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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
MANY SEE FIGHT IN
 AIR AT MULHAUSEN

GENEVA.-A very thrilling aer- ial battle between Q Zeppelin dirlgi- ble balloon and three French aero planes was witnessed recently by thousands of German and French troops in the trenches near Mulhau- sen, in upper Alsace.
 The Zeppelin came from the Bl ecz Forest ani was sailing toward Bel fort when it met the aeroplanes, which were flying much lower. A battle ensued and the conflict last, ed for about forty minutes, both sides keeping up continuous fire.
 The aeroplanes struggled to reach a higher level which would place then above the dirigible, and had almost succeeded when the Zeppelin retired to the north at great speed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Turkish Smoking Pipes.

The 'hookah" is large tobacco pipe much used in Turkey. Persia and other eastern countries. It consists of two bowls, one placed over the other. The upper bowl contains the tobacco and is connected by tube with the lower. which is partially filled with water. The connecting tube passes down into the water. The stem. which is usually a long flexible tube. is connected with the air space above the water. and thus the smoke must pass through the wa ter before reaching the smoker In passing through it is cooled and de- prived of most of its harmful cOnstit- uentS,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
LET CAPTIVE
 VISIT DYING MOTHER

prisoner of war, returned to Germany today from visit to his home in France where he was permitted to go by order of Emperor William to see his dying mother.
 The Frenchman wrote directly to the emperor, asking to be allowed to visit his mother, pledging his word of honor to return by March 1. The emperor immediately granted the re- quest, and Davidot made the trip to France by way of Switzerland. After the death of his mother he returned to the detention camp in Germany
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

hHUwHp IT IaAoJ wv. ~~- =. 7~~ - --- -'-r'rs-~ already apparent, even making every reasonable discount that we can, that the human race has suffered disas- ter to which there is no parallel. The men guilty of this horror, whoever they may be, have done worse ny their kind than if it had been gwen to them to bring the terrors of earth quake and fire upon it. It is not pos sible to imagine miraculous power giv- en to men and to think of any use that could be made of it more malign than this use that has been made of the ordinary powers Of government New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Notice To Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of George
 Hansen, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un dersigned, administrator of the es tate of George Hansen, deceased, to the creditors thereof, and to all per. sons having claims against said es tate, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this no tice, to-wit, within six months after the 24th day of February, 1915, tC said administrator, at the office oi Donohoe & Dimond. his attorneys in said matter, at Valdez, Alaska, the same being the place for the trans action of the business of said es tate.
 The date of the first publication of this notice is the 2Ith day of Feb ruary, 1915.
 A. s. JENSEN, Administrator
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
BRASS ROD MONEY.
Currency That Used to Be Very Popu-
 lar With African Natives.

lar With African Natives.
 The annual bullion letter" of Messrs. Samuel Montagu & Co. of London sug gests that the phrase expressive of wealth. ''plenty of Drass.' was intro duced into England by sailors trading with towns at the mouths of the great African rivers. though the brass rods used by the natives are now passing into the limbo of things obsolete.
 A.brass rod at Momsemb was fifteen inches long and not quite so thick as a slate pencil. Everything had its price in brass rods-one egg equalcd one brass rod; fowl. ten brass rods: two yards of cloth, twenty brass rods; d male slave. 600 brass rods, and fe- male slave. 2,50O brass rods.
 The brass for these rods was origi- nally melted down for their brass Orna- ments-anklets, necklaces, armlets. leg rings, hafts of spears, paddles and handles of knives, etc. It was using the brass for this purpose that first gave it any real value to them. In 1890 the brass rods still retained their value.
 It is quite possible that the rods changed hands in fathom lengths. and those who came into possession of these lengths each cut off little piece to procure little bit of brass for noth- ing, and hence the length was gradual ly shortened until in 1890 it was fifteen inches. The process of shortening con tinued, and ii. 1905 the standard length was only eleven inches
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
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:
 Friday, March 5. High tide 2:15 a. m., 13.O; 2:52 D. m., 10.9.
 Low tide S:43 a. m., 0.2; S:35 D. m., II.
 Saturday, March 6. High tide 2:53 a. m., 13.0; 3:46 D. m., 9.9.
 Low tide 9:36 a. m., 0.4; S:35 p m., 1.9.
 Sunday, March 7. High tide 3:38 a. m., 1926; 4:52 D. m., 90.
 Low tide 1O:36 a. m., 0.1; 10:00 p m., 2.S.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
National Bank In Alaska.

