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Entered as seven,: class matter at th. Soaard. Alaska.
ALASKA, it must be admitted, sometimes puts very incompetent people
into positions of trust. Every other electoral unit probably does the same
and there is no real harm done unless the incompetents
SILLY KIDS or the professional wire-pullers secure the majority of
the body to which they belong. Usually such men are
new to office. This accounts for their incompetency, of course, and it also
accounts for their inability to put up with any comment which is not ol the
most flattering kind. In this way they are like old women or children. In
deed, they are so much like callow kids that one should hardly pay attention
to their puling puerilities unless they become dangerous to the community.
Even a half-wit can be dangerous sometimes.
IT IS impossible in a small town to avoid making enemies. No town is
so small that ie does not contain some people who possess despicable traits.
All of us who have faith in human nature would wish to hide this fact even
from ourselves if we could but the truth of its slaps us in the face almost
every day of our lives. No matter how well disposed a person might be and
how desirous of retaining all the friends he could he cannot avoid an involun
tary and natural expression of dissatisfaction with the acts of tht people of
the kind in question. And the trouble is that the most unworthy of all the
people are the ones who run for election to some body or another. To be a
politician of the wire pulling class one must be a selfish individual to start
with and, very unfortunately, such individuals run for election so often that
a most deplorably large number of them get into office. Such a tact almost
makes intelligent people lose their confidence in so-called popular govern
ment. Many of those governing us from municipalities to congress are of
the petty nature which would make them czars if they could be, but without
the education and training which czars are subjected to before they reach
office.
TAKE UP an encyclopedia and look therein for the descriptions of the
places through which the European powers are now battling and you will
l;nd that almost everyone of those places hits been the scene of carnage at
least once before in the “uncivilized” past. Liege, Brussels, Antwerp, Amiens,
all of them, are cities standing on soil that hits been soaked in the blood of
their people again and again.
Over the field of Waterloo, of Metz, of Sedan, aye, of Agincourt, and of
battles that took place thousands of years ago the hosts of the Twentieth
century are now wading in the blood of their brothers. Where Joan of Arc
rode women are fleeing in terror and throughout the whole theater of \sar
ramus of places are presented to us which have been associated in our minds
since childhood with scenes of conquest.
How strange it is. by the way, that the school histories always present
war to the youthful imaginations us something glorious. Boys grow up feel
ing that to be a warrior i> to be the pick ami choice of the human race, and
girls come to young womanhood with a feeling hardly short of adoration tor
the brass buttons on the coat of some strutting idiot who is technically called
a soldier.
Maybe it is all right. Maybe to be a fighting man is the most heroic exis
tence. And maybe we might all deteriorate into mollycoddles if there never
w as a fight. Who knows ?
AS XO tragedy can be complete without its comedy Seattle has supplied
the comedy in the story of the European war. A meeting was recently held
in the spirit city calling for peace between the powers. When the kaiser and
the czar hear that the\ will surely pull in their horns. But. one can expect
anything from the brig t city that offered a prize of five thousand dollars to
the greatest aviators of the world for a world’s championship air race. The
only surprise is that fifty dollars was not offered. It would have been prac
tically as sure of tempting the aviators to come from the ends of the earth.
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NEWS FROM ALL FARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
The Seward Gateway thinks there
has not been adequate explanation of
the failure to present the names of
William T. Burns and George G.
Grigsby to the democratic convention
at Skagway for nomination as dele
gate to congress.
Well,, the explanation is simple.
Neither of them would permit the
consideration of his name. Business
matters had intervened in such a way
that neither of them could make a
campaign.
The first division delegates cau
cused soon after reaching Skagway
and agreed to support Mr. Burns. He
was informed by telegraph of that
circumstance, and practically assured
of the nomination. After expressing
his thanks for the honor, and wishing
the party success in the election, he
said that his mining interests had ta
ken such a turn that his personal Tn
tention to them was absolutely lm
perative.
Mr. Grigsby had requested his
friends not to present his name to the
convention, as he could not devote the
time necessary to make a campaign
even if nominated.—Juneau Empire.
Ruby, Aug. 26.—Senator Daniel
i Sutherland, of this division, is leaving
shortly for Valdez, at which point he
expects to meet Delegate Wickersham
whose interior campaign he will prob
ably handle.
Senator Sutherland has had a very
successful mining season on Doorman
' creek, where with Captain Worth he
i controls extensive low grade placer
ground.
Seattle, Aug. 7.—Local railroad and
steamship agents are planning on in
creased travel to Alaska as a result
of the European war. In view of the
fact that it is now’ impossible for
tourists to go abroad, it is believed
that a large share of the travel can
be diverted to Alaska, and a cam
paign already has been started with
that end in view’.
