ANCHORAGE DAILY TIMES
AND COOK INLET PIONEER.
ANCHORAGE PUBLISHING CO.
Anchorage, Alaska.
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AN ANOMALOUS POSITION.
It is officially announced that certain intoxicating liquors
seized by the federal authorities at Point Campbell, on Ivnik
arm, are to be sold at public auction, to the highest cash bid
der, at Seward, the sale to be conducted under the auspices
of the district attorney and U. S. marshal’s offices. The sale
of this liquor places the government in rather an anomalous
position, in this, that while in the sacred limits of the town
site of Anchorage the sale of liquors is prohibited, we find the
same government prepared to itself engage in the sale of in
toxicating liquors in a neighboring community. This brings us
to the question as to the right, as a matter of strict and even
justice, of the government to set apart certain prescribed areas
in which intoxicating liquors cannot be sold. It would appear
that if it were wrong to sell intoxicating liquors in one com
munity, it would be equally wrong to sell them in another, lint
it often occurs that Uncle Sam’s right hand does not know, or
realize, what his left hand is doing. He is governed, in large
part, by regulations handed out by some departmental clerk
or bureau official. In commenting on this proposed liquor sale
at Seward the Gateway attacks the government .from another
standpoint, as follows:
-The United States government is now about to peddle
booze to the people of Seward. It looks rather hard to give
Seward the advantage over Anchorage in any respect, but the
government of the United States never, never shall be a boot
legger. All Uncle Sam will ever consent to do is to start bus
iness in opposition to the men who are now paying the liquor
license of a thousand per annum each. Thousands of bottles
of firewater are to be placed in the bureaus of the citizens of
Seward against the dry or a rainy day or whichever of these
apparently contradictory terms is most applicable. Thank
goodness that the government selected our fair city for this
mark of favor and love. After Anchorage, evidently, we occu
py first place in the bosom of our country. The only people
wronged are the men who pay that thousand a year, and, after
all, their business cannot be so very vile when Uncle Sam
adopts it as a profession. As long as you are willing to take
their money, Uncle, why sell your poison to the people direct.
Why not let it go to the people through the saloons while you
are willing to take the license money of the saloons? When
you gave those men licenses and took their money did you
tell them that you were about to start in opposition? Is it that
you consider the business of selling liquor not proper ano mt.
therefore, your agreement with saloon men is only a sen of
paper? Do you base your moral code on the ground that l D*
should not be kept with people of wlntse business you do
approve ? If so, do you knw that you are committing a gre:
breach of the fundamental principles of morality than tliej
It begins to look as if the people of Anchorage will get i
Christmas present in the form of an electric light and power
system. Things are shaping up in this direction and those in
authority in the matter are doing the best they can to push
the work to completion. Knowing something of the difficulties
that has attended the efforts of the engineering commission to
supply the quite extensive needs of this community, The Times
is satisfied that the commission has done the best possible to
supply this public utility to the town as soon as the conditions
would warrant. The delay was caused by the inability to se
cure the plant from the states. Manufacturers of electrical ma
chinery are working to their capacity, largely in the making
of war supplies, and because of the large profits accruing from
this class of work, the needs of consumers in the United States
were made to suffer.
FACE OF HUMS
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With the election returns from the First and Second divi
sions of Alaska reported as complete and with but a few out
lying precincts in the Third and Fourth divisions remaining
to be heard from, the face of the returns reported indicate that
Sulzer has been elected by a slight plurality over Wickersham
-—less than fifty votes. The vote is so close, however, that it
will require the official count of the canvassing board to defi
nitely determine the result. So far as The Times has been
able to ascertain, the vote stands:
Wickersham
First division .rr^..»....,. 1,894
Second division .<. 899
Third division . 1,923
Fourth division . 1,661
Sulzer
2,387
677
1,688
1,673
6,377
Sulzer’s lead
6,425
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“The Store That Hno What Von Want*—• When Von Want It.'*
Loussac’s Daily Gossip
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1916.
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Gifts of Quality
Will this Christmas mean a Victor Phonograph for you 1
Both voice and melody are real in the Victor Phonograph.
New Records.
The Christmas Candy—Augustine & Kyer’s Chocolates.
Every piece a surprise.
What more exquisite Gift for Her Christmas than Rogers’
1847 Plate, either a new outfit, or those few special pieces she
wants for occasions—a gift to last a lifetime.
Was she pleased? Well, I guess yes. A toilet set in Pa
risian Ivory. Just what she wanted for a long time.
