GUESTS CHAMBER
LUNCHEON LAUD
TOWN OF SEWARD
Interesting Speeches Made
At Meeting—Seattle Pub
lisher Advocates Assist
ance to Fox Farmers.
GOVT TEACHER TALKS
Prominent Citizen of Val
dez Present — Cannery
Official Gets Acquainted
In Seward.
A number of well known out-of
town visitors were in attendance at
yesterday’s weekly luncheon and bus
iness meeting of the Seward Cham
ber of Commerce, each of them giv
ing short talks of interest. The out
standing feature of their remarks
was exceptionally lauditory to Sew
ard.
The meeting was duly called to or
der, minutes of the last meeting read
and approved; then followed the
snappy business session which, under
the capable guidance of President C.
C. Hinde, was disposed of with exact
ness and promptness. During the
brief business brought to the atten
tion of the members, the secretary
was ordered to send wires immediate
ly to all vessels in the district, invit
ing them to participate in the Fourth
of July festivities. President Hinde
informed the gathering that Joe Im
lach had signified his intention of
bringing 200 of his cannery employes
to Seward on July 4th and asked that
accommodations be arranged for them.
He also said he would bring a Scotch
bagpipe orchestra, which no doubt
will add to the attractions of the big
day.
Visitors Address Members
The first guest at the luncheon to
be called upon for a few remarks, was
E. Caroco, president of the Caw Pack
ing Company at Uzinke. He dwelt
principally upon community spirit,
laying particular stress to the kind in
vitation extended him by Mr. Sexton,
a total stranger, to attend the meet
ing as his guest. The honor was ap
preciated very much. Mr. Caroco
continued, stating cordial greetings to
strangers are bound to accrue much,
not only to the chamber itself, but to
the town it represents. In conclu
sion Mr. Caroco related his experi
ence in Seattle the second day after
he arrived in the States from Cairo,
Egypt, 12 years ago. The incident
was extremely amusing, bringing forth
applause from his interested hearers.
William Tyson, Bureau of Education
teacher at Alitak, also in charge of
the government reindeer herd, spoke
briefly on the splendid success met
with in reindeer herds, especially in
comparison with the more northern
herds. Mr..Tyson has been in the
Territory since 1909, he said, but has
only visited Seward very few times,
and as a consequence, was not ac
quainted with many of her citizens.
He thanked the members for the cour
tesy extended to him in inviting him
as a guest, and to meet those intro
duced. He is on his way to Seattle,
he said, on business matters, but ex
pected to be back in Alaska soon.
A. A. Bass, publisher of the Fur
Farmers Magazine, of Seattle, was a
guest of the Chamber, stating in a
few well-chosen remarks, his happi
ness in making the many trips about
the territory in connection with his
business. He first came to Alaska
-9 years ago, spending 15 years of
that time in the Territory continually.
Naturally, I feel at home when I re
turn North, visit former haunts and
gieet former friends once again,” he
said. He has just arrived in Sew
ard from Juneau, and departs todaj
tor the \\ estward. What struck Mr
Bass forcibly about the town of Sew
aid, was the fact that the citizens
take such a vast pride in their com
munity. This is plainly visible to ar
arrival who notes at a glance the
“dressed up" appearance of the build
ings, newly painted, clean surround
mgs and w^ell kept yards. This, Mr
Bass stated, was of the utmost im
portance inasmuch as the tourist sea
son is no\v well under way and th<
fact Seward puts forward such «
splendid aspect, is a valuable asse
in the impression visitors carry awa1
■with them.
The fur business is growing, he sait
and he is convinced that Alaskan:
should assist the people engaged ii
Local Passengers
On Admiral Evans
Among the local reservations
made for the Admiral Evans, south
bound out of Seward last night, were
the following;
For Cordova—\Y. Hodgson, J. B.
Reher, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Jones,
Bergen Bebee, E. E. Mead, Carl Lar
son, William Henry.
Seattle—Miss Lenora Goozee, Mr.
and Mrs. C. L. Morrison, Miss Emily
Legg, Ben J. Atwater and C. D.
Shumaker.
Valdez—Miss Laura Balderston.
Latouche—J. G. Wada, George Ea
mon, Olaf Johanson, George Godez,
Louis Larmare, Jim Brandon. F. L.
’ Kennedy Jas. Smith.
Juneau—R. S. Donladson, C. La
Signs, A. T. Casey.
Ketchikan—A. Ludecke.
CLIFFKBLOWN
UP TO FURNISH
RAILWAY ROCK
Tons of rock from the side of a
bluff at Mile 56 on the Copper River
& Northwestern Railroad, rose in the
air yesterday at 9:45 a. m., when ap
proximately 25,000 pounds of powder
were set off in a gigantic blast. The
rock secured through the enterprise
will be used for rip-rap along the
streams and in combatting glacial ac
tivities, says the Cordova Times of
the 10th inst.
Between 30,000 and 40,000 cubic
yards of rock were removed, sufficient
to last the railroad the next two
years. Five small tunnels, totalling
280 feet in length, were driven into
the cliff in order to place the pow
der. Some of the work was carried
on last fall and again beginning May
1, preparations were rushed to com
pletion. The cliff was about 200
yards from the railroad track.
