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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1015
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K PROSPECTOR WILL
i- CELEBRATE XMAS.
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I* Tomorrow being Christmas
I* and the Prospector Force de
► siring to celebrate the day flt
► tingly, no paper will be in
i' sued. We wish all our sub
i scrlbers and patrons a Mer
» ry Xmas, and many of them.
THE “PRINCE OF PEACE."
Tomorrow is Christmas, the anni
versary of the natal day of Him who
died that wo might live.
All over the civilized world this is
a day of feasting and prayer, set
apart by Christian nations, who be
lieve in the nativity of the Lord Je
sus Christ, “The Prince of Peace,”
who has raised the world from bar
barism and idolatry.
In Europe the day will be no more
than any other day; perhaps even
battles may be fought and blood shed
»n this day which 3hould be conse
crated above all others to the Son
•f Peace. Wounds will be given, men
will strive breast to breast, with ha
tred in their hearts for their fellow
man and in opposition to the teach
ings of Him who, while hanging on
the Cross at Calvary, said “Love your
enemies.”
How horrible to contemplate: how
sad to consider' that Man who was
treated after the Divine image should
seek to inflict bodily harm, each on
the other on this day of all days.
In the United States the angel of
Peace still floats on snowy pinions
over the peoples of this great land.
We have had a year of bountiful
harvests, and pestilence and famine
has been unknown to the multitudes.
Our citizens can enter into the spirit
of Christmas with happy hearts, free
from the perils of war, and unmen
aced by a merciless enemy.
The bible tells us that on this
great day, 19IB years ago, that shep
herds abiding in the fields, kept watch
over their flocks.
And the angel of the Lord came
upon them, and the skies were
flooded with great lights, while the
hosannahs of a mighty celestial cho
rus were in the air.
And the Lord’s messenger said:
“Pear not, for behold I bring you
jood tidings of great joy, which shall
e to all people.”
A. d after the heavenly visitor had
leparted btraightway the shepherds
ei out to .,nd the wonderful Babe,
he • Pn. te of Peace,”1 lying In the
^a.-ger with the Virgin Mary.
A. d ail who came In contact with
he Infant Jesus and afterward the
Man, were exalted by His presence.
This was the first Christmas Day.
Vi d today, while the great Star of
Bethlehem still shines for the believ
er, nations celebrate the advent of
the “Prince of Peace”—the greatest
blessing ever tendered to erring man
kind.
The teachings of Jesus were never
militant; he was the greatest advo
cate of peace the world has ever seen;
and every action of His,life up to the
time of his death at the Place of
Skulls or Golgotha, bears out his sin
cerity in his teachings.
What wonderful personality a man
must possess to have his name re
vered nineteen centuries after his
death; what a splendid tribute to His
teachings that His word has spread
and spread to the uttermost corners
of the earth; destroying sin, conquer
ing immorality, and steadily grow
ing stronger and stronger. What a
magnificent triumph for Christianity
tomorrow will prove; when the voices
of His followers will swell the mighty
diapason of sound, pleading sonor
jously for the Peace which passeth un
derstanding.
Christmas in Valdez will be cele
brated by every one. The churches
will hold special services, where good
music and eloquent sermons may be
enjoyed by those who hold Christmas
to be something more than a day
of pleasure.
There is no poverty and suffering
in Valdez, as the words are under
stood in the larger cities of the East.
We have no bread line and our poor
are worthy poor, with plenty and to
spare for their immediate needs. Our
citizens would not allow anyone to
suffer for the good things of life, and
with true Alaska hospitality every
one may set down to a full board,
knowing that his neighbor is well
provided for.
To young and old, this is the hap
piest, brightest day of all the year;
and believer and unbeliever will
render homage to the "Prince of
Peace,” whose nativity in that lowly
manger in far-away Bethlehem, gave
all a chance to celebrate the day.
WHY NOT VALDEZ BAY?
The decision of the Government to
take over Dutch Harbor, one of the
Pox group of islands, to the west
ward, as a supply base for the Coast
and Geodetic Survey, comes as a
disappointment to us, as we were cer
tain this could be landed for Valdez.
We have a better harbor, more land
locked and secure from invasion; bet
ter facilities for defense; a better
coast line for buildings, and an abso
lutely landlocked bay, unruffled by
winter storms, for the shelter of the
vessels.
Valdez was an infinitely better po
sition all round round as a supply
base for this section of the country,
and by one of those strange freaks
of destiny we missed getting it. How
ever, we have information that the
Empress Xmas Feature
The Empress Circuit Presents
BARBARA TENNANT
Bret Harters Story in Five Acts.
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Tonight and Xmas Night-Also Matinee 2 pan. Xmas Day
A Special Change on Sunday Evening, Something Extra
ADMISSION 25 CENTS AI*L CHILDREN 25 CENTS
iecision is not definite, and it may
be that we will yet draw the prize,
[f we fail, we still have several gov
ernmental plums due to fall our way,
so we should worry.
ONE VIEW OF ELIHU ROOT.
The New York Times, one of the
leading Democratic papers of the
country, does not share the estimate
of Elihu Root that has been indus
triously fostered by political enemies.
In an editorial the Times says:
"It has become the deep conviction
of those who have attentively and
with candor and intelligence studied
the career of Mr. Root during these
sixteen years that no man in public
life has served the people with a more
disinterested devotion to their wel
fare and none with so great ability.
It became the commonplace of our
politics that Mr. Root was the ablest
man in public life. In breadth of
view, in understanding of political
principles and of the consequences of
public policies, in constructive ability
as a legislator, and in the wisdom of
his counsel as an adviser he stands
among the first in the history of the
Republic.
“It is only in minds warped by the
miserable spirit of demagogy that Mr.
Root has been misunderstood and
misinterpreted. He has looked upon
his public duty not with the eye of
the politician who cajoles a fickle
electorate with promises of an imme
diate millennium; the fallacies, the
nostrums, and the shallow devices on
which the lower and the lowest or
der of politicians base their popular
appeals have never passed the chal
lenges of his analytical mind. With
a broader and surer vision he has
been the advocate of policies and of
measures of lasting wisdom and
soundness, measures that directly and
permanently pormote the welfare, the
happiness and the prosperity of the
people.”
Valdez tenders Lieut. Kunzig of
the Road Commission, a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year and
assures him of her esteem and good
will in his future home. Lieut. Kun
sig is among our most popular young
officers, and the city will miss him
and his estimable family.
To the boys of the Post, the men
of the Signal Corps, the Road Com
mission, and the Court and City offi
cials we extend Christmas greetings,
and trust that their lines may fall in
pleasaD* places the coming year.
To the pastors of our churches and
our efficient corps of teachers, who
have labored so faithfully for the up
building of all that is noblest and
best, the Prospector extends Christ
mas greetings. May your labors be
crowned with success.
We wish all those who love us for
what we are and all those who don’t
love us for what we are not7 a Hap
py Christmas and Prosperous New
Year.
All indications point toward a
splendid Christmas trade in our
stores, as money seems plentiful and
our people buying liberally.
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We extend the greetings of the
season to all our readers and to the
citizens of Valdez. May you all live
long and prosper.
Palmer Cook, foreman of the
Granby copper mine across the bay, is
in Valdez to , spend Christmas.
We wish our competitors a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
SOME GOOD THINGS
AT THE EMPRESS
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Night, "M’Liss,” Bret Harte’s fa
mous story, in five acts.
New Year’s Feature—
"The Moonstone,” a 6 part feature
story of thrilling Interest.
Sure to Get Results.
The average storekeeper does not
understand how to get his store news
before the people. He does not know
how to write the “go-out-and-get-lt”
advertisements. He can’t connect
the people with what he desires to
secure. All men are not like this,
however. Occasionally a wiseacre^
shows up as witness the gentlemen
who is spoken of in the following
article from the Corvallis, Oregon
Gazette-Times:
“Here is a man who knows how
to write an advertisement. So many
people who fall down on advertising
do so because they can’t write a mus
tard plaster drawing ad. They claim
the following from a Wisconsin pa
per is entitled to a 100 per cent mark
in efficiency:
“ ‘Wanted—A young wife, age 2Q
to 30, for a wealthy elderly gentle
man. One who can learn how to run
an automobile. No house work.’ ”
Far good Home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
t . Turkeys for Christmas.
We have received a large ship
ment of fresh killed turkeys. Best
shipment ever brought to Alaska. Call
and Inspect them. Love-Whitley, tf
I AXIAL, UltEVITlKS.
Ed Spearsted was the holder of
ticket No. 6780, which won the first
prize at the turkey drawing last night
at the Liberty theatre.
Kodak Supphe* at the Valdez
Drug Oomnany. tf
Brooms 25c, 35c and 50c; for the
best at the Emporium. tf
Bob Stevens, who has not been in
town for several months although he
is employed with the Granby mine
just across the bay from Valdez, will
spend Christmas in town.
Valdez Drug Company Have a fine
line of School Stationery. tf
Famished rooms at Mrs. (Island's
Prices reasonable. *
The drawing for the Ford automo
bile received by Owen Meals on one
of the last steamers will be held at
the Pioneer’s dance on December 31,
New Year’s eve.
You will find the latest novelties
in ladies’ neckwear at E. Winter’s, tf
Fresh Olympia Oysters, fresh hull
ed shrimp, fresh whipped cream and
other table delicacies for the Christ
mas table at Love-Whitley’s. kl26
The children of Valdez are guests
of Manager A. H. Pinkus at a special
matinee at the Empress Theatre this
afternoon. Manager Hermann of the
Owl Drug store, provided a bag of
candy or some gift for each of the lit
tle ones.
