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THE CONTROL OF CONGRESS.
The general public hears less of contests in states anil con
gressional districts for places in the United States senate and
bouse of representatives than of the stmggle for the presiden
cy; yet these contests were carried on with earnestness and vi- j
gor in all parts of the union whfcre,5 as in the south, for exam
ple, a state primary or party nomination is not tantamount to
election'. It is a fact, clearly recognized by leaders on both
sides, that, without a working majority in each of the two
houses of congress, a president would be without the opportuni
ty or power to make a partisan record. An antagonistic con
gress extends many courtesies to a president and recognizes
certain rights and privileges inherent in his office. Unless
serious objection is found, it almost invariably confirms his ap
pointments and gives respectful cognizance to his recommenda
tions, where these are of a government rather than a political
character. But he is without the means which, for instance,
President Wilson has commanded in the congresses of the last
four years, of pressing administration measures to enactment.
On the other hand, the party in control of congress, but without
a representative in the White House, also is seriously hamper-1
ed, since the president has the veto power, of which he cannot
be deprived unless both houses are, in a partisan sense, over
whelmingly in opposition to him.
The ideal party victory, in a presidential election, is that
which insures, not only control of the administrative, but of
t]ie legislative, branch of government as well. As originally
constituted, the present, or Sixty-Fourth congress, contained
iiti the senate 06 democrats and 40 republicans, and in the house
of representatives 230 democrats and 104 republicans, besides
tiine progressives, one independent, one socialist and one pro
hibitionist. Slight changes have occurred since organization.
The administration lost 00 members of the lower house in the I
election of 1914, as compared with the election of 1912, but it
still retained a safe working majority.
The election Tuesday has reversed the situation. The re
publicans have gained control of the house by a safe working
majority, while the democrats still retain control of the sen-"
ate. This means that President Wilson has been shorn of his
dominance of the congress, because one branch will lx* op
posed to him politically. Tt also means that the republicans
will largely have control over the matter of appropriation bills
that originate in the house.
BOOST THE APPROPRIATION.
The wires inform us that the Alaskan 'Engineering Com
mission will ask the congress for an appropriation of some
ten million dollars with which to continue construction next
year on the big Alaska railway project. Tt is not anticipated
that there will be anv opposition to this appropriation, in view
of the splendid showing that has been made since the work was
inaugurated. The situation this year is much better than last
rear at this time, due to the increase in the. wage scale, bet
terments in living conditions for the employes and a fine,
working organization. Let us hope for early action by the
congress on this important matter, so vital to our welfare.
We should like to see the Engineering Commission begin
work on the harbor improvements at Anchorage next spring.
This town can never come into its own without this necessary
improvement, but the day the work begins on it, this town will
take on a good-sized boom.
SEWARD-ANCHORAGE
Over the Ice.
PASSENGERS AND EXPRESS
Route-Your Express and Freight Care of Me.
Make All Arrangements at Cotter’s Store
Seward and Anchorage.
HERMAN L. GENTSCH
PHONE 56-Y
Anchorage
Alaska
JUANITA ANDERSON
At Seldovia, Alaska
Will supply all comers with Groceries, Dry Goods,
■Ladies’ and Gents’ Wearing Apparel and Hardware at
Reasonable Prices.
CABINS FOR RENT
“HEY”
DO YOU KNOW WE MAKE
“ELECTRIC SIGNS”
The lieal Business (tetters
A Beautiful Day Sign A Brilliant Night Sign
Designs Furnished Free
LAURITZ & FRISK, The Men of Letters
Tf It’s Done With Signs of Every
Feint. We Do Tt 5th Bet. C and D Sts. Description.
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“The Store That Has What Yon Want—When You Want It,''
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
SATURDAY, KOVEMBER 11, PJ16.
VoL 1. No. 100. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA • oh and I>
This is ideal weather for taking pictures.
An Eastman or Ansco camera will give its owner more
pleasure for the small amount of money invested than anything
else you may put your money in. Think of the pleasure in after
days when you look through some pictures you have taken
yourself. We carry a full stock of cameras, films and supplies
at both stores.
