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VOLUME XIV. VALDEZ, ALASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1917 NUMBER 14ft
ED TURNER HAS
BROKEN ANKLE
REMAIN'S AliOXE FOR
PERIOD THREE WEEKS
Finally Succeeded in Reaching Camp
of Fishermen at Galena Bay Where
, .He Received Assistance—Injured
Member Healing.
Ed Turner, watchman at the Gal
ena Bay Mining Company’s mines at
Galena Bay. is suffering from a brok
en ankle, and for several weeks was
laid up, unable to move, but last
week succeeded in making the camp
of the fishermen employed by the Val
dez Packing Co., about a mile from
his camp, where he made known his
predicament.
The accident happened to Turner
on June 3, He was all alone at the
time, but managed to make his cabin,
where he remained for three weeks,
during which time not a soul visited
his plwce. and he was compelled to
give his injured member such care
as he was able, as well as prepare his
own meals and do such work as was
necessary about the house. He kept
a constant lookout for anyone who
might come into the bay. but no one
showed up for three weeks. Finally he
saw some men fishing on the bay. and
by hard work managed to reach their
camp. The fisherman did all in their
power to aid him and fix up the in
jured member, which is reported in
a fair way to recovery.
VETERAN STAGE DRIVER
ARRIVES IN VALDEZ
Bob Sheldon, the veteran stage
driver on the Valdez-Fairbanks trail,
between Chitina and Fairbanks, ar
rivet^in town yesterday via Thomp
son Pass. Mr. Sheidon brought his
machine as far as the lake and walk
ed through the pass, taking a car on
this side which was in waiting. He re
ports the trail better than for years,
and that travel is heavy. Starting a
number of years ago with one auto,
Mr. Sheldon has built up a trade re
quiring a number of machines, and
one which has developed into a very
lucrative business. He is probably the
best known stage driver in the terri
tory, and has a host of acquaintances.
He is stopping while in town with
his sister, Mrs. Elmer Taylor, at the
Post.
GERMAN EDITOR
BEFORE JURY
SEATTLE MAN MIST
EXPLAIN UTTERANCES
Paul M. Ortman, Editor of Seattle
German Press, Must Justify Attack
on President Made by His Paper—
Offense Made Since Declaration.
SEATTLE, June 25.—Paul H. Ort
mao, editor of a prominent German
publication in this city, has been sum
moned to appear before the Federal
authorities and explain why he has
been unjustly attacking President
Wilson in the columns of his publica
tion. The United States District At
torney has issued the summons. It is
not stated when the articles deroga
tory to the President were published,
but it is presumed to have been re
cently.
^ Puts Tax on Jitneys
CEtfTRALIA, June 25.—The city
commission at its weekly meeting
day passed final reading of a new
auto license ordinance, wherein rent
cars will be licensed according to
their seating capacity, or at the rate
of $2 per passenger per annum.
Raining at Fairbanks
The local Signal Corps bulletin
reports rain at Fairbanks, Salcha and
Richardson. All other stations report
cloudy and calm.
FOOD BILL
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PRESIDENT MAY TAKE
OVER ALL LIQUORS
Bill Give'* President Power to Sn|>
l>re*» Manufacture of Intoxicants,
Except for War Purposes—May
not Stop Making Beer and Wine.
WASHINGTON. D. C., June 25.—
The bill proposed by President Wil
son to prevent speculation in food
stuffs. passed the house Saturday
night by a close vote. The bill also
provides that the President may at
his discretion take over all alcoholic
liquors in the country for the pur-i
pose of redistilling for medicinal pur-j
poses. It is stated tuat while the bill
may retain some prohibitory sections I
it is more inclined to favor the dis-'
continuance of the manufacturer of
distilled spirits, it probably for the
time at least, will favor the manu
facture of beer and wine.
The President will take immediatei
steps to prevent speculation in food
stuffs and to fix a miximum price up
on necessities.
