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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
sNAILS AS FOOD.
They Are as Nourishins as ca'fs Foot
 j. Jelly and Easy to Raise.

They;Are as Nourishins as calfs Foot
 j. Jelly and Easy to Raise
 "All snails are edible and nutritious, says Canon Hcrsley in book on Brit ish land and fresh water moi'usks He goes on to say that even the com mon or garden snail. though insipid, is as nourishing as calf's foot jelly,
 There is large white shelled snail called Helix pomatia that is common ly eaten by connoisseurs in the south of England, while all over France. It. ally and Spain several species are used ;,s food. In France there are many snail farms which yield good proht to their owners. In the French and Italian quarters of New York snails may be brought either alive or cooked, and at most of the French restaurants they are served. "escargots farcis" be- ing the most usual form of the dish.
 Snails are easy to raise in large quan- titles. They need lime for making their shells. but they do not have to be fed, as they can find their own food. which Is exclusively the leaves of many plants. They are most delicious when properly prepared and cooked and, as Canon Horsley says. as nour ishing as calf's foot jelly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
THE "uMBRELLA CASE"
A Clever Lawyer and the Raising of "A
 False lssue."

A Clever Lawyer and the Raising of "A
 False lssue."
 A story well known to lawyers of the last generation is about the ''um- brella case" A man was charged with stealing a handsome umbrella, and a number of witnesses went into the box to testify to the offense. The coun- sel for the defendant noted that each witness carried an umbrella ,the time of year was midsummer, which ex- plains the necessity for these impedi- ments)
 As a matter of fact, the prisoner had no defense to make. The barrister. thrown on his wits. exclaimed: Gen tlemen of the jury, did you not notice that each of the witnesses carried an umbrella into the box2 Why is this. gentlemen? It Is done in order to in feet your minds with the idea of an umbrella. to prejudice the prisoner in your eyes, to raise a false issue and I appeal to you to signify your detes- tation of this concerted action by bringing in verdict of not guilty"
 The judge. who imagined that little attention would be paid to such plea. took little time and less pains to sum up the case. The jury nevertheless brought in verdict in accordance with the resourceful barristers wishes and acquitted the guilty man.--London Telegraph.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Savjno the SuRx.

Rex Beach tells how in the early days of the gold excitement in Alaska there came a young German from llli- nois who. after prospecting for awhile, settled in Sitka
 His name was Henry F. Almondin' ger, and. wishing to Americanize him self as much as possible, he applied to the proper authority for permission to change his name to Henry F. Almond, A few days later man named John Smith applied to the same authority. and. after reciting a long catalogue Of tue ills to which he was subject owing to his unfortunately common name, he said in conclusion:
 And whereas 1 have noticed that you have curtailed the name of Henry F. Almondinger to H. F. Almond and have not disposed of the finger which seems to be lying around loose, l re spectfully request that the same may be added to my name e"-Chicago Trib- une
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
THE IRON MAIDEN.
Her Dread Embrace Meant Cruel and
 Certain Death.

Her Dread Embrace Meant Cruel and
 Certain Death.
 In an ancient tower at Nuremberg q strange figure is shown to visitors. It is called the Eiserne Jungfrau (lron Maidem because it looks like woman dressed in rusty iron. At about the waist are two handles by means of which the front of the figure is opened on hinges, like two doors, from the chin down. leaving the face unsep- arated.
 The heavy and massive doors bristle inside with spikes as sharp as dag gers. about twenty of which point in- ward toward the chest and two of which. longer than the others. are fixed inside the face behind the eyes.
 The Eiserne Jungfrau was an instru- ment of execution reserved for shame less women. When one of these was condemned to death she was placed in- side the figure, and the doors were closed. This forced the spikes into her vital organs and through her .eyes into her brain. Death was quick or slow, according to the speed with which the doors were closed
 The base of the figure is trapdoor. When the doors were opened and the victim freed from the spikes the trap. door was sprung and her body dropped through deep hole into torrent that still flows under the castle. A tip of few pfennigs will have the hole lighted with electric lamps. and the visitor can look down and see the dark water, thus completing the tragedy in his 1m- agination.-New York World.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
EAGLES CONFETTI
 DANCE TONIGHT
Big Hall Has Been Beautifully Dec Orated and Good Time Is Prom
 ised Eagle Guests Tonight.

