The Prospector.
The following exquisite word pic
ture regarding the pneqsxtur and
liis surrounding* is part of an ad
dress delivered hy May Arkwright
• Hutton, of .Wallace, Idaho, at the
delilicnation* of the fourth auiiuai
session of the International Mining,
congress at Boise, hie ho. in 15*01.
The subject of lier discourse was
“Some Kthieal A*|H-ct* of Mining.”
“The prosjx-ctor toiling over the
mountains in scnn-h for hublcn
treasure cannot hut feel the near !
presence of 4<ud, wlu-n la* lsdsilds
tlu-ir immensity, their rugged
grandeur, undisturbed hy the storm
and sunlicam of ages; these most
puhlime features of the handiwork
of his Maker; this wonderful ri-gion
where all tlu- seasons are at tlie
same time represented. Tlu- Mow
ers bloom in the valleys and foot
liills; further up the mountains the
sturdy evergm-ns. sj-ruee, hemlock
and cedar mingle tlu-ir dark foliage
with the tender green of tlu- tama
rack; higher still, in tlu- very heart
of the forest is a lake with its lim
pid waters sparkling like diamond*
wherever a lucent sunbeam finds
its way. Hen-, cradled in the
mighty arms of tlu- mountains, its
waters are lulled to sleep hy tlu
soughing of the winds through the
great overhanging pines, murmur
ing a lullaby; higher yet, above!
this picture, more beautiful than j
ancient masters ever portrayed nit
on cathedral walls, 'ire tlu- bleak
crags where tlie .eagle rests her!
young; while higher still, enfolded
in a shroud of perpetual winter, is
tlu- ]tcak si I lionet tel against the
cloud* like a monument alsive tlie
grave of some illustrious dead.”
At Copper Center.
Tli*' following rules an*l regula
tions are posted in each room of
Hotel Holman, at Copper Center:
Hoard, nO cents jut square foot;!
meals extra; breakfast at <>, supjH'r
at 7.
(iucsts are requested not to speak
to tlie dumb waiter; (that must
mean Hlix); guests wishing to get
Up without 1 icing called can liave
self-rising Hour for hinclt.
Not responsible for jsikes. rifle
and other valuables kept on tlie
counter; they sliouhl lie kept un
der the safe.
(■nests wishing to ilo a little
driving will tind hummer and nails
in tlie closet.
If the room gets too warm open
tlie window and sec tlie fire eseajie.
If you are fond of athletics and
like go*sl jumping, lift the mattress;
and see tlie lied spring.
Hnsehallists desiring a little
practice will And a jiitclier on tlie
stand.
If tlie lights go out, take a soda
—tliat is light enough for any man.
Anyone troubled with nightmare
will tind a halter in the hum.
Don’t worry about paying your
bill; the house supjiorted hv its
foundation.
Hay Authorise Pish Traps.
It is prol table that the Dominion j
government will authorise the use'
of traps for salmon fishing in Brit
ish Columbia waters.
The minister of marine ami fish-]
eries, has anuouuecd that such j
legislation will la- passed at the!
forthcoming session of parliament.
It lias l teen contended by the Can
adian canneries that tlie use of
traps is essential to enable them to
compete with tlie American canner
ies.
Espiacopal Church Notice.
Tlie Lenten season of tlie Chris
tian year lagan on Ash Wednes
day, the A>th, hist., and continues
until Faster Sunday, April 12th.
The lienten series of sermons for
Sunday evenings will Is- as follows:
J test's ocu Kxauim.k—
I. In Temptation.Mur. 1
II. In Prayer. “ 8
III. In Work . “ IS
IV. In Friendship . 44 22
V. In Suffering . 41 2J#
VI. Death. .April 5
Service every Wednesday evening
in l,ent. at 8 p. m. Topic of ad
dresses, “Women of the Bible.”
Fhkh. C. Tayi.oh,
Missionary in Cliarge.
On your way to the interior stop
and have a good duv’s rest at Hotel
He I man, Cop|MT Center. Best of
accommodations.
Prom Morrison’s Mother.
Wean* m receipt of the follow
ing patlietie letter from tlie mother
of (Iciy Morrison:
KuITOR ^RISfRlTUR:
A tew wivks ago t)«e Odd Fel
lows elubof your city Mint us copies
of tJ»e Alaska Puts* parson contain
ing an account of the murder and
funeral of our beloved son tiny.
The tluinks of his heart-hroken old ,
father grief-stricken mother, hrotti
ers sisl sisters are extended to the
kind and nohle-henrted jieople of
Valdez who so temlerly cartel for
him in that last sad hour. A
mother’s heart is torn and bleeding
for her fint-born; taken without a
word of farewell to his loved ones
so nianv miles a wav : not even the
sad consolation Is hers to look on I
his dead face or even to look u|>on I
his grave in that far off northern !
land, hut I-try to think as long as
motherly hearts and brotherly
hamls exist in Valdez, my darling’s
grave will be taken care of even ns
they took rare of him, a “stranger
in a strange land.”
It is a great consolation to know
tliat my child had such kind
friends, and may (iod shower his
blessings on each utid all. and to
inv lirother Oddfellows may tlie
golden thrall of the triple links
hind us still closer in tlie (treat
Hrot I ter li< >od until we meet alxivc.
With tlie wish tliat grief like!
mine will never U* the lot of any-!
one, I am. (Suy’s heart-hroken j
mother,
Adah .V. Mokhison,
Kerhv, Josephine Co., Oregon.
Additional Local
King A White.
Kendrick for signs.
Leave your property for rent or
sale with Mikescll. * t
Wellington coal for sale at office
of tlte P. P. A X. Co.
A nice line of fine cutlery just
received at Brownells.
Wall-paper from A cents j**r roll
up, at King A Whites.
All kinds of rublier, felt and lea
ther shoes at the Lion store.
If you want a watch, and a good
one, call and see us. Kern’s.
Childrens Sleds. Strong. up-to
date, and cheap at Richards.
A new, unfurnished lodging Imiusc
for rent. Inquire at Valdez Market;
also one side of new market for a
grocery business.
Everything to wear for man, wo
man aiul child at J. Fish A Co
Moose liall burned leeause they
neglected to ]>ut in Vukshaw’s
safety flue.
Chase and Sanlxirn’s Celebrated
Coffee is to l«e louj at Hemple A
Dougherty’s.
"Tlie Tailor makes tlie man.”
See the American Tailors. Key
stode avenue.
Hathaway A Kaake liave now
on liand a full line of Window
glass of all sizes.
Barker Bunk House*, on Key
stone Ave. Bunk, stove and wood.
All comforts, 25c per day.
All kinds of woolen overskirts
and heavy and light wool under
wear at the Lion store.
We leave in stock a complete
line of iugraiu wall-papers, al,00
per roll. King Jfc White.
Levy A Co. are doing a jobbing
business in cigars, having a large
assortment of the best brands.
An ounce of prevention is lietter
than a wlw>le house afire. You
can get the ounce at Yakshaw’s.
Just received, the l**st Miners
I Shoes ever seen in Alaska. Try a
j pair, at the Lion Clothing store.
A Chamois skin vest may save
your life. We have them, the la
ttest ami best, at Owl Drug store.
Save money and hard work,liow?
By getting your prospecting outfit
for next season from R. Blix, Cop
per Center.
New books at Richard's circulat
ing liltrary—over 1000 ltouks to
select from. Only 5c to read a l*«ok
—cheaper than stealing them.
How is it that everyone stops at
the Ticket City roadhouse* on tlieir
way to the interior? Because their
(citrons are given the last of accom
modations, Insides the horse feed
is the best of any of tlie interior
stopping places.
You push the button and let me
do the rest. Send your films or
plates and I will finish them com
plete and print copies as wanted.
L. C. Larsen, Photograher,
\ Keystone Ave., Valdez.
Meals a la Carte Open AH Night
“Wikidel’s”
Most Elegant Restaurant in the Northwest.
Cor. Keystone and McKinley Valdes,
Loomis
T ransportation
Company
Contracts Freight to ail Interior Points.
Freighting by sleighs begins Feb.
1st Freight consigned to them
must be in Valdez by Eebruary 25
First Pack Train leaves Valdez May
25 Best line of Saddle Horses
in the Northwest
Trading Posts at Tonsina and Nizina Full Line
Miners and Prospectors Supplies. ;
SEATTLE MARKET
DEALERS IN'
Meat and Poulty of all kinds
in large quantities.
F W SMALL, Prop
Cor McKinley and Keystone, Valdez
Cameron Golden
1096 PioMerloHSorialPtflof 1090
Tin* Oldest and Most
Reliable in Town.
Lilies’ Shami»oing
a Specialty.
Ladies* and Gents* Baths
Porcelain Tulis. Fresh
and Salt Water
Paths. Rooms Sep
arate front tlie Shop.
All Modern Improvements
HOTEL bILLER.
Headquarters fur VALDEZ People
120 Rooms. Rates 50c, $1.00 and
$1.50 per day. First class res
taurant in connection. Free
l>u«. Opposite U. S. Postofficc.
\V. Cl. POTTS, Manager.
Cor. 1st Ave. and
University St. SEATTLE
Alaska's Official Directory.
Governor—John G. Brady.
Surveyor General and Ex-4Mleio Secretary—
IVu. I- Histin.
Chief Clerk—Geo, Slowed.
C. K, Judges—Melville C. Brown. I>lst. No. 1.
seat at Juneau: Judge Moore. Hist. No. 2. seat at
Nome; James Wiekershaui, Hist. No. 3. seat at
I Eagle.
I'. S. Attorneys—R. A. Friedrich. Hist. No. 1;
F. Griggxhy, Hf*t No. 2; X. V. Harlan. Hist. 3
Clerk—Hist rid No. 1. W. J. Jliils. Hist. No. 2.
4 ico. Horse lirniii, Dial- No. 3, A. K. Heilig.
C. K. Marshals—James M. Sliouf*. Hist. No. 1;
Frank L. Richards, IHst. No. 2; G. C. IVrry,
Hist. No. 3.
C<uiuuis#io»er*—Edward de (Sniff, Sitka: II.
IL Folsom. Juneau; F. 1*. Tustiu, Ft. Wrangell;
L IL Woodward. Cualaska; P. liailagher. Ko
diak;J J Rogers,Skagway;C E Clay pool. Circle
City; L. R. Shepard. SL Michael; Sol Ripiuaky.
liaiue* Mission:E.Stackpole, Ketchikan; (S. M.
Irwin, Douglas; J. II. Rrowulow,Sunrise; John
i Lyons, Valdez,Carl M. Johauson, Eagle; S. M.
t<raff. Forty Mile. J Liudlcy lireeu, Kainpart;
D. A. McKenzie, Coldfoot; C. II. Klegg, Nush
agak; James IL Saunders, Chisna.
r. S. Laud Officers—Register. John W.
Dudley.
Receiver— P. Mullen.
Deputy 1’. S. Marshals— Dist. No. 1, special,
W U McNair, J. W. Snook, Skagway; J. P.
Campbell, Sitka: E. F. Kelly, Juneau; Wm. IL
• •rant. Wrangel; W. Hill, Douglas Island;
Cha*. Dreibilbi*. Valdez; Lewis L. Rower*,
Kodiak; Peter Nissou, Porcupine; A. Shoup,
Ketchikan; J. P. Keynoldaon, Eagle. J
2 u buff, Killisfioo, John R Richard*, l’nala*ka
VALDEZ ADSTfUCT ITIKE (0.
Complete abstracts of title
to all mineral and other
claims in the Valdez Min
ing district, including the
Prince William Sound,
Copj»er River, Chistuchi
na and the Chisna dis
tricts.
Mads fnisH h Xaktu
Ton Lais
Valdez, Alaska
For Assays Send Your Ore To
L R. CAMPBELL
PRICES.
Gold, Silver and Cop;«er 13.50
Gold and Silver - 1.50
Copper - 2.00
Lead - - - 2.00
ILLLAMAR ALASKA
| 5. Q. HATHCWS,
kite) ■ Plato).
Steam Fitting and
Water Heating.
LIVE AND LET LIVE. Valdez.
H- R. Elliott E. E. Smith
Douglas City Pharmacy
Wholesale and
* Retail Draggists
Douglas City, Alaska.
Town Lots for Sale.
Lots in Sexton Addition to Val
; dez: For information eall on the
; undersigned at the office of Ijcedy
A Kelsey, (Seorge Sexton.
PACIFIC PACKING
fr NAVIQATIOM CO.
Carrying U. S. Aall and Express.
Str. Nojne City j
Str. Excelsior
Str. Santa Ana j
Str. Shelikoff
0
F*»m Sait tie For Valdez. 8th of each
m<»nlh. From Valdez for Seattle. 22Ui
<#f eaeh month.
From SsattJe h»r Vj kU-/.. < V*».k Inlet jtnd
way |iort*. 20th of each month. Flora
Valdez for Seattle nnd way |iort*, Kth of
eaeh month.
From Seattle for Valdez. Cinik Inlet and
way |H»n* 2Ath of eaeh month. From
Valdez for Seattle and way {tort*. 12th <4
eaeh month.
From Valdez to Cnalaeka nnd way |>ort«
20th of eaeh month, connecting with Str.
Kxeehior from Seattle. Arrive* at Val
dez 22<l of each month, connecting wjtJU
Str. Nome City for Seattle.
Com|mny reserves right tnchange strainers or date of sailing
without notice.
Seattle Office («lol>e Building.
I Sun Francisco Office .'JO California St.
Chicago Office—AH River St.
I New York Office—1t.'> Hudson St.
!
J. C. Martin,
Agent.
PHONE It.
Mo Commercial Company.
Three Sailings each Month from Seattle
Str. PORTLAND
Leaves Seattle for Valdez direct Felt. 1st. Leaves
Valdez for Seattle direct on nralmut Felt. St It. land*
i»g passengers in six days after leaving Valdes.
Str. BERTHA.
Sails from Seattle via. Juneau. lOtli of each mouth.
Sails from Valdez via Juneau, 2'ttli of carli wwmitlt
DUE NOTICE WILL BE (IIVEX OF FUTURE SAIi.IXt! DATES.
Passenger Service Unequalled.
For rapid delivery of Freight and f«»r
Passenger Kates and Berths applv to
mm DOCK I NUN COM.
Sax Francisco Okkick, .*{10 Sunsonu- St.
Skatti.k Aokxcy, K-l Yesler Way.
James Carroll, Seattle Agent.
FRANK i. KINO HORS,
Fwrotury,
8THJCTLV
FIRST CLASS.
AMERICAN
AND
EUROPEAN PLAN.
Hotel Northern
Only Billiard Hall In The City.
St Clair & Lauer> Props.
Felix's Restaurant
Regular Meals.
Short Orders
A Specialty.
McKinley St. Valdez.
The Bohemian Saloon
Liquor and Cigars,
None Better.
McKinley St. Between Keystone and Glacier Ave.
\VM. WORKMAN . P. MAGNESON
Workman’s Road House
First roadhouse built on Government
Trail. Can accomodate 50 people, has large
warm l*arn for 20 horses and good quarters
for dogs. Good meals and everything the
musher desires.
Twenty rales From Valdez.
THE COTTONWOOD INN
On Tasnuna Trail, at Cottonwood Camp, 45 Miles Froan
Valdez and 25 Miles form Workman’s Roadhouse. Ail
Accommodations for Man or Beast.
WORTMAN and MAGNESON, Proprietor*.