RUSSIAN WARSHIPS RUSH j
TO THE BOSPHORUS
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go on and continue for any length of time American gold
will be a very important factor.
NEW ORLEANS, July 31—The result of the lowering
war clouds in Europe was felt today when cotton dropped
$1 a bale. From other cities come similar reports as well
as other reports which show how intimately assonateo
arc the industries of this country with European condi
tions.
NEW YORK, July 31.—Thousands of subjects of Eu
ropean countries are now filled with anxiety to lea\e the
United States to take part with their fatherlands but the
war will be of such a nature that it will be almost impossi
ble for men to go across the Atlantic in large numbeis.
British and German and French ships of war are expect
ed to be rushing all over the very moment the war be
comes general. It is also certain that nearly the whole
coast of Europe will be either blockaded or carefully
watched and that only very few could ever hope to reach
land without molestation.
The opinion here is that the general war cannot be
avoided. There is seen on the horizon no ray of light that
could foster the slightest hope. All people everywhere
still pray that something may happen even yet to avert
this awful calamity w hich might well be called a cataclysm
but the bursting of the storm clouds seems to be inevit
able.
PARIS, July 31.—The position of Italy in the conflict
which is now almost absolutely certain to come today is
a matter of some surmise. That she is a party to the
Triple Alliance has been known to the world tor years and
it is generally assumed that she will be at the side of Ger
many and Austria w hen the supreme moment comes. The
quietness maintained about the Italian government’s in
tentions. however, has created much speculation. Other
wise her course at the side of the great Teutonic empires
would be accepted as settled.
The troops of the republic are now marching cease
lessly out of Paris amidst scenes of the wildest enthusi
asm. The blare of the Marsellaise is constantly rever
berating through the boulevards and along the Ghanips
Elysees and never for nearly half a century has the war
fever taken such a hold of the people. Along the German
frontier the flower of the French are waiting for the word
and this word is expected at any moment.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 31.—No messages are now
allowed out of the dominions of the czar that could in the
least give any inkling of what is ahead. There is no secret
about the report that Germany has given Russia 24 hours
to explain her intentions but this rumor has not been offi
cially confirmed. One need only look at the government
buildings, however, and particularly at the war depart
ment to realize that the great moment is drawing near.
Dispatches from the provinces are carefully guarded and
the news as to the mobilization of the reserves is kept a
close secret. The government has taken over all the tele
graphic systems which had not already been under its di
rect management. The populace still continues its wild
demonstrations in favor of war and as regiments pass
through the city from distant garrisons on the way to the
border they are surrounded by cheering thousands.
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Gold
Dust
Handled
On
Reasonable
Terms
Bank of Seward
MOOSE ELECT
SOMEjFFICERS
SEWARD LODGE NO. 1425 GETS
INTO LINE WITH OTHER .
ALASKAN ORDERS
Some of the officers of the local
lodge of Moose were elected last even
ing and those elected were installed
so that the lodge is now pbout in full
swing and going forward to a most
successful career like all the Moose
lodges organized in Alaska. The full
title of the local lodge is Seward
Lodge No. 1425 Loyal Order of Moose
of the World.
The officers elected last night were:
Dictator, John Noon; vice dictator,
Gus Borgen; treasurer, S. L. Colwell;
Sergenat at arms, Ed Crawford, pre
late, W. L. Milliken.
Charley Sheldon was elected secre
tary pro tempore. Some of the other
permanent officers will be elected la
ter when the large number of new ap
plicants for membership have been
elected.
The meetings of the club will be
held on Friday of each week. A very
large membership is now assured.
SEWARD AND HIS WIFE
AND SISTER GOINO
Does Anyone Know a Single Person
Who Will Be Absent From
Catholic Ladies Dance
If there is anyone in the city who
will be absent from the dance given
by the Catholic Ladies Aid society to
morrow evening it would be very hard
to find who it is. Everyone seems to
have decided absolutely that it is
something that canot be missed or
overlooked. The ladies for their part
are making all the preparations that
could insure the greatest possible suc
cess.
STEPHENSON WILL
RETIRE FROM SENATE
MARIENETTE, Wis., July 30.—
United States Senator Stephenson
announced today that he will not be a
candidate for re-election. He will re
tire to give his attention to business
and also to spend his declining years
far from the excitement and turmoil
of politics.
KERMIT GOES TO
RIO HE JANEIRO
NEW YORK, July 30.—Kermit
Roosevelt hms become connected with
the National City ±>ank and will be
stationed in Rio de Janeiro when the
company opens a branch there. This
branch will be opened when the fed
eral reserve banking system becomes
effective in this country and Kermit
will probably make his home in the
south. His connection with the bank
is expected to add prestige to the in
stitution among South Americans.
