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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
BANKER
 STRANGELY MISSING

PORTLAND, Ore. .Feb. 7.-Chas. Adams. cashier of the Bank of Che welah of Chewelah, Wash, who left his home December 16 to come to Portland to enter hospital for medi- cal treatment, cannot be found, ac cording to F. M. Jarvis. of Chewelah, who came here to obtain Adams signature to papers in a sale of pro- perties at the Copper King Mine near Spokane. Jarvis today asked the Portland police to help him in his search.
 Adams drew $500 from the bank the day he left, Jarvis said. Authori' ties at the hospital Adams intended to enter told Jarvis he never arrived Without Adams signature the sale cannot be made.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
SIGNAL CORPS MEN
 BE SENT OUTSIDE
ORDER FROM WAR DEPARTMENT
All Sergeants First Class and Ser geants of Signal Corps Will Be Re- lieyed From Service In Alaska Un- less Accept Reduction in Rank.

Under an order from the War De. partment, received today by Captain Robert M. Nolan, Officer in Charge o; the first division of the Alaska Mili- tary Telegraph and Cable system, six. teen sergeants, first class, and nine sergeants will be relieved from duty on this system unless they agree tC accept reduction in rank to corporals The change will be effected and the men relieved from duty here as soon as men can be sent here to take their places. Those who will be affected by the order are Sergeants, first class Conway, Mooney, Pittman and Kirk of Valdez; Lynch, of Seward and Brogan, line inspector for this sec tion. Also Sergeants Billings and Kirby of Valdez and Maxwell of Salcha.
 Sergeant Billings has already signi- fled his intention to accept the re- duction in rank to Corporal and Ser geant Kirby will also probably ac- cept the reduction. The remainder have refused to take the lower rank and will be transferred to the States
 The object of the order is stated tC be to secure a sufficient number of efficient commissioned officers tC establish radio units in Hawaii and the Panama Canal zone. It will be some time before the men will be re- lieved from duty here as men to fill their places are not at the moment available.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
PLANS RECEIVED FOR
 AN AMMUNITION SHIT

BREMERTON, Feb. 7.-Detail plans for the ammunition ship which will be constructed at Puget Sound arrived at the navy yard today Work started at once in the hull division and the draftsmen are working over time.
 The department has also notified the station that bids on steel will De called for at once, and no delay :s expected in getting the material.
 The yard is handicapped by lack oi draftsmen. There are at presen, seven vacancies in the hull divisio. in drafting positions at pay ranging from $6.64 to $4. It is necessary that these be filled at an early date.
 Plans for the building ways arr expected any day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
GERARD ARRIVES
 IN SWITZERLAND
GERMANY PLANNED TO HOLD
of VOn BernstOrff Was .A>sured- Admit Were Informed.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. T. United States Ambassador Gerard has reached Berne from Berlin. He informed the American Ambassador
 Willard at Madrid that he had recei ed information from European points that Germany had intended holding him as hostage until the safeguard ing of Von Bernstorff, the Germal
 ambassador was assured. Secretary cf State Lansing sent long dispatCh to Berlin on Monday reassuring Ger
 mar officials of Bernstorff's safety. Officials here admit having received information to the effect that Ger many was prepared to hold Gerard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
SOLITARY PRISONER, Al YEARS
 MAY MINGLE WITH FELLOWS

BOSTON, Feb. 7.-In solitary con finement for Al years in the state prison during which time he has learned seven languages, Jesse Pom eroy, convicted of murder at 15 and now 57, has been granted equal pris- ileges with other prisoners by the state executive council.
 Pomeroy was convicted of the bru- tai murder of two children, follow ing a series of degenerate acts which had terrified the South Bos- ton and Dorchester district in this city. He was sentenced to be hanged. but because of his youth the sentence was commuted to solitary imprison- ment for life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
GRAND AND PETIT
 JUR|ES ARE DRAWN FOR MARCH TERM OF COURT Clerk of Court Lang and Jury Com
 missioner kraemer Draw Member,
 of Juries in District Court Room This Morning,
FOR MARCH TERM OF COURT

