SHIP WRECKED COOS
BAY; MANY LIVES LOS!
MARSHFIELD, Oregon, Nov. 3.—
The pasenger steamer Santa Clara,
bound from Portland to San Fran
cisco, has been wrecked one hundred
and seventy-five miles south of the
Columbia river at the entrance to
Coos bay and sixteen people are
known to have lost their lives while
many others are missing. She car
ried forty-eight passengers and a
crew of twenty-four. She left Port
land on Monday morning ami it is be
lieved that she struck shoals and was
then pounded by heavy seas. Captain
August Lofstadt was the last to
leave the ship and the boat in which
ho was being launched capsized as it
was leaving the davits. He was re
ported to be drowned but a later mes-1
TO MAKE ROCK ISLAND
V REALLY GREAT ARSENAL
DAVENPORT, la.. Nov. 2.—Over
SO congressman from Iowa. Illinois,
Missouri, Minnesota and Wisconsin
the guests of Davenport, Moline and
Rock Island commercial bodies an*
inspecting the Rock Island arsenal
with a view to considering the plan of
making it the greatest war munitioi
plant in the country. Backers of
the project say it is safe from attack
from a foreign foe.
The occasion is the Middle West
Conference on Preparedness, called
by officials of Davenport, Rock Island
and Moline, Iowa, Illinois Missouri,
Minnesota. Wisconsin, Kansas,
Nebraska and North and South
Dakota.
Speakers explained the calling of
sage to his wife reported that he had
arrived safely on the beach with six
others of the crew. He was saved
by a breeches buoy. The vessel is
still resting on her'keel and it is be
lieved that it will be possible to re
float her. Ten more people are miss-!
ing but it is believed they are still
aboard although the captain was re
ported to have seen no one when he
left the vessel. In the meantime life
savers have succeeded in shooting a
line aboard. She was in the Alaska
trade for six years.
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MARSHFIELD, Oregon, Nov. 3.—|
Fight bodies of the people lost in the |
Santa Clara wreck have been recov- J
ered and eight more are believed to ,
have drowned. j
the conference, by saying this is “the
psychological moment seriously to j
discuss the subject of preparedness
which unodubtedly will be deeply
gone into by the coming Congress of
the United States." A. F. Dawson,
of Davenport, is president.
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SOLDIERS LEARN TO BE COOKS
LONDON. Nov. 2.—Over 200
domestic economy instructors under
the auspices of the London county
Council are today enrolled for the
task of teaching 2,000 British soldiers
the art of cooking.
- Dread baking, the concoction of
Irish stew and the correct way to
boil potatoes are the chief feature of
the campaign to make army cooking
better. Scores of cooking schools
for the soldiers have been established
in many parts ot London.
EMPRESS THEATRE
NEW A. B. HALL
Thursday, Nov. 4th
8:15 P- M
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT
Will Show the Following Program:
Select Music
Pathe Weeklv News, No. 52
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wGiey Eagle’s Revenge”
Mona Darkfcathcr in a Thrilling Indian Drama
“The Greater Motive”
Yitagraph Drama
"Willie's Haircut”
Transforming a Mollycoddle
Seward Pictorial Review
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
A Good, Big, Clean, Interesting Program
NEWS NOTH
Gus Manthey came’ in yesterday
afternoon from the camp at Mile 55
to appear here in court as a witness
! in the case of Catherine Roycroft vs.
I
W. M. Sauers.
Several men were at work today
cleaning up Fourth avenue of rocks
and debris before the snow falls.
Mrs. Philip J. Hickey, who left on
the Farragut with her children, will
undergo an operation while outside.
She will first visit Mr. Hickey’s
mother at Seattle, and then go to
California for the operation.
The new government buildings on
| the Terminal tract have not yet been j
connected up with the electric light-1
ing and the much despised candle has
1 got back to its own so decidedly that
it is stuck up—all over.
I
The Tilikum Dancing Club of the
schools will hold its monthly blowout
next Friday evening.
