VAlfUEZ j
The heart of
the gold belt
The most northerly port
in the world open fo nav
igation the year Voiind.
The logloal enterport to
the great Interior of
Alaska; the salt water
terminus of the great gov
ernment wagon road lead
ing Into the Tanana val
ley and the Yukon water
shed.
The 8eat of government
of the Third Judloia! di
vision of Alaska.
The headquarters of the
AlasKa Ifoad Commission,
of the' Telegraph and Ca
ble systems.
It Is 85 miles nearer the
Interior than any other
eojtst city.
It Is the headquarters
of the largest fleet of
small oraft In Southwest
ern Alaska.
It has the largest popu
lation of any community
In Southwestern Alaska.
It has the best public
schools and an accredited
high school with a four
year course.
It is the only sea coast
town offering direct com
munication with the in
terior by wagon, summer
or winter.
Valdez offers the near
est and most direct route
to the Matanuska coal
fields.
Its harbor is the most
easily defended on the Pa
cific coast and can ride
the navies of the world.
Valdez Sheet Metal Works
Manufacturers of
YAKSHAW STOVES
Plumbing, Steam and Hot
Water Heating, Pumps and
Well Point*.
Sheet Metal ^Vo^Ic of Every
Description, Hose Valves,
Iron Pipe, Fittings.
MADAM WORNAL
Spiritual Advisor.
Crawford
Building.
Opposite
Telephone Office.
FURNISHED ROOMS
For Light Housekeeping
REYNOLDS HOUSE
Mr*. H. B. Wynn Keystone Ave.
rnnycw nisi
SUBJECT CHANGE
Under Law Department May
Change Rates, Weights and
Zone Distances
In response to many inquiries
for information, Senator Jonath
an Bourne, Jr., chairman of tlie
Senate committee on postoffices
and post roads, has prepared the
following summary of the provis
ions of the new Parcel Post law,
which will become effective Janu
ary 1, 1913:
Any article is mailable if not
over 11 pounds in weight nor
more than 72 inches in length
and girth combined, nor likely to
ihjure the mails or postal equip
ment or employes.
Flat rate of 1 cent per ounce
up to 4 ounces regardless of dis
tance. I
Above i ounces, rates are by
the pound or fraction therefor,
and varying with distance a?; fol
lows :
Rural roule and
Addi
Firsl I ion a I 11
lb. lit. lbs. j
CO mile /.one. . .05 .01 .35
[450 mile zone. .00 .0'i . iG
•300 mile zone.. .07 .05 .57
COO mile zone.. .08 .00 .08
4000 mile zone .01) .07 .791
4S00 mile zone .10 .09 1.00
800 mile zone .11 .10 1.11
Over 1800 miles .12 .1.' 1.32
The postmaster general may
nake provision for indemnity in
surance and collection on deliv
ery, with additional charges for
such service, and may, wilh the
consent of I he inter-state com
merce commission after investi
gation, modify rates, weights and
zone distances, when experience j
has demonstrated the need there
for.
Steamer movements.
Mariposa due here at 0 p. in.
Alameda southward bound.
Bamp§on in Seattle.
Seward in Tacorna.
Lalouchc hound westward.
FOR RENT-Partly furnished
three-room house cheap. Oppo
site road commission barn. Mrs.
II. R. Miller.
Subscribe ror *.ne Prospector
Foil SALE-Baby carriage and
liigh chair. Inquire at Prospec
tor.
TIDE TABLES I
Monday. September 9.
High, tides, 1 1:2G a. in., 10:55 p. in.
Low tides, '»: \5 a. in., 4:49 p. in.
Tuesday, September 10.
High tide, 1 1:51 a. m.
Low tides, 5:37 a. in., 5:38 p. m.
Wednesday, September 11.
High tides, l :223 a. m., U :5l p. m.
Low tides, 7:09 a. m., 0:22 p. in.
Thursday, September 12.
High tides, 12:33 a. in., 12:5G p. in.
Low tides, G:i5 a. in., 7:07 p. in.
Friday, September 13.
High tides, 1:18 a. in., 1:33 p. in.
L w tides, 7:23 a. m., 7:47 p. m.
Saturday, September 14.
High tides, 2:04 a. in., 2:08 p. in.
Low tides, 7:57 a. in., 8:30 p. m.
METfWTT
FREIGHT RATES
Seattle, Sept. 9.-Thc Alaska
Coast company has inet the cut in
passenger and freight rates to
southeastern Alaska, made by the
independent companies in retalia
tion for the flrst slash in rates.
OFFICE MINERS
TO PASS OPINION
( Continuca ii.uin page 1)
mony and the advice of the board
'of strategy, shafts will be sunk
<>n Trout creek, and Alaskan coal
will be solemnly and advisedly re
moved from Mothfcr Earth, in
spected and passed upon. When
the expedition comes back it will
be prepared to tell how easily the
coal cdn be extracted and what it
will cost to work it.
George Baldwin returned from
the Copper River country on the
Alameda, having been takon
aboard the Yacht Taconile al Cor
dova l<> Latouche.
B. F. Walson, general agent of
the Alaska Coast company, is in
the city lo remain over until Ili«>
arrival of ihe Alameda.
FOR SALE—Cash or terms, the
Saratoga House completely fur
nished, including pool table, etc.,
at a bargain. J. A. Spenard.
The Valdez Cafe is one good
piace lo eat. tf
The Seward Gateway is on sale
at the Valdez Drug Co. tf
Closing out suits, coals and ev
ening gowns at half price at Har
vey's Toggery.
Weather Report.
Barometric pressure 20.476
Temperature at 7 p. m....b2
Maximum temperature.. . .52
Minimum temperature.. .. il
Mean temeprature '«<>.5
Precipitation 05
Cloudy, light breeze S. \\\
L. JONES.
PL I!
Shortly after 8 o'clock this
morning an alarm of lire wan
turned in, caused by the burning
<of paper in the residence of W. J.
•Morton, corner of Reservation and
Hobart streets. The department
turned out in quick time, but for
tunately their services were not
required.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Alaska Club will take place
rJhis evening at 8 o'clock. All
^nembers are requested |o be prcs*
cnt.
The United Stales immigration
.inspector will arrive on the Ala
toieda and take out for deportation
the Japanese confined in the fed
eral jail for illegal iishing.
Mr. and Mrs. Couch and daugh
ter made thc-round trip from Se
attle on the Mariposa. Mr. Couch
is the cashier of tjie Alaska
Steamship Co.
Sifter Dosithc, of the convent
jschool, has been called to St.
Michael by Mother Amadous, leav
ing on this afternoon'.s Mariposa.
KOIl HENT-Small cabin for
rent. Call up phone i I.
New laundry opened next to
Snyder's store; prices reasonable;
workmanship of the best. Try me.
Ot I,. Carroll.
Valdez Real Estate.
If you have a house to rent
list it with the Valdez Real Es
tate Agency, Wall street.
Valdez Real Estate.
If >ou have a house to rent
list it wilh the Valdez Real Es.
tale Agency, Wall street.
Notloe of Annual Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the
Williams-Gentzler Gold Mining
Company will be held at the office
of I he company, Valdez Drug Co.,
Valdez,. Alaska, on Monday, the
ninth day of September, at the
hour of 2 p. m. for the purposo
of electing a board of directors to
serve the ensuing year, and the
transaction of such further busi
ness as may come before Ihc
meeting. A. E. GRIGSBY,
Secretary.
HOTEL ST. ELIAS
MRS. L. A. DEPUY, Proprietor
CLEAN, WARM, LIGHT ROOMS
Special rates by the month Keystone Ave., Valdez
VALDEZ DOCK CO.
JOBBER IN
COAL, HAY AND GRAIN
PHONE NO. 1.
Agent for
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. ALASKA COAST COMPANY.
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BEST MEALS - - - GLEAN BEDS
Take a trip through the Keystone Canyon by
PwcUboard over the Government Koad. Unaur- i
paaaed (or aoenery.
PORT
WELLS
Full Line Of
GROCERIES
FOR PROSPECTORS
At Valdez Prices
BEYER8' CASH STORE
PORT WELLS
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Alaska Coast Co.
The "INSIDE ROUTE"
To'Juneau, Puget Sound Ports and Southeastern Alaska
Steamer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - Sept. 5
Steamer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - Sept. 27
Connecting nt Seattle with steamers of the Alaska-Paciflo Steamship Co. for
Southern California ports. Sailings every Monday and Thursday. Through
Service and Low Rates. Itiuht reserved to change steamers and sailing dates.
». r. WAlcHJIN
General Agent
VALDEZ DOCK CO.
Local Agent
Independent Laundry Cn.
satisfaction Guaranteed
Telephone 66
I Foot Keystone Ave '
I Roujrh Dry 10c lb. \
Arguments May Be Disputed, But
"Facts A re Facts."
1L i- a fact that Valdez beer is a food and not a tonic.
Ask any doctor you know. Valdez beer aids digestion. Use
it a few times with your meals and you'll find we're right.
If you drink beer you should use Valdez beer in preference to
others. First, because of its unquestionable high quality.
: Second, because it is a home product; brewed in your home
town and all who are interested in the growth and prosper
! fly of Valdez should patronize home products.
| VALDEZ BREWING AND BOTTLING CO.
4 SAILINGS MONTHLY 4
Via JUNEAU and KETCHIKAN
The Largest and Best Equipped Steamships in
the Alaskan Service, ALAMEDA and MARL
POSA, leave every eight days, All the
Year 'Round for Cordova and Seattle via. In
side Passage.
TRAVEL AND SHIP VIA.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO.
VALDEZ DOCK CO., Local Agent
COAL COAL
VALDEZ DOCK CO. or VALDEZ TRANSFER CO
Port Wells
THE LAUNCH
BRIGHTON
Leaves Valdez for Port
Wells every Tuesday carry
{ fng passengers and freight,
J touching al all way potn't
5 where business offers.
Specid Trips Cu Be Afranjed
Fagerberg Bros.
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