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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
FARMER BITES OFF CHEW
 FINDS LARGE DIAMOND

EVANSVILLE, Cal. Jerome Hays. , farmer living near here. purchased ! plug of South Carolina chewing to- bacco a few days ago. cut off a gen erous chew with his knife, but when he put 1t in his mouth bit upon some thing hard. Hayes immediately dis sected the quid and found diamond, Some girl down in Sqeth Carolina is minus her engagemspt ring. The stone was valued at ytp0 by local jeweler. Sa
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Officials Optimistic

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Officials of the State Department are of the opinion that the torpedoing of tho Marina by a German submarine will not lead to any controversy with Ger many. While no legal opinion has yet been rendered On the question, it is believed probable the Marina lost her merchantmen status when she was taken over by tie British government as a horse transport, and was being operated as such by the government instead of the private owners when sunk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
May Carry German Mails.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. D. Count Won Bernstorff, the German ambassador here. has made proposi- tion to the Postoffice Department that the Deutschland be permitted to carry the mails for Germany. The ambassa- dor points out that the vessel has been recognized by the United States as a merchantmen, and as such is en- titled to carry the mail. It is believ- ed the department will accept the proposition, and that on her return trip the boat will have a considerable quantity of postal matter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Germans Eyacuate Vaux.

BERLIN, via Sayvlle Wireless. Nov. The Germans have evacu- ated th" Notifications at Naux The French artillery has repeatedly bom- bardcd this position frC!n it's guns east Of the Mouse, and of late the ire has been increasing in intensity. The shells have been particularly de- structivc to the works which were evacuated last night by the Germans after dynamitng the important parts of the dcfcnses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Congress Damage Heavy.

SEATTLE. Nov. Tt is estimated that the damage to the burned Pa cific Coast liner Congress, which caught fire off Coos bay last month is two-thirds. The boat was insured for s1,OOO,O0O. The twisted iron and steel and other debris is being romov- ed from the Congress and survey Is being made to ascertain the dam- age to her. She may be rebuilt into a freighter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
EVEN MONEY ON
 DOUBTFUL STATES 10 TO ON NEW YORK STATE Brokers Announce they Have Huge Sums to Place on Results of Elec- tion-Even Money Offered on Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
70 TO ON NEW YORK STATE

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.-As election day draws near there is decided in crease in the amount of money ap- bearing from both sides. A number of the big brokers have announced they have in their possession sums ranging into the hundreds of thou sands of dollars to place on the re- suits. The generally accepted odds today are 10 to 9 in favor of Hughes carrying New York state. On the doubtful states of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois even money is offered and some heavy bets have been placed
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Blanco is Sent to Prison

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 1.-Gen Lucio Blanco has been sentenced to five years Imprisonment for disobedience of military orders and usurpation of authority. N
 General Blapso at one time was al- legged to have the support of certain interests in TsxAs as candidate for the provisional presidency of Mexico He joined vili& &arly in 1915 and was captured by General Obregon in Sep tember.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Rush Inyesti0atiOn,

LONG BRANCH, Nov. 2.-Presi- dent Wilson has wired Secretary of State Lansing to rush the investiga- tion into the sinking of the transpoIt { Marina, on which several Americans lost their lives. Lansing has replied to the effect that all the necessary data is being gathered and that an informal inquiry has been sent to the German government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
BRITISH TANKS NOT
 AMERICAN INVENTION

NEW YORK, Nov. "A denial that the British armored motor tanks used in the Somme offensive are of American manufacture was made to- day by George A. Gaston, president of an exporting firm at 140 Broadway.
 MT. Gaston. whose firm has sup piled the Allies powers with almost all their American motor trucks, has just returned from a European trip during which he visited the western front and saw the tanks in operation. He says they are of English invention and manufacture.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
DEUTSCHLAND HAS STORMY
 VOYAGE ACROSS ATLANTIC

At midnight Tuesday the Deutschland reached the coast and proceeded di- rect to New London at full speed. The officers declare New London Is an ideal harbor, being easy to enter and leave.
 Customs officers here have demand ed the dismantling of the wireless ap- paratus on the Deutschland while she is in port to prevent her sending out messages in violation of the neu- trality of the country. Captain Koenig has refused to comply with the de- mand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
COAL IS ONLY $50
 A TON IN ITALY

ROME, Nov. 2.-The resumption of Austro- Germ an submarine attacks is causing grave concern in Italy, where the prices of coal wheat, lum- Der, and other imports have trebled within a year, owing to the prohibit tive freight rates.
 Coal now costs $50 a ton. The railroads have a stock of 100000 tons, however, and are not likely to be interrupted during the winter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Fire at Port Hammond

VANCOUVER. B. C., Nov. Fire swept through the business section of Port Hammond, twenty-five miles south of Vancouver, on the main line of the Canadian Pacific railway. to- day. causing loss of $75.000. A hotel. the Hammond stores. the Bank of Hamilton, the British Columbia Tele- phone Company warehouses and other buildings were destroyed. The fire Is believed to have been lighted by tramps in a stable at the rear of the Hammond stores.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
AND HIS
 WIFE CHLOROFORMED

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-One of tho most sensational robberies on record was discovered today when it was found that Frank Griswold. a mil lionaire, and his wife and daughter had been chlOroformed at their Long Island home and robbed of jewelry valued at one hundred thousand dol lars. No clue has been obtained yet and the chloroformed people are out of danger.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
SAY THE LAW IS
 UNCONSTITUTIONAL AFFECTS ONLY PORTION OF MEN J. q. IOvett, of the Union Pacific,
 Tells Reporters Eight-iiour Bill Is Not Legal As 1t Does Not Affect All Railroad Employees.
AFFECTS ONLY PORTION OF MEN

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-J. G. LOvett, of the Union Pacific system. who is here on a trip of inspection, stated to- day in an interview with newspaper representative that he considered the Adamson eight-hOur bill passed by the last Congress to be unconstitu- tional, inasmuch as the provisions ot the law applied only to portion Of railroad laborers and not to all tn" men employed by the roads.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
NORTHWEST LEADS WORLD
 NOW IN SHIPBUILDING

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.--Seattle and Columbia River ship building now leads the entire world, according to statement just issued by the depart ment of cOmmfrc The Delaware Is the only place which exceeds Seattle in ship building alone. The total ton mage being built in Seattle and on the Columbia is 430.000. On the De!a ware they are building 419,000 tons
 In Seattle a! ,"e are being built 336,00O tons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02

LONDON, Nov. 2.-An official dis patch from the Rumanian capital states that the Rumanians have gain ed decisive victory over the Teutons in the vicinity of Szurduk. The dis patch states that the Teutons were driven back with terrible losses, and in their hurried retreat abandoned a large number of field guns and ammu- milton. The Rumanians also captured several hundred prisoners.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
MRS. FAIRBANKS BE
 BURIED AT SPRINGFIELD

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2.-The fu neral of the late Mrs. Mary Fair banks. mother of Charles FairbanE >, the Republican candidate Tor |l'e- President. who died here sudden V will be held today at her home at Springfield. Ohio.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02

tain of the Deutschland has stated that the cargo of dyestuffs and chem icals brought over by the Deutschland would be speedily unloaded and the return voyage begun at an early date. There is now awaiting her here q large cargo of rubber and nickel which has been in storage for some time awaiting her arrival.
 The Deutschland, 1t Is believed, also brought considerable mail for the Ger man Ambassador Count Won Bern storff.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
PLAYER IS
 KILLED BY MEIDE

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.. Nov. D. John Hawkes., 80, called on Emerson Cornell, an invalid friend and started to play pinochle with him. Hawkes. was dealt a hand with which he could "meld" heavily.
 The lucky hand apparently was too much for him. Without a word he toppled over on the table dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
VILLA RAIDERS ARE
 HELD FOR MURDER

DEFINING, N. NJ. Nov. 2.-Ninete"n Mexicans who are being held by the army authorities at Colonia Dublan for alleged connection with the Villa raid on Columbus. x. NJ, March 3, have been indicted hy the grand inry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Heavy Artillery Fire.

ROME, Nov. 2.-An official bulle- tin issued today states that the Aus trians are maintaining a constant and steadily increasing artillery fire on the Italian positions In the Saugana valley. which is believed to presage an infantry attack.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
CaDture Positions,

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-Advices from the Balkan front state that the Teu tons have captured the Rumanian po- sitions west of Predeal and south of Kronstadt, also that the Teutons un- der Falkenhayn are progressing south of Rotherstrum Pass in Rumania.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
British Gain in Macedonia.

