SELVES BRINGING
TOTAL TO FIFTEEN
MOTIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
LOCKED IN CODE LETTER; GIRL
UNABLE FACE MINOR INFRAC
TION
NEW YORK, Feb. 21. (JP)—A1
Kessler, aged 16, a high school stu
dent of Elizabeth, N. J., and Edith
Steward, student of Elmira College,
took their own lives swelling the num
ber of student suicides in the last few
weeks to 15. Young Kessler swallow
ed Paris green while standi|,g in the
entry hall of All Saints Episcopal
Church of Elizabeth. The motives
which actuated his deed are locked
in a code letter which is the only
clue. Miss Stewart was unable to
face the possibility if suspension for
a minor infraction of rule.
SMALL AMOUNT STOLEN
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 21. (£>)—
Ten hundred and forty dollars of the
$51,000 in currency, which was stolen
from the vaults of the Panama Mail
diner Columbia, was recovered yester
day when the vessel docked here.
The money was found hidden in vari
ous nooks and corners about the
liner. As yet the thief has not been
discovered.
Nine cans Carnation milk
for $1.00. Seward Trading
company.
Seward Weekly Gateway 12 pages.
Patrick McManniman, aged about
50, section foreman at Potter Creek,
was killed this morning when struck
by a snow plow. He was working
in a deep cut and failed to hear the
approach of the plow owing to the
high wind. Due to the mass of
snow he was not seen by members
of the crew until the plow was on
top of him. Patrick McManniman
was a veteran in the Alaska Railroad
service and was well known by many
local citizens.
TEAM DROWNS IN KENAI
Breaking thru the ice on Lake
Kenai, a pair of horses and sled
owned by the Alaska Transfer, were
lost yesterday morning. It was im
possible to save the team owing to
the current, according to Robert
Evans, driver for the tie contractors
who had hired the team from the
local transfer. The sled was loaded
heavily with ties and had passed
over the same route many times pre
viously.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED TUESDAY
In observance of George Washing
ton’s Birthday, tomorrow, February
22, there will be no issue of the
Daily Gateway published. The Bank
of Seward and the Postoffice as
well as a few business houses will
also pay their respects to the “Fath
er of Our Country’.’ in this manner.
REBEKAHS MEETING TONIGHT
The Seward Rebekahs meet this
evening at 8 o’clock in Odd Fellows
hall in regular business meeting.
Seattle chocolate and vanilla ice
cream. Schallerer’s Alaska Shop.
LEGION
Dance and Card
PARTY
WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY
February 22, 1927
ODD FELLOWS HALL Admission 50c
Great Values
$1.00 Pair
wi
ffasieiy
LOVELIEST
OF THE
NEW COLORS
FOR
SLENDER
PRETTY
ANKLES
ASK FOR THE HOLEPROOF BLOTTER
LEON URBACH
“QUALITY FIRST”
BROWN & HAWKINS CORP.
Seward, Alaska
WORK AND OUTDOOR SHOES
Reflecting True Values
Heavy black Blucher, Munson last,
waterproof sole, $7 QQ
pair ..
16-in. top Work Shoes, A 4 n nn
Moccasin toe, pair.$ | U.UU
Heavy Dayton Loggers, 12
in. to 16-in. tops, pair...
$8.00
$4.50
Heavy brown Outing Blu
chers, pair.
Chocolate Soft Tip Bluchers, compo
sition sole, 0r nn
pair .vUiUU
16-in. Top Moccasin Blu
chers, pair..
$12.00
EVERYTHING IN MEN’S FURNISHINGS OF THE BETTER GRADE AT
ORDINARY PRICES
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at All Times
Choice Local Potatoes, per Cwt. $3.25 Com on Cob, 7 for...$1.00
THE NEW HALLETT MARINE ENGINE
A Pacific Coast Product
r
n
FOUR
CYLINDER
TYPE
HIGH SPEED
SMALL BORE
8 to 10 H. P.
The Hallett Marine Engine is the latest development in a small, com
paratively light weight, small boat engine. Many of the drawbacks of other
small high speed engines have been overcome in the construction principles em
bodied in Hallett Marine Engines. Hallett Engines are built in four different
Models ranging from $325 to $400 f. o. b. Factory. Illustrated catalog showing
working principle and construction of Hallett Marine Engine will gladly be
mailed to anyone interested. * t
Fishing Gjar of All Kinds—Marine Hardware—Oils and Paints
We carry a large stock of American and Norway Spilkevik and Mittet
Hemp Lines, Halibut Hooks, Gangian and Buoy Lines, Rope, Chain, Anchors
and Anchor Cable, Buoy Kegs, Buoy Lights, Bamboo Poles, Skate Bottoms,
Skate Covers, Gurdies, Boat Paints and Accessories—Everything used in
Halibut Fishing. +
Snow Shoes, Skis, Game Traps, Guns and Ammunition, Hunting Knives,
Coleman Lamps, Lanterns and Camp Stoves. Kitchen Utensils, Camp Out
fits, Tents, Blankets, Pack Boards, Blasting Powder, Blasting Caps and Fuse.
Cook Stoves and Heating Stoves for everyone’s need. , k
HE. HUEHIIIOr WEES
VERBAL MTTLEIN COURT
NEW YORK, Feb. 21. (£>)—Mrs.
Mabel Willebrandt, assistant attor- t
ney general, took the stand in the
Daugherty-Miller trial and waged a
verbal war with Emory Buckner,
United States Attorney, who is try
ing to prosecute Harry Daugherty,
former alian custodian who is alleg
ed to have defrauded the govern
ment.
PRESIDENT TO BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. (/P)— Pres
ident Coolidge will talk tomorrow
about George Washington from the
rostrum of the House of Representa
tives W E A F; Seattle, K O M O;
Lqs Angeles, K; F I; Oakland, K G D;
San Francisco, K P O.
Incense and Incense Burners. Schal
Ierer’s Alaska Shop.
have arrived. - - .
- The . Peggy O’Neil spring styles
A ne\ :lne of Pig’n Whis
tle cand > arrived on this
steamer. Delicious choco
lates and taffies. Candy
Cottage.
\
Seattle Ice Cream
High Grade Candies
Framed Pictures, Curios and Photographs
Sylvia’s *
Phone Adams 128
HARDWARE, STOVES AND RANGES
Inside frosted Electric Lamps, Ship Chandlery, An
chors, Rope and Twine, Paints and Oils, Sheet met&r,
Plumbing Shop, Gun repairs.
Mail Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention
J. L. GRAEF ^
Phone Madison 87 Seward Alaska