Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19.* 1904
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ALASKA FOR ALASKANS
About two years ago the manner of the expenditure of money re
ceived by various States under the provisions of the Federal Highway
Act was called to the attention of President Hoover. It was found that
in some States, notably Indiana, the highway funds, of which the
Federal government contributed. 50 per cent, were being expended
under the direction of the Governor who was also State Highway Com
missioner. That the roads were not being built under contract, but by
force account in exactly the same manner as the Alaska Road Commis
sion builds our roads.
The States w?ere notified that no more government funds would be
available until the system was changed, as a wasteful and extravagant
misuse of public funds. Despite loud protests on the part of the poli
' licians who wrere in possession of a wonderful machine for the distri
bution of patronage, the State wTere compelled to change their mode of
operations.
Under the system of competitive bids in road construction, it is
estimated that nearly twice as much road is being built for the same
money.
We again call the attention of our people to the plain disregard
of the Alaska Road Commission for the laws of Congress making it the
duty of that organization to call for bids on all work involving the
expenditure of $20,000 or more.
It is argued that competitive bidding might result in the bringing
into the Territory of Outside labor. We certainly agree that such ac
ton wmuld be bad and call attention to that part of the Road Com
mission law which permits the Secretary of War to make necessary reg
ulations covering the contracts, suggesting that a proviso be made a
part of all calls for bids requiring contractors to employ none but cit
izens of the United States and residents of the Territory of Alaska.
Big-moneyed men are killing themselves while, on the other hand,
we are “killing” ourselves trying to make money.
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A Cordova man claims the Noble prize for having discovered a
woman who can go into a grocery store, buy six articles and while
others are waiting not take up a half hour of the clerk’s time between
purchases to describe six different ills from which she is suffering.
Fish Commissioner O'Malley is assembling an aquarium of rare
fishes in Washington. A new building^is being erected for the suckers.
BARGAINS!
LADIES COATS — $5 to $15
VALUES UP TO $52.50
ALL THESE LESS THAN COST
THE BLUE SHOP
VAN GILDER HOTEL
J. S. BADGER, Prop.
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY
ROOM—STEAM HEAT
WHERE ALASKANS MEET
HOTEL ATWOOD
£L Ted Taylor, Prop.
1st AVE. & PINE STREET
SEATTLE, WASH.
Rooms Without Bath
From $1.00 Per Day
I Rooms With Private Bath
UN From $2.00 Per Day
Rates by Week er Month
Evan Jones Coal Company
—PRODUCERS OF—
Alaska's Finest Coal
Highest Grade Bituminous Coal,
carefully washed, screened and
sized to meet every requirement.
MORE HEAT UNITS PER DOLLAR
YOUR COAL DEALER CAN SUPPLY YOU
FAMOUS SCIENTIST TO
SPEND SUMMER KODIAK
Dr. Ales Hrdlicka, famous an
thropologist, of the Smithsonian
Institute, will spend the entirp
coming summer on Kodiak Island,
seeking knowledge of a prehistoric
race of dwellers on the island,
traces of which have been reported
from time to time. This informa
tion was brought to Seward by ar
rivals on the SS Admiral Evans
Wednesday. It is understood that
Dr. Hrdlicka will receive coopera
tion from Kodiak Island people
who are familiar with the topo
graphy of the country and who
know where traces of ancient civil
izations have already been found.
Dr. Ales Hrdlicka, at Washing
ton, recently said that bones found
on Kodiak Island, said to be the
remains of an old Indian chief, are
helping scientists to trace back to
Asia the origin there of the lost
American civilization.
Some scientists believe Kodiak
Island was used as a port of entry
of Asiatic tribes migrating to North
America.
Many ornaments and other ob
jects found in the Kodiak tomb re
semble those found in Aztec, Inca
and Maya graves.
TRAIN LEFT
A mixed train left Seward Wed
nesday afternoon with a number
of passengers who disembarked
from the SS Admiral Evans. The
next train to arrive in Seward will
be the passenger Friday evening at
6:30. The next train to leave Sew
ard will leave Saturday morning at
7:30. The Saturday train will be
followed by a mixed train which
will leave the local yards not earlier
than 10 a. m.
had an enjoyable visit
Mrs. M. Burnett, mother of Mrs.
John Hawkins of Seward, last w<sek
left for her home in Pasadena, Cal.,
after an enjoyable three months’
visit with her daughter, son-in-iaw
and her fine grandchild. John Haw
kins is a valued member of the
local Signal Corps staff.
Beautiful flowering hyacinths *
now on sale at ALASKA SHOP.
Miller’s Barber Shop
Shower Baths
Seward’s Pioneer
and fixDert Barber
Fred C. Miller, Prop.
