iEWARB DAILY GATEWAY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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THE NOME SITUATION
The Nome situation remain! the
same, with the exception of several
diphtheria cases recovering, according
to the press dispatches, but a small
tempest has arisen over the action of
Governor Bone in refusing to author
ize the use of airplanes in carrying
antitoxins from Xenana to Nome. The
Governor alleges that the trip is a
very hazardous one, and that the flight j
would have to be made with inexpe- j
rienced airmen, meaning probably the j
airman were unfamiliar with the dis- ,
trist, although expert aviators.
However, the Governor’s action in
wiring to Washington that it was un
nessary to risk the planes and air
men until the situation becomes more
grave, has caused the oldtimers in the
Second division camp to severely cen
sure him for his actions.
It must be remembered that the ac
tions of the Governor are prompted j
as much by economic reasons as by
humane considerations, as the Terri
tory, when all is over, must foot the
bills, and they undoubtedly will be
high enough. But we believe, in view
of the gravity of the situation and
the acceptance of the risk by Messrs.
Darling and Mackie, that the serum
should be sent without delay, and in
the quickest manner possible. The vol
unteer airmen are not tyros, but men
with long-time service in the world
war. They probably are more fully
aware of the risks to be encountered
than any other person. If they suc
ceed in their humane project they will
be made men for life; if they fail they
will have no use for worldly goods, as
to fail in all likelihood will mean the
death of both flyers. If they have the
nerve to gambol with death to divert
his attention from the stricken camp
to the Northward, by all means give
them the honors due them and let
them make the attempt. Many men
accomplish the impossible by cold
nerve and indifference to conse
quences.
I
SEWARD MUST KEEP PLUGGING.
If Seward is to ever have aids to
navigation established at the en
trance to Resurrection Bay, the local
chamber must keep plugging away,
enlisting the aid of every organization
friendly to the project. No matter how
meritorious the project, Congress is
loath to allow appropriaitons for dis
tricts where no votes are to be had,
but prefers to spend its substance in
making two votes where one was to
be had at the last election.
Seward is peculiarly situated in that
her landlocked harbor is approached
by a very narrow entrance with a 45
degree turn, bordered by precipitous
bluffs, and small islands. In clear
weather the channel is picked up with
little difficulty, but in thick visibility
it is practically impossible to get in
or out without making a landfall for
guidance. The channel is deep and
is several hundred yards in width, but
hard to fmd without lighthouses or fog
horn. No mariner, no matter how
skilful he may be, but is liable to pile
up his ship if he attempts to*run in or
out of the bay without w’aiting until
« he can see the shoreline.
A heavy ti’affic goes in and out of
Sew^ard, with probably more passen- j
gers and more freight entering and j
clearing thafo any other port in the :
Territory. The steamship lines run- |
two vessels a week through, most of
the season, and at times last summer
as many as fouur and even five and six
ships would be in port at one time, j
Unless such aids are established it
is only a question of time until loss
of life ensues, with considerable de
struction of property. Mariners along
the coast, who call in here for oil, are
profuse in their condemnation of pres
ent conditions, and have repeatedly
petitioned the local Chamber to do
something to remedy them.
For the past several years the local
chamber has pounded away at the
lighthouse situation, and at times have
been encouraged by bills being pre
sented in congress for appropriations
for such aids, but they have apparent
ly died in committee rooms, and noth
ing has been done. *
CHAMBER DOES MUCH WORK
Unless you are a member of the
Seward Chamber of Commerce you
can hardly realize the work that has
been done for the advancement of
Seward. For several years now prom
inent business men have headed the
chamber, giving their time for the ad
vancement of Seward and its people,
but the results from a matter of mem
bership have been discouraging. Out
of a population of nearly 1,000 souls,
we have but fifty persons with paid
up cards for the present year.
There is no existing reason why ev
ery person of legal age should not
join the chamber. The membership
fee is small, and the results are sure
to be beneficial in that the constant
meeting with your fellows will foster
a spirit of tolerance and good fellow
ship. Many projects have been work
ed out at these midday lunches which
have benefited the entire citizenry, yet
it is hard to get their co-operation
and membership fee.
Every man in Seward is eligible to
join the chamber and attend the fine
lunches held each week. By joining
and attending these meetings you
will undoubtedly be a better citizen,
and show more civic pride. Why let
the burden fall upon a few?
Join now!
MEETING' WITH FAVOR
The Questions and Answers column
run in The Gateway from time to time
is undoubtedly meeting with popular
favor, judging from the number of
queries submitted. The Gateway is
glad to answer your knotty problems
for you, and will be pleased to have
them submitted. If they do not appear
right away, be patient, as it requires
time to look over the many volumes
of reference. Make your questions as
brief as possible and not touching on
too many subjects.
The Gateway has one of the best
reference libraries in the Territory,
and students and others are welcome
at any time to its use.
I Liberty Theater §
f Richard Barthelmess
U and
H Dorothy Gish
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
TWO GREAT STARS—
EIGHT BIG REELS
I “The Bright Shawl” \
From the famous story of Cuban Romance.
FLASHING!
The mad love of a young Am
erican and a Spanish Dancer wov
en into the thrilling story of Cu
ban rebellion.
PAT HE
NEWS
VIVID!
IT OUTSHINES ANYTHING
THESE STARS HAVE DONE
BEFORE.
Made in Cuba
A grison, a tyra, two kinkajous, two
bassaricyous and a bassaricus have
been added to the Canal Zone zoo. Ob
tained no doubt from a cross-word
puzzle.—Detroit News.
Savings banks reports show that
New England leads the rest of the na
tion in thrift. So one might have
gathered from association with New
Englanders.—Exchange.
We knew it. No sooner is a woman
elected to a place of power than she
wants to reform mere man. “Ma” Fer
guson wants to place a tax on smok
ers.
Many a congressman who voted for
prohibition takes trips to Canada to
“study the country.”
Yesterday’s- dispatches told of four
men near Fresno being killed by a
“sudden” explosion of dynanlite. We
THIS egg mash is made after a special for
mula, tested and approved by H. M. Leath
ers, owner of the Famous World’s Champion
Hen, Lady Jewel, and fed by him for years.
His flock and others which have been fed on it
have produced remarkable results.
High Pressure Feed for High Grade Hens
This new feed is prepared especially for high
pressure hens—the kind that can go 200 eggs and
better. If you have that kind of hens, Lilly’s “335”
Egg Mash may give you surprising returns over those
of any other similar feed. It’s worth trying.
It contains a minimum of 18% protein and when
properly used, according to the directions we furnish
you, it assures exceptional results.
Money spent for it is an investment that brings
big daily dividends.
Ask your dealer for flock egg record
or write to
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Seattle
Life Insurance
Feed for
Baby Chicks
never could see why dynamite acted
so sudden. It should go off slowly and
give its victims time to get away.
The missionaries who are attempt
ing to Christianize China should be re
called and placed to work in Herrin,
Illinois.
John Frame has made affidavit that
Governor Bone is attempting to keep
him from being named Republican
committeeman for Alaska. Come to
think of it, John could make out two
thousand more affidavits of the same
kind to cover the two thousand re
publicans in the Territory.
It was fortunate that the graft ex
pose did not start four years sooner.
We would have had most of our pop
ulation in the penitentiary.
Some way or another we just can’t
help loving Governor Bone for his
enemies.
Why not hasten the relief for Nome
and chew the rag over its necessity
afterward ?
The Territorial legislature has an
unenviable job this term. So many
reform bills are pending they will be
in a fight all session.
SEWARD CLUB
Under New
• MANAGEMENT
OLD AND NEW
FRIENDS INVITED
GUS ANDERSON
ED ERICKSON
Dan Olson, said to he the best
maker of moonshine in Michigan, is
in jail at Petoskey as a result of his
activities in that line.
Observing eight negroes with sus
picious loking filled pillow cases, Ju
lius Cohen, 13-year-old St. Louis boy
notified police and ?2,000 worth ot
stolen goods were recovered.
Dr. L. G. Tyler, of Richmond, Va..
son of President Tyler and president
emeritus of William and Mary Col
lege, is the father of a son at the age
of 71. President Tyler was 68 years
of age when Dr. Tyler was born and
another child, a daughter, was born
to him when he was 70.
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Yes! no autos
today!
But you auto see our shipment of fresh
Goods that auto satisfy the most auto
cratic appetite in Seward.
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