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LUM [-GASOLINE
COAL
We now have a complete stock of Common-Dimension Shiplap and Rustic. In
side Finish of the best grade, clear and properly kiln dried.
Woco Panels, 3 ply, Sanded
1 and 2 sides-Sizes 18x60
and 18x72.
This is the class of material we have the reputation
of handling.
A COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES,
SASH, DOORS, BUILDING PAPER, ETC.
Gasoline in Drums 45c. per gallon
Sales Agents Eska Creek Coal Co.
McNally & Maitland
Yard Foot G St. PHONE 41-R
UNITED M
FUTURE TRADE
NOT IN DANGER,
NEW YORK, N. Y., April 6.—There
will be such great need for reconstruc
tion in the international trade situa
tion after the war that the United
States cannot be ignored and its com
merce cannot be seriously hampered
without serious reaction upon those
responsible for preferential agree
ments, says (I. E. Roberts, assistant
to the president of the National City
bank. The talked of economic allian
ces, he thinks, are by no means to be
neglected, but he does not see any rea
son for doubting that if the interests
of the United States are intelligently
handled they can be well safeguarded.
In a forthcoming issue of The
Americas Mr. Roberts discusses this
subject as follows:
“After reciprocity upon the most
favorable basis within the British em
pire there is in contemplation reci
procity among the allies upon a basis
more favorable than the relations
with neutrals, and finally, if the orig
inal scheme of the Paris conference
is adhered to, trade with nations that
have been neutral during the war will I
be on a more favorable basis than
with enemy nations.
"When the whole plan is adopted
the United Kingdom will have at least'
four sets of import duties in effect at |
the same time, and according to the
preferences will buy wheat first from
the colonies, then from Russia, and
presumably complete its requirements j
from Argentina and the United States, i
“France, according to the scheme,
would-look first to Russia and then to
Argentina and the United States,
while neutrals and enemy countries
would look directly to Argentina and
the United States, unless they had a
customs alliance of their own. Ex
cept as the production of wheat might
be stimulated by these preferential
measures to supply a particular de
mand, the price might not be affected;
but in products where substitution
was not so easy prices would be dis
turbed and consumers would pay for
the disturbance.
“Taxes upon raw materials entering
England would afreet the industries
unfavorably, at least until England
was independent of outside supplies, i
By the time that point was reached
manufacturers in other countries, by
virtue of the advantage over British
manufacturers in obtaining these ma
terials, would be ready to relieve the
latter of trade outside the empire,
and as a net result the total of Brit
ish trade might be considerably re
duced.
“A variety of raw materials is very j
desirable ir. many indust ios. A prof
ercnce to voJonial produce would ten 1
10 concentrate British consumption
upon those products and to direct lom
peting products to othei markets. It
would tendjto narrow the choice or in
crease the costs of Bril.sh industry.
‘In short, although it may he im
portant as a safeguard against weak
ness in time of war for the British
empire to become ceif -sufficient, at ,
least as to materials of \ tal import- '
ance, it is quite certain that every at- j
tempt to curtail its purchases from
other' countries will also tend to re
strict its sales to other countries. The I
chief advantage of the protection pol- |
icy of the United States has been in
stimulating immigration to man the j
new industries devloped here, but
from what co^tries do the British
i colonies expect to stimulate immigra
j tion ?
‘Great Britain’s trade is vastly
wider than her dominions, and, while
1 the latter are capable of supporting a
| greatly increased population, it \^11
, be a long time before they will be
able to compensate for the loss of out
side trade. Whenever England begins
artificially to increase the cost of her
manufactures by paying bounties up
on colonial materials or colonial food
supplies, she is bound to weaken her
■ positon for trade with the rest of the
world.”
LONG ARM OF THE LAW
GRABS ONE J. W. SMITH
A fitting example of the long arm
r>f the law was demonstrated Saturday
morning by the arrest of J. W. Smith
by the authorities. On December 21,
10l(>, G. P. Kearns, a government em
ployee, was rolled and in the process
lost four government checks aggre
gating $240.70 and $100 in hard cash.
The authorities were notified and
payment stopped on the checks. The
government started the relentless
search for the criminal and special
agent Jack Robinson was detailed on
the case that was rather intricate.
Going on the supposition that there
was a girl in the case, Robinson learn
ed that Smith had turned the checks
over to one of the girls down the line
and she later cashed one of them with
a local nfHVchant. Payment was re
fused at the bank and the girl notified
and Smith made the check good.
Smith also cashed one with a taxi
driver and when accused of the theft
he claimed to have gotten the clu ck.
from the girls, who he was using as a
fence. In the end sufficient evidence
was gathered to justify his arrest this
morning and he will have his hearing
in a few days.
It doesn’t pay to monkey with gov
ernment checks or government prop
erty, for it can’t de done.
Smith was given a preliminary
hearing Saturday afternoon before
Judge David and in default of $2,000
bail is confined in the federal jail
awaiting action of the grand jury.
Cameron threw his key away. Open
night and day. "36
Fred Carlquist, who 's a graduate
optician from San Francisco, is per
manently established with George Os
born, the C. St. Jeweler, and will ex
amine eyes free. 260
» Try a Want Ad in The Times.
(
(Juneau Empire)
The salmon canneries of Alaska )
contend that the application of an (
eight-hour law to the fishing industry
of Alaska would be ruinous. Identi -
cal telegrams were received this J
morning by Judge John K. Winn and (
Judge R. A. Gunnison from the can- j
! neries association which say that (
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such a law would seriously reduce the ;
output of the Alaska fisheries and ;
curtail the quantity of foodstuff in the ;
! country at a time when the United j(
: States government is doing all it can •
(
to promote increase.
Copies of the telegrams were di
tributed among members of the sen- ■
ate and house of representatives to
day. The telegrams were signed by
1’. E. Harris, secretary of the associa
tion of Pacific Fisheries, and read
as follows:
"Kight-hour law for salmon can- ,
iicI'.- would jeopardize and seriously ,
diminish an exceedingly important
and necessary foot product. Present
pack canned salmon and many other
food articles practically exhausted,
and their replenishment most essen
tial at present time of stress.
"Work of salmon canners is sea-I
sonal, and many of seamen, fishermen
and mechanics usually employed in
canneries have obtained permanent
work in shipbuilding, shipping and |
other occupations, making available
supply of labor very scarce. Army
enlistments will further reduce labor 1
supply, and it will be impossible for
canners under such new law to put,
up anything like average pack which
the country is bound to have under !
present war emergency.
“Government officials urging co
operation of packers to put up as
large packs as possible. Passage of
such law will seriously frustrate ef
forts of government to obtain food
supplies for our people and allies.
“Please show this telegram to all '
members of legislature and governor
and impress upon them the absolute I
necessity for safety of the country to i
except from bill if passed packers of,
salmon and other perishable goods.
Such exception was made by legisla- j
ture of Washington laws 1011, page;
.‘51, which was upheld by supreme
court.”
Phone 43-Y for ear, day or night.
Wood and eoal a specialty. Universal
Taxi and Transfer. 126
Brazilian Mate Tea—flagrant and
delicious. Brown & Hawkins. “Quality
first.” 832!
Fine Job Printing a; i'itnea Office
TIDE TABLE FOR ANCHORAGE.
Monday. April 23.
Low Water . 1:1-1 a. m. ".J feel
Hiyli Water .. 7:17 a. ni. 33.*> feet
Low Water . 1:41 !». m. 7..0 feet
11 i K11 Water . VOI p. m. 3 1.3 feet
Tuesday, April 24.
Low Water . 1:7.7. a. in. 1.3 feet
IliKh Water .7:7.:*. in. 33.7. feel
Low Water . : M p. in. 3.x feel
lli«h Water . X: 1p. in. 30.3 feet
Doherty Coal Co.
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Sorted and Screened
COAL
$8.00 PER TON
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Corner 1st and C St.
TELEPHONE 46-K
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FRISCO CAFE
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
Everything in Season and Service the \ ery Be.~t.
Private B<'\e> for Large or Small Parties.
ONCE A PATRON ALWAYS A PATRON
We Have the Best
| Oranges, Lemons, Apples,
Grape Fruit, Onions,
Rutabagos,
Fresh Vegetables
Received on Every Boat
P LLEY BROS.
AUTO DELIVERY
New Merchandise
SINCE we are located in our new quarters we are better
able to handle the trade; therefore have a larger stock
to select front. We are now showing a variety of new
yardage goods in all the late shades, in Wool. Silk,
Crepes, Cottons and Cretonnes. Also a beautiful selection ot
Table Damask, of Irish Linen.—Napkins to match. We will
receive a big shipment of new Millinery on the W atson. as well
as some choice novelties for Ladies’ wear.
The Style Shop
COURTESY AND QUALITY OUR MOTTO.
Now Masonic Block.