THE SHORTEST ROUTE
To The Tatiana Strike is By Way
of Valdez and the Cop
per River.
Aprn|ms nf the l»ig strike on the
Tatuum river, it is well at this time
to take note as to its lneatinn ami
the liest means nf getting there.
The place is now known as Fair
hank Station ami is located in the
flood Pasture country, a short dis
tance above Bates Hapids. and not
far above where the Delta river
empties into the Tanana.
From the most reliable informa
tion, derived from those on or near
the ground, we learn that the dis
covery is rich, and covers a large
section of country. The gravel is
easy to work and a plentiful supply
of water altnumls everywhere.
The best route to take to this now
auriferous country for those who
desire to reach there early in the
season, with a season’s outfit, is to
start from Valdez, and either cross
the glacier and follow down the
Klutenn river to the Copper river,
or else take the government trail,
which leads to tlx* same place,
thence up the Copper to the Slana
river, up the Slana river to Men
tasta pass, thence across tlx* pass
to the Tanana crossing. This i<
the route at present used by the
mail carriers on their weekly trips
to and from Valdez to tlx* Yukon
—the distance from Mentasta pass
to the Tanana being only •'<(> miles.
From the Tanana crossing down
the river to tlx* diggings is a very
simple trip, as the snow in that
country is never very deep. Tlx*
schedule time for the mail from
Valdez to the Tanana crossing is
hut seven days, so it may easily he
inferred that it is not a very tedious
or laborious trip.
Another good route to the dig
gings, by way of Valdez, is to fol
low the aliovo mentioned mail '
route as far as the mouth of the
Chistuehina river; thence up the
Chistuehina river to Slate creek;
thence about 45 miles over a fairly
level country to the head of the
Delta river; thence down the Delta
river to the Tanaua river and the
immediate neighorhood of the dig
gings. This latter is the route
taken two years ago by a number
of men who sledded to Slate creek
and from there continued on to the
Tanana to prospect. Failing in
their search they returned to Slate
creek, where the put in the rest of
the season.
Either of the foregoing routes is
very good and will take parties to
their destination better, quicker'
anil cheaper than any other way.
While the foregoing remarks re
ferred to sledding, the same will |
hold good for those who anticipate
a summer trip with horses, there
being good feed all the way.
After leaving the Copper river
valley game may be found in
nhnnbance.
The entire trip from Valdes by
way of the Chistuehina route is
about 410 miles, and by way of
Mentasta pass is about 175 miles
farther.
As mentioned in another column,
two men left here on Tuesday last
and wdl take the short route via
the Chistuehina. They expect to
reach Bates rapids in 25 days or
less.
Going to Tanana Strike.
On Tuesday, last, \V. H. Haws
and .1. Huntington left town headed
for the new gold fields on the
Tanana near Bates rapids. They
are the first in the race and leave
with a good outfit and good dog
teams. They anticipate an agree
able trip, as most of the route is
along water courses, where they
will find plenty of ice at this season
of the year.
The trails lending to the interior
are lined for several miles with
teams of all kinds. There are sev
eral hundred horse and dog teams
working between town and the
summit of the government trail.
The travel over the glacier will not
be as large as heretofore, but a
numlier of the old-timers are going
that way. A numlier have gotten
as far as the relief station.
Leave vour nrooertv for re*'* or
The Nizina Commissioner.
Mr. .1. .1. tiodfrey. tile newly il|>- '
jHiintnl einiiiiiis'inner fertile Nizina 1
district is a young attorney of Seat
tle. having been admitted to the.
Washington liar in It tty. after
studying law for several wars in
the olliee of ItaUsillilll. KeJIeller!
«V Kniory. lie came to Valdez in!
•lune, to represent some min
ing people of Seattle, and has been
here almost continuously since.;
Mis appointment is the result of a I
petition signed by all the property
owners of the district.
Considerable comment has been
made regarding the appointment
of Mr. tiodfrey. it lieing staled that !
he was going into that country in
the employ of the Chititu Develop
ment Co., of which Mr. Uob’t lllei
is the general manager. This is a
mistake, and in justice to Mr. tiod
frey, and also to Judge Wicker
sham, who certainly would not
allow such a condition of affairs,
we make correction of this false
rumor. The property owners in
that section wanted a commissioner
appointed, and as no man could
afford to go into that country sim
ply for the fei s allowed him, Judge
W icker-dinm agreed to appoint such
an nllicer on condition that the1
property ow ners and miners in that
section would subscribe a salary
sulliciciit to induce a reliable man
to accept the appointment. This
they have done, and the following
amounts have been siib-eribed, to
lie paid from March 1, to Oct. 1.
K. C. Van iSruudt. if d (HI
A. II. McNeer. d 00
Clias. Koppus . , . *» on
Frank Kermui. A on
.1. K. McAlpine .Id 00
Alaska Copper Co.'.’2d on
(1. A. Drown . d no,
M. T. Rowland .in no'
(1. W. F. Johnson. d no
Copper River Mining Co. 10 no
Chittitu Development Co. . . do 00!
Nizina Trading Co.1(1 (Ml i
I
Additional Local
King A White.
Kendrick for signs.
Wellington coal for sale at ollice
of the l*. 1*. A N. Co.
A nice line of tine cutlery just
received at Brownells.
All kinds of ruhher, felt and lea-'
ther shoes at the Lion store.
If you want a watch, and a good
one, call and see us. Kern’s.
Childrens Sleds. Strong, up-to
date, and cheap at Kiehards.
A new. unfurnished lodging house
for rent, inquire at Valdez Market;
also one side of new market for a
grocery Business.
Everything to wear for man, wo
man and child at J. Fish A Co
Chase and Sanlmrn’s Celebrated
Coffee is to lie had at Hcmplc A
Dougherty’s.
“The Tailor makes the man.”
See the American Tailors. Kcy
stode avenue.
Hathaway A* Kaake have now
on hand a full line of Window
glass of all sizes.
Parker Bunk House, on Key
stone Ave. Bunk, stove and wood.
All comforts, 2oe per day.
All kinds of woolen overshirts
and heavy and light wool under
wear at tlie Lion store.
We have in stock a complete
line of ingrain wall-papers, $1,00
per roll. King & White.
Levy & Co. are doing a jobbing
business in cigars, having a large
assortment of the best brands.
An ounce of prevention is better
than a whole house afire. You i
can get the ounce at Yakshaw’s. j
Crescent baking powder is used
by all government institutions,!
hospitals, etc., where good and
economic qualities are required.
For sale at Brown’s.
The Valdez Distilled Soda Water
Co. has the thanks of the l>oys of
the Prospkitor for a case of their
wet goods. This company is doing
a good business, and they niuke an
excellent soda, ginger ale, sarsapa
rilla and soft drinks and they
should have a good patronage.
W. E. Bouschor] leaves this week
for the Nizina country for the pur
jiose of putting up and operating
the sawmill for the Nizina Lumber
Co. Mr. Bouschor is not only a
good mechanic but is an excellent
young man and will be greatly
missed in Valdez society circles.
After his season’s work is finished
Mr. Bouschor will go to Stanford
University in California, and take
» r
Meals a la Carte Open All Night
“Wi Ride I’s”
Most Elegant Restaurant in the Northwest.
Cor. Keystone and McKinley Valdez, Alaska
Loomis
T ransportation
Company
Contracts Freight to aii Interior Points.
Freighting by sleighs begins Feb.
1st Freight consigned to them
must be in Valdez by Eebruary25
First Pack Train leaves Valdez May
25 Best line of Saddle Horses
in the Northwest
Trading Posts at Tonsina and Ni/ina Full Line
Miners and Prospectors Supplies.
SEATTLE MARKET
DEALERS IN
Meat and Poultry of all kinds
in large quantities.
F W SMALL, Prop
Cor McKinley and Keystone, Valdez
Cameron Golden
1895 PioneerTonsorial Parlor 1598
Tile Oldest and Most
Reliable in Town.
Ladies’ Shampooing
a Specialty.
Ladies’ and Gents’ Baths
Porcelain Tubs. Fresh
and Salt Water
Baths. Rooms Sep
arate from the Shop.
All Modern Improvements
II. R. Elliott E. E. Smith |
Douglas City Pharmacy
Wholesale and
Retail Druggists
Douglas City, Alaska.
From an exchange we learn that
a scientist, from actual observation,
makes the statement that blonde!
heads possess the largest and red
heads the smallest number of hairs;
the former having 150,(XX) hairs
while the latter has but 30.(XX); of
|
course, he being a learned gentle- ^
man, we have no desire to doubt i
his statement, but we were always I
of the belief that the least number j
of hairs were on bald heads and j
we actually know some people in !
town who have not much more
than 30 hairs on their heads.
New books at Richard’s circulat
ting library—over 1000 !>ooks to
select from. Only 5c to read a l»ook
—cheaper than stealing them.
On your way to the interior stop,
and have a good dav’a rest at Ho*«>] i
VALDEZ iU ? Ilf (0.
Complete abstracts of title
to all mineral and other
claims in the Valdez Min
in" district. inelndiii" the
Prince William Sound,
Copper River, (’histuchi
na and the Chisna dis
tricts.
Mads Eurnishcd to Valdez
Tovi lots
■
Valdez, Alaska
! For Assays Send Your Ore To
L R. CAMPBELL
I'KICKS.
Gold. Silver and Copper $.‘1.50
Gold and Silver - 1.50
Copper - 2.00
j Lead - - - 2.00
| ELLAMAR ALASKA
5. fi. MATHEWS,
Man ■ Min;.
Steam Fitting and
Water Heating.
LIVE AM) LET LIVE. Valdez.
i
HOTEL bILLER.
Headquarters for VALDEZ People
120 Rooms. Rates 50e, $1.00 and
$1.50 per day. First class res
taurant in connection. Free
bus. Opposite U. S. Postolliec.
W. G. POTTS, Manager.
Cor. 1st Ave. and
University St. SEATTLE
s
Town Lots for Sale.
Lots in Sexton Addition to Val
dez: For information call on the
undersigned at the office of Leedy
«fc Kelsey. George Sexton.
J7/Kii iv. PttNXiiiv.
1 & MVIQATiON CO.
Carrying U. S. Mail and Express.
Str. Nome City
Str. Excelsior
Str. Santa Ana
Str. Shelikoff
y From Seattle F'or Valdez. »:h of eneh
lieHij h. F'roin Valdez fur Seattle. -I’tli
' of eneh inon , | .
F oin Seatth for Valdez. I'ook Inlet and
1 way ports, -.’ll.|, of oneh n.i iith. F rom
i Vnnhz lor Siailh and way por Si h of
eaeh month.
From Seatt i“ for V aide/, t’ook Inlet and
1 way pori.» _ > !• of », e|i month. F rom
I Valdez lor Seattle and way ports. l'_’th of
eaeh month.
F i"ii i Valdez to | nala-ka and wav ports
| -'•Mho r a eh month, eonneetinjt with Str.
F.\eel-ior from Seattle. Arrive- at Val
dez litid of eaeh month, eonneetinji with
sir. Nona-t'iiy foi Seattle.
t <>iii|ianv ri 'i rvt - rijrlil t<> clianjji- -tcaiiirr- nr ilatt* nf -ailin''
wit limit lint ire.
Sen IT If Ollier i; IStliMintr.
Smii Kniuri^ru Olfirr :mm'iilif.irnia St.
• llie.l"*' Oilier—.*:! River St.
New ^ uric Olliei—'.l.’i lJ||iU,i|| St.
J. C. Martin,
Agent.
PHONE 18.
Three Sailings each Month from Seattle
Str. PORTLAND
Leave* Seattle fur Valdez direct Fell. 1*t. Leaves
\ aide/ ini- Seattle direct mi oralnitit Keli. Sth, land
ing |>ti—enger.- in *i.\ day* after leaving Valdez.
Str. BERTHA.
Sail- fri.tn Seattle via. Juneau. loth «tf eaeli iiumtli.
Saji* fi'uiii \ aide/, via Juneau, 'Joth of eaeli mouth.
IM'K XOTIt’K WILL UK c|\ KX <»K KITI'UK SAlLIXti l>ATFIS.
Passenger Service Unequalled.
For rapid delivery of Freight and for
I’a ■"■enger Hate* and l!ertli> apply to
VMDfZ DOCK t NUOtt (ML
San KiiANvisro Om. k. :iin San*,.m. St. FRANK .1. KIXtiHORX,
Srvrrt.K Aei-eV. s| Y -h r Way. Secretary. '
James Carroll, Seattle Agent.
STRICTLY
FIRST CLASS.
AMERICAN
AND
EUROPEAN Pl_ A N .
* old Northern
Only Billiard Hall In The City.
St. Clair & Lauer* Props.
Felix's Restaurant.
Regular Meals.
Short Orders
A Specialty.
McKinley St.
Valdez.
The Bohemian Saloon
Liquor and Cigars,
None Better.
McKinley St. Between Keystone and Glacier Ave.
WM. WORKMAN 1>. MAGNESON
Workman’s Road House
First roadhouse huilt on Government
Trail. Can aeeomodate 50 people, has large
warm ham for 20 horses and good quarters
for dogs. Good meals and everything the
musher desires.
Twenty Miles From Valdez.
THE COTTONWOOD INN
On Tasnuna Trail, at Cottonwood Camp. 45 Miles From
Valdez and 25 Miles form Workman’s Uoadkoyjsc. AH
Accommodations for Man or Ik-ast.
WORTMAN and MAGNESON, Proprietor,