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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
BRIGHTON HAS EVENTFUL TRIP
Proved the Superstition That Trouble Follows When a Cat is Taken on
 Board the Craft.

It is notorious that persons who follow the sea for a livelihood are superstitious that trouble is sure to come if a cat is carried on the ship. The crew and passengers of the Brighton are willing to put in with the rest of the old salts after their experience on the last trip. Some time ago some person took cat down the Sound to Hummer bay and left it there when they quit camp. The crew Of the Brighton are humane fellows and determined to brave the fates in an effort to res cue pussy from her lonesome posi- tion by bringing her to town. No sooner was pussy comfortably install ed on board than. things began to happen.
 Teddy Lindsay, the engineer. was the first to be visited by the hoodoo. His shirt sleeve caught in the set bolt of the shaft and only for his pres ence of mind he would have been badly crippled When he realized what was happening he threw his strength into resistance and the heavy woolen shirt parted down the back and sleeve and wrapped itself around the shaft. His arm was bad ly bruised but he is thankful that it was no worse, as he might easily have been seriously hurt
 The Brighton ran into a storm af ter coming through Esther passage, which delayed her day. Next day she ventured out and reached Byers island, but as the storm was still raging and the weather was heavy the captain decided to remain there until morning. They hoped that the hoodoo which had been on the job so steadily had grown tired. They were mistaken. The storm continued and they lost 9 dory which was in tow To cap the climax when they came through the narrows they ran into a heavy snow storm and lost their reck- oning and landed on the mud bank east of the city dock. The tide was out and the launch was hung up for several hours before the rising tide released her and she reached the wharf
 The crew brought pussy to town all right but they do not want her trips, especially during the winter season. They know when they have had enough.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
WANT WHARFS|TE
 !FF0|R FOR MIDAS ] !! 4 ] MINE I
Engineer Storm Has Crew of Men and PiIedriver Working to Locate
 Site Near Ft. Liscum.

Engineer L. w. Storm mas crew of men and a piledriver at work near
 Fort Liscum to ll cate the best site possible for a wharf for loading the ore to be taken from the Midas mine
 in Solomon basin and shipped to the company smelters in British Colum-
 bia.
 For the past few weeks MT. Storm has been surveying and mapping the country for the tam and the wharf and also to show the outcroppings of ore and the work already done
 the claims, also showing the site o the proposed buildings necessary for
 working the claims.
 The work is being done under the direction of the superintendent mines for tn company, who visited the ground several weeks ago and outlined the work. It is expected that large force of men will be put to work on the claims in the next few weeks as soon as the officials arrive from Victoria.
 The company also anticipate plac- ing number of freight carriers on the run from Vancouver to-. Valdez. bringing merchandise north and talk ing the ore south.
 When active operations are started on the Midas it is expected that fully five hundred men will be employed on the property. .-.
 The Midas was developed by p- cal company 'n:which George Treat. Al. Grigsby, Wm. Wilson, Wm. Fini- cal, Sandy Carson, John Cantlin,, Ed. Smith and s. Blum were large stock holders. It was later bonded to Stephen Birch and through a ,disa- greement between the owners and the Alaska Syndicate the property was turned back to the Midas company. after $6O,000 had been spent in it's development. Later the Granby peo. pie secured the property. making a cash payment of $25.O00 down and promising the balance by Dec. 18th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
NEWSBOY STOCK $ GOING UP
Fairbanks Quartz Mine Which is Small But Promises to Become
 Steady Dividend Producer.

FAIRBANKS. Dec. 1.-The News boy mine for the month of Novem Der cleaned up better than 5000 with a profit of $4,OOO. The profits from the property during the past three months. has been over ten thou. sand dollars. development work has been carried on and the amount of ore in, sight guarantees the opera tion of the mill all winter.
 The prospects of the mine is pleas ing to the people of this district, as nearly all the stock is held by local people. Some months ago the stock was at 9 low ebb with little prospect of ever approaching par. The stock holders were dissatisfied with the management and elected L. M. Drury to the position. He is practical man and under his supervision the property promises to become a steady producer.
 TOT several mOHtnS tue Hlll tests showed that the values were under $15.OO per ton, but last fall blind lead was encountered while long tunnel was being run to tap lead showing good values on the surface. The ore unexpectedly encountered has carried steady values. averaging $25.0 per ton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

istence fighting material that is high ly respected by all who know it. los fuergos auxlliares, sort of mounted police, under state super vision, that would be heard from most disagreeably in case of inter- vention. '' ' '''
 The men forming this contingent are probably superior to anything the republic has in it's military establish ment. The first demonstration of this was given when, though recruited from the rural population in the in surrection districts, they refused to adhere to any but the de facto gov ernment Like the regular army, this institution recognizes nothing but el gobierno. What individual happens to be president does not matter. The auxiliares of Nuevo Leon haunted General Reyes until he thought it well to surrender, in spite of the fact that this old rebel had hoped to win them over to his side, as, according to all precedents south of the Rio Grande, ,c had good reason to hope.
 Strong. National Spirit.
 A word must be said here for the remaining human elements that would take up arms Even the most pre- judiced must admit that the Mexican, no matter what uls station in life, is warmly attacheu to his country his republica. So great is this love of country that only the supply of
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
Coal Mines That Are Fire Proof.

Two mines that are said to be as near fireproof as coal mines can be made are located near Taylorville, III. There is not a stick of timber in either mine Each mine has two shafts. the main shafts being 10 by IS it. and capable of accommodating four.ton cars. These shafts are con. creete. lined, the walls taper:ng from d thickness of three it. at the open: ins to fifteen in. at the bottom. Steel beams are used throughout instead of wood. while modern steel tipples stand over the main shaft at both mines. The properties are equipped with solid steel cages, autontatia cagers, fve-ton gathering locomotives, and twelve-ton hauling locomotives, and there are no mules in either mine
 All the coal is undercut by machines.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
THE LOWER YUKON
 CAMP PROMISING
Seventy-five Men Are Wintering There and Are Repor led to Have Un-
 covered Good Pay.

FAIRBANKS, Dec 4.-Good reports have reached this city from the new diggings on the ukon river which were struck last fall. The find was made on Wilson creek, a tributary of Andreafsky.
 It is stated that about seventy-five men are working on the creeks and that they have uncovered good pay. Pans as high as 50 cents are found Il the gravel and it is believed that when the miners reach bedrock they will find it rich. Hundreds of claims have been staked and the miners are busy doing the assessment work re- quired under the law.
 There are very few men leaving this district for the new diggings, as most of the stampeders went to the Chisana strike and have not r cov- cred sufficiently to hit the trail again. The reports, however, indicate that a good camp will spring into being next year on the lower Yukon
 Most of the claims in the district are owned by miners from Nome and other coast and lower river points. Many of the steamboat men were for tunate in securing ground by grub stalking prospectors for the trip when the find was first reported.
 The N. c. company are reported to be erecting large store at the camp. They have had men Investigating the diggings and have evidently been as- sured that it had future. Should the work of the miners during the winter develop paystreaks there is sure to be big rush from all parts of Alaska. The first discovery was made on bar in the creek and it was believed that the diggings would no. be extensive. but the miners have located pa yin the gravels and are ,aow prospecting ctha benches.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
CATHOLIC LADIES
 =. HAVE FINE SHOW
Ornheum Theatde Is Crowded-Good Proaram Gven-SpIendid Music
 and Pictures.

