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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-07-12
YOUNG EMPEROR IN
PALACE OF PRESIDENT.

Tien Tsin.-Hsuan Tung, the young
emperor, according to reports from
Peking, has taken possession Of the pal
ace occupied by President Ii Yuan
Hung and is surrounded by prominent
military leaders. A demand was made
upon President Ii that he resign In
favor Of Hsun Tung. The president
replied that he would resign In favor
Of the vice president, as he was un
able to resign in favor Of the emperor
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1917-07-12
Chinese President Flees.

Tsin, Tien. China.-Li Yuan Hung,
the Chinese president with two atten-
dants. escaped from the palace and
sought refuge in the Japanese lega-
ton.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-02-02

institutions, derived from sale OF
state lands. shall be invested in In
teresi bearing bonds and that only
the interest derived therefrom shall
be used by such schools and institu-
tons, the permanent funds to be kept
intact forever" Such law he
thinks would check the practice of
some of the beneficiary institutions
of investing their permanent funds,
not in interest bearing securities, as
seems to be- the clear intent of the
congressional acts. but in buildings.
improvements and in some instances.
in maintenance and operation. The
commissioner j. of the opinion that
thi, legislation j. all that l. needed I
safeguard these permanent funds ei-
feciivcly and to provide the revenues
of the various institutions. while per
hitting development of the lands
along logical business lines, not only
for the benefit of the schools and in
stituiions. but for the state as n
whole.
The report sets forth the amounts
paid into the income and permanent
funds of the various schools and in
situations. by years since establish
meni of the state land office and
these sums are beginning to run into
important totals, that of the common
srhool-, including income for the
period of the report being Sl,453.-
l1O.65. The grand total paid int"
all income and permanent funds.
from leases and sales. since estab-
lishment of the land office, is 3d.
9.503.Ol, of which amount about
one-half, or 1904. 1887 has been
paid in during the period of the re-
port of the fiscal wears 1915 and
1916.
VAST AREA UNDER LEASE
OF the l.000. 900 acres ol select
ed land, 1,0I2. 550.91 were under
income producing leases ON the da;e
of The report. leaving less than one
third of the original grants in the UNI
productive class. OF this latter u
large part of the states 100000 acre
oil exploration lease j. included. Tn
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-02-02
tcoxrrSuED From PAGE ONE,
FACTS CONCERNING
STATE LAND OFFICE

10 shift the burden nj development
from the state, which is able to bear
il, TO the shoulders of our citizens,
who may or may not be able TO beai
il, but Ia whom such a burden would
be heavy. While waiting for the re-
of the state to develop and raise our
land values. further increases of in
come for the use Of our schools
would cease. Should this
one sixth stand idle, including as il
does much of the most desirable
grazing and agricultural areas. the
advancement of the whole state must
inevitably be retarded. II ON the
other hand this princely domain Is
,ntelligently utilized and developed
the income from the lands will short
ly supper, not only our common
schools bu, will bear the greater part
of the burden of all our public instl-
tutions. thus relieving the people of
heavy taxation at the early stage of
development when tax burdens are
hardest Ia bear. Al the same time
the permanent interest bearing funds
will be- growing more rapidly each
year aud il. ~ is predicted, the time
should come when all the states
present land resource has been ex-
hausted. J., must inevitably be found
that the Iaie ha. more than balanc-
ed the account in wealth producing,
tax producing private property. of
practical use la self-sustaining
population. while our institutions will
have their revenues provided from
their interest hearing. invested. per-
manent funds"
PERMANENT FUNDS
URGES PROTECTION
The land commissioner renews n
recommendation made in orner re-
ports and also made by Governor
Mcdonald in all of his messages 10
the state legislature, that THE law
be so amended rs to provide that the
permanent funds of all schools and
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
SAYS
 NJ OFFICIAL LEAK INSPIRED BY NEWSPAPER MEN House Committee on Rules Cnani mOusly Vindicates Administration Officials from Charge of Having Prematurely Given Out Note.
INSPIRED BY NEWSPAPER ME

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24.--- The House Committee on Rules, which has been conducting the inves- tigation of the leak of the Presidents; peace note, today unimously voted to vindicate the administration and put lie officials and also the Presidents brother-in-law. Boiling. The test!- mony before the committee, in the opinion of the members. failed to con- meet any of the officials of the admin istration with the alleged leak, and tends to show that deduction of news rapel correspondents as to what the action of the President would be, was the source of the information transmitted to Wall Street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
VILLA PROCLAIMS WAR ZONE
 AND SAYS ALIENS KEEP OUT

JAUREZ. Mexico, Feb. 24.-Prnc- lamations were posted on the dead walls and distributed on the streets here last night signed by Francisco Villa warning everyone against enterr ing certain zones in Northern Mexico and warning foreigners of all nations to keep out.
 The proclamation added that for eigners would be given all the protec- ton possible in other portions of the districts, but that if they were robbed CT wounded during any fighting they would be victims of their own care aessness.
 [, Twenty-Five persons were arrested py Carranzaists after the distribution af handbills.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
URGES ACTION
 SECURE MONEY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS
Juneau Empire Urges Immediate Ac- tion by Commercial and Civic Bod ies in Territory to Secure Reinstate- ment of Appropriation.
Especial to the PrOspector.)

JUNEAU. Feb. 24.-Advices re ceved here from Washington state that the appropriation of $500,0O0 for Alaska roads and trails. attached to the Military appropriation bill. has teen stricken from the bill in the House. on a point of order, on the suggestion from Delegate Wicker sham that the appropriations for roads in Alaska by the Federal gov ernment did no good to the Terri tory.
 Acting on suggestion from Wash ington, the Empire. of this city, has issued a call to all commercial bodies, mayors and members of the common councils of the various towns and all citizens interested in. securing this appropriation, for roads in Alaska to wire Senator Chamberlain. chairmaD of the Senate Committee on Military affairs, urging that the item be rein stated in the. Senate.
 Tn connection with. this call the Empire declares that the failure of the government to make an appropri- ation at this time would be- disastrou to Alaska and would probably. result in the cutting. off of all appropriation: in the future for road work in the Territory It. is urged that: immedi- ate action be taken: by the various civ ic bodies in the Territory to impress upon the Senate committee the neces- sity of restoring this item to the bill.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
GERARD FEARFUL
 SHIP BE SUNK
GERMANY REFUSES SAFEGUARD
Ambassador Visits German Embassy at Madrid Seeking Assurances of Freedom From MOlestatiOn, But Gets No Satisfaction.

MADRID, Feb. 24.--Ambassado Gerard, who is here en route to the United States, expresses the fear that rhe Steamer on which he takes pas sage may be torpedoed by subma .ine, and urges all Americans to keep .,ff the vessel. He visited the German embassy here today and sought to earn if the German government had cuaranteed his safety. but without re- :,ult. His request that a destroyer convoy the steamer beyond the dan ger zone was refused. Germany bro- t charge of treason against the am :assador. which, it is believed masked desire on the part of the German officials to investigate the American embassy and seize the papers there, Gerard destroyed all documents in the embassy at Berlin with the exception of a copy of the treaty which Germany attempted to force him to sign, which ae is taking to the United States wiiG him.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
FIRE DESTROYS
 OMAHA BLOCK
LOSS ESTIMATED AT S15O, ,OOO.Oc
Explosion of Varnish in Furniture Destroys Entire BlOck-Guests ir Hotel Are Panic Stricken.

OMAHA, Feb. 24.-An explosion of varnsh in a furniture store here last night started a conflagration in the downtown business section entail ing loss of $75O,OOO. The entire block was destroyed, including ,wo hotels, which were filled with guests
 Panic reigned and the guests swarme.l from the hotels into the streets, m..ny of them in their night clothes. and in most instances lost everything they possessed. During the battle with the flames five members of the fire depart ment were seriously injured when a section of wall fell out into the street partially burying them in the debris
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
CABINET MINISTER'S
 POOL THEIR SALARIES

LONDON, Feb. 24.-FollOwing the precedent set by the Asquith govern ment, the ministers in the Lloyd George, government are pooling their salaries. The salary of the prime min ister is not affected by the arrange ment. Ministers will draw from the pool" about &3,000 each year. as compared with over f4,00O as the individual share of cabinet ministers under Asquith. The smaller amount is due to the increased number of ministers owing to the creation of several new departments.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
MORTALITY RECORD
 IS VERY LARGE

LONDON, Feb. 24.-"Reckoning deaths. it is more dangerous in Great Britain to be baby at home than It is to be an infantryman serving year in France" according to report on vital statistics. And this is how he proves it: "Of 100 possible births ten are lost in advance Of the re- maining 90, each of which fills cradle, fifteen are dead by the end of the first year. In other words out of 100 children who ought to be cele- brating the first birthday. at this rresent rate 25 have left us prema- turely or in earliest infancy
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
WOMEN DEMAND
 LOWER PRICES
MOB MARKET IN PHILADELPHIA
fingered by the Rapid Rise In Prices of Food Stuffs WCmen Riot and De n,and Cheaper FOodstuff>-Arc Dispersed With Difficulty.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 24.-A moo of angry women, incensed by the rap id rise in the price of all fOodstuffs. yesterday raided the fish market. de manding lower prices. So violent did they become that the marketmeu feared the destruction of their stocks and asked for police protection. The reserves were called out to guard the market, and experienced considerable difficulty in quelling the riot, the wo. men attacking them with fury when ordered to disperse. Twelve of the leaders were taken into custody by the police.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
IN CLOSER
 TOUCH WITH AFFAIRS

BUDAPEST, Feb. 24.-The En- peror Charles has decided to divide the ministry for foreign affairs into two distinct parts, says the Pesti Hir- lap. One will be conducted by Count Czernin and will be called the minis try of the exterior: the other, with Prince Hohenlohe at it's head, will be called the ministry of the reigning houses. The exact significance of the change is not clear, but it is supposed that the emperor's idea is to have the administration of foreign affairs more closely under his personal supervi- sion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
MAIL SERVICE
 BADLY CRIPPLED
CLERKS CANNOT BE OBTAINED
Boom Times In Butte Cause Clerks to Leave Positions to Take Cp Mih- ing and Others Cannot Re Secured Wages Highest Known.

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 24.-Postal facilities here are badly crippled ow- .ng to the inability of the postmaster 70 secure clerks. The great boom in mining caused by the high price of copper. has taken every available mai and the wages paid are the highes. yer paid in this district. Common ,aborers are getting. $4.50 per da! and skilled miners proportionatelJ higher wages. As a consequence no enc is willing to accept the lower wages offered by the postoffice de- partment, and the service is seriously ;mpaired by the resignation of many If the clerks to take up mining.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
CENTRAL POWERS BEHIND GERMANY ENDORSE SUBMARINE POLICY Advices Received by Secretary of
 State Lansing Lead to Belief That
 Austria Will Withdraw Promises
 and Allow Diplomatic Break.
ENDORSE SUBMARINE POLICY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24.- Advices received by Secretary of State Lansing are to the effect that Germany and her allies have been through an interchange of between Berlin, Vii enna, Constantinople and Sofia on the program, and will stan behind Germany to the end. It is be- !ieved that Austria will withdraw her promises to the United States and will allow a break in the diplomatic rela- tions between the two countries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
VILLA HAS LARGE FORCE
 AND BIG ARTILLERY

