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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
MONDAY, MARCH l, 1915.
THE AMERICAN DUTY.

The United States, in some meas e, is paying the penalty of it's ab- rption of foreign citizenship in the rest and confusion that has come Sto it's people through their varied sympathy with the nations now at war. In the circumstance of our large foreign population, it is a trib- ute to the spirit of our institutions that this unrest is not more pronoun- ced and that it has not been reflect ed to greater extent in the policies of our government. It has, however, caused some friction and an ebul- Hence that may at any moment re- suit in some sort of overt act that will cause grave international con- plications.
 The European war, while 6 griev- ous concern to all humanity, is not of our making, and we can be but passive lookers-on, ready when asked to extend the friendly ministrations of a peacemaker. Meanwhile we are the citizens of great neutral na- tion, bound by it's obligations to ob- serve an unprejudicial attitude to- ward the belligerent nations. We are endowed with the privileges of self government, and we must indicate by our actions that we are worthy of it. Whether we are foreign or American born, this is our home, the source of our daily maintenance, the national hearthstone around which we gather as one family to enjoy the protection of our national life. To this country alone we do owe allegiance, and for it, alone, are we bound to exert our selves in peace or in war.
 Foreign-born citizens may be ex- pected to retain friendly interest and sympathy for the land of their birth, but they should be careful that the sentiment is not shown in such manner as to embarrass their adopt. ed country.
 The United States has succeeded in preserving an admirable poise in it's detached and neutral position through six months of war. The indications are that there may be twelve months more of it. As the struggle progress es our position as a nation becomes more eXactin@ and complications in- crease. The obligation of every citi zen is to preserve such attitude as will not embarrass or complicatc our already difficult position.-Seattle POst-Intolligencer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
UNITED STATES PROTEST
 PLEASES THE GERMANS

Dr. Noldeke, Chief Justice of the District of Hamburg, has written for the German Information Service a long article in which he expresses ap- proval of the American protest lodg. ed with the British government with reference to interference with Amerl- can cargoes consigned to neutral ports.
 "The protest of the United States government" says the Hamburg jur- ist, fulfilled the expectations ofthose who predicted an energetic remon. strance by the United States against English absOlutism on the high seas This remonstrance not only cores ponds with the present economic in terests of the United States, but also with the country's traditions. For more than one hundred years the Un- ited States at appropriate times has intervened for the protection and de- velopment of maritime law, although the nation often saw itself in direct opposition to the English policy"
 Dr. Noldeke then refers to various eras in American history in which the question of cargoes consigned to neutral ports was made matter of government comment. the last in- stance cited being the protest lodged with Russia in the course of the Rus. so-Japanese war over the seizure by the Russians of 2.3OO,OOO pounds of flour consigned to Japan.
 Dr. Noldeke then proceeds:
 This attitude of the American government found its recognition in the London declaration. This the English government declared it would observe during the present war. but in practice the Declaration is not considered at all. It does not matter much what position England takes theoretically in regard to the Decla- ration since its regulations in mo way create a new law, but simply reflect that which in international law is to be regarded as the prevailing opinion"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
HIS OWN COMES.
 SON.

T have noticed all my iife," said President Wilson in his speech to the electric railway men, that I could speak with the greatest freedom about those things that I did not un- derstand."
 More people han are at all likely to make that confession have more reason for doing it than the president has, but it was rather amusing that only few seconds after his ac- acknowledgement of sharing common human trait he gave what an audi ence of lawyers would have seen, though, perhaps, or probably, the electrical engineers didn't, was a striking proof of it's possession. For, proceeding to talk about big business, he said:
 "The number of cases in which men do business on their own, individual, private capital is Relatively small in our day Almost all the great en-
  as the managers of that business are concerned, other peoples money That is what a joint stock company means"
 This and other references to Joint stock companies" indicated only too clearly the presidents belief that most, if not all, of the industrial and commercial organizations that have received so much attention in recent years from our statesmen and poll. ticians are correctly described by the +erm he used. The fact is, how ever, that the formation of joint stock companies" as they are defined in law and known in courts and trade, practically ceased years and years ago, and few of them are now in existence.
 Exac'ly to differentiate "joint stock companies" from "partnerships" and
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Notice To Creditors.

In the Commissioners Court for the
 Territory of Alaska. Third Divis-
 ion. At Valdez. In Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of w. H. Blackwell, deceased.-Notice to Creditors.
 Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned has been regularly appoint ed as the executrix of the estate of w. H. Blackwell, deceased, and cred itors and all other persons, having claims against said estate, are here by notified to exhibit the same to me, together with the necessary proof thereof, at my place of business a. Valdez, Alaska, within six months af- ter the first publication of this mo- tice, the same being the place for the transaction of all business in connec- tion with said estate. Dated at Val deg, Alaska, this 18th day of Febru- ary, 1915. ..-..+
 MRS, w. H. BLACKWELL. Executrix of the estate of w. H.
 Blackwell, deceased.
 Date of first publication Feb. 16. 1915. Date of last publication March 16.
 1915.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Mexico a Shambles.

The specter of famine rides jauntily with anarchy down the streets of the City of Mexico. Each successive corps of bandits finds the pickings little less rich in the capital. the people a little more desperate.
 Our passion for Mexican freedom has resolved itself into chaos fol Mexico. Out of it's terrible and pro longed sufferings there may arise q stable government, for in coming in to being nations must pass through agonies, yet so bitter has been the experience of the country, through a century of nominal republication, that even optimists are doubtful. They wonder if peace can ever again reign in that distracted territory un- til the strong hand of neighbor has lifted it up. It will come to that eventually for there is no other pro- cess that offers any hope.
 Mexico is shambles and the Mex jeans have right to make it SO. That is the result of our humanitar- ianism. A rural inhabitant rushed madly over to Cawkins farm. Help he cried; "old man Shules is on tear and beating his wife to death ," Well" yawned MT. Cawkins, tits his wife, ain't t?"--Philadelphia Led ger.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Mates About Birds.

A peculiar characteristic about Dlrus is that the young of those that build nests in trees are blind when hatched, are naked, unable to walk and are fed by the parent bird. Among the wad- ing birds the young can walk. swim and pick up food immediately upon leaving the egg. With birds. as with higher animals, the females seem to fancy bright colors and music; hence Mother Nature usually ornaments the head, neck and tails of the males that they may find mates more readily. The male birds usually excel in music also Exchange.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
TIDE TABLES PORT OF VALDEZ

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:
 Monday, March 1. High tide 12:12 a. m., Ill; 11:57 a. m., 12.6.
 Low tide 5:51 a. m., IS; 6:25 p. m., 0.S.
 Tuesday, March ?. High tide 12:40 a. m., 11.S; 12:39 p. m., 12.6.
 Low tide 6:31 a. m., 0.5; 6:54 p. m., 0.6. Wednesday, March 8. High tide 1909 @. m., 124; 1:21 p. m., 12.3.
 Low tide TIP a. m., 0.1; 7:26 p. m., 0.2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
In Bankruptcy.
In the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Third Division.

In the District Court for the Terri.
 tory of Alaska, Third Division.
 In the matter of F. w. Blackwood, Order to Show Cause
 Whereas, Application has been made by the above-named bankrupt for a discharge, as provided by Sec, tion l4-a of the bankruptcy law of 1898; now, on motion of Donohoe & Dimond. attorneys for such bankrupt,
 It is ordered:
 That all creditors of F.. w. Black wood, bankrupt, as we'll as all other parties in interest, show cause, at a hearing to be had on such ap- plication before the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Divis- ion, at Valdez, in said Territory and Division, on the 9th day of March, A. D., 1915, or as soon thereafter as such hearing may be had, why such application should not be granted.
 That notice of such hearing be given by mailing copy of this or der at least ten days prior to the date set for such hearing to each of the creditors, parties in interest and attorneys entitled to notice of pro- ceedings herein, and by publishing 8 copy hereof in the Valdez Daily Pros pector, at Valdez. Alaska, not later than one week prior to such date.
 That such notice be so given by or under the direction of the clerk of this court.
 Done in open court at Valdez, Alas ka, this 18th day of February, A. D. 1915.
 FRED. M. BROWN, Judge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
AN ALCOHOLIC ENIGMA.
Fewer Persons Seem to Drink, Vet
 More Liquor Is Consumed.

Fewer Persons Seem to Drink, Yet
 More Liquor Is Consumed.
 It Is the testimony of the internal revenue receipts of our own govern nlent that, notwithstanding the note worthy extension of the dry areas by reason of state wide prohibitions and local option laws, consumption of al coholic liquor has greatly increased
 In addition to the dry areas establish ed by political action i've use the term in it's broad sense) there has been wide promotion of personal abstinence be- cause of rules against drinking estab- lished by large employers of labor. who realize the wisdom of guarding the safety of employees and the pub lie against accident, as well as pro noting general efficiency.
 We know that in addition to these powerful influences there has grown up a social opposition to intemperate habits that has wholesome effect against overindulgence i'll intoxicating liquors and in favor of total abstinence. In any circle of acquaintances the per sistent drinkers-the men who make . business of it''-do not appear to be numerous
 The question naturally arises ill con sequence, Where does all the liquor go, and who uses it? Increase of popula- tion in the wet areas does not account for all of it-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tel ecraDh.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
ORIGIN OF A PHRASE.
Greeley Was Not the First to Say, "Gc
 West, Young Man."

West, Young Man."
 Who said, "Go west, young man?" The phrase has often been credited to Horace Greeley, but he was not the first to use it and once denied that he said 1t. It was written by John B. l.. Soule, brilliant young man who ed tied the Terre Haute Express in 1S51-3. Richard W. Thompson of Terre Haute advised him to go west and grow up with the country, adding, "Why, John, you could write an arti- cle that would be attributed to Horace Greeley if you tried"
 Soule modestly doubted it, but Thompson insisted, and Soule prom ised to try. The result was an article in the Express on the opportunities offered to young men by the west, which began by saying that Horace Greeley could never have given bet ter advice than that contained ill the words "Go west, young man." It was a supposititious quotation from Gree ley, but the article was copied, and pretty soon the supposititious phrase was attributed to Greeley himself.
 After it had received wide circulation the New York Tribune came out with a reprint of the Express article, &C., companied by a footnote by Mir Gree. ley saying that he was not the author of the expression, but he fully ill., dorsed 1t and joined in saying, "Go west, young man; go west. Indian apolis News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
A Pleasant Way to Help.

Mamma" lisped the cherub, while a smile of seraphic sweetness illum1- mated his baby face, do you know that sometimes help Catherine's man. ma."
 That's nice." prompted the proud parent. "And what do you do to help her, dear?"
 "Oh," replied the cherub, when Catherine's naughty I punish her!'- Youths Companion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Very Engaging.

Very EHga9tHV'
 Aunt Anna-Your wife is a perfect dear. William; she has such engaging ways. Mir. Stubbs - Right you are. aunt; she has engaged fully two dozen different cooks in the last six months to my certain knowledge. = Florida Times Union.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Ratraatina In Disorder.

Retreatins In Disorder. "Who was that tough looking chap l saw you with today, HicksT "Be careful, Parker. That was my twin brother"
 "By love, old chap, forgive me! really ought to have known."-Kansas City Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-01
Ancient Silk.

Ancient Silk. A book published in Japan 1000 years ago notes that at that time good silk was already produced in twenty i've provinces of that country.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
FRENCH KNOT MUCH LIKED
One of the Easiest of Embroidery
Stitches and Looks Well on
Anything.

The French knot is one of the east
est and yet most fascinating of en-
broidery stitches. 1t is also one of
the handiest, as it can be used to give
a little handmade touch to even a
machine-made article. Blouses coming
ready-made from the shop can be
much enhanced by a sprinkling upon
the collars and cuffs, and possibly
down the front, of French knots, which
will take away entirely the frequently
Objectionable 'ready-made" appear
ance.
Small tea aprons can also be given
the handmade touch by this same con-
venient knot stitch. Neckwear bought
at the shops can be ornamented with
it. Lovely mourning neckwear can
be made by purchasing collar-and-
cuff set or jabot of white organdie
ready made and then ornamenting
them with French knots of black silk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

room. Then it is an easy matter to
make a cover for the chair such as is
shown in the accompanying sketch,
and for everyday use it can be carried
out in art linen, and for special occa-
sions, perhaps, in silk.
Diagram A shows the cover spread
out quite fiat, and it is trimmed at
the edge with a hemstitched frill and
at each corner tapes are sewn on by
which it may be tied in position to the
woodwork of the chair.
In each corner little floral design
is embroidered consisting of three pale
pink daisies with white centers and
three leaves worked in various shades
of green.
Diagram B gives the detail of this
design so that it can quite well be
worked from our illustration.
Diagram C shows the cover upon the
chair, and it is, of course, tied on over
the canvas. Materials of fast colors
should be used in making this cover,
and it can then be easily removed
and washed when occasion requires
Prettily patterned cretonne made up in
this way forms very useful cove~, as
it is easily washed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
BAR ALL GAY COsORS
FRENCH LEADERS OF FASHION
DECLARE FOR soMBERNEss
World Is Likely to Fall Into Line
Tones of All the New Sprino
Shades Show Subdued Effect
Some Early Hints.

That Paris will present many of
It's models in black is well understood.
although for the American openings
there will be the colors that no city
In Europe considers today; also, it
is established that the garish combi-
nations to which Paris has been over
prone during the last three years have
vanished for a time, at least, because
these colors are the children of a
reckless and slightly decadent era, as
every student of dress history knows,
and the world is sad, serious and virile
today
There is no doubt that the entire
world. will follow the lead of France
and garb itself in demure colors, if
not in black. The tones of all the
new spring shades show this subdued
effect and one feels respectfully
toward the fashion, knowing the heart
ache in which it was born. Blues,
pinks, yellows are quiet in shading,
grays have leaped to the front, and
the tones of red used are so obviously
inspired by the uniforms of those at
the front that they, too, have a sim
lister and sober significance.
Black will even prevail in tea
gowns which are usually brilliant. A
smart tea gown that has been sent
over as sketch is in black satin, an
innovation, as everyone must admit.
1t is cut on dignified medieval lines
with piece of itself shaped in from
the back to be adjusted in the front
as q girdle, caught by a great diamond
of cut jet which drops strands like
tears toward the floor. There is a
cape of black chantilly lace flowing
freely over the back and shoulders,
forming sleeves in keeping with the
pulled sleeves that were tentatively
shown in the early winter. Evidently
there is to be radical change in eve
ming sleeves, so it is wise to be pre-
pared for it. 1t does not come about
through revolt against the sleeveless
bodice, but is due to progression of
ideas along the same epochal line.
Another sketch sent over shows a
polonaise of orange-colored velvet
opening over the skirt made from two
silver lace ruffles. At, or rather above
the waist line there is an immense but
terfy worked in rhinestones and jet.
The decolletage is Vshaped and is a
part of the orange velvet polonaise,
and t., too, has deep f1ounce to serve
as sleeve.
One of the best houses sends a
sketch for new coat suit which has
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

two distinguishing features; the skirt
is not wide and the coat is laced down
the side from shoulder to well below
the waist line with a heavy gold cord.
The suit is of green cloth such as the
Belgian officers wear. The eyelets
are conspicuously large and bound
with green velvet. The long, small
sleeves have faring cuffs and above
these they are laced with the gold
cord that drops in small tassels at the
back. There is full peplum attached
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
When the Laws Met.

The Laws sat about the long green
table. All the fundamentals were
there save one. Even the decrepit
Salic Law was present, doing be-
tween the Mosaic Laws and the Law
of Primogeniture
The chairman, the Law of the
Land, called the meeting to order.
Are all PRESENT. he asked.
1t was the Blue Laws who respond
ed.
Il don't see nothin' of the Law of
Nations" he squeaked
THE Law of Nations has been
abolished" the chairman sharply re-
Piled "The business of the conven-
ton will now proceed"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Shirt Waists Are Severe.

Shirt waists cut along mannish lines
severely simple in style are having a
tremendous vogue this season. They
are particularly suitable to the bust
ness girl. Three attractive models
were seen here. One was finely
striped silk, black and white being the
color scheme of the shirt waist. This
was made with a high collar-a new
idea of the season-which buttons up
tightly to the throat. Very chic but
boyish In the effect. The other two
blouses were of dainty handkerchief
linen and showed graceful shoulder
line.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Free to Our Readers

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Try 1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
Z 81
An Old Contention.

How did she happen to decide that
he was her soul mate?"
"He was demonstrating new dance
at her house and Ike a costly vase. "
Il don't see how she figured that
out"
Neither do I, but there is great
deal in the philosophy Of women that
can't be figured out"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Is Known as the victorian
Period"

Pussy willow green taffeta, with
hand-painted butterflies in black and
orange fitting across its surface, is
used here for an enchanting full-skirt-
ed costume of the late Victorian
period. The little coat, lace frilled, is
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

to the long-waisted coat, the joining
outlined by three rows of stitching.
Each garment, as you see, has a.
smart new feature, and one that any
OF US are able to incorporate into
clothes that we contemplate having
in the near future.
Copyright, Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Notice for Yourself.

"Old Mr. Grabbles says there is
nothing too good for his daughter"
He has hard jolt coming to him
some day."
What makes you think SOP"
"A girl who is brought up that way
almost Invariably picks out man to
marry who isn't worth killing"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Dryinu Your Hair.

After a shampoo the hair may be
dried by pulling it up through the
crown of a hat from which the top
of the crown has been removed. This
keeps it away from the head and neck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

The truly dignified man is never
ashamed to lay aside his dignity for
the purpose of doing his duty as he
sees it
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
COVER FOR THE, DECK CHAIR
Practically a Necessity When This
Piece of Furniture Is Given
Place in the House.

Deck chairs are to be found in most
households and they are comfortable
and very inexpensive to buy, but they
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

Stubborn Colds and irritated Bronchial
Tubes are easily relieved by Deans Men.
tholated Cough Drops-5c at Druggists.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

The clamping head of new wrench
ran be adjusted at any angle in rela
ton u the handle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24
Sure Enounh.

Bacon-It is stated that it takes an
average of 5,867 bullets to kill a sim
gle man in the present war.
Egbert-Why where in the world
are the innocent bystanders?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

The day has passed when we can
pretend to know things. People want
to be shown.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-02-24

are not particularly slightly objects
and, therefore, are more frequently
kept for use in the garden than in
room. With very little trouble the
appearance of one of these chairs can
be greatly improved when required Tor
use indoors.
In the first place, the woodwork
should be painted with some quick
driving enamel chosen Of color to
harmonic with the Qther colors IN the