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STEWART & SELBY, Proprietors
TERMS.
Dally Prospector.
By carrier, per month .$ 1.00
By mail, per annum ..$10.00
The Weekly Miner.
By carrier, per month .A .40
By mall, per annum .3.00
The Daily Prospector and Week
ly Miner, by carrier, to one ad
dress, per month ..• 1 -35
Ttfo Daily Prospector and Weekly
Miner, by mail, to one address
only, per year . $12.50
Business Office and Editorial Rooms,
TEL. 152
Advertising Rates on Application.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1815
THAT MASS MEETING.
At considerable expense (?) and
much mental worry his honor hired
the Liberty Theatre last night, and
in a fairly able address partly an
swered the Prospector’s charge of of
ficial discrimination. It was a good
speech, well delivered and very plaus
ible. He dipped his rhetorical toes
in the pool, but that was as far as
his immunity bath went. He never
answered our charges that he went
outside the city limits on the Valdez
Dock to make his assessments and
' quit at the city line on the City dock.
He lambasted the Dock company and
took a few shots at the Prospector
for kicking over his attempt to put
ns out of business.
The mayor was assisted in the ob
sequies by “Honest John” Frame and
Senator Hubbard, the gentleman
whose brilliant legal learning has
kept the city performing flip-flops for
many moons.
The mayor s address was a very
good one, and we took the unwarrant
ed liberty of having it taken by our
stenographer, and will reply to it in
a day or so, when we have the time
and space, as it is rather a lengthy
one. We did not go to the expense
of taking “Honest John’s” remarks,
for they should be entirely familiar
to anyone who has been with the
man five minutes. The Senator’s ad
dress was, characteristically a tirade
of abuse against the “gang” who had
prevented him from enjoying the
emoluments his brilliant learning en
titled him.
However, the principal point about
the meeting that struck our risibles
was that so able a financier as the
mayor should be ‘handicapped by the
■ human deadwood sharing the plat
form honors with him.
As a mass meeting it was a bril
liant success, as some twenty or thirty
“taxpayers” listened attentively to
his remarks.
MAKING “VALDEZ GROW."
It has been truthfully said that ev
ery man is the architect of his own
fortunes,” but we hereby freely con'
fess that the scientific demonstration
given Friday night by a few politi
cal architects of how to make a town
“grow” should be engrossed on vel
lum and hung in the halls of learn
ing for generations yet unborn to
ponder o'er. With specious argu
ment and Websterian fervidity the
speaker of the evening showed his
hearers that Valdez’s growth could
only be produced by stifling trade,
harrassing capital, and extending the
city’s limits to the Narrows. This
would produce a substantial growth
that would mike Jonah’s gourd look
like thirty cents. As an arbiter of
the city's fortunes he has them all
backed off the map. When we come
:o think over the multitudious bless
ngs we have enjoyed, and can recall
no instance of where our fortunes
were hewn out for us with a judicial
broad axe, we bow our unworthy
beads in shame, and weep tears of
bitter grief over the ultimate enu of
chose who have.
If consistently fighting every grow
ing industry near the Valdez com
pany's wharf;
Using the City dock as a club to
drive property owners off Wall street;
Disorganizing Instead of building
up;
Setting the town by the ears;
Arraying neighbor against neigh
bor, and a*, against capital;
Depreciating the city’s credit until
her warrants are worth fifty cents
on the dollar;
Fighting the Tillikum Club, the
Road Commission, the boys at the
Post, and the city’s schools;
Making our town the butt of the
Pacific coast;
If these things encourage a city’s
growth, then we are willing to con
cede that his honor’s method of
“forcing” things has succeeded be
yond our most sanguine expectations.
For our part, we would prefer less
of such "growth” and a little more
prosperity!
The mayor says that it would be a
small calamity were the Prospector
run out of the city. Now this is just
why we are fighting the gentleman.
We have invested $70,000,000 in this
city (approximating it at the same
ratio as the amount the mayor has
saved the city in the past ten years)
and have no desire to lose it. Our
fight is for the purpose of preserving
this vast sum to our assessment rolls,
and we do not see how his honor can
conscientiously blame us.
Why should your honor try to ring
the City Council into the squabble?
We have said nothing about the City
Council, and do not include them in
our charges against the mayor. We
cannot see why he should wish to
include the council, nor court, nor
city dike, nor the glacier, nor the
solar system or aurora borealis in
these charges, as they cover too much
latitude for our learning and we have
no wish to go beyond our depth.
The Senator’s opinion of our abil
ity as an editor is about on a par
with the public’s opinion of him as a
lawyer. When a man of the brilliant
acumen he has reluctantly confessed
to possess takes the trouble to hire
a hall and spend an evening answer
ing an article written by “a printer’s
devil,” the public should shudder
over the tremendous waste of ammu
nition on such small game.
The mayor claimed in his speech
to have saved the city $60,000.00 in
the past ten years. And that’s going
some too, when you consider city
warrants have dropped during his re
gime from 96 cents to 60 cents on the
dollar. Wonder what became of the
$49,000.50?
No, Sapphira, that thunderous
noise last evening was not caused by
earth movements. It was the ap
plause of his honor's adherents when
he demonstrated his famous knock
out blow to Valdez industries.
We do not elect a mayor to revise
territorial laws or United States laws.
Whenever we want expert advice on
these questions we will hire the Sen
ator.
With Germany, England, Italy, and
a dozen or two smaller nations engag
ed in open warfare, we cannot see why
Valdez should be denied the same
privilege.
The mayor nearly persuaded his
audience last night that that fence
just grew across the dock. It did,
from Hubbard seed.
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An the next thing to tear up our
city’s peace and happiness will be the
prohibition issue. A determined at
tempt is to be made to put Alaska dry.
And as our old friend Sut Lovin
good used to say: The more we see
of men the better we like dogs.
Empress Grand Opening
To-Night
at 8 O’Clock
ONLY ONE SHOW
John Barrymore
In the High Class Comedy
Drama,
“AN AMERICAN
CITIZEN.”
Produced by the
FAMOUS PLAYERS CO.
6 Reels and not a Dull
Moment. Also Orchestra
Special Opening Feature
Admission.
Adults and Children, 25c
i When Will They Finish?
“amts to force the foreclosure of
competing roads secret acquisition of
stock, the incorporation of dummy
companies for the sole purpose of
concealing ownership, fictitious sale
of securities in order to deceive the
authorities, the use of money for con
trol of newspapers and favorable leg
islation, the stockholders in acquir
ing competing properties, the burning
of books, and the transfer of records
beyond the Jurisdiction of the federal
authorities. ” These are probably the
principal acts with which the direc
tors of the “New Haven” are charged
by the federal attorney.
In stating the case for the Govern
ment Mr. Datts expressed the opinion
tii_ had the New Haven combination
been attained in the natural and le
gitimate growth of business it might
not necessarily have come within the
scope of monopolistic corporations
which the “Sherman law'” was in
tended to reach. All these acts, it is
charged, were committed with “crim
inal intent” and with full knowledge
that they were unlawful.
Assuming that these acts were com
mitted, and with full knowledge that
they were unlawful according to ex
isting statutes, it would seem that
“criminal intent” would natura’ly
exist in every pronounced form, and
that those who committed said acts
should pay the penalty just as we all
do for any breach of—even-—nature’s
laws.
Therefore the only ground on
which accused can honorably defend
their past acts is to claim that exist
ing conditions made such acts justifi
able in order that said New Haven
might continue to exist, to prosper,
and to defend its own rights against
competitors, who adopted tactics even
worse than were those of the New
Haven. They might also claim that
the “Sherman law” ought never to
have been enacted and that said law
is impractical because it fails entirely
to deal with any except those of the
surviving company, that the Gov
ernment whose duty it was since the
law became effective to referee be
tween warring corporations has fail
ed entirely to do its duty and that
therefore the government at this time
has no means of knowing whether
said acts were committed in defen
sive or offensive competition.
I do not intend at this time to offer
my opinon on whether the acts com
plained of in this case are necessary
or justifiable in the growth of a cor
poration, but it seems certain that
these conditions confront and trouble
the managers and directors of the av
erage corporation. It is only fair to
assume that such acts were repugnant
to the gentlemen in this case, just as
they are—or ought to be—to the
young business man today. The ex
pressed opinion in the address of Mr.
Datts, that large combinations need
not necessarily be illegal or detri
mental to the public welfare is cheer
ing news to the perplexed organizer
of the present day.
The only question now to be decid
ed upon is; what will the administra
tion and the public mind accept as a
combination not detrimental to the
public welfare. It seems the attor
ney general ought soon to issue a cir
cular touching on this matter; or
must we all run the risks of being
prosecuted to determine whether we
are within the limits? Meanwhile we
patiently wait for the rules, while
those who can afford to take chances
laugh up their sleeve.
BUSINESS STUDENT.
LOGAIj BREVITIES.
Don’t forget that the Eagles are
going to turn loose this evening
at Eagle Hall and will spring
something which will make the chee
chacos sit up and take notice.
Received on last boat, Wearing Ap
parel, articles of every day needs, at
Emporium. Open from 12 to 9 p.
m.
