SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
SEWARD ALASKA
Established August 19, 1904
Published Daily Except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING CO
Selby & 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, 1879. _
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ARM CHAIR POLITICS
It is estimated that three voters
out of every ten fail to go to the
polls election day. Why this is so
has never been rightly explained, as
every American citizen should be in
terested enough in his government
to help choose its officers.
Many voters take an active inter
est in politics so far as criticising
the government, but do nothing to
remedy conditions. Seward is no ex
ception. A far larger turn-out can be
expected in the town election than
in electing Territorial officers, altho
the latter are far more important in
the long run.
In time a law will undoubtedly be
passed penalizing every man or wo
man who fails to exercise his or her
franchise. You are helping to frame
Each law b> staying at home on -lec
tion day.
A JUST REBUKE.
At the recent session of the grand
jury at Valdez, where numerous in
dictments were returned against vari
ous cannery interests accused of il
legal fishing, on the occasion of the
jury making its report and previous
to its being discharged, the Hon. E.
E. Ritchie, Federal Judge of the
Third Judicial Division, is alleged to
have administered the following re
buke to the jury:
It has come to me from several
sources that in the investigation
of violations of the fishing laws
the grand jury has adopted as a
policy the ignoring of bills against
individuals and the indictment
only of cannery and saltery own
ers. The White fishing law recently
enacted by Congress provides
that; “Any person, company, cor
poration or association violating
this act ******* shall upon
conviction thereof be punished.
Section 2128 of the Alaska Code
provides that: “The Grand Jury
ought to find an indictment when
all the evidence before them taken
together is such as in their judg
ment would, if unexplained or con
tradicted warrant a conviction by
the trial jury. This secttion was
embodied in the courts instruc
tions to you.
The oath taken by Grand Jurors
states that :“You shall present no
one through hatred, envy, or mal
»ice, or leave no one unpresented
through fear, favor, affection, re
ward or hope of reward, but you
shall present all things truly as
they shall come to your knowl
edge.
You will see therefore that it is
your sworn obligation to indict
ALL persons who are shown by the
evidence before you to have wil
fully violated any law including the
fishing laws.
IF INDIVIDUAL OFFENDERS
ARE ALLOWED TO ESCAPE BY
WHOLESALE THE LAW IS
MADE NEARLY WORTHLESS.
This is one of the most fitting re
bukes ever administered to a Grand
Jury by a trial judge, according to
our notion. Too many times the
employe, the real violator of the law,
is exonerated and an indictmtent re
turned against the company, which
is made to bear the blame, no mat
ter what instructions have been given
trapmen and others. In numerous
instances employes have been placed
on a job who have flagrantly violat
ed their instructions and who, wiien
arrestetf tor illegal fishing have plac
ed the onus upon the company, be
ing exonerated by the Grand Jury,
when in lact and by law they were
really the principals in the case with
the companies accessories after the
fact.
There is no reason why the man
performing the act should not be as
guilty in fact as the man who is al
leged to have ordered it done. If
an offender were guilty of murder or
theft at the suggestion of another,
that person would be as liable under
the law as the man who suggested
his act. In fact he would be the
principal and his mentor only an ac
complice, and we believe that every
Grand Juryman who voted to return
Not a True Bill against the fisher
men, would so consider.
As Judge Ritchie so aptly remarks
it is impossible to observe the pur
poses and intent of the law unless
individuals as well as companies arc
indicted Tor alleged violations. The
rebuke is both timely and as we take
it a warning that all violators of fish
ing regulations will in the future be
held responsible.
Senator Wheeler promises if *dect
el tc the vice-presidency to see that
all those responsible for the oil r<
sen e scandals are placed in the peni
tmtiary. As the senator is among
those indicted, many of us hope that
he may be elected.
NEW FUR FARMING PUBLICATION
PRINTED IN KODIAK
The Blue Fox, a magazine devoted
to fur farming, is being issued by
1 W. T. White of Kodiak, secretary ol
(the Southwestern Alaska Blue Fox
| and Fur Farmers’ Association. The
I publication, which is mimeographed,
is replete with information of inter
est to the fox farmer and is well
worth the price of 25 cents per copy
which is charged to defray expenses.
Karl Armstrong is president of the
association; W. T. White secretary,
and Dr. P. C. Parker D. V. M.
FOX PELTS MUST BE BRANDED
Under a recent law passed by the
Territorial legislature, all fox pelts
must be branded before being sidpp* d
rom the ranch of the owner. No
bramling instrument other than that
autho*^d by the territory is to o>
used. A strict interpretation of ih»
law indicates that the brand is to be
used tor pelts, but the live amnia’s
may also be branded. The three sym
bols of veur l it re! indicate that liny
are issued in the Territory, the el.Vi
sion in v/h! h y u are located *
he ti . hi *. which you • •
cupy.
MOTOR FREIGHTER CHIOPEC
OF JUNEAU IN DISTRESS
SEATTLE, Sept. 20.—With her mas
ter drowned and her crew and two
passengers in grave peril, the motor
freighter Chiopec of Juneau, is in dis
tress 12 miles north of Cape Spencer.
“Darling,” he cried, passionately,
“I will lay my fortune at your feet.”
“Oh, but you haven't got a large
fortune!” she whispered.
“No; but it will look larger be
side those tiny feet.”
He won her.
Oh, My Back!
Aching Backs Make Life Miserable
for Many Seward People
It isn’t right to suffer day in and
day out with dull, unceasing back
ache. Or be utterly miserable with
sharp stabs of pain whenever you
stoop or lift. Cut chances are you
will suffer these tormenting aches
and pains as long as your weakened
kidneys are neglected. You may have
headaches, too, spells of dizziness and
urinary disorders. Then use Doan’s
Pills—a stimulant diuretic to the kid
neys. Experience of folks in this
locality prove the merit of Doan’s.
Mrs. J. J. Robinson, 730 Exchange
St., Astoria, Ore., says: “My kidneys
were out of order and I had a sort
of dull aching across my back and
felt dull and languid. Headaches
were frequent and I had no energy.
My kidneys acted irregularly, too. 1
read of Doan’s Pills and used them
as directed. Doan’s soon relieved
the backache and other signs of kid
ney trouble.”
60c at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mtrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Ladles’ and Gents' Alfalfa Harvest
ing—0. K. Barber Shop. tf.
Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal
lerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
New Fall Suit Samples now on
display—We guarantee a fit—Prices
$30 and up to $55; at Urbach’s.
Stock of Shoes
JUST ARRIVED—SELECT
YOURS NOW
Also just received our new
FALL HATS
ELLSWORTH’S
TO NUKA BAY GOLD FIELDS -
GAS BOAT MAY
$50 PER TRIP PER LOAD
Plying between Seward and Nu
ka Bay, carrying freight and
passengers. Will carry one to
four persons and outfits.
CHARLES EMSWILER
SEWARD, ALASKA
Latoache Notes
Charles Seeley sends greetings to
all Seward friends. He is doing well
and feeling fine.
Otto Hermsdorf expects to be in
Seward early part of October.
The Saturday night dances at La
touche meet the great recreation
need of canneries, as well as provid
ing recreation for residents of La
touche. They are well planned for
and well conducted and every one at
tending appreciate the care and fore
thought of the committee in charge.
Reverend Mr. Stillman, missionary
at large, with headquarters at Doug
las, spent four days in Latouche, con
ducting evening services, Sunday
and children’s story hours. Mr. Still
man has been a frontier missionary
in the Northwest states of Oregon,
Washington and Wyoming for twen
ty-two years. He came to Alaf'1
last November, accompanied by his
talented wife, who so ably assists
him in his work. The meetings were
all well attended. Mr. Stillman is un
der the Congregational Board of
Missionaries.
The Reverend Mr. Mobbs of Nome,
who went out on the Victoria pro
vided a well prepared entertainment
for the passengers all the way to Se
attle proving to be an ideal par
son. He leaves his work because of
ill health on the part of one of the
members of his family. He goes to
take up a new work in Spokane, Wn.
Five of the Standard oil men, who
have been building the new oil tanks
at Port Ashton, left on the Victoria
for Seattle.
Mr. Edmondson, who had charge of
the work left 6n the Alaska for Ket
chikan, and then Seattle.
Remington Portable Typewriters at
Schallerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Don’t throw the old suits .„away—
Jordan buys them!
CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS
TOMERS AT THE 0. K .BARBER
SHOP.
Eaton Crane & Pike Stationery, at
Schallerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller
er’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Gas Launch
KENAI
FISHING AND HUNTING
PARTIES CARRIED DOWN
LAKE KENAI FOR THE
DAY OR TRIP. TELE
PHONE ARRANGEMENTS
TO MILE TWENTY
Louis Bell, owner
Rapids Road House
138 MI.’S FROM FAIRBANKS
where the tourists meet for car
ibou and sheep.
Excellent Meals and Clean Beds.
RATES—$2.00 per meal.
Beds $1.00.
CHAS. NEVELIUS, Prop.
Mrs. V. Corning, Mgr.
CHURCH SERVICES
Services will be held in the M. E.
church tomorrow as follows:
Sunday school at 11 a. m.
Church service 7:30 p. m.
Everybody welcome.
CORDOVA PARTY COMING
W. E. Brown, agent for the Alaska
Steamship Co., James L. Galen, pres
ident of the Richardson Highway
Transportation Co., E. T. Stannard,
vice, president of the Copper River
railroad and the Alaska Steamship
Co., B. B. Neiding, superintendent of
the Kennecott mine, and V. J. Dwyer,
proprietor of the Strelna Inn, will
arrive tonight from a trip over the
Richardson highway by auto. The
party are making the trip mainly for
pleasure purposes.
Monarch Mailable Ranges at Graefs.
New Fall Suit. Samples at Urbach’s.
0. K. BARBER SHOP
Clean, Santiary Baths, Expert
Barbers and Reasonable Prces
Keep Us Busy.
Thomas Jasper, Propr.
LUMBER TO SELL
SAWMILL .MILE 3 1-4
Rough Lumber or
Shiplap
Please Ask for Prices
C. LAROCHELLE, Propr.
Seward, Alaska, Box 1JGL
GOOD QUICK
EATS SERVICE
ALASKA CAFE
Private Dining Rooms
F. J. FINN, Prop.
Boat Service
Come to Lake Kenai for your
Moose Hunt, camping outfits
for rent. Write or telephone
reservations to
Howard Long
LAKEVIEW, ALASKA
SEWARD GRILL
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Pleasant Surroundings
Courteous Treatment
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
Sheet Metal, Heat
ing and Roofing
RICHARD AND MORRISON
Tel. Adams 80
COPPER BLOCK HOTEL
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Steam Heated Rooms; Solid Comfort
HOT BATHS
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 necesary for us to discontinue 1
installations of meters on September twenty
fifth and until after October first.
Seward Light and Power Company
IF
LIBERTY THEATRE
Two Shows Tonight—7:00 and 8:45
BRING YOUR LADY FRIEND TO SEE
“MY LADY FRIEND"
With—MR. and MRS. CARTER DE HAVEN—Starring
Carter Dellaven oughtn’t have given away the mar
ried men s game this way. This feature will make wives
wise!
-tomorrow_
FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS:
‘‘WANDERING DAUGHTERS”
A tworeel comedy—“FIRE FIGHTERS”—and a Pathe
Review with a special—Anita Spaudling will sing a vocal
solo.
Big Dance Tonight at A. B. Hall
— --
BECK & WHITE
High Grade Line of
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, &
CANDIES
FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
» J5*
Seward Chapter No. 10
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
VIOLA T. SWETMANN, W. M.
SEWARD REBEKAH
LODGE NO. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and 3rd
Mondays of Each Mo.
8:0 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
MRS. A. H. THODAY, N. G.
SEWARD LODGE NO.
219, F. & A. M.
Stated Communica
tions 1st and 3rd Wed
nesdays or each Mo.
Visiting Brethern Wel
come.
H. V. HOBEN, W. M.
Resurrection Lodge
No. A-7.
I. O. O. F.
Meets Thursdays at 8:00 p. m. Vsit
ing Brothers Welcome.
FRANK LAGERQUIST, N.' G.
CHAS. LECHNER, SEC.
SEWARD POST NO. FIVE
American Legion
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays
A. E. RUCKER, Commander.
J. P. HANNON, Adjutant.
IGLOO NO. NINE *
Pioneers of Alaska
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at
Odd Fellows’ Hall.
F. B. MOORE, President.
C. A. M’DOUGALL, Secretary.
ANDY’S EXPRESS
MEETS ALL BOATS AND
TRAINS
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
ARON ERICSON
Painter and Decorator
SIGNS WALL PAPER
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
Fine Watch Repairing
Ivory Curios
The Alaska Railroad
TRAINS LEAVE SEWARD
8 A. M.
Monday and Thursday
TRAINS ARRIVE
8 P. M.
Wednesday and Saturday
From Anchorage
8:00 A. M.
Sunday
THE PALACE *
John Mattich, Prop.
POOL, SOFT DRINKS AND
CIGARS
Furnished Rooms
Phone Main 55
Ray & David
attorneys at law
Seward and Anchorage
SEWARD OFFICE:
Harriman Bank Building
J. W. Edmunds, Oph. D.
and Dr. ETHEL A. K. EDMUNDS
Doctors of Ophthalmalogy and Gradu
ate Optometrists
Eyes Examined, Glasses Correctly Fit
ted. Optcal Department Fraser-Patter
son Co. Office Telephone Main 2174.
Second at University St. Seattle, Wn.
20 Successful Years In Seattle
Dr. A. R. Roberts
dentist
Located in Harriman Bank Bidg.
until permanent quarters are
completed in Tecklenberg building.
Dr. J. A. Baughman •
Physician and Surgeon
CHRONIC DISEASES A SPECIALTY
Phone Madison 90. Seward, Alaska
Hugh Dougherty
FURNISHED HOUSES FOR RENT
Real Estate and Insurance
Business Phone Adams 152
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Aaron E. Rucker
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Office in Arcade Building
Phone Adams 121 Seward, Alaska
SEE
Curtis R. Morford
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
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