THE NENANA DAIL Y NEWS
Application made April 1. 1918, at the postoffice at Nenana. Alaska,
for enrrv as second class mail matter, under the Act of March^3^^1Sjjh
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WHY NOT GO ALL THE WAY?
The suggestion of Governor Riggs,
contained in his annual report to
Secretary Lane, that the government
take over the ocean transportation
business between Alaska and the
States, voices the sentiments of
every real Alaskan, all of whom
have suffered greatly at the hands
of the transportation companies
operating in Northern waters. The
present service is unsafe, inadequate
and costly beyond reason. The
Alaskan puts up with all sorts of
inconveniences and actually takes his
life in his hands when he boards
a Seattle-bound steamer, and pays
an exorbitant fare for the privilege
of doing so. The return voyage is
much more costly, and equally dan
gerous- Freightage charges on
Alaska-bound merchandise and ma
chinery have increased to the point j
where is it no longer possible for
many Northerners to patronize the
steamship ocmpanies. They are
compelled to do without much need
ed supplies and material and are
greatly handicapped, in consequence,
in their efforts to develop the coun
try.
Whether or not the transportation ]
companies have warrant for the
tolls they exact from the people of
Alaska is apart from the question, j
What concerns Northerners is the
fact that they are required to pay j
more for fares and freight hauling j
than they can afford—more than *
conditions in Alaska warrant. And
they know well that their only source |
of relief is government operated i
boats.
The operation by the government
of a line of steamships between
Alaska and the States would make
more certain the successful opera
tion of the new government railroad.
It would stimulate tonnage by mak
ing it possible for Alaskans to im
port supplies and machinery for the
development of properties now idle.
It would make it possible for Out
siders of moderate means to come
to Alaska to settle, and to bring
their families and household goods
with them-—an impossibility under
present conditions. It would make
it possible for the merchants of
Alaska to sell goods more cheaply,
thereby contributing materially to
the cheapening of living and operat
ing costs, and stimulating develop
ment to that extent.
The government now has the
equipment to establish a line of
steamers, to connect with the Alaska
railroad, and the use of a few of
the vessels for that purpose would
enable the government to maintain
a reliable through service between
Interior Alaska and the States, at
a cost which would greatly stimulate
development of Interior resources.
It is a reform that must come, along
with others, to insure adequate re
turn on investments already made,
and Alaskans, we feel certain, will
welcome the opportunity to give
their support to the movement which
has been started by our governor.
HANDS STAGE
Roland's stage pulled out sharp
at 8 o’clock this morning for Fair
banks with 185 pounds of mail and
the following passengers bound for
Fairbanks: Townsite Manager H. B.
Joseph, William Rodigkeit, Ed Gav
nor. Herb Miller. -Joe Connors and
S. Kunkola. It also took considerable
freight.
This is the first Roland stage to
make the journey to the upper town
since the establishment of the
quarantine, and the continuance of
the service will depend largely on
the business offering in the way
of freight: passenger service during
the period of quarantine and run
ning the stage for the mail alone
being out of the question
The stage will return after re
maining a day in Fiarbanks and
will bring a shipment of mail and
what freight may be offering.
Elsie Joyal, well known Dawson
young lady, was in Vancouver in
October.
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CLUB SMOKER OF
SATURDAY Nil
IS HOSE SUCCESS
When the first number of the
varied and interesting program that
was presented to the members of
the Xenana elub at their quarters
Saturday evening was called, prac
tically every member listed on the
books of the organization turned his
face to the speaker and settled com
fortably in his chair for an even
ing’s amusement. A cleared space
in the center of the room had been
reserved and, covered with a tightly
stretched tarpaulin served as the
stage of the evening as well as the
squared circle within which later
along on the program various dis
putes were settled to the vast en
joyment of all present. Practically
every member of the club had what
might be called a ring-side seat.
The card and reading rooms were
thrown open for the convenience of
those present as cloak rooms and for
the time being the billiard room
was converted into a refreshment
booth. That everyone present was
anticipating a pleasant evening was
evident by the hum of conversation
and laughter that ceased abruptly
as M. V. Tyler, vice-president of the
club, acting as master of cere
monies, started the program shortly
after ten o’clock.
Music, recitations, speeches, exhi
! bitions of the manly art and a
1 monologue followed. Mr. Galvin
j (Dooley • again proved his ability
I as an entertainer when he made a
bid for popularity and broke the
| ice with a humorous discourse about
. his friends, present and absent. His
! expansive gold-plated grin helps him
; immensely in getting his stuff across
i and he had no trouble whatever
’ Saturday night in placing his shafts
I wherever he pleased.
After the running: start the enter
tainment received it never lagged
a moment and without exception
the members of the club enjoyed
; every minute of the time. They ap
peared loath to break up the meet
: mg, even after the events of the
evening were concluded and various
i groups were found at the clubrooms
at a late hour in the morning, still
j deep in discussions.
The haunting rythm of the poetry
of Robert \V Service was awakened
again in the minds of those present
j by renderings from his works.
Frank Cleary recited his "The Kill
. ing of Dan McGrew” in an effective
dramatic manner that lost nothing
i of the splendid narrative of the
' poem or its dramatic situations. For
the time being Dangerous Dan Mc
Grew, the stranger at the barroom
piano and the lady called Lou lived
again their brief tragedy. As an
i encore, Mr. Cleary responded with
1 some original verse portraying inci
■ dents closely connected with certain
! local celebrities' conception of a
| proper peace celebration. And this,
i while it lacked, perhaps, Service’s
| fervid genius, had in it all of Cleary's
I own originality.
The featured contribution to the
j evening’s entertainment, however,
j was brought on in various set-tos of
the local boxers. To hear the whang
and slap of the swinging gloves as
they found their mark and to see
the stripped forms as the boys
danced in and out brought back to
many an oldtimer present the heyday
of the boxing game before milder
amusement became more popular.
In the main event Norman Smith
j went five clever rounds with A1
Johnson, and as the boys were near
| heavyweights and both knew the
heel of the gloves from the lacings,
they agreed to step right out and put
| up a splendid exhibition. Their
brawn and speed made their effort;
to entertain very popular with the
j audience. This bout was preceded by
I by a three-round go between Sam
Beatty and Dick Morris, which con
tained clever and interesting work,
j Sam stripped to pale green silk
trunks and what Dick had on was
j white. To reverse the order in
' which they were staged, the third
| offering of the evening was a ban
; tamweight exhibition of three rounds
• between Xorman Russell and Sam
i Ivey.
I A most popular part of the pro
:ram was an impromptu speech by
dr. W. A. Ryan. His talk dealt
vith various subjects for far readi
ng changes to the city of Nenana
is well as the surrounding country,
md the logic of his remarks evoked
individed interest. Those who have
leard Mr. Ryan speak at previous
neetings are familiar with his mau
ler of presenting original ideas and
lis adept choice of words.
Mr. Ryan’s remarks were followed
3y a midnight supper served cafe
:eria style. Coffe, black and other
wise, as well as the familiar near
oeers were served as liquid refresh
ments. The lunch brought to a close
Line of the most enjoyable smokers
held in Xenana and already the
members are looking foraward to
i repitition of the affair.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S PARTY
AT THE BROWNE HOME
A party and dance at which F.
D. Browne. Jr., acted as host, was
given at the Browne residence in the
Commission reserve on Saturday
night, and the duration of the party
attested to its success. Among those
present besides the host were
Misses Queenie and Alta Russell,
Betty Foster, Jane Anderson and
Lucille Diven, Messers H. G. Has
lem, Bruce Huntting. Claude Koeppe
and Kenneth Diven.
The party’ commenced shortly
after 9 p. m . and w*as kept up with
vigor until the small hours of the
morning. Refreshments were served
liberally during the course of the
dance.
Former Senator Roden was re
cently a business visitor at Juneau.
Senator Roden says the Republic
Fisheries company, of which he and
Martin Kildall, of Petersburg, are
the principal owners, has had a very
prosperous season.
DOG FISH—8c a pound. Johnson’s
Store. 13
PIONEERS, ATTENTION!
N’enana Igloo No. 17. Pioneers of
Alaska will hold their semi-monthly
meeting at Union Hal! on Monday,
December 16, at 8 p. m. sharp. The
annual election of officers will take
place at this meeting. Several new
members will also be initiated.
.Members of other igloos are always
welcome.
NOTICE
See the issue of December 3 for
particulars, mail your suggestions
to the Contest Committee. Nenana
Commercial club, win a prize and
help boost Nenana.
Gentlemen’s Suits cleaned and
pressed. Fur coats lined and reno
vated. Ladies’ suits and dresses
renovated at the tailor shop on up
per A ctreet, near Third.
NOTICE
Anyone desiring to obtain quar
antine ribbons, or pay lot assess
ments during the absence of the
townsite manager in Fairbanks, may
do so at the office of the special
disbursing agent, at the main office
building of the Alaskan Engineering
commission.
RUST HOUSE
Mrs. Ed. Williams, Prop.
A and FIFTH STREETS
ROOMS AND BOARD
ROOMS 75c and 41-00
Coffee and Doughnuts 25c
DOG KENNELS
Wood Sawed
On Short Notice By
JOHNSON
Leave Orders at The Portland
CHOP SUEY
Chicken Noodles
at the
Northern Cafe
Coliseum
Strong Lasky Feature and Hearst
Pathe News for Tonight.
Hearst Pathe News
Showing Official U. S. War Scenes,
Pictures taken somewhere in France
by the War Department; anil
other scenes of intense interest
JESSE L. LASKY PRESENTS
The Celebrated Drmatic Star
DUSTIN ARNUM, IN
The Fascinating Southern Dramatic
Romance
Cameo Kirby
By Booth Tarkineton and Harry
Leon Wilson
As interpreted by Dustin Farnum in
the title role and a company of
noted dramatic artists.
IN FIVE ACTS FILLED WITH
THRILLS AND ROMANCE
ADMISSION 50c Reserved 75c
SHOW STARTS AT 8 O’CLOCK
WANT ADS
FOR SALE—New lineoleum mu
hyjrany phonograph, child’s bed.
and Persian cat. Inquire of Mrs
Mellish.
LOST—Bunch ot Keys; five flat
Yale keys and two round keys.
Finder please return to News
Office. Reward.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY—North ^
Star—Mike’s Place. For rent
ready for business on most reas
onable terms. Apply R. S. Me
Donald
FOR RENT.—Small one room cabin
on First and B streets. Apply
at News office.
LOST—A Grey Husky Dor, about
Nov. 27th; has collar on neck
Finder return to Cophill’s store.
Dr. R. R. MYERS
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