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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
ANCIENT POSTAL SERVICE.
The old Persian and Roman Systsnn of
 Couriers on Horseback.

Couriers on Horseback. While the Roman postal service of ancient days was, of course, a crude system, yet the mails were forwarded with considerable speed. The system of couriers on horseback was borrow. ed from the Persians, who, according to Xenophon, had established 1t under Cyrus. The Roman adaptation of this was the best system of transmitting letters among the ancients.
 All along the great Roman roads sta- tions were erected at distances of five or six miles from one another. At each of these stations forty horses were constantly maintained, and by the help of relays 1t was easy to travel 100 miles in day.
 These services were intended for the state only, 1t being imperative to se- cure the rapid interchange of official communications. In the time of Julius Caesar the system was so we'll organ ized that of two letters the great sol dier wrote from Britain to Cicero at Rome the one reached it's destination in twenty-six and the other in twenty eight days.
 Private citizens were obliged to re- sort to the services of slaves, and 1t was not until the end of the third cen- tury that there was an establishment of a postal system for private persons by the Emperor Diocletian, but how long this system endured history does not inform us.
 The supply of horses and their main- tenance was compulsory, and only the emperor could grant exemption from it.-Washington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Gambling Game Raided

SEATTLE, Oct. 13.- A gambling game. was raided, equipment seized and five men were arrested Saturday night when a squad of police visited a suite of rooms in the Grown block Second avenue and James street Cards, chips and cash were seized as evidence, together with a carton con. taining whisky. c. H. Campbell, wh, gives his occupation as clerk, wa. charged with conducting a gambling game. The others arrested are booked as c. Bryant, hack driver; Rober dith and F. Scribner. Bryant was re leased on $50 bail. Campbell is helt in lieu of $500.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

WHAT'S the use of trying to b. good? A fellow will go to church on Sunday morning and make up his mind that he is not going to tell any more lies and that he will speak noth- ing but the truth. Then on Sunday afternoon he will run into couple who have their first-born out for all airing. You notice that the first-boril has face like a tree-frog with the pip; but when the couple ask you if it isn't the prettiest baby you ever saw right away you begin to make a liar out of yourself-Exchange
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Weakness of the Great.

The two greatest men who appear in Julius Caesar"-namely, Caesar him. self and Cicero-are allotted but minor parts in Shakespeare's play, and to each with daring originality the drama list has attributed a physical defect. for the existence of which history sup piled him with no evidence. Caesar. for instance. confesses to deafness. bidding Antony
 Come on my right hand, for this ear is deaf," while Brutus speaks of Cicero's ferret and fiery eyes," as if no one could fail to note them. Respect for those two immortals was no doubt thus diminished, but by showing them as not above human weaknesses Shake speare made them more easily realized. London Opinion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

"IF Alaska doesn't go dry this year it will greatly surprise me-, said a prominent saloon man of this city recently. "The liquor dealers of the territory are manifesting an apathy that is surprising in view of the fact that if the territory goes dry their business will be destroyed. The drys have spent thousands of dollars on while the vets have not put speaker
 in the field or spent any money to combat the assertions of the prohibit tionists. The greatest danger is that the wet and dry question will be lost sight of in the general election. The
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
HISTORY THAT IS OF INTEREST
 TO ALL OF US.

We seldom know the names of our real benefactors, but few inventors and chemists are financiers, to the promoters is given the credit.
 In 1883 the United States granted patent rights to young man from Chem, Switzerland, the inventor of valuable machinery now used in milk plants in this country.
 This young inventor and chemist failed to convert his staid country men to his new ideas, they were con- densing milk and preserving it by the addition of sugar, the same as was then in practice in this country
 The difference between Condensed Milk and Unsweetened Milk is that the former is preserved by adding sugar, while the latter is preserved merely by heat. in the evaporating tanks under an almost perfect vacuum.
 This method of preserving milk was first conceived and brought to this country by J. B. Meyenberg, q German-Swiss, and since 1883 when the first plant was installed at IIel- vetia, Ill.,, canned unsweetened milk has almost displaced milk preserved with sugar.
 | Later in life, this Swiss chemist turned his attention more to finance that his children might work for themselves. As vice-president of tho Alpine Evaporated Cream Co.,, Mir Meyenberg built the first plant in Cal ifOrnia at Holster, San Benito Cour- ty, and later another at Gonzalez.
 Before retiring from business he installed his son in complete charge of the Gonzales plant.
 The Alpine people believe in put ting into their cans that which others put in advertising.
 ALPINE MILK will at all times run from between 8.3 and S.S per cent butter fat, and 27 per cent to 28k per cent total solids, and every can bears Thousand Dollars Guar antee of Purity.
 No merchant who feels kindly to- wards the Alpine Eval,Orated Cream Co. will permit ALPINE to become cheapened by selling it over his cOun- ter at any time for less than the best known standard brands. 9-25-2t
 IT'S WORTH THE PRICE.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
MOTORCYCLIsT IS THROWN; MAY DIE

SEATTLE, Oct. 13.-Wm. Nienau, an employe of the College Meat Mar. ket, at East Forty-third street and Fourteenth avenue northeast. was ser iously injured early Sunday evening when thrown from a motorcycle he was riding on East Fortieth street, be- tween Ninth and Tenth avenues. He is at the city hospital with a fracture of the skull and internal injuries the physicians say may prove fatal.
 AS far as the police could learn the motorcycle skidded on the car tracks, and the rider was hurled to the pave ment. Nienau was still unconscious at late hour and was unable to make statement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Banquet Steei kanges. plain and polished tops, at Mead's. If
Publication of Summons.

No. 855.
 In the District Court for the Terri
 tory of Alaska. Third Division.
 Fred l.. Peck, Plaintiff. vs. Annie L. Peck. Defendant.
 The President of the United States of America, Greeting: To the abOye-named defendant. An nie l.. Peck:
 You are hereby notified that you are required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska Third Division. within thirty days after the completion of the publica- tion of this summons against you. to- wit, within thirty days after October 20, 1916, and answer the complaint of plaintiff and unless you so appear plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief asked for in his complaint, tO-wit, decree of absolute divorce from you.
 This publication of summons is made pursuant to an order therefor duly made by Hon. Fred M. Brown, Judge of the above entitled court on September 8, 1916. Witness the Hon. Fred M. Brown, Judge of said Court and the seal thereof, this 8th day of September, 1916.
 ARTHUR LANG, Clerk.
 First publication Sept. 8, 1916.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
THE unprecedented rains of u

THE unprecedented rains of the past few weeks have made raging tor
 rents of brooks and vast rivers where small streams existed, according tc parties coming in over the trail. It is stated that great damage has been done to the roadway in several sec. tions from the torrential rains, and that numerous bridges have beer washed out. The Road Commission has done a great deal of work or the road this summer, but it's efforts have been nullified by the freshets
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Smjlinu at Breakfast.

One should always wear smile at breakfast. If you are in good humor at breakfast you will be merry and bright all day. The breakfast face is the most important face to cultivate. The other faces take care of them selves, for if the face is pleasant and easy to look upon in the morning 1t will improve as the day goes on. But if the breakfast face is hard, scowl- ing and fOrbidding 1t becomes set in its disagreeable form. and it takes hours for 1t to smooth out into smile, and that smile Is of the sickly, half hearted nature that only expands the heart slightly. It is worth trying.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Notice to Creditors. In the Matter of the Estate of Max Schneur, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un. dersigned. the administrator of the estate of Max Schneur, deceased, to the creditors of said estate and to all persons having claims against said estate, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to said admins tratOr at the office of Donohoe & Dimond, his attorneys in said matter at Valdez, Alaska. the said office be- ing the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. within six months after the first publication of this notice, tO-wit. within six months after the 22nd day of September 1916.
 The date of the first publication of this notice is the 22nd day of Septem- Der, 1916.
 w. T. SCOTT,
 Administrator. Donohoe & Dimond. Attorneys for Administrator.
 Publish Sept. 22. 29. Oct. 6. 13. At
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
A Simple Proposition

