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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
good tidings of great joy, which shall e to all people"

good tidings of great joy, which shai e to all people"
 A. d after the heavenly visitor had departed straightway the shepherds
 e. out to Ind the wonderful Babe
 he Prl. te of Peace" " lying in the .a..ger with the Virgin Mary. A. d ali who came in contact with he infant Jesus and afterward the
 Man, were exalted by His presence This was the first Christmas Day
 A1d today, while the great Star oi Bethlehem still shines for the believ' CT, nations celebrate the advent o1 the "Prince of Peace"-the greatest blessing ever rendered to erring man. kind.
 The teachings of Jesus were never militant; he was the greatest advo' cate of peace the world has ever seen and every action of His life up to the time of his death at the Place ot Skulls or Golgotha, bears out his sin cerity in his teachings.
 What wonderful personality man must possess to have his name re- vered nineteen centuries after his death; what splendid tribute to His teachings that His word has spread and spread to the uttermost corners of the earth; destroying sin, conquer ing immortality, and steadily grow ing stronger and stronger. What a magnificent triumph for Christianity tomorrow will prove; when the voices of His followers will swell the mighty diapason of sound, pleading sonor- ously for the Peace which passeth un- derstanding.
 Christmas in Valdez will be cele- brated by every one. The churches will hold special services, where good music and eloquent sermons may be enjoyed by those who hold Christmas to be something more than a day of pleasure.
 There is no poverty and suffering in Valdez, as the words are under stood in the larger cities of the East. We have no bread line and our poor are worthy poor, with plenty and to spare for their immediate needs. Our citizens would not allow anyone to suffer for the good things of life, and with true Alaska hospitality every
 F,,1l h0o o,s1 knowing that his neighbor is we'll provided for.
 To young and old, this is the hap piest, brightest day of all the year; and believer and unbeliever will render homage to the Prince of Peace," whose nativity in that lowly manager in far-away Bethlehem, gave all chance to celebrate the day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
THE PRINCE OF PEACE."

Tomorrow is Christmas, the anni- :. yersary of the natal day of Him who died that we might live.
 All over the civilized world this is 2 day of feasting and prayer, set apart by Christian nations, who be- iieve in the nativity of the Lord Je- aus Christ, ''The Prince of Peace, " who has raised the world from bar barism and idolatry.
 In Europe the day will be no more than any other day; perhaps even battles may be fought and blood shed on this day which should be conse- crated above all others to the Son of Peace. Wounds will be given, men will strive breast to breast, with ha- tired in their hearts for their fellow man and in opposition to the teach ings of Him who, while hanging on the Cross at Calvary, said "Love your enemies"
 How horrible to contemplate; how sad to consider that Man who was created after the Divine image should seek to inflict bodily harm, each on the other on this day of all days.
 In the United States the angel of Peace still floats on snowy pinions over the peoples of this great land. We have had a year of bountiful Aarvests, and pestilence and famine has been unknown to the multitudes. Our citizens can enter into the spirit of Christmas with happy hearts, free from the perils of war, and unmen- aced by merciless enemy.
 The bible tells us that on this great day. 1915 years ago, that shep- herds abiding in the fields, kept watch over their flocks.
 And the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the skies were flooded with great lights, while the hosannahs of mighty celestial cho- rus were in the air.
 And the Lords messenger said: "Fear not, for behold I bring you
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Holiday goods, wearing apparel, household utensils and articles of ev- erydsy needs coming. on every boat. andasold at a bargain. There will be no half or one-third off after the Holi- days at the Emporium. The goods are now marked at bottom prices;
 you will find many articles on our |five-cent counter you have been GUS |tomarily paying 16 and 26 cents for.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

To the boys of the Post, the men of the Signal Corps, the Road Con- mission, and the Court and City off cials we extend Christmas greetings, and trust that their lines may fall in pleasant places the coming year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
Mckinley Street, Valdez
ED. WOOD, Proprietor
Library Closed Christmas.

Library Closed Christmas.
 The library board of Everyman's club has announced that the club rooms will be open Christmas and New Year as usual but that the H. brary rooms will be closed during the two days, Those wishing books are requested to govern themselves ac- cordingiy M
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Postmaster T. H. Deal, of Fair banks, has been notified that he will be placed on the advisory board of postmasters. Postmaster General Burleson will make the appointment in the near future. Mir. Deal Is the first postmaster in Alaska to be SO honored.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Valdez tenders Lieut.. Kunzig of the Road Commission, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and assures him of her esteem and good will in his future home. Lieut.. Kun zig is among our most popular young officers, and the city will miss him and his estimable family.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

The children of Valdez are guests of Manager A. H. Pinkus at special matinee at the Empress Theatre this afternoon. Manager Hermann of the Owl Drug store, provided a bag of candy or some gift for each of the lit tie ones.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

decision is not definite, and it may he that we will yet draw the prize. If we fail, we still have several gov ernmental plums due to fall our way, so we should worry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

To the pastors of our churches and
 our efficient corps of teachers, who
 have labored so faithfully for the up- building of all that is noblest and
 best, the Prospector extends Christ mas greetings. May your labors be
 crowned with success.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
SOME GOOD THINGS
 AT THE EMPRESS

Christmas Eve and Christmas Night, "M'Liss," Bret Harte's fa- nous story. in five acts. New Years Feature
 "The Moonstone," part feature story of thrilling interest.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Fresh Olympia Oysters, fresh hull ed shrimp, fresh whipped cream and other table delicacies for the Christ mas table at Love-Whitley's. k125
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Bob Stevens, who has not been in town for several months although he
 is employed with the Granby mine
 just across the bay from Valdez, will spend Christmas in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

The drawing for the Ford automo- bile received by Owen Meals on one of the last steamers will be held at the Pioneers dance on December 31, New Years eve.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
LOCAL BIiEvITIEs.

Ed Spearsted was the holder of ticket No. 6780, which won the first prize at the turkey drawing last night at, the Liberty theatre.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

We wish all those who love us for what we are and all those who don't
 love us for what we are not, a Hap by Christmas and Prosperous New
 Year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

All indications point toward g splendid Christmas trade in oul stores, as money seems plentiful and our people buying literally.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Palmer Cook, foreman of the Granby copper mine across the bay, is in Valdez to spend Christmas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

We extend the greetings of the season to all our readers and to the citizens of Valdez. May you all live long and prosper.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Nugget jewelry made to order at
 the Valdez Drug Co.,, by c. O. Reinke. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Kodak Supplies at :he Valdez Drug Comnlny If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
Turkeys for Ohrist1nas.

ea. Turkeys for Christmas.
 We have received large ship
 ment of fresh killed turkeys. Best shipment ever brought to Alaska. Call and inspect them. Love-Whitley. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

We wish our competitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland 8 Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Valdez Drug Com .any nave a fine line of School Stationery. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
Notice to Eagles.

The next regular meeting of Val deg Aerie No. 1971 will be held Fri 'day, January ', 1916, when installa' ton of officers will take place. wa
 c. J. TODD, Sec.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

You will find the latest novelties in ladies' neckwear at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Fer good home-cooked meals try Mrs, M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Tennyson says: Ring out the old, ring in the new"
 V. H. s. says: Laugh out the old, laugh in the new" at the Liberty the atre, on December 29 and 30.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Bargains at the Emporium; open from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

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., 1915-12-24

A fine display of nugget jewelry a Valdez Drug Go.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Hats cleaned and blocked: suits cleaned and pressed.
 If GUY F. CAMERON.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
PROSPECTOR WILL 1
 CELEBRATE XMAS. 1

+s* Tomorrow being Christmas '4a -3s and the Prospector Force de- 4..s %-a string to celebrate the day fit- s's <.s+ tingly, no paper will be is- s*s %* sued. We wish all our sub *a %a% scribers and patrons Mer- 'a..s
 A* ry Xmas, and many of them. 4's' 4* 'f'a' I$.s. .H. .sH a4t .st. .*-t. .*.f. .f.f. .s.- .s'
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Brooms 25c, 35c and soc; for tn best at the Emporium. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24
TERMS.

Daily Pr0HpcctOr. By carrier, per month ..............S I.W, Hy mall, per annum .....-.--.....-..-..-...%IO.W
 The Weekly Miner. By carrier, per month --.................-S 70 By mail, per annum -.......-.-......-......$ SsO0 The Daily Prospector and Week. ly Miner. by carrier. to one ad- dress, per month .......................-..$ 1.xa sRhe Daily Prospector and Weekly Miner, by mail, to one address only. per year .*lx.ho Business Office and Editorial Rooms,
 TEL. 152
 Advertising Rates on Application.
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Copper River
 Drayiing Co

Freighting and Passengers to all parts of the Interior. GENERAL TRUCKING
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1915
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Just received the finest line oi neckties ever shown in Valdez, at Ben Silverman's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

