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VALDEZ. ALASKA
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Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23, 1912, at the postofflce of Valdes,
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ONE MAN’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Russia, a country considerably
larger than the United States in area
and population, if it is in the control
of one man, has passed under the
domination of a benevolent dictator.
Strictly, it is without a recognized
leader, although engaged in a terrible
war, and the hope of the future lies
in the wisdom, courage and personal
ity of one man, unskilled in state
craft and hardly known in his own
country four months ago.
For the moment the world is not
watching, with breathless interest,
the kaiser of Germany, the command
er of the French or british armies,
Woodrow Wilson or von Hindenburg
—but Kerensky. The fate of nations
rests upon his shoulders.
When the revolution which over
threw czarism in a night occurred,
Kerensky’s name was among the first
of those who figured in the stirring
events of that dramatic episode, but
he played a prominent role in the re
construction and was made the first
minister of justice of the provision
al government—a post which he filled
with rare diplomacy and poise. Ker
ensky, the brilliant socialist, the
young man with a magnetic person
ality matched only by his fiery elo
quence and earnestness, played so
great a part in the crowded events
of the period that within three
months he was the dominant figure
in Russia.
It was as minister of war that this
young “Napoleon” made his mark.
By sheer force of personality he in
spired the disorganized Russian ar
my to fight. At the front his elo
quence and inspiring example were
such that an observer said the army
was "reborn before his eyes.”
But it is evident that something
went wrong somewhere. Apparently
it was not Kerensky’s fault, but that
of the ministry, for after the spirit
of revolt and mutiny had spread thru
the army the war minister, at a cabi
net meeting, denounced certain mem
bers for permitting dscipline to be re
laxed and for not performing their
duties in helping to maintain the of
fensive which he had undertaken with
brilliant prospects of success. The re
sult was that Kerensky was made
premier, as well as minster of war
and marine, and today is easily the
most important personage in Russia.
Helpless in the crisis, those about him
seem to be glad to entrust him with
the responsibility of bringing order
out of chaos.
What the outcome will be nobody
knows with certainty. The army is ad
mittedly in a serious state because
of the defection of numerous regi
ments. But the most hopeful circum
stance is that the council of soldiers,
workmen and peasants—represent
ing the most powerful element in
Russia—has conferred “unlimited”
power upon Kerensky and his govern
ment to restore order at home and in
trenches in order that the war may
be carried on to a successful conclu
sion.
Thus it rests with Kerensky. He is
the man of the hour. If he fails and
Russia goes to pieces, the effect on
the war will be far-reaching. If he
succeeds, it will be to the glory of
himself, to Russia and to the allies.
With Russia behind him, he should
win.
Demand Eight-Hour Day
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8.—The
Elevator Operators’ union presented
an ultimatum to employers today de
manding an increase in wages of 50
cents a day and an eight-hour day,
with time and a half for overtime.
Employers are given ten days in
which to grant the demands. The
present wage is $2.70 for a day rang
ing from ten to twelve hours, with
out overtime, the union asserts.
New floor Congoleum. Also con
goleum rugs, 4x6 at Rudolph’s tf
Many points along the trail report
windy weather, a sure harbinger that
winter is at hand.
THE
SATURDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
Introductory Picture
Siberia
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS
VIVIAN MARTIN and HARRY HIIXIARD in
“A MODERN THELMA”
A five part Fox Feature
THB CAST
Thelma ... Vivian Martin
Sir Phillip Bruce Errington . Harry Hilliard
Olaf Guldmar .William H. Tooker
Sigurd (a crpple) . Albert Rioardl
Dyceworthy .—.. Richard Neal
SUNDAY—Pathe News, The Great Divide
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SEATTLE HOTEL I
MRS* B* MILIii Fropr. 9
VALDEZ ALASKA |
MILK AS A FABRIC.
Chemistry Can Convert It Into Many
Useful Materials.
Although any one will concede that
man cannot live by bread alone. It has
been thought possible to get slong
rather nicely If milk were added to the
diet. But it remained for two French
chemists, Francois Lebrell and Knoul
Desgeorge, to conceive an idea where
by milk may also be made to yield a
fabric which may lie converted Into
clothing and ornaments.
The curds of the milk are subjected
to a chemical treatment by means of
which the mass Is converted Into a
plastic substance which may be rolled
Into sheets resembling celluloid, from
which buttons and other articles such
as combs, umbrella handies, bric-a
brac and even imitation leather may be
made, all of which ure of attractive ap
pearance and of excellent wearing
qualities.
The milk Is first robbed of Its fat.
after which It Is warmed with rennet
so as to form curds. It Is then par
boiled and exposed to the air and then
Is treated with acetone to give It the
required barduess. plasticity and trans
parency. The product may be made so
soft that It can be used as a substitute
for silk lu the manufacture of flue
underwear, or It may be made solid
enough to serve as a good imitation of
Ivory.—Popular Science Monthly.
PRESERVING EGGS.
Water Glass Will Keep Them Fresh 8i*
Months or Longer.
Eggs are much cheaper in the spring
than they are later on In the year, and
spring eggs can easily be kept over un
til the high price season by putting
them down in water glass, which can
be purchased at drug stores for about
2B cents a quart.
A quart of water glass mixed with
twelve quarts of water that has been
boiled and then cooled will be sufficient
to preserve about fifteen dozen eggs. A
stronger solution should be used for
eggs that are to be held six to eight
months or longer.
8tlr the water glass and water mix
ture until thoroughly mixed. Usif a
stone Jar that has been thoroughly
cleaned. The eggs should also be clean
ed. Cover the bottom of the Jar with
eggs stood up on end, the small end
down. Pack the eggs so they will cov
er the bottom. The eggs can all be
packed at one time, one layer upon an
other, or the packing can be done from
time to time. Pour In tb« mixture so
the top layer of eggs will be covered
fully two Inches. A thin coating of
paraffin poured over the top of the wa
ter glass mixture when the Jar la filled
will prevent evaporation; otherwise the
mixture will require replacing as often
as evaporation makes it necessary.
Store the Jar In a cool cellar.—New
York 8un.
How Kaffirs 8moke.
The natives of South Africa are in
veterate smokers, but some of them In
dulge In the habit hi a distinctly queer
fashion. The natives of Harrismlth, In
the Orange Klver Colony, smoke In the
following novel manner: A "pipe” Is
made by thrusting two sticks Into the
ground so as to meet at an angle; when
they are withdrawn two tunnels are
left behind. A hollow reed Is stuck in
one hole and the tobacco placed in the
other and lighted. Before beginning
operations the native fills hla mouth
with water, drawing In the smoke with
a gurgling sound and blowing out the
water and smoke through a second
reed. It seems a mighty poor way of
smoking to a white man, says a writer
in the Wide World Magazine, but the
Kaffirs are very fond Of It
The Sergeant’s Threat
Answering for absent comrades dar
ing roll call is quite usual with sol
diers. Sergeants know themselves to
be tricked In this fashion very often,
but as detection of the culprits Is al
most Impossible they have to content
themselves with the use of a little
threatening language toward their men.
a Irish sergeant who recently
himself as follows when
call the roll In a Dublin bar
racks:
“Now, mind ye, if 1 ketch any of ye
sayin' yer here when yer not here yes’ll
go over there,” pointing to the guard
room.—Atlanta Journal.
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Varnish and Enamel.
Paints which dry with a high luster
or gloss are called enamels. These ate
made from sine oxide ground In var
nish. Varnish is produced from fossil
resins such as copal, kauri, etc. These
resins, which originally flowed from .
trees, have been deposited for centuries j
In the earth. They are mined In Africa
and New Zealand and are found in big
lumps.—Popular Science Monthly.
Not That Kind.
“Here you are, son,” said the face
tious man to the messenger boy. “Take
this note to No. 141B Umpty-ump street
and see If you can't give me a correct
Imitation of Mercury.”
“Aw, quit cher kiddln’,” answered the
lad. “I ain’t no thermometer.”—Bir
mingham Age-Herald.
Remembering Error*.
“Does your typewriter believe In the
simplified spelling?”
“Oh, 1 rather think not She always
seems to spell words In the hardest
way.” _
Rejected.
He—How’d you like a pet dog? She—
Now, Charlie, haven’t I told you that
I don’t'Intend to many?—Buffalo Ex
press. ___
To act with common sense according
to the moment Is the best wisdom 1
know.—Walpole.
' A Good Suit
for $17!
To prove to you that
measure up to our definition of a
“Good Suit,” we enumerate the fol
lowing points:
1 All wool fabrics.
2 Uncommon patterns.
3 Lined with high grade serge.
4 The understructure of the suit
is made of good grade canvas
and haircloth shrunk in water.
5 Tailoring by trained workmen
in the largest individual cloth
ing factory in the world. Hand
work is applied to all the im
portant parts.
6 Models for all men. Special
ones for young men.
7 One of the ablest fashion artists
has made a national reputation
by making STYLEPLUS.
8 Every STYLEPLUS has a
written guarantee.
t We alone have the sale of this
“Good Suit for $17” here.
S. Blum and Co. Inc.
GOOD GOODS
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Copyright, 1915.^ j
Henry Sonnrborn
* Co.. Inc Mg
A nice line of Earthern Teapots
it Rudolph’s. tf
Lieut. Faust arrived in Fairbanks
it 9:15 yesterday morning, having
nade the run, including stops to in
ipect stations, in five days.
On the last boat received a new
ot of manufacturer's samples men’s
ind women’s wearing apparel at the
Emporium.
No Moose Dance
There will be no Moose Dance to
light on account of the dance given
ast night as a surprise to the band.
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Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The'traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
WE PAY
Lead 8 l-2c a pound.
Rags 82.75 a hundred.
Cast Iron 888 n ton.
Rope 5e a pound.
Brass 18c a pound.
Copper 27 l-8« n pound.
Rubber 7 l-2c a pound.
Beer bottles 27e a dozen.
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SEATTLE, WASH.
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At any Time Day or Night
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VALDEZ, ALASKA
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
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Special Rates by the Week or Monti
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Freighting to all points
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Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
PROFESSIONAL CAROS.
DR. S. WICK.ES MERRITT
Offices In Fish Building, adjoining
TiUlkum Club.
Phons *18 HfKIatey Street
Contract Sunteon, U. S. Army
A > Rurgeon. U S. Public Health Serr
(Marins Hospital) •
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Gradaate National University,
Waaklagtoa, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1898 . ,
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOBNBYS-AT-LAW
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