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SAME PROCESS AS LAST YEAR Attorney* for Liquor Dealer* Argue That Statute Doe* Not Pro vide for Election. (Juneau Dispatch.) Judge Robert W. Jennings notified the retail liquor dealers of Juneau and Douglas recently that he would follow the same plan for determining the local option situation affecting issuing of retail liquor licenses in effect a year ago. Under this ruling of the court a census to determine the popu lation within two miles of any com munity whore a license is to be grant ed must be taken, followed by an “election” at which a majority of those on the census must vote wet In order that the court can issue a license. However, as in effect last year, any resident not on the census list can swear in their vote at the near-election. The election is under the direction of the United States commissioner. All expenses of the census and election is to be borne by the license applicants. The election is to be held in Juneau on June t. Represent Dealers William Holiheimer, representing the retail liquor dealers, pleaded with the court in behalf of the applicants. He told the court an unnecessary bur den of expense was being added to the applicants, pointing out the referen dum election ordered for November. George Irving, representing the dealers association, quoted an ex haustive brief to the court touching on the legal status of the case at the bar. Arguing, he said: Quotes the Statutes ‘*It is manifest from the reading of the law, that it was the intent of Con gress, that the intent of the citizens of the community, not only to say whether liquor should be sold at all. but also to say who should have the right to sell it; a majority of the people of the community within two miles of where the liquor was to be ; sold might be perfectly willing that John Doe might sell liquor, and be un willing to grant the privilege to John Smith. “The provision of the law that no further consent will be required for the period of 12 months after consent has been obtained, is simply to prev ent the necessity of a person holding such license from being harrassed in the enjoyment of same for the period of one year. “There is absolutely nothing in the law* which intimates that it was the intention of Congress that an election ' might be held for the purpose of as-1 certaining that the consent of a majority of the citizens, and that such consent when so obtained should be binding upon the community for the period of one year. There are no rules or regulations in the statute for the holding of such elections; and had Congress intended that the consent of the community wa, to be expressed in such a manner it would have surely’ provided the ways and means for the holding of such election at the time of the passage of the act; on the other hand Congress has provided and it is so written in the act the mode to be adopted—via: by petition.” _ - - ■ - - CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WILL MEET TOMORROW The regular service of the Christian Scientists will be held tomorrow even ing instead of this evening as the hall is taken up by the Oddfellows. GUILD TO MEET The St. Peters Guild will meet with Mrs. A. G. dc Shcrbinin tomorrow, Thursday, May 18, at 2 p. m. EMPRESSTHEATRE Thursday, May 18,8:15 p.m. The Empress Circuit Presents BEATRIX MICHELENA IN SALOMEY JANE 7 Parts with 600 Magnificent Scenes Assisted by a Notable Cast, including Andrew Hobson and House P, Peters A Gigantic Production With Finest Horsemanship. —Written by Bret Harte. ARE WE JUSTIFIED? JJfERHAPS we ought to be satisfied with present achieve JP ment. But you know, “the more a man gets the more he wants.” This being true, we are justified in solicit ing new business; and especially so since we are so well equipped to handle it. Resources 8330,000 SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SOLICITED Open an Account Today Bank of Seward ESTABLISHED 1905. ❖ NO CABLES TODAY ❖ c* - ♦ At 3:45 this afternoon none of to day’s cable messages had reached the Gateway. Yesterday they came over the Canadian route but it is most like ly that some interruption has occur red there also. The cables published today were ones that were sent yes terday but were delayed in trans mission. THE SHOOTING CASE HAS POSTPONEMENT The hearing of the case arising from the shooting affair in which Mrs. Michaelson is involved was to have come before the city magistrate this lorning but was postponed until to morrow morning at the request of J. J. Finnegan, attorney for the woman. OFFICE MAKES RECORD ON SEWARD PATENT _ JUNEAU.—The local officers of the land office yesterday received word I that a patent has been granted to John D. Johnson for a homestead j claim near Seward of 320 acres. This | is a record for quick work in Alaska, ! according to the records of the local | office as the application was made August, 1915, and the patent was is sued April 27th, 1916.—Dispatch. FORMER CORDOVA MAYOR WILL JOIN HIS WIFE Ed. V. Boyle, a business man of Cordova, and the former mayor of the town, passed through Juneau on the Alameda on his way to Ketchikan to join Mrs. Boyle, who was taken sick | there and an operation performed.— ; Juneau Dispatch. i Did you see the big full page in ! the last Saturday Evening Post, ad ! vertising the New Arrow Ashby col lar ? We have them. All sizes. 2 for 23c. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality ! Firet” ' - ' 1 Oyster Cocktails at “The Branch.” ANNOUNCEMENT We carry the genuine imported white enamel ware only. It is priced within your reach. Brown & Hawk ins, “Quality First.” New assortment oT Taney cookies. Special “Kaiser Jumbles.” Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First” Noodle Cafe. Phone Main 111. i Tray service receives prompt at tention. 10-5—tf. | New stock of Hipress, all rubber, brown shoe pacs also brown leather top shoe pacs. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.” High-Class Millinery ! Establishment — ! Full line of MUNSING UNDERWEAR for Ladies and Children. Fine Line of ART GOODS Including: Lunch Cloths, Fudge Aprons, Pil low Slips, Children’s Dresses, Guest Towels, Baby Bibs and Fancy Work Aprons. HALLEEE & SCOTI’S Howard and Hamilton Watches I George the Jeweler SHIPPING Coming on Alameda (Note: The first two names in the following list probably stand for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Labaree.) m SEATTLE, May 16.—The following passengers left on the Alameda for Seward: B. Rabree and wife, B. Pil cher, Frank and wife, Miss I. Furber, Alex Pulos, Wm. Kasmos, Gus Dames, Ed. Fouser, Ann Lawlers, Wm. Roberts, Harry Morse, Lewis Lawson, C. Triplett, B. Matlock, Edw. Hinds and nine steerage. Farragut Passengers The Admiral Farragut arrived two hours ahead of scheduled time yester day afternoon and proceeded west after unloading. She had the follow ing first class passengers from Seattle for Seward: E. Washington, Jas. Murphy, J. M. Elinkquist, Chas. Clark, Ray Pedish, E. Reed and J. B. i Sapp. Went on Farragut The following went west last even ing on the Farragut: W. Davis, John Chisism, D. Donnelly, E. S. Rossetti, — Scott, E. M. Huff, Sidney Ander son, D. Vucctich, Mrs. M. D. Cottle, Jack Lean, Andrew Simons, C. Schluckbier, Miss Alice Jones, J. Mc Lean, E. F. Casscl, R. H. Kotch, W. G. Whorf, S. A. Dray, D. Kelly, Joe Irving, T. M. Hunt, Florence Gray, W. E. Ludy, C. P. Gregory and 19 steerage. The Alaska left Cordova at 10 a. m. today. SPECIAL 1 Men's worsted derby ribbed union suits, $2.00. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First." Mosquito head nets, all kinds and prices. Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First." Meet me at The Branch. THE YELLOW PERIL We have been threatened with the Yellow Peril, war with Mexico, and a break in diplomatic relations with Germany. Well, the war with Mexico is a reality, in the United States and the Y'ellow Streak in Seward—just watch the car with the paystreak shade and you will know just where to get the Best Goods, Best Treat ment ami Best Prices, of any place in Alaska. Ask the man in the Yel low Car. Always ready to give you | a ride. SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO. HERE IS A FASHION DIRECT FROM LONDON fSEMI-DRESSY] (Black net over a block satin foundation develops this frock for afternoon wear The net Is bunched at the hlpR, and nar row black velvet ribbon edxes the drape and the surplice. The dash of color at j the waist l» achieved by brocaded Dres den ribbon, and the piquant hat Is of dull frok* lace.) Best cigarc ana refreshments at j Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1 tf j - — ----—■———^ j L. URBACH Specialist in Men’s Wear ALASKA JUNK CO. OF JUNEAU. ALASKA DEALER.** IN Rubber, Copper, Brass, Lead. Zinc. Sacks, Rags, Rope. Scrap Iron Seward Steam Laundry HARRY KAWARE, Prop. Fifth Avenue Phone Main 157 Best of Work - Latest Machinery Work delivered in 24 hours Cleaning and Pressing Flannels and Silks Washed by Hand PRICES REASONABLE BANK OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SKASWAT W NGELL a ALASKA Will Open for Business at Anchorage During the Third Week in May Capital $50,000 Surplus $10,000 OFFICERS President Vice-President Vice-President Cashier Asst. Cashier Asst. Cashier Asst. Cashier Gen’d Coitnsed Attorney ANDRKW STKVKNSON ANDRKW A. KKNTON J. T. WKSTKKMANN W. II. WAUKKN GKOROK HITII W. L. LANDSKOROCOH JOHN KKNNKDV ARCHIBALD K. STKVKNSON II. L FAl’LKNKK CORRESPONDENTS Seattle National Hank, Seattle Wells Fargo Nevada National Hank. San Francisco Liberty National Bank, New York Guaranty Trust Company, New York CASH OR COMMISSION Second-Hand Goods Bought ^ Sold MATT BUTTON, 4th and Railroad Ave. POLLEY BROS. TOWN CENTER Anchorage, . - Alaska CLOTHING- HARPWARE-OROCCRIES PRICES LOW QUALITY HIGH ==c ME-= This Space Belongs to FELIX BROWN &. CO. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Clothing and Cent’s Furnishings All New and Up-to-date Merchandise. STYLEPLUS New Spring Stock Just Arrived Changing conditions in the markets of the world cannot alter the Styleplus Ideal— Always to clothe men exceptionally well—Always to ^7 f'kf'k offer them exceptional value at the easy-to-pav price of *lr • The man who buys “ Styleplus ” knows the price before he goes into the store . . . And he knows that his next suit of “Styleplus” will cost just the same .... No more. No less. Styleplus through & through quality-all wool fabrics Styleplus Economy-the easy price for everybody Styleplus Guaranteed Wear ... A written guaran tee with every Styleplus. BROWN & HAWKINS "QUALITY FIRST” Anchorage SEWARD Knik PHONE MAIN 1 PALACE JINGLES i The Outside Bunch are milling Like flies around a lamp Because we*ve got $2,000,000, And it's bound to make a camp. Hard times are soon forgotten Now let every fellow try To paint a rosy future With a drop of Sherwood Rye. THE PALACE BAR Furnished Rooms for Men JOE MORRIS Cafe “nd Lunch Counter in Connection | BILL DEVINE PALACE JINGLES There's a welcome at the Palace That makes good with the Bunch. So call and join the booster's Club, When next you get a hunch, Come try our Scotch or Sherwood, Or smoke a good cigar. And then you’ll boost for Sherwood, And The Famous Palace Bar.