THIS REGION IS
LOGICAL POINT
HALIBUT FLEET
JOSEPH KILDALL SAYS LOCAL
AND PORTLOCK COLD STOR
AGE PLANT, BENEFIT
HAS HUGE CAPACITY
Ship Direct to Seattle—Fishermen
Could Make Many Extra Trips
To the Halibut Banks.
Referring to the discovery of new
halibut banks in the Aleutian Islands
which may again make SeaTtle a clear
ing house for the vast amount of hal
ibut caught in the North Pacific, Jo
seph Kildall, president and general
manager of the Alaska Consolidated
Fisheries, Inc., a business visitor in
Seward, states that this plant at Port
lock with a storage capacity of one
and one-half million pounds, together
with the facilities at the local San
Juan cold storage plant, the two local
concerns should be right in line for
handling the catches of this and the
Westward districts.
Most of the halibut caught on the
present banks, the Portloek banks, are
reputed to be the largest in the world.
The U. S. Coast and Geodetic survey
bulletin reports there are 7,000 square
miles of fishing banks at a depth rang
ing from forty to seventy fathoms
deep, and 10,000 square miles of banks
ranging from forty to 125 fathoms
deep. The halibut from the Portloek
banks are landed at Prince Rupert
and shipped to American markets via j
the Canadian National railways. The j
British Columbia port captured this
business because of itst close proxi
mity to the fishing grounds, being
much closer than Seattle.
Eighty thousand pounds of halibut
were recently landed at Prince Rupert
by the American fishing vessel Scan
dia of Seattle, which vessel was in
Seward some time ago. The fish were
caught south of Unimak Island in the
Aleutian group, 1,259 miles west of
Prince Rupert—the farthest point from
which halibut has ever been brought
to that port.
Halibut fishermen, providing the
price paid them was fair, in compari
son to what they receive in Prince
Rupert and Ketchikan, by disposing
of their catch at the local plants,
could make probably three or four
more trips to the banks, where if they
made the long run south, a big ex
pense accrues in time lost, icing and
in general expense. From the local
plants the fish would be shipped di
rect to the southern markets.
Providing the transportation of the
thousands of tons of fresh halibut from
these banks direct to Seattle, through
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the local plants, it would mean that
this district would forge ahead with
great strides. The new fishing banks
are practically as close to Seattle as
to Prince Rupert and railway trans
I porttation is quicker from Seattle to
New York and Chicago than it is from
Prince Rupert to those points.
It is reported that the United States
tariff commission now has under con
sideration the request of the Canadian
government for a reduction of the
tariff on halibut shipped into the
United States.
During the past season at the Port
lock plant, progress has been satis
factory, Mr. Kildall said, by next
spring the company will be in a posi
tion to start operating. It is planned
to begin operations by first packing
codfish; later summer herring will be
packed, and also salmon will be mild
cured providing trollers can be ob
tained. It is believed a twelve months
a year fishing industry can be suc
cessfully carried on, under the pres
ent plans of the company.
Mr. Kildall’s company has six cod
fish stations in the Aleutian Islands,
and it is their intention to give these
stations to fishermen who, in turn will
i ship their catches to the Portlock
; plant where they will be prepared into
| finished products ready for the mar
kets of the world.
Included in the equipment and hold
ings of the defunct Bering Sea Fisher
j ies Company, which Mr. Kildall’s
j company took over some months ago,
was a $5,000 wireless plant. This will
be set up by spring, it is stated, and
! put into commission. There is con
! siderable other equipment in excess
of the present needs of the new com
! pany, which Mr. Kildall is disposing
of, a partial list of which will be
found in the advertising columns of
: this issue. A complete listing with
1 prices will oe maned tne uateway
I
within the next few wreeks.
During his visit in town Mr. Kildall
is a guest at the Hotel Seward.
Geisse of Talkeetna On
Way To Former Home At
Philadelphia; Back Soon
W. W. Geisse, who has been in
charge of the power plant of the
Cache Creek dredge company, arriv
ed in Seward last evening from Tal
keetna en route to his former home
in Philadelphia. 'Mr. Geisse plans re
turning next spring.
Speaking of the past season’s ac
tivities in the Cache Creek district,
Mr. Geisse said conditions were fair.
He believes there is an immense vol
ume of workable low-grade ground
laying at high altitudes, which can
and will be worked in time by some
mechanical method, other than by
dredges.
It is stated Joe Anderson, operat
Piping and Fittings for
Power Plant Construction
5000 feet 2 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe, in random
lengths, 12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with
square machined, four-bolt flanges. One end of run
grooved, opposite end and outlet tongued with steel
machined bolts, hexigon heads and nuts.
3000 feet 1 1-2 double extra strong steel pipe in lengths
12 to 30 feet each; each length fitted with square ma
chined. four bolt flanges. One end of run groved, op
posite end and outlet tongued, with steel machined
bolts, hexagon heads and nuts.
500 assorted 1 1-2 and 2 1-2 steel four bolt flanges, elbows,
tees, crosses, return bends, divided return bends, re
ducing companion flanges, flange union’s, globe and
angle valves, etc.
The piping and fittings are in first class condition, ready
for immediate delivery F. O. B. mail steamer Starr,
at Portlock, Port Chatham, Alaska.
Our price will be based up Walworth Manufacturing Com
pany’s factory catalog price F. O. B. Boston, Mass.,
thereby allowing the purchaser the cost of the freight
from the Aatlantic Coast to Alaska.
Will sell all or part of above piping and fittings and fur
nish list of quantity of different sizes on hand, upon
request.
