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SEWARD, ALASkV. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1915.
With apologies to the late departed Tom Moore for changing just two
words:
“Joy, joy forever; our task is done.
“The doubts are passed, the railroad is won.”
Can anyone of us foresee with any degree of accuracy the extent of the
coining development of this city and district, or the manner and time in
which this development wll reach its zenith?
That Seward will be the scene of a great influx of people there is no
doubt but whether the news that this is the terminal will have the same in
stantaneous effect as a gold strike is something which we shall learn within
the next few weeks—possibly within the next few days.
We should always keep before our minds, while indulging in conjecture
about the future of this district, the predominating fact that this is not the
opening of a placer camp, that it is not the speculative fever of the place
where only quick money is to be made and w hose life will be brief.
We have been accustomed to regard Vlaska as a country where only
mining can be carried on successfully and in which life is only tolerable be- (
cause it offers chances to make a quick stake and get out. Me have never
been able to sen* it as a great state with a great permanent population en
gaged in agriculture, manufacturing and many of the other industries that
might be called concomitant. We forget that the vastly greater part of Nor
way and Sweden are further north than we here in Seward are. Seward,
indeed, is further south than Christiania and is in just about the same lati
tude as Stockholm and Petrograd.
Some day Seward will be a great industrial center. This day may be too
far off for any of the present generation to set* but it may come far more
quickly than we expect. In the meantime this district will jump into the
nervous life that conies at the beginning of all new lands awakened by the
opening of great resources. In beginning this life Seward has the advantage
of having as its foster mother the richest government on the earth and the
most progressive. What that government starts it will finish and what that
government decides to be worth developing the world will believe in.
But coming back to the beginning; Which of us can tell what is in
store for the place? Which of us can say that Seward as it is now is not the
infinitesimal germ of the life of a really great city with a great country
tributary to it and a future where hundreds will become millions? The in
dustrial possibilities of all new lands are like the component parts of the
elements around us. They are made up of things which are not dreamt of
in our philosophy. Where we see one possibility of development there may
be ten lying latent.
Now that election times are coming on again a “poetic” quotation from |
another poet than Tom Moore might he in order;
“Before election I know every man.
After election I don’t give a damn.”
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND i
It is reported from Dawson that the
Guggenheim Yukon Gold company will
acquire the Treadwell concessions:
there. The latter company are known
to be in financial difficulties, labor
liens and other indebtedness remain
ing unsettled to the extent of $100.
000.
Senator Charles Sulzer, of South
eastern Alaska, is in favor of the re
peal of the territorial tax on the out
put of one of our greaest minerals.
He says: “The tax of ter. cents a
ton on copper is not fair to the small
copper mines. The copper properties
producing in Alaska are being de
veloped under expensive and unfavor
able conditions.
Publicity has been given in San,
Francisco and Portland papers to a j
statement that the Border Line Trans
portation Co., successor of the North
land Steamship Co., was to take over
the Portland-Alaska Steamship line.
However, the Border Line Transporta
tion Co. will not make such a move
and will operate exclusively from
Puget sound. It will be remembered
that the Portland Line, which operat
ed at a heavy loss last summer, was
withdrawn late m the fall and it is
doubtful if it will be resumed.—Rail
way and Marine News.
Much valuable time has been spent
by the members of the Alaska legisla
ture on the question of hiring a law
yer. The theory that the expense
would be greater than Alaska could
bear is very faulty. Alaska can af
ford anything that is needed. Just so
we get our money's worth. And there
is the meat of the whole matter.
Where is the lawyer who, with his
helpers and clerks, stenographers, etc.
would really earn $25,000 or $30,000 ^
a year for the territory? A member■
of the legislature, himself a lawyer,
estimates the cost as above stated.
Until the business of Alaska becomes j
so great that an attorney general can j
earn his salary, we don’t want him.
Douglas News.
Fairbanks has thirteen saloons, and
now seeks to induce the district judge
not to increase the number.
Win. G. Thomas, U. S. Commission
er at Wrangell, is making motions and
theutening to collect the poll tax this
year.—Ex.
WASHINGTON, March 14.—The
department of commerce which pur
chased Peary’s North Pole ship, the
Roosevelt, for the bureau of fisheries
for use in Alaskan waters, has offered
the command to Captain Barlett, fam
ous for the Peary and Stefansson
Arctic expeditions.
Captain Bartlett is now hunting
seals in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The Roose velt is being converted in
to an oil burner. #
FOR SALE.
7 dog team with sled, or will sell
dogs singly. Bargain. Inquire
Carstcns Pkg. Co.
Special Value, Heavy Wool Sox,
35c, 3 prs. for $1.00, just the thing,
for wear ir. Shoe Pacs. Brown &
Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Chop Suey and Chinese Noodles at
the Commerce after 7 p. m.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The J
Branch.
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NO. 10705.
treasury department.
Office of Comptroller of the Cur
rency. *
Washington, D. C., February 15, 1915.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evi
dence presented to the undersigned,
it has been made to appear that “THE
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ;
ALASKA AT SEWARD" in t!ie vil
lage of Seward in the Third Judicial
District and Territory of Alaska has
complied with all the provisions of
the statutes of the United States, re
quired to be complied with before an
DO YOU WANT A SPRING SUIT?
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We mean by that a Spring Suit
made of the fabric that you like, in the
style that you like with your own in
dividual ideas as regards the little
extras that go to make up a tailored
suit, and spells s-a-t-i-s-f-a-c-t-i-o-n
If you would, we ask that you call
at once and look over the new Spring
Samples now on display. They are
the best that we have ever carried, and
the new styles are the smartest in
years.
This is our new Idea. • We want a
line of men’s suits that is different
and better than anything that has
ever been shown in Alaska. We want ^
to give to the men of Seward, a clothes (
Service that is better than any town
in Alaska can boast of.
To do this, we ask that you work
with us to this extent. That you come
in and look over the samples, let us
take your measure and ideas on the
little extras that go to make up your
individual suit, and then we will send
and have the suit made at no expense
to you.
WE WANT IT FOR STOCK.
You are under no obligation to take
the suit at all, we are obliged to you
for the trouble that you have gone to,
in order, to help us get the idea
launched. The suit is here for sale
and we have an individually selected
stock of clothes that is the peer of
any stock in Alaska.
HOWEVER
If you ever want a suit of clothes, you will know that at this store there is a suit made to your measure,
the style that you like and the fabric that you like, and that it was made for you. WILL YOU HELP— r
THE MINER'S STORE r
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t Forget the Parcel Post** Seward, Alaska
association shall be authorized to
commence the business of Banking;
NOW THEREFORE I, JOHN
SKELTON WILLIAMS, Comptroller
of the Currency, do hereby certify
I that “THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL
BANK OF ALASKA AT SEWARD”
in the village of Seward in the Third
Judicial District and Territory of Al
aska is authorized to commence the
business of Banking as provided in
Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness
my hand and Seal of office this
fifteenth day of February, 1915.
(SIGNED) JNO. SKELTON WIL
LIAMS
Comptroller of the Currency
Date of first publication March 18,
1915.
Date of last publication May 27, 1915.
The Bank will open for business on
or about April 15th next. Due notice
will be given in this paper.
Gaston Hardy,
Vice President. I
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“ The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
FOR THE HOME OR TRAIL
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods,
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies' Furnishings,
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies'
and gents',
Slickers and Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, Wool (iloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men,
Paints, Oils andTurpentine,
Chinaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
House Furnishings,
Wall Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Buick Satisfaction
What you desire and demand in a
motor car you will find in a Buick
You got Power; you get Strength of Construction; you
get Beauty of line and finish; you get comfort and easy
riding qualities; you get Economy and upkeep and
mileage —You Get Motor Car Satisfaction.
Every model has the Buick Valve-In-Head Motor, recog
nized by engineers everywhere as the most powerful type
Built InTours and Sixes -Three Touring Cars and Two Roadsters
C 24-$ 1010. C 25-SI085, C 36-$l335, C 37-$l385, C 55-$l800
P. o. B. SEATTLE, WASH.
Come inland see the 11)15 models. We will gladly
give you a demonstration.
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE.
A Ten
Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns.
Come and see them vhen
in Seattle.
King Bros.
Company
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash.
SHIRTS
$1.50 Up
- CRATETS
50c Up
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of Justice
“NO-PO-RO” STORM PROOF
SEARSMADE
A heav but dressy shoe for POLICEMEN. POSTMEN and men who want shoe character as well as shoe
service. Ileavv boxcalf uppers, two heavy full soles with two rows heavy stitching around soles, special ru
ber welt between uppers and sole, full brown kid or wearproof duck lining, solid throughout. rsone dc ^ier.
Also carried in mens’ and boys’ heavy waterproof chrome uppers, Goodyear welt sole for hard wotK aim usa^ .
OUR SIX SHOE FACTORIES owned and controlled by us have a combined output of over 12,000 pairs of
shoes every working day in the year and employ 1800 people. Think of the saving: Leather bought d t ect
from the tanner; shoes shipped direct to you. Usually the factory sells to the wholesaler, the w holesai er to
the retailer and he in turn to the wearer. We add only one profit, saving you both the wholesaler s anc> the
retailer’s profits, to say nothing of the economy of our vast output.
Searsmade Stands for Quality
OUR SHOE GUARANTEE: Complete satisfaction or money back, including all charges.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
Lang’s (Pat.) Hot Blast Smokeburning
STOVES AND RANGES
Are GUARANTEED to burn but onc-half as much
fuel as OLD STYLE RANGES.
Because they consume all gases and smoke In
fuel. All fuel is burned from top.
The “PACIFIC,” as shown In cut. Is our Stand
ard Family Range- made in three sires.
We Make Stoves from $1.00 to $300
Write us for Catalogues,
f. S. LANG MANUFACTURING CD.,
2756 First Avenue, South, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
H. V. HOBEN A. FDA VIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
--Dealers In—
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phone*, Main 17 and 41
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Land’s Hanses
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Titfht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plujfs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Makhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening Celt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellows
Wheel Bar row 9
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA COflPANY ssr«0
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
SANTA ANA leaves Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Duich Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
GiT Right reserved to change this schedule without notice^i
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPT1LL, Ager.t
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pno*.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bath rooms. Rates reasonable.
, FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Bust
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right- Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Ssward