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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
MR. MEALS LOST
 EAsY MONEY TODAY

X. J. Meals today might have earned five dollars by 30 seconds attention but he failed to raise to the occasion and hence is out that sum of money. It happened this way. MT. Meals, who is one of the petit jury, came into the court room within a few seconds after his name had been called and upon the completion of the roll call the jury were excused until next Wednesday,. MT. Meals being noted absent, though in fact present, will not come in for his per diem.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
FLOOD HORROR
 Is INCREASING Mississippi River Continues to Rise With Fifteen Parish
 es Under Water

New Orleans. May G.--Evrry day adds t0 the horrors of the flood situation in the Mississippi valley. Fifteen parishes are now under water with the river con- tinuing to rise.
 The second lcvcr has broken, causing many men working on the dikc to be carried to watery graves. More than a quarter of million people are homeless and must rely upon the efforts of the government and charity assOcia- tiOnS to provide for them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
BEN MUENSCHER
 LAID ID REST Body Of Spanish War Veteran Buried With Military Hon. ors by Comrades

In spite of the rain and the difficulty in getting to the cem- etery Sunday, the Spanish War Veterans and friends turned out about 50 strong to attend the funeral of Ben Muenscher. The procession was formed on the city dock upon the arrival of the Vet erans frOm Fort Liscum about fl o'clock and from there march, ed to the cemetery.
 The pallbearers were Comrades Merrill, Barrett, Eatman, Shat tan, Doggett and Dennis. The impressive ceremony of the Vet erans was held at the grave by the chaplain and others assist ing.
 Earth tO earth. ashes to ash rs, dust to dust, looking for the resurrection and the life to come under the Great Commander of all" Then vOlleys by the firing squad and taps" were sounded over the grave of the departed romradc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
GERMANY SENDS
 NEW AMBASSADOR
Baron Bieberstein Sent to Eng- land to Restore Friendly
 Relations

Berlin, May G.--Onicial an nouncemenl is made that Baron Bicbcrstcin, who is now German ambassador to Turkey, has been summoned home from C0nStan- tin0ple and will shortly be sent to England [" replace CuunL. Met t"rnich.
 Great significance attaches io the change of representatives in London. The relations between the countries have been very stained and the appointment of Baron Bieberstein, who is con- sidcred one of the leading diplo- mats of the century, it is hoped, will result in the restoration of former friendly relations between the nations.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
TRANSFER MAY
 BE DELAYED
In Event of War With Mexico the 16th Infantry May Re-
 main Here

In view of the activity on the
 Mexican border displayed by the War department, it is within the range of possibilities that the
 1Gth infantry will not be trans ferred to the states as soon as orders anticipated. Intervention would mean that all troops at hand would be immediately dis patched to the field of activities in which case the 3Oth infantry, which was to have relieved the f6th in Alaska, and which is now garrisOncd in forts about San Francisco bay, would be sent to the Mexican border, leaving the 10th tO continue in the northern posts until their services were needed or until the government could transport them to the front.
 Unless matters change. rapid ly for the better in Mexico, the chances arc good for the i6th re- maining with Us for some time if they await an exchange with the 30th infantry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
AMERICAN SHOT
 FROM MEXICO
Duty on tho Mexican Border

Fl PasO, May 6.--Privatc John Baker, of the 22nd infantry, was shot from across the border while on patrol duty near here.
 Numerous depredations are committed daily by bandits from across the line who resent the watchfulnesS of the American troops in preventing arms and ammunition from being snug gled across the line for the rcb- els.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
6UGGENHE|M LEFT
 |MMENSEFoRTUNE
Eighty Thousand Dollars Left to Charity and Balance to
 Relatives

New York, May 6.--Thc will of Benjamin Guggenheim, the fnan- cier, who lost his life in the wreck of the Titanic, has been filed for probate. He leaves a for tune of 2,OOO,OOO.
 Charity associations will ben eft to the extent of $8O,OOO, the remainder being left to relatives. Guggenheim has given very large sums to charity in the past which were not made known, as he ob- jcctcd tO publicity.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
GOLD THIEF
 IS PAROtED
With Fifteen Months Vet to Serve Adams is Given His
 Liberty

