SEWARD GATEWAY
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■nteml Second Cl»*« matter August 24th.
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iftar »he Act of Congress of March 8.18T9.
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SATURDAY. DKUKMBKK
RIGHT ON MINE DISCOVERY
<Iov. Hoggatt ran counter to Alaska
opinion in his attack upon territorial
government but he is nearer than
Delegate Waskey to the noptdar view
on mining discoveries. lie urges that
the general ruling of the courts upon
that isstr is emineutU fair, namely,
'hat such imlica'iotts of mineral as lead
*:i man to 1>* slow lurther work upon the
ground constitute a valid discovery.
Ml . \V aske\ *s col cut i'll that gold
VViokersba.!;; ,, , •. \ Lee. th.f t! • e.v
eoncli'(v ■ i rooi oi mineral groom,
bur w i> s jdy evidence to bo sub
mitted to a a \. The appellate eont !
held it to lie eonc.U'iv e ami mining
sent inn at agrei >.
The t's upon w hich a mining loca
tion should stand or fall in the his: 1
analysis should be good faith on the
part of the locator. If a man thinks
he has mineral and is willing to dig
for it when he isn\ making his >alt
why not let him dig unhampered by
anything but advice to quit? Alaska
has man} thousand square miles of
mineral-bearing rock, gravel and sand,
open to discovery and location. Why
animate the microbes of pure cussed-!
ness to make trouble for a |K>or devil
who first landed on one attenuated
tract? If lie complies with the annual
labor requirement who is damaged but i
himself if he never takes out a color?
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THE WISE SYNDICATE
The Guggenheim-Morgan syndicate
is starting wisely in its coup to gobble
Alaska. Having ascertained that all
federal business in Alaska i> filtered
through the president’s pet, Capt.
Jarvis, the syndicate has elected to
place Capt. Jarvis at the head of its
Alaska corporal ions.
Here is the program. The big syn
dicate will formulate the demands
which are intended to make for its ,
interest'. Its general manager will
pass them dong to the governor and
t ho prt 'bit lit. The governor and the
president will recommend and time
>erviiii eongr.'"Mu n and >enator' will
legislate accordingly. The delegates
elected by the people of Alaska are
not supposed to know what the people
want, or the ptople don't know what
is good for them In either ca>*- what
could 1h> more proper than to deliver I
Alaska over to a Wall street syndicate
as a private preserve? Men who don’t
want to work for the Guggenheim
Morgan syndicate can move out of the
territO"v and get a job 'Omewhere
else. ^
There i> no need for anybody to
waste tears over Mrs. Bradley, who
killed Kx-Senator Arthur Brown he
cause he refused to marry her after he
had deserted bis own family on her
account. She was no spring chicken
when she got tangled up with Brown.,
She was a widow of almost middle age,
with children, when she scandalized
Salt Lake City and helped Brown to
disgrace his family and hers with self
ish deliberation. She 'pent Brown’s
money, defied his wife openly, and
once lived on hi> ranch in Idaho for
several months until his son went
there, bundled her and her kids in a
wagon and compelled a hired man to i
drive them otT the place. She is not a
persecuted heroine but a brazen ad
ventu ress.
It is charged that the present coal
shortage has been produced artificially
by the railroads to "punish * tin* peo
ple because congress incorporated a
clause in the railroad rate bill forbid*!
ding common carriers to carry freight
in whose production they are inter
ested. This was a blow at the coal
roads, which own most of the coal
mines of the country and have always
cornered the product to suit them-(
selves, killing competition by failing
to furnish cars to independent opera
tors when tin' latter became trouble-:
some. The interdict against owner-.
ship of production by common carriers
goes into effect January | 1.
The Vancouver chamber of com-1
metre and sailors* union are raising a
fund to give Mrs. Patterson a Christ
mas present for heroic action and the
steamboat men of Seattle, not to be
outdone in liberality, are recommend
ing her to the favorable notice of Andy
Carnegie’s medal factory.
British Columbia has been having a
great deal of trouble with strikes in
the coal mines and a sarcastic writer
at Nelson suggests that the Canadian
government develop coal property it
self and work it only when a strike is
on, in order to prevent the coal famines
which are so disastrous to people who
are merely coal consumers. He also
suggests that the government conduct
restaurants during strikes, at which
women and children may eat free.
