SEWARD DAILY GATEWAY
SEWARD ALASKA
Established August 19, 1904
Published Daily Except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING CO.
Selbv & 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. _
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Daily Gateway, by carrier, mo. $1.25
Daily Gateway by mail . 1.00
Daily Gateway, per year.12.00
Saturday Gateway, per year. 3.00
All Subscriptions Paid in Advance
ADVERTISING RATES
Per single column inch per issue .50
Per inch per month .—. 3.50
Homestead Notices .-.- 18.00
Legal Notices per line per issue .15
Each subsequent insertion.— .10
Classified Advs., per line.. .10
GOVEIINMENT OWNERSHII*
That government ownership is a j
failure has been demonstrated so
many times that it ceases to arouse
interest. The recent turnover in the
personnel of the Alaska Railroad is
one of the best illustrations of what
might be termed a “fizzle” that we
have ever seen . The railroad started
out first under the management of
Col. Frederick Mears, an army engi
neer of considerable ability and much
ego. He constructed the line to a
point where trains could pass over
it, then devoted his time to building
up several towns and coal mines
along the road. After constructing
several hundred thousand dollars
worth of buildings and many miles
of track, together with elaborate coal
mining equipment he started to hunt
for a coal mine. Today, the project
stands abandoned, machinery rusting,
the track torn up, anti the fine gym
nasiums, tennis courts, and elaborate
buildings a habitat for bats and
snowshoe rabbits. Possibly two or
three million dollars which should
have been used in building extensions
to the railway were thrown away.
Col. Mears was recalled just at
the time he planned to build a quar
ter of a million dollar wharf and
haul the water to it by dredging.
This meant that every ton of freight
going in over the wharf would be
taken from the receipts of the rail
road.
Next came Col. James G. Steese, a
man of greater ability and better ac
quainted with Alaska than Col.
Mears, but not the liberal spender.
In fact, Col. Steese insisted upon a
quid pro quo for the government
money and wanted a dollar’s worth
of work for a dollar invested. He
lasted aobut long enough to get his
chair warm, as the crowd hungering
for government money kept the, wires
hot with charges and plots for his1
downfall. Col. Steese was given no 1
chance to make good as a railroad
man, but was shunted back into the
Road Commission where docks and
dredges were not needed. It was a
case of a man being fired for too
much zeal on the job.
Then came Lee H. Landis, a man
with an international record as a
railroad man, and hard-boiled discip
linarian. Mr. Landis started in by
discharging two-thirds of the office
force on the road and placing the
other third to work. He likewise in
creased the train service to a point
where it sounded like a railroad. But
Mr. Landis likewise was against the
building of a dock or engaging in
any enterprise that would take mon
ey from the railroad. He adopted a
policy of retrenchment that pared ex
penses to the bone and brought the
road to a point where ft was practic
ally self-supporting, which meant
that government pap would be with
drawn entirely. This rank heresy
quickly brought the attention of
those living off the railroad appro
priations to his startling inovations
and he was slated for a quick remov
al. Every charge that could go over
the wire without melting the solder
was fired into Washington, and as
usual the Department took action.
Several investigators were sent out
and so little did the secretary ap
prove of the policy of economy that
Mr. Landis was relegated to the po
sition of office boy and his actions
rescinded.
And thus it goes and will ever go
so long as the railroad is in politics.
A private corporation could run the
road with half the force and for a
quarter of the money spent, but
would not enter into business com
peting against the railroad. And that
the road must be acquired by private
interests to be a success is plainly
demonstrated. Every change in the
personnel hurts the country and also
hurts the chance of further appro
' prations. Mr. Landis was calmly in
formed several months ago that two
million dollars was needed and that
he must get it c? he would not be
supported. He did not get the mon
ey so got it in the neck.
We believe that the country can
never be self-supporting so long as
it depends upon railroad money to
support it. If we are thrown upon
our own resources we will hustle a
payroll of our owmmore quickly and
will be better off in the long run.
Personally we are against any pap
fed proposition that takes away our
independence of action and prevents
us developing our own l-esources in
our own way. We have too much
government and too much money
thrown into the territory from the
government. This action prevents our
~eople from standing on their own
feet, and keeps them cross-eyed
"’atehing for free dollars to fall in
their vicinity.
