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THURSDAY, MAY II, 1916
STATEHOOD AND POLITIC*
The platform adopted by the Sewr
afd convention demands statehood
fot Alaska.
There are many obstacles in the
way of getting statehood for Alaska,
and there is small chance of Alaska
becoming a state until some time in
the dim distant future.
One of these obstacles is that same
Seward convention.
so long as one man or one nine
clique is able to absolutely dominate
and control the actions of the con
vention supposedly representative of
one of the two principal political
parties, the less such conventions
have to do the better it will be for ;
the people of Alaska.
Next month a democratic conven
tion will be held in Juneau. And
there is no indication that this con
vention will come any nearer repre
senting Alaska democrats than did
the Seward convention to represent
ing Alaska republicans.
With statehood, it would devolve
upon these “party” conventions to
name the candidates for numerous
state, congressional, and county of
fices. The men elected would have
practically complete control of af
fairs of the state—legislative, execu
tive, judicial.
It appears, therefore, unlikely to
the extreme that the people of Alaska
tan be worked up to any great show
of enthusiasm for statehood so long
as the entire political interests of
the territory are retaind by a few in
dividuals and used by them solely
for the advancement of their own sel
fish ends.
One of the first requisites for a
larger degree of self-government in
Alaska, would seem to be an intel
ligent use for the zenefit of the peo
ple and interests of the territory, of
the present limited power granted to
the legislature and territorial offic
ials.
Without clean party organization,
it is useless to hope for such results.
Under present political conditions
in the territory, Alaska as a stat*
would he a “rotten borough,’’ with
her public and private interests sub
ject to exploitation by unscrupulous
-tricksters.—Petersburg Report.
IMiOMITABI.E BELGIA XS
With no country left to fight her.
home? either in ruins or soon to be
shelled, relatives under an alten rule,
i the home government on a foreign
l soil, still this second army, the first
having' befen killed', fights oi» in (food
spirit. BverJ*1 morning1 off ‘.he suim
«£sr l 'h»Ve vfottstoa those of them
that haVe been renting in La Panne',
boys between 18 afiftf. 25, clad in fresh
khaki, go riding down the poplar lane
from La’ Panne to the trenches, the
first twenty with bright silver bugles,
puffed" awTreiT wlthTthe
(blowing. Twelve months of wounds
and wastage, wet trenches and tinned
food, and still they go: out'with hope.
—Arthur Gleason.
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A Progressive caucus recently held
[in a Maine city comprised sixteen
men—who proceeded to name nine
delegates and nine alternates to a
State convention. .Wonder who the
other two were.
Homer Brett, U. S. Consul at La
Gaire, Venezuela, says in his report:
“The United States sold more agri
cultural implements in Venezuela in
the first six months of 1915 than hi
any entire year. This trade has been
benefited because of the good pros
pects the war has brought to the Ven
ezuela sugar industry.” This is quot
ed as an excellent example of what
is meant by the indirect action of the
European struggle on our present
prosperity. It is not a question of
politics.
The time of tht adjournment of
the present session of congress is
quite an absorbing theme amohig the
members of all parties up on Capitol
Hill. Senator Kern's’recent announce
ment that Congress will be here until
September, dropped a bomb among
the friends of early adjournment. One
of the men who thinks that Congress
is going to get through early is Rep
resentative Rainey of Illinois, rank
ing man on the Ways and Means Com
mittee. He sets the time as July 1.
Speaker Champ Clark, early in tin
session, predicted Congress would bt
here late in the fall. Indications aiv
pointing to the fact that there is lit
tie hope that the present session wi..
end before August 15th and Senate .•
Kern s date is being regarded as tl e
earliest likely ihoment of gettii.g
away.
Arthur Paine has been appoint' 1
chief steward of the S. o. Northwet:
e-rn. Mr. Paine is an old timer in
the north having been chief steward
ot the Pennsylvania arul several
the older boats of the Alaska Steai.
ship company.
“Jim” Morton, the popular steward
of the S. S. Northwestern, has resign
ed his position with that company
and accepted a position with the Alas
ka railroad commission at Anchorage.
Ross Kinney, formerly connected
with the Alaska Road Commission,
was a through passenger to the west
ward.
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
love’ her and send that noisy old
pump to the Valdez Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate it. tf
To-Night - Friday - Saturday
One Show at 8:10 p. m. Sharp
Tbe Empress Circuit Present* »
Sratri? fitrifrihia
—IN—.
