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H. B. SELBY, Editor and Proprietor,
VALDEZ. ALASKA
Published Dally Except Sunday
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July 23. 1912. at the postofflce of Valde*
Alaska, under act of March 3. 1879.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1917
PRESS SERVICE RAISED
Secretary McAdoo has given high
praise to the newspapers for services
rendered to them without stint in ex
ploiting the Liberty Loan Bonds and
in encouraging subscriptions to. the
$100,000,000 Red Cross fund. He
says but for the aid of the press
those efforts would certainly have fail
ed.
The public very generally recog
nizes such services, and this makes
it more surprising that members of
the cabinet, including the secretary
of the treasury and other high of
ficials of the administration, have
been so persistent for months in an
attempt to cripple the press by oner
ous special taxation and by trying to
force, through Congress an offensive
censorship law.
These cabinet officials and heads ot'
departments are free enough with
their praise of the newspapers when
the press is disposed to join them
in some laudable efforts, but they
look upon the press as a troublesome
agency because of its disposition to
point out official dereliction.
It would be a mighty nice thing
for these bureaucrats if they could
just say when the newspapers could
speak and upon what subjects they
could speak. Than those bureaucrats
could go right along with their little
schemes and hobbies unhindered and
unafraid.
Fortunately American sentiment is
with the press and against any cen
sorship save that which the newspap
ers themselves impose. Self-imposed
censorship has proved to be all that
is necessary in safeguarding the gov
ernment against the common enemy,
and anything that goes farther than
this would be inimical to the govern
ments welfare, regardless of the opin
ions of the pet politicians of the pres
'ent administration. t
WASHINGTON VINDICATED
The State of Washington has been
removed by the government from the
"slacker list”—and rightly. When
the returns from the civilian regis
tration were received June 5, there
was some surprise at the national
capital that this state had fallen sbort
of the estimate by about 50 per cent.
It was difficult to convince the army
authorities that the discrepancy was
not due to lack of patriotism, but to
an improper basis of making the es
timate.
The provost marshal has decided to
accept the figures on registration as
the basis of apportionment to the sev
eral state of the quotas which they
must furnish for the new citizen ar
my for the war with Germany. On
this basis Washington will furnish a
total of 108,330 eligibles, with an es
timated population of 1,162,330. The
first unit of the new army will con
sist of 500,000 men, and of this num
ber Washington will be called upon
to furnish 5,641 men.
The census bureau has found that
the number of men who registered in
the United States June 5 comprise
9.32 per cent of the population of the
country, estimating the total popula
tion at 103.000,000. This percentage
has been applied by the war depart
ment in determining the number of
men each state or district shall fur
nish. If the population of Bellingham
is placed at 30,000 the city will be
called uponto furnish 280 men, out
of the 1,800 who were registered, for
the first army. However, it is prob
able that when the apportionment is
made it will be considerably less than
280, for the reason that this city reg
istered only about half as many eli
gibles as were expected on the basis
of the original estimate.
The important fact to this state,
however, is that the government fin
ally has admitted that in indulging in
long-distance guesswork in attempt
ing to say how many each state should
register, and that Washington’s honor
has been vindicated. — Bellingham
Herald.
THERE is much reason to believe
Austria will ask for separate peace as
soon as the dual monarchy is assur
ed of protection from the return of
the Prussians. Emperor Charles is a
strong advocate of peace, but he is
between the devil and the deep sea.
If he makes a plea for peace his gov
ernment may suffer the vengeance of
enraged Germany. But if the allies
can send a wedge between Austria
and Germany and assure Austria
Hungary of protection from Germany
as well as Greece from Russia, it is
within reason to believe that the dual
monarchy can be eliminated as an
enemy of the allies, if not, in fact,
enlisted on their side. The Greek situ
ation ought to facilitate some such
move as this.
MUCH complaint is made by em
ployers in Valdez that labor cannot
be secured. The Admiral Farragut
was shorthanded this morning in load
ing salmon, and several other boats
have complained that they were un
is running a large force of men, but
when making this port. The mines al
so are continually asking for men, and
the Road Commission is draining the
city of surplus labor, while the build
ing boom makes carpenters as scarce
as hen’s teeth. Contractor Crawford
in running a large force of men, but
encounters difficulty in getting good
mechanics. Taking it all in all there
are many places worse than Valdez
to make a living in.
SOME day, some how, some one
will be killed while driving on the
Richardson road unless greater pre
cautions are observed in driving and
turning the sharp corners found on
this great scenic route. Two accidents
in the past week should warn drivers
that an auto is as dangerous as a
Missouri mule, even with the great
est caution used in driving. Twenty
or twenty-five horse-power, while am
able to secure men to load or unload
vided he exercises "the same degree of
watchfulness he would on the deck
of a Montana bronc, is liable to turn
pleasure into tragedy in the twink
ling of an eye, and too much pains
cannot ^>e taken in driving.