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Generat Francisco Villa, with a force of 25,0O0 men supported by 30 cannoh of 65 and 75 millimeters each and 7t machine guns, is slowly moving north and will probably engage the CarraL- ga forces unless they take shelter in the United States.
 It is also stated that his medical force consists of 16 physicians, 5i nurses and 39 ambulances.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
MEASURE AIMED
 STORAGE COMBINE
TO LOWER PRICE FOODsTUFFs
duces Resolution Authorizing the stuffs WrOngfully Held.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 24.--- Senator James Hamilton Lewis ot Illinois, the Administration whip. has introduced in the Senate an amend ment to the revenue bill empowering President Wilson to seize immediately and fix the price of all foodstuffs wrongfully held to boost prices. The resolution is believed to be aimed al the cold storage combine
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
IRON COINAGE ISSUED IN
 SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24.-An issue of iron coinage is expected in Swc- den shortly according. to the manager of the Swedish State bank. The mat ter has been the subject of discussion and agreement between. the thre., Scandinavian countries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
BROWN ON HEALTH LAW
 FOR LOVELORN COUPLES

SALEM. Ore, Feb. 24.-Couples who cannot pass the Oregon health tests here no longer will have to go to other states to obtain marriage licenses. as the senate passed a bill! repeating the state law which requires a health certificate from every appli- cant for a license. The measure now goes the house where it is said to be assured of passage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
To Urge Railroad Legislation.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 24.- Chairman Newlands of the senate in- terstate commerce committee sayo notice to the senate that the admin istration railroad program would be actively pressed from now on and that the senate would have opportunity to vote on the question of enforcing sus- pension of strikes and lockouts pend :ng investigation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

The launch Pathfinder. arrived ill port this morning from Port Wells and other Sound points. bringing a number of passengers. She will leave this evening for Ellamar, Landlock and Portage Bay. Captain Smith re- ports the trip just ended an ideal ore. the Sound being absolutely without a ripple and the weather fine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
CALLS TERM OF COURT
 TO BE HELD IN. .CORDOVA

Judge Brown of the District Court, yesterday afternoon issued an order calling a term of the district court to convene at Cordova on March 26. While no order has been made yet for the calling of jury, it is expected that a trial jury will be called within a few days, and possibly. a grand jury
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Big Bout Not a Certainty.

CHICAGO, Feb. 24.-Jess Willard announced here today that the state- ment that he had been matched with Fred Fulton for ten round bout in New York on March 26, was news to him. Willard announced. however. that he understood that such a match was possibility and that he had not been informed that it was certainty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Pat Grove Arrested

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 24.- Pat Grove. reformed kidnaper. see mario and slogan writer, whose picture in the last 27 years has frequently decorated the front pages of newspa- pers throughout the country has been arrested again. this time for causing a. disturbance. with a pawnbroker where he had pawned his overcoat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Bolivia Denounces Germany.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 24.-.- The Mexican embassy here has receiy- ed communication from Bolivia calling upon all American nations to join in, a. conference to deal with the complications. growing out of the German U boat warfare. The com munication denounced, Germany 8 sea warfare in scatching terms.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
VIII Not Return, Alone.

Andy Markuson, who returned, On the Alaska from g. trip to the, States, reports that he met Dave Olson: in, Se- attle, and the, latter informed him that he would return to Valdez in sne near future. but that he would not return alone.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
For Sale.

Five room house on Front Street. a good buy for a home or an invest ment. Terms $350 cash. This is a bargain and it will not last long. For further details, see the Alaska Invest ment Go. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Drafts in settlement of the insur- ance on the property of Jack Calliu and Mrs. Mabel White, destroyed by fire on January 2. were received in yesterdays mail by c. B. Smith, through whosa agency the policies were written.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Director of the Mint Nominated.

