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MONDAY, MAY 25, 1914.
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A SHAMEFUL SURRENDER.
Nothing that this newspaper could
say, says the Philadelphia North
American, would change the purpose
of President Wilson and the admin
istration congressmen to repeal, at
the demand of Great Britain, the
provision granting free passage
through the Panama canal to Ameri
can coastwise vessels.
If our readers think this confes
sion humiliates us, they are mistak
en; for nothing that they could say,
or ten times their number, would
make any difference# either. The
power of the presidency, of partisan
ship and of patronage has not only
cowed the majority into submission,
but has made them open their mouths
to as shameful a gag as ever the teeth
of statesmen bit upon.
That the United States should
abandon its sovereignty over the canal
was never seriously proposed, either
here or abroad, until President Wilson
made his astounding plea a few
weeks ago. He urged repeal of the
provision, "without-raising the ques
tion whether it was right or wrong,”
and exclusively “in behalf of the for
eign policy of the administration.”
When the president of the United
States stands forth as the chief
spokesman for Great Britain’s re
cently devised contention, urges that
congress yield sovereignty of the ca
nal, “right or wrong,” and invokes in
behalf of this humiliating demand the
spirit of patriotism, he puts upon that
term a strain it was never meant to
bear.
This move involves national conse
quences of the gravest import. It re
verses the deliberate action of the
people, through their chosen repre
sentatives, in defiance of public in
dorsement of that action; it strikes
down an economic and foreign policy
founded upon the soundest principles;
it disregards facts and precedents
which are upheld by capable auth
orities, both in this country and in
Europe; it unjustly brands the
American nation as guilty of bad
faith, and thereby smites that very
spirit of patriotism which it pretends
to honor.
Inspired by administrative weak
ness and achieved by the shameless
coercion of patronage and gag rule,
its predicted success will be but a
hollow victory, a triumph which the
Democratic party one day will rue
more than a defeat.
It is a significant fact that all of
the principal wars in which the Unit
ed States has engaged have started
in April. The battle of Lexington,
which onened the war of the Re.volu
tion, was fought April 19, 1775. The
first passage of arms with Mexico
wherein “American blood was shed on
American soil,” according to Presi
ded Polk, i«Vas April 23, 1816. Fort
Sumter was fired upon April 12, 1861,
and war was declared with Spain Ap
ril 21, 1898.
The Mexican navy consists of three
cruisers, four gunboats and three har
bor service craft. The men who man
these vessels are said to be the most
poorly trained in the world. Although
Mexico boasts some clever generals
and brave soldiers the reputation of
her naval officers and marines is most
unenviable.
The cost of living has increased so
rapidly in Austria that the govern
ment will take steps to check furth
er advance in prices if possible. The
people desire that the cattle and meat
business of Vienna be taken over by
a proposed agrarian bank.. Meat has
advanced from ,20 to 30 per cent.
Mexico’s foreign trade in the fiscal
year 1913, which is the latest for
which data are available, amounted
to $248,000,000, $150,000,000 of which
represented exports, and $98,000,000
imports. The United States took 77
per "cent of the exports, and supplied
50 per cent of the imports.
The Washington Club has had
Walter' Johnson’s right arm insured
for $100,000. .
BASE BALL SCORES
Games played May 24, 1914.
National League.
Cincinnati 2, Brooklyn 6. Pitchers
—Benton, Douglas, Adams; Allen.
Chicago 2, Boston 3. Pitchers—
Humphries, Pierce; James, Tyler.
St. Louis 7, New York 8. Pitchers
—Perritt, Griner, Robinson; Tesreau,
Marquard.
American League.
No games played.
Federal League.
Indianapolis 3, St. Louis 9. Pitch
ers—Mosely; Brown.
Northwestern League.
Seattle 1, ancouver 1. Pitchers—
Schneider; Harsted.
Portland 7, Tacoma 5. Pitchers—
Easterly; Kaufman.
TEAM STANDING.
National League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Pittsburg.21 8 724
New York . 16 10 615
Cincinnati . 19 14 576
St. Louis . 17 18 486
Brooklyn . 13 14 481
Philadelphia.12 14 462
Chicago ... 13 20 394
Boston . 7 20 259
American League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Detroit.22 12 647
Washington .19 13, 594
Philadelphia.16 11 593
New York ....14 14 500
Boston .14 14 500
St. Louis .15 16 484
Chicago .13 20 394
Cleveland .. 9 22 290
Federal League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Baltimore .17 7 708
Buffalo.14 12 538
Chicago .15 14 517
Brooklyn .12 12 500
St. Louis . 14 14 500
Kansas City.13 15 464
Indianapolis . 12 15 444
Pittsburg.11 19 36
Northwestern League.
Per
Games— Won Lost Cent
Vancouver .26 10 722
Seattle .24 16 600
Spokane .. .,.20 17 54'
Tacoma . 17 22 436
Portjand . 17 23 425
Victoria .10 26 278
Administrator’s Notice.
In Probate Court for Valdez Precinct,
Territory of Alaska.
In the matter of the estate of Liz
zie Stropp, deceased.—Notice to Cred
itors. „ .
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons having claims against the estate
of Lizzie Stropp, deceased, to pre
sent the same, with the proper vouch
ers, to the administrator of said es
tate, at his office in the Whaling
Building, Valdeez, Alaska, within six
months from the date of this notice.
Dated May 4, 1914.
E. E. RITCHIE.
Administrator of the Estate of Lizzie
Stropp, deceased.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TERMS OF
the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division, at
Dillingham, Unalaska, Unga and
Kodiak, Alaska.
The President of the United States of
America:
To the Residents of the Third Di
vision of the Territory of Alaska,
and to All Whom It May Concern:
GREETING:
You, and each and all of you, will
please take notice that by an order
of the court, duly made and entered,
a special term of the District Court
for the Territory of Alaska, Third
Division, has been called and will be
held at Dillingham, Alaska, begin
ning on the 10th day of August,
1914, at the hour of ten o’clock a. am.;
In the Town of Unalaska, Alaska,
beginning on the 22nd day of Aug
ust, 1914, at the hour of ten o’clock
a. m.;
In the Town of Unalaska, Alaska,
beginning on the 25th day of August,
1914, at the hour of ten o’clock a. m;
In the Town of Unga, Alaska, be
ginning on the 26th day of August,
1914, at the hour of ten o’clock a.
m.;
In the Town of Unga, Alaska, be
ginning on the 1st day of September,
1914, at the hour ofr ten o’clock a.
m;
y in the Town of Kodiak, Alaska, be
ginning on the 29th day of August,
1914, at the hour of ten o’clock a. m;
In the Town of Kodiak, Alaska, be
ginning on the 5th day of September,
1914, at the hour of ten o’clock a. m;
Said Special Terms of Court will
continue as long thereafter as the
public welfare may require.
Dated at Cordova, Alaska this 13th
day of April A. D. 1914.
FRED M. BROWN,
District Judge.
JAMES C. McREYNOLDS,
Attorney General.
Attest: ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
Date of first publication April 20,
1914.
Date of last publication May 25,
1914.
Call for pids.
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
Pinzon 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 (he 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 appqar
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 this 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
rado andP.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 outs.
I MILK-MILK-MILK
Freeh Milk and Cream
VALDEZ DAIRY
Telephone order* to Phone 187
VALDEZ MINERS UNION 188
Western Federation of Miners
Meet* Every Tuesday Evening at
7:30 p. m. at Miners’ Hall
H. M. CARTER, Prei,
ANTON DAHL8TROM, Secy.
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VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Houses for Rest orSale. Collections Made.
C. B. SMITH, Proprietor. Office on Woll Street.
"The Home of
Hart Schaffner
<§r Marx
raa Clothes
The reason everybody wears
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Fine Clothes is:
Price 25 to 50 per cent less than a
tailor asks;
quality and fit guaranteed.
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKER1LLE
Graduate of National University
Washington* D. C.
DENTIST
Phone 110 Fourteen years in
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Drug Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone IS THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drun store. Office hours
9 a. m., to 6 p. m , 7 p. ni..to9 p. in. Sundays
by appointment All work iruaranteed
DR. C R VANCE
the osteopath
Graduate American School of
Osteopathy. Kikraville. Mo.
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F. BUTTERWORTH
ICivil Engineer end
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Blue Printing Latouche, Alaaka.
EO. F. WJHTE
The Assayer
Assaying and Ore Testing
CORRECT RESULTS
No More, No Less
VALDE21, ALASKA
City Express
Meets|all boats.
WE buy, rent, and sell|jhouses, cab
ins fumiturejand everything else
Phone 82
H. O. SMITH
Expert Painter and Paperhanger
First] Class Work Guaranteed
RUDOLPH’S PAINT STORE.
!! Steam Heat Electric Light*
THE COPPER BLOCK
| J Finely FurnUhed Room* All Modern Convenience*
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Copper River Lumber Co., he.
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•Native and V T TAiVDCD and Budding
Puget Sound Material
CONSTANTLY . ON HAND
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NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
up Arm 9 1 Droviding
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ACCIDENT J m I * ROTECTION
Premiums Paid for You on Your Life Insurance
If Permanently Disabled.
HOME OFFICE, WHITE BUILDING, |SEATTLE, U. S. A.
A. E. RANSOM. ' E. A. PALMER. Resident Agent.
Division Sspt. lor Alatka. Office witk C. C. Caatp-P. Q. Boa 200.
200.000.00 DEPOSITED WITH STATE TREASURER.
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