The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska _
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Lntereo as Second Class Matter Sep
tember 2nd, 1915, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
8ATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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THE EMPIRE IS MISTAKEN
The Fairbanks News-Miner, the
Seward Gateway, the Nome Nugget,
and other papers have devoted a great
deal of space for a long time to the
abuse ot South Alaska. They have
said time alter time that their re
spective parts ot Alaska have nothing
in common with us.. They have puffed
up and tried to convince themselves
that we are not a part ot Alaska. But
now, when we accept them at their
word, and ask for separation, they op
pose—at least some ot them do. They
want to keep us and tax us tor their
own benefit. That is not the Alaska
spirit as we knew it in Old Alaska.—
Juneau Empire.
The Empire is mistaken as to the
posi.ion of The Gateway upon division
of the Territory. The Gateway favors
and has always been in favor ot di
vision of the Territory, believing that
as it now exists it is too large and
unwieldy for efficient government. It
believes that if the Territory is di
vided, taking in Cordova and Valdez
the rest of the Territory would be bet
ter off.
The railway section of Alaska has!
no interests in common with the part
south of it, and constant friction is
engendered thereby. The season in
southeastern Alaska is months earlier
than that oi our section, and the fur,
fish and game laws controlling the'
southern part are not applicable toj
our section. While the game and i
1ur laws are adjusted to suit different
sections, in a way, they are not right
at the present time.
Southeastern Alaskan wants to do
business with Canadian towns and
with Canadian vessels while south-1
western Alaska pays a large freight
and passenger haul through the Cana
dians getting the cream of the busi
ness.
In case the Territory is divided it
xvould not take away from the ponula-l
tion of the. first division while adding,
several thousand in population to this
section. The roster of officials pub
lished in the Governor’s report is as
tonishing when one considers the
number of officials and hoards.
In fact, the Gateway would like to
see the Territory divided in four ter-'
ritories comprising the separate divi
visions. In case separation is accord
ed the First division, we know that
the Third will be in line for it.
Where the Gateway has differed
with the Empire is in its wild and un
reliable statistics published in advo
cating division. The Empire should
know, being at capital headquarters,
that the Third pays in more receipts
to the territorial government, and
that the First division has nothing
like 90 per cent of the population of
the Territory, nor even 50 per cent.
The facts are good enough, and
form a concrete argument for divi
sion. Why pad them.
Many prominent Alaskans are tak-1
ing issue with Delegate Sutherland
over his carrying the fish reserve1
controversy into court, believing that
Alaska will lose the friendship and
aid of Secretary Hoover. While the
Gateway has received no other ad- j j
vices than those contained in the dis-:
patches, it appears to us from this:
distance view that the question
is as uming too much magnitude for
so small a matter. Alaskans must go
to the States for its financial back
ing for mines and fisheries. If capital
reiuf't i 10 step in and develop either
one or the other, they would remain
umU veloped, as few Alaskans could
float these enterprises. On the other
ham! Alaskans get little from their
vast v -ources. Their laws are vio
late'.! with impunity, and outside in
terests advance the theory that these
resources are not owned by Alaskans
but by the people of the United States
at large which may be true legally,
but not true morally.
Whether or not a lawsuit with the
head of the fisheries department will
advance our interests at Washington,
or injure them, remains to be seen.
OFFICERS OF U. S. S. TRANSPORT
HENDERSON SEND XMAS
greeti:::.s - to seward
Through Me or L. V. Ray the offi
cers of the late presidential transport
1 S. S. Ib-o.ierson, send Christmas
^gi’eetintrs to Seward citizens.
The officers on the transport were
delighte i with the treatment accorded
the crew of the vessel while in port
here, and have repeatedly remembered
the town in various ways.
MISS FULLER LEAVING ON
WATSON FOR WESTWARD|
Miss Stella Fuller, the Delano Nurse!
has spent the last three months in
Seward doing nursing work, helping;
with the roll call, teaching classes in
home hygiene, and care of the sick,:
and doing health work in the school, j
She left on the Watson for Kodiak
and will visit Unga, Seldovia and
Kanatak in the near future. In the
spring she hopes to reach the native
villages near Latouche.
In an article recently published in,
a recent issue of an Anchorage paper
Attorney Tom Price comes out with
some interesting figures anent the di
vision of the Territorv. which he is;
in favor of. From his standpoint di-j
vision would be a hereof to the rail*
road belt on account of many reasons,!
chief of which is that Anchorage
would be in lino for the capital, owing
to its geographic location. With Mr.
Price’s reasons for division, Alaskans
should have no quarrel.. The main
thing is to accomplish division; then
fight lor the spoils.
DAUGHTER FOR M’DANNELS
A baby girl, weighing seven pounds
was born to Mr. and Mrs. Casey Mc
Dannell at Anchorage last week Mrs.
McDannel is reported in a serious con
dition.
CHRISTMAS AT WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—Christ
mas was ushered in at the White
House Monday night with a program
of community singing. The White
House grounds were thrown open to
the public.
