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STEWART * 8KLBY, Proprietor*
VALDEZ, ALASKA
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July 23, 1912. at the postoffice of Valdex,
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1879.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 28. 1917
AN OLD LANDMARK (lOXK.
When a pioneer of a community
passes from the nectar of life to the
nadir at' death, the local newspaper
is supposed to cover somewhat in de
tail the life history of the departed.
Too often we leave the kind things to
be said when it is too late, so far as
the subject is concerned. And so it is
with landmarks! When the elements
destroy a place that has made historv
and become historic in a community,
it does not seem right that the fact
-hould be dismissed with a couple of
iines in the newspaper. With this
thought in view, we desire to tell of
the passing of the Pioneer Hotel of
Xnik, wnich j destructive tire recently
consumed.
We deal with the Pioneer Hotel's j
hislory since the year 1909, whip
Prank B. Cannon took it over. At
• hat time it was merely a roadhouse,
similar to other Alaska roadhouses. It
was the personality of the philoso
pher who took it over that gaint‘1
widespread lame and popularity for
inis noted ho.ifclrv. From n.d
structure it gradually evolved into :
substantial commodious building, ad
ditions being made as the trade m
ireased. Whoever had occasion 'o
stop at the Pioneer hotel will novel
torget ;he hospitality, the good cheer,
the freedom and the liome-likt: char
acteristics of the place. In our mind's
•ye. we see the evtr-genial host silting
by the red-hot fire on a cold winter
day, giving the stove an occasional
;oke to keep the fire warm and com
fortable, with the sanit cordial greet
ing for all who entered, whether pa
Irons or those wishing to pass an idie
hour. Cannon seemed to know ev
erybody in the country: had a kind
word for all and made no distinction
between the fellow in the white col
lar and the man in the overalls. They
ell looked alike to Cannon. They
were men, and he treated them as
men.
And when the gong sounded pre
claiming a meal hour, there wrs a
stampede to the big dining room, ad
joining the lobby. There were Ivn
tables, accommodating about 20 per
sons each. And there was substantial
wholesome food in plenty: there was
enough for all and to spare. The rul"
of lirst-come. first-served was rigidly
adhered to. i'nited States Senators
end high government officials, as well
as prominent mining operators have
dined at this hotel. They were w< ’!
served, but no better than the man
who had not a dollar to his name I*'
they failed to get a seat at the first
fitting they could wait for the sec
ond tabic. And no moneyless man
wab ever turned away from the hotel
'.he question of money appeared to he
n secondary consideration with the
host. You were supposed to pay if
you had the money of course. But tf
you were up against it,- and had no
funds, you ate and slept at the Pio
neer Hotel, and your food was ar.
good and your bed as comfortable as
that enjoyed by others.
And the arguments that used to
take place in the lobby of this hoi el.
f ou had your say on any topic under
the sun, and there were those i iesent
who would combat you to the limit.
We remember the winter of 1914-15.
There were three well-informed fel
lows, steady patrons of the hotel, wht
by common consent joined in taking
the opposite side of every question
that was raised by some embryonic
statesman, and you had to be mighty
careful of your grounds auu ue »vv,u
rate as to your statements, or they
would be sure to best you, because,
somewhere, they would dig up the au
thorities to uphold their contentions.
But the elements have reduced to
ashes this notable landmark of the
Cook Inlet country. Indeed, the ho
tel lost much of its popularity, much
of its widespread fame, when Frank
Cannon, due io ill-health, sold ot •
last season. This is no reflection on
those who took it over because there
is but one Frank Cannon in Alaska.
While the Pioneer Hotel has been
lost to the Cook Inlet country, the
man that made it famous still sur
vives. Mr. Cannon is a member ot the
lower house of the Alaska legisla
tive assembly, having been elected b..
the largest plurality ever received by
n candidate for legislative honors
this division. As he served the i>. -
irons of the hotel with equal iustic
-—he is serving the people of Alaska
in legislative halls. That he ib doing
liis duty according to his light, ve
have no hesitation in asserting Frank
Cannon could not do otherwise.
Anchorage Times.
