Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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GET AT THE ROOT
Secretary Wilbur is reported to have submitted a report to Chair
man Byrns of the House Appropriations Committee showing “the com
plicated Federal administration of Alaska.” The report said that “uni
fication of control and especially a single, all-embracing budget would
effect great economy in the Territory.”
But we failed to observe any pronouncement upon the cause out
of w'hich these costs grow. They are summed up in a few words: A
country which is the subject of an experiment proven a failure for 20
years and cannot be hoped to relieve the Federal treasury of these costs
until there is a change in the leasing system by a substitution of title,
whereby the resources become taxable by the Territory while at the
same time allowing private business to run its own business instead of
by an illegitimate socialism as assinine as it is blighting to initiatve.
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT
E. F. Wann. one of the best and most widely known mining engineers
of Alaska, and who has for some time been connected with i}he Fair
banks Exploration company, offered the suggestion to the Fairbanks
Chamber of Commerce that an organization be perfected with a view
to assembling accurate data on the mine prospects of the district and
endeavor to enlist capital in that field.
The suggestion merits deepest consideration, not only by Fairbanks,
but by every town in the railroad belt. Such an organization, acting
in thq capacity of a brokerage and assisted by a skilled mining engineer,
could do much to stage a mining boom in Alaska.
It requires the same effort and diligence to stimulate mining and
make it successful as with any other business- Our principle drawback
is the lack of such an organization of local capital to carry on the work
of attracting attention to the gold and other mines in this vicinity, and
then to act as an agent for those desiring to sell.
Let us not wait until wildcat promoters invade the field and spoil
it by offering unworthy propositions, thereby killing our one best bet
for establishing prosperity in this section of Alaska unmatched in its
history.
“A BAS” HOME RULE
So says the Governor.
He refers to Territorial administration of fisheries, furs and game.
Reason: ’Twould cost the Territory too much to administer these
resources: at present the Federal government is expending approxi
mately $400,000 annually for this purpose. Of course, this would have
to be paid by the Territory and. to quote Hizexelency. “the revenue of
the Territory shows diminution.”
Costs: The Federal government maintains five Game Commis
sioners and not less than 10 game wardens. The executive member of
the Game Commission’s salary is not stated, but the rank and file are
held to not exceed $900 per diem; chalk down $3,600 for this item. Add
$3,000 for the chairman, $20,000 for wardens, investment of $50,000 for
the MS Seal, assigned to the Commission in the Aleutian Islands, and
the tecommendation that $100,000 be expended for a 110-foot yacht to
replace the Seal, which is to be transferred to Southeastern Alaska, and
$3,000 for seamens’ salaries and whatever it costs for insurance, main
tenance and replacement of the yacht.
Let’s see, this aggregates something like $300,000- Deduct the new
pleasure yacht and we have $200,000. Now can the Game Commission
and allow the Legislature to pass laws governing the resources men
tioned, and we lop off another $6,600, leaving only game wardens to b«
paid. Thus, we have $193,400. Now lop off the two yachts—$150,000—
and we have $43,000.
How would the Territory meet this item? Increase the trappers’
licenses to that of British Columbia—$10; 1500 licenses, about the av
erage, would net $15,000. Add a $5.00 tax for sportsman’s gun license;
this would net approximately $10,000. Tax the prospector $2.00 for a
license giving him the right to kill game for his own use and add another
$1,000- We have a balance of $17,400 which may spread over non-resi
dent fur buyers. Then stop appropriating $10,000 to donate to predatory
animal hunters who last season spent the $10,000 and turned in $80
worth of pelts.
Since we begin to make calculations we find ourselves only $7,400
in the red.
If needs be, this could be secured by donating the extra $5,000 per
annum boost of the Governor’s salary to the Territory.
The Federal government is crying economy. Here is a chance to
prove the sincerity of the demand.
Surprising revelations are said to have been made by Percy Rock
efeller to the Senate investigating committee. We can think of noth
ing calculated to surprise them more than the announcement that
the world had turned honest or that he had discovered a movie actress
who wore some of her clothes.
It develops that the reason for abandoning the woman and eagle
on the new two-bit pieces is that the frail pulled the feathers from the
eagle’s tail for her new hat.
A leading dry advocate of Kansas says if the State votes wet he will
blow it for some other place. If he’ll just stick around a little a cyclone
will save him railroad fare.
A former Alaskan is charged with second degree arson in Seattle.
He should have tasted the stuff himself before handing it to the cop.
There is no denying that the Southeastern Alaska candidate for
delegate to the Democratic convention, who is alleged to have been
transporting a still had the proper idea about preparedness, but was
a bit previous.
Fewer college girls marry, which may indicate that higher educa
tion improves the judgment.
A man from Stockholm is reported to be engaged to wed a Holly
wood star. Well the Swedes always were adventurous.
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VOTERS AGAIN MARCH
TO POLLS TOMORROW
IT PRIMARY ELECTION
On the official notice of the pri
mary election, which has appear
ed many times in this paper during
the past month, it may have been
noticed that the voter would have
the privilege of nominating a Gov
ernor. But at this late date no one
seems to have filed for the office
and it really makes no difference
because it is a Presidential ap
pointment plum.
