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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
PIONEER LADIES TO
 GIVE EASTER DANCE

On Easter Monday evening, April 24, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pion- eers of Alaska, will give grand ball. Eagle hall has been secured for the occasion, and excellent music will be provided. The reputation of the ladies of this organization for providing a good time at their entertainments is sufficient guarantee that all who attend the dance will be we'll pleased with the entertainment afforded them. The ladies are planning to make the affair one of the finest ever given in town. and it is expected it will be largely patronized.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
SKELETON OF MAN IS
 FOUND UNDER SLIDE,
SEATTLE, Washington, Apr 15.-

SEATTLE, Washington, Apr 15.-
 Frank Prenat, of Eighth avenue south. while digging in the bank on the side hill near Eighth avenue So and Atlantic street, his spade brought to the surface mans skull. Futher investigation revealed a number of human bones.
 Chief Deputy Coroner Frank Ko- epfli says the skeleton had been bur jed probably ten or fifteen years and it is unlikely that indentity oi the victim will ever be known. There were no bullet wounds in the skull to indicate foul play, and Koepfli be. lieves the man was caught in slide and buried.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
SEPPELA WINS
 BIG DOG RACE
DEFEATS DALZENE AND AVER
Trail Was Bad and Time Was Slow Much Money Changes Hands on the Result of the Race Though Book making Was Prohibited.

NOME, April 15.-Seppela was the winner of the great Nome-Candle Sweepstakes race, arriving here early this morning. The time of the win ner was eighty hours and twenty seven minutes. Fay Delzene came ill second and Fred Aver third.
 The trail was the worst for many years, and the time is slow when compared with previous records. There was considerable money waged on the contest. although in compli- ance with orders from the prosecut- ing attorneys office no bookmaking was attempted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
Confer on Mexico.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Presi- dent Wilson and Secretary of War Baker held a conference last night which lasted long into the morning. It was admitted that the Mexican sit uation was the subject of the confer ence but the result was not made pub lie. It is generally believed here that the President will stand firm in his determination not to withdraw the troops from Mexico until Villa is talk ell and punished.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
REPORT GOVERNMENT
 TUGS IN TROUBLE

The tugs and barges for the Alas ka Engineering Commission, which left Seattle some time ago for An chorage, were reported by the Wat son to be in trouble off Yakutat sev- eral days ago. The vessels encounter ed rough weather in the Gulf, and the steamer Wellesley reported to the Watson she had passed them near Yakutat, and their position was ser ious.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Secretary of State Lansing today an- nounced that he was willing to eet President Carranza, of Mexico, half way on any proposition the latter might care to make regarding he status of the United States troops in
 Mexico, but u..aer no circumstances will be soldiers be withdrawn at this time. The Secretary stated that if Carranza made any reasonable. terms or conditions under which the sol diers might continue the pursuit of Villa. the administration would glad ly came to terms with him, but a de- mand for the complete withdrawal of the troops would not be entertain ed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
FRENCH FURNISH EVIDENCE
 SUSSEX WAS SUBMARINED

. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.- Secretary Lansing said this morning that the government had been furn- ished with evidence by the French government, which proves conclusive ly that the channel steamer Sussex was torpedoed by a German subma- rine, and that the identity of the un- dsrsea craft that fired the torpedo has been established, beyond any question.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
Nothing Official from Parral.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 15.- Nothing official has been received here regarding the attack on the U. $. troops at the Mexican town of Par ral. While the report of the trouble there is accepted as true, nothing of an official nature has been received by the War Department either from General Pershing or from General Funston.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION
 HELD THIS AFTERNOON

The Progressive Democratic Con- vention called by Committeeman Jno. Frame, will be held this afternoon in the city hall at 2 o'clock. The con vention will nominate a delegate to Congress from Alaska and will also name the Progressive National and Territorial Committeeman for the next two years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
MEAT PRICES TAKE A JUMP
PACKERS SAY SUPPLY IS SHORT
Agents of Entente Allies Place an Order for 26,OOO,OOO Pounds of Meat with Chicago Packers-Prices for Live Stock Advances.

