SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
SEWARD ALASKA
Established August 19, 1904
Published Daily Except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING CO.
Selby & Hoben, Proprietors
H. B. Selby, Editor
Entered as Second Matter, Septem
ber 2, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under Act of March
3, 1879.
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SOCIETIES AND POLITICAL
PROBLEMS.
(From the Juneau Empire).
A correspondent whom the Seattle
Alaska Weekly from Nome describes
ns “responsible,” writing to that pa
per, urges the formation of a society
in Alaska in which all Alaskan vo
ters might be eligible for member
ship to act in conjunction with the
Pioneers of Alaska in calling Alas
ka's need to the public. The writer
says:
This Society would, of course, in
no way interfere with the organi
zation of the Pioneers; they would
still retain their identity as Pio
neers, but it seems to me, at least,
as one of those who loves Alaska
(but still not eligible as a mem
ber of the Pioneers) that they
should assist and materially air in
the organization and formation of
such a Society.
It seems to me that the neces
sary qualifications for a voter
should be sufficient for time re
quirements in such a proposed So
ciety. Such an organization, I be
lieve, would, in time, gain a large
membership, and I think that the
wants and desires of Alaskans
could be made known much fas
ter through such an order, because
when an opinion is desired on cer
tain legislation which may be pend
ing before Congress, ihe parent
body would request the local bod
ies to make known their >sit;oLs
on the question; they in turn w >u,’d
forward the same to the parent
body, who would notify the Dele
gate to Congress, as to whether
Alaskans did, or did not, favor the
legislation.
If the Pioneers of Alaska or other
Classified Advertising
WANTED—Salesman or woman to
call on private homes, something
new. Good proposition. Average $50
per week. Write O. M. Sinclair,
5018 43rd Ave. S., Seattle, Wash.
FOR SALE—Singer Sewing Machine
in fine condition with all attach
ments, cheap for cash, .$25 takes
jt; inquire Gateway. tf.
LOST—Outside Marmot Island, Sep
tember 19, house scow 22x60, cap
acity 128 tons; and gas boat Chil
kat, 40 feet long, powered with 16
horsepower Atlas engine. Finder no
tify Utopian Fisheries, Latuoche,
Alaska, or 106 Grand Trunk Dock,
Seattle, and salvage will be paid.
225-4t.
FOR RENT—Eight icon furnished
flat ,with bath. See Dougherty —
Phone Madison f<8.
WANTED TO BUY—Second hand
dresser—reasonable. Inquire News
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Clean, Santiary Baths, Expert
Barbers and Reasonable Prces
Keep Us Busy.
Thomas Jasper, Propr.
LUMBER TO SELL
sawmill Mile 3 1-4
Rorgh Lumber or
Shiplap
Please Ask for Prices
C. LAROCHELLE, Propr.
Setvard, Alaska, Box 1164
EAST through the
California Summer-Land
Low Round Trip Fares
JOUV
*t, comfortmble,
nd convenient
rains daily
iver the
hasta %pute
. n each direction.
Sun-swept beaches— flower-bedecked cities—glow
ing life, cheer, happiness.
Visit this wonder-land on your way East this win
ter. Join in the healthful, outdoor recreation—
golfing, swimming, motoring.
Go via the scenic Shasta route to California. Thence
via any one of Southern Pacific’s great transcon
tinental routes to the East.
Go on one —return on another if you choose.
Southern Pacific low round trip fares will make
your trip surprisingly inexpensive. *
For full information ask your local agent or write to
B. C. Taylor Gen. Agt., 314 Union St.,' Seattle, Wash.
Southern Pacific
fraternal* organizations are to take
part as an organization in trying to
point, the way to the solution of Al
aska problems then there should be
some way so that the composite
judgment of those citizens whose in
terest in Alaska is fully equal to
that of those who are members of the
Pioneers of Alaska may be expressed.
The writer is a member of the Pio
neers of Alaska—has an Alaskan res
idence that dates back for 27 years,
and believes in the order thoroughly.
