ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered In the Anchorage Postofflce June 5, 1916, as second clas3 matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1916.
EVERYBODY ENJOYED THEMSELVES.
The residents of Anchorage and Cook Inlet celebrated the
Fourth of July in a manner that afforded them considerable
pleasure and amusement. An extensive program had been
provided, which started in the morning and continued until
late at night. All of the events were participated in by a num
ber of contestants and thoroughly enjoyed by the thousands
of people who cheered their favorites on to victory
The day was an ideal one and the weather man is deserv
ing of credit for the manner in which he carried out his part
of the program. Assisted by the committee in charge of ar
rangements, the celebration was a big success in every way.
Anchorage was crowded with visitors and although there
was a noticeable absence of tire crackers, the town was nicely
decorated and everybody had a good time.
WHAT LATEST QUARTZ STRIKE MEANS.
The recent strike on Reed creek only emphasizes the fact
that the Willow creek district gives promise of becoming one
of the best free milling gold quartz sections in Alaska. There
are already a number of good producing properties and ap
proximately three hundred hard-rock miners there. Thus far
all the original locators or owners are developing their own
mines, but as these ore leads are discovered there will be op
portunities for capital to develop them upon reasonable terms.
As has been frequently and truthfully said. Alaska is a
land of opportunity and gold is where you find it. There has
only been a small portion of this part of the territory pros
pected, let alone developed, but the day is not far distant when
the men now in the hills will locate sufficient ore to attract the
attention of those interested in the mining game. This means
that improved machinery and mills will be found dotting all
the principal creeks, where stamps will be dropping and suf
fficient quartz crushed to insure a gold output from these prop
erties that will make people sit up and take notice of the fact
that this is a gold quartz producing camp.
POOR DEFENSE, EVEN OF A CRIPPLE.
The Daily Times lias been making a campaign to have
the cableship Burnside stationed in Alaskan waters, ready
tor duty, when the frequent interruptions in the government
cable service occur, and although it looks like a hopeless fight
there will be no let-up in our demand until the matter re
ceives the intelligent consideration it deserves.
In this movement we have solicited and received the sup
port of several United States senators, but there appears to
be such an ignorance of actual conditions in Alaska among
the ofeials at Washington that heroic measures will have to
be adopted in order to attain results. The fact that the cable
is antiquated and is continually breaking, thereby causing the
considerable annoyance and expense to the residents of Alas
ka, should be sufficient reason of itself why it is necessary to
have a repair ship close at hand.
Senator Chamberlain has taken up this matter with the
secretary of war, who is evidently not familiar with the usual
long delay in the Burnside getting to the scene of the break in
the cable, as he says that an effort is always made to have the
vessel in readiness to proceed to the cable repaid work within
a day or two after it is known that its services are required.
The effort may be made by the war department, but everybody
in Alaska knows that its fulfillment is never accomplished.
The interruptions frequently extend over a perior of from one
to two weeks before the Burnside sails for Alaska, and it is a
standing joke about the officers of the ship being detained in
Seattle in order to fulfill social engagements while the people
of the north are cut off from communication with the states.
The secretary of war’s explanation of the matter to Sena
tor Chamberlain is so in variance with the facts that it will
prove interesting to our readers and is herewith republished
in full:
“You are advised that tlie transport ‘Burnside,’ used
for repair and upkeep of the Alaskan cable, is maintained
in Puget sound for prompt use whenever the Alaskan
cable is interrupted, and is despatched on this work
promptly when required, unless undergoing repairs at a
shipyard at the time of cable interruption. In view of the
fact that no prior knowledge can be obtained as to when
an interruption may occur, and to the fact that repairs
must at some time be made to the vessel, it is not always
possible to avoid having the vessel at shipyard when the
cable interruption occurs, but every effort is made to have
the vessel in such condition as to proceed on its cable re
pair work within a day or two after it is known that its
services are required.”
The residents of Anchorage owe Capt. A. E. Lathrop a
debt of gratitude for the handsome and modern moving pic
ture theatre he has erected here. It is a reinforced concrete
building and would be a credit to any city in the states. That
the movie picture patrons appreciate this stroke of enterprise
and faith in the future of the town was shown by their liberal
attendance at the opening Monday night and the subsequent
performances.
COMMENTS OF ALASKAN EXCHANGES.
CONGRATULATIONS, DELEGATE WICKERSHAM.
