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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
EUROPE's MOOD TO-DAY.

Nowhere on the European horizon is there sign that any of the great
 belligerent nations is ready for peace except on terms unacceptable to its opponents. The dominant note in all the higher councils is one of stern
 resolution to continue the struggle.
 The talk is not of peace or conces- sion, but of adequacy of resources to keep on fighting.
 From Great Britain in speech by Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the Conservatives, comes reaffirmation of the British faith in the efficacy of economic pressure in combination with offensive operations. That silent pressure, he insists, is already be- ginning to tell on the nations ene- mics. Although worse may yet re- main behind in the Balkans, he de- clares that the outlook is distinctly brighter. The nations wealth has hardly been touched and he is con- vinced that i've are moving slowly but inexorably toward victory"
 Berlin furnishes a similar contra diction. In opening the reichstag the president declared that there was no chance of conquering Germany by starvation. The nations enemies had been deceived as to it's economic strength and resources. we have every reason to contemplate the fu- ture with firm determination and .un- shaken confidence. Our enemies have been defeated in their efforts to break through on every front" In the Balkans "the murder of Sarajevo" had been avenged.
 From France comes news of prepa- rations which show anything but an early inclination toward peace. The class of 1907, about 100000 youths, has just been called for training. War Minister Gallieni spoke of another great offensive movement next spring as matter of course. In Italy the news lS Ol Iuc IIAV oooAOA 6I1AnA "A AAc are apparently at last making on Cor izia's defenses instead of peace. In Russia the signs are of preparation also. There are rumors of peace, of course, but we have learned to cor rectly estimate them since the war began. ,..
 A pity 'tis that this is true, but it is true none the less. There is noth- ing in sight on which to found the ory that any sort of intervention by neutral nations would be efficacious at present. All the evidence justifies the wisdom of President Wilson's res olution to wait for a more propitious moment, instead of compromising this country's influence by officious, fussy and hopeless representations. We may hope for peace and pray for peace, but we cannot see 1t except through the glass of foolish illusions. Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
THOUGHTS ON A RESIGNATION

Under the foregoing title Life" " recently printed the following allu- sion to somebody or other. Do you imagine the party described was only a short time ago Secretary of State.
 There is great difference be- tween being a man among men and being Paragon among Nincom- 'poops. The Man is a man in any
 company, but the Paragon, separated from his nincompoops, and put in |competition with men, exhibits the
 phenomena of puncture and presently
 quits his job."
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
UNDER COVER.

Last year MT. Ritchie's paper pull ed in over $500 for city printing. t This year the printing has, up to date, been about $75."-Star.
 The reason that the printing this year has been only $75 is that the council and clerk has feared to pub fish an account of their actions, for fear the people would arise and turn them out. Many things have been smothered that the people should know about, such as the new light ordinance, the anti-repeal ordinance and the ordinance repudiating city warrants issued by former councils thus injuring our city's credit, and losing whatever chance we would have of inducing others to take oul warrants, knowing that council can step in and refuse to pay anything save those warrants they issue.
 Our reporters have repeatedly been denied access to the city's books, and as there is so much to cover up we only wonder that we have been allow ed as much as $75.
 Municipalities should be forced by law to publish all the actions of the council in passing ordinances and in giving charters, as where so much is kept hidden the peoples rights are trampled upon. A council that is afraid of publicity generally needs it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1915
A BOOMERANG.

Our pussy-footed shoveller Of Star dust, who gets out the 18th Shriek from the Wickersham house on the Wickersham lot on Wickersham Al. ley, lately put one over on himself which, for time, threatened him with apoplexy.
 After the recent abortive attempt of the gang to cOnfiscate our indus tries, the p. f. editor found he either had to bell the cat or lose his prestige among his followers, so after long and sundry consultations with our legal luminary, he started that worst of all evils, the boycott.
 All went merrily along until his friends took him seriously and, talk ing the bit in their teeth, ran of with the outfit. Then came the fire works. So indiscriminately did they wage the merry little boycott on our business men, that soon they began to boycott the p. f. editor, and then the vials of wrath were uncorked.
 But his boycott proved veritable Frankenstein. Seeking to wreak his vengeance upon those who had block ed his game of footing, he forgot to take into consideration his foolish friends, and now that he has stepped upon his own toes, howl is going up from the Wickersham Foundation which makes the nightly canine cho- rus sound like 8 Chinese band ren- dering Chopin.
 Now that his childish efforts have pulled down his house of cards, he sits crying in the wreck, blaming his friends for the failure of his efforts to establish boycott in the commu- nifty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
WATCH FOR RESULTS.

