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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

try for it by saying terms will have to be genuine before they will receive consideration.
 For the past two weeks the pur- ported outline of Germany's terms has been circulated among diplomats at Washington, but it has been re- garded by the entent embassies and most of the neutrals as "feeler." Briefly, the terms were as follows:
 Restoration of Belgium and North crn France, to be paid out of the sale of Germany's colonies to Great Brit ain; Alsace and Lorraine to be in dependent states; Trieste to be free port; Serbia and Rumania to be restored, and Serbia to have port on the Adriatic; the Balkan question and the status of Turkey to be sub jects for negotiation; disarmament and international police; freedom of the seas, with Great Britain in con- trol of the English channel until the projected tunnel is built between Dow CT and Calais.
 The origin of these so-called terms has not been disclosed but they are said to have been written by Foreign Secretary von Kuhlmann before his visit to Vienna, which since has been pointed to as strengthening the prob ability that they bear evidences of authenticity. The outline bears in many respects a resemblance to the general tenor of the peace proposals of Pope Benedict.
 What position the entente would take regarding such proposal is problematical. Some diplomats at Washington think it would present something susceptible of discussion. but of course, no official expression will be given out until definite terms are offered by the German govern ment. The premier of France recent ly asserted that France would demand the restoration of Alsace and Lorraine sheds some light on one phase of the purported terms and the demand of Great Britain that the Turk be ex- pelled from Europe leads one to doubt whether the allies will be willing to entertain any compromise. In some quarters the opinion is held that whatever Germany offers will contain joker and that the kaiser seeks to bolster up public opinion in Germany by again placing the responsibility for continuing the war upon his ene- mics.
 It may be, on the other hand, that the internal situation is such as to cause the German government to wish devoutly to bring about cessation of hostilities before the end of ano- ther winter; and if that is the case the terms will bear the stamp of sin cerity In any event, it is certain that the entente will reject any proposal that designs to end the war on terms other than their own.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

General December has long been known as the chief ally of Russia and with good reason. It is the frigid depths of winter, the frozen wastes and the fall and spring rains that have more than once won for the en- pire when the czar's army has failed. All nations-even Germany today have a wholesome respect for this brumal ally of the rugged Russian bear.
 Everyone knows how the great con- querer Napoleon, after over-running Europe. was utterly routed at Mos COW, his army of 680,000 men reduc- ed to 8O,000-not by the royal troops but by the polar winds and the heavy snows. In the present war the rains and snows have more than once prov ed barrier to Won Hindenbug. Even now the German general is unable assuming he has the reserves to spare To follow up his Riga victory with decisive blow at the capital for the reason that winter campaign against Russia is inadvisable if not impossible of success. The climate is greater factor than the armed resistance that would be met.
 Thus, while the government of the revolution is paralyzed by disloyalty. cowardice and intrigue, while two powerful factions contend for con- trol, while the very capital is in a state of martial law, Russia's hope is not to be found immediately in the army, but in the faithful ally, who is loyal year in and year out-General Winter.
 The Russian outlook is by no means encouraging but if the back to the German advance is permanent the same clements which checked and shattered Napoleon's invasion will have proved the deciding factor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
THE SIZE OF ATOMS.
Far Smaller Than Anything We Can See, Feel, Taste op Smell.

TUT omaHef than Anykhtha we Can
 See, Feel, Taste O Smell. In ways too intricate to be described here we have little by little got some knowledge of the probable size of atoms. They must indeed be exceed ingly small. For example. in a tea spoonful of water we have good reason to believe that there are very nearly a million million million million atoms thus: 100000, GOO .O0O, ,OOO, 900 100000. That number is so tremendously big that 1t Is beyond our ability to imagine 1t, even though we can write 1t down. It means, of course, that the atom is far smaller than anything we can see or feel or taste or smell. Indeed, the atom must be so small that if we im- agine tennis ball magnified to be forty miles in diameter the atsms fin 1t would then be no larger than grains of fine sand one one-hundredth of an inch in diameter.
 Only two or three of the kinds of atoms that we now know on earth ap- pear to be capable of splitting up into smaller ones.
 Of these atoms radium is the most striking example. It's "atoms' seem to be steadily going to pieces at such a rate that of an ounce of radium only half an ounce would be left after 1.67O years. So far as we know, the half that was lost would have turned finally into sort of lead, together with strange gas called helium. Each "atom" of radium perhaps yields one atom of lead and five of helium. More over. radium itself seems to be slowly formed from another still heavier ele- ment, uranium.-Theodore M. Richards in Youths Companion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
Eashion's Chan0Os.