The Empire joins heartily in the congratulations to Dele
gate Wickersham for the appointment of Simpson McKinnon
as a midshipmen at Annapolis. The appointee is a true pro
duct of Alaska and one of the best. He made a brilliant rec
ord in the Juneau public schools, completing a four-year high
school course in three years, and earning credits and percent
ages that placed him at the head of his class. And he was
more than a book-worm, for he took great interest in athletics
and other clas sactivities. He is a straightforward, manly and
capable young man, who will make a fine officer of the United
States navy if he accepts the appointment that has been ten
dered to him.—Juneau Empire.
THE GOOD SIDE OF IT.
Much criticism was piled on the government’s fatherly
attitude in reserving townsites along the railroad in Alaska.
Most of the critic sthought they were real “smart,” found
fault and ridiculed the officials freely. Subsequent events,!
however, have served to make us stand up and take notice.
For instance, the government reserved a plat of ground at
Anchorage for a townsite. The part of the plat that was most
convenient for business purposes was divided into small lots
and enough of them to accommodate sufficient business houses
for a good-sized town. Next to the small lots, according to
late reports, acre tracts were divided. Now, what better ar
rangement could have been devised to accommodate any size
community. To our opinion, it is the best method ever de
vised and reflects great credit upon those who sugge8ted the i
plan. It would be well for future towns to observe what sys
tem has done before it is too late. As a general rule a few are
allowed to hog it all, and as a town grows the newcomers have
to take the sideliilis or the beach and are often taxed for the
privilege of leaning against a lamp post.—Ketchikan Miner.
ALL TOWNS SHOULD PULL TOGETHER.
In a well-written editorial the Cordova Times disclaims
all intention of taking part in the unseemly fight raging be
tween Seward and Anchorage over proprietorship of the few
miles of rust connecting those towns with the coal fields. Since
the railroad game started at Seward she has been like a boy
with a pair of red-topped boots, in agony if you uoticed them
and fearful that you won’t. As the Times aptly remarks, she
has taken offense -where none was intended and has had the
red flag up most of the twenty-four hours. The merits of the
two towns do not interest the average Alaskan. They both are
well located and both have a great future. Both should pull
together for the advancement of the peninsula and forget their
petty differences, as what injures one will hurt the other. The
thinking citizen will overlook the intense jealousy engendered
if the road can only be completed and in operation soon. We
believe that whatever helps the peninsula will help Valdez and
Cordova, and rather than being jealous of our sister city’s
flattering prospects we wish her the best of luck. Our time
will come in the immediate future, and we prefer to nurse our
faith and abide in peace and harmony with our sister towns,
rather than rob them of that which is Caesar’s.—Valdez Pros
pector.
NOTICE.
A special meeting of the Alaska
Labor Union will be held at the hall
Wednesday, July Bth, 7:30 p. m All
members are requested to attend.
7-5-lt P. H. KINGSTAD, Sec.
Fresh green goods at Sanitary
Market, one block west of postoillce.
All our yellow Is on the car. You
will find us white. JOE. 7-3-tf
Watch page 7, columns 5 and 6.
Strathcona & Co., Brokers. 7-2-tf
Fresh vegetables from our own
garden. Tacoma Cafe. 6-15tf
Watch page 7, columns 5 and 6.
Strathcona & Co., Brokers. 7-2-tf
Delicatessen and Fancy Grocery Store
Fowler Building, next to Admiral Line office, carries a
complete line of imported Olive Oils, Sardines, Caviar,
Cheese, Macaroni and Spaghetti. Also domestic staple
goods, cold meats and sausage of all kinds. Lunches put
up. JOHN FENNER, Prop.
Next to Admiral Line Office.
O empress ClKaire
The largest anA most substantial reinforced concrete building
in Alaska; beautifully finished and decorated; furnished with the
latest and best equipment.
ALASKA’S FINEST THEATRE
Tonight, July 5th, New York]
Featuring FLORENCE REED, supported by Several Screen Celeb
rities. Pathe’s Gold Rooster Program.
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Two Nights Only, Thnrs. & Friday |.
Popular Plays and Players Presents the Powerful
Dramatic Star I u
EDMUND BREESE
In a Gripping Play of the Great Snow World
“The Shooting of Dan Me Grew”
From the Poem Classic of the Same Name by
ROBERT W. SERVICE.
Regular Admission 25c, Children 10c
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Paints and Oil, Pumps, Pipe and Fit
tings, Tents and Tarpaulins.
Sperry’s Flour, Sold Under Absolute Guarantee
From the Company.
Recleaned Oats, $55.00 per ton.
Hay, $35.00 per ton.
Red and Grey Rosin Building Paper, $1.00.
D. G. Berry Sugar, $8.25 per sack, 100s.
Carnation Milk, $4-25 case.
Red Clover Butter, $40.00 Bbl, 110 lbs.
The “Lucy” Does It
KNIK, ALASKA
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