Every Alaskan knows that he have Independent Alaskan Shelter.
 Eastern Bankers and Investors interested in work and operate Shelter
 It up organization in the Reynolds Alaska Cor poraton do all of the preparatory work We brought engineers from the East in whom all can have confidence.
 complete of the mineral deposits of this entire section is being made
 We have covered enough ground to of de- pendabe copper tonnage for the Shelter. The profitable combinations for selting will be determined by experts who know how
 Competent lawyers have directed all legal work. Expeenced corporation hnancers have devised financial In order that the Shelter shall be operated independently distribute the corporate stock among Ind pendent Investors We do propose build smeter for control Among mines rich a any in Alaska The Independent Alaska Shelter must be for Inde pendent Alaskans-6rst last and all the time. There is only way be absolutely of this We of Alaska conbine-as Independent Alaskans. We must work together and we shall thereby prosper Independence only through cooperative action among Independent men
 Among unitedly can command all of the capital qured.
 Independent Bankers willing invest a fair and equitable basis.
 But they asked to all of the money they properly demand all of the pro6ts-n their way Every Alaskan mine owner knows what the ultimate end would be.
 noSne interests would own new Saelter and we should all be at their mercy.
 We have no quarrel with any trust. Nor do need to bow necks any yoke. Independent Alaskans only maintain their 1ndepen- dence in way.
 Through coordinate cooperation. have shown you how.
 Itis simple proposition to make together by bning work-our mnes-our money. Then others will add money. The Independent Shelter will be built and Independent Alaskan will prosper together.
 Cordially,
 HENRY DERR REYNOLDS Executive offices ReynoldsAaska Corporation
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Boy Saves Blind Horse

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct. 13.-TwO women in buggy stopped along the St. Joseph river, four miles northwest of here. the other afternoon for a picnec. The horse was blind and wan dered into the river, drawing the buggy with it. Unable to see. the ami nal kept to the middle of the river and had swan half a mile down tine stream, drawing the buggy. when it was seen by boy, who swan to the middle of the river unhitched the horse and led it to shore. The buggy sank to the bottom of the river.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Storm Sweeps Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 13.- Bermuda was swept by a severe storm yesterday afternoon, general damage being caused throughout the colony. Many buildings were badly damaged. Trees were uprooted and all electric lights and telephone communication was interrupted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Not Good For the 0andsr,

The following sign is displayed in a certain bathhouse:
 This Place Is Closed at p. n. Sum day So We Can Go Home and Take Our Baths"
 Which is very similar to the note a travelling man found on the door of lunchroom in 6 small town:
 Gone Home to Dinner."-Indianapo lis News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

drys have planned on this and believe that many wet men will overlook the chance to vote on the question in their interest manifested in lesser issues. I believe that unless the sa- loonmen get busy they are going to get the surprise of their life in the November election"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER made over $3,000,OOO last week without turning a hand, according to the dis patches. John must have a great deal better method of prying loose the coin than the average Alaska newspaper man.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Can you remember as far back as when it used to be an awful job to get enough spit to moisten the black ing when you had to shine your shoes Sunday morning?
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

IN view of the wholesale indict- ments of Mexicans for flrst-degree murder at Deming. New Mexico, it might prove more efficient to call in the army and start out the grand juries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

IF THE voters believe all that the Presidential candidates say about each other they had better stay at home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

SEVERAL Valdez citizens went into bankruptcy over the result of the baseball series, while others are bloated minions of wealth.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

ENGLAND purchased 50,000 wolf skins at the government auction of
 furs. They will be used in making
 caps for her soldiers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
The Larosst PaintIno,

Paradise" by Tintoretto, is the largest painting in the world. It is eighty-fOur feet wide and thirty-thres and 6 half feet high. It is now in the Doge's palace, Venice.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

You don't have to contract the seven-year-itch or the smpallpox in order to make yourself unpopular
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

A woman talks like she was so scar ed of her husband that she wouldn't open his mail. But she isn't.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

TODAY is Friday, the 18th. Con- trary to popular opinion it has been lucky day; the sun has been shin ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

The interior of the Valdez Drug store is being handsomely re-papered and otherwise renovated. Adam Swan is doing the work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

IF YOU want business get out and hustle for it. It does not float in at your front door.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Matrimony has it's side of the ar
 gument. Why invest $250 in talk ing machine when you can get a mar riage license for $5.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Go to the movie show after eating onions if you would know the mean. ing of unpopular.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Sure to Grow.

