ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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U. S. COMMISSIONERS.
Tlie federal grand jury, in its final report, makes a recom
mendation that should be adopted, with reference to the office
of United States commissioner, ' It recommends that the fee
system be abolished and tha^ffie commissioners be placed on
a salary basis.
In this commissioner’s precinct, the present method works
out all right, only for the reason that the fees are sufficient to
justify a capable man to accept the appointment. Bnt in the
remoter precincts, where the responsibilities ai’e as great as
in this precinct, the fees are wholly inadequate to attract men
of attainments necessary to fill this highly important position.
Indeed, in the remoter precincts, where telegraphic communi
cation is out of the qiiestion and where the mail facilities are
but meagre and uncertain, the office of United States commis
sioner is made more difficult to fill.
United States commissioners in Alaska have more power,
in some respects, than superior judges ^n the states. Tt will
thus be seen that the office is an important one, that should
be filled by men of learning and of integrity. To procure the
services of such men, decent salaries must be paid. Men of at
tainments will not accept responsible positions without at least
fair remuneration. The commissioner should be paid at least
three thousand dollars annually, with office expenses added.
Nothing less would attract the right kind of men.
The writer having served in this capacity in an outlying
precinct, knows whereof he speaks. He was not allowed a dep
uty United States marshal, due to the picaunish policy of the
department of justice. TTence, when a cache robbery occurred
20 miles from his headquarters there was no way to bring
about the punishment of the crime. He could appoint a spe
citl deputy only to serve papers, after the crime had been com
mitted. He had no power to appoint a deputy to ferret out
the crime or prevent such crimes.
THE CANAL A FAILURE.
Col. Goetlials, it is said quietly in Washington, is deeply
discouraged over the Panama canal, says an exchange. He lias
lost faith in the ability of engineering science to put an end to
the slides without an expenditure probably equalling half the
total cost of the canal. “Extreme disappointment” is said to
describe the great engineer’s discussion of the subject. A
writer, in commenting upon the matter, say that, while the
government officials do not admit that the canal is a failure,
there is a noticeable revival of the project to btiild another ca
nal via the Nicaragua route, the rights to which our govern
ment acquired by a treaty last spring. It is said that the build
ing of a new canal by this route will cost less than to attempt
to remove the high hills that-cause the slides at Panama.
Some thousands of Americans, who thought they saw
enormous advantage in an isthmian canal and who have
amended their opinions in the light of experience, are likely
to he heard from in the event that the government undertakes
the Nicaraguan project. The presidential attitude on the
tolls question has gone far toward depriving the canal of its
popularity. Before that our dealings with Panama and Colom
bia left, in many minds, an indelible stain. And since the ca
nal has been in service it has failed to give this coast the ad
vantage which some careful analysts expected of it.
On the other hand, the personality of Goetlials and the tine
abilities of those about him, and the untainted honesty that
built the great structure, have given it a romantic interest. By
no means has the complete test been made of its real value to
this coast, to the" nation and to the world. That is a matter of
decades, not of months.
The delegate contest remains a matter of doubt. Each
passing day shows a different result. One day Delegate Wick
ersham leads; the following day Mr. Sulzer appears to have
the advantage. It is a matter that it will require the complete
returns to determine. The Times still insists that the advan
tage lies with the delegate. We believe that the final Hums
from all the voting precincts in Alaska will show that he has
a plurality over A|r. pulzer, but we concede that the plurality
will be mighty small; , ‘__
Nenilchek went almost solid for [ , , A severe storm on the inlet waters
Sulzer, says a report which reaches j cut down the vote at Seldovia by
The Times. The informant did not I son;*; 20, the voters being unable to
know the actual vote. j reach the polls.
The Barge Bangor
has done it again!
500,000 feet of lumber—Making a complete stock.
North Side Lumber Co.
ROGER SIJMMY, Manager.
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Loussac’s Daily Gossip
TUESDAY, N< >VEMBER 21,1916.
Vol. 1. No. 108 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 4th 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 your attention to Xmas Rost
Cards, Booklets, Folders, Xmas Tree Decorations, Candles, ar.d
Candle Holders, Bells and Garlands. Our Xinas booklets par
ticularly are beautiful. You will like them.
Buying Xmas Gifts is not an easy job, hut your buying will
j be simplified because w*e have such large variety to select from.
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 Pocketbooks—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, Iyory, Bronze Ar
ticles, Hand-Painted Vases, Oil Paintings—
Fancy Electric Lamps, Fancy Clocks, Casseroles, Trays,
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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to come and look over^our stock
of Eastman and Ansco Kodaks
which is the most complete for
miles around. Let us do your
artistic framing and enlarging.
We develop for 15c ami print
for 3c up. Special . attention
given to mail orders.
SEWARD-ANCHORAGE
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MASONS
Anchorage Masonic Club
meets first and third Monday in
month. W. ERVIN, Secy.
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TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - 22
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MINT GRILL
Next to
Empress Theatre
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
Next Door to Empress Theatre.
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CARL W. BOLTE
Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
I Flashlights of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
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IT’S A REAL PLEASURE
to view the new wall decorations on
view here exclusively. They are so
unconventional, so out of the common
and so unusually artistically attrac
tive. If you plan to repaper you
should by all means see these new
papers. To decide without doing so
is apt to result in regret later.
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Knit Right Sweater Coats
Oregon City Mackinaws
Heavy All-Wool Whalebak Army Shirts
Wrights & Medlicott Underwear.
Knit Gloves and Mittens from 25c to $2.25.
HARDWARE, STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES
Merchandise
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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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