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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
H. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23. 1912. at the postotllce or Valdes,
Alaska, under act or March 3. 1879.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, l!»18
Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!
MY PRAYER.
GREAT God, I ask thee for no mean
er pelf i g
Than that I may not disappoint
> myself;
That In my action 1 may soar as
high
As 1 can now dlBcern with this clear eye.
And next In value, which thy kindness
lends.
That 1 may greatly disappoint my friends.
Howe’er they think or hope that It may be.
They may not dream how thou’st distin
guished me
That my weak hand may equal my Asm
faith.
And my life practice more than my tongue
saith;
That my low conduct may not show.
Nor my relenting lines
That 1 thy purpose did not knqw
Or overrated thy designs.
-Henry David Thoreau
• • -
IN OUR THINKING.
■VfOT In the lamor of the crowded street'.
aA (jot in tne shouts and plaudits of the
throng.
But In ourselves, are triumph and defeat
—Longfellow
INDUSTRIAL SLACKERS
“I never saw so many men with
both hands in their pockets during
working hours as I saw in the San
Francisco shipyards,” says a writer in
the current number of the Sunset
Magazine. In relation to the organiz
ed eJTort of the government to secure
a shipbuilders’ reserve, this situation
is somewhat anomalous. Yet'it is
well known that the attitude of a con
siderable percentage of the men in
war industries is nothing less than
scandalous if not actually disloyal.
The rate of ship construction dur
ing 1917 int he United States and
Great Britain was only about 33 per
cent of the rate of destruction. And
at a time when the need of tonnage
presents to the allies their gravest
est problem. Early last year the Brit
ish premier foresaw the danger of
calling upon America repeatedly for
“ships, more ships and yet more
ships.”
The appeal has come across the wat
ers with such urgency that no intel
ligent American can fail to realize
that the whole Issue of the war de
pends in a great measure upon the
output of our shipyards. In spite ol
the unprecedented demand at home
today England is supplying vessels
with which to transport American
troops to Europe.
Yet for no adequate reason many
strikes have occurred in shipbuilding
plants. After higher wages are grant
ed conies the question of the open
shop and then the issue of unionizing
collateral trades. Even worse, thous
ands of men, because of the scarcity
of skilled labor, become slackers and
loafers, cutting down production in
the most vital of our war industries
when the fAte of the nation is at
stake. Others, overwhelmed by pros
perity, work only a part of tlie time.
Such a situation is disgraceful. It
implies that one set of men, special
ized in one kind of work is
disloyal to the government itself in
the greatest crisis of its history. If in
time of peace such an affair may be
set down as a labor question; in the
time of war it is a question primarily
of patriotism.
Neither capital nor labor can claim
special rights. Special privileges are
reserved only for the nation, which
is fighting for its democratic exist
ence. The industrial slacker or Bol
shevikl is therefore as much a pro
fiteer as the corporation which seeks
to profit at the expense of the govern
ment.
STRONG ALIGNS
WITH WjCKERSHAM
“Democratic” Apointee Attempting to
Line Up Labor Against Capi
tal in Territory
(Special to the Prospector)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 28.—Indi
cations point to an attempt of Gov
ernor J. F. A. Strong, Senator O. P.
Hubbard and Frank A. Aldrich tc
control the newly organized Alaska
Labor Union for political purposes.
The indications are also that the com
bination will openly support James
Wickersham against the present
democratic incumbent, Chas. A. Sul
zer, and make the eight-hour day
the campaign war cry. Matters recent
ly brouglit to light here Indicate that
the union forces have gotten beyond
the control of this ambitious trio, and
its members are liable to bar profes
sional politicians for pelf altogether.
As Attorney General Grigsby is a
hold-over there will be no contest for
the office of Attorney General.
Dance tomorrow night at the Post.
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THE EMPRESS
THURSDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
SPECIAL FEATURE
ORMI HAWLEY
IN
Where Love Leads
A PROBLEM OF TODAY
Scenic and a two reel Comedy.
You Hear a Laugh— Long and Loud,
You Know it Conies from the Empress Crowd.
Admission 30c
SUNDAY, DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS IN
“THE GOOD BAD MAN”
NURSE FORGOT PASSWORD
Made Discovery That 8he Was Jabber*
Ing French to Home Neighbor Who
Waa on Guard Duty.
An American nurse “Somewhere In
France,” tells this story to friends hack
home.
"I was feeling wornout and nervous
one day, and asked the privilege of
taking a walk In the fresh nlr. My re
quest was granted, and getting the
password, I started out with a younger
nurse for my companion. After enjoy
ing a long walk we returned, hut came
to a sudden halt before ft soldier on
guard, who demanded, In French, that
I give the password. I had forgotten
It. It had not been given to the other
nurse, so she could not help me out of
my predicament. I used all the French
at my command, trying to explain to
him. and finally trying to argils with
him that I must get hack, password or
no password. He argued. In the same
Innguage, and stood bis grounds. At
last, tired out, angry with myself and
with this wooden-faced, obstinate per
son who blocked my way, I cried out,
like a cross child: ‘Ish Geblbble.’ ”
“Instantly the wooden face changed
to a very human, boyish face. The sol
dier caught me by the shoulder and
shook me soundly, exclaiming: ‘Are
you an American? Then why on earth
did you Jabber all that stuff at me?” j
“ ‘Why did you Jabber back, In the
same language?' I growled.
" ‘I thought I was the only American
around here,’ he laughed.
“Then we compared notes, and found
that we not only both balled from good
old U. S. A., but from the same big old
city, and that his home had been on
the next street back of my home street. 1
Maybe you think that wasn't some re- !
union 1 And maybe you think I didn’t j
go walking again, with no need of re
membering my password.’’
GERMANS LACK THINKING MEN j
—
Despite Advanced Age of Many Prus
sian Warriors They Have Little
Comprehension of Situation.
Germany In making a call for men
up to forty-seven years of age has ta
ken advantage of two more years j
above the conscription maximum of |
forty-five. Most Individuals when they
approach the fiftieth year have about
concluded their fighting days through
Inability to keep down their girth
measure. But certain conditions In
Germany, over which that country has
had little control, have served, no,
doubt, to keep the human form within
military bounds. Americans who go to
France, therefore, are likely to have
to fight babes In arms and old gentle
men If the age limits are stretched
further under Prussian regulations, ob- |
serves the Detroit Free Press.
Perhaps, after all, this conscripting
of men above forty-five will produce ;
some efTect In the ranks that may be {
useful toward letting light Into dark
plnces. The army knows little of what
Is going on In the world. If half of the j
seasoned soldiers really believe that 1
London Is in ruins and the German j
fleet Is In control of the sea, they may
leurn something to their advantage by '
consulting a few of the old stagers who ,
are compelled nt this late date to Join >
the colors. Men born In 1870 ought to j
be more difficult to deceive, and a few
of such scattered through the army
may serve to enlighten the fighting
multitude as to the error of their be
lief. It Is presuming much to expect
results from this source, but If a man
above forty-five Is good for anything
as a trench fighter, he ought to be good
at shooting off his mouth. And, after
all, what Germany lacks most is more
men who will talk nnd think.
New Type of "Vampire.*
Arrest at the Instance of an army
officer of a young woman who had
committed bigamy in order to secure
the allowance granted to soldiers’ de
pendents gives color to the warning
issued against this new type of “vam
pire,” notes the Omaha Bee. Young
soldiers are picked out by these wom
en and deliberately led Into marriage,
the one purpose being to secure money
from the government. The game is
not a new one, nor does it exhibit
much modification in its details. It is
reported from some of the Southern
army camps that as mnny as three
and four soldiers have been wedded
to the same woman. The young men
who are away from home for the first
time, wearing their country’s uniform,
should be warned that marriage is not
merely an enlistment for the war, and
therefore to be approached very seri
ously. Romance Is part of a soldier’s
life, but It may have consequences
that will embarrass him In after
years. The “vampire” is one of his
chiefest dangers, and one against
whom It Is difficult to guard.
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Japanese "Steel Queen” Retires.
Mrs. Teruko Nakamura of Osaka,
popularly known as “The Steel
Queen,” has announced her retirement
from business. She Intends to travel
about the empire giving free film
shows for the better education of the
masses. She is making elaborate prep
arations to instruct the uneducated
about the peoples of other nations of
the world. Her views of American
cities are especially extensive and well
selected. Her efforts will be concen
trated on the factory towns, where
much Ignorance exists. Mrs. Nakamu
ra Is thirty-four years old and has
been a widow for eight years. Her
husband died deeply In debt, but she
undertook the management ef his steel
mills and has not only paid off all
debts but Is herself rated jpany times
a millionaire. She converted the con
cern Into a stock company before her
retirement
for the attention of good
copyright 4 .*vt i/UMtttaer 4 Alan
business men
GOOD business men who want to be as well
drescd as ever, and who want to save a little
money on the side, are buying ready-made clothes at
this store.
