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The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
Sincerely Desiring Peace" /"

In the midst of the new and
damning proof that the German
Emperor. bullied by the military
caste, decreed the red deluge which
is tearing asunder the fabric Of
civilization. We see new evidence
that he wants peace, in 1917, as bad
ly as he wanted war in 1914.
Why does he want it? Because
it would serve a German purpose
to have It now. Because Germany
must have it; because otherwise
Germany falls. Nineteen hundred
and eighteen will be too late. She
will be a spent runner then. unable
| longer to draw upon her second
wind. flogging her nerves to final
desperate effort. She has staked her
whole success on her ability to gain
peace from her enemies before
next spring. 1t becomes increasing
ly apparent that she will fail.
Last February she confidently
boasted that the submarine would
VI ms AAoNCu AAOAOh " lCA III
a few months. That boast is empty
now. The next hope of an early
peace was Russia. When revolution
threw the Gar out of power. WILL
lam OF Hohenzollern strained every
nerve to lure the new government
to q separate peace, and failed. To-
day 1t is tacitly admitted by Ger
man publicists that, no matter how
effective the Galician offensive is, it
cannot force Russia to sue for
peace, or put her out of the war.
The tone of the German press is
| such that it is evident that the pub
lie mind Is being prepared for a
new disappointment regarding Rus
sia.
The fact is that Germany's last
cards have failed her. Slow ton
mage sttrition by the U-boat is not
what she wanted. She counted up
on, and needs, a prompt and de-
cisive starvation OF Britain by
means of the submarine. She needs
SO heavy a tonnage loss that the
allies would be utterly unable to
stand the strain through the fall
and winter. Now it is recognized
that, even II the present rate of
submarine loss Is continued. which
is unlikely, the real shipping crisis
for the allies will not come before
the latter months Of 1918. By that
time the new shipping of the United
States ought to be a substantial fac
tor in the situation.
1t has been said repeatedly that
the German people sincerely de-
sires peace" 1t does. 1t wants it
so badly that it is forced to show
its hands in rather naive fashion.
Great Britain and France want
peace also. but not quite so urgently
as Germany does. The Boche has
good reason to dread the coming
winter. Beyond the winter he sees
the will o. the wisp of victory still
farther away than at present Moth
ing then to look forward to but now
and vigorous American armies, in
addition to rejuvenated British and
French armies, and an air fleet in
comparably superior to any he can
put in the field. Russia, also, will
have gained a firmer grip on her
self. 1t is not pleasant prospect
to look upon.
The German Emperor willed the
war. He wills peace now, but un-
luckily the nrst was much easier than
the latter He wilF get peace before
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
Horses and Mule Perish
When Houses Are Burned

Fire of unknown origin Saturday
night in the rear of houses 1914, 16, Is,
20 and "a Second street southwest
burned to death one horse and one
mule owned by John Black 1914
Second street southwest, and one horse
owned by William jackson, 12ls
Second street southwest,
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
A CONFESSION.

Outside I'm seeming old and gray
And walk my patriarchal way
Sedate and solemn as Sage
Who's won the dignfties Of Age.
But deep inside for many year
I've stored up such a stock Of cheer
That II the truth had not been hid
You'd ind me nothing but q kid.
Copyright, BIZ
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
Marguerite CLARK
APIQUANT AMAZON
The Garden of Allah" Plays Re
turn Engagement at Belasco.

Loew's Columbia yesterday inaugu-
rated the new booking arrangement
whereby the feature Aims from week
to week will be confined exclusively
to the latest productions Of famous
stars, with an exceptional picturiza-
ton of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's de-
lightful comedy, The AmaZons," in
which Marguerite Clark has the
amusing role OF Lord Tommie."
The story OF the Marchioness Of
Castlejordan's attempt to rear her
three daughters as sons, the joyous
escapades into which they drifted as
a natural result, and the final out
come Of the hopeless experiment, are
too familiar to Washington theater-
goers by virtue OF many stock per-
formances OF the play in local houses
to need recapitulation here. It is a
tale Of rare charm and one that lends
itself to the necessary amplification
to meet camera requirements with un-
usual facility. The beauty Of the
outdoor scenes In which the Famous
Players revived Sir Arthur's unique
idea is alone enough to set this film
apart, even were Miss Clark not
more piquant and fascinating than
she has ever been. The supporting
cast also contributes generously to
the complete success of the screen
version Of a famou. comedy OF love.
The photography is splendid.
The Drews again supply the chief
comedy support this week in a divert
ing cinema playlet called Their
Burglar" and the Bray studios add
to the fun with an animated cartoon
depicting humorously the many ad-
vantages Of food control under the
mountaineering title OF "sick 'Em.
cat" The news pictorial rather
longer and more interesting than is
It's wont, completes the program.
The orchestral accompaniment yes
terday was especially enlfvenins by
virtue Of the artistic activities OF one
OF the than whomest" trap drum
mers ever released by any film serv-
ice.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
INJURED In BALL GAME,

Samuel Lyons. 90 years old. 1926
Twenty-hfth street. dislocated one of
his shoulders yesterday afternoon
while playing baseball at Fox-hall and
Conduit roads. He was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

lie interests. resort to changing g-of-coor' scheme
to conceal their true Identity sort of eternal
puzzle Their readers hopelessly wonder as to what's
what-and they never know
The Washington Herald serves no secret IN
terests Its energies are devoted to the promotion
of the best interests of Washington and it has been
successful In its service. 1t is the paper that is
serving as well as being served to you.
Tomorrow-"The Strength of Compliment
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

Property owners who are protest.
ing against the adoption Of the
two-platoon system seem short
sighted. Are firemen strikeproof?
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

slash in Coal Prices" reads an
evening headline. The weather pre-
vents due appreciation Of the news.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

After the draft dodgers find that
uniforms are coping" all OF this
pretty girls there will be a Stacking
up in sIackeTs-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

Wear a flag in the buttonhole,
but not a lock on the pocket when
the next liberty loan time roles
around.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
MONDAY. AUGUST 9. 1911,
A LINE O. CHEER

Written especially for The Washington Hsrald-l
By John Kendrick Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

SIackers are necessary evils. To
see how good real men are we must
fnd cut how bad others are.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06
What They Say at The Washington Herald
The CHAMELEON

The chameleon is a
peculiar species of ami
NAL. In order to fool
its enemies it changes
its color at will.
Some newspapers,
endeavorlng to serve
private as well as pub
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

Charlie Chaplin indicates that he
prefers reel war to life in the
trenches.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

A red sunrise, with clouds lowering
later in the morning, indicates rain.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-06

long. but not on his own terms. The
one urgent duty Of the civilized
world is to humble the Hohenzol-
lern In the dust.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
DEATH RELIEVES
 SENATOR fORAKER
PASSES AWAY AFTER
 PROLONGED ILLNESS
Republican Politician Of Ohio Succumbs After an Illness of Several Years at His Home in Gin Cinnati.

CINCINNATI, O., May 11.-Ex Senator Joseph B. Foraker died at his home in this city yesterday, fol- lowing an illness of several years.
 Senator Foraker was born at Rains boro, Highland County, Ohio, on the 5th of July, 1S46. In 1862 he enlist ed at the age of 16 as private in the S9th Ohio Infantry and served to the end of the war, becoming first lieu tenant and brevet captain. He grauu- ated from Cornell college in 1869, and was admitted to the bar in Ohio in that year. He served as judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio from 1879 to 1882, resigning on. account of ils health. He was elected governor of Ohio in 1885 and again in 1887. He was elected United States Senator in 1897 and served until 1909. He was delegate to the Republican National conventions Of 1SS4-SS-92-96-1900- and 1904. In 1884 and 1888 he placed in nomination John Sherman for the presidency and in 1896 and 1900 he made the nomination speeches. for William Mckinley.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
HEAVY FIGHTING
 STILL CONTINUES
SITUATION AT FRESNOY REMAINS UNCHANGED
Both British and French Make Gains at Other Points-British Nearing iens-l5elieycd Hindenburg Draw ing Troops from Eastern Front.

