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Harmony
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DEC. 21st AND 22nd.
ROBERT CONNESS and GRACE WILLIAMS
Supported by AUGUSTUS PHILLIPS In
‘The Truth About
Helen.”
A Thrilling Intrigue of Love and Polites.
I Screen Time 1 Hour ff'.'i
And Two Comedy Screams
“PAY THE RENT”
AND
“The Parson’s Button Matcher”
Screen Time 25 Minutes
TWO SHOWS - - 7:30; 9 P. M.
ADMISSION 25 CENTS CHILDREN .. 10 CENTS
The POLAR BEAR
__“NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.”
EXCHANGE LIBRARY—New Books for Old Ones.
Exclusive Agents LOWNEY’S CHOCOLATES.
POLAR BEAR CHOCOLATES—Made in Anchorage.
What’s That? VANILLA CARMELS—Made in Anchorage.
HOT DRINKS—Clam, Tomato, Beef, Celery, Vigoral, Etc.
STATIONERY, CIGARS and TOBACCO.
DOG TEAM POSTALS and XMAS CARDS.
Complete Line LOWNEY’S BULK CHOCOLATES.
COW’S MILK MILK SHAKE. BUTTERMILK.
COW’S CREAM ICE CREAM. APPLE CIDER.
SMITH, SMITH & SMITH, Prop’s.
430 Fourth S.. Byrne Bik.
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CARL W. BOLTE
S Hardware, Glass Ware and
China Ware
Flashlights of All Descriptions.
I PRICES REASONABLE Fourth Avenue.
JAPAN SEEKS
o TO DOMINATE
PACIFIC TRADE
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NEW YORK.—The Toyo Risen
Kaisha, the most important Japanese
shipping company, is building a new
ship, the San Francisco Mara, to be
the fastest and largest on the Pacific,
with a speed, of 23 knots and accom
modations for 1,200 passengers, and
a length of 636 feet, which is 46 feet
longer than the “Empress” steamers
of the Canadian Pacific ocean service,
Ltd. This company has been paying
big dividends since 1914, and has set
up a special reserve for.- after-war
competition. More big steamers are
to be ordered. - .stii, nj.
The Japanese shipbuilders a few
weeks ago paid $100 a ton for a
prompt delivery of ship plates.
Consul Anderson, of Hongkong,
says: “The inauguration of the ex
press system from Yokohama to San
Francisco emphasizes the policy of the
Japanese lines, under a government
subsidy, to serve the Japanese inter
ests first, leaving Manila and Hong
kong interests and American trade
there to be taken care of by other
means.
“The fast service will be of special
privilege and advantage to the Japan
ese silk interests, since the short voy
age reduces interest charges on valu
able silk cargoes to a minimum. This
is one of the vital elements in the silk
import business. Inasmuch as the
Japanese silk interests in the past few
years have developed almost a com
plete monopoly of the raw silk trade
with the United States this fast serv
ice is likely to increase materially the
hold of the Japanese silk dealers upon
American manufacturing interests.
“It is becoming more and more evi
dent that if there is to be any material
improvement in the shipping services
between the United States, Hongkong
and Manila, it must be from American
sources. The inauguration of the new
service of the Pacific Mail company is
being watched with interest. The ves
sels now in service are said to be com
fortable, attractive and satisfactory
in every way except size and speed.
"The keenest sort of competition in
passenger and freight service on the
Pacific is expected at the close of the
war, and the character of the vessels
already in service or under construc
tion is such that only thbse of the
highest class may hope to have a reas
onable part in the trade.’’
FACTS ABOUTv THE
POPULATION OF ALASKA
According to the census report of
1910 the total population of Alaska at
that time was 64,456. This is an av
erage of about one person to every
ten square miles of teritory. At the
time of thf cessation of the territory
from Russia,1 in 1867, the total popu
lation was. estimated at 30,000, of
which two-thirds wfcre natives. In
1880 the population was estimated at
33,426; in 1890, 32,052; in 1900, 68,
592, of which approximately 48 per
cent were white, 46 per cent natives
and 6 per cent Japanese and Chinese.
In 1890 the pure-blooded natives were
estimated at 23,531, of whom 6,000
were Haidas, Thlingets or other na
tives of the coastal region, 1,000
Aleuts, 3400 Athapascans and 13,100
Eskimos.
All kinds harness repair work done
by Bartholf, between 5th and 6th, near
C St. 20
Wood—Phone 40-R. 186
New Furnished Rooms at Peter
son’s Hotel. 46
Christmas cake6 and other Christ
mas goodies at the North Pole Bak
ery. 188
t
Appreciation and gratitude are
two words coined by Noah that occu
py a prominent place in the un
abridged. To show appreciation and
express gratitude is rare in this day
and age of busy selfish commercial
life. However, it does occur, nor is
the action confined to any particular
class of people but possibly is more
apt to be found among people of that
walk of life aptly called “the salt of
the earth.”
It was largely through the gener
osity of Captain A. E. Lathrop that
the Alaska Labor Union was able to
build their magnificent edifice on the
solid foundation of a prominent 4th
avenue lot; in other ways he has
helped the order in both finance and
wisdom; always from the spirit of
generosity and public spiritedness.
The committee in charge of the
opening dance tomorrow night is
merely a voice of the 3,000 members
of the Alaska Labor union who rose
as one man and voted aye in the selec
tion of Captain Lathrop to lead the
grand march.
The selection is proper recognition
of the captain’s efforts in their behalf
and moreover expresses their appreci
ation and gratitude. Strange to say
the captain is a past master in the art
of leading grand marches and it was
a well-known fact that several intri
cate figures have been named after
him.
A representative of The Times ac
companied the committee who extend
ed the invitation to Captain Lathrop.
He demurred at first and positively
refused to accept the honor until the
dainty feminine member of the com
mittee used her irresistible charms.
The captain succumbed to the artful
blandishment and accepted with a
blush of pride. It was very easy to
see that the mere thought of the sub
ject brought back memories of other
days and it was also apparent that the
reminiscent twinkle in his eyes meant
a story. This time there was no young
lady present to help and it was only
aftertevery known wile of the craft
was "Used that the captain came
through and most of it was taken
from a newspaper clipping yellow
with age.
The article was printed by one of
the eastern metropolitan newspapers
and went on to relate the many social
functions that were given the Duchess
of Connaught and her party at the
time of their visit to America come
40 years ago. It was in the days of
stocks, tiles and frock coats were the
fashion, but age could not deface the
picture that accompanied the article
and the captain’s stern countenance
was easily discernible.
The setting of the picture showed
the magnificently decorated ball room
in the governor’s mansion of one of
the eastern states, and there the cap
tain with the demure duchess on his
arm in the lead of the grand march
that ushered in one of the most bril
liant and costly social affairs in the
state’s history. The article mentioned
old fashioned minuets and the stately
grace of the dancers. It also mention
ed the party dress of the duchess and
the description included crinoline,
hoops, silver buckled slippers and
powdered hair. But the account laid
particular stress on the graceful man
ner Captain Lathrop and the Duchess
of Connaught led the grand march.
There is no need to go into the out
come of this affair nor to tell of the
whirl of society events that followed.
But it might be well, in passing, to
state that the people of Anchorage
and all Alaska are certainly glad that
the captain did not accept the duchess’
oft repeated and pressing invitations
to visit the old Connaught family cas
tle in England. Then, as now, the cap
tain was considered the catch of the
land; England’s daughters are attrac
tive, their mothers ambitious and the
captain, now as then, a trifle suscept
ible.
Miss Laura Bouckner, endowed wtih
many more accomplishments than a
duchess, will be Captain Lathrop’s
partner to lead the grand march that
will usher in the dance Saturday
night. The dance is merely a forerun
ner of many affairs scheduled for next
week that will appropriately celebrate
the completion of the new Alaska
Labor Union hall.
Christmas cakes and other Christ
mas goodies at the North Pole Bak
ery. 188
ATTENTION SCANDINAVIANS.
Mr. Serverar Lutfisk at Riffles
Kitcheti, 4th and C St. 185
See Bartholf lor that new harness.
Call between 5th and 6th, near C. St
20
Classified Advs.