A very pleasing performance was given last evening under the auspices of the Ladies of tke Catholic Church, at the Orpheum Theatre, and the house was filled to the limit.
 Four of the best moving picture films yet seen in Valdez were run. Miss Rose Johnson played two selec- tions with great skill on that most difficult of musical instruments, the harp, and her efforts were enthusias- tically applauded.
 Johnny Kaceroskey and Dr. Ger man in a humorous little skit which included the song, "In My Harem, brought down the house and were encored repeatedly; also Johnny Ka' ceroskey in his own inimitable man. ner, made up for the part. sang Snoopy Ookums," and made a great hit.
 Mrs. Paulson entertained the audi ence with a song; she has fine voice and charmed those present, and was comp He'd to respond to several encores.
 No claimant ha sing appeared for the doll Cinderella" it was drawn for again last evening. and the own er of the ticket, No. 152. is now the lucky person entitled to call "Cnder- ella" her own.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

There was time when the gen. eral staff of the United States army did not think an Invasion of Mexico an easy matter. It was thought then that certain phenomenal military success, which landed the American troops in Mexico City before the world had thought It possible, could be re- peated at pleasure. Today a differ ent view prevails in the War depart ment To it is due the fine control of the governmental temper.
 Three years ago everybody would have laughed at the statement that it would take 250,000 men to invade Mexico effectively, writes George AL bert Schreiner in the New York Even ing Post. It was the habit then to assume that 9 company of Texas rangers could cross the Rio Grande and subdue the entire republic just as fast as their mounts could cover it. The Mexican army was then known as a most unsoldierly aggregate of hombres who had discarded the rags of the penitentiary for the cheap cot ton trousers, gaudy tunics ant nead- pieces of the army. In way, this impression is yet held, though the continuous insurrections and revolu- tions of the last two years have mod flied it in at least one important re- spect.
 Mexican Can Fight.
 It is admitted today that the Mex ican can fight when he has mind to do this. But somtthing is likely to be overlooked here. The incessant turmoil has made soldiers out of Mex jeans who formerly were not soldiers. In the states of Nuevo Leon, Goa huilla, Tamaulipas, Chihuahua and elsewhere there has come into an ex-
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
GEORGE tLeeaF seARE.nta WRITING iHn NEW YORK POST, TELLS oF COST .N t,vEs MONEY fe4MExcAN REPUBLIC
 IS INVADED BY u S. TROOPS ESTIMATED .soooooooo

Larms could limit the number that would go into the field in case of an invasion. Since this is estimated at over a million stand of rifles, there
 would be no dearth in that direction. In united Mexico, moreover, there would be no lack of ammunition for a long time. The republic not alone las acquired large stores of artillery and small arms ammunition, but it has also the mechanical equipment to manufacture these in case an inevit- able blockade should make the impor- thtion of them impossible.
 f ! The Mexican army would contine it's efforts to the most trying sort of warfare-guerrilla, sort of military oberation to which their kinsmen in Spain gave the name and with which the Mexicans themselves are fully ac- quainted. To an army organized like that of the United States this is very disastrous until such time as the nec- essary notifications are made. Great Britain, to meet similar conditions in South Africa, had to convert her in fantry into mounted infantry, the de- sideratum being greater mobility, but the change involved was slow and trying one and led to the great pro- traction of the campaign. The United States would have to meet the same problem before it could hope for sue cess, but the British infantryman at least knew how to handle his rife.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
MEXICAN INVASION NOT EASY MATTER;
 .:. WOULD REQUIRE ARMY 0F 250,000 MEN

1 The; American militiaman and volun- teer would have to be taught even that.
 Initial Success Important. In modern warfare, though this has been badly overrated, the initial suc- cess is everything With this natural ly goes a great degree of mobility It is as necessary to penetrate well into the country invaded as to win big engagements. With this in view, the general staff of the United States army has recently revised it's plan of attack. AS late as the mobiliza- tion of the "maneuver division" in 1911, in some quarters the opinion was held that an invasion from the north was indispensable, though sec ondary to the main movement from Vera Cruz and an advance from Tam pico. It is still somewhat fashionable to seize capitals, though in the light of recent experiences it does not al ways serve any particular purpose. The present plan of the War depart ment provides for concentration up- on Vera Cruz and the capital
 Vera Cruz offers the best oppor- unity as base for the main attack upon Mexico City. The distance to be traversed is not very great-294 miles by the best route There would be no difficulty landing at that point a force sufficiently large to penetrate to the capital in time. But there are consideration; of terrain that make operations iron, this point difficult. At Jalapa, but S2 railes from the coast, the country has already risen to an altitude, Of !.t10 feet, or near ly 57 feet to the mile. Beyond Ja. lapa and until Puebla is reached the
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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
A Correction.