Alaska Consolidated Fisheries, Inc.
PORTLOCK, ALASKA
ing on False Creek, a 'tributary to
Cache Creek, did well this season
and, according to present prepara
tions, will no doubt increase producr
tion to a considerable extent next
season. He has installed a high line
ditch, something entirely new for
that district, which supplies him
with ample pressure for carrying
on mining operations.
Prior to departing for Seattle on
the Yukon, Mr. Geisse is a guest at
the Hotel Van Gilder.
S.S. YUKON AT CORDOVA
The steamer Yukon, Northbound,
was scheduled to arrive ait Cordova at
3:30 this afternoon, according to the
local naval radio station.
Suggestion Made Calling
Humane Society Attention
Shipment Animals North
Seven Belgian hares were recently
shipped through Seward billed to Ar
chie Lingo at Chickaloon. Many times
past reports have come into the Gate
way office regarding shipments of ani
mals from the state, particularly
chickens. It has been suggested that
due to the size of the crates in which
the poultry are literally packed that
the attention of the humane society
should be called to these shipping
conditions. 1 ‘ M IHiMBl—
The crates in which the rabbits
were shipped in was so shallow that
the small animals were unable to
stand erect. It is reported that one
or two of them died on the way north.
Thirteen Unlucky Number
So Adds on Another Room
Fourteen rooms will be added to
the Seward hotel when the present
addition is completed, announces Os
car Dahl, proprietor of the popular
local hosterly. It was planned at first
on 13 rooms but by close figuring Mr.
Dahl avoided the unlucky thirteen,
increasing it to 14.
Today building paper and metal
lathing are being nailed to the exte
rior of the third floor annex, prepa
ratory to the stucco work next spring.
This winter will be spent in finishing
the stucco work next spring. This
winter will be spent in finishing the
interior of the rooms.
Boy Scouts Meet flour
Changed to 7 o’Clock
The local Boy Scouts meeting sched
uled for tomorrow evening at 7:30
o’clock has been advanced to the
hours of 7 to 8 o’clock owing to the
basketball team wanting the gym for
practice from 8 p. m. on.
Ladies who contemplate going to
the gym tomorrow evening are re
quested to plan accordingly. They '
may have the use of the floor until ■
7 p. m.
Mrs. Herman Boxowsky, wife of the
butcher employed by the Ship Creek
market at Anchorage, accompanied by
her two small children, will arrive in
Seward on the steamer Yukon.
Back Bad Today?
Then Find the Cause and Correct It
As Other Folks Have.
There’s little rest or peace for the
backache sufferer.
Days are tired and weary—
Night brings no respite.
Urinary troubles, headaches, dizzi
ness and nervousness, all tend to pre
vent rest #r sleep.
Why continue to be so miserable?
Why not use a stimulent diuretic
to the kidneys?
Use Doans Pills.
Thousands recommend Doan’s.
Read this interesting case:
Mrs. F. W. Baker, 409 1st East
St., South Bend, Wash., says: “I suf
fered severely with backache. For
days at a time I went around all
bent over because of the terrible
pain in my back. Some mornings I
would have to be helped up and I
was hardly able to move about for a
whole week. Doan’s Pills removed
all the trouble and I have had no re
turn of it since.”
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t
simply ask for a kidney remedy—get
Doan’s Pills—the same that Mrs.
Baker had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs.,
i Buffalo, N. Y. adv.
George J. Jenkins, train master of
the Alaska Railroad, following a brief
official trip to Seward, returned to
his Anchorage headquarters today.
Charles Mathison returned again to
S'eward yesterday from his placer
claims in the Hope district. Mr. Math
ison brought to Seward a week ago
a good-sized cleanup from the camp.
He is a guest at the ho,tel Van Gilder.
Gas On Your Stomach
Won’t Let You Sleep
Gas pressing on heart and other or
gans, sometimes causes a restless,
nervous feeling and prevents sleep.
Adlerika helps any case gas on stom
ach, unless due to deep-seated causes.
The QUICK action will surprise you.
Because Adlerika is such an excel
lent intestinal evacuant It is won
derful for constipation—if often works
in one hour and never gripes_SeNv
ard Drug Company.
H. J. Lutz, forestry man who has
been making Seward his base for the
past month, departed this morning
for the Hope region.
Dr. C. A. Pollard Anchorage dentist,
was a Seward arrival last evening. Dr.
Pollard is registered at the Van Gil
der.
Parkers’ “Big Brother’’ Eversharp
pencils, $4 00 at the Alaska Shop. tf.
Fine Toilet Articles and perfumes at
The Alaska Shop. tf.
Eyes Hurt? Try This
If your eyes hurt try simple cam
phor, witchhazel, etc., as mixed In
Lavoptic eye wash. The Instant soo
thing action is .beyond belief. One
small bottle Lavoptic helps any case
weak, strained or sore eyes. Sew
ard Drug Company.
All the latest sheet music, at The
Alaska Shop. tf.
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar, Roof Pitch,
Hyd. Lime, BB1. Lime, Paints.
Plate Glass. Glass Cutting,
Colors, Terps, Oils,
Chimney Brick, Fibered Plaster,
Varnish, Stains, Putty,
Corner Bead, Corner Lath,
Mirrors, Belting, Cement
iueausa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark,
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Doors,
Windows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick,
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
i-u WENS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
CAL M. BROSIUS
BUILDING SUPPLIES
C.M.B.
CAL M. BROSIUS
Builders’ Supplies
When things Look
BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F, I. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modern
Steam Heat
Prices Reasonable
Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA