The Seward Gateway
•PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward. Alaska
H'AL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
tnterec as second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915. at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
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ON VERGE OF ANARCHY
Down in Oklahoma, the Ku Klux
ha superseded the civil authorities to
a point where they have become a
menace to constituted authority, rep
resented by the governor atul state j
peace officers. During the past year
several thousand persons have been
dragged from their homes and whip
ped by masked riders, and many oth
er outrages perpetrated.
Governor Walton ordered sheriffs
and under-officers to arrest members
of the klans found in regalia, and
straightway the lawless body has
defied the governor, the flaming cross
emblematic of the klans, burning on
the hills overlooking the cavital. So
honeycombed with plot and treason is j
the state that a special assemblage of
the legislature sought to convene to
out the governor by impeachment pro
ceedings. a power unfortunately dele
gated to the lower house by the con
stitution of the state. To prevent this
assemblage and a perversion of law
by friends and members of the klans,
Governor Walton called out the mili
tia. and 35,000 loyal citizens have
agreed to back him up by force of
arms, if necessary.
So serious has the situation become
tliar President Coolidge and Attorney
General Daugherty have ordered all
Federal buildings in the state closed
to any meetings of the legislature,
and at the present time honors rest
with the governor.
It is a sad commentary upon our
boasted Americanism, when an or
ganization of masked nightriders can
defy the governor and the state, per
petrating their outrages under cover :
o; darkness, without being called to 1
an accounting.
SHOOTING NOT JUSTIFIED
Over near Xenana the other day,
John Bernard, au old timer, was shot
down by a deputy marshal because he
was fleeing from arrest. At the in
quest the coroner’s jury acquitted the
officer on the plea of self defense. It
later developed that the victim was
shot in the back. While the officer
may have believed that his authority
justified him in firing at an escaping
prisoner, we believe the offense did
not justify the penalty, and that to
kill a man charged with bootlegging
or drunkenness is beyond the intent
of the law in such cases made and
provided.
The victim happened to be a man
who had been a resident of Alaska for
nearly a quarter of a century; he was
a member of the Order of Pioners of
Alaska* and was a mild-mannered, in
offensive man, with a legion of warm
friends. There is no doubt but that
f he had escaped the officer he could
?asily have been picked up again.
The unfortunate outcome seems to
rnve been brought about by the offi
cial being too eager to shoot at his
fleeing prisoner. It appears to have
been either a case ol tear ot the man
jr too much zeal.
Judge Ritchie at Valdez, recently is
said to have severely censured two
.leputies from the westward who over
stepped their constituted authority,
file Fairbanks courts should do the
same. A quick-tempered, gun-toting
officer is about as dangerous to a
community as an equal amount ot dy
namite.
GIVE US A CHAMCE TO LIVE
The Gateway hoped to preserve a
state of neutrality in the coming fight
over the question of bonding the city,
as it must have the support of all
citizens of the town in order to sur
vive. But apparently both sides to
the argument have decided to air
their views in print, and when this is
done the paper is usually the goat;
after the campaign both sides casting
up and blaming it for alleged partial
ity. Up to the present time we have
tried to give all the news fit to print
and get out a good paper. That our
efforts have been appreciated, is evi
denced by the size of our circulation,
which we venture to say is twice as
large as enjoyed by any paper here
tofore published in Seward. If our
citizens really want a paper and hon
estly believe they need one, do not
get it involved in any civic disputes.
-Mr. and Mrs. Leon Urbach returned
an last night’s train from a trip to
Anchorage on business matters. Mr.
Urbach reports everything full up in
Anchorage, but business dull.
The train arriving last night was
crowded with passengers on their way
outside.
Mrs. Bessie Olson, an old time Alas
kan and resident of Circle, arrived on
last night’s train on her way to the
States. Mrs. Olson reports that a
drouth in the Circle district caused a
shortage of hydraulic work, but that
conditions were proserous and the
camp improving. Mrs. Olson is a
strong booster for Alaska.
The new heating plant in the Teck
lenburg building and Liberty theater
has been tested out and found to be
in perfect condition. It was installed
by Chas. Lechner.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
WttniD SCHEDULE
Trains leave Seward northbound 8 a.
m., Mondays and Thursdays, for
Anchorage, Curry, Xenana and Fair
banks.
Trains arrive Seward 7:45 p. m. on
Wednesdays and Saturdays from
the North.