Fashion in earlier times," we are in- formed by a student, originated in the royal courts. and most of the ab- surdities of fashion that we have in. herited began as efforts of the design CTS of royal garb to conceal certain royal deformities or blemishes. These absurdities are being rapidly dis. carded."
 Yes, 1t is now quite evident from the styles that humanity thinks 1t has nothing to hide.-Chicago News.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
U. s. THINKS IT HAS
 DYNAMITE ARTISTS

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24.-A report that the United States government of ficials expected with the capture of the gasoline schooner Anvil by an American warship off the Lower Cal ifornia coast to secure some of the men implicated in the blowing up of the black powder magazine at the Mare Island navy yard, was permit ted to become known today.
 Four hours after the Anvil docked only six of the thirty-four men aboard had been examined. What evidence the federal officials have to warrant the belief that some of the Anvils passengers were implicated in the navy yard explosion they refused to states.
 Two we'll known Industrial Work CTS of the World members. it was said by a federal officer, had been found on the Anvil. One of these, Charles Miller, recently crossed the border line at Tiajuana. Miller and the sec ond alleged I. w. w., John Grit, are said to have played prominent part in the recent labor trouble in Mon tana. What disposition is to be made of them is not known. Names of pas sengers aboard, outside of those of the two alleged members of the I. w. w., has not been permitted to become known. It was said no further infor- nation would be given out until the examination of all the men on board is completed.
 The Anvil is owned by w. Loisa & Co. of San Francisco, and was un- der charter to Bernard Hebling, of Los Angeles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
4 Master of Fiction.

What is Dobbleigh's general reputa- ton for veracity, BildadT' asked Hick- anlooper.
 "Well, it's this way" said Bildad, "if Dobbleigh could write the way he talks he'd have Sir Walter Scott and Alex ander Dumas dashed to the mast"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
Her Opinion.

"What did you think of my paper at the Browning clubP
 I thought it by far the best one your husband ever wrote for you."- Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
Old Salts,

Another couple was about to be launched on the sea of matrimony.
 'They don't seem bit afraid" some one back in the crowd observed.
 And why should they?" asked the gentleman next They've both been across several times."-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Mark Tatum, the we'll known old timer, arrived in Valdez yesterday from down-sound points.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

August Gravelle spent Sunday in town with his family, returning to the Granby mine at noon today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
Steam Power.

It is said that Anthemius, Greek architect and mathematician, knew the power of steam in 632 A. D.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's.
 Prices reasonable.
 Use Rexall Hair TonIc and you will use no other. Valdez Drug Store. If Just received all the latest popu- lar songs at G. o. Reinke's. If CITY EXPRESS. Phone 82; ready to transfe. taat baggage for you. If Complete line of Bulk Chocolates. Candy Kitchen. tt Bargains Tn souvenir spoons at Geo. O. Reinke's. u
 Ice cream every day. specials on Sunday at Hunts Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Grief haIlows hearts even while 1t ages heada-P- J. Bailey.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Carl Nelson and wife arrived ir the city from Ellamar yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

A nice line of Earthern Teapots at Rudolph's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24
Firmly Anchored.

Iris easier to drag rock from the bottom of the sea than the sentiments of right from the hearts of the people. Daniel Webster.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Complete line of Bulk Chocolates. Candy Kitchen. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Ice cream every day. specials on Sunday at Hunts Candy Kitchen. {.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

CITY EXPRESS, Phone 82; ready to transfe. taat baggage for you. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Bargains Tn souvenir spoons at Geo o. Reinke's. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-24

Just received all the latest pol lar songs at G. O. Reinke's.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
PROBING ACCIDENT WHICH
CAUSED DEATH OF GIRL
Miss Minnie Bradley, of PHILADELPHIA.
Dies After Automobile Mishap
Near Langhorne, Pa.

