New Dry Goods Received
Domestics
FINE MUSLINS, CAM
BRICS AND NAIN
SOOKS, LONG CLOTH
—PRICED A YARD, 15c
to 35c.
Silks
FANCY DRESS SILKS
AND WAISTINGS, A
WIDE RANGE OF
PATTERNS AND COL
ORINGS. PRICED A
YARD $1.50 TO $2.50.
Ginghams and
Outings
A FULL LINE OF THE
BEST QUALITY GING
HAMS AND OUTINGS,
A YARD 20c.
Curtain Materials
SCRIMS, MARQUISET
TES, IN WHITE, AND
ECRU, PLAIN AND
FANCY BORDERS.
Devonshire Cloth
A SUN AND TUB
PROOF FABRIC 32 IN.
WIDE, COMES IN
PLAIN COLORS AND
STRIPES. A YARD 30c.
Woolen Dress
Goods
SAN TOY AND WOOL
EN POPLINS IN MYR
TLE, NAVY BLUE
AND BROWN.
STORM SERGES AND
SHEPARD CHECK
WORSTEDS. PRICED
85c to $2.00.
NOTIONS RECEIVED INCLUDE SNAPS, ELASTICS,
CURLING IRONS, SLIPPER SOLES, BRAIDS, ART
GOODS INCLUDING A NEW LINE OF RUNNERS,
TOWELS. APRONS, C.M. C. CROCHET COTTONS.
Valdez Mercantile Co.
(Paid Advertisement)
This is what “Harrison’s Biography” of Nome, says
of HON. GEO. E. SCHOFIELD, Candidate on
the Republican ticket for ATTORNEY GENERAL
for Alaska.
GEORGF] D. SCHOFIELD is a lawyer of Nome, a man of forensic
ability, and one of the best presiding officers ever selected to conduct
a public meeting. He was born in Portland, Michigan, August 28,
1864, and received his education in the Northwest University and in
the Normal School at Dixon Hlinois.
MR. SCHOF'IELD comes front a family of lawyers, his grand
father was a lawyer in the State of New York, and his fattier waa
District Attorney in Nebraska.
MR. SCHOFIELD was admitted to the practice of law in the
State of Washington when at the age of twenty-one years.
SHORTLY after MR. SCHOF1F2LD went to Butte, Montana, and
while there he learned mechanical engineering and ran a hoisting
engine at the Anaconda mine.
IN 1883 he started for Juneau from Butte but stopped off at
Montesano, Washington, and began the practice of law with his
father and was a candidate at that time for District Attorney, Li
which position he was elected.
HE served two years at District Attorney for Chehalis County
and in 1898 was elected Senator from the 16th District, State of
Washington.
HE came to Alaska in 1900 and resided in Nome. In 1904 he
was apiHiinted by the Nome City Council to the office of City Attorney,
and was attorney for the Union men at Nome during the 1905 strike.
At the Republican Territorial Convention held at Seward,
Alaska, April 19th, lie was nominated for the office of Attorney Gen
eral on the Republican Ticket.
VOTE FX)R HIM AT THE ELECTION; NOVEMBER 7, 1916.
(Paid Advertisement)
President’s Endorsement of Sulzer
Executive Office, Asbury Park, N. J., Sept. 15, 1916.
HON. T. J. DONOHOE,
Democratic National Committeeman,
Valdez, Alaska.
In reply to your telegram of recent date would say that I
very earnestly favor the election of CHARLES A. SULZER
as Delegate to Congress from Alaska.
WOODROW WILSON.
Vote the Straight
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS—
CHARLES A. SULZER
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL—
GEORGE B. GRIGSBY
FOR SENATOR—
JOHN RONAN
FOR REPRESENTATIVES—
THOMAS H HOLLAND
CHARLES McCALLUM
THOMAS C. PRICE
PRANK B. CANNON
FOR ROAD COMMISSIONER—
JAMES E. WILSON
Quartz and Placer
Location Notices
For Sale at
The Prospector Office
FORJOODROW
SAYS WILSON HAS MADE GOOD
Editor of the Legislature and Labor
Nmw In Strong Editorial Urges
Workingmen to Cast Their Votes
for Wilson.
ALBANY, N Y., Nov. 1.—John
O'Hanlon, editor of the Legislative
and Labor News, who has been widely
quoted as indorsing Hughes on hiB
record as Governor of New York, in
an editorial today comes out, strong
ly In favor of President Wilson.
O’Hanlon declares that Wilson has
earned the united support of the
workers by his splendid program and
humanitarian legislation. "Wilson
has made good, Hughes did not,” he
says. Hughes, in attacking the Adam
son bill, impugns the sincerity of in
telligent labor, and is charging labor
| with greed and intimidation of Con
gress. O'Hanlon urges every working
man to cast his ballot for President.
Try the Turkish Bath Barber Shop.
A first-class barber has, been secured.
Satisfaction guaranteed. tf
The launch Elvira arrived in port
last evening from down the Sound
with W. H. Vance and S. L. Pepper.
The launch Elvira left this after
noon for Landlock Bay and other
Sound points.
Ralph Wintler came up from his
mining property at Hobo Bay on the
N. & S.
Special order, Cham Chowder 15c,
at the Arcade. tf
Houses for Sale, Lease or Rent.
Desirable houses for particular
people on very reasonable terms. The
Alaska Inv. Co. will save you money 2
S & W canned fruits and vegetables
at Blum’s.
Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdes
Drug Store. tf
We’re on time like the clock. City
Express. tf
Hot corn bread and baked new po
tatoes after 6 p. m. at the Arcade, tf
Fresh Augustine & Kyer Butter
Krisp and Queen Victorias at Hunt’s.
Location notices, both quartz and
placer, at the Miner office.
Pictures developed at the Valdes
Drug Company. tf
ADAMSON UUIDS
THE PRESIDENT
UNIONISTS EXPRESS APPROVAI*
Esther of Eight-Hour Bill Addresses
Huge Audience at Wllkesbarre—
Unionists (l^eer Speakers to the
Echo During Speech.
WILKESBARRE, Pa., Nov. 1.—
Five thousand Unionists were among
the huge audience which greeted Con
gressman Adamson of Georgia, father
of the Adamson eight-hour law, who
spoke here last night at a Demc ratic
rally. Adamson was cheered tc he
echo when he said, "Roosevelt * ruck
first and then arbitrated; Wllr a first
seeks Justice and then enacts it into
law, thus preventing strikes and
strife.”
jo. J. TODD TAKES
OFFICE AS POSTMASTER
C. J. Todd, who was recently ap
pointed postmaster for this place, to
day took charge of the office. Mr.
Todd is very popular in Valdez, and
will undoubtedly made an excellent
postmaster, stating that It will be his
aim to maintain the same excellent
service for which the office is noted.
The retiring Postmaster, J. D. Jef
ferson, has held the position for the
past eight years, during which period
he has conducted the office in a man
ner which has gained him the praise
of every person in Valdez. He has
a wide circle of friends here, who will
wish him every success in whatever
he may undertake.
Home-made Mince Pies at the Ar
cade. tf
Ed Hathaway was an arrival on the
N. & S. from Cedar Bay.
FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Llewel
lyn pups, $10 and $15 each each.
Erich Lucas, Seward, Alaska. 11-30
Dally Weather Report.
Valdez, Alaska, Oct. 31, 1916.
Barometric pressure .29.723
Temperature 7 p. m. 26
Maximum temperature .24
Minimum temperature .24
Mean temperature .27.7
Remarks: Clear, northeast wind,
35 miles.
—Myrtle F. Billings, Obs.
Fancy Stationery at the Valdez
Drug Store. , tf
A Big Shipment.
Just received, a fresh line of Haas
Candies, the kind you like, at Levy &
Ross.' tf
The Golden North, the House of
Comfort. tf
Fresh candy at the Emporium, tf
(Paid Advertisement.)
SOCIALIST TICKET
LENA MORROW LEWIS
For Delegate
DR. E. F. GERMAN
For the Senate
R. E. HEGNER
For Representative
Endorsed By Alaska Union
DIGESTION IS AIDED
when the bread, cake or bis
cuit is well leavened, your
body then partakes of all ab
sorbing nutriment there is in
the flour.
CRESCENT
BAKING
POWDER
stands every test of health;
domestic science commends it.
For bread or biscuits, for all
baking, it Is perfect.
ALL GROCERS
25c lb.
Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle, Wn.
(Paid Advertisement.)
For Representative
THOS. H. HOLLAND
Democratic Nominee.
Your support and Influence solicited.
THE SENATE
ANGUS CHISHOLM—FRANK GUSTAFSON
CIGARS, BILLIARDS
Nicely Furnished Rooms._Phone 35
ALASKA INVESTMENT CO.
Real Estate, Insurance, Mining Stocks
Acts, for EQUITABLE Life In*.
Public Red BM«. n«. 196
Steamship Sailings
Admiral Brans—Sailed from Seattle
for Valdes, Oct. 31.
Northwestern—Sailed from Seattle
for Valdes, Oct. 29.
Mariposa—Sailed south from Valdez
Oct. 29.
Admiral Farragut—Due Valdez from
west some time tonight.
Admiral Watson—Sailed west from
Valdes, Oct. 28.
Alameda—Sailed south from Valdez,
Oct. 22.
DONALDSON SCHEDULE.
Lrs. Fort Ltscum Lrs. 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.
4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS
1:14 p.m. 4:00 p.m
7:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
There will be no trip of the launch
on the second and fourth Fridays of
each month, these days being Seed to
dean boilers.
Interior Trail Condition*.
Valdez. Nov. 1. 1916.
Fairbanks, 12 below, clear, calm,
south mall left 8 a. m.
Salcha, —22, 4 Inches of snow;
clear, calm, trail good.
Richardson, —31, clear, calm, 1
musher south 8:46 a. m.
McCarty, —30, two Inches snow; j
clear, calm, trail fair, mall south 6:30
u. m., north mail 8 a. m.
Donnelly, —26, 24 inches snow;
clear, calm, trail fair.
McCallum. —26, 24 Inches snow
cloudy, calm, Sheldon’s autos and 2
double enders north 3 p. m. 31st.
Pazson, 6 below, 12 inches snow;
cloudy, calm, trail good, north mail
out 6 a. m.
Hogan, 2 below, 2 Inches snow;
clear, calm, trail fair; south stage
leaves Sourdough with 6 passengers.
Copper Center, 4 above, 1 Inch of
snow; calm, trail fair; two mushers
south 7 a. m.
Tonslna, zero, 6 Inches of snow;
cloudy, calm, light snow falling; no
travel.
Teikhell, 3 above. 4 inches of snow:
cloudy, north wind, trail fair.
Beaver Dam, 10 above, 1 inch of
snow; cloudy, calm, northeast wind;
trail rough; Payne and Kinlock south
6 p. m. yesterday.
Summit, 6 below, 49 inches snow;
cloudy, strong north wind; no trail
or travel; 18 feet of snow in gap.
Wortman’s, 18, clear, calm, fair
trail.
TIDE TABLES FOR VALDEZ BAY.
Wednesday, Nov. 1—•
First High Tide, 4:26 a. m., 6.4.
Second High Tide, 3:36 p. m., 8.8.
First Low Tide, 9:29 a. m., 3.6.
Second Low Tide, 10:67 p. m., 0.2.
Thursday, Nov. 2.—
First High Tide, 5:41 a. m., 6.5.
