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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE. President.
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SEWARD. ALASKA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1915.
This is written on Monday and no one can tell what telegrams will come
on the day this is printed. Tuesday. But the messages received on Monday
suggest the same old thought that has been so often expressed by this paper;
That is that heaven only knows what kinds of old wires are being pulled right!
now at Washington and elsewhere. Even we here in Seward are not free;
from attempts to fool us. The administration is perfectly honest in this rail
road and is going to build it for the development of the territory but around
all such undertakings hover the financial schemers as vultures hover around a
battlefield. In everything we read we should read between the lines. It may
happen that we are told things to put us off the scent entirely for reasons oft
which we are quite ignorant. Newspapers as well as individuals may be made
pawns in this little game if there is such a game. No one can say that there;
• is any such game being played but it can be said in a general way that there
never was before anv such undertaking out of which schemers did not makej
an effort to feather their own nests.
On its merits Seward is to be the ocean terminal of the government rail- j
toad in Alaska. If any other place were chosen it would be because the ques
tion was not decided on its merits. But in the meantime it would be advisable)
to carefully consider every message received from all sources.
The idea of the United States going to war with either side of the Euro
pean belligerents is out of the question. It is preposterous to think that this
country would ever go to war with Great Britain. If it did its fleet, joined!
to that of Germany, might he able to turn the tide in favor of the Germans
at sea. But the thought is absurd. Nor can anyone bring himself to be
lieve that this country will go to war with Germany. In the first place there
would he too many good citizens of this country opposed to fighting the father
land of such a large percentage of the nation’s citizenship. And if the United
States did go to war what could it do under the circumstances? America
would not land an army in Europe as that would give all the European nations
in future the right to ignore the Monroe Doctrine. The American fleet addl'd
to that of the Allies could do more than the allied fleet is doing now. The
British fleet and the French are overwhelmingly superior to the German fleet
hut the German fleet is safe within the coast fortifications against all the
fleets of the world. The United States ^nay go to war to protect its dignity
as a great nation but it will have nothing material to gain by it.
NEWS NOTES
The water main broke unexpectedly
yesterday under the wharf, hence the
stoppage of the water supply.
The Alameda reports that the Santa
Ana will arrive here about Wednes
day, tomorrow.
Matt L. Piles, brother oi fhe former
United States senator froat Washing
ton, is at present visiting in the city.
Mr. Matt Piles was a member of the
Wa hington state Board of Control
during the gubernatorial term of Gov
ernor Albert Meade. He looks for
quite a rush of people to Seward and
Ship creek in a very short time.
Carl N. Stock well, of Marshall
Wells Portland, is visiting Seward at
present.
Paul il. Schutz has arrived from
Brch creek. He is securng provisions
for work on his mining property.
Messrs S. 0. Morford, Green ant’
Ray who attended the session of court
at Valdez have returned.
Matt Button and Mrs. Button ar
rived on the Alamda. Mr. Button
started the first bank in Nome about
1 «ixt*»en years ap-o
George Riley has arrived at Knik
after breaking his sled.
Mr. Ericson says that the ice is
very thick in the arm. The Traveller
may not be able to make a to • ing
Martindale and Denny set out this
morning for the Broad Pass country.
Clayton H. Packard, formerly of
the Cordova Alaskan, arrived on the
Alameda ar.d will take a trip to the
westward to engage in his old favor-^
ite game of min;ng for so io time. He
is most favorably impressed with
Seward.
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TRAFFIC INCREASES
IN PANAMA CANAL.
Goethals Thinks Slides can be Stopped
in a Year.
PANAMA, Feb. 22.—Canal engin-;
ot*rs now are optimistic regarding the!
permanence of the canal through thcj
Culebr a section, where slides recetnly!
occurred. For the past month dredg-’
ing operations have been more than
able to keep ahead of the incoming
soil and there is no longer any serious
anxiety about assuring a safe passage
to battleships during the formal open
ing of the canal in July.
Col. Goethals and the other canal)
■ engineers are of the opinion that at
i least a year’s hard and steady dredg
ing will be necessary before all move
ments of earth will have ceased.
Nothwithstanding the handicap of,
the slides traffic through the water-j
way is increasing as is shown by the;
tolls collected.
GERMANS SHOW CLASS
IN ARTILLERY WORK.
PETROGRAD, Feb. 22.—Tribute is
paid to the German artillerymen in
an account of a minor incident dur
ng the fighting west of Warsaw.
