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Seward Daily Gateway OF SEWARD. ALASKA — Established August 19. 1904 Published Dally except Sunday by THE GATEWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY Entered In the post office at Seward. Alaska, as second-class matter H. V HOBEN and E. F. JESSEN. Proprietors The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to use for republlcatlon of all news dlSDatcbes credited to it. or not otherwise in this newspaper and also tbs local raws published herein. • All rights for republlcatlon of special dispatches herein are reserved. SUBSCRIPTION BATES Dally, by Carrier, per month,. .fl.9S Dali./, by mall, per month,..~. 1.00 Dally, by mail, per year, . .' " jO.OO Foreign postage (Extra) Dally,’ *U5*4lssues","""*""”*_„^."" 0.00 Weekly Gateway, by mall, per year,.... . 0,50 ADVERTISING RATE8 Per single column, one to six Inches, per Inch . 9 ,50 Per single column Inch, p»r month, . _ 5.04 Legal notices, per line, per Issue. .15 Classified Advertisements, per llue,""’per’"”laeue',’’.... .15 Notice of Final Proof Notices . ',.. 12.00 Notice to Creditors Notices . 16.00 OLDTIMER CALLED Carl Anderson, well known old tinier who has be^fi ill fo%«i long period, p|^usse<|, aw^y Friday atj 7 p. m. An&ersqjn was l»irn 'in Feella, SJfed«©,'oriVMaceh Tl, 1875. Funeral arrangements and inter ment will probably take place on Tuesday or Wednesday. GOLD STRIKE! VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 24, — Reports of a gold strike in the Pioneer mine in the Bridge river district, with ore showing as high as $50,000 a ton, were being inves tigated yesterday. “I SHOULD SAY NOT!” CAP d’ ANTIBES, France, Dec. 24, —Jeanette MacDonald, Ameri can screen favorite who will occu py Maurice Chevalier’s villa at Cannes during the holiday on the Riviera, denied reports she would marry the French comedian. "I already have one fiance,” she said.' SPENDING QUIET XMAS DOORN, Holland, Dec. 24, —Still suffering from rheumatism, for mer Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, remained in his room in Doom castle. The former Emperor and his family will celebrate a quiet Xmas. AIRPLANE BARGAIN VANCOUVER, D. C, Dec. 24, — A bargain price record for air planes was established here when a machine valued at $7,000 was seized when two Seattle airmen landed in British Columbia with out customs clearance, and was sold for $310. ON THE JOB WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24, — Senator George W. Norris, Nebras ka Republican, introduced again his long proposed resolution to abolish the electoral college, prior to adjournment of Congress un til next Tuesday. A GRACIOUS HEART ALBANY, Dec. 24, —President Elect F. D. Roosevelt, as one of his last official acts as Governor of New York, signed commutation or ders for the release of 13 inmates of State's prisons so that they may spend Xmas at their homes; he also shortened the sentences of 10 others. GOOD BYE, “BABE!” ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24, —“Hoop-a la! I’m bound for Hollywood or bust, for to see and for to enter motion pictures,” Mildred “Babe” Didrikson, Texas girl athletic star told the press. XMAS POCKET MONEY SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24, — With military precision four ban dits each with a specific assign ment help up a branch bank and escaped with $1,500. CHEERED UP A BIT TUCSON, D$c. 24, —After the J!® *our daya strenuous Workouts Coach Jock Sutherland dame out of his hole and waxed somewhat optimistic over, the prospect of remaining here for another week for the game with University of Southern California, in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena, | Jan. 2. | To spend Christmas with their J daughter. Mi's. A. D. Haverstock, j Mr. and Mrs. Thos. C- Price of An [ chorage. arrived on the last train. : Mr. Price is one of the Third Di vision's foremost attorneys; un I til recently he was U. S. Commis siner at the Inlet city. -* HOSPITAL NOTES Luke Elwell is making a very good recovery after his operation