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Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Notice of Forfeiture.

To William M. ConIey: You are hereby notified that there has been expended during the wear 1911 in labor on these certain quartz claims, known as the Alas ka Belle,. Jackpot and Snowflake. lying, being and situated Tn ihe Valdez mining district, in the re- cording precinct of Valdez. in inc District of Alaska, the sum of three hundred dollars, Iawfui money of the United States, the amount required by law to hold said claims for the year, follow ing the performance of the an- nual labor; that said expenditure for lab r, as aforesaid, was made by J. W. Little. And unless with in ninety days after the comple- Lion of the. publication of this mo- tICe, to-wit: within ninety days after the 24th day of April, 1912, you contribute your portion of the. expenses of the aforesaid annual labor for said year, or your interest in said quartz claims. will be forfeite' and be- come the property of the under signed, who is your co-owner.
 J. W. LITTLE.
 Fiji st pub. Jan, 24, 1912,
 Last pub. April 25, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
A Snap

For sale at big sacrifice, the famous Ptarmigan Drop road house. Sale includes supplies on hand which are worth half the price asked. Horse, saddle, har- ness and sleighs. Stabling for 30 horses, years supply of wood all cut. This is snap for the right party to start business for small money. All goes at half price. Will give time on half purchase price if necessary. 1 have inter- ests outside which requires my time. Business will pay wages and purchase price in six months. Fine locality to prospect. Sum- mer trade always good. John Gil- lispie, proprietor, or c. c. Rob- erts, Camp Comfort, my agent, or Smith & Bunnell, Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
MANY WOULD
 REMAIN HERE Number of Enlisted Men Apply for Permission to Quit
 Service

Orders have been received at Fort LiScum for the transfer of the 16th infantry to the states. The transport BufOrd will leave San Francisco with the 3Oth in fantry on board for the north on June ist, stopping at Seattle to take on members of the signal corps sent here to relieve men who have put i'll four years in this section.
 From Seattle the Buford Will touch at Fort Seward, thence to Liscum, St Michaels and Nome, returning direct to San Francis co with the t6th from the latter port. Many of the men at Fort Llscum have put in applications for transfers to- the 30th, and not q few have asked for permission to purchase out desiring to re- |main here.
 It is not thought the transfers will be\grant9d, as it is not the policy ofEh9War department to permit menTo remain in Alaska over giyfn time. inasmuch as those seTfing here~are allowed time and'a half in their enlist ment, which goes long ways to- wards early retirement.
 When the Buford departs from 1 this port there will be but few of the old faces about the signal corps left, as most of them have remained here over their allotted time. None will be missed more than the boys attached to !hc sig nal station here, who have be. come a part and parcel If ouI community and are look.m upoI
 as our own people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Motioe to Creditors.

Tn the Probate Court, Valdez Pre-
 cinct, Third Judicial Division,
 Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Charles w. Shelley, deceased.-- Notice to Creditors.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Charles W. Shelley, de- ceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the. said estate, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six (6) months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator at the office Of Smith, Bunnell & Web cir, at Valdez, Alaska, tho same being the place for the transac- non of the business of said es- tate.
 Dated at Valdez. Alaska, this 9th day of April, 1912.
 ED. WOOD, Administrator of the estate of
 Charles W. Shelley, decea ased.
 First pub. April g, 1912.
 Last pub. May 8, 1912.
 nhonrihn fnp Inc nrn,nonSo-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Notice of ForfeItnre.

To Carl +. Hartman. MabeI Hartman and L. w. Russell: You and each of you are hereby nofiN fled that there has been expended during the year 1911 in labor on those. certain lode mining claims situated on Long GlacieP River Kotsina River drainage. Chitina recording district, Alaska. toN Wit: The Lucy, Alice, George, heo Lead, Anaconda. Emma, Dick, maud, Susie, Rose, Big Jim, Lit tie Jim, Phyllis and North Star. the sum of $i ,400.00 fourteen nundred dollars), lawful money of the United States, the amount required ny law to hold said claims for the year following tho performance of the annual labor: that said expenditure for labor aforesaid was made by Patrick Murphy and James Fish, the CO., owners of said c.aims. And un- less within ninety daya after the completion of the publication of this notice, to-wit: within ninety days after the 9th day of July, 1912, you contribute your portion or tho. expenses of the aforesaid annual labor for said year, your interest in said lode claims will be forfeited and become ihS prop. erty of the undersigned, who aI,
 PXTRICK MURPHY.
 JAMES FISH.
 Date of first pub. April 10, 'i2.
 Date of last pub. July 9, 1912.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Stul's jcwelry 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., 1912-04-25
FIND EASY SHEDDING OH THE GLACIER

Rapid progress is being made by the Cameron-Johnson people in getting their machinery, SUD- plies and building material 10 their properties. If nothing un- forseen happens they expect to have everything landed on the ground by Wednesday next.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Weather Rspor1.

BaTometic pressure. 30. .OO7 Temperature at D. m...3G Maximum temperature. ;. .58 Minimum temperature. ,. .22 Mean temperature. .......iO Clear, calm.
 k. M. BLADE, Observer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The Grand hotel under new management. Rooms 25c and up. Laundry in connection. Mrs. II. Sharts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Preliminary rifle practice be- gan al Fort Liscum this morn- ing. IL is the intention to con- pletc this years rifle practice be- fore leaving for the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The storm front of the Orph- cum thcater will be pulled down and the inside thoroughly fumi- gated and cleaned for spring.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Whom In Maad

or drugs and drug sundr,cs visit the Dependable Druggists.
 Owl Drug Co. Inc.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

SilVerman will call for and de. liver your goods, phone i98,
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The Keystone Bathhouse fur niturc for sale. Keystone avenue
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
LOCAL ITEMS

The launch B. F. NJ. left for Columbia glacier today.
 Mr. Warner, who started on the town survey last sumner, writes that h" will return to complete his task carly in May.
 For Rent. Nice quiet rooms in bachelor apartments with or without board. phonc i2O.
 Miners arriving from Beaver Dam expect big things doing there this spring.
 SIX HOLE RANGE--for sale Good condition. Bargain. En- Gu.rc Exchange.
 The installation of the new en- zine house clock has been post pOncd untii such time as the fire department hr!ds it's next meet ing.
 Cream wafflcs ana honey 25c at the Valdez Cafe.
 Something doing at the Orph- cum tonight, as fine new pictures arrived on this boat. Change to- night.
 The Keystone bathhOusr on Keystone avenue has been re- opened.
 Duncan Stewart left on the Northwestern for Seward to look after his mining property.
 FOR SALE CHEAP--Power dory. Apply Pete Cashman.
 Lieut.. EdgertOn will meet Col. Richardson in Seattle, where they will confer over Alaskan road af- fairs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

1fs you are out of letterheads call and see our new line of bond papers. The finest ever brought to Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Silverman will call for and de- iver your goods, phone t9s.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The only practical tailor Tn valdez, Ben Silver man. Phone 19S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

For Rent. Nice quiet rooms Tn bachelor apartments with OF without board. Dhonc i2O.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
looki lookI Lookl

Ladies and gents, black and tan shoes cleaned and shined. SeeI Johnnie, the bootblack, Pioneer Barber Shop.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Stull's jcwclry 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.
 FOR RENT--Light and warm room at the Reynolds House. Mrs. l.. A. Depuy, Prop. A few sacks of Early Ohio seed potat""s at Kings Grocery. g
 See German, the dentist, over Owl Drug Store. Examination free. Phone i9. The Seward Gateway is on sale at the Valdez Drug Co. if
 It. costs no more to get your clothing cleaned and rcsscd at SllNerInan's. Phone f98. Say! The Valdez Cafe is one good place to eat. Willing Man Will Do liolSc and carpet cleaning with vacuum cleaner, and odd jobs. Robert M"tiram, phone if. 3t
 The only practical tailor Tn Valdez, Ben Silver man. Phone i9s.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The launch B. +. NJ. left fuI Columbia glacier today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Mr. Warner, who started on the town survey last summer, writes that he will return to complete his task carly in May.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Miners arriving from Beaver Dam expect big things doing lhcr, this spring.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Willing Man Will Do

House and carpet cleaning will vacuum cleaner, and odd jobs Robert Mntiram, phone if. 3t
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Lieut.. EdgertOn will meet Col. Richardson in Seattle, where they will confer over Alaskan road af- fairs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

SIX HOLE RANGE--for sale Good condition. Bargain. En- qu.rc Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

FOR RENT--Light and warI room at the Reynolds House. Mr! l.. X. Depuy, Prop.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Subscribe for the Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25
Say!

