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SEWARD, ALASKA. FRIDAY. MARCH 5. 1915.
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The last grand stampede is about to begin to Alaska but how different
it promises to be from the stampede in the good old days!
Today we see women and children coming north. The primary schools !
at Seward increase their pupils at the rate of about twenty-five per cent per j
month. Today the “stampeders" come with trunks and household furnishings
and go to hotels until they can select a permanent residence. In the old times
the trunks were a roll of blankets and the hotels were mother earth with the
blue \ault of hea\en as a roof. Instead of raising windows to let in tresh air
the oldtimers built wind breakers to keep it out. The bloated capitalist of
the present day who hires a truck to bring his bags to the hotel had his pro
totype sixteen or seventeen years ago in the high placed plutocrat who had
the price of hiring a cayouse. Instead of ordering fruit, mush and ham and
eggs, over, as we do nowadays there was a time when breakfast depended on
keeping the fat bacon from exploding in the pan and the canned beef coffee
pot from capsizing.
When the next stampeders come to Seward in their thousands they will
step out of a fine steamer, get some one to pack their grips to t!u*ir rooms,
go out and ha>e dinner over a snow white table cloth and then go to a moving
picture show or play pool until they drop between sheets and turn out the
electric light and sleep until the morning brings the table cloth in view again.
In the “dear dead days beyond recall" stampeders packed their own “grips” j
with the aid of a pair of o'eralls had dinner while they sat shivering around j
an open fire, passed the evening cutting logs and cooking beans and then had I
for recreation, if they were lucky, a smoke before rolling in at windward of
the blaze and on top of cantankerous Klondyke feathers. Then came the
morning and the waiting to see if the other fellow would get out in the snow j
to light the tire and go down to the creek for water or thaw enough of the
beautiful to make the coffee and wash the tips of their noses. 1 hey
were certainly delightful times and pleasant, but the electric light, the table
cloths, the sheets, the soap and the rest are not such a had substitute.
There are many people who still seem to think that the building of the
Alaska government railroad means no more than the building of some of the
other roads in the territory in the past. It is hard to get them to realize
that this is a new land which one of the greatest nations on earth has decided
to open to humanity. The mere building of the railroad itself is only, so to
speak, the cutting of a trail to w hat is beyond and around. The very opening
of the coal mines means the future employment of thousands of men but that
in itself alone is as nothing to the crowds that will be attracted. Human be-1
ings* are like pigeons and many other sorts of birds—they travel in flocks.
They attract each other. Take an undeveloped land and it is harder to get j
the first thousand people into it than it is to get a hundred thousand people
afterwards. The opening of the mines and the building of the railroad will
reveal possibilities which we cannot now perceive without comparing Al
aska’s story with the history of every territory under the sun. There is no
place in the world today whose population is not increasing no matter how
ancient that place might be and how much over populated. Here is a virgin
territory where men can have hundreds of acres when they couldn’t get one
outside—where there are minerals and coal resources, and fish and game, and
where any man can support himself without the crowd and can gain affluence
with it. Today Alaska has a better outlook than the state of Washington had
about a generation ago.
NEWS FROM ALL P ARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Superintendent Shoup, of the Alas
ka Pioneer's Home ut Sitka, reports
that there are now 42 inmates of the
home. They have been gathered from
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all parts of the territory and given a
comfortable home by the government,
when overtaken by old age and sick
ness.
It is announced that beginning Mon
day, March 1, both the First Bank of !
Valdez and the Valdez Bank & Trust
Co., will close their banks during the
noon hour from 12 to 1 o'clock each
day.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—It was
unofficially announced today that the
President will select Seward as the
coast terminus of the new government
railroad. It is also asserted that the
route of the road will be up the Su
sitna through Broad Pass and to hair
banks by way of the Nenana river,
though there is still a possibility that
the road may be built up the Matan
uska river and across the Alaska
range in the vicinity of the present
trail leading from Chitna to Fair-! j
banks.—Fairbanks Citizen.
FAIRBANKS.—A letter received on
one of the last mails by George Com-1
stock from his sister, Mrs George D. j
Horton, who is now living in Seattle,
brings word of the accidental killing
in San Francisco of H. R. Lincoln, the
former Fairbanks druggist.
Judge Bunnel has appointed G.
