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ON THE DAY when the mobilization of the German armies was ordered
thirty thousand people met in prayer in Berlin. They sang hymns of thanks
to God and repeated the Lord’s Prayer in
RELIGION AND WAR unison. The Russian priests and people knelt
in the cathedrals and marched through the
streets ottering up prayer. “Fear God and honor the king was thi phrase
with which Lord Kitchener sent his troops to the battlefield, and in all the
churches of England special services were held that Heaven might be on the
side of Britain and the king and queen themselves attended the services in
Westminster Abbey. Austrians also prayed and the venerable I* raneis
Joseph, on his way to an honored grave, called on God to stand by his country.
All this is very impressive and one can hardly think of it without finding
its real grandeur, but how strange it is that human beings believe that the
Creator w ill listen to requests which appear in themselves to be nothing short
of blasphemous. It may be that each nation entering the great struggle be
lieves that on its side is right and, therefore, the source of all right and jus
tice—The Almighty.
In the present war Catholic Austria is allied with Protestant Germany
and, maybe, with Mohammedan Turkey. On the other side is Catholic, or
Frecthinking France, Protestant Britain. Greek Servia and the Russians of
similar faiths. Turkey believes that “there is no God but God and Mahomet
is his prophet’’ and without a doubt the people of the great nations have
similar beliefs even though they might be expressed in different words—the
beliefs that there is only one God and he is the God of each particular nation
and the Czar, the Emperor, the Pope or the King is his true representative.
In the city of Rheims, around which the Germans and French were re
ported yesterday to be lighting, there was once crowned a king of France who
owed his throne to a young peasant girl who, claiming to have been inspired
by Heaven, let! the armies of 1* ranee to victory anti was later burned as a
witch by the British. In the eyes of France she was a saint and in the eyes
of England she was a demon.
We have heard nothing about prayers in France. For many years the
Goddess of Reason, so-called, has been enthroned over the Rrench republic.
“Providence is usuall\ on the side of large battalions” said the great Corsican
who, with this cynicism on his lips, went out and conquered the world. The
Roundheads of Cromwell cut the throats of the Cavaliers “in the name of
God” and in the name of Him also the Crusaders marched to wrench the
Holy City from the grasp of the infidels anil—failed. No doubt the infidels
also fought in the name of the Most High as all peoples have always fought
who have not lost faith in a supreme being.
Human nature is always the same and it is one of the most beautiful
traits of that nature, after all, that humans always believe themselves in the
right and that the God of justice must, therefore, be on their side.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE NORTHLAND
Valdez—Word has been received by
the Valdez Commercial association
that Commissioners Mears and Higgs
will not make the trip by way of
Matanuska to Ship Creek and come
from there together with Chairman
Edes to Valdez and go over the trail
to Copper Center, as planned when
the commissioners left Fairbanks a
few day8 ago.
The continuous rains of the past
week have made travel very slow and
the commissoiners are fearful that
they will not be able to get through
before the snow flies, so they have
cancelled their arrangements for sad
dle horses at Copper Center and will
go to Chitina, from there to Kenne
cott and over the railroad to Cordova.
Seattle, Aug. 29.—The records and
crew of the Princess Victoria, which
rammed the Admiral Sampson amt
sent her to the bottom, causing the
death of eleven persons, have been
quietly removed to Victoria. It was
believed that the officers of the Vic
toria would willingly appear before
; the steamship inspectors and give
their testimony, but they have evi
dently been instructed by their com
pany to avoid giving testimony.
Fairbanks—Postmaster Peal’s first
act in taking over the local postoffice
la.Nt night was to request the resigna
tions of the various employees. This
Hjfy;s kC*
FULL
QUART
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If as Had no Peers for Fifty Years
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS
Travel East
OVER THE
“MILWAUKEE”
The Newest and Shortest Line to the East
Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest
and wonderful development.
TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
“The Olympian” and “The Columbian”
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
BUTTE, MILES CITY, SIOUX CITY,
MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE and CHICAGO
For further information regarding fare*, train service, reservations, etc.,
cad on or address
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steamship Co. or Alaska Coast S. S. Co.
Scwa*d, Alaska
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee Sc St. Paul Railway
443 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B. C.
Second Avc. and Cherry St., Seattle
they refused to give on the ground
that they were in the civil service,
had served faithfully so far as they
were aware and knew of no reason
why they should leave their Jobs.
Following this, Postmaster Deal
handed four of them written notice,
dated July 31, which informed them
that they had been discharged for
cause.
Skagway—Word has been received
that on the first of August, Miss
Gladys Kirmso was married to Har- j
obi Louis Cogswell. The wedding
took place in Sand Point, Idaho, ana
the couple have gone to Sand Point
to live. Mrs. Cogswell Is the step
daughter of Mrs. H. D. Kirmse, an<i
lived nearly all her life In Skagway,
but for the past two years she has
made her home in Seattle and Port
land. The groom is the nephew of j
Dr. L. S. and John M. Keller of Skag
way, and a few years ago he was con
nected with the Skagway Daily Alas
kan, as editor.
Fresh from Mexican prisons and
battlefields, W. L. Alexander, a for
mer Alaskan, who was in the Arch
deacon Stuck party that went to the
top of Mt. McKinley, is now in Fair
banks.
Walter Scott and Johan Johanson,
two aped pioneers, were admitted to
the Pioneer’s Home at Sitka last
week. Doth have been in Alaska 30
years.
Seattle—For the first time In many
years, the St. Michael route to In
terior Alaska is practically abandon
ed. Nearly all the freipht is now
routed by Skapway, and the passen
per traffic to Fairbanks is divided be
tween Skapway and Chitina. It is ex
pected that the travel over the latter
route will increase steadily as the sea
son advances.
An unusually pretty romance cul
minated in Fairbanks when Miss
Cora O. Dickleman, of Forest, Ohio,
became the bride of Morton E. Stev
ens. the well-known local attorney.
CENTRAL FIGURE IN THE
SEA WOLF FOUND DEAD
VANCOUVER, Sept. 4.—The body
of Captain Alexander McLean, the
central figure in Jack London’s Sea
Wolf, was found today on False creek.
The cause of death is not known al
though it is believed almost certain
that it was accidental. Since the
writing of the book around McLean
he had gained a tremendous amount
of notoriety.
MOOSE BUILD GREATEST
U. S. UNIVERSITY
Great Organization Has Over One
Million Dollars a Year For Edu
cating Its Youth
The Seward Lodge No. 1425 of the
Loyal Order of Moose of the World is
now launched on its great career. The
required number for the securing of a
charter has been exceeded and at the
meeting last night A. B. Hall was
filled with loyal and enthusiastic
members of the great order.
Mooseheart, the great university
and home of the Moose order, is now
being extended. Each member of the
order gives one dollar a year to it
and this means that the university
will soon have an endowment of two
millions annually. The children of
the members are educated there and
the intention is to make it the great
est university in the United States.
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.”
Just received a new line of Norwe
gian tobacco, Prima Skraa Tabak at
Brown & Hawkins. “Quality First”.
I.ong distance telephone nooth at the
Branch. *
For bread, pies, cakes, cookies and
ice cream try Cooper’s Cafe.
See us before sending outside ?:>r
your job printing.
A splendid quality of men’s heavy ,
all-wool socks in white and gray, 35c
or 3 pairs for $1; others at 25c, 50c,
60c, 65c, 75c. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First”.
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You'll find everything In the I’aatry Line nt
Cooper's Cafe.
Guns, ammunition, tents etc. Every
thing for the hunter. Brown & Haw
kins Hardware and Furniture Depart- j
ment. “Quality First”.
The name •'Gamble'*” I* a Trade Mark and
wherever aeen I* a guarantee of Wholesome
ness and Cleanliness.
