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The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

district and their future develop nIent. The all-American route via Valdez is shorter than either the Skagway, or the White Pass. or the Dyea, or Chilkoot roads. It un- doubtedly makes the shortest easiest and most direct connection between the Yukon district and the Alaskan coast.
 Valdez Route to the Interior.
 Valdez harbor and the route via Keystone canyon to the divide fur nishes the most practical and eco- numical route for the development of central Alaska. and bids fair to more than hold its own for the freight business of Dawson and vicinity. With fine harhor open the year around and railroad route comparatively free from blockades, built on lighter grades and curvatures than the other route, Valdez may well lay claim
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

prospector and miner. A few of the stores carry special line of goods, but the general store pre- dominates. The prospector out fitting here selects from a stock which has been carefully purchased in the season when prices were lowest, and the prospector buys these goods for very little more than wholesale prices with freight added, and saves himself all L. e trouble of shipping bills, wharfage, etc. If he buys his outfit here he puts it on the sled at the store, and can see that everything is ail right. If he buys in the states it ire quently occurs that things get lost or are damaged in shipping. It is to the advantage of every prospec- tor and miner to outfit with good quality of goods as near as possible to the place he intends to operate.
 Valdez by it's location is the out
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erican Route to the Great American Camp.
 Ocean to the Great Camp at Fairbanks.

1t needs no argument to prove that Valdez is the natural gateway to Fairbanks, and in fact, to all of Central Alaska. The government. after many survevs and experi- ments. has chosen the Valdez route for the regular wintog mail service to Nome, and tae winter and sum- mer mail service ip Fairbanks. Panama, Eagle and all interior points.
 There are at the present time sixteen mails a monta going over this route to and iroii Panama and Yukon river points. These mails are going through on time. One trip from Valdez to airbanks was made this month in thirteen days.
 Via Valdez there l. no Canadian territory to Cross. | is the all- American route, thu, avoiding the intricate customs rec lations of the
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

The map on this page was made from data secured from mail car riers who have travelled over the Y cz-Fairbanks trail. and can be relied upon as being correct in all details. The map does not show the roadhouses now in course of along the mail trail from Copper river to Panama. but the accompanying table gives the location cot these stations, all of which will he in operation on or before February .1st.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

Mayo Barnette, of Fairbanks, Says that the time made by the ValdezFairbanks mail proves this to be the banner route from the coast to Panama.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

Alter the iroNeler Dawson he is still FIFTY MILES FURTHER from Fhir- nks than the DISTANCE from Valdez to Fairbanks.
 As may be~een from above figures this route is much the cheapest Tor the wishing travel without any effort of their and is the only winter route for the m'per and rospector Tho desires make trp with his oyn dog or horse at a minimum expense
 The distance from Ngi leg to Fairbanks $50 miles, Following he military teIc graph lines and L. S. mail route. ov which l6 mai.s carried monthly under present utracts.
 IL is possible 10 rans three tons supplies oyer this trail with one horse b. relaying he ons portions oi the road This is made possible by the fact that e trail is kept and well packed the L. S. mail carriers and their and also by the gov ernment which k engaged in freighting loo tons of supplies rom Valdez o he interior telegraph stations over the Ahercronbe mill try trail hieh was completed in l3OO al a cost Of sl50.O0j.D.
 Valdez is the most rorthery harbor on the Pacific ocean glane" al any laap of Alaska will show whtehoT,e. ll0 miles inland from skagway is miles further south than Valdez is in all essential part- ulars the finest hatbor coast being open and free from ice throughout the and is the natural gateway to Fairb ak Copper River country. Nizina Slate Creek and siu .i,na mining rci
 IL ! aie tcrniHus "t he Yukon military telegraph, and also ,'f the giycrimer cable 10 Puget sound.
 Thee are EuIihr -i large outftting stores. where the lence oi Eve yea in dealing with condi- tions iliing local tnds in the carry ing of weilasore soei all useless and unnecessary articles Icing eliminated These merchants carry am pie stock of such classes merchandise peculiarly p ed Al trade and table conditions prevailing here, u cir prices being ,easonable and only slight advance over seattle price.
 O. its bought in tn States nearly always contain articles h:eh ionnd be poorly adapted certain locate" in Alaska. I'm traveller to Fairbanks will it to his advantage his outfit Valdez, will pay for il Ia ing into consideration franspc. taiiOn.
 It k also well equir. ed with frstelass hotels res tauran two banks and Il mercantile lines eedta bly represented.
 Tac schedules of t'e Valdez Transportation Com pany (to commence later the winter) from Valdez T. Fair anSs n len days and they hope reduce this eli sht ds a;tual running time. The rom Vadez { Fairbanks $ well mbered, and a ample esuppy of wood for fuel be mad all stopping places
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22
No Customs. No Duties.
 No Foreign Territory.
 The Great American Route To the Great American Camp

Fnil information be obtained from Chamber of stomleFce. Valdez Ala xa; Alaska Pacific Navigation o First Avenue ses tile. Wash; Alaska Commercial ce<a Seattle, Wash
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

to being the main gateway for Alaska commerce.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22
517 Miles shorter than any other Route from the Valdez the Gateway to the Interior.

fitting city for central Alaska. Its merchants are outfitters of neces- sity, and prospectors and miners should outfit here for their own convenience and profit.
 The senators who visited Alaska last year were well aware of the advantages of this trail to Panama Yukon river points, as IS evidenced by the following verbatim extracts from the report of the sub-commit- tee on territories:
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22
Finest Harbor on the Coast.

Valdez is the most northerlv harbor in the Pacific ocean. It is in all essential particulars the fin est harbor on the coast, being open and free from ice throughout the year, and is the natural gateway to the interior. It is the key to the Copper River Country, the Upper Panama and the Forty-Mile
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

Canadian authorities.
 The ocean cable is extended to Valdez, and the military telegraph lines to all points in Alaska now terminate there. so that the traveller can keep in touch with the states all along the trail.
 Every day people are arriving from Fairbanks, and they are all enthusiastic over the advantages of this route. The mail carriers keep the trail beaten down and travellers can make the trip easily in from sixteen to twenty-three days.
 Outfit at Valdez.
 Persons going to Fairbanks who outfit.at Valdez have many advan- taecs'over those who purchase their goodsin the states and carry the shipping risk. The merchants make it a point to keep in stock the things most needed by the
The Alaska prospector., 1904-12-22

II INDICATIONS BOW inHf to Fairbanks as being ,he Il objecti i've poat of q s at number nf re,rc b.fr,
 the opening oi navigs ion season. How 10 reach there Is the natural F. uiry those intending make the rp We can sat that via VALDEZ the only practicable route for winter travel. is 5l5 miles shorter thar any pher from the ocean terminus The trip ca be nade viu VI deg expeditiousy and at less expense than via any other rouc as will be shown by table of comparison.
 Roadhouse cl.Tgrs hei seen Valdez and summit "a cents Der meal. Beyond summit. $i.OO per meal
 The trail is seli eaui.a with roadhouses through. out the entire di,aEcc. Tle traveller follows the L. x Military telegraph li'e ena ling him to keep communic u"n Y ith the : jes. should he desire
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Comparative Trar- ,ortation Expenses,

CUnpafatlVe irah- )OftatiOn EXpenseS.
 VIA steamship Fare tcahin) S, le to Valdez ....s lp % Steamship rare (. 'crHd ria Seattle to Valdez ,, OO Stage Line. Valdez to Fair inks .... l5i 11
 
 Steamship Fare labnl Ser 'le to skagway ...s 30 oo steamship fare ts,todd "t Seattle SkagwaV 21 OD Railroad re Skss,Hsl to 'hiiehorse....... .sl nl Stage Line. WhiIeLJrse t0 liD on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
:. A. Thomas Locates rownsite.

From the Havana Post, published
at Havana, Cuba, October, 10Th, we
take the following article which will
be of interest to Mr.. Thomas many
friends in Delaware County:
The Post learns through good au-
thority that a well known firm at 127
Obispo street has just closed a deal
which transfers the Esperanto estate
OF Santo Domingo, Sagua la Grande,
to Mr. j. Thomas, a banker of Ryan,
Iowa. U. S. A.
The estate consists Of 3, 433 acres
of superior rolling land, watered by
crystal streams and traversed by the
Central railway, affording station
and siding for loading cars near the
center Of the estate.
1t is Mr.. Thomas's intention to To-
cate a town at this point, the port Of
Isabella, eighteen miles by railroad
on the north side of Cuba, and port
Cienfuegos, thirty-fve miles by rail
on the south, offering a prosperous
future to settlers.
Mr.. Thomas is also planning in
the near future to utilize a portion
of his new possession as stock
ranch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Dorman-King Marriage.

The marriage of Miss Eva Dorman
daughter of Mrs. G. W. Dorman,
and Rev. A. King of Morley, Iowa,
was witnessed by the relatives of the
happy couple last Tuesday noon,
Rev. Caul of the Baptist church
officiating. After the wedding, a
sumptuous dinner was served by
Mrs. Dorman and Rev. and Mrs.
King departed over the Manchester
y Oneida railway for St. Louis where
their honeymoon will be spent.
Rev. King was formerly pastor
of the U. B. Church here and he has
many friends who esteem him high
y as a Christian gentleman. Mrs.
King has always been a devout work
or in the church and will make an
ideal minister's wife and helpmate.
T. Nemocrat extends congratula-
tons to Rev. and Mrs. King and
wishes them all happiness and
prosperity.
They will make their home at
Morley, Jones County, where Rev.
King is pastor of the United Breth-
ern Church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Morse and Andrews.

An item that we neglected to men
ton last week and one in which a
large number Of our readers will feel
a personal interest was the forming
OF a co-partnership between I. S.
Morse and A. j. Andrews in the
creamery business, the new firm
having purchased the plant and
business at the M. & o. yards Of A.
A. Morse & Son. Mr.. Morse in
partnership with his father recently
bought the Golden creamery stock
and this added to their already large
business. Mr.. Andrews was manager
OF the Golden creamery at the time
OF its burning and is an experienced
butter man.
The new firm begins business I'M
der most suspicious circumstances
and will of course be successful.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

ted to probate. VIM. McElli-
gott and David A. McElligott APP
ptd extrs. Bond at $4,000.
Guardianship of Howard Linn Gard
ner. Final report approved.
Guardian discharged.
Guardianship of Harvey L. Thorpe,
Charles G. Thorpe and Georgia
|. Thorpe. Hearing ordered on
final report set for November Z.
Guardianship of Edward Sherlock.
Claim Of Margaret Sherlock al
lowed in sum Of $GO3 with under
standing that she pay claim of
Addie Segerdahl of S4l. Guard
ian ordered to pay same.
GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury were five days
in session and performed a goodly
share Of work in that time. They
examined % witnesses, finding two
indictments, one against Jerry
Mahoney for assault with intent to
commit great bodily injury upon
Rufus James, and one against Will
son G. Shoemaker for the crime of
adultery. Friday was spent at the
County Poor Farm, which the jury
men found to be conducted in a
business like manner and in good
sanitary condition" They however
recommended that Emma G. lloyd
and Mr.. Wilson be sent to Indepen-
dence for treatment and lleepings.
Their report of the Jail was very
satisfactory. And after reporting
to the Court, they were honorably
discharged from further attendance
at this term.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

l2O acre farm for rent. Enquire
at this Office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Mr.. and Mrs Harry KENYON
were out from Chicago over Sunday
in the w. Ct. Kenyon home,

were out from Chicago over Sunday
visiting in the w. G. Kenyon home,
Francis Miller of Lebanon South
Dakota is spending few days here
attending to the leasing of his
fathers, Jacob Miller's farm in
Honey Greek township.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Burke,a bride
and groom, are visiting relatives in
this city being on their way to their
home in South Dakota from having
spent some three weeks at the
Worlds Fair.
John Kleinlein. one of the most
prominent men Of Clayton county,
died last week Monday evening at
his home in Strawberry Point, as a
result of injuries received in an ac-
cident when driving a spirited team.
He was the owner of Kleinlien's
Mill, two miles out of town, and was
a well to do and respected citizen
whose death is sincere blow to the
community in which he has lived.
1t is understood that the Ware
ham case was continued until the
March 1905 term of court by the
Grand Jury last week for what rea-
son we can not ascertain. Mr.. Ware
ham, it will be remembered. was
arrested Friday of Delaware County
Fair week on the charge of selling
intoxicating liquors on the Fair
grounds, and a determined effort
was made to have him indicted by
the Grand Jury at its session this
term.
Mrs. A. L. Beardslee and Miss
Hannah Liddy were called to Little
port last week by the sudden death
of their father, Mr.. Liddy. The
Littleport correspondent in the Ell
kader Register said of his death:
Grandpa Liddy died Friday night
quite suddenly and somewhat unex
pectedly as lie had been in his usual
health that day and ate a hearty sup
per before retiring. He had been
subject to heart trouble for several
years past and to this cause is at
tributed his death. The funeral
was held from the Catholic church
Monday morning, with interment in
the cemetery south of town. The
concourse of friends which followed
the old gentleman to his last resting
place being one of the largest ever
seen in this vicinity" His bereaved
wife and children have the sincere
sympathy of host of friends in the
loss of this excellent husband and
father.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Closing Out Sale.

CHEAP-Resldence Property in this city
Enquire of Bronson & Carr.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

Court was in session for few
minutes Saturday morning with
Judge Blair presiding and then ad-
journed until this Tuesday morning
at ten o'clock when Judge Platt
came down from Waterloo. A num-
Der of the cases on this terms dock
ct have been disposed of in the fol-
lowing manner:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

AS am expecting after Nov. list
next to make my future home in Cuba
offer for sale my farm near Ryan at
a very reasonable price. Also town
lots from ten to twenty per cent less
than former price. Now is the time to
huy anything have in real estate at
bargain. J. A. Thomas
24W-tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Residence Property for Sale.

We are authorized to offer for
sale the DR.. Sherman residence pro-
perty on Butler street. For terms
apply to BRONSON & CARR. If.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

FARM For SALE:---l4O acres l mile
north and ! mile west of Ehler. For
further particulars apply on premi-
ses of Alex. Henderson. Soft.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

Ioo1Go VI illus. 1ltdty. OTuereQ
that widow be allowed use of
farm Of l20 acres for her years
support for the year ending March
l, 1905.
Estate Of James Winnard. Final
report approved, executrix dis
charged and bondsmen released.
Estate Of Wallace Keith. Final re-
port approved, administrator dis
charged and bondsmen released.
Guardianship Of Roy Sweesy, ct al.
r. B. Blair appointed guardian ad
Item. Real estate named in pc
tition ordered sold at private sale.
Q. g. Moulton, Jacob Platt, and
G. 81. Ricketts, appointed apprais-
ers. Guardians bond fixed at
twice appraised value.
Estate Of Lucy A. Benson. F. B.
Blair appointed guardian an Item.
w. @. Cawley and G.. G.. Pierce
appointed appraisers.
Est. Of Jos. Haennig. G. Yoran ap-
pointed guardian. Sale Of real
estate fixed for November I.
Est. Catherine VanAlstyne. Will
admitted to probate.
Est. Of Fl. G. Spangler. Will adj
mitted to probate. Grace B.
spangler apptd extrx. with bond
at $4,000.
Est. Of Geo. Germany. Will admit
ted to probate.
Est. Samuel Blanchard. Will adj
mitted to probate.
Est. Guy Wilson. Will admitted to
probate.
Est. 7. W. Robinson. Will admit
ted to probate.
Est. R. W. Joslin. Will admitted
to probate.
! Est. JAS. McElligott. Will admit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
Farm for Sale.

A 80 acre farm in Coflin's Grove
township for sale at a bargain if
taken this month. Enquire of H.
G. Bronson at this office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
FOR SALE!

A farm of about 1913 acres, on line
of Cedar Rapids branch of Illinois
Central R. R., five miles south of
Manchester, and one mile from
Golden station; ample buildings and
of good quality; fine we'll water with
wind mill and tanks. No better
grain and stock farm in Delaware
county. Must be sold to settle an
estate. Is a bargain at $1,000 per
acre, which will buy it if taken soon.
240 acre farm II miles southeast
Of Manchester; lao acres under i'm
provement, balance pasture; fine
buildings, all new, and plenty of
them; good we'll water with wind
mill and tanks. Best farm for the
money in the country. Come quick
if you want a bargain. Price $4,000
per acre.
We have other farms and can suit
you. Call and see us.
COLLINGE & DUNHAM.
15tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26

One-sixta of the landowners in Grea.
Britain are women.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-10-26
A nlesxinr disguise.

A Messing In Disguise.
Scroggs-ncnpeck told me that he re-
garded the tootliache rs one Of the
greatest of temporal blessings.
Baggs = What an incomprehensible
idea!
Scroggs-Yes; he said It made him
forget his other troubles!
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25
JURORS DRA WN.

The following men have been drawn
as jurors for the September term of
Washington County Court and were
today summoned by Sheriff G. B. Ev-
ans to appear for service ON Wednes-
day, September Z, at p. m. The
grand jurors are as follows: O. II.
Dutton, Northfeld; E. L. Drury,
Montpelier; William D. Hill, Middle.
sex; W. II. H. Mears, Marshfield; r.
A. Maxwell, Waitsfield; l.. B. Co.
burn, Waitsfield; John Carver, Dux-
bury; Bert Dugar, Worcester; NJ. Z.
Goodell, Woodbury.; Chauncey Lyon,
Waterbury; N. N. Robinson, Warren; {;
W. A. Farr, Waitsfield; Eli T. Hol-
den, Barre city; W. @. Nye, Barre
town; S. G. Gall, Cabot; o. H. Leon
ard, Calais; George A. Tilden, Rox-
bury; E. j. Colby, Plainfield.
The following are the petit jurors !:
Jerome W. Leland, Loren Friend,
George W. Andrews, W. H. H. Max
ham, George W. Williams, Montpe-
lier; E. H. Richardson, J. p. Green
wood, Warren; Pet Griffith, More
town; A. e. Lamberton, Marshfield ;
Charles W. Holt, Plainfield; Will A.
Holt, Worcester; Wilmer Burnham,
Woodbury. George M. Wood, Thomas
Mccarthy, Waterbury; H. M. Car
penter, f. O. Carroll, Waitsfield; @.
W Orcutt, Roxbury; Wallace Bart
lett, Plainfield; W. S. Fisher, George
r. j. Edwards, Northield; &. H.
Kew, Waitsfield; H. A. Wheelock,
Calais; o. F. Barrett. Cabot; D. l.,
Wood, Thomas H. Carr, Peter Alexan-
der, Barre city; W. Nj. Clark, East
Montpelier; T. H. Hoy. Duxbury
B. l.. Bruce, Cabot; Ferrin H. War.
rem, Berlin; W. A. Cutler, Barre
town; Fred M. Goss, Moretown.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25
DEMOCRATIC CAUGUSES .

At the caucus of the Democratic
party of Montpelier, held on Saturday
evening in K. of Q. hall. DR., NJ. f.
McGuile was nominated as the party's
candidate for election as city Repre-
sentative in the coming Legislature.
Barre, Aug. 90. At the Democratic
caucus in the city court room on Sat
urday evening, George Herbert Pape.
who represented the city of Barre in
the Legislature of 1902, was renomin.
ated without opposition. He will be
opposed to Burt H. Wells, eX-oitJ
clerk and treasurer, the Republican
nominee and E. M. Tayntor, Prohib.
itionist.
Berlin, Aug. 22.-George x. Per-
rim, Representative in the Legislature
of 1902, was unanimously nominated
at the Berlin Democratic caucus, held
Saturday afternoon.
White River Junction, Aug. 22.-
The Democratic caucus Saturday even
ing nominated for Representative
Henry D. Pike of this village, lead
ing merchant III this community.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25
TRIAL CALENDAR OUT.

The trial calendar for the September
term of Washington county court
which begins September z, shows
large amount of work to be done. Ex-
actly 200 cases appear on the calendar,
95 being set for hearing before a jury
and l05 before the court. There are
many familiar cases still awaiting
flal disposition and a number
which are new and important. Among
the more important cases set are the
following: John A. Roeblings' Sons
90. VS.. Barre & Montpelier Power &
Traction Co., general assumpsit; Nor
ris McKinstry VS.. Collins 81 Lowell,
assault; Terrence McKane VS.. Marr
& Gordon, quarry accident; Harvey
Hersey vs.. Frank E. Langley, slander ;
Henry M. Miller VS.. Central vt. Ry.
Co., railroad accident; Ann Smarko-
ritz VS.. Central vt. Ry. Co., railroad
accident. Hon. James M. Tyler of
Brattleboro will preside at the coming
term of court. There is prospect Of
a long term.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-08-25
REPUBLIC4N NOMINEES.

Woodstock, Aug. 20. At the Re-
publican caucus held yesterday, George
Aitken was nominated for Representa-
tive. There was no opposition.
Hyde Park, Aug 22,-The Repub-
licans of this town nominated S. B.
Waite for Representative at the eau
Gus on Saturday.
White River Junction, Aug. 22.-
DR.. Olin W. Daley was nominated,
without opposition, for Representative
from the town OF Hartford at the Re-
publican caucus on Saturday. AL
though never having voted for license
it is we'll understood that the doctor
stands on the platform of the Repbuli-
can State convention in regard to the
present license law The caucus ex-
tended through the State committee
an invitation to Senator Fairbanks,
Republican candidate for vice presi
dent. to deliver public address here
on Monday afternoon, Aug. 30. Sen
ator Fairban is a native of this
county, Barnard being his birthplace.
The invitation has been accpeted.
Duxbury, Aug. 22.-At the Repub-
lican cauucs held here this morning
at 10 O'Clock, George Davis was nom.
mated for Representative without op'
position.