Shp Satly ProBprrtor
PUBLISHED BT
PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
H. K. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor,
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Published Daily Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter,
July 23, 1912. at the rostoffice of Valdez,
Alaska, under act or March 3. 1879.
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MONDAY, JINK II, I«I7
THE GAME OK “Hl’SHING l'P"
Despite the efforts of bureaucrats
;tt Washington to have it hushed up,
an investigation of the accident on
the steamship Mongolia, resulting, in
the deaths of two nurses from a shell
prematurely exploded, has been or-j
dered. This is the logical consequence
of an effort to suppress from public'
knowledge an affair which has no!
military importance.
Incidentally, a light is cast across]
the purpose of certain department
beads in their frantic attempt to have
enacted a drastic censorship bill, ifj
so comparatively minor occurence as
an accident on an armed liner can
be kept from the people, to what j
lengths are the bureaucrats likely to
go if so powerful an instrument as]
discretionary censorship is placed in
their hands? In urging the inquiry
into the accident before the senate]
Senator Frelinghuysen denounced j
"that mocking and foolish doctrine]
that ttie people of America must he]
kept in ignorance," adding:
"My one object is to prevent such ]
Accidents afterwards. Publication will]
do no harm. Let's stand with the]
President in his demand for ‘pitiless j
publicity.’ ”
if shells seventeer years old (
are being used by the navy it is high j
•time for the public to be informed j
:tf the fact, for nothing can be a tithe j
* <-o effective in remedying the situation
as a general knowledge of conditions, j
In the early part of the war Lord
Northcliffe. the famous London, pub- j
.'Alter, was hanged in effigy for open
ly defying the authorities of the Brit
ish empire, including Lord Kitchener,
by proclaiming in box-car type that
the British army at the front was be
ing sacrificed by an appalling short
age of shells. But soon the public be
gan to realize the incalculable peril
of such a situation and the result was
that liritian bepan correcting the situ-j
ation and today-—thanks largely to
Northcliffe and the public demand—
ihe British superiority in guns and
high explosive shells is acknowledged
even by the Germans.
It requires an upheaval to work a
vast change and in the nature of
things, human shortcoming being
what they are, no upheaval can come
in time of war unless there is an
overwhelming demand for it—and
that demand can come only from the
public. Except for the exposure of
England's weakness at the front the
British army today probably would
be lagging behind its enemies in its
capacity to take the offensive.
The impression should not be gain
ed that the press of the nation is
opposed to military censorship—pro
perly defined and properly enforced.
The fact is that the newspaprs of
this country have been praised re
peatedly by departments at Washing
ton for refraining from printing news
of the highest interest to their readers
because of its possible value to its
enemy. The press would welcome a
censorship of military information—
which everybody must admit to be
positively necessary in time of war
but the point argued is that news of
do military importance should not be
withheld merely because It might
cause adverse criticism tft be visited
upon some government department.
If the press is denied the right to
criticise the navy department, for in
stance, because it uses seventeen-year
old shells in its rifles, the liberty of
the press is thereby abridged and the
public is victimized and outraged for
the sake of some incompetent official.
A BUSINESS INVESTMENT
Information being sent out by the
government regarding the 1917 lib
erty loan is of interest tc the prospect
ive investor. As everyone realizes the
investment has a patriotic character,
for the reason that the money raised
by means of this bond issue is to be
used in prosecuting the war with Ger
many. hut these considerations should
lead' no citizen to believe that the
purchase of a liberty loan bond is
a piece of benevolence or merely a
contribution to a worthy cause.
The liberty loan bond is a good in
vestment as an American citizen can
well make. The rate of interest it
bears—.3 >2 per cent—may seem a
little small, but when its absolute
safety is considered and the fact that
it is non-taxable. and the further fact
that it will be immune from any taxes
that may subsequently be levied by
reason of the war. and still another
fact that in the case the Tnited States
should later during the war have to
borrow money and pay a higher rate
of interest, the holders of these bonds
can secure bonds bearing that higher
rate—when all these things are con
sidered, an investment in the liberty
loan possesses advantages which no
other loan in the world possesses.
Another point that wise and thot
fiiI people will give consideration is
that an investment in these bonds is
an investment in the defense and pre
servation of their liberties. We would
he in danger if the people refused to
lend their money to the government,
of losing all we have—our lives, our
liberty and our national honor. It has
come to this, that we must fight for
these things, and to wage war in this
day and time requires not only men
and arms hut great sums of money. ,
Subscribers to liberty loan bonds;
are charter members of a society to j
maintain our honor #nd to maintain
democracy here and in all other parts
of the world. Honor and interest, pat-;
riotism and business judgment, all j
argue the wisdom of an Investment in
liberty loan bonds.
Try our new Egg Shell White Gloss
for interior woodwork. C. C. Rudolph.
A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. tf
Old papers in bunches of 100 at
this office, only 10 cents. ‘ tf
Ice cream every day, specials on
Sunday at Hunt’s Candy Kitchen, tf
Hunt's Candy Kitchen has receiv
ed a large consignment of the popu
lar Krause’s White Chocolates, which
are meeting with popular favor in the
States; also Augustine & Kyers cele
brated candies in one and two pound
boxes. tf |
Try a high frequency violet ray |
treatment for that tired feeling, at ,
the Vanity Shop. tf
LOST—On Hobart St. between
church and my home a purse contain
ing a number of copper coins and
one silver coin of value to me. Also
two pass keys not in purse. Reward.
Leave at Dougherty’s store.
E. Y. TAYLOR
Warm in Interior
Local weather bureau reports today
show that it is warming up in the
interior, the mercury registering 52
at Fairbanks, cloudy and light wind.
At Salcha the river is rising rapidly.
Sheldon passed Richardson en route
for Chitina with 6 passengers. The
A. R. C. auto left Teikhell south to
day, and three mushers passed norh
yesterday. One niusher left the drop
this mornnig north bound, and the
Valdez Gulkana stage left Wortman
for Valdez. All stations with but few
exception report clear, calm weather.
The Dock Company is engaged in
piling the large consignment of lum
ber recently received, and is storing
it in their spacious sheds.
Ole Frederickson and Olaf Fred
erickson, left on the Admiral Watson
for Cordova.
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
GLACIER STREAM HAH
FOUND NEW OUTLET1
Parties visiting the Valdez glacier
report that the waters are coming out
from a new opening this year. Last
year the stream came out from under
the big glacier at a point about mid
way of the huge mass of ice. This year
the stream has burst out at the ex
treme northwest corner against the
mountain, and it is as yet problem
atical whether the waters will sweep
off toward Hubbard’s place or follow
last year's course toward the lake
stream, tfie big glacier is receding
fast, and in another century will prob
ably cease to be an attraction to tour
ists; but the future generation should
worry as it will probably not need ice
by that time.
Many parties took advantage of the
extraordinary fine weather to auto
to different points on the trail yes
terday. Several parties Sundayed at
Comfort, others at the Canyon, and
one or two machines are reported to
have gone thru to Wortman's.
Mail Arrives from (iulkana
Olaf Oleson, drivinig the Valdez
Gulkana stage, arrived in the city to
day from the interior station. Mr. Ole
son reports little trouble in crossing
the pass and says the roads are in1
very good condition for this season
of the year.
\V. H. Seagrave, the mining man.
was a Cordova passenger from this
city on the Admiral Watson.
F. C. Frederickson. a miner from
the Ramsey-Ruthertord. was a pas
senger on the Watson for Cordova.
WANTED
TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. NAVY
FOR PARTICULARS SEE
Str. SATURN
CORDOVA ALASKA.
ADMIRAL WATSON
SAILS SOUTH I
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The steamer Admiral Watson ar-j
rived in port from the westward at 11 ,
o'clock last night and left an hour!
later for Seattle and way ports. Her j
passengers forthis place were Missi
Caroline Kelsey from Kodiak. Miss
Pauline Craft of Kodiak; J. Coleman,
from Anchorage; Miss Valdez Camer-j
on from Seldovia; Otto Haering from,
Seward and T. B. Watson front An
chorage.
Those leaving were Major and Mrs.
P. W. Davison. Mrs. Anna Fleming.
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Mother Angela, Mrs. Chas. Kraemer.
W. H. Seagrave, F. C. Frederickson.
Ole Frederickson and Olaf Frederick
son.
S. S. EVANS ARRIVES
FROM THE SOUTH
The steamship Admiral Evans ar
rived from the South about 3 o’clock
this afternoon and left a few hours
afterward for the westward. Those
arriving were John Lyons and Hazel
Wilson from Seattle. Those departing
for Anchorage and Seward were Mrs.
Dow and daughter Opal, Mrs. Wyc
kpff, Mike Dreeich and Kev. A. P.
Kashevaroff.
Old papers in bunches of 100 at
this office, only 10 cents. tf
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE
An exceptional assortment of fine cheese—German Breakfast, Nuef
Chatel, Pimento, Roquefort, Limberger, Camembert, Brick, American.
Always Choice
THE Grocery Department of this store is always on the look out for
the choicest and best to offer you in staple and fancy eatables.
Tea Garden Jams—
None better, packed in 16 oz.
glass, including Strawberry,
Raspberry, Wild Blackberry,
Loganberry, Gooseberry, Pear,
' Quince, Peeled Muscat Grape
for salads, Cherries, Apricot,
Pineapple, Grapefruit and Or
ange Marmalade.
Fancy Cakes and Cookies
A special selection, fresh and
delicious, Fruit Dame, Honey
Flake, Fig Bar, Fig Sandwich,
Pineapple Dessert, Chocolate
Beauty, Lemon Cream, Fruit
Bar, Marshmallow Toaste, Co
coanut Bar, Chocolate Eclair,
Lemon Snaps, Fiesto Sngar
Wafers, Macaroons and Lady
Fingers.
MOOSE-A-BEC
Choice Domestic Sardine
GOLD MEDAL BUTTER
Guaranteed Fresh
S BLUM & CO. Inc.
GOOD GOODS.
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE,
Teaming oi All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
LOUIE S CAFE
Open Day anil XiKlit McKinley Street, Delow Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BES1 ANDY MAROYICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—1» Owl Drut Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT COLD
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies & Boos, 15c per dozen.
French, R»e and White Bread 12 1-2
cents per loai. Orders taken for special
occasions
CHRIST KOGSTAD, Propr.
PHONEJ17 - Three rfoors below Owl Drag
Building paper suitable for placing
under carpets or on (lie inside of
buildings. For sale at the Prospector
office. 50c a bundle.
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The First Bank of Valdez
LOCATED AT
VALDEZ. TERRITORY OF ALASKA. AT THE %
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 22ND DAY OF
MAY, 1917
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts . $ 94,668.37
Overdrafts 607.16
Bonds and Warrants . 86,095.87
Furniture and Fixtures . 2,653.10
Other Real Estate Owned. 1,000.00
Checks on other Banks and other Cash items 1.340.41
CASH ON HAND AND SIGHT lOOQKKQft
EXCHANGE .10Z UUUiOO
TOTAL . $319,320.89
LIABILITIES:
Capital'Stock Paid In . $ 25,000.00
Surplus Fund . 1,000.00
Undivided Profits . 6,655.80
Due to Banks—Deposits... 3,301.68
DEPOSITS .$283,224.48
Certified Checks . 138.93
TOTAL . $319,320.89
United States of America, Territory ot' Alaska, Third Judicial
Division, ss.
1, J. W. GILSON, Cashier of the above named bank, do
solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
J. \V. GILSON,
Cashier.
Correct Attest:
M. BLUM.
J. C. MARTIN,
E. B. WHEAT,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, 1917.
(Notarial Seal) ANTHONY J. DIMOND,
Notary Public in and f.>r the'Territory of Alaska.
My Commission Expires February 13. 1921.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Jf
•r
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
over \al«)e/ l)ruK < o.
I'lione *15 McKInlpy l^lrert
Contract £*ii‘s«*on( l’. S Arm..
A. A. SiirttMii, L’ S Public* Tj* alth Serv
'Marine Hospita 1 >
DR. H. COCKER1LLE
‘.raduate National I nlveralty.
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since IXtJX
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Eu tiding
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DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
outre Opposite Court Houae
Phone M VALDE7. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS * It KITCHIR
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LA W ^
OBeea la wtaltaf Bnlldlag
Pfcna* is* valdbz. Alaska
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Pitted Lenses Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN, rk.C..M. D. Prop.
Jos. A. Silverman Ph. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office hours-1 to 4 p. n —7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tei. 19
Boyle Block Valilez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 188 J
Free and Accepted inuu
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKlr.ley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
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Valdez Miners Union No. 188J
Western Federation of Miner*
W. M. CONLEY President,
Valdez Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
Valdes Alaska.