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SEW \Kl>. ALASK \. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1915.
The legislature has now taken up the question of having Alaskans em
ployed as far as possible on the railroad construction work and if the local
legislative body did nothing else than impress on the administration the
justice of employing home labor its existence would be more than justified.
In the introduction of the resolution it was also recommended that good
wages be maintained on the work to compensate workers for the loss of ^
many of the little pleasures that they could obtain only outside and to enable'
them to meet the extra expenses incident to life in Alaska.
The govenment probably has taken into account the tact that railroad
building per mile costs more in Alaska than outside so that those directly in
charge of construction w ill enjoy some latitude. If they can get the physically
capable men who are inured to life in this territory, pay them well and treat '
them as a rich government ought to treat its employees they will find the
work accomplished in a much more satisfactory manner. The higher the
wages are the better it will be for all of us.
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That Eugenic law pas>od in Vermont is a hot one. In future the people
of that place will be grafted on each other like a lot of wolves and sheep dogs '{
to get good malarnutes. If Tommy falls in love with Polly he must go first
to a doctor and prove that he isn’t afflicted with spavins before he can«call ^
her Mrs. Tommy.
Never again can two loving young hearts come together without a
doctor’s certificate to prove that both “cordial’’ possessions beat at the rate of
so much a minute. V quack's certificate at last takes the place of a wedding
ring or the first blushing kiss of budding affection, as the poet calls it.
It really looks as if the doctors should first examine the pates of men
who pass such laws and decide if they shouldn’t be divorced forever from
state capitols. We have been told over and over again by scientists that
diseases of mind and body often disappear for generations only to re-appear
when the body in which the family disease orginated has rotted for scores [
of years in mother earth. How are d»»ctors to tell when such a disease lies j
latent?
Like all other professional people doctors make errors and it is ridicul-!
ous to think that a law which can interfere with the rights and liberties of
people can stand when it is on the face of it impossible of observance justly.
But the whole thing seems so ridiculous; It looks so utterly absurd and
freakish that the best thing to let Vermont do is to go ahead and show the
rest of the world what a ridiculous figure men cut when they start in to im
prove on the methods of human nature by legislation.
The legislature is now engaged in the solution of mighty questions. A
terrible warfare has been going on over the question as to whether when
the births of children are recorded thev should he described as legitimate or
illegitimate as the cas» might be. One argument is that the failure to show
that a child is legitimate might affect such a child if it ever became entitled
to a pension. What the other arguments are heaven only knows but
the one mentioned is enough. But, in the meantime, not forgetting that prob
ably not two illegitimate white children ha%e been born in this territory, it
may be in order to ask what is the matter with the mining law and a few ,
other minor matters of that nature that might be used as good substitutes ,
for the deep thought of our law makers.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS t0 » has bcen let <lo'vn ea*y
_ _ _w__ . - .wv j with a $25.00 fine.
OB THE NORTHLAiS D The penalty for illegal selling is,
a $2,000 fine, or two years in the peni- j
Dr. F. B. Whitirg, Cobb Building, tentiary, or both fine and imprison j
arrester! three weeks ago for issuing merit.
fraudulent prescriptions for morphine Dr. Whiting stands well among So-;
attic physicians and before coming
here was for a number of years in
Alaska.
While technically guilty he made no
profit out of the prescriptions. A
shivering, whimpering, shaking
1 wretch, went to him and on his knees
! begged for morphine. The doctor was
| touched on his softer side and—he
1 broke the law.—Seattle Star.
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A. Christensen, chief of the field
division of the land department of
Alaska, is in receipt of an illustrated
booklet showing many of the improved
homesteads in the territory. Pre
facing the booklet is a letter by Mr.
Christensen to the interior depart
ment in which he strongly urges con
gress to reduce homestead areas in
Alaska from 320 to 160 acres.
NOME, March 19.—It is reported
that the Nome Kennel Club will aban
don the famous Sweepstakes dog rare, |
which has been an annual event here 1
for some years, and which has reached
such importance that small fortunes
have been spent in the purchase and
breaking of dogs especially for this i
great sporting event. The reason giv-!
en for declaring the event off is the
crusade which Federal Judge 'Pucker j
has been waging against betting on
these races. _j
NO. 10705.
treasury department.
Ottice of Comptroller of the Cur
| rency.
Washington, D. C., February 15, 1015.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evi
j donee presented to the undersigned,
1 it has been made to appear that “THE
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF
| ALASKA AT SEWARD" in,the vil
| luge of Seward in the Third Judicial;
District and Territory of Alaska has
I complied with all the provisions of
i the statutes of the United States, re
: quired to be complied with before an j
i association shall be authorized to
commence the business of Banking; j
NOW THEREFORE I, JOHN;
SKELTON WILLIAMS, Comptroller
of the Currency, do hereby certify ■
that "THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL j
BANK OK ALASKA AT SEWARD” j
: in the village of Seward in the Third
| Judicial District and Territory of Al-J
aska is authorized to commence the j
business of Banking as provided in
Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty- j
nine of the Revised Statutes of the j
! United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness
my hand and Seal of oftice this
fifteenth day of February, 1915.