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IF the Anchorage Weekly Demo
crat is the mouthpiece of the party in
the Territory (as it alleges) why does
it attack and vilify Democratic offi
cials? A liitle loyalty goes a long
THE EMPRESS
Saturday EAGLE HALL 8 Sharp
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MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
way toward amalgamating factions In
a party and where a self-constituted
organ constantly seeks to stir up
trouble in the ranks of the party it
is endeavoring to represent it is a
bad thing for that party. The United
States Marshal at this place is a dem
ocrat with *he highest posisble en
dorsements from his party leaders.
A good party man should not criticise
the actions of his superiors, but |
: hould lend his endeavors toward ce- '
menting their hold on the office. We
I elieve that the Presidential appoin
tees tor the Territory are the best
that could be obtained in the judg
merit of the party leaders, and they
should be indorsed rather than criti
cised over alleged petty irregularities.
THE Eagles' proposition to form a
local militia company is a good one !
and should be endorsed by every pa-i
triotic citizen. The Engles have it- i
ways taken the lead in other cities in i
acts of patriotism and it is lilting that i
they should be behind this meritorious '
project. I
GERMAN CRITICS
IMSCOI NT THE GAINS
AMSTERDAM, April 28. Accord
ing to a Berlin telegram German
military critics say the Allies' offen
sive in the West has begun later than
was expected and attribute the delay
to the submarine war and the German
retirement between Arras and Sois
sons, which nullified the Allies' pre
paration and compelled a complete
recasting of their plans. They also
continue to maintain that the past
three years show offensives at a chos
en point invariably bring an initial
success but the real question is
whether they can develop into a break
through and in this the British have
not succeeded. They further deny
that the enemy troops have carried
more than the first line of the d<'fenae
system.
The military critic of the Vossische
Xeitung says that reverses such as
those near Arras must be counted on
and are in the nature of a tactical re
verse which if not followed by strate
gical effects merely means the weak
ening of the attacked party in men
and material. He is also confident that
Hit* guns, which could not lie remov
ed, because so firmly fixed, were to
tally destroyed, while the Frankfurter
Xeitung declares that if tlie British i
bleak through the situation will tie \
worse for them than for the Germans,
as Hie latter excell in a war of man- I
Olivers, which would result.
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M EX IGA N RA Nt’HERS'
STRIKE IS SI'Rf
LOS ANGELES, Cal.. April 28.— j
The Mexicali ranch hand’s strike is -o ,
ious throughout Los Angeles County, j
federal authorities estimating 14,000
out since war was declared. The main
danger if the strike lasts another
week is the crops. The beet crop is j
half lost already.
Federal District Attorney Albert j
Schoonover and Special Agent Eli;
Branford of the Department of Jus- j
tice, have evidenced that the strike ,
was fomented by agitators who re- j
cently crossed the line from Mexico. |
Governine it operatives claim con-j
elusive evidence of a plot to make the .
crops a failure and to throw destitute
laborers on the community. The strik
ers were lured from work by tales of
forming an army for the conquest of
the region. There is no specific indi
cation of German inspiration, but
much talk of German activity in Mex
ico. United Stales authorities have ta
ken the matter out of the hands of the
local officials. The trouble is serious
in Lordeburg, Chino, Claremont and
Santa Ana.
SEIZE $250,000 WORTH
OPIUM IN THREE TEARS j
SEATTLE, April 28.—A quarter of I
a million dollars’ worth of opium has
been seised in the past three years in j
Seattle. j
This accumulation ol many seizures i
is being prepared for shipment to j
Washington, D. C., to be used for gov- j
ernment medical purposes
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Eli Larson returned last evening |
from a trip to Portage Bay.
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Tour Attention.
Just at this time of the year is the;
time to have your blankets washed,
or your carpets cleaned. The Inde
pendent Steam Laundry is prepared
to take care of this class of work anil
guarantee satisfaction. Lace curtains
carefully laundered. . tf
For Sale.
Two cabins and lots, $80 and $125
cash. Alaska lnv. Co. 2t
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Remember your friends by sending
them a Panoramic View, a new lot
just received. Valdez Drug Co tf
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For first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tf
FOR RENT—Three room house
completely furnished, electrical appli
‘ances, close in. Rent $15.00: Alaska
Investment Co. tf
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The Best Hat at $4.00.