JT HOTELS
SEWARD—Gus L. Harris, Seat
tle; A. Wubbenhorst, Seattle; Alex
Haggelblom, Seattle; Andy Isac
son, Seattle; C. E. Otto, Seattle;
D. Holcomb, Seattle; Mrs. W. Wil
son, Anchorage
OVERLAND—T. Tommen.
VAN GILDER —Duncan Corliss,
Nenana; Richard Wakelin, Seattle;
C. A. Devlin, Seattle; Frank Scully,
Seattle; L. S. Coffin, Seattle; A.
Condon, Seattle.
Mrs. O. Sandbeek. local resident,
underwent an operation this morn
ing at the Seward General Hos
pital.
WILL SPEAK ON ALASKA
Mayor Don Carlos Brownell was
the recipient of news from Mrs.
W. H. c. Goode, president of the '
Woman’s Home Missionary Society,
to the effect that on March 26 she
is to broadcast over KDKA, Pitts
burgh. The subject upon which
she has been asked to speak is on
Alaska generally and the insular
possessions. Sewardites, should they
be fortunate enough to tune in on
KDKA, would hear Mrs. Goode’s
speech quite early in the evening
as the Pittsburgh broadcast is to
start at 11:15 p. m., Eastern Stand
ard Time.
Complete line of U. S. Geodetic
Survey charts, tide tables and date
books for 1932. Alaska Shop.
PIONEER CLUB
NICK HODAK, Prop.
Cigars, Soft Drinks
Card Tables
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Barnhill & McGee
AIRWAYS
W e Guarantee To Save You Money on Passen
ger and freight transportation.
FOR INFORMATION SEE SEWARD DRUG CO.
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 conch and handles passenger*.
Alaisjkars. Airways
Serve All Interior Alaska
Weekly Schedules from Anchorage with U. S. Mail
For Information, rates, etc., see—
Elwyn T Swetmann
SEWARD REPRESENTATIVE
CLARK BASSET!
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
SEWARD WATER SUPPLY
Seward, Alaska
“Good Water a Necessity in Every Home”
Wayne Blue, Agent
Office in Arcade Building. Phone, Main 81
Liberty Theatre
Show tonight—8:00 o’clock
EDWARD G. ROBINSON
THE GREATEST OF UNDERWORLD
STARS. THE MAN WHO PLAYED
“LITTLE CAESAR”—Supported by—
NEIL HAMILTON — ALICE WHITE
And Others in the Drama—
“The Widow
from Chicago”
A Thrilling Detective Mystery Story
* *
* *
Also a Two Reel Comedy
—with—
LLOYD HAMILTON
One Reel Vaudeville Acts
—and—
Bruce Novelty Scenic Reel
Telephone Main 34
M’Mullen’s Grocery
FOR PROMPT DELIVERY
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
Mail and Phone orders given prompt attention
STEAMSHIP STARR
CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING
Next Sailing Out of Seward Will Be April 9
First Sailing to Nushagak Way ports leaving Seward May 16
SAN JUAN FISHING & PACKING CO.
Chas. A- Jansen, Agent
Phone Madison 139
Seward, Alaska
Travel by the f
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma Canal.
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Leaves Arrives Leaves
Vessel Seattle Seward Seward
Evans .Alar. 8 Mar. 16 Mar. 18
Evans .Mar. 30 Apr. 6 Apr. 11
Watson ..Apr. 6 Apr. 13 Apr. 18
Evans .Apr. 20 Apr. 27 May 2
Watson ..Apr. 27 May 4 May 9
Passenger accommodations on all
Admiral Line vessels have been
completely and materially improved.
You will find them very attractive
and comfortable.
min iMiimmii
WAYNE BLUE, Agent
V\ FINEST
^VSTEAMERS
LARCEST „
FLEET A
Steamer—
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YUKON _
NORTHWESTERN
YUKON ___
ALASKA .
YUKON...
ALASKA...
Leave Leave
Seattle Seward
Mar. 12 Mar. 18 9 pan.
Mar. 19 Mar. 27 11a.m.
Mar. 26 Apr. 1 9 pan.
Apr. 2 Apr. 8 9 p.m.
Apr. 9 Apr. 15 9 p.m.
Apr. 16 Apr- 22 9 pan.
S. Special rates lor round-trip fares March 12 to
' April 6 from all Alaska ports to Seward and re
turn account Grand Igloo, Pioneers of Alaska
^ Convention in Fairbanks March. Inquire about
- . them and urge your friends to attend.
Freighter Denali sail from Seattle March 5th
J. H. FLICKINGER, Agent