COOK INLET PION EER
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Kntored In the Anchorsffo I’ostotllce June ti, 191B, as second cIobi matter
under the Act ot ot March 3. 1873.
For President—Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1916.
HAVE ENOUGH POWER NOW.
Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada, lias introduced a bill in
the congress, published in full in yesterday’s issue of the Pio
neer, giving the Alaskan Engineering Commission police,
quarantine and sanitary control over railway towns that have
been established and to be established, and equal power and
<H miinion along the right of way of the railway project. Under
this bill, .Anchorage would come under the immediate author
ity of the Commission with respect to these matters.
Then4 may be arguments in favor of this increased power
and authority for the Engineering Commission, but we incline
to tlu> belief that the weightier arguments may be presented
in opposition to the plan. One of the most powerful arguments
against the scheme is that the American people value above all
else the right of self government. This is an inherent attrib
ute of the American people. Too much power and authority
reposed in the federal government to dominate affairs in Alas
ka is not to be desired. Not that the Commission, representing
the government, would abuse this increased power. But Alaska
and Alaskans have for veal’s been carrying on a vigorous light
for complete territorial government, or preferably, a statehood
form of government. This agitation is based on the theorum
of self-government on the part f our people. We are seeking
to break away, as much as possible, from the control of the
federal government, because we figure that we on the ground
enn govern ourselves more intelligently and with more satis
faction, at least, than the bureaus at the national capital. And
this bill, if passed, will simply make the federal control more
binding and more difficult eventually to throw off.
Less than five years hence, the people of Anchorage, in the
course ot events, will be allowed, if they wish, to incorporate,
and run the town according to their own wishes and designs.
But if the Commissi >n are given police and sanitary authority
as against even a municipal form of government, the situation
would be exceedingly complex Kvause of a consequent clash
in authority.
Primarily, on the ground that the people should govern
themselves with res{>eot to police regulation and kindred mat
tors, the Pioneer objects to t ■ bill introduced by Senator
Pittman.
but at the same time, we re ;n: e in Senator Pittman a
good friend of Alaska, and on most n atters are in accord with
him.
A WORD ABOUT THE PIONEER
We are sure our patrons will pardon a word or two about
the Pioneer. Since the new management assumed control.
Ma\ 1 't, the l ioiuvr * thee has been, and is now. a scene of
imieii activity. Carpenter-, machinists, jointers and phmiie
• in hate been industriously employed in making extensive
improvement- in the office quarters, making them more com
t'ortabie for the Pioneer force, as well as increasing the floor
-pace tor tue dooiiuneiiiition of the new equipment tliat is feo
If ‘“stalled, 'Hie premise- have been nearly doubled as to
ss. e. 'I he addition, built to conform to the style of the orig
inal -tnature. nil'oru- quarter- for the business office, edi
torial m ai. stock room and engine room. This gives in
ereased -pace in the original building, whieh will be taken np
by the new machinery, equipment, etc. A new newspaper
press, a new job press, new rollers and fixtures for the presses
now iu ta-e. a vast quantity w display tyj>e for advertisements
and commercial printing, .aid a hundred other things essential
to an up to-date newsjiaper office, have been ordered aud are
on the way. Most of the new material is expected this week.
W ith the addition »»f the new equipment, the mechanical ap-1
peantn e of the Ifioneer will lie greatly improved. It will theu
1kv |Kc-sib|e to devote more space to live news matter. In hrie£
{Uivt without indulging in self praise, the Pioneer management
propose- to give Anchorage and the surrounding country a
live, progressive i en-Ki; er. devoted t the interests. «f this
1 art of tkw territory.
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The Anchorage |>osfoffi. e appears to be the "red-haired’’
kW- "■* ;;s AlasK.1 -{offices are concerned. From the in-1
eeptioii, ti ostoffiec authorities iave bes exceedingly neg
lectful of postal affair- at this point, notwithstanding the fact
lhaMhe ! cal p-toffi.e is. in most r speets, the most import
ant in the territory. With the enormous amount of financial
business handled by this office, the postmaster is denied the
authority to pun :-e a safe. But if a penny were missing.
. e s!o*st' v ant-i:'-rites would l ■ willing to exj>ead thousands
m order to c .t-e the delinquent coin and fix the respond bill tv
hr the !o -.
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CALL AT
Evans & Frantzon Company
Painters and Decorators
AU oar wwh k «uwrarK*«l S«sdU >*»&*» with the ~— e*r* **
'*•*'*•• ® * ■> h "**.-c4*.<s methasks udlkbwt mitw.
{?* ^ Oar am » to piea*? ami we Irvw h»w »> will “taw
tihc taurjscat wkrtMn ef Wall Am.-8Aii.> _,,.i ■ . trtUaaw
wwefttw first ta-ati a»J a Mi K-e ad Phtpc*. (Kb
Kv?* t. Mating ts-xiagto XteHE*. We carry Cwwwr hat (JhJk
fW’Jtsn Ur*v qwaabtiiM. W«<*n? onVtheUSt. '
Otir Motto at QaaEtx R« aarf La*;.'
SPECIALS today.
Corner store room, 15x40. One of
the best business locations In the
city.
View lot on Bungalow Point;
cheap for the location; no'deferred
government payments; clear title.
