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Entered in the Anchorage Postottice June 5, 1915, as second class matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham_
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1916
ALASKA DEMOCRATS ARE LETHARGIC.
The democrats of Alaska, taken as a whole, are not at all
enthusiastic over the delegate campaign, nor are they much
concerned about the re-election of President Wilson. Old-line
democrats, those of the Jefferson-Jackson type, are outspoken
in their sentiments against the president, declaring that he has
not played the political game at all; that there are more re
publicans in office in Alaska than democrats; that the old-line
democrats were not recognized in the matter of federal ap
pointments, and that the day of reckoning is at hand. In this
situation, the old-line democrats propose to take out their ven
geance on the democratic candidate for delegate to congress—
Charles Sulzer—who happens to be the victim. It is not that
the old-line democrats object to Sulzer personally—many of
them have never met him. But lie is the candidate of the Wil
son administration, or is assuming to be, and the Jennings
crowd at Juneau, and must suffer the consequences of the
shortcomings, in a political way, of the chief executive and
the Juneau gang.
Among the chief grievances of the old-line democrats—
those who have gone down the line for the party since they be
came of voting age, is the attitude of the Juneau crowd of so
called democrats, headed by Bob Jennings. The Jennings
crowd went to Washington in a bunch, when the Wilson ad
ministration gained control of the government, and saw to it
that the First division slate went through with a rush. So too
with the Fourth division slate, headed by “Stubs” Erwin.
But the remaining divisions were left to hustle for themselves,
after the First division had copped off all the fat jobs it could
lay hands on, including the governorship and collector of cus
toms. Hence it is that in the Third and Second divisions, the
democratic party is rent asunder. Outsiders grabbed all the
fat jobs in the Second division. A protege of Hoke Smith, of
Georgia, got the U. S. district attorneyship in the Third divi
sion and an unknown young man named Brenneman, whom no
body knew as a democrat, gained the marshalship over the di
visional committee candidate.
Under the Taft administration, Boss Shackleford held
sway over political matters in Alaska. And even under the
democratic administration, according to his own assertion,
Shackleford has cut quite a figure, acting through Cheney, for
mer national committeeman, whom the boss employed as an
attorney for the Alaska-Gastineau Mining company.
But Bob Jennings is the man that the old-line democrats
are particularly opposed to, because of his extreme selfishness
Jennings happened to go to college with McReynolds, now an
associate justice of the United States supreme aourLand a gold
democrat, and Bindley Garrison, former secrets*.. '*v'ar, and
a man wholly unknown in national politics. Wheffw'iob went
to Washington after a job, all he had to do, according to his
own statement, was to ask the attorney-general for it. He went
to the department of justice, was ushered in the presence, and
the august gentleman who occupied the soft seat said, “Hello
Bob, what do you want? An office, of course?” “Yes, Mac, I
want to be a judge in Alaska.” “All right.” That is all there
was to it. As a matter of formality, a few endorsements were
filed.
Having such an easy time in landing himself in a fat job,
Bob began to look about for other jobs in other departments.
He had a brother-in-law, a young man named Pugh, who was
an inspector of customs under the republican administration.
It was an easy matter to gain his appointment as collector of
customs. Young Pugh was never heard of in democratic cir
cles and it is a safe bet that he never voted tin* democratic
ticket in his life.
This is a little inside history from one who knows whereof
lie speak’s, and is the reason for the lethargy of the democrats
in this division. The old-line democrats are sore. Their cre
dulity has been imposed on by selfish politicians of the .Jen
nings type. They are waiting for a chance to get even. One of
tin1 (‘bailees will occur this fall at the November election. Del
egate Wickersham will be the beneficiary of the democratic
row, which has-been kept quiet, but which is, nevertheless, well
defined and well grounded.
ALASKA AND WICKERSHAM.
(Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Alaska appears to have the usual factionalism in its poli
ties this campaign year. As to the merits of the rivalry and
the excuse, if any, for a row over patronage the Post.-Intelli
gencer does not know or care. It does know, however, that
Alaska is mighty well represented in congress by Delegate
James Wiekersham and that, in this period of development and
construction, his services are needed at Washington more than
ever before. To lose his services at this juncture would be a
serious mistake. The territory cannot afford it. lie knows the
northland and its needs from A to Z. Few other Alaskans are
so well informed and they lack the knowledge of congress and
the departments which his four terms as delegate have given
him. He was working for the government railroad while oth
ers were dreaming and hoping, and to his persistent, tenacious
and intelligent effort, more than to any other one agency or me
dium, is due the consummation of the splendid project. All
workers for Alaska freely pay tribute to his magnificent serv
ice. Much more is yet to be done fot the territory, anti any
thought of relieving Judge Wiekersham is manifestly lacking
in wisdom.
