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STEWART & SELBY, Proprietory
TERMS.
Dally Prospector.
Bv carrier, per month .• 1.00
Bv mail, per annum .010.00
The Weekly Miner.
By carrier, per month .*
By mail, per annum .—...$ 3.0®
Tiie Daily Prospector and Week
ly Miner, by carrier, to one ad
dress, per. month .• 1.35
The Daily Prospector and Weekly
Miner, by mail, to one address
only, per year .012,50
Business Office and Editorial Rooms,
TEL. 152
Advertising Rates on Application.
MONDAY, MAY 1, 11110
THE CITY PRINTING CONTRACT.
The Forty-Ninth Star is a iittle pre
mature in its imputation that the
Prospeeor.is trying to “hog" all the
city printing. When the committee
waited upon the owners of the Pros
pector. they stated that they desired
to divide the printing, and that they
expected the two papers to come to
some amicable agreement. We stated
that we understood that it was to be)
a competitive bid, and had placed our
bid at the low price of five cents per
line accordingly; but that we would J
be willing to split the printing pro- j
vided we received the regular price;
for same, as we could not see the jus-1
tice of calling for competitive bids, j
forcing the price down to half or less.’j
and then splitting up the contract. !
The committee refused to entertain
the suggestion that they pay regular
price for the work, and we then told
them that if they were for the Star to
give them all the printing: and if they
were for the Prospector to give it to j
us. They tried to get us to agree to j
split the contract, but would not i
agree to pay regular advertising rates j
for their work. As we could not see
the justice in placing a competitive
bid and then being forced to division
we declined to enter into any agree
ment with them on a five-cent basis,
and told them we would leave it to
the council.
Had the committee informed the
Star of our proposition, just as we
made it, we have no doubt that the
proprietor of that paper would have
been more eager yet to reach some
agreement whereby the printing could
be divided.
At a five cent rate the Prospector
would just break even on the work.
In other words we would receive the
regular labor charge for composition,
with no profit added. We did the
work last year, at one cent a line, and
lost money on it. This year we made
what we considered a fair and equit
able bid, at a price the city should
not haggle over for one moment.
Publicity is the main requirement j
in the matter of printing and we know j
that printing in either the Prospector j
or Miner would have from two to |
three times the publicity that it j
would in the Star. Dozens of families |
do not take the Star, while the Pros
pector has nearly 400 subscribers in
VaUlez. It would be iust as fair to
compel us to place our immense plant!
in competition with the Star's outfit
as it would to compel one of the light I
companies to place their plants in ,
competition with a man with a $500 ,
light equipment, and expect to get the
same results.
The Prospector is not here for sen- j
timent or politics. We are trying to
build up a good paper and make a fair
profit out of our investment. Our ex
penses are very large, nearly $800 per
month, all of which, or nearly all,
goes back into Valdez. The Star's
expenses could not exceed $125 per
month. We have one of the best out
fits in the Territory, and can give the j
people of Valdez a good paper, pro
Let the children come to our thea
ter. Yon may be rare that they will
see nothing that oould possibly
harm them or with which the most
particular person could find fault.
While our program is not intended
especially for children, it is always
suitable for them. "
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EMPRESS PROGRAM
THE TEST—Four-act Edison Feature, presenting Herbert Prior.
A drama worth seeing—a good plot.
SOME WHITE HOPE—Nicholas Dunaew In his best Comedy—A
j clever picture.
SAGE BRUSH TOM, Comedy
The Nigger—Wm. Faraum—Next Thursday—Five Acte.
vided we get their support. Were
the Prospector forced out of the field
here, the Star would never be able to
give Valdez a paper. Its editor has
busted some of the best plants in the
Territory, with a far better field than
Valdez presents. Were we to pull out
of Valdez on account <#f the incessant
fight on our plant, what would the
town do for a paper? Do you think
any other newspaper man with money
or business acumen would be willing
to come into a place and invest where
he wa$ sure of the ill-will of a large
portion of the population? We know
he would not.
If the city printing must he di
vided the city should pay the regular
rate, as there then would be no com
petition, and the city should certainly
be willing to pay as much for its work
as is charged a private citizen of the
town.
Ten cents per line is not exorbi
tnat. It is the price charged all thru
the States for the same work, and
the price in Alaska should really be
double.
With this explanation of the Star’s
usual Saturday eruption, we leave it
to our readers and the city council.
WHY WE ARE AGAINST WICK.
The Prospector is opposed to James
Wickersham as Delegate to Congress
for several reasons:
First, we are opposed to Wicker
sham as Congressman for Alaska be
cause he is identified with no party
and can accomplish no good in Con
gress as an Independent.
Secondly, we are opposed to Wick
ersham because he poses as a Repub
lican in Washington and as an Inde
pendent in Alaska.
Thirdly, we are opposed to Wicker
sham because he is not sincere in his
dealings with the people. He talks
publicly for Alaska and privately for
Wickersham. He has patted the gov
ernment commissions in Alaska on
the back and promised them his help
in Congress, while privately he has
backed upscrupulous agitators in
starting papers in both Valdez and
Anchorage to hamper the commis
sions and belittle their work. He has
persistently fought both the Road
Commission and Engineering Com
mission in private and thus hindered
appropriations and efficient service.
Fourthly, we are opposed to Judge
Wickersham as a Delegate to repre
sent Alaska because he has absolutely
no influence in.Congress, other Con
gressman withdrawing from him on
account of his straddling proclivities
instead of coming out squarely on the
issues of the day.
Fifthly, .we are opposed to Wicker
sham because of the evil effects his
previous candidacies have had upon
the Territory. He has torn all par
ties asunder and caused endless strife
in nearly every city in Alaska. His
efforts have always been to disorgan
ize and tear down.
For these reasons we are against
James Wickersham as Alaska’s repre
sentative in the coming congress. As
a private citizen we have no word to
say against him, but as a delegate he
is lacking the many qualifications
which go to make a successful Con
gressman, or one from which the Ter
ritory can derive any material bene
fit.
If Wickersham desires the support
of the business men of Alaska, he
should be forced to come out squarely
as a Democrat or a Republican. By
so doing he will ally himself with one
of the dominant parties and accom
plish much good for the Territory. As
an independent he can do nothing
but draw his salary. With the com
ing national issues he can have no
voice nor no part, and this is not
for the ultimate good of Alaska.
Any man who has kept up with the
political game knows that the day of
the straddler is passed. A man is
gauged by his party power, and by
that alone. As an Independent he
plays the game alone.
Wlckersham has never come out
square and above-board on any issue
before the voters of Alaska, and until
he does’, we can see no reason why
he should expect either Democratic
or Republican papers to enthuse over
him, or to fill their columns with
plaudits for work he has never ac
complished.
A CAUSE FOR REJOICING.
Today, after a week of idleness, or
rather after a week devoted to an ef
fort to adjust the difference between
the men and the Comrflission, the men
on the new government railroad have
returned o work, and from the pres
ent indications no further trouble is
to be expected.
Throughout Alaska, regardless of
the distance from the scene, the an
nouncement that the strike is over
and the work is again in progress,
will be hailed with rejoicing. The
strike, while of the most peaceable
character, and displaying a marked
degree of self-restraint on both sides,
was nevertheless fraught with dire
possibilities. Had it remained un
settled for two or three months the
construction of the road would prob
ably have never continued as a gov
ernment owned and operated project
The strike would have been eagerly
seized upon by the opponents of gov
ernment ownership, and they are
powerful, to be used as a weapon in
congress to prevent further appro
priations for the road.
With this weapon snatched from
their hands the plans laid for the
season's work, and with every indica
tion that the further appropriations j
needed for the summer’s work wtyl
be forthcoming, the construction of
the road, with all that it will mean
to the development of the country, is
assured, regardless of the political
party that may take up the reins of
government next March. By that
time the road Will have reached such
a stage that no choice will remain but
to complete it.
The situation appeared serious
enough for a time to make the peace
ful settlement of the wage question
and all it involved a matter for every
Alaskan to rejoice at.
We would like to state for the
benefit of the proprietor and editor
of the Star that when we stated we
were in favor of getting together we
did not mean that we were willing to
combine our plants, nor are we will
ing to accept either of the gentle
men as bedfellows. Our object was
to stop the constant stream of vitu
peration against citizens and corpora
tions. We are sorry that our feeble
efforts were misunderstood, and that
the aforesaid gentlemen will still be
compelled to crawl in with the dog
or bunk alone. We will not for a
minute entertain an idea of matri
mony from these amorous benedicts.
In fact, we think their flirtatious ad
vances highly improper.
i ne iaci mai none oui properly
owners can vote at the coming an
nexation election is liable to put a
crimp in the plans of the triumvirate
who has been engineering it. It will
cut out most of their vote, as the ma
jority of he annexationists have no
property in the city and only favor
annexation for the reason that they
desire to harrass those businesses on
the mud-flats.
And the annexation election is to
be called for the express purpose of
“getting somebody,” is it. Oh, well,
its disguise was penetrated by the
people some time ago. No explana
tions are needed.
Fire underwriters have made the
astounding discovery that manufac
ture of war materials increases the
fire risks. There was some suspicion
of that before it was officially an
nounced.
A Queen of the May in Valdez with
out her winter underclothing and a
chamois chest protector would be out
of luck today.
The next thing the Star will ask
will be for us to combine on the Sen
ator for city attorney! Nay, nay,
Pauline.
Just when we were convinced that
we could cut out the cost of fuel for
the summer, winter takes a backward
fling and our dreams are shattered.
Snow again! The baseball season
is just so much farther off.
Ice! Ice! Ice!
Delivered to all parts of the city.
One cent per pound. Love-Whltley. tf
Valdez Drug Company has a fine
line of School Stationery. , tf
New Spring Coats just arrived on
the last boat at E. Winters.’ tf
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug
Company. tf
QUICK ACTION—That's our mot
to. Alaska Inv. Co. Phone 196. 2t
Alligator Irani)
fSatnroata
iffen mtit logs
Arr guaratttppft ttnt to Ipak,
atirk or rrarkl
fflmtru rgfmtfoft tf not gatisfartonj.
s. BLUM & co.,
DISTRIBUTORS
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat,
t
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
TO HELL WITH THE FLAG
CRIES A LABOR LEADER
The words “To hell with the Stars
and Stripes” were cheered when Jas.
H. Maurer, President of the Pennsyl
vania State Federation of Labor, in
terjected them intfi a speech at the
Labor Forum in Washington Irving
High School at New York city. The
subject for discussion was the pro
posed State Constabulary. Maurer
lias written a book on the Pennsylva
nit State Constabulary, whom he last
night called “American Cossacks.”
At the beginning of his speech
Maurer digressed from his announced |
subject to refer to believers in ade
quate preparedness for this country
as “preparedness freaks.” That was
greeted with prolonged cheers.
“Here in this part ot tne country,
which we might call the wild and
crazy East, where you hear so much
about patriotism and these great
Stars and Stripes which they keep
rubbing under your nose, we are con
tinually being called upon to say that
we are ready to defend the country.
And yet,” continued Maurer, emotion
pitching his voice higher and higher,
"and yet, while there is this great
war going on here in our midst be
tween the classes, I say down with
the Stars and Stripes."
A few minutes later, when another
outburst of cheers which had greeted
his words had subsided, Maurer char
acterized the advocates of prepared
ness and the members of the capital
ized press as “a bunch of parasites
who are looting our nation.”
“I will never shed a drop of my
blood,” he cried, “nor will I counsel
the representatives of labor to shed
their, unless I am certain that by so
doing they are shedding their blood
in the battles of their own class.”
Then he shouted, "To hell with the
Stars and Stripes.!”
Spring Samples in heavy weights,
for Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron,
[Tailor. «
Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. - *
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Are you particular about your
health? Then be particular about
your druggist. The Owl for yours.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. tf
Carbureters, magnetos, batteries,
spark plugs and coils at Mead’s. tf
Men, women’s and children’s wear
ing apparel, household utensils and
articles of every day need, at the
Emporium. *
Candy Kitchen!
E. W. HUNT—In Owl Dm* Store. |
FOUNTAIN DRINKS \
HOT-COLD |
LOUIE'S CAFE]
Everything First class
Open Day and Night
ANDY MAROVICH, Prop. ;
Arcade Cafe
OPEN ALL NIGHT
Private Dining Room with Electric
Heater!
lick Cellin • Proprietor
7 v Mr Mr » » » » m •• M m
: Alaska Jewelry Go. \
' With Owl Drug Co. |j
; All Kinds of Nugget and 3
[ Ivory Jewelry. 3
jj Developing and Printing 3
! Photo Supplies Phone 40 |
Copper River
Draying Co
Freighting and Passengers
to all parts of the Interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD. Proprietor
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
s
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Budding
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
PpsitivelyNo Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National iBlvrnMf,
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years In Valdes.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Battdlag
£. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
Alaska Avenue Valdez, Alaska
DONOHOE & DIMGND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
OfUce Opposite Court Houoe
Phone 34 VALDESB. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E E RITCHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offlce* In Whalls* Bundles
Phone 101 VALDEB. ALASKA
The Best Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
Arctic Ho&l
Wans, Light Roaai—The House af Caafait
RATES' REASONABLE
BATHROOM Special Rates By[the ftaKL
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, hp.
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ASA C. BALDWIN
CIVIL ENGINEER
U. S. Mineral Surveyor
McKinley Street opposite V. M. Store.
Valdez, AMm
VALDEZ LODGK
NO 168
I v Kree and Accepted **
Regular Communications itrst Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN, W. It
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Somebody
With Money *3
always has been found to J
“back” a good plan, a good j
idea, a good business ven- 4
ture or a good mining pros-k
pect; otherwise a good many]
of today’s successful buaT j
ness enterprises would still j
be mere dreams. j
Advertising has brought 4
about a majority of the us- ^
troductions of the man with j
the idea, the man with a 5
prospect, or business to the j]
man with the dollar.
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ADVERTISE IN THE -
PROSPECTOR FOR RE- J
SULTS. ;