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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
No Fooling Now.

Washington, April 16.-Officials
today stated that America is in the
war to the last dregs and discouraged
any talk that peace is on the horizon.
They know of no honest peace move
and do not expect any just now.
1t is officially asserted that the
allied commission which is to meet
here will agree as to when the Amer
lean allies shall regard Prussianism
obliterated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
REGULAR MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT

The city council will meet tonight
in regular session. There are sew
eral matters to come up for action
but nothing of an exciting nature"
is anticipated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
SWITZERLAND NEUTRAL

Geneva, April 16.-The Federal
council has proclaimed Swltzerland's
neutrality in connection with the
declaration of a state of " ar between
the United States and Germany.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
S0LWAY VOTES TO
REMODEL SCHOOL

The village of Solway on Satur-
day voted $4,000 school bonds. The
bonds will be used to remodel the
school. The vote stood 81 in favor
and 13 against.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
SANTA FE RAIL HEAD
BELIEVES PEACE NEAR
(Bv limited Press)

(By Unlteu FreSSJ
San Francisco, April 16.-Presi-
dent Ripley CT the Sante Fe railroad
today declared himself in favor of
universal service training, and as
serted that he would be amazed if
the war lasted much longer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
CLAIM MADE THAT
0VERTURES HAVE
BEEN SENT TO j. S.;
CONFERENCE hint
(By United Press)

Copenhagen, Denmark April 16.
is secretly seeking to re-
vive peace talk in all the belligerent
countries. She is planning to maneu-
yer the entente into asking her for
peace Positive confirmation of un-
official overtures from Berlin to the
United States have been obtained.
There is a strong hint from official
German sources that America would
do we'll to send Colonel House, Presi-
dent Wilson's closest adviser, to The
Hague for a German conference.
The main intrigue for peace is be-
ing exerted through the German So
cialists, which is suddenly favored
by the government, although the gov
ernment is silent as to terms.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
Sees Easy Solution.

Amsterdam, April 16.-Austria-
Hungary regards that basis of un-
derstanding could be easily reached
in view of the identical briefs in the
Russian provisions in the govern
ment's recent statement and those
stated by Foreign Minister Czernin.
The semi-official statement from
Vienna is the first formal open bid
for peace with Russia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
JOHN D. Will ATTEND
HIS BROTHERS FUNERAL
(BY United PreSs)

. New York, April 16.-John D.
Rockefeller today announced that he
would attend the funeral of his
brother Frank, despite a fued which
has covered a period of II years.
Editors note-John D. and Frank
uuarreled in 1900 over business af-
fairs and Frank left the Standard
Oil interests. He went west and
bought a ranch in Kansas and since
that time the brothers have been as
strangers to each other.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
new CHIEF OF RUSS
FORCES IS ANNOUNCED
(Ry United PreSSl

Petrograd. April 16.-General AL
exieff has been named commander
in-chief of all the Russian armies
He was formerly chief Of star.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
Arti11erv in Action

Paris, April 16.-Violent artillery
fighting is in progress along almost
the whole French front with vigorous
raids at half a dozen places penetrat-
ing the German lines in Alsace, 1t is
reported in an official statement to-
day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
UNIQUE FLAG POLE

Glenn Conger has hOisted "O1d
Glory" at the top of a large Norway
pine on Lake Boulevard, near his
home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16

Balfour Due Tonight.
Washington, April 16.-Balfour Is
due to arrive here at $3.50 o'clock
this evening as the official represen-
tatiye of the English government for
the war conference.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
BRYAN SAYS HE'S
READY TO FIGHT
ON BATTLE Line;
BALFOUR IS DUE
Eouuoner Declares "He's for Any,
thing to- Push War to Quick
and Successful End"
SENATE COMMITTEE FAVORABLY
REPORTS BOND ISSUE BILL
All Licenses for Shore Radios Are
Revoked by Secretary Daniels
of Navy Department.
(By United Press)

Washington, April 16.-Wlllam
Jennings Bryan today told President
Wilson during a call at the White
House that he is 'for anything the
government wants in pushing the
war to a quick and successful end"
He offered his services on the firing
line and urged prohibition for the
United States.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
Rond Bill Ready.

Bond Bill Ready.
Washington, April 16.-The Sen
ate committee today favOrably re-
ported Tue s7,OOO,00O,00o bond issue
hin. It will be rushed through to-
morrow.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-04-16
Eadios Suspended.

Exadios Suspended.
Washington, April 1o.-Secretary
Daniels of the navy department to-
dav announced that all licenses for
shore radio stations have been sus-
nended during the period of hostili-
ties.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
On Finding Fault.

1t is much easier to pick fault with
others than to be correct yourself. 1t
la better to be fOrbearing. No one
likes others to he exacting Of him
about every little mistake or folly. BE
not 80 to others. BE ready to overlook
small things, to make allowances. BE-
cause you can do this or that or live
so or so, It Is not to he expected that
everyone can do or he the same.
Though you may think your way the
bnst. someone else may have just ny
good ideas--Or better. Who made you
Judge. that you can make laws for all!
10 YOU want to toe the mari; Ut an
Others making? If not. do no, expect
others to come up to your line. Live
your own life the best you can. and
while you try to help. leave the lives
of others to their Creator for judg-
ment. A habit Of debating grows on
one. 1t is better tn watch out and stop
Yourself before you begin. If 1T Is part
of your business to direct others. do so
In the right spirit. with respect to
their rights and your own self-respect.
Nagging IL belittling to yourself and
does harm. not good. 1t improves or
reforms no one. A habit Of finding
fault renders one disagreeable. Make
criticisms and suggestions with great
care. Seek what you can commend
and emphasize that.-Milwaukee Jour
nal,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
NONE NEEDED HIS PRAYERS
After Tainted Money Warning coiored
Pastor Expresses Satisfaction
with Purity Of the Flock.

The collections had fallen off badly
In the colOred church and the pastor
made q short address before the box
was passed.
"Ah don't want any man to give
more dan his share. breddren." he said.
gently, 'but we mus all glib ercortin'
TO what we rightly hab. All say rightly
han. breddren. because we don't want
no tainted money In de box. Squire
Jones tOle me dat he done miss some
chickens dis week. Now Of any Oh our
breddrpn hab fallen by de wayside In
connection wild dose chickens. let him
stay his hand from dat box.
deacon Smith. please piss de box
an Anil watch de signs an see der"'s
anyone in dis congregation dat needs
me ter wrastle in prayer fer him."
The effect Of this brief discourse
was instantaneous and remarkable.
Throughout the congregation loud
whispers Of Lien me a Qua'tah." Let
me hab half a dollar" "Gib me a
nickel til mawnin'." were heard. Ap-
parently everyone put something In
the box.
The Rev. Sam Small Smith surveyed
the coins with a satisfied smile AZ hr
remarked:
"Ah done tole Squire Jones dat oOne
OBJ my lambs was guilty Of sech dia-
bolicaI eccentricity."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
The Serious Side.

The summer Is past. the harvest al
It's end. What have you to show for
your work? The days speed quickly
and "gOing to do it tomorrow" does
not get deeds done. Work today.
do II now" are tritr notices. but use.
full admonitiOn.
Cloudy and chilly days come Occa-
siOnally, reminding one that another
season IL at Its close. What have you
gained from your summer days? L.
your body stronger. your mind fuller
OF stored knowledge. your soul grown
to wider appreciation Of the true
things of life? Are you more human
more charitable? Have you bett"
understanding of the rights and needs
Of men? What memories have YOU
stored up for future reflection during
the long winter nights:
Recreation and entertainment hav.
their rightful place in life. hut serious
thought must ill the mind or one will
not grow. Not to advance means d.
cay, DEATH To be- ever growing Is -
necessity through life. But to nd
vance, time must be given to the high
or things In life. To what end are
you speeding? What are your aims,
your purposes?- Milwaukee, Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
WISH TO CONTROL Cemetery
Foreigners in Rome Urge Italian Gov
eminent to Take Over Burial
Ground Owned by Germany.

War has drawn attention to the fact
that the great Protestant cemetery In
Rome. where nrr buried mnny distin.
guished foreigners including the poets.
Keats and Shelley. Is the property OF
the German government. and the rent
ais for plots therein are still paid to
German agents.
More than Il century ago PRUSSIA
was the only non Roman Catholic pow
ar represented at the Vatican. There
fore. ii was Prussia which obtained
the concession for II cemetery to be
.iS,,d for the bodies of those not Of the
r.. nan faith. and the property still
rp,i;iiilS i'm the hands of the German
government
Prominent foreigners now are urginl.
that the Italian government should
take over the cemetery and place II
under British protection.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
HOW GREAT WARS ARE WON
Il Is Very Rarely That Conflicts Are
Victorious Because Of Superior
vaIor, Says Writer.