PARIS. Nov. 2.--Advices received here state that the B irish have pen etratcd the Bulgarian lines between the Struma and Dront rivers and have 300 prisoners
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Germans Advance I,emberp.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-Advices from the Galician front state that the Ger mans have made progress against the Russians at Berestek, in the vicinity of Lemberg, in Galicia, pushing the invaders back for a considerable dis tance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
TRIAL FOR WIFE MURDER
 POSTPONED FOR CAMPAIGN

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, Nov. 2.-The trial of Oscar McDaniels on the charge of wife murder has been post poned as McDanlels is now campaign ing for reelection.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Fighting Resumed.

PARIS. Nov. 2.--lntensive fighting front. The French are averting pres sure between Sally and Les Bouefs. northeast Of Combles. The German offensive directed against Sally was defeated after violent battle iil which the Germans lost heavily.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Send Achievements.

PETROGRAD. Nov. 2.-Advices received here state that Won Mack ensen has been compelled to send sev- eral regiments to reinforce the army of General talkenhayn in the hope of stopping he Rumanian advance
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
ENORMOUS INCREASE IN
 GOLD STOCK IN THE U. s.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-An official statement was given today of the enormous increase in the amount of gold stock in the United States. It is said that it has increased 40 per cent since the beginning of the war On October 1, there was over two and three-quarter billion dollars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
HUGHES SAYS
 BE ELECTED
Says Enthusiastic Reception Through out the State Insures VictOry-t,ut- lines His Policies As President Strong for Protection.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Nov. 2.-Ah enthusiastic crowd greeted candidate Hughes here last night. Hughes told his audience his enthusiastic recep- tion throughout the state insured his election. He outlined his policies as president and promised straight. businesslike administration. He cham pioned Americanism and protection.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
TeutOns Efforts Unsuccessful.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-The attempt of the Teutons under Falkenhayn to cap ture the Rumanian positions near the Transylvanian border, was unsuccess- full, the Teutons being driven back by a sharp counter attack of the Ruma- nians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Depart Next Week.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. D. Captain Koenig, of the Deutschland, arrived here today and officially in- formed the German ambassador of the arrival of the ship, and also pre- sented Won Ber1storff with packet of mail from Germany. The captain announced that he would leave New London on the return voyage next week.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
SUI4ZER WILL CARRY
 TOWN OF ANCHORAGE
Special to the Prospector.)

ANCHORAGE, Nov. 2-Indications here at this time are that Sulzer will carry Anchorage. although the race will be a close one between Sulzer and Lena Morrow Lewis with Wick ersham third. For Territorial Sena. tor the fight will be between Frame and Roman, with Dooley completely out of the running.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
RAILWAY SUPPLIES
 COST FOUR MILLION

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-A statement has been issued which shows that the supplies bought for the government railroad in Alaska up to the present have cost four million dollars since March. This is an average cost or half A million dollars a month.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Many Have Narrow Escape.

RICHMOND, Ind, Oct. 12.--Whiie the presidents car was being backed into a crowd here on recent visit, several persons were caught under the body of the car. narrowly escap- ing injury. A secret service man pull ed one woman from under the wheels just in time. The news was kept out of the papers until today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02

have been signally defeated by tho Rumanians. The Rumanian comman- der claims that four battaliOns of the TeutOus were totally annihilated, and that a number of the enemy were taken prisoners
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Serbs ReDulSed.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-Advices from Macedonia state that the Serbs have been severely checked on the Macedo- nian front, and retired, their losses being heavy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
CnimIOrtant Engagements.

PARIS, Nov. 2.-During the past twenty-four hours no engagements of importance on the Somme front. Al Verdun no infantry engagements have taken place. but a moderate artillery fire has been maintained at Douamont and Vaux
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
BALKAN FRONT CONTINUES
 MOST ACTIVE THEATRE WAR

| to advance have been defeated by the Germans, the attackers losing heavily at Les Bouefs and Maisonette. The French assault upon the German posi- tions at Ablaincourt. north of Chaul- nes, was repulsed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
TeutOns Defeated.

BUCHAREST, Nov 2.-The Teu- tons under Falkenhayn advancing in Rumania in the vicinity of Kimpo- lung, south of Rotherstrum Pass
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Russians Repulsed.

BERLIN. Nov. 2.-The Russians have attacked the positions of the Germans under Prince Leopold in the vicinity of Lemberg but have been re pulsed with heavy losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
ALAMEDA SAILS FROM
 SEATTLE FOR VALDEZ

SEATTLE, Nov. 2.-The steamship Alameda sailed from here this morn ing for Valdez and other southern Alaska ports. She carried one steer age passenger for Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Serbians Progressing.

PARIS, Nov. 2.-Advices from
 Macedonia state that the Serbians are progressing west of Lake Presaba, compelling the Bulgarians to retire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02
Allies Are ReDulsed.

BERLIN, Nov. 2.-Attempts of the Allied armies on the Somme front
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02

Plan Speedy Return. NEW LONDON, Nov. 2.-The cap
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-02

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

81 tire trassY involved 20 arhf@rsffufF
Thn Tnttea states proposed that the
damages be nxea ~ Two sNperfsi QUE
appointed ~ e@ch government, and ~
an umpire 70 the general princtp8l
81 such settlement Germany sub
srr4he@, but aaFNwrs a. 70 some Of the
aeeatla. none Of which viii proven
a final agreement
ss~k omiy Ahasamss Csafrahana.
Germany promises that pending ar
bitratiou as ~ the meaning ~ the
treaty involved che will stink only such
vessels as are loaded with absolute
eonsraband Che has claimed that the
rixht 60 sink American vessels carry
tne contrneand after safeguarding the
lives OF passengers and crews ThE
rrfted states has declared that under
the Prusstan American treaty, drawn
more than iae years ago. Germany
could net sink American vessels even
~ they carried absolute contraband.
II IN THE question OF treaty construc
ton witch viii ne submitted to arbi-
tration. Accompanying the German
note was compromise" submitted b.
Germany as the basis for the arhitra-
tion proceeding
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

sentative Fllaessl R~nnba4r@vr meEn
ber. thaf TIE RHardsuSsH might be CIV
on dual obligation, being subject
arst 90 the orders Of the state snd
Then 20 the Federal government, Sec
rotary Garrison replisa that he was
opposed 20 a Federal militia unless
u Was plain shat the obligation TO
the riun was superior 20 the obi
cation 90 the State
Us IL not the opinion Of military
men that she continental army scheme
VII he = failure. aud us failure lead
60 compulsory military trainings" ask
ell Representative Mckeuzis, Of MI
nois
ives. - may speak ror what !. in
the minds &c others" rspbed AIR. Gar
risop,
: Feasible IIAR,
Mr. Garrison expressed thu opinion
that Il would be feasible tu recruit
q continental army OF 400 600 men.
He told the committee The prieipal
need of the regular establishment lie
additional Officers. He preferred TO
attain the full strength Of the exist
ing units instead of attempting 10
create additional units. A member Of
the committee suggested the advisable
ny Of training fraternal orEsniza-
lions for military service. Secretary
Garrison doubted II this plan WOULD
he of value unless the men were
obliged TO serve with the colors
An attempt was made to induce Sec
Rotary Garrison to discuss steps taken
by the government looking to indus
trial military organizations in time OF
stress I'll secretary contended him
self With the assertion that such A
plan is under consideration
Would Il not be well to arrange
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
GILBERT POLLOCK TO
RESIGN FROM COUNCIL.
EnIly Represent Msdi~ee--ss
Urged 60 be Candidate

Councilman Gilbert X. Pollock, Of
Madison ward who Is now a resident
of clay Ward, having removed TO his
new home al the Boulevard and Davis
Avenue, may place his resignation as
a member of Council before that body
at is meeting tomorrow night. Mr.
Pollock, as resident of Clay ward.
cannot legally represent Madison
Ward
Having learned of HIS probable ac-
ton Monday night scores OF friends
have called upon him TO remain a
member of Council by allowing HIM
seN TO be elected from clay Ward.
Mr.. Pollock. who has been elected
ten times TO the Common Council, is
one Of the best known and In many
quarters i- regarded az one of the
most forceful members OF that body.
Though many persons spoke to him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

yesterday wrwfna hisa e. enssx TIE rEeH
fer Council frem clay Warn In the
fssthesmlns primaries w April Mr.
roIloeE has not yet setesAsiuea what
his action viii be.
For some time past. " was learned
last. night, Mr.. Pollock has had re~
ursment from Council IN mine. and
unless he Yields later 10 the arginEs
OF his friends. he will net be cam
didate.
Mr.. Pollock last night said that ne
has not yet determined whsther ne
will be a candidate, though nc mas
urder consideration the numerous
cells made upon him TO enter the face.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09
WILL, ESCORT CONFEDERATE
VETERANS TO. BIRMINGHAM

