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Entered in the Anchorage Postoitice 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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1916.
NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE.
The government railway project in Alaska is not a politi
cal issue and it should not be dragged into the political fight.
Our democratic brethern are wont to claim the entire credit
for the passage of the bill that calls for the construction of
this trunk line railway system. The facts in the case do not
warrant this assumption.
Those of us who have lived in this part of Alaska for years
past have followed this railway project from the time of its
inception, and are well informed with respect to the matter.
We were deeply concerned about a trunk line railway system
that would develop the latent resources of the territory. We
had been waiting in vain for the Alaska Northern railway to
renew construction work, and we waited until patience was ex
hausted ahd all hope had fled. There was absolutely nothing
doing along this line, nor was there any prospect that any con
traction would be undertaken, so muddled and disorganized
were the affairs of the Canadian-owned railway. In this situa
tion, we began an agitation for a government-constructed
trunk line railway system, employing the great Matanuska coal
fields as an agency in the matter of resources that the United
States navy could use to advantage. This was away back in
the Taft administration. Our efforts were not futile. It took
a couple of years of agitation, but it can be positively asserted j
that the Alaska railway project was born during the Taft re
gime. As a preliminary step. President Taft appointed a rail
way'commission, charged with the duty of examining the vari
ous trunk line routes from the southern coast of Alaska to the
Yukon river. The appointment of this railway commission was
the first decisive and official move in the direction of a gov
ernment-constructed railway line in Alaska. And a republi
can president appointed this commission. So much for the mis
leading claims of our democratic friends.
The Taft railway commission passed one season in Alaska I
and in due course submitted its official report. Then followed !
agitation for the passage of a bill authorizing the building of j
the trunk line railway system and an appropriation to supply
the funds therefor. All this took time. Republicans, demo-1
crats, progressives—all boosted and worked for the great de
velopment project. It was purposely kept out of polities.
Those of us in Alaska that were boosting might and main
for the government railway sought assistance from any and all
parties. Alaska republican platforms and Alaska democratic
platforms recommended the measure. Delegate Wicikersham,
republican, was in the front rank of the advocates for the rail
way; the republican delegation from the state of Washington— j
all of them—were lined up to support the bill; the Oregon dele
gation, with that sterling democratic senator—George E.
Chamberlain—aided us immensely; the California delegation,
republicans and democrats, helped the matter along; United
States Senator Key Pitman, of Nevada, democrat and fonner
Alaskan, took off his coast to work for the measure.
Following this agitation, which resulted in the appoint
ment of the first railway commission, the democratic party
gained control of the reins of government. Fortunately for us,
a western man, Franklin K. Lane, was appointed secretary cf
the interior. The time was ripe for the introduction of the rail
way bill. Delegate Wickersliam, republican, introduced the
measure which passed the congress. The bill was passed by
the votes of democrats, republicans and progressives. It was
not passed as a democratic or partisan measure in any sense of
the word. It was opposed by democrats and it was fought by
republicans. One of the most bitter opponents of the meas
ure was Congressman Ferris, democrat, of Oklahoma, and
•‘Uncle Joe” Cannon, republican, put in a few knocks against
it.
All indications now point to the election of a republican
president. So far as the Alaska railway is concerned, the work
will progress just the same. There is nothing whatever in the
talk about stopping work if the republicans win. That’s just
political “bunk,” pure and simple, and no credence whatever
should be placed in such a gross perversion of the facts.
CANDIDATES FOR ALASKA LEGISLATIVE ASSEM
BLY.
In the persons of George Dooley, candidate for senator,
and W. P. Henry and Joseph Murray, candidates for the lower
house, the republicans of thfe Third division of Alaska have
nominees of whom they are justly proud and whom they pro
pose to loyally support in the campaign now in full swing.
George Dooley is a resident of Cordavo. He is chief of po
lice and chief of the fire department of that enterprising com
munity, and is likewise concerned in business affairs. He is a
public spirited citizen, well informed and progressive. He is a
pioneer Alaskan, having resided at Valdez for a number of
years before going to Cordova. His knowledge of the needs of
Alaska has been gained through years of residence and active
participation in public matters. He is a man of family and is
in the prime of life.
W. P. Henry has long been a resident of Seward, where he
is engaged in the real estate business. Henry had the advan
tage of a good education, is a man of fine presence, a good talk
er and a likable fellow.
Joseph Murray is a lawyer by profession and was a former
member of the New York city bar. As a public speaker, he
— u-a-rour fly* terriJtcsy,—Ha-/ormorty.j;e«ide4-at- Val
dez, but is now located at McCarthy, where he is concerned in
mining properties that are adjacent.
“The Store That Hast What You Want—When You Want It."
Loussac’s Oaily Gossip
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 63. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th anti D
This time we will speak of flashlights. We received a large assortment
of all kinds—vest pocket as well as extra large ones. They are proving their
usefulness and worth these dark nights.
We had a letter from L. E. Waterman the other day in which he compli
mented us for selling more Ideal Fountain pens than any city of our size in
the country. We wrote that the reason for it was a larger percentage of ef
ficient men and women.
When we sell or buy anything we do not talk price but quality. What we
aim is not to sell the cheapest—but the best only.
A few words about Olive Oil. There is oil and oil. You may buy a fairly
good olive oil anywhere, but the best olive oils, Squibbs’, McNally’s and Vit
tuci’s are sold at our drug stores, 4th and D St., and the Northern Drug Co.
A box of Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolate is a guarantee of welcome.
We are busy unpacking our Holiday stock—You are cordially invited to
inspect it. We will gladly put away for you any article you may select.
Wearever Rubber Goods are made by the best and most reliable Rubber
House in America. Each article manufactured by them is guaranteed for two
years. The Wearever 2-quart Hot Water Bottle is a necessity. No home is
complete without one. It has a thousand and one uses. $2.00 each. A Com
bination Fountain Springe and Hot Water Bottle. $3.50 each.
We have a few Umbrellas from our Juneau stock. We will make a spe
cial price on any of them. Splendid values and good bargains while they last.
A joyful home is a home with a “Victor Phonograph.”
Music is one of the greatest blessings we can have—and if we can not
go to places where music is played—we can bring it to our homes in a “Vic
tor.” We would like to see a Victor in every home in Anchorage.
It is unquestionably the best phonograph made—and if we can help you
to buy one—we will do it. To responsible people we will sell Victor machines
on the partial payment plan. Within the next 12 weeks we will receive 50
phonographs—and will expect you to come in and select a machine.
New records just received.
Next Saturday we will have a special sale on Palmolive Soap. Regular
price is 2 for 25c. Special price for Saturday only, 10c a cake at both stores.
Each customer is limited to six cakes.
We are expecting our Hot Drinks Outfit in the next few days. We prom
ise you unequaled service and quality. We want you to come here after the
show with your friends—and make yourself at home.
“Meet me at Loussac’s.” \
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