Corner lot on Fourth avenue and
K street; good business location.
SEE WARNER.
Corner Fourth Av. and F St.
FOR HALE.
I will sell fine view lot* at L and
Fifth streets, 30 feet wide by 1J0
deep; $50 caeh, balance |25 per
month.
Lot 3, block 75, facing city park;
terms; one lot, fine residence dis
trict. |200. Come and look these
over.
Store* for rent. I write Insurance.
J. H. SMITH,
Fourth and O Sts.
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RESTAURANTS.
Freeh green goods at Sanitary
Market, one block west of postofflee.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
Bit. M. 8, COBLE—
Physician and Surgeon
Captain Johnston’s House
Sixth Ave., near H St.
D$ J. L. Hawea
DENTIST
Crown and Bridge Work. Gold
'inlays.
All work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and K street.
DR. E. F. GERMAN
dentistry
Bolte Building, Fourth Are.
*0. H. Sondmacher
LAWYER
; Bolte Bldg Anchorage
John M. Reid
Ammon axt> Cocssao* at Law
Notaat Pvmuc
Office; Bolte Bldg Anchorage
L. David
Attorney-at-Law
Notary Public
Office, comer 5th and S
; Anchorage. - - Alaska
J. L. WALLER
JUwrwi> «t T«
AH kraackea of tfee Saw. Jothad
iac Laad OSes practice.
Notary PabHc. Bebaitt
€*r Wtkbota
ARCHITECT
L Street, Beer SeveaUt
Aatfcorasa
H. E. ELLSWORTH
KatabUabed 1M*.
<On» Treated, tua and Car
Seward, Alaska.
"B. Wood R. C. Loudwaltcii
Wood Undertaking Co.
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n'NKRil DIRECTORS
UCKXSKD EMBALMKRS
>mt>lete tiae of Imported Euaeral!
Fumtakiaga. Modem Skipping
Equipment.
ANCHORAGE
TheTwo Girls Cafe
Mn. OUI. Gitr and VW* B*r
» J a*4t. Proprotara.
* f 43k At* acj C S3. 1
*• f Owr Motto: **
l'o*rt**jr. Sinrrtc*, (jiilWy
• ‘ «MmE8 A inXUiTT
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..Reilly’s Cafe..
Open Day and Night
(The BEST the Market Affords
at ail times. C3re us a trial
Mike Rally. Pnspr.
Eagle Boanlmg House
$1 PER DAY
Cora* r 4th Ave. and C
MRS. QUINN.' Prop
THREE LARGE
ANCHORAGE SEWARD
STORES
KNIK
Large Line of
Comforters, Blankets
Pillows, Springs and
Mattresses
Complete Stock of Fresh Fruits
and Vegetables, Large Assort
ment of Candies and complete
line of Shoes, Hats, Caps, Dress
Shirts, Work Shirts and
Underwear
BROWN & HAWKINS
“OUALITY FIRST”
Town Center Comer 4th and E
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1 Proprietor ' 'If
Arrived
f Live Chickens, =
Fresh Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, , ^ 51;
Grape Fruit and Rhubarb ; H
' Parsley, Green Onions, Tomatoes
Fresh Salmon and Halibut S
Fresh Beef, Mutton, Pork and Poultry f;
Boiled Ham, Bologna Sausage
[ Happy Home Canned Goods • t
"'T } Don’t Fail to \’isit Our Market.
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Kut ««».t njauodiou stnram Railing between Seattle, Ketchi
kan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway. Cordova, V aides, Seward
and ANCHOR AUK, via l\SII»K 1‘ASSAtiK.
Salto from Seattle J ' - , Arrives Anchorage
May 15 F? ALAMEDA \ May 22
May 20 NORTHWESTERN May 27
ltd* company reserves the right to change schedule of steam
ess without notice. v>
Tickets on sale at up-toon office. Km press Building. Bag
gage or freight will not he received at the dock later than one
hour before sailing time.
J. J. LAXKm, F. B. TRACY. \(
Agent. tlenerai Agent.
Fnar^iU is say middle amuse.
Treat* mad passengers Just Use
we. EMu Iplte' *s
No ■aitesr t.TB where too rasie.
City Kspcwaa ts ti Use game.
JOE SPEKA&D. The Poet
Foe Ren;—Two ta&ia*. Apply]
Mar# Sertaslt and F ttreecs
Wasted—Partner in a good pay
i log business: Terr small capital re
| paired. Call at Robarta'.
Good, all-round colored chef seeks
j {position- in or out of town. Inquire
’ Cobb’s laundry, next Catholic church.
Subscribe tor the Pioneer.
Inlet Soda Co.
Diedrick & Taylor, Proprietors
W. A. Taylor, Manager
Manufacturers of all kinds of
Mineral Water
Soda, Cider
Syrups
Agentsfor Grape Juice
Anchorage, - - Alaska
CITY EXPRESS ..
Speed Our Motto
If you want what you want when
you want it, get the City Express
Office: 4th Ave. next to Crescent
JOE SPENARD, Prop.
Northern Transfer Co.
[C. P. Pedersen. Mgr.
General TRANSFER Busmen
WOOD ICE t$)AL
Cor. 4<h and D.
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PLCMRING Ol'R SPECIALTY
; A full line of goods for your water
connections
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