VALDEZ AGAIN
BUILDING UP
VALDEZ, July 16.—The work of
clearing away the debris in the tire
swept business section of the town
has commenced. All the available
men in town are at work. Sam Blum,
president of the h irst bank of Valdez
and of the S. Blum Co. store, ar
rived on the Admiral Evans last
night and is plannng for the immedi
ate constructon of a one-story cement
building whch will completely cto'er
his lots.
J. C. Martin, manager of the Val
dez Dock company, has a big crew of
men under the supervision of Sam
Knudson and Kti Larson at work re
pairing the dock, using the few tim
bers stored on the platform near the
end of the dock. The wharf will be
in condition tomorrow night for use
and the liner Northwestern will tie up
at the dock.
The Lrye-Pruhn company will im
mediately build a one-story store
with a large cooler in the rear ami the
work will start immediately upon the
arrival of building material from Se
attle.
George Treat, one of the heaviest
losers by the lire, returned from a
prospecting trip down the sound,
viewed the ruins and then announced
that he would rebuild in a short time,
erecting better and larger buildings.
The Prospector will purchase a
new $10,900 plant and will have one
of the finest in the Northland.
It is reported that the government,
realizing the need tor an administra
tion building, will build at once.
The loss to the community has been
great, but all of the business men
with an Alaskan smile and a “never
say-die" spirit have determined to
start again and nearly all are ready
to rebuild.
lire Breuties.
A shortage of food is feared be
cause of the loss ol the Blum sto^k.
Whitley did a rushing business to
day. He has the only meat shop.
Insurance adjusters are expected in
a short time. •
The First bank will reopen in the
Northern.
George White is in the Spears
House.
The deputy marshals prevented
strangers from looting the ruin* la.»t
night.
The road commission have otfees
in the court house.
Superintendent Krickson. of the
new electric company, is at work
making repairs.
T. C. Boyle helped others to save
their belongings ami made a trip to
the powder house for dynamite and
allowed his belongings to go up in
the fire.
The Sheet Metal works will i copen
behind the Big Place.
Post Commander Kochle** sent a de
tachment of troops and the hospital
corps, under Captain Meister, to Val
dez as soon as the fire was seen from
the post. The people thank you. lieu
tenant. The soldiers worked well.
Tom Quinn, superintendent of the
A. VV\. L. & T. Co., has a crew of
men at work and will soon have the
telephone exchange opened in the Se
attle hotel. The company will re
string the lines lost and be in better
j»hape than ever. The lights were
turned on yesterday.
Miss Alice Coles is at the hospital
recovering.
The Valdez Dock company have
offices in the Hunt building.
Archibald is in the Shepard build
ing with the few chairs and bedding
he saved.
Jeff has a ’98 postoffice in the Jack
Shepard building.
Carpenter John Giles, Mrs. St.
Marie and Andy Dieringer are
heavy losers by the fire.
Many of the ladies of Valdez went
among the fire fighters with coffee
and sandwiches. Good for you, la
dies.
Sam Knudson saved the big build
ing on the wharf from catching fire
by watching the sparks as they fell
and extinguishing the flames.—Pros
pector.
FOR SALE
1 tent house 12 x 14 floored, part or
completely furnished. Inquire Green
Candy Kitchen. 7-20—5t
“ PALACE JINGLES "
* When once the streets are graded, When the trail is clear to Kenai Lake
And this town takes on the air Then we'll charter Ashland’s car,
Of a camp that has grown permanent, And you’ll have a picnic as the guests
Of a city that is “there;” Of the Famous Palace Bar.
ACCUSE THE GERMANS !
MOSCOW, July 22.—Investigators have reported to
the ezar Nicholas that the Germans are using shells ol
the cast iron type and that they are filled with prussic
acid.
SPAIN GETS AMMUNITION
EAST ALTON, 111., July 22.—The Western Cartridge
company has just closed a contract with Spain for im
mense quantities of munitions of war. rhe fact has,
created some wonderment and surmises are rife as to the
intentions of that kingdom. It is believed in some quart
ers that Spain will take advantage of the present war to
secure some advantages for herself in a territorial way.
NEWS NOTES.
Judd M. Elliott, who is one of the
old-timers that got to Dawson in
180S, arrived on the Northwestern
from Seattle.
Forester Henry S. Graves, whose
start from Seattle to Alaska was
cabled in the other day, will come to
look over the Chugach and Tongass
forest reserves. He will also investi
gate the truth of the statements that
some of the so-called forest reserves
have no timber at all.
K. M. Semmes, manager of the
new Independent Steamship line in
which Brown & Hawkins are inter
ested. was formerly general freight
and passenger agent for the Pacific
Alaska Navigation company, whose
services he left in October. 11*14. He
was once engaged in the mining busi
ness in Dawson.
NEWS NOTES.
Mrs. Vaughn and party returned
yesterday afternoon from a camping
trip at Mile 23.
Mrs. D. W. Harvey has been con
fined to her room for the past few
days but is fast on the road to re
covery and will be out again in a few
days.
FAIRBANKS.—Whide -eturning to
his home from the Totatlanika
country, Edgar Rappolt, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rappolt, was
drowned, shortly after 6 o clock
Monday night, in a small slough
about nine miles upstream from
Wood river. The news of the death
was brought to town yesterday by
Louis Johnson, the Wood river mer
chant, who arrived on the steamer
Delta. The deceased was 21 years
of age, having first seen the light of
day in Montana in 1894.
EXCHANGE.
Equity of $2,000 in new five room
bungalow* in \ ictoria, B. C.» to ex
change for Seward property. Ad
ress “Ex” Gateway.
CASTRO DEPORTED.
ST. THOMAS, West Indies, July
2d.—The Danish government has de
ported Castro, the former president
of Venezuela, on the ground that he
was using his refuge as a position
from which to foment trouble in his
former country.
BEN TILLMAN COMING.
Ben Tillman has arrived in Seattle
en route to Alaska for a round trip,
according to a cable received by the
Gateway this morning, but the cable
does not say whether or not it is the
Ben Tillman, jr., who was secretary
to Chairman Edes of the Engineering
commission last year.
A Shirt Waist Dance will he held on
Saturday at the 6th Avenue hall.
Music by Mrs. McNeer and Mr. Rich.
7-22—dt.
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LOST—Pair of eye glasses and j
case. Return to Gateway. 7-23—tf
Ladies’ Holeproof Silk Hose in black
and white. 3 pairs guaranteed for 3
months. Brown & Hawkins. Quality ,
First.”
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Long distance telephone booth at |
The Branch.
Wall paper ten per cent discount at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality Tirst.” ;
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Fiuch's Golden Wedding Rye at The;
Branch.
Dr. Draney, Dentist. Room 5 Dag
gett Block. ”14—tf
FOR SALE.
Store building now occupied by
Green Candy Kitchen. Opp. Bank of
Seward. 7-20—5t
See us before sending outside f^i
cour iob printing.
Long distance telephone booth at
fhe Branch.
Apartment Term,net Tract f60t) /f/sjA* Atr/Acrn. Cc'~ » -• „
House Site on II* 'Hy||f|||gJ| I
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1 THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA
AT SE WA R D
OFFICERS
NEW YORK SEWARD
JOSEPH W. HARRIMAN, pr„w„t. OASTON HARDY, vi« pr«M«t.
JOHN A. NOBLE, Vice President. ERICH LUCAS, C«M«r.
HENRY B WESSELMAN, vi„ pr«. SIDNEY B. C0N0D0N, *«t. c«m*r
MERRILL A. MARTIN, Assay«r.
Former Assayer U. S. Mint, San Francisco
GOLD DUST AND BULLION BOUGHT AND ASSAYED
CORRESPONDENT
HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK
NEW YORK
I THE BOOM 1$ ON ONCE MORE U
THIS WEEK ONLY
Lots 19 and 20, Block 24, Cor.
Jefferson and 4th Ave.
$4,200
$1,800 Cash; Balance as follows: $1,200 Nov., 1915,
$1,200 May, 1916.
ALASKA LAND & DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
I G. Bl NJ. POINDEXTER. Manager.
:^ufl-nrnwiT—[HTBTiTTrf— —*«■»««— ■ - iih ii i will min i i
Sec our assortment of Fancy Tru
Blu cookies. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
The Gateway can do any sort of j
printing done in the states. Do not
forget that
A complete assortment of the fam
ous “Hansen Gloves” for electricians,
railroad men, carpenters, teamsters,
etc. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
First.”
Dr. Draney A. 1 dentistry at mod
erate prices. Telephone Adams U4.
7-14—t f
Meet me at The Branch.
Agents for Edison’s phonographs.
The best in the world. No needles to
change. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual
ity First.”
Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main
53. Anytime. Service P. D. Q.
THE PALACE BAR
Furnished Rooms for Men
JOE MORRIS Cafe and Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE
WHEN IN SEATTLE
CO DIRECT TO
CHEASTY’S
Make yourself at home. Leave your packages and .suit case
there* they will take care of them until you call--no charge.
IT’S TIME WELL SPENT AT THIS STORE
/^T TT? A Orrf'V7r^O Men’s and Young
(jJritiAo 1 Y II) Men’s Wear
O. C. GRAVES, Pre.. and Manager
SEATTLE Second Ave. and Spring St.
BOUND TOGETHER
The interests of this bank and those of the people arc*
closely bound together.
The bank has always identified itself in a substantial
way with the affairs that concern the community.
The prosperity of the community has always been reflected
in the prosperity of the bank. On the other hand it in just as true
that the people prosper when the hank prospers. Neither is inde
pendent of the other. We take pride in the efficient and satisfac
tory service we are rendering, and at the same time* appreciate the
confidence, good will, and general patronage of the people of thin
community and country.
Mutual confidence and good will conduce to the largest circula
tion and use of local capital, thus multiplying business activity.
BANK OF SEWARD
ESTABLISHED IN 1905
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YES, WE HAVE GOT LUMBER
AND A CARGO COMING
| Get Our Prices!
I BROWN & HAWKINS J
“Quality First1
Seward Knik Anchorage
All Kinds Guns, Cartridges, Fishing Tackle
Salmon tggs. Fishing Baskets.
. D . Wicker and Canvas
Common Bamboo,
Split and Steel ^s'n£ ^nes'
. All Kinds
Fishing Rods,
Lead Sinkers, Leader,. Fly and
Fish Line Reels Spoon Hooks
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Come in and Let Is Show You the New Ross, 280-J000 savage,
and the Latest Remington 22 Cal. Automatic Rifle
Stoves and Ranges,
Lang’s Camp and
Hotel Ranges,
Air-Tight Heaters
Sibley Stoves,
All kinds and sizes
Tents, Canvas,
Cots, Tarpaulins
Il ALL KINDS OF BUILDERS’ MATERIALS
WINDOWS, DOORS, LOCKS, HINGES, ROOFING PAPERS, BISHOPRIC WALL BOARD
Special: 10 per cent Discount on Wall Paper
1 -— TIN AND PLUMBING SHOP ---
Brown & Hawkins
“Quality First”
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“ PALACE JINGLES "
We have the goods for the picnics, Just “talk, don’t walk" we do the rest
And swimming parties too; And it is not too far,
If you like a drop of Sheroowd Rye, In 40 winks we land the goods
Or that famous German Brew, From the Famous Palace Bar.