One of those beautiful
MEERSCHAUM PIPES
at the
BUFFET
would make a delightful Xmas gift.
1891CHAS. R. CRAWFORD 1917
PIONEER CONTRACTOR and BUILDER
OF ALASKA
CAN HANDLE ANY CLASS OF BUILDING
Building material of all kinds, and several grades of
wall board kept in stock at all times
OFFICE AND FACTORY, VALDEZ ALASKA
Phone 18
REFERENCES I S. BLUM A CO, Valde*. and Cordova,
BANKERS ( B. M. BEHRENDS, Juneau, Alaska
Merchant’s Cafe
Phone 63 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Chee. Ftocher, Propr.
LET US MEASURE YOU
*
for your new suit and let us do
It now. The new fabrics in serge,
worsted, thlbet, etc., are in and
we are prepared to cut them in
to suits of class and snap at a
very low rate considering the
quality of the doth and the tail
oring. Do it now.
BEN SILVERMAN
THE TAILOR
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
PLUMBING STOVES and RANGES HEATING
MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valve*, Hose, Pipe and Fitting*
Valdez Dock. Oppose Proepector Office._Telepkooc 2d
Independent Steam Laundry
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Telephone 66
I Foot Key mono Avo
I Rough Dry 11c lb
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS AND BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms. Phone 35
THE PINZON
TOBACCO AND CIGARS
j " 1 " "21
Gaffiej’ fiLChocoiateJ*
POOL AND BILLIARDS
PHONE 69 Me Kinley St, Valdez
hotel sexton
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The'traveling public’*
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
A complete line of fountain pens,
perfumes, stationery, etc., at the
Valdes Drug Store. Buy your Xmas
gifts there. tf
Rainer Cereal Beverage, non*ln*
toxlcating at E. Hunt’s. tf
Xmas Goods
and useful articles are now coming
on every boat, for the Emporium, tf
A alee Uae of carpenter loom at
I NK WOOD INSTEAD OF
COAL, IS LATEST PLEA
WASHINGTON. D. C.. Dec. 11.—
To help meet the shortage of 50,000,
000 tons In the country's coal sup
ply, the fuel administration, in co
operation with the department of ag
riculture, has inaugurated an inten
sive campaign for the substitution of
wood for roal.
“One cord of hard wood is equal
to a ton of roal," said an announce
ment by the fuel administration.
“One ton is released for use in war
work for every cord of wood substi
tuted. Statistics show that there is a
vast amount of dead wood in many
sections of the country and that the
supply of wood in many parts is suf
ficient for domestic purposes in those
parts."
In the South, the statement said,
activities already are UDder way look
ing to an intensive campaign for the
substitution of wood, in this connec
tion, it was announced that the de
partment of agriculture would pro
vide the services of expert foresters
without charge to supervise the cut
ting of wood so that no damage would
be done to growing timber and that
the largest use might be obtained of
the wood supply.
ENTOURAGE MKATLESSNESS
^ IN DIET OK SOLDIERS
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11.—A
Japanese gastronomies) Invention In
tended to encourage meatless ness in
diet was brought to America today by
its Inventor, Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, pro
fessor or physical chemistry in the
Imperial University, at Tokio, who
will tour the country in .the interest
of the $5,000,000 laboratory to he
founded by the Japanese govern
ment. He has offered this invention
to Food Administrator Herbert Hoov
er, who, it was said, will test it in the
army commissary. The compound, ac
cording to Dr. Ikeda, is made of
wheat gluten and imparts the flavor
of meat to any article of food it
touches. It is called aji-no-moto, and
is prepared as a white powder to be
used like salt. Dr. Ikeda says its use
is common in Japan.
KETTLE FALLS BANK IS
ROBBED; SAFE BLASTED
KETTLE FALLS, Dec. 11.—The
Kettles Falls branch of the Bank of
Colville was burglarized last night.
The loss in cash was $2,300, covered
by burglary insurance. The entrance
to the bank was made by forcing the
front door, pushing the clasp loose
that held the bolt. The door to the
vault was forced by breaking the knob
off and with a hammer and punch
releasing the lock. The large safe, as
well as the inside cash box, was torn
to pieces by means of explosions. A
number of individual tin boxes on
the shelves in the vault was undis
turbed, with the exception of two
or three, the contents of which were
scattered on the floor. About 2 o’
clock last night a number of people
were returning from a dance. As far
as is known, everything was quiet
about the bank at that time. One of
the residents living near the bank
heard a heavy explosion about
3 o’clock, but gave it no further thot.
Anarchists Make Appeal
WASHINGTON. D. C., Dec. 11.—
In briefs filed with the supreme court
today supporting their appeal from
convictions for conspiring against the
draft law, Emma Goldman and Alex
ander Berkman declare the para
mount question before the court is
whether those who claim conscient
ious objections to participate in war
may be made to suffer prison penal
ties for their views.
Patrol Boat Floated
AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. 11.—
An American patrol boat which ran
ashore on a ledge off the North At
lantic Coast two weeks ago, was float
ed today.
For Sale
At a bargain, a hard coal burner
and a small Cole’s hot blast heater.
Apply Mrs. Chas. Kraemer. 2t
BUMPER BEAN CROP ASSURED 1
Expert* Agree That Final Figure* ;
May Shew 25,000,000 Bushels, and
Lower Prices Are In Bight
There la cheering reassurance In the |
news that this year’s crop of beans
will be much more than double the av
erage yield, suys the Indianapolis
News. As a rule the country produces :
U.ntMi.OOO bushels a year. In 1916, i
however, when the demand was great- j
cr than ever before, the crop was only |
9.01A000 hush- Is. The shortage was j
Immediately reflected Id the soaring |
prices, and the lowly bean, as a con- |
sequence, entne In a new prominence. 1
Senrclty served as nothing else to ;
bring ahont a realisation of tts VHlue ,
and an appreciation of the place it j
occupies ou the American menu.
This year, experts agree, the final ,
figures may show a crop of 2f>.ono,0<)<l
bushels. The consumer tills winter
should find beans restored to their nor
mal prices.
"Navy” henna they are culled b.v
Mime, by others ibey are known as j
"army" beans. The New Knglander ;
calls them merely henna. The refer- j
ence to them, however, as "navy" nr i
“army" beans la not without algni- 1
flcance. Time was when the bean was
a staple in the ratlons'of both the navy
and the army. It appeared frequently,
morning, main and night; It was served
boiled and baked and in soup. The
Civil war, It has been said, was fought
on beans. The ration of the United
States soldier and sailor Is more va
ried today, but the bean la not lack
ing. It is there as of yore, better un
derstood and no lesa strengthening
or palatable.
How many thousands of bushels of
this year’s enormous bean crop the
army and navy of this country and the
armies and navies of onr allies will
consume It would he difficult to say.
But the experts arc of the opinion that
the crop Is b.v no means greater than
the demands that will be made upon It.
Kven so. there should be no shortage
and no exorbitant prices. Bean eaters
everywhere will appreciate Mr. Hoov
er’s careful consideration of the prod*
uct, to the end that prices approx
imating the aute-bellum charges may
be restored.
WAR DOGS AND CATS NEEDED
Bureau of Mines Can Use Great Num
bers for Experiments With
Gao Masks.
If yon raised Fldo to be a hero send
him to the bureau of mines. And If
there is a tom cat about the premises
who showy signs of heroic qualities
send him along, too. The bureau ol
mines Is anxious to get canine and
feline heroes right now. They can be
devoted to a very useful purpose, onp
that may he the means of saving the
lives of hundreds of American soldiers.
The bureau Is using cats and dogs In
experiments with gas masks that will
be supplied to American soldiers at the
front. Hundreds of animals can be
used and the bureau recently sent out
a call for more of them. In each case
the animals are shipped at government
expense.
The Yale Medical School at New Ha
veu also is conducting experiments
wiih gas masks and can use almost any
number of dogs and cats.
Efficiency of Sammy's Kit.
It may sound strange to American
ears, accustomed as they are to denun
ciations of our national unreadiness,
says Leslie’s Magasine, to hear that
the American soldier's equipment Is
conceded by military authorities to be
the finest of any army In the world.