At II o'clock this morning in the court room of the District Court. the grand and petit juries for the Marci term of court were drawn by Clerk ot the Court Arthur Lang and Jury Commissioner Charles Kraemer The grand jury is composed of 23 mem bers and will be called for March & while the petit jury will consist Cf A members and are called for March IA The following were the names drawn:
 Grand Jury-George Long, C. P Topliff, Pete Layton, H. J. Harvey S. L. Carter of Valdez; J. k. Reeves w. s. Newlan, George Scott. J. D. MacCormac. Roy DeLeo, C. H. Lam fey, Wm. O'Laughin, C. C. keener. of Cordova; Claude Fisher, w. E. Bal finger of Eyak; J. J. Campbell. ,i. A. Mitchell, H. E. Ellsworth, Hugh Dougherty, Nelson Steele of Seward !; Nick Meckem, Cliff Mine; C. P. Haz- let of Latouche, and J. s. Craig of Granby.
 Petit Jury-William Egan, George Tiffany, J. E. Wilson, R. G. VOgt and George Madden of Valdez; J. A. Nico- lett, H. B. Walking, J. L. Smith, o. E. Lambert, J. Lydick. G. c. Hannemanr of Cordova; V. L. Wood, A. H. Tut, c. E. Whitney, A. H. Mcdonald, J. F. Milford and Ross J. Kinney of Sew ard: Frank Porter, Victor Warner and Hugh Gillis of Latouche; Duncan Little of Roosevelt; J. J. Kenneally of Eyak; George Wagner of Granite :; w. Welsh of Allen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
SAYS LIMESTONE
 BRITISH COLLIER REPORT RESOLVES GERMANY Report from American Consul Frost at Liverpool Says Vessel Sunk Was British Collier and Takes Status of Warship.
REPORT RESOLVES GERMANY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 7.-- A report has been received by the State Department from American Consul Frost at Liverpool, on the sinking of the British steamer Fave stone of Fastnet on Monday, in which Richard Wallace, a negro, who was an American citizen was killed. The report from the consul states that the Eavestone was a British collier, in which event Germany is probably ab- solved from obligation to the United States for the killing of Wallace, the collier taking the status of a warship.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
PARLIAMENT
 IS CONVENED
KING MAKES OPENING TALK
Says People and Heroic Allies Resoiv- ed to Secure Preparation from Ger many and Guarantees of Perma- nent Peace in Europe.

LONDON, Feb. :. - Parliament convened this morning. In his open ing address before the members kin1 George declared that the enemy had recently made overtures of peace. bu the tenor of the same indicated no possible basis upon which negotia- tions to end the war might be found ed. My people and our heroic allies have steadfastly resolved to secure reparation for the immense dar'age done by tEe German allies in Belgium, France and Russia, and guarantees for permanent peace in Europe be- fore abandoning the struggle. The opening of parliament was shorn of all pomp and ceremony. The King was plainly clad in khaki and the members in ordinary business clothing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
PASS MERCHANT SHIPS
 IF ARMED FOR DEFENSE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. { - Armed merchant ships seeking pas sage through the Panama canal will other merchantmen if the govern or of the canal zone is satisfied the armament is solely for defense.
 The question having been raised recently by the application of a Jap anese vessel, the war department, on the advice of the state department, today instructed the governor to be guided by the presidents circular of customs collectors at the beginning of the European war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
ROAD MONEY IN ! ARMY MEASURE BILL FAVORABLY REPORTED House Military Committee Reports
 Favorably on $5OO,OOO for Alaska
 Roads, But Cut Out S1OO,OOO for
 Gastineau Bridge.
B1 LL FAvORABLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 7.-~ The House Committee on Military Affairs today reported the army ap- propriation bill to the House. Among other items the measure carries an Appropriation of $5OO.0O0 for Alaska roads and trails to be expended by the Alaska Road Commission in the Territory, but the appropriation of $10O,OOO for commencing the con struction of the bridge across Gasti- neau channel between Juneau and Douglas was dropped by the commit tee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
WANTS MORE THAN ONE
 NITRATE PLANT BUILT

