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WKDNKSIMY, MARCH 13, 1IM8
Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!
--—
WAR.
HEAR me. my warriors! My heart
Is sick and sad;
Our chiefs are killed,
The old men are all dead;
It is cold and we have no blankets;
The little children are freezing to
death.
Hear me, my warriors! My heart Is
sick and sad;
From where the sun now a tarda I
will fight no more forever;
—Joseph. Nez Perce War Chief.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE
WEST?
“ ’Tis with our judgments as our
watches,” said Alexander Pouer
"none go just alike yet each believes
his own.” And the truth of the obser
vation is emphasized frequently in
discussions by arm chair experts of
the probable developments of the war.
The approach of spring marks the op
en season for the long distance strate
gists.
The simple fact is that nobody not
in the confidence of the high com
mands of the two groups of nations
locked in the death struggle knows
anything definite about the plans for
the spring campaign, and probably
the great leaders themselves *are
somewhat at sea, because much if not
everything depends upon circum
stances which cannot be foreseen.
Consequently one guess is as good as
another.
The common impression among ob
servers whose opinions are given
weight because they are the best
available is that the Germans will
launch the much advertised offensive
in the West. Where it will be made
nobody knows, but it is not likely
to be confined to one particular sec
tor at first. The Germans have most *
of their eastern forces in the West
and probably can strike now as ad
vantageously as they will 'be able to
do at any time in the future. Whether
the blow will be confined mainly to
the Franco-Belgian front or whether
it wil be centered in Italy of per
haps in the Balkans is the veriest
guesswork. The chancellor said last
week that the neutrality of Switzer
land in any event would be respect
ed, and if that is true the fear of an
invasion of France through Switzer
land1 from Italy in groundless.
Just now one school of observers
is inclining to the view that von Hin
denburg as a result of late develop
ments in Russia will not launch his
contemplated drive in the West this
spring. It bases its opinion on the no
tion that the kaiser, realizing the
western line is impregnable, will con
tinue his defensive tactics in France
and center his efforts on seizing Rus
sian territory to be used for trading
purposes when ultimately the world
conference opens about the green ta
ble.
If that view proves to be correct— *
and it is by no means widespread—
a new aspect is placed on the whole;
situation, particularly so far as the
central empires pre concerned.
But the entente, in any event, can
hardly be expected to dawdle away
the summer waiting for the German
Mow. In fact, it would not be at all
surprising if the allies rather than'
their foes launched the big offensive.;
They are superior in men and their.
• embers are being Increased dallyi
with fresh recruits from America. Be-]
shies, they have an overwhelming su-1
"eriorlty of guns and ammunition. In .
"Mte of the advantage the Germans
have had in being able to draw the
fo-ces from Russia, they still are in
ferior in men and in materials in the
West. In view of this fact It is reas
onable to believe that the allies have
plans of their own for a "grand at—
tack.” The difference Is that they
have not advertised their plans to the
world.
President Wilson recently said that
the climax of the war would come this
year. That is the commonly accepted
view, but there is nothing in the stars
to indicate that peace actually will
come this year—although, indeed,
anything may happen. If the United
States were fully prepared and in ac
tion the end of the war in 1918 would
be within the range of probability but
it is doubtful that the draw which will
break the German’s hack will find its
way to Prance this year.
Yet there is no reason why the al
lies should be unduly cast d<yyn. Their
maximum strength will be needed to
win. but they will win. It will mean
secrifice for every America®, but those
sacrifices should lie accompanied by
confidence, not by depression.
SWAT THK KAI8KR
When the war is over. Laddie,
Just take a tip from me—
There’ll be no German submarines
Diving through the sea.
For the "Vaterland” of Kaiser Bill,
(The guy we’re going to lick)
Will have a brand new kaiser
And the same will be a Mick. t
We’ll change the song "The Wacht
'am Rhine”
Into an Irish reel,
And make the Dutchmen dance it
If so inclined we feel.
For the police force of Berlin
Will be Micks from County Clare,
When we put an Irish kaiser
In the palace over there.
Sure, in every German parkway,
There’ll be a sweet colleen.
And the fields of waving sauerkraut
We will plant with shamrocks
green.
