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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
WILL EXPLAIN OUR POSITION
Local Citizen Writes to Senator Showing Why Appropriation
 Is Necessary

The following letter answering thr objections made in the senate against the passage of the Val deZ dyke bill in committee of the whole covers the question al is-: sue pretty thoroughly and will be sent to Senator OvcrInan by MT, Reed.
 Valdez, Alaska, April i6, 1912 Hon. G. M. Hitchcock,
 United States Senator, Washington, D. C.
 Dear Sir.
 Seeing the objections raised in the Congressional Record of March l6th containing a discus cussiOn of the Valdez dyke bill, | (S. 5272) to the appropriation by congress of the sum of $55,- O00.00 to construct dyke for the purpose of protecting gov crnment property in the town of Valdez, that the same is "purc- ly for the protection of a town from a local danger" the follow ing facts and argument seem pertinent:
 Assuming for the purposes of the argument that the basis of the objection is correct, the sit uation in Valdez is by no means parallel to that of town in the "iales. Til. people in Alaska have two sources to seek aid and | assistance in such emergencies, first, to the territorial lcgisla- turc, which is congress, second, tO their local town councils. The town of Valdez happens to be di- Nidcd by an imaginary line in to two parts, one being in-cor- pOrated, while the other .S nInin- corporatcd, and is known as the Reservation. So far We have been unable to secure the nee esSary legislation to extend the limits of the incorporated part of Valdez. There is no power residing anywhere in the unincorporated part of Val dez to levy and collect spec lal asSrsSmrnt to secure a sum necessary to construct a dyke. As to the incorporated part, the power of the local c0uii- c1 is limited under section , of the enabling act of i90i. which reads: :"Tlr council shall have no I n n nIII i,A cur any bonded indebtedness nor shall have authority to incur any greater indebtedness OF liabil- | ity of any kind in any year than the current revenues of the municipality for that year, As the law now stands the local council cannot incur a bonded in drbtcdness sufficiently large to construct a dyke to protect th' town, and even if they had the power. the incorporated part of 1 Valdez would hc obliged tO carry the burden of inc whole as they have no power tO assess proper ty in the unincorp0ratcd part. Hence, this conclusion, congress has tied our hands and refuses either to grant relief OF t0 unite them, meanwhile the glacier is melting and soon We will br in the midst of another flood.
 However, the above assump- lion is only partially correct. The government owns valuable property directly within the Hoo. area. Within the Reservation which was most damged by the floods of last year stands the Court House, Federal Jail, Cab e pI'icp, and Post office While Val 1.z is the terminus of tho Alaska cable and the military road and trail reaching into tha interior 'f Alaska as far as Fai banks.
 Respectfully Yours,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
NoRTHLARp NOTES

Charles Burch, wIio has been experimenting with an auto sleigh at Carcross for the past three years, now announces that the machine is a success and that he will have five of them con- structed during the coming sum- mer for freighting next winter on the Dawson road.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Oh, You MoodlesI

Mir Lem Hay, the celebrated Chinese expert, has taken charge of the chop sucy and Chinese noodle department of the Valdez Cafe. He was formerly head chef TOT I1 Hung Chang. 1t-6t
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Another Shooting Scrape

Another mysterious crime has taken place in the foothills. "A Tale of the Foothills" with thirty useful nic-nac prics will be on at the Orphcum tonight with other good pictures. Don't for get hte Orphcum change tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Weather Report.

BarOmetric Pressure. .3O.iIO Temperature at D. m.. 30. Maximum temperature. .. .50 Mean temperature. .37 Clear. Calm.
 E. M. BLADE, Observer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Attantlon. Monanl

The Moose will give a smoker next Thursday evening, April i8, after the regular meeting, at 8 D. m. sharp. House Committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Stull's jewelry store will be closed until further notice. If you wish anything from the stock make appointment with Adam Swan or call up pr. Dag gett, phone 83.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Stull's jewelry store will be closed until further notice. If you wish anything from the stock make appointment with Adam Swan or call up pr. Dag gett, phone S3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
THE MAJESTIC
Complete Change of Program
 TonIQht.

Mir. Shell, the celebrated clar- onct playvr, has been engaged for the night and the orchestra will furnish those who attend the la lest selections from inc states.
 The pictures will be: By the Aid of n Lariat," Proving His Love-" Ancient and Modern London" and the crack comic Boys Will Re Boys" Don't miss ihis show.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Puget Sound Fir Lumbe]
LookI lookl LookI

Ladies and gents, black and tan shoes cleaned and shined. See l Johnnie, the bootblack, Pioneer Barber Shop.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

The only practical tailor ir Valdez, Ben Silver man. Phone t98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Alaska canncrS have a strong delegation in Washington to fight the proposed raise in the salmon lax.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
LOCAL ITEMS

A few sacks of Early Ohio seed potatoes at Kings Grocery. 32
 Cream waffles and honey o5c at the Valdez Cafe.
 Mike Sullivan will return to COrdOra on the Alameda.
 Col. B. F. Willard will be a pas sengcr on the Alameda to Seattle on business trip.
 The Keystone Bathhousc fur niturc for sale. Keystone avenue.
 The launch COrSair arrived from katalla with oil yesterday.
 Roy GcntzIer is in town from Shoup bay. :.
 At a meeting of the Alaska club held last night it was drcid- cd to keep open the list of charter membership until the first day of May.
 LOST--Tip of a fountain pen, with vest clip. Please leave at ProspcctOr office.
 w. II. ChriSlcn, R. \. Townsend and M. A. Gilman are guests at the Seattle hotel.
 Joe stanton will leave for Chit ina io handle the stages for the Orr line at the other end of the line.
 Mrs. Kinsman. is painting q beautiful southern garden scene for the play Down in Dixie" The scene would be q credit to many of the theatres in the lar ger cities.
 Mrs. Barrett has just returned from trip through tbc eastern states. She says the VSlGez dis trict is highly spoken oXby peo- pic, especially in Min1esSta, and
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

FOR SALE--Ail my household furniture. House for rent after May 1, 1912. Edmund Smith.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

FOR RENT--Light and warm room at the Reynolds House. Mrs l.. A. Deputy, Prop.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

See German, the dentist, over OWL Drug Store. Examination free. Phone 10.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

The Seward Gateway is on sale at the Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Mrs. Barrett has just returned from a trip through thc eastern states. She says the VSlGez dis trict is highly spoken oEby peo- pic, especially in MinDtsAta, and quite a few peope wiDcomS north next summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Willing Man WiII Do

House and carpet cleaning with vacuum cleaner, and odd jobs. Robert Mottram, phone if. 3t
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Col. B. F. Willard will be a pas Sengcr on the Alameda to Seattle on a business trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

The launch CUrsair arrived from katalla with oil yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Roy Grntzlcr is in town from ShOup bay. ,.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

The Keystone Bathhouse fur niturc for sale. Keystone avenue
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Genuine Chinese chop sucy ant noodles at inc Valdez Cafe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

w. II. ChriSicn, R. X. TOwnscnr and M. A. Gilman are guests al the Seattle hotel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Joe stanton will leave for Chit ina io handle the stages for the Orr line at the other end of the line.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

It. costs no more to get your clothing cleaned and pres scu at SllVerman'S. Phone i98.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

LOST--Tip of a fountain pen, with vest clip. Please leave at ProspcctOr office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

Mike Sullivan will return tU COrdOva on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18
Say!

The Valdez Cafe is ono good place to eat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

At meeting of the Alaska club held last night it was drcid- cd tO keep open the list of charter membership until the first day of May.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-18

A few sacks of Early Ohio seed potatoes at Kings Grocery. 32 Cream waffles and honey o5c at the Valdez Cafe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
TO ANOTHER DAY.

The proposed visit of board Df
United States Engineers to this city
to Inspect the lock and dam has
been postpond to later day. On
the day originally named it would
have been impossible to see eithcr
the lock or the dam. The river
had taken sudden and submergins
rise and the big waterway improy-
ment was out of sight. Compare
lively few people know that the
Louisa dam is the first of its kind
to be built in the United States. and
1t has always been an object of
great interest to the engineer corps
Of the army. The dam is a monr-
ment to the skill and ingenuity of
our former townsman, Mr.. B. r..
Thomas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
A FINE PICNIC.


