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The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
sUPERSTITIONS ABOUT MOON
 GO TOPPLING AT UNIVERSITY

Seattle. Jan. 14-AstrOnomical epithets that some of Us hurl at each other in outburst5 of temper may do well to let off steam" but they won't pass muster with scientists. Prof. Samuel L. Booth royd, the University of Washington astronomer and mathematician, for instance, attacks the words moon struck" and 'lunatic."
 "The frequent and rapid changes in the appearance of the moon have caused numerOuse supersti- tions to grow up regarding the in- fluence of the moon on the weather, on growing plants and even on ami mals and man," says Pre-. Booth royd. "Our words moOn-struck an lunatic are evidence of the idea that the moon has an evil influ- ence.
 All of these notions arc absolute Iy without foundation. The only influences of the moon are to raise the tides in the ocean an5 in the atmosphere and to cause 9 diurnal swing of the magnetic needle through a small angle There may also be a slight effect on auroral phenomena and q slightly larger number of thunderstorms occur at one phase of the moon that at an other That this variation in auror- al phenomena is real or that the position of the moon affects the frequency of thunderstorms is not yet fully established"
 As to the possibility of life on the moon anything resembling ours, Prof. Boothroyd is not what you might call encouraging.
 Though the moon is generally re garded as a dead world.' he says, there are very strong evidences of some slight remnants of it's once violent volcanic activity and con- siderable evidence that very low forms of plant life may still manage to subsist in regions where this vol canic activity makes conditions fay oraEle to it's growth. These studies are interesting as evidencing the tenacity and persistence of life, even where conditions are such as to make existence seem almost in credible. We must remember, how ever, that conditions on the moon do not differ any more. if as much, from conditions on the earth at sea level, as do conditins ill the ocean depth differ from conditions on the top of our highest peaks"
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
Interior Weather

Skagway, cloudy, calm, 2S above. Whitehorse, clear, n w.. Lower LeBarge, cloudy, calm,-. Hootalinqua, cloudy calm, i be- low.
 Big Salmon, snow, calm, 1 below, Carmacks, cloudy, calm, 1 below. Yukon Crossing, cloudy calm, 1 below.
 Coffee Creek, fog, calm,-. Stewart River, fog, calm, 3 be, low.
 Ogilvie, fog, calm, below. Dawson, cloudy, calm, : below.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
MINISTER SERVES
HOT FREE LUNCH

Cleveland, O., Jan. 12-The claim that men are driven to saloons by the free lunch counter is being wig orously combatted today by Rev. J. Boyer, pastor of the COllinwood Methodist church. In tho basement of the $40,OOO edifice, Rev. Boyer has established a. soup kitchen. He had 50 guests on the first day.
 "We are welcoming all who come, said Rev. Boyer, "We'll find some way to finance It."
 One hundred jobless men in the vicinity prompted the minister to provide food for them.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
EXPOSED!

After exposure, when you feel . cold coming on, take "PURoLA' Honey and Tar Cough syrup. Don't wait until it has developed into oronchitis or pneumonia. Does not contain opiates of any kind. Keep
 bottle in the house for emergen- cies. Your druggist will refund your money if not satisfied. Price 25c and soc Specify "PURoLA' Sold by Keller Brcs. Drug Go, --
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
there will be presented q one reel
 drama and a one reel comedy sketch.
SANTA MONICA HAS
 COMMISSION RULE

Santa Monica, Cal. Jan. 13- Santa Monica is the latest Pacific coast city to place itself under the commission form of government Under the plan adopted at a re- cent city election, commissioners Of public works, safety and finance will have entire charge of the city's affairs, Ward lines will be abolish ed. The first election under the new system will be held in Decem- Der, 1915.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
1.-THE OATH OF OSTURU SAN"
 AN INTERNATIONAL DRAMA

If you wish to see something real good in the moving picture line dror into the Nugget movies tonight and witness the reproduction of '"The Oath of Osturu San," spectacular two reel international drama, the characters in which are represented by American and Japanese actors
 In addition to this masterpiece
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
TO ENTER THE
 ALASKAN TRADE

Bellingham, Wash, Jan. 1.-The work of construction on a new steamer which is designed to enter the Southeastern Alaska trade is to be now. under way by the Bellingham-AlaskG Trading and Transportation Co. of this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
LOCAL BRIEFS

The Princess May got away at 8 o'clock last night.
 Marshal Frank Page on going to hose house No. 1 last evening found that the fire ladder he had report ed as missing yesterday had been returned by the unknown borrower.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
NUGGET MOVIES
Broadway, between 2nd and Bad
 ONen EveIv Night
Wednesday and Thursday

