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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

THE exceedingly high tax rate prevailing in Alaskan towns should be lowered. Industries will never To- cate in a city where a two per cent tax on hundred per cent valuation is levied. To bring in more population we must have more industries, and in- dustries are forever barred at the tax rate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

THE Chamber of Commerce is fig uring on a scheme to promote the in- terests of the city next year. A num- Der of slips will be printed, each ad- vertising some advantage of Valdez as a home town. These will be distrib- uted among the tourists and also mail ed outside and it is believed that they will produce beneficial results.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

THE election of Sulzer for Delegate should bring home one fact to the people of Alaska: No boss is ever so strong that he cannot be deposed by the use of a little gray matter backed by the votes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11
R. EVANS SHOT AND
 KILLED BY w. HANSON

ELLENSBURG, Wash, Nov. H. Rollo Evans, 21 years old, unmarried, was shot and killed last evening by Walter Hanson, at the latter's home ust as he was leaving the house. Fam lily trouble is said to have caused the shooting due to Evans attention to Mrs. Hanson. Both were prominent farmers. Hanson has been arrested.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

WE WOULD very much appreciate it if our readers would patronize our advertisers. If man has too small a business to advertise his goods are generally not worth buying. The live, progressive merchant seeks to keep his business constantly before the public.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

WHAT is the sense of the average American man kicking about England opening our mails? If he is mar ried man he is used to having his mail opened before he gets it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

NOW that all of us quit work and hustled around to elect some fellow we are not even acquainted with to a good job, let's go back to work and see if we can make living. castj
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

ONCE in a while there is a man who contributes $5 to National cam paign fund without expecting that if his candidate is elected he will he ap- pointed ambassador to Russia or some other lucrative position.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

NOW that lawn D. has become billionaire he may be able to afford to take a spin once in a while with out worrying over the price of gaso- iine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11
Where Is Fred w. Warner

Where Is Fred w. Warner
 Would Fred w. Warner Ca steam boat man) or anybody knowing his whereabouts, kindly write his broth or John P. Warner of 4320'Perry St., South Vancouver, B. C., at once as he claims to have some important news for him.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

NOW that the election IS over we are still undecided as to whether the people liked Mr. Wilson's policies or repudiated Theodore Roosevelt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

BILLY SUNDAY says he'll save New York for one million bones. We would mt tackle Seward for that small sum-
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

"AMERICANISM" has showed into the background Dr. Johnson's defini- tion of patriotism as "the last refuge of a scoundrel"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11
Turned to the Ground.

Fire razed a fine house to the ground last evening. Your home may be next. Let the Alaska Inv. Co. pro- tect you from loss with fire insurance, now today. k-13
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11
Joe Spenard Doing Good Business.

Joe Spenard Doing Good Business.
 Joe Spenard reports that the ice on Spenard lake is as slick as glass and many parties enjoyed the sport yes terday. Joe has the place all fixed up to entertain parties and all conven- fences made for their comfort. He also has skates to rent and furnishes light lunches of hot coffee and sand wiches. Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

FOR SALE+One secondhand halo, slightly worn. Apply to the Prospec- tor office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Friendship. and confidence arr plants of slow growth.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Turkey Dinner at the Arcade Cafe Sunday 75c. Km
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

THE weather is nearly cool enougf to lay aside our summer furs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Anything in nugget and ivory jew elry at Valdez Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Spain and Portugal together pro- duce 70 per cent of the worlds cork.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Banquet Steel Ranges, plain and polished tops, at Mead's. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Matted Milk, hot and colo, phos' phates of all kinds, and hot drinks at Hunts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Valdez Drug Company has a fine line of School Stationery. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

New Heaters from $12.60 ap. Wood Stoves. Pipe. Cooking UtensAs and Wash Boards at Ru6slph's. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

An up-to-date line of cook stove and ranges at Mead's. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Carbareters, magnesss. batteries, spark plugs and coils st Aeed1. v
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Kodak Supplies at the valdez Drug Company. d
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

pc next. Let tne AIdskd luN. So. Pio- tect you from loss with fire insurance, now today. k-13
 Anything in nugget and ivory jew elry at Valdez Drug Co.
 Banquet Steel Ranges. plain and polished tops, at Mead's. If
 Valdez Drug Company has a fine line of School Stationery. tf
 An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Mead's. tf
 Matted Milk Chocolate at the Val deg Candy Kitchen.
 Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co.
 SKATES for sale and skates sharp ened at the City Express. tf
 Homemade Mince Pies at the Ar |cade. 1T
 For steam heated rooms come to the Golden North. tf The Golden North has steam heat ed rooms. tf Kodak Supplies at the valdez Drug Company. u
 Carbareters, magneses. batteries, spark plugs and ooils st 1eed1. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

The Golden North has steam hea' ed rooms. :,
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-11

Matted Milk Chocolate at the Val deg Candy Kitchen.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
IBIG TOURIST TRAVEL
EXPECTED THIS YEAR

Portland, April 5. Especially -
Oregon, Washington and the cities
of the Northwest in general should
experience heavy tourist travel the
coming summer. With Europe
closed to the traveller and countless
opportunities offered for sightseeing
in the Pacific Northwest, efforts are
being made to attract the attention
of those who will soon be deciding
where to spend the 1916 vacation
period.
Thousands of newspaper articles
will appear in publications over the
United States and Canada this year.
This material has been supplied to
the big news services of the coun
try, and to more than $50 publica-
tions direct by the publicity depart
ment of the Rose Festival. The ar
ticles have not only featured the fes-
tival but have exploited the scenic
wonders of the Northwest in general.
The transportation department of
the Tenth Annual Festival announces
that sale dates from territory in the
Northwest, bounded by Roseburg,
Oregon; Centralia, Washington;
Rainier, Oregon and The Dalles, Ore
gon and Grand Dalles, Washington,
will be June 4th to June 9th, inclu-
sive, with a final return limit of June
18th.
From territory south of Roseburg,
North of Centralia and east of The
Dalles and Grand Dalles as far as
Idaho Montana State line the sales
dates will be from June 4th to Sth
inclusive, with a final return limit OF
June 18th. While there will be no
special fares from Eastern territory,
summer excursion fares from points
in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado and points east
of these States will go into effect
May 1st with a final return limit of
October 31st.
The annual Rose Festival at Port
land comes June 7th, Sth and 9Th.
Opening day will feature the nation
al dedication of the Columbia River
Highway and invitations have been
sent to governors of all states,
crowned heads of Europe, President
Wilson and Cabinet and men and
women prominent in the affairs OF
the nation to be present when the
roadway through the gorge of the
Columbia is dedicated to the toruist
travel of the world.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
THE BEST FROM JUDGE
Some Salesman!

SoOllit
81 can see at a glance, Madam, !"
said he, that you would not be in
terested in the preparation | am sell
ing, except possibly as gift to some
of your neighbors."
What are you selling" she in
quired, with interest.
"a facial beauty preparation, Ma
dam," he replied.
Why She Went.
II just saw your wife going into
old DR.. Soakum's Office as | came
around the corner" remarked Spig-
well Atkins, to his old friend Jona-
than Jimson, anyone sick in the
family?"
Jimson, who always appeared tired,
looked unusually SO, as he made an
swer.
well, no, there isn't anyone really
sick, but my wife said she was going
to see the doctor for what ails her,
and | expect old Soakum will render
me bill for about ten bucks for the
valuable advice he gives her.
whats wrong?"
"Well, in the morning my wife
drinks three cups of strong coffee,
and repeats the operation at dinner
time, not forgetting her pot of tea
for lunch. She's very found of eating
between meals and usually consumes
about pound of candy or half cake
during the day, just for exercise while
she reads the latest novel or goes
through the fashion magazines.
"Three nights week she plays
bridge whist until twelve o'clock, and
never misses anything on the menu
served at the close, whether the en-
tertainment is given at our home or
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