Jack Steen, foreman of the tele
phone repair crew, and his party
| came in yesterday afternoon after
having completed the work through
i the tunnels. Rubber covered tele
| phone wire was stretched through the
tunnels. The party' consisted of Jack
Steen, C. W. Moot, L. V. Maxwell,
John Spitz, W. Gruenhagen, R. B.
j Grimm and Walter Danielson.
D. G. Clark came in yesterday
afternoon from Mile 52, where he
owns and runs a road house. Mr.
Clark expects a lot of travel this
winter between this city* and the in
terior, a’nd considerable to Anchor
age
Fred Bunco came in yesterday
from the lake on a short visit to the
city.
John Hjelm went out this morning
to Mile 23 to look over the country,
returning in a couple of days.
A1 Chamberlin’s Airedale terrier
mother dog was killed this morning
by the large motor car, being caught
on the trestle over the lagoon and
run over.
Leo Anhauscr and Charles Grob
i left this morning for the former’s
camp down Kenai Lake.
Max Poehlman came in yesterday
afternoon from Mile 54 where the
bridge crow has been working. He
returned to Mile 12 this morning.
Dayton Carter, foreman of the
bridge repair crew, has changed his
headquarters from Mile 54 to Mile
12, where some repair has to be done.
Mr. Carter says that nearly all the
work between 52 and 56 has been
completed, a short stretch near Mile
56 having yet to be completed. The
car will be able to run straight
through in a very few days.
Tom Tesse went out to Mile 12
this morning to take charge of the
culinary department of the bridge
repair crew.
H. Cleland, who came in a few
day's ago from the Kenai Alaska
Gold mine, left this morning for his
winter home at the lower Kenai Lake
landing. Mr. Cleland says that the
K. A. G. mine will probably run all
winter and the ore is showing up
better from day to day.
Otto Bergstrom came in this morn
from his ranch. He reports every
thing fine out there.
Bert Denny has accepted a position
with the Seward Commercial Com
pany.
GEORGE The Jeweler
Everything in High-Class Jewelry
Specialties: The Gruen Watch
The Howard'Watch
The Waltham Watch
Clocks « Handmade Jewelry ■ . Alaska Curios
GEORGE, The Jeweler SEWARD, ALASKA
W. E. Jackson, who has been with
the Carter crew at Mile 54, came in
yesterday to have a look at the town.
He went out to Mile 12 this morning.
John Barton, who arrived in Sew
ard on the last Alameda, left this
morning for Anchorage, via mile 34.
Rudolph Petersen and Peter John
son went out to Mile 54 this morning
to augment the pile driver crew at
that place.
A party made up of Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Edes, Miss Burnham, R. S.
Weir and F. H. Bailey made the
trip out as far as Mile 34 and back
on the car today.
LOUIS LANE GOES OUT
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FAIRBANKS, Nov. 2.—Captain
Ix)uis Lane, the discoverer of the
whereabouts of StefTanson, left this
morning for Seattle. He was ac
companied by H. H. Bart and J. S.
Adair, of San Francisco, members of
a prospecting party that spent
twenty months in the Arctic with
him.
Ladies' and childrens' furnishings
at Butt’s.
SPECIAL SALE for a few days:
Regular $5.00 kitchen tables for j
$3.75, $3.50 and $3.00.
Bed springs, regular $6.00, for
$4.75. $6.00 heaters for $4.75; some
for $4.25. Chairs $1.25.
FIFTH AVE. FURNITURE CO. &
BAZAAR. u-3—3t j
It makes no difference how the j
Townsite case is settled. Real Estate
in Seward is cheap enough to plant
Flower Bulbs in. We just received
one thousand Bulbs direct from Hol
land. Darwin Tulips, Hyacinths, Ro
mans, Narcissus, Daffodils, Iris.