Seattle, May 6.--Gcorge Edward Adams, the assay office gold thief, who robbed the miners of the north out of thousands of dollars, was given his liberty on parole today.
 Adams had i5 months yet to serve and has proved a model prisoner. His ill-gOtten fortune has been swept away and Inc is now a poor man. His wife also secured a divorce while he was in prison.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
SHR|NERS CAPTURE
 CITY 0F ANGELS
Forty-five Thousand Delegates Gather In Los Angeles
 for Conclave

Los Angeles. May 6.--This ciiy Is m the hands of the ShrinerS. i5.OOn of them. having arrived here to attend the thirty-eighth annual cOnclave. The delegates are from every state in the Un- ion.
 The city is in holiday attire in honor of the visitors and the business mems associations have organized to furnish entertain- mpnt for them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
SIXTEEN oEuR AND
 FRIENDS DANCE WEDNESDAY

The Sweet Sixteen club will give one of their delightful dances in Eagles hall on We'd nesday night fo which all arc in- vitcd. This will be tho last dance given by the organization this season and consequently is in the nature of a farewell social affair. Tnasmuch as the club has, during the winter, given a number of complimentary affairs, charge of ono dollar will he made for Wednesday nights dance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
CABLESH|P NINA
 S AT HALIFAX
While Searching for Bodies of
 Wreck Steamer Was in Con- stant Danger

Halifax, May 6.--The cableship Minai has arrived here from the scene of the Titanic wreck with 15 bodies. having abandoned the search.
 The officers report that the inn mense bergs frequently endan- gered the ship and constant care was necessary to avoid collision with bergs which did not rise above the water.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
SNOW KEEPS WATER
 FROM RUNNING OFF FLAT

Bob Mcintosh shoveled out up- per Broadway SO that teams can now go to the bridge without trouble. He reports that all the old channels between the dike and the glacier arc filled with water, in places being four feet deep. As soon as the snow water runs or the trail to the glacier will be m fine condition for frcighting.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
FAIRBANKS MAN Is
 INTERESTED IN VALDEZ

Emil Fcrsno, wealthy Fair banks operator, who is interest cd in the rich pay discovered on Eva and Ready Bullion crooks, now in Seattle, will come io Val dcz on the Sampson with n view of investing in mining proper tios in the section. MT. Fcrsno is heavily interested in quartz properties in the vicinity of Fair banks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
CUNARD LINER
UItonia Lost Hor Propeller In an Encounter With the Ice
 Eloes

Halifax, May 6.--The Cunard liner Ultonia arrived here in tow having lost her propeller in an encounter with an iceberg in the vicinity of the place where the Titanic was sunk.
 The liner had a close call as it Was at night when she met the lc" but was travelling under slow speed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
District Court.

The jury was called and cxcus- cd until Thursday at 10 a. m.
 I. D. Flynn ct al. vs. NJ. D. Gleason ct al.; dismissed without prejudice.
 John W. Frame vs. John s.. West; suit to declare plaintiT q third owner in certain Shoup gla- cier mining claims.
 Walter Katoff vs. Kcnai Com Co.,; set for Wednesday; action for malicious prosecution.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
THIRTY MORE
 MEET DEATH
Levee at coupee Breaks and Car ries Many to Death In
 Flood

. New Orleans, May 6.--The rag ing waters of the Mississippi riv- CT claimed 30 more victims to- day when the lcvcc broke at Cou- pee.
 The water is pouring over a great stretch of country which is thickly populated and it is fear ed hundreds vii bc drowned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

ElTnnr Miller, who was brought in from Ptarmigan Drop, is still very ill at the Post hospital, al though it is said he Is doing as nicely as could be expected under the circumstances. It will be many months before he will en- tirely recover.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
ALAMEDA ENGINEERS
 TO 0O ON CARPET

Seattle May 6.--The marine in spectors have preferred charges against Assistant Engineer Bun ton and Third Assistant Engi- neer Winter, of the Alameda. They were on duty when the steamer wrecked the Colman dock here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Messrs. Price and Algazc, pas sengers on the Alameda for Val dcz, are old friends of MT. John FeinbloOm and will be his guests while here. The gentlemen, while wealthy themselves, represent a strong aggregation of outside capitalists.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

