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SEWARD. ALASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH I. 1915.
It is interesting to let the mind dwell on what the result of the stampede
to Seward will be. The few hundreds of the best of us who are now here will
look mighty small when those steamboats begin to dump their loads on the
dock. If ten per cent of the people come who are thinking of coming from
ail over the states on the Pacific slope there will be a rush that will make
the rush to Dawson look like thirty cents. The worst of it will be that these
new comers will bust up all our private little fights and gi'e us something
new to work on.
Some people think Alaska is an expensive country to live in but the
British islands just now have us beaten hollow for prices. Over there the '
cheapest price for eggs now is seventy-two cents a dozen. Butter costs thirty
eight cents a pound and small chickens are a dollar and a half a pair. Eggs
in Seward cost forty cents a dozen and butter forty cents a pound. The wages
here are at least three times as large as they are over there and the chances
are that so far the poor people are concerned an egg breakfast is just about
as possible for them as a champagne supper.
Alaska is gradually becoming more And more sanctified. The prohibition
of slot machines by the laying on them of the heavy hand of the law takes
away the last vestige of our heathenism. Maybe after a while we shall be
prohibited from speaking above a whisper except in church.
It is pretty near safe to say that the Alaska Northern railroad has been
taken over hv the government. Reading between the lines of the telegram
yesterday it looks very much as if the correspondents know more than they
have been given liberty to publish. The Gateway has been constantly like
other papers receiving advance news which is not released for publication until
some future date and it is quite likely that President \\ ilson or Secretary
Lane has asked the representatives of the news service not to divulge all they >
know, which means all that has been given out to them in confidence. I his
is written on Wednesday and goodness only knows what the telegrams in
Thursday’s papers may tell us. While very few of us have fifty million dol- *
lars to wager it would be still quite safe to bet it if the fellow with the one
dollar could only he prevailed upon to let us stand him off.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS I Ju<l«e w- A Munlo-v- "hose name
OF THE NORTHLAN D i:,ppears on lho . °/ ,he !
: passengers as cabled from Seattle to
day. comes as assistant district at
The result of the canvass of the torney jn this division to Judge W. I
November election returns by the can- N. Spence, to succeed Guy Brubaker,
vassing board, consisting of Governor who resigned.—Prospector.
Strong. Secretary of the Territory
Robert Fulton, an Indian, aged 21
Davidson, and Collector of Customs • , ,. - .. ,, ,
was granted a divorce from Mary bul
Pugh, has readied the clerk of the a^e(| 54t by Judge R. W. Jennings,
court’s office, ami shows that nearly m the distroct court last evening. At
11,000 votes were cast. tornev Arthur G. Shoup, who appear- •
The official vote for the delegate to ed for the plaintiff, was instructed to
congress follows: prepare a bill of findings.
First division, Wick. 1,921, Bun. Mary Fulton was the widow of Rob
1,165, Brooks 235 total 3,321, Second ert Fulton’s uncle, and according to
division 6S7, 561. 122. total 1,370. tribal custom the youth married her
Third division 1,627, 978, 204, total considerably against his will, it is
2,809. Fourth division 2.048. 712, 548 said. When young Fulton became of
total 3,308. age he sued for divorce.—-Empire.
JUNEAU.—That the Territorial
law requiring the plaintiff in a divorce
suit to appear and submit evidence be
fore the action is decided will be up
held by the district court was made
certain this morning when Judge Rob
ert W. Jennings announced he would
take this action in all divorce actions
coming before him.
Before the enabling act was passed 1
by Congress divorces were frequently
granted by Alaska Judges, without
the formality of the plaintiff appear
ing.
—
RUBY.—The rich gold strike re
ported in the Nome Nugget of Jan. i
12 was confirmed in a letter received
in Ruby this week.
The strike was made by “Nugget”
Ed. Johnston, a layman, on ground
owned by the Pioneer Mining Co., and
seems to be fully up to what was first
claimed for it. The letter telling of
the strike was written to Bob Livins
ton by an old friend and partner oi j
his. It concluded by saying: ‘ This J
find is all right, you may depend upon
it.
“Jim” Beasley, noted Alaskan ro- I
mancer, whose name has furnished j
much copy for the scribes on the New
York papers during the past five
years, is now fighting with the Allies,
according to reports. Beasley is
known at Juneau and Nome.
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS
FIGHT WITH THE FISTS.
PETROGRAD, March 3.—German
and Russian troops came to fisticuffs
on the Polish front recently, according j
to dispatches received here.
A Russian aviator, having complet-'
ed a reconnaisance over the German
; lines, was returning to the Russian (
position when he found his supply of j
gasoline suddenly cut off by a Ger
man bullet which had gone squarely
through the feed pipe. '1 his forced j
him to plane down, and he had to
land about half wey between the op
posing trenches.
The Germans stopped shooting,
thinking the prize was secured, ana
wishing not to damage the valuable
machine further. They rushed out
emptyhanded to bring in the aero
plane. A party of Russians did the
same, anti the two groups found them
selves facing each other, both un
armed. A hearty fight with lists for
possession of the machine followed.
The Russians came under the fire of
the sharpshooters in the German
trenches, and suffered some losses but
got their machine back to safety.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
Long distance telephone booth at.
The Branch.
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 II
in Alaska can boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
with 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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If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP— V
THE MINER S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don't Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard b y m e u
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored
to-order garments.
Men’s Suits, $33.00 and up
Ladies’ Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show you the
now fabrics.
J. S. Kane
700 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 scales of justice
"PROFILE” 5“, "GIBRALTAR”
These brands of rubber footwear are owned and controlled by us and
are backed up by our binding guarantee.
Heavy Rolled Soles and Heavy Double Soles. Reinforcements Throughout Extension Heels.
WE CATALOGUE THE FOLLOWING SPECIALTIES
PROSPECTORS' AND MINERS’ BOOTS AND SHOES. LUMBERMENS’ LEATHER TOP OVERS, BOT H
DUCK AND PURE GUM; SHOUT AND HIP HOOTS WITH DUCK
FOOT AND PURE GUM LEG
Extra quality all pure gum hip and short boots with heavy rolled red rubber soles, ribbed vamp forFISHFLt
MEN, with Arctic and overs to fit. _ ^ .1# lh-lu
Womens’ Misses’ and Childrens’ storm and sandal rubbers to lit any shoo. One, two, three and four buckle
Arctics for the entire family. Men’s rock oak, leather soled boots with pure gum leg, welt sole fastening.
01)1! RUBBER GUARANTEE: Complete satisfaction or money back, including all charges.
Sec Our Catalog for Prices
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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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.
Mats 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 Milts, W^ool Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints,Oils andTurpentine.
□unaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Maitiug.
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 500 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire 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. SEATTLE
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 yon 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 for Mon
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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TRUE, you need Life Insurance fop the benefit of the
wife and children, but you want insurance for more
than that alone.
Suppose you should get sicK, or by accident you had
your hand mangled or your limbs crushed, or any of the
thousand and one mishaps which are liable to laKe place
—where does an old fashioned Life Insurance policy avail?
The Insurance for you and for everybody is the kind
that fully Insures by combining all of these features.
\\ in 1 is the answer.
Life, Accident and Health Insurance In one pol
icy for one premium.
Write or phone now for full information.
Name :
Occupation :
Address:
. Home Office, Seattle
Fill in coupon and mall to
Age :. A. C. RANSOM. DW. Supt. for Alaska.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINCH'S AND GOLD IMINfR’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Hanses
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Titflit Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plutfs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Makhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Bowder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coftl
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seinb Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA con PA NY MsrVt0
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward ISth of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch 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. Seward 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 2$th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
#9*Right reserved to change this schedule without notice*^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Sewar'd
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pno*.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT ANO COLD WATER BATHS eLECTRIO LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Gootls from the Pacifle Coast—Beat
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Good*
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
. NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations