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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1915
POLAND UNDER GERMAN RULE.
The enterprise with which Ger
many has undertaken the develop
ment of Poland during the past few
months puts rather in the shade the
efforts that the Russian government
his put forth at times in that por
tion of its domain. Apart from the
reconstruction of the network of rail
ways, special attention is being given
by the Germans to the roads and to
agriculture. Everyth!: g is done with
German thoroughness. Lodz is be
ing paved and the important main
roads as far as Warsaw have been
restored and multiplied in accord
ance with plans prepared by German
engineers. The paving material is
of excellent quality, brought from
Germany. The work is all done by
prisoners of war.
In localities which suffered severe
ly from the blight of war the houses
are being rebuilt, with bricks and
mortar brought from Germany. De
vastated fields have been ploughed
and sown with clover and rye for
early harvesting. ' Factories whose
machinery was not dismantled bv
the Russians are being organized for
war work of various kinds. Ger
many is making every effort to re
lieve the sufferings of the destitute
people and to make them self-sup
porting. Everywhere the work is be
ing pushed night and day. with two
or three shifts of workmen. All
over the captured district the coun
try is assuming a spick and span
neatness characteristic of the German
villages.
Politically, there are also evidences
of German attention, according to
the news which reaches Polish refu
gees along the Kullian frontier. For
purposes of present administration,
Poland has been divided into German
and Austrian spheres of influence.
Meanwhile various proposals for a
more prominent local government
are being considered. A National j
Council has been created in Warsaw, I
Composed of all the leading Polish
politicians who remain, together
with the manager of the Warsaw land
bank and the head of the society of
Journalists. The populace is not al
lowed to take any part in local gov
ernment as yet, however, and Gov. j
General Beseler recently issued a spe
cial warning to Polish citizens to re
frain from political discussion, which ]
he said would be repressed rigidly i
for the present.
There is much poverty and distress j
in the larger Polish towns, especially 1
in Warsaw. In an effort to provide
for this the locq.1 German authori
ties propose to introduce special hiin
ger taxes on capital, rent, muusiry
and income.
The Warsaw Consistory has or
dained that henceforth all marriage
licenses and similar documents and
official- correspondence must be in
Polish instead of Russian.
THE BOOM IS ON.
Now the boom is on. Agricultural
interests are the first to feel it. The
farmers have record crops, with a
big demand. Confidence has been re
established. Various industries have
picked up, one after another. The
stores needed goods and factory
wheels began to move. Commerce and
transportation reflected the change.
Finally it was manifest in the finan
cial world. We have plenty of-mon
ey and the best banking system in the
world today.—John H. Patterson.
Among a batch of letters received
recently by the Department of Com
merce at Washington, one read as
follows: “Do you give away a book
‘Diseases of the Horse?’ Any book on
cats’ disease. I had a male cat who
died on the 10th. We thought a great
deal of. And a horse who was sick
and was taken away with ‘fossy bud’
a few months ago. If we would know
what to help. Allso^what to do for
bedbugs.”
A fellow dropped into this office
the other day and ordered the Pros
pector. He said it was a good paper,
and we were pleased. Said it was
more than worth the money to any
man who desired to help the commu
nity, and we were tickled. Said it
was the greatest booster and most
reliable developer ever in this sec
tion of the country, and we yelled for
joy. He reached into his pocket and
paid two years subscription, and we
fainted. Nature could stand no more.
Now that Christmas time draws
nigh there are many people who have
depended upon our local merchants
for their support the past year who
are sending out for their Christmas
shopping. Let’s keep the money at
home and patronize those who pat
ronize us. Your home merchant is
the man who when adversity comes
steps into the breach and keeps you
going until you can work again; why
not play the game fair and give him
the money instead of an outsider?
ALL IN THE GAME.
Ma—Harold, you must not eat all
the peanuts, even if you're pretending
you are a monkey. You must give
Sister some.
Harold—But Ma, I’m pretending
she’s an animal that don’t eat pea
nuts!
RETORT COURTEOUS.
“1 see you have your arm in a
sling," said the inquisitive passenger.
“Have you broken it?”
“Yes,” responded the other passen
ger..
“Meet with an accident?”
“No: broke it trying to pat myself
on the back!”
"Great Scott! What for?”
“For minding my own business.”
THE EMPRESS
Owing to length only one show each evening at 8 o’clock sharp
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DANIEL FROHMAN Presents
HAZEL DAWN
The Stage Beauty, in
“One of Our Girls”
A Paramount International Feature by
FAMOUS PLAYERS COMPANY
To-night?and Saturday Night
Admission 25c. \ All Children 10c.
Next Week “MARTIN EDEN”—*6 Acts, by Jack London
uOOAl* BBKV1TIEB.
Mrs. A. J. Mill, who formerly re
sided in Valdez, but is now living in
Juneau, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Austin of the Albemarle.
More Christmas, New Tear and
Holiday cards at the Emporium, tf
You will find the latest novelties
In ladies' neckwear at E. Winter's, tf
Owen Meals, local agent for the
Ford company, received the big new
car which will be drawn for Christ
mas week.
WANTED—A woman for general
housework for all or part of the day.
Apply to Box 85. tf
Anything in the jewelry line at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Harvey Sullivan left today on the
launch Shamrock for Port Wells to
look over dome mining property in
that district.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. *
Bargains at the Emporium; open
from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. •
W. H. Whittlesey, assistant U. S.
district attorney, was a passenger to
Seward on the Alameda last night
and will spend Christmas in the rail
road town.
W. M. Conley was a passenger for
Port Wells this afternoon on the
Shamrodk.
Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. *
Turkeys for Christmas.
We have received a large ship
ment of fresh killed turkeys. Best
shipment ever brought to Alaska. Call
and inspect them. Love-Whitley. tf
Wm. Crawford, first assistant en
gineer on the steamer Alameda, well
known by his friends in Alaskan
coast towns as “Big Bill,” has been
transferred to the same position on
the steamer Cordova.
Tickets for the Moose Christmas
dinner may be obtained by members
for themselves and friends at the of
fice of D. F. Millard, Copper Block.
No reservations will be made after
Wednesday, Dec. 22. k23
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
Valdez Drug Company nave a fine
line of School Stationery. tf.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Nugget jewelry made to order at
the Valdez Drug Co., by G. O.
Reinke. tf
Pictures developed at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf.
Select your Xmas presents at E.
Winter’s. tf
C. D. Colwell, owner of the launch
Elvira, has announced that he will
operate the boat himself until next
spring. The Elivara is a staunch lit
tle craft and has been doing good
service on the sound during the past
two years.
F&r good nome-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
Big dolls and little dolls for the
kiddies at E. Winter’s. tf
Why not select one of those pretty
silk or wool dresses for your wife
for a Christmas present at E. Win
ter’s. tf
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Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
Hats cleaned and blocked; suits!
cleaned and pressed.
tf GTJY F. CAMERON.
LOST—A liberal reward will be
paid for the return of canvas bag
containing money, lost on Saturday
afternoon, December 11, by returning
same to Prospector office. tf
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A Fine Show Tonight.
A complete change of program at |
The Liberty Theatre tonight.
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Holiday goods, wearing apparel,
household utensils and articles of ev
eryday needs coming on every boat,
and sold at a bargain. There will be
no half or one-third off after the Holi
days at the Emporium. The goods
are now marked at bottom prices;
you will And many articles on our
Ave-cent counter you have been cus
tomarily paying 15 and 25 cents for.
New Tonight.
New show at the Liberty Theatre
tonight; well worth seeing. Visit the
Liberty.
Moose Dance, Saturday.
The Valdez Moose will give their
regular Saturday evening dance this
week. Refreshments will be served
at midnight. #11 are welcome, tf
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Young Men Want Style
and Find It Here at $17
Young men have taken the old fogy out of
clothes.
Our American gentleman is the best dressed
man in the world, principally because young
men have impressed their spirit upon Ameri
can styles.
“The seme price the world over."
$17
t*£ZSSbfit&.<~
0
of which we have the exclusive
local sale, offer young men every
essence of correct style plus me,.
opportunity to pay less.
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You recognize that only one of
the ablest designers could pro
duce such grace and individuality. Yet
the price is only $17.
The skillful tailoring adds to the
atmosphere of class and quality.
Exceptional buying power and scien
tific methods in one of the largest
clothing plants in the world are all
centered on STYLEPLUS—with a price
result of only $17.
A variety of models designed espe
cially for young men. Models for
conservative men, too. All the new
fabrics, including Diamond Weaves
and Imperial Stripes. The new olive
tones are also a big hit now.
You are sure of latest style, newest
fabrics and guaranteed wear in
STYLEPLUS. Come in.
S. Blum & Company
GOOD CLOTHING
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National University,
Washington, II. C.
DENTIST
l<'ourteen Years In Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Booms in Whaling Building
DR. GERMAN
..* THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug Store. Of
fice hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m., 7 to 9
p. m. Sunday by appointment.
All Work Guaranteed.
E. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
Alaska Avenue Valdez, Alaska
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DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
once Opposite Court Houde
Phone 34 VALDEZ* ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E. B. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Ofllees la Whaling Building
Phone 1*1 VALDEZ. ALASKA
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free anil Aceeptei} Mamma.
Reprular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY, W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat,
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Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
«Shamrock j
CAPT. TIM MARCUM j
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Sails for Port Wells, Portage j
Bay, Granite Mine, Saturday ii
at 9:00 a. m., from the Val- j
dez Dock Company’s Dock. „
For Ellamar, Landlock Bay, J
and Fidalgo, every Wednea- .
day, 9:00 a. m., from Val- ]
dez Dook Company’s Dock. ;
For Rates, Apply on Boat. J
A Complete Services
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
| l55Rooms witii bafh-505ampleffooms
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
Ceorge C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
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LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE,
Teaming of AO Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance