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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1914.
ENGLAND’S LOYAL COLONIES.
The revolt of some of the Boers
in South Africa and their attempt
to set up an independent country in
some of the Cape provinces may re
sult in lessening the number of South
African troops that Will be sent to
the Continental battlefield, but it is
believed that the defection will not
be serious nor prolonged. Many mil
itary experts and students of colon
ial conditions have predicted that
England’s colonies would refuse to
lend her any material support, in
case of a war with another European
power. The record to date has dis
counted those predictions.
Instead of a revolution breaking out
in India as soon as England’s hand
were tied by a European war, all the
potentates of that country have show
ered upon it spontaneous offers of
help in men and money. Instead of
a repetition of the horrors of the In
dian mutiny, which had been prophe
sied by Bernhardi, great and timely
gifts, marked by an opulence truly
Oriental, have been made to “wage
the war which threatens our imper
ial unity.”' The news dispatches tell
that the Gaekwar of Baroda, one of
India’s most powerful princes, has
volunteered to fight at the head of
a native contingent. Another prince
has offered thousands of horses, an
other ten thousand men fully equip
ped and to be maintained in the field,
while yet another has placed his vast
■collection of jewels at the service
of the empire.
The dispatches say that these dem
onstrations are not confined to the
princes. Everywhere throughout In
dia the people are united and enthu
siastic, and so great is the desire
among the native troops to go to the
front that those unavoidably left be
hind have to be placated with all
manner of diplomatic apology.
Already a large contingent of In
dian troops, going by way of the Suez
Canal, has landed in Marseilles,
France, and another, crossing the Pa
cific and Canada, has sailed from
Quebec and will soon be in France.
In Canada and Australia the re
sponse to the aid of the empire was
spontaneous and manifested itself in
many ways. The Canadian parliament
voted $50,000,000 to England in the
war, and the call for 20,000 volun
teers was answered by 100,000 men,
of whom 30,000 are said to have al
ready landed in France and 30,000
more are being trained near Quebec.
The province of New Brunswick
learning that England would be short
of food, has sent 100,000 bushels of
potatoes, the spontaneous gift of the
farmers; and the farmers of Prince
Edward Island, in the Gulf of St
Lawrence, have sent 100,000 bushels
of oats to help feed the cavalry
horses of England’s army. The wom
en of Canada, in sewing circles, are
raising enough money to buy and
equip a hospital ship to send over for
the use of England’s wounded.
Evidently since 1776 England has
learned that an empire can be weld
ed together only by loyalty and affec
tion—not by fear.—Ex.
FESTIVITY AND THE GENERAL
NEED.
There are two sides to the move
ment for the general suppressoin of
festivities, such as organization din
ners, receptions, and balls, during the
continuance of the war. There are
two strong arguments in favor of
such action, both perfectly obvious.
One is the sentimental but perfectly
wise and humane reflection that it
is callous to engage in conspicuous
enjoyment, flaunting our blessings in
the eyes of the world when such
superlative woe afflicts our neighbors
and friends of nearly all European
lands. The second reason is that it
is wanton prodigality to spend mon
ey on feasting while there is so much
distress, not only among the bellig
erents but in our own country, be
cause of the war. The alternative is
proposed of giving all the money to
relief funds.
Teh latter plea is of questionable
validity. Festivity is one way of
keeping money in circulation. Many
thousand people live on it, and a to
tal stoppage of all public entertain
ments would add to the army of the
unemployed and the seekers after re
lief.
In endeavoring to adapt tnemseives
to the dislocation of life which is in
evitable the American public will do
well to avoid radical courses which
only enhance the confusion and dis
tress. No doubt it will be the part
of good taste and good feeling to
curtail flamboyant feasting; but if
those who are in a position to make
economies in private expenditure
would seek ways to prevent as well
as to relieve poverty their self-denial
would be doubly worth while.
To retain employes even at reduced
pay, to give part time work, to make
permanent improvements with money
saved from the pleasu erdufn).’)k.
saved from the pleasure fund, even
to buy articles of permanent utility
with such funds, so that business and
industry may be helped—these are the
acts that contribute to solve the
problem of present stagnation and to
hasten recovery. They have the dou
ble effect that both the spender and
the receiver of the money profit.
