■S* TONY’S PLACES
EVERYTHING
FIRS’! CLASS
ANTON CARLSON,
Manager.
CHAS. R. CRAWFORD
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Dealer in Agent for
Building Material. Machinery, Gas Engines
CHORAL FESTIVAL
EASTER SRNDAV
An unusual treat is iu store for the
people of Valdez for the evening of
Easter Sunday, April 23, when a
United Choral Service will be held in
Eagle Hall.
For several weeks a large choir has
been rehearsing for the occasion and
a festival of beautiful Easter music
is promised. The principal numbers
will be:
O, Lamb of God .Olds
The Lord Hath Triumphed....Ashford
Christ the Lord Is Risen .Wilson
Love Divine .
Ladies’ Chorus—At the Cross, Lorenz
Men’s Chorus—Jesus Lives, Creswell
Grant Us Thy Peace ..Wilson
The following ladies and gentle
men have joined the chorus and at
tended the rehearsals:
Sopranos: Mrs. W. Kramer, Miss
Susie Spence, Miss Helen M. Kaher,
Miss Blanche Fogg, Mrs. Harley Sal
ing, Miss Mary Nixon, Miss Pearl Mil
ler.
Contraltos: Mrs. Norman Mer
chant, Mrs. J. F. Dunstant, Mrs. R.
Schmidt. Miss Ruth Selby and Miss
Verna Fish.
Tenors: F. M. Newbold, J. G. Sny
der and Lloyd Powell.
Basses: Elliott Stewart. Geo. Rob
bins, Ben Howell and Earl Wathey.
Accompanist, Mrs. H. W. Kirby.
Rev. J. F. Dunstan will deliver a
short Eastern message.
The service will commence prompt
ly at 7:30 and close at 8:30.
To enable the men at Fort Liscum
to attend the Easter services the
launch Donaldson will make a trip
both morning and evening.
An orchestra composed of George
Reinke, Jack Surrhyne, Robert Web
er and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby will furn
ish orchestral selections during the
services.
A PAIR OF CHICKENS
ARE REPORTED MISSING
E. D. Reiter is mourning the lo3s
of two fine chickens, and just as pres
ent is undecided whether he is really
and truly out the chickens or that
some of his friends merely borrowed
them for the purpose of cooking them
for his delectation.
Mr. Reiter recently won his chick
ens at a raffle and took them home
to feed up for a big chicken dinner.
Last night, about midnight, he heard
a commotion in the neighborhood of
his chicken coop and proceeded to in
vestigate. He saw a man near the
coop and stepped inside to put on a
pair of shoes. When he stepped to
the door again the man had grabbed
the prize chickens and was making
b jb Ajiupp am tuoij ajpnm
rate.
The chickens are gone and Mr. Rei
ter says that he will consider the par
ty who took them a mighty mean man
if he does not receive an invitation to
a chicken dinner.
SAYS CABLE HEADQUARTERS
BE REMOVED TO SEWARD
—
In a recent issue of the Seward
Gateway appeared the following arti
cle regarding the military cable sys
tem in Alaska. The interruption to
the cables some time ago, when it
was impossible to learn for quite a
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while whether the emergency appro
priation had been granted or not. has
had the expected effect of getting the
government to start work on improv
ing the mean3 of communication be
tween Seward and the outside. The
cableship Burnside is now working on
the cable between Sitka and Valdez
aud it is learned on very good author
ity that she is laying a second cable
or doing something that amounts to
establishing an emergency means of
communication in case the cable fails,
as so often happens. The messages
to the Gateway were delayed this
afternoon because of the work being
done by the Burnside. It is also been
stated on good authority that the ,.g
nal Corps headquarters will soon be
moved from Valdez to Seward.
SIGNAL CORPS BOVS
FINISH EXAMINATION
The sight of several members of
the Signal Corps waving small reg
flags near the cable office this morn
ing, attracted a number of spectators
and gave rise to many queries as to
the meaning of the proceedings.
The men engaged were Sergts. Pitt
man, Conway, Waller and Lynch, and
the object of their work was to dem
onstrate their ability in signaling by
means of the little flags they waved
so vigorously. A regular code, simi
lar to the Morse code, has been es
tablished. and by means of flags mes
sages are transmitted between two
bodies of troops or two points within
view of each. The men named have
just undergone examination for pro
motion, and the wig-wagging was the
wind-up of the examination.
DAILY DOINGS OF
DISTRICT COURT
The jury did not report for duty
this morning, having been excused
yesterday morning until 10 o'clock
Monday morning.
J. J. Finnegan of Seward was en
tered as an attorney of record for J.
E. Ballaine in the case of Alaska
Northern Railway Co. vs. J. E. Ra'
laine, et al.
The demurrer to the amended an
swer of the defendant in the case of
W. H. Storey vs. S. O. Breedman, was
overruled by the court.
In the case of J. L. Reed vs. M. A.
Ellis and Eri Thompson, an order al
lowing an appeal and fixing the bond
was made by the court.
In the matter of enlarging the
boundaries of the town of Valdoz, and
the taking in of the waterfront the
court issued an order authorizing the
city council to hold a special eleeMon
thereon and to fix the date thereof.
LOCAL BREVITIES*
R. P. Ferguson has sold his resi
dence on Sherman street to Arthur
Lang.
FOR RENT—Desk room to suita
ble parties. See Alaska Inv. Co. km
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Will receive by steamer Farragut
Green Vegetables, Fresh Butter, Eggs
and Fruits. Keystone Produce Co.
Stop that Infernal Racket
Show your wife how much you
love her and send that .noisy old
pump to the Valdez Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate it. tf
Banquet Steel Ranges, plain and
polished tops, at Mead’s. tf
ADVERTISE FOR
RUUD MEN
SAY 4,000 NEEDED IN ALASKA
Minneapolis Papers Carrying Adver
tisements Stating that Men are
Needed on Government Road—Two
Years’ Contract.
A private letter recived in Valdez
‘on the last boat states that adver
tisements are appearing in Minneap
olis newspapers for four thousand
men to work on the government rail
road. The advertisements state that
the men so employed must sign an
agreement to stay two years.
The letter having been shown to
Charles McCallum, secretary of the
local W. F. M.. he immediately wired
to P. H. Ringstad, sscretary of the
Alaska Labor Union at Anchorage, as
follows:
“Are advertising in Minneapolis
for four thousand men under two
years contract -- work government
railroad in Alaska.”
No reply has yet been received from
Mr. Ringstad. but it is expected that
he will answer the message today.
Mr. McCallum is of the opinion
that the advertisements have been
put in the papers by fake employ
ment agencies, who are following the
plan adopted in Seattle during the
construction of the Copper River &.
Northwestern railway, when similar
advertisements were put in the papers
and several thousand men were in
duced to part with from $2 up to the
employment agencies, and when they
arrived in Cordova found, no jobs
waiting for them.
NEW STRIKE IS MADE
IN THE DITNA COUNTRY
That a new strike has been made
on Tolstoy creek, in the Ditna coun
try, and that a stampede is now tak
ing place from several camps like In
noko, Ruby and others, is the news
brought to Seward last night by Ed
Anderson who has just come over the
trau. Tolstoy creek is about twenty
five miles below Ophir and has been
prospected to some extent for the past
six or seven years but not until now
was pay discovered. The ground is
twenty feet deep. The chief value of
the report is that it is drawing
the crowd into the Ditna region which
is extensive and looks exceedingly
promising.
PUBLICITY FOR YOUR
PROPERTY IN MAGAZINE
It is the intention of the Alaska
and Northwest Mining Journal to de
vote one issue of their magazine in a
large measure, to the Valdez-Port
Wells district. Anyone having min
ing interests here, who may desire
to assist in giving this mineral belt
the publicity to which it is rightfully
entitled, may do so by leaving the
necessary information concerning
their properties, at the office of the
Alaska Inv. Company, where the arti
cles will be arranged and promptly
forwarded to the publishers. Mr.
Prospector, you cannot afford to over
look this opportunity, for it will not
only be excellent advertising for this
section but may benefit you finan
cially.
FIRST COLLISION ON
NEW GOVERNMENT ROAD
The first collision on the new gov
ernment railroad occurred last week.
It was not a serious affair, so far as
wreckage was concerned, for a hand
car and speeder were the only equip
ment involved. E. R. McFarland, an
occupant of one of the vehicles! had
one of his hands severely crushed as
a.result of the accident.
LOCAL BREVITIES
Pastuerized Whipping Cream and
pure Buttermilk at Love-Whitley’s. *
Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's.
Prices reasonable. *
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. - v tf
The most enjoyable event of the
season will be the Easter Dance in
Eagle Hall Monday night. 3t
We can save you money on real
estate. Alaska Inv. Co. 2t
New Spring Coats just arrived on
the last boat at E. Winters.’ tf
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug
Company. tf
Panoramic views of Child's and
Miles graciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at Valdez Drug Co. *
A nice assortment oi evening
gowns and millinery just received at
E. Winters, tf
MANY INQUIRIES
FRONIJESTORS
BUST SEASON IS PREDICTED
Development Work on Quartz Mines
has Given Satisfactory Results and
the Outlook Is Exceedingly Bright
—Much Work Done.
Ben Howell left this morning to
return to his mining property at Bet
ties Bay, after spending several days
in town on business.
Mr. Howell is well pleased with the
outlook for this section for the com
ing summer,/and he expresses the be
lief that this season will witness a
greater development of the mines
than for any season in the history
of the camp. During the winter and
spring, hsays development has
quietly proceeded throughout the dis
trict, and in every case has shown
satisfactory results.
Already, he says, there has been a
number of inquiries from capitalists
seeking investment in this field, and
many others are said to be investigat
ing with a view to putting money in
to mining, and he looks for an ex
ceptionally busy season.
WILL DEVELOP
GLACIER CLAIMS
OWNERS WILL WORK PROPERTY
Clock & Gleason Will Commence
Work on Group of Claims Adjoin
ing Rutherfoisl-Ramsay Property—
Have Good Showing.
The splendid showing made on the
Rutherford-Ramsay mine, which de
veloped a strong lead of high-grade
ore at a depth of 340 feet, has induc
ed Jim Clock and Mark Gleason, who
own a group of claims which is simi
lar in character, and located near the
Rutherford-Ramsay mine to plan on
driving a tunnel on the property
this season, to prove its value.
Samples taken from the claims,
which were located last summer, gave
returns in excess of $400 per ton in
gold. The owners have refused all
overtures to bond or lease the prop
erty and declare that they have so
much faith in it they will develop and
euuip it with machinery themselves.
Congregational Church.
Rev. J. F. Dunstan, pastor.
Sunday services.
11:00, Communion Service, and
Reception of. New Members.
11:45, Baptismal Service.
12:00, Sunday School.
7:30, United Musical Service in
the Eagle Hall.
Free advertising for your mining
property in the Alaska Mining Jour
nal. See Alaska Inv. Co. 2t
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We have the Facilities
For Properly Handling
Your Business. *
We issue Drafts on all parts of the world
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
RESOURCES $250,000.
THE PINZON
Cigars, Fruits, Candies
OPTIMOS MARCA RICAS
REPRESENTAS EE SIDEEOS
BARRETTS EOVERAS
JUAN de FUCAS VAN DYCKS
MONOPOEES CARABANAS WEBSTERS
Haas & Sons Celebrated Candies—
Always Fresh.
Valdez Dock Co. PHONE NO. 1
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office, foot of Wall street
We Are Agents For The
Dayton Electric House Pumps
Which have fewer parts, run morct>
easily and quietly, require less
attention and cost less per year of
service than any other pump on
the market.
And the
“Thor 5” Vacuum Cleaner
This is one of the finest household
cleaners ever made for the low
price at which it sells.
We stand back of both the above machines.
Alaska Water Light & Tel. Co.
SBSBSi
Qua. Perot
SmttlT
*14 Complete Services
IN THE HEART OF THE-CHY#
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DONALDSON SCHEDULE |f
Ltb. Fort Llscum Lt». Valdes
8:16 a.m. 8:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 4:00 pA.
TUESDAYS
8:16 a.m. 8:45 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. r
SATURDAYS
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. 10:80 dim.
There wUl he no trip of thamauneh
on the second ana fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being used to
clean boilers.
Postmaster J. D. Jefferson was a
passenger on the Shamrock for a
round trip down the sound and re
turned this morning.
“Rastus,” the ebony-hued minstrel
from the Sunny South, received his
emancipation papers from the feder
al authorities yesterday.
Gus Djarf has started the work of
moving the big Fish building from its
present location on McKinley street
to opposite the Tlllicum Club.
Wm. Glendennlng, the Wells Bay fll
copper man, will leave Monday morn- j
ing for that place to begin the sea- I
son’s work'on the property. 1