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HISTORY, even modern history, teaches us that the world powers art* as
tickle as tlirts. Their love for each other, if it could be called a love at all,
is only that upon which could be founded
THE FICKLE POWERS what the French call a marriage of conven
ience. One day a power stands beside an
other and they become welded in bonds of blood while the very same blood
is shed against each other after a decade or two.
Today the French and Eritish are opposing the Hermans over the very
same ground on which the Hermans and the English opposed the 1 uiuh
under Napoleon just a few months short of a century ago. At that time
the Hermans anil the Eritish drove the French emperor into exile. Then came
the war in the Crimea when the French and the Eritish and Turks took Sebas
topol from the Russians. Today Russia and France and Eritain are facing
Austria and Germany. Followed the war of Prussia against the Austrians
and the defeat of the latter by the pow er at whose side she is now standing in
the struggle for life or death.
Afterwards came the time when the Prussians crossed the French border
and humiliated France, taking the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine which
once more are the scenes of conflict between the two lountrits.
Long before that time the two provinces had been German ami had been
taken by the French.
Coming nearer our tune we remember the Marchand affair in Africa when
the Eritish and the French began to prepare for war and the cartoonists of
each country could think of nothing ugly enough to show its hatred of the
other.
Let us come to later times still and we find Japan ami Russia, now allies,
letting each others* blood. Ami that was only a very shoit time ago, indeed.
The powers are really ’.ike nothing so much as a pack of unwhipped, pug
nacious, ill-raised schoo brats who never know then own minds.
THE SEW ARE WHARF is probably the most poorly lighted of all the
city wharves along the coast. This is hardly a complimentary reference to
make about the city, particularly in print, but
WHY NOT LIGHTS many people have drawn attention to the fact and
FOR WH VRF? the more one thinks about it the more does the
opinion grow that public attention should be
drawn to it.
Of course, the chief benefits coming from bright lights on the dock would
be the temptation to travelers* to -■omc up town on dark nights while steam
ers are in port. It wot. r< :ute b .t vt y such \isitois to icpay the
slight expense of the lights several times over. In addition to this the ap
pearance of the city would be vastly enhanced during the dark winter and
would help us all to fee! brighter if there was one really brilliantly lighted
spot in sight. t< w go.>d S'c mv lights along the whart would bo, without
question, the most pleasant acquisition that this city could secure at present
for the money or for ten times the amount.
Indeed, if the city council docs not take the matter up itself the advan
tage would be so great that on» no* i feel very little hesitation in suggesting
that a private subscription ought to be taken up.
Let everyone bring home to hini>elf how pleasant it would bo to have
brilliant lights on that wharf ami no more, probably, need be said.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHL VND
Find Betties on the map. It is the
head of steamer navigation on th*»
koyukuk river. Ten miles above
Betties is the mouth of Wild river, a
large stream which comes coursing
down from the Arctic divide. Aoout
fifty miles up Wild river Rye creek
empties into it and in turn Jay creek,
a stream two or three miles in length,
llows into Rye cr ek. The country is
rough, cut into narrow canyons v. ith
few benches, anu is heavily timbered.
It is a district full of small streams,
heading high up but short in length.
This is the Wild river district,
Alaska’s latest placer strike. Jay
creek is where the big pay is be n*
taken out just now and it is a stream
iu>t much over two miles in length,
but apparently very rich. It is stak
ed its entire length of course. Just
above Rye creek a few miles further
is Lake creek and there too some rich
ground is being uncovered.
The fur trade of Nome is develop
ing to large proportions as is -hown
by reeent shipments from this port.
The Victoria on her last sailing car
ried the largest shipments of furs
ever sent out from Nome.
Mrs. Walter E. Clark, wife of for
mer Governor Clark of Alaska, fell
down an unguarded and unlighted
stairway In the Hurley theatre, Char
leston, 'vest Virginia, where the
Clarks new reside, and sustained a
compound fracture of her right arm.
Two bones were broken in Mrs.
Clark’s forearm, and the accident will
keep her indoors for several weeks,
according to word received here.
Mrs. Clark had gone to the Hurlew
to see Annette Kellerman, the swim
ming Venus, in “Neptune’s Daugh
ter." She was accompanied by Mrs.
ltoge1 A. Young, formerly a Juneau
school teacher, and by Mr. and Mr*.
Fade C. Jameson. As the theatre
was crowded the party was directed
through an unused hallway to gvt to
their seats. In the dim light Mrs.
Clark tripped on a step and plunged
headlong down the stairway several
feet.
l or seven years past 1*. R. Stewart
ha* been manager of the Arctic Lum
ber company, at Cordova, during
which time he has furnished practi
cally all the lumber that has be<ft
used in constructing the buildings of
town. However, he is about to depart
from Cordova and enter a new scene
of labor.
Seattle, Aug. 11—Miss Alma Lewis,
formerly a nurse of Fairbanks, A'u..
where she was employed in a hospital,
was married here yesterday to Ed
ward Erickson, a Portland contractor,
rhe marriage is the result of a r*».
mane * that started in Fairbanks K5
years ago.
The Ruby district on the Yafton
will have a good season, accord ing to
William Aiken, the well-known com
mercial man traveling out of Juneau.
