Secretary Lane
*
Sends an Article
Tells All-Alaska Review Session of
Congress Makes Special
One Impossible.
Another most courteous letter was
received this morning by the editor ,
of the All-Alaska Review from
Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the In- j
terior. The letter was signed by him
self and was an acknowledgement of
the letter received by him from the
publishers of the Review in answer to
a letter sent by the Secretary. In the
letter to Mr. Lane the Review asked
him if he could find time to explain
to Alaskans all about his Develop
ment board, or write about the rail
road or some other subject of inter
est to Alaskans. Mr. Lane replies to
this by sending an article which he
wrote some time ago and which will
be used later, at least in part. It is
too late for the December issue and j
was widely published months ago in
outside papers so that most Alaskans
know its contents. However, it will
be mighty useful for time to time.
Mr. Lane states in his letter that “it
would be indeed a great pleasure for
me to write you an article, hut with j
congress coming on next week I just
'annot find the time.” This leaves the
lope that the secretary of the Inter
or will respond later.
VLASKA-G VSTINEAU
Cl TS DOWN FORCE
Had to Reduce Work and Large Num
ber of Men are Forced to
Lie Idle.
The Alaska-Gastineau mine at Ju
neau has now reduced its operations
from six thousand tons of ore a day
to four thousand and a large number
of men have been laid off. The reduc
tion is due to runnr..g into poor ore
it is said. This news was brought on;
the Farragut today hut it has been
known for some time that the stock
of the company has fallen tremend
ously and the outlook down there is
not regarded as at all promising.
BT 1LDS FRAME HOCSE
ON HIS HOMESTEAD
George Gilson, who came in from
Mile 20 last Monday, has nearly com- j
pleted a fine new frame house, 12 feet
by 10. on his homestead off Vile 20 on |
kenai lake near Mother White’s
place. The lumber for the building!
was obtained from the local sawmill
ot nho lake, and when completed the j
house will be a credit to the locality.;
Coffees and teas at URRA( H S.
GREAT ELECTRIC CO.
BUYS VALDEZ PLACER
Property of the Valdez Creek Min
ing Co. Purchased by the
General Electric Co.
Frank E. Y'oungs writes F. J.
Cotter that negotiations have been
completed whereby the General Elec
tric company, of New York, the larg
est electrical manufacturers in the
United States, if not in the world,
purchased the holdings of the Valdez
Creek Mining company. This piece
of placer is one of the largest and
most valuable of any in Alaska and
was developed and managed by A. H.
Bryant, formerly of Seward and a
partner of Mr. Youngs. The Electric
company will take charge of the mine
immediately and carry on operations
there on a larger scale than ever be
fore.
At the time of writing Mr. Youngs
was at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in
New York City and says that he
would leave immediately for the coast
and would probably sail from Seattle
for his home in Seward about Decem
ber ISth.
“POOR OLD- FIRE ALARM
AND BALL DISCUSSED AT
MEETING LAST NIGHT
The matter of the ineffectiveness of
the present tire bell to give sufficient
alarm was on of the main points
of discussion at the meeting of the
firemen last night held in the tire hall.
One of the firemen pointed out that
at the last alarm while he was at
home on Fifth Avenue, directly op
posite the bell, he did not hear the bell
and consequently appeared on the
scene too late to do any good. In the
case of a great fire in the business
section, and such a condition arose
where several of the firemen would
not be present on account of the poor
alarm, the amount of damage and the
loss cannot be estimated. Ihey will
urge the council to take the matter in
hand and remedy the alarm system
before anything really serious turns j
up. Again it was arg ted that the old
location of the bell, in front of the
post office, was much more handy
than the present for night calls and
gave much better sendee. It is
thought the sendee could be remedied,
at least partially, by raising the bell
on standard above the height of the
nearest buildings.
One of the big attractions of the
coming Firemen’s Ball, on New
Years’ Eve, will be the side show.
No details are ready for publication
as yet but it is promised that the com
ing ball will be the crowning event of
the social season.
William Good, who mushed over
from Ruby, brings the report that the
trails are broken for twenty inch
sleds, especially between Lakeview
and Richardson and that he would ad
vise those who intend to mush inside
to use sleds not wider than twenty
inches. For wider sleds traveling is
very difficult.
