COOK INLET PIONEER
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COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
CHAS. E. HERRON. PRESIDENT
HARRY O. STEEL, EDITOR AND MANAGER.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoltice June 5, 1915, as second clasi matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, MONDAY, MAY 22, 191(5.
RAILROAD APPROPRIATION ASSURED.
The most gratifying news to the residents of Anchorage and
Cook Inlet, since actual construction on the government rail
way was begun here, was the information from Washington
contained in Saturday’s press dispatch to the Pioneer that the
the civil sundry hill favorably reported to congress carried
with it an appropriation of $6,247,000 for the Alaska railroad.
And this means tliat in the very near future a vast sum of
money will be available to continue the work of building the
railroad from Anchorage to the Matannska coal fields and
thence through to the Tanana valley.
But a short time ago the Alaskan Engineering Commission
received an emergency appropriation of $2,000,000, and with
the additional funds soon available it is believed that nothing
now stands in the way of a largely increased force of men
being given employment and that the work of construction
will be prosecuted with renewed energy, not only during the
summer months, but throughout the winter.
As a result of this action at the national capital, even those
who feared that congress was too deeply engrossed in its plans
for preparedness that Alaskan matters would not be given the
attention they deserved, must now admit that the future of
this part of the territory never looked brighter. On the other
hand, the optomists are more sanguine than ever that Anchor
age is destined to become the largest and best city in all ot
Alaska. They have never lost confidence or faith in their be
lief, and when word has been flashed across the wires that this
big appropriation has finally passed they can proudly boast
that their prediction as to Anchorage’s absolute permanency
and rapid growth has been verified.
There are at present over 2,000 men employed here on the
government railroad and as the Engineering Commission is
thoroughly organized and equipped to go ahead with its work
this force will no doubt be greatly increased as soon as the
appropriation is available. Do the people of Anchorage fully
realize what activity will result in this community? A big
pay roll means big business and it must be said to the credit
of the merchants that they have made, and are still making,
every preparation to meet and take care of this increased
trade.
THE FUTILITY OF KNOCKING.
The fight for the coast railroad terminal of Alaska has been
exceptional in its zeal and persistency with which each of the
covetous ports have got down in the mire to gather mud for
slinging at its opponents. Their persistency at the occupation
demonstrates both the aptitude of the mind for villification
and the absence of any consideration for reasoned arguments
On vital public issues.
Indiscriminate mud-slinging, or abuse and knocking, has
been so long overworked in Alaska'that the intelligent resi
dents have abandoned it as futile, the controversy over a rail
road terminal reviving it in a volume and acrimony far be
yond the local factional and political squabbles. But Anchor
age has played little or no part in this controversy. It is con
tent with the fact that practically all of the construction work
is being done from here, with every indication that when the
<xal is hauled from the Matanuska fields and the first train
leaves for the Tanana valley it will start from Anchorage. In
the meantime this town Ls growing in leaps and bounds and
we can afford to be generous with our less fortunate neigh
bors. Anchorage is here to stay and we know it. This fact
will soon become apparent to all, and when it does we will
gladly welcome all new-comers and allow them to share in the
prosperity we are now enjoying.
It has been suggested that this is an opportune time for
Alaska to raise a regiment of the national guard, and assist
Uncle Sam to that extent in his preparedness program. And
what an honor it would be to Anchorage, the youngest and
most thriving town in the territory, to organize the first corn
pan}'. Where will you find a body of sturdier or more cour
ageous men, who are chuck full of patriotism, and ever ready
to respond to the call of their country. There are also a num
ber of Spanish-American veterans, as well as others who have
had military training, and the work of organizing a company
should be an easy task. Who will take the initiative in the
matter?
The summer tourist travel to Ahiska starts next month, and
from advices received there will be a great influx of sightseers
to this territory. The objective point of many will be Anchor
age, and in this connection it might be well to inquire what
provision is being made to take care of them. At present our
hotels cannot accommodate those who are coming here to lo
cate, and the rush has not yet started.
When the children’s new playgrounds are fitted up and the
baseball park is completed, there will be ample recreation af
forded both young and old this summer.
“Alaska for Alaskans” is a popular* slogan in this north
land—especially when a coveted political plum is in sight.
That Anchorage is a town of action is being exemplified
every day.
Cowboys Clean Vp Bandits.
FIELD HEADQUARTERS. Mexi
co. May 22.-—Twenty-four Mexicans
and cowboys from the Hearst ranch
clashed with a newly formed gang
of bandits near Madera and during
the battle almost annihilated the
latter, fifteen of whom were killed
and six captured.
The exodu„ Into the Cache creek.
Lake creek. Yentna and that section
of this country and all tributary and
dependent on Anchorage has begun
and the launches plying between
here and Susitna river points are
daily carrying a large number of
passengers and capacity cargoes.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
T>n. M. 8> COBLE—
Physician and Surgeon
Captain Johnston’s House
Sixth Ave., near H St.
Dr. J. L. Hawes
DENTIST
Crown and Bridge Work. Gold
Inlays.
All work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and E street.
DR. E F. GERMAN
DENTISTRY
Bolte Building, Fourth Avo.
C. H. Sundmacher
LAWYER
Bolte Bldg Anchorage
John M. Reid
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public
Office: Bolte Bldg Anchorage
L. David
Attorney -at-Law
Notary Public
Office, corner Bth and E
Anchorage, - - Alaska
| J. L. WALLER •
LAWYER, NOTARY PUBLIC.
General Practice, Including Land
Office.
Office, 614 Fifth St., West.
Anchorage.
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
Office: Robert Block
A. F. Stowe J. F. Coffey
STOWE & COFFEY
Attorneys-at-Law
Anchorage, - - Alaska.
L. V. RAY
Attorney-at-Law
Seward
MURPHY & ALMY
Attorneys at Law
Next Door Pioneer Office
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