SEVENTH delegateshu* con
test
The election of Alaska’s seventh
Delegate to Congress "ill occur to
day—though it is the sixth election
day. The first and second Delegates
to Congress were elected at the first
election, which occurred in August.
I '.*00.
In 1000 the candidates for Delegate
t > Congress for the short term, end
ing March 4, 11*07, were Frank H.
Waskey. nominated by the Demo
crats nad Miner’s party of Nome, and
the Miners’ party of Fairbanks; A. 1*.
Swineford, nominated by an independ
ent petition of Skagwayites and the
Democrats of the First Division, and
Cornelius D. Murane, nominated by
the Republicans. There were three!
Divisions at that time. Mr. Waskey ^
carried the Second and Third, and
was elected. Former t*ov. Swineford i
carried the First Division by an over
whelming majority.
At the same election the candidates
for the long term, beginning March
4. 11*07. were Tom Cale, holding tie i
same nominations a> Mr. Waskey. C.
D. Murane. Republican, and H. VV. ■
Mellon. Democrat. Cale carried a!
three Divisions, and "as elected.
In ll»0S the iundulates were John
Honan. Democrat; John W. Corson.
Republican; 1*. A Chilberg, Labor,
and James Wickersham. Independent
The latter was elected.
In 1010 the candidates were F. S.
Orr. Republican; William O’Connor.
Labor, and James Wickersham. Inde
pendent. There was no Democratic
candidate. Mr. Wickersham was
elected.
In 1U12 the candidates were Hubert
W. Jennings, Democrat; W. A. Uil
more, Republican; Kazis Rrauczunas,
Socialist; Janies Wickersham, Inde
pendent. and Martin Harruis, Inde
pendent Democrat. Mr. Wickersham
was elected.
In U>14 the candidates were Charles
K. Bunnell, Democrat; Thomas
Brooks, Socialist, and Janies W icker
sham, Independent—though claiming
to be a “Wilson Progressive," “Pro
gressive Democrat," and a Progres
sive," in different portions of the Ter
ritory. Mr. Wickersham was elected.
Today the candidates are Charles
A. Sulzer, Democrat; Lena Morrow
Lewis, Socialist, and James W icker
sham. Independent. There is no Re
publican candidate.—Kx.
Vacuum cleaners. Rest >uaJ<.
Reasonable prices. Mt. Mck.m.<-)
Klee trie Co.
Kresh Chinook Kippcretl Salmon,
Twenyt-five cents per lb. Hrown
Hawkins, “Quality First.”
(tistanee *
t he .Irnnch
OM papers tor sale at the “Kale
way.”
The Croat Majestic, the Ramre with
the Reputation. Hrown * Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
WaterliM & Fra?'er Wh'sXev *
“The Rranch ”
EMPRESSTHEATRE
Tuesday. Nov, 21. 8:45 p.m.
SONNY JIM AND THE GREAT AMERICAN GAME
_ I reel Vitajfraph tometly
"THE HORRORS OF WAR"
in .1 put*. An unusual review of the aftermath of Kurepe’s
I ath of l.lory. 1'atlie Kilut.
“THE FABLE OF SISTER MAE”
\\ ho ■1 ii as well :i> eouhl lie exoeeteii I reel
NEWS NOTES
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The lecture by Asa C. Baldwin on
Saturday night was really delightful
All those who were lucky enough to I
be present say they were surprised
f thut such a lecture could be produced
here at home. It would be impossible
to go into details because the most
that one could do would be to touch
on the fringes. Mr. Baldwin went
away on the Watson but it is to be
hoped he will come to visit us again. !
Mrs. Harman is now occupying a
petition in the drygoods department
of the Seward Commercial Company.
Miss l.avonia Stotko entertained
several of her young friends at a
birthday party yesterday.
Hutch Blanch field came on the Wat
son to Cordova with tewelve head of
horses for Fairbanks. lie will carry
in turkeys and other good things for
the Christmus noiiciays.
The Anchorage paper of November
17 says the railroad headquarters will
be moved from Seward to Anchorage
in the beginning of the year. Since
this Sentence was written it has been I
found that the paper published by the
Commission says the same thing.
Gus Gilles, the “Optimo Kid" is
in the city again.
M. L. V. Smith, better known as
Sport Smith, went to Seattle on the
Mariposa.
C. W. Winstedt, the architect, and
his family left for Jpneau this morn
ing on the Watson.
Mrs. van Gilder will entertain the
Merry Thimble club next Tuesday In
stead of Thursday as previously an
Co. Lister, of Washington Who Was Re-elected.
nounced, at the home of Mrs. M. A.
Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Patton have
taken over the management of the i
Seward Hotel in the absence of Mr.
and Mrs. McNeiley who have gone
outside.
TO GAMBLK ON CROOK
When the Crook recently left An
chorage four men were arrested be
cause they were believed to have got:
tickets on the Crook by representing j
themselves as railroad employees and
because they were suspected of going
out to gamble on the way and get
some of the money of the railroaders.
Sentence was deferred on condition
that they leave by the next steamer.
A line new line of ice Skates.
Brown iV: Hawkins, “Quality First.”
FOR SALK
Completely furnished 2 room house
for sale cheap; rooms 12x20. Apply
The Bazaar. 11-19—3t.
Something new; Dessert in a
flash”—JifTy-Jello. Brown A Hawk
ins, “Quality First.”
CATHOLIC Cllt/RCH
Sundays: Communi/n Mass at 8:13'
a. m.
Mass and Sermon at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday school after Mass.
Rosary, Instruction and Benediction
at 7:30 p. m.
Weekdays: Daily Mass at 7:30 a
m.
Daily Mass, 7:30 a. m. in hospital
chapel.
ARRIVE ON WATSON
The following arrived from Seattle
this morning on the Watson: Gus
Gilles, W. H. Lindig and wife, Rev.
Geo. J. Zinn, Mrs. E. A. Anderson,
Mrs Vera Monro and 2 children, and
1 steerage.
VALDEZ EIRE
The Treat house which was occupi
ed by A. («. Stall and family in Val
dez was burned to the ground last
week.
An Edison Diamond Disc Phono
graph makes a line Christmas pres
ent. No needles to change. Brown &
Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Oyster Cocktails at "The Branch/'
I Umbrellas and |
Cravanettes |
Rubber Fcotv.ear p
URBACH’S [
SEE
BILL HENRY
Tlii: LIN K KK\L KSTATIO MAN
For the Best Real Estate
Deal in Seward
Oflirp 4th & Adams.
We carry a complete stock and are prepared to supply your
wants from the most carefully selected line ot Drugs and Sundries
in Alaska. Send us your orders.
Prescriptions, Face and Fold ( reams, Rexall Household Reme
dies, Patent Medicines, Cotton and bandages. Plastic Stockings
Trusses and crutches, Abdominal Belts, Suspensories, Hand Mirrors,
Bath Requisites, Safety Razors and Blades. Syringes and Hot Water
Bags, Brushes, Russian and American Oils Kodaks, Thermos Bot
tles, Candy, Flashlights, Magazines, Pictures, Moccasins, Post Cards,
Stationery. Pyralin Ivory Ware, Blank Books, Waterman Pens
(Fountain), Typewriter Supplies Hand Bags and Purses, Cigars
and Tobacco.
Agents for—
AIT.FSTINP K Y PR CAN HI PS, KASTMAN KODAKS, W ATPR
MAN FOUNTAIN PKNS, RKXALL HOrSFHOLD RPMPD1KS,
TYKKKLLS CASCADK INTKRNAL BATH
SEWARI) DRUG COMPANY
SCCCKSSORS TO TUP ALASKA PHARMACY
SPAVAKD ALASKA
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NOTICE
Regular meeting of Pioneers to
night, Pioneers hall, 8 p. m.
L. L. JAMES, Jr., President.
Flannelette night gowns and Pa
jamas for men, women, boys and gir s
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.
ARE YOU REA lit
You should not delay.
During the performance a box ol
our Superior Quality chocolates or
bon-bons will certainly make the
evening more enjoyable. Yiu can eat
them at any time or all the time with
perfect safety because there’s nothin-.'
in them but purity and flavor. Ih.it
same superior quality pre\ails
throughout our exclusive line ol Holi
day Suggestions.
kodaks. Magazines and I’ohacco
HETTFL’S The Kodak Store
Broadway. Sward
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O. K. BATHS
Broadway Seward
A Neat Haircut and Easy Shaw
Our Specialty
j USE THE IMIONK
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
5. M. HRAFF
I President and Oenera Manager
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JOE REMO
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Muthers
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
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SOME OF THE MANY GOODS WE HAVE TO OFFER YOO AT THE OLD PRICES
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Home made Puddings, Fruit Cakes and Cookies. 1
( ai load of Fancy select Apples at three dollars per box.
Mince Meat—Home Made—in glass jars.
Premier Mayonnaise, made from the choicest and purest
ingredients in spotless sanitary kitchen. =
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Candied peels. Raisins, C urrants. Nuts of all kinds. =
Light House Cleanser, three cans for 25cts.
Five gallons coal oil for $1.75. §
The Aristocratic delicacy—Cream Chicken, A la King.
Kitchen Roquet—gives a full rich delicate flavor to soups, =
meats, gravies, etc. =
Catchup, 25c per bottle. |
Alaska Mackerel, 20 cts. each. |
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where quality, variety |
and choice reign |
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Jones—Thierbach Co/s
"ALTA”
Col fee
Seas
Spices
Extracts and Baking Powder
ONLY LINE TO HECEIVE
THE HIGHEST AWARD
(GOLD MEDAL)
At the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Pont tail to include them in your next
order. They will please you as they
have thousands who have used them.
Home made preserves, jeilies and jams.
Fresh Michigan Apple Cider, 20cts. per can.
Standard Brand can fruits and vegetables.
Full line of Preferred Stock, Happy Home and Libby’s.
Case of Asstorted Fruit at $5.50.
Case of Assorted Vegetables, $1.90.
Pinneapple—3 cans for 50cts.
Star Hams and Bacon.
Holyhurst Eggs,25 cts. guarantee with each egg.
Butter, 40 cts. per pound.
Milk, $4.50 per case.
Don't wait until we are
compelled to raise
prices
SEWARD
“QUALITY FIRST”
ANCHORAGE