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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1915.
FOR LOVE OF LABORING.
True it is that men must sow and
reap if they would live on earth.
But they would infinitely rather sow
their seed and watch it come to glory
than live in idleness. They prove
this by the flower gardens which they
will cultivate for no useful end, but
just that they may see the beauty
of the flowers. And they prove some
thing deeper yet by the temples
which they raise, not for the preser
vation of their crops, but that the
Spirit of the Lord may have some
place where it may dwell on earth.
There is no danger than men will
ever pass their time in idleness sim
ply because they have ceased to fear
that they will starve unless they toil.
So we dispose of the self-justification
of the man who keeps back what he
has for needy persons, saying that it
is for their moral good to suffer as
the result of their improvidence, when
his real reason for not giving is fear
of what may happen to himself if he
should do so.—Atlantic Monthly.
THAT KIND OF LIVING.
You know me. Why mince words?
I’ve lived, as they say. Why I’ve liv
ed until I’ve found out that living
in that sense Is not living, but dying
—dying with a slow, miserable disease
of the soul. And the worst of it is
(hat you have to travel with laugh
ing mouth and wide, mad eyes over
so much of the journey before you
learn that it isn’t in scandal, or dan
ger, or health you pay, but in the
rotting of the spirit within and the
lugging about all day of something
dead in the heart. The world is al
ways picturing the horrors of vicious
living, as resulting in dull, sunken
eyes, a rattling cough, a trembling
hand, an empty purse, the gutter—
a physical and material punishment.
That’s a lie. The world is full of
folks who walk about with spring in
their step light in their eyes, good
insurance risks, steady of nerve, well
dressed, rich, envied—but beneath it
all—my stars!—the decay of the spir
it!—From ““Not In the Dispatches,”
by Richard Washburn Child, in Col
lier’s Weekly. ,
Lessons of the War.
Sir John French has been telling
the people of Great Britain that the
duration of the war depends on the
supply of men and munitions. He
dwelt emphatically on the need of
munitions. Another non-official ob
server returned to New York from
the continent of Europe has express
ed the opinion that in some six
months the war will collapse because
of the exhaustion of the materials for
carrying it on, explaining that it is
impossible to place in the United
States the heavy orders for shells
‘hat are offered. None of the coun
tries concerned in the war appear to
have considered what keeping armies
of millions of men in the field would
mean in the way of consumed ma
terials. There are things being learn
ed in this struggle that may make
rulers slow in desiring another.—Mon
treal Gazette.
A Wonderful Business.
Statistics showing the number of
automobiles owned In this country
at the beginning of the year and the
increase in 1914, gathered from sta*e
registration officials, serve to in
crease the wonder of this wonderful
industry. The number of registered
automobiles in this country at the
beginning of the year was 1,754,570,
which was almost exactly half a mil
lion greater than at the opening of
1914. The year 1914 was not a year
of financial cheerfulness. It was not
a year when men are inclined to in
crease their financial expenditures
much beyond their urgent needs. The
total number of registered trucks was
only about 70,000, of which about 30,
000 Were added in 1914. That the
trade will expand still more rapidly
in this year of plentiful money and
growing optimism would seem to be
beyond doubt.—St. Louis Republic.
Men’s wool soeks, 25c; Hold-Heat
electric stove, $2.60, and everything
else in proportion at the Emporium.
AUSTRIANS CONTINUE
TO BLOCK RUSSIANS
(Continued from page 1.)
range guns they carry. The ships
used the indirect method of fire and
thus did not expose themselves tc
the fire from the forts.
Land Operations To Commence.
The Allies will immediately start
an active land campaign to reduce
the forts held by the Turks along the
Dardanelles The land operations will
be supported by the big fleet. The
20,000 men landed today are but the
vanguard of the force of nearly 2S0,
000 men gathered by France and Eng
land for the opening of the Darda
nelles so that the wheat of Russia
tan be brought out and the war sup
plies needed by the czar’s troops can
be taken into the Black sea ports.
No Decisive Fighting In West. *
LONDON, April 21.—Although des
perate fighting has been reported
from many points along the western
battle-line in France and Belgium no
engagement of a decisive character
has resulted as far ns the reports
reaching here indicate.
Germans Take Offensive.
BERLIN, April 21.—Four French
positions have been carried by storm
by the Bavarian troops operating
against the French holding the town
of Ember Menil. The town is now
held by the German soldiers, who
nave entrenched themselves and are
ready to receive the counter attacks
that are sure to follow the loss to
the French of the important posi
tions. Several machine guns and a
number of prisonefs were taken by
the Bavarians.
Russians Close Bosporus.
TETROGRAD, April 21.—The Rus
sian Black sea fleet has cornered the
Turkish ships which left the Golden
Horn several days ago for opera
tions in the Black sea. Mine-laying
vessels have completely blocked the
entrance to the Bosporus, preventing
the ships returning to Constantinople
while the ships prevent mine sweep
ers clearing the mined zone. The
Russian fleet is now seeking the Turk
ish boats which have sought shelter
in some port of Turkey. If possible
the ships will be forced to fight
against the superior Russian fleet be
fore the Turks can concentrate the
fleet, which has been divided, part
remaining near Constantinople while
the other half made the raid.
Allies Attacking St Mihiel and Lille.
PARIS, April 21.—The Allies yes
terday continued the attacks upon the
German positions near St. Mihiel,
where the French are operating and
also against the positions near Lille,
which are being attacked by the Brit
ish. The assaults continue with only
slight success.
Heavy Fighting In Alsace.
The fighting In the Alsace district
has been exceptionally heavy. The
most determined efforts are being
made by Gen. Joffre to break down
the German defensive line.
Another Zeppelin Ready.
GENEVA, April 21.—The tenth Zep
pelin airship to be constructed at
Friedrichshafen had a successful pre
liminary trial above Lake Constance
yesterday. This latest type of dirigi
ble balloon seemed to be longer and
narrower than the previous models
and possessed of greater speed. Ap
parently there is less space for the
crew and for the carrying of bombs
aboard the new craP. Work has been
started at Friedrichshafen on an
eleventh dirigible. The officers and
men at the Zeppelin works are said
to still hold the belief that a con
centrated Zeppelin attack will be
made on London and ships in the
Thames.
Advertising Pays.
It’s reported that by advertising in
the newspapers the churches of New
burgh, N. Y., spending $600, got back
$1,500 In Increased collections. The
children of light are wiser in their
generation than the children of this
world. Mere commercial advertisers
sometimes do as well, but not often.
—Brooklyn Eagle.
Weather Report.
Valdez. April 20. 1915.
Barometric pressure .29,890
Temperature at 7 p. m.. 31
Maximum temperature . 37
Minimum temperature . 31
Mean temperature . 34
Precipitation .88
Cloudy air, wind northeast 4 miles.
Snowed at night and from 6 a. m. to
7 p. m.
"The Bishop’s Carriage," featuring
Mary Pickford at the Orpheum to
morrow evening; five big reels for 25
cents. Fifty cents was charged for
seeing this great production every
where else In Alaska.
ADMIRAL EVANS
HERETONIGHT
Due To Reach Cordova At 2 p. m.
and Is Expected In Valdez Be
tween 9 and 10 Tonight.
The Admiral liner, Admiral Evans,
is expected to reach Cordova at 2
o’clock this afternoon and is due in
Valdez between 9 and 10 this even
ing. The Evans goes as far west as
Kodiak and will also stop at Ship
Creek, making the -first call of the
season at the Cook Inlet town.
The Admiral Evans has a large
number , of passengers for Ship Creek
including a number of the officials
of the government engineering com
mission.
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LOCAL BREVITIES.
Men’s negligee and dress shirts—
new patterns and styles—at Blum’s.
Latest popular copyrights and clas
sics at Valdez Drug Co. tf
Tom Kennedy left for Por* Well3
yesterday on a prospecting trip.
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Ladies, see the new arrivals of
Kayser’s silk hose at Blum’s. tf
E. R. Miller left for Cordova on
the steamer Northwestern.
| Something new ih piece goods, al
i so summer hats for ladies and chil
dren received on last boat at E.
Winter’s. tf
Chinese noodles and chop stiey at
Valdez Cafe after 7 p. m. if
Al. Blair left this morning for Camp
Comfort.
Latest popular copyrights and clas
sics at Valdez Drug Co. tf
For pure drugs see window of Val
dez Drug Co. tf
“Sealed Orders,” in two parts, Uni
versal Ike with other good pictures at
the Orpheum tonight.
Nothing Doing.
Wonite Stantz—I'm supposed to eat
a sirloin steak In the cafe scene* eh?
Let us start rehearsing that part
Manager—That part ain’t goln’ t’
be rehearsed. Think this Is a million
dollar production?—Washington Star.
So Subtle.
Wallle—They say that people that
Hfca each other get to look alike,
i Irene—Yea
Wallle—Ah—er, have you noticed any
change on me?
Irene—Not a cent—Boston Globe.
Why, Cartainly.
New g^qk-If you wish me to steril
ise my hands before mixing the salad
let'me remind yon'that the sterilising
agents are dtedly' poison.
tire. Jtinebrlde—GtnpMI Why don't
you boll poor bands t-St Louis Olobe
Democrat
STETSON HATS
The Old Reliable
You know the hat—you’ve worn it tor years, in
town and on the trail. You will agree with us that
it has been the mo£t satisfactory hat you have ever
worn. There are other makes-perhaps some of them
just as good—none bet
ter, however. You don’t
have to take a chance—buy a STETSON.
Price $5.00.
Our Grocery Sale Is Still on, With Plenty of Fresh
Stock to Supply Your Needs.
So Is Our Shoe Sale With a BUT.
We sold a lot of shoes at this sale, and no wonder. Never- before
have shoes beet! sold in Valdez at these prices. BUT-—Now our
sizes are broken and our assortment much smaller, BUT—li you
can get a fit you get a bargain.
S. BLUM & CO.
GOOD GOODS
BUY TOWN LOTS NORTHERN
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Valdez is not dead, only sleeping,
and it always wakes up in time to
go to work.
Buy when everyone else wants to
sell. If you buy when everyone wants
to buy you pay the top price.
Valdez has more mineral resources
close to It than any other town in
Alaska outside of Juneau.
Many gold and copper properties
are near Valdez awaiting only a little
labor or capital to develop them.
Valdez has had several "booms.” It
Is soon to have another. Buy while
property is cheap.
Valdez will be on the map when
some other places are forgotten.
You can get 25 per cent, income
on property in Valdez at present
prices.
In the states if you get five per
cent, net out of rented property you
are 'ucky. In Valdez you can get
from 20 to 30 per cent, a year.
If you have any property to rent,
colections to be made, give your busi
ness to the Northern Real Estate
Exchange, located on Wall street,
phone 59. Live agents. Adv.
TIDE TABLES PORT OF VALDEZ.
Compiled from the official tide ta
bles issued by the Coast and Geodet
ic Survey. The time for high and
low water is for the Port of Valdez
and Is Valdez time. Immediately fol
lowing the t'me of high and low wa
ter is given the height of the tide
in feet and tenths:
Wednesday, April 21.
High tide 3:31 a. m„ 10.8; 5:50 p.
m., 8.5.
Low tide 10:51 p. m., 1.2; 10:23
p. m., 4.1.
Thursday, April 22.
High tide 4:32 a. m„ 10.3; 7:13 p.
m., 8.8.
Low tide 11:59 a. m., 1.4; 11:51 p.
m., 4.2.
Friday, April 23.
High tide 5:56 a. m„ 10.0; 8:10 p.
m., 9.3.
Low tide 1:12 p. m., 1.5.
Mary PIckford “In the Bishop’s Car
riage,” by the Famous Players, at the
Orpheum Thursday. This feature is
a 50-cent production, but the Orpheum
will charge the usual rate of 25 cents.
This film is in five reels.
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OP
Native and f ¥ TIV/IDCD and Building
Puget Sound LUlVlDLlV Materia)
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
Patronize a Home Industry
Valdez Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating.
Motor Boat Supplies. Paints and Oils.
Pumps. Well-Points, Valves T Water. Steam and Suction
and Packing. Hose.
PIPE AND FITTINGS
Notice of Forfeiture.
To Mrs. M. F. Roberts, tier heirs
and administrators and to all it may
concern: You are hereby notified that
I have expended during the past year,
1914, the sum of $66.66 (sixty-six dol
lars and sixty-six cents) lawful money
of the United States in labor and im
provements upon your one-third inter
est in those mining claims lying and
being on Avery river, in the recording
precinct of Valdez, Alaska, which are
known as the Beauty Bird and Beauty
Bird No. 1, the location notices of
said claims being of record in the
office of the commissioner, and rec
orded at Valdez, Alaska, pages num
bered 95, 96, in Book 10, Mining Rec
ords, in order to hold said claims
under the provisions of section 2324
of the Revis d Statutes of the Unit
ed States, concerning annual labor
on mining claims, being the amount
required to ho'd said lode claims for
the period ending December, 1914.
And unless within ninety days after
the completion of the publication of
this notice to-wit: within ninety days
after the 7th day of June, 1916, you
contribute your proportion of such ex
penditure incurred in performing said
annual labor and improvements,
which is the sum of $66.66, your in
terest in said claims will become the
property of your co-partners, who have
made the required expenditure by the
terms of said section.
Dated at -Valdez, Alaska, this 8th
day of March, 1915.
JULIUS RONNING.
Last publication June 7. 1915.
G. O. Reinke, the watchmaker and
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co.
All work guaranteed.
. PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate of'National University
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
in both companies Fourteen vears in
Office Rooms in VALDEZ
Whaling Building.
DR. GERMAN
Phone the dentist
Office rooms orerOnl Drug store. Offloe hours
) a. m.. to 6 p. m . 7 p. m.. to 9 u. m. Sundays
by appointment All work guaranteed
! 1 JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
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LYONS & RITCHIE
< > Attorney* at Law
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Offices in Whaling Building
| Phone lOl Valdes. Alaska
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:: DONOHOE & DIMOND
! ! ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
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WEATHER BULLETIN.
Valdez, Alaska April 21, 1915.
STATION \bove Below, Snow In. WEATHER CONDITIONS
Donnelly . 32
McCallum . 30
Paxson’s . 27
Hogan . 35
Gulkana . . 32
Copper Center .... 28
Tonsina . 30
Teikhell .. 35
BeaTet*' Dam . 42
Summit . 29
Wortman’s . 38
Cloudy, calm, trail bare.
8 Calm, snowing, trail fair.
4 Cloudy, calm, trail muddy.
Cloudy, windy, trail muddy.
Cloudy, calm, no snow on trail.
Cloudy, calm, trail oare.
14 Cloudy, calm trail soft.
13 Cloudy, calm trail bad.
36 Cloudy, calm trail soft.
10J Cloudy, calm, trai' drifted.
8 Cloudy, calm trail soft.
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