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When President Wilson objects to the literacy test for immigrants he is
perfectly right. Literacy never could pro\e a man to be better than the
illiterate in the essentials. \ good man may be illiterate and a 'cry literal*
man has often been shown to he a gentleman of the order that no one would
care to meet in the dark.
Some of the most illiterate people in the world are the people ot the
most unspoiled characters and the bigger hearts. 1 he fact that a man is abl*
to read the papers docs not mean that he is better than the man who does
not.
We ha'** a wrong conception of so-called education as a rule. By being
able to read and write a man is often exposed to greater dangers than if he
could do neither. That is what is meant in a way by the famous statement
that a little learning is a dangerous thing.
The most easy prey to those who want to influence the mind is the man
who has this little dangerous learning We see this all the time in our politi
cal life. Demagogues are able easily to capture the indi'idual who is able |
to read his speeches but whose training and intellect are not of the kind to
enable him to see beyond the surface 1 he most dangerous citizen is the one
who just knows enough to be nasty.
This is not saying, of course, that a person had better be illiterate than
literate. It is only trying to show that literacy by no means ensures better
citizenship. An old woman may come to the l nited States from Europe who
didn’t know B from a bull’s foot and who might raise a family that would
be an honor to the land of her adoption. Most of the anarchistic tendencies
of the present day are due to those who ha'e this little dangerous learning, j
They know enough to understand that the arrangement of things human are
by no means perfect but they do not know enough to understand that nothing
human can he perfect or to understand that their methods of removing evil
are still greater c'ils than the conditions whose removal they desire.
President Wilson is one of the most highly cultured individuals that
ever sat in the presidential chair of the I'nited States and because of this
fact, not in spite of it, he sees in its proper light this condition which less edu
cated people are wont to call “literacy.”
The word slaughter has lost its force since the European war entered its
second stages so to speak. If we saw a man shot down in the street we could
feel the horror but when we hear of thousands of men being killed like cattle
we no longer consider it worth taking notice of. In a description in the Satur
day Evening Post of the war by a man who visited the battlefields there is
the statement that when the wind blew from the direction of the trenches it
brought the smell of decaying flesh. An officer who was near explained the
cause to be that many bodies had been left lying between the trenches of the’
opponents because a truce could not be obtained for the burial of the bodies.
Anyone who has ever seen a decomposed human body can to some extent
realize what a thousand of such lying in the open might look like.
^rnm from All
Parts of thf
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FAIRBANKS, Dec. 12.—James Duke,
the Nenana trader, has been held to
the grand jury charged with selling
liquor to Indians. The charge of sel
ling without a license has been dis
missed because of the illness of the
defendant.
—
A Nome paper states that the team j
of horses whch were drowned in the
lagoon at Safety, when they ran away j
from the deputy marshal, were wash-!
ed up on the beach several miles dis- j
tant. Tlie animals were still attached j
to the bpggy with not a strap missing.
Tired of life and despondent be
LORD ROBERTS
WANTED TRUTH
SAID CENSOR SHOULD GIVE OUT
ENOUGH TO INSPIRE
COURAGE.
(By The Associated Press.)
LONDON, Dec. 16.—Lord Robert’s
views as to the secrecy maintained by J
the English military authorities re- j
garding war news, which wore widely
quoted on the day following his death,
are given as follows by a French
journalist who talked with “Bobs”
just before his departure for France.
“While the primary object of my
visit to France is to see my Indian
troops, 1 intend to speak to General
French also about the too great sec
i recy which is, to my mind, kept by the
military authorities at the front and
at home concerning the work of the
brave deeds of the English soldier.
“I naturally approve that all mili
tary movements, whatever they be,
should be kept absolutely secret from
_
cause she could see no way by which
she could leave the life of shame she
was living, Bertha Brown, of Koyuk
uk, mixed a dose of antiseptic tablets
and drank the concoction with suicidal
intent. She is an old-timer in the
Aritic.
NOME.—Among the pretty affairs
of Hallowe’en was the wedding of
Miss Helen Nelson, of Portland, Ore
gon, to Clarence Mayer, of this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
t\ E. Bauer, of the Federal church, at
the residence of R. W. J. Reed.
A glance through the records of
“Commerce between the U. S. and its
Non-Contiguous Territory,” discloses
some interesting figures. The monthly
summary of foreign commerce be
tween the United States and Alaska
for the ninth-month period ending
Sept. .”,0 last shows that there was
1 shipped into Alaska goods to the val
i ue of $18,392,340, while fish, copper
ores and other goods to the amount of
$14,575,364, and gold to the value of
$10,710,989 was shipped to the States.
For the same period in 1914, Alaska
received from the States goods to the
value of $17,923,064 and shipped out
fish, copper ores and other goods wor
th $10,507. 756, and gold to the
■ amount of $11,435,097.
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COMMERCE CAEE
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Established 1905 E. LEVIN.-Prop.
Some Suggestions and a tew Prices:
1 v- In this store you will not find one article that is not the best that it is
" " possible to obtain from the Outside Manufacturers. We buy only the best,
and we cater to the trade, that is willing to pay a fair price for the best.
We have found that it is easier to show a customer why a good article
— costs a little more, than it is to explain to him, why an inferior article did
I V not wear.
STEIN-BLOCH SUITS WINTER of 1914-5 models $23.00 to $10.00. Late
styles, New Fabrics. The kind they try to imitate.
KENYON OVERCOAT AND RAIN COATS Balmacaan Models $15.00 to
... g I $30.00. All weather proof, some plaid backs, the best coats made in
W ApTll America. Remember One Fourth off this month.
