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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Tho Rehabilitation of Dad.

on Sunday evening last, at the Ingram home on Mckinley street, a successful attempt was made to settle satisfactorily the much mooted question as to whether "Dad' Ingram should be reinstat- ed into his former rank and po- sition with relation to his family and those gallant trench ermen who comprise the all important coterie of Dads near family. The importance of the affair was duly appreciated by Dad and those present, for the great questions as to whether Dad should contin- ue to wear the purple and wield the carving tool at the usual gath er.ngs around his festive board, or be clothed in sackcloth with a dish towel for his mighty en- blem.
 The following agreement hav- ing been entered into by Dad and those equally concerned, has made it possible for Dad to consider himself rehabilitated:
 To all whom shall see these pres
 ents, greeting:
 fourth day of August, X. D. 1912, between Dad" Ingram, party of the first part, and his family and near family, gallant trenchermen o i'm fn hn l. party of the second part, do agree and will ever strive to fulfill un- til the millennium, the following conditions, such fulfillment being recognized by the parties of the second part as a necessary qual- iflcaiiOn for the party of the first part, lO sit at the head of the table, and enjoy the rights, benefits and privileges of Chief Trencherman. The gathering here this cvrn- ing being burdrnrd with the question as to the reinstatement of the party of the first part, among those who comprise the parties of the second part, the party of the first part agrees, to- wit:
 Article 1. The party of tn. first part shall pay the rent, grocer and butcher bills, and furnish such other signed receipts for payment of the household obliga- tions that have been or may here matter be contracted.
 Art. ?. The party of the first part agrees to see to and cause to be always on hand and in read mess for immediate use, such kindling that may be required for the ready and rapid building of fires.
 Art. 3. The party of the first part agrees to furnish a dinner, to be known and hailed as a Re union Dinner" every time one of the boys Cor girls return from an absence from home. Art. 4. The party of the first part agrees that in case one of those comprising the parties of the second part should get mar fried, that they, the married party of the second part, shall 'drive right in" and will be duly and suitably taken care of by the party of the first part until such time as they, the parties of the second part, are able To take care of thcms elves. (Al. Sullivan's own clause).
 Art. 5. The party of the first part further agrees tO always cut the meat thick and tO furnish plenty of ice cream at least once a week.
 Art. 6. Any stipulation that may be considered by the parties of the second part, and which is not specifically mentioned in the preceding sections, are iO be con- sidercd and have full force and effect with this agreement, in SO far as the party of the first part is concerned.
 Signed and sealed and deliver ed.
 DAD INGRAM, DorIy of fho EircI Dnpi
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Weather Report.

BarOmctric pressure. .29.53I Temperature at D. m. AT Maximum temperature. =. .55 Minimum temperature. .. .45 Mean temperature. 50 ............ .66 Rain all day; wind N. E., light
 breeze.
 E. NJ. BLADE, Opserver.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Frank Weber returned from an extended trip Co the Teikhell sec- ton, where he has been looking over the discoveries made in that region. He appears to be very much impressed with the outlook on the other side of the pass.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Whereabouts of Steamers.

Sampson sails south Aug. 7th. Be. tha sails south Aug. 9th.
 Mariposa left Seattle July iSt. Alameda left Valdez July fist.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Cable Office Hours.

Week days a. m. to 9 p. m. Sundays and holidays 9 to 10 a. m. and , to 6 D. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
WHY
 You Should Vote For ROBERT W. JENNINGS For Delegate From Alaska

He has lived in Alaska for 14 years--seven of those years in Juneau. None have question ed or can question his ability or industry. If you do not believe this, write to Juneau.
 2 In the pursuit of his profess sion he has been called to nearly every portion of the Territory, and he is thoroughly familiar with the needs of Alaska.
 3 He has no grievances to air, no axe to grind, and is free to acrve Alaska, unswayed by per-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

FOR 8AIE-One double brass bedstead, springs and mattress, also small cook stove. Apply Mrs. Passy, on Broadway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Postofice Hours.

Week days Q a. m. to p. m. Sundays and holidays i2 noon Q 2 D. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

w. J. Morton has returned from the Teikhell camp after spending ten days tramping the hills of that section. He says they have been having some fine weather in the interior.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
DAD INGRAM. Party of the First Part. THE TRENCHERMEN,

fdFly Ol IHe D'COIu PdFI.
 Ii is stated that article two was strongly objected to by Dad" who pleaded in vain for it's elim- ination. The section was allowed to stand, by unanimous vote of the parties of the second part, and as Al. Sullivan was prepared to subscribe to same for Dad" through the right of Dads" pow CT of attorney, Dad" commenced to carve the roast, which was, of itself, an overt act, furnishing prima facie evidence that Dad was rehabilitated.
 A sumptuous dinner, a trip to inc show (bill to be submitted to Dad" later) and an evening de- voted to pleasant and enjoyable home amusements brought this momentous event Co a happy close.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
LOCAL ITEMS

The Valdez Cafe is one good place to eat. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

The Seward Gateway is on sale at the Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Waffles and honey 25c at Val deg Cafe. If
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Valdez Real Estate.

If you have a house to rent list it with the Valdez Real Els. tate Agency, Wall street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Valdez Real Estate.

If you have house to rent list it with the Valdez Real Es- tate Agency, Wall street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

It coets no more to get your clothing cleaned and pressed at Silverman's. Phone ieS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
RELATED BY BIBLE SELLERS
Queer Things, 1t Appears, Are Traded
for the Books in Many For
eiqn Lands.

The dangers and humors of the life
of the Bible colporters men and
women agents of the British and For
eign Bible society who sell the Scrip
lures in the scattered villages Of near
ly every country in the world-are
modestly recorded in the report is.
sued few days ago, the London Mail
states.
In South India last year a colporter
caught sight Of tiger crossing his
path. In Burma colpcrter came face
to face with a leopard. In Peru
town a Bible seller was cruelty beat.
en- by fanatical opponents. In the In
surrection in Persia a colporter was
arrested and charged with being eth
er spy or an assassin.
On the other hand, the colporters
have experiences which relieve the
hardships Of their tasks. An old WON
an in France bought copy because
hor fancy was struck with the name
Nathaniel which occurred in a chap
ter read to her by the seller. She
thought the name very pleasing, and
decided to propose it for a grandson
who was not yet baptized.
Curious bargains are often struck
by these Bible sellers. Eggs are Z
frequent currency. In a ROumania1
village a colporter bartered Bible
for a hen. 1t was very excellent
hen, 50 he added a New Testament.
For four yards of home made linen he
disposed IF another Bible. Ten eggs
and "a lump Of bacon" was the price
of one Bible in Hungarian village
In northern Hungary farmer gave
live pig for large Bible. A rab
bit was an exchange In one Spanish
village, and a quantity Of preserved
peppers and tomatoes in another.
An Arab woman in Fee insisted on
giving her silver ring for . Bible, and
at neighboring village Gospel was
exchanged for a pail of water for the
colporter's horse. In Korea payment
was taken in potatoes. These the
colporter traded for rice in market
ten miles away. The rice provided
him with food for several days. In
another village man. too poor to pay
In coin, bartered vine, the inner bark
Of which is used locally in making
ropes. In some parts Of southern
Brazil eggs, fowls, fruit, coffee, cab
bage bread and brick sugar are ex.
changed for Bibles.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
why, yes, uncle"
well, he loves her now"

