ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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EXHIBITS HIS PETTY SPIRIT.
Mr. George D. Schofield, nominee of the so-called republi
can convention at Seward, lias not gained in the estimation of
the people of Alaska because of his insulting and undignified
message of “congratulation” sent to Mr. George B. Grigsby,
his successful opponent for the high office of attorney-general
of Alaska. It has become common practice during the heat of
a political campaign that candidates for office overreach the
mark of ordinary comity and courtesy, one toward the other,
and indulge in some pretty serious accusations. But when the
election is over, the rule—and a good one, too—demands that
the defeated candidate shall, either in person or by message,
congratulate his successful opponent. We have examples in
this practice set by candidates for the highest office within the
gift of the people. In the recent presidential election, when the j
result was definitely known, Justice Hughes sent a most cordial
and courteous message to President Wilson, and the president
replied in the same magnanimous spirit.
Mr. Schofield wilfully violates this long-followed practice.
Instead of sending a message of cordial greetings to his suc
cessful opponent, both of whom have known each other for
years and resided in the same community, he elects to exhibit
his petty animosity toward Mr. Grigsby and takes occasion
to add an insult to a goodly portion of the electorate in his
former home town—a community that has honored him in the
past. In his message of “congratulation” Mr. Schofield says
that he carried every town where he was enabled to speak, and
takes to himself great pride for this, as well as for his “clean”
campaign. Mr. Schofield spoke in Anchorage. A glance at the
election returns indicate that he failed to carry this communi
ty; that on the contrary, he was third in the race at this point.
* Since Mr. Schofield exhibits bis real spirit, we take it that
Ihe people of Alaska are to be congratulated upon his defeat.
Alaskans like a good loser. Mr. Schofield is not a good loser.
He thus proclaims himself by his own words.
The Times’ oppositon to Mr. Schofield was based upon
several grounds. Tn the first instance, we were not impressed
with the motives that controlled in the Seward convention, of
which Schofield was the nominee. The Shackleford brand of
politician does not appeal to us in the least. Tn the next place,
Mr. Schofield has a home and a law office at Seattle. He is not
now, nor has he been for several years past, a bona fide resi
dent of Alaska. True, he may come to Alaska during the sum
mer seasons and may own mining property in the territory.
This fact does not make him a bona fide resident; it does not
qualify him to act as one of our chief officers, and we don’t
propose to bribe a man by giving him a fat position .just to get
him to live in the territory.
HOW ABOUT THIS?
I
(Juneau Dispatch)
Alaska has the coal.
It will soon have a railroad to the coal.
Congress has passed a leasing law for development of coal
mines.
Consumers need the coal.
But most likely Alaskans will continue to buy British Co
lumbia coal for some time. Mr. Albert Johnson, congressman
from Washington, who has been to the westward, says that
the members of the engineering commission, have no authority
to make any rates.
Naturally those taking leases for coal before they spend a
few thousand or few million dollars in opening up coal want to |
know what it will cost them to get it hauled to tidewater. They
must expect to compete with coal and California oil and trans
portation is one of the main essentials of cost.
Since the engineers have powers only to build railroads j
and not make rates, it will he necessary to get through legis
lation from congress before any guarantee of rates can be as
sured coal and other shippers.
Mining development in the past month or two lias been!
very favorable. Tn the Marshall camp very good pay has been
found although the district had almost been abandoned as use-,
less. There is still apparently some hope that pay will be found ;
in the Chisana and the output for the summer in Tolovanft was
over half a million. Tolstoi, another new district, has not come
up to expectations but it may repeat the story of all other Alas- j
ka camps and still prove a winner. Tungsten has been shipped
from Nome by the Pioneer Mining company and much is ex
jiected from it. The price of copper remains high and will
probably be so for many years. The result of the increase in
its value has been a great impetus to the mineral output. The;
season has been very successful in the Willow creek quartz;
country which promises to be one of the greatest mining coun
tries in the territory, (lood news also comes from the Valdez,
section and the intention to develop copper properties in the.
Copper river valley and gold quartz near Fairbanks is shown
bv the taking of options ami by organizations. On the whole,
recent months find the old prospecting population spreading
out more and more and the result is sure to be new finds.—
Alaska Review.
It is quite evident that the Anchorage lodge of the Pio
neers of Alaska will be one of the leading organizations in this
community. Over 200 sourdoughs have signed the charter roll,
and there are many who are eligible to membership who will
probably affiliate.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1916.
Vol. 1. No. 125. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th and D
13 Days
to
Xmas
Why wait till the last minute f Why not come now—and
select your gifts in comfort without the necessity of “rushing
it through.” You will he pleased with our assortment of hol
iday goods and you are always welcome to visit and inspect our
stock. We are pleased to show you what we have.
A Happy Xmas Thought:
Kodaks—From $3.00 to $67.50—always welcome—a post
card size autographic Eastman Kodak, $23.50.
And another Happv Thought—A Victrola, from $15.00 to
$100.00.
We still have some toys left. A good assortment to select
from.
Waterman Ideal or a Conklin Fountain Pen makes a very
suitable Xmas gift for old and voting. All sizes from $2.50 to
$25.00.
Robert Service’s Alaska Poems—The Spell of the Yukon—
Ballads of a Cheehaco—and Rex Beach’s novels of Alaska life
are always interesting to your friends and relatives outside.
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Will Reopen on or About Dee. 2<‘5rd, in the Old
Turner Bldg.
Bird Creek Lumber
Company
Robert H. Fleming, Manager
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN ROUGH
AND DRESSED LUMBER.
We have on hand a stock of ’’Everlasting Roofing” that
will put that roof in water-proof condition.
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Yard Next to R. R. Track in Old Town
When at the Junction stay at the
New Malanuska 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.
STUDENT’S BODY POUND
WRAPPED iN DEATH KOBE
BERKELEY, Cal., Nov. 28.—Ev
erett Gilbert Morgan of Oakland, a
junior student at the University of
California, was found dead in his bed,
his naked body wrapped in a bath
robe laced with a network of copper
wire and the wire connecting with the
current from an electric lighting fix
ture.
Morgan had been suffering from
rheumatism and it was believed that
he contrived what proved to be his
death robe in an effort to cure him
self. The coroner found that he met
his death from electrocution.
Warm, comfortable, homelike sur
roundings; bakery lunches, at the
North Pole Bakery. 144
ATTENTION MOOSE.
The regular meeting of the L. O, O.
M. will be held at Moose hall, W^ed
nesday night, December 13. All mem
bers please attend.
146 J. L. CORT, See.
Don’t forget the Grand Masquerade
Dance. Alaska Labor Union Hall. 139
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Beginning Tuesday morning a sale of supreme importance to women. Our choio^'
est suits at 25 per cent oil' the original selling price. Positively the greatest suit buy
ing opportunity ever offered in Anchorage. These are rare bargains. We also have
a few’ suits and skirts damaged by water which will go below cost. A new line of
sweaters, hose, purses and warm underwear. Children’s cotton and cashmere hose
just received. Plain and fancy brassieres. Sizes -14 to 48. All millinery cut in two.
This is the place to do your Xmas shopping.
The Style Shop
Comer Fourth and C
Courtesy and Quality Our Motto