(By George G. Hill. Written for the'
Republican National Committee.)
It is doubtful if a sillier proposition
was ever put forth by the chairman
of a national committee than that of
Vane? McCormick, the democratic
chairman, that there be created a Wil
son day. Other presidents and their
champions have been content to leave
that sort of national tribute to be de
termined upon by their admirers after
their death, but Mr. McCormick’s
proposition carries with it the sug
gestion that possibly Mr. Wilson’s ad
mirers are fearful that when time has
given the American people a correct
perspective on the achievements of
the present chief executive they will
not be disposed to pay such tribute to
his character and performances.
Even should Mr. McCormick’s sug
gestion be adopted, there would be
difficulty in choosing an appropriate
date for "Wilson day.” Of course,
there is February 10, the date on
which he wrote the “strict account
ability” note although it is doubtful
if that would please the extreme pa
cificists. Then, there is May 10, pleas
ing no doubt to the extreme pacificists
because it was the date on which Mr.
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States was “too proud- to fight.” But
it, on the other hand, might not meet
with the aproval of the more patri
otic democrats. A compromise might
be reached on May 17, the day when
Secretary Bryan, by explicit direction
of the president, explained to Ambas
sador Duma that the “strict account
ability” note was solely for home con
sumption and “not to be taken too
seriously abroad.”
Of course it must be admitted that
there is much in favor of fixing the
day before March 4, because if that
is done Mr. Wilson could proclaim
the festive holiday himself, deliver an
appropriate eulogy of himself and his
own accomplishments, and conduct
the ceremonies from within—instead
of from without—the White House.
Indeed, if Mr. McCormick’s brilliant
suggestion is to be put »rtto execution
it might even be wiser to select a date
before November 7, as it would seem
more appropriate to celebrate the fes
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tival of an undefeated, rather than of
a defeated, candidate. An eager pub
lic anxiously awaits from Chairman
McCormick details of the date and
plan of celebration of his proposed
“Wilson day.”
GOVERNMENT IS AFTER
ALLEGED COAL COMBINE
WILKESBARRE, Pa.—Agents of
the federal government are giving
close attention to the developments in
the testimony of operators in the
Scranton and Wilkesbarre anthracite
coal regions brought out before the
state coal commission now making an
investigation of the present high
prices of this fuel. It is understood
that, if they obtain the material they
hope to, they will use it in the gov
ernment’s suit to separate the Phila
delphia & Reading railway from the
coal business. Judge R. S. Oawthrop
of West Chester, and Walter Y. Du
rand, special agent of the federal
trade bureau, conferred on Friday,
and, it is understood, made arrange
ments to obtain a transcript of the
testimony for the government. Judge
Gawthrop is chairman of the commis
sion.
The principal fact that the govern
ment wishes to learn is whether the
independent operators fix their prices
through a “fiool,” known as the Bu
reau of Anthracite Information, which
is maintained in' New York. Several
operators have already admitted that
their prices were governed by the
monthly quotations sent out by this
bureau. Until Thursday the investi
gation was confined to the Scranton
district. On Friday it was transfer
red to this city. Scranton mine own
ers were of the opinion, according to
their testomony, that three things
particularly contributed to the pres
ent high prices. They are the work
men’s compensation law, the new
wage scale agreement with the min
ers and the high cost of supplies. The
yearly depreciation on the mining in
vestment itself was also cited as a
contributing factor.
Comfortable tables, quick lunch ser
vice at the North Pole bakery. 10-28-tf
Bargains in small Cook Stoves at
Pilger’s. 10-10tf
Hot Drinks at Peterson’s.
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MRS. HUGHES
BOARDING HOUSE
145 4th Ave. Cor. B Street
+ Family Cooking $1.00 Per Day
We Know We Have
what you want in
Winter Clothing, Positively the Best to Be Had.
Fur Caps, Parkas, Mukluks, Woolen Underwear
and Warm and Durable Winter Garments of all De
scriptions and prices.
Wible & Si Clair
“DROP IN.”
ANCHORAGE,
MATANUSKA
LET THERE BE LIGHT
We Can Furnish It
PRICE & BENNETT
PLUMBING OUR SPECIALTY
Sheet Metal Works and _ _ _ _
Gasoline Lighting Fifth St.f 0€t. G & H
Green Express, Taxi and Storage
OFFICE AND GARAGE 7th AND F
WE STORE ANYTHING—
Trunks Stored, 50c Per Month
SEE US WHEN YOU ARE READY TO MOVE
DAY PHONE 28-R. NIGHT PHONE 55-K
The Grey Car for Service. Rapid
Transfer. Phone 60-R. 10-6tf
The N. E. Ohlesson bakery at 919
5th St. will open under new manage
ment as a first class home bakery.
Will cater to party, wedding or ban
quet trade. Light lunch served if de
sired.
MRS. F. L. WALSII,
19-6-tf MRS. BERTHA BRITTON.
Peterson’s for Billiard and Pool, tf
Sanitary Market
The only told storage plant in con
nection with market In Anchorage.
Home-made Sausages. Fruits. Veg
etables. Butter and Eggs, at whole
sale. l'cstaurants and roadhouses,
special attention.
tth Ave.. Bet_ H and I Sts.
i E. E. KURTZ & CO.
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He Had No Bank Account
He had some money—but lie had no Hank Ac
count. He could not see the need of one. He
had a splendid chance to enlarge his business
and make big money. He had not enough cash
on hand. He was unable to borrow any from a
Bank, because as he kept no Bank Account the
Bank knew nothing about his financial respon
sibility. ^
Does This Mean You?
OUR TOTAL DEPOvSITS ARE NOW OVER $413,000.00
We Are Growing Daily; Why Not Open An
Account and Grow With Us?
BANK OF ALASKA
Skagway
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ANCHORAGE
ALASKA
NEXT DOOR TO HARMONY THEATRE
Wrangell
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ALASKA TRANSFER
Express and Heavy Hauling Storage in Connection
COAL AND WOOD
OFFICE LATHROP BLDG.
- ECKLES& BENSON.
THE PLACE f
Where restful hours can be spent with all your friends.
CIG A RS—FRUIT—CANDY
AND
SOFT DRINKS OF ALL KINDS.
The Arcade
Opp. Postoffice
Prices Cut to the Bone.
We have orders to move our entire stock of Men’s Clothing, Underwear, Fur
nishings, Boots and Shoes, and have cut prices to a point where you save materially
by buying now.
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A Rug and Carpet Sale
Here is an opportunity to supply your wants in this line. We have a
good, large assortment of Axminster, Wilton, Ingrain, etc. Rugs for your
parlor, your bedroom, your sitting room.
Bath Mats at $1.00 each.
A Coat and Suit Sale
Ladies’ Suits, Silk Waists, Petticoats, Plush Coats, Furs, and Cold
Weather Wearing Apparel. We were fortunate in securing an exceptional
ly well selected lot of these articles. Come and see the large display of
Children’s Wear.
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These Items
and Prices:
Men’s $6 Dress Shoes.$4
Men’s Horsehide Mitts.-•.$1
Men’s Woolen Mittens . 25c
Men’s Heavy Suspenders.35c
President Suspenders .35c
Men’s Heavy Woolen Sox.25c
Men’s Heavy Pure Wool Sox .35c
Men’s Canadian Wool Underwear.$3
Pure Australian Wool Underwear.$5
Scotch Wool Underwear, Strictly All
Wool, Suit .$5
Cooper’s Woolen Underwear, Suit ....$3
Natural Wool Underwear, Extra
Heavy, Suit.$3
Cooper’s Union Suits, All Wool.$3.50
Men’s $20 Suits .....$10
Men’s $20 Overcoats . $10
Men’s $5 Woolen Pants.$2.50
Men’s $6 Logger Shirts.$4
Men’s $5 Flannel Shirts .$2.50
Men’s $8 Mackinaw Coats.$5
SPECIAL THIS WEEK
2-In-l Shoe Polish, 10c Big Can
SPECIAL THIS WEEK! !
25 Good, Heavy, Ladies’ Winter f
Coats, Regularly $17.50, $20 and
$25 Values, Sale Price.$10.00
25 Good, Heavy, Women’s Sweat
er Coats, $5, $6 and $7 Values,
Sale Price .$5.50
25 Good, Heavy, Woolen Boys’
and Girls’ Mackinaw Coats, All
Sizes, $7.50 Values, Sale Price ....$5.00
25 Middy Blouses . $1.00
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OUR CHRISTMAS TOYS AND HOLIDAY
GOODS HAVE JUST ARRIVED
Now unpacking. On display shortly
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The BON MARCHE
Opp. Postofiice
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