THERE is no doubt that Delegate
Sulzer Is on the job all the time. Ev
ery request made to him by Fair
banks has had immediate response,
and always he has done his part. His
action in coming to the assistance of
the Tanana Valley Agricultural As
sociation at the request of the local
Commercial Club was prompt and in
telligent. The information which he
secured and forwarded to the club is
valuable and will be beneficial in se
curing the desired contracts.—Fair
banks.
AGITATING LAWLESSNESS
Here and there we read about citi
zens trying a little “direct action”
against the I. W. W. members and
giving them a “dose of their own me
dicine.” In the early days vigilantes
found it necessary to become active
in ridding communities of lawless
characters. Their measure proved ef
fective. So it will again prove once
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E. MILL, Propr.
VALDEZ ALASKA
the residents of today in any commun
ity take a hand in the game to clean
up the I. W. W. members.—Anchor
age Times.
MARIPOSAGRAMS, a sprightly lit
tle sheet chock full of news of interest
to the passengers, is published each
day by the Purser of the steamer
Mariposa. The position of the steamer,
mileage made, side trips of interest
and other notes are featured as well
as a ccomplete list of pasengers. The
innovation *is a meritous one, and*
should be adopted by all the steamers,
as the Mariposagrams give much use
ful information which would other
wise be lost to tourists.
IF Thomas A. Edison desired to
confer a really great blessing upon
the human race he would invent a
tipless waiter and other supernumer
aries upon steamships and railway
trains. By the time a man has travel
ed the length and breadth of the
country he will be so accustomed to
this continental nuisance that he will
be reaching for his pocket every
time he does himself a service, and
will contract tipitis in its most virul
ent form.
IF the kaiser is in earnest about
that resignation he has the best wish
es of all his friends in his new voca
tion.
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STEAMER FARRAGUT IN PORT
- AND SAILS SOUTH TODAY
The steamer Admiral Farragut ar
rived this morning from the west
ward and sailed for Seattle and way
port about 10 o’clock. She loaded
5000 cases of salmon from the Val
dez Packing Company consigned to
Seattle. The following passengers
left on the Farragut: Sergt. John
Huff and wife, Fred Kuhn, S. A. Jac
obsen, for Seattle; R. A. Petty, G. R.
Flynn, for Cordova. Judge Wm. H.
Whittelsey arrived from Seward.
SEWARD YOI XG MEN WILL
TAKE OFFICER’S EXAMINATION
Six young men arrived on the
steamer Admiral Farragut from Sew
ard this morning and took the launch
Donaldson for Fort Liscum to take
the officer’s examination for the re
serve corps. Those taking the exam
ination are: Jack Ryan, J. C. Lutt
rell, F. A. Taylor, H. B. Stites, J.
J. Campbell, and a gentleman by the
name of Peter M. Ogle.
BOB SHELDON ARRIVES
FROM INTERIOR TODAY
*Bob Sheldon, driving one of the i
Sheldon Auto Line cars, arrived in
Valdez today with five passengers,
from Fairbanks. Mr. Sheldon is slated
to start on his return trip tomorrow
for Fairbanks. At the automobile;
races in Fairbanks, July Fourth, Mr. I
Sheldon won first money, with one of |
his Ford service cars, taking the $500 |
purse offered- the winner with ease.,
His driver in another car belonging ]
to Mr. Sheldon came in second. The]
race was 35 miles at the fair grounds. ]
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TO ENLIST IN THE
U. S. NAVY
FOR PARTICULARS SEE
Str SATURN
CORDOVA ALASKA.
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FRESH GOODS all the seasonable fruits and vegetables the
State’s markets afford on the last steamer.
Cheney Cravats
We have just opened up and placed in stock,
a shipment of the famous Cheney Cravats.
This make of men’s neckwear has a world
over reputation for smartness and satisfac
tion. Always the last word in style and color
ing, ties of Cheney silk hold their shape and
favor with you. Flowing end Foulards, Re
versible Tublars, Bat-wing and Club styles
all invite vour earliest inspection. Prices
75c to $1.25.
S. BLUM & CO., Inc.
Good Goods
Rev. Fr. Bruckert was a passenger
on the steamer Admiral Farragut for
Seattle, where be goes to attend the
ordination of the Rt. Rev. Fr. Cri
ir.ont as Bishop of Alaska July 25.
Fr. Bruckert made the round trip to
Seward and the westward on the Far
ragut.