Then the strikers and operators may
tight as long as they enjoy it, without
damage to anybody else.
Gov. Hoggatt’s denial of the state
ment attributed to him that the saloon
element is the main support of the
territorial government cause puts him
m a better light before the people of
Alaska. As an individual he has the
sumo right to his opinion as any other
citizen and if lack of information in
line i him to Udiove that a majority of
ilie people of the territory shared his
view* on local government he has
doubtle** leceiveu new light through
•he medium id the messages sent from
I o\m \la*ka to Delegate Waskey.
>"* iho op|Mwih vio*v.
i i * , .1 ir:i 111',! -ay- tin1 vi•:»I dealers
in liluttr' for th* coal -horlago he- j
ri - flit'V didn't get tile COfll -eVenilj
:*ni!.'!;- ago. li will lie remembered
M-ve1 runtli- ago it was impo
h,V-- in gi i cars to tran-port wheat or
■ r. |t mu-t lie, therefore, that
th«- ra irom - were then holding empty
e;.r- for t 'e real order- which never j
came. Tie* railroads are never foi
blame for anything that goe- wrong.
Th- Poitou State-mint bought 100.
Poo ounce- of -ilver on November 0 at
71.*27 eent- an ounce. About the same
time the St at tie assay ollice was allow
ing'a fraction over t>4. Is this corro
sion of 7 cents produced chemically by
the Seattle spirit?
The Chicago school board has begun
a war of extermination on high school
fraternities, which the Chicago Chron
icle describes as hoodlum clubs. The
“frat-” have become a nuisance which
adult society feels obliged to abate.
The >enate has ordered that presi
dential messages printed in “reformed”
arthography be reprinted in the Eng
lish language. This may give David
Lira ham Phillips a text for another
chapter on “thetreason of the senate.”
Before election the republican cam
paign committee claimed 222 members
>f the next house “sure.” The party
elected222, so it seems that the demo
crats carried everything that was not
mre for the other fellows.
The northwestern railroads are mov-1
ng coal car- at the rate of a mile a I
lay. Now can’t some arrangement be
made to place executive orders affect- j
iugr Alaska on those car- so as to give j
die territory a chance?
\V. K. Hearst’s -tatement ofhi-com
uaign expenses put the total at $256,270.
Phe Brooklyn Eagle added these fig-,
ure-together and obtained a suggest-j
ive number.
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The last we heard of the Swedish
king his heart w as in a bad w ay, but
the cable fails to tell u- what happen
ed next.
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If Jeffries collides with John Arthur
Johnson another colored trooper will
go out of service.
WEEKLY WEATHER RECORD
Weathet record for the week ending
December 22:
Temperature.
Max. Min.
Sunday 39 13 Cloudy
Monday 39 35 Light rain
Tuesday 3S 34 Cloudy
Wednesday 34 30 Pt cloudy
Thursday 3o 22 Snow;
Friday 22 20 Snow ;
Saturday 21 IT Clear j
SEWARD STEAMERS
Portland: sailed from Seattle loth;
from Juneau 21st.
Saratoga: sails from Seattle 24th.
Bertha: sails from Seattle 25th.
Pennsylvania: sails from Seattle 1st.
Jeanie: arrived in Seattle 20th.
Shelikof: sailed for Seattle 14th.
Dora; sailed for Pnalaska 15th.
Portland Passes Juneau
It was learned today that the steam- J
er Portland sailed from Juneau for the
westward yesterday morning at 8
o'clock. She did not go to Sitka. It
ha> been announced that her mail con
traet has been changed, leaving out
Sitka, but Operator McGuire of the
Seward office says it is certain the
boat did not go to Sitka because an op
erator at that town, transferred to
Valdez, was obliged 'to take a local
boat from Sitka to Juneau to catch the
Portland at the latter place. This may
bring the Portland in Seward just at
the right time to bust up the firemen’s
ball Christmas night, as with good
weather she will be in Valdez Christ
mas eve. _
Meet me at the Branch. *
BIG PLANS FOR
FIREMEN’S BALL
Committee Promises to Make It
Most Notable Event of
Winter Season.
