COOK INLET PIONEER
Published By
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage. Alaska.
CHAS. E. HERRON. PRESIDENT
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoflice June 5, 1915, as second claB.s matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
Por President—Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
EXTRA TRANSPORTATION COST UNJUST.
While the matter of exacting a fare of from fifty cents to a
dollar for carrying passengers from steamers lying in the
channel may appear, at first thought, to be rather a trivial
thing, reflection will convince us that it is really a condition of
more than ordinary importance and presents a condition that
should be remedied forthwith.
A stranger enters a steamship office at Seattle and inquires,
“What’s the fare to Anchorage?’.’ “Fifty dollars, first-class,”
says the busy agent. “I’ll take a ticket,” says the patron,
whereupon the agent makes out a ticket, reading “From Se
attle to Knik Anchorage.” Now it is safe to assert that not
one individual in a hundred takes the time or goes to the trou
ble of scanning the subject matter on the ticket he recei\es.
He calls for a ticket to Anchorage, pays the amount asked
and confidently expects that the little piece of paper that he
conceals in his pocket wilf be his passport to his destination.
But upon arrival at Anchorage harbor, the steamer drops an
chor and launches appear. He follows the crowd and goes
aboard a launch. He no sooner gets comfortably settled for
the trip from the steamer to the shore when an officer of the
launch taps him gently ion the shoulder and says, “Fare,
please!” And here is where the red-blooded American citizen
gets good and sore, and if there are no ladies present, he will
use some qualifying adjectives to express his indignation at
what he considers a graft. It is the thought that he considers
himself imposed on that makes his blood boil almost to the
fighting point. Consequently, when the passenger lands at An
chorage, he is in a combative frame of mind. His mental res
ervation is that here is a place where grafting flourishes. His
first impression is not a favorable one. It is decidedly un
favorable.
Now this statement is not overdrawn in the least respect.
It is a fact within the knowledge of those who seek to become
informed on matters of local concern.
To right this condition, the Pioneer believes that the steam
ship lines shtould absorb this cost of passage from the steamers
to the shore, and in the event of outgoing sailings, from the
shore to the steamers. When a passenger buys a ticket from
any given point to Anchorage he should be landed on the shore
at Anchorage, without further expense to himself. This will
entirely eliminate the complaints that arise through this extra
transportation charge.
We believe that Anchorage is being discriminated against
in this respect. When a person buys a ticket at Seattle tor
Juneau, Cordova, Valdez or Seward, he is landed at the dock
at these points. True, we have no dock at Anchorage as yet.
But that should make no difference whatever. A steamship
line that sells a person a ticket for a given point shtould see
that that person reaches the shore at that point, and not, as
now, bring him to ship’s anchor in a harbor and let him get off
the steamer as best he can. We consider such treatment as
unjust to passengers coming to Anchorage, and it is a condi
tion that should be righted at once.
The steamship lines have no lighterage service at this point,
and the Alaskan Engineering Commission, against its will, has
been compelled to step in and relieve the situation, because
passengers and freight manifestly must be landed from the
middle of the channel. We believe that the Anchorage Cham
ber of Commerce erred in urging the Commission to engage in
the lightering business at Anchorage. We believe that this is
a business that is primarily one for private enterprise, whether
conducted by steamship lines or private individuals or con
cerns.
We want people to come to Anchorage. We extend a hearty
welcome to all wliio come to our shore. We want them to feel
that they will be justly treated here, and that they will not be
imposed on by anyone. Hence, in view of the wrong impres
sion formed against the town by reason of this charge of trans
portation from steamers to the shore, we feel that it is squarely
up to the steamship lines, who are directly responsible, to cor
rect the fault.
The Pioneer is convinced that the Alaska Bureau of the Se
attle Chamber of Commerce should be urged to use its good
offices with the steamship lines to bring about this correction.
The head offices of the operating companies are at Seattle and
the Bureau is always ready and willing to aid in matters that
are helpful to towns in Alaska. The Bureau is doing a mighty
fine wbrk looking toward the development of the whole of
Alaska, and appeals to it, when made in good faith and found
ed on a just cause, will not be made in vain.
Talk to Uacou before letting tbal
papering or painting Job. First class
material and workmanship guaran
teed. Shop, 7 th and F; leave orders
Johnson’s Tent- Factory has re
ceived shipment, of canvas by way of
Seldovla, and are prepared to make
tents of all sizes. tf
J. JACKSON
Plumbing, Steam aud Hot
Water Heating
All Water Connections tor Business Houses and Private Kesi
dences. Pipe Work of all descriptions.
