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6TEWART A SELBY, Proprietors
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Published Daily Except Sunday
Entered as .Second-Class Mail Matter,
July 23. 1S12. at the postoffice of Valdes,
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1876.
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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1917.
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ALASKA, THK WONDKRLAND.
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Disclaiming any Intention to be
stow undue praise or cast bouquets,
and being not largely concerned if
they be bouquets or otherwise so long
as they fit well within the limits of
truth and justice, we rise to remark
ihat this glorious Alaskan wonder
land of ours was created by the gods
to be Fortuna's favorite trystirig
place, and the home of her special
wards.
To him of those whose thoughts
dwell alone upon the material and
transitory incidents of life sin freely
gives satiety to his essentia! want
from her gold and game-infested hills
and dales, her food-producing waters,!
her tiower-eovered, berry-laden moun
tains and tile quick-growing fertility
of her soil.
To him of those whose mind turns
to the entrancing magic of music and
poesy and the arts beautiful, she of
fers brooks and rills and cataracts
which sing unnumbered lays in every
tone from the lender cadence of a
falling (lower to tlie crashing volume
of a thousand thunders; her spectral
crags and fairy groves and shimmer
ing lakes are the abiding place of ev
ery muse and all the graces, and in
unequalled brilliance of her sunsets,
and the ever-shifting lights and shad
ows of her landscapes, he may realize
the ultimate earthly loveliness and
charm.
To him of them whose heart yearns
to touch the psychic altitudes of life,
to dwell upon the whence and whither
of the soul, and the end and a'.m of
man, the wide earth offers nothing
that will compare with the remote
fastnesses and unbroken solitudes of
Alaska, the wonderland.—Exchange.
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| WHEN yon see a paper which has
ardently taken the Republican side
of a campaign strongly championing
! Democratic office holders, it is a ten
| to one shot that there is a quid pro
quo. We have yet to see either the
, Republican or Democratic organ who
;had any white space to waste upon the
: opposition party without expecting
[something in return for it. The high
standard of journalism never gets so
high I hat it refuses to aid friends and
champion enemies, if the Governor |
is a Democrat the endorsement ot T lie
Times or any other yuasi-Republican
sheet undoubtedly hurts his candi
dacy. If a paper is endorsing the man
irrespective of his politics, how does
it happen that you never see one of
these sheets championing a Socialist j
or Prohibitionist? Many times these
gentlemen, personally, are far better I
men than the old party candidates, j
If Governor Strong had cast his vote '
against Mr. Wickersham instead of for |
him he would not now be receiving I
'these fulsome editorials commenting j
upon his great ability and undying re- j
gard for the wishes of the people. I
Had the Governor cast his vote for j
Mr. Sulzer. in accordance with the:
law and the facts, these hybrid Re
publicans would not be so lavish with
their affectionate phrases. The man
who deviates from party lines cannot
txpect to receive the support of his
party, and it is up to the dominating
party, and it alone, to say who shall
or shall not represent it in office.
THE HOQUIAM paper conducted
by Representative Albert Johnson of
Washington is out in a lengthy de
fense of Judge Wickersham for dele
gate, and among causes attributed to i
his defeat is the fact lhat much mon
ey was sent into the territory by the!
liquor interests which was used to de-1
feat Wickersham. The Hoquiam pa- ,
per states that Wickersham was the!
choice of the people, and that he has i
wrongfully had the delegateship with-.
held troni him. Which goes to show
how smart a man may be in his own
bailiwick and show his ignorance
when he gets away from home. The
fact of the matter is that the people
wanted a change: they were tired of
one-man rule: they were willing to
try something new. If the Washing
ton Congressman desires to ascertain
the wishes of the people and can per
suade his Tacoma confrere to run
again, we will show him how little he
(knows about the wishes of the people
jof Alaska.
THK Cordova Times states that tile
Prospector is unreasonable for criti
cising the Anchorage Times because,
as a Republican paper, it endorses the
present governor to succeed himseil,
and states that any paper should be
allowed to make “free, unbiased crit
icisms of an official.” There's the
rub, Bro. Steele, the Times has been
free enough in its criticisms, but we i
have yet to see an unprejudiced, un
biased one emanate from the t'oun-,
tain head of its inspiration.
