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THE SPIRIT OF OPTIMISM.
If there is any citv in Alaska which should have the
spirit of optimism, that city should he Seward., Webster
savs that ontimism is the doctrine that everything in tki
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world is arranged for the best; a tendency to take the
most hopeful view of all matters.
Here is Seward with more men employed during the
past winter in or near, than in previous years; here is the
word direct front Washington that the Alaska railroad
wiil be completed between Anchorage and Seward; any
man that delves into facts should know that more men
have been working in the woods during the past winter,
not only in getting out wood for fuel, but timber for the<
railroad, than were ever employed before, and scores oi
these men are still employed and when the snow is off the
ground scores more will lie put to work in the woods and
hundreds of men will be put to work on the railroad; here j
is Seward trying to secure the fishing business for this
region, with excellent prospects of accomplishing the pur
pose; here is Manager Roberts of the San Juan Fishing
Canning Company, stating positively that ninety per
cent of the fishermen he talked with during the winter
in Seattle, who are fishing near Seward, are coming here
this season to dispose of their catch; here, this winter the
hotels have done a tremendous business, travel over the
trail to the interior and travel over the trail from the in
terior being heavy; here, in this city now, are fishermen,
ready to construct certain plants as soon as weather and
other matters permit—then why in the name of common
sense are there so many kill-joys in Seward, in face of
these facts'.
A rumor of some kind starts—it is carried, spreads
and from a zephyr develops into a hurricane. Why—lie
cause some one, idle, perhaps has nothing more to do than
allow imagination full scope. And when all rumors are
sifted down there is not even chaff. For get it; don’t
speak unless you KNOW what you are speaking about.
Gossip—the most despicable hell-raising mania; gossip—
as regarding business, should be tabooed as strictly as a
i.'.dge member is supposed to follow his oath; rumors are
nothing but gossi])—so seldom with any basis of founda
tion even, that any man of education, any man with God
given brains should discourage the moment they are
sprung, kill them in the inception and condemn those
spreading them as a true American would condemn and
strike the unpatriotic. Cut out the pessimism, for by your
actions are you judged and by your action you make the
bed you are bound to occupy. With our nation glorious
ly preparing for a successful struggle; with the entire
1'nited States and Territories bubbling with industry, why
not join in the general victory talk, why not be optimistic?
If there ever was a time when the silver lining was
appearing for Seward, that time is now.
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Cordova is working hard for the upper sound trade.
Seward is at the western end and can reach out and get
the business also. Seward now has the opportunity.
The Delicatessen
COOKED FOOL'S, HOT AND
COLD TO CARRY HOME.
ORDERS FOR DINNERS,
BANQUETS AND LUNCHES
C.1VEN SPECIAL ATTENTION
Hairless Seal Pelts
We pay high prices for hairless
seal pelts. We want a big sup
ply QUICK! Send them right
to us. Our references, any bank
in Seattle.
North Coast Tanning Company,
1138 West 46th Street,
Seattle.
Somewhere in the U. S. A.
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REMOrt/Zt: tN{
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Stmto
Chas A. Sulzer
Candidate For Re-election as
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
From Alaska
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“In deciding to enter the primaries us a candidate for Delegate to
Congress from Alaska, I feel impelled to make a brief statement to
the people of the territory. It is now nearly a year since I was seated
in the House as Alaska's representative to congress. During the irort
of this time the United States has been engaged in a world war, and
every resource of the nation, including money and man power is oe
ing devoted to the single purpose of winning this great war . Every
member of congress in considering legislation lor the nation, has
placed the country's war needs above all needs ami requirements ami
has subordinated his desires to the military establishment of he
United States.
“Alaska has responded nobly to the nation's call. She has gi'-en
her share willingly and unstinting^. When the democratic party
went before the people of Alaska in November, nineteen sixteen, it
stood for a certain constructive program which embodied as its prin
cipal elements a wider measure of home rule for the territory, and. a ✓
sane and rational policy in the development of natural resources and
every posible aid to the pioneers of the country.
“I have introduced among others the following bills in congress ,
which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
“Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
rule the dominating principle.