Thus It Is that Sammy will go to
France (or to Russia or Mesopotamia
or wherever the fates decree) carrying
on his person the most complete, most
adaptable, lightest, handiest and most
thoroughly efficient living, working
and fighting outfit of any soldier on
earth, not excepting either our enemies
or our allies The personal equipment
of the American Infantryman (and we
take the Infantryman because he Is
both the backbone of the army and the
bulk of It) represents American busi
ness efficiency and applied common
sense In its highest practical manifes
tation. Each detail of every tiniest
article, even the most insignificant
strap or lace, is the result of scientific
study and experiment. Some things
about our army may not be above
friendly criticism, but when It comes
to the design of the Individual soldier's
outfit the United States army has no
The J. B. A. club met with Mrs.
Warren Cuddy last night.
BLUFF an’ boast are props'
for a weak case. VELVET
is its own argument in the
court of last resort—yo’ pipe.
WHFN FLAMES KILL
THE KACTOKY
despair Alls the owner who has
neglected to look after his In
surance. We handle the Insur
ance of some very large con
cerns. We place it in the best
companies, pay the premiums
promptly and attend to renew
als. Let us do that for you.
It will not cost you anything
for our service.
Valdez Iteal Kslate Agency
WSfS Tony’s Place
Orders to ANTON CARLSON, Manager.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
From Seattle 9 a. m.—
Dec. 2—S. S. Alameda
Dec. 8—S. S. Alaska
Dec. 16—8. S. Victoria
Dec. 24—S. 8. Alameda
Valdez to Seattle—
Dec. 5—S. S. Victoria
Dec. 10—S. S. Alameda
Dec. 18—8. 8. Alaska
Dec. 23—S. S. Victoria
Call at Ketchikan, Juneau, Coraova. Kllamar, Fort Liscum, Val
dez, Latoucbe, and Seward.
S. S. Alaska sailing from Seattle Dec. 8th connects with S. S. Dora
at Seward for Alaska Peninsula ports.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan. Wrangell. Juneau. Sheep
Creek. Treadwell, Douglas, dkagway, Cordova. EUamar, Valdes and La
touche. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
VALDEZ DOCK CO, Lee a I Agent
Phene No. 1. VALDEZ DOCK CO., Agent, Valdez Alaska.
Our Large Fleet of Magnificent Steamships Offer Frequent,
PERFECT SERVICE
Between All Points in
ALASKA and CALIFORNIA
Leave Seattle 10 a. m.—
Dec. 10—S. S. Adm. Evans
Dec 17
Dec. 28—S. S. Adm. Evans
(for Kodiak)
I
From Valdez to Seattle
Dee. 2—S. S. Adm. Evans
Dec. 20.—S. S. Adm. Evans
Dec. 27
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Leave Seattle Monday, Friday and Saturday for v
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES
1
San Francisco to Los Angeles, Daily Except Sunday
San Francisco to San Diego, Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
1 IF YOUR TICKET READS “PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY”
YOU ARE ASSURED THE VERY BEST.
LOUIE’S CAFE
Open Day and Night McKinley Street. Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale
aVEKYTHING THE'BEST ANDY MAROV1CH. Propr.
Valdez Transfer Co.
A. M. DIERINGER, Proprietor
Office on Valdez Dock, Next to Prospector
Building.
General Tracking and Freighting to all
Interior Points
AUTOS FOR HIRE,
DAY OR NIGHT
No Coal Delivered Unless Paid in Advance
PREFERS FIRING LINK
TO HIS WIFE
TACOMA, Dec. 11.—"Put me on
the firing line or any other place, but
don’t send me back to that woman,”
said J. F. Phillips, of Spokane, when
arrested here as a wife deserter yes
terday.
'I simply can't live in peace with
her an£ I am through.”
Phillips was locked up in the coun
ty Jail awaiting Spokane authorities
to take charge.
Explosion Kills Four
TRENTON, Ont., Dec. 11.—Four
workmen were killed and two injur
ed In an explosion In one of the build
ings of tbs British Chemical company
hassi today.
New table Uneu, i ound table sets
with napkins to mat.n; also linen by
the yard. At E. Winter’s. tf
Housekeeper wanted at G. J.
Zlnns. tf
Fresh taffy, chews and brittles, at
Hunt’s Candy Kitchen. tf
Toys! Toys! Toys!
Of all descriptions r.t the Valdez
Drug Store. tf
Lownay's bos Cane tea at HtutCn
Candy Kitchen. tf
Into FUbi i Will
fit any standard ma»c f <vaara.
They are the standard. Gey A Oea
•rea. It