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Entered as second class matter at the postoffice, Seward, Alaska.
THE AGITATION which has boon started to open the coal holds of
Alaska before the war cuts off the supply of the Pacific coast should bo
pushed with all the energy that Alaska
OPEN THE COAL FIELDS and the Pacific coast cities command. In
a copy of the Post Intelligencer which
came on the Sampson there appears an editorial which directs the attention
of the government to the necessity for the immediate opening of the ioul
beds because of the fact that foreign ships can no longer be s ecu ml to bring
coal from the Atlantic.
These facts should be iterated and re-iterated by every paper and every
public hotly in Alaska and ail down the coast. Even if the government were
obliged to use tin* railroad as it exists now here it would be an act of wis
dom to make immediate preparations lor the actual mining of coal in tin
Matanuska. It has always been pointed out that in case of a groat war this
nation could not afford to let her warships depend for her supplies on the
cast, and who knows what might happen before the present conflict comes to
an end?
Following is the editorial from the Seattle paper:
Open Alaska’s Coal- If anything more were required to do this, the out
break of the present war should prompt congress to take immediate steps to
induce the opening of the coal mines in Alaska ami to rush the construction
of the Alaska railroad for that purpose.
All of the coal for nav.il uses on the Pacific has been brought around from
the Atlantic. To get this coal here it has been necessary, or at least the de
partment has considered it necessary, to use foreign vessels. I hose foreign
vessels are no longer available for that purpose. They would be subject
to capture on the high seas, notwithstanding that they were loaded by our
government, for vessels art* always subject to capture by a power hostile to
the flag which they fly.
There are no American .-'hips for that purpose. Every vessel which flies
the American flag which can by any possibility be used for the purpose will
he needed in our over seas trade, to take the places of the foreign ships which
have betm withdrawn from the trade. There are no means available for get
ting coal from the Atlantic for our Pacific fleet.
Of course, the naval vessels can ust* the domestic coal, which is good
enough for all of the merchant vessels ami also the revenue cutters ami army
transports, but it is not considered good enough for naval vessels, especially
in war times. The situation, therefore, points now to the immediate neces
sity of opening the mines t>f good steaming coal for naval uses in Alaska as
speedily as possible. The opening of those mines has become a necessary
part of any scheme of national defense, ami the last week has shown con
clus vely that no nation can afford to neglect every possible measure to
strengthen the national defenses.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Ruby. July 12.— A prospector was
picked up on the trail near here yes
terday in a dying condition. It has
been impossible to ascertain his name
or where he came from. He had -ome
$6,000 in gold dust on his person and
every etfort is being mu !o to g*i in
touch with his partner ar.d to learn
from the unfortunate v here he un
covered his gold. He has evidently
made a very rich tind rear this local
ity as his clothes show that he has
not been in the hills very long anti e\
citement is running high. A -tam
pede is sure to come and already a
large number of prospectorr are in
the hills trying to back-trick him in
an effort to find his discovery—S. S.
Northwestern 'irams.
Juneau—Townsite cladoants youth
of the original townsite of hmeau
have won a vi dory ag*«v.st the A'as
ka Juneau Cold Mining company
which claims nearly the w.iole area on
which their homes nave stoo 1 for
years, by the e*der of the commis
sioner of the general 1 undo Hire ,\[ -
proving the su**vey of the ti wrsiie.
The next step ’* ill be the appo r linent
of a townsite trustee.
Norman D. Macaulay, the North
ern pioneer, will establish his fox
farm at Snag, on the upper reaches of
the White river. He has 00 foxes al
ready in captivity—some of them or
great value. Mr. Macaulay wIM use
fox hounds in hunting the fov*^ to
their holes, an innovation in northern
fox catching.
T. Van Bibber caught a young
moose cow while he was coming down
the Tanuna river, and took it w th
him to Fairbanks. This is the second
live moose to he taken there this sea
son.
Nome’s spring cleanup this year
exceeded that of last year by $50,00*),
according to Manager Cole, of the
Miners’ and Merchants’ bank of that
place.
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ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. OKAFF, • President and General Manager
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A large assortment of men’s negli
gee shirts, both light and dark colors;
values to $3 each; your cl olee, $1.50.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First”.
Paints, oils, glass and wall paper at
Brown & Hawkins Hardware and
Furniture Dept. “Quality First”.
New line fancy candies, box choco
lates a tel hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
Finch's Golden Wedding Kve • t The Branch.
Try Gelhardt’s genuine Mexican
chiii con came. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
You'll find everything In the Pastry Line at
: Cooper's Cafe.
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Meet me at The Branch.
