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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
MILLIONS
 F0R ALASKA ROADS
ESTIMATES SUBMITTED TODAY
Six Hundred Thousand Asked for to Build Wagon Roads and Ten and One-Half Millions for Construction of Railroads.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. G. Estimates submitted for the Alaska appropriations for 1917 in Congress consist of $80O,0O0 for the construc- tion of roads and trails in the Terri tory by the Alaska Road Commission. the extra $100,0O0 being for the pur- pose of starting the steel truss span bridge across the Gastineau channel between Juneau and Douglas.
 For the construction of the gov ernment railroad in Alaska, the sum of $1O,596,O72 is asked for the pur- pose of carrying out the construction planned during the year consisting of the laying of sixteen miles of track from Glacier creek to four miles north of Indian creek. Forty-five miles of railroad from Little Susitna to a half mile north of Montana creek; twenty miles of railroad from Dead Horse Hill at the mouth of In- dian River on the south bank of the Susitna, to the north end of Broad Pass, and one hundred and ten miles from Healey fork to Fairbanks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
TWO DEAD IN
 FAIRBANKS FIRE

FAIRBANKS, Dec. 6.-The infant child of Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Sherman and a young girl named Mary Porter are dead as the result of fire which occurred in the Sherman home Nov. 29. MT and Mrs. Sherman were ah- sent from the house at tine time and had left their six-year-old daughter Irene and the baby, one year old, in the care of Mary Porter, a neighbours daughter. The fire was caused when Irene poured kerosene on some coals in a cookstove. The house caught fire and the children were unable to get out. Irene and Mary were rescued by a passer-by who was not aware of the fact that the baby was in the house.
 Later Bremen Jack Hanson and Jack O'Connor rushed through the blaze and dragged out. the infant but it died that same night. The Por- ter girl passed away yesterday. Irene is expected to recover but will be dis figured for life A remarkable fact connected with the tragedy of the Shermans is that when they were on the trail in the Totatlanika year ago another baby of theirs was frozen to death in a storm.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
SUE SEATTLE fOR
 LARGE DAMAGES
SAY THAT CITY IS RESPONSIBLE
Widows of Victims of l. w. w. Raid in Everett and Wounded Deputies Bring Actions for Damages Aggre- gating $175,OOO.

SEATTLE, Dec. 6.-ActiOns have been filed in the court here against the city for sums aggregating $175,- 900 as result of the I. w. w. raid on Everett recently. Mrs. Grace Cur tis, the widow of Lieutenant Curtis, who was killed in the battle with the invaders, has brought suit to recover the sum Of $75,O00, while Mrs. Lydia Beard, widow of Deputy Sheriff Beard, also a victim of the fight, has sued for $50,O0O. Two deputy sher- ifs, who were wounded in the fight, also ask damages in the sum of $25,000 each.
 In the complaint 1t is alleged that the officials of the city of Seattle knew that the I. w. WIS were bound on an illegal errand when they left the city, and assert that police off, cials of Seattle sent warning to Ev- erett of the nature of the expedition.
 The plaintiffs allege that the off, cials were delinquent in their duty in not preventing the expedition leav- ing Seattle, and that the city is re- sponsible for the deaths of the vic tims of the raid.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
DEATH DUE ID
 FALL OF ROCK
Oswald TramOntin Fatally Injured by Heavy Rock at Beatson Mine Sue cumbs to his Inuries-Body BrOt Here

The remains of the late Oswald Tramontin, who died as a result of injuries received while working in the Beatson mine at Latouche, were brought up from Latouche on the steamer Northwestern last evening by Mrs. Tramontin. who went to La- touche on receipt of the news of her husbands injury. MT. Tramontin was working in the mine when a large rock, weighing several hundred pounds fell, striking him and inflict- ing injuries from which he died a few hours later. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been com pleted.
 MT. Tramontin was born at Udine, Italy, and was 4S years of age. He was employed at Ellamar for a long time. and only recently went to La touche. He is survived by a wife and five children, who have made their home here for several months past.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
HAUNTED BY GIRLS FACE;
 OFFICIAL ADMITS MURDER

