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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
H. B. 8ELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23. 1*12. at the postofflce of Valdes.
Alaska, under act of March 3. 1879.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 6, J®17
- USE THE GERMAN SHIPS
By unanimous vote of the senate
the government was urged, by reso
lution, to transfer to itself title and
possession of the German ships in
American harbors. On the heels of
this action came the announcement
from Washington that two German
vessels in United States ports had
been turned over to the entente allies
for transport services, the president
having acted on his own authority.
There is no sound reason why the
German vessels in United States ports
should not be used in our war with
Germany. The government has th£
undoubted right to confiscate them,
but it is a rule of The Hague con
vention, we believe, that compensa
tion should be made to the owners
after the war, for the reason that
they are in fact private property—
something, we as a nation, have long
contended to be invoilable. But prob
ably there would be little objection
in this country to paying for the ships
when the war closed, although the
point might be raised that in sinking
our ships in violation of internation
al law Germany would forfeit the
right to demand compensation for the
vessels confiscated.
At any rate, that point is one that
need not delay the decision for em
ploying the interned vessels to the
advantage of this country and the al
lies. There are about 100 German
ships in our ports that would mater
ially swell the tonnage needed for
defying enemy submarines. Probably
the Germans would not hesitate to
sink them, running the risk of there
by forfeiting any right to compensa
tion, on account of the valuable car:
goes they carried, but such a decision
could be of no concern to us.
The German vessels are being re
paired now and probably every one
that is serviceable will be pressed in
to the war. Tonnage is one of the
most pressing necessities today, and
German tonnage is as welcome as
that of any other nationalities.
ESSENCE OF ABSURDITY
Some enthusiast at Seattle, outlin
ing the necessity for hearty response
to the call for funds for the Red
Cross, and realizing the lethargy of
the people of the Northwest, suggest
ed that a large number of maimed
Canadian soldiers be brought to Se
attle and paraded through the streets
as an evidence of what may be ex
pected as the sequel to sending our
troops to the battlefields of France.
This person,appears to believe that
by harrowing the mothers and fath
ers of young men a greater response
will be given to the call for Red
CroM funds.
As a matter of fact, such a per
i son and such a suggestion should not
1 be countenanced. It is not necessary
to harrow the people with evidences
! of the frightfulness of war to enlist
i their sympathies and support for
1 so well-appreciated a movement as
j the American Red Cross. The people
! very well understand what that or
ganization has done, and when they
are informed of what it can do to
wards lessening the suffering of our
own soldiers in service there is not
the slightest doubt that ample funds
will be forthcoming. It will not be
necessary, as the Seattle enthusiast
suggested, to drench the streets of
Seattle with blood from the slaught
er houses nor t0 bring maimedr'6o1
diers from the rtmilnion StJdm things
are revolting. Such'tTiTngs hre the es
sence of hysteria. things are
disposed to discredit a movement In
stead of giving Impetus thereto.
THE British press is clamoring for
more Information regarding subma
rine losses. The admiralty has with
held details without any apparent
military reason except that lack of
news might tend to depress the crews
of the submarines—an argument
which is completely answered by the
German publication of losses. Secre
tary Lane, of the United States cabi
net, says 400,000 tons of ships have
been sunk in one week by Teutonic
submarines. That is at the rate of
1,600,000 tons a month—and the
Germans said they could starve En
gland by sinking or isolating 1,000,
000 tons a month. The London pap
ers are right in demanding more light
for such a situation cannot be met
by suppressing the facts. Unpleasant
news is better than no news at all.
OHIO does not appear to have giv
en a good account of Itself either in
registry under the conscription act
or in subscribing for the Liberty
Loan.
Ohio is not the state It was when
such men as Garfield, Sherman and
McKinley had to do with the affairs
of the Buckeye state. There has been
a tremendous shifting in population
and in sentiment. Whereas Ohio was
a few years ago one of the most
American of all states, it is now a
wishy-washy wabbling common
wealth that is rapidly losing public
respect.