The members of the Eagles aerie have spent the day in decorating Ea- gle hall for their grand confetti dance which will be held toni,'ht. The big hall has been beautifully deco rated with lcng strings of colored confetti from the ceiling and %;th tue colored lights will have a pretty 't feet.
 The Eagles entertainment commit tee promises that there will be sev. eral new out of the ordinary stunts pulled off and say that those who fail to be at Eagle Hall tonight will have something to regret for the rest of the rest of their lives.
 The floor has aIse received careful attention and is in f1rst-clas.' eoEdi- tion for the dancers. The grand march will begin promptly at "."G and the music will be furnished by the Pinkus orchestra.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
HOME OF TEE MUSKRAT.
1t Proves the Rodent to Be a Master
 Canal Builder.

Canal Builder.
 Maybe you've seen him playing in a stream or pond. diving. swimming and circling about like children at game of tag. You would hardly think that you were watching one of the great est canal builders of tile world. If by any chance you discover his home bur- rowed in the bank of stream OF pond, you'll see how he has earned the title. His name is muskrat, also called mush- quash, and he's at home throughout the United States. except in the south.
 When muskrat builds his home he makes door along the banks under the surface of the water. Then he burrows upward, sometimes many yards. ending the tunnel in room above the water line, where he can sleep without fear of hunter or trap per.
 Trappers are his worst enemies, for value. It is q reddish brown and is used as substitute for beaver. The animal is about fifteen inches long, and his tail, which he uses as rudder in swimming, is about ten inches long.
 He eats grasses. roots and acorns. and if he's near garden or truck patch he will make q raid on the farm CTS turnips and parsnips. He's also a cannibal. If one member of the muskrat colony is injured his mates will set upon him and eat him.-Buf. falo News
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
woman's Browning Glory.

You never saw woman with rep utation for good looks who didn't know how to fix her hair. remarks Arthur Aull. Make women clip their hair like the men and cut out their soft, f1lmy costumes. their fluffy ruffles and the careful manner Of accen<uating the hips and bust and you would hear very little more about female beauty. Even with every other aid but that of the hairdressers few women. can pass muster as beauties. No amount of dressing and very few faces and fg- ures would be enough to offset the eff feet of g peeled onion do up on the hair.-Kansas City Journal
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
co,IapsibIe Stage scsns;ry.

Pneumatic scenery and stage settings are now used in an endeav0r to make them more renlistic and at the same time conserve the possihleness and convenience of the present type of flat and built up paper and wood forms. This Is made of rubberixed fabric and so arranged that it may be innnted quickly and moved about with ease The idea has been worked out in re producing trees upon the stage. with the result that they appear very real from a short distance. A very large oak tree may be collapsed and packed in small spaca for shipment
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
NOTED BRITISH AVIATOR
 IS REPORTED INJURED

HAZENBROUCHE, France. Feb. 14.-It is reported here that Graham White, the noted British aviator, has been gravely injured or wounded, but no details as to his condition o: where the accident took place have been given to the public by the war of- flee 1t is feared that he was brought down by German anti-aircaft gun while maxim flight over the Ger man positions. and that if he is still alive that he is a prisoner in: Bel gium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
MANY CHILDREN ATTEND
 THE DIMOND MATINEE

The matinee given at the Empress Theatre by Mir. and Mrs. A J. D.. mond on Saturday afternoon was at tended by, one hundred and thirty two children and many of their par ents. Manager Pinkus had afrang ,d Ia good program of comedy which de. lighted the little ones and tnc chill dren were unit in wishing he b. de and groom long and happy life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
MAY PROIONG LIFE
 OF THE PARLI sMENT

LONDON, Feb. 14.-It is expected that an attempt will be made by Pre- mier Asquith and the members of his cabinet to prolong the life of the present parliament which expires on October 1, 1916. A.measure has hcen introduced into the British House of Commons to provide for poll of the English troops at the front but it has been sidetracked as impractical,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

MT. and Ms. Edwin w. Hunt, whose marriage had been kept secret from their friends for a whole week, were kept bupy Saturday evening and Sunday receiving the congratulations of their nEan.' friends. The couple are very popular and gallons of ice creau. syad stacks of cake were pro yided so treat their friends and we'll Wishegs..
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Anthrax Father of Al, Germs.