Coroner Bray, Of Trenton. In conjunction
with the Pennsylvania police today is con-
ductlhg an investigation to determine the
exact nature Of the accident that caused the
death Of Miss Minnie Bradley. twenty-nine
years old, 1906 Jefferson street The young
woman died last night in st. Francis Hosp
taL Trenton. from injuries received when
the automobile in which she was riding lost
wheel and overturned near Langhorne. Pa.
MISS Bradley was riding In a machine
owned and driven by G. II. Lofts. 2522
North Eleventh street The couple were ap.
proaching Langhorne from Philadelphis
when the accident occurred. The car struck
concrete cuvert and overturned I'm a
dl'ch' Lotts, who was only slightly injured
procured AID from nearby farmhouse, and
nus companion was taken TO Trenton She
dled on the operating table. as physicians
We're attempting to relieve the pressure on
her brain.
Lofts was able to leave the hospital after
he was treated. He was summoned to nolics
headquarters TO make a statement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
RUSSIA AND ITALY NEED
GUNS AND COAL, NOT MEN
So Declares High Officer Commenting
Upon Senator Lewis's Statement
Over Aid to Allies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.--"What Russia
wants now. and needs very badly, is guns
and munitions not men. and italy needs
coal and metals. Her man power reserve
Is not even in action"
That was the reply today by one Of the
highest ranking officers of the Army General
staff to the statement by Senator James
Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois. in the Senate
late yesterday that the United States
shortly would dispatch troops to Russia and
Italy The Lewis statement caused con-
siderable agitation here because of the fact
that the Illinois Senator had n lengthy con-
ference with President Wilson a few days
ago. The Senator today made it plain that
he was talking on his own responsibility
II believe we will send troops to all
fronts" he explained. but my statement
was on my own responsibility and was not
inspired"
Officials in touch with the situation were
inclined today to criticize sharply such
statements as certain to make trouble for
this country,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
u. s. FACES SHORTAGE
OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Specialists Asked to Give Serv-
ices in Passing on Qualifica-
tions of Drafted Men
MASHINGTON. Aug. Q.

A shortage of medical examiners to pass
on drafted men is feared in the office of
the Provost Marshal General An appeal
has been made to specialists, it was learned
today, to offer their services at the nominal
fee paid other examining physicians. The
maximum fee il 81 n day.
To clear up any msundersta nding about
persons called in the draft who may have
been so unfortunate as TO have been con
victed Of some slight offense against the
laws of the community, It was stated at the
office of the Provost Marshal General con-
viction for misdemeanor is not n bar to
service in the national army. Merely be-
cause a man happens to be in Jail serving
term for something less than felony
will not excuse him from liability, either
Ii was decided today he must appear for
examination Immediately upon being re.
leased from jail
So that members of local boa sls will not
have to pass on the qualifications of their
own relatives. it vyls decided today that il
an applicant is related to two members of
the hoard he may he transferred to an ad-
joining board for examination,
SO much expense to the Government has
been incurred in distributing foGns for filing
exemption and discharge claims that it was
decided to discontinue ye free distribution
of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
PLAN JOINT CONTROL
OF ATLANTIC TRAFFIC
shipping Board Chairman Talks
Ways and Means With
British Expert
WASHINGTON. Aug. 4


