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SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 15. 1915.
It is perfectly right that laborers should be warned from coming here
until work can be found for them, l'heir advent would be a serious hard
ship to themselves and would be absolutely of no advantage to the country.
But, it would be perfectly justifiable to let people know that there are lots
of chances obtainable in this country besides common labor. tor in
stance. there are many poor struggling families that would certainly better
their conditions by taking up homesteads along the railroad route. They
make nothing outside and if they made nothing here for a year or two or
even more they would incur no loss and might be placed in the way of achiev
ing independence. Certainly Alaska at present is no place for a great in
flux of daily wage earners but in a few months from now better chances in
that line will probably be offered. In the meantime there is no place which
offers greater inducements to people with a small amount of money.
Sometimes complaints are published that the Alaska legislators are
criticized and requests are made to avoid Questioning their acts in the legisla
ture. This is a wrong position to take. If legislators were rendered im
mune from criticism all commonwealths would be placed in a very dangerous
position. When legislators are elected they are elected to do what is right.
There is no gratitude owed if they fulfill their duties properly but there is
certainly blame incurred if they violate the trust reposed in them. That is
one of the drawbacks of public life. The reward of public life copies in the
renewal of confidence if that confidence has not been betrayed.
While all of us know that the government trunk line will work great
changes on Seward and Alaska generally not many of us pause to figure out
those changes in detail. It would be impossible, of course, to make even
a remote guess at all the developments that will take place but as a straw
shows how the current flows a few little jottings may suggest what the trunk
line will eventually lead to. It has been stated before that the people will
be able to travel from Seward to Fairbanks in twenty-four hours, an>how.
It is also to be assumed that the fare will not be more than twenty dollars.
It is twenty dollars for quarter the wav on the White Pass railroad but
conditions will be altogether different here. To feed the railroad a great
system of wagon roads will be built unquestionably to the mining properties
for miles on each side along the right of way. Mining districts like Broad
Pass, from being absolutely unworkable, will be opened, and there are manv
more Broad passes in Alaska than have yet been discovered. I lacer ground,
of which there is a tremendous amount in the country "behind” Seward, will
be rendered profitable. If there had been no Yukon river there would have
been no Rampart, Circle, Fairbanks, Dawson, Ruby, Iditarod. The Alaska
government railroad is in its essentials another \ukon, only that it is better
than the Yukon inasmuch as it will not only result in new discoveries but it
will make new' discoveries more valuable and will make lower grade ground
workable. Many people who do not know Alaska thoroughly have jumped to
the conclusion that the railroad has no chance to pay in the earlier years.
They do not know that scores of steamboats are plying on the \ukon river
now to supply the places which will at once become tributary to the railroad.
Those steamers are run at an enormous expense, especially when they travel
up stream with scow's, but the Northern (ommercial C ompanv has made
fortunes just the same.
The White Pass and Yukon railroad paid for itself in the first year or
two and it had virtually nothing but Dawson to draw from, and even then
the Dawson rush had been partly spent.
But, these are really only the smallest considerations. There are far
vaster things to be reckoned with.
NEWS tfROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
FAIRBANKS, April 1.—
During the last few days, a num
ber of reliable mining men have re
turned from the Tolovana district, all
bringing good reports and offering
opinions that the new strike would
make a good camp, and yesterday an
other was added to the list, when
Dave Cascaden arrived. He was ac
companied by Jay Livengood, the
orginal discoverer of gold in the dis
trict that is now being prospected so
i thoroughly and which seems to have
' a bright future.
On Olive creek, the paystreak has
' been found to be 250 feet wide, and
j is encountered at a depth of 24 feet.
| On discovery the creek was crosscut
by the laymen and pay running be
tween $2.50 and $3 to the foot was
found.. In places the dirt shows even
greater values, and Mr. Cascaden
| thinks it will run $5 to the foot.
