The Election Bet
MAKE U A KNOX
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HATS
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On the Farragut was received a very nifty line
of neckwear—Priced at Seventy-five cents.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
CHAS. R. CRAWFORD
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Dealer in Agent for
Building Material. Machinery, Gas Engines
GHE DINE
PAY DIVIDENDS
PROPERTY IS FREE FROM DEBT
Dividend Will Be Declared April 10
at the Rate of Two Per Cent—
Property Has Made a Remarkable
Showing.
it is authoritatively stated that the
Granite Mine will declare its first div
idend on the tenth of April.
It is understood that aside from
completing the payment for the prop
erty, the company has paid all other
outstanding indebtedness, and that
there remains a surplus in the treas
ury to be distributed among the
stockholders. The first dividend, it
is said, will be two per cent, and if
the present rate of production is con
tinued, and indications are that it
w..- not only be maintained at this
level, but will be increased, the mine
will pay regular dividends tfrom this
time on, and at a much larger rate.
This mine has made a remarkable
showing, and under the efficient man
agement of Col. Millard, will un
doubtedly become one of the best
producers in the district.
Panoramic views of Child’s and
Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez and
Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drug
store. **
MR. McCALLUM AUTHORIZED
WITHDRAWAL OF NAME
A few days ago the Prospector
printed a statement from Charles
McCallum to the effect that he de
sired to withdraw his name as a can
didate for the city council. It was
immediately asserted by certain per
sons that the Prospector had printed
this statement without authority and
for the purpose of influencing the
election. As Mr. McCallum was out
of the city, this report has been used
as political capital by certain people.
That the truth of the circumstances
may be known, we would state that
Mr. McCallum called at the Prospec
tor office last evening and stated that
he had authorized the publication of
the notice, and that it had been his
intent to withdraw, but that since ar
riving in town he had been approach
ed by a number of his friends, who
desired him to run, and he had con
cluded to make the race.
LOST—A gold watch between the
two school houses. Finder please
leave at Prospector office and re
ceive reward tf
FOUND—Across the street from
the Valdez Brewery, a class pin.
Owner may have same by paying for
for this adv. Call at Prospector of
fice. 2t
FOUND—A pocket book contain
ing check. Owner may have same by
calling at the Pinzon Cigar store and
proving property.
FOUND—A gold locket, owner may
have same by calling at the Prospec
tor and proving property.
Alaska Investment Co.
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
Public j a*(TuntinlT Reed Bidg* Phone- M6
■ST TONY’S PLACE’™
EVERYTHING ANTON CARLSON,
FIRST CLASS Manager.
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SERVICES RELD
FOR PIONEER
MANY FRIENDS PAY RESPECTS
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Funeral Services Over Remains of the
Rate William H. Robinson are
Largely Aattended—Interment of
Body Is Deferred.
The last sad rites over the remains
of William H. Robinson Were held
this afternoon. The services were
held in Eagle Hall under the auspices
of the Valdez Igloo of the Order* of
Alaska iPoneers, of which the deceas
ed was a member. Rev. J. F. Duns
tan delivered the address and Mrs. J.
C. Martin rendered a beautiful vocal
solo.
The members of the Pioneer Lodge
and of the Ladies’ Auxiliary attended
in a body, while the hall was crowded
to the doors with friends of the de
ceased who attended to pay their last
respects to their old friend.
The interment of the body has
been deferred until later, owing to
the deep snow.
Safety First.
"'Even the war has its humorous
side. Two negro porters were dis
cussing it as they waited for a train
to pull into the station.
“Man,” said the first, "dem Ger
many submaroons is sholy gwine to
Sink de British navy. Yas, sir-ee,
day’s sholy gwine to ’splode dem na
val boats dat’s waitin’ out dar.”
“Sho!” said porter Number Two,
“An’ what’s gwine ter happen den?”
“Why, dem Germany submaroons
’ll come right on ’cross de ocean an’
’splode de rest ob de naval boats ob
de world. Dat’s what’ll happen den.
Sambo!”
“Well, looky heah, Gawge. Ain’t
yo’ an’ me better decla’ ourselves
a couple o’ noot—nootral—nootral
ities?”
“Man,” said Gawge, “yo’all kin be
a nootrality if yo’ wants to. Ah’m a
German! Safety fust!”
If you wish to buy or rent houses
or cabins call 196. Alaska Inv. Co. 2
Walter Werner, a resident of Cor
dova, was made a citizen yesterday
afternoon In the District Court, by
Judge Brown.
Dr. E. F. German, who left here re
cently for Anchorage, where he will
engage In practice, left last Saturday
over the trail from Seward to the
new railroad town. A1 Williams is
freighting his outfit over the trail.
Kodak Supplies at the Owl Drug
Co. tf
A new line of Jewelry at the Owl
Drug Co. tf
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's
Prices reasonable. *
Pictures developed at the Valdes
Drug Company. tt.
Pasteurized Whipping Cream and
pure Buttermilk at Love-Whltley’s.
Full line of Stationery at the Owl
Drug Co. tf
Just Received—the latest Popular
Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Co. tf
Anything in the Jewelry line at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
New Spring Coats Just arrived on
the last boat at E. Winters.’ tf
Deputy Marshal A. F, Hoffman,
who for the past three years has been
stationed at Chisana, has arrived at
McCarthy, and will come up to Val
dez on the Alameda. The office at
Chisana has been abolished, and Mr.
Hoffman will be stationed at the new
Matanuska precinct.
Pete Cashman, Mayor of Wort
man’s, arrived in town this morning,
bringing the results of the election
at that place. Aside from receiving
the entire vote for Mayor, Mr. Cash
man was also elected to fill the many
other offices of that thriving metro
uolis.
Rough Talk.
Willie—Teacher, he rubbed my head
with a piece of sandpaper.
Teacher—Now, Johnny, cut out that
rough stuff—St. Louts Post-Dispatch.
CUT ELECTION
IS QUIET AFFAIR
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BOTH HIDES ARE VICTORIOUS
Three Meu Whose Names Appeared
on Both Tickets are Elected, and
Remaining Four are Divided Two
and. Two Between Rival Factions.
One of the quietest elections ever
held in Valdez was that of yesterday.
Peace reigned throughout the day,
and from indications on the streets
it would have been difficult to tell
that so momentous a question as the
choice of a city council was in pro
gress.
Better weather could not have
been ordered, and as a consequence
nearly the entire number of persons
who had registered visited the polls.
The total registration was 507, of
which number seventeen are known
to have left town since registering,
leaving a possible 490 votes to be
cast. The total number of votes cast
was 4oo, leaving only 27 persons who
had registered who failed to vote.
Both sides claim a victory, perhaps
with equal assurance, as of the seven
men elected three were on both tick
ets, while the remaining four mem
bers are divided two and two between
the tickets.
The council elected is a good one,
and it is believed will give the city
an economical and efficient adminis
tration.
The new council will be composed
of J. H. Patterson, E. Erickson, An
ton Carlson, C. M. Day, Charles Mc
Callum, Ed Wood and Charles Craw
ford.
The vote cast for the various can
didates is as follows:
For Council.
J. H. Patterson .364
E. Erickson .342
Anton Carlson .321
C. M. Day . 276
Chas. McCallum .240
Ed Wood .233
Chas. Crawford . 225
A. J. Dimond .224
A. J. Meals . 214
A1 White . 207
A. von Gunther .187
For School Treasurer.
F. M. Boyle .233
Mrs. Selby .226
DIME GREEK TO
BE PRODUCER
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GOOD PAY HAS BEEN LOCATED
Latest Reports Received from New
Camp Indicate tiiat Latest Find
will make a Good Producing Camp
this Coming Season.
Dime Creek, a tributary of the
Koyokuk river, the scene of several
stempedes, and the theme of many
stories good and bad in Alaskan pa
pers for several months past, has at
last been definitely placed on the map
as a producer according to news re
ceived at Nome a few days ago.
News just received from the new
strike indicate that twelve shafts
have been sunk to bedrock and the
pay has been located. Lars Gunder
son, former United States commis
sioner of the Kougarok district, is
postmaster, but as no provision has
been made for carrying the mail and
no money is available to pay the mail
carriers, the duties of the office have
not proved burdensome.
The miners of Dime creek petition
ed Federal Judge John Randoulph
•Turner to appoint a commissioner
recorder for the district, but the peti
tion was refused. The nearest point
at which claims may be recorded and
litigation adjudicated is Council City,
more than 100 miles distant.
Notwithstanding these difficulties
the stampeders to the new discovery
already have installed a number of
boilers and, engines and three self
dumping devices are in operation,
and another is now being transported
over the snow. Hoisting on a fairly
large scale is now in progress. Cur
ley Lovell has already taken out more
than 7,000 buckets of gravel to
await the spring cleanup. Seven
claims have been opened up.
'The paystreak is about forty feet
wide and only about one foot deep.
The ground, however, runs not less
than $1 to the p.qjv
Wm. Byers, the Golden storekeeper
and postmaster, left this morning for
his home after spending a few days
in town. He carried a quantity of
mail for the residents of the town.
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,dOO.
THE PINZON
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Making a Specialty of Haas & Sons’ Candy
<^We Have^^
Varied Sweets Nut Chocolates
Glace Fruit French Mixed
Old Fashioned Chocolate Supreme
Home Made Specials
The Largest Stock of Candies in the Norths
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 Punyis
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“ Vacuus Cleaner
This is one of the finest household
cleaners ever made for the low
price at which it sells.
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We stand back of both the above machines.
Alaska Water Light & Tel. 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
Kimonos, House-dresses, Aprons,
Caps and Wool Petticoats arrived on
the last boat for the Emporium, tf
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DONALDSON SCHEDULE
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Lts. Fort Liscum Lvs. Valdes
8:16 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
1:16 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
There wUl be no trip h
on the secoqd ana fourth Fridays of
each month, these dan being used to
clean hollers.
Mr. Wtlkerson and sons, who are
doing development work on Pinochle
group of claims on the Glacier, came
Into town yesterday.
The launch Elvira returned yester
day from down the Sound, bringing
H. W. Vance, the new owner, who
made a trip to Port Wells, Knight’s
Island auu other points.