The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
tntereo as Second Class Matter Sep.
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
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Seward, Alaska.
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A FITTING MEMORIAL
Nothing could be more fitting to
commemorate the recent visit of our
late President than to make the light
house to be erected at Harding’s
Entrance, a memorial structure, sym
bolical of his great delight at the
charming vista unrolled that never
forgotten morning on July 13th, when
the transport Henderson was halted
in the Narrows and after a simple
ceremony by those aboard, the name
of our honored visitor given to the
waterway, ‘‘Harding’s Entrance.”
The Pioneers of the Territory are
raising a fund to erect a monument
to the late President Harding, proba
bly at Ketchikan, although Metlakaht
la was the place he first stepped on
Alaskan soil. The thought occurs to
us that it would be far more appro
priate to use the money in the pur
c « se of a large bronze tablet to be
cemented into the sides of the mas
sive structure, in case it is eretced
next year, stating that here, on
the morning of July 13, 1923, the
beautiful entrance to Resurrection
Bay was named after Alaska’s most
distinguished and most honored guest.
There is no doubt but that a reso
lu’ion to erect a memorial lighthouse
at the entrance named after Presi
dent Harding would receive the unit
ed support of congress, and would
stand forth for centuries shedding its
pro < Ciing rays upon the waters so
c .n dimented by the presidential par
tv. In storm and in stress of weather
its rays would be as welcome to the
storm-tossed mariner as was its name
sakes visit to patriotic Alaskans. Its
towering walls would be a constant
reminder to the thousands of travel
ers protected and comforted by its
presence, of the rugged, sturdy char
acter of the man.
President Harding appreciated the
naming of the Entrance after him
more than any one gift bestowed upon
him on the occasion of his recent
visit. His last request upon leaving
Seward was to be called early in order
that he might see the large sign,
“Harding’s Entrance,” painted upon
the rocks before he returned from the
Interior.
No more fitting monument could be
erected to the memory of Mr. Hard
ing. It would typify his strength and
succor to the American people at a
time when the ship of state was near
ing the harbors of peace and prosper
ity, after being storm-tossed for the
four years previously. It would por
tray his turning the beacon light of
truth and publicity upon conditions in
Alaska, and the calm waters of the
harbor would be emblematic of the
eternal peace found by his weary
soul, after the buffets and adversities
of a brilliant life.
THE SILENT CITY OF THE DEAD
Probably three miles out from Sew
ard, in a pleasant, sun-kissed glade,
amid gently waving spruce and hem
lock groves, lie the beloved dead of
the city. Many old pioneers lie here,
who lived in toil and died in toil,
who struggled through tundra and
swamp, and over mountain and vale,
that Alaska might become a peopled
nation and a part of the great repub
lic. Many of these hallowed dead lie
near loved ones, resting peacefully,
while the soft breezes hum their melo
dies, in disregard of time and eter
nity.
A lovelier spot for a Silent City
i would be hard to find. It is situated
in a broad, grassy valley, surrounded
by ever-green vistas, and watched
over by craggy sentinels whose heads
were thrust up from the slime of
j ocean bottoms aeons ago. Here the
crimson and purple of royalty is
mingled with the softer-toned grasses
of autumn, while the vivid emeralds
blend with cerulean blues, combining
i to make a fitting resting place for
the tired pioneer whose work has
been inspected by the Master Mason
; and pronounced well done.
While but a few well kept graves
are yet to be found in the local rest
ing place, those who picked the spot
planned for years to come. To many
of us who read these lines, Finis will
be written across the last page before
another year rolls around. Others
of us will be called to the muster roll
later; but ultimately, all" who pass
before the footlights on life’s mimic
stage will thankfully surrender their
earthly vestments and pass on to
a grander and more glorious sphere.
A few hours work in the Seward
cemetery would held make the place
more inviting, and would eleminate
d*nger of fire sweeping through the
burial ground and destroying the sim
ple, wooden markers, the only roster
of the dead.
ALASKA FUR REGULATIONS
New regulations for the protection
of land fur-bearing animals in Alaska
have been approved by the Secretary
of Agriculture, effective September 1.
The most important change is the re
establishing of a closed season on bea
ver throughout the Territory until j
November 16, 1924. Reports received
from important localities in which
these valuable fur animals were for
merly common are to the effect that
they are becoming scarce and that in
order to properly conserve them a
closed season should be established.
In view of the suitability of Kruzof
and Partofshikof islands in South
eastern Alaska, as game preserves,
and in order to permit them to be re
stocked -with game and fur bearers,
the killing of any land fur-bearing ani
mal on these two islands is prohibited
until September 1, 1925.
Black, cinnamon and glacier bears
are now given protection in South
eastern Alaska during the months of
July and August in order that they
may be protected from ruthless
slaughter at the height of cannery op
erations, a time when the fur of the
animals is worthless.