WILKESBARRE. Pa. Dec G. Thomas s. Williams, county official, haunted by the face of his girl victim, confessed that he strangled to death Ida May Brown and threw her body into Carpenter Creek.
 Following the confession Williams re-enacted the tragedy on the bank of the stream. Williams showed how he had seen the girl standing on the bank and how he had crept up be- hind her and attacked her. He showed how he stifed her cries with one hand and choked her with the other. When she fell at his feet, he picked up the body and tossed it into the creek, not knowing whether she was alive or dead. The prisoner de- clares that the girls face haunts him day and night. -
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
NORTHWESTERN SAILS;
 TWENTY-ONE PASSENGERS

The steamer Northwestern arriv- ed in port about o'clock last even ing and after a short stay sailed for the States. Twenty-one passengers were booked from here, as follows: Gus Dgarf, Louis Rosenthal, Mrs. T. J. Devinney, James Fish, Fred Fish, verna Fish, Mrs. Zugg and daughter, A. G. Stall, Mrs. Stall and four chill dren, Mrs. Bahrt and two children, w. J. Mcdonald. A. J. Dimond, Mike Bayan, George F. White, all for Se- attle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
GILL SAYS ISSUE FOR
 1920 IS PROHIBITION

PORTLAND. Dec. -6.-At a meet ing at the White Temple held here Mayor Hi Gill, of Seattle, who was in troduced by w. F. Woodward. pre- dicted that national prohibition will be the great issue of the next presi- dential campaign. He declared the state of Washington is dry forever and that the trend is unmistakably toward national prohibition. He said:
 "I believe in submerging partisan ship in an effort to send a delegation to the next national convention who is pledged to prohibition plank"
 The mayor of Seattle urged that the people of Portland support their mayor in his efforts to enforce the prohibition law.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
WILL URGE A DIRECT VOTE
 OF PEOPLE FOR PRESIDENT

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 6.-United States Senator George E. Chamber lain announced, previous to his de- parture for Washington last week. that at the present session of con- gress he will introduce a resolution calling for an amendment to the fed eral constitution providing for the election of the president of the Uni ted States by the direct vote of the people, in lieu of the present system which provides for an electoral col lege, each state having specified number of electors in the college.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
GAINS IN
 RETURNS FROM TALKEETN.i

The following returns from Tal- keetna at the office of the Clerk of the court give Wickersham a gain of 70 votes The returns complete are as follows:
 Lewis 4, Sulzer 3, Wicke rsham 23 Cobb 8, GrigsLy II, Schofeld 9. 0ooley II, Frame 13, German 2, Ro. ran 2, Cannon a5, Day 10, Hegner 4. w. J. Henry 6, w. P. Henry 1, Hol- land 10, Hunter s, McCallum 8, Mur- ray 5, Noon 5, Price 10, Dieringer~2 Jeter 6, Wilson 13, Wood z, Dry 24, Wet 6, 8-hour day 27, against S-hour day 2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
BOMB EVIDENCE, LOST
 IN AUTOMOBILE, FOUND

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec GA tele- gram to the effect that important memorandum relative to the San Francisco preparedness parade bomb plots left in an automobile which was stolen from Assistant District Attorney James Brennan a week ago, was found today in the machine in Los Angeles, was received by Chief of Police White from Sheriff John Cline of the southern city. Cline said he had arrested William Hull and Lee Negal as suspects.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
DEUTSCHLAND BALLAST
 BE MADE INTO METALS

NEW LONDON, Conn.,, Dec. G. Iron ballast weighing 120 tons, com- ing over on the German submarine merchantmen Deutschland. is to be converted into Deutschland Iron Men," to be sold as souvenirs for the benefit of the German widows and orphans of the war.
 The souvenirs will be little small Ter than an, American silver dollar, and they will bear impressions in re- lief showing the Deutschland and Capt. Koenig's signature. It is said that some of the metal came from European battle fields.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
FIFTH DISTRICT NEW YORK
 RETURNS MEYER LONDON

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The 12th congressional district of New York returned Meyer London to congress after one of the bitterest election contests ever held in this city. One of the big factors in helping to win this important victory was the pre- cedent which Congressmen London established, of returning home every two weeks and reporting his doings and work in Washington al a pubic meeting to which his constituency was especially invited.
 New York Socialists are planning a big demonstration in honor of Lon don's reelection.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
U. s. HAS BUILT 968
 VESSELS IN 10 MONTHS

WASHINGTON,-D. C.. Dec. G. Nine hundred and sixty-eight, sail ing, steam, gas and unrigged vessels aggregating 405,S94 gross tons were built in the United States during the 10 months ended November 1, an- nounces the department of commerce. In addition there were constructed for foreigners 36 wooden vessels of 25,418 gross tons: Of the total ton nagage, 248,658 were steam craft.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Greeks Surround Allies.

