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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
WHO NEXT?

Daily you read in your papers OF
some fire that has wiped out town and
made many homeless. Perhaps it may
be near where you live and you may
know some OF those who have lost their
all. and further, you may have become
sufficiently interested to inquire how
the FIRE started, and If so you prob
ably found that II was from careless
ness or a preventable cause. Have
you profted by the experience OF those
unfortunate ones who probably have
lost lifes savings. with nothing TO
lcok forward TO but hard struggle to
regain what has been lost through
lhoughtlessness, carelessness. or negli-
gence?
Have YOU cleaned up your premises? ?
Have you looked about for fire-making
material that might cause a fire at
your own home and extend to and de-
stroy your neighbors property? II
you have not done so, do Il now and
don't stop in simply examining your
ows property. but get your neighbors
together and make 1t a cooperative
matter.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
CHICKEN SHOW is on

The first annual show of the
Southeastern Poultry Association is
an ard vill last the balance OF the
ureeh The show is being held in the
InFrd Avenue building formerly oc-
supFed by OFT Brizendine's billiard
AEN. and practically all the available
space IN the room is taken up with
exhibits, there being more than fifty
aens OF fine specimens on exhltion,
and at she time of going to press II
looks as Il this number might be in
srensef Co near the one-hundred-coop
THurc.- Officers and members of the
Association are much elated over the
success of the enterprise, which is
1fsefr first venture. and hundreds of
vs0pso OF the city and from all over
this portion of the state are taking
IA kSe show, which is free. Now that
1eh success OF the first show is an as
xzsraz fact, its continuation from year
10 year will follow as a matter of
Eourse. WITH vastly improved facili-
xFss and wit many more exhibits.
Syze very fine fowls are shown. and
n0t few OF them are big winners at
sftrr poultry shows held in this and
sther states during this fall. 1t Is
s1rvIy we'll worth attending. and will
~ a revelation to the average person
xzd rather a surprise TO the Crouch
who thought that the plan would not
Ac 4 20. Take II in. You will be sur
Drssed 20 learn that so many really
EEs birds are being raised in Bryan
ami adjoining counties. The News
az1ends TO the management of he ex
kfbftion its most sincere congratula-
afans on the fruition of their hopes
and feels certain that the future viii
EfFe them ample recompense for theil
Estfriag efforts.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
CITY COUNCILS
MONTHLY meet
Feature OF the Evening Was Tabu-
lated Businesslikc Report From the
Water Department OF the City,
Miscellaneous Matters.

The chief feature Of the monthly
meeting OF the city council this week
was the presentation OF business
like tabulated report OF receipts and
disbursements of the city water de-
partment-in fact. about the first
intelligent report that anybody has
been able to get from that depart
ment for \ long time. The report
deals with every transaction OF the
department in detail. Patrons are
now sent monthly a card showing
the amount of their account, together
with discount for prompt payment
Those not paying within the pre-
scribed time are cut off. regardless.
II appears that the water commission
is aready well along the road to put
ting this important city department
oa sensible business basis.
A foot bridge will be built between
Fourth and Fifth on Louisiana street
across the branch where the other
bridge was washed out Later on II
is possible that a concrete wagon
bridge will be built. but not now.
Messrs. Click and Brady. Job wag-
on owners. whose vehicles were dam
aged by a fire truck the other day.
we're each awarded the sum OF ten
dollars as damages.
The sum OF fifty dollars was vot-
ed with which to repair the almost
dilapidated building at the cemetery.
which had gotten in such a bad way
that those who must be at the ceme-
terry in bad weather had no protec-
tion whatever from the weather.
Councilmen Leach and shelton. both
CT whom are carpenters. will donate
days work at the repairing.
In addition to these things a batch
OF accounts against the city were al
lowed and ordered paid.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
TYPEWRITER VALUES

Typewriter value is decided by the
measure OF efficiency one gets from
his machine. The portable, folding
Corona is without doubt the biggest
value offered. Every advantage of
the heavy. cumbersome machines is
seen in the Corona. which still
weighs but six pounds and sells for
only $4,000. See demonstration OF
the Corona at the Weekly News Of
flee. (Adv.)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
ESTABLISH READING ROOM

The Epworth League OF the NJ. E.
Church will equip the old parsonage
building. just east Of the church, as
a library and reading room, the place
to be thrown open to the young peo-
pie just as soon as the necessary Inn
provements in the rooms can be made
and the books and magazines secur-
ed. A canvass of the city for books
and magazines will be made this
week.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
GOOD ROADS MEETING AT Tulsa

Tulsa. Okla, Dec. S.-The Second
Annual Convention OF the Oklahoma
State Good Roads Federation at Tul-
sa on the dates OF December 10th and
11th promises to be an "all feature"
occasion. Three great features will
dominate the sessions. First, the
addresses by road euerts from all
parts of the State and government
authorities on the subject. Second.
the banquet and entertainment to be
rendered all delegates on the night
OF Friday. December 10th. Third.
the greatest demonstration OF good
roads building ever given in the
State, or perhaps anywhere. All OF
Saturday afternoon will be devoted
to this feature. which will be under
the direction OF Cyrus S. Aver. the
chairman of the board of county
commissioners OF Tulsa county. Ar
rangements have been made for a
wonderful display and demonstration
OF money and labor saving machin-
cry for good road building. Among
these will be the worley-Logan Road
Oiler Grader and Street Flusber.
This is one OF the very latest devices
and is declared the up-to-the minute
proposition in devices OF this kind.
1t provides for any flow, from pint
] TO a half gallon per square yard. un-
der direct pressure of 1875 pounds.
1t actually blows the oil below the
surface OF the road and makes a sol
i'd substantial surface. without any
change the machine can be used SIS a
street flusher, and II is also being
perfected for a weed and snow burn
er. This demonstration promises TO
be worth coming many miles to see. 1t
seems to promise the solution OF a
great many problems.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
LOCAL ATTLEMEN TO l-
BUILD DIPPING VAT

d. Morgan, G. w. Booker. and l..
L. Clark. large local cattlemen. will
at once build a dipping vat for the
purpose OF dipping their stock for
eradication of the Texas fever tick.
The vat will be erected near the Katy
right of way. in the vicinity OF the
cattle pens and will call for an out
lay of several hundred dollars IN
cash. The city council has granted
permission to build the vat.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
FIRE WAGON AND
JOB HACKS COLLIDE

AS the fire department was max
ing a run uast Friday and turned to
the north on Second Avenue. one OF
the wagons collided with two job
hacks. demolishig them both. Mr..
Click. one OF the hack drivers, saw
the impending collision and vacated
his hack; but Mr.. Brady, the other
hack driver. was not so fortunate
and was hurled to the walk and jarr-
ed, but not seriously hurt.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

Deputy Sheriff McTnridge one
night last week seized three grips
apparently without owners. and
which were found to contain thirty
six pints OF whiskey and four quarts
OF alcohol Thee men were later
found to own the grips. and were ar
rested. One OF them boarded an out
soing train and escaped. but the 9th.
er two were taken in tow.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
ooLLECrrNa TAXES

The county treasurer's Office has
been swamped this week with people
from all over rthe county who are
eager to pay their 1918 taxes. and ad-
ditional help was found necessary to
take care Of the rushes. The way in
which the treasurer has been taking
in the coin makes one feel as II real
prosperity were here.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

]. II. Mason. local merchant. was
stricken with a light attack OF par
alysis Monday morning. and although
not entirely knocked out is compelled
to remain at home part OF the time.
The right side OF the head is affected.
and 1t is believed by his physician
that he will entirely recover in a
short time.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
DIR. BAyNBAM GONE
TO McALEsTEl

DR.. c. W. Baynham. who has been
in Duran tor more than year en-
gagged in the practice OF medicine and
surgery. has removed TO McAlester
where he will engage in the practice
OF his profession. He sold his office
fixtures and practice to DR.. N. l.
Cornwell.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

Plaintiff recites. in her petition that
while she was passenger on the de-
PENDANT eompany's train that the
tarin gave sudden lurch. throwing
her head against the seat ahead, In
flicting injuries for which redress is
asked.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
NOTICE

We have the accounts OF Theo.
Rice. bankrupt. in our office for col
lection. All parties knowing them
selves to be indebted to the said
Theo Rice will please call at our Of
flee in the Grider building and ar
range for a settlement.
SMITH & sTINSON. Attorneys.
w2s2
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

OF 4.676 known causes of fire in Chi
cago last year $40 were due to the
careless use Of matches. Nearly ten
thousand matches are scratched every
second OF the day in this country. every
one a possible fire.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
SUING FRISCO For $500

Ida Reeves filed suit in the district
court this week wherein she Is suing
to recover from the Frisco Railway
comp pany $500 for personal injuries.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
sE1GHr CHANGE IN FRISCO TINE

Tas Frisco time card has under
Euae slight change. effective last
Sunday. The train formerly going
wesx II sos now goes at SAG.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

Examine your premises. See that
fiues are in good condition and while
you are at It. clean up all old rubbish
about the place that might in any way
tend to increase the fire danger.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

Over FIRE thousand are killed and
nifty thousand are injured annually AZ
result Of fire.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10

Legal Blanks at the News office.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-12-10
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
FRANCE WILL FAVOR
 HER WOUNDED SOLDIERS


 PARIS, Dec. .8.-The French cham Der of deputies has passed a meas ure giving preference in the govern ment service to men disabled or mu- tilated in the war. This preference extends to every branch of the civil service and not merely to some .ot the places as had been ordered by g ministerial decree. Amendments tc the measure were accepted giving the preference to those who were the fathers of the largest families. An. other amendment was that places should be, reserved for disabled sol. diers in corporations subsidized by the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
ECONOMY IS SECRET OF
 SUCCESSFUL PLACER MINING.

