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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
WHEN PETROLEUM WAS FREE
That Was Very Early In the History
 of This Country.

of This Country.
 The first reference to the discovery of petroleum in America was contain ed in a letter written in 1929 by Joseph de la Roche d'Allion, French mis- sionary working among the Indians. He had crossed the Niagara river and made his way southward through western New York into northern Penn sylvania, where he found spring from which oil flowed. This oil was highly esteemed by the Indians for medicinal uses.
 The letter of the priest was publish ed in 1882 in Sagard's "Histoire du Canada" This oil spring was proba- bly, identical with the one described by the Massachusetts Magazine in 17S9:
 "In the northern part of Pennsylva mia there Is a creek called Oil creek. which empties into the Allegheny riv- er It issues from a spring on the top of which floats an oil similar to that called Barbados tar and from which one may gather several gallons a day. The troops sent to guard the western posts halted at the same spring, col Iected some of the oil and bathed their joints with 1t. This gave them great relief from the rheumatism with which they were afflicted York World
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the brm of Dougherty X Ferguson of Val dez, Alaska, has this day dissolved by mutual consent, R. P. Ferguson retir- ing from the firm. T. E. Dougherty will continue the business at the same place will pay all debts of the old firm and will collect all debts due to said firm.
 Dated this 3Oth day of December. 1916.
 T. E. DOUGHERTY,
 K. P. FERGUSON.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
Why h it?

When you are in hurry why is 1t that
 There are no means of lOcOmotion ir sight?
 You haven't any change? Every one bumps into you? Ton remember you have left the front door open?
 All the streets are blocked? The last train has just gone? You are held up by some bore? You see the most beautiful girl in the world?
 Your watch is wrong?
 The other person is late and yOn are kept waiting an hour?-Life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

States at Warsaw invited all the Con-
 Isuls of the neutral States residing in that city to visit him and informed them that by order of his Govern
 ment he could not officially recog- niZe the Kingdom of Poland until the end of the war, but nevertheless he
 would confer with the Polish State
 Council on purely political matters. the same as the representatives of
 the European countries
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
Mollar,d Fined $4O,OOO

PARIS, Jan. 26.-The Cafe Mol lard, one of the principal estab' lishments of it's kind in Paris, op- posite the St. Lazare terminus, has been ordered closed, and the propri- etor. Louis Mollard. has been fined more than $40,0O0, for selling al most 1 1000 bottles of absinthe in vio- lation of the law passed in March 1915, prohibiting the sale of this liquor.
 M Mollard is charged with having sold absinthe at $2 bottle under the name of "elixir'
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
ROME's GREAT COLOSSEUM.
A Grim Theatsr of Death That was
 Drenched With Blood.

The most imposing theater ever erected by mortal hands, a grim house of death. consecrated by blood and tears, the Colosseum stands today a stupendous monument to Roman pride and degradation. Almost third Of q mile in circumference, it towers 15I feet up into the air. the original and monumental play to the gallery of i,opular approval. In so A. D. Elm peror Titus opened it's history with 0 tremendous inaugural of a hundred days of games" in which men fought with other men and with wild animals. ard no one knows the exact tale of the lives snuffed out on it's bloodied sands ito make Roman holiday"
 In the construction of the Colosseum note of superimposing the three orders -Doric. Ionic and Corinthian--an idea that has eXcrted greater influence upon the design of monumental works than any other Roman innovation.
 But who thinks of that standing be fore it today with the golden Italian sunshine glorifying every scar and con. turing back from the dead past vivid spectacles of Roman holidays. full oi noise and color, laughter and bloody agonies. or when liquid moonlight transfgures the classic ruin into u magic fabric. where stalk the thir ghosts of saint and vestal. slave and emperor?-National Geographic Maga zine
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
kniuhts of Old.

The knights of the days of chivalry were so well protected by their armor that they were practically invincible to all ordinary weapons. Even when dismounted they could not be injured save by the misericordia. thin dagger. which penetrated the joints of the ar mor In more than one battle knights fallen from their horses could not be killed until their armor had been bro ken up with axes and hammers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
San Francisco Breaks Record.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26.-Ex- ports of merchandise from San Fran cisco to foreign territories during the year 1916, totalled $129,943,273 or s43,0OO,OOO more than the total for 1915. This was the largest in the history of the port. Gold shipments for the year totalled $45,844,220. Gold importations for the same period amounted to S38,223.175.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
Gen, Bandini Drowned

ROME, Jan. 26.--Lieutenant Gen. eral Bandini, commander of the Italian Albanian expeditionary corps. was among those lost aboard the Italian batileship Regina Margherita. the sinking of which by mine on Dec. II was recently officially COL firmed
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Only a first-class drug store cal secure an agency for Rexall products The Owl Drug Store. exclusive agents for Valdez. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
.Admiral's Widow Dies.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Landy Gren fell, widow of Vice-Admiral Sir Harry Grenfell, once commander of the British channel squadron is dead here. She was daughter of Andre" Low, of Savannah, Ga
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
The Reason.

