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AN ODIOUS COMPARISON
An article has been going the rounds of the Alaska
papers captioned "Contrasting Policies.” It has been given
various credits, but seems to have originated with the Seat
tle '1 hues. The strangest thing about it is that it appears
to have been reprinted with approval of its sentiments.
'I he contrast treated of is bet ween the policy of the
United States toward the natives and the white folk of
Alaska, and the kick comes in because the aborigines are
looked after with more fatherly care than is accorded the
pale-faced chechacoes.
It is such comparisons as these and the plaintive pleas
lor paternal favor coupled onto them that furnish the most
degrading and disgusting feature of the literature of the
day about Alaska. "Neglect of Alaska” is the cry, while
there is no neglect. Misdirected attention is everywhere,
and they may make Injuns of us all yet: if so, God forbid
that the transformation shall be of our own seeking.
Right now it is not a far stretch of the imagination
from the natives who look to the missionaries for salvation
and the government for guidance and grub to those whites
who depend on visiting cabinet officers, personal represent
atives of the President and agents of departments for the
development of the country and the promotion of their own
fortunes.
Seriously, the thing most devoutly to be prayed for by
white people in Alaska is a chance to work out their own
destiny in their own way. Considerable development has
already taken place in the territory, and it was accom
plished by people who got out where they could dig and
build and construct according to their own ideas and their
own resources.
W()][K OF THE COFAFIL
Not every one realizes the difficulties that confront a
city government in a new town like blitarod. Not, every
one fully comprehends the relation borne by the city ad
ministration to the public welfare; and. above-all, in the
very nature of things the best efforts that can be made by
the members of the council must remain but imperfectly
appreciated. For these reasons the persons most at interest
should cultivate an acquaintance with the Iditarod city
council, keep in as close touch as possible with it and not
withhold a ‘'Well done, good and faithful servants,” when
the circumstances justify it.
Looked at from an impartial standpoint the work ac
complished by the couneilmen is good. At very little
expense they have made a noticeable showing at street im
provement, have provided a building for school and other
city purposes on favorable terms, and have labored consist
ently and hard, with success in sight at last, to afford ade
quate protection against tire. They have kept the city
debt within bounds at a time when no city taxes were avail
able, and have manifested a disposition to practice economy
while fully understanding that many costly things are
expected of them. Such benefits as they have been able to
confer upon the public they have done—and they have done
it at an amount of labor and personal inconvenience that
few are aware of.
Let them be given their due, even though they can not
compass the ideal conditions of a more settled and deeper
rooted municipality.
Accused of Murder al Tanana
William Geise has been arrested at
St. Michael charged with the murder
of Charles F. Boyd at Tanana on April
f>, 1910.
The coroner's jury that inquired into
Boyd's death returned a verdict of sui
cide. Boyd had recently been dis
charged from the army aud he and
Geise were cabining together.
Last spring the case went before the
grand jury at Fairbanks and that body
returned a true bill against Geise.
When the arrest was made the ac
cused was employed as a longshoreman.
Miss Jessie O’Brien, who has been
conducting a ladies’ furnishing store
on Front street during the summer,
has gone to Fairbanks. She will take
a look at Ruby on her way up river
Mrs. O'Brien will probably follow her
daughter next week.
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i Get gasoline at Vaclion & Sterling’s.
First Class in Fact First Ave., Iditarod
BEMTTIE HOUSE
Furnished Rooms, Bath Rooms, Spring Cots Good Stablas Adjacent
Short Orders and Sleais
R\ESTAURANT....
Willow Street
DAN DANIELS, PROP.
S TMMPEBERS? Take a Kodak with you
Eastman Kodaks" $20 to $75
Lomen Bros.
LADIES’ GOODS SALE
~ STILL Oft!
Come while stock is still complete
I. GOLDSTEIN F“ 30
Just Received Swell Line Men’s Mettleton Shoes
C. J. Hurley, President J. P. Gleason, Vice President L Bruning, Cashier
General Banking Business Transacted Upon Liberal, But Conservative Lines
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GOLD DUST PURCHASED UPON ASSAY VALUE
And we guarantee our assays against any of the government assay offices.
Clippings from vour gold furnished you for the purpose
of obtaining check assays if desired.
We solicit your business, and assure you of our courteous, prompt and
careful attention combined with fair treatment, whether
your account may bo large or small.
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It is requested that all persons going Outside via
St. Michael will please call at the offices of the Northern
Commercial Company and register their names.
In order to secure accommodations on the last boats
it is absolutely essential that the Company should know
how many are figuring on leaving. The Senator leaves
ST. MICHAEL September 23.
Date of Departure From Id it a rod
Will be Announced Later.
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Question of Finance
Engages City Council
At. the regular meeting of the city council Wednesday night |
all memoers were present except Mutchier and Peterson.
Consideration of the city finances was gone into and the fol
lowing statement was read by the clerk:
IiliCEIPTS
On hand August 1, 1911. $3,562.19
Fines .. 235.0u
Cash from N. ( Co. . 1(1.On
Poll tax . . 213.00
4,020.19
DlSIsniSKMKNTS
Street department $2,270.35
Fire department . 7,082.20 •
Police department 2,092.00
General expenditures . . .. 2.451.37
$13,895.92
General fund overdrawn . . $5,654.23
Salary fund overdrawn . 4,221.50
Deficit.$9,875.73— 9,875.73
$13,895.92
The statement includes transactions to September 1- There
was on hand in the emergency fund $23.50. A check for $7,025
was received on Tuesday from the clerk of court at Fairbanks by
City Treasurer E. G. Lindberg, being license money due the city.
Subtracting from these amounts approximately $300 for bills al
lowed at the meeting, the deficit shown in the table is reduced
SO,750, leaving the city’s indebtedness approximately $3,125. Con
siderable more money will be received from licenses from time to
time. Money from this source must pass through the hands of
the clerk of court and further payments by him are now due.
Anderson,.Bayles and McDonnell were appointed a committee
on finance, with instructions to go thoroughly into the matter and
embody in a report every possible means of reducing expenses,
even to paring the salary list to the core.
Six thousand dollars is clue on the fire apparatus now at Dike
man. The N. C. Co. has agreed to deliver the apparatus on re
ceipt of $3,000 and wait for the balance.
The necessity for strict economy was dwelt upon by the coun
cil. The demand for money for school and fire purposes is imper
ative, and it would be difficult—perhaps impossible—for the city
to borrow.
Chairman McDonnell of the committee having the matter in
charge reported that the city building on Willow street will proba
bly be ready for occupancy by Monday, when the school may open
if the board so desires. The stove and radiators in the building
are believed to be sufficient, but should more heat be required
there is a safety and an additional stove may be placed in the
schoolroom at little trouble and expense.
Councilman Isidore Bayles handed in his resignation. Neither
it nor that of Mayor Miller was accepted, the council adjourning
subject to call of President Barnes in order that action may be
taken if the gentlemen are compelled to leave the city before
regular meeting day. By this means the council is in a position
to act on the matter of calling an election to fill vacancies if it be
comes necessary. Acting-Attorney Maltby promised to look into
the matter of the legality of changing the rules so as to have four
instead of five constitute a quorum, which is deemed advisable
Three thousand dollars was transferred from the general to
the salary fund, in order that back salaries might be paid
Date of A. B, Ball changed to Wednesday, Sept. 13
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Films Developed
And All Kinds of I ‘holographic
Work Done.
MISS TJZBNSTBGM, MCDONALD BLDG
Hope Polar Sears In Arctic
Dr. S. Ilall Young has just rectiveil
t telegram from his son-in-law. Capl.
i. K. Kleinschmidt, announcing that
he has succeeded in securing some
wonderful moving pictures of roping
polar bears and walrus in the Arctic.
Captain Kleinschmidt lias spent the
summer with Louis Lane in the new
power schooner, The Polar Bear, hunt
ing big gatin' and securing these mov
ing pict urns. They desire T)r. Young
to be th ir lecturer the coming winter,
but he has decided tp stay by the
camp.
Capt. Kleinschmidt has acquired
quite a reputation as an author the
past two years by his articles on Alaska
sports and big game. The latest of
these is an interesting article in the
August (everybody's on The Lure of
Alaskan Outdoors.
Manager Mulligan Going Out
.Tames T’. Mulligan, manager for the
Northern Commercial Company at
Dikeman, will spend the winter Out
side. He will leave some time between
now and the close of navigation.
Mr. Mulligan lias many friends, ail
of whom will wish him abundant en
joyment of his respite from business.
H. H, Porter Dislocates Arm
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H. H. Porter, of the firm of Crowley
& Porter, met with a painful accident
Wednesday. Leaving his store at the
rear in order to go to his warehouse,
Mr. Porter slipped and fell, sustaining
a dislocation of the left shoulder. He
was attended by Drs. Wortman and
Moore. _
Charley 'Worden is quite proud of the
flowers which adorn his saloon, and
they certainly would he hard to beat
anywhere in the world for brilliance
of color, _
The benefit ball at the A.B. hall on
Wednesday next will take the form of
a farewell dance to those who expect!
to winter Outside.
WHAT A HEADACHE
Cure it at the Elite Steam anci
Turkish Baths, Caribou street.
The district court at Fairbanks, in a
suit brought by the government, re
cently decreed that tho Northern Com
mercial Company must pay a tax of
10 cents on every ton of goods landed
on the dock for others than the com
pany from 1005 to 1911, inclusive. A
referee was named to take proof as to
Lite ndmber of tons subject to the tax.
The amount involved will reach close
to $100,000. The principal point at is
sue was whether or not the wharf used
by the company is public or private.
A similar case is pending against the
N. A. T. iSc T. t o., and the decision is
equally effective against that concern.
The ease will doubtless be appealed.
The place of holding Kev. Dr.
Young's services has been changed
from A. B. hall to the commissioner’s
oilier, over the Miners and Merchants
batik.
Meet log will be held there every
other Sunday, commencing tomorrow,
s pie : l,er 10, at 8 p. in. The room
will be well seated, warmed and light
ed. The sermon subject tomorrow will
be “Optimism vs. Pessimism.” Good
music; everybody welcome.
A. B. Ferguson returned to Flat on
Thursday, l’eigy is no longer the lone
democrat, recent party successes Out
side causing man} Alaskans to transfer
their allegiance.
Fresh fruits, nuts, dates, soft drinks,
latest papers and magazines at John
stone's.
Dr. Heinrich Wort warm,
Physician and Stirspn
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Office at City Drujr Store. Tel. Mi
First Ave., Rci. Willow and Richmond
Office Hours- -i j to i. 3 to 4, 7 to 8
DR. E. T. BRADBURY,
Dentist
Richmond Street. Bet. l irst and Second
Telephone .'iu-15
CHAS. D. CARTER,
Dentist
Offices. Pioneer Druj* Stores,
Flat Creek
DR. F. V/. HERMS.
Ben list
T)r. Wortmann’s Office.
First Avenue and Willow Street
DR. H. BEHLA,
Dentist
Gold St., Flat City, Opp. Grand Hotel
Phone 4
ALFRED E. MALTBY,
Attorney at Law
Notary Public
J. S. HARDING,
Attorney at Law
Room 1, Iditarod Hotel
Iditarod. Alaska
CHAS. E. TAYLOR,
Attorney at Law,
Notary Public, Conveyancing,
Abstracts of Titles
FLAT (’ITY
Wiokersham & Roden,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Iditarod, Alaska
E. COKE HILL,
Attorney at Law
M. <& M. Bank BUI", Iditarod, Alaska.
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