NEWS OE THE WORLD EOR PAST WEEK1
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TO BUILD BATTLESHIP
AT COST OF $10,000,000
By Cable to Tlie Daily Gateway.
Washington, IX IX, Jan. 20 The
m.w battleship ordered for the I’nited
States navy will cost $10,111)0,000. It
will be similar to the British "Dread
naught."
Will Not Run for I hird Term
Washington, IX t’., Jan. 21 Presi
dent Roosevelt authorizes a statement
*> be made to all third term clubs that
their agitation of his candidacy in l!**s
annoys him. Me repeats that under no
•ircumstanees enn he be induced to
run again.
Authorizes (lame Preserve
Washington, IX (’., Jan. 21 The
house today passed a bill authorizing
President Roosevelt to set aside 7.50,
000 acres of government forest land in
the Olympic mountains of the state of
Washington for a game preserve.
(lets $3000 for Burned Boat
Washington, IX ('.. Jan. 21 The
bouse voted today to appropriate 130(H)
4o reimburse (leorge Esterly of ^ aide/.
iOr a R»at belonging to him which was
burned while in the service of the
government geological survey .
Exposition Bills Introduced
Olympia, Jan. 22 Rills appropriat
ing $000,000 tor buildings and $400,000
Bo install a slate exhibit at the Alaska
Yukon-Paeific exposition were, intro
duced in the legislature today.
tyuits Railroad Commission
Seattle, .1 an. 22—John S. McMillan
resigned from the state railroad com
mission tinlay. The place was offered
by il.iv. Meat! to Kx-Gov. McGraw of
this city, w ho declined it.
Iowa Re-elects Dolliver
D. S Moines, la., Jan. '-‘2 Senator
Pdlivet was re-elected to the l niteu
State-senate oy the legislatin' today.
To Reimburse Holliday Heirs
Washington, IV V., Jan 22 Senafi r
Ankeny introduced a hill in the -en
ate t mi ay to appropriate '?'<tHi,ooo t> r
th« heirs of flu* late Hell Holliday. the
fa ,." - not:hw -a : ■ mail carrier < ur
ing th*• year> wheu Indian troubhs
Were frequent. It i- claimed that
Holliday • xpemled large -unis i*f h.>
own money to construct and maintain
po-t roaos.
Corporations Must Not Chip In
Washington, IV l'.. Jan. 22 fh<
house today passed the si : ,te bill
prohibiting corporations front . aking
contributions t*» the campaign funds of
political parties.
Investigate Car Shortage
Seattle. Jan. 22 'Hie interstate
Commerce commission is taking testi
mony of coast lumliermcn on the
causes of the car shortage in the
northwest today. It has been shown
that the shortage has existed for many
months and that the lack of cat's is
crippling the lumber industry.
Testimony of railroad officials was
taken yesterday concerning the merger
of Harriman’s western lines. The tes
timony was conflicting but teuded to
■how that competition in Harriman I
territory has been eliminated.
Wants Help on Coal Famine
Washington, IV Jan. 2J -Senator
Hansbrough of North Dakota asked!
the president today to lend the aid ot
the federal government to abate the
coal famine in his state. Hansbrough ,
affirmed that thousands of people in
North Dakota are stdbrirg and that
diseases which are aggravated by cold!
are spreading because of the insuffici
ent-supply of coal. lie asserted that
the railroads are making little uppar- J
ent effort to relieve the situ: tion and
a.-ked that the coal trains be operated
by the army.
Fuel Famine Proves Fatal
Seattle, Jao. 23 ~ From pneumonia
induced in cold rooms because of utter
inability to secure fuel a Mrs. Fuller
died yesterday and her daughter died
today.
To Investigate Army Row
Washington, I). Jan. 23 The
•euale voted yesterday afternoon to
have tho committee on military affairs
conduct an investigation of the Browns
ville riot which led to the peremptory
dismissal of the soldiers of the Twenty
fifth regiment.
tieorgla Farmers Chip In
Atlanta, Jan. 23 -The farmers’
union of Georgia adopted resolutions
t>day indorsing President Roosevelt
for his discharge of the Twenty-fifth
regiment.
Bill for Alaska Appeals
Washington, D. C., Jan. 23 Con
gressman Humphrey of Washington
introduced a compromise bill to settle
the question of the hearing i«f Alaska
appeals in the I’nited States circuit
court of appeals. It provides that an
appeal may bo heard by the appellate
court at San Francisco, Seattle or
Portland, at the option of the appel
lant.
Artillery Bill Passed
Washington, D. C., Jan. 23 —The
bill providing for an increase of the
artillery arm of the regular army pas*
j*o ! yi stcrday afternoon and went to
the president for his signature.
Thompson Trial Dragging
Tceoma. Jan. 2J -The trial <»f Chos
t -r Thompson for the murder of Judge
K nory i- expected to terminate next
week. I'he state began its rebuttal
testimony yesterday, putting on sever
al medie.il exports to testify that in
their opinion Thompson was sane when
h * shot Kmory.
Urges Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington, D. CM Jan. 24 Presi
dent Uoosevelt sent a special message
to congress today urging the passage
of a bill to subsidize steamer lines to
South American ports. The president
declares that the Pacific coast steam
ship lines to South America are threat
ened with annihilation by foreign
competition.
To Encourage Salmon Hatcheries
Washington, 1). C., Jan. 24—Con*
gressman Humphrey introduced a bill
in the house today to encourage pri
vate salmon hatcheries in Alaska by a
bounty.
To Fight Japanese School Issue
Sacramento, Jan. 24 The California
legislature passed a resolution yester
day afternoon directing the state
attorney-general to represent the state
government in the suit to compel the
admission of Japanese to the public
schools of San Francisco.
Abe Ruef Gains a Point
San Francisco, Jan. 24 District At
torney Heuey made a motion in the
superior court today to have Abraham
ltuef tried first. The court ruled that
a- Knot ami Schmitz were jointly in
dicted they must be tried jointly un
it—the defendants a>k for a separate
rial.
Propose New Banking Law
Olympia, Wash., Jan. 24 1'he house
committee on banking is considering a
i bill which proposes to place stale and
■i banks on the same basis in this
state.
lo Vdvance Congressional salary
Washington, D. ' Jan. 21 1 be
'conference committee of the two
hou-e- of eongre— agreed today to
i.r. a bill increasing the salary
of lut'in »> i - from *5000 to -7-hmi a year.
I * 1 inm lit that me bill will pass.
The m< a-ure has been agitated all
j thf-agl the short session. Thelion.se
; ii ii tinwn but the senate favored
ii . It was well understood that many
' members of the house opposed the bill
j becau.-e they feared the effect upon
t , • c us-tintents. The senators, most
i of whom have severai years to serve,
were more willing to take chances and
at.d insisted upon the advance in
salary.
Hay Abolish Free Seeds
Washington, D. Jan. 24 The
house committee on agriculture voted
tliis morning to recommend the abol
ishment of free seed distribution by
the government.
Oppose Large Appropriation
Olyu pia, Jan. 24 Pastern Washing
ton members of the legislature are op
p sing the appropriation of $ffOO,OOD to
be expended for permanent buildings
on tin- Alaska-Yukon-Pacitle exposi
tion grounds and to revert to the state
university after the fair They
art willing to support a straight ap
propriation of $.’>1)0.000 for all purposes,
but nothing more.
Urges Canada to N ote Money
Daw-on. Y. T., Jan. 24—Acting Gov
ernor l.ithgow of Yukon territory
wrote a letter today to the Dominion
government at Ottawa asking an ap
propriation for an exhibit at the Alas
ka- Yukon-1*acitic fair.
Have to Pay Spot Cash
Se.ut. Jan. 24 At the interstate
commerce commission hearing on the
car shortage lumbermen testified that
tin y have been forced to piy trainmen
-pot cu-h for cars at the mills.
To Remedy Car Shortage
Washington, 1). C., Jan. 25 The in
terstate commerce commission at tlie
request of President Roosevelt is pre
paring suggestions for legislation to
remedy the car shortage difficulty
which is so embarrassing to trans
portation from time to time. It is
claimed that better management in
handling cars would make it possible
to obtain more service from those now
ia operation.
Merger Wiped Out Competition
Portland, Ore., Jan. 25 -Testimony
before the interstate commerce com
mission tends strongly to show that
s nee the merger of the Southern
Pacitic, Cuion Pacific and Oregon
Railroad and Navigation Company un
der the Harriman regime all railroad
competition has been eliminated in the
s ate of Oregon.
Lobbyists May Have to Register
Olympia, Wash., Jan. 16—A bill was
introduced in the house today to com
pel lobbyists to register in a legisla
tive book, stating the interests which
they represent. The bill is similar to
the LaFollette bill in Wisconsin for
the same purpose.
SWEETENHAM NUMBERED
AMONG THE DEAD ONES
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By Cable to The Dally Gateway.
London, Jan. *JT> The foreign office
inti mates that the political career of j
Gov. Sweetenham of Jamaica is ended, j
A full report of the circumstances,
leading up to Admiral Davis’ with
drawal from Kingston has not been
received but the foreign office appears
satisfied that .Sweetenham’s action was
indiscreet and unjustifiable.
Sweetenham Lauds Davis
Ottawa, Jan. 23 Klihu Root, secre
tary of state in the American cabinet,
was banqueted here last night by the
Canadian club. Among the guests
were the governor-general, Karl Grey,
and Premier Sir Wilfred Laurier. In
his speech Root read a message from
Gov. Sweetenham of Jamaica to the
American state department, in which
the governor says he is profoundly
grateful for the sympathy and aid given j
by Admiral Davis at Kingston.
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Pennsylvania Reaches Seattle
Seattle, .Ian. 25 - Steamer Pennsyl
vania from Seward arrived in port
last night and will sail again for the
t north as soon as she can take on cargo.
Try to Wreck Street Car
Portland, Jan. 25—A stick of dyna
mite was found last night on a rail of
the Portland Car Company’s track,
primed and capped. It was plainly an
1 attempt to wreck a car.
To Hold Exposition Banquet
Seattle, Jan. 25 The officials of the
i Alaska-Yukon-Pacitlc exposition will,
give a banquet to members of the
legislature in this city tomorrow!
night. Godfrey Chealander wires that
the Minnesota legislature is prepared
to make an apptopriation of $100,000
for a state exhibit at the fair. Prof.
Meany wires that the New York legis
lature has agreed to make an appro
priation of $125,000 for the same
purpose.
Pennsy Ivania Elgures on $75,000
Harrisburg, .Tun. -■> A bill was in-i
troduced in 'he legislature today to ap
propriate $75,000 for an exhibit at the
A la*ka-Y ukon-1 ’acilic fair.
To Pass Alaska Appeal Bill
Washington. I>. C., Jan. 2<» The I
house manager-, have agreed to pass ;
the bill permitting the hearing ot .
Alaska appeals in the ITiited States!
■ circuit court of appeals at Seattle,
Portland or San Francisco, at the op
tion or the appellant. It will probabiy
go through next week.
To Show at Seattle Fair
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 2*> A Pill was
introduced in the Nebraska legislature;
yesterday to appropriate $100,000 for j
an exhibit at tin* Seattle exposition.
To Watch Japanese Immigration
Washington. 1). C., Jan. 2<» Immi
gration officials in Hawaii have been
notified to watch Japanese immigra
tion closely. The immigration bureau
has received information that Japanese
contract labor is attempting to enter;
the island. _
Fraser’s Smoke Shop
\ fine line of choice Cigars. To
baccos and Pipes.
CLUB HOOMS IN CONNECTION
II. It. F q\StR rourtn A>e. and V\usftinuton 5t.
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Seward Bakery
Opposite Postoffice
Fresh home-made Bread. Bios
and t akes every day.
Whole Wheat. Graham, live
Bread and Bompornickle al
ways on hand.
C. WERNER, Proprietor
Seward Water & Power
Company
JOHN. A. NELSON, Manager
Office—Third and Washington streets
TROY HAND LAUNDRY
Don’t worry ebout your flannel
shirt collars and cuffs when you
can have them returned as new
Mfxt to Moon's Hall_Fifth We. Seward
...Be...
Sensible!
The best Presents for
gentlemen are articles of
wearing apparel.
Smoking Jackets,
Fancy Vests,
Ties, Shoes,
Shirts, Sweaters,
Etc., Etc.
There is no better or more
economical present.
