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ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
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ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
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Entered in the Anchorage Postoffice June 5, 1916, as second class matter
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ELECTRIC LIGHT RATES
(Valdez Prospector)
People who are prone to cavil at corporations and pine for
government ownership of public utilities should be forced to
live in Anchorage or Seward. Anchorage recently installed an
electric light plant under government supervision for which 15
cents per kilowatt is charged for light service. Valdez secures
better service for half that plice. Seward collects two dollars
per ton wharfage against $1.60 per ton in Valdez. Railroad
rates on the ice-bound government road are higher than any
on the North American continent for both freight and passen
gers. We believe Uncle Sam is a good old boss, but he cannot
compete with private orporations and deliver the goods.
No one will accuse The Times of being the spokesman for
the local townsite authorities, but in the matter of electric
lights for use of the public this paper is informed, from official
sources, that the rate maintaining at the inception will be re
duced after a demonstration has been made as to the cost of
operating the local system. It was thoiight advisable to make
the initial rate rather high, to start with, and then make the
reduction after the system had been in use for a period long
enough to determine definitely the cost of operation. This pol
icy was adopted on the theory that it will be much easier to
reduce the rate than to raise it. Hence, the initial rate that
will be charged cannot be regarded as the fixed l’ate. ]
ELECTION STILL IN DOUBT.
According to the claim of the Valdez Prospector, which
was a strong supporter of the democratic candidate for dele- j
gate to congress, Mr. Chas. A. Sulzer, that gentleman is elected j
over Delegate Wickersham by the narrow margin of twelve 1
votes. It may be taken for granted that the Prospector, in j
publishing this statement, is not giving its candidate any of |
the worst of it, nor is it giving the delegate any of the best of j
it. We have no doubt whatever but that the Prospector seeks 1
to be fair in the matter and published the official returns as re
ceived by the clerk of the court at Valdez. But in several cases
where such returns, have not been received by the clerk, of the
court and the election reports are received from private sources,
there is always the chance for error. Hence, in view of the fact
that a democratic newspaper that strongly supported Mr. Sul- j
zer, admits that he has but a lead of 12 votes, The Times is not !
willing, on this showing, to make such an admission. On the
contrary, we are firmly convinced that it will require the of
ficial count of the election board to determine the result, and
we regard the chances of Delegate Wickersham’s election as
good as are those of Sulzer.
It appears that the voting precinct of Talkeetna, at the
headquarters of the Susitna river, gave the delegate the splen
did plurality of 20 votes that may change the hitherto accepted
lesult. As the electoral vote of California decided the presi
dential election, so may the vote of Talkeetna decide the dele
gate election in Alaska. In the situation that exists, it is not
meet that either side should indulge in celebrations growing
out of victory. The only thing that can be said is that the del
egate election is not determined, and will not be determined
until the election board officially passes on the vote cast in the
voting precincts of the territory. The throwing out of any one
precinct, because of irregularities or technicalities, migrr
change the result one way or another.__
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PALACE CLOTHING STORE
SHEEP SKIN LEATHER VESTS.
The famous Adler CollegianJ6lothing.
We also handle the Crossett and Florsheim Shoes.
Holiday prices at the Palace.
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H. SEIDENVERG, - - PROP.
TRY A “WANT” AD. IN THE TIMES FOR RESULTS.
“The Store That Hs* What i on «ni—When Von Want It.*
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 137. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
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We wish you all it Merry Xmas. We hope you had it. And
now that it is over, and no doubt Santa Claus was nice to you,
if you have overlooked anyone you may still find a nice assort
ment of gifts to choose from at our stores.
At the very last minute we received by mail and express
from Seward some very nice additions to our stock in the line
of pipes, smoking sets and vases. Exceptionally beautiful and
artistic.
Our candy is as usual*“the very best”-—and you know—
‘ ‘ Better late than never. ’ ’
What people think of our lines of Fountain Pens is quite
evident—over three-quarters of our stock is sold, but we still
have a few good ones left. And we want to add that anyone who
got one of our Waterman’s Fountain Pens or Conklin’s can
have the point of his pen changed free if desired.
On a whole we can say that in all our experience in the
Drug business we have not seen such an intelligent buying as
this year in Anchorage. It was a pleasure to wait on people,
and if in the rush of business we have overlooked anyone and
failed to give as good a service as we wish, we humbly beg to
be forgiven. It was not intentional, and we want to thank you
all for your patience and good will.
Z. J. LOUSSAC’S
“Stores That Have What You Want—When You Want It.’ ’
4th and D St.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Delivery
4th and H St.
PHONE 62-Y
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN”
4th Avenue, at G.
A GOOD RECORD.
The best gift you can give
your children or anybody is a
Kodak. We have the Eastman
and Ansco in all sizes and at
prices to suit every purse. We
develop for 15c and print for
3c up. Special attention given
to mail orders.
BELL’S PLACE, 831 4th Ave.
Denver Rooming
House
Say, Boys, we keep warm all
night. Rooms, spring beds.
Everything new and clean.
BEDS, 50c.
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 Are. Bet. C and B Sts.
Choice line of Cigars and
Tobaccos,
Confectionery and
Soft Drinks.
Meet Your Friends at the
UNION CIGAR STORE
GUS STIPOVICH and
OTTO GUSTOSON, Props.
THE SYDNEY
LAURENCE CO.
COMMERCIAL AND
PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Interior, Flashlight Work a
Specialty.
Kodak Developing and Printing
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HARMONY THEATRE.
Fine Job Printing at Times office.
TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27.
William S. Hart
In ^ 'I'lirilling Western Drama
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AND A COMEDY LOADED WITH LAUGHS.
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
| TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT.7:30 and 9:00
1 MRS NINA RICHMOND.Pianiste
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THE MINT GRILL \
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER i
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
Just opened M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
Belated Shoppers S>
.Just arrived over the trail dainty Lace Waists, Georgettes
and Crepes. Also a few of the new Roman Blouse effects in
Chiffons. We are giving one-fourth off on all of our Woolen
Piece goods, and separate dress skirts. This should be of great
interest to all. Suits and Millinery greatly reduced.
*£ The Style Shop
Comer Fourth and C
Courtesy and Quality Our Motto