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THE NEWS coming from Europe ought to be enough to send a thrill
through the veins of any man whose blood has not turned to water.
Has a more dramatic scene ever been staged in the
THE WAR theatre of the universe since Mars first fashioned a wea
pon for human hands? A prince and a princess are mur
dered and their country flies to avenge them. Beyond stands another great
empire which rushes to arms lest the smaller power be overcome and a pow
erful enemy gain an advantage. And then from all the campo of the great
powers of a great continent comes the thunder of marching millions and the
defiance of emperors.
To give an idea of the magnitude of a war between the great powers it
need only be said that Russia has a military war strength of 4,500,000 men.
Germany 4,000,000, France 2.100,000, Austria 1,800,000, Great Britain 800,
000 and Italy 525.000. These forces are composed of peace strength and re
serves, all of which are trained and equipped, but in addition each country
has an unorganized strength which can be brought to the colors at any time.
The unorganized strength of the Russian forces available for duty is 5,200,000.
That of Germany is 2,000,000. France has 1,000,000 and Austria has
! .600,000.
So, there is no exaggeration when the outside dispatches tell us that mil
lions of armed men are now marching across the plains of Europe towards
the frontiers where thousands of bodies will lie rotting soon unless some
super-human power intervenes.
Already the effect is felt in the financial affairs of London and in the
exchanges of America although hardly a shot has been fired. The whole
world, so to speak, pauses from its work and listens. The ordinary affairs
of life are forgotten n the contemplation of a catastrophe before which the
greatest war of the past would be but a series of skirmishes. Implements
of destruction have been perfected each of which could slay more men than
all the weapons of the Trojans or the hosts of Alexander. Even the weapons
of Napoleon were hardly more than toys compared to the slaughtering ma
chines which are now in the hands of marching millions.
What a picture indeed is placed before the imaginations of all the people
of the world. Suddenly Europe has been converted into an arena into which
the greatest pow ers of all the ages are about to enter and fight to the death,
and around which the gaping universe stands appalled.
Something may happen before this appears in print which will alter the
map of Europe and some of the other continents where the powers have
colonies, which may open sores that cannot be healed for centuries, which
may bring despair and grief to thousands and thousands of relatives anil
which may desolate fertile plains and bring poverty and hunger to countless
multitudes.
On the other hand it is possible that such a war might have its advan
tages. It is a question whether humanity would not deteriorate if it were
subjected to no trials—if there never came moments when its blood was
thrilled and its imagination vivified. To the fighting spirit of the past the
present generation undoubtedly owes it that it is not composed of weaklings
and mollycoddles. Anyhow, deny who will, are not the men who are going
out to fight humanly improved by the ordeal, and are not those who watch
taken away for the moment from the sordid considerations of petty circum
stances ?
As a cold matter of fact it is only sordidness that can prevent this threat
ened upheaval. Only the monetary considerations of business interests can
prevent the batt’e royal which the nobler martial spirit invites. If the war
is called off it is only because the monied power of the world is afraid and
has the power to stop it.
Travel East
OVER THE
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Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country’ of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest f
and wonderful development.
TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
“The Olympian” and “The Columbian”
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
BUTTE. MILES CITY. SIOUX CITY,
MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE and CHICAGO
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations, etc.,
cal on or address
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steamship Co. or Alaska Coast S. S. Co.
Sewari, Alaska
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee Sc St. Paul Railway $
443 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B. C.
Second Avc. and Cherry St., Seattle I
...PIONEER HOTEL...
F. B. CANNON. PROPR.
Newly Furnished and Renovated. Twelve Comfortable
Rooms. Nicely Furnished Ladies’ Sitting Room. Family
Accommodations as Good as Can Be Had in Alaska.
KNIK - - ALASKA
We guarantee Fisher’s Blend Flour,
$2 per sack. Fisher’s Art, $1.75 at
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First".
Special Sale of watches, jewelry
and diamonds to reduce stock. George
the Jeweler. 1 v
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You’ll find everything In the Pastry Lino at
Cooper’s Cafe.