THE EMPRESS
SATURDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
Introductory Picture Canimated Nooz
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS
HAROLD LOCKWOOD
AND
MAY ALLISON
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THE MASKED RIDER
A FIVE PART METRO FEATURE
SUNDAY—“A MILLION A MINUTE"
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Regular Admission .... 25c
STEAM HEAT N’EWJjY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MUX, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS are coming i
fast and furious in town at the pres
ent time, and the man, youth, woman
or girl who can keep up with them
will be a busy body. Last night the
schools held exercises, the volunteers
drilled, the band held a meeting, and .
there was a party going on. To have!
I attended all these in the same night I
would have proved impossible so each (
iperson attended the one his or her
dictates prompted. When a town seta!
eo it has more than one function peri
evening it is an indication tliat it is*
getting beyond the magnitude and
ideas of a small tank town, where per
sons are insulted if they are not in
vited to each and everything going on.
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| "MEN are made in 'job lots,’ like!
i their own cravats. Their cravats will;
j differ in texture and color and quality
land price. But each one is innately!
i neckties. Use it as a garter or, a
itourniquet or a strangler's noose, it;
still is a man’ sdeadly necktie. Its1
I use may be ruined, but its necktique!
| is deathless. Except poets—and per-|
| haps scientists—men are themselves I
[like that. They cannot get away from j
the Adam. Nor can women get away I
from the Eve. But Eve was not a;
type, hut a somewhat pleasant human!
ensemble. While Adam was a type'
and a sufficiently nasty one: a rotter!
and a welcher; doubtless he was the!
Good Scout type of his day.”—Mary|
Maclane.
A WOMAN may be able to keep j
some secrets but she generally makes;
a clean breast of it wben she wears;
a decollctte gown.
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A MAN may be smart enough to
profit by his business mistakes, but
when it comes to getting married he
will make the same old slip a half!
dozen times.
HUMAN nature is so constituted
that the man who has never been able (
to accumulate anything always knows
j more than his boss about the busi
1 ness.
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MOST of us believe that any man I
who has more than we have has morel
[than lie is entitled to.
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IN THEIR eagerness to make hay I
while the sun shines some people'
I would even cut a grass widow.
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1 WE ARE all philosophers when we I
step on the other fellow's toes; but!
•it is different when he steps on ours, j
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j THE ((Uickest way to learn whether;
a person is to he trusted or not is to'
trust them.
Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day was first observed at
Norfolk, Virginia, May 6. 19US. The j
object of the recognition of the day;
is to brighter the lives of our moth-i
| ers, and to make them more, honored, j
loved and protected by their children.;
'To remind sons and daughters, espe-;
icially busy successful men and worn-j
!en, of the unselfish devotion of their!
■ mothers and possibly of their own sel-;
j fish neglect of their parents. The sec- j
ond Sunday in May is the day sug-.
gested as appropriate to this purpose, i
I Every man. woman and child who.
; feels that he or she had or has the|
best mother that ever lived, is asked j
to observe the day. Show your moth-!
er some special kindness this day <n i
words of affection and appreciation;!
by a gift or a visit to her, or by a let- j
ter to her. Honor her faith and >
example by attendance at some place
of worship, if possible in her com
pany. If she be not living, bless the
life of some other mother in memory
of her. No true mother is too rich
or too poor not to appreciate such fil
ial remembrance.
Window Shades with fixtures, ring!
and cord, C5 cents at Emporium. We!
have new goods and remount shade j
rollers for 50 cents. tf
Ladies' Coats, Skirts, Middies,.
; Shirt Waists, Men’s Dress and Sport j
! Shirts at the Emporium. tf j
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j A new assortment of Sailor and!
! Sport Hats just received on today’s
boat at Mrs. Winter’s. tf
Miner Ads. bring RESULTS.
All of the latest Books, Magazines i
i and News Papers received on each |
: boat. Valdez Drug Co. tf !
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j A pretty line of colored crochet I
j cotton and stamped pillow slips at;
jthe Needlecraft Shop. tf j
For Sale.
1 complete sawmill outfit with plan-j
ers (Russell & Co.) 11-13. Nominal!
h. p. 35. Indicated h. p. 77.
Circular saws and other materials •
1 new Willamette Donkey engine,:
8%-10.
1 slightly used Willamette Donkey!
Engine 7 >4-10.
2 (slightly used Florry Donkey En-1
gines. 7-10. *
For further information write or:
wire
ALASKA ANTHRACITE RY. CO.
Per Geo. W. Nelson. :
tf Katalla. Alaska, j
HILL BROS. ’ COFFEE, THE BLEND PERFECTION.
Fresh Fruits
and Vegetables
P REQUENT shipments of fresh goods enable us to have
• j * I on sale at all times a complete supply of choice fruits and
vegetables including
NEW POTATOES
NEW CABBAGE
(T’CIMBERS
TOMATOES
ASPARAGUS
GREEN PEPPERS
CAU1JKLOWEH
. CHOIf’KMT Al’I'LKN
oranges
HAVANAS
KI/ORIDA (iKAI’EKKl'fT
' STRAWBERRIES
(’(K AM TS
TARN LEV
BAKERY CREA TIONS- - - Fresh Breads, Cakes, Doughnuts, Cookies
and other Bakery Delicacies always ready tor delivery
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS V
Ingrain & Bush Building
iniiUMH—iimn—inMirmnTifiiiTniniiinMn—n—ItmntnTlltH'iliniTlIl __
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
A. M. D1ERINGER
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 of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un*
less Paid for in Advance
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SENATOR HI BBARD
RECEIVES GOLD WATCH
When the territorial legislature
adjourned early this month. Senator
Hubbard, President of the Senate,
received a handsome gold watch from
his confreres. Senator Sundback. on
behalf of the Senate, made the presen
tation speech, to which Senator Hub
bard replied in a happy vein.
Speaker Hess of the House of Rep
resentatives. was also presented with
a handsome Howard watch by bis as
sociates.
Hunt’s Specials.
Apricot Sherbet. Vanilla Cream and
Banana Specials at Hunt’s Candy
Kitchen Sunday. 2t
EVEBY SHVIN6
IS * BI6 SAVINS
These days—economise with
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
The perfect dough raiser—
costs half the price of the higli
priced cream of tartar hind
and raises the dough better.
. ASK YOl’R GROCKR
One Pound 25c.
Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle Wash.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—la Owl Drug Stare.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT COLD
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies t Bods, 15c per dozen.
French, R»e and White Bread 12 1-2
cents per loaf. Orders taken (or special
occaaioas
CHRIST KtMiSTAL), I'ropr.
PHONE 17 - Three deors hel*» Q»l Dr*s
WE PAY
28 cents per pound for Copper
18 cents per pound for Brass
8c lb. for Rubber Shoe*.
7c lb. for head.
820.00 per ton for cast iron.
815 per ton Wrought Iron.
5c per lb. for Rope.
per pound for Rags.
$20.00 per ton for Paper.
27c per dor.. Beer Bottles, qts.
17c doit. Beer Bottles, pints.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1043 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
Wbea If Seward Step at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. Ppop
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaska
Arctic Hotel
Watch This •
PHONE 133 MRS. SYRING. Pr*p
Remember your friends by sending
them a Panoramic View, a new lot
just received. Valdez Drug Co tf
Tor first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable 'prices try the Mer
chants' Cafe.
Location notices, both quartz and
placer, for Eale at the Prospector of
fice.
A fresh lot of Haas' Caudies receiv
ed on last boat, from 50 cents to 52
a box. Valdez Drug Co. tf
PHOI KSSIO.VU. CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
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tllBi'm out Valdez Drug • ».
Phone *15 llrhirfr.i <i(rrrl
I Contract S\irt run, U. S. ArniJB^
i A. \. Surteon, l.' S Public Health Serv
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKER1LLE
(tnidMtr National l Diversity,
WtiiMngiM, D. C.
DENTIST
In Vukhv. Since 1«f»S
PH OK 110
Office Koonos in Whaling Building
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DONOHOE & DIMOND
V1TOR.VEVS-AT-LAW
un« Oaiioaite Court Hoaac
Pfcaac 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LTONa A B R IT CHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE »
ITTOnSETt-aT'lAW
Olita fa Wkillac Balldlac
Pkaat 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
■It'XEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Kitted l/enses (hound
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. Pk.G..M. D. Prop
Jo*. A. Silverman Pb. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AXI> SI KUKON
Office kour<—1 to 4 p. ■ --7 to 8 p. m.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 1Tt» Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valtlez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108 k
Free Mi Ampt«i MiMh
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in. McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
P. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
W. M CONLEY Prwidsat.
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