Office, Bolte’s Hardware Store
Heave your order at Robarts'. Plenty of Eastman 3A films at the
Prompt delivery. City Express, Noithern Drug Co.’s, Empress Bids
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
DR. M. H. COBLE—
Physician and Surgeon
Captain Johnston’s House
Sixth Ave., near II St.
Dr. J. L. Hawes
DENTIST
Crown and Bridge Work. Gold
Inlays.
AH work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and E street.
DR. E F. GERMAN
DENTISTRY
Bolte Building. Fourth Ave.
C. H. Sundmaoher
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 5th and E
Anchorage, - - Alaska;
1 J. L. WALLER •
Attornojr-at-Law
All branches of the law, includ
ing Land Office practice.
Notary Public. Robarts Building
F. B. WOOD
UNDERTAKER AND
LICENSED EMBALMED
Anchorage, Alaska
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ARCHITECT
L Street, near Seventh
Anchorage
H. E. ELLSWORTH
Established 1906.
Assayer and Chemist
Ores Treated, ton and Car
Lots.
Seward, Alaska.
TheTwo Girls Cafe
Mrs. Ollie Gray and Viola Bar
nett, Proprietors.
4th Ave. and C St.
Onr Motto:
Courtesy, Service, Quality
WAFFLES A SPECIALTY
..Reilly’s Cafe..
Open Day and-Night
The BEST the Market Affords
at all times. Give us a trial.
Mike Reilly, Propr.
$1 PER DAY
Corner 4th Ave. and C
MRS. QUINN, Prop.
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One Visit
will
flake You
a
Regular
Patron
at tho
Frisco Cafe
Private Boxes
for
Large
or
Small Parties
Brown &
THREE LARGE
ANCHORAGE SEWARD
STORES
KNIK
Large Line of
Comforters, Blankets
Pillows, Springs and
Mattresses
Complete Stock of Fresh Fruts
and Vegetables, Large Assort
ment of Candies and complete
line of Shoes, Hats, Caps, Dress
Shirts, Work Shirts and
Underwear
BROWN & HAWKINS
“QUALITY FIRST”
Town Center Corner 4th anti E
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S Fresh Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, {Ej
=§ Grape Fruit and Rhubarb =E
S Parsley, Green Onions, Tomatoes Ei
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S Fresh Salmon and Halibut {S
Fresh Beef, Mutton, Pork and Poultry
Boiled Ham, Bologna Sausage §§
Sj Happy Home Canned Goods
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
Fast and commodious steamers sailin'; between Seattle, Ketchi
kan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
and ANCHORAGE. via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Sails from Seattle Arrives Anchorage
May 25 MARIPOSA June 1
May 30 , ALASKA June G
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steam
ers without notice. '
Tickets on sale at lip-town office. Empress Building. Bag
gage or freight will not be received at the dock later than one
hour before sailing time.
J. J. LANKIN, F. It. TIIACV,
Agent. General Agent.
For Sale—Large, roomy tent i
house, suitable for restaurant or j
lodgings; partly equipped. Inquire
north end of L Btrect. next door to
Murphy’s apartments.
If you want mineral claims sur
veyed, call at Waller’s lasv shop. tf
Wanted—Lady ironer. Union
Laundry, Fourth, near H street.
50c ta and front boats. Johnston's
Ferry. Franklin Johnston, manager.
Get your indoor exercise at Ho
harts’ Billiard and Bowling Parlors.
Inlet Soda Co.
Diedrick & Taylor, Proprietors
W. A. Taylor, Manager
Manufacturers of all kinds of
Mineral Water
Soda, Cider
Syrups
Agentsfor Grape Juice
Anchorage, - - Alaska
CITY EXPRESS
Speed Our Motto
If you want what you want when
you want it, get the City Express
Office: 4th Ave. next to Crescent
JOE SPENARD, Prop.
Northern Transfer Co.
[C. P. Pedersen, Mgr.
Successor to Hughes" & Pedersen ’
General TRANSFER Business
WOOD ICE COAL
Office: Caorol blk. Fourth ave.
THE FIRM THAT LIGHTS
ANCHORAGL
Price & Bennett
PLUMBING OUR SPECIALTY
A full line of goods for your water
connections.
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