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THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1917
DKSIOl RAT1C A PP« >1XTMENTS
Down in Juneau the politicians
seem to be in an awful stew over the
appointments that are to be made this
year by the President to fill Alaskan
offices. Allegations of everything from
petty larceny to highway robbery are
being bandied about with all the
recklessness of a tenderfoot with a
brand new six gun.
Prom comments appearing in re
cent issues of Juneau papers, it ap
pears that the hottest kettle on the
political stove at present is that which
contains the governorship. The dis
turbance appears to have started by
the action of the Democratic commit
tee in failing to consider Governor
Strong's name for reappointment. It is
claimed that Chairman Burns know
ing that the opponents of the Gov-|
•«rnor had framed up a deal, refused I
to put the name of Strong forward,
although he was strongly in favor of
':is reappointment. It is also claimed
that Grigsby, who voted the proxy of
committeeman from the Second di-!
vision, used it contrary to his instruc-j
lions.
These charges are denied entirely :
' y the Empire, which claims that the I
fuss is all being stirred up by the!
Wickersham politicians in an effort j
to create discord in the ranks of the |
Democrats with the hope of being
able to pick a few plums themselves
and regain their lost power. Just what
the actual situation is cannot be de
finitely determined from the infor
mation at hand.
But after reading what both the
Juneau Dispatch, n Republican paper,
and the Empire, one of the strongest
Democratic publications in Alaska,
bare to say regarding the matter, it
appears that there is much opposi
tion to Governor Strong's reappoint
ment, not only among the politicians
but among the ranks of the Demo
crats in that section. This opposition
evidently extends to a considerable
extent throughout the territory, judg
j in from the attitude of the Central
i Democratic Committee.
We cannot see where the support of
l the Dispatch will help the Governor
out. It is strictly pro-Wickershatn.
and its viewpoint strictly Republican.
Unquestionably every Alaskan has an
interest in who shall be governor of
the Territory. But the endorsement
of any candidate for that office by
one of the official organs of the Re
publican party naturally will not add
to the attractiveness of that candi
date in the eyes of the Democrats.
So at long range the declaration
of the Empire that the Wickites are
attempting to submarine tlie Demo
crat appears to have some foundation
in fact. We don’t mind saying that the
ways of politicians are beyond our
comprehension. Like the famous fiea
ol the Irishmen, they are hard to
keep track of, and most of the time
they are where., they "ain't.” There
doesn't seem to be any decided choice
for the governorship among the oppo
nents of Governor Strong. Whittlesey
undoubtedly has some influence, but
he sees to have been “damned by too
faint praise.” Griffin, another one of
those agreeable to the Central Com
mittee. declined to throw his hat into
the ring and is therefore out of it.
Jennings has been reappointed as fed
eral judge and is probably forced out
of the running. John Troy, the pick
of the bunch, won’t have the job un
less it’s '-’•ought to him on a silver
platter appropriately decorated.
That's the size of it as far as we j
can learn. We have no desire to pose
as a prophet, nor is there any spirit
control upon whom we can depend
for guidance, but unless the various
partisans can agree upon a common
choice, we are willing to place our j
bets on Strong as the man who sue-|
ceeds himself.— Fairbanks Citizen. !
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SLACKERS ARRESTED
NEAR SEATTLEi
Group of Foreigners Who Refuse to
Register Hauled iu
SEATTLE, Wash,, June 7.—Two!
deputy marshals left here today for
Newcastle, a small coal mining town
near Renton, to arrest a group of >
foreigners who refused to register
Tuesday, it is anticipated that the de-;
puties will have no trouble in making :
the arrest, as it is believed that they '
were not aware of the penalties at- j
taclied. „
It is stated also that a group in i
Kenton also refused to register and
they too will be arrested.
Building paper suitable for placing ;
under carpets or on the inside of |
buildings. For sale at the Prospector |
office. 50c a bundle.
THE EMPRESS
THURSDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
Introductory Picture of Travel
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS
VIOLA DANA In
“The Children of Eve’’
A FIVE PART EDISON DRAMA
CAST OK CHARACTERS
"K1ETY-K1KTY” MAMIE . VIOLA DANA..
Henry Clay Madison. Robert Conness
Rennie "The Gyp”. Thomas Blake
Klossy Wilson .. Nellie Grand
Bert Madison . Robert Walker
Comedy—"Rural Roughnecks”
Regular Admission .... 25c
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VALDEZ ALASKA
MAYOR RKCKIVK8
COMMUNICATION
(Continued from page one)
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ditures. All members of boards of su
pervisors are requested the write this
office freely for advice where any un-,
certainty exists. However, it is expect
ed that a careiul reading of the in
structions to be furnished you by the
War Department and this office will
advise you on nearly all questions that
may arise.
Get as'much publicity as you can.
without expense, as to the ace limits,
as well as the compulsory feature of
tluqregistration. All citizens who have
passed their twenty-first birthday and
have not yet attained their thirty
first birthday are required to register
on a date lo be hereafter named by
the President, at the registration of
fice of the precinct in which is lo-,
rated their permanent homes. A wil
ful neglect or refusal of any person
who has reached the age of 21 years
but who is under 31 years of age, to,
register on the date of registration,
is a crime punishable by imprison
ment for one year, without the alter
native of a tine, and all "slackers”
will be duly prosecuted. Persons sick
or unavoidably away from home may
register by mail by obtaining, in ad
vance, a card, filling the same out
properly and mailing it to the board j
of supervisors of their home town or;
judicial division, so as to reach the
hoard in due course.
These instructions will be observ
ed by the city boards in the incor
porated towns of Ketchikan. Wrang
ell, Petersburg, Juneau. Douglas..
Skagway. Haines, Cordova, Valdez,
Seward, Nome, Iditarod, Fairbanks.!
Tanana. Eagle and Chena.
Very Truly yours,
J. F. A. STRONG
Governor
WANTED
TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. ARMY
FOR MRIIKUIIS SEE
Maj. DAVISON
Road Commission Office
"Bl'KEAIA) BILL” LAID
AT REST IN TOMB
DENVER, Colo., June 7.—The
body pi ‘‘Buffalo Bill", (Win. Cody,)
who died here last month was remov
ed to its last resting place on Look
out Mountain, Saturday. A splendid
mausoleum has been erected on a
point overlooking several states, and
the body of the famous scout and In
dian fighter was followed to his tomb
by a large throng of state and gov
ernment officials.
ASK FOR GRADUATED
PARCEL POST ZONE
SEATTLE. Wash., June ".—The
Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Cham
ber of Commerce is working to se
cure a graduated parcel post zone
for Alaska. The members of the com
mittee working on the proposition
state that it is not fair for the mem
bers of the coast towns to pay the
same rates on packages as the citi
zens of the interior where it neces
sitates long hauls and expensive ser
vice. while the coast towns cause the
postal department little added ex
pense.
Old papers in bunches of 100 at
this offce, only 10 cents. tf
WOMEN’S HOSIERY are P*ease<* t° state that once more
__! we have a stock of Women’s High Grade
Hosiery, including such well known makes as Kayser, Holeproof,
Luxite and Burson.
Clothing for the Miner
and the Prospector
OUR new quarters put us in a better position to
cater to your wants in the heavier clothing-a
larger stock and better assortment of waterproofed
Khaki Clothing, Heavy Shoes, Slickers, Boots and
Pacs, Underwear, Sox, Flannel Shirts, Stage & Cruiser
style shirts, Mallory Rainproof Hats and Leather and
Canvass Gloves; Makes that have stood the test of
wear and have been found satisfactory.
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JUOUSERS new numbers, in Summit Trousers,
% * a heavy whip cord selling at $3,50 and a
light Khaki at $2.50, both tailored to fit with belt loops, cuffs, etc.
S BLUM & CO. Inc.
GOOD GOODS.
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
PMWIMIlinillllH
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
jeneial Trucking and Freighting
tc all Interior Points.
LIVERY and FEED STABLE.
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
LOUIE S CAFE
(l)ifn Day and Night .McKinley Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—b Owl Drsf Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT COLD
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Cookies & Boas, 15c per dozen.
French, R»e and White Bread 12 1-2
cents per loai. Orders taken (or special
occasions
( HRIST ROGSTAI), Propr.
PHONE’17 - Three (©on below Owl Drof
A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. tf
j PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
unices over Valdez. Drug « o.
1 Phone ’15 McKinley Street
| Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
; A. A. Surgeon, II S. Public h Serv
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKER1LLE
Gudntt National I'altrrtlti
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 18‘»8
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOR.\El’MT.LAW
<>*<■* Oppotlif Court Honor
| Phour M viLDKZ. 4 CASK A
JOHN LYONS c I RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
iTTOMBTLiT-LAW
<>■«•«• >• Wkallkf Balldlac
Phrac IS1 VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JVKEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Kitted Lenses Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. PL. C.. M. D. Prap.
Jos. A. Silverman Ph. G. M. D.
PHYSM'IAX AND SIKOKON
Office bour»--l to 4 p.■ —7 to 8 p. a.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 17G Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free ui Accepted Hidin
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
P. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
W. M. CONLEY President.
Valdez Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary.
Valdez Alaska.
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The First Bank t>f Valdez
LOCATED AT
VALDEZ, TERRITORY OF ALASKA, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 22ND DAY OF
MAY, 1917
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts . $ 94,668.37
Overdrafts 607.16
Bonds and Warrants 86,095.87
Furniture and Fixtures . 2,653.10
Other Real Estate Owned. 1,000.00
Checks on other Banks and other Cash items 1,340.41
CASH ON HAND AND SIGHT 4 00 0CC QQ
EXCHANGE .IJZ jOOijO
TOTAL . $319,320.89
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In . $ 25,000.00
Surplus Fund 1,000.00
Undivided Profits . 6,655.80
Due to Banks—Deposits. 3,301.68
DEPOSITS .$283,224.48
Certified Checks .'. 138.93
TOTAL . $319,320.89
United States of America, Territory of Alaska. Third Judicial
Division, ss.
1, J. W. GILSON. Cashier of the above named bank, do
solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
J. W. GILSON,
Cashier.
M. BLUM.
Correct Attest: J. C. MARTIN,
E. B. WHEAT,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, 1917.
t Notarial-Seal* ANTHONY J. DIMONt),
Notary Public in and for the Territory of Alaska.
My Commission Expires February 13, 1921.