The anthrax germ is the father Of all germs since it was the first dis covered by the weak microscopes of half century ago. That was because tb@ germ was so big. The microscopes could not show the smaller germs. It was the anthrax germ. therefore. that led to the development of the microbe theory which has caused such an ad vance in medicine.-Boston Globe
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
There ls . Difference.

What 4s the difference between a riddle and two cats sitting on a bun?' asked a lad of his father.
 "What an absurd questiOnv said the parent. Well. ! give it up."
 "The one is Q conundrum. the other a bununderemr'
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

'- Owing to the delayed arrival of Judge Fred M. Brown from the States
 when the district court convenes at the court court at 10 o'clock tomor- row morning it will be adjourned by
 Clerk of the Court Arthur Lang un- til the arrival of Judge Brown who is coming on the Alameda.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

D. c. Burreli, who is connected with the stan of the Ellamar Mining company in an executive capacity, is visiting in Valdez for few days
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
pemonstrations Compared.

"YOu mustn't neglect your studies for athletics"
 That's what father says," replied the young man. But father never gets up and cheers when he hears me quoting Latin the way he does when he sees me playing football. ."--Wasb- ingtOn Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

 Interior Weather.

Valdez, Feb. IA, 314. Fairbanks, --37; clear calm. Salcha, -38, clear, calm. Richardson -46; clear, I'm. Mccarthy, 40; foggy, calm. McCallum, -15; clear, calm. Paxson, -!2; clear, light wind. Hogan, --16; cloudy, calm. Gulkana, -28; cloudy, calm. Copper Center, Ill: clea: calm. Tonsina, D; cloudy, calm Teikhell, 0, cloudy, calm. Beaver Dam, 6 above, stOrnling. Summit, snowing, trail dr!f' ed. Wortman's IA, cloudy, calm, trail closed north, heavy south.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

The Liberty theatre drew big crowds at both shows last night and the program was declared by those who attended to have been one of the best ever offered for the entertain ment of Valdez theatre-goers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. tr.

Everybody come to the new fad dance, the Confetti Dance," given by the Eagles, February IA, 1916. Watch the locals
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
She'd Notice lt.

Look here." said the husband. "You mustn't complain that way. Rer1em- Der. at least. that have to foot all the bills"
 "Yes. you foot them." retorted the wife. "You kick at every single one of tliem."-Stray Stories.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
indoor Occupation.

You must take m interest in out door sports" snid the physician.
 "l dO." replied the ipdoIent citizen. They provide my main reading every day" Washington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Pasteurized Whipping Cream and pure Buttermilk at Love-Whitley's.

The members of the Fort Liscum Social club have announced that plans are under way to give another of their pleasant social dances at the Post next Saturday evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

The hearts of men are their books; events are their tutors; great actions gre their eloquence.-Macaulay
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Nugget jewelry made to order at the Valdez Drug Co.,, by G. O.. Reinke tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
LOCAL BREyITiEs.

Portraits made by appointment at your own home by F. w. Sheelor Phone 185. k16
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Appropriate.

Little Johnny-Dad, there's a girl at our school whom we call Postscript Dad Postscript? What do you call her Postscript for? Little Johnny-Cos her name is Adeline. MoOre.-Exchnnge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

A number of miners will leave to- morrow morning for Mineral creek, where they will begin development wArk on ,he Millionaire group of claims.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Talking Big.

Marriage. sir. is . failure"
 "Are you in a position to know. sir?~ "I am. sir. and in 2 position te say 90 I've Just been divorced.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Fer good nome-cooked meals try Ars. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

A straight line ia shortest in morals IS well as in geometry. -Rahel.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Good progress is being made by, the painters and paperhangers in the work of decorating the pre- 1fses to be occupied(l..' Mrs. Lilies cafe. nDxt the Owl Drn.. store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14
Carpet Facts.