Libbey’s Cut Glass. Universal Electric Percolators and
Chafing Dishes, Casseroles, Thermos Bottles, will solve for you
the question what to buy this Xmas.
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We pride ourselves on the quality of our goods.
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A GOOD RECORD.
The best gift you can give
your children or anybody is a
Kodak. We have the Eastman
and Ansco in all sizes and at
prices to suit every purse. We
develop for 15c and print for
3c up. Special attention given
to mail orders. •
NO MOTION PICTURE SHOW TONIGHT
But Tomorrow and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20
The Empress Will Present
JOSE COLLINS
First Filin Appearance of This Celebrated Dramatic and
Operatic Artiste, in
“The Impostor”
WITH ALEC B. FRANCIS
A Picturization of Douglas Murray’s Play
The Remarkable Adventures of Twin Brothers and a
Fascinating Gypsy Girl.
AND TWO REELS OF SIDE-SPLITTING COMEDY
WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE STUPENDOUS
EMPRESS HOLIDAY PRESENTATION
Admission Fee Will Not Be Advanced—Usual Prices
Will Prevail.
THE MINT GRILL
HOME OF THE HOT PLATTER .
Will Reopen on ox* About Dec. 23rd, in the Old
Tui’ner Bldg.
When at the Junction stay at the
New Matanuska Hole!
Cafe, Barber shop, News-stand and Cigar Store in Con
nection
Just opened M. J. ROCHE, Prop.
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The board of election canvassed the
ote of the recent election for offi
•u's for the Alaska Labor union last
light. Every precaution was taken
to avoid irregularities and only mem
bers in good standing were allowed
to cast their ballot. The returns from
the various voting places were turn
ed in last week, officially signed by
the judges and properly witnessed.
The new officers take office the first
of the year and the result of the can
vass is as follows:
President, A. D. Nylin; vice-presi
dent, Geo. Baker; secretary, W. J.
Henry; conductor, Thos. Hinton; ser
geants-at-arms, Wm. Meinberg, W.
F. Radue; trustees, E. McVeitty, Edw.
Johnson, John Lund; executives, P.
Melamed, Chas. Austel, H. Kingsbury,
J. Nicholson, H. Saariia, D. Liles, O.
Botkin.
Grand Masquerade Carnival, New
Labor Temple, Saturday Evening, De
cember 30. Elegant prizes. 163
Chafing Dishes at Loussac’s. 153
Xmas Boxes of Best Chocolates at
Loussac’s. 153
NOTICE.
To all Odd Fellows and Rebeccas,
whether ancient or in good standing:
You are requested to attend the social
to be given Tuesday evening, Decem
ber 19, at Moose hall.
167 ODD FELLOWS COMMITTEE.
Cigars in boxes of 25 and 50 at
Loussac’s. 155
Everything is a little better and
tastes better at the North Pole Bak
ery. 144
THE MOOSE MINSTRELS, EM
PRESS THEATRE, MdNDAY EVE,
DEC. 18. TICKETS NOW ON SALE.
150
Grand Masquerade Carnival, New
Labor Temple, Saturday Evening^ De
cember 30. Elegant prizes. ' 165
Read The Dally Times and be an
Vnchorage booster.
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As the holiday season approaches we realize that Xmas comes but once a year,
and each one feels that there is someone very near to them, they would like to re
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! What would l^e appreciated more than the up-to-date and useful wearing ap
| parel for the holiday season and days to follow, so it is right that you should make
| your selections as early as possible and to be able to help you decide what to give, we
i quote some of the articles to be found at the STYLE SHOP. Purchases made here
! will be to your advantage, and quality is stamped on each article.
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l Mole aud Hudson Seal Coats,
j Pointed Fox Furs.
I Ermine Furs.
I Seal and Skunk.
I Siberian Wolf
j Cloth Coats, Suits
| Silks, Velvets, Georgettes
I Crepes, and Crepe de Chine.
| Woolen Piece Goods. *
] Fancy Purses,
j Tams and Scarfs,
i Dainty Handkerchiefs.
Fancy Ribbons.
Afternoon Dresses.
Dancing Frocks.
Separate Skirts.
Negligee.
Petticoats.
Lace and Silk Waists.
W^olgpd.Silk Sweaters.
Italian Silk Vests and Bloomers.
Dainty Lingerie.
Silk and Cashmere Hosiery.
Dress Shoes and Evening Slippers.
American Lady Corsets and Brassieres.
j Also High Class Ties, Handkerchiefs and Hose fox* Gentlemen.
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