In yesterdays Prpspector appeared the following statement attributed to Judge Walker:
 Judge Walker stated, that he could deny the fact that he was Republi- can," etc. The. statement should have read. Judge Walker stated that he. could. not deny the fact tha' he was Republican .holdover."
 While Judge Walker has never talk en any interest in local or territorial politics, nevertheless, he does not as, de ny his utilization with the 8, 70. pi'
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
FRED HARRIS HAD
 NARROW ESCAPE
Was Struggling Among Ice in Hum mer Bay for Nearly one-ha'f
 Hour and Badly Frosted.

Fred Harris is confined to his room in the Phoenix after an experience which he will never forget. His feet are badly frost blistered and he con- tracted a severe cold which necessl- tated his coming to town for treat ment.
 He was 8 passenger on the last 1rip of the Brighton to Hummer bay, where he was preparing to develop some property in which he is inter- ested. The inner bay was frozen ov- CT when the launch reached there and Mir. Harris was put ashore around a point in order that he might summon his partners from their work on the claim to help get the outfit. It was necessary for Mr. Harris to cross the bay and he believed the ice was firm enough to bear his weight. He start ed across but had not gone far when he noticed that the tide was rising and as each succeeding tide reached a higher point he expected trouble in getting off the ice.
 He hoped to be able to reach shal- low water before breaking through, as he had on hip boots. When he was about four hundred yards from shore he was suddenly plunged in oV- CT the head. He believes he sank fully twenty feet Lefore striking bot tom Fortunately he came to the sur face at the opening as he would nev- er have been able to break the Ice from underneath. He grasped the ice and tried to lull himself up onto it hu, was unahte to do so. He then held himselt I'D With one hand while he took off the heavy boots with the other. His socks came off with the rubbers, leaving hi mbarefooted.
 He realized that his only chance was to break his way to shore. By pulling himself onto the ice he was able to break a passage through put had not gone far when the ice began to clow around his person. His part ners had heard the launch coming and had started down to meet it. when they came in sight Harris called TOT help and they rushed to his assist ance. By this time he was able to touch the bottom, but was growing weak through his long immersion in the icy water.
 One of the partners hastened to camp where he built roaring fire, while the other assisted him to shore. The camp was about onethird of a mile from the place where he landed and he had to walk the distance bare footed through the snow. The men had had experience with frost bites and knew how to go about extract ing the frost and restoring circulation of the blood.
 The Brighton had been waiting for the men to come and get their outht. After waiting for more than two hours they started 70 investigate the cause of the delay and met one of the part ners, who explained what had hap pened. As the unfortunate mans feet were beginning to swell to an enor- nous size it was deemed best to get him back to the launch in order that he might be brought back to town fOr medical treatment
 His feet are very painful but he ex- poets to be around in couple of weeks and is thankful that it is not worse.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

A method of freezing fish in blocks of ice for convenience in transpor- tation is being introduced in France. It is c!ailred that the fish can be brought to life after reaching their destination, by being put through a slow-thawing process.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
Danger ,;s signal. for the coler: i Blind,

Owing to the fact that cofor.blind persons are almost invariably defici
 ent in regard to red.. and often red alone, it has been proposed to adopt some other color. such as yellow or blue, for use on danger signs on rail ways and elsewhere. The latest sug. gestion. which takes into account the long established usa Of red for this purpose. is to retain red as a back. ground. but maKs; itdhle signal clear to persons whose color sense is defective by the use 6f cross, band or border in another, color. U rr,
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

By score of 2I to Q the Alaska Gastineau football team defeated the Alaska, Treadwell eleven in a game played at Juneau recently. Both teams had been training for some time and played good game.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
Dublin Dan, the Great Detective

Dublin Dan, the great detective, has just succeeded in landing gang of desperate cutthroats and counterfeit CTS and the full story. in three reels. will be shown at the Orpheum to- night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

Tho Alaska Coast company is ask
 ing for bids for rvpairs and remodel ing the steamers Buckman and Wat i; os which will be placed on the Alas ka run next season. .; .,.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

' Nothing more appropriate than a box of Lowney's dainty candies as a Christmas gift. Valdez Drug Store,
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04
Weather Report.

