Sip Daily Jlroapertor
PUBLISHED BT
STEWART * SELBY, Proprietor*
VALDES. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Hall Matter,
July 23, 1912, at the postofllce of Valdes,
Alaska, under act of March 8, 1879.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1017
I>088 AND GAIN.
Who seeketh self that silf shall find,
But all else lose; who goes in search
Of Love and thrust all self behind
And seeks the gentle and the kind.
On a Arm rock has built his church
And lives with the Diviner Mind.
—Joseph Dana Miller.
THE REVIEW ON THE ELECTION.
The American Review cf Reviews,
in commenting impartially on the out
come of the presidential election,
makes the >two interesting observa
tions that the outcome of the contest
was really a victory for the republi
cans and that both the republicans
and democrats in 1920 will have “pro
gressives" as theli candidates. Inci
dentally, too, it points out that dur
ing his second term by reason of re
publican gains in the house, Presi
dent Wilson is more likely to be a
“president” that a “European prime
minister.”
"In the presidential contest,” says
ihe Review, “the country was so
evenly divided that no clear verdict
was given to either side. But the
election, eoi sidered in all its phases
and aspects, was not a victory of the
democratic party, but on the contrary
one for the republicans, and it was
especially emphatic wherever oa-’t”
dates were entirely satisfactory to
the progressives.
It is needless at this point to moral
ize upon the things that happened in
June in Chicago, when the progres
sive and republican parties met si
multaneously. The machinery •*! the
republican party in 1912, and again
in 1916, was controlled by men wbo
represented a minority of the effective
vote upon which it is necessary to
lely foi victory at the polls. If there
are those who would still dispute the
claim that Mr. Roosevelt was man
ipulated’ out of a nomination in 1912,
it is hard to believe that there is any
impartial historian of politics who
will deny that he was ‘negotiated’ out
of one in 1916. But this is a mere
ebservation and is not offered in the
spirit of challenge or argument.”
The writer then goes on to con
gratulate the country on the spirit in
which the result of the election, turn
ing as it did no less than one half of
one per cent of the votes, was ac
cepted, saying that* ‘our election
methods can be improved in several
lespects, but they are more accurite
end more honest than they have ever
been before.” He continues:
"Mr. Wilson is facing many dim
cult problems, with the country’s
earnest wish for his guidance and
full measure of success. He will f.ud
in his second term, that he will not
be able to rule the United States as
heretofore, through his power of un- j
uuesticned leadership, with submis
s-ive party majorities in the two
houses. He will have to modify his
methods and henceforth be lev. a
European prime minister and more
an American president.
"The politicians in both great pai
ties are already looking about for
their candidates in 1920. The repub
licans will have to take a ‘progres
sive’; and so, or course, will the dem
ocrats. The experience of flughes
now renders it improbable that the
democrats will nominate Justice
BrandeiB. Secretary Lane was born
in Canada. Mr. Bryan will perchance
seek the democratic nomination on a
platform advocating nation-wide pro
hibition and woman suffrage.”
Valdez has a good place provided
for the miner and prospector, or citi
zen to spend an evening. Everyman’s
clubhouse has plenty of books ai d
magazines, a good stove, a place to
smoke, and everything is done to
make its patrons happy. It is kept up
by the ladies of the Episcopal church.
ONE of the problems which the
people of this territory will have to
face when the saloon eventually is
abolished is to provide some whole
rale method of recreation for the mpn
who produce the riches of this new
country. It is not sufficient to abol
ish the saloon, which at present is the
general meeting place and “club
room” where men are made welcome
to enjoy the comforts provided. Some
thing must be found to take its place
—where a miner or prospector com
ing in from the hills and creeks, may
find warmth, reading matter, a place
to smoke and enjoy the creature com
forts. Here i3 sn opportunity for
some person or association of persons
to do pioneer work in a service of use
fulness and uplift for the benefit of
the miners and workmen which will
redound to the credit of the commu
nity it3elf.—Cordova Times.
THE Cordova Times editorially
states that the Ketchikan Miner Is au
thority for the statement that Dele
gate Wickersham has introduced a
bill in Congress making Alaska an
“Absolute Prohibition Territory,” and
expresses the belief that the state
ment is a "pipe dream.” After read
ing the bill the editor of the Times
is likely to change his opinion as to
the “dream” part, for if passed and
enforced "absolute” won’t even begin
to express the dryness that will pre
vail in Alaska.
HIGH COST IJVING
FIFTY YEARS AGO
The present widespread discussion
of the high cost of almost all com
modities, especially foodstuffs, serves
to recall the fact that high as pres
ent prices are, they have been exceed
ed at various times in the past.