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That the chance for the prospector
with the right outfit to locate paying
claims in Alaska is nearly as good
as it ever was is the opinion C. Ander
son, himself a prospector of the far
north. “There is plenty of opportun
ity for a man willing to stand a few
hardships to make good.” said Mr.
Anderson to a reporter for a Seattle
paper. “Alaska is too big a country
to have been entirely covered, and all
a man needs is a gcod outfit and de
| termination. The days of the big
strikes arc not yet over, and the mod
ern prospector will yet find his share
1 of rich diggings.
~
JUNEAU.—Mrs. Mamie Thomas,
who is suing her husband, W. H.
Thomas, of Douglas for a divorce, was j
cited before the district court jester
day on the motion of Z. R. Cheney,
for the defense, to show cause why
she should not be punished for con
tempt, the claim hcirg made that she
had a husband living in Fairbanks,
from whom she had not been divorced.
The defendant, Wm. Thomas, testi
fied to having gone through her trunk;
before they separated two years ago
and discovered the certificate of the
former marriage.
Mrs. Thomas took the stand and
denied that she had ever been married
to a man in Fairbanks by the name
of John Hubbard or ever had such a j
certificate, and the court discharged
the motion to show cause, for want of
substantiation.
Either one of my horses, Roan or j
Bay weighing both about eleven
hundred with or without light express
wagon.— City Express. Valdez. 7t.
Meet me at The Branch.* _
IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
COURT. THIRD DIVISION, COOK INLET ,
PRECINCT. TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN PROBATE.
I In the Matter of the Estate,
of
Frank Turner, deceased.
Notice is hereby *iven by the undersigned
administrator, of the estate of Frank Turner, j
deceased to the creditors of. and all persons
havin* claims a*aiust the said deceased, to
exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers.
1 within six months after the publication of this
notice, to the said administrator. William
Maitland, at the town of Susltna, in the above
, Precinct and Territory.
Wm. MAITLAND.
Administrator of the estate of Frank
Turner, deceased.
; First Publication, April 6, 1915.
I Last Publication.« ,
THE MINER’S STORE
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On every boat that lands at the Seward Dock, there is a shipment ot
high grade goods for men, consigned to The Miner’s Store. No matter what
a man does, he has to have clothes, and different kinds of work require dif
ferent kinds of clothes. We can outfit any anyone.
For the Workingman
Chippewa Shoes (orginal) Fans veal stock, oiled Finnish pac top none
better. $10.00 per pr.
Felder Logger Shoes, Pac Top hand made.*.. 12.00 per pr.
Dougherty Shoes, the kind that wear.$8.00 to 11.00 per pr.
Buckingham and Hecht Shoes. California Tan. 6.00 per pr.
Dougherty Dress Shoes, Snappy styles.5.50 per pr.
Florsheim Dress Shoes, Stylish tans . 6.00 per pr.
Shoes at all prices and only one quality the best.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!'
Just in and unpacked, a complete stock of the famous HIPRESS RUB
BER PAC, with the new oil tanned cowhide tops.
All sizes and the best pac made, with the new top. Call and see a good
shoe pac.
COMPLETE STOCK OF THE FAMOUS BLACK MGF. CO. OVERALLS
Ample cut, heavy weight, satisfaction guaranteed.
The overall of comfort.
DRESS SHIRTS. FLANNEL SHIRTS.
We have a line of shirts that has Competion groggy. The neatest,
snappiest, classiest line of modern haberdashery that has ever been displayed
in Seward. All new stuff and the class of the seasons’ offering. Give
them a look and if you want something good, bring your wife along and have
her help make your selection. She knows quality, you will appreciate it.
All prices, $1.50 to $8.00.
A Real carefully selected stock of the late fabrics cut in the latest styles
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and made to wear. Let us show you.
MADE TO MEASURE CLOTHING.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Last month we took mors
orders for Suits that all the other stores in Seward put together. What’s
the answer? We have what a man wants and SCHOENBRUN makes it up
right. If you have not called to look over the late samples and left your
measure, do it today. We guarantee satisfaction, and we make good on the
guarantee. If your suit does not satisfy us both we would’nt let you keep it
That's the Miner's Store Guarantee. Trv it.