What you said about Jack isn't worth repeating"
 "It's young yet, give 1t time.r-Ex- change.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Matted Milk, hot and colo, phos. plates of all kinds, and hot drinks at Hunts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

NOW that Germany has sunk all the enemy's ships In American waters she is willing to operate elsewhere.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

The Golden North. the House o Comfort. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Three mushers are coming over the trail from Beaver Dam and are expect ed in town tomorrow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Matted Milk Chocolate at the Val dez Candy Kitchen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Don't forget the Clearance Sale at the Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

An up-to-date line of cook stoves
 and ranges at Meals. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
LOCAL BREVITIES

See our windows for Bargains at the Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

The future is purchased by thepres
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Furnished rooms at Mrs. osland's. Prices reasonable. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Location notices, both quartz and placer, for sale at the Prospect0r Of
 flee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Pure Fresh Drugs ar the Taldez Drug Store. tl
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

The best dinner at the Arcade Cafe. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

Prospector ads. bring RESULTS.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

s & w canned fruits and vegetables at Blum's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

The N. & 8. leaves the Valdez dock on regular sailing days. See adv.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13
Notice to Creditors.

First publication Sept. 8, 1916.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-10-13

I
 Go to the movie show after eating onions if you would know the mean. ing of unpopular.
 LOCAL BREvITIEs
 See our windows for Bargains at the Owl Drug Go.
 Matted Milk Chocolate at the Val dez Candy Kitchen.
 Matted Milk, hot and colo, phos. plates of all kinds. and hot drinks at Hunts.
 An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Meals. If | Location notices, both quartz and placer, for sale at the Prospector Of flee.
 Furnished rooms at Mrs. osland's. Prices reasonable. Pure Fresh Drugs at the valdez Drug Store. If The best dinner at the Arcade Cafe. If S& w canned fruits and vegetables at Blum's.
 The N. 6 8. leaves the Valdez dock on regular sailing days. See adv. Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl DrHg Go.
 Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. tf| The Golden North. the House of Comfort. tfl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-17
MORE STRENGTH FOR
FEEBLE Old PEOPLE

II all the old people in Bennington
realized what Vinol will do for them.
we would not be able to get enough OF
it to supply the demand. We quote
from recent letter received from
Mrs. A. +. Carson Of Kingston, n. Y.
She says q am GO years OF
age, and had been aliug for long
time with Indigestion got rundown,
was weak, dizzy and could not sleep
at night. | consulted two doctors who
said had hardening OF the arteries
and at my age could not expect to be
strong again My daughter would
give men no peace until tried Vinol,
as it had done so much for her. |
have taken five bottles and my health
and strength have come back, so am
able to do all the housework for my
family of four, and am recommend
ing Ninol to all my friends"
The reason Vinol is so beneficial To
old people is because It contains the
very elements needed to replace de
clining strength with renewed vigor
viz; the medicinal elements Of fresh
cod liyers without OIL peptonate oil
iron, beef peptone, and mile tonic
wine w, L. Gokay, Druggist Rem
nington, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-17
Alarminn SYMPTOMS.

