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SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1914.
ONE INGREDIENT FOR THE MELT
ING POT.
Austria is now making some at
tempts to put a check on the grow
ing emigration to the United States
and Canada. The United States cen
sus of 1890 showed but three hun
dred thousand natives of Austro
Hungary in this country. ,In the next
decade six hundred thousand came
in and the stream of immigration has
grown steadily since then.
Austria’s attention W'as called to
the facts in the Balkan war, when
the youth of Hungary was summon
ed to the colors. The authorities
learned with surprise that in some
villages nearly the entire male popu
lation of suitable age for military
service had gone to the other side of
the Atlantic. This was found true
of other parts of Francis Joseph's do
mains. In many villages not only the
young men, but the young women
were missing.
Many of these new peoples are of
splendid material for the melting pot.
Take, for instance, the Magyars who
are of the ruling race of Hungary.
In 1910 alone over twenty-seven thou
sand of this haughty race came to
the United States. The Magyars at
home, though in a minority, insist on
their right to rule and to impose their
tongue as the offic’al language. They
seem to be men and women of un
usual distinction, and once here they
become naturalized promptly, though
retaining their love for Hungary, at
least for the first generation.
Reports are coming from the Bal
kans of late of the reduction of the
male populations by the war from
fens of thousands to thousands or
even hundreds. The story is a sad
one. Austro-Hungary has suffered,
too, but from the transplanting pro
cess, not from killing off of the peo
ple. They are all here in a new
country, doing sturdy work for the
development of their new home, and
here most of them and their descend
ants will remain, the latter an in
tegral part of the new American in
the times to come when the melting
pot has done its work. We are so
near the process that the winder and
interest of it are not seen and ap
preciated, as they will be later in
the history of the land w'hen the new
race that is to dominate the continent
is fused.—Ex.
IMPORTANT, IF NOT SENSATION
AL.
Probably nobody will get much ex
cited over the news that our Min
ister to Bolivia has found growing
in that country a variety of ihe grain
we call corn that produces kernels
. twice as large as those ,of any now
cultivated in the United Slates. And
yet hot only are the kernels big, hut
the minister says that there are as
many of them on the.cob as we are
accustomed to see, that the meal
ground from them Js of the finest
duality! and that there is every rea
son for hoping that the Bolivian type
will like our climate.
, Should all this prove true, the news
is quite important enough to war
rant a whole lot of excitement, since
it would mean an increase of from
10 to 30 per cent, in the corn crop
without additional acreeage or labor.
Not many things 0f the material sox:
would he more desirable than that,
for upon the cost and amount of
our corn depend the prices of sever
al great food staples, including most
kinds of meat, to say nothing of
butter, milk and eggs.
The Agricuitrual Department’s
experts and those in the several
state experiment stations cannot too
soon look into the minister's discov
ery. It may reduce the cost of liv
ing, and nothing else seems to have
that effect.—Ex.
Valdez Cafe Re-opens.
The Valdez Cafe has moved from
its former location and is open again
for business at the Sideboard build
ing.
Moose Dance Saturday.
The regular Saturday mrgnt Moose
dance will be held next Saturday.
Fine music and excellent lunen.
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BATTLESHIPS FOB
PAK COAST
VALLEJO. June 27—Announcement,
was made here today that the Navy
department planned to keep one-half
of the battleship fleet on the Atlantic
coast and one-half is to be establish
ed on the Pacific coast, operating
mostly in Southern California waters,
where the winter cruises will be ar
ranged.
Heretofore no battleships have been
stationed on the Pacific, but all were
held in the Atlantic fleets or war
ships.
TO INVESTIGATE
LABORJONDITIONS
PHILADELPHIA, June 27—The
federal industrial commission today
continued its hearings into the con
ditions in the various trades and will
make investigations in the eastern
cities and then go to the Pacific
coast to study conditions in the west.
The commission was named by Pres
ident Wilson and will investigate and
report to congress.
CONVICT RUEF
GETSJN BAD
SAN QUENTIN, Cal., June 27.—Abe
Ruef, the convicted boodler, who was
refused a parole, has also been re
fused the privilege to receive visitors
and cannot receive his mail. The
prison authorities claim that he abus
ed the prison rules and will be pun
ished for six weeks by refusal of all
mail privileges and that of receiving
visitors.
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FOR J0M0RR0W
The McClairites will play a nine
of picked men tomorrow afternoon at
Recreation park. The boys have all
been practicing and a good game will
be seen by the fans. Jack Bishop,
the former star Valdez player, the
man with the eagle eye and cool
judgment and some tongue, will han
dle the indicator.
Sweep the Crossings.
Adam Swan, of the Alaska Empor
ium, set a worthy example to his
fellow citizens today by sweeping the
loose dirt and gravel from the cross
ings at the corner of Alaska avenue
and Hobart street. He occupies only
one corner, but, as a suggestion to
his neighbors, swept theirs also. Af
ter ail inspection of the polished
crossings the mayor informed the
Prospector that he earnestly recom
mends all other occupants of cor
ner property to go and do likewise.
The swept crossing looks better and
lasts longer.
Robinson Crusoe.
Robinson Crusoe in three reels at
the Orpheum tonight. De Foefound
ed this story of adventure ahd ex
citement from the experiences of a
Scottish sailor named Alexander Sel
kirk, who was wrecked and lived on
the tropical desert island of Juan
Fernandez, with only iiis parrot and
dog lor companions, until he meets
a young cannibal, whom he rescues
from death and names Friday. After
four years and four months of ad
venture Selkirk was found and beach
ed civilization.
Hibernians Hold Meet.
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md., June
27.—A joint athletic meet and picnic
was held here today by members of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, of
Baltimore and Washington. The Ath
letics were under the auspices of the
A. A. U. in charge of Daniel N. Has
sett, of tiie Irish -American Athletic
Club of New York.
Moose Dance Tonight.
The regular Moose dance will be
held tonight and special music has
been arranged for. Bunch will be
served as uJual at midnight.
Launch for Sale.
For sale for cash, the launch Ne
bula; enquire of C. E. Bunnell or A.
J. Wendler, administrator of the es
tate of D. H. Sleem. tf
Furnished room, ‘phone and bath,
Krau building. tf
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Saturday, July 4
The Grand Parade will start at 10
o’clock from the corner of McKinley
street and Keystone avenue. Prize
of $50.00 for the best float, and $25.00
for the second best.
At 11:30 the oration of the day will
be delivered.
From 1 to 6 p. m. the sporting
events of the day will take place as
follows:
Foot race, 100 yards, first prize
$15, second prize $7.50.
Foot race, 220 yards, # first prize
$15, second prize $7.50.
Foot race, 50 yards for fat men,
weight 200 pounds or over, winner to
receive $5.00.
Obstacle race, first prize $15, sec
ond $7.50.
Pack back race, first prize $15, sec
ond prize $7.50.
tsoys Maces.
Ten years and under, 75 yards, first
prize $3, second prize $1.50.
Twelve years and under, 100 yards,
first prize $3, second prize $1.50.
Girls’ Races.
Ten yea’rs and under, 50 yards, first
prize $3, second prize $1.50.
Free-for-all 75 yards, first prize
$3, second prize $1.50.
Wheelbarrow race, 75 yards, first
prize $3, second prize $lv50.
Three-legged race, 75 yards, first
prize $3, second prize $1.50.
Sack race, 50 yards, first prize $3,
second prize $1.50.
Potato race, boys, 50 yards, first
prize $3, second prize $1.50.
Egg race, boys,’ 50 yards, first prize
$3, second prize $1.50.
Pole vault, winner $10.
Running broad jump, winner $10.
Running high jump, winner $10.
From 7 to 9 p. m. motorcycle and
bicycle races will take place as fol
lows:
Motorcycle race, winner $20.
Men’s bicycle race, 1 mile, winner
$io.
Boys’ bicycle race, 10 years and
under, winner $3.
Boys’ bicycle race, 15 years and un
der, winner $5.
Boys’ and girls’ tricycle race, eight
years and under, winner $2.50.
Ladies’ bicycle race, winner $10.
Sunday, July 5.
Celebration at the ball park in hon
or of the completion of the dike at
1 o’clock.
Baseball game between Cordova
ami Valdez at 3:15 p. m.
Horse race on Keystone avenue at
7:00 p. m. First prize $50, second
prize $25.
Monday, July 6.
10:00 a. m„ boat races as follows:
Motor boat, first prize $25, second
prize $10.
Rowing race, men, winner $10.
Rowing race, ladies, winner $10.
Log rolling contest, winner $20.
1:00 p. m.. rock drilling contest,
winning team to receive $250, second
team $75 and third team $25.
7:00 p. m., tug of war, the win
ning team to receive $100.
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL
DELEGATES AT MONTENVERS
MONTENVERS, France, June 27.—
American delegates to the Interna
tional Congress of Chambers of Com
merce, visiting here, today ascended
Mont Blanc. They will visit Evian
tomorrow.
Engineers In Session.
CHICAGO, June 27.—The seventh
annual convention o£ the National Gas
Engine Association opened here today
and will be in session for three days.
Mechanical engineers and professors
of mechanical engineering from all
over the country are in attendance.
War Heroes Honored.
EAS'fON, PA.. June 27.—A move
ment to the memory of those killed
in the Spanish- American war was un
veiled here today with appropriate
ceremonies- by civic and military or -
ganizations. v President Wilson had
been invited to the ceremonies.
Administrator's Notice.
In Probate Court for Valdez Precinct,
Territory of Alaska.
In the matter or the estate of Liz
zie Stropp, deceased.—Notice to Cred
I itors.
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons having claims against the estate
of Lizzie Stropp, deceased, to pre
sent the same, with the proper vouch
ers, to the administrator of said es
tate, at his office in the Whaling
Building, Valdeez, Alaska, within six
months.from the date of this notice.
Dated May 4, 1914.
E. E. RITCHIE,
Administrator of the Estate of Litale
Stropp, deceased.
EVERYMAN'S CLUBHOUSE
FREE LABOR BUREAU
Employers, come to us for workers.
Workers, register your name with us.
Phone 111, or call at the Clubhouse.
No Fees; No,Charges.
Committee—Bert McDowell, Edward
Hale, Chas. Bush, W. H. Ziegler.
PROFESSIONAL
Dr. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate of National University
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Phone 110 Fourteen years Id
Office Rooms over VALDEZ
Valdez Drug Co.
DR. GERMAN
Phone 19 THE DENTIST
Office rooms over Owl Drug store. Office hours
9 a. m.. to 0 p. m.. 7 p, m.. to 9 p. m. Sundays
by appointment All work guaranteed
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DR. C. H. VANCE
the osteopath
Graduate American School of
Osteopathy, Kikr»ville. Mo.
OFFICE H0URS-9 to 12 m., 1 toS p. m.. or Ft
appointment.
TREATMENT $2.50
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]Civil Engineer and
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