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The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15
WCKERSHAN OPPOSED TO GOVERNMENT OPERATED
 RAILROAD. WHERE IS STEVE BIRCH /? Capitalist Papers Lead People to Believe Government Will Operate Railroad in Alaska People Will be Sadly Disappointed. Agents
 of Corporations Will See to That,
Communication:

Communication:
 On May End, 1915. the U. $. Senate committee on Territories at Washington, D. C., began their hearings on two bills that had been introduced ill the U. $. Senate, one by Chamberlain of Oregon, and known as No. AS, the other hy Jones of Washington and known as No. 133. providing for the construction of gov ernment owned and operated R. R. in the Territory of Alaska, and ended their hearings May 24th.
 They are two of the most important bills that have ever been introduced i il the U s. Congress. The future of this Territory depends largely Il the result of one or the other of those bills. But unfortunately for the people of Alaska the real sufferers from existing conditions were not heard before that Committee. Those who did appear before the Com 1nittee are the very people that have heretofore controlled transportation in this Territory and plundered the people They are the ones called into council o devise ways and means of securing relief not those who have been paying the ex- tortionate freight rates and suffering a consequence Take particular notice of the names of those who appeared before that Committee and then judge for your selves what interest they would have in tightening the burdens of the people of Alaska. Mr Q. l.. Dickeson of the White Pass R. R., representing London capit- alists, MT Falcon Jos1in of Tanana Val ley R. R., MT. Webb, attorney for Inc \. (. Co.,, John E. Ba1laine of Seattle, once of the Alaska Northern R K MT. Francis c. Jennet, Toronto capitalist, George H. Patrick, atty. for the Alaska Northern R. R., Dick Ryan, owner of Controller Bay, Charles Heifner, seattle Chamber or Commerce and others, all with au axe to grind, or a spurious gold brick to sell. Any person who believes that they attended the hearing of the Committee for the benefit of the strugg- ling miners of Alaska would do well to read the report and see what they have said and done before the Committee. If the Comnnittee had any sense of humor they would have laughed to themselves al the entire gang. Their actoins would recall the days and doings of Coils P. Huntington, at Washington, 50 years ago.
 ! Now the title of the Chamberlain bill No. 48 is very misleading, the title be- ing "A bill to authorize tn President of the United States to locate, construct and operate railroads in the Territory of Alaska, and for other purposes.
 There is one purpose very important to the people of Alaska that does not appear in that title, but is carefully con cealed that changes very materially the whole bill, That is the provision made a single line for the leasing of ths railroad to some private individual r corporation after they are built. Hence the appearances ef the gang before the
The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15
CALIFORNIA GIVES 
 ANNUAL DINNER

On New Years day one hundred and forty sour doughs enjoyed the turkey tin of the California. Previous to this year the turker dinner has been served on Christmas day. The California has history unknown.to many of the new comerr i'll the camp. During the strike of 19O7-8 it was ordered closed by Si Reid who was at Valdez, on the recom- r1endation of the officials at Fairbanks, who are said to- have been the tools of the operators. A'.wire was sent out from Fairbanks about the middle of March 1908 alleging. .lawlessness on the part of strikers Gas capitalist tools always do) and recommending that the California saloon and the Miners Home be closed, alleging both establishments were rendezvous for the violators of law, and according to the official lackies of the mine operators the strikers are always ,viol4tors of law whenever they lay down the tools of production to go OH strike for better conditions ; likewise anyone that sympathizes with them. The class of characters that acted as strike break CTS and who were making an awful noise about the lawlessness of the workingmen eagerly supported by the venal :press were about as lawless crew as it would be possible to find in any page of history
 Where, in all history, can you find greater monster than (. (, Morgan, the rape fend who imagined, no doubt, be- cause he wore aTrstar s.during the strike that Il c. had access o the homes of the people and the virtue of maidens. Where in allshistory, can you find. "a more will ing23murderer than Dave !Car1nack tried to be, and whQ is HOW, we are informed trying to work the religious dodge so to get out of hard labor only during strike does the Carmack type assert his fondness for- labor. Happy" Moore whom Judge Fuller denounced as ounced1ea dangerous man is another who insisted in a loud voice that no- body would stop him from his right O labor duringssa strike, but whose fond ness to labor did not prevent him from trying to work the capitalist scheme of getting something for nothing There has been considerable comnent Il the large number of conyictlons of scaBs, and the miners of Panama ar e: e.:spatiently toiling away at their tasks, while they study Revolutionary Socialism and watch the procession of capitalist tools who helped to break the strike as they wend their way outside the poor ones to Nc Nei1s Island and the rich ones to promote their wildcat schemes.
 In the meantime, the California and the Miners Home, the two saloons that were closed by order of Judge Reid on the recommendation of Wickersham and others because they sympathized with the working class, are still doing bus mess at their old stands
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The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15

lower transportation rates. They right just well depend upon til he benevo1- ence of the N. c. @. or the White Pass to open their hearts and reduce their charges as to depend on the 1essees of a government railroad. MT. Wickersham prates about regulating freight rates through the Interstate Commerce Com mission. But what has the Int Com. Commission ever done? They have made a lot of noise, but the railroads only laugh # them. The '. s. government is powerless to protect itself against the extortion of the railroad companies i T the transportation of U. $. mail being obliged to pay from three [ Q five times as much for hauling one ton of Express a distance of one thousand miles $25. They charge shippers of other forms of merchandise over the same road and distance $15, showing plainly hat the government is subject to greater extor- ton a t tn 2, hands of the railroad con- panies than other shippers. Since the government is unable to protet itself through Congress and the Post Office de- Dartr1ent against railroad ex1+0rti0n ho1g is it going to protect the people of Alas ka through the Int. Com Commission When the government owns and oper- ates the railroad itself t can easily pro- tect itself against all unreasonable charges both to the Alaska people and itself. There will be no need for the !. C. Commission. But Il the Chamberlain bill We have grand exhibition of legis- lative stupidity, that proposes to build and equip a railroad ready for service and then lease it o a private individual or corporation to continue the exploit ation of both government and people.
 The Fairbanks newspapers are urging their readers to write letters to congress men and other influential people Il the outside to lend them assistance in sec uring the early passage of that bill. They do not call the attention of their readers to the Jones Bill which is pending, and provides for government construction and operation, besides government oper- ation of coal mines n conjunction with the railroads. That would be vast inn provement on the Chamberlain bill.
 They faintly hint to their readers that opposition has developed unexpectedly ill Congress. The people of Alaska would do well Q write $ congressman urging
The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15

the passage 0 f the Jones bill instead of the Chamberlain. Any person who will read the report of the Senate committee will see that the leasing clause 3 what the whole gang is working for. They do not intend to allow the government to operate the roads after they are built
 Alaska las beed handed it's shaere of bunco legislation already but this is tie worst bunk of all, as the people of Alar- ka are practically a unit oil a government railroad There are few outside of ben efciaries of . lease that would consent to the leasing of the road after it was built
 The action taken by Congress will be based largely on the information deduc, cd from those who appeared before the Committee, and they were i'll 10 way re- presentative of the people of Alaska but represented the interests, big business. Therefor Congress cannot De blamed # they make a mistake, the working peo- pie of Alaska were not heard.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15
By DAN McCABE,