In the early part of May, 1867,
spring wheat flour sold at wholesale
in the Chicago market at $12.50 to
$15 a barrel and white winter wheat
flour at $16 to $18.50. Retail prices
were about $1.50 to $2 a barrel high
er. Winter wheat from Nashvilie,
Tenn., sold at $18.50. During the
first ten days of May, 1867, spring
wheat sold in round lots in Chicago
at $2.75 to $3. One car on track sold
at $3.10 delivered. A Chicago miller
sold 20,000 bushels of choice milling
wheat to an interior Illinois miller for
which he received a check for $60,
000. Gold at that time was worth
$1.35 to $1.36 in "greenbacks,”
which would make the relative price
on a gold basis about $2.50.
In November, 1864, corn sold up
to $1.41 1-2 a bushel and in May,
1867, oats sold at 90 cents a bushel.
Hams were staple at 20 to 25 cents
a pound. Live hogs at times reached
$11.50 to $13 per 100 pounds, and
dressed hogs in season at $13.50 to
$15.50 a hundred pounds.
On the other hand, there are times
when prices ruled decidedly in favor
of the consumer—when farm prod
ucts were on the bargain counter and
farming was unprofitable. In August,
1858, good cattle at Chicago sold for
$2.00 to $2.25 a hundred pounds.
A year later spring wheat sold at 48
to 52 cents per bushel; white corn
sold at 62 to 63 cents, and oats at
28 cents. In October, 1861, corn sold
at 17 to 20 1-2 cents a bushel, accord
ing to quantity. In June, 1861, oats
sold at 13 cents. In 1895, regarded
as the year of general depression,
corn sold at 15 cents per bushe; win
ter wheat flour at $2.25 and $2.65.
Wheat sold at low at 48 3-4 cents a
bushel, while oats touched a low
price of 14 3-4 cents. In 1896 mess
pork declined to $5.50 a barred, and
the range for the year was $5.50 to
$10.80. Lard declined to $3.05 per
hundred pounds. At the present time
the freight on flour from Chicago to
New York is about one-eighth that
reported years ago.
Billingsleys Give Bail.
SEATTLE, Jan. 12.—The three
Billingsley brothers, indicted for al
leged violation of the federal liquor
laws, were released today on a joint
bond of $7,500. Logan Billingsley,
who was arrested in San Francisco
last week, pleaded guilty two days ago
and is awaiting sentence. Fred and
Ore Billingsley surrendered today on
advice of Logan. Arrangements for
their bond had already been made by
the Billingsleys before the younger
brothers gave themselves up. It is
stated that the Billingsleys came to
Seattle from North Carolina with the
avowed intention of beating the dry
law. Up to the present it is stated
to have cost them ovei $175,000.
COMMISSION MAY BUILD
GREAT ANCHORAGE HOTEL
Travelers from Anchorage say that
the railroad commission will soon
start the construction of a four hun
dred room, steam heated building for
the housing of the employes. It is
said that each room will cost $7.50
a month. Meals will also be supplied
it is said, at 25 each.
For Sale.
24 ft. launch, 5 ft. beam, 18 ft. cab
in. Equipped with 7 h. p. heavy duty
Gray engine, low tension magneto,
12 ft. dory, searchlight and otlu>”
necessary gear. Ready to run, bar
gain at $200.00.
2t ALASKA INV. CO.
LOST—Was saved out of the Em
press theatre on the morning of th:
dre: A theatre ledger, camera, and
can containing asbestos cable, thumb
screws and extra parts for picture
machine. Please notify A. H. Plnkus
999 Rush $$$
We offer for a short time only 10,000
shares of Sweepstake. A rapid rise
at an early date is predicted for this
stock. Make your money work for
you. Alaska Inv. Co. 2t
GARBLED QUOTATIONS.
Popular Passage* That Ara Frequently
Rendered Ineorrsetly.
Almost everybody who quotes at all
misquotes. Nothing la more common
than to hear:
A man convinced against hie will
Is of the same opinion atlll.
This la an Impossible condition of
mind, for no one can be convinced of
one opinion mid at the same time bold
to an opposite one. What Butler wrote
was eminently sensible:
He that compiles against his will
Is of his own opinion still.
A famous passage of Scripture is
aften misquoted thus: “He tbat is
without sin among you let blm cast
ttye first stone.” It should be. “Let him
first cast a stone.”
Sometimes we ure told, "Behold, how
great a fire a little matter kindleth,”
whereas St James said. “Behold, how
great a matter a little fire kindleth,”
which Is quite a different thing.
We also hear that “A miss Is as good
as a mile,” which Is not as sensible or
forcible as the true proverb, “A miss
of an inch is as good as a mile.”
“Look before you leap” should be
“And look before you ere you leap.”
