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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
BELGIAN RELIEF
 SHIP HITS MINE
Levenpool Carryine Cargo Valued at More Than One Million Beach-
 ed on Coast of Holland

LONDON, Dec 18.-The Belgian relief ship Levenpool, carrying car go valued at more than one million. two hundred and fifty thousand dol lars, while en route from New York to Rotterdam struck floating mine and was beached on the coast of Hol- land.
 The cargo consisted largely ot food stuffs and clothing and it is believed that much of it will be saved as the vessel was beached before the hold had filled. The position of the ship. it is reported, is such that she will be at the mercy of the waves if heavy sea arises while her cargo is being transferred to smaller vessels.
 The loss of the Levenpool will handicap the relief work in Belgium and will deprive thousands of women and children who are being cared for by the American Red Cross society of their Christmas cheer to which the people of the United States have con- tributed.
 Included in the shipment were thousands of dollars worth of Ameri- can toys sent by the children of the United States to the children of Bel gium in order that the little ones in the stricken country would not lack of the season
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
WAR TAX MEASURE
 DEBATED IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1S.- The question of extending the war tax to the end of 1916 was made the sub ject of discussion in the senate yes- terday afternoon. The measure was championed by Senator Gallivan of Massachusetts. The debate was spir- ited at times and the speakers were frequently interrupted. A poll ot the senate shows the measure will pass with 8 safe majority when it comes to a vote.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
FEARS DUMPING
 0FF0RE|GN GOODS
sexetxry Redaeld Would Prevent Americans Being Brought Into
 Competition with Europe.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.- Secretary Redfiield's annual report urges congress to pass legislation supplementing the Clayton act and which would permit of the govern ment seizing and confiscating goods of foreign manufacture which were being sold in the United States at less than the cost of manufacture here.
 The secretary of commerce fears that after the close of the European war th European manufacturers. in theiEsvH1 ss,erness to re-establish for eign trade, will attempt to use the United States as 8 dumping ground for the products of their cheap labor.
 He believes the nations of Europe engaged in the war will be bank rupt before peace is restored and that the standard of living of the Euro pean workers must sink to lower lev els. The workers in America have always lived on higher planes as con- pared with Europe. Americans de- mand better education facilities, Let ter food, better clothing and more costly forms of entertainment than the workers of other nations.
 He urges the passage of laws which will prohibit foreign goods being sold in America for less than the cost for which they can be manufactured in the United States by American work
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
OHIO RIVER AGAIN
 THREATENS DESTRUCTION.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 18.-The Ohio river is steadily rising and has overflowed it's banks at several places in this state, forcing the residents to seek safety in flight to the hills. The river is bank full here and an- other destructive flood is feared as ad- vices states that heavy rains continue to fall in the upper reaches of the stream.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
WILSON'S NAME ON
 MICHIGAN TICKET

LANSING, Mich, Decs 18.-Presi- dent Wilson's name has been filed on the Democratic ticket for the State presidential primaries. Pros perity is general in Michigan and the Democrats believe that the adminis- tration will be returned to power at tAe national elections next year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18

The members of the Young Peo- ple's Society thoroughly enjoyed themselves at their social gathering last night. Games and dancing oc- cupied the evening. Miss Kaher, Verna Fish and Lurline Leavell were appointed as the next social commit tee,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18

To protect farms from prairie or forest fires a wagon has been invent ed that burns a strip of grass with oil as it is driven over it and at the same time sprays water on each side
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
Evans to Sail Sunday.

SEATTLE, Dec. 18.-The steamer Admiral Evans of the Pacific-Alaska Navigation company's fleet will sail for Valdez and other Southwestern Alaskan ports tomorrow evening. She will carry light passenger list northward as the travel during the past few weeks has nearly all been southbound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18

Notice to Pioneers of Alaska.
 The annual election of officers of Igloo No. Seven will be held tonight, Saturday, Dec. IS, at Pioneer Hall. All members requested to be present. B. G. AMES, Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
Y. F. s. c. K.

Peace on Earth" will be the topic for discussion at the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor meet ing in the Congregational lecture room Sunday~at 6:3O. Leader, liar Ian Keesler. All young peopel are cordially invited.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18
Notice of Library Board.

