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FRIDAY. .ILLY 6, 1917
BATTLE WEDGE ENTERED
The appearance of Gen. Pershing
in Paris is aptly described as the pre
senting of the thin point of the Ameri
can battle wedge.
And so it is.
Behind that point is force, when
organized, more powerful than the
Prussian military machine. And it is
being organized as rapidly as such an
enterprise is possible to a republic
iong committed to ways of peace.
Shortly that wedge will be inserted
against the Prussian bulwarks, and
unless those defenses give way to the
constant hammering of the British
and French there is not the slightest
doubt that the wedge will be driven
home, and with satisfactory results.
There is not the slightest doubt but
that the United States is becoming
aroused as swiftly as the people are
brought to realize the peril in which
this nation has been plunged. For
without victory now that we are en
gaged in war; without taking a part
that thoroughly demonstrates the
physical strength of this nation, the
United States will have been injured
even more than to have acquisced in
the lawlessness of Germany on the
high seas. If we do not win, then this
government will be compelled, in all
probability, to pay such indemnities
as will be immensely more costly than
the thorough preparation for the
world war.
This Americans very generally un
derstand in most sections of the coun
try, and they are coming to under
stand it everywhere. This is shown
In the degree of enthusiasm that is
sweeping westward. Already the east
ern and middle states are convinced
of the nation’s peril and are in the
fullest accord with the government
in its stupendous preparations. The
fact that the West is not yet aroused
is accounted for by the extreme dis
tance which we are from the centers
of activity. Even so, the West has
shown a commendable zeal in contri
buting to the bond issue and in its
preliminary organization to raise its
part of the $100,000,000 Red Cross
emergency fund.
UPHEAVAL IN GREECE
After nearly three years of wob
bling on the fence Greece, at the be
hest of the entente allies, has virtual
ly deposed its pro-German ruler and
taken a stand more friendly toward
the Allies. Constantine and his queen,
who is the kaiser’s sister, have left
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MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
tbe country, while their second son
takes up the sceptor or authority.
No country has been so colorless
in its attitude toward the great war
as the Hellenic kingdom. It has been
neither neutral nor belligerent. The
unhorsed king always has pretended
to be dictated by considerations of
neutrality in his actions and there
has been much sympathy for him in
this country on account of the thank
less position in which he has been
placed. Yet it is known that if he was
not pro-German he was anything but i
pro-ally, and during the late months]
the entente claims that showed his]
hostility toward their cause is such
a way as to endanger their move-j
ments.
The fact that the populace in gen
eral caused practically no demonstra
tion when Constantrne retired, indi
cates that the ousted ruler was not
in harmony with his subjects—also
that his people as a whole are favor
able to the entente.
What effect the change will have
on Greek policy remains to be seen,
but there has been nothing to indi
cate that the allies expected Greece
actually to participate in the war, and
probably nothing will be demanded
of the government except that it
maintain is attitude of benevolent
neutrality, so that when the allied
army at Saloniki advances from its
base it will not be threatened from the
rear. If. M. Venizelos keeps his pro
mises it is certain that if Greece does
not actively join the allies it will at
least keep the kaiser on the anxious
seat.
It is possible, too, that the change
in the situation at Athens will wit
ness a recurrence of military activity
in the balkans and that Sarrail’s army
will attempt to justify its existence. I
THE SINEWS OF WAR
The answer to the German twaddle
that the American people are not
firmly and unaltertbly in this war for
victory, and that it really is “Wilson’s
war,” has been given an effectual an
swer in the overwhelming success of
the two-billion dollar liberty loan. If
the German people bave been under
any misapprehension on the subject
it is time for them to become disillu
sioned.
Not only has the loan been oversub
scribed—possibly by 50 per cent—but
it has proved to be a distictively popu
lar loan, ft is estimated that fully 2,
500,000 persons purchased bonds. As
suming that the loan footed up ex
actly $2,000,000,000 the subscription
represents a per capita investment of
$20 for the entire population of 100,y
000,000 and a per capita investment
of $800 for the two and a quarter
million persons who actually subscrib
ed. As a matter of fact, the average
was considerably higher in view of
the over-subscription.
The surpassing popularity of the
loan is illustrated by the fact that
that total number of subscriptions is
six times as large as the aggregate
number of holders of all other bonds
in the United States at the present
time.
The kaiser will find no gleam of
comfort in the thought that the suc
cess of the flotation was occasioned by
the rate of interest. The liberty bonds
bear a rate of 3 % per cent, which is
low in comparison with prevailing
money rates. There are various ad
vantages identified with this loan
which gives it a speacial appeal to in
vestors, but nothing can mar the glor
ious circumstances that the popularity
of the loan was due not so much to
its attractiveness from the viewpoint
of security—although that was an im
portant factor—but that it was floated
under the standard of the American
flag to finance America’s war against
tyrannous insult and aggression.
America’s success is floating the
greatest loan even undertaken will
occupy a bright page in the annals of
the war and in the history of our
country.
IT. S. CONTINGENT LEAVES
FOR PERMANENT CAMP
PARIS, July 6—The American con
tingent left today for a permanent
camp on the battle front.
Farragut Salle For North
SEATTLE, July 6.—The steamship
Admiral Farragut sailed for Valdez
at ten o’clock this morning with Mrs.
George C. Treat the only passenger
for this place.
FOR SALE!—China closet also suit
able for linen. Price $10.00. E. E.
Merrifield. 3t
FROM OUREXCHANGES
Plans are being drawn for the en
larging of the Booth Fisheries cold
storage plant at Sitka to accomodate
1,500,000 pounds of fish. The present
capacity of the plant is about 800,000
pounds of fish.
Joseph Kildall, president of the
Panama-Pacific Commercial Company
which is operating a saltery near Sit
ka, announces that the company will
put up 10,000 barrels of herring, sal
mon and other fish this season.
Delegate Sulzer has been request
ed to ascertain, if possible, the where
abouts of one John Spleles, who form
erly resided at Nome, hut who has
not been heard from by his relatives
for some time. Any person having in
formation as to where Spieles may be
located, will confer a favor by notify
ing Delegate Sulzer at Washington.
Supplementing the sum of nearly
$6,000 raised in Juneau for the Red
Cross, seven large boxes of surgical
bandages and pads were recently
shipped by the Juneau Red Cross to
the National Association and five
were shipped from Thane.
The steamer Jefferson arrived at
Ketchikan recently from Seattle with
a cracked crank shaft. Her passen
•gers were transferred to the Alameda
and the Jefferson started south in tow
of the Mariposa.
Residents of Nome have subscribed
$5,000 to the American Red Cross
war relief fund.
Bishop R. J. •rimont, titular bish
op of Ammedara, and virtually Bish
op of Alaska, left for the south a few
days ago to be consecrated Bishop.
A recent census of the automobiles
in Juneau shows that there are 155
motor driven vehicles operating in
that city.
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Dr. L. S. Sugden, formerly of the |
Yukon country, well-known lecturer j
on Alaska, has arrived in Juneau from |
the States and established headquar
ters there for the purpose of taking
movie pictures of the scenic wonders,
canneries and fisheries and other in-1
dustries of Southeastern Alaska. Hej
is employing a new process that re
produces the pictures in their natur
al colors.
AGED VETERAN IS
KILLED BY CAR
SEATTLE, July 6. — Christian
Sehutes, a yeteran of the war between
Prussia and Austria, and an old resi
dent of this city, was run down by
a street car here today and killed. He
was 87 years of age.
RUSSIA ADMITS ADVANCE
HAS BEEN CHECKED |
PETROGRAD, July 6.—The War j
Office has announced that under the:
combined attack of German reserves;
her advance has been checked at one I
point east of Brzezany.
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WANTED
TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. NAVY
FOR PARTICULARS SEE
Str SATURN
CORDOVA ALASKA.
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For quality and flavor nothing excel Is th»>
S anti W line of fruits, vegetables, preserves
and jellies.
Packed under the strictest sanitary condi
tions, S and W fruits are choice selected ripe
fruit retaining all the natural flavors.
S and \V vegetables are crisp, perfect gar
den products—nothing but the best going in
to the can.
S and W preserves and jellies are from
perfect fruits, no culls, or secoids are used.
A complete line of S and W products to
be had at this store at all timefc.
