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VALDES. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter
July 23. 1912. at the postofflce of Valdes
Alaska, under act of Marcn 3, 1879.
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TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1018
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
Today will be the last issue of the
Prospector, for the duration of the
war, or until we can secure competent
• help from some at present unknown
source. Notwithstanding our efforts
to secure printers to take the place
of our employes who leave on the Al
aska to enlist in the United States
Marines, It has been impossible to get
them to come to Alaska on account of
the scarcity of men and the high
wages paid outside. With the depar
ture of many of pur citizens and the
mounting cost of material and
freights, the burden of running a
daily has increased each month. The
past few months have taken all that
the weekly and other sources made
to keep on the right side of the ledg
er. Not wishing to run at a loss and
emerge from the war burdened with
debt we have reluctantly decided to
discontinue the daily, and give our
subscribers one of the best weeklies
in the territory. We will continue tak
ing the same amount of press dis
patches, and issue a bulletin service to
those deeding to take the same.
We again ask the co-operation of
our citizens in continuing the Miner.
While our advertisers will not be able
to reach our readers as often as they
might thru the medium of a daily,
they will have the advantage of near
ly 300 more readers, and of a larger
and better appearing publication. Our
rates for advertising will be commen
surate with the cost of issuing a week
ly, which is greater in proportion than
that of a daily. If the citizens of Val
dez will give us their support they
will have a paper which any comumn
ity may be proud of. Advertisers de
siring to take additional space will
have better opportunity for display,
as the daily has been overcrowded on
account of its size.
THE CALL FROM “OVER THERE"
The response to the call from En
gland and France for more American
troops is to be seen in the speeding
up of the draft movement. It was the
original plan to call 800,000 men this
year, to be mobilized during a period
of nine months, and while it was an
nounced a few days ago that the total
for 1918 would not be increased, the
recruits are being summoned so rap
idly that at the present rate 800,000
men will be in camp by midsummer.
"What is now. moat prpaaJpRiy rp
Suired is that the ljghting fprfces of
lp United Statps bp brought as soon
as possible into tpe field," said A. X
Balfour, the British foreign secretary
in an address yesterday. "The Ger
man plan is to shatter the British
army before the American weight can
be brought into the scale. The Ger
man inspired press has been instruct
ed by its masters to show the utmost
contempt for the American military
effort. But the masters do not share
that contempt. They are planning
their whole campaign and are sacri
ficing men with reckless extravagance
j in order that the American help may
i arrive aftei* their blow has been
! struck."
That explains the need for speedy
action on the part of this country.
Transports in large numbers are
rushing troops to France. Thousands
are on the Atlantic at the present mo
ment. The need is vital and the Uni
ted States is sparing nothing to in
crease the allied reserves who are
counted upon to turn the tide in Pic
ardy and Flanders.
CZKRXIN THE SCAPEBOAT
The resignation of Count Czemin,
fbreign minister of Austria-Hungary,
may be interpreted as a victory for
the kaiser over the dual monarchy.
Czernin’8 efforts to obtain peace, and
his statement that at one time Aus
tria was at the point of making separ
ate negoiations, one may imagine, cre
ated deep-seate‘d wrath in the Hohen
zollern family. The result—exit the
peacemaker.
It may be assumed that tne inci
dent will not tend to Improve the re
lations ifeetween Germany and Aus
tria, although It Is too much to ex
pect a breach In consequence. The
French made things unpleasant in the
central powers by publishing a letter
from Emperor Charles, the young
Austrian monarch, which recognized
France’s just claims to Alsace-Lor
raine and approved the demand for
the restoration of Belgium. Caught
with the goods, the vassal king shout
ed “liar” reaffirmed hip adherence to
the alliance with the kaiser and made
Czernin the “goat” for his actions.
But if fortune favorsz z z
But it is hardly probable that the
kaiser doubts the authenticity of the
letter and that he sent a few sizzling
telegrams to Vienna is scarcely op
en to question.
The present Teutonic offensive may
determine the future relations be
tween Germany and Austria. It is
known that Austria is war-weary and
that anti-German feeling in the dual
monarchy is spreading. But if for
tune favors the autocrats the kaiser
Will continue to hold his ally in line.
Should they suffer a great defeat,
however, it may be Austria’s move.
SOUR GRAPES
The result of the primaries yester
day show that the democrats of Alas
ka are well satisfied with the record
made by Charles A. Sulzer, the dele-'
gate in congress, since his elevation
to that office. By an overwhelming
vote they have tendered him the nom
ination as the head of his ticket, and
at the same time endorsed Thomas J.
Donohoe and other members of the
small clique which is handling the af
fairs of the party.
On account of the bitter contest in
TUESDAY
ETHEL BARRYMORE
IN
“The Call of Her People”
In "The Call of Her People” Metro’s great seven-act special release,
picturized from Edward Sheldon’s famous play “Egypt” Ethel Barry
more has an opportunity to display most superb skill as a horsewoman.
During the making of the picture the star was called on to ride at
breakneck speed both along rough country roads and through crowd
ed city streets filled with vehicles and pedestrians. Six hundred peo
ple took part in the production, and Miss Barrymore rode through this
crowd on a .spirited horse. ,
HEARST PATHE NEWS
THURSDAY
LILUAN GISH
IN
-Sold For Marriage”
LILLIAN GISH, who is starred in "Sold for Marriage” made hei
debut on the stage when only six years old, in a melodrama called
"The Little Red Schoolhouse.” Her grace as a dancer brought hei
an engagement with Sarah Bernhardt during one of the late tours;
she remained in her company for two seasons.
AERIAL JOY RIDE-COMEDY
ADMISSION 30c.
the democratic ranks, many republi
cans cast their vote on that ticket yes
terday, or else revalued from voting
at al), TJjgre vpae sljg|lt Interest tftji
en here Ip Ihe contests on the repub
lican ticjtdt, simply because there was
oply a fylendly rivalry between the
candidates for office, and none of the
bitterness which characterized the
democratic fight.
'Since Sulzer has received the nom
ination the Times will welcome the
contest in the fall between him and
James Wickersham, when the relative
standings of these two men will he
settled once and for all.—Anchorage
Times.
CARRYING coals to Newcastle Is
illustrated by the shipment of 500
tons of coal from the mines at Nanai
mo, B. C., to Seward recently. Seward
is close enough to the mines to he
within whooping distance, but the
railway is not yet completed and she
is forced to buy coal at a high price
outside. Other Alaskan towns are in
the same fix. Notwithstanding the
thousands of acres of first class coal
deposited at many points in the ter
ritory, its citizens are dependent upon
British Columbia for all their fuel
supply. This is the result of the con
servation plans adopted by the admin
istration, which goes on the theory
that an ounce of conservation is
worth a ton of coal.
THE ANCHORAGE TIMES says
that it will welcome the contest this
fall between Delegate Sulzer and Jas.
Wickersham, when “the relative
standings between the two men will
be settled once for all.” Like the small
boy who was eating an apple and was
asked for the core by a companion,
we rise to remark that "there ain’t
goln’ to be no contest.” If the Hon.
James cannot see the handwriting on
the wall plainly enough to withdraw
from a contest where defeat is sure
and certain it is nothing to our sweet
young life. Charles A. Sulzer, taking
the vote at the primary as an indica
tion, will bolt Mr. Wickersham and
his old-fashioned political trickery
like a malamute w«uld a mouse. The
Hon Jim’s sun has not set; it has suf
fered an eclipse.
THE Times says there was “slight
Interest” taken in the primaries at
that place. Inasmuch as Mrs. Hatch
er, Wm. Maloney, and F. M. Boyle
were not interested and worked day
and night to line up the voters, it is
no wonder that Sulzer carried the
city.