The Valdez Cafe is one good place to cat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

A few sacks of Early Ohio see potatoes at king's Grocery. B
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

FOR SALE CHEAP--Power dory. Apply Pete Cashman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

It costs no more to get you1 ci0thInG cleaned and pres scd at SllvcrInan'S. Phone f9S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

See German, the dentist, oveI Owl Drug Store. Examination free. Phone 19.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

Duncan Stewart left on the Northwestern for Seward to look after his mining property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

[. BLADE, Observer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-04-25

The Seward Gateway is on saIt at the Valdez Drug Co. if
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

but he's natural born angel to
dogs"
We'll. If must, must" she
sobbed. Poor little Snoozleums! Can
he come back and see me tomorrow p.
Il reckon p'haps you'd better visit
him."
Poor dear little noozleums-good
night. my little darling. Poor little
child-it's the first night he's slept
all by his little lonesome, and"
The porter was growing desperate.
He ciapped his hands together i'm
patiently and urged: Il think | hear
that conducta comm" 9
The ruse succeeded. Marjorie fair
ly forced the dog on him. Quick
hide him-hurry!" she gasped, and
sank on the seat completely crushed.
III be SO lonesome without Snoozie-
ums."
Mallory felt called upon to remind
her of his presence.
i must find clergyman" he whts.
pered. I'll be back the minute / IND
one. and I'll bring him with me-"
The porter thought he wanted the
dog back. and quickened his pace till
he reached the corridor, where Mai
Tory overlook him and asked. In an
enort at casual indifference, IL he had
seen anything Of a clergyman ON
board
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
SECURE FERTILE
MATCHING EGGS


The Maryland station recently made
test to determine the time required
for eggs to become fertile after a male
has been added to the breeding pen.
Twenty single comb White Leghorns.
housed without runs, were kept from
the male birds for three months. A
cockerel Of the same variety was add
ed, and on the fourth day following
ten eggs were laid. seven of which
were fertile.
In another test, using eighteen
Rhode Island Red pullets and one
White Plymouth Rock cockerei, four
eggs were laid on the seventh day. and
all were fertile, six laid on the eighth
day. three being fertile. In another
test, using a pen of the same breeds.
eight eggs were laid on the eighth day.
all being fertile.
These tests, while not conclusive.
seem to indicate that 1t is safe to save
eggs for Matching from a pen Of Leg
horn hens after the male bird has
been in -four. days. In the case Of the
larger or the general purpose fowl, the
results show that possibly a longer
period should be allowed to lapse.
seven days being the time In this in.
stance where the Rhode Island Reds
are used. 1t is possible, however, that
the crossing of the breeds may have
something to do with the longer pc
Rod.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
CULTIVATE in
CELERY PATCH
Work Should Begin After Plants
are Well Started An July
Keep Soil Out OF
Plant.

After the celery plants are well
started In July. commence to cult
vate. It is much better to give a shall
low cultivation rather than deeper
ones, as the roots Of celery grow quite
near the surface, and cultivating two
inches deep will accomplish just as
much as four inches, provided, OF
course, that the ground is cultivated
often enough to keep a mulch Of
loose soil. When the plants have at
tanned a height of about ten inches
blanching may be started.
Usually the plants will be quite
spreading, and they should be first
gathered together, and held in place
with one hand, while the soil is drawn
to them with hoe In the other hand.
Care should be exercised that no soil
gets into the heart Of the plant. This
is likely to cause the plant to rot
Killing should not be done when the
ground is dry enough to crumble. II
done when the soil. Is wet the plants
are liable to rust On small scale
celery may be blanched by putting
boards inch thick and 2 to IA inches
wide on each side Of the row and fill
ing the space around the plants with
sawdust or soil.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
BATS OF VALUE
TO THE FARMER
Besides Destroying Mosquitoes
and Other Noxious insects
Guano Deposits
Are Rich.

