THE ALASKA PROSPECTOR
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Vo:; Populi Happy.
Editor Prospector—Week before
lust the News editorially promised
replies to myself and other com
municants. After u lapse of nearly
two weeks, f.o, the mountain la
bored and brought fortli a mouse!
That three column editorial is in
deed asinine imbecility exemplified.
The fore part of the article contains
nothing new except the admission
of my estimate of the population
df the interior.
The writer then qnotes rny rea
son for making the protest in the
first instance, and thereon tries to
build an argument for territorial
government. He finds fault with
“corporations formed in the east to
deplete Alaska’s natural resources.”
(I believed that all true Alaskans
wanted companies formed in the
east, or an\ where, to “deplete their
natural resources,” in the hope
that some general good will ensue
as the “depletion” proceeds.) And
he continues the same drivel en
deavoring to lead up to a climax —
a graud finale. And lie gets there
to his satisfaction. As a finish lie
declares that such companies as i
am interested in (one that lias just
placed a saw mill and dredging
plant with 2.’> skilled workmen on
a bleak sea shore,) is one of “those
who are decreasing the country’s
wealth by robp.ixo Alaska of its
ALREADY DEVELOPED RESOURCES.
Now, is not that profound reason
ing for a territorial government?
/ust think a moment—then smile
serenely. I denounce this state
ment to be as absurdly false as it
is inanely silly. So far 86 I am
concerned the controversy is con
eluded.
Mr. Editor, some three weeks ago,
because the chamber of commerce,
as it was then dominated, decided
to ask the senatorial committee for
a territorial government, and aiso
for Alaska to run a side show—to
“go it alone”—at the r5t. Louis ex
position, I made a protest. I then
realized that my protest to be ef
fective must arrest attention and
possibly ruffle some one’s placidity,
yet with malice toward none.
As you will remember the protest
culled forth the “Vox populi edi
tion of the N::»\s,” and a whining
hubbub in certain quarters. But I
bad the satisfaction of noting that
while the Nkws affected to not uu
nerstand my remarks upon the re
bellious side show, the whole sub
ject was incontinently abandoned,
and never the slightest squeak up
on it since by banquet spellbinders,
chamber of commerce, or even the
Nkws. Endorsement No. 1.
I hud claimed that to acquire
territorial government was impos
sible—that congress would not ac
cord it. When the senators arrived
I put the question fairly to Senator
I'attersou, with whom l have been
acquainted for a dozen years,aud he
replied most positively that con
gress would not give uo home gov
ernment. The other senators ac
quiesced. Endorsement No.2.
The day the senators arrived,
when the sensation was at fever
heat, a merchant of the town took
occasion to inquire of 25 residents,
as they came in on business,wheth
er they were for or against territor
ial government? 24 were opposed
and one only in its favor. It is
needless to remark that that soli
tary one was a government official.
Endorsement No. 3.
The committee assigning speakers
at the lacnquet had difficulty
tv find a competent person to speak
on territorial government—most all
shied. At last the “rising young
orator” was induced to champion
the cause, and he has Wen making
excuses ever since. Among the lev
el headed—endorsement No. 3.
At the banquet one sjioke in fav
or while several opposed the terri
torial form. Endorsement No. 5.
But why continue? my object is
accomplished. The side show rack
e. is dropped, and, for the present,
the territorial movement is dead.
I am content.
According to the Nicwsthc cham
Wr of commerce is taking in fresh
blood, other spirits are coming to
the front, and moderation—that
great lever of the world—is prevail
ing. May this halcyon status con
tinue.
I am an earnest advocate for a
demand upon congress that a wag
on road to the interior W built
quickly*. Senator Itillinghnm, as
chairman of the committee, assured
us that they* were here by direction
of the President, and that they
meant business. The only infer
ence that can be drawn from this is
That congress wants to know what
we really need most.with the avow
ed intention to give it to us. I W
licve that we are all agreed that
Central Alaska needs a wagon
road more than anything else(ex
cepting a railroad). I am convinc
ed that if we properly ask congress
to appropriate a million dollars for
such a road we will get it. We
must not be timid, bat we must be
moderate, firm and insistent. Let
us all pull together for the com
mou weal.
I Wlieve in the intelligence of
the American people —whenever
the great body of the people are
moved to action they are irresist
ible—all demagogery, all narrow
partisanship, all paltry schemes
are overwhelmed.
A slight retrospet of this little
discussion convinces me that I have
not erred in subscribing
Vox Popuu.
Notice of Dissolution of Co-Part
partnership.
Notice Is hereby given that the co-part
nersnip heretofore exist ng between William
W. rtlimn and Pontius Mugnusou, has been
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
accounts due the partnership are payable to
Maguuson, and tiie liabilities of the partner
ship arc assumed by him.