IT IS DEVOUTLY hoped that Dele
gate Sulzer wil have the wisdom to
allow Mrs. Hatcher to remain on the
Wickersham payroll. He is a beaten
man if she espous^hls cause.
10,000 STUDENT OFFICERS
GO ON WAITING LIST
WASHINGTON: Ten thousand or
more student officers who today have
completed their course of training at
national army cantonments and na
tional guard camps, will not be grad
uated and given commissions, but will
be placed on an eligibility list, from
which in order of their ratings they
will be commissioned and called to
service as the army needs them.
The men are exclusively non-com
missioned officers and privates of the
National Army, National Guard, and
regular army, or students from col
legia having military courses in the
curriculum.
Until called to duty as officers these
men will wear white brassards on
their arms as an Insignia of their sta
tus. They will be called to the service
in spaall groups. Consequently it is
impossible to present now any list of
"graduates” as was done when the
two previous series of camps closed.
Any man who has remained in the
camps until today is assured of a
place on the eligible list.
£ate reports to the war department
bear out the estimate that 60 per cent
of the men admitted will complete
the course.
EjI lull II til lull U1 UUUl DLUUCUIO U*0
been proceeding practically since the
opening of the camps. Physical exam
inations of those who passed all oth
er tests began on April $.
In each division school, students
drawn from the division organizations
will be placed on an eligible list for
Infantry or eligible list for field ar
tillery,” according to a war depart
ment memorandum. Students from
other sources will be placed on sep
arate lists for the same arms. It is the
purpose of the war department to re
turn the new officers, so far as is
practicable, to the units from which
they were taken.
JUST RECEIVED
A new line, of Eastman Kodak sup
plies, Valdez Drug Co. tf
If it isn’t an Eastman is isn’t a
kodak. Valdez Drug Co.. tl
FISH
Black cod, red snapper ahd halibut,
lust received by Love-Whltley Com
pany. 11
THE UNITED STATES fOOD
yU)MINISTR4TOiTSi\yS
1. Watch yourself; regulate your own conduct. The household next door
is not observing the rules because of carelessness or ignorance, a friendly
word from you may set them right. And don’t be bashful about it!
2. The war comes first. Savt Food and help the great cause along.
3. Don’t eat bread for fun. It is more fun to see how much bread you can
do without and not miss—and it saves wheat for overseas.
4. War prices can never be low. In buying food, remember this: IT IS
WHEAT. NOT MONEY. THAT WE MUST SAVE TO WIN THE VIC
TORY.
5. Keep score! The Food Administration asks you to eat eleven wheatless
meals each week. Each one counts 9.09 per cent. \\ HAT IS YOUR SCORE
THIS WEEK?
C. Shpw kitchen strategy! How many wheat saving dishes do you have on
your table? How much wheat are you now saving as compared with your rec
ord last Spring?
7. Cut out non-essentials. We must clear the decks for action if we are go
ing to win.
h. W e have 105.000.000 of our own people and 35.000.000 people of the Al
lied nations to feed until next harvest. It is a big job, but American team
work can do it. if every house-keeper will tackle the problem as if the “extra
company” of 35.000,000 people were her own household guests. Ladies, our
national hospitality is put to the test'
9. Germany says we cannot get together in this country because we have
no master-mind to make us do it. Show the stuff Americans are made of and
SAVE THE FOOD TO CARRY ON THE FIGHT.
10. This is everybody’s war. Nobody is insignificant. Some of us fight in the
front-line trench, some plant gardens, some build ships, and some cook meals,
so good that one doesn’t miss the Wheat and other things that we are saving
for the fighters overseas. Are you playing your part the best way you know
how? SAVE FOOD TO HELP YOUR FIGHTERS FIGHT. •
11. Waste of any kind of food is a crime which may lose the fight for us and
the penalty will be worse than any punishment meted out by law for or
dinary crimes against society. The trail of the Prussian army in Belgium and
invaded France shows the nature of the punishment we may expect if we fail,
through blind carelessness and waste of food, to support our fighting men.
