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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
MAYfPRovE
 $. BOON TO ALAsKANS

A handful of alfalfa seed may prove to be of immense value for the agricultural future of Alaska. Out of it may grow farms more fer tile than were ever considered pos sible n the Far North says the Post Intelligencer. Which sounds like miracle, or at least, very great ex- ggeration, but it is the truth.
 c. c. Georgeson, commissioner of agriculture for Alaska, who has ar rived in the city, is greatly pleased at the survival of this year of a cer- tain hardy, yellow-f1owered variety of alfalfa introduced from Siberia. at rampant station, in latitude 65 degrees, 30 minutes, it natures seed freely, and it is only matter of time when enough seed will be produced to seed large portions of the inter- for suited to alfalfa culture
 That in itself may not appear re- markable, but in the value of alfalfa as an enricher of the soil that Com missioner Georgeson sees great pos liabilities which may materialize from the experiment. Alfalfa is a great ni- Itrogen gatherer and nitrogen is the most essential element in animal and plant growth.
 "I could hold in the palm of my hand all that there was of this seed to begin with" said Commissioner Georgeson. By the end of the sum- mer we had a quart of it and next year we shall have a considerably larger quantity"
 The experimental stations are now much concerned in interesting set tiers in the varieties of grain which are particularly adapted to thrive in Alaska and big quantities of such seeds were sent out to settlers this year.
 Commissioner Georgeson is en- deavoring to develop varieties of spring wheat which will mature in a shorter period of time than those now grown in the states or in Canada, and here again Siberia is proving of big assistance. A completely satisfac- tory variety has not yet been produc- led but the work will be continued un til hybridization of varieties cou- taining the desired varieties yiel IS the result sought for.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
TIDE TABLES.
Wednesday, Dec. G.

Wednesday, Dec. G. First High Tide 9:35 a. m., 9.7. Second High Tide 1O:57 D. m., 70. First Low Tide 3:21 a. m., 2.7. Second Low Tide 4:42 p. m, -0.5.
 Thursday, Dec. 7- First High Tide 10:16 a. m., 9.9. Second High Tide 11:42 p. m., 7.2. First Low Tide 4:O9 a. m., 2.9. Second Low Tide 5:23 D. m., -0.9.
 Friday, Dec. B. First High Tide 1O:55 a. m., 100. First Low Tide 4:51 a. m., 80. Second Low Tide 6:01 p. m., Ii.
 Saturday, Dec. g.. First High Tide 0:26 a. m., 7.3. Second High Tide 11:31 a. m., 100. First Low Tide 5:29 a. m., 80. Second High Tide 6:37 p. m. Ill.
 Sunday, Dec. 10- First High Tide 1900 a. m., 7.3. Second High Tide 12:06 p. m., 9.9. First Low Tide 6:06 a. m.. 3.1. Second Low Tide 7:11 p. m., 10.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

The story deals with young shop girl who is determined to be "real lady" for once in her life, and who saves up $100 and goes to seaside resort, where she poses as a Fifth avenue heiress.
 :. In the same department store there works one Tom Clancy, who is of a romantic turn of mind, and who goes to the same hotel under false colors. The girl is kidnapped by bogus count who forces her to sign a check for $10,000. Tom rescues her and the young people fall in love, but are ashamed to declare their passion, each thinking the other is the genu- inc article.
 They separate, going back to the store, and fate throws them in each others way, and so the course of true love runs to happy conclusion.
 At the Empress, tonight and to- morrow night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
A ANNOUNCEMENT.

+ This is to announce to the + people of Valdez and vicinity * that I have sold my bakery and + delicatessen business to s.
 x Blum & Company. + My successors, s. Blum z Co.,, < have erected an additional build + ing ill the rear of their store, + which has been fitted up for a + modern, sanitary bakery.
 < The new bakery will continue + to carry all kinds of bread, ~ies < cakes, cookies, etc., also a full + delicatessen line.
 :: All kinds of pies and cAkes + made to order.
 + I wish to thank all of my GUS < toners and friends for past pat < ronage and wish to bespeak
 < good word for my successors. + I will look after the beking <. in the new bakery and will be < pleased to have my friends call :. to see me.
 + Respectfully, + RUDOLPH SCHMIDT.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
For Christmas Gifts.

