Special Xmas Week Sale
A) . silver mesh bags and vanity cases to be
closed out at one-half price
All Casseroles at One-Third Off
A large assortment of candies in beautiful Xmas boxes
from which to select.
Many durable and entertaining toys for the young folks
OWL DRUG CO.
RUSSELL HERMANN, Manager.
V
STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ, ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 for men only
MERCHANT’S CAFE
FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY DAILY
Phone 63 * Chas. Fischer, Propr.
KIDDING OF VICIOUS DOGS
AUTHORIZED BY STATUTE
An act passed by the last legisla
ture authorizes killing of vicious dogs
under certain conditions, and is
aerewith reproduced for the informa
on of the public:
I “It shall be lawful for any person
ajt any time to kill any vicious or mad
dog found running at large.
“Any dog which, when unprovok
ed, has ever bitten or attacked a hu
man being shall be deemed vicious.
"Whenever any dog habitually an
noys reindeer, sheep, cattle or horses,
or domestic animals or domestic
fowls, or evinces a disposition which
renders it likely that it will without
provocation bite such animals or
fowls, it Shkll be' lawful for aiiy per
son to kill such dog when at large;
] ’rovlded, however, that the owner or
1 eeper of such dog, if known, shall
1 e notified and given reasonable op
I ortunity to restrain such dog before
i t shall become lawful to kill it un
< er the provisions of this section.”
_ _— .__
'WHAT UNCLE SAM PAYS
FOB MAILS IN ALASKA
1 WASHINGTON, D. C„ Dec. 28.—
]n the annual report of the second as
sistant postmaster just made public,
is the forf^wirjjf about the “Star Ser
vice in Ahjay*
dumber ft--Cutes, 21.
Length ofproutes, 4544 miles.
Annual travel, 249,331.10 miles.
Annual rate of expenditure, $260,
518.50.
Average rate of cost per mile of
length, $57.33.
Average rate of coBt per mile trav
eled, 104.48 cents.
Average number of trips per week,
-52i
Comparison with the service as
shown in the report for the previous
fiscal year shows:
Increase in number of routes, 1 or
5.00 per cent.
Increase in length of routes, 708
miles or 18.456 per cent.
Increase in annual trgvel, 43,062.
jlO miles or 20.876 per cent.
Increase in annual rate of expendi
ture, $69,710.12 or 36.527 per cent.
Increase in average rate of cost per
mile of length, $7.89 or 15.862 per
cent.
I Increase in average rate of cost
per mile traveled, 11.99 cents or
12.963 per cent. .
Increase in average number of trips
rer week,0.03, or 6.122 per cent.
The appropriation for the fiscal
(year was $304,000.
• The amount expanded for this ser
vice daring the fiscal year 1915, ‘as
reported by the auditor to September
30, 1915, was $290,103.40, leaving
an unexpended balance of $13,896.60,
out of v^hlch unsettled accounts must
be paid/
| The#raount available for the fiscal
jjear 1916 is $304,000: The postoffice
Appropriation bill for 1916 carried
9260,000 for this purpose, but failed
c ’ passage, and the joint resolution
h ireinbefore mentioned made the
a lount of appropriation for the fiscal
y ar 1915 available for the year 1916.
The annual rate of expenditure
v is: July 1, 1916, $260,518.50.
The amount estimated as necessary
f r the fiscal year ending June 30,
1 17, is $306,000, being $2,000, or
0 56 per cent, more than the approp
r ition for the current fiscal year.
Special office services in Alaska—
The amount expended for service of
this class in Alaska during the year
ended June 30, xjxo, was $619.89.
During, the year ending June 30
1914 it was $113.99.
The unmber of special office routes
on June 30, 1916, was 43 with an
agregate length of 3,670 miles and
an annual travel (estimated on the
basis of one round trip every four
weeks) of 95,420 miles.
Comparision with the previous year
shows:
Decrease in number of route, 4
or 8.510 per cent.
Decrease in length of route. 947
miles or 20.5 per cent.
Decrease in annual travel, 24,622
miles or 20.511 per cent.
Increase in annual rate of expendi
ture, $51.46, or 82.296 per cent.
Average rate of cost per mile of
length, no change.
Average number of trips per week,
no change.
Compensation for this service is
limited by law. The postmaster gen
eral may allow an amount not exceed
ing two-thirds of the salary paid to
the postmaster at such special serv
ice. Special office service is regard
ed as a temporary arrangement for
the supply of offices not on or near
established mail routes.
Expenditures for this service are
chargeable to the appropriation for
star service in Alaska.
Notice to the Public.
As the management and the em
ployes wish to attend the Pioneer’s
Ball at Eagle Hal! tonight, the Lib
erty Theatre will be closed. A new
show will be on,, however, Saturday
night, also a new first class program
is arranged for Sunday night.
The Liberty extends its wishes for
a happy and successful New Year to
all.
MRS. ALBERT WHITE.
The trail is broke and the Tele
phone No. 85 is working. Did you
ever stop to think that every time
you leave a dollar with your local in
dustry that you have a fighting
chance to get it back, as they live and
eat in the old home town and it costs
something at that. You may not get
it back directly from him; he may
have to give it to some one else who
has to give it to you. Try the Val
dez Iron Works. fr-tf
Made Deal on Gasoline.
Mr. A. A. Shonbeck has made ar
rangements with the engineering
commission whereby he is to ex
change his shipment of gasoline now
at Seward for an equal amount of the
same held here by the commission.
The agreement made is very reason
able and fair, Mr. Shonbeck stating
that he would sell the gasoline at the
same prices prevailing at the time
his goods were carried back to Sew
ard on the steamer Parragut, giving
the engineering commissioner credit,
too, in so generously coming to the
rescue at this time. The prevailing
price at that time was $4.60 per case,
and Mr. Shonbeck will continue to
sell at that figure.—Anchorage Alas
kan.
Seward to Get 95,000 Church.
The Board of Trustees of the Sew
ard Methodist church at a recent
meeting decided to dispose of the
building in which services are now
being held and to buy a new site upon
which a building to cost $6000 will
be erected.
STUDENTS WORTHY
CROWDED HORSES
Storm Keeps Valdez People from
Witnessing Clever Presentation
of Play by V. H. S.
The second presentation of “Cap
tain Racket” at the Liberty Theatre
last night by the students of the Val
dez High School was fairly well at
tended despite the inclement weather.
The success scored by the students
on the previous evening naa given
the entertainment favorable adver
tising and the hall would no doubt
have been filled to capacity had the
storm moderated in time to permit
of citizens reaching the hall with any
degree of comfort.
The students deserve credit for tne
clever presentation of the play ar-.d
it is to be regretted that the receipts
for the two nights is not suifi -.ent
to meet the expense of the purehasj
of the school supplies for which the
students were working.
It is announced that Mrs Albert
White, manager of the Liberty The
atre, regretting that the efforts of the
students failed in accomplishing their
purpose of raising funds for the
school laboratory, has generously of
fered the free use of the Library The
atre to the students for some date
in the future when they will present
the play again.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Harvey Sullivan returned from
Boulder Bay last night on the,launch
Shamrock.
Holiday goods, wearing apparel,
household utensils and articles of ev
eryday needs coming on every boat,
and sold at a bargain. There will be
no half or one-third off after the holi
days at the Emporium. The goods
are now marked at bottom prices;
you will And many articles on our
Ave-cent counter you have been cus
tomarily paying 16 and 25 cents for.
Wm. Conley returned last night
from Boulder Bay on tne launch
Shamrock.
Bargains at the Emporium; open
from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. *
Anything in the jewelry line at the
Valdez Drug Co. tf
Ralph Wentler will leave on the
Shamrock for Port Wells next Sun
day.
Pictures developed at the Valdez
Drug Company. tf.
Far good home-cooked meals try
Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street. *
Bert Cooper, who has spent the
holidays in Valdez, will return to the
Granite mine on ounday.
Valdez Drug Company have a fine
line of School Stationery. tf.
Pasteurized Whipping Cream and
pure Buttermilk at Love-Whitley’s.
Spike Leclair, the well known min
er, came up from Fidalgo Bay yes
terday to spend New Years in Val
dez.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. •
Nugget jewelry made to order at
the Valdez Drug Co., by G. O.
Reinke. tf
The Signal Corps office will observe
the usual holiday hours New Year's
Day, the office being open between 9
and 10 o’clock in the forenoon and
5 and 6 o’clock in the evening.
Brooms 25c, 35c and 50c; for the
best at the Emporium. tf
■The drawing for the new Ford ma
chine for which tickets have been
given with purchases by the saloons,
will be held at the Pioneers of Alas
ka’s masquerade dance on December
31, at 12 o’clock. tf
The members of the Minnesota
Club, which is composed of about a
dozen young men, have announced
that they will keep open house to
their friends on New Year’s Day from
3 to 6 o’clock.
;
Word was brought up from Ella
mar last night that Qeorge Waldron,
operating the launch Reliance, had
bumped on a rock oft the small islan^
near Ellamar. The launch struck
when the ude was nearly full and 1
ean be recovered. It is reported that 1
she has two feet of water in her hold.
Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland’s.
Prices reasonable. * 1
- i
A fine display of nugget jewelry at
Valdes Drug Co. tf
HINDENBURG PREDICTS
LONG EUROPEAN WAR
VIENNA: The Neue Frele Presse
publishes an interview with German
Field Marshal von Hindenburg at his
quarters, described as being "in one
of the most important points of the
line of defense which Russia has es
tablished against Germany.
The field marshal began, in reply
to a remark concerning his popular
ity and his eventual triumphal dntry
into Berlin, by saying laughingly:
"I am already frightened about it.
If I could have my way I would not
enter Berlin at all, but would wear
civilian clothing and leave the train
at Kottbus. I do not like to be
feted. Cincinnatus, who returned to
the plow, is a beautiful figure.
"However, my entry into Berlin
will not come so quickly.
“At present the enemy won’t make
peace. They are not yet weakened
enough. We must therefore keep it
up further.’’
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
criticised the French demands, par
ticularly those relating to Alsace-Lor
raine.
"If they want it they should come
and get it.
“The British,” he continued, “ap
pear also to have decided to continue
the war. It is true that reports come
from India that ought to dampen the
British lust for war somewhat, but
one must wait and see whether these
reports are true. Great Britain has
her Achilles tendon; I am not refer
ring to India alone.
“In Russia also the emperor and
government plainly desire continua
tion of war. The most remarkable
thing is that all these nations do not
see that they are only sacrificing
themselves fof Great Britain. It does
not look like peace and so Germany
cannot sheathe her sword.”
The field marshal declared that
every German would rejoice if an end
were put to the terrible blood-letting
but that Germany must carry on the
war, which was forced on her. When
questioned concerning the military
situation, the field marshal said:
“Our tactical position is excellent.
Especially in the east the German
army has reached the most favorable
strategic position conceivable.”
The German chieftain also asserted
that the Russian human material was
much poorer than in the first yeaf of
the war; that Russia could fill the
gaps with the reserves now mustered,
but could not form new armies. Lack
of officers was also a hindrance.
Russian assertions that their de
feats jn July and Aug. were due to
lack Of ammunition were only poor
excuses said the fiell marshal who
added:
“There are no signs that the de
morilization of the Russian army ob
served then has been overcome.”
He said he did not expect another
Russian offensive, but was ready for
one; the nature of the warfare had
made the war one of ammunition. The
extension of warfare all over Europe
was a danger for Napoleon and the
reason of his fall, said the German
commander, but it played no role fn
the present conflict ,in view of mod
ern railroad facilities. He concluded
by saying'
“I should be especially pleased at
the destructive defeat of the Italians.
This war must not end without the
three principal sinners—Great Brit
ain, Serbia and Italy—receiving just
punishment.”—Chicago Herald.
Notice to the labile.
As the management and the em
ployes wish to attend the Pioneer’s
Ball at Eagle Hall tonight, the Lib
erty Theatre will be closed. A new
show will be on hand Saturday night,
also a new first-class program is ar
ranged for. Sunday night.
The Liberty extends the wish for
a happy and successful New Year to
all.
MRS. ALBERT WHITE.
RECORD PRICE PAID
FOR TOLOVANA GROUND.
FAIRBANKS: H. I. Miller & Co.,
of Fairbanks, have purchased a half
interest In claim No. 5 above on
Mike Hess creek, Tolovana, from
Pete Masquaile and Tom Davis. By
the terms of the sale the owners of
the ground get $1000 down, $3000
on March 1, and the balance of the
money, $26,000 from the royalty on
the dust taken out of the ground.
Miller has been working on No. 7
above and reports that a rich pay
streak has been located there.
DELEGATE THINKS MONEY
WILL BE AVAILABLE
In a cable message to the Cook In
let Pioneer Delegate Wlckersham
says that indications point to the
likelihood that an emergency appro
priation will be made available for
the continuance of the railroad con
struction work immediately after the
holidays. It is said there are thirty
miles of the road between Seward and
Anchorage upon which rock work
could be done to advantage during
the winter.
Subscribe for the Prospector.
CITY EXPRESS
MEETS AiiL BOATS AND NEVEIt MISSES \ TRAIN
Auto for Ilir e Day or Night.
Buy and Sell Anything.
Phone 82 J. A. SPENARD, Prop.
Independent Laundry Go.
Satisfaction Guaranteed I | Foot Keystone Ave
Telephone 66 i I Rouirh Dry lCc lb
When in Chitina Stop at the
CHITINA HOTEL
Fined Hotel in the Interior—-Well Heeled, Clean Roona.
Bar in Connection. Rates Reasonable
UPPER TONSINA ROAD HOUSE
Best of Meals—-Prices Reasonable
GENERAL STORE. - TRADING POST.
Telephone connects with Chitina.
General Freighting. KNUTE NAFSTED. Mar.
VALDEZ REAL ESTATE AGENCY f
Real Estate, Insurance, General Brokerage ?
Absentees Business Properly Handled >
Treat Building, Alaska Ave. Telephone No. 60 P
Mead’s Sheet Metal Works
PLLMBING, STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING,
Sheet Metal Work, Mine Air Pipe, Pipe and Fittings, Valves. Etc.
Motor Boat Supplies, Paints and Oils.
Located on Valdez Dock, Opposite Prospector Office. Phone 24
Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.
PUGET SOUND Admiral PUGET SOUND j
California Lilia Alaska
ALASKA
Steamers sail from Seattle at 9 P. M. on j
5th, 15th, 25th—EVERY MONTH
Steamer Sailing 15th calls Illamna and Kodiak—AU Sailing call at Knlk X
ami Anchorage. £
CALIFORNIA
Seattle to San Francisco every Wednesday and Sunday, connecting with ,
Steamers Yale and Harvard for Southern California. , ■
Right reserved to change schedule without notice
RICHARD J. RINGWOOD, Mgr., Seattle) VALDEZ DOCK CO., Local Agt.
ALASKA i
STEAMSHIP CO.
S. S. ALAMEDA AND S. 8. NORTHWESTERN SAIL FROM SE
ATTLE THE 10TH, 20TH AND 30TH, '
EVERY MONTH :
FROM VALDEZ. SOUTH—8TH, 18TH, 28TH, FOI^ CORDOVA,
JUNEAU, WRANGEL, KETCHIKAN AND SEATTLE. ;
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Sheep !
Creek, Treadwell, Douglas, Skagway, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez and La- «
touche. Explosives, S. S. Seward, on the 5th; Latouche, on the 15th; S. S. •
Cordova, 25 th of each month—right reserved to change this schedule •
without notice. .
W. B. TRACT, Qen’l Agent VALDEZ DOCK CO. Local Agent. •
.
When You Leave
For the Outside
take the
“MILWAUKEE”
One road—one management—one service all the way
through to Chicago. It's the Short Line to the East
over
THE NEW STEEL TRAIL
For information and literature write or ask
J. C. MARTIN, Agent, Valdez, Alaska.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST, PAUL RY.
A. E. HARRIS, Freight and Passenger Agt,
* Juneau, Alaska.