John Rice, who recently bought the
McKinley House on Fifth avenue,
started this afternoon papering and
fixing up the rooms on the lower
floor ready for roomers. He thinks
there will have to be some carpenter
work in fixing up the second floor,
but expects soon toh avet he building
ready for business.
Dry goods at Butts.
EMPRESSTHEATRE
Thurs., Dec. 16th, 8:15 p. m.
PATHE WEEKLY NEWS
“Fogg's Millions"
Two-Act Vitagraph Drama
“Indian Suffragettes
Comedy
Admission 25 cents Children 10 cents
CHRISTMAS WILL SOON BE HERE!
and that nicely decorated Cake for the center of your Xmas
Dining Table is waiting at tl\e
HOME BAKERY PHONE ADAMS 115
SERVICE WHICH WILL PLEASE YOU:
The accommodating, personal service which this
bank extends to every person who enters its
banking rooms is just the kind of attention
that will please and satisfy you.
We not only handle carefully and efficiently
all the business you entrust to us, but we do
everything possible to make you feel the in
terest and friendliness which we have in the
people of this commun.tv.
We invite your business.
BANK OF SEWARD
i'»tablishe<] 1005
Alaska Point Bluff Coal
NEXT SHIPMENT ARRIVING DEC. 24
ORDER EARLY! A. G. de SHERBININ
TH[ UP-TO-DATE JEWEIRY STORE
You can find something that will
please you all for CHRISTMAS
at Ceorge the Jeweler
As good a selection of goods as you will
find in Alaska. PRICES ARE RIGHT
and goods are of the BEST MAKES,
Guaranteed by the manufacturers and
GEORGE A. MIRLACH
NEWS NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Secrest and son
left this morning on the train for
Anchorage starting out from 34 by1
dog team. Vic 0. Olson and Way -
Bowker arrived last Monday each
with a dog team and returning they
will take Mrs. Secrcst and son in one
sled and baggage in the other.
Harry Whittemore went out to Mile
23 this morning to join the corps of
government surveyors, accompanied
by J. 1). Meachem, who laid oflf a day |
or so on account of his health.
Dick Lane went out to the Oasis
this morning and will spend a month i
or so there.
E. U. McFarland, superintendent of I
the telegraph lines anil Herbert
Tozier, superintendent, made a tour
of inspection along the line today as j
far as Mile 34.
Mrs Lulu Manthey returned to her
home at Mile Six this morning after
spending a few days in town.
Denney Driscoll, formerly of Sew
ard, is now in Seattle.
|
Local Republicans had an informal
talk last evening, it is said. The
meeting for the formation of a club ,
may be sailed in a few days.
C. 0. Sutherland, of Seattle arrived
on the Farragut this morning to look ;
over the country with the intention of
locating here if things look favorable.
Miss Katherine McKean, daughter;
of Mrs. W. A. C. Baldwin, arrived on
the Farragut this morning to spend
the holidays with her folks. Mis Mc
Kean has been away from Seward for
nearly ten months, spending most of
her time in Portland and Seattle.
Otko Delabar, an oldtimer of Alas-1
ka and formerly of Nelchina, came in
on the Farragut and will leave for
Knik in a day or so to sec how things
look.
Of the many experiences of Mail
Clerk Thwaites, the latest thing out
is his high diving. While north bound
on the Northwestern he fell through
the hatch at Juneau and was laid up
for a day, but is now feeling alright.
Arthur Meloche and Dan Dunlap
made a trip down the bay yesterday
to Mr. Meloche’s prospect between
Tonsina and Spruce creeks. They re
port less snow there today’ than a
year ago.
The Five Hundred Club will meet to
morrow evening at the home of Mrs.
E. E. Anderson.
Two hundred cases of eggs that
were consigned to the Alaskan En
gineering Commission at Anchorage
"nave been reshipped on the Farragut
for Seattle markets.
The Admiral Farragut had 60 tons
of freight for Seward this trip.
The Bank of Seward is distributing
exceedingly nice Christmas presents
in the shape of receptacles for valu-1
able papers, etc.
The Gateway has just printed cards
for a big teamsters' ball which will
take place at Latouche Christmas
night.
G. A. Vinger, the well known sales
man of the J. B. Caro Co., of Juneau,
is laid up in a Juneau hospital with
appendicitis, and was operated on i
about ten day’s ago. The information
was brought to Seward by Purser
Carl Strout of the Farragut.
