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THE RIVER and harbors bill passed the senate yesterday and do you
know what that means? It means that instead of letting the European war
interfere with the accomplishment of the pro
GOVEKNMKNT WOKk jects of this country the United State* is read>
GOES ON to go through with the projects already ar
ranged for as well as with such a new and
great projec t as improving the rivers and harbors at a cost of over fifty mil
Lons of dollars.
l et us admit it. Many of us thought that the war anil the consequent loss
o' revenue would have caused this country to pause before building any new
works, especially such a work as the Alaska railroad. We were afraid that
because the government was compelled to raise new taxes to cover the revenue
deficit it would never spend millions to run a railroad line to Alaska. But in
this we were wrong and congress is not only ready to spend the money on
that good work but it is ready to undertake new work at a greater expense.
The passing of the rivers anil harbors bill leaves the way open, as the dis
patch says today, for the Alaska coal leasing measure. President Wilson
himself has made this latter one his pet measure evidently anil he is doing so
for some purpose which is sure to be a wise one and one that will benefit the
country as a whole as well as this territory.
Now what does the leasing of the coal bill mean and what does the desire
of President Wilson to have it passed quickly signify?
The operation of the coal mines would be nullified by the lack of trans
portation facilities which now exists. There are practically no means for
getting the coal to tide water and the coal might as well lie under the ground
as in motionless dumps on top. Put President Wilson knows all this and yet
he has pushed the leasing bill before congress with an energy that shows he
wants that coal worked. I nis means nothing less than that the president also
wants the means of transportation supplied and the only way in which the
means of transportation can be provided is 10 PL 11.0 RAll.ROAOS.
Not since the railroad bill pa>sed congress has a bit of news of greater
importance reached this part of the territory. It removes all doubts.
Every district in the territory seems to have been thoroughly opposed to
the proposal to exempt the people of Alaska from doing assessment work
this year. The governor was asked his opinion about the measure and ex
pressed his unqualified disapproval. Some people expressed themselves in
favor of the bill because of the belief that some poor people would have been
benefited but, probably, if they had been given time to consider all the mat
ters connected with the measure they would have formed different opinions.
The Juneau Ifisptaeh put a very pertinent question some time ago when it
asked what right had any outride congressman to introduce a bill for Alaska
without knowing the opinions of Alaskans. This is a question which ought
to be asked oftener. And. what is more, even the territorial legislature it
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people before foisting on them a lot of useless legislation if it is not posi
tively harmful.
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VOTE FOR
George R. Goshaw
To the Voters of the Third Division:
As it is impossible for me at this time, owing to the close of the
mining and business season at this placer camp, to come before you
in person, I find it necessary to make this announcement through the
medium of the press.
I desire your vote for Senator of the Territorial Legislature, from
the Third Division, at the Election on Tuesday, November the
Third.
My friends have not urged me to seek this office, nor does the
office seek me, I SEEK THE OFFICE, and I want your support and
vote.
I am solely responsible for my candidacy, and have made no
pledges or promises to any individual, party or concern, and if elect
ed will go to Juneau, absolutely unhampered with ties of any kind;
to do that which will advance the interests of the whole people of
Alaska:—not to go there and vote “aye and nay” during the session,
but to work with a will and a knowledge of affairs, gained from a
considerable experience, especially in this Division, and continue such
work, throughout the year and entire term of office.
If you feel that you can NOT honestly and sincerely cast your
ballot for any of the other candidates for this office, THEN VOTE
FOR ME. Yours very truly,
GEORGE R. GOSHAW.
Chisana, Alaska, Sept. 1, 1914.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS |
OF THE NORTHLAND
FAIRBANKS, Aug. 24— After suf
fering for about ten days with a se
vere attack of heart trouble, Claude
J. Stewart, the well-known commis
sion merchant, passed away last ev
ening at St. Joseph’s hospital, aged
51 years.
SEATTLE, Sept. 7.— Inquiry insti
gated by friends in Vancouver, B. C.,
has added the name of John Duncan,
stowaway, to the list of victims of
the Adm. Sampson disaster. Duncan
was a young marble setter who told
his friends of an offer of work in Ju
neau. Frank Houle, a survivor of the
wreck, tells of having seen Duncan
on the Sampson the night of sailing
and again the next morning after the
fateful collision in the fog.
JUNEAU, Sept. 17.—Governor
Strong yesterday, in replying to an
inquiry from Commissioner Tillman,
of the U. G. General Land Office,
asking the governor’s opinion regard
ing the bills introduced in congress
which abated the assessment work
on mining claims in Alaska on the
ground that the European war had
created abnormal conditions and had 1
caused a lack of labor in the north
empathatically opposed the bills and
wired as follows: “No general sen
timent among mine workers and own
ers in Alaska for abatement of as
sessment work. It is merely a move
of non-resident owners who wish to
save the expenses of doing the usual
work. The European war has not cre
ated any abnormal conditions in
Alaska except to increase the supply
of labor rather than to diminish it.
