Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
Published Dally except Sunday by
THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY
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HARBINGERS OF SPRING
Last week it was roller skates. Today the punks are shooting mar
bles; the wrens playing hopscotch. Harold Teen, who emerges from the
shiek clan into a full-fledged Beau Brummel begins to part his hair and
don a necktie. Flappers wear a far-away, dreamy look bespeaking “the
first rising sound of that breath so soon to sweep thru the soul to pur
ify or destroy.
Husbands are startling their waives with a fervent kiss, awakening
their most serious suspicions. Dogs have ceased scrapping over bones
to romp in abandon over the grass plots. And the passing of the snows
sends Mr. Howson Lott to scurrying out back to gather up the home
brew bottles left staring the town bull in his bare face. Why waste time
with calendars and scientific deductions? Nature and a whole world
is kin.
CESSATION OF TIE CUTTING
As suspected, Colonel Ohlson is the subject of criticism because of
having called for a cessation of tie making for the railroad. But it must
be remembered that the call for ties was more in line of providing win
ter employment for a number of industrious men, than because there
was urgency for ties. Already there are some 400,000 ties stacked in the
railroad yards, more than sufficient to serve for two or three years.
Unfortunately the sporting spirit is often neglected in considera
tion of such matters. True it is disappointing to some not to be able to
continue cutting, but it must be remembered that the money thus
earned was the product of Colonel Ohlson’s thoughtfulness the situa
tion takes on another asspect. Again it is too often that the real and
supposed ills are ascribed to the management of the Alaska Railroad,
simply because he is the nearest head to hit when something disagree
able locms in connection with government operations.
Since arriving as manager of the railroad Colonel Ohlson has ex
ceeded ail others in initiative for the good of the railroad zone and in
combining purely human qualities in admnstration seldom found em
anating from such positions.
Imposed with difficulties attendant upon the misguided policy of
the Senatorial committee, a policy with which he was never in harm
ony, Colonel Ohlson’s position has been a markedly delicate one. In
stead of being content to mark time, he has shrugged his shoulders
and set out to make the railroad win on its merits regardless of such
handicaps as increased rates. He naturally expects and asks coopera
tion on the part of everyone within the scope of influence of the
enterprise to the end that full patronage will be accorded, and thus he
be assisted in maintaining large payrolls, which are the real mainspring
of business prosperity in those regions now so irreconcilable and bitter.
In this cooperation, Colonel Ohlson has the support of the railroad
employees, who grasp the significance of what it means in the way of
steady and renumerative employment.
LEGION AGAIN TO THE FORE
The value of organization, both fraternal and civic, is again dis
played through the Seward post, American Legion, which has formed
a rifle club and expects to have some spirited competitions this summer.
The Legion differs from kindred patriotic organizations in that it
is a vital, active force for social betterment while at the same time sup
plying cohesive element in holding closely associated those who val
iantly served the flag and upheld the honor of the natioln on foreign
battlefields. Possibly no organization emanating from belligerent forces
was blended so gracefully into1 the social life of the nation, or served as
a more potent agency for solidifying the true American spirit.
What was supposed to be a series of earth shocks turns out to be
Mother Nature, awakening from her long sleep and stretching herself.
The most logical way to create a permanent and potential pros
perity is to stop Alaska from hoarding her billions of gold and other
minerals and natural resources.
We are assured of at least four years without national graft. The
retiring Republicans are leaving nothing worth taking.
The world must have \ts show- Hardly had the boom of cannons
ceased in. China when Ireland hogged the front page to be followed
by the screaming farce: “The Hungry Public Would Have Jobs If They
Would Stop Hoarding!” Nov/.finishing its third consecutive run in the
National Capitol. \
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Reports of the doings of ^Congress sometimes are hard for an out
sider to understand; for examV)le> “Tlie reading of the bill under the
five minute rule occupied the remainder of the day.”
The Premier Gold mine hai paid a total of $15,350,812 in dividends
to October 5, 1931, and began operating in 1921.
It now developes that Japan was actuated by a spirit of philan
throphy in smashing the daylights out of Shanghai. She should receive
a vote of thanks from the Karpiriter’s ijnion.
We had a suspicion that things were too quiet in Ireland to last.
It cannot be denied that the tae-hackers believe in home ties.
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LOUIS OOIIIC EAST
BUT PUN TO RETURN
TO NUSKN SOME DAT
ENROUTE TO STATES
Mrs. R. B. Patterson, wife of the
Unalga Island fox farmer, arrived
in Seward Sunday on the SS Starr
from Unalaska. Mrs- Patterson will
continue on to the States on the
SS Northwestern. Mr. Patterson
accompani&d his wife to Unalaska
March 2 where they gave an en
joyable dance to the residents of
that far Westward community.
NEW TRACK RECORD
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calif.,
Mar. 28.—One of the oldest traci
records, that of the 440-yard dash,
j was smashed in the meet here
when Ben Eastman, for the Uni
versity of Stanford, dashed the
440 yards in 46.4 seconds. East
man’s time was one second better
than the old record which was es
tablished in 1916.
ELECTRICIAN DIES
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Mar. 28, —
David F. Drake, veteran electrical
engineer, who for many years
served with the Westinghouse and
Edison electrical laboratories, died
in this city Thursday at the age
of 82 years. Drake claimed the dis
tinction of being the first man to
put in an arc light in New York
City.
REJECT CHALLENGE
MONTREAL, Mar. 28, -The Cana
dian National Hockey League re
jected the American challenge for
the Stanley Cup. In a hockey
game played Friday, the Montreal
Canadians defeated the team from
New York 4 to 3. The second game
will also be played in this city with
a third game in New York.
MESSENGER NOW PRESIDENT
NEW YORK, Mar. 28, —Wm. A.
Irwin, who once delivered tele- j
grams for $10 monthly, was ap
pointed president of the U. S. Steel
Corporation, succeeding James. A.
Farrell, who'retires April 19. He
is 58 and is one of the youngest
presidents of the world’s largest in
dustries corporations.
MEET AGAIN TODAY
SHANGHAI, Mar. 28.—With pros- 1
pects for peace brighter than ever, ;
representatives of the principle int- j
erested nations were to meet again ’
Monday to discuss peace plans. The I
meeting was to be held in the same j
place as previous meetings have;
been held—in the offices of the!
British Consulate.
NOTICE
I wish to let my patrons know
I will be out of town from March
26 to April 2. Would suggest those
wishing work done for Easter to
make their appointments for Fri
day. Room 3, Johansen Apts, or
Phone Adams 90, Seward Beauty
Shoppe. 4-2
Today Alaska loses two popular
residents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kenneth
Lohnes, who are enroute to Nova
Scotia where they will make their
home for an indefinite period.
“But Alaska will always be home
to us and we shall return some
day,” both said.
Their folks are growing old and
they feel it is their duty to be with
them for the years remaining. A
righteous and kindly thought. Mr.
and Mrs. Lohnes leave on the SS
Northwestern.
Lohnes, though a young man, is
a veteran of the train service. Resi
dents will recall he was nearly
killed in 1923 when, while firing a
locomotive, he was hurled from the
cab onto the Susitna bridge. The
train ran on for over a mile before
his engineer missed him. The train
was backed up and Lohnes was
found hanging from a piece of
bridge steel by one hand. It was
estimated he had swung there for
15 minutes. To have let go would
have meant death.
Taken to the hospital, having
sustained a serious head injury
when he fell, he was unconscious
for two weeks but the same grit,
or “guts,” which refused to let go
his grip on the bridge with death
yawning below, pulled him thru.!
During all these intervening years,
he has continued to wage a battle
for his health which has been ex
tremely slow in returning.
In leaving now, Lohnes informed
The Gateway fair treatment ac
corded him by Col. Otto F. Ohlson,
general manager of the Alaska
Railroad, is greatly appreciated. I
A generous and full settlement was
given him Saturday.
So. in leaving, Mr. and Mrs. j
Lohnes are only saying “so long,” ;
not goodbye, for they are coming
back home some day.
PRISONERS SPOKE
BELFAST, Ireland, Mar. 28—Po- !
litical prisoners, who had been
jailed for participation in the Eas
ter Day rebellion of 1916 but who
were recently released when Eam
onn de Valera took over the reins
of the Irish Free State government,
made a number of “stump” speech- j
es on Easter Day. This was their
first big chance to make a speech
since their release.
Mr. and Mrs. George James de- j
parted Sunday for their Lake Kenai !
summer home. 1
Barnhill & McGee
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Fairbanks and way points.
Mixed train from Anchorage and intermediate points ar
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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.
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Liberty Theatre
SHOWING AGAIN TUESDAY
An 8-reel play showing the results that often come when
‘‘Confessions
of a Co-Ed”
A 8-reel play showing the results that often come when
youth gets too free in their ideas- The highly exciting con
ditions in some co-educational institutions. A well acted
story that will entertain everyone.
With it we will show you a very funny ghost
story comedy
“GREAT PANTS MYSTERY”
Also an interesting News
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STEAMSHIP STARR
CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING
Next Sailing Out of Seward Will Be April 9
First Sailing to Nushagak Wayports leaving Seward May 16
SAN JU AN FISHING & PACKING CO.
Chas. A- Jansen, Agent
Phone Madison 139 Seward, Alaska
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Trave! by the
Dollar Steam
ship Line from
Pacific Coast
ports to New
York via Pana
ma Canal.
Vessel
Evans ..
Watson
Evans ...
Watson
Leaves Arrives Leaves
Seattle Seward Seward
.Mar. 30
-Apr. 6
..Apr. 20
..Apr. 27
Apr. 6
Apr. 13
Apr. 27
May 4
Apr. 11
Apr. 18
May 2
May 9
Passenger accommodations on all
Admiral Line vessels have been
completely and materially improved.
You will find them very attractive
and comfortable.
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WAYNE BLUE, Agent
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ADMIRAL LINE
Steamer—
Leave Leave
Seattle Seward
NORTHWESTERN. Mar. 19 Mar. 27 11a.m.
YUKON... Mar. 26 Apr. 1 9 p m.
#ALASKA. Apr. 2 Apr. 8 9 p.m.
YUKON... Apr. 9 Apr. 15 9 p.m.
ALASKA. Apr. 16 Apr. 22 9 p.m.
YUKON. Apr. 23 Apr. 29 9 p.m.
ALASKA.„ Apr. 30 May 6 9 p.m.
* YUKON. May 7 May 13 9 p.m.
ALASKA. May 14 May 20 9 p.m.
YUKON. 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.
Freighter Denali scheduled to sail April 1
J. H. FLICKINGER. Agent