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Publlshed Daily Except Sunday
Entered as Second-ClasB Mall Matter,
July 23. 1912, at the postolHce ot Valdez.
Alaska, under act or March 3. 1879.
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Food will win
the War;
don’t waste it!
IT USD AY, MARCH 20, 1918
TO FREEDOM’S LAND.
OLAND, of fairest dreams the end.
Whore men to men pledge brother
hood.
And all to greater freedom tend—
Thy day of trial must still bring goodi
For what are life and treasure worth
If freedom perish from the earth?
TO freedom pledged In.earliest days.
Thou must prove trdlrwo her full light.
For only thus slka.lt thou win praise—
There only shew that right makes
might.
For what are lands and money worth
If freedom vanish from the earth?
ATE. greater freedom shalt thou know—
Freedom from greed and lust of
jiower,
And love of gain and pride of show,
God guard thee In thy victory’s hour!
And fclve thee grace to gain true worth
When greater freedom come to earth!
-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
WHY KAISER WANTS PEACE
The kaiser talks grandiloquently of
the “shining sword" in trying to
browbeat the allies into accepting the
conditions of peace submitted to the
allies via Russia, but the world has
not overlooked the fact that he is
showing an increasingly intense de
sire to bring his foes to terms and
save what he can from the wreck. The
simple reason for this is that the kais
er knows he is beaten.
There is aboslutely no question as
to the military issue of the war. Al
ready, in spite of the German succes
ses in Italy and the disintegration of
Russia, Prussia asks for peace on the
basis of the “status quo ante.” The
war makers, who expected to be “in
Paris by Christmas,” who confident
ly expected to win a war of conquest
against an unprepared group of ene
mies, now asks only for a draw deci
sion. They know they can get no bet
ter terms now and know also that as
the war progresses they are merely
moving nearer to a day of reckoning
which will record their downfall.
From a military standpoint, Sir
Douglas Haig, British generalissimo,
in his report of the year’s operations
from the Arras offensive on April 9
to the close of the Flanders opera
tions in November, summarizes the
situation optimistically: "The addi
tional strength which the enemy can
obtain from the events In Russia and
my’s field forces 'fiaA been brought ap
preciably Aehref.?1'
But for the Russian collapse, Gen
eral Haig intimates, the knockout
blow probably would have been
launched last year. Russia, he says,
not only failed to furnish the help
expected but failed to prevent the
transfer of forty division of Germans
from the eastern to the western front.
In considering the allied operations in
1917 this very vital fact, which dis
arranged the whole plan of the war
for the allies cannot be overestimat
ed. Yet in spite of this unexpected re
verse, and its immeasurable effect on
the war program, the allies made con
siderable gains on the western front
In sixteen great battles, while the on
ly advance of the year registered on
the safne front by the Germans was
the temporary gain made following
the British offensive at Cambral.
In view of the history of the war of
1917 the allies hate no reason to be
pessimistic. They are better equipped
and better prepared in every respect
to wage war in 1918 then the central
powers. The U-boat warfare has been
checked and American armies are
pouring into Europe to fill the gaps
in the ranks of the French and Brit
ish. The year will call for the exer
cise of the fu)l strength of England,
France and the United States but this
strength, unlike the German, will not
be spent in vain.
FRANCE is beginning to show
symptoms of mental decadence. A
law has been proposed giving a man
the privilege of marrying three wives.
The man toho can take care of three
wives with prices as high as at the
present time deserves a niche in the
hall of fame.
THE turn-out to greet the volun
teers from' Anchorage last night was
a good showing for the'fown and was
greatly appreciated by the boys. A ^
more stalwart,' finer body of young
men would be hard to find in any
locality.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s
Prices reasonable.
I '
DONALDSON SCHEDUL*
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 Valdez
8:16 a. m. #:46 *• m
1:16 p. m. 4:00 p. m.
TUESDAY
1:16 p. m. 2:00 p. m.
4:30 p. m. 6:00 p. m.
SATURDAY
1:16 p. m. 4:00 p. m.
7:16 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
boilers. ... • ,.
Special trips or cancelling of the
above will be made without notice
only to taeet exigencies of the ser
vice.
All official k aslnesa Detween Val
dez and the Post should be arranged
for transaction, where possible, so
that advantage will be taken of the
scheduled trips and extra trips win
be made at a minTmbm and made only
when uTeently bedded.’ '
1 imu I.*':' ■ Q. R. KOEHLER,
Capt. 14tb Infantry. A. Q. M.
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TUESDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
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HEARST PATHE NEWS
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THURSDAY—THEDA BARA in
“EAST LYNNE”
SERBIA'S COURSE IS NOT
i}prEl^$P BY RUMANIAN PEACE
BERNE: The peace treaties that
hare beea signed 'by itussla'a'nd 'ftju
mail I a bkve not cailsed' ‘Any change in
Serbia’s kYtitude, Ji|. ftuitscli, ftefbla’s
diplomatic, representative here has In
formed a Swiss interviewer. All the
rumors in regard to a separate peace
on the part of Serbia are unfounded,
he declared.
Although Serbia bad lost in the
war and during the occupation about
1,000,000 of her inhabitants, added
M. Grultsch, there were still the men
and will to persevere in Serbia's for
mer course.
I
Itring Pressure on Serbs
GENEVA: According to unofficial
information reaching here, Austria
Hungary and Bulgaria in the period
since the Russian revolution, have
brought great presure to bear upon
Serbia to conclude a separate peace.
Two means are said to have been em
ployed, one Involving oppressive mea
sures and deportations in the occu
pied territories, while as another
means to the end thirty Serbian de
puties of the National Party who were
Aiistrophiles and remained in Serbia
after the retreat of the array were in
vit 1 to Vienna and lavishly enter
tained. Both plans, he declares, prov
ed a complete failure, the Serbian
people, despite their sufferings, re
maining loyal to their allies and (heir
king.
SAYS THAT PRESIDENT
HAS MYSTIFIED PEOPLE
NEW YORK: James M. Beck, for
mer assistant United States attorney
general, in a speech before the Re
public club Saturday, charged that
President Wilson, in laying down four
principles for a basis for peace in his
address to congress February 1, had
mystified the mind and paralyzed the
will of the American people.
"Nothing more unfortunate has
happened,” said Mr. Beck, “since we
entered the war.”
“ff the president,” said Mr. Beck,
“will eliminate from his councils the
intriguers, the pacifists, the doctrin
aires and intellectual Bolshevikl, he
will confirm the confidence which his
countrymen have so fully and un
grudgingly given him.
“ifr the war is to be compromised
by diplomatic finesse; if it is to be
settled on the basis of four innocuous
and almost meaningless principles,
then ail the dead will have died in
vain.
"It tomorrow a peace were arrang
ed on a concrete Interpretation of
these four proposals, millions of sol
diers would leave the trenches, and,
backed up by millions of civilians they
would say to Germany:
“ ‘You have defied the world with
your lust for power; you have mock
ed humanity; you have violated our
women, ruined our lands. We will
not have intercourse with you, we will
not treat with you so long as you
stand, cynical and defiant, leering at
the civilized world.”
NEW SPRING HATS
We have just opened
a shipment of
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CRA V ENETTED
HATS
NEW SHAPES AND SHADES
These hats being cravenetted will not spot
from rain and will hold their shape much
better than a hat not waterproofed.
Priced at $4.50 and $5.00.
S. BLUM & COMPANY
Member of the United States Food Administration
License number G-48525
GOOD GOODS - RIGHT PRICES
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
Por flrst-ciass meals and good ser*
Ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tf
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
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
4n ■■ .-...... ■■ ... > .- ■■ ■■ ■■ J.
CHAS. A. SULZER
Candidate For Re-election
As
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
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From Alaska
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"In deciding to enter the primaries as a candidate for 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 tnohey and man power is be
ing devoted to the single purpose Of Winning this great war. Every
member of congress In considering legislation for the nation, has
platted the country’s war needs above all needs and requirements and
has subordinated his desires to the military establishment of the
United States.
"Alaska nas responded nobly to the nation’s call. She has given
her share willingly and unstintlngly. When 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 of the country.
"I have Introduced among others the following billB in congress
which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
"Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
rule the dominating1 principle,
“Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all, and the protection of the Balmon 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.
i “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 best interests of Alaska I am submit
ting my name as a candidate for the 1 democratic nomination for
.Delegate to Congress.”
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FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
F. and A. M.
Valdez Lodge No. 168
KtiUULAK communications, nrst
Wednesday in each month in Ma
sonic Hall. Visitors always wel
come.
WALTER ELLIOT, W. M.
C. C. REYNOLDS, Sec.
I. 0. 0. F.
Valdez, No, 6
Meets every Monday night at s:OU
o’clock p. m.f 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 ot each month at
Masonic Hall. Visiting members
always welcome.
RENA E. CRAWFORD, W. M.
J. A. SILVERMAN, M. D. Sec’y.
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Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Gustafson, President,
Veldes Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
_Valdes Alaska.
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Weekly trips from Valdes to
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n ay (torts. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen*
gers.
For rates apply on board.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Contract Surgeon U. S. Army
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and
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