Senator Dan Sutherland has struck it
rich on Long creek and is nou taking
out big money.
Ketchikan, Aug. 11.—As the result
of being scalded as the Belle Island
Hot Springs last Thursday, F. B.
(“Dick”) Swaggert died in this city
yesterday morning, leaving a widow
and little son to mourn his untimely
death.—Ketchikan Miner.
FULL
QUART
Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
Pure Potato Flour, unexcelled for
puddings, cakes, soups, graines, etc.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
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Long distance telephone Dooth at the
Branch.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
You cet local Ranch Ktfu* with your Ham
ami Bacon at Gamble’* Restaurant.
Try Gelhnrdt’s genuine Mexican
chili con carno. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
A large assortment of men’s negli
gee shirts, both light and dark colors;
values to $3 each; your cl oice, $1.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
Men’s “Boss of the Boad” blue
jumpers, 50c each, worth $1. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First”.
You’ll find everything: In the pn*try line
at the Seward Cafe.
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New line fancy candies, box choco
lates and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
Finch * Golden Wedding Rve at The Branch.
Stove*. Kan Rea. Camp Stove*. Window
Gina*, l’aint* andOil*. Brown & Hawkln*.
Hardware and Furniture IVpt. Quality firat. |
Call up Main 68 for fryers, broilers
roasters. Dressed to order.
Harold Nulton Nuzuni
ATIORNEY-AT-EAW
Bank Building Seward. Alaska
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Miller's Barber Shop
We make a specialty of
removing warts, etc.
Hot and Cold BATHS Always Ready
_ . _
If you have rheumatism or a
J “stroke", come to MILLER’S BAR
BER SHOP and Ret a Rood STEAM
ALCOHOL BATH and a Rood RUB
BOW N by AGEE.
Wanted
Immediately
! 100
Citizens
of Seward
I To make
■ money on their
w
real estate
i holdings
List it with us
\V e have a lu ihit ot
se lling every thing
w e net our IumkIs oil
WHITEHEAD
i REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors helow
'Hie Gateway
The Coirimerce
l<\ W. POWKKS
l'ruf .ri<‘lor
rooms ii i conmhuon
Wine s LiQuors
and Cigars
SL
BESTJBRAA JDS Draught jnd
Boti ied‘B»*e'rs
O.W.
KNIK, ALASKA
THE best LINK OK MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save You Money
The goods that we carry are t ic best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince /on.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
C. W. PALM Knik, Alaska
12. L. WHI'ITI MORE, PROP.
Headquarters I »r Mining Men
SEWARD, - • ' ALASKA
The Coleman
FIHST-CLASS MOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Mod- m Imt b rooms. Rates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
While in Knik Stay at
MORRISON ROAD HOUSE
Host Popular Rouse In Town
Rood Accommodation. Plrst Cliss Board. Prices Reasonable.
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT i-ou.n. Ave
p OPKN DAY
Commerce Calc ErihN;;r5
Short Orders at All H ours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables L. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Propriety r
H.V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
Dealers In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
WATCHES
Howard
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
The Celebrated
Chas. Milcn
Kepeater
George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MJRLACH
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
TF EPHONE MAIN 123
Office At the station.
_ _1
Evinrufle
^Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
^mmmmm
J. L. Graef
Agent
location Notices m Gateway
Seward Commercial Co.
.. Seward’s Up-to-date Business House..
Carries a Full Line of
Miners’ and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned fruits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Sundries.
Ladies' and Gent's furnishings.
fxclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE and hardware
COM MINFR'S AMU <i()l I) MIMfR'S SUtTllfS
Doors &. Windows
La hit's I lanjre*
I X L I*ar!or Ii eaters
(lasolim* Stove*
Cook Stove*
Camp Stoves
A it* Tiirlit Heaters
(>iI Stove*
Alcohol Stoves
Spark I Muirs
Jump i’oil*
I tat lories
(iranito Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
ICV H Caper
Malihoiii Koolinjr
'I’ar Caper
Deafeninjr felt
Weather Strip*
Gasoline
(Jits Knj'ino < Ml
>iarine Kuione < >il
\’al ve «)i I
Klaine < >i 1
Floor t >il
Linseed «>i!
(’up (ireuso
I 'aints
Lacquer* l Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Itrushes
Varnishes
Turpent ine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
< oal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE ItLACK 4
Rifles
Shut <
A minimi! ion
FiMnnj' Tackle
<»iant I'ovviler
('ap>
Fuse
I tench For^e*
li!uck*mit h'» < 'oal
I »el low "•
Wheel I Jar row >
(’lit lory
Firo < lay
Firo (trick
Lime
(Vtiiont
(> ia*'^
Kop**
Mercury
Seine Tw ine
J. L. GRAEF
1 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 SAMPSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan, Juneau. Yakutat,
Katalla, Coroova, 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.
Might reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda, .Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagwav, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and ,Marlpo>a
S. S. Dirlgo leaves Seward ISth of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight serv ice tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Cieek,
Treadwell. Douglas, Skagwav, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ai d
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
tt?*' Right reserved to change this schedule without notice
p. b. TRACY, General Agent C. B. Gl’lM ILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific 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
I NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations