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Evening journal., 1913-12-30
RULE FOR GAME IN PARCEL posr.

WASHINGTON. Dee. Postmaster
General Burleson has barred from the
mails any parcel containing the body of
any Wild animal or bird killed in viola
ton OF the laws of any state. Territory
or district. Such game animals or birds
may be shipped by mail when they have
been taken lawfully. but not beyond the
second parcel post zone
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
FALLS DEAD AFTER
FEEDING HIS HORSE

Specia' to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
LEWES. Del. Dec. 30..-While re-
his horses. Jacob S. Warren, OF Pret-
tyman's Corners. near Lewes. drop
ped dead Of heart trouble. Mr. War
rem has been troubled with heart
trouble for number of years. Mr..
Warren was 20 years OF age.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
NORTH EAST BOYS
TRIM MOHAWKS

The North East Academy team won
for the first time this season last
night. When they defeated the fast
Mohawk FIVE. by a score of 81 to 21
Lndell starred with eight pretty field
goals for the winners r. Moore
played sterling game for the Mo
hawks. His shooting and passing
at times bewildored the Academy lads.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
FINE on FOX.

Hugh Fox was before City Court to-
DAY charged with disorderly conduct,
and was fined So and costs.
Lewis Richards. accused OF
vagrancy. vas sentenced 70 ten days IN
the workhousa-
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

Referee. Bowen. Field goals. Brod-
Icy. s Sidwell, 2; Lindell. s. e,
Moore. Marshall, 2: Murphy. i;
Cole. g. Foul goals. Marshall, Sid
well. Time of halves, 20 minutes.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
KNIGHTS BEAT HERMITs.

The Knights defeated the Hermits in
their weekly bowling game on the y.
NJ. c. A. alleys last night, winning all
three Of the games. The scoress
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
GEoRGEToWN. TEXAs

GEORGETOWN. TEXAS. ]. A.
Kimbro. says: For several years
past Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pounds has been my household rem
troubles. Il has given permanent re-
lief il a number of cases of obstinate
coughs and colds" Contains no OPT
ates Refuse substitutes. For sale
by \. B Danforth, Market and Sec
ond StTeets.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

Meeting the needs OF the house
hold or Of business is one CT the ways
In which the Wants may Eo used to
sand -adyantaze.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
CRESCENT BEATS CO. c.
Wilmington Five Defeats Militia Team
at Dover.

Company C of'Dovcr was defeated last
Saturday night in the new state Ar
mory at Dover by the Crescent five OF
Wilmington by the score of 25 TO %.
The lineup:
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
Walsh and Johnson Stand
Out Above Other Pitchers

washmgons
led Major Leagues relief
called
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

The Want Ad Columns are the rec
ogmzed directory of the very best and
coolest furnished rooms.-adv-
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
KNABE'S NAME ON LIST
OF FEDERAL MANAGERS

CHICAGO. Dec. 30.-Thc name Of
Otto Knabe. second baseman OF the
PhilaC<lphia Nationals. appeared as
manager Of the Baltimore Fedora;
League team on a tentative list OF
managers made up here by persons
in close touch with Federal affairs
Knabe. il was stated. is expected to
sign up with Baltimore The list OF
suggested Federal managers reads:
For Chicago-Joe Tinker, of the
Cincinnati Nationals.
St Louis-M Mordecai Brown, Cincin
natl Nationals
Pittsburgh Jimmy sheckard, Gin
cinnau Nationals.
Baltimore-Otto Knahe, Phlladel-
phia Nationals.
Kansas City-George Stovan. ST.
Louis Americans.
Indianapolis William Phillips
Buffalo-Larry Schafley, Buffalo ln-
.ternationals.
Tcronto-Not stated
From authoritative sources comes a
list Of the hackers of the Federal
teams They arc;
St Louis. Otto Sifel: Pittsburgh
". A. Kerr AID John Bsi oour; Bai-
tiinore. Edward lianlon; Kansas
City S. S. Gordon and c. c. Madison
Indianapolis. J. h. Krause, J. A
George and f. f. Gates: Buffalo
Walter Mullen; Toronto. Barnoy
Hepburn: Chicago, Charles Weesh-
man. W. W. Walker and James A. Gil
lICre.
Al the hackers named are said tc
have large resources behind them.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

The Want Ads have been the means
OF placing many family in their own
home.-adv.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

II Hardcastlc guard Shields. Capt.
Capt. Kelly
Fouls called on Company G., 3; on
Crescent. lS. Referee Ennis. Delaware.
Timekeeper Wharton. Cornell. Scorer
Downes and De Lancey. Time OF halves
90 minutes.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30
kNARE REPUDIATEs OFFER.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. So
The report from Chicago that Otto
Knabe the second baseman of the
Phillies. had signed to manage the
Federal League Club in Baltimore
was emphatically denied last night by
the BRAIN little inhelder at his home.
SS1t North Sixteenth street "The
Federal League had no authority
whatever to announce that ! had been
signed 10 manage tnc baltimore
Club" asserted Knabe. AS a matter
Of fact. have not even been dicker-
ing with them" he asserted.
Evening journal., 1913-12-30

Hook Walter Farren is proving a
valuable man to the Delaware Hardware
team He has scored % points in the
last four games.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

the District Court for the. Territory, of Alaska, Third Division. within thirty days after the completion of the publication of this summols. to-wit: within thirty days after the t2th day of January, A, D. p!aintir which is on file with the Clerk of the above entitled Court; and unless you so appear ant answer the plaintiff will take Judgment against you for the sum of one thousand dollars, and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded ill the complaint, which Is for the restitution of the possession of following described property, towit:
 ''No i below Upper Discovery on Big EldOradO Creek,' said Big EldOradu Creek
 being q tributary of Wilson Greek, q trib
 utary of the Chisana River, all being with
 in the White River mining and recording
 precinct of the Third Division of the Ter
 rtory of Alaska; said No. claim being recorded in the office Of the Commission
 CT of the said precinct for d further reference and more particular description
 of which, said records are hereby referred to.
 This summons Is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order made and entered by the Hon. Fred. NJ. Brown, Judge of the above entitled Court on tl. 2Sth day of November, A. D. 1913. Witness, the Hon. Fred. M. BroWIl Judge of said Court, this 2Sth day of Novem- brr, 1913.
 ARTHUR LANG, Clerk. i By T. P. GRAGHTY, Deputy. i Date of first publication Dec. 1, 1913. 1 Date of last publication Jan. i2, 19ii.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 RITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION. Purdy, Defendent--No. C 73-Summons Tine President of the United States of
 America, greeting: To the above
 You are hereby requircd to appear in Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days after the completion of publication Of this summons, to-wit: within thirty days ar- ter the 29th day of December, A. D.. 1913, and answer the above entitled com entitled cause in the above entitled court, which said complaint is on file in said Court; and unless you so appear and answer the above named plaintiff will take judgment against you and apply to tue Court for the relief demanded in the complaint, which is for judgment for one thousand dollars against you and for the described premises. towtt: That certain mining claim and mining property known as the Surprise fraction situate and be the White River i Mining and kecordIng , Precinct of the Third Division of the Territory of Alaska. said surprise Frac- tion' being rrcordeN m the recording or cinct with the duly appointed U; 5. Com ton lies between No. , below Discovery EIdorado creek and extends 1900 feet in and along said creek, covering q strip Of land $50 feet on each side of the center 1 line of said creek, the same being marked upon the ground by monuments and stakes, and being one and one half miles l U t2) from the mouth of said creek. publication pursuant to an order made and entered by the Hon. Fred Brown. judge of the above entitled Court, on the
 '11 day of In ortoher aa red P hroS si$ uae of said Court, this 18th day of Novcm- ; Der, A. D. 1913.
 ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
 By T. P. GERAGHTY. Deputy. (SraD Date of first publication Nov. r.. 19I,. Date of last publication Dee. go, 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 NITORY OF ALASKA. THIRD DIVISION.
 l." II. Woodman, PlaintifI. v> Edward Erickson. Derrndant. No C 7i--sum- The President of the United states of
 America, greeting: To the above
 named defendant:
 You are hereby rrquir,rd |" appear In Alaska. Third pIvision, within thirty days after the completion of the publication of this summons. towit: within thirty days after the 99th day of December, A.: D: 1913, and auSwrr the complaint clerk of said court. and defend the above entitled cause in the above cntit led Court. and unless you so appear and answer the above named plaintiir will take Judgment against you, and apply to Court complaint, which is for Judgment against you m the sum of one thousand dollars and for restitution of the possession of the following described premises. to-wit: Greek. situated at and, near the mouth said Chicken Greek with Glacier C x, which last named creek flows into l. son Creek, which ir, turn flows into t'i'' i.s of the White River Mining and Re crOrding Precinct of the Third Divi+i"n of the Territory of Alaska.
 This summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order made judge of the above entitled Court, on the
 Witness the lion. Fred NJ. Brown. Judge of of" said G"ura' this 18th day of Novem- per- A. D. '''"' ARTHUR LANG. Clerk.
 By T: P. GERAGHTY, Deputy. Iseall Date of last publication Dec. go. 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION,

RITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION.
 James iiussey. PIaintlr. v>: Edward Er- iirkson. ,Dercndant.-N". C 77-sumIn"ns by Publication.
 Tn" President of the United >Iars' of
 America, greeting: Tn the above
 named defendant:
 w,hn nSu 1f ,r1 IerfrS Sa%s rrHu,H M |" aRp~ar of lh" publication of this s,lInmnms, to- wit within thirty days after the 2o1h day of December A. D. 1913, and an- M sW'r , !hr complaint I,.n of plaInIn which f. Court. ah1 defend the above entitled ar- tirn. and unless you SO appear and an SWrr the above named plaintiT Will take Judgment M against ;. yoG and apply to the complaint which Is for judgment asain>l you in the sum of one thousand dollars and for inc restitution of the possession of the following premises. t"- Wit,
 That certain mining claims and mining i sma!i creek having its source on Gold iliIl. said mining claim being situate and located at and near the intersection of which in turn flows into lhp ChiSana river. all said creeks, places and said claim being situate and being "r rrrord ill rlnct of the Third Division of lh" Ter ritnry of Alaska.
 This >iInimons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order made judge of the above entitled court, on the
 Witness the Hon. Fred NJ. Brown. Judge of said Court. this 18th day Of Novrm- "''' ''. '' '''s' 'Anrnyn LANG. Clerk.
 By T. P. GERAGHTY. Deputy. Seal. bate of iir>t publication Nov. l7, 1913. Date "I last publication Dee. s9. 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
summoNs BY PUBLICATION.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 RITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION. lev, Derendant.@No si-summons by r6e he'iSssiti presidenf of the United States of
 America, greeting: TO the above
 T You are hereby required to appear Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days after inc completion of the publication of after the ssth day Of becember 4. j: ,1,!; isis and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, which is on file with the clerk of the above entitled court, and defend the above entitled action, and unless you so judgment against you for the sum Of one thousand dollars and apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint, which is for the restitution or p1sSess"n i"w1 Hf the following described
 Placer Mining claim No. PA, skookum Gulch, situated on Skookum Gulch Creek, 5000 feet more or less from intcrsec- skookuIn Gulch Creek being a tributary | of Little EldOrado creek and Little ..,dor- ! ado creek being a tributary of Bonanza creek. all of which creeks, places and said mining claim are located and of record in Precinct of the Third Division of the Territory of Alaska.
 This summons is served upon you by by publication pursuant to all order made judge of the above entitled Court, on the ''s Wltness Has G the fsH Hon. Fred ed n BroSn Judge of said Court, this 18th day of Novem-
 By T. P. GERAGHTY, Deputy tSeal) Date of first publication Nov. t7, 1913 Date of last publication Dec. .2s, 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
SUMMONS sy PUBLICATION.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 E!r0ni OF E,AiAsal ALAskA, Ti!lRn nlvlSI"M, rinlanson. Defendant.- C 75-SIlm, The President of the United states of
 America, greeting: To the above
 You are hereby required to appear 'n lhr District Court for the Territory , Alaska Third Division, within thirty days after the completion of the publication days after the 29th day of December, 4. D. 1913. and answer the complaint or piaintil. which Is on III" in said Court win ns clerk n thereof ,n anc n,uim;i anIesS yG' take judgment against you, and apply [" the Court for the relief demanded in the said complaint. which is for judgment against you in the sum of one thou possession of the following described premises, t0-Wit:
 Ina, certain mining clam and min. located. situate and being on and in Bear creek. which is tributary Of Big Eld"- rad" Greek. Greek. , which :; is ; tributary t or Mh rivers and places being within the White River Mining and Recording Precinct of the Third Division of the Territory of Alaska and said claim being of record in the office of the recorder Of said pre- cinct.
 This summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order made ja judge e't of the aSoye @ entitled Court, on the ''Sv Witness s u the ft Hon. Fred NJ. Brown. Judge Sf Ser said M G. Go"r5 s,s this 18th day Of Sove"'
 By T. P. GERAGHTY. Deputy (seal.. Date of first publication Nov. f7: 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Notice to Creditors.

In the United States Commissioners Court, ex officio Judge in Probate, Valdez Precinct, Third Judicial Di- vision, Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Day. i'd H. Sleem. deceased; A. J. Wendler, administrator.-Notice to creditors.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the estate of David H. Sleem, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said estate, to ex- hibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within six (6) months.!af- ter the first publication of this no tice, to the said administrator, at the office of c. B. Bunnell, at Valdez, Alasxa. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 24th day of November, 1913. '"
 A. J. WENDLER,.. Administrator of the estate of David H. Sleem. lA
 Date of first pub. November 25, '13. Date of last pub. December 26, '13.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
Unsuitable Wish.

Robbie was in the habit of run ming rrrands for an old gentleman next door who never paid him ex- cept in effusive thanks. He had just returned from the third errand one morning, and the old gentle man, batting him on the head, said ::
 "Robbie, l am very much obliged to you. You are fine little fel- low. Thank you, my boy. thank you."
 Robbie looked up in his face wist- fully and apologetically replied:
 "Mr. Jones, you don't know how I wish l could thank you for some thing."-Naw York Globe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 RTT0RY OF ALASKA. THIRD DIVISION. James, Dcfendant.--No. C 72--Sunnon> by Publication.
 Tine President of the United states of
 America. greeting: To the above
 You are hereby required to appear in the Dis!rirt Mi,,, Court of the Territory, of ien asska ,nr ra raDiaD DysS of Th ,ha 1hs ,nr das days after the ssth day of December, A; n; l9i3, and answer the complaint Of action in the above entitled court, which said complaint is on file in said Court with nnIc tine clerk thereof; thereof; and unless yon, plaintiff will take Judgment against you for the relief demanded in the complaint, which ,y,,l, is for judsment against M you for te,
 tm"san d",lars ,n and the restitution of premises. to-wit: that certain mining claim ,ia and ana mining property being frar- : on Bonanza Creek, at and near the mouth Of Little Eldorado Greek in the White River Mining .nd Recording Pre-
 cinct of the Third Division of the Ter ; bounds as fellows, owit: Beginning at the souIhrrly line on said claim No :. al the initial monument of said claim and | the bed of said Bonanza Crrck 10 the
 northrrly line of said claim No 6; thence
 rastrrIy at right angles with said Bon anza Greek 33O feet; thence t2O feet northrrIy. parallel to said Bonanza Creek ! to point 33u feet raStcrly from the initial or lower end monument said claim i No. :; thence westerly 330 feet to point of beginning.
 : This summons is served upon you by
 publication pursuant vo an order made l and entered by the Hon. Fred Brown judge of the above entitled Court, on the i 5th day of october. A. D. i9I3 ! Witness the Hon. Fred NJ. Brown Judge ] of said Court. this 18th uay of NovcIit-
 Der, A. n. 1913.
 | ARTHUR LANG. Clerk 1 By T. F. GERAGHTY, Deputy. (ScaL ! bat" of first publication Nov. l1. 1913.
 Date of last publication Dee. %. 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
sumaoNs sy PveLIcArIoN.

IN TIE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 RlTOHY OF ALASKA, THIRD DIVISION.
 J. Costello and Bert Bollinger, Plain mons by Publication.-No. C s7.
 The President of the United states of
 America, greeting: To the above named
 You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, within thirty days after the completion of the publication or this summons, io-wit: within thirty days after the i9th day of January. A. D; 1911, and answer the complaint of palntiir, which is on file with the clerk of the above entitled court and defend the above entitled action; and unless you so appear and answer the pIaintim will take j'ldg- ment against, you for the sum of one thousand dollars damages, and will ap- ply to the Court Tor the relef demanded in his complaint. which is for the resti- tuition of the possession of the follow ing described property, to-Wit:
 "NO. 8 A Fraction placer mining claim situated on Bonanza Creek aD0nt one nair mile up stream from the mouth ,n or Little ti ing a tributary to Chathenda Creek, all within the White River mining and re- cording precinct of the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, a more particular may be had by reference to the records and files of the Commissioner and re- corder of. the said White River mining and recOrulnR pfeclnct.
 This summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order made and entered by the Hon. Fred: NJ. Brown. Judge of the above entitled Court, OH the 2Stf day of November, 4. D. 1913.
 Witness, the Hon. Fred. Nj. Brown, Judge Of said Court, this 2Sth day of November, ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
 By T. P. GERAGHTY, Deputy.
 Date of first publication Dec. i, 1913.
 Date of last publication Jan. 12, 1914.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Nothing definite has been heard from the cable repair ship Burnside, but the master electrician of the Val dez office, L. Stocker, expects the Burnside to pick up the Valdez end of the cable at any time. The land line is down and up. mostly down, and the wireless is stills thirty cents a word.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
sunnoNe .ey pvsLloArtoN.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TER
 RlTORY OF ALASKA, THIRD, DIVIVSIoN.
 Archie A: Cloninser, ,nna Plainsin v vs S,,hs Asa The President of the United Sta1es of America, greeting: To the above named Oefeniant: A You are hereby required to appear in
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The old-fashioned girl whose moth CT took pains to teach her how to enter a parlor now has a daughter who is doing her dingdest to keep out of the kitchen. ...
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Sergeant Waller, of the local cable
 office, had the misfortune yesterday to injure his hand while out hunting.
 The flesh of the hand near the thumb was caught by the hammer of the
 gun he was carrying and badly torn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The stockholders of the Midas Cop per company received their money to- day for the stock sold to the Granby syndicate. $98,000 was distributed among the stockholders, all of whom are Valdez people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

WANTED-A good sized bitch, state price and description and leave word at Kings Grocery before the boat goes south. TOM TEETS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

POSITION wanted by experienced woman as camp cook Inquire at the prospector office
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The Delmonico Eating House will be open for business next Monday at the Big Place. The best place in town to get a square meal. Prices reasonable. Joe Mccoy, Prop. 6-7-8
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Personally we would be pleased to read less about that cheap beef from Argentine. and see more of it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
For Sale.

Two bowling alleys complete, pins and balls, also automatic pinsetter. Will sell on terms if desired. Also moving picture machine in first-class condition. Enquire
 AL. WHITE & co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Fine watch and jewelry repairing all work guaranteed. H. V. Hern don. wit1 Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

s. Blum & Co. are showing the largest line of Xmax goods in town
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

We have cigars in Christmas pack. ages. Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

z If you want all the news all the
 time, read the PrOspector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Fresh eastern oysters at the Val deg Cafe. If
 Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev-
 cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
 Fancy Meerschaum Pipes specially
 priced at the Valdez Drug Store.
 The local draying outfits have been
 busy all day breaking trails about
 town.
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver
 mans, the tailor. Telephone 19S.
 FOR RENT-Horse and cutter; see
 Charley Johnson at the Alameda. I Charles Day will leave on the Nor
 thwestern for California to spend the
 holidays with his mother. ,| The Valdez Drug Co. has an elegant stock of Hammered Brass Ornaments The Valdez Electric Go. sells Mazda } lamps. Telephone 57. a } Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 19S. } Buy one of the nifty combination purse and card cases at the Val dez Drug Store.
 Beds, rooms and lodging at the Ala } meda. Charles Johnson, proprietor. Miss Lockhart has taken posi- |, tion with s. Blum & Co. and is in charge of the toy department. Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co. Riddles Christmas chairs and rock. CTS at Rudolph's. The best place to eat is at The } Delmonico's at the Big Place. Open 1 for business next Monday. 67-8 Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at the Valdez Cafe, after p. m. ii
 WANTED-An experienced ironer } apply Independent Laundry. ( The Valdez Dock company have a large force of men working to clear ! the dock of snow before the arrival } of the Northwestern. ! s. Blum & Co. are sole agents fol l Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits. ! FOR SALE-A fine piano, reason able apply to Lieut.. Sherrard al 1 Fort Liscum
 l The Valdez Electric Go. sells Mazda lamps. Telephone 57.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The Valdez Electric Co. sells Mazda lamps. Telephone 57.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Fresh eastern oysters at the Val deg Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev. cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

FOR SALE-A fine piano, reason able apply to Lieut.. Sherrard at Fort Liscum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

s. Blum & Co. are sole agents fol Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

Fancy Meerschaum Pipes specially priced at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-08

The Valdez Dock company have a large force of men working to clear the dock of snow before the arrival of the Northwestern.