UNCLE SAM IS HOT
AFTER STAGE ROBBER
SPOKANE, Dec. 16.—Fouf post
office inspectors, two from the Spo
kane district and two from San Fran
cisco, were today placed on the trail
of the bandits who held up and rob
bed, after killing the driver, the stage
running betwean Rogerson, Idaho
and Jarbridge. Nev., yesterday. An
• vercoat and shirt covered witu
blood were found near the scene of
the robbery, and the opinion is ex
pressed that F. Searcy, the driver of
the stage, shot one of the men before
he was shot down.
Hants Barbara Believed Safe,
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.—Little
concern was felt here today by offi
cials of the J. R. Hanify" company,
owners of the steamer Santa Barba
ra, over reports that wreckage bear
ing the name of the steamer, had been
washed ashore yesterday on the Ore
gon coast. As the vessel carried no
wireless the company could only sur
mise that she was safe. There was a
smooth sea when the steamer left
South Bend, Ore., loaded with lum
ber for San Diego, Cal., and manned
by a crew of 21 men.
Two Neutral Ships Sunk
LONDON, Dec. It!.—Lloyd reports
the sinking of submarines on the
Danish steamship Nexhos, 1,010 tons
gross, and the Spanish steamship
Julia Benito. The crews of both ves
sels were landed.
College for Hoboes
CHICAGO, Dec. 1G.—The Interna
tional Hobo college, offering courses
tor migratory workers in law, Eng
lish, journalism, hygiene, mathemat
tics and nature study, \^ill have its
opening within a few days accord- j
ing to an announcement made here
recently. An endowment of $750, was |
given by James Eas How, of St.
Louis, and the college will be con
ducted under the auspices of the In
ternational Brotherhood Welfare As-!
sociation.
A. C. Baldwin is booked for the
States on the Alameda.
E. H. L. Mitchell will leave on the
Alameda on a business trip to the
States.
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F. B. Kinney, of the Thomas-Cul
ross Mining Company is booked for
the States on the Alameda.
The launch Pathfinder, Captain
Smith, arrived in port last right from
westward sound ports, bringing Neil
Thomas, F. P. Kinney and W. R.
Millard and Mts. Millard.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Millard of the
Granite mine, are visitors in town.
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George Wilkinson, John Wilkin
son and George D. Wilkinson will
leave on the Alameda for the States, j
—
N. L. Thomas of Culross island,
who arrived in town last evening. '
will leave on the Alameda on a busi
ness trip to the States.
CAPTURES CAPITAL ON
HIS 67TH BIRTHDAY
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16.—Emper
or William has sent the following
telegramto Field Marshal von Mack
ensen, in command of the Teutonic
forces on the Southern Rumanian
front:
“It Is your excellency's birthday
today and the memorable capture of
Bucharest, the capital of the treach
erous enemy who was the last to ap
pear in arms against us, gives me thi
occasion, my dear Field Marshal, to
express my fullest thanks and im
perial recognition to you and to the
glorious tifeops of the Danube and
the ninth army under your tried lead
ership, who by the greatest exertions
have achieved extraordinary exploit".
All Germany regards with pride her
own sons and those of her allies
whose deeds, with God’s help, will
be a landmark on the road to a com
plete victory.”
ASQUITH SHOWS SIGNS
OF PHYSICAL STRAIN
LONDON, Dec. 1G.—According to
persons who witnessed Mr. Asquith's
departure to the palace today he pre
sented a worn and grave appearance
The war has left unmistakable marks
upon his vigorous frame and feature;-:,
but today there was something rilore
—a tinge of weariness, physical a*
well as mental. He betrayed signs
of the strain in the very gesture with
which he flung himself well back out
of public sight in the corner of his
motor car.
Favor Food Embargo.
SEATTLE, Dec. 16.—The Seattle
Central Labor Council last night de
manded an embargo on food, through
a strong resolution to congress. The
resolution was telegraphed today lo
ril Washington senators and repre
sentatives in congress with the added
warning that the members do some
thing if tney expected the labor vote.
First Congregational Churcli.
R. Demain Nicholls, pastor.
Sunday, Dec. 17, 1916.
11 a. m„ Worship and Sermon,
“The Man Who Stands Alone."
12 noon, Sunday School.
7:30 p. m.. Song Service and Ser
mon, “A Reason for Hope.”
Thursday afternoon Hie Ladies Aid
will meet at the church to decora'e
the Christmas tree and church.
Tnursday, 7:30 p. rn.. prayer meet
ing. Topic, “Helps and Hindrances”
concluding the series of “Studies on
Prayer.”
