BRITAIN DECLARES WAR
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Germany and that she will declare hostilities within a tew]
days. Her intention would be to oppose the ambitions ot
other powers in the Balkans and to aid in keeping down
the power ot Russia. She will undoubtedly he promised
protection and maybe territory by Germany and Austria
in return for her help.
BERLIN. Aug. W. -The two German warships, the]
Goeben and the Breslau, which were turned out ot Italy
and for which the British fleets have been eagerly looking,
have arrived in the Dardanelles and are now sate Irom
capture. Instead of ordering them out ot I urkish waters,
and so following the example ot Italy, the 1 urkish go\
ernment has promised Great Britain that she will disarm
the vessels and hold them in a harmless condition until the
end of the war. They managed to get through several
hostile ships while they were on their way Irom the Italian
shore and their position was a my stery until they steamed
into the Dardanelles.
The German people see in the oiler ot turkey to hold
the two warships and disarm them nothing less than a
first move on the part ot the sultan’s government to de
clare war against Russia as an ally ot Germany and Aus
tria. The very fact that she refused to order the ships out
of the Dardanelles is regarded as an act of unfriendliness
by the British and Russians. The newspapers of this city
declare that Turkey and Roumania will be fighting on the
side of Germany within a week.
GERMANS ADVANCING
LONDON. Aug. 13.—Dispatches from the front this
morning show that the Germans are advancing steadily
all along their lines from Belgium into Luxemburg. They
have succeeded in throwing 4 vo bridges across the river
Meuse in the face of a tremendous lire from allied forces
of French and Belgians. The bridges are built solidly and
perfectly. Both are below Liege and it is only too evident
now that the force still to he thrown into Belgium by the
invaders w ill be an immense one. The German main army
is now using its cat airy to shield its main point of attack
and constant charges by the mounted troops are made
across the level country. The German army in Luxem
burg continues its advance and the gigantic plans of the
German generals are gradually taking shape although the
enemy is said not yet to be sure of the invaders* objects.
The British government has agreed to guarantee the
Bank ol England against loss in the discounting ol bills
of exchange that were accepted bclore August 4.
It is suspected in this country that Turkey is about to
join with ermany and depend upon the success ol the
Austrians and Germans on the continent to lilch some ter
ritory from Greece and Servia. Her actions are awaited
w ith some nervousness as her position on the Dardanelles
and the Bosphorous would make her a most useful ally as
a refuge for the Mediterranc in ships of the enemy.
VANCOUVER MOUNTS GUNS
VANCOUVER, Aug. 13.---Two ten-inch guns were
erected by the military authorities at a point overlooking
the Narrows iast night and quite a martial flutter has
come to the people ol the city. The presence of German
warships on the coast and the secrecy with which they
are acting has created a feeling that the enemy might
really take advantage ol the unprotected condition of the
city to extort some prize of var. It is hoped that some
British warship will reach th s coast soon from the Orient
but Canadians are altogether at sea as to where any ot the
fleets are and the position of this city and \ ictoria makes
them uneasy .
CANADA EIU.ES AT SHIP
CHARLOTTETOWN, A; g. 13.—As the steamer Nor
wenna passed Quebec ycslcrc ay on the way to Newfound
land the Canadian troops fin d on her and made her come
to a standstill and have her papers examined. A com
plaint will be macie about fl e matter hut the ( anadians
declare that her actions were suspicious and that at pres
ent every ship should he can fully watched.
ROME, Aug. 13. Pope >ius the Tenth is so over
whelmed by the horror of u e conflict which lias broken'
out ail over Europe that he unable to attend to his du
ties as usual. lie made a strenuous eliort through the
emperor oi Ai d la, who is v devout catholic, to have the
war prevented Util his \ ;-;,nc* were disregarded.
NAPLES, Aug. 13. flu >e Italian ships have been
placed in use by private par ics to ship stranded Ameri
cans home. One thousand A nericans have taken passage
on these ships and ha « to p; y .81,030 each lor the trip.
There are several other Americans here hut they refuse
to pay the exorbitant prices which ha\e come as a result
of the tying up of the shipping.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 13. Delegate Wickersham
from Alaska has asked the ( nited States government to
investigate a story to the effect that Harry Ruhr, or
Huhro, a well-known Alaska i, has been drafted into the
Russian army while he was in that country visiting his
mother. It is said that the ».an left Alaska only a short
time ago.
PARIS, Aug. 13. -The Er« nch government has decided
to distribute some funds among Americans who are now
here and about five thousand citizens of the I’nited States
in various parts of France will by this means be enabled
to tide over the difficulties ii which the war has - laced
them. The money will proha >ly he later paid back by the
American gov eminent.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13. -The senate is now secretly
discussing twenty peace trea ies with foreign nations and
will probably recommend the n for ratification by the for
eign relations committee. I is supposed that congress
hopes the ratification of the ireaties at the present time
might result in keeping some of the countries out of the
great war.
PERMIT COASTWISE TRADE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—A conference has taken
place between the representatives of several governments
in Washington and the result is expected to be that for
eign ships under American registry will be permitted to
engage in the American coast trade for two years.
A bill has been introduced in the house providing for
government insurance of ships during the war but to this
bill the shipping interests are opposed.
MONTENEGRO DECLARES
VIENNA, Aug. 13.—The little nation of Montenegro
formally declared war against Germany today and is now
massing her full strength to aid the Servians against the
Austrians. The people of this city expect to see in Mon
tenegro’s action the beginning of the end of that country
as an independent state. Should this nation come out vic
torious it will now probably annex Montenegro or estab
lish a suzerainty over it and Servia.
NEWS NOTES
-A-.
