THE EMPRESS
MAY IRWIN
“MRS. BLACK IS BACK”
COMEDY DRAMA OF MANY HUMEROUS DECEP
TIONS AND COMIC COMPLICATIONS:
THURSDAY—“THE RACK”—FIVE ACTS
STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
Copper Block Hotel
VALDKZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
(Paid Advertisement)
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This Is What an Old Sourdough Says: j
The name of Mr. George I). Schoflelil, for ATTORNFV GKN- <
KRAIi, was mentioned today in the presence of tY.phiin t'lu.r’.es ii. !
Peabody who made tlie following statement: <
"Yes, I know Mr. Schofield, and regardless of Ids POLITICS \
he Is, in my opinion, more Ilian mi ATTORN KY, lie is a LAWYKR
and an ORATOR. ^
Mr. Schofield is a man of v« :y strong personality, resourceful, j
reliable and capable and with Ids wonderful mental ability and Ids i
capacity for rapid thinking, I fee! eoniid'-nl that the voting people <
of ALASKA are making no mist.ike in selecting Idm for llieir
ATTORNKY UKNKRAL." <
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TUN mSTNSVTIO.V ON 4
VOI R AITNAH AN<’K j
will bo unquestioned if you <
make us your tailor. There is 4
a sn ippiness about our suits ^
and overcoats that at once jS
stamps (lie wearer as a dresser 4
of taste and discrimination. ^
We would like to make vou a
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suit or overroat as a test. We 4
know it would result in your
permanent custom. *1
BEN SILVERMAN
THK TAILOR i
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( Paid Advertisement) 3
For 1
Attorney General
of Alaska
GEORGE GRIGSBY j
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Election November 7.
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THE BEST GIFT
YOU CAN OFFER
your wife is a Are insurance
policy on your home. Imagine
her grief and your remorse if
the homo were destroyed and
you had no money to replace
it. No prudent man goes with
out insurance. Prove your pru
dence and affection by having
us insure you today.
Valdez Real Estate Agency
«PINZON BAR
Imported and Domestic
Wines, Liquors and Cigars
Phone 69
Would Make Island in Harbor.
NEW YORK. Oct. 11.—A project
to create an island in New York har
bor by filling in the greater part of
Red Hook Shoals, or the “Eastern
Anchorage.” between 8t. George, S.
I., and Gowanus Bay, has met with
many protests. The purposes for the
fill .was to erect warehouses and piers.
Petitioners for the project, it is said,
represent more than $40,000,000 of
capital, which is estimated would be
the total cost of the island, wharves
and warehouses.
NOISES OF THE NIGHT.
Weird Sounde That 8tartle Travelers
In the Deaert of Gobi.
In Ceylon the devil bird is a constant
source of alarm. No one knows what
species of bird it is. but throughout the
whole night its cries are horrible and
bloodcurdling. The natives regard the
cry of this mysterious bird as a sure
presage of death.
In the desert of Gobi, which divides
the mountainous snow clad plateau of
Tibet from the milder regions of Asia,
travelers assert that at night they
have heard sounds high up in the sky,
as of tile clashing of arms and sounds
of martial music. If travelers rail to
the rear or get separated from the
caravan they hear themselves called
by name. If they go after the voice
they get lost in the desert. Sometimes
they hear the tramping of horses, and.
taking it for their caravans, are drawn
away, and, wandering from the right
course are hopelessly lost. The people
believe that these sounds are produced
by the spirits that haunt the desert.
The Irish banshee may be traced to
the owls, as the description of the cry
Is so similar to that of the owl, which
completes the Identification. Most of
the weird sounds that are beard in the
nlr at night seem to have superstitious
terrors and are often magnified und
altered by those who hear them.—rear
son’s Weekly.
WHIMS OF A BOXER.
Corbett’s Nerves Jangled When He
Was About to Meet Jeffrie*.