The Oath of Osturu SGn.-A spec tacular two reel International dra- ma.-Enacted by Japanese and Am erican players.-MajesTIc film Go.
 A Quiet Little Wcdding.-Key- stone comedy.
 The Other Woman-A good Re lance drama.
 Friday-"The PitfaI In two parts.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

Wanted salesmen to sell cigars cigarettes, and tobacco to dealers Experience unnecessary. Weekly sal ary and S5 a day traVel'ny eNpens- es. EASTERN TOBACCO CO.,, Bos- ton, Mass.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
Only One "Bromo Ouinine"

Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think of the full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Cures Cold in one day. Cures Grip in two days. Look for
 signature of E. W. Grove on the box. 25c
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

The largest single shipment Of Edison Blue Amberol records just received. All the latest and up- to-date seelections. Keller Bros. Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

Bonded wn;sEeys--IlUsOp. MGuh Vernon auJ Belmont The best 0, Reer-Blue Ribbon, Euiwe.Ser ano Pale RanIer. at che Mascot, Tele- phone gT.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

The Mascot Saloon is offering it's patrons the delicasies of the season these days, and tonight Steamed Clans" will be served.
 I-12-1t.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14
NOTICE

There will be a regular meeting tonighS of Skagway Lodge No 431, Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

Olympia Bee on draught at the Board of Trade This famous brew, both on draft and In bottles Is kept -oustantly fresh. This is the Board oI Trade Bar ~Lere tue celebrated Rainier Beer ;s also kep: in bot tles. If
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
 Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser, Blue Ribbon and Pale Raln- ter Beer at the Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

A big new selection of Blue Am . erolas just received at Keller Bros
 1-7-3t.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-01-14

Music by Mrs. Hal Johnston. We change pictures every other right.
 Commences at 8 p. III.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-01
CORPS ASSIGNMENTS
AND DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED

Washington. D. c.. OCT. 1.-The following
army orders have been issued:
Maj r. F. Metcalfe. medical corps IS re-
heved from duty in Second Division. and
port 10 commanding general southern de-
partment for temporary duty.
Orders Of July 80 directing Col Charles
Richard. medical CORPS to proceed 10 San
Francisco are revoked Col Richard. after
being relieved rs commandment army medical
school, viii proceed TO New York City for
duty
BY direction OF the president. the retire
ment Of Col J. c Gresham. cavalry. from
active service is announced, and he will pro-
coed to his home.
Capt J. NJ. Coffin. medical corps will pro-
coed TO Fort Riley for temporary duty.
thence to proper station.
Capt J. J. Loving. corps Of engineers. IS
relieved from duty at Ravenswood. ". Va,
and by direction Of the president he will re-
pair TO this city and report to enr-seer
commissioner Of the District Of Columbia for
duty
Maj J. NJ Kennedy. medical corps. will
take charge OF medical supply depot at ST.
Louis temporarily
Orders Of Sept - relating to Capt. J. E
Gaujot, 18th cavalry. are revoked
Mai ". X Jones. Eighth infantry. IS
transferred to the 18th infantry, and will
join that regiment
Capt. Edward Garfield. IT, quartermaster
corps Is relieved from duty in Philippines
and will proceed to United States and re-
port 70 adjutant general Of the army for
further orders
Leaves OF absence: Mai c. A Hedelzin.
cavalry, two months; Capt r. s Pratt. quar-
termaster corps. two months. First Lieut. J.
W Riley. Second Field artillery. two
months; First Lieut. r l. Weeks 21st in
fantry. extended two months: Mai J. F.
c. P. Stallman. medical reserve corps. Is
days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-01

ton Rotary club. is in Fl Paso on &C
count OF the recent Illness Of his son,
Rudolph, who with Mrs. Coles was in
El PasO on a visit to Mrs. George Ellis.
mother Of Mrs. Coles. at 14O1 BOule-
ward. The son is now better Mr.
Coles is a prominent coal dealer OF
Houston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-01
Fresh Cut Flowers
For Saturday

Radiant, fragrant blossoms,
grown in our own fields
under the sunny skies Of
southern California. To-
morrow's exquisite offering
includes.-
Beautiful Roses, at the
dozen ............- soc
Cecil Drummer Roses, the
bunch ------.--.----.2 5c
Hothouse Carnations, the
dozen -... -25c
Field grown, Carnations.
the dozen ----...-.-.---1Oc
Dahlias, at each. --....-. SC
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

4 bridge over The River Dee in Eng.
land that was built in 1850 still is in use
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
STATES DISPUTE
BOUNDARY LINE
NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT RE-
WYE CID SCORE AND ASK SU-
PREME COURT TO SETTLE 1T.

