The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward. Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
tntereo as Second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
{•ATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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THE PORTAGE BAY BUGABOO
Every once in a while some our
neighboring towns CQine out with an
article telling of the extension of the
railroad to Kachemak or Portage Bay.
It is reported that Colonel Steese re
cently made a trip to P0riage Bay ii
the interests of his commission, and
it is presumed that he found condi
tions there ideal for a railway termi
nus, or did not find them so, as the
case may be.
For many years Portage Bay has
been held 0ver Seward and Anchor
age as a bugaboo site for a railway
terminal. Its adherents undoubtedly
are talking just to hear themselves
advance an argument or else they do
not know actual conditions at the
Port Wells harbor. These c0nditions
are accurately portrayed in a survey
ot the proposed route and harbor by
John E. Ballaine, builder ol the Alas
ka Central railway ( now the Alaska
Railroad, otherwise known as rlie Gov
ernment railway. In this survey it
was found not feasible and practically
impossible to build a railroad to Port
age Bay ior the reason that two miles
of tunnel WQUld be necessary to get
under the mountain range separating
the present line from salt water, and
it was also found that numerous gla
cial lakes formed each year, and
swept down the valley over which the
road would pass, making it impossi
ble tQ hold a roadbed. Air. Ballaine's
survey also found Portage Bay prac
tically inaccessible from ice in the
winter months, and in conclusion de
clared the roadbed and tuuml must
a pain of the way be constructed thru
and over a shifting glacier.
Mr. Baljaine further found that it
would be impossible to haul trains
through a two-mile tunnel without
suffocating the train crews, unless the
road was electrified, which would cost
a quarter 0f a million dollars. Me
also iound that a quarter ol this sum
spent on the present roadbed would
abolish all grades and give a more
practical access to the coast. Me at
tempted to have Col. Mears build the
present road down Moose Pass and
on a water level to lurnagam Arm,
thence over the present route, but the
Colonel was infatuated with the pro
posed horseshoe curve as a tourist
asset and built that way.
The Portage Bay bugaboo has kepi
many concerns from investing in the
town ot Seward or Aneolirage, for rea
son of the proposed terminus at the
P0rt Wells base. It has damaged the
country millions of dollars, because
investors claim they would not know
“where they were at,’ until the gov
ernment adopted a settled policy, and
ceased imitating the Lord in giving
and taking way. Nenana is an exam
pie of this system. Anchorage will be
another, and were it not for the tran
sient trade, Seward would also sut
ler greatly.
Until the government appoints a
permanent head to the Alaska ItaP
road, who will adopt a permanent, un
changing policy yl development, or ot
tearing down, Alaskans in the railroad
district will be forced to mill around
and lose time, interest and money in
their projects.
Let it be announced definitely that
the railroad will build to Portage Bay,
and we can go ahead and p]an ac
cordingly, although Seward will bo
hurt none whatever by the project, a?
it must remain the only open port 1c
the interior country until «-uch time
as the weather man adopts the gov
ernmental policy.
Place your orders f0r Christmas
Cards with Sylvia. Late styles and
prices lower than last year. tf
Saturday Gateway, 53 per year.
Andy’s Express
Meets all Boats and
Trams
Prompt and Reliable Service
Phone Madison 143
C. E. ORLANDER
Jeweler
and
Watch Repairer
Wall Paper
LATEST DESIGNS
1923 STOCKS
Painting Paperhanging
TINTING
F. B. MOORE
GORE BLDG MAD. 145
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Liberty Theatre
Charles Ray
IN THE BIG NINE-REEL SUPER FEATURE
“A Tailor-made
Man”
THIS IS ONE OF THE NEW “BETTER PIC- i
TURES” PRODUCTIONS MR. RAY HAS f!
TURNED OUT SINCE JOINING THE UNI- i
TED ARTISTS—FULL OF LAUGHS FROM
START TO FINISH.
PATHE NEWS
PAID ADVERTISING
PUBLISHED BY THE BETTER SEWARD COMMITTEE
MUNICIPAL PLANTS NOT AN EXPERIMENT
Other towns in Alaska have municipal plants work
ins: successfully. All the experimenting necessary for the
City of Seward has been carried on by the Seward Light
| and Power Company, at the expense of the consumer, re
sulting in poor lights and high rates. Seward can and will
| profit by the mistakes and mismanagement of the Seward
Light and Power Company.
TAXES WILL NOT BE INCREASED
An anxious taxpayer, evidently subsidized by the
Light Company, claims the taxes will be increased by is
suing bonds. Not long ago a practical and efficient engi
neer after a thorough investigation agreed to install a
first-class light and power plant, pay upkeep, deprecia
tion, interest on bonds and bonds within fifteen years.
