ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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RELIEF IN SIGHT.
Ever since there was any considerable habitation in Alas
ka, the people have depended upon British Columbia for their
fuel product. The coal barons of western Canada have had a
fat thing in supplying the needs of the various communities
along the southern coast of the territory, as well as the noi*th
ern coast towns. The price of coal has ranged from $10 to
$17.50 the ton, depending on the community, and the coal is
litttle better than screenings. As an example of the method
employed by those who have a monopoly in this business, it
may be said that the price of coal in Cordova is $15 the ton, in
Valdez $11 the ton, and in Seward $17.50 the ton. It is appar
ent that there is nothing fair about this charge, but that’s what
the consumer has to pay, nevertheless. But relief is in sight,
with the development of coal mines in the Matamiska fields.
One of the local consumers had a quantity of coal shipped to
Anchorage from the outside, coming as usual from British Co
lumbia. The cost to him exceeded $17 the ton. This same con
sumer, desiring to test the product from one of the coal com
panies operating in the Matanuska fields, ordered a half ton
lot, getting it at the rate of $11 the ton. He informs The Times
that the aMtanuska coal is much superior in quality; in fact,
he says he never used better coal, and the cost is but little bet
ter than half as much. .
If Anchorage had wharfage facilities, it is possible, in
deed, it is known definitely, that the companies now employed
in opening coal mines in the Matanuska fields would make ship
ments to the various cost towns, an arrangement that would
prove profitable to the companies and at the same time give
coal consumers a better grade of coal for less money.
Belief for Alaska coast towns depends upon wharfage fa
cilities at this point. The coal companies are industriously em
ployed in devloping mines in the Matanuska, but until such
time as wharfage facilites are provided here, it is not figured
that the export trade will amount to much.
THE MINER AND THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
(Iditarod Pioneer)
No more im.iust campaign argument was ever nsed Ilian
that asserted in the repent discussions of tl.ie prohibition ques- ;
tion in this territory, to the effect that “the roughneck and
freedom-loving workman” could not he procured to take out
the gold in interior Alaska mines if “the lid was on.” The lie
was given to this assertion by the returns from the recent elec
lion, in which it was clearly shown that the miners themselves
were overwhelmingly in favor of prohibition of the traffic. An '■
analysis of the vote„shows that in the mining camps there were ;
universally majorities in favor of prohibition and that in but !
two small precincts reported to this office so far from the j
Fourth division is there a majority against the proposition. In j
Ihe other divisions, to a certain extent, the same conditions |
seem to have prevailed. The only considerable vote so far re- j
ported in favor of the liquor traffic has been that from the :
cities.
Tl has been customary at the inception of a new gold camp
in Alaska to ship in enormous quantities of liquor at the outset.
The result has been in many cases that freight charges have
been enhanced and the prospector and miner have been the suf
ferers. It has become a byword in some sections that mining
camps cannot be developed without liberal supplies of whisky.
And yet the miners themselves have proven this to be false
time and again. Men will engage to work at remote points
where liquor will not be seen for months at a time. It is only
when be is idle that the miner falls a victim to the drink habit.
With a season’s wages in his pocket he comes to the towns and,
finding but one source of relaxation, he indulges in frequent
and copious libations and becomes a victim to the sharpers who
are always on the lookout for such men. It is this condition
which the miner has voted against perpetuating.
One of the problems which the people of this territory’ will
have to face when the saloon eventually abolished is to pro
vide some wholesome method of recreation for the men who
produce the riches of this new country. It is not sufficient to
abolish the saloon, which at present is the general meeting place
and “club room,” where men are made welcome to enjoy the
comforts provided. Something must be found to take its place
—where a miner or prospector, qoming in from the hills and
creeks, may find warmth, reading matter, a place to smoke and
enjoy the creature comforts. Here is an opportunity for some
person or association of persons to do pioneer work in a serv
ice of usefulness and uplift for the benefit of the miners and
workmen which will redound to the credit of the community
itself.
WEATHER REPORT.
7 a. m. Dec. 23, 1916.
Station Temp. Day Wind Trail Snow
Anchorage 8 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
Potter ... 4 Cldy. Calm Good 6 in.
Summit .. 2 Clear Calm Good 26 in.
Kern .20 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
Mile 52 .. 12 Cldy. Calm Good 25 in.
Seward .. 12 Cldy. N’rth Good 4 in.
Matnuska. 4 Clear Calm Good 4 in.
King Rver 20 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
Cmp 174 -18 Clear Calm Good 4 in.
TINKER NEARLY DROWNS.
PEORIA, HI., Nov. 27.—Joe Tink
er, manager of the Chcago National
league baseball club, narrowly es
caped death by drowning today when
his boat struck a submerged stump
and capsized in the Illinois river.
A fisherman pulled Tinker out of
the water after he had gone down the
second time. Aside from being chill
i ed through by the icy water, it is be
; lieved Tinker will suffer no ill effects.
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Genuine Meerschaum and Amber ATTENTION SCANDINAVIANS,
pipes, Dunbar, Cecil, English Briar at Vi serverer Lutfisk at Riffles
Louasac's. 166 Kitchen, 4th and C St. 186
“The Store Tn«t Ha« Whet Von Went—When You Want It/*
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1!>1<».
Vol. 1. No. 135. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
Great Is Quality
And that is what we offer in our
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CONKLIN’S Non-Leakable Fountain Pens for Men, Women
and Children, From $2.50 to $20.00.
VICTOR PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS—from $25 to $100
UNIVERSAL Chafing- Dishes and Percolators.
AUGUSTINE & KYER’S Chocolates.
HENCKEL’S Cutlery.
LAZARE’S Leather Hand Bags for Ladies.
PARISIAN IVORY—Always welcome.
KEITH’S Xmas Boxes of Stationery.
And many others— 1 ;
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IN
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THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
j THREE REELS OF DRAMA—FOUR REELS OF COMEDY,
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I ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c
I MRS NINA RICHMOND.Fianiste
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER
WILL OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY.
Turner Bldg.
When at the Junction stay at the
New Matanuska Hotel
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
' ! I »i | . ■ ;; ■ in i . — ma . . i
Just opened M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
MASONS.
Notice is hereby given that a spe
cial meeting of the members of the
Anchorage Masonic club will be held
in the new Masonic Temple at 8
o’clock p. m., December 28, 1916. All
members are urged to be present. Im
portant. G. C. HAMMOND,
21-28 Secretary.
Second-hand harnesses bought and
sold by Bartholf, between T>th and 6tb. i
near C St. 20
Grand Masquerade Carnival, New
Labor Temple, Saturday Evening, De
cember 30. Elegant prizes. 165
NEW CRESCENT HOTEL
F. W. REDWOOD & CO., Props.
Warm Rooms. Moderate Rates. Hot
Baths.
Cor. Fourth and C. Anchorage
Pioneer Sheet
Metal Works
YUKON STOVES
— AND —
HEATERS
Corner Fifth and C Sts.
Anchorage • Alaska
UNION CIGAR STORE
. 4th Ave. Bet. C and B Sta.
Choice line of Cigars and
Tobaccos,
Confectionery and
Soft Drinks.
Meet Your Friends at the
UNION CIGAR STORE
GUS STIPOVICH and
OTTO GUSTOSON, Props, 1
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& XMAS GIFTS ^
Be sure and look over our large and complete line of jewelry before making
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We Have for Men:
Howard,
Hamilton,
Elgin and
Waltham Watches.
A fine selection
of Gents’
Chains and
Fobs.
Nugget,
Ivory
Diamond and
Fancy Stick Pins.
Gold and
Filled Tie Clips,
Alaska Rings and
.Cuff Links.
For the Ladies we have the largest
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Everything in Parisian Ivory and
Sterling Toilet Articles,
Cut Glass Bowls,
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ljemon Dishes,
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ti Salts and Peppers,
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