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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
SUSPECT HELD
IN SHANGHAI
SHOOTING

With one OF the suspects locked
up Oh a charge of homicide, and In
vestigation in progress for another
man. local police believe they will
soon have the mystery OF the shoot
ing last Tuesday, OF Thomas stan
chal. In front OF the poolroom at No.
40 Cherry.st, cleared up. The
brother of the slain man. Steve
SHANGHAI. had the warrant issued.
sufficient evidence being at hand TO
arrest lyric Nlka. alias Nick Butch
er. Nika was detained last Wed
nesday, but was released when
SHANGHAI made an ante-mortem
statement TO Police Capt John Den
man, 20 the effect that an Italian
Tony Garofalo. had fred the 10
shots which resulted in Stanchafs
death.
Garolalo is believed to have md
den in the Detroit Italian colony
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
YPSILANTI

Mr. and Mrs Lewis James, Of
Brooklyn, y y. VIII arrive Mednes.
day 10 visit. his parents Mr. 3nd
been singing ali through the month
IN ia. tabernacle at thnutauqua.
The average audiences have mum
bercd 5000 people .,.,
Many from lpsiianti are planning
10 attend the LcnaWre county fair.
10 h~ held on the Adrian fair grounds
sept. Is 10 ~
The funeral Of George citizens
former Cherry Htil resident. whose
death occurred sunday in Milford.
WAS held today In Plymouth
church Tho deceased ~ survived 10y
"A wife and several childrep. -
william Gray - very III with an
attack ~ rheumatism at the home
OF Foster Hammond. on South
Postmaster John Mccain. on Mon.
day. received his commission from
President Wilson MT. Mccain sue
ceeded Richard owen. who rettres
after four years and three months
Of most satisfactory service.
city Treasurer VIM. knight Tucs-
day turned over the delinquent tax
roll 10 the city marshall who VIII
now collect an additional per cent
for hts trouble,
Mrs Charles BroininE left Mon
day. for visit In Musksgon.
-Four hundred invitations have
been issued Cor the marriaEc ~ Ms
and Mrs W II SherZ"r, 20 char lrs
Lamb. Thursday evening. Aug 10.
at the Congregational church. Mr.
LIANT & Sons. gr6cers
Mrs william Mcanw"l and Mrs.
Barton Withhll. az Lansing. were In
the city Tuesday TO attend the fu-
neral OF the late Harry Daschncr.
Mrs George Dunn and children. OF
TEXAS. who have been visiting her
sister. Miss .Martha Rappelyr. have
gone to Britton, TO visit Mrs Cass
ZeluT
john Bonnet. Of Pittsourg. Pa
will arrive in a few days 20 visit his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bonnet
at Carpenters Corners.
The Intense heat OF sunday and
Monday II believed 10 have entirely
destroyed the caring out process 81
the corn yields and farmers in the
surrounding Vlcinlties state they VIII
harvest no corn Pastures on high
places are ali dried out and cattle
are being fed AS in winter from the
barns. Luckily the hay crops were
bumper yields and most farms have
probably raised enough for the years
feeding
The Friends Church Missionary
society which was 10 have met We'd
nesday afternoon has, because OF the
heat, been postponed until sept. s
The marriage OF Miss Emma Slmp-
son. member 81 the arm of NJ. A r
Simpson. milliners. and ". CorteI
Moore. prominent lumber man ni
Jackson was solcWnlzcd Monday nj
8 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal
church with tho pastor. Dr. Md
" Lesson. officiating The couple
were attended by Mise Elizabeth
Simpson. librarian nj tho Normal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

Like most naval things. the broad
collar that is n part OF a sailors
uniform, bad it's origin in strictly
unitarian purpose. In the days OF
the American revolution. and long
afterwards. sailors wore their hair
in queues. which hung down their
backs. AS the sailor had 10 pur-
chase his own uniform, and as the
grease with which the hair was
anointed had an unhappy knack OF
spelling clothes and thereby depict
ing Jacks store OF ready cash, he
evolved shield OF blue jean cloth,
which hung over the jacket and
took all the grease, and which had
also the advantage OF being cheap
and readily washed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
RIVER ROUGE

pr AMI Mrs ] j.. Hamilton and
Or and Mrs Dickens and their FAINT
lics are having three weeks outing
at stony Point
Albert TomerHuz was arraigned on
Tuesday morning before Justice
Burke on drunk and dfsorderly
charge.
Supervisor Frank Y Lafferty viii
bring up before the next meeting OF
the Ecorse township board the qucS-
tion ~ repairing the Rouge river
bridge at West Jefferson ave,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

health authorities. Monday. The
two-year-old child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Emley is affected with a
mild form Of the malady, II is said.
Thus far since the outbreak of the
disease. e cases of infantile par
alysis (poiomyelItis) have been re-
ported in Windsor. Sandwich and
Ford.
All OF the cases reported are of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

three or six months. and in the 9th.
or of savings bank depositOIs.
The average commercial bank
with a capital of si,000.00G upon
which IL pays 10 PEI cent YEAR,
may have deposits Of ST., 900, 600,
ana II the banks earnings were dis
tributed 10 the depositors. its show
ing would not he a good as that
of The savings bank
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
MILK SHORTAGE
rs THREATENED
IN WYANDOTTE

Unless rain comes WITHIN N'Iy
fav, dnvs the milk situation promia"s
To- become really acute here. Lara"
cteamerlcs say the supply - rapidiy
decreasing Pastures are burned ahu
the cattle must he fed dry I"duef'
while nies in great numbers. ann''S
ing the cows stop them from eating
ruesdAy one ~ the clty's larH"si
crcamerie. had no MIX left after the
nseond delivery
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
SUBURBAN NEWS

and John simpson, OF Detroit, sister
and brother OF the bride. Following
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
left for lake trip. 10 Menominee,
after which they VIII be at home in
a pretty home on Biddle-ave.. Jack
son.
Mrs Bertha Cross and Mrs Alice
Kemp have returned 70 their homes.
In Warsaw, y. Y. after visits at the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

PrtntinR--the plain nest kind--thoe
u right--Times Job Dept.--Main lG09
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

II is distinction to be kept in
mind
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01

LOOKING AV THEM, I sAW EE AAo THs-
LErr SHOE on THH RIGHT VooT AND
RIGHT SHOE on vhe. LEFT FOOT, 80
,SAiD: IVY BOX YOU HAVE THOSE
SHOES ON TIE WRONG FEET"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
TRENTON

PRESBYTERIAN Nomcn's AUXILIARY
viii meet Thursday evening at
o'clock In the parsonage.
The EpwOrth league VIII hold n
business meeting Tuesday night I'm
the NJ r. chapel
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
ONE NEW CASE
OF SCOURGE
IN WINDSOR

One new case Of infantile par
alysis was reported to the Windsor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-01
Nv sINNOTT.

the mild form. and no death az yes
resulted Extra precautions are be-
ing taken by Ontario health authoriI
ties TO prevent the plague FROM
spreading. Children under 10 year1
of age are prohibited from congrt'
eating in theaters, Fairgrounds o.
other public places. -
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
NEWARK MAN INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Aug. bert Grow, aged
about 25 years, Of Newark, was pain
fully injured in an automobile late
Saturday night when returning 20
Newark from Wilmington. The car
was being run by a young man by
the name OF Tweed and there we're
several in the car in addition to Crow
and Tweed The accident happened
while running through the woods
Just south OF Elsmere. The strong
lights on a big car approaching from
opposite direction apparently blinded
Tweed He pulled out too far on the
side and the machine collided with a
telegraph pole. The occupants we're
thrown out and one young man in
addition to Crow was injured, he sus-
tanning a cut knee.
Grow was removed TO the Delaware
Hospital where It was found that one
ankle was injured. The X-ray will
be used today to learn If any bones
we're broken.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