Good Goods S. BLUM & CO., Good Goods
Ice—Ice—Ice
Delivered to all parts of the town,
lc. per pound. Love-Wbltley Co. tf
High frequency hot oil scalp treat
ment for falling hair and excessive
j dandruff, at the Vanitie Shop. tf
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Genuine Sweet Apple Cider at
Hunt’s Candy Kitchen. tf
Patronize your home people. We
have just received a nice line of wall
papers and fancy borders on the Mari
posa. C. C. Rudolph. tf
Switches, transformations. Janes
Chignons, Dolly Varden Curls, and
Cluster Curls made up from your own
combings at the Vanitie Shop. tf
A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
jthe Needlectaft Shop. tf
Try a small can of Decoret to
brighten up your furniture, in all col
!ors, at Rudolph’s Paint and Wall
paper Store. tf j
i Call and Inspect our new line of
| wall paper. Just receive*. C. C. Ru
dolph. tf
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Remember your friends by sending
them a Panoramic View, a new lot
Just received. Valdez Drug Qa. tf
Another assortment of Women's
suits, just received at E. Winter’s, tf
Fresh line oi Box Candles just re
ceived at Hunt’s Candy Kitchen, tf
WANTED—Brass bed and dining
room chairs; must be in good condi
tion. Apply Prospector.. tf
A select line of girl’s middies and
skirts and children’s white summer
hats at Mrs. P. Caprls’. tf
Ice Cream every day at the Key
stone. tf
Just received, a new line of Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Notice to Stockholders
Valdez, Alaska, June 25, 1917.
The regular meeting of the stock
holders of The First Bank of Valdez,
for the Election of a Board of Dir
ectors for the ensuing year and for
other business, will be held at the
banking rooms of said bank, Tuesday,
July 10th, 1917, at the hour of 4:00
p. m. kJul-10
J. W. GILSON,
Assistant Secretary.
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NOTICE—Will the party who pick
ed up the bills at the scene of the
rock-drilling contest yesterday please
return them to George W. Cook, or
the Pinzon. Reward 2t
Jess Crawford and four carpenters
left this morning for Hogan, where
Chas. Crawford has a contract to
erect several buildings for the gov
ernment. The party left in two cars,
Jess Crawford driving one and Wm.
Lufkin the other. Mr. Crawford will
return some time next week.
Complete line of Bulk Chocolates.
Candy Kitchen. tf
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free aad Arerrtrd Haaaat
Regular Communications first Wed
uepday In each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. M.
ED WOOD. Secretary.
WE PAY
Cast Iron $25 per ton.
Wrought Iron $18 per ton._
Copper $26 per ton.
Brass $18 per ton.
liead 8 He per pound.
Rubber 'He per pound.
Qt. Beer Bottles 2"H c per doz.
Pint Beer Bottles 17H per doz.
Rags $2.50 per 100 pounds.
Paper $1.00 per 100 pounds.
Manila Rope 4Hc per pound.
P. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1043 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE. WASH.
Launch Patsy
for Charter Anwjhere on
VALDEZ BAT
At any Time Day or Night
J. D. Jefferson
VALDEZ, ALASKA
LAUNCH
PATHFINDER
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
Sailing weekly ont of Valdes
will deliver passengers, mail, ex
press and fast freight at any
point on Prince William Sound.
RATES REASONABLE
Periodical service by agree
ment to outlying camps a spe
cialty.
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
VALDEZ, ALASKA
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
Geneial Trucking and Freighting j
to all Interior Points.
LIVERY and F?ED STABLE.
STORAGE,
Teaming of All Kinds
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
PROFESSIONAL CARDS. (
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Offices in Fish Building, adjoining
Tillikum Club.
Pbooe *15 SoKlalej Street
Contract Surgeon. C. S. Army
A. > burgeon. V S. Public Health Serv.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE ?
(Iradaate Natloaal I'alverelta.
Waahlagtoa. D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1898
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whnl^ig Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
attorneys-at-law
OSee Opooatte Coprt Hanae
Phoae St VALDEZ. 4 LA SKA
JOHN LTONB a B KIT CHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNBTS.A1.LAW
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OSIcr* la Wk>l|*( Building
Phone 1S1 TALDBL ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Pitted Leases Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. IV C.. M. 0. Ir*».
Jos. A. Silverman Pk G.M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office hean-rl to 4 p. m -7 to 8 p. s.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez t
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Candy Kitchen
L W. HUNT—b Owl Dm* Star*.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
hot--COLD