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 7.- President Wilson desires. if pos sible, to establish more than one nl- trate plant in accordance with the reorganization bill making available $2O,OOO,OO0 for the manufacturer of nitrogen from air for use in explO- sives for the government. Whether more than one plant will be con- structed will depend upon the feasi- bility of different sites now being in vestigated by interdepartmental com mittees and the amount of money re- quired.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
WITHDRAWAL OF
 TROOPS FINISHED
PERSHING ARRIVES FL PASO
Salute of Thirteen Guns Fired in His HOnOr-All of U. 5. Expeditionary Force Now Out of Mexico-Militia Will Be Mustered Out.

FL PASO, Feb. 7.-General Per shing with the remainder of his forces, constituting the American expedition in Mexico, arrived here last evening. The field artillery fired a salute of thirteen guns on the arri- val of the General and his command. This completes the withdrawal of the United States forces from Mexico, and will be followed by the muster ing out of service of large part Of the militia now guarding the border. General Pershing denies that he las been summoned to Washington to confer with President Wilson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
FRENCH DIE OF SEVERE
 COLD; COAL IS SCARCE

PARIS, Feb. 7.-France is in the grip of the severest cold weather for many years. The number of deaths from cold and the suffering of the Parisians have been aggravated by the coal shortage.
 Edouard Herriot, minister of na- tional subsistence, has taken ener. getic charge of the situation.
 The cold has brought packs o! wolves into the district and beara are ravaging the fields in the Loire Valley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
TRAIN HURLED INTO RIVER;
 MANY DEAD AND INJURED

LONDON, Feb. 7.--Vienna tele- grams received via Copenhagen re- port a wreck on the Vienna-Trieste railroad near the towns of Sagov and Trefall. Several are dead and 14 were injured among those extricated from the debris.
 A mail train was buried by the fall of earth and several cars are said to have been thrown into the river Save According to the Berliner-Tageblatt, an auxiliary train was also wrecked.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
WITNESSES CUT OFF
 FROM PART REQUISITES

In a circular issued by the depart ment of justice received by the local
 ederal officials is contained provisions which tend to abolish witness fees heretofore allowed.
 In the past, when witness was compelled to travel 100 miles or over that distance he was allowed his ac- tual travelling expenses, including his |roadhouse bills, and also hotel ex- penses while in attendance at court. In addition to this he was also al- lowed the regular four dollars per diem while in attendance at court, and also on the journey both ways. Witnesses coming within the hundred mile radius were allowed the regular mileage of 15 cents per mile and the regular per diem allowance.
 The new ,order will do away with the per diem allowance if the witness is allowed his actual travelling ex- penses and hotel expenses while in at tendance at court. The hundred mile limit is also done away with by this order, and any witness now has the right to choose whether he will travel on the regular mileage or at the ex- pense of the government.
 The new order increases the mil cage allowance for witnesses before the commissioner court from five cents per mile to 12 cents per mile.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
BANK EXAMINER REMOVED:
 SUCCESSOR APPOINTED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. IT, The removal of Charles Starey from the office of Chief National Bank Ex- aminer for the second Federal Re- serve district with headquarters in New York City and the appointment of William P. Malburn, at present as- sistant secretary of the U. 5 treas ury was announced today by the Comptroller of :he Currency.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
SEVENTEEN SHIPS
 REPORTED SUNK
TWO MEN KILLED ON SAXON
Steamers Vestra, Grown Point and Fifteen Others Reported to Have Fallen Victims to German Subma- rines Yesterday.

