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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Russia's lmmensity,

The Russian empire is as compact as the British empire is scattered. It is one great mass with no parts, except possibly few islands along the coast, separated from the main body. There are no distant possessions, no oversea territory, and the cZar claims no domin- ion over any land not in the northern hemisphere.
 Its area is what astonishes. It is larger than all of North America from the canal north and with the islands of the Caribbean thrown in. One-sixth Df the land area of the globe is under the czar's flag and within it's boun- aries is a population greater than that of Great Britain, Germany and France combined. And this population of be- tween lGO.OOOOOO and 17O,OOO,000 is increasing at the rate of 100000 a year by birth. The population of the empire has doubled in forty years.
 Of the many strange things about Russia perhaps the strangest Is that this immense empire has no salt water port which does not freeze up in the winter No big nation in the world is so circumscribed in this respect Brooklyn Standard Union.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Beavers as Engineers.

In "The Romance of the Beaver" A. R. Dugmore, the author, tells how he watched a colony of beavers in New foundland building a dam across q swift stream about forty feet wide:
 Before the work was quite finished, so that the dam had not yet settled enough to gain its proper strength, there came a great rain, which con tinued for several days and flooded the country. The beavers, seeing that their new dam was threatened with immedi- ate destruction, came down during the night and made a large opening by cut ting away the sticks. This allowed the water to escape. and so the dam was saved No sooner had the water resumed its normal level than the lit tie engineers closed the break they had made and continued the structure"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Evangelist Who Was an Actor.

George Whitefield qualified as boy for greatness in more than one direc- tion. The future evangelist enjoyed play acting and performed in girls clothes before the mayor and corpora tion of Gloucester, while by the time he was fifteen he had become an ex- pert ale drawer in the family public house. These pursuits. alien to the pulpit. appear, however, to have been converted into aids to evangelism. The youthful love of the stage. says the London Chronicle. no doubt helped to develop the tremendous histrionic gift which made Lord Chesterfield on hear ing Whitetield describe blind beg gar's fall over q precipice spring from his seat and eXclaim. Good heavens. he's gOner
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
The Habeas Corpus.

The substance of habeas corpus was given in the famous Magma Charta of 1215, but as today understood the habeas corpus refers to the act of 1879. This act provides that any man taken to prison can insist on being brought by his accuser before judge, who shall immediately decide whether or not bail is to be given; that the ac- cused shall have the question of his guilt decided by jurysof twelve men and not by government agent; that no one can be tried twice on the same charge; that every one may insist on being examined within twenty days of his arrest and tried by jury the next session; that no defendant may be sent out of the county for impris- onment.-New York American.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
He Had Found His SpeciaIty

A London contemporary tells the fol- lowing anecdote: A member of the bar not richly endowed with intellect after years of brietlcsSncss married rich widow. She died Again he sought a bride wi.h Il large dover and again
 became a wiuower Then he thought
 profession. He approached all old
 friend who had meanwhile become a
 judge of the supreme court and asked
 what. in his opinion. would be the
 wiscst course for him to pursue. Stick
 to the probate and matrimonial" said the judge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
 IN PH|LADELPH H|A
(Continued rrom page 1.)

citizens.
 Presidents Address Guarded.
 The address of the president was very guarded. The chief executive did not .care to rouse the audience by making patriotic address that would have brought the crowds to their feet cheering, but rather to impress upon them the fact that only by calm, careful thought and slow, cautious ac- tions can we hold our position as ;l peace-loving, fair-minded and up right nation.
 America must he an example of humanity to the world" said the president. "The administration has taken steps to protect American lives and we must enter the controversy with d determination to show that we have q desire to aid the people of the world and not seek personal revenge or financial profit"
 People Are ca,ner.
 The people are calmer ill all parts of the United States today but it would require but little to start a wave of jingoism over the land and force the administration into a war which il is striving in every manner to avoid, and which it will not enter until it has exhausted every means of securing a peaceful settlement of the disagreement between the United States and Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
His Revenge.

"na, hal" said the man who had just been elected, II thought you said you trusted the wisdom of the plain peo- pie.
 II still believe in it. replied the de feated candidate. The wiseSt people want q joke now and then."-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Trees and Chimneys.

The existence of tall plants and trees depends largely on the wind force. \ tree with square trunk and branches would offer so much resistance to the wind that it would be continually hay ing it's branches snapped. Engineers build tall ch'rneys and piers for bridges round in preference to any oth CT form.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Nersts and Miles.

Many people know that to multiply any number of French kilometers by five and divide the product by eight is to get an exceedingly close approx imation to the number of miles in the same distance, but it is even easier mentally to convert verstS to miles, as one of the former is equal to O.633 of the latter or almost exactly two thirds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Tactfui Man,

He-Do you know, you are so clever
 and charming and brilliant that l real She -~ But you mustn't; really you
 mustn't. He reassuringly)-Oh, dare say I'll get over it when l know you better!~I.ife.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Not Praeticat.

Did you attain the high ideals you set for yourself when you were young!' asked the friend of his hoyhood. "No," replied the millionaire. and I'm glad didn't. sec HOW there was
 no money in them. "-St. Louis Post DiSpatch
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
TranSparent,

The 1ouulcr-I'm gou2 to work next week. but I'll need a few dollars to live on till pay day Can you see me through? The Wise Guy-No, but can see through you.-New York Globe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
SEWARD MACHINE
 SHOPS BURNED
Forest Fire eached Railroad Yards and the Loss Is Heavy-Rotary
 Snow Flow Burned

SEWARD, May 1.-The fire which started in the woods north of town did considerable damage before it was placed under control. The railroad machine shops were destroyed, one To- comotive, number of cars, the big rotary snow blow and considerable of the railroad track were burned EEight cabins and many tents were also destroyed.
 The town was saved, as the big wa ter pipe leading down the hill to the power plant of the electric company was shot full of holes and the pipe thus made similar to an automatic sprinkler, which prevented the flames from crossing into the busi ness section of t e town.
 The busses of the railroad and the railroad cars were saved with diff ficulty. All danger is now past.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Very Poor Taste.

II hate that girl"
 "Yet you lend her your clothes" "Yes, and she has the bad taste to look better in them than I do."--Ean- sas City Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Mora Than Her Share.

Patience Nature has provided for her lavishly.
 Patrice-how so?
 "She has two chius." lonkers Etatesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Under Cover.

Parson-Robert. did you know that your mother was looking for you? Bobby-You bet! That's why she can't And me. Boston Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
The Trouble.

"There seems to be q coolneSs be- tween them"
 "Yes. The trouble is they're both too hot tempered. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
Subconscious Cerebration.

"The bridegroom appeared cool and collected"
 "Yes. he didn't seem to realize that he was losing control of himself."- Philadelphia Ledger.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
DONALDSON SCHEDULE.
TIDE TABLES PORT OF VALDEZ.

TTDE IAbLES FUN OF VNLUEZ' Compiled from the official tide ta- bles issued by the Coast and Geodet ic Survey The time for high and low water is for the Port of Valdez and is Valdez time. Immediately fol- lowing the time of high and low wa ter is given the height of the tide in feet and tenths'
 Tuesday, May fl. High tide 11:0S a. m., 1O.3; 10:4o D. m., 12.2.
 Low tide 4:54 a. m., 0.1: 4:33 D. m, 23.
 Wednesday, May 12. High tide 11:43 a. m., 10.3; 11:0S P m.. 12.4.
 Low tide 5;2S a. m., -0.4; 5:04 p. m., 2.4.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11
SEWARD, May 1.-The forest fire

 north of the town spread alarmingly last night and at Ii o'clock every available man in the city was on the line trying to prevent the fire sweep ing into Seward and destroying the city. The fire has been burning for several days and did not appear dan gerous, but with the heavy winds that sprung up late yesterday after noon the flames were famed and came rushing down towards the town with great rapidity.
 The fight is being made a few hun. dred yards north of Millionaire Row, where it is hoped to stop the con. fiagration, and if it fails there the next fight will be made at the big creek which divides the town into a residence section and a business sec tion.
 Should the flames reach the busi ness part of town with the present wind blowing and the lack of water the city will be wiped out.
 The merchants have commenced to pack up their valuables, many oi which have been taken to the II. s cable office, which is in little danger of des .ruction as it is a detached structure with but few buildings ill the vicinity.
 Deputy Marshal Isaac Evans is in charge of the work of fighting the fire and preserving order.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-05-11

The Prospector office for job work
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
how very many Of them could have
reached the shore"

San Francisco. Nov. 3.--Peril con-
stantly for years has followed the
steamer Santa Clara. sunk OF the
entrance to Coos Bay yesterday. She
was termed the "hoodoo ship Of the
Pacific" for three times prior to the
final tragedy she came close to going
down. IT
In 1907 the Santa Clara sprung q
leak of Cape Flattery. but reached
port. N
On April IA, 1910. she struck the
Humboldt bar while passing out from
Eureka and when she was finally
towed back into port the water was
flush with her decks.
During a heavy fog on September
2, 1911, the Santa Clara struck q
rock of Point Bonita In the north
channel Of the Golden Gate and was
run on the beach to keep her from
sinking. ~ @
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
MORE AUTOS AND FEWER
HORSES.

A comparison of facts and figures
as taken from the report of the
county assessor shows a number OF
interesting features. The assessor
has made something of reduction
in practically all lines Of assessment,
the total for the county for 1915 be-
ing s1o,406,520. In 1914 the total
was s11,2s1.722. There are only
two items upon the entire list that
shows an increase. 1t Is especially
encouraging that the number Of cattle
in Josephine county has increased
nearly twenty per cent in the single
year, due in large measure to the
extending OF the dairy industry. In
March OF 1914 there we're but 4,095
cattle of all kinds and ages In the
county, year later the number be-
ing 4,S4s. While the number Of
cattle had increased, Old Dobbin Ia
found trailing far in the rear and
taking the smell and dust from an
increased number of automobiles.
The horse population Is now LOO,
as against 1S41 a year ago. The num-
Der and value Of automobiles and
farm implements has increased as the
number and value Of the horses de-
creased, and Is now s90,500 as
against ss2,420 a year ago. The
number Of sheep had decreased from
s1S to 592, but goats and hogs were
found In larger numbers. Dogs had
dwindled from 141 to 1873.
The assessor in his statement notes
that there is included in his total the
assessed valuation Of the 1918
acres of'o. e. c. granted lands within
the county, this being assessed al
$1,S21, 900. Payment OF the tax up.
on this land is being refused by the
company, and the assessor states that
while the failure to receive the
amount OF this tax will have prac.
tlcally no effect upon the city Of
Grants Pass, and but little effect up.
on school district No. Z, It will hav,
great effect upon the general road
county and state levy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
AsQUITH STATEMENT FAILS
OF GENERAL APPROvaL
tBy United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
London, Nov. 3.-While England
generally applauded Premier AS
quith's frankness concerning the war
situation and the cabinets position,
even the liberal party newspapers did
not express entire satisfaction today.
The Manchester Guardian said that
Asquith's admissions, coupled with
Sir Edward Carson's criticisms OF the
cabinet, proved ministerial yacllla-
tion concerning Serbia. Valuable
time has been lost and II is doubtful
II this can be retrieved, though ac-
tion may yet snatch good from evil,
the Guardian said, II questioned the
success Of the war cabinet in the
cabinet unless At Is given adequate
power.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
RECOVER D NINE BODIES.
Continued From Page H.


yesterday, she struck shoal.
Swerved from her course, 1t was only
a matter OF a few minutes until she
was fast aground on the spit and
careening badly.
The lifeboats were ordered launch
ed without delay. This was diff
cult task because of the heavy break
ers. The vessel was almost cleared
OF passengers and crew when the two
boats whose overturning caused the
greatest loss OF life were launched.
They rode unsteadily on the waves
for a short time and then began to
take water. Soon they fell beneath
the surface, leaving the occupants
scrambling for their lives. Many Of
the survivors were injured and suf-
fered greatly from exposure.
BY the uncertain light Of lanterns
attempts we're made to revive the
dead, but without avail. The corpses
presented heartrending sight. The
sand was so ground into them that
Identification was difficult and, in a
few cases, impossible.
According to the latest figures
there were 4S passengers and AZ
members OF the crew aboard the
Santa Clara.
The steamer Adele Smith and the
bar dredge Niche tried for several
hours to maneuver close enough to
the Santa Clara to be OF service, but
were unable to do 80.
The wind was blowing and a heavy
rain falling when the Santa Clara
struck This made the work OF res
cue difficult. Nightfall brought al
most pitch darkness and the sur
vlyors, drenched to the skin and suf-
fering from exposure, were for the
most part guided by the sense Of
touch.
Miss Alice Church, OF Marshncld,
who was on board the lif6boat which
swamped, carrying nearly all Of those
who perlshed TO their death, said.
"The boat was launched without
any great confusion, but had pro-
ceeded only a short distance when II
was swamped. There were about
twenty persons In It. do not see
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
ELECTION RESULTS
IN EASTERN STATES

