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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
MANY SUBSTITUTES
 FOR FOOD IN GERMANY

BERLIN, May 1O.-Judging from the reports published in the newspa pers tharesare more food. substitutes than fOOdstuffs in Germany at the present time Dr. G. Benz, principal of the chemical laboratory at Heile bronn has collected some very inter esting information regarding these food substitutes. He reports that new ones are coming out almost every day. most Of them worthless. but all being offered for sale at the most eA orbitant prices.
 Although Dr. Benz has confined h;S to the most ordinary daily foods his list Of substitutes is 8 very long one. It includes substitutes for salad oils. honey. eggs. fats. milk, flour. fruit sirups. lemonade. cocoa, baking powder and all sorts of soaps and washing powders.
 A butter powder which is declared to be as nutritious and delicious as the real article. was found to consist of four-fifuhs colored meal and one fifth common salt. the whole being cOlored to look like butter. It cost 1 pfennig a pound to make and retailed at 16 pfennig Substitutes for salad and other vegetable oils were found tO consist of 99 per cent plain water, with a mixture of chemicals. gelatine, spices, acids or salts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
CAPTAIN QUINN IS i
 PLEASED WITH TURNOUT

Capt. T. G. Quinn of the Valdez Eagle Volunteers. is very much en- outraged over the showing made last night. More than forty volunteers turned out at Eagle Hall for military raining and entered into the spirit )f the affair heartily. The next drill will be held next Thursday evening, when, it is expected. still larger number will participate.
 Quite d number of old army men who have seen service in the Philip pines and Cuba belong to the organ1- zation and it is believed that within Il very short time thoroughly eff cient company of men can be raised and equipped for the purposes of home defense if needed. Capt. T. G.. Quinn is well versed in army tactics and expects to turn out as sOldierly a body of troops as can be found in any city in the Territory.
 To the man, young or old, who has the time to spare this organization will be highly beneficial. as it will improve the health and bodily condi- tion of the recruit and give him a thorough insight of his duties to his country and his town. Capt. Quinn states that enlistments are not con- fined to members of the lodge alone, but all are invited to join. The books may be found at his office at the light company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
REVENUE BILL
 $ INTRODUCED
KITCHIN IMMEDIATELY
 ADDS AN AMENDMENT
Provides for Tax on lnconhes of One Thousand, Raises Postage One Cent and Places . Tax of One and Two Cents on Amusement Tickets.

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 10.- The House Ways and Means Commit ice yesterday afternoon reported fav- orably the Revenue Bin. Congress nan Kitchin immediately introduced ,n income tax amendment. providing or a tax on all incomes. starting with incomes of $1,000 in the case of un- married men and $2.0oo for married men, increasing rapidly with the .arger incomes until 1t reaches ap- ,roximately one-third of an income If half a million. The bill provides Tor increasing the postage rate to or postcards and a tax of two cents .'or pos5cards an da tax of two cents .or eacf amusement ticket and one cent on each movie ticket costing ten | ents.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
LAW ASKS R0R
 MORE MONEY
TO CARRY ON THE
 WAR WITH GERMANY
Asks House of Commons for a Furti,- CT Credit Two Billioa Bollars-An- nounces War Is Now G'Dsting Bri- tain $s7 100000 Daiiys

LONDON. May 10.-Chancellor of the Exchequer Bonar Law has asked Commons for another appropriation of half a billion pounds to carry on the war. He announcedst3 the House that the war was costing England at the rate of $37,0O0.o0O per day. exclu- sive of Americas help and that it would tax every resource of the na- tion to withstand the terrific drain. of men and money.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
South Africa and War

CAPE TOWN, South Africa-There has been a lively debate in the House of Assembly on the question of the sending of natives to Europe. both ill connection with the war and other wise. The Nationalists moved reso- iution condemning the proposal. Gen. eral Botha deplored their resolution. He paid a high tribute to the loyalty of the natives during the war. and reaffirmed his intention to adhere faithfully to the Treaty of Vereenig- ing and the decision of Parliament to carry on the war to successful conclusion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Increase in Price of Bread

