PLAN BIG SMELTER '
DOWN AI SEATTLE
Bunker Hill Mining Company Believes
Opening Alaska Coal Makes
It Feasible.
SEATTLE. Oct. :U.—The Bunker
Hill Mining Co., of Kellogg. Idaho,
is now planning for the establish
ment of a million dollar smelter at
Seattle as they believe that the open
ing of the Matanuska coal fields will
make the profitable operation of such
a smelter feasible. It is stated that
the promoters of the plan have figur
ed out fully the exact cost of opera
tion and also the difference between
NEWS NOTES
The sidewalk on Third avenue has
been completed almost to the l^iubner
addition, affording the residents of
that suburb and the skaters an easy
road on which to travel.
Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy, Roy
Fondit and Arthur Gray formed a
party of four who left in the McCoy
auto yesterday morning for a trip
out as far as Mile Seven. After stay
ing out there a couple of hours they
returned, bringing George Laughlin
with them. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy
remainded out at the Johnston road
house. They report the road from
Mile Three as being in excellent cond
ition. On their trip they spied, and
shot, two rabbits.
Alec Alima who recently came over
from Anchorage, returned this morn
ing to that city overland. Mr. Alima
is in the contracting and building
business and reports things in that
line to be going very nicely at An
chorage.
Merril A. Martin left this morning
to sepnd a few days of pleasure at
the Skeen-Lechner mine, near Mile
25.
L. A. Peel came in Saturday even
ing from Quartz creek on a business
trip, returning again this morning
He says that in all probability Mr.
Case will continue his work out there
until Christmas.
J. M. Leonhardt and R. H. VY'oolsey
left this morning for l^ake Kenai.
whore they will join Mike Peegan
and go on a prospecting trip down
the lake They expect to be gone
several weeks.
Skating was resumed yesterday
when a party of 25 or I’.O went out in
the afternoon to try the lake out.
the cost under old conditions ann me
i cost when Alaska coal will be avail
able, ami they have discovered that
the difference actually means the
difference between success and fail-;
ure. It is thought that the company
itself ami other mining companies
have discovered that it is infinitely
■ cheaper to semi ore to Seattle than to
take their coal to Idaho from the
j coast.
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, The ice was very slick but none too j
smooth. It will be flooded as soon as
the weather permits and a new and
| smooth surface put on. A flume!
for the pure pose of flooding the lake
was finished last Saturday by some
i of the young men of Seward.
M. K. Hunt, a recent arrival from
Anchorage, will make Seward his
i home this winter.
Aron Ericson left this morning for
Mile 211 where he will get things to- j
gether preparatory to his leaving
J for his new headquarters at Anchor
age on the next boat
Mrs. Gus Seiffert left this morning
| for Mile 2b, where she will spend a
! few days at the Oasis.
William Maitland, a well known
j old timer from Susitnu, arrived on
the Farragut this morning, coming
here on business.
A hunt dinner was given last Sat
urday evening by a few of the Sew
ard old timers in honor of the court
officials at the home of Dr. and Mrs.
Schaleben. Those present at the din
ner besides the Schalebens were:
Judge F. M Brown, Miss K. L. Mona
han. J. H. D. Bouse, F. K. Brennc
, man, T. I*. Geraghty, Isaac Ham
burger, H. H. Hildreth, Dr. and Mrs.
j J. H. Romig.
Dr. H. 0. Schaleben left on the
Farragut today on an official visit to
Cordova and FUamar in connection
with the government schools.
F. J. Warner came over from An
chorage on the Farragut for a few
days visit.
" French yw Matthews and another
gentleman made a trip down to Por
cupine bay Saturday on a pleasure
trip. Mr. Matthews made a haul of
severel fine red snappers, while the
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Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
8:15 P. M.
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT
Will Show the Following Program:
Select Music
Pathe Weeklv News, No. 51
Every Inch a King’
\ Two Act Drama of Intense Interest
"Ham, the Piano Mover"
You Can't Help but Laugh
Seward Pictorial Review
Admiuion 25 cent* Children 10 cent*
A Good, Big, Clean, Interesting Program
other man bagged six or seven mal- j
lards. The peculiar part of the hunt
was the fact that after having car
ried the ducks by their necks for a
half hour and laying them down, one
bird took a notion that after all he
did not want to be eaten and so flew
away.
In connection with the decision of
Judge Brown in the townsite case
this morning it is worthy of notice
that the government, in its contract
with the Alaska Northern, reserved
’he rifht to dismiss all suits against
it.
The launch Shark was burned to
the waters’** edge some days ago at
Seldovia. A man named Carlson, who
was aboard, received serious burns.