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be rail
to all and the protection of the ?*»1mon sUpply from depletion.
“Making changes in the homestead laws by abolishing the eiglity
rod reservation.
“Authorizing free survi*>s of homesteads in isolated sections.
“Changing the game laws .*> us to give the people a better oppor
tunity to use the game of the country without its being slaughtcied.
“E {tending the federal farm loan act to Alaska.
“Providing for the care of Alaska s insane within the reiiitovy.
“At all tunes 1 have endeavored to keep constantly in mind the
needs of the territory and the people of the territory. In spite of t. e
war some measure of progress has been achieved. I have assisted *u
parsing a law which helped the prospector by suspendi ig assessment
vork on claims du**ng ihe year* nineteen seventeen and nineteen
eighteen. The extension of Uie w ireless and cable system in Alaska has
been accomplished with bright prospects for a further extension.
“Recognition has been forced lor Alaska in the matter of appoint
ments to the second series of training camps for officers. Contracts
which prevented the fanners of the interior troni supplying aim>
posts with choir vegetables are cancelled.
“Suggestions and requests that I again go before the people of
Alaska have come to me from Alackans nil over the territory. Reit
erating my desire to serve the best interests of Alaska, I am submit
ting my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for
Delegate to Congress."
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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On and After April 6th, 1918, for
GOLD BONDS of
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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Bearing Interest at the Rate of
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The Bonds will be in denominations of
$50; $100; $500; $1,000; $5,000; $10,000
in COUPON or REGISTERED Form as desired
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The Bank of Seward
The Harriman National Bank
of Alaska, at Seward
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Seward Light &
Power Company
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ALASKA COMPANY SfSnrn
Sailings from Seattle
Northwestern, March 24th; Alameda, Apiil 1st;
, , Alaska, Apiil 8th; Northwestern, Apt il, 16th,
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Alameda, April 24th.
Beginning with the sailing of the Alaska, April 8, all steamships will
go to Anchorage.
A. H. McDonald, Agent.
The Seward News Company
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Seward, Alaska ADMIRAL BUILDING Rhone Main 81
SAILINGS
FROM SEATTLE:
• S. S. Farragut. March -4
Goes to Kodiak
S. S. Admiral Watson .. April (i
Goes to Anchorage
3. S. Admiral Farragut.April lf»
• CJoes to Anchorage
Sailings from Seattle for California, Wednesdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays. For further information address Wayne Blue, Agent,
Seward Alaska.
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RUBBER BELTING
Door, and Window. Ga*>ltne Stove. Oil Stove. Ammunition Gatlin.
IXL Parlor Heater. Deadening Felt Spark Plug. Bench Forge. Bellow.
Air Tight Heater.' Weather Strip. Jump Coil. *7,
Aluminum Ware Btack.mlth*. Coal Batterle. Varni.he. Fire Clay
P & B. Paper Wheel Barrow. A.be.to. Turpentine Rifle.
Malthold Roofing Fi.hing Tackle Tar Pape» J»Pan Brick
Marine Engine Oil Alcohol Stove. Valve Oil Ck>al Tar Lime
Ga. Engine Oil Seine Twine Hoor Oil Lamp. S?1*1*1*1
Lacqueret Paint Granite Ware Linked Oil Lantern. Glaa.
Denatured Alcohol Cook Stove. .up Gream Tent. ,
L&ng’a Range. Camp Stove. Paint. Shot Gun. Mercury
Phone Madison 87 J. L. GRAEF Seward, Alaska
Rubber ice creepers at J. L. Graef's.
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Andy's Express, phone Madison 143.
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Taylor's Express meets all boatu
and trains. Phone Main 122.
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City Express. Phone Main 122.
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"Ooligan nets on hand at J.%L.
Graef's.”
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Pearl Oil $1.76 a can at Graefs. tf
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For sleds and Ice skates see Graef. i
Seward Steam Laundry
Phone Main 157
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| KAWABE & BADGER
Best of Work—Quickest Deliv
ery. Family Work. Rough
Dry 121/* cents per pound
Advertise in The Gateway.
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Andy's Express, phone Madison 143.
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The Satisfy!-and
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