Naturally this principle can apply
in only the most limited way to the
embattled peoples. Until the war is
over direct relief is what they need,
especially for their glutted hospitals.
.—New York Sun.
CRUISER EMDEN
ISJESTROKED
(Continued from page 1.)
the troops retired it is pointed out
that the Germans have been in Poland
for three weeks following the sup
posed defeat and that had the army
suffered as indicated by the Russians
and British it could not have suc
cessfully held the Russians back.
Germans Capture Nieuport.
LONDON, Nov. 10.—The German
forces have occupied Nieuport, 15
miles southwest of Ostend. The Bel
gians holding the town were* forced to
retire. The British fleet has been co
operating with the land forces, but
because of the report of the German
submarines and big guns along the
coast the admiralty refuses to allow
•the big ships to approach the shore.
Seven French monitors covered the
•retirement of the Belgians.
Turks To Invade Egypt.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 10.—The
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FRESH FROM THE RANCH TO YOU
The Northwestern Is due here about Monday with the following
line of produce for the Yakima Fruit Co.’s big little store:
Casabas, Watermelions, Apples—a dozen varieties, Pears, Pine
apples, Quince, Grapes, Squash, Pumpkin, Turnips, Yakima Spuds, Cel
ery, Lettuce, Vegetable Oysters, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Picketing
Cukes, Rutebagas, Citron, Green Peppers, Fresh Ranch Eggs, etc.
Give us a call and look over our stock—it’s the best ever shown
in Valdez. Just call up 55 on either phone. Give us your order and
we will see that you get the best the market affords.
The Yakima Fruit Company
Sultan announced today that Turkish
troops would aid Allah, the pretend
er to the Egyptian throne, to invade
that country and become the Sultan
of Egypt. The first expedition to
Egypt will leave on Saturday.
Russia May Not Invade Germany.
LONDON, Nov. 10—A dispatch
from Petfrograd received here last
night indicates that the Russian gen
eral staff may defer the invasion of
Silicia until the “historic mission is
fulfilled.” This is taken to mean
that Russia plans the subjugation of
Austria and Turkey, which has been
the aims of Russian diplomats for a
century. It is believed the full force
of the Russian armies will be sent
against the Austrians in Galicia and
Hungary, and against the Turks, so
that the Black Sea may be free from
Turkish attacks.
Germans Admit Russian Advance.
The German war office admits that
the Russian forces have advanced
well beyond the Wartha river and
are pushing into Germany by the
thousands.
Turning Point of War Reached.
It is generally believed here by
military experts that the turning
point of the war will be reached this
week. It is pointed out that in the
past three weeks the Germans in
France and Belgium have not been
able to gain a foot although con
stantly attacking the allies positions,
while on the other hand the Rus
sians have beaten the German-Austro
forces in the Eas* so that the out
look for Germany is bad. Unless the
kaiser’s troops can reach the coast
shortly his plans will all be upset
and the powerful German military
machine will be crushed between the
Russian and allies' armies.
Cossacks Continue Flanking Move
ments.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 10.—The Cos
sacks continue the flanking move
ments and force the retirement of
the German line, which is constant
ly moving away from the Austrians,
who are pleading for aid, as they are
outnumbered and are being forced
back upon the Carpathians and into
Hungary.
Belgians Refuse To Operate Trains
ANTWERP, Nov. 10—The Belgian
trainmen have struck, refusing to op
erate the railroads for the Germans.
Their places have been filled with
German trainmen brought over from
Germany.
German Aviators At Warsaw.
WARSAW, Nov. 10.—A German
aviator dropped several bombs in this
city last evening, killing 21 non-com
batants. Russian aviators set out in
pursuit of the German but were un
able to catch the machine, which
reached the frontier forts in safety.
Kaiser Makes Advance At Ypres.
PARIS, Nov. 10.—The German
army commanded by the kaiser, which
has been attacking Ypres for several
days, has made considerable gain,
forcing the allies to give ground. The
German force is concentrated at
Ypres in an effort to break through
to the coast. The allies’ line has
given ground but has not broken and
it still blocks the path of the enemy.
