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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
H. it. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Daily Except Sunday >
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter,
July 23, 1912. at the postofflce of Valdez,
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1ST9.
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FRIDAY, JINK H, 1U17
YOU AND YOUR TOWN
No matter how little lo do and see,
There is in you town, on your
street.
No matter how lively the place may
he.
No matter how dirty or neat:
If you think it’s nothing at all to
you
Whether anything happens or not,
So long as the business you manage
to do
Pays you to stay in the spot:
If you have no feelings of sorrow
or pride
K’or the looks of the town or its
name:
If you're just that selfish your
satisfied
With playing your own little game,
Why. then, here's what I think of
you,
And I'd say the same to your
face:
I Ion t care a darn how much busi
ness you do.
1 call you a town disgrace!
Why don't yon take off your coat
and join
With tlie rest of the population?
This isn't a day of "each one for the
coin: ”
it's a day of co-operation.
—Selected.
\ FTKR-WAR PFAt K LKAtil'K i
No temporary adjustment of con
dieting interests at tlie end of the.
,var that merely postponed to some
indifinite date the renewal of whole
sale slaughter can be worth a fraction
of the price already paid. How strong-'
ly the idea, put forward by l-'resi-1
dent Wilson, of forming a union of1
free nations for the preservation uf ;
permanent peace has taken root was \
shown at a meeting of the League of;
Nations Society in London. I
It was not a combination of powers'
joined together for the purpose of!
hilding in subjugation any one par-;
ticuiar nation, that Gen. Smuts of
South Africa or the Archbishop of
’antVrbury forsaw as tlie rational i
solution, but the policing of the fu-|
ture by a league of nation open to all. j
Lord Buckmaster explicitly declared !
that such a league must fail if Ger
many were not admitted to it, be-j
cause it would lie nothing but a i
league against Germany. “We have j
got" to separate the German rulers |
from the German empire,” lie said.i
“We must destroy the one and sup-j
port the other. It that is done, 1 be-;
tjeve tlie future will be safe.”
It may be too much to hope that |
when peace is restored ther e will i
.-ever lie war again. The passions
♦ hat have been aroused will‘lie slow
to subside. But after the horrors of
the last three years and the horrors
.-till to come, common self-interest
among the people of Europe and this
country must compel them to rea
lize that in lasting peace lies their
only salvation under whatever gov
ernment they live.
rilimV’S KNOKMOl S < ASI A I/I’IES
We regret to report that further
casualties of investigation have redue
• d Mr. Roosevelt’s all-conquering
army from lSO,000 to S71.
No other troops in the war have
sustained such enormous losses. Un
ler the tire of publicity, companies,
regiments, even brigades, melt away
without leaving a solitary survivor
to tell the tale. "Thermopylae had its
messenger, but the Alamo had none!”
exclaimed Benton, and so it is likely
to be with the Roosevelt army.
We cannot agree, however, with
those harsh and unsympathetic cri
tics who accuse Mr. Roosevelt of hav
ing deliberately deceived the country
as to the strength of his famous divi
sion which held up the Army bill in
Congress for nearly three weeks. Mr.
Roosevelt has a fervant and boyish
imagination. He is capable ot' believ
ing anything he wants to believe, and
no doubt he convincded himself that
he had 180,000 men ready to start
for France and take their place on
the tiring line.
The fact that these men existed
only on paper is irrevelant, immater
ial and unimportant. Mr. Roosevelt's
mind can instantly transform a paper
soidier into a flesh and blood soldier,
equip him for war and hustle him
into the trenches before the breath
less reporters for whom he had tele
phoned can reach his hotel.
War is always a depressing busi
ness. and if the Roosevelt army has
contributed anything to the gayety
of the Nation, let us be gratful. for
there will be gloom enough when the
real troops reach the front and Un
real casualties begin.
(KHTAIN DKATH
According to a recent Associated
press dispatch the surgeons are now
so hard up for bandages on the front
that newspapers are being used to
staunch wounds, with great danger
of blood poisoning, of course. If this
be the case the sooner the Anchorage
Weekly Democrat is barred from the
mails the greater the decrease in
mortality.
