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President Wilson probably will find
before the war is well under way that
he#will have to have about him men
really capable of discharging the new
duties imposed upon them—men in
whom the country has complete con
fidence. Some of his present advis
ers may develop the capacity need
ful to meet an entirely new situation
created by the war, but few of those
now closely associated with the presi
dent are popularly regarded as "big
men.”
TJ?t' need of a change in some de
partments appear to be indicated by
tiie barrier which has been raised be
tween the president and congress,
particularly the senate. In star cham
ber session a few days ago the sen
ate severely criticised the executive
department for alleged lack of co-op
eration and for assumption of the
functions which, it was claimed, were
vestcxl exclusively in the law-making
iody. Some of the senators were sca
thing and bitter in their criticism of
:he acts of the president and his sub
ordinates in the executive depart
ment.
Probably the senate forgot to see
the mote in its own eye, for the sen
ate has been indulging in altogether
too much windjamming since war was
declared, and has failed to grant cer
tain powers and enact certain legis
ation requested by the President
which should have been granted in
order that the president’s war pro
gram could lie made effective.
Oil the other hand some the criti
cisms of tiie chief executive no doubt
was merited. One difficulty is con
ceded to lie that the president, as lie
has done in the past, personally as
sumes too many responsibilities. Like
Roosevelt, lie has about him a cabi
net composed of men of much less
ability than himself. In time of peace
such a policy of outshining all satel
lites might work satisfactorily, but in
time of war, as Lincoln learned, cap
able men are indispensable in order
that all functions of the government
may operate without friction. In a
war like that in which we now are
engaged this rule applies with great
er force than ever.
Probably this is a situation which
will correct itself, just as similar sit
uations in European countries have
evolved naturally, in any event the
weak must go, wherever there is a
lack of ability to meet the severe
standards of war, and tlie men cap
able of measuring up to the exacting
demands of the times will be in tlie
seats of authority when the war ends.
MANHOOD KOKWAKD
Tuesday, June 5, 1917, in the words
•f President Wilson, marked an epoch
in the progress of the country, and
was one of the conspicuous moments
in our history, for the reason that it
was the day “on which the. manhood
>t the nation stepped forward ill one
solid rank for the defense of the
ideals to which this nation is con
secrated.”
in every state in the Union and
also in the Territory of Alaska the
day was a legal holiday. It was not
declared a holiday out 6f a spirit of
national rejoicing. Th% purpose was
altogether different from that. It is
not a pleasant prospect that we face
I in taking up the gage of battle with
1 the foremost military power the world
'has ever known. If there is any re
| joicing over yesterday's display of
I national manhood it will be found in
: tlie solemn thought that our country
' is prepared to make great sacrifices
I in order that it may have the right
to trade unmolested in the markets
I of the world.
; In very few places were there any
| disturbances reported yesterday. The
young men between the ages of 21
and 30 responded manfully, to the
President’s call to arms with the sense
that they are performing a great pat
' riotic duty. Conscription, as it is being
applied is' not conscription in a true
isense of the word, and connotes no
disgrace, but it is a democratic res
ponse to the call to defeat imperial
ism and forever establish a world
peace. The imperialistic powers we
1 are arrayed against have ruthlessly
j enforced conscription for generations,
and we are forced to fight fire with
fire.
The male citizens who were called
forth by their country had no re
course save to register. The penalty
for being a slacker involves more than
a mere fine. Social osracism and busi
ness ruin await any man or body of
men who attempt to override the laws
of the country. The whole power of
the country was behind the move
ment and it was irresistible.
In launching her full force against
the imperial powers of Germany, who
are trying in vain to break the re
sistance of our allies in Europe it may
be necessary to call for a second and
even a third and fourth draft, but
whatever the burden placed upon the
young men of the Territory we be
lieve they will meet it manfully and
without cavil, realizing that a little
sacrifice at the present time may save
the enslavement of the world in the
future.
Valdez observed the day in a fit
ting manner. The best and the brav
est of her citizens showed by their
indifference to the rainfall that their
patriotic ardor could not be quench
ed. In stepping forward to answer
their country’s call the young men
of the country have enrolled their
names with the heroes of ’76 and '61.
Let us hope that their sacrifice will
not be in vain.
THERE is widespread disappoint
ment that Col. Roosevelt was denied
permission to lead his divisions to
Europe. The former President is one
of the few public men in the United
States who foresaw nearly three year's
ago that this country would inevit
ably be led into the war and who
had the courage to make his convic
tions known—plus a vigorous, hut ig
nored plan for real preparedness. His
divisions would be made up of men
not subject at present to draft and
thus his recruiting efforts would not
interfere with the plans for the first
unit of the regular army under Persh
ing. It is certain, however, that the
colonel will manage in some way to
get on the firing line.
NICK Romanoff, ex-czar of all the
Russians, celebrated his birthday re
cently, but the pomp and circum
stances that once attended such cele
brations, was notable by its ab
sence.
Alameda Passes Skagway
Word was received by the local
steamship offices here today that the
steamship Alameda had passed Skag
way at 9:30 p. m. the 5th, and would
probably reach Valdez tomorrow or
early Friday morning.
CARDINAL GIBBONS SAYS
“BOOST EOK BONDS"
BALTIMORE, Ivid., June 6.—Car
dinal Gibbons, the venerable prelate
of the Catholic Church, in an open
letter issued today, asks the clergy
to boost for the sale of the Liberty
Loan bonds in their respective dio
ceses thruout the nation.
HESSIAN MINISTER OK
COMMERCE HAS RESIGNED
LONDON, June 6.—Advices re
ceived here today state that the Rus
sian Minister of Commerce, Konval
off, has resigned his position. Condi
tions in Russia are still chaotic, the
soldiers and workingmen refusing to
recognize th# government.
