••GRINGO" AM* “GREASER'*
Among the many widespread mis
apprehensions generally held in the
United States regarding things Mexi
can is the true meaning of the word
“Gringo** and its common usage a.'
applied to foreigners, as compared
with the use of the word “Greaser
in speaking of Mexicans. I here have
been many explanations ot tin* ulleg
ed origin of the appellation “Gringo*
in description of foreigners, some
fanciful and not to be credited. The
one that appears to have the most
reasonable and logical foundation is
this: When English-speaking for
eigners began coming to Mexican
ports, they found the people with
whom they came in contact unable to
understand their language, just as
they were unable to understand the
vernacular of the Mexicai s. When
addressed by one of the natives In *
language they did not understand.
they quite naturally used the familiar
expression. “It is all Greek to me.
Greek in Spanish is “griego." and
what more natural than that the
Mexicans hearing that word used so
much, came to speak of the foreigners
using it as “Griegos.” which became
corrupted into "Gringos.
As used today, while it is some
times meant as a term of opprobrium,
this is not always the case. The
writer lived for over a year in a small
Mexican tow n where he was the on y
foreigner. \\ hen the time came for
him to depart a friend told him:
"You are known to every native for
a hundred miles around here. They
all know you as “El Gringo” (mean
ing "the foreigner”), and that is
what they call you. as your name is
odhcult for them to handle. They
a**e all your friends, a> in your busi
ness you have treated them fairly
and even liberally, and they mean
nothing insulting by calling you “El
Gringo”—only that you are the for
eigner- the only one in this town.”
An illustration of the statement
that the term “Gringo” is not by any
means solely used as an intentional
insult and that it does not from its
very nature carry opprobrium with its
application, is the use made of it on
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occasion in family circles and as a
term of affection. 31exican women
with American or Knglish husbands
uniformly refer to them when wish
ing to show their regard for their
spouses as “Mi tiringito’*—literally I
•*My Little C.ringo/ but carrying with
it the implied woril “Dear." I has, it
really means “My dear little t;ringo.*’j
In the same way. children when wish
ing to he affectionate call their father
Tapacito." or their mother "Mama
cita"—“Dear little papa" or “Dear
little mama.” But if the husband of
a Mexican woman shov'd undertake
to uso the word “tireuser in like
fashion—well, it would he better for
him that he had never been born, or
at all events »hat he had never heard
the objectionable epithet. Mexican
women are as a rule long suffering
and patient, but they would draw the
line with considerable emphasis at the
.»pp!ication of such a word to them.
| even in fun.
On the other hand, the use or the
word “Greaser” as applied to Mexi
cans is by its very nature an insult.
i> meant that way, and is assuredly
take n as such and quite property re
sented.—Mexican Review.
hoi km: cochr \n will
OKI FM> I RISCO PRISONKUS
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1‘k
Homke Cochran, the famous Now
York lawyer and orator, has o lie red
to defend free of charge the live men
indicted on the bomb outrage here at
the time of the preparedness parade.
It is reported that he agreed to lead
the defense at the request of a very
prominent New Yoi\\ society woman
who read the transcript of the Rid
ings trial and who came to the con
clusion that a lawyer of the brilliant
qualities of Cochran could bring out
the innocence of the men charged. He
makes it a particular condition that
he is not to receive a cent for the
work.
FOR KKNT
Four room house, with bath, com
ph fui i sheet —Apply Gateway,
it-to—;:t.
EMPRESSTHEATRE
Tuesday. Nov. 14. 8:45 p.m.
TUI K \IK 11 am anil Hut! Coined \
The BARGAIN
la o ve« Is A West- t {' cure with a iftksl punch to it. I»y
Thomas H I net*
\M*
Jim Stokes, the Two Cun-M ui. - • * William S. H.vt
Ihul Walsh, the >hetitf. ... ,1. Frank Hutke
Phil Krent, Neil Hrei;* \ F ither, - • “Harney “ Sherry
Nell Hrent. - .... Clara Williams
Wilkes the Al’imfer. .... James Dowlintf
Starts New Time
Notwithstanding all the hard leek we have experieneed
with tires since our arrival in Seward. we are still deter
mined to sta.v with the city and uiv* the people ot Seward
tin* l test on the market in the way ot
WINfS, LIQUORS, CIGARS, ftc.
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ARE NOW IN OI R NEW HOME
In the Ashland lilock. eorner of Itroadway and Railroad
A venue,
THE RAINIER BUFFET
THE HOUSE OF GOOD SERVTCE.
QUALITY GOODS OUR MOTTO
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HOW ANCHORAGE LOOKS
AT ELECTION RESCLTS
How Anchorage regards the elec-'
tion may be judged by the following
editorial expression from the Anchor
age Times:
“The vote of Anchorage is satis
factory, on the whale. Delegate
James Wiokershum got a plurality of
\H\ votes over his nearest opponent, Mr
Sutler, and this victory was gained
despite the fact that Anchorage was
chosen as the battleground in which
his opponents sought to wage, and did
wage, their most active efforts. Mr.
