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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
MAR|POSA COMES
 FROM THE SOUTH
Will Sail South Tomorrow Night Many Valdez People Billed for
 the Trip South.

The steamer Mariposa of the Alas ka Steamship company line, reached Valdez this morning at o'clock and sailed west at 9:30. The Mariposa brought fifty tons of freight for To- cal merchants. Captain Charles O'Brien expected to reach Valdez on the return trip tomorrow evening.
 A large number of Valdez resi- dents will leave on the boat for the states.
 The following passengers arrived this morning: T. J. Donohoe, Mrs. T. J. Donohoe, Charles Carpenter, T. J. Smith, Judge w. N. Spence, Al. Bowling, Lieut.. E. s. Terry, H. R. Cole.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
WHEAT NOW SELLS
 AT $1.50 A BUSHEL

CHICAGO, Jan. 30.-Wheat has broken all price records since the civ dl war excepting during the few per iods of speculation when some deal CT tried to corner the supply. The market closed at $1.50 yesterday and no relief is in sight. Brokers insist that if exports. which average mil lion bushels day, continue that the price will go to $2.0O and possibly $2.50.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
VICTIM
 BOILER EXPLOSION

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 30.-One more victim has died as a result Of the burns received when the boiler of the cruiser San Diego exploded on the Fist. The dead man was fire man and was severely burned by the steam and hot water but was res- cued by his companions only to die after nine. days of intense suffering.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
JUDGE BROWN
 IS IN JUNEAU

Judge F. M. Brown, who came to Juneau on the steamer Mariposa, re. mained in the capital city in order to try several cases in which Judge Jennings is not qualified. It is ex- pected that Judge Brown will come north on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Notice to Valdez Women.

Notice to Valdez Women.
 The Auxiliary of the Pioneers of Alaska is composed of wives, moth CTS, sons and daughters of members of the Order of Pioneers, or women who came to Alaska before January 1, 1901, and all such persons are eli glble to become members of the Aux Hilary. The charter has been extend. ed until the first Thursday in March. Auxiliary zaeets every Thursday night at Pioneer hall at 8 o'clock sharp. Applications may be obtained from secretary.
 MAE c. HARRINGTON.
 Secretary and Treasurer
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Bargains! Bargains!

During the coming week Harvey's Toggery will offer exceptional bar gains in ladies' wearing apparel, fancy goods, silks, and ribbons to close out the balance of our stock. Showcases, tables, adjustable form and rugs included. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
MaaonIc Meetinu,

Masonic Meeting. A special meeting of the Valde1 Masonic Lodge. No. 168. will be held tonight at eight o'clock. Work in the second degree.
 c. c. REYNOLDS, Secretary.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Valdez Bank & Trust Go. Have Ere,
 War MapS.

The Valdez Bank & Trust Co. have number of war maps of Europe which they will be glad to give to any who may care to have them. They are the Rand, McNally maps recently issued by the bank as sup element to the Valdez Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Order Alaska Moose.

VTUST NId6Nd "UUSc. The ladies' dance scheduled to take place at Moose hall on Jan. 29 has been postponed for one week owing to a recent death in the family of one of our members.
 THE COMMITTEE.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
LOCAL BREviTIEs.

Chinese noodles and chop suey at Valdez Cafe after 2 p. m. If
 Remington and Smith Premier type writers for sale or rent at Valdez Drug Co. If
 Cooking apples s2 per box at the Yakima Fruit Co. If
 Household furniture for sale. En- quire of Mrs. w. w. Harvey. If
 c. O. Reinke, the watcnmaker and jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.
 Prescriptions carerully compound ed at Valdez Drug Co. If
 See Tod Winter for your watch aud jewelry repairing at B. Winters store. All work guaranteed. If
 Suits pressed for s1.oo at Silver mans the tailor. Telephone 198.
 Latest popular copyrights and clas- sics at Valdez Drug Co. If
 To demonstrate our electric heatei S., cookers, bakers and percolators, we will serve coffee and toast, buns. cake or doughnuts for 15 cents at the Elm porium. If
 FOR SALE-Dining room table, kitchen range, heating stove, cooking utensils and household furniturs. Mrs. E. c. Bunnell.
 | Large stock of cut glass and Paris ian ivory at Valdez Drug Co. If
 The big free dinner at the Big Place tonight at 9:30. All are wei come.
 For home cooked meals go to Mrs. Matilda Olson's on Hobart street. Phone 219. Special Sunday dinner served at 5 o'clock. Week days din ner served at p. m. If Universal percolators and cnafng dishes at Valdez Drug Co. If 
 The most exquisite hand.pa1nted china ever seen in Valdez at Valdez Drug Co. f Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silvor. mans the tailor. Telephone 19S. Imported Japanese baskets at Val deg Drug Co. d Best Yakima netted gem spuds 40 lbs. for soc at the Yakima Fruit Co., Valdez Bank & Trust Go. Have Free War Maps.
 The Valdez Bank & Trust Co. have a number of war maps of Europe which they will be glad to give to any who may care to have them They are the Rand. McNally maps recently issued by the bank as sup
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Flooded Dogs for Sale.

