SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
SEWARD ALASKA
Established August 19, 1904
Published Daily Except Sunday by
tTie GATEWAY PUBLISHING CO.
Selbv & Hoben, Proprietors
H. B. Selby, Editor
Entered as Second Matter, Septem
ber 2, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under Act of March
3, 1S79.___
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STANDARD OIL WELL
HAS A CLOSE CALL
OF BEING FAILURE
How near the Standard Oil com
pany’s well on the Pearl Creek dome,
Cold Bay district, came near to prov
ing a failure is told by C. C. Tous
ley. who was interviewed by an Alas
kan representative in Anchorage the
other day. Mr. Tousley arrived yes
terday from Cold Bay where he has
been living for some months.
“All reports of tardiness with re
spect to the Standard’s drilling,” said
Mr. Tousley, “may be charged against
an accident which came near causing
the drillers to lose the well when
at the 1600-foot point. In stringing
the 10-inch casing it slipped from the
hooks, plunging to the bottom of the
hole, breaking twenty feet off each
end. The long portion of the casing
was recovered, but it was necessary
to drill through the twenty feet of
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iron remaining in the bottom of the j
hole.
“When 1 left the oil fields,” con
tinued Mr. Tousley, “the hole on the
Standard lease was down 2, 680 feet.
At this point the dirllers are con
creting the hole preparatory to be
gin drilling with the eight-inch bit. It
It is expected when this work is com
pleted the progress of the work will
be more rapid. It was expected this
drilling would begin about the 14th
of! October.”
Mr. Tousley says there are now
about 200 people in the district, some
working for the oil companies, others
in business and many trapping. All
those who have no other business for
the winter have staked traplines and
are preparing to work them until the
season closes.
“Everything looks good in the oil
! fields,” concluded Mr. Tousley, “and
everyone is satisfied a good well
will be brought in.”
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ENGINEER HARRY TOWNSEND
IS TRANSFERRED TO JUNEAU
_ .
Harry Townsend, M. E., assigned
by the Bureau of Mines to this dis
trict for the purpose of making a
survey of the lode mines, left An
Ichorage the other day on a speeder
j tor here, where he will take a steam
ier for Juneau. On his trip between
Anchorage a'nd Seward, Mi. Townsend
will make examinations of quart/ pro
poses along the way. The remain 4
er ot the season af -ir arriving at »u
i-: u v’ll be sptnt .u gobgical sur
vey «0”k.
i i .xolaining his ti t an Al
aska.: f-p: -entatio- ; . tr * his leav
ing Anchorage, Townsend said that
] the encroachment of snow along the
j hills in the Railroad Belt made it im
possible to further 'prosecute his work
this season. He was not certain if
he would be returned to this field
next summer, but intimated that it
was the plan of B. F. Stewart chief of
Alaska division of the Bureau of
Mines, to maintain a geologist and (
engineer in this region next summer, j
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN
A Mackinaw coat. Last seen hang
ing on coat rack in the Gateway of
fice. Anyone knowing its whereabouts
kindly communicate with the Gateway
office.
Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller
er’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Monarch Mailable Ranges at Graefs.
FRYE’S “DELICIOUS” HAM
FOR SANDWICHES
The well-known Ham Sandwich never
tastes so good as when made from
baked Frye’s “Delicious” Ham.
Buy a half or a whole Frye’s “Deli
cious” Ham right liow. It costs less
to buy in this way and you get enough
Ham to bake or boil and then have some
left over for many other delightful
dishes.
Frye’s “Meat Guide” is a collection of original reeipes
and many useful helps for the cutting and preparation
of all meats. By sending 2c for postage to Frye & Co.,
Seattle, you will receive a free copy.
ask for
'rye's
Delicious
Hams and Bacon
"EVERYTHING THE NAME IMPLIES”
JAMES SMITH GIVEN SEVEN
YEARS ON CHARGE MAN
SLAUGHTER; 3 OTHERS GO
KETCHIKAN, Alaska Oct. 10.—
Four men in the district court
this morning were sentenced to terms
in the federal penitentiary at Mc
Neils island and two were sentenced
to incarceration in the federal jail.
