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ing turned as he felt a light touch on
BUYING A TAG.

will you buy a tag?" Richard Harv-
his arm, and saw standing beside him
a tall, slender girl OF about twelve
years.
NO" he snapped. impatiently. as ne
started towards the store door, in spite
Of the girls voice which was wonder
please began the girl again when
he stopped her by saying, II tell you
l have no money for such things. SO, l
For a moment his eyes glanced at
her, and as IL attracted by singular
fascination ssInai he SAID gently Walt a
thing about her face which he could
not resist, the beautiful blue eyes were
strangely sad and her pretty haxen
curls blowing against her cheeks seem
ed only to add to the air of detection
about her. He noticed her thin cloth
Ing and saw that she was actually
shivering.
For minute he hesitated. and then
said, Come with me and I'll see about
buying some or your tags.
There was something commanding in
his tone, and she followed him obedi-
emily to the side of the pavement and
allowed him to help. her into a large
automobile. After giving n few direc-
her. closed the door and asked, Now.
won't you tell me your nance"
"Eielct Herndon." she said. simply
at the tall man at her side. You see.
mother. is dead and my father is very.
very Ill. We used to be rich, but then
his pictures and at last he decided to
leave England and come over here to
America. We are even poorer over
now III have to sell tags. because
the doctor. says daddy can never work
any more"
Richard frowned. She was crying
now. and of all things he disliked. It
was to see some one crying.
There. there. don't cry, Violet; I'm
going to see. your father and perhaps
his pictures" he said soothingly. TAX
ing one Of her hands into his own
strong, white ones.
how she felt. She only knew he was
speaking TO her. that her father was
going to get we'll. and that her hand
good. this great big man. and she Won
dered IL he were kind like this to every
.ioh, OH" she gasped, you are so
nice. SO awfully nice. that daddy and
can never repay you.
Violet told him where she lived; and
fore rickety old tenement and they
went in the house together
About half an hour later Richard
dpoye away awe of Flow seR Rsp aSa he s fes
happier than he had ever been before
He had left all the money necessary
for, the comfort OF the two-the man
and Violet is going to have me for
music teacher" he thought. then
wondering what his friends would say
about him-the rich young society man
educating poor little street waif
Then ne thought Of Vioet's pale lit
tie face and how joyous she had look
ed whom he told her of his plan. "Oh,
oh! you're so NICE" she had smiled
And that settled 1t
And ! would have missed all the
joy OF giving" he whispered. "if she
hadn't asked me to buy tag
LILLIAN e. FRANKLIN.
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a LITTLE RED CROSS GIRL.


Once there was little girl whose
name was Virginia Clark. She was
very good to all children. One day
Virginia's little cat got her foot mash
cd. Virginia bandaged It up so very
nice that 1t soon got we'll. Her mother
told her that across the water a lot
OF soldiers got wounded and had no
one TO care for them. Virginia said,
Mother can ] go across the waters and
help the people. Her mother said, Your
father is dead; you have no money.
This was very sad, for Virginia. who
wished to help some dying person She
was ten years old. Her mother got
wounded cutting one winter day. Vir-
ginia cut out OF her red undorskirt a
little red cross. On tho bottom OF it
she put, am here to help ali wounded
soldiers who ar. helping our country.
Vlrginia's mother died. but she became
a Red Cross nurse and got many hon
OTIS. MAMIE CABELL.
200 Brooklyn Avenue, Highland Park
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FREDERICK WILLIAM MILTz.
THE LIFE OF A RED cross NURSE.

All was ready. The steamer started
on Among the passengers on board
was Red Cross nurse. Her name
was Jane keeler. She was on her way
to France.
Miss Keller had been on board about
ten days, when the place she had long
cd for came IN view. She landed at q
good-sized harbo- and then hurried off
10 Red Cross corps that was about
TO start to the front.
When she reached the hospital she
saw the wounded soldiers. They were
terrible to look at. A man dying of
gangrene lay grooming on bed. One
man with no legs lay patiently wait
ing on another. A mans arm was be-
Ing cut of. and for the amusement OF
the ward, he would keep saying Mon
Dieu"-my God. The opera singer said
he would sing his death song. Another
man said he would dig his grave, while
yet another man said he would be chief
The nurse was a great help in the
hospital.
! will close now on this scene and
tell more some other day
MARGARET HOLT
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BABY LOGIC.

She was ironing her baby's new gown
Maid Marian four years old,
with her brows puckered down
In painstaking frown,
Under her tresses of gold.
1t was Sunday. and, nurse coming in,
Exclaimed in a tone OF SURPRISE:
Don't you know it's a sin,
Any work to begin
On the day the Lord sanctined?"
Then lifting her face like a rose,
Thus answered this wise little tot:
Now. don't you suppose.
The good Lord. He knows,
This little iron amt hot?"
BEATRESS HARRIS. e
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Writing for tho Club,
Dear Editor..I wrote a letter. last week
t 70 you, but ! didn,t send 4 until Friday. i
90 want to BEGIN writing and drawing soon
want TO soc my name In the paper some.
timos. From your new member
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TO ANNOUNCE CONTEST WINNERS
NEXT SUNDAY.
My Dear Girls and BOYS:

My Dear Girls and Boys:
Here is your editor home again from
vacation. and this week 1 am going
over carefully all the contributions for
the Red Cross Contest and decide on
the winners Of the gold pieces. l am
very sorry that SO many Of you mis-
understood the date of closing. for a
number OF fine articles came in after
1t was too late. You must watch this.
children. Sometimes the contest only
lasts for one Sunday and you must
always try to send your work in on
time, not trust to getting it. in later in
the week.
Write and tell me what you are doing
with yourselves this summer. All the
children that l saw in the North were
digging In their gardens and back
yards. They were very patriotic-look-
ing. Maybe / just haven't seen yours.
YOUR EDITOR.
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"rHE srAR-sPANGLED BANNER
1 suppose that everybody knows the

suppose that everybody knows the
Song called 1.-THE Star-Spangled Ban
ner." 1t was written by Francis Scott
Kew, lawyer. In the War OF 1912
the British and Americans fought a
great battle in the State OF Maryland
Key was n general of the American
army, and his side was beaten. Key
had G friend in this battle who was
taken prisoner by the British orr one
of the British ships. Key went to the
ships with flag OF truce. but when
he reached them they were starting
out to take the city of Baltimore. The
british commander would not let him
so back for fear that he would tell
the Americans their plan. The British
tried for some time to take the little
fort near the city. but at last they he
came discouraged and stopped fighting.
During. this. battle Key was kept a
prisoner but he could see tho Ameri-
cans waving their flag over the little
fort AT last he grew tired and went
to HIS bed p92nl. Key was very happy
when he lc"H:-d out the next morning
and saw ii american flag still flying
He wa so happy that he took an old
letter from, his rocket and wrote on
the back OF ! The song, called "The
Star. Spanglcd Banner." After the bat
tie Key was allowed to go ashore. He
wont to the city Of baltimore, Here
lie gave this song to a friend OF his,
who took Il TO . printing ONCE and
had It printed on broad sheAt OF
paper. IS LAURA GREGORY.
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THE MAGIC FIN.

Once there lived a very old woman,
who had one boy named Fertinanx. but
all OF the boys called him Mandy for
short. Soon his mother died and left
him one piece OF gold and a pin. This
pin was a magic pin, and Mandy knew
1t. He took II and bade II build him a
castle with ninety-nlnea knights to
guard 1t. Gne day some men came
and fought and killed Twenty-Five or
his warriors He Mandy then took
the pin. converted 1t into sword and
killed the other mon Of that terrible
army. He lived many years, but no-
body could capture the castle IS s. !,
- JoHN hENNOLDS,{ 81
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TOM, THE HERO.
In Three Chapters.
The Disappearance Of Moliie Carter.
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER l.
Once upon time there lived little
boy named Tom. Tom lived on a farm
and was very poor. His father done
what he could by selling milk and
working on the farm.
In the city lived rich girl, whose
name was Mollie Carter. Nollie was
eighteen years old and Tom was only
ten.
One night mysterious masked
Stranger with band of men came to
get Mollie Carter. They got through
her window and tied handkerchief
over her mouth. Then they took her
out and put her in an automobile.
Awakened by the noise. Mollles ia
ther and brother. whose name was
Jack Carter. jumped up and saw the
opened window. On the window sill
was a note. Jack picked it up and
read: Have taken your daughter away
where you will never find her unless
you pay big sum of money for her."
The Masked stranger.
At that instant Jacks father turned
around. Jack was not there. Who is
the Masked Stranger?
(To be continually
Composed by
CARROLL FLETCHER.
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A TRUE STORY.