0T000eO 000o t0s 00'S'
 Two airedale terrier puppies, breed ing unsurpassed. Fine head, ear. eye and coat. Pedigrees furnished. Eight champions in three generations. En- quire at Prospector. f
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many kind friends for the acts of kindness and sympathy extended to us in the loss of our son.
 MIR. and MRS. J. A. McGILVRAY. ,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Best Yakima netted gem spuds 2O lbs. for soc at the Yakima Fruit Co.,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Imported Japanese baskets at Val deg Drug Co. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silvor mans the tailor. Telephone 19S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Chinese noodles and chop suey at Valdez Cafe after z p. m. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

The most exquisite hand'painted china ever seen in Valdez at Valdez Drug Co. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Cooking apples $2 per box at the Yakima Fruit Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-01-30

Remington and smith Premier type writers for sale or rent at Valdez Drug Co. If
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
RUSSIA ON
OFFENSIVE
BATTLE ON SAN STILL CON.
TINUES AND RUSSIAN
RETREAT STOPPED.
Fate of Przemysl Uncertain But
Claimed German Attack
Has Failed.

LONDON. No. sI. 10: 20 D. m.-The
great battiR o. fhe San. 10 which the
Russians fell back after retreating
over half of Galicia. still RACES. but
the Russians assert that they have as.
sumed the Offensive. This statement
is taken in London TO mean that an.
other mighty German effort has ex-
pended itself
Though the fate of Przemysl is still
uncertain IL is contended in allied
circles that the Austro-Germans have
Jailed OF their purpose TO crush the
Russians in Galicia and that their rush
forward. costing as Il did. thousands of
lives. has fallen short. just as did the
repeated thrusts at Warsaw and
Galicia
The official statement issued tonighl
by the Austrian war Office makes no
claim OF any noteworthy advances in
the east. dismissing the Przemysl stu.
alton with the brief declaration that
the lighting continues" and asserting
that there have been no serious en-
gagements elsewhere on the eastern
front
The Russians on the other hand.
claim victories virtually along the en-
tire front. especially beyond the Dnei.
ster, where they say they have taken
1000 prisoners
In the west. neither side had said
nu'u ldtelys hthOuEn the French con
tinue gnawing around Arras and there
has been hard fighting along the User.
Italy has retaliated for the Austrian
air and naval raids along her east
coast by bombarding Pola. the Aus
tTian naval base. from a diriEible.
while Italian destrOyers have made a
dash on MonfalcOne. doing consider
able damage 10 Austrian shipping and
getting away unscathed.
German submarines have been ex-
traOrdinarily active. the news tonight
adding one more neutral vessel to the
growing list of victims This was the
Danish steamer SObOrg. which was
sunk 40 miles northeast OF the Tyne
All hands were rescued.
The English press is following the
German and American exchanges on
the Lusitania tragedy with the kccnest
interest. and there is much specula-
tion az TO the probable American ac.
fiOn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
FINAL PLEA
FOR FRANK
THE CELEBRATED CASE OF
GEORGIA YOUNG MAN
SOON TO END.
Prison Commission Hears Argu-
ments for Communication and
Receives Many Petitions.

ATLANTA. Ga. May 31-Hearing
or Leo NJ. Franks application for com
mutation of his death sentence to life
imprisonment was completed here late
today before the state prison commits
sion. The commissions recomnenda.
tlon probably will be transmitted with.
in the next ten days TO the governor
who will take final action on the ap-
peal. No opposition to the applica-
ton was presented.
Principal features OF the proceed.
ings which began this morning, con-
sisted OF letter written few months
before his death by Judge l.. $ Roam
who presided at Franks trial. in
which he sought clemency for the
prisoner. and a statement BY Mrs.
Frank. describing her husbands act
ions on the night after Mary Phagan's
murder and denying rumors of an es-
arrangement between herself and
Frank
Judge Roam in his letter stated that
at the proper time he would ask the
governor to commute Franks sen
tence to life Imprisonment, Thar aftsr
many months OF deliberation he still
was uncertain OF the prisoners guilt,
and that at Is possible I showed un-
due Difference to the opinion OF the
Jury when I allowed their verdict to
stand"
Pleas for Frank.
Production OF Judge Roan's letter
Franks counsel stated. obViated the
necessity OF extended argument
Frank did not attend the proceed
INKS, but his wife was present through.
out
". NJ Howard. who conducted
Franks application, submitted court
records. petitions from legislatures
and societies. and letters from promi.
nent lawyers, jurists and others
Seevral well known Georgia lawyers
and judges made oral pleas I'm Frank s
behalf and arguments were presented
by former Governor Foss. OF Massa.
chusetts. heading a delegation OF the
Independent order of Sons of Israel /:
John NJ. O'Connor. chief justice OF the
Criminal Court OF Cook county. I'LL
nois. representing the Chicago Frank
Committee. Mrs. Mary Delaney Fish.
er. OF Chicago. representing 200. 900
women from all over the country.
whose petition she presented. and 9th.
ers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
SEEKING TIME
London Papers Take This View Of
German Note-Wsnt 70 Engage
v. S. In Controversy.

LONDON. June !. 1850 a. MN
their comment on the German reply
10 the United States governments
note. the morning newspapers take
the view that Germany Is seeking TO
gain time by involving the United
states In diplomatic controversy.
They contend that almost an the allie
cations made In Germany's defense
are false
The Daily Mail considers that
situation of real gravity has arisen
States
"Germany's reply" saws the Daily
Nail. shows a complete failure 10 un-
derstand the temper Of tho American
people or to meet the American case
mere sneeuuE or oOutemptuouz
reply or Halter refusal to take the
American government seriously could
hardly be imagined Unless We great
ly mistake President Wilson ia not a
man 10 tolerate the eophiafrfoa with
which sages of Wilhelm straasc seek 10
avoid giving plain answer 10 his
plain question
The Daily News boz an editorial
thinks the grounds on which Germany
seeks 10 justify the sinking the Lusi.
tania are mere imperfiueucp" and
Ike other newspapers declares that
tho case Of the steamer Noranfir
proves the allegation that the Iuri
tania was carrying troops or munitions
bad nothing whatever TO do with her
being sunk
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
PRESIDENT WILSON GIVEN
OVATION IN PATRIOTIC
DEMONSTRATION
Gov. Willis. of Ohio Evoked Ap-
plause With Plea to Uphold
President-Maine Monu-
ment Unveiled.

WASHINGTON. May 31-Eulogies
OF Americas soldier and sailor dead
were voiced here today by President
wilson. Secretary Bryan, Secretary
Daniels and Governor Willis, OF Ohio.
at impressive memorial day exercises
al Arlington national cemetery. Large
crowds seized upon every opportunity
10 show that the present international
situation was uppermOst in their
minds
President Wilson. cheered on his ar
rival and departure and during his ad-
dress. carefully avoided any direct ref
erence TO problems now facing the
United States. He was enthusiastical-
" applauded when he declared that
Greater days lie before this nation
than IL has ever seen. and the solemn
consciousness Of those who bear Of
nce in this time is that they must
make their best endeavor to embody
In what they do and say the best thing
i'm the United States"
Governor Willis evoked applause
when he said THE President OF the
United States Is making n successful
effort to keep us out OF the broils OF
Europe" and added Now is the time
10 keep cool. think carefully and stand
by the President. He and his cabinet
know vastly more Of our delicate rela.
tlons with European belligerents than
the rest OF us can possibly know. let
W hold up his hands In the patriotic
effort he is making In this crisis"
The President sat in the midst OF
veterans Of two wars during the exer-
cises and uttered an audible Amen
a. the conclusion Of an invocation by
Bishop Earl CranstOn. Of Washington.
who prayed that the United States
might be led Alright In the present
crisis.
Wilson's Address
The President spoke in part a. fol.
lows.
~ have not come here today TO de-
liver an address. but merely revercnt-
ly TO take part in expressing the senti-
mcut ~ this Impressive day " N
ncccssa rily Of "reminiscences Re
tconunued on Page EiEhtD
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
AND GUARANTEES OF PRO-
lection OF AMERICAN
LIVES ON HIGH SEAS.
Proposal to Protract Argument
Will Not BE Considered
Bernstorff 10 SEE Wilson

