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WHEN WE READ about a number of Russian or German army corps
moving this way or that, or engaged here or there, it sounds rather tmial
When we learned yesterday that three Aus
THE ARMIES OK THE trian army corps had joined the Germans in
POWERS Belgium it means that at least one hundred
thousand Austrians had come to the aid of
their allies. To give us a real insight into the numbers of men engaged we
should keep before us the number of men that go to make up army corps and
divisions and the following description of such bodies might be useful for ref
erence later when reading about the war:
German Army. The troops of the German army form 625 battalions of
infantry, 4s2 squadrons of cavalry, o74 batteries of field and horse aitilleiy,
battalions of foot art. lery. 26 battalions of pioneers, 8 battalions of rail
way troops. 25 battalions of train troops. Two or three batteries (field. 162
men; horse, 1 >7 mm) form a battalion; two battalions a regiment, and two
regiments a brigade in the held artillery. In the foot aitilleiy theie aic 14.)
batteries each having 1 officers and 20'.* men. Ihe strength ot the other
units varies both in olhccs and men. Ihe army corps is in iculity a small
arm\ complete in .. its parts and is composed ot the stuff of the army
corps, two infantry divisions, one battalion of Titles, one telcgiaph settion,
and the corps trains. Its total strength is 25,000 rifles, 000 lances, and 144
guns.
French Army. -The infantry is composed of 1G,> regiments, these icgi
ments being grouped into 80 brigades and 40 divisions. Ihe artillery in
cludes 18 battalions of artillery having a total of 11.5 batteries, and 40 regi
ments of held artillery constitute 20 brigades, with 442 mounted, 52 horse
and 14 mountain batteries. Ihe cavalry’ consists of 80 regiments with live
squadrons. The reserve troops are divided in like manner, as are the colonial
troops which art* connected with the war office and are destined, primarily,
for the colonies.
Russian Army. The Russian army employs the corps formation, and
number.- 25 corps consisting each of two divisions of infantry, three brigades
of artillery , one divi.-ion of cavalry, ami one section of horse artillery. The
infantry division numbers lsOOO men. the cavalry division 4.000 men, a bat
talion, 1.000 men.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS on Front street. Mr. Reilley has had
OF THE NORTHLAND several years experience in the drug
_ business, both in the states as well as
Capt. VVm. A. Connell, an old-time the northern territory’.
favorite on the southeastern Alaska -
run, is now acting as pilot on the Jef- George Mayo, son of Rear Admital
ferson, which will be pleasing news to Mayo, who is now commanding one of
his many friends, who are scattered the ileets of* l nited States warships
from one end to the other of the vn.-t ux Mexican waters, is with one of the
region known as Alaska.—Skagway railroad sn vey parties working out
Alaskan. Fairbanks
Seward—Patrick Reilley of Idaho H. A. Edwards, an old timer in Can
and also of Seward, Ala., has accepted die. met w ith a terrible misfortune
a position with the Juneau Drug Co., while unloading the Navajo in Kotze
Mail
THE GATEWAY
to your friends
and
advertise
SEWARD
DAILY GATEWAY, $1.00 per Month, $10 per Year
WEEKLY GATEWAY, $3.00 per Year
STRICTLY IN ADVANCE
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
FULL
QUART
■ ■—BOTTLED IN BOND——
Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
hue sound a few days ago. Mr. Ed
wards was working on the scow and
when it had been loaded it was taken
hold of by the tug and by some means
Edwards became entangled in the
lines and his leg was torn off before
the tug could be stopped. He is now
in the hospital and is being looked
after by the government doctor. He
is getting along as well as could be
expected.—Nome Nugget.
Try Gelhardt’s genuine Mexican
chili con came. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
A large assortment of men’s negli
gee shirts, both light and dark colors;
values to $.'! each; your cloice, $1.5(».
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
Men’s “Boss of the Road” blue
jumpers, f>0c each, worth $1. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First”.
New line fancy candies, box choco
lates and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
Finch's Golden Wedding live nt The Branch.