a few days ago. * * * * Mrs- Freda Bent and baby, both ; of whom are feeling fine, went I home today. -f BACK TO COLLEGE After spending the past few months and Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. | B. Slater. Miss Louise Slater will depart Sunday on the steamer Northwestern for Seattle on her way to Berkeley where she will re sume her studies at the University of California. Louise, whose school ing was obtained in Seward, has been attending the University for the past three years. Mrs. Arthur E. Frodenberg, wife of the well known young Anchor ! age business man—“Sally’s”—ac j companied by sons Norman and Rusty, returned from the States j today, passengers on the Steam j er Northwestern. The midnight express from all | points north, will thunder and snort into the local railway yards i and depot at 6:30 o’clock this ; evening. The passenger train goes : north tomorrow (Sunday) morn, ; at 7:30 o’clock. _*___ BANANA BLOSSOM TIME I I Seward continues to hold the 11932 award—a hard rubber frying pan—for mild weather. While lo cal instruments registered 18 above, Fairbanks shivered in 30 below weather; over at the gay city of Anchorage, the tempera ture was one below, Broad Pass 8 below and at Nenana where rail and water meet, the mercury stood 14 below. Among the arrivals this evening from the wilds of the Interior, will be Mrs. H. Lewis, well known res ident of Nome, who is enroute to the States. Mrs. Lewis flew to Fairbanks from Nome, thence to Anchorage. All Toys at 1-3 off Inc. ALUMNI AGAIN TAKE “PONIES” FOR A RIDE: SCORE WAS 22 TO W It was a great night for basket ball last night. Many bit the dus but not for long. Starting exactly one-hour late which is mighty bad for futur< public attendance, the first gam< saw the City girls taken into th< bailiwick of the High school girl; by the lopsided score of 25 to 9. Next, saw the Alumni win thei: second close, match against th< “Ponies,” 22 to 19. The third bout of the evening saw the Jesse Lee squad kaho< the Seward school second team the latter taking a 22 to 6 count. The batting averages: High school girls—Shellhorn 6 Skinner 4, M. Larson (*) 15. City girls—Neville 4 (*), Haw kins 2, Wills 3. Alumni—Davis 2, Shellhorn 2 R. Manthey (*) 14, Rosness 2 E. Manthey 2. Ponies—Reed 2, R. Johnston 2 C. Lang (*) 14, Peterson 1. Jesse Lee—N. Peterson 7, H. Ol sen 5, Nick Heidel (*) 8, Carl Benson 2. School 2nd—C. Larson 2, Rosen bud 2, S. Lang 2. Close checking on the part ol the referees marked the games each alone worth the price of ad mission. Don't miss the Anchor age-Sew'ard high school series ir the local rose bowl next week. Jack Lean, alderman from Coop er’s Landing, slipped into the city last evening to spend Xmas or Seward’s white way. -1 Reserve your cut flowers now foi Xmas. Brick ice cream perfectly cared for in our new frigidaire plant. The Alaska Shop. PROFESSIONAL CARDS Dr A. D. Harerstock PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Seward General Hospital F p Harwood ATTORNEY AT LAW Seward, Alaska FOR FIRE INSURANCE Curtis R. Morford AGENT Deeds, Mortgage* and Contracts j ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NOTARY PUBLIC Dr A. R. Roberts DENTIST Phone Madison 108—Tecklenberg Bldg. Donohue & Dimond ATTORNEYS AT LAW OFFICES VALDEZ AND CORDOVA XMAS GREETINGS “To all my friends, young and old, far and near, a happy Xmas and prosperous New Year.” Joe S. Hofman CHRISTMAS PROSHIS IT SEWl! SCHOOLS | A short program in observance : of Christmas was originally por | trayed by students in the High ; school assembly room Friday af ’ ternoon before students, faculty members and visitors, with the presentation of Xmas carols and 1; poems. I The grand finale featured a ’; huge, sparkling tree laden with ! i gifts which a jolly Santa Claus, ' I with two Hides, distributed with bags of candy and pop corn balls. | Conclusion of the hour’s pro 1 gram at about 2:30 brot school classes to a close until Xmas holi days are over. A delightful program was also held at Jesse Lee last evening but details are lacking