$alamrg Jattr
SEVEN PARTS WITH 000 MAGINFICKNT SCENES
Assisted by a Notable Cast, including Andrew Robson and ‘lonse
P. Peters.
A GIGANTIC PRODUCTION WITH FINEST HORSEMANSHIP
Written by Bret Harte.
SUNDAY* ATTRACTION—MAX I TGMAN IN THE TRUTH WAGON
FIVE ACTS, 350 SdENES
Admi«ion25c Children 10c
H UGE BUNNELL NOT
TO BECOME CANDIDATE
The Fairbanks Times says:
At' a meeting of tt& delegates to
the Juneau ccrvehtion at the recent
Democratic primaries held last even
ing in tbe offices of. McGowan and*
Clark, it was decided to put forward
no candidate tot the delegateshlp'
from the Fourth division. Nor wil)
j art effort, be made to secure the oih-r
ices of attorney general or national
committeeman. Instead It is hoped
'that the chairman of the territorial
jeommittee will be secured and a
pledge that the next convention will
be aield in Fairbanks.
| Judge' Bunnell, who was present,
was made to understand that it was
'the earnest wish of all present that
!he make the race for delegate afad
Ithat confidence existed in bis chances
; of election. He gave good reasons,
however, for not entering the field
again, which, however disappointing
ito his hearers were nevertheless con
vincing.
| Another meeting will be held on
i Friday night, at which time the men
to till the offices of chairman of the
;territorial committee and the two
|seats in the central committee will be
selected.
The indications are that the Fourth
division will have several delegates
present at the Juneau convention,
which is ro take place on May 2 4.
LOCAL BREVITIES
W. H. Palmer arrived on the Mari
. posa from an extended visit to the
States.
An up-to-date line of cook stoves
and ranges at Mead’s. tf
A. E. Grigsby was a passenger on
tha Mariposa for Anchorage, where
he has secured a position wiih the
Alaskan Engineering Commission.
Several pieces of desirable proper
ty for sale. Oscar Fish. tf
P. S. Hunt ieft on the Mariposa for
Seward, where he will institute a
lodge of Odd Fellows.
Bristles in your teeth? Not if you
buy a guaranteed tooth brush at the
Owl. tf
Clerk of the Court Arthur Lang
went to Anchorage on the Mariposa,
on court business.
Pictures developed at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
Call and see our new spring stock
of wallpaper just arrived on the Str.
Northwestern. Some of the latest
patterns. C. C. Rudolph. tf
A Navalade is just the thing. Can
dy Kitchen.
John Hughes returned on the Mari
poba from a business trip to Seattle.
Just received a fresh line of box
candies. Candy Kitchen. tf
G. W. Long left on the Mariposa for
a trip to Latouche.
Men, women’s and children’s wear
ing apparel, household utensils and
articles of every day need, at the
Emporium. •
A. F. Davis of Knik who has been
here in connection with t'(s applica
tion for a liquor license at that place,
returned to Seward on the Mariposa.
Try our Malted Milk. Hot or Cold.
Candy Kitchen. tf
Attorney J. J. Finnegan of Seward,
Who has been here attending court
returned home on the Mariposa.
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug
Company. tf
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< j. j. Cavana and wife, who arrived
here recently from Naknek left on the
Mariposa for Seward where they will
make their home.
1
j Spring Samples in heavy weights,
tor Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron,
Tailor.' tf
_
Chas. McCallum, secretary of the
Valdez local W. F. 5!.. left on the
IM&ripQBa for a trip to Latouehe.
Anythlug In the Jewelry line at
the Valdez Drug Co. tf
j! F. D. Ford left on the'Mariposa for
• I.n touche.
r f -
A fine display or nugget Jewelry at
[Valdez Drug Co, tf
! O. D. Frantzen left on the Mari
posa for Latouehe where be will be
| employed.
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A swell line of crepe dechine and
Vaslt silk waists just arrived on the
last boat at E.' Winters. tf
F. F. Twitchell, one of the members
of the Alaska Mines Corporation, a<*
companled by Mrs; Twitchell, arrived
on the Mariposa from Seattle.
POSTAGE STAMPS ABE
ISSUED BY REPUBLIC
DUBLIN, via London, May ll.—
Postagfe stamp®', prephired by tbe
Short-lived Irish republic have been
found, ready for issi^e. They are
printed in tbe republican colors of
greet, white and orange, v/ith Insert
pictures of tbe three Manchester mar
tyrs,' Larkin, O’Brien and AlTeh, on
a shamrock leaf. Beneath is a harp
hnd the'words. "GOd' SaVe Ireland.’’
200 FAMILIES ARE
VICTIMS OF FLOOD
DAVENPORT, la., May 11.—Two
hundred families have been driven
from their homes alone the Iowa
shore and as many more on the’ Illi
nois shore near the Tri-Cities, on ac
count of the high stage of the Mis
sissippi.
ARREST OF S'XTALIST
CAUSES DEMONSTRATION
LONDON, May 4.—The arrest of
Karl Liebknecbt, the socialist leader
in connection with a May day dem
onstration in Berlin, May 1, caused
great excitement among the workers
there and led to a fresn demonstra
tion wbich was suppressed by a large
body of police, according ti reports
troni Berlin.
Tlni-js to be Evening Paper.
The Cordova Daily Times, which
has-been issued as a morning paper
for some months, is again being
brought out as an afternoon sheet.
Dr. \V. W. Council of Cordota, well
known in Valdez, has bet a appoint
ed marine surgeon at that place.
Milk Drivers Strike in Vancouver.
VANCOUVER, B. 0 May il.—
About 50 milk drivers struck in Van
couver today for higher wages and
shorter hours.
NO RACE SUICIDE IN
KUSKOKW1M PRECINCT
Race suicide is unknown in the
Kuskokwim precinct, according to ihe
report of Duke Stubbs, United States
commissioner for that district. Dur
ing the quarter ending December a J,
1915, there were 2S births and no
deaths or marriages recorded.
in the majority of cases the mar
’. iages were among the Indians, but
iiiere were a few white people united
ui matrimony.
Dr. Winans, Dr. Duel-wall and Mrs.
Duckwal! went out to th<* Lake stream
trout fishing this morning.
The High School LRerarv Society
will give an entertainment in the
rooms of the school tomorrow after
noon. Parents and others interested
are invited to attend.
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
j
s The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
Alaska Jewelry Go.
With Owl Drug Co.
All Kinds of Nugget and
Ivory Jewelry.
Developing and Printing
Photo Supplies Phone 40
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT---COLD'
Copper River
Draying Co
Freighting and Passenger*
to all parts of. the Interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdes
ED. WOOD. Proprietor
On die' last boat We re
ceived a large shipment
as lofiews:
Strawberries
Celery
Lettuce
Green Onions
Cucumbers
Aspragus
Artichokes
Rhubarb
Radishes
Tomatoes -
20c a basket"
12-l/2cabtmch '
10c a head
5c a bunch j
20c a piece
20c a pound
10c a piece 1
5c a pound
2-1/2c a bunch
25c a pound (
The Mariposa now coming has
another large shipment of green
vegetables and fruits including
anything new in the market.
We will have green goods coming on
nearly every boat. \
Our Prices Are Always Right
Won’t be any higher-possibly lower
than above.
Seed Potatoes, Garden and Flower Seeds
I
GOOD GOODS
DR: H. COCKEKILLE
GnlHlt Ntttrad Cilnnltr,
Waahlaaloa, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Yean in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
E. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
Alaska Avenue Valdez, Alaska
ASA C. BALDWIN
CIVIL ENGINEER
U. S. Mineral Surveyor
McKinley Street opposite V. M. Store.
Valdez, Alaska
JOHN LYONS E K RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office* la Whaling Building
Phone 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
DONOHOE & DIMOND
attorneys-at-law
Office Opposite Court Hoone
Phone 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
a: m. dieringer
Valta Transfer
CMipaip
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Builtfing
Telephone No. 60
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General 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
OPEN AXX NIGHT
Private Dining Room with Electric
, Heater
Jack Callia ... .
LOUIE’S CAFE
I 1. Everything First
Open Day an<
I; ANDY MAROVICH, Prop.
! W'WH'W'HM+tM+H'M
The Best Place tn Valdes to
Stop at is the
Ware, Lifkt Rooaa—Tic Hoax at Caafaat
RATES; REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Ralaa By'tbe MaatL
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, ha*!
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VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free and Accepted Manna a.
Mguiar communications first Wed
nssday In each month In McKftalay
Hall. Visitor* always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
t'H'M ) If HtMH 1H^
:i Somebody , j
:j With Money
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! always has been found to ; |
;; “back” a good plan, a good ; l
• i idea, a good business veo- - f
IJ -‘ture or a good mining pros- J1
; | *pect »‘ otherwise a good man ; [
• i of today’s successful jpsas- < i
:; ness enterprises woud^ >tSU ;;
;; be mere dremns. ;;
• • Advertising has brought '!
j | about a majority of the in- ' [
;; troductions of the ma,i with ; [
• i the idea, the man with a < i
! 1 prospect, o* business to the \
; | man with the dollar. #
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