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SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August It), 1904
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FIFTY SEVEN VARIETIES OF “YES MEN”
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In his arraignment of Bureaucracy in his “Comedie
Hrmaine,” Balzac selected as his characters a man, who
feeling the weight of inefficiency in bureaucracy, con
ceded the idea of drawing up a plan and submitting it
to his superior. Result, someone tipped it off and Mi.
Rabourdin, or was it Gabouri, found himself minus a
job. while those content to draw salary and pose as ‘‘yes
men” to their superiors remained secure in their sine
cures- Possibly that accounts for Colonel Quinlan’s ob
sei nations with respect to lethargy in the development
of the Territory of Alaska.
Practically every important function in the Terri
tory is under the supervision of some bureau. Yet Wash
ing ton complains it lacks inormation as to resources and
opportunities or investment in Alaska. Maybe, those
sent to the Territory by the federal government have
read the “Comedie Humaine.”
In private business, the head of the concern is will
ing to listen to anyone of his employes who has an idea.
Not so with the socialistic form of government imposed
upon Alaska. It might be all right for a subordinate to
have progressive ideas, but it is flying in the face of
providence to proffer them to his chief; it would be con
sidered bumptiousness, if not direct impeachment of
the man wearing out a mahogany desk top with his boot
heels.
If Colonel Quinlan wishes to do Alaska a real ser
vice, he will use the blue pencil on a number of annual
bromides emanating from the capital, among which is
“We are in sympathy with Alaska,” “We wish to do
something for Alaska,” and “We will dispatch a special
observer to make a study of the question." These studies i
are usually made under the chaperonage of a bureau of- j
ficial. The only variation was noted when President
Hoover, as Secretary of Commerce, held meetings while
in Alaska and invited the public to appear and present
Alaska’s side of the argument.
And yet but few availed themselves of the oppor-!
tunity.
There must be an awakening of the public conscience
and fighting spirit. Those who allocate to themselves
leaderships should prove their right to them by taking
the initiative from the bureaucrats and lead the battle
of emancipation.
As long as we wait for the 57 varieties of “yes-men” I
to present Alaska’s needs just so long will the day be de
ferred when Alaska will come into her own.
We other oil barons were very much worried that!
Harry Sinclair might not get enough to eat while in |
prison. He seems to be getting along all right tho its ^
possible he doesn’t enjoy the sight of a teapot.
Capital hasn’t much standing as such in Russia,
but the American dollar is not laying down over there.
Brevity is said to be the soul of wit. But a fellow
doesn’t exactly laugh himself to death when he finds his
bank balance short.
A lit - up driver is a poor substitute for headlights.!
cSK FOX BAIT E
“Beef Steak for Mr. Fox—It Gets ‘em”
Never touched by human hands—properly aged in original}
glass container—each dainty morsel speaks for itself. “Curio- i
sity killed a cat” and enthusiastic testimonials from trap
pers indicate it also gets sly REYNARD into difficulty when
he smells WIGHT’S CHAMPION. One jar $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
postpaid
Trappers Supply Catalogue Free On Request
F. L. WIGHT FUR CO. INC.
Bangor, Maine
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NEW YORK. Aug. 15. (/P)—J.
Rae Clarke and three other mem
bers of the defunct banking firm i
of Clarke Bros., received prison I
sentences ranging from one to j
eight years for having participated I
in events leading to the failure of
that institution. All admitted their
guilt.
James Clarke, who tried to as
sume the entire blame, was given
eight years in the federal prison,;
while Philip Clarke, Hudson Clarke
Jr., and John Bouker were sentenc
ed to a year and a day.
BACKTRACKING
One hundred and 15 years ago, j
possibly a little earlier, a voyager j
laid an axe to a small Sitka spruce :
in Kootznahoo Inlet, Admiral Is
land, reports the Juneau Empire, !
but the tool was too dull and he:
left the tree standing after al
most severing it. Two weeks ago
another axeman sawed the tree I
down and discovered the old
marks.
PACIFIC COAST IS
CENTER OF WEALTH
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug., 14, (/P)— i
Arthur Brisbane, noted Hearst edi
torial writer and author of “Today”
Dn a visit here, characterized the
Pacific coast as the Nation's “Per
nanent center of wealth”. Cooper- ‘
ition between cities and states here j
vill soon increase the present 15,- JI
100,000 population to 100,000,000. j *
He also said that Oakland and j
San Francisco are Siamese twins, i
the same blood flows thru their
/eins. There is an inseparable bond
between them, which will soon be
augumented by connecting tubes
md bridges.
HIGH WATERS
A report from the Chestohina
region last week stated, says the1
Valdez Miner, that one of the,
worst rains in the memory of
the oldest inhabitant had fallen
and that streams were much j
swollen. Sourdough Creek was out
of its banks and the bridge car- ,
ried away; six inches of water
covered the floor of Sourdough
Roadhouse. It was also report
ed that Copper River was running
high and three bents of the Chit- i
ina bridge had been taken out.
The Juneau American Legion ,
Post are staging a smoker for
Labor Day, September 2.
The Seward Golf course is now
in splendid condition, report mem
bers, the grass having been cut
from one end to the other.
INCENSE AND BURNERS. Schal
erer’s Alaska Shop.
LEGAL N011GE
rN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA*
THIRD DIVISION, SEWARD
PRECINCT, AT SEWARD
IN THE MATTER OF THE ES
FATE OF KARL WILLIAM SPATH,
DECEASED.
NO.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE is hereby given that the
l ndersigned has been by said court
appointed Administrator of the es
ate of KARL WILLIAM SPATH,
deceased, and to the creditors of
and all persons having claims
igainst the said decedent, to exhib
it them with the necessary vouch
ers, within six months after the
irst publication of this notice, to
the said administrator at his place
af business with C. M. Brosius in
the Town of Seward, Alaska, the
•ame being the place for transac
tion of the Territory of Alaska,
Fhird Division.
Dated at Seward, Alaska July 13th
1929.
JOHN PAULSTEINER,
Administrator.
Date first publication July 15, 1929.
Date last publication September 13,
1929.
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THE GREAT COMEDIANS
W C. FIELDS - CHESTER CONKLIN
Fun making stars of the top-notch, who drive
dull care away wherever they play, are here
in their latest
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A comedy farce of a get-rich-quick scheme, including a
fake oil well that fools the foolers by producing. It’s a
good story and yet funny all the way through.
And to start the fan we will show a good
TWO REEL COMEDY
‘NEWLYWEDS SERVANTS"
and an Educational reel seldom seen here,
“FELINE FROLICKS”
A LAUGHTER ENTERTAINMENT
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Coal
By the sack or carload
—PREMIER—
and mine run coal—Try it
—HEALY LUMP—
Nut or mine run
—EYAN JONES—
Lump or mine run
—NANIMO—
Range coal in sack or bulk
WOOD—ICE—HAY—GRAIN
Alaska-Transfer
—Telephone MAin 81, Arcade Building—
—H. V. Hoben A. F. Davis—
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This famous train is now ex
clusively Pullman, with obser
vation-club car and diner,
serv ing”famously good” meals.
JLmiiv# Seattle
G:1S p. its. daily
Two other trains east daily.
Write or cable for details of
a trip anywhere.
KARL K. KATZ
Alaska Representative
200 Smith Bldg.
Seattle
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