LONDON, Feb. 7.-The British bark Saxon is reported to have been sunk by a German submarine, two members of the crew having been killed by the explosion. The captain and four members ofthe crew have teen landed. The British steamers Vestra, Grown Point and fourteen others are also reported to have been submarined yesterday:
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
No Aid Offered

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 7.- Consul Frost at Liverpool, reports nc aid was offered the crew of the Brit ish steamer Eavestone, sunk by C German submarine Monday. No tor pedo was used on the steamer, the damage being inflicted by fire from the gun carried by the sub. The steamer remained afoat for some time. the sea being calm, and tht crew was eventually rescued by Danish steamer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
WILL BUILD LARGE l FLEET SUBMARINES REPUBLICANS FAVOR MEASURE ,,Poindexter Resolution to Immediately Construct One Hundred Submarines for Navy Apparently Sure of Being Passed by Congress.
REPUBLICANS FAVOR MEASURE

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 1.--- The Republican Senators, in confer ence last evening. agreed to unani- mously support the Poindexter resO- lutien providing for the construction immediately of 100 submarines for the navy. It is assured that a sufIi- cient number of democrats will SUD- port the measure to insure its pas sage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
HUGE SH|PYARDS
 BEING DESTROYED
EXPLOSION TRAGEDIES THE FIRE
Big Shipbuilding Plant at Vallejo, California, Burning - Estimated Loss Will Exceed a Million Dollars Fire Not Yet Under Control.

VALLEJO, Calif.. Feb. 7.--The huge Robinson shipyards are burning and are threatened with entire de- struction. A mysterious explosion preceded the fire. At this time it is believed the loss will exceed a mil lion dollars. Every available fire fighting apparatus is being employed to extinguish the conflagration.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
Mild Weather Inside.

Very mild weather extends from the coast to Fairbanks, the thermom- eter registering IF above this morn ing at the latter place, which is the coldest station reporting. At the oth CT stations the reports give all the way from IT above to 58 above. the latter place being reported from Don- nelly. Cloudy and calm weather is reported from all points. and rain is reported from Beaver Dam. Thomp- son Pass and Wortman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
kbO MILLIONS
 PREPAREDNESS -as" SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION House Votes Money for Machine Guns, Anti-Aircraft Guns, Batteries for Auxiliary Cruisers and Ammunition for Same.
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. T. The House today passed supplement tai appropriation for the army, em- hracing one and one-quarter millions TOT machine guns, million for anti aircraft guns, five millions for batter ies for merchant naval auxiliaries and seven millions for ammunition for the auxiliaries.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
NORTH DAKOTA GIVES
 SUFFRAGE 10 WOMEN

BISMARCK, N. D., Feb. 7.-Limit- ed woman suffrage will become ef- fective in North Dakota July 1 next. Modelled after the Illinois law, the measure gives women the right to vote on all but constitutional offices. North Dakota is the thirteenth 70 give women at least limited privileges of franchise.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
FIFTEEN PITCHERS
 ORDERED TO REPORT

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-Fifteen pitchers have been ordered to report on Monday, Feb. 26, at the training camp of the New York American league club at Macon, Ga The other players on the squad have been order ed to report on March 5.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
Stores Close on Monday.

Next Monday being Lincoln's birth day all the stores and butcher shops will close for the entire day. Persons desiring meat or groceries on that day should lay in a supply on Saturday to tide over until Tuesday morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
Band Meeting Tonight.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of the Moose band will be held in Moose Hall at 8 o'clock this evening. All persons interested in the project are requested to at- tend.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
WILL CONVOY SHIPS WITH SUBMARINES

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 7.-- It is reported here that the Entent : Allies are planning to send a subma- rine convoy with all ships bound for ports in France and England.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

Tomorrow evening, at the Eagle Hall, the Empress will show the fol- lowing fine program: "The Book Agent" comedy; From the Embers. |" drama. Vivian Rich in "The Sun shine," a Feature film. And the Key stone Comedy. "All at Sea-" Satur- cay special show.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
NONE OF NEUTRALS
 FOLLOW U. s. LEAD

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. T. From advices received here 1t is be- lieved that none of the European n-u- tral nations vii. follow the lead of the United States n breaking off dipio- |,natic negotiations with Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

MT. and Mrs. Harry Allen of Shoup Bay, who have been visiting in town the past day or so, left for the Sea coast property today. MT. Allen re- ports heavy gales at Shoup Bay the past month.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07
Handsome Baby Girl.