(By II. w. HENsHAw, Chief Biological
Survey, Department Of Agriculture.)
There Is no doubt OF the great value
OF bats In the destruction of mosqui.
toes and other noxious insects, espe-
cially beetles. For years we have been
interested in the subject and have ex-
amined many bat stomachs, with q
view to finding out the precise species
upon which the different bats feed.
The investigation, however, is beset
with difficulties owing to the fact that
bats habitually seem to thoroughly
chew their insect food before swaI-
lowing 1t. with the result that the de-
termination even OF general insects
taken for food is very dificult, while
the Identification Of soft-bodied insects
like mosquitoes Is practically impos-
sible. Because they destroy so many
insects We advocate the protection OF
bats wherever they occur.
None OF the species that inhabit the
United States do any harm, although
they sometimes cause annoyance by
congregating in large numbers in the
attics or under the caves OF country
houses, when the noise they make
coming and going frequently disturbs
the inmates Of the house. This trouble,
however, can always be easily cured
by stopping up the holes and compel
ing the bats to take up their residence
elsewhere.
In connection with the economic Inn
portance OF bats the value of their
guano as a fertilizer is not to be over
looked, as 1t brings high price wher-
ever 1t can be obtained in marketable
quantities. In fact, the erection of
artificial shelters for bats for the pur-
pose of obtaining the guano has fire.
quently been advocated, as also has
an attempt to increase the number Of
the mammals. having In mind their
destruction Of noxious insects, espe-
cially mosquitoes.
We know Of at least one instance,
In Mexico, where small dwelling was
given up to the exclusive use OF bats
for the purpose Of annually or semi
annually gathering the guano for sale.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
FEEDER RACKS SAVE FODDER AND LABOR
seIfFeeder Racks Which Considerable Labor

Y
selffeeder racks. It makes a differ
ence of AZ cents In the cost secur-
Ing each 100 pounds of grain. These
results were secured on alfalfa valued
at IS per ton. With a higher price
the difference would be correspond
ingly greater.
These self-feeding racks cost 81 per
running foot completed. They had the
ordinary capacity Of four lambs per
running foot, two on each side, not so
much space being required at a
self-feeder as at an ordinary rack,
since all the lambs will not eat at
one time, AS already stated, the saw
ing in this one experiment amounted
to AZ cents per 100 pounds OF gain.
This is equal to about IA cents on
each lamb. Counting four lambs per
running foot, this would make a saw
ing on one seasons operations Of Sc
cents. In other words, the rack would
pay for itself in two years. 1t is
thought that when a type Of self.
feeder Is developed for handling
chopped hay better results may be Sc
cured from 1t than have hitherto been
possible, by reducing the waste caused
by wind.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

Self.feeder racks for supplying
roughage to sheep or cattle are not
only the means OF saving consider
able labor, but, according to tests
made at the Colorado experiment
station, are the means of saving a
great deal Of hay. One lot of lambs at
this station were fed whole hay In q
self-feeder rack, and another lot
whole hay in racks on the ground,
such as are in common use in many
sections of the country. The average
gain OF these two lots was practically
the same, the lot feeding from the
self-feeder averaging only one pound
heavier than the other, says the
American Agriculturist. Also, the
grain consumed varied but little, be-
ing only nine pounds more for 100
pound gain In the first lot than In
the second. The great saving came in
the cost Of roughage.
The lot eating from the self-feeder
consumed COL pounds of hay for each
100 pounds Of gain, and those eating
Off the ground consumed 1873 pounds
of hay for each 100 pounds Of gain.
This indicates a difference Of prac-
tically 20 per cent. in favor Of the
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
KEY TO SUCCESS
ON DAIRY FARM
More Can be Accomplished when
Farmer and Animate arc
Care-Free and Con.
tented An Mind.
tBy B. L. oUTNAM.)

