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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE President.
Subscription Rates:
Daily—One dollar per month Ten cents the copy. By mail, $10 per year.
Weekly—Three dollars per year.
(Payable strictly in advance).
Advertising Rates:
Display advertisements, $3.00 per inch per month.
Readers, 10c per line first insertion, 5c per line each additional insertion.
Legal notices, 50c per line.
II is something to cause genuine regret that in different parts of Alaska
tulle “newspapers" are cropping up which depend for a meager sustenance
on the practice known as blackmailing. One or two of these diminutive sheets
are to he found in almost every division. A person who has lived long in
Alaska and who has come to love the old territory finds it hard to admit
that a practice so foreign to the general Alaska character can find a foot
hold among its broad and manly people. Indeed the disgrace is only al
luded to for the purpose of drawing the minds of the people to an evil which
lends to lower the whole tone of Alaskan life.
In speaking about them one is inclined to speak bitterly but. after all. it
is a subject which .should he calmly considered and. indeed, some charity
should be manifested for many of the men who conduct these little publica
tions have neither been blessed with the capacity to make a living in other
ways nor with the training which would tend to show them the degrading
nature of their occupation.
l ake up any of those little sheets. In every column you will find “attacks"
on some one. Then look at ihe advertising columns and you will hnd that
those attacked are not advertisers. This only too clearly shows the object of
the venom of the so-called editors.
All the decent newspapers of the territory have long ago come to the con
clusion that those blots on the calling should not be mentioned in print. To
condemn them by name only gives them a publicity which makes their villiany
more apparent and gives them a standing which they could never acquire by
their own efforts. Hut in calling attention to them generally it is hoped that
the public will have their minds directed towards each of the evils separately
and that the fair name of Alaska will not be allowed to suffer interminably.
The men who conduct such sheets are usually doddering old halfwits who
have made a failure of life and are. naturally perhaps, a little hitter and very
much afraid that helpless old age will find them unprovided for. This is the
really charitable way in which to con template them for it presents the pos
sibility that they are >inniiig through necessity rather than through any
positive desire to he dishonorable. One should really regard dishonest people
with more compassion than anger. They have been born with an abnor
mal conscience which fails them in the effort to recognize the difference be
tween right and wrong.
Hut Alaska and its people should not be allowed to suller even because oi
pity for the offenders, \nyone who desires to hurt the territory could pre
sent such papers at I he whitehouse. for instance, and easily create the belief
that Alaska is a territory which has lost its self-respect, its honor and its a
hility to recognize wrong. The very fact that decent, good citizens are found
to support such sheets reflects rather badly on the whole people.
But, then, there is no necessity to dwell longer on a subject so unpleasant.
By just reminding the people that they can discover the cause of such attacks
by examining advertising columns and other similar facts the evil might be
eliminated and several communities relieved from the vulgar niouthings of
those whom s**lf respect prevents one from naming and whom fortuitous cir
cumstances prevented from receiving numbers to distinguish them from their
unlucky and confined brethern.
The line which we are today justif
page of the “Gateway”, may make
cities which have aspired to he the
Government owned system of Maskan
“Gateway” is highly profitable to it\s
a little money on the side. We hate to
and all money deposited with the
to bet that the top line on the first
way” is not literally correct.
Berlin—In order to meet the scarc
ity of experienced men for river and
canal traffic, the military authorities
have ordered that all rivermen be
longing to the Landsturm need not en- j
list, and a call has been made for old
rivermen, who have entered other
trades. 10 return immediately to river
work.
It is pointed out that it is of vital j
ied in printing at the head of the first
some of the people of other Alaskan
terminus of the Thirty Million Dollar
railroads feel a little peevish. The
owners hut we ne'er object to making
bet on a sure thing-but we’ll cover any
Dank of Seward by anyone who wants
page of today’s issue of the “Gate
importance to keep commerce on the
inland water routes going, for the
transportation of foodstuffs, fuel and
other necessities, and the authorities
are doing their utmost to maintain
this service. The only thing lacking,
it is said, is the experienced river
man, so many of whom have gone to
war. So far as ships and other ship
ping facilities go, it is declared, there
is no handicap. I
VOTE FOK
George R. Goshaw
■ i ■"■■■ ■ ■— "'"V. 11 "
To the Voters of me Third Division:
As it is impossible for me at this time, owing to the close of the
mining and business season at this placer camp, to come before you
in person, I find it necessary to make this announcement through the
medium of the press.
I desire your vote for Senator of the Territorial Legislature, from
the Third Di\ision, at the Election on Tuesday, November the
Third.
My friends have not urged me to seek this office, nor does the
office seek me, l SEEK THE OFFICE, and I want your support and
vote.
I am solely responsible for my candidacy, and have made no
pledges or promises to any individual, party or concern, and if elect
ed will go to Juneau, absolutely unhampered with ties of any kind;
to do that which will advance the interests of the whole people of
Alaska:—not to go there and vote “aye and nay” during the session,
but to work with a will and a knowledge of affairs, gained from a
considerable experience, especially in this Division, and continue such
work, throughout the year and entire term of office.
If you feel that you can NOT honestly and sincerely cast your
ballot for any of the other candidates for this office, THEN VOTE
FOR ME. Yours very truly,
GEORGE R. GOSHAW.
Chisana, Alaska, Sept. 1, 1914.