12. From 1914-18 French women have borne the agricultural burden. Their
wounded men, broken and disabled, have come home to them to be cared for.
Tuberculosis attacks their poorly nourished children. These women have
been the chief laborers for the fields. IT IS UP TO AMERICA TO RE
LIEVE THE FRENCH WOMEN IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY. SAVE
AND SEND THE FOOD THEY NEED.
S. BLUM AND COMPANY
HOTEL SEXTON |
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
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J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
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F. M. Cockrill and a crew of men
will leave for the Port Wells district
tomorrow, where work will be resum
ed on the company’s property at that
point.
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osiand’s
Prices reasonable. *
Julian H. Reed, assistant cashier
of the Harriman Bank at Seward, is
serving on the jury in this city this
week. Mr. Reed believes that Alaska
will have a glorious future after the
war, and is very optimistic over his
home city.
CITY EXPRESS, Phone 12; ready
to tranefe. that baggage for you. tf
FOR SALE—Ford touring car In
fair condition, except tires which are
somewhat worn, Lots of extra parts,
Engine In perfect condition. Body
racked but will make excellent truck.
Cheap for.cash. Write to E. P. E.,
Care of Prospector. tf
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
The following schedule for the har
bor boat “Lt. C. V. Donaldson" will
take effect today. All orders to the
contrary are revoked.
Monday, Wednesdays. Thursdays,
and' Fridays:
Lve. Fort Llscum Leave Valdes
8:15 a. m. 9:45 a. m.
1:15 p. m. 4:00 p. in,
TUESDAY
1:15 p. m. 2:00 p. m.
4:30 p. m. 6:00 p. m.
SATURDAY
1:15 p. m. 4:00 p. m.
7:15 p. m. 10:30 p. m.
11:16 p.m. 12:00 m. m.
There will be no trips of the boat
on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each
month, these days being used to clean
Special trips or Cancelling of the!
above will be made without notice
only to meet exigencies of the ser
vice. „ .
All official tuainess Detween Val
des and the Post should be arranged
for transaction, where possible, so
that advantage will be taken of the
scheduled trips and extra trips will
be made at a minimum and made only
when urgently
O. R. KOEHLER,
Cept. 14th Infantry. A. Q. M.'
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JOS. A. SILVERMAN Ph.G.,M.D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Contract Surgeon U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U. S. Marine Hospital
and
Public Health Service
OFFICE HOURS:
1 to 4 P. M. 7 to 8 P. M.
Sundays by Appointment
TELEPHONES
Office No. 19 Res. No. 176
Boyle Block, Valdez, Alaska
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National Unlverelt*
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1808
PHONE 110
Office Rooms Above Louie’s Cafe
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
OUn Opposite Coart Honoe
Phone 94 VALDEZ. ALASKA
IORN LYONS m W RITCH2S
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offices in Whaling Building
Phone 101 VALDEZ, ALASKA.
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt D.
JUNEAU. ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground
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LOVE & MEALS
Insurance
Fire-Surety Bonds-Life
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VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Equipped for the Treatment
of all Surgical and Medical
Cases. X-Ray
Private Booms
Jos. A. Silverman Ph. G. M. D.
Proprietor
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Rates by the Week or Month
Baths in Connection
RHONE 133 MRS. SYR INC. Rn>
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
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^dL? F. and A. M.
r$A Valdes 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.
1. 0. 0. F.
Valdei, No, $
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. N1CHOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every Friday night in Eagl»
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 ot each month at
Masonic Hall. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E. CRAWFORD, W. M.
J. A. SILVERMAN, M. D. Sec’y.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Gustafson, President,
Veldes
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretsrr.
Ysldes Alaska
SAFETY FIRST
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Travel On The
“SHAMROCK"
Prompt Service
D.D. STEWART Matter
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LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdes to
Ellamar, I>andlock, FI dalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. Ia RIDER