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May al
President Wilson intends to so shape
the course of the United States gov
eminent in the international crisis
which has arisen as TO leave no doubt
abroad OF the country's purpose not
only TO speak. but II necessary. to act
Tor the cause of humanity.
Two things were practically deter
mined upon by the President today In
the solemn atmosphere with which
capital
First. that Germanys avoidance of
the larger questions OF humanity and
the spirit OF international law by a
technical argument on a hitherto un-
disputed point in the statutes OF ma
uons-the exercise OF the right OF visit
and search by war craft when encoun-
tering merchantmen. whether carrying
contraband or not-must be met
promptly with n note again setting
forth briefly the facts as found by
investigation OF officials here as 10
the cargo and peaceful equipment of
the I.usitania. and reiterating the earn
est intention of the United States to
hold the German government TO a
strict accountability" for all viola
tions of American rights on the high
seas. Count Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador. has been granted an
Interview with the President for Wed
nesday noon, but unless he brings
some proposal from his government
answering the demands OF the United
States differently from the note just
received from Herr Won Jagow. the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
W WHEELING
PEOPLE HURT
MRS. FIELDS, WIFE OF PRESI-
DENT OF WHEELING MOLD
AND FOUNDRY COMPANY
FATALLY HURT.
Secretary II. :. Bradley Slightly
Injured When Their Auto Is
Struck BY Another.

Special Dispatch To tae InteIigencor.
PITTSBURGH. Pa. May 3l.-Mrs.
Howard Z. Fields. formerly Of this
city and now a resident OF Wheeling.
received fractured skull and Mr.. and
Mrs. II. $ Bradley also OF Wheeling.
were struck by a car owned and driv-
en- by {. l.. SaNton OF the Hotel Schen-
ley this evening at Littton street and
Grant Boulevard.
The accident occurred about 6 p. m.
The Fields car was crossing the boule-
ward. bound north. when Saxton's ma
chine bound west. crashed into it,
Mrs. Fields was thrown from the rear
seat Of the machine. and her head
struck a mail box. She was taken to
the Homeopathic hospital. Bradley
and MS wife were also thrown out Of
the car Bradley sustained a broken
finger and minor injuries. Mr. Brad
ley was only slightly hurt Fields
and SaXton escaped injury.
The Fields car was badly damaged
and was thrown onto the sidewalk by
the collision Ffeids IS president OF
the Wheeling Mould and Foundry
company and Bradley is secretary.
The party were on their way to
Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
WILSON WILL INSIST ON
PREPARATION FOR LIVES LOST

German foreign minister. a circum-
stance which IL doubted ia we'll in
formed quarters, the Presidents
course. as framed By him In cOnsulta-
tion with his cabinet tomorrow. will
not be materially affected.
Issue Statement
Second. that Notwithstanding the
critical situation with Germany. there
shall be issued tomorrow the state
ment which has been in preparation
for several days. to be communicated
TO the leaders OF all factions in Mexi-
co. serving notice that unless they
themselves bring TO an early end the
deplorable conditions with their war
fare has wrought. some other means
viii be found by the United States In
the Interest OF humanity TO save the
from the throes OF starvation and fur
ther devastation OF property.
TOMORROW the President will lay be
fore the cabinet both questions. The
effect OF the warning TO Mexico. the
President hopes. will be the coalition
within the next few weeks OF the best
elements In the southern republic TO
form provisional government TO
which the United States and other
countries can accord early recognition.
The tense situation produced by
the receipt of an unyielding reply from
Germany TO the request Of the United
States for reparation for the 100 Amer
lean lives lost in the sinking OF the
Lusitania and guarantees against the
destruction OF American lives or
property in the future overshadowed
the Mexican problem as well as all
other governmental activities today.
The President-upon whom rests
the burden OF deciding the govern
ment's foreign policy in the absence
of congress-sought solitude during
the early hours of the day. as he did
in the trying days Immediately after
the sinking OF the Lusitania. He read
the newspaper text OF the note, the
editorial comments. scores of mes
(Contsnued on Page Ten.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
|RALPH DE PALMA WINS THE
BLUE RIBBON AUTO EVENT

