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H. B. SELBY, Editor ud Proprietor
VALDES, ALASKA
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July 23. 1912. at the postofflee of Valdes
Alaska, under act of March 3, 1879.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1917
THE CRITIC.
EAVEN pity him, whate'er his
name,
Who Is so foolish and unwise
As ne'er to have a higher aim
Than everything to criticise.
The day Is beautifully fair.
And all with nameless pleasure thrill.
Warm, soft and balmy Is the air.
The critic In it finds a chill.
We of the landscape take a view.
Our praise of it Is warm and loud.
His eye the picture sees anew,
And, lo, appears a gathering cloud 1
As we are strolling through the town
A splendid edifice we pass,
When he discovers, with a frown,
Somewhere a broken square of glass.
A painting we are standing by,
When all our pleasure he destroys,
For he, with keen artistic eye,
Detects the failings he enjoys
Somebody writes a book or play,
Then with the public all the rags
But he can find faults right away
In every scene, on every page
A piece of sculpture we survey.
We view It with delight, and long,
But he takes all our Joy away;
He points out something that la wrong.
We hear some one another praise,
But he our admiration halts,
For he his voice Is sure to raise—
Tells where our idol has his faults.
Me doubt the critic has his place.
But la my soul the longing springs—
Met minor faults to note and trace—
To strive to see the best in things.
—Thomas F. Porter.
; A FORGOTTEN FUNCTION
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Aside from any question of pains
and penalties imposed upon a section
of the press that is published for the
crackbrains of the country is the in
creasing use of the Postoffie Depart
ment as a means of regulating the
habits, morals and political opinions
of the American people.
The practice began with the lottery
legislation and has been extended by
leaps and bounds. The Postofflce De
partment today is the most irrespon
sible depotism ever known to free
government. There is not a citizen of
the United States, there i^not a bus
iness or industry in the country that
cannot be deprived of the use of the
mails on the ipse dixit of a benevo
lent bureaucrat of the postofflce. No
legal evidence is required. A written
order, duly signed and countersign
ed, and the thing is done.
The original function of the post
office was to collect, transport and
deliver the mails. That function has
almost been forgotten. The mails are
becoming merely a by-product of a
nation-wide system of regulating ev
erything from political opinions to
the sale of patent corkscrews in pro
hibition territory. Nothing human is
too great or too small to escape the
scrutiny of this bureaucracy.
The principle under which the So
cialist and pacifist periodical are ex
eluded from tbe mails can be extend
ed to every publication whose opin
ions are objectionable to the manda
rine of the postal service. Either this
is a government by law or it is not,
and if it Is to be a government of law
the postofflee cannot remain much
longer an irresponsible prosecuting
attorney, judge and Jury combined.—
Frank Cobb in New York World.
CHAIRMAN of the Board of Edu
cation Dolan has declared a closed
season on Schoolma'anis, and asks
that the marshal’s office see that it Is
enforced until at least the last week
of school. We believe that Chairman
Dolan makes a mistake in entrusting
the matter to the marshal's office as
there are too many fine young bach
elors attached to the office, but any
way the public is warned that a closed
season on Alaska schoolma’ams is
now in force and bachelors are ask
ed to govern themselves accordingly.
Heretofore the Valdez Schools have
suffered from the inroads of Cupid
and Hymen, and the present season
while young, will probably prove no
exception to the rule.
Through the kindness of Dr. J. A.
Silverman, a member of the exemp
tion board, the Prospector received
a copy of the exemption rules, which
will be published very shortly. They
are quite lengthy and involve much
detail in examination.
SHELDON HITTING HIGH
PLACES TO FAIRBANKS
Wortman reports that a meteor or
shooting star or some celestial planet
passed thru there at high speed yes
terday, and the phenomenon ift also
reported at various points along the
trail. For the information of the resi
dents along the popular highway we
will state that the apparent meteor
is Bob Sheldon in his racing car
bound for Fairbanks to cop the kale
in the Labor Day races. Mr. Sbeldon
left here late yesterday evening and
expects to eat dinner tonight in Fair
banks. And he may, if he doesn’t run
by the place.
Bob Sheldon and Miss Frances Ste
vens arrived at Tonsina last evening,
80 miles out. They left Tonsina at
8 o’clock this morning.
Try that New Roof Paint that just
arrived at Ruaolph’s. tf
Privates Arrowsmith and Ruther
ford arrived at Paxson’s last even
ing.
Notice of Sale
Special sale on jewelry at the Val
dez Drug. Everything half price. tf
Private Morgan, who is on his way
to Valdez from the interior, arrived at
Copper Center yesterday.
WANTED—at once, small writing
desk. Apply at the Seattle Hotel. k3
Special price of 75c per curl for
permanent hair waving will close
Aug. 31. Vanitie Shop. tf
Fresh killed veal, chicken, halibut.
Also a nice assortment of Heinzes'
pickles, sweet, sour, dill and sweet
mixed at Frye Bruhn’s. tf
VOW BERWSTOBFF.
Former Ambassador to tbs Unit*
ad States a Power In Germany.
Photo or American Preaa Association.
Count Johann von Bernatortf, it 1#
Mid, la playing a very important part
in the reorganization of the German
government.
STEAM HEAT NEWLY FURNISHED
SEATTLE HOTEL
MRS. E MILL, Prop*.
VALDEZ ALASKA
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SHELDON BRINGS RAILROAD
PARTY IN OVER THE TRAIL
Bobbie Sheldon, king of trail au
tomobile drivers between Fairbanks
and Chltina, was the man selected To
bring the party of Alaska Engineer
ing commission men in over the trail
from Chttlna, and that he did it in
first class shape is evidenced by the
statement made yesterday afternoon
by W. C. Edes, chairman of the Alas
kan Engineering commission and
head of the incoming party. "Sheldon
is one of the most competent men
with automobiles I ever saw,” said
Edes. "I had heard that he was reck
less, and for that reason 1 rode in
the front seat with him while coming
in, but I find that he is exactly the
opposite. Where he makes his time
is on the smooth stretches, which ho
literally burns up. He is considerate
of his passengers in rough places, tak
ing the rough ground very slowly.”
The incoming party was composed
of Mr. Edes, A. Christensen, chief
of the land and industrial depart
ment of the Engineering commission;
W. J. Fogelstrom, chief bridge en
gineer of thee ommission; C. L. Ma
son, secretary to Mr. Edes, and Ter
ritorial Treasurer W. O. Smith, who
was not of the commission party.
The trip was made in two and one
half day’s total time, or in but little
over thirty hours’ traveling time.
Two autos brought the party in.
Sheldon has announced his leaving
time for tomorrow morning at seven
o’clock. He plans on going directly
through to Valdez. Among his out
going passengers will be Mrs. J. E.
Roberts and daughter Mona, who are
returning to their home in Anchorage
after a short visit with the former’s
sister, Mrs. J. H. Caskey.
After leaving Valdez on his return
trip Sheldon plans to come directly
back to Fairbanks in order to enter
the Labor Day automobile races that
have been announced.—Citizen.
Do not trust to iuck or amateur
methods. Have your hair dyed by an
expert at the Vanitie Shop. tf
The stores will observe Labor Day
by taking a half holiday. They will
remain open until noon.
If it isn’t an Eastman it isn’t a
Kodak. We carry a complete line of
Eastman Kodaks and supplies. Val
dez Drug Store. tf
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bennett accom
panied by their son William, will
leave for the States on one of the
first boats. This is Mr. Bennet’s first
trip out in 11 years.
FOUND—Child's bracelet on Key
stone avenue. Owner can have same
by calling at the Prospector office.
A new sidewalk is being built from
the intersection of Front street on 1
the Dock to McKinley street.
Ice cream every day, specials on
Sunday at Hunt’s Candy Kitchen, tf
The city council has a force at i
wPElt on the streets hauling gravel
and filling up the holes.
Switches from |3 up to $12. Al
so Jane Clusters, Marguerite, Dolly
Varden and Juliete curls, special 1
prices until Sept. 1st, at the Vanitie <
Shop. tf 1
FOR THE MAN
BEHIND THE GUN
THIS store offers complete shooting equipment
either for large or small game. Guns, ammu
nition and hunters clothing of proven quality.
HUNTING COATS; extra well
made of waterproof khaki; large
game pockets. Trousers to match.
SPORTING BOOTS; light
weight designed for duck hunt
ing. Heavier boots of best makes,
Hipress and U. S.—try our wool
> socks in these boots.
SWEATER COATS; nothing
like a warm woolen sweater when
shooting on a raw chilly day.
Many styles, weights and colors.
AMMUNITION; All kinds and
loads. Selby “Famous Black” are
guaranteed in every respect.
Soak ’em, they are waterproof.
