The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
H/'.L ii. i>Li_CY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
i_ntereo as Second Oiass Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Sevvard, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
RATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
While covering many points already
1aken up m previous reports, ihe an
nual message oi Governor Scott C.
Bone is noticeable tor the broad spirit
ol optimism which pervades las utter
ances. His recommendations cover a
broad scope, anu include centralization
ol government and the fisheries oi
the Territory by a coordinated system
oi administration in place oi the pres
ent inefficient and wasteful bureau
cratic method.
The message touches on the need ol
adequate transportation and proper
hotels lor tourists, a matter which lias
been a source of considerable study
on the part ot the governor. He also
advocates consolidation ol all law-en
forcing agencies in Alaska under the
Department oi Justice, a move wuich
would greatly expedite justice and
make for greater economy in its ad
ministration.
The governor's report covers ail
parts of the Territory from Nome to
Ketchikan, and evidences a determin
ation to work for the upbuilding of ail
sections. It is a comprehensive docu
ment, and one which should be read
by every subscriber to the Gateway.
THE POWER OF UNIFICATION
Seward has had the power of unifi-i
cation 01 her citizens demonstrated in
the past lew months, by the results
produced by the efforts ol the Cham
ber of Commerce. Probably lor tuc
first time in its history our citizens
are working in a spirit 01 cooperation
remarkable to contemplate, when one
realizes aie smaii-town problems that
arise on every hand to vex and dis
turb our citizenry.
The past year has witnessed some
excellent work on the part 01 the
Chamber, of which it might be said in
passing, that it has just set tied dow n
to a working basis. One year ago it
was impossible to get a dozen citizens
together under one roof, without a di
versity of opinion that was discourag
ing to say the least. At the present
time each member is working in har-i
mony with the organization, using his;
efforts to build up the town.
Some big things are promised Sew
ard for 1924, not the least of which is
the new cable, tne entrance of another
cold storage plant and fisheries, a con
centration of railroad efforts from this!
port, and the permanent reopening of
the big radio station. The erection ot
a large lighthouse and fog signal at1
Harding Passage, is also among the:
things promised by the administra-!
tion, with the establishment of reve-j
Hue headquarters here. The pulp mill
project is practically ready to start,
operations, and local citizens are talk
ing of erecting large coal bunkers for|
the wholesale shipping trade. The,
best evidence of prosperity for Sew
ard is the spirit manifested by our
citizens. Unified we can exert a powr
er that will move mountains. Sepa
rately, we are the prey of every com-1
inunity desiring to take advantage of
cur helplessness.
The climate may be bad at Seward,
compared to that of Florida, or Cali
fornia, or other portions of the banana
belts of the South, but after a nine
y ears residence in outer parts of Alas-:
ka the writer is ready to say it is a
a paiaui.-e ot the Pacific. Seward res
jdeit s have no snow to shovel, no
fieav\ gales, in comparison with gales
in -Uier localities, and much less
ta (ln. it is true the present eoia
sn.-.. is somewhat worse than we are
u u, but what does two degrees
auou zero amount to when one thinks;
Oi tn> xcessive cold of Anchorage, or
Fait banks, or Dawson.
HELP THE NEW CLUB HOUSE
The American Legion plans the con
struction of a large club house and
play ground in the near future, ground ,
for the building having already been
secured. This is one of the most im
portant steps yet entertained by any!
organization, as it is Seward s first
club rooms, and we know of no organ
ization ben..- fitted to handle the
proposition, la addition to the club
house large playgrounds will be con-j
s true it u, ... itu up with tennis courts,
and t'.e. > contrivance for the child-j
ren. L. -. > citizen of Seward should
get behind this proposition, and buy]
one of more bonds in case the Legion
decides to issue bonds, and if not,|
give a generous donation to the plan.
OUR SPECIAL EDITION
On Saturday, December 22, The
Gateway will issue a Christmas edi
tion ot Horn 12 to 10 pages, owing to
iht* patronage secured from advert is- j
ers. To get out this edition it will!
be necessary that copy be turned in
not later than Monday, December
17. Let us get in and make this one
of the best editions yet published in
Seward, and an index to our prosper
ity. Seward has made no special ef
fort to portray its advantages from a
mercantile standpoint, ior many years.
The issue will be 2,000 copies, nearly
hall of which will go to westward
subscribers. The Gateway has the1
largest circulation in the towns to the
westward of any paper in existence.
It is a section w liich depends on Sew
aid as a commercial and banking
point. Kodiak, Kanatak, L nga and
Unalaska will be well written up in I
this issue, and Seward will be shown
as the friend and backer ot these im-j
portant commercial centers.
SAYS U. S. BE IMPORTING
OIL WITHIN FIVE YEARt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.—David R.j
White, an expert geologist, of the g<-,
ological survey, testifying at the Sen
ate public lands committee’s inquiry
on leasing naval oil reserves, predict
ed that the United States would be
dependent upon oil imports within
five years for a large portion of its
supply. He said it was doubtful if the
navy could go five years with the con
stantly increasing consumption for
domestic purposes.
CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICES
Rev. Fr. Turnell will arrive on to
night’s train and will hold services in
the Catholic church tomorrow’. Mass
at 9:30.
ED GiiOSS SOLI MIL
The Roll Call of the Seward Chap
ter of the American Red Cross for the
year 1923-24 promises to be the larg
est since the World War. Reports
have been received from only a few of
the towns under the jurisdiction of
this Chapter. Several more points are
to be heard from including Seldovia,
Unga, Sand Point and False Pass.
The total amount reported to date
is as follow’s:
Belkofsky . $ 35.00
Seward .688.96
Kodiak 11.55
Kanatak 46.50
Standard Oil. Kanatak 16.00
Latouche . 200.oO
Unalaska, St. George and
St. Paul Islands . 342.75,
Total . $1440.76
Election of officers of the Seward
Chapter will be held in the very near
future. An important communication
from the western division of the Red
Cross is expected to watch for the an-;
nouncement of the meeting as a large
attendance is desired.
SCHOOL GIVES BEAN SUPPER
The students of the Seward schools
will give a bean supper and dance at
I. O. O. F. hall tonight. Real home
made brown bread and pumpkin pies
served. Games for children and cards
for those who do not dance. The
hall will be comfortably heated.
Admission, adults 50c; children 25c.
Supper served from 6 to 7 o’clock;
after which dancing will be enjoyed.
H. V. Hoben
SEWARD
A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want Y OU
to try tine
Baxter
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
Reginald Denny
The new Star, in
“THE
Kentucky Derby”
A great melodramatic play, full of action,
tense with thrills. Something good,
Johnny Hines in a
fine two reel comedy
“Torchy’s Ghost”
PATHE NEWS
Bucilla
PACKAGE OUTFITS
Large Assortment
ALSO A LARGE STOCK
OF OTHER STAMPED
GOODS AND FANCY
WORK ON HAND
Ellsworth’s
ogle
Dry Goods
&
Millinery
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANOY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
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
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South I'm
Seward
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Leaves
Seattle
Arrives
Seward
Nov. 21st
Dec. 19th
Nov. 28th
Dec. 2ttth
Dec. 5th
Dec. 31st
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.
W AYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone, Main 81 Residence, Madison 40
Pacific Coastwise Servloe
^ADMIRAL LINE
SSH.F.ALEXANDER. PRFiSIDENT^
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STEAMSHIP STARR
Will Sail for the Westward
about December, 5 th
CONNECTING WITH STEAMER VICTORIA
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON i3» SEWARD, ALASKA
BENSON & WHITTEMORE. Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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 All 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
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
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY. W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHERTY, Sec. 4 \
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 welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
eome.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each montn.
visiting Brethern wel
W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
)
Seward Lodgo
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 T
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. BROSIUS, Pres.
EARL DURGIN, Sec.
8EWARO POST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
J. P. HANNON, Adjutant.
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