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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1016
WHERE THE MONEY WILI GO.
Some time ago our statement was
challenged in regard to the fact that
the present agitation of the Navy
league for a great preparedness fund
was prompted by the great steel
magnates of the east, who would be
the beneficiaries.
For months tons of literature have
been sent to the press of the United
States, advancing arguments why the
people should favor an increased
army and navy, and urging that the
editors use their space to further the
war propaganda. It was thought
queer at the time that so much mon
ey would be spent in furthering the
?600,000,000 bond issue, from patri
otic motives.
Representative Clyde Tavenner of
Illinois asked Congress to investi
gate the personnel of these jingo pa
triots, .and upon its refusal, began a
quiet investigation himself. Now he
-comes forward with the charge that
his investigations have unearthed the
fact that the Navy league is fostered
by contributions from the prominent
Steel magnates, many of whom are
officers in the Navy league. He has
disclosed a startling condition of af
fairs among the near-patriots who
are behind the movement.
If, after these disclosures, Con
gress does not take steps to build
huge munition plants where the na
tion can manufacture its own war
needs, it will show that the taint of
. graft has reached even to the seats
of the mighty.
In an open letter to Col. Robert M.
Thompson, president of the league,
answering the latter’s challenge to
name men interested in war muni
tions manufacture who have contrib
uted to the league’s treasury. Tav
enner says:
"I call your attention to the fact
that Elbert H. Gary, who is describ
ed in the directory of directors for
1914 as chairman of the board of di
rectors and chairman of the finance
committee of the United States Steel
corporation,’ contributed $1,000 on
June 10, 1915, and that on the same
date J. P. Morgan subscribed $2,000.
“I call your attention to the fact
that J. P. Morgan, who is a director
of the United States Steel corpora
tion, was formerly treasurer of the
Navy league and Is now director of
and a contributor to the Navy lea
gue, and that J. P. Morgan’s broth
er-tn-law, Herbert L. Satterlee, was
one of the Incorporators of the league
and 1b at present general counsel of
the league.
“I also note that Edward T. Stotes
bury, a member of the firm of J. P.
Morgan & Co., and a derector of the
Balwln Locomotive Works, Cambria
Steel Co., Phoeniz Iron Co., Riverside
Metal Co., Temple Iron Co., William
Cramp & Sons’ Ship and Engine Bldg.
Co., and 64 other corporations, banks
and trust companies, Is one of the
honorary vice presidents of the Navy
league.
“I also call your attention to tne
fact that George F. Baker, Jr., No.
2 Wall street, New York, son of a
director of the United States Steel
corporation, contributed $1,000 t6
the Navy league June 10, 1916.
"I call your attention to the fact
that Robert Bacon, formerly a mem
ber of J. P. Morgan & Co., and now
director of the United States Steel
corporation Is a director of the Navy
league.
"I call your attention to the fact
that Henry C. Frick, a director of
United States Steel, and 10 other
corporations, banks and trust compa
nies, is one of the vice presllenls -r
the Navy league.
“United States Steel controls the
Carnegie Steel company, which has
drawn down from the navy contracts
aggregating $32,964,377 for armor
plate alone, and if the Navy league’s
$600,000,000 bond issue goes thru
congress this firm will reap the bene
fit.
“Thq Bethlehem Steel corporation
bas obtained from the navy depart
ment armor contracts amounting to
$42,3'21,237 and if the Navy league’s
program goes through Bethlehem
stands to benefit immensely.”
TRADE AT HOME.
We have always advocated our citi
zens trading at home, whenever pos
sible. Not only on account of keep
ing the money in circulation here, but
because of the added fact that you
meet your seller face to face and can
examine the goods. There are also
other reasons. A case in point is
brought forcibly to mind by the re
cent fire. One of our prominent busi
ness men had insurance policies han
dled by local companies. When the
policies expired instead of renewing
them with the local agency he sent his
insurance outside to a concern in Cal
ifornia. In the meantime, before the
company accepted his risk, the fire
came, and, of course, the outside com
pany promptly stood from under, and
left the merchant to shoulder the loss.
Had this merchant gone to one of
our local agencies, he would now be
the gainer by $1000. The business
would have been fixed up instantly,
the policy made out, and the company
would have promptly upheld the ac
tions of its agent by paying the loss.
This not only holds good in this
instance, as it is but one of many hun
dreds called to our attention day by
day.
None of our merchants are becom
THE EMPRESS
The Empress Circuit Presents the Paramount Feature
In 5 Acts
MARY PICKFORD
Assisted by the Famous Players Co. in
“THE EAGLE’S MATE”
A Vitally Gripping Dram» of the Mountain Feuds;
To-Night, Friday Night, Saturday Night
2 Shows, at 8:00 and 9:20 sharp
Admission 25c. All Childreg^lOc,
When you see a Paramount Feature you know you are see
ing the best.' They spell MP ERF ECTION” in mov
ing pictures. Don't mbs any of them.
ing bloated millionaires from over
charging, and none of our citizens art
saving enough to buy a touring car
by trading outside. The gain at the
time is but trivial, as good goods cos!
the same, the world over, plus frelghl
and handling, and a man who buys
thousands of dollars worth is in a po
sition to buy cheaper than the indi
vidual who buys ten dollars worth.
On the other hand, the merchant
should buy at home also, whenever
possible. It is no more right for him
to send outside for articles his com
petitor handles than it 1b for the peo
ple. By working toward a mutual
end we may thus greatly benefit the
city, and what benefits our city will
help every individual in it.
Let us once more entreat you to
keep your money at home.
SUPERSTITION VS. SENSE.
We heard a man remark the morn
ing of the fire: “Yes, the gypsies curs
ed the town when they were run out,
and now you see the result.” We
suspect that a redbot stove pipe thru
a hole in a board roof will produce
the same results, in one hundred per
cent of actual demonstrations, curse
or no curse. It is impossible to unite
an imflammable substance with red
hot Iron and not have a fire, and the
gypsy probably saw our danger, and
prophesied accordingly.
The city should have some kind of
building ordinance which provides foi
a safer system of heating than the
old-fashioned stovepipe with a venti
lator around it. When cold weathei
comes one will naturally pile on the
coal, and the consequence is a fire
which destroyes property enough tc
pay for brick flues for all the town..
Give the fire chief authority to en
force a modicum of safety in erect
ing f. vent for your stoves, and fires
would become a thing of the past
At any rate this bright, sunshinj
weather beats the Puget Sound rains..
Sixteen tons of freight for Valdez
on the Farragut last night. Thirty
four tons in forty-one days. At 7f
cents per ton we fail to see any gold
en streams of wealth flowing into anj
one’s coffers.
We know that it will not meet the
approval of the Twinklets, but we
cannot help once more reminding our
readers that while coal has advanced
one hundred per cent in the east it
still retails at $12.50 per ton here at
home.
Cordova has been without lights
now for over a week, and will proba
bly remain so until the present cold
weather abates. You citizens of Val
dez, who have gone home night after
night secure in the knowledge that
our electric service has never failed
you, and that a twist of the wrist
will bring brightness out of gloom,—
are you aware that the local service
is one of the best in the country?
The news that the steamship com
panies are to tut a nice melon, will
be greeted with approval by the trav
eling public. Our steamship compa
nies have run at a loss for several
years past, holding on hoping for bet
ter times, and now that they have
come we may look for a general read
justment of service, more boats on the
run, and quicker communication with
the Outside. Alaska is entering on
an era of prosperity which promises to
be stable, and every city on the coast
will receive a share of it.
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.
A commercial course will fcrm a
special part of the curriculum and
careful attention will be given a -o to
Mathematics, English, French, Ger
man, Spanish. Italian, Latin, Piano,
Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Harp and
Embroidery.
For further particulars apply to
Mother Superior.
All kinds ot Vegetables and fine
assortment of Apples and Oranges at
Keystone Produce Co. *
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
Valdes Iron Works; we are here to
stay with your assistance. th-tf.
Anything in the jewelry line at the
Valdes Drug Co. tf
PORTRAITS made bv appointment
In yonr own home, by V. W. Sheelor.
Phone 186. tf
A fine display of nugget Jewelry at
Chides Drug Co. id
The Liberty Theatre re-opens Sun
day with one of the beet programs
ever shown in Valdes.
MONEY AND THE HOME.
How Ono Family Solved the Difficult
Financial Problem.
In the American Magazine a contrib
utor tells bow be and bis wife bare
solved the problem of domestic ex
penses.
"When my wtfe and I were first mar
ried."' he says, "we experienced some
difficulty In the handling of my salary.
My wife would often want little things
and would hesitate to ask me for the
money, fearing that I would think them
silly. Again, she would need clothes oc
casionally and would not wish to ask
for them, believing that either I could
not afford them or would think her ex
travagant. Often I would see things
that 1 desired, but many times would
not buy them because I could not af
ford to spend a like amount on her.
"So we devised a method of dividing
the money. Upon receiving my salary
twice a month I pay whatever house
hold bills that are on band, such as
rent, coal, groceries, light, etc. The bal
ance I divide, giving half to my wife
and retaining the other half myself.
Then we each pay half the daily inci
dental expenses of the bouse, being
very exact, even to the purchase of a
yeast cake. Personal expenses, such as
clothes, car fares, etc., we each pay
from our own halves. If we go out for
a day’s pleasure I pay the bills, and
upon our return 1 figure what I have
spent, and my wife pays me her half.
Thus each of us has half my salary,
each pays half of the household ex
penses, and each has half of the bal
ance for his own use.”
AN ANCIENT ROMANCE
The Story of Ruth and Boaz and Truo
Human Kindness.
The book of Ituth is the greatest pas
toral idyl In literature. It Is founded,
according to the Christian Herald, on
loving kindness, the loving kindness of
the Moabites revealed to her family
and the loving kindness of Boaz. the
wealthy Israelite, to ltutb, his kins
woman. It also contains the germ of
that great hearteduess which is the
center of the gospel of Christian love.
It Is a book that opens with tears
and famine and ends witli the sound of
wedding bells. The story turns upon
the straightforwardness of Boaz. who
showed kindness and manliness to
Ruth, a member of a nation that was
Israel's foe, and in that kindness found
ed a new house, the house of Jesse and
David, the royal line that begat a
greater than David.
