3hr Daily f rosyrrlor
PUBLISHED BT
STEWART * SELBY, Proprietor*
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Published Daily Except Sunday
Entered as Second-Class Mall Matter,
July 23, 1912, at the postotflce of Valdez,
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1879.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1917
FAITH.
IF on this night of still, white cold,
I can remember May,
New green of tree and underbrush,
A hillside orchard’s mounting flush,
The scent of earth and noon’s blue hush, j
A robin’s Jaunty way.
TP on this bitter night of frost
4 I know such things can be.
That lovely May is true—ah. well! j
J shall believe the tales men tell,
Wonders of bliss and asphodel
And Immortality.
—Hortense Flexner. I
H KROKS OP CONSCIENCE.
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Hymns of hate are out of date, j
These literary tom-toms no longer |
stir the savage supposedly reposing in J
;he civilized breast. Man does not
believe in war as blindly as he used
to. “My country, right or wrong," is
becoming an anachronism. It is no
longer a sign of pride and pugnacity.
Signs of that change are in evidence.
everywhere, every day. To those who
.glimpse the future, the individual will j
attain the right whereby lie shall be'
consulted as to his wish for war. Im-j
perative as the state may be, it will j
hesitate about plucking him willy- j
nillv from his home and occupere :
to give his life on the battlefield. *>ip
lomacy is to be democratized, leaven- i
ed with national opinion. Interna-'
tional relations are to be more and |
more the common man, who has come !
to realize that he has been a pawn !
of politics and statecraft too long. En- j
iightenment and education have j
laugh him his value us an individual,!
to some extent and he will increasing- j
ly express this conviction. Already!
in Europe, America and in the Antipo
des he has made known this epochal |
fact.
Take the case of the "conscientious J
objectors” in Grfat Britain last year. |
Whether we sympathize with *tlieir
conduct is beside the question. What
we witnessed was thousands of men
of unimpeachable standing declaring
it against their most sacred principles
to go to war, which they held io be
barbarous, unnecessary and in defi
ance of the commands of Christ, in
vain the government tried to per
suade and coerce them. They were
a distressing problem to a nation al
ready distraught. Finally they were
put at noncombatant duties, like
trench digging, road making, hospital
service and cooking. When they re
fused to accept these tasks as abetting
warfare, they met with summary
punishment and the contempt of their
fellows.
Hamlet says that conscience makes j
cowards of us all, hut here were he
roes of conscience, steadfast in their j
belief in the face of mockery and dis i
grace. And no less in Germany and '
France has the feeling against war j
been recorded, especially among!
thinking men, but its expression has j
been smothered by governmental aa-j
-'ihority and obscured by the intensity j
of conflict. One need only recall tliel
celebrated case of Liebknecht in Get - j
many and the evils of Romaine Rol- !
land from his beloved France to ix- j
lustrate this powerful working of the i
individual couscience opposed to war.
Add to these instances the momentous j
popular vote in Australia rejecting
conscription, and you must sense that
the underlying currents in democra
cies have set up a force against the
ancient and honored institution of
war which promises a day of reckon
ing. -The Popular Magazine.
THE Boston Transcript opines that
! if Henry Ford is sincere in wanting
I to do the greatest good to the great
lost number lie will put another spring
I under the bad: seat.
WARNING has been given iiy the
international institute of agriculture
that the world is facing a shortage of
I wheat. Users of certain brands of
breakfast foods ohould worry. So long
jas the saw mil s continue to shriek
^ and whine tlu-re will plenty o'.
! near-wheat for tiie lirst meal of ilie
day at any rate.
THIS is an ungrateful world. The
I name of the man who invented kiss
| ing lias been lost in obscurity.
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i SOME folks find it hard to talk
when they have something to say,
land others find it hard to keep silent
• when they have nothing to say.
j IF YOU want to have your jokes
j appreciated tell them to a girl with
a dimple and pretty teeth.
THE mar. who never makes niis
i takes never does anything and never
I gets anywhere.
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j MARRIAGE is something that Oft
; times changes a sweetheart into a
'sour one.
| SOME people seem to get a lot of
pleasure out of trying to keep others
: from having any.
I EVERY man has a yellow streak
if you can only discover the thing that
frightens him.
DO NOT be too cocksure. Once in
a while you run into a man who can
heat you at your own game.
REMEMBER that misfortune is a
lazy jade and will never chase a hust
ler.
THE only redeeming thing about
stinginess is when a man keeps all
his troubles to himself.
LIQUOR DEALERS MAY
DISPOSE OF STOCKS
JUNEAU. April 11.—A bill was
introduced in the House yesterday by
Nerland to aid in the enforcement
of the act of Congress prohibiting the
manufacture or sale of alcoholic li
quors in the Territory of Alaska, ap
proved February 14, 1917. and pro
viding for the exportation of intoxi
cating liquors from the Territory dur
ing the year 1918.
The measure provides that any o.
having liquors in his possession or.