LONDON. May 11.---A war office bulletin this morning states that the fighting on the western front still continues with unabated fury. The condition at Fresnoy continues un- changed. with a portion of the town held by the Germans while the Brit ish cling tenaciouslv to the remain der Both the British and French have made gains at other points. The Brit ish are pushing forward south Of the SUuchez river. where they have taken several important positions and arc pushing on towards Lens. They have also made further inroads upon the German positions near Bullecourt.
 The heavy concentration of Ger man troops along this front is deem- ed to indicate that Von Hindenberg has drawn heavily upon the troops on the Eastern front to reinforce the western forces.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
GOVERNORS MANSION
 ENTERED BY BURGLARS

OLYMPIA. May 1l.-Young mar auders broke into the abandoned exc cutive mansion last Thursday night. Chief of Police Cusack suspected five boys, sons of prominent families, and. he says. they confessed they entered the mansion by picking the lock with a buttonhook They say nothing was taken. The burglary is accepted as a mischievous prank but the boys will be disciplined.
 Governor Lister has resided in an apartment house at his own expense since April 1, on account of newspa- per, criticisms that he was extravagant in the conduct of the executive man. sion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
PAYS HIS BACK TANE,S WHEN HE IS CONVERTED

HARRISBURG. Pa. May ll.---MaX l Roche. of near Quakertown, Bucks county. today sent to the state treas ury check for $92 for payment of taxes on personal property withheld by him. The money was consigned to the conscience fund and is the larg
 est amount ever received for that fund in the form of a check. He wrote that he had considered the tax unjust and gave as a reason that he saw expenditures for which he did not approve for the furnishing of the cap itol years ago. He states that since then he has been converted from athe- ism he had seen matters in 8 different light and wished to make reparation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
WILL DEVELOP
 COPPER CLAIMS
ARRIVES
 ON NORTH WESTERN
F. T. Hope. the Well-known Mining Man. Leaves for Knight island tc Push Development of Promising Group of Claims.

F. T. Hope. the well-known mining man. left on the Northwestern for Drier Bay. Knight Island. where ht vii develop the Copper Coin group of copper claims taken over last fall from Silverman and White. The Northwestern brought up q large quantity Of machinery for this prop erty. and Mir. Hope will have the same installed at the earliest possible mo ment, and push the development of the property in the expectation Of putting the property on shipping basis before the summer is over. The Copper Coin group of claims is very promising property. carrying wide vein of high grade chalcopyrite ore. and bids fair to become an exceeding ly valuable mine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
LOCAL PARTIES LEASE
 PORTAGE BAY SAWMlLL
Leave This Morning to take Charge Of Plant and Commence Operations

Gus HokansOn. Dave Bennett, Wm. Hardwood, George Calligan, George Townsend and Frank Smith left this morning on the launch Eagle, Capt. Duncan Stewart, for Portage Bay, where they have taken a lease on the sawmill of the Talkeetna Lumber Company. The lessees have had con- siderable experience in logging and milling, and intend to operate the mill to it's full capacity. They prom ise to turn out lumber of a superior quality and will receive orders for any desired quantity. They expect to make frequent shipments here of standard stock and special sizes will be cut to order.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
.CONFEREES AGREE
 0N CONSCR|PT|0N
AGE LIMIT FIXED AT
 21 TO 20 YEARS
Roosevelt and the Border Patrol Pro- visions are Eliminated-kahn os California and Anthony of Kansa, Refuse to Sign Report.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May H. The House and Senate conferees on the Conscription bill have reached an agreement. The clause of the bill au- thorizing Col. Roosevelt to raise aD army for oversease duty and giving him command of the same. was elimi- mated. as was the provision creating a border patrol. The conscription age limit was placed at from 21 to g both inclusive. Representative Kahn of Cal. ifornia, and Anthony of Kansas. mem bers of the committee refused to sign the report. Anthony based his refusal on the elimination of Roosevelt and Kahn because of his opposition to the rrohibitOry sections, which. he states, makes the United States appear as an immoral nation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
Curacao Will Be Overhauled.

The steamer Curacao arrived in Se- attle from Valdez via Anyox, B. C. She brought 1900 tons of ore to the British Columbia port from the Gran by properties at Valdez. and came on to Seattle in ballast. She will lay up there for a general overhauling and will then be shifted to the South eastern and Southwestern Alaska freight and passenger run. sailing on her first voyage in the new service yesterday. The Curacao is steel steamer of about 20OO tons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
COPPER HAS
 $27 ,884, ,623 NET PROFIT

NEW YORK. May 1.-The final annual report of the Kennecott Cop per Corporation covering operations for the calendar year 1916. shows that surplus earnings after deduction of all charges but before deduction of dividends amounted to $27,S84.- 623. or approximately $10 per share on the 2,786,679 shares outstanding. Including the cOmpany's equity in earnings of the various corporations owned or controlled by it. its sur plus available for dividends after de- duction of charges, including nearly $4,OOO,OOO for depreciation, etc. were equal to $14.O5 per share.
 The combined income account of the company showing equity in earn ings of the affiliated companies fol- lows:
 Alaska Mines and Katalla Con- pany $22,1O5,77S; Braden mines. $6,S76,3O7; Copper River & North western Railway Company, $1,76S.- S71; Alaska Steamship Company. s724.333; Utah Copper Company, $9- 244,O39; Nevada Consolidated Cop per Company. $2.197.214; making to- tai gross earnings of s42,S16.S42. with net earnings of $39, 9,15S.635.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
BOOTLEGGER'S STUFF
 FATAL TO PURCHASER

PORT TOWNSEND, May 11.-A young man named Morrison. mem- Der of a pile driving crew. was the victim of bootlegger who compound ed a decoction of liquor out of wood alcohol, selling the young man a pint bottle. After drinking the stuff Nor rison wen ito bed on the pile driver, where he was found dead. No trace of the man who sold the poison could be found. The body was sent to his parents in Anacortes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
Deer Eat Up Gardens

FOREST kNOLLS, Cal, May H. Citizens of this town, less than twen ty-five miles from San Francisco. who are endeavOring to meet the high cost of living by growing their own garden truck. have found it necessary to close their places with high wire fences in order to keep the deer from deriving all the benefit of their labor. Shooting in the vicinity is prohibited at all times. and the neighbor!ng hills abound with the creatures.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
RIOTS IN
 SWEDEN NUMEROUS

STOCKHOLM, May 1.-The Bak- er's Association of Sweden today pre- sented a memorial to the state eco homie commission setting forth the difficulties of obtaining sufficient rye and wheat flour and asking the au- thorities to order them to ,use certain proportion of oats or barley flour in bread. The bakers assert that the situation indicates that such a meas ure must be adopted eventually. Hun ger demonstrations continue at var ious places in the kingdom.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
NORTHWESTERN IN
 AND SAILS WEST

The. steamer Northwestern arrived from the South about s o'clock last evening and remained here until about 1O:30 unloading cargo. Her passengers for Valdez were Mrs. Mae Cameron, Elaine Cameron, Irving Cameron, Mrs. J. Castletean, A. Dahl strom, J. S. Hockey. The passengers booked here fer the westward were s. E.. Quarles, Geo. J. Olson for Sew ard; G. B. Barber, for Anchorage. and s. o. Casler, Bert Sampo and Wm. Koch for LatOuche.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
t 5. WILL ACT
 WITH THE ALLIES HALF PEACE WILL
 NOT BE CONSIDERED Lansing Says Terms Must Include Satisfactory settlement of Present Strife and Guarantees of Perman- ent Peace.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May H. Secretary of State Lansing, in an in- tsryiew today regarding the rumors that Germany would soon submit terms of peace, stated that the Uni ted States would act in concert with the Allies in any peace negotiations which may be instituted. and that any terms proposed which did not eIn brace not only satisfactory settle ment of the present strife but guar antees of future peace would not be considered.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
kUSTR|AKS ARE
 READY FOR PEACE
REPORTED ENIISSARIES
 BEEN SENT TO FRANCE
Austrian Correspondent of the Ion. don Exchange Says Three Men will go to Paris to Discuss Terms with French Cabinet.

LONDON, May 1.-The Austrian correspondent of the Exchange has telegraphed his paper here that three men prominent in the Austrian gov ,rnment have left Vienna for Switzer- land, and that they have been grant, sd a safe-conduct by the French gov .rnment, and will go through to Paris 70 discuss terms of peace with the French cabinet. This information is n line with the rumors which have Deen received from Austria through neutral sources for some time past, md is believed to be authoritive.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
REQUEST BIDS FOR
 POST OFFICE QUARTERS

Blank Forms of Lease and Spccifica-
 tiOns May Re Obtained.
 Postmaster C. J. Todd received in today's mail a communication from Postoffice Inspector P. L. Neal stating that tenders will be received up to and including May 31 for quarters for the local post office from July l for a period of five or ten years. Blank forms of lease such as are required by the government, together with specifications of space required. equip ment, etc., may be obtained from the postmaster.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
School Program This Evening

The annual program by the grade pupils of the Valdez Public Schools will take place this evening at eight o'clock at Moose Hall.
 An unusually bright and varied pro- gram will be presented. The teachers and pupils have been practicing faith fully and hope to furnish an enjoy able entertainment.
 Miss Susan Spence has kindly con- sented to furnish the opening music and also for a number of the pro- duction.
 All friends and patrons of the schools are invited to attend.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
Offers Americans Paper.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. May 11.- Lord Northcliffe. the noted British publisher. has offered the output of his principal paper mills in Northeast ern Canada to American newspaper publishers to relieve the print paper situation. The output of the mills is 60. 900 tons a year and sufficient factor to probably break the present high price market.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
Recommends Brown Bread.

