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GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY, line.)
Harry V. Hoben. P Frank L. Ba Maine. Sec. Erich Lucaa, Trtaa
Entered at aecond-clata matter September. 2.1913. at the poet office at Seward. Alaaka.
under act of March 3. 1879.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Omk \ kah. >n juhance . .. _$10.00
I'HK ALASKA WKKKLY l>v UlJll $3.HI 1
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, NEW POSSIBILITIES
With the czar of Russia, whose wife is a German
princess oil the throne, and a mere boy wearing the crown,
while the Grand Duke Michael Alexandriovitch rules in
tact, as much as the duma will let him, the situation in the
Slav empire has changed.
It is a safe venture that all the crown heads in Eur
ope are not sleeping as well this week as last.
W ith his mind tree from the curse of vodka, the Rus
sian peasant is awake, he has moved in short and he now
proposes to have a say in his own government. There will
be a new Russia.
Something similar is liable to happen in the house of
Haps burg in Austria and the Hohenzollems in Germany
most any day, and then what about this world war? j
Perchance Europe’s bath of blood may end in a gen-|
oral wrecking of empires and establishment of numerous
republics. 1 here are a number of ways of bringing about
world peace which are not taken up at the Hague, nor dis- j
cussed by the emissaries of Henry of Fliv, when the good
ship Oscar II. took the dove and olive branch over seas
only to bring it home again.
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FORCED PATRIOTISM
Forcing patriotism at the public schools as was done
yesterday in Baltimore when six youngsters of foreign i
blood, were required to recite national airs after declin- '
ing to salute the flag, does not strengthen the republic.
Patriotism must be spontaneous, from a heart full of joy
at the treedom extended under the stars and stripes. The
Baltimore school board would have done better to look at I
the homes of these boys and see whether or not they had
any reason to be patriotic, and if such reason was lacking,
to look into the ways and means of providing it. There j
are sections of some cities in this land of the free where
there is mighty little cause for patriotism at this or anyi
other tinie- t\imm
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PAN THE PEDDLERS
The Idiu mod Pioneer is panning a Seward paper fori
printing inaccuracies and “bull” about the gold camp at
Tolstoi, said inaecuraies being quotations from alleged
miners and claim-holders, who arrived over the trail from
that section of Alaska din ing the winter.
is refreshing t.*«at the editor of the Pioneer has the
eouarge of ins cm ictions and .Joes nor propse to have;
people misled into stampeding in Pi the interior.
Wonder whac be will say to “peddlers,” who put
across these inaccuracies when they get back this spring?
It all that they said about the wonderful future of Tolstoi
had been published he would probably ask the commission
er there to lock 'em up as they arrived, because the matter
published was that given out by the apparently conserva
tive chaps.
There is no doubt that the trail from Iditarod out
Jthu , ea i • owing to unexpected thaws in mid wint
er. but it is too much to expect coast folks to, realize, un
warned, what the effect would be on the truth telling of
abilities of the mushers.
TEACHING PEOPLE TO EAT RICE
"Wherever rice gets a trial it stays,” says the New
Orleans States. "One of the reasons why nee is being
eaten more than it used to be," the States continues, “is
that it had the benefit of some intelligent advertising. It
would come into even more general use as a cheap and nu
tritious foodstuff if it had still more advertising.”
Our Louisiana contemporary’s advice might be taken
to heart by those parts of the south which produce the
staple. The high price of wheat has already caused a
great increae in the consumption of idee and other less
expensive foods, and and as the price of wheat is likely to
remain high until long after the swords are turned into
ploughshares the rice growers not only can improve their
markets, but they can peform a public service by spread
ing the gospel <'f th» nutrice value and lowr cost of an ar
ticle of food that every home needs at this time. — (Ju
neau Empire.) |
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BOGEY ENTITLED TO REST
There is one phase of this situation that is not easy
to stand for with that calm and sweet composure that we
aim at and usually get away with.
It is this loud noise about “munition makers,” “evil
minded bankers” and “selfish speculators" having created
the trouble for their owFn benefit.
Nothing is more certain that neither the “munition
STANDING BACK OF HIM.
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I cannot bring myself to believe that they will indeed pay no regard to the ancient
friendship between their people and our own or to the solemn obligations which have been
exchanged between them and destroy American ships and take the lives of American citi
zens in the wilful prosecution of the mthlees naval programme they have announced their in
tention to adopt Only actual overt acta on their part can make me believe it even now.
If thia inveterate conftdence on my part in the sobriety end prudent foresight ©• their
purpose should unhappily prove unfounded; if American ships and American lives should
in fact be sacrificed by their naval commanders in heedless contravention of the just and
reasonable understandings of international law and the obvious dictate* of humanity, I shall
take the liberty of coming again before the Congress, to ask that authority be given mo to
use any mean# that may be necessary for »he protection of our seamen and our people in the
pro#<*cu«»«o of their poaccful and legiUro®t® on **»« I can do nothing lea*.
1 take it for granted that all neutral governments will take tho same course.—From Prendrnt
Wdton’t oddrtn la i.onqrttt
—Ding in Now York Tribuno.
makers” nor any others of these favorite bogey men had
anything to do with this business, and couldn’t have had.
Nobody in this country wants war. Everybody ab
hors it. No country ever gave such proofs of loyalty and
devotion to the cause of peace.
“Munition makers” and the like have doubtless their
own sins to answer for. We have nothing to do with that.
But this thing of dragging them out every time anybody
suggests that the nation ought to try to preserve its life
or ought not forever to be kicked in the face has been car
ried too far.—(Toledo News Bee.)
LADIES’ WAISTS
SPECIAL SALE
WEEK ENDING MARCH 17
From 25 Per Cent to 50 Per Cent OH
Reginning Saturday, March 17, we will conduct a 1 iiildrons
Day Sale—Anything wc cany in Children’s Wear
School Supplies, Kte
At Discounts that will
Surely Tempt You
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
-SIWARD, ALASKA
ALASKA ssssr S
Seattle Sailings
Alaska . March 9
Northwestern .. March 10
Alameda . March 2‘*.
Alaska .. March 30
Dora sails westward after arri val of S. S. Alaska, due here about
March 9.
For the benefit of those Interested in Alaska in
General and Seward in Particular an
IN FORMATION BUREAU
hu> been established in connection with this paper, and all those desir
ing information as to the value of real estate and business opportuni
ties are requested to address their communications to
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, SEWARD
GATEWAY.
Seward. Alaska.
Ttie Carstens Packing Co.
Wholesale and Retail
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Poultry,
Lard, Hams and Bacon.
Butter and Eggs
Orders from the Westward and Cook
! InJet Given Careful Attention.
' BROADWAY AVE. SEWARD
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TRAIL OUTFITS
THAT SATISFY
It you are in doubt as to just what you will need on the trail call here and
we will tell you just what you need, why you need it and supply you with
WHAT YOU WANT AND A PRICE THAT MAKES
YOU WANT TO BUY
SNOW SHOES STAG SHIRTS
SHOE PACS UNDERWEAR
MUKLUKS BLANKETS
PARKAS TOQUES
WOOLEN SOCKS INSOLES
MACKINAWS CAPS
WOOLEN MITTS
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The most carefully selected stock in Seward to choose from
JUST RECEIVED
Spring Hue of Hardeman Hats
New styles, new shapes and shades
All the good ones
Army Shoes
The famous Buckingham and Hecht
line in black and tan
WASHINGTON SHOES
Insist on seeing that famous DRY-SOX shoe, it’s a bear for wet weather,
absolutely water proof, good sole and a snappy shape.
MEDLICOTT UNDERWEAR
Full line and all sizes in this “hard to get” line.
Coopers and Wrights Union Suits
Stanfields, and Superior brands /
GET THAT SPRING SUIT NOW
It's not hard to sell that Schoenbrun line in Seward. Scarcely a day goes by,
but we hear a compliment for the line, and we are convinced that it is the
only line that has or embodies all there is to put into a suit in the way of
CUT, STYLE, FIT, FABRIC, WORKMANSHIP, HONEST WEAR.
WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION
Remember, we are not pleased unless you are and if you order a suit
and are not “tickled pink” with it, we wouldn’t let you have it under any
conditions.
500 SAMPLES TO CHOOSE FROM
GIVE THEM A LOOK
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FRANK J. COTTER, Prop.
THE PLACE WHERE MEN OUTFIT
JUST TO REMIND YOU
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Through Cars
between SEATTLE and Chicago
Kansas City. Denver
San Francisco, Los Angeles
Direct Connections for all
points East \ ia tin* Famous
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'Trains protected all the way
- all the tune by Automatic
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SEATTLE
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General Blacksmith
Horseshoeing
Wheelwrighting
Corner Sixth Avenue and
Railway Avenue
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MILE 75 ROADHOUSE
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
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Everything for Dog Muehers
and Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line ,
Green Hands
are all thumbs when they
attempt Blank Book Making
Blank Book and Loose Leaf
work are not for the novice. It
took us a ong time to attain
our present high efficiency.
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Blank Book Makers
85 Columbia St.—Seattle.
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