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Published Daily Except Sunday by The Seward Gateway Publishing Co.
BERNARD M. STONE, President.
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Entered as second class matter at the postoffice, Seward, Alaska.
THE SEATTLE SPIRIT is exemplified vividly In a letter received last
night on the Alameda. A former president of the Alaska Bureau of the
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, who was a
SOME FUNNY THINGS subscriber of the Gateway, writes to discon
tinue his subscription because he has found
that he can read the paper in the Arctic Club and in the Bureau. As those
two organisations were receiving complimentary copies of the paper there is
no need, of course, in paying for them. And. then. Seattle people sometimes
have the gall to say that Alaska papers are not friendly to them.
THE SEWARD city council some time ago was most anxious to have
people understand that its funds were too limited for advertising Seward or.
even, for building a school house, but now we find that after several councils
of war the school building is going to cost more than it would have cost if the
work had been preceded with under former arrangements. There is a feeling
abroad, and there is no use in trying to deny it, that not the bids but the
bidders are sometimes taken into account. While it might be premature to
say so much, there can be no harm in suggesting that grand juries are em
powered to make investigations touching municipal go\ei nments.
IT HAS been stated recently by a member of the administration at Wash
ington that the United States is now losing more by the European war, or, at
least, as much as it would lose if it were actually engaged in hostilities.
The loss of revenue alone is nothing compared to the loss sustained by
the dislocation of trade and the destruction of foreign markets. The change
for the better will undoubtedly come, however, when the war is ended and
when the manufacturers of European countries come to find that their cus
tomers have already found other sources of supplies. Ihe etrcct will be simi
lar to that which comes to a manufacturer whose factory has been burned
and put out of commission for a long time. He will have to begin all
over again. His customers in the meantime have gone to oth** factories.
They have opened accounts with other manufacturers, and once accounts are
opened it is mighty hard to close them in this day of credit giving.
MR. RIGGS of the Railroad Commission is coming from Fairbanks
through the Matanuska coal fields, according to Chairman Edes. Mr. Edes
himself will remain at Ship Greek until he goes outside this fall with his re
port. Mr. Rigg's stall leaving for the outside this month—indeed in about
a fortnight.
Now, what would anyone conclude when he takes into account the amount
of work done and the places in which it was accomplished. Is it too much to
say that the indications are that Fairbanks, or, at least, the 'lamina valley
will be the interior terminal. And is it too much to say that the ocean ter
minal will be where we want it to be?
AMERICANS DESTITUTE
LONDON, Sept. 7.—Two thousand destitute Ameri
cans were in line here today when the offices of the Amer
ican relief committee were opened. The committee is
hard pressed for funds as the destitution is exceedingly
great. Many of the Americans in trouble may be shipped
home but the difficulty of getting ships even tor the or
dinary traffic is very great.
ANOTHER BRITISH SHIP SUNK
LONDON, Sept. 7.—Fifty of the crew of the British
ship Pathfinder have been saved. The Pathfinder was
sunk by a mine in the North Sea.
The loss from this cause is getting very severe and the
efforts of the British to guard against it seem to be rather
unsuccessful although the North Sea is constantly being
patrolled by all sorts of vessels of the navy. The number
of men lost in the Pathfinder is not yet definitely known.
JAPAN TURNS DOWN FRISCO
TOKIO, Sept. 7.—The Japanese government has noti
fied the state department that the Japanese fleet will be
unable to take part in the naval rendezvous at the Panama
exposition at San Francisco. Similar notifications
are also expected from the other countries at war but it is
regarded as remarkable that Japan considered it neces
sary to make the notification such a long time before the
date set for the opening of the fair.
RUSSIA GOES DRY
PETROGRAD, Sept. 7.—The sale of spirituous liquors
in Russia during the war has been prohibited as a precau
tion aganist riotous conduct while the army is engaged in
the field.
The Russian army is now gradually surrounding Prye
mysl, the last stronghold of Austrian Galicia, which will
soon be assaulted unless it surrenders. The city is aboui
sixty miles west of Lemberg and is the last obstacle to be
met with in Galicia. Its fall will clear the way for the
westward march of the Russians to make a juncture with
the Russian forces on the east frontier of Prussia. Then
will come the start of the march on Berlin.
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QUART
—— BOTTLED IN BOND
Has Had no Peers for Fifty Years
_SOLD BY ALL DEALERS_
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Seattle, July 27.—“Casey” Moran,
sourdough newspaperman of Duwson
and Fairbanks, who gained fame in
the early days of the Klondike
through the “discovery” of Noah’s ark
in the wilds of the Arctic, arrived
here last night on his way to Califor
nia to promote the oil interests of the
north. He claims that he has an
Alaska oil well proposition greater
than any thus far developed in con
nection with the Calgary field.
He left almost immediately on the
Shasta Limited, bound for San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles, in which cities
he will launch his proposition, with
the assurance of greater success than
he could hope to realize in the Puget
Sound country.
Iditarod—Word was received in
this city last Thursday that Ben How
land, who was formerly connected
with the Cascade laundry of this
place, had committed suicide in
Fairbanks about ten days ago by tak
ing poison. Blighted affection is re
ported to have been the cause of self
destruction. Howland left this camp^
last fall with a party of stampeders
for the Shushana diggings, but had
remained in the vicinity of Fairbanks
during the past winter.
A complete reorganization of the
Treadwell managerial staff may be
announced at September 1.
On September 1 Assistant Manager
FI. P. Kennedy retires, and this may
be followed by the early retirement
of Robert A. Kinzie, general manager.
