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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
TOY BALLOONS
 SCARED OTTAWA Relieved Citizens Are Laughing At Scare But Appreciate Action
 of Authorities.

OTTAWA, Feb. 16.-Investigation of the report that hostile aeroplanes were approaching the city with the intention of dropping bombs on the capital buildings, causing the city to be plunged into darkness, has disclos- ed the fact that the supposed aero planes were toy balloons sent up by a party of merrymakers at Morrison, N. Y.
 The whole city Is laughing at it's scare, but appreciates the prepared ness of the authorities in meeting any emergency as indicated by the prompt manner in which the lights were shut off and the guns for driving away hostile aviators were manned,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
MAR|POSA BACK
 FROM WESTWARD

The steamer Mariposa returned from Seward at 3:3O o'clock this af- ternoon and will sail again for Seat tie after short stay. She will car ry a number of passengers from Val ,dez, among the number being sev- eral legislators going to Juneau to at- tend the session of the territorial leg islature. The list of outgoing passen- gers follows: F. P. Porter, Seattle; B. P. Gustad,, E. B. Collins, MT. O. P. Hubbard, Mrs. Hubbard, Della Hub bard, Joseph c. Dieringer, Juneau; D. F. Phillips. B. V. Stockwell, J. C.. Moulton, c. M. Frazier, Cordova; Mrs. w. w. Harvey, c. E. Nichols. Mrs. Nichols, Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
Rome Protests Aaainst Blockade

Rome Protests Against Blockade.
 ROME, Feb. 16.-The decree issued by the German admiralty extending the military zone so as to include the waters surrounding the British Isles and the English Channel has been protested against by the Italian gov ernment It is declared that the ac- tion of the German admiralty will re- suit in the destruction of many ships and lives of neutral nations which will serve to draw other nations in- to the conflict.
 Has Stirred Italians Again.
 The German admiralty's decree has again stirred the war spirit in Italy to fever heat, which the employment of the soldiers in affording relief in the earthquake stricken zones had served to allay for the time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

to terrific fire compelling the French troops to evacuate a half mile of trenches. The retiring force moved back and the trenches were immedi- ately occupied by Germans.
 British RepuIsed At LaBassee.
 The German offensive against the British at LaBassee resulted in their recovering the trenches lost to the British during the charge last Sun day. The fighting is reported to have been of the most desperate nature as the British attempted to hold the trenches against superior numbers at the point of the bayonet.
 French Hit Hard At St. MihieI.
 Reports from Paris state that the Germans have struck a terrific blow against the French positions near St. Mihiel and have forced the Fench from the protection of their wire for tifications. The German advance in the St. Mihiel district is considered serious and endorsements are being sent to recapture the positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The fight on the compromise Ship Purchasing bill has started in the House, but an agreement has been reached where by the members participating in the debate will be limited to six hours and thereby avoid a deadlock such as occurred in the Senate and result ed in the defeat of the original meas ure.
 The Republican members of the Senate who were instrumental in pre- venting the Ship Purchasing meas ure from coming to vote in the up per House. and which action caused the compromise measure to be origi- mated. have announced that they will continue their opposition to the bill in any form. The Senate today ap- pointed committee to investigate the charges that Secretary McAdoo and other supporters of the measure were financially interested in the passage of the bill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
SEARCHING TITLE
 0F SEWARD ROAD
Believed Action Is Forerunner of Ac- tion for Cancellation of Ti-
 ties To Lands.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-George Bubbles, who was appointed counsel for the Alaska Engineering commis- sion, is here making a thorough ex- animation of the titles of the Alaska Northern Railroad company, whose line extends from Seward to Turn again Arm over portion of a route under consideration by the commis, sion.
 The examination will cover the right of title of the company's right of way, terminals, docks, junction points, townsites and all lands claim ed by the Alaska Northern railroad company.
 The railroad company has been granted several parcels of land by he government for railroad purposes but failure of the company to use the land for the purposes for which they were granted, it is believed, will be taken advantage of by the government .ao cancel the titles to the lands which the company claims is vested in it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
BEER AND PORK
 60 UP IN GERMANY
Cost of Labor Presses Brewers Price of Hogs Nearly Doubled
 Since War Began.