We.have received a letter from the insane asylum at Steilacoom, Wash ington, experimenting us upon our paper, and remarking that the in mates took great pleasure in it's pe- rusal. We don't know whether 1t is compliment or knock, but we have mailed copy of the 49th Start with our paper this week, and if it does not cause a revolt, we will continue our feeble efforts to promote health and happiness among the insane-at Steilacoom.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
ADMIRAL EVANS BRINGS
 NORTHWESTERN MAIL

An unusually heavy shipment of mail was received by Postmaster Jeff ferson from the Admiral Evans this morning owing to the Northwestern, which sailed from Seattle two days later than the Admiral Evans, having her westward mail to the latter steamer when she overlook her at Cordova yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
SLIGHTLY MIXED IN STATEMENT

"The Valdez Mercantile Company paid almost Onosthird more taxes this year than they did last. ."--4Sth Star.
 What { trial you must be to your friends, Corny. Here you've been telling us all the time taxes were lower; and now you admit they are one-third higher.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

The drawing for the new Ford ma chine for which tickets have been given with purchases by the saloons, will be held at the Pioneers of Alas ka's masquerade dance on December 31, at 12 o'clock. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

The Pioneers masquerade ball on New Years eve promises to be one of the best of its kind ever held in Val dez. Many of our costumers have re- ceived splendid suits from the out side and some novel costumes are promised. l
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

The ninth wonder of Valdez is why a man who considers our "scribblings indicative of mental bankruptcy, should wear out his colossal intellect sitting up nights to fill the columns of his paper. attempting to answer them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

23OO tons of freight at, fb7 cents
 per ton. lyour ewR 6gurss, sOorny]. !. would. be,,&1 z26s00. When you oon-
 |sideri that the Doek company payH its vharfinger $500, don't you think
 from your own figures. that you bear out our contention that you are not competent to handle big business for |AA~ ' .., s. ..s.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
Empress Theatre Program

Empress Theatre Program. Pathe Weekly News.
 Actual Naval Battle, showing 12 in action, also one sinking, etc.
 Mans Victory, Selig drama. The Mayors Secretary, two part feature with Alice Joyce.
 Sophie's Legacy, comic comedy. Empress Trio.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Parties entertaining guests a Christmas dinner are requested t. send in names for our society column in Sundays Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
TOO MUCH HASTE.

Never mind about our military walk" Corny; we sprung our knees a bit hurrying to get here to block your little game of graft; but now that we have succeeded, we are will Ing to put 'em in splints.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

<. Emellian Petellin, the well known EAfeknak merchant, was passenger lon. the Admiral Evans this morning homeward bound after having spent some time in the States, including
 trip to the San Francisco and San
 Diego expositions., ~ '-s.,tca>t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

n4H Holiday goods, wearing apparel; household ,utensils and articles ofAsv~ sryday needs coming on every beat, and sold at bargain, Thers will hs nohalf oE one-third oil after the Holi- days tt tea 1mporium. The isoods are now marked at bottom prices; you win lind many articles on our nvescent counter you have been GUS fnsNarll Navsns 1k and 0s ~Au<a fo1
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

But, Senator, you chased the poor
 "traveling tool' off before you ex- plained to him that you paid no taxes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Palmer Cook, foreman of the Gran by mine, is in town for the Christ
 mas holidays.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
BASE INGRATITUDE.

