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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1015
THE WAR AND IMMIGRATION.
The revolutionary effect of the
war upon trade is surpassed by the
effect upon immigration. The excess
of arrivals over departures for the
year ended June 30, 1916, was only
50,070. Since 1910 the range has
been between 400,000 and 800,000.
Naturally there is a decrease in the
arrivals from all nations, the great
est decrease being in Italians, 227,
882. Italians also lead in depart
ures for home, 124,246, but the
greatest decrease in departures, sin
gularly enough, is in English men
and women. Last year 120,842 Eng
lish went home, and this year of war
only 76,868.
Each year since 1910, except only
1916, arrivals have exceeded a mil
ion; now they have fallen to 434,
244. These figures have an impor
tant bearing upon the labor market,
and it would be interesting to know
whether the return flow will reach
old dimensions when the war is over.
The exodus from the United States
just now is only partly tor patriot
ism. War prices are paid for labor,
sufficient even to tempt some Ameri
cans to go over. But afrer the war
it may be supposed that the Ameri
can bid for labor will again be the
world’s highest, while war wages
will no longer be paid. Labor like
gold goes where the bid is best, and
there is no reason to suppose that
after the war this country will lose
its attraction.
HISTORY, I,IKS, AXI) Gl’ESSES.
When Count Joseph Pe Maistre
said, “For three centuries history has
been an uninterrupted conspiracy
against the truth,” he might have im
proved the sentence by leaving out
the time limitation. It is not merelv
that history contains great errors o,
fact; our understanding of whole
eras and the course of human events
in them is often faulty and erroneous
because of the material from which
it is formed. The lettert called forth
in The Times by some remarks of
a correspondent upon I 'sh history
give a new illustration of this. There
is reason for the indignation shown
by Mr. J. L. Graham over the utter
misapprehension of the place an
cient Ireland occupied 1 . civiliza
tion, and it is not a mSapprehen
sion affecting only the u de>-standing
c.f Irish history; it misinterprets the
Whole course of mediaeval history.
Ireland was the last survivor of
civilization in the western world.
The barbarian invasion which over
whelmed Europe and extinguished
"the torch of learning stopped at the
Irish Sea and left Ireland untouched,
and upon her fell the burden of ex
tending civilization and Christianity
eastward. The Roman missionaries
got little farther west than Kent;
the Irish sent missionaries to Eng
land, taught the barbarians to write;
gave them the letters they used un
til the Norman Conquest, founded
schools, and in the middle of the sev
enth century there was not a Bishop
in England who was cot of Irish
birth, consecration or education.
From the Irish universities there
poured forth missionaries to the Con
tinent, and from Ireland civilization
and learning spread to Germany and
Switzerland; Charlemagne, seeking
to civilize his people, sent to those
universities for hie teachers. Ireland
was the single start that shone un
dimmed in the general blackness that
fell upon the west after the fall of
Rome.
Not to understand this is not to
understand the course of western
history, both on the Continent and
in the Islands. Why does the old
delusion' persist that Ireland was a
barbarous country? because the
sources from which history was
drawn was ignorant of it, and new
learning cannot easily displace old
ideas. It is no new thing for the
world's understanding of a whole
epoch to be wrong because of insuffi
cient information, and the Irish have
no reason to fell that they are sin
gled out for misunderstanding. Gib
bon,- reconstructing the course of
history after the northern invasion,
tells us in footnotes again and again
that what he states in *.he text is
merely the best guess he can arrive
at after studying utterly contradic
tory histories; sometimes he is oblig
ed to construct the story of a whole
epich from a few poems or an ora
tion or two. Froude wonders what
we would think of Catallne and Clo
dious if we bad their side of the
story and did not base our opinion
of them on what was said by their
bitter enemy, Cicero; an ' it may bd'
said that the whole accepted story
of that famous era in Renan history
is the opposite of the truth.
In Max Nordau’s “Interpretion of
History,” he calls attention to the
fact that in 1906 excavations at Bog
hazkol discovered Cheta, the capital
of an empire of that name. Of that
empire nothing is known save an in
scription referring to a treaty be
tween its Emperor and Rameses III.
“But,” say Dr. Nordau. "between
1500 and 1100 B. C., this empire
had in all probability, a profound
influence on Judea and Israel, an in
fluence hitherto unsuspected by his
torians, and in consequence their in
terpretation of the history of Judea
has been imperfect, or even entirely
false.”
History, it has been said, is a lie
agreed upon; rather it is in some de
gree a guess based on insufficient
hearsay. Matthew Arnold rather
cynically dismissed the case as hope
less. "On the breast of that huge
Mississippi of falsehood called his
tory, a foam bell more or less is of
no consequence,’ and hence it was
hardly worth while to correct de
tails. If the Irish are indignant,
it is not because they are sufferers
above others, but they are alive, and
most of the other victims of false
hood and misunderstanding are now
dead.—New York Times.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
The social function at Fort Lis
cum last night was highly success
ful. The soldiers would be sadly
missed by the citizens of Valdez, as
would their popular dances.
A knock always goes farther than
a boost, therefore be careful what
you say about your neighbors. U
takes a broad mind to look with char
ity upon the frailties of others.
Valdez is one of the towns on the
coast that is always filled with min
ers and prospectors spending the win
ter months. It may he because it is
cheaper and then the Valdez Spirit
may have something to do with it. |
The city already is beginning to !
assume a prosperous appearance and
the numerous new buildings look
more sightly than the burnt piling
and debris. Let’s clean up the old
scrap and get it out of sight any
way.
The unanimity and harmony in the
Council chamber last night was a
source of gratification to those who
have the best interests of the town
at heart. Every vote stood seven
for or seven against, which is as it
should be.
Valdez has one of the best fire
fighting equipments in the Territory,
as demonstrated by the efficient
manner in which it handled the big
fire. A word of commendation to
the boys now and then goes a long
way toward helping them out.
When the other fellow gets to
running down the town in which you
live, ask him why he don’t move if
he don’t like it. This is only one
small spot in a mighty big world, but
it can be made the best one if we all
pull together.
Some mining deals will be pulled
off the coming month that will cause
the outside world to sit up and take
notice. We have the mineral and
the mines, what we want now is the
capital. Get the two together and
they will accomplish wonders for a
community.
Valdez is blessed with good water,
pure air and a generous people.
There is no reason why, geographi
cally, she should not become one
of the most prosperous cities in the
Territory. Surrounded by rich min
ing districts, with unlimited water
power and plenty of timber, the
time is near at hand when her popu
lation will be increased substan
tially.
When the fact becomes generally
known that parties can save throe
days Into the Interior by coming to
Valdez by steamer and taking one
of tbe numerous auto stage lines
that run from Valdez, many more
people will take advantage of this
route. The travel this year was
fairly gratifying, and next year the
stage owners expected to be taxed to
their capacity. Every dollar that
comes into Valdez is bound to help
some one. Let's all pull together
and see that they don’t get away.
New Fall Hats at E. Winter’s.
A fine assortment of silk dress pat
terns just received, Including messa
lines, poplins, chiffon cloth, taffetas,
satins and velvet corduroys. Prices
to suit the times. tf.
Love-Whitley still sell Ice. •
A shipment ot fresh Hass candles
received at the Pinzon on the last
boat. None better; try them. •
Native raised chicken dinner at the
\rcade Restaurant today. *
COUNCIL MEETING
WHS HARMONIOUS
|
City to Go On Cash Basis From Now
On—Old Warrants Not to be
Taken for City Taxes.
--
The City Council held a harmoni
ous meeting last night, and much
business was transacted. It was de
cided to meet every Tuesday night
hereafter.
An ordinance was passeed increas
ing the city levy to two per cent. A
one per cent tax will be made on all
bank deposits. The council decided
to go on a cash basis by paying all
salaries and bills of the present coun
cil in full, In cash, and taking up the
old warrants issued up to the time
of the present Incumbency, as fast
as possible at face value. Most of the
old warrants were issued by other
councils in payment of debts incur
red when the city was called upon
to fight the glacial stream. The
Council is making no attempt to re
pudiate these warrants, but believe
as they draw interest, and the plan
Is acceptable to most of the large
holders, that it will be better to take
them up after the money is avail
able from the increased tax rate.
