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: JOHN M. REID
■ Attorney and Counselor at Law
' Notary Public.
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L. David
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
NOTARY PUBLIC
Office, Corner 5th and E.
Anchorage : : Alaska
ARTHUR FRAME
Lawyer
MASONIC BUILDING
NOTARY PUBLIC
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Attorneys-at-Law.
Alaska Building Anchorage
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M. J. CONROY
Attorney-at*Law
NOTARY PUBLIC.
427 5th St. Anchorage
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Anchorage * Phone 60-Y.
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DENTISTRY
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Phone 7-Y.
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Alger Block - Anchorage a
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Alaska Building,
Corner of 4th and G Streets
DR. K. A. KYVIG
Physician and Surgeon
CITY DRUG STORE
Anchorage - Alaska
ESER WIKHOLM
Architect
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Ground Floor Masonic Bldg.
GEO. B. PURVIS
Architect and Builder
920 6th Ave., Anchorage
H. W. NAGLEY
General Merchandise
SUSITNA, ALASKA
ON TOLSTOI TRAIL
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Anchorage General Hospital
Corner 6th & K Sts.
Private Rooms and Wards, Sani
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ON HIS THRONE
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a purely domestic one, though essen
tially and at bottom nothing less than
the demand of Russia for a responsi
ble government, a cemand which has
been growing since 1905, and which
has developed enormous strength in
the past two years. Since the open
ing of the present war, in fact, the
struggle has reached a stage at which
only two courses are possible, either
a very radical concession to the de
mands expressed in the famous form
ula, “government of the people, for
the people, by the people,” or a radi
cal effort to crush the democratic de
mand before it is too late.
A similar crisis developed in Rus
sia during and following the retreat
of the Russian armies through Pol
and. The present crisis has not fol
lowed upon military failure, for the
Russian armies, since June last, de
spite an inferiority in material which
is only now being made good, have
been extraordinarily successful.
Economic difficulties of an excep
tional character have alone produced
the present crisis. The continued
failure of the historic governmental
system of Russia to solve these diffi
possibly for final settlement the con
stitutional problem with which the
politicians of Russia have been preoc
cupied since the creation of the Duma.
There is no lack of food in Russia as
there is in Germany. Nevertheless,
in Russia, while food in some govern
ments can be obtained in quantity at
reasonable prices, in other govern
ments there is distinct want and the
prices demanded are famulous. The
solution of this problem .of distribu
tion has turned entirely on whether
the bureaucracy was prepared to
yield to the popular demand and
whether Russia was to-secure a gov
ernment enjoying popular confidence.
As has already been noted, the or
iginating causes of the present poet
ical situation reach further back than
the present war and its food difficul-1
ties. Even before 1905, the position j
of the feudal landed aristocracy of i
Russia, of which the Russian bureau
cracy is the political instrument, was i
being challenged by the new Russia j
of industry and commerce. The no
bility itself was losing strength as its i
lands became more heavily mortgaged |
while the wealth of industrial and1
commercial Russia was growing day ■
by day. The Constitutional Manifes- :
to of 1905 and the creation of the
Duma gave industrial and commercial
Russia, in its turn, a political instru
ment, and from that time to this the
fight between the old system and the
new has gone on. Matters, however,
very naturally came to a head as the
war went on, for whereas the landed
aristocracy have played, relatively,
only a small part in the war, and its
instrument of bureaucracy has shown
a really amazing incapacity to meet
the most elementary military needs
of the country, the new Russia of in
dustry and commerce has achieved
enormously increased moral power as
the result of the prominent part it
has played in organizing the resour
ces of the country for war, coupled
with the enormous industrial devel
> opment of Russia produced by the de
mands of the war and the flotation of
war loans. To the great mass of Rus
sians, to the present leaders of the
Russian army, General Alexieff,
chief-of-staff; to general Russky and
General Brusiloff, to Geenral Shuvai
■eff, former minister for war, success
for Russia in the present war de
pends on the new Russia having a
greater share in the management of
affairs, freed from something of the
handicap imposed since August, 1914,
by a short-sighted, reactionary and
incompetent bureaucracy. The de
mand for this involves necessarily
the demand for a government enjoy
ing public confidence, in other words,
a government in fact if not in form
1 responsible to the people.
It is apparent from this that pro
Germanism, in the sense of a desire
by any section to see Germany win
the war, has no greater strength in
Russia than in any other entente
country. Why one section of the po
litical parties wishes, as it undoubt
edly does, to make a peace with Ger
many is because of its fear of the
greater menace of the democratic sen
timent which has grown out of the
experiences of war. No section wish
es to make a humiliating peace with
Germany, and the "secret peace nego
tiations” referred to in the Dumo
would probably never have taken
place had Germany not been willing
probably to make very handsome con
cessions to her eastern foe.
When one speaks of the constitu
tional issue and of Russia’s desire for
a responsible government it is not to
be imagined for a moment that the
Russian progressives are demanding
in the midst of an all-absorbing war,
a constitutional revolution and the
setting up of a parliamentary system
as advanced as that 01 Russia’s west
ern allies. This is sufficiently indi
cated by the fact that the opinions
and demands voiced by the Duma
have been backed by the conservative
council of empire and by the still
more conservative congress of nobili
ty. As a matter of fact the country
would prefer constitutional questions
as such to be left to the end of the
war, but it does demand a govern
ment of its best men, a government
in which it can have confidence. In
this demand progressives and honest
and enlightened bureaucrats have
united in a way which proves as noth
ing else does the whole-hearted de
termination of the overwhelming
mass of Russians as a whole to win
the war. Nevertheless as it is the
failure of the bureaucracy and its
out-of-date methods of government
which have produced the crisis, the
admission that this system had failed
could never be recalled.
HOLDERS TO
Townsite Manager Watts hands the
following self-explanatory statement
to The Times for publication:
In order that the property holders
of Anchorage may take a wider in
terest and control in affairs of the
townsite, with respect to improve
ments and operations of the same, a
policy of publicity has been decided
upon by the townsite authorities.
This policy will take form in the fol
lowing manner:
Matters of interest to residents,
such as contemplated improvements,
the method of levying assessments
for different purposes, and other mat
ters which are of interest to the peo
ple generally, will be advertised be
fore being put into operation. The
advertisement will state that which is
contemplated, and call for written ob
jections, and suggestions or alterna
tives.
It is the purpose of this office to
co-operate as far as possible with the
residents of Anchorage, and it is not
the present intention, nor has it at
any time been the intention, to force
improvements or other expense not
deemed absolutely necessary, upon
property holders.
When such objections and sugges
tions are received, a careful canvass
will be made of them, and the action
of this office will be governed as far
as possible by the result of these com
munications.
The policy with respect to petitions
or requests for improvements will
not be changed as a result of this
policy. No improvements will be
inaugurated without receiving re
quests for same, and it will only be
following receipt of such petition
that advertising will be done.
This office is also glad at any and
all times to receive suggestions or
ideas in writing relative to its activ
ities. No objection or suggestion will
be too small to receive consideration,
and it is urgently hoped that discus
sion, and valuable suggestions will be
received as a result of this policy.
J. G. WATTS,
Townsite Manager.
Arrest—You may rest assured that
the best meals are at Cameron’s
Cafe. 364
Building operations and real estate
activity have commenced much earlier
this spring than last. The real estate
firms report several important sales
and a great many inquiries for city
property. The contractors and lumber
men report several deals in which the
contracts call for large expenditure of
money and the buildings will be of a
substantial nature. Work has already
started on one or two buildings and
extensions and further work will be
under way as soon as weather condi
tions justify.
George B. Purvs, architect and
builder, has secured the contract from
J. W. Scott for the erection of a mod
ern apartment house on the northwest
corner of Sixth avenue and D street.
The plans have been drawn and call
for a two-story and basement, frame
and concrete building that will be di
vided into eight three-room and 16
two-room suits. Each apartment will
be equipped with modem conveniences
and so arranged to insure comfort and
at the same time carry taste and style.
The building throughout will be
lighted with electricity, heated by
steam and supplied with hot and cold
water. Adequate toilet and bath fa
cilities will be a feature of the apart
ment and the basement plans show a
wash and drying room and place for
storage. The main entrance will be
from D street and the apartment
house will set back from the street far
enough to allow for a lawn and flower
beds.
The entrance hall will be nine feet
wide, with a six-foot corridor running
the entire length of the building that
will occupy an area of 39 by 140 feet.
The exterior of the building will be
pebble dashed and when completed
will be the most modem apartment
house in Alaska. Mr. Scott fias al
ready received applications for suites
from reliable parties who will agree
to sign a year’s lease.
Mr. Purvis, the architect and build
er, will start work just as soon as the
| weather permits and says he expects
• to’have the first unit ready for occu
i pancy by the first day of June.
Among the contracts let within the
i past few days is the one of Chaunce.v
Peterson, who will extend his present
building 40 feet to the alley. The ex
tension will carry the second story
that will add to the hotel capacity and
: new billiard and pool tables will lie
added to the floor space.
Jack Robarts will also increase his
floor space and intends to build to the
alley this spring. Mr. Robarts has
ordered the most modem billiard and
pool tables and other attractions for
the new addition.
Work on the extension for the Bolte
Hardware company will start in the
near future and other business firms
are contemplating enlarging their
floor space to care for the ever in
creasing trade.
ODD FELLOWS NOTICE.
April 9th, 10th and 11th. The sec
ond Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day in April are hereby set as the ex
act dates for the institution of the
new Odd Fellow lodge in Anchorage.
All brothers entering by card, or as
charter members will be present in
Masonic hall on Monday evening April
9th, at 7:30 o’clock sharp. No person
will be admitted under any circum
stances after the ceremonies have
started. All New Names (Candi
dates) must be present at 7:30 p. m.
on Tuesday and Wednesday nights,
April 10th and 11th. Remember the
laws forbid entrance after the hour
set, and there will be an immense
amount of work to be done in the
given time. If you find the door lock
ed it is your fault. Candidates that
can are requested to be present at
7 p. m. on Wednesday so that all the
preliminary work can be done in ad
vance of the hour set.
This you will consider as full and
sufficient notice. (Signed)
P. S. HUNT, P. D. D. G. M.
608. ' Organizer.
DO YOU WASTE MONEY?
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Almost every one does. Bread cast upon the
water comes back again. But when you throw
money away it mighty seldom ever comes back.
What’s going to happen to you when you have
no more money to waste? Why not open an ac
count here? $1.00 does it. Doing it once a week
for a year means $52 to the good for you—and
the interest we pay you in our Savings Depart
ment. Try it for a few months, you will be sur
prised to find how fast your account will grow.
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ANCHORAGE
ALASKA
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ANCHORAGE
Doors Shingles
Windows Roofing Paper
Building Paper Lath
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The Royal Cafei\
Special Arrangements Made for Entertaining Private
Parties.
The place of real service. Boxes, Lunch Counter.
Try Some of Ot!P jffrebial ®lshes.
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Full Line of Plumbing Supplies, Pipes and Fittings.
_PROMPT ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS.
T. W. KENNEDY,
E St. Bet. 3rd and 4th. Next to Hotel Anchorage
THE
BON MARCHE
Opp. Postoffice
TAKE ADVANTAGE of these low prices in Men’s Suits,
Hats and Leather Dress Shoes and save yourself 25 per
cent to 50 per cent on every purchase you make at The
Bon Marche. Everything will cost you more this sum
mer. BUY NOW—
$15.00 Men’s Suits, Now .$10.00
$17.50 Men’s Suits, Now .$12.50
$20.00 Men’s Suits, Now .$15.00
$25.00 Men’s Suits, Now .$17.50
$3.50 and $4.00 Men’s Soft Felt Hats. Take your
choice for .$2.00
John B. Stetson Latest Novelty Hats at Outside Prices.
E. & J. Fine Dress Shoes, $6.00 values now. $4.50
Men’s Chrome Tan Waterproof Shoes $6 values now $4.50
Cotton Ribbed Underwear, Garment .50c
Genuine President Suspenders .25c
Canvas Gloves, Heavy, 2 pairs for 25c
Mammoth Mittens, Special.$1.00
$3.50 and $4.00 Flannel Overshirts, now .$2.50
Opp. Postoffice
I TRY A "WANT” AD. IN THE TIMES FOR RESULTS.