LONDON, May 10.-It has been an nounced by the Incorporated Society of Principal Wholesale and Retail Bakers (London) that the price of bread has been raised from lid. to Is. for a 4 pound loaf. This is just double the pre-war price. The explanation given for this increase is that the new flour and the order for selling all bread by weight. reduce by 12 quar- terms the amount of bread obtained from each sack of flour.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
PARTY
 GETS SECRETS KNOWN

BUFFALO, N. Y., Hay 10.-Secret service agents made known to the Chamber of Commerce directors a wide plot to destroy the waterworks and number of plants, particularly those making munitions. They discov- cred a we'll organized Anti-American party. said to number 3O,000. which plotted to seize all arms and muni- tions in this city. The situation is to be laid bare before Gov. Whitman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Worlds Gold Output.

LONDON, May 10.-The value of the worlds gold production in 1916 as shown in the annual statistics just issued here was 95.725,000 pounds sterling, a figure which has been ex- ceeded only three times. The British empire led the world with 60,000.- 900 pounds sterling. while the United States produced 19,00O.000. Russia 6.00O,OOO and Mexico 100000. The United States since 1874 has produc- ed gold to the value of about 779.00O- 900 pounds.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
WOULD PLANT STUDS ON
 BIG LEAGUE BALL LOTS

ST PAUL. May 1O.-Use of base ball parks. golf links and all green houses for the wrogth of garden prod ucts was recommended by L. w. Hill, president of the Great Northern rail- road, who returned today from Cali fornia.
 "They are not playing golf in Ber- lin nor spending the afternoons shout ing at ball parks" he said.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Diversified Weather

This mornings report shows a di- yersity of weather in the interior. At McCarty, McCallum and Donnelly snow was falling. and it was raining at Teikhell and Wortman. At Paxson a north wind was blowing and at Gull kama and Teikhell the wind was from the south. At McCallum the tempera- ture was 21 above while at Teikhell it was 50. At the other stations it ranges from 30 to 47.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Passengers returning on the Far ragut report extremely nasty weather to the westward, a foot of snow fall ing at Anchorage. It was so rough in the harbor that no passengers would go ashore only those compelled to. Heavy snow squalls were encountered by the vessel making navigation ex- tremely hazardous.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
GOVERNMENT TO AID ..,. ? A- f4YfEyTN1BEiSISiANS
Will Appropriate $75,OOO,OO0 To Be
 Paid, in Monthly lnStailmentS.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 10,-- 1t was announced that the United States government would give to Bel yium the sum of seventy-five million dollars for the relief of the people of hat country, payable in installments )f twelve and one-half millions each month. The money will be expended oy the Belgian relief board.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
French Claim Gains.

letin issued this morning states that the French succeeded in capturing more than mile of the GermaH trenches yesterday northeast of the town of CraOnHe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
DAILY DOlNGS IN
 THE DISTRICT COURT

In the case of Olga Larsen vs An ton Larson, a decree of divorce was granted by Judge Brown this morn ing.
 In the case of Geo. C. Treat vs H. E. Ellis, motion of defendants at torney to dismiss the complaint was denied. and ten days granted the de- fendant in which to answer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
PENNSYLVANIA REFUSES
 ExTRADTT1ON OF THAW
Governor Brumbaash Refuses on the
 Ground That Thaw Is Insane.

HARRISBURG. Pa. May 1o.-Gor- ernor Brumbaugh hss refused the re- quest of the Governor of New York for the extradition of Harry Thaw, now conHped in an asylum in Pennsyl- yania. on the ground that the man is insane. Thaw's mother has been mak- ing every effort in her power to pre- vent his extradition. fearing that it would mean confinement for life were he to enter the borders of the Empire state. Y
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
ANNOUNCED
 OF PEARY'S DAUGHTER
Will Marry Son of Associate Justice of
 District Columbia Supreme Court

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 1O.- The engagement was announced today of Marie Peary. the daughter of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary. retired. the noted Arctic Explorer. to Edward Stafford. the son of Wendell F. Stai- ford. associate justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Tank Steamer Launched

