The Alaska citizen., 1911-02-20
ALASKA NEGLECTED
 SAYS WRITER
MRS. EILES SAYS THAT THAT UNCLE SAM SHOULD
 WAKE UNCLE SAM UP.

O! every new year. and mine Is a meek little wish which I utter with srear humility l wish were the government of the United states rhc entire thing Why? Because should feel that it is about time for me 10 turn my al j,u'jau westward, as well as east ward. and ! should take my ship of state" and sail to the far North. | would he very wary knowing how few lighthouses there are perohed upon those dangerous rocks and h.W many more are required to prevent death and disaster.
 Yes. were l such a shrewd old | How as our Uncle Sam. with an eye To progress, prosperity and glory. would take peep al Alas ka. and know what iS what Con gress comcu,s and departs; wran- glcs. insurges. squanders rhetoric impresSes its constituents. draws its salary but has thus far done but lit rle for this vast and wonderful ter ritrry. With the liveliest imagin- arion l camuo, guess why. We are tired of apathy. and rejoice that there now appears 10 be all awak- euing from this torpor.
 lnEeSttSdIOn NeeueO
 Secretary BalliuEer is one of our next door ncighbOrs. and he seems to be setting the ball rolling. IL iS interest and investigation that We Alaskaus are Clamoring for. Upon these hinges the future of that col o-sal northwest We describe, re i,,rate. try 10 impress upon every one the fact of its unlimited re sources Congress ought 10 view it with is own eyes. behold the wonders of il; comprehend the glory and sWoudor ol its scenery, inhale the purity of is air, observe the struggle that is going on 10 develop is varied riches understand what k stored there, Then il would sit up and fake notice. II will Vet.
 Uncle sam has acted like step uncle instead of genuine one ,hus far We want everything in Alaska that is necessary 10 develop d new country more lighthouses, railroads, capital, a stampede of men to swell the number already there. We want men of character. enter prise. endurance, pcrsistency, and we need a lot of them with money. All should be capable Cf some kind of accomplishment.
 Capable Men Are Desired.
 ThoTs already is and soon will be more -o. a great Op ming for work men of various trades mining engineers ol ability. people who are practical agriculturists, etc. There are entcrprising Americans who me ander off to Japan. China, South Africa. or any old place to build railroads. Why not be like the charity that begins a hOme?' Alaska would rapidly reimburse the men who would aid in it's strenuous struggle for development.
 Many persons have inquired about the scenic attractions there. Mat crof-fact people, whose souls ycaru for lucrc, not scenery, care nothing fir the beauties of nature. but there are even in this prosaic age men and women who have still retained their love of the beautiful
 Beautiful Scenery.
 In Southern Alaska, particularly ar Valdez Cnow a great gold center) one k in the midst of most en- chanting environments Imagine jagged, picturesque, snoW-coVered, sharplv.defined mountains on every side reflected in the glitteTing Wa ters of Valdez Bay. Imagine the long summer days and evenings of sunshine. with an amethystine af ter-glow. that fingers until morning comes again; winter days, when by 8 o'clock night has descended, and the sky. though still blue, is strewn with great silver stars and glori- fled moon, IL is then such weird of ness. under the mysterious, inde- sclibable light that is only seen in far northern lands. And, then, most magnificent of anything on this earth, is the aurora borealis, with its prismatic coloring, its shift ing, all-inspiring SD, endor, blazing from horizon to horizon.
 In the towns of Alaska are many cozy homes. surrounded by lawns. whereon flowers grow and tall trees stand, but no birds fit about in their branches. The only ones l have seen there are sea gulls, that haunt the waterside, and numerous descendants of POe's raven, strut ting around in funeral garb. Some times there are vegetable gardens in the rear of the houses, and veg etables of fine flavor and large growth are raised.
 Other Features of Country.
 In describing the beauties of an indescribable country, whose great est glory is revealed by changing atmospheric effects, imbuing every thing with sudden and unexpected ly beautiful attributes, dogs don't seem to come in suitably! But l shall put them in, for they add to the attractions of that weird coun- try. refer to the native dogs, the huskies and the malamutes. They are so fine, so useful, and so com panionable In winter, when they have pulled their masters with many of his worldly goods, hundreds Of miles across the snow, and there is no longer work for them to do, how they enjoy their vacation and city life. The towns swarm with them, and jollier, more chummy lot cannot be found.
 They are handsome, intelligent and most lovable. During the sum- mer, when prospectors and miners are scattered remotely and alone through the vast and lonely coun- try, in the interior, these dogs are often their solitary companions. No wonder they are such great friends.
 Is Magic Land.
 It has a way in Alaska of rain