We have just received Ivory from Nome, Indian curios from Aleutian Islands, Kodaks from New York, China from Japan, Moccasins from Yakutat, and Leather Goods from the Steers of Texas. We have Marten, Mink and Fox Skins, and Feathers from the Wings of Gabriel. Drop in and see our curios. Valdez Drug Go.
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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
"YouNG, ,RoMANoE' s..,se
 s., .,., AT THE EMPRESS

Edith Taliaferro in "Young Ro- mance," a drama of romantic youth, will appear at the Empress theatre tonight and tomorrow night, also Pathe News. 4
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
= tis.
 Boys and Girls

Don't forget the Fish Pond will bs open at Moose Hall next Saturday night. Good fishing at ten cents per bite. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

will have all manner of dainty and
 useful Christmas gifts at their an- nual Bazaar, which will take place at Moose Mall Saturday night. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Banquet Steer hanges, plain and polished tops, at Mead's. M
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

A full line of pyralin ivory at Owl Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

For fine Candies see our stock Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Try YOur Imck

Try Your Luck. at the Fish Pond at Moose Hall Sat urday night at ten cents per fish. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Come and see our new line of mug get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

A new line of heaters priced right, It Mead's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Meals. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Your picture will please the folks at home better than anything you can send them. Jenner the photographer . If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Just Received-tht latest Popular Songs and Music Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

The N. & S. leaves the Valdez dock on regular sailing days. See adv.
 Carbureters, magnesos, batteries. spark plugs and coils at Mead's. tf Pure Fresh Drugs ar the valdez Drug Store. If The best dinner at the Arcade Cafe. If Best Sourdough hstcakes and best coffee at the Arcade. If
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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

For good home-cooked meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart street. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Foxy Hot Drinks, Candy Kitchen. t

For first-class meals and good serv- ice at reasonable prices try the Mer- chants Cafe. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Special order, Cham Chowder 15c,
 at the Arcade. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
A Big Shipment.

A Big Shipment.
 Just received, a fresh line of Haas Candies. the kind you like, at Levy & Ross ,. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Why not a VICTROLA? We have them from $15 up. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Fair Warning

All persons owning insurable prop aPty are warned to have it insured. Va, cannot afford to take the risk of fire. The Alaska Investment. Co., will write your policies. ~
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Two Hundred of the latest Colum- ba Monograph Records just receiV- ed on the Alameda. Owl Drug Co. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
The Ladies' Guild

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The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
SUBMARINE QUESTION
 UP FOR DISCUSSION
Associated Press.

LONG, BRANCH, \. J., Oct. lO-President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing conferred until late hour to- night the German submarine stuaton But little was de cided at conference, which continue tomorrow
 Alter the conference of tonight over however, 1t was indicated by department officials who attended that the facts the submarine question: presented disclose no ground drastic action the part o the United States, international law iu regard submarine Wartare lad down by this government the Germans some tune ago not having been violated l any respect as tar as IS known
 It pointed the conference that reports received here ago from Germany indicated that strong sentiment Germany the resumption of submarine warfare broader scale This report the o con siderable alarm when first received, believed that the German government intended order the ndisCm sinking o allied ships regardless of whether not they carried human freight but the department since the submarine raid off the New England coast, that they able what the Germans intended prosecute submarine warfare
 It Is probable, however, according made by department officials after the conference tonight, that the United States will protest Berlin regard to the close proximity German submarines American shores. The for this protest that England complied with similar protest regarding cruiser patrols off the Atlantic of the United States
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16

issued the year before
 During the conversation on the Ques- tion of the authority of the school board. City Attorney Cecil Clegg was asked for an opinion. He said that he believes that the council does not have the right to demand an account ing from the school board He said, however, that he has not looked up the law on the matter recently, and that it was only his opinion He thinks that the school board is sub- ject only to the voters. He suggest ed that it would be best for the board to give report to the council, as it would simplify the work of the lat ter.
 Finally the matter was adjusted when Mrs. Zimmerman said that she would submit debit and credit ac- count of the money spent the previous month when she asks for more money. Both the council and school board were satisfied. and so the matter was dropped.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
BERNARD IS HELD FOR SHOOTING
 OF PETERSON

