Hewnrd Betle Gnteumy
VOLUME XVIII NUMBER 193
SEWARD, ALASKA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1923
PRICE TEN CENTS;
Ml KM PARTY
HAS SUCCESSFUL
TRIP TO VOLCANO
EVERY MEMBER SUCCEEDS IN
GETTING TO CRATER AND
INTO VALLEY
The steamer Starr, arriving at 9:00
o'clock Thursday evening brought
back from the “Hot Place in Alaska”
the Folsom party which left Seward
the morning of July 15, as the first
real excursion into this most inter
esting and wonderful volcanic region
of all the world and all history, liv
ery member of this party, the names
of which are given below, succeeded
in getting to the crater ot Katmal and
through Katmai Pass into the Valley
of Ten Thousand Smokes, where the
unique opportunity was enjoyed of
cooking all food in fumeroles and in
the hot ground in front of the camp
tents as well as sleeping on the warm
ground.
The usual difficulties were encoun
tered, such as crossing tide flats,
drainage ditches, boulder fields and
swift running streams, not to mention
coming out through Katmai Pass 12
miles in a dense fog, and a very few
drizzling rainy days in camp. Most of
the fifteen days spent in the region
were partially clear, dry at least, and
a most perfect day was chosen for the
ascent to Katmai crater, and another,
equally as perfect, was spent in see
ing the sights of tjie Valley of Ten ,
Thousand Smokes.
Only one bear was seen in the vol- (
canic region but that was an unusu
ally large one, and those who were
not accustomed to such encounters,
made tracks as fast in one diretcion ]
as the “brownie” did in the other. ]
Not many changes of importance i
were noted, although to one who has
been over the region several times ,
before, Mr. Folsom states, there are ,
many modifications in contour detail <
and some of interest in evidences of i
development of plant and animal life.1
The lake in the crater of Katmai ,
covers less area than formerly and j
there has developed near the east end ,
a mud geyser which is throwing mud (
and water into the air more than two |
hundred feet. I ,
Mosquitoes are Troublesome
For instance, mosquitoes were more j
troublesome in the Valley of Smokes ]
than they were at base camp near the ,
beach where plant life is more vigor- t
ous than ever. No mosquitoes were in c
the valley as late as 1919. Plants, f
which started out vigorously in the t
ash and pumice are struggling in a t
dwarfed and starved condition. \
On account of the difficulty of land- -
ing in Katmai Bay, Mr. Folsom, who ]
has been with all the National Geo
graphic Society’s expeditions in the
discovery and exploration of this re- f
gion, and who is conducting the ex- t
cursion in co-operation with the Trav- t
el Service Bureau of Los Angeles, is c
very emphatic in his statement that t
such an excursion is too great a haz- (
ard for any who are not familiar with (
all the conditions. He also states t
he will give some earnest effort to
the development of a trail into the re- t
gion from Geographic Harbor, the I
only safe and feasible approach for 1
mixed parties of excursionists. j
Party Are Game Bunch of Good Sports j
Only words of compliment and com
mendation are expressed by Mr. Fol- (
som with reference to his party of J
ambitious tourists, who he says, are \
“a game bunch of good sports,” not- t
withstanding the fact that it is always I
difficult to get together a party of that c
size in which all will maintain the s
sporting spirit under strain. It is no
place for a “mollycoddle” or for those
who cannot see all the time something
to do to contribute to the common ef- c
fort to overcome the common obsta- q
cles. The plush cushion tourist had \{
better stay by his plush cushion. r
\\ ords of gratitude are given Capt.
Johansen and all officers and crew of
the Starr for the way in w'hich they
landed and picked up such an unusual
party in such an unusual and out-of
E
the-way corner of the world.
Personnel of Party
The members of the party making
up this first organized excursion into
the “Hot Place in Alaska,” or Katmai
(Continued on Page Eight)
v
CELEBRATED SAXOPHONE
PLAYERS IliSIT SEWARD
The Six Brown Li other*, celebrated
saxophone players, airived on the Bu
foid on their way to the. Siberian
Arctic. They are accompanied by
their wives. It was hoped to have
these world-famous saxophone artists
give Sewardites a concert while here,
but the death of President Harding
caused it to be cancelled. Nearly ev
ery Alaskan has one or more phono
graph records made by this sextette
and it would be a rare treat to hear
them.