The practice of medicine in the coun'
try has its peculiar difficulties. The
calls from great distances and from
the Most urgent cases usually come at
night during very bad weather, The
following Is an example;
\ doctor was aroused about mid
night by continued ringing and knock
ing. A terrific thunderstorm was In
full swing, SO he felt reasonably sure
that the messenger had come many
miles. When he reached the door he
found n man drenched to the skin, but
whom he was able to recognize as a
member OF n 'po' white family who
lived in an adjoining county, across
three creeks with long stretches of bad
road between. The visitor was pant
Ing from excrtion and nervousness, but
he managed to tell his tale
doc" said he, "git yo' boss quick
aud come to see my sister She was
took with II lump in her stomach, then
1t few up and stopped her heart from
heatln', and then It went up IN hel
throat and chokcd her We rubbed hcl
with lniment until 1t jumped up II
her head. When 1t hit c. top of hel
head il threw her into a dumb chill
Ma says you better bring along some
thin for conjure. New York Post.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-17
ADDRESS ON BETTER SCHOOLS
Mason S. Stone to Speak at
Readsboro

nGaGsISiO
The campaign in Readsboro during
the last week in April bids fair to be
the best vet. Mason S. Stone, state
commissioner of education, is to be
the speaker on Wednesday night at
the meeting on better schools. Reads
boro is fortunate in having two bands;
the Trentina band will give a concert
on Wednesday night and the Reads
boro town band will give one on
Thursday night. The young people
are preparing play for Tuesday eve
ming. They have chosen Between
two Lives" by c. W. Burkett, play Of
the old and the new in county life
which has been successful in many
places during the last year.
The committee appointed in SIAM
ford at the time of the campaign there
has been busy; they are now planning
community organization TO carry on
and continue the work. 1t is to be
hoped that in Readsboro the result
will be similar. The following is the
Readsboro program;
Sunday, April %. 730 p. m. Mass
meeting in the Masonic hall. Address
by Willard W. Bartlett, secretary,
Bennington County Improvement as
ISOLATION
Monday, April "a $50 p. m. Com
munity meeting at Heartwellville
school. Address by Mrs. Willard w.
Bartlett. Music, Readsboro Guards
quartette Presiding, Eugene Boul-
lais. 100 p. m, Community meeting
at South Readsboro school. Address
by Miss Anna Louise Davis of Brattle-
boro. Homer c. Shippee presiding.
Tuesday, April 25.-Public Health
Night 7,3O p. NJ. Masonic hall. Play,
Between Two Lives" by local young
people. Address on Public Health by
Miss Anna Louise Davis of Brattle-
boro. Dr.. 7, F. Crowley presiding
Wednesday, April &c. School Night
1870 p. IN. Masonic Hall. Concert by
Trentna band Address, by Hon.
Mason S. Stone, state commissioner of
education. M o. Hicks presiding,
Thursday, April u. Good Roads
Night. 7S0 p m. Masonic Hall.
Concert by Readsboro Town Band
Address, illustrated by James L. Davis
county supervisor of highways Oscar
a. Carpenter presiding.
Friday, April 2S Community Night.
$50 p. m. to 1870 p. m, dinner will be
served by local ladies'. Place to be an
nounced. 73O p. m. Masonic hall. |
Entertainment by young men from
Williams college Address by Willard
W. Bartlett, secretary, Bennington
County Improvement association. A.
b. Clark presiding.
Saturday, April 20. 100 p. M, Eagle |
Hall. Boys meeting, after which Will |
liams college men will teach new in !
door and outdoor games. Pick up |
baseball game if weather permits. !
100 p. m, village hall Meeting for
girls and young women conducted by
Mrs. Bartlett, followed by games and
good time. 100 p, m. Music hall, Mr..
Wards moving pictures Change from
Friday night to accommodate program
for the week.
Sunday, April 80 7,30 p. m. Mass
in the Masonic hall Address
by Willard w Bartlett.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-04-17

WANTED-Farms. The Z. A.
Strout Farm Agency has sold to date
over 1000 farms. Listing your farm
with us, at a reasonable price and on
reasonable terms, means quick,
clean sale for you. Remember, you
have the privilege Of at the same time
listing with as many other agents as
you wish, and If they sell it for you,
or you sell it yourself, you do not have
to pay US one cent, no matter how
much work we have done, for we make
no charge unless we furnish the pur-
chaser, For further information write
or phone, George +. Lawrence. Agent,
Manchester, Vermont Phone 24-3