D ", DECEMBER "A, 1915 LOCAL BIsEvITIEs.
 Ed Spearsted was the holder of ticket No. 678O, which won the first prize at the turkey drawing last night at, the Liberty theatre.
 Kodak Supplies at :he Valdez Drug comnAny. If Brooms 25c, 35c and soc: for the best at the Emporium. If Bob Stevens, who has not been in town for several months although he is employed with the Granby mine just across the bay from Valdez. will spend Christmas in town. Valdez Drug Com Jany nave a fine line of School Stationery. If Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's Prices reasonable. The drawing for the Ford automo- bile received by Owen Meals on one of the last steamers will be held at the Pioneers dance on December 31 |, New Years eve.
 You will find the latest novelties in ladies' neckwear at E. Winters. If
 Fresh Olympia Oysters, fresh hull ed shrimp, fresh whipped cream and other table delicacies for the Christ mas table at Love-Whitley's. k125
 The children of Valdez are guests of Manager A. H. Pinkus at special matinee at the Empress Theatre this afternoon. Manager Hermann of the Owl Drug store, provided bag of candy or some gift for each of the lit tie ones.
 Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug Co.,, by c. O. Reinke. If
 Bargains at the Emporium; open from 9 a. m. to g p. m.
 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
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 Just received ,the finest line of neckties ever shown in Valdez, at Ben Silverman's.
 Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Anything in the jewelry line at the Valdez Drug Go. If
 Select your Xmas presents at E. Winters. If
 Big dolls and little dolls for the kiddies at B. Winters. If
 Why not select one of those pretty silk or wool dresses for your wife for a Christmas present at B. Win ter's. If
 The Pioneer Barber Shop will close at 12 o'clock sharp on Xmas day, Saturday, December 25, the same as the other business houses. 2t
 Help yourself by helping us. Make Captain Rackett' a success. Yours truly, V. H. s. Liberty theatre, We'd nesday and Thursdays nights.
 The Crystal Baths Barber shop will close at 4 o'clock on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25. k-25
 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
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

The Crystal Baths Barber shop will close at o'clock on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25. k-25
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Anything in the jewelry line at the Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-24

Select your Xmas presents at B Winters. If
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-07-03

that time he had barred his soul to the
Sinking Buddha and, receiving no
consolation from the SNUG image, had
violently cursed the thing. Since then
he had Waited-he had waited for
many things to happen. He knew all
that took place below stairs. He knew
when Lydia came and he denied him
self to her. The coming of the police,
the nurses and the anesthetician, and
later on, Mrs. John Desmond and the
reporters-an this he had known, for
he had listened at 8 crack in the open
door. And he had heard his wife's
calm, authoritative voice in the hall be-
low, giving directions. Now for the
first time he looked about him and felt
himself attended by ghosts. In that
instant he came to hate this once-loTed
room, this cherished retreat, and all
that it contained. He would never set
his foot inside OF its four walls again.
It was filed with ghosts!
On the corner OF the table lay a
great heap Of manuscript-the story of
his life up to the escape from Lhasal
The sheets of paper had been scat.
tered over the floor by the ruthless
hand of the surgeon, but now they
were back IN perfect order. replaced
By another hand. He thought of the
final chapter that would have to he
written If he went On with the journal.
It would have TO be written, for it was
the true story of his life. He strobe
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She Objected.

Il certainly shall not give you 3
recommendation You have disgraeed
Us"
In what way, madam? Hasn't my
work always been satisfactory
Your work has been all right It's
the reasons for your leaving me that
I object"
Il don't understand"
Then III explain I've had servants
leave me to get married. and because
they were needed at home, and be-
cause they found pleasant employment
at summer resorts, but you are &C
tually quitting to get more money
than can afford to pay. What viii
my friends think when they know
that7"-Detroit Free Press
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serpent in his masters house. but the
serpent change before his eye and he
become the slave. She speak to him
on the voice of the wind and he obey.
It is the law Kismet! His master
have of wives two. Two, sahib-the
living and the dead. They speak with
Ranjab today and he obey
There was dead silence in the room
for many minutes after the remarkable
utterances Of the mystic. The two
men, master and man, looked into each
others eyes and spoke no more, yet
something passed between them.
1.-THE sahibah has sent Roberts for a
priest said the Hindu at last.
"a priest? But 1 am not Catholic
nor Frederic
Madam is. The servants are say
ing that the priest will be here too
late. They are wondering why you
have not already killed me, sahib."
KILLED you too?"
'They are now saying that the last
stroke of the gong, sahib, was the
death sentence for Ranjab. It called
me here to be slain by you. 1 have
told them all that I fired the"
GO down at once, my friend" said
Brood, laying his hand on the mans
shoulder. Let them see that do not
blame you, even though we permit
them to believe this lie of ours. Go.
my friend!"
The man bent his head and turned
away. Near the door he stopped stock
still and listened intently.
"The sahibah comes
cay, she said she would come to me
here" said Brood, and his jaw hard
ened. Holder sent for me, Ranjab, an
hour ago, but-he was conscious then.
His eyes were open. II could not
look into them. There would have
been hatred in them-hatred for me
and II could not go. 1 was a coward.
Yes, coward after all. She would
have been there to watch me as I
cringed. I was afraid of what I might
do to her then"
He is not conscious now, sahib. -
said the Hindu slowly.
STILL" said the other, COMPRISING
hiF lips, 81 am afraid am afraid.
God, Ranjab, you do not know what it
means to be coward! You"
And yet, sahib, you are brave
enough to stand on the spot where he
fell-where his blood fowed-and that
is not what a coward would do
The door opened and closed swiftly
and he was gone. Brood allowed his
dull, wondering gaze to sink to his
feet. He was standing On the spot
where Frederic had fallen. There was
no blood there now. The rug had been
removed and before his own eyes, the
swift-moving Hindu had washed the
floor and table and put the room in or
| der. All this seemed ages ago. Since
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site side OF the table. with the mellow
light full upon her lovely, serious face.
"Sit there" she said, signifying the
chair he had requested her to take.
please sit down." she went on impa-
tiently, as he continued to regard her
forbiddingly from his position near the
window.
81 shall be better able to say what I
have to say standing" he said signif-
cantIy.
do you expect me to plead with you
for forgiveness" she inquired. with an
unmistakable look of surprise.
You may save yourself the humfIia-
ton of such
But you are very gravely mistaken, -
she interrupted. 81 shall ask nothing
of you"
Then we need not prolong the
81 have come to explain, not to
plead" she went on resolutely. ct want
to tell you why 1 married you You
will not find it a pleasant story, nor
will you be proud of your conquest. It
will not be necessary for you to turn
me out of your house. l entered it
with the determination to leave it in
my own good time. think you would
better sit down"
He looked at her fxedly for a mo-
ment, as If striving to materialize a
thought that lay somewhere in the
back of his mind. He was vaguely
conscious of an impression that he
could unravel all this seeming mystery
without suggestion from her if given
the time to concentrate his mind on
the vague, hazy suggestion that tor
mented his memory.
He sat down opposite her, and rest
ed his arms on the table. The lines
about his mouth were rigid. uncompro-
missing, but there was a look OF wonder
in his eyes.
She leaned forward in her chair, the
better to watch the changing express
sion In his eyes as she progressed with
her story. Fer hands were clenched
tightly under the tables edge.
You are looking into my eyes-as
you have looked a hundred times" she
said after a moment. There is some
thing in them that has puzzled you
since the night when you looked into
them across that great ballroom in
London. You have always felt that
they were not new to you, that you
have had them constantly in front Of
you for ages. Do you remember when
you first saw me, James Brood?"
He stared, and his eyes widened. 81
never saw you in my life until that
night in London, +"
Look closely. Isn't there something
more than doubt IN your mind as you
look into them now?"
ST confess that have always been
puzzled by-by something cannot IN
derstand in But all this leads tc
nothing" he broke OF harshly. I'VE
are not here to mystify each other but
to
ITO explain mysteries, that's It, 81
course. You are looking. What dc
you see? Are you not sure that you
looked into my eyes long, long ago.
Are there not moments when my voice
is familiar to you. when it speaks tc
you out Of
He sat up. rigid as a block Of stone
yes, by heaven, I have felt it al
| along. Today I was convinced thai
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CHAPTER Xxx.
to open
A Sisters Story.

If she hesitated outside the room to
summon the courage to face the man
who would demand so much of her,
there was nothing in her manner now
to indicate that such had been the
case. She approached him without
symptom of nervousness or irresoIu-
wavering and there was purpose in
them.
She devoted a single glance Of sur
prise to the uncurtained window on en-
tering the door and an instant later
scrutinized the floor with unmistakable
interest as if expecting to find some
thing there to account for his motive
in admitting the glare of Iight-some-
thing to confound and accuse her But
there was no fear or apprehensiVeness
in the look. She was not afraid.
Brood remained standing, a little be-
yond the broad ray Of light, expecting
her to advance into its full, revealing
glare. She stopped, however, in the
shadow opposite. It was he who moved
forward into the light, and there was q
deep searching look In his eyes. In an
instant it was gone; he had satisfied
himself. The curious experience of the
morning had been a phantasm, an IL
fusion, a mockery. There was moth
ing In this woman's smoldering eyes
to suggest the soft, luminous lowell
ness of Matilde's. He drew a long.
deep breath Of relief.
She had put on a rather plain white
blouse, open at the neck The cuffs
were rolled up nearly to the elbows.
evidence that she had been using her
hands in some active employment and
had either forgotten or neglected to re-
store the sleeves to their proper posi-
ton. 4 chic black waIking-skirt lent
to her trim, erect figure a suggestion
of girlishness.
Her arms hung straight down at her
sides, Imply it would have seemed at
first glance. but in reality they were
rigid.
'T have come, as 1 said would % she
said, after long. tense silence. Her
voice was low, huskier than ever, but
without a tremor Of excitement "You
did not say you would wait for me
here, but knew you would do so. The
hour of reckoning has come. We
must pay, both of US. I am not fright
ened by your silence, James, nor am
afraid OF what you may say or do.
First of all, it is expected that Frederic
viii die. Doctor Holder has proclaimed
it. He is a great surgeon. He ought
to know. But he doesn't know-do you