Boaz is Immortal among Bible heroes
for his kindness, his plain, everyday
generosity, his sense of protectou and
care for the lonely, unprotected Moab
Itish girl, his dead kinsman's wife,
who in her poverty gleaned in his har
vest fluid after the reapers. Boaz gave
orders to his reajsjrs tliftt they should
allow her to glean even among the
sheaves of barley and by his large
heartedness gained a wife and. more
than that, made a place for himself in
that immortal company which is re
nowned for naught hut for being kind.
Saved by Her Voice.
When traveling to Paris with some
other ladies on one' occasion Mme.
(Jrisi had a thrilling adventure. At a
small wayside station a man entered
the carriage, and it soon became evi
dent from his threatening gestures
and eccentric behavior that he was n
dangerous lunatic. Though her com
panions were panic stricken. Mmc.
(Jrisi retained complete presence of
mind and with the utmost conqtosure
began to sing. At once the maniac
was quiet. Ilis whole attention was
riveted on that magnificent voice, and
he remained the most appreciative of
listeners until the train reached the
next station, where he was secured. It
transpired subsequently that he was a
maniac with homicidal tendencies who
had escaped from an asylum.
Born Lucky.
First Coster—Well, poor old Bill’s
gone.
Second Coster (scornfully)—Poor, in
deed! Luckiest bloke in the market
Couldn't touch uullink wifout it turned
to money. Insured 'is 'ouse—burned in
a mouth. Insured 'isself agin hacei
dents—broke 'is harm Hist week. Join
ed the Burial serciety last Toosday.
mid now 'e's "opped it. I call it luck."
-Ixmdon Tit-Bits. ,
Patience.
For twenty long years a West Vir
ginia woman remained constant to her
husband, who left bis. home on a Jour
ney mid lias only just returned. There
was no mystery about his absence,
however. He came to Washington to
take out a patent.—Washington Her
aid.
Sign Language.
“I time to gossip about people, and
yet I don't like to go urouud tu society
as n prude.”
“No need to say a thing, my dear.
Just elevate your eyebrows nt the '
pro|>er point, and you'll get along.”—
Louisville Courier-Journal. i
Model Man.
“Was yoor husband good to you. j
Mand.v?"
“ 'Peed be was, miss. 1 wo’ked
eighteen hour* a day fo' yeahs fo’ dat
man. an* he never once found fanlt 1
wlf a thing 1 did fo* hlin.”-Detrolt
Free Press.
Pecuniarily Spaaking.
“Ton say that Jenkins owes every
thing he has to you.”
"Worse. He owes much more tbai
he has to me."—Boston TrniiRcrtpL
He that la ungrateful baa no guilt
out one. AM other criaoee may Bess
Vw virtues in bint.
S. BLUM & CO.,
(INCORPORATED) *
To the Man Who Paps
$20 or More
And Who Hasn't Learned to Come Here
$20 has been, a popular clothing
price for years. Unconsciously mer
chants plan to mark a big line at $20.
Unconsciously men everywhere have
formed the $20-clothes habit.
We have a revelation for you men
with $20 or more to spend.
We will keep you from buying a
suit made and sold with the object of
catching “the popular price trade.”
We will sell you
Styleplus m 17
Clothes
“The same price the world over."
which have a definite conception
behind them—style plus guaranteed
quality at a medium price. Guaran
teed all-wool fabrics skilfully made—
and styled by a designer whose work
is nationally approved.
The new STYLE
PLUS models and
fabrics tempt men no
matter what thev can
afford to pay.
We can fit your age
as well as your shape.
Special style concep
tions for young men.
Lots of men simply
want to see a STYLE
PLUS after hearing
so much about the
quality. Glad to show
you even if you don’t
want to buy.
•S3G?*I7
S. BLUM & Co.
GOOD GOODS
DR. H. COCKERILLE
(■rndnnte National University.
Wan kin if ton, D. C.
DENTIST
fourteen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling ItuUdlng
DR. GERMAN
THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug Store. Of
fice hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. in., 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
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOK VKY8-AT-LA W
Office Opvoelte Court House
Phone M VA1.DKX. ALASKA
JOHN LYON8 ■■ S- RITCHIE |
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTOK NKYB-AT*LAW
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Offices tu Whaling Building
Phone 101 VALDUZ. ALASKA
Valdez Miners Union Ko. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
ROBERT SHAFFER^PwMenjU
CHAB. MeCAIXUM^Searetae^
A. M. DIERINGljJH
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and FreightUtg
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
The Best Fiace in Valdes to
Slop at is the
Arctic Hotel
War«, Light Roeai-TLe Hoate of CnafMt
RATES 'REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Ratet Bp the Kao*
PHONE 139 MRS. STRING. Pto*.
VALDKZ IXHXHB
NO 10* 1
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I Regular Communications Hr;t We*» •
nesday In each month In McKlaMH
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. R ORIGSBY. W. ML
HD. WOOD. Secretary.
When In Seward Stop at tfco
COLEMAN HOUSE
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