Today President Bradley said ho was
in hopes there would be no radical
changes at the big mines, as the re
tirement of Mr. Kinzie would be a dis
tinct loss to both the company and the
men employed.
Fairbanks—“Ruby is the best little
camp in A’aska, and you can bet it
wlil yield at least a million dollars
j this year,” snid E. W. Griffin, yester
day, when questioned as to the out
look of the lower river town. “Every
thing in that camp is booming now,”
| he went on, “and there isn’t an idle
man there. In fact, there is a good
i opportunity for at least 500 men to
1 do some prospecting on the creeks be
tween Long and Ruby.’’
Fairbanks, Aug. 7.—A party of
four came down yesterday from the
Chisana district on the head of the
Tanana river. They were not a very
| happy bunch, excepting in their satis
faction of getting into Fairbanks and
' getting out of Chisana.
Billy Brown, former proprietor of
the Kagle saloon here and well known
says that “the Chisana is on the hike.
Everybody is leaving up there and
you can look for plenty of boats to
come down with men from now on.
We’re ail glad to get out”.
The oil output at Katalla has dou
bled this year, according to Supt. I\
P. Smith, of the Alaska Oil and Re
fining company, who refines the crude
output at Katalla and supplies the
local market here and at other south
western Alaska towns.
The output last season was 70,000
gallons of refined oil and this season
the company have already put out
70,000 gallons, and are prepared to
handle the business all winter, as the
large launches Triton, Northland and
Waif will run during the winter from
Katalla to Cordova, Valdez and other
Southwestern Alaska ports.—Valdez
Prospector.
The Gateway Job Printing Depart
ment can supply you with anything in
the line of printed stationery fo
you’re business and personal use.
Job printing of every description at
The Gateway.
New line fancy candies, box choco
lates and hard candies at Martin’s
Candy Kitchen.
“Aim at the best” Smoked Norwe
gian Herring in Tomato Sauce. Brown
& Hawkins. “Quality First.”
You’ll find everything In the Pastry Line at
Cooper's C*fe.
Guns, ammunition, tents etc. Every
thing for the hunter. Brown & Haw
kins Hardware and Furniture Depart-j
ment. “Quality First”.
The name "Gamble’s’’ Is a Trade Mark and
wherever seen Is a guarantee of Wholesome- j
ness and Cleanliness.
Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch, j
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Have a look at our $15 and $18 all
wool suits. They are the best values
ever shown in Seward. Other prices
up to $35. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual*
ity First”.
You get local Ranch Eggs with your Ham
and Bacon at Gamble’s Restaurant.
Meet me at The Branch.
6^2 lbs., 11-4 size, gray wool blan
kets worth $1 per lb. at $*1.50 per pair.
Ask for the “Fresno”. Brown & Haw
kins. “Quality First”.
You’ll find everything In the pastry line
at the SewRrd Cafe.
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Beds, mattresses and all kinds of I
furniture at Brown & Hawkins Hard
ware and Furniture Department.
“Quality First”.
Seward Cleaning and Pressing
Parlors
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Ladies and Gents Suits Cleaned
and Pressed
Suits called for and delivered Phone, Main 74
0. W. PALMER
KNSK, ALASKA
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THE 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 'foiJ^Money
The goods that wc curry are t ic best that can be bought at un\
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE C ARRY EYE iYTHING
WE SAVE fOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALMES, Knik, Alaska
I-:. L. WHITT; MOHR, I'ROP.
Headquarters I >r Mining Men
SEWARD, - - ' ALASKA
"The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. GEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Mod* rn bathrooms. Kates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
USE T H EiPHONE
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ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
S. M. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Fte.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
^ f OPEN DAY
Commerce uafe „r:rz
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables LEVIN
or Private Boxes Proprietor
H. V.HOBEN a. r.uAYio
ALASKA TRANSFER
M. V. IIOBEN, Manager
Dealers In
COAL, WOOD AND ICE
General Transferring Phones, Main 17 and 41
WATCHES
Howard
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
The Celebrated
('has. Milen
Hepeater
George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
| GOLD NUGGET GOODS Made to Order
GEO. A. MI REACH
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THE SEWARD EIGHT 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 & Gateway
Evinrude
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^Motors
2 and 3 1-2 h. p.
With Magneto.
J. L Graef
Agent
Seward Commercial Co.
.. 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.
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINfR'S ANIHiOll) MIWB’S SIPPI ILS
Doors & Windows
Lang's Ranges
I X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
()il Sto\ *s
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Pings
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P& B Paper
Makhoii) Rooting
Tar Paper
Iteafening felt
Weather St rips
Gasoline
(ias Kntfine < >il
.V.trine Lupine Oil
Valve Oil
Blaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed < )il
Cup Grease
I ’aims
Lacqueret I'aint
Asphaitum I'aint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shut Guns
A mmunilion
Ki*»hinjr Tackle
Giant I'uwtler
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Fuse
Bench Fut ve>
IJ.aekMiii*(i ■* < »al
Bellow■»
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire t lay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Rope
Mercury
Seine Tw ino
J. L. GRAEF
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PACIFIC
I jjtmOjj 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.
Klght reserved to change steamers and sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON. General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda, Alariposa 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 Mariposa
S. S. Dirigo leaves Seward 13th of each montli 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)
(MT Right reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent O'. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M'NEILEY, Ppop.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
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 Best Canned Goods from the Pacilic Coast —Best
Treatment to Everybody and Prices Bight—Goods
Delivered to All Parts 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 BAR
Accommodations for Ninety Guests
Large General Lobby
Private Lobby for Ladies
Best Rates : : Best Treatment
Best Accommodations