However, on the Republican and
Democratic sample ballots, no space
is noted for such a nomination.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26, is
primary election day and the vot
ers of Seward will have the option
of nominating 55 candidates for
various Territorial offices, includ
ing a Delegate to Congress, Nation
al Committeeman and delegates to
National Conventions.
Sample ballots of both political
parties may be obtained at the City
Clerk’s office.
The polling place, on the second
floor of the fire hall, will open at 8
a. m., closing at 7 p. m.
RIFLEMEN ATTENTION
An important meeting is called
for Wednesday evening, April 27
to decide matters of great interest
to every member. Each of you are
urged to be present at American
Legion clubrooms at 8 p. m.
J. H. FLICKINGER, Pres.
The SS Admiral Evans, of the
Pacific Steamship Company, is due
to arrive in port from the South
at 5:30 Tuesday evening, according
to word at noon today.
Five men were put to work by the
city this morning on the garbage
heap on the Lagoon road to clean
it up. The city hopes to find some
solution to Seward’s garbage dis
posal problem at one of the next
meetings.
NOTICE TOVOTEIIS
If you believe in exercising your
choice of candidates in a primary
election, vote tomorrow.
If you believe in party organi
zation, vote your party’s official
ballot, tomorrow.
Personalities of candidates are
very fine to rely upon in daily life,
but no individual ever yet was
greater than his party.
Ask for, demand from the elec
tion officials an official Republi
can ballot and make your own per
sonal selection, otherwise, a pri
mary law may be a thing of the
past.
All legislative Republican candi
dates of this Division favor a pri
mary law. Remember this, and
vote the Republican ticket.
(Seward Republican Club)
TALLAPOOSA REFUELS
The U. S. Coast Guard cutter
Tallapoosa, Capt. C. H. Dench,
commander, which recently was in
structed to proceed to the West
ward to search for the motorship ;
Eunice, which had been unreported j
for many days, returned to Seward
Sunday, refueled and then depart
ed for its Juneau base. The Eunice i
was reported safe soon after the j
Tallapoosa left for the Westward, j
LEFT A WILL
STOCKHOLM, April 25.—It was!
made known here Saturday that j
the only will left by Ivar Kruegar, |
Swedish industrialist, who com- |
mitted suicide in Paris several |
i weeks ago, was an instrument dat
ed April 16, 1930. The will provid
ed for the disposal of property said
to be worth $500,000. About $100,
| is said to have been a friend of
1 is said to havebeen a freind of
j Krenger.
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Four more weeks of school; then
vacation days. The Seward school
closes May 21.
Seattle Purity Ice Cream; most
delicious. ALASKA SHOP.
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 is
completely and modernly equipped for advanced or blind
flying. iSai
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Airplane Service to All Parts of Alaska
COMFORTABLE CABIN PLANES
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Weekly Schedules from Anchorage with U. S. Mail
For Information, rates, etc., see—
Elwyn Swetmann
SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
CLARK BASSETT KARL K. KATZ
Manager Seattle Representative
ANCHORAGE BASE 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
_SHOWING AGAIN TUESDAY
NANCY CARROLL and FREDRIC MARCH
In the Fine I>rama—
“THE NIGHT ANGEL"
A Story Laid in the City of Prague. The Intense Play of
the Public Prosecutor and a Wayward Girl.
FINE MUSICAL ATMOSPHERE
*****
With it We Will Show You an Interesting News, a Looney
Tune and a Scenic Reel. And of Special Interest
There are 400 Feet of—
mt. McKinley from an airplane
Taken by the Fox Expedition Last' Summer.
The Alaska Railroad
(Mr. McKinley Park Route)
TRAINS ARRIVE TRAINS DEPART
Each Friday 6:30 p. m. 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 carries a coach and handles passengers.
STEAMSHIP STARR
'A
k
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 SUPPLY
Seward, Alaska
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
Wayne Blue, Agent
Office in Arcade Building. Phone, Main 81
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma CanaL
Leaves
Vessel Seattle
Evans .Apr. 20
Watson ..Apr. 27
Evans .May 11
Watson ..May 18
Evans .June 1
Watson ..June 8
Arrives Leaves
Seward Seward
Apr. 27 May 2
May 4 May 9
May 18 May 23
May 25 May 30
June 8 June 13
June 15 June 20
Steamer—
YUKON._
ALASKA._
*YUKON_
ALASKA._
YUKON_
Leave
Seattle
_ Apr. 23
_Apr. 30
_May 7
_May 14
_May 21
Leave
Seward
Apr. 29
May 6
May 13
May 2U
May 27
Freighter La kina is scheduled to sail
from Seattle May 5; calling False Pass
first. Cannot handle explosives.
Sailings marked (^) connect with steamer Starr
at Seward. All Sailings from Seattle at 9 a. m.
on dates shown.
J. H. FLICKING ER, Agent