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CHANGE IN MARSHAESHIP HERE.
Deputy United States Marshal Wardell is to be transfer
red to Matanuska and Deputy United States Marshal Hoffman
of Matanuska will be placed in charge of the marshal’s office
in Anchorage. This is the official ‘‘announcement that comes
from United States Marshal Brejijeman at Valdez. Deputy
Marshal Warded, personally, the confidence of the peo
jde of this community. No one who knows the marshal be
lieves for a moment that the hints of grafting that have been
prevalent attaches to him in anywise. The Times has openly
opposed the marshal’s conduct of the office here, on the
grounds that he did not weed out the professional gamblers
and fhe undesirable element called “macques”—those who
live off the earnings of fallen women. Mr. Hoffman, who as
sumes charge here, enjoys a fine reputation as an officer, and
we trust that this reputation will be maintained here.
It is no secret that the local democrats are urging tl;*»
claims of Mr. Fred A. Martin as deputy marshal here. To that
end, they have enlisted the aid of National Committeeman Don
olioe and Mr. Sulzer. Just what influence they may have with
the marshal, toe do not assume to know. The Times has no
bouquets to throw at the young man who fids the position of
United States marshal in this division. From a democratic-!
standpoint, he did nothing to earn the appointment. As a mat
ter of fact, he served for a long time under a republican ad-i
ministration. ITis drag is a personal acquaintance with the
vice-president of the United States, and that is some drag, too.
Whether it will bring him a reappointment, remains to be
seen.
THE ADAMSON EIGHT HOUR LAW.
The action of the United States district court for the dis
trict of Kansas in holding the Adamson Eight Hour law void
confirms the argument made by republicans during the recent
presidential campaign against it. It was generally assailed
by republican leaders upon the ground that it was wrong in
principal; that it was a substitution of force for arbitration,
and that the method of securing its passage was a national hu
miliation in that it presented the spectacle of congress being .
actually coerced into enacting a law upon a subject regarding
which there was no pretense of its having sufficient informa
tion to legislate intelligently; while on the other hand in
leading magazines throughout the country, it was openly charg
ed that the situation leading to its passage was one deliberate
ly created for the ulterior purpose of making votes for the dem
ocratic nominee and not warranted by the actual seriousness of
the threatened strike.
- The demand of the railroad men was for an eight-hour1
workday, without any decrease in wages from the rate paid for
ten hours work. The law as passed by congress did not secure
them this workday, but provided that, beginning January 1,
1917, eight hours, in contracts for labor and services should be
deemed a day’s work, and the measure or standard of reck
oning the compensation of certain railway employees. It also
provided for the appointment of a commission by the president
to observe the operation and effects of the eight-hour day
as thus defined, and the facts and conditions affecting the rela
tions between common carriers and their employees for a pe
riod of not less than six nor more than nine months; such com
mission to report its findings to the president and congress
within 30 days thereafter. Pending the report of the commit
tee, and for 30 days thereafter, the act provided that the com
pensation of railway employees subject to it for a standard
eight-hour day should not be reduced below the present day’s
wage, and for overtime, that they be paid at a rate of not less
than the pro rata rate for such standard eight-hour workday, i
Persons violating these provisions were to be punished by a fine
'.of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed one
;,vear, or both. ,. ■
If the law should be upheld by the supreme court, which is
exceedingly doubtful, it is difficult to see that it secures any-.
tiling,of advantage to the class of workingmen intended to be
benefited beyond ten hours’ pay for eight hours’ work during
the period of the committee’s investigation; the actual solu
tion of the labor problem remaining in precisely the same state
existing before its passage.
1 ' .v. '
We might as well become*,raponyiled to the fact that it
Will require an official count, nnderthe auspices of the elec
tion board, to determine the victor in the delegate election.
This board will be composed of democrats, but with Governor!
j, F. A, Strong sitting as chairman*, the friends of Delegate!
Wickersham need have np fears. He will get a square deal, j
Ice skating is one of the most healthful, invigorating of;
sports, hence the desirability of having a fine skating pond. \
The thanks of the community are due those taking the initia
tive in this matter. < ■>
WEATHER REPORT.
Station Temp Day Wind Trail Snow
Anchrage -6 Clear Calm Good 5 in.
Summit^. -3 Clear Calm Good 18 in.
Kern Ck -11 Clear Calm Fair 4 in.
Mile 52 ..-4 Clear Calm Good 18 in.
Seward .. 26 Cldy. N’rth Bad 2 in.
Matnuska -6 Clear Calm .... 2 in.
King: Rvr -4 Clear Calm .... 8 in.
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO MASONIC •
CLUB.
Special meeting for the election of.
officers for the ensuing year will be ;
held at Robarts’ Hail, Monday even
ing, December 4th. All members urged
to attend. A cordial invitation extend-:
ed to all sojourning Masons. 78
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“The Store That Has What You Want—When Yon Want It.’’
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1918.
Vol. 1. No. 114. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA tth and D
Just An Announcement of the Opening of Our Xmas Stock.
We will begin by saying that this space is not big enough
to enable us to describe all we have. It would have to be done
in sections to do our stock justice.
Right now we will draw vour attention to Xmas Post
Cards, Booklets, Folders, Xmas Tree Decorations, Candles ar.d
Candle Holders, Bells and Garlands. Our Xmas booklets par
ticularly are beautiful. You will like them.
Buying Xmas Gifts is not an easy job, but your buying will
be simplified because we have such large variety to select front;
We have taken extra care to have something particularly good
for the children.
Mechanical Toys, Animals, Wooden Blocks, Dolls, and a
thousand and one other things so dear to a child’s heart.
For your lady-friends we can suggest the ever-popular Pa
risian Ivory in new designs, best imported and domestic Per
fumes, Toilet and Manicure sets in Pearl, Ivory and Silver. A
Hand-Bag always proves a nice gift.
For Men of your acquaintance—Shaving and Smoking
sets, German, Meerschaum and Amber Pipes, Cigar and Cigar
ette Holders, Safety Razors, Steins, Cigarette Cases and sets.
Leather Letter Cases and Pockethooks—and in general-genu
ine Universal Coffee Percolators and Chafing Dishes, Libbey’s
Cut Glass, Waterman’s and Conklin’s Fountain Pens. Ever
Sharp Pencils, Watch Chains, Gold Knives, Ivory, Bronze Ar
ticles, Hand-Painted Vases, Oil Paintings—
Fancy Electric Lamps, Fancy Clocks. Casseroles, Travs,.
Kodaks, and Table Silverware,—and we could keep up indefi
nitely—
Playing Card Sets, Cigars by the box. Ash Trays, etc. All
we ask of you is to come in and look them over.
You Are Welcome— Whether You Buy or Not.
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THIS IS YOUR INVITATION
to come and look over our stock
of Eastman and Ansco KOilaks
which is the most complete for
miles around, tiet us do'your
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We develop for 15c .and tprint
for 3c up. Special attihtiOn
given to mail orders.
SEWARD-ANCHORAGE
Over the Ice.
PASSENGERS AND EXPRESS
Route Your Express and Freight ('are of Me.
Make All Arrangements at Cotter’s Store
Seward and Anchorage.
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| and make money whilst doing so. These securities are
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1 CALL OR WRITE
\ CHAS. G. GANTY, Fiscal Agent, or
... P. H. RINGSTAD, Secretary
LABOR
UNION
ALASKA
The Alaska Labor Union will meet
tonight, November 27 at the Empress
building next to Alaska Steamship
Co. offices at 7:0(1.o’clock.
74 P. H. R1NGSTAD, Sec.
I’ll meet you at the North Polo
Bakery at lunch time—the best coffee
in town.
Fine Job Printing at Times oltlce
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 and 29
GRACE WASHBURN IN
“WHEN IT STRIKES HOME”
Five Acts of Romance and Pathos.
Added Feature—CHARLIE CHAPLIN COMEDY
“W O R K”
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THANKSGIVING MATINEE AT 2:15.
Everybody’s Favorite
MARGUERITE CLARK IN
“THE GOOSE GIRL”
A Drama of Love and Adventure in Realms of Romance.
A BRIGHT SPARKLING COMEDY TO FOLLOW
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MRS NINA RICHMOND -.Pianiste
ANY SEAT ANYWHERE 25c; CHILDREN 10c.
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT 7:30 and 9:00
MINT GRILL *£A*.
PHONE 37-Y OPEN 6 A. M. TO 2 A. M.
Most Exclusive Place in Town to Eat.
WE CATER TO PARTICULAR PEOPLE
HOME OF THE HOT- PLATTER i
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
CARL W. BOLTE
Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Flashlights of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
'ff’ir A REAL PLEASURE ‘ ^
to view the new wall decorations on i
view here exclusively. They are so
unconventional, so out of the common |
and so unusually artistically attrac
tive. If you plan to repaper you r
should by all means see these new '*
papers. To decide without doing so
is apt to result in regret later.
EVANS & FRANTZEN
POLLEY BROS.
General Merchandise
Just Received—Our line of Winter Goods—
Knit Right Sweater Coats
Oregon City Mackinaws
Heavy All-Wool Whalebak Army Shirts
Wrights & Medlieott Underwear.
Knit Gloves and Mittens from 25c to $2.25.
HARDWARE, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES
Robert H. Fleming, Manager
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ROUGH
AND DRESSED LUMBER.
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| We have on hand a stock of ''Everlasting Roofing” that
will put that roof in water-proof condition. a
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