KAISER HAS PNEUMONIA
BERLIN, Dec. 9—Emperor William is laid up with an
attack of pneumonia combined with nervous depression
due to over-exertion and the doctors have advised him not
to return to the front if he wishes to save his life. He has
only recently returned to Berlin after visiting all the bat
tlefields.
TURKS HURT ALLIES
PARIS, Dec. 9.—The entry of Turkey into the war has
made its effect felt by compelling the British as well as the
Russians to keep large forces for the defense of Egypt,
Persia and Caucasia. The forces being used in those
quarters could have been sent into the French-Belgian bat
tle and would have been of the greatest aid. France is also
forced to keep stronger garrisons in her northern African
possessions for the reason that the I urkish activities have
undoubtedly created an ominous stir amongst the Moham
medan people everywhere.
SWEDISH SHIPS BLOWN UP
STOCKHOLM, Dec. !>.—The Swedish press is now
indignantly condemning the planting of mines by the Gei
inans along the Finnish coasts. Three large Swedish ships
have been destroyed already in that quarter and foit}
men perished when they were sent to the bottom. Tiaffic
in Finnish waters lias been suspended until the sea has
l>een swept for mines and the greatest injury has been in
flicted on the trade of Scandinavian countries. The mines
were laid by German war ships which seem to have full
control of the Baltic.
PARLIAMENT SITTING
LONDON, Dec. 0.—The present session of parliamenti
is taken up almost entirely with war matters but the priv
ate members of the house of commons are refraining as
much as possible 1 rom asking questions that might em
barras the government. The whole island is now one con
tinuous military training camp. On every military range
hundreds of recruits are being taught the handling of
guns and on all the great public maneuvre grounds thou
sands of men are going through evolution and drill. A
great drawback to many of the recruits is that they never
had the least training iii handling rifles but those who do
not show sufficient intelligence to learn quickly are soon
eliminated. The members of the old volunteer and terri
torial corps who have volunteered for the front are much
better timber for the making of troops and they are being
quickly whipped into shape. Thousands of them are al
ready on the firing line and acquitting themselves well.
The officers of the new forces are mainly chosen from the
universities and one result of the war will be a big change
in the standing of the military caste. It is stated here but
not officially that the Canadian troops, like the Austral
ians, will be sent from this time forward to Egypt. Some
have already been sent there. ;
YOUR RESPECT
And good will we would like
to have, no matter where you
live. If you live in Seward or
vicinity we would like to have
your banking business also.
BANK OE SEWARD, Seward, Alaska
Cl IT CD’ C A Jewelry Store 1 I
OU I Ll\ O For Everybody I
DIAMONDS—Extraordinary facilities for securing the
Choicest Gems from the Diamond Markets, together with
our Large Turn-Over, enables us to always Sell at the
Lowest Prices—and the Same Price is made to every
body.
SOURDOUGHS ATTENTION—We make a specialty of
Nugget and Ivory Jewelry, and Mounting Same to Order.
WATCHES—All Reliable American and Foreign move
ments will be found in our Watch Department, in both
Solid Gold and Guaranteed Cases: Please remember that
Visitors are always Welcome at the Suter Jewelry Store.
Mail orders promply attended to.
Wc | lypn Jeweler and Silversmith
■ 3111 LK, |||5 Second St., SEATTLE
CHOLERA SPREADING
ROTTERDAM, Dec. 9.—The cholera epidemic in
Austria and Germany is now assuming alarming propor
tions. In November there were thirty six cases of the
disease in Germany but in Austria and Hungary the
spread is much more rapid. In Austria there have been j
first week of November there were ninety deaths in the
first week of November there were ninty deaths in the
city of Vienna alone and the appearanec of the epidemic
in that capital is the most serious fact connected with it.
In the same week in Hungary there were five hundred
cases. Owing to the war there is a fear that the means
of checking the disease will be found inadequate. No in
formation has been given out as to whether the epidemic
has reached the German and Austrian armies or not but
if it does the task of preventing a frightful mortality
would be well nigh impossible.
SENTENCED TO DEATH
LONDON, Dec. 9.—Nicholas Aiders, former consul
for Germany in Sunderland Borough, was convicted to
day of high treason and sentenced to death. It was shown
during the trial that he is one of the many who have been
acting as spies in this country for the German govern
ment. He will probably be shot on Tower Hill like Lieuten
ant Lody._
A press dispatch to The Empire J
from Tenino a few days ap:o reported j
the successful recovery of a larpe
quantity of oil from a well at Tenino
Wash.
The Cordova Times says: “It has
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We have
Just Received
A new listing cl
some Choice
Lots
at prices that
will surprise
you.
*
As these prices may
be raised at any
moment'
I
Get Busy
j
ami Call and sac 11$. [
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
long been felt there was oil in that
j region and the late E. C. Hawkins,
1 chief engineer of the Copper River
railroad, in Alaska and Christopher,
one of the Alaska coal claimants, sunk
wells in this district fourteen years
ago. They were not successful in
•triking oil at that time but the report
received from Tenino says that the
find was made in the identical spot
where Hawkins and Christopher
sunk.”
Don’t forgot the White Tar Moth
and Dustproof Rags. A good Christ
mas present. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
Meet me at The Branch.
New Neckties in all the latest Colors
1 and Patterns. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
Long distance telepnone booth at
The Branch.
—
Ask to see the New Corset designed
for outdoor sports and dancing at
j Ellsworth’s.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
For Salads, try Mrs. Porter’s
Mayonnise,. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
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The Best Xmas Gift
FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
IS AN ORDER TO HAVE
A Portrait Taken
AT THE SAWVKK STUDIO
You can buv thc*e order*
at the STUIMO; good for
onc-half doacn picture* or
MORE IF YOU LIKE.
Second Avenue, West of
Old School.
PICTURES FRAMED TO ORDER
SEE SAMPLES AT THE STUDIO.
“Seward's Pioneer Show House’'
Casino Theater
N. J. KOONTZ, Man’gr.
“A Reel Show"
“Get the Casino Habit”
TONIGHT
“In the Claws
of a Leopard”
Sensational Two-Reel
Drama
New Music on our Orchestrola
SHOW EVERY NIGHT
EXCEPT SUNDAY
Entire Change of Program
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
Prices Always 25c and 50c
WE TAKE PLEASURE
in giving to the residents of Seward, and Southwestern
Alaska the same high grade quality in workmanship and
stock that they could be able to obtain in the best Jewelry
stores Outside.
IN SHOWING
Our stock, we take a keen pride both in the quality of the
goods and in the variety of patterns that we are able to
loffelr our patrons. There is not one article in this stock
of high grade goods, that is sold under the slightest mis
representation, and we guarantee every article that we
sell or repair to be just what we say it is and nothing else.
OUR STOCK
of high gradeWatches, Diamonds and Jewelries, we con
sider the peer of any stock in any town, ten times the size
of Seward on the Pacific coast. We take pleasure in doing
particular jobs for particular people and in ordering spe
cial pieces for special occasions.
At this time we have a particularly well selected
line of goods suitable for the holiday trade, that we are
able to offer at prices, that gives Seattle shoppers no
advantage.
OUR SPECIALS
Waltham Watches Howard Watches Hamilton Watches
Silverware Nugget Jewelry
Cut Glass and Diamonds
GEORGE A. MIRLACH
Seward Alaska
Location Notices at The Gateway
BROWN & HAWKINS
MERCHANTS
SEWARD “Quality First” KNIK
In making preparations for the big Christmas Dinner
and the general feasting and festivities enjoyed during the
Yuletide. Don’t forget that we can supply you with all
the Staple and Fancy Groceries and dainty delicacies in
the market.
Choice Prepared Mince Meat in quart jars, enough for
three Big Pies.
Nonesuch Mince Meat.
Richardson and Robbins Plum Pudding—The best.
Mrs. C’s Orginal Fig Pudding and Raisin Brown Bread—
Dainty and Delicious.
National Biscuit Co’s Fruit Cake—Like mother used to
make—without the work and worry.
All kinds of Jellies, Jams and Preserves Pickles, Relishes,
Meat Sauces, Chutney and Salad Dressing.
Green, Ripe and Stuffed Olives.
Camembert, Parmensan, Gorgonnola, Limberger and all
kinds of Cheese.
Brown & Hawkins
SEWARD “Quality First” KNIK
" PALACE JINGLES "
Little drops of Sherwood Rye
Dripping through the ice
Mixed with foreign Ginger Ale
Mskes a high ball nice.
One makes you feel better
Two sends your stock to par
And that’s the drink they serve you
At The Palace Bar.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter Ju»t Open<T~| BILL DEVINE
, “ PALACE JINGLES "
Little chops of Mountain Sheep
Nicely browned French Fried,
A fragrant bowl of Java
And French Peas on the side.
With service neat and tidy
All served the proper way
You’ll like it if you dine with us
At the Palace Bar Cafe.