Patience-There was a time in net life she could have married nearly an. body she pleased.
 Patrice-And yet she has never mar rieG?
 "Never. You see, she couldn't please nybody."-YOnkers Statesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
In the Old Days,

Debutante-l wonder why women used to wear such wide wedding rings Blase Matron-Because at that time. poor things, they expected them to last a iifetime-Life.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
A Matter of Color.

He (of Yale teaml-Yes. our family dates back to the Normans Blue blOO'i counts for something. Ste-It won't count much with pa. He's a Harvard! man.-Boston Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

NOTICE-Electrica heaters, cook |ers, percolaIors, vacuum-cleaners. will be advanced in prices after New years, by the manufacturers. Stock on hand will be sold at prevailing prices, at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Rexall. Rexall! Always gets frs call by discriminating buyers wh| know that Rexall stands for superla- tive excellence. Owl Drug Store. eX elusive agents. 1T
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Taldez Drug Store. u
 For fine Candies see our stock. Valdez Drug Go. u
 A new line Of heaters priced right. at Mead's. If
 Just received. a new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
 Just Reeeived-thc latest Popular Songs and Music Valdez Drug Go. If
 CITY EXPRESS, Phone S2; ready to transfe. tat baggage for you. tf
 For good warm rooms try the St. Elias Hotel. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Fresh Box candy at Hunts Candy Kitchen A new line opened If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Why not a VICTROLA? We have them from s15 up. Valdez Drug Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

We sell marshmailews ill bulk at the Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Furnished rooms at Mrs Osland's. Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

All kinds of cocktails. At tine Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27
Musn't Recognize Poland

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26.-The Czas newspaper at Crawcow reports that the Consul General of the United
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

CITY EXPRESS, Phone S2; ready to transfe. tat baggage for you. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

For good warm rooms try the St Elias Hotel. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Just Reeeived-thc latest Popular Songs and Music. Valdez Drug Go. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

Just received. a new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-27

A new line Of heaters priced right
 at Mead's. t1
Evening star., 1917-12-02
ENLISTMENTS BOOM COMPANIES
FORMED FOR D. C.. HOME GUARD

Three companies have been formed In
the new regiment OF the District OF
Columbia National Guard now being
raised. with prospects of a fourth COM
pany in the near future. Every day
last week brought several enIistments.
Recently Col. Dapray. the adjutant
general. commanding the District OF
Columbia militia. addressed letter to
the War Department. submitting the
proposition that under certain condi-
tions. in his opinion. it would be easy
to organize one or more regiments Of
d. c. N. G.
In reply the War Department said
there was no objection TO the organ
ization of the units authorized by the
national defense act of 1916. and that
all possible encouragement and assist
Evening star., 1917-12-02

should be applied to bring the war to a
speedy and successful conclusion. New
enterprises which are not fundamental
to the efficient operation of the coun-
try's necessary activities should not be
undertaken. This will not result ad-
versely upon business conditions Of en-
ployment, because every man and every
resource will be needed during the
war"
This is cited as only one example of
where volunteer organizations of indus
try have been more drastic than official
government agencies themselves In
seeking to divert energy and resources
to strictly wartime purposes.
Evening star., 1917-12-02
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Evening star., 1917-12-02
TIRPITZ PARTY
WARNS AGAINST
GENERAL PEACE

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM. December L.
Advices received here from Berlin
say that the new fatherland party
has presented a memorial to the
reichstag containing a warning
against n general trust, which.
the memorial declared. would
work to the advantage OF Eng
Land.
The memorial also requested
the refchstag to declare that its
resolution of July 10. advocating
peace. Is no longer consonant
with the present situation.
Admiral Won Tirpitz il the guild
ing influence In the new father
land party.
Evening star., 1917-12-02
TEXAS GETS 25.CENT MILK.

