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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
MOUTH OF COPPER
 RIVER TO BE SURVEYED.

The Cordova Chamber of Com. merce recently took up with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, the mat ter of having survey made of the mouth of the Copper river, both in side and outside of the bar, which would be of great service to small craft plying between Cordova and Katalla.
 Dr. Jones has written the Cordova chamber that he hopes to have the work accomplished next summer, but that the Coast Survey has been handicapped by having only two ves- sells, the Patterson and Explorer, for next years work. The Gidney and McArthur were declared by marine inspectors to be unseaworthy and have been condemned.
 It is believed that the new Geodetic survey boat, the Surveyor, which is being constructed by Wisconsin shipbuilding firm, will be ready for service in Alaskan waters in 1917.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
.CH|CAG0 BANKER
 GETS FIVE I|;|I|| YEARS l
Former Senator Lorimer's Partner in Gambling Deals Convicted
 of Wrecking Bank.

MORRIS, H., Nov. 20.-Charles B. Munday, an officer of the La Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank, Chica- go. was convicted before a trial jury yesterday on the charge of having wrecked the bank and has been sen fenced to five years in the peniten- tiary. The case was tried in Morris, the defendant having been granted a change of venue, on the ground that he would be unable to secure fair trial in Chicago on account of the unfavorable sentiment created through the wrecking of the bank.
 Ex-Senator William Lorimer was president of the Lasalle Street Trust & Savings bank and was indicted at the same time as Munday and J. X. Seagrave, on the charge that they had used the deposits of the bank in gambling deals in real estate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
QUICK WITTED WOMEN.
Their Clever Russ That Won the Favor of Emperor konrad.

Their Clever Russ That Won the Favor l of Emperor konrad. 1 There are countless stories to illus trate the devotion of women. but the most interesting Of them is the one that is recorded in the annals of a home tor dependent women at Weinsberg. on the Neckar. In the vicinity of Heidel- l berg. a.
 At the foot of the mountain was fought one of the fercest battles of the long struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. When the conflict was ended and the Ghibelline leader. En- peror Konrad. had driven the Guelph chieftains up the mountain to their stronghold. he laid siege to the ancient castle. After several days he sent word that if the men would surrender he would permit the women, to depart in safety. carrying their treasures with them. The terms of surrender were arranged, and the emperor drew up his army to form an escort for the noble ladies with their jewels and other dear possessions.
 When the procession of women came down the hill the hostile army saw, to it's amazement. that every gentlewom. an carried a man on her back. The men they carried were the Guelph off cers. who were to have rema ined in the castle and been made prisoners of war Konrad was so touched by this expres sion of devotion on the part of those wives and mothers that he permitted the women to go back for their jewels In 1920 Queen Charlotte of Wurttem. berg. daughter of George TIL and a member of the Guelphs. built the asy. lum on the hill as memorial to those quick witted Guelph women.-St. Lou, ia GlOho- Democrat
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
ABBE MOREAUX PREDICTS
 MANY SEVERE WINTERS

PARIS: The worlds rain cycle beginning in 1902, which the French meteorological authority, Abbe Mor- eaux, director of the Bourges Ob- servatory. predicted as the result of his study of the suns face, is now, the abbe says, ended. He forecasts a series, though not perhaps quite un- broken, of twenty-six hard winters beginning the present year.
 According to the abbe, it is impos- sible to say where in Europe the win ter cold will be excessive, but the probabilities are France will have to face many rigorous winter seasons during this period. He bases his prophecy regarding coming winter temperatures upon the supposition that the temperature curve all over the world can be calculated on the same principles as the worlds rain curves
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Natural Protection.

1t has been pointed out that to some ground animals natures color scheme for concealment furnishes almost con- plete protection. The quail crouching on the ground looks like bunch of dried leaves. Many snakes and fishes take the precise color of surrounding sand and water A mackerel from above looks like fleeting ripple. while to fish enemies beneath his white belly will not show against the higher col ors of sky and water. The wonderful ly beautiful changes of dolphins and chameleons were not evolved to please the eye. but to protect their lives.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
HE WANTED BIG GAME.
And Found 1t In the Jungles of the
 Panama Canal Zone.

