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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1912.
THE 8EARCHLIQHT OF PUBLIC
ITY.
When Judge Rosalsky of New
York permitted himself to become
the tool of Mortimer L. SehitT, a
millionaire, to satisfy a private
grievance against his ex-valet,
Koike E. Brandt, he no doubt be
lieved the matter was disposed of
when be sentenced Uie unfortun
ate foreigner to 30 years in tbe
penitentiary. It is such willing
tools as Judge Rosalsky appears
to have been which lias caused tbe
present agitation for a law which
would make their recall possible
and has shown the power of pub
licity to right a wrong. No soon
er is the searching light of pub
licity turned on the conspirators
who robbed Brandt of his liberty
lo gratify Millionaire SchifT's ven
geance than they hasten to ex
plain or confess. The Portland
Oregonian says the panic among
Brandt's accusers and the judge
and police otTicers, who are ac
cused of a conspiracy Lo railroad
the valet to prison for 30 years,
goes far to sustain the version
of the case given by Brandt and
his lawyers. This is that, after
his discharge by SehitT, Brandt
went to SchifTs house one even
ing at the invitation of a mem
ber of the family, that he had an
altercation with SehitT and was
arrested at the latter's request;
that, after pleading not guilty to
a charge of burglary, be was in
duced to plead guilty by the
promise of a light sentence; that
police officers conspired with de
tectives and lawyers employed by
SehitT to manufacture a false
criminal record f«»r him; that
Judge Rosalsky, in examining
him, tried to trap him into an
admission of gnilt; that the men
concerned in the conspiracy had
a conference, with Rosalsky four
days before sentence was passed.
Gorroborating this version of
the case are these facts: Police
Lieutenant Wooldridge confesses
to the grand jury I hat the report
on Brandt's record which he
signed was false: Bourne, the
servant whose statement that
Brand! broke into SchilT's house
formed the main basis of the
burglary charge, breaks down nl
terly on the witness stand and
cannot recall the cvcnls to which
he formerly testified; Justice
(ierard grants Brandt's release
on writ of habeas corpus after
severely condemning llosalsky's
conduct, holding in elTecl that the
trial was no trial at all; the at
torney-general and district attor
ney oppose the writ only on the
legal ground thai the case can
not be opened, but expresses a
purpose to sifl it to the bottom;
Rosalsky hurriedly grants a new
trial live years after the man has
been sent to Danncmora prison;
Governor Hix hastens steps to
wards granting a pardon. This
stampede to right a wrong is the
fruit of publicity.
The means by which Brandt
was imprisoned find a parallel in
these days only in the terrorism
of the Russian police or of a
Spanish-American despot. They
have a close family resemblance
to the letters de cachet which the
French kings granted to their fa
vorites ami which ordered the
imprisonment of a person in the
baslile for even indefinite term
without trial and.even without in
formation as to the nature of his
ofTense. Such crimes ns that
committed against Brand! could
only he committed in the Unit
ed Slates if) a stale and city ruled
by such an organization as Tam
many. which regards official pow
er solely as I he means of grat ify
ing the greed, ambition or ven
geance of its members. A stale
thus ruled is an oligarchy, hav
ing a republican government on
ly in form.
The Brandt case is ample, reply
lo those men, most, numerous and
influential in New York, who con
demn criticism of Ihe courts as
attacks on the integrity of Ihe
judiciary and who oppose the re
call of judges as^ destructive of
their independence. But for such
criticism, Brandt, might have
served tho full 30 years in pris
on and rotted there. Tho recall
may be tho only means of golting
rid of such Judges as Rosalsky
in a state whoro all tho machin
ery for his impeachment is un
der the control of his sponsors,
Why Is It? and the Answer.
Tho question has been &ske<
all over: Why is it the Big Plac
has taken the lead and is forgim
further and further ahead. Th
answer, although a long one, wi]
be answered as follows: The Bii
Place at the present time give
their patrons more for the mono
than any other place. Anheuse
beer on draught, served witl
merchant's lunch. This is th
first time that Eastern beer hai
been on draught in Alaska, an*
the lunch can't be duplicated any
where. The Big Place is mos
complete in its line of amuse
ments, cigars and bar accommo.
dations. It is always boosting foi
Valdez, and through doing so i!
helping itself. Everyone who h
a resident of Valdez realizes tha
even so it's helping their hoim
and Valdez is now forging to th<
front and leaving other places be
hind.
