ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
\M> <XK)K IXLET PIONEER
COOK INLET PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
Charles E. Horr<m. Publisher.
Harry <». Steel. Editor.
Subserirtiec Rates: $1 per month, $10 per year, in advance.
Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1015, as second clas3 matter
under the Act of of March 3. 1873.
For President—Charles Evans Hughes.
For Delegate to Congress—James Wickersham
ANCHORAGE. ALASKA. THURSDAY. JUNE 15, 1916.
ALASKAN COAL IS AVAILABLE.
The tidewater terminus of the Matanuska eoal fields
will lie Anchorage, from which place the government is now
building a $35,000,000 railroad to interior Alaska. I nder the
coal land lease regulations, promulgated by Secretary of In
terior Lane, this fuel can be mined for commercial purposes,
and as the royalty exacted is very reasonable, it is believed its
use will prove a decided incentive to the prospectors in the
opening np and development of the mineral resources of the
territory. It means cheaper eoal for domestic use as well as
mining.
The form of lease is similar in large part to the private
leases obtaining in the West Virginia fields and has been
passed upon by a board of practical coal operators who have
approved it as a workable lease.
For ten years past the Alaskan eoal fields have been
withdrawn from private entry and development. During
this period the fuel question in Alaska has been a source of
much annoyance and expense to the residents. A new and
brighter era is dawning and from now on the material inter
ests of the territory should advance in leaps and bounds.
The coal land lease regulations have been received and
practical miners say that while they are not all that might be
desired, the fields can be opened on a workable basis and the
fuel marketed at a greatly reduced cost over the selling price
of the foreign coal we are now compelled to burn.
WHAT IS MAKING ANCHORAGE FAMOUS.
Hon. Franklin K. Lane. Secretary of the Interior, sounds
the proper keynote in his letter to the publisher of the Ancorage
Daily Times, expressing his oppreciation of the efforts of this
paper in urging all of our residents to co-operate with the Al
askan Engineering Commission, in which he emphasizes the
fact that it i- essential for the success of the government rail
road project that the commission be properly eueouraged and
sunnorted.
The policy of the people of Anchorage and the Matanuska
valley i-hould be a constmctive one and the dominant platform
one of boost, not only for the railroad but every movement
that tends to the upbuild of this new and growing community.
There is no occasion for any factional differences or strife here,
as all are interested in seeing the town go ahead as becomes the
terminal of a great railroad and the metropolis of Alaska. It
is up to everybody to boost the town, the railroad, the resources
of the Matanuska valley, the whole of Alaska. It is better in
ever}7 way to boost than to knock. The world has only con
tempt for the knocker, but it lauds the booster. Py so doing
you earn the good will and gratitude of your fellow citizens
and at the same time carve your name in the hall of fame.
WHY NOT CALL A TRUCE?
The fighting in Europe and Asia seems as obstinate as
ever and the results as mournful and futile. Another winter
is not half a year away.
Are there not enough to raise a chorus commanding
peace to be heard even over the roar of the chain of batteries
that stretch from the straits of Dover to and beyond the Hel
lespont.
"What avail has the wreck and slaughter of the past year
availed that can be counted as progress by either belligerent?
But the gaunt spectre of famine has drawn closer and
closer; indeed, it is now at the very gates of more than one
state that has not been the least responsible for the calamity
that has come. Do they not supply a justification for the
neutral nations to demand a truce? And who should sound
that command except our president in the name of the great
republic?
New buildings are springing up in all parts of the town
and an average of over two building permits are being issued
daily.
Work on the government railroad is progressing very sat
isfactorily and the rails will be laid to the coal mines at Moose
creek early in July.
The residents of the McDougal, Susitna and Cache creek
district^ are now receiving a very satisfactory mail service, due
to the efforts of Postmaster Wood and Lieutenant Mears. A
government boat transports this mail to the interior points for
the benefit of miners and prospectors, and the service is greatly
appreciated.
The agricultural possibilities adjacent to Anchorage are
fully set forth in an article in our local columns today. Those
who are thinking of coming to Alaska for the purpose of en
gaging in agricultural pursuits should give careful considera
tion to the conditions obtaining in this northland There are
undoubtedly opportunities here for the right people, but it
would be unwise for the propective agriculturist to rush into
this country without some preliminary knowledge of the true
conditions. The same is true of all new regions.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
Dr. K. A. Kyvig
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage, - - Alaska
DR. M. S COBLF—
Physician anti Snrgeon
Captain Johnston's House
Sixth Ave., near H St.
Dr. J. L. Hawes
DEN T 1ST
Crown and Bridge Work. Gold
inlays.
All work guaranteed.
Fourth avenue and E street.
DR. E. F. GERMAN
. DE\TISTR\
Bolte Building, Fourth Ave.
C. H. Sundmacber
LAWYER
Bolte Bldg Anchorage
John M. Reid
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Notary Public
Office: Bolte Bldg Anchorage
L. David
Attorney-at-Law
Notary Public
Office, corner 5th and E
Anchorage, - - Alaska
J. L. WALLER
lawyer, notary public.
General Practice, Including Land
Office.
Office, 614 Fifth St., West.
Anchorage.
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
Office: Robart Block |"
A. F. Stowe J. F. Coffey
STOWE & COFFEY
Attorneys-at-Law
Anchorage, - - Alaska.
L. V. RAY
Attorney-at-Law
Seward
MURPHY & ALMY
Attorneys at Law
Next Door Pioneer Office
ANCHORAGE
Practice all Courts
Surety Bonds
L. L. James, Jr. J. E. Woolley '
JAMES & WOOLLEY
AttorneyB-at-Law
Corner 4th and F streets.
Sherman Duggan
Court Reporting, Shorthand, Type
writing of All Kinds.
Law Office James & Woolley, Fourth
and F.
fcKr Wikbolm
ARCHITECT
L Street, near Seventh
Anchorage
H. E. ELLSWORTH
Established 1906.
Assayer and Chemist
Ores Treated, ton and Car
Lots.
Seward, Alaska.
F. B. Wood R. C. Loudermilch
Wood Undertaking Co.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
LICENSED EMBALMERS
Complete line of Imported Funeral
Furnishings. Modern Shipping
Equipment.
ANCHORAGE
* EMPRESS THEATRE w*
Alaska’s New Reinforced Concrete Fire-proof
Theatre will Positively Open
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.
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WITH A BIG FEATURE
PROGRAM
Remember the Date!
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Classified Advs.
SITUATIONS WANTED
Wanted—Good, all-round chef seeks
position, in or out of town. Inquire
Cobb’s laundry. _ __
Wanted—A position as c»ok, porter,
etc., by a Jap boy, well fitted for posi
tion. Inquire Union Laundry._tf i
Wanted—Good, all-round colored chef
seeks position, in or out of town. In
quire Cobb's laundry, next Catholic i
church. _ _ tf '
Jap bov wants jafiitor work. Experi- !
enee In all kinds of offices. Harry, at |
Union Laundry, Fourth avenue. tf j
WANTED
Wanted—To buy for cash, small sta
tionery gas engine, two to three horse
power. Inquire this office._ 6-10-tf
Wanton—To meet some one who will
grub stake a good man for the summer.
Inquire Times office.6-1^tf
Wanted—Reliable woman wrantg work
as kitchen helper. Can cook. In or out
of town. Address Times office. 6-15-3t -
FOB SALE
For Sale—I will sell fine view lots at
L and 5th streets, 30 feet wide by 140
deep; $50 cash, balance $25 per month.
Lot 3, block 75, facing city park;
terms; one lot, fin'' residence district,
$200. Come and look these over.
Stores for rent. I write insurance.
J. H. SMITH,
Fourth and G Streets.