George Kosmos leaves on the Far
ragut to spend the holidays in Seattle.
The Alameda sailed from Juneau at
3 o’clock yesterday afternoon instead
of in the morning as first reported.
She is expected in Friday afternoon.
The error occured in the sending of
the cable from Juneau.
Mackinaws, Pants, Socks, Boots,
Packs, Underwear. Anything you
need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Phone your orders for Xmas cakes,
puddings and bakery goods to Adams
115, the Home Bakery. 12-13tf
See the ready made skirts ar.d
waists at Butt's.
Beginning Monday, Dec. 6th special
sale on laces and ribbons, 33 and a
third per cent. off. One week onl>.
Seward Commercial Co.
Extra fancy canned goods, Urbach's.
Percolators, Electric and Common,
Casseroles, El Grillo-Toasters. Make
sensible presents. Buy of SEWAIU)
COMMERCIAL CO.
Ladies' and childrens' furnishings
at Butt’s.
Christmas goods at Urbach's
CAPITOL CAFE RE-OPENEI)
The well known Capitol Cafe, *Irs.
Ayres, proprietor, is open again for
business. Best of cooking and ser
vice, and a big bill of fare to choose
from. tf
Meet me at The Branch.
FOR SALE
10 work dogs. 10 sets harness. I
sled. All in prime condition, h. 0. IL
Cordova. Jos. Emperly, Cordova,
Alaska. 12-15 tf.
Best cigars ana refreshments at
Terminal Bar. See ad. Il l
BAGDAD, CITY OF CALIPHS, IS OBJECTIVE
OF BRITISH IN ASIA MINOR CAMPAIGN.
I in the pictures No. 1 shows view of the city of Bagdad. with ijueerly shaped boats
_ riv,,r Tigris- No 2 view of city showing barracks of Iurktsh sold rs. .
map of Asia Minor, with proposed Bagdad railroad, partly completed and po
IlBon. of cities of Constantinople and Bagdad. German reports say the Bilt.sh
advance against Bagdad has been checked "ou‘h,"' K“''u^g.ud becausa
mutiny of Indian troops, who refused to march further again, t tti h
of the pr-ence In that city of objects sacred to their rHI^on. ' rho H U sh
executed every tenth Indian soldier of several battalions the quoted diet a
"but the Indians openly refused to march against Sulman Bak and l ag
S where several holy Images are burled. The general situation In Asia Minor
is decidedly lea* advantageous to the British than recently, j
Groceries Clothing
Hardware Furniture
(Christmas Announcement
WITH our Large and Complete Assortment
of High Grade Merchandise we offer you
- Ideal Facilities for Christmas Shopping.
We have Gifts Suitable for All!
Suggestions for Men:
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suits and Overcoats
Nettleton & Walkover Shoes, Felt Slippers
Pendleton Fleece Wool Bath Robes
Smoking Jackets
Fur-lined and Silk-lined Gloves
Sweaters, Sweater Coats and Fancy Vests
Collar and Handkerchief Boxes
Collar, Tie and Handkerchief Box Sets
Bill Folds, Pocket Books. Cigar Cases
Lapel Watch Fobs, Cuff Button Sets, Scarf Pins
A large assortment of Suspenders and Garter Sets
Handkerchiefs and Neckties
Gifts Suitable for Women are:
UMBRELLAS, of which we have the Best and Largest Assortment ever
shown in Seward
Daniel Green Felt Slippers in a Large and Beautiful Array of Colorings
and Styles
Stationery, Table Linen and Napkins, Pendleton Fleece Wool Blankets
Percolators and Aluminum Ware, Rogers Bros’. 1817 Silverware
Carving Sets and Savoy Roasters
For Boys and Girls:
Mackinaw Coats and Shoes, Sleds and Skates
Come in and look over our stock before making
your selections.
BROWN & HAWKINS
Anchorage SEWARD Knik
"Quality First”
“ PALACE JINGLES "
The summer’s 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 shvashed here.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS Cafe "and Lunch Counter in Connection j BILL DEVINE
“ PALACE JINGLES ”
They meet down at the Palace
For a glass of Sherwood Rye,
And to tell about the finds they've
made,
As the winter passes by.
Bring on that faat Interior bunch,
And from every camp afar,
For we join you in goodfellowehip
At the famous Palace Bar.