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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1915
MEN'S FEAR.
Bradstreet is authority for the
statement that only three per cent of
men who go into business for them
selves are successful. It is safe to
assume that the proportion of suc
cesses in other fields, ar^ music, au
thorship, politics, social work, etc., is
as small. The failure are made thru
FEAR. Fear of oonsequences, fear
of the future, fear that we cannot
finish successfully what we begin^,
fear of our opponent,—unnecessary,
illogical fear, stands between ,us and
success and with an apparently im
passable arm bars our progress.
Those whom fear rules we call “Fear
men” because they are not really
men at all, but men repuiring a clas
ification—an apology. There has hard
ly been a time in American history
when men were called on more to
overcome their fear than at the pres
ent time. Moral strength is needed
in politics more ■ than • ever before,
and moral strength is as far superior
to physical strength as the spiritual
is above the natural. It is told of
Wellington that before the battle of
Waterloo, his knees shook so that he
called attention to them saying: “If
they knew where I was going to car
ry them they would shake much
worse.”
That was moral courage overcom
ing physical fear, and this is the
courage that men must have now if
America is to go onward and upward.
We must have moral courage to over
come the selfish persuasion of the
politician who seeks his own ad
vancement regardless of the public
good. Courage is needed to over
come the fear that organizations and
societies and leagues cause by their
tactics of force and threats in their
efforts- to enforce morality by law.
Moral courage is necessary to make
men follow the dictate of their own
consciences rather than the argu
ments of politicians, ministers, lea
gues or individuals.
The time has come for Americans
to throw off the fetters of fear—to
come out bodily for what they be
lieve, to refuse to follow the selfish,
money grasping politician or organ
ization and to stand strongly for pro
gress, liberty, decency and social lib
erty.
The time has come when the re
former and demagog must step aside
and allow the safe and sane element
to run our affairs for a while.—Ex.
What an awful disappointment to
the yellow journals that Minnesota
affair must have been.
Germany is making everything ar
tificial but war.
Now that England has expressed
her delight in the President’s Mes
sage, the country will feel easier.
Those hyphenated citizens who per
sist in traveling in the war zone are
more of a nuisance than those at
home.
The man who is the self-appointed
“friend” of the people, generally
gives the people no chance to choose
their friends.
The Germans have decided not to
spend the winter at the Mediterrane
an resorts, but will engage in winter
sports in Russia.
When you see a young man stand
ing outside your store pondering
deeply these days, pity him—he is de
ciding on a Christmas present for the
only girl.
We are anxiously awaiting the next
edition of the Forty-ninth sympo
sium before deciding whether we
should be hung or are merely “un
pirty.”
The Republicans predict a land
slide their way next year, but they
should remember that landslides de
pend more on temperature than tem
perament.
If Cordova gets her big smelter
this spring, and builds a spur to the
Bering River coal fields we may look
for some rapid developments in our
sister town.
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; Valdez has several progressive so
cieties, looking to the betterment of
conditions here, among them being
the Woman's Guild, Civic League,
and Ladies’ Aid.
; The President says that we should
not meddle in Mexico’s affairs, but al
low her to wora out her own salva
tion. We’d hate to see that man
really take a notion to meddle oncev
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Valdez made a good record in tax
collections; nearly three-fourths of
her taxes being promptly paid be
fore the limit for delinquency. Our
merchants report trade good and
money plentiful.
City Treasurer Ames reports that
with few exceptions taxes were paid
promptly and without kicking. Mr.
Ames has been on the job day and
night, which probably accounts for
the large tax receipts.
Wilson predicts a great Democrat
ic victory next year, and claims that
anyone who says that the present ad
ministration will not be returned to
power is talking "through their
hats." It looks to us like a great
many politicians hats contain more
brains than their heads.
Fire Chief Finical has some good
plans evolved to further protect the
city from tire, and lower our insur
ance rates. One of them is to pur
chase a Ford and install a chemical
engine on it, enabling the depart
ment to put out small fires before
the larger steam engine would have
time to reach them. Valdez has a
live fire chief and his opinions are
worth considering.
TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT
THE EMPRESS
Owing fo length on'y one show each evening at 8 o’clock sharp
DANIEL FROHMAN Presents
America's Foremost Film Actress,
MARY PICKfORD
in the famoutt tale of a woman’s unconquerable faith,
“TESS OF THE STORM COUNTRY”
Produced by the Famous Players Co,,iq Flye Apts. .
Also Repeated FViday and Saturday at 3»P*e Hour
Admission 25c. All Children 1 Oc. \
Mary Pickford in “THE EAGLE'S MATE” Next Week
And once more let us ask you not
to take local politics too seriously.
Politics is one of the grandest little
games on the face of the earth, but
was meant for a recreation, instead
of a burden. Besides anger causes
!the heart to weaken and the arteries
to carry a greater blood pressure,
[which causes old age, dyspepsia and
I falling hair. After reading All these
i Ills which-may come to you, we beg
of you not to take things seriously.
Germany is willing to accept peace
[provided she gets all she wants at
the hands of her enemies. There are
| a great many of us in the same fix.
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| If there is anything in a name we
imay expect some hot fighting in Ta
jbasco, Mexico.
| oOCAIj brevities.
! George Relnke’s jewelry has been
moved to the Valdez Drug store,
where a full line of jewelry is on dis
play. tf
Select your Xmas presents at E.
Winter’s. tf
E. D. Reiter, of the Alaska Mines
Corporation, went across the bay
this morning to visit the Granby
copper mine.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
j Drug Store. •
Henry Deyo, of the Ramsey-Ruth
ierford mine, is in town today from
jthe property.
—
! Bargains at the Emporium; open
from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. *
! Judge John Lyons will leave to-j
j night on the Evans for Seattle where
'he will meet Mrs. Lyons and family,
j returning to Valdez in the spring.
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) Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s, the tailot. Telephone 198. tf
I C. P. Van Vrecken will be a pas
Isenger on the Admiral Evans tonight
jfor the States.
Ft>r good nome-cooked meals try
j Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
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The launch B. F. M. will leave for
Port Wells tomorrow morning and
will carry several men who have been
engaged to work in the Granite mine.
Big dolls and little dolls for the
j kiddies at E. Winter’s. tf
Commissioner George J. Love will
jbe an outgoing passenger tonight on
the Admiral Evans for the States.
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
_
George Smith, of the Granby mine,
will be a passenger on the Admiral
Evans tonight for the States.
Valdez Drug tjompany have a fine
line of School Stationery. tf
Mrs. George F. White will leave on
the Admiral Evans tonight for the
states where she will spend the bal
ance of the winter.
You will find the latest novelties
jin ladies’ neckwear at E. Winter’s, tf
j Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland’a
: Prices reasonable. *
Judge Fred M. Brown will leave
on the Admiral Evans tonight en
route to Los Angeles, where he will
meet Mrs. Brown and their daughter,
Mrs. L. L. Middlecamp.
Otto Elfstrom. who has been oper
ating the launch Elvira (luring the
past year, has taken the job of black
smithing at the Granite mine and
will quit navigating for a season.
The steamer Northwestern is ex
pected in from the south sometime
tomorrow but had not reported by
wireless to Cordova up to a late hour
this afternoon.
To Our Patrons.
The Indepent Laundry has pur
chased the machinery, good will and
business of the Alaska Hand Laun
dry, and will endeavor to give better
service to our old and new custo
mers than ever.
4-11 .HARRY E. F. KING.
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Special Tonight.
A three-reel feature entitled Phe
leasa and Melasiander, adapted from
jMaterlinck’s famous novel, also three
other , reels, a total of five reels at the
{Liberty Theatre tonight.
Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
Hats cleaned and blooked; stilts
cleaned and pressed.
tf GUY P. CAMERON.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the. Valdes
Drug Store. •
Pictures developed at the Valdes
Drug Company. tf.
FOR SALE—Very cheap, one 9 h.
p. stationary gas engine, used ohly 6
months. Apply to Love-Whitley
Co. k-16
or more is wasted annually on useless Christmas gifts.
And yet nothing is more appreciated than a tasteful
and useful Christmas reminder. Let us assist you in
making your selections. We might suggest:—
FOR HIM
A Suit of Clothes; Hart Behalf tier &
Marx, or Style-Plus.