We believe the q^cker the govern
ment runs over the railroad to a
private company the quicker Alaska
and the railroad district will benefit.
As things now stand a 100 per cent
efficient railroader can bat about ten
per cent.
This article has no bearing1 on the
nresent head of the railroad, nor
does it criticise the railroad manage
ment. Rather v.*e are attempting to
chow how impossible it is to run a
government enterprise where every
complaint means an investigating
committee and a removal. We be
hove the government should place a
man of ability at the head of the
road and let him /alone. If a man
can be removed from affice every
time complaint is made against him it
impairs efficiency and harms the
whole project. And railroad money
should be spent solely on railroad im
provements, regardless of the dis
trict affected.
Seward will soon have a new ca
ble, so badly needed the past ten
years. This cable will handle all work
north of here, including Nome and
Fairbanks sections, and will be one
of the latest built, having a duplex
system and the latest receiving and
sending instruments. Business over
the old cable had increased to a point
where it was hard to handle it, and
the present cable is the first link in
a line connecting Seattle with Japan
and the Orient by way of the Aleu
tians. The new cable will bring about
ten operators here the most of whom
have families. These men stand at the
head of their profession and are paid
They will make a most desirable
class of citizens. In case they come
will they be able to secure adequate
housing? Now is the time to pre
pare for added population.
SANAK NEWS NOTES
Sanak has suffered a real misfor
tune. The Alaska Cod-Fish company
which has for many years maintain
ed several fishing stations here and
in the near vicinity has'permanently
closed its Sanak stations. A parti
cularly disagreeable feature of this
is that there will be no store on the
island.
Miss Priscilla Robinson, who has
taught the Sanak school for the past
three years, went out on the May
boat, and Mrs. C. W. Hammond who
was Sanak’s first pedagogue, has re
turned to “teach the young idea how
to shoot” for the coming term.
P. E. Nielsen and sons, Peter and
Tom are fishing in the vicinity of
King Cove. They are delivering all
their catch to the cannery at that
place. Mr. Neilsen’s second son has
joined the navy and is now in train
ing on board the U. S. S. Tennes
see.
Gus. Holmberg and sons, John and
Paul, are busy garnering a supply
of fox food for the winter. They
have decided that there is more mon
ey in the blue fox industry in this
part of the world than in anything
else. The boys are building a house
on their island and will “ride herd”
on the fox this winter. By the way
is an aggregation of fox a herd, a
school, a covey, a flock or what is
it called? (A bevy.)
Our mail boat came on the even
ing of August 10 and once again we
heard the old familiar cry, “The mail
boat is coming” and a feeling of
real sadness went over the writer
as she thought that it was not the
old Dora; for no matter how exasper
ated we used to get when she passed
us up, we all “to the westward” had
a feeling when we stepped aboard
at Seward that we would reach our
destination. When and how was in
the hands of Boreas and Arthur Mel
lick. Everyone here has nothing but
praise for the Starr . One gentleman
at King Cove remarked that the
Starr is so true to schedule that you
could set your watch By her.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris. Gunderson
made a trip to Sand Point on the 11
of the month. Mr. Gunderson re
turned in a few days but Mrs. Gun
derson stayed over to attend the
wedding of Mrs. Lena Anderson and
Conrad Lorenzen of Unga. Mrs. Gun
derson is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Andrew Grosvold.
Emil Mobeek made a trip to the
mainland last week. He took Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Feterson and outfit
to their hunting ground where they
will spend the winter. Mr. Mobecit
and his son-in-law , have a fox ranch
COPYRIGHT KEYSTONE VIEW CO„ NEW YORK
PRIDE OF FRANCE
Georges Carpentier, heavyweight
lighter.
and are like other fox raisers, busy
preparing for the maintenance of the
animals during the winter.
Fresh cigars and tobaccos at Schal
lerer’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Suits made to measure. See Ur
bach. tf.
Monarch Mailable Ranges at Graefs.
BACKACHE IS A WARNING!
Seward Folkli are Learning How to
Heed It.