Men’s, Women’s and Children’s
Wool Sweaters, Hoods and Hosiery,
Sheeting, Pillowcase Tubing, Outing
Flannel 10c yard, at Emporium. tf
Liberty—New Show Tonight.
Complete change of program at the
Liberty Theatre tonight. Four good
reels. , *
The City Dock is the busy dock
since we began to weld cast iron,
brass, bronze and aluminum. We
always did do machine work and
blacksmithing, and do it yet. Try us
and see for yourself. Valdez Iron
Works. Th
A most enjoyable evening was spent
by the young people of Valdez when
the Young People’s Club of Valdez
entertained with a Hallowe’en Social
at the Congregational Church last
night. The early part of the evening
was spent in playing Hallowe’en pnd
other games. Later a Hallowe’en
supper was served to forty-one young
people.
The Crystal Baths barber shop is
open and ready for “next.”. Will be
pleased to serve all old customers
and new ones. Shop open Sundays to
12 noon. tf
Meet Mr._
The Little Fat Tailor,
Representing Ed. V. Price Co.,
Stopping at Blum’s.
An Opportunity In Mackinaws
We have a limited number of Mackinaws—
The “Boss-Of-The Road”, in blues, grays,
browns, and checks, which we are closing
out at reduced prices.
Plain colors were $5.00, and are now $2.50
The checks were $6.00, and are now $4.00
Better Investigate This.
S. BLUM & COMPANY, INC.
LIBERTY THEATRE FEAT
URING “ACROSS THE PACIFIC."
Across the Pacific with an all-star
cast of photo-players is the feature
Sunday night in five acts. A tale of
tempations and triumps. The play
deals with and tells of the many
struggles of a keen witted young man
and woman and a film that spans the
ocean from America to the Philip
pine Islands, and is a war drama of
merit.
Many thousand people take part
and the western scene crossing the
plains show the hardships of older
days.
First time shown in Valdez Sunday
night; no advance in prices.
Spend the evening seeing a good
play in a warm, comfortable theatre,
where everyone goes—the Liberty.
Special music to accompany this pro
duction. 2t
Congregational Church.
Rev. J.'F. Dunstan, pastor.
The following services will be held
on Sunday.
10:45, Prayer Meeting
Ml:00, Devotional Service. Subject
“The Hidden Man.”
12:00, Sunday School.
7:15, Song Service.
7:30, Gospel Service. Subject,
“Modern Scoffers.”
Tuesday evening, Bible Study Cir
cle.
Thursday afternoon, Ladies’ Aid.
Thursday at 7:30, Prayer Meeting.
Wells-Fargo Money Orders and
Traveler’s checks are payable any
where in the United States or Cana
da. D. F. Millard, Copper Blk. tf
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s, tin tailor. Telephone 198. tf
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. *
Valdez Hospital
Largest and Best Equipped Hospital
in Southwestern Alaska.
Gradoate Norses—Private Rooms for Patients
For Termsfand Particulari'Apply to
E. C. DALTON, M, D., Physician in Charge,
Copper River
Draying Co
Freighting and Passengers
to all parts of the Interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD, Proprietor
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National Univeralty,
Waahington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years In Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Wliallng Building
DR. GERMAN
PHONE to 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.
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office Opposite Court Houne
Phone 34 VALDEZ, ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offices in Whnllng Building
Phone 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free anil Accepted Mason*.
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome?
A. E. GRIGSBY. W. M.
ED. WOOD. Secretary.
Red Cross Hospital
Keystone andIHobart Sts.
OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS.
Private Rooms for Patients.
Phone 144 MRS. C. H WILCOX, Matron
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON.PROP
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
Somebody
With Money
always has been 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
be mere dreams.
Advertising has brought
about a majority of the in
troductions of the man with
the idea, the man with a
prospect, or business to the
man with the dollar.
ADVERTISE IN THE
PROSPECTOR FOR RE
SULTS.
The Best Place in Valdec to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Warm, Light Rooras--The Home of Comfort
RATES REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Ratei[B; the Host!
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, Prop.
Shamrock
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J Sails for Port Wells, Portage
< Bay, Granite Mine, Saturday
< at 9:00 a. m., from the Val
| dez Dock Company’s Dock.
{ For Ellamar, Landlock Bay.
< and Fidalgo, every Wednea
< day, 9:00 a. m., from Val
J dez Dock Company’s Dock.
J For Rates, Apply on Boat
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
ROBERT'SHAFFER. President.
Granite Mine
CHAS. McCALLUM, Secretary,
Valdez. Alaska.
Dougherty & Ferguson
GENERAL
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat,
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office In Pinzon Cigar Ston^
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