Jim Corbett was all nerves when pre
paring for a bout Jimmy Coffroth,
who promoted the bout between Cor
bett and Jeffries at Sun Francisco, told
this one on Jim;
“Corbett was an easy man to get
along with save that he was finicky
about small matters. For instance,
he came to me before the Jeffries fight
and wanted to know who would be a
likely referee. When 1 told him the
man he sought him out and put him
through n third degree on boxing.
'’There never was a question of ring
form that he didn’t bring up. A few
days before the fight he came to me
an.l asked to be shown the door in
Mechanics' pavilion through which he
would enter on his arrival. I showed
him the big front door, and he said,
’No, too much jostling there; show me
another door.’ *
“I took him to every entrance In the
building, but none would suit, and I
wound up by having a carpenter cut a
special door in the side of the build
ing for him. Thnt was the queerest
whim I ever ran across dealing with
boxers.”—New York World.
, A Drop of Water.
Figures are sometimes Impressive
simply by being so stupendous that the
human mind grasps them with difficul
ty. An instance in point is ufforded
by the illustration once offered to his
hearers by an eminent scientist who,
in order to bring to their comprehen
sion the ldeu of ultimate purticles of
water, stated that if lie were to empty
a tumbler containing half a pint of
water, letting out each second a num
ber equal to 1.000 times the population
of the earth, it would require some
where between 7,000,000 and 47,000,000
years to empty the tumbler. Lord Kel
vin has assured us that if a drop of
wuter were magnified to the size of the
earth the particles would be between
the size of cricket balls and footballs.'
If that statement is correct the drops
of water in all the oceans are not
many times so numerous as the par
ticles, or molecule's, in a single drop.
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Story of a Dog’s Jaw.
The strength of a dog’s jaws and
teeth were never more exemplified than
In the case of a Ross-shlre gamekeeper,
whose collie was unfortunate enough
to be caught In a steel vermin trap.
The gamekeeper, gun In hand, was
soon on the scene, but in the short
time the dog bad become quite infuri
ated with pain. Hnvlng nothing suit
able for muzzling the animal and fear
| lug to place his foot upon the trap
i spring with the dog’s jaws free, the
gamekeeper placed the gun barrels In
the dog’s mouth and held them there
while easing the spring. With a vi
cious snap the teeth closed on the cold
steel ere he regained his freedom. The
barrels were holed through—an almost
Incredible performance—and were ex
amined shortly after.—London Graphic.
Britain’s Oldest Colony.
Bermuda now ranks as the oldest of
Britain’s colonies, the English fiag hav
ing been hoisted there In 1C12 by a
party of colonists from the Virginia
company who stopped at the islands on
the way to the mainland, went on to
Virginia, found Jamestown in a state
of starvation and returned. A previ
ous explorer, Juan le Bermudez, gave
the group its name.
Rubbering For a Kiss.
The young husband halted at the
gate and retraced his steps.
“Did you come back for another kiss,
dear?" inquired the bride.
“Well, I’ll take another kiss, but
what I came back for was my rub
bers.’’—Brooklyn Citizen.
Thro* of Thom.
Dearborn—* Do you know the seven
wonders of the world? Wabash—Well,
I know three of them. Dearborn—Only
three? Wabash—Yes. I’ve only got
three sons, you know.—Exchange.
Rovanga No. 1.
Adam partook of the first shad.
“You made such a fuss over losing a
bone I thought I’d give you plenty,"
observed Eve.-1—New York Times.
Liberty exists In proportion to whole*
some restraint—Daniel Webster.
FROZEN KISH FROM LAKE
IN ALASKA ARK ALIVE
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 11.—Seven
fish are swimming cheerfully in u ho
tel bathtub. They were recently im
ported from Alaska and spent eight
months frozen solid In a block of Ice.
S. R. Brebner, representative of a sal
mon packing company, is authority
for the statement that the fish were
thawed out of a natural cold storage.
He says they are a species that in
habit lakes in the vicinity of Nusha
gak, Alaska.
Railroads lief use to Apitenr
LINCOLN. Neb., Oct. 10.—The
railroads of Nebraska refused to ap
pear before the state railroad commis
sion at its hearing today on the can
cellation of tariffs, which the roads
assert are in conflict with the Inter
state commerce commission ruling.
A brief was filed denying authority
of the state commission ns far as Nf>
per cent of the Nebraska rates art
concerned, alleging that the iulerstatt
commerce commission ruling. A brief
was filed denyiug authority of tlx
state commission as far as 85 per cenl
of the Nebraska rates are concerned,
alleging that the interstate commerce
commission has set rates in all but
15 per cent of the cases.
Claims Women are for Wilson
CHICAGO, Oct. 10.— Senator Du
Bois, who managed Champ Clark’s
presidential campaign in 1912, lefl
Chicago yesterday on a speaking tour
of the Far Western stutes in behalf
of Wilson und Marshall. "The Wo
man's vote will prove an important
factor in the campaign in-many west
ern states,” said the former senator.
"Reports I liave received indicate that
President Wilson is being supported
by a majority of the women in the
thirteen suffrage states. The Rocky
mountain and Pacific Coast states are
very friendly to President Wilson."
Robbers Get $'.!,<MM)
MOOSR JAW, Sask., Oct. 10.—
Robbers here late last night entered
the village of Caron, eighteen miles
west of here, cut all telegraph and
telephone wires in the town, over
powered the man at the Bank of
Hamilton, Idew the safe and escaped
with $9,000; according to reports
brought here. No trace of the four
robbers has been found today.
For first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cafe. tf
FOR RENT: Chair space in the
Post-Office Barber Shop, $5 per week.
Phone 227. tf
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ELEFTERIO VENIZELOS.
Ex*Premier of Greece, Who
Sympathizes With the Allies.
Photo by American Frees Association
(Paid Advertisement)
MR. WORKINGMAN
JOHN RONAN WAS PRESIDENT OF THIS
ASSOCIATION. CAN YOU VOTE
FOR HIM?
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tha Baarar. A.fclj——
■ill report to you for work bis arrival In the
Fairbanks Mlnlr.g Dtstrlet. ^ to work as soon ae
you pdkalbly can, not latar than^^r.—1908. He le to recel#
fro. you t&.OO per ten hour day and board and bunk-house free of
charge, also'gn ABkoelAtlott card ■htc'fi will entitle,hi. to
doctor's cere end hospital treatment frae, should he get hurt ot
inour sloknass While In your e.ploy or In the employ of sny .saber
or our AesoolaCton. Ha understands that he is to have nothing to do g
■1th any union,! federation or any other agitators whatsoever, but
report dlreotiy to you laaedlately upon hie arrival in Fairbanks
Mining District^ and he further understands that should he In any way
violate tha conditions herein contained, he forfelte all hla olal.
on you for eaplpyaent or to tha receipt of an Association sard.
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/ Agent Mine Owners and Operetore
Annotation of Fairbanks Mining
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A nig Shipment.
Just received, a fresh line of Maas
Candles, the kind you like, at Levy A
Robb.’ tf
New Fall HaU
New fall hats Just arrived at E.
Winters. tf
The Golden North has steam heat
ed rooms. tf
For all kinds of cement work see
Blake. tf
For steam heated rooms come to
the Golden North. tf
A new line of neaters priced right,
at Mead’s. tf
Some very pretty knit jackets and
caps for the babies at E. Winter’s.
Just Received—the latest Popular
Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. tf
Workingmen's Home.
Back of the poatoffice. Bunks with
out blankets, $1.50 per week; with
blankets $1.75. Do your own cook
ing. tf
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
love her aud send that noisy old
pump to the Valdez Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate it. tf
Ding, dong, hear that bell and City
Kxpress goes by like—well, we check
your baggage, trunks and grips by
day or night; we meet all ships, tf
Your Attention
is respectfully requested for the fol
lowing notice. Tlie Fraternal Order
of Fugles, Valdez Aerie 1971, will
Hold one of their delightful dances
on Hallowe'en night, Tuesday, Octo
ber .11. Kveryone cordially invited.
Pioneer Hunk House.