Bessie Barriscale and Bruce McRae
will appear in "The Green Swamp,”
at the Empress theatre tomorrow
night. This is a story of a wife’s in
sane jealousy and bei* cure. This is
a four-part Triangle feature. Fred
Mace and Polly Moran will appear in
a two-part Keystone comedy, "Love
Will Conquer.” This is an excellent
program, and will be given at the
usual price of admission, 25c. Preced
ed by the Picturegraph, “Siberia.”
Experienced cook wants position
in mining camp or roadhouse. Apply
Mrs. Rucker. k8
Worthington Reynolds, son of H.
D. Reynolds, who recently enlisted in
the American contingent, writes and
reports his safe arrival in France,
Mr. Reynolds is a private in Battery
No. 9, and his address is Amex Force
London, England.
Patten mining stock far sale, $60
per share. Inquire Prospector Office.
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G. A. Harmon, representing the
Harmon Machinery Co., of Cordova,
arrived on the Admiral Watson this
morning, and left later for Shoup bay
and sound points on the Patsy.
A complete line of nugget and
ivory jewelry at the Owl Drug Store.
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Parties not receiving their paper
before six o’clock will confer a kind
ness upon this paper by telephoning
in to the office.
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. •
If it isn’t an Eastman it isn’t a
Kodak. We carry a complete line of
Eastman Kodaks and supplies. Val
dez Drug Store. tf
FOR SALE—Automobile in good
condition; cheap for cash, or reason
able terms to responsible party. In
quire Prospector Office. tf
FOUND—Blue dinghy in Narrows.
Party may have same by applying to
George Reed and paying costs. 3t
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL. Prop*.
VALDEZ ALASKA
Charles W Morris arrived from the
south on the Admiral Farragut.
Lowney'a box Candles at Hunt’s
Candy Kitchen. tf
E. J. McOInks is a recent arrival
in Valdez from the south.
Hunt’s Candy Kitchen, has receiv
ed a large consignment of the popu
lar Krause’s White Chocolates, which
are meeting with popular favor in the
States; also Augustine & Kyers cele
brated candles in one and two pound
boxes. tf
S. W. Shelman arrived this morn
ing on the Admiral Farragut.
ror first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tf
Bruce Rider returned from Cordo
va on the steamer Admiral Farragut.
Scientific hair dyeing leaves the
hair soft and glosBy, does not fade
or wash oiT, guaranteed harmless, at
the Vanitie Shop. tf
James Schutte was a Valdez pas
senger on the Farragut.
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready
to transfe. that baggage for you. tf
Abe Morris is a recent arrival in
the city, coming in on the Farragut.
WANTED—Five cents per pound
will be paid for clean, cotton rags at
the Prospector Office. ' tf
Eli Larson is giving the new post
office building a coat of paint.
Shampooing makes your hair more
beautiful when curled by the perman
ent wave. Demonstration at the Van
itie Shop. tr
Use Rexall Hair Tonic and you will
use no other. Valdez Drug Store, tf
Thursday at the Empress, "The
Beckoning Flame,”
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. F. King went
to Sawmill Bay Saturday night in
their launch, spending the night there
and returning to town last evening.
They caught a large number of fine
trout and secured lots of clams.
FORD TOURING CAR, with extra
wheels, tires, tubes and lots of acces
sories for sale cheap for cash or on
time to responsible party who can
pay a small cash payment down. In
quire Prospector Office. tf
ARMY WIRELESS.
Captai^C. Da F. Chandler, One
of Pershing’s Radio Experts.
General Pershing will have In France
as an expert In wireless, Captain €.
De F. Chandler. Most of the Important
radio work done by the United States
troops while In Mexico was under the
supervision of Captain Chandler.
:i Going To Fairbanks?
Ask For the Sheldon Service
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I! SHELDON AUTO STAGE LINE
Through Service from Valdes to
Fairbanks and all Interior Points.
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For further information call on or
; | address
j liTHE AGENT, at the Prospector Off ice
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Show Your Patriotism
by displaying the American Flag; elegant tub silks, sizes
16x24, 24x36, 32x40. Prices $1, $2 and $3.50 each.
Water Repellant Clothing
Men’s Coats and Trousers of waterproof khaiki cloths—
garments made to stand wear and tear.
Women’s Bib Over All
something new in women’s garments—sensible and prac
tical, light in weight, neat grey stripe, with tight button
cuff bottoms.
Men’s Negligee Shirts
recent arrivals from Clnett, Peabody—the Arrow brand
plain and fancy patterns with either soft or lanndried|cnff
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
Good Goods
PICNIC PARTY SPENDS
SUNDAY AT SAWMILL BAY
The launch Pathfinder conveyed a
picnic party to Sawmill bay yesterday
where a pleasant time was spent fish
ing, clamdigging, and at other amus
ments. The party composed Mr. and
Mrs. D. F. Millard, Mr. and Mrs Wm.
Date, George Mead and son, D. F.
Coleclough, and Capt. Byron Smith.
The party had a fishfry on the beach
and returned late last night.
Tom Selby took a party to Beaver
Dam yesterday returning at 6 o’clock
last night, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fisher,
Private Walter Buchanan and Pri
vate Proteus Brown composed the
party.
George S. Reed came up from Cul
ross Island this afternoon.
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Rates by the Week or Month
Baths In Connection
PHONE 133 MRS.CSYRINC. Pnp.
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When Id Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. PHOV
S'lRICTLv FIRST CLA8S
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaska_
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdez to
Ellamar, Landlock, Fidalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L RIDER
Complete line of Bulk Chocolates.
Candy Kitchen. tf
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 188
PlM Ml Accepted liMH
Regular Communications first Wed
uesday In each month In McKInlej
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
WE PAY
Cast Iron $25 per ton.
Wrought Iron $18 per ton._
Copper $28 per ton.
Brass $18 per ton.
Lead 8Hc per ponnd.
Rubber 7Hc per ponnd.
Qt. Beer Bottles 27He per doz.
Pint Beer Bottles 17H per dsz.
Rags $2.50 per 100 pounds.
Paper $1.00 per 100 pounds.
Manila Rope 4Hc per ponnd.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1043 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
LAUNCH
PATHFINDER
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
Bailing weekly oat of Valdes
will deliver passengers, mail, ex
press and fast freight at any
point on Prinoe William Sound.
RATES REASONABLE
Periodical service by agree
ment to outlying camps a spe
cialty.
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Launch Patsy
for Charter Anwyhere on
VALDEZ BAT
At any lime Day or Night
J. D. Jefferson
VALDEZ, ALASKA
A. M. DIERINGER * -
Valdez Transfer
Campany
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
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General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
AUTOS FOR HIRE
DAT OR NIGHT
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
PROFESSIONAL CAROS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Offices In Fish Building, adjoining
Tillikum Club.
Phone ’IS McKSnley Street
Contract Surgeon, C. S. Army
A. >. Surgeon, U S. Public Health Sery.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Gralial, Katloaal GaWfraHj,
Waaktlftaa, D. C.
DENTIST
la Valdez Since 180S
PHONE 110
Oflee Rooms la Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
OBee Opposite Court Boose
Phoae M VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS c B RITCHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-A T,LAW
OBees la otallsf Balldtap
Phoae 101 -VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D,
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Leases Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SHVEKMAW. flu C.. H D. Ft*.
Jos. A. Silverman PL G.M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Ottes ksert-1 Is 4 p. m -7 is S p. m.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office TeL 1»
Boyle Block Valdea
Candy Wen
E* W. HUNT—la Owl Drag Start.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT-COLD
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Vildez Miners Union Na. 188
Wwlani FidwtHoa «I Mam
W. K. CONLEY