ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
C harles E. Herron. Publisher.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postofflce June 5, 1915, as second clasa matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1916.
SANITATION OF RAILROAD CAMPS.
There is a hill pending in Congress regulating the public
health along the Alaska railroad line. This act authorizes the
President of the United States to make and promulgate such
quarantine and sanitary rules and regulations as shall be neces
sary to preserve the public health along and in the vicinity of
the government railroad constructed.
The measure is being fostered by Secretary of Interior Lane
and Chairman Edes of the Railroad commission, while Dele
gate Wickersham is opposed to it on the ground that it confers
autocratic powers on the bureaus at Washington and does not
give the people of Alaska the right to govern themselves.
Secretary Lane takes the position that the present laws of
the territory relating to sanitation are inadequate, unwieldy
and impracticable for the purpose intended. He points out
that the government’s most difficult problem is the control of
sanitation, so that the employes and other people living in the
construction camps and vicinity thereof may be protected from
epidemics that usually follow unhealthy conditions. Conse
quently he is strongly advocating the passage of the bill.
Chairman Edes feels that the Alaskan Engineering Commis
sion is held responsible for the sanitary conditions along the
railroad and believes that it should have some means of pro
tection. He considers that the Alaska law provides only for
quarantine and it is necessary for the Commission to control
the situation.
The Daily Times has read an account of the hearings before
the committees at the national capital and believes that much
good will result by the passage of the amended bill which
gives the Commission control of the sanitary conditions along
the railroad until such time as the road is constructed. In
fact, there are some towns along the line at the present time
that are a menace to the residents on account of a lack of sani
tation. which condition we believe would be quickly rectified
if the bill in controversy were enacted into law.
The order of mobilization of tbe entire national guard will
liave its effect upon this community, as there are a number of
people here who are either officers or members of some state
militia and subject to call.
It may take Uncle Sam a little while to get his fighting
forces rounded up, but when he does those greasers in Mexico
had better take to the hills, as there will be a general cleaning
up of bandits and murderers.
All of the optimism rampant in Anchorage is not confined
to its residents, as is evidenced by the expressions of most of
the new arrivals. They, too, see a great future for the town
and are impressed with its present growth and prosperity.
Governor Strong was correct when he stated yesterday that
a militia of at least a thousand men could be raised in Alaska
without any difficulty. There are enough patriotic citizens in
Anchorage to form a company, and the same is true of every
other town in the territory.
That the efforts of the Anchorage band to provide us with a
creditable musical organization are fully appreciated was at
tested by the large attendance of people at last night’s dance,
given for the purpose of raising funds with which to erect a
permanent pavilion to be known as the “Home of Music,’’
where concerts and other elevating entertainments can be held
during the fall and winter months.
The phenomena] growth of the business of the Bank of An
chorage during its short existence of one month speaks vol
umes for the thriftiness and prosperity of our people. With
a capita] stock of $25,000, its individual deposits are $193,
452.23, and its resources $225,657.56. This is certainly a show
ing to be proud of, and reflects much credit upon the officials
and local directorate of the bank as well as the community in
general.
> The local Chamber of Commerce is demonstrating that it is
a live body of business men, who are not going to leave any
thing undone to promote the best interests of the community.
Besides lending its support to every public movement an effort
is also to be made to set forth the actual conditions and the
advantages possessed in Anchorage as a place of abode,
through the medium of an attractive pamphlet, which will con
tain much valuable information and illustrations.
CARL W. BOLTE
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CLOSING OUT BEFORE JULY 1st.
Any hat in the store for $3.00.
Children's and Misses’ hats, $1.00
and $2.00. Mrs. Conrad P. Lem.
6-15tf.
FORMER CIRCUS OWNER NOW
DOWN TO LEGITIMATE GAME
V. L. Grey, better known as “Slim
Grey,” of Moose City, who carried
mail from Anchorage to Biril creek
last winter and now a member of the
transfer firm of Grey and Smith, is
in the city on business.
Mr. Gray, formerly an old-time
circus man, owned and managed the
famous I. O. U. Wild West Show.
While this aggregation was not the
largest in the world it was an all
"star” aggregation. Misfortune fi
nally overtook “Slim’’ and he blew
up at Speelersville, Arkansas, after
having made a successful tour
through many southern states.
WEATHER REPORT.
7 a. m. June 21, 1916.
Station Temp. Day
Ship Creek . 50 Cloudy
Glacier . aO Clear_
Mile 52 . 50 Clear
Seward . 56 Cloudy
Matanuska Jet... 54 Cloudy
Moose Creek .... 54 Cloudy
Wind ;
Calm j
Calm i
Calm !