= New York Suffrage lost :
\ by 100000. Republicans car :
\ ried assembly. though Tam :
= many swept Greater New York. :
y No out and out bull moose elect
= ed. New constitution beaten. :
\ Republicans gained one con-
\ gressman.
= Massachusetts, - Mccall, re- :
y publican, elected governor over !
y Governor Walsh by 5000 to :
4 5000 majority. Suffrage, lost !
y by $4,000 majority.
4 Pennsylvania Suffrage lost !
4 BY upwards of $4,000. Repub- :
4 licans gained q Congressman. :
\ Republican mayor elected over :
4 whelmingly In Philadelphia over :
\ reform" candidate. :
= New Jersey - Republicans :
\ have majority on joint ballot in :
= legislature. !
= Ohio-State remained wet, :
= but the majority was reduced :
\ from $4,000 to $4,000. :
= Kentucky-Stanley. demo- :
= crat, elected governor. :
= Mississippi -Bilbo. democrat, :
y elected governor.
= virginia-Democrats victors :
= in legislative election. :
\ y = \ \ y \ \ \ 4 y y \ = \ :
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
KING GEORGE IMPROVES

London. Nov 3.-Though gener-
ally improved, King George passed a
less comfortable night. He. still has
considerable pain as a result OF his
accident In falling from his mount on
the Franco-Flanders front last week.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
CLEVELAND ELECTS
A REPUBLICAN MAYOR

Cleveland, Nov 3.--Harry Davis,
republican mayoralty candidate, had
a plurality OF 1900 over Peter witt,
democrat, according to returns to-
day The socialist plan to buy the
local street railways for ga, 700. 900
was defeated
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
EVERETT ELECTS MAYOR
tFEg AT TUESDAYS PRIMARY

Everett, Wash. Nov. 3.--W. II.
Clay was elected mayor and COM
missioner Of finance, and T. J. Kel-
ley, Dennis d. Merrill and ]. M.
salter, a socialist, were nominated
commissioners In yesterdays primary
election.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
REAR ADMIRAL PHELPS
is DEAD AT OAKLAND

Oakland, Cal, Nov. 3.--Rear Ad-
miral Thomas Phelps. formerly COM
mandant at the Mare Island navy
yard, and first captain Of the cruiser
California. died at his home here to-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
SPOKANE DEFEATS TWO
OLD CITY COMMISSIONERS

Spokane, Wash. Nov. S.-J. c.
Argall and Leonard Funk were elect
ed city commissioners in Tuesdays
election by substantial majorities
over Commissioner Kraft and Glas-
gov. Mayor Fassett probably was
reelected. The amendment reducing
salaries Of city commissioners from
81, 900 to $500 was carried.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
FAY ACCOAIPLlCE SUSPECT
Is PERAMBULATING BANK

New York. Nov. s.-Decorated as
q walking bank-with $1.470 in new
bills wrapped around his legs
Albert verkayck. a boatman. was ar
rested here early today and tried to
buy his freedom with his roll. Au-
thorities alleged he was connected
with Robert Fay. alleged German
bomb plotter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
FRENCH SUBMARINE LOST
IN SEA OF MARMORA

Paris. Nov. s.--I.oss Of the French
submarine Turquoise in the Sea OF
Marmora, reported by the Turks.
was admitted here today. 1t is be-
lieved the crew was captured. as the
Turks claimed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
BERLIN AGAIN DENIES osys
THAT PEACE Is COURTED