Second High Tide, 4:64 p. m., 8.0.
First Low Tide, 10:49 a. m., 3.9.
Second Low Tide • * • •
Friday, Nov. 3—
First High Tide, 6:67 a. m„ 7.0.
Second High Tide, 6:25 p. m., 7.5.
First Low Tide, 0:10 a. m., 0.7.
Second Low Tide, 12:35 p. m., 3.6.
Saturday, Nov. 4—
First High Tide, 7:68 a. m.. 7.7.
Second High Tide, 7:55 p. m., 7.4.
First Low Tide, 1:21 a. m., 1.0.
Second Low Tide, 2:11 p. m„ 2.7.
Sunday, Nov. 6—
First High Tide, 8:48 a. m„ 8.5.
Second High Tide, 9:10 p. m„ 7.5.
First Low Tide, 2:22 a. in., 1.2.
Second Low Tide, 3:17 p. m., 1.5.
Monday, Nov. 6—
First High Tide, 9:31 a. m., 9.2.
Second High Tide, 10:10 p. m., 7.7.
First Low Tldew 3:12 a. m., 1.3.
Second Low Tide, 4:09 p. m., 0.4.
Tuesday, Nov. 7—
First High Tide, 10:08 a. m., 9.8.
Second High Tide, 11:00 p. m., 7.9.
First Low Tide, 3:57 a. m., 1.6.
Second Low Tide, 4:53 p. m., —0.5.
Don’t (all to attend the grocery sale
at Blum's.
Baggage is our middle name. City
Express. tf
Best Sourdough hotcakes and best
coffee at the Arcade. tf
_
An up-to-date line of cook stoves
and ranges at Mea/Va. tf
Hand laundry. Phone 81 McKlule;
St. tf
Steam Heated Rooms, 50c, 75c and
$1 per day at the Arizona. tf
Don’t forget the Clearance Sale at
the Owl Drug Co.
Fox’s fresh Crab CocktallB at the
Love-Whitley Co. tf
Malted Milk Chocolate at the Val
des Candy Kitchen.
Just received, a new line of Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co.
999 Save Money 999
If you are renting or desire to rent,
you will Save Money by consulting
the Alaska Inv. Co.
3-room houses completely furnlgh
ed from $10 up. Cabins from $4 np.
A new line of neaters priced right,
at Mead’s. tf
■ . --— •
Stop that Infernal Racket t
Show your wife how much yon
love her and send that noisy old
pump to the Valdes Iron Works and
let them remove the peace disturber,
your neighbors will appreciate It. tf
THE FIRST BANK OF VALDEZ
Resources $250,000.
WE DO A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
DRAFTS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON ANY PART
OF THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE.
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent.
DEPOSITARY FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
Where Can I Meet You?
LEVY & ROSS’
CANDIES
t
1
Cigars and Tobaceo
BILLIARDS
Phone 54
Valdez Dock Co. phone no. i
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY
GRAIN and
LUMBER
Office, foot of Wall street
HOME NEEDS
A Combination of Simplicity, Durability
and Efficiency at a price within the
reach of every electric light user.
THE /
CLEANER
AND
PUMP
THAT
MEANS
SERVICE
Prince William Sound Water,
Power, Light & Tele. Co.
Your Groceries will come oik
time. Don’t worry about dft►
appointments about the gro
ceries either. Your house
wifely Judgment will be thor
oughly satisfied. As for prices
—well just compare ours with
others of equal grade. Spe
cial attention to out of town
orders.
KING’S GROCERY
PHONE 181
STEAM HEATED HOT AND COLD BATHS
Copper Block Hotel
VALDEZ. ALASKA
“The House of Comfort”
PHONE 7 FOR MEN ONLY
MERCHANTS CAFE
FRESH BREAD AND PASTRY DAILY
Phone 63 OPEN ALL NIGHT Cbna. Fincher, Propr.