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SEWARD. ALASKA. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1915.
We must ail admit if we are honest that the news which came on Sat
urday, telling us the official announcement of Secretary Lane, was far more
favorable than we had expected. We had come to expect that a railroad was
to come here and that the Matanuska coalfields were to be opened but we
never thought for a moment that when the announcement came it would
be the announcement that President Wilson and Secretary Lane had decid
ed on the great territorial trunk line route—that Seward has been chosen
as the New York, the Hamburg, the Liverpool, of Alaska the chief gateway
to the vast regions reaching beyond and around the Y’ukon into the Arctic
circle.
The estimate of Chairman tales of the railroad commission shows that
only eight million dollars will he left for further construction after the build
ing of the railroad to Fairbanks. This money is of course, too small for the
building of any other great line and much of it will unquestionably be used
to run feeders to the Seward-Fairbanks trunk line. If the figures given
in Saturday’s telegram are correct it shows that the government’s thirty
five millions will not be enough for the building of a thousand miles of road
as had been anticipated. It must also be remembered that some of the
amount left after twenty-seven millions will ha>e to be used for rolling stock,
etc. Until we hear the full details it is difficult to surmise with any great
hope of exactness what is fully intended.
The Seward people have shown levelheadness all through the doubt
ful period when the railroad's route was still in doubt and they showed the
same characteristic finally when the great news came that they had won.
Of, course, we had been prepared for it to a great extent but we had not been
prepared for it all. We had not dared to hope that the route of the whole
great trunk line would be chosen so soon and the news that it had been
was truly a delightful surprise. But, in spite of all this the people have re
ceived the information with a dignity which speaks well for them.
We are all going to “celebrate” tonight but the town decided to go at
its celebration carefully and with dignity.
Let those people who chose Seward as the gateway to Alaska know
that we appreciate the fact to the full but that we can show our apprecia
tion while also showing that we are worthy of being the gateway’s keepers.
One little word to President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary Franklin
K. Lane: They will probably never read this word but the duty remains just
the same at this time to repeat what Seward’s only newspaper has often said
in behalf of the People of this section of Alaska. That word is that we all
feel that to the great president of the United States and to his eminent
secretary of the interior Alaska owes more than it could find words to
acknowledge. Seward particularly owes them more than any other place.
We can never repay the debt but we can, at least, show our knowledge of it.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
WRANGELL.—It began to look as
though no one wanted to serve on the
city council this year, as five of the
men nominated at the caucus meeting
last Thursday withdrew, leaving only
six who were willing to run, and as
this was not enough for the council,
Mayor Emery sent out a call for an
other caucus which was held last
night.
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JUNEAU.—The local land office
was in receipt of an application for
homestead entry yesterday from
Hiram W. Mitchell of Knik. The ap
plication asks for 320 acres in Town
ship 16, North range, 3 west.
This is the first application to be
received from the Knik country al
though then* are between two and
three hundred homesteaders in that
region.
Meet me at The Branch.
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❖ ITEMS FROM THE NEWS ♦
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KNIK, April 3.—Mrs. Mary Fenton
of mile 19 shot and killed a big black
bear one day last week. A neighbor
farmer, in clearing his land, came
across the hibernating place of the
bear, which, on being disturbed, came
out to see what was going on, Hav
ing no gun at hand, the settler called
Mr. and Mrs. Fenton. The first shot
from Mrs. Fenton’s gun tore off the
lower jaw of the brute.—(Knik News)
Geo. Palmer’s new schooner, the
Lucy, sailed from San T rancisco
March, acording to information which
reaches Knik. The schooner has
double the freight capacity of the old
schooner in use several years past.
Superintendent Emery, represent
ing William Martin, lessee of the Al
aska Free Gold Mining Company’s
property, arrived here from Seattle
Saturday and departed for the mine
Monday, to install the cyanide plant.
Ike Rosenthal, of the gold Hill
Mining Company, accompanied by
Messrs, Vance and Crabtree, arrived
in Knik Monday and the next day de-1
parted for Willow creek camp.
Messrs. Vance and Crabtree are sub- ,
stantial men of affairs and come with
a view to investment.
❖ COASTGUARD STEAMER *
❖ COMING THIS WAY. *
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SEATTLE, April 10.—The coast-.
guard steamer Unalga sails on the]
twentieth of April for the west coast j
of Alaska and Bering sea. She will j
probably touch at several of the ports
enroute.
PROMINENT SEATTLE
GIRL KILLS CHILD.
Daughter of Secretary of Chamber of
Commerce Drives Auto
Over Boy.
SEATTLE, April 10.—Billy Lynch,
a boy six years of age was killed, last
evening when an auto driven by
Louise Yandell accidentally ran over:
him. Miss Yandell is the eighteenj
years old daughter of Secretary Yan
dell of the Seattle chamber of com
merce. The full facts have not jet
been made quite clear. The girl has :
been prostrated with horror.
Chop Suey and Chinese Noodles at
the Commerce after 7 p. m.
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Long distance telephone booth at
' The Branch.
See us before sending outside ?r. !
vour iob printing. _
IN THE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
COURT. THIRD DIVISION, COOK INLET
PRECINCT. TERRITORY OK ALASKA.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN PROBATE.
: In the Matter of the Estate,
of
Frank Turner, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator, of the estate of Frank Turner,
deceased to the creditors of. and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, to ,
! exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers.
I within six months after the publication of this
notice, to the said administrator. William
Maitland, at the town of Susltna. in the above
Precinct nnt Tcrrltor,.^ MAITLAND.
Administrator of the estate of trank
Turner, deceased.
! First Publication. April 6, 1915.
