VALDEZ
The heart of
the gold belt
The most northerly port
In the world open to nav
igation the year 'round.
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 seat of government
of the Third Judicial di
vision of Alaska.
The headquarters of the
Alaska Itoad Commission,
of the Telegraph and Ca
ble systems.
It Is 85 miles nearer the
Interior than any other
coast city.
It is the headquarters
of the largest fleet of
small craft 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 StieetJUetal.Wocks j
Manufacturers of
YAK3HAW STOVES
Plumbing, Steam and Hot 1
Water Heating, Pumps and *
Well Points.
Sheet Metal Work of Every j
Description, Hose Valves,
Iron Pipe, Fittings. j
TIDE8.
Wednesday, September 4.
High tides, 5:05 a. in., i:i9" p. hi.
Low tide, 10:18 a. in.
Thursday, September 5.
High tides, 6:58 a. ni., 0:0.'{ p. in.
Low lides, 12:07 a. in., 1 1:25 p. in.
Friday, September, 6.
High tides, 8:59 a. ni., 7:30 p. in.
Low lidos, 1:37 a. in., 1:07 p. in.
Saturday, September 7.
High fides, 9:59 a. in., 8:50 p. m.
Low liih's, 2:58 a. in.. 2:55 p. in.
FDR RKNT-I'arlly furnished
Ihrer-rooin house elieap. Oppo
site road commission barn. Mrs.
II. R. Millor.
RAW WES
IN M
U. S. Geological Survey Issues Re
port on Available Routes and
Estimates of Cost
Tlu» full industrial development
of inland Alaska is possible only
by constructing railways which
will furnish transportation to op
en ports on I ho Pacific. Though
Alaskans have long been clamor
ing for adequate transportation
facilities, the general public out
side of the territory has only re
cently begun to understand that
the opening of the mineral wealth
and arable lands of this groat em
pire is a matter of national im
portance.
Many plans have been propos
ed for building railways in Alas
ka either by public or private en
terprise, and various measures
are now before congress dealing
.with this subject.
In view of this silnation a re
port just issued by the United
States Geological Survey, entitled,
"Railway Routes in Alaska," by
Alfred H. Brooks (Bulletin 520
A>, is of much inleresl. This re
port briefly summarizes sill the da
la bearing on t lie local ion of a
railway which will conned Fair
banks, on the Tanana, with one
of several possible eoaslal termi
nals on I he Pacific seaboard. The
distance |o tidewater by ihe sever
al routes varies from Had to over
(>00 miles. Kxperieneed engineers
have eslimaled Ihe average cost
per mile of conslrucl in;r this line
a I -S in. ooo.
Any one of Ihe several pro
posed railways described in I his
report would render accessible Ihe
greal resources of what has been
termed central Alaska, a quad
rangier area of about 200,000
square iniles extending from Ihe
Pacific seaboard lo Ihe Arctic cir
cle. Central Alaska has produced
from its placers gold to the
amount of $75,000,000, i|s output,
in 1011 being SO,000,000. It in
cludes also several auriferous lode
districts and two important cop
per bells. One of these copper
bells has been rendered accessible
by a railway some 200 miles long
extending inland from Cordova.
Central Alaska also include* the
hiKh-^rade coals of the Bering
river and Malanuska coal fields,
as well as very extensive deposits
of lignilic coal. In addition to its
mineral wealth, which will justify
Vail ways. Central Alaska contains
much valuable agricultural and
grazing land.
New laundry opened next to
Snyder's store; prices reasonable;
workmanship of the best. Try me.
O, I,. Carroll.
The Seward Gateway js on sale
at the Valdez Drug Co. tf
FURNISHED BOOKS
For Light Housekeeping
REYNOLDS HOUSE
Mr». H. B. Wynn Key«tone Ave.
mm imd
FOR HOSPITAL
At a meeting of the Ladivs'
Auxiliary held last evening it was
decided that they would bend
their efforts towards the erection
«»f an isolated ward at the Hospi
tal of the Good Samaritan, it hav
ing been found necessary in the
past to refuse cases needing iso
lation, owing to their being ma
ternity or surgical eases in the
main building. To that end an
entertainment will be given, il be
ing the idea of the ladies to build
or secure a substantial two-room
building to be placed in tbe
grounds of the institution where
cases which should need isolation,
such as erysipelas may be treat
ed without endangering the life
of others.
No doubt but I hat the Ladies'
Auxiliary will meet with the hearty
co-operation of the men of the
community, who fully appreciate
the noble work they are under
taking.
m m m s
IFOR YOUNG MAN
John Luclen, a drill helper, who
lust his sight by a blasting acci
dent in the tunnel of the Alaska
Gaslincau mine iu Silver liow
Basin several weeks ago, has ex
pressed a desire to be sent back
to Finland, the land of his birth,
and officials of I he Alaska-Tread
well Gold Mining Co., in whose
employe Luclen was al the lime
of the accident, have shown a dis
position (<> grant tIn* stricken
man's request ami pay all expen
ses of the long trip.
Luclen claims to own a 50-aere
ranch in Michigan, and may go
there llrsl, and dispose of his
property if possible. In (he lat
ter event he would not be forced
to look for assistance from any
quarter.
Lucten is at SI. Ann hospital.
He is only 23 years of age. J
The Valdez Cafe is one good
piacc to eat. It
WOTJSL ST. ELLAS
MRS. L. A. DEPUY, Proprietor
CLEAN, WARM, LIGHT ROOMS
Special rates by the month Key«tone Ave., Valdez
Time
To advertise. If business is quiet
invigorate it by bringing your
wares before the buyer. No mer
chant ever succeeded by cutting
down his advertising just beoause
money tightened up a little. On
the other hand the merchant who
gets the money is the one who
creates a demand for his wares
through the advertising columns
of the newspaper.
If you have something for sale
write up an advertisement telling
its merits. We will bring It be
.fore }he people and are confident
It will .bring results. Try It.
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T«ke » trip through the Keystone Canyon by
buck board over the Government Houd. Untur
passed tor scenery.
Full Line Of
GROCERIES
FOR PROSPECTORS
At Yaldez Prices
BEYERS' CASH STORE
PORT WELLS
Alaska Coast Co.
The "INSIDE ROUTE"
TVJur.eau, Puget Sound Ports and Southeastern Alaska
Steamer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - Sept. 5
Steamer Admiral Sampson leaves Seattle - Sept. 27
Connecting at Seattle with steamers of the Aluska-PaolUc Steamship Co. for
Southern California ports. Sailings every Monday and Thursday. Through
Service and Low Kates. Itijfht reserved tochange steamers and suilinc dates.
B. F. WATSON VALDEZ DOCK CO.
General Agent Local Acrent
independent Laundry Go.
Satisfaction Guaranteed I j Foot Keystone Ave
Telephone 66 | J Rou«;h Dry 10c lb.
Arguments May Be Disputed, But
"Facts A re Pacts."
It 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
(own and all who are interested in the growth and prosper
ity of Valdez should patronize home products.
VALDEZ BREWING AND BOTTLING CO.
4 SAILINGS MONTHLY 4
Via JUNEAU an<l KETCHIKAN
The Largest and Best Equipped Steamships in
the 'Alaskan Service, ALAMEDA and MARI
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
VALDF.Z DOCK CO. 01 VALDEZ TRANSFER CO
Port Wells
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THE LAUNCH
BRIGHTON
Leaves Valdez far Port
Wells every Tuesday carry
ing passengers and freight,
touching at all way poiu'.f
whero business offers.
Special Trips Can Be Aft^nfed
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Chas. R. Crawford
Wall Street Phone]! 59
Window*,Doors, Moulding, Finish*
Lumber
AttoU for FcirUab, Motm ft Co.
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