For Senator
“THE PUBLIC BE DAMNED”
May Get B> on the New York Cen
tral But Miner’s Wont Stand
For It
Commodore Vanderbuilt’s oft quot
ed statement, “The public be damned” |
created amusement in the minds of
some people and deep resentment in
the breasts of most of those who pat
ronized his road, and he lived to deep
ly regret the hasty utterance which
must have been actuated by what he
really felt. The officials of the
Alaska Northern Railroad, every one
of them, have been unusually kind to
the “Gateway” and it is a matter of
real regret that it is necessary, in the
interests of the miners of the Kenai
Peninsula, to give publicity to the
neglect and indifference which is
shown to those who patronize the
railroad. All this has been privately j
called to the attention of the officials
of the road, reform has been promis
ed, but things have gone bad to worse
until it becomes necessary to have a
little plain talk. In the light of many
just complaints, it was recently j
promised that the train should not
leave Mile 34 before noon. Many min
ers are coming overland from the
neighborhood of Turnagain Arm and
several other places and all are
treated apparently with total disre
gard for their convenience.
Among those who have been heard
to complain of unnecessary incon
veniencing added to what can hardly
be described by anything but inso
lence are Paul Buckley, A. Williams,
P. Marion, Robert Hildreth, Barnes,
Sport Smith and several miners from
Gulch creek. These or some of them
when coming to town some days ago
telephoned a short distance down the
line to where the car had stopped and
asked the officials in charge if he
could please come back for them.
They were not only refused but they
were told that “the rails were still
there; no one had taken them and
they—the men who were waiting— j
could foot it in along those rails if
they wanted to.”
Un another occasion Mr. buck ley \
and some others had ordered dinner
but the railroad people would not
wait for them to eat it although the
time for starting had not yet arrived.
They were com pel let! to pile on but
at the next roadhouse the car stopped
something like two hours apparently
without reason. It was stated that the
car had to stop there for repairs but
the travellers deny that such repairs 9
were made or neede.
Several other complaints of a simi
lar nature have also been made and
as it is to Seward’s interest to pro
vide the miners of the district with
all the convenience possible something
should be done to remove a grievance
which is most vexatious as well as «
unnecessary. I
You’ll find everything in the Pastry
Line at Cooper a Cafe.
Genuine Sweedish imported white
enamel ware at Brown & Hawkins’
Hardware and Furniture Dept. “Qual
ity First”.
John Lyons
Independent Candidate
for
Representative
in
Alaska Legislature
Resided in Alaska since 1897.
Resided in Valdez since 1901.
Believes in Opening
Up Alaska for this
Generation
and (hat such a course is best
for all future generations.
Alexander II.
BRADFORD
Candidate for
Representative
TO THE
ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Eighteen Years in the Territory
Favors Opening of the Alaska
Coal Fields and Abolition
of All Reservation
GENERAL POLICIES OF THE
WILSON ADMINISTRATION
G. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
________- —
THE BEST LINE OF 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.
W^Sav^YouJ/loney
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
hotel mm >
E. L. WH1TTEM0KE, PHOP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Coleman
FI HST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bath rooms. Hates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. M. GRAFF, • President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
p OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe E“HJ
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Hoard, family style. Hreakfast, from 6 to 8 a. m. Dinner, 11 a. m.
to 1 p. m. Supper, 5 to 7 p. m. Rate, $1.00.
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
......■mill 1111 Mil Ml I
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
Iw.!:"ES George The Jeweler
Hamilton i Watches, Clocks and
Waltham ; Jewelry Repaired
Illinois 00lD NlJ00ET G00DS Ma(|e to Order
The Celebrated )
Repeater *" ( GEO. A. MIRLACH
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
Office At the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices tt Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magn to.
J. L Graef
Agent
SEWARD! SEWARD! SEWARD! SEWARD!
Ocean Terminus Government Railway
Don’t Forget This
The Seward Commercial Company will (five (he I'uhlic the Beal
Bargains in All Lines of Merchandise (except (froceries) for the next
30 days that ever was pulled off in Alaska. Ixokfat a f< w
20 per cent Off
Men’s $8.00 Shoes.$6.40
Men’s 7.00 •• 5.60
Men’s 6.00 “ 4.80
Men’s 5.00 •• 4.00
Men’s 6.00 Union Suits 4.00
Men’s 5.00 “ “ 4 00
Ladles’ 5.00 Shoes . 4.00
Men’s Mackinaw
$8.00, Now.$6.40
$6.50, Now. $6.00
$6.00, Now. $4 80
$5.00, Now. $4.00
10 per cent Off
$5,00 Gold Seal Pacs ... $4 50
^ ti •« , $4.00
$6.00 Illpress White Pacs $5.40
Hen’s Wool Sox g
25c to 65c per pair
We have 60 dozen on hand
Warwick China
$25.00 Sets. Now.$20.00
$20 00 Sets, Now.$16.00
$12.00 Sets, Now.$ 0.60 *
Full Lines Stetson Mats-Crossett Shoes-Women’s Men's and
Children’s Underwear — Chippewa Shoes--l-adies’ Knit Skirts, I
Swerters, Hosiery. Cotton, Cashmere and Silk. I he same Bargains
In All Lines (except Groceaies). We mean to Get the.Business.
Seward Commercial Co.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINFB’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang's Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stores
Cook Stoves
Camp Stores
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stove9
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
MaUhoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Nictrine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltuin Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK A
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant l’owder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
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 WATSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Kataila, Cordova, 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.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Losal Agent
- ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. qjg
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Mariposa
S. S. Dlrlgo leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch harbor.
Regular freight service tor 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)
CVRight reserved to change this schedule without notice^)
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUP1TLL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pnor.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES S1.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND OOLD WATER BATHS ELEOTRIO LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy 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
P. 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
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