After imposing the sentences and
disposing of other routine matters,
Judge T. M. Reed adjourned the
term. Another term will be held late
this month.
James S. Smith was convicted of
manslaughter fro the slaying of Bert
Grayle and was sentenced to seven
years in the penitentiary. The trial
of the case consumed two days and
went to the jury at- 5 o’clock yes
terday afternoon. At 11:10 o’clock
last night the jury brought in the
verdict. In. the indictment, Smith
was charged with second degree mur
der. In his instructions. Judge Reed
told the jury they could bring in a
verdict of guilty as charged, man
slaughter or not guilty.
E. L. Durgin, convicted of point
ing a gun without intent to injure,
was sentenced to serve six months
in the federal jail at -Ketchikan.
Louie Chong, Chinese, Convicted
of attempted rape, wras sentenced to
serve five years in the penitentiary.
Charles Scott, convicted of shoot
ing at a man in town wrAs given 11
months at McNeil’s island. Judge
Reed in imposing this sentence said
there had been entirely too much
shooting in this district and in ef
fect that gunmen wuold have to be
taught that it would not be tolerated.
Robley Beaudette who pleaded
guilty to larceny, was sentenced to
fourteen months in the federal jail
at Juneau.
A. S. Blackburn, who pleaded guilty
to assault with a dangerous weapon
was given fifteen onths at McNeil’s
island. *
The imposing of sentences in the
case of Herbert Odlund and A. L.
Schneider was suspended until the
October term.
SEATTLE CHAMBER COMMERCE
ORGANIZING MINING BUREAU
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer).
Plans for the establishment of a
Milling Department were announced
by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce
recently. The new division will be
under the joint direction of the Al
aska and State Development commit
tees of the chamber.
“Not since about 1907 was Seat
tle a real mining exchange,” declared
a statement issued yesterday by the
Alaska department of the chamber.
“Several attempts have been made to
establish one, but little has been ac
complished. The plan, which has been
adopted in other states with great
success, especially in California, is
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really a necessity if the tremendous
mineral deposits of this state and Al
aska, both metallic and otherwise, are
to be properly developed.”
To Be Central Agency.
The 119W department, according to 1
yesterday’s announcement, will be a i
central agency for the listing of min
ing properties, and claims. Locations,
either prospects or partially develop
ed, will be given full descriptions, fil
ed and bulletined. In time, it is ex
pected department itself will, conduct
investigations into mining possibili
ties. Meanwhile directors will concen
trate their efforts on bringing pro
perties in need of development to the
|attention of investors.
Vast deposits of clays, limestones,
I gypsum, marble and other minerals,
are available in this state and Al
aska which are virtually untouched.
The growing diversity of mining
interests in Alaska and this state,
jas wrell as the steady increase in val
!ue of mineral prdoucts, it is pointed
‘out, has resulted in the need for a
mining exchange.
ANCHORAGE HIGH BEGINS
BASKETBALL PRACTICE
(From Anchorage Daily Alaskan)
The Anchorage High School be
gan practice of basketball Monday of
this week.
Ten players turned out, just en
ough to make two teams and a great
deal of snappy practice was indulged
in. Many others turned, but ten suits 1
were all that were available. It is s
expected there will be more suits in (
the near future and some whirl-wind
plays will be in store.
There will, in all likelihood, be a .
great deal of competition as there '
| are a number of good players to .
choose from. The boys show a great j
deal of enthu&iasm over the coming ,
winter gariies.
Mr. Hatch, teacher of science, ,
who coached last year’s team, is
also coach this year, and he said he ,
expects a much better team this year ,
than last. Mr. Hatch did the coach- (
ing last night. Superintendent Olsan ,
is also a coach, but w*as unable to
be present at the first turnout of the
players.
