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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
FLOATING SHOOK HANDS.
Legend of the Famous School of St
 Denis, Near Paris.

Most English people who have been in France know of the famous school of St. Denis, near Paris, where the daughters of army and naval officers belonging to the Le- zion d'Honneur are educated free. Here is one of the many interesting stories which are repeated to every newcomer, freezing the marrow in her bones, for the French girl is naturally superstitious.
 In one of the long pillared gal leries leading from one wing to another small patches of white are to be seen floating about at dusk. But those patches are dreaded, for they arc nothing less than ghostly hands trying to find unwary girls to drag them to their death, as years ago they dragged three of their number. A pupil having had a fainting fit in class, her mistress sent her with an' older girl to the in- frmary, to reach which it was nec- essary to cross the haunted cloister. Surprised at the delay of the sec ond girl, the teacher sent third to fetch her back, but the third also failed to return.
 Thoroughly alarmed, the mistress decided to go herself to see what was detaining them, and two of the bigger pupils accompanied her. Crossing the gallery through which the girls had to pass on their way, they noticed what they thought were pieces of paper floating to- ward them between the great pill lars, but when at closer quarters the mortified girls saw that what seemed to be paper was in reality hand, or rather many hands, trying to seize them. =.
 Then came race for life, for, though the terrified girls ran as they had never done before, the mysterious hands seemed to gain on them. However, the mistress managed to save herself and her charges. Some hours after the bodies of the three pupils who had been sent to the infirmary were found at the bottom of the stone steps quite dead.
 And the new girl trembles and looks fcarfully out of the great win dows, dreading and yet longing to see the white patches floating in the cloistcrs of the famous building.- Pcarson's Weekly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1913.
STAND TOGETHER FOR ALASKA.

Washington's delegation iii con- gress, the two senators and five rep resentatives, upon the opening of the regular session in December, says the Seattle PostIntelligencer, should unite, for once, and give whole-heart- ed, undivided support to the bills fla vorably reported to the Senate and House for the construction of gov ernment railroad lines from the Alas kan coast to the coal fields and in- terior of the territory.
 The two bills, in purport, if not in detail, contain practically the same provisions. They authorize the ex- penditure of $40,OOo,O0O, or a sum thereabout, under the direction of the president, for railroad building to open up the territory.
 If our two senators and five repre- sentatives really have the interests of Alaska and the whole of this North Pacific coast country at heart, if they are progressive and constructive statesmen, and responsive to the aroused public sentiment of the land which is today in sympathy with this belated measure of relief, they will get together and jointly push this leg islaticn
 What is needed is not passive, per functory support, but an active and combined effort that will command the attention of congress and enlist the activities of all the fair-dealing lawmakers at Washington. The ar guments in favor of the proposed method of relief are overwhelming and will be irresistible, if properly presented It is incumbent upon these Washinsto statemen to brush aside and .oraet personal and polit- 1Cal diffc, e,f es and conflicting am titions, for the moment, at least, and make connon cause in behalf of long, neglected Alaska.
 To do effective service they must not only cct unitedly and pr.i to- aether d.terminedly, but it is incum- bent upon them to enter the regular session with full knowledge of Alas ka, prepared to present it's needs and particularly to show the imperative, urgent necessity ot transportation fa- cilities to insure the development of the rich resources of the territory.
 The Alaskan measure is in a strat- egic position, holding place on the Senate calendar and having been made the special order for December 8th. It has the support of the ad- ministration and the outlook for it's early passage is bright. But the Washington delegation can easily inn peril it, either by seeking impossible amendments or by lukewarm or neg ative support. It is their duty to Alaska and the state and to the whole coast to act unitedly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
A Use For His Obituary.

A well meaning and conscientious editor on being shown by the man most interested that the death of the commandant was falsely re- ported in his paper, apologized pro- fusely and offered to make it all right.
 "We'll print correction at once.' y he said.
 "Well," said the man who wasn't dead. perhaps it would be better to let if stand. T'll show it to my friends when they want to borrow money"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
Schedule of the Dona,dson.

Schedule of the Donaldson.
 The following schedule for the launch Lieut.. c. V. Donaldson" will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked.
 Daily, Saturday and Sunday except ed:
 Leave Fort L.scum, Alaska, 8:15 a. m. and 1:15 p. m.
 Leave Valdez, Alaska, 9:45 a. m.. 2 p. m. and 5:30 p. m.
 Tuesdays:
 Leave Fort Liscum, Alaska, 8:15 a. m., 1:15 p. m. and p. m.
 Leave Valdez, Alaska, 9:45 a. m.. p. m. and 5:30 p. m.
 Saturdays:
 Leave Fort Liscum, Alaska, 1:15 D.. m. and p. n.
 Leave Valdez, Alaska, 400 p. m. and 10:30 p. m. ..,
 There will be no trips for the launch on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, these days being us- ed to clean boilers.
 Special trips or cancelling of the above will be made without notice only to meet exigencies of the ser vice. '"" By order of Lieut.. Col. O'Neil. R. G. SHERRARD, Second Lieut.. 3oth Infantry, Quar- termaster.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Turkeys are their chief game and be- cause of the disappearance of the grasshoppers the flocks seek feed at long distances from home. H. L.. Newby, who lives five miles south east of Eldorado, has seventy white Holland turkeys which he took to his brothers in the Flint Hills. Next morning two coyotes ran into the barn and killed four of them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
Askjnu Too Much.

Mrs. Richquick-John, I want you to buy a new parlor suit.
 MT. Richquick-Maria, 1've been agreeable enough so far to get diff ferent clothes for morning. noon, afternoon and night, but Pm con- sarned if I'll change lem every time l go into . different room."-h- change.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Fancy Meerschaum Pipes special. priced at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Frank Willard has recovered from his attack of la grippe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Turkeys are their chief game and be- cause of the disappearance of the grasshoppers the flocks seek feed at long distances from home. H. L. Newby, who lives five miles south east of Eldorado, has seventy white Holland turkeys which he took to his brothers in the Flint Hills. Next morning two coyotes ran into the barn and killed four of them.
 LOCAL sREv.T,Es.
 Jim Black is in town from down the Sound.
 H. P. Sullivan is able to be about again.
 Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev' cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
 Riddles Christmas chairs and rock CTS at Rudolph's.
 Special Saturday change of pro- gram tonight at the Orpheum.
 Fancy Meerschaum Pipes specially priced at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Frank Willard has recovered from his attack of la grippe.
 The Valdez Drug Co. has an elegant stock of Hammered Brass Ornaments.
 The regular weekly Moose dance this evening. Coffee at twelve.
 FOR RENT-Horse and cutter; see Charley Johnson at the Alameda.
 The best place to eat is at The Delmonico's at the Big Place. Open for business next Monday. 6-7-8
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 1898.
 MT. and Mrs. William Crawford have returned to Valdez from the Gold King property.
 s. Blum < Co. are showing the largest line of Xmax goods in town.
 J. c. Martin is expected to return to Valdez on one of the next steam CTS.
 Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at the Valdez Cafe, after z p. m. If
 The Prospector is indebted to Sen ator Willard for copy of the Alas ka laws passed at the last session of the territorial legislature.
 WANTED-An experienced ironer, apply Independent Laundry.
 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-S
 The Mcintosh teams are expected in Valdez tomorrow morning. They left Beaver Dam yesterday morning for Valdez and will break the trail across the summit.
 Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev- cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
 Captain and Mrs. Carleton were visitors to Valdez today.
 Al. Sullivan is able to be up and will be back at work next Monday.
 s. Blum & Co. are sole agents for Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits.
 FOR SALE-A fine piano, reason able. apply to Lieut.. Sherrard at Fort Liscum.
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor Telephone 198.
 Fine watch and iewelry repairing all work guaranteed. H. V. Hern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Fresh eastern oysters at the Var deg Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Special Saturday change of pro gram tonight at the Orpheum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

The Valdez Drug Co. has an elegant stock of Hammered Brass Ornaments
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Fine watch and iewelry repairing all work guaranteed. H. V. Hern' don. witl Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Riddles Christmas chairs and rock CTS at Rudolph's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Fresh Seal shipped oysters on ev cry boat for Frye-Bruhn Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 19S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Pontiac, Kan.-Coyotes not only arc numerous in this locality. but they are unusually bold, following the poul- try into the yards in some cases.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
QUEER NEWS FROM
 THE ANIMAL WORLD

Wallace, Idaho.-A bear. more hun gry than wise, strolled into Wallace at night and for an hour or two there was excitement until the animal was lasooed and made prisoner. Bruin was first noticed crossing the rail road tracks opposite the baseball park Becoming frightened at the headlight of an engine, he crossed the river crawled over the retaining wall, passed through the library park and walking through the Kelly flats final ly entered the woodshed of John Ma honey, where he discovered box of plums.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Tokio, Japan.-The entire popula- tion of the small island of Nakashi- ma, of the ten island group in south ern Japan, has been threatened with extermination by veritable plague of rats. Nakashima is inhabited by a dozen families, all engaged in az riculture. The rodents increased there at such an enormous rate that they absolutely took possession of the island, ravaging he farms "nd de- vastating the crops, and actually at- tacking cattle and other live stock. The inhabitants killed or captured B. 900 of them, but not before they had lost all their provisions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

The regular weekly Moose dance this evening" Coffee at twelve.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

FOR RENT--Horse and cutter; sec Charley Johnson at the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

FOR SALE-A fine piano, reason able. apply to Lieut.. Sherrard at Fort Liscum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
LOCAL RREV!7IES.