January 1. 1918 which he desires to
export beyond the limits of the Ter
ritory may deliver it to any United
States marshal together with invoice
stating where the liquor is to be
shipped. The marshal is authorized to
receive it, seal up and make delivery
to a common carrier, the owner to
defray the expense incurred. It is
made lawful for transportation com
panies to haul the liquors. It is also
provided that all liquors not sent out;
by December 81st, 1918, must be re
portedto the district judge who will;
order what disposition shall be made.
of it.
MOTOR gi'AKTKR INCH LONG;
SMALLKST IN THK WORLD
HILLBORO, N. D., April 11.— j
Ivan T. Nedland, a jeweler here, has
made the smallest motor in the world.:
The motor is just a fraction of an
inch more than one-quarter of an inch j
long, runs perfectly and possesses all
the parts contained in larger motors.
The commutator has four segments
made of gold, each being insulated
from the other by mica. Fibre is used i
in insulation between commutators!
and shaft and also between the end
pieces and the commutator, which is ;
built precisely as the ones in larger1
motors, no glue or cement having;
been used.
Diameter of commutator, 45-100
inches; mounting, pivot steel shaft,
0-100 inch in diameter. The brushes
are made of silver, and are 12-1000
inch in diameter. The length of the
motor in 19-64 inch; height. 11-64
inch; weight, 5 1-2 grains. A small
flashlight battery is used to supply
the current.
Mrs. L. V. Ray and daughter lJai
ricia were passengers on the Mari
j posa for their home in Seward after
1 a visit to the States.
! A pretty line of colored crochet
| cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop.
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j The steamer Alaska is expected
I here about 8 o’clock this evening
I from the westward, t
STKAM HKAT . N'KWLY KURNI8HBD
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. K. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
TWO SUSPECTS i
SI’HPKCTKD OF INCKNIHAKISM j
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Police Take In Two Alien Siis|K*cts
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Taken Into I 'nstodv at Philadelphia
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and Much Valuable Kvidcncc Has
Boon tneuitlied.
PHILADELPHIA. April 11.—Two'
aliens have been taken into custody
suspected of being implicated in the!
explosions occurring in the Baldwin ;
Locomotive Works, and much vaiu-j
able evidence has been unearthed in
connection with the destruction of the;
plant by the officials working on the j
case.
The latest information available is'
that no less than 150 men were kill- j
ed in the destruction of the plant, and !
several hundred persons were hurt. |
but the exact list is impossible at this j
time.
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EMPRESS THEATRE
CHANGES M A N A GEM E X T
The Empress theatre is now under
new management, Owen MeHls having
taken charge of the popular play
house, succeeding A. H. Pinkus, who
leaves tonight on the Alaska for Cor
dova to assume charge of Capt. Lath
rop’s big theatre at that place. Mr.
Meals is well known and popular and
will give his patrons the best pictures
obtainable. Mr. Pinkus has been a
resident of Valdez for some years, and
has been very successful in his man
agement of the Empress circuit at this
place.
Capt. Lathrop, owner of the chain
of Empress theatres along the coast,
will arrive in Valdez within a short
time to make arrangements for the ■
construction of a new building here.
Itt>AI) Al’PRt>PR1 ATION
WILL PASS SENATE
Captain Mehaffey of the Alaska
Hoad Commission, received a tele
gram this morning from Major l)av- i
ison, now at Juneau, saying that ad-j
vices front Washington were to cite j
effect that the Senate had agreed to j
re-instate in the army appropriation i
hill the appropriation of $500,000 for j
Maska re-'-’ frieken from thh HP'
tit tile House. It is also stated mat
the measure will probably pass the j
Senate today and will then go to con :
erence committee, where it is prom-1
ised, the road appropriation will be j
permitted to stand.
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Attorney John Lyons returned on
the Mariposa from Cordova where lie i
has been attending court.
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Malcolm Brock, of the BIum*<)’Nei!l i
Company of Cordova, was an arrival J
last evening on the Mariposa.
SEVERAL BILLS !
ARE INTRODUCED!
FORBID SALK TOBACCO MINORS
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Another House Bill Provides for the |
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Abolishment of Capital Punishment
in Territory—Memorial I'rges the j
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Amendment Federal Flection l*a\v i
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JUNEAU, April 11.— Two bills'
were introduced in th$ House today, j
one providing for the abolishment of i
capital punishment in the Territory, |
and the other prohibiting the sale to;
or the use by minorS| of tobacco in
any form. The bill providing for the
organization of a national guard in
the Territory lias been tabled, being
improperly drawn. A memorial to
Congress was introduced recommend
ing the amendment of the federal
election law of the Territory so as1
to permit the canvassing of the vote |
for members of the Territorial Legis-'
lature by canvassing boards in the
\arious divisions. An amendment!
providing that the general eight-hour |
law shall not go into effect until after'
October 1, following the close of the |
cannery season. This afternoon the |
cession of the House was devoted to j
the discussion of school laws. In the 1
Senate Heckman introduced a bill
making it a misdemeanor to adver-j
tise intoxicating liquors in the terri- !
lory after the prohibition bill shall go
into effect.
The morning session of the Senate,
was devoted principally to discussion I
of allowances to be made to aged Pio
neers, but action was finally deferred
until tomorrow.
Miner Ads. bring RESULTS.
- --- Ingrain St Bush Budding - -
Clothing and Hardware Departments.
, Featuring new shapes and shades of Mallory Hats tor spring at
four dollars-—you*ll pay more tor hats worth less.
Honesty in Merchandising
THERE is an old saying that “honesty is the
best policy”. This should apply to merchan
I dising as among other dealings with your
fellow men. Honest unvarnished advertising of
honest merchandise at honest prices combined with
honest service is the policy of this firm—a square
deal all-around. This store has long enioyed a repu
tation for quantity and quality, old line merchandise
and plenty of it, whose standards have stood the
test of years.
- Former King’s Grocery
Grocery A Delicatceaen Department!
Offering specials in tasty sausages including both domestic and imported, such as,
Kenton Special, Canyas B Bologna, Lunch Tongue, Liverworst, German Salam, {
Star Golidorg and Jones’ Little Pig Dairy Sausage. Phone 12.
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S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
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J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
OWL DRUG CO.
Th«| only JRexall] Store in
Valdez.
Prescriptions a" Specialty.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Budding
Telephone No. 60
Geneial 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
ice cream every day, specials on j
Sunday at Hunt's Caudv Kitchen, tf j
Pastuerized Sweet Milk at Love-'
Whitley Co’s. tf
Full Line Koenig's Chocolates at
Keystone Produce Co. tf
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Fine assortment Koenlg-s Easier1
Box Candies. Keystone Produce Co.,
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* Wholesome and
Worth; Prodnct
But Halt llescribes
Crescent Baking Powder
and it must be
tried by you to
be appreciated.
It absolutely
prevents any
falling of pastry
SOiiD BV GKOOKRH
25c lb. Can.
t'HKSCENT MKG. CO.,
Seattle, Wasii.
LOUIE’S CAFE
Open l»uy and Night McKinley Street, Below ( able office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ' ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
Candy Kitchen
E. W. HUNT—Id Owl Drug Store.
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
HOT COLD
WK PAY
38 rents per pound for Copper
18 cents per pound" for Itrass
Mr lb. for Rubber Shoes.
7c lb. for I a-ad.
$30.00 per ton for cast iron.
$15 per ton Wrought Iron.
5c per lb. for Rope.
.•{igc per |H>nnd for Rags.
$30.00 j»er ton for Paper.
27c per doz. Beer Bottles, «|ts.
17r doz. Beer Bottles, pints.
F. t». B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1048 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, W'ASH.
VALDEZ CAFE & BAKERY
Cakea, Caekiea ft Bui, 15c per dezea.
Freaek, Rye aad WkUe Bread 12 1-2
ceata per leaf." Orders takea Ur apecial
occaaieaa.
BERGSTROM A ROGSTAD. Props.
PHONE! 17 .. door, Mn.O«l Braz
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON. h*op
SlRICTLV FIRST CLASS
Fourth Ave, Seward. Alaakf
Arctic Hotel
Watch This
Space
PHONE 133 MRS. SYRINC, Prop
A new line or Heaters priced right,
at Mead's. tf
A fresh lot of Haas' Candies receiv
ed on last boat, from 50 oentH to 52
a box. Valdez Drug Co. tf
All of the latest BooVs. Magazines
and News Papers received on each
boat. Valdez Drug Co. "tf
Fine assortment Koenig's Easter
Box Candies. Keystone Produce Co.
Fresh candy at the Emporium, tl
I PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKES MERRITT
Office* oo*r Vailde* Drug; i
I'honp ’15 >lr!v fnl«* v Stre**'
«ToMfiaet Surupo’n, l‘. S. Ann;.
A. A S11 ft*«oii, L* S. J'uUlic Health Serv
(Marine Hospital i
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DR. H. COCKERILLE
Graduate National ( nlveraltf
WaahlBfftMi, D. C.
DENTIST
Fourteen y«ars 1b Valde?.
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTOR MOV S-AT-LA W
OIDcr UHiMltr «^>url Hmiar
Phuur 31 VAI.DK/. ALASKA
JOHN LVONK * IT KITCHIB
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORNEYS-AT.LAW
llflm la » kallBf Hulldla*
Pkoar 101 VALDEZ. ALASKA
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ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Kitted Lenses Ground
VAIjDEZ liODGE
NO 168
Free aad Airrptnl Ma»oa»
Regular Communications llrst Wed
uesday In each month in McKlnle>
Hall. Visitors always welcome.
F. M. BROWN. W. M.
RD WOOD. Secretary.
VALDEZ HOSPITAL
Private Kooins
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN. Pk. C.. M. D. Prop.
Jes. A. iilvermaa Pk. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SIRGKOX
Office lwtn-1 to 4 p. ■ --7 to 8 p. ■.
Suuday by Appointment
Kee. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19,
Boyle Block Yalilea l
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Weitem Federation of Miner*
W. H. GARNER. Present. w.
Granite Mine
GUST KRING. Secretary.
Valdez Ala.Ua.