This ordinance will be published
in full as soon as available.
It was also decided to pay the
School Board the necessary money
for the schools in December, out of
the new levy. Later the schools
will be paid city warrants which,
however, are to be paid for before
the back warrants are paid.
This was the plan adopted by the
Nome council a few years ago, and
met with great success in that city.
A number of bills were allowed,
and the fire company paid for at
tendance at fires during the past
month.
It is stated that the utmost har
mony prevailed at this meeting, all
members voting unanimously on the
measures passed, the council realiz
ing that some measure of relief must
be afforded the schools.
New Postoffice Building Assured.
In all probability a new building
will be erected for the postoffice, as
definite plans have about been com
pleted for the same. If the plans of
the prospective owner of the new
building are carried out, it will be
one of the most sightly in Valdez,
steam-heated and with every conve
nience for the public and postmaster.
Postmaster Jefferson is all smiles
these days, as the prospects for a
new postolfice building seem bright
er. The next morning after the fire
Postmaster Jefferson moved into a
dwelling house, and since then has
been distributing the mail with ex
treme difficulty, as at times fifty or
sixty sacks arrive on one boat.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
For Sale—House for sale; inquire
of Mrs. Lockhart. tf.
Eli Larson has started the work of
painting the new home of the Pros
pector.
Lieut. Dougherty is having the old
postoffice site cleared off. Ben
Howell is doing the work.
Judge Reed's new building on Wall
street is about completed, and will
be one of the most sightly office
buildings erected since the fire.
Several parties arriving on the
steamships from the westward, on
their way to the States, have stopped
off here to look around, attracted by
the many new buildings being erect
ed.
These warm, sunshiny days are
great building weather, and the car
penters are taking advantage of ev
ery minute of the day.
Lost—A gold pin. Finder please
return to Prospector. tf.
TIDE TABLES FOR VAJiDEZ.
Predictions for high and low water
are taken from the official tide tables
prepared by the U. S. Coast and Geo
detic Survey. The time given for
high and low water is Valdez time,
and the figures Immediately follow
ing the time, indicate the height of
the tide at Valdez. To find the depth
of water, add the tabular height to
the soundings given on the chart,
unless a minus (—) sign is used be
fore the height, in which case Bub
tract it.
Wednesday, September 8, 1918.
High, 11:61 a. m„ 11.1; 11:39 p.
m., 12.2.
Low, 5:34 a. m., 0.1; 5:35 p. m.,
l. 7.
Thursday, Sepember 9, 1918.
a.uNNd.ofiosNp’Ks y:z6; t68:
High.; 12:16 p. m., 11.8.
Low, 6:02 a. m., 0.1; 6:12 p. m,
0.9. .
Friday, September 10, 1918.
High, 12:19 a. m., 12.2; 12:45 p.
m. , 12.3.
Low, 6:29 a. m., 0.2; 6:51 p. m.,
0.3.
JUST ARRIVED,
Our New Stocks, ordered after the
fire, are coming in on every boat,
and we shall soon be in a position
to supply your every want. On this
boat we received complete lines of:
Ladies’ Shoes,
Stetson Hats,
Pillows,
Curtains,
Window Shades
Children’s Shoes
Men’s Heavy Shoes,
Men’s Rubbers,
Ladies’ Rubbers,
Children’s Rubbers
Also a Line of the latest in Slip-On
Waterproof Coats.
COMPLETE LINE OF SHELF HARDWARE
YOUR INSPECTION INVITED.
S. BLUM & CO.
HUNT BUILDING
Saturday, September 11, 1015.
High, 12:58 a. m„ y2.0; 1:13 p.
m., 12.8.
High, 12:58 a. m., 12.0; 1:13 p.
m., 12.8.
Low, 6:59 a. m., 0.5; 7:32 p. m.,
—0.1.
Sunday, September 12, 1015.
High, 1:41 a. m., 11.5; 1:45 p.
m., 13.0.
Monday, September 13, 1015.