E. J. McClanahan, assistant district
manager of the Standard Oil company
with headquarters in Seattle, is mak-'
ing a tour of the Interior, going as
far as Nome. At Nome he will board
the Buford for a point to the west--}
ward, catching the steamer Starr.
BODY CARRIED TO WASHINGTON
ON SPECIAL TRAIN—TvTANY
TESTIFY TO LOSS
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4—Stripped
)f its colorful banners and bunting, |
with which the streets and buildings
)f this city were decorated one week
igo in preperation for the visit of
President Harding, San Francisco has
urned to the asd task of paying a
inal tribute, as the remains of the
ate executive were started upon their
vay to the Nation’s capital.
It was a sad and solemn procession
vhich moved from the Palace Hotel,
vhere the President’s last hours were
pent, to the railroad station, where a
rain to Washington was taken.
The departure from San Francisco
vas made at 7:15 p. m. The special
s under schedule to make the run to
Washington by way of Omaha and
Chicago, in ninety-six hours. This will
>ring it into Washington at 1 o'clock
ruesday.
The remains will be taken from the
rain to the East room of the White
louse, and on the following morning j
rill be transferred to the rotunda of
he capitol, where they will lie in
tate until 5 p. nx. Funeral services
or the late president will be held in
he rotunda Wednesday afternoon and
he remains will be taken immediate-!
y to Marion, Ohio, reaching there
Tiursday morning with interment
Friday morning.
Religious Services Held In Hotel
Arrangements were made for the
irst religious exercises to be held in
he hotel just before the body was
aken to the station. These were con
lucted by Rev. James West, pastor of
he First Baptist Church of San Fran- J
isco. Harding was a member of the j
lalvary Baptist Church at Washing
on.
Honorary pall bearers were Sect
aries Daugherty, Work, Wallace, and
loover; Gen. Pershing, Speaker Gil
ette, Gov. Friend Richardson, Mayor
ames Rojph, Admiral Simpson, Ma
Dr General Morton.
A military guard under command of
!apt. Nelson M. Holderman, of Santa
mana, Calif., Thirteenth Infantry,
ms detailed by Major General Morton
3 accompany the body to Washington,
lolderman has a congressional medal ,
f honor for heroism, and four wound i
tripes.
Would Not Allow Death Mask
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.—At a
onlerence of cabinet officers, a re
uest was made that Mrs. Harding al- :
)w a death mask to be made. She
efused to permit it. i
Mrs. Harding Directs Affairs
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.—Mrs.
iarding arose early yesterday and af- 1
?r a short rest, directed all affairs >
>r the shipping of the body back to <
Washington.
Had Not Regained Health
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4—It de- f
eloped today that Mr. Harding had <
Si FUGISGO
EXCURSIONISTS
ARRIVE IN SEWARD
MANY CALIFORNIA NOTABLES ON
TOUR OF NORTHLAND—HAR
BINGER OF TRADE
The big San Francisco-Nome liner,
Buford, Capt. L. L. Lane, arrived in
port yesterday afternoon, on its wav
to Nome, on an itinerary mapped out
and arranged by the Alaskan-Siberian
Navigation Company, owners.
The decks of the Buford were
crowded with San Francisco business
men and their wives and families,
the chamber of commerce delegates
wearing large badges to distinguish
them from other passengers. A num
ber of Shriners were also aboard, en
route to Nome.
E. S. Hubbard and L. J. Calender
are in charge of the party, and the
Shriners are headed by Walter N.
Brunt, a well known printer and pub
lisher of San Francisco. •*
The Buford left San Francisco on
July 20, stopping at all ports en route.
