THE ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MAY 10. 1017.
RAILWAY LINE WILL PAY.
Opposition to the construction of the government railway
project was due, in some quarters at least, to the belief that it
would prove an unprofitable venture, from a financial stand
point; that Alaska was undeveloped and that its resources were
largely a matter of conjecture, rather than a known quantity.
The Times is firmly convinced that the building of the railway
project in Alaska will prove one of the most beneficial and one
of the most profitable ventures in which the federal government
has ever engaged. We base this belief on the developments that
have already ensued since work was inaugurated and as every
body knows, the resources have scarcely been scratched.
.Just look at the splendid record that has been achieved by
the building of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway
system. Here is a railway line that cost something over twenty
million dollars to construct. One mining proposition, controlled
by the same parties that built the railway line, contributed in
profits for one year an amount equal to the cost of the building
of the railway system. Here is the record of the earnings of
this great mine in one year:
‘‘Kennecott Copper Corporation from its own operations
in Alaska made profits of $22,540,436 in 1916—the first full year
-of operations under its present corporate existence. Other in
come. made up chiefly of dividends from Utah Copper holdings,
was more than $6,000,000. Actual net income amounted to
$27,884,623; after dividends and depreciation there was a bal
ance of undivided profits of $18,015,228.”
The development of this great copper mine was made possible
by the building of the railway system. If it had not been con
structed, the mine could not possibly have been mined. So with
the government railway system. It will cause the development
of big low grade mineral deposits in the interior, about which
we now can know but little. We have some idea of the possi
bilities of the Broad Pass region, and what we know is all en
couraging. Rail transportation alone can develop them and
make them producers. We may, and we may not have great
copper mines that compare with the Bonanza deposit. That re
mains to be determined. But this we de know, and that is, that
the indications point to important law grade mineral deposits
along the railway line from Anchorage to Nenana. The railway
will bring about their development. No other method of trans
portation will suffice.
THE REINDEER INDUSTRY.
The Times does not care to boost any particular companies,
mining or otherwise, other than to say that if legitimately con
ducted, the formation of an organization is a good way to
develop a given property, or prospect, because the burden falls
upon the many, rather than the few, and the gains are usually
out of all proportion to the original investment. But there is
one company that has recently been organized in this commun
ity that The Times feels like saying a few kind words for, for
the reason that the success of the enterprise means a great deal
for this part of Alaska. We refer to a company that has been
formed to engage in the reindeer-raising industry. We regard
this as most important to Anchorage and the Cook inlet coun
try, for we see, in the success of the industry, a never-failing
and an almndant meat supply—and a meat product that is not
only wholesome, but exceedingly toothsome.
We have followed this industry in Alaska since Rev. Shel
don Jackson, at that time head of the U. S. bureau of education
in the territory, conceived the idea of importing a herd of rein
deer from Lapland for the benfit of the aborigines of Alaska.
If we recall correctly, the government’s original investment in
reindeer was $40,000. The government’s herds in Alaska are
valued at $4,000,000. And it is not tweqtV years since the first
small herd was imported. ' r
In view of the government’s sucess in this industry, we see
no reason why a private company should not succeed. Special
ly, when the graising grounds are available and when there is
such a desirable market as Anchorage and the entire Cook inlet
country within easy reach.
In this particular case, we feel almost like advising those
who have a few dollars to spare to take a chance, because we
see tremendous possibilities in store for a competently-managed,
honestly-conducted, legitimate reindeer-raising company.
COLLIER SENTENCED TO SERVE FIVE
YEARS IN WALLA WALLA PENITENTIARY
SEATTLE, May 19.—W. L. Collier, former president of the
Northern Trust company bank in Seattle, and who confessed
to the embezzlement of $63,000 from the institution, was today
sentenced to service five years in the penitentiary at Walla
Walla. . . ■
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UNDER TERMS OF CONSCRIPTION BILL
WASHINGTON, May 19.—July 5 has been definitely fixed
by the president and the secretary of war as registration day,
under the terms of the selective conscription law. All male
American citizens between the ages of 'J1 and 30 years will be
required to register their names with a properly qualified of
ficial, who will later be designated, in each community.
HONDURAS BREAKS WITH GERMANY,
TAKES STAND BESIDE UNCLE SAM
WASHINGTON, May 19,—Honduras has broken diplomat
ic relations with Germany. The information comes in an offi
cial message to the state department from United States Min
ister Wing, of Honduras. Wing reports that the president of
Honduras, in making the announcement of the severance of
diplomatic relations with Germany, states that Honduras takes
its place beside the United States.
FELLOWS HAYING BIG INCOMES WILL
PAY LARGELY TOWARD WAR EXPENSES
WASHINGTON, May 19.—The revenue bill is being con
sidered in the house today. Yesterday, an amendment was
passed increasing the tax on incomes from $40,000 to a $1,000,
000 a year. Those having an income of $40,000 per annum will
be taxed 10 per cent; those having a million dollar iuwrnne will
he taxed 45 per cent. A sliding scale prevails between the $40,
000 and $1,000,000 incomes.
U. S. MEDICAL MEN REACH LONDON.
LONDON, May 19.—The first contingent of the United
States army medical unit arrived in London today. The medi
cal men will be detailed to duty at the front in France.
MINING OPERATOR KILLED.
FAIRBANKS, May 19.—Ricardo Rapileto, a wealthy min
ing operator of the Fairbanks district, was killed last night,
when an auto in which he was riding plunged through the
railing of a bridge into water ten feet in depth.
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SOCIAL UPHEAVAL UNLESS RISING
PRICES STOPPED, SAYS AN OFFICIAL
WASHINGTON, May 19.—George Anderson, a special
assistant to Attorney-General Gregory, predicted that there
would be a social upheaval in the United States, unless the
government took decisive action with respect to the rising
prices of food products. He made this statement before the
house committee on agricultural affairs.
750 INMATES CARED FOR
AT PIONEER HOME IN T6
Seven hundred fifty Alaska pio
neers were cared for in 1916 at the
Alaska Pioneer’s home in Sitka, ac
cording to the annual report just
issued by. the board of trustees.
The financial statement shows a
balance January 1, this year, of
$28,955.37. The total amount ex
pended in 1916 was $24,882.38. The
total expenditure in 1915 was
$17,493.89.
An increase from an average
daily number of inmates of 46.52
in 1915 to 56.69 in 1916 is shown
to be largely responsible for the
increased expenditure. ^
The board of trustees consists of
Governor J. F. A. Strong, chair
man; Allen Shattuck, treasurer; C.
C. Georgeson, secretary.
Superintendent J. A. Shoup, in his
report to the trustees, recommends
an increase in salaries of employes
and also certain improvements.
Senator Aldrich { reported that the
inmates were weir treated and well
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