SPECIAL SALE of fancy toilet soaps
and handkerchiefs.
PHONE 25
Our Allovers and Trim-NEWGOODS-IndiaLinens
mings of Medallions, etc., Lace and Embroidery in
must be seen to be appre- sertions and edgings in
dated. different widths.
CLOTHING that will Men’s Cashmere HOSE Our GROCERIES are
wearandalways look well, in Light and Dark Colors. _.
New Line of Men’sNEG- HATS and known forthelrgood
LIGEE SHIRTS. SHOES. QUALITY.
W. C. Stull, Graduate Optician.
Mace Faints.
Teal sausage every Saturday
City Market
Finn* for sale—apply t» Mrs. F.
J. Date.
3 |KHimf» Bucket Lard 45c at the
Taldci Market.
Military Hair Brasher at Broad
way Pharmacy.
Lowney’k randier fresh, Broad
way Pharmacy.
Well seasoned Pork Sausage ‘Kk
Eh at Y’aldei Market.
50-ceat French dinners are a new
departure at WftidelV
Work wnroted by a strong willing
woman. Call on Mrs. Bannister.
Yonr old clothes can be restored
to a respectable condition at the
Taldez laundry, Keystone ave.
Dr. Arwine and his large party
has reached the Ernestine, where
be wan joined by Bart Stevens.
A large amount of cannery ma
chinery was shipped from Belling
ham to Yakutat on the Eneelsior.
For Rent—The best storeroom
in Valdes, cheap to permanent
tenant, inquire at Bank of Valder.
Bottled beer can now he secured
from the Valdes Brewing Co.,phone
37. Delivered to aiiy part of town.
The Copper river this- vcar is in
better condition for sledding- than
ever before, as it is glare ice all the
way.
Jas. Fish, Sr., licensed real es
tate agent, McKinley st., Valdez.
Telephone 13. Properties for sale
or rent.
Wellington coal (15 per ton or
(1.25 per sack, delivered. J.C. Mar
tin, agent, or Copper River Dray
isig Co.
FOR SALE—A large Columbia
Graphophone with records. Price
reasonable. Apply to Mrs. King
born.
sergeant Stuart, of the signal
corps, was yesterday joined by his
wife and little son, who camfe on
the Excelsior.
Tibbetts and his outfit are now
between the Ernestine and Ton
sina, heading for his camp near
Mt. Wrangell.
Mrs. W_ S. Amy arrived on the
Excelsior amd will likely reman all
season. Site eame alone leaving
her daughter at school.
The Bteamer Bertha left the ways
at Eagle harbor on March &Ist, she
was thoroughly overhauled and re
paired, and is- now .on her regular
ran.
A few af the mashers for points
Bp the Copper river have reached
the Gakona, but the larger part of
them are now at or near Copper
Center.
H- A. Van Amringe, represent
ing the house of Cyrus Noble, came
on the Excelsior, and continued
•« t* the westward. He will return
on the same boat.
W. B. Robison, of Seattle, came
Up on the Excelsior and will return
oo> the same beat, he- » here as a
representative of the Bellingham
and Olympia breweries.
The Harriett party hound for
Hizina aw wow on the Copper river
aeai the Chrttyna. At the Ernes
tine they got the aid of seven addi
tional horses, and are going along
rapidly with 20 horses in all.
Geo. Esterly and party are to
day at the Tonsina and making
good lieadwwy. Whew at Ok Tiek
heir Geoq$e strained his buck in
lifting a heavy load.. His wife is
enjoying the trip into the Birina
diggings very math.
Col. E. E. Coy has been in Val
dez for two weeks past. He is
largely interested in the Kayak
legion in coal and oil lands, and is
the reputed owner of the future
city site ot that section on big
Kayak island.. He will leave on
the Eaeelsior but his business in
terests will bring him hack anon.
The steamer Fxerisio? arrived
Wednesday, after being held up at
Kayak for nearly three days ew ac
count ol storm. Following is the
passenger list: Mrs. J. C. Stewart
and child, Mrs. G. A. Brown, Mrs.
A. E. Grigsby and child. Mrs. W.
&. Amy, V. Peterson, J. C. Clure,
F. Cereger, W. B. Robison, A. An
derson, N. Lynn, A.H.Shoup,G.
Barrack. I
W. C. Stull, Ex|>ert Watchmaker
Place makes Signs.
Moose meeting tonight.
Never slip rubter heels at AdlerV
Power of attorney blanks at this
office.
Nugget Jewelry of all description
at Kern’s.
Dogs for sale cheap. Apply Jas.
Fish, Sr.
French dinner front 4 to 9 at
Wikidel’s.
Films, developer and so forth at
Brownell's.
Live chicken to order
City Market.
Young fat hen turkeys 25c lb at
Valdez Market
Soused Pigs Feet 2 lb for 25c at
Valdez Market.
Charley Hubbard and party are
at Tousina to-day.
Sauer Kraut 3 lbs for 25c. Wie
ners 20c lb ait Valdez Market.
Fine stationery—the latest, at
Broadway Pharmacy.
Quartz, placer, oil and home
stead location notices at Prospectr
office.
Mr». G. A. Brown arrived on the
Excelsior aud will remain all the
summer.
For the Doc.s—5-gallon cans of
feed tallow, $1.50 each. Valdez
Market.
Chase and Sanborn's Celebrated
Coffee is to be had at Hemple &
Dougherty’s.
Mrs. A. E. Grigsby and child ar
rived yesterday from Seattle to join
her husband, Al.
For Sale—Upholstered furni
ture, extension table, screen, Win
chester rifle. Furnished room for
sent. Stull's.
At about one orcloek Monday
morning a severe earthquake was
felt in this section, but no damage
wa» don*. The vibration was from
northwest to southeast.
Wickersham Resigned.
The Nome Nugget contains the
following regarding Judge Wicker
sham, and other officers of the
Third Judicial Division:
Information is said to have
reached Nome from Rampart by
the last mail to the effect that
Judge Wickersham had tendered
his resignation as judge of the third
judicial division, and that his suc
cessor would be shortly appointed.
There is also'likely to be a change
in the office of the marshal of the
third division. The present incum
bent is Geo. G. Perry, of Iowa,
whose terra expires next June.
Capt. Geo. B. Baldwin is an appli
cant for the place, and he will have
the support of the California and
Washingtin senators. He is con
ducting a vigorous- fight, and his
many friends in this section will
-be glad1 to hear of his success.
Capt. Baldwin is an old time Alas
kan, having gone to Circle City
away buck in 1894.
Dr. C. T. Daggett,
Dentist and Dental Surgeon.
. Pnetteo alternately in
Seward and Valdez.
Latest Methods in Dentistry
l (iudl Crowns, P.wietatn Crowns. Pivo,
■twill and liri-lge W.wk a spot-laity,
doing away with wealing |>latw.
Perfect Fit and
Quality Guaranteed.
Hold Pilling., Silver Killings snd all
kiwis trf liar* amt Holt rulings.
Charge just enough lo- insure- the Heat
o( \Kotkuianshi|»and Material.
Painless Extraction
wlu-n teeth eanmH be saved. Exami.
nation wot Kstiiuatea true.
Repair Work By Mail
Semi broken, plate* und receive them
*hA»Ko<*1m> uew'* by retura wall.
Dr. C. T. Daggett,
Procmslve Up-to-date Dentist.
St* 4iu>, Rtoittutt-Xius D.kx Ax^bka
The bin amending and codifying
the laws relating to municipal cor
porations in Alaska, which passed
the senate March 10th, docs not
make much change in the powers
of municipalities. It gives the coun
cil power to assess and collect prop
erty tax, poll tax and dog tax, and
by ordinance to take such action
as may be necessary to protect the
lives, liealth and well being of the
people of the town.
Control of the gambling houses
and saloons is given to the council,
and it also has authority to con
struct wagon roads and trails lead
ing from the town, and to provide
for construction and maintenance
of necessary crosswalks, sidewalks,
sewers and wharves, the cost of
which may be assesed against abut-:
ting property. Any ordinance or
order for payment of money must
be passed by at least four council
men, at a meeting when five mem
bers are present.
The school board is authorized
to attend to ali expenditures for
school purposes, except for the con
struction and equipment of school
houses and the acquisition of sites.
Alvin Walters and John Arnold
arrived in town yesterday after a
17-day trip from Fairbanks, where
they have been all winter. Busi
ness demands their presence in the
states, but they will return a» soon
as navigation opena. On March
,28th they left Fairbanks in com
pany with the mail carrier and
came through without a hitch. They
found good goiug all the way, tak
ing the regular mail route up the
Delta to the head of Gulkana,
thence to Copper river. When on
the Delta they fell in with Gus
Lang who was there all winter.
He left and came on to Valdez with
them. Forty-three Valdez people
fwere met on the Delta all heading
for Fairbanks.
To trade—a fine, full-sized three
hatch bidarka for a 30-:i0 rifle with
cartridges. Apply at this oflicc.
The Radies Bazaar
All kinds of lancy work. A full
line of American lady corsets. Pat
ent leather anti kid slippers, eyery
size—French heels. A very fine
assortment of suitings and goods
for summer shirt waists.
Notice to Creditors.
In the matter of the Estate of l
F. F. CLAHK, Deceased t
Notice t» hereby given that the undersigned,
I. fc. r ouuga. was duly appointed administrat
or of the estate of F. F. ('lark, deceased.on the
2d day of March, law, by II. II. Hildreth, com
missioner fni Cuok inlet precinct.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are required to present tlie same, with
the nroper vouchers, within six mouths from
date of this notice, to the undersigned admin
istrator at Seward, Cook Inlet precinct. Alaska
Dated March 2, laid.
T. K-VOCStlS.
Administrator of the Estate of F. F. Clark de
ceased.
Hoodei 1 A Edwards. Attorneys lor adtuinis
traior
First publication. Mareh 10.
Last publication. May 0.
Place Hangs Paper.
Pool 5 cents a cue at the Key
stone.
Sugar Cured Hams 18c a pound
at Valdez Market.
HOW OLD IS ANN?
HOW OLD IS MARY?
Is a question that has ban agitating the people
all over the country. As that problem has been
pretty well worked over we have a new one to
propound.
Ann is 24 years old. Mary is twice as old
as Ann was when Mary was 36. How old is
Mary? Send in your answer.
Hemple Doug'herty,
Pioneer Outfitters.
Everythin? to Eat Everythin? to Work With Everythin? to Wear
Dog Feed, 5 cents per pound. It
is cookkd and ready for use. Val
dez Market.
Valdez Dairy
Milk, Cream,
Butter,
Buttermilk
Delivered Anywhere In Town.
JOS. JAN DOS, Prop.
VALDEZ GMT
Bread, Cake, Pies
FRESH DAILY.
All Kinds of Cake To Order.
John Walters, Prop.
Hand’s Bakery
Bread and Pastry
of all kinds made
daily.
Lunch Room in Connection
Chas. A. Hand, Prop.
E. R. King,
W. E. Baumann,
Assayers
and
Chemists
Valdez Kodiak
Keystone Av. near wharf.
Paints, Oils, Glass. Waif Paper,
Fine Varnishes, Builders Hardware,
Terra Cotta Pipe.
Having purchased the entire stock of the above from several
merchants in town at a large discount, together with a new and
elaborate stock from the States, I am prepared to sell at prices
lower than ever known in Valdez. Estimates given on all classes
of Painting and Paper Hanging.
Ready Mixed Paints, Paints Any Shade Mixed To Order, Glass
(Plate or Common) Cut and Set to Order.
W. H. BRENNEN,
Galvanized Warehouse, McKinley St., Reservation.
Patronize a Mechanic. Fakirs are Expensive.
Change Your Shirt
and then send ns the dirty one together with a few collars
a pair of cuffs, a suit of underwear and probably some
socks. We will launder them in FIRST CLASS STYLE
and at a REASONABLE PRICE and return them to you
before you need them.
Does your suit or trousers need cleaning or press
ing? If so, send them to us and we will give them a new
lease of life.
The STAR LAUNDRY
Bank of Valdez.
S. A. Hemple, President E. W. Adams. Cashier
Capital paid up $10,000
Surplus earnings - - ' - 1,200
Resources available - - 75,000
Correspondents:
SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK,
PUGET SOUND NATIONAL BANK, Seattle, Wash.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, New York City.
We Carry In Cash (ID to 80 percent of our Deposits, transact a gen*
eral banking business, issue drafts payable in all parts of the world.
\\ e solicit your business and assure you the most liberal treatment
consistent with careful banking.
Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent Collections a Specialty
Olympic : Club : Rooms.
Bowling
Alley
Billiard
Hall
Cigars
Private
Card
_Rooms.
| European Plan Rates Reasonable
HOTEL ST. ELMS
(Only First Class Hotel in Vaider.)
Headquarters for Mining Men
and Commercial Travelers
DEBNEg & POOT, Proprietors.
I Keystone Ave.Valdez, Alaska.
'98 . Pioneer '98
Shaving and Bath Parlors.
Best equipped shop in the city. All modern
improvements. Work guaranteed thebest.
Try Our Shampoo and Face Massage
Baths For Ladies or Gentlemen.
CAMERON__ GOLS9W
The Teikhell Roadhouse
48 MUes From Valdez
On Government Trail.
Best of accommodations for man and beast. Fresh Meat.
Poultry and Vegetables always on hand. Best feeding ground
for horses on the trail.
Mrs. Ed. Wood, Proprietor.
©fce “ELK”
Carries the best and leading brands of liquor*
such as Old Guckenheiiner Rye, 10years old;
1st Dist. of Ohio Elm Rye, 8 years old; Elm
Bourbon, 4 years old; Hunter Rve Old Hick
ory, Walnut Hill. Hennessy’* 3 Star Brandy.
} Fine Wines
and Cigars
Joe Dieringer