Upon arrival here about sixty mem
bers of the party boarded a special
train for Anchorage, returning this
afternoon in time to spend several
hours in Seward. The Buford will
sail west about 10 o’clock tonight, en
rou.e to Siberia, Nome and the great
ice pack.
Many Celebrities Aboard
The following members of the San :
Francisco Chamber are aboard the
Buford:
B. S. Hubbard, vice president of the
Schwabacher-Frey Stationery Com
pany, chairman.
L. J. Calender, director Domestic
not fully regained his normal health
and strength following last spring’s
attack of influenza, when he started on
his Alaska trip.
King and Queen Send Condolences
LONDON, Aug. 4—King George and
Queen Mary sent a message of condo
lence to Mrs. Harding.
Wilson Sends Sympathy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—Woodrow
Wilson sent a message of sympathy to
Mrs. Harding.
News Stuns Washington
WASHINGTON, Aug. The news
of the death ot President Harding
tell with a paralying effect on the na
tional capital.
“No words can express the grief
into which we are plunged by this ca
lamity,” said Hughes.
Will Mourn Thirty Days
OLYMPIA, Aug. 4.—Governor Hart
issued a proclamation yesterday call
ing for thirty days’ public mourning.
Taft Pays Respects
MURRAY BAY, Quebec, Aug. 4.—
W. H. Taft, former American presi
dent, said the loss of Harding cannot
be over-estimated.
Died for His Country’s Sake
DETROIT, Aug. 4.—Denbv said that
Harding died because of he did not
spare himself for his country’s serv
ice.
Outpouring of Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.—Before
eaving for Washington last night,
secretary Hoover said that Harding’s
collapse was due “to the generous,
mselfish outpouring of service and
he application at all time of genial
?ood will to tremendous tasks.”
Harding Member Marion Masons
MARION, Aug. 44.—President Hard
ng was a member of Marion Lodge
*o. 70, F. & A. M., and had taken all
he higher degrees.
Cox Sends Condolences
DAYTON, O., Aug. 4.—James Cox,
Jarding’s opponent for the presidency
n the 1920 elections, sent condolences
o Mrs. Harding.
Germany Pays Respects i
BERLIN, Aug. 44.—The various 1
oreign embassies lowered their flags <
o half mast <
Trade Bureau, San Francisco Cham
ber of Commerce, publicity expert on
the trip.
Walter N. Brunt, Badges and Ban
ners.
A. C. Calender, Anglo-California
Trust Co., Banking. ' .
Oscar H. Curtaz, Pianos.
W. H. Blatchley, Commercial Art
Co., art engraving.
W. P. Durfee, California Optical Co.,
optical supplies.
W. P. Hammon and party of ten,
Yuba Mt'g. Co., and Hammond Con
solidated Gold Dredging Co., Nome,
mining.
Geo. W. Pennington.
Thos. C. Pennington, Geo. W. Pen
nington Co., foundry.
R. D. Pickett, California Fruits.
Chas. H. Holbrook, Holbrook, Mor
ris & Stetson, hardware.
Chas. Haas, Haas Bros., wholesale
grocers.
H. A. Snow, Sidney Snow, and their
wives, world renowned explorers and
camera artists, with Snow’s Wild
Game Pictures of Africa.
Fred Suelberger, florist.
George I. Thorne, autos and garage.
Tom Trebell, electrical equipment
and supplies.
Carl Lamont, Sherman, Clay Co.,
music.
W. D. Leahy, L. F. Snow & Co.,
grocers and ship supplies.
W. J. Moreland, Buckingham &
Hecht, shoes.
J. C. Ogden, Alaskan Siberian Nav
igation Co., shipping.
Many Passengers Aboard
The following is the complete list
of those on board the Buford on the
Alaska-Siberian tour.
Miss C. Bedner, Thomas Bell, W.
H. Blatchley, Thos. H. Breece, Alex
Brown, Cecil Brown, Fred Brown, Mrs.