The 18th Scandal complains that 1t has mot one subscriber from the court house." What base ingratitude' on the part of the Gentleman from Georgia" ''-h i --1.'''
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

If a white Christmas Is any indi- cation of a green Easter, we'll have grass up to our necks this Easter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

F. Samuelson, who has been in Valdez for several weeks looking over
 the mi&ing: situation was a passen-
 ger to the westward this morning on
 the Admiral Evans. '.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Norman Merchant, who has been across the bay with the Granby mine spent Christmas with his family in Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Panoramic views of Child's ant Miles glaciers, Dawson, Valdez ant Wrangel on sale at the Valdez Drut store. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

F Red Tuson,' the well known hard rock miner, who has been employed
 with the Alaskan Mines corporation lat Fidalgo bay. Is spending a few |days in town to enjoy the Christmas holidays. -s.@ .~ .> -.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

You cannot help but make lots O Racket if you go to Captain Rack cit" at the Liberty next 'Wednesda! and Thursday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Mrs. Roy Houghton was an incom- ing passenger on the Admiral Evans this morning to visit with her mother, Mrs. w. Littlejohn, for a couple of months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Just received the finest line o1 neckties ever shown in Valdez, at Ben Silverman's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Wm. Rock, who has been down to Fidalgo bay for several months, ar rived in town Friday on the launch Shamrock to spend the holidays
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

John O'Brien, the we'll known min.
 CT. who has been working for the, AL aska Mines Corporation at Fldalgo bay. is in town to spend the Christ
 mas holidays.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

As we remarked: "They digged 8
 boycott pit for their enemies and lstraightway fell in themselves"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Bob Shore is in town from the Ora nby mine to enjoy the Christmas hol |idays.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Jim Davis and Jess Carver are 1T town from their camp out on tn, government road.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Nugget jewelry made to order a the Valdez Drug Co.,, by c. 0 Reinke. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
Masquerade Suits,

.-, Masquerade Suits.
 The Northwestern will bring fine line of Suits for the Mask Ball New Years Eve. See Mrs. E. c. Ames Come early and get the swell ones. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

H. M. Conrad, of the Granby mine force, spent Christmas in Valdez with friends.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

w. E. Patten and wife were incom- ing passengers on the Admiral Evans this morning and are guests at the
 |Albemarle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

A newcomer becomes an oldtimer in a few years. Have patience, Cap ricornus.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

The launch Shamrock returned from Landlock and Fidalgo bays Fri day night bringing a number of pas sengers to Valdez for the Christmas celebrations
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

It is seldom that the people of Val deg are able to see real play like Captain Racket and they should voice their appreciation by turning out en masse next Wednesday and Thursday
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
LOCAL BREVITIE6.

Finest California and Jap Oranges at Ames. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
LOCAL BKEVITIEs.

Sure cure for the blues for soc; don't miss Captain Rackett."
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27
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 2, &4;at l.. l. .tEj :, 5 ADVERTISE IN THE |. PROSPECToR FOR RE- SULT4.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Kodak Supplies at the Valde, Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

< Now Program Tonight 7 ~ Entire new show at the. Liberty Theatre tonight. Five re4is of solid enjoyment Visit the Liberty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

For good home-cooked meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Bargains at the Emporium: opel from g a. m. to 9 p. m. :.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's ( Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

7 New Program Tonight.
 Entire new show at the Liberty Theatre tonight. Five reels of solid enjoyment. Visit the Liberty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

A fine display of nugget jewelry a Valdez Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Hats cleaned and blocked; suits cleaned and pressed.
 If GUY F. CAMERON.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