at this time. FREE! FREE! FREE! A box of Haas candy with ev j ery $1.00 purchase in any depart | ment excepting news. Saturday, I December 24. The ALaska Shop. ; ---- Seward Fraternal Orders SEWARL' CHAPTER NO. 10 ORDER OF EASTERN STAR Meets the second and fourth Monday’s of each month in McMullen’s Building, at 3 p. m. Visiting members always welcome. Mrs. Hazel Erwin, W. M.; Mrs. Marian Painter, Sec. Seward Lodge No 1425 L. O. . M. Meets on every first and third Fri day of each month at 8 p. m. at I. O. O. F. Hall. All welcome. Peter N. Anderson, Director, M. A. Horner, Sec SEWARD REBEKAH LODGE NO. 6-A I. O. O. F. Meets the first and third Monday’s of each month in I. O. O. F. Hall at 8 p. m. Visiting mem bers are always welcome. Grace Neville, N. G. Ludvig Larsson, Sec’y RESURRECTION LODGE NO. A-7 I. O. O. F. _ Meets every Thursday at 8 p. m. in Odd Fellow’s Hall. Visit ing brothers welcome. Gustave R. Manthey, N. G.; Ludvig Larson, Secretary. THE AMERICAN LEGION Seward Post No. 5 Meet the first and third Wed nesday at 8 p. m. in the Harrimon Bank Building. Post Commander, Dr. A. R. Roberts; Adjutant L. J. Chillberg. SEWARD LODGE NO. 219 F. & A. M. Stated communications first and third Tuesdays of each month. Visiting brethern welcome. C LARKE ANDRESON. W. M. HAROLD E. SOGN, Sec’y. Seward Bakery & Lunch Room WE BAKE EVERY DAY! Special Orders Promptly Filled Qualiiy and Service, Our Motto Our terms are strictly cash “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” The Blue Shop Pacific Alaskan Airways, Inc. (Formerly The Alaskan Airways, Inc.) Serve all of Interior Alaska Weekly schedules from Anchorage with U. S. Mail For rates, information, etc., see Elwyn Swetmann, Seward Representative Clark Bassett, Manager Anchorage Base K. K. Kate, Seattle agent, 16 Ray Street SAVES YOU TIME AND MONEY Seward, Anchorage, Fairbanks Air Service AT YOUR SERVICE ANYTIME Rates: Seward to Anchorage $15; Seward to Fairbanks $65. Ten per cent less on round trip tares. (Joy hops, 3 passengers, $5 each, 30 minutes flying) LIBERTY THEATRE ! Saturday 8 o’clock (P.M.) Sunday 7:30*" • CHARLES RUGGLES — LILY DAMITA • supported bj’ a fine cast of comedians in the comedy drama ! “This Is The Night” | Story laid in Paris and Vienna having: to do with an Olympic • Game star and his comical domestic troubles. Full of action J and highlights. Just for entertainment. Some beautiful scenes J and singing. jufi&r7 j? I * W W l With there is an Educational, a Talkarton and j an interesting Pictorial. Seward General Hospital Seward, Alaska The Alaska Railroad (mt. mckinley parr route) TRAINS ARRIVE TRAINS DEPART Each Saturday 6:30 p. m. Each Sunday 7:30 a- m. Mixed train between Anchorage and Seward. SOUTHBOUND NORTHBOUND Each Thursday Each Sunday Mixed train for Anchorage and intermediate points leaves not earlier than 10:00 a. m. each Sunday. Mixed train carries a coach and passengers. STEAMSHIP STARR CAPTAIN ARTHUR RYNING Next Sailing About January 5 SAN JUAN FISHING & PACKING CO. Chas. A. Jansen, Agent Phone Madison 139 Seward, Alaska ADMIRAL LIME SAILINGS SEATTLE SAN FRANCISCi LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO NEW YORK 3 Leaves Seattle North EVANS .Dec. 20 EVANS .Jan. 14 EVANS .Feb. 4 EVANS .Feb. 25 EVANS . Mar. 18 Leave Sewara South EVANS .Dec. 31 EVANS .Jan. 25 EVANS .Feb. 15 EVANS .Mar. 8 EVANS .Mar. 29 Wayne Blue, Agent. Phones Main 81, Madison 40 PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. • FINEST Hn STEAM EPS A Ja-a— A LARGEST FLEET T-At/ssk\i Steamer Northwestern Alaska Northwestern Alaska Northwestern Yukon Northwestern Yukon Northwestern Lv- Seattle Dec. 17 Dec. 31 Jan. 7 Jan. 21 Jan. 28 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Mar. 4 Mar. 11 Lv. Seward Dec. 25 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Mar. 12 Mar. 19 r Ports of call: Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, June u, Haines, Skagway, Cordova, Yaldez, and Latorf he, North and South, except SS. North western does not call Latouche either direction. f- H. Flickinger, Agent