What have you got to sell? Bring it
ro Doc. tf
For Sale—South Side Lodging House.
See owner, Charles. Cotney. 5-26-lmo
For Sale—Gasoline launch, 32 feet
long, 9 ft. beam, 12 horse power engine,
life belts, dinky anchor, ropes, bell, etc.,
thrown in; everything new. This is a
snap. Can see owner by calling at An
chorage Realty Co., Fourth ave., be
tween C and I> streets. 6-5-tf
For Sale—General store, stock at in- I
voice prices. Inquire this office, 6-10-tf
For Sale—$150 buys half lot on 8th
avenue. Terms. Snap. Apply store
Seventh and F street. 6-10-6t
For Sale—Building with or witnout
restaurant outfit. Inquire Homestake
Cafe. 6-13-9t
For Sale—Restaurant, $550. Good
location. Cheap lease. Will let you
take cash for a day or so before invest
ing. A good salary in it. Address Res
taurant, this paper, by letter. 6-13-3t.
For Sale—Yukon Rooming house.
Everything new. Good location and
lease. C st., near 4th. 6-14-3t
FOB BENT
For Rent—Large building, suitable
for any purpose. Seventh and F St.
6-13-6t.
For Rent—3 room furnished house.
Inquire Mrs. Kane, L St. between 4th
and 3i*d. 6-13-3t
Inlet Soda Co. j
Diedrick & Taylor, Proprietors
W. A. Taylor, Manager
Manufacturers of all kinds of
Mineral Water
Soda, Cider
Syrups
Agentsfor Grape Juice
Anchorage, - - Alaska
Chicaloon
ROAD HOUSE
They are All Coming
Chas. M. Johnston, Proprietor
Anchorage
T ransfer
W. E. Lee, Manager
General Transfer Business
AGENTS FOR
Bluff Point Coal
Cook Inlet News Seme
Newspapers, Magazines and
Periodicals from all parts of
the world received overland
twice a week.
THE MODEL 4th and E 8t.
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Fifth Ave. Cigar Store
CIGARS, TOBACCOS. CANDIES, FRUITS.
VICTOR STEWART,
Propr ietor.
Fifth Avenue Between C and D
B. C. NICHOLS
Watchmaker and Jeweler, Anchorage, Alaska
Watch Repairing a Specialty. Fourth Bet. D and E
California Cigar Store ^ Pool Room 1
A Pleasant Place to Spend Your Spare Time
_
Best Brands of Cigars and Tobaccos
TABLES AND SPECIAL ROOM FOR SOLO PLAYERS
Anchorage Central Market
J. TURNER
Proprietor
FRESH MEATS AND FISH
Wholesale and Retail
Barton’s No. 1 Steer Beef
Circle W Spring- Lamb Corn-Fed Pork
Also Dressed Chickens, Livers, Hearts,
Pigs’ Feet, Etc.
Pork Sausage Made Every Day.
Live Chickens Dressed to Order.
Anchorage Laid Eggs. Fowls for Breeding.
NOTHING BUT THE BEST.
Anderson & Jensen, Proprs.
Choice Meats at Economical Prices:
Sugar cured hams .. 22c
Sugar cured bacon .. 25c
Choice steer round steak... 25c
Chuck Steak., 20c
Pot Roast Beef. 18c
Boiling Beef . 16c
Sausage—Pork Link . 20c
Bologna. 20c
Head Cheese . 20c
Weinerwurst . ..“. 20c
Boiled Ham .*.36c
Pork Chops. 25c
Lamb Chops. 25c
Veal Chops ..>.. 25c
Leg of Lamb.25c
Mutton Stew. 17c
Dry Salt Pork. 15c
BUTTER EGGS.
We Solicit and Deliver.
Special Attention Given to Out-of-Town Orders.
Wholesalers and Retailers.
ANDERSON & JENSEN
bourth ave, between D and E sts. Anchorage, Alaska
Fine Job Printing at The Times Office