Geraghty, of Fairbanks, to be United
States commisisoner at Iditarod, to
succeed George W. Albrecht, who has
resigned.
To fill the vacancy made by the
resignation of E. Coke Hill, Judge,
Bunnell has appointed Thomas Devane j
as commissioner at Ruby.
SEATTLE, Feb. 10.—Colonel Roos
evelt has declined the offer of the use
of the steamship Corwin for a Polar
hunting expedition. The Corwin will
sail for Nome on May 1, after which
the vessel will be used for trading in
the Arctic.
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The official count of the vote cast
at the last election in November does
not materially change the count made
at the time the returns were reported
from the different precincts.
In this division Unalaska and Kyak ;
were both thrown out because the
notice of election was insufficient.
The successful candidates in this divi
sion received the following vote:
0. P. Hubabrd, senator 976; Chas.
M. Day, rep. 1283; John Noon, rep.
1217;T. B. Tansey, rep. 1180; Thos. j
Holland, rep. 1035.
Long distance telephone booth at. j
The Branch.
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DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
style that you like with your own in
dividual ideas as regards the little
extras that go to make up a tailored
suit, and spells s-a-t-i-s-f-a-c-t-i-o-n
If you would, we ask that you call
at once and look over the new Spring
Samples now on display. They are
the best that we have ever carried, and
the new styles are the smartest in
years.
This is our new Idea. We want a
line of men’s suits that is different
and better than anything that has
ever been shown in Alaska. We want
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes
Service that is better than any town
in Alaska can boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
witfi us to this extent. That you come
in and look over the samples, let us
take your measure and ideas on the
little extras that go to make up your
individual suit, and then we will send
and have the suit made at no expense
to you.
WE WANT IT FOR STOCK.
You are under no obligation to take
the suit at all, we are obliged to you
for the trouble that you have gone to,
in order, to help us get the idea
launched. The suit is here for sale
and we have an individually selected
stock of clothes that is the peer of
any stock in Alaska.
HOWEVER
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THE MINER S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
Board by the dny or week at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
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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 lot 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 stales of justite
No Need to Economize
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Buy Your Women’s, Misses’, Children’s and Babies’ Clothing from I s.
An Outer Garment for Any Occasion Priced to Suit Your Purse.
Lovely Lingerie for the most fastidious, priced for the most sensible.
SEND FOR OUR SPRING ROOK IMMEDIATELY.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, 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, .
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine.
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
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ECONOMY
Economy in fuel consump
tion — Economy in tire
mileage—Economy in up
keep—and greatest of all,
• Economy in the long run
because of the everlast
ing quality.
Buick cars are every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Buick that won the Wisconsin Re
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over .‘AH) miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfiedowners vouch
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tiro mileage.
For examples of Buick longevity and uninterrupted service,
look to the various models, from the first one built. They’re
still in service—some of them in our home town.
Built in Fours and Sixes $1010 fo $1800
F. O. B. SKATTLK
Come in and see the 1915 Models
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
GOOD
Clothes at
Moderate Prices
These Clothes wear, they fit
and they have the right style.
Note the prices at which we
sell them and the next time you
, are in Seattle, come in and see
them. If you are not satisfied
with the value you get, you can
have your money back.
$20 to $40
719 Second Ave. Near Columbia
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel tor Men
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Lang’s (Pat,) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke In
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown in cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
Write us for Catalogues,
F. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
H.V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
——-Dealers In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMP HOLD MIMH’S SUPPLIES
Doors &. Windows Gasoline Rifles
Lung's Ranges Gas Engine Oil Shot Guns
I XL Parlor Heaters Marine Engine Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil Fishing lackle
Cook Stoves Elaine Oil Giant Powder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil Gaps
Air Tight Heaters Linseed Oil Fuse
Oil Stoves Gup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith s Co.%1
Spark Plugs Lacqueret Paint Bellows
Jump Coils Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrow*
Batteries Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fireclay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine J|re 1}nck
Asbestos Japan Lime
P & B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
Malihoid Rooting Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Rope
Deafening felt Lanterns Mercury
Weatherstrips Tents Seine l wine
PHONE BLACK 4
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA CO/TPANY 5 fPttO
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 Outch 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. SewarJ. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
f3T Right reserved to change this schedule without noticed)
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, P*or.
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 Pacifle 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 j knik’s leading hotel
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