An Overcoat or Fancy Mackinaw.
A Suit Case or Traveling Bag.
A Hat, Stetson or Mallory.
A Pair of Gloves; fur-lined.
A Shaving Set or Razor.'
A Bath Robe.
A Pair of Slippers.
A Pair of Suspenders or Some Neck
ties.
FOR HER
A Set of Furs.
Some Silk Stockings; Kayser or Hole
proof.
A Percolator.
An Klee trie Stove.
A Vacuum Cleaner.
An Klectrlc Iron.
A Carpet Sweeper.
An Umbrella.
A Pair of Shoes or Slippers.
A Hath Robe.
But we also have many other items, such as Laundry Bags,
Handkerchiefs, Combination sets, etc., all of which are ac
ceptable as gifts. Make your gift appreciated.
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS
LOCAL BREVITIES.
George Reinke, the jeweler, has
moved his store to the Valdez Drug
store where he is prepared to serve
all his old customers and meet new
ones. He has a big stock coming on
the steamer Northwestern for the hol
iday trade and will continue to make
a specialty of fine nugget jewelry.
Holiday goods, wearing apparel,
household utensils and articles of ev
eryday needs coining on every boat,
and sold at a bargain. There will be
no half or one-third off after the Holi
days at the Emporium. The goods
are now marked at bottom prices;
you will find many articles on our
five-cent counter you have been cus
tomarily paying 15 and 25 cents for.
Why not select one of those pretty
silk or wool dresses for your wife
for a Christmas present at E. Win
ter’s. tf
Call for Warrants.
Valdez, Alaska, Dec. 8, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that I will
pay City Warrants beginning at war
rant No. 4988 up to and Including
warrant No. 5273.
E. G. AMES.
2t Town Treasurer.
Suits pressed for Jl.Ofc at Silver
man’s, tin ♦ailor. Telephone 198 tf
jChas. Peppy
"f^EWTTuT
14 Complete Service.'
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
1155 Rooms with bath-50 Sample Rooms
When In Seward Stop at the
GQLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, PPOP
'S'lRICTLV FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
Copper River
‘ Draying Co
. . 1: ! ' V . ji
Freighting and Passengers
to all parts of the Interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD, Proprietor
| DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate Nationul University,
WaMhlDtftoa, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years In Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
DR. GERMAN
phone i9 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug Store. 01
fice hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m., 7 to 9
p. m. Sunday by appointment.
All Work Guaranteed.
'E. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
j Alaska Avenue Valdez, Alaska
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-I.AW
Office Opposite Court House
Rhone 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
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I JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
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Office** In Whaling Ruildlng
i Phone 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free nnd Accepted Mmohii.
I Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY, W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
Red Cross Hospital
Keystone end Hobart Sts.
OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS.
Private Rooms for Patients.
Phone 144 MRS. C. H WILCOX. Matron
Somebody
With Money
always has been found to
“back” a good plan, a good
idea, a good business ven
ture or a good mining pros
pect ; otherwise a good many
of today’s successful busi
ness enterprises would still
be mere dreams.
Advertising has brought
about a majority of the in
troductions of the man with
the idea, the! man with a
prospect, or business to the
man with the dollar.
s ADVERTISE IN THE
PROSPECTOR FQR RE
SULTS.
Launch Shamrock
CAPT. TIM MARCUM
Sails for Port Wells, Portae*
Bay, Granite Mine, Saturday
at 9:00 a. m., from the Val
dez Dock Company’s Dock.
For Ellamar, Landlock Bay.
and Fidalgo, every Wednes
day, 9:00 a. m., from Val
dez Dock Company’s Dodt.
For Rates, Apply on Boat.
The Best Place in Valdes to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Warm, Light Room—The House of Cusisti
RATES REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Rates By the Mooli
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, Po*p
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
ROBERT SHAFFER President. I
Granite Mine !
CHAS. McCALLUM. Secretary. {
Valdez, Alaska. {
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and !
nuts. I
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, he
Ceorge C. Treat WpiMiwg
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
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LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
STORAGE.
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Use
less Paid foe in- Advance