store. If Bob Shore is in town from the Ora nby mine to enjoy the Christmas hol- Iidays.
 Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug Co.,, by c. O.. Reinke. If Just received ,the finest line of neckties ever shown in Valdez, at Ben Silverman's. Norman Merchant, who has been across the bay with the Granby mine lspent Christmas with his family in Valdez.
 The drawing for the new Ford ma chine for which tickets have been given with purchases by the saloons, will be held at the Pioneers of Alas ka's masquerade dance on December |31, at 12 o'clock. If w. E. Patten and wife were incom- ling passengers on the Admiral Evans this morning and are guests at the |Albemarle.
 Empress Theatre Program.
 Pathe Weekly News.
 Actual Naval Battle, showing 12 in action, also one sinking, etc.
 Mans Victory, selig drama.
 The Mayors Secretary, two part feature with Alice Joyce.
 Sophie's Legacy, comic comedy.
 Empress Trio.
 H. M. Conrad, of the Granby mine force, spent Christmas in Valdez with friends.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Wm. Rock, who has been down to Fidalgo bay for several months, ar rived in town Friday on the launch Shamrock to spend the holidays.
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Kodak supplie. at the Valdez Drug Company. If
 The launch Shamrock returned from Landlock and Fidalgo bays Fri day night bringing number of pas sengers to Valdez for the Christmas celebrations
 Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's. Prices reasonable.
 Bargains at the Emporium; open from g a. m. to g p. m. *
 It is seldom that the people of Val deg are able to see real play like Captain Racket and they should voice their appreciation by turning out en masse next Wednesday and Thursday.
 For good home-cooked meals try Mrs. M. Olson. on Hobart Street.
 Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
 Hats cleaned and blocked; suits cleaned and pressed.
 If GUY F. CAMERON.
 A fine display of nugget jewelry at Valdez Drug Co. If
 . ......
 Masquerade Suits.
 The Northwestern will bring a fine line of Suits for the Mask Ball New Years Eve. See Mrs. E. G. Ames Come early and get the swell ones. If
 e. th'.. f-s T ' New Program Tonight. '
 Entire new show at the, Liberty Theatre tonight. Five reels of solid enjoyment. Visit the Liberty. r tS P 2 f.s.N VT tF1',' 1'r'Et <" '' '.'H z :,t3' fstS 21 3t r +$+4t4x~ssts~sys]+.s$s1ss+<++k $. Somebody E 3 With Money ;: ] .4E:af tt&ts.l Iif5G $ A. | $ always has been found to
 hack q. good plan, n good 1 idea. .. <. good business sven-
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-27

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-13
9TH TO SAIL
FOR ISLANDS

Dclmontc. Calf. Sept. l3-The Cal
ted States army transport Buford will
sail from Galveston September - for
the Philippine Islands carrying the
Twenty seventh infantry To Manila. ac-
c0rding TO information given out today
by Lieutenant Colonel 4. W. kimball.
depot quartcrmaStcr.
Fort CroCkctt continues to be the
busiest government reservation in the
country. The work of restoring normal
conditions H. being carried on with all
men and material available. and the
time i not far distant when the storms
havoc will be completely eifaced.
Details are at work ON the mess
ShackS and other wooden structures nf
the camp formerly occupied by the Nine
tcenth infantry ana a. soon ~ this il
completed the Twenty eighth infantry
will move from its present location ON
the boulevard and Avenue :. between
Thirtythird and Thirty-fifth streets.
Major Smith. the brigade adiutant.
said today that no word had been recciv-
cd concerning additional troop move
mentS in the Second division. What
action will be taken with reference Ia
the corps Of engineers battalion 10 Tex
~ City could not be learned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-13
TODAY IN HISTORY
September I3.

l529-City 81 Vienna. capital Of Austria.
be~icged ~ the Turk.
l1I2-FaneuiI Hall. Cradle VI Liberty"
completed and presented Ia the town VT
Boston.
l~03-John Barry. first commodore of the
United States navy. died m Philadelphia.
Born l7lj.
lSOG-Dicd, Charlie james Fox. noted
English statesman. aged ~.
18Th Complete defeat NJ the British be-
fore Baltimore. which prompted Francis
Scott Key On write ''Thc Star Spumglcd
Banner.
Is39-FIr~t public experiments III phutog-
ruphy made by NJ. st. CroiX.
lol7- American army under General Scott
captured Chapultcpcc. and the following
duv entered the City of Mexico.
lN70-The Stra~bure garrison surprised
the Germans, IN the Franco-Pru~-ia
war. sag
1871 The War: Battle WI Ai-ne continues
with terrible loss al life. Semlin
evacuated hy the Scrvians. steamer Red
Cross leaves New York for Europe.
German army corps transferred "a
eastern front u check Russians III East
Prussia.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-13
BIRTHDAYS TODAY
Septemher ID.

