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THE NEWS that Namur had fallen before the German onslaught was re
ceived in Paris and particularly in London with the greatest consternation.
The London Times and other papers declared
THE FALL OF NAMUR that there must have been some hidden rea
son for the surrender of the Belgians and
their allies in the fortress. It was rumored that the Belgians hail given up
in disgust because they believed the allies had left them to receive the brunt
of the attack in Liege and Namur and they came to the conclusion that as
Belgium was over-run anyhow there was no use in losing their lives fighting
for France and Britain. All the English papers spoke of the fall of Namur
as if it were the beginning of the end, but all called on the people of Britain
to continue the war to the bitter end. The effect on England oi the tall of
Namur and the other defeats to the allies about the same time may be
guessed by the following paragraph with which the London Daily Chronicle,
one of the leading government organs, concluded an editorial on it:
“The blunt fact remains that in a really first-class battle the French
troops occupying a secluded position ot singular strength were driven
out by the Germans after not more than two days’ fighting. This
speaks volumes for the power of the German attack.
-England and Russia must stubbornly resolve that come what may
to France they will never surrender to Germany, but will stick to her
as they stuck to Napoleon—until they pull her down. As long as we
hold the sea we cannot ourselves be vitally struck”.
A FACT which brings home the horrors of war to the mind perhaps more
clearly than any other is the statement recently made by authorities that
under present day training one hundred and forty bodies an hour can be
buried by a squad of five hundred men. A writer in World’s Work com
ments on this gruesome statement and suggests how different such a burial
must be from that which the waiting families of the victim would give them.
DEATHS by disease are usually more numerous in war than death by
bullets. In Napoleon’s Peninsular campaign 400,000 French soldiers died of
disease while only 00,000 were killed in battle.
In the Crimean campaign 230 British soldiers died annually of typhoid
fever, dysentry and other infectious diseases out of every thousand.
In the Franeo-l’russian war 140 per thousand was the death rate from
disease among the French. The deaths in the Prussian ranks from the same
cause were only a little over 24 per thousand.
In the Boer war the total number of British that died from wounds in
two years and eight months -was 7,800, or about 14 per thousand. Disease
claimed 14,000 men or more than 25 per thousand per year.
The number of Japanese killed in the Russian war by bullets was about
twice as great as the number dying of disease.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Cordova— H. H. Waller, a mining
engineer from Seattle, arrived in
town today from the Chisana, where
he has been for the past two months.
He brings some excellent reports
from the diggings, which are widely
at variance with some of the reports
which have come out from that coun-1
try. Mr. Waller states that Charles
Range, on Skookum, has already tak- j
en out better than $."0,000, and that
the paystreak on his claim is widen
ing out as the work proceeds.
Carl Whitam is also in good pay, i
and while it is not known what he
will take out, it is certain that he will
be amply repaid for his season’s work.
On N'o. 10 and No. 11 Bonanza good
pay has been struck, and the claims
arc now being worked with good re
sults.
Nicholas Haley, aged To, one of
Alaska’s oldest pioneers, who has re
sided in Sitka for 47 years, died at St.
Ann’s hospital from old age and gen
eral breakdown.
Colonel Jackling says that they
had placet! all their mining properties
on halt* time, excepting Butte & Su
perior. which has not changed its
operations as yet. Just how long they
would continue in this manner he was
not prepared to say, as he said that
FULL «— BOTTLED IN BOND—
QUART Has no Peers for Fifty Years
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OVER THE
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Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Hitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country’ of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest
and wonderful development.
TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
“The Olympian” and “The Columbian”
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
BUTTE, MILES CITY, SIOUX CITY.
MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE and CHICAGO
For further information regarding fare*, train service, reservations, etc.,
ad on or address
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steaimhip Co. or Alaska Coast S. S, Co.
Sewsd, Alaska
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee Sc St. Paul Railway
443 Hastings St. West, Vancouver B. C.
Second Ave. and Cherry St., Seattle
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they would be influenced entirely by
the markets of the world. As soon as
business is resumed on a normal busis
all the mines will be brought up to
capacity, and in the meantime they
will endeavor to keep thef men em
ployed at least half the time.
Construction work has not been In
terrupted at the Alaska gold mines
near Juneau, and this work will be
continued along the lines that have
been planned.
John Rustgard, the district attor
ney, believes that Alaska should have
a direct primary law; that the present
method of voting proxies wholesale is
subject to many abuses, for usually,
only those with money can attend and
secure the control of proxies.
George J. Milton, manager of the
Five Fingers Coal mines, writes the
editor of the Whitehorse Star that he
has shipped the first barge load of
coal to St. Michael and may later take
contracts for supplying coal to navies
of six or more European countries.
He has the coal, alright, and it is of
superior quality.
It is stated that during last winter
between 900 and a 1000 tons of coal
was taken out of the mine on the
Kugruk river by George Wallene and
six employes, and nearly every ton or
it was hauled to Candle creek, 21
miles distant, and sold for $1G per
ton.