Finch's Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch.
Have a look at our $15 and $18 all
wool suits. They are the best values
ever shown in Seward. Other prices
up to $.*15. Brown & Hawkins. “Qual*
ity First”.
Vou get local Ranch Egg* with your Habi
and Bacon at Gamble's Restaurant.
Meet me at The Branch.
6*4 lbs., 11-4 size, gray wool blan
kets worth $1 per lb. at $4.50 per pair. '
Ask for the “Fresno”. Brown & Haw
kins. “Quality First”.
You'll And everything In the pastry line
at the Seward Cafe.
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Beds, mattresses and all kinds of
furniture at Brown & Hawkins Hard- j
ware and Furniture Department.
“Quality First”. '
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
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THE BEST LINE OF MERCHANDISE OBTAINABLE
On account of having our own ihip bringing in merchandise fresh
from the outside, we are able to quote you prices that competition
cannot touch.
We Save '^uJWoney
The goods that we carry are t ie best that can be bought at any
price. A trial order will convince you.
REMEMBER WE CARRY EVE JYTHING
WE SAVE YOU MONEY ON EVERY ITEM
G. W. PALME;?, Knik, Alaska
HOTEL OVERLAND
E. L. WHITTIMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Minin)' Men
SEWARD, - * - ALASKA
The Coleman
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. CEO. SEXTON, PROP.
Electric lights. Electric bell. Modern hath rooms. Rates reasonable.
FOURTH AVENUE SEWARD, ALASKA
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use the; phone
ALASKA ELECTRIC COMPANY
5. At. GRAFF, - President and General Manager
Clothing, Furnishings, Footwear, Tents,
Tarps, Rugs, Etc.
S. L. Colwell
PIONEER MERCHANT Fourth Ave
r OPEN DAY
Commerce o>afe V*ZZ!Z
Short Orders at All Hours
Bread for Sale
Service at Counter, Tables k. LLVIN
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, Mrfin 17 and 41
WATCHES
Howard
Harftilton
Elgin
Waltham )
Illinois
The Celebrated )
Chas. Milen )
Kepeater »
George The Jeweler
Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry Repaired
GOLD MGGtT GOODS Made to Order
GKO. A. MIRLACH
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
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Location Notices 1 Gateway
Evinrucle
Motors
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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, flats, 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
■HBHBHHlMUMMMMBMMPMBHUIMHaMMMiillUuaHIIMaiMHBMHWi
COAL MINER’S ANO GOLD MINER’S SlIPPI IES
Doors & Windows {
Lang’s Ranges
I X L 1 'arlor I leaters
Gasoline Stoves
('ook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Pings
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Mai timid Hooting
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Knj'ine Oil
\i .trine Kntfine oil
Valve Oil
Blaine Oil
Floor Oil
Linseed Oil
Cup Grease
Paints
Lacqueret Paint
Asphaltum Paint
Brushes
Varnishes
Turpentine
Japan
Denatured Alcohol
Coal Tar
Lamps
Lanterns
Tents
PHONE BLACK 4
Rifles
Shot (inns
A ramunition
Fishinjf Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forces
Blacksmith's t ’oal
Bellows
Wheel Barrow>
Cutlery
Fire < lay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Tw ine
J. L. GRAEF
PACIFIC ALASKA
mVIMTUN CljjPMjY
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 und sailing dates without notice.
B F. WATSON, General Agent. WAYNE BLUE, Local Agent.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. «
Steamers Alameda, Mariposa and Northwestern
sail from Seattle every six days tor Ketchikan.
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagwav, 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, L.atouche and Seward
Freight Steamers sailing from Seattle each month: S. S. Seward. 5th;
S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. S. Cordova, 25th
(S. S. Sew ard carries Explosives)
STRight reserved to change this schedule without noticed
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUPTILL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY, Pror.
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 Right—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
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