(SIGNED) JNO. SKELTON WIL
LIAMS
Comptroller of the Currency
Date of first publication March 18,
19rf>.
Date of last publication May 27, 1915.
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The Bank will open for business on
or about April 15th next. Due notice
will be given in this paper.
Gaston Hardy,
Vice President.
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DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
style that you like with your own in*
dividual ideas as regards the little
extras that go to make up a tailored
suit, and spells s-a-t-i-s-f-a-c-t-i-o-n
If you would, we ask that you call
at once and look over the new Spring
Samples now on display. They are
the best that we have ever carried, and
the new styles are the smartest in
years.
This is our new Idea. We want a
line of men’s suits that is different
and better than anything that has
ever been shown in Alaska. We want j
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes
Service that is better than any town
in Alaska ran boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
with us to this extent. That you come
in and look over the samples, let us
take your measure and ideas on the
little extras that go to make up your
individual suit, and then we will send
and have the suit made at no expense
to you.
WE WANT IT FOR STOCK.
You are under no obligation to take
the suit at all, we are obliged to you
for the trouble that you have gone to,
in order, to help us get the idea
1 launched. The suit is here for sale
and we have an individually selected
stock of clothes that is the peer of
any stock in Alaska.
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If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that It was made for you. WILL YOU HELP—?
TH i MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
The Juneau city council has decid
ed to make An attempt to extend the
city limits and in the meantime will
i collect school tution from parents of
children attending the city schools. It
costs the city $66.00 per year per
child to maintain the schools.
SAN KKANCISCO, March 19.—
The early days of Nome were again
voiced in the courts here yesterday,
and in a sensational way. A big suit
is on ‘.rial in which Mrs. Ella Heim is
the claimant for a share in Nome min
ing property that is variously estimat
ed as worth from three to six million
dollars. Her attorney is W. T. Huine,
who was assistant District Attorney
under Joe Woods during Judges Noyes
reign. Joseph Wright, former post
master at Nome is out in an affidavit
charging Hume with attemtping to
influence testimony in the case. The
matter was presented to court and
will be investigated. Old time Alas
kans here say that the occurrence re
minds them forcibly of the good old
litigation days in Nome when all kinds
of questionable methods were resorted
to in the effort to secure mining
property.
All late designs of locks, hinges
etc., also high grade tools. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
"The Store with the Goods
When in need of anythin#
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 Milts, Wool Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints,Oils andTurpentine.
Chinaware 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 w’e will all be jumping sidewise.
Now’ is the time to paint up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ECONOMY
Economy in fuel consump
tion — Economy in tire
mileage—Economy in up
keep—and greatest of all,
Economy in the long run
because of the everlast
ing quality.
Buick cars aro every day establishing remarkable fuel
economy records. It was a Buick that won the Wisconsin Re
liability and Economy Contest with an average of 24.8 miles to
the gallon for over 500 miles.
Thousands of unsolicited letters from satisfied owners vouch *
for Buick economy of upkeep and records of tire mileage.
• Forexatuples of Buick longevity and uninterrupted service,
look to the various models, from the first one built. They’re
still in service—some of them in our home town.
Built in Fours and Sixes $1010 fo $1800
h\ O. B. SEATTLE
Come In and sec the 1915 Models
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
GOOD
-Clothes at
Moderate Prices
These Clothes wear, they fit
and they have the right style.
Note the prices at which we
sell them and the next time you
are in Seattle, come in and see
them. If you are not satisfied
with the value you get, you can
have your money back.
$20 to $40
719 Second Ave. Near Columbia
King Bros. Co.
Correct Apparel for Men
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE. WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales ol justice
Alaska Silverlike Metal Tableware
On paire 429 of our new Catalog we illustrate our line of TEASPOONS, DESSERT SPOONS, I A HI.E
SPOONS, ‘SUGAR SHELLS, BUTTER KNIVES, KNIVES anil FORKS.
IS NOT PLATED, BUT THE SAME METAL THROUGH AND THROUGH
It looks like Silver, In fact is tlie NEAREST APPROACH TO SOLID SILVER yet discovered. A
now ware made bv a new process. It will bold the same color as long as there is any portion of the goods left.
The metal is very dense and tough, is almost the color of genuine silver. Though it has no silver on it, it
takes a beautiful polish and requires much less care than does the Silver I Mated W are.
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Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Lang’s (Fat,) Hot Blast Smokehurning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke in
fuel. All fuel Is burned from top
The “PACIFIC,” as shov n in cut, is our Stand
ard Family Range- made in three sizes
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
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
-—-—Dealers In-—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD 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 Sc B Paper
Malihoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Niarine Engine Oil
Valve Oil '
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
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A I AQK A STEAMSHIP s
rtLnOf\n cohpanv spew
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 for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, L^itouche 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. GUPT1LL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, P«op.
MODERN CONVENIENCES v
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Ritrht — Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
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