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The sale of bread under the new regulations con- tinues normal, no measures having been adopted as yet to enforce the ruling limiting purchases to two kilo- grams tabout AZ pounds) week for each person. The magistrates are still considering what procedure will be followed. Meanwhile there was no rush to buy and the volunteer su- pervisors installed by the trades un- ions, to regulate traffic and keep the expected crowds in order, find little %ccupation.
 Swine were selling today at 95 to 100 marks ($24 to $25) for fifty kilo- grams, contrasted with 57 marks at the outbreak of the war. The price Is expected to show further rise despite the number ready for slaugh- ter, now that feed has been cut off.
 An increase in the price of beer is also looked for The National Brewers Association has adopted a resolution to the effect that this is unavoidable owing to the high cost of labor and all the constituents of beer except hops.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
FIGHT STARTS IN HOUSE OVER THE
 COMPROMISE SHIP PURCHASING BILL
DEBATE HAS BEEN LIMITED HOURS PREVENT
 ADoo IS FINANCIALLY INTER EsTEo IN PASSAGE OF BILL.

The Democratic caucus held at the White House last night was we'll at- tended by members of the party and all pledged themselves to support the compromise measure. Many Demo crats who had ibeen indifferent in their support of the original measure, fearing the government ownership fea. ture of the bill, have offered to exert their utmost efforts in securing the passage of the compromise measure whereby the government relinquishes the ships to the Navy Department within two years after the close of the European war.
 The adherents of the measure are hopeful of having the measure pass both houses during the present ses- sion as an emergency measure and avoid President Wilson's avowed in tention of calling an extra session if the measure is not passed before March 4, when the present session of congress doses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
CONDITIONS IN
 BELGIUM ARE BAD Estimated That se,ooo,ooo Monthly Will Be Required To Prevent
 People Starving.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The con- mittee of the Rockefeller Foundation which is active in raising funds for the Belgian Relief committee, has es- timated that $6,OOO,OOO will be requir- ed monthly until spring to keep the stricken people of Belgium from starving.
 Agents of the Foundation who have recently returned from Belgium state that the operations of the American Relief Commission, which is in charge of the distribution of the foodstuffs to the Belgians, has not been able as yet to reach all the outlying dis. tricts of Belgium and that many have starved to death. Wherever the work of relief has gone thousands of lives have been saved and untold misery lifted from the destitute women and children.
 The Germans are reported to be scrupulously refraining from hamper ing the distribution of foods or par ticipation in any of its benefits. In cases where German soldiers are quartered with Belgian families who participate in the relief prompt pay ment for the food is forwarded to the American agents of the commit. tee. Two free meals are given away each day to the women and children where the committee is operating.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
TEN BILLIONS
 FOR THE WAR Lloyd George TelIs House of Lords Great Britain Will Require
 That Amount.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the House of Lords today declared that Great Britain must be prepared to spend $1O.OO0, ,000.0 .0O0 during the pres ent year to carry on the war in which she is now engaged with Ger many, Austria and Turkey. It g believed that the chancellor in furnishing hls estimares of the cost of the war to the House. included the money which it is believed will be necessary to finance the nations allied with Great Britain. Russia is known to be short or money to f1nan. ce the tremendous campaign in which she is involved and must of necessity be furnished with both money and mu- nitions of war to carry the war to a successful issue.
 France is also in an embarrassing position financially and will require to place loans which the British gov. ernment must see are not allowed to go begging.
 The chancellor expressed the opin- ion that Great Britain would exper- fence no great difficulty in raising the enormous sum which would be re- quired to carry the war to success full issue even if Lord Kitchener prov ed correct in his estimate of long drawn out war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
SAYS END OF WORLD
 IS COMING PRONTO

