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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18
NEW ELECTION
 LAW IN FORCE
Municipal Law Passed by Last Iegis- lature makes all Offices of the
 Municipality Elective.

Agitation has been started in Fair banks and Seward to comply with the new municipal law as passed by the last legislature. The law pro- vides that fifty electors may call meeting for the purpose provided in the Act. Under it's provisions all in- corporated towns in Alaska shall in future be divided into cities of the First class and cities of the Second class. If the people ratify the clauses of the law governing such matters mayors of the First class cit ies will be elected directly by the people, also city clerk, attorney and treasurer. The mayor will be elected for one year, and the six councilmen will be elected for terms of two years but after election they will draw lots to decide who must retire at the end of one year.
 Following is .ne new law govern ing municipal elections:
 An Act designating incorporated  incorporated cities of the First class and incorpora.~- cities of the Second class; prov.~.ng for fixing the time of municipal elections by ordinance providing for the election of mayor and common council in cities of the First class; providing for the election of city officials in cities of the First class and repeating all acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith.
 Be It Enacted by the Legislature
 of the Territory of Alaska:
 Section 1. That all incorporated towns in the Territory of Alaska shall hereafter be designated as cities of the First class and Cities of the Sec ond class.
 Sec 2. That the common councils in cities of the First class and the .oard of trustees in cities of the Sec ond class, shall, by ordinance, fix the tine of holcing all municipal and school elections within the boun.,a- ries of the municipal corporation.
 Sec B. There shall be elected in every incorporated city of the First class in the Territory of Alaska at the next regular election after the ratification of this section, mayor and common council, consisting of six councilmen. The term of office of the mayor shall be one year, and of the counciimen two years; pro- vided that immediately after the council shall be assembled in conse- quence of the first election, under this section they shall by lot or drawing he equally divided into two classes. The seats of councilmen of the first class shall be vacated at the end of one year, and when their successors are elected and qualified; and the seats of councilmen of the Second class at the end of two years, and when their successors are elected and qualified so that three members of the council shall be elected annually thereafter for term of two years. A mayor shall also be elected for a term of one year and until his suc- cessor is elected and qualified at each annual election thereafter.
 Sec. 4. It shall be the duty of
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18
SONG OF THE SWAN.
A Vocal Dirse About Which Poets and
 Naturalists Disagree.

Nae1IouSko 0ISdSIOSs
 There Is an air of legendary mys. tery about the swan. Some swans age mute. but most have sonorous voices of surprising power and reach. Poetic tradition declares that the swan sings in dying. and 50 we have the familiar phrase to indicate the last effort of a poet-''swan s0ng." OthellO eXclaims. "I will play the swan and die in mu- sic" And Portia says in "rhe Mer- chant of Venice" He makes a swan. like end. fading in music"
 A hundred other poets have used sim. liar expressions. and yet naturalists declare that the swan does not make any music in dying. though it may make a noise And these same natur, alists aver that the great vocal pow CTS of swans are due to a special sounding apparatus formed by "the coiling of the long trachea (windpipe' within the sternum" (breast bOneI The crane. whose trumpet call. when a flock is setting off for long. high flight. can be heard from above the clouds after the birds are out of sight, is furnished with a similar vocal in strument
 The swan is famous for it's longevity 1t is said to live hundred years, and there is at least one recorded instance of bird in captivity living seventy years It is longer lived than the rayen.-Garrett P, ServisS in Washing. ton Post.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18

Chas. Wetzler and Sam Poteet re- corded a group of six mineral claims located on Mineral creek last week. The claims adjoin property already held by their associates and it is un- derstood that MT. Poteet has gone to the States to finance the development of properties.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18

LOST-Lady's watch and nugget fob, between the Empress theatre and Valdez Dock. Liberal reward for re- turn of same to Prospector office. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18
A Paying We'll.

Bill--why. he has a well on hh place.
 Jill-Yes. he's way behind the times. "Behind nothing! It's an oil wellr'- YOnkers Statesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18
Takina Her Seriously.

I've begun to think that fellow IS really seriously in love with me-"
 What makes you think soY
 He's taken me to the theater three times now. and not once has he ever tried to kiss me good night "-Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18
Tho Moth and the Flame.

The moth plunges headlong into the flames because of the way it's body is constructed. There are two symmetri- cal points. exactly alike chemically. on the moths body-namely. it's eyes. If the rays of light modify the chemical condition of one side more than the other. then the moths power of move ment is affected There is stronger muscular tension on one side than on the other. and the moth Is forced to move toward the soure of light If. however. one of the eyes is removed the chemical symmetry is destroyed. and instead of plunging into the flame it moves about in a circle.
 FI,msy Finance.
 II started In life on borrowed capi- tal," said Mr. Cassius Chex.
 And now you have no debts what ever?"
 "On the contrary. l expanded my credit 50 that 1 could go on borrowing more and more. ."-Washington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-18

Valdez Drug Company nave a fine line of School Stationery. If,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-08

Mems Pajamas in Madras or Percale,
Mems Pajamas in Madras or Percale,
Mems Pajamas in Madras or Percale,
Mems Pajamas in Madras or Percale,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-08

Regular $3.50; Sale Price Sl7. so
Regular 27.5O; Sale Price 17.5O
Regular 5000; Sale Price 1000
Regular 27.5O; Sale Price 1850
Regular $500; Sale Price 1900
Regular 5000, Sale Price 1000
Regular $500; Sale Price 1900
Regular 1000; Sale Price 1880
Regular 12.5O; Sale Price $50
Regular 17.50; Sale Price 1000
Regular. 12,5O;; Sale Price 700.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-08

Regular S 500; Sale Price S $50
Regular $50; Sale Price $50
Regular 800; Sale Price 200
Regular ESQ; Sale Price 1.5O
Regular ZOO; Sale Price LIS
Regular 200; Sale Price LIS
Regular 800; Sale Price 1000
Regular 1850; Sale Price 800
Regular 1000; Sale Price $50
Regular $50; Sale Price 500
Regular 800; Sale Price 200
Regular ESQ; Sale Price LIS
Regular zoo; Sale Price l.5O
Regular LIS; Sale Price 1.5O
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-11-08

Knox Felt Hats, in all s.
Mems Straw Hats
Mems Straw Hats
Mems Straw Hats
Boys Felt Hats
Boys Straw Hats
Mems Panamas.
Mems Panamas.
Mems Panamas.
Mon,C pononoC
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
NEW CITY DADS INSTALLED.

The newly-elccted city officials were
installed in office last week and are
going to work like they mean business.
Judge Il II. Loofbourfow, councilman
from the ID ward. was chosen mayor.
which insures most careful and judi
cious administration OF the Affairs Of
that Office and his selection meets with
the hearty approval OF the people Of
Beaver. Other members OF the Board
are A. l.. Foshcr, councilman from
the Let ward w Savage, 30 ward ;
Frank Laughrin, 4tb ward; A. X.
Turner, clerk and X l.. Russell. treas
urer. These men are all capable and
Trustworthy ard the affairs OF the city
will be creditably administered and
our interests guarded under their
direction. Beaver is indeed fortunate
to have such set Of nll-around good
fellows to direct her destiuiea for the
coming year,
The members OF the retiring Board
are: Ebert Gift, Mayor; w. II
Thomas. Ray Barnes. and j o Miles,
councilmen; Jas. II Crabtree, clerk
and Frank Laughrin. treasurer To
these men Is due the hearty thanks
and appreciation Of the people OF Bea-
yer for the manner in which they have
handled the city's business during their
term OF office. IL WAS during their
administration that the electric light
and waterworks systems were inapgur.
ated and they have carefully planned
and supervised the construction oi
these systems and turned the business
OF the city over to the new official,
with a clean record and with these tw,
great civic Improvements practically
complete. They deserve much ptais,
for the able manner in which they hav,
performed their duties and we bcliev,
that the residents Of Beaver appreciate
what they have done for us.
In welcoming the new Board, we d,
50 feeling that a better set OF city Off
cials could not have been selected. Il
saying goodbye to the old Board, ",
assure them Of our appreciation OF wha
they have done for us and feel tha
they have earned an honorable dis
charge"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
RAINS CONTINUE.

It seems to be the easiest matter in
the world for rains to continue here
after they once get started this way
Rain has been falling at intervals, of
and on, for several weeks and during
that time the ground has received a
thorough soaking. The soil has not
been 80 thoroughly saturated for years
and conditions and prospects were
never better for boun,iful crop sea!
son. While we write this Wednesday,
rain is falling steadily and from the ap-
pearance of the sky, it looks like
it might continue indefinitely, No
complaint is heard because Of the eA-
cessive moisture.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

The plaiuest demonstration of at
tempting to carry water on both
shoulders" that has come to our at
iention lately was that made 10y Tooker
last week in attempting to report the
doings of the Beaver County Educa-
tional Fair. in his papers, the Forgsn
Enterprise and the Beaver Democrat.
In the Enterprise he sought to please
the Forgap sympathizers by reporting
that ForRan school had won first honors
and secured the Loving Cup. In the
Democrat he reported that Beaver
schools had carried on the victory and
woa the cop. Those who read both of
rooker's papers are apt to form pretty
poor opinion OF his veraci,y or at least
Of his ability TO correctly report public
matters,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Z. Deyore and son. q c.. OF supply
were here the first Of the week looking
for a suitable location for n hardware
store which the elder Mr. Devore ex-
poets to establish for younger son.
They have been watching the progress
OF Beavers railroad with interest and
have determined that now is the proper
time for them to come and thus get in
on ths ground floor. Beaver is glad TO
welcome this new firm in our midst
and can say to all others, who have
their eye cast this way, that they will
do well to follow the example Of these
people and come on while good business
locations can be secured reasonable
aud while the openings in the various
lines of business are favorable. As for
the railroad, there is no longer any
question as TO that Many carloads OF
ties. rails aud spikes are OH the ground
aud more is arriving right along and is
being distributed along the right Of
way. Don't that sound mighty "rail-
roady?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

The many Beaver friends OF George
Murphy, nephew Of the Herald editor,
and who spent his summers here for a
number Of years. will he glad TO hoar
that he continues 10 add fame to his
record as an athlete. George is stu
dent OF the Missouri University and
captain Of the Tigers. In meet at
Philadelphia last week, where he COM
peted with athletes from Harvard and
Yale, he succeeded in winning third
place. lie also won frat place over
Kansas University ina half-mile race,
in the Kansas. Missouri meet just closed
at Columbia. George will graduate
from NJ. U. this spring. completing the
course in three and one-half years, hav-
ing received an extra half.yesr credit
on account OF making superior grades
in addition to his splendid athletic re-
cord.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
MOTHERS DAY PROGRAM

The Beaver Gospel Team willobserve
Mothers Day, Sunday. May 9th, 1915
All members of the team and men of
the town and vicinity are urged to be
present and participate in the exercises.
which will be held in the Presly terian
church q , 7. NJ.
SUBJEcr, "MorHER"
Song, selected.
Song, selected.
Prayer, Rev l.. l.. Shaw, followed 10y
sentence prayers 10y ell who will re-
spond.
Special Music, by Male Quartette
Reading Scripture Proverbs 81 :lc-3l
Special Music, by Male Quartette.
Short Talks by MS many as will re-
spond, Subject: "A Tribute to Mother
Special Music.
Benediction, Rev. f. f. Lewis.
by order OF Leader.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
CHRISTIAN CHURCH SERVICES.

Bible school at 10 o'clock u. m.
Morning service at | n, m , subject,
Christ from the Divine Standpoint >"
This is the second sermon In a series of
sermons on "Chrst from the Divine
and Human Standpoint"
SPECIAL NoTIcE-The Carnations
which are to be worn at the Special
Mothers Day services in the evening
will be given out in the morning so
that you will have the benefit OF the
flower throughout the entire day and
may be able TO wear IL in honor or
memory Of your dearest friend or
earth, Christ alone excepted
Evening-C. Il; at Z o'clock p m.
Evening service ats o'clock p. m,
Special Mothers Day address Special
music is being prepared for this ser.
vice and you are cordially invited to
attend
l. l. SuAW Pastor
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
FORCAN SCHOOL DID NOT WIN THE CUP
(Continued from first page)