Harding Memorial Fund
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS TONIGHT
IN STIRRING MELODRAMA
Douglas Fairbanks will be shown in i
“Robin Hood” at the Liberty tonigut,
one of the best pictures ever starred,
in by the famous movie actor. Owing
to the length of the picture, eleven!
reels, a slight increase in charge will I
be made, 75 cents being charged for
adults, 60 cents for children over!
12; and small children 25 cents.
This is a play which should not be
missed by any lover of Friar Tuck,
Richard the Lion Hearted, and Robin
Hood and his Merry Men. it is a
picture that will never be lorgotlen.
CHILBERG LOCATE IN ALASKA
J. E. Cliilberg, for many years man
ager of the Scandinavian American
bank will make his home in Ketchi
kan. He is interested in the Salt
chuck mine.
SHUGRUE WINS DLCISiON
NEW YORK, Decc. 2-1.—Johnny
Shugrue won the judge’s decision
over Luis Vincentin Chaian, light
weight in 12 rounds.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—The courts
today granted the interchurch move
ment permission to dissolve, appoint
ing a referee to conclude their afiairs.
The Seward Volunteer Fire De
partment is planning on a big time
at their New Year’s Eve ball. Tick
ets are on sale and a large attendance
is looked for. Handsome prizes will
be given.
Dry Cleaning aone at Jordan's Val
et Service. tf
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I Skates and sleds, J. L. Graef. 280-tf
H. V. Hoben SEWARD A. F. Davis
THE ALASKA TRANSFER
Want YOU
to try the
Baxter
A Li
The coal showing a greater content of heat units
per ton than any coal being mined in Alaska
Delivered to You at $11 per ton
ALSO HEALY LUMP, NUT, OR MINE RUN,
NANAIMO COAL IN SACKS OR BULK
Auto Service
OUR AUTOS MEET All BOATS and TRAINS
Telephone Orders to Main 81
After 5 p. m. until 8 a. m. Telephone Madison 24
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LIBERTY THEATRE
tonight
SPECIAL SPECIAL
Douglas Fairbanks in liis wonderful super
feature
“Robin Rood”
ELEVEN REELS
The play that receded the gold medal for the
greatest one produced
TO MISS IT WILL BE A GREAT LOSS
Owing to the great extra cost of showing this
play we will be compelled to charge 75 cents for
adults, 50 cents for big kids, and 25 cents small
The Feature will start promptly at 8:00 o’clock
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A Merry Xmas
and a
Happy New Year
Ellsworth’s
SYLVIA’S
FRAMED PICTURES
ICE CREAM
MADE DAILY
HIGH GRADE
CANDY
PHOTOGRAPHS.
CURIOS
PHONE ADAMS 128
Come in and see our
NEW BOUDOIR
CAPS, APRONS,
NECKWEAR, and
other useful XMAS
GIFTS
Banbury and Ogle
Use More
Milk
Seward Dairy
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
WALL
PAPER
The Frisco Club
NICK POOLOS, Propr.
Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies,
Soft Drinks
TRY OUR CARD TABLES
Corner Fourth and Adams Sts.
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSEN
Card Tables, Candies,
Soft Drinks, Tobaccos
Cigars and Cigarettes
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
Leaves
Seattle
Dec. 19 th
Jan. 16
Arrives
Seward
Dec. 26
Jan. 23
South fra
Seward
Dec. 31st
Jan. 27
Making all regular Southeastern and South
western ports including Seldovia and Kodiak.
CALIFORNIA SERVICE
Sailings from Seattle every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday for San Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego.
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Telephone, Main 81
Residence, Madison 40
Pacific Coastwise Service
4
STEAMSHIP STARR
STR STARR WILL MAKE JANUARY SAILING
FROM SEATTLE, DATE GIVEN LATER
San Juan Fishing and Packing Co.
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON SEWARD, ALASKA
BENSON & WHITTEMORE, Proprietors
Exclusive distributors of Budweiser, Bevo and Monopole Cigars.
The Finest Billiard and Pool Hall in Alaska
¥
THE PALACE
John Mattich, Prop.
Pool Soft Drinks Cigars
FURNISHED ROOMS
Phone Mam 55
BARBER SHOP
BATHS
F. C. Miller, Prop.
Seward Grill
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS
COURTEOUS TREATMENT
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets All Boats and Trains
DR. O. A. BRAAFLADT
Dentist
Office Hours 9 A. M. 5 to P. M.
Office open Evenings by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office, Adams 111 Res., Adams 21
RAY & DAVID
Attorneys at Law
SEWARD & ANCHORAGE
Seward Office:
Harrlman 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 Rent
Residence Phone, Madison 58
Office Phone, Madison 136
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
WM. D. COPPERNOLL
LAWYER
Seward, Alaska
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 DOUGHERTY, Sec.
Seward Rebekah
Lodge No. 6-A,
I. O. O. F.
Meets 1st and Srd
Monday's of Each
Month, 8 p. m. Visit
ing members welcome
RHODA COOPER, N. G.
VIDA RICH, Sec.
come.
Seward Lodge No. 219.
F. A A. M.
Stated communications
1st and 3rd Wednes
days of each month,
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 Tuesdays,
ELWYN SWETMANN. Com.
J. p. HANNON, Adjutant. rf'