The bills should not pass.
The Little Diomede islands is the
only place that can boast of a native
teacher in control of a native school
in Alaska. The school is said to be in
excellent and flourishing condition.
The natives of Hip Diomede which is
under the Russian povernment has no
school and move over to the Little
Diomede durinp the winter to pet the
school advantages.
The Ruby Commercial club recent
ly sent a telegram to Colonel Richard- J
son. president of the Alaska road
commission, asking for $50,000 to *
complete the road to Long creek. In
reply the colonel wired a rather curt
answer of refusal, with a statement
that further information would be
furnished by mail. The Commercial
club is said to be “surprised”.
IDITAROD.—By a business deal
which was consummated the
branch store of Crowley & Porter at
Flat. Citv.nnssed tn tho mvnorcMu ^
C. K. Peck of the same place. Ed M.
Rusk, who has been in charge of the
store for Messrs. Crowley & Porter
at Flat City, arrived in Iditarod on
Wednesday.
Juneau—H. L. Faulkner, formerly
United States marshal, was admitted
to the bar by a committee appointed
by Judge Jennings, consisting of At
torneys Gunnison, Cheney and Regan.
NOME.—Mrs. M. D. Samuels will
leave on the Victoria for Seattle and
will return in the spring with a new
line of gods and continue the present
business here in Nome.
FAIRBANKS, Sept. 15.—Deputy
United States Marshal Donohan has
reported the finding of the body of
Frank Adams of Auburn, Wash.,
along the Koyukuk river.
OUTSIDE HUNTERS GET
RECORD SHEEP HEAD ,
John D. Thees of New Rochelle,
N. Y., and Chas. S. King returned last
night from a hunting trip near Lower
Kenai lake where they have been
after big game for the past month.
The hunt was most successful and
both hunters are very enthusiastic
over the Kenai peninsula as a big
game country. While out the party
secured six sheep, two brown bear
and two black bear. One of the sheep
heads secured by Mr. Thees was one
of the best sheep heads that have
been taken on the Kenai peninsula in
a decade. The horn measures thirty
nine inches and is a beauty for size
and symmetry. Thos. Towl and Chas. j
Schultz acted as guides for the party.
Messrs. Thees and King will leave for
the outside on the next boat, thor
oughly satisfied with their success.
COMING WITH CLEANUP
Mrs. Mathieson writes to Sydney
Anderson from Hope to say that her
boys will soon come to Seward with
the season's cleanup from their mine.
The summer has been a most suc
cessful one with them.
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Protect your party dresses, furs and
pood clothes when hanging them away
by putting them into White Tar Moth,
germ and dust proof, odorless bag*.
We have them in assorted sizes and
prices. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
First”.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your
Ham and Bacon at Gamble’s Res
taurant.
Genuine Sweedish imported white
enamel ware at Brown & Hawkins’
Hardware and Furniture Dept. “Qual
ity First”.
The name “Gamble’s” is a trade
mark and wherever seen is a guaran- ■
tee of wholesomeness and cleanliness.
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O. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
THE BEST LINE OE MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ship bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
W^iaveJfoi^Joney
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
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ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
v- PTONIFFR MFRCHANT Fourth Ave
/> OPEN DAY
Commerce Cafe
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Board, family style. Breakfast, from 6 to 8 a. m. Dinner, 11 a. m.
to 1 p. m. Supper, 5 to 7 p. m. Rate, $1.00.
Service at Counter, Tables E. LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
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
WATCHES
Howard
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Elgin
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| George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
| GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
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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 the Station. TELEPHONE MAIN 123
Location Notices 1 Gateway
Evinrude
Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
..Seward’s Up-to-daie 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 Crosselt Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We give money back on anything purchased
here if not satisfactory.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINCH'S ANOGOLD MIMLK'S Sit'll IfS
Doors & Windows
Lung’s Ranges
I X L Parlor lieaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Titfht Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcoliol Stoves
Spark Pliiifs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
MaUhoid Rooting
Tar Paper
Deafen in if felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Knjfine < >il
.Niurine Kn*rine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine <)il
Floor Oil
Linseed oil
Cup Grease
Faints
Lacqueret Faint
Asphalt mu Faint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
I Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot (Juris
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forties
Blacksmith’* (\»nl
Bellows
Wheel Harrows
Cut lory
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
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 Points.
Right reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE. Local Agent.
ALASKA STC AMSHIP CO. =
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. Dlrigo 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, Ellamar,
# Valdez, Latouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. 3. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Seward carries Explosives)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice©!
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Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY. P«o».
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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 Host Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast —Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Right— Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
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