p, %. and 2lth, 1915, we're eligible TO
enter according to such rules and reg
ulations adopted by the executive com
mittee Of such fair and advertised in
their Fair calalog. That we know Of
no other athletic rule or requirements
governing any meets OF this nature
that could in any manner bar any pupil
entering the aforesaid fair ss repre-
sentative OF the Beaver School.
IL d. MrrsE,
G.. G. DEGRAw, :.
W. 4 QUISN,
School Board.
CHAs v Brazil,
Athletic Director.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3rd day Of May, A. d., 1915.
lsEALl l.. l.. SHAW,
Deputy Court Clerk.
The Unprecedented and unauthorized
action OF the members Of the executive
committee in allowing Forgan school
credit for the points won by their I'M
ported athlete" gave Forgsn pitiful
little majority Of points over Beaver.
lsyen had their fraud not been dis.
covered, they would not have pulled
of such wonderful stunt after all, for
what is winning four little old points
majority when they had to do it with
an imported athlete? Talk about
rotten things Did anyone ever hear
ofany thing more rank being attempted
lt il not the mere winning or losing
Of the Loving Cup that is at stake.
The deplorable part OF the situation is
that any school in Beaver county should
have fallen to SO low level as To at
tempt any thing SO vile and debssing
The promoters OF education which in.
cludes every honorable teacher, ruriL
patron and supporter of the public
schools of the county, have been grps.
ly and basvly insulted and the Faii
itself, the aim OF which is presumed I,
teach the boys and girls OF our county
the better and nobler things OF life
has been disgrsced II the children ol
our schools caUHot he entered in littit
friendly contest without such means az
this to deffaud and cheat being en-
ployed and the children themselves
taught TO uphold and participate il
such actions. it is lime to quit. Beavei
would have had no complaint TO oiTei
had Forgan, or any other school, woi
The hcnors justly ard honorably bui
they won't stand for any such disgrso,
ful proceedings rs those attempted oI
the part of the syer-aident trickster'
in the interest Of the Forgan school
The matter is not ended yet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06
SUNSET GRADED SCHOOL CLOSES.

Saturday Prof. w. L.. Henson and
Miss Meta Hughes closed very sur
cessful term OF school at Sunset, and
the patrons showed their appreciation
by coming at noon with well filled
baskets, aud such dinner rs was
spread The tables were filed and
abont two hundred people partook OF
The feast. At3 o'clock n ball game was
played aud Sunset came out victorious
AT 3 O'Clock a fine program was rem
dered bot owing to the storm only
half Of it was given.
This is Prof Henson's second term
OF school Mt this place. lie is certainly
npe of Beaver county's best and Mias
Hughes il one OF the finest primary
te eachers in the county. We wish them
we'll in all thier work 10 the future
Contributed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Mrs. Jim Laughrin arrived here
Tuesday for visit at the home Of MIR
ana Mrs. Frank Laughrin Mrs,
Laughrin lives IN California but bad
been visiting relatives near Woodward
having returned with her father and
mother, who spent the winter in Cali
fornia with her. Mrs, Laughrin lived
near Beaver in the early days and will
be remembered by her early day friends
as Miss Molle Black.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

A nice lot oi items from Blue Grass,
Clear Lake, Sophia and South Elmwood
are crowded out this week. Same will
appear next week. IL becomes neces-
sary to omit these news letters now and
then, much as we regret to do so, but
we trust our correspondents will under
stand the situation and send their
items right along each week. No
news letter is ever omitted except
when absolutely unavoidable.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

This office is In receipt Of an invita-
tion to attend the Fifth Annual Conn
mencement exercises Of the Panhandle
Agricultural Institute, Goodwell, Ok
lahoma. to be conducted the week OF
May l4th Ia path. A Track Meet,
Dedication Of the four buildings Of thr
institution. Alumni reunion and bsn-
qnet, are among the special featurrs
OF the occasion beside the regular coni-
mencement exercises
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