Jim Black is in town from down the Sound
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

H. P. Sullivan is able to be about again.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

The best place to eat is at The Delmonicos at the Big Place. Open for business next Monday 67-8
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

The Prospector is indebted to Sen ator Willard for copy of the Alas ka laws passed at the last session of the territorial legislature.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

s. Blum & Co. are sole agents for Hart Schaffner & Marx fine suits.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 1898.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

J. c. Martin is expected to return to Valdez on one of the next steam CTS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

MT. and Mrs. William Crawford have returned to Valdez from the Gold King property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Al. Sullivan is able to be up and will be back at work next Monday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

Chinese Chop Suey and Noodles at the Valdez Cafe, after z p. m. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06
WANTED-An experienced ironel apply Independent Laundry.

The Delmonico Eating House will be open for business next Monday at the Big Place. The best place in town to get square meal. Prices reasonable. Joe Mccoy, Prop. 6-7-S
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-06

s. Blum & Go. are showing the largest line of Xmax goods in town.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
BUSINESS FIRMS
REQUESTED To CLOSE

The members Of the board OF direc-
tors of the Canon City Chamber Of
Commerce request that all places OF
business In Canon City be closed
Thursday. October 30th. from one to
four o'clock in the afternoon on ac-
count of the Wild West day program
at the fair grounds. All merchants
and others engaged in business seen
by the secretary OF the chamber OF
commerce In relation to the matter
have agreed to close the'- ices OF
employment during the hours desig-
mated and to cooperate for the sue
cess Nof-tife days festivities. Every
body is asked to boost for the occa-
sion and help make the affair the most
notable of its kind in the history Of
Fremont county.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
cER1!FIcATIoN OF
PROPERTY MADE

County Assessor II. ]. Craig COM
plying with the provisions of the law
has certified to the clerks OF the vari-
GUS municipalities and school districts
OF the county the amount of assess
able property within their limits on
the 25th day OF October. 1913. Upon
these certificates the tax levy will be
made for the next fiscal year; the
amount in each instance being COM
municated to the board of county
commissioners. which Will in turn GER
tify them back to the assessor for rec
ord. who will then refer them to the
county treasurer for collection when
due
II is impossible at this time to give
the corrected figures showing the to-
tai assessment OF taxable property in
Fremont county as some changes have
been made within the last few days by
the tax commission in the assessment
of some of the transportation COM
panies operating over the railroad
lines in this county; the majority Of
which will be taxed on an assessment
OF about what they were twelve
months ago. The valuation OF the
property owned by these transporta-
ton companies is fixed by the tax
commission, instead of by the county
assessors OF the state. With the twen-
ty-hve percent addition made by the
state tax commission over and above
the figures OF the county assessor the
valuation of all taxable property in
Fremont county at present is approx
imateiy s22.797 SOS. To meet the raise
made by the tax commission a blank
ct increase of twenty-five per cent has
been made in this county to the vaiua-
ton figures obtained by the assessor
and his deputies. This blanket in
crease has been made IN every county
in Colorado in which an added salua-
tion OF property was made by the tax
commission.
The assessed valuation OF taxable
property in Canon City this year. ac-
cording TO the returns made by Mr..
Craig. Ia si.635.176. In South Canon
1t is s5si.s7o: East Canon ss5s.sii;
Florence s2.14s.5ss In school district
No. 1. It is s5.s1s.7so.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
Returned Home from Ranch.

John Howard OF 603 Greenwood ave-
nue. returned home Tuesday from his
ranch In the western part of the
county. He says there is considerable
snow along the crest OF the main
range as a result of the recent storms
rather more In fact than is usual at
this time of the year. Its fall thus
early In the season. according to Mr..
Howard. VIII assure its packing dur
ing the winter months and furnish
basis Cor a good supply Of water
for irrigation purposes NEXT summer. !.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
IN THE GOVERN CASE

