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J\/TANY of the best dressers
If A of today are wearing
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Fine clothes. Why don t you? They
are the best styles; best fitting; made
of the best materials, and give the best
satisfaction of any clothes you can wear.
Suits $25 to $35
ValdezBank & Mercantile Co., Inc.
PIONEER OUTFITTERS
YOUR INVITATION
If you have never had any dealing
with us please consider this an invita
i tion to give ue a trial.
Paid Up Capital - - - - $92,300
Surplus Earned .... $11,567
Valdez Bank & Mercantile Co., Inc.
, banking department .
Harmless Information.
Cable office hours:
Week days 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Sundays and holidays 9 to 10
a. m. and 5 to 6 p. m.
Postoffice hours:
Week days 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Sundays and holidays 12 m. to
2 p. m.
UNDERTAKING
Embalming by (j[CA
Licensed Embalmers
Valdez Bank & Mercantile Co.,'inc.
A Few 6eed Reasons why you should Have a Telephone
(1) When the weather Is bad your wire can use It dally Co order meat, gro
ceries, etc., and save herself many a weary trip to market.
(2) You can get in instant communication with your home at any hour when you
are away.
<3) If one of your children should become sick In the middle of the night, you
ean summon the doctor Immediately.
(4) You can enarge your circle of desirable acquaintances, as a telephone In the
house gives one a peculiar social distinction in the community.
(5) in case of lire or accident you can summon help from the neighbors.
(6) If you are too ill to get to your olTlce you can always conduct your business
from home.
(7) ir every clock In.the house stops you can always get the correct time from
••central."
(8) You can make or break sodal engagements over the telephone .to suit your
convenience.
(0) The feeling of securlly which a telephone In th« house produces makes
It a necessity.
Alaska Water, Light & Tel. Co.
Phone 30
Puget Sound Fir Lumber
We Carry a Complete Assortment
Mining Timbers, Bunker At_.
and Stamp Mill Materials 8 Prices
Yard. Foot of WALL ST. A ■ * T 1
cRA^RD'"Bu,LDu<a Arctic Lumber Co.
Notioe of Forfeiture.
To Frank E. Lee: You arc
hereby notified that , there has
been expended during the year
1911 in labor on these certain
quartz claims, known as the Gla
cier No. 1 and No. 2, and the Kit
fv, lying, being and situated in
tho Valoez mining district, in the
recording precinct of Valdez, in
the District of Alaska, the sum of
three hundred dollars, lawful
money of the United States, tho
amount required by law to hold
Haid claims for tho year, follow
ing the performance of tho an
nual labor; that said expenditure
for labor, as aforesaid, was made
by James C. Cawley, a co-owner
of Raid claims. And unless with
in ninety days after the comple
tion of the publication of this no
tice, to-wit: within ninety days
after fhe second (2nd) of April,
1912, you contribute your Por
tion of the expenses of th3 afore
said annual labor for said year,
•r your interest in snid quartz
claims will be forfeited and be
come the property of tho under
sigred, who is your co-owner.
JAMES fi. CAWLEY.
Date first pub. Jan. 2, 1912,
Dntc last pub. April 2, 1912.
Notloe of Forfeiture.
..To Blarney Stevens: You are
hereby notified that there has
been expended during the year
1011 In labor on those certain
quartz claims known as the "Last
Chance," the "Last Chance No.
1 " andf the "Last Chance No. 2,"
situate, lying and boing on Shoup
bay near the entrance thereof, in
the Valdez recording precinct.
Territory of Alaska, the sum of
three hundred dollars ($300.00),
lawful money of the United States,
the amount required by law to
hold said claims for the year fol
lowing tho performance of the
annual labor; that said expendi
ture for labor, as aforesaid, was
made by Wm. Koch and Alex.
Nelson, tho co-owners of said
claims. And unless within ninety
(00) days after the completion
of the publication of this notioe,
to-wit: within ninety (90) days
after tho 10th day of April, 1012,
you contribute your portion of the
expenses of the aforesaid annual
labor for said year, your interest
in said quartz claims will bo for
feited and become tho property of
tho undersigned, who are your co
ownors.