No liverwurst or sausage when the
Dutchman drinks his "suds”—
He’ll get corn beef and cabbage
And good old Irish spuds.
The heathen guns and gasbombs—
We’ll throw them all away—
And make them use shillalahs
Or bricks of Irish clay.
They'll sport no Iron crosses,—
Sure, ’tis shamrocks they will wear.
When we put an Irish kaiser
In the palace over there.
—Los Angeles, (Cal.) Herald.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
CHAS. A. SULZER
i
Candidate For Re-election
As
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
I
From Alaska
“In deciding to enter the primaries as a candidate for Delegate to
i Congress from Alaska, I feel Impelled to make a brief statement to
the people of the territory. It is now nearly a year since I was seated
1 In the House as Alaska’s representative to dongress. During the most
i of this time the United States has been engaged In a world war, and
every resource of the nation, Including money and man power Is be
! ing devoted to the single purpose of winning this great war. Every
member of congress in considering legislation for the nation, has
placed the country’s war needs above all needs and requirements and
1 has subordinated his desires to the military establishment of the
i United States.
“Alaska nas responded nobly to the nation’s call. She has given
her share willingly and unstintlngly. When the democratic party
went before the people of Alaska In November, nineteen sixteen, It
i stood for a certain constructive program which embodied as Its prin
cipal elements a wider measure of home rule for the territory, and a
1 sane and rational policy in the development of natural resources and
i every possible aid to the pioneers of the country.
“I have introduced among others the following bills In congress
1 which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
"Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
i rule the dominating principle.
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all, and the protection of the salmon supply from depletion.
"Making changes In the homestead laws by abolishing the eighty
rod reservation.
“Authorizing free surveys of homesteads In Isolated sections.
"Changing the game laws so as to give the people a better oppor
tunity to use the game of the country without its being slaughtered. J
“Extending the federal farm loan act to Alaska.
“Providing for the care of Alaska’s Insane within the territory.
“At all times I have endeavored to keep constantly In mind the
needs of the territory and the people of the territory. In spite of the
war some measure of progress has been achieved. I have assisted in
passing a law which helped the prospector by suspending assessment
work on claims during the years nineteen seventeen and nineteen
eighteen. The extension of the wireless and cable system in Alaska has
been accomplished with "bright prospects for a further extension.
“Recognition has been forced for Alaska In the matter of appoint
ments to the second series of training camps for officers. Contracts
which prevented the farmers of the Interior from supplying army
posts with their vegetables are cancelled.
"Suggestions and requests that I again go before the people of i
Alaska have come to me from Alaskans all over the territory. Relt- (
eratlng my desire to serve the best interests of Alaska I am submit
ting my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for i
Delegate to Congress.” ,
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MARCH TIDE TABLE
Wednesday, March 13.
First high tide 0:19 a. m., 9.6.
Second high tide 12:41 p. m., 9.5.
First low tide 6:30 a. m., —1.2.
Second low tide 6:47 p. m„ —0.8.
Thursday, March 14.—
First high tide 0:56 a. m., 10.1.
Second high tide 1:28 p. m., 9.1.
First low tide 7:17 a. m., —1.6.
Second low tide 7:25 p. m., —0.4.
Friday, March 15.—
First high tide 1:35 a. m., 10.3.
Second high tide 2:16 p. m., 8.4.
First low tide 8:04 a. h., —1.7.
Saturday, >^rch 16.—
First high tide, 2:16 a. m., 10.1.
Second high tide 3:06 p. m., 7.5.
First low tide 8:53 a. m., —1.4.
Second low tide 8:43 p. m., 1.1.
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of the United States:
All Germans who have not taken
out their full citizenship papera must
report to the postmaster between the
dates of March 18th and 23rd and be
registered.
Aliens will give strict attention to
this notice as any alien who falls to
register will be prosecuted.
P. R. BRENNEMAN,
if U. S. Marshal.
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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 night at 8:00
"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
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ED. WOOD. W. P.
C. J. TODD. Sec.
Order of Eastern Star
Valdez Chapter No. 5
STATED communications, flrst 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" Miners
Frank Gustafson, President,
Vaides Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
Valdai Alaska.
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