Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904
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THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
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MAKING THE ALASKA RAILROAD WIN
Ernest Walker Sawyer, special representative of the Department of
the Interior, has inadvertently supplied the answer to the question of
how to wipe out the deficit* and make The Alaska Railroad pay.
In a brief paragraph, contained in Mr. Sawyer’s comment on a
U. S. Geolgoical Survey bulletin dealing with mineral resources along the
railroad he covered more territory than the burlesque Senatorial Com
mittee in quiry conducted by Senators Howell, Kendrick and Thomas.
This paragraph said in effect that there were large antimony de
posits in the Kantishna, pronounced by the Geological Survey of suf
ficient volume and richness to justify operation; that there was now in
operation 65 miles of truck road to these deposits making them acces
sible to capital.
Now here is the kernel in the nut of Mr. Sawyer’s observations:
“China supplies approximately 10,000 tons of antimony to the Unit
ed States annually; Europe supplies about 15 per cent. The Chinese
use coal costing $12 per ton for smelting. Coal may be obtained in the
Matanuska fields for $3.50 per ton. and there is splendid transportation
facilities for handling the raw product.’’
While according Mr. Sawyer full credit for his perspicacity in seeing
far in advance of the academic Senators, we cannot allow him to take all
of the applause- We have advocated this very idea for 10 years. Nor
was the idea original with us. We pirated it from the experience of the
Canadian Pacific Railway. The introduction of the Trail smelter as an
aid to the development of British Columbia was the key to the success
of its mineral advancement; in fact, it was the salvation of the Cana
dian Pacific Railway in its justification for extending thru the moun
tains from the prairies, a country having more than 400 miles of wilder
ness with nothing but minerals to supply tonnage. This rail system
was not actually developed to a first-class trunk system until 1912.
How well the idea of the Trail smelter was justified lies in the fact that
British Columbia quadruples Alaska in gold production and approaches
the Kennecott in copper.
It is unfortunate that The Alaska Railroad has not enjoyed the
direction of a practical empire builder Unhampered by theoretical pol
iticians. Had such been the case, the railroad would not only have
been on a paying basis many years ago, but those who have waited for
a lethargic government to introduce practical ideas of progress rather
than experimentation would have seen their dreams fructify and the
Treasury of the United States would have been relieved of an atnnual
burden of some ten millions of dollars as represented in the expendi
tures because of the lack of development of its primary resources.
Mr. Sawyer will find opposition to his suggestion. Already it has
been voiced by the big smelter interests- In this, one cannot blame
them: it is business. It is known that on the arrival of Colonel O. F.
Ohlson, as manager of the railroad, he was importuned by big capital to
supply a report on mineral resources, with a promise of the advent of
this capital on a general development program. It was not until 1931
that a survey was made, and which resulted in what Mr. Sawyer now
heralds to the world.
Herein lies a justified criticism of the government for its dereliction.
A few hundred thousand dollars spent at the outset for a pilot smelting
plant would have solved thq question of the development of coal, meet
ing the deficit and placing the railroad on a basis where it would have
been acceptable to capital. Hereby, what has been a white elephant
would have vindicated itself many years ago as one of the most prac
tical ventures conceived.
In justice to Colonel Ohlson, it may be said that the mineral de
velopment idea was his from the date of his arrival as manager. The
mineral survey last summer was the product of his farsightedness, and
the Senatorial Committee may take no credit to itself for the idea.
It is not too late for the consideration of the question, of a smelter,
and it should be done now, when the world is crying for gold and the
capitalistic mind is directed to its prouction.
WANTED—A CONSPIRATOR
John Rustgard, who for the past* 12 years has filled the office of
Attorney General without any conspicuous success except in his effort
to block the expenditure of $25,000 Territorial appropriation for the
first link of the Matanuska highway, has issued a statement that in
spite of the fact that he is appointed District Judge at Nome, he is still
a candidate for Attorney General
Rustgard admits that he was an applicant for a judgeship but in
sinuates that his appointment at this time is a conspiracy on the part
of someone and that he wants the people to vote for him at the primary
election.
We wonder just who is conspiring to give Rustgard $10,000 a year.
Whether Mr. Hoover, who appointed him, the Attorney General of the
United States, Delegate Wickersham or Captain Lathrop, all of whom
endorsed him, we are unable to guess. But we are looking for that man.
We want to catch him and tie him until he hands us a $10,000 job. Of
course, jobs like that mean little to one who has fed at the public trough
as long as Rustgard has.
We expected as much. A row has broken out among the inmatea
of New York’s Women’s House of Detection (a polite name for a pokey)
over the styles of dresses provided. The general uniform was something
after a sport costume. Some of the girls are demanding something
more in keeping with, the change in styles, and others insist on havtng
maids come to arrange their toilet.
Seward Light & Power Co.
Light, Power and Telephone Service
Contractors and Dealers in Electrical
Supplies and Appliances
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MACHINISTS and ELECTRICIANS
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—DEALERS IN— ”
BUICK, CHEVROLET and DELCO LIGHT
P. M. Ogle Garage
HUFF and BACON, Mechanics PHONE MAD. 66
WORK ON FAIRBANKS
BUILDING SHOTS SOON
R. E. MacDonald and P. J. Gor
don, of the William MacDonald
Construction Company of St. Louis,
arrived in Fairbanks last week and
announced that the $400,000 court
house would be under construction
next month; that the contract for
tearing down the old courthouse
would be let within the near fu
ture. Also, that material is ex
pected to arrive between May 1
and 15, and excavation will begin
before then.
The plans call for much orna
mentation; the lobby will be mar
ble; much aluminum scroll work
will be introduced.
