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FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1914.
ALASKA STILL BOTTLED.
If the present Democratic program
goes through Alaska must wait un
til another session, and possibly furth
er, before it gets real relief, for in
the absence of further legislation by
congress it will remain bottled up.
Under heavy pressure, and largely
through the intelligent “lobbying”
done on this behalf, congress did fin
ally pass the bill for the construction
of the Alaska railroad. But there it
stopped, and if the program of the
Democratic caucus of the House is
to be followed, there is nothing furth
er to follow at this session.
Of course, as everyone here and in
Alaska knows, the construction of the
proposed railroad is merely a means
to an end, the end being tho open
ing to use and the utilization of
Alaska’s resources. With the railroad
constructed and the resources still
bottled up the road will be of little
use and the condition of Alaska will
be bettered only through the benefits
which will come from the money dis
tributed in railroad construction.
The administration has decided up
on a definite program of “conserva
tion legislation,” which has received
the approval of the leaders in both
houses. Among the proposed meas
ures is an Alaska coal land leasing
bill. An Alaska coal land leasing bill
has been favorably reported to both
houses, but it is not on the program
adopted by the Democratic caucus of
bills upon which action is to be had
at this session. Possibly, if the ad
ministration should get behind it and
urge its passage, it might be taken
up.
The trouble with it, as a practical
measure, is that it has been loaded up
in committee with so many drastic
penal provisions that Alaskans who
have examined it denounce it as a
"bill which dares any man to mine
coal in Alaska on pain of going to the
penitentiary.” But at that, it will be
better than no bill at all on the sub
ject, because some capitalists may
be prepared to make the venture in
opening Alaska coal mines. But if
possible it should be amended.
But there is to be no relief for
Alaska without the passage of some
measure which w’ill permit the opefi
ing of coal mines and which offers
some inducements to capital to take
up this work.—Seattle Post-Intelli
gencer.
LANE FOR BRYAN’S PLACE.
The Washington correspondent of
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer calls
attention to the fact that many east
ern newspapers are talking seriously
of the succession of Franklin K.
Lane to the position of Secretary of
State, in anticipation of the inevitable
retirement of Secretary Bryan from
that position. It may be noted that
it is Democratic newspapers, strong
ly favorable to the administration, in
which hints to this effect are appear
ing from time to time;
As a matter of fact, out of the
present cabinet material it would be
impossible to find a man better fitted
for the department of state than Sec
retary Lane. He and Secretary Gar
rison share the distinction of being
the only two cabinet members who
. have created no serious antagonisms
calculated to injure the administra
tion with which they are identified.
Secretary Lane has not merely re
frained from making bad breaks. He
has been-a constructive secretary and
has done and is doing an immense
amount of good work. He will do
much more, if congress can but be
persuaded to listen to his recommen
dations and give the legislative auth
orization for carrying them into ef
fect.
For tne sane oi Aiastta ana me
Pacific coast—indeed, of all the public
land states—it would be well for Sec
retary Lane to remain where he is.
But there is little question that the
status of the State department would
be infinitely higher than it is at pres
ent if he were placed in charge of it,
exerting at the same time sufficient
influence with the president to have
his policies in that department fol
lowed. Lane is the strong man of the
present cabinet; and it would be a
good thing for the country, just at
this time, if he were in charge of for
eign relations. The department oi
state needs a man of this type.
BROOM BRIDGE
OPEN 31 YEARS
NEW YORK, May 26.—Thirty-one
years ago today Brooklyn bridge, fot
a long time the greatest structure
that spanned any river, was opened
to traffic. The only celebration was
the flying of flags from the Manhat
tan and Brooklyn ends. In its thirty
one years the great suspension bridge
has earned close to $24,000,000 in
tolls for the city, according to esti
mates based on the earnings of $23,
224,572,31 up to one year ago. The
greatest source of revenue is from
street cars. An average of about $4,
000, at a revenue of ten cents a car,
pass over the bridge every day.
BASE BALL SCORES
Games played May 28, 1914.
National League.
Pittsburg 0, Philadelphia 2. Pitch
ers—Harmon; Mayer.
Chicago 4, St. Louis 3. Pitchers—
Clieney; ltobinson.
American League.
New York 6, Chicago 1. Pitchers
F'ischer; Cicotte, Jasper, Mayer.
Boston 2, Cleveland 5. Pitchers—
Bedient; Hagerman, Bassler, Gregg.
Philadelphia 7, St. Louis 0. Pitch
ers—Plank; Baumgardner, Chell.
Washington 5, Detroit 8. Pitchers
—Schey, Bentley; Dauss.
Federal League.
Buffalo 7, Brooklyn 2. Pitchers—
Ford; Seaton.
Baltimore 2, Pittsburg 5. Pitcher*
—Conely, Y'oung; Camnitz.
Northwestern League.
Seattle 8, Portland 2. Pitchers—
Schneider; Bromley.
Spokane 6, Vancouver 4. Pitchers
Baker; Hunt.
Tacoma 3, Victoria 7. Pitchers—
Kaufman; Smith.
TEAM STANDING.
National League.
Per
Gaines— Won Lost Cent
Pittsburg . 22 10 688
New York . 18 11 621
Cincinnati . 21 15 583
Brooklyn . 14 15 483
Philadelphia . 14 16 467
St. Louis . 18 21 462
Chicago . 15 22 405
Boston . 9 21 300
American League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Washington .....22 14 611
Detroit . 23 15 605
Philadelphia . 18 12 600
New York . 15 16 484
St. Louis .'.16 18 471
Boston . 15 17 469
Chicago .| 15 21 417
Cleveland . 12 23 343
Federal League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Baltimore . 19 8 704
Buffalo ... -i. 16 13 552
Chicago . 16 15 516
Brooklyn . 13 14 481
St. Louis . 14 16 467
Kansas City. 14 16 467
Indianapolis . 13 16 448
Pittsburg . 13 20 394
Northwestern League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Vancouver . 28 12 700
Seattle ....,. 27 16 628
Spokane . 22 19 537
Tacoma . 18 24 429
Portland ........1.... 17 25 405
Victoria . . 12 28 300
The Literal Florist.
When a veteran business man died
one of his friends who was away and
could not return in time for the fu
neral telegraphed his florist to pre
pare a suitable wreath. After con
sulting with his wife he wired that
the ribbon should be extra wide, with
the inscription "Rest in Peace” on
both sides, and, if there was room,
“We Shall Meet in Heaven.”
The florist was away and his new
assistant handled the job. It was a
startling floral piece which turned up
at the funeral. The ribbon was ex
tra wide and bore the inscription:
"Rest in Peace on Both Sides, and
if There Is Room We Shall Meef in
Heaven.” ‘
Nubone Corset*.
Try Mrs. St. Marie’s for one of
those Nubone corsets. tf
Suits pressed for $1.0 at Silver
man’s, the tailor. Telephone 198.
Call for Bids. -
At the regular meeting of the city
council of May 18, 1914, the Street
committee was Instructed to call for
bids for a concrete sidewalk to be
constructed from a point known on
McKinley street and occupied by the
JMncon Cigar Company, and from
there down McKinley street to a
point known and occupied by the Val
dez Bank and Trust Company. Spec
ifications can be seen at the office
of the chairman of the Street com
mittee. The city reserves the right
to reject any and all bids. Bids will
be closed at 3 p. m. June 1, 1914, and
same can be delivered to the chair
man or any member of the commit
tee. ,
Street and Lighting Committee.
AL. WHITE, Chairman.
WM. THOMAS.
JOHN LYONS.
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.
In the District Court for .the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
E. E. Ritchie, plaintiff, vs. George
David, defendant. No. 654—Summons
for Publication.
The president of the United States
of America, greeting:
To the above-named defendant,
George David:
You are hereby required to appear
in the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division, within
thirty days after the completion of
the publication of this summons
against you to-wit:—within thirty
days after June 6th, 1914, and unless
you so appear and answer the plain
tiff will take, judgment against you
for the sum of Ninety-five Dollars
($95.00) and the costs of this action.
This publication of summons is
made pursuant to an order of the
above entitled court dated April 22nd>
1914.
Witness the Hon. Fred M. Brown,
Judge of said court and the seal of
said court affixed thi3 24th day of
April, 1914.
(Seal.) ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
Firt publication April 25, 1914.
Last publication May 30. 1914.
EXPERIENCED
Eye Specialist
IN VALDEZ
AT THE SOUTHERN
Professor Fisher, well-known
throughout the states of Colo
ratio and California as an Eye
Specialist arrived on the North
western and will remain in Val
dez for some time. He makes a
specialty of fitting glasses to
defective eyes, and guarantees
satisfaction.
Those requiring the services
of Professor Fisher should call
at once and make arrangements
for a consultation. He has the
best of credentials, and has an
experience in the Eye Specialist
business of several years.
Consult him, and tell him your
troubles, and he will do the
rest. Consultation free.
Southern Hotel. Valdez.
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits
and nuts. «
I MILK-MILK-MILK !;
Fresh Milk and Cream
VALDEZ DAIRY I
Telephone order* to Phone 187 <
VALDEZ MINERS UNION 188
Western Federation of Minors
Meet* Every Tuesday Evening at
7:30 p. m. at Miners’ Hall
H. M. CARTER, Prei.,
ANTON DAHLSTROM, 8ecy.
List Your House* with the
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Houses for Real or Sale. Collections Made.
C. B. SMITH, Proprietor. ' on Wsli Street.
Don’t Forget
when ready for your Spring house cleaning
to call on us. We carry
Rugs, Linoleums
Beds, Springs and
Mattresses.
Just received a large variety of white and fancy
All Wool Blankets,
the largest assortment ever shown in town.
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate of National Univeniti
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Phone 110 FAirteen years In
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Dru« Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone 19 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug store. Office hours
9 a. m., to 61>. m.. 7 p. m..to9 p. m. Sundays j
by appointment All work guaranteed
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DR. C. H. VANCE
the osteopath
Graduate American School of
Osteopathy, Kikraville. Mo.
OFFICE HOURS..* to 12 a.. 1 toS p. a.. er fcj
TREATMENT *8.50
Office end Roidence Coart St. FHONE 2*1
i j E. E. RITCHIE ij
I! lawyer !'
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1C. E. BUNNELL |
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW |
Offices Wall Street 2
Phone Si VALDEZ J
F. BUTTERWORTH
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{Civil Engineer and
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Blue Printing Latouche, Alaska.
EO. F. WHITE ~~
The Arnayer
Assaying and Ore Testing
CORRECT RESULTS
No More, No Less
VALDEZ, ALASKA
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Meetsjall boats.
WE buy, rent, and sell£houses, cab
ins furniturejand everything else
Phone 82
H. O. SMITH
Expert Painter and Paperhanger
First] Class Work Guaranteed
RUDOLPH’S PAINT STORE.
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11 Finely Furnished Rooms All Modern Conveniences i,
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Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OP
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Puget Sound U IVlliCJtV Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
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If Permanently Disabled.
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, ISEATTLE, U. S. A.
A. E. RANSOM. E. A PALMER. Resident Agent.
Division Sift, lor Alaska. Office witk C. C. Gaity-P. 0. Bex 200.
300.000.00 DEPOSITED WITH STATE TREASURER.
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