Yesterday afternoon in commission CTS court, the case of the United States vs Jim Bernard, in which the defendant is charged with shooting Pete Peterson with intent to Kill, Was taken up in preliminary hearing The court bound him over to appeal at the next session of the grand jIry and fixed the bail at Sl0,000. The de. fendant was not able to produce the bai and was remanded to the custody of the United States marshal, and he will be confined in the jail to wait for the meeting of the grand jury.
 The chief witnesses called for cN, animation in the case were May Vii Hams, Katie Pinchetti. Chief Deputy Marshal J. Fl. Miller and Chief Of Po. lice Frank C. Wiseman. As th" wounded man could not appear in court, a deposition was made by him in the hospital.
 The punishment for the crime with which Bernard is charged, if he is proven guilty, is from one to twenty years in the penitentiary
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
BRIGHTER STRATHDENE
 NOT WARNED OF ATTACK
Associated Press. )

NEW YORK, Oct 9.-( Delayed in transit. )-Captain Wilson, commander of the British reighter Strathdene which topedoed yesterday off Nantucket reports that thirteen shots all fired the Stratdee by the attack ing submarine And all of them fired without warrng according his He asserts however, that the Strahdene hit until the members of her had jumped into the life boats and pulled away from her.
 kINGSTON'S CREW NOT FOUND.
 WASHINGTON D. C., Oct. % Delayed in transit J. Admiral Knight supreme command of the torpedo boat de- stroyer foa the United States the Atlantic coast ports that there sign the missing of the torpedoed British steamship Kingston. He asserts however, that the destroyer otla in New England waters is continuing the search Admiral Knight is of the opinion that the crew of the Kingston have persed but that they were picked up by bound boat which has yet reported
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
COUNCIL AND
 BOARD AGREE

All differences between the school board and the city council were set tied at the meeting of the city coun- cil last night when Mrs. Mary H. Zim- merman, clerk of the school board, stated that she would present a monthly balance sheet to the council and the council decided to accept the same
 The question of the dependence of the school board on the council was talked over al some length. Mrs. Zim- merman pointed out in her remarks to the council that the school board of Fairbanks gives a more complete report of the money spent than does any of the other schools of the terri tory. She also said that the law makes the school board independent of any accounting to the council. She stat ed that she was willing to make a re port, but that she cannot make re port on the last money received, as 1t was mixed up with the money pre- viously granted to the board.
 Councilman Mack asked that she submit cash balance, so that the council may know how the finances stand. He said that all the council wants is a report similar to the report
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
ROMAN AND JAMES WILL
 CRUSH TONS OF ORE.

Bennett James and Jack Roman now have their arastra established at Moose Pass and will crush from fifty to a hundred tons of ore. The work of crushing will take the re- mainder of the season. and will be the great test of the property. They have constructed two-mile trail on the northern side of Gilpatrick noun tain for hauling the ore and all is ready. MT. James has also receiv- ed word that a dredge is about to be installed on Moore creek. Idita rod, where the strike was made last year. The dredge is to be in opera tion in the summer of 1918, but in the meantime the value of the ground Is shown by the fact that the dredge people pay considerable advanced royalty until the machine is working.-Seward Gateway.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
TANANA SAILS
 fOR NEW TOWN