he WAS In 1919 when with but two
miles 20 so his machine broke down
and be lost the prizes he had thought
a. good as won a few minutes before
rms years race vas the trst held
mere iu which no person was injured
Although the weather was threatening
and the race had been postponed from
saturday a large crowd was on hand
TO witness the event
The track was ideal for high speed
as IL was chilly and tires lasted much
tonger than h usual on brick course.
and fuel
Ten drivers divide the $50 coo prize
money. OF which DE Palmas share is
S2o.Ou0. They finished as follows:
Ralph De Palma. Dario Rcsta. Gil
Anderson: Earl Cooper. Tom oDon-
Tom Alley. Hughie Hughes driving
Raalte
Furnishing Thrills.
DE Palma. leading by Ian and
FIESTA were furnishing the thrills for
the crowd al the 400 mile mark. These
two seemed TO be fighting each other
without regard To the other drivers.
de Palma's time for the distance was
4 p 1913 with Resta about a minute
and a half behind Anderson who re-
turned To his car was In third place
and Aiken who then relieved Earl
Cooper. was in fourth place sixteen
cars remained in the race az this dis
tance
DE Palma, Resta. Anderson. Aiken,
Wilcox and Van Raalte was the order
at $50 miles. De Palma was about a
lap and half ahead. his time being
. 90. % p. This was az an average
or $3.50 miles an hour. as compared
with S2f3 the mark set last year by
Thomas
Porporato had to leave the race in
his l6lst lap with broken crank
shaft Klein also had to take his car
out due to broken oil connection.
lie had covered i66 laps
Orr's car went out In tho 169th lap
when II broke an axle in the back
stretch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
Reply To Germany I5 3e Brief and To Poin1
BRITISH STEAMER is
TORPEDOED BY SUB.

LONDON. May 81. 5.35 %. m-The
British steamer Dixanna was tOrpedo.
ed OH tshant Saturday while on her
Wales.
According to the skipper OF the Dix.
lama, the submarine which sank his
vessel had sails hoisted when first OBJ
served He was led by this disguise
10 mistake her for a harmless sailing =
craft This IL the first time that the
use OF this device BY a German subma.
rine has been reported
The British steamer DiXianna was
OF 2.l2I net tons. She left Brunswick
Ga. May Z and Savannah. MAY II. for
hhNIe ano swansea She was in com
mand OF Captain Long
me DlNianna was formerly the Put.
ney Bridge. She was built at West
Hartlepool In 1901 and was owned by
the DiNianna steamship company.
The vessel was 53i feet long a.
feet beam and - feet deep.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
IN THE REMARKABLE TIME
OF FIVE HOURS 33 MINUTES
AND 55I. SECONDS.
DariO Resta Won Second and
Anderson Third-Eleven Out
Of Twenty-T Three Finished.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. MAY al
Ralph DE Palma won the fifth annual
800 mile international sweepstakes on
the Indianapolis motor speedway here
today IN the remarkable time of =
hours. 33 minutes and 55te seconds
The victor travelled at an average
speed OF Ss.S4 miles an hour. and
broke the record for the race estab.
lshed in 1914 by Rene Thomas. " no
in hours. minutes and f59
seconds. Dario Resta. who finished
second. contested every mile OF the
way with the winner. and the battle
OF these two pilots was the feature of
the contest Resta never Quit trying
to head-on De Palma. and he finished
only four minutes after the winner
% ossed the tape. Resta's time was .
hours. b minues and 3f9f seconds.
Gil Anderson was third and COM
pleted the race In hours a. minutes
and 24.55 seconds. out OF % cas- that
started. II finished. Of which 10 re-
Ceievd prize money.
DE Palma drove a consistent race.
He never was back Of fourth place.
lie wrested the lead from Resta in
the 10th mile. He lost the lead in
the 3I5th mile. when ne stopped AZ
the pits, but regained IL in the 335th
mile. when Resta skidded into the re-
tanning wall and was forced 10 make
a tire change as the result After that
DE Palma was never headed. although
Resta pushed his car To the limit.
Failure Feared.
DE Palma's machine ran perfectly un-
~ the beginning OF the 4sSth mile when
Il showed signs OF faltering. Specta-
tors feared that the car would fail him
and he would be robbed Of victory as
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-01
NAMES NEW
COMMISSION
HON. ELLIOTT NORTHCOTT
CHOSEN TO HEAD PUBLIC
SERVICE BODY.
Hon. Lee OFT Named State Com
pensation Commissioners
Other Appointments.

Special Dispatch Co the Intelligence.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. May
3i.-GoVernor Hatfield late this
evening announced the personnel
OF the new public service com
mission as provided by an act Of
the recent session OF the leqisla-
ture making the board to consist
OF a membership Of three. Hon
Elliott Northeott OF Huntington.
was named member and chairman
for term Of six years: Judae e. S.
Morgan Of Fsirmont. four years:
and Ex-Governor w. NJ. o. Daw-
son, two years.
Hon. Lee OFT OF Tucker county
chairman Of the former commits
sion, was named state compensa-
ton commissioner for a term OF
sis years under the act creating
this office.
Hon. James S. Iakin was re.
appointed a member OF the state
board OF control for a term OF sis
years The other members Of this
board together with the members
OF the state board Of health, and
some minor appointments will be
made tomorrow