POPULAR VALDEZ COUPLE
WEDDED AT ANCHORAGE
The marriage of Minerva E. Dow,!
of V aidez. and Mr. John S. Heckey. of
Anchorage, took place at the Peo-j
pie's church, corner Fifth and F Sts.,
on Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock,
Rev. Jack Dunstan officiating. Only
a few of the immediate friends of
the bride witnessed the ceremonies.
Both the bride and the groom are^
old-time residents of Alaska and are
widely known in the communities in
which they have lived. The bride for
many years has resided at Valdez,
the home of Mr. Heckey before com
ing to Anchorage. She arrived here
on the last steamer and was met by
her affianced and friends and escorted
to the church, where the wedding
ceremony was performed.
The groom was for several years a!
resident of Valdez, where he served in
several different official capacities,
and during the last session of the
legislature was an officer of the house.
Mr. and Mrs. Heckey left on the
morning train for Matanuska where
they will visit with the family of his
brother. Mr. Ross Heckey. Next week
they expect to return to Anchorage
where they contemplate making their
future home.
The Times joins with the many;
friends of the contracting parties inj
wishiug them a pleasant and happy
voyage upon life's matrimonial sea.—
Anchorage Times.
Card of Thank*
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The Pioneers of Alaska and the
Ladies Auxiliary desire to thank all
those who furnished ways and means
of transportation to the picnic ground
yesterday, the Moose Band for its ex
cellent music, Mr. Jaynes who carried
packages to and from the scow, and
all others who in any way contributed
to the success of the annual event.
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nationaTguard
m m fall
NOT BE TAKEN INTO
FEDERAL SERVICE NOW
Army Department Ha* Stated That
May be Campelled to Wait Until
August 5tli Before Transferring
Militia to U. S. Army.
WASHINGTON. D. C.f June 25.—
It was authoritatively stated here to
day that there was a possibility that
the National Guard organization will
not be transferred into the Federal
service at the present time, but that
the change would be made August 5.
OUR LOYAL CUBAN ALLIES TO STICK TO END
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President Meuocal of Cuba. shown here with his official «taff. naa auuoiiut-ed ihal. uow that Cuba has followed
the United States and declared war on (rerniany. she too will stay io until the world is safe for democracy
MINIS
RUSSIA FALLING INTO
LINE WITH ALLIES
Dispatches from Slav Capital States
That Despite Recent Disorders Rus
sian Situation is Clarifying—Will
Continue to Fight.
PETROGRAD, June 25.—Dispatch
ed from interior Russian points show
that despite the recent disturbances
at Sebastopol, the situation is rapidly
improving aud that Russia will re
main in the war to its close. The
morale of the army has been greatly
improved, the soldiers again obeying
their officers with alacrity.
HOOVER WILL STAND BY
YAKIMA FRUIT MEN
WASHINGTON. D. C., June 25.—
Herbert C. Hoover, food administrat
or, writing to Senator Jones today,
agreed with the senator that the re
cent intimation, conveyed in a cir
cular issued by the Northern Pacific
railway, that fresh fruits would be
discriminated against in freight mov
ing. was calculated to do great in
jury. He said that in an unofficial
manner he had taken the matter up
with the proper railroad authorities,
and he assured the senator that when
he is in a position to act with au
thority he will conduct an immediate
investigation “with a view to assist
ing in the Yakima valley.
MARSHAL BRENNEMAN SAYS
NO TROUBLE AT KENNECOTT
The marshal's office today stated
Marshall Brenneman had returned
from Kennecott to Cordova for a few
days, where, upon the arrival of
Manager Stannard from the States,
he would return to the mine, where it
was believed that the strike would be
satisfactorily settled. Marshal Bren
r.eman wired his deputies here that
there was no sign of any disorder,
that the men were conducting them
selves in an orderly manner, and that
in all probability the company's man
ager would quickly reach an agree
ment with the men upon his arrival..
STEAMER MARIPOSA IN
FROM THE WESTWARD
The steamship Mariposa arrived
from the Westward Saturday night
about 9 o’clock, and left for Seattle
an hour later with a good list of pas
sengers and freight. Her passengers
from Valdez were: Wm. Streiber and
Mrs. Streiber, H. C. DeLlne, Paul
Johnson, Mrs. E. R. Gifford, Chas.
Schlosser, R. E. Murphy, Thos. Hunt,
E. J. Olson, for Seattle. Mrs. Kelsey,
Miss Caroline Kelsey for Juneau.
Bert Corrigan, B. G. Eaton and Mrs.
Eaton, Arther Mauzey and Jim Fish
for Cordova.
Fifty Aviators .Arrive
NICE, France, June 25.—Fifty
American aviators arrived here today
and will leave at once for the front.
PIONKKKH' PICNIC
A Hl'GK SUCCESS
Large Number Attend Annual Event
At Hazlettville
The annual picnic given by the lo
cal Igloo of Pioneers, together with
the Ladies Auxiliary, was a huge suc
cess. Early in the morning people be
gan to assemble at the Valdez Dock,
to take boats to Hazlettville. on the
west side of the bay, where the fes
tivities were to be held. A large
barge had been provided, towed by
the Mary Lee. Capt. George Strixner.
which was shortly filled to capacity,
several small boats taking care of the
overflow. Upon arriving at the ground
the crowd repaired to the large hall,
where dancing was indulged in dur
ing the afternoon. Gus Dgarf and his
popular accordion with the Moose
Band furnishing the music for the
occasion. The Pioneer Ladies furnish
ed an abundance of coffee, milk and
sugar, and the picnickers brot well
filled lunch baskets. .
After spending the day dancing,
fishing and other sports the picnick
ers returned to town at 5:30, where
headed by the band, they marched up
the wharf to McKinley street and dis
persed, tired but happy.
These popular picnics, which are
an annual event of the Pioneers, are
very popular with the citizens, who I
thoroughly enjoy them.
PASCO STEAMER PULLED
OFF REEF AT DALLAS
THE DALLES, Ore., June 25.—
The stern-wheel steamer Ellen, which
had been hard aground on a rock
in Three Mile Rapids, in the Colum
bia river, since yesterday, with a crew
of four on board, was hauled off to
night by the steamer Dalles City, af
ter the crew had been taken off. The
Ellen turned turtle, her house being
torn away and going adrift in the
process. The hull was towed here and
will be salved.
FRENCH LOANS GO
OVER BILLION POINT
PARIS, June 25.—France has thus
far advanced to her allies or friendly
states 3.875,000,000 francs. A bill
was introduced in the chamber to
day by the minister of finance with
the approval of President Poincare,
asking for authority to loan to allies
and friends of France additional
sums amounting to 2,138,000,000
francs. This would bring the total ad
vances by France to more than 6,
000,000,000 francs.
FARRAGUT ARRIVES
AND SAILS SOUTH
The steamship Farragut arrived
from the westward last night about
10 o'clock and sailed for Seattle and
way ports an hour later. Her passen
gers from Valdez were; Thos. H.
Sheehy, Roy Gentzler, for Seattle; J.
H. Lyman, C. H. Gilbert, Mrs. M. J.
Hughes, George Barry, for Cordova.
CHARLEY CHAPLIN
PARADE JULY FOURTH
One of the events of the big par
ade in Valdez July Fourth will be a
Charley Chaplin parade. The good
prizes will be offered for the best
make-up. Several other new and nov
el stunts will be pulled ofT. Watch the
daily papers.
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NOTSETTIED
DKNMAN AND GOKTH A1.S
STILL AT LOGGKHHKADS
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Secretary Tumulty Says President lias
Keen Unable to Adjust Dulticulty
Between Gen. Goetlials and Presi
dent of Shipbuilding Trust.
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 25.— |
President Wilson has been unable toi
adjust the differences netween Major-1
General G. W. Goethals and Presi-i
dent Benman of the shipbuilding
companies, over the controversy as
to the better type of ship to be built
for the government. Goethal's state-!
ment that the birds are still nesting)
in the trees of timber wnich would
have to be used for the construction ;
of wooden vessels, has greatly peeved i
President Denman, and Commission-i
ed Goethal’s contention that iron
ships will best answer the govern-1
ments purpose has thrown a homb-j
shell into the shipbuilding plants of i
the Pacific Coast which must neces-j
sarily depend upon building wooden
vessels. The President, said Secretary
Tumulty, had taken no part in the
controversy as to the merits of the
two contentions, but was waiting un
til he could secure evidence in the
matter.
ALAMEDA SAILS ON
NORTHBOUND TRIP
SEATTLE, June 25.—The steam
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ship Alameda sailed for Valdez and >
southwestern Alaska ports at 9 o’-j
clock this morning. Her passengers i
for this city were Mrs. A. H. Pinkos. ]
J. Kevins, Harry Ash, and 14 round
trip passengers. She had a large con
signment of freight for northern
ports.
JAPANESE DIET
IS ASSEMBLED!
IKI ZO GOKA, FORMER
MINISTER IS PRESIDENT!
Special Session of Japanese Diet is
Called for Today—Organizes and
Elects Prominent Statesman Presi
dent—Will Discuss War.
TOKYO, June 25.—The special ses
sion of the Japanese Diet, which was
recently called by the Emperor, as
sembled today. Former Minister of
Education, Ikuzo Goka, was elected
president of the house of Representa
tives. It is stated that the session yr&a
called to discuss matters touching the
war.
PROTEST AGAINST
HIGH TAXES
BRITISH INTERESTS AT
TAMPICO OIL FIELDS
President Send* Firm. Rut Kindly
Note to Mexican (nivernnient in
Protect of New Revenue Bill Adopt*
ed by Mexicans.
WASHINGTON. D. ('.. June 25.—
President Wilson has sent a firm hut
friendly note to President Carranza of
Mexico, protesting against the new
rate of taxes levied upon British oil
interests in Tampico. The President
believes the taxes are confiscatory
and directed at the British solely for
the purpose of hampering the fuel
supply of the British and allied fleet.
No reply has as yet been received
to t'.te communication.
ADVOCATES COMPLETION
OK TFRNAGAIN ARM WORK.
SEWARD, June 25.—The Gateway
says editorially:
“Recently the business men of An
chorage indicated through the <;#)
umns of the Times that they would
like to get together with the busi
ness men of Seward on matters of
mutual interest. This is a good thing.
The two places should work more in
harmony but 'this cannot be accom
plished without sacrifices by each in
the interest of the other.
“If Auchorage desires to do a big
patriotic thing, it will join Seward
in a petition to have the coal fields
opened on a large scale and the rail
road line between Seward and An
chorage completed at the earliest pos
sible moment so that coal may be
shipped out before the end of the
coming winter. By so doing, relief
for Pacific coast ports from the
threatened coal famine, reported by
the federal trade commission yester
day as certain to come, would he giv
en."
REAL ESTATE DEALER
IS HEIR TO &I.HIKOOO
SEATTLE. June 25.—James A.
Hoge. of this city, one of the most
prominent bankers and real estate
operatives in Seattle, today received
notice that be will receive close to
$3,000,000 under the terms of the
will of his uncle. John Hoge. who re
cently died in Zanesville. Ohio.
SENATE BUSY
AIRCRAFT PUN
SIX HUNDRED MILLION
WILL BE EXPENDED
Senate Military Committee Consulting
With Secretary of War Baker Over
Election of Huge Fleet Battle Fli
ers—l)e|Mu-tmeut Urges Adoption.
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WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 25.—
The Senate Military Committee is to
day discussing the six hundred million
dollar aircraft plan. Secretary of War
Baker is on the stand urging the
adoption of the plan. Thirty thous
and airplanes will be* constructed at
once and shipped to Europe to be us
ed on the battle front.
GRANBY LADY ENTERTAINS
FRIENDS PICKING FLOWERS
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A number of Valdez ladies spent
Friifty afternoon at the home of Mrs.
M. Richards, of Granby, where after
a substantial luncheon, they spent the
afternoon picking wild flowers which
abound in the vicinity of Mrs. Rich
ards’ home. A very pleasant time was
enjoyed uuttl a late hour, the party
returning to Valdez on the Mary Lee
with their arms laden with violets.