Hon. Henry Fountain Ashur-t. United
States senator from Arizona. formerly n
cowboy OH the plains i, Al years old today.
liis career y one Of the most picturesque
~ politics. Beginning life a. "A clerk In a
store, he later became y lumberiack. and
then turned 10 hod carrying. The cowboy
HE appealed ID hun. 20 H. mounted ms
broncho and 'hircd ont This VA. out IN
Arizona IN the territorial DAYS. When
statehood doomed mp, Ashurst determined
10 be- one OF the men Of the new slate. lie
became q newspaper reporter. and studied
law. AZ p hc was Justice VI the peace ana
tine same year was elected To the terri
lnral house "a representatives. lie was
elected speaker Of that body at the age OF
p, and i said to be- the youngest man ever
10 hold such 4 position IN the United
States. He was made district attorney uf
on March p, 1912, by unanimous vote of
the first legislative assembly of the state Of
Arizona. Senator Ashur,t was born al
Winncmucca, Nevada, September 13. 1874.
and was taken To Arizona BY his parents
when he was u child. His varied career
gave him great popularity in hiS own state.
lie was recently chosen by President Viii
ION 10 make a survey Of the political -itua-
ton, and senator A-hurst has reported
that the president j. today two million
votes stronger than his party. Senator
A~hur~t takes great interest IN Indian af-
fairs. lie j. chairman of the Indian af-
fairs committee Of the senate.
Brigadier General John j. Per,hine. in
command Of the Mexican border. IS wears
Old today.
Mr.. Maud Balington Booth. of the Vol
untecr~ Of America. 80 years old today.
Duchess of Brunswick. only daughter Of
the kaiser. p years old today.
Hon. Obadiah Gardner Of Maine. mem
Der Of Joint commission for settling bound
AIRY questions with Canada, SO year old
today.
Hon. John III. Bankhcad. United States
-cnaior from Alabama. % years old today.
Rev. Charles ". Gordon ralph Connorl
noted Canadian author, So years old TODAY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-13
The PROPOSED Mail Service.

The brownsville Herald y, authority
for the statement thij tI" government
pcS0ilir department hJ- nHdrr cuu>id-
GRAFTON thc matter establishing "a pouch
mail service ou the motor which leaves
Mission Nd ~ iu the morning. runs a.
Brownsville ami returns im thr evening.
That would bc a very acceptable inn
proVrmcnt ~ uur present inadequate
mail service. The Lower Uiu Grnndc Val
ley has % population uf upwards IF %.
= with several large towns on the So
called branch liuc one mail y dIl iS TO
longer sufficient tu supply the demands
Of the immense volume of business han
died here. LEI u~ hope thc Herald has
the right dope. uud better. lct Wy help
Keep the proposition warm bv adding
"lr little "hoilcr to lhr demands that
Brownsville has already sent in. Mis-.
sion Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-09-13
The Snakes Missing Link.

Enoch Chase had a peculiar expert
encc last week while taking the logs out
Of the old dugout on Mel Hicks south
eighty. He ran across a joint snake
down between the logs and hit il with
his spade. OF course every joint flew
apart and started to wigglc. Eno"h,
Just for u Joke picked up one of the
joints and put it in a bucket. and then
slipped behind the logs and waited t.
see what would happen. In about ten
minutes he hear a sort Of low whiStling
and then "A ruStling. The head of the
joint snake came out of the weeds and
looked around. Ii then made n peculiar
whistle. and another joint backed up
and fastened Oh to the head. The head
whistlcd twice and jbint No. , came out
and son. 81 many whistles for ea.lI
Joint. until il came time for the one
Enoch had in the bucket. At its call the
thing thrashed AROUND in the bucket
like all possessed. but couldn't get to
gether. Enoch said the last he saw of il
the head had taken charge of one half
and the tail the rest. and had gone Of
III different directions to hunt M the
missing joint. Enorh almost got home
with his joint but an automobile footed
down the road. This either scared the
Joint or it was its coupling on signal. for
Ehoch says II managed To flop out az
the bucket and get away i'm the tall
srass.-Learned Tiller and Toiler.