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Entered in the Anchorage Postoiiice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1916.
KUSKOKWIM BRANCH RAILWAY SYSTEM.
The Alaskan Engineering Commission need not imagine
that their work will be ended with the completion of the trunk
line railway system, leading from the southern coast of Alaska
to the interior, work upon which is how well under way, be
cause we have another big job mapped out for them when this
line is completed. We refer, of course, to the branch line lead
ing from the main line to the Kuskokwim river.
The construction of this branch railway system is second
only in importance to the major project now under construc
tion. With the two great interior waterways in Alaska tapped
by the iron horse, the territory will be pretty well supplied with
railway transportation, so far as trunk lines are concerned.
When the trunk line system now under construction is complet
ed, the Commission will' have adequate equipment and have
its organization so that work could immediately be inaugurat
ed on the branch line, if funds were appropriated for the pur
pose. To get the necessary appropriation, roughly speaking,
ten million dollars, will be the job that lies before the people
concerned in the opening, to the fullest degree, of the resour
ces of Alaska. We do not believe that there will be any dif
ficulty at all in securing the necessary appropriation. We be
lieve that the building of the major project will prove so ben'
efieial toward the development of the latent resources which
it will tap, that the congress will readily appropriate the funds
necessary for the enlarged development scheme comprehended
by the Kuskokwim branch line.
To those who may not be familiar with the geography of
the country through which the proposed Kuskokwim branch
will pass, we shall briefly outline the route, as taken from a
reconnoissance map drawn by Mr. J. L. McPherson, who, under
the Taft administration railway commission, was detailed to
investigate this region.
The branch road would leave the main line at some point
between Willow creek and Little Willow creek, would cross the
Susitna river below the mouth of Littlo-AVillow, cross the Ka
hiltna river and Lake creek, thus tapping the Cache creek gold
placer camp, follow the Squenta and Happy river to Rainy
Pass, through Rainy Pass to the Kuskokwim country and
thence proceed in a northwesterly direction to McGrath, a
trading post on the Kuskokwim river.
Such a railway system would give transportation to the
known camps of Cache creek, the upper Kuskokwim, Inuoko,
Iditarod, Ruby and Marshall City, and along its course other
gold camps would undoubtedly spring up. A fine fnrnght and
passenger traffic would be developed.
Of course, Anchorage would be the chief construction base
of the Kuskokwim branch line, as it is now of the major pro
ject. Hence, we who live here have more than a passing inter
est in the beginning of this important construction work.
All that is needed to bring about this additional construc
tion work is to get the interior camps that will be benefited to
work in conjunction with us in the matter.
NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE.
The Alaska railway project is not a political issue and
work will continue, regardless of whether Wilson or Hughes is
elected president. The political organs opposed to the election
of Delegate Wickersham are seeking to make capital out of the
assertion that the republican candidate for president is not in
favor of government ownership of railway systems and hence
will be opposed to the construction of this big development
scheme in Alaska.
We publish today a speech delivered in Seattle by Delegate
Wickersham, author of the railway bill under which construc
tion is now being done. In this speech the delegate declares
that this railway project is not a political issue; that it passed
the congress by the aid of both democratic and republican
votes and that both parties are pledged to the completion of
the project.
Hence, we in Alaska need lose no sleep worrying over
the result of the presidential election, because work will pro
gress as steadily under a republican as under a democratic ad
f ministration.
It is very essential, however, that Delegate Wickersham
be returned to congress. He is the author of the bill calling
for the constrjjction of this railway system; he has aided the
passage of appropriations necessary for the continuance of
construction work; he is in touch with the entire situation; he
<‘an do more for us than any new man could possibly do.
At the polls in November, we have an opportunity of show
ing our appreciation of the delegate’s efforts in our behalf.
The Times believes that his efforts and achievements are de
serving of recognition. One of the most despicable of all
sins is that of ingratitude. Let us not be guilty of that, but let
us support those that are aiding us.
We are not advised as to the attitude of Mr. Sulzer with
regard to this railway project. We presume he is in favor of
it and will so announce himself when he comes here. But in
the very nature of things, he cannot do as much for us as Del
egate Wickersham, the author of the railway bill.
Owing to blood-poisoning of a par
ticularly virulent type setting in O.
H. Flowers, of Nome, had to have his
arm amputated recently.
The Cordova Times says the Cop
per river section will go strong for
George Dooley, the republican candi
date for territorial senator.
“The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,1916.
Vol. 1. No. 52. ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 4th and I)
“The best candy on the Pacific coast” was the decision of the judges at
the recent Seattle manufacturers’ exhibit on Augustine & Kyers’ chocolates.
A box of Olympian chocolates is an Open Sesame to many a home.
The largest assortment of Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens. Over 400
pens to select from; $2.50 up. Every pen absolutely guaranteed not to leak,
self-filling, safety cap and clip.
Have you read Rex Beach’s new novel, “The Crimson Gardenia”?
Are you a modern, up-to-date Businessman? How is your business fixed
for Books, Ledgers, Letter Files, Clips, etc.? If your time is worth money
your office supplies will cost you nothing—they will pay for themselves.
And now about Xmas and Xmas gifts.
We all know how pleasant it is to be remembered by our friends. Even a
post card at Yuletide warms up your heart and makes you feel that you are
not forgotten.
To give is a perfectly natural way of expressing our affection and love
and Xmas day is the one day of the year when everybody in the world over
celebrates by’indulging in the pleasure of giving remembrances to their
friends and relatives.
To the people outside even in our present day Alaska is still almost a
foreign country, and a gift from the “Frozen North” is doubly welcome and
is shown and remembered long after the rest of the gifts are put away.
I take great pleasure in announcing so early in the season that all of my
holiday stock is in. I have personally selected every item of it, and I can
justly say that it is the best holiday stock that was ever brought to Alaska.
In selecting it, quality and price were considered above all. It is impossible
to enumerate all of it, but I will mention a few articles like genuine Libbey
Cut Glass, Universal Percolators and Chafing Dishes, Silverware, Table Sil
verware, Carving sets, Parisian Ivory, always popular and more so this year
than ever, Cameras, both Ansco and Eastman, Victor Phonographs and Rec
ords, Books, Genuine Oil Paintings, Hand-Painted China Vases, Ladies’ Hand
Bags, and of course Toys and Dolls galore for the kiddies.
“Everything fpr Everybody” in “the store that has what you want—-when
you want it.”
We have now all kinds of Music supplies, like strings, etc.
Are you sneezing?
At this time we recommend a cold tablet we have just received, 25c per
box. It will break up your cold in a hurry.
Also a cough syrup, if you are coughing. No not neglect a cold—it often
leads to Pneumonia.
A Hot Water Bottle is a very handy thing in the house. It saved many
a doctor’s bill. A two-quart Wearever Hot Water Bottle with a two-years’
guarantee for $2.00 is a bargain.
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