There will be no question al>out the
title for enough ground to plant these,
and now is the time to do it.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Mme. Frede Russell
Beauty Doctor
Combings Made Up
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Ladies Attended at Their
Own Home
Telephone Black 141
Dining Hall
(New Management)
Special Home Cooking
Rates: $1 per day; 50c per meal
TABLES FOR LADIES
3d and Washington SEWARD, ALASKA
WANTED
Positton as stenographer, secretary
or general office assistant by an
American woman of twenty-five
Three years’ experience. References.
(Miss) Ruth M. Heath, 3002 4th
Avenue West, Seattle.
FRYE & BRUHN
COMPANY
SEWARD, - - ALASKA
Choice fresh Meats
Hams. Bacon and Lard
Butter and Eggs
FRAME SAID TO BE IN
NEW ANCHORAGE PAPER j
It Is reported that John W. Frame, \
formerly publisher of the Valdez
Commoner, i3 a partner in a new
weekly paper which is about to be
established at Anchorage. It is also
supposed that part of the plant of
the Cordova Alaskan has been pur
chased for the new publication. One
of the other principals in the paper is
a man who is said to have worked as
a cook along the government railroad
line under the Engineering commis- j
sion. Considering the former oc
cupation of one of the principals and
also Mr. Frame the paper may be
expected to be a hot one.
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Furnished Houses for rent. See
Dougherty & Stewart.
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You want a social half-hour. “TRY
THE KEY."
Best cigars and refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf
Don't get daffy on the other fel
low's taffy. Best food and custom.
Eat till you bust 'em. THE COM
MERCE CAFE.
Big new assortment of Arrow
shirts in the newest colorings and
patterns. Get some of the “Gothic"
—the new fall Arrow collar.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Sourdoughs and Chechacos. Get
ready for mushing to Matanuska by
boarding at Commerce Cafe.
Dry £oods at Butts.
QAVINGS DEPOSITS made
*** ftovr will draw interest at the
.te of Four Per Cent, and
interest will He payable January 1.
An ideal short investment for your
idle funds. w
Established 1905
BANK OF SEWARD
Nicely Furnsincd Rooms. Winter |
Rates. Over Carstens. 9-23—tf
“Vitolitra." A fragrant and deli
cious South American tea. It invigo
rates the brain and strengthens the
body.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Long distance telephone oooth at
The Branch.
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LOST:—-A Moores Non-Leakable
fountain pen. Finder please bring
same to the Gateway office and re
ceive reward. 10-30—tf
Noodle Cafe. Phono Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at*
tention. 10-5—-tf.
Wanted: to rent, a piano. Gateway. !
FOR SALK CHEAP: Smith Type
writer No. 5 and stand. TERMS.
Apply Gateway office. 10-30 tf
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You can take olive oil without
taste. Royal Olvules are made of the
finest and purest olive oil in the
world. Twenty-five cents per box.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
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| See the ready made skirts and
! waists at Butt's.
Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
“The Branch."
TO BE GOOD, fruits, nuts, candies,
should he new stock. “TRY THE
KEY.”
Eat at the Capitol Cafe. Aiwa;,
ready. Always pood. 10-20 tf
Groceries Clothing Hardware, furniture
NEW STOCK
Just Arrived on S. S. Alliance
D. G. Sugar . . $6.75 per 100 lbs.
Best Yakima Potatoes . 1.75 “ “
Milk—Libby s or Mt. Vernon, 3.50 “ case 4 doz.
Flour, Best Soft Wheat . 6.75 * “ bbl. ,
Tomatoes, Solid Pack * . 4.35 perl doz. gal. cans
“ Puree, for soups, 3.75 “
Apples, Best North Yakima. 2.50 “ box
Pearl Oil . . . 3.50 “ case
Other Goods in Proportion
Call and Inspect
" Quality First”
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
TELEPHONE MAIN 1
“ PALACE JINGLES ”
The snmmer’s slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The boys are coming from the hills
In search of w’armth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You’re welcome as the flowers fn May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALACE BARi
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS
Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection
BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES "
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they’ve
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.