Tope Is generally credited with hav
ing written.
Immodest words admit of no defense.
For want of decency Is want of sense.
though it would puzzle any one to find
the verses in hlg writings. They were
written by the Earl of Roscommon,
who died before Pope was born.—
Pearson’s Weekly.
PAYING AN INFORMER.
An Episode of the Time of the 8econd
French Empire.
Alexandre Dumas contributed to tbe
Curieux an anecdote told him by Hen
ri Didler, who was a deputy under the
second empire.
Didier’s father was secretary to the
ministry of tbe Interior at the time
when the Ducbesse de Berrl was ar
rested at Nantes at the end of her at
tempt to raise the country against
Louis Philippe and in favor of her son.
the Count de Cbambord.
The traitor Deutz agreed to sell to
the government tbe secret of her bid
ing place for 500,000 francs, and it was
the elder Didier’s duty to pay the
scoundrel for his dirty work. He took
his son Henri into tbe office and said:
“Look well now at what passes and
never forget it. You will learn what
a lache is and the method of paying
him.”
Peutz was then brought into tbe
room where M. Didler was standing '
behind his desk, on which were placed j
two packets, each of which contained j
250,000 francs.
As Deutz neared the desk M. Didler 1
made a sign to him to stop. Then,
taking a pair of tongs, he extended
the packets, one after the other, into
the hands open to receive them. , Not
a word wns spoken, and when the
transfer was effected M. Didler point
ed to the door.
In Defense of the Goose.
We sometimes refer to the goose as a
stupid fowl by way of comparison with
some silly one of the human race.
When we do so we pay the goose no
compliment, because geese, speaking of
them collectively, in many ways are
much keener intellectually than men
Let us take up the case of the wild
goose, for example. He 'and his flock
know enough to pull up stakes and
pike off to a warmer climate the mo
ment coal goes up and to return with
the first strawberries and cream of the
season. They are better drilled than
our idolized West Point cadets and arc
free from all the ills that man is heir
to, nor do they overtax themselves
with useless cares. They are better
versed in geography, astronomy, gas
tronomy and the art of self preserva
tion. With these superior endowments
the goose cannot be called a fool.—Car
toons Magazine.
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Queer Looking Worms.
New Zealand. Australia, the Samoan
and the Solomon islands, as well as
portions of the Hawaiian group, are
the homes of various species of worms
with thick, heavy bodies and with a
well defined neck connecting the body
with a head that is a startling remind
er of that of the monkey. In the Sand
wich Islands they are called rae-ta-lu
ki, which means “creeper with a
child’s head.” An old New Zealand
legend says that at one time they were
of immense proportions and threaten
ed the extinction of all human life on
the islands.
Why Watches Loss Time.
The reason for variations in the
time keeping qualities of a well reg
ulated watch have been the subject of
investigation by scientists recently
The popular theories that animal mag
netism and bodily temperature are j
causes are denied by Investigators, i
Rather, different rhythms of move- 1
ment as well as the angle at which a j
watch hangs are given as real causes
for irregularities.
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The Urgent Need.
She (flattering with eyes and voice)- j
Arthur, dear, I find that we still need :
a few things to make our little house
hold more serviceable. He—What ofie j
thing, perhaps? She—Well, for in
stance, we need a new hat for me.—
Harper’s.
Letting Her Voiee OuL
Patience—You say Bhe is a singer?
Patrice—Oh, yes.
"A professional singer?”
,rYes. She lets her voice out for
money."—Yonkers Statesman.
Helped One Way.
“How did your garden turn out?”
*‘Jt helped. The work I did in it gave
me a great appetite for the vegetables
I had to b«v."—Washington Star.
MODERATE PRICES
One of the advantages of patronizing our grocery
department is the assurance of being supplied
with seasonable wants from day to day.
In Choice Fruits And Vegetables We Offer
CAULIFLOWER
GREEN PEPPERS
LETTUCE
PARSLEY
TOMATOES
CRANBERRIES
CELERY
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CUCUMBERS
PEARS
GRAPES
GRAPE FRUIT
ORANGES
LEMONS
Apple Special For Friday And Saturday
$2.50 A Box
STAYMAN WINESAPS ROME BEAUTIES SPITZENBURG
FINE QUALITY
New Goods Received On The Last Boat
EASTERN COAST FINNAN
HADDIE
TUNA FISH
GREEN CHILI CHEESE
/
PIMENTO CHEESE
ROQUEFORT CHEESE
GLACE CHERRIES
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
UNION PACIFIC PAYS
FOR MEN’S INSURANCE
NEW YORK, Jan. 12.—The insur
ance which the Union Pacific Rail
way system recently announced it had
placed on the lives of its employes
covers 40,000 persons and amounts
to $30,000,000, it was said tonight
by the Equitable Life Assurance so
ciety, effective tomorrow.