The vulgar idea Of war is that the
victory is won by superior ya!or or
other moral virtue. writes II. Side
bOtham in the Atlantic. This. however.
has very rarely been the case: al
most oil Western nations. at any rate.
are equally brave. though the vaIor Of
some excpls I'm obstinacy and endur-
ance and of others In daring and elan.
BY far the cOlnmOner causes Of VIC
tory and defeat are political or tech
meal.
Sometimes Ito take the domain
Of tactics) II is new weapon that
wins victory on the battlefield. or at
any rate contributes to the ease with
which 1t Is won; sometimes. as In
the Roman and in Frederick's armies,
it is superior discipline. greater pilysi-
cal fitness, and practice in maneuver
that win the victory. More often 1t
ia some new formation OF line. Those
tactics commonly succeed best of all
which are both new and adapted to
the genius " the people using them.
Thus the Beers In the South African
war developed highly original sys-
TEN Of mounted infantry tactics by
simply using their horses in war time
rs they did going about their ordinary
business on their wide sheep farms.
and similarly In the American wars
the wOodsmen made ideal skirInishers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Preserving Flowers In Wax.

1t IL not generally known that pre-
serving flowers In wax Is one Of the
easiest Of tasks Ordinary candles
may be used. To prepare the wax. II
Ii only necessary to cut the candles
into chunks, being careful to remove
the wicks. The wax Is then melted
In a saucepan over a fame. after
which it is ready to receive the fOw'
ers. Each flower should be dry on the
surface when treated; there should be
no rain or dewdrOps on the petals
Take the blossoms separately and dip
them for q moment or 30 into the liQ'
uid wax. constantly moving them
about. immense the blossoms COM
pletely and also an inch or 20 Of the
STEM, Then take them out and hold
until dry. Do not lay them on table
or nat surface until they are dry AZ
this will crush them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
DECEMBER TIDES

Friday. Dec. Is
First high tide 0:32 "a m. rs.
Second nigh tide II: Al ii. m. 1913.
First low tide $50 IA. m, rs.
Second low tide 6:45 p, m, Il. 2.
Saturday, Dec. 20
First high tide 1:1O a. m. TT.
Second high tide 1927 p. m, 10.1.
First low tide 6:21 a M, 81.
Second low tide 1920 p. m. ii.
Sunday. Dec. 80
First high tide 1:46 a. M, 2.6.
Second high tide 1:05 p. m, 9.8.
First low tide 7:01 a. M, &c.
Second low tide 1853 p. m, -0.S.
Monday. Dec. 81
First high tide 2:20 a. m, 7.S.
Second high tide 1:43 p. m. 90.
First low tide TAB a. m, IS.
Second low tide 1924 p. m, -0.3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
ICEBERG As A SEA WONDER
Among the More Interesting Things TO
BE Seen In Steamer lanes'
Of the Atlantic.

Among the wonders Of the sea there
r. few more Interesting things than
ircbergs for their size. shapes and the
rtnnner In which they array them
solves
Icebergs exhibit tendency to form
both clusters and +ong lines, and these
groupings may arise from the effects
10th Of ocean currents and Of storms.
Some very slng..a: Ines H bergs,
extending for many hundreds of miles
east Of Newfoundland. have been
shown on official charts issued by the
other. each keeping on it's independent
course after the crossing. In several
instances parallel lines Of bergs leave
long spaces of clear water between
them.
CuriOusly enough. while enormous
fields Of ice invade the so-called
steamer lanes" Of the Atlantic at the
opening Of spring during certain years.
in other years at that season there Is
comparatively little ice to be seen.
The ice comes. Of course. from the
edges Of the Arctic regions. from the
ice-bound coasts Of Greenland and
Labrador. where huge bergs, broken
from the front of glaciers ut the point
where they reach the sea. start on
their long Journeys toward the south,
driven by the great current that flows
from Baffin's hay into the northern
Atlantic ocean.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
William Had a Poser.

Good morning. children" said thu
arithmetic teacher. How many OF
you have prepared an original prob
lem in multiplication. as | reqnested?'
Only one hand went up.
"Well, William. you may give your
problem and the rest of the class may
solve It,"
IF my baby sister Is II year old now
and weighs twenty pounds, and keeps
ON gaining two ounces day until she
is sixteen years old, and If the price
Of living doubles again In the next ten
years, how much will my sisters grad
uation outfit cost? Mother says she
would ike to know"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Daily Weather RepOr1
BRICKLAYERS NOW ARE
WANTED BY UNCLE SAM

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec Is
Instructions to enlist in the army as
many brfcklayers as possible have
been sent to recruiting offices through
out the country These men will be
sent to a concentration camp in the
South for a short time and then to
France for work on the American air.
domes. Attention was called to the
advisability of getting these men into
service as soon as possible
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Canadians Meet Death

DAWSON: w. H. Brethus. foreman
of the Otter Creek mines. was frozen
to death on the trail near Carcross on
his way to Victoria to spend Christ
mas.
The body of pioneer mail carrier
named Scott was found in the Big Sal
mon district on the trail near La
barge.
The weather has been so below in
this section for two weeks. Dawson
has an epidemic of influenza and
whoopirg cough. The hospital is fill
ed with patients, and the school is
closed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Ma EXPECTING u.

1t was his first time under fre. He
had expressed his terror to comrades
few moments before. They had
tried to cheer him, and rs they rushed
into the fray they kept him within
their observation. When the enemy
opened fire he fell. They quscxiy benz
over him and hastily tried to deter
mine the extent Of his injury. Ma
wounds were visible.
"Are you shOt9" asked one.
I'll dunno" he whfned with teeth
chattering, but must bel"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Cannery Sites

We have customers for select can
merry sites located in the Prince Will
liam Sound District. II you have any
thing to offer send full particulars,
location, description. etc., to
BOND & BABSON,
Field Dept.
80 Broadway.
New York City.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
STEAMER sAILINGS
, r r + = + + + + + + = I

Steamship Alameda-Sailed from Sc
attic for Valdez, Thursday, Deem
Der 81.
Steamship Admiral Evans-Sailed
West from Valdez for Kodiak Dec.
"a.
Steamship Victoria-Sailed west from
Valdez, Dec. %.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Fuel From Peat.

A company has been formed In Nor
way for making fuel from peat by the
Rosendahl method. The raw material
for the new industry will be chiefly
peat from the extensive Norwegian
moors, but any other material may be
used which Is sufficiently abundant In
the neiRhborho0d Of the factory. par
ticulariy wood waste. The product q
said greatly to resemble English coal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Fifty Below and clear and calm is
the official report from Fairbanks this
morning. This is the coolest weather
the inland metropolis has experience
ed this year. and in connection with
the usual haze at that temperature, is
cold indeed. Gulkana reports 60 be-
low this morning, the coolest spot on
the government trail.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

A large flock of mallard ducks were
seen over town this morning attempt
ing to wing their way against the
fierce gale blowing. At times they
were blown back. and then they slow
ly forged ahead, but the wind was
nearly too much for them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har-
Dor boat LIT. c. v. Donaldson" will
take effect today. All orders to the
contrary are revoked.
Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
and Fridays:
I've. Fort Liscum Leave Valdez
S:15 a. m. 9:46 Q. m.
1:15 .. M. 400 p. m.
TUESDAY
1915 D. m. 900 p. m.
1880 p. m. $500 p. m.
SATURDAY
1915 D. m. 400 p. m.
7:16 .. m. 1880 p. m.
11:16 D. m. 1890 m. m.
There will be no trips Of the boat
on the End and 4th Fridays of each
month. these days being used to clean
boilers.
Special trips or cancelling of the
above will be made without notice
only to meet eytgencies OF the SER
vice.
All official business between Val
DEE and the Post should he arranged
for transaction, where possible, 20
that advantage will be taken OF the
scheduled trips and extra trips will
be m ade at a minimum and made only
when urgently needed.
e. r KOEHLER.
Capt. 14th Infantry. A. Q. M.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Air Routea

The Italian press u Boosting that
one Of their airmen aew from Turin
to London, T04 miles In re minutes
When the warf over Il win b flns "a
travel In IN aiSlASt that can make the
trip from SAN ake City to Los An
geles IN ten hours.-Les AngsasI
Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Marion-Is 1t true Albert has lifted
youi The wretch! Still, try to act
like a sensible girl and look out for
another fellow.
Dorothy-"Your advice comes too
late, dear.
MarioH-Heavens. Dorothy You
have not taken poisOnr'
Dorothy-Well, n-n-no; tAs fact
II III becams engaged asaia ysster.
dAy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Buy your groceries direct. Save
fifteen to twenty-five per cent. The
house that sells direct to consumers
Randall Grocery & Brokerage Co.,
Inc. 81 Marion st.. Seattle Wn. Il
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Have you joined the Red Cross?


BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-The marriage
here today Of Count Christian Gun
Their Won Berstorff. son Of the former
ambassador to the United States, and
Mrs. Margarite Vivian Burton-Thom-
asen, of Burlington, N. J., is reported
by the Berlin newspapers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Haiibut .o7 cents . pound. CITY
Dock: halibut .oS cents pound on
fishing grounds: black cod .ol IL
cents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Anything you want in the line OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. can do 1t foE
you. Il
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Toys! Toys! Toys:
OF all descriptions at the Valdez
Drug Store. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

For flrst-class mexis ana good sory
ice ct reasonable prices try the Nes
chants Cafe. .
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

CITY EXPRESS, Phone -;
10 transfe. Tat baggage for ,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
q. w. LONG.

vaides Iron Works. II yoa havn't
xnything slse to do 70 AsAlAs. q
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Second CAN

Second Call
We will accept Liberty Bonds for
stock In the valdes Iron Works.
Make your money earn Is per cent
instead Of I per cent. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Fox's snappy drinks for this ,
weather at Hunts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

HOTPOINT Electric HsatsFs
Cooking-Appliances at the EHsS
Christmas goods coming ont ~
boat. -
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Zee Renal HAIR Teass anA "
uss no etAsr. valdss Drug olgr
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

=. Just received all the latest popu-
lar songs at @. O. R0dnkO'S. Il
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

A complete line Of nugget and tvs
jewelry. watches. diamonds. etc.
the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28
Special Sale

Special Sale
Closing out entire stock Of Need
craft Shop this week. Some real .:
gains. Mrs. Capris.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-12-28

Housexeeper wanted at g. J.
Zinns. It
Evening star., 1917-04-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
1Ith st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Congress.

Signs of long session of Congress
mentioned in the news columns of yes
terday's Star, need not cause disqui-
etudc. They argue neither new Difficult
ties nor new appraisements of old diff
culties, but only a growing appreciation
of the fact that the country is face to
face with situation calling for the
exercise of its fullest powers of all
kinds. Not an agency of any character
should be idle. All should be in action
and kept in action while the emergency
lasts.
Congress is SO important in our gov
crnmental scheme that it cannot dele
gate its functions Work assigned to it
cannot be performed by any other de-
partment. Its powers are large, and
cover many things. 1t controls the
purse absolutely. voting supplies, and
ing of expenditures. 1t declares war,
and can inquire into the conduct of hos
tilities. And the people look to it for
watehfulness in the discharge of its
duties.
Congress in session is mobilized 1t
can take up at an hours notice any
question that develops 1t need not wait
for a recommendation from the Presi-
dent, though always welcoming one 1t
-.
tiative
The supreme question now is the war.
All interests are involved and all classes
interested. Men and women are being
assigned, or are assigning themselves, to
work for which they are best fitted.
Senators and representatives are under
assignment. Their duties are designated.
Substitutes are impossible. Those who
hold the commissions must do what the
commissions call for
No man, however experienced or far
sighted, can in this time of universal
convulsion forecast anything Gradu-
ates and tyros alike must watch and note
developments. As much as can be ex-
peeted is that everybody shall be in
place and ready to act whenever action
is demanded.
There is no peril to the country in
the presence of Congress in Washington
at this or at any time On the con-
trary. there is safety The peoples rep
resentatives are fulfilling their mission
in giving as immediate attention as pos
sible to what is expected of them.
Evening star., 1917-04-14
The World Cheers Uncle Sam.

The allied nations have been profound
" stirred by the alignment Of the
United States on their side. The armed
forces and she civil populations of the
entente nations cheer. When Walter
Hines Page, American ambassador at
London, addressing Englishmen and
Americans in England's capital, said:
"We come in answer only to the high
call of duty and not for any material
reward; not for territory, not for in
demnity or conquest, not for anything
save the high duty to suecor democracy
when it is desperately assailed," he ex-
pressed in clear language the thought
OF the American people. In all the re-
ported utterances of statesmen and
writer's throughout the world outside of
Germany and its dependencies rings the
note that the United States has entered
this conflict to help beat down an au-
tocracy which would overthrow the re-
publican institutions of the world and
set itself up as master.