We live Just across the street from
Hollywood, and ] love to hear the lit
tie bitdies sing. and have been listen
ing TO them all the spring. I want to
tell you the different kind of birds ]
have seen over there.
There is Mocking bird that sits
In tree just opposite our house. and
he sings Sometimes all day, and we
certainly do love to hear him. Then
there rare the Robins. oh, 50 many; a
few bluebirds, crows, blackbirds. wood
peckers, oceans of sparrows, with now
and then humming bird. and yell
low bird or two And it's SO nice to
have all Of them with their sweet
music. then for them to be killed. What
would the world be without the dear
little birds?
FREDERICK WILLIAM MILTZ
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Puzzle Department


]. Papel.
g. Ychrer.
3. Eapr.
1. Umlp.
5. Epcah.
s. Ubrymler.
T. Esmnprimo.
CHARLOTTE ANDERSON.
A CfiARADE.
My first Is In y. but not In best
My second Is in y. but not In even
My third Is in A, but not in answer.
My fourth Is In U. but not in use.
My fifth is in L, but not in Thelma.
My sixth Is in Y, but not in yes.
My whole 10 tho name of my dog.
LIZZIE LUBNER.
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THE WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Berkeley Williams. Jr.. Brunswick
Inn. Waynesboro. Va.
Anna Louise Leech. 81 Main Street,
Lexington. Va.
Mansfield Shackelford (please send
address).
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
THE FIRST GAS BALLOON.
Aerial Navigation Had Its Origin In
 Cavsndisa's Experiment.


 1t was on Aug. 1, 1767. that the Scotchman Black of Edinburgh filled q little bag with hydrogen gas and watched it rise to the ceiling of his room. and 1t was right then and there that the science of aeronautics was born.
 Cavendish had only little while be- fore proved that hydrogen gas was about eleven times lighter than con- mon air. and it occurred to Black that. such being the case. light bag inflat- cd with it would ascend. The expert. ment in his room in Edinburgh showed that his surmise was correct.
 It was not long after Black made his demonstration that MontgOlfier sent d silken balloon up into the heavens and watched it careering through space. and the following year, 17S3. the Mont solfiers-JOseph and Stephen-made d successful ascent in a balloon. The same year Charles ascended in a hy- drOgen balloon to the height of 9.770 feet.
 Ballooning from that moment was a success, and in an amazingly short time it became popular in all lands New York American.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Don't Know Their Own Names.

The case of witness at Kingston police court who did not know the name of the thuroughfare wherein he lived could easily be paralleled any day in LOndon's mean streets. More. in stances have been known where wife did not know her husbands. and con sequently her own name! In the easy going fashion of the poor streets peo pie are known by some short title such as Bill or Ginger. Very well: Liza from the pickle factory gets acquaint- ed with young man under such d name and eventually marries the said Bill or Ginger without ever knowing his peoples surname. Why. then. should these BOhemians trouble to learn the names of their own streets? London Globe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
WOMEN AS LETTER WRITERS.
They Are Better Than Men Because
 They Like to, Gossip.

They Like to, Gossip. : The art of letter. writing is consid cred by the French an essentially fem. mine gift, probably because for years l. was the only, means of literary ex- pression open to women. But the real secret of women's ability to write good letters is that they are not ashamed to record trifes.
 Men feel after they have described the weather and the state of their af- fections that they have done their duty A woman will tell what another wo- man wore. what her best friend said. who is runored engaged to whom. what two best enemies are not speak ing and add, maybe. the breakfast menu. In letters women give little of real life. and their correspondence is really written conversation.
 Letter writing is a delicate and diffi. cult art. for. aside from it's charming features. more harm has been done by the written word than by all the fool ish converse in the world.
 Unkind remarks written are hard to erase from the heart A foolish pro- testation of affection is shame and grief forever to the writer. Every in discreet written confidence Is a curse that will come home to roost with the inevitability of the barnyard fowl.
 Letter writing should be an art: the art of trifles. It should be the art of being interesting. but not compromis- ipg.-Spokane Spokesman Review.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
korea's Sinuinu Girls,

