Just opened a shipment
of very good looking
styles in womens’ shoes.
A half dozen different
styles are shown.
Prwes $4.50 to $7J>0.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
Just Received
on S. S. Spokane, a fresh and
complete line of Hass Candies in
1, 2, 3 and 5 lb. boxes, also a
complete line of Pipe and Smo
king articles.
im & ross
> ALASKA INVESTMENT CO.
' Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
l Agts. for EQUITABLE Life Ins.
I Public
Accounting
Stenography
Reed Bldg.
Phone. 196
WEIGH THE COST
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
Weighed in the scales of econ
omy will not be found want
ing.— When you pay only 25
cents per pound for the host
of baking powders you save on
every cake, on every biscuit.
AT ALL GROCERS
25c lb.
CRESCENT MFG. CO.,
Beattie, Wash.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE:
Lvs. Fort Liscum Lvs. Valdez
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS.
8:16 a.m. 9:46 a.m.
1:16 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
<:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS.
t:15 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
7:0 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
There will be no trip of the launch
an the second, and fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being used to
clean boilers.
See Marcus Misslcu, ladies’ and
gents’ tailor, up-to-date fur remodel
ing, cleaning, pressing and altera
tions. Guarantee perfect satisfac
tion. Next to Senate saloon. tf
Have you tried our poker chip
candy and also our new line of chew
ing gum, Candy Kitchen tf
A new assortment of silk waists ir.
Crepe de Chine and Taffeta, jnst re
ceived at E. Winter's. tf
We sell marshmailews in bulk at
the Candy Kitchen. tf
I’rospeetor ads briiig results.
Notice of Public Auction.
There will be sold at public auction
at Fort Liscum. at 3 p. m., Tuesdaj.
January 9, the following described
articles formerly belonging to Capt.
Duck wall:
1 Oil Stove and Bake Oven.
1 Cnina Closet, mahogany
2 White Screens,
1 Davenport and Mattress.
1 Round Library Table, fumed oak
1 brown Reed Rocker, leather eat.
1 Brass Bed and Mattress.
1 Princess Dresser, mahogany.
1 Wicker Chair, straight legs.
1 White Dresser and Stool.
1 Writing Table.
1 buggy, phaeten.
1 Washboard.
1 Porch Swing.
1 Camera, tripod, carrying case,
with several plate holders.
TERMS OF SALE—Cash only, no
checks accepted. Right reserved to
reject any and all bids or to suspend
sale. All goods will be delivered at
the city dock in Valdez, after which
they will be at the purchaser’s risk.
S. FISHER,
Fort Liscum, Alaska. k9
Arrested on Fraud Charge.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6.—Two for
mer officers of the Home Builders, a
building and loan association with an
authorized capital stock of $1,260,
000 and 4,500 stockholders, were ar
rested here today and six others are
sought under federal Indictments
charging conspiracy to use the mails
to defraud.
Best cooking apples, $2.25 per box.
Keystone Produce Co. 3t
Come and see our new line of nug
get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry
Company. tf
Why not a VICTROLAT We have
them from $16 up. Valdez Drug
Ce. tf
All kinds of cocktails. At the
Candy Kitchen. tf
They're Grateful to Amerioa.
An English writer on foods has said:
“The modem table owes more to Co
lumbus than to any other than can be
named. The discovery of America has
enriched our tables with the turkey,
the canvasback duck, the potato, the
tomato! cocoa, vanilla and a host of
good things.”
Steamship Sailings
Mariposa—Sailed from Seattle for
Valdez, Jan. 2.
Spokane—Sailed from Seattle for Val
dez, Jan. 2.
Admiral Watson—Sailed south from
Valdez, Jan. 4.— Struck on rocks
near Irish Cove, Fidalgo Bay.
Alameda—Scheduled to sail north
from Seattle, Jan. 11.
A Card of Thanks.
We wish to sincerely thank the
Valdez Fire Department for their |
most efficient work, at the fire of Jan. |
2/ also all the other good people for j
their help and sympathy expressed.
8. BLUM & CO. I
By E. B. Wheat, Vice President. j
Willie Hopp Breaks Record.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5 —Willie j
Hoppe, billiard champion of thi
world, made a new world’s record<
here yesterday in a match with yoi.ng j
Jake Schlosies of Chicago in which'
Hoppe made an unfinished run of j
£50 points from the spot in an 18.2
balk line match of 250 points.
Official Vote in Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5.—President1
Wilson’s plurality in Texas at the I
November election was 220,960, ac- -
cording to the official count annnum - ■
ed today. The vote stood: Wilson
285,909, Hughes! 64,949. The pro-;
hibition vote was 1,992 and the s»
cialist 7,099.
Private advices received here yes
terday state that Tony Dimond, who
recently underwent an operation at
the Mayo Bros., Rochester, Minn., has
so far recovered that he will leave
there within a day or two and will
return to Viedez on the next trip
north of the Alatneda.
Dr. Silverman and Mrs. Silverman
came over on the Watson from Ko
diak and will take up their residence
here, where the doctor will enter
upon the practice of his profession.
Superintendent W. R. Millard of
the Granite mine, was an arrival on
the Admiral Watson.
Light Snowfall in December.
Reports from the government me
terological observer, Mrs. F. Billings,
shows that 71 inches of snow fell
during the month of December.
Ivan Donaldson came in from the
Ramsey-Rutherford mine last even
ing.
Max Schmidt (Sonnie) is making
alterations in the Montana Block and
will soon reopen his store.
Dave Bennet was an arrival from
down the Sound on the Admiral Wat
son yesterday.
Information Wanted.
Will the two men who carried the
couch out of the postoffice building
during the fire on the morning c f
January 2, please call at the office of
the United States Marshal?
Deputy Marshal James Warddell of
Anchorage, was a passenger on the
Admiral Watson en route r.o the
States with Charles Estmere, who was
recently adjudged Insane at Anchor
age.
Every dollar that you spend
in town is a SHOT FROM
A 42 CENTIMETER GUN
FOR TOWN PREPARED
NESS.
You can MAKE THIS TOWN <
HUM U you do all your shopping J
here. The homo merchant WILL
NOT ABUSE your coafideace. <
TRADE WITH HIM <
TIDES FOR VALDEZ BAY.
Friday, Jan. 6—
First High Tide 10:0- a. m., 9.3.
Second High Tide 11:36 p. m., 6.6.
First Low Tide 3:47 a. m., 3.6.
Second Low Tide 6:16 p. m., —0.3.
Saturday, Jan. 6—
First Hight Tide 10:43 a. m., 9.4.
First Low Tide 4:36 a. m., 3.4.
Second Low Tide 6:64 p. m., —0.5.
Sunday, Jan. 7—
First High Tide 0:14 a. m„ 6.9.
Second High Tide 11:23 a. m., 9.6.
First Low Tide 5:19 a. m., 3.2.
Second Low Tide 6:27 p. m., —0.7.
Monday, Jan. 8—
First High Tide 0:47 a. m„ 7.1.
Second High Tide 11:59 a. m.. 9.5.
First Low Tide 5:57 a. m., 2.9.
Second Low Tide 6:58 p. m., —0.7.
Tuesday, Jan. 9—
First High Tide 1:19 a. m.f 7.3.
Second High Tide 12:34 p. m., 9.4.
First Low Tide 6:35 a. m., 2.7.
Second Low Tide 7:26 p. m., -—0.6.
Wednesday, Jan. 10—
First High Tide 1:37 a. m.. 7.4.
Second High Tide 10:8 p. m., 9.1.
First Low Tide 7:09 a. in., 2.6.
Second Low Tide 7:54 p. m., —0.4.
Thursday, Jan. 11—
First High Tide 2:16 a. m., 7.5.
Second High Tide 1:41 p. m., 8.7.
First Low Tide 7:47 a: m., 2.4.
Second Low Tide 8:22 p. m., —0.4.
Friday, Jan. 12—
First High Tide 2:46 a. m., 7.5.
Second High Tide 2:18 p. m., 8.2.
First Low Tide 8:25 a. m., 2.4.
Second Low Tide 8:49 p. m., 0.3.
Saturday, Jan. 13—
First High Tide 3:14 a. m„ 7.8.
Second High Tide 2:56 p. m., 7.5.
First Low Tide 9:07 a. m., 2.3.
Second Low Tide 9:18 p. m., 0.9.
Sunday, Jan. 14—
First High Tide 3:46 a. m., 7.8.
Second High Tide 3:39 p. m., 6.7.
First Low Tide 9:53 a. m., 2.3.
Second Low Tide 9:47 p. m., 1.5.
Monday, Jan 15—
First High Tide 4:22 a. m., 7.9.
Second High Tide 4:32 p. m., 6.0.
First Low Tide 10:48 a. m., 2.2.
Second Low Tide 10:23 p. m., 2.1.
Daily Weather Ite|K»rt.
Valdez, Alaska, Jan. 4, 1916.
Barometric pressure .29.465
Temperature 7 p. m. 9.
Maximum temperature . 9.
Minimum temperature .— 4.
Mean temperature . 2.5
Precipitation .03
Snow fall . 1 in.
Snow on ground .22 in.
Valdez, Alaska, Jan. 5, 1917.
Barometric pressure .29.26S
Temperature 7. a. m.13
Maximum temperature .13
Minimum temperature . 9
Mean temperature .11
Precipitation .03
Snow fall . 6 in.
Snow on ground .27 in.
Remarks—7 p. m., cloudy, calm,
snowing; 7 a. m., cloudy, calm, snow
ing.
Note—71 inches of snow fell dur
ing the month of December.
MYRTLE F. BILLINGS,
Special Meterological Observer.
Interior Weather Conditions.
Valdez, Alaska, Jan. 5, 1917.
Fairbanks-V32 below; 8 inches of
snow; clear, calm.
Salcha—35 below, 10 inches of j
snow; cloudy, calm, N. C'. teim north
9:10 a. m. yesterday and N. C. team
south 2 p. m. yesterday.
Richardson—26 below; 5 inches of
Bnow; cloudy, light wind, trail good,
mail north 6 a. m., one dog team and
two mushers north.
McCarty—20 below; 6 inches of
snow; clear, light wind, trail fair.
Donnelly—22 below; 7 inches of
snow; snowing, calm, trail good,
north mail by 10 a. m.; N. C. freight
team north this a. m.
McCallum—21 below; 37 inches of
snow; cloudy, calm, trail good; mail
south at noon yesterday.
Paxson—10 below; 17 inches of
snow; clear, calm, trail heavy; N. B.
stage no passengers; southbound. 1
passenger out 6 a. m.
Hogan—35 below; 15 inches of
clear, calm, trail good.
Gulkana—26 below; 7 inches of
snow; cloudy, calm, snowing, trail
good.
Copper Center—22 below; 10 in.
of snow; cloudy, calm, trail good;
stage south bound 7 a. m.; four
passengers; Mrs. Howard south with
dog team 8 a. m.
Tonsina—20 below; 20 inches of
snow; cloudy, calm, trail heavy.
Teikhell— 23 below; 28 inches of
snow; cloudy, light north wind, trail
fair.
Beaver Dam—18 below; 41 inches
of snow; calm, cloudy, trail drifted.
Wortman—5 below; 28 inches of
snow; snowing, calm, trail heavy;
Rowbottom and Taylor south 7:30 a.
m. Rudides north 8 a. m.
Risks Lift for Private
MEXICO, Jan. 6.—For gallantry
In risking his own life in the icy
waters or Moriran lake to save an en
listed man from drowning, Capt. Os
mun La Trobe, jr, Thirteenth Unit
ed States Cavalry, has been recom
mended by his Colonel for a rescue
medal.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ *
* will open as soon as new
quarters can be established
which will be in a day or twok
We regret the inconvenience
caused our customers.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Just Received
A fine line of Watches, Gents and Ladies,
solid gold diamond mounted, gold filled, La val
uers from $2.50 to $75.00; solid gold Cuff But
tons, Diamond Sets, Waldemar Sets, Diamonds,
mounted and loose, also a full line of Nugget and
Ivory Jewelrv.
Nugget, Ivory and Copper Glance Jewelry Made to
Order
VALDEZ DRUG CO.
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT
Valdez Dock Co • phone no. i
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and f-"
LUMBER
Office, foot of Wall street. 4
Notice To Our Patrons
Owing to the damage to light
and telephone equipment we
ask our subscribers to these
services to be patient. We will
repair the damage as soon as
possible.
Prince William Sound Water,
Power, Light & Tele. Co.
You will find a nice assortment of
all the latest novelties, Buch as hand
kerchiefs, collars and pretty silk un
dergarments at B. Winter’s. tf
Fresh Everyday
Broad, cake, pies, cookies, cup
takes, doughnuts, etc. Also English
plum and fruit cake at Blum's Bak
ery. tf
Home-made Mince Pies at the Ar
cade. tf
An up-to-date line of cook stoves
and ranges at Mead’s. tf
Banquet Steel itanges, plain and
polished tops, at Mead’s. tf
- - - i
A full line of pyraltn lvery at Owl
Drug Co. tf
Old-Fashioned Hoarhound lumps
at Hunt’s Candy Kitchen. tf
When you want something good to *
eat try the Merchants’ Cafe, open all
night. ^ tf
SEALSHIPT OYSTERS
Selects, New York Counts and
Standards, in bulk, at Love-Whitley
Co.’s. tf .
A new line of neaters priced right,
at Mead’s. tf
- >
A new assortment of toilet water''
and perfumes. Owl Drug Co. Mt
Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. •
Pictures and Panoramic Views
make fine presents. Valdee Drug
Co. tf ^
The Home of the Pat-a-Cake. At
Love-Wh:;)ey Co. tf