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July 23. 1912. at the postofflce of Valde*.
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1879.
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MONDAY, APRIL 10, 11)17
“ALIEN ENEMIES.”
“Obey the law; keep your mouth
shut,” says the attorney general of the
United States in reply to a request for
Information as to how Germans in
this country should conduct them
selves during the war. Passing over
the phrasing of the warning which is
at least forcible and expressive, it
clearly shows that "alien enemies" as
unnaturalized Germans,in this coun
try are officially characterized, need
have no fear of ill-treatment as long
as they endeavor to live up to the
;aws of the country.
it would be at variance with Ameri
can ideals to deal harshly with Ger
man residents merely because of the
existence of a state of war. There are
millions of splendid men and women
of German citizenship in the United
States and Alaska, who realize their
duty in these trying times, and whose
liberties need not he abridged.
The president’s proclamation de
claring a state of war to exist dealt
rally with the status of German resi
dents in this country. The possessor
t;f firearms, cipher codes and the liK
is properly prohibited and alien ene
mies are forbidden to attack by writ
ing any of the constituted authorities
in this country or to approach a cer
tain distance of military or naval de
fenses, but otherwise their liberties
are not seriously restricted if they
live up to the dictates of common
sense and the statutes. The procla
mation makes it plain that so long as
they are peaceful and law abiding
they will not be disturbed and enjoins
all people of the United States “to
treat aliens with such friendliness
as may be compatable with loyalty
and allegiance to the United States.”
It is only the part of precaution for
the government to deal drastically
with alien enemies who work against
this country’s interests.
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INCREASING PRODUCTION.
The government has tackled one of1
the biggest problems incident to the
war in directing the secretary of ag
riculture to take steps to deal with
the food supply of the nation. The,
aim is to increase the output of ag
ricultural products and to augment
the production of livestock in the Uni
ted States. The problem already has
been taken up in a general way, in
anticipation of the war trouble, but
now it will be handle^ systematic
ally.
Fortunately this is a phase of the
war in which everybody can enlist.
It is proposed to urge people to util
ize vacant lots in towns as well as
waste and semi-arid lands. The acre
age possible is almost unlimited and
rests with the people themselves.
Th allies will depend largely upon
tfiis country for their food supplies,
as they have in the past, it is reported
by experts that the food crops this
year will be short throughout the
world. This fact is due largely to the
absence of men from the tields of
labor in nearly all great countries in
the world. In the United States near
ly a million men will be withdrawn
from the mills and the tields this year.
In order to feed them as well as the
millions of others who are fighting
against Germany, every person at
home should turn farmer, if not as
an occupation, as an avocation.
The importance of the food ques
tion cannot be overestimated nor im
pressed too often upon the people. It
is for the people themselves to keep
down prices by co-operating with the
government in increasing production
—the only antidote of a still higher
cost of living.
THOSE ninety-one German ships in
American ports with a total tonnage
of 600,000 is a noble prize of war,
and will constitute a large merchant
marine in themselves.
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THE main reason for the entrance
of the South American republics into
the war is lo allow the United States
ships access to their ports at all times.
Had these repunlics remained neutral
American ships would have been de
nied such access and inevitably in the
end would have resulted In a conflict
with this country. The smaller South
American republics could not afford
to incur the enmity of the United
States and therefore promptly went to
war with her.
DEATH HI/OW AIMED
AT DIG WAR PROKITH
WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 14.—
Yesterday the government invoked
[lor the first time its drastic powers
to strike a. death blow at exhorbitant
war profits.
Under authority of the last naval
appropriation bill a manufacturer
was directed to furnish a large order
of war supplies at a price fixed by the
government far lower than the figure
voluntarily submitted. If the order is
not obeyed the plant will be taken;
over by the government. Officials
would not disclose the name of the
manufacturer nor the agency thru
which the order was given. It was
said, however, that President Wilson
and his advisors were firmly resolved
mat Only iair ana reaBunamc tuai^j
should be paid by the nation to its;
citizens for the things that are nec-|
essary to make ready for War.
European governments are paying
an average of 10 per cent profit on
war material purchased in the United
States. It was asserted authoritatively
that the government of the United
States intends to buy its own sup
plies at less than that rate of profit
to the seller.
"THE TWO ORPHANS”
AT EMPRESS THEATRE
Henrietta (Theda Bara) and Louise
(Jean Sothern) are the two orphans.
Henrietta is vividly beautiful and
Louise, while equally fair to look
upon, is blind. On the death of the)’
parents in a French province they a
sent to Paris where an uncle lies
promised to provide for them. Oa
their arrival in the capital. Henrietta,
who has attracted the eye of the ras
cally Marquis De Presles, is abducted
by his orders. Louise falls into hands
of Mother Frochard, a professional!
beggar. Mother Frochard has two
sons, Jacques, a swaggering handsome,
daredevil, too proud to work and Pi-,
erre, a hunch-back, who earns an hon-j
est living grinding knives. In the!
squalid cellar that the Frochards call!
home, Louise is terrified by the un
welcome "attentions paid to her by j
Jacques. Pierre, on the other hand,.
does all in ms power 10 protect tnei
blind waif. Meanwhile Henrietta hasi
been taken to the Marquis chateau.
Frightened by her experiences and
half mad with apprehension, she ap-|
peals to the assembled guests, one of j
whom, Chevalier de Vaudrey. rescues |
her after a duel with De Presles. Woni
by Henrietta’s appealing beauty, the I
Chevalier wishes to marry her. His!
father indignantly refuses his consent!
and causes the girl to be sentenced to
prison and exile. How she escapes
this fate, and with her blind sister
finds the way to peace and happiness
makes a story of compelling charm,
and thrilling interest.
The Two Orphans will be followed
by a comedy and a Pathe News.
At the Empress theatre tomorrow
(Tuesday) night.
Jack Dougherty, formerly a resi
dent of Valdez, and who went from
I here to Fairbanks, was a passenger
on the Northwestern for Anchorage.
1 Anything in nugget and ivory jew
; elry at Valdez Drug Co.
Major P. \V. Davison of the Alaska
j Hoad Commission, returned yester
day from a business trip to Juneau.
| A new line of heaters priced right
| at Mead’s. tf
District Attorney Spence returned
from Cordova yesterday, where he lias
been attending court.
Downey’s Box Candies at Hunt’s
Candy Kitchen. tf
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
HIGH PRICES FOR
CANNED SALMON
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Captain Blodgett,' the veteran can
nery man of Kodiak Island was a
through passenger on the Watson en
route to that place. Capt. Blodgett
has been outside for some time, his
return having been delayed by illness,
and he is anxious to reach his desti
nation to get things in readiness for
the coming canning season. The crew
for the cannery went through on the.
Admiral Evans some time since. Capt.
Blodgett states that the outlook for
the fishing industry t his summer is the
finest in its history. The salmon mar
ket is completely sold out and he says
anyone having a stock on hand at this
ime could get $9.50 or better per
case. Brokers, he says are anxious
to contract for the coming season's
catch of reds at $8 per case and for
humpies $5 per case.
Referring to the canning industry,
the Captain stated that all the Alas
ka canneries were making prepara
tions to greatly increase their pack
:his season. At his own cannery, be
side the usual pack, the Captain has
installed a new line of machinery for
packing half pound flats. At Cordova
lie says, the Carlisle Packing Co., has
increased the capacity of its plant and
expects to put up 250,000 cases of
salmon during the coming season and (
anticipates no great difficulty in ac
.'omplishingjts object.
As fish has advanced so has the
cost of labor, cans and bases. Cans
have increased 50 cents per case over
last season, labor is higher, and the
cost of provisions much in excess of
last season’s prices. Despite this, the
Captain states, if there is a good run
of fish the canneries will make excel
lent profits.
AMERICA’S ENTRANCE
IK FACT WITHOUT EQUAL
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PARIS. April 16.—“We all have
the feeling that something great, sur
passin the proportions of a political
event, has just been accoihplished.”
jaid Premier Ribot in an address to
day in the chamber of deputies.
"Entrance into the war with us of
the most pacific democratic country
in the world is a historic fact with
out equal.”
The premier’s address was deliver
( d in the presence of Wm. G. Sharp,
ihe American ambassador, and tne j
.tlier members of the diplomatic}
corps. The ministerial benches and j
ihe members' seats were filled and the |
galleries were crowded.
“After having done everything to j
demonstrate *-> us its attachment to
,eaco," Mr. Ribot continued, “tne
great American nation solemnly de- j
dares it cannot remain neutral in :
the great conflict between right and i
violence, between civilization and ,
barbarism.”
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Evans Sailing Postponed.
Advices received at the local j
steamship office state that the sailing j
of the Admiral Evans from Seattle I
scheduled for April 17, has been post- j
poned until 9 p. m., April 18.
Wireless Sealed.
The Northwestern had her wireless
apparatus sealed in accordance with
orders received by Capt. Hunter. The
Captain stated that he did not know
the object of the order, but said that
he was permitted to use the wireless
when he got outside the three-mile
limit.
WANTS AMERICAN PACT.
Miliukoff, Ruaaian Foreijjn Min
iater, Would Ranaw Old Treaty.
'‘.Nothing now stands ill thT; way of a
new commercial treaty between Has
sia and the United States." said the
new foreign minister. Professor Paul
Miiiukoff. lie added. "1 think I am
right in saying that the United States
is eager for the resumption of old com
menial relations and for the removal
of all tile disabilities governing .lews
lure.
Garden Time Is Coming
Chpice Variety of Seeds
OTHING tends to “boost ” a com
^ munity like well kept gardens, either
_flower or vegetable, and Valdez gar
dens have long been the admiration and
wonder of visitors. To have a successful
gat den you must first have good, fresh seeds,
such as are adapted to the soil.
This store offers you selected seeds of
choice varieties—guaranteed fresh; also all
the necessary gardening implements such as
spades, rakes, hoes, trowels, etc.
Start a tew boxes (ft plants now, and help re
duce the high cost ot living by having your own
vegetable garden this summer.
Protect your garden and flower beds with our galvanized poultry
netting—Comes three and five foot widths.
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all point*
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
OWL DRUG CO.
The only Rexall Store in
Valdez.
Prescriptions a Specialty.
Ss'.isfaction Guaranteed
A. M. DIERINGEE
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Point6.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
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t’diversity Club Meeting.
The University club will meet this
evening with Dr. J. A. Silverman.
A full and complete line o* Cigars, |
Cigarettes. Smoking Tobacco and j
Pipes. Valdez Drug Co. tf i
The launch Pathfinder returned
yesterday front westward Sound
points. j
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Ask tor the Best and You
Ask tor
CRESCENT BAKING POWDER
The most effec
tive baking pow
der known, and
one the whole
some character of
which High Au
thorities and thou
sands of House
wives endorse.
25c lb. Can.
AT AM. UROOKRS
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« 'R t£HC:K.NT Mix;. CO..
v ^ Seattle, Wafcli.
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LOUIE’S CAFE
Open l)a,v and Night McKinley Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Prupr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—In Owl Drag Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT COLD
WE PAY
28 rents per pound for Copper
18 rents per pound for Brass
Hr lb. for Rubber Shoes.
7c lb. for lead.
$20.00 per ton for cast iron.
815 per ton Wrought Iron.
5c per lb. for Rope.
:i^c |km- pound for Rags.
$20.00 per ton for Paper.
27c per doz. Beer Bottles, qts.
17c doz. Beer Bottles, pints.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1045 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Ceokiei ft Boa, 15c per doiea.
Freack, Rjre aad Wkitc Bread 12 1-2
ceata per loaf.^ Orders takes for special
occasions.
BERGSTROM & ROGSTAD. Prop*.
PHONE! 17 - IWee Jeers Meo.Owl Dras
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
3EORGE SEXTON. P«OP
SlRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaaka
Arctic Hotel
Watch This
Space
PHONE 133 MRS. SYRING, Prop
Miss Alina Johnson was an arrival
on the Northwestern from Seattle yes
terday. and will take a position in
the Independent Laundry.
A fresh lot of Haas' Candies receiv
ed on last boat, from 50 cents to 52
a box. Valdez Drug Co. tf
Alex Singletary returned yesterday
from a trip to Cordova.
All of the latest Books. Magazines
and News Papers received on ea<-h
boat. Valdez Drug Co. tf
IT.OKKSSK>X A I, (AR|)S.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
DHIt'M over X Hiller llrug < o.
, Phone *l?» Xlel\inle> street
i.Vli'i’art Sin geon, I' S Aim'
A. A. surgeon. t; S. i’ulilic Health Serv
(Marine Hospital i ✓
DR. H. COCKER1LLE
Graduate National laltrraltt
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOHNRYS-AT-LAW
OMee Opposite t'oart House
Phone 31 VALDKZ. ALASKA
JOHN LIONS « F KITCHin
LYONS & RITCHIE
attornrys.a-i.la w
OBeea la « holing Building
Pkou mi VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
(•lasses Kitted Lenses (H-nund
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free aad Accepted Musa*
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
| Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN, Pk. C., M. D. Pro*.
Jos. A. Silverman Ph. G. M. D.
PHYSIOAX AM* Sl'RUKON
Office hoar*—1 to 4 p. a —7 to 8 p. a.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office'
Hoyle Block
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. H. GARNER. President.
„ Granite Mine
GUST KRING. Secretary. .
Valdes Alaska.