SAN FRANCISCO. Calif., May IT. Mrs. Herbert c. Hoover. wife of the former chairman of the Belgian relief commission. told the women of this city to eat brown bread three times day as one of the means toward the solution of the bread question. She urged upon them the study of dietetics as it would make them bet ter qualified to handle their own households. as well as enhance the value of their Red Cross work.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

Capt. Smith of the Pathfinder is re- pairing and repainting his craft pre- paratory for his summers work He has built a new cabin on her and made many changes, besides treating the boat to new coat of paint.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
BRITISH FLEET
 ENGAGES GERMAN DETAILS OF BATTLE
 ARE BEING WITHHELD Reports that British Light Cruiser Patrol lntercepts German Destroyer Fleet and Long Range Battle enSueS.

LONDON. May 1.-The 1 Admiralty reports that yesterday morning the British light cruiser patrol intercept ed a fleet of German destroyers in tn, North Sea and that a lOng-range en-
 gagement ensued. Details of the fight were not made public, nor were the losses on either side, if any. given out.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
NATIVE AT SEIDOEIA
 Is HELD FOR RAPE
Charged with Criminal Assault upon
 Nellie Nelson, 14-year Old Girl

Advices received at the Marshal's $ office state that Arsentie RomanOff, of SeldOvia. has been bound over to the Grand Jury by the Commissioner at that place on the charge of rape. Romanotf is alleged to have crimin- ally assaulted one Nellie Nelson. a 14-year old resident of that place.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
CheechacO Program

The Cheechaco Literary Club of the Valdez High School will give an open door program at the high school next Monday evening. The program will be patriotic one. the main fea- ture of which will be an address by Judge F. M. Brown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
WATSON ARRIVES
 FROM THE SOUTH

The steamer Admiral Watson ar rived in port from the South about o'clock this morning. and after un- loading at the Valdez Dock went over to the City Dock to unload quantity of freight for the Valdez Packing Co. Her passengers for: Valdez were Joe BarraS and Mike Borich.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

F. R. VanCampen, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Helen Van Camper, the well-known writer of Alaskan stories, were passengers on the Northwestern for Seward, where Mir. Van Camper will engage in mining.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
Band Practice Tonight.

Band Practice Tonight. The Moose band will hold a meet ing tonight at the residence of H. B. Selby on Alaska avenue and Fifth street. All members are requested to be present.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
SURRENOERS ID
 THE OFFICIALS
ES( 'APED BOOTLEGGER
 GIVES HIMSELF UP
Is Reprimantled by the Court for Es- cape and then Released on Bonds of $3.5OO Pending Decision of Cir cult Court of Appeal.

SEATTLE. May 11.-I.ogan Bill ingsley surrendered to the officials yesterday afternoon. He was brought into court and severely reprimanded for escaping, and was then released on bonds of $500 pending the ac- tion of the Circuit Court on his ap zeal
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11
FINED FOR SELLING
 BOOZE WITHOUT LICENSE

Fannie Farrell, who conducts the Manhattan House at COrdova, was ars rested at that place few days ago on the charge of illegally selling h- auor. On trial in the Commissioners Court she was found guilty and fined $1OO and costs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

Mrs. w. A. Dickey and daughter Dorothy and son Duncan were pas sengers on the Northwestern for this city from Seattle. They will spend a few days in Valdez before leaving for Landlock. After a short stay there they will proceed to Latouche where they will spend the summer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

A. s. Dautrick, travelling freight and passenger agent for the Great Northern railway was a visitor in the city last evening while the Northwest ern was in port.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-11

FOR SALE-Milo plate-loading bar bell, can be weighted from 10 to 100 pounds. Inquire Sergeant Conway, Cable office. tf