The Sunday school of the NJ. E.
Church enjoyed fine picnic Tues
day, The party chartered the Edna
Riley and went to the Chapman
lock and dam, where they refreshed
their inner selves with a most
bountiful and excellent dinner pro-
vided by the party. There were 112
children. larger boys and girls, and
many grown ups. Every possible sub
stantial and delicacy had been pre-
pared, and in quantities enough to
feed 500 people. Nothing unpleas-
ant occurred and the day was de-
nghtfully spent. The party return
ed about p. m, safe and full.N
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mrs. w. L. Ferguson visited her
mother at Harold last week.
Attorneys ]. w. Woods and b. o.
Becker, of Ashland, were in Louisa
yesterday.
Mrs. Robt. Burchett went to Gin
cInnatl yesterday for a brief visit to
her brother.
The Misses Bess York, Elva
Blevins and Sarah Williamson, of
Pikeville. we're here Sunday enroute
to Williamson.
The Rev. D. p. Holt and wife,
who had been visiting Busseyville
relatives. returned Tuesday to
their home in Mitchell. Ind.
The Rev. Mr.. Cayton has return
ed from Cincinnati, where he was
called a short time ago by the i'll
ness and death of his father.
Misses Irene and Pauline Carter,
who had been visiting Busseyville
relatives. have returned to their
home at Princess, Boyd county
Mrs. Tom Vaughan returned from
a visit to relatives at Pleasurevllle
and was the guest of Mrs. John
Cummings few days before Joining
her husband at Richardson where
they will reside.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Miss Sarah Chenault entertained
with pretty five hundred party
Saturday at her home on South
Limestone In honor of Miss Kizzie
Burns. of Louisa. KY. the guest Of
Miss Martha Mcclure. The house
was abloom with summer flowers
and the charming young hostess
was assisted by her mother. Mrs.
overton Chenault,
; The prizes, 2 n iFory talcum box
and brass !. =, re won by Miss
Joe Carter an Miss Anne Spencer.
Supper was served at the close OF
the afternoon. Lexington Leader.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
AT FEDERAL HILL.


All Kentuckians and particularly
those who heard Prof. T. ]. Coates
delightful address at the M. 4.
Church South week or so ago, win
be interested and pleased by read
ing the following from the Bards-
town Standard:
"On Sunday last a party visited
Federal Hill. birthplace of the fam
GUS song, my Old Kentucky Home
On reaching the grounds bountiful
supply of eatables was spread on
the well-kept lawn. The party then
proceeded to explore the grounds.
The first place visited was the new
er-failing spring, where all dipped
their cups into the purest of water.
Stone steps lead down from either
side to the water, which flows
through an old-time spring house,
the stone work still remaining. Just
,,e the spring, is huge moss
covered stone on which sat Steph-
en- Collins Foster while jotting down
the outlines of his famous song.
MY Old Kentucky Home.' The
party followed the path that Mr..
Foster trod years ago up to the
grand old brick dwelling, which
stands to-day, without modern inn
provements or additions. just as Il
was when built lis years ago. Wan
dering through the spacious hall
they gazed with wonder and admiral
ton on the antique desk where Mr..
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
LOOK MIR. FARMER LOOK.

d. ]. Burchett, Jr.. the flour and
feed man of Louisa, KY, has made
arrangements to exchange the fa-
nous Mt. Vernon Flour for your
wheat this year. Every pound of
flour guaranteed In person. This
motto,'A satisfied customer meapp
better business; a square deal 70
all" Bring your wheat and be con-
WINGED. Office and mill opposite
passenger depot. Louisa. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

With school census OF 81 IN
the Gallup district Mr.. ]. B. Nc
Clure had an enrolment of 95 pu-
pills last week, Mr. Mcclure hal
many offers which at the time prom
ised better just now, but the peo-
pie OF the Gallup section know a
good teacher when they see one.
and they made 1t worth while for
the former X. N. c. man to sign
with them
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
NOTICE.
Louisa, Ky. July %. 1912.

Louisa, KY, July 20, 1912.
The Fiscal court Of Lawrence
county is herey notified to convene
at the Court House, Louisa, Ky.
August 5. 1912. for the purpose Of
electing a county Road Engineer,
for Lawrence county.
Also for the purpose Of deciding
as to whether or not they will
adopt resolution submitting 70
the voters Of Lawrence county. at
the November election 1912. the
question whether bonds shall be is
sued for the purpose of purchasing
sites. building school houses, and
furnishing same. -.
DAVID BoGGs. Co.. Judge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Foster sat while completing the
song that is sung by Kentuckians
the world over. Among the adorn-
ments are curiosities and souvenirs
from the sea and land. In the rear
of the grounds are monuments which
mark the last resting place of a
number of heroes of the early days."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

A letter from Mr.. LATE Burns, Of
to Louisa relatives says
that his wife. who was accidentally
states his wife. who was accidentally
shot and dangerously wounded sew
eral weeks ago. is doing well and
on the road to recovery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

1t is reported that the steamer
Edna Riley has been sold to par
ties who will take the boat 10
vicksburg. Miss, for use in a 10
cal trade This boat was built last
year by J. W. Riley. OF this place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Saturday. August third. is pri-
mary election day, also the time for
holding an election for school trus-
tees throughout the county. White
women 81 years old are qualified
voters at the school election.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Misses Emma Marcum of Ceredo,
Shirley vinson, of Louisa, Ky,
Blanche Hardwick. OF TT. Gay and
Pearl Bromley, OF Dickson. are Wis
lting Mrs. D. b. Hardwlck during
the lnsitute. Wayne News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02
Circuit Court will convene here
the 4th Monday in August.

DR.. I. d. Burgess was called to
Pikeville Wednesday in computation
on the case OF Congressman John
W. Langley's wife. who is very sick
of pneumonia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Margaret Moore went to
Lockwood last week for visit to
John Moore and family, but after a
short stay she became Ill and was
compelled to return to Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Presiding Elder Williams. who
Had been on Beaver creek. Floyd
eounty, stopped in Louisa senroute
kome Monday evening and held the
gaarterIy conference of the NJ. e.
Church South
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Nick Alexeou, proprietor OF the
ureek restaurant and confectionery
store, made an assignment last,
Hcel for the benefit OF his creditors
lace Williamson, of saltpeter. is
mo assignee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Miss Elizabeth Conley and Helen
yinson two popular young ladies of
Louisa. are the fascinating guess
of Miss Anna. Louise Ratcliff, who,
with her cottrie OF friends is plan
ming to make their visit one to be
long remembered. Huntington Tri-
bune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

&C. J. G. Rardin, at one time
nahager Of the Alger hotel: Catletts-
surg. died In that city on Friday
syenIng last. after a lingering M
ness. He was 10 years old
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

The ladies of the NJ E. Church
South will serve ice cream and cake
Friday night, August End, in the
room recently occupied by the
Greeks" Come, help good cause,
get something good to eat and enjoy
yourselves. Greek restaurant 600
to 1900 p. IN.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mr.. W. r. Huklll. assistant State
Tire Marshal. was here on Thurs
nv last Inspecting buildings and
premlses He will report the results
u visit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Editor Rife. OF the Wayne News,
called at our office yesterday. He
is Supt. OF Schools OF Wayne coul-
ty and came to Fort Gay to hold a
teachers examination.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Miss Shirley Burgess, daughter Of
Mr.. John and Mrs Erie Garrett Bur
Dnss. was the winner OF the ten dol
mr. gold piece in n recent popular
" contest In Wayne
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

II is reported that the Ohio Fuel
81 Company will drill five wells
IN the Betty Pigg lease at Bussey-
uilIe this fall
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

supt. Jay o'Daniel went to Pres
nsnsburg Monday to attend the Floy
csunty institute and look after
some district league business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

0der-shun-- Positively removes all
HnpIration odor--a dainty powder.
Blanco cleans white
Buck Shoes. PIerces.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. ylnson enter
tanned for dinner at the Brunswick
on Sunday last, Their guests were
Mrs. William Morris. of Edinburg,
Ind, Miss ollie Clark. OF Lexington.
KY. Mr.. Richard CARED, Miss Vic
toria CARED and Miss Edith Mar
cum.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Butler Bishop had bad dream"
n Catlettsburg hotel Monday
night and jumped from a second
.iory window to the pavement A
Nv bruises was the result,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Fred Picklesimer, who works ms
. carpenter at Van Lear, has been
AZ home several days on account of
sickness.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Several Progressises from this
alty and county attended the dis
hrict convention at Ashland Thurs
nv.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. l. North. ve,y
nlce people who have lived here
more than a year. left Louisa Tues
d4y for Texas. where they will re-
aide.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

During the few days indespositiou
Il Miss Lily McHenry last week
Ser place In the postofflce was fill
"a by Mrs. Josephine Rice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

q Frank johnson returned Saturday
% Pueblo. Colo. Her friends Will
- sorry to learn that his wifef
health is very poor.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

FOR RENT Residence in Lou
IN Five rooms and bath Desirable
bcation. Apply to A. NJ, HUGHES,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

supt o'Daniel west to Torchlight
On Thursday last TO attend raj
" OF the pupils and patrons OF the
Dnhlic school.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

"orIpsack ST. OF Glenwood must
excuse u.s. Life Is too dog gone
short and the weather too hot for
.sBays on CANNES, The people
Gon't han-curr for that sort Of
rsading,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Mart Bowling. of HELLER, is
At Riyeryiew hospital undergoing
treatment by Dr. York.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Fleishmans Yeast, fresh. every
Tuesday and Thursday at ]. B.
Crutcher's. cents per cake.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

The Rev, L. NJ copley, of this
aits. preached to large eongrega-
tion at Hewlett Branch Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mr.. J. Q. Lackey lost about
hnndred dollars worth OF fine hay
n the storm OF the cath.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
ware. Cut Glass, Stationery. Ko-
oaks and Supplies at Conley's Store,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Mrs. Angle Ferguson has moved
back to her old home at Laynesville.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

Given Away-Lnd.es' and Chill
Areas Hats st pleree's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-02

James KInstler was sick last week
huf is out again.