And in doing this would install meters and lower rates.
WHO WILL PAY THE FREIGHT? Why, the consum
ers of light and power at reduced rates. Can anything be
more fair?
Do you know that about $2000 of your taxes at the
present time goes to pay for light service? With lower
rates and reliable light and power there will be more pa
trons and demands for electricity, and greater revenues
with which to pay off the bonds and interest.
Don't Be Misled in the Purpose of Present Election
The present election is held for the purpose of get
ting an expression of the people of Seward as to whether
they are satisfied with present conditions. If the people
decide in favor of issuing bonds the next step will be to de
termine what kind of a plant is best for our purpose, then
an estimate of the cost and the amount of bonds to be is
sued, either to build another plant or buy the present
plant. Another election would have to be held to author
ize the issuance of bonds after authority is granted by
Congress.
Do not be misled by false statements or arguments
made purposely to defeat the intent of the coming elec
tion. Let it be known that Seward has come to life and is
awake to the situation and intends to straighten out the
tangle we are in, the same as other progressive towns in
Alaska.
Vote for these Bonds and Break the Bonds of Slavery
LET US SETTLE FOR ALL TIME THE QUARREL
BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF SEWARD AND THE
VESTED INTERESTS; WHICH QUARREL HAS IN
THE PAST AND WILL, UNLESS SETTLED, CON
TINUE TO ROB SEWARD OF ITS OPPORTUNITIES
OF GROWTH.
THE RADIO STATION GOES ENTIRELY OUT OF
COMMISSION NEXT MONTH. WOULD THIS HAVE
HAPPENED IF WE COULD HAVE FURNISHED
CHEAP POWER? OR THIS:
FRYE AND COMPANY.
Seattle. Wash.
March 26, 1923.
Frve-Bruhn Company, Seward. Alaska.
Gentlemen: Referring to the attached bill from the seward Light and
Power Company, amounting to $80.50 net, please torward us a copy ot any
contract you may have with the Seward Light and Power Company, and also
advise whether or not you are on a meter and why your power bills should
LIE SO HIGH
ALL THE OTHER ALASKAN BRANCHES HAVE A POWER BILL that
IS ABOUT HALF AS MUCH as yours for the year and it looks as if there
must be something wrong with the rates they are giving you OR ELSE THE"i
ARE EXORBITANT.
Please reply. frYE & COMPANY.
By Frank F. Frye.
good. WHAT
MASS MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT
Since Tuesday our lights have been
WERE WE PAYiNG FOR BEFORE?
A mass meeting will be held in A. B. hall tomorrow,
Saturday night, at 8 o'clock, for.the purpose of discussing
matters connected with the Bond issue. Mayor L. V. Ray
and Senator E. E. Chamberlin will be the principal speak
ers; and others will talk. Good music by the Seward or
chestra. All citizens are urged to be present and hear
how Seward can own its own power plant, with less cost
to the consumer.
For Live
INVESTMENTS
SEE
Don Carlos & Don Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
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ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
Joe Meherin, representing the Im
perial Candy Co., and other firms, ar
rived from the s0uth on the Alaska,
and is interviewing his many custo
mers.
ALASKA CAFE
CUISINE OF THE BEST
POPULAR PRICES
F. J. FINN, Propr.
barber shop
F. C. Miller, Prop.
SEWARD,
ALASKA
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Sails from Arrives South from
Seattle Seward Seward
Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 10
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 Jerviee
a*ADMIRAL LINE
M.it, I . ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT —^
STEAMSHIP STARR I
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
October 1st
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON 13*. SEWARD, ALASKA
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
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SHELF and HEAVY
HARDWARE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Fishermen's Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate
Hardware, Stoves and Ranges. Powder, Ammunition, Caps Guns, Puse
Paints and Oils, Furniture, Rugs Linoleum and Congoleum.
J. L. GRAEF
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General Repair Shop
PHONOGRAPHS, SEWING MA
CHINES CLEANED ANu
REPAIRED
Light Machinery a Specialty
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL WORK
PHONE ADAMS 66
INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
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
’PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Ront
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When in need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
MORFORD
oewara unapter (Mo. m
ORDER EASTERN
STAR
Meets 2nd and 4th Mon
days at 8 p. m. Visiting
Members Welcome.
CLARA PERRY, W. M.
ESTHER DOUGHEEJTY, 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.
«ome.
Seward Lodge No. 219,
F. & A. M.
^ Stated communications
/ 1st and 3rd Wednes
V days of each montn.
visiting Brethern wel
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 Tuesdaya
ELWYN SWETMANN, Com.
A. E. RUCKER, Adj.
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