HARPER’S ARTIST DRAWS
PICTURES OF SEWARD
Beautiful Sketches of Our Street,
Houses, (’ahins. Bay and Moun
tains for Big Magazine
M. J. Burns, the artist of Harper’s
magazine who has been here for some
days, has taken some lovely drawings
of Seward and its surroundings for
his publication. One sketch shows the
main street of the city, another shows
the water front and the houses facing
it, another show s patches of scenery
around the city, and others take in the
country around as no photograph
could ever do. In addition to the
black and white sketches Mr. Burns
has done some of the pictures in color
and he has succeeded in presenting
our beautiful bay and hills as we have
seen it presented before by only one
other artist—Nature. Let us only
hope they will be produced soon that
others might see us as w*e w’ant to be
seen.
Mr. Burns goes out on the Mari
posa with J. J. Underwood, who came
with him, to write some stuff to ac
company the sketches. Another artist
of note who will be aboard the same
boat is Mrs. Helen Van Campen.
LEFT ON CAR
H. S. Paul and Mrs. Paul left on the
car this morning for a hunting trip of
about six weeks’ duration. Others go
ing on the car were C. L. Morris, E.
E. Fleming and Anton Eidc.
FOR SALE—One 8 M. M.
rifle, one 1890 model 22 caliber Win
chester rifle, one \2Vz lb. all-wool
blanket, one 9 lb. all-wool blanket,
one 12 oz. 7x14 tarp. Articles all
new and purchased in Seattle less
than three weeks ago. Inquire at
this office.
Have a look at our $15 and $18 all
wool suits. They are the best values
ever show’n in Seward. Other prices
up to $55. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual
ity First”.
New line fancy candies, box choco
lates and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
“Aim at the best” Smoked Norwe
gian Herring in Tomato Sauce. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
Fishing tackle at J Graef's.
6% lbs., 11-4 size, gray wool blan
kets worth $1 per lb. at $4.50 per pair.
Ask for the “Fresno”. Brown & Haw
kins. “Quality First”.
Just received a new line of Norwe
gian tobacco, Prima Skraa Tabak at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
Long distance telephone oooth at the
Branch. *
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
A splendid quality of men’s heavy
all-wool socks in white and gray, 35c
or 3 pairs for $1; others at 25c, 50c,
60c, 65c, 75c. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
You’ll find everything In the Pastry Line at
Cooper’* Cafe.
Guns, ammunition, tents etc. Every
thing for the hunter. Brown & Haw
kins Hardware and Furniture Depart
ment. “Quality First”.
The name '‘Gamble’*” I* a Trade Mark and
wherever seen I* a guarantee of Wholesome*
ness and Cleanliness.
Finch’* Golden Wedding Rv* at The Branch.
You get local Ranch Fggs with your Ham
and Bacon at Gamble’s Restaurant.
Meet me at The Branch.
You’ll find everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
Beds, mattresses and all kinds of
furniture at Brown & Hawkins Hard
ware and Furniture Department.
“Quality First”.
The Gateway Job Printing Depart
ment can supply you with anything in
the line of printed stationer)* fo*
you’re business and personal use.
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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the BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ;hip bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, wc are able to (juote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
WeSav^'ouJVIoney
The goods that wc carry are t ie best that can be bo^ht at any
price. A trial order will convince ; ou.
REMEMBER >VE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
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C. W. PALMEi?, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVEREANI
E. L. WHITT! MORE, l*ROI\
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
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The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric hell. Modern hath rooms. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
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USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
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Commerce Care
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables L* LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
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H. V. IIOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. HOBEN, Manager
Dealers In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
L"TS George The Jeweler
Hamilton Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
Illinois 0()l|) NlGGET coons Made to Order
The Celebrated )
Repeater*" I GEO. A. MIRLACH
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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
Offlet' At the Station. TE.EPHONE MAIN 123
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Location Notices£Gateway
Evinrude
^Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
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With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
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.. Seward’s Up-to-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.
Exclusive on Crossett Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAt MINK'S AMD COLD MIIMfR'S SUITI If S
Doors &. Windows Gasoline Rifles
Lang's llanges Gas Bngine Oil Shot Guns
1 XL Parlor Heaters Marine Bngitm Oil Ammunition
Gasoline Stoves Valve Oil Fishing Tackle
Cook Stoves Blaine Oil Giant Powder
Camp Stoves Floor Oil Caps
Air Tight Heaters Linseed Oil Fuse
Oil Stoves Cup Grease Bench Forges
Alcohol Stoves Paints Blacksmith’s Coal
Spark Plugs ! Lacqueret Paint Bellows
Jump Coils i Asphaltum Paint Wheel Harrows
Batteries ) Brushes Cutlery
Granite Ware Varnishes Fireclay
Aluminum Ware Turpentine Fire Brick
Asbestos ; Japan Lime
P & B Paper ! Denatured Alcohol Cement
Malihoid Rooting Coal Tar Glass
Tar Paper Lamps Hope
Deafening felt Lanterns Mercury
Weatherstrips Tents Seine Twine
PHONE BLACK 4
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION COMPANY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S- CO. ALASKA COAS~ 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 Points.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
$TCAM$m7ca iS
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to Kmk Anchorage via
Alameda and Maripo>a
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 13th of earh month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service tor 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)
Nf^ Right rosei ved to change this schedule without notice“Ql
F. 13. TRACY, General Agent C. 13. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Pnof.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
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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
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Pioneer ! KNIK’S leading hotel
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-*“V/ twl < Accommodations for Ninety Guests
f. b. cannon, Prop. j Large General Lobby
Jj, | Private Lobby for Ladies
a $ t \ Best Hates : : Best Treatment
•Al&SKci ( Best Accommodations