The contract, written under the so
called “group plan,” provides insur
ance equivalent to one year's salary
rot to exceed $2,500, on each em
ploye who has been in the service of
the company one year. The em
ployes are not obligated to undergo
medical examination and the Union
Pacific pays the cost of insurance.
KING CHARLES SAYS
ENEMIES CAN’T WIN
BERLIN, Jan. 12.—Budapest dis
patches quote Emperor Charles »s
saying to^-Count Julius Andrassv,
luring the reception yesterday:
“Our enemies are finally commenc
ing to understand that they cannot
conquer us. I have therefore reason
:o hope that the loyal offers of the
central powers have brought us near
er peace.”
MAKING REPAIRS TO
STEAMSHIP ADMIRAL WATSON
Captain Hickman, of the steamer
Admiral Watson, which struck on a
reef near Irish Cove, punching two
boles in her bottom, is having the in
juries to the vessel plugged up with
cement, at Cordova. While he is get
ting the ship in readiness to go with
her to Seattle, he is awaiting instruc
tions from the home office before pro
Deeding on the trip.
For good home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart street. •
Miner Ads. bring RESULTS.
Pictures and Panoramic Views
make fine presents. Valdez Drug j
Co. tf
The Home of the Pat-a-Cake. At
Love-Wh:; 'ey Co. tf
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Compare the Cost
Count the Saving
CRESCENT
BAKINS
POWDER
Is used by countless house
wives who have determined
that they must have the best
at the lowest cost. Orescent
Is a perfect leavener; It’s price
is reasonable.
AT ALL GROCERS
25c lb.
ORESCENT MEG. OO.,
Seattle, Wash.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Oflrta over Valdes Drag Co.
Phone’IS McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U S. Public Health Scrv.
(Marine Hospital)
JOS. A. SILVERMAN, PH. 6. M. 0.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Over Owl Drug Co.
Phone 10
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Grndnate National University
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years In Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
J. L. REED
ATTOKN KY-AT-LAW
Phone XI* VALDEZ, ALASKA
EDMUND SMITH
LAWYER
Suite 1212 American Bank Building,
SEATTLE, WASH.
Special Attention Qiven to all Alaska
Business.
ASA C. BALDWIN
CIVIL ENGINEER
U. S. Mineral Surveyor
McKinley Street opposite V. M. Store.
Valdes, Alaska
Soldiers to Be Paid.
EI. PASO, Jan. 12.—The shipment
of gold and silver said to be valued
at a quarter of a million dollars from
Laredo will be used in paying the de
facto troops in the northern zone, it
was announced at the Carranza con
sulate here today. The shipment has
not yet reached El Paso.
$50,000,000 I
That’s the value of Alaska’s min- j
eral production for 1916. There is no
more profitable business than mining.
A glance at our mining investments
will convince you that they are mon
ey-makers. Alaska Inv. Co.
Banquet Steel nanges, plain and
polished tops, at Mead’s. tt
Try the Cottage Dining Room for
good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M.
Rucker, Phone 111. it
We have all outside rooms, well
lighted, and well ventilated at the
St. Ellas. ^
Anything in nugget and ivery jew
elry at Valdes Drug Co.
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All kinds of oocktalls. At thej
Candy Kitchen. • tf j
Two Hundred of the latest Colum-.
bla Phonograph Records just receiv
ed on the Alameda. Owl Drug Co. tf •
The Beat Place in Valdez to
Stop at la the ^
Arctic Hotel
Warm, Light Rooai—The Hoate of Comfort
RATES REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Specie] Ratei By the Meath
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING. Prop
a
ATLAS JUNK CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF JUNK
Buyers of Metal, Rubber, Ma
nila Rope, Sacks, Machinery,
Pipe, Hides, Furs and Bottles.
1043 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—In Owl Drag Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT-COLD
LOUIE’S CAFE
Everything First class
Open Day and Night
ANDY MAROVICH, Prop.
Valdez Miners Union Nn. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
W. H. GARNER, President.
Granite Mine
CHAS. McCALLUM, Secretary,
Valdes Alaska.
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, Prop
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaska
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free aad Accepted Manoaa
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday In each month In McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
P. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Burke Cochran Comes West.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.—W.
Burke Cochran, a New York attor
ney, arrived here today to undertake
the defense of Thomas J. Mooney,
whose trial as one of five alleged boi^ih
plotters charged with the murder
ten victims in a preparedness day
bomb explosion last July is set for
next Wednesday.
LOST—The Empress lost a day
book, film record, camera and pack
age of goods. Please return to Pry -
Bruhn’a.