The dairyman who is looking for
results will not allow the dog or the
small boy to worry his cows. He
knows that II he wants well filled
pail they must not be frightened but
kept quiet and content.
The grower Of beef cattle IL sure
10 weed out the one that is continual
ly bawling, when 1t should be grazing,
Tor the. simple reason that there is
more waste than gain Of adipose It's
sue at such q time. The stock con-
tent to feed upon the good pasture
Ut hand rather than busy themselves
trying to break into forbidden fields,
possibly not nearly as good. are the
ones that make the most gain In
weight.
The hen that is logged every time
she finds a nice soft place to scratch
ls not the one that makes the best
egg record. She may be hard on the
garden, but good fence would easily
Ok that. Do not discourage her nat
ural efforts and then expect her to do
her best for you.
The horse that Is compelled to fight
dies continually cannot get In a full
days work. or at least'af it does there
s less In stamina, which eventually
tells on the life work of the animal.
Neither can 1t do It's best with an i'll
fitting harness. The horse that is
comfortable and in good spirits is the
one which makes the record.
A flock of sheep harassed by dogs
soon show the trouble in their general
condition as surely as In their manner.
Fleetness of foot Is not one of the
characteristics Of the animal and when
this is enforced as means OF preser-
vation it is to the detriment Of the
flock.
The farmer and his family, as well
as his stock, accomplish more when
care-free and in a happy turn OF
mind. All nature is fresh and cheer
full It is profitable for us to be like
wise!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
CHAPTER XII.

Tho Needle In the Haystack.
The almost-married couple sat Ions
In mutual terror and common par
alysis of ingenuity.
Marjorie was awakened from hel
trance Of hamilton by the porter's
voice. His plantation voice was or
dinarily as thick and sweet as his OWE
New Orleans sorghum, but now 1t had
a bitterness that curdled the blood:
'Scuse me, but how did you-aH gil
that theah dog In this heah cah?"/
"Snoozleums is always with me.
said Marjorie briskly, as II that set
tied It, and turned for confirmation
to the dog himself. aren't you
Snoozleums?"
Well" the porter drawled, trying
to be gracious with his great power
the rules don't low no live stock ir
the sleepin' cars. 'ceptin' humans
Marjorie rewarded his condescen
sion with a blunt: "Snoozieums Ii
more human than you are"
II p'sume he IS" the porter ad
mitted, but he can't make up berths
Anyway. the rules says dogs goes
with the baggage"
Marjorie swept rules aside with Q
defiant: Il don't care. won't be
separated from my Snoozleums."
The porter tried persuasion: You
BETA femme take him, the conducts
Is wuss'n what / am. He th'owed q
couple Of dogs out the window trIr
befo' last"
The brute!"
"Oh, yassum. he is = regular brute
He just loves to hear m splosh when
they light"
Noting the SILVER that shook the
girl. the porter offered bit OF con-
ISOLATION:
Better femme have the pore little
thing up in the baggage cab. He'll be
in charge of lovely baggage-smash
err"
Are you sure he's a nice man?"
"Oh, yassum, he's death on trunks,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

Was II" the other muttered.
Wasn't ! run out of there by one OF
my audiences. was givin' hypnotic
demonstrations. and | had a run-in
with one OF my horses and he done
me dirt. Right in the midst of one
of his cataleptic frances, he got down
from the chairs where l had stretched
him out and hoilered: He's a bum
faker. gents, and owes me two weeks
pay Thank Gawd. there was a back
door openin' on dark alley Ieadin.
to the switch yard. caught q ca.
boose just as a freight train was pull.
in out"
Mallory could hardly get strength
to rise and continue hts search ON
his way forward he met the conductor,
crossing vestibule between cars. A
happy thought occurred to Mallory.
He said:
Excuse me. but have You any
preachers on boardf"
None so far"
Are you sure?"
Positive" VT
How can you teIIr-
well. II q grown man offers me D
half-fare ticket, guess that's pref
ty good sign, amt NJ"
Mallory guessed that It was. and
turned back, hopeless and helpless.
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