ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
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Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoflice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of March 3, 1873.
For President—CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
For Delegate to Congress—JAMES WICKERSHAM.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10,1916.
BOIL YOUR DRINKING WATER.
On account of the extraordinary rain of the past few days
Ship creek lias risen to a height sufficient to overflow the filter
bed leading to the city’s water supply, producing the present
murky appearance of the water. We cannot be sure that this
has not polluted the water, so it is deemed best to take the pre
caution of boiling it for fifteen minutes before using for drink
ing purposes. To remove the flat taste of boiled water either
pour it from one vessel to another six or eight times or cover
with a clean cloth and set out doors for an hour or two. This
aerates it and renews its flavor.
Be sure to boil it for fifteen minutes and continue this ev
ery day until further notified by the health officer. Boil all
water used for drinking purposes and for washing vegetables
to be eaten raw. C. C. BENEDICT, Health Officer.
In connection with the foregoing, Dr. Benedict informs
The Times that there is no necessity for any alarm over the sit
uation. The suggestion is made merely as a precautionary
measure. The exercise of common prudence, now that the situ
ation is known, will obviate all dangers whatsover, coming
from this direction. Dr. Benedict wishes to invoke every pre
cautionary measure possible, in order to maintain the health
of the community. Anchorage has been remarkably free from
contagious diseases of any kind, and for this desirable condi
tion, the vigilance of the health officer is largely responsible.
This community is naturally a healthful one, but with so many
inhabitants and the conditions so new, ft requires constant vig
ilance to keep the situation normal. The health of a commun
ity depends much upon the inhabitants. Some are careless and
indifferent, and unless stern, repressive measures are imposed
by those in authority, the entire community may be contamin
ated by the lack of diligence on the part of the few.
A FOOL OR A KNAVE.
In another column of this issue appears a dialogue between
Delegate Wickershain and Mr. Thurman, assistant secretary of
commerce and solicitor of that department, which proves con
clusively that this “legal advisor” of Secretary Redfield is one
of tAvo things—a fool or a knave. The dialogue appears in the
printed hearings of the house committee on territories, the Al
exander fish bill being under consideration.
Something about the activities of the legal adviser of the
department of commerce and his services as such to certain
public enemies, may be gained by a perusal of the following ac
commodating bills that he has drawn in their behalf:
On January 20, 1916, house bill No. 528 was introduced by
Chairman Alexander, of the fisheries committee of the lower
house of congress. This bill was draAvn by the legal adviser of
the department of commerce, and it carries a section that gives
some $300,000 to the salmon trust of Alaska, which is now due,
as territorial taxes, the territory.
On July 29, 1916, this legal adviser prepared an opinion
which entirely whitewashes an illegal killing of fur seals on
The PribyloA7 islands, in Bering sea, and other crimes commit
ted by the former lessees of these seal islands, and exonerates
these public enemies of any Avi-ongdoing Avhatever, to save
them from a prosecution, as urged by a house report, presented
April 4, 1914, in the second session of the sixty-third congress.
That this legal adviser is either an ignoramus or else a
willing tool of the big interests is admitted (by himself) to the
house committee on territories, as shown by the hearings pub
lished elsewhere.
The admissions of the chief law officer of the department of
commerce specially representing Secretary Redfield clearly
demonstrate the indifference, even the ignorance, Avith which
the secretary treats the gra\rest Alaskan problems, and Iioav lit
tle regard he has for territorial officials, notwithstanding
the Wilson administration, of which he is one of the chief rep
resentatives, is responsible for them.
The secretary may be indifferent, but not so the trust.
While the lawyer representing the department of commerce
did not know what effect his repealing clause would haAre, the
affable attorney at his elbow knew exactly that it would save
his clients $250,000. and nobody would lose anything but the
people of Alaska. That repealing clause was prepared in Sec
retary Redfield’s office*by his solicitor, with some assistance,
and introduced in congress at his request. It is his way of giv
ing the people of Alaska “the full territorial form of govern
ment;” his bureau Avas to liaA’e the much-sought-for jurisdic
tion and power and the fish trust the rebate of their Alaskan
taxes and the monopoly and ownership of the Alaska fisheries.
The people of Alaska he damned!
The repealing section in the Alexander bill had no saving
clause, and Avas intended to release the tax lien of the territory,
and throAA7 its suits to recover taxes out of court, to the advan
tage of the fish trust, in the sum of more than $300,000 loss to
the territory.
Now that darkness is coming on rather early in the eA7en
ing, patrons find it inconvenient to find no lights in the postof
fice lobby. If a person has occasion to go after his mail, and is
a box renter, he is noAAr compelled to carry a lantern, a search
light or employ a match to see what he’s about. While it is
probable that electric lights will be installed—assuming that
they are to be installed this season—until that time Ave believe
the amiable P. M. would do well to see that some sort of light
is supplied to patrons.
“The Store That Has What You Want—When You Want It/*
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10,1910.
Vol. 1. No. 72. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
ANNOUNCEMENT—
Beginning this evening we will serve the people of Anchorage Hot Drinks
at our Soda Fountain. We will maintain the same standard of Service and
Quality which has made our Soda Fountain the most popular place in town.
The Drug Store as the place for Hot Drinks won its place and recognition
through its demonstrated superiority over other places. After the show, or
some party there is no more comfortable place than Loussac’s Drug Store.
We will reserve places by request.
These rainy days home is a pretty nice place to stay in. You can make
it doubly attractive by having a little music or a small dance party—A VIC
TOR PHONOGRAPH has a place in every home. From $15.00 to $100.00 in
stock. New Records arriving on every boat.
Libbey’s Cut Glass, Rogers’ 1847 Silver, Universal Percolator or Chafing
Dish—a Victor Phonograph—make appropriate Wedding Gifts.
We have both the Eastman and Ansco Kodak Agencies. Any style of
camera you may wish.
Office Supplies and Bookkeepers’ needs; as complete an assortment as
outside. The importance of exact knowledge of your business cannot be over
estimated. A Journal, a Ledger, a Cash Book, are your best and truest serv
ants.
If you need an auto in a hurry—call 100-R. We place our service at your
disposal free and freely.
If your cold does not get any better—go to a doctor, but a bottle of our
Syrup White Pine Mentholated with Tar—our private formula, will save you
a doctor's bill.
R. Service’s poems of Alaska make an attractive gift to send outside.
Beautiful bindings of soft flexible leather.
Your stationery is expressive of your individuality. A good grade of
paper is a compliment to both the writer and recipient. The very best box
paper for men and women in our store.
To every purchaser of four cakes of Palmolive Soap at regular price we
will give one cake free. This week only.
We advertised our Quinine Hair Tonic last week. If you doubt its value
ask Frank Polley, or better yet, watch his mustache grow. Only two appli
cations daily. He used the Hair Tonic once—and we saw his mustache (?)
being trimmed by the barber the following day. Only 65c for trial bottle.
The same afternoon the barber borrowed from us a magnifying glass.
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IT PAYS TO TRADE HERE.
A Place to fleet Your Friends!
Leading brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
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Have your mail sent to Montana Pool Room. You can
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Tony Chimento and Roy Williamson, Props.
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