SITUATION' WANTED.
Wanted Powition f*y lady as cham
bermaid or waitress. Inquire this of
FOR SALE.
For Sale—160 Black chickensr $L60
cacti Inquire Kukarof, Lot 12, Block
107 Ninth Bt,’ 1*2
For Sale—Thursday, Fresh-killed beef
of three-year-old cow. At corner of 4th
and L, opposite Brown & Hawkins. 1*3
For Sale—One typewriter. Can be
seen at Merchants’ Cafe.180
I'-or Sale-—I). and S. piano. First cluss
condition. j72
FOR RENT.
Kor Rent—House No. 139, Fifth and
B. Four rooms. Inquire house on back
of lot at 5 p. m. 17*
For Rent—Houses and cabins. Real
estate bought and sold. Anchorage
Realty Co 325 4th Ave. Kmard & Lynch,
Phone 40-R. X34
For Rent—Four room flat, $25 per
month. Two room suites, $16. Water
Included. Crawford Apartments. 121
MISCELLANEOUS.
Matt Button Sells, Leases, Rents.
10-10-tf
Department of the Interior, Alaskan
F.ngineei'ing Commission. Matanuska,
Alaska, Dec. 21st, 1916. Sealed propos
als will be received at This office until
12 o clock noon Jan. 2nd, 1917 for clear
ing approximately 14.63 miles of right
of-way on the main line of projected
government railway north of Matanus
"a>_,jHa8aa between stations N-7004 and
K-7780. The Commission reserves the
right to reject any or all bids. I-’or fur
ther information apply at this office or
Stipt. of Employment Bureau, Anchor
age. C. R. Breck, Jr., District Engi
neer-__1*7
NOTICE 07 DISSOLUTION
The law- partnership heretofore exist
ing between J. e. Murphy and Carl Almy
was mutually dissolved Dec. 1st . .1. t:.
Murphy will continue the business at
the same place and will pay all debts
and collect all the bills of the firm.
J- C. MURPHY,
190_ CARL ALMY.
David Barnes left this afternoon
for Denver Colorado, and will return
over the trail some time in February.
Mr. Barnes is vitally interested in the
Willow creek district and has been
connected with Wm. Martin as head
amalgamator for three years. He
also represents the Denver Quartz
Manufacturing company, of Denver,
and has installed several mills for
different companies operating in the
Willow creek district. Among other
business matters Mr. Barnes will at
tend to the shipment of a stamp mill
to the Mohawk Mining company that
will be installed early next spring.
Do you know that the new Union
hall is completed? It doesn’t seem
possible that a building costing ap
proximately $35,000 and in all prob
ability the most elaborate frame struc
ture in the territory, could be finished
since the burning of the old union
home the night of October 15th.
When one considers the immense dif
ficulties that confronted the union at
the time of the disaster, too much
praise can not be given the union boys
in the expeditious manner that every
thing has been handled. One of the
best lots in the city was first secured
and the big campaign waged for the
necessary building funds; the work
commenced and now everything is
practically completed.
This is a substantial example, prov
ing that laboring men can combine for
their own and the community’s good..
Elsewhere in this issue the opening
and' dedicatory program for the new
home will be published. Every man,
woman and child in Anchorage, and
all those who may come to town for
the holidays, should attend some one
of the functions to be given, or at
least call at the temple and see what
has been done.
The union will make it their busi
ness that everyone is accorded the
proper welcome and treatment.
Christmas cakes and other Christ
■mns goodies at the North Pole Bak
ery. 188
Collar Boxes at Lousaac’s.
XMAS GIFTS
For useful Christmas Gifts
See
Dohrmann Herning. 136
Grand Masquerade Carnival, New
Labor Temple, Saturday Evening, De
cember 30. Elegant prises. 163
Attend the opening dance, Union
Hall, Saturday, December 23rd. 140
‘ Reproductions of famous Paintings
at Loussac’s. 154
ATTENTION SCANDINAVIANS.
Mr. Serverar Lutfisk at Riffles
Kitchen, 4th and C St. 185
Genuine Meerschaum and Amber
pipes, Dunbar, Cecil, English Briar at
Loussac's. 155
CHRISTMAS
MEAT DISPLAY
_COME IN AND LOOK IT OVER.
