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Entered In the Anchorage Postofflce June 6, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—Janies Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1916.
WICKERSHAM WORKS FOR ROADS AND TRAILS.
The controversy between Delegate .Tames A\ iekershani
and Col. Wilds P. Richardson, president of the Alaska Road
Commission, which lias been going on for years past, has led
some people in Alaska to think that the delegate does not
work enthusiastically in behalf of roads and trails for the ter
ritory. In fact, the delegate has been unjustly charged with
seeking to hinder, rather than aid. appropriations in this be
half. It is well that the facts be known. It will be found that
the delegate i> not only an enthusiastic worker in behalf ot >
road and trail work, but as a matter of fact, he is responsible J
for the increased appropriation which the congress gave Alas
ka for this purpose this year.
In view of the law of estimates, the people of
Alaska must understand neither the Delegate from
Alaska nor any other congressman can procure an ap
propriation for any sum whatever for carrying on the
work of the Alaska hoard of road commissioners by
any bill introduced by him, unless lie can procure the
Secretary of War and Col. Richardson to approve the
amount asked for by a formal estimate under the law,
forwarded to congress as the estimate in thi< case was
so finally forwarded. And the secretary of war, on
the approval and estimate by Col. Richardson, can
make such an estimate and procure such an appropri
ation without any such bill being introduced by the
delegate or any other congressman. No such estimate
was made in tIris case until the Delegate from Alaska
secured such action and thus raised the estimate made
by Col. Richardson from $150,000 to $500,000.
In answer to the critics who are always harping on the
subject of the delegate's alleged opposition to the appropria
tions asked for by Col. Richardson, we submit the following
substantial proof to the contrary:
Hon. Julius Kalin,
House of Representatives.
AIDear .Sir: In response to your inquiry you
are informed that Delegate Wickersham has never
made any objeetion or opposition to the committee on
military affairs, of which he is a member, to any of
the appropriations recommended by this committee
for continuing the work of the Alaska Board of Road
Commissioners for military and post roads, bridges
and trails in Alaska. These appropriations have been
based upon estimates from the secretary of war and
not otherwise. Yours, very truly, JAMES HAY.
Wo have before us a copy of a speech made in congress
by Delegate Wiekershani in support of the increased appropri
ation, in which lie very clearly and forcibly points out the ur
gent need for road and trail facilities in Alaska.
Delegate Wiekershani is too big a man: too devoted to
the interests of Alaska; too sincere in his friendship and so
licitude for the hardy sourdough miners and prospectors of
the territory, to allow his differences with the president of
the Alaska Road commis-ion to stand in the way of gaining
appropriations for such a worthy cause as roads and trails,
which the delegate, because of hi' long-time residence in Alas
ka, so well knows the urgent need.
KIND WORDS FOR THE TIMES.
The following is taken from an issue of the Independent,
published at Salmon Falls. New Hampshire:
“Dr. Theodore ,T. Eastman who is spending two months
in Alaska, sent the editor of this paper the first of the week, a
copy of •The Anchorage Daily Times,? a decidedly up-to-date
12-page daily paper, which compares favorably with any dai
ly published in a city of 25,000-50,000 people and the marvel of
it all is that the town of Anchorage is only 11 months old. The
paper lm> an Associated Press service and features the Euro
pean war. the Mexican difficulty and all other national and
international events of importance. The advertising patron
age is especially large and covers a large variety of lines from
a pool room to a banking institution. It even advertises a
Rexall drug store. Dr. Eastman also sent copies of “The Cor
dova Daily Times," of Cordova; “The Daily Alaska Dispatch’’
of Juneau: “The Valdez Daily Prospector’ and "The Valdez
Miner," both of Valdez, and “The Alaska Evening Post’’
and “The Seward Gateway,’’ both of Seward.
Anchorage is sleeping on its rights if it does not fully ap
preciate the vast market that lies before it in the development
of the Willow creek gold < amp. Every mine in operation there
is a distinct asset to n is town: every prospect under develop
ment brings money to this community; every new discovery
is of the utmost importance to this point. We do not believe
that the people here fully realize the possibilities of the Wil
low creek gold camp. Business men located in Anchorage
would do well to take a trip and see for themselves. Pessi
mism would give way to optimism, if our people only knew
the riches that .may lie said to lie at our very door.
H. D. Reynolds, who is seeking a site for the construction
of a smelter, is coming to Anchorage in the near future, and
while in this country, will, with his engineers w'“o will ac
company him here, investigate the mineral wealth contiguous.
An opportunity will bo presented for Anchorage to submit its
claims as a smelter site to Mr. Reynolds .
"The Store That Has What Von Want—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 25. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and it
WHEN YOU BUY, BUY RIGHT, and this means,
BUY Quality Merchandise
At reasonable Prices
With Efficient Service
AND YOU SHOULD KNOW
Which store gives the greatest value.
THIS IS THE STORE
That is equipped with the best and most up-to-date stock
in Alaska.
The store where you are waited on promptly.
The store where you are served with the most delicious
fountain drinks in town.
The store that has what you want when you want it.
1.1 LOUSSAC’S DRUG STORE
4th and D Street
Distributors
Imported Perfumes
Thermos Bottles
Stationery and Office Supplies
R. Service’s poems and
Rex Beach’s novels of Alaska Life.
Agents and
Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens.
.Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
\nsco Cameras
Jbby’s Cut Glass.
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