C[AYSON
THE CLOTHIER
Copyright 1906 hr
Hart SchafFner tst Marx
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CECIL H. CLEGG
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Fourth Avenue, - Seward, Aka.
L. V. RAY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Ray Bid, Washington St.
E. E. RITCHIE
ATT*>RNICY - AT - RAW
Ray Building', -:- Seward, Alaska
E. ELLSWORTH & CO.
Assayers and Chemist.;
Sfav Attn, - - Alaska
...
||N'K OF THE BEST- EtJl’IPPEO
Assay Offices In Alaska. We have
the proper facilities for sampling and
grinding ore. We redact* to 100 mesh
in tlisk pulverizer all samples up to two
pounds. The old wav of taking a few
ounces from a sample and throwing
the remainder away is responsible for
most of the wide discrepancies in assay
results—not spotted ore. Another new
feature lias been added to our office—a
double-deck muffle furnace, which en
ables us run our assays in duplicate, in
suring our customers of accurate and
reliable results. Will thank our patrons
to call attention to these facts, and it
will he a favor to us if you will tell your
minim: friends. Prices of assaying up
on application. What there is in it;
Seward Bowling Alley
Fourth Avenue. Seward.
Bill I MID AM) POOL TABLES
In Connection
Ladies’ Day Friday Afternoon
A Good Place to Spend
the Evening.
E. E. WW1TEM0RE, Proprietor
£amp49 Roadhouse
Prospectors and oilier travelers
will find this a comfortable place
to stay. Half mile from railroad
terminus, on trail to Turnagain
Arm and the interior.
Information Bureau.
mMMm
Watson’s Roadhouse
OLD KNIK on trail to Yentna
First-class accommodations for men,
horses and dogs.
HORSES FOR HIRE.
Chamois Vests and Chest Protectors,
sold by A. B. DRUG CO., the cor
ner store.
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
CHRISTIENSEN &. LAUBNER BROS.. Proprietor*
Pianos and Safes Moved ni Se’c'"
Give u* your orders for Coal & wood
General Forwarders PHONE MAIN Seward, Alaska j
The Washington Trust Co,
Corner First Avenue and Madison street, Seattle, Wash.
Invites Business by Mail or Express.
Pays Interest on all Accounts
PAID CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $525,000
1—n___—L_■—J—mL ■ ■ i — i mi i — ■■■■ ~ rni - ~
Northwestern Steamship Company
CARRYING l. S. MAIL AND IXPRtSS
Seattle - Seward Route - Outside Passage
Str. PENNSYLVANIA 'T
Str. SANTA CLARA 'v"5
Str. SARATOGA KiSV.'-i‘
Cfr Sails from Seward nth <t each month for (T: t ask.i. Inifeh Harbor,
oil. "Unit and wav purt». Ueturnimrleaves Seward about ->tb oi * a •• h month.
For transportation, berth reservations, freight rates etc. Tr T
fall on .Went. Seward. Alaska. * **
d. F. TROWBRIDGE. Gcnx Mgr. E. G. McMICKEN. G. F. ano P. Agt
SEATTLE. WASH.
GENERAL OFFICES; 702 FIRST AVE., SEATTLE.
V|A |NS|D_E PASSAGE
To Seattle and Juneau
Stmrs Portland and Bertha
Sailings from Seward 8th and 23rd of each month.
Sailings from Seattle 10th and 2f>tli of each month.
Sailing Dates Subject to Change Without Notice
for further Information Apply to
ALASKA COAST CO. — BROWN & HAWKINS
• 94 Yesler, Seattle._Ager,ts--Se*ard._
Do You Want a Good Thing
To the Ladies, Gentlemen and Children:
You are all invited to call and see our stocks of No
tions, Dry Goods and Furnishing Goods for ladies and gen
tlemen. We have the most complete line of Ladies’ Purses
ever brought to the city, and a variety of Notions from
which to select a present for any one.
And don’t forget that we have a fine line of Groceries
of all kinds—everything good—for everybody, and at low
prices, also. Tobaccos, Cigars, Pipes, Etc. Cigars by the
box cheap. _
Seward Commercial Co.
White House on the Levee
D. C. BROWNELL
THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE
Hardware Store