It has been reported that the Se
ward High School has organized a
team this year, and if this is the case
and it can be arranged the High
School Midgets, will take a trip to Se
ward during Thanksgiving to play
them a series of three games. It is
also expected that a trip to Fair
banks will be arranged as the north
erners came to Anchorage last year
and it is now up to this city to re
ciprocate.
Ladles’ and Gents’ Alfalfa Harvest
ing—O. K. Barber Shop. tf.
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j Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal
lerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Classified Advertising
WANTED—Salesman or woman to
call on private homes, something
new. Good proposition. Average $50
per week. Write O. M. Sinclair,
5018 43rd Ave. S., Seattle, Wash.
FOR SALE—Singer Sewing Machine
in fine condition with all attach
ments, cheap for cash, $25 takes
it; inquire Gateway. tf.
FOR SALE—Some slightly used over
coats at a bargain while they last.
See JORDAN VALET SERVICE.
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
Fine Watch Repairing
ivory Curios
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MEETS ALL BOATS AND \
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Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
LUMBER TO SELL
SAWMILL MILE 3 1-4
Rough Lumber or
Shipiap
Please Ask for Prices
C. LAROCHELLE, Propr.
Seward, Alaska, Box 1J64
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LIBERTY THEATRE
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‘THE EXCITERS'
BE BE DANIELS AND ANTONIO MORENO
A Paramount Picture with a brilliant cast! Thrills and
laughs—it’s a melodrama and a comedy in one!
Also a Lloyd Hamilton comedy—“The OPTIMIST”—
Especially for the kiddies, Friday night and a late Pathe
News.
Tomorrow —* Two Shows — 7:00 and 8:4.1
“PARTED CERTAINS,” with Mary Alden and Henry
Walthal—Chuckfull of romance, humor, pathos, an 1
thrilling adventure!—Mickey Moore takes the child’s part
Dance Saturday Night A. B. Hall
:hatanika mine
REPORTED SOLD
(Fairbanks News-Miner).
That big mining companies pros
>ecting the Fairbanks district are not
■onsidering abandoning their projects
s indicated by the fact that Frank
Connolly of Chatinika^ is said to have
sold a group of claims to one of the
:ompanies recently. A considerable
tmount of money is said to have been
nvolved in the transaction. Mr. Con
lelly and C. McPherson finished sluic
ng last winter’s dump a short time
igo and report a very good season.
The fact that options are being
aken up on Cleary indicates that
nining operations on a large scale
nay begin in the near future. Prac
ically all of Cleary creek has been
>ptioned by the various companies,
ind there is little doubt that there is
■ich ground there yet. There is
enough ground on Cleary to make it
i paying proposition for capital to in
stall dredges, and the installation of
i ditch will ean that plenty of wa
:er would be available.
Remington Portable Typewriters at
Schallerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
WILLIAMS IS CHOSEN
HEAD OF CHAMBER
D. H. Williams, who recently man
aged successfully as president of the
Western Alaska Fair association, the
first Anchorage fair, was upanimous
ly elected president of the Anchor
age chamber of commerce succeeding
Thos. A. Price, retired.
Seattle Brick Ice Cream, at the Al
aska Shop. tf.
Suits made to measure. See Ur
bach. tf.
0. K. BARBER SHOP
Clean, Santiary Baths, Expert
Barbers and Reasonable Prces
Keep Us Busy.
Thomas Jasper, Propr.
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSON Prop.
POOL, SOFT DRINKS, HIGH
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WHEN YOU HAVE REPAIRING TO DO GIVE ME A CALL
PLUMBING, STEAM FITTING AND GAS ENGINES
We Repair Washing Machines and Clean Sewing Machines and
Repair Guns. Nothing too large or too small
R. F. TILLMAN, Next to Crawford’s Shop
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FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
After September thirtieth all lighting current
will be sold THROUGH METERS ONLY, and
all flat rates will be discontinued.
In order to reorganize our accounting sys
tem is will be necesarv for us to discontinue
installations^ of meters on September twenty
fifth and until after October first.
Seward Light and Power Company
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OPEN FROM 6 A. M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT
Phone— Adams 108
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