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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1915
THE DIFFERENCE.
Cordova recently fixed her tax levy
at 5 mills, fifteen mills less than the
city of Valdez, and will have plenty
gf money to run her for the fiscal
year.
Valdez tax levy was 20 mills with
a one hundred per cent valuation on
property in most cases, and we will
not hive money enough for our needs
if the present waste keeps up.
It will be remembered that by four
members of the present council in
sisting upon paying off some $6000 of
old warrants they held our schools
back from starting at the time they
should by several weeks. This in
spite of the fact that a goodly surplus
was turned over from the last coun
cil when the present majority took
its seat. By placing a 2 per cent as
sessment and boosting the valuations
this council succeeded in raising a
little over $16,000 taxes. In many
instances property owners found their
taxes one-third higher. So far not
one dollar of the tax money has done
the taxpayers any good.
. Just why it was necessary to jump
both the rate and valuations has nev
er been explained. If you will figure
a little you will see that by raising
the taxes 'one-third and increasing
the valuations in many instances 50
per cent the council was enabled to
raise the $6000 they boast of saving
the city by paying those old warrants.
Truthfully they cannot claim to
have saved a penny, but instead are
out some $2000, counting the moneys
spent on law suits and other inciden
tals necessary to maintain the non
taxpaying parasites.
;Thh editor of the Star quotes fig
ures glibly, but take his own figures
and add them up. That should con
vince you, without any further ar
gument. In some cases his figures
differ $300 in different columns. We
have no desire to misquote him. Get
his last paper and take his own fig
ures for it.
But remember, while you are fig
uring, that taxes were raised one
third, and that alone increased the
eity’s income nearly $6,000 over that
of last year.
MEN WHO HARM A TOWN.
1. Those who oppose improve
ments.
2. Those who “knock” strangers
and who ‘ knock” the town to stran
gers.
3. Those who show hospitality to
no one.
4. Those who hate to see others
succeed.
5. Those who distrust public
spirited men.
■ 6. Those who oppose every move
ment which does not originate with
themselves.
7. Those who oppose every enter
prise that does not appear to bene
fit themselves.
■ 8. Those who pay no taxes yet
enjoy the benefits that cbme from the
work of public-spirited, broad-mind
ed men, but who give nothing but
criticisms in return.
9. Those who take office for the
purpose of using their power as a
weapon against their enemies.
m'IjO.. Those who graft their living
off the taxpayers and give nothing in
return. . • •
Do you belong? Why not refiprm?
It is a splendid thing to be a wide
awake, progressive citizen, bearing
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your share of the city’s burdens and
taking an interest in the city’s up
lift. It is a splendid thing to know
that you are an integral part of the
city’s boosters.
' It is a splendid thing to know that
your own strength is. infinitely mul
tiplied by the strength of other men
who love their town as you do.
It is a splendid thing to know that
the wholesome blood of the commu
nity is united in the bond of broth
erhood, and that by frankly giving
up your personal desires you may be
able to do your community a serv
ice.
s Hate and envy and malice and the
spirit of engendering prejudices have
no part in the city of Valdez. We
have too many citizens who are using
their ability, as a drag instead of a
help to our community.
A spirit of fairness, of charity for
the frailties of others, will do more to
build up our town than any under
taking which can be started. What
we first need is unity of purpose;
then we will find our prejudices have
dropped away, handsome undertak
ings will arise, a universal spirit of
service will be engendered, and that
with thip increasing spirit of commu
nity of purpose will come a vastly
enhanced individual power of achieve
ment, for we will be lifted above the
petty, sordied jealous which now con
sume our better traits of character.
Place your city above all else. You
may your living here, and it should
be your first thought. When you tear
one person or firm down you are tear
ing down a part of your self, as you
are an integer in the numbers of the
population.
The man who is willing to give his
neighbor a square deal, who meets
you squarely on every prosposition, is
of more benefit to the city than the
man who slips and slides around ev
ery proposition, who is eternally on
the fence, and who rides with the
party in the saddle.
Every town has those who by their
actions harm it immensely; and ev
ery town has a bunch of big-hearted
boosters, who give their time and
money patching up the damage the
other fellows do.
Which crowd do you belong to? j
It has never occurred to those
critics of the Commission at Seward
that there is no law compelling a man
to work on the government road for
35 cents per hour. So far most of
the criticism directed against the gov
ernment’s policy has come from men
who do not intend to work on the
road, who have never worked on any
road, and who would not work if the
pay was a dollar an hour. So just
what can be gained by the diatribes
hurled at the Commission by these
non-workers is hard to foresee. If
they would allow the men who handle
the pick and shovel to do the kicking,
there would be very little done, for
the working men have neither the
time nor inclination to kick, and the
idlers have neither the inclination
nor will-power to work.
The Associated Press made a griev
ous mistake yesterday. They sunk a
liner in ihe Mediterranean without
a hyphenated American aboard.
We have heard of many parties
dodging taxes but this is the first
time we ever knew of a man swear
ing to possession of property he never
had to get on the city’s tax roll.
Now that the 49th effort to start
something has failed, we wonder
what will be the next startling idea
germinated in the mind of the editor
of our glorious Constellation?
Our opponent worries mightily over
the fact that the city appropriated
some $230 to help entertain the repr
resentativefe of the Government, when
the Maryland visited this port; bjit
he has lost, no sleep over the $1300
appropriated for useless lawsuits.
There’s a reason.
The decision of. the Valdez. Masons
to build their, ova. temple will be a
splendid advertisement for Valdez.
This loyal, progressive order is alwsiys
ini the van in the> matter of public
spiritedness, and their Temple will
add to the already fine lodge build
ings in the eity. . ?.
Be an optimist. Gheec up- If you
feel a Uttlei hlt off see Captain Rock
ett at the Liberty);.Wed-and Thun.
If you fee!'bad come and’feel good;
if you feelgood eomeand feel better.
NEXT STEAMER FROM SOUTH .
LEAVES SEATTLE THURSDAY
' Owing to the, fact that the Admiral
Farragut has dropped her next regu
lar trlp to Alaeki in order to make
two.trips between Seattle,;and San
Francisco the people of Valdez, and
other. Southwestern Alaskan towns
will be a longer time than usual with
out mail,. i There is no, boat now eh
route north as the next, .will be the
Alameda due. to sail from Seattle on
Thursday next. --•••• * -r
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We guarantee when left to us to
install machinery to give satlfftac
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Communicated.
The melancholy days have come.
The shortest of the year.
Likewise the beautiful snow has
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come
That is for Christmas cheer.
While .we are pitied by our cousins
So far south and east you know
They are grieving for us babies
Up north in the deep snow.
While we are in blissful comfort
Not even touched with cold,
While they have awful blizzards
Wrenching their poor soles.
Now, listen* for a moment!
Our dear cousins in the States,
And then take time to investigate
The difference in our fates;
And then you will not wonder
Why we ask for many things
From our dear old Uncle Woodrow
Who is at the head of things.
For he knows no more than Congress
Of our great and glorious land
’Twas once called “Seward’s icebox,”
But that’s contradicted by every
—H. J.
BELIEVE BODY OK
CHRISTIE BEEN LOCATED.
That the body of William Christie
has been grappled in the waters of
Gastineau Channel, is the belief of
three men who are dragging the
channel for the remains. About ten
days ago, as near as they can tell,
something was hooked and was lift
ed about three feet from the floor of
the channel, when it broke away.
From the location of the spot where
it was hooked, the draggers believe
that it is the weighted body of Chris
tie.
“Whatever it is, it is heavily
weighted,” said one of the men to
day. “We could lift it about three
feet, and then it felt as if a piece of
cloth would tear away and it would
sink. The weather has been so bad
that we have been unable to continue
the work, but we know the spot
where we hooked it. There is a deep
hole there and the spot is on the
Douglas island Bide of the channel,
opposite the residence of Len Adsit,
exactly where the boat of Krause was
anchored for some time before it
disappeared,” he continued.
A hat was found yesterday but lit
tle attention is paid to that fact as
it is highly probable that if Christie
were thrown overboard that he would
be bareheaded. The men engaged in
the work say they are constantly pull
ing up hats, boots, tin cans, articles
of clothing and other rubbish which
has drifted in with the tide.
Paul Jensen, Paul Gohle and Grov
er Litchfield are doing the dragging,
using the gas boat Lillian and two
skiffs. They state that dragging from
the skiffs is very unsatisfactory as
they are unable to use gear heavy
enough for the work. They are plan
ning on using the Lillian and Lue for
the work in the future, which will al
low the use of heavier gear with more
satisfactory results.
A detective working in behalf of
Christie’s friends said last night that
the field glasses which Plunkett own
ed are not those found in Krause's
possession although they were identi
cally alike. Plunkett’s glasses have
been found. The 16-gauge shotgun
owned by Plunkett, however, has
been found in Krause’s possession,
and other articles which the authori
ties believe were Plunkett's including
a watch. Valentine’s jewelers today
are checking up the Krause watch
numbers with those of watches which
Plunkett had repaired here during
the past four or five years.
This detective says evidence that
Krause killed a Japanese and a Swed
ish boy wbo lived near his camp in
Duncan canal, is very strong and he
believes that Krause is a deep dyed
a murderer as he has been character
ized.
It is understood that the Depart
ment of Justice will send an agent to
Juneau to work on the case in con
junction with the federal officials.
It Isn’t Your Town—It’s You!
If you want to live in the kind of a
• town ■ - 1 • •
That’s the kind of a town you like,
You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip
And start on a long, long hike.
You’ll find elsewhere what you’ve left
behind,
For there’s nothing that’s really
nesbr r: mv
It’s a knock at youxeelf when you
knock your town:
It isn’t your town—it’s you!
Real towns are not made by men
... .afraid .-. <, ...... . .„
.. Lest aomebody else gets ahead. .
When everybody works and nobody
. shirks
You can raise a town from the dead.
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And if you make your personal stake
Your .neighbor. can make one,. too.
Your town will be what you want to
. see, .... ....
It isn’t your town—.it’s you! •
—London (Va.) Mirror.
Masquerade Suita. '
The Northwestern win bring a fine
line of Suits for the Mask Ball New
Years' Eve. See Mrs. B. G. Ames
THOMAS 8. NOYES IS :
BROKEN IN HEALTH.
Tbp many Valdez friends, of Thos.
S. Noyes, the well known Alaska min
er, who was a witness in Valdez last
summer during the term of the dis
trict court when he was a witness in
the Shushanna murder case, will re
gret to learn that he has been taken
south from his home near Ketchikan
in a distressing mental condition. He
has been taken to Butte for treatment
by specialists.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
See Tonight.
Be sure and see the "Raid of Hu
man Tigers,” a picture full of real
animals. Best ever here at the Lib
erty Theatre.
Our fresh candy arrived on this
last boat late for the holidays, 12%
cents half pound at the Emporium.
Brooms 25c, 35c and 50c; for the
best at the Emporium. tf
Chas. Wallace of the Cliff mine
force, is in town for a few days.
Valdez Drug Company nave a line
line of School Stationery. tf.
Holiday goods, wearing apparel,
household utensils and articles of ev
eryday needs coming on every boat,
and sold at a bargain. There will be
no half or one-third off after the Holi
days at the Emporium. The goods
are now marked at bottom prices;
you will find many articles on our
five-cent counter you have been cus
tomarily paying 15 and 25 cents for.