The
Place
Where
Men
Outfit
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
Finch’8 Golden W<xlding Rye at The
Branch.
Pride's Home made Jollies and Pre
serves, twenty-five cents per glass.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First."
Big new shipment of Boy’s shoes
in both high and low cut. Something
that will “stand the grief." All sizes.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First."
ROMIG 8l ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward, Alaska.
HALL SAFES
NORRIS SAFE A LOCK CO.
W. L. MOFFATT
Sole Affent, Seward, Alaska
Dox 73
Seward Tailors
rhak Moviku Piototm Snow
Phone /lain 112
SUITS MADE TO ORDER
Cleaning and Prcaalng
All Work Called for and Delivered
ALASKA cohpany Smto
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skngway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMtDA and MARIPOSA oo to Knlk Anthorace.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Inalaska, and In May, June, July
and August she goes through to Nushagak.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Thane,
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)
Right reserved to change this schedule without noticed#
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPflLL, A gait
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Bight—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Bankers, Contractors, Doctors
farmers, fngineers, Business Men
Buy'
MEN who do their own ing valve-in-head motors
Jliwork well want a car (in fact, the pioneer build
that does its work well. ers of valve-in-head mot
They buy the Buick— or cars) eleven years re
because it is sold on facts, cord of long mileage per
from the Valve-in-llead car-eleven years of sat
motor on through. isfying the most particu
Tliey buy the Buick be- lar users of motor cars—
cause it does more than eleven years of pulling
was claimed—more than through the heaviest sand
expected. And these men and mud, of the steepest
expect much. hill climbing. No wonder
Eleven years of build- men buy the Buick.
♦
The best place to learn Buick qualities Is on
tbe road. Demonstration given on request.
Fours and Sixes—Price F. 0. B. Seattle
$1010 to $1800
Northwest Sulck Company.
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
Wt are the originators ol the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales ol Justice
WINDOW SHADES
Our Window Shades are made in our own factory—Standard Qualities at Lower
Prices than you usually pay
All of our window shades are made in our own factory. Our personal supervision enables us to produce
shades of high quality. We have the opportunity of selecting the best materials. W e are sure to have the
best rollers, the beat cloth, which should be taken Into consideration when you buy shades.
On page 501 of OUR NEW SPRING CATALOG you will find a splendid assortment of shades in ai 1
widths and lengths. Wo give special attention to special sizes.
We guarantee dll shades to be just as represented in our catalog
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
When iu need of auything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Juat 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, W'ool Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Biff line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints, Oils andTurpentine.
□unaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishiiiffs,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Ruffs, Linoleums,
Mattinff.
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.
ling's (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Arc GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as m uch
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume ail gases and smoke la
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC," as shown in cut, is our Stand
ard Family Range—made In three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $»00
Write us for Catalogues,
f. S. LANG MANUFACTURING .CO.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
—-—Oealera In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors &. Windows Gasoline Rifles
Land’s Ranges Gas Engine Oil Shot Guns
I XL Parlor Heaters Marine Engine Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil rw^Polder
Cook Stoves Elaine OU Giant Fowder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil
Air Titfht Heaters Linseed Oil f>“®®h For„Gg
Oil Stoves Cup Grease l^ksmithTcoa.
Alcohol Stoves i amts R«llowa
Spark Plutfs Lacqueret I »‘ Wheel Barrows
Jump Coil* :^s“ 1,,0t Cutlery
Batteries Brushes rj
Granite Ware Varnishes *'L
Aluminum Ware Lime
Asbestcm Denatured Alcohol Cement
MaHholdELto* foal Tar GUsa
rr« _ LampS IVOp«
DeafenC W* ^n,tern‘ SelnaTwIn.
Weatherstrips PHONE BLACK 4
J. L. GRAEF
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, P»o».
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.60 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHE ELEOTRIO LIQHTH