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MSTFKSSNKSS DANGKR(US
American listlessness, such as is
<specially prevalent in the Middle and
Western states, in face of the fact
that we have been engaged in war fo.*
thirty days, is one of the most as
tounding things in a period of great
events. i .
We have been at war with the
greatest military power ever organ
ized; have tired one shot; have ap
propriated $7,000,000,000; are made
aware of the great possibilities of the
enemy's submarine campaign, and
read almost daily reports indicating
the possibility of a Russian armistice,
and yet the country is unaroused!
Just how Americans can read the
story of the war’s progress and re
main indifferent is not understand
able.
Just how Congress can delay im
portant action, in view of the fact,
that each day is precious in the life]
pf the nation, is beyond comprehen
sion. Until Congress does act in a
number of details there cannot be
necessary stops taken toward pre
paration for extensive hostilities. Sol
diers by the thousands, though in uni
form, are idling away the days, their
officers having no idea when the mob
ilization order will come. It is most
discouraging to many of these young
men to take them from the regular
employment and, without compensa
tion, keep them in suspense.
There is a screw loose somewhere
that should be found and adjusted,
else there would not be these delays.!
The tendency to procrastinate may,
ultimately prove distressingly expen
sive.
With prompt and efficient action at j
Washington we could now have fully
100,000 trained men in mobilization
.•amps along the Atlantic ready for
an expedition to France, but, so far
as the public is informed, little or no
action has been taken theretoward.
Perhaps the American people will
not become aroused until our soldiers
and sailors, in large numbers, have
become sacrifices of war. Perhaps the
Specter of Want will have to parade
before their astonished eyes before
they will realize that is is absolutely
necessary that everyone . do every
thing possible to forestall a danger
i us shortage of food.
if Americans who are indifferent to
the food question believe the United
States will place an embargo upon
foodstuffs that are being purchased
in the United States for delivery to
our allies, such Americans may as
well undeceive themselves.
This government will do nothing ol
the kind. It recognizes the absolute*
necessity of helping to supply the
Entente peoples with food as well as
to supply those governments with
gold and prepare to second their ef
forts with our army and navy, it
would be usi as impractical to with
draw our credit and to announce tnai
we will not use a ship or man against
Germany as to say we intend to per
mit our people to be as improvident as
they wish, keeping all of our food sup
plies wholly at home.
This government cannot do that
and will not do that. Therefore, it
is just as important for Americans
to increase their efficiency and num
bers of soldiers, our sailors, our guns
and our battleships.
And how much better it will be—
how much more certain will victory
come--lf Americans will commence at
once to do their share towards the
strengthening of the nation as a pro
ducer!
It is not sufficient to say we have
enough money to buy whatsoever we
may require. Suppose everyone could
say that and would act upon that im
pulse—it would not be six months be
fore famine itself would sweep o’re
the, land.
Everyone who can possibly do so
should produce something this year
and every year until the tight for the
democratizing of the world has clos
ed victoriously. By so doing the peo
ple will not only add materially to
their own welfare, but they will make
absolutely certain that those who will
bear arms in our behalf will issue
from the contest, not as vanquished
representatives of a humiliated na
tion, but victors and heroes.
But they will not he victors, tlio
they may be heroes, if those at home
do not commence at once to build
rear defenses for them in the sitape ol
ample stores.
THAT KSPIONAGK ACT
Some of the teeth have been taken
out of the foolishly-drawn espionage
bill which evidently was intended to
prevent public criticism of the var
ious bureaus having to do with the
war. Instead of absolute autocratic
powers being extended to the bureau
heads wherein a critic could be fined
or imprisoned under the pretense that
such criticism niight give aid and
comfort to an enemy, now one, ac
cused may be tried before a jury, and
before conviction is had it must be
shown that the critic intended to aid
the enemy or \hat the criticisms ac
tually were an aid.
But even though the bill as origin
ally drawn had become a law, the
probability is that no American speak
er or writer who is worthy the name
would have refrained from pointing
to errors of government that threat
ened the nation, even though it be to
incur the displeasure of some offend
ing bureaucrat and result in the cri- j
tic's punishment.
The constitutional right of free
speech and free discussion is too well
established, for any congress to ser
iously disturb it, even though pro
ceeding under the theory that it is
necessary to the successful conduct
of war.
War cannot be conducted success
fully under a democratic form of gov
ernment, or under a liberal monarchy
for that matter, with the press muz
zled and the public intimidated.
Great Britain established that fact
early in the war, and it should not be
necessary for the United States to be
taught such a lesson.
A SCOTCH VERDICT!
There will he disappointment be
cause of the result of the trial of the
I. W. W. leader charged with murder
during the Eeverett riots, because an
acquittal is pretty certain to he en
couraged by the lawless element in
that organization.
There isn’t any question in the pub
lic mind but that those I. W. W.'s
boarded the boat on that Sunday af
ternoon determined to override the
authorities of Everett even to the
commission of murder. It was a dif
ficult thing, however, to prove the
guilt of Thomas Tracey beyond a
reasonable doubt. Maybe Tracey the
individual was not guilty of murder,
but as a member of a band of out
laws, bent upon a criminal act, he is
guilty and the public will so hold
him, notwithstanding the technical
verdict in his behalf.
MINNESOTA now has a criminal
syndicalism law. It provides punish
ment for those who willfully destroy
an employer's property or who con
spire to commit public crimes under
the mistaken theory that they are
acting out a right constitutionally
guaranteed.
Washington would have such a law
except for the personal cowardice of
its executive. The legislature, by a
large vote, passed such a measure,
but, fearing personal violence, Ernest
Lister killed it through a craven re
sort to his veto powers.
All of the latest Books, Magazines
and News Papers received on each
boat. Valdez Drug Co. tf
FOK SALE-—A bargain, one small
Victor Phonograph. Enquire Pros
pector. tf
New Records
Two hundred Columbia Phono
graph Records of the latest music
received on the last boat at the Owl.
Good dance records. tf
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STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. .MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
To Raise Ilongshoremen** Wage* !
TACOMA, May 18.—Effective May!
16 the Waterfront Employer’s asso-j
elation announces a 10 per cent In-'
crease In the wages of longshoremen, i
Cargo handler will be .raised from1
50 to 55 cents an hour, truckers from,
40 to 44 cents; overtime 75 cents,
and 60 cents an hour. The increase
is voluntary and is said to be in re
cognition of the faithfulness of em
ployes since the strike of last year.
PULLMAN, Wash.. May 17.—Nor
man Kulzer. \Vashington States col
lege pitcher, won his game yester
day in the eleventh inning of the con
test with the University of Montana t
players. A timely single by Kulzer
scored the winning run. the final
score being Washington 5, Montana!
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RUSSIAN CHIEF
REACHES RIGA FRONT j
PETROGRAD. May 18.—General
Alexieff, commander in chief of thej
Russian armies, has arrived on thei
Riga front. An order of the day is-;
sued by Gen. Brusilofi warns the sol-1
diers against having any relations
with the enemy, tt says: "the enemy
is seeking to establish such relations
and taking advantage of thisto gain ’
information of the Russian defensive
organization.” j
For -b-roorn house and two i
lots. Terms reasonable. Apply Pros- j
pector. ^22.
PARIS. May 18.—The national j
service bill, which is now before the)
senate, provides for a census of all)
male residents in France between the j
ages of 16 and 60 and regardless of j
nationality. Each person affected will!
be asked whether if he left his pres
ent occupation he would be willing
to accept employment of an agricul
tural or industrial nature either near
home or elsewhere.
Are >*iu a Patriot?
Patriotism is not conditioned upon
sex, race or creed. We are at war.
The President of the United States j
has called ipon the women of the!
country to do their "bit” by enlist-1
ing in a league for public service, |
such service to find expression in any
field of labor to which the woman'
may he called. The Governor of Alas-'
ka has indorsed the President’s call,!
in its application to the women of the j
Territory, and the Alaska Woman s |
Patriotie League has been called intoj
existence as a result. Women who]
subscribe to the pledge of loyalty to)
the federal government are expected
so far as possible to give their services)
to the Red Cross and kindred or-!
ganizations which have a definite i
field of activity. Each woman is also !
pledged to give her earnest attention i
to the problems of food conservation,
and the increase of food products in j
Alaska.
The meeting of patriotic women
called for tomorrow afternoon at the!