A New York exchange says: News reached the financial district yester' day that a charter has been granted from Washington to the Hartman Ma, tional Bank of Alaska, which Will soon be opened at Seward. The bank it was announced, will also undertake to serve both the government and the public in the industrial develop ment of the territory.
 The officers of the bank are: Presi' dent, Joseph w. Hartman; vice-pres' |'idents, Gaston Hardy, H. B. Vessel man and John A. Noble; cashier, Erich Lucas, and directors, Joseph w. Hartman, Gaston Hardy, E. H. Sears, John A. Hesse and Erich Lucas.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Neodloss Advice.

How are you getting on at your new place?" asked lady of girl whom she had recommended for sit uation.
 Every well. thank you." answered the girl.
 "I'm glad to hear it," said the lady. Your employer is very nice person, and you cannot do too much for her."
 "I don't mean to. ma'am." was the innocent reply.-London Answers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
BRIGHTON BACK
 FROM PORT WELLS

The Brighton returned yesterday afternoon from her trip to Port Wells. Captain Stamey reports some rough weather on the return trip. The launch called at Golden, Hobo Bay, Portage Bay and other way ports. Captain George, Captain Peabody and others were returning passengers from down sound points. The Brigh. ton will leave Valdez on her next trip about March 15.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
Out of His Mouth.

His youngest grandchild had man. aged to get possession of a primer and was trying to eat 1t.
 Pardon me for taking the words out of your mouth. little One." said the professor, hastily interposing.-Chicag' Tribune.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
lnoivility.

A man has no more right to say an uncivil thing than to act one-no more fight to gay a rude thing to another lhan to knock him down.-Johnson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

They are strong legs that can bear abundance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

Don't forget the Woman's Guild sale of foods at Love-Whitley's Saturday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05
WEATHER BULLETIN. Valdez, Alaska, March 5, 1915

In. WEATHER CONDITIONS Cloudy, calm, trail fair. Cloudy, calm, trail good. Cloudy, windy, trail good. Cloudy, calm, trail good. Cloudy, calm, trail good. Clear, calm, trail good. Cloudy, calm, trail good. Cloudy, calm, trail good. Cloudy, calm, trail fair. Light wind, cloudy, trail drifted. Clear, calm, trail good.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-05

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Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
LABOR DAY AT FLAT

Next Monday, September 6, is Labor day and the people of Flat City are to be treated to variety of entertainment in honor ot the holiday The main event, of course, will be the horse racing. which will consist of handicap event in which the partlcl- pants will be the same as in the event which recently caused so much interest in the creek camp. The entries are: Meachams Blue ;" scratch; 'Ignatius" 90 feet, and Lowrie' s Billie" 90 feet The distance is at one quarter mile, best two out of three heats The event is scheduled for 3 D. Iii. sharp
 At s D. m. a boxing match will be pulled of at Moose hall between Hank Robinson of Fort Gibbon and Dan Brewster of Se- atte. This contest of the featherwelghts IS creating great deal of interest, and as both of the contestants are practically unknown quantities in the district, there IS much room for speculation as to the result.
 A wrestling match between Tony lropa and Japanese Jimmy" occupies consplc- uous place on the program.
 To wind up the days festivities a big dance has been arranged to take place in Moose hall. The details are being worked out by Billy Taylor, which is sufficient warrant that the event will be an enjoyable one.
 There will be no recognition of the ho!l- day in Iditarod and it is more than likely that large crowd will be present from this city to view the sport if the weather Is at all favorable.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
BRITISH DISASTERS
 IN TURKISH WATERS

