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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE. President.
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Display advertisements, $3.00 per inch per month.
Readers, 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line each additional insertion.
Legal notices, 50c per line.
Newspaper people are mighty glad to tind out what the peoph want.
No newspaper worthy of the name, publishes what its editors are interested
in if all the rest of the people are not interested From time to time a news
paper man finds out that certain members of the community in which he works
want news o! certain subjects which at times it is impossible to supply, but
u> long as they are deeply interested in that kind of news they never bother
about such small considerations as impossibilities. One business man asked
the other day why “don't you get more news about the government railroad.
A young lady said she i> not interested in the least in the war. She never
reads it. “Why don't you tell u* something about marriages and things?
she said.
Nu» il ll nj> possible to hiibe President Wilson this or any other old
paper would give him the best cigar in the city for every word he could tell
us about his intentions regarding the railroad. Of course there would he a
limit to a newspaper s generosity but then the president could tell enough
to please in a few words that wouldn't cost more than six bits. Some society
ought to take up the attempt and see if he can't let us in. As to the young
lady Who wants to read about marriages and things, why doesn't she take
a shot at it herself and give her friends something to read about? Marriages
are made in heaven and anything made in heaven is mighty scarce.
The Gateway hereby springs itself and offers a prize of a whole box of
cigars lo President Wilson to give us the dope ahout that terminal. It also
offers a prize of a dollar and eighty five cents to all couples marrying this
week. This inducement might bring some news that would be lar cheaper than
the usual telegraphic dispatches. If the munificent offer fails there is no hope
tor the two classes of people mentioned.
It is well known to all people of the Fourth estate that each man and
each profession is interested in one or more particular things and that each
would like to see a paper tilled with nothing else but his hobhv. However,
a paper must try to serve all and the best way to do that it to give honestly
the real news that interests most of the people if it is not possible to interest
all.
The majority of thinking people today are certainly more interested in Ihe
great European war than in any thing else that could be called news, unless
we except those to whom Ihe coming of the railroad here would mean a great
deal. The war is the greatest thing that has ever happened in our time. It
is probably Ihe most momentous occurrence of all times speaking in a human
sense, but one of these days it will In- the pleasure also of this paper to an
nounce that the government has taken over the Alaska Northern railroad, and
Irom that time forward the population of Seward will be so great that we
can also supply our young ladies with Ihe news "about marriages and things'
tor which their dear hearts hanker. _________
^rtiis trom All
Jlarts uf thr
ft* North lanh ft*
The Fairbanks Times says: Arctic
Brothers generally throughout Alaska
will be pleased over the action taken
by the grand camp at the session held
at Seattle. There is no reasonable
excuse for division in the ranks of the ’
organization, and the sooner the two
come together as one the bet
ter it will be for all concerned. There
is no room in Alaska for two Arctic
Brotherhoods, but for a united organi
zation there is a wide field of useful
ness. Grand Arctic Chief Kay should
have the support of all the Interior
camps in his efforts to prevent a con
tinuance of the ill feeling that result
ed from the ill advised action of a
Seattle controlled grand camp.
The grand jury at Ketchikan pas
sed upon 21 bind over cases and re
turned 22 true bills.
ACCUSE GERMANS OF
BOMBARDING HOSPITAL
(By The Associated Press.)
PARIS, Dec. 28.—The chateau di»
Soupir, near Vailly sur Aisne, trans
formed into a military hospital and
sheltering a number of wounded of
both armies, has been bombarded and
destroyed by the Germans. The chat
eau belonged to Madame Boursin, who
way the principal heiress to the great
fortune left by Chauchard, the depart*
ment store magnate, and it contained
a considerable number of rare works
of art that have been lost. Madame
Boursin’s name was frequently men
tioned by Caillaux in the Calmette
affair. Calmette and Chauchard were
close friends.
The grand jury recommended the
suppression of slot machines, dice and
other gambling devices in that dis
trict, that a game warden be appoint
ed for Ketchikan district, that a boun
ty of live dollars be placed on wolves
and that piling for cannery trap sites
be driven in such a manner us not to
interfere with navigation.
F. C. Elliot, of Chicago, has been
selected to succeed O. L. Dickeson as
president of the White Pass & \ ukon
railway, operating between Skagway,
Alaska, and Whitehorse, Y. T. Herbert
F. Wheeler has been chosen general
manager, and Al. Zipf is the choice
for traffic manager.