And Found 1t In the Jungles of the Panama Canal Zone. In the early days of canal construc- tion at Panama there arrived from the
 United States for duty with the fire de partment Danish American who told numerous thrilling tales of his hunting trips back home" Anxious to get a chance at the big game of the Panama jungles. he secured day off for q hunting trip soon after his arrival. He took as guide Jamaican negro jani. tor. connected with the fire station who had never been outside of Colon.
 They started early ill the morning and returned before noon. The Dane seemed to be exhausted and spent the afternoon resting and cooling off.
 When asked about his trip and why he didn't bring any big game back ne replied
 Boys, l was all ill after saw that big snake. It must have been fifty feet long and as big around as your body. just saw the end of his body slipping through the high grass on trail, and he was at least ten inches thick at the tail"
 During the recital his guide. the jani- tor, was sweeping the floor and grin ming. When the hunter left the jani- tor was quizzed. and this was his yer sion of the chase:
 HI out by Mindi way. where dey is buildin' a high trestle bridge, dey drag gin long po-el tru de grass wid d mu-ei De snake what de boss see was de po-el. an he was 50 fright dat he don't see de mu-el what draggin hit Los Angeles Times
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
NOT ALL CAPTAINS.
Some Members of the Small Company
 Were 'Realiy Privates.

Some Members of the Small Company Were Realiy Privates.
 An American womnn--now safe in the States-writes that while she was in Mexico five soldiers one day rode into her remote mountain camp They were very decent fellows. and made no threats. Still. in the absence of her husband. 1t seemed only wise to give them plenty of food and drink. also to yield gracefully to the request of one of the number. who said he was the captain. for the ''Ioan" of blanket.
 Pretty soon second warrior inti- mated that he. too. could use blanket to advantage fin his campaigning. add ing that he. too. was a captain. When third made the same request, also announcing his rank as that of cap. tain. their hostess paused in her dis. tribution of blankets
 Tell me-" she inquired politely, ''is this entire detachment composed of captains?'
 "Oh, no, scnora!' replied the one who had first spoken. T am the Captain Prtmero. this is the Captain Segundo and that Is the Captain Tercero. Those" indicating the two remaining-"are the private soldiers"
 And at this the admiring sonora, ac. cording to hef own account. at once gave blanket to each of the two nigh privates in the rear rank"- moved by sympathy with them for be- ing explained firstly, secondly and even thirdly, and also by admiration of them as being such rare birds!'-Youth's Companion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Golf's Hardest Shots.

Il have heard many debates as to the hardest and the easiest clubs to play" says Jerome D. Travers, the fa- nous golfer. in the American Maga- zine. II should say the hardest shot in the game. the one that has fewer masters, is the full iron shot to the green. Running a close second is the masbie pitch. There are fewer golfers by far who can play these two shots well than those who are good drivers or good putters. The easiest shot in golf Is the drive. and the simplest is the putt. But as putting is almost purely mental proposition 1t probably varies more with all players than any other shot.
 "YOu see very few good sound iron players. especially among the amateurs in America. Ill England their iron play is much better"
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
GOV, STRONG'S THANKS.
 GIVING PROCLAMATION

Citing that the people of America are enjoying peace and prosperity while the nations of Europe are be- ing consumed by the fires of war, Gov. stro4g,> in his Territorial Thanksgiving proclamation, urges that the people of Alaska refrain from labor as far as possible. and that the day .e devoted to thanks giving. The proclamation is as fol- lows:
 "The annual observance of day of thanksgiving in the United States having become a fixed custom, it be- comes privilege to remind the peo- pie of Alaska of the recurrence of this event, and to ask that its signiti- canoe may be duly and fittingly ac- knowledged; and therefore, in ac- cordanoe with the proclamation of the President of the United State, |. !. F. A. Strong, Governor of the Ter ritory of Alaska, do appoint Thurs day, the twenty-fifth day of Novem- Der, nineteen hundred and fifteen, a day of Thanksgiving.
 And it is recommended that on that day the people of Alaska do re- frain from labor, so far as possible, and unite in a general observance of the day. As a people, we should be thankful for many blessings. Our country continues to be at peace with the world; it stands out pre-emi- nently as the sanest of nations in the midst of the war conflict that engulfs the peoples of Europe and which shocks the world. Through the many perplexing situations that have arisen during the year. and the many prob lems that have developed and de- manded solution, this nation has been enabled to preserve and maintain peace without sacrificing principles; the continuation of this colossal war, involving,-% Y does, the clash of fun damental polHical ideas, makes this especially a time for the searching of hearts for taking account of our stewardship as guardians of those principles which are the foundation stones of the nation.
 "We have had bountiful crops, we have had opportunities for service, for public enlightenment, and these have been used for the uplift and
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Christmas Is Coming.

slider something in the line of photo sundries for your friends. A trim ming board for 4Oc or soc; Brownie Enlarger for $2.00 and up; Negative Albums, Print Roller, Flash Sheet Holder, Tripod or some of the many other desirable things. I might have just the thing you want. Those rela- tiyes and friends in the states appre- ciate pictures more than anything else, especially if they are of Alaska. Call at my place in the Cliff House
 If P. s. HUNT.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20

Before the gangplank is on the deck, Joe is there your baggage to check. He knows just where you want to go, And his auto bus is not so slow. When leaving Valdez it is just as well To wait until you hear Joe's bell. He never yet has missed a boat But connects with all that ever floats Joe never sleeps day or night, He does his best to treat you right. The travelling public we'll can bless The man who runs the City Express. All you do-Just Phone Eight Two, The City Express will see you thru.
 If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20

benefit of humanity; we have been favored beyond all precedent, and, while there is still much to be done for the betterment of conditions among our own people, there has been substantial progress along lines that make for the well-being, and greater economic freedom and hap piness of all the people of this re- public" J. F. A. STRONG,
 4 & Governor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Precedent Adhered To.

Will you marry mel?
 The fair lady at the mans side drew away with movement that seemed almost prudish. Her breath came and went in little explosive jerks. She tried to speak. but no sound came from her lips. She tried once more. and then. with sweet trelmulousness. she gave her answer.
 T will marry you if you get papa's consent" she said. II never marry without that."-New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
THE FIRST TROUSERS.
They Led to Edicts Against Their Use
 In Some German States.

They Led to Edicts Against Their Use In Some German States.
 The latest instance of a European country enacting laws concerning dress occurred at. the time of the French revolution, when some rulers of Ger, man states forbade their subjects to wear trousers. these being held to indi cate revolutionary opinions. The cleo tor of Hesse eCassel. besides prohibiting the obnoxious garments, had the con. victs employed on road sweeping dress. ed ill trousers so as to inspire disgust for sans-culotte fashions.
 The term ''sans-culotte" means with out breeches.' and during the French revolution the 'sans-culottes," who de. nounced every one who wore brooches.
 finally went beyond their opponents and wore twice as much cloth around their legs-in a word, adopted the mod ern trousers and made them the badge of a party.
 Napoleon wore trousers on state oc- casions after he had been crowned emperor. His army was the first that adopted trousers. and they kept prog, ress. step by step. with the march of the French legions. The Duke of Wellington would insist on wearing pantaloons-or trousers. as they are now called-when he attended certain social functions, although he was al most alone in 50 doing. This was about the year 1914, but by 1880 trous- CTS were worn by almost everybody Westminster Gazette.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Mans Will is All His Own.

wish things to be as they actually are It lies in learning to distinguish what is our own from what does not belong to us. But there is only one thing which is fully our own--that is our will or purpose. God, acting as a good king and true father. has given us a will which cannot be restrained. com. pelled or thwarted. He has put it wholly in our power. Nothing can ever force US to act against our will. If we are conquered it is because we tuS
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Nicalv Settled.

Lady-What will you charge me for the use of horse and buggy for a few hours? Liveryman-It will cost you $2 for the first hour and $1 for each addi- tional hour. Lady-Wen, I'll use it for two additional hours I've got some shopping to do and will not require it for the first hour.-New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Topaz.

The word topaz comes from the Greek verb signifying to guess. The jewel was brought from the east and was re. ported to have come from an island. and men then guessed at the location of the isle which produced such beauti- ful gems.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Not Him Alone.

