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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
B. B. 8ELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23, 1312, at the postolflce of Valdes,
Alaska, under act or March 3. 1878.
Business Otlice and Editorial Rooms
TED. 163
Advertising Hates on Application.
TLKSIIW. APlill. 23. IllIK
THE GRADUATE.
OLD f; tend, w here you ami I were
... i e at Imine.
Aul min has given to another
Imr.
Ami ether feet come drumming up
the stair
"Where oft 1 waited Inr your feet to come
We have gone by, and 1 shall never share
The music of your samovar at night.
Or on a morning full of April light
Come striding through the door and Ono
you there
But in the slow returning dusk once more.
Less eagtriv. less certain of my part,
I'll come with an old music in my heart
Down Holyoke to that familiar door.
Knowing you have not entered it all day.
3 shall go very quietly away.
—John Florunce in Century.
CREED.
•TGIOR tJod and Country,
-U Thought and Deed."
Oh. what would be
A liner eieed?
-Detroit Free rVess
WHY DOES public sentiment con
demn the working man who asks a
higher price for his labor end not get
ting it withholds his commodity, and
praise the man who p.sks exorbitant
prices for necessities ami net getting
it refuses to let his goods go out of
the store? What is the difference be
twen labor and capital when one lias
something to sell, whether it be lab
or or material? Until this question is
settled there will always be unions
and always be strikes. A combination
of capita' brings forth a combination
cf '.abor. A raise in the price of nec
essities always brings a request for
a raise i.i the price of labor. Invari
ably the severest critics of labor arc
tbr r.ic-n who never work with their
bands; and the greatest critics ;>f
cap tal are those who never have a
dollar not working.
YKAhS AGO before the aim’ man
mine te Alaska the Aleuts had a trib
al law providing severe penalties for
making false statements about a fel
low tribesman. The first time the
transgressor was called before the
council and publicly warned; the sec
ond time one ear was cut off to show
the tribe that he was a mischief mak
er and should be avoided; the third
time he transgressed his hands were
tied behind him and and he was plac
ed in solitary confinement for days,
and if he still persisted in tale bear
ing and creating dissension among the
tribe he was beaten to death with
clubs, it being held that a warrior’s
death was too good for him. Are we
as civilized today as those natives of
a half century ago? The harm done
by a loose tongue cannot be calculat
ed. Thousands of victims go to an un
timely grave each year on account of
out unnatural proclivity for breaking
the most important of the ten com
mandments and bearing false witness
against our neighbor. Many a girl
has eaten her heart out with grief ov
er false stories caused by the un
thoughfulness of youth. Husband has
been separated from wife and wife
from husband, families have been
broken up. untold misery caused by
this greatest of evils.
THAT Valdez is the most law
abiding town in tin* Third Division,
and in fact tin* whole territory is
shown by the fact that not one arrest
has been made since the territory
went dry. for drunkenness or boot
legging and r.ot one arrest lias been
made for seditious uterances of pro
German propaganda. This speaks well
for the city, as we have a mixed popu
lation. who are intensely interested
in Hie war. Our officials have been on
the alert for offenders in both cases,
but report that the people are loyal
and law-abiding. No complaint has ev
er reached the officials that anyone is
not in perfect accord with the war
plans, and it speaks well for the city
that this is so. If the city could be as
unanimous in civic affairs as it is in
backing up the administration we
would have one of the largest and
most progressive towns on tlie rcast
in a short time.
HE WAS a rabid militarist; the
sight of a German threw him into con
vulsions; every man who did not be
lieve as he did and throw a rock thru
the German hakeshop window was a
pro-German; his waking hours were
spent in claiming how he would like
to get his hands on the kaiser,
his patriotism is displayed by a mul
titude of butons on his oat; but he
is still with us while the man who
said nothing and enlisted is fighting
for his country these many months.
THE musicale and entertainment
to be given by the ladies at Fort Lis
euin Wednesday night for the benefit
of the Ked Cross should be attended
by every citizen in Valdez. The Fort
Li scum people have responded most
loyally to every proposition advanced
by the city, and the city snould re
ciprocate. The best talent in Valdez
and the post will be present and the
program alone is worth double the
price of admission. Ample arrange
ments will be made to take care of all
who come and an enjoyable time is
guaranteed.
It is a difficult task to fathom a
shallow mind.
A man’s temper improves the more
he doesn’t use it.
Don't get too self-important. You
may be as wise as an owl—exactly.
Genius may compel a man to like
the disagreeable things he has to do.
Perhaps some people ask us fool
ish questions because they think they
are the only kind we can answer.
Frank Keenan and Margery Wilson
in the “Bride of Hate” at the Empress
Theatre tonight. Special music.
A man in order to be great must
be good, says an exchange. Great
criminals and great rascals and Wil
liam Hohenzollern please note.