TO BETTER values in hats for men can be found than
A ▼ those offered in Mallory. Guaranteed by the makers in
every tespect, Mallory hats more than live up to expectations.
Cravanetted, they are proofed against moisture in the same
manner asm a Lravanette Loat -the ram
drops do not show. This added quality
in a hat is appreciated, especially in
this perticular climate.
The new styles for spring are now here,
they will please you we are sure. You'll
pay more for hats worth less.
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS
-- Former INGRAM & BUSH BLDG.-£
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold?
Phone 166.
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OWL DRUG CO.
The only Rexall Store in
Valdez.
Prescriptions a Specialty.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer!
Company j
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
Geneial Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
Not Married and No Prospects.
To save himself irom further accu
sations Chris Anderson wishes to an
nounce tha' the epidemic of marriages
at present prevailing has not yet at
tacked him. and that he is not now
married; does not intend to get niar
iied, and that if in the future he de
cides to change his mind on the sub
ject he will announce the day and date
beforehand.
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State and National
Food oftioials
have declared that
THE MATERIAL OK WHICH
Gresont Baking Powder
is composed
is a proper ma
terial for use
in Baking
Powder
25c lb. Can.
AT ALL (CROCK RS
CRESCENT MR}. CO.,
Seattle, Wash.
| LOUIE’S CAFE |
• Often l>ay and Ni«ht McKinley Street, Below Cable Office ;
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
• KYKRYTH1NG THK BKST ANDY MAKOVRH. I»,o|.r. I
Candy Kitchen
f E. W. HUNT—In Owl Dreg Sure. f
j FOUNTAIN DRINKS V
f HOT COLD j j
WE PAY
28 cents |»er pound for Copper
18 cents per pound for Brass
8c fb. for Rubber Slopes.
7c lb. for ljead.
$20.00 per ton for cast iron.
.$15 per ton Wrought Iron,
oc per lb. for Rope.
:l!jc |>er pound for Ra^s.
$20.00 per ton for Paper.
27c per do/.. Beer Bottles, qts.
17c doz. Beer Bott les, pints.
P. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1042 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
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| VAI CAFE & BAKERY f
4 Cake*, Cookies A Baas, 15c per doxea. 4
% Freach, Rse aad White Bread 12 1-2 *
* cuts per loaf. Orders takes for special ^
*> occasieas *4
•* CHRIST ROG8TAD, Propi-. *
•> PHONE 17 - Iknc fcon ktWOwl Drs* J
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When Id Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, h»op
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaska
Arctic Hotel
Watch This
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PHONE 133 MRS. SYRING, Prep I
Switches, transformations, Janes, j
Chignons, Dolly Yarden Curls, and
Cluster Curls made up from your own
combings at the Vanitie Shop. tf ^
Anything in nugget and ivory Jew
elry at Valdez Drug Co.
All of the latest Books, Magazines
and News Papers received on each
boat. Valdez Drug Co. tf
A full and complete line of t igars.
Cigarettes. Smoking Tobacfo and
Pipes. Valdez Drug Co. tf
PROFESSION AI. CARDS.
DR. S. W1CKES MERRITT
OfttoeM o»er \ nldei Drug i o.
I'lmiH* *ir» >l«’Kiril<*v Afreet
' *•>!! I : in t y. Al lii>'
A. .A Suraeitn. I' S PubluHt^lj/ -ei V
(Marine Hospj ta11
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Gradaate National (.Diversity
Washington, D. t.
DENTIST
Konrfeen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Podding
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOHNEYS-AT-LAW
«■« Oppo«Mr Coart Hour
Pkoar 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LTON6 e. IT KITCH.'a
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS. 4T-I.A W
OSrra la “ tain, BulMla*
Fkoat ioi yaldkz. Alask a
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Kitted l.enses Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. PL. C., M. D. Pr»».
Jot. A. Silverman Pb. G. M. D.
PHYSH'iAN AND SURGEON
Office kour»--l »• 4 p. ■ -7 to 8 p.
Sunday by .Appointment
Rea. Tel. 17U Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free Accepted !*•••■•
Regular Communications nrst »eo
uesday In each month In Mclqh'.ley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union Ho. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. H. GARNER. Presides!.
granite Mine
Geo. M. Barry Secretary.
Valdez Alaska.