Valdez, August K, 1'am.
William Wortmax.
Pox Til’s MaUM'.^ON.
Parker Bank lioutm, on Key
stone Ave. Bunk, stove and wood.
All comforts, 25c per day.
Before putting on your new Roof
see the Elateritc Roofing—get fig
ures from McGillieuddy.
Chase and Sanborn’s Celebrated
Coffee is to be had at Hemple &
Dougherty’s.
Wire fencing 2 ami 4 feet wide
at Brow null’s.
Soldier’s Additional Homestead
Application, No. —
U. 8. Land times, at
Juneai , A lawk a, June 1, 1^)3.
Notice is hereby given that J. L. Wcuthcrbet,
being entitled to the b merits of section . of
the revised statutes of the ('nite<1 Slates grain
ing additional lauds to soldiers and sailors
who served in the wsr of the rebellion, has
made application to this office to make proof
and eutry by the said applicant under an set of
congress approved May 14, 1AM, for the lands in
l .K. survey No. 575 in the District of Abt*ka,
described a.- follows, to wit:
beginning at a mound of stone at or<Onary
high water mark on the beach at Anchorage
Hay, from w hich a saudstoue boulder 30x12x10
tuches uml 20 inches iu the ground marked W.
i'. survey, No. 575, begiuuiug Cor. No. 1, l»ettrs
north (si deg 15 min east U..M> enuins; and i!i—
iuitial liiouument connected with survey 3»»7
hoars south 2 deg 30 min west 41.73cltuins dis
tant; thence variation 21 deg 30 miu east. grst
course north 60 deg 15 miu east ft.lt) chains to
Cor. No. 2; thence secoud course uorth 22 deg
:to miu w st 7.50 chains to for. No-3; theuce
third course south (iodeg 15 miu west 24 chains
tot ur. No. 1 at ordiuary high water mark ou
beach, at tneend of spit; from which a sand
stone 32xloxl6 lucho 20 inches In the ground
marked W. C*. survey 575 Tor. No. 4, hear* north
6’J deg 13 min east 0.75chain* distant ;tlu-u-- me
ander at ordiuary high water mark on beach,
j fourth course south 2 deg 15 miu east 1 It! i hn»;
| thence fifth course south <V>dc*geiut 2.13chains;
| thence sixth course north 63 deg 40 miu east
7.32 chains; thence seventh course north H2 deg
i i‘usl 4.26 chains; then a* Ightli course north M
deg 25 uilueaM 4.17 chalus to place of begiu
uiug. Area 13.61 sera.
j Any and ail persons claiming adversely any
portion «u said lands are re iuircd lo file an ad-<
rerm* Halm in thi« nflrc 'luring the period of
Mibliraiitin of Oils notice, or within thirty
lay-* thereafter, otherwise pro. ! and entry of
ahl lands will he mad* by mM applicant.
It'lln \V. I'Vi'Lr.V, Register.
It is hereby entered that the foregoing mm *e
w* published hw the (till perk'd of ten week* in
he \la«ka I'rospe. tor. a wvekiv newspaper,
published at the town of Vabtri Alaska, which
s hereby 'W*iugat«d a* the newspaper publish -
sl nearest the land deacrlhetl
J1 John W. Di*ley. Register.
Trading and Manufacturing Appli
cation, Mo. —.
T. 8. LaNti rbrrrrg.at
Juneau. Alaska. June t. PYtt.
Notice is hereby given that the Alaska Tan
ning Company. a corporation.Iwyig entitled to
the iienerit* of the act ».( congress of May 14,
HW, section 10 thereof, for the lands in* tlic
l*nlted States survey No. :**», in the District of
Alaska,described as follows, to wit:
Beginning *1 « mound of stonrs at ordinary
high water mark on the launch of (’higntk Buy,
a granite boulder, :M>x24xrt inches. 24 Inches in
tin* ground, and marked Sur. No. 8Uf», Beg. Tor.
No. 1, tlience first course south Art deg 25 in in
east 12. At* chains to (’or. No. 2; thence second
course norfli 38 deg 85 min east 12.Art elialns to
(’or. No. :t; theme third course north Art deg25
min west 12.Art cliains to for. No. 4; thence me
ander at ordinary high watermark on beach
south 52 deg85 min west 12.art elialns to point of
iN'ginning^ ( or. No. 1. Variation at ail corners
21 deg AH nun cast; area,HUM acres.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely anv
portion of said land are required to file an Ad
verse claim in this office during the period
of publication of tills notice, or within thirty
days thereafter, otherwise proof and entry of
said land* will be made by said Applicant.
John \V. D»’i>let. Register.
It is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
l»e published for the full period of ten weeks In
the Alaska I’hom’KcT'>R. a weekly newspaper
published in the town of Valdes. Alaska, which
is hereby designated as the newspaper publish
ed nearest the land described.
21 John W. Di plky, Register.
Probate Notice.
In the U. S. Commissioner's Court
for the District of Alaska,
Valdez Precinct:
In the matter of the Estate of \ In Probate.
fHARLEs WlDMF.IKR. > Notice to
IHrecascd. ) rredltors.
Notire is hereby given tiiat the undersigned
wa», oil the 7tli day of July, lWtt, duty appoint
ed administrator of the estate of said Charles
Wldmel-T, derra-ed.
Notire is hereby further given by the admin
istrator of said estate, to the creditors of and
all person* having claims against the said de
ceased, to ••xhtidt them with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after the first pub
lication of tills notice, to the said administra
tor. at his place of business on MeKinley street,
ill Valdes, Alaska, the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of said estate ill
tlic precinct of Valdez.
I’nted. Valdez, July 7. 1903.
JosRPM f. DtFRINf.FR. I
Administrator of the Estate of Diaries Wid
meier, deceased.
Uoodrll A Edwards,
Attorneys for Administrator.
Date >'1 first publication, July 9th, 1903.
Date of last publication. September ID. 1903.
Soldier.*’ Additional Homestead
Application, No. —
t*. 8. Land Office, at
Juneau, Alaska, June 1.1903.
Notice 1s hereby given that John K. Winn,
ladtig entitled to the benefits of section 2306of
the revised statutes of tlie United States grant
ing additional laud* to soldiers and sailors who
served in the war of the rebellion, has made
application to this office to nutke proof and en
try by said applicant, under act of congress ap
proved May 14th, 189*. fur lands In l’. S. survey
No. Iii the District of Alaska. descril*ed n’s
follows, to wit:
Situate in I’ganuk bay on the west eoast of
Kodiak Island, District of Alaska, and more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at ordinary high w ater mark on
the shore of I'yak Hie, large slate boulder
marked "Beg. for. No. 1, Sur. No. JUft," from
which I’, s. Initial Monument. Sur. 3n5 hears
south 75 deg 20 uiin cust 4.21 chains: thence
meander at ordinary higli water mark along
l*each smith 75deg 2b min eabt 3.M0 ehains to
for. No. 2; thence south 15 deg went 3.*n chains
to for. No. 3; thence north 75 deg 20 min wesk
3.8o chains to for. No. 4.; thence north 15 deg
cast descending along side of slate bluff t«»
wardb heaeh, 3.*o chains to place of hegiuning.
Magnetic variation, 24 deg 3D min east; con
taining an area of 1.44 acres.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion of said lands are rc^ubed. to fib* an. &>i
verse claim thereto in this office during the
publication of this notice or within thirty days
thereafter, otherwise proof and entry of said
lauds will be made by said applicant.
John w. Dudley, Register.
It is hereby ordered that the foregoing notbt*
be published in tlur Alaska I'ko-pectok, a
weekly newspaper publisiied at Valdez, Alaska
which is hereby designated as the newspM|HT
published nearest the laud described
21 John W. Dudley, Register.
Soldier's Additional Homestead
Application* No. —
l\ 8. Land Office, m
Juneau, Alaska, June 1, pjn3.
Notice la hereby given that Charles A. Kcn
<%ick, being antitl-d to the benefit* of section
23»*> of the revised statutes of th* Fulled
State, granting additional lands to soldiers and
sailors who served in the yrar of the rebellion,
has made application to tit is office to make
proof and entry by said applicant, under an
act of congress approved May 14, 1*18. for the
lands 111 V. 8. survey No. 377 lu the District of
Alaska, described as follows, to wit:
Beginning at u mound oi stones at ordinary
high water mark, on left bank <•£ Abohimk
river, wiieuce an iron pit* 2 inches in diamtor
and 2 feet in the groumf on the summit of the
river bank and marked W. c. Hur. No. 577, be
ginning Cor. No. 1, bears south 3 deg west 1
chain distant; thence variation 23 deg K min
east meander ou left bank of the Alohnok river
at ordinary high water mark down stream,
first course north 3M deg 37 min west 10.15 eh ns;
second course north K8 deg 7 min weal 7.35 eh ns;
third course, south 86 deg &3 min west 2.50
chains to Cor. No. 2; thence fourth coubsc south
3 deg west 10 chains to Cor. No. 3; thence fifth
course, south H7 deg east 1035 chains to Cor. No.
4; theme sixth course, north 3 deg east 10
chains to plac* of beginning, Cor. No* 1. Ares,
r 20.3*1 acres.
Any and all persons «tainting adversely any
p«;rtiou of salt* laud are retjuirad to fll" an a«f
verse claim in ibis nflicc during the period of
publication of this nolle", or w ithin .‘in davs
thereafter, otherwise proof and entry uf said
lauds will be made by said applienut.
John W. Dudley, Register.
It Is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice
be published for the full period of ten weeks in
I the Alaska Pkospkctok. a weekly newsiutpcr
fublisbed at the town of Valdes, Alaska, which
s hereby designated ns the newspaper pub>
1 lished nearest the lauds described.
21 Joint W. Dudley. Register.
School of Open All Year
Practical Mlnlnr, am Mechanical, Elec
trical, EufhiecrlEff, Metallurgy,
Cyanide Process.
Surveying, Architecture. Draw lug am! Assay
ing. Assaying of Ores, $25; Bullion and L'hlo’r
iuatiou Assay, $25; Blow pi]** Assay. $10. Full
course of Assaying, $.10. Established 1864. Scud
for circular.
A. VAN DEN NA1LEN, President.
113 Fultou Street, San Francisco, Cal. One
block west of City Hail.
Fora Wanted.
We are in the market the year
’round fur good seasonable Raw
Ft'us. We make a specialty of fine
furs such us sea-otter, silver fox,
cjoss fox and marten. We will
pay good stiff prices for all kinds
of raw furs and remit same day of
receiving shipment.
We have a hait fit all kinds of
wild animals, which we will guar
antee to Ite satisfactory to the trap
pers.
Coxtinkxtal Raw Fir Co.
28 Columbia City, Ind.
Professional
Cards*
F. M. BOYLE, 1*1. D.
Physician and Surgeon
VALDEZ,
Office*: ALASKA
Swan linilding. McKinley St.
DR. W. G. ALEXANDER,
Dentist.
McKinley st. valdez.
W. A. RYSTROM,
Dentist.
Swan
Hu i Id in". Valdez.
GOODELL & EDWARDS
Lawyers
VALDEZ, ALASKA
FRED M. BROWN,
Lawyer
Mining ami Lan«l Lawa, B|»cnalties.
VALDEZ, ALASKA
LEEDY & KELSEY,
Attorneys and Counselors.
Keystone Ave. Valdez.
A. JUDSON ADAMS,
Civil Engineer and Surveyor.
U. S. DEPUTY MINERAL AND
LAND SURVEYOR.
Next door to Merchants Cafe.
JOHN F. RICE,
Lawyer.
N
McKinley St. Va.ldez.
Wm. H. Whittlesey,
Attorney-At-Law,
V. S. Commissioner and Recorder.
GALIANO (KAYAK), ALASKA
T J DONOHOE,
Attorney at Law,
BWAN BlILBiNd. VALDEZ
I._
NEW YORK LIPE
TNJURANCE CO.
WRITES THE BEST POLICIES.
G. Sponberg, Agent.
R. BLIX.
NOTARY PUBLIC
And CONVEYANCER.
COPPER CENTER, ALASKA.
ARTHUR J. WARNER,
ASSAYER
and AIALTnCAL CHEMIST.
77-78 Sullivan Bldg. Seattle.
VALDEZ BUNK HOUSE
Near Corner Hobart St.
and Reservation Ave.
Convenient Reasonable
H. R. Elliott E. E. Smith
Douglas City Pharmacy
Wholesale and
Retail Druggists
Douglas City, Alaska.
Have your Sunday dinner at
WikidePs.
GOOD GOOD/. GOOD SERVICE.
“THE * MZINfl”
eLUBBOO/WSm eONW ECTIO/'I
GUa DGARF’a
Blacksmith Shop.
All Kinds of Iron or Steel Work
Done In the Best Manner.
HORSESHOEING SLEDS
Geo. Woods. Jas. Fowlie.
WOODS & FOWLIE
S/inPLE R25FU.
VALDEZ,'ALASKA
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
The Senate.
SCOTT & SMITH, Props.
STRICTLY
FIRST CLASS.
AMERICAN
AND
EUROPEAN PLAN.
Hotel Northern
GUO. B. HcUUUEN, Owner and Proprietor.
Only Billiard Hall In The City.
COR. KEYSTONE and THIRD PHONE 15
Felix's Restaurant
Regular Meals.
Short Orders
A Specialty.
McKinley St Valdez.
!!!!!! Bell’s Smoke Shop
and get a GOOD SMOKE. The most complete lino ol Pipes,
Tobaccos and Clear Havana Cigars in Valdez.
McKinley Street, between Broadway and Gla- 0LCIB
cier Avenues. Telephone 17 ' ROOMS.
Wholesale and Retail. W. A. BELL, Prop.
Copper River
Draying Co.
Freight and Passengers to
I all parts of the interior
. General Trucking.
I W. S. AMY. ED. WOOD
McKinley St. Between Broadway and Keystone Ave.
Homestead Location Notices.
Placer, Quartz and Oil Land
Location Notices.
For Sale at PROSPECTOR Office.