You can do your own cooking and
housekeeping nt the Pioneer Bunk
house on Keystone Avenue. Price
$2.50 per week. tf
LOUIE’S CAFE
Everything First class
Open Day and Night
ANDY MAROVICH, Prop.
Early or Late
Phone 48
Baggage Transferred
al a reasonable rate
Sonnie’s Express
Office at
SONNIE S NEW
& SECOND HAND STORE
Men’s Furnishings
LAUNCH N & S
Craven every Wednesday at 6 a.
m. from Vnldea Dork for Eella
nnar, l.andloek. and Eldalgo.
l.eaven every Saturday at 0 a. as.
from V allies Dock for Cedar Bay,
Welln Hay, Port Wells and <>rati
tle Mine.
PORTAGE BAY AND OTHER
POINTS BY CONTRACT
W. J. CALLAGHAN
owvr.lt AM) MASTER.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Resources $250,000.
WE DO A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
DRAFTS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON ANY PART
OF THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE.'
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent.
DEPOSITARY FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
plumbing STOVES and RANGES heating
|MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valves, Hose, Pipe and Fittings
s
Valdez Dock. Opposite Prospector Office. Telephone 84
Independent Steam Laundry
Satisfaction Guaranteed I I Foot Keystone Ave
Telephone 66 I I Rough Dry 10c lb
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms. Phone 35
■ST TONY’S PLACE’S*]
EVERYTHING ANTON CARLSON, 1
F1RS1 CLASS Manager. j
CHAS. R. CRAWFORD !
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Dealer in Agent for
Building Material. Machinery, Gas Engines
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
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From Seattle—
Sept. 20—8. 8. Alaska.
Sept. 80—8. 8. Mariposa.
Oct. 5.— 8. 8. Northwestern.
Ort. 10—8. 8. Alameda.
From Valdez— %
Sept. 26.—8. 8. Northwestern.
Oct. 1—8. 8. Alameda.
Oct. 0—8. 8. Alaska.
Oct. 10—8. 8. Mari|>osa.
Oct. 15—8. 8. Northwestern.
Oct. 20—8. 8. Alameda.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Sheep
Creek. Treadwell. Douglas. Skagway, Cordova. Ellamar. Valdez and I.a
touche. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
p. B. TRACV, Gen’l Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO„ I.oeal Agent
Me Alaska Navigation Co. j
PUGET SOUND PUGET SOUND |
California Alaska
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BAILINGS PROM SEATTLE—
Oct. I— B. B. Admiral Wataon—
Anchorage and way porta.
Oct. 8—8. 8. Admiral Evana—An
chorage and wny porta.
Oct. IB—8. 8. Admiral Parragnt—
Kodiak and Way Porta.
Oct. 22—8. 8. Admiral Wataoa—
Anchorage and way porta.
Oet. 29—8. 8. Admiral Evana—
Anchorage and way porta.
Nov. B—8. 8. Admiral Parragnt—
Anchorage and way porta.
BAILINGS FROM VALDBI.
Oct. 0—H. S. Admiral Farracnt
Oct. 13—S. S. Admiral Wataon— j
Oct. 30—S. 9. Admiral Evtm.
Oct. 37—S. S. Admiral Farracnt. }
Nov. 3—3. 9. Admiral Wataon. )
Nov. 10—9. 3. Admiral Bvana.
Nov. 17—9. 9. Admiral Farracnt. j
CALIFORNIA
Seattle to Son Francisco on the 5th of each month and every Bve days f
thereafter, connecting with Steamers Yale and Harvard for j
Southern California. j
Right reserved to change schedule without notice. J
A. J. HAINES, Manager, Seattle.
Valdez Dock Company, Local Agents. !
Over the Top of the World
by Electric Power.
The "OLYMPIAN" and the “COLUMBIAN." the Mil
waukee’s crack transcontinental trains are now hauled
over mountain barriers by electric power. Take these
smooth riding ALL-STEEL trains and' avoid the
smoke, soot and cinders incident to steam travel.
J. C. Marta, VsUts. PUaa 1 A. E. Harm. T. P. A. Jaaaaa, Alaaka.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway