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SKW VRD. ALVSKV. Hll KSDAY, Jl NK -0, 1916. _
Sonic da vs ago a member of the staff of the Gateway
spent nearly two hours reading over and condensing a re
port of the hearing before the congressional committee
on the sanitary bill which was meant for the country along
the railroad and which Delegate Wickersham objected to
so strongly. It was Quite a bit of labor to get the meat*
of the thing down to a length that would suit a paper of;
the Alaska size, but a few days later another newspaper
in a neighboring town came out with the Gateway’s report
word for word and without the least acknowledgement.
One of these days probably the story will be printed in the
other Alaska papers and just as likely as not the papei
that ‘•borrowed” it will be given the credit for it. That
is hardly fair and it is one of the practises which have hurt
Alaska newspapermen in the eyes of the public. The
newspaper which is frank and above board is usually the
one that wins out. The dear peepul are not fools. Some
papers take clippings and make telegrams of them.,
Others take clippings and say they came "by mail which
is only half a lie. Should the editor who erred in the mat
ter stated at the beginning of this epistle see this “holler” |
let him not think the Gateway wishes to be hard on him.
It is only a little gratuitous advice that might aid him in
the future.
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Alaska like many other western places has labored
under the erroneous opinion that gamblers and drinkers
are more generous than others. This opinion has been
born by the fact that where there is gambling and drink
ing money passes more freely, but this is a false guide.
As a matter of fact gamblers and drinkers are as a rule
more selfish than the others. A man gambles because he
wants to get money easy, and a man who spends his money
on drink is often not able to give money where it could do
some good. When a man is laboring under the influence
of booze money loses its value and it is not generosity
which causes him to blow himself. Drink or gamble if
you want to but don’t fool yourself into believing that it
is generosity that makes you do it. It is not.
Seward owes it to Frank G.Carpenter, the newspaper
syndicate writer, to speak a word of thanks for the man
ner in which he has written up Alaska. In his printed
description of the territory he has manifested a wonder
ful power of observation and he has set down the results
of that observation in a manner which deserves the high
est praise.j
ENGLISH EXPECT MOKE
TROUBLES ON THE C LYDE I
By ED. L. KEEN
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
LONDON. June 12. — (By Mail)—;
The labor troubles on the Clyde are
over—for the moment.
That there will be further strikes
in this big munitions making district
is not only feared, it is expected.
Opinion in England today is divided
as to the real reason why some o.OOO
workmen at the most critical period
of the war, downed tools in defiance of
the government and despite the pat
riotic appeals of their own labor
union; but there are few who will dis
pute the assertion that the situation
was sadly mishandled by the authori
ties.
In the first place the fact that a
strike was on was concealed until the
last possible moment.
Then, instead of acting with vigor
under the acts of Parliament which
forbid strikes in munitions factories
on any ground whatever, and prompt
ly arresting the offenders, the govern
ment compromised by merely deport
ing the ring-leaders to another dis
trict.
That these men were not given a
public trial is resented as much by
workmen generally as by thir associ
ates.
Such a trial would doubtless have
brought out the underlying causes of
the strike. The charge has been free
ly made that German influences, in
cluding German money, were respon
sible. This is hotly denied, not only
by the men involved but the labor
leaders generally.
It is much to the credit of organized
labor in this country, however, that
the strikers have been roundly de
nounced by the responsible heads of
the labor movement.
Even those labor leaders who are
avowed pacifists, like George Lans
bury, have condemned them.
“We pacifists,” says Lansbury,
“dare not interfere with the essential
supplies needed by the army and
navy until the nation gives the word
to ‘stop the war.* It is simply mur
der to send out unarmed and improp
erly equipped men.
It is our own flesh and blood
in the trenches, and at what
ever cost, we who remain at home
must do nothing to hinder them.”
Lansbury ascribes the troubles on
the Clyde chiefly to lack of sympathy
| between employers and workmen, simi
lar to that prevaling in the South
Wales coalfields.
One of the most radical, as well as
most troublesome, labor leaders—be
fore the war—was Ben Tillett, of the
Transport workers* Union, who in the
last few months has been going up
BE PREPARED
When a man begins to outfit to go out in the hills, his
first consideration should be QUALITY. We are
outfitting men with quality clothing at
encouraging prices
Everything in the Clothing line for men
The MINERS STORE
FRANK J. COTTER.
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Buy a Home in Woodrow
The Beautiful Suburb
Of Seward
WOODROW is located 6% miles from Seward.
The Govt. Railroad runs through this beautiful tract.
Woodrow lies near Bear Lake the famous fishing
ground of Seward.
Woodrow may be said to be in the warm belt as the
hills are so situated as to shelter this tract from the winter
winds.
Woodrow is situated just this side of the Bungalow
and plotted on the most desirable portion of the Johnson
Homestead.
A tract in Woodrow is equivalent to more than 12 lots
in Seward.
The price is so low that no one can complain.
You can buy a tract of about one third the size of a
block in Seward for $125. — Some fractional tracts are
selling as low as $25—$50 and $75.
The title is clear—A warranty deed, first handed.
Woodrow is plotted in tracts situated each on a street
and corner on an alley. Each plot is easy to access.
Woodrow is a beautifully wooded tract and a veri
table park.
ROMIG & ROMIG are handling this property and
will be pleased to interest you in the best offer for a suber
ban home ever made in Seward.
ADDRESS:—
Fourth Avenue,
Seward, Alaska.
PHONE ADAMS 48
PHONE ADAMS 93
anti down the country preaching
patriotism and loyalty among his
fellow workers, and urging them to
join the army.
Few men have been more bitter in
their denunciation of the action of
the Clyde strikers, but even Tillett
has been able to see “the other side”
of the question.
“From the point of view of the men
in the trenches,” said Tillett today,
“this strike was a crime little less,
perhaps more terrible than murder.
Viewed from the standpoint of the na
tion, no worse calamity could befall
us, not even a German defeat. But
we should not be led too far on the
path of condemnation.
“It should be remembered that
these men had been for twenty
months working at full pitch day in
ami day out. Long hours and over
time have been the rule and not the
exception. Body and brain alike have
been fatigued.
“Weariness due to physical strain,
temper due to the gray ness and mo
notony of their lives made them fit
subjects for the promptings of re
volt. At all the workers there has
been the natural friction due to I
stricter discipline and more rigid j
form of organization.”
NOTICE OF CALL FOB BIDS FOB
STREET IMPROVEMENT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:—
That bids are called for by the com
mon council for the improvement of
third avenue, Fourth Avenue and
Fifth avenue, from the North line of
JetFerson street to the north line of
the Frank L. Ballaine Townsite of
Seward by clearing the same and
leveling them up so that loaded
vehicles can pass conveniently there
over; There must be a separate bid
for each street, any bid including
more than one street will not be
considered.
Also for laying a sidewalk, contract
j or furnishing everything and doing
the necessary grading, sidewalk to be
constructed of lumber and be six feet
in width to be laid as follows, to wit:
On both sides of Second Avenue
from the North side of Washington
Street to the South side of Adams
Street except on the west side of
Second Avenue from the South side of
| Adams Street south one hundred ana
eighty feet to the end of the present
sidewalk in front of the school house,
said work to be done according to
THE HELLRICH HOUSE
Former Residence of Mrs. J. McCoy.
FIRST CLASS PRIVATE BOARD
ING HOUSE.
HOME COOKING
FURNISHED ROOMS
the pluns and specifications of the city
engineer which arc open for inspec
tion in his office.
Also a side walk six feet in width
on the west side of Second Avenue,
constructed of lumber, from north
side of Railroad Avenue to South
side of Washington street, said side
walk to be constructed in compliance
with and under the plans and speci
fications now on I'k- in the office of
the city engineer. Also clearing
Second Avenue and leveling same be
tween Railroad Avenue and Washing
ton Street so that loaded vehicles can
conveniently pass thereover.
All work to be done under the in
struction and supervision of the city
engineer.
All bids must be accompanied with
a check certified to by one of the
banks in Seward, or the cash to an
amount equal to five percent of the
amount o fthe bid, which said amount
will be refunded to all unseccessful
bidders. If the successful bidder
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shall fail to enter into the
contract and stipulations required by
the council, and furnish a bond which
will be approved by the council, with
in ten days after the contract is
awarded, he shall forfeit said deposit
to the town of Seward as liquidated
damages. Council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
All bids must be placed in a sealed
envelope addressed to the common
council of the town of Seward, with
the name of the bidder thereon stat
ing what piece of work he is bidding
on and file the same with the munici
pal clerk on or before the hour of
seven thirty o’clock P. M., July 3rd,
1916.
0. H. POEHLMANN,
(SEAL) Municipal Clerk.
Mackinaws, Panis, Socks, Roots,
Packs, Underwear. Anything you
need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Fresh Popcorn and Peanuts.—Sew
ard Club.
HARVEY & co.
Contractors and Builders
ESTIMATES FURNISHED
Cor. 3rd and Adams, Seward
Launch ^Pioneer”
Tom Parker with the
Launch “Pioneer” will
hereafter be at Kern
Creek on the day fol
lowing the day that train leaves
Seward prepared to take freight
and Passengers for Anchorage.
Boys Blouses, all weights, colors,
and prices, large assortment to select j
from. Brown & Hawkins,” Quality |
First.”
fclgS-iKatabun*.
L. F. 1*. & S.. Glasgow.
J. M. SLOAN, M. D., C. M.
OVER GATEWAY
Office Hours, I to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M.
FoUMKItl.T OF Nome.
J. H. ROMIG. M. D.
OFFICE FOURTH AVENUE
Phones: Residence Adams 48
Office Adams 93
Hours: 10 to 12 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m.
DR. O. J. KEATING
Dentist
jOnice Over Harriman National Bank.
Hours 9 A M. to 5 P. M.
L. L. JAMES, Jit J. K. WOOLMCY
JAMES & WOOLLEY
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
Over Bank of Seward
SEWARD, - ALASKA
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ROMIG & ROMIG
HEAL ESTATE AGENTS
Houses for Rent, Rents Collected,
Titles Examined, Lois for Sale.
Large Listing.
Phone Main 48 Seward, Alaska.
Igloo No. 9.
Order of Pioneers
Meets the First and Third Tuesday Nights
of each Mon h at the Pioneer Hall*
LEANDER L. JAMES, Jr. ISAAC EVANS,
President. Secretary.
Loyal Order of Moose
Meets every Friday night at
8 o’clock, A. B. Hall.
M. J. CONROY, f. R. BIOfORD,
Dictator. _Secretary.
Miller’s Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Ladies’ Shampooing
Hot and Cold BATHS Alwavs Read)
HOTEL SEWARD
511 THIRD AVE.
Arctic Club Iildg, SEATTLE, WASH.
ZBINDEN BROS., Prop*.
With Bath°81.50 Special Weekly Rates
THE ALA8KA HOUSE
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Warm Rooms First-Class
Rates Reasonable
WHY PETERSON 4 D. TURCATTE, Props.
MOTEL OVERLANI
E. L. WHITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD, - - - ALASKA
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Pioneer KNIK’S leading hotel
Hotel N0l!Ali..
JL Av/ j Accommodations for Ninety Guests
f. b. cannon, Prop, <> Large General Lobby
*1 Private Lobby for Ladies
At* ; Best Rates : : Best Treatment
A1&SK3. Besi Accommodations
Rainier Buffet
THE BEST IN EVERYTHING
WINES LIQUORS CIGARS
LOUVRE BLDG._OPP. A. B. HALL
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THE ALASKA SHOP
JACOB PHILE, Proprietor
SIIOIl AM) HARNESS REPAIRING—IHUi HARNESS TO 0KIH:H
SEWARD, :: ALASKA
"PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGA1I0N COMPANY
"THE ADMIRAL LINE"
Vessels Leaving Grand trunk Dock Every Sunday Morning at I I a. m.
First Sailing for Anchorage* Sunday, April loth.
for SOUTHEASTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN AlASKA PORTS
Vessels leaving on Ihird Sunday of Lath Month calls llliamna and Kodiak.
All Vessels call at Knik anchorage During Open Season.
Fourth of July Pates I and 1-3 for Round I rip for
Big' Celebration at Seward
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
RICHARD J. RINGWOOD, Manager. WAYNE BLUE. Local Agent.
rj!_. - J -"
j Alaska srri
Steamers Alameda. Northwestern. Mariposa and
Alaska Sail from Seattle at a. m. the lmh, -Oth.
and Both. of each monti) for Ketchikan, Juneau,
- Cordova, Valdez, Seward ai.« Ai.a *
DORA leaves Seward about the 18th of earh month for Lnalaska, and in
May. June, July and August she goes through to Niohagak._
Fourth of July Rales 1-1*3 for Round Trip for
Hijf Celebration in Seward.
Right reserved to change this schedule without neUce vS
F. B. TRACY, General Agent A. H. McDONALD, Agent
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
ORE TREATED
H. E. ELLSWORTH, Assayer and Chemist
A Complete Equipment for Mining A I,K ltd
and Technical Determinations OvmUI Ut alUolMl
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AMP GOLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
I XL Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
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 IVUDISON 87
Rifles
Shot Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellows
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
200 OUTSIDE ROOMS I
150 WITH BATH I
W.2N£> ST.,NEAR HILL I
northern hotel CO.. PROP. I
TRANK L CRAMPTON. nGR|
RATES *1.00 PER OAY UP I