1 Sailg Prnaprrtor
PUBLISHED BY
STEWART A SELBY, Proprietor*
VALDES, ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
; July 23, 1912, at the postofflce of Valdez,
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1879.
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MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1»17
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.
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It is imperative that every citizen
in Valdez attend the mass meeting to
night to enter a protest against the
proposed removal of the Federal
buildings to Anchorage. Strong pres- j
sure is being brought to bear upon the
Department of Justice at Washington
by the Anchorage Commercial Club J
for the removal of the court house |
and court officials, and it will take all
the city's best endeavors to prevent
this. Every citizen should be at the
Moose Hall at 8:00 o’clock and by!
his presence give encouragement to;
those who are working for the future >
—nay, for the very existence—of Val i
dez. If the court house goes to An-j
chorage it is but reasonable to expect j
that the Road Commission and Post)
Headquarters will be removed, and !
there will be nothing left of the city !
but the glacier.
Let us all turn out and enter a prc- |
test against the administration’s ex
perimental upbuilding of one city at!
the expense of the surrounding cities.
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THE EFFECT OF WAR.
WHAT effect war with Germany!
would have upon this country is dis- j
fussed by Henry Clews, the New Yoik
financier, in an article on the general
business situation. Mr. Clews thinks
that although there would be some
excitement at first that the people
would gradually accept the situation
as did the European countries, and
with the exception of the few' who
would defer at being shot the coun
! try would be infinitely better of.
"Business,” he says, "may be de
I ranged for a few weeks until banking
; and industrial establishments have
'adjusted themselves to new condi
tions. But mobilization plans in these
directions are already far advanced
1 and there is reason to believe that
within a few weeks the new system
would be working fairly smoothly.
I "War would, of course, immenselv
; stimulate a number of home Indus
tries, particularly those fitted to meet
naval and military demands. The fed
eral government would undoubted!''
take on many new activities anti im
j pose a variety of new and perhaps it
| convenient regulations as war ineas
| tires. Our hanking system, effectively
l backed and solidified by the federal
teserve hoard, is ready for any enter
gency. A large government loan is
imminent, rumor saying $'>00,000,000
at 3 per cent, and would he very
promptly taken, as would others that
| might follow.
“One effect of war would be a tre
j mendous increase in taxation. Under
[existing plans the outlay for the navy
j without war will be $500,000,000 in
j the year ending June 30. 1918, and
the outlays for preparedness next year
will approximate $1,000,000,000,
with an additional $613,000,000 for
the fiscal year ending next June. It
is quite evident that we are in for
very heavy taxes for many years to
come, and considerable bond issues,
which of course will be heavily aug
mented in case of hostilities."
Mr. Clews points out, however, that
the coming of peace, which is expect
ed in the comparatively near future,
will bring a “stimulating period of
reconstruction” which will make
heavy demands upon American in
dustry. It has been estimated that it
will cost $6,000,000,000 alone to re
tore the devastated regions in Europe
into habitatble and workable condi
tions, and if the United States enters
the war the cost will probably be
doubled.
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PRESIDENT CARRANZA must be
a veritable Ananias. Last veek lie
strenuously denied that, he knew any
thing about any plot with Germany
and had recei-ed no proposals Iron:
anyone in regard to an alliance; and
today he craves all the credit of he
great discovery. That Associate!
Press stuff is truly remarkable read-j
ig- to a man with lots of time.
WE would suggest, if the cost is j
not prohibitive, that a steel netting |
be stretched around our beloved ex
President, William Howard Taft.
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THE EMPRESS
TOMORROW NIGHT * EAGLE HALL
“DAMAGED GOODS”
A Remarkable Picture Version the Sensational Problem Play that
STARTLED THE WORLD
BICHARD BENNETT in “DAMAGED GOO Do
*■ ' A Mutual Special Feature in seven parts
v MADE JBY AMERICAN
A Wealth of Detail and Lavish Scenic Effects, Coupled with Vivid
Pantomime.
All Under 18 Years Should Not Attend.
POSITIVELY THEY WILL NOT BE ADMITTED UNLESS WITH
v PARENTS
ONLY ONE SHOW STARTING 8:00 SHARI*
ADMISSION FOR ALL 50 CENTS
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED S
SEATTLE HOTEL
>IRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ - ..., > ALASKA
THE public is still anxiously await
ing the next step in the Delegate fias
co.