Fred Brown, Harry Brown, Tom
Brown, Mrs. Tom Brown, Vern
Brown, Walter Brunt, A. C. Calender,
J. L. Calender, Edward Coumnan,
Miss Jeane A. Crofton, O. H. Curta2,
(Continued on Page Four)
Mellon Changes Plans
PARIS, Aug. 4.—Secretary Mellon
said that President Harding’s death
had greatly changed his plans. He
had intended to go to Switzerland,
but will return forthwith.
Switzerland Honors Dead
GENEVA, Aug. 4.—President Hard
ing’s death spread with extreme rap
idity throughout Switzerland. Very
short after his death occurred every
village and hamlet lowered their flags
to half mast, and cancelled all enter
tainments.
Harding Helped Wilson Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—Twenty
nine months ago President Handing
helped lift his predecessor down the
steps of the White House portico and
into the carriage which took both to
the inaugural ceremony.
JUNEAU, Aug. 4.—Gov. Bone yes
terday ordered all territorial offices in
the Territory closed out of memory to
Mir. Harding. Gov. Bone in a state
ment said: “Alaska grief is deep and
poignant. The tragic culmination of
his happy journey to this Northland is
so sudden and stunning that for a mo
ment the awful facts can hardly be
grasped. In no other part of the re
public will his passing be more sin
cerely mourned. His warm handclasp
is still felt; his cheering words re
sound, and his buoyant spirit yet
abides. Alaska has lost a great and
?ood friend and the memory of his
visitation will endure forever.”
Gov. Bone said that the Alaskan
visit had greatly refreshed the Presi
dent, who would have remained for a
onger period, if possible.
HMD CE1GE DILI :
VISIT UNITED STATES i
TORONTO, Aug. 4.—Lloyd George i
vill visit the United States and Can- j
ida this fall, addressing the world *
Brotherhood Congress in this city, i
)ctober 14, officials of the Baptist t
hurch announced this afternoon. i
GIF BIOLOGICAL
BUREAU IN SEWARD
E. P. Walker, chief of the biological
survey, who is making a tour of Alas
ka, arrived on the Admiral Evans
this morning and will remain In Sew
ard several days on business connect
ed with his department.
Mr. Walker is intensely interested
in Alaskan game and its preserva
tion and will try to meet with our
citizens and talk over the subject
while in Seward.
BRYAN SAYS UNDERWOOD
WEARS WALL STREET COLLAR
MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 4.—William J.
Bryan today branded Senator Under
wood as being a rabid “wet,” and a
wearer of a Wall Street collar.
FIRST ACT IS TO PASS UPON FIN
AL DETAILS FOR FUNERAL
OF PREDECESSOR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—President
Coolidge arrived in Washington today
to assume the duties of president.
His first official act upon his arri
val in the capital to take up the reins
of government, was to pass upon the
final details of funeral arrangements
for his departed predecessor.
Visits Mother’s Grave.
RUTLAND, Vt., Aug. 4.—A visit to
his mother’s grave in the outskirts of
Plymouth, was part of the itinerary
of President Coolidge in his automo
bile journey here today en route for
Washington.
Will Live at Willard Hotel
Y\ ASHINGTON, Aug. 4.—President
Coolidge, upon his arrival here today
took up his home temporarily at the
New Willard Hotel.
PLYMOUTH, Vt., Aug. 4.—Presi
dent Coolidge indicated in his state
ment that he intends to ask Hard
ing’s cabinet to remain, that they may
assist in carrying out ' the former
president’s plans.
Aerial joy riding is becoming very
popular among Fairbanks residents,
with the result that Aviator Eileson
is making flights daily. A charge of
$15 is made for a 15 minute flight.
GIVES SEWARD II TREAT
Messrs. H. A. Snow and Sidney
Snow', accompanied by their wives,
ire visiting excursionists on the Bu
ford. It will be remembered by our
readers that the Snows, of Oakland,
California, are w'orld renowned ex
plorers and camera men, having trav
ersed Africa for a distance of 50,000
miles w'ith Ford cars, and an immense
safira of native porters, collecting big
;ame specimens and taking close-ups
if animals little knowrn, as well as
:hose more common. •
Last night Messrs. Snow gave a
wo-hours movie show to the people of
Seward, with a kick in every picture,
mmense rhinos and gigantic ele
phants were shown charging on the
cameras, not one but thousands of
■are animals were shown at the drink
ng holes. In one scene 400 elephants
ire in an immense crater, and in oth
ers rhinos come right to the camera,
he cameramen being forced to flee
or safety. The little dikdik, made
amous by Roosevelt, and stately
lerds of giraffe are shown.
The pictures are the best ever seen
n any section of the country and are
Forth any price of admission, for the
hrills accompanying them. Mr. Snow
;enerously entertained the audience
Fith accounts of the trip, making an
ntertainment of more than ordinary
nerit.
BALLAINE TELLS OF
ALASKA CENTRAL AI
git. mum
HISTORY FROM BEGINNING B
ORIGINATOR OF ROUTE AND
i BULIDER ALASKA CENTRAL
~
Next to the movies, the princif
source ot' amusement for residents
every town along the Alaska railro
since President Harding's party 1.
Seward has been in reading t
wierd discoveries telegraphed out
two or three of the thirty corresp;
dents who were with the Preside
Papers have been drifting in by
ery boat, from every state in the I
ion, some of them with Alaskan s
ries displayed under red inked he
lines that cover the first page i
splash over into adjoining townshi
One correspondent in particular s
out to a^ string of newspapers
amazing discovery that the trb
Guggenheims had unloaded the A
ka Northern railroad of “peril
grades,” upon our sleepy Uncle S
at “an exorbitant price,” as the t
section of the present Seward-F
banks trunk line of 467 miles. T
had done this, he related, after fl
ing out John E. Ballaine, the orig
tor and builder of the Alaska Cen;
later the Alaska Northern, and
maliciously retained for tiiemse
“their more profitable Copper Rivt
Northwestern railroad,” with the
sequence that a feud had existed <
since between Ballaine and the <
genheims.
According to annual official rep
issued by the Copper River & Nt
western Railroad, its use and 1
ness is confined to hauling a s
amount of copper ore from the si
Kennecott mine. That and not
more. The mine and the railroad
under the same owership.
The earnings of the Copper Riv
| Northwestern, shown by its an
official report, are but a small
tion of the cost of maintenance
operation.
So far as anybody knows, the
genheims never owned a do!
worth of interest in the Alaska
tral-Alaska Northern, never troze
I E. Ballaine or anybody else out ■
| and had no part in selling it tc
government, directly or indirectl
To Alaskans generally, and f
practical railroad men who have
over the Alaska railroad, the “
ous grades” of 2.2 per cent, for e
miles, and a purchase prict
$1,150,000, or $16,000 per mile
property that originally cost $4,lf
to build, or upwards of $60,001
mile, look like a bargain co
snap.
In order to present the true
of the Alaska railroad anti oi
predecessor, the Alaska Central
ka Northern, including the auth
tion, location and building of the
pleted Government owned line
Seward to Fairbanks, rihe Ga
requested John E. Ballaine to pi
a statement that would cover c
utively the whole period from t
ginning to the present day. Mi
laine is a resident of Seattle, bi
been in Seward for the summei
was .the originator and builder
Alaska Central, the founder of S»
took a leading part in getting
Alaska Railroad Act through
gress, and has been credit
Y\ oodrow Wilson with presentii
data and the arguments whic
him as president to locate the
railroad over the Se'ward-S
route.
Mr. Ballaine’s statements, mj
request of The Gateway, is the
its kind ever written and pub
It is of timely interest and 1
value, as follows:
Statement by John E. Ballj
“After returning from (he S
American war in the Philipp
spent all of 1900 and 1901 in e
ing routes for a railroad frc
southern coast of Alaska to t
nana valley. There was wide
tation then for an all-Alaskar
to the Klondike. Instead, I h
idea that the logical thing wc
‘an all-Alaskan route throug
Alaska territory,’ based on a
of resources to support a per
population and provide prc
permanent traffic. The Klond
peared to me to be a temporar
(Continued on Page Fou