Juneau has a preacher, Rev. Fred erick H. Brown, who believes that the war in Europe is the beginning of the end of the world, and that the sec ond coming of Christ, the time when it was prophesied that peace would be taken from the earth" is near at hand. He believes that the "great tribulation" referred to in the Bible has commenced with the great wars now going on in Europe. He expects the war will spread until all the na- tions of the earth are involved in the struggle
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
UTAH CORPORATION
 |S HIT HARD BLOW
Federal Court Orders Company To Abandon All Water Power
 Sites In the State.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Feb. 16.-The case of the Utah Power & Light Co.,, a s15,OOO,OO0 corporation, versus the United States. which was tried here before a federal judge, has been de- cided against the company. The de. cree orders the corporation to imme- diately abandon all its water power and mill sites in the state, which, the government declares, are on gov ernment land illegally.
 The case has been before the courts for more than three years, having been appealed from the lower courts. The order of the court will be far-reaching in it's results as the Utah Power & Light Co. occupies many of the finest water power sites in the state and furnishes light and power to a number of cities and towns.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
SIMPLIFY CHANGE CONSTITUTION Adoption of Any Proposed Change By Two-thirds of States Would
 Ratify Measure.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-Repre- sentative James w. Bryan, of Wash ington, has introduced a resolut on in the House which, if passed, will rev olutionize the prevailing methods of securing changes of the constitution of the United States.
 The western members resolution provides that when majority of con- gress favor a proposed amendment to the constitution and the question is submitted to the different states for ratification that the adoption of the measure by two-thirds of tue states only will be required.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
FLOODS ADD ID
 ITALIAN MISERY Earthquake Shocks Still Continue and Floods Hamper Work of Relief
 To Stricken.

ROME, Feb. 16.-The Tiber river continues to rise and has flooded many sections of the country which were devastated by the recent earth quake which resulted in the deaths of thousands of persons. Reports have reached this city that scores of persons have been swept away by the floods.
 Violent earthquake shocks continue daily and add to the sufferings of the stricken people. The high water has hampered the soldiers and relief par ties in their work of caring for the injured and destitute people of the earthquake zone.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
NO FULL MOON IN
 FEBRUARY 1915

The present month, February, 1915, will go down in history as being the first full month since 1864 in which there was no full moon. On January 30th occurred a full moon, last quar- ter on February z, new moon on Feb ruary 13 and first quarter on February 21. On March 1 the moon will again have reached the happy state. Febru- ary is the only full month in which 1t Is possible for a "full-moonless" month to occur.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
MRS. DR. CHASE
 SEVERELY BITTEN

The many Valdez friends of Mrs. Dr. Chase, of Cordova, will regret tc learn that she is suffering from wounds in the face inflicted by hei dog "Dodo." She was playing with the animal when he suddenly attack ed her. biting her through the cheek and tearing her lip so that several stitches were necessary to close the wound. The dog also knocked ont two of her teeth and otherwise bruis. ed her face. The animal had always been extremely friendly and no cause can be assigned for his sudden attack upon his mistress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
German Offensive In West.

German Offensive In West.
 LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Germans have started an offensive movement along the western battle line through northwestern France and Belgium. Many important engagements are re. ported to have taken place along the line with several changes in the po- sitions of the forces. The Germans have retaken he positions lost dur ing the past month.
 Germans Gain At Ypres.
 The most important change occur red near Ypres where the German ar tillery subjected the French trenches
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

are hampered by the heavy snows in the mountains.
 Bukowina Clear of Invaders.
 Advic from Vienna state tha' the Astrian army has driven the Russians from their last position in the prov ince of Bukowina by the recapture of the city of Nadworna. an important railroad center
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

Mrs. w. w. Harvey. who has been engaged in business in Valdez for sev eral years, has disposed of her stock and is a passenger on the Mariposa en route to California, where she will visit her family before returning to Alaska to join MT. Harvey, who is now in business in Mccarthy and Chisana.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
GERMANY WILL sow CHANNEL WITH m|NES

PEOPLE DEMANDING GOVERNMENT MAINTAIN POSITION uN LESS ENGLAND REscINDs RLocKADINe FooDsTuFFs FORTY THOUSAND RUSSIANS NORTHERN EAST PRUSSIA GERMANS OFFENSIVE WESTERN BATTLE LNE- AusTRlANs REPORT LAST OF RUSSIANS DRIVEN BUKoWINA
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
WANT B|G SMOKE
 ID SERVE SENTENCE

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-The district at- torney has announced that Jack John- son, the colored hampton boxer of the world, will be extradited from Mexico if he visits that country to to the United States to serve his sen- tence for white slavery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

Senator-elect O. P. Hubbard, Mrs Hubbard and their daughter Della are passengers on the Mariposa for Jul neau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
Federal Court Notes.

In the federal court this forenoon Maggie Berg was given divorce from Oscar Berg. and Irene J. Larsen was given a divorce from Theodore Lar sen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16
Orpheum Pictures.

Tonight's program:
 "The Winner" a great race feature with Fritzie Brunette, Glen White and the world ramous jockey Harry Stafford
 "The Black Sea-" Russian war life.
 Valentine Day." scream comedy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

Joe Dieringer is among the passen- gers on the Mariposa en route to Ju- neau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-All the daily newspapers here print leading editor ials in which the German government is urged not to recede from it's posi- tion that England must rescind the blockade against the importation of foodstuffs to Germany as a means of securing immunity for shipping in the waters of the English channel.
 Believe England Will Sink Ships.
 The editors express the belief that the British government will cause the destruction of a few neutral vessels for which German submarines will re- ceiye the blame, in order to create an i'll feeling among the neutral nations against Germany.
 Will Mine Channel.
 The German government has an- nounced that unless England rescinds the foodstuffs blockade order before February IS that the admiralty will proceed to carry out the decree ex- tending the military zone and that the waters surrounding the British Isles and the English channel will be sown with mines.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-02-16

German Victory At Mazur Lakes.
 BERLIN, Feb. 16.-General linden burg has scored another triumph ov- er the Russian forces which invaded the Mazur lake district, East Prussia, and is reported to have captured 40,. 900 Russians before they were able to retreat to the border.
 Winning In carpathians.
 The Austro- German forces fighting the Russians for possession of passes in the Carpathians are reported to have driven the Russians from their positions. The Russians were forced to abandon their Notifications and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
THE WIDOW AND the JUDGE.

According TO a judicial discoverer at
Sioux City the widows pension is not
a widows pension at all but resort
to keep bad children out Of the reform
schools
If the newspapers correctly reported
him this legal luminary at Sioux City
declares that in order to bring a plea
for a widows pension before the court
charge Of delinquency must be
placed against the child or children
and the court decide whether the pen
sion shall be granted or the children
sent tc state institution. That it is
announced, will De the stand Of that
Judge upon the matter Of widows pen
sions.
That is not the construction that has
been placed upon the law by other
jurists whose names are much more
familiar than that Of the Sioux City
Judge. Neither is il the construction
the public has given It. 1t is to be
added that the intent of the legislature
| that passed it was not at all in agree
| ment with the idea that those whom il
was to assist must be utter paupers OF
| parents Of delinq1ents and incorrigi-
| bles. 1t is not the construction pu,
upon the law and its purpose by the
! not believe it is the law correctly In
| terpreted.
| If 1t Is possible that the Sioux City
man has found a technical construc-
ton Of the law which thus emascualtes
it's purpose and most OF It's usefulness
the next legislature should correct it
| The widows pension has met general
approval as process OF affording as.
sistance to worthy women who are
working hard to keep their children
together and under the influences OF
home. Below the law has been thi.
understanding Of it's intent and from
this understanding has come practical
~ all the general approval it ha.
met.
The old school of county supervisor.
has opposed the pension law ant
sought some way to evade it; it yer,
sensibly reduced somewhat Of the die
tatorial powers Of that body which
in itself was sufficient to kindle emit,
in certain type of supervisors. Tn
judiciary, however, has not failed t,
consider the value Of the law in per
over children and to relieve to a de
gree the crushing pressure that /:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
FoREslohr.
nd 9eelM6 WaX sci cabha6fs. . mi
!. Osnoes. ei,d sl1lpl

