Valdez Daily Prospector
JHTHMSHKD By THE
Prospector Publishing Co.
TtliVM
One Dollar i>or Month: Twal*o Dollars i»er Year
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1912.
ALASKA CAN'T HELP HERSELF.
Editor Thompson of I.ho Fair
banks News-Minor has again tak
en up the white man's burden af
lor having spent the past few
months on the outside. While on
his visit he won a life partner
and accumulated a fund of polit
ical knowledge which has made
him an ardent advocate of home
rule for Alaska. The News-Miner
has adopted the slogan, "Homo
Itule for Alaska."
The editor. spent some lime in
Washington and he believes I he
administration is preparing lo
give Alaska I In? balance <»f the
dose of conservation which will
finish this territory. While vis
iting tin* attorney general's de
part inenl. tic learned that meas
ures |i» conserve the mineral re
sources of Alaska were being pre
pared ami that before the end of
the present year the mineral lands
would lie as completely conserv
ed as the coal, limber and oil
lands are now. Jtcing a true
Alaskan and mindful of the fact
that although Fairbanks is a
ftrolilahlc Held for the agricultur
ist the owls would soon he roost
ing in his print shop if the min
eral ontput of the camp was
checked he promptly registered
a protest as follows:
"Why don't you try this new
theory of the conservation of un
discovered mineral wealth out up
on Nevada, Washington, Oregon
or Montana, where the poor pros
pector can walk out of the emm
1 ry if it doesn't suit him?" we
asked. "It's too late," answered
the attorney general. "They
wouldn't stand for it." And then
he laughed, as much as to say
that Alaska couldn't help iself.
"Did you ever know or hear of a
country that had been developed
except upon its own resources?"
we asked lliem all. and their an
swer was that the government
would have to develop Alaska
tliat when such issue-* as conser
vation and government ownership
had obtained tin* following which
they have in the foiled Stales, no
political parly could afford to
stand in their way. especially up
on the eve of a national election.
\W are li 1*1111y c(iii\ i need 111a I
111<> conservation .»r every re
source of Alaska is «111«• I• > com'
I his session of contrros, ami I In*
conservationists and govern
ment ownership crowd will In; in
full possession of Alaska ami ev
erything1 herein which the govern
ment can confiscate. We lirnily
believe that the government will
l»y the end of (his year have Alas
ka hot I led up so lightly that it
will he necessary f»>r I he govern
ment lo develop the country with
the resources of the govern men I
lest all development he stopped.
We believe lhat Alaska is up
against very many years of abso
lute government ownership and
control, willi I lie one exception of
home rule and a representative
hody of Alaskanstfo recommend lo
congress what cannot he done
wit honl ruining I he country—a
body lhat shall serve as an over
check, to some extent, upon the
faulty theories of (lie conserva
tionists. We believe lhat it is the
intention of the Progressive Re
publicans and the l)emocrals to
give Alaska home rule at this ses
sion, whether we are ready for it
or not, on the ground thai a peo
ple have a right to an expression
of opinion upon their own govern
ment and their own affairs. We
do not believe lhat the appearance
of (iovernor ('lark in Washing
ton, with his argument against
home rule for Alaska, will mater
ially affect the result. Hecause
we believe llinl all these things
are coming lo us and because we
believe that while the disorganiz
ed people of Alaska cannot bring
lo hear upon Washington any
effort or force which Washing
Ion will recognize (the demands
of the different, sections of Alas
ka being almost diametrically op
posed to each other) it occurs to
us Hint the only practical check
Alaska can exert upon tho move
ment of Ihn theorists i* through
a wholly elective legislature, voic
ing its objections and suggestions
from tho capital of Alaska, and
therefore we are for a wholly
elective legislature—as tho only
seeming protection for Alaska and
Alaskans,
Subscribe for the Prospector.
MOOSE "AT HOME"
WELL ATTENDED
First of Series
Given on
day
of 8oolal Events
Last Satur
Night
The "At Home" of the Moose
on Saturday night was attended
by a crowd which comfortably till
ed the commodious club rooms.
The members of the lodge have
a reputation for their hospital
ity but I hey outdid their previous
efforts on Saturday evening.
Mesdaines. Al. (Irigsby, 11. P.
Sullivan and S. Raymond proved
delightful hoslesses. Card games
were indulged and refreshments
served during the evening. The
Moose have just completed pul
ling tin; lloor «if the dancing room
in tin' best possible condition and
many enjoyed themselves until
the arrival «»f Sunday morning
put si slop In the festivities.
The Moose are planning a ser
ies of social evenings for their
friends and will not permit of a
week passing without providing
sMine form of entertainment.
SWAKSON LEASES
LAUNCH B. E. M.
Will Pay Very Close Attention to
the Shipping Business of
the Sound
Tin- launch li. J". M. has been
leased to Cap!. Swanson and John
.Johnson h.v (Jol. Millard and they
will operate her on the sound this
suniuier.
They will In* open for husiue s
to make trips lo any point on tlie j
sound hut will pay special alien- i
lion lo Hie Port Wells trade.
(<apl. Swanson is known lo ev-!
cryhody in the dislriel, having
lieen around this seel ion nl' Alas
ka for more than -<i years and his
friends are legion.
The B. !•'. M. is easily |he liesl j
launch nuiking her home port
along this section of I he coast.
She is equipped with a .'hi h. p.
gasoline engine and has a speed
heller than nine miles per hour.
