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store a number of new things in
p the way of fall merchandise.
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Fancy Silks—Beautiful pattern* and col.
h orings in plaid, stripes and fancy changeable
silks, black and white checks, black taffeta,
peau de soie and lining satins—mostly 36
inch widths—priced from $1.25 to $2.50 a
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I MenVWear— "Fall and winter caps—with
and without ear lugs—in blues, browns,
l greys and mixtures—Priced $1.25 and $1.50.
Neckwear consisting of tubular and] flowing
t end, four-in-hand, fancy and full dress bows
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the newest shades and patterns—mostly six
bit sellers:
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This is what “Harrison’s Biography” of Nome, says
of HON. GEO. E. SCHOFIELD, Candidate on
the Republican ticket for ATTORNEY GENERAL
for Alaska.
GEORGE D. SCHOFIELD is a lawyer of Nome, a man of forensic
ability, and one of the best presiding officers ever selected to conduct
a public meeting. He was born In Portland, Michigan, August 23,
1804, and received Ills education in the Northwest University and in
l be Normal School at Dixon Hllnois.
MR. SCHOFIELD comes from a family of lawyers, his grand
father was a lawyer in the State of New York, and his father wasi
Pistrict Attorney in Nebraska.
MK. SCHOFIELD was admitted to the pracUce of law In the
State of Washington when at the age of twenty-one years.
SHORTLY after MR. SCHOFIELD went to Butte, Montana, and
while there he learned mechanical engineering and ran a hoisting
engine at the Anaconda mine.
IN' 1883 lie started for Juneau from Butte but stopped off at'
Montesano, Washington, and began the practice of law with his
father and was a candidate at that time for District Attorney, W
which position he was elected.
HK served two years at District Attorney for Chehalls County
and in 1898 was elected Senator from the lOtli District, State of
Washington.
HK came to Alaska In 1900 and resided in Nome. In 1904 he
was appointed by the Nome City Council to the office of City Attorney,
and was attorney for the Union men at Nome during the 1905 strike.
At the Republican Territorial Convention held at Seward,
Alaska, April 19th, he was nominated for the office of Attorney Gen
era! on the Republican Ticket.
VOTE FOR HIM AT THE ELECTION. NOVEMBER 7, 1916.
(Paid Advertisement)
President’s Endorsement of Sulzer
Executive Office, Asbury Park, N. J., Sept. 15, 1916.
HON. T. J. DONOHOE,
Democratic National Committeeman,
Valdez, Alaska.
In reply to your telegram of recent date would say that I
very earnestly favor the election of CHARLES A. SULZER
as Delegate to Congress from Alaska.
WOODROW WILSON.
Vote the Straight
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS—
CHARLES A. SULZER
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL— *
GEORGE B. GRIGSBY
FOR SENATOR—
JOHN RONAN
FOR REPRESENTATIVES—
THOMAS H HOLLAND
CHARLES McCALLUM
THOMAS C. PRICE
PRANK B. CANNON
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER—
JAMES E. WILSON
Quartz and Placer
Location Notices
For Sale at
The Prospector Office
ALASKA INVESTMENT CO.:
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks *
Agta. for EQUITABLE Life Ins. *
Public s*,r„C!P"'y Reel BMf* Phone* 196 J
ItlSUSISSSSSSISSSSlSIlllllllll
Mrs WINGS
IN OISTRjDT COil
The case of the United States vs. C.
L. Peabody was tried yesterday In
the district court. Following the tak
ing of the testimony of the several
witnesses the attorneys for the defen
dant, Lyons & Ritchie, moved for an
instructed verdict of not guilty. The
district attorney acquiesced to the mo
tion and the court directed the Jury
to return a verdict to that effect.
Today the civil action of Blair vs.
Peabody was taken up. In selecting
a Jury a number of the regular Jury
panel were disqualified and an order
for a special venire of ten men was
issued.
Coal Famine at Unga.
Advices received at the Marshal’s
office state that a coal famine exists
at Unga, and the people are suffering
from lack of fuel. The Deputy mar
shal at that place has been Instructed
to supply the needs of the inhabitants
to the extent of his ability until such
time as the shortage Is relieved.
The launch N. & S., C’apt. Calla
ghan, returned last evening from
westward Sound points bringing a
number of passengers.
S. L. Oliver, Sam Pepper a d Har
vey Johnson came up on the launch
N. & S. from Betties Bay.
A1 Dubeck of Avery River, was an
arrival In town last evening.
E. P. Cashman and family came on
from Wortman last evening and will
make their home in the city.
John Riley of Piggott Bay, was an
arrival in town on the N. & S.
C. L. Topllff returned from a round
trip to Betties Bay and Barry Arm
on the N. & S.
L. L. Middelkainp, superintendent
of the Ellamar mine, arrived in town
yesterday. Mrs. Middelkamp has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Brown,
the past week.
The launch Waif came in from Ka
talla last evening with a cargo of
gasoline and distillate for the Granby
mine and left this morning on the're
turn voyage.
Meeting Postponed.
The meeting of the Masonic lodge
called for this evening in Masonic hall
has been postponed until 8 o’clock to
morrow evening.
2t F. M. BROWN, W. M.
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug
Company. tf
Carbureters, magnetos, batteries,
spark plugs and colls at Mead's. tf
See Blake for Cement Blocks. tf
Fresh candy at the Emporium, tf
Fine- new, local 'turnips at the
Keystone Produce Co. tf
For first-class meals and good serv
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants' Cafe. tf
When you want something good to
eat try the Merchants' Cafe, open all
night. ~~ ‘ tf
Attention.
Don’t forget the real, original barn
dance to be given by the Fraternal
Order of Eagles Hallowe'en, October
31. A rousing good time for all. Get
your tickets early and avoid the rush.
Fox’s fresh Oyster Cocktails at
Love-Whitley Company's. tf
Fancy Stationery at the Valdes
Drug Store. tf
Fox’s fresh Shrimp Meat at Love
Whitley Co.’s. * tf
The Golden North has steam heat
ed rooms. tf
Prospector ads bring results.
The Golden North, the House of
Comfort. tf
Don’t fall to attend the grocery sale
at Blum’s.
Allen’s fresh Eastern Transplanted
Oysters, counts, selects and stand
ards at Love-Whitley Co. tf
Just Received—the latest Popular
Songs and Music. Valdes Drug Co. tf
Fox’s Chocolate Tea, at Love
Whltley Co.’s. tf
Valdes Drug Company has a fine
line of School Stationery. tf
Don’t fall to attend the grocery sale
at Blum’s.
S & W canned fruits and vegetables
at Blum’B.
For good home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart street. *
Nuts and Fruits, Chocolate Cover
ed, at Hunt’s.
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
love her and send that noisy old
pump to the Valdes Iron Works and
let them remove the peaoe disturber,
yonr neighbors will appreciate It. tf
GERMANS DENY POISON
BOMBS WKHE DROPPED
BERLIN, Oct. 2«.—The British
wireless service states that German
seaplanes which attacked Constants,
Rumania, recently dropped poisoned
sweets and bombs infected with chol
era bacilli, says the Overseas News
Agency. The shamelessness and mean
ness of such statements can be sur
passed only by the credulity and stup
idity which the British attribute to
their allies.”
GIGANTIC ST L’
PIMP NNEO
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA
Reported In Seattle that Huge Cor
Ijoratlon Will Erect Plant and that
Options on Ground Have Already
Been Secured.
SEATTLE, Oct. 26.—It is reported
here that a big syndicate is planning
the erection of a gigantic iron and
steel plant in Southeastern Alaska. It
Is said that options have already been
secured on the ground for the site of
tho plant, and that it is planned to
rush the construction of the works
with every possible speed.
Southeastern Alaska was selected
owing to the existence there of vast
deposits of iron ore.
Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan are
now in charge of Wortman's road
house and will keep that well-known
stopping place open this winter.
Eiften mushers left the summit this
morning for Valdez.
Charles M. Day came in last even
ing from Wortman with one of his big
trucks.
II. W. Dubois, the well known min
ing engineer, who is engaged in su
perintending the development of the
Nugget creek properties of the Alaskx
Copper Corporation, accompanied b>
his son, were arrivals in Valdez on
the last boat.
Mariposa Due this Evening.
The steamship Mariposa left Cor
dova at 10:40 this morning, and ar
rived in Valdez about 3 o’clock. She
will remain here for several hours.
DIGESTION IS AIDED
when the bread, rake or bis
cuit is well leavened, your
body then partakes of ail ab
sorbing nutriment there is in
the flour.
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
stands every test of health;
‘domestic science commends it.
For bread or biscuits, for all
baking, it is perfect.
ALL GROCERS
25c lb.
Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle, Wn.
WE CANNOT BE BEAT
when It comes to making the
best bread, cakes and pastries
ever turned out of any bakery.
Everything baked in our ovens
Is the best that fine materials,
skilled labor and Infinite care
can produce. We know that
once you try anything that
comes from here you will be
sure to buy all your bread,
cakes and pastries from us In
the future.
Schmidt's Bakery
Delicatessen
Steamship Sailings
Mariposa—Passed Skagway north
bound 8:30 p. m., Oct. 24.
Admiral Farragut—Sailed from Val
dez for westward, Oct. 26.
Northwestern—Sails from Seattle
for Valdez, Oct. 29.
Alameda—Balled south from Valdez.
Oct. 22.
Admiral Watson—Sailed from Seattle
for Valdez, Oct. 22.
Admiral Evans—Sailed south from
Valdez, Oct. 19, midnight.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE.
Lvs. Fort Llscum Lvs. Valdez
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
1:14 p.m. 4:00 p.m
7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
There will be no trip of the launch
on the second and fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being ased to
clean boilers.
TIDE TABLES.
Compiled for Valdez Hay, up to and
Including Monday, October 23.
Thursday, Oct. 26—
First High Tide, 11:19 a. m„ 9 9.
First Low Tide, 6:12 a. m., 1.9.
Second Low Tide, 6:03 p. m., —0.9.
Friday, October 27—
First High Tide, 0:16 a. m.. 7.9.
Second High Tide, -11:61 a. m., 10.3.
First Low Tide, 6:46 a. m., 2.0.
Second Low Tide, 6:40 p. m., —1.4
Saturday, Oct. 28—
First High Tide, 0:65 a. m., 7.8.
Second High Tide, 12:26 p. m., 10.6.
First Low Tide, 6:21 a. m., 2.2.
Second Low Tide, 7:21 p. m., —1.6.
Sunday, Oct. 29—
First High Tide, 1:38 a. m„ 7.6.
Second High Tide, 1:04 p. m„ 10.5.
First Low Tide, 6:68 a. in., 2.4.
Second Low Tide, 8:06 p. m., —1.3.
Monday, Oct. 30—
First High Tide, 2:26 a. m., 7.1.
Second High Tide, 1:48 p. m., 10.1.
First Low Tide, 7:39 a. m., 2.8.
Second Lww Tide, 8:66 p. m., —0.9.
Tuesday, Oct. 31—
First High Tide, 3:20 a. m., 6.7.
Second High Tide, 2:38 p. in., 9.6.
First Low Tide, 8:27 a. m., 3.2.
Second Low Tide. 9:56 p. m., —0.4
Dally Weather Kc|>ort.
Valdez, Alaska, Oct. 26. 191G.
Barometric pressure .29.76E
Temperature 7 p. m.34
Maximum temperature .47
Minimum temperature 32
Mean temperature .39.6
Clear, calm.
—Myrtle F. Billings, Ohs.
Interior Trail Conditions.
Valdez. Alaska, Oct. 26. 191G.
Fairbanks, 20, clear, calm, half in.
ch snow yesterday.
Salcha, 10. 1 inch of snow, clear,
light east wind, trail rough, 2 mush
ers south 1:40; mail south 4:30 p.
m. with 5 passengers and Boyd 1:30
p. m.
Richardson, 9, 2 inches of snow;
part cloudy, calm, trail good, mall
stage north thiB morning; two mush
ers south 7:30 a. m.
McCarty, 14, clear, calm, trail
good, half In snow., one musher
south.
Donnelly, 5, clear, calm, trail fair,
south bound mail with 5 passengers
7:30 a. m. Sheldon's auto south yes
terday at 4 p. m.
McCallum, 2 below, 22 inches of
snow; trail fair, clear, calm mall
north 1 p. m.
I’axson, 4, 6 inches of snow, clear,
calm, trail fair, 3 mushers south 9:30
a. m. yesterday.
Hogan, 10, 4 inchws of snow; clear,
calm, trail fair.
Gulkana, 8, 1 inch of snow; trail
fair, 3 Whitely-Woodard autos soutn
with 19 passengers; Hoyt auto south
with 4 passengers, 8 a. m.
Copper Center, 10, 1 »nch of snow;
trail fair, south bound mail, with six
passengers, 7 a. m. Charley Payne
en route to Gulkana out 7 a. m.
Tonsina, 34, clear, calm, trail frote
hard; 3 mushers south. ^
Telkhell, 16, clear, calm, trail
froze, Road Commission teams north
2 p. m. yesterday, 2 mushers south 3
p. m. yesterday.
Beaver Dam, 23, clear, calm, trail
rough, 15 mushers south yesterday;
two Wilson teams arrived 6 p. nt.
yesterday.
Summit, 16, 48 inches of anow;
clear, calm, fine day, trail drifted;
J. E. Wilson left for Wortman’s 5
p. m. yesterday; 15 mushers south at
7:50 p. m.
Wortman’s, 29. clear, calm, trail
rough; Pete Cashman took family i.i
town for winter yesterday; Mr. and
Mrs. W. Morgan now in charge of
Wortman's roadhouse; Wilson will
leave for Valdez this morning
Gulkana—-Stage north 7 a. m.,
Richardson freight team north 8 a. m,
Beaver Dam—Buchanan and Kin
lock from Drop 3:30 p. m. yesterday.
Salcha—Salchaket ferry taken oft
today for winter.
STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
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Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
Blum’s Apparel Sho
We Invite Comparison In Style,
' Quality And Price. 1
\ A large assortment of Ladies*
[ Waists just received, direct from the i
Factory.
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^E Have them in Crepe De Chine,
, Georgette Crepe, Tub Silk <
and Plaid Silk.
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Where Can I Meet You?
LEVY & ROSS’
! CANDIES
Cigars and Tobacco
BILLIARDS
Phone 54
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A Combination of Simplicity, Durability
and Efficiency at a price within the
reach of every electric light user.
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Prince William Sound Water,
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Your Groceries will come on
time. Don’t worry about dis
appointments about the gro
ceries either. Your house
wifely Judgment will be‘thor
oughly satisfied. As for prices
—well just compare ours with
others of equal grade. Spe
cial attention to out of town
orders.
KING'S GROCERY
PHONE 188
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