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Fishing tackle at J f> Graef’s.
The name '’Gamble’s” Is a Trade Mark ami
wherever seen it a guarantee of Wholesome
nets and Cleanliness.
A large assortment of men’s negli
gee shirts, both light and dark colors;
values to $3 each; your cl oice, $1.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
NOW OPEN
THE
..GERMANIA CAFE..
(Formerly Vienna Cafe)
Private Boxes Lunch Counter
Louis Rainey, Proprietor.
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Igloo No. 9,
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First Monday Night of each
month at the A. B. hall.
Wm. Sauers, Pres. Isaac Evans. Sec v
C. MATHISON
The Bald Headed Painter Will Do
Vour Work Rifht
PRICES RIGHT. A trial solicited.
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The Carstens Packing Co.
Wholesale and Retail
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poultry
Lard, Hams and Bacon.
Butter and Etffcs
Orders from the Westward and
Cook Inlet Given Careful Attention
Fourth Ave. Seward.
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BUTTS
HAS
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PIONEER
HOSPITAL
OF SEW A HD
DR. J. ». ROMIG, Director
Office hours 2 to 4 p. m.
Daggett Block
hospital by Appointment
PETER ANDERSON
Painting
and
Paperhanging
\LE ON SECOND AVE:
The lvrefting residence.
The Hoe residence.
The Alice Dougherty prop
erty.
The Hluiner lot and house.
ON THIRD AVENUE:
The Hugh Dougherty lot and
house.
ll.»* Muscott lot.
rise Kerning residence.
The Gray residence.
BUSINESS AND RESIDENCE
LOTS FOR SALE
HOUSES AND CABINS FOR
RENT.
SEE
ROMIG & ROMIG
C.W PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
' from the outside, we arc able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
WeSav^Yoi^Money
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you. i
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
O. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska I
HOTEL OVERLAM I
E. L. VVHITTEMORE, PROP..
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Hates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
While in Knik Stay at
MORRISON ROAD HOUSE
Host Popular House In Town
Hood Accommodation. First Class Board. Prices Reasonable.
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave j
The Seattle Bar
Benaen & Tecklenburg, Proprietors.
OLYMPIA DRAFT BEER BLUE RIBBON BOTTLED BEER
BEST LIQUORS
DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CIGARS
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Elegantly Furnished and Steam Heated
ZZ Rooms in Connection ~~ |
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN
flectric Supplies and Appliances ;
Oflice At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN^L23^^
Evinrucle
^Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
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.. Seward's Up-to-date Business House..
Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned fruits and Vegetables.
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Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies’ and Cent’s furnishings.
fxclusive on Crossctt Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GO! 0 MINER'S SDPPI If S j
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I Doors &. Windows
Land's Kan ires
I X L Parlor I (eaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stove*
Camp Stoves
Air Tij'ht Heaters
Oil Stove*
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Phitfs
.lump ('oils
Hatteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & li Paper
Malthoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
I Weatherstrips
Gasoline
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.\i.trine Kni'itie < >ii
Valve < >iI
Klaine Oil
Kloof < )il
Idnseed < >i I
(’up Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphultum Paint
I {rushes
1 Varnishes
Turpent ine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
( t'oal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot (inns
Ammunition fc
Fishing Tackle |
<iiniit I*owder ^
Fuse §
Bench Forces *k
Blacksmith's Coal £
Bellows ^
Wheel 1 {arrows '■
Cutlery y
Fire Clay
Fire Brick $
Lime ^
Cement H
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PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION 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 SAMPSON 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 steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. =
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan. I
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagwav, Cordova, Valdez and P
Seward. Direct service to Knik Anchorage via
Alameda and Maripo>a
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 13th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch tlarbor.
Regular freight service tor 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, 25th
(S. S. Seward carrier Explosives)
CFRIght reserved to change this schedule without noiice"&fr
F. B. T-RACV, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Age-.t
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
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 Main 134 • Clayson Building, Seward