A few minors changes were made
in the open season in the three fur
districts—probably the most impor
tant being in the open season t'oi
trapping muskrats in districts 2 am
3, changed from December 1—Ma>
31 to May 1—June 10. A unifom
season for trapping red, cross or sil
ver foxes, and land otters and wea
sels (ermine) was established for the
Kodiak-Afognak Islands group to run
from November 16 to February 15.
xVNCHORAGE is out after a Fed
eral building, and here’s hoping she
.gets it. Cordova, Valdez and Seward
have fine Federal buildings of suffi
cient size to house all Federal officers
while conditions at Anchorage are
abominable. A building large enough
to house the Anchorage officials will
be a good investment for the govern
ment, as they are now paying high
rents, and scattered all over the city,
necessitating a Cook’s guide book for
a stranger to find them.
RUMORS repeatedly come in in
dispatches from the States that Sec
retary Work is looking for a compe
tent and efficient man to handle rail
way affairs in Alaska. The Secretary
has such a man, backed up by one
equally efficient, but he evidently has
overlooked them. Their names are
James G. Steese and John C. Gol
wals. The record these men have
made in the management of the Alas
ka Railroad in the past year show
they are extremely well qualified to
manage the 468 miles of railroad be
tween Seward and Fairbanks. They
are more familiar with conditions in
Alaska than any men that could be
sent here. With a 36 per cent in
crease in the road’s business during
the past year, Alaskans wonder what
that man Work wrants a man to do to
pass the efficiency test.
DIES OF APOPLEXY
TACOMA, Sept. 21.—Dr. Saxe W.
Mowers, a prominent surgeon of this
city for 17 years died last night.
Trains leave Seward northbound S a.
m., Mondays and Thursdays, for
Anchorage, Curry, Nenana and Fair
banks.
Trains arrive Seward 7:45 p. m. on
Wednesdays and Saturdays from
the North.
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANOY
PHOTOGRAPHS,
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
Painting Paperhanging
TINTING
F. B. MOORE
GORE BLDG MAD. 145
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Andy’s Express
Meets all Boats and
Trains
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
tonight
at I. O. 0. F. Hall
auspices of the
American
Legion
Alaskan Mining Expert
_ Dead in Venice, Italy
BOSTON, Sept. 22.—William Tudor,
a mining expert, formerly operating in
southeastern Alaska, died today in
Venice, Italy.
Traffic Resumed on
Southern Pacific Railway
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.—The
Southern Pacific railroad company an
nounced that its traffic through the
burned snowsheds of the Sierras has
been resumed and that all trains were
operating on schedule.
listen?
Everybody is doing it now. WLat?
The Turkey trot to Dryden’s Grocery.
Why? Because the prices are right;
the more sales the lower the prices.
His stock is small and fresh on every
boat. Service day or night.
Fox trot delivery.
Phone Madison 62. tf
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sunday School will be held at the
Catholic Church at 12 o’clock tomor
row.
MRS. LULU MANTHEY, Tchr.
GATEWAY CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE—One Yictrola phono
graph, two dressers, beds, springs,
kitchen chairs. Inquire Gateway, tf
TO AGENTS
LIFE OF HARDING—Authentic, me
morial edition, 300 pages, lavishly
illustrated, $1.75; best terms guar-1
anteed; credit; outfit free; Federal
Publishing Co., 1325 Wabash Ave., |
Chicago, 111.
FOR SALE—Gas boat, 52 feet long;
draws 5*/2 feet of water; 50 horse
power engine; for particulars and
tei ms address Box 1724, Anchorage.
BIG CHANCE to make a stake; fox
island, close in, loo blue foxes;
three boats; good improvements;
Price $25,000. See Don Carlos and
Don Carlos, Sexton Annex. tf
For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
Don Carlos & Don Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
ARON ERICS0N
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
ALASKA CAFE
CUISINE OF THE BEST
POPULAR PRICES
F. J. FINN, Propr.
BARBER SHOP
F. C. Miller, Prop.
SEWARD,
ALASKA
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S. S. ADMIRAL EVANS
Sails from
Seattle
Sept. 13
Arrives
Seward
Sept. 20
South from
Seward
Sept. 26
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 10
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Ports, including Anchorage and Kodiak.
For freight space or passenger reservations wire
Dr write
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Seward, Alaska
Pacific Coastwise Service,
^ADMIRAL LINE
IH.F.ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT!
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STEAMSHIP STARR
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
October 1st
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
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SHELF and HEAVY
I HARDWARE
I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
| Fishermen's Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate |
| Hardware, Stoves and Ranges, Powder, Ammunition, Caps Guns, Fuse f
Paints and Oils, Furniture, Rugs Linoleum and Congoleum.
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General Repair Shop
PHONOGRAPHS, SEWING MA
CHINES CLEANED ANu
REPAIRED
Light Machinery a Specialty
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL WORK
PHONE ADAMS 66
INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
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 Ront
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When in need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
MORFORD
Seward Chapter No. 10.
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 pm. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEEfTY, 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 welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
come.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethem wel
W. O. PERRY, W. M.
Chas. E. Smith, Sec.
Seward Lodge
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
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.
SEWARD PcST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
j Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdaya
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.
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