ARE PLAYING BALL
•> OUTSIDE DIAMOND
In order that people may know,
and to avoid any fuither erroneous
impressions and to stop any addi
tional misstatements, the trustees of
the Anchorage Athletic Association
have asked the Daily Times to pub
lish a correct status of the baseball
case now in controversy. This as
sociation was organized at a called
mass meeting of the citizens of An
chorage for the purpose of promot
ing sports and athletics, especially
baseball, in Anchorage, for the sum
prner. Representative business men
were chosen for the various offices,
by-laws adopted, committees ap
pointed, asd it was decided to erect
a grand stand in Recreation Park,
both for a means of revenue and
comfort for the patrons of the ath
letic events.
The U. S. Government owns
Recreation Park until suqJl time as
( the same is turned over to the city
of Anchorage and the citizens of
Anchorage own the grand stand. So
this grand stand does not belong to
any individual or any bloated syndi
cate, nor does the Anchorage Cham
ber of Commerce own it or have
anything whatsoevr to do with it,
except the members pay their little
fifty cents when they enjoy the priv
ileges, the same as any other public
spirited citizen.
The Anhorage Athletic Associa
tion, composed of Anchorage citi
zens, own the grand stand, which
will be turned over to the city of
A nnhnnn nrrt lino Knon f.illrr
paid for, together with all cost of
labor both for its erection and the
clearing off of the grounds and put
ting the baseball diamond in such
splendid shape. There is not a town
of city in Alaska that can boast of
Sach a solid, comfortable grand
stand nor such a clean, level field
for sport.
By popular subscription $700
was raised to start the grand stand,
and as this amount was inadequate
to meet the expenses a few of the
business men, who have ever stepped
to the front in similar matters per
taining to the city’s advancement
and for the good of the public have
guaranteed the outstanding indebt
edness and are carrying the burden
lot this expense.
The debt will be wiped out in a
short time if the people will come
forward and support the issue and
the people will own a grand stand
ftee from debt.
*At the mass meeting early in the
spring the following gentlemen were
elected to office of the Anchorage
Athletic Association: A. A. Shon
beck, president; Oscar Anderson,
vice president; A. H. Fischer, secre
tary; W. T. Normile, George Camp
bell, L. P. Byrne, Ray C. Larson,
Frank Polley and J. E. Robarts were
elected as a board of trustees.
X*>tice of Medical Examining Board.
The Territorial Board of Medical
Examiners will hold the semi-annual
examination in Seward, Alaska, be
ginning the 3rd day of July. All
physicians wishing to take that ex
amination will please file the proper
papers and be in Seward on that
date. J. H. ROMIG, M. D.,
Member of Examining Board.
6-10, 6-17
* Singer Sewing Machines sold on
easy terms. C. B. Wark, manufac
facturer’s agent. 6-13tf
Read the Daily Times and be ar>
Anchorage booster.
We develop and print at The
Model, 4th, between E and F streets.
, WIPE OP KETCHIKAX MAX
ATTEMPTS TO SUICIDE
j Mrs. A. A. Tremlett, wife of a
Ketchikan man, twice attempted sui
cide in Seattle. During the night
' Mrs. Tremlett turned on the gas in
■ her apartment, but was rescued b’e
| fore the fumes had accomplished
! their purpose. That afternoon walk
ing to the east shore of Green lake,
i she jumped into the water, but was
I rescued before drowning. Her hus
| band has been notified. She makes
! no statement regarding reasons for
j her acts.
From a Bohemian point of >iew
one of the really interesting places
j in Anchorage that receives scant no
tice and is very little known, except
to the regular habitues of the place,
is the Tea Room on Third avenue,
between F and G streets. This place
is quite popular with a very cosmo
politan set made up of many nation
alities, and in the evening the scene
is typical of similar places in much
larger cities. While the swarthy
sons of Greece predominate, there
are Russians drinking their tea, the
Hungarians and Austrians playing
their favorite game of cards, and the
Oriental drinking the rich Turkish
coffee. The different languages are
spoken in varying accents from the
deep gutterals to the high falsetto.
The place is unpainted and unvar
nished and offers no frescoes or
paintings, but the warmth of con
geniality is there and happy, care
free patrons all seem to be enjoying
themselves. Thomas Phillips, the
proprietor, was born in Greece and
Is a man of very good education,
speaking and writing English in a
creditable manner, and is extremely
courteous. He expects to put a 20
foot addition on the rear and open a
cafe and will add another story to
be used for sleeping quarters.
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SCHOONER C. S. HOLMES
IS OFF FOR THE ARCTIC
Beginning her tenth voyage to the
Arctic, the schooner C. S. Holmes,
Capt. John Backland, started from
Seattle laden with nearly one thou
sand tons of cargo.
The vessel has supplies for eleven
government schools and numerous
missions along the coast of the Sew
rd peninsula. Included in the cargo
is material for a church at Point
Barrow. There is also a 45-foot
launch for the Methodist Episcopal
mission at Sinuk.
The Holmes will return to Seattle
about October 1, when she will load
a cargo of lumber for Wellington,
New Zealand.
The members of the Anchorage
band are making elaborate prepara
tions for the big dance Tuesday
night, June 20. at Hobart’s hall, and
should have the support of the peo
ple.
THE MODEL, 4TH, E AXI) F STS.
i Power boat offices at The Model
for Knik and Matanuska, Kern
creek, Hope and way points.
C. F. PETERSON, Agent.
Cook Inlet News Service
Newspapers, Magazines and
Periodicals from all parts of
the world received overland
twice a week.
THE MODEL 4th and E St.
INI. r. OHLSSON
* Groceries and Home Baking
We Deliver
5th Ave., bet. I and K.
FURNITURE
Just Arrived
ECKMANN
Fourth Ave. and K St.
HE CAN SUPPLY YOUR WANT AND AT
A REASONABLE PRICE
Chiffoniers
Dining Room Tables
Dining Room Chairs
i Davenports
\ Sanitary Couches
/ Upholstered Rockers
Notice to the Public:
We Have Completed Our Line of
CLOTHING
Which has just arrived and we are ready to dress you
up with a
PRESS SHRUNK KAUFFMAN SUIT,
JOHN B. STETSON HAT, AND PACKARD SHOES.
CARROLL & CO.
Fourth and E Sts.
Carrol Building Anchorage, Alaska
Barrington Navigation Company
HAZEL B NO. 2
Will leave for all points on
The Susitna River and The Yentna River
On or About Sunday, June the 18
For Information, Passenger and Freight Rates apply
Office Fourth and C Street.
, S. C. BARRINGTON,
Manager.
FRANK MORTIMER,
Agent.
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P. O. SUIMBERG
Cor. 4th and C
Groceries and General Merchandise
Reasonable Prices and a Square Deal to Everybody.
Umjerene cieue i dobra podvorba svakomu jednako.
Moose Creek Road House
Where AH Trails Meet
Ira G. Brown . . • . . . . Proprietor
The Arcade
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SOFT DRINKS OF ALL KINDS.
CIGARS : TOBACCOS : FRUITS
D. ZARELLI, Propr. Fourth Ave., bet. C and D
Snabdieven raznim cigari, cigarete duhanom i candy, Cdena voda
na counteru uvjek. Preporuca se slavenima.
JUST OPENED
HOTEL PARSONS
Modern Hote]
Hot and Cold Water on Each Floor
Baths in Connection
Terms Moderate
H. St., Hot ween Third and Fourth Aves., Anchorage, Alaska.
’Frisco Cafe
The Place of Good Eats. For Ladies and Gentlemen
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
EVERYTHING IN SEASON AND SERVICE THE VERY BEST
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
Private Boxes for Large or Small Parties
The All-Steel “Olympian” and “Columbian” Trains Now
Operated Electrically Over the Rocky Mountains
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 era in
railroading - and the accomplishment of a definite step to conserve the world’s energies. It is particularly fitting that the “Milwaukee,"
which since its inception has been identified with £reat pioneering achievements, should have been able to carry through to definite
accomplishment the dream and aspirations of engineers and scientist* by the electrification of 440 miles of its main line through a region
demanding the utmost of energy and efficiency in locomotives
440 Miles of Mein Lino 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.)
’Vorld’s Mightiest Locomotives
The electric locomotives which pull “The Olympian"
and “The Columbian" over the mountain divisions are
the 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' Kegenerativ. 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 by
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 "The Olympian" and "The
Columbian," the renowned persona! service of the employees, the splendid physical condition of the road and the extent and
variety of the scenery makes the “Milwaukee’’ more than ever the road of efficiency, comfort and charm. Kemember this
fact when planning your next trip to the East. Booklet giving complete information free on request.
F. B. TRACEY, Agent, Alaske Steamship Co., Anchorage. A. E. HARRIS, T.P.A., C.M. &St.P. Ry, Juneau