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SEWARD. ALASKA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1913.
The output of the \laska waters in fish etc. last year was worth twenty
three million dollars or about four million dollars more than the mineral out
put of the territory. Before gold was discovered in Alaska the sea around pro
duced nothing and this fact serves as a lesson to show what the coming of
|M>puiation to any country means. With the coming of a greater population
to this part of the territory following the railroad industries will come into
being of which we have no conception right now. Population is really the first
requisite of any land, f ind people and they will find a w ay to live and make
money.
The battle of W aterloo compart'd to one of the battles in the present war
was hardly anything better than a faction fight. On that field the French had
seventy-two thousand men. The allies, composed of British, Dutch and Ger
mans, had sixty thousand and the Prussians had fifty thousand. I he French
lost about thirty-five thousand men which was, of course a tremendous per
centage, but the loss of such a number would look small today while it de
cided the fate of Napoleon just one hundred years ago this year. At Water
loo the British total force was about twenty-six thousand men. In the first
six months of the present war the British had lost one hundred and four thou
sand men. Civilization is surely taking fine strides since the time of those
dub armies.
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When the American revolutionists took it into their heads to run the af-,
fairs of the country themselves the governing people of Great Britain de-<
dart'd them to be unfitted for self government. The Spaniards believed the
Cubans, the Brazilians and the Argentinians unfitted for self government.
The Romans probably thought the Gauls and others unfitted for self govern
ment. Mexico probably thought Texas to he unfitted for self government.
Everyone else in the world who governed anybody else in the world had whole
hearted contempt for the governed and never could see in them the ability to
run their own affairs, so there is no reason to kick because Washington thinks
we are a lot of semi-savages and talks about establising some sort of a bureau
to run the whole territory. Either the people of this territory are able to take
care of the resources or they are not. If they are not then, rouse mit em,
hut if they are. Washington should cut out the toryism and the superlatively
superior airs.
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The most amusing thing in the world is to see the powers that be at
Washington sending out half baked officials to investigate us. Here we are
after nearly a score of years and here we must remain while ninny-hammer
after ninny-hammer passes forth and backward with nose in the air and head
inflated with the gaseous nature of its emptiness to see us and to size us up
and to take notes of our failings to be reproduced for the great ones of the
east as might go forth a man from some New York museum to study the flora
and fauna and bugs of some remote region.
The government really, like all governments, has a failing for picking
the most harmless specimens of all the human race to investigate us—harm
less in the son^ that they are incapacitated by youth, inexperience and every
thing else hut impudence to see what ought to be seen or to close their eyes
to the rest.
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS tonight, taking with him as a prisoner
OF THE NORTHl VXD dames Kingston. The latter was ar
__ rented for the murder of storekeeper
CORDOVA._Deputy U. S. Marshal Louis Schornborn, in the Chisana on
Hal Hoffman was an arrival on yester- December 26 last. He was given aj
days train. He will go on to Valdez hearing before U. S. Commissioner
Finnigan ami was bound over to the
grand jury.
George Woodman, a mine operator
in Shushanna, will take a Keystone
drill in over the ice to prospect his
ground on Skookum gulch. The ad
joining claim is reported to have pro
duced $M,000 last summer, but Wood
man has been unable to prospect his
ground owing to water.
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SEATTLE, Feb. 8.—Joe Warren,
formerly of Nome, and well known to
hundreds of Alaskans, has secured a
position at the San Francisco Exposi-i
tion. He says he will make things
i pleasant for his old friends when they ,
how up in the sunny south.
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William Moran, of the old firm of,
| O’Brien & Moran, in the early days
of the Klondike excitement, died at’
Tanana on December 15. A few days
previous Moran was arrested on a
charge of vagrancy, as he was without
means, and' sentenced to jail for his
own protection. He was 55 years of
age. j
WASHINGTON, D. C.., Jan 25.— f
Several members of the house com- ,
mitte on territories have announced)
that they will ask President Wilson!
not to accept the offer of J. P. Morgan >
to sell the Copper River & North- J
western railroad to the government.
The committeemen express the fear
that Morgan’s activity might make it
impossible to secure from congress
the $5,000,000 wanted for the con
mencement of proposed new work.
FAIRBANKS, Martin Harrais was1
appointed late Saturday afternoon by 1
Judge Runnel to be jury commissioner.)
Mr. Harrais has served in that capac
ity previously, but it was not that
fact that prompted his appointment.
His selection was due to his being a
thoroughly honest man, and a repre
sentative Democrat.
According to the hotel column of
the Washington Post, a former resi
dent of Alaska may become a candi
date for the Republican nomination
for vice president next year. He is
George R. Walker, now practicing in:
Chicago.
There will be no ’‘deficiency ap-;
propriation” necessary this year to
pay members of the Alaska legisla-;
ture their full mileage, says the Ju
neau Empire, as the recommendation
of Gov. J. F A. Strong for an in-j
crease in the*mileage item has been
fulfilled by the appropriations com
mittee at Washington. Mileage this
year will be $9,178.20. For the 1913 j
session the mileage paid to members
was $6,500.
According to the records and fig
ures of the Fairbanks United States
land office, which embraces as its
district th*» whole interior of Alaska,
THE MINER’S STORE
The Place Where Men Outfit
TRAIL OUTFITS
We have everything that the man on
the trail needs, the best of everything,
and at a price that man can afford
to pay.
Hi press Shoe Pacs
Gold Seal Shoe Pacs
Arrow Brand Shoe Pacs
Duxbak Water Proof Clothing
Guiterman Flannel Shirts
Filson Cruiser or Stag Shirts
.Medlicott Cnedrwear, all weights
Guiterman Mackinaw Hiding pants
Largest stock of Socks in Seward
Mitts, Toques, Gloves, Felt Shoes
Knik Built Snowshoe*. Gold Seal
Moccasins
Sheep Lined Coats, Parkas,
Mackinaw Coats, Sweater Coats
Duxbak Waterproof riding pants
War bags. Blankets, Quilts
Tents, Tarps, Pack Sacks,
In fact, if its for the trail and in our
line we have it, and as we stated you
will find the price right.
DRAWING
Kvery Saturday night until further
notice we will hold a suit drawing.
The winning number gets a $40.00
Stein-Blocti Suit, and the low number
gets a Stetson Hat.
ONE DOLLAR PER NUMBER
Just received
Large Assortment of Suits Direct
from New York.
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4 NTICIPATING the coming of the Government-bu.lt Railway Terminals to Seward we have
* * been increasing our orders for the past six months and at this time we have probably
the most complete and up-to-date line of Men's Wearables to be found in Seward. Every
thing new and the best that money can buy. The present situation warrants our actions
and we find ourselves at the beginning of the boom with a stock of goods, that is second
to none. '
WERE HERE WITH THE GOODS!
Order your new Spring Suit now. We have just received the new Spring Samples and they
are the best we have ever seen. Call in today and let us show you what the latest things are in
Style, Cut, Fabric and Weaves. Five hundred samples to select from, each one a beauty. The
prices are very reasonable, and the style, quality and fit absolutely Guaranteed.
THE MINER'S STORE
FRANK J. COTTER, Manager
Phone Adams 131 “Don't forgot th© Parcel Post” Seward, Alaska
' an estimated area of 300,000 square
miles, there are only on this date
fifty-five homestead entries. They
contain un aggregate of 15,344.44
acres.
Suits Built
By
Kane the
Tailor
are accepted as the
standard b y in e n
and women who
appreciate real
quality in tailored -
to-order garments.
Men's Suits, $35.00 and up
Ladies' Tailored Suits, $45.00
and up
When in Seattle come
and let us show you the
new fabrics.
J. S. Kane
709 Third Ave.
New York Block,
SEATTLE, WASH.
Seward Gets the Terminus of Government Railway
SEWARD COMMERCIAL COMPANY
“The Store with the Goods
When in need of anything
FOR the home or trail
Just Remember we Have It!
Dry Goods.
Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps.
Gents’ Furnishings,
Ladies’ Furnishings, .
Rubbers, Boots and Shoes,
Rubber Coats, both ladies’
and gents',
Slickers and,Raincoats,
Socks and Hosiery,
Tents, Tarpaulins, Canvas,
Canvas and Buck Gloves,
Wool Mitts, W'ool Gloves,
Victrolas, Victor Machines,
Big line Victor Records,
Crossett Shoes for Men.
Paints, Oils andTurpentine.
□unaware and Dishes,
Hardware,
llouse^furnishings,
W all Paper, Dry Paste,
Best Stock in Seward,
Rugs, Linoleums,
Matting.
Our prices are right. Come in and be convinced, while
we have plenty time to wait on you. We expect to be so
busy within 30 days that we will all be jumping sidewise.
Now is the time to paint-up and slick-up.
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
ANOTHER SPECIAL TRAINLOAD
AUTOMOBILES
TO
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
40 Carloads
200 Automobiles
v $250,000.00
REASON-BUICK SELLS
Northwest Buick Company
802 E. Pike St.
SEATTLE
A Ten
Strike!
The makers of
the new shirts
and cravets we
f offer you have
made a real success
of the designs and
patterns. ;
inCSean<1 8W ,hem H
. _ SLSOUp j
Ci?i4 VETS
719 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. soc Up
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
SEATTLE, WASH.
We are the originators of the only guarantee that stands the test In the scales of Justice
GOOD NEWS FOR YOU
from our
HOUSE FURNISHING, HARDWARE AND SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENT
Better Value* Bigger Savings Good Quality
No effort has been spared in selecting these lines. Kvery item will stand up w °ur *“»™ntee. \\ e
fully equipped to give you good service, and a trial order will convince you of the quality of our goods and also
how much money you can save. nmUic
HOUSE FURNISHINGS HARDWARB Sf ORTINO GOODS
Wringers, Mops, Light Hardware. Guns, Rifles.
Wash Rollers Builders’ Hardware, Ammunition.
Wash Tubs Carpenters’ Supplies, hunters’ Clothing,
Sadirons ’ Wheels, Shafts, Hunters’ Supplies,
Laundrv Utensils, Farm Hardware, Trappers’ Supplies,
Kitchen^Utensils, ’ Carriage.Wagon Hardware Athletic (loooa
rarnoi Sweeners. Garden Tools, Fishing lackie.
Crockery and Chinaware. Blacksmith’a Complete ^^“lles.'
AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS.
For the biggest values ever offered. Look at pages 2, 3, 4, 5, f> and . of our General < ata.og.
Alaska Orders Given Special Attention
Our Large Catalog mailed free on request
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEATTLE, WASH.
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An “Old Line” Company with “New Line” Ideas
NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE CO.
LIKE OLICY
ROVIDING
HEALTH ERFECT
ACCIDENT ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, SEATTLE, U. S. A.
$200,000.00 Deposited with State Treasurer
FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
COAL MINER’S AND COLD MINER’S SUPPLIES
Doors & Windows
Lang’s Ranges
1 X L Parlor Heaters
Gasoline Stoves
Cook Stoves
Camp Stoves
Air Tight Heaters
Oil Stoves
Alcohol Stoves
Spark Plugs
Jump Coils
Batteries
Granite Ware
Aluminum Ware
Asbestos
P & B Paper
Malthoid Roofing
Tar Paper
Deafening felt
Weather Strips
Gasoline
Gas Engine Oil
Marine Engine Oil
Valve Oil
Elaine 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 Guns
Ammunition
Fishing Tackle
Giant Powder
Caps
Fuse
Bench Forges
Blacksmith’s Coal
Bellow^
Wheel Barrows
Cutlery
Fire Clay
Fire Brick
Lime
Cement
Glass
Hope
Mercury
Seine Twine
J. L. GRAEF
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. S
Steamers Alameda and Mariposa sail from Seattle
every eight days tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova,
Valdez and Seward.
S. S. DORA leaves’Seward 15th of each month for Cook Inlet points and Dutch Harbor.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar,
Valdez, Latouchehnd 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)
Right reserved to change this schedule without notice%5
F. B. TRACY, General Agent C. B. GUP1TLL, Agent
Hotel Seward
W. A. M’NEILEY. Plior.
MODERN CONVENIENCES
RATES $1.00 TO $2.50 PER DAY
HOT AND COLD WATER BATHS ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The Bor gen Grocery
Staple and Taney Groceries
Handles the Best Canned Goods from the Pacific Coast—Best
Treatment to Every body and Prices Rieht— Goods
Delivered to All Parts of the City
GUS BORGEN, Proprietor
Phone Main 134 Clayson Building, Seward
a
Pioneer
Hotel
F. B. CANNON, Prop.
Knik
Alaska
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