Valdez Daily Prospector
PUBLISHED BY THE
Prospector Publishing Co.
STATEMENT of the Ownership,
Management, Circulation, Etc., of
the Valdez Daily Prospector, published
daily at Valdez, Alaska, required
by the Act of August 24, 1912: Edit
or and Manager, C. G. Wulff, Valdez,
Alaska; publisher, Prospector Pub
lishing Co. Owners (stockholders
holding 1 per cent or more of total
amount of stock), E. E. Ritchie, El
liott Stewart, C. G. Wulff, J. M. Latb
rop, B. F. Millard, Charles R. Craw
ford, S. Blum, George C. Treat, of
Valdez; Alvah Eames, of Cordova;
E. Smith, of Seattle. Known bond
holders, mortgagees and other secur
ity holders, holding 1 per cent or more
of total amount or Donds, mortgages
or other securities: E. E. Ritchie,
Valdez; Mrs. Henry Wulff, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
C. G. WULFF, Editor and M’gr.
Sworn to before me this 10th day
of November, 1914.
C. E. BUNNELL, Notary Publis.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1914.
GERMAN DESTROYERS FAST.
Prior to the exploits of the sub
marine U-9 the destroyer service was
deemed the most trustworthy depart
ment of the German navy. Germany
as early as 1888 built her first de
stroyer, and the type was soon to
supersede the torpedo boat. In that
year and the following she built two.
And since then hardly a year has
passed without her adding at least
two to her flotilla. They have been
gradually increased in length, but not
always in displacement.
When the war began she had twen
ty-nine ready for service and three
building, the latest of which is S-31
36, having six guns, a speed of 32.5
knots, and 4 torpedo tubes. This de
stroyer is 232.5 feet in length, but two
built in 1911 and 1912 are 532 feet
each.
The typical German destroyer is a
low-lying two-funneled vessel, with a
high forecastle, on which the flotilla
number is painted in huge white
numerals. The hulls are construct
ed of high-quality steel and combine
great strength with remarkable light
ness. Some of the boats possess
great speed, having exceeded 35 knots
on trial. They are armed with four
or five 19 3-4-inch torpedo tubes, with
a couple of 21-pounder rapid fires and
two Maxims. They are all equipped
with wireless and have a fuel capac
lty for from six to ten days.
One advantage which the German
destroyer is said to enjoy over the
earlier British boats is the weather
proof bridge, which shelters the offi
cers on watch.
The German flotillas are manned
by picked officers and have crews
ranging from forty-eight to eighty
three men. The latter are specially
selected for their intelligence and all
round smartness and spend their en
tire three years’ service on destroy
ers.
Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, head of
the Imperial Admiralty, 'is an old
torpedo boat officer, and his favor
ite craft is the destroyer.—Ex.
In commenting upon the election
Editor Steel, of the Cordova Alaskan,
forgets that he himself received a
poor vote in “His Home Town” when
he ran for school director against Ad
ams, who has never been considered
a formidable candidate.
GOMAN WINS
A VERDICT
Winton Automobile Co. Lose Suit
Against Roadhouse Keeper for
Price of Road Truck.
The jury in the suit of the Winton
Automobile Co., of Seattle, against
E. P. Cashman, the Wortman’s road
house keeper, brought in a verdict for
Cashman for the $500.00 he had paid
as a part payment for an automobile
truck, and also for $127.00, the cost
of freight on the car from the Spirit
City to Valdez.
The Winton Co. insisted that the
car was as ordered and that when it
was shipped from Seattle it was in
first-class condition and that the fail
ure to operate the car was due to in
experience and lack of training on
the part of the men employed by
Cashman. Cashman insisted that the
car was not as ordered nor as guar
anteed by the company in its con
tract with him and therefore the con
tract was not binding.
Attorne T. J. Dimond represented
Cashman and Lyons and Ritchie the
Winton Company.
GRAND JURY
IHONVENED
The federal grand jury convened at
2 o’clock this afternoon after having
received from Judge F. M. Brown in
structions as to their duties and pow
ers. Frank Millard was excused, as
he had served on a jury within two
years.
The jury as completed is as follows:
Benj. Labaree, A. L. Singletary, L. S.
Belter, C. S. rBatton, Robert Small,
Frank Frase, A. E. Grigsby, J. H. In
gram, Ambrose Bell, Geo. Brown, T.
J. Devinney, W. M. Holland, W. C.
Hansell, C. P. Topliff, Sam Mandel,
C. H. Vance, Chas. Howard, W. H.
Caswell, Fred Higson, Ed. Pauley,
Harry Scbultz.
MOVING PICTURES
OF GOVT. ROAD
Tom Lewis, of Fairbanks, arrived in
Valdez this afternoon thirteen days
out from the interior town. Mr. Lew
is came overland with a dog team
and sled. The sled was arranged
with wheels so that when bare spots
on the govern iifent road were reach
ed the wheels could be used and the
sied when the road was covered with
snow. Lewis has a moving picture
machine with him and is taking views
along the road from the Tanana to the
coast. He will leave on the next boat
for the outside.
Great war pictures at the Oprph
eum tonight 25c.
When in Chitina Stop at the
CHITINA HOTEL
Finest Hotel in the Interior—-Well Heated, Clean Rowe.
Bar in Connection. Rate* Reasonable
TAMPA, FLORIDA, CAPTURED!
Smokers Can Now Enjoy the Best
Juan De Fuca Cigars
U. S. Government In»p«ct«d. M«d> In Bond
INGRAM & BUSH
SOLE AGENTS
FRESH FROM THE RANCH TO YOU
The Northwestern is due here about Monday with the following
line of produce for the Yakima Fruit Co.’s big little store:
Casabas, Watermellons, Apples—a dozen varieties, Pears, Pine
apples, Quince, Grapes, 8quash, Pumpkin, Turnips, Yakima Spuds, Cel
ery, Lettuce, Vegetable Oysters, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Pickeling
Cukes, Rutebagas, Citron, Green Peppers, Fresh Ranch Eggs, etc.
Give us a call and look over our stock—it’s the best ever shown
In Valdez. Just call up 55 on either phone Give us your order and
we will see that you get the best the market affords.
The Yakima Fruit Company
LOCAL BREVITIES.
A. Props is in town from Chitina.
—
Robert Small is in Valdez from
Chitina.
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The War Correspondent at the Or
pheum tonight.
The Katalla Queen left this morn
ing at 3 a. m. for Cordova.
C. S. Bratton, of Cordova, is at
tending court as a grand juror.
, W. Dunkel arrived in town on the
steamer Northwestern from Juneau.
Judge Medley, of Cordova, is at
tending court as. a witness in the Pa
pas case.
Going out of business. The entire
stock of jewelry at 50c on the dol
lar at Plant & Co.
G. A. Vinger left for Cordova this
morning on the Katalla Queen.
Thitry-five per cent, discount on
diamonds and nuggets. Plant & Co.
U. S. Deputy Marshal Sam Bright
well, of Cordova, came over on the
Northwestern to attend court.
FOR SALE—Oak extension dining
table, chiffoniers, etc. Guy F. Cam
eron.
W. C. Harrington, the mining en
gineer, will leave in the morning for
the Tasnuna.
Solid gold and gold filled watches
with all kinds of movements at 50c
on the dollar. Plant & Co.
See Tod Winter ror your watch and
jewelry repairing at E. Winter's store.
All work guaranteed. tf
FOR RENT—Three room flat with
bath. Apply to George White, the
assayer. tf
Will A Steel, editor of the Cor
dova Alaskan, arrived in town this
morning.
Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
man’s the tailor. Telephone 198.
One dollar clocks 50c at Plant &
Go.
Tom Scott, the cashier of the First
Bank of Cordova, is in Valdez at
tending court as a witness in the Pa
pas case.
G. O. Reinke, tne watchmaker and
jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co.
All work guaranteed.
?—Men’s heavy wool hose 25c pair
at Emporium. tf
Miss Mildred Clancy, a professional
nurse of wide experience, arrived on
the Northwestern to take a position
at the Valdez hospital.
Suits pressed ror $1.00 at Silver
man’s the tailor. Telephone 198.
If you want to buy Granite stock
see John Emel. tf
FOR RENT—Furnished house with
bath; close in. 120 both phones.
A ten days mail was received on
the Northwestern for the local office
and the clerks have been exception
ally busy sorting and distributing it
today.
Judge F. M. Brown’s shorthand
class will me^t at the public school
this evening. All members are re
quested to be present.
New Hot Point electric neaters,
cooking appliances and six-pound
irons arriving at the Emporium. Op
en from 1 to 9 p. m. tf
Roger Bros. 1847 silverware and
sterling silverware at 60c on the dol
lar at Plant Sc Co.
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If you want all the news all the
time, read the Prospector.
J. D. Dwyer, the Strelna merchant,
came over from Cordova on the steam
er Northwestern and will remain in
Valdez until the return of the boat
from the westward, when he will
make the trip to Seattle.
Taxes Due.
Taxes for the Town of Valdez for
the year 1914 are now due and pay
able at my office, In the Valdez Elec
tric Company office, in the Copper
block. Taxes will be delinquent on
Monday, December 7, 1914, at 6 o’clock
p. m. and unless paid prior thereto,
a penalty of 10 per cent, will be add
ed to the amount and interest at the
rate of 12 per cent, per annum.
No interest will be allowed on town
warrants in payment of taxes after
November 1, 1914.
Office hours: 10 a. m. to 12 m.
and 2 p. m. to 4 p. m., except Sun
days. Dated this 4th day of Novem
ber, 1914.
E. G. AMES,
Town Treasurer.
REDUCE
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Heating is one of the serious problems which
confronts every family in Valdez. An econ
omical heater will help reduce your expenses.
The Cole’s Hot Blast Heater
TAKES THE EEAST FUEE GIVES THE MOST HEAT
Retains fire longer than any other stove.
Burns Wood or Coal. If you need a stove
Buy a Cole’s Hot Blast. We are Sole Agents.
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SIEGE RENEWED
ATjWEMYSL
(Continued from page 1.)
crew of the German cruiser Emden
were drowned. Capt. Karl Muller and
Prince Francis Joseph of Austria,
who was one of the officers of the
German boat, were rescued and have
been given full honors.
$1,000,000 Cargo Burned.
LONDON, Nov. 11.—A dispatch
from Alexandria, Egypt, to Reuter’s
Telegram Company, says: “The car
go of the German steamer Sudmark,
which was captured in the Red Sea
a month ago, has been destroyed by
fire in a warehouse here. The cargo
consisted of tea, jute and cocoanuts,
and was valued at $1,000,000.”
Dardanelles Forts Being Reduced.
ATHENS, Nov. 11.—The bombard
ment of the Turkish forts on the
Dardanelles continues day and night
and the allies battleships are throw
ing shells in them continually. The
fort guns are not up-to-date and are
unable to reach the war vessels,
which are off six miles from the
forts. Reports received here indicate
that the Turkish forts have been re
duced and that a landing party will
be put ashore in the Gulf of Saros
to take the forts, after which the war
vessels will bombard Constantinople
and capture the forts along the Bos
porus Straits.
TIDE TABLE8 PORT OF VALDEZ.
Tuesday, November 10.
Low tide 10:39 a. m., 4.7; 11:65 p.
m., 1.3.
Wednesday, November 11.
High tide 6:65 a. m„ 6.6; 5:57 p.
m„ 7.2.
Low tide 12:18 p. m., 4.3.
Thursday, November 12.
High tide 7:48 a. m., 7.4; 7:28 p.
m., 7.1.
Low tide 1:00 a. m., 1.4; 1:51 p.
m., 3.4.
Summon* for Publication.
In Justice’s Court for Valdez Precinct,
Territory of Alaska.
Frances Wilson, plaintiff, vs. Anna
Guenther, defendant.—Summons for
Publication.
To the defendant, Anna Guenther:
Take notice that you have been sued
in the above-named court by the
above-named plaintiff upon an ac
count for goods sold and delivered,
in the sum of $58.50; that personal
property belonging to you has been
attached to satisfy said claim; and
unless you appear and plead to plain
tiff’s complaint within thirty days af
ter completion of publication of this
summons, to-wit, within thirty days
after December 21, 1914, plaintiff will
take judgment for the sale of said
attached property to satisfy her claim
against you.
This publication is made pursuant
to an ordGr of the court dated No
vember 9, 1914.
(Seal) GEO. J. LOVE,
Commissioner and' Ex Officio Justice
,of the Peace.
First publication November 9,1914.
Last publication December 14,1914.
Copper River Lumber Co., Inc.
ALL KINDS OF
Native and f f TMDCD and Building
Puget Sound LiUlVlUEiIX Material
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
Prices Right W. M. FINICAL, Mgr. Phone 18
Patronize a Home Industry
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
S. S. Mariposa and S. S. Alameda sail from Seattle
the 1st, 8th, 16th and 24th
EVERY MONTH
From Valdez south-7th, 15th, 23rd and 30th for Cordova,
Juneau, Ketchikan and Seattle.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan. Juneau, Sheep creek Treadwell, Douglas
Cordova, Ellamar. Valdez and Latouche. Explosives. S S Seward. S S Seward. 5th*
S S Latouche. 15th: S S Cordova. 25th of each month—Right reserved to change this
schedule without notice,
F B. Tracy, Gen’l Agt- Valdez Dock Co., Local Agt.
Pacific Alaska
i Navigation Company
Alaska Pacific S. S. Co. Alaska Coast Co.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers sail from Seattle
Nov. 15th, Dec. 5th and 25th
via the Inside Passage for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat, Ka
talla, Cordova, Valdes, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak.
PUGET SOUND—CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle-San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and
Harvard for southern California ports.
night, reserved to change dates and steamer* without notice
VALDEZ DOCK CO.
Local Agent
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