THE ALASKA PROSPECTOR
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JI. H. HILDRETH, Editor. W. H. CRARY, Associate Editor.
JOS. A. BOURKE, Business Manager.
published at Valdez, Alaska, every Thursday hy the Prossfitor
Publish!mo Co. Phomr, Maim 1.
Entered at the Valdez postoffice as second class matter.
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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
COVNCILMEN.
on llcRii.
At. Whit*.
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En. Woods.
Rhas. CBAWrOBD.
J. L. STIKI.I.
J. I. Stole.
J. <>. savaaa,
J. W. lody.
Da. C. A. Wiium,
H. H. Hilmeth.
Mayor
Terahtrkr.
Cm Attorney
HFAITH OFFICER.
CLERK.
J6m* UgootLL, P*w. Sruoof. Board.
Alaska has no better friend in or
,out of congress than Congressman
£ushman, of Washington. He is
working day and night for Alaska
legislation and is ever ready to
help advance the interests of this
^country, legislative or otherwise.
Mr. Cushman introduced the dele
gate bill and it is to be hoped that
it will pass this session. He
js also working faithfully for the
passage of the land bill and other
Alaska legislation.
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The clerks of the city arc to lie
congratulated on their successful
effort in having the stores closed
on Sundays—and not only the
clerks but the storekeejiers also.
There is no valid reason why they
should be comjiellcd to work seven
days in the week, from early morn
ing until late at night, just to
please the whim of some jiersons
who could just as well purchase
their supplies during the week.
With one day’s rest in seven the
clerks will give better service to
their employers and their custom
ers. It is to lie hoped that the
agreement will lie strictly adhered
‘to and that the Sunday closing
^ule will lio a jiermanent thing.
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The amount of federal licenses
collected at Nome during the past
year was $3G,980. This is $17,975
less than the year before.
Senator Clark, of Montana, from
^hecommittee of public lands has
favorably the bill extend
ing the land laws to Alaska. It
)ooks now as if the land bill will
pass but the delegate bill may go
over until next session of congress.
The house of representatives ol
the state of \Vashington has passed
a memorial to congress, protest
ing against the confirmation
.of the treaty now before the
United States senate, wherein it is
conceded that a doubt exists
relative to the Alaska British
Columbia boundary.
The sundry civil bill reported to
congress on Feb. 2, recommends an
.appropriation of $200,000 for light
houses and fog signals in Alaska ;
subsistence of natives on St. Paul
and St. George island, $15,000;
continuing mineral investigations,
$00,000; reindeer stations, $25,000 ;
and purchase of military site at
Skagway, $500.
We are in receipt of reliable in
formation to the effect that George
Gould, of New York, has turned
his attention toward the Alaskan
trade and is sending four ships
from New York—three of which
are now on the way and the other
will follow very soon if it has not
already started. The agent of the
poulds at Seattle is engaging the
pecessarv officers and crews, and
among those already engaged is
>lr. McDonald, formerly purser on
the Santa Ana.
The schooner Louise was run
ning between Nome and Solomon
until Nov. 25. It has been a very late
season, and the ice pack was
nearly a month later than usual in
making its appearance.
Yackshaw is now selling stove
pipe at 25c per length,
Hitchcock Favors Alaska Survey.
The secretary of the interior lias
informed Representative Jones that
he will make a recommendation to
congress that an appropriation of
$75,000 be made for survey of pub
lic lands in Alaska. Represent
ative Cannon hail made the object
ion that he could not allow this
item to be included in the sundry
civil hill unless it was recommend
ed by the interior department.
Valencia.
The steamer Valencia. Captain
Bonifield, of the Pacific Coast
Steamship company, arrived here
last Monday noon with 107 passen
gers, tio head of live stock and 450
tons of freight all for this place.
The Valeucia left Seattle the 9th,
inst., at 7 o’clock, and made no
stops between that city znd this
port. Much rough weather was
encountered, but no particular
damage done the vessel. Most of
the freight and live stock belong to
the Blei outfit and most of the pas
sengers are connected with the same
company. This is the largest out
fit ever brought to Valdez by any
single company.
The Valencia will probably make
another trip here before starting on
the Nome run. The following is
the passenger list:
J. P. Swnrh. Mm. J. P. Meeuaeh, M Kruge,
Hn.Z Kruge, J. T. bewisforil, J. V. Martin,
W. H. Marlin, tieo. Orm, Mm. lieo. Orm, H.
Veer, Mm. H. Veer. W. Keefe, l\ A. Watxun, C.
H. Bridge, Felix Blei, J. P. Keiehert, J.C. Kuek,
Arthur McXear, Charter MeXear M. Scott, Jr.,
Albert Burk, Kintl Davis, lieu. A. Orth, l . II.
Rugera, W. Crocker, J. J. Baunan, Kobt. Kiel,
Mm. Kohl. Kiel, Robt. Kirby, Mr*. Robb Kirby,
A. A. (iraham. Mrs. A. A. liraham, Bert. Roseu
feblt, X. C. Ruaenfeldt, K. P. Minium, Milo
Childs, J. C. Burke, A. K. Ughl, bee bit tie,
James J. liodfrey, P. S. MrToush, Thu*. Rich
ardson, D. II. Braxil, K. F. Hooker. A. J. Uwtiin,
P. J. Clark. O. II. Smith, P. J. Stephenson. M. E.
Bray, V. b. Marion. II. Myers, W. P. Cory.