Stoves. Kangs*. Cainp Stoves. Window
Glass. Paints andOils. Brown & Hawkins.
Hardware and Furniture Dept. Quality first.
You’ll find everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
The name "Gamble's" Is a Trade Mark and
wherever seen is a guarantee of Wholesome
ness and Cleanliness.
Call up Main 68 for fryers broilers
roasters. Dressed to order.
Paints, oils, plass and wall paper at
Brown & Hawkins Hardware and
Furniture Dept. “Quality First”.
Miller’s Barber Shop
Wt* make a specialty of
removing warts, etc.
Mot dnd Cold BATHS Always Ready
If you have rheumatism or a
“stroke”, come to MILLER’S BAR
BER SHOP and pet a pood STEAM
ALCOHOL BATH and a pood RUB
DOWN by AGEE.
Wanted
Immediately
100
Citizens
of Seward
To make
money on their
*
real estate
holdings
List it with us
We have a habit ol
selling everything
we net our hands on
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and
INVESTMENT
COMPANY
Two doors below
The Gateway
J
The Commerce
K. \V. I’OWKKS
I’miTii'lnr
hoqmsTn connection
Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
BEST BRANDS Draught and
Bottled Beers
O.W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, wc are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save You Money
The goods that wc carry are the best that can be bought at ant\
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER ME CARRY EVERYTHING
M E SAVE A Oil MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLAND
I:. L. WHITTEVIORK, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - * ALASKA
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
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While in Knik Stay at
MORRISON ROAD HOUSE
float Popular House in Town
(iood Accommodation. I irst Class Hoard. Prices Reasonable.
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT I:ourili Ave
Open Day and NirIiI Established l«OS
COMMERCE CAFE
SHORT ORDERS AT ALE HOURS
$1 a day or Three Tickets. Bread 15 Loi.ves or Tickets for $1.
Doughnuts 15c per doz..
Service at Counter, Fables or Private Boxes. !*.. LI:VIN, Prop.
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
Dealers In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
r™,"" George The Jeweler
Hamilton Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
im,’°‘s GOLD MGGtJ GOODS Made to Order
The Celebrated
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THE SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the Territory of Alaska
S. M. GRAFF, President and General Manager
CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN
Electric Supplies and Appliances
Office At tho Station. TELEPHONE A1AIN 123
Evinrude
Motors
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2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L Graef
Agent
Location Notices & M*""
.. Seward’s li|i-!o-date Business House..
Carries a Full Line of
Miners' and Prospectors’ Supplies, Tents
Stoves, Ammunition and Hardware.
Reliance, Maximum and Supreme Brands
Canned Fruits and Vegetables.
Dry Goods, Hats. Caps, Sundries.
ladies' and Gent’s Furnishings.
Fxclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on any t hing purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAI MIM ICS AM) (i()l I) MINI ITS SUTIII ,
Doors &. Windows
Lam,'*** llanifos
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(Gasoline Slovos
< look Stoves
llamp Sto\es
Air Tiirht Heaters
t >il Slov os
Ak'ohol Stoves
Spark I'hi js
,1 limp i oils
Hat lories
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Ashes! os
1 * »V I* I’aper
Maliiioki Koolinj;
Tar I’aper
I leafenipo -tell
Weather Si rip>
Gasoline
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J. L, GRAhF
i PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION COMPAMY
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 SAMPSON 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 Points.
Hi.'lit reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON. General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA S1FAMSIIII* CO.
Steamers Alameda, /Mariposa and Northwestern
sail Irom Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and /Mariposa
S. S. Dlrlgo leaves $r*ard 15th ol each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, IJIamar,
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 carrier Kxplosives
*3*'Right reserved to change this schedule without notice**?^
F. H. TRACY, General Agent C. IL GFFTILL, AgeU
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEll.EY, Pmop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and fancy Groceries
Handles the Host Canned Goods from the Pacific toast —Host
Treatment to livery body and Prices Right -Goods
Delivered to All Purls 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 Gnests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations