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11m Alaska Weekly Poat
A Published Daily. Except Sundays and Holdiays
9 By
GATEWAY PCKLISIIING COMPANY. (Inc.)
ELMER A FRIEND. EDITOR WO GENERAL MANAGER
***; *juin||xy| “'i ju»ipi»*4d *u^mwH A *JJfF*
K.ur^i ,1 MCond-fUM attar S*i»umb*r I. 1916. at th# Po.t <>lbca at Sawartl. Alaaka.
ua<l«r Aft of March I. 1H79.
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The Associated Pres.-* is exclusively entitled to the use for repuhlication
of all news dispatches credited ot it or not otherwise credited in this papf<
and also the local news published herein. _ _
The official report of (joverno:
Thomas Uipgs Jr., of Alaska, now re
leased for publication, is the lomjes
and most comprehensive report air
ifovo'nor ever presented, imliahiiL.
with the appendix. 1 11 paires reviewin'
all phases of Alaskan condition* *»»;
the record of the last >• a in »,
mental, md’strial and other actixitn
also ecornnu ndations. as follow.
“Iieanlmrsein*'nt of tin* Trmto .
f *r money t io the teli» f «>;
natives.
**t\»n>o5 tiat on of* ad **o\<-inm<-ut :
in it hot 'tv po>s*l»!\ in tl>‘ Pepartui ru
o’* tin* Ii.terioi. i :as iIoihk awa\ ith
i .oil ** t at; depat tau tu.il jurisdictio?.
’ ll ?e*»\a <•; r» i i t > on » \ • i
biivb tiinb i 1*. om public liio<u
“KstnMiUnnent ol a uniformed con
s tabula ry.
•'.Vsiirmm ttt nava! or coasi
I,nanl ships t» emit ntuuis duty >*,
Alaskan waters.
‘•Rep |I»;I sen** ’t U* chrome pr»t u
its for loss*-- incurred while open
tinjy under »*ncou ac nu tU
»iovci nment.
“Restoration *»f the pre-war ;'!>•»'
priation of to tie* divisom o
mineral resources ol* Alaska ol
United States iu■i.vM^ical Survey.
“Transfer of j irisdtctbn over f’^h
orbs to tit*' Territory.
“Kxeniptiou «»f \iaskati c e**
front the pt*o\ isio . *i»"»'at oils co»x •
ini: the ::d?n" -t at on of Title XU
*»f tiu* '(‘vena act ot IhlS l"vyiR^ a
tax **a tin* employment of child bbur
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• *11> riioi«iu}'hl> Renovated.
**U 1! \NiM E ONLY FIRST CLASS
OOODS”
-\\ K { NDLRSTAND HOW TO
I'REP VRK THEM”
Cl* tnlimss am! Court* sy
IS OUR MOTTO.
PEIY VTK DIM Mi ROOM
FOR LADIES
1 II VRI ES l VMERON. PROP.
WE SERVE EVERYTHING
Til \T IS GOOD TO EAT
OPEN I> \ Y VNI> NIGHT
GRILL
JOHN’S PLACE
money and cattle.
“Consolidation of authority in local
and offices and creation of office of
secretary of the Territory.
“lb steration of national forest to
he public domain.
“Appropi iation for Mount McKinley
National I'ark.
“Increase of contract price lor the
•a o of the Alaska insane.
** Increase telegraph service.
Increased appropriations for roods*
md trails.
* 'Increased appropriations to the i*U •
he natives.
v.,ii <»f education for Work &mon£
' Appropriations for the le-ostab•
ishment id* musk oxen in Northern
Vlaska.
“Inc eased appropriations for th*
*. election of game and the suppros
ion of the liquor traffic.
“Increased appropriations for • usl
airveys.
•*K newal ot mail contiaet s\sr r
>• the delivery-of mad.
“Passage ot‘ an act covering the
wues now arc ruing to the Alaska
fund into tin* Territorial treasury.
“Amendment of organic act ie
grant full Territorial powers of lev
ation to Alaska.
“ Authorization for the constnictic*
/ \ public building :it the capital. *
\^k for Consideration
I i Mihmittiug his report, Gov. Pgr •
a>k * consideration for Alaska r
these words:
**!t is my sincere hope that this rc
port will be read bv those members
>f Congress and departmental rtxec
t v before whom came the enact*
pent and administration of laws ;u
fee ting the Territory of Alaska.
“!t is not get* rally recognized that,
n proport i n. to population, Alaska
'‘u n In more trade to the United
St it* s than aev other part ot the na
tion ami equals the total trade of
u \ of lie* other Territories (•*•,>->
with tin ir great population and vast
Icvelopmerit.
“I have endeavored to obtain fig
ires segaidim. Federal taxation with
>n!y partial success, but fiom what
lut i I ha' e been able to procure, I*
woubl seem that had the nation p.<idi
ax*"* last year in proportion to Alas
ka, th** Federal Treasury would havrj
been enriched by between five am*
•dx billions of dollars. It is well un- j
cwtood be those departments .gov
rreng the Territory that Alaska :sj
• >n< of the greatest assets of tn«*
Cr.it* d States and that the original
!'"•»'<*n' nt f>*’ $7,200,000 has been le-1
pa;d many times over: but, as witn j
trm wo can not
illow oil'' property to be neglected,
but must encourage and develop
along sound, commercial lines. To
use a mining term. Alaska is simply
>oing “high-graded/’ to the detriment
of the whole country. With the ex
ception of one or two great low-grade
mines, only the rich mineral deposits
are being worked: only the greatest
salmon and halibut fisheries ex
oloited, while for lack of intelligent
rovemmental assistance, the truly
l>ig resources of the country must
perforce He in idleness.
“I th nk T am safe in stating that
every government official or member
of Congress who has ever visited
Alaska has recognized its potential
greatness, but to those to whom has
not been given the opportunity of
seeing the Territory and noting con
ditions, it is still viewed as the dis
tant : nd desolate land at one time
known ns, “Seward's folly.’’ As a
consequence, appropriations are
placed at such low figures as to pre
clude any effectiveness: the rich min
ing reckons are made unavailable for
lack of transportation: the fisheries
are threatened with exhaustion fo*
lack of transportation: Tawness*o<«*,
particularly that fomented bv pro-Gor
man, T W. W.. and Tlolshevik <r*e.
ments, is becoming a menace; a*
happens nowhere else ?n the Unite !
States, the natives in time of epidem •
ics are allowed to die either of dis
ease or starvation: roads and rail
PYRALIN IVORY
MOCCASINS
STATIONERY
CANDY
TOYS
KODAKS & SUPPLIES
BOOKS
TOILET \RTICLKS
CHINA-WARE
Cl CARS ETC., ETC.,
SEWARD DIUJO CO.
the rexall store
road building must stop for a lack
• of funds; unwarranted reserves unci
withdrawals of lands frighten away
prospective investors and settlers;
oil lands can not be entered upon
' and explored, and, as a result of laws
; and regulations, at every turn ap
pears the huge Teutonic sign *vcr
boteu.'
“And yet, notwithstanding all gov
i ernmental neglect and repression, fit
I people of Alaska, during the World
i War, responded more nobly t*> die
i rail of duty than did the people o'
any oher State or Territory. In
three war d' ives Alaska headed t:*<
nation in oversubscription of her at
’otted quota-: and. in its support of
i the American Red Cross. Alaska, i’»
proportion, completely eclipsed a’!
•ompetitors. To furnish soldie oiid
sailors. Alaska was practically de
populated of young men, over 21 ;»• »
•cut of the entire number of \vh t»
’nhab'tants men, \vom**n. and child
•en— answering tin* cal! to arms.
1 “As required by law , in my report.
1 shall endeavor to cover all con i.
j lions existing in the Territory and
WE HAVE
A largo selection of choice
candies, in hulk or boxes,
also a large variety of the
loading brands of cigars. A
pipe or a box ol cigars tor
husband. A box of candy
for your wife.
Cider made fresh tod.y.
Apples— Johnathan, Sp'iz,
Delirious and apples.
THE KEY
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make recommendations for the a«l
1 ministration of existing laws and for
new legislation to cover Territorial
needs. 1 note that rccommendntio.i:
made by past governors nave
ceived little attention or considera
tion. In this a mistake has been
made, as the Governor of Alaska is .»
Federal executive, appointed by tie*
President, confirmed by the Senate,
• and established at the capital of the
! Territory for this very purpose*. Ib
is the only Federal official befoie
| whom come all phases of Territorial
problems, and in a territory who;
! practically the entire Government
by Federal law or regulation, it
important that his recommendations
should receive consideration.
I “While much that herein apper.r.
may seem critical, it must not lx*
thought that the people of Alaska :v •
! not keenly alive to, and appreciative
of, the few constructive measures
which have been inaugurated by the
Federal government. ’The Gove-it
mentally constructed and opornbx.
railroad between Seward and Fn,v
. hanks will open up a vast territory
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WALL PAPKR ‘ 3ILNS
FREDERICK BROADWELL
DECORATOR
Sample* and Prices on r»MUe*t. Special attention to mail
orders.
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c .1 \ s . <i o 1. II S T K IN & (' ° M PA N '
. ’ JIINEAU. ALASKA.
UN I Hi Tin* OK THE world Maying tubtot ok the market *
i v lB . fencing .he following quotations. we wan. you .« understand we
! . p,v what quote. If .he market advances alter the .stance o. Hus u,
cnlar we give (he shipper the ‘benefit of the increase. I pen request _
bnll be pleased to keep you advised ol market changes.
• Hear n, mind .ha. because o, our policy of de.linKdm* w.H^e .
trader and trapper we can a. ford t«. and do. I A • "
PRICES KOK ITRSOK Al l. KINHS. , 15.„„ 1<( $ gO.llfl
Black Bear, No. I Silkey 20.00 to 25.00* 4
Coyotes, Fxtra Large No. L - 75.00 to 125.00
Fox. Cross—Large Dark .*0.00 to 50.00
Fox. Bed Large Dark 5000 to 65.00
1 or. White
I- |*|ll4,. Prices \ arv according to coloi
box. Blue, l ricis ;*i 00 to 200.000
quality prices average Irom . .
Fox. Silver; We have a big outlet tor Silver
Fox and guarantee top prices tor same. Be
sure to s'*, p us your Silver Foxes and we will *
-. > ' - ..re with the goods. Prieto ^ ^ ^
| Marten Dark and Extra Urge No. L j” #
anriScns ««•
Muskrat. Fail Alaskan Urge No. 1. ° ’
. VI 10.00 to .»0.00
Lynx, Exlra Large No. .. )0,00 .
Uwd , Her <internr) . .- .
Land Otter (t oast) —
White Weasel, Large No. 1 - * ® ’nft
\ ,. Large No. 1 Cased * ’ * y.
Wo i. Large No. I Open
Wolverine, Large Dark 20.00to -.».00
prices above quoted are all tor number one best grade turs. Lowu
grade* including pale skins priced in proportion.
| \VK AR1. THE LARGEST DEALERS IN RAW AND MANUFACI
I RED I I RS IN THE NORTHWEST and all we ask of you Mr. Shipper
1 is to give us the chance ol a trial shipment and we will convince you tha?
wo pay move for furs and make quicker returns than you erfn get any
where in the country. We have been in business in Alaska for >6 years and
* ha*, c Juiilt up a very extensive trade. We sell manufactured furs in all
* parts of the United States. Canada and in a great many European Cities.
jjy shipping to us you are not only helping an Alaskan industry but
you are helping yourself to build up a business that belongs to Alaska.
We eliminate the middleman entirely as we buy direct Irom the trap
* per and trader and sell direct to the consumer, thus we are able to pay
you a better urice than you can get elsewhere. WE MAKE RETURNS
* VllK SAME DAY SHIPMENT IS RECEIVED.
If s0 desired when your shipment amounts to $100.00 or more, we will
wire our h‘d and if not entirely satisfactory you may wire at our expense
and v.v wdl ship to any place you designate.
\l! we ask of you is to he fair with yourself as well as with us and
make us a trial shipment, the result will make you a steady shipper.
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References:— Any Bank in Alaska. The B. M. Behrends Bank Juneau. *
National Bank of Tacoma. Tacoma. Wash., Dexter Horton National Bank *
* of Seattle. *
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Power Company
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The Seward News Company
GEORGE PHELPS
Hooksellers, Newsdealers and Stationer*
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE
STEAMER ADMIRAL WATSON
DECEMBER 27lh. I
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Company reserves right to change schedule without notice.
ADMIRAL LINE BUILDING
W ayne Blue, Agent.••.Seward Alaska.
ALASKA S: *86
-1 • SAILING SCHEDUIjK
ail From Due Due Lv Sewarrl
SEATTLE STEAMER SEW ARD Southbound
Dec. 20 NORTHWESTERN Jan 7 Jan. 7
Jan. 10 ALASKA Jan. 17 Jan 17
Jan. 20 ALAMEDA Jan. 27 . Jan. 27
Jan. 20 ALASKA Feb. 0 Fe*». H
A. H. MCDONALD, Agent.
PROFESSIONAL
DIt. H. A. BI.YTH
Dentist
PHONE— Mart., Ill
Office In Bank
Of Seward Building.
OFFICE HOURS
13 A. M. — To — 5 1*. M.
6 |>. M. — To — 8:30 I\ M.
J. H. ROM1G, M. I).
Office in R. R. Bldg.
Residence Third Ave.
Phones: Office. Madison 130;
Residence Adams 48.
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L. R. C. P. & L. R. C. S. Edinburgh
L. F. P. & S., Glasgow.
J. M. SLOAN, M. D., C. M. »
Van Gilder Building
Office hours: 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m.
Formerly of Nome.
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FRATERNAL
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L. O. 0. M„ No. 1425
Meet* every Tuesday 8 P.M., at
A. B. Hall. Visiting Brother*
Invited.
IVter N. Anderson Dictator.
C. A. Estes, Secretary
PIONEERS Or ALASKA
IGLOO NO. II
meet* on 2nd and 4th Saturday
earh month, 8 p. »*., Pioneer Hall
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Licensed Embalmers
.Funeral Directors
SEWARD. ALASKA.
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SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSH AW, INC..
DEALERS IN RAW FURS
Seattle, * New York,
Alaska Building. 127 W. 27th Street.
Ship direct to New York for highest prices paid for Kaw Furs. Your
shipments are handled by expert graders ana New York Market Prices are
paid on correct grading the day received. If desired, your shipments will be
kept sepcrate in order that our prices may be approved by you. Providing that
our valuation does not prove satisfactory, the Furs will be returned to you,
transportation charges prepaid. Ship by Insured Parcel Post or Express.
Ship in a dry condition. Always enclose an itemized list of contents with name
and address. All payments are made by check on the Seattle National Bank,
or in any other manner desired. Special instructions, if any, to accompany
shipment.
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