why, yes, uncle"
well, he loves her now"
What? Dorothy's been making
friends with Ephraim" asked the
young man incredulously. why, un.
; Gle. she never exactly seemed to care
for him, did she?" He alluded dtplo-
matically to his cousins aversion for
the bird. which had often distressed
the old gentleman. .
''She loves him now" answered his
uncle solemnly. Eyes. she can't bear
to have him out of the room nowadays.
And do you know what that means,
Frank? It means that she's in the old
maids hurdle handicap, unless-Oh,
pshaw, Frank, try it again."
When he was'left alone Frank lifted
the cover from the cage and regarded
the parrot intently. It stood watching
him, its head on one side. its claw
poised. it's beak half open. And then
from its throat proceeded most re-
markable sentence, and one which
Frank Leasing had never heard it say
before.
20 Polly."lt croaked, cant you
tell Frank"
YES Go on" said the young man
encouragtngly. But the parrot only
blinked and repeated the words over
and over again.
Go on, confound you," shouted the
young man. Tell Frank what?"
20, Polly. can't you tell Frank O,
Polly. can't you tell Frankie Polly,
can't you tell Frank" the parrot
croaked.
Frank Leasing turned away in dis
gust and flung the cover over the cage
20 Polly, can't you tell Frank that !:
do really love him." the parrot
squawked in shrill protest.
Frank Leasing turned as light foot
fall sounded in the hall. He strobe
toward the door. Dorothy came in,
stopped, looked at him, and suddenly
found herself in his arms.
dorothy, can you-can't you-?'
Frank began, then stopped, for there
was no need to say anything more
In fact five whole minutes lid passed
before a heavy, equity footstep near
them suddenly recalled them to the
conscience of externals.
They sprang apart, looking at the
old gentleman guiltily-and then Doro
thy perceived Ephraim's cage.
"Why, uncle, whatever made you put
Ephraim in my room?" she asked.
"Cnly 2 Whim. nv dear" responded
the old gentleman. Il thought perhaps
he might give Frank message from
me. There never mind! I'll take him
back again. But wish you'd learn to
like Ephraim little better. Dorothy
"Why, l just love Ephraim-now,'
she answered roguishly
Copyright. 1912. by W. G.. Chapman.)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
PlAIDS ALWAYS IN DEMAND
Now Bid Fair to Be More the Rage
Than They Have Been Tor
Some Time.

The material most commented on
at present is Scotch plaid, which is al
ways associated with autumn, says the
indianapolis News. Numbers OF fash.
ionable women are ordering Two skirts
with these new plaid costumes. The
semi-fitting jacket covering the hips
is worn with short skirt made for
the country. The material just touches
the ankles, and the trimming consists
of wide box plait; back and front.
The same box plaits repeat them
selves on the second skirt, ordered for
town wear. Below the knees starts
tiounce Of the plaid material with
narrow box plaits touching one an
other. This flounce adds extra width
to the new autumn skirts.
Straps in plaid trim the jacket at
the back. starting at the sidt: beneath
a long, square steel buckle. a couple
Of revers in surah widen as they cross
the shoulders and form a hood ending
in point at the waist One large
plaid button fastens the jacket below
the bust
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
DESIGN FOR SILK STOCKINGS
Oriental Characters Arc the Latest to
Be Used by Those Who Like
Embroidery.

Girls who are fond of needlework
will want to embroider themselves
two or more pairs Of silk stockings
in tho now fashionable Oriental de-
signs.
Select a good grade of silk stock
ing woven with thread silk, black or
any colors you desire; then with. a
sharp-pointed piece of ta!ioIs chalk
outline design representing some Gu
rious Chinese or Japanese symbol
lettering or number
These can be found in any Oriental
shop or on a Chinese laundry check.
They are not difficult to sketch, being
for the most part broad lines crossing
each other in a curious manner.
These should be slightly padded
with ve.. soft darning cotton, SO that
the center will be raised above the
outer edge. The embroidery is then
done in fine floss silk, using brilliant
red, green, yellow, purple and blue. All
colors rich In tone are effective, and
occasionally threads Of silver and gold
can be introduced in the embroidery
Care must be taken when applying
the work to colo4ad stockings that the
colors used in tn embroidery harmo-
nize with that of the stocking itself.
Any color or combination Of colors
can be used on black.
Tiny beads and small flowers are
lovely when worked in rich Oriental
colors. For example, spray Of wis.,
TARA is charming on violet silk stock
ings. Cherry blossoms on white or
green, iris on blue or yellow, and the
flaming poppy on black.
When working, an easy way to keep
the stocking taut so the embroidery
will lie smooth is to slip china egg
or very smooth darning egg into the
stocking, then hold the silk tightly
over that as you would for ordinary
darning. The embroidery will then
be perfectly smooth when worn.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
FIND COMFORT IN c0RSETS
Rule Now Is That the Figure 10 Not
to Be Constrained in the Slight
est Degree.