Liberty Theatre
RUDOLPH
VALENTINO
AND
GLORIA SWANSON in
;EY0ND THE ROCKS
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one
i of Eleanor Glynn s Interesting Stories
ALSO A PATHE NEWS
PAID ADVERTISING
PUBLISHED BY THE BETTER SEWARD COMMITTEE
TAXATION WILL NOT BE INCREASED!
FACTS WORTH KNOWING
The following rates for electric lights and power in various Alaskan com
munities are published for your information. These towns have METER
SERVICE; they pay only for the actual power they use:
KETCHIKAN—
Residence Lights: 10 cents per kw for first 24 kw.
5 cents per kw for next 24 kw.
3 cents per kw for next 100 kw.
1 cent per kw for balance.
Minimum charge .$1.00.
Business Power—10 cents per kw hour for first 60 hrs., max. load.
5 cents per kw hour for next 120 hrs. maximum load.
3 cents per kw hour for balance used.
Minimum charge per month one dollar plus one quarter cent for each
watt in excess of 400 watts.
JUNEAU—
A flat lighting rate of six cents per kw hour.
Heating and cooking, 3 cents per kw hour.
POWER (motor service) From 5 hp. to 25 hp. three cents per kw
hour.
Special Rates—A flat rate tor electric water heaters of two dollars
per kw. month based on 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. daily service.
Minimum monthly charge on all classes of electric service one dol
lar. 25c for each 1000 watts connected load or a fraction thereof and
25c for each 1000 watts in excess of first 1000 watts connected load.
Juneau furnished a special electric heater service from May first to
November first of $2.50 per kw month.
CORDOVA—Straight 11 cents per kw hour.
FAIRBANKS—25c to 15c per kw hour.
ANCHORAGE—12y2 and 10c per kw hour.
VALDEZ—
Heating Service, 4c per kw hour.
P(* ;er—Four cents per kw hour.
Lighting—Ten cents per kwr hour.
Lighting—10c per kw. hour.
Valdez has a special summer rate for cooking and heating of one
third cent per kw hour. Although Valdez at the present time is ex- j
periencing its worst days, the lighting company’s earnings exceeds j
that of the most prosperous days under the above rating.
SEWARD is the only town in Alaska of any consequence that is NOT !
ALLOWED A METER SERVICE. All other Alaska towns compel Electric
Companies to instal meters, therefore paying only for the current they actu-:
allv use. Sewar^ users are also compelled to pay in advance for current,!
which is contrary io all Supreme Court decisions on the subject.
Anchorage last year operated their light service, bought the current from ;
the Alaskan Engineering Commission, distributed it to consumers, and made
A NET PROFIT OF $1S,000 FOR THE CITY. This is above cost of handling
service.
Juneau buys her electricity and sells to consumers at a small increase and
is reaping a profit each year, which goes into the City treasury.
IN ORDER TO GROW SEWARD MUST HAVE CHEAP AND GOOD
LIGHTS AND CHEAP, RELIABLE POWER.
IF YOU BELIEVE IN A PROGRESSIVE SEWARD VOTE
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND LET US COMPETE
WITHOUT A HANDICAP WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES.
The Vote to be taken October Second is merely for an expression of opinion of
the Citizens of Seward on Bonding
Another Election will be necessary to Authorize the Issuance of Bonds
Other Alaskan towns are enjoying the luxury of Cooking and Heating in
th,eir homes. Why not Seward?
BUSINESS MEN AND HOMESEEKERS ARE AFRAID TO LOCATE IN
SEWARD ON ACCOUNT OF HIGH AND UNRELIABLE LIGHT AND
POWER. WHY SHOULD THIS CONDITION EXIST
NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPRESS YOURSELF
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
Painting Paperhanging
TINTING
F. B. MOORE
GORE BLDG MAD. 145
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C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Andy’s Express
Meets ail Boats and
Trains
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
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
For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
Don Carlos & Don Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
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S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Sails from Arrives South from
Seattle Seward Seward
Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 10
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Ports, including Anchorage and Kodiak.
For freight space or pas-senger reservations wire
or write
Pacific Coastwise Jervice
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Seward, Alaska
^ADMIRAL LINE
iH.F. ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT!
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 13*. SEWARD, ALASKA
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BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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1 SHELF and HEAVY
1 HARDWARE I
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
| Fishermen's Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate f
5 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 Rent
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 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEBfTY, 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.
tome.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each montn.
visiting Brethern wel
W. 0. 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.
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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 PlST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays. ^
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.
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