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PROSPECTOR PUBLISHING CO.
B. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor.
VALDEZ. ALASKA .
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July 23, 1912. at the postofflce of Valdes.
Alaska, under act of March 8, 1879
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HISTORY'S MOST TERRIBLE PAGE
The brilliant page in French his
tory, says S. S. McClure, the maga
zine publisher, is open to the eyes of
the world. It is the battlefield of Ver
dun. In this one battle of Verdun, in
siv months the loss of Frence exceed
ed the losses of the Union armiers
in our whole civil war.
The battle of Verdun, involving as
much fighting as all our civil war,
had hundreds of Thermopylaes, hun
dreds of Gettysburgs, but each infin
itely more terrible than the world had
ever seen before. Most battles last
one or two days. This battle has last
ed 366 days and is not yet ended. In
certain exposed places death was al
most inevitable, but the French
youth, regiment after regiment, went
forward to hold them until death. No
surrender, no retreat. It was their
mad bravery and divine courage that
held Verdun. It was t&e greatest test
a nation ever endured, and the youth
of France never faltered there, but
has gone on day after day, week after
week, month after month facing
death, mutilation and torture in their
most terrible form.
In other days heroism was a matter
of hours, sharp, thrilling, unexpected.
Most men can face death for a brief
space but the youth who saved France
knew beforehand what was to come,
and lived and moved days, weeks and
months, meeting death In its most
mysterious and terrible forms. “He
was at Verdun” will be the ultimate
badge of courage for generations to
come.
For generations to come the youth
of all countries will visit Verdun and
see the land made holy by the blood
and anguish of hundreds of thous
ands of young men, who revealed
qualities and endurance surpassing
all possible anticipation; who show
ed as never before what France is, in
courage, self-denial, nobility and in
finite endurance.
As regiment after regiment march
ed the single road that was available,
I was told that no one smiled, but no
one hesitated. All the men, munitions
and provisions went up this single
road, all the wounded were brought
back by this road. It is called the Via
Sacra.
Will Irwin said, “I was photo
graphing a regiment as it marched to
Verdun and a French youth called
out, ‘You are photographing the
dead.' ” Sometime, perhaps, the youth
of other lands may build a monument
on this road.
IT IS a very disgruntled man who
cannot find weather to suit him. We
have all kinds from rain to sunshine
in the short space of three hours.
THE promised strike in Montana of
I. W. W.’s did not materialize, a very
small percentage of the men going
out. It is bard to make a man believe
in anarchistic principles who is get
ting plutocratic wages.
Complete line of Bulk Chocolates
Candy Kitchen. tt
The weather is cloudy from Salcha
to Donnelly, and clear from Donnelly
to Beaver Dam. Fairbanks is the on
ly station reporting rain.
To the Ladies of Valdez
Special prices on hair goods until
Sept. 1st. 24 in., 2 1-2 oz„ good qual
ity, 3 stem switch $12.00. Vanitle
Shop. t*
Mrs. Louis Douglas and sister.
Miss Hilma Hihnala, will leave on the
steamship Alameda for Seattle, where
Mrs. Douglas goes to join her husband
Lieut. Douglas, who has been station
ed in the quartermaster department
in the sound city.
FORD TOURING CAR, with egtra
wheels, tires, tubes and lots of acces
sories for sale cheap for cash or on
time to responsible party who can
pay a small cash payment down. In
quire Prospector Office. tf
THE VIPRESS
SATURDAY EAGLE HALL 8 SHARP
Introductory Picture
of Travel
THE EMPRESS CIRCUIT PRESENTS
CHARLES RICHMAN and other prominent Vitagraph
Players in
“The Hero of Submarine D-2”
A five part blue ribbon feature
Thursday—“THE CATSPAW”
Regular Admission .... 25c
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr. •
VALDEZ ALASKA
PROUD OP HIS BROTHER
WHO ENLISTS AS PRIVATE
Lleut-Col. P. W. Davison has re
ceived word that his youngest bro
ther has enlisted In the regular army
of the United States. In a letter to
Lieut Col. Davison relatives Indicated
a fear that he would be displeased on
account of the action of his brother,
because, being an officer himself and
a West Pointer, It was feared that he
would object to have a brother serv- i
ing as a private soldier.
But not so. Lleut-Col. Davison
was greatly pleased, and immediately
wired his congratulations to his bro
ther who will serve his country with
out shoulder straps unless he wins
them, "I am proud of him,” said the
West Pointer and veteran lleuteDant
colonel who will soon be a colonel,
and, if the war continues, probably a
general officer. ‘‘I know no more use
ful place for a man to his country
now than in the regular army, even
though it be as a private.
Lieut-Col. Davison’s brother was
just one year too old to register for
the draft, and the quickest way he
could think to get under the colors
and ready for service was to go dir
ectly into the regulars and be ready
to go where sent.—Gateway.
A new line of brass picture hooks,
drawer pulls & hinges at Rudolph’s.tf
Ansco Films Will
fit any standard make o f camera.
They are the standard. Guy E. Cam
eron. tf
Cordova Minced Clams, Keystone
Produce Co.
Ice—Ice—Ice
Delivered to all parts of the town,
lc. per pound. Love-Whitley Co. tf
Patten mining stock for sale, $5
per share. Inquire Prospector Office.
tf
For Sale or Rent
Four room house, completely fur
nished, with bath, fine garden, good
locality. Reasonable terms. Robert
Weber. tf
Fresh killed veal, chicken, halibut.
Also a nice assortment of Helnzes'
pickles, sweet, sour, dill and sweet
mixed at Frye Brubn’s. tf
Mallory-the weatherproof Hat
MORE RAINY DAYS are coming—rainy, drizzly days. Of
course you have Rubbers, Umbrella, and a Rain Coat. But what
about your Hat? That can get wet, too, and a few drops on some
Hats is a calamity. The Hat will get dry, but it will never look
the same. Not so, however, if you
have one of our
with the “Crave net te Finish
They are proofed against mois
ture, The rain drops never show.
This added protection is to be had
only in MALLORY HA TS. Our
new shapes and shades for Fall are
now here.
S. Blum & Company
GOOD GOODS
Just received all the latest popu
lar songs at G. O. Reinke’s. tf
A complete line of nugget and
Ivory jewelry at the Owl Drug Store.
tf
Use Rexall Hair Tonic and you will
use no other. Valdez Drug Store, tf
N.
Do not trust to luck or amateur
methods. Have your hair dyed by an
expert at the Vanitie Shop. tf
REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The First Bank of Valdez
LOCATED AT
VALDEZ, TERRITORY OF ALASKA, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE 7TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1917.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts ...—$123,493.60
Overdrafts ....... 3,964.28
Bonds, Warrants .. 95,238.07
Furniture and Fixtures...—-- 2,600.00
Other Real Estate owned .— - 1,000.00
Checks on other banks and other cash items. 696.43
CASH ON HAND AND SIGHT
EXCHANGE __
TOTAL ............-.$313,841.82
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid in ._..._$ 25,000.00
Surplus Fund.....-. 3,000.00
Undivided Profits....-.- 1,242.48
Due to Banks—Deposits ._ .. 139.83
Dividends Unpaid ---- 600.00
Deposits ..-.-.-.-...$283,704.51
Certified Checks -------— 155.00
TOTAL.-..-..-’$313,841.82
United States of America, Territory of Alaska, Third Judicial
Division, as.
I, 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.
'> E. B. WHEAT,
Correct Attest: J. C. MARTIN,
JOHN LYONS
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of August,
1917.
(Notarial Seal) ANTHONY J. DIMOND,
Notary Public In and for the Territory of Alaska.
My Commission Expires February 18, 1921.
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P. II. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
WE PAY
Lead 8 l-2c a pound.
Rags $2.75 a hundred.
Cast iron $33 a ton.
Rope 5c a pound.
Brass 18c a pound.
Copper 27 1 -3c a pound.
Rubber 7 l-2c a pound.
Beer bottles 27c a dozen.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1948 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
Launch Patsy
for Charter Anwyhere oa
VALDEZ BAT
At any Time Day or Night
J. D. Jefferson
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Arctic Hotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Rates by the Week or Month
Baths In Connection
PHONE 133 MIS. STUNG. Pnp
LAUNCH DELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdes to
Ellamar, Landlock, Fidalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L. RIDER
PROFESSIONAL CAROS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Offices in Fish Building, adjoining
Tillikum Club.
Phene *15 McKkavry Street
Contract Surgeon. D. 8. Army
A. A. Burgeon. U 8. Public Health Sery.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
%2x&oimD°'?:..**•
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1808
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Oflee Opposite Coirt Boise
Phoae S4 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LTONS rn m RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
A TTORJt ■ Y S- A T- LAW
0«ees to Wksltos BiUdlis
M1. VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. EL
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Leasee Groaad
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Room*
Term* Reasonable
JOS. A. SimtMAH. n. 6.. M. D. fn,.
Jos. A. Silverman Pfc. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office keen-1 te 4 p. ■ -7 to 8 p. ■.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 18
Boyle Block Valdes
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—b Owl Dng Star*.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT—-—min
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Valdez Miners tlRlon Mo. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. M. CONLEY PraaMant.
Valdes Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY, SsareSpo.
Valiaa Alaska.