Cloudy. light wind N. E. nine miles showed at night, frequent snow al day.
 l.. JONES.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

Too many of us kick before we know where the shoe pinches. '"
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

Many a guilty man escapes because he Is too small to be seen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

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Valdez daily prospector., 1913-12-04

1 The American militiaman and volun lteer would have to be taught .evel that
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-12-04
PLEASE READ THIS!

1t is the most astonishing rrice Sacri-
flee Sale the World Fas ever known.
Competition will ring its hands in des.
peratiOn and despair at This paralyzing
BroadsiGe of Bargains. But the People.
the great Masses, who will benefit as
never before. how they will rejoice and
shout for JOY at the Glorious Tidings.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-12-04

Buy useful Christ mas PRESENTS
now while this sale is on, but Go
not put it off too long, as on all
know the Early Bril- { cts the
Worm.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-12-04

nLadics' Cca's worth up m; an
to 5000, while they last y | YX
at the moneyraising sale " ssUV
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-12-04

lhcnSa1Gs and thousands of items that
We have not room here TO mention are
on SAFE at money SIashing prices.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1913-12-04

MEMS AND YOUNG MEMS OVERCOATS
worth up to $1,000; while or mT
they last, at this Money NJ u
Raising Sale WURUU
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-04-25
new INCOME TAX
STARTS AT $4,000
Elaborate Provision for Gradu-
ated Payment System in
New Tariff ELL.

Washington. =. C.-Included IN the
Democratic tariff revision bill IS an
income tax section, which would re-
Quire every resident Of the United
States who earns more than $4,000
year to pay q tax Of ! per cent. on
his earnings in excess Of the exemp-
ton. This would not compel the man
who earns only $4,000 TO pay a tax,
but il would demand that one who
earned s4.10o. for example. pay INTO
the government treasury an annual
tax Of / per cent on 500. or 81.
The bill also would provide higher
rates Of taxation for persons with
larger incomes, adding a surtax OF
per cent. additional On earnings in ex-
cess Of $4,000; , per cent. additional
on earnings IN excess of $50, 900. and 3
per cent additional on earnings il ex-
cess or s100,000.
How Surtax Would BE Imposed.
Under the surtax provisions the man
who earns $4,000 would pay 70 the
government each year at the rate OF
l per cent on $4,000 $4,000 exemut)
or s160. II he earns $4,000 he would
Pay per cent On $4,000. and . Der
cent. on s1oQ0o, making his annual
tsx 1850, The person with q $50. coo
income would pay per cent on SIS
coo and per cent. on 30.eoO-a total
tax OF $3.50, Tie man with an income
Of $4,000 would he required 10 pay
I per cent. on $4,000. 2 per cent on
$4,000, and 5 per cent. on $50.
which would be $500. bringing his
total income tax to $3.50. Anyone
with net income OF million
would pay this $3.50 on his 6rst
100000 and in addition he would paw
per cent on $500. 600. which would
bring his total tax to SIS. $50.
This bill also would re-enac, the
present corporation tax law, imposing
a l per cent. tax on the earnings ~
corporations, stock companies. insur-
ance companies and the Ike. bur II
would exempt partnerships. This a
fat tax, there being no graduated
scale as the earnings increase. Tha
few changes from the present como
ration tax act, concern chiefly the time
Of making returns and the time for
collection.
The bill includes under its prov,-
sicns the property and earnings in this
country Of persons who live abroad
May Bring In 100000. eco.
II is estimated by members Of Tho
ways and means committee that an
prcxialately 100000 900 in revenue
may be derived from this new tar in
Guiding the corporation tax. that
amount making up for the deficit n