Marlin Repeating Shotguns and Rifles
SEE WINDOW
S. Blum & Company
GOOD GOODS
ARMOUR ICE HOUSES,
WORTH $250,000, BURN
CHICAGO, Aug. 31.—Fire destroy
ed the Icehouses of Armour & Co. at
Round lake, In Lake County, early
today. According to estimates of
heads of the company here, the loss
will exceed $250,000. Freight cars
valued at $50,000 also were burned,
while the stock of 60,000 tons of ice
was valued at $76,000. Frank Send
erson, the superintendent, said the
Are was of incendiary origin, breaking
out in a dozen different places at once
and geting beyond control within a
short time.
LOST—A receipt book. Return to
the Prospector Office. tf
Ironite Floor Paint that will not
rub off at Rudolph’s. tf
Bargains in souvenir spoons at Geo.
O. Reinke’s. tf
Use Rexall Hair Tonic and you will
use no other. Valdez Drug Store, tf1
A new line of brass picture hooks,
drawer pulls & hinges at Rudolph’s.tf
A nice line of carpenter tools at
Rudolph’s.
Scientific hair dyeing leaves the
hair soft and glossy, does not fade
i or wash off, guaranteed harmless, at
the Vanitie Shop. tf
PORT WELLS MILL
AND
LUMBER COMPANY
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Orders taken for sized and
dressed lumber.
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► THE PINZON ' VALDEZ, ALASKA
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Going To Fairbanks?
Ask For the Sheldon Service j
SHELDON AUTO STAGE LINE j
Through Service from Valdes to
Fairbanks and all Interior Points.
For further information call on or
address
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THE AGENT, at the Prospector Office
Subscribe for the Prospector.
HOTEL SEXTON
Seward Alaska
Geo. Sexton, Proprietor.
The traveling public’s
home.
European Plan.
HOTEL SEXTON
VALDEZ LODGE
NO 108
Free Bad Accepted Maaea*
rteguiar Communications first Wed
ussday In each month In McKlnlsj
Halt Visitors always wslcom*.
F. II. BROWN, W. M.
ED WOOD, Secretary.
WE PAY
•
Lead 8 1 -2c a pound.
Rags $2.75 a hundred.
Cast iron $33 a ton.
Rope 5c a pound.
Brass 18c a pound.
Copper 27 l-3c a pound.
Rubber 7 l-2c a pound.
Beer bottles 27c a dozen.
F. O. B. SEATTLE.
ATLAS JUNK CO.
1848 Railroad Avenue, So.
SEATTLE, WASH.
_
Launch Patsy
for Charter Anwyhere on
VALDEZ BAT
At any Time Day or Night
J. D. Jefferson
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Arctic Hotel
i
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Special Rates bj the Week or Month
1 Baths In Connection
| PHONE 133 MRS. STRING, Pnp
LAUNCH SELLA
Capt. H. L. Rider
Weekly trips from Valdes to
Kllamar, Landlock, Fidalgo and
way ports. Passengers landed
at all points.
Carrying freight and passen
gers.
For rates apply on board.
CAPT. H. L. RIDER
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
DR. S. WICKJES MERRIH
Offices in Fish Building, adjoining
Tillikum Club.
’** McKinley Street
Contract Surgeon. 0. 8. Army
A. A. Surgeon. U 8. Public Health 8err.
(Marine Hospital)
DR. H. COCKERILLE
wTSE&eSrsr-c?
DENTIST
Id Valdez Since 1898
PHONE 110
Office Rooms In Whaling Building
DONOHOE & DIMOND
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
OMee Opposite Cenrt Heaee
Phene S4 VALDEZ. ALASKA
JOHN LTONI m I RITCH3K
LYONS & RITCHIE
ATTORJ(IV|.*T.UW
0»cen la w-talla* BwIMIan
Pkaac 101 VALDES. ALASKA
ROBERT SIMPSON Opt. D.
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Gl*o«ee Fitted Lenses Ground
VALDEZHOSPITAL
Private Rooms
Terms Reasonable
JOS. A. SILVEMAS, PkC.. M. D. P™».
Jos. A. iilvermaa Pk. G. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Offic# koars-l to 4 p. a --7 to 8 p. a.
Sunday by Appointment
Res. Tel. 176 Office Tel. 19
Boyle Block Valdes
Candy Wen I
E* W. HUNT—b Owl Drag Stirt. i
FOUNTAIN DRINKS 1
HOT-—COLD |
J. E. WILSON
Freighting to all points
in the third division.
Horses bought and sold.
Phone 166.
Valdez Miners Union Mo. 188
Waatarn Fadaration of Minor*
W. M. CONLEY FrnHiat.
GEORGE M. BARRJ^S*^^.