Evidence was produced at the trial
OF the case against James n. Govern.
In the county court on Monday. tend
ling to show that the defendant was
innocent OF any consciousness OF
wrong doing In delivering intoxscants
from the consisnor to the pure haser
in dry territory and. on the recon-
mendation OF the district attorney, he
was given the minimum sentence un-
der the law. Govern stated that he
had been informed by certain mem
bers of the city council that the mere
delivery of such goods In the ordi-
nary course of his business as team
ster, where they had been purchased
by consignees from a regularly IL
censed dealer outside the limits of
the prohibited territory. was entirely
legitimate and could not be construed
to be n violation of the law. Acting
on this theory he had delivered for the
dealer in Florence a dozen and half
bottles OF beer to the purchaser here.
receiving for so doing only such COM
pensation as would have been given
him for the delivery Of any other box
OF package OF merchandise Of like size
and weight
Govern at first entered a plea OF not
guilty. but later amended IL to one OF
guilty Under a recent decision OF the
supreme court it was held that the
delivery OF intoxicating liquors OF
any kind in dry territory by rail-
road or express company. or by any
other means or agency. constituted
an offense against the law and that
those doing SO we're amenable to pun
ishment the same as the principals to
the transaction. The court further
held that the actual sale is made when
the contraband article Is delivered 10
the consignee and the collection Of the
charges made. instead Of at the time
when the contract is made with the
dealer.
Govern said that he had no idea that
he was breaking the law In making
the delivery OF the beer in the case
for which he was arrested and that
he would carefully refrain from It's
violation now that he understood rs
Interpretation. In fixing the punish
ment Judge Cooper stated that the
penalties provided by law for crimes
OF any kind were designed to be de-
torrents against a repetition of such
offenses and should not be regarded
as persecution. In view Of the mis-
apprehension OF the defendant Of the
full import and meaning OF the stat
ute the court imposed the lightest
sentence possible. but stated that
second violation wiuld not be regarded
with any leniency and that a second
violation would be visited with the
maximum punishment prescribed by
the statute.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
A GREAT MOVING
PICTURE Film

One OF the greatest series OF moving
picture films ever taken at a penal
institution In the United States has
just been completed by the Colorado
Moving Picture company ut the state
penitentiary here, and will be shown
In all parts OF the country. The
films have an aggregate length of
about four thousand feet and depict
every part OF the prison. as we'll as
the convicts and their employments-
They will show the prisoners at work
and at play. at their chapel services.
at work in the gardens and on the
streets, In fact the daily routine OF
their lives will be represented in pic
ture. Scenes we're taken at the prison
road making camps for the purpose
OF showing the condition Of the state
highways. made possible by convict
labor. The various prison farms
we're likewise brought under the
range OF the camera and the films
will show to the people OF other
states how the Colorado state peni-
tentiay is made In a large measure
self-supporting.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
THE BAND
CARNIVAL A
BIG SUCCESS

Did you attend the band carnival
in Keables block. 41S-il5 Main street
Tuesday night? II not you missed the
musical and amusement treat of the
season according to those who were
there Prof Tremayne. band director
and carnival promoter, says the affair
surpassed expectations in the matter
of attendance and eclipsed in beauty
and In the character OF its entertain
Inent features the big band carnival
Mt Louisville, Kentucky. a few years
ago In which he was a participant.
II you are deprived of the pleasure
of being present at the carnival Tues
day uight you can console yourself
with the assurance that you can make
amends for your mistake by attending
1t this evening. Thursday evening and
Friday evening: which you will, Of
course, want to do. Everything Is
first class and there is whirl and
gayety about the carnival that well
befits its name. II is interesting. di-
verting, delightful from start to finish
and you leave for home when all is
over marveliing at the uniqueness and
originality of the performance.
There are some twenty booths in
the building. every one of them a fun
maker. that should be seen by the
visitor. or their character nothing
need be said at this time; suffice II
to state that they will be a surprise
and a revelation to their patrons and
are we'll worth the small fee charged
for their Inspection.
The building is brilliantly illumi-
mated with strings OF incandescent
lights, the contribution OF the A.
kansas Valley Railway. Light & Pow
er company to the success Of the car
nival. and with Japanese transpar-
encies. Every provision is made for
the comfort of the visitor and an ev-
ening spent at the carnival will
please the most exacting and fastidi-
Gus OF its patrons. There Is some
thing doing every minute. but the
rapid procession of events does not
tire the visitor. On the contrary u
thrills and pleases. When the band
is not playing. or some other musical
feature is not on, there is a vaude-
vile stunt" in progress to enlist at
tention. The affair is like section
OF the famed Midway Plais.rc, at the
Chicago fair of 1892. or OF bit OF
coney Island. in its mirth provoking
features. II should be seen, rather
than described. The fun is arp,rent
to the visitor. but cannot ho relati J
even with approximate exactness. for
like the wonders of Solomon's glory
"the half cannot be told" Go tonight
yourself and be spectator OF the hi
larity.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-10-30
Order No. 3.

As the Rev Cyrus A. Brooks. our
department commander. IL to occupy
the pulpit of the Methodist Episcopal
church; Sunday evening. Nov. 2. 1913
all comrades of Greenwood Post. No
10, G. A. r., are hereby ordered Ia
assemble at their hall Sunday even
inb. November End, 1913, at O'Clock
sharp. for the purpose OF attending the
evening service In body.
NJ. r. GERAGHTY. Commander
J. s. BowLBY. Adjutant.-adv. 24St5