And you refuse me a loanr'
 "Oh. no. don't refuse you alone refnme all panhandlersr' = Houston Post. '3 f4 N'i
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20

Ton ind people ready enough to da the Samaritan- without the oil anil tw0pence.- Sydney Smith.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
Wha. Did As Msan1

Have you noticed. my friend. how many fools there are On carthr'
 "Yes. and there's always one moro than you think, "- sourire. t $a
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
ndid.

Edith-You must speak to papa first. Surely you don't expect him to make the advances. do you? Jack We'll. if be doesn't don't see how we are go. ing to get married.-Boston Transcript
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
'. His Reward.

"Willie," called his mother from the head of the stairs. did you wipe your feet before you came in?'
 "Yessum." replied the young hopeful. Did you close the door carefully be. hind y0u?"
 "Yessum."
 Did you hang up your hat?" "Yessum."
 Very well. Then you may practice your music lesson. ."-Pittsburgh Press
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20
A Much Needed Improvement.

A Much Needed Improvement.
 "Do you believe that we should have . more elastic currency?" asked the man who always talks national finance
 "N0t much!" snorted the man with the shiny clothes. Its elastic enough now. What they ought to do is make 1t more adhesive. e."-Exchange
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-11-20

Other Peoples 6urdsns.
 If we could read the secret histor of our enemies we should find in each mans life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. -LOngfellOw
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08
POWERFUL TALK
Evangelist psgus Delivers strong Ser
mon 20 Large Congregation At
Second u. p. Church

At the Second United Presbytsrtan
church. corner OF Fourteenth and Chap
,"1 streets; last evening. Evangelist J.
=. Dasue, delivered an Interesting and
powerful sermon. He spoke before a
large congregation. and all were much
Impressed by his talk. lie took his text
from Revelations 3::O-"RehoId 1 stand
at the door end knock: ~ any man hear
my voice and open the door 1 Will come
Me" ''' MN All u"' WIZ"
Ia part. Rev. Dague spoke a. follows.
Christ - at the door OF human hearts
to-day. knocking and wanting to come
In. But many are remaining closed 10
Him. and He has mad to turn and 40
away. There has bceu the saving from
some accident as by "a miracle and the
love and care OF God has been about US
as shield. and In "a the Savior IL al
the door. Knocking ard wanting to come
IN. There las been the saving from
some fell disease The goodness OF God
has been great 20 u. end In "a the saw
ior has been knocking and wanting to
com" in. or little one has b en- taken
from the parent arms. aud Jesus H.
knocking, wanting To come In. We have
the word which tells u OF Christ and
Ills great sacrifice for sin and % says
tie Is on IN. go from life To life With
the ofrer OF salvation. The devil has
one arm about our neck aud the other
hand - pointing 10 our business holding
us 10 u with all his powers-and at the
same time Jesus - without at the door
Knocking and wanting to come in.
There comes the open door which
means the blessed iifc which comes
when the Master enters in and saves tho
soul IL means the action from our
selves. that when We hear the knocking
we respond 10 Il. throw wide the door
and let the savior In. The latch string
H. on our siGe OF the door We open
and give the invitation to come In.
These things keep the door closed in-
stead 81 opened: I. Ignorance as to Who
- without and the blessings lie will
bring. ?. Cnbelief We say We don't
believe ~. IL cant De true. 3 sinful
indulgence. This keeps away from
Christ. and Christ from us Tor Christ
can't dwell within the life very well
when there IL known sin.
Ihers l. the knocking. the open door
and then = continual 10Y and fellowship
Christ Sups with Us and we with Him.
There are vacant chairs in our homes
and at our tables. and vacant places in
our lives End these occupy sacred places
In our lives end memories. and there is
one place winch ought to b. filled by us
and ~ - the place Christ wants To "a.
In our lives. VIII We open and let Him
come in and dwell with us
The most intensely dramatic story
ever written on the assassination Of
Lincoln starts in The Intelligence
Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08