An Extra Select Stock of Chickens Reserved Especially
For the Xmas Trade.
ALL OUR BIG SPECIAL PRICES ARE STILL
GOOD FOR YOUR XMAS MEATS.
WE HAVE SOME TURKEYS
A Suggestion for Your XMAS DINNER
Leg Lamb, Leg Pork, Loin. Pork, Prime Rib Roast, j
Roast Veal—none of which will cost over 25c lb.
At the BIG PACKING HOUSE MARKET.
Open Sunday Until 12 M. Closed All Day Monday.
Carstens Packing
Company Market
PHONE 47-R. J. J. HALES, Manager.
It’s the Good Things
Of This World
That Generate Admiration and Command Attention in
every Colossal City and Hillside Hamlet.
—IT’S QUALITY !
Walter A. Lord
Jeweler — Near Harmony Theatre.
Northern Transfer Company
COAL AND WCOD.
GENERAL TRANSFER BUSINESS.
PHONE 47-Y.
(\ P. PEDERSEN, Mgr. j
4tli and D
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* SCHOOL NOTES. *
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♦ By Helen Harman and Edna +
* Purvis. *
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The final examinations were given
this week for the past semester. They
began on December 21, the shortest
day of the year, but it seemed the
longest. We usqd gas lamps both
morning and evening, hut it didn’t
seem to throw much light on the sub
ject. The typewritten copies of ques
tions from Mayor Watts’ office helped
very much.
The party given last Friday even
ing at the school house by Miss Rec
ord and Miss Reat, was enjoyed by
all. Dancing and games were the en
tertainment for the evening.
In the fifth and sixth grades the
following pupils were excused from
examinations, having made an aver
age of 90 in their studies and de
portment: Lawler Seeley, Alice i
Hales, Gertrude Schaleben, Decema
Kimball, Mary Hafner.
In the High school, Helen Harmon,
and in the eighth grade, Vera Kim
ball earned all exemptions. Others
earned some exemptions but not all.
The children are looking forward
expectantly to the Christmas vaca
tion and the celebrations incident to
the holidays. We hear talks of coast
ing parties and skating parties and
other gaieties.
The question of the Anchorage
High school sphynx is, “When do we
move into the new school building.’’
ELKS—ATTENTION!
There will be a meeting of the Rills
club tonight. Important business. A
full attendance is desired.
191 ED. CULBERTSON.
Imported Perfumes at Loussac's.
Attend the opening dance, Union
Hall, Saturday, December 23rd. 140
COLD IN IDE
Postmistress Mrs. F. L. Clough, of
McGrath, advises Postmaster Wood
that the mercury is out of business in
that section of the country and that
the spirit thermometer has averaged
50 degrees below zero for the past
two weeks. She further says that
this is entirely too cold for dog mush
ers and mail carriers to be on the
trail, which accounts for the fi- i
days’ delay in the interior mail reach
ing Anchorage.
Electric Lamps at Loussac’s. 154
WEATHER REPORT.
7 a. m., December 22, 1916.
Station Temp. Day Wind Trail Snow
Anchrage 14 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
Potter Ck. 18 Cldy. Calm Good 8 in.
Summit . 8 Clear Calm Good 26 in.
Kern G#kvl|9"Cldy. N’rth Good 4 in.
Seward .. 18iGldy. N’rth Good 5 in.
Matnuska.. 20 Cldy. Calm Good 5 in.
King River 12 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
Camp 174 16 Cldy. Calm Good 4 in.
J. T. Cunningham, prominently
connected with the government, is in
receipt of a communication from L.
R. Wilson, who represents the Alas
kan Engineering Commission at
Washington, saying: “I receive the
Anchorage Daily Times regularly and
it has always been found an excep
tionally newsy and interesting sheet.
I am always glad when the clerk lays
the latest issue on my desk. I take
this opportunity of complimenting the
efficient force in charge of the An
chorage end of the construction of
the Great Alaska Railroad.”
Chafing Dishes at Loussac’s. 153