The people of Valdez will be sur
prised to hear that J. B. Agen con
templates going out of business iu
this place in the near future. Mr.
H. W. Miller has been manager of
the Agen store at this place since
it was started two years ago, and
by his close attention to business
and fair dealing with all has built
up a large trade, which is daily in
creasing. Mr. Agen is entirely
satisfied with Mr. Miller’s manage
ment but desires to close out his
branch stores in Alaska, one of the
principal reasons being that he can
get no insurance here, and does not
care to run the risk of fire.
The Jeanie, with the disabled
steamer Newport in tow, left for
Beattle a few days ago, but on
reaching the lower sound the
weather was so stormy that she
returned to Valdez and the New
port is again anchored at Swanport.
F. 0 Hanks, and Miss Esther
Fleming of Nome were married
recently at that place, and intro
duced a purely Alaskan feature
into the ceremony. Instead of rid
ing to the church in a carriage,
they rode on a sled behind a team
of six malamutes.
Notice of Forfeiture.
Ellamar. Alaska. Feb. 19, lwa.
To Lottie Cramer:
Yon are hereby notified that I have expended
VltiO tu labor and improvement* ou each ol the
following claim*, to-wll .The Moonihine quarts
claim and tbe Lillian quarts claim, situated on
laudlock bayin Prince William Bound, Alaska,
in order to hold aahi elaim under the provision*
ol Section m Revised Statutes ol tbe Cnlted
State*, being the amount required to bold said
claim* for the year ending Dec. 31,19UL II at
the end uf ninety day* from date you refuse to
1-oatnbute your proportion of such expenditure,
a* etvuwuer, your Interest iu said property will
become the property of the subscriber, under
said section2X21. J. W. Little.
bate of first publication Feb. 19, 1902.
lisle uf leaf publication Apr. 22, 19U2.
Wall-paper from 5 cents per roll;
up, at King & Whites.
1903 cnlenilnrs at Korn’s.
Swing is believing. If you flunk
we «lont sell Wall-|m]ier at 5 cents
j»er Roll, just call at our store and
be convinced. King iV White.
Notice of Pinal Settlement.
In I hr Pmhate Court. Sunrise Preelnrt, OH
trlrt of Alaska.
In the Matter of Ihe Raiatc >
of I
lieorgr Srhror.trr, Deceased > Notice la
hrrvhjr given that H. A. Smith, Iheadmlnistra
tur of thr rafale ol Iteorge Schrocdrr, diseased,
hna Slnl hla Anal account »f hi. administration
ol mid estate, and that Tuesday the -2Kth. .lav
of May. IAU, at In o'clock, a. in., at the c.mrt
naim of mill court In the town of Sunri.e. Ala.
ka. haahrrn duly appointed by the judge of
mid mart, for Ihe settlement of .aid account,
at which time and place any person interested
in mid estate may appearand Ale exceptions
In writing to mhl account, and .suites! the
same.
haled at Snnrtae. Alaska, this 2nd day of Jan
nary. MB.
John H. Bronlnw,
Clerk of sahl Court.
Notice of Forfeiture.
Valdex. Alaska, Jan. 23d 19*3.
To J. P. Roberts,lien. II.mg and M. Silverman.
Ann are hereby n.dltied that I have expended
I1UU in labor and Improvement* on each of
Ihe following claims, to wit: The Smuggler Cop
per Claim and Ihe ta.l Chalice Cop|a*r claim,
situated on l.andluck hav In Prince William
Sound. Alaska, in nnler in hold said claim nn
dcr the provisions n( seetion 2324. Revised Stat
utes uf the Cnllcd Stales, ta-ing ihe amount
required to hold mid elaims for Ihe year end
ing hee. 31, I9U2. If attbeend of ninety days
from dale you or each of you refuse lo contrib
ute yonr proportion of aiicli expenditure, a.
co-owner, yuur Inlefesl in said pru|a-rty will
become fbe property id tbe suhscrila r. under
mid seetion 2221.
John Morton.
Notice To Creditors.
Katate of Richard P. Temple, Deceased —
Notice I* hereby given by I lie undersigned,
administrator ol the estate of Kichard P.Teni
pie. deeeased. to all p<-raons having claims
against tin- said catale, that tliev, and each of
them, are re.|iiin-il to prvaenl them, with the
proper vouchera, within six months from the
date ol Ibis notice, to the undersigned admin
istrator, at hla oBh-e lu the City of Valdex, Val
dex Precinct, District of Alaska.
John (HWU.
hated at Valdex. Alaska. Jan. Jilh, A. I». 19UB.
First published, Jan. 29, 19u::.
lavs! publtlln-d, Feb. 2B. Is VS
VALDEZ BUNK HOUSE
Near Corner Hobart St.
and Reservation Ave.
Convenient Reasonable
SHAW & WILLIAMS,
DEALERS IN
Cigars, Tobacco,
Candies,
Fruit, Produce
"Distilled
Soda Water
Company
MAM KACTI REK8 OF
Lemon, Cream, Strawberry,
Sarsparilla and Iron, Ginger
Ale, Champagne Cider and all
kinds of Mineral water.
Keystone opp. School House.
VJUDfZ NUN
Finest Bread
Ever Baked.
Try It
r.R.jcnniDT,PROP,
COOK INLET
Prospecting and Hunting par
ties can lie supplied with
necessary outfits by
H. N. WETHERBEE,
at Kenai and Kussiloff at the
Most Reasonable Prices in Al
aska, thereby saving freight
and trouble of landing sup
plies.
GEO. S. ME ARMS, Agent,
Kenai, Alaska.
WHERE
we ? Who?
STOP
Everyone From Valdez.
AT THE
FRANKLIN
OF COURSE.
Only FirstClass European Hotel in
JUNEAU.
John T. Spickett Proprietor
Bread that never sours and pies
fit for the Cods, for sale at the
Valdez Cafe.
Professional
Cards.
F. M. BOYLE. M. D.
Physician and Surgeon
VALDEZ,
Office*.: ALASKA
Swan Building. McKinley St.
DR. W. G. ALEXANDER.
Dentist.
m.kinley st. valdez.
W. A. RYSTROM,
Dentist.
Swan
Building. Vauje*.
GOODELL & EDWARDS
Lawyers.
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VALDEZ, ALASKA
FRED,M. BROWN,
Lawyer
Mining and Land l-aw*. Specialties.
VALDEZ, ALASKA
LEEDY & KELSEY,
Attorneys and Counselors.
Keystone Ave. Valdez.
ORLAN CLYDE CULLEN.
Counsellor-at-Law.
I
V. 8. Supreme Court, Registered Attorney V.
8.Patent Office, Cuited Stale* and Foreign Pat
ent*, Caveat*,fTrade Mark* and copyright*.
No. 700 7th St. N. W.,
< >PP. C. 8. Patent < Mice .
WASHINGTON, D. C.
A. JUDSON ADAMS,
Civil Engineer ami Surveyor.
U. S. DEPUTY MINERAL AND
LAND SURVEYOR.
Next door to Merchants Cafe.
JOHN R. RICE,
Lawyer.
McKinley St. Valdez.
H. H. Hildreth,
Notary Public and
Conveyancer.
Prospector Office.
NEW YORK LirE
INSURANCE CO.
WRITES THE BEST POLICIES.
G. Sponberg, Agent.
R. B LIX.
NOTARY PUBLIC
And CONVEYANCER.
COPPER CENTER, ALASKA.
B. F. Hillard
Is Prepared to Ex
amine, Take Options on
and Purchase Mining
Properties.
H. R. Elliott E. E. Smith
Douglas City Pharmacy
Wholesale and
Retail Druggists
Douglas City, Alaska.
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t GOOD GOOD/. GOOD SERVICE. <
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: THE * MZINd”
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* CLUB -ROOMS I/S CONNECTION •
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OUS DOARPO
Blacksmith Shop.
All Kinds of Iron or Steel Work
Done in the Best Manner.
HORSESHOEING SLEDS
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Geo. Woods. Jas. Fowlie.
WOObJ & rowuc
S/IHPLE R22fU.
VALDEZ.ALASKA
Wines, Liquors and eigars.
The Senate.
SeOTT & SMITH, Props.
P. E. KERN,
Gold and
Silver
Smith.
Fine Watch Re
pairing and
Nugget Jewelry
A Specialty.
Diamonds,
Watches,
Jewelry,
Cut Glass,
Silverware,
Clocks.
WE EQUIP And Supply Exploration parties. Guide* fur
nished to Tourists. Operate the T1EKHELL CITY
Djfo Roadhouse, 48 mile* from Valdez, on the all
'll Mjni American route and Railroad, also Oper
''lllif A. ate HOTEL HOLMAN at
WiflP > , Copper Center.
Publishers of The W Ay./
Alaskan Miners, Settlers and
Tourists Guide, giving full informa- '*/ [Q ,
tion of the great resources and ]>ossibilities *' iftf/lr,*
of the Copper River Valley and Prince William
Sound with three complete maps, Sent postpaid for 50
cents. Address R. HI.IX, Valdez or Copper Center, Alaska.
Dr. L. 5. Camicia.
Dentist and Optician.
A Full Line of Spectacles on Hand. Clocks
and Watches Repaired on
Short Notice.
McKinley St. Valdez.
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phil zinncRn/iH
Cleaning Repairing and Altering Done on
Short Notice.
Ladies Suits Cleaned and Pressed.
PRICES REASONABLE.
Keystone Ave. next to Pros|>ector Office
C. E. B0QARDU6
Assayer and Chemist.
Gold and Silver $ 1.00 Gold Silver and Copper $2.50
60 Columbia St., Seattle, Wash.
I - - Rough or Dressed.
LUlTlDCr DOORS, WINDOWS
SHINGLES.
C. E. HATHAWAY & CO. Office on Alaska At.