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SEW 1RD, ALASKA* THURSDAY, MARCH 18. 1915.
So the route has been decided upon. Most of the people of Seward
suspected this for some time. The Associated Press comes out positively
now with the announcement that the decision has been arrived at.
Now, what route has been selected* if one route only has been selected?
The Copper River and Northwestern railroad is in operation and the
owners of it have great mines which it taps. To buy that road a large amount
of money would hi* needed and to secure its condemnation would mean that
no court would condemn it without the payment of a large price. 1 he Alaska
Northern railroad has been practically out of commission through the fault
of the controllers themselves. To condemn it at a reasonable price would be
perfectly justifiable. The Valdez-Fairbanks route has not been surveyed.
Therefore that is not the route decided upon. Last but the greatest of all the
considerations is that Seward is the nearest perpetually open port to the
Matanuska coal fields. President Wilson has decided on Seward and noth
ing is left but the shouting. Seward has everything that every other route
lacks and all that every other route can boast of.
Many new people have recently come to Seward and many new business
enterprises have recently been launched here. 1 he people who have
been in Seward before welcome them all and hope and expect that they are
only the van guard of the great stampede. May newcomers and oldtimers
all prosper alike.
The Cordova Times attacks the Seattle Commercial club for its alleged
interference in the effort to prevent the sale of the Copper River railroad to
the government. The limes to be consistent might also tell the Seattle
Chamber of Commerce to mind its own business. I he Gateway hereby says
that all Seattle organizations ought to find something else to engage their
attention. There is no more reason for Seattle interfering in Alaska s af
fairs than there is for the legislature of Missouri. Missouri makes nothing
out of Alaska so Missourians probably have not got the idea that they own
the territory. Ah. well, after all. let Seattle go at it. Woodrow probably
never bothers his head about it, anyhow.
The hill introduced in the legislature to enable men of one division to
vote in another division without havng spent the prescribed time in the pre
cinct in which they vote seems to he a very poor proposal. It has prohahly
been introduced to enable all the Alaskans possible to vote, but. after that,
it seems to have no justification. Just now the main effort seems to be to pro
vide against illegal voting in the territory and the easiest way in the world
to make illegal voting possible is to allow people to vote in places where they
are not kaown.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS ■ l^ded bucket from dropping to the
OF THE NORTHLAND I b,ntom- 11 is.th,’URht lhe Ras "as
from a pocket in the muck, caused by
William Krisley. a prospector who decayed vegetation buried centuries
• Tift),
is sinking a shaft on Timber creek, in
the Ruby section, recently had an ex- Th Drisc0|| 0iection bill in addition
perience he will never forget. He was *0 providing for the Australian bal
working in the hole which is about 85 lot, would permit, if it should become
feet deep, when he lighted a match for a law, one possessing the qualifica
some reason. An explosion followed tions of an elector at any place with
which blew the man at the windlass in any of the Alaska Judicial Pivis
at the top some distance and turned ions to vote at any precinct in that
the windlass around but fortunately division at general elections. In other
in such a manner as to prevent the words, a qualified elector in Juneau
could cast his ballot at Ketchikan or
; vice versa.
It also provides for a system of
registration on election day—that is,
J it requires every one desiring to vote
to sign a statement which would set
forth his residential, citizenship and
other qualifications.
Cordovans are very much wrought
up over the interference by the Seat
tle Commercial Club in Alaskan af
fairs, by passing e resolution oppos
ing the purchase of the Copper River
& Northwestern railway. What busi
ness is it of those busy-bodys what
route President Wilson selects for our
trunk line. Certainly this action on
the part of the residents of the “Spir- J
it City” has not made a hit here, and
there is some talk of the local mer
chants communicating with the whole
sale houses in Seattle to find out
whether they propose to remain silent
while a particular section of Alaska
1 is being “knocked.’—Cordova Times.
