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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1017.
WE HAVE THEM ON THE LIST.
The eight members of the upper house of the Alaska legis
lative assembly have “earned” nearly a thousand dollars in pay j
from the territorial treasury and have not done a tap ot work
in behalf of the people of Alaska, due to the childish deadlock
over perfecting a permanent organization. The members ot the
house have earned nearly two thousand dollars, since the open
ing of the legislative session, but have been hindered in their;
work because of the senate deadlock. A loss of nearly $.1,000
may thus be charged to the dilatory tactics ol the petty poli
ticians who compose the senate membership. We make no de- j
tense of any member of the Alaska territorial senate. All are
to be condemned, as all are contributing to the delay in effect
ing a permanent organization. The voters of Alaska should re
member these names—every one of them—and see that not one
is ever returned to the legislature. They are betraying the!
trust of the people of Alaska. They are drawing $15 a day for
doing nothing. They are proving themselves petty politicians,
instead of constructive men who believe in doing things for the
aid of Alaska. And it would not be surprising, if they ever do (
succeed in effecting an organization, to see them unite in ask
:ng the governor to call a special session of the legislature to ;
do what they should be doing now. We expect no substantial
results from a senate composed of such material.
The people oi Alaska, without respect to party ainnauons,
expect that their representatives .shall assemble at .Juneau and
without loss of a,moment’s time proceed to business. Politics
should be eliminated entirely. Who cares a continental who
is made president or secretary, or sergeant-at-arms ? The jobs
amount to nothing, anyway—a few paltry dollars for (JO days.
If we do not mistake the temper of the people of Alaska, the:
names of Sulzer and Heckman, from the First division, Aldrich
and Snndbeck from the Second division, Ronan and Hubbard
from the Third division, and Sutherland and Gaustad from the
Fourth division, will be found among the “has beens” when
their respective terms expire.
These German divers had better keep out of tin* way or;
they will get hurt, when the big American liners, armed with’
naval guns and manned by trained American naval gunners, j
plough through the seas en route to European ports. The Am
erican gunners are the best in the world, and if the German div-;
ers don’t believe it, let one of them get in the way when an
American liner goes through the barred zones.
It is worthy of comment that the local lire department made
a prompt response to the alarm that was sounded this morning,
due to a small blazeihat started in a Fourth avenue business
house. While the tire was quelled.before the arrival of the de
partment, the fact remains, that the men made a mighty fine,
and speedy response and proved that they were on the job.'
BILLINGSLEY SAYS HIS FORMER
ATTORNEY ARRANGED GILL DEAL
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SEATTLE, March 12.—Under vigorous cross-examination,
the attorneys for the defense brought out the fact that George
F. Vandeveer, formerly county attorney, and who was Billings
ley’s attorney, arranged the preliminaries of the Gill bribe. Bil
lingsley swore that Vandeveer told him to offer the mayor not
less than $7,000. The witness thought this amount rather steep
and after dickering with Gill awhile, a price of $4,000 was
agreed upon. Billingsley admitted, under cross-examination,
that he had made a trip to Portland with a woman, not his wife,
and registered at a hotel, employing the name of Clay Allen,
IJnitedlstates district attorney. The hotel register was intro
duced in evidence and reads, “Clay Allen and wife, Seattle,
Wn.”
Billingsley testified that Sergeant Putnam, of the dry
squad, was the only officer on the police force that declined to
give him protection. In a letter to the Jesse Moore-Hunt Li
xjuor company of San Francisco, Billingsley said that Chief
Beckingham intended to seize liquors bearing the firm’s tag,
and to make protection to Billingsley easier, the chief suggest
ed that the names of the shippers be: changed.
STEWART MAXWELL RETURNS
FROM TRIP TO STATES
Stewart Makwell, the local head of
the Anchorage Supply company, re
turned Saturday night from an ex
tended trip to the states where he has
been on business. Mr. Maxwell spent
most of his time in Seattle and sup
erintended the buying of an extra
large stock of lumber and building
material that he expects on the early
boats. Speaking of conditions out
side Mr. Maxwell said that the coun
try as a whole was flourishing and
that both wages and food prices were
on the increase. He brings back the
common report of all and that is “An
chorage is certainly on. the map and I
was interviewed by a great number of
people whose questions were diversi
fied.” Continuing Mr. Maxwell said
tfyat_,he was of the opinion that the
Chamber of Commerce should pay
more attention to further advertise
Anchorage and vicinity and especially,
in regard to detail information. He
said he was asked concerning the min
ing conditions of Willow creek, Broad
Pass, Cache creek and said that he
looked for a great influx into these
districts this season and that the class
of people who were figuring on coming
in were men of capital looking for in
vestments. He also said that big
steamer lines were preparing for a
record tourist trade and that this city
was the Mecca. “Yes,” said Mr. Max
well, "our company has made all pre
wonderfully active year in Anchorage
and the surrounding country."
L. A. Verna and C. Boliva, of Rain
bow creek, are registered at the Hotel
Anchorage.
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MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1017.
Vol. 1. No. 201. ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, 4th and I)
Did you take a picture of the skii race last Sunday-with your
Kodak? Think of the pleasure of catching just the moment
they were off—and the lasting pleasure of a souvenir in your
photo album.
We Alaskans are really nomads, here today and there to
morrow. We are ever thus at the call and beck of dame for
tune. But the day comes when we feel we have had enough of
traveling and then for the memories brought forth out of the
collection of pictures taken by you here and there. This is what
owning a Kodak will mean to you. We carry a full line of Kast
man Kodaks, Films and Photographic Supplies.
Your favorite opera, your favorite song, or your favorite j
symphonic orchestra, or Pryor’s Band is translated into enthral
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the Victor Phonograph in your home.
Snow Glasses are a necessity on the trail and so is a small i
assortment of drugs and surgical dressings. Take with you a
Johnson & Johnson-Utility Kit—only 50c.
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barks noted for their alterative and tonic action upon the blood
and the liver. The San-Tox Blood purifier makes a splendid
spring tonic. $1.25 per pint bottle.
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VAUDEVILLE SHOW FOR
BENEFIT OF CATHOLIC CHURCH
The stage talent of the city has
been secured for the vaudeville show
to be given next Friday night by the
ladlies of the Catholic church at the
Empress.
Going on the supposition thut prac
tice makes perfect, the artists are vy
ing with each other for the big hand.
The program will include features of
a wide scope, including vocal,' instru
mental music, comedy sketches and
several surprises that the Times is not
allowed to publish at this time. The
comedy sketch of Mrs. Walters and
company promises to be a scream.
Mrs. Walters has her enviable reputa
tion to sustain and will be ably assist
ed by that unhung and unsung comed
ian of Knik fame, Harold Howard. A
take off on national issues is billed and
a burlesque of unusual merit occupies
a prominent position on the program
that will range from the sublime to
the rediculous and well worth seeing.
Ladies of the Episcopal Guild will
meet at Guild hall at 2:30 o’cloek^ft)
morrow afternoon. Mrs. Beeson and
; Mrs. Benedict hostesses. 592
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W,e still have an excellent showing of advance Spring Millinery which arrived, j
over the tra^l, and which are the very latest woitI in 1917 styles. These hats are-the j
last which are expected to arrive before the arrival of through boats from Seattle. ]
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■STYLE SHOP will have the largest and most select stock of Ladies’ goods ever l
brought to Anchorage.
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