May Carpets are curious things. mamma. Mamma-Why so? May Although they are bought by the yard. they are worn out by the feet-Chi- cago Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Kodak Supplies at tne Valde' Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

FOUND: On Sherman street. part of a rosary. Owner can have same by applying to Prospectory office
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-02-14

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
NEW CABINET
 FUR FRANG'F IS ANROUnL
The Members of Which Shall Substitute The
 New War Council.

PARIS Dee 1&-A new cabinet is announced this morning. the members ot which shall constitute the new war council For some weeks past, there has been dissatisfaction among the members, Many were q the opinion that some were inclined to be loo easy fn the prosecution Of tEe war. but raJh- CT than have disseatioD annoy the eu- tire country by much publicity. the whole cabinet resigned ln 8 body and the following were appointed. Prem fer and Minister Of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Briand, Minister of Finance. Mr. Ribot, Minister of war, General Hubert L Yauty. Minister of Marine Rear Admiral Lacasse, Minister Of Fabrica- tion Rationale. including munitions and transportation. Albert Thomas and Minister Of public Instruction. Mir. Paul Painleye-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
WOMEN DON TROUSERS
 AND HOLDUP RELATIVES

PORTLAND, Dec 13.-Inspired to heroics by mystics who told them they were heiresses to a $50, 1000. 900 Dutch estate under a 200-year-old will alleged 10 be in the possession Of distant rela- tives, Misses Pearl Horner. 30, Ambia Horner, r, and their sister, Mrs. Ethel Moss. %, all of Portland. embarked on a series of adventures that caused their arrest here on a charge of rioting They are accused Of disgusting them selves as men and of holding up their relatives. MT. and Mrs Ross Alum braugh. with a revolver at Yamhill, Ore, on the night of Nov 20, and rum maging their home One harmless shot was fired, when a roomer resisted them
 The three sisters with Harry Hos ford, Portland, were arrested here Hosford, it is charged drove the girls to Yamhill.
 Alumbraugh says no will exists and il is but a creation of the girls imagi- nations Two Of the grls, he said, re- gently disguised themselves as gypsy fortune tellers, read his palm and told him to give up important papers he nsld to a Portland lawyer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
LAW TO FIX FISH
 PRICE IS PROPOSED

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 13-In Q bill that Harris Weiastock state dir ecror will introduce ar the next legis- lature. . minimum price for fish-the first food-price legislation in the hist ory Of Calitorlia-is provided.
 Under the bill authority 10 tix fish prices 10 the fishermen. tbe wholesaler and the, retailer is vested in the mar ket commissioner. Destruction Of fish to influence prices-a practice long complained of-is made a felony. pun ishable by 2 minimum fine Of s1.000 or Imprisonment not to exceed one year, or both. The maximum amount Of fish that may be dumped without special permission is set at 50 pounds
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
CANADIAN RECRUITS
 FILLING UP RANKS.

OTTAWA, Can, Dec. 13.--Accord- ing to figures compiled by the war de partment here the average of Canadian casualties for the last six months is about on par with the enlistment of recruits for the overseas service.
 For six months from June to Nov ember casualties numbered 45,565, while the casualties since the active participation of Canadian troopers in the war were 65,6S0 Of this total 10,- 353 were killed in action, 3,825 died of wounds, 536 died of sickness, 1,O72 were presumed dead, 47,187 were wounded and 2,7O7 were reported mis- sing The Dominion has enlisted since the beginning of the war 377,205 men for overseas service.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
THE METLAKATLAS TO
 HOLD MASS MEETING

The city coucil of the town of Met lakatla has sent out a call for a mass meeting to be held Thursday evening December 14, at their town hall. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate candidates for election to the council for the ensuing term. The present term expiring with the present year. It is thought by those who claim to have knowledge of the doings there, that most Of the old members will be returned and given chance to carry on the good work they have already begun.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
JAPAN LADS N DIVORCE

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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT.

