DELANEY’S NARROW ESCAPE
HOLYOKE, Mass., Jan. 22. (&)—
Jack Delaney, light heavyweight pugi
list, narrowly escaped serious burns
when hie sedan burned. He failed tc
notice that a backfire had ignited the
automobile until pedestrians ran to
ward it. He leaped out with his
brother as the blazes engulfed the
machine.
“MA’S POLICY DISGRACEFUL
AUSTIN, Texas., Jan. 22. (/P)—1The
wholesale pardoning policy of former
Governor “Ma” Ferguson, who extend
ed clemency to 3,500 prisoners, in
cluding many murderers, was charac
terized as “disgraceful” by the Legis
lative investigating committee.
SHARES REACH HIGH LEVEL
NEW YORK, Jan. 22. (/P)—Railroad
shares reached the. highest general
leven since the war with impetus or
the proposed northern railwoays mer
ger wrhich seemingly is progressing
rapidly.
ALAMEDA ARRIVAL WELCOMED
The first hoarse blast from the
whistle on the S. S. Alameda prior to
tying up last night struck a cheerful
chord in the feelings of most local
residents who, used to regular week
ly service, have felt rather forlorn
by the non-arrival last w^eek of the S.
S. Northwestern. Crowded with pas
sengers, lots of mail and freight,
Seward today presents a scene of
much activity. According to officers
on the vessel a splendid voyage was
enjoyed from Seattle.
Monopole cigars sold exclusively
at The Northern.
Scheaffer’s Lifetime Pens and Pen
cils. Schallerer’s Alaska Shop.
A newsy newspaper. The Weekly
Gateway.
M’ADOO DENIES RUMOR
NEW YORK, Jan. 22. (£>)—William
Gibbs McAdoo, former contender for
the Democratic presidential nomina
tion, arrived here denying he is build
ing 1928 fences.
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PREDICTS BREAK IN WEATHER
SEATTLE, Jan. 22. '(/P)—Observer
i Summers predicted a 35-degree tem
perature rise would end the freezing
weather. Ellensburg reported 20 be
low last night.
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SCOLLLARD IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE, Jan. 22. (/P)—Freely ad
mitting that Scollard is in Seattle,
Attorney Dore said Scollard would
1 surrender “when he got good and rea
dy.” He termed the contempt action
1 “persecution.”
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SEARCH FRENCH SHIPS
PARIS, Jan. 22. (/P)—1The French
Senate will soon discuss a bill giving
the United States dry agents the right
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^ to search French ships within the 12
mile limit. The measure was passed
by the House of Deputies three years
ago.
NEW DISTRICT RANGER
Charles H. Forward, who for the
last two years has been connected
with the Forestry department in Jun
eau largly in timber survey work,
arrived in Seward today to take over
the permanent assignment of the
district forest ranger’s office recent
ly vacated by John Brady. Mr. For
ward leaves for his Anchorage office
probably on Monday.
Velvet New York Ice
Cream. Special at the Can
dy Cottage tomorrow.
Raw furs bought at Brown
& Hawkins
The Gateway leads; other follow.
Boys’ Sheepskin and
Mackinaw
COATS
LEON URBACH
SEWARD’S STRICTLY CASH STORE
“QUALITY FIRST
BROWN & HAWKINS CORP.
Seward, Alaska
Clothing Specials
That Are Well Worth Your Consideration
Heavy Corduroy Shirts, regular price $5.50. Special $4.50
Heavy all-wool Buffalo Plaid Shirts. Special this week $4.95
Other all-wool shirts $3.75 to $6.75
Men’s heavy Mackinaw
Mitts, per pair.
Wool-lined Leather Mitts
per pair..
Ed. V. Price Suit Samples of Tailored-to-your-measure Clothes Arrived
on the last boat
400 NEW PATTERNS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
TO SELECT FROM
Let Us Take Your Measure— We Guarantee a Perfect Fit
Select local grown Potatoes,
per cwt.
Extra large and large Alas
ka Matches Herring, 2 for
Yukon River Salmon Bellies
Condensed Milk,
or Federal, per
case ....
Libby’s, Borden’s
_$5.00
Extra fine Spiced, Pickled Herring,
freshly prepared
Salt Salmon—Mackerel
Belmont Coffee, Freshly
Ground, per lb.
B. & H. Brand Mayonnaise and
Sandwich Spread—Always Fresh
FISHING GEAR OF ALL KINDS—MARINE HARDWARE — PAINTS
Rope, Chain, Anchors, Boat Accessories, Boat Lighting Lamps, Ski, Snow
Shoes, Game Traps, Guns and Ammunition, Hunting Knives, Kitchen
Utensils, Camp Outfits, Tents, Pack Sacks, Stoves and Ranges.
COAL AND WOOD
Premier & Healy River PHONE MADISON 80 Dry and Green Cord
COAL for WOOD
Sack, ton or carload lots Prompt Deliveries Any quantity all lengths
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FOREST SUPERVISOR HERE
W. J. McDonald, forest supervisor
of the Chugach National Forest, ac
companied by Chas. H. Forward, new
ly appointed district ranger for this
district, arrived in Seward this morn
ing from his Cordova headquarters.
Following a brief survey of local
work both will leave for Anchorage
Monday.
STARR DUE TOMORROW
The S. S. Starr left Kanatak on
Friday evening, according to a wire
less received by Mrs. Johansen this
morning, and expected to reach Sew
ard tomorrow evening.
Hank Frost, who recently purchas
ed a home, is having considerable
interior work done which, when com
pleted and the S. S. Starr returns
with First Officer Wheeler, a house
warming will be held.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Moehring, and
■son Buster, residents of Seward who
have been visiting in Seattle, were
among those returning home last
evening on the S. S. Alameda.
Try our Seattle ice cream.
Sylvia’s.
Seattle chocolate and vanilla ice
cream. Schallerer’s Alaska Shop.
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