Seattle.—The following are the sur
viving passengers of the Admiral
Sampson: M. P. Ferguson, B. C. Klo
vitch, Miss Sarah C. Griffis, P. R. Nel
son. Mrs. D. Driscoll, C. Lawson, Fred
KeltofT, F. P. McCall, Dr. Mrs. Grad
field. A. L.. Button, James Speeos,
William Zensell, Hank Bullum, J. H.
i Bailey, George Patterson, S. Stebbin,
Elmer McCare. William Martin, A1
Paris, Eugene Bohne, Thomas McCur
nin, Mr. and Mrs. S. Houle, Mr. and
Mrs. L. Mitchell, M. Stro, B. H. Kel
ley, William Burkitt, H. Lindstrom,
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Goodlich, S. Broc
| ken, J. Brassman, James Sheldon.
Mrs. C. M. Nicholson, Miss K. Nichol
son, S. Wallace, Miss Claire Buoe,
Miss C. Bettibone, Miss C. Pettit, J.
Linquist, Mrs. Cook and tw’o grand
daughters, Miss J. Hendrickson, Mrs.
J. E. Risen, Mrs. F. Cronos, S. Burns,
T. Robinson, Cora P. Greenwalt, J. E.
Cline. J. Cunningham, P. Curtin.
“DIED”, the Tread wel 1 -Dou gl as
baseball team, this afternoon at 5:30,
from heart failure, caused by the Ju
neau team winning the last and de
ciding game for the championship of
Gastineau channel for the year 1014,
with a score of 1 to 0. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
The above received by a Ketchi
kaner on appropriately black border
ed paper tells the tale of the last
game between Douglas and Juneau,
which was played Wednesday after
noon, Juneau winning the game and
the series of 15 games.
Fairbanks, Aug. 10.—In the pres
ence of but a few intimate friends,
Miss Nell King became the bride of
Dr. P. S. Whitney last evening at the
residence on Front street.
Seattle, Aug. 29.—'The steamer
Alameda arrived from the north ttifs
morning and will sail again on Mon
day night. Among her passengers
was Mrs. C. M. Durchia, who came
through from Skagway. There she
took passage on the Alameda. She
was not in good health and died
aboard ship on Thursday morning,
shortly after leaving Ketchikan.
“Aim at the best” Smoked Norwe
gian Herring in Tomato Sauce. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Just received a new line of Norwe
gian tobacco, Prima Skraa Tabak at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
Long distance telephone Dooth at the
Branch. *
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper's Cafe.
A splendid quality of men’s heavy
all-wool socks in white and gray, 35c
or 3 pairs for $1; others at 25c, 50c,
60c, 65c, 75c. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
You’ll find everything In the Pastry Line at
Cooper’s Cafe.
Guns, ammunition, tents etc. Every
thing for the hunter. Brown & Haw
kins Hardware and Furniture Depart
ment. “Quality First”.
The name “Gamble's" Is a Trade Mark and
wherever seen Is a guarantee of Wholesome
neits and Cleanliness.
Finch s Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your Ham
and Bacon at Gamble’s Restaurant.
Meet me at The Branch.
You'll find everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
Beds, mattresses and all kinds of
furniture at Brown & Hawkins Hard
ware and Furniture Department.
“Quality First”.
C.W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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On account of having our own .hip bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save YouJMoney
The goods that we carry arc t ie best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
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REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
C. W. PALM Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLAND
E. L. WHITTI.MORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Uoleman
FIKST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Kates reasonable.
FOUKTH AVENUE SEWAKD, ALASKA
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USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
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Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Golwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
/> OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
H. V. HOBKN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
-Dealers In—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
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WATCHES
Howard
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
The Celebrated
Cha.s. Milen
Kepeater
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George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD MGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MIHLACH
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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
Electric Supplies and Appliances
OfltoTTi t!„. station. TE'-EPHONE MAIN 123
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Location Notices & Gateway i
Evinrude
Motors
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2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
.. Seward’s Ip-to-date Business House..
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Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned Truits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies’ and Gent’s furnishings.
Exclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MIMFR’S ANDfiOLD MIIVfB’S SlITI lf$
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
.lump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P Si B Paper
Maklioii) Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Famine (>il
Niarine Kntflne Oil
Valve Oil
.HIaim* <)il
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Gup Grease
Faints
Lacqueret Faint
Asphaltum Faint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Goal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's < ’oal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
('emeni
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
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 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 steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Points.
Rijfht reserved to change steamers and^iiling dates without notice.
B F. WATSON. General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local A^ent.
v' |j| \ ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
* \ Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
^——-—__i sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
\ W rangell, Juneau, Skagwav, Cordova, Valdez and
\ Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Maripo>a
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 15th of earh month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch harbor.
Regular freight service lor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ard (
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5thr'
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Sew ard carries Explosives)
CTRiffht reserved to change this schedule without notice-?#
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pmor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES S1.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHT8
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast —Best
Treatment to Everybodv and Prices Kicht — Goods
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 Guest*
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment^
Best Accommodations