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KAISER HAS PNEUMONIA BERLIN, Dec. 9—Emperor William is laid up with an attack of pneumonia combined with nervous depression due to over-exertion and the doctors have advised him not to return to the front if he wishes to save his life. He has only recently returned to Berlin after visiting all the bat tlefields. TURKS HURT ALLIES PARIS, Dec. 9.—The entry of Turkey into the war has made its effect felt by compelling the British as well as the Russians to keep large forces for the defense of Egypt, Persia and Caucasia. The forces being used in those quarters could have been sent into the French-Belgian bat tle and would have been of the greatest aid. France is also forced to keep stronger garrisons in her northern African possessions for the reason that the I urkish activities have undoubtedly created an ominous stir amongst the Moham medan people everywhere. SWEDISH SHIPS BLOWN UP STOCKHOLM, Dec. !>.—The Swedish press is now indignantly condemning the planting of mines by the Gei inans along the Finnish coasts. Three large Swedish ships have been destroyed already in that quarter and foit} men perished when they were sent to the bottom. Tiaffic in Finnish waters lias been suspended until the sea has l>een swept for mines and the greatest injury has been in flicted on the trade of Scandinavian countries. The mines were laid by German war ships which seem to have full control of the Baltic. PARLIAMENT SITTING LONDON, Dec. 0.—The present session of parliamenti is taken up almost entirely with war matters but the priv ate members of the house of commons are refraining as much as possible 1 rom asking questions that might em barras the government. The whole island is now one con tinuous military training camp. On every military range hundreds of recruits are being taught the handling of guns and on all the great public maneuvre grounds thou sands of men are going through evolution and drill. A great drawback to many of the recruits is that they never had the least training iii handling rifles but those who do not show sufficient intelligence to learn quickly are soon eliminated. The members of the old volunteer and terri torial corps who have volunteered for the front are much better timber for the making of troops and they are being quickly whipped into shape. Thousands of them are al ready on the firing line and acquitting themselves well. The officers of the new forces are mainly chosen from the universities and one result of the war will be a big change in the standing of the military caste. It is stated here but not officially that the Canadian troops, like the Austral ians, will be sent from this time forward to Egypt. Some have already been sent there. ; YOUR RESPECT And good will we would like to have, no matter where you live. If you live in Seward or vicinity we would like to have your banking business also. BANK OE SEWARD, Seward, Alaska Cl IT CD’ C A Jewelry Store 1 I OU I Ll\ O For Everybody I DIAMONDS—Extraordinary facilities for securing the Choicest Gems from the Diamond Markets, together with our Large Turn-Over, enables us to always Sell at the Lowest Prices—and the Same Price is made to every body. SOURDOUGHS ATTENTION—We make a specialty of Nugget and Ivory Jewelry, and Mounting Same to Order. WATCHES—All Reliable American and Foreign move ments will be found in our Watch Department, in both Solid Gold and Guaranteed Cases: Please remember that Visitors are always Welcome at the Suter Jewelry Store. Mail orders promply attended to. Wc | lypn Jeweler and Silversmith ■ 3111 LK, |||5 Second St., SEATTLE CHOLERA SPREADING ROTTERDAM, Dec. 9.—The cholera epidemic in Austria and Germany is now assuming alarming propor tions. In November there were thirty six cases of the disease in Germany but in Austria and Hungary the spread is much more rapid. In Austria there have been j first week of November there were ninety deaths in the first week of November there were ninty deaths in the city of Vienna alone and the appearanec of the epidemic in that capital is the most serious fact connected with it. In the same week in Hungary there were five hundred cases. Owing to the war there is a fear that the means of checking the disease will be found inadequate. No in formation has been given out as to whether the epidemic has reached the German and Austrian armies or not but if it does the task of preventing a frightful mortality would be well nigh impossible. SENTENCED TO DEATH LONDON, Dec. 9.—Nicholas Aiders, former consul for Germany in Sunderland Borough, was convicted to day of high treason and sentenced to death. It was shown during the trial that he is one of the many who have been acting as spies in this country for the German govern ment. He will probably be shot on Tower Hill like Lieuten ant Lody._ A press dispatch to The Empire J from Tenino a few days ap:o reported j the successful recovery of a larpe quantity of oil from a well at Tenino Wash. The Cordova Times says: “It has _ ■ ■ , . .. We have Just Received A new listing cl some Choice Lots at prices that will surprise you. * As these prices may be raised at any moment' I Get Busy j ami Call and sac 11$. [ WHITEHEAD REALTY and INVESTMENT COMPANY Two doors below The Gateway long been felt there was oil in that j region and the late E. C. Hawkins, 1 chief engineer of the Copper River railroad, in Alaska and Christopher, one of the Alaska coal claimants, sunk wells in this district fourteen years ago. They were not successful in •triking oil at that time but the report received from Tenino says that the find was made in the identical spot where Hawkins and Christopher sunk.” Don’t forgot the White Tar Moth and Dustproof Rags. A good Christ mas present. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality first.” Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch. Meet me at The Branch. New Neckties in all the latest Colors 1 and Patterns. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality first.” Long distance telepnone booth at The Branch. — Ask to see the New Corset designed for outdoor sports and dancing at j Ellsworth’s. Finch’s Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch. Long distance telephone booth at The Branch. For Salads, try Mrs. Porter’s Mayonnise,. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality first.” Job printing of every description at The Gateway. . I. i .. The Best Xmas Gift FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND IS AN ORDER TO HAVE A Portrait Taken AT THE SAWVKK STUDIO You can buv thc*e order* at the STUIMO; good for onc-half doacn picture* or MORE IF YOU LIKE. Second Avenue, West of Old School. PICTURES FRAMED TO ORDER SEE SAMPLES AT THE STUDIO. “Seward's Pioneer Show House’' Casino Theater N. J. KOONTZ, Man’gr. “A Reel Show" “Get the Casino Habit” TONIGHT “In the Claws of a Leopard” Sensational Two-Reel Drama New Music on our Orchestrola SHOW EVERY NIGHT EXCEPT SUNDAY Entire Change of Program Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Prices Always 25c and 50c WE TAKE PLEASURE in giving to the residents of Seward, and Southwestern Alaska the same high grade quality in workmanship and stock that they could be able to obtain in the best Jewelry stores Outside. IN SHOWING Our stock, we take a keen pride both in the quality of the goods and in the variety of patterns that we are able to loffelr our patrons. There is not one article in this stock of high grade goods, that is sold under the slightest mis representation, and we guarantee every article that we sell or repair to be just what we say it is and nothing else. OUR STOCK of high gradeWatches, Diamonds and Jewelries, we con sider the peer of any stock in any town, ten times the size of Seward on the Pacific coast. We take pleasure in doing particular jobs for particular people and in ordering spe cial pieces for special occasions. At this time we have a particularly well selected line of goods suitable for the holiday trade, that we are able to offer at prices, that gives Seattle shoppers no advantage. OUR SPECIALS Waltham Watches Howard Watches Hamilton Watches Silverware Nugget Jewelry Cut Glass and Diamonds GEORGE A. MIRLACH Seward Alaska Location Notices at The Gateway BROWN & HAWKINS MERCHANTS SEWARD “Quality First” KNIK In making preparations for the big Christmas Dinner and the general feasting and festivities enjoyed during the Yuletide. Don’t forget that we can supply you with all the Staple and Fancy Groceries and dainty delicacies in the market. Choice Prepared Mince Meat in quart jars, enough for three Big Pies. Nonesuch Mince Meat. Richardson and Robbins Plum Pudding—The best. Mrs. C’s Orginal Fig Pudding and Raisin Brown Bread— Dainty and Delicious. National Biscuit Co’s Fruit Cake—Like mother used to make—without the work and worry. All kinds of Jellies, Jams and Preserves Pickles, Relishes, Meat Sauces, Chutney and Salad Dressing. Green, Ripe and Stuffed Olives. Camembert, Parmensan, Gorgonnola, Limberger and all kinds of Cheese. Brown & Hawkins SEWARD “Quality First” KNIK " PALACE JINGLES " Little drops of Sherwood Rye Dripping through the ice Mixed with foreign Ginger Ale Mskes a high ball nice. One makes you feel better Two sends your stock to par And that’s the drink they serve you At The Palace Bar. THE PALACE BAR Furnished Rooms for Men JOE MORRIS | Cafe and Lunch Counter Ju»t Open<T~| BILL DEVINE , “ PALACE JINGLES " Little chops of Mountain Sheep Nicely browned French Fried, A fragrant bowl of Java And French Peas on the side. With service neat and tidy All served the proper way You’ll like it if you dine with us At the Palace Bar Cafe.