The council had a special meeting Monday night for the purpose of at tending to bills and other pressing bus mess. Among the bills presented was one from Juneau for $75. the Ketchi- kan share of the expense in the pros ecution of the appeal instituted against the decision Of the district court grant ing an equal division of the forest mon ey to all the Divisions of Alaska. The bill was ordered paid The meeting adjourned to meet again this evening; the regular meeting night.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
PROPOSES PEa0E. YET HURLS
 DEFIANCE Al ENEMIES ID EVER
 PIERCE GG2ma.Y'S IRON WALLS

s- enemies sacSs am ls 51e destruc- s 5s -Es co-u.-s. SLs iS fighting to ae- integrity. p9o-ees her iron sat secu-= the liberty Of the
 nation a risar which she 5~ necessary to develop freely
 =--zAl and economic energies 8 reaes-u. competition on t1cas w5,s other nations All 5- .1s-- e1eu.ss are unable .e -= 1e-eic armies ot the Teu-
 => which are ready Co protsct -e--5=-s strengthened by t1e ce-- aE.s enemy shall ever be able ---5 5-- coc-z-ys 5-5- walls"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
 IN MEXICO WILL
 BE FORGED OUT.
GOVERNOR OF cHlHUHUA so DECLARES IN HIS
 PROCLAMATION.

FL PASO. Dec 13.-General Arnulfo Gonzales. Governor Of Chihuahua has declared in his proclamation 10 the people yesterday that as soon as the .reoccupasioa CT the city by the Carran- "a troops had quilted down. and the pee pie had realized that Villa could not re-taks it, he would be ready to join he couatry's first chief and bring a. bout che retirement of the American punitive expedition, which he says is causing intense feeling among the Mex ica1s
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
PRINCE RUPERT GOES SOUTH.

The Prince Rupert arrived from t..e north at eight p. m. last evening, load ed eighty-five boxes of frozen haliLut from the Washington Fish and Oyster Company, and left for the south at Il p. m. taking the following passeng- gers from Ketchikan.
 FOR SEATTLE: Rev. Bishop Rowe, C. s. Pierce, Charles Flory, Mrs. w. Faessel, MT. w. Faessel, Helen Faes- sel, G Wall, B. N. Nelson T. L. Lee.
 FOR BELLINGHAM Mrs r. Le- Chance
 FOR VANCOUVER: II. Gordensen, C. s. Evans, A. Hansen, A. G. Stanley, Y. Kennedy, s. Greenway.
 FOR PRINCE RUPERT: H. Huess, A. Paynotta, R. Nelson, M. Neilsen,S. Olsen and two second class.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
HAWK INLET CANNERY
 SUSTAlNS HEAVY LOSS
OIL TANK GOES DOWN FULL OF OIL LAST MONDAY
 EVENING.

JUNEAU. Dec lS.-The Harris Can usry st Hawk Inlet Is the loser of its oil tank that had been filled only re gently preparatory to the coming of the next season. The accident occur. red lsst Monday night during a storm The loss is estimated by the watchman who has just arrived al five thousand dollars. There were over five thous and gallons Of oil in the tanks The w2,ehman informed the officials Of the company by cable this morning
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
London Papers Say Ger. many Can Have Peace
 At The Entente's Own
 Terms, Not Otherwise

LONDON. Dec 15.-The entire press of Great Britain and public men in gen eral. this morning refuse to take Ger many's latest move seriously, The DaifsE Mail says that the Allies shall not 6aFcaught in this white whickered' device: while the Chronicle observes that Germany can have peace if she so wishes. and can nave it anytime. on "our own terms"
 The Times says that the Kaiser is playing for the sympathy of the neu- trals, but adds that the "neutrals sym pathy cannot be turned from a right eous cause and favor murderous nat ions.' And adds with the statement
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
Says 12 Men Control
 Prices in Country

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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-13
BIRDS PROTECTED eY TREATY

WASHINGTON. Dec, IS,-For the protection Ot insectiyious birds on both sides Of the Canadian boundary. raj iliCaIiOns ot the treaty between Great Britain and the United States. which was signed August t6. were exchanged at the state department by Ambassa- dor Spring-Rice and Secretary Lansing