A new element of progress has en- tered into the mining industry in Seward peninsula in the development of economies that render gravels of lower grades available for exploita- tion, says Henry M. Eakin of the Uni ted States Geological survey, in re- port on placer mining in Seward pe- ninsula, recently published by the survey as Bulletin 622-I. Among these economies may be mentioned the removial of hazard in dredging operations by systematic prospecting, the reduction of overhead costs by the formation of larger companies that operate number of dredges un- der the same. superintendency, reduc- ti0n, of sfneii iazpsnzss ty use of in ternal combustion engines burning crude oil, more efficient use of steam in thawing frozen ground, and a closer attention to economy in the commissary department.
 In 1914, 40 dredges with an az gregate daily capacity of 42.000 cu- bic yards, were in operation on Sew ard peninsula, and employment was given to, 1900 men for an average season of 100 days. The total pro- of the placers has an esti- mated value of $2,70o,000.--North- wos< Minfnu To,spuo1 ....... ....,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8. 1915
HANDICAPPING UTILITIES.

''If an Alaskan community de-
 sired to establish or purchase wa
 ter works or other public utilities
 it would be helpless because the
 organic act provides that the legis-
 lature cannot authorize the crea-
 tion of public debt of any kind. d."--
 Daily Empire.
 Yes; and where the organic act leaves off in the matter of public utilities the Alaska Civik Code steps in and puts on the finishing touches.
 While the organic act prohibits municipalities from borrowing mon ey with which to provide public util- ties, the Civil Code, through the me- dium of system of "license fees" makes it impossible in many in stances for an individual, company or corporation to furnish these utili- ties. For example, the license fee of $500 per annum practically bars pri- vate enterprise from furnishing cleo tric light in other than the larger towns. Alaska has, and always will have, many small communities and camps where the business to be ob- tained would not justify an enter prise of this character in paying such tax.
 items equally unjust, effecting utili- ties and industries which are neces- sary to the health and comfort of the people and to the development of the territory. ..
 May be with a full territorial form of government" these evils would be remedied-
 But if they are to be adjusted it will have to be done by legislature with different ideas than those pos sessed by the members of the two leg islative sessions already held in the territory, whose efforts were confined largely to picking out industries on which more tax might be levied rath- or than to seek relief for those al ready overtaxed.
 Perhaps a session of the territorial legislature which would show more of disposition to encourage private undertakipgs--even if limited to res olutions and memoriafs-would give to the people and congress more con- fidence in the propositions for full territorial or state government Petersburg Report.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Simplicity features a Pennsylva- mia inventors hatpin point protec- tor consisting of a curved piece of metal sufficiently springy to hold it. self on pin.
 The artificial coloring of gold fish to meet prevailing tastes by keeping them in water containing certain chemicals is extensively carried on in Sicily.
 A double-faced finger nail buffer has been invented, provided with a handle which can be moved to bring the second surface into play when the first is worn.
 According to an English scientist who has experimented in several for eign countries clothing of yellow col or repels mosquitoes while blue gar ments attract them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Holiday goods, wearing apparel, household utensils and articles of ev- eryday needs coming on every boat, and sold at 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 cus- tomarily paying 15 and 25 cents for.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
PROGRAM TONIGHT
 AT LIBERTY THEATI'4

1. Her Big Story, showing handi- cap of a girl reporter. ~-.
 2. The Wrong Road.
 3-4. A Flight for Fortune show ing racing hydroplane and motor boat, swell reel of film.
 5. The o.atue, a good comedy.
 A total of five reels of good film Mutual Movies make time fly. Visit the Liberty Theatre tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

At last reports the Senator's bal loon was up in the air and rapidly drifting toward Seward. Before it comes down the city will be out an- other $25O for outside legal advice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
To Our Patrons.

