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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
VALUE OF SKlMMIlK.
Much Cheaper and More Nourishins
 Than Round Steak.

Much Cheaper and More Nourishins
 Than Round Steak.
 Skimmilk Is very economical food which should be more largely used. It Is the same as whole milk except that the butter fat has been taken from it. Tn skimmilk there remains all the sug ar, about four and one-half parts in every one hundred. all of the mineral salts, all of the protein. The protein Is the most valuable constituent of milk. It not only serves as fuel for the body as does the fat and sugars. but supplies nitrogenous tissue build ing material.
 Skimmilk should be classed, as whole milk is, with eggs. meat. fish. poultry and cheese. The governments food experts praise skimmilk and give us these interesting figures to show it's value:
 Two and a half quarts of skimmilk contain almost as much protein and yield about the same amount of, en- ergy as pound of round of beec. When skimmilk sells for cents Il quart. or about 2 cents pound, and round of beef for 20 cents a pound. a dime spent for skimmilk will provide nearly twice as much nourishment as it will if spent for round steak.
 When milk sours normally it still re- mains good food. It is not suitable for the baby, but it will make good smear case, or cottage cheese, one of the best of foods.-New York Mail.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

Diplomats get more profit by listen ing than by talking even when they talk well.-Hanotaux.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
ISIT \ THREAT?

Japan will have a word to say tr America in regard to her immigration restriction as soon as the European war is over," was the declaration Of Japan's minister on foreign affairs the other day. Can this be construed aS a threat by our little brown brothers, or is it merely a notification that the matter has not yet been closed by the two administrations. Whatever the meaning it is clear that the United States has entered upon a policy which will ultimately bring it to grief,- discrimination against the subjects of a coming world power. Japans determination to secure for her subjects the same rights afforded to the subjects of other nations is accentuated by the actions of the Pa cific coast states in passing anti-alien laws aimed at the Japanese.
 The Pacific coast states cannot ex- pect to eat their cake and still have it. They cannot expect to have Jap ans ports opened to Pacific coast com merce and bar Japan's commerce from their ports. They must either cut off from Japan and Japan's trade, or al- low Japan's subjects the same treaty rights as other nations enjoy. To do otherwise is to invite conflict with 8 foe not to be despised; foe who is revengesul and who never forgets an injury or insult
 Is the statement of Japan's premier a threat, and if so, what are We going to do about it?
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

BY way of adding further to the agony Congress yesterday passed an amendment making it felony to ship liquors to dry States regardless of State laws. The only solace left to the old-time shaggy headed exponent of temperance who could throw three fingers of joy-juice into himself and go on about his business will be to chew gum and whittle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
New England's Name.

The pilgrims had nothing to do with the naming of New England. That name was coined by Captain John Smith of Pocahontas fame and one of the founders of the Virginia colony. In 1914 he explored and mapped the northern coast. then called North vir- ginia. and renamed it New England The Mayflower pilgrims did not arrive until 1920. and the charter granted the new colony adopted the name used in Smiths map several years before.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

VALDEZ is having a spell of tho finest weather of any town on the Alaskan coast For the past week the weather has been excellent, with indications that it will continue SO. An Alaskan winter is one of the most enioyable winters on this hemisphere if conditions are right, and likewise the most nerve-racking if the weathe is bent on establishing a record. All cid timer told us the other day that climatic conditions were changing in this vicinity. The past few winters he stated, were not nearly so cold nor windy as those experienced in the early days, and he must be right, for the present weather surpasses that o1 Columbus, New Mexico, where it is re- ported four above, with intense suf- fering. Florida likewise is in the grip of a cold spell and millions of dollars worth of damage has been done. Our winters are long, but they entail TO suffering and no damage. because we are prepared and know what to expect each season.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

A new stock of Al Fruit Tablets, Candy Kitchen If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
No Argument.

Who'd ye have tn argument with, Mike?" asked his friend.
 "I had no argument" replied Mike, tenderly stroking a discolored optic.
 No argument? Thin where did ye git the bum lamp?"
 We had no argument, 1 tell ye. Dennis Flaherty told me he would roke me in the eye and he did
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

In every Iino or manufactured ar ticles there is usually one maker who sets the standard of excellence. The Rexall Products set such a standard for the United States in Drugs, Per fumes, Toilet Articles and in fact, for every article which they manufacture. The OWL DRUG CO, exclusive agents fir Valdez. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
Cheerful Surroundings.

Uncle Josh =. Here's a letter from Nephew Harry. that's gone to Africa. and says that within twenty rods O his house there's family O laughing hyenas. His Wife-Well. l am glad he's got pleasant neighbors anyway that's something.-London it-Bits
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22
As Defined.

Little Mildred-What does "B. A" stand for. mamma? Mamma-"Bache' Tor of arts," my dear. Little Mildred And what is a "bachelor of arts" man. ma? Mamma-Any bachelor who is trying to stay in the bachelor class. darling.-lnlianapol Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-22

Robert Kelsey returned last even ing from a trip to the Ramsay-Rutr- erford mine. He reports Wilson's teams making good progress.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

between Scsisons and Rheims has given way entirely to artillery duels in the sector of Moulin de LaffauX and d continuance by the Germans of the slow demolition of Rheims with gunfire. Monday night saw an en- gagement of considerable proportions northwest of the Hurtebise farm, where the French captured German first line trenches and took more than 300 prisoners. Berlin in admitting the gain by the French tempers the German crown princes loss somewhat by the assertion that in counter-at- tacks his army recaptured the greater portion of the lost terrain.
 The Austrians have taken the ini- tiative from the Italians in the Asiago plateau sector of the Austro-Italian theatre. Their objective is Monte Or but the Italians are valiantIy holding them back, and according to the latest Rome communication have inflicted heavy casualties on them. The battle was still in progress when the communication was forwarded.
 Although no big engagement has yet developed lively fighting continues be- tween the Russians and AustrO-Ger- mans southwest of Lutsk, in Volhy- mia, and between the Stripa and Dnie- ster rivers in Galicia. Nothing has come through from either PetrOgrad or Berlin or Vienna to show the ex- tent of these operations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The slow but sure encirclement of Lens, the important coal center held by the Germans in the department of Pas de Calais, is in process of con- summation by the Canadians. Having already during the present week cap tured important vantage points west and southwest of the town, a fresh smash at the German lines has been rewarded by the occupation of the village of La COulotte, situated a mile to the south.
 With the British forces virtually enveloping the town, except on the east, the Germans already have ceased the mining of coal in the immediate vicinity of Lens, thereby seemingly indicating that they realize that their tenure of the position is short lived.
 Although the British war office aside from the operations around Lens, reports no activity by F'ieIA Marshal Haig's men rising in import ance above minor patrol sorties the Berlin war office asserts that heavy artillery duels are in progress at va riOus points in which enormous quan- titles of ammunition are being used. Reading between the lines of the Ger man report, t is apparent that the British are the aggressors. and it is possible that General Haig is paving the way for series of new thrusts against the German lines.
 The infantry activity in the region
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
NEW YORK RESERVE BANK TO DISTRIBUTE FEDERAL MONEY Between $8o, ,oOo,oo0 and $1oo, o,o0o 900
 Among Banks of That District.

New York June 26.-The federal re- serve bank here received word from Secretary of the Treasurer McAdoo it was announced today, to distribute among the banks of this district be- tween $S0,0H0,00O and $10O, ,000, 900 of government money now on deposit, largely accruing from liberty loan sub- scriptions. It was understood here that similar action would be taken in all the other federal reserve districts.
 It is believed that the action of the treasury department will have the eff rect of easing immediately the string ent money conditions which have pre- vailed in this market during the past fortnight.
 The local federal reserve bank to- day forwarded letters to approve na- tionaI and state Repositories enclosing checks for the amounts to be placed to the credit of the treasurer of the United States Liberty Loan deposit account. The deposits are to be made subject to modification and adjust ment as soon as the final basis of dis tribution of government funds has been determined.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
RUSSIA PREPARED TO FIGHT
 ON BESIDE AMERICA Assurance Given by Ambassador Bakhn1etieff of Russia's Mission.

