m liUHIrANT
OPERATE WINTER
Will Try Halibut Fishing During
Winter Months if Wlon Can
be Obtained
The Cordova Fish company iy
now planning to go into the hal
ibut business this winter. Ar
rangements have already been
made with the Alaska Steamship
company for the use of part of
the ocean dock, and very satis
factory freight rates are offered.
Manager Barry is anxious to hear
from such fishermen as want to
try winter fishing.
The men now fishing for I he
local company will naturally get
the preference, but it is expected
;nmt employment wui do round lor
a great many more. While there
is somo doubt as to the exact lo
cation of the halibut banks in
Cordova bay, there is a certainty
that there is at least ono bank
close to town and a little pros
pecting will soon develop the best
places.
If the local company can make
a success of this new venture and
provide winter work for fisher
men there is no doubt of Cor
dova's future as a Ashing cen
ter.
MINING ACTIVITY
. AT KENNEOOTT
A great deal of new work is
being done at Kennecott. Man
ager Seagrave has started a crew
of men on the Junibo, and all
this season will keep a force of
men busy opening up the prop
erty. Tho concentrator is work
ing night and day and the output
is increasing every week. At the
present rate of production Bo
nanza will soon be putting out
throe quarters of a million dol
lars a month in copper.
Discriminating
buyers never ask for a.
"sack of flour"
They call for
Fisher's Blend Flour
It's a superior product made to meet
the most critical demand
Cost inc. Moke Pkr Sack
(bccausc it's worth more)
The Loaf Cost Is Lkss
(bccausc of its results)
One Pricc, at All Grocers
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS
IS
The Time
To advertise. If business is quiet
invigorate It vfey bringing your
wares before the buyer. No mer
chant ever suooeeded by outtlng
down his advertising Just beoause
money tightened up a little. On
the other hand ths merohant who
geta the money Is the one who
oreates a demand for his wares
through the advsrtlslng columns
of the newspaper.
If you have something for sals
write up an advsrtlsement telling
Its merits. Ws will bring It be
fore the people and are oonfldent
It will bring results. Try It.
Prospector
POLITICAL STEW BREWING
IN THREE SEPARATE POTS
( Continued from page 1)
coming campaign. /Washington
is also looked upon as a doubt
ful quantity and it is the purpose
of saving Oregon to the Repub
licans, if possible, recognizing the
political stability of that com
Jmonwealth in national affairs.
New York, July lO.-The Taft
campaign was launched today by
the opening of Republican head
quarters by James Reynolds,
secretary of the national commit
tee. Preliminary campaign work
will be inaugurated at once.
Trenton, N. J., July 10.—Wood—
row Wilson and Samuel Gomp
ers were in a long conference
yesterday over labor matters, the
latter appearing well pleased with
the result of the meeting.
Ch'cago, July lO.-The middle
west is backing Frank Kellogg as
Roosevelt's running mate on the
Progressive ticket. Kellogg is a
warm political admirer and sup
porter of Roosevelt and it is urg
ed that his victory in dissolving
the Northern Securities company
will add strength to tin* third
parly ticket.
Chicago, July 10.—The Trust
Brewers say Iti«»y will support
Tuft.
At lantic City, July I o —Tin* Pro
hibition parly propose to rustic
for votes (luring flic campaign in
the southern prohibit ion slaies
and among Hie churches.
Washington, July in.—'Taft.
like Wilson, will make the tariff
I lie keynote of his campaign ami!
will defend llie Ilepuhliean party's j
al I it utle on I hal <piesl ion.
Washington, July Io.-Charles
I). Ililles will resign on Saturday
as private secretary tf» the pres
ident lo accept tin.' chairmanship
of I lie Republican national com
mit tee.
New York. July in.-When a*k
cd what action he would lake if
asked lo withdraw from the pres
ent campaign. Roosevelt snapped
oul I hat In* was not going to
withdraw.
Atlantic City, July 10-The Pro
hibitionists in their platform
lamhast holh the old parties as
being ruled by the liquor inter
est s.
Prospecting the Novl.
John Larson and Miles Parma—
tier expect lo spend the summer
prospecting up on the main
stream of the Novikaket into
which the Saint na empties, re
ports Jay Cook, a recent, arrival
from the Ruby camp. The three
men wintered al a point about
j .(Mi miles above the mouth of
| Long creek by* I he river or r»n
miles overland and found some
traces of gold. Accordingly
(look's partners secured an out
tit al lluby ami returned, while
lie enme on up 1° Fairbanks. Mr.
Cook is undecided if lie will re
turn al .present although if he
does no| he will probably pro back
in I lie fall.
A DETAILED STATEMENT
OF ALASKA AGRICULTURE
( Continued from page 1) I
eludes dogs used as work ani
mals, although a few fawns. Bel
gian hares and blue foxes arc in
cluded, inasmuch as these were
reported by farmers. The report
shows slightly more than 5,000
fowls valued at more than $10,
000. These wero almost, entirely
chickens, only a few ducks and
geese being reported.
A considerable number of ani
mals of different, classes were re—
ported on ranges. The total val
ue of these amounted to $407,
892. There were 11,788 reindeer
two years old and over, with a
total value of $298,477, and also
4,777 reindeer fawns, valued at
$93,220. The other animals re
ported were dogs, and blue and
silver gray foxes.
The value of live stork pro
ducts was reported as $99,443; of
which dairy products represented
$49,193; word, $150; animals
slaughtered, $12,053; poultry
raised, $7,893; and eggs pro
duced. $29,85 4. These figures do
not include dairy products of
rows not on farms.
The report shows further that
00,380 gallons of milk and cream
were produced, of which 42,282
gallons were sold. The produc
tion of butter amounted to 0,775
pounds, of which 3,323 pounds
wero sold. A small amount of
choose was protjiced and Hold.
The lotal receipts from sale of
dairy products amounted to $35,
730, leaving $13,457 as tho valuo
of the dairy products consumed
on farms where produced. It
might be noted, that thero wore
17,100 dozens of eggs produced
on farms.
There were 4,882 barns and en
closures reported, containing do
mestic animals valued at $1,351,
000; of which 350 cattle wore
valued at $25,020; 2,100 horses,
$598,901; 205 mules, $39,450; 15
sheep, $225; 211 swine, $5,273;
5,541 reindeer, $133,355; 19,759
dogs used as work animals,
$543,134; and all others, $5,940.
No report of poultry not on the
farms was secured. Of the cat
tle reported, 225 were dairy cows
valued at $20,180. The other
classes were relatively unimpor
tant.
The total value of farm pro
ducts, other than live stock pro
ducts, was $355,980.
Cereals he!d a very unimpor
tant place in Alaska agriculture.
Their total value was reported at
$438. Potatoes, with a value of
$90,815, were in llrst place. Hay
and forage valued at $94,933 rank
next in importance; then vege
tables. ,'xeepl potatoes, worth
$83,319. Forest products of
farms amounted to more than
$50,000, and small fruits $1,320.
I Mi* cereals reported wep * bar—
lev. oals. wheal ami spell. Among
I lie liav ami forage crops, wihl
grass ami grain enl. green held
IIrsl place, I he vain.' of each he-j
ing ahonl *."15.000. ('oarsc forage,
vegetables for feeding purposes,
ami timothy came mjxl in im-l
pnrlance. Small ainotmls of!
clover ami oilier lame grasses
were reporleil.
or I lie 222 farmers reporleil,!
IsI produced potatoes of an av—|
erage value of more Ih.iii $500 j
per farm. The second vegetable !
" . |
in relali\e importance was cab
bage reporleil by alioiil one-half
of I lie farmers, 'the crop being1
valued at $20,5 | 2. Oilier vege—!
tables were turnips, *11,192; to
matoes, sS9.8f»0; let I lice, *8.8.'l 'i;
cnciimhers. $f>.l2t: carrots, $5.—
083; radishes, $5,805; rutabagas.
•S5,722; celery, onions, heels ami
parsnips each at a value exceed
ing S|.000; while sweel corn,
melons, cauliflower, egg plant,
kale, kohlrami, mushrooms, par
sley, peas, green peppers, pump
kin. rrubarb, spinach and oilier
vegelaliles were reported in small
amounts.
Among lhi» small fruits, straw
berries ranked first, while small
amounts of cranberries, blueber
ries, gooseberries, raspberries
and blackberries were reported.
Referring fo the forest pro
duels, j| should he noted thai
822,'10\ represents the value of
; firewood produced for home use,
while *.'10.857 is the amount re
ceived from sale of lire wood by
farmers.
Inquiry was inado oonrorninx
rorlain important farm oNpondi —
Inn's, willi Iln» rollowinjr results:
Foriili/.or # 8. i70
Tin--!' I'ururos show lluil a con
siderable nuuihor nf Ii\<> shirk
\ra , purohasoil during I In* year.
an<l also llial a lar;ro ainounl of
food had hi l»c purrhasod. The
larprosl ilom. liowi'\i»r. amounl
injr lo more llian one-half of Iho
lolnl presented, represents I h ?•
oxpondilure for hirer! labor.
Down California way the slant!
pal Republicans an- in a hard di
lemna. Under Iho primary law
of lhal slah- the nominees of Iho
•various parties hi Iho slalo lejf
islaluro, together wilh hold-ovor
senators. nominate Iho members
for Iho electoral college. In lhal
slalo Iho Republican parly Is
dominated by Raosevell followers,
consequently Iho Republican
electors will be Roosevelt men.
The Tafl Republicans will have
lo pro on a licket under some,
r.aino other than Republican and
lhal only after getting up peti
tinns containing three per cent.
( f Iho vole east at the lasl gon
oral election. These pelilions
must be filed thirty-flve rlays bo
fore Iho election and as the elec
toral convention meets Oclober
I, the pelilions would have lo bo
filed before the convention nom
inal ions are mnde. Then, loo,
Iho question has hr'en raised
whether an elector is a "candi
date for public olTice"--lhe only
provision for placing a name on
Iho. ballot by petition is lt»al of
|a- candidate for publio ofTire.
Thursday, July llth, initiation
of officer*, also monthly smoker
Good attendance requested.
I.ahor
Food for live ,-lork
l.ivo shirk
7(1.078
'i<». I I'r*
15.10?
Attention, Moose I
PORT
WELLS
Full Line Of
GROCERIES
FOR PROSPECTORS
At Valdez Prices
BEYERS' CASH STORE
PORT WELLS
Alaska Coast Co.
The "INSIDE ROUTE"
To Juneau, Puget Sound Ports and Southeastern Alaska
Steamer Bertha, leaves Seattle .... July 20
Steamer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - July 27
Ste&mer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - Aug. 15
Connecting at Statue with steamers of the Alaska-Pact tic Steamship Co. for
Southern California ports. Sailings every Monday and Thursday. Through
Service and Low Kates. Ulght reserved to change steamers and sailing dates.
B. F. WATSON VALDEZ DOCK CO.
General Agent Local Agent
Independent Laundry Co.
Satmfaetion Gua ran toed I I Foot KeyHtone Av
Telephone (Hi I I Roujfli Dry 10c lb.
IT'S IN THE BREWING
PILSENER STYLE
THE BEER THAT MADE VALDEZ FAMOUS
A Home Product For Home People
FOR SALE EVERYWHERE
Patronize HOME Industry and Keep Your
Money at HOME
VALDEZ BREWING AND MALTING CO.
4 SAILINGS MONTHLY 4
Via JUNEAU and KETCHIKAN
The Largest and Best Equipped Steamships in
the Alaskan Service, ALAMEDA and MARI
POSA, leave every eight daya, All the
Year'Round for Cordova and Seattle via. In
side Passage.
TRAVEL AND SHIP VIA.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
VALDEZ DOCK CO., Local Agent
The Side Board
Day & Greenig [Proprietors]
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms
For Housekeeping, Sleeping and Offices. Rales
Reasonable
Foot of w«ii st. ARCHIBALD BLOCK I
COAL COAL
♦
VALDEZ DOCK CO. or VALDEZ TRANSFER CO
Port Wells
THE LAUNCH
BRIGHTON
[.eaves Valdez for Port
Wells every Tuesday carry
ing pnssengers and freight,
touching at nil way points
J where business ofTors.
I
| Special Trips Can Be Arranged
*
Chas. R. Crawford
Wall Stre«t Phon* 159
Plats «lasa, window iUm, roofing and
KufWint oapara, roof Wis pitch, Ufa*, et
msnl, rU.t.r lath, •hlnclca, baiMara'
hardware. Shop and job work of all kind*
Windows, Doors, Moulding. Finish
ing Lumber
Afsnts for Fatrhaaks, Mors* A Co.
The Frotpcoior l« the paper to
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