The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
fcntereo as Second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
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THE NEW ORGANIC ACT FOR
SOUTH ALASKA
The Gateway to<?a> publirves. on
Page One the Organic Act adopted at
the recent convention for division of
the Territory. While this Act is
quite lengthy, considering space at
hand, it is published in order that
pro-ponents and opponents of division
may read it for themselves. It is em
inently fair to the rest of the Terri
ory with the exception of that para
graph stating that the Territory to be
known as South Alaska shall be given
a percentage of the money in the
Treasury ‘‘equal to the percentage of
the money contributed to it during
the preceding biennium,” and the sec
tion providing that ‘‘corporations or
ganized in the Territory of Alaska are
permitted to elect whether they shall
retain their standing in South Alaska
or in the remainder of the present
Alaska.”
Without desiring to block division
in any way it would have been much
better for the first paragraph to have
added to the section providing for a
percentage of all moneys paid in dur
ing the preceding two years, the words
‘‘less the expenditures made by that
portion ol the Territory known as
South Aalska,” or words to that eff.ect.
In the second clause we believe that
corporations organized in the Terri
tory and doing business in the First
division should go with the new Ter
ritory. Corporations doing business
in other portions of Alaska should be
transferred with other matters and
records. This would place them un
der absolute jurisdiction of the part
of Alaska they are doing business in,
and eliminate future arguments.
Persons desiring to contribute to
the Harding Memorial Fund, should do
so as soon as possible, as subscrip
tions close in the near iuiure. A cer
tificate handsomely engraved, will be
sent to every subscriber to the Fund;
direct from headquarters. There is no
quota set for Seward, although it is
hoped that every citizen will give
something, even 25 cents. One dollar
is the average contribution, and if we
all give this amount the Fund wiil be
way over-subscribed.
We notice in the newly published
Organic Act for South Alaska that the
words, ‘‘with headquarters in Juneau”
occur as regularly as they have in
the past. It is a habit hard to gei
over.
The Valdez Miner says that The
Gateway s argument for a court term
at Seward is "piffle.” Perhaps it is
but it is piffle that had better be tak
seriously by Valdez, if she wishes
to retain the court house. Unless the
other towns are treated more fairly in
the future than they have been in the
past Seward will 'be found lined up
with Anchorage for removal of head
quarters to some other point.
NATURAL SOAP DEPOSIT
FOUND NEAR KETCHIKAN
E. C. Howard, a fur dealer at Ketch
ikan reports an interesting discovery
not far from that place. He describes
his discovery as a place formed like a
naiuial arena with basaltic columns
rearing upwards on all sides, some of
Which ale 100 feet high. In the bot
tom o, this natural cistern is a jelly
like substance which closely resem
bles dirty lard and which is said to
b’ ■ natural soap or “skat’' manufac
tured by nature and all ready to be
USKL !t aJso has been tested and
^ ‘ • is said, clean carpets or greasy
Stove, and iron work, and has been
declared by mechanics to be “better
than anything they had used.
ALASKANS IN PICTURE GAME
The recent election of officers held
at Fairbanks by the stockholders of
the Norman Dawn Alaska Production
Co. resulted in the choice of the fol
lowing old time residents of Faii^
banks: Attorney T. A. Marquam, pres
ident; E. H. Mack, vice president; j.
H. Kelly, Sc ivtary; Tome Youle,
treasurer; Norman Dawn, general di
rector.
ANCHC'IAGE MAN ROBBED
< ;!.is < c-.stensen, of Anchorage,
who Icm nome with his wife for a few
minutes recently, returned to find his
money, abo.i ^285 stolen. A window
pane was broken allowing entrance to
the house.
NEW MARKET OPENED
The City Meat Market at Anchorage
opened to the public the first of the'
week, the genial Mike Skrivan, for-:
raerly of Valdez, being in charge. A
full line of Swift’s celebrated prod
ucts are carried.
CHEECHAKOS POPULAR
The Cheechakos showed to three
crowded houses and a matinee at the
i Fairbanks theatre last week, and the
public’s verdict was very favorable to
the popularity of the play. The film
will be shown again in Anchorage, and
arrive in Seward probably Saturday.
SEVEN NEW CARS WILL BE
ADDED TO STAGE LINE IN 1924
Preparations are being made by the
Sheldon-Galen stage line to handle an
increased tourist trade during the
1921 season, according to Bob Shel
don, who returned to Seward on the
last boat, on his way to Fairbanks.
Seven news cars will be added to the
line, two seven passenger Studebaker
auios, and five Dodge touring cars. It
' is reported that the Dodge has proven
: to be one of the best for the trail, ac
! cording to price standards.
TROLLING BOAT HITS REEF
AT POINT RETREAT, A LOSS
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The trolling boat “O. K.,” Capt John
Renkainen was wrecked on the Pt.
Rereat reef, near Juneau, Tuesday,
and Renkainen and Richter had a nar
escape from drowning, being in
the wrater two hours. The engine was
| salvalged by the lighthouse crew.
J. Stanley, principal of the Nenana
school will be a returning passenger
on the Victoria from Valdez, where he
has been on a business trip.
METLAKATLA WILL INSTAL
MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT
The town council ot Metlakahtla has I
decided to instai a municipal light
plant operated by water power, and
R. F Davis a member of the coun
cil, has gone* to the States to buy the
plant, li is said the required water
power can be developed at little cost.
MRS. GRACE WATSON HEADS
ANCHORAGE IGLOO AUXILIARY
Mrs. Grace Watson was elected
president of Auxiliary Igloo No. 4,
Pioneers of Alaska, at the business
meeting of the auxiliary last week at
Anchorage.
ROAD COMMISSION MEN GIVE
LiBERALLY TO HARDING FUND
About $50 in contributions have
been received by Mayor Conroy ot
Anchorage, chairman of the Harding
memorial fund, from employes of the
Alaska Road commission.
NOTICE TO PIONEERS
A meeting of Seward Igloo will be
held Friday evening, Dec. 28. Election
of officers. All members requested to
be present.
kSat C. M. BROSIUS, Sec.
NOTICE TO MASONS
Special meeting of Seward Lodge
No. 219, A. F. & A. M., Saturday even
ing, December 29th. Work in the
First degree. Full attendance request
ed- C. E. SMITH,
kmon Secy.
Fresh Halibut. Seward Fish Co. tf
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Dry Cleaning none at Jordan’s Val
; et Service. tf
SEWARD
H. V. Hoben
A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want YOU
to try the
Bax te r
COAL.
The coal showing a greater content of heat units
per ton than any coal being mined in Alaska
Delivered to You at $11 per ton
ALSO HEALY LUMP, NUT, OR MINE RUN,
NANAIMO COAL IN SACKS OR BULK
Auto Service
OUR AUTOS MEET All BOATS and TRAINS
Telephone Orders to Main 81
After 5 p. m. until 8 a. m. Telephone Madison 24
LIBERTY THEATRE
tonight
A Big United Artist’s Feature
IN EIGHT REELS
Abel Ghance’s
A SENSATIONAL
PRODUCTION
i ACCUSE”
A great Play that the American Legion
everywhere endorses
AND A PINE PATIIE REVIEW
A Merry Xmas
and a
Happy New Year
Ellsworth’s
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANOY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Come in and see our
NEW BOUDOIR
CAPS, APRONS,
NECKWEAR, and
other useful XMAS
GIFTS
Banbury and Ogle
Use More
Milk
Seward Dairy
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
The Frisco Club
NICK POOLOS. Propr.
Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies,
Soft Drinks
TRY OUR CARD TABLES
Corner Fourth and Adams Sts.
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSEN
Card Tables, Candles,
8oft Drinks, Tobaccos
Cigars and Cigarettes
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Leaves Arrives South fm
Seattle' Seward Seward
Dec. 19th Dec. 26 Dec. 31st
Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Jan. 27
i
Making all regular Southeastern and South
western ports including Seldovia and Kodiak.
CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Sailings from Seattle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone, Main 81 Residence, Madison 40
STEAMSHIP STARR
STR STARR WILL MAKE JANUARY SAILING
FROM SEATTLE, DATE GIVEN LATER
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
phone madison ,3*. seward, alaska
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cioars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
.. a
THE PALACE
John Mattich, Prop.
Pool Soft Drinks Cigars
FURNISHED ROOMS
Phone Mam 55
BARBER SHOP
BATHS
F. C. Miller, Prop.
Seward Grill
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets Ail Boats and Trains
DR. O. A. BRAAFLADT
Dentist
Office Hours 9 A. M. 5 to P. M.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harrlman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
Phone Madison 90, Seward, Alaska.
AARON E. RUCKER
Attorney at Law
Office in Arcade Building
'PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Office Phone, Madison 136
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D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When in need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
WM. D. COPPERNOLL
LAWYER
Seward, Alaska
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meet* 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHERTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
». O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Ird
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. A A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethem wel
come. W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
Seward Lodge
No. 1425.
L- O. O. M.
Will meet every
Tuesday night at
8 o’clock. Visiting
Brothers welcome
CHAS KREFTING, Dictator.
M, A. HORNER, Secretary.
I. O. O. F.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A.7.
Meets Thursdays at 8 p. m. Visiting
Brothers welcome. ANDY NOVAK,
N. G.; Chas. Lechner, Sec.
IGLOO NO. NINE.
PIONEERS OF ALASKA
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellow’s Hall.
CAL M. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN, Sec.
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SEWARD FUST, no. five
AMERICAN LEGION
j Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays,
ELWYN SWETMANN. Com.
J. p. HANNON, Adjutant