Communication
Editor Prospector:—I wish to in
form H. L. Jaynes that I will have
to treat his remarks regarding letter
to your valuable newspaper from "Ob
server.” of June 4, 1917, with silent
contempt as I never had time to hold
an argument with a Jay or a Jane.
“OBSERVER” j
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
REGISTRATION I»AY
IS BIG Sl'ITUHsj
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whole world. The Stars and Stripes j
are the symbols of light and liberty'
to the whole world, because the stars
in the sky and the beams of light glit-;
tering forth in our national emblem
arc symbolic of the life and light of
the vast universe.
If we can bring to our minds a
picture of the sun rising across the
sky in the morning making streaks of
red and white light bringing light
and life for the day we can see in that
picture tli.e meaning of our national
banner bringing light and life for the
freedom of humanity. As at early
dawn the stars shine forth in the
sky while it grows light, and then
the sun advances as it breaks into
banks and streaming lines of color,
the glowing red and the intense
white striving together and ribbing
the horizon with bars effulgent, so.
on the American flag, stars and beams!
of colored light shine out together, ,
symbolic of the light of the sun from
the heaveiis giving life and liberty to
the world.
Our Flag carries American ideas of
liberty, the American history of lib
erty, and the American feeling of lib
erty. Beginning with the colonies and
coming down'thru our time, in its
sacred heraldry, in its glorious in
signia, it has gathered and stored
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Road Commission Office
chiefly this supreme idea; Divine
Right and Liberty in Man. Every
color means liberty, every thread
means liberty, every form of star or
beam or stripe of light means liber
ty, liberty thru law and law thru lib
erty.
The American Flag, “The Star
Spangled Banner," is the safe-guard
of liberty. Not an atom of crown was
allowed to go into its insignia. Not a
symbol of authority in the ruler was
permitted to go into it. It was an ordi
nance of the people, by the people
and for the people. That it meant,
that it means, and by the blessings
of God. we hope it shall mean to
the end of time.
Following the address by Rev.
Zinn the band played “The Star
Spangled Banner,” which was round
ly encored.
Mayor Janies Patterson, in a short
address introduced Hon. Jos. H. Mur
ray. orator of the day. Mr. Murray
took "Conscription” for the subject
of his discourse, and his address was
a masterpiece. For about fifteen min
utes he held the large audience spell
bound by his eloquence, and at the
conclusion was enthusiastically ap
plauded.
Then came the presentation of the
Flag to the Volunteers. Little Ruth
Donohoe made the presentation, the
flag being accepted by Captain T. G.
Quinn, with a few, well-chosen re
marks.
The Valdez Band then played sev
eral selections after which the assem
blage broke up. In the evening a
dance was given in Moose Hall for
the benefit of the band. This organiza
tion deserves much credit for the
part it took in the excercises yester
day. their playing being remarkably
harmonious, for an organization of so
short an existence.
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WOMEN’S HOSIERY are P*ease<^ to state that once more
_ 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.
WftDlf TRniTQFRQ TWO new numbers in Summit Trousers,
; WUKK 1 KUUoLKo a heavy whip cord selling 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. DIERINGEE
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 oi All Kinds
—-j
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
LOUIE’S CAFE
Open Pay and Night .McKinley Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—In Owl Drug Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
hot cold
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies & Buds. 15c per dozen.
French, Rve and While Bread 12 1-2
cents per loaf. Orders taken lor special
occasions
t'HKIKT KO(iSTAl), 1'iojir.
PHONE'17 - Three doors below Owl Drat
A pretty line ol colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. tf
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 -in*) QCC QQ
EXCHANGE ...|jZ vJOOijO
TOTAL . $319,320.89
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In .. $ 25,000.00
Surplus Fund .-. 1,000.00
Undivided Profits . 6,655.80
Due to Banks—Deposits. 3,301.68
DEPOSITS .-..$283,224.48
Certified Checks . 138.93
TOTAL .$319,320.89
United States of America. Territory of Alaska. Third Judicial
Division, ss.
1, J. W. GILSON, Cashier of the above namedMmnk, do
solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
J. W. GILSON,
Cashier.
M. BLUM,
Correct Attest: J. C. MARTIN,
E. B. WHEAT,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, 1917.
(Notarial Seal) ANTHONY J. D1MOND,
Notary Public in and for the Territory of Alaska.
My Commission Expires February 13, 1921.
1‘iiOIKSSION.X I, C.X KPS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
oilier* over Vnltle/. Drug < o.
lMione *15 >le|vlnle\ Street
Contract Surgeon, C. S. Army
A. A. mjrgftnn, l. S !'»il»Ii** >erv.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKER1LLE
• Graduate National I'nlTeraltr.
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1H0K
PHONE 110
Office Booms in Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORSEYS-Al-LAW
OHI<»e Oppoiltr CtiDrl Huuir
1’bone 34 VALUE JR. ALASKA
JOHN LYON'S & B JtrTCHTR
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNBYS-AT-LAW
OBces la Wkill«( ftalldlng
1'koae 101 VALUE*. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JV-NEAT, ALASKA
(■lasses Hltnl louses (irouiul
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. PE G.. M. D. Prop.
Jos. A. Silverman Pb. G. M. D.
PHVSK'IAX AXI) SIKGKOX
Office bouri—1 to 4 p. m —7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 17ti Office Tel. 19
Hoyle Block Valtlez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free and Accepted Xaioirfi
Regular Communications first Wed-*,
uesday 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 Miners
W. M. CONLEY President.
Valdez Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
Valdez Alaska.