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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1910
ECHO OF ALASKA
COAL LAKH CASES
Urand Jury Is Investigating Charges
that Juror was Bribed in the
Frost (Vial Cases.
CHICAGO, Feb. 24.—The federal
grand jury here is investigating the
statement of Archibald Fitzgerald
that he gave a juror in the Frost
Alaska coal cases five thousand dol
lars to clear the defendants of the
charges which had been preferred
against them by the government, and
which resulted in their acquittal in
1913.
Frost and his associates were
charged with having illegally located
vast tracts of coal lands in the Mat
anuska coal fields of Alaska, which
were afterwards transferred to the
Canadian interests controlling the
Alaska Northern railroad.
Following the acquittal of the de
fendants Fitzgerald is alleged to have
made the statement that he secured
a favorable verdict by giving one of
the jurors in the case five thousand
dollars. Both the juror who is al
leged to have accepted the bribe and
Fitzgerald, have been under bonds
to appear before the grand jury in
order that the charges might be in
vestigated.
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AMERICAN PHYSICIAN SAYS
RUSSIANS HATE GERMANS
NEW YORK: Fred W. Eastman,
one of the American surgeons who
went to Europe on the steamer Red
Cross, returned on the Anchor liner
California,' after making a final tour
of inspection through Russia and
Germany.
“The Russians are beginning to
wake up now,” Dr. Eastman said,
and show a warlike hostility for the
greatest enemy. It is difficult to ex
plain how the Germans have stopped
the Russians from hating them for so
long, but they have. Before the war
the commercial interests of Germany
were very strong in Petrograd and
Moscow, and this fact helped to re
strain the had feeling against the
Germans.
"The stories of the ill-treatment ot
Russian prisoners in German prisons
have aroused a feeling of hatred
among the people in Russia. 1 was
at Kiev, where there were a great
number of Austrian and German pris
oners, and’they were all treated well.
“There are about one million Rus
sian soldiers in training around Kiev
and they have all the ammunition
and equipment that they need.”
CAPTIVE IN SUBMARINE
HAS AN EXCITING TRIP
LONDON: A graphic story of his
experiences is given in a letter to his
sister by Captain Arthur Stanley Wil
son, a member of Parliament, who
with Col. ft. D. Napier, formerly Bri
tish Military Attache at Sofia, was
taken off a Greek steamer in the Med
iterranean in December by an Aus
trian submarine.
Capt. Wilson says bn spent forty
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eight hours on board the submarine,
during which time the vessel fought
an action with an Entente allied pa
trol boat. The feelings of the pris
ouers on board the underwater boat
are described as having been mixed
between a desire for the success of
the patrol boat and anxiety over their
own safety.
The submarine the letter says, also
sighted an Entente allied cruiser and
submerged and that afterward the
commander of the underwater boat
informed the prisoners that the cruis
er had been torpedoed by another
submarine. When approaching its
destination the submarine came to
the surface and proceeded to port,
escorted by three torpedo boat de
stroyers. which later were attacked
by an Entente Allied submarine, but j
escaped.
Captain Wilson in his letter pays
tribute to the submarine officers for
the treatment they accorded the pris
oners. The officers, he declared, j
were ready to fight anything.
The letter says also that Captain
Wilson was able to destroy the dis
patches he was carrying before he ]
was captured.
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AT THE LIBERTY
THEATRE TONIGHT'
Richard Harding Davis’ pet story, j
“The Lost House,” has been placed
upon the screen and it will be shown
as the second of the Mutual Master
pictures put out by the Mutual Film
Corporation in its fight for the better j
motion pictures’ movement. For a
number of years announcement of a
book or play by Mr. Davis, who in
Belgian recently addad new honors
to his record as a war correspondent,
has been an event in the world of
books or the theatre.
This is true also of the motion pic- j
ture world. Interest in the announce-!
ment of the release of the "The Lost
House” proves this. The production j
of this play was directed by W. C. j
Cabanne. Lillian Gish as Dosla Dale
heads the cast, and she is supported
by Wallace Reid. Elmer Cliften, F.
A. Turner and A. D. Sears, all Ma
jestic players. j
In visualizing the story of "The |
Lost House this past master of thej
art of world painting has shown him
self a motion picture adept. None
of this distinguished author’s ability
to build up a cumulative, interest
compelling narative is lost sight of
in handling this drama. The char
acter conceptions have that nice
touch of distinction that has wpn Mr.
Davis general commendation, and the
thrilling action ahd picturesque
scenes in all of the four parts are
enough in themeslves to establish
the play’s popularity.
Dosia Dale’s uncle speculates with
her money, left in his trust and loses
it. When her twenty-first birthday
approaches he tries to save himself
by marrying her. She refuses. He
locks her up in Dr. Protheo’s private
insap^ asylum. They take her clothes
and try poisoning her by degrees.
She manages to drop a note out of
the window. When it is delivered it
is discounted as from some one in
sane, Ford, a newspaper man, be
lieves in it, however, nnd locates
Dosia by playing “My Old Kentucky
Home’’ in the street as a hurdy
gurdy till a glove is dropped from a
window.
Telling his pal to bring the police
if he is not out by noon the day fol
lowing, Ford, posing as a navy man
with shattered nerves, is taken into
the asylum. In the night he goes to
Dosia's room but is discovered. Bar
ricading himself, he holds off Prothe
rde and Dosia’s uncle. They in turn
hammer at him and bar out police
and militia until the place catches
fire. In a wonderful scene Ford and
Dosia leap from the fourth story
through the flames and are caught
in the fire net, while ' doctor and
uncle perish. To bring this thrilling
narrative to an attractive conclusion
Mr. Davis leaves the two young peo
ple, not unnaturally, clasped in
lovers’ embrace.
A fine display of nugget jewelry at
Valdez Drug Co. tt
Don’t Miss It.
Be sure and see that Broadway
Masterpiece tonight at the Liberty
Theatre “The Lost House” adapted
from the book of the same title by
Richard Harding Davis. *
NO COURT CRIER FOR
' JUDGE C. E. BUNNELL
When Judge Bnbnell of Fairbanks
opened ‘ court on February 8 he an
nounced that there would be no court
crier as he had decided to do away
with that functionary. The judgd
said that'the court crier irf an anti
quated custom not in general use in
courts and he had decided that his
court would Be up-to-date. If, how
ever, it is found that a court crier
is necessary it 1b probable that the
work will fill to the lot of some of
the dfftuty marshals.
Ferro Engines run successfully on
gasoline, kerosene or distillate and
their price is consistent with good
workmanship. Valdes Iron works, th
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
OK $1.00 PER SHARE
The Kennecott Copper Corporation
yesterday declared its initial quar
terly dividend of $1 a share. The
dividend represents a payment from
earnings of the Kennecott properties
alone, without reference to income
from the Utah Copper Company,
whose stock is extensively held in the
Kennecott treasury. The dividend
was made payable March 31 to stock
holders of record March 10.
President Stephen Birch submit
ted a statement which showed a sur
plus on hand amounting to $9,705,
387, figuring unsold copper at 18
cents a pound. The first dividend will
require about $2,800,000 as the bulk
of ihe company’s 3,000.000 shares
are outstanding.
Weather Report.
Valdez, Feb. 23, 1916.
Barometric pressure .30.191
Temperature 7 p. m. .31
Maximum temperature 34
Minimum temperature .26
Mean temperature 30
Precipitation . .10
Cloudy, wind northeast 4 miles;
snowed at night.
Interior Weather.
Valdez, Feb. 24, 1916.
Fairbanks, 34 above; cloudy, calm.
Salcha, no report.
Richardson, 35; cloudy, windy.
McCarthy, 35: partly cloudy, light
wind.
Donnelly, 34; cloudy, light wind,
trail' drifted.
McCallum, 15; cloudy, calm.
Paxson, 26; cloudy, calm, trail
heavy.
Hogan. 24; clear, calm, trail drift
ed.
Gulkana, 27; part cloudy, trail
heavy.
Copper Center, 28; cloudy, windy,
trail good.
Tonsina, 10; clear, calm. trail
heavy.
Teikhell, 10; clear, calm, trail
drifted.
Beaver Dam, 14; clear, calm, trail
closed.
Summit, nine feet of snow; cloudy,
calm, trail drifted.
Wortman’s. 27; cloudy, calm, trail
closed.
Christian Science Society.
Sunday Service, 3 p. m.
Testimonial meetings, Wednesday,
8 p. m.
Sunday School, 2 p. m.
Pioneer Hall.
LOO/ll/ HREVTTO38.
Fanoy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
The Empress theatre did not show
last evening on account of the weak
electricity. Big extra tonight. See
advertised program. *
Anything in the Jewelry line at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
A. G. Stahl, superintendent of the
Alaska Mines Corporation, who has
been spending a few days in town
with his family, returned to Pidalgo
bay on the launch Shamrock this
morning.
Kodak Supplies at cne Valdez
Drug Company. tf
Mrs. McDonald of Ellamar, return
ed home this morning on the launch
Shamrock. ..
Just Received—the latest Popular
Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. tf
Par good nome-cooned meals try
Mrs M.. Olson, on Hobart Street. •
Don’t Miss It.
Be sure an4 see that Broadway
Masterpiece tonight at the Liberty
Theatre “The Lost House” adapted
from the book of the same title by
Richard Harding Davis. *
WANTED: Experienced woman de
sires work as cook or maid. Refer
ences given. Address Prospector.
Pure Fresh DrugB at the Valdez
Drug Store. , *
Valdez Dvug uompany nave a fine
line of School Stationery. tr.
Don’t forget the Food Sale to be
given by the Woman’s Guild at Love
Whitley’s store next Saturday after
noon between;2 and 6 o’clock.
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Pasteurized Whipping Cream and
pure Buttermilk at Love-Whitley’s.
Panoramic, views of Child’s and
Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at. the Valdez Drug
store. tf
Spring Samples in heavy weights,
for Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron,
Tailor. tf
For Sale.
Launch 3-M, 57x12x3.6. Make us
an offer. T. J. Morris, by D. B. Mor
ris, Agent. Call Prospector office, tf
Hotpolnt Electric Heaters, Cookers,
Bakers, Percolators and Vacuum
Cleaners arrived on the last boat for
the Emporium. tf
ADMIRAL WATSON WILL
RESUME HER RUN FRIDAY
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SEATTLE, Feb. 24.—The officials
of the Admiral line have,announced
that the steamer Admiral Watson,
which was rammed and sunk last
September will sail for Valdez and
other Southwestern Alaskan ports
next Friday evening. The vessel has
been thoroughly overhauled and re
fitted and Is now regarded as one of
the finest vessels in the Alaskan
trade. When the steamer takes her
departure she will carry a heavy pas
senger list and a capacity cargo of
freight for canneries at Southwest
ern Alaskan ports.
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LAFOLLKTTE WILL MEEK
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION ]
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 25.—Sena
tof Robert M. Lafollette of Wiscon
sin has announced his intention of
seeking the Republican nomination I
for (he presidency at the Republican
National convention to be held in
Chicago on June 7. The announce
ment was made following a confer
enc? of the Progressive Republicans
of this state here yesterday.
THEODORE Bl'RTON WANTS
R EPUBLICA N NOMINATION
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 24.—Theo
dore Burton has filed the formal an
nouncement that he will seek the
nomination for the'Presidency at the
Republican National convention to be
held at Chicago on June 7th.
WELSH AND WOLGAST
MEET ON MARCH «. !
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MILWAUKEE. Feb. 24.—Forfeit
ures have been posted by Freddy
Welsh and Ad Wolgast that they will
appear in the ring before a Milwau
kee club on March tith. The match
is for ten rounds and is expected to
prove one of the greatest drawing
cards which has been staged in this ]
city in years.
BORN: To Mr. and Mrs. J. L. i
Reed, a daughter, weight 9% pounds,
on Wednesday, February 23, 1916-.
Dr. E. C. Dalton was in attendance.
Republican dub Meeting.
The aVldez Republican club will
meet Friday evening, February 25,
at 8 p. m., in the office of C. B. Smith
on Alaska avenue. 2t
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We Are Here to Serve
You
FIRST l)OOR ABOVE THE
BIT FEET
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Dougherty & Ferguson
General
Merchandise
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The best groceries received
on every boat,
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Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, prop.
S'lRICTLV riRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
Valdez Minecs Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miner*
ROBERT SHAFFER, President,
Granite Mine.
CHAS. McCALLUM, Secretary.
Volde*. Aia.lta.
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Free and Accepted Maaena.
Regular Communications nrst Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. GRIGSBY. W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
m Shamrock
OAPT. TIM MARCUM
Sails for Port Wells, Portage
Bay, Granite Mine, Saturday
at 9:00 a. m., from the Val
dez Dock Company’s Book.
For Ellamar, Landlock Bay,
and Fidalgo, every Wednes
day, 9:09 a. m„ from Val
des Book Company's Bosk.
For Rates, Apply oa Beat.
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UTbA60A6eJ>
The^
Indestructo
Wardrobe
Trunk
w
Takes the Place of
Two Pieces of Fur
niture—A Clothes
Closet and Chiffo
nier.
Besides You Are
Always Ready For
That Trip. . . .
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Line.
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phonkis 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.
E. C. DALTON, M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Phone 42
Alaska Aveaue Valdes, Alaska
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ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
i»«e» in Whaling; Building;
Phone 101 VALUEZ. ALASKA
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Valdez Transfer
Cempangr
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
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
Arcade Cafe
OPEN ALL NIGHT
Private Dining Room witk Electric
Heater.
BREAD FOR SALE
Jack C«llh» _ftmcirtt
Copper River
Draying Co
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Freighting and Passengers \
to all parts of the Interior.
GENERAL TRUCKING
McKinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD. Proprietor
The Beat Place in Valdez to
Stop at ia the
Arctic Hotel
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BATHROOM Special Rate* By Hi. Marth
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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.
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