The American Press servicc
installed in the Biff Place everj
day has treated quite a few sub
scribers, who come in and look al
the pictures of notable events re
produced by photograph. The
Big Place was first and still is tin
only one trying to make business
conditions look better by pulling
on 8-hour shifts. Everybody i.s
welcome to make it their head
quarters and lounging place and
the public is heartily welcome to
do likewise, with no restriction*
don't have to spend your money
if you don't want to. All we ask
is your presence—that alone
makes us alive. Deliver the
goods to tho Valdez people and
they will be your patrons and
boost for them and they will boost
for you.
The American Press service
for today: Iloosac tunnel block
aded by railroad collision, Roose
velt and the head of his commit
tee, section of big Chinese city
mined by fire. Come on in, the
water's fine.
Champagne Cock-taii.
If your down-heartednessf# does
not abate,
Call at the Big Place, and exhil
iaralo.
We'll liven you up—we never fail;
Try our live one—a champagne
eock-lail.
Weather forecast for Valdez:
March, business is fair; April,
business is belter; May, business
is good.
Visit tlie Big Place, the largest
on I he Alaskan coast; throw in
wilh the boosters and be a 1 ivn
one.
Notice of Election.
Notice is hereby given that a
municipal election will be held
Tuesday, April 2, 1912, at the old
tire hall, in the town of Valdez,
for the purpose of electing seven
councilman and one member ol
the school board. The polls will
he open at 9 a. m. and will closc
at 7 p. in. of said day.
The qua!ideations of an elector
for councilman shall be as fol
lows. He shall be a male citizen
of the United States or one who
has declared his intentions to be
come such, of the age of twenty
one years, and shall have been
a bona flde resident of Alaska for
one year, and of the town of Val
dez for six months preceding such
election.
The following persons shall be
qualified electors for the school
board: All adults who are citi
zens of the United States, or who
have declared their intention to
become such, and who are resi
dents of the Valdez school dis
trict. W. H. CRARY,
Town Clerk.
Orpheum Dark Tonight.
There wall he no show at the
Orpheum tonight on account ol
the Eagle entertainment. The
following program will be on to
morrow evening:
Selection, orchestra.
"A Sonata of Souls," a classic
story with a great plot.
"The. Little Flower Girl," prettj
melodrama that will make a hil
with all.
"The Poet and the People,'
historic picture with expensive
stage settings.
"The Bashful Son," scream
comic.
Prizes given away, souvenirs.
Good music.
New Wall Papers.
Jnst received a large shipmcn
of wall paper on tho Northwest
ern. All the latest patterns. Nov
bning opened. Come in and se<
them. C. C. RUDOLPH.
Fop tale.
300 ft. of hose--200 ft. con
veying and 100 ft. of pressure a
a bargain. G. F. GUTHRIE.
The only practical tailor 1i
Valdez, Ben (Silverman. 'Photn
108.
CAMERON DAVIS
THE MAJESTIC
AMUSEMENT CO.
H. C. DAVIS, Mgr.
Complete change of program 01
8unday, Tuesday and Thursday
Week days one show at 8 p. m
8undays two shows at 8 and
9:15 p. m.
VAUDEVILLE SPECIALTIES
PICTURES WORTH WHILE
Jaok Surryhne, Musical Director
MINING ENGINEER
L. W. STORM. £. M.
RBROHTB ON MlNKB
Patknt Sunykvb
Qenbbal. Mining ENaiNMKRINQ
Phon* No. tog
F. BUTTERWORTH
Civil Engineer and*
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Ofllcp in Harrington tilde.
on Water Front lies. Phone. IRI
MISCELLANEOUS
CAMP VALDEZ No. 10
Meet every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock In
Eagle Hall- All members requested to at
tend TV G. QUINN. ArtlcChief
Valdes Lodge
No 168.