The old maxim that it is necessary
to suffer in order to be beautiful is
ruled out OF court nowadays Modern
femininity insists upon being beauti
full. but she will not consent to suffer
One very interesting proof of this
fact is afforded by the new figure,
which is not to be constrained in any
way. The designers have tried to
bring a smaller waist measurement
into fashion. They have directed the
attention of their clients to the beauty
Of the hinge"
But all that happens is that It is
new decided that the figure is to be as
lissom as ever and nodded upon the
classical lines of the old Greek stat
ues, which means that corsets Of the
utmost comfort will be worn.
It is the same with gloves and
boots. Loose gloves are modish aid
footgear is made Of the most SUPPLE
and easy producing fabrics, such az
the softest leather, velvet. dana sB
and satin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
?0LLY'S MESSAGE
Parrot Acts as Go-Between and
unites Two Loving
Souls.
BY HAROLD CARTER,

Frank" said Uncle VIII, suppress.
ing g1oan of pain as he shifted his
equity leg upon the sofa and sat up to
greet his nephew, come here, you
scoundrel. How old are you?"
"Twenty-four, SIR" answered his
nephew respectfully.
''Twenty-four! And I was engaged
three times before was twenty-four'
Confound you, sir. why the deuce
won't you ask Dorothy to marry you?'
Because don't love her, my dear
uncle" answered the young man.
Love! Love! What has that got
to do with it," exclaimed the old man
irascibly. How can you help loving
every girl at your age! Confound you.
Frank, sometimes l think you are as
coldblooded as Ephraim over there. ="
Ephraim, hearing his name spoken,
stirred in his cage. and, raising one
claw, held 1t in suspense, cooked his
head, and looked at his master, his
.beak half open, his beady eyes spark
ling.
But Dorothy doesn't like me at all, -
said Frank Leasing. BE little rea-
sonable, uncle know am indebted to
you for my support and education and
my start in life, and all that, but how
in thunder can you expect me to marry
girl don't care anything about, and
who, moreover, hates the very ground
l walk on?"'
I'm not going to argue with you,
SIR" shouted the old man. But I'm
not going to see the Eastdale property
divided. It cost me thirty years Of
work to get that piece of land to-
gether, and If you don't get married I'll
Ill leave it to the Home for Decayed
Parrots that I'm contemplating estab-
fishing. So you'd better get your
stupid heads together, for this attack
of govt is likely to be my last and I'm
going to make my will tomorrow un-
less I'm BETTER
"Ha! ha!" croaked the parrot.
Serves him right! Serves him right!
Confound your impudence!'
Frank, put a cover over that bird
that's good fellow" said his uncle
pettishly. And Ephraim, thus sup
pressed, subsidized into silence.
Frank Leasing was the orphaned
child Of cousin Of William Jennings,
and the kind-hearted old merchant had
made himself responsible for his uD-
bringing. That he should marry his
daughter Dorothy had been his earn
est wish, and of late he had begun to
express it forcibly But between the
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young people feeling OF cOnstraint
had arisen which was rapidly broaden
ing into active dislike. Perhaps Doro-
thy objected to being made the sub
ject of such confidential negotiations.
At any rate, when Frank, who felt that
he might possibly learn to love his
pretty cousin, proposed to her under
the promptings of his uncle, she re-
turned a very decided no"
How dare you think that woman
would marry you when you asked her
to just because you were told to- she
demanded, standing before him with
angry eyes and flaming cheeks. You
might as we'll be Ephraim. He too
says what his master tells him to say"
From that day they avoided each
other and Uncle VIII, whose govt had
again subsidized. began reluctantly to
abandon his cherished ambition. From
that time forward he spent more and
more Of his leisure alone with the
birds, on which he seemed to pour
forth all his affection.
Perhaps 1t was duo to the contrari-
ness Of human nature. but the fact re-
mains that no sooner had Dorothy Civ
en- and Frank received the answer to
his proposal than their interest In
each other assumed a new and unex-
pected Importance Flank Leasing.
during the course of q business trip
out of town, felt the loss of his cousin
profoundly. In spite of their constant
chickering's he found himself thinking OF
her during all his spare moments and
very often in hours which he should
have devoted to his uncle's interests
1t was with happy anticipations, there
fore, that he rang the doorbell of his
uncle's house on his return, after an
absence of couple of weeks.
Hello. Frank, come in" cried his
uncle, shaking him by the hand. Con
found you, sir, I've missed you more
than I should like you to know"
'How's Dorothy, uncle?" asked his
nephew.
The old man looked at him with pa
thetic eagerness.
one We'll, liz 8TumOleu. but
Frank'-he led him into the little
room which had been fitted up as his
cousins boudoir-'you'd better try
your fortune again. Now listen to me-
and don't be q fool. Do you see
Ephraim in that corner"
At the sound of his name the parrot
gave an uneasy squawk beneath thu
cloth which covered his house.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-11-29
NO MEDICINE
But Change Of Food Gave Final Relief