Iditarod, Dec. 5.—Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Ryan, well-known residents of this
and other Alaska mining camps, left
Flat City last Thursday for the Out
side via the Seward trail.
The Iditarod Pioneer says: The
second consignment of mail over the
Seward trail reached here on Thurs
day evening. It consisted of a limit
load, much of which was second class,
it is stated that much mail is yet at
! Seward, a steamship having arrived
I at that port the day before this con
signment left, but owing to the lack
of help in the Seward postoffice it was
impossible to assort it prior to the de
Mtrtuic of the Iditarod mail.
The Pacific Coast Steamship com
pany has issued its bulletin of the ex
cursions to Alaska for the year 1915.
Fifteen have been scheduled, starting
June 1 and ending August 25.
The White Pass & Yukon railway
pays an annual tax to the city of
skagway of $2,921.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch. ,
Boys all Wool Blue Flannel Shirts.
$2.00 each Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
first.”
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
GERMANS GOT
NEAR ENGLAND
WALKED UP BRITISH SLEEVE IN
HERM AS WELL AS
HELIGOLAND.
TBy The Associated Press, i
LONDON, Dec. 28.—One of the
l strangest stories that has been given
j birth by the great war is that of the
Island of Herm, the leasing of which
to a German company was recently
discussed in the House of Commons.
The lease has been terminated, and
British troops are billeted on the
island, but the question is still being
asked, why was England so lax as to
rent for a song an island larger than
Heligoland, within an hours steaming
of English shores?
Herm is one of the lesser channel
islands and at one time supported a
considerable population. It is a beauti
ful spot, with an attractive shell
beach. In 1889 it was leased by the
; Crown for $70. a year to the “West
Bank Liegnitz Ltd.,” which in turn
leased it to Prince Blucher von Wahl
statt, a descendent of the illustrious
Blucher of Waterloo and himself a
German. The Prince and his family
lived quietly for years in the manor
house on the Island, incurring the
• great displeasure of those who sought
to ramble over the place by closing
all save one narrow’ pathway on the
beach and plastering about many
warnings to trespassers.
Children were born to the Princess
there—she is of the Russian royal
family—and one of these, a boy, be
came a naturalized British subject.
At no time was the Prince suspected
of using his home in any operations
against England; but when the war
broke out the matter became one of
natural agitation culminating in the
Homo Secretary being asked for an
explanating by Sir William Bull.
The explanation was brief. The
Government knew the name of the
German company holding the lease, it
knew moreover that the rent was
about five shillings six pence a week;
that steps had been taken to cancel
this document, that for some weeks
I British troops had been on the island.
Whether Prince Blucher and family
had moved from the Manor House
was not made clear.
The popular outcry against the
Prince, in the opinion of the London
1 NEW BELGIAN CAPITAL
HAS RICH POSTOFFICE.
Curio Hunters Mail Letters to Them
i selves to Get Postmark.
(By The Associated Press.)
HAVRE, Dec. 28.—‘The little post
office in the district of Ste Ad resse,
I Havre, is now the most important in I
' the world in the view of stamp col-'l
lectors. It falls within the section of 8
( the city temporarily made over to.
Belgium as its capital, and as such is
on Belgian soil. A letter posted there
, even if destined only for another part
of Havre, must carry the full foreign
postal rate of 25 centimes, or five
cents.
It is not due to the fact of a Bel- j
gian stamp being used, but to the
postmark of Havre on the stamp tiiat
makes it valuable to philatellists.
During the office hours stamp col-,
' lectors stand in line in Ste Ad resse.
! The greatest sale is of postcards with
the embossed stamp of five centimes
and one of one, making a total value
of two cents. They buy the entire is
sue, which they usually stick on an
envelope addressed to themselves and
have them cancelled immediately at
the window. But the most valuable
collection is one placed on an official
envelope marked and signed by the j
mail censor. It is thus a triple
souvenir.
If it were not for the collectors, this ,
I Belgian office would do a small busi
ness. But in view of the stamp can
celled for the sake of the postmark, it
is probably the best paying office of its
size in any part of the globe.
press generally, is unjustified; but the
Times remarks rather sarcastically
i that the public might be told a little |
, more about the German company,
which was able to acquire so cheaply
so much good farm and pasture land, ■
together with numerous cottages, not
to mention the Manor House. It also
is pointed out that the island is an <
the heart of the English Channel,
| within sight of the coast of I'ranee,
about 70 miles from Portland and 40 j
from Cherbourg. It could be used as
a submarine base, though nothing of
the kind appears to have been at-;
tempted.
New shipment of Kerosene Gas
Lamps just arrived. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality first.”
The name “Gamble’s” is a trade
mark and wherever seen is a guaran
tee of wholesomeness and cleanliness.
IT PAYS To Get It From the
STANDARD FURNITURE CO., SEATTLE
“Its Better and Costs Less"
THE MINER’S STORE
| The Place Where Men Outfit
We have just received from the Outside a carefully selected line of the
latest things in men’s hats. The late models in the new shades of Tan, smoke
Blues and Browns.
Stetson and Hardeman models and all correct, both as to style and quality.
It will pay you to drop in and have a look, whether you are intending purchas
ing now, or later. Prices reasonable, too, ranging from $2.50, to $G.OO each.
In addition to the hats we also received a fine lit of caps. Winter and
steamer weights some with ear flaps fur faced. New shapes and winter
shades Nice line and prices from $1.00 to $2.00.
On the last boat we just got in two dozen suits that we had made to order,
especially for the Seward trade. We personally selected the fabric and the
styles and since the finished garments arrived we feel safe in saying that we
have the classiest and most complete line of men’s clothes in Seward. Ihe
garments are all cut on. the latest lines and in fabrics that were gotten out
for this winter.
Some new ideas in athletic vests with patch pockets, English model coats,
and all of the little conceits that go to make up the correct dress for a man
who cares. If you care for Norfolks, we have a few in Donegal tweeds, with
the Norfolk idea carried out even in the vest. Its really worth jour while
to drop in and have a look at a line like this and we like tb show them to you.
There is a steady run on the Kenyon Balmacaans and the careful dressers
are taking advantage of our large assortment in this popular garment. Tou
might as well get a coat that you will like to wear when you get Outside, as
to get one that will, look like you have worn for the past five years.
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
fame Empress
Steel Range
$39 JS
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Fully Guaranteed
HE FAME EMPRESS is
the best low priced steel
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tos lined throughout and ful
ly guaranteed In every re
spect. Exactly as pictured
here. A perfect baker. Will
burn wood or coal. In two
sizes, $39.50 end $44.50.
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cabinet style base. A splen
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absolute satisfaction, giving
the same service as any range
made regardless of price. Ex
actly like picture. In two
sizes, $44.50 and $49.50.
Standart feamitnreCo
Second Ave. at Pine St. SEATTLE
1YJOW is the time to select your Xmas Presents. Get
^ in early while we have a nice assortment to se
lect from. Ail useful presents:
Cut. Glass, Plain and Decorated China
Ladies’ Silk Hose
44 Silk Gloves
44 Handkerchiefs
44 Sweaters
44 Knit Goods
Anything you could wish lor in the wav ol presents
for Men.
Just received a line lot ol Holland
Bulbs. If planted now will flower for
Easter. Easter Lily, Narcissus, Daffo
dils, Hyacinths, Tulips and Crocus.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND POLO MINER'S SUPPt IES
Doors fit Windows I Gasoline Rifles
Lang’s Ranges Gas Engine Oil Shot Guns
1 XL Parlor Heaters Marine Engine Oil j Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil JV.*hm£ ldfkU
Cook Stoves Elaine Oil j Giant Powder
Camp Stoves Moor Oil Caps
Air Tight Heaters Linseed Oil ™se. „
Oil Stoves Cup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith’s Coal
Spark Plugs Lacqueret Paint j g®110"*
jump Coils Asphaltum Paint \\ heel Barrows
Batteries Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fireclay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine Mre Brick
Asbestos Japan j Lm»®
p & p paper Denatured Alcohol . Clement
Malthoid Rooting Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps , J*°l)e
Deafening felt Lanterns ' Mercury
Weatherstrips Tents Seme 1 wine
PHONE BLACK 4
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
HAVI6ATI1II COMPANY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-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 steamer* Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Rightjreserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B. F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
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 Outch'ltarbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, l^itouche and Sew ard
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Sewarid
W. A. M’NEILEY, Prof.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIO LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy 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 Majn 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer KNIK’S leading hotel
T-Tn+pl ' N0 BAR
*■* tCl i Accommodations for Ninety Guests
f. b. cannon, Prop. ) Large General Lobby
ICnik I Private Lobby for Ladies
a * | > Best Rates : : Best Treatment
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