Are you miserable with an aching
back? Do you get up lame and stiff;
drag through the day feeling tired,
weak and depressed ? Then you
should help your kidneys. Backache
is often the first sign of failing kid
neys. Urinary troubles quickly fol
low. Neglected, there’s danger of
gravel, dropsy or fatal Bright’s dis
ease. Don’t wait for serious kidney
sickness! Use Doan’s Pills, a stim
ulant diuretic to the kidneys, before
it is too late. A resident of this lo
cality tells an experience:
Geo. P. Hatnilton, prop., tailor
shop, 8 Ortego Ave., Santa Barbara,
Cal., says: “I had attacks of back
ache which I had been subject to for
some time and which had steadily
continued to grow more and more
annoying. I used Doan’s Pills and
they cured me of the trouble. My
cure has been permanent.” —
MORE THAN TWELVE YEARS
LATER, Mr. Hamilton said: “I have
had no need to use Doan’s Pills since
they cured me.”
60c, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Seattle Brick Ice Cream, at the Al
aska Shop. tf.
CAN USE A FEW MORE CUS
TOMERS AT THE 0. K .BARBER
SHOP.
Don’t throw the old suits away—
Jordan buys them!
« NOTICE a
a Before settling for the Winter a
a get our prices at the Overland, a
a Free Baths. a
a GORDON SHEA, a
a Mgr. a
aaaaattna»»ttaann»a
LUMBER TO SELL
SAWMILL MILE 3 1-4
Rough Lumber or
Shiplap v
Please Ask for Prices
C. LAROCHELLE, Proprr
Seward, Alaska, Box 1J64
Take
THE FUR FARMING
MAGAZINE
and know the fur business. It
deals with every phase of fur
farming. Learn how others made
a success of farming fur bearing
animals.
Address
21 COLMAN DOCK
. Seattle, Wash.
TAILORING
Come In and Get Measured for
a Suit. Guaranteed Fit.
C. HENNING
Seward, Alaska
1
SPECIAL RATE GIVEN
TO FAIRBANKS FAIR
Excursion rates have been given
on the Alaska railroad from this date
on account of the Tanana Valley
fair, to be held at Fairbanks, Septem
ber 11 to the 13th inclusive. The
rate given will be one and one-third
fare for the round trip. Selling date
Sept. 7th to Sept. 12th inclusive. Final
return limit Sept. 17. This will re
quire passengers to leave Fairbanks
Sept. 16th for all points served by
passenger trains.
Eastman Kodak Agency, Schaller
er’s Alaska Shop. tf.
Stock of Shoes
JUST ARRIVED—SELECT
YOURS NOW
Also just received our new
FALL HATS
ELLSWORTH’S
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.
GOOD QUICK
EATS SERVICE
ALASKA CAFE
Private Dining Rooms
F. J. FINN, Prop.
SEWARD GRILL
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Pleasant Surroundings
Courteous Treatment
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
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
Boat Service
Come to Lake Kenai for your
Moose Hunt, camping outfits
for rent. Write or telephone
reservations to
Howard Long
LAKEVIEW, ALASKA
Ice Cream
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
Candies
Framed Pictures, Photographs,
Curios
SYLVIA'S
Phone Adams 128
llilllllllllllllli
F
LIBERTY THEATRE
Adults 40c —ADMISSION— Children, 15c
Two Shows Tonight—7:00 and 8:45
“TRIFLING WITH HONOR”
A thrilling comedy-drama witth Rochcliffe Fellows, Buddy
Messinger, Hayden Stevenson and Fritzie Ridgway in the
cast.
AN EIGHT REEL BASEBALL STORY FULL OF
ACTION, EXCITEMENT, LOVE AND COMEDY
tI
-TOMORROW
Wesley Barry in “Printer’s Devil,” a line comedy drama,
and Baby Peggy in a fine two-reel comedy, “TIPS”
Big Dance Tonight at A. B. Hall
I
BECK & WHITE
High Grade Line of
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, &
CANDIES
\
,
FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
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
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
THE PALACE
John Mattich, Prop.
POOL, SOFT DRINKS AND
CIGARS
Furnished Rooms
Phone Main 55
Dr. A. R. Roberts
DENTIST
Located in Harriman Bank Bldg,
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
Curtis R. Morford
A*
FOR FIRE INSURANCE