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B. B. 8KLBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDES, ALASKA
Published Pally Except Sunday
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July 28. 1*12. at the postofflce of Valdes.
Alaska, under act of March 8. 187i.
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MOMMY. APRIL 8. 1»18.
TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL.
HERE In this little bay
Full < f tumultuous fife «n<l great r*
pose
Where twice a day
Th* purposeless, glad ocean cornea and
goes
Under high cliffs and far from the huge
town.
1 at* me down
Tjf want of me the world's course wUl
not fall.
■When all Its work Is done the lie shall rot.
The truth Is great and shall prevail
When non* cares whether It prevail or not.
- Coventry Patmore.
MAKE ’EM PROVE IT
IN VALDEZ, as is doubtless the
case in many other cities, there are
a number of people wso assiduously
circulate reports that so and so Is a
pro-German, regardless of the work
being done by the party accused, for
the war cause, and also regardless of
the harmful effect upon the person
and his business, who is the target
for the vile tongues of slander. It is
unfbtunate that this is the case. There
is probably no person in the city
whom some person at one time or ano
ther has not been accused of having
pro-German tendencies. Personally
we favor the organization of a vigil
ance committee of a half a dozen rep
resentative business men whose duty
it shall be to wait upon the persons
circulating these stories and forfce j
them to prove their assertion. If they |
cannot do so and are only repeating |
the words of some other person they >.
should be dealt with as an enemy to |
’the public and be subjected to the
same treatment that would be admin
istered to a party who is a pro-Ger
man in reality. There is too much of
this loose talk going about the city,
and it is working ’universal harm to
the community.
The man who knowingly repeals j
something he knows has no founda-i
tion of fact should be severely punish
ed. It is no time for a man to sit
down and shoulder the charge of be
ing treasonable to the government and
the victim of these vicious slanders
should repel such verbal attacks by
any means short of deliberate murder.
If a committee could be formed to in
vestigate these charges persons would
be more careful about attacking men
or women who are giving the better
part of their time to furthering the
war cause. We ask any citizen who
KNOWS a man is unpatriotic to re
port this case to the marshal’s office.
If he does not do so he is an accom
plice of the seditionist.
Let us stop these unfounded
charges at once and make the parties
responsible eat their words, or let the
town be disrupted by unprincipled
gossipers, whose only desire is to stab
some party in the bpck, regardless of
consequences: It is the duty of evfery
citizen to inform any man accused of
pro-Germanism of the talk going
around, and give the accused a chance
to force the retraction. A committee
for this purpose would be the logical
way to handle it.
THE PATRIOTIC Meeting Satur
daynight is an indication of how uni
versally the community is behind the
government in its war work. The large
hall had the S. R. O. sign out long
before the meeting was called to or
der, and the large audience good nat
uredly packed itself into a space far
too small for comfort. Such meetings
do more than any other one thing to
crystallize public sentiment into ac
tive war propaganda. As the speakers
of the evening pointed out this is no
time for passiveness or peace talk.
The first consideration is to win the
war, and every effort is being made
by Valdezans to help accomplish this.
It was a grand and glorious event,
and one which made every heart beat
in unisn with the sentiment of the
occasion.
SEVERAL names have been hand
ed in to go on our Honor Roll for
next Saturday’s paper. Among the
names omitted were those of Albert
Swan, who is serving his country in
the United States navy, and Norman
Leopold who Is enlisted In the quar
termaster corps. There are doubtless
othef names omitted and we will be
pleased to have them sent in before
Saturday. Only Valdezans are placed
on* the^ Honor Roll. If you want your
boy to receive the paper while he Is
at the training camp, send in his ad
dress.
ALASKA has passed thru one of
the worst winters in her history.
There has been more cold and more
snow than at any time since the first
settler landed. And yet there have
been far fewer casualties this winter
than at any time for the past ten
; years. Fewer persons have been froz
en to death and fewer suffered from
; frost bites than for many winters
j past. Whether this is on account of
a more limited population and the
I cessation of mining, or is caused by
{old residents taking greater precau
! tions our deponent sayeth not.
WITHIN a few weeks Alaska’s sil
ver horde will be producing great
wealth for cannerymen and others.
Million of dollars will be taken from
the sea, and the number of workmen
employed will reach up Into the tens
of thousands. The fishing Industry
in Alaska is one of its greatest assets.
As yet it is controlled by outide capi
tal, and the rewards go to enrichen
outsiders. But with territorial gov
ernment much of this will be chang
ed. The territory will receive more
money for its natural resources and
everyone will benefit therefrom.
