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SEWARD, ALASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1915.
Some photographer might do worse than to take a composite photograph
of Seward in its presnt condition bringing in clearly as possible all the houses.
One of these tine days such a change will come that in future years such
photographs would be worth a lot of money to those who wanted to follow
their city's history. Within five years there will be a imputation of fifty
thousand people at least in the country between Seward and the Matanuska
coal fields. There is no us** in saying this is a day dream. Any man who
cannot recognize such a fact has had the lesson of the story of the develop
ment of all the west lost on him. The Matanuska coal fields are infinitely
more important than any gold fields ever discovered in Alaska. They are
vaster and permanent and for every man employed in any of the great north
gold fields there w ill be tens employed in the coal fields. The whole output of
gold in the Nome district for its whole existence has been only some fifteen
million dollars more than the amount to be spent on the government railroad
alone and the money to be spent on the railroad is only a mere bagatelle to
the vast value of the lands and industries to be developed by it. This has been
said often but it may not do any harm to keep reminding ourselves, our
visitors and the people outside of the immense probabilities. Most of us are
prone to compare our position 'o that of some placer country of the past
where the thousands came and thousands had to quit. This is a horse of a
different color; It is not the opening of a transitory placer camp, it is the
opening of a COUNTRY—the opening of a vast new territory.
With all this in view it is not too much to expect that a town of five thou
sand people will soon be where Seward is now. T hat would mean a town
eight times the size of the present Seward, and the thought brings some
interesting suggestions in its trail. Five thousand people would mean the
spreading of the city away out oeyond the cemetery, solidly built. Going back
to Nome again it can be shown that there is a city with houses stretching in
practically unbroken line for a mile and a half approximately. With a city
even of that si/e here what a change would come in the appearance of this old
burg of ours. And how glad most of us would be in the future to have some
thing that would recall what it looked like in the waiting days. Just think
if Seward become*, a city of, let us say, twenty-five thousand people even in
the distant future how nice it would be for the coming generation to be able
to look back at its beginnings just as they were.
It is almost impossible at present to write any comment about anything
but the government railroad question. It is the chief matter in the minds
of the people of this vicinity and every thing else se*»ms to he extraneous,
foreign, uninteresting, weak and not worth bothering about. It may get tire
some at times to go over and over the same ground, like the war news, hut.
lordy. if Seward wasn’t interested in every old word about the railroad now
what could it ever be Interested in?
Well, all this is an apologia, so to speak, before once more and for the
fiftieth time suggesting that so long as this part of the territory has the
Matanuska coal fields it has the best part of Alaska. I here may be delays
shout making hargins for the purchase of existing roads and the adminis
tration may consider it the policy of wisdom to show' that they can build a
road independently of the present roads hut the strip of territory between
Seward and the Matanuska will he THE great district of Alaska whether the
government takes o%er the Alaska .Northern or some private people operate it.
NEWS FROM \LL PARTS s^* won ^oose burden handi
OF THE NORTHLAND l'“p ,loR rac°from Non,‘‘to s,,lomo"'
thirty-two miles, over the snow trail,
today. His official time was 2 hours
NOME, Feb. 15.—G. Kassen, with 41 minutes.
Miss Rowena Lewis rilling on his dog Under the rules, the dogs driven by
DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
9tyle 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
▼ears.
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
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— V
THE MINER S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 -Don't Forget the Parcel Post" Seward, Alaska
each of the twenty-four contestants j
had to draw a sled, driver, a woman
passenger and the robes required for
comfort. Two hundred and seventy
dogs participated in the race, the
teams ranging from seven to sixteen
animals. Kassen drove nine dogs.
Harry Boomfield, driving seven, and
with Mrs. Roper as his passenger, was
second, in 2 hours 44 minutes, and W. j
H. Webb, driving eleven and with Mrs.
Weaver as his passenger, was third, (
in 2 hours 51 minutes.
Besides a loving cup given to the
winner twenty prizes were distributed
among the other contestants. As an
aftermath to the race, a big banquet
and ball was given at Solomon to
, night,
The race was run in ideal weather
for mushing. It was clear and the
temperature steady at 20 belo\v zero.
DAWSON, Y. T., Feb.—Letters
brought here by the Northwest mount
ed police and Indian carriers from
MacPherson, at the mouth of the Mac
kenzie river, tell of the finding of the
body on October 1 of Joseph Jacquot,
noted half breed trader and guide.
His canoe and other belongings were
found near Point Separation.
FAIRBANKS.—The women of this
city have organized a civic society to ^
work for the improvement of public
morals in this city and section.
Among the first matters that will be j
taken up will be opposition to the
i serving of intoxicants at dances.
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Great activity is reported on the
creeks in the Fairbanks district, not
a single plant remaining idle. As a
result of the winter’s activities it is
believed the output of the camp will j
be considerably increased next season
unless operations are restricted
through shoitage of water.
Try China Noodle Sauce with Wash
ington Fgg Noodles, 25 cents per pint.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
By suberibing for the Gateway you
get all the real news of the world
through a great press service. You
may not get all the details but you»
get all of which a knowledge is^
necessary.
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All kinds of plain sewing done at
the Hotel Panama.
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A great many people outside and
inside Alaska arc 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 yqur own read
copy or get another.
Visiting cards, invitations, anything
pretty i • done by the Gateway just as
well as outside.
Board by the day or wed: at the
Hotel Panama.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Kye at The
Branch.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard b y in e n
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
how fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
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
JuMt 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 we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up*
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ANOTHER SPECIAL TRAINEOAD
AUTOMOBILES
TO
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
40 Carloads
200 Automobiles
$250,000.00
REASON-BU1CK SELLS
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
% ATen
^ Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them when
in Seattle.
SHIRTS
$1.50 Vp
, CRAVETS
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. soc uP
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test in the scales of justice
The New Spring Suiting and Dress Fabrics are Now in Our Big Store
This season’s styles demand very different materials from last spring. The popular fabrics this season
are more sheer and show more styling than any season for many years. Our early buying enables us to nave
this beautiful lino ready for you early in the season. The color pages in our Large Spring Catalog wiJl give
you a splendid knowledge of the many pretty LAWNS, CREPES, POPLINS, VOILES and heavier suiting:..
You will find our prices far below the regular retail price and an endless variety to select from.
WHITE GOODS
We especially call your attention to this division of our dry goods department. Our prices arei at least
25 per cent below regular retail prices. Our INDIA LINENS, MULLS, NAINSOOKS, LINEN SUITINGS
and DIMITIES can not be surpassed.
OCR GUARANTEE IS YOUR SECURITY OF ENTIRE SATISFACTION.
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 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 $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
- -— De*lcrs in--——
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SIPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Tiling’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
Makhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cun Grease
| Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
m
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
; FllSO
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
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. 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 notice*^
F. R. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT ANO COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifie Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to Alt Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Claygon Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guestn
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations