The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Entereo 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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PATHFINDER MAY MOVE
WORD reaches here from Valdez
that the Pathfinder, the Pioneer All
Alaska Magazine, may go back to the
town of its birthh, Anchorage, two of
its citizens dickering for control of
the popular journal. The Pathfinder
was started about four years ago, by
John Frame, then living at Anchor
age. After the publication of two
numbers the magazine was removed
to Valdez, and later a company was
organized and the magazine taken
over from Mr. Frame, who went to
Hyders. Contrary to reports at the
time Mr. Frame was well paid for his
interest in the Magazine, and wyas
not torced out of the company, going
out because he desired to take a po
litical job at Hyder.
Frank Kempfer, now in Valdez, was
another heavy stockholder in the
company, he owning practically one
thousand shares. The other share
holders purchased from ten to 200
shares, in order to pay Mr. Frame,
and place the company on a sound
financial basis.
The new publication met with pop
ular approval and grew to a circula
tion envied by the papers of the Ter
ritory. Owing to pressure of business
the past year has seen the magazine
on the toboggan, and it is for the pur
pose of reviving and improving it that
the Anchorage company has made its
offer ot purchase.
The magazine at the present time
is the property of the Pioneers of
Alaska, and is endorsed by the sever
al Igloos. No one stockholder can j
have more than 200 shares of stock,1
and in case it is bought by the An
chorage company it will be necessary !
to buy out such shareholders as de
sire to dispose of their interests.
A POPULAR PASTIME
MEMBERS of the Ku Klux Klan,
that hooded organization which is at
tempting to elevate humanity with a
blacksnake and a pot of tar, is finding I
itself in a peck of trouble. Law abid
ing citizens of the country, finding
the courts and law officials members
of the Klans, have taken things into
their own hands, following the meth
ods of the Klansmen, and at several
places gatherings of the masked riders
have been mobbed and beaten, and
in some instances its members have
been killed. If this procedure is in
dulged in by playful mobs, who by the
way are not masked during their
interchange of amenities, it is a sure
thing that the membership of the
“knightly" assassins will dissolve in
short order.
While the Klan served its purpose
following the Civil War, its reorgani
zation and deeds of lawlessness have
not proven popular with the public.
It could not understand why a man ol
purported bravery could uphold the
law by masking himself and taking a
; man or woman into the darkness and
whipping them to a point of death.
Norman Hapgood’s articles in Hearst's
Magazine have done more to expose
the duplicity and rottenness of the
Klans than any other one thing. So
fearful have the Klans become of
these exposes that an injunction has
been asked for to prevent their pub
lication. While it appears ludicrous
for a member of an organization
which supersedes the law to appeal to
the law for protection, such is the
case. If the trial judge is a member
of the Klan or can be approached un
der darkness the injunction may be
granted. While we can see no cause
for injoining the magazine from pub
lishing these articles, perhaps it is as
well that they are not. They have al
ready blackened officials in high
places with the taint ot disloyalty
and lawlessness. They cower before
popular opinion and fear to stand un
masked.
There is no place in present day
society for the man who hides his
acts behind a mob and a mask. There
is no bravery in half a hundred men
whipping one, nor is there anything
in the spectacle calculated to uplift
humanity. Wherever the Klans have
appeared neighbor is against neighbor
and each man is supicious of the
other. The dispersal of'a mob by a
mob, however, is a fitting end to an
organization of would-be murderers.
THAT LITERACY BILL
Proponents of the literacy bill are
again becoming active, and apparently >
the damned spot will not out. This j
bill came so near passing at the lastj
session of the Territorial legislature,j
that it threw a tremendous scare into
its opponents, most of whom were pol
ticians of the old school type, who j
feared to lose the Aleut, Eskimo and
Indian vote.
The literacy bill was c ^ of the best j
of the many bills introduced in the
Territorial legislature. It was solidly
supported by the delegation from the
Third division; but opposed by several
from the First, Second and Fourth, !
where the Indian population is strong !
and illiteracy prevails to a more or
less extent. In fact, so ignorant are 1
the Indian voters in many districts in j
the above precincts, that they do not |
know whether the czar of Russia gov-1
eras Alaska or Queen Victoria.
The coming election will see all 1
candidates pledged to support the lit-1
eracy bill before they are elected. !
The Women’s Club of the Territory
are wielding a wide influence in poli
tics, and they stand unreservedly be
hind the bill. Many of those opposing
Liberty Theatre
tonight
LOUISE GLAUM
IN
“SAHARA”
a thrilling story of the desert
wonderful acting and
beautiful scenes
7 reels
one reel comedy
DOING ’EM GOOD”
Pathe News
the bill are beginning to see the incon
sistency of having their votes killed
by ignorant natives. A healty reac
tion is being felt in this division l'oi
the passage of this bill, and there will
be some lively explaining* in case it is
again defeated.
LITERACY TEST MORE RIGID
Reports come from the great state
of New York that they are making
the literacy test more rigid there as a
qualification for voting. In Alaska it
is not necessary to be able to reaa
in order to vote, the legislature made
up in many instances, of members
who are given liberal support by a
lot of illiterates, having rejected the
literacy bill. Thus the diffei'ence be
tween Alaska and New York.
Anyone contemplating running in
November, 1924, for the legislature ol
Alaska, will be required ’to state em
phatically before election his position
on a literacy bill. He will be com
pelled to choose between support ot
those able to read and write and
those who do not know “B” from a
‘‘Bull’s foot.”—Ketchikan Chronicle.
WONDERS OF AMERICA
When the resources of Alaska shall
have approximated adequate develop
ment it truly will have won in perpet
uity its claim to be called the won
derland of America. In picturesque
beauty, grandeur, and wealth it is al
ready such a wonderland. Nor Swit
zerland, nor Italy can vie with the
mountain scenery of Alaska. No coun
try in the world can equal its lakes
and forests, its mighty woodlands and
its imperial valleys, its glaciers, or
the glamor of that romance which was
wrought by the hardy men who dared
this glorious northland and won it for
our owrn.
One day—and that day is not far
Trains leave Seward northbound 8 a.
m., Mondays and Thursdays, for
Anchorage, Curry, Nenana and Fair
banks.
Trains arrive Seward 7:45 p. m. on
Wednesdays and Saturdays from
the North.
FURR1ERS - TAXI DE RM1STS TANNERS
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
SPECIALIZING IN CREATING FROM
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Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
Painting Paperhanging
TINTING
F. B. MOORE
GORE BLDG MAD. 145
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Andy's Express
Meets all Boats and
Trains
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
distant—Alaska will shelter a teem
ing and prosperous population. Its
cities will rival Petersburg, Moscow,
Copenhagen; its wealth will make
long traverse over modern railways
and on the flood of mighty rivers to
its amply harbored coasts. In that day
the Alps and the Pyrenees will no
longer lure our tourists to lesser ma
jesty of mountain scenes.—Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Louis Bates, a well known and pop
ular old-timer of Seward, who has
been with Borgen’s Grocery for many
years, will leave on the Northwestern
for the States.
Dry Cleaning aone at Jordan's Val
et Service. tf
New Stock Gasoline and Distillate,
J. L. Graef. tf
Evenrude Motors at J. L. Graef’s. tf
Money Orders issued. Seward Drug
Co. 184-tf
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FOR SALE—Gas boat, 52 feet long;
draws 5% feet of water; 50 horse
power engine; for particulars and
terms address Box 1724, Anchorage.
I BIG CHANCE to make a stake; fox
Island, close in, 100 blue foxes;
three boats; good improvements;
Price $25,000. See Don Carlos and
Don Carlos, Sexton Annex. tf
FOR SALE—One choice lot, Federal
addition; 2 cabins and lot on Wash
ington street; one two-story, 7-room
residence on Washington street
with furnace, bath, hot and cold wa
ter. Part cash, balance long or
short time. See Mrs. S. Tallason,
Seward. Sat-tf
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Anchorage, Al
aska, August 24, 1923.
Notice is hereby given that John
Kohler, of Homer, Alaska, who on Jan
uary 29, 1921, made Homestead Entrv,
No. 04059, for SW1-4 SE1-4, SE1-4
SW1-4 Sec. IS, and NW1-4 NE1-4.
NE 1-4 MV 1-4, Section 19, Town
ship 68, Range 13W, Seward Meridian,
has filed notice of intention to make
three year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described before Mae ,
Harrington, at Homer, Alaska, on the j
6th day of October, 1923.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mrs. D. M. Woodard, of Homer Al
aska.
Henry Ohlsen, of Homer, Alaska.
Stanton Shafer, of Homer, Alaska, i
Joseph Lee, of Homer, Alaska.
FRANK A. COYLE
Register, j
First publication Aug. 27, 1923.
Last publication Oct. 2, 1923. 30t d |
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Sept. 33
Arrives
Seward
Sept. 20
South from
Seward
Sept. 26
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Aug. 30 Sept. 6th Sept. 11
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Ports, including Anchorage and Kodiak.
For freight space or passenger reservations wire
or write
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Seward, Alaska
Pacific Coastwise Jervice
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STEAMSHIP STARR
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
SEPTEMBER 8th
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
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BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
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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
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SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
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Brown & Hawkins
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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.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. & A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
visiting Brethern wel
come. W. O. 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.
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 POST, NO. FIVE
AMERICAN LEGION
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays.
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj. f
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