WASlllNGTDN. Dec. IL The Su-
prcmc court has been asked To settle the
famous old boundary dispute between
Vermont ana New Hampshire. This il
one Of the oldest controversies between
adjoining states and il il gain ii boiling
point. Vermont has brought the suit
against New Hampshire. and the qucS-
zion that goes t. the supreme court is
the right of New Hampshire 10 tax prop
crtv built To- the high-watcr mark on the
opposite shore Of the Connecticut river.
The Connecticut divides Vermont and
New Hampshire and the dispute il over
the question whether the western boun-
dairy of New Hampshire is the high WA
Ter mark on the opposite shore. Yer
mont claims jurisdiction to the low-wa-
Ter mark. There has been Il great over
hauling Of mISty documents in the pub
liz archives az Washington and Concord
recently ~ representatives Of the Yer
mont attorney general and that state
goes into the contest convinced that the
evidence. mrch of which dates back to
revolutionary timr~. Sustains her Iso-
>itinn.
+ i likely that the dispute would moi
have hccomc acute but for the fact that
commercial development along the river
m recent wears. a. a result of the eStab-
liShmcut "f power plants and Il .Icat
increase ia manufacturing. has given
~ the strip of land in controversy 4
large t1Natinn value. There is some vcly
valuable property at Bellows Falls. VI.
which being built down 10 tn old low
water mark of the river il taxed in Wal
pole n ". The payment Of which il re-
sisted IN Vermont. There il also con
flirt in jurisdiction at several other
points alOn. the river.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Determining Rio Grande's Discharge Volume

The determination of the amount Of
water flowing i'm the streams Of the RE
Grande basin. which covers the greater
part Of New Mexico. large areas la south
crn Colorado. and a considerable terri
tory in Texas and old Mexico. il of uH-
usual Importance "a that region. for
most Of il is an arid agricultural conn
try. entirely dependent on it, streams
for irrigation.
Water supply Paper 3>>. inst issued
by the United States geological survey
contains records for 1911 of the lis barge
Of the Rio Grande and III principal lrih-
u%tarieS. together with that of Color do
river If Texas ami BrazoS river.
Systematic study of runoff IN the
Rio Grandc basin was begun ~ the feel
cral government near Embudu. n. MI.
soon after the passage of the art uf Oct
obcr. ISIS. which authorized the org MI
cation Of the irrigation survey under the
direction If the United States geological
survey. \ camp Of instruction for hydro
"rapherS was established near Embudr.
and IL this camp and the %gauging station
near by the methods W stream measure
mcnt now in general use were >y>tcmu-
TIED. In the spring of l>>9 additional
stations were established ON the Rio
Grande near Del Norte. Colo. aud II
PaSo. Texas. From this beginning the
work Of measuring waters of the Rio
Grandc basin has been expanded until
there are now 10 gaging stations WY the
Rio Grandc and its tributaries. Colura
do river Of Texas and BraZo> river.
The report contains not only data con
corning stream flow collected fn the
western Gulf Of Mexico basin hy the sur
vcv and cooperating parties but also rrc
orlS furnished by private Individuals
and corporations. All stations in Nrw
Mexico were maintained IN cooperation
with III" state. The United States ~ Ia
nation %"rvicc furnished Il large part
IF the money expended i'm the lower pccg~
river valley and also rendered assist
ance in the Rio Colorado. Rio ITondn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
ATHLETICS WILL
BE COMPULSORY
BROWNSVILLE SCHOOL BOARD DE-
clDsS TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO
DEVOTE TIME TO ATHLETICS.

In the future al the students in tho
Brownsville public schools. not exempt
for some special cause. will he required
u devote Il portion If their time 10 some
branch IF athletics. This plan was adop-
ted AT Il meeting Of the school board and
i IN line with the compulsory athletic
policies that have been III vogue in lar
Ger schools for some time.
For the present y"ar the athletic fca-
turc will not receive the attention that
in the opinion of the state university
and other large schools il deserves on
;;-cOunt Of the limited campus facilities
and the lack Of any indoor gymnasium.
This defect will be- remcdicd when the
new buildings are completed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

Children are probably brighterto-day
than a generation ago-but are they
stronger! That's a grave question.
So many pinched faces, dulled eyes
and languid feelings make US wonder
if they will ver grow into robust,
healthy men and women.
If your children catch colds easily,
are tired when rising, lack healthy
color, or find studies difficult, give
them SCOTS Emulsion for one month
to enrich their blood and restore the
b~odyforces to healthy action.
SCOTS Emulsion is used in private
schools. 1t is not a"patent medicine,
simply a highly concentrated oil food,
without alcohol or harmful drugs. 1t
cannot harm; 1t improves blood; it bene-
fits lungs and strengthens the system.
Your druggist has it-refuse substitutes.
: Scott h Bovine. bloomfield. MI lS1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Harvard Oldest u. S,
College, Adopts A
Military Course

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dee. t7-Prc~i-
dent \. Lawrence Lowell. leading facrl
IN members. prominent graduates ard
The leaders 81 the undergraduates at
Harvard University will address a mass
meeting NJ students TO-DAY on military
preparation. The university for the first
Time has adopted . military c0urS" and
lectures vii y" given ~ army officers ,n
military subjects. MaiorGenernl Icnr-
ard Wood AMI Precedent Lowed have
arranged the general program FOR mill
iarV training instruction fur ~. stu
dents.
The lectures will ~ a part If The
training uf the Harvard battalion. Two
hours nf drill viii hr given each week
RIFLES and other equipment have been
provided for.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Hockey Season Is Now
Under Way In North
Especial "a The HeraId.l

NnN YORK. Dee. lI.-With the bi.
matches between the -. Nichoias team
"a New York an dthe Montreal Stars set
for tomorrow night AT the l1,al rink. the
hocNcy season is getting into full swing.
The international rivalry is having an
unusual introduction for the season. II.
Nicholas iOurneycd to Montreal Inst
week for the opening game. and the see
ond j. set for this city. If there IL Il tie.
the third game will lc PLAYED here on
Mon'ay night.
Cleveland, Detroit Boston. Pittsburg
ami other hockey cities are already in
The field with fast teams. and thr out
Look i most promising. The college D lex
chaSerS are also busy. and most 10 the
blg universities have taken up the lee
sport.
The Canadian hockey association has
adontcd one Of the rules of basketball for
application 70 its hockey contests this
winter. which is being endorsed in Am
orican Kinks. The new rule is an impnr-
tant step 10 pemalizc q foul made DELHI
crltcly ~ prevent a shot al goal The
player ihuS prevented is 10 get n free
shot On lhc coni Of the opposing team.
with = clear field and only TIE goalkrcp-
cr> opposing him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Deputy Sheriff Carr
Arrests Alleged Train
Bandit Al San Benito

Sheriff w L. Nann returned from
San Bcnito last night bringing with him
IL ldolfO CARO-. arrested while AT work
al the San Bcnito sugar mill on a charge
that he was a participant in the wreck
IT htc -. Louis. Brownsville x Mexico
train near Brownsville the night Of De
tnbcr - last. Cara il being held in
the county Jail TO await u preliminary
examination before 4 Justice Of the peace
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

LONDON. Dee. 1T-NiScount Aver
stone, former lord chief Justice Of England.
died here today. He was chief Justice for
thirteen years. He was one Of the most
popular. human and many sided men i'll
British public life. He wa~ 4 widuwcr.
His wife died IN 1873. and hi only son
IN 1910. after an operation for appended
til. There - no heir a. the title. He WAS
born December -, 1912.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

AMI Rio llaoS drainage basins. hcT nUi-
tcti States forest service and the Indian
office also aided in collection Of data.
\ copy I water supply paper :;S> may
~ obtained free on application "a the
director of the geological survey. Wash
ington. ID. G..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Candies Made Fresh
For Christmas

Why not let the Olympia Confcc-
tionery BE- your official candy man
for Christmas. We make absolutely
the best 81 candies. and make them
fresh every day. They are put up
in candy boxc~ Ut attractive design.
or IN bulk. Just say how Won want
them packed and you Shall have them
that way. We will send oar fresh
candies to any address IN the Valley.
parcel post frce-wc make ~ extra
charge for dcli>cry-and you Saw
from Soc 10 zoe per pound.
Lib box assorted chocolate
candie~ G0c
lib Whipped Cream Chocolates.
handmade and extra fine h. zoe
lib Assorted Chocolates SOC
lib. box Assorted French
Nougat soc
lib. box Assorted Nut. Cher
rice. Pineapple and Choco-
latc 90
Lib. box Honey Noueat with
Pecans 50c
lib. box Fine Fudge. assorted zoe
lib. box Fine Pecan Rolls ... 60r
lib box Fine Pecan Squares zoe
lib box Mexican Pecan Cakes soc
lib. Fine Homemade Bor Bon- soc
Write a. for anything special You
may want il the candy line Our
candy maker ~ wv expert ana h-
rood~ have becomc popular ~ tbr
Valley.
Send Stamps or Mercy Order.
The OLYMPIA CONFECTIONERY
lib Elizabeth 81. Brownsville. Tex.
Phone 22l.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Texas Made Cotton
Mattess A Gift
To The President

