Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-17
By EARL OURGlN

WITH the discovery of wealth pro- ducing sources, either in Alaska or elsewhere, the attention of the pros pector and pioneering class at once becomes centered on the possibilities 0; accruing that which has brought thousands to the Northland-the home sake.
 Since the early days of the Terri tory's history Alaska has become spot ted with numerous small towns, vil- lages, and, in a few instances, near cities, all people by those who under lake the pioneering hardships in the gamble for wealth.
 Within the past few months to the westward of Seward another town Of the old day class has sprung into eX- istence-Kanatak Located on Port age Bay, and the gateway to the fu- lure development in exploiting of Alas ka's treasure sources, kanatak, al OTeSeIN D6dIS Illt SdlilN ub"s'ih N'b pearances as did Dyea and Skagway in the days of '97 and '9S. Contrary TO general belief the town is not To- cated on Cold Bay but on Portage Bay. which at present is the base oi supplies for the Standard Oil and As Sociated companies. The location oi inc oil drilling equipment is some IS miles from the town, supplies being hauled from the bay to the fields o> tractors and trailers.
 Kanatak is located within the blgh' or bay which may be ikened to horseshoe, with bar stretching near lv two-thirds of the way across rom one point. The barrier, or reef, ln great measure affords protection to the shipping which is compelled to an chor while discharging cargo. A slop- ing beach comprises the landing la cilities. with all freight being brought ro shore in lighters, as is done al Nome and during the early days al Dvea The receding tide leaves th' lighter high and dry with the unload ing taking place while the tide is out As viewed from the steamers dech the town is of pretentious appearance covering nearly a mile along the wa terfront Strictly speaking it IS men toned as of two parts; the Old lo"h and the New Town, with here and -here among the buildings a two-story structure setting off the many frame houses comprising the business DOT lions. Dividing the two sections oI ,he town is an Indian village, which IS nresented to the visitor in a near'4 y,rimitive state with the barabaras or sod houses and the rest cache 1ob pl- darkas. Many of the native aoodes are clean in spite of the exterior ap- nearance. Warmth is the main requf site of the native, with appearance re- ceiying secondary consideration
 About an even two dozen ouslneSs houses comprise the total enterprises of both sections; the Old Town hstlhs eight; the New Town about fifteen. A brief business directory taken ln the course of their location, is as FOLLOWS:
 The Old Town
 Fred A. Henton, Kanatak Lighter age and Transfer Company. Estap- }ished since the town was started Has complement of tug and to" hoats and barges. Carl Armstrong, ol Kodiak is associated with the venture.
 Marathon Cafe; Madsen and San cos: seats forty people; equipped Wlth modern appliances and a really good meal can be secured with no appre- ciable increase in price over that ask ed for in other coastal places.
 Chas. Madsen: General Merchandise hardware, clothing and other commod- ities required in a frontier camp. Deals in furs. Will shortly inaugurate a de- livery service.
 The Gusher: M. Divyak; Clsars' soft drinks and tobaccos.
 The Anticline: Maddox & Bowker; Cigars soft drinks; also sleeping ac- commodations for 36 people; spring beds.
 Tom Dodd; Cigars and refreshments with the usual pastimes for men. The Club; Bob Mcintosh, Cigars and refreshments.
 Rutschow's, groceries, general mer-