THE ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1!*17.
PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.
The Times is not an alarmist and in the publication of the
dispatch from our Seattle correspondent with respect to the
possible commandeering of some of the large passenger ant
freight steamers on the Seattle-Anchorage run, it did so on the
ground that our readers are entitled to know the true situation
that they may prepare for any eventualities and govern them
selves accordingly. We were actuated by no other motive tliar
the interest and well-being of our readers. The correspondent
who sent this message is not a flighty, yellow newspaper man
that sent it as a sensational bit of news, with no serious purpose
in view. On the contrary, he is a cool, brainy fellow, who foi
over twenty years has served as correspondent for various A1
aska newspapers, and is recognized as a reliable, intelligent cor
respondent. He is in touch with the situation. He considered
it his duty to inform Alaskans of what might occur.
So far as The Times is concerned, it does not believe—il
cannot believe—that all of the big boats will be withdrawi
from the run from Seartle to Anchorage. It is quite possible
however, that some of them will be called into the service oi
the government. In fact, the indications are now pointing thal
way. This will naturally curtail the shipping facilities to this
point, and a- navigation clases here during the winter period
it behooves us to look to the future while there is yet time.
We believe it to be the part of wisdom for those who con
template remaining here next winter to begin to lay in stock*
of staples without further delay. Flour, sugar, rice, beans
hams and bacon, coal oil. and the like will not deteriorate witli
age. if propertly protected from the elements. Considerable
quantities of provisions laid in now would permit the local mer
chants to order more goods, because they would have more
funds to devote to this purpose.
We see no reason for alarm, but at the same time, less u*
exercise ordinary prudence and look ahead a little. Don't pul
things off till the last minute.
Commenting on the possible commandeering of private
owned vessels by the government, the Seattle Times, of recent
date, says:
The Pacific coast, much as it will regret the loss of it'
coastwise carriers, will not object to the diversion of these ves
sels to the Atlantic for the carriage of supplies to the allies, il
the government deals impartial}’ with both coastal sections.
Despite the greater distance from Europe, this sectioi\of tin
country appreciates just as much as does tin* Atlantic seaboard,
that the first duty of the United States is to feed the entente
nations and also to supply them with all the raw and ruimu
factured products that they require and which America is in a
positon to furnish. If the transport of these commodities over
seas makes it necessary to divert coastwise carriers to othei
services there will be no dispositon to disapprove eqfiitabh
measures designed to effect the desired end.
There is one service, however, which should not be curtail
ed in any way except as a last resort—that to Alaska. The ter
ritory has no other means of communication with the United
States. It is on the threshold of a period of development
which is a matter of importance not merely to the Northland
but to the United States as well. The construction of the gov
ernment railroad avi 11 greatly expedite that development, pro
vided other means of communication are not restricted.
With this country entering upon a war that may be of in
definite duration,it needs the mineral resources of Alaska—and
it needs them developed to their maximum capacity. Moreover
it may need the agricultural and stock-raising resources of the
territory, as well, before the struggle is concluded. Certainly
military common sense and naval necessity alike command t
speedy increase in population and prompt development of tlu
country’s coal resources.
Success in this matter hinges wholly upon the question oi
transportation. The government is doing its best to accomplish
these purposes by constructing the Alaska Railroad. •Undei
the circumstances it would be folly to check these operation*
by restricting water communication, unless such restriction i*
an imperative necessity in the performance of our full duty tc
our allies in Europe.
A HINT FOR ALASKANS.
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The scarcity of the usual sources of supply of leathei
goods is causing the boot and shoe manufacturers to loo!,
about for other materials out of which to make boots and
shoes. Experiments have proved that shark and beluga whale
skins are adapted to leather making for use in the fine]
grades of boots and shoes, and herein will probably lie a solu
tion of the leather shortage. Sharks and beluga whales art
native to the waters of Alaska, anti the demand for leathei
should make the catching of these denizens of the deep a pro
Stable industry. The following telegram proves that thest
skins are sought by the shoe manufacturers:
“NEW YORK, N. Y., May 4.—A cargo of 1,000 sharl.
skins, which will be used instead of leather in shoes manufact
uring, arrived here on a ship from Cuba.”
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FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1917.
Vol. 1. No. 259. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and D
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. also special box paper for men, at
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is at present complete, affording you a
large selection of home and office sup
plies.
\ We cannot emphasize too strong the
importance and necessity of every bus
■ iness man having a set of books. A
: very simple and efficient system can
• ■ be established with but a small expen
, diture. A ledger, journal and cash
book will show you exactly where you
stand at any time. A cost book is
very important these days, when mer
I chandise prices are unstable and daily
changes are prevalent in all lines of
merchandise. Be up-to-date in the run
ning of your business—it is the only
road to success.
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FREIGHTER SKAGWAY TO CARRY
RAILS AND SUPPLIES FOR NENANA
SEATTLE, May 18.—The freighter Skagway is scheduled
to sail for St. Michael May -9, with five hundred tons of rails
for Xenana. The Skagway will tow two barges, both of which
will be loaded to the guards with supplies and material for the
Xenana end of the railway construction.
STEEL CORPORATION OF YOUNGSTOWN
SUBSCRIBES FIVE MILLION TO LOAN.
Youngstown, Pa., May 18.—The Republic Iron and Steel
company of Youngstown has subscribed for five million dollars
of Liberty Loan bonds, it was officially announced by the
company officials here today.
PENFIELD, FORMER AMBASSADOR TO
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY, RETURNS HOME
XEW YORK, May 18.—Penfield, formerly United States
ambassador to Austria-Hungary, arrived in this city last
night. He reports an uneventful voyage from Vienna, where
he was stationed.
GOAT CATCHERS
ARE INVITED
TO ENTER BIDS
The Bone ■& Crocket club, of New
York city, through the U. S. biologi
cal survey and the U. S. forest ser
vice, has requested W. G. Weigle, for
est supervisor of the Tongass national
forest, at Ketchikan, to make arrange
ments for the capture of 12 or 15 live
wild goats on the mainland to be
transferred to Admiralty island. Since
Admiralty island is exceptionally well
suited for the maintenance of wild
goats we hope this project may be
carried out. Any person wishing to
enter into a contract to capture all or
part of the number desired should
write for particulars to W. G. Weigle,
forest supervisor, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Courtesy and Fresh Goods at
Robarts’. 984
MUNITION CENTERS ARE
UNDER MARTIAL LAW
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., April 26.—
Bridgeport will be placed under mar
tial law within the week with the an
nouncement made by United States
army officers a day or so ago. Brirge
port is one of the main centers of mu- 0
nitions manufacture in the United
States.
A bill establishing an agricultural
college and school of mines at Fair
banks and appropriating $60,000
therefore, has been passed by both
I houses of the territorial legislature.
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