The losses to the Germans by the
frontal attacks they have been forced
to make have been heavy. It is esti
mated that 30,000 men were killed
in yesterday’s fighting' about Ypres.
Japanese Troops May Go To Europe.
,TOKIO, Nov. 10.—It is announced
here today that Japan may send an
army of 500,000 men to France to aid
the allies in conquering the Germans.
The troops are to be sent with the
consent of England. The Japanese
government is willing to send the
troops because it will hasten the day
of peace and will re-establish the con
ditions of trade which have been un
settled by the outbreak of the war.
‘It is understood here that the allied
nations will pay the cost of maintain
ing the army in France. The first
line of troops are ready to go at once
and it Is expected that within a month
100,000 Japanese soldiers will be on
the firing line in France. They will
be sent via the Bed Sea and the
Sues Canal to Marseilles.
Berlin Expects Chinese-Japanese War.
(BERLIN, Nov. 10.—The Japanese
government Is endeavoring to provoke
the Chinese people into a war with
Japan so that the country might be
able to secure another slice of the
republic. The report reaches here
from German diplomats in Pekin.
Emden Escapes British Cruiser.
SYDNEY, Nov. 10.—The German
cruiser Emden, which has been sink
ing British and Japanese merchant
vessels in the Indian ocean, was chas
ed esterday by a British cruiser,
which, however, was unable to over
take the fast German warship. The
Emden can make 26 knots an hour
and is faster than most of the Brit
ish boats. The Emden will not fight,
having received orders from Berlin to
act solely as a commerce destroyer.
REDUCE
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Heating is one of the serious problems which
confronts every family in Valdez. An econ
| omical heater will help reduce your expenses.
i The Cole’s Hot Blast Heater
I TAKES THE EE AST FUEE GIVES THE MOST HEAT
| Retains fire longer than any other stove.
Burns Wood or Coal. If you need a stove
| Buy a Cole’s Hot Blast. We are Sole Agents.
Where the Bmden secures the neces
sary coal for her operations is a
mystery. On October 15 the British
cruiser Yarmouth captured the Mark
ommania of the Hamburg-American
line and the Greek steamer Pontopor
os, both with coal for the Emden.
Weather Report.
Valdez, Nov. 9, 1914.
Barometric pressure.29,606
Temperature at 7 p. m. 26
Maximum temperature . 31
Minimum temperature . 17
Mean temperature . 24
Precipitation .15
Cloudy air, wind northeast six
miles. Snow from 10 a. m. to 2:30
p. m.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Ed. Baker returned this morning
from Shoup bay.
Jack Schultz returned today from
a hunting trip.
Select your Christmas presents now
at 50c on the dollar. Plant & Co.
The War Correspondent, 4,000 feet
of European war at the Orpheum to
night for 25c.
Judge F. M. Brown’s shorthand
class will meet at the public school
this evening. All members are re
quested to be present.
Wood! Wood! Wood!
Sawed alder wood, $3.75 per rick;
two ricks, $7.50; 14 or 16-inch lengths,
delivered ‘at your back door. See
Jesse Crawford. Phone 117. tf
Nubpne Corsets.
Try Mrs. St. Marie’s for one of
those Nubone corsets. tf
8west Baths.
First-class sweat baths and mas
sage parlors at room 6, Montana, tf
Qet a Skate On.
Go to the Valdes Rink; five-piece
orchestra every Sunday, Tuesday and
Friday. tf
If you want all the news all the
time, read the Prospector.
Taxes Due.
Taxes for the Town of Valdez for
the year 1914 are now due and pay
able at my office, in the Valdez Elec
tric Company office, in the Copper
block. Taxes will be delinquent on
Monday, December 7, 1914, at 6 o’clock
p. m. and unless paid prior thereto,
a penalty of 10 per cent, will be add
ed to the amount and interest at the
rate of 12 per cent, per annum.
No interest will be allowed on town
warrants In payment of taxes after
November 1, 1914.
Office hours: 10 a. m. to 12 m.
and 2 p. m. to 4 p. m., except Sun
days. Dated this 4th day of Novem
ber, 1914.
E. G. AMES,
Town Treasurer.
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
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