Berlin, via Sayville. Nov. g.
Purely invented" was the Official
comment today regarding reports
that Germany "inclines toward peace
and fosters the initiative Of others in
this direction"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
BIG AUSTRIAN GUNS
IN FRONT OF NIsH
(By united Press Leased Wire.l

Amsterdam. Nov. 3.--Austrian
howitzers. such as levelled the great
Przemysl fortresses in Galicia, are re-
ported to have arrived at Pirot In
preparation for the bombardment OF
Nish. Meantime. French forces are
landing ut Kavala. the Greek port
nearest the Gallipoli peninsula.
The early fall Of Nish is antici-
pated. d
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
OREGON ELECTRIC TRAIN
H KILLS Albany WOMAN

Albany. Ore, Nov. 3.-Struck by
an Oregon Electric train. Mrs. Eliza
beth Dunn. Sc years old. Is dead here
today. She was standing in the
middle Of the track and did not hear
the train approaching.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
McADOO REPORTS EVIDENCE
OF PROSPERITY IN WEST

Washington. Nov. S.----Returning
from his Pacific coast trip. Secretary
Of tho Treasury McAdoo brought
these optimistic tldings: Al
Il was impressed by the unmis-
taxable evidence OF prosperity. con-
fldence and optimism In practically
every business. The lumber indus
try, depressed for several years, was
the only exception, but II is reviv-
Ing"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
ANOTHER GERMAN SHIP
10 SUNK IN THE BALTIC

Copenhagen, Nov 3.--The German
steamer Gedania, Of 1.477 tons. has
been sunk by an English submarine
In the Baltic. a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
A Novelty.

Mamma-How shall ] have the ba.
by's picture taken? Papa-l wonder
II you could have II taken while he's
asleep. ia like 10 see how L looks
that way.-Puck.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
GERMANY DENIES PEACE
OvERTUREs by Won BUELOw

London, Nov. 3.--The German en-
bassy at Madrid, according to dis
patches today, denied that Prince Won
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03

Go to your bosom. knock there and
ask your heart what II doth know
Measure For Measure
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
Buelow Is endeavoring to make peace
oyertures. as variously J reported.
chiefly from Swiss sources. lately.
EUROPEAN ALLIES SOON
TO RECOGNIZE 6ARRANZA


Wy oheou AEono b0oSVo WAo'i
Washington. Nov. 3.--The Euro
pean allies will recognize Carranza
as soon as italy prepares u note IN
their behalf, the state department
was advised today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03

= Tonight and Thursday cloudy. :
= probably occasional rain west :
= portion; variable winds, mostly =
= southessterly. 4
= y = \ y = y \ y = \ y y y \
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03
Literary Note,

Madge My fav0rite authors are
Browning and Henry James | read
them over and over again Marjorie
You have to- Life.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-03

Old newspapers, Ave and ten cent
at the Courier once.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1915-05-07
PROCLAIM ALTON
BY THE MAYOR

To RESIDENTS PROPERTY OWNERS LADYsNnTH:
Sprngtlme has at last all nature for sum-
mers flowers and the utumns harvest Nature doing
thing she Mother Earth the refuse and accumua
tons OF rubbish of the Unaed able but slowly
to the filth and debris of various kinds made by
accumulations that the but
to health we'll Such acCumuons of sort
the ideal breeding habitat of flies and bacteria of all
kinds They also add greatly the fire hazard Every consider
alton of public welfare we'll the communitys material inter-
ests, require that they be removed
More than 5000 cities throughout the land this
participating National C1eanp Pantp Campaign and
surely live and upodate Ladysmh ought not to be
backward in such
Ladysmh visited thousands who
Judge the of the community great deal
by its Many these people thinking of locating
here they favorable impression These people
fer live Clean alleys and back yards
we'll we'll buildings indicate thrift we'll
spirit of confidence the future pride in the city,
accordance therefore, becoming widespread
and order uniformity effort the end that
Ladysmh the ideal spotess town. des
nate the week commencing Saturday. May and ending Saturday.
May Cleanup and Paintp Week for Ladysmh earnest
y business good example from
his premises all the rubbish which has during the
householder that his back
Clean and tidy ask the cooperation
of the schools the city that instruction be
the health arising rubbish, we'll the
ofense to the which results from it's presence.
Let have "spck and span" City!
A. c. THOMPSON, Mayor