The Beaver Telephone Company
purchased Ford last week from DR.,
l.. s Mun,ell. They are having the
machine rebuilt aud the body trans
formed into truck which will make il
convenient for use in their business.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Here is kow n certain paper-not
mere than thousand miles from Bea.
ver--inserted card of Than =" last
week ~ desire TO thank all those
who so kindly assisted in the death Of
my brother" Ordinarily one wouldn't
expect so receive much thanks for 'ss-
sistiug in the death" of anyone but in
this ease. the paper at least, leaves the
impression that this brother wa. duly
thankful.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

We are clad to be able to report that
little Dewitt Dickson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. s. Dickson. who was so crit
ically i'll the first Of the week, is much
much improved at this time and on the
road to recovery The little fellow
was mighty sick baby for several
days and news Of his Improvement will
he glsdly received by the large number
OF interested friends
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

The great number Of strangers on
our streets the past week would indi.
cate that there are many who have
their eye on Beaver asa future loca.
tion and are here to "see what they
can see." Many expressed themselves
as well pleased with the conditions and
expressed their belief in the future
greatness of Beaver.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Considerable hail is reported as hay
ing accompanied the rain storm Satur-
day night. The heaviest fall is re-
ported from the section about six miles
southwest, however. il did not damage
the wheat plant to any considerable
extent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Line Dickson and wife drove up from
Gaia Saturday night to see their
nephew little Dewitt Dickson, whs has
been so seriously III Their daughter,
Miss Anna, chief operator for the Sup
oily Telephone Company. OF Forgan, ac-
companled them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Considerable wheat has been going
In to market the past ech 81 40 PEI
bushel is the price teinE psid Ther,
is still u great amount II rrain in The
hands of che farmers but with Tho pric,
at this figure, lots OF It will hr turned
into cash Ms fast as it can he hauled to
market, sli0 per is mighty good
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Mrs. Nora Quinn aud daughter xpsct
o leave tomorrow for Des Muines.
New Mexico, where they will remain
permanently, Mrs. Quinn having ac-
c"pted a position in the mercantile
establishment Of her brother-n-law
Harmon Fox. Mrs, Quinn is an earnest
church worker and her services in that
capacity will be greatly missed While
all regret TO note her departure, yet
the best wishes of a host OF friends
follow her to her new home.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Mrs. Chss +. Fulton, Of Hutchinson,
Kansas, who has been visiting at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. II. n. Lawson,
the past two weeks. returned to her
home Wednesday. Mrs. Lawson and
little Miss Gretchen accompanied her
Tor an extended visit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Mrs J @. cord and little grandson.
Ralph Harris, who have been visiting
at the home OF Mrs Ford's brother, w.
+ Carson and family, departed sstur-
dag Tor Cordell TO visit = sister, Mrs.
! I'm 1. Lee.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

W G Stransthsn is in Wichita this
week having glasses Iittcd. Mr. Stran-
lthan dropped hisglasses ON the cement
lloor at his City Market Saturday aud
shattered them and it was necessary
for him to go TO Wichita at once to
procure new lenses
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

. County Superintendent II @. Fellow
returned the latter part OF the week
rom Indiana to which place he was
called by the illness and death OF his
sgcd father. Prot Fellow returned via
the enstern part OF the state visiting
many of the state educational instiiu-
fiuns
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Miss Ethel Cliff arrived last week
from Arkansas, at which paint she has
been teaching school the past year, and
will remain during the summer with
her brother Elbert and children. Miss
Gilt visited here a few years ago and
at that time made many friends, all OF
whom are glad to have her nitd us
again.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

w II. Thomas and wife aud Jas. II .
Crabtree, wife and little son, molored
down TO The Kiowa Saturday evening
returning Sunday evening They tried
their luck AZ fishing but report poor
succcss
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

j. A Lee and family, OF Gate. drove
over to Beaver Friday for vist with
the families Of G. +. McCune aud h. }
Cole. south of Beaver. They returned
home today.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

7. l.. Thomas ia having an addition
made to his residence this week which
when completed will afford two nice
large rooms.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-05-06

Miss Jennie Beaueamp has accepted
position in she Frazer & Fickel
abstraet office TO take the place OF Mrs.
Nora Quinn, who resigned to accept
work in New Mexico.