Sulzer, the democratic candidate, ably
assisted by the democratic national
committeeman, Thomas J. Donohoe,
were here election day and loft noth
ing undone to pile up a plurality of
their party’s choice. They were ably
assisted by a well-organized demo
cratic club and appeared to have
plenty of finances to conduct a vigor
ous campaign. The* democrats did
wage a decidedly vigorous campaign,
too. As with the democrats, so with
tin* Socialists. The socialist candidate
for delegate was on the ground and
her supporters worked hard and dili
gently in her behalf. Considering the
hemic efforts of his opponents, the
delegate did mighty well to carry the
town, and his supporters are to he
commended for their loyalty to him.
Against better working organizations,
tin* delegate’s supporters may he said
to have achieved a decisive victory.
Anchorage has reason to feel proud
of its record in this behalf. Regard
less of what other Alaska voting pre
cincts did. Anchorage has been loyal
to the delegate.”
WATSON SETS SAIL
SKATTl.K. Nov. Id.—The Watson
sailed Sunday. Aboard for Seward
are Mrs. Y. Munro and two children
and Mrs. K. Anderson.
VSTKONOMKK OlvVI)
1’HOKNTX. Ariz., Nov. Id.—Or. Per
eival Lowell. the famous astronomer,
died today of apoplexy.
SOCTKTY MAYS
Miss Helen Balderston was hostess
last evening at dinner to a bevy of
young ladi s of the younger set. The
i ladies present were Miss Patricia
Kay, Miss Merrit Hide, Miss Alice
Daggett. Miss Beatrice and Miss
Dorothy Baughman and Miss Mar
' garet Sloan.
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Best cigars and refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1-tf
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NEWS NOTES
The Evans put back into the bay
last evening and stayed until morning
because of weather conditions outside.
When at the dock here yesterday
morning she had a great big stream
er with the name of Sulzer strung
along the hull.
In the Moose Pass precnict the
eight loyal citizens voted in favor of
1 wit. The vote was live to three on
tin* moist side.
The nine new precincts of this divis
i ion reported last Saturday gave V\ ick
ershani 1ST votes and Sulzer INo.
Just two votes ahead for Wickersham,
and thus do remote Alaskan precincts
( iecognize the close contest spirit of
the times.
Mrs. Elsie Vaughan will leave for
the outside on the Mariposa.
T. II. Banckert, second steward on
the Evans, is also one of the old Paci
fic Steamship company’s stall’.
Derick Lane and Joe Badger are
occupying the Hayden home in the
absence of Mr. and Mrs. James It.
who went on the Evans.
15. H. Barndollar of the Engineering
Commission went out on the Evans
ami is hound for Washington, 1>. C.
When Martin Fanning got hack
from the country he found his house
j gone from the beach and lost. I’p to
this morning he had failed to locate
his old home.
Mrs. H. E. Carleton received a
grand piano on the last boat.
(Irover Craig arrived Friday night
i from Mile 22.
The Marshal’s sale of the stock of
the Seward Club is proceeding this
| afternoon. Most of it was purchased
h* local business men. Goods at
i Seattle prices of $<>04 were sold for
$412.50. This is suflicient to satisfy
the mortgage of the ba^.
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New shipments of Stag Shirts and
,rin Pants.
Frown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Just received a car load of fancy
assorted apples.—Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
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I PACIFIC STEAMSHIPCOMPANY I
= ADMIRAL LINE =
— Stillings from Seattle to Seward
E and way ports I Oth, 20th and
E 30th ol each month.
£ Steamers
£ Admiral l-vans, Admiral Watson
E Admiral (toodrich
Sailings from Seattle to Califor- =
ilia Monday*, Fridays and Satur- =
days Steamers President, (iov- E
ernor. Queen, Admiral Sclilev, =
Admiral Dewev. E
Scuthi in faiifornitu-Kcute San Fianciseo to Los Angeles daily =
E except Sunday. S::n Francisco to San Diego Mondays, Thursdays and E
E Saturdays. Steamers Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admiral E
3 Schley, Admiral Dewey. For full particulers address
=: WAYNF. 1SLITK, Agent, Seward, Alaska =:
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SHERMAN HAYNES, PROPR.
Service Best Liquors
Cigars
Pool and Billiards
Cafe and Lunch Counter in
Connection
Watches Clocks
Jewelry
SILVER AND CUT GLASS
George the Jeweler
O. K. BATHS
Broadway Seward
A Neat Haircut and Easy Shave
Our Specialty
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
S. M. URAFF
President and General Manager
SEE
BILL HENRY
THE LIVE REAL ESTATE MAN
For the Best Real Estate
Deal in Seward
Office 4th & Adams.
