That the Alaska seal herds are leav
ing the Northern rookeries and going j
to the desolate coasts of Tierra del
Fugo and parts of the Chilean shore in
the Straits of Magolleu, is now the be
lief of many old sealers and officers of
steamships that have passed through
the straits*
Capt C. F. IJalcome, who has spent j
inany years sealing aronnd the Aleu
tian islands, the St. Paul islands, the ,
Pi ibilof islands,- and further ftortb, de- i
dares the scarcity of the seal herds
was becoming so pronounced that the
fact had been remarked upon by all
men connected with the business. He j
says that constant slaughter of the
Inal at their rookeries, and especially
the killing of the young male, v. as hav
ing the tendency of exterminating the,
animals. Aside from this, he believes
that large colonies of the animals have ,
gone to the far southern shore.
Start New Store Building.
The new atore of the V. B. & M. Co.,
is at last under way, a crew of men be
ing at work today excavating for the
foundations. Jack Sheldon who is in
charge of the work, returned yesterday
with some lumber which he.Secufed at
Juneau, and the work of construction
will be rushed as rapidly 8s possible so
that the place will he ready for oc-!
cupancy by fall,
Jessie, a young native woman who is
well known to all those who travel on
upper Copper river, died recently, leav
ing a family of small children. The
oldest child is less than five years old.
An attempt was made by some of the
white men of that section to have the
government provide food for these
helpless children< aud the government
officials kindly agreed to provide the
rations but insisted that the children
mtlst go to Copper Center and pack
the food back to Chistucnina them
selves.
Mothers—We have the Best Shoe
for little folks ever put together.
A flexible and wide extension sole,
very stylish and durable. This is
the ideal shoe for children. Sizes
5s to 2s at A. L. Levy & Co!
Harry A. Van’s Mammoth Moving
Picture Show passed through town
yesterday enroute to Seward, where an
Entertainment will be given. After
the return of the Bsrtha a show will be
given at Valdez, which according to
Van will beat anything of the kind
eteir presented here. MoviDg pictures
fend illustrated songs and other spec
ialties .
Dr. H. COCKERILLB
DENTIST
Second Street
On Reservation VaLDEZ
NOTICE
Yon ate hereby notified that if you
want anything and it is correct;
' ^ou can find it at
j. E. WOLF
The Outfitter
SWAN CORNER VALDEZ
H. R Leslie H. W. Panter
VALDEZ TRANSFER GO.
General T rucking and
Freighting to all Parts of
the Interior & & &
Office McKinley
Near Broadway Phone 66
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Most Magnificent Display
Of Cream' White and Colored Goods For Summer Gowns and Costumes
SERGES, PANAMAS, POPLINS, LUSTRES, COL
ORED MOHAIRS, FANCY LOUISINNES, FANCY
FRENCH TAFFETAS, IN NEW CHECKS AND
STRIPES. SEWING SILK.
Exclusive Dress Patterns
HLttlUII« MOTILE CO., lie.
i■ I - Mi, ,1, , m ——
Everything for Ladies at Ladies
Bazaar.
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Henekels “Twin Brand” razors are
the be t that any money can buy. Owl
Drug Co.
The relatives of Chas. Debord ar
rived y&fiterdfiy on the Bertha,'and all
business in connedtidn with his estate
has been settled. The representatives
of the estate are a sistfer, Mrs. J. L.
Donthit and Mrs. L. A. Debord, of
Moctezuma, Mexico. They were ac
companied by Judge W. K. Jones, an
attorney from Del Bio, Teias.
We handle the very Best of Sugar
cured Hams and Bacon at Valdez
Market, Phone 29.
Gents Ties and Hosiery at Ladies’
Bazaar.
Sacks Wanted—The city will buy
dry, sound coal sacks delivered at the
old City Hall, Keystone Ave. See W.
H. Crary, Town Clerk. Deliveries must
be made Friday afternoon or evening.
Dry Sacks, in good condition,
will be bought by C. S. Bratton,
at Valdez Dock.
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Do you want a toy’s shoe that
will wear? Get & Billy Buster at
Levy^s.
50 styles of new oriental trim
mings, complete stock at V. B. &
M. Co.
Follow the crowd to the Mon
tana and see the he# moving
S pictures.
Green River Whiskey arid Olym
pia Reer—•'Jhat^s all, at the Horse
shoe.
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WikidePs
Restaurant
For A First-Class Meal
Steam Heat Electric Eight
The Co|>|>er Block
Buffet
Good Goods Good Gddds
Finely Furnished Rooms Adi Modern Conveniences
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the northern
% Tirst-Class Bar
Muir fa, Burgundy, Zinfattdd, Claret, Sauteme,
Port, Sherry. Budweiser, Olympia, and Blue
Ribbon—Pints or Quarts.
High Grade Goods Handled Exclusively
SEATTLE HOTEL
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Warm rooms, newly furnished .Conven
iently located in the heart of the city.
Cobb, & Wilson
Proprietors
Gold Dust Exchange.
Family Liquor Store.
Bottled Goods Best Brands Whiskey Port Wine
Sherry Riesling Angelica Sauterne
Blackberry Brandy Claret by the Bottle or Gallon
Rainier Bottled Beer
Order By Phone Delivery Free Phone 6