She alVords comfortable arcoin
modalions for lady passengers as
well as men and has a freight ca
pacily sufficient lo make her very
useful on the sound. There are
a mincer of prospectors along
I he coast who will he sending
shipments of ore to Ihe local mill
and Oapt. Swanson is busy get
ting in touch with them.
If Ihe petition for the cstahlish
menl of a mail route from Valdez
lo Porl Wells and way points is
granted hy Ihe department the B.
F. M. will he among the bidders
for lh • contract. Capt. Swanson
says he is out after the busi
ness and is going to get.
Darn Easy Night.
Tomorrow evening is darn easy
night at the Orphoutn. AI so a lino
change of program with extra
numbers. A now photo slide will
ho shown. LoIh of enjoyment so
don't forgot it. Ton prizes award
oil to lucky ticket holders. Sun
day evening program repeated to
night for last time.
U. 8. SECRET CODES
FOR SALE IN PARIS
j Washington, Feb. 2ft—The sec
ret eoilo of the Htalo department
can he bought, in Paris at. any
time, according to Henry N. Hall
of the New York World, who tes
tified on the pnrchase of the
French Panama canal.
Mr. Mall presented the complete
correspondence between the
government and its minister at
Hogota, Colombia, prior to the
Panama revolution. Ho declared
part of this correspondence, re
lating to revolutionary mattors,
had been suppressed by Presi
dent Roosevelt.
Weather Report.
Maximum temperature.... 4ft
Minimum temperature.... 12
Moan temperature 2ft
Temperature at 6 p. m..,15
Clear, light breeze.
E. M. BLADE, Observer.
ajestic
JLfJL 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. tell us.
PICTURES WORTH WHILE
TWO SHOWS NIGHTLY 8 and 9:16
MISS O'MALLEY, PUnfat
MINING ENGINEER
U. W. STORM. E. M.
ffmromTB on Minmb
Patknt Sukykys
Qknkbau Mining E Nat nbkmnq
MISCELLANEOUS
Pmonb No. »oa
F. BUTTERWORTH
Civil Engineer and
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Ottlce in Harrington DIiIk.
on Water I-'ront
Krs. Phone. 1RU
CAMP VALDEZ No. 10
Meet every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in I
Kacle Hall- All members requested to at-1
tend T" O. QOlNfj. Artie Chief
Vald ez Lodge
No 168.
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications ttrst Wednesday In
each month in McKinley Hall. Visitors always
welcome.
James M. Patterson.. W. M
C. C- Reynolds. Sec
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O.F.
Visiting and local Odil Fellows are re
quested to register their name with the
Valdez Odd Fellows' Club. Regular
meetings, first and third Monday.
Call on 1'. s. HITNT. Secretary.
FOE
VALDKZ AKUIK No. ism
Meet every Friday. H i>. ni. Kairle Hull
BUY YOUR BREAD at
VALDEZ BAKERY
Nothing but best materials lined.
FRESH BREAD DAILY
All kinds of Cakes, Pies, etc.
made to order
WOOD & HENRICH, Props.
Fagerberg Bros.
NIZINA, ALASKA
General Merchandise
Miners & Prospectors Supplies
Fresh Goods—Reasonable Prices
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TELL US YOUR STOVE TROUBLE
We Have A Cure For It
If you have an old Stove or Rangef nearly worn out,
it is False Economy to buy extra parts for the same.
The Cheapest and Most Economical way is to pur
chase a new one.
We carry the famous MONARCH Range. Will save
you from one third to one-half of your fuel bill.
We also carry a large line of cheaper Ranges, Cook
Stoves, Heating Stoves and Oil Heaters.
Copper River
Draying Co.
KreliililiiiK un<l iMussenirers to all purls
of the interior. CJeneral TiucWintf
fekl. Wood, - Proprietor
McKinley Si. Vul.le/
ffcup Hotei
EUROPEAN^
SEATTLE
C//AS. PEfWY, MM.
THE BESTOrEVEPTTHING
IN THE HEART OF THEC1TY ,
135BooH.sWimBiTH-505iHttfRooM5
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, Prop.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Avi
ScwAftD. Alaska
FISHER'S BLEND
FLOUR
AT
DOUGHERTY & FERGUSON.
l'HONE 2.
Valdez Undertaking Co.
Undertaker, Embalmem
Funeral Directors
Phor*. 14$
PKon§
GEO. ROBB1NS, Mgr.
Steam Heat
Electric Lights
THE COPPER BLOCK
finely burnished Rooms
Al! Modern Convenience*
Good
Goods
THE BUFFET
Good
Goods
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Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
Native and
Puget Sound
ALL KINDS OF
LUMBER
and Building
Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right
W. M. FINICAL, Mgr.
Patronize a Home Industry
Phone 18
the
Tairbanks Bar
George Krau, Proprietor
Pool, Cigars, Liquors
Courteous Treatment
Phone 100
Ingram & Bush
Exclusive Cigar
Dealers
Just Arrived Direct from the
Factories a Large Shipment of
INTEGRIDAD, Rex, R.g.W
EL SIDELO, Senators, Millionaire*
SMOKECRAFT. Rein. Victoria, Delmonico BELMONT, Monarch
REPRESENT A, Medio, Full Value, Madrid
Box Trade Solicited at Seattle Prices
Special..Price To The Trade
We do a
general
Banking
Business
S BLUM & (a;
— ! N C PPOPATC I> -
BANKERS
C AP I TA L .? O t. •>, G OO.H
Bank in
rear of
mercantile
department;
We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on Time Certificate* of Deposit.
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