Free and Accepted Masons
Regular Communications first Wednesday in
each month in McKlnley Hall. Visitors always
welcome.
James H. Patterson,,W. M
C. C- Reynolds. Sec
VIsitincr and local Odd Fellows are re
(lueated to register their name with the
Valdez Odd Fellows' Club. Regular
meetings. Hrst and third Monday.
Call on P. S. HUNT. Secrctarv.
FOE
VAL.DKZ AKUIK No. 1»71
I Meet every Friday. H i>. m. Kugle Hull
BUY YOUR BREAD at
VALDEZ BAKERY
Nothing but best materials used.
FRESH BREAD DAIL\
All kinds of Cakes, Pies, etc.
made to order
WOOD & HENRICH, Prop..
Fagerberg Bros.
NIZINAt ALASKA
General Merchandise
Miners & Prospectors Supplies
Fr«*h Goodi-Reuonibl* Prices
Valdez Sheet Metal Works
Manufacturers of
YAKSHAW STOVES
Plumbing, Steam" and Hot
Water Heating, Pumps and
Well Point*.
Sheet Metal Work of Every
Description, Hose Valve*,
Iron Pipe, Fitting*.
A Snap
For sale at, a big sacrifice, the
famous Ptarmigan Drop road
house. Sale includes supplies or
hand which are worth half the
prico asked. Horse, saddle, harr
ness and sleighs. Stabling for 3C
horaos, yoar's supply of wood all
' cut. This is a snap for the righl
] party to start business for smal
, money. All goes at half price
Will givo timo on half purchase
price if nocossary. I have inter,
ests outside which requires mj
. time. Business will pay wagei
I and purchase prico in six months
Fine locality to prospect. Hum
mer trade always good. John Oil
i lispie, proprietor, or C. G. Rob
» oris, Gamp Comfort, my agent, o
Smith & Bunnell, Valdee,
Are You Satisfied With the Shoes
You Have Been Wearing?
If you bought them from us we know you are, and if not it will
pay you to do so
We carry a Full Line of the Best Known Brands
NETTLETON'S, STAR BRANDS, BURT & PACKARD'S,
MEYERS, NAPA-TAN and HUNK1-DOR1
MEN'S SHOES
In Vici Kid
Gun Metal
Chrome Calf
Patent Leather
'WE WALK ON
stars
JO CAN YOU"
f.
3Ta* Han1
OHOK3
am: nr-n-KH.
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LADIES' SHOES
In Velvet
Satin
Cravenette
Patent Leather
CHILDREN'S SHOES IN ALL STYLES
Copper River
Draying Co.
FrelttliLin? and passnntrers to all purls
ol the Interior. General Trucking
fckl. | Wood, - Proprietor
McKinley St.- Valdcz
fl«up Horn
SEATTLE
C/fAS. Perpy, mop.
Till BEST Or EVERYTHING
IN THE HEART OT THE CITY ,
135RooHsWlmBATH-50SjumiRoin<s
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, PROP.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Avk Siward, Alaska
FISHER'S BLEND
FLOUR
AT
DOUGHERTY & FERGUSON
PHONE 2.
Valdez Undertaking Co.
Undertaker, Embalmers
Funeral Directors
148 GEO. ROBBINS, M«r.
steam neat
Electric Light*
THE eOPPER BLOCK
Finely Furnished Room* All Modern Conveniences
Good Tiir DIIITCCT G ° °d
Goods I nt DUrrtl Goods
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
Native and 1 ¥ TIV/IDITO ant^ Building
Puget Sound JL^ V/1VJI15IZj£x Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 1
Patronize a Home Industry
c n*
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, Rex, RegaU EL SIDELO, Senators, Millionaire*
SMOKECRAFT, Rein* Victoria. Delmonico BELMONT, Monarch
REPRESENTA,- Medio, Full Value, Madrid
Box Trade Solicited at Seattle Prices
Special Price To. The Trade
We do a
general
Banking
Business!
S-BLUM &
NCOR P O R AT CD
BANKERS
CAPITAL $ F.OOOOO."
Bank in
rear of
mercantile
department
We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest on Time Certificates of Deposit