They get the best all-wool fabrics, the most authen
tic style, perfect tailoring, and a guaranteed fit.
*
We offer this service in
HART SCHAFFNER
& MARX CLOTHES
—better ones aren’t made.
The suit in the picture is what we call medium
stout, for men who are not exactly stout, yet a little
heavier than usual. It is just one of the many models
we have here for fitting every figure.
The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
S. BLUM AND COMPANY
GOOD GOODS—We Have Them
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
F. and A. M.
Valdez Lodge No. 168
REGULAR communications, first
Wednesday in each month in Ma
sonic Hall. Visitors always wel
come.
WALTER ELLIOT, W. M.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Sec.
I. 0. 0. F.
Valdez, No, 6
Meets every Monday mgnt at s.uu
o’clock p. m., in Odd Fellows’
Hall. Visiting members cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
OTTO ELFSTROM. N. G.
R. D. NICHOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every Friday night in Eagle
Hall. Visiting Members cordially in
vited to attend these meetings.
ED. WOOD, W. P.
C. J. TODD, Sec.
Order of Eastern Star
Valdez Chapter No. 5
STATED communications, first and
third Tuesdays of each month at
Masonic Hall. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E. CRAWFORD, W. M.
J. A. SILVERMAN, M. D. Sec’y.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
W. M. CONLEY PrMid.nl.
Vnlda* Alaaki.
GEORGE M. BARRY Smt^ut,
Valdes Alaska.
SAFETY FIRST
Travel On The
“SHAMROCK”
Prompt Service
D.D. STEWART Master
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from §r*ldex to
Ell amar, Landlock, Fld&lgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
^ Carrying freight and paaeen
Igers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L. RIDER
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Hot-Point Electric Heaters and
Cooking-Appliances at the Emporium.
Christmas goods coming on the next
boat. 11
VALDEZ
The town of valdez
is situated at the head of
Prince William Sound,
and is a city of probably one thou
sand population. It is the center
of the mining industry on the
Sound, both copper and gold, and
is adjacent to and within easy
hauling distance of the salmon
grounds, many fresh water rivers
and streams in Valdez Bay bring
ing the fish in great numbers to
within sight of the town. The
city has one good cannery, which
will operate two lines the coming
season, employing probably one
hundred and fifty persons.
The city offers good opportuni
ties for a fish saltery, a fertilizer
factory, a glue factory, a tin can
factory and a box shook factory,
all subsidiary to the fish packing
business. The city owns its own
wharf and the Valdez Dock Com
pany, which also owns a splendid
wharf is willing to give prospec
tive investors a chance for sites.
VAL.JD&Z has a progressive
citizenry, with good high schools,
churches, free reading room and
library, good dubrooms and many
lodges and organizations. Rents
are very cheap, and living is but
little higher than in the States.
Many gold and copper mines
are contiguous to Valdez, making
this city their outfitting port, ana
drawing from its reserve of labor.
The climate is very healthful, the
extremes of heat and cold being
rarely experienced. The mercury
rarely falls below —15 in the win
ter and 70 above is the highest
summer temperature. The sum
mers are delightful and the win
ters far better than those of the
Northern Central or Eastern
States.
VALDEZ is the coast terminal
of the government military high
way to the Interior. During the
summer months autos may reach
Fairbanks from Valdez in 36
hours running time, over a fine
road, through the most magnifi
cent scenery on the North Amer
ican continent. In winter teams
or dog sleds may be had at all
times.
VALDEZ has a number of first
class hotels and restaurants, and
the traveler and miner can be as
sured of comfortable lodgipgs
a minimum expense. Parties de
siring to outfit for mining or pros
pecting can do so at our stores
far cheaper than in the States,
with men of experience to help se
lect their outfits.
If you are coming to Alaska
the Land of Opportunity, and de
sire a good home town among a
fine class of citizens, buy your
ticket to
VALDEZ
GATEWAY TO THE INTERIOR
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Grad Bate National University
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
la Valdez Since 1888
PHONE 110
Office Rooms Above Louie’s Cafe
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
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HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public's
home.
European Plan.
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