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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1914.
OUR WORKING AMBASSADORS.
When Mr. Washburne was sent as
Minister to France in 1869 by Presi
dent Grant, the comment on the ap
pointment by independent observers
was far from flattering. The new
Minister was wholly untrained in the
ways of diplomacy. He was conspic
uously unfitted for the social side
of his mission. His ability and en
ergy had been manifested solely in
regard to American affairs and large
ly in connection with politics, and
in that line his chief achievement
was the promotion of the nomination
and election of Gen. Grant. Yet fate
reserved for him a very difficult and
very successful career in the care of
German interests in France, so that
at the close of the war no American
diplomatist was more widely known,
more admired or trusted, than this
uncultured and inexperienced poli
tician from the Middle West.
Today our ambassadors in five of
the great capitals of Europe are sud
denly involved in like tasks of even
greater difficulty, complexity, and ur
gency. In each of these our repre
sentative is charged with the inter
ests of the nationals of the Power,
or Powers, with which the govern
ment to which he is accredited is at
war. In addition each has been call
ed upon to aid thousands of his fel
low citizens, or citizens of hostile
governments, to reach their respect
ive homes over lines of travel con
gested by mobilization, through ter
ritory in some part the field of war
fare, across seas exposed to actual
naval conflict. Hardly one of them
but has faced troubles and perplex
ities even greater than those of Mr.
Washburne, and some of them with
even less experience in practical af
fairs. It is the general testunony of
the returning American tourists and
of the refugees from the territory of
the warring governments that our
representatives, in this exacting and
exhausting work, have been equal to
its demands, and have been efficient
in about the proportion that those
demands have been extraordinary.
It cannot be denied that in the
main these Americans were not se
lected for their experience in diplom
acy or on account of careers at home
which seemed to fit them for their
posts. Certainly none of them was
chosen with remotest reference to the
amazing burdens that have suddenly
been thrown upon them. But they
have borne themselves not only with
fidelity and with unstinted devotion
to duty, but with judgment, tact, and
unfailing courage and energy. It will
hardly do to say that the general j
method of their selection has secur
ed these results. None of them would
have been less excellent had he had
experience and training for his post,
as the example of Mr. Herrick, with
his honorable record in Paris, shows.
But it is gratifying to be able to
recognize—and'to have the world re
cognize—that these gentlemen, pick
ed more or less at random from the
class which has generally furnished
the higher officers of our foreign ser
vice, have met a vast and novel emer
gency with so much that we may
call native capacity for whatever
comes along. On that score we can
all be very well satisfied and a lit
tle proud.—Ex._
Ladies, Attention.
The committee for the Catholic
bazar and dance to be given October
3, kindly ask the Catholic ladies and
all those who wish to contribute to
the fancy booth, to send their dona
tions to Mrs. Burr’s residence. tf
Skates for Sale.
A shipment of thirty pairs of Rich
ardson skates on the Mariposa. Pa
trons of the rink desiring a pair noti
fy rink manager, ’phone 164. k 20
FOUND—A dory with eight h. p.
gasolene engine. Owner can have
same by paying for expense of this
advertisement and also for care of
boat, which drifted to Montague is
land. Apply to Jack Ryder. tf
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Vote For
George R. Goshaw
To the Voters of the Third Division:
As it is impossible for me at this time, owing to the close
of the mining and business season at this placer camp, to
come before you in person, I find it necessary to make
this announcement through the medium of the press.
I desire your vote for Senator to the Territorial
legislature, from the Third Division, at the
Election on Tuesday, November the Third.
My friends have not urged me to seek this office, nor
does the office seek me, I SEEK THE OFFICE, and I want
your support and vote.
I am solely responsible for my candidacy, and have
made no pledges or promises to any individual, party or
concern, and if elected will go to Juneau, absolutely unham
pered with ties of any kind; to do that which will advance
the interests of the whole people of Alaska:—not to go there
and vote “aye and nay” during the session, but to work
with a will and a knowledge of affairs, gained from a con
siderable experience, especially in this Division, and con
tinue such work, throughout the year and the entire term
of office.
If you feel that you can NOT honestly and sincerely
cast your ballot for any of the other candidates for this
office, THEN VOTE FOR ME. Yours very truly,
Chisana, Alaska, Sept. 1, 1914. GEORGE R. GOSHAW.
For Senator
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the present positions they have so
stubbornly held.
Would Place Germans In Bad Position
The new attack, if successful,
would force the Germans to retreat
through Belgium, as the retreat
through Luxemburg would be closed
to them and it would give the Bel
gian-Russian army a chance to attack
the German flank.
Russians Have Big Plans.
LONDON, Sept. 19.—The Russian
war office is credited with having
made the statement that the Russian
army, now in Galicia and Eastern
Hungary, would remain in that coun
try and would not be used for an
invasion of Germany through Silicia
ras was reported. The army now in
Austria-Hungary is to complete the
subjection, of Austria and prevent
any more Austrian troops being sent
to aid the Germans in France or in
East Prussia.
Big Army Organized.
A force of men numbering 1,000,
000 are to invade Germany from Po
land. These troops are now march
ing through Central Poland on the
way to the German border.
Big Army in tast t-russia.
A big army still remains in East
Prussia and should the Germans
weaken the forces in that section of
Germany then the Russian forces
near Konigsberg will take the ag
gressive and march for the Vistula,
while if they fail to send a large
force to meet the new invasion it
will be unopposed and will march
upon Berlin.
Will Aid French.