securing their continued attendance
at church and interest in religious
life"
Fifth. THAT the secretary OF the
VI. G. a. be asked 10 arrange for A
mass meeting OF men for May .. ana
that the committee cooperate with
the general secretary I'm an endeavor
TO secure a speaker OF prominence for
the service. which shall be evangelis-
tic"
Committees Appointed.
The following committees were an.
pointed:
General Plan Of Campaign-Rev \
p Hart. chairman: Rev. p. y. Brintn.
stool. DR.. Jacob Birmingham. Rev. A.
=. Carman. Rev. O. C. Dean. DR.. i. 81.
Potter.
Publicity =. =. Brininstoot.
chairman: MesErs s. ID. Clegg. a. a..
Tibbens. Jos. c. Boreland and F'rencn
ID. Walton.
Securing Church Co-operation-Dr
Jacob BrittlnRham. chairman: REV
Aug c. Rasche. Rev. W. = IJysInger
Rev Claude y Terry. Rev J 81 Hess
Or. g. n. Robinson. Rev a. B Miller
Rev. W. II Fields. Rev ". o Davis
and John Q. Lynch.
" was decided 10 request each pas
tor In the ministerial union 10 have A
special Offering taken In his churcn
next Sunday or as soon'thereafter as
practicable TO aid In defraying the ex.
penses Of this Go 10 Church" move
ment The Offering from each church
should not be less than $500 and a.
much more ~ possible. In the opinion
OF the Union
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08
FIGHT FOR OFFICE
AppointiVe otfiees Will Have LARGE
Number Of Candidates Seeking
Them This Year.

From present indications. when
council organizes after the election in
May. there will be one OF the hottest
nights for city officers that has been
exhibited for some time. City Solicit
or !. Harold Brennan is back in the
race for the same position. while he
Is opposed. II Is said. by W r. Robin
son. well known local attorney.
The new council will have the
health department head. weights and
measures inspector. street commits
sioner and clerk of the First branch
OF council 70 appoint All Of the pres
tnt officials In these positions are can
didates TO succeed themselevs The
complexion Of the new council will
greatly determine the name and num-
Der Of candidates
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08
BAR ASSOCIATION.
WILL MEET TODAY
TO COMPLETE PLANS FoR THE
FUNERAL OF JUDGE c. c.
NEWMAN
Resolutions % Respect. Drawn Up by
Special Committee, VIII
BE Adopted.

A meeting Of the Ohio County bar
Association viii be held this morn
Ing In the Circuit Court room for the
purpose OF completing plans for the
funeral or Judge Charles c. Newman.
The bar will also pass upon resolu-
ions drawn up by the resolutions com.
mittee. consisting OF Attorneys ". p.
Hubbard. James W. Ewing and John
c. Berry.
The committee has met and pre-
pared the resolutions. but IL was de-
eided not TO publish the same until
the bar has passed upon them to-day.
Honorary pallbearers have been
named for the funeral. and the bar as
a whole will participate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08
Iron CROSS"
Iron Rings" Have Been Received In
This City end Germans Take Ad.
vantage Of Offers

The German Iron Cross" may never
be conspicuous on the streets Of
Wheeling. but citizens Of this city will
not be devoid Of ornaments represent
Ing patriotism for the "Fatheriand. d"
for the German American National
MON Of The state Of West virginia
has now received the Iron Rings"
decorated with miniature Iron
Cross
These rings will be- sold for cash or
exchanged for roid and jcwelry ~ ".
Mouticgels dyeinc establishment. No
~ Eleventh street and a. Bruemer a
ilildebrands furniture store. corner
Of Twenty-second and Market streets
" heolnr. ". Va
Every supporter 81 the German
cause is invited 90 purchase these
rings 81 above named places
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08

allied Ruler Retiring Exalted Ruler
C. N. Vester will deliver the n o'clock
toast
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-08
go TO CHURCH" MOVEMENT
Is OUTLINED BY MINISTER'S

campaign was reported by a special
committee and was adopted
The plan includes the following:
First. Concerted plan of campaign
on the part Of all cooperating
churches 4"
Second. That each church be re-
quested 10 so organize their forces
az TO reach with an invitation 10 at
tend church on that day each church
member and the church constituency. D."
Third. That a card system be de-
vised by each cooperating church 20
secure the name and address Of
strangers"
Fourth. That each church organize
from its members teams 10 visit an
such strangers and church visitors
during the weeks succeeding Co TO
Church Sunday for the purpose or