§)team heated hot and cold baths
Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
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1894 CHAS. R. CRAWFORD 191?
PIONEER CONTRACTOR and BUILDER
OF ALASKA
CAN HANDLE ANY CLASS OF BUILDING.
Will take contract* on wharves, bridge*, fi*h trap* in any
part of Prince William sound.
Building material of all kind., and several grade, of wall
board kept to stock at all times.
OFFICE AND FACTORY, VALDEZ, ALASKA—PHONE 18
REFERENCES j S. BLUM * CO., Valdes, and Cordova,
BANKERS \ B. M. BEHRENDS, Juneau, Alaska.
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Merchants Cafe
Phone 63 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Ch*s. Fischer, Propr.
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
tVUMB'NG STOVES and RANGES HEATING
^ MOTOR BOA'S SUPPLIES, PAINTS and OILS
Mine Air Pipe, Valves, Hose, Pipe and Fittings
Valdez Dock. Opposite Prospector Office.Telephone 24
TAKE A LOOK
AT THE CLOTHS
we are making into suits for
good dressers. You’ll find them
superb in quality. They are ex
clusive in pattern. You cannot
get them elsewhere. Let us
make you up a suit from cloth
of your own selection. We
guarantee a perfect fit and a
suit with all the distinction
that style can impart.
BEN SILVERMAN
THE TAILOR
Independent Steam laundry.
Satisfaction Guaranteed | I Foot Keys!one Ave
Telephone 6fi I I Rough Dry lie lb
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms. Phone 35
ALASKA INVESTMENT CO.
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
Agts. for EQUITABLE Life Ins.
Public R«d Bldg. iPhoBc. 196
pACK yo’ pipe with VEL
A VET an’ you won’t be
troubled with a hot *■
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SHAPE OF THE HAND.
The Reaaen Our Fingers Are Net AW |
of the 8amo Length.
There Is •»» known reason why our
Angers should l>e of different lengths
today. In fact it is thought hy some
people that the hand would lie stronger
If the Huger* were all of the same
length, says the Book of Wonders.
Certainly, however, the hands would
not then lie so lieautlful and might not
ie so useful. v I
The human hand today is jierhniia the*
most versatile thing In the world. You j
can do more things with the hand than!
with any other thing In the world. The
probability is that the *ha]ie of the i
hand today and the length of the
Angers are the result of the different1
things the human being has called upon
tbe hand to do during man's develop
meut up to the present time.
We must go hack to the time, how
ever, when man walked on fours, foi
that is probably tbe real explanation
Originally man's lingers were of dif
ferent lengths because all four footed
animals had tbe same (lecullarltles. The
shape Rird length of the toes and their |
arrangement were the Ideal arrange j
ment for giving the proper balance and ,
support to the liody and In moving;
about and In climbing produced the i
best toe hold.
WHERE THE MULE FAILS. |
He Doesn’t Relieh a Battle When the |
Artil’ery Goto Active.
More nearly Impervious to heat than
any of the other domestic animals, in
eluding his own ancestry, the mule has
played a prominent part In the de-1
velopment of our southern states. On -
the sugar plantations and in the cot j
ton Helds he Is without a peer.
His traditional endurance renders
him almost Invaluable to the quarter
master’s detriment of armies In the
Held, but the es|»erlenced artillery offi
cer uses horses Instead for handling
artillery In action.
A mule doesn't enjoy a battle. He
doesn't relish Its excitement and Its i
terror, that metamorphosis that changes
men alternately into jtoltroons and
demigods.
Under a sustained artillery Hre a
horse becomes unusually docile. H*
turns Instinctively to his master as to a j
creature of higher power, and his very |
terror renders him gentle.
But the mule displays no such faith
In humankind. In the turmoil of bat
tle be suddenly becomes arbiter of his
own acts, and he either bolts or balks.
A mule disapproves all that he does not
understand, and It Is traditional that
he Is not amenable to reason.—Los An
ge’es Times.
No Wondor Ho Wouldn’t Soli.
Cnptalu Amundsen told an amusing
■tor.v of one of his arctic expeditious.
Several of his dogs having died. Cap
tain Amundsen asked one of the na
tives in his lest Eskimo if he would
sell him a few dogs. To bis surprise
the request was promptly refused. Tile
explorer and the Eskimo had a long
argument, the explorer pointing out
that he must get dogs somehow and
the Eskimo replying that they never
sold them.
“Nonsense!” Captain Amundsen ex
claimed. “5 have often bought dogs.’’
The Eskimos seemed immensely as
tonished, and at the end of another ar
gument Captain Amundsen discovered
that instead of using the Eskimo word
for “dogs" he had been asking the man
to sell him some "children.”
Russia’s Parquetry Floors.
Most flooring put down in Russia is
parquetry, aud it is generally oak.
Even in the unpretentious houses and
flat buildings this parquetry is to bf
found. In some cases, of course, the
finish is not so fine as In others, and
in ordinary buildings the designs arc
not so elaborate. One of the most
noticeable features of a Russian house
is that rugs aud carpets are used for
wall decorations instead of floor cover
ings. Floor polishing by professionals,
who come regularly once every week
or ten days, is considered a part of the
regular routine of running a house.—
Detroit Free Press.
Churchyard Yaw Trees.
One reason given why very old yew
trees are so often found In country
churchyards is that originally these
trees were planted to supply the peas
ants with wood for their hows, for in
lawless times it was soon discovered
that the only place where trees would
he safe from nightly marauders was
the churchyard, where the most hard
ened thief dared not venture between
darknqps and dawn.—London Mail.
Cur* For Winking.
Pa—At last I’ve found a way to make
tbat young scamp of ours stop winking
bis eyes.
Ma—Really?
Pa—Yes; I’ll show him the articles
in this science magazine where it says
that every time we wink we give the
eye a bath.—Buffalo Express.
Out of Hio Class.
“I hear your new son-in-law has
brain fever,” said the curious man.
"Brain fever, did you say?" chuckled
the father-in-law. "The poor booby
couldn’t have* any such sickness.
Imagine a jellyfish having a backache.”
—Puck. »
His Decision.
*T nave been in your train a long
time now.”
“I can’t marry you,” said the girl.
“All right. Here’s where I change
cars then.”—Kansas City Journal.
What Started the Jar.
Wife—I wonder how you can look me
in the face. Husband—Oh, a man can
get used to anything.- Exchange.
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♦ | ♦ STEAMER SAILINGS
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Steamship Admiral Watson—Sailed !
South from Valdez July I.
Admiral Evans—Sailed South from
Valdez for Seattle July 11.
Steamship Alaska—Sailed from Val-j
dez for Seattle July 13.
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed j
South from-Valdez for Seattle July
18.
Steamship Alameda—Sailed North ;
from Seattle for Valdez July IS. j
Steamship Maripo«a—Sailed South j
from Valdez for Seattle July 18. \
Steamer Northwestern—Arrived from
Seattle and sailed west at 4 p. m., j
Thursday. July 19.
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TIDE TABLE FOR JULY
Friday. July 20—
First high tide 0:24 a. m., 9.4.
Second high tide 1:34 p. m., 7.6. j
First low tide 7:11 a. m., —0.6.
Second low tide 6:59 p. m.. 2.4.
Saturday, July 21.—
First high tide 0:59 a. m., 9.1.
Second high tide 2:02 p. m„ 7.8.
First low tide 7:38 a. m., —0.3.
Second low tide 7:36 p. m., 2.3.
Sunday. July 22.—
First high tide 1:35 a. m., 8.7.
Second high tide 2:31 p. m., 7.9.
First low tide 8:06 a. m., 0.0.
Second low tide 8:13 p. m., 2.2.
Monday, July 23.—
First high tides 2:10 a. m., 8.2.
Second high tide 3:00 p. m., 8.0.
First low tide 8:33 a. m., 0.5.
Second low tide 8:53 p. m., 2.1.
Tuesday, July 24.—
First high tide 2:48 a. m., 7.5.
Second high tides 3:30 p. m., 8.1.
First low tide 9:01 a. m., 1.0.
Second low tide 9:38 p. m., 2.T.
Wednesday, July 25.—
First high tide 3:30 a. m., 6.8.
Second high tide 4:04 p. m., S.l.
First low tide 9:31 a. m., 1.6.
Second low tide 10:28 p. m., 2.1.
Thursday. July 26.—
First high tide 4:18 a. m., 6.1.
Second high tide 4:42 p. m., 8.1.
First low tide 9:31 a. m., 1.6.
Second low tide 10:2S p. m., 2.1.
Thursday, July 26.—
First high tide 4:18 a. m., 6.1.
Second high tide 4:42 p. m., 8.1.
First low tide 10.05 a. m., 2.3.
Second low tide 11:28 p. m., 2.1.
Notice of First Meeting’ of Creditors
No.. 15 In Bankruptcy
In the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
In the matter of the Seacoast Min
ing Company, a corporation, bank
rupt.
To the creditors of the Seacoast
Mining Company, a corporation or
ganized and existing under the laws
of the Territory of Alaska, a irank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
17th day of July, A. D.. 1917, the
said Seacoast Mining Company, a cor
poration, was adjudged a bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of the cre
ditors will be held at the office of
the undersigned referee in bank
ruptcy, at Valdez, in the Territory of
Alaska, at the hour of two o'clock
in the afternoon of Tuesday, the 31st
day of July, 1917, at which time and
place the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Dated and signed at Valdez, Alaska,
this 17th day of July. A. D.. 1917.
W. S. BONNIFIELD.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Publish July 19th and 20th.
Notice To The Public
Registration Blanks for persons
subject to registration for military
purposes may be found at the Pros
pector Office, Valdez. Office hours 8
to 12 m, 1 to 6 p. m. The period of
registration extends rrom 7 a. m. on
the second day of July to 9 p. m.,
on the second day of September,
Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
JAMES PATTERSON
WM. MEALS
J. A. SILVERMAN
tf Registration Board
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
The following schedule for the har
bor boat “Lt. C. V. Donaldson” will
take effect today. All orders to the
contrary are revoked.
Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays:
Lve. Fort Liscum Leave Valdez
1:15 p. m. 4:30 p. m.
TUESDAY
1:15 p. m. 2:00 p. m.
4:30 p. no. 5:00 p. m.
SATURDAY
1:15 p. m. 4:30 p. m.
7:16 p. no. 10:30 p. m.
There will be no trips of the boat
on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each
month, these days being yed to clean
boilers. . ..
Special trips or cancelling of the
above will be made without notice
only to meet exigencies of the ser
vice. -- .
All official business between Val
dez and the Post should be arranged
for transaction, where possible, so
that advantage will be taken of the
scheduled trips and extra trips will
be made at a minimum and made only
»«‘a5>K0EHLER
1st. Lt. 14th Infantry. A. Q. M.
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WHKX FLAMK8 FILL
THK FACTORY
despair tills the owner who has
neglected to look after his in
surance. We handle the insur
ance of some very large con
cerns. W’e place it in the best
companies, pay the premiums
promptly and attend to renew
als. Let us do that for you.
It will not cost you anything
for our service.
Valdez Real Kstate Agency
T TONY’S PLACES'
EVERYTHING ANtON CARLSON,
FIRS’! CLASS Manager.
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
From Seattle 9 a. m.—
July 7—S. S. Mariposa
July 12—S. S. Northwestern
July 18—S. S. Alameda
July 23—S. S. Alaska
August 1—S. S. Mariposa
Valdez to Seattle—
July 5—S. S. Alameda
July 12—S. S. Alaska
July 20—S. S. Mariposa
July 24—S. S. Northwestern
July 28—S. S. Alameda
can at Ketchikan, Juneau, Ska way, Cordova, EUamar, Fort Lls
cum, Valdez, Latouche, Seward aid Anchorage,
Except—S. S. Northwestern and S. S. Alameda do not call at Skag
way Southbound.
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Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell. Juneau, 'Sheep
Creek, Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, EUamar, Valdes and La
toyohe. Explosives. Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
F. B. TRACY, Gem’l Af»l VALDEZ DOCK CO„ Local Ageot
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Pacific Steamship Co.
(ADMIRAL LINE)
Our Large Fleet of Magnificent Steamships offer FYequent, PER
F'ECT SERVICE Between ail Points in
Alaska and California
From Seattle 10 a. m.—
July 6—S. S. Adm. Farragut
July 14—S. S. Adm. Watson
July 22—S. S. Admiral Evans
July 30—S. S. Adm. Farragut
August 7^—S. S. Adm. Watson
Valdez to Seattle—
July 11—S. S. Adm. Evans
July IS—S. S. Adm. Farragut
July 26—S. S. Adm. Watson
August 3—S. S. Adm. Evans
Aug. 12—S< S. Adm. Farragut
S. S. Admiral Evans due Val-dez July 4th and S. S. Farragut Aug.
9 call at Kodiak.
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Leave Seattle Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays for San l-'rancism,
l/os Angeles
San FYancisco to Los Angeles, Daily Except Sunday
San Francisco to San Diego, Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays.
IF YOUR TICKET READS PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY
YOU ARE ASSURED THE VERY BEST
For Full Particulars Address
Phone 1 VALDEZ DOCK COMPANY Valdez, Alaska
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LOUIE S CAFE
0|>en Day and Night .McKinley Street, Below Cable Office
Fresh Bread, Pies, Cakes,
All Kinds of Pastry for Sale.
EVERYTHING THE BEST ANDY MAROVICH, Propr.
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For Sale at a Bargain-Road House
At DRY CREEK on Chitina-Fairbanks Trail
15 acres cleared ground, two fox cor
rals, good house and dog house. Good
auto road by premises. Mail, tri
weekly. Price includes all furniture
and fixtures. Price if sold d»CAA A A
by August 15th. . ♦•Wv.UV
Address Nelson J. McCrary, C°PAeiafkater
Why Curl Your Hair Every Day?
Permanent, natural hair waving is
a great comfort to ladies with straight
stringy or oily hair. Not affected by
water or fog. Vanitie Shop. tf
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When Io Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
GEORGE SEXTON, prop
StRICTLV FIRST CLASS
Fourth Are, Seward. Alaska
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Arctic Jiotel
All Warm, Outside Rooms
Transient Trade Solicited
Rates 75c and Up
Special Rates by the Week or Month
Baths in Connection
PHONE 133 MRS. STRING. Pis*.
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Capt. Otto Elfstrom 3TX j
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