ROOM FOR EVERY U. S.
DOCTOR IN CHINA
PEKIN, July 30.—The Rockefeller
commission which has been investi
gating the medical conditions in
China has found that most of the na
tive doctors that practice in the orien
tal republic are quacks and that there
is room over there for nearly every
doctor in the United States if they
wished to go.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
The alleged strike 49 miles back of
Haines on the Canadian side, is re
ported to be not worth a stampede.
Some little gold has been found in the
black sand, but not enough to cause
any excitement. Some returning
prospectors report the strike of no ac
count, while others are more optimis
tic. Thirty-five locations have been
made.
Ketchikan—At the divisional con
vention of the progressive democratic
convention in this city the precincts
of the west coast of Prince of Wales
Island were represented as were
Wrangell, Charcoal precinct and Ket
chikan. S. E. Milligan of Charcoal
was nominated for the territorial sen
ate, Frank Thompson of Craig ana
Captain Svendseth of Wrangell for
the territorial legislature.
The payroll for the three divisions
of the Alaska Gastineau Mining com
pany totaled for the month of June
$125,000.
Seattle, July 23.—D. A. McKenzie
has arrived from Washington where
he has been practically living for the
past year or two, although he still
maintains that he is an Alaskan. He
declares that throughout the country
there has been awakened an interest
in Alaska that will mean the invest
ment of a hundred million dollars
within the next 12 months.
Finch'* Golden Wedding Hje »t The Br»nch.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF
VALDEZ CONVENTION
Second Telegram From Another
Source Say» Little Interest
Was Shown
The following telegram was also
received today from Valdez telling
about the convention which yesterday
nominated candidates for the local
legislature: «
Valdez, July 31.—The Wickites
placed a full territorial ticket in the
field headed by Representative Rob
ert Gray for the senate.
Charles Day of Valdez, S. L. Col
well of Seward, T. B. Tansy of Ken
necott and N. E. Oldham of Sunrise
were nominated for the house. A
strong effort was made to have E. E.
Ritchie to run for the senate but he is
fighting Wickersham and he refused.
Gray is in Katalla and his name is
used without authority. It is believed
here that he will refuse to run for the
senate but that he will run again for
the house. Representative Boyle was
also nominated for the senate and the
house but he declined to run again.
Little interest was manifested in the
convention.
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE
A PLEASANT PARTY
The follow ing w’ere guests at a very
pleasant party given by Mrs. McMul
len: Misses Dorothy Baughman, Bea
trice Baughman, Hope Vaughn,
Gladys Green, Mary Harmon, Buddine
Harmon, Helen Sawyer, Patsey Ray,
Louise Slater, Geraldine Hickey, Bu»r
die Hickey, Merit Eide, Francis Bal
laine, Geraldine Cook,. Hazel Bergen,
Sigre Rosness, Blanche Dakyn, Mar
tiel Dakyn, Hale Schalaben, Gertrude
Schalaben, Dora McMullen, Colen Mc
Mullen, Miss Culbertson, Elizabeth
Romig and Margaret Romig.
CAPE COD CANAL IS
ACCOMPLISHED FACT
BUZZARDS BAY, Mass., July 30—
The Cape Cod canal w’as formally
opener! today. It reduces the distance
between New' York and Boston by 70
miles.
The ceremonies attending the open
ing were most impressive and pleas
ant. The occasion is regarded as one
of very great importance as the canal
means the relief of the congestion in
traffic in this part of the country.
HEAT NOW STRIKES
TO THE WESTWARD
ARDMORE, Okla., July 30.—The
temperature here today is 110 in the
shade and feels even worse. The heat
wave seems to have traveled w'est and
these states are now’ feeling the ef
fects wffiich w’ere felt in the eastern
and middle states some days ago.
SHIP RAISED
SEATTLE, July 30.—The ship Cu
racoa has at last been raiser! after a
year’s work. She was sunk at Warm
church but the work has been so suc
cessful that she will be able to sail
south under her own steam.
If you are going to build or repair
your home w’e carry the “First Qual
ity builders hardware. Brown & Haw
kins Hardware and Furniture De
partment.
S. L. COLWELL WILL.
RUN FOR THE HOUSE
Nominated by the Wickershamites He
Says He Can Hardly Get
Away From It
S. L. Colwell, who was nominated
at the convention held at Valdez, de
clares that he will be a candidate for
the lower house of the territorial leg
islature.