second prize, scarf pins third prize, caps
fourth prize box CIGARS fifth prize, ?
bottles wine; sixth prize, bottle wine.
Foot race, ladies, open to all; in charge
OF J. 7. Hamilton.
First prize, cut glass; second prize
two napkin rings; third prize, picture;
fourth prize, three Turkish towels; fifth
prize, box candy.
Shoe race, men employees only. In
charge Of R. +. Edwards.
First prize, pair trousers; second
prize, briar pipe; third prize, wallet
fourth prize, neoktiei fifth prize, two
bottles wine; sixth prize, bottle wine.
Potato race, ladies, open to all. In
charge of ]. f. Hamilton.
First prize, FIVE pounds coffee; second
prize, box candy; third prize, picture;
fourth prize, three Turkish towels; fifth
prize, pennant
Three-legged race, men, open to all. In
charge of c. A. Green.
First prize, six Turkish towels second
prize, two neckties; third prize, two bot
ties wine.
Sack race, men employees only.
First prize, umbrella; second prize,
pipes third prize, pipe and casei fourth
prize, flashlights fifth prize, necktie and
clasp.
Pie-eating contest. band stand, open to
all In charge of Fred w. Samworth.
First prize, three neckties second
prize, merchandise; third prize, three
Turkish towels; fourth prize, necktie
fifth prize, BOBBY.
Box social, band stand. In charge Of
G. F. Mailman
Boxes will be auctioned on TO the high
est bidder and contain novelties and
valuable prizes. Auctioneer, Sheriff
Stidham.
Pool tournament, in charge of F. G.
MacSorley and King Bethard.
Winning team, final, $500 in gold
winning team, preliminary, $3.50 in gold
winning team, preliminary, $3.50 in gold
losing team, box cigars.
Dancing, open to all, in charge of w
II. Roth and l.. II. Hance. Prize waltz
first prize, gentleman, silk umbrella
second prize, lady, $3.50 in gold. Spot
dance-First prize, gentleman, boz
cigars; second prize, lady, box candy
Fox trot-First prize, gentleman, sill
shirt; second prize, lady, center piece
Spot dance-First prize, gentleman, sill
hose; second prize, lady, season ticket
Savoy Theatre.
Grand drawing at theatre.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

crew granting Riley a handicap Of
one minute in a three-mile sculling
contest
Back in the days when Hanlon.
Courtney Ten Eyck, Plaistead and
Wallace Ross were rated the greatest
in the world Riley was making his
tory with his oars.
Old timers recall his feat OF row.
ing two miles in 13 minutes 21 IL
seconds 40 years ago. when he won
the amateur championship at Sara
toga. That record has never been
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
BID S12. .1O5 FOR 115-ACRE
KENT COUNTY FARM

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Aug. AT a public
sale here on Saturday of the ll5-acre
farm of the late Robert H. Sipple,
spirited bidding was indulged in. The
farm was offered in three parts. with
the privilege of the executor refusing
any or all bids made separately and the
farm after such bids We're made was Of
fered as whole. The first part of Y
acres, including the dwelling, was bid
in for S. 800 by Cove Short, of Little
Creek Tract No. 2, being lands on the
opposite side Of the road containing 3s
acres, was bid in at s3905 by John B.
Hutton. A strip of woodland, adjoining
No. 2, containing five acres, was bid IN
bv John B. Hutton. The entire sale
amounted 10 sl2,l0o. On being offered
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

broken. In addition 20 setting this
mark Riley scored a victory over the
peerless Hanlon
To-day Riley. who in fair weather
from early in the spring until late In
the fall takes a five-mile daily row
on Saratoga Lake. is in as good
shape as scores of younger aspirants
for rowing honors His muscles
are in good trim and his skill and wa
termanship vastly bettered by the
countless times he has sat in his
single.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

James H. Riley is 20 years of age
but he's only as old as he feels Right
now the veteran oarsman of Saratoga
Lake is feeling pretty cocky.
Ever since he won his first scull-
ing title. 40 years ago. Riley has dof-
fed his hat to no man at rowing and
annually has hurled challenges at
oarsmen Of all ages. His latest
Comeback" July 20, was arranged as
a handicap affair. with Jim Rice. 54,
coach Of the Columbia University
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

Look among the Want Ads today
and see il the very place for you is
not advertised as needing a chauffeur
and. II not. why run a Want I'D OF
your own and tell the owners that you
are in the market now ana you will
soon be fixed for the entire auto sea-
son ADV.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
CARPENTER INIrREn.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Aug. flames V.
Boyer while az work az the Dover
Lumber Mill. was struck by a heavy
board and suffered a dislocation Of
the shoulder.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
BASEBALL PROSPECTS
National Leagne. .

Chicago at New York. cloudy.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, cloudy.
Cincinnati at Boston, cloudy, two
games
St. Louis at Philadelphia. cloudy.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
American Inarnn-

New York at Cleveland. clear.
Boston at Chicago, clear.
Philadelphia at Detroit, clear.
Washington az st. Louis. clear.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

as a whole at the amount the three
tracts brought, James II. Sipple the ex.
ecutor, bid in the entire farm for
Sl2. los.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
Wall PAPER.

DooMs PAPERED. s2.25 AND Up. WORK
IL guaranteed. II. shames. 30. ios North
Jackson 81. Phone. 4a21-I. marit-f.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

the 1899 Cleveland team or the 1890
Pittsburgh Club. both Of the National
League, was the worst ever organized.
Both were terrible.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

West. Betcha this bird never did his
spring training for the job counting tnel
crowds at the Philadelphia Athletics
park.
d
Fielder Jones is pretty lucky to :
have a Davenport 10 fall back upon.
q
Golfer Jack Hoag says the last hole at
the Indian Hill course is a grand test.
Wonder If he means the nineteenth
Hackenschmidt, the wrestler, is q
prisoner in Germany. The Kaiser can
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

A prof at the University OF Ahchi-
ban estimates that there are 4'56l ,seo,
PAS. .057 .63S.245 house flies in the Middle
Evening journal., 1916-08-07
SANITARY WORKERS.

NJ X. KELTER-sANITARY ODOR.
Vls LESS EXCAVATINa.
Ofice s. W Cor Fourth and West sts.
D. 4 A. Phone. 51Is. nct21.t.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

Everybody down East is taking q
Rnning jump at Mattys Reds. Pretty
sesr time 10 start yelling for the Old
Masters scalp.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

win over lot Of people by keeping up
this good work.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

The age of miracles has not passed.
Harry Stone, in far of Australia, has
found some one he can lick.
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

Hackeuschmidt, the WI
prisoner in Germany. Tn
Evening journal., 1916-08-07

PiHp stepped into one of Dauss' fast
shoots for a home run.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
TACOMA MAN WINNER
 IN FIRST CLASH

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.-Fred- erick Wallace Sharon, of Tacoma, Wash, salesman, won an initial vic tory today in his legal battle for a half of the $2,OO0,OO0 estate left by Frederick w. Sharon, whom the Ta- coma salesman says was his foster father. The superior court here ruled that Mrs. Louise Tevis Sharon, wid- ow and chief claimant of the Sharon millions, must make deposition be- fore attorneys for the contestant. The Tacoma man was not mention ed in the will distributing the fortune built up by former United States Sen ator Sharon and consisting mainly of San Francisco real estate and some securities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Editor Is on Trial

THOMPSON FALLS, Mint. Dec. 2. John Manire editor of local news paper, went on trial today on a charge of having induced Miss Edith Colby, a reported, to kill A. c. Thom- as, politician. Manire acting as his own attorney, told the court that Prosecuting Attorney Parks. of San- ders county, and A. s. Ainsworth. manager of the paper, who is having induced Miss Colby to shoot Thomas, were guilty of perjury in seeking to have Manire's trial continued. Judge J. M. Clements, of Helena. who is presiding, stated that there was noth- ring before the court concerning the matter, and later overruled a motion of the prosecutor for a continuance. The selection of jury was begun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
BLONDE ESKIMOS MAY
 ASSAIL THEIR DISCOVERER

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Fear that the blonde Eskimos may prove a men, ace to his expedition are expressed by Vilhjalmur Stefasson, the explorer, in a letter written from Cape Kellett, Banks Land, in the Arctic, and re- ceived today by Herbert J. Spindle, assistant curator of anthropology at the American Museum of Natural his tory in this city. Stefansson- wrote in part:
 we have had a falling out with the blonde Eskimos (Kaughhirjuar- mint) which is exceedingly unfortu- nate.
 ITO make matters tenfold worse contact with. the whites have given the tribe severe colds, something they had never heard of, and the last we knew they were on the verge of star vation because illness had prevented hunting. They believe we have be- witched them. and prayed us by dep utation to remove the witchcraft and allow them to get well enough to hunt again.
 Should any deaths occur. either from disease or starvation. the break with them will be serious"
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Antwerp Defies Government.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The common council of Antwerp has refused to deliver lists of the unemployed to the Germans according to a Reuter- Amsterdam dispatch quoting the Tel egraaf. AS a consequence. the dis patch says, the Germans are now summoning men of all classes for ex- animation as to the identity of their papers. These men are said to be given the choice of a German labor contract of three or six months or immediate deportation to Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Daily Weather Report.
Interior Trail Conditions. Valdez, Alaska, Dec. 2, 1916.

Fairbanks, 40, 4 inches of snow clear, calm, mail south a. m.
 Salcha, "A, 8 inches of snow; calm, clear, trail fair; N. c. auto south g a. m.; mail north a. m.
 Richardson, "A, showing, light west wind; trail smooth; Brogan and Woodruff north a. m.
 McCarty, 80, 2 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good.
 Donnelly, -22, inches of snow; clear, calm, trail fair, mail south 8 p. m.
 McCallum. -35, z inches of snow cloudy. high wind; storming on Del ta; trail drifted; mail north 1 p. m Paxson. -22; 10 in. of snow; clear, calm. trail fair; Warren freighter, double tripping over the hill
 Hogan, IS; inches snow; trail fair; stage south from Sour Dough 10 passengers. Gulkana. -33; clear, calm, tra.l fair; Lines and Charles south a. m Copper Center, -31; inches of snow; heavy fog; calm. trail good mail north 6 a. m. Tonsina. -32; 2 inches of snow clear, calm, trail fair; Rowbottom leaving g a. m. for Copper Center. Teikhell, -23; 10 inches of snow calm, clear, trail fair; no travel. Beaver Dam, 8; IA inches oi snow: trail good; no travel. Summit, -16; 40 inches of snow clear, high north wind; trail bad. Wortmans, -4; clear, strong north wind; trail rough and bare in places.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
TIDE TABLES.

Saturday, Dec. 2-- First High Tide, 6:13 a. m., so. Second High Tide SOS p. m., 70. First Low Tide, 12:27 p. m., 2.7.
 Sunday, Dec. B.
 First High Tide 7:11 a. m., S.4. Second High Tide 7:S8 p. m., 6.6. First Low Tide 0:30 a. m., IA. Second Low Tide 1854 p. m., 20.
 Monday, Dec. A.
 First High Tide 8:04 a. m., 8.9. Second High Tide 8:5S p. m.. 6.5. First Low Tide 1:31 a. m., 20. Second Low Tide 3:01 p. m., 10.
 Tuesday, Dec. 5-
 First High Tide 8:51 a. m., 9.3. Second High Tide. 10:04 p. m., 6.7 First Low Tide 2:29 a. m., 2.4. Second Low Tide 3:56 p. m., 0.2.
 Wednesday. Dec. c. First High Tide 9:35 a. m., 9.7. Second High Tide 10:57 p. m., 70. First Low Tide 3:21 a. m., 2.7. Second Low Tide 4:42 p. m., -O.5
 Thursday, Dec. 7-
 First High Tide 10:16 a. m., 9.9. Second High Tide 11:42 p. m., 7.2 First Low Tide 4:09 a. m., 2.9. Second Low Tide 5:23 p. m., -0.9
 Friday, Dec. B.
 First High Tide 10:55 a. m., 100. First Low Tide 4:51 a. m., 80. Second Low Tide 6:O1 p. m., Il.
 Saturday, Dec. g.
 First High Tide 0:26 a. m., 7.3. Second High Tide 11:31 a. m., 10.0 First Low Tide 5:29 a. m., 80. Second High Tide 6:37 p. m. II
 Sunday, Dec. 10-- First High Tide 1900 a. m., 7.3. Second High Tide 12:O6 p. m., 9.S First Low Tide 6:06 a. m. 3.1. Second Low Tide 7:11 p. m., -1.O
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Steamship Sailings

