Umbrella Weather
A well selected assortment
of men’s and women’s um
brellas now on display. Pri
ces range from $1.50 to $5.
Box Writing Paper
A new writing paper, “Lady
Washington Linen,” with
two styles of envelopes. Pri
ced a box 60c.
Garden Plans
Those having the courage to
plan gardens this year will
find seed potatoes, onion
sets, and full variety of gar
den seeds.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
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CANDIDATE FOR
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SOLICITS YOUR VOTE FOR RE-ELECTION
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PRIMARY ELECTION, APRIL 30. §
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE
On the Republican Ticket
Third Division, Territory of Alaska
JOSEPH L. REED
OF VALDEZ, ALASKA
Subject to the Will of the Voters at the
Primary Election, April 30,1918
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
R P. SULLIVAN
CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION AS
ROAD COMMISSIONER
ON THE
REPUBLICAN TICKET
AT THE
Primaries April 30, 1918
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
JAMES H. PATTERSON
of VALDEZ, ALASKA.
Has filed for Representative for the
Third Division, Democratic ticket.
Born In New York in 1878. Game to Alaska in 1898. Prospected in
all camps in the interior including Dawson. Resident of Valdes
for fifteen years. Twice mayor of Valdes and several times aieet
ed as councilman. Blacksmith by trade. If he receives the nomi
nation Mr. Patterson promises to give his time and attention to leg
islation for Alaskans.
GOVERNOR STKONG
WAN I MACHINE
TO ENDORSE HIM
Offered to Work with Organization
and Then Realgn Place
Within Year
There haa been a lot of fine talk
about the "bravery" of Oov. J. F. A.
Strong for standing erect and fight
ing the "Democratic Machine,” and
sacrificing hts political career there
by. This Is simply another masquer
ade costume. Let the facts expose it.
When It became apparent that
there was opposition to the reap
pointment of Oov. Strong, opposition
originating among the rank and file
of the Democratic party In Alaska
which those who had been chosen to
represent that party in the organi
zation felt that they could not longer
resist. Gov. Strong sent word to the
organization that if his reappoint
ment were opposed he would destroy
the party in Alaska. “I will show
them that I can tear down as much
of the party as any one man," he
declared. But this threat only made
more determined the opposition, be
cause it but illustrated the "person
al” nature of his conception of his
official and party position.
Then what did Gov. Strong do?
He tried to make peace with the
organization. He sent word to the men
who constituted the Democratic or
ganization that he was becoming tir
ed of being Governor of Alaska any
how, and that if the leaders would
endorse him for reappointment he
would “work with the organization
and would resign within less than a
year from the date of his reappoint
ment.” He said, further, that his
choice for a successor would be Judge
Jennings. THIS WAS AFTER JUDGE
JENNINGS HAD DIRECTED THAT
THE CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
IN THE DELEGATESHIP CONTEST
SHOULD BE ISSUED TO CHARLES
I A. SULZER.
Let It be sain to the credit of Na
tional Committeeman T. J. Donohoe
and the others of the Democratic or
ganization that they decided they
could not agree to the recommenda
tion of a man for high office “who
had only a promise to resign within
a year to commend him.” We want
to recommend a man whom we do not
want to resign, said Mr. Donohoe and
t lie others.
At this time, it is also fair to say,
the Democratic organization did not
believe that it would be strong enough
to encompass the defeat of Governor
Strong for reappointment. While it
! was believed that he was a foreigner.
I masquerading as an America!!, it was
I believed the facts were probably so
! well covered that it would be impos
j.sible to produce the truth. However,
iso thoroughly impressed were (he Na
tional Committeeman and the major
ity of the Territorial Central Com
mittee of the fact that Gov. Strong
had completely failed to measure up
to the standard of efficiency and cour
age and capacity to lead that should
be that of the Governor of the Ter
ritory, and so completely convinced
were they that he was hopelessly un
der the power of Wickersham and ut
terly unfit for the position, that It was
agreed that they could not in con
science recommend him for reappoint
ment. They expected that he would
be reappointed in spite of them, but
they felt that it were better to lose a
battle fighting for the good of Alaska
than to Mom to win one in an unjus
tifiable compromise.
The organisation stood faithfully
by principle and the people of Alaska
rather than to surrender to expedi
ency.—Empire.
STEAMER SAILINGS
Steamship Alameda—Will arrive in
Valdez some time tomorrow.
Steamship Northwestern — Sailed
south from Valdes April 28.
Vote for J. L. REED, Territorial
Representative. Republican ticket, kl
FOR SALE
The launch N. & S., forty feet long,
11 1-2 feet beam, powered with 23
horsepower Union engine, heavy duty
In fine conditions. Complete equip
ment, cheap for cash. Apply to M. J.
CALLAGHAN, Valdez, Alaska, kml
Carl Schmidt and family sailed on
the steamship Northwestern for Ju
neau where he will make his home in
the future. Mr. Schmidt will be in the
employ of the Alaska Beverage Co.
FURS HADE UP
Furs remodeled, also new skins
made up in all the latest styles. Prices
very reasonable. Special attention
paid to Alaska trade. All work guar
anteed. Richmond Furs, 305 Cham
ber of Commerce Bldg, Tacoma.
Wash. tf
Burt Ford was a passenger for Se
attle on the steamship Northwestern.
ATTENTION LADIES
Flowers and fruit effects for your
spring hat. At Adam Swan’s . tf
Raymond Hoyt returned to Cordo
va on the steamship Northwestern.
DIXIE BUTTER SCOTCH
and caramels. The best there Is. Val
dez Drug Co. tf
Tomorrow is the primary election;
there is little excitement manifested
in town over the event.
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Anything you want in the line of |
photography—Jenner can do it for
you. tf |
Madeline Burton and Jos. Smith
were Cordova passengers on the j
Northwestern.
NOTICE TO THE rt'BLIC
Ansco Films Will
fit any standard make o f camera.
They are the standard. Guy E. Cam |
eron. 11 j
William Kent, Gust Kring, James
North Matthew Scott, Wm. Scott and '
Frank W. Chambers were passengers j
for Seattle ou the steamship North- J
western, where they will enlist in the J
army.
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JUST RECEIVED
A new line of Eastman Kodak sup
plies, Valdez Drug Co. tf
Vote for J. L. REED. Territorial
Representative. Republican ticket, kl
FOR SALE
One 30 U. S. Rifle. 1895 Model.
One box 30 U. S. shells.
One shotgun shell vest, 12 gauge.
3 boxes 12 gauge shells.
Apply Prospector Publishing Com
Fairbanks reports 24 above today,
with windy, cloudy weather. Snow is
falling at several points along the
trail today, and at many places the
trail Is nearly impassable on account
of slush. Rain is falling at Gulkana.
A new shipment of
Goods will arrive on
the next boat including
the Spring Millinery.
E. WINTER
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO LIBERTY
LOAN HAVE REACHED TOTAL
OF
$42,000
Valdez - - - $22,000
Granby Mine - 5,000
EDamar - - . 15,000
The Honor Flag has been won and ordered by
wire some time ago. The additional honor of a large
blue star in the center is now assured—requiring but
$4,000 more.
CAMPAIGN CLOSES MAY FOURTH
Let us make a whirlwind finish and place our
record where it will be hard to reach.
The First Bank of Valdez
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