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Entered as second class matter at the postoflice, Seward, Alaska.
THE MAJORITY of the people of Seward seems to be opposeu 10 uu
exempting people from doing their assessment work this year. Of course
all the people were not interviewed but al
THAT VSSESSMENT classes were asked for their opinions as the}
WORK were met with casually and the number of thos<
questioned who were opposed to the bill com
pared to the number that was favorable to it was so great that it can b<
taken for granted that Seward does not w ish itself to go on record as uphold
ing the sponsors of the measure. The reason assigned tor the introductioi
of the bill seems to be so flimsy that it caused many to look deeper. It wa:
stated as the ostensible reason for introducing it that so many men had to g<
to join the colors of their several countries that they would be unable to hoK
their properties, but that seemed indeed to be rather a poor foundation 01
which to build a new law.
Indeed, it may be said, many became suspicious and while some peopl.
agreed with the framers of the bill believing that some poor people would b.
benefited by it many others, in the words of the poet, smelled a rat.
Now if a man had a property worth holding he would either not go t.
the war at all or he could easily secure enough money to have his assessmen
work done by another. If his property is no good or if he has never gone ti
the trouble of finding out one way or the other he might be having a bless
ing conferred on him when he got the orders to tackle the enemy’ instead of j
wild cat and he is probably money ahead in the end.
It is safe to say that not one in each thousand of the people of Alask;
went to the front. They might be very much inclined to go, if they are re
servists, but it is one thing to wish to fight for your country ami anothe;
thing to be able to pay your expenses from this faraway land.
And one in a thousand means about thirty people altogether, a quarter o
whom, probably, would be about as many as would have any’ property 01
which assessment work needs to be done.
Indeed it is hard to understand how a bill could have been introduced foi
such a mighty weak purpose and one is forced to go further anil dig deepei
in the wood pile for that nigger.
PARIS SAYS that the French government will soon return to Paris
London says that the Germans are retiring and surrendering with alacrit)
and that the crown prince is retiring.
Belgium says that the Germans have been cut in two by the Russian!
and the Belgians themselves.
Petrograd says that nearly all the Austrians have been captured and that
the Germans are being driven back and killed by thousands.
Servia says she is going to invade Austria;
AND
Berlin says that the crown prince is attacking the forts nenr Verdun in
both sides, that Germany has won the battle east of Paris, that the Belgian:
have been repulsed at Antwerp, that seventy thousand Russians have beet
captured and that the troops of Nicholas are in full retreat.
Austria says that she lost a lot of men in Galicia but that one millior
Austrians are advancing on Lublin in Russian Poland and that she has onlj
a small force opposing the Servians anti that she never intended to do anj
more to Servia than spank it. anyhow.
Newspapers might be pretty bad and very fallible in giving news, but
from the government press bureaus of Europe may heaven deliver us.
Valdez—Dr. C. A. Winana returned I into the brush and covered with sot
yesterday from Tazlina, where he and brush. Death had been instan
went to make an examination of the tanoous
body of John Smith, found on August Smith was an Austrian and was or
13th near the foot of Tazlina hill on his way from Fairbanks to the coasl
the government road to Fairbanks, when shot down. As far as the au
Smith had been shot through the ! thorites knew he was traveling alont
head from behind, the bullet coming when killed.
out through the forehead. -
The body had evidently been drag- You'll find everything In the paatry line
ged from the road about fifty feet at th* Seward c*f*.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Dawson, Y. T., Aug. 24.—The citi
zens of Yukon are proving their loyal
ty to the Empire by sending both men
and money to the support of the
mother country in the struggle with
Germany. The response to a call for
500 volunteers in this territory has
been answered, many of them being
veterans in the service of Britain in
former wars.
Former members of the mounted
police were given preference but the
enrollment embraces Montenegrins,
Russians, Italians, as well as a few
Americans. One young man born in
Yukon is on the list. He is Charles
O’Brien, son of Thomas W. O’Brien,
the Yukon pioneer.