ALEX. NELSON.
WM. KOCH.
Date first pub. Jan. 11, 1012.
Date last pub. April 11, 1012.
MINER WAS WINNER OF
THE «HAMROOK OU8HION
Joe Domency was I,ho fortun
ate winner of the Hhamrook cush
ion raffled off by Mr«» J. flilmore
on Saturday last,. The oushion
was a beautiful piece of needle
work. Mrs. Gilmore has a num
ber of cushions and old-fashioned
pieco quilts which she is selling
at reasonable prices.
Advertising In tb« Rroapeotor
bring* results. Try li.
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD OF
SKAQWAY CELEBRATE EVENT
Tim, Arclic Brotherhood camp
No. 1, of Skagway, celebrated the
15th anniversary of the order by
giving a grand ball on February
24, the date upon which the or
der was lirst established. The
dance was attended by more than
two hundred couple, many of
them having come from Gamp
Haines, Camp Seward and White
horse. The Battalion band of the
Sixth infantry furnished the mu
sic, and the alTair was the social
event of the season.
8T. PATRICK'S NIGHT
AT THE MAJESTIC
The management will give an
other one of their high-class en
tertainments tomorrow evening
and promise your money's worth
in every respect. Program:
1. Opening overture, Majestic
o relies! ra.
2. "The Irish Honeymoon," Ka
lem. A bridal tour through the
beautiful scenic sections of the
Emerald Isle, and a little comedy
mingled with scenes that have
made the land of the Shamrock
famous.
3. Solo, "Five Thousand Lives
to Live," Miss Alice Niece.
I. "For Their Molher," a beau
tiful slory of how two poor boys
through a clever ruse secured
much needed money for their
mother.
5. Illustrated song, Miss
Blanche Fogg.
G. Cello solo, selection, Jack
Surrybne.
7. "How She Triumphed," Bio
graph. A comic story of how a
homely girl improved her looks
and played havoc with other girls'
sweethearts.
The Majestic orchestra of four
pieces—Messrs. Surryhne, Reinke,
Cameron and Miss O^Malley, will
furnish those who attend the Ma
jestic orchestra Sunday night
with the latest selections from
the outside. Music that can't bo
be-at.
Daly & Zisco have taken over
the interest of Jack Curley in Iho
Nevada Cafe. Tho boys arc mak
ing a few improvements prepara
tory to (ho coming busy season.
Of Course Ha Knows Her,
"Now, old man, make yourself
comfortable and let's talk over the
good old times. Wo haven't seen
each other since wo were boys to
gether.' I told you I was married,
didn't I? By the way, did you ev
er live in PainesviUo?"
"Yes, I lived thero three years."
"Ever meet Miss Katish?"
"Hal hal Why, I was engaged
to herl But that's nothing--all
tho fellows in my crowd wore en
gaged to her at one time or an
other. I soft you've lived in Pain
esviUo. Why did you ask about
her in particular? Como—con
fess."
"Why I—or—I married hor."
--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
If you want your clothoi clean
ed and pressed 'phone Silverman,
108.
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COAL COAL
ITALDEZ DOCK CO. or VALDEZ TRANSFER CO
BUSINESS BEFORE
FEDERAL COURT
Tim triftl jury was called in
the district court this morning,
and the case of the United States
vs. Jacobson was brought to trial.
After hearing the evidence the
court directed the jury to bring
in a verdict of not guilty on the
ground of variance between the
indictment and the proof.
It appears that Jacobson, Ktun
lin and Peterson were indicted for
stealing whiskey from the West
ern Fisheries company, wheivas
it was brought out in the testi
mony that the liquor belonged to
the Union Codllshing company.
The case will be resubmitted to
the grand jury and the prisoners
were remanded to the custody of
the marshal pending the result of
the action of the jury.
Joe Diggs, indicted for embez
zlement of funds of the postoltice
at Cordova, was arraigned and
given until Wednesday to plead,
lie lias retained L. V. Hay, of
Seward, and 11. W. Jennings, of
Juneau, to defend him.
This afternoon Joe Hancock,
indicted for the theft of several
nuggets, is on trial before a jury.
Tin' act ion brought by Mrs.
Miles lo replevin curiam furni
ture from the Valdez Drug com
pany, which was set for trial in
tho commissioner's court this
morning, was postponed on ac
count of the necessity of the at
torneys for both sides being pres
ent at the session of the district
court this morning. Tho case
will be called at 2 o'clock tomor
row afternoon.
The launch Brighton returned
from Kllamar this morning,
bringing J. H. Diggs, who made
the round trip on the boat, and
Mrs. J. Cann. Mr. Cann is put
ting his launch, the Swastika, in
commission and will come up to
Valdez in a short time, and will
take up their residence here.
Don't Forget
Our bargain sale in hammered
brass goods. Owl lirug do.,
Inc.
LOCAL ITEMS
I'fiester 'IJayes caught one hun
dred oolichans last night.
FOR SALE CHEAP—Corner lot,
house and furnishings, fuel for
six months. Apply P. J. lluganir,
The Nevada. Cafe expect to in
stall booths for private parties.
FOR RENT—Two-room, part
ly furnished house on Hobart St.
Inquire Reynolds House. tf
Mr. D. Allen, of Cordova, is in
town on business.
It costs no inoro to get your
clothing cleaned / i»d 'pressed at
Silverman's, 'pho» 198.
Dr. Boyle and Chas. Lawson
made a trip to Shoup bay yester
day afternoon.
Look! Look I Look I
Ladies and gents, black and tan
shoes cleaned and shined. Seel
Johnnie, the bootblack, Pioneer
Barber Shop.
Pete Hansen and Mr. Lawrence
will go down the bay for a few
days.
FOR SALE—Two good work
dogs, harness and sled. Apply
Prospector. tf
Malvern and McDowell left yes
terday to walk to Slate creek.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
D. F. Millard, who has been ser
iously ill for several days, is rap
idly recovering. .
\V. R. Morton will lcavo In a
few days for Slate creek, where
ho will work his placer property
during the coming summor. His
outfit Is already on the ground,
having been freighted in by John
Oreenwald.
Ed. Auslln and James Larson,
of Albemarle hotel, will leave on
THE ORPHEUM
PHOTO PIAYS
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Latest Released Films on every
Boat
CHANGE OF PROGRAM EVERY
SUNDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY
Illustrated aonga ' by Mr. T. F. Gillies
Orchestra of Four Pieces
One show every evening 8 p.m.
Two Shows Sunday, 8; 9:30
For the Winter Months
A. H. PINKUS, Prop.
PROFESSIONAL
L. V. KAY
ATTORNEY AT LAW
BEWARI), - ALASKA
Patents Mining Incorporations
I CHARLES G. CANTY
FRANK H. FOSTER
Lawyers^
; Alaska Securities Bl'd'g val&az
DR. GERMAN
Phone .9 THE dentist
Office rooms over Owl Drutf store. Office hours
9 a. ni.. to 6 u. m.. 7 i>. m.. to 9 i>. m. Sundays
by ut)l>olDimcot All work KuaruDteed.
the Northwestern for the Kenai
district to work and represent
some mining property there.
Green, Meyers and Coflfee left
for Jaek's bay this morning with
an outfit.
C.eorge Tiffany came up from
Shoup hay yesterday to serve on
the jury.
Pete Peterson, one of our local
musicians who went to Douglas,
will return shortly.
Bill ('lark arrived from Beavei
Dam Saturday and will leave to
morrow with an outfit.
Hugo Fells gave a I heater partj
at the Orpheum last evening. The
hoys enjoyed it.
Neal J. Boyle, a mining man o!
Vancouver, B. C„ ami well knowr
here, will visit Valdez this sum
mer.
John Hansen took a trip lo (lit
glacier yesterday on skis. M(
says I he wind was favorable or
the return trip.
The grand jury are invil*>d l<
the Orpheum this evening to wit
ness the fine vaudeville on ihr
new stage, which made such a hil
last night.