George w. Robbins and Will liam II. Caswcll have associated themselves as the Valdez Under taking company. The gentlemen are well qualified to carry on the business which they are "under- taking"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

The Valdez Mining company shipped out three tons of ore on the Alameda to the Tacoma smell ter, which was brought down from the glacier property during the past winter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
WILL STUMP
 THE STATE OF OHIO

Washington, May 6.--prcsidcnt Taft leaves today for three day campaign tour through the state of Ohio.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
TITANIC PROBE
 HAS CLOSED Senate Committee Finishes lnves- tigation and Will Make
 Report

Washington, May 6.--The sen atorial investigation into the Iii tanic wreck has been closed. The committee will report it's findings to the senate with a view of pass ing legislation providing great CT safety for the travelling pub lie.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

A meeting of Inc board of di- rectors of the Church of Epiph- any and of the Hospital of the Good Samaritan, will be held this evening at 6 o'clock al the rec tory.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Henry Deyo and party have re- turned to the Rutherford-Ram sey property, where they will Coil tinue to stope out orc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

. Tomorrow evening the local chapter of the American Mining Congress will hold an open meet ing i'll the council chamber to dis cuss Alaskan and particularly Valdez affairs. All arc invited to attend.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
CONVENTION WILL BE
 NECESSARY TO DECIDE

Dallas. Tex, May GA county convention and possibly a state convention will be necessary to decide whether President Taft or Roosevelt win in Saturdays pri- maries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Lewis S. Camicia is lying dan gerously ill from a complication of diseases. pr. Hopkins is in attendance and owing to the age of his patient, who is past 82 years, has little hopes of his re- cOVcrv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

JeT Dcvinney, who came in from tho Midas property across the bay, reports that development work on the property is conLinu- ing with splendid results. The orc body through which the men are working keeps up it's high av- craze.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
BELIEVED TAFT
 CARRIED STATE
Result Of Saturdays Primaries tn Maryland Not Known
 Yet

Baltimore, Ml.. May 6.--The race between prrSidrnt Taft and Roosevelt in the primaries in this state on Saturday wa> very close. The returns are slow in coming III. From present indications Taft has carried the state.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
LOCAL sREviTIEs.

The lower floor of the Seattle hotel is being re-papcred, adding considerably to the appearance of the well known hostclry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

The funeral of the late Chas.
 A. Scott will probably take place
 Tomorrow from the parlors of the Valdez Undertaking company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Tn" suit of I. b. Flynn and others against NJ. D. Gleason ct al. Was dismissed by ;Ec district court. both parties to the sui be- ing now confined in an E;lsi Port land Sanitarium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

James Doggett will take charge of Jack Miller's Slate creek min ing enterprise this season. MT. Doggett will go into the interior in about ten days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
VETERANS MEET DEATH
 IM TRAIN WRECK

New Orleans, May 6.--Eight veterans of the civil war who were cn route to the Confederate en- campment at Macon were killed in train wreck near here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
WILSON WINS
 IN LONE STAR STATE

Austin, Tex, May 6.--Woodrow Wilson carried this state in the Democratic primaries on Satur- day last.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

The Valdez Iron Works are moving today to their new build ing at the foot of Keystone ave nue. They will be ready for busi- ness in a couple of days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Gardening has begun in earnest on the court house grounds. Mar shal Sullivan proposes that the federal headquarters shall be the beauty spot of Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

The bombardmcnl of the Dard- cncllos was a great naval lesson on the waste os ammunition.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

About foot of snow on the level remains in the vicinity of rOadhouse.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Otto Kanitz, who is confined to the Hospital of the Good Samari- tan, is on the high road to rapid recovery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

An iccbcrgless ocean would bc more practical than a sinklcss ship.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Jack Carroll will go into Slate creek this week, having q lay on the Cole-Dempsey property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

If you want all the news all tha time read the Prospector
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

F. J. Hayes has assumed his duties as stenographer in the dis trict attorneys office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Tho subsidized press and mag azincs would indicate the Gug- gcnheims have a railroad Tor sale tO the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

The latest fad is politics with police and militia trimmings.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

Unsuitable ships, like Are proof will sink and burn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The city council will hold their reular meeting this evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-05-06

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-12

made to see if any members of
county agents office are implicat-
ed in the fraud.
Earl Woodward, sol Dearborn
ave., awakened this morning by
small riot in hallway of house.
Butted in as peacemaker. Pas
savant hospital. Cut over eye
from flying soapdish, which pre-
cludes the theory that it was a
Black Hand outrage.
Mrs. Mary Lynch, 40 w. 44th
street, attempted to commit sui
eide by swallowing chloroform.,
Found lying on railroad tracks at
w. 10th and Wallace streets.
Will recover.
Howard Kancherz, 900 Mil
waukee ave-, told police he had
not eaten for three days. Taken
to w. chicago ave. station. when
found he was too weak>to walk.
Detective Prochowski bought
him a supper. Kancherz said he
had been out of work for several
days.
Louis Meyers and Charles Mel
son, arrested, after they are said
to have broken into vacant store
at Illinois and N. Clark, street.
Had automatic telephone and
quantity of lead pipe when ar
rested.
Policeman Eric Miller shot and
probably fatally wounded in re-
yolVer battle with four supposed
members of Black Hand in al1ey
near Gault Court and Elm street
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-12

N
sands of people delayed.
Fire in Central Union Block,
Madison and Market. Mrs. Irma
Taylor, wife of president of Am
erican. Weaving Co., trapped on
fourth floor phoning alarm. Res
cued, by her husband. Loss to
lrms and building, $4,000.
Henry Olson, Is, 343 w. Di-
vision; Raymond Egan, H.. 1889
Grand ave-; Edward Pease, II,
416 Bixby place, and Herbert
Carlson, II, 416 Armour street,
arrested for SOY riding" in ele-
vator in Bay State building. Ju-
venile Home
George Plattner, 622 w. Davis
street, chauffeur, arrested for
leaving his motor running while
he was not in his machine. Told
Justice Boyer, Evanston, his feet
were freezing, and he went to
thaw out. Fined S.. Sentence
suspended.
Miss Margaret Fitzgerald, 1440
Reed place, hurt internally, and
William Schupp, 2426 Berwyn
ave-, and William Panzers, 1919
Lawrence ave-, bruised in crash of
Montrose ave. and Clark street
cars at intersection of those lines.
Henry Dennis, IS, haywood,
who said he had been bound, gag
ged and robbed of 81 by two ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16

to accomplish this transformation is put
at some 1J00OO,O00. and the imme-
date concern of the Turkish authorities
is to place a contract for the initial
stage Of the scheme. which provides
for irrigation works in connection with
the barrage, which controls the flood
waters of the river Euphrates, at present
under construction
Some idea of the vast importance Of
these plans may be gathered from the
fact that their accomplishment will ena-
BILE sufficient grain to be grown TO affect
the wheat markets of the whole world
In the olden days the whole of the Eu-
pirates delta was irrigated. and the lux
urious growth of grain excited the won
der of Greek travellers who visited the
east. According to Herodotus. the coil
yielded three hundredfod. and there is
no doubt that these alluvil Oats were one
of the chief granaries of the world
The whole story Of these regions Is A
romance Precisians dispute. but II Is still
the popular belief that the Garden Of
Eden was situated here. In any event.
in Chaldean times the delta was one
vast garden. the whole plain was studded
with prosperous and populous cities. set
in the midst of engirdling areas of wheat
Indeed, il was from this very region that
wheat. at first found in the wild and
uncultivated state. was taken and grad
ually transplanted all over the world
This land, which gave birth to the
worlds food, is now a barren waste The
stupendous system of dikes and canals
built by the Chaldeans. now in ruined
and Standardized condition, cover the
face of the country like a networ. Their
ruin was accomplished by Turkish no
MAIDS in the eleventh century. by The
of the race which is now seek
ing to repair the ravages of its forbears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
MCKINLEY CLAIMS $50.
President Taft's Manager Comedies
Az to Roosevelt,

CHICAGO. June 15.-After the national
committee had finished its work tonight
Director Mckinley gave out a table,
claiming total of so delegates for Taft,
fifty more than necessary for his NOM
nation. and conceding only 442 to Roose-
velt The Roosevelt people declined to
give out any figures
The Mckinley table gave Taft So OF
New York's 30 delegates. but at the very
moment when he was giving 1t out the
New York delegation was In caucus and
former Lieut.. Gov. Timothy l.. Wood
ruff was declaring that IS delegates from
Brooklyn would follow him into the
Roosevelt camp.
Later II was reported that the Brooklyn
delegates We're anything but willing to
accept Mr.. Woodruff as a bell wefher"
and that In fact nobody knew what they
would decide to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
Moroccan Superstition.
From the Wide World


There is no country in the world
where withcraft is so deeply implanted as
in Morocco. and to eradicate 1t will be
the most difficult task that the French.
in their endeavors to open up the country
to European trade and civilization will
have to face The tables are SO thoroughly
convinced Of the truth of their practices
and doctrines that they even attempt to
convert educated Europeans. DR.. Maui
champ himself as NJ Jules Bots relates.
was approached by these maitres des
tenebres with that object in view. In the
hope of making a convert of the French
hakim, they told him of the methods
which they employed to injure and even
kill the enemies OF their clients. Finding
that their task was hopeless. and that the
young savant was questioning them
merely with the object of satisfying his
curiosity, they finally turned against him
and signed his death warrant for there
can be no doubt that his assassination
was directly due to the perfiidious ma
neuvers Of the wizards of Marrakech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
OPEN WOMEN'S GALLERY
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Ban Placed at Time of Suffragist
Disturbance in 1908 Is
Now Removed.

Special cablegram 10 The star
LONDON. June i5-Since Tho woman
suffragist outrage In tho house Of com
mons. in iAls. when some women chained
themselves To the grille and then a j.
turbed the proceedings by shouting the
womens gallery has been closed TO all
with the exception of the wives or rela-
tives of the members
In 1909 house of parliament hill Was
introduced I'm the house of commons hy
the attorney general 10 make better pro
vision for the furnishing Of stranger
who abused the privilege of admission
to either house
1t was. however. objected that the peo-
pie who created disturbances would be
glad of the punishment and procedure
laid down in the bill. which would give
them an opportunity for the advertise
ment which they desired The second
reading of the bill was accordingly al
journed, and the bli was subsequently
withdrawn. The members were not at
all anxious to take the risks attaching
at that time to obtaining admission
for women to the gallery.
Nearly four years have now elapsed
since the outrage was perpetratcd. and
apparently IL is now felt by the author
tiles that admission need no longer be
restricted.
The speaker was questioned ON the
subject a week two ago and replied
that he would consider the matter and
ascertain the feeling OF the members.
Within the last few DAYS women have
been admitted TO the gallery who are
not wives or relatives OF members, The
old practice has thus been restored.
If the privilege is continued IL may
be taken TO he sign OF the times.
woman suffragist disturbances now be-
ing discountenanced by public opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-16
Intelligence of Alaskan Dogs.

From the Wide World.
Dogs on the trail often display intelli-
xence that seems almost human. On one
occasion ! remember l was driving a
team of dogs down the Yukon river. and
had one dog in the, team called Tommy.
who was a good dog in his way, but who
showed a strong dislike to being har-
nessed-to such an extent that in the
morning when all the other dogs were
hjfched to the sleigh. Tommy would hide
himself under cabin or bury himself IN
the snow. This continued for several
mornings, and beating him seemed to
have no effect. One morning, however.
the team had been standing in the cold.
waiting for Master Tommy. finally uis-
covered him hiding under the roots Of a
tree. and as soon as / came in sight.
dragging the dog, the entire team. moved
by common impulse. bounded toward
me. and at once administered terrible
thrashing to Tommy. / finally rescued
him from his angry companions. and
after that Tommy was always the first to
put his head in the collar in answer to my
whistle.