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BERNARD M. STONE. President.
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SEWARD. ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1918.
By reading the Alaska column of this paper today you can see that Dele
gate Wickersham stated to a sub-committee of the Ways and Means of the
house that he ran at the last election in Alaska as a Progressive Democrat.
He also states that Bunnell ran as a stand-pat Democrat. The Juneau Em
pire, which bv the way objects to being called the organ of the Democratic
organization in the capital by the Gateway—the Juneau Empire waves wratli
at the gall of the honorable James and one can hardly blame it, for if ever
there was nerve exhibited that could beat that statement of Mr. Wickersham
it ought to pose for moving pictures and speak into a phonograph that it
might be perpetuated.
President Wilson wrote in favor of Bunnell and probably was quite
oblivious to the fact that he was supporting a Taft in sheep's clothing while
the only progressive Democrat of all the progressive Democrats that helped
to defeat Jack Ronan and Bob Jennings was a candidate in opposition to the
man favored by the white house.
There is nothing left for every Democrat in the territory now but to
apologize to Mr. W ickersham. Forget the fact that President Wilson appoint
ed Bunnell and Jennings to judgeships. Erwin and Jordan to marshalships
Roth to attorneyship, Davidson to surveyorship and Strong to a mere govern
orship. They were members of the democratic organization that Mr. 'Wick
ersham has shown to the world to he nothing but the opponents of progressive
democracy.
They should he indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses.
When the administration begins to look up the title of the Alaska North
ern railroad it looks mighty promising for us. When anyone begins to look
up the title of anything he only does it because he wants to make wire that
when he makes the purchase of it he will be secured. 1 hat is only a mere
truism, but it tastes mighty well to the people of Seward and there is no harm
in chewing it again and again to renew the taste as we would candy.
A Valdez paper complains that the Seward paper never mentions \ aldez
when speaking about the railroad. That is wrong altogether. We should
mention Valdez now and again directly although \ aldez is always included
when Seward or its paper says that there is no place that has a quarter of the
chance that Seward has to get the railroad. What more can be said? Seward
cannot say that Valdez is going to get the railroad without saying what it
does not believe. But it can say this; The day is coming when the govern
ment system of railroads in Alaska will aid the coast of Alaska, and \ aldez
not the least.. And Seward heartily hopes so.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
In a statement before a sub-com
mittee of th*> ways j»ml moann <'4'ru
mittee of the House o’* Hepre^enta-'
tives Delegate Wickersham said:
“Now, Mr. Chairman, in his la>t
message to Congress in respect to Al
aska* the president made us a prom-!
ise in Alaska, and our people up there,
are depending upon it. At this last
election in Alaska we all supported,
Mr. Wilson. I ran on what was
known as the Progressive Democratic^
ticket up there, and I made more
speeches throughout the country than
any other member of Congress. I dat e
say, and 1 made them willingly, earn
umi above board W o OI*r(
greatly pleased with Mr. Wilson’s A1
aska palicy and we supported him
earnestly. 1 got about 6,000 votes
Another gentleman ran on what was
known as the Standpat Democratic
ticket, and he got almost all the rest
of them—and both of us standing on
the same platform, doing everything
we could in support of Mr. Wilson
and his announced Alaskan policy ”
FAIRBANKS, Jan. 25.—Charged
with “larceny by bailee,” John P. Kei
day, former deputy marshal at
Georgetown, in the Kuskokwim dis
trict, was taken into custody, wituin
the last few days in San branc'sco
by Marshal L. T. Erwin. Later he
was admitted to bail and is now at
liberty, pending his trial which is tO(
come up at the next session of the
district court.
Kelday was arrested on a secret in-,
dictment, returned by the grand jury
at the last session of court in I iifarod.
According to the charge against the^
defendant, he was given $.'>00 by E.,
Coke Hill to deliver to the Kusk >k.- im |
Commercial Company. He failed to^
give the money to the company and;
has refused to make restitution.
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JUNEAU, Feb. 12.—William F.|
Ferguson, traveling salesman for the
Pacific Coast Biscuit Co., of Seattle,
was drowned in Ketchikan Creek some
time last night. His body van found!
this morning and a coroner’s jury re
! turned a verdict of death by accidental
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drowning.
JUNEAU.—J. M. Ousby v.*n in-j
dieted by the Federal grand jury thi31
i morning for conducting a transfer
! business without a license. The bill
of indictment says the offense has
been committed since February 1.
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The Unalaska returns, Third Divis- |
j ion, were stricken out because of only
30 day’s notice of the election. The
total for delegate, in the ftiLd, show
! Wickcrsham 1627, Bunnell 078 and.
Brooks, 204. In the Fourt Division
Wickersham received 2048, Bunnell
712 and Brooks 548.
JUNEAU, Feb. 9.—Hans Peterson
Hanson for twenty two years a resi-j
dent of Juneau, died suddenly at the
family home, at 2:15 o’clock this after
I noon. Death was the result of a stroke
apoplexy that struck Mr. Hanson
I down late Saturday night. At 3:30,
o’clock this morning Mr. Hanson at
tempted to leave his bed and fell to
: the floor, in convulsions. He remain
ed unconscious from that time until
death came.
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A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get*
any news they can of the place where
the government railroad will be. To
I save writing letters you could send
the Gateway, either your own read
copv or get another.
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way.
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THE MINER'S STORE
TRAIL OUTFITS f
We have everything that the man on
the trail needs, the best of everything,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay. L
Hi press Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs SKc 4
Duxbak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts DRAWING
Medlicott I’nedrwear, all weights ,, Q , . . . ... - .,
* Every Saturday night until further
Guiterman Mackinaw Riding pants . ... ... ...
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
Largest stock of Socks in Seward i , . .....
The winning number gets a $40.00
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes « .A .... .
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
Knik Built Snowshoes, Gold Seal _ „ .
gets a Stetson Hat.
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas, ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak Waterproof riding pants j received
War bags. Blankets, Quilts Large Assortment of Suits Direct
Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks, from New York.
In fact; if its for the trail and in our
line we have it, and as we stated you
will find the price right. 3Sfc 3St 3St 3® 3Sfc
4 NTICIPATING the cominf of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
-’*• been increasing our orders for the past six months and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men’s Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the befinninf of the boom with a slock of foods, that is second
to none.
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you what the latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weaves. Five hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed.
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'a Goiden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
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.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
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“The Store with the Goods
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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,
Biff line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints,Oils andTurpentine,
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishinffs,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Ruffs, 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.
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The makers ol
the new shirts
and cravets we
• offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
I patterns.
Come and aee them when
in Seattle.
Company iWifc fi~< $^0TSUp
CRA VETS
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash, 50c Up
T SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of Justice
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Gasoline Engines Light Portable
Centrifugal Pumps . Prospector’s Drill for
Hand Pumps Hand an(j Power
Sawing Outfits Small Electric
Concrete Mixers • Light Plants, Complete
Small Hoists
A Complete Lino of the above merchandise is carried in stock at Seattle and prompt
shipment can be made. Your inquiry for special information concerning any of the above
merchandise will receive our prompt attention,
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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If Permanently Disabled
HOME OEEICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, l). S. A.
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$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows j
Lang’s Ranges
l XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Grunite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
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 Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forge*
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrow*
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
I ALASKA STEAMSfflPCoTS
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 Dutch'ltarbor.
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, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
fqjTRight reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Pnop.
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 tho Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Beat
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Riarht— Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
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Pioneer!
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop. !
Knik j
Alaska j
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
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