Under the rules of the Library Board the reading room is reserved for men only every evening with the exception of Friday. On Friday eve ming the Literary Society or any oth- CT club or organization desiring the use of the room muse see either Mr. Lang, 'the President of the Board. or
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18

According to London ,oculist if white clothing for babies could be abolished in a generation there would
 be a 20 per cent decrease in the num- her of narsnns with dascnsassa,, ,xssran,r,s
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-18

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29
HAD A PERSONAL SOUND

In a town in the West there is a
church that has a bright young pas
tor, but the attendance is unfortun-
ately small. Among the parishioners
there is a beautiful young widow.
One evening just as the little widow
was about to leave the edifice, she
was addressed by the deacon.
Good evening, sister," he cordially
remarked, with the usual handshake.
How did you like the sermon this
EVENING""
I 81 think that it was just too per-
fectly lovely for anything"
ct was, indeed" heartily returned
the deacon. 81 only wish that larger
congregations would come to hear
him."
$50 do l." declared the pretty little
widow. ''The congregation was so
small tonight that every time the par
son said dearly beloved, positively
blushed."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29
FRAIL THINGS

George said Hilda, looking up
from the morning paper, which she
was reading, sit says here that an
other octogenarian is dead. What is
an octogenarian?"
"Well, don't know what they are
but they must be very sickly crea-
lures. You never hear of them but
they are dying. Pittsburgh Chron-
icle.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29
TRADITION SHATTERED

The cub reporter reported to the
Office. He was distract, blue, broken
in spirit.
What ais thee, child?" queried
the kind-hearted city editor.
at was my first assignment" ex-
planned the cub, "and found out that
another legend had gone glimmering.
De Fault, the thieving bank cashier,
had never taught in Sunday school"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-29
HIS NATURE

The mistress, not wishing to offend
her cook, who had been with her only
two weeks, announced in low, we'll
modulated voice:
Il am sorry, Ellen, but Mr.. Blank
found fault with your cooking to-
day"
'Lor', don't take no notice of i'm,
mum; it's his blessed nature to find
fault. Amt he always findin' fault
with ?"-Top Notch.
SPOKE IN FRAGMENTS
= "You broke your word
81 d-d-d-idn't"
There you go, breaking another"
New York Times.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
CONSERVATION" OF OUR RESOURCES.

The theory the Conservation faddsts of the country
that the several of the Union incapable of
governing themselves This applies entirely to these west
colonies The of the west feared will give
away dispate destroy their natural left
to themselves In other words they minors, ncom-
peents derects and be trusted with their nher
lance The United States government has shown itself
so competent in other respects for instance providing for
the general defense and maintaining the prestige of the
country that it alone should control the natural and
developed of the western states
This was the real subject of the conference which
was held at Portland this week. Representative OF
Is in attendance at the conference
called to consider the proposed Ferris law providing for
system of leasing waterpower sites within public do
main At the conference it developed quickly that
the great majority of the delegates the conference
in favor state control of all natural In dis
of the west Clyde Dawson sounded the keynote
when he said The proper solution of this question is to
federal government to the states the It'll
to all the remaining lands within their borders. That
the end which these western states should work Tn
idea that a government bureau located at Washington
should absolutely control 40 per of the state of ldah
is absolutely repugnant the American ideal of govern
ment. The state of Idaho, and all of these wester
states is capable of administering its affairs. Tn
people of this state certainly know their needs bette
than Washington bureaucrats who uninterested
Idaho and unacquanted with conditions here.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
A LIFE LONG AMBITION FOR WEALTH.

"Avarce sheds blasting influence the farest and
sweetest of mankind. "-Washington.
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, successor of Henry
Ward Beecher and Lyman Abbott pastor of Plymouth
church, New York. is known great many people of
Idaho. He has visited this several occasions AT
the last Chauauqua in this city he of the speak
ers. He of noble gifts of mind and character.
He is great teacher great preacher and great man.
He has, undoubtedly been inspiration to thousands of
people Now that he has confessed to great sin he is
likely to lose his prestige influence and after his
greatness Such should be the but such is the
case.
In delivered in his church Sunday, September
10 DR. Hills confessed that lifelong ambition for wealth
had blasted his life He said that his ambition had brought
him the brink of poverty and humbed him that he
unworthy unoosen the shoe lache of poor worker
of the sums He had specialized in timber lands and had
persuaded others speculate in them. The confession
it seems forced by libel suit started by nephew OF
DR. Hills Percy Hills for $5OOOO00 Service in this be
suit made the defendant the day before. The al
legged libel uttered by Dr. Hills while he was at Port
land Oregon last July, when he paid notes aggregating
$12O00OO and which he said his nephews had contracted
and unable pay Percy Hills this statement
is untrue rctracton demanded but it has not been
forthcoming.
The public should deal too hard with DR.. Hills
They should think the less kindly of him but the
kindly of others who tempted and fall AVarice is
sin that is very Most of us afflicted tc
a greater or less degree.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT.

The decision of the supreme court of Idaho in uphold
ing last prohibition law has been severely criticized by
the press of the The legislature which passed the
law escaped because the people have ceased to
take the legislature seriously They have reached that state
of mind where the actions of the legislature is looked
upon with contempt They know that the legis
laure is composed of of small calbre who this
that and the other conditions to warrent There
is grave danger that the court will come to occupy the
place in the public mind Already the federal courts
looked upon the real safeguards of the rights of the
people, The passing of respect for the courts of the state
is notable occurrance Contempt for state courts coup
ed with surrender of states rights marks long step in
that decay which Senator Borah fears and feels in his
very FIBRE
ed by the press that the stringent provisions of the
law necessary the police powers of the state The
state in the exercise of its police powers has the right
deprive the citizen of any right of which he supposed
to be possessed In short the citizen has rights He is
the victim of caprcous legislature which may at any
time invade his home and destroy his liberty.
Perhaps with justice the people of Idaho have to
have great horror of alcoholic liquors. For this reason
they are likely approve of any aimed against
the traffic. They do realize that in opening the doors
of their homes in this instance that they must also open
them in numerous other instances The police powers
the state will grow rapidly The end is not yet Finally
the people will rebel They will then wonder why the
did maintain their rights against the legislature
The only reply the courts make that they accepted
the enactment of the legislature the mandate of the
people, and that they afraid of the people And what
punishment could the people nct the courts? They
| could deprive the judges of their Offices.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
BRESHEARS SAYS THE
OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT
Republican Success Assured if we
Only Watch our Step.

Frank M. Breshears, ex-sherif of
Canyon county and leading Repub-
lican, is convinced that the Republic
ans will be successful in state and
county at the next general election.
In the opinion of Mr.. Breshears the
Progressives are coming back tired of
Democratic administration in coun-
ty, state and nation. There is moth
ing to be done except to nominate
the best available men. Mr.. Breshears
says:
''The Republicans will win at the
next general election if the least care
and discretion is used in making up
the ticket. The people are tired of the
way is which the Democrats are hand
ling the affairs of government. The
weakness of Wilson, the recklessness
of Alexander and the incompetency Of
some of our county officials have re.
united the Republican party. The
Progressives are coming back. The
old-line Republicans are still with the
party. Success with hands down i!
assured"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
THE INQUIRY INTO COUNTY AFFAIRS.

The present board of county commissioners at
rense of $2500O0 is making thorough audit of the
books of Canyon county in hopes doubt that
theft may be fastened upon Republicans who
time another oceholders This inquiry will extend
back eight years. 1t has been in progress for several
months The first word of the results of the inquiry ap
peared in the official paper of the county last week The
Nampa Record by virtue of its position the official
paper under the cal ton "A Shake-up Coming" said:
an this connection, the Record the official paper of
Canyon county desires to call attention to things
that will further show the condition which prevail
ed at the court house under administrations The
work of checking up the different Offices has been going
for several months by Clarence Van Deusen the we'll
known expert accountant. His report the commits
soners who secured his services will be ready about Octo
Der While definite data has been given out it is
been found to several hundred dollars much
than cough pay the expense of auditing the books
twice over"
when the report of the examiner is made some very
sensational expected and the splendid work of the
present board of commissioners will be appreciated"
1t will be noted that the Record states with manifest
pleasure that the amount of least $50000C
been discovered These be in the
of shortages if the county is be able pay for the
audit with them, and that is the idea the Record
veys The Tribune somewhat surprised to learn oil
the discoveries made. Long convinced that
errors had been made and have good reason to be-
since the present county officers took charge However
be that as may surprised and surprise gave
way qualification that excouny ofceholders instead
of the taxpayers of Canyon county would be called
to defray the expense of the investigation Our pleasure
after the manner of pleasures doomed early
death In interview published in the Statesman Sun
day Mr. c. B. Ross, chairman of the board of county
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
THE IDAHO STATE FAIR.

All that needed make the Idaho State Fair great
success good weather The officers of the association
have been assured that there will be splendid exhibits of
live stock grains grasses and fruits They are promised
big attendance from section of southwestern Idaho
The amusement and carnival features of the fair will fan
surpass anything offered in southern Idaho In short
everything has been done for the pleasure comfort and
instruction of the visitors that is possible to do The
success of the Idaho State Fair depends the
weather
The Tribune behalf of the municipality Commercial
Club and the fair association extends the visitors of
hearty welcome. The citizens of this community want
those who attend the fair thoroughly enjoy themselves
We understand that the carnival spirit will prevail
throughout the week. and that visitors long they
keep within the bounds of reason, will not be moested
In short most anything will be permitted that does not
offend against decency and the rights Of
others. This is should be. The people will be gather
ed together enjoy themselves and within
reason should not be interfered with
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
GOOD WORK OF PRESENT ADMINISTRATION.

Caldwell has spent from eight ten thousand dollars
year her in the past. This not too much
money spend but it too much to spend in temper
ary makesh Improvements. In the past the trouble was
that permanent improvements were made. With the
exception Of the pavement there not mile Of good
in the city up until year ago perhaps year
and half. Good substantial work done but
scattered the 10 square miles included within the
city limits. There neither system connection in
the street improvements made
The present city administration undertook work out
connected systematic improvements One street at time
taken up and put in first class condition. Already
several in fine shape Before the present ad
minstraons of Office expires all the principal
thoroughfares and number of the less important streets
will be properly graded and built The work is being
done at no greater expense than in the past
The present administration is fortunate in that has
its different committees who interested in the i'm
of the of the city The Mayor and the
council, the committee and the superintendent OF
streets the administration and the taxpayers work
ing together Systematically and tremendously. The re-
suit it the maximum of permanent Improvement at mini
mum of expense. The taxpayers that they are
getting something for their money AS long they
results they do hagge the cost Soth waste
and extravaganza the habits which disgust the
payer. The Tribune is very glad to commend the goo
work being done by Mayor Boyes and associates. Thu
good work of the committee and superintendent o
streets worthy of particular praise and commentator
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24


commissioners, denies that the official paper had any
knowledge of the results of the investigation The inter-
view given the Statesman by Mr.. Ross follows:
"I any of the commissioners have been boasting re-
gardng possible shortages the audit uncover would
like to know which of it was" declared Chairman
c. Benjamin Ross of the county board Saturday afternoon
at is certain that the one, continued Mr. Ross
"or there there real shortages would be serious
and would feel badly the next fellow AS
matter of fact member of the board is at
tempting make capital out of the audit or claim any
credit for the results may bring deny absolutely that
the audit is in any way political move"
commissioner Ross quite guarded in all his refer
possible results of the investigation of the
couny's financial records He SHE'D at the word short
age" and whenever using the word, added the quality
ing phrase eff any shortage is found He okngy called
attention the growth of the rumored discrepancies from
the trivial of 1927 mentioned about three months ago,
to the $1,000 implied by the Nampa Record editor in his
statement that the of the audit would more than
twice over pay back the of the audit The joke
be more appreciated when is known that the 1927 item
was not Shortage ALL former tax collector was
found long in his to that extent and it claim
ed the auditors have found the place to
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
HAVE WE FOUND A c1Nc1NNATus7

The legend has it that when the patrcans and plebians
of ancient Rome torn by dissenons warike tribe
after making harassng ncursons into their territory
succeeded at last in surrounding the Roman army In
despair delegation of Roman senators waited upon
Cincnnatus and offered him the dictatorship The dele
CATION found him in the field with his hands his plow
Reluctantly Cincinnaus accepted the Office He succeeded
in exricang the Roman army from its perous position
marched Rome ladened with the spols of victory and
imm edately returned to his farm.
About the of affairs exists in the Republican
party Idaho The party is torn by dssentons
and measures The wiser of the party realized that
Cncinnatus needed. They wanted to find man in
whom they had such explicit confidence that they might
make him dictator This imagine unconsciousy per-
haps was the way in which Mr.. Evan Evans made
chairman of the Republican state central committee. Mr..
Evans had retired from active business and from politics
He was a in whom everybody had the utmost con-
fdence. The party committee at gathering in Boise
made Mr. Evans chairman carte blanche Mr. Evans will
take such steps he fit how and when peases him.
to extrcate the Republican party from the meshes in
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24

which it has ensnared itself. In the meantime must
wait in patience The question is: did find Cincin
natus?
We understand that Mr.. Evans has more than one
occasion given Republican leaders understand that
they must this that Such instructions entirely
proper These leaders will do we'll to heed their nsruc
tons The instructions should be entirely negative
These leaders at times need positive instructions. They
must be told what do we'll what not to do By
leaders we mean Republican ofcehoders and do not
cept United States The brace of Idaho
has the present time need instructions quite much
any other offceholders.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
Methodist Church.

All church meetings Sunday as
usual. The pastor will preach morn
ing and evening. The Rally Day COM
mittee has decided to postpone the
exercises for this day until another
date. The Ladies' Aid will serve din
ner and supper Wednesday and
Thursday of Fair Week.
At the morning service the pastor
will take as his theme "The Annual
Conference" In the evening he will
preach on the duty of the church to-
ward society as regards to health.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-09-24
Love Your Family?

There's only one real proof-only
one thing you may get for them in
which you yourself probably won't
benefit, and that Life Insurance.
Do you carry enough to keep them
from want if you die tomorrow? Next
week won't do-if you should die
tomorrow.
There's only one New York Life
Insurance company-the oldest and
best, the most reliable.
Call up F. G. Hoffman, 340-w. He'll
give you information and won't poster
you to death if you don't want policy
now. 924-tf