The entire Richmond Grass bat.
TALON will go to Birmingham next
spring with the Confederate veterans
from Richmond who attend the an
nual Confederate reunion. Plans TOT
the trip are already being made.
Every member of the four COM
panIes Of the Grays has voted his
share of the pay for services in
policing Hopewell, following the big
fire there on December .. last, to the
fund being raised for the purpose OF
defraying the expenses Of the trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

H. time of nAmnes eemkxacta for nasni-
tions 20 be sapplied ~ war breaks out
suggested Representative Tfsfron.
we hsve had that under eoustdefa-
ton" said Mr. garriRom
Is II not true that the orders for
the allies we're greatly delayed he
cause we did not have the machinery
in this country 10 make the mum
tionsg" Secretary Garrison was asked.
H.. answered strike out the word
allies and I viii respond aTimatively
have no eniciAi information as 70
the recipients Of the munitions"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-09

4 q q -. -----.----.-----------
1n1ns az legal liability on the part Of
q 4xerynans
The German government - trying
lard 70 avoid any acknowledgment
~ legal liability for such action would
1nse q fAr-rezehirg effect upon many
E<her claims amounting to millions OF
xE63lare
Ths real diflaoalts though ls framing
8 ~ alonvpwai IN such = way that IL will
X &ma1efy the United states and still fall
y &5Acrt or fepndintfnr ali that the Ger
krar government has ~ciemu'y and
amphaticaiiy commended ia previous
Mtfiplcmatic communications Count
sen RerrstorfT insists that the mere
net OF the assurances given by Ger
sskNny and the payment Of Indemnity,
I extI3s IN themselves. constitute dis
Z hsowai. but the United Statcs wants
Il Something more substantial
Getting Close TAI settlement
The German Ambassador and Secre-
& NsTy lansing are coming closer 10
Il eastiemenf Nth each conference. and
little doubt existS here nov that an
Increment soon viii be reached.
Offisisis here are Interested IN the
fact that Germany iu the memorandum
delivered 20 the state Department yes
seysiay again asserted her rights 20
torpedo vessels without warning ip
the war zone as sr sct ~ reprtsa't
The question has arisen whether the
United states viii accept any settle
fsnsnt OF the lsusliania case which does
nof cesesaiN = aenHnriatioH or that
isssef tien ~ :tsh'-
Several officials regard this question
sas more or less academic. " this gov
ernment car Eet from Germany strict
iadhercsce to the pledge which she has
given NOS 50 stink liners ln the war
zone without warning and safeguard
s5srs The lives nf those on board. SO
LONG as Germany lives Up TO tkat
pledge on the hish seas, the United
states In the opinion OF some officials.
will not feel called upon TO deal with
4 sc;srmany's vieas as 70 hog rights
The question which Germany an
swered TO-DAY tn the Frye case was
rAised by tho United states IN com
.mnnlcation senf 10 Berlin on October
H. last iitis government contended
that under the Declaration Of London
] the requirement. that all persons on
a vessel about ~ bt torpsdoed must
he placed On safety vas not satisfied
shy merely giving them an opportunity
/ 70 escape in lifehoats.'
Germany meets he United states on
ffhis point Nttb The following state
I rYent;
Twxs of GermRnS's View.
Tn this the German government
quite shares the views OF the American
iroyernment. that all possible care must
efbe taken for the security OF crew and
passengers OF "a vessel TO be SUNK,
4 ssonseQuantly the persons found on
Stboard of vessel may not he ordered
Esjnte her lifehoats except when the
" Eeneral conditions. that IS 10 say. the
\ " eather the condition of the sea, and
the tahborhood OF the coasts, afford
N nnsoiute cer4aiHty that The boa'~ NJ!
reach tae nearest port
.leerlps IN this point hes ad}N 80
tbe brighter hopes In washington t"l
= 1 settlement az the entire suhmatln"
situation.
n The rest Of fi3t German bote ou the
y frye case consists 81 e"mments "n ""
4 tails on the plans for the settlement
III tisat controversy. The United States
Nna Germany agreed sometime az" 20
N paf,ai. the difficulty asFe tho meaning