“Seeing the way things came up’”,
said Mr. Colwell today, “I can’t see
how I can very well get away from
it.”
He was notified by telegram yester
day of his nomination. He is what
his party calls a progressive demo
crat in politics and is a strong sup
porter of the present delegate to con
gress, James Wickersham.
Dennis Driscoll left this morning to
take charge of the Nellie B on Kenai
lake. To avoid misunderstanding it is
better to mention that she’s a boat.
The Nellie B is a fine 35-foot gaso
line boat which belongs to A1 Roberts,
who, by the way, has been in the city
for the past day or two. She will be
run as an excursion boat and pleasant
trips can be enjoyed by city people
under the guidance of Commodore
Driscoll.
•
Mike Degan left this morning for
Turnagain Arm to take a look over
the country. Those mentioned yes
terday also got away. Among them
are Billie Devine, Harry Ellsworth
and Paul Buckley. Charlie Cooper Is
another townsman who went for a
trip to the hills this morning.
Paints, oils, glass and wall paper at
Brown & Hawkins Hardware and
Furniture Dept. “Quality First”.
Meet me at The Branch.
See us before sending outside tor
your job printing.
You’ll find everything In the Pastry Line at
Cooper’s Cafe.
The best quality of work at prices
that arc right at The Gateway Job
Printing Department.
Long distance telephone nooth at tho
Branch. *
Take a look at the new jet jewelry
at George the Jeweler.
Camp cook wants post tion. Address
H. Keillor, Gateway ollice.
You’ll find everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
You get local Ranch Kggs with your Ham
and Bacon at Gatnble’a Restaurant.
CALL FOR BIDS
The Street Committee of the Com- I
1 mon Council of the Town of Seward
herewith calls for bids to clear Lots
4, 5, 6, 7, 34, 35, 36 and 37 in Block 12
and that portion of the alley laying
between said lots and that portion of
Second avenue in front of school lots
and up to Adams street, of all stump-i,
roots, rotten logs and undergrowth ,
and remove the same by burning or
otherwise, at the option of the sue- (
cessful bidder.
Said bids will close the fourth day
of August, 8 p. m.
The Common Council of the Town
of Seward reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids and to require of
the successful bidder a bond for the
faithful fulfillment of the work.
E. E. CHAMBERLIN.
Signed THOS. CRAWFORD,
Street Committee.
“Palace Jingles"
If you want a place to meet a friend,
A place to sit and talk, B
J To get a “smoke” or friendly glass I
To help a pleasant hour pass— L
E TO The PALACE take a walk. L
M The line of goods we have in stock ^
0 Is the best that coin can buy; p
B We like to serve particular folks, ^
B Who know the best in drinks and
1 smokes, ^
S So, stranger, don’t go dry. g
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THE PALACE
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR MEN
Open Day and Night Established 1005
COMMERCE CAFE
SHORT ORDERS AT ALL HOURS
$1 a day or Three Tickets. Bread 15 Loaves or Tickets for $1.
Doughnuts 15c per doz.
Service at Counter, Tables or Private Boxes. E. LEVIN, Prop.
Try Gelhardt's genuine Mexican
chiii con carne. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper's Cafe.
Wanted
Immediately
too
Citizens
of Seward
To make
money on their
real estate
holdings
List it with us
We have a hahit of
selling everything
wenet our hands on
n
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two floors below
The Gateway
fOR ALL KINDS Of WORK by
Ihc hour or day, apply MRS.
MATTIE AGEE, rear Seattle Hotel
Seward Iron Works
G. G, BOE, Proprietor
General Machine Shop.
Gas Engines a Specialty.
QuaMtyJFirst
Groceries
Hardware
To the General Public: We beg to announce that we have
added to our business a completely equipped stock of Shelf
and Heavy Hardware, and are now prepared to serve your
needs in this line. The stock is new and complete in every
detail, and worthy in every way of the slogan ol this House:
"Quality first”
We would be pleased to have you call at your convenience and inspect the new depart
ment, feeling sure that you will share with us the pride we feel in offering you the ad
vantages of a Store like this
Builders’ Hardware, Glass, Paints, Oils, Tools, Nails, etc., Iron and
Steel, Powder and Drill Steel, House Furnishings, Furniture
Wall Paper, Stoves and Ranges, Guns and Ammunition
Everything that you will find in a completely equipped store of this character you will
find here, and all stock was selected with this thought in mind: "QUALITY FIRST"
SS. BROWN & HAWKINS