Most diseases start in the alimen-
tary canal-stomach and bowels.
A great deal of our stomach and
bowel troubles come from eating too
much starchy and greasy food.
The stomach does not digest any
Of the starchy food We eat-white
bread. pastry, potatoes, oats, ETC.
these things are digested in the small
intestines, and If we eat too much, as
most of us do, the organs that should
digest this kind Of food are overcome
by excess of work, 80 that fermenta-
ton, Indigestion, and long train of
ails result.
Too much fat also is hard to digest
and this js changed into acids, sour
stomach, belching gas, and bloated,
heavy feeling.
In these conditions a change from
indigestible foods to Grape~Nuts will
work wonders in not only relieving
the distress but in building up a
strong digestion, clear brain and
steady nerves. A Wash. woman
writes:
About five years ago suffered
with bad acknowledgements. indiges-
ton. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES know
now, from overeating starchy and
greasy food.
II doctored for two years without
any benefit. The doctor told me there
was no cure for me. could not eat
anything without suffering severe
pain in my back and sides, and be-
came discouraged.
Il friend recommended Crape-Nuts
and I began to use 1t. In less than
two weeks began to feel better and
inside of two months I was . we'll
woman and have been ever since.
II can eat anything wish with
pleasure. We eat Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast and are very
fond of IT, Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs. there's q
reason 49,
Ever read the above letter4 4 new
one appears from time to time. They
afe genuine. true, and f0ll u huRaD
/ t1to9o6t. Adv @Es gfsz:%.#
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1lntinq Lace.

A weak solution Of permanganate Of
potash will tint laces that deep sha.le
Of ecru so much used at present
It must be carefully dissolved, 9TH
erwise it will produce stains which
are impossible to remove.
Test the dye with small piece II
muslin before dipping the lace If the
color is too deep, dilute the solution
until the required hue is obtained.
Never allow the lace to remain IN
the dye; simply dip in and out again.
Tea or a solution of coffee is excel
lent to tint laces. The latter pro-
duces the fashionable string colcr
Lace trimmings to match the ma
terial of the frock are much used this
season.
With two or three simple cclors
even an amateur can produce good r.
suits.