The Seward Gateway
°UBLISHED DAILY
at Seward. Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Lntereo as Second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office
Seward. Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
8ATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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COLOSSAL EFFRONTERY
"There is nothing on Italy's eon
science should we not pay America
our debts. We contributed in blood,
America in money,’’ says Italy s Min
ister ot Finance today Considering
that Italy refused to go imo the w >rld
war until she was guaranteed a large
slice ot Greek tern- vy, such eliroui-'
ery is colossal, and an insuii to the
thousands of ii/es gi. en by American
boys, who mistakenly believed they
were in a \\ ar io• democr.iry to end
future wo M wars.
When Italy was being pur.hed back
by the \u-:t ians am there was '.a t
of laying down theii arms and sur
rendering, America threw men and
money into her frontier*: unr<-Seived
ly. lta!.-, like France, pje shows
her ungra'e'diness for the sacrifices
made uni bong made by Am-Tien
The European allies acquired vast
holdings following the Versailles con
erence. America got nothing, nor did
it ask anything for its sendees, save1
repayment oi monies taken from the1
savings of its citizens, and lavishly
poured into the war chest. To have
the American debts repudiated will be
tantamount to a repudiation of the
valuable assistance America gave the
entente during the war. It is a prece
dent that is liable to cause further
.assistance to be withheld.
SEWARD’S OPPORTUNITY
The visit of Governor Scott C.
Bone. Col. Landis, Major Gotwals and
B. H. Barndollar, members of the
Alaska raliroad board, will have a
far-reaching effect upon Seward and
the railroad district. Many problems
arising will be smoothed out and ad
justed, and greater coo-peration secur
ed between the shipper and the rail
way. New ideas and new business
will be developed, and Seward will be
enabled to approach the railway man
agement from a different viewpoint.
Seward is on the eve ol greater
progress than at any time in her his
tory. It remains for our citizens to
take advantage of their opportunity.
The town has so much coming its way
that it is not necessary to covet the!
holdings oi our neighboring cities. It
has an unexcelled harbor and ample,
sites for bunkers and wharves. It has
the great halibut banks at its door,:
and unlimited water power and pulp
limber in its immediate vicinity. It1
has an open water port the year
around, and shipping facilities to ban
die everything presented.
By meeting the railway board in a
spirit ot co-operation and not with the,
spirit of self-aggrandizement, we will|
be the gainers in the long run. Today |
marks the turning point in Seward’s
luture. We can make or mar its pro-j
gress,
I
The Sitka Tribune has started a
move for the establishment ol an asy-;
lum at that point for the care of Alas-:
Xa’s insane, on the plea, probably,
that the hair of the dog is good for
the bite. While the Gateway unhesi
tatingly admits that Sitka’s environ-!
tuent and climate is admirably suited
ior an insane person, we would hesi
tate about recommending the place as
a cure for mental diseases. About one;
in ten of Alaska’s insane are actual
residents, the remainder being thrust|
upon . s L.. cannerymen, who are not
riiscri .mating in their pick of em-j
plo> «. probably believing that a man
mu. be insane to stand the food and
tun ,undings of the far westward in
du . Our sympathies are with the
Trii.-n ' in its endeavor, but really,I
don -a know, the subject is too em-;
barn.- r.g to be approached with the
right viewpoint unless one lives in
Sitka.
We trust that our citizens enjoyed
Thanksgiving and that each and ev-j
ery citizen had turkey and the fixings,
or an equally substantial meal. Sew-;
ard is well off, compared to many ;
towns. Though many of us are poor in;
the true sense of the word, we are rich
in health, and have no poverty. We;
have enough for ourselves and a lit-;
tie to spar* : our neighbors. Busi-j
ness i- c o ur future appears,
trigli.i r than or many years. With
an a, ;v ; hit we acknowledge;
the Hi .i: v blessings conferred on us,
and In1 at the rest of the Terri-1
tory is e .. .lly as prosperous.
E. R. Weaver left yesterday for
his home at Mile 29.
L
The thriving little tow n of Kodiak
is reaching out for more fishing indus
tries, and bids fair to become a great
shipping port in the near luture. The
town has the harbor, the climate and
the resources to make good. Kodiak’s
success means much to Seward, and
our chamber of commerce will be
found working assiduously for her
betterment.
Juneau papers tell of a man who
kisses his wife good-bye each morn
ing before starting to work. Seward
has a man who not onlv kisses his
wife, but also kisses the hired girl.
A Seattle musician reversed the
usual order of procedure, by killing
himself alter playing a solo before a
number of guests. A musician gen
erally nearly kills his audience.
President Ebert declares that Ger-i
many is going bankrupt under the
present democratic system. Well, they
did the same thing to America dur
ing the world war, and we are getting
over it.
Fresh Halibut. Seward Fish Co. tfj
A.'-JGUS M’DO.MALD WEDS
News reaches Seward that Angus
McDonald, a well known fox rancher
ot Bligh island, Prince William Sound,
and Mrs. Neilson ot Ellamar were uni
ted in marriage at Cordova recently.
Mr. McDonald is an old time resident
ot the Sound and is a partner of Dune
Stewart in the tox business, having
purchased the interests of the Cloud
man girls.
Assistant District Attorney Juiieu
Hurley and wife returned on the Ad
miral Watson from Valdez, where Mr.
Hurley has been assisting in the pros
ecution of several important cases.
Mr. Hurley reports that District At-1
torney Sherman Duggan, who became
seriously ill while attending the Cor-j
dova term of court, is slowlj recover-j
ing, but will be unable to come to
the Seward or Anchorage terms.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hagen or Nenana
who are pioneers of Alaska, left on
the Northwestern to make their home
in the states.
A fine line of Xmas cards lust re
ceived at Sylvia’s. U
_
SEWARD
LIGHT and POWER CO.
PHONE, MAIN 0.
SEWARD,
ALASKA
H. V. Hoben SEWARD A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want YOU
to try the
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 Ail BOATS and TRAINS
Telephone Orders to Main 81
After 5 p. m. until 8 a. m. Telephone Madison 24
LIBERTY THEATRE
tonight
James Kirkwoob
in Booth Tarkington’s great play
“The
Man From Home”
a story beautifully staged in Southern Europe
A fine 2 reel Christie comedy
“Any Old Port”
PATHE NEWS
18 NEW DRESSES
Siik and Velvet, $15 Up
18 New Sport Skirts
$5.00 Up
These 36 garments will be
shown for one week only, then
returned.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTU
NITY
Ellsworth’s
SPECIiL SALE |
SHOES,
SLIPPERS,
RUBBERS,
HIKING BOOTS,
Sale Starts Monday
ASHTON’S
BANBURY
OGLE
Dry Goods
&
Millinery
mHHBBHNHBP'
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
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSEN
Card Tables, Candles,
Soft Drinks, Tobaccos
Cigars and Cigarettes
®llil
s.
Leaves
Seattle
S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Arrives South fm
Seward Seward
Nov. 21st Nov. 28th
Dec. 19th Dec. 2*ith Dec. 31st
Making all regular Southeastern and South
western ports including Seldovia and Kodiak.
CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Sailings from Seattle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday tor San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone. Main 81 Residence Madicnr. an
Pacific Coastwise Jervtee
ZheAT)
BMBSB8SMH.F ALEXANDER.
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 >3* seward, Alaska
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
fS
THE PALACE
John Mattieh, 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. 5fcto P. M.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harriman 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. NX
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 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.
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Monday’s of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcomo
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
«ome. W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
Seward Lodge
No. 1425.
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.
8EWAR0 POST, no. five
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays,
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com,
A. B. RUCKER, AdJ.