LONDON, Dec. L6.-King Constan- tine has surrounded the small force of Admiral De Fournet, consisting of about 5000 French marines with a force of about 30,OO0 Greek soldiers, while ostensibly treating with him over the demands made by the Allies. It is rumored that Constantine is quietly mobilizing the Greek troops and will cooperate with the Teutons in the vicinity of Monastir.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

VIENNA, Dec. 6.-General Won Mackensen has opened the Danube, having gained complete possession of the river. It is impossible to esti- mate the value of the enormous stores of rich booty which have fallen into the hands of the Teutons. The Russian attacks in Rumania have been repulsed at all points, and the allied forces are in desperate need of a pause in the fighting to rearrange their lines, but the Teutons are pur- suing them everywhere.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
MARY PICKFORD SAVED
 FROM SINKING SHIP

MARBLEHEAD. Mass, Dec. GA near accident happened here last week when old Neptune interpolated with some thrilling deep sea stuff of his own making in the action of fllm drama in which Mary Pickford and her company are engaged here. Mary ana several of the company were in danger of being drowned be- fore they were rescued by men in motorboats when. an old fishing boat. the Eddie Miner, which was being used to stage some of the scenes of the new film, sank.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Fighting Favors Teutons.

BERLIN, Dec. 6.-The fighting south of Bucharest has resulted fay orably for the Teutons. North of Bucharest they have captured the important town of Tergovista, open ing the road to an attack on the cap ital from three sides. The first Ru- manian army, opposing Falkenhayn, has been driven south to Tilu, about 35 miles from the capital. Sligh. Russian progress is reported in the Trotus valley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
TO THE PEOPLE OF
 VALDEZ AND VICINITY

+ < l. l. < < < < + + + + + + 1. j. 1 + We wish to announce that 1 + we have taken over the bakery 1 + and delicatessen business of 1 + Mir. Rudolph Schmidt. 1 + 1t is our aim to conduct 1 + modern, sanitary and up-to-date 1 < bakery. We have, therefore, 1 < erected a bakery building in the 1 + rear of our store which will be I + used exclusively for the bakery. 1 < Our Bakery Department will l + carry a complete line of bread, 1
 * pies, cakes, and cookies, also a . * full delicatessen line such as was 1 * carried by MT. Schmidt. l
 + MT. Schmidt will have charge 1
 + of the Bakery Department, thus 1 + assuring you of the usual good 1
 * quality of his goods. 1 * All kinds of cakes and pies 1 + made to order. l + Telephone orders promptly 1 + attended to. * We hope you will call upon 1
 + us when in need of anything in 1 + the bakery line. 1 x .* 1 1. + * < + + + !. + 1. -t l. l. 1 f s. BLUM & COMPANY.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
MaripOsa Sails West.

The steamer Mariposa arrived in port about 1 o'clock this afternoon and sailed west about an hour later The only passenger for Valdez was Millionaire c. w. Mossman. The pas sengers booked here for the west ward were Frank Short for Latouche, J. E. Morrison for Seward, and three steerage passengers for Latouche.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
FALLS INTO TUB OF
 SULPHURIC ACID; IS DEAD

QUEBEC, Dec. 6.-Ernest Quel- lette, 25, and married, met horrible death this afternoon at the Ham, mondville explosive works. He fell into a tub of sulphuric acid and al- though extricated within a few min utes, was dead. His body was badly burned and part of the flesh had been eaten away by the acid.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

E. J. Rasmussen, the first officer of the Mariposa will lay off the next trip of the boat north and take unto himself bride in the person of one of Seattle's charming young ladies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
TWO FATALLY INJURED
 WHEN HOME DYNAMITED

SEATTLE, Dec. 6.-The home of Henry Lofgren on Vashon island. was dynamited during the night and Mrs. Lofgren and daughter were per haps fatally injured. The dynamit- ing was a malicious act and the au- thorities expect to make an arrest within the next "A hours.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Ladies' Aid Meeting.

The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega- tional church will meet in the lecture room of the church on Thursday aft ernoon. Mrs. Charles Crawford will be the hostess
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
GERMAN EXCHANGE IS
 LOWEST SINCE WAR BEGAN

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Exchange on Germany fell today to the lowest rate recorded since the war began. The German mark was little less than 17 1-8 cents as against the nor nal value of "A cents
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Purser Ed Morgan of the Maripo,

Purser Ed Morgan of the Mariposa, while off Cape St. Elias, received a wireless message stating that his mother had been seriously injured in an automobile accident in New York On the return of the steamer to Se- attle MT. Morgan will at once leave for the East.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Watson Passes Juneau.

According to advices received at the local cable office the steamer Ad- miral Watson passed Juneau, north bound, at 2 o'clock last night and should arrive here sometime tomor- rom evening or Friday morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Serbs Win Victory.

SALONIKI, Dec. 6.-The Serbian troops, by brilliant attack, have suc- ceeded in capturing a series of pow erfully fortified Bulgarian positions north of Grunishtea.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
JUDGE BUNNELL LEAVES
 FAIRBANKS FOR COAST

Advices received here .Xesterdav stated that Judge C. E. Bunnell, of the Fourth Division, would leave Fairbanks today for the coast, and would sit here while several cases pending in the district court were be- ing tried, Judge Brown being dis qualified from hearing them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Evans Due Friday,

Although no report has been re- ceived from the steamer Admiral Ey- ans now to the westward, 1t is ex- pected she will arrive here about Friday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
SCARCITY OF GRAIN ;~.'
 IS FACING WORLD

ROME, Dec. 6.-The International Institute of Agriculture is urging the most rigid economy in the consump- tion of food, in view of the deficient crops and extraordinary demands of the European armies, and they say all nations are confronted with grave situations.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Grief Caused Her to Suicide.

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 6.-Mrs. q. Bongiorno committed suicide last evening in her home. It is thought that Mrs. Bongiorno grieved over the death of her husband, an attorney, who was killed in an auto accident while returning from trip last Sat- urday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

The Mariposa brought very little mail, the bulk of the mail being on the Admiral Watson, which left Sc, attle twelve hours ahead of the Mariposa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Call for Warrants.

Notice Is hereby given that will pay all city warrants up to and in- cluding warrants No. 4573, also any warrants issued by the present coun- ell if presented in ten days from date.
 E. G. AMES,
 2t Town Treasurer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Basketball Game Friday.

The Fort Liscum team will play the Moose team basketball game Fri day night in Moose Hall. Both sides are practicing hard and a good game will be assured the public.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Notice to Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that a spe- cial meeting of the stockholders of the Teikhell Gold Mining Company will be held at the office of the Alaska Investment Company at Valdez. Alas ka. at 7:30 p. m. on December 12, 1916.
 6-9 H. H. JONES, Sec'y
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Deputy U. s. Marshal Percy Char les of Iditarod, accompanied by Mrs. Charles, were passengers on the Mar iposa to Seward, from which place they will make the trip overland to Iditarod.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Capt O'Brien of the Mariposa, has been suffering from a severe attack of tonsilitis during the voyage north. and was obliged to call for medical assistance at Ketchikan and Juneau.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Greece Not Blamed.

BERLIN, Dec. 6.-The Greek gov ernment is not blamed in official cir cles here for the dismissal of the Teu- tonic representatives at Athens as It is realized the pressure brought to bear upon Constantine by the En- tente Allies was overpowering.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Al Lipp was a passenger on the Mariposa for Seward, where he is go- ing with a large consignment of poultry.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

U. s. Marshal L. T. Erwin of the Fourth Division, was a passenger on the Mariposa to Cordova en route to Fairbanks
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

miles of Bucharest. After obstinate fighting the Russians have driven back the Teutons and have occupied the heights of Jablonitza.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

A good assortment of Hand Made Xmas Gifts. Orders taken. Hours 2:30 to g p. m. Mrs. Depuy.
 d9-W aft 9
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Deputy Marshal c. w. Mosman returned on the Mariposa from a trip to the States with prisoners.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Major DavisOn. of the Alaska Road Commission. returned on the North western from business trip to Sew ard
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
FIGHTING IN RUMANIA IS
 FAVORABLE TO THE TEUTONS