SEATTLE. May 10.-The tank steamer Joshua Macy. $500 gross tons owned by the Standard Oil com pany of New Jersey. was launched to- day at the plant of the Skinner d Eddy Corporation. Mrs. Elliot R. Cor bett. of Portland. was sponsor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Mrs. H. w. Miller will leave on the Mariposa for Seward where she will visit her son Henry for short time. Upon her return she will make short visit to the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
WILL SEND DOCTORS
 TO THE FRENCH FRONT
War Department Plans Send 10000
 At the Rate of 200 Monthly

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1O.- The War Department is planning Of sending about twenty thousand sur yeons to France on active service. It s planned to send them in detach- ,uents of about 200 monthly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
REPORTED
 NEARING AGREEMENT
Relieved Will Fix COn>criptiOn Age
 Limit From 2i to 31 Years.

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 1O.-, Indications are that the House and Senate conferees on the COnscriptiOn bill are nearing an agreement on the age limit. It is generally stated that the committee will probably agree on a limit of from 21 to 31 years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Claim to Hold freSnOy.

bulletin issued this morning states that the Germans are holding the town of Fresloy. taken yesterday. de spite the heavy attacks of the French.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The Eagles lodge of this city is erecting one of the tallest flag poles in the city in front of the lodge rooms on Hobart street. They will also have one of the largest flags in the city. The lodge rooms are the training quarters for the newly organized Guards.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Mrs. Helen Van Camper. will ar rive in Valdez on the steamer tonight and will visit with friends here while the vessel is in port. Mrs. Van Cam- pen will reside at Seward this sum- mer
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
TERRIBLE FIGHTING ON
 THE WESTERN FRONT

BAvARIAN GROWN PRINCE MASSES EVERY AvAILABLE STEADY ADVANCE BRITISH PROTECT THE IMPORTANT POSITION LENS RECKLESS SACRIFICE LLFE-GERMANs RETAKE PORTION TowN-GERMANs TIoN-BRITIsH CAPTURE MANY GUNS PRIsONERs-suLE GERMAN TRENCHES CAPTURED FRENCH
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
MAY BLOSSOM AT
 THE EMPRESS TONIGHT

Tonight the Empress Theatre pres ents Gertrude Robinson in sympathet- ic and realistic film success May Blossom" Miss Robinson is support ed by an alIstar cast.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Workmen are excavating in the rear of the Valdez Drug store for the oven for Louie's Cafe. which will occupy the building when the drug stores consolidate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Mrs. May Wathey left on the steam ship Mariposa for the states. where she will visit for time with her son, Earl, who has enlisted in the Coast Artillery. N. G. w. stationed at Fort Flagier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Capture Many Guns.

LONDON, May 10.--Since the first of April the British have captured from the Germans 25O cannon. 47O machine guns and more than 10000 prisoners
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Cuff F. Cameron received telegram from Mrs. Cameron from Cordova to- day, stating that the Northwestern was scheduled to leave there for Val dez at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

John Miller is planting garden on his ranch on Upper Alaska Avenue. and will stock the market with spuds this fall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The launch Tokeh Lou, Capt. John Johnson, arrived in port this morning from Ellamar with a number of pas sengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The judgment in the case of A. G. Stall vs The Alaska Mines Corporation was paid yesterday. the company de- ciding not to appeal the case.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Indian Agent Cook left for his home at Tatitlik last night. with cargo of supplies for his charges.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The roster is still open for those desiring to join the Home Guards. Apply at the Light Company's office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The launch Kayak. Capt. Frank Nelson left this afternoon for Latouch with several passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Mrs. John Johnson and young son of Ellamar are visiting in town today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Master Mechanic Moller. of the FL lama mine. and Mrs. Moller are Val deZ visitors today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

Dr. and Mrs. Gross. of Ellamar are visitors in town this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

School in Valdez terminates for this season next Friday, a week from to- morrow.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10
Watson Due Morning

The steamer Admiral Watson Is ex- pected to arrive here from the South about 2 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The Order of Alaskan Moose will hold their regular weekly meeting to- night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

The steamship Eureka is due with 500 tons of Naniamo coal for the Dock company.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

F. M. Cockrell left for Port Wells on the B. F. NJ. this morning to visit his mining properties at that place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-10

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Candy Boxes Switched
But All Explained