The new invasion of Germany is
expected to be of great aid to the
Franco-British troops in France, as
it will prevent the Germans from
receiving reinforcements from East
Prussia, as the Germans will be forc
ed to send every available fighting
man to oppose or delay the Russian
advance.
Big Reserve Army Also Being Or
ganized.
A third army of 2,000,000 will be
sent to the Russian invading forces
as soon as possible and is now being
concentrated in the different military
camps established by the government,
i This force will be thrown against any
weak spot which may develop and
will insure the Russians of over
whelming odds at all times, no mat
ter if the first armies meet with re
verses.
British Furnish Equipment.
The British war office has sent
several large shipments of war equip
ment to Russia for'use of the czar’s
troops so that they can be more quick
ly made ready. The factories and
arsenals of England are working day
and night manufacturing supplies
needed by the allies.
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POSTAGE STAMP MAP.
Unique Idea Worked Out by an Atchi
son Letter Carrier.
Atchison, Kan.—John Fortune, a mall
carrier of this city, has completed a
map of the Uulted States from postage
stamps. By using stamps of various
colors be separated the original thir
teen colonies, also outlining every
state. The large rivers are shown with
orange colored stamps, in the center
of the map is a great American eagle
with wings spread, the olive Drancb
and bundle of arrows clutched in its
talons. Above the eagle is worked
out the phrase “B plurlbus unnm.”
The great lakes are shown and the
Canadian border is designated with
Canadian stamps.
The map is bordered with pictures
of presidents, the likenesses being se
cured from stamps of various de
signs. In the center of the state of
Virginia is a copy of the Declaration of
Independence, bordered with stamps of
Washington design.
The stamps are all pasted upon a
canvas. 0 by 9 feet, and each one of
them has been trimmed, requiring In
finite patience and work. The exact
number of stamps used In making the
map Is known only to Mr. Fortune, as
It ts his Intention to lease it to large
stores to be used as a basis for guess
Ing contests.
KILLS RATTLER, WINS WIFE.
Romance Is Helped Along When
Ranchman Slays Coyotes.
Denver —Three years ago Patrick J
Kerrigan was riding over bis home
stead. near Deer Trail, Colo., when be
tame upon a young woman who bad
encountered a rattlesnake. Kerrigan
dismounted from his horse and killed
tbe snake. Tbe young lady thanked
him and went to her cabin, adjoining
his homestead
Later the same year Kerrigan killed
a number of coyotes engaged in the
slaughter of tbe young woman’s stock.
Again she thanked him and again he
rode away Thus their romance be
pan
Finally Kerrigan proposed and Mary
Dougherty accepted. The romance
reached its climax when the pair were
married at St. Patrick's church. North
Denver
DONALDSON SCHEDULE.
Leaves Fort Liscum. Leaves Valdez
8:15 a. m. 9:45 a. m.
1:15 p. m. 4:00 p. m.
TUESDAYS
8:15 a. m. 9:45 a. m.
1:15 p. m. 2:00 p. m.
4:30 p. m. 5:00 p. m.
SATURDAYS
1:15 p. m. 4:00 p. m.
7:00 p. m. 10:30 p. m.
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Our Fall Line of Suits and Overcoats Just In
Suits, $10.00 to $40.00
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate of National Univerai*
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
in both companies Fourteen years Id
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Drug Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone II THE DENTIS1
Office rooms over Owl Drug store. Office hour
9 a.m.. to Bp. m„ 7 p. m., to 9 p. m. Sunday
by appointment All work guaranteed
DR. M. O. ADAMS
DENTIST
Office on Wall St. next Prospector offici
Valdez, Alaska.
New Company's Phone No. S9
HOURS—9 to 12 a. m.; 1 to 6 and 7 to 9 p. ra
I DR. C. H. VANCE
the OSTEOPATH
j Graduate American School of
Osteopathy, Kikraville. Mo.
9 OFFICE HOURS-9 to 12 a., 1 to 5 p. m.. er by
I appointment.
| TREATMENT $2.50
I Office and Residence Court St. PHONE 203
JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
Attorneys at Law
Offices in Whaling Bnildins
Phone lOl Valdes. Alaska
C. E. BUNNELL
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Offices Wb)1 Street
Phone si VALDEZ
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
Native and | | TIV/ID CD an<* Building
Puget Sound LUiVIDLlX Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
Patronize a Home Industry
Steam Heat Electric Ligfcta
THE COPPER BLOCK
Finely Furnished Rooms All Modern Conveniences
Good tuc DiirrcT G ° °d
Goods I fill Dull Li Goods
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW .
Office Opposite Court House
Phone 34 Valdez, Alaska
F. BUTTERWORTH
jCivil Engineer and *
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Blue Printing Valdez, Alaska.
A. C- BALDWIN
Civil Engineer and
U. S. Deputy Land
and Mineral Surveyor.
Formerly Surveyor Alaska Boundary Survey
Valdes, Alaska. P. 0. BOX 274
Agents Wanted S/ES?
Unusual opportunities for Intelligent men
with ability to sail.
Write for particulars
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STANTON STAGE LINE
Carrying U. S. Mail, Pas
sengers, Freight, Express
from Valdez to Gulkana.
Leaves Valdez 1st and 15th of each month
For rates see Valdez Transfer Co. Phone 60
PASTRY
Pies, Cakes, Etc., Fresh
Every Day
ARCADE CAFE
Jock Collin_ Proprietor
STEAM HEATED
ROOMS
Newly Furnished
SENATE BUILDING
Over the Delmonico Grill
Enquire MRS. DOLPH SMITH.
The Prospector office for Job work.