THE
TUESDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
Frank Keenan
In
The Bride of Hate
STARTLING AND SENSATIONAL
COMEDY, “HONEST THIEVES”
HEARST PATHE NEWS
Admission 30c
THURSDAY—Lenore Ulrich in
“THE HEART OF PAULA”
I
Shark Flaking an Industry.
Shark fishing has evolved from a
sport tb an organized Industry In the
Pacific waters off the southwestern
coast. The skin of various species of
the fish when tanned forms a tough,
durable leather that Is In considerable
demand, and the oil tlujt Is extracted
from the carcass likewise Inis commer
| eial value. Of late a Japanese syndi
cate has undertaken the exploitation of
• his long-neglected field and. ns a re
-ult. large numhers of sharks arc being
captured. The mottled skitis of the
tiger sharks arc being made into s|jp
pers. belts, gloves ami other articles
while those of the great blue and bask
ing sharks, which are especially thick
and strong, are used for purposes that
demand long-lived material.— Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
What She Forgot.
Miss Itccnrous had made a specitu
study of biblical history, and she ad
dressed the Sunday school class thus
ly:
"Now. children. I have told you all
I can concerning the nations which
were driven out hy th e Israelites.
They were the lllvltes. the Hlttites.
the Jehitslles, the Perizzltes. the fJIr
gasites and. let tne see—yes. the
Amorites. Can you remember them
nil, children? Now you look puzzled.
Itosle. Have you any questions?”
"No. teacher,” came the shy reply,
"except that you haven’t told tis about
the flea-bites?"—Pearson’s Weekly.
SIR ROSSLYN WEMYSS
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, who was ap
pointed first sea lord of the British ad
miralty to succeed Admiral Jellicoe.
He is a man of great executive ability.
YOUNGEST LIBERTY LOAN .
BONO SUBSCRIBER
The youngest Liberty Loan sub
scriber yet recorded In tho city Is
John Zinn, jr., son of Kev. George
John Zinn, minister in charge of (lie
Episcopal church at ibis place. Mas
ter John Zinn, who is hut six years
of age, boosted the loan over the $-7.
ono mark today by taking out a $I0'J
bond, which will mature when he is
Hi years of age. Tie* young man is
very proud of liis button.
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i:i,i.\m u: rrancii rei»
CROSS IM)N \TEN $!><>
ii. ('. Del.i n -, treasurer of the lo
al eliapter of the Red Cros- received
.<!»<) today from the Kliainar chapter,1
which is working in connection wit Ii,
Valdez raising funds for this grand
cause. Ellamar lias raised an immense!
amount of money for war purposes'
and is stil contributing liberally.
—- —
FISH
Black cod, red snapper and halibut,
just received by Love-Whitley Com
pany, tf
Just received all the latest popu
Ur songs at G. O. Relnke's. tf |
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
HAVE
YOU
FOUND
THE
KEY
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
CHAS. A. SULZErI
Candidate For Re-election
As
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
From Alaska
“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 money 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
placed 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 bills in congress
which I am pressing for passage as opportunity affords:
“Granting Alaska full territorial form of government with home
i rule the dominating principle.
i “Regulating the fisheries of Alaska along lines that will be fair
to all, and the protection of the salmon 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.
“Providing for the care of Alaska’s insane within the territory.
"At all times I nave 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 h(ts 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 democratic nomination for
Delegate to Congress.”
Holeproof
&
Luxite
Hosiery
for men and wo
men, in silks ar- i
tlficial silks and
cotton, in black
and white.
S. BLUM & GO.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
JOS. A. SILVERMAN Ph.G.,M.D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Contract Surgeon U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon, U. S. Marino 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 L'nlvereltj
WaahlngtOB, n. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1808
PHONE 110
Office Rooms Above Louie's Cafe
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOH.YK Y8-AT-L.A W
ooice Opposite Coart Boaoe
I'hoae M VALDKZ. ALASKA
IOHN LTONS m IT R ITCH I*
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNHYS-AT-LAW
Offices in Whaling Building
Phone 101 VALDEZ, ALASKA.
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground
LOVE & MEALS
Insurance
Fire-Surety Bonds-Life
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
l
Equipped for the Treatment
of all Surgical and Medical
Cases. X-Ray
Private Rooms
* Jos. A. Jlverman PL G. M. D.
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Proprietor
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
S|teclal Rates by the Week or Month
Baths in Connection
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING. Pr»»
FR A TKR-N AL. ORG A NI ZA TION8
F. and A. M.
Valdez 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.
L 0. 0. F.
Valdez, No, 6
Meets every Monday night at 8:00
o'clock p. m., in Odd Fellows’
Hall. Visiting members cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
OTTO ELFSTUOM, N. G.
It. D. N1CIIOLLS, Secretary.
Fraternal Order Eagles
Valdez Aerie No. 1971
Meets every F'riday 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 of 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,
Valdes Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
Valdes Alaska.
SAFETY FIRST
Travel On The
“SHAMROCK”
Prompt Service
D.D. STEWART Master
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Y’aldez to
RUamar, Landlock, Fldalgo and
nay ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L. RIDER