Committee to see who will be favored with the lease.
 The other bill, introduced by Jones of Washington does not attract the attention of the gang. It provides for the con struction and operation of railroads i Il Alaska by the Government. And also the opeaation of coal mines i Il conjunc- ton with the railroads by the govern ment. But none of the gang approve of that bill While the Committee had both bills under consideration at the same time scarcely any mention is made of the Jones bill, ''The straw will usually show which way tn e wind blows" The only persons who favor such government ownership and operation that appeared before the Committee were Clifford Pin chot and ex-sec-etavy Fisher who mild ly approved of the plan. Although the title of the Bill clearly pro- vides for government ownership and operation, The great lover of Alaska and it's people, James Wickersham. declared before the Committee and wished 10 have it clearly understood THAT ON PRINCIPLE HE WAS OPPOSED TO THE GOVERNMENT GOING INTO THE BUSINESS or RUNNING COAT, MINES, OR RAILROADS OR ANY OTHER BUSINESS INDIscRIauN- ArE1r FOR PROFIT, (see page s of the report, a1sQ page 575}.
 Jimmie is closely allied to the gang as they all appear to share lis opinions. But what got that idea into his head, that the Government would make profit ou of the railroad He might be asked, what profit does the government make oEt of the public roads or the post office or the millions of dollars that 1t has eX- pended on Improvements on the Miss issippi River? or the large irrigation projects that it has gone into ? the public schools or any of the public services that it renders? It does a great many things that 1t realizes no profit from Why should it expect profit out of the Alaska railroads? The government is not profit hunter It renders public service at cost. But Mir. Wickersham would not hesitate to turn over a government constructed railroad 10 the profit hunters, 10 exploit the people Q f Alaska, knowing full well that their only purpose is exploitation. If he succeeds in 50 doing the people of Alaska will be long time Il securing
The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15

READ THE DISCUSSION ON THE RECALL OF JUDGES AND FIND OUT WHY THE LAWYERS ARE OPPOSED TO THE RECALL.
The Alaska socialist., 1914-01-15

The emancipation of the working class must be the class-conscious work of the working class. " KARL MARK
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
MEMENTOS OF POLICE
 IN DOWNTOWN WINDOW
Ancient Artillery and Knives, Yen Since Outfits, Skeleton Keys
 Shown in Hanny's

As complete q group of material police mementOs as was ever gathered in Phoenix is now visible in the windows of the Hanny company, the downtown haberdashers It all came about because Vic" looked over the police collection and discovered some interesting things, which he desired to exhibit. There are:
 Opium outfits. guns, knives, leg irons, lottery tickets, brass knucks and skeleton keys, and a big picture of the police force, taken by Heath at the time of the annual inspection, which was fully and exclusively re- ported in The Republican at the time
 The opium outfits number four be- ing complete with pipes, alcohol lamps, yen hoks, pill boxes, etc These were seized in a raid on Chinatown in January by Chief Moore and Of ficers Wilkinson and Valenzuela. Chief Moore discovered the lottery tickets in the act of being sold and confiscate4 them together with the persons of the Celestials concerned in the deal The brass knucks were taken from a school boy Would-be robber and the skeleton keys from one called Pete Wilson, who could have opened every store in town had he been so inclined.
 The most ancient memento is a pair of old leg irons once used in Yavapai county. Several counter felt five dollar pieces are interesting parts of the exhibit. There are six guns that have been confiscated here and there, and a collection of perfectly awful looking knives, dag gers, stilettos and gougers.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
ADD STEAM ID GAS
 POWER MOTORCARS
E. G. Baker Takes Agency for Burnell Hot Damp Air Mixer, New Gas
 Saving Device

Motorists and motorcyclists who have ridden with F. G. Baker, the world famous Indian racer, since he took up his residence in Phoenix have probably been given discOurses on the device which causes his Pathfinder engine to run as though it were eternally fOggy. Having satisfied himself that his fog producer acts all right in Arizonas clear dry atmosphere, the big motor cyclist is now planning to make his time still more valuable by acting as agent for the Burnell hot damp air mixer.
 With John Hohl, Baker has formed him a bit of a company to promote the sale of the device in Arizona. and a state wide sales campaign will be in augurated shortly
 Granting that the motor is in itself, working well, any gas internal com bustion engine is known to work more steadily, and more powerfully in very damp weather than when it is dry That is, therefor, the principle of the hot damp air mixer In speaking of the device, Baker says that it will do four things:
 Cool the radiator, cool the engine save gasoline and knock carbon
 The patent feature of the mixer con- sists in a connection with the upper part of the radiator of a motor car h. stead of merely sucking ordinary air, or heated air from the exhaust pipes into the carborator. the Burnell draws steam off the top of the water in the radiator. There is a tube connecting the radiator with the carhorator, with a control on the steering wheel. The driver by opening the valve allows the carborator to suck in the hot steam from the radiator into the mixing chamber, where it adds it's power to that of the exploding gas, and cools and cleanses the cylinders. One of the talking points of the invent on is that it cuts gas bills 25 per cent5 thereby insuring a price of 3 cents a gallon for fuel. It certainly adds power to the motor, as do all auXillarEes. The Baker company, will take the field shortly installing the devices under proper guarantees, of course, and GOV ering the entire state. Baker Es plan ming to invaed Tucson with his inven- tion in the course of a week.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
1.-THE PRICE SHE PAID"

It was Mark Twain who said that a girl was like q rabbit masmuch as she was gentle. timid and tender in disposition, but like the rabbit, if she were driven to close quarters, she would put up a game fight. This idea forms the backbone of the new est dramatized story on the road, which has proved q real sensation in every city in which it has played. The play is called The Price She Paid" and the girl in question, al- though at times dangerously near the brink of ruin, nevertheless man. ages by tremendous will power and almost supernatural effort to clear herself of the danger that continu- ally surrounds her.
 Nowhere in David Graham Phillips book is there any stronger scene than that between the girl and her millionaire admirer, who tried to make her step from the straight and narrow path in order to save her brother from prison, The fact that the girl refuses and makes a gal Iant fight for her honor, only makes the millionaire more anxious to win her, but no matter how he tries she is too high class girl to allow her determination to be weakened It is a stirring tale of plucky girls fight for that for which any woman should battle-her virtue The principle role, that of the harrassed
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
BURGLARS
 CAUGHT IN AC1.
Policemen Wilkerson and McGrath Arrest Two Who Were Attempting to Rob Residence of Rev. J. H. Deere

While her husband went out to meet Policemen Wilkerson and McGrath, who had been summoned by telephone, Mrs. Walter A. Hege, of 1914 West Adams street, stood guard upon her rear porch, about S:30 last evening ready to shoot if the would-be burg lars working at the kitchen door of the residence of Rev. J. Harvey Deere, 1918 WestAdams street took fright and made an effort to escape before the officers arrived. But Wilkerson and McGrath made their way up the dark alley at the rear of the house and surprised the burglars right in the act of jimmying the rear door of the Deere residence. They made an effort to run but a shot fired in the air by one of the officers brought them to bay. At the police station they gave the names of George Griffin and Joe Vance and said they had arrived in Phoenix but few hours before making the attempt to rob the Deere residence.
 The attempt at the robbery Of the
  and would have been successful but for the fact that the dwelling is equipped with q door bell that can be heard some distance. They knew minister would not be at home on Sunday eVen- ing but before endeavorng to effect an entrance wished to make certain no other person was in the house. Accord ho rang the door bell. Mrs. Hege from her home which is just next door to the Deere residence saw the men and told her husband of their actions.
 When they went between the houses and attempted to pry open a window the suspicious of the Heges was con- firmed and the telephone was brought into use. Wilkerson and McGrath made q quick run and left the patrol wagon a block away from the number given. They stole upon the pair with out being noted until they were not more than twenty-five or thirty feet distant. Then the men tried to run but the shot in the air had the effect oi giving them "cold feet" and they stopped.
 This is the second time within five or six months that burglars have Vlslt- ed the Deere residence, upon the form CT occasion the intruders succeeding Tn getting away with a small amount ot loot.
 Upon the part of the police it is con sidered a good catch. In the act of the Heges in notifying the police promptly is found a good example for others to follow in similar cases The men taken last evening are each of middle age put they decline to give much information with regard to themselves.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
The Reqale

All that had been predicted for the Robinson Crusoe" three reel feature film, given it's first run at the Regale theater yesterday and to be shown to- day and tonight, is more than fulfilled in the film The story that, written and published in 1719, has always been new and is read by the twentieth cen tury youngster of any age between nine and ninety, is presented with such faithful attention to detail and such close adherence to the text of the book, seeing the picture is next bets to ac- tually reading the book and better than a second reading.
 The Sunday audiences were well pleased and many were observed to remain for a second run of the film that no doubt brought back childhood days and sent the blood tingling as the old story was brought back to mind.
 "The Chivalry Days a laugh pro- voking comedy. was a winner from the start and will provoke more laughs to- day. The bill is well worth seeing.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
SCAND|NAV|ANS HOLD
 MOST HAPPY REUNION
Nearly Half Membership Is Present
 in Union Hall.