Writing from Knik, J. Rassmussen,
formerly of Fairbanks, tells a friend
i in Fairbanks that the country is
' booming and everybody is looking
j forward for the coming of the rail
road. Although no contracts have
I been let as yet, men are at work pre
paring piling, and it is said that ac
tual work will start at Ship creek on
April 15. From the tone of Mr.
Rassmussen’s letter, it would appear
that somebody had been given a “tip”
to get the piling in readiness, and thfl
work is well under way now.
MOTOR SOFP WAGONS
FOR THE BRITISH ARMY.
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LONDON, March 16.—The first
motor soup kitchen is now on its way
to the front. A dozen others, bought
jointly by the British Red Cross and J
St. John’s Ambulance will soon follow.
The motor soup kitchen is entirely
a new provision for the wounded, its j
functions being to keep in close tou^h
with the field ambulances and provide
a hot, nourishing drink for those who
have received first aid. Soup, meat
extracts, tea, coffee and cocoa will be
served. The motors carry their own
\vater supplies.
A number of courageous women
volunteered for this serive, but their
services were not accepted, as the war
department does not allow women to
go as near to the firing line as the
soup wagons would have to go.
A great many people outside and
inside Alaska are now anxious to get
any news they can of the place where
the government railroad will be. To
save writing letters you could send
the Gateway, either your own read
copy or get another.
Try China Noodle Sauce with Wash
ington Egg Noodles, 25 cents per pint.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.
;
I 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
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes
Service that is better than any town
in Alaska can 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
^ launched. The suit is here for sale
l and we have an individually selected
’ stock of clothes that is the peer of
I any stock in Alaska.
HOWEVER
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g If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
g the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP— 7
1 THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don't Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
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Complete Camping Outfits. Tents
Tarpaulins, Camp stoves, Cooking
utensils etc. etc. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard by men
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored*
to-order garments.
Men’s Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies’ Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
700 Third Ave.
New’ York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
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Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
.1 ust Remember we Have It!
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Dry Goods.
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Mats 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, 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 we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
The Car that Sells by the Trainload
WK guarantee the Huick Valve-in-Head Motor todevelop
and deliver more power than any other type of auto
mobile motor of the same size — American or Foreign
make.
In addition to the great power of the Huick Motor, it is
unusually economical, giving more miles per gallon of gaso
line than less powerful motors of different types.
The 1915 Huick is a beauty--graceful and aristocratic
on the boulevards- but a Giant of Power when called upon.
What is'true of one Buick is true of all
Sizes from $1010 to $1800 — Fours and Sixes.
F. 0. B. SEAT TIE. WASH.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
KNAPP-FELT t^TS
rFHESE KNAPP-FELT HATS are
for men who want the very
best. Our stock of both soft and
stiff shapes offers you a becoming
hat in the right proportions.
Two prices, $4 and $6.
The $4 hat is worth $5. The $6
hat is the finest hat made.
Get our catalogue, You can or
der by mail.
719 Second Avenue, Near Columbia
For Men King Bros. Co. swaatsthle[
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators oi the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales ol Justice
BOOTS AND SHOES OF QUALITY
We guarantee to fit you perfectly
Twelve Searsmade brands of shoes
CONSULT OUK LARGE CATALOGUE FOR STYLES
Our six large shoe factories are located in the heart of the world’s shoe district with the best of skilled laoo
and modern machinery, insuring shoes of Superior Quality
OUR SEATTLE STORE
carries a full and complete line of leather and rubber boots and shoes for prospectors and miners, men s
shoes, women a shoes, children’s shoes, boys’ and girls’ shoes.
ALL COBBLERS’ SUPPLIES SNOWSHOES, ALL SIZES AND WIDTHS
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Lang’s (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
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 fuet is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC," as shown in cut. is our Stand
ard Family Range-made in three sir.es.
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 Phone*, Main 17 and 41
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 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 & B Paper
Malthoul Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltutn 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 Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
A I A Q K A STEAMST 41858
M O IX M COrtPANY IPEtD
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 Ma-bor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Cr«jek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. >th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice's^
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, Prof.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTHIC LIGH TS
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
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
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Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
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