No men will be hired until the old
building is razed, when three shifts
will work during the summer. Lo
cal labor will be given preference.
Lewis Bruce of St. Louis will be
general superintendent.
WAS BURIED TODAY
Funeral services for the late
Bert Eldridge, 60, pioneer of the
upper Kuskokwim, were held at
Anchorage today. Mr. Eldridge died
of heart trouble while enroute to
Anchorage by plane from Bethel
where he conducted a mercantile
business for many years.
The Nenana River ice is still in- ■
tact. The temperature at 7 p. m. >
yesterday was 26 above
Seward was passed up again! j
This time by an earthquake. Fair- j
banks was jolted Thursday night, j
Some rabbits are noticed in the
Moose Pass country but trapping in
general has been poor. Most of the
fur-bearing animals trapped were
mink and weasel.
Seattle Purity Ice Cream; most
delicious. ALASKA SHOP.
Numerous fine banquets were
enjoyed the past winter at Moose
Pass whenever Fishermen felt like
chopping holes through the lake
ice and caught a mess of golden
trout. These trout averaged eight
or 10 inches in length.
ABOUT 20 MEN THIS YEAR
It is estimated that the Bureau
of Public Roads will employ about
20 men in Moose Pass this sum
mer. The work begun last year,
that of straightening out curves
from the station to Mile 9, will be
carried forward as well as general
maintenance.
VETERANS’ COLIN
Pensioner's Wife or Children
If any pensioner deserts his wife
or children, or if there be no law
ful wife, his child or children, the
wife, or legal guardian or custodian
of the child or children, may apply
for one-half of the veteran’s pen
sion. This is also true if he enters
a Military home- Certain require
ments have to be met in either j
case. In all such cases, write “Di- !
rector of Pensions, Veterans Ad- j
ministration, Washington, D. C.,” [
giving full information and re- ;
questing forms.
Form 3-005 is used by wife ap- !
plying for half of husband’s pen- ■
sion if he deserts her.
Form 3-2440 is used in making j
application for the children, where |
there is no lawful wife, for half the j
father’s pension.
Additional information can be;
obtained by writing to the Service j
Officer of the closest American Le
gion Post or Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post.
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Phone Main 55 i
FLYING SCHOOL
To the first 10 students, we are offering a complete
private pilot’s course at the special introductory price of
$400; the regular fee is $450. This course includes 20 hours
flying and Department of Commerce regulations.
The instructor has more than four years of continuous
experience in instruction and is especially well qualified—
being a transport flier, as well. Results are guaranteed.
Students will be taught in a Deluxe Fleet training plane
with a new and latest type Kinner Motor. This plane i$
completely and modernly equipped for advanced or blind
flying. ~ Zlv’H
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Weekly Schedules from Anchorage with U. S. Mail
For Information, rates, etc., see—
Elwyn Swetmann
SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
CLARK BASSETT
Manager
ANCHORAGE BASE
KARL K. KATZ
Seattle Representative
16 RAY STREET
PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS
OF ALASKA
BASES AT VALDEZ, ANCHORAGE AND FAIRBANKS
Operating All Cabin Planes To All Points In
Alaska. Maintaining Weekly Scheduled
Operation To Kuskokwim Points.
MAIN OFFICE AT ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
LIBERTY THEATRE
Show tonight—8:00 o’clock
NO OTHER THAN THE GREAT
EL BRENDEL
One of the World’s Best Comedians in—
“Mr. Lemon of Orange’’
An 8-Reel Comedy That Will Keep You Laughing All Eve
ning. The Star Plays a Dual Part for the First
Time and Does It Wonderfully.
There Will Be a Two-Reel
Comedy—
“ONE YARD TO GO”
Screen Song Fable With
RUDY VALLEE
Taking the Lead
A PROGRAM TO ROLL THE YEARS AWAY
The Alaska Railroad
(Mt. McKinley Park Route)
TRAINS ARRIVE
Each Friday 6:30 p. m.
TRAINS DEPART
Each Saturday 7:30 a. m
Fairbanks and way points.
Mixed train from Anchorage and intermediate points ar
rives each Wednesday p. m
Mixed train for Anchorage and intermediate points leaves
not earlier than 10:00 a. m. each Saturday.
Mixed train carriei a coach and handles passengers.
STEAMSHIP STARR
CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING
Sailing to Nushagak Wayports leaving Seward May 16
SAN JUAN FISHING & PACKING CO.
Chas. A. Jansen, Agent
Phone Madison 139 Seward, Alaska
SEWARD WATER SUPPLV
Seward, Alaska
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
Wayne Blue, Agent
Office in Arcade Building. Phone, Main 81
Travel by the
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma CanaL
Leaves Arrives Leaves
Vessel Seattle Seward Seward
Evans .Apr. 20 Apr- 27 May 2
Watson ..Apr, 27 May 4 May 9
Evans .May 11 May 18 May 23
Watson ..May 18 May 25 May 30
Evans .June 1 June 8 June 13
Watson ..June 8 June 15 June 20
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
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Passenger accommodations on all
Admiral Line vessels have been
completely and materially improved.
You will find them very attractive
and comfortable.
ADMIRAL
THtAl#SKV"E
Steamer—
Leave Leave
Seattle Seward
-Apr. 16 Apr. 22 9 p.m.
_ Apr. 23 Apr. 29 9 p.m.
_Apr. 30 May 6 9 p.m.
_May 7 May 13 9 p.m.
_May 14 May 20 9 pjn.
_May 21 May 27 9 p.m.
Sailings marked (^) connect with steamer Starr
at Seward. All Sailings from Seattle at 9 a. m.
on dates shown.
J. H. FLICKINGER. Agent
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