Members of the Scandinavian American society haven't quit talk ing yet of the big reunion held on Thursday night in Union hall, when probably half the membership of the organization was present. There was a most interesting and pleasing pro- gram and besides there were some new faces, five new members being added to the roll of the society These were Miss Anna Johnson, AL bert Tone E. H. Kjillgren, c. R. Knutsen, Henry Schmidt.
 The next meeting of the society will be held on February 26, at which time election of officers will he held
 Following is the program as car ried out at the reunion on Thursday night:
 Introductory remarks, F. A. Larsen
 Song, 'Larkan Slar l Shyn," the Quartette.
 Reading. Mrs. J. F. Westberg.
 Duet, Miss Grundt and C. F. Jehn- sen.
 Vocal solo, o. R. Lindstrom.
 Address, Hon. Carl H. Lindstrom
 Song. "Vart Land, Vart Land," the Cuartette
 Remarks, Colonel Hans Herlick det," the quartette.
 Coffee and cake.
 Games and dancing.
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS
LION TNEATER,

The feature on the program for Monday and Tuesday at the Home of Mutual Movies is a thrilling two reel broncho production, Her Faith CTS Story" It is the story of a professional bigamist, the settings are in the great western country, the action is rapid and the offerings as a whole are those which hold the in- terest to the last gasp. The. stage coach attack and the scene on, the desert where the biganlist and his victim die together wearing hand
 cuffst is q very strong moment in the play. The Reliance offering sounds rather scientific from it's title, ''The Mighty Atom" but it is far from that classification, being a thoroughly enjoyable little comedy
Arizona republican., 1914-02-16
PEEP BEHIND SCENES
 ARRANGED F0R PUBLIC
Unique Stunt Win Be Pulled Off at
 Empress Tkeater.

Behind the Scenes to the general public has long been considered that mysterious abode of the actor that is held sacred by the performer, so that an opportunity to catch glimpse of the inside workings" of the stage while a production is in full sway is always welcomed
 That's what the Kelly Rowe forces are contemplating in the farce "The Dress Rehearsal" which opens at the Empi ess this evening for a run of three days. The entire bill is bur
 lesque on The Merry Widow" and
 the scenes are enacted "beriad the scenes" The back door of the stage.
 which opens into the alley in the rear of the theater. will be the main entrance, and the comedians will use
 this as a means of getting "ou the stage The set" will be so ar ranged that an unobstructed view of
 the entire stage will at all times
 be had so that this in itself will
 prove decided novelty.
 As to the bill, it is stated by Di-
 rector Claud Kelly to be ieplete with | eAlliuoiiiS Slludltlollss lIieiI DlilIS lilt laughs, and this, taken in conjunc- tion with the augmented strength of the company should put the bill in the lead of any of the productions yet attempted
 Ray Duncan, with his charming wife, Magic Hoffman, will be on hand as will Miss Alice Walker, the new soubrette and the new character woman. The orchestra will be in the capable hands of George Rankin, who
 piloted the former company through it's successful run at the theater Duncan and his wife need no intro- duction to the patrons of the theater | Their work during the weeks of their 1 stay in the city has been judged the | best ever. Miss Walker comes with I the highest of recommendations from 1 the coast, where she has just crossed a very successful engagement. Ran | kin is known all over town and his ! piano playing has won him an enVi- | able reputation. The company in its | former strength was easily the best 1 singing aggregation that ever played the city, and with the addition of
 these new people it's success is as sured.