One of the attractive personages en- cOuntered in Korea is the singing girl. At the social gatherings and festivals of the wealthy she serves the guest:; and then sings. plays the guitar and recites.
 These girls. although from the hum. blcst order. are well educated from a Korean point of view. and their serv- ices are in great demand.
 They can be hired singly or ill mum bers, according to the needs of the host, and they enliven many feast which, except for their presence. would be simply an. excuse for gor- mandizng most Koreans being gross feeders.
 As religious and social festivals are occurring constantly in Korea. the pretty singing girls are kept busy. nc entertainments being thought wOrtE while without their presence.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1917
HANG ON.

Have you ever been possessed of a wild longing to break loose and rove; i; to get away from your environment, to change your condition? If you find your world heavy, if you feel that re- sponsibility is unbearable; or you feel that you cannot stand the climate of a Banana Belt" or otherwise you feel your ambition, your courage has deserted you; don't desert your post. Take the opportunity of your fife to exert your will and determination. Hang on and all will come right, and that means success.
 It has been wisely said that all worthy doing, patient and careful dO- ing reacts with happy effects upon the doer. While this is an old truth, it is well to be reminded of it once in a while for we are very apt to forget that persistence never fails to be re- Narded. In these days when our wa terpipes are bursted and we have the measles in the family, and we go about with cold feet; let us hang on i; better times are coming. Let us com pare our condition with that Of our neighbors and we shall soon find that it will pay us to hang on a while. Be- cause there is no place like home. - ketchikan Progressive-M Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
PROGRESS GOES
 TO SEATTLE FOR REPAIRS

Capt. Solness, of the fishing schOon- CT Zapora, arrived at Ketchikan re- gently and reported having met the power schooner Progress in Millbank Sound, en route to Seattle for repairs. The Progress started north towing the schooner Harold Blekum, but lost Ter tow off Cape Ommaney. The Ble- kum reached Seward some days later and reported the Progress lost. The Progress had a rough trip after part ing from her tow, losing her main- mast and some of her dories.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
THE HEATHEN's INDICTMENT.

What is to be said to the heather? An official of China, discussing the millions that his country is to spend for preparedness, says:
 "It is the misfortune of China that your Christian nations have forced upon us the staggerings costs of self defense"
 For thousands of years peace and honesty were the cardinal principles of the Chinese people, in their reli zion and in their social and national life It is only within comparatively recent years that China learned any thing about a banking system. Dis honesty meant such absolute ostra- cism that suicide was preferable t. existence in dishonor. But the na- tions decided to uplift the heather, and in order that they do not lift all she has got, China has got to go into the war game, if the Christian nd- tions will lend her the money and teach her how to scientifically cui throats.
 They simply won't let "The Yellow Peril' sleep.-Seward Gateway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
GERMANY PUBLISHES
 DIVER CORRESPONDENTS

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 16..--FrOm ai! article in the Tageblatt of Berlin, it is evident that the German govern
 ment has issued white book contain
 ing the exchange of notes with the United States government regarding twenty-six documents. It begins with the announcement of the Germany .>dmira lty of February ?, 1915, re t.arding the naval zone war and con cludeS with the note of May 5, 1916, delivered by Ambassador Gerard t', lnc German foreign office at Berlin.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
nISCOt FRS HUMAN
 SKELETON iN IAEU

SEATTLE. Feb. 16.-Whiie dis ging iii the yard of property i'll front Of i24S Twenty-first avenue west, R, Levoid. 4431, Twenty-third avenue, discovered the skull, arm and leg bones of human skeleton. according 70 report made to the police Mon day evening. In the opinion of Pa trolman Al Hope who investigate the bones appear to be those of all Indian and to have been buried for 50 years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
NEAR WAR BUT NOT HOPELESS.

While the President has attempted must be wilful assault before a blow is returned, there is no mistakiug the aiavity of the situation created by the handing of passports to the German ambassador and his suite.
 It is near war. and under most cir cumstances, would be an act of war, the result Of which TO On" is poSaH%sci of sufficient prescicnce to fcrecas, the results.
 Germany is not defeated nation, and probably will not be, even though every neutral should join with the al lies in an attempt to suhdue her. And if Germany is once attacked and not subdued one cannot question the dan ger of incurring the ill-will of that mighty power.
 It does not seem likely at tcis mo- ment we shall avoid participation in the European embroglio. Yet there is chance that the situation may clear and that the breach may not ex- tend beyond diplomatic discourlesy.
 Should the United States declare war upon Germany the part this na- tion would take would be largely fin ancial. It has neither ships nor men to send to the war zone. even if they were needed. But there is a great need for financial assistance. and this is the part in all probability which the United States would be required to take.
 And yet the situation might become graver almost in twinkling because there is no assurance that the Allan tic coast cities would not be visited by a hostile fleet of undersea boats once the United States had joined the En- tente powers.
 There will be stirring times during the next few days, and the interest which the people have at this moment is likely to increase with the unfold ing of the events of each new day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Notice to Creditors.


In the Matter of the Estate of Angus Chisholm, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned that on the 17th day of January, 1917, he was appointed aI- ministrator of the estate of Angus Chisholm, deceased, and the admins trator of the co-partnership estate of Angus Chisholm, deceased, and Frank Gustafson; that all creditors of said estates and all persons having claims against said estates are hereby re- quired to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to said adnl:nIs- trator at the office of Donohoe x Di- mond, said administrator attorneys in said matter, at Valdez, Alaska, the said office being 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 13.i day of January. 1917.
 FRANK GUSTAFSON.
 Administrator. Donohoe X Dimond. Attorneys for the Administrator.
 Publish Jan. 19, 26, Feb. ?, 9, 6. 5t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Ouch!

What seems to be the matter with your husband?" asked the doctor, as he removed his hat after entering the Gabb home.
 "I think he has the foot and mouth disease" replied Mrs. Gabb.
 "The foot and mouth disease" ex- claimed the Doctor.
 "Yes," replied Mrs. Gabbs, "All he does is kick and growl.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
GoIdsmith's Obituary Notice.

It would be difficult to find more quaint announcement of death than that published in an old newspaper in 1774, at the time of Oliver Goldsmith's demise.
 "1114. April 4. Died. Dr. Oliver Gold smith. Deserted is the village. The traveller hath laid him down to rest; the good natured man is no more: he stoops but to conquer: the vicar hath performed his sad office; it is mourn ful task from which the hermit may essay to meet the dread tyrant with more than Grecian or Roman forti- tude."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Long Way to Go.

vicar-I'm sorry to hear that you've been quarreling again with your wife. Giles. know she has a bitter tongue. but believe hers to be thoroughly gentle nature at bottom. Giles-MeDDe pa'son. mebbe. but she's terrible deep. London Answers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

GENERAL SALAZAR has sent the administration word that he is plan ming a raid upon the United States that will make the Columbus affair look like thirty cents. The General is evidently under the impression that he will be allowed the same privileges as Villa.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
BRITISH CONTINUE
 SUCCESSFUL RAIDS

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Advices froh. France state that the British troops on the Somme and Ypres fronts are still continuing to make successful raids on the German positions, and have captured several strong positions of Grandecourt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Discovered.

Who gave the bride away" asked Mrs. Jones of her daughter. who had just returned from the wedding.
 "Her little brother" replied the daughter. "He stood up in the middle of the ceremony and yelled. 'Hurrah. Blauche. you've. got him at lastr"- New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

WHILE we laugh at the ostrich we are a great deal like that noble bird by imagining that people do not see our faults.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
For Sale.

Lop-Eared Malamute Dog, Is mos. old, weight 103 lbs.; price f. o. b. Val dez S75.00. Address, Box 232, Douglas, Alaska. k3-1-17
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

MANY people who have wonder full command of language have never learned how to say "No."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

Rexall stand for par excellence, not alone in drugs, but every article sold under the name. The Owl Drug Store. if