The Gillian County Good Roads
Association has been formed with E.
C. Maddox, of Arlington, president;
H. W. Lang, Arlington, secretary, A.
Wheelhouse, Arlington, M. Fitzmaur-
ice, Condor, W. J. Mariner, Blalock,
F. W. White, Willows and Mrs. Belle
Keyes of Mayville, vice presidents.
1t has been decided to ask all auto
mobile owners of the county to con-
tribute one dollar toward defraying
, the expenses of the club.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
NEWSNOTESFROMOUR
. NEIGHBORIAG COUNTIES

]. Alton Yeager of Pilot Rock, at
present district sealer of weights and
measures, has announced his candi-
dacy for the republican nomination
for assessor of Umatilla county.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS
OF MORROW COUNTY: / hereby
announce that l will be candidate
for the Office of County Clerk at the
primaries to be held May 10th, 1916.
Respectfully.
]. A. WATERS.
present incumbent.)
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

Frank Metschan will return t.
Grant county during the next feN
days. He has been engaged in the
hotel business at Grants Pass. He
will be associated with l., Wolden-
berg here in the stage business
Canyon City Blue Mountain Eagle.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

The salary of the Pendleton post
master has been increased from
s2700 a year to s2S00, owing to an
increase in postal receipts during the
past year.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR CORONER.

To the Republican voters of Nor
row County: l hereby announce my
candidacy for the office of Coroner
for Morrow County, subject to your
will at the primaries, May 10, 1916.
Very respectfully,
M. l.. CASE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
POLITICAL COLUMN
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
PAID ADVERTISING

wish to announce to the Demo.
cratic voters of Morrow county that
l will seek the nomination for the of
flee of County Treasurer at the COM
ing primary election to be held in
Nay, 1916.
HANSON HUGHES,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

The Comedy and Minstrel Show
given at Louy's Hall last Saturday
evening, by the Yeoman Lodge OF
lone, was one of the best that has
come this way for some time. The
house was filled with an appreciative
audience and all went away loud in
their praise of the talent shown by
the young folks.-Arlington Inde-
pendent. ...-
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
The Federated Church.

The regular service at the FEEDER
ated church are as follows:
Preaching every Sunday, II a. m
and 1880 p. m.
Federated Sunday School every
Sunday 9:45 a. IN.
Federated Young Peoples Meeting
every Sunday $3.50 p. m.
Federated Missionary Society the
last Tuesday in each month.
Prayer meeting every Thursday at
1880 p. m.
Federated Ladies Aid meets the
End Tuesday in every month, 2:30
p. m.
A hearty welcome is extended to
all.
w. B. SMITH, Pastor.
Parsonage next door to the church.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERIN.
TENDENT,

To the Republican Voters Of Nor
row County: l wish to announce
hat will seek the nomination fol
the office of County School Superin,
tendent at the primary election on
May 10, 1916.
HERBERT w. COPELAND.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce that l will be a
candidate, at the ensuing primary
election, for the Republican nomina-
tion for the Office of District Attor-
ney of Morrow County.
S. e. NOTSON,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR SHERIFF..

l announce myself candidate for
the office of Sheriff, subject to the
will of the Republican voters, at the
Primary Election to be held May
10th, 1916.
GEO. McDUFFEE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

I hereby announce that will be a
candidate for the Office of County
Clerk, subject to the will of the Re-
publican voters, at the primary cleo
tion, to be held May 18th, 1916.
H. F. TASH.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

The Southern Pacific Company has
Just issued an interesting book on
the Oregon Walnut" In order to
encourage the development of this
industry. Complete Information on
growing, care, ETC., is given.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

Bert Johnson, administrator for
the Woolery estate, was in Heppner
Tuesday from lone attending to mat
ters Of business.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERIN.
TENDENT.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of county school
superintendent subject to the will Of
the Republican voters of Morrow
county at the primaries on Ma 9,
1916. Very respectfully.
LENA SMELL SHURTE.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

Enterprise has market day. From
the Enterprise Record-Chieftan is
taken the following: All indications
point to a large sale and great
crowd in town Saturday, which will
be the first Market Day of the sea-
son. Much stock and variety of i'm
plements, household goods and other
articles will be offered.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

l.. X. Harlan was in Echo We'd
nesday morning enroute to Baker
He said it is not definitely settled
that Mr.. Knappenberg will remain in
the contest with Stanfield for joint
representative News.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

A Wonderful Article.

The soap agent had exhausted hi
stock of adiectives in praise of thu
brand he represented; still the house
wife was undecided.
"Why, madam" said he, with fina
entreaty, with this soap tit is no
necessary to take bath more thal
ince a ypari"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
Oyercilarged.

Kid-Why does the cannon kick
papa?'
Papa-I guess they charged it to-
much, sonny.-Siren.
= u
Reasons.
The stingiest man in the Worlr
sued for divorce because his wife wa
wasteful and extrayagant.
"Will you give the court some spe
cifc instances?" asked the lawyer
well, one days she goes and buy
three toothbrushes, one for hersel
and one for each of the kids. Ant
the worst of it was, we already haC
one good one. '-Gargoyle.
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The Awful Part.

The Awful Part.
"War is terrible!"
That's factl" replied the pro-
prietor of the Tote Fair Store at Pc
tunia. "Why, dad-burn it, the strate-
gists have whitfield up and ett up as
many of my dry goods boxes and
sody crackers since the war began as
they would have done in twenty years
of checker playing"
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

at neighbours"
Eyes, but what has she gone to
the doctor for?"
''She wants to find out why she
can't sleep nights
s 50
The Trolley.
Doesn't motor-man get shock
now and them"
ooh, no. You see, he's always a
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
Z : Z Z
Reasons.
3 I ! !
Preparedness.

Mr.. Tompkins was obliged to stop
overnight at small country hotel.
He was shown to his room by the one
boy the place afforded, colored lad
Il am glad there's rope here in
case of fire. commented Mr.. Tomp-
kins, as he surveyed the room, "but
what's the idea Of putting a Bible in
the room in such prominent place."
"Dat am intended fob use, sab, -
replied the boy, 'in case dc fire am
too far advanced foh yo' to make yo'
escape, sab. ."-Harpers' Magazine.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06
: 3 ; 8
Correct.

"What is the plural of man,
johnny" asked a teacher of a small
pupil.
Men," answered Johnny.
Correct" said the teacher. "And
what is the plural of child?"
"Twins," was the unexpected reply.
New York Globe.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1916-04-06

Frank B. Hayes, superintendent o1
the Pendleton Water department and
Richard M. Mayberry, bookkeeper ir
the American National Bank Of Pen.
dleton, received serious injuries re-
Gently when a Ford runabout in
which they were riding turned over
on steep grade near Milton. Hayes
received two broken ribs and May
berry's nose was broken.
A queer prize fight bet was pulled
off here this week Nose Coyle, the
barber, bet that Moran would win
and Bob Wright bet him that Willard
would come out first best. The loser
was to roll peanut the entire length
Of Main street with his nose. The
mud being a little deep for such sport
compromise was made by which
Nose wheeled Bob to the moving pic
ture show every night this week in
a wheel barrow.-Joseph Herald.
r. f. Wiglesworth was in Wednes-
day from his Little Butter creek
ranch. He reports lambing to be
about through, and the results are
lair, notwithstanding the bad wealth
er. Mr.. Wordsworth and sons have
about 5000 sheep this season.-Echo
News.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-09
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION. HOUSE JOINT
RESOLUTION NUMBER SIX

A Joint Resolution providing an
amendment to Section IT, Article Z,
of the Constitution of the State OF
Utah, relating to the duties Of the
Auditor and of the Treasurer.
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature OF
the State of Utah:
Two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each of the two Houses
concuPring therein
Section /. That 1t is proposed to
amend Section II, Article Z, of the
Constitution of the State of Utah, so
that the same will read as follows:
II. The Auditor shall he Auditor
| Of public accounts. The public mon
eys shall be deposited by the Treas
urer, under the supervision of the
Board Of Examiners. and as provided
by law.
Section Q. The Secretary Of State
is hereby directed to submit this pro-
posed amendment to the electors OF
the State at the next general cleo
ton in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. II adopted by the cleo
tors of the State, this amendment
shall take effect January l. 1917.
Approved, March II. 1915.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-09