The Farragut called in at Iliamna
bay for fourteen men of the Libby,
McNeill and Libby cannery, but
they were frozen in and must wait
for the trail to get in condition.
McArthur pleaded guilty to the
charge of selling liquor without a
license at Anchorage and was fined
$100.
Mrs. Pearl Muscott ami son left on
the Admiral Farragut this afternoon
to take charge of the Kennedy hair
dressing establishment in San Rer
nardino, California. Mrs. Muscott’s
mother lives in that city.
James McCoy filed with Deputy
Clerk Wever today for record the
papers for the Alaska Mines Explor
ation Co., Inc.
The contest at the Key closed yes
terday and at seven in the evening
the judges, F. J. Cotter, Sherman
Haynes and H. V'. Hopkins, read the
advertising suggestions. The winner
of the contest was W. G. Weaver with
his motto, “Try the Key.” Twenty
eight entries were made in the con
j test.
Frank E. Youngs ami his niece,
Miss Sarah Stout, left this afternoon
on the Farragut. Mr. Youngs will
return in about a month. Miss Stout
has been visiting him during the
summer and leaves many friends.
Frank Watson arrived on the Far
ragut this morning from the west.
' He made the round trip on the Far
t
ragut and reports ft no weather all
along the line. He will remain in
Seward until the arrival of the Ad
miral Evans.
A. I). Harris, traveling passenger |
' agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee St.
Paul Railway, arrived on the Fat
ragut this morning.
Jim Hamilton has been indisposed
for the past ten days, hut is around
town today.
James A. Haight, the able attorney
for the Rallaines in the suit just
ended, left on the Farragut for the
outside.
Word was brought to town today
that a man whose name is unknown
met with an accident a few days ago
which resulted in a broken leg. The
accident took place at Indian river.
Pete Johnson came in from out the
lino Saturday afternoon, after spend
ing a few days hunting.
Jack Ronan came in from Moose
Pass on a short trip. After working
out there till about the middle ot
December, Mr. Ronan will make a
trip to the States.
TO BE GOOD, fruits, nuts, candies,
should be new stock. “TRY THE
KEY."
For a safe bet, play the Palace
Grill.
Noodl^ Cafe. Phone Main 111.
Tray service receives prompt at
tention. 10-5—tf.
Waterfill & Frazier whiskey at
“The Branch.”
You can take olive oil without
taste. Royal Olvulos are made of the
finest and purest olive oil in the |
world. Twenty-five cents per box.
Brorfn & Hawkins, “Quality First. '
Furnished Houses for rent. See
Dougherty & Stewart. 10-15-6t
YOU WANT THE BEST—Cigars,
tobacco, cigarettes. “TRY THE
KEY.”
See us Delore sending outaide tot
vour iob printing.
OPHIR BOYS GO OUT
ON THE FARRAGUT
A party of eight men passed
through Seward today on the Far
ragut on their way out from Ophir.
'fhey left that camp on October 18th,
and came out over the trail to Knik
and caught the steamer at Anchor
age. They report a fair season al
though the Sehneirla brothers, the
biggest operators of that camp, did
not work this summer. The gentle
men in the party were: George
Kriger, Donahue brothers, Postmast
er Sam Hoenon, A1 Ericson, Gus
Olson, Charles Baker and Louis Ed
wards. They will return to Ophir
via Seward about the middle of
March.
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT LEAVES
Tho ^Admiral Farragut sailed for
the south at 1:45 p ni. with tin fol
lowing passengers: Mr. Ball, J. G.
Anderson, J. M. Pickeral, Mrs. Pearl
Muscott and son. F. S. Ryus P. W.
Wereenhof, J. C. Wilson, Ross J. I
Kenney, Bennett Janies, Cal Hutton,
Mrs. P. J. Hickey, J. A Haight, Mrs
H. E. Revel I, K. A Anderson, Mrs.
Louis Jacobs, Miss Sarah Stout, F.
E. Youngs, F. J. Cox, Dr. H 0
Schaleten and six steerage.
McDonald brothers buy
THE ALASKA PHARMACY
Sam McDonald and Alex McDonald
have purchased the Alaska Pharmacy
and will continue to conduct it as a
*
first class house. The latter is the
popular agent of the Alaska Steam
ship Company, and his brother is an
expert druggist of twenty years ex
perience. The inventory of tho stock ^
is being taken today preparatory to ,
the transfer.
JAMES PROPERTY RICH
Bennett James received a wire
from his partner, George I' riend.
Iditarod, today saying that their
property in that camp which the
Guggenheim dredge is now digging
on is much richer than they had ex
pected. Mr. James left this after
noon on the Farragut for the outside
but will return on his way to the in
terior about the middle of February.
‘TRY THE KEY.” Smokers’ and
epicures' delicacies. Cigars and con
fectionery.
Sourdoughs and Chechacos. Get
ready for mushing to Matanuska by
boarding at Commerce Cafe.
FRESH CHILI and Clam Chowder
at PALACE GRILL.
New shipment of mgs and lino
leums in a large variety of designs
and colorings. Call in and give them
the “once over.*’
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Meal tickets $5.50 for $5.00 at the
Palace Grill.
FOR SALK CHEAP: Smith Type
writer No. 5 and stand. TERMS.
Apply Gateway offico. 10-30—tf
The Gateway can do any sort ot
orinting done in the states. Do n^t
forget that
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It makes no difference how • the
Townsite case is settled. Real Estate j
in Seward is cheap enough to plant
Flower Bulbs in. We just received
one thousand Bulbs direct from Hol
land. Darwin Tulips, Hyacinths, Ro
mans, Narcissus, Daffodils, Iris.
There will be no question about the
title for enough ground to plant these,
and now is tho time to do it.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
WILLOW CREEK MINING
COMPANY WORKS WINTER
William G. Martin manager of the
Alaska Free Gold Mining Company,
of the Willow creek, passed through,
Seward today on the Admiral Far-;
ragut on his way out to the States i
for the winter. Mr. Martin states
that the mining season was pretty
fair this year. He will keep 20 men
at the mine all winter, and says that j
work will commence immediately for
the hauling of coal from Moose creek,
in the Matanuska coal fields, to his
mines and will keep the stamp mills
going this winter by steam.
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COURT PROCEEDINGS
In this morning’s session of the
court the decision in the Ballai »e
Townsite case was read. After read
ing the docket Judge Green attorney
for defense, in the case of T. W. -
Hawkins vs. Napolean Wells, argued
motions for demurrer. This a'Hcr- j
noon the naturalization papers cf
Arthur Meloche and Peter Murray i
were taken out. More motions in t.i j
case of Hawkins vs. Wells were
argued by J. L. Green and L V. Ray, ^
attorney foe the plaintiff.
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You want a social half-hour. “TR\ j
THE KEY.”
Best cigars and refreshments at j
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1—tf [
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Don’t get daffy on the other fel- j
low’s taffy. Best food and custom.
Eat till you bust ’em. THE COM- !
MERGE CAFE.
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Dry goods at Butts.
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RAVINGS DEPOSITS made
now will draw interest at the
rate of Four Per Cent, and
interest will be payable January 1.
An ideal short investment for your
idle funds. #|\ w w
Established 1905
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BANK OF SEWARD
Thin People Made Pat and Fat peo
ple Made Happy at PALACE GRILL.
FOR SALE:—U. S. 30 rimless,
same as new. Inquire Gateway.
Nicely Furnsihcd Rooms. Winter
Rates. Over Carstens. 9-23—tf
“Vitolitra." A fragrant and deli
cious South American tea. It invigo
rates the brain and strengthens the
body.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
THE PALACE GRILL IS NOW
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
The Key offers a premium. See ad
Ever hear of a Jones special
steak ? Try one at Palace Grill.
Second hand goods bought and sold
for cash or on commission. See But
ton's ad. Tuesdays and Fridays. 28-tf
Big new assortment of Arrow
shirts in the newest colorings and
patterns. Get some of the “Gothic'
—the new fall Arrow collar.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Ladies’ and childrens' furnishings
at Butt's.
Snow shoes, dog harness and mush
ers' supplies at Brown & Hawkins,
“Quality First."
Eat at the Capitol Cafe. Alway
ready. Always good. 10-2‘J—tf
Groceries Clothing hardware Furniture
NEW STOCK
4
Just Arrived on S. S. Alliance
D. G* Sugar . . $6.75 per 100 lbs.
Best Yakima Potatoes . 1.75 “ “
Milk—Libby’s or Mt. Vernon, 3.50 “ case 4 doz.
Flour, Best Soft Wheat . 6.75 “ bbl.
Tomatoes, Solid Pack . 4.35 per 1 doz. gal. cans
“ Puree, for soups, 3.75 “ “ “ u
Apples, Best North Yakima, 2.50 “ box
Pearl Oil . . • 3.50 M case
Other Goods in Proportion
Call and Inspect
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wQuality First”
Anchorage SEWARD K n i k
TELEPHONE MAIN 1
I •• PALACE JINGLES ” I
The summers slipping away again,
And winter’s almost here;
The boys are coming from the hills
In search of warmth and cheer.
Come; all you lads from Anchorage
When you crave a glass of beer.
You’re welcome as the flowers In May,
And no one is siwashed here.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE
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“ PALACE JINGLES ”
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass 5f Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they’ve
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that fast Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowship
At the famous Palace Bar.