Nugget jewelry made to order at
the Valdez Drug Co., by G. O.
Relnke. tf
Bargains at the Emporium; open
from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. *
The drawing for the new Ford ma
chine for which tickets have been
given with purchases by the saloons,
will be held at the Pioneers of Alas
ka's masquerade dance on December
31, at 12 o’clock. tf
Pictures developed at the Valde»
Drug Company. tf.
Just received ,the finest line of
neckties ever shown in Valdez, at
Ben Silverman’s.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. *
Anything in the jewelry line at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Select your Xmas presents at E.
Winter’s. tf
Big dolls and little dolls for the
kiddies at E. Winter’s. tf
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Why not select one of those pretty
silk or wool dresses for your wife
for a Christmas present at E. Win
ter’s. tf
The Pioneer Barber Shop will
close at 12 o’clock sharp on Xmas
day, Saturday, December 2B, the same
as the other business houses. 2t
Help yourself by helping us. Make
“Captain Rackett’ a success. Yours
truly, V. H. S. Liberty theatre, Wed
nesday and Thursdays nights.
The Crystal Baths Barber shop will
close at 4 o’clock on Christmas Day,
Saturday, December 25. k-25
Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
Hats cleaned and blocked; suits
cleaned and pressed.
tf GUY F. CAMERON.
A fine display of nugget Jewelry at
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Tennyson says: “Ring out the old,
ring in the new,”
V. H. S. says: “Laugh out the old,
laugh in the new,” at the Liberty the
atre, on December 29 and 30.
The'trail la broke and the Tele
phone No. 85 is working. Did you
ever stop to think that every time
you leave a dollar with your local in
dustry'that you have a fighting
chance to get it back, as they live and
eat in the old home town and it costs
something at that. You may not get
it baok directly from him; he may
have to give it to some one else who
has to give it to you. Try the Val
des Iron Works. fr-tf
Notice to Eagles.
The next regular meeting of Val
des Aerie No. 1971 will be held Fri
day, January 7, 1916, when Installa
tion of officers will take plaoe.
C. J. TODD, Sec.
Postmaster T. H. Deal, of Fair
banks, has been notified that he will
be placed on the advisory board of
postmasters. Postmaster General
Burleson will make the appointment
in the near future. Mr. Deal is the
first postmaster in Alaska to be so
honored.
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& Hum & (En.
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DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate Nattoanl University.
Washington, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen Years in Valdez.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms in Whaling Building
DR. GERMAN
phone 19 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 Avenue Valdez, Alaska
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Office Opposite Court House
Phone 34 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS E. E. RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Offices In Whaling Building
Phone 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
Red Cross Hospital
Keystoneland Hobart Sts.
OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS.
Private Rooms for Patients.
Phone 144 MRS. C. H WILCOX. Matron
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free anti Accepted Maaona*
Regular Communications first Wed
nesday in each month in McKinley
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
A. E. a RIGSBY, W. M.
ED. WOOD, Secretary.
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, P*OP.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward, Alaska
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
Library Closed Christmas.
The library board of Everyman's
club has announced that the club
rooms will be open Christmas and
New Year as usual but that the li
brary rooms will be closed during the
two days. Those wishing books are
requested to govern themselves ac
oordlngly.
Holiday goods, wearing apparel,
household utensils and articles of ev
eryday needs coming on every boat,
andasold at a bargain. There will be
no iialf or one-third off after the Holi
days at the Emporium. The goods
are now marked at bottom prices;
you will find many articles on onr
ttve-cent counter you have been cus
tomartly paying 16 and S6 cents for.
Arcade Cafe
OPEN UNTIL 9 P. M.
We Serve Corona Coffee •
^StrictlyFreUr^gsE/*
Jack Callin J^jurj^lnr
liSJ^EATTir
Complete Services
1 IN THE HEART OF THE Cmr
| I55fecms with baHi-5QSampfeRD0wa
The Best Place in Valdez to
Stop at is the
Arctic Hotel
Wans, Light Rooaa—The Hoase of Cast art
RATES REASONABLE
I BATH ROOM Special Rates Bp the Maath
PHONE 133 ( MRS- SYRINC. Prop.
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
ROBERT SHAFFER. President.
Granite Mine.
CHAS. McCALLUM, Secretary.
__Vaidea, Alaska.
Dougherty & Ferguson
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GENERAL ♦,
Merchandise
The best groceries received
on every boat.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, and
nuts.
m Shamrock
CAPT. TIM MARCUM
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 Fldalgo, every Wednes
day, 9:00 a. m., from Val
dez Dock Company’s Dock.
For Rates, Apply on Boat.
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Cempany ,
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
Ceorge 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 Use
less Paid for fat Advanoe