Valdez Daily Prospector
TUULISHKD By the
Prospector Publishing Co.
TKItVh
One Dollar jkt Month: Twelve Dollars per Year
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1912.
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.
The Fairbanks Daily Times
shows I lac right spirit in rebuk
ing (he mayor of Juneau for dis
courtesy toward a Seattle organ
ization that is working for the
good of Alaska.
The article commends I he spir
it of I he people of this cily in
planning to effect the opening of
the northland by urging upon eon
press (he necessity for passing
necessary laws. It says:
" 'Nothing is done in this coun
try— not even a little election is
held—that Seattle does not in
terfere and try ami dictate who
shall be elected, as well as to dic
tate to us in all of our private
and public affairs,' writes the
mayor of Juneau to a Seattle pa
per, on the occasion of the or
ganization of business men in Se
attle to assist Alaskans in secur
ing what they indicate they would
like to have in the way of legis
lation at Washington.
'"Previously to writing the com
munication, the same mayor had
responded in the following lan
guage to a telegram from the
chairman of a Seattle organiza
tion: "The people of Alaska
earnestly request Seattle to at
tend to their own business, and
keep their bands off Alaskan af
fairs.'
"There are 110I a few persons
in Alaska who upplanti sentiments
such as these. There are per
sons everywhere who understand
patriotism and loyalty to coun
1ry only in terms of damning all
foreigners. In our opinion, the
sentiments expressed hy the may
or of Juneau are equaled in nar
row-mindedness and ignorant
prejudice only hy the hoorishness
of his reply to si sincere offer of
assistance from gentlemen.
"We wonder anyhow by what
nuthoity the mayor of Juneau,
who denounces Seattle for assum- !
ing to speak for Alaska. hin<self
speaks for 'the people «»f Alaska;'
and we are far from believing
that his message would receive
the indorsement of intelligent
Alaskans.
"The trouble with such persons
is that. I hey fail l<> distinguish
between the millings «»f a few
wouhl-h" politicians, who man
age l<» he quoted now and lhcn|
by Seattle newspapers, and the
attempts of sincere and serious
friends of Alaska, a majority of
whom have been Alaskans and are
still loyal Alaskans in spirit.
"We have yet to see where Se
attle interference has harmed
Alaska polities at all. Instead of
resenting the offer of Seattle to
assist, us at Washington, we
should demand her help as a
duly owing to Alaska in return
for all that. Alaska has done to
ward the upbuilding of Seattle."
This is the right spirit. It re
ciprocates the feeling of the pen
pie of Seattle, who have been led
to the steps they have taken
through a desire to promote con
ditions that will redound to the
benefit of Alaska and through
which Seattle is hound to pros
per as well.
Seattle, frankly, is seeking to
uphuild itself, hnt in doing so it.
desires to see a territory that has
contributed and still contributes
such a tremendous amount to the
city's business, become prosper
ous and populous to the vast, ex
tent that its natural resources
will permit.--Seattle Tiipes.
Advanoed Vaudeville.
This evening's program at
I ho Orpheum is a fine one. Swell
now pieturos and extra vaudeville
stunts. The big outside hit will
ho produeod hy I ho favorites, Oil—
lis, Kasnresky and Ilonry, viz:
"Alexander's Hap: Time Hand."
Don't miss il. Also a chanKO of
pictures on Sunday evening with
extras. Program:
1. Overture, Orphouni orehes
tra.
2. "Woman Musi Win," a groat
picture.
3. Contralto solo, Mrs. Sodg
wioke.
H. "The Lasso," groat horse
picture.
ft. Soln wilh quartet, Ghas. Wil
liams.
rt. Illustrated song, Mr. Oillin.
7. "The ExOUSe," rich comic.
8. Vaudeville extraordinary,
"Alexander's Rag Time Hand,' hy
Oillis, Kaserosky and 'Henry.
9. "Ripe Comedy," comic.
10. Selections orchestra.
SOCIAL CONDITIONS
IN AUSTRALIA
Interesting Lecture Delivered by
Rev. Johnson in Congrega
tional Church
Theiv was a large gathering in
the Congregational church Thurs
day night to listen lo an inter
esting lecture by the Rev. J.
Bunting Johnson, the llrst of a
series lo he delivered on Austra
lia. The topic for the evening
was "Social Conditions in Aus
tialia."
The lecturer, by use of a map,
outlined the position of Austra
lia, explaining its great extent,
its slate divisions, and gave in
formation about ils discovery and
annexation by Great Britain; ils
early days as a convict settle
ment; later the discovery of gold
and I lie great rush of immigrants;
I he. opening up of the great con
tinent and self-government grant
ed; the. developments as a result
of better transportation by rail
roads ami steamers, also by in
troduction of modern inventions
such as refrigeration plants and
cold storage on rail and sea.open
ing up the country to the markelo
of the world.
Ki'v. Johnson gave some aston
ishing facts of I lie export values
of gold, silver, copper ami oilier
minerals, as well as farm pro
duels. He then dwelt upon Mia
easy provision made by the gov
ernmenl to place the people on
(he land and (o assist I hem till
they were able to support them
selves. lie also explained the
wape system of government wage
hoards ami the determination
that all shall receive a living
wafre. lie also explained at
length the hours of labor and ear
ly closing; the holidays, social
life, parks, gardens and recrea
I ion.
lie detailed I lie wonderful pro
vision made for safeguarding I he
birlli of children, the eariiiK for
them aflerw.ards, the provision
made for falherless children and i
orphans, also for neglected cliil- |
dren.
The splendid stale school sys
tem. each teacher being a govern- ;
mcMil ollieial, and schools main- |
lained by the stale even where
unly in ehildren can be gathered, i
lie also gave an outline of the;
provision made to cope with the
unemployed problem and the sys
tem of slate police with each po
liceman a labor agent of the stale
central bureaus for labor; the
rare of the poor and needy by I lie
stale, indigent allowance, old age
pension, government hospitals
for sick and incurables, stale care
of blind, deaf and dumb, national
railways, street cars, water sup
ply, harbors, telegraph and tele
phone. lines, government farms
and farm colleges to train those
wishing to engage in farming;
state banks, loaning money to
settlers at low rates and long
lernjs; fostering new industries
and in every way helping and en
couraging the people.
APPORTION OF
DELEGATION MADE
Demoorailo Committeeman Ap
portions Delegates for Con
vention In Maroh
The apportionment of the del
egates for the Third division lo
Iho Democratic convention, which'
will meet in Valdez March 29, has
heen made. Fifty delegates were
allowed oach division and the ap
portionment for thih division in
as follows:
Town of Vndlc7,, reservation, H;
Kllamar, Landlock, Fidalgo, 2;
Cordova, Kyak, H; Latouche, I;
Miles Glacier, I; Konnocolt, 2;
Ghitina, 3; Copper Mountah., 1;
Copper Center, i; Valdoz Creek,
Chisna, i; Heward, 5; Sunrise, 1;
Lake, 1; Seldovia, I; Hope, 1;
Krnai, 1; Katalla, 2; Knik. 1;
Girdwood, I; Cook Inlet, i; Ko
diak, 1; Afognak, I; Unafaska, 1;
Unga, I; Chignik, i; Nushagak,
1; Naknek, 1.
•ubsorlbe for th« Prospeotor.
li/Fajestic
JL fJL C. N. JONES, Mgr.
Complete change of program:
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursday
and Saturday.
Saturday Matinee at 2:30 p. m.
Children under 14, 10 c.
If You're Pleased Tell Others.
if not. teli US
pictures WORTH WHILE
TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY 8 and 9:18
MISS O'MALLEY, Pi.nUt
MINING ENGINEER
L. W. STORM. E. M.
VAI.DMZ. ALASKA
Rbf-ortb on Minmb
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(Sbnkbal. Mimna Enqinkkrino
Phowe No. toa
F. BUTTERWORTH
Civil Engineer and)
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Ofllce in Harrington Hldif.
on Water Front Res. P 1H9
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMP VALDEZ No. 10
Meet every Tuesday evening at x o'clock in
Kfwrle Hall All members requested to at
tend T' U. QUINN. ArticChief
Valdefc Lodge No. 168
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday in
each month in McKinley Hall. Visitors aluuys
welcome.
James M. Patterson,.W. M
C. C. Reynolds. See
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O.F.
Visiting and lobjil Odd Fellows nrc re
quested to retfistVr their nuine with the
Valdez Odd KellVws" Club, lteculur
meetings, first nnd\hird Monday.
Cull on 1>.V HITNT. Secretnrv.
FOE
VAI.DKZ AKUIK N'o. 1971
Meet every Friday. 8 i>. in. Kasrle Hall
BUY YOUR BREAD at
VALDEZ BAKERY
Nothing but best materials used.
FRESH BREAD DAIL\
All kinds of Cakes, I'ieH, etc.
made to order
WOOD & HENRICH, Props.
Fagerberg Bros.
NIZINA, ALASKA
General Merchandise
Miners & Prospectors Supplies
Fresh Goods--ReasonabIe Prices
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Why it Pays You to Trade With Us
Wi,h us QUALITY is the watchword
at you want you find here
Wh
w e give you your money's worth
What we say is true
What we do is legitimate
What we promise we fulfill
W e wish to make your acquaintance
Wm be pleased to have you call
Copper River
Draying Co.
Krt'iirhtini; and imssctiirors to nil varis
of; the interior. Uenurul Triu-Uini;
Kd. Wood,
Proprietor
Mclvinley St. Vuldcz
|I«iip Hotel
l'S£A7T££
CffAs. Perry, mgr.
THE BEST Or EVERYTHING
IN THE HEART OF THE CITY ,
135RooHsWiTHfeTH-5QSwHiRooH3
When In Seward [Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
OEORGE SEXTON, PROP.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth >vi Scward, Alaska
FISHER'S BLEND
FLOUR
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DOUGHERTY & FERGUSON.
PlIONE 2.
Valdez Undertaking Co.
Undertaker, Embalmer8
Funeral Directors
R%:'14a GEO. ROBBINS, Mgr.
Steam Heat Electric Lights
THE COPPER BLOCK
Finely Furnished Room* Al! Modern Convenience#
Good -riir piirrcT G ° °d
Goods I nt DUrm Goods
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OP
Native and ¥ ¥ T1V^[D17I? ant* Building
Puget Sound JL^ vJ IVJLlJl—ii\. Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone IS
Patronize a Home Industry
Cbe
Tairbanks Bar
George Krau, Proprietor
Pool, Cigars, Liquors*
Courteous Treatment Phone 100
Ingram & Bush Dealers
Just Arrived Direct from the|
Factories a Large] ^Shipment of
INTEGRIDAD, Rax, RegaU EL SIDELO, Senators, Millionaires
SMOKECRAFT, Reina Victoria, Delmonico BELMONT, Monarch
REPRESENTA, Medio, Full Value, Madrid
Box Trade Solicited at Seattle Price®
Special Price To The Trade
We do a
general
Banking
Business
S BLUM &. <S
— INCORPORATLD —
BANKERS
CAPITAL $ 2. O O.O O 0_
Bank in
rear of
mercantile
department
We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on Time Certificate* of Deposit.