. WASHINGTON. D! C., Feb. a. Raymond T. Baker. of Nevada. was nominated by President Wilson today as director of the mint. MT. Baker whose home is at Reno, was private secretary to George T. Mayre. when the latter was ambassador to Russia. MT. Baker was at one time warden of a penitentiary in Nevada.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
SPECIAL MEETING OF
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

There will be a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in the Of- flee of Dr. s. w. Merritt to take action on the matter of securing the rein statement of the Alaska Road Appro- priatiOn in the Military Appropriation Bill. The meeting will take place at g o'clock and all parties interested are invited to be present.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Alaskan Must Pay Cash

SEATTLE, Feb. 23:-Judge Gill liam of the Superior Court has de- nied motion for new trial in breach of promise case brought by Margaret Strand against Peter Malone, of Fair banks, and has entered judgment iK the sum of $20,000.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

J. l.. Steele. who left yesterday on the Alaska for a short visit to La touche, will return on that steamer and go through to the States on a bus mess trip. He will return here again in a short time
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Supposed Spy Arrested.

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 24.-Federal agents arrested a: supposed spy at Cape Henry. Residents noticed the man making sketches. near the site of the proposed new fort and at other ulaces near the entrance of Chesa- peake Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
COMPULSORY MILITARY
 TRAING FOR INDIA

CALCUTTA, Feb. 24.-The an nouncement of a scheme of compul- sorry military training for India is ex- pected shortly. The scheme as at first put into effect. will apply only to Flu ropeans and Anglo-Indians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Widow Is Found Dead

SEATTLE. Feb. 23.-Mrs. Ella Crandall. widow of Capt. Crandal' was found dead in her rooms at the Marcy Apartments this morning. The coroner is Investigating whether she died naturally. or was suicide. or was murdered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
OWEN WOULD FINE FOLKS
 WHO FAIL TO CAST VOTE

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 24.- An amendment to the Owen corrup; practices bill, providing that every qualified voter who fails to vote in a Federal election, except because of shall be subject to a fine of $25, was introduced by Senator Works.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Charles Whalen will leave this afternoon on the launch Pathfinder for a trip down the Sound.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Senator O! P. Hubbard! accompan- fed by Mrs. Hubbard and daughter. Miss Della. will leave on the Admiral Farragut for Juneau: to attend the session of the Territorial Assembly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
GraciOus!

Refined young lady who can cer- tainly tear a piano to pieces. wa9ts a position in a moving picture hous& &.- Jacksonville. (Fla.) Times Union.t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Mrs. F. M. Boyle will be an outgo- ing passenger on the Admiral Farra- gut for an extended visit to the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
HELP WANTED" AT THE
 EMPRESS THEATRE TONIGHT

Tonight the Empress Theatre will rresent Lois Meredith in the national success Help Wanted, in five acts A fine Pathe News will also be shown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

A. Paul of Culross Island, arrived in town this morning on the launch Pathfinder
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Rev. Fathes Fletcher returned from Cordoya yesterday on the Alas ka, and will hold services as usual the coming Sunday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

The Valdez Mercantile Company, shipped large lot of supplies to the mines down the bay thls morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
FarragRt Due Midnight.

The steamer, Admiral Farragut IS scheduled to reach hexe at midnight tonight from the westward. according to advices, receivediat the local steam ship office this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

The launch Patsy, Capt. Jefferson, made a. trip to. Shoup bay and the Cube mine this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Mrs. Norman Merchant is visitor in town from the Granby mine. and will remain here until tomorrow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Neal Dow, the Mercury of the local cable office, is laid up today with 2 severe cold. ........~,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

John Hanson arrived in town yes terday on the Alaska from Cordova. having come out from Valdez Creek.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
No Dance Tonight.

The usual Saturday night Moose dance will be omitted this evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

A woman's idea of a brute is a man who gets mad because his wife opens his mail and reads 1t.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Mrs. M. Richards. of Granby. is a visitor in town today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24

Jack Wahlen was an arrival from Ellamar this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-24
Deputy Marshal A. c. Dowl

DCPHty 1H"E0H .k' Io -.--S leave this evening on business trip down the sound.