Seward Daily Gateway
OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August IP, 1004
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THERE CAME A MAN
i
Nineteen hundred and 31 years and 364 days ago the
world was submerged in a panic equivalent to that of the ,
present hour.
Like water dropping upon a stone the faith ot man-;
kind in his fellow, his rulers and his God had eroded away
and the world was in a flux of uncertainty and chaos.
Greed, internecine strife, lust, murder, licentiousness
and abandon were fast hurling the then civilization back
to the very dawn of its savage beginning. Under the stim
ulus of paganism, which had swept aside the laws of
Moses and the wise men—that small remnant of culture
and intelligence left as a heritage from other decadent
civilizations—might was enthroned as the weapon for
acquiring what one desired.
Hearts bowred under the weight of woe, and the bril
liant diadem of spiritual promise, reared in the skies by
the eloquent and understanding Moses, was obscured by
the cloud of doubt and depression. Men had ceased to be
lieve that a supreme power was capable of healing
his wounds and lift him from his sea of despondency and
lead him into possession of spiritual wrealth overshadow
ing the golden talents and shekels for which he strove in
vain.
Then, like a rift in the sombre curtain, there came
a light—a light which was destined to lift man to his
highest pinnacle of freedom of mind and body—and en
throne the physically weak beside the strong.
He was Jesus, the son of Mary.
Let the metaphysical and theological mind deal with
the questions of origin. It is too complicated and too
fraught with dogma to be understood by the lay-mind.
Suffice it to say that those who had called upon the Crea
tor for a sign of His benevolence, in confirmation of His
promises, received it in the form of a symbol of flesh and
blood, endowed with a wisdom which no assault in these
1900 odd years has been capable of defeating.
From that wisdom and the code of conduct he pres
cribed for the world has sprung everything emblematic
of democracy, brotherly love, safety of life and property,
self*discipline, or what may be characterized as tangible
values in their relation to the happiness of man.
At one stroke He lifted the veil and pointed man to
the trail which has led to his emancipation. Brains dulled
and stunned under the pressure of doubt and misgiving,
expanded to develop a greater conception of the joys and
virtues of life
It is in the violation of His inhibitions that man to
day finds himself near the precipice over which other
civilizations plunged to oblivion.
The mandates are simple and easy of understanding.
They demand nothing more than the simple Command
ments issued by his predecessor, and which, when ob
served, solve every question for which mankind is grop
ing for an answer.
The natal day of Christ may be celebrated by Jew
and Gentile with equal spirit. It admits of no divergence
on a basis of creed or dogma.
It is mete that baby voices lisp the story of the Christ
child, and transubstantiate Him in the form of Santa
Claus, expressive of the opening of hearts in iov and
thanksgiving.
“For such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
The old fashion of decorating
Christmas trees with strings of
popcorn appeals to the children of
10, more than the glass balls and
trinkets commonly used.
Children enjoy helping pop the
corn and stringing it. Cranberries
at equal distances along the strings
of popcorn are attractive. Apples
hanging from the tree shine bright
ly if they have been washed and
!
i polished with a dry cloth or a little
! olive oil. Tin foil cut into thin
I strips hanging from the tree will
sparkle in any light.
If candles are used, be exceed
I ingly careful of fire. Evergreen
| trees blaze up instantly and fur
| iously if they catch fire, which they
| do very easily.
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THE CHRISTMAS SPIRT
The kind of relative most people
like is the one who sends a necktie
for Christmas, and doesn’t think it
looks familiar if she sees it on the
janitor.
LACK OF POWER DEMAND AND
AGRICULTURE SURPLUS
BASIS REPORT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.
{iP)—Engineers of the United States
War Department reported unfav
orably and against the immediate
development of the Columbia Basin
project in a report made public
Sunday.
The Columbia Basin project was
envisioned by Secretary Ray Lyman
Wilbur as a project feasible from
an economic and engineering
standpoint but it now appears that
an unfavorable report was returned
on the basis of a lack of demand
for the power to be developed and
because of the existing surplus of
agricultural products and these w
agricultural products and these
were assigned as the principal rea
sons opposing the immediate con
struction.
It is estimated that the total in
vestment that would be required for
construction would be about $400,
000,000.
The SS Victoria, due in Seward
Saturday or Sunday, is bringing a
total of 130 tons of cargo. There
are 15 tons of cargo for local de
livery, and 115 tons for distribution
to railroad points.
WARM CHRISTMAS JOB
“I suppose you send out Christ
mas cards about the way you do
everything else, Senator,” said the
Old Crab. "So I’ll be looking for
yours about the first of May."
NOME CAST III NEW
“CHECHftKOS” FILM
Word was received in a telegram
of recent date from George H.
Bowles, of the Standard Pictures
Corporation, at Hollywood, Calif.,
that a definite cast selection has
been made for the play, "The Che
chakos,” which is to be re-filmed
to fit a new "talkie” version.
It was stated that among the
prominent screen players who have
been signed up for parts in the
new “Chechako” film are: Lila Lee,
Johnny Mac Brown, Lew Cody, Ed
die Gribbon, Bert Roach, Mae Bush
and Wheeler Oakman. It is thought
that Lew Cody will probably take
the part of Elexis B. Loos and that
Miss Lila Lee will take the part
which was formerly played by Miss
Eva Gordon in the silent film. Work
on the new film was to have start
ed on December 21, or last Monday.
Sewardites will remember that
Mr. George Edw. Lewis, who was a
recent and frequent visitor in Sew
! ard, did much to promote the pres
ent plans in connection with this
picture, which mav be given a new
name to fit the “talkie” version.
Victor Jensen, a student of the
International Bible Institute of
New York. Is a visitor in Seward,
having arrived here December 16.
TWO INJURED FATALLY
NEW YORK, Dec. 24. (£>) —In
some unexplainable manner the
beam of a work car loaded with
ties became loosened Wednesday
and a number of ties were thrown
among a group of Christmas shop
pars. Two persons, in the least
were fatally injured because of the
mishap.
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GIANT CHRISTMAS TRF.E
England’s biggest Christmas tree
was that at the Crystal palace in
1878. It was 120 feet high and
built un from 1.500 small trees fixed
to a central stem. From this tree
hung 250,000 presents, flags anc
bonbons.
Make your appointments voni
Hnlfda.v W’W at the SEW ART
BEAUTY SHOP. Phone Adams 9(1
Kiddies Toyland at Alaska Shop
HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
The Famous Author of
Western Stories—
ZANE GREY S
Vivid Tale of the Great Open Spaces Where the Long Line
ol Early Pioneers Pushed Their Way Ahead Over
Every Obstacle. This One Deals With—
“Fighting Caravans ”
IN 10 REELS
This Feature has the Greatest Cast of Western
Actors Since “THE COVERED WAGON.”
ERNEST TORRENCE—TULLY MARSHALL
GARY COOPER—LILY DAMITA
FRED KOHLER
Who Keep You Laughing Most of the Time. It is in
Respect A GREAT PICTURE and Should
be Enjoyed by Everyone.
With It Is An Interesting News Reel
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Inst Received Shipment
MASTER ART LINENS
Italian Cut-work. Hand Embroidered Banquet
Sets. Luncheon Sets. Pillow Cases. Boxed Nap
kins. Guest Towels and Scarfs.
THE GIFT SUPREME!
Also a wide Range of
Novelties — Stationery — Perfumes — Toilet
Sets — Bath Salt — Handkerchiefs — Under
wear — Robes — Negligees — Coolie Coats
Gloves — Hose — Toys
MAKE THIS STORE YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS
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