Twenty Nine-Seventy Five seems
to be a popular price for a suit of
men’s clothes-you select your own
pattern—all Benjamin Clothes-see
the display.
A dozen models of women’s coats came in
on the last boat-all different-all sizes.
A new^shipment of miscellaneous crockery
on the last boat-and by the way have you
seen the new Pyrex Ware—the glass cook
ing dishes that heat does not effect.
A new line of fruits and vegetables on the
Alameda and still a good assortment left.
More of those good cookies that every
body in town likes were received on the
Alameda-order a couple of pounds assorted.
M. J. B. Coffee-‘nuff said.
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Valdez Mercantile Co.
many DEVICES AKE
USED AGAINST SUBS
ROME, Sept. 17.—Numerous ex
traordinary inventions to undo the
submarines have been submitted to
the minister of marine of Italy, and
to the various naval attaches here,
particularly that of the United States.
One of these inventions modestly in
volves the darning up of the subma
rines and forcing them into shallow
shore waters where they may be
caught like fish. This invention calls
for an immense steel net 30 or 40
miles long and 40 feet deep.
Another original plan was submit
ted to the United States naval at
tache providing for the building of
an unsinkable ship made of solid
wood. The inventor suggested that it'
be towed by another steamship, but
ho did not explain how the other ship
would escape. Nor did he explain how
a solid wood ship would carry freight
and passengers.
There seems to be no means of dis
couraging the brilliant minds of the
fresh water sailors and land engi
neers which evolve these schemes. As
a matter of duty and precaution, all
comers have their schemes examined,
but when informed that they are "at
present unadapted to the needs of the
iavy,” they go on to the next naval
otfiflice, generally 'finding up at that
of the United States. "The United
States is a country that knows a
bright plan when presented and has
the money and energy to develop it,”
they argue.
One plan involved the drying up of
the Mediterranean by allowing its
waters to slip into the Sahara desert
for a few days until the enemy sub
marines were all captured, when the
waters would again be turned back
to its original place. This plan is not
particularly original, it being an imi
tntion of the great engineering pro
ject for watering the Sahara desert.
One day two of these inventors met
in a naval office. One was busy ex
plaining how to protect dreadnoughts
by an Immense steel net, the net hav
ing on the edge a fringe of floating
combs which when they came into
contact with the submarine's projec
tile, would create a counter explosion
.aid blow it up.
"It won’t do,” explained the naval
officer. “For one thing your fringe
would he sucked down and get en
tangled in the ship’s propellor.”
"I can overcome that objection,"
cried the other inventor. "I have in
vented a ship that runs without a
impeller.”
SAINT ELIAS HOTEL
MRS. FRANCES CRUM. MGR.
V
Rates made on Rooms by Week or
Month, Warm, Comfortable, Home-Like
Special Attention to Transients.
THE PINZON
Fine Wines, liquors, Cigars,
Cigarettes? Tobaccos and
Smokers’ Sundries.
Finest Pool and Billiard Tables
in the North.
Card Rooms in connection.
PHONE 69 Me Kinley St, Valdez
The Moose Band will hold their
regular practice tonight. All mem-,
bers are urged to be present.
George Barrlck. of Latouche. was a
thru passenger on the steamship Al
aska.
Dr. W. H. Caswell arrived in town
last evening on the steamship Alas
ka.
R. L. Uhlmann. of Latouche, and
Miss Barber, daughter of the popular
officer on the Northwestern, were mar
ried In Cordova recently, and were
passengers on the steamer Alaska for
their home at Latouche. Mr. Uhlmann
is a popular employe of the mining
company at the copper mining center,
and his charming bride is well known
to many Alaskans.
Z. H. Mills, a mining man of Ced
ar Bay, arrived on the steamship Al
aska last evening from Seattle.
Two Inches of snow is reported at
Paxson today.
34 above and snowing is the cheer
ing news from Teikhell, while Beaver
Dam reports below freezing and snow
falling.
A basketball team has been organ
ized at the Post for the winter, and
under the coaching of Lieutenant
Luebben, some strong games are
promised for the winter. The Moose
team is making preparations for the
winter pastime, baskets having been
erected and the floA made ready.
Some exceptionally fine games were
played by these teams last winter
and it is hoped to make a better rec
ord yet this winter. The Signal Corps
have also organized a team and will
be a strong competitor for the cham
pionship.
--
Mr. and Mrs. f. J. Donohoe return
ed on the steamship Alaska from Cor
dova yesterday.
—
(’apt. Jensen, formerly in command
of the steamship Valdez, was in com
mand of the steamship Alaska yester
day when she reached port.
Trail Weather Report
Fairbanks—30 above, clear, calm.
Salcha—24 above, cloudy, calm,
trail fair. 3 autos north yesterday.
McDonald south yesterday, McNally
south 7 a. m., date.
Richardson—22 above, cloudy,
calm, trail good.
McCarty—30 above, cloudy, calm,
trail good. One auto north yesterday
p. m. Wilson’s two teams south 6 a.
m. date.
Donnelly—29 above, cloudy, calm,
4 nches snow, trarl fair. One auto
north this a. m.
McCallum—27 above, snow 3 in.,
snowing, trail fair.
I’axosns—30 above, snow 3 inches,
calm, snowing, trail fair. Sheldon’s
auto south 9 a. m„ yesterday with
four passengers.
Hogan—34 above, snowing, strong
wind, trail good. Sheldon’s auto
south 5 p. m.
Gulkana—34 above, cloudy, calm,
trail good.
Copper Center—38 above, cloudy,
calm, trail good. A. R. C. crew arriv
ed 7 yesterday.
Tonsina—38 above, cloudy, calm,
trail good.
Teikhali—37 above, snowing, calm.
Lieutenant F»ust arrived 5 p. m. yes
terday.
Beaver Dam—30 above, snowing,
calm, trail fair.
Wortman—38 above, calm, cloudy,
trail out in canyon.
Just received a new fall and win
ter line of ladies coats, at E. Win
ter’s. tf
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Kirby former
ly a well-known Signal Corps oper
ator, who was caHed to the States
about six months ago are the proud
parents of a fine boy, which has been
named Horace Franklin. Mrs. Kirby
is at present in Seattle, while Mr.
Kirby is stated at a post in Texas.
Lieut Jones H. Kirk, well known
here, has been ordered to Camp
Bauregard, Alexandria, La., and will
be assigned as Signal Supply officer.
First Loeutenant Robert L. Pat
ton has been ordered to Camp Sher
man, Chillicothe, Ohio, as Signal Sup
ply officer.
Sergt. Burr M. Snyder, from Sit
ka, arrived on the steamer Alaska
yesterday, and will take the position
of chief operator In the local Signal
Corps office. Sergt Snyder was recent
ly promoted from the rank of cor
poral.
Mrs. Wilcox Surprised
Mrs. Charles Wilcox, wife of the
popular deputy clerk, was surprised
by a number of her friends Saturday
evening, the occasion being the anni
versary of her birth. A pleasant ev
ening was spent in sewing and cards
after which a substantial lunch was
served. About twelve ladies were pres
ent^
STEAMER SAILINGS
Steamship Admiral Farragut—Sailed
from Seattle for Valdez, Sept. 16.
Steamship Alaska—Sailed west from
Valdez, sept. 16.
Steamship Admiral Evans—Sailed
from Valdez for westward ports
Sept. 15.
Steamship Mariposa—Sailed from
Seattle for Valdez, Thursday, Sept.
13.
Steamship Alamada — Sailed from
....Valdez for Seattle, Friday, Sept.'
14.
Steamer Northwestern—Sailed south
for Seattle, Monday, Sept. 10.
Steamship Admiral Watson—Sailed
south from Valdez for Seattle, Sun
day, August 19.
TIDES FOR SEPTEMBER
Monday, Sept. 17.—
First high tide 0:?8 a. m., 8.7.
Second high tide 12:35 p. m., 9.3.
First low tide 6:26 a. m., 1.2.
Second low tide 6:51 p. m., 0.6.
Tuesday, Sept. 18.—
First high tide 1:00 a. m., 8.5.
Second low tide 1:00 p. m., 9.4.
First low tide 6:50 a. m., 1.5.
Second low tide 7:23 p. m., 0.4.
Wednesday, Sept. 19.—
First high tide 1:93 a. m.. 8.1.
Second high tide 1:26 p. m., 9.5.
First low tide 7:16 a. m., 1.8.
Second low tide 7:57 p. m., 0.4.
Charles Hand, deputy clerk, who
recently underwent a severe operation
at the Valdez Hospital, in os the high
road to recovery and will be out in
a few days.
L. F. Storm, a well known resi
dent of Valdez on the steamship Al^
aska last evening, and will be a visi
tor here for some time. Mr. Storm is
a mining man and at present resides
in Juneau.
Odds and ends of wallpaper 3 & 4
rolls to the bundle, cheap at Ru
dolph’s. tf
A nice line of Earthern Teapots
at Rudolph’s. tf
A few hand-painted dishes for sale
at Mrs. Capris’ tf
Notice to Public
A new line of one-piece dresses
just received at E. Winters. tf
FOR' SALE—Patten mining stock
at $2.98 per share. Inquire Prospec
ter Office. tf
NEW ARTILLERY HEAD.
General March le Appointed
to Command Americana Abroad.
Brigadier (Jeneral l’eyton C. March,
who Is in France and has been desig
nated by the war department as chief
of artillery for all American forces
abroad, was graduated from the Unit
ed States Military academy In 1888 and
has seen active service In the Philip
pines. He was appointed military at
tache to observe the Japanese army in
the Russo-Japanese war.
New,Coats
Just received some
very nifty styles in
Win|H Coats at
E. Winter's
Without a Rudder
No one would wish to ride in a ship
without a rudder.
Cancelled checks are a rudder for
your future guidance, and will enable
you to save and cut out many useless
expenditures.
-—Come in and let us tell you how a
checking account with this bank will
help you.
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Valdez Dock Co. phone no. i
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JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office, foot of Wall street
So comfortable in the morning, when other fires burn
low—
So healthful in sickrooms, where oxygen is valuable—
So convenient and safe for cosy corners.
Prince William Sound Water,
Power, Light & Telephone Co.
Valdez-Fairbanks Auto Service
CARRYING U. S. MAIL and EXPRESS
Passenger Service—Valdez-Fairbanks
25c Per Mile To All Interior Points
LEAVE VALDEZ 1st and 15th ot Each Month
SPECIAL TRIPS ON APPLICATION
Address: WM. SCHMIDT, Valdez, Alaska
Phone 228
KEYSTONE PRODUCE Co.
HEINZ'S 57 VARIETIES
AMOCAT CANNED GOODS
Groceries, Butter, Eggs, Fruits, Vegetables,
Cigars, Tobaccoes and Confectionary.
Keystone and McKinley Streets
A pretty ltne of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. **
For Brst-dass meals and good Berr
ies at reasonable prices try the Mer
chants’ Cate. tt
WANTED—Fire cents per pound
will be paid for clean, cotton rags at
the Prospector Office. tf
Genuine Sweet Apple Cider st
Hunt’s Candy Kitchen. tf
Old papers In bunches of 100 at
this office, only 10 cents. tf
A new lot of manufacturer’s sam
ples ot men’s and women’s wearing
apparel Just received at the Empor
ium. tf