The firemen’s ball Christmas night
is planned updn a scale and with a
variety of attractions intended to put
all other social events of the sea
son in the second class. The ball is
given to equip the volunteer firemen
with raiment suited to lire lighting
and everybody is chipping in just like
buying presents for the family.
The presents donated will be dis-i
posed of among ticket holders by
drawing during the progress' of the
ball. Kvery ticket purchaser gets a j
ticket in the drawing when he enters,
which gives him a chance at the
prizes These are donated by business
men and other citizens. The li*t
follow-.;
(late Prizes for Ladies
S< : si'.viT kr.ivc'i and forks. Seward
(’orn me trial < ’onipany.
Manicure set . <)wl 1 •rug (’o.
>5 in trade, Frye Itruhn Co.
s') in tr ade. A. I >. Drug Store.
s.'i ia trade, Reward Light A Power
t \>.
Haildozen photographs, Kvans.
One rick of wood, .1. S. Hoftnan.
so pair shoes, Corlew.
Prizes for Men
Stetson hat, Clayson.
$5 cash, Kenai Lumber A Fuel Co.
Box HotTmau House cigars, Fraser.
Scarf pin, Babbage.
$2.50 in trade. Could & Conner.
Razor, Brownell.
The following donations were also
made and will be handled to the best
advantage by the committee:
New Model “Keystone” fire extin
guisher, Brown A Hawkins.
$5 cake, Carl Werner.
Big turkey, Carstens Packing Co.
$2.50 cash, Colwell.
Printing for ball, Gateway.
$5 cash, Bank of Seward.
$5 cash, Seward Water A Power
Jompauy.
$5 cash, Coleman House.
$5 pair shoes, J. S. Hatfield.
Three prizes will be given to ticket
sellers. All the kids in town are sell
ng tickets and the three who sell the
lighest number will receive prizes as
ollows: 1st, rifle, given by E. (*
Ftichards; 2nd, sled, given by J. L.
jraef: 3rd, sweater, given by M.
Oruxinman.
PORTLAND WAKING UP
relegram Says Town Is Trying to
Share in Alaska Trade.
The Portland Telegram editorially
.ays that two-thirds of the required
imount has been raised in Portland to
nit on a line of steamers to Alaska.
Commenting upon the situation it says:
“Alaska has knocked at Portland’s
loor for a long time. The Alaska
miner and business man have sought
:o gain admission on a trade basis; and
it has been the fault wf the Portland
business man that they have not.
Flier*' lias been much agitation favor
ing their admittance. This agitation
lias frequently assumed organized
form; and, now and then, has aroused
a measure of optimism which presaged
splendid results. As often as this has
happened disap|K>intment has follow
ed. Scheme after scheme toward the
establishment of a direct line of com
mercial communication between this
city and Alaska points have failed; be
cause, when the crucial point was
readied, for one reason or another,
there was failure of financial support.
In the talk stages of the crusade there
was considerable doing: hut the lack of
activity in the money stage has been
too painfully apparent.
“Having in mind the marked awaken
ing of Portland business interests in
the past two or three years, the failure
to respond to the demand of the Alaska
people in the establishment of direct
trade relations has been indeed remark
able. It is the more astonishing, when
we realize how profitable that trade
has been to another community, and
the possibilities of development that
are, as yet, hardly within our concep
tion.
“Gold mining alone is the basis of a
profitable interchange, the extent of
which no man can measure at this
time. But gold mining is but one of
the talents disclosed by the unrolling
of the Alaska napkin. There isthcbest
of evidence, amounting to absolute as
surance in fact, that coal and oil will
one day compete in value with the pre
cious metal as an Alaska output.
“It now appears that the definite,the
financial, feature of this Alaska trade
problem is about to be solved."
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Go to the Alaska Cafe for meals at
all hours from 6:30 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Everything of best quality and served
fresh and clean. *
C. T. Daggett, Dentist.
Booms 2, 3 and 4. A. B. Drug Bldg.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Over Bank of Seward
SEWARD - - - ALASKA
CECIL H. CLEGG
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Fourth Avenue, • Seward, Aka.
L. V. RAY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Shawhan Bid, Washington St.
E. E. RITCHIE
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW
Shawhan Building, Seward, Alaska
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H. S. WATERMAN
MINING ENGINEER
Assay Office. Valdez. Alaska.
Cold - - ■ tl.-‘*»
Cold jukI Silver - - •-* <"»
Copper - * 1
Cold. Silvei and Copper !
Report' and examinations if mines.
Cash should i.reornpmiy all samples
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If you desire, write or ship to
MCMILLAN FUR & WOOL CO.
41 Langley St., Victoria, B. C.
REMODELED
THE RAINIER-GRAND HOTEL
SEATTLE
Popular Prices —New Manigement
Central Location-Eoropua Plan
Greatest Cafe and Bar Service in the City
Wilson & Whlti Co.. Prop. Chas Perry, Hgr
FRANK H.LASCY
U. S. MINERAL and LAND
Surveyor for the District of Alaska,
and NOTARY PUBLIC
Addres Seldovia, Cook Inlet, Alaska,
or care Mail Agent, Steamer Dora
G. W. PALMER
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Prospector s Outfits High
est Prices Paid for Furs—
KnikP. O. Alaska
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A delightful perfumed lotion for
; Chapped Hands, Face or Lips.
Superior to glycerine or camphor
ice. Gloves can be worn ini me
diately after using.
Price, 50c per bottle.
DRUG CO.
WES AI.I.EK. MGK. j
■ Seward, Alaska.
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Opposite Postoffice
Fresh home-made Bread. Pies
and Cakes every day.
Whole Wheat, Graham, Rye
Bread and Pompernickle al
ways on hand.
C. WERNER, Proprietor
PACIFIC COAST TRADING
=C0MPANY=
-Be sure, before buying your
( I SHOES I )
To take a look at our stock of fine ones just received. Also
Shoe Packs, Rubber Boots, and the finest Line
of Men’s Shirts in town. -
And in regard to Outfitting, will say for the benefit
I of the stranger that would like to know who does that busi
ness in Seward, and the best place: Just ask the first man
you meet on the street after arriving and he will tell you
just where to go. Our customers have confidence in us,
and therefore wo are willing to abide by any decision they
may make \
T. I). CO BLEW, Mgr
I KNIK TRADING COMPANY I
| O. G. HERNING. Manager.
| PROVISIONS, HARDWARE, CLOTHING, EU3BE3 1
8 GOODS, SAMP OUTFITS, ETC.
PROSPECTORS OUTFITS A SPECIALTY
Outfits moved from Knik to Yentna and Tokashitna Districts at
reasonable rates. You can secure your outfits for Feb
ruary daliveryby advancing
25 Per Cent. I
Mail your order, with deposit, to the KNIK TRADING CO. at
once for reservation.
P. S. Yukon Sleds and Pit Saws sold out.
TINNING PLUMBING
HARDWARE
Guns, Ammunition, Mechanics' Tools, Cutlery.
Miner’s Conveying Hose and Tents
STOVES AND RANGES
GRANITE AND TINWARE
M p*1 Fourth Ave., Seward, Alaska
• ** “■* ® Prompt attention given mall orders
THE BANK THEATRE
Del Clark, Proprietor
Entertainments Every Evening
Best of Wines, Liquors and Cigars at the Bar
Board of Trade
Fourth Avenue. Seward, Alaska
Only the choicest goods dispensed
Club Rooms in connection
Furnished Apartments up stairs
New, Neat and Comfortable. t. V. THOMAS, Prop.
THE PALACE
W. P. HENRY & CO.
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
First Class Cafe in Connection
Fourth Avenue ^^^SeWardt^Alasjta^^
THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
(Incorporated November, 1903, under the laws of Alaska)
Office—on Fourth avenue, near Adams, Seward, Alaska
To the Ladles, Gentlemen and Children: |
You are all invited to call and see our stocks of No- I
tions, Dry Goods and Furnishing Goods for ladies and gen
tlemen. We have the most complete line of Ladies’ Purses
ever brought to the city, and a variety of Notions from r:
which to select a present for any one. $
And don’t forget that we have a line line of Groceries I
of all kinds—everything good -for Christmas, and at low
prices, also. Tobaccos, Cigars, Pipes, Etc. Cigars by the
box cheap. __
Seward Commercial Co.
White House on the Levee