RUSSIAN RUNiANIAN ATTACKS EVERYWHERE REFUSED TEUTONs CAPTURE STORES NEsTMABLE vALUE-GREECE DIssiIssNG REPRESENTATIVES PowERs-CoNsTANTNE SURROUNDS FRENCH LARGE FORCE OF GREEKs-sERBIANs CAPTURE HE'S FORTIFIED BULGARAN POSITIONS IN NORTH.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Frank Short left on the Mariposa for Latouche, where he will enter the wireless station.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Sport Smith, a we'll known Nome ite, was a passenger on the Mariposa on his way to Anchorage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

District Attorney Spence left on the Mariposa for Seward on a busi- ness trip.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

Alvah Flames was a passenger (; the Mariposa for Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Painter Found Dead

HARTFORD Conn.,, Dec. 6.-Chas Noel Flagg. widely known as an art ist and portrait painter, was found dead in his home here today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06

FOUND-On beach this morning, small dinky; owner can have same by paying costs and applying to Hans Steinfeldt 1t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-06
Obstinate Fighting.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 6.--Advices received here state that the Teutons have occupied Gradichtea, within 12
The Little River news., 1916-04-26
In the Little River ChaEcery Court.

Ed Turner, flX parte Notice Is hereby given that the above named petitioner, Ed Turner. has this day fil- ed in the Chancery court of Little River County, Ark. his petition pray ing that the court quiet and confirm his title in and to these lands situated in Little River cunty, Ark, towit: Mfr of NEl section twnship 13 south, range 31 west; NV, NWi section g, township l3 south range 31 west Now therefre all persons who have or may claim to have any interest in or to said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned to appear at this court at it's May 1916 term and show cause, if any, why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said petitioner. Witness my hand ana seal as clerk cf said court this 4th day of April, 1916.-Chas. H. Park, Clerk. 37-w
The Little River news., 1916-04-26
Notice of Confirmation.

Notice is hereby given, that Claib- orn Cook has this day filed in the Chancery Court cf Little River coua- ty, Arkansas, his petition, praying the court to quiet and confirm his title io the followingg described lands, sit uated in Little River county, Arkan
 sas, towit: The SWi of the SW1 of section 22; the W. of the NWi sec tion 27; all in township 13 south, rapge 90 west. Therefore, all per sons who have or claim any interest in said land, or any part thereof, are hereby warned to appear at the Chancery Court of said county at the May term, 1916, to show cause, if any they have, why the title to said lands should not be quieted and confirmed in said petitioner Given under my hand and the seal cf said court on this the 9th day of March, 1916.-Chas. H. Park, Chancery Clerk 30-6w
The Little River news., 1916-04-26
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land Office at Camden, Ark, March 31 1916 Notice is hereby given that Lee Nelson, of Wilton, Arkansas, who on December 13, 1910, made Home
 stead Entry, Serial No. O4625, for the Frl. SEa NWi. Frl SWi NE1, Frl. NJ SE4, Frl. S1 SEi and the Frl. NEa SWa, Gall on the right bank or the river) section g township II south. range 30 w., 5th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention tC' make Final Five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, be- fore the Probate Clerk of Little River County, at Ashdown. Arkansas on the 18th day of May, 1916. Claimant names as witnesses. Joe Cleaver, James Talley, Toney Harden, Andrew Vealey, all of Wilton, Ark.-R. D. New
 ton, Regiter. 38 Sat
The Little River news., 1916-04-26
Confirmation Notice,

Notice is hereby given: Ina, the undersigned will present his petition to the Chanc2ry Court of Little River County. Arkansas, at it's May Term, 1916, praying said court to quiet ana confirm his title in and tC the foiiow- ing described lands, situated in Little River County, Arkansas, towit: The South half of the Southeast quarter of section thirteen, township F south, Range 31 west. and also to quiet ana confirm a certain tax sale made Of said land on the Second Monday in June, 1909, by the Collector of Little River County, Arkansas, under ana by virtue of the law regulating sales for delinquent taxes, said land having sold for delinquent taxes for the year 1908, and Clerks tax deed issued for sad land upon June 18th 1911 to c. w. Wright and by conveyance from CIV. Wright and wife tc this petitioner, un- der which title, possession any pay feert of taxes upon said land aforesaid this petitioner claims title. There Bore, all persons who have any inter- est in same are hereby warned to ap
 pear and make defense. Witness my
 hand Cn this the 11th day of March, J916-A R. Redden. " 32-6w