases. The
warning bv the Germans that the waters off the northwest
coast of France is taken to mean that attacks will be made
by submarines in those quarters also on merchant ships.
AVIATOR BROUGHT DOWN
PARIS, Feb. 9.—A German aviator who was dropping
bombs on Dunkirk was brought down today by gun fire
but was not killed. Each day the city is bombarded by
hostile aeroplanes and much damage is inflicted. This is
one of the advantages which the Germans possess by being
in the country of their enemies. The British and French
aviators are compelled to travel too far to reach German
towns.
GERMANY TAKES WIRELESS
BERLIN, Feb. 9—The German government today
took over all the wireless stations in the empire and in
future these stations will be used lor public work only.
This step is to guard against the use of the wireless for
transmitting messages that might be injurious to Ger
manv if they fell into the hands of the enemy._
CREOSOTED PILING
Free from attack by tomios or decay; cost no more TO
DRIVE. A CREOSOTED FILE dock or bridge is a per
manent structure. The saving from the use of creosoted
material is enormous, as compared with the untreated. No
expense, inconvenience or loss of business due to frequent
renewals of toredo eaten and decayed material.
Write for information and prices.
PACIFIC CREOSOTINQ COMPANY
LARGEST IN THE WORLD
910 WHITE BLOG. SEATTLE. WASH.
r OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe E,:ZZCZ
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Boartl. family style. Breakfast, from 0 to S a. ui. Dinner, 11 a. m.
to ) p. m. Supper. 5 to ~ p. tu. Mates, $1.00.
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN,^
or Private Boxes , Proprietor.
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bath rooms. Rates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, • President and General Manager
KILLED BY FUMES OF
A GREAT WINE VAT.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9.—Two
workmen died here today of asphyxia
tion caused by the vapor in a three
thousand gallon wine vat which they
were engaged in cleaning. The men
were found dead in the vat.
DORA PASSENGERS
The following passengers came on
the Dora; C. Wylie. Captain Tinn,
H. M. Putnam, Nick Overberg, M.
Fretlenberg.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
TWO MEN ARRESTED F >R
FIGHTING LAST NIGHT.
Ed. Hardy and Harry Brown were:
arrested last night for righting. They ,
are both strangers in the town. Hardy 1
was locked up and Brown va3 taken'
into custody this morning. During i
the evening the two men.engaged in!
abuse of each other, accord'ng to the
information given out. Later In a
hotel in the city they engaged in
fisticuffs, upturned furniture and
broke a window. Gus Manlhev, night
patrolman, was called and also Deputy
Marshal Ike Evans. In taking Hardy
to jail he is said to have attempted to
c;ro(er\ department, drown & darkens store.
NEWS NOTES
0. G. Labaree has gone to Toronto j
instead of coming here as had been
expected.
One of the most remarkable of •
phenomena has been noticed in the
.sky from Seward for some nights past
by several people. Away over the
bay have been seen two stars, a larger
and a smaller one. Near the smaller
one is a tail which moves into it and
shoves the minor star towards the
greater one. Then comes a regular
whirligig and a change of colors. At
first when this was reported it was
supposed to be the result of some im
1 agination. The thought of the three
j stars suggested a certain brand, but;
there is no doubt about the strange
thing. Several have seen it.
Bert Meredith arrived a couple
of days ago from the Kenai Bake
country. The district looks promising
over there, he says.
“Seward's Pioneer Show House
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man'gr.
44A Keel Show**
44Gel the Casino Habit**
TO-NIGHT
‘A Well-Meant Deception'
V One-Reel Majestic.
'Express C, 0.0.’
A Tanhouser C'ometly.
‘Morgan’s Treasure’
A Big Powers 2-Reel Feature,
Vaudeville and feature Reels
Wed. and Thurs. Nights
SHOW EVERY MIGHT
Change Every Other Night
Prices Always 25c and 50c
For
Reliable Information
On Broad Pass
H. E. ELLSWORTH,
Assayer and Chemist, Seward
Chas. Peppy
SEWfijf
A Complete Services
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY <•
155 Rooms with bafh-505&mpleRooma
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ennis who arriv
ed from Walla Walla on the Alameda j
have rented the old school building;
as a permanent residence. They lived j
at Walla Walla thirty five years.
Representative C. K. Snow arrived
at Knik several days ago according to .
George Palmer who came to go out on •
the Alameda. Mr. Snow may arrive
here today or tomorrow. He is an old
timer in Alaska.
Captain Cramer will leave with his
good ship Traveller in three or four
days for Knik and neighboring wat- ^
ers. Amongst other cargo he will
take a restaurant outfit form here for
Ship creek.
We will
Go You
One Better
We will not only
Sell you a lot,
But will
Build a
souse On
It for You
Call and See
Our Plans and
Prices.
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
resist and Pat Keelcy ass'sted MrJ
Manthey.
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The two men were brought up in
the commissioner’s court this after
noon and each was fined fift / dollars1
and costs.
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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Garden City Brand, high grade j
pickles, fifty cents per quart. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
i See us before sending outside r.y:
v’our iob printing. j
Long distance telephone oooth at
The Branch.
A great many people outside and
j 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
j the Gateway, either your own read
j copy or get another.
Finch’s Goiden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
The newest Kerosene mantle lamps,
at Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Meet me at The Branch.
By subcribing for the Gateway you
get all the real news of the world
through a gTeat press service. You
may not get all the details but you
get all of which a knowledge is
necessary.
The finest kind of job work as well
as the plainest is done by the Gate
way.
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Ten per cent discount on all the new j
shapes of Gordon and Mallory Hats.'
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Ix>ng distance telephone booth at j
The Branch.
WHEN IN SEATTLE
CO DIRECT TO
CHE AST VS
Make yourself at home. Leave your packages and suit case
there, they will take care of them until you call- no charge.
Right now everything in this big store is reduced
for January Clearance sale from 10 to r>() per cent
ALL CLOTHING 25 PER CENT OFF ON EVERY GARMENT
It’s time well spent at this store.
T TT7» A Men’s and Young
1 I O Men’s Wear
O. C. CRAVES, prc«. and Manager
SEATTLE Second Ave. and Spring St.
BEHIND THIS BANK
is a service that is prompt and
sure, fair in its dealings, keen to
learn the needs of its customers
and eager to make its interest
their own. We have every de
partment known to banking, and
our full resources of experience
and equipment are at your dis
posal. We solicit your patron
age on the broad ground of de
serving it.
BANK OF SEWARD
BROWN & HAWKINS
“Quality First”
25 % Discount Sale 25 X Discount Sale
BIG ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE OF FIRST
CLASS CLOTHING
IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE LARGE
NEW STOCKS OF SPRING GOODS WHICH WILL BE
GIN ARRIVING THE LATTER PART OF FEBRUARY,
WE WILL OFFER UNTIL THE 15th. OF THIS MONTH,
BARGAINS IN HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX ANI)
BENJAMIN SUITS AND OVERCOATS, THAT HAVE
NEVER BEFORE BEEN EQUALLED IN SEWARD.
25 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON ANY SUIT (BLUE
SERGES EXCEPTED) OR OVERCOAT IN THE
HOUSE.
THERE IS NOT AN OLD STYLE GARMENT IN
THE BUNCH, THEY ARE ALL NEW AND SNAPP\
STYLES OF WINTER MODELS, AND THE NAMES,
HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX AND ALFRED BEN
JAMIN ARE A GUARANTEE THAT THERE ARE NO
BETTER GRADES OF READY MADE CLOTHING TO
BE HAD.
THE SUITS RANGE IN PRICE FROM $15.00 TO $35.00
AND COMPRISE THE NEWEST PATTERNS AND
WEAVES. THE OVERCOATS ARE FROM $18.00 TO
$100.00 INCLUDING ALL THE FUR AND FUR LINED
NUMBERS FROM ALL OF WHICH THERE IS A DIS
COUT OF 25 PER CENT.
25 % Discount Sale 25 % Discount Sale
%
Brown & Hawkins
“Quality First”
SEWARD KNIK
•• PALACE JINGLES "
Its a long way to Unalaska,
Its a long way to Kodiak,
It’s a long way to Seattle,
And tough getting back.
Farewell to the outside,
Goodbye cluster lights.
As long as Seward has the Palace,
Everybody is out at nights.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS j Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection""! BILL DEVINE
, - " PALACE JINGLES"
TIPPERARY
There is nothing tastes like Sherwood,
It is the best made of Rye,
It is the favorite of all drinks
When ever they are dry.
Meet me at the Palace,
Meet me there tonight,
For there is no other place in Seward
That serves a drink just right.