Anything you want in the line of
photography—Jenner can do it for
you. tl
If it isn’t an Eastman is Isn’t a
kodak. Valdez Drug Co., tf
JOHNSTON CHOCOLATES
just received at the Valdez Drug |
Co. tf
Purity Cross Dainties
Consist of Cream Chicken A la
King, Lobster A la Newburg, Welsh
Rarebit, Cream Codfish and many
others. Try them at Love-Whitley’s
tf
Show your patriotism by swatting
the Kaiser at Moose Hall April 10.
CITY EXPRESS. Phone 82: ready
to transfe. that hacKH..*; for yon tf
NOTICE OF SALE
No. 162
In the Probate Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division, Val
dez Precinct, at Valdez.
In the Matter of the Estate of Angus
Chisholm. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that pursu
ant to an order made and entered in
the above-entitled court and cause on
the-2nd day of April, 1918. the under
signed, the administrator of the es
tate of Angus Chisholm, deceased,
shall, until the hour of 6 o’clock on
the 12th day of April, 1918, receive
bids for the sale of the following des
cribed personal property belonging to
said estate, to-wit: An undivided one
eighth (1-8) interest in the steam
boat “June,” now lying at Valdez, Al
aska. ,
Further notice is given that all such
bids must be reported by said ad
ministrator to the above-named court,
and any or all of said bids may be re
jected.
Dated April 2, 1918.
FRANK GUSTAFSON,
Administrator of the Estate of Angus
Chisholm, Deceased.
NOTICE OP SALE
No. 6969
In the District Court of the United
States for the Western District of
Washington. Northern Division. In
Bankruptcy.
In the Matter of Thomas-Culross Min
ing Company, a corporation, Bank
rupt.
Notice is hereby given that pursu
ant to an order duly entered by the
above entitled court in the above en
titled cause, the unsold assets of the
above named bankrupt will be offer
ed for sale at public auction to the
highest and best bidder* for cash on
the 23rd day of April, 1918, at two
o’clock p. m. at the office of C. R.
Hawkins, Referee, said office being
now 1206 L. C. Smith Building, Se
attle, in said district. Bidders may
bid on the whole or any portion of
said assets. The successful bidder
shall immediately upon the accept
ance of his bid deposit with the trus
tee cash, or certified check, for ten
per cent of the amount of his bid and
shall pay the balance of the purchase
price in cash on confirmation of sale,
and sale shall be subject to confirma
tion by said Referee. The right to re
ject any and all bids is hereby ex
pressly reserved.
Said assets consist chiefly of min
ing claims in the Port Wells District,
Culross Island, Alaska, machinery,
tools, equipment and buildings locat
ed thereon and connected therewith,
and other property, of which com
plete detailed inventory is on file with
said referee in said cause.
Dated at Seattle, Washington,
March 18, 1918.
H. H. COWLEY, Trustee.
O. E. SAUTER and McCLURB ft Mo
CLURE, Attorneys for Trustee.
First publication, April 1, 1918.
Last publication April 22, 1918.
WILL NOT ENDORSE
ANY OUTSIDE CANDIDATE
The Valdez Republican Club de
cided at a meeting held Friday even
ing at the office of C. B. Smith* to
make no endorsement as to outside
candidates, but urge the necessity of
the vaters supporting their local can
didates at the coming primaries, Apr.
30th in order to secure to Valdez its
share of representation on the Repub
lican ticket at the general election.
PIONEERS C ELEBRATE
Igloo No. Seven, Pioneers of Alas
ka, held a meeting Friday night in
their hall, to which the ladies auxil
iary was invited. Refreshments were
served and dancing and cards were
the amusements. The Virginia Reel
and other old time dances were in
dulged in by those present, and a gen
eral good time enjoyed.
M. J. CALLAGHAN ARRIVES
FROM PORT NELLIE JUAN
Michael J. Callaghan, the well
known miner and old-timer, arrived
in town Saturday night from Port
Nellie Juan, in his launch the Viking,
3 days out. Mr. Callaghan has been
watchman for the Nellie Juan cannery
the past winter and reports that an
unusual quantity of snow has fallen in
that section. Records kept by him
show that 38 feet have fallen this win
ter and there is ten feet of snow at
the present time on the level. Mr.
Callaghan reports rough weather on
bis up-trip, combined with snow flur
ries, making navigation both danger
ous and uncomfortable. He states that
a number of men for the chnnery ar
rived on the Northwestern, and ar
rangements are being made for a big
pack.
Every War Savings Stamp you buy
helps twice—first when you avoid
needles spending and again when you
lend to the nation.
If you suspect a man, don’t employ
him; if you employ a man, don’t sus
pect him.
NUGGET AND IVORY
and Alaskan jewelry, Valdez Drug
Co. tf
Fine line of Crackers and Cakes.
Best ever. Keystone Produce Co. tf
20 per cent oft on all Heinz Goods.
Keystone Produce Co. tf
For Orst-ciass meals ana good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants' Cafe. tf j
LADIES TAKE NOTICE
Some new goods coming for Easter i
at the Emporium. tf I
A. B. Codling and wife will arrive J
on the steamship Alameda today. Mr. |
Codling is cannery foreman for the ,
Valdez Packing Company. They will1
take the Gelineau cottage for the1
summer. i
Come to the Japanese tea garden
and see the Japanese athletes perform
while you drink your tea at Moose
Hall, April 10.
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public's
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
CHAS. A. SULZER
Candidate For Re-election
As
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
From Alaska
“In deciding to enter the primaries as a candidate tor Delegate to
Congress from Alaska, I feel impelled to make a brief statement to
the people of the territory. It is now nearly a year since I was seated
in the House as Alaska’s representative to congress. During the most
of this time the United States has been engaged in a world war, and
every resource of the nation, including money and man power is be
ing devoted to the Bingle purpose of winning this great war. Every
member of congress in considering legislation for the nation, has
placed the country’s war needs above all needs and requirements and
has subordinated his desires to the military establishment of the
United States.
“Alaska has responded nobly to the nation’s call. She has given
her share willingly and unstintlngly. jWhen the democratic party
went before the people of Alaska in November, nineteen sixteen. It
stood for a certain constructive program which embodied as its prin
cipal elements a wider measure of home rule for the territory, and a
sane and rational policy in the development of natural resources and
every possible aid to the pioneers ot the country.
* “I have Introduced among others the following bills in congress
which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
“Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
rule the dominating principle.
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all, and the protection of the salmon supply from depletion.
“Making changes in the homestead laws by abolishing the eighty
rod reservation.
"Authorizing free surveys of homesteads in isolated sections.
"Changing the game laws so as to give the people a better oppor
tunity to use the game of the country without Its being slaughtered.
"Extending the federal farm loan act to Alaska.
"Providing for the care of Alaska’s Insane within the territory.
"At all times I have endeavored to keep constantly In mind the
needs of the territory and the people Of the territory. In spite of the
war some measure of progress has been achieved. I have assisted in
passing a law which helped the prospector by suspending assessment
work on claims during the years nineteen seventeen and nineteen
eighteen. The extension of the wireless and cable system In Alaska has
been accomplished with bright prospects for a further extension.
“Recognition has been forced for Alaska In the matter of appoint
ments to the second series of training camps for officers. Contracts
which prevented the farmers of the interior from supplying army
posts with their vegetables are cancelled.
"Suggestions and requests that I again go before the people of
Alaska have come to me from Alaskans all over the territory. Reit
erating my desire to serve the beet Interests of Alaska I am submit
ting my name as a candidate for the democratic nomination for
Delegate to Congress."
Ladies Walkover Shoes
w E have just received a
portion of our Spring line
of Ladie’s Shoes including black,
tan and white.
Most of these have nine inch
tops in both Military and Louis
Heel.
i
Priced at $5.50 to $11.00.
S. Blum & Co.
Member of the U. S. Food Administration
License Number G48525
FRATERNAL. ORGANIZATIONS
F. and A. M.
Valdez Lodge No. 168
REGULAR communications, first
Wednesday In each month In Ma
sonic Hall. Visitors always wel
come.
WALTER ELLIOT. W. M.
C. C. REYNOLDS. Sec.
L 0. 0. F.
Valdez, Ne, 6
Meets every Monday night at 8:00
o’clock p. m., in Odd Fellows’
Hall. Visiting members cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
, OTTO ELFSTROM, N. G.
R. D. NICHOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every Friday night in Eagle
Hall. Visiting Members cordially in
vited to attend these meetings.
ED. WOOD, W. P.
C. J. TODD, Sec.
Order of Eastern Star
Valdez Chapter No. 5
STATED communications, first and
third Tuesdays of each month at
Masonic Hall. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E. CRAWFORD. W. If.
J. A. SILVERMAN, M. D. Sec’y.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
' Frank Gustafaon, President,
Valdes Ala**.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
_Valdem Aleak*._
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"SHAMROCK”
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LAUNCH DELLA
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Weekly trips from Valdes to
Ellamar, Landlock, Fldalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L RIDER
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JOS. A. SILVERMAN PLG., M.D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Contract Surgeon U. 8. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U. B. Marine Hoepital
and
Public Health Service
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Sundays by Appointment
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
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Equipped for the Treatment
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