Yesterday morning shortly after 9 o'clock the steamer Panama, of the A.-Y. N. Co.,, left Fairbanks for Ne mana, and it is now thought by the officials of the company that she will bring the barge Pelly to Fairbanks, with the bridge material upon it. Practically all of the freight will be cleaned up by the boat on this trip The Reliance is still at Nenana and is being used there for moving the barges around. It is not known when she will be back in Fairbanks.
 The passengers on the Panama, all of whom were bound for Nenana, were as follows:
 c. N. CHRISTIANSEN.
 E. GAGNON.
 GEO. H. REED.
 F. GUSATT.
 II. NICOLOFF.
 E. c. JOHNSON.
 A. D. THOMPSON.
 T. ZOLOFF.
 N. BLOOMBERG.
 F. PETERSON.
 A. GHEZZI.
 M. JOHNSON.
 MRS. C. B. HANOVER.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
Strikers In Riot;
 Police Are Shot

BAYONNE. N. J.. Oct. 10.-As the result of riot among the striking employees of the Tidewa- ter oil company here tonight. four policemen are in the hospital suffering from wounds. while eight of the strikers are perhaps fatally wounded, but it is stated that the wounds of the policemen. while serious, are not dangerous.
 The trouble took place when a squad of policemen attempted to break up a meeting of the strik. CTS. The mob fired upon the po- lice first. and the policemen re turned the fire. with the above stated results.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
Villa Is Reported
 To Be Advancing

CHIHUAHUA, Oct l0.-PanCho Villa the bandit leader. with a large force of men. is reported to be moving northward in dispatch es received here. His intentions are not known. but it is believed that he now has enough conf dence in the force he has collect ed about him to again start trou- ble
 Villa is reported to have estab- lished the headquarters of his main force al Tejo Lecachic. This place is thirty-five miles south uI Madeira, where there k garri- son of CarranZa soldiers. and eighty miles south of the base or the American troops under Gen. John J. Pershing.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
LANSING AND
 GERARD TALK

LONG BRANCH, N. J, Oct 10 Secretary of State Lansing and Am bassador to Germany Gerard confer red over the long distance telephon between Long Branch and New York tonight. Ambassador Gerard arrived in New York today from Berlin. Both the secretary and Mir. Gerard emphat- ically deny that Gerard's visit to Am erica is for purposes of mediation in the war in Europe at the instigation of Germany.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
ALL CLEARING
 CONTRACTS LET

That all the clearing has been con tracted for between Nenana and Hap py station on the government railroad, by the Alaskan Engineering comlnis- sion, is the report coming from the of the commission. Contracts for making bridge and tie timbers will be opened next Saturday, October H.. The commission hopes to be in readi- ness to go directly to work on the con as soon as the weather will permit in the spring.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
DIVER IS WORKING
 OFF GEORGIA COAST
{ Associated Press

SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct lO.-The presence of a subma-
 e ot undetermined nationality off this has led the belief that the operations the German war submarine U3 or of her sister ships have been the New England coast The presence of the unerseas craft was reported today to the American officials here and the British consul In local official circles the idea that the submarine may be the U53 is tabooed is thought that the diver sighted may be an American craft
 NO AMERICAN DIVER THERE
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct 1O-Word received here tonight from Savannah the effect that submarine of unknown nationality is off the Georgia coast And inquiry at the navy department ecs the information that no Ameri can submarine IS n Georgia this time is there thought Tn navy circles that the submarine possibly ot the German flola which is believed to be operating on the Atlantic coast of the United States at the present time
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16

old ordinance, Section 196, ordinance 177, was passed last winter, and it prohibited the storage of gasoline in amounts over ten gallons within the fire limits.
 The matter was brought up again this fall when J. H. Groves stored I large quantity of gasoline back of his residence on Cushman and Ninth. He was requested to remove the same and consented, but the council decided to arrange the ordinance so that the same thing would not occur again.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
GORE BY INNINGS,
THE LINEUP.
PROSECUTOR INDICTED.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Oct. 10.-State Attorney Mcdaniel. of this city. has heen indicted for first degree murder bv the grand jury on the charge or murdering his wife. His indictment was procured by special prosecutor who has been investigating the charge for the past ten days.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
CITY COUNCIL
 OCCUPIES TIME
 WITH BUSINESS