I’m going to Bee Captain Rackett
at the Liberty Theatre by the V. H. S.
Betcha it’s rich!
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
Fancy Stationery at the Valde2
Drug Store. •
The launch Elvira came up the bay
last night from the Cliff mine.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
Bargains at the Emporium; open
from B a. m. to 9 p. m. *
The Pioneers of Alaska are deco
rating Eagle hall for their big mas
querade ball on New Year’s eve.
Hate Cleaned and Blocked.
Hats cleaned and blocked; suits
cleaned and pressed.
tf GUY F. CAMERON.
See Tonight.
Be sure and see the “Raid of Hu
man Tigers,’’ a picture full of real
animals. Best ever here; at the Lib
erty Theatre.
George Waldron, who is working
on the Alaska Mines Corporation and
ore bunkers at Ftdalgo bay, is in
town. v
Go with the crowd Wed. and Thurs.
to the Liberty. Don’t miss Captain
Rackett by the V. H. S. Adults 60c,
children 25c.
Panoramic views , of Child’s and
Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drug
store. tf
W. L. Morgan,a cook, was given a
sentence of thirty days in jail when
brought before Acting U. S. Commis
sioner A. J. Dlmotnd this forenoon, on
a charge of vagrancy.
Nugget jewelry made to order at
tbe Valdez Drug Co., by G. O.
Reinke. tf
Argentine iz experimenting with
camels brought - for the Canary isl
ands for agrieu Rural purposes ,in re
gions unsulted to horses or oxen.
Somebody s
With Money
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always baa been found to
“back" a good ;p)an* a good
idea, <m gcadbuaioeap .ven
ture or a good mining pros
pect; otherwise a good many
of today’s successful busi
ness,: enterprises would still
in
troductions of the man with
die idea, the man with a
prospect, or business to the
man with the dollar.
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Easily Answered
E1RST impressions are apt
to be lasting. Make a good
impression by wearing a suit of
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HflHEN you see the
» picture of this “lit
tle fat tailor” you will
know that only the finest
fabrics and most expert
workmanship are com
bined to give you the
maximum of “Style and
Quality.” y
Fit guaranteed.
Price $25.00 and up.
No deposit required. Have your measure taken now.
S. Blum & Co., Inc.
GOOD CLOTHING
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free and Accepted Maaona.
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY. W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National University,
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years in Valdez.
phony: no
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
DR. GERMAN
phone i» 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
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office Opposite Court House
Phone St > VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offices In Whaling Building
Phone Ml VALDES. ALASKA
Copper River
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Draying Co
Freighting and Passengers
to ap parta, of die ’ Interior.
GENERAL TRACKING
1 _
McKinley Street, Valdez
BD. WOOD. Proprietor
OAPT. TIM MARCUM
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SMls for Port Wells, Poittie
Bay, Granite Mine, Saturday
at 9:0, a. m.,.trom the Val
daa Book Comply.’* Bo**,
For Bilamar.»Landtook Bay,
aad FI da l«o, areryWadnaa
day, 9:00 a. m„ from Val
des Book Company*, Book.
Red Cross Hospital
Koystone’aad Hobart Sts.
OPEN*TO ALL PHYSICIANS
Private Rooms for Patio at*.
I Phoo. 144 MRS. C. H A'lLCOX. M*lr—•
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. Pmp.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
The Best Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
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Arctic Hotel
Warn, Light Reoau—The Hean af.Ceafeet
RATES REASONABLE - -
BATHROOM Special Rate. BpAhe Meath
PHONE 133 MRS. STROK!. Pfep.
Valdez Miners Union do. 188
Wuttra F«d«ntira at ttimrra
ROBERT SHAFFER^TWriMC^
CHAS. McCALLOMJU^rty,;
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL*
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
. JUS|JL_
,l A. M. DISRINGKR
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Office on. Alaska Avenue, in
George £.trjia«NMing
Telephone No. 60
General Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
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Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Uo