VALDEZ DRUG CO.
Drugs and Druggist Sundries
PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS
Telephone Orders Solicited Free Dei very
The Seward Gateway ia on sale
at the Valdez Drug Co. tf
FOUND—Gold locket. Owner
may have same by identifying and
paying for thia ad. Apply Orph
eum thealer.
Subacribo for tho Proapector.
Notloe of Forfeiture.
To Ambrose Dell and Norman
Merchant: You are hereby noti
fied that I have expended one
thousand ($1,000) dollars in la
bor and improvements upon the
Peerless, Lincoln, Clara Bell,
Mammoth and Gravina, claims of
the Peerless group; the Isabella
and Humdinger of the Isabella
group; tho Badger and Uawkeye
of the Badger and Ilawkove group;
the Pearl claim locatea in fne
Kotnlna river drainago Chitina
district.
In order to hold said premise,
uridor the provisions of section
2324 Revised Statutes of the Unit
ed States, being tho amount re
quired to hold the same for the
year ending Jan. 1. 1012. And if
within 00 days after this notif#
by publication you fail or refuse
to contribute your proportion of
such expenditure as co-ownere
your interest in said olaims win
become the property of the sub
scriber under said Motion 2324.
TOM LARSON.
By Matt Larson, attorney in faet.
First pub. Jan. 13, 1012.
Last pub. April 14, 1012.
Woather Report.
Baromotic prosnuro 30.305
Temporaluro at 0 p. m....L'5
Maximum Innporaluro. . . .30
Minimum tompornturo. ... ?5
Monn ti'iiiporaturo 3,
Glonr, lYosh broi'/u N. K.
R. M. BL.vDK, Obacrvor.
Notice of Forfeiture.
To William M. Con toy: You
are hereby notified that tnerc has
been expended during the year
1911 In labor on lhj.se ccrtnin
quart z claim.s, known as I he Alas
ka Belle, Jackpot ami HnowOake,
lyinec, being and situated in the
Valdez mining district, in the re
cording precinct of Valdez, in the
District of Alaska, the sum of
three hundred dollars, lawful
money of the United States, the
amount required bv law to hold
said claims for the year, follow
ing the performance of the an
nual labor; that said expenditure
for labor, as aforesaid, was made
toy J. W. Little. And unless with
in ninety days after the comple
tion Of tne publication of this no
tice. to-wit: within ninety davs
•fl«ir ?4tb day rtf Arrll,
Idl2, you Contribute vour portion
of the expei.se* of the aforesaid
annual labot* for said vpar. or
your interest In said quari/
claims will be forfeili and be.
come the property of the under
signed, who is your co-owner.
J. W. T.TTTTiE.
Fiist pub. .Jan. 2\, 1912.
Last pub. April 2R. 1912.
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ASSAYER
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The Assayer
Twelve years sit Tacomu Smelter
Opposite Electric Light Ofllco
AU Work Guaranteed and Promptly Attended To
VALDEZ, ALASKA
CYRUS rt. HARRINGTON
Mining Engineer and
U. S. Dep'y Surveyor
Assay Odlcc in Valdcs
Connection * Alaska
Mail Orders Promptly Attended to
VOLL & BARKER
CHEMISTS, AS8AYBRS AND
MINING KNG1NKEH8
Established 1881
Two doors Below Stock Exchange
V aldez, Alaska
A M. Dieringer
MZ TRANSFER CO.
General Trucking and Freighting
to all parts of the interior.
Positively no coal delivered un
less paid for in advance
Office on Wall St . Phone GO
Beaver Dam Roadhouse
NEI.S JKPSON. Prop.
41 Mill's from Valdcz
OUTFITS FOR PROSPECTORS
First Clai* Accommodatioi.
Ample Stable Room
New York Life
Insurance Co.
W. H. CRARY, Representative
Valdez, Alaska. Phone 41
Q«. H. COCKERILLE
Dentist
Whaling Building
Office in VAI/DE2
Clark & Wright
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WASHINGTON, D. C.
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