PLAN WATER WORKS
Portland People Would
Put In A Plant
Here
Portland capitalist* are planning
the ihatullation of a complete
waterworks and sewerage system
in Valdez, and as a preparatory
measure have, through their local
representative, J. P. Rudd, asked
the council if it would be willing
to grant a franchise.
The proposed franchise provides
for work starting on the mains as
soon as the weather will permit.
The company is to put in hydrants
for the citv and furnish water free
m
for fire protection and for all mu
nicipal purposes, as Well as free
sewerage for all city building*.
Reasonable rates are to be estab
lished for the use of water by the
6iti2ens of the town and at the end
6f thirty y6'ars the city will be
allowed to purchase the plant at
its actual cash value, if desired.
There was no meeting of the
Council last night,' so no action
Was ta'kfcn on the matter, but they
have all expressed themselves as
favoring the granting of such a
franchise.
Olympia, Jan, *22—The bills for
the Alaska exposition, appropria
ting $600,000 for permanent build
ings, which will revert to the Uni
versity of Washington after the
fair, and another bill appropriat
ing $400,000 for an exhibit have
been intfoftuced in the slate legis
lature.
Seattle, Jan.'22—John McMillan
has resigned from the state railroad
commission, and the appointment
has been offered to John McGraw.
but he declines the offer.
Washington, Jan. 22—Ankeny
has introduced a bill appropriat
ing half a million dollars for the
heirs of Ben Halliday, a mail cai
rier, who during the Indian troub
les in the Northwest spent his own
money in the construction of post*
roads throughout the country.
Buffalo, Jan. 22—The hurricane,
which has been raging here for
more than 24 hours has subsided.
The damage done to the waterfroni
here is over f 1,000,000. Four
deaths are all reported.
Des Moines, Jan. 22—Senator
Doliver has been re-elected by the
4tato legislature to go to Washing
ton.
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London, Jan. 22—The officials
of the foreign office have been in
conference regarding the Kingston
incidenf for several hours. They
have cabled to Sweetenham for his
version of the matter, and until
word is received from him will
tnake no statements, beyond the
fact that they are greatly surprised
at the governor’s actions.
-Ottawa, Jan. 23—Secretary Root
was banqueted ladl night tty the
Canadian Club'of this place. The
governor-genera? and premier wen
present, and during the evening
a telegram from Governor Sweet
-enham was read, saying that he
was profoundly grateful for the
sympathy and aid given by Admi
ral Davis at Kingston.
London, Jan. 23—On account of
the insult offered to the American
navy bv Governor Sweetenham, of
Jamaica, the governor Will proba
bly he recalled by the English gov
ernment. Citizens of Jamaica
ha*e petitioned the home office to
remove him f/om office immediate
ly. No report has been received
rrom the governor, and unle.-s hn
does make a Report within a short
ime he will be summarily dis
missed.
Washington. Jnn. 23—Senator
Hansborough in an interview with
Roosevelt asked that federal aid lie
x tended to relieve the coal fa min*
which is causing so much suffering
in the Dakotas. The p esidem
*ook the matter under considera
tion.
Washington, Jan. 23—The artil
erv bill providing for an increase
>f the force of men in that 61*80011
»f the army, has passed noth
touses and has been sent to the
• resident for his signature.
New Orleans. Jan. 23—The re
cent high water has .caused five
nreaks in (fie Mississippi river
levee below here and touch damage
has been done as a .consequence.
Unle38 the rising of' the river ceat
es soon serious trouble wil'f be ex
perienced in protecting the coun
try behind the levees.
Atlanta, Ja'n 23-LThe Farmer’s
Union, in convention here yester
day passed .resolutions endorsing
President. Roosevelt’s action in
dismissing . the 25th colon d regi
ment. The resolutions will be
forwarded to the Senate.
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You can all
Ride a Winner
When you want to go
anywhere
On t:he Sound
If you will see T. W.
Doherty, of the gaso
line launch
The ‘Buttinsky’
He can tell yon about it.
Gem
Barber
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Bath House
Mas. E R. Davis, Peop.
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Best Equipped Shop
and Bath House in
Valdea ...
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ED. NELSON MANAGER
^orknan’s Road House
P. MAGNUSON, Proprietor.
First roadhouse built on Government
Trail. Can accomodate 50 people, has large
warm barn for 20 horBes fcnd good quarters
for dogs. Good meals and everything the
musher desires.
Twenty Miles From Valdez.
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Ptai igan Drop Roadhouse
Mrs. E. DOTY, Proprietor
Best accommodation* between Fairbanks and Valdes.
All kinds of provisions, aa well as burse and dog feed
for sale. Good accommodations for horses and dogs.
Freighting Contracted—Passengers and freight trans
ported over the summit.
First-Class Bar Id Connection. 30 Miles From Vald-e./
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The Teikhell Roadhouse
48 Miles From Valdez
On Governmtnt Trail.
Bait of accommodation* for man and be&at. Fresh Meat
always on hand. Horse and Dor Feed All the late**
improvement*. PRIVATE ROOMS.
Mrs. Ed. Wood, Proprietor.
DRY CREEK ROADHOUSE
E. G. and G. B. RORJB&, Proprietor*.
118 MILES
FROM VALDEZ
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OH FAIRBANKS
ANI) KAGLK TRAIL
Qiana Train; Post and ttotet
Hoyt &. Smith, Proprietors
Beet of accommodations for the traveling public, and com
fortable quarters for horses or dogs.
This hotel if the largest And best equipped house between
Valdes and Fairbanks, and is situated on the Gulkana Cut-oft
Trail, which saves four milee of travel on the Fairbanks trail.
128 MILES TO VALDEZ 26 MILES Tb COPPEK GENTKFC
Our Home Roadhouse
169 Mileh From Vat.dh*
On the new VALDEZ-FAIRBANK6 Trail
40 miles north of Gulkana.
Mrs. L. M. HI6KS, Proprietor
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Wines,Liquors and Cigars.
The Senate;
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