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MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1915
A BOOMERANG.
Our pussy-footed shoveller of 3tar
dust, who gets out the 49th Shriek,
from the Wiekersham house on the
Wickersham lot on Wickersham Al
ley, lately put one over on himself
which, for a time, threatened him
with apoplexy.
After the recent abortive attempt
of the gang to confiscate our indus
tries, the p. f. editor fouqd he either
had to bell the cat or lose his prestige
among his followers, so after long
and sundry consultations with our
legal luminary, he started that worst
of all evils, the boycott.
All went merrily along until his
friends took him seriously and, tak
ing the bit in their teeth, ran off
with the outfit. Then came the fire
works. So indiscriminately did they
wage the merry little boycott on our
business men, that soon they began
to boycott the p. f. editor, and then
the vials of wrath were uncorked.
But his boycott proved a veritable
Frankenstein. Seeking to wreak his
vengeance upon those who had block
ed his game of looting, he forgot to
take into consideration his foolish
friends, and now that he has stepped
upon his own toes, a howl is going
up from the Wickersham Foundation
which makes the nightly canine cho
rus sound like a Chinese band ren
dering Chopin.
Now that his childish efforts have
pulled down his house of cards, he
sits crying in the wreck, blaming his
friends for the failure of his efforts
to establish a boycott in the commu
nity.
UNDER COVER.
“Last year Mr. Ritchie’s paper pull
ed in over $500 for city .printing. * *
This year the printing has. up to date,
been about $75.”—Star.
The reason that the printing this
year has been only $75 is that the'
council and clerk has feared to pub
lish an account of their actions, for
fear the people would arise and turn
them out. Many things have been
smothered that the people should
know about, such as the new light
ordinance, the anti-repeal ordinance,
and the ordinance repudiating city
warrants issued by former councils,
thus injuring our city’s credit, and
losing whatever chance we would
have of inducing others to take our
warrants, knowing that a council can
step in and refuse to pay anything
save those warrants they issue.
Our reporters have repeatedly been
denied access to the city’s books, and
as there is so much to cover up we
only wonder that we have been allow
ed as much as $75.
Municipalities should be forced by
law to publish all the actions of the
council in passing ordinances and in
giving charters, as where so much is
kept hidden the people’s rights are
trampled upon. A council that is
afraid of publicity generally needs it.
TOO MUCH HASTE.
Never mind about our "military
walk,” Corny; we sprung our knees
a bit hurrying to get here to block
your little game of graft; but now
that we have succeeded, we are will
ing to put ’em In splints.
A newcomer becomes an oldtimer
in a few years. Have patience, Cap
ricornus.
TO-NIGHT
2 Shows—at 8 aad 920,sharp
PROGRAM
PATH* WEEKLY NEWS •
ACTUAL, NAVAL, BATTLE, '
Showing Twelve Dreadnaugkte
in Action, One Sinking, Etc.
NAN’S VICTORY,
MAYOR’S SECRETARY
Two part feature with Alice
Joyce ■ -
SOPHIE’S LEGACY,
empress Trio
Admission 25c and 10c.
JOIN I. C. Si
All right, Corny; we’ll take your
own side of the argument. Suppose
you DID go down to Bellingham, and
fought the churches, and the indus
tries, and the women, and all that
was best for the town, where would
you get off at? And where are you
getting off here with the same tactics?
There are set rules of business for
rdnning a paper, which if transgress
ed lead to ruin. They are not our
choosing, but we have to follow them.
No man who takes issue with the bus
iness interests In any town ever got
away with it, and you will find that
the same Ales hold good in one part
of'the world as In another.
We do not charge you for this ad
vice, Corny; our rates are much
cheaper than the Senator’s. But we
would stave off that daily until we
took a correspondence course on how
to run a “weakly.”
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EUROPE'S MOOD TODAY.
Nowhere on the European horizon
is there a sign that any of the great
belligerent nations is ready for peace
except on terms unacceptable to its
opponents. The dominant note in all
the higher councils is one of stern
resolution to continue the struggle.
The talk is not of peace or conces
sion, but of adequacy of resources to
keep on fighting.
From Great Britain in a speech by
Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the
conservatives, comes a reaffirmation
of the British faith in the efficacy of
economic pressure in combination
with offensive operations. That silent
pressure, he insists, is already b®"
ginning to tell on the nation’s ene
mies. Although worse may yet re
main behind in the Balkans, he de
clares that the outlook is distinctly
brighter. The nation’s wealth has
hardly been touched and he is con
vinced that “we are moving slowly
but inexorably toward victory.”
Berlin furnishes a similar contra
diction. In opening the reichstag the
president declared that there was no
chance of conquering Germany by
starvation. The nation’s enemies had
been deceived as to its economic
strength and resources. “We have
every reason to contemplate the fu
ture with firm determination and un
shaken confidence. Our enemies have
been defeated in their efforts to
break through on every front.” In the
Balkans “the murder of Sarajevo”
had been avenged.
From France comes news of prepa
rations which show anything but an
early Inclination toward peace. The
class of 1907, about 400,000 youths,
has just been called for training. War
Minister Gallieni spoke of another
great offensive movement next spring
as a matter of course.. In Italy the
news is of the impression Italian arms
are apparently at last making on Gor
izia’s defenses instead of peace. In
Russia the signs are of preparation
also. There are rumors of peace, of
course, but we have learned to cor
rectly estimate them since the war
began.
A pity ’tis that this is true, but it
is true none the less. There is noth
ing in sight on which to found a the
ory that any sort of intervention by
neutral nations would be efficacious
at present. All the evidence justifies
the wisdom of President Wilson’s res
olution to wait for a more propitious
moment' instead of compromising
this country’s influence by officious,
fussy and hopeless representations.
We may hope for peace and pray for
peace, but we cannot see it except
through the glass of foolish illusions.
—Chicago Herald.
REASONABLE.
"A mob took, a wretch of a fellow
out and strung him up to a tree.
‘For the sanctity of.. womanhood,’
they solemnly, proclaimed.’’ >
However, they were reasonable
about it., They didn't go to the fan
atical length of holding women too
sacred to take in .washing tj support
their husbands and children and a
dog or two in each family. In Jtact
there was scarcely a man.in.the mob
but gave, in his own home life, prac
tical token of not going so far as
that.—Life. ■■■■• ■ ;» ■
slightly mixed in statkmbnt,
“The Valdez Mercantile Company
paid almost one-third more Uses this
year than they did last.”—41th Star.
. What A trial you must he to your
friends, Corny. Here you’ve been
telling us all the time taxes were
lower; and now you admit they are'
one-third higher.
BASE INGRATITUDE.
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The 49th Scandal complains that it
has "not one subscriber from the
court house.” . What base ingratitude
on the part of the "Gentleman from
Georgia'.”
8300 tons of frstgnt a*, Vt> eents
per ton,.(your awn figures, Corny),
would be «178B;00. When you con
sider thot,the Dook company pay* Its
Wharfinger $1800, don’t you thfnki
from your own figures, that you bear
out our contention that you are not
competent to handle big business tor
Iks sulfiwr* . _ _ _
WATCH FOR RESULTS.
We have received a letter from the
insane asylum at Steilacoom, Wash
ington, complimenting us upon our
paper, and remarking that the in
mates took great pleasure in its pe
rusal. We don’t know whether it is
a compliment or a knock, but we have
mailed a copy of the 49th Start with
our paper this week, and if it does
not cause a revolt, we will continue
our feeble efforts to promote health
and happiness among the insane—at
Steilacoom.
THOUGHTS ON A RESIGNATION.
Under the foregoing title “Life,”
recently printed the following allu
sion to somebody or other. Do you
imagine the party described was only
a short time ago Secretary of State.
“There is a great difference be
tween being a man among men and
being a Paragon among Nincom
poops. The Man is a man in any
company, but the Paragon, separated
from his nincompoops, and put in
competition with men, exhibits the
phenomena of pundture and presently
quits his job.”
The ninth wonder of Valdez is why
a man who considers our “scribblings
indicative of mental bankruptcy,,
should wear out his colossal intellect
sitting up nights to fill the columns
of his paper, .attempting to answer
them.
The Pioneer’s masquerade ball on
New Year’s eve promises to be one of
the best of its kind ever held in Val
dez. Many of our costumers have re
ceived splendid suits from the out
side and some novel costumes are
promised. \
But, Senator, you chased the poor
“traveling tool” off before you ex
plained to him that you paid no
taxes.
If a white Christmas is any indi
cation of a green Easter, we'll have
grass up to our necks this Easter.
As we remarked: “They digged a
boycott pit for their enemies and
straightway fell in themselves.”
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ADMIRAL EVANS BRINGS
NORTHWESTERN'S MAIL.
An unusually heavy shipment of
mail was received by Postmaster Jef
ferson from the Admiral Evans this
morning owing to the Northwestern,
which saileu from Seattle two days
later than the Admiral Evans, having
transferred her westward mail to the
latter steamer when she overtook her
at Cordova yesterday.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Finest California and Jap Oranges
at Ames. tf
Palmer Cook, foreman of the Gran
by mine, is in town for the Christ
mas holidays.
Parties entertaining guests at
Christmas dinner are requested to
send in names for our society column
in Sunday’s Miner.
,You cannot help but make lots of
Racket if you go to “Captain Rack
ett” at the Liberty next Wednesday
and Thursday.
Mrs. Roy Houghton was an incom
ing passenger on the Admiral Evans
this morning to visit with her mother,
Mrs. W. Littlejohn, for a couple of
months.
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John O’Brien, the well known min,
er; who has been working for the Al
aska Mines Corporation at FIdalgo
bay, is in town to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
F. Samuelson, who has been in
Valdez for several weeks looking over
the mining situation was a passen
ger to the westward this morning oa
the Admiral Evans. '
s Red Tuson, the well known hard
rook miner, who has been employed
with the Alasktn Mines corporation
at Ftdaigo bay, is spending a few
days in town to enjoy the Christmas
holidays.
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. Emellian Peteltln, the well known
Atsgnak merchant, was a passenger
on the Admiral Evans this morning
homeward hound after having spent
some time in the States, Including a
trip to the San Francisco and San
Diego expositions.
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New Program Tonight.
Entire new show at the Uberty
Theatre tonight. Five reels of solid
enjoyment, . Visit the Uberty."> .■>>
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Holiday - goods, wearing apparel,
ho vsakold.■ ntenails and articles of ev
eryday seeds ooming on erery boat,
and sold at a bargain.' Therewlil be
nftbalf offone-third off after the Holi
days at pe amportum. The goods
are >now marked at bottom prices;
yon will And many artieles on onr
ATOteeat counter yon have been eua>
lonwlta tmvItiv 1R *i"t OR tarn..
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Sure cure for the blues for 50c;
don’t miss “Captain Rackett.’’
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Jim Davis and Jess Carver are in
town from their camp out on the
government road.
Panoramic views of Child’s and
Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drug
store. tf
Bob Shore is in town from the Gra
nby mine to enjoy the Christmas hol
idays.
Nugget jewelry made to order at
the Valdez Drug Co., by G. O.
Reinke. tf
Just received ,the finest line of
neckties ever shown in Valdez, at
Ben Silverman’s.
Norman Merchant, who has been
across the bay with the Granby mine
spent Christmas with his family in
Valdez.
The drawing for the new Ford ma
chine for which tickets have been
given with purchases by the saloons,
will be held at the Pioneers of Alas
ka’s masquerade dance on December
31, at 12 o’clock. tf
W. E. Patten and wife were incom
ing passengers on the Admiral Evans
this morning and are guests at the
Albemarle.
Empress Theatre Program.
Pathe Weekly News.
Actual Naval Battle, showing 12
dreadnaughts in action, also one
sinking, etc.
Nan’s Victory, Selig drama.
The Mayor's Secretary, two part
feature with Alice Joyce.
Sophie’s Legacy, comic comedy.
Empress Trio.
H. M. Conrad,' of the Granby mine
force, spent Christmas in Valdez with
friends.
Pictures developed at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Wm. Kock, who has been down to
Fidalgo Ijay for several months, ar
rived in town Friday on the launch
Shamrock to spend the holidays..
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. *
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
The launch Shamrock returned
from Land lock and Fidalgo bays Fri
day night bringing a number of pas
sengers to Valdez for the Christmas
celebrations;
Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. •
Bargains at the Emporium; open
from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. *.
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It is seldom that the people o£ Val
dez are able to see a real play like
’’Captain Racket,,’ and they should
voice their appreciation by turning
out en masse next Wednesday and
Thursday.
Far good home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
Hate Cleaned and Blocked.
Hats cleaned and blocked; suits
cleaned and pressed.
t£ GUY F. CAMERON.
A fine display of nugget jewelry at
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Masquerade Suits,
The Northwestern will bring a fine
line of Suits for the Mask Ball New
Years’ Eve. See Mrs. E. G. Ames
Come early and get the swell ones, tf
New Program Tonight.
Entire - new show at the Liberty
Theatre tonight. Five reels of solid
enjoyment. Visit the Liberty.
Somebody
With Money *
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always has bean found to
“back” a good plan, a good
idea, a good business ven
ture or a good mining pros
pect; otherwise a good many
of today’s'.successful busi
ness enterprises. would still
Inraaefca dreams. irt * -uu
troductiona’ of the man with
the.idea, the man.with a
prospect, or business to the
men with the dollar.
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0IRST impressions are apt
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maximum of “Style and
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Fit guaranteed.
Price $25.00 and up.
No deposit required. Have your measure taken now.
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VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free and Accepted Maaoaa.
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday In each month In McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBT. W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary,
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate Mat! saul Uatvendtr.
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DR. GERMAN *
phone 1» THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug Store. Of
fice hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m., 7 to 9
p. m. Sunday by appointment.
All Work Guaranteed.
E. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
Alaska Avenue Valdez, Alaska
DONQHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office Opposite Court House
Phone 84 VALDEZ. ALASKA
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LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offices in Whaling Building
Phone 101 * VALDEZ. ALASKA
Copper River
raying Co
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Freighting, and Papsfngers
to all parts of the interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD. Proprietor
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Bay, Oranlta Mina, .Saturday
at |:Ma. m.,ic9«A t#* YWr
dasDotik Company'* Dock.
For tflla&t. ‘Laadloek"'B#jfl
and Fldalgo. srsry wadjl*#
day, *:00 a. m„ from val
das Dock Compaay’a Dock.
For Ratos, Apply oa Boa*.
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Red Cross Hospital
KtjntOM^aad Hobart Sts.
OPENiTO ALL PHYSICIANS.
Private Rooms for PatieaU.
Phone 144 MRS. C. H WILCOX. M.m.
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When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
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STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
The Beat Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Warn, Light Rooms—Tht Horns. of.Coafort
RATES REASONABLE ^
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Valdez Miners Mini No. 188
Western Fed era ben ef Miners
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Gnailt Min.
CHAS. McCALLUMjSeersJjunr^
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
outs,,,,.. .
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Valdez 7^
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Office on Alaska Averina, in
Ceorge C Treat Bribing
Telephone No. 60
General Tracking and Freighting:
to all Jfaterior Point*.
LIVERY and. tffcED STABLE.
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Pools No Coal Delivered Urn
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