THE ALASKA PROSPECTOR
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Published at Vaide*, Alaska, every Thursday l»j- the Prospector
Pcblisiiixu Co. ,-Piiore. MaJXI. -
Entered at the Valdei postofticeas second claei-matter.* -
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Puget Sound News f’o, Seattle.
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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
COUHC1LMEX.
H. W. Millie. J. i. Steele.
I. A. llr.MPLE. E. »- WUKAT.
AL. lH'H LIML rn*». KK ACMES.
John Ooohell.
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John Ooodrll, Mayor
J. «. Snyder, Trkam'RRR.
J. W. Leedy, rm Attorney
Di. C. A. Winans, Health Officer.
TV. H. chary. clerk.
John GoodEl.L. Pres. School Hoard.
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When the account of the death
of Max Becker is read by people
in the states who know nothing of
Alaska or the conditions that
prevail, they will he prone to attri
bute the fault to the country in
stead of the man. Hundreds of
men have gone over the same trail
this season and never for a mo
ment believed they were taking
anv risks. And tliev were not, tliev
went prepared.
Many tragic deaths haveoccured
in Alaska from various causes and
no doubt n any more will follow,
hut in nine out of ten eases the
cause of death may be traced to
either ignorance or carelessness.
Take for instance the present-case,
while deceased has spent several
years in Nome and Dawson he
evidently knew nothing about
mushing. When lie left here he
knew there was a high divide to
cross, where he was likely at any
time to meet with severe cold wea
ther or a cold snow storm. Notwith
standing this knowledge, he left
clad in an ordinary light business
suit and the very lightest under
wear, and hud neither tent nor
stove and very light blankets.
Arriving at the summit, with his
clothes wet with prespiration,
instead of keeping on the move lie
lay down to rest in his wet
clothing and as a natural conse
quence became chilled through and
died.
Mich a death occurnig in
the states would attract hut
little attention, but occuring in
Alaska it gives tiie impression that
our climate is at fault uud that we
are living on ice uud snow all the
year round. Mich is not the case.
We have, of course occasional
storms, as they have at times in
all parts. But taken altogether we
believe our climate as healthful as
can he found anywhere, with no
great risk or hardships in traveling,
uud if the death or sick rate is
compared with any part of the
Union it will be found to be greatly
in favor of Alaska.
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The la w does not recognize mining
as a public utility and the right of
eminent domain cannot be ex
ercised in connection with mining
operations, unless such operations
are clearly a public benefit. The
fact that mining in a general way
is beneficial to the community and
the State in winch the operations
are conducted is recognized, hut
the benefit must be of a more direct
nature than this. One cannot
build a pipe line or fiuuic over the
land of another without the con
sent of the owuer. and the builder
of an aerial tram may not eveu
string a wire over the property of
another, though the towers sup
porting the rope may he con
structed on the land o( the person
building the tramway.
Geo. F. Sharp, who crossed the
glacier in ’5)8, and went across
yientasta ness and down the Tana
Ha iu 5)5), is now running a general
store at Chess, iu, the Tuna mi
country. He will be remembered
by the mushers as one of the best
of the auctioneers at Klutena- City.
He says that the Tanana strike is
the greatest thing yet. One claim
on Pedro which has l>een partially’
developed is now held at half a
million dollars, and all the claims
on which work has been done are
showing up well.
”’ ’!:ngton coal for sale at office
.!'.«• P. P. N. Co.
ORDINANCE No. 20.
An drdinance granting right of
way to Valdez, Copper River and
Tannnu railroad com jinny to con
struct, maintain and operate n
steam railway line within the cor
porate limits of the Town of Val
dez, District of Alaska.
Be it ordained by the Town
Council of the Town of Valdez,
District of Alaska:
Section 1. That consent of the
majority of the property owners of
the lots abutting <ni Front street
in said town, having been first ob
tained for construction, mainten
ance and operation of a railway
line oil said Front street by the
Valdez. Copper River and Tatiana
railroad company;
There is hereby granted said
railway company the right to con
struct ami maintain a, railway
truck or tracks, commencing at a
l*oint on Reservation avenue, near
its intersection with Front street,
in said Town of Valdez, theme
running in a northeasterly direc
tion along the middle of Front
street, either upon natural grade
of Said street, or upon a trestle, as
said railroad company may deem
best throughout the entire length
of said Front street as shown on
the plat of said town of Valdez,
uiade by A. Judsou Adams, sur
veyor, and to operate a steam rail
way over and upon said railroad
track or trucks.
Section Said railroad com
puny shall, at its own expense, put
in anil construct safe and suitable
crossings on said railway lines at
all cross streets intersecting said
Front street in the Town of Val
dez, and said railroad company
shall at all times keep its said
railway line and all of said cross
ings in a safe condition, so that
there shall he no inconvenience or
danger to the public from the
maintenance and operation thereof.
Section 3. Unless actual con
struction of said railway line along
said Front street shall Ik- com
menced la-fore July 1, 1903, and
completed along said street within
{todays tliereafter, all right*-under
this ordinance shall Ik- forfeited
and same shall he void and of no
further effect. This ordinance shall
take effect and Ik in force from and
after its passage, publication and
approval as provided by law.
Adopted April 21, 1*03. '
\V. 11. Urary, John Goodell,
Ulerk. Mayor.
ORDINANCE No. 21.
Granting until S. G. Untlnws, tils heirs, sue
eeMON.executors or assigns, n franchise giving
the right !« build, maintain, eijuip, install ami
operate h waterworks system within the cor
porate limit* oi the Town of Yahlez. Alaska.
Me it ortUiiled• l>y the Common i ouucil of
Valdez, Alaska : • *
Section 1. That the right l/«* and the same Ik
hereby given mid gm uti 4t unto S. ri. Mat hew*,
hi* heir*, successor*, executors, administrator*
or assign*, to build, .' .ainiain, e<|Ui:», install
and <-p< rate h waterworks ystein within the
corporate limits of th*» Town-of Yahlez, a* they
now exist or a* they may hereafter 1>»- extended,
»OMs.to include ailv and all addition* or other
lands bro-ight within i lie c ity limits.
Section 2. That said s. (. Mathews, his lo irs,
auec*'*MOrs»executor*, administrator* or assign*,
shall have and are hereby given tin* right to
lay water mains and pipes in the streets and
alleys of the Town of Yahlez, ill conformity
with the grade* to lie e*tabli*hvd bv the citv
engineer.
Section:!. That said H. ti. Mathews, his sue*
cessors or assigns are hereby authorized to
c harge.Jor amt receive nay for water sofil or
furnished by them t*i alt person* using the
same
Section. 4. That the said S. t.\ Mathew*, hi*
successor- or assign**shall periuiMhc Town of
Valdez, at itsowii expense, to- erect, maintain
and keep in repair,,hydrant-aifa« bed to said
water mains foY tire puC(M»*ss and-protection nt
■uch noisit* as the town eouueil
may diiect for rhe use of the
City fire department, and that Mtid R: Math
ews, hi* successor* ami assigns shall reeeive.
and the Town of Yaldez .-ball pav, ttie sum of
thirly-ti«e dollars per annum lor eaeli und
every hydrant so connected;
fiectfon 5r. Tb<u laid S. <i. Mathews, his suc
cessor! or assigns, shall have the right to lay
water riUins and t»lpos irnthe street* and alio vs
of said town for tea years from and after the
passage of this ordinance.
Section 6. That said Wraterwork »*y stem -hall
be in operation'and hot less than three thous
and feet of water fcntius or piping shall be laid
within the corporate limit* bf *aid Town of
Valdez, ready for service, oil or before the Sl-r
day of October, A- !>.• 13U8, and if uot so done
then the Common Council of Yuldez may. at
then opcioti.declare this franchise forfeited.
Adopted April-1st, fy03.
Attest. JOHS IbsiOEM,
w n.f'r*!' Mayor.
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Lots in t lie Von Cant her and
Crarv .additions for sale by Mike
sell. A good chance for a profit
able invest front.
Parker Bonk Mouse, on Key
stone Ave. Bunk, stove and wood.
All comforts, 25e jut dav.
‘Cosh paid for second hand goods
of all kinds. Richards A’ Co.
Maps of Nizina country for sale
at the Postotfice.
Kendrick can make an artistic
sign for yon. ^ .
Notice of Forfeiture.
Fattrlla city. April 9. 19iO.
HNtrict n| Ala*ka, Kavak Miffing Oi*trfrt.
To John Frrrm t.x, Jamr* McPheraon, Kvii.v
MrJ*HRR*H»N, John (Tlykr, Jamr* McI*hp.r.*on :
Yon. and each «d you. an* hereby notified that
we, the undcr*igned, have expended the *um
*»f H'jiMm Ip work and improvident* <m the
latke oil elaiin, located at or Dear Faftella bav,
in the Kayak Mining IHatrict. HMrbt of
Ala*kn The *aid *um being necerrary to hold )
*aid claim for the year* ending 1*99. ltmu. 19t»|, ,
IW2. If at the end of ninety day* from date
you rcfu*e or neglect t<* contribute your pro ;
portion of *ahl claim, ynur Interest' In *aid i
property will la-come the property of the *t»b
arrlber* nmlcr Sect ion 2324. Kcvi*e«l Statute* of
of the Fnitcd State*.
Ktv I.\M*«»N.
T. I*. STAMF.Y.
Tin**. «J. White. Agent.
Fir*t puhlMied April 9. I9ut.
I.«»t published June 1*. IfHJd.
Notice of Forfeiture.
Vaijikz. Alaska, Msrt-li 12. list!.
To John Mernacii am* tiEog«r stole :
You arc hereby notified that I haveexpended
|lfto.nit in labor und liuprovcmcnt* on » a< h of
folhiwiug claim*, to-wit: The Koytikuk ami
the Kcaiiy Itullioii mineral claim*, altuated oa
Boulder bay in Prince William aound, Ma*ka, !
in order to hold sild claim* under the pro ,
vi*ion* of Section 2324, Kevi*ed Statute* of tin
Fulled Hiatt a. living the amount required to I
hold *ald claim* for the year ending l*ec. JW. '
1902. Ii at tin end of 90 day* fr.uu tlate you !
refti*e to coutrihnte your pro|»ortion of a'leh ;
expenditure, a* c«»-ow*iicr*. your lnterc*t in *ahl
property will liccomc the property of the nib
*crf»H*r, under said *feetioii 2321.
W. M. Fom.ey.
Hale of tlr*l publication, March 12. I9wl.
Pate of la*t publication. May 7, l*ac<.
Notice of Forfeiture.
Velde*. \hik-t. Jan. 2M, I9trt.
Toj.1. P. Itobcrt*. iieo Hogg and M Hillman:
You are hereby notlfnd that I have ex|a*ttded
fl*Ni in labor and improveiuelX* on each of I
t lie following claim*, to-wifThe Smuggler t 'o|*- .
I*er claim and the l,a* t Fliwtice (*op|H-r claim,
*ituatcd on land-lock l.ary 111 Prince William
!*o*t»id. AlaHca. in order to iiobi *aid •laii'i- mi
der tin* provision* ol Suet ion- 2321. Kevi*ed Slat
Ute* of the Fnited Stale . being the nniotit>!
required to hold *aid claim* for (lie year end
ing ilee. 31 ,.1902. If at the end of ninety day*
from date you or each oi you rcfu*c to contrib
ute your pro|M«rt)on of’• ueh expenditure, a*
eo-owtier, yonr i titered in *aid proiauty will
Ihm oiuv ttie property of the *oh*cri!»er, under
*aid *eettnii 2224.
John Morton.
Hate of fir-t publication, Jan. 29. p.krs.
Hale of Ia*t publication, April ;ki. fjiki.
H:4ve vour Sunday dinner at
WikidelV.
Wellington coal for sale at oftiee'
of the 1*. V. & \. Co.
Wesell wallpaper and hang wall
lia|ier cheaper than anyone. Ken
drick.
ARTHUR J. WARNER,
ASSAYER
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and ANALYTICAL CHEMIST.
77-78 Sullivan Bldg. Seattle.1
VALDEZ BUNK HOUSE
.Near Corner llolmrt St.
ami Reservation Ave.
Convenient Reasonable
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SHAW & WILLIAMS, I
DKALKI18 IN
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Cigars, Tobacco,
Candies,
Fruit, Produce
VALDEZ Bill
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All Kinds of Cake Made
To Order. Bread Worth
Bating.
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John Walters, Prop.
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H. K. Elliott E. E. Smith
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Douglas City Pharmacy
Wholesale and
Retail Druggists
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Douglas City, Alaska.
Kcluml of Open All Year
Practical Molar, Civil Mechanical, Elec*
triad. Engineering, Metallurgy.
Cyanide Process;
Surveying. Arakileetar*. lirau-UigaiwI A.-Aav
iug. A-1-nytug of Orta. Hnlllon an.I eiilor
Inal ion Assay, Vi'.; Kloupii*.- Atxy. $10. Full
emirs* of At-saying, gal. Lstablblusl 1MI. s*u<l
for circular.
A. VAN DER NAILEN, President.
11.3 Fulton Strct l, Hun Kruncist o, Cul. One
block went ol City Hull.
A Chamois skin vest may save i
vonr life. Wo have them, the la- \
tte.-t arir! host, at Oyi ! Dm? store.
Professional
Cards.
F. M. BOYLE, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
VALDEZ,
Office*: ALASKA
Swan Building. McKinley St.
DR. W. G. ALEXANDER,
Dentist.
McKinley sr. valdez.
W. A. RYSTROM,
Dentist.
Swan
Building. VaF-dez.
GOODELL & EDWARDS
Lawyers
VALDEZ, ALASKA
FRED M. BROWN,
Lawyer
Mining and I^iihI l.nw*,
VALDEZ, ALASKA
LEEDY & KELSEY,
Attorneys and Counselors.
Keystone Aye. Valdez.
A. JUDSON ADAMS,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor.
U S. DEPUTY MINERAL AND
LAND SURVEYOR.
Nextdcor to Merchants Cafe.
JOHN F. RICE,
Lawyer.
McKinley St. Yai.i>kz.
H. H. Hildreth,
Notary Pnldic and
. Conveyancer.
Prospkctoh Otlice.
Wm. H. Whittlesey,
Attorney-At-Law,
U. S. Commissioner and Recorder.
CS A LLANO (KAYAK), ALASKA
T J D0N0H0E,
Attorney at Law,
swan m ii.niNu. VALDKZ
NEW YORK LIFE
INJURANCE CO.
WRITES THE BEST POLICIES.
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G. Spqnberg, Agent.
R. BLIX.
NOTARY PUBLIC
And CONVEYANCER.
COPPER CENTER, ALASKA.
Cameron Golden
INI PimealoKoridlPoilor IMP
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' The Oldest and Moat
Reliable in Town.
Ladies’ Shampooing
a Speciality.
Ladies'and Gents* Baths
Porcelain Tubs. Fresh
and Salt Water .
Baths. Rooms Sep*
arate from the Shop.
All Modern Improvements j
GOOD GOOD/. GOOD SERVICE.
CLUB ROOMS IN CONN ECTION
OIS DGARF’S
Blacksmith Shop.
All Kinds of Iron or Steel Work
Done in the Best Manner.
HORSESHOEING SLEDS
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Geo. Woods.. Jas. Fowlie.
WOOD J & TOWLIE
S/inPLE R22nj,
VALDEZ, ■ _ ALASKA
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
The Senate.
SCOTT & SMITH, Props.
-• WE KQl IP And Supply Exploration parties, (itiidcs fur
//h|. nislied to Tourists. Operate the T1KK1IKI.I, CITY
PPPf hiL Roadhouse, IS miles front Valdez, on the till
fljf.- American route and Railroad, also Oper
r ate HOTEL HOLMAN at
'fltfjflg . Copper Center.
Publishers of' The W J)*,,.,
Alaskan Miners, Settlers ami ^ tyfliPf]} S’
Tourists <*uiilf, jrivinir full informa- '• /Q /
tion of the great resources and possibilities ** l//Pflf*
of the Copper River Valley tintl Prime William '^'diP/f
Sound with three complete maps. Sent j tost paid for oO *
cents.’ AddressR. lil.IX, Valje/. or Copper Center, Alaska.
I I imhoP Rough or Dressed.
I_umoer doors, windows
SHINGLES.
C. E. HATHAWAY & CO., Office onAlasfca Av.
STRICTLY AMERICAN
AND
FIRST CLASS. EUROPEAN PLAN.
Hotel Northern
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Only Billiard Hall In The City.
St. Clair & Davis* Props.
Felix's Restaurant
Regular Meals.
Short Orders
A Specialty.
McKinley St. Valdez.
; Dr. L 5. Camicia.
Dentist and Optician.
A Full Line of Spectacle# on Hand. Clocks
and Watches Repaired on
Short Notice.
I McKinley St. Valdez.
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