Friday evening, the Christmas tree
exercises.
Watch the later announcements.
Kpisco|»al Church Services.
The Rev. George John Zinn, min
ister in charge.
Services Sunday, December 17,
191G.
Third Sunday in advent.
Holy Communion and Sermon at
11 a. m.
Sunday School at 12 m.
Evening service and sermon at
7:30 p. m.
Where Can I Meet You?
LEVY & ROSS’
CANDIES
Cigars and Tobacco
BILLIARDS
Phone 54
VALDEZ DRUG CO.
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT
Wishes to Call Your Attention to Their Strictly
UP-TO-DATE NUGGET AND OLD IVORY JEW
ELRY, FINE WATCHES, DIAMONDS, COMMUNI
TY SILVER, CUT GLASS AND HAND PAINTED
CHINA SUITABLE FOR XMAS GIFTS.
All New Goods and More Coming
SEE OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSE
WHERE. PRICES RIGHT
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Nugget, Ivory and Copper Glance Jewelry Made to
/ Order
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VALDEZ DRUG CO.
MAJOR DAVISON HAS
TRAIL MAP MADE
Major Davison, of the Alaska Hoad
Commission, has had a map made of
the country covered by the govern
ment wagon road between here and
Fairbanks for the Chamber of C »'i
merce. The map is a most complete
and comprehensive one and a copy
will be sent to the states to have a
plate made that the map may be
printed on the literature descriptive
of the overland route to the interior
being gotten out by the Chamber.
JUDGE BUNNELL AT
TEIKHELL LAST NIGHT
Judge Bunnell arrived e.i T«<au<.H
last night and left at 8 o’clock this
morning for th i south. He will prob
ably arrive in Valdez tomorro v after
noon.
Alameda Due Morning
Latest report^ from the stean^er
Alameda state that she left Seward
about 2 o’clock this afternoon. She
Is expected to reach here about 2
o’clock tomorrow morning and will
leave for Seattle and way ports after
a short stay.
Teni|iei ature Drops.
The temperature along the vein
men t road has taken a decided drop
during the past 24 hours, averaging
about ten degrees except nt Salcha,
McCarty, Donntlly and McC'illum,
where the drop ranged from 10 to 23
degrees. On the northern end of the
road clear and calm is reported, while
on this end cloudy weather is report
ed. The Summit is the only place
where snow is falling.
Deputy Marshal A. C. Dowling will
leave on the Alameda and at Cordova
will take charge of one Molly Parks,
an insane prisoner from McCarthy,
whom he will take to the Moruing
side sanitarium.
F. A. Hull will be an outgoing pas
senger on the Alameda to spend the
winter in the States, at "Kelso, Wash
ington.
The Home of the Pat-a-Cuke. At
I,ove-Wh:; ley Co. tf
For business locations or residence
property, phone 196, the Alaska In
vestment Co. 21
Moose Christinas Dinner.
Tickets are now on sale for the An
rual Christmas Dinner given by the
Order of Alaskan Moose. Only a lim
ited number of tickets are to he sold.
Moose members have until December
20th to purchase tickets for them
selves and families. After which time
the tickets will be sold to the frien is
of the Moose. Moose members please
secure their tickets as soon as pos
sible.
AARON E. RUCKER,
tf Secretary.
A Big Shipment.
Just received, a fresh line of Haas
Candies, the kind you like, at Levy &
Ross.’ if
Home-made Mince Pies at the Ar
cade. tf
A new assortment of silk waists ir
Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, just re
ceived at E. Winter’s. tf
Fir steam heatea rooms come to
the Bolden North. " tt
CERTAINLY
I'll Exchange
It, Madam
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The Home Merchant Is
ANXIOUS TO
PLEASE
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He KNOWS you
You KNOW him
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Can you exchange so
readily when you
buy out of town?
THINK IT OVER
TRADE AT HOME
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Steamship Sailings
Alameda—Sailed west from Valdez
Dec. 14.
Spokane—Sails from Seattle for Val
dez, Dec. 12.
Admiral Watson—Sailed south from
Valdez, Dec. 10.
Mariposa—Sailed south from Valdez,
Dec. 8.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE.
Lts. Fort Llscum Lts. Valdez
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS
8:16 a.m. 9:45 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.n.
7:09 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.
Saturday, Dec. 16—
First High Tide 4:41 a. m., 7.2.
Second High Tide 4:02 p. in., 6.7.
First Low Tide 10:30 a. m., 3.5.
Second Low Tide 10:39 p. m., 1.6.
Sunday, Dec. 17—
First High Tide 5:22 a. m., 7.4.
Second High Tide 5:06 p. m., 6.0.
First Low Tide 11:36 a. m., 3.3.
Second Low Tide 11:26 p. m., 2.2.
Dally Weather Re|iort.
Valdez, Alaska, Dec. 15, 1916.
Barometric pressure .29.85S
Temperature 7 p. m.28
Maximum temperature .31
Minimum temperature .21
Mean temperature .26
Precipitation . Trace
Snow on ground .28 inches
Cloudy, calm, snowing.
—Myrtle F. Billings. Obs.
Clii'Lstian Science Church.
Pioneer Hall.
Sunday service, 11 a. in., subject,
“Is the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?"
Sunday School, 12:15.
Testimony meeting Wednesday, 8
p. m.
Reading room opens to the public
Wednesday from 2 until 5 and 7 un
til 8 p. m.
Interior Trail Conditions
Fairbanks. 5 above 6 inches snow,
cloudy calm.
Salcha, —16, 14 inches of snow
clear calm, trail fair. Northern Com
mercial and A. N. R. freight team
north 10 a. m. Warren’s 3 sleds,
11 a. m.
Richardson, zero, 3 inches snow,
calm, trail fine.
Donnelly —20, 6 inches of snow,
clear calm, trail heavy. South mail
by 3 p. m. yesterday. Sheldon south
6 passengers 4 p. m. yesterday.
McCallum —15, 19 inches of snow,
cloudy calm, trail heavy, mail nor’Ii
1 p. m. yesterday.
Paxson. 10 above, 12 inches snow',
cloudy calm, trail heavy.
Hogan 3 above, 10 inches of snov\
cloudy calm, trail fair, Sourdough
south stage leaves with one passen
ger. Wilson’s six horse team south
Gulkana, 10 above 5 inches snow,
cloudy calm, trail good. North stage
6 a. m. one passenger.
Tonsina, zero, 14 inches of snow,
cloudy calm, trail fair.
Teikhel! 8 above, 26 inches snow,
clear calm, trail heavy. Charles and
Judge Bunnell arrived 3 p. m. yes
terday south at 8 a. m. today.
Beaver Dam 8 above, 16 Inches of
c.now, cloudy calm, trail heavy.
Summit, 18 above, 48 Inches snow,
snowing, trail heavy. Jepson aui
Whalen north 8 a. m. and 2 mush
ers with dogs 3 a. m.
i Wortmhn’s 18 above, 14 inches of
snow, clear calm, trail heavy.
A new assortment of toilet water'
and perfumes. Owl Drug Co. tf
It Always
Makes Good
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
Trusted and tested by the
trial of years, is regarded by
thousands as the standard
leavener.
AT ALL GROCERS
25c lb.
CRESCENT MFC. CO.,
Seattle, Wash.
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
Xmas Suggestions
GAME SETS
SMOKER SETS
TOY BANKS
TOOL CHESTS
ERECTORS
BLOCKS
KODAKS
GAMES
DOLLS
PIPES
CUT GLASS
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NUGGET AND
IVORY JEWELRY
HAND PAINTED CHINA
FANCY BOX PERFUMES
FANCY BOX
STATIONERY
PYROLINE IVORY
FOUNTAIN PENS
PILLOW TOPS
MOCCASINS
PENNANTS
PHONOGRAPHS
We wrap goods for mailing without charge.
OWL DRUG CO.
ALASKA JEWELRY CO.
Valdez Dock Co. PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office, foot of Wall street.
You Are Undecided
What would be more appropriate
for the Dear Wife or Mother, than
a Vacuum Cleaner, an Electric
Pump, a Percolator or Electric Grill
a new Plat Iron, a Reading Lamp
or any one of a dozen other useful
Appliances that lighten the labor
and brighten the home.
Prince William Sound Water,
Power, Light & Tele. Co.
SEALSHIPT OYSTERS
Selects, New York Counts and
Standards, In bulk, at Love-Whltley
Co.’s. tf
You will find a nice assortment of
all the latest novelties, such as hand
kerchiefs, collars and pretty silk un
dergarments at E. Winter’s. tf
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Your picture will please the felks
at home better tkaa anything you can
send them. Jenaer the phetographer
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For Christmas Gifts.
We have just received ivory from
Nome, Indian curios from Aleutian
Islands, Kodaks from New York,*
China from Japan, MoccasinB from
Yakutat, and Leather Goods from the
Steers of Texas. We have Marten,
Mink and Pox Skins, and Feathers
from the Wings of Gabriel. Drop in"
and see our curios. Valdes Drug Co.
tf.
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Com* and see our new line of nug
get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry
Company. tf
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