WANT NAVAL BASE
COLUMBIA HER
PORTLAND, Ore, July 6.—From
Montana to the Pacific ocean there
has arisen during recent months a
demand, persistent and serious, that
the mouth of the greatest river on
the Pacific coast of America, the en
trance to the 250,000 square miles
of American territory, known as the
Columbia Basin and the Inland Em
pire. receive governmental recogni
tion by the establishment there of a
naval base of the first class, with
adequate fortifications to protect this
investment.
The acorn from which this mighty
oak of senttmdnt has grown is
known as the Columbia naval com
mittee. In January, F, C. Harley
and Wallace R Sfruble started the
movement in Astoria. The necessity
for the naval base was an easy mat
ter to prove. The Pacific coast Is so
helpless at this moment that our
military experts say that in case of
an invasion the first stand American
troops could make would be in the
Bear river valley in Utah. That
means the evacuation of the Pacific
Northwest. Our naval base at Brem
erton is entirely unprotected from a
flank or rear attack so long as there j
is no adequate defense at the mouth |
of the Columbia. Furthermore, it |
is located 132 miles from the ocean I
and its entrance is dominated by ter-1
rltory of the greatest sea power in j
the world. Strategically, the mouth 1
of the Columbia is the key to the j
Northwest. From it to Alaska Is j
open American roadstead and the j
shortest route. It is the nearest
point to Yokohama. It is the entrance
to the wheat belt, to three-fourths of
our transcontinental lines, to a 500
mile navigable waterway, and to the
only water grade route to the north
west. These are arguments which
the residents of the basin considered
before making their demands. Com
mercial bodies of Eugene, Salem,
Portland and Astoria have endorsed
the movement. In March the city of
Spokane, uniting with the nival base
committee, held a preparedness con
vention in which five states were
represented. This convention was
held at the suggestion of P. N. Ber
nard, of Kallspell, Mont. Six hun
dred Portland business men have
sent a long omnibus telegram to
Washington in six sections, urging
the necessity of the naval base. The
present status of the campaign is
considered favorable.
Secretary Daniels is considering
the naval report of 1900 in conjunc
tion with the army report of 1916.
Chairman of naval committees in the
House and Senate are both friendly
to the Hawley and Lane bills for the
establishment of the naval base.
PRESENT WHEREABOUTS
OP G. li. WILSON WANTED
Inquiry has been made at the gov.
ernor’s office for information con
cerning the whereabouts of one Ueo.
L. Wilson, who was last heard from
when in Dawson, Y, T., some five
years ago. Wilson is described as
being 51 years of age, weight about
150 pounds, wears a black mous
tache, and is a light brown complex
ioned negro.
Information concerning the miss
ing man should be sent to the gov
ernor’s office at Juneau.
Will Auto to Fairbanks.
Harry Williams, who owns a 50
horsepower Cadillac car, will leave
Juneau shortly for Valdez to make a
trip over the trail to Fairbanks. He
has received a wire that Thompson’s
pass is open. Mr. Williams intends
to place several cars on the overland
route providing business offers.
High Water Copi>er River Road.
The extremely warm weather for
the past week, which extended to all
parts of the Copper river valley,
caused a sudden melting of the gla
ciers and the consequent rise in the
waters of all streams, which for a
time threatened to interfere with the
operation of the railroad.
JUST RECEIVED
On Alameda and Watson, full line
F.-esh Meats and Poultry. Sausage^
all kinds. Carstens Packing Co.
Cotton felt mattresses, bed springs
and linoleum, at Crocker’s
Ladies—Fresh green goods at
Sanitary Market .one block west ol
P'stoffice.
Girls! Try the Tacoma Cafe.
6-15tf.
Are you in a hurry? So am I. Take
the yellow car. 7-3tf
CONDEMNED Ml
MURPHYSBORO, 111., July 6.—
Ellston Scott, Illinois’ most re
prtevd murderer, sits calmly in his
cell in the county jail here, confident
he will never hang for the murder of
his sister-in-law at Carbonda’.e last
summer.
Scott wag sentenced to hang Oc
tober 16th last, but has been re
prieved five times by Governor
Dunne. His latest reprieve gives
him life until July 14.
The many reprieves grew out of a
dispute between Governor Dunne
and Sheriff White, of Jackson coun
ty. Shortly before the date set for
Scott's hanging here Joe Deberry,
smother negro murderer, expiated
his crime on the gallows. Large
posters announcing that moving pic
tures of the hanging would be shown
at a local moving picture theater
reached Governor Dunnei He made
an investigation and, according to
bis statement, two thousand persons,
most of whom had paid $2 for their
tickets, saw the Deberry hanging.
Believing the hanging of DeBerry
a disgrace to Illinois Governor
Dunne, shortly before the date Scott
was scheduled to hang, wired Sher
iff White of this county to send him
the specie number of persons who
would witness the execution
sheriff White replied by saying he
would comply with the law, which, in
this state, allows him a sufficient
number of deputies to prevent trou
ble.
The answer did not satisfy Gover
nor Dunne and he reprieved Scott.
The same routine has been gone
through five times. Now Scott in
sists he will never hang.
Governor Dunne insists he never
will commute Scott's sentence to
life, as the crime was "too revolting
to be expiated by anything but
death.”
Governor Dunne is especially an
tagonistic to capital punishment and
might see Scott still alive when his
term expires next March.
TIDES FOR KNIK ARM.
Saturday: Low water, 6:06 a. m.,
3.1: high water, 11:02 a. m., 27.3;
low water, 5:41 p. m.. 3.2; high wat
er 11:38 p. m., 29.7.
Sunday: L. w.. 7:15 a. m., 2.9:
h. w„ 12:20 p. m., 26.8; 1. w., 6:30
p. m., 3.9.
Monday: H w., 0.31 a. m., 30.0;
l. w., 8:32 a. m.. 2.3; h. w., 1:54 p.
m. , 26.7; 1. w„ 7:31 p. m., 4.3.
Anchorage Wall Paper Co., corner
Fifth and G. J. R. Rock, Prop.
Building paper, burlap, house lining,
paints, oils and stains. Estimates
cheerfully furnished. 7-6-tt
Boys! Try the Tacoma Cafe.
6-15tf.
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If you want the news subscribe
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THE MODEL
Has fresh stock of cigav candles,
photo goods, stationery, etc.
We have for sale at a very low
price one five-drawer, drop head sew
ing machine. C. B. Wark, Manfgs.
Agent. 6-24ft
Read the Daily T.mes and be an
Anchorage booster.
Singer Sewing Machines sold on
easy terms. C. B. Wark, manufac
facturer's agent. 6-13tf
When at Matanuska Eat at the
PLACE CAFE
Mrs. Hatton, Prop.
J. M. CORNELIUS
Watches j* Jewelry
Eye Glasses Fitted, Watch Repair
ing, Jewelry Made to Order.
High-class. Prices Reasonable.
Fourth and H St.
Chas.H. Mueller
MANUFACTURING FURRIER
Honesty and Reliability.
Send your Raw Furs to me to
be made into Seta while Sum
mer Prices prevail.
Remodeling and Repairing.
lSai SECOND AVENUE
Seattle • • Wash.
Rooms S l.oo per Day aid Up
Hotel Crist
GEO. CRIST, PROP.
Newly furnished and up-to
date. Rates by the week.
"Headquarters for Mining
Men."
Fourth Avenue and K Street.
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ALASKA GOLD NUGGET
Jewelry
Special Agent for the Famous
GRUEX * SONS WATCHES
940.00 to 9650.00 '
Nothing better in th« trade.
GEORGE THE JEWELER
Seward, Alaska
References: Any Seward Bank
Central Barber Shop
and BATHS
Now Open for Business. Next
door to Polley Bros-’ Store.
Union Laundry
and Bath House
Fouith Ave., Between H and I,
Anchorage
OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED
—and—
SANITARY
THE IAROEST AND CLEANEST
BATH TUBS IN ANCHORAGE (
PETER AMESTOY
MARIUS BENSON
Dealers in
ICE
8th Av. and K, facing K St.
Blacksmithing General Repair Work
Horseshoeing a Specialty
BOB SMALL
I Ox-asetylene Welding COR. C & SECOND
ALASKANS-We Pay the Postage!
on your orders for Dry Goods of every descrip
tion, mailable under Parcel Post Reegulation.
Send us your orders for such goods as can
not be supplied you by your home merchants,
and we will fill them carefully and promptly.
Dry Goods; Women’s and Children’s Ap
parel and Dress Accessories; Boys’ Clothing
and Men’s Furnishings; Complete Housefur
nishing Lines.
ADDRESS MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT
FREDERICK & NELSON, SEATTLE
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MEN’S CLOTHING
Sre have about 50 suits left. We decided to close
em out at less than cost. Men’s Suits-1—*oe
V 4w» *r- ««■.*z.J * tv*?
At $12,301
You hotter Hurry and get one while the
sizes are complete.
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Men’s Hats
Latest styles; also John B. Stetson $3.50 & $4 values,
Sale Price $2.00
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Men’s Canadian Wool Underwear, regular $5..00 value,
Sale Price..1..:!; ....$3.00 per Suit
Men’s Heavy Ribbed Underwear.$1.50 per Suit
Men’s Union Suits, Summer Weight...75c per Stilt
Men’s President Suspenders.35c
Men’s Extra Heavy Police Suspenders.35c
Men’s Light Dress Suspenders. . 25c
Men’s Cotton Hose, 4 pair for.. 25c
Men’s Silk Lisle Hose, 2 pair for.25c
Men’s Cashmere Hose. 25c
Men’s White Handkerchiefs, 4 for.25c
Men’s Heavy Wool Sox. 35c
<*l
Men’s Work and Dress Pants, (regularly $2.50 and $3
values, Sale Price $1.50
Men’s Silk Neckwear, regularly 50c and 75c values,
Sale Price 25c
Men’s Straw Hats, regularly $1.50 and $2 values,
» Sale Price 50c
Men’s Heavy Kahki Pants, $2.50 values,
Sale Price $1.50
Men’s Work Shirts, 50c
Men’s Watches, the Pocket Ben and Ingersoll, $1.00
Clocks, the Big Ben and the Old America, at outside
prices. The Big Ben and Baby Ben at $2.50
Boys’ Suits at outside prices
Opp.