4, block "a; lots /, 2 and 3, block IS;
lots and 2 block &c; lots /, 2, 3. and
4. block 81; lots and block %;
and lots 1, 2, and 4, block 30; all
In Plat 4, Logan City Survey.
The said assessments to be paid in
FIVE annual payments. All protests
and objections to the carrying out Of
such intention must be presented in
writing and filed with the City Re-
corder on or before the 26th day Of
September 1916, at 5 o'clock pm. at
which time the Board Of Commission.
e,s Of Logan City will meet and hear
such objections as may have been
properly presented.
BY order OF the Board OF Commits
sioners, Of Logan City, Utah.
W. H. LARSEN.
Ex.Ofiicio City Recorder.
Date Of first publication. September
4; date OF last publication, septem.
Der 20.
Adv. s.2o
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-09
CARRIAGE BUILDERS WILL
HOLD CONVENTION

The Carriage Builders National AS
ISOLATION will hold its forty.fourth
annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio,
September rs to 20. Carriage manu-
facturers from every section of the
United states will gather together to
discuss matters OF importance to the.
trade. Numerous social functions
will take place during the week and
. big banquet will be the closing fea'
ture of the convention.
In connection with che business
sessions a mammoth exhibit Of parts
and materials used in the construc.
ton of carriages and automobile bod
ies will be held. Many Of the mem
bers Of the Carriage Builders Nation
Al Association devote a,portion OF the
factories to the building Of motor car
bodies for individuals and for some
q, the regular automobile manufac
turers.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-09

such appropriation, shall provide for |
levying sufficient tax, not exceeding
the rates allowed in Scotch 8 of this
article. to pay such Appropriation or
expenditure within such fiscal year.
This provision shall not apply to ap.
preparations or expenditures to sup.
press instructions, defend the State,
or assist in defending tho United
States in time OF war.
10. Nothing in this constitution
shall be construed to prevent the Leg.
islature from providing stamp tax,
or tax based on income, occupation
licenses or franchises.
Section 2. The Secretary OF State
Is hereby ordered to give this propo.
sttion to be published in at least one
newspaper in every county In the
State where a newspaper is printed
and published for two months pre-.
ceding the next general election.
Section 3. This proposition shall
DO submitted to the electors % this
State at the next general election for
their approval or disapproval. All
official ballots used at such election
shall have printed or written thereon
the words, Fer the amendment of
Article 10 OF the Constitution, reiat-
ing to taxation" YES" mo" and
shall otherwise be prepared and sub.
United to the electors as may be 9th
erwise provided by law, and said bal
lot shall be received, counted, and
canvassed, and returns thereon be
made in the same manner and in aN
respects as in or may be provided by
law in the case of election OF State
officers.
| Section 4. II adopted by the cleo
tors of the State, this amendment
shall take effect January !. 1917.
Approved, March 20, 1915.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-09
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAX

Notice Is hereby given by the
Board of City Commissioners OF Lo-
gan City, Utah, of the intention OF
such Board to make the following de-
scribed Improvement to-wit
To lay and construct sewer lat
eral of concrete or vitrified pipe from
six co. to eight (s) inches in diamet'
err, and drainage line of four (p
inch tile on Second North street
from First West to Sixth West streets
In Sewer District No. 4, according TO
the plans and profles on file In the
office OF the City Engineer, and to de-
fray the cost and expense thereof
estimated at seven thousand i've hun
dred ($7,5OO) dollars by local as
sess) ment upon the lots, blocks ana
pieces OF land affected and benefited
by said improvements, to-wit'
Lots and 6, block 20, lots 3, o. !
and s block 81; lots and 6 block ~;
lots 8, 6, 7 and block 20; lots 3 and