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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
HE KEPT THE TOOL.
And Prizsd It Because 1t Had Never
 Done Dirty Work.

Don0 Dtrty "Ork.
 T was throwing up dirt from an ex- cavation fin the pavement one day. said an old labOrer, when a little old chap with white hair stopped to look on. I was as big as two of him. After a minute or two I rested on my shovel and looked up at him. Said I:
 eff you had to do work with a shovel for your living you'd starve to death before you could make trench deep enough to bury you in
 II thought that was smart thing to say. and laughed. Then he answered me. He was slow speaking man with a sort of drawl.
 "T might-starve-as-y be said, and yet I-have-a-trade which I use-a-tool very much-like- yours. In fact-many peOple-whO- work at my use-the-tOOl-tO- shovel dirt and -with-as-you-- do-with-yOurs. This-is-the-tool.
 He handed me steel pen.
 "Is it joker I asked.
 "It-is-a-tOol-tO them with he nodded. 'That-is-part-of -my-trade. My name - is - Twain Mark Twain
 T have the pen yet" concluded the laborer. 'and no dirt was ever shov- eled with it"-New York Globe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
TO MOBILIZE WOMEN
 FOR WAR SERVICE,

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-A mobili- ration of women in home, office, farm
 and factory to prepare them for war duty is to be effected thru new emer-
 gency committee headed by Miss
 Maude Wetmore and Miss Annie Mor-
 gan.
 We hope to organize the women of the country to take the places oi the men who will be called to mili- tary service,' said Mrs. Schuyler Val,
 Renssaellaer, one of the organization committee.
 "Wonen are ready to do their pa';
 always, but they often fail to be eff
 fective because of the lack of organi- zation. We are probably the only
 country that has gone to war witt, it's women as we'll as it's men mobili@-
 ed for national service"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

an endeavor to run Germany's block ade and bring food and munitions to Albion.
 The average since February 1 has been far below the standard set for the U-boats, but on two days 1t ex- ceeded it. At the rate of destruction during the ruthless" period the Ger mans cannot, on the basis of their own estimates, starve out England.
 Whether the small results attained have been due to effective counter measures of England. as friends of the entente contend, or whether it is owing to some other reason, one can not know. The allies have claimed that they have had 1000 light sub marine "chasers" for use in this cam paign and it is possible their effective ness has been responsible for the showing made by Germany. It is also possible that Germany has become somewhat chary of the attitude of the United States, and has thus permit ted many ships to pass that might oth- erwise have been sunk if this country had remained quiescent over the sub marine controversy, but there has been nothing to show so far that Ger. many has abandoned her plan except so far as it applies to vessels of the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY p, 1917
WILL RUTHLESS WARFARE FAIL?

According to some keen observers of the war situation, the central pow CTS only hope of winning the war rests on the success of the new un- restricted submarine campaign. It is the common opinion in allied coun- tries and largely in this country also, that the present campaign was dic- tated by desperation. So eminent a man as Lord Bryce-who may be bi- ased but who is one of the most solid thinkers of England-boldiy asserts that Germany has played her last card and she is doomed to failure.
 GerErany officially admits that there is much suffering in the coun- try, but denies that the army has been reduced to want, or that it is in any but the pink of condition. This situ- ation is the result of the pythonic blockade which Great Britain, largely in violation of international law, has established in the hope of starving the Teutonic allies into submission. The blockade is pinchiEg.
 It is impossible to say with any cer- tainty whether the Kaiser's retalia- tory undertaking will meet with sue cuss, but the sinking of the Celtic last week and the Lanconia yesterday, to- gether with some 200 smaller vessels, Las given the Germans much encour- agement It is asserted by German leaders that if the U-boats can sink one million tons of shipping month and force three million tons to re- main tied up, England can be reduced to intense starvation in three months. But there is the rub. Forcing En- lands immense fleet of commerce car riers to remain tied up is like the re- cipe for cooking a hare. You must first catch the hare. England's stur- dy hearls of oak have been nourished upon danger and adventure, and the tighter the blockade the more men will go down to the sea in ships in
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
WHAT WILL THEY DO?

What shall the members of our ter ritorial legislature do about that "bone dry" law that congress has just enacted for our benefit CD when they meet?
 At the last session of our legisla- ture, prohibition for Alaska was planned, and was referred to the peo- pie for decision at the fall election of 1916. In substance, the resolution provided that in the event the people voted dry, the following session of the legislature a law would be passed making Alaska dry. Election came. the people voted dry, and the legisla- tors prepared themselves to fulfill their contract. But To, and behold less than two months before the leg islators meet, through our immortal -almost-delegate congress steps in and arrogates to itself the power and with glaring audacity tells our legis- lators to go way back and sit down. Forgetting entirely, absolutely and without recourse the courtesy that is due from one legislative body to an- other.
 Had the National Congress been possessed of an ounce of good man. ners. action would have been defer red until the territorial legislature had met. The latter undoubtedly would have memorialized the high power on that subject as it was in duty and promise bound so to do. ln- stead of waiting Congress slaps our legislators in the face, takes the con tract out of their hands, and leaves an insult in it's place. What are our legislators to do about it?-Progres- sive- Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
SMALL BOY IS KILLED
 BY CONDEMNED SHELL

LAWTON, Okla. Feb. 27.-Lore- ney Meadows, 12, was killed and Le- roy Hinkle, 12, was injured by the ex- plosion of a three-inch shrapnel shell on the Fort Sill military reservation
 The explosion occurred when the Meadows boy tried to remove the brass cap from the shell. He was blown to pieces.
 The Hinkle boy sustained deep gash in the foot from a fragment of the shell.
 The boys were gathering junk and found the shell in an inclosure known as explosive cemetery" where explo- sives are deposited by military au- thorities.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
 True Joy of Eishinu,

To go a fishing is not of necessity to catch fish, nor is the catching of fish the only pleasure in fishing, else would the toilers and fishing fleets exist in a very paradise piscatorial. No; the true joy of fishing consists, as does all Oth- CT true joy, in anticipation, The strug- gle of the finny victim over and the prey landed. kind of sorrow pervades the gentle angler.-E. H. Sothern's '1The Melancholy Tale of Me"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

In every Inc or nanuIaetured 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 agent ; fir Valdez If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

WHAT does it profit man to re- solve to lead an abstemious life and then go to Dutch lunch where cigars and liquid refreshments are the mail' features?
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
For Sale,

Lop-Eared Malamute Dog, 15 mos old, weight 10S lbs: price f. o. b. Val dez $75.O0. Address, Box 232 Douglas, Alaska. k3-1-17
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
Crude.

That young man is out to make name for himself
 "What's the matter? Ain't he satis- fled with the one his father gave him ?'-Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

Prayer carries us halfway to God, fasting brings us to the door of his palace. and almsgiving prOcures us ad- missiOn.-KOran.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

YOU can get on the fence to avoid trouble with either side, but if vol do you will get it from both sides.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
IMPRISONED FOR AIDING
 ESCAPE OF FRENCHMAN '

BERLIN, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Bertha Strasser, wife of a n-commissioned officer was sentenced to serve two years in the military prison by one of the Berlin criminal courts yester- day for aiding a French prisoner of war to escape
 The woman met the French soldier fin factory where he was employed and fell in love with him. hid him in her fiat for nine days and when fav- orable opportunity appeared furnish ed him with suitable clothing and money and aided him in passing the lines. He was caught however. when he attempted to reach Denmark and was brought back. He confessed that he had been assisted by Mrs. Strasser.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

THANK God our Delegate won't b's able to pry our climate loose from us.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
History Made While We Wait.

Are you a student of history?'
 T surely am. I'm reading the news paper faithfully every day."-Wash- ington Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

Have you tried our Boston Mints in bulk at the Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

A new stock of Al Fruit Tablets Candy Kitchen. ,. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

Hot drinks are in full swing at the Candy Kitchen. tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY
 F C0NST|PATED If peevish, feverish and sick, give California Syrup
 of Figs"

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue Is coated; this is sure sign its little stomach. liver and bowels need cleansing at once.
 When listless. pale. feverish. full of cold, breath bad. throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally. has stom- ach- ache. diarrhoea, remember, gen tie liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given
 Nothing equals California Syrup or Figs" for children's ills; give tea spoonful. and in a few hours all the foul waste. sour bile and fermenting food which is clogged in the bowels passes out of the system and you have well and playful ch again. All children love this harI ess. delicious fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to effect a good inside" cleansing. Di- rections for babies, children or all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle. Keep 1t handy in your home. A It, tie given today saves sick child to- morrow, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of Call. fornia Syrup of Figs then look and see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.'-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
PROGRAMME FOR
 BUILDING SHIPS
 WILL BE RUSHED
tcontinued from Page one,

SNUAAsAHuSu ArOm I-dkc Onev issuing by President Wilson of a proc lamation declaring at national emer- gency exists which requires the use of the unusual powers granted him by Con- gress to hasten naval construction. After that step has been taken the emergency fund of more than S100. 100000 provided for the purpose will be available to pay for high speed construction, and the de- partment will be in position to require any shipbuilding or manufacturer to be- gin at once on work assigned to him.
 When the problem Of placing new ships in yards best fitted to do fast work has been studied out. the question of getting ways clear of merchant tonnage now un- 0er construction will be taken up. Wherever possible such ships will be rushed to completni0n and delivered to their owners. No new merchant ships will be laid down, however.
 In some instances 1t is expected that because of shortage of skilled labor and the demand for structural steel, merchant ships. now on the ways would be com pleted only to the point of launching and then held up while navy vessels take their places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
NOTED EDUCATOR
 DIED YESTERDAY Prof. Joel C.DuBose, Known Throughout the State,
 Succumbs

Prof. Joel c. DuBose, one of the lead ing educators of Alabama, died at local infirmary here yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock. He was taken i'll several weeks ago, and has constantly weakened, an operation failing to prove of benefit to him.
 Few men in the state were better known or more widely beloved than was Professor DuBose. For more than 40 years he has been engaged in active edu- cational work in the state. in the rural and city schools, in colleges and in the University of Alabama, as head of a private school and as an ardent advo- cate for improved conditions in educa- tional matters throughout the state.
 Professor DuBose was born in Sumter county in 1855 and was educated in the public schools, at the academy of pr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
ID URGE GOVERNOR
 ID APPOINT JUDGE
Name of Prominent Local Attorney to Be Presented for Vacancy on the
 Appellate Court
By LEON c. BRADLEY

While Senator Thomas J. Judge will not make application for appointment to fill the vacancy on the court of appeals caused by the death of Judge John Pel- ham, his name will be presented to Gov ernor Henderson.
 This became known authoritatively here yesterday That the suggestion will re- ceive serious consideration at the hands of Governor Henderson Is expected.
 It is contended by local men who are interested in behalf Of Senator Judge that he was one of the real leaders of the administration forces in the senate during the recent legislature and that upon his shoulders rested much of the burden of carrying through the administration poli- cies and of protecting them from an- initiation by an overwhelming but hostile majority.
 It was frequently noted during the ses- sion that despite his uncompromising loy atty to the administration and it's meas- ures, he was still able to have great in fiuence with the majority faction and fre- quently put through measure which at first looked hopeless.
 Lawyers and judges here who favor Sen- ator Judge declare that his experience as an attorney and his inherent legal ability, is such as would admirably fit him for service on the bench. It IS re- called that his father, Thomas J. Judge who died in early manhood, was one of the ablest attorneys of south Alabama and his grandfather, Thomas J. Judge, was one of the most brilliant members of the Alabama supreme court at the time when it's decisions were considered among the dearest and most lucid in American Jurisprudence,
 It is generally conceded here that the appointment will go to Birmingham man. With this city and county fur2ish- ing such large part of all the lihga- tion of the cotirt of appeals and the su- preme court, and yet not having a rep resentative on either of these benches, it is not believed that Governor Tender son will look further than this city in making his selection.
 Judge Richard V. Evans, who was ap- pointed to vacancy on this same court last year, is also contender from this county.
 Oscar Lewis of TusSegee, who has been appointed chancellor by the governor; W. w. Whiteside of Anniston, who was de- feated for the office now vacant in the last primary; s. D. Logan, well known lawyer of Centerville, and Judge A. D. Foster of Troy, are others whose names have already been presented to Governor Henderson.
 Due to the importance of not delaying the operations of the court, it would not be surprising should the governor make an appointment at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Combination of Events
 Caused Railroad Wreck
 States Official Report

Harrisburg, Pa., March 7.--"A combina tion of unfortunate circumstances" is held by John P. Dohoney, chief of the bureau of accidents of the state public service commission, to have been respon- sible for the wreck on February 27 on the Pennsylvania railroad at Mount Union in his report to the commission filed here today. Twenty persons were killed.
 Mr. Dohoney calls attention to the fact that the wrecked express was IA minutes late in reaching Mount Union and the freight train which ran into 1t was fol- lowing it about five miles distant on the passenger tracks. having been diverted by the fact of a broken rail on the east bound track
 Another factor was the defective air brake which further delayed the express. The passenger train flagman Is held to have gone back only 300 feet. ''and conse- quently failed adequately to perform his duties, and was evidently unmindful of the responsibility of his position and the seriousness of the situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
STIRS HORNETS NEST

A hornets nest was stirred up by the announcement at the capitol, where scores of members were in their offices preparing to leave for home. The order was roundly denounced by some of the democratic leaders and several members construed it as a move to get combined democratic and republican support in a politically uncertain House.
 Representatives Rainey of Illionis, Carter of Oklahoma, Harrison of Mis- sissippi, Wilson and Aswell of Loui- siana, Vinson of Georgia, Carlin and Glass of Virginia, Dixon of Indiana, Rouse, Johnson, Kinchloe and Sher- ley of Kentucky, Decker of Missouri, Gray of Alabama and Sims of Tennes- see were in a group of democrats who called on the Postmaster General to- day and who were told about the plan Democratic Leader Kitchin of the House delayed his departure for North Carolina to go to the postofflce de- partment to register his protest.
 Most of the congressman who saw MT. Burleson went on the latter's in- vitation to discuss the new plan for systematizing postal accounting by establishing central auditing postof- fices in county or district groups. This subject was overshadowed, however when the news of the civil service or der was broken.
 "GOING TO HAPPEN" One southern member asked if the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

S. S. Mellen and at the University of Alabama. For more than a quarter of a century he taught in the various schools of the state and engaged in other special educational work For several years he was later associate professor of second- ary education at the University of Ala bama. In the latter position he travelled throughout the state seeking to arouse the people to the needs for better educa- tional advantages and to create better system of schools. For several years he has conducted the DuBose school at Roe buck Springs, near Birmingham.
 From 1902 to 1906 Professor DuBose was a member of the state legislature and in 1910 was a candidate for state superin- tendent of education, but was unsuccess- full.
 He was the author of Alabama His tory,'' which is the textbook for the schools of the state and he also wrote Sketch of Alabama History as well as contributing to magazines and news papers regularly.
 The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the First Methodist church, of which he was a member for many years. Dr. George Stuart and Dr. J. w. Johnson will of flcate and interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The pallbearers will be Hill Ferguson. J. E. Scherer. J. E. Bryan, George F.. Mellen, J. Chapline Hodges and Eugene Munger.
 It is requested that any flowers be sent to Johns Undertaking company, where the remains are being held.
 Professor DuBose was married in 1884 to Miss Alice Vivian Horne. He is sur- vived by four children, Mrs. Roscoe How ell, Miss Alice V. DuBose of Due West, S. C.; Miss Florence DuBose of Bir minghan, and Ben w. DuBose of Jackson, Tenn. Two brothers, Jacob DuBose of Clarksdale Miss, and Joshua DuBose of Memphis, survive, as do three sisters, Mrs. John H. Sherard and Mrs. M. E. Ar rirgton of Clarksdale, Miss, and Mrs. R. A. Greton of Mt. Sterling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
OUT THIS QUILT IS WORTH
 MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip. enclose with 50 and mail 1t to Foley & Co.,. 28s5 Sheffield avenue. Chicago, III, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds. and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, bacM- ache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly cleansing catharti6, for constipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels-Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
Two Big Liners Arrive
 Safe From Zone of War

New York, March 1.-Two transatlantic passenger liners arrived here tonight after having successfully run the German sub marine blockade The White Star liner Baltic, which brought 126 cabin and 10 steerage passengers docked today. and the French liner Rochambeau will dock tomorrow after spending the night at quarantine.
 The Baltic was several days overdue The delay was attributed by passengers to the following of new course far from the regular steamship lanes. The vessel sighted no submarines, it was re- ported. although she left port unescorted by warrhips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
BIG AIR BATTLE REPORTED FROM
 FRENCH FRONT
Both British and Germans Are Losers of Several Machines Allied Forces Continuing Ad- vance Toward Bagdad With Turks in Re-
 treat-Little Fighting on Other Lines

New York, March 7.-The Associated Press sums up the news from the war fronts as follows:
 Momentarily there Is ~ cessation in the attacks by the British forces along the Ancre and Somme fronts, which recently have given to King Georges men con- siderable ground held by the Germans at various points. Bombardments alone are reported in these regions and also along the line held by the French.
 Considerable aerial activity has taken place between the British and Germans. London reports that three German ma chimes were brought down and three oth- CTS forced to descend damaged, but says four British machines were felled by the Germans and that seven others are miss ing
 There is little fighting of moment, ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08

cept the usual artillery duels and in- fantry actions by reconnoitering parties. in progress on any of the other fronts.
 The rout of the Turks towards Bagdad is being kept up by the British, who now have advanced to within nine miles of Ctesiphon, which is 28 miles from Bag dad. The British reports record the Turks as being demora1ized and leaving behind them large quantities of stores and numbers of guns.
 Petrograd reports that the Russians cap- tured the Asadabad summit strategic position 10 miles southwest of Hamadan, Persia, from the Turks.
 The destroyer Cassini, one of the all lied Mediterranean patrol boats, has been sunk by a submarine Seven officers, in cluding the captain and 100 members of tht crew, perished.
 Berlin reports that the Russian armored cruiser Ryurik has been badly damaged by striking mine in the Gulf of Fin land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-08
TWENTY THREE BRITISH VESSELS OF ALL KINDS SUNK DURING THE WEEK
 ENDING MARCH 4, STA TIES REPORT
According to Official Statement Issued by the London War Office This is Toll of German Submarines For This PeriOd-Twelve
 Ships Were Unsuccessfully Attacked.

London March 7An official statement issued today says that g British merchant vessels struck by mine sub marine during the week ending March Of thes IA 600 tons gross and under 600 tons In the period three British fishing vessels sunk The statement includes and fishing sunk during the previous week. but not included previous statement.
 Twelve British merchant vessels unsuccessfuy at tackled during the week
 The number of merchant of all nationate of than 100 net arriving United Kingdom ports during the week 2528 The number sailing 2477 These fig ures are exclusive of fishing and local craft