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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

 RIVER DISTRICT
Geologist Capps Differs in Opinion With Dr. Cairnes Concerning
 Source of Gold.

The bulletin issued by the United States geological survey on the min eral resources of the Chisina and White River districts is replete with information, both general and tech nical. It is the report of the work of Stephen R. Capps, the we'll known geologist who visited that section last year.
 The different routes to the camp are described, showing that there are no less than seven routes over which the camp may be reached, the short est being the Nizina-Chisana route. Game is reported as very plentiful but has been greatly thinned out in the vicinity of the mines. Sheep are numerous in the hills and mountains and furnish a fine quality of food in camp where provisions are so diffi- cult to ohtain. Caribou, moose, black and grizzly bears. rabbits and ptar- migan are plentiful in the district, but like the sheep, have become much scarcer near the mines. Of the fur bearing animals some fox. lynx, mink and marten are trapped each winter. The Chisina district during the sea- sons of 1913-14 yielded approximate fly $3O0,00O, which it is believed is | little more than the cost of extract l. ing it from the gravels. The camp was stampeded by hundreds of per- sons who were not miners and the money lost through their having vis- ited the district cannot rightfully be charged against the camp as many Of them failed to even visit the produc- ing claims. Miners are warned that the camp is one of the most expensive in Alaska in which to operate, as the season is short and transportation of supplies difficult No timber grows near the mines and must be brought some distance. Cottonwood was re- ported to be bringing $40 per cord on Little Eldorado when the geologist visited the district. Much of the ground is "wet" and prospecting diff ficult owing to lack of machinery.
 The author differs from the opinion of Dr. Cairns. the Canadian geolo- gist, who believed that the bulk of the placer gold found in the Chisana would be recovered from the gravels of the old channels directly or from gravels of the present streams where these cut the older gravels. Geolo- gist Capps states that after making thorough investigation of the creeks where prospecting had been done he was unable to discover any sign of an "old channel" or pre-glaciai deposits of gravels.
 Prospectors. are urged to select the headwaters of the White and Chisana rivers as the most favorable forma- tions for placer gold. E.
 . Lode deposits of low-grade ores have been discovered but owing to a Hack of transportation the deposits have not been extensively developed. Quartz veinlets, carrying several ounces of gold per ton, have been found in dike on Bonanza creek.
 Copper is plentiful in the White River basin, where a number of claims have been held for years awaiting transportation. Many of
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

The Lafollette bill has driven ev- cry American ship out of business ex- cept the grand old Ship of State. and she is down by the head and over- ballasted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21
Young Couple Married.

Chas. c. Ramohr and Miss Inez Batrine were united in wedlock last evening by Commissioner George J. Love. Priscilla Gangoff and Muriel Swanson were the witnesses. The young couple will continue to make their home in Valdez. It is reported that another wedding is soon to take place when friends of the couple will follow the example set by MT. Ra- mohr and his bride in establishing a home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

"The Master Criminal" Is on the screen at the Liberty Theatre tonight, and with increasing interest the hunt and the capture and escape of the Master Criminal is depicted in a suc- cession of thrilling scenes, and is four reels of sensations and surprises. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

E. c. Niles, representing the Rem |ington Typewriter company, will leave on the Admiral Evans tonight for Seattle, having completed his business in the north for the present season.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Supt. R. w. Willard, of the Granite mine, will come to Valdez on the Ad- miral Evans tonight.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Mems Get-Together Dinner.
 Friday evening at the Congrega- tional church. After-dinner talks by
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

The City Dock is the busy dock since we began to weld cast iron, brass, bronze and aluminium. We always did do machine work and blacksmithing, and do it yet. Try us and see for yourself. Valdez Iron Works. Tn
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

w. M. Lawrence and A. J. Law renee will leave on the Admiral Ev- ans tonight for the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

The Valdez Iron Works has stock of Remington typewriter parts and are prepared to make all adjustments.
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Arthur Johnson will be an out going passenger on the Admiral Ev- ans tonight bound for Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Don't forget the Eagles oldtime '9S Halloween dance, Saturday, October 3Oth. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Get can of Melba Peaches FRE1 at s. Blum & Company's store. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter nd Cheese. Phone 32." If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Don't forget the Eagles old-time '9S Halloween dance, Saturday, Oct 30th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

HELP WANTED-Woman, all- round laundry worker, must be good body ironer, to begin work about Oct. 12. Independent Laundry. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailol. Telephone 19S. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

M. A. Davis will leave on the Ad- miral Evans tonight for trip to the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

The launch B. F. M. came up from the Granite mine of Hobo bay this morning and reports a storm raging outside the Narrows.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Fresh cream and buttermilk always on hand at -Whitley's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Fresh cream and Duttermilk al ways on hand at Love-Whitley's. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

For good home-ceoned meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 3D." If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 32." If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Fresh Oysters received on ever, boat. at.-Frye-Bruhn Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21
TERMS.

TERMS.
 Daily PrOspectOr. By carrier. per month ..--....-.$ 100 By mail, per annum $iOOV The Weekly Miner. By carrier, per month -.....--.S .4O By mail, per annum ..-.....-....-.N SOO Tine Daily Prospector and Week. ly Miner. by carrier, to one ad- dress per month ................-.-...:-.$ 1.ZS The Daily Prospector and Weekly Miner, by mail, to one address Business office and Editorial Rooms,
 TEL. 152
 Advertising Rates on Application.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Just received, lot of samples, no two alike, of hair ornaments, stamp ed articles for embroidery, wool hoods and scarfs, at The Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Suits pressed for $1.06 at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone lS8. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug. Company. tf.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Get a can of Melba Peaches FREE at s. Blum & Co.'s. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

How does a ride to Camp Comfort with dance and a dinner before re- turning strike you? Fresh killed chickens and Alaska vegetables at your command. For particulars see
 CITY EXPRESS.
 If rH Phone 82.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Wells-Fargo Money Orders and checks are payable any where in the United States or Cana da. D. F. Willard, Copper Blk. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Get a can of Melba Peaches FREE at s. Blum & Co.'s. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-21

Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailol. Telephone 19S. tf
 The launch B. F. M. came up from the Granite mine of Hobo bay this morning and reports a storm raging outside the Narrows.
 Fresh cream and buttermilk always on hand at -Whitley's. If
 Mems Get-Together Dinner.
 Friday evening at the Congrega- tional church. After-dinner talks by prominent men. Tickets soc.
 E. c. Niles, representing the Rem |ington Typewriter company, will leave on the Admiral Evans tonight for Seattle, having completed his business in the north for the present season.
 HELP WANTED-Woman, all- round laundry worker, must be good body ironer, to begin work about Oct. 12. Independent Laundry. If
 Fresh cream and Duttermilk al- ways on hand at Love-Whitley's tf
 For good home-ceoxed meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
 Fresh Oysters received on every boat. at.-Frye-Bruhn Go. If
 Get a can of Melba Peaches FREE at s. Blum & Co.'s. If. Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. If
 Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If
 "Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 32." If
 Just received, @ lot of samples, no two alike, of hair ornaments, stamp ed articles for embroidery, wool hoods and scarfs, at The Emporium.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. tf.
 Wells-Fargo Money Orders and Travellers checks are payable any where in the United States or Cana da. D. F. Willard, Copper Blk. If
 Get a can of Melba Peaches FREE at s. Blum & Co.'s. If
 How does a ride to Camp Comfort with a dance and a dinner before re- turning strike you? Fresh killed chickens and Alaska vegetables at your command. For particulars see
 CITY EXPRESS.
 If r>t u Phone 82.
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver ID all s, the tailor. Telephone ,lS8. tf
 Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 32." If ->---
 "The Master Criminal" is on the screen at the Liberty Theatre tonight, and with increasing interest the hunt and the capture and escape of the Master Criminal is depicted in a suc- cession of thrilling scenes, and is four reels of sensations and surprises. 2t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-07
HUGHES OUT OF TT
Kansas Boom for the Associate
Justice Is Dead.
He Positively Declines to Be a
Presidential Candidate.
TO TREASURER AKERS.
Flat Refusal Received by Mail
Flat Refusal Received by Mail
This Afternoon.
ga Man Whom Kansas Was
Hoping to Support"

your letter of the oath inst. has
| been received 1 do not wish to APP
pear to be lacking in appreciation of the
good will which prompts your inquiry,
but I must ask that all efforts in the
direction you mention be abandoned.
1t is very clear to me that in view of
the obligations of my office. I cannot
permit my name to be used. ''-Justice
| Charles e. Hughes, concerning his po-
sition on the presidency.
Kansas Republicans who hoped to
| see Justice Charles E. Hughes of New
York the party nominee for president
in 1915, are doomed to disappoint-
ment. movement to organize this
state for Hughes in advance of the
neXt national convention was men
toned to Justice Hughes in a letter by
Earl Akers, state treasurer The above
| letter is his flat refusal to consider the
nomination.
AT no time has Justice Hughes Civ
en- the slightest encouragement to the
movement to elect him chief executive
of the nation. Hundreds of his friends
however. believed that a concerted eff
fort in behalf of the New York jur-
ist might induce him to accept the
presidential nomination.
In Kansas, Treasurer Akers and a
dozen other men widely known in
political affairs, planned to organize
the state for Hughes and to send an
instructed delegation to the national
convention. Their plan was revealed
to Justice Hughes in a letter written
by Akers under date of April "a. The
reply is a most emphatic assertion that
he will under no circumstances con-
slider becoming candidate or accept
the presidential nomination if prof
fered.
As a result of Justice Hughes's re-
ply, it is believed that the movement
in this state will be sidetracked.
Treasurer Al1erS is confident that the
letter is the last word on the question
and that there is not the slightest
chance that the New York man will
permit the use of his name.
81 am convinced Justice Hughes
will never consent to accept the nomi-
nation" said Akers today in COM
menting the letter which he had.
received. with hundreds of other
Republicans, | had hoped to see him
nominated. He is the sort of man
whom KanSanS could most ardently
and enthusiastically support, but his
letter convinces me that there is not
the slightest hope of success should
we continue to make a fight in Kan
SaS''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-07
CONFESS
Two Plead Guilty in the Court
of Judge Dana.
Sentenced to Terms in the
Hutchinson RefOrmatOry.

Dressed in faded blue overalls and
soiled blue serge coats Alfred Foster
and Ishmal Barger, boy burglars
stood with faces downcast before
Judge Dana in the gloomy district
court room this morning and received
sentence to the Hutchinson reforma-
tory on pleas of guilty.
Barger is II years old. He entered
dwelling house. Jewelry and other
articles were stolen from the residence
of r. w. Taylor. SIG Wier avenue,
about a month ago and Barger was
an overcoat and pair of shoes at the
same time. The boy told members
of the sheriff's force that he expected
to join church on the evening of the
robbery and that he stole the shoes
and coat because he had nothing fit
to wear.
The youth was released about six
months ago on parole from the In
diana reformatory after serving Is
months in that institution. He claim
ed that he was assisted in the robbery
of the Taylor residence by a man
named Ed Jones who he says is now
in Colorado.
Foster is 22 years old He is well
educated and left his home, up in
Maine. two years ago and began to
tramp through the country. He was
arrested at Horton for the robbery
of the Herman Often grocery store,
about three weeks ago. According to
county officials he obtained about SO
worth of goods. When arrested at
Horton and brought to Topeka by
Sheriff Kiene he pleaded guilty to the
robbery of a hardware store that the
police and sheriffs force knew moth
ing about.
Foster carried long string of
aliases. In different parts of the
country he was known as Alfred Car
ter and Alfred Davies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-07
SPANISH WAR VETS.
Frank c. Armstrong Camp Arranging
for State Wide Encampment.

At a meeting last night of the To-
peka camp of the Spanish War Vet
Grams the assignment of committees
was made to complete arrangements
for the annual state encampment to be
held in Topeka July d, and 10
Details for the appropriate observ-
The young vets" few at a time,
are enlisting in the organization, add
ing strength and pep to the camp
and all are pulling for rousing state
encampment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-07
Attention.

Members of Topeka council No. 2,
K. and L. of s, are requested to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Charles Lee, to
be held Saturday at II O'Clock from
the residence, 230 Michigan avenue,
Oakland.
ASBERRY WILLIAMS, President.
EMMA ALLEN. Secretary
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-07

A fly swatter that resembles pistol
and is operated by a trigger has been
patened by its Michigan inventor.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
GREAT CARGO OFF TO RUSSIA

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 1.-THE Great
Northern steamship Minnesota will
sail tomorrow for Vladivostok and
Japanese ports with record cargo.
The huge freighter is loaded to the
decks with consignments of war ma
terials for Russia. Two German
American officers of the ship have re-
signed, and their places have been
filled, 1t is said that they uttered pro-
German sentiments while the Mime
sofa ws loading recently in British
and Japanese ports.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
4 i. 4 i. ]. j. j. i. !. !. !. !. J.
!. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES j.
E j. !. + i \ !. J. Il !. i. i i. i.
PRESBYTERIAN

The Woman's Missionary society of
the Presbyterian church held its an
nual picnic meeting Friday afternoon
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. E. G..
Beggs.
The meeting was opened by singing
the hymn, 80, Where Are the Reap
ers?" after which Mrs. Ellis read the
scripture lesson and led in prayer.
Solo by Mrs. Tidball.
The topic for the afternoon was
Alaska" and the following program
was given:
Opening of Alaskan Resources
Mrs. Frank Young.
"Our Mission Stations in Alaska
Mrs. e. c. Beggs.
To the roll call the members re-
sponded with various items of inter-
test on Alaska.
Mrs. Tidball then gave a very inter-
esting and instructive talk, illustrated
with curios brought from Alaska by
Mr.. Tidball's grandfather, who was
the first military governor there. This
collection of weapons of warfare,
bunting weapons, miniature boats,
woven baskets, musical instruments,
fishing apparatus, drinking vessels,
minerals, ETC., etc.
The meeting closed with singing
Blessed Be the Tie That Binds"
At six o'clock the ladies of the ex-
picnic supper, which was thoroughly
enjoyed by the members, their fam
lilies and friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
HAS MOTHER FOUND INSANE.
Daughter Says Parent, Aged Sixty,
Dresses Like a Girl.

Rdgcwood, N. J.--Dr G. A. DeMund,
Clarence Mabie and Robert Il. Wander.
beck, composing a lunacy commission
appointed by Vice Chancellor Vivian NJ,
Lewis, have found Mrs. Clara Lorraine
Sands of this place insane and recon-
mend the appointment of guardian
Miss Elizabeth II. Sands, daughter
OF the defendant, instituted the pro-
ceedlngs In order to save the $4,000
remaining of II $50 1000 estate she claims
her mother has been squandering be-
cause of her incompetency.
Miss Sands testified that her mother
dressed like a girl instead OF woman
OF sixty years, ran up big bills and re-
fused to pay them and wrote to Pres
ident Wilson, Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo, William Jennings Bryan
and others that an effort was being
made to wrest q million dollar estate
from her.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
LAST CIVIL WAR VETERAN
IN U. S. ARMY RETlRES.
Colonel Glenn, Drummer Boy Of Chick
amausa," Reaches Age Limit.

The last of the civil war veterans in
the active service of the army. has re-
tired Colonel John l.. Glen, the Drum
mer Boy of Chickamauga," has reached
the age limit and retired as brigadier
general.
When President Lincoln issued his
first call for volunteers, Johnny Glen,
a ten-year-old orphan, offered his serv-
ices to the Third Ohio volunteers, but
he was told to 60 home.
Johnny, however, hid on one of the
cars taking the regiment to the mobil-
ization camp, and when the troops ar
rived he crawled out and asked the
colonel for drum and pair of sticks
He was turned down and thereupon
offered his services to the Twenty-third
Michigan regiment Some of the SOL
diers rugged him up in uniform and
gave him sawed off gun. Eventually
he got a drum.
He was under fire for the first time
at Chickamauga. The command was
surrounded by Confederates and the
drummer boy was found in cluster
of bushes by Confederate officer. who
laughed heartily at the diminutive
figure. Thereupon Johnny shot at the
officer and escaped.
His fame spread from that day and
he was known thereafter as the
Drummer Boy of Chickamauga." He
was In the thick Of the fighting in half
a dozen other important battles, and
made such an impression on General
Thomas and General Rosecrans that
they reported him to General Grant for
meritorious service. When General
Grant was elected president he gave
young Clem commission in the regu-
lar army, where he has gradually risen
to his present rank.
The al" In Colonel Clem's name
stands for Lincoln.
II met President Lincoln in 1854"
Colonel Glen explained. land thought
SO much of him that took his name as
a middle name."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
Some Queer Ones

A woman can dress on $3.50 week.
Milwaukee court holds.
A Will found in an old slipper In
Michigan disposed of an $4,000 estate.
Kisses, stolen or otherwise. are worth
81 each in Hammond, Ind, the court
decides
Rat terriers have been shipped by a
Delaware man TO rid the German
trenches of rats.
A couple who wanted something out
Of the ordinary" married in cell Of
the village lookup at Put-in-Bay, o.
A vagrant told by the Hackensack
IN. J) court he might fix his own SEN
tence discharged himself on condition
that he leave town.
Coffee grounds in the food Of Har-
wich (Mass.) mans chickens made them
SO wide awake the roosters nearly
crowed themselves to death.
Grounds For Divorce.-Wlfe cast vote
as director that ousted Corona (Cal)
man from job, and he is suing for d.
him no means of supporting her.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
SUBSTITUTE FOR COTTON.
Germans Use Wood Pulp to Mako Ex-
plosivea by New Process.

plosivea by New Process.
A citizen of neutral state who has
just made tour through Germany
gives to the London Chronicle an ac-
count of the work Of German chemists
in discovering a substitute for cotton
as basis for high explosives. This Is
found In the shape Of ordinary wood
pulp, The correspondent adds:
"The experiments still are being car
ried on. but sufficient progress has been
made to enable the substitute to be
used freely and successfully.
Germany is under no difficulty so
far as the supply of raw material Is
concerned, At one time she was de-
pendent upon Scandinavia for supplies
of wood pulp. but some years ago she
set herself to the task of making her
own. Since then she became largely
self supporting in this direction Three
of the largest factories are engaged In
turning out the new basis for eXplo-
sives.
Large reserves of timber have been
accumulated from my own country and
from Russia, so that there is no fear Of
any shortage. was assured that II
the supply OF raw cotton to Germany
was stopped entirely she might be able
to tide over the difficulties"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-08-17
DEDICATE GREAT CATHEDRAL
IN MINNEAPOLIS

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 14-Many
high dignitarles of the Catholic
church have come to Minneapolis to-
day for the dedication of the Pro-
cathedral of st. Mary, which will take
place tomorrow under the leadership
of Archbishop Ireland. Eight years
from the time ground was broken, the
100000 edifice is to be formally ded-
icated. The white granite walls and
towers of the church are complete, its
cross, 200 feet above the floor, has
slistened in the sun two summers,
and the interior is so far finished that
services have been held in the church
for over year.