“ The Russians weie on the defensive
with the Germans opeing up a wide
attack on their positions. A German
battery of six guns was moved out in
to the open field to shell the Russian
trenches.
“Very coolly the German artillery-;
men went about their work, although
they must have known that we would
soon make it hot for them. Our ob-,
servers soon got their range and the
third shell fired from our batteries
on the left destroyed three of the Ger
mans guns, killing fully half of the
entire German force of artillerymen.
The others sought shelter, but quickly |
returned and brought the remaining
three guns into action against our,
trenches again.
Preferred Stock Fish f lakes, 2-1 j
hours fresher than “fresh fish.’ Makes;
the kind of Creamed fish, Fish balls,)
Fish chowder and Fish hash that
simply melts in your mouth. Brown1
& Hawkins. “Quality First.
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Long distance telephone booth at J
The Branch.
A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get
any news they can of the place where i
the government railroad will be. To:
save writing letters you could send;
the Gateway, either your own read
copy or get another.
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
TRAIL OUTFITS
We have everything that the man on
the trail needs, the best of everything,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay.
Hi press Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
Duxbak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
Medlicott Unedrwear, all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Riding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built Snowshoes, Gold Seal
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak Waterproof riding pants
W ar bags. Blankets, Quilts
Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
In fact, if its for the trail and in our
line we have it, and as we stated you
will find the price right.
DRAWING
Every Saturday night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $10.00
Stein-Bloch Suit, and the low number
I gets a Stetson Hat.
i ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
ANTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
1 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 beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, 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 ut 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 flt absolutely Guaranteed.
THE MINERS STORE!
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager J
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
Board by the day or week at the1
P*
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Goiden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted, as the
standard b y in e ti
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored*
to-order garments.
Men’s Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladles’ Tailored Suits. $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Are.
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
’SEEKS? SEWING MACHINES ‘
Why You Should Buy a Sewing Machine from Us!
We are the Largest Dealers In Sewing Machines In the World, selling direct to the customer, 1 he iin*
men.se volume of our business enables us to offer the very best grades of sewing machines at a saying or »*>.
to $35.00. WIC CALL YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION to our Franklin Sewing Machine, illustrated and
described in our large catalog. Read the description carefully. Compare it for quality, important features
and price with any $40.00 to $05.00 machine owned by any of your friends or neighbors.
THE FRANKLIN is a duplicate with several Improvements of a sewing machine which can be bougni oniy
through agents at prices ranging from $40.00 to$05 00. It costs no more to manufacture the machine that iti*
been sold bv the thousands through Agents at $40.00 to $05.00 than it. does lo manufacture the rrank
machine THEN WHY PAY $25.00 to *55.00 MERELY FOR A NAME. When you buy a Franklin itcom^s
to vou direct from the manufacturers. All the extra profits amount to $25.00 to $55.00 included in the price or
Tirem* machine are done away in our direct method of aelllntr direct to you. When the Atrent sells one
machine.we sell hundreds. BEMKMBKK it has not been low prices AI.ONK that has built up our tremendous
sewing machine business, but low prices combined with highest quality and the absolute protection anon »•<
by our twenty-year guarantee.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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,
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 (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints.Oils and Turpentine.
China ware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, 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.
The Car that Sells by the Trainload
WE guarantee the Buick* Valve-in-Head Motor to develop
and deliver more power than any other type of auto
mobile motor of the same size - American or Foreign
make.
In addition to the great power of the buick Motor, it is
unusually economical, giving more miles per gallon of gaso
line than le*s powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Buick is a beauty--graceful and "aristocratic
on the boulevards* hut a Giant of Power when called upon.
What is true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800— Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. B. SEATTLE. WASH.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE. ^
NAPP-FELT HATS
^HESF. KNAPP-FELT HATS are
for men who want the very
best. Our stock of both soft and
stiff shapes offers you -a becoming
hat in the right proportions.
Two prices, $4 and $6.
The $4 hat is worth $5. The $6
hat is the finest hat made.
Get our catalogue, You can or
der by mail.
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719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
For Men King. Bros. Co. swash.e
An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIFE [POLICY
Ltroviding
HEALTH | ERFECT
ACCIDENT ■ ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, II. S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S ANDOOLP MINER’S SUPPLIES
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
Jump Coils
Batteries
. Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P <fc B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valvo Oil
Elaine Oil
FloorOil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacquoret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnisho >
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seiub Twine
J. L. GRAEF
f ALASKA sconS‘ S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each 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 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)
<hff*Right reserved to change this schedule without notice-^
P. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTTLL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLO WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifle 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
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