Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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TREND OF NATIONAL THOUGHT
“It was a fortunate day for the United States when Secretary of
State Wm. H. Seward bought Alaska for eight million dollars. Russia was ;
tired of the place, having killed off the sea otter that supplied the finest j
fur for the Russian noblemen's coats.
“On the Kodiak island, off the coast of Alaska, live the Kodiak
bears, biggest in the world. A few go to shoot them and have the 1
pleasure of telling about it afterward.
“Southwest of Kodiak island lies Chirikoff island, and if news from
there is verified, thousands will rush to Chirikoff for one going to
Kodiak.
Jack McCord is believed to have discovered on Chirikoff deposits
of platinum, more precious than gold.”
Thus sayeth Arthur Brisbane, top hole of the Iiearst string of news
papers.
As indicated by Air. Brisbane’s observation about Chirikoff island, ;
the outside world is awaiting news from Alaska of a confirmatory na
ture to direct a stream of humanity into the Territory akin to that of
the days of ‘98.
Efforts to confirm the importance of the McCord find, elicited the
statement from McCord himself that he was not prepared to make a
statement as to the importance of the find until he had set up a sluice
box and extracted sufficient platinum to get an accurate estimate of its
worth, when he would give the facts to the world.
From day to day news is received of some important find. Be
cause they are in districts known to have been producing for many
years, they create little local interest.
Take the case of the finding of the $500 nugget some years ago on
the Kobuk. and for which prospectors have made desultory search in
an effort to trace its source. George Light, trader and miner of the
district, is authority for the statement that an old prospector brought
in the nugget, with quartz clinging to it. He died before anyone learn
ed where he had picked it up in the Brooks range.
That announcement, unaccompanied by explanations, would have
sent men scurrying across the nation to locate the bonanza.
We believe the spirit of 1898 is still alive. We have confidence it
exists among the number of those now entering the Territory to better
their conditions. Who knows but we are receiving more ’98ers, and that
some “chechako,” with no better sense than to dig a hole some place
where he hadn’t ought to, will supply just what Mr. Brisbane down
deep in his heart wishes; a find that will give the nation a thrill, now j
that racketeering is becoming commonplace and high life divorce cases
with salacious trimmings have a rival in the Wednesday night prayer
meeting in point of interest.
Again we say to the newcomer, listen to all the croaking you can,
take all of the advice of those who would send you back to the States.
Then don't believe a word of it. Get in and dig.
Contrasts in rotogravure section: Daughters of the American
Revolution, whose forebears fought for freedom, and the dry members
of the Women’s National Committee for Law Enforcement, authors of
the revolution which defeated the aims of the former.
Judged by the wet seintiment in the States, we are likely to have
our volcanoes extinguished on another Literary Digest poll.
Clarence Darrow suggests the freeing of Leopold and Loeb “because !
they are hardly likely to commit another murder.” Yes, everyone ought!
to have at least one murder to complete the family coat of arms. |
Capone says he didn’t get a break. Nor will he get it out of Atlanta
if they can help it.
Gosh! It must be getting tough for the bootleggers in Cordova.
Mayor Chase claims that the hootch hounds are trading a pint of crawl
out on your face for 20 fish!
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AMPLE GOLD IS IN
SIGHT BUT MUST
EARN A GRUBSTAKE
Four feet of marcasite (arsenical
iron) ore, carrying an average value
of $27 80 per ton, is the reward of
I the winter’s work of Dan McMul
len.
The ore has been developed in a
110-foot tunnel, all of which Mr.
McMullen has driven unaided. The
| strike was made near Mile 14 on the
Mocse Pass truck road, about one
and a half miles from the road and i
on its right side.
Speaking of the developments,
Mr. McMullen said the topography
gives foot for foot for his tunnel,
and as the vein is traceable for con
siderable distance up the hill and
holding strong as the tunnel pro
gresses, he believes he has a mine.
The tunnel was driven alongside
to shoot off ore and wall shots put
in at intervals to determine the I
width. There is little variation in I
width and sampling reveals that!
the values are generally distrib
uted.
The returns of $27.80 came from
mass sampling, taken across the!
entire face of the ore shoot- Mr. j
McMullen says that he can pick j
specimens which assay up into big!
figures, but that he is not kidding ]
himself.
Unfortunately, work will have to j
cease during the summer owing to
the necessity of Mr. McMullen hav
ing to go to work to secure another
winter’s grubstake.
LONG MEMORY
Request programs are held every
Saturday night between 11 and 12
o’clock over KFQD, Anchorage, by
Art Harren, pianist. During one
hour recently, the young synccpa
tor rendered 50 selections, all from |
memory. In addition to his accom
plishment, Harren is also a talented
composer. The public is invited to
write or phone for request num
bers. Try to stick him.
A grand and petit jury term of i
the district court will convene at j
Anchdrage May 15.
ONE DAY ONLY
Monday, May 16, will be a special
day for anyone desiring to save
money in the cleaning of their
clothing. On that day only, all or
ders will be accepted at one-half
the regular rate.
SEWARD STEAM LAUNDRY
FEEDING FOXES
If you are interested in a feed i
that will produce quantity and
quality at a small cost, write Bert
Elstad, Petersburg, Alaska.
ALASKA ART COLLECTORS
The finest collection of Sidney
Laurence paintings in Alaska is
said to be owned by A. B. Cum
mings, general manager of the Al
aska Railroad hotel at Curry. The
oils number between 30 and 40, it:
is said, and are the envy of all art j
connoisseurs. A second magnifi
cent collection is owned by Mr. and
Mrs- Denny Hewitt, of Hewitt’s
photography shop at Anchorage.
The Coast Guard cutter Itasca,
Comdr. J. S. Baylis, will sail from
Honolulu soon and come directly
to Alaska to do patrol work along
the western portion of the Aleutian
Islands.
meal - , e
See how much better
Dr. A D. Haverstock
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
_^Seward General Hospital
E. P. Harwood
ATTORNEY AT I.AW
Seward. Alaakn
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AGENT
Deeds, Mortgages and Contracts
Attorney-at-Law Notary Public
Dr. A. R. Roberts
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FINEST BILLIARD HALL IN ALASKA
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Show tonight—8:60 o’clock
THAT FAMOUS LAUGH GETTER
A Roaring 9-Reel Comedy Staged in France.
Photographed by the Latest Process
IN FULL COLORS
Come and Laugh Your Cares Away
*****
With it We Will Show Another Comedy Drama
Of Two Reels—
“MARRY OR ELSE’’
And Also an Interesting News
The Alaska Railroad
(Mt. McKinley Pari; 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 trnin carrier s coach and handles passenger*.
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
SEWAPiD WATER SUPPLY
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 .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.
' FINEST
-kSTEAMERS
LARGEST
FLEET /
k
Steamer— Leave Leave
Seattle Seward
* YUKON.. May 7 May 13 9 p.m.
ALASKA. May 14 May 20 9 p.m.
YUKON-May 21 May 27 9 p.m.
Freighter Lakina 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. FLICKINGER. Agent