Karl Thiele, well known in Seward,
who has been in the outfitting busi
ness in lditarod city has closed out
his business and departed for the out
side where he is looking for a loca
tion.
J. F. Newsome and T. \V. Mack left
for the Susitna this morning and will
he absent about a month looking over
some mining properties. As it was
stated before, Mr. Newsome is the
representative in this part of Alaska
of very great financial interests and
his visit is expected to have some very
important results.
John Parker of the Northern forces
a as the holder of the lucky number ■
that landed the . hooting iron in triw!
Palace of Sweets rattle this morning.
Mr. Parker since winning the prize
has changed his plans for the winter
and w.!l take a hunt for the lag
brown bear* that haunt the fastness j
of Resurrection river hack of the
Ben r >m n nc . The gun is a model
IS:!2 Wor. h< Ur with a solid brass,
plate and has not been tired since the,
day that the Russian flag was hauled ;
down at Siika. Mr. Parker is rccciv- j
ing th • eon;; at illations of his friends
on hi good fortune in acquiring this
rare curio.
Col. Revcli has made arrangements'
to get a couple of teams of malamutes |
from Nushagak on the next trip of
the Dirigo. With the addition of two
teams the Bevell rolling stock will be
complete and all will be in readiness
to begin the task of landing the win
ter mail from salt water to the Yu-,
kon.
Some of the Victoria passengers
visited the Gateway ollice in the small
wee hours of this morning. Among
them was Allison Bruner, brother of
Senator Bruner, and formerly deputy
clerk of the court at Nome. Allot' or
was Stoddard, a prominent has* .>*•!!
player who was most anxious to got a
chance to put a team fro n th<* or ip
against SewHrd.
finch'* (InMon Wwilling live ut The Hrnncli
Pry Gelhardl’s genuine Mexican
illi4i con carne. Brown iVr Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
.’all up Main GS lor fryers, broilers
roasters. Dressed to order.
Y'»,i'll find everything in Iho I\i*try l ino hi
('ufo.
Moot me at The Itronch.
.‘sew line fancy candies, box choco
lat *s and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
You ft local Ranch with your I tarn
in . Macon at Gamhlc'ft Restaurant.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
The famous K. A. Mallory still* hat
in now and stylish blocks. $“ each, at
I’.tMwn A* Hawkins. “Quality First”.
In ilateway Job Printinp Pepatt
nu nt has just received the very latest
m re v type and machinery. Pon*t
<• d outside for your job print in"
i’e:roni/.e the paper that is helpinp to
it id up .sour city.
1 .etterheads, envelopes, billheads,
a ds, posters, announcements of a!!
' kit ds at The (lateway Job Print* ry.
ee us before sendinp outside r).'
I u r job |>i intinp.
\ larpe assortment of nvoi’s no"1j
pee iiirts. both lipht and d >rk color'*,
a ‘ties to each; your c* oce, $1.5*.
Ur-An & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
Paints, oils, plass and wall paper at
i Itr.iwn A* Hawkins Hardware and
i ’iiilun* Pept. “Quality First”.
\Yc can do it. Job printing of every
| !o cription.
I nhin.r tack!'* at J ' Grncf’s.
I ' ti Mat I r«s<fs at J. L. Graof'n.
i'ure Potato Fiour, unexcelled for
■ii Id.inps, cakes, soups, praines, etc.
Frown A: Hawkins. “Quality Fi;.st”.
Open tor Business in
Our New Store
SO M K S P YAW V I S
Slimmer l mlrnoar. per garment. 50c
Odd sizes only
Outing Shoe**. |M*r pair. $1.00
Just odds and ends
Markina* Goat*, each.. $2.50
Overstocked—that’s the reason
Good Seal Ruhher Boots, per pair . $3.50
Only bivr sizes left
i.or* or mm b\ib.\i\s in ui hm>
The MINERS'STORE
HUNK J. COTTKK. Prop'r
’Phone 1-3-1 Vshland Block
Let l s Co-Operate
With You
Thi9 hank wants to co-operate with Seward business men in
increasing the prestige and prosperity of this city.
Our officers are always easily accessible and glad to advise
customers on any matter of business or finance.
The Hank of Seward has the necessary strength and prestige,
and. in addition, has every modern equipment, convenience
and system for facilitating the business of the bank and its
customers.
We would value your account.
Bank of Seward
SEWARD, ALASKA
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Hunting Season Opens Aug. >20
We are prepared to furnish you with
all kinds of
Also
A New Stock of Ammunition
Fishing Tackle, Hunting
Knives and Axes
—In fact, everything that is needed for the hunter
‘‘Quality first”
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GROCERIES
Perhaps you’ve drank good whiskey There’s everything a man might want
While passing through this land, I | We keep all brands, I think—
Bat did you ever drain a glass ' We cater to the thinking man
And say “That’s simply grand”? rfliOvv Who likes a first-class drink.
That’s good eld Golden Wedding— v Jingles”/ So drop in at THE PALACE
The soul kiss of the Rye— I I The first time you go by
And you get it at THE PALACE ' And try a glass with Joe and Bill
Whenever you are dry. Of GOLDEN WEDDING RYE.
Furnished Rooms in Connection
JOE MORRIS BILL DEVINE
Old Crow Bourbon
Bond and Lillard Bourbon
Green River Bourbon
Special Reserve Bourbon
Sunny Brook Bourbon
Sandy McDonald’s Scotch
Old Bushmill's Bure Malt Irish
Golden Wedding Rye
Guckenheimer Rye
Monogram Rye
IVbldeford Rye
Cream Rye
“00” Octava Scotch
John Dewar’s Extra Special White
Label Scotch