STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
Copper Block Hotel
^ VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
Buy Alaska Made Cigars
ASK FOR W. R. King, Terminus, or Lavanna,
Made in Seward by union workmen.
We maintain our standard. Sold everywhere
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Interior Weather.
Valdez, Alaska, Feb. 2, 1916.
barometric pressure .30.630
temperature 7 p. m. 10
Minimum temperature .—04
Mean temperature. 7.6
Partly cloudy, wind northeast, two
miles.
Interior Weather.
Valdez, Alaska, Feb. 3, 1916.
Fairbanks, —22; clear, calm.
Salcha, —26; clear, calm.
Richardson —19; clear, calm.
McCarthy, —9; clear, calm.
Donnelly, —30; clear, calm, trail
good.
McCallum, —12; cloudy, calm,
trail good.
Pazson, —4; cloudy, windy, trail
«oo£. K
Gulkana, —30; clear, calm, trail
good.
Copper Center, —36; 15 inches of
now; clear, calm, trail good.
Tonsina, —26; 18 inches snow;
cloudy, calm, trail drifted.
Telkhell, —10; 30 inches snow;
dlear, calm, trail good.
Beaver Dam, —6; 46 inches snow,
Clear, calm, trail drifted.
Summit, —2; 120 inches snow;
clear, windy, trail drifted.
Wortman’s, 16 above; 40 inches of
•now; cloudy, windy, trail drifted.
CANNERIES WOULD PREFER
TO EMPLOY WHITE LABOR
\
SEATTLE: State Labor Commiss
ioner Edward W. Olson, of Washing
ton, has begun a series of confer
ences with cannery owners at Ana
cortes, Bellingham and Blaine, at
which the problem of Oriental labor
will be taken up and considered with
a view to the solution of the question
which has been before the cannery
men for a number of years. After a
recent investigation Commissioner Ol
son reported that in his estimation
the problem' was one that co'uld be
met, provided the white laborer?
were willing to do the work now done
by the Orientals during the rush
season.
If you were sick would you go to
a blacksmith for repairs? Why then
do you go to a lung mechanic for in
formation about machinery when you
have mechanics in your home town
that stay there the year around, and
depend on their knowledge and abil
ity to do your work satisfactorily for
their existence as mechanics. Try the
Valdez Iron Works; we are here to
stay with your assistance. th-tf.
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Ashman Brown Comments on Fact
That Delegate Wickersliam Has
Not Started Fight.
The correspondent of the Post-In
telligencer in Washington says that a
curious fact which sets this session
of congress apart from any other in
recent years is the marked absence of
Adaskans. Ever since the Klondike
days and down to this session, each
Witter has witnessed the gathering
in Washington of numerous Alaskans
and Seattle people interested in Alas
ka. But since the passage of the rail
road bill, when they gathered in force
to work for the measure, they have
been dwindling in number and only
one or two, like such veterans as Fal
con Joslin and D. A. McKenzie, have
been seen about the capital this win
ter.
And, although the session Is well
advanced, Delegate Wicltersham has
not started a single fight, which also
is record breaking. And further, the
delegate seems to have no intention
of starting anything.
The writer comments on the fact
that ih times past Alaskans were usu
ally divided into rival camps. This
session tlWe is hot enough of them
in the capital to make one good camp
which may account for the prevailing
peace.
APPAM WILL LIE
IN VIRGINIA WATERS
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Commander of German Prize Crew Is
Allowed by Navy Officials to
Take on Supplies.
NORFOLK, Feb. 3.—Commander
Ber(f,,of the German prize crew,
which brought the British liner Ap
pam into this port after she had been
captured off the coast off Africa, has
been allowed by the American navy
officials to land. The commander has
asked permission to tt\ke on supplies
for bis passengers and crew in order
to replenish the ship’s larders which
were almost empty when she reached
port.
The officers of the navy in charge
of the Appam have permitted physi
cians to board the vessel to care for
the wounded passengers but have de
nied reporters audiences with the sur
vivors.
NO reward wanted
FOR DOING THEIR DUTY
BERLIN: Several Socialists were
recently awarded the Ludwig cross
from King Ludwig of Bavaria, for,
“special meritorious services rendered
in the hour of their country’s need.’’
However, the Socialists thauked him
for thp distinction, but declined the
decoration. The Socialists' newspa
per, Munich Post, in chronicling the
action of the Socialists, adds that they
consider work for their country’s wel
fare a duty and to be performed with
out asking reward.
Notice to Patrons.
The full number of teachers having
now returned to the Ursuline Con
vent, lessons will be resumed on
Monday, January 24.
The Nuns hope to welcome all their
former pupils'and many more. Your
generous and deeply appreciated pat
ronage Is earnestly requested.'1
A commercial course will form a
special part 6f the curricul-un and
careful Attention will be given a «u to
Mathematics, English, French, Ger
man, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Piano,
Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Harp and
Embroidery.
E'or further particulars apply to
Mother Superior.
FOR RENT—After February 18th,
the premises now occupied by Hunt’s
Candy Store. Apply to J. Callln, Ar
cade Cafe. tf ,
Hotpolnt Electric Heaters, Cookers
Bakers, Percolators and Vacuun
Cleaners arrived on the last boat for
the Emporium. tf
Pasteurized Whipping Cream and
purs Buttermilk at Love-Whltley's,
Fancy btatlonery at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. *
A fine display of nugget Jewelry aj
Valdes Drug Co. tj
SAYS VON PAPEN
ORGANIZED PLOT
American Detained in London Re
ported to Have Disclosed Activ
ities of German Officer.
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LONDON, Feb. 3.—According to
a statement issued by the British
government Bridgeman Taylor, wh#
has been detained here as an unreg
istered alien, has confessed that Cap
tain von Papen, the German military
attache at Washington who was re
called by his government, was instru
mental in organizing the conspiracy
to blow up the Welland canal.
Taylor arrived from America on
one of the last Steamers and was im
! mediately apprehended by the police
las his passport was irregular. He
| was subjected to a rigorous inquisi
tion and revealed the whole plot to
'destroy the canal. He also asserts
| that the German military officer was
'active in other conspiracies In Amer
ica to cripple the export of munitions
| to enemy nations of Gdtmany.
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APPAM CASE MAY
GO SUPREME COURT
London Reports that Captured Liner
Carries Bullion of Great Valne,
Which Is Contraband.
LONDON, Feb. 3.—It is reported
in advices from Africa that the Brit
ish steamship Appara, which was seiz
ed by the German commerce raider,
carried five hundred thousand pounds
of bullion. Under international rules
governing warfare bullion is contra
band and the heavy loss will be sus
tained by the shippers.
May Go to Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, D. 0., Feb. 3.—
The neutrality board which met here
today to consider the case of the Ap
pam was unable to reach any conclu
sion and the matter may go to the
United States Supreme court to de
termine the standing of the vessel
and her valuable cargo.
Washington Is Silent.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.—Govern
ment officials here have declined to
make any statement regarding the
British liuor Appam which was sailed
into an American port by a German
prize crew. It is known, however,
that the German government will
maintain that the Appam is a prise
of war and Is now the property of the
German government. The vessel is
being closely guarded.
James Fisb, who went to Kenne
cott two weeks ago to work in the in
terests of the New York Life Insur
ance company, is still In the interior
town according to latest information.
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MANNERS IN JAPAN.
Children Crave Candy, but Will Nat
Eat It In Publio.
One day as 1 was going along tbs
street in a Japanese town 1 saw a
candy man sitting on a stool beside
his cart fashioning delicacies with bis
two Hying thumbs. Taking u ball of
candy mixture, be would give it a few
pinches, a twist, dab on a red spot,
p nil there would be a flsb. Taking up
another bull, be would give it a few
twists, and he would have a radish.