IF it is true, as the Anchorage
Times would have its several hun
dred readers believe, that people do
not care for politics to the extent ot
being interested in who will be ter
ritorial governor, why is it wasting
sa much white space in defense of
Gov. Strong? This paper states that
the Governor’s only crime against
democracy was in turning down his
party’s candidate and voting for the
republican nominee. Just what other
reasons would cause the governor's
democracy to be questioned by the
party predominating is not stated by
this great political writer. But in any
case the great love manifested for the
present governor by the republican
press of the territory is the best of
arguments against his reappointment.
UOOSKV ELT’S 1 SO.000 volunteers
have dwindled to a pitiful 871, with
the probability that the larger part of
those, who are Spanish War veterans
being rejected for age or disabilities.
Like Bryan's million men springing
to arms over night, when the acid test
was applied a vacuum was discovered.
What's the use of our peopje fret
ting over a cow ordinance, when the
greater part of our citizenry never
expect to own a bossy for lacteal pur
poses. If it was a dog ordinance now
it might cause worry as it would hit
most of us once and possibly two or
three times.
ARRIVES CODDER CENTER
WITH AN INSANE MAN
A dispatch from Copper Center to
the Marshal's office today states that
V. S. Deputy Marshal Cowell has an
insane man in custody at that place,
and is bringing hint to Valdez. The
man, whose name is Sam Madimadg
er was tried today before the U .S.
Commissioner at Copper Center and
was found insane. He will be com
mitted to Morningside.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MINLEY
HIVES SONS TO COUNTRY
Assistant District Attorney Mun
ley returned to .the steamer Alameda
today from the States, where he had
been called to bid farewell to his
three stalwart sons who recently en
listed in the navy, and were expect
ingto be called to active service at
any time. The Judge also attended to
some legal business in San Francisco
while out.
There will he a meeting of the Val
dez Civic League tomorrow afternoon
at the City Hall at three o'clock
and all members are requested to he
present.
"Kindling'' at Empress
Charlotte Walker in “Kindling.”
will appear at the Empress tomorrow
i-n a five-act drama, preceded by a
travelogue. On Sunday “The Texas
Steer.”
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
'SitS. E. MILL, Drojir.
VALDEZ ALASKA
TWO ARE INDICTED
BY THE GRAND 4CRY
Advices received at the marshal’s
office states that William Bell was
indicted by the grand jury at An
chorage on the charge of cutting an(l
stabbing with intent to kill.
> _
NEW DEI’CTY NAMED
FOR BRISTOL BAY
Advices received here yesterday
from Marshal F. K. Brenneman state
that he had appointed Vic Sedgwick
to the position of IT. S. Deputy mar
shal at Naknek, to succeed William
Fursman, who has held the position
for the past three years.
Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick will leave
for Seward next week, where they
will make connections with the steam
er Dora, which sails for the wpst
! ward.
MINING MAN IN CITY
INVESTIGATING I’ROI’ERTIES
.]. F. Caats, a prominent mining
i man is in the city, a guest of Jas.
S. Craig. Mr. Caats is investigating
j mining properties around the bay
with a view of.investing if conditions
are favorable.
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CYCLONES IN MICHIGAN
CITY IN.JI RE MANY
City of Breakfast Food Notoriety Hit
by Kansas Twister
—
BATTLE CREEK. Mich.. June $.—
; A cyclone struck this city today and
injured eight persons and did three
thousand dollars damage to property.
Great trees were blown across the
thoroughfares and the city is a tangle
of electric wires. The storm came
lrom a southeasterly direction and
missed the most thickly populated
part of the city.
WANTED
M
E
N
TO ENLIST IN THE
II. S. ARMY
FOR MIMS SEE
Mai DAVISON
Road Commission Ollice
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Warmer in Interior
Weather reports front the interior
received by the local Signal Corps to-1
day indicate a rise in temperature at!
all points, with no rain reported at
any station. The sky is overcast at
Fairbanks, but clear ' weather is re
ported at McCallum, Paxson, Hogan
and Gulkana, with all other points
cloudy and calm.
Received by steamer Alameda,
cherries, strawberries, apricots, rhu
; barb, hot house tomatoes, lettuce cu
cumbers, asparagus, green onions, ra
dishes, new turnips and potatoes.
Keystone Produce Company. if
A1 Blair and W. X. Cuddy, two of
Valdez’ most enthusiastic bear hunt
ers, will leave for the wild woods
! Sunday for the purpose of baggit.g
ja few score of urstis middenorffl. Par
ties are requested to place their os
tlers for hears early.
Building paper suitable for placing
under carpets or on the inside of
buildings. For sale at the Prospector
office. 50c a bundle.
Old papers in bunches of 100 at
this office, only 10 cents. if
WOMEN'S HOSIERY pleased to state that once more
j _ we have a stock of Women’s High Grade
Hosiery, including such well known makes as Kayser, Holeproof,
Luxite and Burson.
Clothing for the Miner
and the Prospector
OU R new quarters put us in a better position to
cater to your wants in the heavier clothing—a
larger stock and better assortment of waterproofed
Khaki Clothing, Heavy Shoes, Slickers, Boots and
Pacs, Underwear, Sox, Flannel Shirts, Stage & Cruiser
style shirts, Mallory Rainproof Hats and Leather and
Canvass Gloves; Makes that have stood the test of
wear and have been found satisfactory.
i nrrtnif TRrtlTQFR^ TWO newr numbers in Summit Trousers,
| IKUUSLKO a heayy whip cord selHng at $3 50 and a
light Khaki at $2.50, both tailored to fit with belt loops, cuffs, etc.
S BLUM & CO. Inc.
GOOD GOODS._
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
A. M. DIERINGER
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 Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The First Bank of Valdez
LOCATED AT
VALDEZ. TERRITORY OF ALASKA. AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 22ND DAY OF
MAY. 1917
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts . $ 94.668.37
Overdrafts 607.16
Bonds and Warrants 86,095.87
Furniture and Fixtures 2,653.10
Other Real Estate Owned 1,000.00
Checks on other Banks and other Cash items 1,340.41
CASH ON HAND AND SIGHT 141) Qrr
EXCHANGE . lOZouOijO
TOTAL . $319,320.89
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In $ 25,000.00
Surplus Fund . 1,000.00
Undivided Profits 5.655.80
Due to Banks—Deposits 3,301.68
DEPOSITS .. . $283,224.48
Certified Checks . 138.93
TOTAL .t. $319,320.89
United States o! America. Territory of Alaska, Third Judicial
Division, ss.
I. J. W. GILSON. Cashier of the above named bank, do
solemnly swear that the foregoit p statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
J. \V. GILSON,
Cashier.
M. BLUM.
Correct Attest: J. C. MARTIN.
E. B. WHEAT.
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, ISM <.
(Notarial Seal! ANTHONY J. D1MONI),
Notary Public in and for the Territory of Alaska.
My Commission Empires February 13, 1921.
Open Hay anti N'islit t McKinley Street, Keltnv fable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
KYKKYTHIXG THK HKS’I ANDY MAKOVK H, l*ropr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—In Owl Drug Storr.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
hot-.— COLD
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies & Buns, 15c per dozen.
French, R»e and White Bread 12 1-2
cents per loai. Orders taken for special
occasions
< HKIJ>X KOGST.M), fiopr.
PHONE'17 - Three doors kelow Owl Droa
o • t *. .t. .t. A A A A o*. .'a a% a*a aAl »*•
A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Xeedlecraft Shop. if
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Office* over \ n I tier. Urns Co.
I'lione *15 ^ McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon, V. S. Army
\ A .'ui iroi.il, L' .3. Public Health v
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
(•radnntf National l nlTerittj,
WaRhlngtOB, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since IKON
PHONE 110
Office Rooms iu Whaling I) u tiding
DONOHOE & DIMOND
A I TORNEYS-A T-LA W
Office Opposite Court House
Phone 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS e K KITCHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office* In U'hnMng HnlldluK
Phone tot Valdez, Alaska
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
Jl'NEAl', ALASKA
f
Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS_ A. SILVERMAN. PS. C.. M. D. Prop.
Jos. A. i ilverman Ph. G. M. D.
Pll VSR 'l l V \\l) SI ItuKON
Office Iioury--1 to 4 p. m —7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday liy Appointment
lies. TeJ. 170 Office Tel. 1 y
Hoyle Mock Valdez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
t ree am! Accepted Mnnuua
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN, W. M
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
W. M, CONLEY President.
Valdez Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary,
Valdez Alaska.