The Seward Gateway
PUBLISHED DAILY
at Seward, Alaska
HAL B. SELBY
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
Entered as Second Class Matter Sep.
tember 2nd, 19.15, at the Post Office at
Seward, Alaska, under the Act of
March Third, 1879.
Published by
CATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Seward, Alaska.
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SCHOOLS MAY TEACH FOREIGN
LANGUAGES SAY COURTS.
With two dissenting votes, the Uni
ted States Supreme Court has declar
ed unconstitutional the recently en
acted State statutes which would pro
hibit the teaching or use of foreign
languages in all schools below eighth
grade, on the ground that such laws
would encroach upon the rights con
1 erred by the fourteenth amendment
of the Constitution which provides
“that no state shall deprive any per
son of life, liberty or property with
out due process of law.”
Among the states which passed
laws held void are Iowa, Ohio and
Nebraska. The agitation was an out
growth of feeling engendered during
the war when German propaganda
was fostered and when institutions
where German was taught—even the
academies and universities—abandon
ed the practice.
While, it is proper that children be
brought up under strictly American
influences; while there may be reas
onable differences of opinion as to the
propriety of permitting the teaching
of foreign tongues to pupils in lower
grades; in spite of this it is difficult
to follow the reasoning of the court
that any person is deprived of his lib
erties by such statutes “without due
process of law.” It may be right in
its conclusion but its logic seems
strained.
A WORTH-WHILE MARATHON
A 12-year-old Chicago girl was pro
claimed champion dishwasher of three
Illinois townships the other day when
she washed, wiped and stacked two
plates, two saucers, five knives, two
forks and four spoons in two and one
eighth minutes. The contest was held
at the time the police of other cities
were trying to prevent a dance mara
thon.
Meanwhile, how'ever, an 18-year-old
girl in St. Louis broke the marathon
dance record for women, which was
132 hours, by “going strong” as she
approached the 140-hour mark. Some
how, we old fashioned people cannot
but think the little Chicago girl hung
up the more worthy record of the
two.
SOME MORE BRITISH HUMOR
Heads of some of the prominent
British societies in Vancouver^ B. C.,
have been circularized with the sug
gestion that concerted action be taken
by the organizations to have the body
of George Washington removed from
United States soil and placed back
“with his ancestors in Great Britain.”
The reason for this movement is that
American archaeologists are digging
in English graveyards for the bones
of Pocohontas.
And they are right. American cu
rio hunters are too prone to trample
upon the rights of other nations with
out regard to their feelings in the
matter. The search for the remains
of Pocohontas should be stopped and
the graves refilled.
For once the British have perpe
trated a joke that can be readily un
derstood by every American.
THE COY MR. FORD.
Despite his stereotyped assertion
that he is not a candidate for the
presidency, M*r. Ford’s secretary has
indicated that the auto magnate is not
displeased over the endorsement by
citizens of Georgia. Henry’s presiden
tion boom, 1923 model, is as easily
worked over as his cars. Nobody can
take his denial seriously, and no one
who keeps track of the trend of the
times can fail to admit that he will
be a strong contender against Mr.
Harding.
The Chicago Tribune quotes him as
saying that he would not be a candi
date on the republican, the democrat
ic or third party ticket, but as a can
didate on the independent Ford tick
et. The conclusion is that the aim
of Mr. Ford is to throw the ultimate
election of a president into the house
of representatives.
As to whether this could be done or
not is largely speculation. The elec
toral college contains 531 votes and
to be elected a candidate must have
a majority, or at least 266 votes. If
the candidates of the two major par
! ties should be almost equally divided,
I as they were when Wilson was re
i elected in 1916, a third party with
considerable strength might be able
to throw the election into the house.
In 1912 Roosevelt, on a third party
i ticket, took nearly all the electoral
PRICILLA
as the fiery, passionate pet of the
French Chasseurs—CIGARETTE, the
Daughter of the Regiment, in a stu
pendous screen version of the most
romantic story of adventure and thrill
ever written—
From the Immortal Novel by
OUIDA
votes from the republicans, but was
unable to win. A repetition of the sit
uation would be largely to the advan
tage of Mr. Ford, or any other third
party candidate.
It is pointed out that should the
contest be passed to the house where
the vote is cast by states, there could
be no party majority, as the present
house—which goes into power in De
cember and which would still be in
power in 1924t is constituted. The re
publicans would control only 23 state
delegations and the democrats 20;
the five others being equally divided.
The constitution provides that the
president shall be elected “by a ma
jority” in such contest. Should Ford
win the election he must get enough
electoral votes to throw the contest
into the House and then he would
have to get the votes of twenty-five
state delegations.
But Henry is more canny and coy
than he was when he started his
peace ship to Europe. He has gained
a tremendous following by his adver
tising methods, and it is a long time
until November, 1924.
Ashton‘s Fire Sale is giving some
rare bargains in ladies’ furnishings
and children’s wear. The sale will
last until Saturday. Everything must
be sold regardless of what is brings.
Ashton’s Fire Sale.
fUWIfRS-TAXMRMISTS TANNEIfc
KETCHIKAN. ALASKA °
specializing in creating from
VIASKAN FURS THf 14TF.ST PARISIAN STYIES
THE NEW MOTORBOAT
ORMA
FOR SALE OR CHARTER
Hunting and pleasure trips will
be made Sundays and evenings.
LICENSED FOR PASSENGERS
Howard Long
SEWARD, ALASKA
BARBER SHOP
F. C. Miller, Prop.
SEWARD, ALASKA
ENOUGH of a good thing is too
much. We have entertained the con
gressional party; which will be fol
lowed by the Brooklyn Eagle part; the
Presidential party, and now comes a
telegram stating that the Buford will
reach here in July with 175 Los An
geles and San Francisco business men
aboard. If this keeps on Seward will
quit work and dissolve its businesses
into committees of entertainment. We
are glad to have them come, never
theless.
Saturday Gateway, $3 per year.
ARON ERICSON
PAINTER AND DECORATOR
MADISON 130
SIGNS
WALL
PAPER
For Live
INVESTMENTS
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SEE
Don Carlos & Don Carlos
SEXTON ANNEX
OIL LOCATIONS, FOX ISLANDS
AND MINING
DR. 0. A. BRAAFLADT
DENTIST
OFFICE OVER THE KEY
TEL. ADAMS 111
T & T CAFE
TAYLOR & THOMPSON, Prop.
Service Day and
Night
MEALS 75C AND UP
KAJJATAK, ALASKA
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OFFERS
MONEY-MAKING OPPORTUNITY TO
ENERGETIC SALESWOMEN
We want a capable, resident saleswoman to permanently handle
our Quality line in this city—over two hundred different articles,
comprising high-grade perfumes, toilet preparations, and house
hold necessities obtainable only through out Authorized represen
tatives. Our products were awarded Gold Medal at San Fran
cisco exposition,—fast sellers—supreme satisfaction guaranteed.
We have been in business for thirty-seven years, and have over
twTenty thousand sales representatives. To the right saleswoman,
we can offer attractive commissions, a share in the profits, and
an annual cash bonus. Free goods for demonstration purposes.
Others are making big money—you can too, under our exclusive
Territory plan. If you want to make money, write today giving
full details first letter.
CALIFORNIA PERFUME COMPANY
Dept. D. D. 206 Inter-State Building
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
Seward Machine Shop
CHARLES LECHNER, Proprietor
Motor Boats, Oil Drilling Machinery and Sawmill
Machinery Quickly Repaired
PLUMBING AND HEATING SHEET METAL WORKS
TELEPHONE MADISON 56
Marathon Cafe
“The Home of Good Eats”
PETER CHATHAM, Propr.
QUICK SERVICE WE AIM TO PLEASE
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S. S. ADMIRAL EVANS
Sails from Arrives South from
Seattle Seward Seward
June 21 June 27 July 3
S. S. ADMIRAL WATSON
July 5 July 11 July 16
Calling at all regular Southeastern and South
western Ports, including Anchorage and Kodiak.
For freight space or passenger reservations wire
Dr write
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
Seward, Alaska
Pacific Coastwise Service
iMIRAL LINE
ALEXANDER. PRESIDENT!
SEP:
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STEAMSHIP STARR
Will sail from Seward for Westward Alaska
on or About
JULY 12th
Steamship Starr will make special trip to Kanatak about July 1.
San Juan Fishing and Packing CoJ ¥
G. C. HENDERSON, Agent
PHONE MADISON 13*. SEWARD, ALASKA
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HEAVY
HARDWARE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Fishermen’s Supplies, Gasoline & Distillate §
Hardware, Stoves and Ranges Powder, Ammunition, Caps Guns, Fuse ?
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Paints and Oils, Furniture, Rugs Linoleum and Congoleum.
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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
’PHONE ADAMS 121
SEWARD, ALASKA
HUGH DOUGHERTY
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
Furnished Houses for Rent
D. H. WILLIAMS
UNDERTAKER
LICENSED EMBALMER
AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR
When In need of my services call
Brown & Hawkins
FOR FIRE INSURANCE
SEE
MORFORD
CITY EXPRESS
Billy Patterson
Meets All Boats and Trains
General Repair Shop
PHONOGRAPHS, SEWING MA
CHINES CLEANED AND
REPAIRED
Light Machinery a Specialty
OLD FURNITURE REPAIRED
ELECTRICAL WORK
PHONE ADAMS 66
INQUIRE OF GEO. THORKILSEN
SEWARD CLUB
CHRIST LARSEN
Card Tables, Candies,
Soft Drinks, Tobaccos
Cigars and Cigarettes
TAILORING
G. Henning
SEWARD ALASKA
SEWARD LODGES
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 DOUGHEJPTY. 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
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 GERHARD JOHN
SEN, 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.