Half a dozen of these he would put
Into a thumb made caudy plate tbe
size of u chocolate wrapper and sell
for half a cent
Buying a plate of tiny delicacies, 1
gave it to a girl, expecting to see her
down it in good old American fashion,
but instead of falling on it greedily
she made a courtly bow and'tote down
tbe street as fbst as her wOoden shoes
would let her. I looked after her In
astonishment, thinking that this upset,
every child theory I bad, and‘deter
mined to try It again. Bo I waited un
til the two Hying thumbs bad molded;
another delicacy and proffered this to
a second child. Down tbe street she
flew. too. her wulnut knot of hair wab
bling excitedly.
When 1 bought the third delicacy I
! gave It to a pblld that was Weighted
down with a baby on her back and fol
lowed after while she went-bobbing
down tbe street, the baby’s bead roll
ing heavily. 1 found her Bitting on
tbe floor eating the alrupy fish and
candy radishes with many delighted:
sucks and appreciative grunts. Then 1
understood. It was not polite to eat
| on the street, but under her father’s
gruf tile rapf It was tbe height of form;
to dispose of tbe sweets with all the
gustatory gurglings that her delighted'
soul wished.—Horner Cray ip Leslie’s.
CITY EXPRESS
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I Foot Keyhione Ave
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UPPER TONSINA ROAD HOUSE
Best of Meals—Prices Reasonable
GENERAL STORE. - TRADING POST.
Telephone connects with Chitina.
General Freighting. KNUTE NAFSTED. Mgr.
MERCHANT’S CAFE
FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY DAILY
Phone 03 Chan. Fischer, Propr.
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Real Fstate, Insurance, General Brokerage
[Absentees Business Properly Handled
Treat Building, Alaska Ave. Telephone No. 60
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
PLIMBING, STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING,
Sheet Metal Work, Mine Air Pipe, Pipe and Kitting*, Valves, Etc,
Motor Boat Supplies, Puints and Oils.
Located on Valdez Dock, Opposite Pros|)ector Office. Phone 24
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
8. S. ALAMEDA AND 8. 8. NORTHWESTERN SAIL FROM SE
ATTLE THE 10TH, 20TH AND 30TH,
EVERY MONTH
FROM VALDEZ SOUTH—8TH, 18TH, 28TH, FOR CORDOVA.
JUNEAU. WRANGEL, KETCHIKAN AND SEATTLE.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell. Juneau, Sheep
Creek, Treadwell, Douglas. Bkagway, Cordova, Ellainar, Valdez and La
touche. Explosives, S. 8. Seward, on the 5th; La tour he, on the 16th; 8. S.
Cordova, 25th of eaoh month—right reserved to change this schedule
without notice.
F. n. TRACY. GenT Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO, Local Agent.
Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.
PUGET SOUND
California
Admiral
Line
PUGET SOUND
Alaska
,ALASKA
Steamers sail from Seattle at 0 P. M. on
5th, 15th, 25th—EVERY MONTH
Steamer Sailing ISth calls Illamaa and Kodiak—All Sailing call at Kulk
and Anchorage.
CALIFORNIA
Seattle to San Francium every Wednesday and Sogday. connecting with
Steamers Yale and Harvard for goathcra California.
Right reserved to change schedulfjvlthout notice
RICHARD J. IUNGWOOD, Mgr., Seattle) VALDEZ DOCK CO, Local AgL
When You Leave
For the Outside
take the
“MILWAUKEE”
One’read—-one manageirert--cne service all the way
through to Chicago. It’s the Short Line to the East
over
THE NEW STEEL TRAIL
For information and literature write or ask
J. C. MARTIN, Agent. Valdez, Alaska.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST, PAUL RY.
A E. HARRIS, Freight and Passenger Agt, -
Juneau, Alaska.