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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1016 -
WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH
BELGIUM?
There has been considerable dis
cussion of late as to the fate of Bel
gium when tie tdaty of flferfce is
signed. This question has been con
spicuous from the outset of the war,
but now that the- war's climax has
apparently been reached a*nd the
struggle is in the second stage more
attention than usual has been paid to
it. The common opinion in Germany
as well as in England appears to be
that Belgium must maintain its in
dependence when the great struggle
ends.
The national radical party oi uer
many held an important meeting a
few days ago in Berlin and discussed
all phases of the war. The south
German radical leader in the reich
Btag, Herr Frederick von Payer,
showed his party, to be in harmony
with the government when he con
demned the intrigues against the
chancellor, and then he spoke of Bel
gium as follows:
“Nobody desires to annex it; no
body even desires to seem to have
wished to annex it. It will, there
fore, probably remain a sovereign
state. On the other hand nobody de
sires conditions to remain as before
the war. The danger that Belgium
will become a stamping ground for
British domination must be counter
acted. The socialists are inclined to
the view that materially no proposi
tion had been made which Belgium
would be unable to adopt with honor
and that the regulations of Belgian
relations must occur through agree
ment, not one-sided dictation. The
conservatives and pan-Germans, on
the contrary, wish to make use of the
land for Germany’s naval position.
Many practical possibilities and solu
tions lie between these antipodes.”
Bror. Hugo Muenstemerg, oi Har
vard, in his latest book, “Tomorrow,”
has this to say regarding Belgium:
“Germany must not keep posses
sion of a square foot of Belgium. It
is Germany’s duty to withdraw. Ger
man fortresses on the Belgian coast
would be like a pistol directed at En
gland’s breast. The instinctive feel
ing that Germany would be a danger
if it occupied Belgium brought En
gland inj^q the war; this feeling muat
be respited,; the whole of Belgium
must.go .back .to, the Belgians.” *
. What Germany will or must do
withBelgium of cqurse. is largely a^
question tq be determined by the out*
. come of thq war. Should, the Te'u
Ionic allies be decisive victors, they
would be in a position to do as they
liked with the "cockpit of Europe."
On the other hand should they be
subdued, add sue for peaoe, it would
follow that they must withdraw from
Belgium and restore it or pay It a
sizeable indemnity. However, it the
belligerents can decide what shall be
done with Belgium, the path to peace
may be made less thorny than it is
today.
THAT TERRITORIAL TREASURY.
During the late Territorial cam
paign, most of the gpibltc speakers
and spell-binders laid much stress on
(he amount of money the Legislature
would have at its command when it
meets in March next. Some of thes j
optimists stated that there would be
at least three-quarters of a ml'lion
dollars in the Territorial Treasury
for the Legislature to appropriate.
Where they got this imposing figure
was not stated. They spoke in most
cases, as it this quite tidy sum was
already safely stowed away In the
Territorial exchequer. The fact.re
mains, however, that the gentleman
who had visions of this kind were in
dulging in a general asumption only.
There is now. In the Territorial Treas
ury about $220,000, and, while there
is a substantial amount due the Ter
ritory from the larger caatiing com
panies, and While the Territory has
prosecuted a successful suit in the
Citabtt Court of Appeals for the col
lection of Alaska taxes due, the Ter
ritorial Treasury has not as yet been
fattened in any way by taxes paid by
these concerns. As a matter of cold
fact, it does not appear that the big
cannery companies intend to pay
their Territorial taxes, following the
decision by the Circuit of Appeals,
unless the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States has passed upon their case.
In other wordB It is alleged that they
are now preparing an appeal to the
Court of last resort. If this be the
case, the three-quarters of a million
dollars will not be available because
of the low visibility, when the Legis
lature convenes; nor in all probabil
ity will it be available, should the
Territory again be successful, until
the Legislature of 1919 assembles.
Therefore, instead of "money to
burn,” as has been so gleefully antic
ipated, the incoming Legislature may
have to exercise the strictest economy
in appropriating the funds of the Ter
ritory. If there be any “pork-hunt
ers" among the personnel of the next
Legislature, they should be Warner1
in time. The “pork barrel” may be
quite empty.—Juneau Empire.
IT IS easy to flatter a man. Just
ask his advice on some big question
that he knows nothing about.
DON’T sit down and worry about
what the other fellow is going to do.
Keep hustling and you’ll find that he
will get worried about what you are
going to do.
FOLLOW your advice for a month
and you will learn why other people
do not pay much attention to what
you say.
ONE reason why a bachelor is so
'lonesome is because he can go to
town every night after supper.
ffrlhUt Sop piles at tne YaUtaa Drue
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An Unusal Review of the Aftermath of Europe’s
“PATH Of 610RY”
THE HORRORS OF WAR
IN THREE PARTS
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NOTE:- This picture is not intended for children or the
Weaker Sex whose sensibilities may be unduly
disturbed or overtaxed.
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Added pictures, Cartoon & Farce Comedies.
Sunday, Something fine, AT BAY, Pathe Gold Rooster
8 p. m. Sharp. Regular Admission
ANNOUNCEMENT.
This is to announce to the
people of Valdes. and vicinity
that I have sold my bakery and
delicatessen business to S.
Blum & Company.
My successors, S. Blum A Co.,
have erected an additional build
ing in the rear of their store,
which has been fitted up for a
modern, sanitary bakery.
Tne new bakery will contiuue
to carry all kinds of bread, »-ies ,
cakes, cookies, etc., also a full
delicatessen line.
All kinds of pies and c.rkes
made to order.
1 wish to thank all of my cus
tomers and friends for past pat
ronage and wish to bespeak a
good word for my successors.
1 will look after the baking
in the new bakery and will be
pleased to have my friends call
to see me.
. , Respectfully,
RUDOLPH SCHMIDT. "
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COAL 1*0 BE RUSHED TO
POINTS IN MONTANA.
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Billings, Moat., Dec. i,—tBib
city has been a concentration point
for nearly 3(So carloads of coal from
the mines in ther Sheridan and Bean
creek districts, Which will be rushed
to points in Central and Northern
Montana where a coal famine is im
minent. Railway officials have order
ed that the coal trains be given the
right of way oVer everything but the
through passenger trains.
COAL EMBARGO LIKELY
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
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VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 1. ^Ow
ing to the order requiring dealers to
keep a large coal surplus on hand for
use of the government in case of
need, a coal embargo is likely to be
placed on all Dominion coal products
beforC spring. The supply on hand is
much below that required by law And
it is possible that all shipments will
cease for a time until the dealers1
catch up.
SCHOOL EXERCISES
LARGELY ATTENDED
Wednesday afternoon and evening
the pupils of the public school held
exercises appropriate to the season.
In the afternoon the scholars of the
lower grades in their various rooms
gave a very attractive program in
which the little folks displayed con
siderable talent and training and
which brought much credit to them
selves and their teachers. The atten
dance of parents and friends was
very large.
In the evening the Cheechaco soci
ety, composed of 6th, 7th and 8th
grades and the High School gave a|
very creditable program, consisting
of songs and recitations and muBict-1
numbers, all of which were well ren
dered and received the hearty ap
plause of the large audience present
How to Live Long.
SPENCER,' la., Deer 1:--Mr6. El
len Callaghan, who celebrated the an
niversary of her one hundredth birth
day the other day, recommended as
a satisfactory creed for one who as
pires to longevity the following rules:
Arise early, avoid worry, retire early, j
eat plain food, wear plain clothing,
never wear French heels, work dili
gently and cheerfully. Mrs. Calla
ghan was born in County Cork, Ire
land.
J. F. TREMONTAINE IS
BADLY HURT,AT LATOUCHE
A dispatch this morning from La
touche to Mrs. J. F. Tremontaine,.
states that her husband, who is work
ing for the Beatson Bonanza, has
been seriously injured there. Mrs.
Tremontaine will leave on the-Admi
ral Evans this evening for Latouche
to attend her husband.
Carl Heuser and John Wilkinson
returned this noon from the Ramsay
Rutherford mine, for which place
they left yesterday morning with a
dog team loaded with supplies and
accompanied by three men who went
to work at the mine. They were un
til 6 o’clock last evening reaching
their destination, the trail being very
heavy from the recent snow.
Weather permitting the launch
Pathfinder will leave tomorrow morn
ing for Landlock, Ellamar and Fidal
go with-a considerable quantity of
freight and several passengers.
A new line of hand painted china.
Owl Drug Co. tf
A full line of pyralin ivory at Owl
Drug Co. tf
Fresh Augustine ft Kyer Butter
(Crisp and Queen Victorias at Hunt’s.
K new line of heaters priced right,
at Mead’s. tf
! Another Department At The Big
! Store For Yeur Convenience
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We Will Carry at All Times,
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WHITE BREAD
RYE BREAD
GRAHAM BREAD
PULLMAN BREAD
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
FRENCH BREAD
DOUGHNUTS
COFFEE ROLLS
Vienna rolls
PAftKER HOUSE ROLLS
cinnamon rolls
JELLY ROLLS
CUP CAKES
LADY FINGERS
MACAROOtiS
FRUIT CAKE
ANGEL FOOD CAKE
COCOANUT CAKE
POUND CAKE
SUGAR COOKIES
GINGER CQOKIES
LOAF CAKE
FRUIT BAfcS
SPECIAL PIES AND CAKES TO ORDER
BLUM’S BAKERY
■ Successor to Rudolph Schmidt.
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
lore her and send that noisy old
pump to the Valdez Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate it. tf
FOR SALE—17-foot boat, with 2
1-2 h. p. Cuchman engine. Boat and
equipment as good as new. Price $90.
Alaska Inv. Co. 2t
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. •
The Owl Drug Store can furnish
you with a 1917 Dairy. tf
The Home of the Pat-a-Oake. At
Love-Wh:;ley Co. tf
A now assortment of toilet water'
and perfumes. Owl Drug Go. M
This Means Yon
The uppermost thot in your mind
this season of the year should be in
surance. Insure and you know you
are secure. Delay means disaster.
Have the Alaska Inv. Co. write your
insurance. 2t
' The Home
Merchant Wins
HE ALWAYS DOES.
He hes EVERYTHING
YOU WANT.
Why dream ot going out of town
when you CAN GET ANY.
THING YOU WANT in this
town?
Besides, you BOOM the TOWN
When you BOOMTH t TOWN
you BOOM YOURSELF
Trade at Home
LOUIE’S CAFE
Brerythiag First class
Open Day and Night
ANDY MAROVICH, Prop.
LAUNCH N & S
Leave* every Wrdaeaday at 0 a.
■k from Valdea Dock for Bella
mar, Laadlock, aad PMalto.
Leave* every Saturday at 1 a. m.
from Valdea Dock for Cedar Bay,
Well* Bay, Pert Wed* aad Gran
ite Mine.
PORTAGE BAY AND OTHER
POINTS BY CONTRACT
W. J. CALLAGHAN .
OWWBB AMD KAMBB,
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K, V. BUNT—b Owl Dtmt Start.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
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PIONEERS OF ALASKA
IGLOO MO. SEVEN
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00
o'clock In their hall over U. S. Com
missioner's office. Visitors are always
welcome.
T. H. HUNT, President.
E. G. AME6, Secretary.
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Fm ui Accepted Muon
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each ■ month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Two Hundred of the latest Colum
bia Phonograph Records just receiv
ed on the Alameda. Owl Drug Co. tf
When you want something good to
eat try the Merchants’ Cafe, open ail
atgfet. U
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drag Store. tf
Fresh line of Lowney’s Box Can
dies. Candy Kitchen. tf
All kinds of cocktails. At the
Candy Kitchen. tf
Come and see our new line of nug
get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry
Company. tf
PROFBMOHAli CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
OfflCM over Vnldri Drag Co.
I’honr *15 McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon. V. S. Army
A. A Surgeon, U S Public Health Serv.
( Marine Hosp I tal)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
eratnta^rattaud Oatveralty
DENTIST
Pom-teen Years ip Valdes.
PHONE UO
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE A DiMOND
ATTOMBYR.AT4.AW
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M TAJjbK. h.a«k*
WHN uom a IC IUTCHHS
LYONS & RITCHIE
JRTOHIWTI.AT.LAW
l>Ser< la IT An lln a SalMlag
1‘Soae MM YAUMDS. ALASKA
ASA C. BALDWIN
CIVIL ENGINEER
W. S. Mineral Surveyor
MeKinler Street nepeiite V. M, Store.
Valdes, Alaska
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
J ■. ‘
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
Geneial Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
STORAGE,
Teaming of AH Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
Location notices, Doth quarts and
placer, at the Miner office.
CITY BXPRBSS, Phone 88; ready
to transfer that baggage for yoa. tf