NEWS dispatches today state that
Ambassador Von Bernstorff arriveJ at
] Christiana yesterday and was non
! communicative. What a vast differ
ence between ambassadors.
PRICES of necessities in the I'nitcil
States have gone up 85 per cent in
| the past ten years -with' no war and
I with no preparations for war. Prices
I in Germany have gone up in the same
: period 38 per cent, with billions of
\ dollars spent on preparedness; whil<»
in Great Britain, who has been build
ing up an immense sea power, prices
have only gone up 17 per cent. It is
,i queer stale of affairs that prices in
he only country which is compelled
iO be supported from outside, have
•emained the lowest.
tSI.\ MINOR TO HAVE
FIRST SCGAR FACTORV j
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CONSTANTINOPLE. March 12.—
The first modern sugar factory in
Asia Minor will be erected in To
humra, near Konia. under the di
rection of German engineers, chem
sts and ether experts. The enterprise
is financed by the Iklisadd Bank of
Konia and a number of Turkish and
German capitalists. According to a
prospectus the capital of the com
pany amounts to $3,000,000 and is
already fully subscribed.
SEED POTATOES ARE
QUOTED AT $10O TOX
TACOMA, March 12.—Seed pota
toes in Tacoma, such as the Early
.lose and Heauty of Hebron are quot
ed at 5 cents a pound or $100 a ton
in small lots, or $4 per hundred
weight. There is likely to be still an
other increase in potatoes and other
root crops throughout western Wash
ington. Onions were quoted at $200
a ton.
Mrs. W. I. Levy returned on tho
Admiral Evans from an extended visit
to the east. i,
J. C. Martin left yesterday for a |
visit to the Kamsay-Rutherford mine, j
LOST, Strayed or Stolen—A young j
lady's low shoe with black bow on in - j
step. Suspicion is directed toward a :
certain party as having taken same, j
and if not returned an investigation j
will ensue.
DUCAL BREVITIES.
Just received, a new line or Toilet :
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co j
Hot drinks are in full swing at the;
Candy Kitchen tf!
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Have you tried our Boston Mints1
in bulk at the Candy Kitchen. t£.
For first-class meals and good serv-!
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- j
chants’ Cafe. tf I
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Webster’s New International Die- j
tionary, strictly up to date; corne in |
and look it over. Valdez Drug Co. tf |
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Submarine in Valdez Harbor.
Might create a little excitement bui
it would be as nothing compared to
the feeling which will be experienced.
On the night of the 17th of March,
St. Patrick Ball. One thing will hap- i
pen after another that night.
Tickets on sale everywhere in Val
dez. 2t
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A fresh lot of Haas’ Candies receiv
ed on last boat, from 50 cents to 82
la box. Valdez Drug Co. tf
WANTED—Mill man’s job as lira*
amalgamator. References to prove for
several years, handy with tools espe
eially wood work. Inquire at the
Prospector for K. Lahz. k-22
Thirty Below Zero
DULUTH, March 12.—Ely was the
coldest spot in Northern Minnesota
today, the mercury sinking to 30 de
grees below zero. Eveletli was second
| with 28 below, while at the l^tate ex
| periment farm near Duluth it was
! 27 below.
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Look Out, Eliphtherios
l LONDON, March 12.—A warrant
j has been issued at Athens for the
arrest of Eliphtherios Venizelos, for
mer Premier, on charges of high
treason and of libeling the Greek
General Staff in articles published in
a newspaper several, -months ago,
says a Reuter dispatch front the
Greek capital.
The product of the Valdez brewery
is rapidly gaining an enviable repu
tation not only in Valdez but in the
surrounding territory, and large ship
ments are made on every boat leaving
both for the west and south. Yester
day's steamer took a big shipment to
Seward, where it is rapidly ousting
the imported beers.
We have a fresh line of Augustine
'(yer box candies at the Candy Kitch
en.
Good
Goods
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Phone 12
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Moderate
Prices
A Satisfied Customer
is the best advertisement any concern can have
When you leave our Grocery Dept, you carry
satisfaction with you. You are satisfied with
our service, satisfied with our prices and when
you have put the groceries you have purchased
to the test you will be satisfied more than
ever. Good Goods at Moderate Prices is our
Motto.
In Fresh and Staple Fruits & Vegetables, we offer
LETTUCE
RHUBARB
CRANBERRIES
CAULIFLOWER
CKIJiRV
FLORIDA TOMATOES
RUTABAGAS
PARSNIPS
CARROTS
BEETS
FLORIDA GRAPE FRI'IT
ORANGES
LEMONS
Jone’s Dairy Farm Sausage, on hand.
For Poaching, Boiling, Frying and for any use in which a strictly fresh egg is
required, use “HOLLYHURST” the “money back” egg.
Our Bakery Department offers the largest and best lire of Fancy and
Staple Pastry in town. Try our Graham Bread.
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
GOOD GOODS
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
A finely equipped institution
for the care and treatment of
cases of every character. Skill
ed nurses in attendance.
Private Rooms.
Terms Reasonable.
Jos. A. ‘ilverman Ph. G. W. D.
Proprietor.
Boyle Block Valdez
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FIFTY THOUSAND INDIANS
HEADY FOH WAR
DENVER, Colo.. March 12.—Ap
proximately 50,000 Indians in various
parts of the country would be willing
to serve in the military forces of the
United States in the event of war. ac
cording to a statement by Henry A.
i Larson, special agent of the Indian
service, made public here today.
Mr. Larson says the Indian popula
tion of the country is about 300,000
of whom he estimates a fifth are
males suitable for military duty. All
he believes would be willing to take
up arms for the country.
ENDORSE SIMPLIFIED
SPELLING OF WORDS
ST. PAUL. Minn., March 12.—The
[Minnesota Editorial Association in
session here, endorsed the simplified
spelling usages specified by the Na
tional Educational Association.
The following forms are included
in the list adopted: Tho, thru, thoro
program, catalog, and pedagog.
The rule is intended to cover also
derivations and compounds of these
words, such as altho, thoroly, tlioro
jbred, prolog, etc.
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Prospector ads bring results.
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CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
RAISES
THE DOUGH
Hence its Popularity
25c lb. Can.
SOLD BY GROCERS
CRESCENT MEG. CO..
Seattle, Wa*h.
LOUIE’S CAFE
Open Day and Night McKinley Street, Relow ('able Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
L W. HUNT—Id Owl Dra* Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT- COLD
ATLAS JUNK CO.
Wholeaale and Retail Dealer* in
all kinds of junk
Buyers of Metal, Kubber, Ma
nila Rope, Sacks, Machinery,
Pipe, Hides, Furs and Bottles.
1043 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
The Best Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Warn, Lifht Roon»--The Hone of Contort
RATES REASONABLE
BATH ROOM Special Rate* By the Mouth
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, Prop
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakes, Coekies k Bans, 15c per dozen.
French, Rye and White Bread 12 1-2
cents per loaf. Orders taken for special
occasions.
BERGSTROM * ROGSTAD, Props.
PHONE 17 - Three doers below Owl Dreg
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, PnoP
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave. Seward. Alaska
Hoi-Point Irons and Electric Appli
ances have now arrived at the Empo
rium. 6t
Men’s, Ladies’ and Children's Hose
can e cn the last boat for the Empo
rium 3t
Location notices, both quartz and
| placer, for sale at the Prospector of
| Fresh candy at the Emporium, tf
PROFESSIONAL CARDS. ^
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Olfice» over Valdez Drug Co.
Phone *15 McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
A. A. Surgeon. U S. Public Health Serv
(Marine Hospital)
JOS. A. SILVERMAN, PH. 6. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Over Owl Drug Co.
- OFFICE HOURS:
1 to 4 P. M. 7 to S P. M
Sunday by Appointment.
Res. Phone 176 Office Phone 1#>
DR. H. COCKERILLE
tiratutc National University
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
fourteen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEY'S-AT-L AW
OBlee Opposite t'onrt House
Phone M VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LIONS tf !C KITCHTK
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS- AT -LA W
OHires In « ••■lisa Rulltllna
Phone 1WI VALDEZ. A I. ASK .4
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
Jl N'EAl', ALASKA
Glasses Fitted I tenses Ground
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 1«8
Free nnd Accepted Mason*
| Regular Communication* first Wed
l nesday in each month In McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome,
j F. M. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. H. GARNER. President.
Granite Mina
GUST KRING. Sec rat air.
Valdes Alaska.