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THE MINER’S STORE
On every boat that lands at the Seward Dock, there is a shipment of
high grade goods for men, consigned to The Miner’s Store. No matter what
a man does, he has to have clothes, and different kinds of work require dif«
ferent kinds of clothes. We can outfit any anyone.
For the Workingman
Chippewa Shoes (orginal) Paris veal stock, oiled Finnish pac top none
better . 610.00 per pr.
Felder Logger Shoes, Pac Top hand made. 12.00 per pr.
Dougherty Shoes, the kind that wear.$8.00 to 11.00 per pr.
Buckingham and Hecht Shoes. California Tan. 6.00 per pr.
Dougherty Dress Shoes, Snappy styles. 5.50 per pc
Florsheim Dress Shoes, Stylish tans . 6.00 pee pr.
Shoes at all prices and only one quality the best.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Just in and unpacked, a complete stock of the famous HIPRESS RUB
BER PAC, with the new oil tanned cowhide tops.
All sizes and the best pac made, with the new top. Call and see a good
shoe pac.
COMPLETE STOCK OF THE FAMOUS BLACK MGF. CO. OVERALLS
Ample cut, heavy weight, satisfaction guaranteed.
The overall of comfort.
DRESS SHIRTS. FLANNEL SHIRTS.
We have a line of shirts that has Competion groggy. The neatest,
snappiest, classiest line of modern haberdashery tKkt has ever been displayed ^
in Seward. All new stuff and the class of the seasons’ offering. Give
them a look and if you want something good, bring your wife along and have
her help make your selection. She knows quality, you will appreciate it.
All prices, $1.50 to $8.00.
A Real carefully selected stock of the late fabrics cut in the latest styles
and made to wear. Let us show you.
MADE TO MEASURE CLOTHING.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Last month we took more
orders for Suits that all the other stores in Seward put together. What’s
the answer? We have what a man wants and SCHOENBRUN makes it up
right. If you have not called to look over the late samples and left your
measure, do it today. We guarantee satisfaction, and we make good on the
guarantee. If your suit does not satisfy us both we would’nt let you keep it.
That’s the Miner’s Store Guarantee. Try it.
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THE MINER’S STORE I I
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
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Phone Adams 131 “Don’t forget the parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
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Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
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Pride’s Home made Jellies and Pre
serves, twenty-five cents per glass.
Brown & Haw’kins. “Quality First.”
Big new’ shipment of Boy’s shoes
in both high and low cut. Something
that will “stand the grief.” All sizes.
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First.”
ROMIG & ROMIG
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Ront, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined. Lots for Sale.
Largo Listing.
Phone Red 1-6. Seward. Alaaka.
Seward Tailors
KKAii Moving Pioturr Show
Phone ftaln 112
SUITS MADE TO ORDER
Cleaning and Preaalng
All Work Called for and Delivered
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
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SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“ The Store with the Goods
Whoa in need of anything
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 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.
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Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while ■
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be. < I
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise. ’
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up,
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO. I
/VI /V Q VC /\ STEAMSHIP
f\ L M O l\ M COnPANY SPEED
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern sail
from Seattle at 9 p. m. the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th,
30th of each month tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau,
Thane, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward.
ALAMEDA 'and MARIPOSA qo to Knlk Anchoraoe.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Inalaska, and In May, June, July
and August she goes through to Nushagak,
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, I liaite,
Treadwell, Douglas. Skagway, Cordova, F.llamar,
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)
(BTRight reserved to change this schedule without notice-^
F. B^rRACY^GeneraU\gen^^^^^^^C^^jGUFTILL^A^^
The new
«r
Price $100
$125 in
foiiiHt
The Herald of Better Service
IN the arena of “Big Business” has appeared
a new steel-brained champion, the Master
Model of the Royal—the machine with the rapid
fire action; the typewriter that fires letters as
an automatic gun spits bullets 1
Unless you are “ Royalized,” you are paying the price
of the Royal without knowing it—besides that of your old
style machine—in the higher cost of your business letters.
Built for “Big Business” and its
Great Army of Expert Operators
This master-machine does the work of several type
writers in one—it writes, types cards and bills! The one
machine does it all—without any “special” attachments.
Get the Facts!
Send for the ** Royal man ” and ask for a DEMONSTRATION.
Investigate the new machine that takes the “grind” out of type
writing. Or write us direct for our new brochure, ** BETTER
SERVICE, "and book of facts on Touch Typing—with a handsome
Color-Photograph of the new Royal Master-Model 10, sent free
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ROYAL TYPEWRITER COMPANY, Inc.
214 Marion St. SEATTLE, WASH.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of Justice
NOT ONLY Spf,nSrsra., BUT ALSO
A Complete Line
of every garment worn by women, misses, children and infants at prices lower than ever
before. Send immediately for our beautiful new Spring and Summer Catalog. n is
book full of your clothing needs
At Astonishingly Low Prices
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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Lang's (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but one-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
T* Decause they consume all gases and smoke In
fuel. All fuel Is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC/4 as shown In cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range-made in three sizes.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
y 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
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
I Doors &. Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 XL 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
Malthoid 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
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
T«nts
PHONE BLACK A
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
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L- GRAEF
CREOSOTEP PILING
Free from attack by toredos or decay; cost no more TO
DRIVE. A CREOSOTED PILE dock or bridge is a per
manent structure. The saving from the use of creoscted
material is enormous, as compared with the untreated. No
expense, inconvenience or loss of business due to freqi.ont
renewals of toredo-eaten and decayed material.
Write for information and prices.
PACING CREOSOTING COMPANY
LARGEST IN THE WORLD
910 white BLDG. SEATTLE, WASH.
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIO LIGHTS
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Rates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD. ALASKA
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacifie Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right—Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Ciayson Building, Sew ard