HOUSTON. Texas. Dee. Nv. f..
Eldridge Of Sugarland today sent ~ \
wedding gift TO President Wilson's tiancee
4 mattress made Of Texas cotton. Similar
presents were sent To the presidents
daughters a. wedding gifts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17
Fail To Gust Two
Because Of German
Birth; Are Upheld

LONDON. Dec. 17.-An attempt 10
deprive i rEdgar Speyer and Sir Err
nest CasSel IF membership in the privy
council because of German birth failed
today when the lord chief justice upheld
their naturalizationShip.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-17

Next to the elephant. the white rhi-
noccros Of Africa is the largest animal
known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-11-17
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT.

In transcri5tng the report o. the fin
ance committee a few clerical errors
were made and these were not discov-
cred until that section of the paper
containing the report, had been print
ed. The following gives the items il
error and the correct figures.
Total appropriated reads 1913 ,340.-
80, should read 1912, $500.
Special loans to school districts
reads $19,O91.01, should read $19,019.-
OIL.
Asylum bonds and interest reads 3d.
$50, should rear $1,000.
Platteville special tax reads $23.50,
should read $23.10.
According to good authority the
state taxes this year are $4,000 less
than last year and the county tax is
$4,000 less than in 1914. The de-
crease in the state tax is due largely
to the change in the road law which
no longer requires the state to give
equivalent amounts to the towns, cities
or villages in the form of road funds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-11-17
LANCASTER SCHOOLS BUY NOV.
ING PICTURE MACHINE.

A combined stereOpticon and moving
picture machine has been ordered for
use in the Lancaster schools. 1t is eX-
pected that it will be in operation not
later than next week, and possibly
this week.
Arrangements have been made with
the University Extension Division for
securing their service of slides and
films. These are sent out in twenty
five packages, one packages of from
so to 100 slides, and from 1000 to g.
900 feet of film being received each
week for twenty-five weeks. These
may be kept for use in the school for
period of one week. The only cost
of securing this material is that of
transportation.
After the machine is paid for, no adj
mission may be charged for programs
at which these slides and films are
used; but a special arrangement with
the University Extension Division has
been made whereby one evenings en-
tertainment each week is to be given
for which there will be an admission
fee of ten cents.
The need of a good stereopticon in
school has been felt very greatly. In
teaching some subjects, in literature
and history especially, and more or
less in practically every other subject,
pictures add greatly to any pupils
comprehension and understanding of
the facts being taught. Most people
retain indefinitely that which they see
in life or in life-like pictures, while
the spoken or written message is soon
forgotten. There is absolutely no
question as to the great educational
value of moving pictures, and the
school has come to feel the necessity
of making use of this modern help in
education.
At least one room in the high school
building will be darkened so that this
machine may be used for various
classes at the usual time of their reel
tation, whenever it may seem desirable
to do so.
1t is hoped that many of the people
of Lancaster will be interested in these
pictures that will be shown at the
school building, and your liberal pat
rOnage is asked for, not only to help
pay for this equipment, but that you
may become better acquainted with
the work of the school and all its
activities. Following are some of the
subjects that will be shown by slides
and films:
The Gasoline Automobile and Auto
mobile building, Tractor Engines in
Farm Work, Colors of Birds, Insects
and Other Animals, Historic Boston,
Japanese Butterflies, Rip VanWinkle,
(drama), Landing of the Pilgrims,
Cdrama), Egypt and Along the Nile,
India, The Holy Land Damascus, A
Day in the Shakespeare Country. Vel
lowstone National Park, City Planning
in America, Picturesque Wisconsin,
etc.
Announcements will be made Of the
first entertainment as soon as the Ian
tern is received and in running order.
Last week Mr.. Burr kindly ran the
films, 1.-THE Making of Magazine" at
the Orpheum on Friday afternoon. The
pictures were very good and all
seemed to be very much interested.