” ^ FANCY MACKINAWS Made by Bird Jones and Kenyon $8.00 to $15.00. In
fancy pliads, water proof The ( oat for Alaska. Brown, Blues, and
Grays plain colors $3.00 each
SHIRTS PRE SHRUNK FLANNEL Guiterman Bros, make, $3.50 to $8.00.
lA/nilO The ,atest ideas in shirts* Sar*ent Collars, serges tweeds, cassimeres,
jjj III and Cheviots. You should see them.
STONY CREEK TROUSERS a complete stock of the very best dress pants
and working pants made in America. All sizes and all weights. $4.00 to
$6.00.
AX-. DUXBAK RIDING BREECHES Reinforced knee and seats Made to lace
i III I l^l below the knee. Fine for the trail. $4.00.
MACKINAW RIDING BREECHES, Duxbak faced. The greatest winter pant
made. Warm and durable $9.00.
HEAVY WOOLEN BLANKETS Ten pound weight. Regular Hudson Bay
■ | type. Fine for winter $9.00.
|(J\ DAHMNEREDOWN QUILTS, DAMHNERESILK COVERED Light as a
feather warm as toast $7.50.
DOE SKIN TRAIL VESTS Come in Corduroy and Mole skin, knit Neck
and Wristlets. The best trail garment made $6.00 to $8.00.
■ M I UNDERWEAR All kinds, all weights prices from $3.50 to $8.00 Pure wool,
silk and wool, Union and two piece styles.
SOCKS All kinds all weights from gauze to heaviest 3 for $1.00.
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THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don’t forget the Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
the war correspondents; but it seems
to me that they should be allowed to
receive at least a fair modicum of in
formation. Why not allow them to
write, for instance, in detail of the
glorious actions fought by our troops,
severul days, it goes without saying,
after these actions have taken place?
I am referring naturally to the Eng
lish lines. You in France are in a
position different from us. \ou have
conscription. Every man is called to
the colors and you do not rely on the
public enthusiasm to recruit your
I
army.
“In England we want men, many
more men, and if we do not let our
people at home know in detail of the
life of our soldiers at the front, of
their brave fights and gallant deeds,
how shall we wake in the soul of our
young men the high sentiment of
emulation which will strongly contri
bute to lead them to the recruiting
office ?
“They are brave, no doubt, and wil
ling to offer their lives to their coun
try if necessary. L»ut they often do
not know that it is absolutely neces
sary and that every minute they lose
now is a priceless minute, maybe a j
battle jeopardized in the future. They !
do not know well enough that our men
are always fighting against tremend-;
ous odds, that we want more men am!
still more men to equalize matters.
They are not sufficiently able to fol
low day by day the life and the fight
ing of their friends who have en
listed.”
Suggestive Xmas Presents, Cultery,
Silverware, Tabourettcs, Smokers
Stands, Rifles, Furniture, etc., Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality fir~t.”
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The
Branch.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your
Ham and Bacon at Gamble 8 Res
taurant.
Long distance tclepnone booth at
The Branch.
For Salads, try Mrs. Porter’s
Mayonnise,. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
Long distance telephone booth at
The Branch.
Ice Creepers at Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality first.”
We can do it. Job printing of e\ cry
description.
YOUR RESPECT
And good will we would like
to have, no matter where you
live. If you live in Seward or
vicinity we would like to have
your banking business also.
BANK OE SEWARD, Seward, Alaska
IT PAYS FROM THE
STANDARD FURNITURE CO.
SEATTIE— Ft’s Better and Costs Less”
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Good Comfort
Rocker
$25.00
A splendid COMFORT {
Rocker. Upholstered in
imitation Spanish leath
er. The seat springs are
of oil tempered steel; b ick
diamond tufted; b tse
frame of oak; strongly
made, fitted with patent
springs; great value at
$25.00
Large Pullman
Carriage folding
Oo-Cart—$20.50
Folding go-cart; made in
jUhe latest Pullman carriage
"style; strong springs nnder
neath, eliminating Jolts; tub
ular frame construction
throughout; nickel trimmed
handle-bar and wood parts;
rubber-tired wheels; side and
back curtains; price $20.50.
Write for our new Go-Cart Catalog. Folding Go
Carts from 87.00 and^up. Baby Sulkies 8l.o0 and
up. Carriages 815.00 and up.
Standar^^^rnMpreCo
Second Ave. at Pine St. SEATTLE
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
SEWARD’S UP-TO-DATE BUSINESS HOUSE
_._dealers in—
Staple and fancy Groceries
Boots, Shoes and Hardware
JUST ARRIVED
A complete line of Dishes, Cut Glass, Case
roles and Alluminum Ware
We (iuarantec Every Article to (iive .Satisfaction
Exclusive on Crosset Shoes, Victors
Victrolas and Victor Records
JUST A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU HOW MUCH WE
APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER'S AMD (iOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Waro
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Makhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Greaso
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 i'owiior
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's Coal
Bellow*
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
iiope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION COMPANY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers leave Seattle every ten days each month on the
5th, 15th, 25th,
ADMIRAL WATSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE, for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat.
Katalla, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez, Latouche, Seward,
Cook Inlet Points and Kodiak Island.
PUGET SOUND-CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle to San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Point*.
Right*reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B. F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau. Cordova.
Valdez and Seward.
S. S.’DORA leaves’Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellaniar,
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. Sew ard carries Explosives)
<3T Right reserved to change this schedule without notioe"VJ)
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPT1LL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. Pm or.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right— Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
KNIK’S LEADING HOTEL
NO BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations
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