Foresight Is the faculty Of looking
several hundred yards into the future
and telling how far the price Of town
lots will Jump. 1t is one Of the noblest
attributes of mankind, and made 1t
possible for many man who formerly
couldn't get credit for two pounds of
soda crackers to Join the country club
and lie around for hours at time in
pair OF Scotch knee pants.
Some of the easiest money ever made
in this country was the result of fore
sight which enabled it's possessors to
buy up several townships of land at
IS cents an acre and hold on until q
railroad poked it's nose thru 1t. In
the middle west great fortunes have
been made by merely sitting down on
a half section Of clay subsoil and wait
ing until somebody from the east
comes along and offers the price Of an
armored cruiser for it. This 10 one
reason why the farmers in the corn
belt are not buying anything with .
wheelbasc shorter than 124 inches and
a motor with more cylinders than q
talking machine.
In recent years foresight has done
more to develop the oil fields of the
southwest than money. 1t is great
gift to be able to sit in swivel chair
on the ninth floor Of an Oklahoma
office building and locate the spot
where an Oil we'll 10 ready to break out
into song. A good brand Of foresight
may be purchased Of the professional
clairvoyant, who delves into the
future at 81 per delve and puts price
on May corn that causes the customer
to let go by wire, after which there is
an early frost and jump Of 3 cents
a bushel.
Foresight is valuable thing to have
when woman is about to pick out q
husband for few years. Just because
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-11-13
THE OPPOSITION TO mlLI1AR,sm.

One item in the presidents program
of preparedness which will meet an
opposition that will nullify it is the
proposal to create a federal reserve
army OF vast size under command of
the federal government and the presi-
! dent as commander in chief. The op-
position to this program will will favor
the increase and encoura cement of the
national guard and insist upon a state
militia rather than federal militar-
ism
Such an army as the president ap-
pears to have in view is direct i'm
portation of European military sys-
TENS into the United States. 1t is the
more astonishing as having its origin
With democratic president and is OPP
posed to the spirit of the past history
OF his party in point of fact it is ut
terly un-American as judged by the
past and enough to make Thomas JET
! ferson turn over in his grave.
The disfavor with which the found
ers of this country looked upon large
| military establishments commanded
and controlled by kings and rulers was
well founded. They had their own ex-
perience with tyranny and all history
TO guide them. Washington had his
chance for crown TO be placed
by military force which looked to
him and his generals first and to the
future Of the country afterward And
the experience Of Europe thrown into
the maelstrom of war and bankruptcy
by the opportunity offered thru vast
military establishments under one su-
preme control holds the Lesson good.
The old fashion of training day, an
lquated as it seems compared to
methods and military training and
military necessity furnished a nucleus
that created armies 10 successfully de-
fend an adolescent nation against
powerful foes. The national guard is
the old time militia brought up TO
date. 1t can be made a powerful arm
-oi uCie!iIS. II CGl lIol DC OTGSESI Out
to invasion or to the subversion of the
public will and against the opposition
of the state. The militia has never
been backward in times of national
stress. With proper encouragement
from the federal government the state
guard may be made a most effective
arm available whenever conditions
force its use in defence Of the coun-
try. And that is all we want
The scheme, borrowed from those
countries where the entire male popu-
lation may be called out at the within
Of a central authority is not one to
commend itself. If there is occasion
for a complete miIitarism of America
few outside the immediate circle Of the
president and his advisers have noted
it. Without doubt the hysterical coast
cities of the east and the highly in
terested interests that could not fail
of vast profits under regime Of mill
tarism would welcome 1t; but the wide
and thoughtful extent Of the Missis-
sippi valley is not likely to be swayed
by such considerations.