Calm
Calm
Calm
THEATRE
Alaska’s New Reinforced Concrete Fire-proof
Theatre will Positively Open
Saturday, July 1
WITH A BIG FEATURE
PROGRAM
This new theatre is 40 x 130 feet, with a seating capacity
for 700 people and will be the most attractive and up-to-date
theatre north of Seattle. Steam heated and electric lighted
throughout, and by the installing of numerous fire exits the
management takes pride in announcing that the entire build
ing can be emptied in 90 seconds.
Remember the Date!
Remember the Date!
MATANUSKA SPRINGS SURPRISE
ON BASEBALL FANS
Deputy Marsha] Frank Hoffman,
of Matanuska. says the outlook for a
winning baseball team at the Junc
tion, is extremely promising, as they
have a strong line-up of ball tossers.
Jimmie Hill has been elected captain
of the team and each evening after
the day’s work is done the big prac
tise is indulged in and the boys are
showing up fine. This aggregation
will he known as the. Farmers’ team
and will be a strong contender for
the pennant in the local league. They
expect to come to Anchorage short
ly after the Fourth as soon as book
ings can be made.
MINING GROUND IS STAKED
IN NOOKA BAY DISTRICT
SEWARD, June 21.—Frank Skeen,
who discovered placer gold in four
creeks and a ledge of high grade ore
at Nooka bay, 80 miles southwest of
Seward, will leave for his claims
during the night. He said he want
ed to examine other ground before
there was any rush to that section.
Fifth Ave. Cigar Store
CIGARS, TOBACCOS, CANDIES, FRUITS.
VICTOR STEWART,
Proprietor.
Fifth Avenue Between C and D
Launch Swan
Daily Trips to Knik
For Schedule See Bulletin Boards '
B. C. NICHOLS
Watchmaker and Jeweler, Anchorage, Alaska/
Watch Repairing a Specialty. Fourth Bet. D and E
DAWN OF THE ELECTRICAL ERA
IN RAILROADING
The All-Steel “Olympian” and “Columbian” Trains Now
Operated Electrically Over the Rocky Mountains
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Progress has no age. Onward is ever the slogan of railway construction, operation and efficiency In this forward
movement electricity challenges the supremacy of steam, and on the Scroll of time the year 1916 marks the dawn of the electrical erTin
railroading—and the accomplishment of a definite step to conservethe world’s energies. It is particularly fitting that the ‘'Milwmuk •<
which since its inception has been identified with great pioneering achievements, should have been able to carry through to riefW*
accomplishment the dream and aspirations of engineers and scientist* by the electrification of 440 miles of its main line through»VeZwZ
demanding the utmost of energy and efficiency in locomotives e regain
440 Miles of Main Line Electrified
The electrified district is that of the Great Continental
Divide, extending from Avery, Idaho, to Harlowton,
Mont., a distance of 440 miles. (115 miles, from Deer
Lodge to Three Forks, now in operation.)
World's Mightiest Locomotives
The electric locomotives which pull "The Olympian"
and "The Columbian" over the mountain divisions are
t>e most powerful built. They are 112 feet long and
weigh 284 tons. They require no coal or water, run
at an even speed, are thoroughly dependable in all
temperatures, take the heaviest grades with compara
tive ease, are smokeless and dustless.
Power from Mountain Streams
The power used to operate the electric locomotives is
obtained from mountain waterfalls instead of from
coal—marking a definite step to conserve the world’s
resources. This power in 100,000 volts alternating
current, is delivered to the 14 sub-stations of the rail
way and there transformed to 3,000 volts direct—the
current used by the locomotives. This is the highest
voltage direct current adapted for railway work in the
world ^
degenerative BraKing
One of the scientific marvels is regenerative braking
by which the train on down grades, instead of con
suming electricity, actually produces it while travel
ing onward, and by which at the same time, the speed
of the train is kept under perfect control.
This is the first use of direct current regenerative
braking. It provides maximum safety, eliminates
wheel, brakeshoe and track wear and overheating
insures a uniform speed and recovers from 25% to
52% of power.
More Efficient Operation
With electrification has come more efficient and
economical operation; a better maintenance of sched
ules; the practical elimination of delays due to
weather conditions; smoother riding caused bv
greater evenness of speed; enhanced comfort due to
greater cleanliness, and a pronounced improvement
of the view from car window and observation plat
form, owing to freedom from smoke and cinders.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
The advantages of electrification, added to the superb equipment and luxurious appointments of “Th ni ■ » a
Columbian," the renowned personal service of the employees, the splendid physical condition of the and
e scenery makes the "Milwaukee” more than ever the road of etfintene, ... . >f ” ant^ l^e extent and
variety of the scenery makes the “Milwaukee” more than ever the road of efficiency, comfort and char
fact when planning your next trip to the East. Booklet giving complete information free on request
Remember this
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F. B. TRACEY, Agent, Aloske Steamship Co., Anchorage. A. E. HARRIS, T.P.A., C.M. & St.P. Ry, Juneau