SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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LOOK OUT FOR FIRES
Soon now the snow will be gone
and the people of Seward will be head
ed for the woods and streams, there
to gather from Nature the pleasures
that have been denied them during
the lone “shutin” period of winter.
There is no other part of the world
that has as great inducements for the
camper and fisherman as this particu
lar section in which we live, provided,
however, that roads and trails will be
established so that the best spots may
become available without the strenu
ous efforts that in some instances it
now requires.
But Rome was not built in a day
and neither can the trails and roads of
Alaska be built in so short a time.
The Forest Service, The Bureau of
Public Roads and The Alaska Road
Commission are yearly extending the
'roads and trails so that the Public Do
main and the National Forests and Na
tional Parks will be available to a
greater extent to their owners—the
people of the United States.
But even now all parts of the Alaska
coast are using the forested areas as
their great summer recreation places
and this use is becoming more gener
al each year.
The substantial amounts that are be
ing paid into the Federal Treasury for
forest prdoucts in Alaska are being
expended by the Government in
schools and road building and there
fore the Forests of Alaska are to all
entente and purposes the property of
the people of Alaska. Their great
areas will ever be used for the Alas
kans’ pleasure and profit.
in consideration or tnese great Dene
fits The Forest Service through its
agents are asking the People of Alas
ka to cooperate with them to protect
the forests from fires. It is up to ev
ery decent person in Alaska to give
this cooperation in a hearty and
heartfelt manner. If we permit fires
we w'ill have no forests and should
fires destroy the forest growth, the
spaces occupied by the trees and for
est animals will become, virtually,
barren wastes; uninviting for the fu
ture residents of our Territory and
useless as game refuges.
Perhaps you do not think this a
matter of importance but if you will
consult Mr. John C. Brady, our resi
dent agent of the Forest Service, you
will learn that there were nearly nine
ty forest fires in the section under his
supervision last season, the year 1924.
From this you can readily see how
vitally important is the subject. The
forest products now available in the
forests of Alaska is the Territory’s
greatest financial asset. Their value
runs into the millions and millions oi
dollars and to let them be burned thru
carelessness, thoughtlessness and lack
of interest by Alaskans is as great an
economic crime as to burn up the
buildings of our cities and villages.
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The Forest Service officials are
ever vigilant in their fight against
this red demon of destruction , but
their great extent of country to cover
will make their efforts almost negligi
ble unless they are cooperated with
by the residents.
Therefore in starting out this sea
son of 1925 let every resident of Alas
ka have in mind fires. Every civic
body in the Territory should come out
for it. Local organizations should
take the matter up. Our schools
should lend a hand and each and ev
ery resident of the Territory should
know the importance fo the coopera
tion that is needed.
As in all fires a few minutes work
in the start will be of no more avail
than weeks of labor later on. As soon
as you see a fire or smoke at any place
near you give the alarm. First fry to
get in touch with an official of the
Forest Service but if, as in many cas
es, you can not do this, get in touch
with other Federal .officials or any
person or organization that will get
busy.
Many of the waste places of the
Earth, without population, but at one
time teeming with people have been
caused by a reckless and thoughtless
destruction of forests thereby disturb
ing the balance of rainfall and the re
sult, the land will not support life.
Some of the Nation’s wisest men
have been working with voice and pen
for a generation to arouse the people
of the United States of the import
ance for the very life of our country
to protect, preserve and perpetuate
the Forest that Nature gave us with
so lavish a hand.
This article is neither a lecture or
intended for the whole World at
large but is a direct appeal to the
people of Seward and surrounding
country to use their utmost endeavors
to minimize the Fire Risk this season
and do all they can when fire occurs
to put it out.
WHO DID IT!
Fifteen
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Fishermen
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Fishing
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Russian River
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Some one
Dropped a
Cigarette
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Fire fighting
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Cost
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Two hundred
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Dollars
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Didn’t
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Drop it
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Said
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Fifteen
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Fishermen
1 thank you.
Capt. James Foster informed th<
Gateway today that one of the larges
mining deals in the Nuka Bay distric
has been completed. He and his as
sociates have taken over the Eri<
Burmen property. The deal will b<
completed in Anchorage.
Jack Hirshey, Hope mining man, ac
companied by Mrs. Hirshey, arrive*
on the Northwestern today.
Among the Northwestern arrival
were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Frodenberg
and daughter. Mr. Frodenberg con
ducted a grocery business in Anchoi
age a few years ago. He will ente
the same business on his return to th
railroad city. While in Seward Mi
and Mrs. Frodenberg are guests o
Mr. and Mrs. J. Bogard.
W. Horning and W. Bartholf, minin
operators of the Willow Creek distric
returned on the Northwestern. The
intend to assume active charge of thei
various interests at once.
Mrs. H. Brown, wife of the train di
patcher at Anchorage, returned froi
an extended visit to the States.
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Science Takes Hearty
Slap at Water Witches
URBANA, 111., May 1—“Witching for
water,” the old superstition which led
many folks to employ witchhazel and
other twigs for the discovery of flow
ing streams has been denounced by
geologists. “Witching for water” was
done by "witches’ who carried forked
sticks in their hands—with the palm
up. When they were above a stream
the stick dipped.
“There was no scientific foundation
for the practice,” asserted Dr. W. D.
Montfort today. “The only scientific
connection with the practice is the
explanation of what made the stick
dip.
“The witch sauntered around with
the forked stick in his or her hands,
palm up. When the palms are gripped
on the stick the little fingers are in
ward. After a short time the tension
on the muscles became unbearable,
and the little and third fingers relax,
lessing the hold on the upper part of
the stick which caused it to dip. This
is the explanation of the practice.
“As streams of water exist at almost
every depth in the ground, there was
no chance but what the searcher
would uncover it if they dug deep
enough. The witch then got credit
for miraculous powders.”
TWO ARMED MEN ARE
TAKEN; HELD IN PEN
SEATTLE, May 2.—Armed with a
loaded pistol and a blackjack Ray
Pietzold, 27, alias Ray West, and
Ralph Larson, 22, were arrested early
yesterday morning at Broadway and
Alder street by Sergeant Percy F.
Looker and Patrolman B. A. Sands.
The two men were held in the city
jail incommunicado as they could
give no explanation of themselves or
their possession of the weapons.
Police say Pietzold is known to Port
land, Ore., police and Vancouver of
ficials.
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LIBERTY THEATRE
TWO SHOWS—7:00 AND 8:45
The Thrilling Mystery Drama
The Girl on the
Stairs
SEVEN KEELS
The Beautiful New Star
Patsy Ruth Miller
has the principal part
This is an exciting drama that will hold you in sus
pense every minute. An unusual plot.
There will be also a fine two reel comedy
“CALL THE WAGON”
starring NEAL BURNS. A laugh getter from
start to finish
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R. Ursic, former radio operator on
the Northwestern is back on the run
again this trip. On his return to Se
attle he will enter the employ of the
Associated Oil Company.
The schooner B. F. M. has been over
hauled by the Seward Machine shop,
and is now in excellent condition for
the summer’s run. Capt. Leonard Arn
sten is in command of the vessel.
The gas boat Tina has been over
hauled and will leave today for Saw
Mill Bay, having been chartered to the
Resurrection Bay Lumber company by
her owner Capt. W. E. Bulette.
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UNALGA IN PORT TODAY
The U. S. Coast Guard cutter Unal
ga arrived in port about seven o’clock
last night on her way to the westward.
BARBER SHOP
Fred Miller, Prop.
BATHS OPEN SUNDAY A.M.
A Couple Wrecks.
Two of the most depressing sights
are a ear after it happens and the
supper dishes next morning.
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