The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska__
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
entcreu 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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POLITICS ARE WARMING UP
The political not is simmering al
ready and a good heat will be reach
ed before ihe primaries the last Tues
da\ in \>>rM So many good men are
offering to immolate themselves for
the good of tin* country that '.t is puz
zling *o the average man to nick and
choose the best candidate for the of
fice. So nranv of the men running
are personal friends of a newspaper
that it is embarrassing to point to
any one man and say he is the best
one for the people. Therefore it re
solves itself into suupporting those
who pay for such publicity, irrespec
tive of personal preference.
However, we do believe that two
men now in the present race stand
out above party issues and party
lines. They are Captain John J. Fin
negan who is a candidate tor Na
tional'committeeman and Judge W'm.
1). Coppernoll, who is making the race
for attorney general.
Both of these men have a clean re
cord of many years' residence in the
territory; both are of pleasing person
ality, and strong individuality. Botli
will give the Territory a good admin
istration if elected. They are not po
litioians and therefore are four-square
They know Alaska, its needs and its
people.
Residents of the Territoiy will be
proud of the record these men wil
make if elected, and unless such mer
are placed in office the oid politica
machine will go on and on forever.
A correspondent asks what is th*
most expensive document on record
Off hand, we would say the marriag<
license.
Word received from Seattle on th<
last boat states that the Signal Corp
personnel will remove to Seward som<
time early in the summer, which wil
add a score or more of mighty nie<
people to our population.
Business is holding up good in Se
ward despite the usual after-holida
slump. There is no question but tha
we are more prosperous this yea
than last at this time if business an
bank deposits are any criterion.
ALASKA FIRST
From McCarthy News)
Tht- suggestion of Dr. Davis of Sa
Francisco, who has been making a
extended trip through Alaska, that
Territorial Chamber of Commerc
would be of greater practical benefi
in many respects, than a Territorif
legislature has possibilities. Dr. D;
vis stated in Ketchikan, according t
the Chronicle “there is lack of co-o]
eration between the various commui
ities. . .
No one can deny the truth of th
assertion; there is lack of co-oper
tion not only between the coast ar
interior but between communities i
the same region, whose interests ai
similar. In fact ,it would scarcely 1
an exaggeration to state that at tl
present time but one or two town
of any size in the Territory, are n
engaged in airing their grievances 1
coveting their neighbor's possession
Such proceedings may be highly i
teresting to those concerned and hit
ly amusing to the rest of the c-ou
try; but it is hardly the best way
advertise Alaska. If we hope ever
gain even a small part of our desirt
we must do something so that peoi
traveling through the Territory
not leave with the idea expressed
many others beside Dr. Davis; th
lack of co-operation is one of Ah
ka’s chief ailments.
During the past year every tot
has shown what can be done by lot
co-operation. Because every busine
man was willings to sacrifice tii
that perhaps meant the loss of a d
lar or two, and was willing to for?
personal grievances, Alaskan tow
today have better prospects for s
id, substantial development than e\
before. The business man has be
well paid for his time; his grievanc
have vanished. Civic pride has spru
up; and the world outside knows tl
Ave nave learned the secret of succt
in our cities
But however thriving each comn
nity is, there can be on permane
progress for the Territory until lot
patriotism is subjugated to patriotic
for Alaska. The day is past wh
each settlement was isolated and
when men came here to make n stake
and Ret out. Men are coming here
because they have learned that it is
a good country to LIVE in. While
| making a living is naturally their
lirsl concern, they are not building
lor themselves and for the present
alone. They have vision; they see
future generations continuing and
improving the structure lor which
they have laid the foundation. At
present it seems that each artisan
has become so engrossed with his
own little wing and cornice that lit
has lost sight of the main structure —
ALASKA’S future.
If this continues we will fine
"ad of a harmonious whole, built tc
endure tin years, a flimsy
unbalanced foundation that will top
pie over in the first storm. Whal
each community needs is a new per
sportive to get off a ways and look al
tiie thing it is doing—to see its rela
lion lo I he big thing we are all work
ing for; the progress of lAaska.
The best way to do this is that sug
gestion by Dr. Davis—a Territorial
Chamber of Commerce. An exchange
of ideas and a discussion of plans by
the leading business men would sure
1> result in some good . It would re
solve much ill will; it would stimu
late lriendly interest between comniu
nities, and migst result in the forma
tion of definite unified suggestions
to present to Congress, when the time
comes. Above all, it would show the
outside world, Washington in particu
j lar, that we are not “a house divided
1 against itself," and as such, deserving
j of but little aid.
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE THEORY
OF EVOLUTION
The theory of evolution does nor
j contrary to the common belief, con
! tradict the existence of God. A per
| son is not necessarily an atheist if he
| believes in evolution. The Bible anc
j most scientists disagree on tlie ques
‘ tion ot how life first originated. The
Bible states that man was made o
j clay and given life by God. But evo
' lution, on the other hand, declare:
that man is a development of, or su
perior form of animal. This does not j
deny the existence of a Divine Pow
er in the creation and guidance of i
i life. It is merely a question of man
and life being created at once by God
or a slow development of the first
single-called organisms, given life by j
the same God.
There should be no war between re
; ligion and science. Both accept Gods
as the Supreme Ruler and Creator.
i Why not let common sense guide us.
I and, combining real religion and true
: science, do all in our power to forward
an ultimate revealment of truth.
—H. C. L.
AMERICA’S GREATEST LIVING
Luther Burbank is in my opinion,
['America’s greatest living man. He j
was born in Lancaster, Massachu-1
j setts in 1S49. When a young man he j
1 improved on the potato, making it
■ much larger then it originally was.
This one improvement has increased
the value of the potato crop approx-1
imately 17 million dollars annually, j
Since then lie has developed a spine
I food for cattle; a type of white black ■
berry; the grape fruit; and. many j
new vanities of vegetables, flowers. |
and grasses, all of which help in our >
daily living. His name should be
linked with Hoover’s in the saving of
the starving millions of Europe as
his work has tremendously increased
the food supply of the world. Being
unselfish and humanitarian he is the
i truest type of an American and there
f fore America’s greatest living man.
—Merritt Shellliorn.
THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION
i The theory of evolution Is a subject
much discussed at the present time.
Many years ago people thought this
theory quite absurd but today many
1 people believe in it. For they now
i have scientific proof that man devel
oped gradually from some lower form
of animal to his present state. Many
churches refuse to recognize the
■ truth of these proofs, but the populace
: .'is now beginning to see the probabil
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A Standard Gauge Railroad operating the
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LEE H. LANDIS,
General Manager, Anchorage, Alaska
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TONIGHT
MAY McAVOY
in a beautiful heart-interest picture
“Top of New York”
This Charming Little Star at her best.
Another Fine
LEATHER PUSHER COMEDY
Better Than Ever
Wandering Two
VOD A VIL MOVIES
ity of these interesting and much-be
lieved facts
Different scientists have worked
many years on the development of
man and have come to the sure con
clusion that the theory of evolution
is the solution of tliis interesting
problem.
—Mabel Teeland.
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Eastman Kodaks, Seward Drug
Co. tf
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Pool Soft Drinks Cigars
FURNISHED ROOMS
Phone Mam 55
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Ladies & Children
Wear
Special Attention Given To
NAIL ORDERS
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ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS,
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Complete Your
Dinner
With
Whipping Cream
Seward Dairy
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
Jordan’s
Valet Service
CLOTHES CLEAND AND
PRESSED
If you consider your time pre
cious and valuable remember It
only takes from 15 to 20 min
utes to press your suit with a
Sanitary Hoffman Presser.
j. J. JORDAN, Propr.
Phone Madison 103
I 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 i3* seward, Alaska
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Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigar*.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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iDR. O. A. BRAAFLADT
Dentist
Office Hours 9 A. M. 5"to P. M.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
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Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
8EWARD& ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harrlman Bank Building
DR. J. A. BAUGHMAN
Physician and Surgeon
Chronic Diseases a Specialty
Phone Madison 90, Seward, Alaska.
Chop Suey
Noodles
Harry Yago
Phone Madison 16
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
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 Grill
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets All Boats and Trains
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSON
Propr
Pool Soft Drinks
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
VIOLA T. SWETMANN, W. M.
CLARA PERRY, Secretary.
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Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Monday's of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members weicoms
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 Brethern wel
H. V. HOBEN, W. M.
W. O. Perry, 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 Halt
CAL M BROSiTJS. Pres.
EARL DITRGIN 8ec.
SEWARD POST, NO FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Toesdaya
ELWYN SWETMANN Com.
i. P. HANNON, Adjutant