Admiral Evans-Sailed west from Valdez Dec. 2. rthwestern-Sailed west from Val dez Dec. 2. Admiral Watson-Sailed north from Seattle Nov. 30. Mariposa-Sailed north from Seattle Dec. 1. Admiral Goodrich-Sailed from Sitka Nov. IT, carrying freight only. south from Valdez Nov. 27.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
FOREIGN SHIPS REFUSED
 CLEARANCE WHEN ARMED

NORFOLK. Dec. 2.--The British steamer Coronado with a 12-pounder mounted, and the Italian steamer San
 Rosare, carrying 7.5 nm. gun,
 were depied clearance papers here today, pending instructions from the department of Washington. The commanders of both ships maintain that the guns are solely for defensive
 purposes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Northwestern Arrives. T

The steamer Northwestern arrived in port about o'clock this morn ing from the south, and" after re- maining' about an hour sailed for the westward. She carried no passengers for Valdez
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Getting Closer to Russia

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The Nation al City Bank has obtained authority from the Russian government to es- tablish a branch in Petrograd. It will be the second foreign bank in the Russian capital.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
ADMIRAL JEIILICO IS
 NAMED SENIOR LORD

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Admiral Jelli- co has been appointed Senior Lord of the Admiralty, succeeding Admiral Sir Henry B. Jackson, holder of the position since 1915, when Lord Fisher resigned. Admiral Sir David Beatty has been appointed to the po- sition of Admiral of the Fleet.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
ENGLAND PROHIBITS JEWELRY IMPORTS

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The king has signed a proclamation prohibiting the importation of jewelry and all gold and silver manufactures except watches and watch cases.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
STUD CROP IN IRELAND
 HAS BEEN A FAILURE

DUBLIN. Ireland, Dec. 2.-Ireland Is faced with famine, the result of its all important potato crop. The official estimates indicate a yield of at least a third and probably a half less than last year. The loss to the farmers through damage to potatoes is figured at $15,000,000.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Won't Recognize Poland.

PARIS, Dec. 2.-The Swiss govern ment has decided not to recognize the newly created kingdom oz Poland. according to a Swiss dispatch to the Radio agency. The dispatch adds that he decision will not, however, be made public until after the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Boy Shot by Playmate.

SEATTLE, Dec. 2.-Willie Coffey. aged 12, was accidentally shot yes terday by his playmate, Sylvester Ed dy, aged IA, and died in a hospital today. The boys were examining a pistol owned by young Eddy's father and which they found in a bureau drawer in the Eddy home.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
EATS THANKSGIVING
 DINNER WITH FAMILY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec D. President Wilson attended Thanks President Wilson attending Thanks
 church Thursday. and dined quietly at home with his family. In the eve
 the benefit of the Navy Relief So-
 ciety. t;"H!"'
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
Notice to Lodge Members.

Members of the I. O. O. F. and members of the Rebekah lodges are requested to meet at their lodge rooms Sunday at 10:30 a. m. to at tend services at the Congregational church. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-02
NAME KEMP AS
 THE MINISTER OF MILITIA

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 2.-A. E. Kemp, formerly minister without portfolio in the Borden cabinet. has been sworn in as Minister of Militia, to succeed Sir Sam Hughes.