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For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
A \'t ||( i HACK, ALASKA. FRIDAY, SKIT KM I’KK X, VUG.
THE TOWN S WELFARE.
In •eii'iiriiig those companies or individuals who are so
.i ,•!,— and indifferent with respect to the rights ot the people
_ 11v. The Times is actuated by no petty, personal motives,
pv aim and ambition is to seek to correct evils iti our midst
; k• I to guard with an unceasing devotion the fair name ot An
iiorage. In a thousand ways, since the establishment ot tins
.. n ; paper, it has contributed to the welfare of this town and
Aa- over been ready and willing to advance it- interests.
IK in i . when our attention is called to abuses that reflect on
•le- town, we may lie relied on to do our duty, let the chips fall
wlioro they may.
11, the matter of the transfer of passenger' from the steaui
i- i" the shore. The Times has had much to say in the past
i .1 will have more to say in the future, unless there is a radi
cal ohaiige that will entirely eliminate such occurrences as
vi r. referred to in yesterday's paper. Our contention is that
hi.on people honor this town with a visit, or come here to re
indefinitely, they should he treated with every courtesy
,0,1 •■i»nsideratiou by public-service companies and private in
dividuals engaged in the water front trade. Passengers who
,.!> damped off in the mud on the beach have a right to be in
ligi ant at their treatment, but the trouble lies in the fact that
tin town as a whole suiters from the knocks that naturally
!..w out of this condition of affairs. It is a reflection on the
‘ imling facilities here that is very easy to avoid, by the exer
cise of ordinary common sense by those engaged in the trans
fer of passengers from.the steamers to the shore.
AS TO THE UNFORTUNATE.
\V. i>1 )s«ty<* that >m«‘ of the Alaska newspapers are urg
ing ilia* the asylum for the insane be erected at some point in
In territory and that the ii'toin of sending the demented to
'in i.niside for treatment be discontinued. \\ e cannot take
thi' view of this proposition. In opposing the erection of an
Ai 1111- .isylum in Alaska we are going on the assumption that
i ! insane victims are being treated with every care and con
-ideration at the Morningside asylum in Oregon. A rigid iu
<-ligation made by (iovernor Strong discloses that there is
. i-e for complaint on that score. Indeed, Hie governor's
report ,- very flattering a- to the high condnet of that institu
tion.
P.ut our objection to the ejection of an insane asylum in
\la-i n is based on the scientific theory that it is much better,
for 'la- unfortunate victims of any form of dementia that they
In- given a change of environment and a change of climate. It
is -undoubtedly true that many of the milder cases of insanity
have be -n entirely restore) 1 to normal mental status by the fact
dint tk'-y have had an entire change of life,—a different food
Mippb . a different climate and a different environment.
Alaska i' a frontier country. Only around the outer edges
and at . -rt^in interior spots is it settled at all to speak of, when
in- talo- into consideration the immensity of the country. Pros
pecting or metals and minerals, fur trapping and hunting are
vo -;,! s engaged in by many men. The prospector, trapper
m,d 1 ter lead lonely lives, in the very nature of things. For
long in- iods, many of these hardy men live alone, apart from
• ivill at ion. Man is a social being. TTis well-being demands
llmi !■ -hall have the company of other people. If left to him
self. ; -ften occurs that his mind fails him. A dementia aris
ing i this cause will readily respond to treatment when an
cl it -- ange of environment is available.
if' ee, on the humane ground of what we consider best for
the ieo esfs of the unfortunate victims of mental disease, we
bah oppose any proposition that has for its purpose the estab
lishment of an insane asylum in Alaska. The best on Hod’s
•i!*'•<• »• earth is none too good for the unfortunate victim who
• id'! his mental faculties.
!l is understood that an official charged with the duty of
si-!e< ling a site for a large radio station at some point, either
on < ool; inlet or on Resurrection bay, or possibly at both pla
i- in Anchorage, making an investigation as to the neces
-.fv :ar uch a means of communication. It is to be hoped that
\nmio. age will be selected as a site for a big radio station, and
i a -.pirit of comity and good-feeling we likewise hope that
am" - i station will tic installed at Seward. There is absolute
• 'il ;oj such a means of communication at this point. When
! laud line is down, or when the cable is out of commission,
ve a:< ompletely shut off from communication with the out
<h world. This place i< too important; the government’s ac
tivities here are too large and comprehensive, to be denied out
-'di communication at any time, however brief the period of
inn inv olved. Therefore, we hope that the gentlemen charged
with the. selection of this site, will view with favor the merits
of Anchorage, and will likewise recommend that no time shall
be lost in the installation of the radio station.
An experienced hard-rock miner and prospector, .just out
l oin i be Broad I’a^s country, makes the prediction that that
-region will evolve into one of the greatest mining camps in the
a m id. Other miners and prospectors who have visited the
i’.ioad Pass district make the same prediction. Transportation
if lie present crying need and Uncle Sam is using his best en
deavors to supply this want.
The Store That Has What Von Want—When Von Want It.
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
Vol. 1.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 3«>16.
No. 44. aXCHORAGE. ALASKA
4th nnd I)
ANNOUNCEMENT:
1 take pleasure in making known to the people of Anchor
age and environs, that I have closed my Juneau store and
added the large and well assorted line of high grade chem
icals, pharmaceuticals, and drug sundries to my already
well-equipped Anchorage stock. In doing this 1 believe I
am presenting to the people of Anchorage as complete
in detail and appointment a drug store second to none in
Alaska. It is my aim always to give my best efforts to j
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make for efficiency in service and courtesy to my patrons jj
and it will be mv idea sure to order specially any articles jj
that it is possible for me to obtain.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S DRUG STORE
4th and D Street
The store that has what you want when you want it.
Agents and Distributors
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens.
Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
Ansco Cameras
Jbby’s Cut Glass.
Imported Perfumes
Thermos Bottles
Stationery and Office Supplies
R. Service’s poems and
Rex Beach’s novels of Alaska I Jfe.
THIS, FRIDAY EVENING
EDWARD ABELES
THE FAVORITE COMEDIAN
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IN THE PRETTY ROMANCE
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Special Combination Breakfast, 85c.
Merchants’ l.unch anti Dinner 11 A. M. to 8 P. M. -10c.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
We take pleasure in announcing to you that ou Sept. 11 tli we will open oui new
store at Fourth and K Streets, with a complete line of OFFICE EQI IPMENT. A
complete stock of the highest grade equipment, such as Burroughs Adding Ma
chines, L. ('. Smith A Bros. Typewriters and Globe-Wernicke desks and filing cabi
nets will he carried in both our Anchorage and Juneau stores.
Our service station.will he in charge of an expert mechanic from the factory of
the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. We want your business and m turn assure you
of the most courteous treatment and prompt service.
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CIGARS, TOBACCOS, CANDIES, FRUITS.
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SHOT GUNS
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■ > SAVAGE 22 High Power and 250-3000 Take Down
- WINCHESTER Springfield 1906 Model RIFLES AND
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!! 150—180—190 and 220—30-40 Cartridges.
<■ 6—7 and 8 M. M. Soft, Hard Point and Spitzer
;; Cartridges.
;; OUR SHOTGUN $}IELLS have 28 grains of Ballistite
powder. Chilled shot made by the Winchester and
Remington Arms Co.
;; GAME CARRIERS. Sheard’s Stewart’s and Marble
Rifle Sights.
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Lschorafe Matanuska