ALASKA’S NAME
IS EMBLAZONED
“Alaska finishes rifle match, beat
ing Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Da
kota, Maryland, W. Virginia, Geor
gia, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida,
Military Academy. Remarkable con
sidering conditions. Berger wins a
bronze medal in National individual
match, in field nine hundred and
thirty.”
The foregoing was received in aj
letter Tuesday by Governor Strong
ami was the first news from the rifle
team which left nearly four weeks ago
for Jacksonville, Florida, for the pur
pose of competing in the Government
Inter-State shooting contest. While
the Alaska team is composed of men
from Treadwell, Thane, and Juneau,
the majority of them arc from the
former place.
When it is considered that our boys
had been practicing but a short time
the news that they did so well as the
’ettcr to the governor says, is both a
surprise and a pleasure.
The members of the team were as
far back on the way home as Seattle
on Tuesday and are doubtless on the
last lap of the long journey by this
0
time.—Douglas News.
LOST
Watch chain and nugget charm,
valued as keepsake. Reward. Apply
Gateway. 11-1”—”t
Oyster Cocktails at “The Branch.”
“MONEY
BACK”
If you are not satisfied. Some
thing new. One and one-quar
ter lbs. in glass jars lor |
FIFTY CENTS
Gold Medal H fih-it Award P. P. ! E.
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Sanitary Packed Quality I'irsi
BROWN & HAWKINS
Exclusive Agents
DIGGS AND CAMINETTI
CASE SOON DECIDED
WASH I NGTON, Nov. 13.—The
case of Diggs and Caminetti, who
were convicted under the Mann Act in
San Francisco, is now under consider
ation by the United States supreme
court and the decision is expected {
soon.
We have the finest line of stoves
and ranges in Alaska.
.jKOWN & HAWKINS, “Quality
First.”
Old papers for sale at the “Gate
way.”
.lob printing of every description at
T),f viatewav
ALASKA NORTHERN RAILWAY
Transportalion Depart men!
Seward, Alaska, November 7, 1!M(>.
CIRCULAR NO. 12!)
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
Trains will leave Seward at 7:00 A.
M. on Mondays, Thursday's and Satur
days.
R. J. WEIR, Engineer in Charge.
JOE RENO
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Mushcrs
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
N- ...—->>
Vacuum cleaners. Rest nuuie.
Reasonable prices. Mt. Mck»#..«*y
Klee trie Co.
Oyster Cocktails at "The Branch.”
WANTED: Bright hoy at Cate
way odice.
no waiti.m; here to be
SERVED
f
Conic* in and make* your ' hristui.i*
selections tally and your wants "ill
lie attended to immediately. We carry
‘ a hig line of high grade candies and
confections, stationery. Kodaks, post
cards, tobacco, cigars, etc. X oti can
be assured til high qualities anti big
values in our HOMO\X' SI CAMS
; TIONS.
SPIXT M.
As a special inducement to gel 'on
to \isit our store* we oiler:
yocu chokt: or r\\ i.m x 11\ i
\M \S POST ( VIJDS Poll OM.
1)01.l.AK.
HETTEL'S Tite Kodak Store
Bruadw.i). Sfv*.ird
Bank of Seward
Statement of condition as reported to live ierriloiial
Banking Board at the close of business November \ lbH>.
It E S 0 U It C E S:
Banking House. Furniture and Fixtures ...
Loans and Discounts.
Bonds and Warrants.
Other Real Estate Owned. ,
OVERDRAFTS .. ",
Cash am! Exchange • - - $88,836.43
Total.* •ml0S'li"
L1 A B l L 1 T I E S
I Capital.» V'ZZ
i Surplus.. '*'•*
Undivided Profits. ’ “
Deposits.$279,026.-0
Total. * :B°.tOS.ti2
| ESTABLISHED 1905
Territorial and City Depository.
W Mil i
Mackinaw
Coats
Patrick luluth Mackinaws
The Bigger-than-Weather Garments
Have a look at our very complete assortment of
the best line of Mackinaws ever shown in Seward.
Don t forget that name—PAT RICK--‘ Duluth
Fur Caps
Wool Caps
;: n * t
Toques \
Leather Mitts
Wool Mitts
£' . i -v:
Wool Gloves r f
A'" V
Childrens Mittens t
» *
Boys’ Wool Mitts V
Mens* Felt Shoes
Shoe Pars
Moccasins
German Sox
Felt Insoles
Stag Shirts
Forestry Cloth Suits
Parkas
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Navajo Robes
Steamer Robes
Fur Robes
Hudson Bay Blankets
Eiderdown Quilts
I
Sweater Coats
Chamois Vests
Chamois Sport Coats
BROWN & HAWKINS
Large Outfitters—General Merchandise
SEWARD "quality first” ANCHORAGE
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