Now that the smoke Of battle is clear
ing away and the lobby Of the STATE
house begins TO return to normal, San
Foster. who has conducted the fruit ano
cigar stand in the southeast eurneI
since the memory of man runneth not tC
the contrary, declares that the members
of the session Just vanished were the
pleasantest and most courteous in his
experience. He is well satisfied the way
things went. and they went well. As a
result he finds that his business was
Just as good if not better than that OF
other sessions.
From this point of observation, he
had a chance to see many things that
the uninitiated never dreamed existed
His eagle eye caught many humorous
incident that in the hurry, excitement,
and intense interest in lobbying went
unnoticed. o n st. Valentine s day a
youth bought a$l box of candy and
ordered it sent to a certain stenographer
in the senate. He also bought l0-cent
box of candy for himself. BY some mis-
chance, the messenger delivered the 10
cent box of candy to the girl instead of
the dollar box. The youth found out
the mistake and, in a great hurry, pro-
eeeded to deliver the big box and offer
explanations
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight SO per cent In One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

aud expense Of ever getting glasses. Eye
troubles of many descriptions may be
wonderfully benefited by following the
simple rules. Here is the prescription :
Go TO any active drug store and get a
bottle of Bon-Opto tablets Drop one
Bon-OptO tablet in n fourth of a glass
Of water and allow 60 dissolve. With
this liquid battle the eye two TO four
times daily. You should notice your eyes
clear up perceptibly right from the start
and inflammation will quickly disappear.
IL your eyes are bothering you. even a
little, take steps TO save them now before
it is too late. Many hopelessly blind
might have been saved il they had cared
Tor their eyes in time. I
Note: Another prominent Physician to whom
the above article was submitted, said; Bon Optic
Is very remarkable remedy. Its constituent
ingredients are well known to eminent eye spec
ialists and widely prescribed by them. The man.
ufacturers guarantee II 10 strengthen eyesight
90 per cent In one weeks time in many instances
or refund the money. II can be obtained from any
good druggist and Is one of the very few prepara.
tions feel should be kept on hand for regulaAnse
in almost every family" II Is sold in this city"by
ID. j. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
By ALINH THOMPSON

Mrs. frank II. Spears house guest
Miss Annette Lime, will leave Satur-
day morning for her home in Seattle.
During her visit in Salem Miss Lime
has been delightfully."- entertained
As farewell attention to their guest
the Spears were hosts for an informal
dinner Monday evening, covers being
placed for 10.
Mrs. Rollin X. Page entertained in.
formally today with few tables of
bridge.
Her guests were about dozen ma
irons of the Trio club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Powell of La
fayette are the guests of Mrs. Powell IS
parents, Judge and Mrs. George G..
Bingham. They came yesterday and will
remain until Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McGiIchrist,
,Jr, entertained group Of friends
Wednesday evening with an informal
dinner party, the occasion being in eel
ebration of the fifth anniversary of
their weddig,
The decorations were all in keeping
with the occasion and dinner was fol
lowed by an evening over the bridge
tables. Their guests numbered IL.
MFR. and Mrs. Charles II. Fisher have
gone to Eugene for few days stay
They left yesterday and will be away
until Friday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
LAW JoLTs KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Scores
of Kansas City and other west Missouri
mail order liquor houses will be forced
to close their doors as soon as tho Reed
"bone dry" liquor bill, now awaiting
the Endorsement of President Wilson.
becomes law, it was freely predicted
here today.
Liquor dealers have supplied princi-
pally Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado,
since these three states went into the
"dry' column.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
THINKS SUBMARINE
CONTINUED from page one.)

committee, Foreign Secretary thinner
man reviewed the international situa-
ton; reported ON the attitude of diff
ferent neutral powers and announced
publication of white book containing
diplomatic correspondence.
Zimmerman then commented in de-
tail on the situation created by the
breaking off in diplomatic relations
with the United States and finally ex-
pressed firm confidence that by use of
the submarine weapon, Germany will
reach her, aim.
"The state secretary Of the navy, Won
Cappelle, declared that the executions
which the navy had as to unrestricted
submarine warfare were not only full
filled, but surpassed. He said the Eng
lish press, on suggestion of the British
government in systematic fashion was
concealing the sinking of ships"
TDV IOIDNAT WANT AnC
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
NEWSPAPER BOYS
CONTINUED from page one. }

men are the telegraph operators, as ii
is by the means of the latter the news
is sent to the big papers. Among the
out-of-town telegraphers who were
here for the session were C. G. Bun.
nell, who was acting assistant man
ager at the Western Union office and
who left today for Albany where he
will have management of the office
during the vacation of the operator
B. Howell, who was manager of the
state house branch, has returned to his
home in Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

Mrs. Asahel Bush passed Wednesday
in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurbert Hansen collie
Riehie) will make their home in Ray
mond, Washington, wnere the former
has accepted position.
Mr.. Hansen has already gone to
Washington and will be Joined later
by Mrs. Hansen who remained in Sa-
lem for short visit before her de-
parture.
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
the Standard bearers of the Methodist
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
A. A. Lee, 1915 State street. All young
girls are invited to attend.
Mrs. Maude Gorslong and Miss Dora
Walker returned early in the week from
McMinnville where they were with
Mrs. Frank Logan for few days after
her husband was siezed with stroke
of paralysis.
The North Salem Woman IS club win
hold a meeting on Wednesday after
noon, February the twenty-cighth, at
the home of Mrs. Roy F. Shields, 1865
Rose avenue.
Mrs. Harry H, 0linger and small son
Master Harold Olinger, returned Tues
day night from delightful visit in
Portland. During their visit they were
the guests of Mrs. Grant Mays and
Mrs. W. |. Northrup.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22

RI oiiuSCi WIN JoAhCo tASAu AVi LIZ
week end returned Sunday night.
y
An affair of interest in clubdom this
week is the annual guest day musicale
to be given Saturday by the Salem
Woman IS club at Waller hall of the
Willamette University.
DR.. Frank Wilbur Chace has charge
of the programme which will include
a delightful organ recital.
y
Mrs. George l.. Rose asked a group
of matrons to her home today for an
informal afternoon over the bridge
tables, her guests being the members
Of the Thursday club.
Merrient will reign supreme tonight
at the jitney dance to be given for the
benefit Of Company M, 0. N. g., at the
armony. The event naturally will cal
forth a large crowd of the dancing
element and it promises to be one OF
the gayest of the many patriotic fes
tivities given in celebration Of Wash
ington S birthday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
The Best Recommendation

The strongest recommendation any
article may receive is a favorable word
from the user. 1t is the recommends
tions of those who have used it that
makes Chamberlain S Cough Remedy so
popular, Mrs. Amanda Gierhart, Waynes
vile, Ohio, writes, Chamberlain IS
Cough Remedy has been in my family
off and on for twenty years and it hts
never failed to cure a cough or cold. -
0btainahle everywhere,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.


All! What relief Your clogged nos.
triils open right up, the air passages
Of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking, snuff
fling, mucous discharge, headache, dry
ness--no struggling for breath at night,
your cold or catarrh is gone
Don't stay stuffed upl Get small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little Of this
fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nos
trils, let 1t penetrate through every air
passage of the head; soothe and heal
the swollen, inflamed mucous mem
hrana, giving YOU instant relief. Ely 3
Cream Balm is just what every cold and
catarrh sufferer has been seeking. 1t s
just splendid.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
BELL-ANS
Absolutely. Removes
Indigestion. Onepackage
provesit' 25cat all druggists.
FRENCH ADMIRAL GIVES
Continued from page one.)

ing as it does, the statement of Sir
Edward Carson, first lord of the Bri-
tish admiralty, in the house of commons
yesterday, in which England's attitude
toward the unrestricted warfare was ex-
pressed.l
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-22
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, a certain relief for feverish-
ness, headache, bad stomach, teething
disorders. move and regulate the bow
els and destroy worms. They frequent
ly break up colds in "a hours. They are
so pleasant to the taste children like
them. Over 10000 testimonials. Used
by mothers for 29 years. They never
fail. Sold by all druggists, 25e. Sample
mailed free. Address Mother Gray Co.,
LIE Roy, N. Y.