STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BA/THS
Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 for men only
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms._Phone 35
Valdez Miners Union No. 188
Western Federation of Miners
ROBERT SHAFFER. President.
Granite Mine.
CHAS. McCALLUM. Secretary.
Valdes Alaska.
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
3EORGE SEXTON, Ppior
$'i R I CT LY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Are, Seward, Alaska
Quality First
Home boiled ham, deli
cious home made noodles
—all eggs—Home made
bread-fresh daily; Home
laid fresh eggs. Fresh
dressed Valdez chickens;
Scandinavian sausage
and Prim Ost Home
made applebutter.
SPICED FAT HERRING
New German Breakfast
Cheese. Many other del
icatessen goods—Fresh
cakes, cookies, and pas
try at
Schmidt’s Quality
and Service Shop
Swift Delivery Phone 156
HAVE YOU A KODAK?
Tbea take joar next ROLL of FILMS la
JENNER
PHOTOGRAPHER
He will develop ead print the very
beet aicture possible to procare
from each individual film.
Will be open for Studio Photo work in
aboat a week—Waiting for stack,
Laurence’s old stand, Keystone Aveaae
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
Lvs. Fort LlBCum Lvs. Valdei
8:15 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
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
There wHl he no trip of the launch
on the second and fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being used to
-clean hollers.
JULY TIDE TABLES.
Wednesday, July 19
High, 2:53 am, 9.1; 3:43 pm, 9.2
Low, 9:18 am, —0.3; 9:53 pm, 1.4
Thursday, July 20.
High, 3:48 am, 8.0; 4:27 pm, 9.1
Low, 9:57 am, 0.7; 10:57 pm, 1.4
Friday, July 21.
High, 4:48 am, 6.9; 5:14 pm, 8.9
Low, 10:37 am, 1.7
Saturday, July 22.
High, 6:00 am, 6.0; 6:05 pm, 8.7
Low, 0.6 am, 1.5; 11:23 pm, 2.6
Sunday, July 23.
High, 7:31 am, 5.5; 7:04 pm, 8.6
Low, 1:25 am, 1.4; 12:18 pm, 3.4
Monday, July 24
High, 9:02 am, 5.8; 8:05 pm, 8.4
Low, 2:41 am, 1.2; 1:29 pm, 4.0
Tuesday, July 25.
High, 10:12 am, 5.8; 9:05 pm, 8.5
Low, 3:43 am, 0.8; 2:48 pm, 4.1
Wednesday, July 26.
Low, 4:33 am, 0.4; 3:50 pm, 4.0
High, 11:02 am, 6.2; 9:56 pm, 8.7
Thursday, July 27.
High, 11:41 am, 6.5; 10:40 pm, 9.0
Low, 5:15 am, 0.1; 4:38 pm, 3.7
Friday, July 28
High, 12:14 am, 6.9
Low, 5:50 am, —0.2; 6:17 pm, 3.3
Saturday, July 29.
High, 11:21 am, 9.2; 12:42 pm, 7.2
Low, 6:2 am, —0.3; 5:65 pm, 3.0
Sunday, July 30
High, 11:56 am, 9.3; 1:09 pm, 7.5
Low, 6:48 am, —0.4; 6:30 pm, 2.6
Monday, July 31.
High, 12:30 am, 9.3; 1:34 pm, 7.8
Low, 7:13 am, —0.3; 7:05 pm, 2.3
Just received, on Mariposa, a fine
new line of solid gold watches, dia
monds and jewelry. Valdez Drug Co.,
Jewelry Dept, tf
ANCHORAGE BUSINESS MEN
START WHALING INDUSTRY
That the resources of Anchorage
and this community is not confined
to railroad building, farming or
mining is being evidenced in many
different ways, and hardly a week
passes hut that some new enterprise
is opened, some new resource devel
oped. With the additional develop
ment of the country’s many re
sources the benefit naturally goes to
Anchorage.
The latest movement. fostered and
promoted by Anchorage people is
the Beluga Whaling Company, which
has recently taken out articles of in
corporation under the laws of the
territory and filed same with the
secretary. The Beluga Whaling Com
pany is capitalized at $25,000, and
I is a close corporation, cpmposed of
'some of the most influential business
j men of Anchorage, together with
j men holding important offices with
j the Alaska Engineering Company,
(with J. A. Magill as president and
| Clyde C. Coleman secretary and treas
urer. A. A. Shonbeck, J. T. Wester
; mann, H. R. Warren and James O’
! Reilly are the other stockholders,
| The company has established fish
jing headquarters at the mouth of
Beluga river and Kachemak bay and
have purchased two power boats to
be used in the business.
Operations will commence at once,
and a net with a 22-inch mesh will
be used. The beluga fish is no doubt
a specie of the whale, and it is warm
blooded, suckles it young and is
pecular to Alaska waters. This fish
swims in schools and is carniverous,
feeding on the smaller fish with
| which these waters abound.
1 The beluga is commonly called
I the white whale, and while it does
! not grow to the magnitude of a
whale it is common to catch one
twenty feet long, but the average
length is about nine feet, weighing
about 800 pounds. The marketable
value of the beluga is confined to
the skin, which tans to a very pliable
stage and commands a good price.
The blubber is rendered for fine lu
bricating oil and soap, while the
bones will be ground and pulverized
for fertilizer. Arrangements have
been made for the market for the
leather with some Scotland firm, and
there is always a steady demand for
the balance of the products.
This is a new venture but one of
great possibilities, and it only need
ed such wide-awake and ambitious
men as Mr. Magill and Clyde C. Cflle
man to put the idea into execution,
and with the balance of the company
composed of representative business
men it stands a splendid chance for
success.
Location notices, both quartz and
placer, for sale at the Prospector of
fice.
Fancy needlework taught, hardan
ger crochet and tatting at the Needle
craft Shop in the Ellis block. tf
Veal loaf at Love-Whitley Co.’s, tf
Ice! Ice! Ice!
Delivered to all parts of the city.
One cent per pound. Love-Whitley. tf
Sliced chipped beef in cream at
Love-Whitley’s. tf
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. *
Panoramic views of Child’s and
Miles gTaciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at Valdez Drug Co. *
Fresh buttermilk at Love-Whitley
Co.’s. tf
Garlic sausage, Vienna sausage,
Bologna sausage, liver sausage, bead
cheese and bloodwurst at Love-Whlt
ley Co.’s. t tf
FARMING IN ALASKA
H AS ITS DIFFICULTIES
Alaska is no place for a farmer
who is not prepared to face hardships
according to C. C. Georgeson, in |
charge of Department of Agriculture
work in the big territory. Mr. George
son has just issued a pamphlet of j
information for prospective settlers
in Alaska, and in it he points out
frankly and fully some of the oh- j
stacles to be met with before that
virgin soil can be brought under sub
jection.
“The settler must fix this fact in •
his mind,” says Prof. Georgeson. j
"that wherever he goes he must j
clear the land of a more or less i
heavy growth of bushes and timber j
before it can be made ready for cul-;
itivation." Ke further says that the;
soil is rich only in places where land
has been built up by silt deposits.
(“Taking Alaska soils as a whole," he
says, “They must be classed as rather
poor from a crop producing stand
point.”
I As yet the government has not
I made a complete survey of Alaska to
(determine the character of its land,
'but generally speaking, it is said that
!there are approximately 100,000 sq.
'miles of land suitable for grazing
'and agriculture. About half of this
:area is purely grazing land, not
adapted to the growing of crops.
Nearly all the agriculture land lies
jin the interior, mainly in the Yukon,
Tanana, Kuskokwim, Susitna and
the Copper River valleys. Professor
IGeorgeson then says:
“It must not be understood that
Alaska has this area available for
cultivation. The estimate includes al
|so much land, perhaps 50,000 square
[miles in all, 'which will have little
[value except for grazing purposes. Al
aska is a hilly country and only the
[gentler slopes of these hills are ar
j able. It should also be stated that
[.there are no prairies in Alaska such
as characterize the Middle West.
[ Practically every foot of soil has to
be cleared before it can be put under
cultivation. ,
“In the coasi region as far west as
'Cook Inlet, there is a heavy growth
of timber, and ordinarily such timber
land is too expensive to clear at this
stage of development. A century
hence the settler may encroach upon
the forest in this region. West of
Cook Inlet there is comparatively lit
tle timber, but, on the other hand,
there is a wealth of small bushes and
grass, and this region will therefore
| be chiefly suited to stock raising.
“The interior valleys are covered
with timber and bushes, but of a
much lighter growth than are found
in the coast region. Clearing is there
fore easier. In the interior the prin
cipal timber is the black spruce, cot
I ton wood, and on the hillsides, birch
1 the spruce very largely predominat
!ing.”
j The booklet of Professor George
Json also points out the high cost of
.living in Alaska, resulting, in a large
[measure, from the cost of transpor
tation to the interior; the limited de
irnand for labor at seasons when far
jmers are not tilling their lands, and
jthe limit on crops that can be grown.
[Altogether, the Government sugges
tion to intending settlers who pro
pose to farm in Alaska is fair warn
iing in advance that there is no easy
road ahead, and that the difficulties
of the pioneer will confront them in
full force and effect.
Try the Cottage Dining Room for
good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M.
Rucker, Phone 131. tf
Just Received—the latest Popular
Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. tf
Valdez-Fairbanks Stage Line.
| Special trips made by appointment.
[Alaska Inv. Co., Agents. 2t
Location notices, both quartz and
placer, at the Miner office.
HERBERT C. HOOVER.
He Heads the American
Relief of the Belgians.
SENDS PROTEST
(Continued from page one)
probability not at both places. The
road from Ruby to Long, Iditarod
and the coast would also prohahly be
continued, but aside from these the
| territory would receive no financial
laid for road building in the territory.
,This, he said, would cut out the First
and Second divisions entirely from
the road work by the Federal gov
ernment, and the Third and Fourth
I divisions with the exception of the
| work mentioned.
Major Davison said he believed the
j withdrawal of the federal support
from the work of road construction
I in the territory would be extremely
I detrimental to the development of
the country, inasmuch as the funds
•available for the purpose would be
j greatly curtailed and the work de
) layed.
Major Davison also intimated by
his conversation, that while Col.
Richardson had protested against the
passage of the measure, he had been
actuated so to do by a desire to con
tinue the construction of roads in the
territory at all points where they
were needed and the means of the
disposal of the commission permitted
rather than from any personal mo
tive. The Road Commission, in the
event of the passage of the bill
would undoubtedly be continued,
even though its activities might be
! curtailed. The people of the Terri
! tory would be hardest hit by the pas
sage of the bill and it is up to them
to secure its defeat.
_ .
Never Again.
When he asked Camille to wed him
they were in the slender boat,
While the rippling waters softly bore
them on, adrift, afloat;
But such a thing he never, ah, never
again will he do—
For she jumped at his proposal and
upset the frail canoe! — Ex.
Alaska Expected In Morning.
The steamship Alaska was due in
Cordova at 11 a. m. today, and is ex
pected to arrive in Valdez some time
tomorrow morning.
Admiral Farragut Tomorrow.
The Admiral Farragut is expected
in Cordova this evening, and will prob
ably arrive in Valdez some time to
morrow.
Harvey Sellers and Charles McCal
lum left this morning for a visit to
the Granby mine in the interest of
Charles Sulzer, the Democratic nom
inee for Delegate to congress.
Bob Sheldon came in from Chiti
na the first of the week, with a cou
ple of passengers, and will return
to the Interior metropolis about Fri
day or Saturday. Mr. Sheldon reports
the roads good and fast time being
made between Fairbanks and the
railroad town.
The road through the canyon is
again free of water, according to re
ports.
, ,
Capt. George Strixner, chief navi
gator on one of the stage-line Fords,
reports the trail in good condition.
| and that this is the best time of the
A'ear for tourists to make the trip.
Captain Robert M. Nolan, officer in
| charge of this division of the mili
tary cable and telegraph lines, has re
turned from his trip of inspection of
the line of far as Paxson’s.
Miss Catherine Miller will leave
for Seattle on the return trip of the
Mariposa, to resume her training as
nurse in Providence hospital in that
city. Miss Miller will complete her
course and will graduate from the in
stitution in June, 1917.
Daily Weather Report,
Valdez, July 18, 1916.
Barometric pressure .29.792
Temperature 7 p. m.55
Maximum temperature .66
Minimum temperature .44
Mean temperature.55
Cloudy, gentle wind, southwest 14
miles.
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Fresh milk by the glass at Hunt’s
Candy Kitchen.
For good home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart street. •
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. tf
Fresh salmon, fresh halibut and
fresh veal at the Frye-Bruhn market.
See the new style bozefi at Hunt’s
Candy Kitchen. tf
Carbureters, magnetos, batteries,
spark plugs and coils at Mead’s. tf
Fresh candy at the Emporium, tf
Prospector ads. bring RESPLT®.
VALDEZ - - and - - ANCHORAGE
CITY EXPRESS
Meets all boats! On the job, day or night
We never sleep.
J. A. SPENARD, Proprietor Phone 82
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Real Estate, Insurance, General Brokerage
Absentees Business Properly Handled
Treat Building, Alaska Ave. Telephone No. 60
Buy Alaska Made Cigars
ASK FOR W. R. King, Terminus, or Lavanna,
Made in Seward by union workmen.
We maintain our standard. Sold everywhere
MERCHANT’S CAFE
FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY DAILY
Phone 63 Chas. Fischer, Propr.
Independent Steam Laundry
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Telephone 66
Foot Keystone Ave
Rough Dry lCc lb
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
plumbing STOVES and RANGES heating
MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valves, Hose, Pipe and Fittings
Valdez Dock. Opposite Prospector Office. Telephone 24
i Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.
i PUGET SOUND
California
Admiral
Line.
PUGET SOUND
Alaska
| SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE^—
July I(»— s. S. Admiral Watson, Kodiak and Way Ports.
July S3— S. S. Admiral Evans. Knik Anchorage and way ports.
July 3ft—S. S. Admiral Farragut. Knik Anchorage and way ports
Aug. ft—S. S. Admiral Watson, Knik Anchorage and way ports.
August 13—S, S, Admiral Evans, Knik Anchorage and way ports.
SAILINGS SOUTH FROM VALDEZ.
July 14—S. S. Admiral Evans.
July SI—S. S. Admiral Farragut*
J July SS—S. S. Admiral Watson.
August 4—S. S. Admiral Kvahft*
August 11—S. S. Admiral Farraguti
CALIFORNIA
Seattle to Saa Francisco every Wednesday and Sunday, connecting with
Steomers Vale and Harvard for Southern California.
Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
RICHARD J. RINGWOOD, Mgr., Seattle; VALDEZ DOCK CO., Local Agt.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE.
July 10—S. S. Alaska
July 15—S. S. Alameda
July 30—S. S. Northwestern.
July 25—S. S. Mariposa.
July 30—S. S. Alaska.
August 5— S. S. Alameda.
August lO—S. S. Northwestern
August 15— S. S. Mariposa.
SAILINGS SOI TH from VALDEZ
July 13—S. S. Northwestern
July 15—S. S. Mariposa.
July JO—S. S. Alaska.
July 35—S. S. Alameda
August 1—S. S. Northwestern
August 4—S. S. Mariposa.
August 0—S. S. Alaska
August 15—S. S. Alameda
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep
Creek, Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez and La
touche. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
F. B. TRACY, Gen’l Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO„ Local Agent
THE WORLD’S MIGHTIEST LOCOMOTIVES
Now haul the "Olympian” a nd the “Columbian” over
the Bitter Roots and the Rockies—with the electrifica
tion of 440 miles of its main line, the “MILWAUKEE”
Is better than ever prepared to look after the comfort
and accommodations of its patrons.
Remember this when you come outside
J. C. MARTIN, VALDEZ, ALASKA, PHONE ONE
A. E. HARRIS, T. P. A., Jnneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway