New Dancing Slippers
A SHIPMENT of New Dancing Slippers
has just been unpacked and placed on
sale. The qualities will be found good
and the pricings unusually reasonable “
Description: v
A black satin pump, chiffon rosette, light
turn, high military heel. Price three dollars.
A white satin pump, chiffon rosette, trim
med with Rhinestone, high military heel.
Price three-fifty.
A four strap, dull kid pump, Vienna heel
turn, very good looking. Price three-fifty.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
■ST TONY’S PLACE ™”
EVERYTHING ANTON CARLSON,
FIRS'! CLASS Manager.
CHAS. R. CRAWFORD
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Dealer in Agent for
Building Material. Machinery, Gas Engines
OFFICIALS ABE'
UNABLE 10 ACT
('AWOT BURY BODY OK SHORT
Subscription Will Probably Have to
Be Taken Up to Inter Remains of
Prospector Pound on Mountain
Last Saturday.
The remains of Louis Short, who
disappeared from here about a year
ago, were found Saturday afternoon
on the mountain north of town, by
Elmer Postal and George Taylor,
while engaged in fixing the monu
ments on their mining claims. The
remains were found at the foot of
a bluff, lying on a clump of alders,
and it is believed that the unfortu
nate man either fell over the face of
the cliff or fell while trying to climb
up the face. A heap of boulders near
is thought to indicate that the rock
fell with the man, and he was prob
ably instantly killed. It is also be
lieved, from the examination made
by Messrs Postal and Taylor, that the
right arm had been broken.
The finding of the remains has
been reported to the authorities, but
as yet no action has been taken. Un
der the law the Commissioner can
not hold an inquest over the remains
unless it is alleged that the death was
due to suicide or foul play, neither
of which is Indicated in this case. Un
less an inquest is held the Marshal is
not authorized to bury the remains,
and in fact, instructions have been re
ceived by that office from the depart
ment of justice that no expense shall
be incurred by the marshal in cases
of this kind. It is probable that a
subscription will have to be taken up
to defray the expenses of interment.
The deceased was a member of the
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Western Federation ot' Miners, Ketch
ikan local, but was not in good stand
ing. He was also a member of the
Ketchikan lodge of the Loyal Order
of Moose, and if in good standing in
that lodge at the time of his death
$100 should be available from the
lodge to defray the burial expenses.
So far as known Short had no rela
tives in Alaska, his parents residing
at 9 Fleet Street, London, England.
ODD FELLOWS’ DANCE
WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
One of the swellest and most nu
merously attended dances of the sea
son was that given by the local Odd
Fellows last Saturday night in Eagle
Hall, to celebrate the ninety-seventh
anniversary of the founding of the
order.
The hall was crowded to the limit,
the attendance being greater than at
any function given here this winter.
Piukus’ seven-piece orchestra furn
ished excellent music and the dancing
was thoroughly enjoyed. At midnight
the dancers adjourned to Moose Hall,
where an elaborate spread was serv
ed. The hall had been tastefully dec
orated with potted plants and fes
toons and streamers of colored crepe
paper and the viands served were of
great variety and excellence. After
the banquet dancing was again re
sumed and continued until a late
hour.
BIG CROWD SEES
“MIDNIGHT AT MAXIM’S.”
A big crowd attended the Empress
last evening to witness the Ballet Ex
travaganza, “Midnight at Maxim’s.”
Patron’s should, not miss this out of
the usual feature, as it portrays all
the latest dances 'as danced by such
well known celebrities as the Camer
on Sisters, the Castles, Ethel Rose,
and Leo Pernikoff. It will be shown
again this evening at eight-ten.
Verne Elliott, of Cordova, a broth
er of Walter Elliott of this city, came
up on the Evans and will spend a
short time in Valdez.
Alaska Investment Co.
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
rHMS* Reed Bid,. Ike HI
< PINZ8N BAR
Imported and Domestic
Wines, Liquors and Ciprs
Phone 69
PLAINTIFF GWEN
AWARD BY JURY
DAMAGES ASSESSED AT $573.00
Walter Storey Is Given Verdict for
9112.50 for Rent Due and Further
Sum for Damages to MacCormac
Hotel Building. %
Late Saturday evening, the jury in
the case of Walter Storey vs. S. 0.
Breedman returned a verdict in favor
of the plaintifT, after being out about
six hours.
The verdict awards the plaintiff the
sum of $112.50, as instructed by the
court, for one-half a month’s rent of
the MacCormas hotel at Cordova, and
a further award of $573 was made as
damages for failure on the part of
the lessee (Breedman) to leave the
premises in a habitable condition
when he gave up the hotel.
The action grew out of the throw
ing up of the lease by the lessee be
fore it had expired, and the removal
of furniture and fixtures from the
building which had been placed there
in. The action was brought to recov
er rent from the time the building
was vacated until a new lease of the
premises was made to other parties
several months later, and the second
cause of action was for damages to
the building from the removal of the
fixtures.
PICTURE SHOW FOR
MINERS AT LATOUCHE
Capt. A. E. Lathrop, proprietor of
the Alaskan chain of Empress thea
tres, passed through to Anchorage on
the Evans. He has the full equip
ment for the new theatre for Anchor
age. He will also install a fine mo
tion picture show at Latouche, for
the benefit of the miners at that place,
about 300 being employed there.
Captain Lathrop lias just arranged j
for a high-class series of films for j
his circuit, among which is "The
Birth of a Nation,” and several other
large productions. He also has ac
quired the Alaska rights for the Patlie
News and Paramount features.
This will give Valdez people the
best to be seen in high-class films, as
j the high cost prohibits independent
theatres "from handling anything but
the cheapest plays. The Empress cir
cuit, by playing the large productions
in its chain of show-houses can give
the people a much better class of pic
tures than if it had but one show.
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DEATH OF CHARLES SCOTT,
WELL KNOWN IN VALDEZ
Word has been received here of
the death at his home in Seattle, on
May 4, of Charles A. Scott, formerly
a resident of this city.
Mr. Scott came to Valdez in 1911
and practiced law here for about a
year, and accompanied the “Floating
Court” on its westward trip that year
as attorney for defendants. In 1912
he was appointed United States Com
missioner at Cordova by Judge Cush
man, and remained in that town for
several months, Anally resigning his
position and returning to Seattle,
where he has since resided. He is
survived by a brother, Thomas S.
Scott, of Cordova, and a sister, Miss
Dora Scott.
LOCAL BREVITIES
Miss Belle Qualley left on the Ev
ans for Anchorage, where she will en
gage in business.
Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug
Company. tf
Superintendent W. R. Millard re
turned to the Granite Mine on the
B. F. M. this morning.
Several pieces of desirable proper
ty for sale. Oscar Fish. tf
A shipment of 26 half barrels of
beer from the Valdez Brewery went
over on the Evans to Seward.
Bristles in your teeth? Not if you
buy a guaranteed tooth brush at the
Owl. tf
Mrs. L. Graham returned on the
Evans from an extended visit to the
States.
Spring Samples in heavy weights,
tor Alaska wear. Guy F. Cameron,
Tailor. tf
Anything in the jewelry line at
the Valdez Drug Co. tf
A fine display or nugget Jewelry at
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Try our Malted Milk. Hot or Cold.
Candy Kitchen. tf
Shellac, varnish, stains, enamel
paints and bronze at Mend's tf
MIKE MARTIN GETS
COURT DECISION
In an action tried today before
Judge Brown, Mike Martin the plain
tiff was given judgment for the sum
of two hundred and five dollars for
damages and costs, agaihst the Pa
cific-Alaska Company for the loss of
two suit cases and contents which,
plaintiff claimed the steamshtp com
pany tailed to deliver to him at La
touche on the voyage of the Steam
ship Watson leaving Seattle May 15.
Judge Brown sustained the plaintiff’s
demurrer to the defendant’s answer
alleging the plaintiff's ticket limited
the steamship company’s liability in
a sum not greater than one hundred
dollars and that plaintiff was required
under the terms of his ticket to bring
suit within ninety days from the dis
covery of the loss. J. L. Reed ap
peared as attorney for plaintiff and
Lyons & Ritchie for defendant.
SEWARD HAS BEEN
MADE PORT OK ENTRY
Leon Booker, secretary of the Sew
ard Chamber of Commerce, has re
ceived a telegram from Delegate
...ersham, stating that Seward lias
been created a port of entry and that
a customs house will be established
at that place.
J. J. Cavana and Mrs. Cavana ar
rived in town on the Alameda, and
will remain here for several days,
when they will leave for Seward, at
which place they will make their
home. Mr. Cavana has held the office
of Commissioner at Naknek, on Bris
tol bay for some time. Mr. and Mrs.
Cavana made a trip of more than 200
miles over the snow from Xaknek to
reach a point on the southern side of
the peninsula where a steamer touch
ed.
The Fish building recently pur
chased by A. M. pieringer, which has
been in process of moving from low
er McKinley street, is now in position
on the lot adjoining the Whaling
building.
Carpenters are working on the John
Eniel house, corner of Alaska avenue
and Sherman street, repairing the
foundation and making minor repairs
to it.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
A swell line of crepe dechine and
wash silk waists just arrived on the
last boat at E. Winters. tf
Bill Holmes came up from the Cliff
mine yesterday and is spending a few
days in town.
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
Mr. Rowland and daughter, who
have spent the winter fishing at Kani
kluk. returned to town yesterday.
They report the fish very plentiful at
that place and succeeded in putting
up 180 barrels of herring.
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Mon, women’s and children's wear
ing apparel, household utensils and
articles of every day need, at the
Emporium. *
John S. Heckey left on the Alameda
for a trip to Cordova.
FOR SALE—Lot on Front street
near dock. New sidewalk. Big snap.
Price $100. Alaska Inv. Co. 2t
Oscar Meyer, who has been serv
ing on the jury here, left on the Ala
meda for his home in Cordova.
Pictures developed at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf
Oscar Breedman, who has been
here attending court, left for Cordo
va on the Alameda.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez
Drug Store. tf
Just received a fresh line of box
candies. Candy Kitchen. tf
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Just Received—the latest Popular
i Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. tf
WANTED: Work of any kind by
two Finnish girls. Enquire Arctic
Hotel. 6t
Are you particular about your
health? Then be particular about
your druggist. The Owl for yours.
FOR SALE—All Valdez Hospital
furniture. Mrs. E. C. Dalton.
An up-to-date line of cook stoves
and ranges at Mead’s. tf
George Mead has added to his fine
line of ship chandlery until he now
has one of the finest stocks in the
city.
Much carpenter and repair work is
going on in the city, many parties tak
ing advantage of the sunshine to fix
i:p their premises. ' j
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 $250,0001
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 more
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 Gleaner
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.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE
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Lvs. Fort Llscum Lvs. Valdes
8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS
8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
1:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m. A
7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.dP
There wUl be no trip of the laune*
on the second ana fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being used to
clean boilers.
Mrs. M. L. Mooney, wife of Sergt.
Mooney of the local cable office, was
an outgoing passenger on the Ala
; meda.
L. L. Mlddlecamp, superintendent
of the EUamar mine,' came in Sun
day. and is spending the day in
town on business.
John Miller, the well known Slate
Creek operator, arrived on the Ev
ans and will leave in a day or two
for his mining property.
Walter Storey, who has been here
for several days In connection with a
case in the district court, left on the
Viameda for his home in California.