Washington, June 26.-In another stirring address today at the capitol AmbassadO dor Bakhmetief of Russia 5 diplomatic mission gave solemn pledge that the Russian people and army, convinced that a separate peace would mean the triumph of German autocracy' are prepared to fight on beside America until the world has been made safe for democracy.
 The ambassador spoke before the senate and was given a reception all most as enthusiastic as that accorded him Saturday in the house. On no previous occasion since the war be- gan has senatorial reserve been cast 50 completely aside At the conciu- sion of the address a resolution was adopted by unanimous consent eX- pressing the senate's gratifica tion over the stand of the newest democracy.
 Russia rejects with indignation any idea of separate peace," said the en- Voy. Striving for a lasting peace based on democratic principles estab- lshed by democratic will, the Rus sian people and army are rallving their forces around the banners Of freedom. Russia wants the world to be safe for democracy. To make it safe means to have democracy rule the world
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
SCATHING DENUNCIATION OF
 BRITISH MILITARY OPERATIONS
Made By Commission Which Investi- gated the Mesopotamia Expedition.

London, June 26.-The most scath-
 ing and outspoken official report of
 the investigation of any military op-
 erations since the war began, not even Dardanelles expedition, was made
 public in a Blue Book issued to-
 night. This was the report of the
 commission which has been investi- gattng the Mesopotamia expedition
 Put briefly, the report finds that the expedition was a justihiable mil itary enterprise, but was undertaken with insufficient forces and made quate preparation" and that it's initial failure, with the loss of Kut, was due calculations. The report frankly de- clares that the shortcomings revealed reflect discredit upon the organizing aptitude of all concerned, and appor- eraI Nixon, the former commander of the British forces in Mesopotamia and upon the vfceroy of India, Lord Hard inge. and the commander-fn- chief in India, General Sir Beauchamp Duff.
 J. Austen Chamberlain, secretary for India, and General Barrow, military secretary of the India office in London and the war committee of the cabi- net itself, also share the responsi- biIity.
 With regard to the governments military and naval advisors, the re- port says they approved the advance, but the papers submitted suggest that their approval was reluctant and per haps partly induced by the natural de- sire not to disappoint the hopes of to the general situation which the government entertained. They appeared to have anticipated no difficulty in an advance on Bagdad, but only in holding it.
 The report largely attributes the to the policy of indis- retrenchment pursued for some years before the war by the In dia government under instructions from the home government Trans port and medical services are indi- cated as the weakest spots in the ex- petition, the lack of transport as endorsements from reach ing Kut in time.
 For 'the lamentable breakdown" of the technical services, the responsi- bility is attributed to Surgeon Gener- al H. c. Hathaway, who showed sim lar unfitness for the high adninistra- tive office he held"
 In a general review of the opera tions under adverse conditions, the report says:
 "In our judgment no praise can be too high for the gallantrY and spirit shown by officers and men of all ranks of the British and Indian armies under this accumulation of difficult ties"
 The report recommends as most de- 1f the Indian army should he so re- formed as to enable it to be a help to and not drag on the fighting ca 1acity of the armies 1t controls and hat the aim of administrative reform n India. certainly in the military de- 0artments. should be the devolution of responsibility and duties from the over- centralized bureaucracy of the government at Simla.
 In a separate report Josiah c. Wedg- l wood, commander in the royal naval 1 'eserve, recommends putting the In Han army under control of the war | office a t London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
OPERATORS TO PRODUCE
 COAL AT FAIR PRICES.
400 Representing the Great Fields Of
 Both BituminoUs and Anthracite.


 Washington, June 26.--Four hundred fields of both bituminous and anthra- cite, pledged themselves here today to sell their product as a fair and req son able price to be fixed, with the ap- proval of the defense councils coal committee, by special committees of seven producers from each coal mining state.
 These special committees also are authorized to confer with the defense councils committee ito the end tha. production be stimulated and plans be perfected to provide adequate means of distribution"
 The operators action in the form of a formal resolution adopted amid ap- plause came at the close of an all-day conference which opened with address es by Secretaries Lane and Daniels John T. Fort of the federal trade com mission and Assistant Attorney Gen eral Lewis, all of whom frankly warn ed the producers that unless they themselves stablished a fair selling price and proper regulation of indus try their output would be taken over by the government.
 The meeting was called by the de- fense councils committee for a discus sion of methods of reducing the price of coal both to the government and the general public and was presided over by Frank S. Peabody of Chicag go. chairman of the committee. While ft was in progress the senate interstate commerce committee, beginning an in- quiry into the cost of production of raw materials, was holding it's frfrt hearing with coal operators and miners as witnesses.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
PRODUCTION COSTS OF
 STEEL AND LUHBER
Are tc Be Investigated by the Federal
 Trade Commission.

Washington, June 26. = President Wilson has directed the federal trade commission to make an investigation into production costs of steel and lumber, the two principal materials that will be required for the great merchant fleet to be built for the gov ernment- It is assumed that prices fixed by the commission fair will govern in contracts for ships as well as for other government work requir- ing use of thees materials.
 President Wilson's action gives sup port to a demand, gathering weight since the war began, that the govern ment obtain lower prices on war ma terials. Already the trade commits sion has been asked by Secretary Daniels to ascertain the costs of all basic materials used by the navy.
 The movement for lower prices is reflected in proposed encouragement of committees of the council of na- tionaI defense to provide for a buying commissioner who would coordinate government purchases and in an in vestlgatlon by the senate interstate commerce committee to determine if government control of raw materials. including price fixing, is necessary.
 Many officials of the government are loath to see communicating resorted to generally to obtain reasona ble prices on government purchases and they be- lIeye new purchasing system under the defense council would solve many of the problems now faced
 Protection for the private purchaser is said to be one of the aims of Presi- dent Wilson, who believes there will grow out of the trade commissions in vestigations some means of reducing costs to the general public as we'll as the government
 A statement issued today by Rear Admiral Taylor, chief of the navy de- paTtment'S bureau of construction and repair, said the steel manufacturers were living up to their agreement with the navy and were concentrating on government shipments
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CHARGED WITH KNOWINGLY
 ACCEPTING STOLEN MONEY
Mrs. Elizabeth Austin Briggs of New York Held for Further Examination

New York, June 26.-At the close of a hearing in magistrates court here today on the charge made by James E. F'oye, recently released from a Pennsylvania prison, that Mrs. Eliza beth Austin Briggs, now the wife of an attorney, had accepted from him a gift of s21 900 of money she knew he had stolen, the judge declared ''prima facie case" had been estab- Hshed against the accused. He held her for further examination.
 F'oye, the complaining witness, told of obtaining s10O,OO0 by means of forgery so that he might enjoy the night life of the city with Mrs Briggs. He gave s20,OOO to his wife but she made restitution when she found the money had been stolen. When he told Mrs. Briggs of the gift, he testified, she declared he should give her an equal amount and that four days later he presented her with $21,00O. Foye has asserted that he met Mrs. Briggs, who then was a widow, through a frtation
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
THE CRUGER NEW YORK
 POLICE INVESTIGATION.
Charges of Negligence to Be Brouqht
 Against Detective Laearenne.

New York, June 26.-After a griIing cross examination of Detective Sey- geant John Lagarenne regarding his search for Ruth Cruger, murdered high school student, in which many damag- ing admissions were made. Leonard NJ. Wallstein, who is conducting Mayor Mitchels investigation into the police handling of the case, announced to- night that he would ask Police Com missioner Wood to place the detective on trial on charges of gross and will full negligence"
 To many of the commissioners questions Lagarenne made no reply and to others he used the evasions T don't recall" T can't answer" and q am not sure"
 Asked if he had been working on the theory that Miss Cruser was a run away girl, Lagarenne replied: T be- heVed she might have been enticed away
 What line of inquiry did you pur- sue other than the theory that she was a runaway girl?" asked Commis- sioner Wallstein.
 'tNo other" the detective answered.
 Lagarenne testified that after Miss Helen Cruger had told him she had found Alfredo Cocchi's motorcycle shop closed on several visits to the place even then his suspicious were not aroused. It was in the cellar of Coc- chTs shop that Miss Cruger's body was found.
 Did this not create some suspicion In your mind as to Cocchfs guilt in causing Miss Cruger's disappearance? ?'' the detective was asked.
 No" he replied
 Why didn't ft?" the commissioner demanded
 Because Cocchi had been frank in his statements to me and because he had appeared to be willing to answer all questions"
 Did you believe Cocchi when he talked with you?"
 I did, was the answer
 Lagarenne said he didn't recall whether Henry D. Cruger, the murder ed girls father, had told him he be- IleVed his daughter had met with foul play in Cocchfs shop. He said he had made thorough search of the place and could find nothing that might have been used to kill the girl. After de< scribing his search of the shop. La garenne was asked why he did not ask Cocchi to remove the tool bench which covered the hole where Miss Cruger was buried
 l don't know" he said
 Was it because you were afraid to ask Cocchi?" the commissioner in quired
 No Because was not suspicious" replied the detective.
 Lagarenne said he reported to De- tective Captain Cooper his investiga- ton of Cocchi's character but when asked why he had not informed Cooper of Miss Helen Cruger's suspicious he made no answer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
VERDICT OF S15,ooo,ooo
 FOR UNITED FRUIT co.
In Suit of the BIuefield Steamship Go.
 (Ltd.) of Louisiana.

Philadelphia, June 26.-Rerutring a verdict in United States district court in favor of the United Fruit company in the S15,0O0,OOO suit of the Blueheld Steamship company, Limited, Of Louisiana, under the Sherman anti trust act, Judge Wolley in the Unifbd States circuit court of appeals here today ruled that "a party to a con spiracy against the trust laws has no redress against the other party to tho agreement if it is injured or suffers loss by the actions of it's co-conspira- tors"
 "In sustaining it's averment that the defendant was an unlawful combina- ton in restraint of trade and an un- lawful combination" said the courts opinion, the plaintiff showed that it was itself a party to that com binatiou and a part of the monopoly"
 The suit was based on the allegation that the United Fruit company obtain ed stock control of the steamship company soon after it began business in the banana regions of Bluefields Nicaragua, eventually leading to the dissolution of the plaintiffs business. Treble damages were claimed under the antitrust law.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
U.S.CruiSerAShOre
 Off Block Island
OLYMPIA, DEWEY0s FLAGSHIP AT
 BATTLE OF MANILA
IS BADLY DAMAGED
Crew Abandons Ship on orders-ons
 Man Was Killed by as Falling Hatch
 -It is Supposed the Vessel Grounded
 in a Heavy Fos-Was Coast Patrol.

Block Island, R. T., June 2s-Ths United States cruiser Olympia, Ad- n1iral Dewey's flagship al the Battle or Manila, ran ashore in the fog off Block Island early today. The crul- ser was reported in a bad position. with considerable water in her hold. Chief Machinist's Mate William M. Babb lost his life when he was hit on the head by a falling hatch. No other fatalities were reported
 Exact Position Not Learned.
 The Olympia put out yesterday for target practice and it is supposed she struck during the thick fog which stretched far out from shore. Details of her exact position could not be learned here.
 Was Coast Patrol.
 The Olympia was recently assigned as the flagship of the coast patrol fleet of the second naval division. Imme- diately after she had flashed out word of her accident members of the patrol fleet were going to her assistance but it was found that the famous old war ship was in no immediate danger of breaking up.
 Chief Machinist's Mate Babb was killed as he was coming up on deck His next of kin is his mother. Mrs Sarah Babb, who lives at Reading. Pa