DALLAS, Tex. December 1.-The cost
of living in Dallas was further in>
creased today. when one of the leading
dairies advanced the price of milk to
25 cents 4 quart. A pint of milk costs
Is cents.
Increased cost of feed was the reaS
son given for the advance.
Evening star., 1917-12-02
MORE PAY PROMISED
FOR GERMAN SOLDIERS

AMSTERDAM. December 1.-The pay
Of German private soldiers is shortly
to be increased by one-third, 1T has
been announced in the main commit
tee OF the reichStag, according to Ber-
lin dispatches. Non commissioned Of
ficers are to have their pay raised 90
per cent.
Evening star., 1917-12-02

Department.
Col. Dapray hopes to enlist men who
might be deferred from enlistment by
reason Of business connection, but who
would gladly enter the military serv-
ice for purposes OF local defense. A
meeting 10 to be held Tuesday night
at the National Guard armory.
Evening star., 1917-12-02

reinsurance. This will be done by the
new bureau of manufacturing re-
sources Of the Council Of National De-
fense. formed for the express purpose
of affording all Industries point of
contact with the government.
Business men who depend largely
upon importations experienced a furry
with the issuance of the Presidents
troll over imports. No official interpre-
has been issued This much can be said
This government knows full well the
mistakes England made in regard to
undue limitations upon exports. Early
In the war Great Britain adopted a
rigid policy of restricting imports to
fuel. food. munitions and certain neces-
sary raw materials 1t was decided that
citrus fruits were luxuries in war
times. Their importation was stopped.
This hit Spain hard. Great Britain had
been a heavy buyer of the Spanish
orange and lemon output. Likewise
Spain had been selling Great Britain
pyrites. used in making sulphuric acid.
The hint from Spain that no more
pyrites would be forthcoming unless
citrus fruits were admitted resulted in
a relaxation of the order regarding the
latter commodity.
England also decided she could do
without fish from Sweden. But she
needed very badly a certain metal from
Sweden used in the making of high
grade steel. Sweden's edict was virtual
ly: mo fish. no metals" So England
continued to take the fish along with
the metals.
Evening star., 1917-12-02
Both Were Incorrect.

Hence It came about that this mann.
faoturer: coming TO Warrington with
was engaged in q nom essential intus.
try, and with prooonceived notions OF
Mnat might happen to him. found that
both his hypotheaD and conclusions
position to aid his country nnaterialIy
by exercise Of initiative and business
judgment
Just now the government is prepar-
inI TO reach out 70 meet al industries
giys them this sort Of informatlon ond
Evening star., 1917-12-02
they touch upon manufacture. distribu-
ton and transportation.
Refers to Policy.

they touch upon manufacture, distr1pu-
ton and transportation.
Refers to Policy.
All this refers to tho policy Of the
government toward industries. There
remains the process by which the in
dustries are to become acquainted with
1t. Obviously each of the 100000 or
more manufacturers of the country can
not come to Washington to confer with
the government agency he desires to
reach.
Therefore the United States Chamber
Of Commerce is cooperating with the
Council of National Defense in the for
nation Of a series Of committees which
the country. These committees take
the place. In a measure, Of the alcohol
to-zinc" list formerly affiliated with the
Council Of National Defense but now
dissolved. They will not be a part of
the council: they will represent the in
dustries directly. They will deal with
the war industries board primarily, and.
II they are not representing industries
which are actively engaged in war
work, they will deal more largely, per-
hapS, with the bureau of manufacturing
resources.
Organization of these committees Is
only one feature of the way in which
the United States Chamber of Com
cially through it's special committee CO.
operating with the Council Of National
Defense. Through series OF war
bulletins it has kept business men in:
render most effective service. from
time to time. The recent statement
quoted above. in regarr to essen
tial industries fs an example of the
effort it has made to deal with prac-
tical phases of wartime problems OF
commerce.
Evening star., 1917-12-02
Affected by Agencies.

One difficulty has been that each in
dustry is affected by the activities of
different government agencies; that the
process of making the edicts of each
conform to the general policy has re-
suited in confusion. One manufacturer
may find his special concern is obtain
ing coal. another may need transporta-
ton. a third must have ocean tonnage,
fourth must deal with the War or
Navy departments, a fifth must go to
the food administration. many seek the
aid of the Labor Department. and others
may have combinations of these diff
culties and those which are touched by
other government departments
That is why the Council of National
Defense is seeking to synchronize its
priority rulings through the war indus
tries board: why 1t has created a sec
ton on industrial service to deal with
labor problems: why a war council Of all
executives has been organized to meet
weekly with Secretary Baker, chairman
Of the council: why the new bureau of
manufacturing resources has been formed,
and why every effort is being made to
have under the Council Of National De-
tense agencies which will coordinate all
agencies Of the government SO far as
Evening star., 1917-12-02
Depends on Receipts.

The bulletin continues. in treating Of
this point. What may be shipped to
foreign countries depends upon what
they are willing to receive from us.
and. therefore, it may be impossible to
secure what Is needed by shipping nom
essentials. Cases may arise where we
must draw upon our store of much
needed raw materials and finished
products in order to procure raw mate
rials which are in even greater de-
mand. Thus we may have to send agi-
cultural implements to Argentina in
order to procure wool. wheat and
hides
This does not mean that the chamber
is trying to save the so-called nom
essential industries. Indeed. it admits
that such industries exist. whereas the
Council Of National Defense. through
Mr.. Clifford. has stated that non-es-
sential industry is extremely hard to
define. so that no attempt will be made
to do SO. In one of its bulletins the
Chamber Of Commerce states:
In the course Of time no one need
be surprised If during the war the use
Of labor and materials for all unessen-
tial purposes Is made impossible by
regulation or statute. Every effort that
this country is capable Of making
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-26
boy KILLED BY LIGHTNING
NORDEN AASEN INSTAN Thy
KILLED WEDNESDAY Az
TERNOON IN MADISON
TOWNSHIP.
Was Flowing With Riding Plow.
Marks On Left Side of Face and
Arms Showed Where
Lightning Struck
Him.

Last Wednesday afternoon about
four o'clock Norden Aasen. stepson
of C. c. Aasen, of this city, was in
stantly killed by lightning on the
Alert Engel farm, better known as
the ALI. Qualley farm in Madison
township. The boy was blowing with
riding pillow. When struck he fell
off the pillow, his face striking the
ground and his feet were resting on
the plow. Emil Gulbraldson and
Bert Vine observed the team standing
in the field, and surmised something
was wrong, and on investigation
found the unfortunate young man.
One of the horses was also knocked
down by the shock, but wasn't killed.
! The left side of the boys face and
arm were burned by the lightning.
The remains were taken to the Engen
/ home, and on Friday were taken to
the undertaking parlors of the De-
corah Furniture Co.
Norden was a fine young man, and
would have been % years old on the
/ Seventeenth of next month. He was
the son of the late Peter Aasen and
wife. and was born in DEBORAH town
ship, and always made his home here.
His sad death brings sorrow to many
and the sympathy of all is extended
to the bereaved relatives. The funer-
| al services were held Saturday after
noon from the First Lutheran church
Rev. /. B. Torrison officiated and in
terment was in the Union Prairie
Norwegian cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-26
Married Last Thursday.

Last Thursday, Sept. 20, at high
noon at the home of the brides par
ents on East Main street occurred the
marriage of Miss Edna Pauline Haug.
only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Haug, to Mr.. Willard Taylor
Evenson, of Clatskanie, Oregon. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. O..
.Glesne of the Norwegian church.
Miss Marjorie Nereson, of Ossian,
was bridesmaid and B. B. AnundseI
best man. The bride is one of De-
corah's talented young women. She
was born and grew to young woman
hood here, is a graduate of the De-
corah high school and also of the
musical department Of the Iowa State
Teachers College at Cedar Falls. For
the past four years she has been a
teacher in the public schools at Os-
sian. She is young woman posses
sed of most pleasing disposition
and her friends here are legion. The
husband of her choice is a graduate
of the law department of Leland
Stanford University, and at the pres
ent time is assistant manager of the
Benson Logging and numbering Co.,
OF Clatskanie, Oregon. He met his
bride three years ago last August on
the boat when she went to Norway.
Mr. Evenson and his parents were on
trip to Norway at the time. One
of the romantic Instances was when
the entire party were informed in
Berlin, all on account of them taking
few snap shots of the German sol
d ,ers. They showed their crede1-
tials and were released in a short
time, but the experience was full OF
excitement for them. The groom is
an excellent young man, and created
most favorable impression on all
who have had the pleasure of meet
ing him here. The happy young cou-
pie departed Thursday on an extend
ed honeymoon trip through the west,
Visiting the Grand Canyon of Color
ado and other interesting points in
the west. They took with them the
hest wishes of host of friends for
a long and happy married life. They
will be at home after Oct. u at Clat-
Skanie. 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-09-26
Passed Away in Milwaukee.

William Kenney arrived home the
first Of the week from Milwaukee
where he had been in attendance at
the funeral OF his father, who passed
away, Sept. 10. We take the follow
ing obituary notice from the AIilwau-
kee Sentinel
Funeral services for Michael Ken
,aey, civil war veteran, who died on
Monday, Sept 10, was held from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. William
Grieb, 461 Thirtieth street, to Gesu
church, on Thursday morning, Sept.
13, at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. Kenney resided here for sew
enty years. He was born in Ireland
in 1871 and came to Milwaukee when
he was 6'years old.
He served for three and a hall
years in the civil war as member or
the First Wisconsin artillery, Com
pany B, and was a member Of the
George C. Drake post, No. 223. He
was also an honorary member OF the
Sons of Veterans.
Mr.. Kenney is survived by five
sons. Daniel, Chicago; William, De-
corah, Ia; Philip, John, and Frank
of Milwaukee, Wis; and four daugh-
ter. Mrs. c. E. Rice, LaXley, Ala. ;
Mrs. F. Richardson, Chicago; Mrs
William Grieb, and Mrs. P. o. PETE
Milwaukee. He leaves also twenty
grandchildren and five great grand
children.