BERLIN Sept 3-A British transport has been sunk by striking the the Dardanees Three hundred and twenty ocers twelve hundred and fifty soldiers and three hundred members of the crew drowned Six hundred bodies have been recovered
 ALLIES OFFENSIVE FAILS COPENHAGEN Sept 3The French and British forces have failed prosecute successful offensive movement at the Dardanec Mine sweepers have again entered the but batteries shore compelled them to retreat.
 CONSTANTINOPLE IN A PANIC ATHENS Aug 3l-A submarine has destroyed the Gata bridge at Consantnope and the population IS panc-stricken
 TURKISH TRANSPORTS SUNK PARS Sept 2Four Turkish transports have been sunk by British submarines in the Dardaneles
 JAPANESE MAY GIVE ASSISTANCE PARS Sept Unohcial advces state that the Japanese help to force the Dardanees The possibly under way.
 BRITISH LOSSES HEAVY BERLIN Sept 1.-The British Sunday last employed hun- dred thousand men against the Turkish positions Gapo Iher losses heavy.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
ADMIRAL VON TlRPITZ TO RESIGN
IDl'TAROD SECOND
 IN COLD DEPOSITS

Nineteen avoirdup0ls tons of gold were deposited in the Seattle branch of the United States assay office during the fiscal year of 1915, ending June 30, according to the official report of John w. Phillips, assayer in charge The coining value of these nine teen tons smelted and resmelted into bars is SS,S5O, O,45452 Two thousand two hun dred and eighty-eight deposits were made during the year, which, measured in ounces of troy weight, totals 555 ,323.S0. The total value of gold deposits made since the open ing of the institution, on July 15, 1898, to the close of business in the present fiscal year. is now brought to $22S, ,462, 76l.SS, or, in tonnage, 4576 tons.
 Led by Nome, Iditarod second and Taf ana third, Alaska has given to the Seattle office the greater portion by far of the de- posits The total valuation of Alaska's con tribution for this fiscal year is placed at S6,113, ,3S398, subdivided from the follow ing districts: Nome, 744,14123; Idita- rod, Sl,437, ,G33.3S; Panama, S908, ,06l02, and the balance of Alaska, Sl,224, l4S.35. British Columbia contributed S1,492 ,564 12, and Yukon territory, S843, ,96S95.
 These figures do not represent by any Uled1lS lue duHudl Output Ol ulStllClS named says Assayer Phillips as a portion of their gold and precious metals is shipped to other United States assay offices a.ld hints.
 A fund of $l0,OOO, provided by the United States treasury for expenses in ship ping the bullion from this city to Denver and other hints, was depleted. At that time the committee on appropriations in the house refused to continue this fund or take any favorable action on the matter. It was then that the shippers of the North, rather than pay the Seattle offices the added expense of s125 per thousand, commenced their shipping direct to Denver and San Francisco. The Seattle Chamber of Con- merce, wiring the officials at Washington, made arrangements to pay this difference at the local institution, and in this manner continued the shipment to Seattle. The chamber expended in this work more than $5 ,OOO, and in return was rewarded by hay ing the gold continued to be shipped here for sale at the local offices, winning at the same time the resultant good of exchange of such sums in Seattle.
 Assayer Phillips, in his report on the busi ness of the office since its inception in 1895,
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
PANAMA CANAL IS PAYING

WASHINGTON, July 23-Counting only cost of operation, of civil government sanl tary work and the administration and han ding of ships, the Panama canal is now on paying basis according to official reports.
 Receipts for May not only wiped out the deficit of S39, ,4SO which had grown up since the opening up of the canal trade, but left a balance of sl77,799, which works out a profit of 4.79 per cent on the expendi- ture. This, however, does not make any allowance for interest on the vast sum of money expended in the construction of the canal, and from that point of view the re- ceipts from tolls have not yet equaled the expenses.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
PRESIDENT SEES NO HOPE FOR PEACE
WASHINGTON Sept 3-President Wilson has given out state rnen which he that he immediate possibility o move 10 reconcile the European belhgerens.
STEAMER WASHBURN
 ON TRIP TO IDITAROD

For the first time this season, the steamer M L. Washburn, Captain Jose docked at Iditarod last Sunday. In fact the Wash burn is the only one of the larger river craft to ply the waters of the Iditarod river this year, it being the policy of the White Pass Company to avoid the shallow waters and take no chances of injury to their vessels through operating in the 1dltarod above Dikeman.
 There was high stage of water in the Iditarod last week, and the Washburn found no difficulty in making the run. She brought up a seven-ton piece of machinery for the dredge of the Yukon Gold Com pany. and on her return trip took the re- frigerator barge of the Cold Storage Con- pany.
 She left here shortly after noon Monday with about dozen passengers for Yukon river points and Outside.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
WATER RIGHTS OWNERSHIP
 THREATENS TROUBLE

Some excitement was occasloned early in the week on Otter creek through dispute arising over question of water rights. At last accounts no legal steps had been taken, but it would not be surprising if the matter were soon taken up in the courts.
 Messrs. Longtin, Bates and Dawson have laid claim to the use of water which IS also claimed by C. O'Leary, and during the con troversy over the conflicting claims there has been talk of personal violence, cutting ot ditches, etc., but so far nothing of serious nature has developed. It is asserted that the use of the water in question is an ab- solute necessity in the development of the claims recently leased by the three men mentioned
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04

John D. Long was born in Buckheld Me, October 27, 1S3S He was admitted tc the bar in 1861 and practiced in his native city and in Boston, He was elected to the Mas sachusetts house of representatives in 1875, and served three years the last two years as speaker He was elected lieutenant gov ernor of his state in 1884 and was a mem of congress from the Forty eighth to the Fiftieth sessions from the Second Massachu- setts district For many years he was d member of the statehouse construction com mission of Massachusetts He was appointed secretary of the navy by President Mckin- ley, and served also in that position in the cabinet of President Roosevelt, later resign ing. He was the author of After Dinner and Other Speeches" "The Republican Party, Its History, Principles and Policies, and also translation of the "Aeneid."
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
GERMANY T0 RECOGNIZE RIGHTS
 0F NEUTRAL NATIONS 0N THE SEAS

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Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
NEWS NOTES FROM THE WAR ZONES

GENEVA AUG 3-Neary thousand persons have died from cholera in Austria.
 LONDON Aug 3l-The Welsh coal miners strike has been settled
 ROME Aug 3l-The Italians have captured Cmaclsta
 LONDON Aug 3O-h hoped that the equnochaI storms wilt stop the progress of the German invading Russian territory
 BERLIN Aug 28-On August l6 German submarine attacked Parrngon England and destroyed the benzo actoes 1t dened that German submarine has been sunk aviator off Osend
 PETROGRAD Aug 28It denied here that Russia has thought of making peace overures.
 PARS Aug 28Geman aerop ane attempting to raid ths city driven off by the French Aoha French avatorS have bom barded Chattelen, Argonne.
 BERLIN Aug "A cruiser of the allies reported to have been disabled while bombarding Smyrna
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
SUBMARINE F-4
 PLACED IN DOCK

HONOLULU, Sept 2-The United States submarine F-4, which sunk in the outer har- bor several weeks ago with its entire crew. has been raised, and was placed in the dry dock on Tuesday last. Many holes were found to have been made in the hull, prob ably made during the work of salvlng.
 The body of gunner's mate was the only one identified. Two more bodies were found, but were decomposed to such an cX- tent that identification was impossible, All the other bodies were reduced to fragments. little being left but the bones Several were entangled in the debris, and others may have been washed awaY.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
CARDINAL. AND PRESIDENT
 DISCUSS PEACE PLANS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Cardinal Gib- bons yesterday held a conference with Presl dent Wilson regarding peace proposals. It is regarded as significant move, and is noted with pleasure in diplomatic circles.
 The cardinal brought from the pope praise for President Wilson's efforts in behalf of peace, and also a secret message regarding peace proposals generally.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
FRANK GRAND JURY FINDS
 EVIDENCE IS INSUFFICIENT

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga, Sept 3.-The grand jury which was called to investigate the recent lynching of Leo Frank met here yesterday, and after considering the case decided to report that they were unable to find evidence sufficient to indct anyone in connection with the affair
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
SENSATIONAL MURDER CASE
 AT FASHIONABLE RESORT

PROVIDENCE R. l., Sept. 2.-Dr. Franklin Mohr, wealthy physician of New port, was shot to death today while riding in an automobile. His wife has been held without bail in connection with the crime. Three negroes have confessed that she hired them to kill her husband
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
ALASKA STEAMSHIP EDITH
 SINKS WITH VALUABLE CARGO

SEATTLE, Aug. 31-The freight steam ship Edith, en route from Latouche, Alaska, with a cargo of 2S00 tons of copper ore, has been sunk in the Gulf of Alaska, after being abandoned by her crew, The cargo shifted in the heavy swels. The crew were rescued by the steamship Mariposa.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
POLK OF NEW YORK
 SUCCEEDS ROBERT LANSING

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Frank Polk corporation counsel of New York city has accepted the appointment of counsellor of the state department at Washington, the position vacated by Robert Lansing when he was made secretary of state.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
STEAMER ADMIRAL WATSON
 SUNK AT SEATTLE DOCK

SEATTLE, Aug. 3O-The well known Alaska steamship Admiral Watson, while lying at her dock, was rammed by the Alaska steamship Paraiso and sunk Sunday morning early, in dense fog and smoke. A longshoreman was killed in the accident.
 The Watson will be raised and repaired.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
o PUNISH SUBMARINE COMMANDERS

credits Nome with depositing in the United States assay office here S53,932, ,S33 II; Tan ana, S45, ,99O, ,912 .63 Iditarod, S5,961 ,64497 and the balance of Alaska, S13, 149, 147 36. British Columbia and Yukon territory con tributed S222 ,462, ,761 .S8.- Seattle Post In telhgencer
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
EMINENT REPUBLICAN
 PLEADS FOR SHORT BALLOT

ALBANY, N, Y, Aug, 30-At today's ton Elihu B. Root, president of the organ ization, condemned the system of bossism and pleaded that the people be armed with the short ballot, so that they might estab- lsh true representative government.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
CHINA PLACES BIG ORDER
 FOR UNDER WATER CRAFT

NEW YORK, Aug, 2S,-Confdental ad- vices have been received here to the effect that China has authorized Charles Schwab to arrange for the construction of one hun dred submarines in this country.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
Another Mexican Outrage

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 3.-Two American farmers have been kidnapped and shot, the bodies of both men being thrown into dry lake, the act of Mexican bandits, The murderers are being pursued by cav airy and infantry.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04

Charles Ross, president of the Miners & Merchants Bank was one of the outgoing passengers on the boat leaving here on August 23. He travelled by way of the lower river route, bound for his home in Seattle.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
ALASKA LEGISLATOR WEDS

SEATTLE, Aug. 3O.-Arthur Shoup of Sitka, Alaska, member of the territorial sen. ate from the First division, and father ot the woman suffrage bill in the First Alaska legislature, was married here today to Miss Rose Kempe of Sausalito, Cal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
FASTING AND PRAYER
 FOR JEWS OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-The orthodox Jewish synagogues throughout the nation have been notified that next Sunday is set apart as day of fasting and prayer on ac- count of national tribulations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
THAW BRINGS DIVORCE SUIT

PITTSBURG, Sept 2-Harry K. Thaw today brought suit for divorce from his wife, Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw, on the ground of infdelity He names John Francis, former newspaper man. as the alleged CO., respondent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
POPULATION OF ANCHORAGE
 INCREASES WONDERFULLY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Advices to the interior department state that Anchorage, Alaska, the headquarters for construction work on the government railroad, now has a population of 5000 persons
Iditarod pioneer., 1915-09-04
DEFENSE IS EXPENSIVE
 BUT IS WORTH THE MONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3.-Ex-President Taft, speaking at the exposition yesterday, where he was the principal speaker, said that national defense means taxes, but that the protection afforded is worth all 1t costs.