High, 2:27 a. m., y0.8; 2:22 p. m.,
12 9.
Low, 8:06 a. m., 1.6; 9:05 p. m.,
—0.1.
Tuesday, September 14, 1015.
High, 3:18 a. ai„ 9.9; 3:04 p. m.,
12.7.
Low, 8:44 a. tn., 2.4; 10.03 p. m.
Wednesday, September 15, 1015.
High, 4:20 a. m., 9.1; 4:56 p. m.,
12.2.
Low, 9:39 a. m„ 3.1; U:y7 p. m.,
0.8.
Thursduy, September 10, 1015.
High, 5:48 a. m., 8.5; 5:07 p. m.,
11.7.
Low.; 10:28 p. m., 3.9.
Friday, September 17, 1015.
High, 7:40 a. m., 8.6; 6:38 p. m.,
11.4.
Low, 12:51 a. m., 1.0; 11:58 a. m.,
4.3.
Saturday, September 18, 1015.
High, 9:00 a. m., 9.1; 8:10 p. m„
11.6.
Low, 2:20 a. m., 0.8; 1:58 p. m.,
4.1.
Sunday, September 10, 1015.
High, 9:51 a. m., 9.9; 9:21 p. m.,
11.8.
Low, 3:24 a. m„ 0.4; 3:20 p. m„
3.3.
Monday, September 20, 1015.
High, 10:32 a. m., 10.7; 10:19 p.
m., 12.1.
Low, 3:13 a. m., 0.1; 4:18 p. m.
2.3.
Somebody
With Money
always has been found to
“back” a good plan, a good
idea, a good business ven
ture or a good mining pros
pect ; otherwise a good many
of today’s successful busi
ness enterprises would still
be mere dreams.
Advertising has brought
about a majority of the in
troductions of the man with
the idea, the man with a
prospect, or business to the
man with the dollar.
ADVERTISE IN THE
PROSPECTOR FOR RE
SULTS.
Qias. Perry
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EflTTLE
J\ Complete Services
IN THE HEART OF THE Cmr
155feoma wife batf>-505«wplelfooma
DR. H. COCKRILLE
Graduate National l diversity,
Washington, I>. ('.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years in Valdez
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Hullding
DR. GERMAN
phone 19 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug Store. Of
fice hours, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m., 7 to 9 p. m.
Sundays by appointment.
All Work Guaranteed
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOHNEYS-AT-LAW
Office Oppoatlte Court Houne
Phone 34 VALDEZ, ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEY S-AT-L AW
Offices* In Whaling llulldlng
Phone 101 VALDEZ, ALASKA
Red Cross Hospital
Keystone and Hobart Sts.
OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS.
Private Rooms for Patients.
Phone 144 MRS. C. H WILCOX. Matron
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free anil Accepted Maaona.
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY, W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
Valdez Hospital
Largeat and Beat Equipped Hoapital
in Southweatern Alaska.
_ _
Graduate Nuriei—Private Room far Patients
For Torms'aad Particulars Apply to
E. C. DALTON, M, D., Pkysidaa in Ckarge.
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. P«OP.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
Lvs. Fort Llscum Lvs. Valdez
8:IB a.m. 9:45 a.m.
1:16 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.
There will be no trip of the launch
on the second ana fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being used to
clean boilers.
Stanton Auto Stage Line
TWICE a WEEK AVTOMOmi.E
TKIPS TO TE1KHELE
Regular trips twice a month to
Gulkana, leaving Valdez the 1st
and loth of each month.
Mail, Freight and Passengers
taken to all intermediate points.
Special Trips by Arrangement
■IOE STAX TOM, Mgr. Tel. 233
The Best Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Warm, Light Rooma-The Honae of Comfort
RATES REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Rater Bp the Meath
PHONE 133 MRS. SYRNfC, Pro*.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
We*tern Federation of Miner*
ROBERT SHAFFER. President.
Granite Min*
CHAS. McCALLUM. Secretary.
Valdei. Alaska.
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company .
Office In Pinzon Cigir Storp ^
/' a
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points. ^
LIVERY and FEED STABLR.
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance