ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
_AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
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LAND OFFICE NEEDED HERE
The United States land office department lias detailed a
special agent for duty in the Cook inlet country, with headquar
ters at Anchorage. This is good, as far as it goes. But the urg
ent need of the Cook inlet country is the establishment of a
land office at Anchorage.r iln ho. other part of Alaska is this
need so urgent—in no other part of Alaska is there such a
number of homestead entries, and it is the duty of the federal
government to have a land office as convenient to these set
tlers as possible. Then there are government towns establish
ed, and that are to be established as the railway reaches the
interior. These towns have much business to do with the
land office at Juneau, under the complex system that has been
adopted. Deferred payments on lots, bought at the auction
sales, must be paid in at the Juneau office, which makes it
exceedingly harsh on lot buyers.
We take it that it is the prime object of the government
lo provide the people with all conveniences and aids possible
in the development of this country. In Secretary Lane’s an
nual report, he tells of the desire to open the latent resources
of Alaska. The commissioner of the general land office also
dilates on the necessity of speeding up in the developments of
the territory. Now, these encouraging references about Alas
ka are appreciated, but we desire less of talk and more of con
crete action. It is all well and good to talk about the develop
ment of Alaska, but the essential thing is for the government,
as represented by its officials, to provide the machinery so that
prospective settlers will have the minimum of trouble in gain
ing possession of their entries. It ought to be an easy matter
for those in authority to get a bill passed by the congress au
thorizing a United States land office at Anchorage. But some
one must take the initiative or it will never be done. If the
commissioner of the general land office was keeping in close
touch with the situation hereabouts, he would see the necessity
of a land office at this point. Let’s have more action and less
talking.
The Valdez Prospector apparently does not believe that
government officials are but servants of the people, but rath
er, that they are the rulers of the people. The publication in
timates that the people of Anchorage have nothing whatever
to say with respect to the marshal’s office here, nor are they
to be consulted with respect to the townsite’s affairs. It goes
on to say that The Times’ little editorial comment on this sub
ject is nothing more nor less than bosh, etc. May be so. But
just let some government official in this community make him
self particularly obnoxious to the residents of this town
and we’ll promise the Valdez Prospector that his head will
drop in the basket mighty quick. This is not said in any
boastful spirit, or anything of that kind. Neither is it a claim
that this newspaper has influence to bring about any change
that it may think necessary. Tt is rather based on the belief
that the people still rule the country; that the government of
ficials are servants of the people, in practice as in theory, and
that when a public servant is not doing his duty, the people
of the community have something to say.
The Labor Temple, being erected under the auspices of the
Alaska Labor union, is fast nearing completion. Day and night
a big force is employed, in order to finish the massive structure
by the holidays. The Labor Temple, when completed, will
adorn this community and be a distinct and lasting credit to the
hardy sons of toil who are responsible for its erection. Some
idea of the immensity of the structure may be gained when it
is known that it covers an entire 50-140-foot lot, with three
stories and a basement. The work is being well-done; the ma
terial is first-class, and mpdern conveniences hre being instal
led. The Labor Temple will be the largest of its kind in
Alaska. It will be an enduring monument to the unselfish devo- j
tion of the members of the Alaska Labor Union to the cause of
labor. Anchorage may well be proud of being the home of
this great auditorium.
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WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT.
(Alaska Railroad Record)
Anchorage Division.
Following are the progress reports
of the various departments of Anchor
age division for the week ending De
cember 2:
Maintenance of Way.
No track work was done during the
■week. Considerable difficulty was ex
perienced from ice forming on the
rails, particularly between Mile 8 and
Mile 14 on the Matanuska branch.
Buildings.
The army mess hall was completed;
the temporary depot at King was also
, finished, except the placing of the roof.
This will be done when the building is
moved to that point. At hospital No.
; 2 the carpenters were engaged in fix
ing up a cold storage room and the
installation of dumb waiters. With
the exception of cottage No. 31 the
plastering of the five-room cottages
on Anchorage townsite was completed.
A small force of carpenters was at
work on kitchen fixtures for the three
room cottages.
Painting.
The cold weather prevented much
painting being done. At hospital No.
2 the work is 00 per cent complete; at
cottages Nos. 16 and 26 the work was
completed.
Water Service and Plumbing.
During the week the plumbing force j
was kept btfky thawing out water j
pipes. The following buildings re-j
quired attention: Cottages Nos. 2, .4,]
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, hospitals No. 1 and I
No. 2, mess house No. 2, photograph- j
er’s office, bunk houses Nos. I, 2, 3
and 4, chief steward’s office and Dr.
Beeson’s residence.
The plumbing of cottages Nos. 17,
18, 19, 20, 30, 31 and 33 is 85 per cent;
complete; that of cottages Nos. 16
and 27 was finished.
The frost-proofing of the hydrants
at the terminal was completed; the in
stalation of fire hydrants for the town
! site cottages is 96 per cent complete.
; Sewer and water lines were installed
i in the army mess hall. Hot water
plants were placed in cottages Nos.'21,
25, 26 and 27 and fair progress was
made at the other cottages. In the
new school building the installation of
steam heat is 75 per cent complete; at
the machine shop ^5 per cent.
Mechanical Department.
Dunning repairs were made to en
gines Nos. 221, 226, 265 and 280, the
latter being equipped with an electric
headlight. A force of seven men from
'Th«* Store That H»« What V on Wnnf—When Von Wnnt It.”
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1f)16.
| Vol.l. No. 126.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
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ALASKA LABORliUNION
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MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ROUGH
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We have on hand a stock of ’’Everlasting Roofing” that
will put that roof in water-proof condition.
Yard Next to R. R. Track in Old Town
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When at the Junction stay at the
New Matanuska Hotel
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
Just opened
M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
TRY A “WANT” AD. IN THE TIMES FOR RESULTS
the department worked all week fit
ting up machinery in the new power
plant.
A small amount of miscellaneous
shop order work was handled for pri
vate parties. Work was begun on a
hot air furnace for cottage No. 36.
Electrical Department.
During the week steam was turned
into boilers 1 and 2 at the power plant.
A force was engaged on the installa
tion of the switchboards and mechan
ics were installing exhaust and water
pipes. A small carpenter force was
occupied in laying oors and putting in
cement foundations for piping.
For Rent—An up-to-date apart
ment of two rooms and toilet on Third
St. near I. Inquire of Dr. Coble. 152
Cigars in boxes of 25 and 50 at
Loussac’s. 155
Be with the crowd at Peterson’s. 46
Genuine Meerschaum and Amber
pipes, Dunbar, Cecit, English Briar at
Loussac’s. ^ 155
Second-hand ’ harnesses bought and
sold by Bartholf, between 5th and 6th.
near C St. 20
Collar Boxes at Loussac’s. i
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a few suits and skirts damaged by water which will go below cost. A new line of j
sweaters, hose, purses and warm underwear. Children’s cotton and cashmere hose i
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