The tug Kingfisher from Seattle,
towing a barge loaded with supplies
and steel for the government railroad
at Anchorage, arrived in port last ev
ening and took on several hundred
tons of coal. Capt. Olsen, her master,
reports a stormy trip up from the
Sound city. Her barge was left at
Swanport while the tug ran in to coal
up.
Many changes are being made in
the personnel of the Signal Corps and
a large number of the former operat
ors and officers have left for the
States in accordance with orders from
the War Department. The Prospect
or is under many obligations to the
men leaving for favors rendered while
they were stationed here, and regrets
extremely to see them go outside.
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The Mariposagrams, a daily paper j
published on that popular steamship, j
in a recent publication stated that at
the request of the government the en-;
tire crew on the Mariposa has ex
pressed a willingness to enter the
United States navy, despite the fact
that their calling exempted them from
war service. It is quite likely that they
will be ordered into service before the
summer passes.
Several radical changes have tak
en place in the Signal Corps person
nel of this city the last week, several
men leaving on the Mariposa for ser
vice at the Presidio, Monterey, Calif
ornia, under Capt. Robert M. Nolan,
formerly comanding officer at Val
dez, Alaska. Those affected by the
changes are Sergeant first-class, Jones
H. Kirk, M. S. E. Robert L. Pat
ten. Also Sergt. first-class, Lee Mur
phy, operator in charge at Seward,
and Sergt. first-class John E. Lynch
of Cordova, formerly of Valdez, have
received the same orders as the first
two men.
Capt. Dodge and the officers on the
cutter Unalga held a delightful recep
tion for several Valdez ladies at three
thiry Tuesday afternoon which was
attended by about thirty guests. Af
ter a short visit the guests were con
ducted on a sightseeing tour over the
ship and saw several interesting dem
onstrations of the efficiency of living
on one of Uncle Sam’s floating homes.
Several musical selections were ren
dered in the social hall after which
a dainty lunch was served. The offic
ers of the cutter have made a host of
friends who will be sorry to see them
leave.
When la Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
atonat SEXTON, PROP.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Ponrth Ave, Seward. Alaska
Complete line of. Bulk Chocolates.
Candy Kitchen. tf
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 168
Frw aad Accepted Maaaat
Regular Communications first Wed
needay in each month In McKinlej
Hall. Visitors always welcome
F. M BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
WE PAY
Cast Iron $20 per ton.
Wrought Iron $18 per ton. __
Copper $26 per ton.
Brass $18 per ton.
I/ead 8V4c per pound.
Rubber "He per pound.
Qt. Beer Bottles 27He per doz.
Pint Beer Bottles 17 Vi per doz.
Rags $2.50 per 100 pounds.
P»l>er $1.00 per 100 pounds.
Manila Rope 4 Vic per pound.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1043 Railroad ATenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
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Launch Patsy
for Charter Anwybere on
VALDEZ BAY
At any Time Day or Night
J. D. Jefferson
VALDEZ, ALASKA
LAUNCH
PATHFINDER
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
Sailing weekly out of Valdez
will deliver passengers, mail, ex
press and fast freight at any
point on Prince William Bound.
RATES REASONABLE
Periodical service by agree
ment to outlying camps a spe
cialty.
CAPT. BYRON SMITH
VALDEZ, ALASKA
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A. M. DIERINGER
Valdez Transfer
Company
Office on Alaska Avenue, in
George C. Treat Building
Telephone No. 60
Genet al Trucking and Freighting
to all Interior Points.
ALTOS FOR HIRE
DAY OR NIGHT
Positively No Coal Delivered Un
less Paid for in Advance
PROFESSIONAL CARIM^T ,
DR. S. WICKES MERRin
Offices in Fish Building, adjoining
Tiilikum Club.
Phoae ’IS StcKheley Street
Contract Surgeon, U. S. Army
A. > Surgeon, U S. Public Health Sery.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
Griiuif Notional I'alTrni’y,
Washington. D. C.
DENTIST
In Valdez Since 1808
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOJ4D
ATTORNEYS-A T-LAW
OMee Opposite Coart Baaee
Phone S4 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LYONS g E RITCHIE
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORKBYS-AT-LAW
Ofllces la wealing Building
Phoae 1*1 VALDEZ. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVERMAN, PL. C.. M. D. Frap.
Jos. A. feilvemaa Pk. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Office Lears—1 to 4 p. ■ .>7 to 8 p. s.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdez
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J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and'sold.
Phone 166.
Valdez Miners Union He. 188
Western Federation of Miners
W. M. CONLEY President.
Valdes Alaska.
GEORGE M. BARRY Secretary,
Valdes Alaska.
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