^—AIaska~imeds hiin itpd wdI xrQntinue^tfir rtced-hf?n'.'«nd all
factionsj in view of what he has done and is able ta do, should
unite and with one voice return him to congress. It is the thing
to do and it ought to be done. Alaska should see it and do it.
“The Store That Haw What You Want—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Oaily Gossip
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,
Vol. 1. NO. 53. ANCHORAGE. ALASKA 4th and I)
. “The best candy on the Pacific coast” was the decision of the judges at
the recent Seattle manufacturers’ exhibit on Augustine & Kyers’ chocolates.
A box of Olympian chocolates is an Open Sesame to many a home.
The largest assortment of Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens. Over 100
pens to select from; $2.50 up. Every pen absolutely guaranteed not to leak,
self-filling, safety cap and clip.
Have you read Rex Beach’s new novel, “The Crimson Gardenia”?
Are you a modern, up-to-date Businessman? How is your business fixed I
for Books, Ledgers, Letter Files, Clips, etc.? If your time is worth money
your office supplies will cost you nothing—they will pay for themselves.
And now about Xmas and Xmas gifts.
We all know how pleasant it is to be remembered by our friends. Even a
post card at Yuletide warms up your heart and makes you feel that you are
not forgotten.
To give is a perfectly natural way of expressing our affection and love
and Xmas day is the one day of the year when everybody in the world over
celebrates by indulging in the pleasure of giving remembrances to their
friends and relatives.
To the people outside even in our present day Alaska is still almost a
foreign country, and a gift from the “Frozen North” is doubly welcome and
is shown and remembered long after the rest of the gifts are put away.
I take great pleasure in announcing so early in the season that all of my
holiday stock is in. I have personally selected every item of it, and I can
justly say that it is the best holiday stock that was ever brought to Alaska.
In selecting it, quality and price were considered above all. It is impossible
to enumerate all of it, but I will mention a few articles like genuine Libbey
Cut Glass, Universal Percolators and Chafing Dishes, Silverware, Table Sil
verware, Carving sets, Parisian Ivory, always popular and more so this year
than ever, Cameras, both Ansco and Eastman, Victor Phonographs and Rec
ords, Books, Genuine Oil Paintings, Hand-Painted China Vases, Ladies’ Hand
Bags, and of course Toys and Dolls galore for the kiddies.
“Everything for Everybody” in “the store that has what you want—when
you want it.”
We have now all kinds of Music supplies, like strings, etc.
Are you sneezing?
At this time we recommend a cold tablet we have just received, 25c per
box. It will break up your cold in a hurry.
Also a cough syrup, if you are coughing. No not neglect a cold—it often
leads to Pneumonia.
A Hot Water Bottle is a .very handy thing in the house. It saved many
a doctor’s bill. A two-quart Wearever Hot Water Bottle with a two-years’
guarantee for $2.00 is a bargain.
GRAND
Democratic Rally
George B. Grigsby
Democratic Candidate for Attorney General
WILL ADDRESS THE VOTERS OF ANCHORAGE
On the Issues of the Campaign.
Friday, Sept. 22, at 8 p. m.
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Moose, Attention!
After the regular meeting, Wed
nesday evening, Sept. 20, at Robart’s
Hall, there will be an open smoker.
This will be good so don’t miss it.
Each and every Loyal Moose please
bring along at least one friend and
as a large class will be invited into
the Lodge at the meeting, your pres
ence is earnestly desired.
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All Loyal Moose should not miss
the big smoker Wednesday night,
Sept. 20th. 9-18-3t
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WORLD FAMOUS PATHE NEWS
Followed by
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“THE REV. SALAMANDER”
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“PLAYING THE GAME,”
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150—180—190 and 220-30-40 Cartridges.
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for the splendid foods so per
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prompt and courteous service
and the pleasant surroundings.
And the fact that you can dine
here sumptuously at a moderate
expense will surely not detract
from the pleasure of your visit.
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