Have a Victrola in Your Home
Music makes your home more cheerful. To spend an even
ing with a few good friends around a good fire and listen to a
new song by Harry Lauder, or to a selection from the old fav
orite like The Bohemian Girl,” or to roll up the rugs, move the
table and have an impromptu Fox Trot or a one-step to the
strains of Marella’s Cain on a Yictrola—the only phonograph
worth having.
We have the largest assortment of Victor machines and
new records. You are cordially invited to inspect and try any
new records.
We are ready at all times to supply you with your needs in
drugs and toilet articles. Just phone 100-R or 62-Y.
Out-of-town orders are promptly taken care of. We will
endeavor to send oiit your orders as soon as possible.
The Holidays are coming—and you can get your selection
of gifts from the largest stock in Alaska.
Libbev’s Cut Glass, Universal Percolators and Chafing
Dishes, Caseroles, Trays, Silverware and a thousand an 1 one
other things to select from at outside prices./
We have just received a new supply of the beautiful re
productions of old masters. They will make an appropriate
gift on all occasions. Only $2.50 each.
Have you a fountain pen? If you have one. is it a Water
man Ideal or a Conklin ? A Fountain Pen in your pocket spells
efficiency.
And a box of Augustine & Kver’s is a proof of your con
sideration for others—It stamps the giver as a person who uses
discrimination in his selection and one who buys quality, not
quantity.
4th and D St. 4‘h and H St.
PHONE 100-R Immediate Deliver? PHONE 62-Y
“THAT MAN LOGEMANN,” 4th Avenue, at G
WE ARE READY TO PRES.
SCRIBE
A remedy if you are not getting
good results from your films.
Our equipment and experience
make it possible for us to give
you better results than you
could possibly obtain elsewhere.
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We develop for 15c and priat
for 3c up. % "Hi
LET THERE BE LIGHT
We Can Furnish It
PRICE & BENNETT j
PLUMBING OUR SPECIALTY
I Sheet Metal Works ai*$| , c i - r> O U
Gasoline Lighting tilth ut.f bet. (j <X ii
ECKMANN’S
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Furniture Store
FOURTH AND K STREETS
MHffAM POOl ROOM
A Place to fleet Your' Friends!
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Leading brands of Cigars. Cigarettes, Tobaccos and Soft
Drinks. Fruit and Vegetable Stand.
Have your mail sent to Montana Pool ftoom. You can
get it any time.
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TONY CHIMENTO AND ALEX CHAKUMES, Props.
“MABEL’S NEW JOB.”
“THE RENEGADE’’
“NERVES OF STEEL”
AND
PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS
SUNDAY EVENING, NOV. 12.
'0€>t5icture Show Monday)
“After Five”
A Hilarious Comedy of Amazing Plots and Misad
ventures, Featuring EDWARD A HELEN.
PATHE NEWS PATHE NEWS
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT, 7:30 AND 9:00
Regular Admission 25c, Children 10c
MINT GRILL eJEIA,.™
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.
DON’T FORGET
When purchasing your steamship tickets from An
chorage, take advantage ot‘ the new rates now in effect
and secure same through to vour final destination via the
UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM
from Seattle. This will save you money. UNION PA-j
CIFIC is both a summer and winter travel route. Its |
geographical position not only insures its being a com-j
"TOTtable wav to go in summer but also makes it cpmpara ,
tivelv free from annoying winter delays. Through stun- j
dard and tourist sleepers; dining car service second to
none; and Automatic “Safety”'Signal Protection.
H. A. LAWRENCE,
P. 0. BOX 403.
Ill SEWARD ST.,
Juneau, Alaska.
CARL W. BOLTE
Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Flashlights of All Descriptions.
PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
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.
EVANS & FRANTZEN
:-: Hotel Overland :-:
E. L. WHITTEMORE, PROP.
Headquarters for Mining Men
SEWARD
ALASKA
Universal Taxi & Transfer
DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE.
OFFICE AND GARAGE
337 Fifth Avenue.
Phone 43-Y