City Hall is entirely independent of!
any other organization, and has for I
its sole object the enlistment of the|
women of Valdez in a branch of the j
Alaska Woman’s Patriotic League. \
A SUBSCRIBER 1
WANTED
M
E
N
TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. ARMY
FOR nmUB SEE
Maj. DAVISON
Road Commission Cilice
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The Perfect Roof I
John-Manville Co. Asbestos Roofing, 3 ply, 15 year guarantee,
absolute fire and weather proof, economical and easy to lay,
a practicle roofing for all purposes.
HARDWARE AND
BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES
i HIS store offers you a complete line of Builders Hard
in | ware and supplies, including; Prepared Roofings, Build
| * j ing Papers, all kinds and sizes of Nails, Spikes, Bolts,
etc., Highest grade Carpenter Tools and working devises.
You can save money on your building supplies if purchased
here.
PAINTS
A large and well assorted stock of Sherwin-Williams ready
mixed paints, Ground colors, Staines, Enamels, Varnishes, Boat
finishes, Lead, Oil, Turpentine and Paint Brushes.
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S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS
'■ Ingram & Bush Bldg.
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
A. M. DIERINGEE
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 of All Kinds
Positively No Coat Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance ..
TATITIJK HUNTERS
BRING IN BEARS
The first hunting party of the sea
son from Tatitlik returned last week
bringing with them several fine black
and brown bear skins as the result
of their skill. The animals were shot
at the head of Fidalgo bay.
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For hrst-clase meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tf
A full and complete line of Cigars.
Cigarettes. Smoking Tobacco and
Pipes. Valdez Drug Co. tf
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A fresh lot of Haas’ Candies receiv
ed on last boat, from 50 cents to ?2
a box. Valdez Drug Co. tf
EVERY SAVINS
IS A BIB SAVING
These days—economize with
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
The perfect dough raiser—
costs half the price of the high
priced cream of tartar kind
and raises the dough better.
ASK YOUR GROCER
One Pound 25c.
Crescent Mlg. Co., Seattle Wash.
Open I)a.v and Night McKinley* Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT-"I»Owl Dra( Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
i
HOT COLD
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies t Boas, 15c per doieo.
French, R»e tad White Bread 12 1-2
ceats per loaf. Orders takea for special
occasions
CHRIST KOGSTAD, Propr.
PHONE 17 - TWJoor. b<Uw Owl Dr«a
WK PAY
28 cents per pound for Copper
18 cents per pound for Brass
8c lb. for Rubber Shoes.
7c lb. for Lead.
820.00 per ton for cast iron.
815 per ton Wrought Iron.
5c per lb. for Rope.
Jftjj c per pound for Rags.
820.00 per ton for Paper.
27c per doz. Beer Bottles, qts.
17c doz. Beer Bottles, pints.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1048 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
When la Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. PbOp.
S'iRICTLy FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave. Seward. Alaska
Arctic Hotel
Watch This
Space
PHONE 133 MRS. SYR1NG, Prep
I
Ice Cream every day at the Key
stone. tf
Just received, a new line or Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 52; ready
to transfe. that baggage for you. tf
A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. 1 ft
Ice cream every day, specials on
Sunday at Hunt's Candy Kitchen, tf
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
OIUi-cn over t allies Drug I O.
Phone'15 Mclviuley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
.A. Surgeon, U S Public Health. Serv
(Marine Hospital
DR. H. COCKERILLE
((radiate National Lalveraltr,
WaUImctOB, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1808
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Wbaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Oflice Opooalte Coart Hoaae
Phone M VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS c. | RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-A T-LAW
OEeea In WhiUtf BaUdlng
Phoae lot VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Cjlii£&6s Fitted Ileuses Ctrouiiii
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. Pk. C.. M. D. Pro*.
Jos. A. Silverman Pb. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN’ AXI) SI HURON
Office kour»--l to 4 p. m —7 to 8 p. a.
Sunday by Appointment
Rea. Tel. 176 ■ Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez
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VALDEZ LODGE
NO 198
Free aad Accepted Maaoma.
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each mouth In McKiidRy
Hall. Visitors always welcome. y
F. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. M CONLEY President.
Snail* Mine.
“ -"’^STAlMka.