The Dawson branch of the Daugh
ters of the Empire have forwarded
$6,500 toward the equipment of the
hospital ship, which will be present
ed to the British admiralty by the wo
men of Canada.
German residents of Yukon have
been notified that they must not leave
the territory in an elTort to return
to their native land to take up arms
against Great Britain. There r.re a
number of German reservists in the
north, all of whom received the call
to arms.
Fairbanks—Besides John Junkin,
Dan Callahan and H. Ringdahl, for
senatorial honors several others have
been mentioned among them being
Henry Ray, progressive, and John Dil
lon, democrat.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given, that the
partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name and style of Hitchcock
and Weierman, has been dissolved,
G. p. Hitchcock having sold his in
terest therein to Joseph Weierman,
who will conduct the business of the
Susitna bar and roadhouse as sole
proprietor in the future.
All accounts payable by or owing
to said firm will be taken care of by
the undersigned.
JOSEPH WEIERMAN,
Susitna Bar and Roadhouse, Susitna,
Alaska.
Dated this .list day of August A. D.
1914.
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wherever aeen la a guarantee of Wholeaome
nesa and Cleanllneaa.
“Aim at the best” Smoked Norwe
gian Herring in Tomato Sauce. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Finch*a Golden Weddlntr Rye at The Branch.
Meet me at "She Branch.
Seward Cleaning and Pressing
Parlors
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Ladies and Gents Suits Cleaned
and Pressed
Suits culled for and delivered Phone. Msiin 74
Big Ben is right on the job
every minute of the day. You deep-toned voice that will wake
can depend on him not merely you on your sleepiest morning.
to wake you on time, but to keep He’s a great clock for those
fine time and run along time. who’ve got to get up in time
He’s heavy, massive, hand- and live on time. He’s the one
some. He weighs three times alarm clock you can always
as much as an ordinary alarm. count on.
He lasts three, times as long. I have just received afresh
He’s got a big, frank, open shipment and placed some on
face you can easily read in the display. Take a look when you
dim morning light, a cheerful, walk by.
$2.50
GEORGE THE JEWELER
G.W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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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.
We Save You Money
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you. /
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REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLAND
E. L. WHITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric hell. Modern hath rooms. Kates 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
£> OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe ,r.:,r,«
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
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
” | George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
minois 00l|) NUG0ET Gfl0DS Made to Order
The Celebrated S
Reptater<n { 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. TE-EPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices l Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
i
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
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.
exclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINTS AMD GOLD MINTS SLPPIIfS
Doors & Windows Gasoline Rifles
Land's Ranges Gas Encino Oil Shot Gun*
I X L Parlor Heaters Marine Engine Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oii Ki>l»me Tackle
Cook Stoves Elaine Oil (Haul Powder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil Cap*
AirTiyht Heaters Linseed Oil Fuse
Oil Stoves Cup Crease Bench Forces
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith's Coal
Spark IMuifs Lacqueret P.-iint Bellows
Jump Coils I Asphaltum Paint Wheel Barrows
Batteries • Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fire ('lay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine Fire Brick
Asbestos Japan Lime
P & B Paper Denatured Alcohol Cement
M&khniO Routing j Coal Tar 1 Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Rope
Deafening felt j Lanterns Mercury
Weatherstrips j Tents Seine Twine
PHONE BLACK 4 |
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.
Katalla, 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, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. ®
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wratigell, Juneau, Skagwav, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Mariposa
S. S. Dirlgo 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, Ellaniar,
Valdez, Latouche and Sew ard
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
p. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Ago*t
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Ppop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Borgen 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! KNIK’S leading hotel
tt 4 | | NO BAR
AU LC1 | Accommodations for Ninety Guest*
f. b. cannon, Prop. ) Large General Lobby
Knik Private Lobby for Ladies
a I i j Best Rates : : Best Treatment
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