There was born to MT. and Mrs. John Eckimo last evening a fine baby girl. Dr. Boyle was in attendance and reports mother and child prt- gressing nicely.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

Private Rudides and Buchanan. the former lineman at the Summit. and the latter at Beaver Dam, arrived in town yesterday afternoon on leave. for a few days visit in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

The launch B. F. M. left this morn ing for the Granite mine taking Supt. B. F. Willard
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

Summer has apparently set in and the Government free seeds have not yet arrived. which will probably de- lay gardening somewhat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

Charles Crawford sent a crew of men down to Shoup Bay this morn ing to bring up a donkey engine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-07

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The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14
Loyal Parents of Loyal Sons

Last Sunday midnight Elmer Flanigan and Arthur Jarvis left Holbrook for San Francisco where they had been ordered to report for service in the U. S. Army automobile corps. Sun day evening MT. Flanigan's par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Flani- gan. gave an elaborate dinner for the young men, at which were MT. Jarvis wife. MT. B. w. Lennon; who enlisted at the same time as did MT. Jarvis and MT. Flanigan but who has not yet been called into service, and a few other friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Flanigan have now surrendered to their country's s cause their only two sons. Claude, a boy of IT years. enlisted in the navy several months ago, and is now in the training station at San Diego. Elmer, the other son who departed Sunday night, enlisted shortly after the presi- dent declared war with Ger many. No finer example of pa trIotism has come to the notice of the News than that of this To- val family. The parents have willingly given their permission that their sons might go to the front in their country's defense; in surrendering to their country their dearest possessions ns-their children they have shown them selves true patriots; people whom every loyal American is proud to honor.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14
Knitting Club

On Wednesday afternoon mem- bers of the Knitting Club met with Mrs. D. J. Thomas, and an enthusiastic meeting it was. in plying the knitting needles to assist in the call to supply the 15, 900 piece war order.
 The worsted is furnished by the Red Cross, and the ladies are expected to bring their own needles. For the sweater and muff1er No. 5 amber or bone needle is used. The directions for making these garments have undergone a slight change in the last few weeks.
 That much interest in the work is being manifested by the women, generally, in HolbrCok is pleasing to the two ladies, Mesdames n. J. Thomas and Chas. P. Cooley, who were ins- trumental in starting the Knit ting club.
 Mrs. Thomas hopes it will be convenient for all members to be present at-the next regular meeting, which will be held at her home on next Wednesday afternoon.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14
Additional Contributions
 To Red Cross

An additional sum of $500 has been contributed to the fund for the Red Cross which was raised by the card and sewing party given by Mesdames D. J. Tho mas and G. M. Braxton, at the home of the former, on the af- ternoon of Sept. 4.
 The total receipts from the party which have been turned over to the treasurer of the local Red Cross are $40.25. That the ladies of Holbrook contributed so literally to this worthy cause is very gratifying to the ladies who gave the party.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14
May Soon Prospect for Oil

During the last three weeks there has been considerable talk among local men about prospect ing for oil in this section. Most of the older residents have for years believed that both the geo. logical formation of the country and traces of oil in deep wells point to the fact that veins of pe- troleum underlie the surface of much of-the land near HoIbrook.
 Nearly ten years ago MT. H. H. Scorse, one of the earliest pioneers of the country, satisfied himself that there is oil here, and it can be secured by drilling. During the years since, MT. Scorse has bought hundreds of acres of land, and has frequent lY expressed his intention of putting down a we'll for a test. That he will do so in a short time there is but little doubt.
 MT. Scorse is amply able tc finance alone any welldrillinq operations he may decide to un- dertake, but with his character. istic generosity he is willing that others may share in any o1 the good things he may discover, and he is advising his friends tc make oil filings or buy land.
The Holbrook news., 1917-09-14
New Bakery Will Open

Tomas Ortega has rented the room adjoining his meat market to J. H. Hansen, who operated a dairy in Holbrook for some time. MT. Hansen will open a first class bakery as soon as he can secure the equipment. which has already been ordered from Albu- querque. He has made a con- tract with a good baker to take charge of the baking, and it will soon be possible to secure whole some bread and pastry without sending out of town.