THE ANCHORAGE WEEKLY TIMES
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NO ROOM HERE FOR SLACKERS.
“Slacker” is a word coined by tlie English early in the
war to designate the man who, while the volunteer system yet
was in force, failed to come forward and offer his services in
the great army which Great Britain was raising to resist the
onrush of the Huns.
The meaning of the word has been so expanded during
the past three years that it now is used as a term of opprobri
um for any man who fails to perform bis plain duty in any
walk of life. It is particularly opplicable, however, in describ
ing those who thus far have failed to come forward and assist
their country in any manner since the outbreak of war.
At this time there is much feeling among most of the Alas
kan Engineering commission employes against the men who
have rightfully earned the title of slacker through their re
fusal to do their part in the drive for the sale of Liberty bonds
now under way.
Ordinarily the unwillingness of any government employe
to buy a bond or in any other way assist in the movement would
pass unnoticed. But in Anchorage and in fact along the whole
line of the railway, the commission employes have responded
in a most amazing manner, practically every man above the
rating of laborer taking bonds to the extent of his savings,
thus bringing out in sharp contrast, the failure of the few
•slackers.
There may be cases where it absolutely is impossible for
men to buy even one Liberty bond, although under the rate
of wages paid by the commission it is diflicult to understand
how any man regularly on the payroll iinds it impossible to
save even five dollars per month.
It is to the wage earner that the government now is turn
ing in its efforts to raise the money necessary to carry on the
war. The monied intersts of the country recognize the desira
bility of the Liberty bond as an investment, and if possible
would take the entire issue. However, by so doing, aside from
tiie bad effect of such action in the future, it would result ir
draining the banks of the capital now used in carrying on the
ordinary business of the country, which is something to be
avoided.
As pointed out before in the Times, the earnings of the
people of the United States are $38,000,000,000 annually. It
should be easy enough for a united population with such a
large earning capacity to absorb bonds to almost an unlimited
amount.
Theoretically every man. after working for his money,
jhas a right to dispose of his earnings as he sees tit. it is his
to be squandered or hoarded according to his own desires. In
time of war, however, conditions are different. It is then a
question of the greatest good for the greatest number and if
necessary the government can, and will, seize everything neces
sary to carry on its operations.
Such a condition, however, is not anticipated so long as
the American people are of the same stock as their forbears.
But it is up to the people to see that each man does his duty
and when one is found in the public employ who has failed
utterly to come forward to his country’s assistance, he should
be weeded out and a man with the welfare of his nation at
heart put in his place.
NEW JUDICIAL DIVISION NEEDED.
The injustice to the citizens of Anchorage summoned to
Valdez to testify in the liquor cases to be tried at this term of
court is shown by the fact that although they now have been
in attendance at the court for twelve days the first case will
not be called until tomorrow.
If the cases are expedited it may be that the witnesses
from Anchorage will be able to catch the steamship Admiral
Evans, the last boat scheduled to arrive here this season. On
the other hand it may be that the cases will drag along, in
which event the people brought to Valdez from Anchorage
will be forced to return home over the trail.
Aside from the inconvenience caused the witnesses in the j
cases. the cost to the government of transporting all these peo
ple of Valdez is much greater than it would have been to
hold a term of court in Anchorage.
There is only one solution for the injustice done this city,
which is the establishment of a new judicial division in Alas
ka with Anchorage as the headquarters.
STAY WITH ANCHORAGE.
The annual exodus to the states has begun and hundreds
of Anchorage residents are taking the steamships to the out
side where they will spend the winter.
Most of those who are leaving Anchorage are doing so un
der the impression that times are so prosperous on the outside
that they can make more money there than here during the
winter. There is much talk about the prosperity on the out
side, which really is unfounded. It is true that in a few lines,
principally metal works and ship building, there is a great de
mand for skilled labor. Aside from these, however, the coun
try is no more than normal, and the man who leaves here in the
hopes of high wages on the outside is liable to disappoint
ment.
Times are good in Anchorage. There is plenty of work
here for all who want it, and when one considers the expense
of a trip to the outside and the uncertainty of getting employ
ment there, it is far better for the prudent man to stay here.
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1917. *
Vol. I. No. 286. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
Why suffer the inconvenience of
trying to find your way in the
dark, when you can buy a KWIK
LITE flashlight from us. A Kwik
Lite flashlight comes in many
different sizes. The vest-pocket
light takes up very little room and
the batteries are considered the
best made. They are highly rec
ommended for steady burning and,
of course, we guarantee them.
The August Victor records are
in and as usual the latest popular
music is brought home to us on
the phonograph. To hear Ger
aldine Farrar sing the “Star Span
gled Banner” is an inspiration, and
listening to some of the latest
dances makes you long for a dance
floor and your best girl. The new
popular songs are snappy and full
of melody. Billy Murray sings
“Everything Is Going Up,” and
we know it is true, but it is funny
just the same. Our stock of Victor
machines and records is the larg
est in Alaska. Within the last two
weeks we have sold about a dozen
machines and a thousand records
or so, and we have some left, and
new ones coming in on every boat.
Mail your orders to us.
We have received a few single
light, silk lamp shades. They are
very pretty and not expensive.
They will greatly improve the ap
pearance of your home. Come
in and look them over.
Libby Cut Glass—always a gift
of excellence and good taste. Uni
versal Chaffing Dishes and Perco
lators are always welcome in a
home. Sterling and Rogers 1847
table silver in all these articles are
suitable gifts at all times.
Parisian Ivory—A toilet article
DeLux—clean looking, sanitary and
dust proof, it makes ? nice appear
ance on your dreooer. You can go
a long way to win a girl’s heart by
a gift of a nice Paresian Ivory Toi
let Set.
AUGUSTINE & KEYER make
the nOst delicious chocolate candy
on the coast. Their Victoria and
Chocolate Butter Crisp are famous
and when you give your friend a
box of them you have made a three
base hit and a home-run. We are
the agents.
Eaton & Crane’s name as makers
of high grade stationery is a guar
antee of the quality and correct
ness of the paper ycu use. Hereto
fore they had no direct representa
tive on the Alaska coast. It was
not thought possible that any one
store could sell enough stationery
to be granted an agency, but we
have done it. The l-eason we sell
so much is because of its quality
and price.
Loussac’s Drug Stores
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery PHONE 62-Y
4th and D St. 4th and H St.
MEN MARCH AT NIGHT THROUGH RAIN AND MUD TO
THEIR POSITIONS AND ARE ENTHUSIASTICALLY
WELCOMED IN UNDERGROUND WORKS ON FRONT
LINE BY FRENCH FORCES.
M ITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, France, Oct. 27.—Ameri
can troops are in the first line trenches in France. They fired
their first artillery shot in the war at (5 o’clock this morning
and there has been intermittent artillery action since then be-!
tween them and the Germans. The American infantry marched
to their positions last night through rain and mud without the
knowledge of the enemy. The Americans were enthusiastical
ly welcomed in tin* trenches by the French.
The nearest German trench is several hundred yards. The
sector is one of the quietest under the direction of the French.
In the artillery fire the Americans are sending shell for
shell. The first shell case emptied by the Americans will be!
sent to President Wilson.
Major-General Hugh L. Scott, former chief-of-staff of the j
American army, has arrived in France and has reached the j
American front. j
GERMANS SUFFER REVERSES.
LONDON, Oct. 27.—Great successes have been gained on
the west front by the English and French troops.
The Bellevue spur of railroad west of Passchendoele was
taken by the British last night and they entered Beennest. The
Germans concentrated a heavy fire on Bellevue, but the British
advanced among the concrete defenses from Wolfe copse, near
Bellevue and occupied it.
At 7 o’clock this morning the British entered German
trenches at Bellevue and their signals showed they had cap
tured Polderhoek Chateaux, which was strongly fortified.
Today the British made further progress west of Passchen
doele and east of Ypres and repulsed two counter attacks dur
ing the night.
The French, continuing their offensive, have captured the
German trenches north of the objectives they reached yester
day.
The French are now able to enfilade Germans in three di
rections, namely near Brancourt, along the valley to Laon and
through the Aillette valley, l hey also menace the enemy on
the Cliemindesdames road.
GERMANY REPORTS ATTACKS.
BERLIN, Oct. 27.—The German war office announces en
emy attacks are taking place at several points on the Flanders
front.
PLOT FOILED TO
STEAL SHIP PLANS
RIVETER IN UNION IRON WORKS i
IS ARRESTED FOR TAKING i
PICTURES OF NEW VESSELS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30.—Fed
eral authorities are investigating an 1
alleged plot to steal plans of submar- 1
ines under construction for the gov- 1
emment at the Union Iron Works, s
Yesterday they raided the home of
rohn Kulieloff, riveter at he plant.
Federal officers say they found sub
narine plans in his home. He was ar
rested on the specific charge of taking
snapshots in the shipyards of vessels
mder construction.
COLLEGE BOYS ARE LOYAL.
SEATTLE, Oct. 31.—Approximate
y 800 of the 2,080 men in the Uni
versity of Washington last semester
lave enlisted in the government
service.
APPLES
Famous Cashmere
Valley Apples
DELICIOUS
JONATHAN
KING
We recommend that you lay in your
Winter Supply Now.
A. A. SHONBECK
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
AGENCY FOR:
THE GIANT POWDER COMPANY
ANCHORAGE
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MATANUSKA
SNOW TO DEPTH OF TWELVE INCHES
FALLS IN ANCHORAGE AND VICINITY
NORTH WIND VEERS AROUND TO SOUTH WITH*RE
SULT THAT WEATHER TURNS WARMER AND PRE- *
CIPITATXON GOMES IN LARGE FLAKES—SLIGHT
EARTHQUAKE IS FELT HERE EARLY LAST NIGHT.
Anchorage s hrst real snow storm
of the season began in earnest Mon
day evening and during the forenoon
Tuesday. The snow attained a depth
of a foot on the level.
A slight flurry of fine snow fell
several days ago, just enough to cov
er the ground, but the wind was in
the north then which had the effect of
preventing any considerable fall, i
When the wind veered into the south
Monday evening, temperature turned
warmer and the precipitation came in j
large flakes.
Under the city regulations, proper
ty holders on Fourth avenue are re
quired to keep their sidewalks clear
of snow, and in the event of their fail
ure to do so, the walks are shoveled
off at their expense by workmen em- j
ployed by the city.
The city keeps the crossings clear .
and operates a snow plow over side
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walks in tne residence districts with
out expense to property owners.
The heavy snowfall is regarded as
advantageous to Anchorage. It blank
ots the ground and is expected to pro
tect water pipes from frost later in
the season.
Besides the snowstorm, residents
of the city Monday evening were given
another topic of conversation. A
slight earthquake was felt at 6:10
o’clock in the evening. The trem
blor was scarcely perceptible and oc
casioned no damage at all.
Wife—Why do they say “Dame Gos
sip?” A
Husband—Dunno, except, perhaps
they are to polite to drop the “e.”
Doctors say that a baby should cry
two hours a day in order to develop
its lungs. Agreed. But why do ba
bies always choose the night shift ?
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PETERSON’S
If you are dry and want something “soft” and refresh
ing. It’s a Home-like Place and you are always welcome.
Both the Pool and Billiard Tables are new and the lowers
of the cue hang out at
Fourth Ave„ bet. C and D C. F. PETERSON, Prop.