Prospectors,
Don’t neglect your health on the trail.
The VALDEZ DRUG CO.
is prepared to fill your medicine kit
with die purest and bea of drugs,,
medicines, and surgical bandages.
STATEMENT
of the condition of the
VALDEZ BANK & TRUST CO.
at the close of business August 1st 1914
Loans and Discounts $40,476.46 Capital stock .$25,000.00
Warrants, stocks and
bonds .7,617.31 DeP08,t8 .®7’695 61
Furniture and fixtures 3,094.07 Undivided profits 320.57
Bank building . 12,500,00
Cash on hand and due
from banks. 29,328.34
$93,016.18 $93,016.18
The foregoing is a true statement to the best of my knowledge
and belief. |
M. F. HENDRICKSON,
Valdez, Alaska, August 1st, 1914. Assistant Cashier.
CUT-RATE BREAD
Go to the ARCADE BAKERY for
HOME MADE BREAD
Three Loaves for 25c.
AL WHITE
Candidate for Representative to
the Alaska Legislature.
Twice elected councilman at Valdez—President
of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce.
._ •
Stands on a Constructive and Progressive Platform
Independent Laundry Co.
Satisfaction Guaranteed I I Foot Keystone Ave
Telephone 06 I * • I Rough Dry 10c lb.
UPPER ROAD HOUSE
GENERA) POST.
General Fralg KNUTE NAFSTED. Mgr.
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GERMANS DECLARE
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has been fought as yet, according
to the reports received here. The
first stories of big battles have prov
en to be false and the later repor.s
Indicate that Britain ihas (not de
clared war as yet That she will he
drawn into the conflict seems Cer
tain. All English ships in German
ports have been held and will not
be released by the Germans. The
British are holding all German ships.
German Gold Ship Safe.
BAR HARBOR, Me., Aug. 4.—The
German ship Kronprinczessin Cecilie
with $15,000,000 in gold reached this
port today in safety. The passen
gers were greatly alarmed on the trip,
expecting capture. The captain of
the German ship reports that when,
he was two days from England he
heard the wireless instructions to the
French warships to capture his ship
and fearing to run for Germany he
turned the ship and started hack for
new York, leaving the regular line of
travel. The passengers were having
a dance at the time and the captain
at once ordered everyone to their
rooms, ordered all lights put out,
painted the ship to represent an Eng
lish liner, coloring the funnels black
and put on full steam.
Runs Through Fog.
For two days the ship ran through
a fog, running blind without sound
ing her siren, the captain preferring
to take the chance of an accident
to being captured and taken prisoner.
Two thousand passengers were on
the ship for Germany. Many are glad
to remain on this side of the Atlantic
until the trouble is over.
Money for War.
LONDON, Aug. 4.—The House of
Commons today voted $525,000,000 for
war and the English army and navy
will be enlisted to its full strength.
All men under thirty have been call
ed to arms and are leaving the fields
and factories by the thousands.
Lord Morley Quits Cabinet.
As a protest against the war pol
icy of Prime Minister Asquith Lord
Morley has resigned from the Eng
lish cabinet. The lord believes that
England should not enter the conti
nental row but instead should at
tend to her own knitting and re
main neutral.
American Cruiser Takes Gold.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.—The cruis
er Tennessee, of the United States
navy, will leave here tomorrow for
Europe with five million dollars In
gold for the American travelers now
abroad. The government is sending
$250,000 for the relief of destitute
Americans, the balance is being sent
by the banking houses here to peo
ple stranded in Europe, who have
funds here but cannot secure funds
from any bank in Europe, even at
a big discount.
Bring Americans Back.
Americans are to be picked pp at
all points by the cruiser and tak
en to some neutral port, where
American ships will be able to pick
them up and bring them back.
Organize Red Cross.
The Red Cross Association hasap
STANTON STAGE LINE
Carrying U. S. Mail, Pas
sengers, Freight, Express
♦from Valdez to Gulkana.
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For Ww «oo Voldoi TronoforCo. Phono SO
:: MILK—MILK—MILK ::
Fraah Milk and Cram
i| VALDEZ DAIRY ii
Talaphona ordora to Phono 1$7
pEO. F. WHITE
U The Assayer
Assaying,and Ore Testing
CORRECT RESULTS
No Mom, No Leas
VALDEZ, ALASKA
pealed for funds and will become act
ive in aiding the injured of all sides
in the present war. Millions of dol
lars hare been subscribed by Amer
icans for the work of the society,
which will be called upon to do con
siderable work during the present
war.
To Run Blockade.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.—The North
. German Lloyd steamer Kronprinz
Wilhelm has been ordered to leave
this city and make the run with all
speed to Bremen. The big liner
Gigantic has also been ordered to the
other side. Both steamers have been
ordered painted grey and hope to
avoid detection by the British and
French fleets.
i axe Reserves oacx.
The steamer will take no passen
gers excepting the German reserves
in this country who are trying to re
turn to Germany and report to the
colors. Large sums of money are be
ing contributed by the German-Amer
icans to aid the German light.
German Vessels Guarded.
All German vessels in this port are
being heavily guarded by the officers
and members of the crew besides spe
cial guards hired by the company to
patrol the docks and the water about
the ships. The United States govern
ment has also ordered secret service
men to watch the ships so that they
are not wrecked in American waters.
* Parcel Post Stops.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 4.—The post
office department today issued orders
not to accept parcel post packages for
Germany or France. The parcel post
to England is still kept open because
of the English control of the sea.
Congress to Aid Americans.
Congress today appropriated 1250,
000 to aid Americans now in Europe,
who are anxious to return to Amer
ica, but who are held because of the
lack of transportation. The secretary
of the navy has been authorized to
send American warships to Europe
and to bring back Americans. The
ships are also to secure the mail for
America and to bring back the per
I sonal baggage of those returning.
Wilson Appeals to press.
President Wilson appealed to the
press of the country to avoid finan
cial sensationalism. The government,
he stated, was able to prevent any
more gold leaving the United States.
The outflow of gold to Europe has
stopped and the only gold which has
; left New York the past week has
been a shipment of $6,000,000 to Can
ada.
Foreigners Given Liberty.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4.—The chief
of police of this city has released all
foreigners who were serving senten
ces for misdemeanors in order that
they might return to their native
.lands to take up arms. There are a
number of prisoners who were con
victed of petty charges who were
requisitioned to return to Europe and
fight for their countries. The chief
declares that the course he is fol
lowing is better for all concerned as
4t will free this state from the ex
pense of keeping the prisoners and
at the same time will afford the
men an opportunity of redeeming
themselves.
NORTHWESTERN
PASSK JUNEAU
The steamer Northwestern passed
Juneau this morning at 7:30 for
Skagway and should reach Valdez
some time Thursday.
Mariposa In Seattle.
SEATTLE, Aug. 4.—The steamer
Mariposa, of the Alaska Steamship
Company, arrived this morning from
Valdez. The boat will sail north Aug
ust 6th.
NO CIPHER ME88AQE8
CAN GO TO EUROPE
The local cable office today re
ceived orders from Seattle to refuse
all code messages to European coun
tries that are Involved In the war.
The order has been sent not only to
Alaska, but to all parts of the world.
During the present conflict cipher
messages cannot be sent
■ Ta^Our Patrons.
Nothing will be accpted for deliv
ery this week later than Wednesday
noon. No rough dry. The reason:
The installation of a new boiler.
INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY.
The Emporium.
The Emporium received on the last
boat Hot Point electric heaters, bak
ers, cookers and flat irons. Boys
Mount Hood overalls, ages 4' to 16
for 60 cents and up. tf
Having secured a flrat-dass baker,
we are now prepared to sell bread
and pastry at reasonable prices. Del
monlco Grill In Senate building, tf
Marca Rica Cigars
VALDEZ MOST POPULAR l SMOKE ~ '
INTEQM DAD’S
ssuNoirrs
VAN DYKE’8
SMOKEOftAFT’S
CL SIDELLO'S
REPRESENTA'S
OPTIMO’S
LOVERA’S *
Direct From 'The Factory
INGRAM & BUSH
EXCLUSIVE CIGAR DEALERS.
VALDEZ SHEET METAL WORKS
Plumbing, Steam and Hot Water Heating.
MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES
Pumps. Well-Points. Valves T Water. Steam and Suction
and Packing. Hose.
PIPE AND FITTINGS
Valdez Dock Co. PHONE NO. 1 |
JOBBER INJ
COAL, HAY
and GRAIN
Office, foot of Wall street.
When in Chitina Stop at the
CHITINA HOTEL
Finest Hotel ia the laterior—Well Heated, Clean Roods.
Bar in Connection. Rates Reasonable
Pacific Alaska
Navigation Company
Alaska Pacific S. S. Co. Alaska Coast Co.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Steamers sail from Seattle every ten days of each month on
the 5th, 15th and 25th,
via the Inside Passage for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat, Ka
talla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak.
PUGET SOUND—CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Seattle-San Francisco, connecting with steamers Yale and
Harvard for southern California ports.
Bight reserved to change dates and steamers without noticel
B. F. WATSON VALDEZ DOCK CO.
General Agent Local Agent
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
S. S. Mariposa, S. S. Alameda and S. S. Northwestern
Sail from Seattle the 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th and 30th
EVERY MONTH
From Valdez aouth--6th, 12th, 18th, 24th and 30th foriCor
way, Juneau. Wrangell. Ketchikan and Seattle.
Regular freight servloe for Ketchikan.'Juneau. Sheep creek Treadwell. Douglas
Cordova. Ellamar. Voldez and Eatouohe. Explosluea. S S Seward. S S Seward. 5th
s S Latouohe. 15th: S S Cordova. *5th of eaoh month-Rlght reserved to change this
■ohedule without notloe.
F B. Tracy, Gcn*l Aft- Valdai Dock Co, Local Aft.
Chas. R. Crawford WJ1 ^PkoM 159
ware, Shop and Job Work of all land*.
Windows, Doors, Moulding, Finishing Lumber. FAKBAtficMSmsE *co
A. M. Dierlnster
Valdez Transfer
Compeer
General Trucking and Freight*
lag to all interior point*
LIVERY and FEED STABLE
STORAGE
Teaming of all kind*
Positively in coal dollvoiod
unless paid for in advance
When In Seward Stop at the
COLEMAN HOUSE
OEORSE SEXTON, Prop.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS
Fourth Avi Siwaao, Alarm
Copper River
Draying Co
Freighting ana paaeengeratoau peri
of the Interior. Qeoertl Trunking
MoKiMay llreet, VaMac.
kid. Wood, L'ropiialo