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Arizona republican., 1917-04-09
PUPILS MUST bE UP IN GRADES TO
 BE IN CONTESTS

]. Students over , years of age shall he excluded from participation in any inter high school contest.
 ,. No student shall be allowed to take part n interscholastic athletics for more than four years.
 ; Nc student shall l.e allowed to represent his school in athletics in any capacity whatever unless ais marks. from the beginning of the semester to date of the game for which he is certi- fed. shall average the grade designa ted by said school as passing. in each of al least three ma'or studies comprising not less than 12 hours of credit work per week the average standing to be determined according to the system in operation m each particular school
 4 Any student failing to pass in at least three major studies of his school work during any semester shali not he eligible to play or contest until his rec ord shall show th2t much woTl; for that semester completed according to the rules of the school
 ). No person shall De, qualified to represent any school in inter nigh school contests in any capacity during q. semester unless he shall have been enrolled as a member Of the SciloO- from the first day of the third, week of the semester in which the event takes place.
 6. Any student going from one schoo to another must present a certificate from the principal of the school left. showing his eligibility under the ath- letic rules, before being allowed to play in or compete in any contest.
 | No person who has represented any school in inter-school contests in any capacity during a. semester, and whose school connection has lapsed shall be again eligible to represent such school in any athletic capacity until he shall have been in regular attend ance a whole semester. Expulsion for one week or more, and absence for more than two weeks for any reason other than disabling sickness shall be deemed lapse of school connection' under this rule,
 s. No student can represent any school in inter-school contests, who is a post graduate, who is in the seventh or eigth grade or who has competed more than four years.
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 The Phoen.x merchants centainly helped the high school students Re
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

Fred Henry, young first base re- cruit picked up by the Chicago White Sox in the Virginia league. has been called the Hal Chase of the minors. Henry is six feet tall and ieft-hand- ed. He is said to be an exceptionally fast and graceful fielder for busher and the White Sox hope he will fill a hole for them at first.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

Talking about the seniors. Their class play wi, be staged May 1, at the high school auditorium. Watch for their new advertising scheme.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

There wi he a special edition of the Coyote, the high school paper
 distributed at the university. There win be no worry about the school cheating the lids out cf a paper this
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

The local merchants have done a great deal for the high school. and in return they should not forget and dc their trading at home
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

Enter before 1t is too late The Republican is offering the pupils d BIO cash prize.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

Assistant Coach Sanders says he has all the railroad ties counted to Tecson. H. may start walking Tues
 day evening. The school will give hin rerntssior to walk and wifi also present him with a tinfoil iron cross.
Arizona republican., 1917-04-09

The Phoen!X merchants centainlS helped the high school students Re member them in every purchase.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
GERMANY EXPLAINS
 SINKING STEAMERS
SAYS EXTREMELY REGRETTABLE
Admiralty Says Inability to Notify Submarine Commanders of the De- lay in Sailing Cause of Sinking of Dutch Steamers.

BERLIN, Feb. 27.-An official statement issued by the Admiralty to- day declares that the sinking of the Dutch ships last week was extremely regrettable, and was due to an ina bility of the Admiralty to reach the commanders of the German subma- rines. It is stated that Germany had agreed with Holland to permit the Dutch vessels to sail February 5, and later this was changed to the 9th. The vessels were unaccountably held in port and did not arrive off the En- slish channel until the 22nd. In the meantime the German submarine commanders had received instructions ana had departed, and it was impos- sible for the Admiralty to warn them of the delay in the sailings of the Dutch steamers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
SUNK ON
 DUTCH STEAMERS
MAY NECESSITATE SLAUGHTER
Steamers Submarined by Germany Carried Much Cattle Feed and the Shortage Will Probably Cause Kill- ing to Prevent Starvation.

THE HAGUE. Feb. 27.-The sink. ing of seven Dutch steamers last week by German submarines is a serious blow to the country. The steamers carried a large amount of cattle feed and the loss will make it necessary to slaughter number of herds to prevent them starving. In official circles calmness prevails, but there is a strong undercurrent of hostility against Germany. The press is less cautious and is outspoken against the outrage. declaring the sinking of the Dutch is the greatest humiliation ever visited by warning nation against 8 neutral. They prophecy that a dip lomatic break with Germany is certain to occur.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
EIGHT AMERICANS
 KILLED LAC0N|A
DIE IN BOATS FROM EXPOSURE
Latest Reports Regarding Torpedoing of Cunard Liner State That 235 Persons Have Been Landed-Doc- tor Tells Story of Sinking.

LONDON. Feb. 27.-United States Consul Frost at Queenstown. reports that two Americans. Mrs. Mary Hoy and her daughter Elizabeth, thirteen years of age, and six negro American firemen. died from exposure in the eight-hour trip in the small boats after leaving the sinking Cunard lin CT Franconia, and were buried at sea Four American passengers were say ed. So far 2S1 of the survivors oi the Laconia have been landed here and fourteen at Bantry. Five persons gre known to have drowned when the steamer sunk, and six of the survivors have been taken to the hospitals for treatment. s.- -- s.rs.- The survivors state that the disci. pline aboard the steamer was excel lent. the officers and crew aiding the passengers in every possible way.
 Dr. Hawke. resident of San Fran cisco. was playing bridge with the ships surgeon at the time of the tor pedoing of the vessel. He asserts there was no warning given, and the first he knew of danger was when he heard an awful crash as the first tor pedo struck the ship and exploded
 The torpedo struck pretty well aft on the starboard side. The concus- sion aroused everybody on board, and there was a rush for life preservers. The passengers and crew took 10 the boats as speedily as possible, quick examination revealing that the injur- ies to the ship were such that she could not remain long afloat. After the boats had pushed off from the steamer the submarine returned and fired second torpedo at the sinking craft. A terrific explosion followed, putting out all the lights, which had been left burning. The ship sank in about an hour. Dr. Hawke says that the boat in which he was taken oil left the steamer at nine minutes after ten o'clock and was picked up about 3 o'clock. -
 In speaking of the sinking of the Laconia today the Cchronicle says if the United States government ignores the sinking of the steamer 1t means that America is respecting the Ger man blockade, and prohibits Ameri- cans from travelling on English ships under penalty of death.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
.LACON|A SUNK
 SUNDAY NIGHT LONDON CONFIRMS THE REPORT One Person Killed by Explosion and Number Missing-Carried Five Thousand Sacks of Mail-RepOrtetl Six Americans Aboard.
LONDON CONFIRMS THE REPORT

QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 25.--Advices received here state that the Cunard liner Laconia, the sinking of which was reported yesterday, was torpe- doed at 1O:50 Sunday night. The London office of the Cunard company denies the report that there were any Americans aboard the vessel. The United States Consul Frost. stationed here, has wired Ambassador Page at London that some of the passengers and crew are still missing, and that one person was killed when the tor pedo exploded. Two hundred and seventy-eight of the passengers and crew have been landed. Details of the sinking of the Laconia have not yet been made public.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
COLD WEATHER CLAIMS
 TWENTY.THREE LIVES

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 27.-Dur- ing the record-breaking cold weather experienced in the territory including the northern part of Wisconsin, Min nesota, Dakotas and Canada, twenty three persons lost their lives and thir- ty-six have been permanently injur- ed.
 In this territory more than 3000 of the 11,158 miles of the railroad normally operated were completely tied up by snow drifts. Towns in- habited by an aggregate of more than 10000 south of the interna- tional line have learned of the trying situation only through rumors filter ing in by the telegraph or telephone lines,
 The deaths during the winter are: In Northern Wisconsin, 2; Ninneso- ta, g.. North Dakota, 5; South Dako- ta, I; Canada, 2.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
LacOnia Carried Mail.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-The Gun ard liner Laconia, sunk Sunday night off the Irish coast, carried five thou sand sacks of mail from the United States, in which there were many valuable securities and documents. At ? o'clock yesterday afternoon the Gu nard office in this city received mes- sage from the London office confirm ing the report of the sinking of the vessel. The office here states that there were six Americans aboard the steamer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
WILSON SUBMITS
 DRAFT RESOLUTION
TO REP REsENTATIVE FLOOD
Chairman of House Committee )n Foreign Relations Given Text of Desired Bill-Calls Special Meeting of the Committee.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.-- President Wilson last evening handed to Chairman Flood of the House Con- mittee on Foreign Affairs, draft of the resolution he desired passed by Congress. The resolution provides for bond issue of $1OO,OOO,OO0 to supply the necessary funds for carry ing out his plans, and authorizes the President to supply guns and gunners from the navy to American merchant ships for protection against attack, and also to employ any other instru- mentality for the protection of Amer ican lives and ships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
25,00O WANTED
 FOR J. $. NAVY ADJUSTMENTS TO BE RUSHED Maximum Strength of 7S,OOO In Case of War-Recruiting Agents Are ln- structed to Secure Men at Once Few Recruits Coming Forward.


WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.- Navy recruiting agents have been in structed to immediately enlist 25,0OO additional men, providing they can be found.
 While the current naval bill au- yhorizing a peace strength of !4,OO0 men, it carried appropriations for considerably less than that number, since the department had estimated that in the normal course of events not more than 10000 recruits above the number necessary to replace men discharged could be found. Officials have been encouraged by recruiting returns during the winter months, however, which have brought the act . ual strength up to nearly 5S,0OO al- ready.
 In the event of war probably the first act of the president will be to authorize the enlistment of the max imum wartime strength of 87,000. Probably this could be quickly acco .n- plished by provision in the depart meats regulations permitting volun~ teers to enlist for the duration of the war and not binding them to full eL- Iistment in times of peace.
 In the war department steps are un- der consideration for hurrying organ ization of the officers B reserve corps. Less than 1000 men have been com missioned so far, although approx,- mately 50,000 would be required for 8 volunteer army of 500,000 men. An official statement issued today calls attention to the classes of men eligi- ble for commissions and urges that there is no reason why eligibles should hesitate to apply for commits sions on account of being rusty or even deficient in technical military training" It says personality and the probable efficiency of the individ- uals are given the greatest weight by examining officers. The establishment of examining boards in every city or town where a fair number of appli- eants come forward is now being con- sidered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
RELICS FOUND 0F
 STEAMER YUCATAN
COMPASS AND HOOD BROUGHT IN
HOOnah Natives Find Articles Which Were Lost When We'll Known Liner Struck Floating Iceberg and Reached at Mud Bay.

Memories of the sinking of the steamship Yucatan in Icy Straits. near Hoonah, some years ago, were reviy- ed the other day when Jack Campbell on his boat Clopex, brought to the city fifty pound compass and binna- cle which he had procured from na- tives at Hoonah. The compass is in excellent shape and in good working order; the large hood or pinnacle is we'll preserved and there is not even a crack on the glass. When found the articles were buried under several feet of earth, in the town of Hoonah. Also with the compass and pinnacle were three lights, stern light, sa- loon light and the light that drops down in the top of the pinnacle over the compass. It is believed the na- tives footed the ship and buried the articles to keep them from being dis covered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
BRITISH MAKE
 LARGE GAINS
CAPTURE GERMAN POSITIONS
On the Somme Front British Drive Germans Back Distance of Three Miles and Capture Several Towns Also Advancing at Ancre.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The British on the Somme front made terrible attack upon the German positions, driving the enemy back distance of more than three miles at some points, and occupying the German positions at Pys. Serre. Miramount, Petit Mira mont and Warlencourt, while British patrols harassed the Germans at oth- CT points. Heavy fog and mist GOV cred the retreat of the Germans and the full extent of their retirement is not known. The loss of these posi- tions will undoubtedly force the Ger mans to evacuate Baupaume, one of their strongest positions, to prevent the defenders from being flanked by the British. The British are also al vancing at Ancre. oh the northern front. and are meeting with compar- atively little resistance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
BRITISH NEAR
 TOWN BAPAUME
ARTILLERY FIRE DEVASTATING
Maintained on German Position and Town Is Ruined German Retreat Greatest in Past Two Years,

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Advices from the Somme front state that the Brit ish are now within four miles of Ba- paume. and are pouring a devastating rtillery fire into the German positions demolishing the town. The retreat of the Germans before the British attack yesterday is the greatest in two years. the British at several points having penetrated the German lines to a depth of three miles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

 BEEN RESTORED
FOR ALASKA ROADS AND TRAILS
In Reply to Message Asking His As- sistsnce, A. B. Hes Wires to T. C.. Quinn That Appropriation Killed in House Has Been Restored.

The appropriation for Alaska Roads and Trails, carried by the Military Appropriation bill. which was cut out Eof that measure in the House, has been re-instated in the Senate accord ing to a telegram received by T. c. Quinn last evening from A. B. Hes. Mir. Quinn telegraphed Saturday night to Mr. Hes at Washington asking him to do everything in his power to get the appropriation reinstated. The telegram from MT. Hes in reply reads as follows:
 Road appropriation restored to Eill. Outcome uncertain. Using best efforts.'
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
RIVAL EMBASSIES FIGHT
 IN STREETS OF PEKIN

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 27.-Ac- cording to word brought here by tou-- ists, just recently returning from tro orient, a battle was fought on tho streets of Pekin between the Italian and the Austrian legation guards, who met while on the march thru the streets. The commands came to an abrupt halt and before the officefs could stop the men a battle occurreu in which many were wounded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
PRESIDENT ASKS
 MORE AUTHORITY
WANTS TO ARM MERCHANTMEN
Declared Continued Violation of Neu- tral Rights on Seas and Sacrifices of American Lives IntOlerabie--- Says Situation Dangerous.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.-- In his address before a joint session of the House and Senate yesterday afternoon President Wilson stated that continued violation of the rights of neutrals upon the seas. and the further sacrifice of American lives and ships was intolerable. and must be brought to stop, and the intoler- able blockade of American commerce, apprOximating an overt act. was steadily forcing the country nearer war. He made it plain to the menl- bers of Congress that he and the country at large wanted peace. but peace could only be obtained at the expense of American lives, the viola tion of American rights and the driv- ing of the American flag from the sea. The sinking of the Laconia, he said, added emphasis to the demand that protection be afforded American ship ping. While decrying war. the Presi- dent was confident the entire coua- try would unite in his support in the event war was unavoidable.
 He devoutly hoped that a resort 70 arms would not be necessary. He asked authority of Congress to sup ply American merchant ships with de- fensive arms and trained gunne:s from the navy. and to employ such other means as may be necessary. ani a sufficient credit to carry out this plan.
 In reality the Presidents address was a request for authority to use all means necessary to protect American lives and ships. He disclaimed all thoughts of war. stating that tho thought was loathsome to both him. self and the country at large. and that no course of his choosing would lead to armed conflict. If war comes, he said, it will come through acts of az gression on the part of others.
 The President declared it is foolish to deny that the situation is gravely
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
PUPIL WHIPPED BRUTALLY
 BY SCHOOL TEACHER

TACOMA. Feb. 27.-Martin Doyle, guardian of Earle Doyle, aged 12. has filed a suit for $1,500 damages against Catherine Croppas, teacher of the Wilkeson public school. The school district is co-defendant. It is alleged that the teacher brutally beat the boy until his back, thighs and legs were lacerated and that he has been unable to leave his bed since
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
BRITISH CAPTURE
 KUT Il AMARA
TURKS RETREAT TO WESTWARD
In Address Before House of Commons Chancellor States Town Has Fallen
 to British and Turks Are Marching Westward.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Chancellor of the Exchequer, Andrew Bonar Law. in an address before the House of Commons this morning stated that the British forces in Mesopotamia had captured the town of Kut-El-Amara, and that the Turks had retreated to Bagnailah, twenty-four miles to the westward, with the British cavalry pursuing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
BREAK WITH AUSTRIA
 NOW BELIEVED CERTAIN

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 27.-- Austria has not as yet withdrawn or modified her not adhering to the Ger man submarine campaign, it was stat ed officially today at the State depart ment.
 The possibility that break with Austria can be avoided has practically been given up.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
GERMANY SOUNDED NEUTRAL
 NATIONS BEFORE ACTING

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 27.-Germany was satisfied in advance that the Eu- ropean neutrals would not take action of a radical nature against her be- cause of the launching of her subma- rine ca anpaign. Before she announc- ed it she sounded the neutrals and satisfied herself that they would not endorse President Wilson's action.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
Woman Gets Three Years.

ATLANTA, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Victor Innes. of Portland, Oregon. who dis appeared some three years ago after the murder of her sisters, Beatrice and Loise Neims, and later arrested in Portland. was sentenced today to g. years servitude on conviction of larceny in connection with the disap- pearance and supposed murder of the two girls.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
Noted Alienist Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Dr. Wil- liam Mahon. Superintendent of the Manhattan State hospitals for the in- zane since 1sOs died here today from pneumonia. He was one of the best known alienists in this country and was chief alienist for the state n the Thaw caae.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
FRENCH WRITER SAYS
 CAMPAIGN IS FAILURE

PARIS, Feb 27.-The German submarine campaign has so far been ineffective, according te Marcel Hu- tin. editor of the Echo de Paris, who is usually exceptionally well inform ed. As proof M. Hutin says that on Monday 112 French or neutral ves- sells entered French ports.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
EIGHT ALLIED AEROPLANES
 BROUGHT DOWN BY GERMANS

BERLIN, Feb. 27.-The war office issued bulletin in which 1t was stated that eight aeroplanes of the Allied forces have been brought dowl by German airmen and anti-aircraet guns during the past twenty-four hours on the western front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
THREE ATTEMPTS TO
 KILL sENTRTEs MADE

OSWEGO, N. Y., Feb. 27.-!Threc attempts were made to shoot the seG- tries guarding the State Armory last evening. The. parties are unknown. Another line of guards has been ad- ded to the building and every precau- tion is being taken to prevent recui :. renee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
Flood Calls Committee.

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 27.- Chairman Flood of the House Con- mittee on Foreign Relations this morning called a session of the com :nittee to consider the resolution granting the President the authority he asked for to deal with the present grave foreign conditions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
YARROWDALE PRISONERS
 HAVE BEEN RELEASED

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 27.-- A dispatch received from American Ambassador Willard at Madrid states that the German government released the American prisoners on the Var rowdale on February 16.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
ORVILLE WRIGHT WILL
 ORGANIZE AERIAL ARMY

NEW YORK;. Feb. 27.-Orville Wright announced today that in case of war with Germany he will organ ize an aerial army to- work in con- junction with the United States for ces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

The University Club held a meeting last night at the rooms of W. N. Cud- dy. at which matters pertaining to the Club were discussed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

pr. and Mrs. Silverman are moving today into their new quarters in the Boyle block, on Mckinley street. be- tween Broadway and Keystone.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

A number of ladies gathered at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Caswell last evening and amused themselves with auction bridge.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

Charley Chaplin at the Empress to- night in one of his latest comedy sue cesses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27

Try our satin-finish hard candies in bulk at the Candy Kitchen. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-27
More Survivors Landed.

More Survivors Landed.
 QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 27.-Fifteel additional survivors from the Laconia were landed here this morning.