Stoves. Knnk'es. Camp Stoves, Window
Glass. Paints andOlls. Brown & Hawkins.
Hardware and Furniture Dept. Quality first.
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You’ll find everything In the pnitry line j
at the Seward Cafe.
The name “Gamble •" le a 1 rade Mark ami
wherever eeen la a »^iarantoe of Wholeaonte*
nenH and CleanllneM.
Men’s “Boss of the Hoad” blue
junipers, 50c each, worth $1. Brown
iV; Hawkins. “Quality First”.
The famous E. A. Mallory still hat
in new anti stylish blocks. $3 each, at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
Call up Main 68 for fryers, broilers
j roasters. Dressed to order.
Miller’s Barber Shop
We make a specialty of
removing warts, etc.
Hot and Cold BUNS Always Ready
If you have rheumatism or a
“stroke”, come to MILLER’S BAR
BER SHOP and Ret a Rood STEAM
ALCOHOL BATH and a Rood RI B
1)0\VN by AC.EE.
W anted
Immediately
too
Citizens
of* Seward
To make
money on their
real estate
holdings
List it with us
We have a habit ol
spiling everything
we get our liaiuls on
WHITEHEAD
REALTY and j
INVESTMENT
COMPANY j
Two doors below
The Gateway
The Commerce
b\ W. POWERS
Proprietor
rooms in connection
Wines, Liquors
and Cigars
BEST BRANDS Draught and
Bottled Beers
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
Till: BEST LINE OF 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.
We Save You Money
The goods that we carry are the best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVERYTH I NO
WE SAVE YOC MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
C. W. PALMER, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLAND
I:. L. WMITTEMO^K, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SLWARD, - * - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIHST-CLASS HOTEL. GKO. SEXTON, PROP.
Elect fie lights. Electric bell. Modern bathrooms. Kates reasonable.
FOUKTH AVENUE SEWAKD, ALASKA
While in Knik Stay at
MORRISON ROAD HOUSE
Host Popular House In Town
Hood Accommodation. I irst Class Hoard. Prices Reasonable.
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
Open Day and Night Established IW3
COMMERCE CAFE
SHORT ORDERS AT ALE HOURS
$1 a day or Three Tickets. Bread 16 l.ui ves or Tickets for $1.
Doughnuts 15c per do/..
Service at Counter, Tables or Private Boxes. !'• I.P.N IN, Prop.
H. V. HOBEN A. F. DAVIS
ALASKA TRANSFER
H. V. IIOBI-N, Manager
Dealer* In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
HowardES George The Jeweler
Hamilton Watches, Clocks and
Waltham Jewelry Repaired
Illinois (joij) NUiGLI GOODS Made to Order
The Celebrated
Repeate'ren \ GEO. A. MIRLACH
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THE SEWARD LIGHT ANO POWER COMPANY
Incorporated November 1905 under the Laws of the I crritory of Alaska
S. M. GRAPH, President and General Manager
CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS IN
Electric Supplies and Appliances
on,,-, a. ihr station. TB.BPHONB MAIN 123
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Evinrude
M< >t< >rs
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L. Graef
Agent
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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 Crossed Shoes
Victors, Victrolas and Victor Records
We j^ivc money back on any t hinjf purchased
here if not satisfactory.
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COAL MINER’S AMP GOLD MIWFB’S SUPPLIES
Doors &. Windows
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Aluminum Ware
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Mali in tilt K'Ktiing
Tar I ’aprr
IIrafrning f' lt
Wrathrr Strip
Gasoline
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J. L. GRAEF
1 PACIFIC ALASKA
NAVIGATION COMPANY
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers leave Seattle every ten clays each month on the
5th, S 5 th, 25th,
ADMIRAL SAMPSON AND ADMIRAL EVANS
via the INSIDE PASSAGE- for Ketchikan, Juneau. Yakutat.
Katalla, Coroova, Ellamar, Valdez. Latouchc. 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.
Kiglit re>ervod to change Moamei?* atul >:u'dngr datt > without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. . WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
A1 ASM STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda, .Mariposa and Northwestern
sail Ironi Seattle every six days lor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and
Seward. Direct service to kmk Anchorage via
Alaiueda and Mariposa
S. S. Diriqo leaves Seward I!>th of rath month for Cook Inlet points and Outih Harbor.
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Hilamar,
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 l:\plosives)
C-/ Right reserved to change this schedule without notie**V3
1<\ R. TRACT, General Agent C. B. GCPTILL, Age-t
Hotel Seward
W. A. WNEll.EY. Prop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES SI.00 TO S2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Borgen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Good* from the Pacific Coast B«*>t
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Ilitfht -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 BAB
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations '
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