CHICAGO. April 15.-It is report ed here that agents representing the Entente Allies have placed orders here for 26,0O0.00D pounds of fresh meat for the use of the armies.
 It is said the contract for this huge quantity of meat has been divided among the big packing houses, and at a price that will yield a handsome profit.
 During the past few days the prices of all meats have taken a sharp ad- vance, the packers stating that this advance becomes necessary because the demand is greater than the sup ply and that the prices for stock on the hoof is steadily climbing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Roger w. Babson, the statistician. who lives on the Atlantic seaboard, suggests that the United States trade Alaska to Great Britain for heisland of Jamaica off the coast of Florida. MT. Babson should begin his practice of generosity by giving away some thing that belongs to him.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
WASHINGTON CHILDREN
 KILL 100000 SQUIRRELS

SPOKANE, Wash, April 15.-Re- ports to J. R. Shinn, farm expert of Spokane, show that more than 1OO,- 900 squirrels were killed by school children in a contest conducted by the farm expert. One county school placed poison in 10000 holes where there were squirrels.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
Seeds at Cable Office.

Captain Robert M. Nolan, officer in charge of the military cable and tel egraph lines for this division, states that the cable office has number of packages of seeds sent out by the gov ernment, which he will be pleased to give to those who will apply at the office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
NIGHT LETTER SERVICE TO NEW RAILROAD TOWN

Advices receievd at the local tele- graph and cable office state that the night letter service which has been established over the government tele- kraph and cable lines in Alaska, will b& extended to Anchorage, commenc- ing tomorrow, the 16th.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Reports from Fort Liscum are to the effect that the Fort Liscum Social Club will give one of their popular dances about the end of the month. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

The Alaska Mines Corporation shipped 500 tons of copper ore to the smelter at Tacoma on a recent boat, this making the third shipment for
 that company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Elmer Taylor, post carpenter at Liscum was a visitor in town this afternoon. MT. Taylor states that Mrs. Taylor will soon arrive here from the states.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
SAYS CARRANzA INSIST
 TROOPS BE WITHDRAWN

MEXICAN SECRETARY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS A STATEMENT EFFECT UNITED STATES SOLDIERS UNWELCOME IN MExICO-sAYs THEY NOTHING EXCITE MEXICAN PEopLE-LANs1NG SAYS WILL MEET CAR
 RANzA WAY TROOPS WITHDRAWN MINISTER BIuAMEs PAPERS FOR TROUBLE.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
Donaldson to Repair.

The Fort Liscum launch, Lieuten- ant Donaldson, will be laid up for several days next week while repairs are being made on the machinery. Her place will be taken by the hospi- tai launch Mary Anne.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
JURY TO CONVENE
 MONDAY MORNING

The trial jury, summoned for ser vice in the present term of the district court, will convene Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the court room and will be sworn in.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Kimonos, House-uresses. Aprons, Caps aud Wool Petticoats arrived on tie last boat fer the Emporium. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Mike Callahan and Martin Gleason left this afternoon with barge load of hay for Ed Wood at Shoup Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Logan Archibald, who is superin- tending the. work of development on his gold quartz claims at Shoup bay, returned to town this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

The trail between Anchorage and Seward is reported to be in bad conr ,A |dition and is getting worse daily.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15
LOCAL BREVITIES

J. D. McDougall of the Valdez Gold Company, came up from Shoup Bay this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Wolverines are reported to be un- usually numerous in the vicinity of Camp Comfort
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

High Schools Close for Vacation. The Valdez schools closed yester- day for weeks vacation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

The Valdez Athletic Club has re- gently added a fine set of parallel bars to the gymnasium equipment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. tr.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Fancy stationery at the valde, Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

J. J. Mccarthy has taken posi-
 tion on the night shift at the Pinzon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

An up to date line of cook stoves and ranges at Mead's Sheet Metal Works.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

A fne display of nugget Jewelry al Valdez Drug Go. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Kodak Supplies at the valdes Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Will Meet Carranza Half Way. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. |. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

E. D. Reiter will attend the Repub- lican convention at Seward next week,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

A new line of Jewelry at the Owl Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-15

as a delegate.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
COMPANY TAKES AGENCY
FOR MARATHON TIRES
Jones-Kessler Concern Believes This
Make Is Best Now on
Market.

Tire troubles have long been the bane
of automobiling. Substitutes for air of
various kinds have been tried, but none
OF them have ever lived up to the cx-
pectations Of the inventor. The tire COM
panies themselves have spent large
sums in experimenting with tires Of va
rious types and constructions Some
have selected tn" cord tire as the uIti-
mate wheel equipment for the machine
The Jones-Kessler Company, one of the
Oldest tire firms in Washington, not be-
ing satisfied that the cord tire was the
last word in tire construction, began
looking around for something better
They selected the Marathon Whip Cord
tire. which, unlike the cord Is built of
whip cord fabric and contains as many
plies as the ordinary fabric tire of the
same size. In addition, this tire can be
repaired with any stock repair material
If the user should be so unfortunate as to
cut II. This in itself is an important
factor, as in the so-caued cord types it
Is not every repairman who can fix them
In addition the Marathon tire Is guar
aRteed for 5000 miles. instead Of $500
miles, the guarantee on most tires.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
NEW MAXWELL PUBLICITY HEAD
Andrew e. Coburn Appointed Adver-
Using Manager of Compnny.

The appointment OF Andrew z. Coburn
10 the position of advertising manager Of
the Maxwell Motor Company has been
announced from the Detroit headquarters
OF the company. Mr. Coburn will have
entire charge OF the preparation OF dis
play copy and the selection of mediums
Prior to his Maxwell connection he was
advertising manager of The Cleveland
Twist Drill Company. He has had a thor
ough grounding in advertising, sales and
agency experience.
Mr.. Coburn prepared the Maxwell ad-
vertsinS campaign that now is appear
Ing In wide list OF newspapers and
periodicals. The copy has created wide
comment among advertising experts who
recognize In 1t a type of forceful and
dignified salesmanship new to the ponu-
lar-priced automobile field.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
RACE QUESTION IS PUT
UP TO THE PRESIDENT
Senate Subcommittee Blocks Idea of
Giving Commissioners Power to
Name Recorder of Deeds.
By JOSEPH P. AMIN.

The House District Committee sought
to furnish President Wilson an out"
in his difficulty over the appointment
of recorder of deeds for the District.
The President being torn between his
promises to apoptnt a negro to the DO
sitiOn. on the one hand. and the de-
termined opposition of Southern Sena-
in the bill recommended by the COM
missioners and passed by the House,
vesting in the Commissioners the an
pointive power.
Now it appears that the Senate Com
mittee is going to block that out"
Though reporting faVorably on the
companion piece to the recorder bill
one vesting in the District Supreme
Court the appointment OF a registrar OF
wtlls-the Judiciary subcommittee of
the Senate Committee yesterday order
ed an unfavorable report on the re-
corder of deeds bill. The subcommittee
comprises Senators Pomerene. of Ohio
chairman. and Hollis, of New Hamp-
shire; Salisbury. of Delaware; Dilling
ham. OF Vermont, and Sherman, of I'LL
nois. There are no Southern Senators
on the subcommittee and only three
SSheSO4S Sllllu' JdHles, ana Martln-On
the full committee. 1t is probable,
therefore. that the committee will sus-
tain the subcommittee.
The question of District self-govern-
ment called for by the Chamberlain
Chamber of Commerce resolution for a
Constitutional amendment, will be
opened up Thursday. when the Pome-
rene subcommittee commences hearings
at which only a committee from me
chamber OF Commerce and Senator
Poindexter, who has District delegate
bill, will be heard. It is probable that
the subcommittee will not hold extend
ed hearings in the absence of an in
sistent and general demand for a radi-
cal change of government here.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
OWNERS OFTEN CAN
FIX CARS THEMSELVES
John Bartram Explains that "Service"
Is Important Matter in Selling
of Automobiles.

To the owner Of an automobile what
should the word service" mean?
Webster describes 1t as being the act
of serving; performance of labor for the
benefit OF another: assistance or kindness
rendered" says John Bartram, of the
Bartram Garage, agents for the Baker
and RauCh-Lang.
Now, mention Of the word service to
the average car owner and the past has
taught him to believe 1t means work
rendered gratis.
One OF the greatest mistakes made by
the majority of dealers in automobiles
is the division of legitimate and neces-
sary profit and overhead expenses with
the purchaser OF the car
There is at least a moral obligation on
the part of the dealer to be responsible
for the satisfaction the owner gets from
the car that he has sold him. Not that
he should do all the work gratis, but he
should start each owner right help him
to understand his car; teach him how to
lubTicate 1t and how to use 1t properly
He should also be equipped to give his
car any mechanical attention it might
need and give it promptly
All fair-minded owners of motor cars
will agree that the common practice of
running to the service station to have
work done that you are absolutely not
entitled to and proclaiming such work
as due you in accordance with the terms
Of your agreement has shamefully abused
the real meaning OF the word service"
Let us see the actual result of such
practice. Is 1t not a fact that a method
Of this kind employed by the owner ac-
tually influences the dealer to hold out
many unusual means of incentive not
consistent with sound business principles
and in the majority of cases promises
that are never kept?
Service based on such an understanding
only encourages misuse and, neglect of
the car, as the owner, knowing as he
does, that whatever its condition, all he
has to do is to run over to the service
station and the boys will fix it up
for him.
If you are travelling in a Pullman car
you get service.
II you are stopping at a good hotel you
get service.
So service from the dealer is one of the
vital things to consider in buying a mo-
tor car, as II has much to do with the
satisfaction any car gives its owner,
But Is there any great personal salts
faction In insisting upon service that YOU
know you are not entitled to?
Ask yourself that question, Ms. Car
Owner.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

D. c. swander, district manager of the
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, is
in Washington. District managers" are
a new departure with the Firestone Com
pany, but the addition of these field men
was necessitated by the rapid increase
in the national demand for Firestone
products. Mr. Swander was formerly
manager OF the New York branch of the
Ffrestone Tire and Rubber Company.
While in Washington Mr.. Swander Will
spend considerable time with ]. H. Haas
local Firestone manager. studying local
conditions and exchanging ideas on 1916
service plans.
Still better service and still closer CO.
operation is the F'irestone slogan for 1916
In commenting upon the district manager
plan, Mr.. Haas stated:
1t will be a great help to my branch
and to the Firestone users of Washing
ton, because it is an additional connect
ing link between the field organization
and the home office Mr.. Swander acts
as clearing house for all suggestions
and better business methods in vogue at
the many branches that come under his
Jurisdiction.
The Firestone organization is growing
so rapidly that it needs these additional
points of contact. The Firestone output
has been increased 81 per cent this year,
so that by early spring we will be turn
ing out 1900 pneumatic tires a day"
Washington is one OF the most impor-
tant centers in Mr.. Swander's district
especially from an automobile standpoint,
and he will visit here very frequently in
order to keep the local branch and the
Akron factory in close touch with all
activities.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
'AUTO SERVICE
NOW FOOLPROOF
New System Requires Pur-
chaser to Have Car Over
hauled Regularly.
PLANNED BY STUDEBAKER
Modern Method Aims to Prevent Trou-
bic Rather Than Repair Damage
After 1t Occurs.

With the development Of the automo-
bile industry, the item OF service, from
manufacturer and dealer, has come to
play a more important part than ever
and this despite the fact that motor cars
today are reliable and fool-proof to a de-
gree undreamed OF a few years ago.
Not only has service assumed great i'm
portance within the past few years, but
it has quite logically become service of
a definite kind, periodically given and
designed to prevent troubles rather than
to cure them after they occur.
Among automobile manufacturers the
Studebaker Corporation was the pioneer
In rendering service. The plan now in
force among all branches, most of the
larger dealers, and many of the smaller
dealers, was first adopted and perfected
nearly two years ago. This plan, say
experts, sooner or later will be adopted
by all manufacturers. The wonder Of IL
all is that a definite service scheme did
not spring into being with the building
OF the first motor car instead Of coming
at a late period.
Forces Owner TO Keep Up Car.
Instead OF giving a card good for a
certain number OF hours OF labor to each
buyer of a new car thus leaving it op-
in, the Studebaker dealers who use the
definite service plan actually name the
dates and insist that owners bring their
cars in for inspection and adjustment.
The Studebaker plan which is the re-
suit OF long experience and investigation
extends over a period OF six months with
out expense 10 owners. Two inspections
are provided for the first month, on
definite dates. and one each month there
after during the six months. On each
occasion the owners car is thoroughly
examined by experts who make forty-one
distinct inspections, adjustments, oilings
etc, and tune the car up. The experts
also give the owner advice on the care
OF his car.
An automobile like any other piece OF
machinery, requires certain period of use
to be thoroughly worked in and under
stood by its owner II has been found that
during the first six months the new own
er is most likely TO abuse his car. unless
by service plan of prevention the
chances are practically removed.
There are two ways OF giving service.
One is to administer it when the Gus
toner has trouble with his car and
brings 1t in. The other way is to anticl-
pate troubles by removing their cause
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Talks on Soup Kitchens.

DR.. George T. Berry. American secre-
tary OF the McAll Mission in France at
a meeting Of the Washington auxiliary OF
tne mission yesterday afternoon at Mrs.
Macfarland's residence. 1908 Eighteenth
street, told how soup kitchens have been
established through France by the mis-
sion. and how eight OF its buildings in
Paris were turned into workshops for
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Barney Will Not Suffer.

Hating to part with Barney, the horst
that has served him for ten years. Dis
trict Purchasing Officer NJ. c. Hargrovc
followed the old animal to auction yester,
day and bought him for s19. The Distric
government decided that Barney was nj
longer OF use to it. Barney will be sem
10 a farm In Virginia to spend the re.
mainder Of his life.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

are quite a number who are planning
their summer trips. The North, in the
past has been the goal of all, but be-
lleve me there will be quite a number
going South this spring. Virginia seems
to be proving the attraction and will do
so more and more as the roads improve
in that section.
Well, old top, when you have a little
time to spare sit down and write me
how many miles per gallon you are
getting on that tin lizzie that you
navigate about in.
Be good and be lonesome,
8ST''
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
Crawford Broke Into Boat

Robert Crawford pleaded guilty in
Police Court yesterday to a charge OF
having broken into boat on the Poto-
mac River He was held in 5000 bonds
for the action of the grand jury. The
boat belonged to William f. Miles.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20
High School Alumni Will Dine.

The pioneer class Of the Washington
high school. composed of graduates OF
classes of 1875. will meet in annual
reunion at a dinner at Rsusohers on
evening. Francis A Sebring
is president
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

girls and women. '"The France OF To-
day is lecture that DR.. Berry Will de-
liver at the Church Of the Epiphany this
morning and al tn. Church OF the Cove
nant this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

The experience OF the studebaker Cor
poration is that this second method is
best, II only for its value in building
and retaining the good will Of owners.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

keeper"
She hasn't had much experienc.
along those lines, must admit. She
thinks anybody ought to be satisfied
with an Ice cream soda for break
fast"-Kansas City Journal
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Now that the days are beginning to get
long and the sun high In the air there
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Any time you 20 into Dick" SeIby's and
miss him just go up on the second floor
where he has fitted himself up a small
machine shop. You will more than
likely ind him there. Dick" is an All
machtnist
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Chef Warrington has had a Chandler
stripped chassis on exhibition for the
past four or five days and had hoped
TO keep IL over next week. Friday aft
ernoon he received word from the factory
70 ship 1t to Harrisburg. Pa, at once.
The air was several different coIors
around his place for a few minutes
The Washington herald., 1916-02-20

Wilmer Trew would, II he could, be a
farmer. Any time that you want to spend
a pleasant half hour drop IN and talk
with Wilmer about old Virginia. He
knows all that country, especially the
lower neck, as well as he does Washing
ton and some incidents he can narrate
are worth going a long way to listen
70.