TWOOLDTIMERS
DIE IN CABINS
Word has been received in Fair
banks, says a recent issue of the Fair
banks News-Miner, that Ralph Smith,
an oldtimer in the Innoko country,
was found dead in front of his cabin
on the Ditna river, by a man named
Johnson. The trip to Ophir, where
Johnson reported the death, involved
going 150 miles.
It is believed that Smith came to
his death through natural causes. At
present it is believed that Johnson
will be given the authority to return
to the cabin and take care of the bur
ial of the body without further inves
tigation.
Pugal McDonald was found dead in
his cabin nine miles below Nenana a
few days ago. He had been ill for
some time and his death was not un
expected. Officials from Nenana will
go to his cabin for the body which is
to be buried in Nenana.
BUILDS BONFIRE,
CRAWLS ON TOP,
LIGHTS IT, “30”
CLEVELAND, June 17. CP)—Ellis
Reed, postmaster in Hiram, Ohio, died
in a hospital from burns, said to have
been received from a novel attempt
at suicide. He has been in bad health
for three years.
Officials said Reed poured kerosene
over his clothing and built up a pile
of brush near his home, then crawled
to the top of the pile and threw a
lighted match among the oily twigs.
His screams awakened his wife, who
rushed to the rescue and dragged him
unconscious from the pile.
the work, in every manner possible,
for who knows, that at a far date, oth
er Alaska resources may decrease, but
the fur industry may be made to car
ry on indefinitely.
i J. H. Biggs, prominent business man
L of Valdez, said the present trip to
r Seward was his first in twelve years
and he notes many improvements of
[ an encouraging nature. He believes
> Seward is the prettiest town in Alas
i ka.
PARK FOR LAKE
KENAI AT END OF
SEWARD ROAD
FORESTRY SERVICE WILL CON- j
STRUCT CAMPING GROUNDS |
ON LAKE SHORE
A small public camping grounds
and park will be established at Lake
Kenai, at the end of the Seward- Ke
nai road. Tables, stoves, sanitary
measures, and other things will be in
stalled, and a guard will be placed on
duty during the summer season, was
the announcement made yesterday by
M. L. Merritt, assistant district for
ester, and W. J. McDonald, forest su
pervisor, prior to their departure
from Seward through the Chugach for
est on an inspection trip which will
end at Anchorage next week.
Two camp tables, large enough for
picnicing, and two stoves, in place of
open fire places, and a number of oth
er general improvements, will be plac
ed at the site. A guard will be sta
tioned beginning July 1st, and will
patrol that particular section along
the lake shore. During his spare
time he will be engaged in clearing
up and otherwise making the grounds
suitable for visitors and campers. He
will also keep in touch with visitors,
warning them about fire, and in gen
eral see that ordinary fire protection
measures are observed by the public.
The purpose of the camp, aside from
the recreation value to the public, is
to concentrate campers in the Chu
gach National Park, eliminating fire
danger. Owing to the many old
slashes from tie camps in the imme
diate vicinity of the proposed park
site, a fire line will be thrown back of
the park, as a safety measure against «
possible future forest fire. The pub
lic should realize the dangers of for
est fires and the enormous loss at
tached to such conflagrations, Mr.
Merritt said.
America shipped abroad 7,500,000
safety razor blades last year as its
contribution to the campaign against ■
bolshevism. j
ELLIS BALL
CHILI MILL
The mill that takes the pros
pector off the labor market.
Cheaper than an trastra, more
efficient than a stamp mill.
MADE IN SIZES FROM
TWO TO FIFTY TONS
DAILY CAPACITY
Priced $150 to $1989
Investigate the Ellis Mill First
NELS HAGEN
ALASKA AGENT?!
P. O. Box 1105
SEWARD, ALASKA
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Alaska Interior Silver
Black Foxes, a limited
number of 1925 pups will
be sold this season. If you
wish good foxes to start
| your ranch with. Let me
I furnish you your breeders
Price S500 per Pair f. o. b.
Kasilof, Alaska
Kasilof Silver Fox Ranch
Louis Nissen, Propr.
Kasilof, Alaska
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Roof Pitch,
BBI. Lime, Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
Fibered Plaster,
Stains, Putty,
Corner Lath,
Belting, Cement,
Doors,
Windows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick,
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
LIBm-OWEXS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
CAL M. BROSIUS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
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CAL M. BROSIUS
Builders’ Supplies
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W'hen things Look
BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F. I. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modern Prices Reasonable
Steam Heat Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
HOTEL SEXTON
GEORGE SEXTON, Proprietor
SEWARD’S HOMEY HOTEL, WHERE THE OLDTIMERS
MEET
VAN GILDER HOTEL
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
STEAM HEAT
J. S. BADGER
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HOTEL SEWARD
OSCAR DAHL, Proprietor
HOMEY, COMFORTABLE ROOMS AND BATH
Convenient to Depot and Dock