Last nights session of the city council was largely taken up with rou tine matters. The council was called to order with Mayor Myers in the chair and councilman Henry Ray ab- sent. The reports of various commit tees were then called tor, and Coun, cilman George Smith, of the street committee, reported that the rain of the past two weeks had checked the graveling of the streets The rising of the slough also delayed the work, as the gravel was secured from the river bed
 A letter was then read from the school board thanking the council for the work done on the school house. The vote of thanks was spread on the minutes of the meeting.
 Various petitions were then read for new sidewalks, which were referred to the street committee with power to act. Bills were then read and accept ed and warrants ordered drawn for the same.
 Mrs. Mary H. Zimmerman petition ed the council to allow warrant for $3 ,0OO of which the major portion was for the teachers salaries. The coun- cil ordered that such a warrant be drawn.
 The council then considered bid for the hay and grain for the fire hall for the coming winter. and the contract was awarded to E. R. Peo- ples, Inc, for $1,21O, as they were found to be the lowest bidders.
 HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Councilman Mcintosh then reported for the health committee and said that there were still some cases of chicken pOX. TWO were Qudl dltIutu and were to remain so for ten days more. He recommended that the city physician be retained The matter was left to the discretion of the health committee.
 ASK FOR BRIDGE PLANS. The matter of the approach to the road commissions bridge across the river came up for discussion. The council decided that they were not able to do anything until they knew how much had to be done. Therefore it was decided to try to get the specifi- cations of the bridge approach from R. J. Sommers, local superintendent of the road commission. The council next considered the lay ing of sidewalks in the southern part l of town and then adjourned.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
PIONEER MINING
 COMPANY AT NOME
 HAS BIG CLEAN UP.

NOME, Aug. 20.-The Pioneer Min ing company yesterday cleaned the big hydraulic elevators of the Fox Brown claim on Katie creek, and later announced the total as $2OO,OOO.
 Five elevators are working full blast, and work will be begun at once on the Portland benches.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
Need Permit to
 Store Gasoline

At the regular meeting of the city council last night an amendment was passed which amends the present or dinance in regard to the storage of gasoline It reads that the storage of gasoline in quantities in Fairbanks. Outside the fire limits, is dependent on a permit that must be secured from the fire chief, the fire commit tee or the mayor and city council. The
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
NEW JAP PREMIER
 STATES POSITION
0Copyright 1910 bv Associated Press.)

IOoUNfSW IYIO D! .N'9OV1dreU Ie',5
 TOKYO. Oct 1O.-FcarN that a new party s coming into power may be taken war were discussed today by Count Tcauc the premier Of apan Tn glving the Associated the first statement issued regarding the foreign policy o Japan insofar as his administration con ccrIcl Among other things stated by him was that Japan moi fakr ry auryS>iyc steps toward the United States or auN other country. His tatenent III part was as 1ooWS
 \s Io!. atans vital interests and dignity are not ringed upon she will take aggressive steps toward any rotry \u, idea that shall wave the sword and call upon Japanese against other countries IS based upon false Comprehension my and complete mlsconcepton ot the Iapancr empire You tell the American people that nV earnest and constant endeavor will be promote the friendly lines which have bound Japan and America for more than l haLi Ccntury
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16
UNITED STATES REPLIES
 TO THE ALLIES NOTE
Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct lO-At the depart tonight stated that the American reply the En memorandum against the admitting of submarines neutral ports ready for transmission Its made public tonight In effect the United States holds that submarines entitled the rights other wasps under international law, and the Entente powers that they will be held responsible they attack neutral submarines by mistake
The Alaska citizen., 1916-10-16

The smallest muscle in the human body is the levatorla abiisuperiorsali- uuenasi You use it to sheer with. But honest, did you ever know before that you had a Acknowledgements isaliQuenasi?