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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WHERE REFORM SHOULD BEGIN
Once again the people of the Territory witness the
spectacle of a Legislative assembly gumshoeing itself into
office and then springing surprise legislation that was not
the product of a political platform or discussed by the in
dividual members while canvassing for office. This is not
the first time such a thing has occurred. It has been the
custom in the Territory almost since the Legislature was
created. Thus neither are the members subject to the re
demption of party pledges or responsible to those who
voted them into office. They entered the Legislature
committed to no definite program, because they were not
called upon to face their constituents personally and in
open meeting and utter their pledges and explain their
program. Without such a platform or program they are
at liberty to take any course inclination points and follow
it. Not one of the Third division members appeared
upon the public rostrum to support a platform drawn by
their parties, so they are responsible to no one.
The time to introduce such questions as greater pow
ers in Territorial government, Comptroller bills, etc., is
in the party convention. Thus the people would have
something to guide them in making a choice’ the matter
could be debated and some logical plan worked out which
would achieve the ends sought.
As long as the electorate continues to allow itself to
be imposed upon in this matter just so long will Alaska
languish and its hopes of greater Territorial powers be
deferred, and just so long will the legislators escape the
responsibility of their acts and continue to muddle and
confuse with methods which have not even the merit of
common sense to recommend them.
An abiding lesson should be gained from the pres
ent instance, and a resolution made to send no man to
Juneau who is not willing to seek his office on a clean-cut
platform wherein he is responsible not only to the people
but his party as well.
The place to begin reform in Alaska’s political af
fairs is at home. The other will come as a natural se
quence.
From The Gateway Files of
Long Ago
WEALTH FROM A WHALE
Last spring Alfred Lowell of Sew
ard found a large dead whale in a
bay out near the mouth of Resurrec
tion harbor. He said nothing about
his discovery until such time as he
was ready to turn it to some account.
Last week he took an old Indian,
named Alexie Anunga, who has been
working for him, and they proceeded
to dissect this leviathan and ascer
tain how much latent wealth it had
accumulated from its home in the
mighty deep.
Results were highly satisfactory,
as the carcass yielded 200 pounds of
whale bone that is worth, so it is
said, $8 per pound.
Thus another resource is added to
the large number ithat are already
tributary to this favored town. If
any one should be dissatisfied with
the treasure of the land, old ocean
may furnish them an opportunity to
raise the wind.
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PA1HDE OF FASHION
Enviroment was no handicap to
Miss Helen Lesniak when she decid
ed to conquer the business world.
She looked about her home town of
Frontenac, Kansas. It was a coal
mining camp of 3,000 persons, among
whom 32 nationalities were repre
sented. In spite of the outlook she
opened a lingerie shop. This shop
soon became known throughout south
eastern Kansas, over .the line into
Missouri and across the border into
Oklahoma, and Miss Lesniak found
her venture a financial success.
EMPEROR IS DIFFERENT
WASHINGTON, March 15. (£>)—
Emperor Hirohito stands apart from
his predecessrs on the Japanese
throne in at least two characteristics.
He practiced as well as played golf
as crown prince and was the first
heir apparent to leave his native
shores. -
During the last meeting of the local
fire department Florence Sullivan
was accepted as a member. Sanders
and Hopkins are on the waiting list.
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MINK TOURIST PARTIES
ARE COMING TO ALASKA
The coming summer will be a ban
ner one from a tourist standpoint in
the opinion of A. B. Cummings, man
ager of the Clirry hotel, who is now
en route to his post, after spending
a vacation in the States. Mr. Cum
mings spent the time between the ar
rival of the S. S. Alaska and departure
of Monday’s train for the north in
Seward.
“One big tourist company promised
seven parties,” said Mr. Cummings,
and others are expected to do as well.
This should make business brisk all i
along the railroad.”
While touring the States Mr. Cum
mings’ trip tok him as far east as
Michogan, with a stop-off in Chica
go.
“I do not wish to become bromidic,”
said Mr. Cummings, “but Alaska
has never done to my frame what
the chill winds of Chicago did while
I was there. Cold! The people
crowded the hotel lobbies like sheep
to escape the rigors of the zephys
from Lake Michigan with a zero tem
perature. I have never felt anything
like it in Alaska. Like the remainder
of those who could, I hugged the
steam heat and did not have any de
sire to play around outside.”
When told that since his departure,
his hotel had been made the capital
of a muskrat and beaver reserve, Mr.
Cummings pricked up his ears. When
facetiously told that he had been
chosen as custodian of all the musk
rats in his demesne and would be ex
pected to count them each season he
entered a demurrer.
“I will guarantee every tourist and
other guest at the hotel the fat of the
land, but as a rat herder I do not
qualify.
REV. GRAHAM RECOVERED
For the first time in 17 days, Rev.
Graham made his appearance on the
streets yesterday and visited briefly
with his many friends. Rev. Graham
was laid up with a severe cold a few
weeks ago, which grew worse and
finally developed into a touch of in
fluenza. Though looking a trifle weak
and with his eyes lacking some of the
humorous sparkle, he appears to be
his old self All are glad to see him
about again.
MAY OPEN REPAIR SHOP
Robert Manthey, who returned from
he States last Saturday, is consider
ing the advisability of opening an au
tomobile repair shop and garage, it
is reported. Mr. Manthey, while
Outside, went south as far as Califor
nia.
DUE TO HOP OFF TODAY
The Detroit News-Wilkins polar ex
pedition was due to hop off today
for Point Barrow, local arrivals report.
Several successful trial trips have
been made in Fairbanks and apparent
ly everything is in readiness for the
big hop across the Brooks range.
Two indoor baseball games are
scheduled for next week, 'the first of
which will probably be played o^ff
Monday night at the S. A. C. between
the Signal Corps and the “Aces.” The
second game is scheduled for later in
the week on Thursday, when the Army
again takes on the Firemen.
FOR SALE!—Bundles of old papers,
25c per bundle; Gateway office.
Picture Framing. Schallerer’s Alas
ka Shop.
Come and try our ice
cream sandwiches. The
newest of ice cream delica
cies. Candy, Cottage
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LIBERTY
THEATER
8 O’CLOCK — ONE SHOW — 8 O’CLOCK
This Perfect Cast
LIONEL BARRYMORE
JETTA GOULD
MARY BRIAN in
A. great picture play adapted from the famous novel,
“PERE GORIOT"
By BALZAC
A wonderful story of the old Paris long before the
war—Students—Artists—Aristocrats—in the most
celebrated spot in the world, the Latin Quarter of
Paris
And there’s a good two-reel comedy
‘PARIS AT
MIDNIGHT
OVERLAND GRILL
Next to the Overland Hotel
Open Day and Night
Private Boxes
Gabriel Santos Proprietor and Chef
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Better Groceries
ONLY handle Groceries that are
better than usual—in fact ours are the
best you can buy. Wholesome food-stuffs pro
ductive of tasty, enjoyable meals—that’s
what you get here. Low prices are our usual
ones.
Seward Trading Co.
Inc.
Telephone Main 135 for Quality Goods
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TEAM IS PHOTOGRAPHED
Last Saturday^ mail from Anchor
age brought over several excellent
photographs of the Seward High
school boys basketball team which
were taken during their recent series
in the Inlet city. The likenesses are
very good and are mementos which
should always be retained.
The Gem cigar store, William Geary,
proprietor, opened its doors to the pub
lic for (the first time on Saturday^ Mr.
Geary was formerly the popular
steward on the steamer Starr.
Incense and Incense Burners. Schab
lerer’s Alaska Shop.
S. A. C. MEETING
For the purpose of hearing reports
and to discuss affairs connected "with
the management of the Seward Ath
letic Club, a general meeting has been
called for Thursday night at 8 o’clock.
All officers of the association are ex
pected to be on hand as well as a
good representation of members. The
session will be called to order in the
gymnasium.
Six or seven feet of snow has fallen
within the last few days at Moraine,
local arrivals report^
Seattle Tee Cream at Sohatlerer'a
Alaska Shep. tff