The Indepent Laundry has pur- chased the machinery, good will and business of the Alaska Hand Laun- dry1 and will endeavor to give better service to our old and new custO- mers than ever.
 All HARRY B. F. KING.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

If this fine weather is the worst Alaska can produce, we prefer it to Puget Sound rains.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Anyway, we should worry; there's $6,25O more tax money for the Trim ity to expend on their enemies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Why not get Gemini and Capri At column rates it would come to a great deal less than the present price.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Call for Warrants.

n Call for Warrants.
 Valdez, Alaska, Dec. 8, 1915.
 Notice is hereby given that I will pay City Warrants beginning at war rant No. 4988 up to and including warrant No. 5273.
 @ E. G. AMES,
 2t @ Town Treasurer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

And now the congregation will sing, No Need for Us to Worry If Our Money Holds Out" and be dis missed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Tha launch Shamrock left this. morning for Ellamar, Landlock and Fidalgo bays, carrying big shipment of freight for the copper mines in these districts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
LOCAL BREvIT1Es.

John Miller left for Ellamar where he will employed as bookkeeper for the Ellamar Mining company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
A Flight for Fortune.

A Flight Tor FOrtune.
 A wonderful two-act film showing the flight of Hydroplane on top of the water, racing against time, also showing a wonderfully fast speed launch. See this picture at the Lib erty tonight. t,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

You can't make silk purse out of sow's ear" You know me, Al.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Valdez has the cheapest electricity on the coast, and lots of it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
Her Big Story.

A reel of film showing the hard ships of a girl reporter, at the Lib erty Theatre tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Chas. Whalen, who is working on the Peabody-Alaska copper property on Sulphide gulch, is in Valdez to se- cure supplies. =.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Fancy stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Fred Wilson went to the Cliff mine this morning to engage in a ptarmi- gan hunt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailol. Telephone 198. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Remember, we advised you to get another attorney.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

For good nome-cooked meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Select your. Xmas presents at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Big dolls and little dolls for the kiddies at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Bargains at the Emporium: open from 9 8. m. to g p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Why not select one of those pretty silk or wool dresses for your wife for Christmas present sst ,E. Win ter's. y% t&% If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

The telephone service which has been interrupted during the past two days, has been restored except in iso- lated places which have not yet been connected. The interruption was ne cessitated while the switchboards were being removed from the tempo rary quarters in the Seattle hotel to permanent quarters in the new office building of the Alaska Water, Light & Telephone company. The Pros pector office was connected up last evening.
 Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. If
 You will find the latest novelties in ladies neckwear at E. Winters. If
 Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's Prices reasonable.
 If you need repairs on machinery, consult us and if it is to your advan- tage financially to send outside for the repairs we are not afraid to tell you so. We want your good will as we'll as your money. Us means Valdez Iron Works. w-tf
 Hats Cleaned and Blocked.
 Hats cleaned and blocked suits cleaned and pressed.
 If GUY F. CAMERON.
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 FOR SALE-Very cheap, one h. p. stationary gas engine, used only 6 months. Apply to Love-Whitley Co. k-16
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

FOR SALE-Very cheap, one h. p. stationary gas engine, used only months Apply to Love-Whitley Co. k-16
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08
The Statu'

The Statue. A good comedy of merit at the Liberty tonight. ..@,s..
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Pictures developed at the valdes Drug Company. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

You will find the latest novelties in ladies neckwear at E. Winters. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Hats Cleaned and Blocked. Hats cleaned and blocked; suits cleaned and pressed
 If GUY F. CAMERON
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's. Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-12-08

Valdez Drug Company nave a fine line of School Stationery. If
New-York tribune., 1915-03-18
FOR SAKE OF DAD
BOY GOES TO CELL
Says, "Old Man Can't See Well
Now; He'd Get Lost on Way to
See Me at PrOtectOry."

David Fattman, fourteen years old,
NAV be learning the trade of pocket
picking. but his filial devotion Is be
yond reproach. That is why he is IN
the House OF Refuge on Randalls ISL
and instead of the Jewish Protectory
II am going to be easy with you"
said Justice Mayo in the Children's
Court. land send you to the protectory
instead of to the House of Refuge"
David glanced quickly at his father,
who had raised hand IN trembling
eXpostulation and was peerlng uncer-
tainly about in search of the justice.
please" said the aged Hungarian,
"send my boy to the House Of Refuge"
David made no objection and the
sentence was altered.
Jaw, why should | kick" was the
explanation of the boy, who had been
arrested with others who were using
pickpockets' tactics on First Avenue.
"The old mans eyes are on the blink
and he could never find his way TO the
protectory. He can't travel around
much, except to places where he knows
the way pretty well.
MY mother" and, despite his as
sumption of indifference, David gulped
at the word, "she amt we'll and can't
show him around like she used. Ny
brothers are all workin'-one OF ems
in the navy-so there's no one 20 help
him when Pm gone. Course the old
man III want to see me now an then,
and it's a cinch he'd lose his way look
ing for the protectory. | amt kickin'"
The boy kept his eyes on the totter-
ing form of his father as court at
tendant led him from the room