SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Established, August 19, 1904
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ACTION TAKEN ON
KENAI PEN. ROAD
CHAMBER MEET
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following facts are submitted for
your careful attention:
1. A recent message from the post
office department to the Alaska Bu
reau of the Seattle Chamber of Com
merce stated that the Alaskan mail
service cost the government $750,
000 while revenue of only $125,000
is received from Alaskan post of
fices. This latter figure is mislead
ing in that the major portion of pos
tal revenue derived from this Ter
ritory is credited to post offices in
the various states, since the postage
which is used to carry the enormous
value of parcel post is purchased in
the states, although paid for by Al
askans. It is roughly estimated that
if this postage for parcels post ship
ments to merchants and private in
dividuals were purchased in Alaskan
offices and sent out for use on re
turn shipments, the above figure of
$125,000 income would be increased
five-fold. With this condition in
mind, it is apparent that the differ
ence between^ cost and income is not
a. very large one.
2. During ..the World War the mail
clerks were temporarily removed
from the Alaskan vessels. Your rec
ords will undoubtedly show that dur
ing the period in which there were
no mail clerks on the Alaskan boats
there was an enormous loss to the
government and to Alaskan merch
ants and private individuals because
of pilfering of mail sacks while.in
transit and because of loss and of
damage due to rough and improper
handling and storing of the mail
aboard the vessels. Mail was treated
as common freight and was not pro
tected or guarded from tampering or
theft. Packages were received with
contents partially or entirely missing
or have been so badly dam
aged as to be valueless. We have
no desire to go thru another such
experience.
3. During the war period, when the
mail was shipped as freight, it was
impossible to get the mail from the
boat and distributed in less than a
half day at the earliest and general
ly longer. Under the present sys
tem, mail is the first thing to leave
the boat and quick service is secured.
Under the freight system mail took
its turn with the rest of the freight
and a delay of an hour was not at
all uncommon. The longer time ne
cessary to sort and distribute the
mail under the proposed change
makes it practically impossible for
local merchants to secure their mail
and get the important portion of it
answered in time to return on the
same boat and causes an unneces
sary delay of one w^eek. This is a
hardship under -which our Alaskan
business cannot prosper as it should.
Under the present system our mail
arrives properly sorted and can be
and is distributed in a comparative
ly short time after the arrival of
the boat.
4. At present and in the past the'
mail has served as a means of ship
ing large quantities of gold and furs
to the states. Furs, which are often
more valuable than the gold ship
ments, are frequently shipped by par
cels post, and not registered because
of the confidence in the present sys
m. Und^r the proposed change these
articles would not receive the pro
tection to which their value entitles
them.
5. During the World War the
freight shipment of mail was borne
by Alaskans because it was an emer
gency measure. At the present time
there is no national emergency and
we feel that Alaska is entitled to
just as efficient mail service as any
state or city in our nation, and that
our mail should be properly pro
tected and cared for in transit as it
is at present. It would seem false
economy to return to the war-time
system.
We trust that before any action rel
ative to the proposed removal of the
mail clerks is taken that you will
give the matter your carefulest con
sideration. You will find upon inves
tigation that our contentions in the
matter are just and well fouded.
Respectfully,
P. C. M’MULLEN, Pres.
J. P. HANNON, Sec.
A discussion arose with regard to
the glacial stream, and the secretary
was instructed to make enquiries for
presentation to the Alaskan Delegate.
Mrs. W. R. Millard, deputy clerk
of the District Court, Third Division,
a guest at the chamber luncheon,
thanked the members, in a charming
manner, for being honored with an
invitation, bringing much applause
when she payed a marked tribute to
the handsome-looking members.
SEDATE ATTORNEY
ARRIVES SEWARD
DIGNITARY FROM ISLAND TOWN
HERE FOR BRIEF SESSION
OF DISTRICT COURT
Clothed in a suit of rightenous,
carrying file of Blackstone and wear
ing his usual smile J. F. Coffey arriv
ed in Seward yesterday aboard the
S.S. Admiral Watson.
Jack, as he his familiarly known,
is staying at the Van Gilder, while
here he will attempt to persuade
the Just Judge that his side of the
cases are right. ■ This seems to be
the universal habits of attorneys of
which this same Jack is a worthy ex
ponent. Mr. Coffey is emphatic in
the assertion that Kodiak is the “Com
ing City of Alaska.”
He actually waxes eloquent while
he tells of the wonderful fishing in
dustry; the agricultural possibilities
and even unto the climate, including
sunshine, Mr. Coffey boosts for his
own home town.
Among the interesting items of
news that Mr. Coffey mentioned is
the fact that the inmimmicable Carl
Almy (known to his special friend
as “the Runt”) will arrive on the
S.S. Starr, due the later part of the
week.
Mr. Coffey, while an ardent Kodiak
Booster, spoke very complimentary
of Seward. He is of the opinion that
the future of Seward is assured and
predicts an increased growth upon
legitimate lines.
The success of Mr. Coffey in his
profession is a source of pleasure
to his many Seward friends who ex
tend him a hearty welcome.
Mary Petallin, daughter of the well
known Afognak merchant, was a pas
senger yesterday on the Watson, on
her way to Seattle where she will
enter school.
Brunswick Phonograpns and Re
cords. The Alaska Shop. tf
Meta Anderson, sister to R. V. An
derson, former U. S. Commissioner
at Seldovia, passed thru Seward yes
terday on the Watson, bound for Se
attle. Miss Anderson has been teach
ing school at Chignik.
A. B. Stine, for many years, en
gaged in the mex*cantile business in
the Interior, departed for Seattle,
from here a few days ago. Mr.
Stine makes a trip to the States every
fall with furs, disposing of them in
Seattle and at Portland.
FOR SALE—One set, Kipling, Twain,
and Rex Beach, also about one hun
dred hovels. Inquire Gateway.
UNDERWOOD * UNDERWOOD, N. V.
LATEST PICTURE OF GERMANY'S
NEW PRESIDENT
The latest portrait study, just re
ceived in America, of President von
Hindenburg, of Germany.
L. J. Till, until recently employ
ed at the Lucky Shot mine, Willow
creek, as a cyanide man, departed
from Seward yesterday for Seattle
on the Admiral Watson.
Mrs. Mary Cole Namure, a resi
dent of Anchorage for a number of
years, accompanied by her three
sons, Norman, Earl and Kenneth,
were passengers for Seattle on the
Yukon last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Andresen of
Cordova, passed thru town the first
of the week on their way to the Cop
per River metropolis, after visiting
tor a week or so with friends at An
chorage, where they formerly resided.
Margaret Kraft, daughter of Otto
Kraft, prominent Kodiak business
man, was a brief visitor in Seward
yesterday while the Admiral Wat
son was in port. Miss Kraft is go
ing to? the States for a visit.
GERMAN POLICE DOGS
Have three males and one fe
male puppy, nicely marked. Just
right age to train. Priced right.
Roy E. Clarke
Kodiak, Alaska
Marathon
CAFE
JOSIE EMSWILER, Propr.
THE HOME OF WELL
COOKED FOOD
SEWARD, ALASKA
The Alaska Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE SEWARD
7:30 A. M.
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
TRAINS ARRIVE SEWARD
7:30 P. M.
WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS
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LIBERTY
ONE SHOW TONIGHT AT 8:00 SHARP
SPECIAL FEATURE TONIGHT
Lionel Barrymore
IN
“UNSEEING
EYES”
A Great 9-Reel Feature
\
A wonderful story of the Canadian Northland,
with SEENA OWEN in the woman’s place.
AN OBSORBING STORY OF THE BEAUTI
FUL OUT-DOOR.S’
Full of Action, Thrills
With it will be an interesting
Hodge Podge Reel
An extra-fine program for the regular prices
FViday Night
Delegate Dan Sutherland will address the peo
ple of Seward in this theatre on Alaskan affairs
at Washington. Admission will be free to all.
Ladies are especially invited.
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THE GOLDEN BELT
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To the end that the countless places of scenic and other inter- 2
ests in the Territory may be thoroughly enjoyed and understood, and E
to enable them to acquire first hahd and accurate information con- E
cerning all Alaskan activities and development; travelers to the E
Northland are urged to visit E
ALASKA’S “GOLDEN HEART”
Interior Alaska and places en route—including Kenai Lake, the
“Loop District,” Spencer and Bartlett Glaciers, Turnagain Arm, An
chorage, the Matanuska Valley, Curry, Nenana River Canyon, Mt. Me
kinley National Park, Nenana, the Tanana Valley and Fairbanks, hold
much of interest to everyone, whether on business or pleasure bent; ~
and a tour through these regions creates a true conception of fhe 5
good things that Alaska has to offer. E
For train and automobile schedules, passenger rates and other in- E
formation, confer with any steamship agent, or
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR E
The Alaska Railroad I *
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