Connop Guthrie, traffic executive OF Brit.
ssh Government shipping interests, conferred
with Chairman Hurley. Of the Shipping
Soard, today In an effort TO plan joint
control OF transatlantic freight rates.
In addition to rate control, II IL planned
20 effect such cooperation between Ameri.
can and British shipping interests that the
utmost economy In space will be provided
At present, II was pointed out. ships often
return TO the United States from British
ports only partly laden.
Legal experts OF the shipping board are
now engaged in searching present laws TO
ascertain exactly how far the board can
30 In controlling rates from American to
British and other European ports Through
Mr.. Guthrie, corresponding rates viii be
placed on shipments from Great Britain 20
the United States.
Economy OF space. 10 prevent tying up
and undertaking vessels when every inch
Of hold space Is urgently needed IN only a
problem Of cooperation. II was stated No
additional authority is required 10 effect an
agreement with British shipping control
representatives. II WAS declared. and that
phase, Of the situation will he cleared UP
as fast as all the needed facts are avail
able.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
CAMDEN WOMAN DIES
IN AUTO DASH TO HOSPITAL
Jitney in Rush Trip Knocks Down and
Injuries Pedestrian

Mrs. Katharine Lutz. sixty-three wears
ola or 7Ol Ferry avenue. Camden, died in
the jitney of Jacob Silverman, of I2I6
Everett street, Camden, after the machine
s.ruck and injured Mrs, Annie p. Nelson,
tnirty-hve years old. OF 409 South Third
street, while Silverman was driving Mrs
Lutz to the Cooper Hospital
The woman was stricken at the Fedora,
street ferries. Camden and SIlyerman n
placed her In his car and started for The
hospital At Third and Federal streets
Mrs Nelson stepped in front Of the car
man aided her into the car and contin,,as
to the hospital, but Mrs Lutz was dead
when they arrived. Mrs. Neclson was
treated for lacerations of the head ana
body and for shock. silverman gave him
seai up TO Policeman Miller. but was re-
leased on his own recognizance, Coroner
Pratt said Mrs Lutz died from he.rt
disease. "eart
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
COLONEL SNYDER BUSY
TRAINING HIS ENGINEERS
Men Make Up Lashes for Con-
struction of Bridge Across
Lake Conewago

e H.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank A. Snyder in
command of the Engineers outfit Of the
Pennsylvania divisions auxiliary units in
camp here today announced an ambitious
schedule of training for his men. Passing
from the course Of tying knots, they have
taken up making lashings in preparation
for the construction Of a bridge across
Lake Conewago which is but a short dis
tance from the camp. Colonel Snyder said
today he had no information as to the COM
ing here of the companies necessary to COM
plete his outfit. and the work of instruction
would be continued without regard to the
absent command
As the result Of the completion Of the
ammunition train by the muster Of the
last companies last evening the camp now
boasts Of n third complete outfit, the hos.
ptal and motor-supply units having previ-
ously been fully organized and equipped
All organizations have gotten down to
hard work in the way Of drills in prepara-
tion for the call which will send them from
here to the Augusta, Ga, mobilization
camp.
A military ball is planned for this eve
ming in the park auditorium by Philadel.
phia Truck Company No. 3, of the Motor
Supply Train Music will be furnished by
the Philadelphia Military Police Companys
orchestra.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
KNOX'S LIMERICK SPURS
HOUSTON TO QUICK REPLY
Senator Drops Into Poetry and Secre-
tary Comes Back With Natural
History Problem
By n star Correspondent,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 9--Senator PbiIan-
ger = Knox today, just before starting to
motor to his home in Valley Forge, han
pened 10 meet an old friend who had been
working on the intensive canning campaign
winch Secretary u. F. Houston Of the De
partinent Of Agriculture, has been recon. -
nehdlng The Senator commented with en-
tnusiasm on the splendid effect of this cam.
nH'Fn and all that the newspapers have
been doing to make II a success He sent
ms compliments 10 Secretary Houston, saw
ing mat he was reminded of the famotis
old bit Of doCgerel:
"A Gamer exceedingly canny
t'ne "'0rnin~ exclaimed to his granny
canner can can everything that he can
SUI Gamer cant can can. can he "
When the message was conveyed 10 Seq.
retary Houston he remarked that the Sena-
Tor comment was exceedingly apropos and
appreciated and that he was sure the Sena.
tor was also familiar with the similar bit
of lore: w
III woodchuck would chuck all the wood
ne could chuck, how much wood would n
woodchuck chuck, II a woodchuck could
chuck wood?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
DISCUSS PROPOSED BRIDGE
AND TUNNEL TO CAMDEN
In Conference Governor Edge Urges
Cooperation of All Interests
Involved

SEA GIRT, Aug. 9,-Governor Edge and
the Delaware River Bridge and Tunnel
Commission met here for discussion of the
proposed joint work between the commits
sion and the Pennsylvania board authorized
to work for the joining by bridge and tunnel
Of Camden and Philadelphia. The entire
commission attended the conference, and
Governor Edge stated that they had dis
cussed at length the methods Of procedure
and the problem of financing the project
He suggested to them that they get to-
gether with the commission recently named
for the same purpose. in connection with
New Jersey and New York, and undertake
a cooperative method of work The COM
mission will also arrange conferences with
the Pennsylvania committee in the near
future,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
VIRGINIA'S RED-HOT
POLITICAL FIGHT ENDS
Lieutenant Governor Ellyson De-
feated for denomination by
Westmoreland Davis
RICHMOND. Aug q

hlct1MoNl -, aug. y.
Virginia today was smoothing ruffied
feathers after enc of the scrappiest COVER
norship fights the Old Dominion ever had
known.
Indications were the total vote would
run 10000, split as follows: Davis $4,000
Ellyson, $4,000; John Garland Pollard,
2l,o0O
Last-hour emphasis by Westmoreland
Davis that the prohibition issue was not
involved in the fight, and that he proposed
vigorously to uphold existing dry statutes
Strengthening them if necessary with
"reas asonable" legislation-was believed here
to have largely offset alleged questionable
efforts of DR.. James Cannon. of the Anti
Saloon League, to discredit Davis as
wet" candidate.
Prohibition, it was pointed out. could
have played no great part in the vote, as
large numbers of dry voters admittedly
must have swung to Davis to have given
MIN such substantial plurality
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
U-BOAT COMMANDERS
BARBARTSM CONFIRMED
U. S. Gets Official Report of How
Belgian Princes Crew Was
Murdered at Sea
WASHINGTON Anr q


Ohicial confirmation Of barbarism by a
U-boat commander was received by the state
Department today in n report on the sink
ing OF the British steamer Belgian Prince
The State Department announcement
Gays
A consular telegram to the Department
of state says that the British steamship
Belgian Prince was torpedoed without
warning 200 miles at sea on the evening
OF July 81. She was bound from Eng
land for an American port The crew
Of forty-four entered the lfeboats The
submarine emerged and took the captain
of the vessel prisoner.
The officers of the submarine asked
whether there were any gunners left on
board and ordered the crew of the Belgian
Prince on the submarine. The men of the
submarine searched them for weapons
threw away the oars of the lifpboats and
ordered the crew to remove their life pre-
servers The submarine proceeded for
fourteen miles and tnen submerged.
browning the crew except William Smell,
colored, Of Jacksonville, Fla the CHIEF
engineer, and a Russian
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-09
AMERICAN FIELD HEADQUARTERS

aug. w.
The Star Spangled Banner" and The
Marseillaise" reverberated through verdant
valleys today as American Sammees and
French polus raised their voices In song.
The sammees and poilus picnicked to-
gether on an ancient battlefield. Renowned
French and American soldier bands crashed
out the national airs OF the two countries,
accompanying the men as they sang demoo-
racy's defiance to the enemy In what was
one of the most unique celebrations that has
occurred since the Sammees landed.
American Chow wagons" cooked for the
poilus. while French field kitchens cooked
for the Sammees, In Difference to the
French custom, the Americans dipped their
field cups into barrels Of red wine. fur
nished by the French, and drank to democ-
racy's victory.
American and French officers toasted
each other with champagne. Though It
was a picnic Of Frenchmen and Americans
the British were remembered. The bands
played "Tipperary." and husky throats
Joined in the chorus Of the Tommies' first
battle song.
Sweeping over this scene OF good fellow
ship came constant rumblng sounds, fol-