However, the Pioneers of Alaska rep
resent, comparatively speaking, only
a small part of these who live in the
Territory, all of whose interests are
here, and who are vitally affected
by government in the Territory. No
bloc of the people can possibly rep
resent the -whole unless the whole
have selected it for that purpose.
The Empire is not, generally speak
ing, favorable to the idea of forming
secret societies for action on matters
that concern all the people. It be
lieves it would be better if the Pio
neers of Alaska would restrict their
activities as an organization to ques
tions which directly concern them
selves or to those upon which there
is no division of public sentiment. If
the Pioneers of Alaska should permit
itself to develop into a political or
ganization its life would not last
long. The danger to societies which
permit their leaders and representa
tives to get into controversial matters
outside of strictly society affairs is
that a few delegates, or officers, or
a local branch or so, may take a po
sition in such a way that it will be
represented that they are speaking
for the whole membership which may
never have been consulted on the
subject at all.
Usually meetings of secret fratern
al societies are attended regularly
by a small percentage of the mem
bers. That is also true of societies
and organizations which are not se
cret. For instance, we have seen
many cases where the officers of a
society have attempted to pledge the
votes of all men engaged in certain
vocations, those of all the members
of certain races, etc., and frequently
the result is disorganization or, at
least, internal troubles.
This is not said in criticism of
action that has been taken by the
Pioneers of Alaska, though some of
the local branches of that organiza
tion have stepped dangerously near
the brink of controversial matters,
but it is suggested by the possibilities
indicated in the letter to the Alaska
Weekly.
If there is a demand for a frater
nal organization that would be strict
ly Northern, membership in which
would be available to others than
those who are eligible for member
ship in the Pioneers*of Alaska, why
not revive the Arctic Brotherhood?
It has an ancient and honorable his
tory; it has traditions, and it has pro
perty in many parts of the Territory.
New Fall Suit Samples now on
display—We guarantee a fit—Prices
$30 and up to $55; at Urbach’s.
Seattle Brick Ice Cream, at the Al
aska Shop. tf.
WHERE IS DOMINICK HAGERTY?
The Hibernia Bank of San Fran
cisco, or L. P. Barton, in care of To
bin & Tobin, attorneys, Hibernia bank
at San Francisco, desire to locate Do
minick Hagerty, who formerly lived
at McCarthy, Alaska. He was at the
latter town in January 1914.
CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS
TOMERS AT THE 0. K .BARBER
SHOP.
Eaton Crane & Pike Stationery, at
Schallerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Don’t throw the old suits away—
Jordan buys them!
Stock of Shoes
JUST ARRIVED—-SELECT
YOURS NOW
Also just received our new
FALL HATS
ELLSWORTH’S
WHEN YOU HAVE REPAIRI
PLUMBING, STEAM FII
We Repair Washing Machines
Repair Guns. Nothing
R. F. TILLMAN, Ne
BLACK HILLS HOPE SOON
TO PRODUCE HELIUM GAS
DEADWOOD, S. D„ Sept. 30.—Foot
hills of the Black Hills, of South Da
kota are offering the latest hope that
a supply of helium gas is available
near here for use of the war and
navy departments in furthering ex
periments with lighter-than-air craft.
This discovery was made by Dr. Dor
sey Lyons, assistant director of the
federal bureau of mines, while investi
gating the possibility of treating “blue
ores” cheaply enough so that their
valuable metals may be extracted at
a profit.
Hasty analysis of gas taken from
wells driven near St. Onge and
Belle Fourche, S. D., showed it odor
less, impossible to ignite and of a
lower specific gravity than ordinary
illuminating gas,, Dr. Lyons said. La
boratory tests are to be made to de
termine definitely whether the gas
is Helium, and whether it exists in
sufficient quantity to make develop
ment feasible.
Men’o Second Hand Clothes bought
and sold at Jordans Valet Service.
Phone Madison 103.
Brunswick Portable Phonographs,
and Records, Schallerer’s Alaska Shop.
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TAILORING
Come In and Get Measured for
a Suit. Guaranteed Fit.
C. HENNING
Seward, Alaska
Take
THE FUR FARMER
MAGAZINE
and know the fur business. It
deals with every phase of fur
farming. Learn how others made
a success of farming fur bearing
animals.
Address
21 COLMAN DOCK
Seattle, Wash.
SEWARD GRILL
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Pleasant Surroundings
Courteous Treatment
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
NG TO DO GIVE ME A CALL
TING AND GAS ENGINES
and Clean Sewing Machines and
too large or too small
xt to Crawford’s Shop
Seward
Plumbing
Company
Sheet Metal, Heat
ing and Roofing
RICHARD AND MORRISON
Tel. Adams 80
COPPER BLOCK HOTEL
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Steam Heated Rooms; Solid Comfort
HOT BATHS
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
After September thirtieth all lighting current
will be sold THROUGH METERS ONLY, and
all flat rates will be discontinued.
Iii order to reorganize our accounting sys
tem is will be necesary for us to discontinue
installations of meters on September twenty
fifth and until after October first.
Seward Light and Power Company
IF
LIBERTY THEATRE
8:00 O'clock ONE SHOW 8:00 O’clock
Adults 40c
-ADMISSION
Children, 15c
“EAGLE FEATHER”
A METRO PICTURE
With a notable cast,including James Kirkwood, Eleanor
Fair, Mary Alden, Adolph Menjon and others!
Also a 1-Reel Comedy and a Topics of the Day
Mr. Joseph Galang, will appear tonight in an acro
batic stunt. He has een with Barnum & Baily circus for
a limner of years and is highly recommended.
NO ADVANCE IN PRICES
Dance Saturday Night A. B. Hall
BECK d HIE
High Grade Line of
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, &
CANDIES
FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
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.
SEWARD REBEKAH
LODGE NO. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Mondays of Each Mo.
8:0 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
MRS. A. H. THODAY, N. G.
SEWARD LODGE NO.
219, F. & A. M.
Stated Communica
tions 1st and 3rd Wed
nesdays or each Mo.
Visiting Brethern Wel
come.
H. V. HOBEN, W. M.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A-7.
I. O. O. F.
Meets Thursdays at 8:00 p. m. Vsit
ing Brothers Welcome.
FRANK LAGERQUIST, N. G.
CHAS. LECHNER, SEC.
SEWARD POST NO. FIVE
American Legion
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays
A. E. RUCKER, Commander.
J. P. HANNON, Adjutant.
IGLOO NO. NINE
Pioneers of Alaska
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellows’ Hall.
F. B. MOORE, President.
C. A. M’DOUGALL, Secretary.
ANDY’S EXPRESS
MEETS ALL BOATS AND
TRAINS
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
ARON ERICSON
Painter and Decorator
SIGNS WALL PAPER
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
Fine Watch Repairing
Ivory Curios
The Alaska Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE SEWARD
8 A. M.
Monday and Thursday
TRAINS ARRIVE
8 P. M.
Wednesday and Saturday
Gas Launch
KENAI
fishing and hunting
PARTIES CARRIED DOWN
LAKE KENAI FOR THE
DAY OR TRIP. TELE
PHONE ARRANGEMENTS
TO MILE TWENTY
Louis Bell, owner
Ray & David
attorneys at law
Seward and Anchorage
SEWARD OFFICE:
Harriman Bank Building
J. W. Edmunds, Oph. D.
and Dr. ETHEL A. K. EDMUNDS
Doctors of Ophthalmalogy and Gradu
ate Optometrists
Eyes Examined, Glasses Correctly Fit
ted. Optcal Department Fraser-Patter
son Co. Office Telephone Main 2174.
Second at University St. Seattle, Wn.
20 Successful Years in Seattle
Dr. A. R. Roberts
DENTIST
Located in Harriman Bank Bldg,
until permanent quarters are
completed in Tecklenberg building.
Dr. J. A. Baughman
Physician and Surgeon
CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY
Phone Madison 90. Seward, Alaska
Hugh Dougherty
FURNISHED HOUSES FOR RENT
Real Estate and Insurance
Business Phone Adams 152
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Aaron E. Rucker
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office in Arcade Building
Phone Adams 121 Seward, Alaska
SEE
Curtis R. Morford
FOR FIRE INSURANCE