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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
\ DOCTOR i, AND A THRONE.

Hsw EnsIand's Prsssnt Royal Family
 .oainsd the Crown
 That George v. now sits on the throne of England is due in uo small measure to the prognosis Of seventeenth cen tury physician, Dr. Richard Mead, who was born in London Aug. II. 1873. When Queen Anne. last of the Stuart rulers. became fatally i'll In l714 Dr. Mead was called in consultation. After an examination of the stricken queen he found that she was near deaths door. and the doctor so in. formed the leaders of the Whig party. with which he was affiliated.
 The Whigs favored the Hanoverian succession and immediately on learning that Anne was soon to succumb began to plan for the realization of their am 0itiOns. The regular physicians of the queen did not beiieve that she was 30 near to death. so when Anne breathed her last In lI14 the supporters Of Anne's brother. James. were unpre- pared for the event. Anne's Tory min istry was in favor of placing James on the throne. but the Whigs, thanks to Dr. Mead. had already taken such &C., tion as to insure the succession of the elector of Hanover. and in September George l. made his triumphal entry into England.
 Dr. Mead was rewarded by being made physician to the new royal fam lily. Many English historians have at- tributed large importance to the physi. clans pr0gnosis in bringing about the succession of the royal house which has ruled England for two centuries.- New York World.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
THE NEWS dispatches today sta,

THE NEWS dispatches today state that the steamship companies are again planning to raise rates. In view of the fact that people are pill ing out of the territory by the thous- ands on account of excessive living, we believe the move would be an un- wise one. We are in favor of the com panies making a good rate of inter- est from their operation, because if they do not they can not afford to maintain their hitherto excellent ser vice; but the people of Alaska have about all the burden they can carry at the present time. A further raise
 rates would be the straw that would break their backs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
. LISTER ATTENDS IDAHO
 LIVE STOCK EXHIBIT

LEWISTON, Idaho, Nov. 21.-The eighth annual Northwest live stock show opened with addresses by Gov ernors Moses Alexander, of Idaho; J. Withycombe. of Oregon; s. V. Stew art, of Montana, and Earnest Lister of Washington. The governors were guests of honor at the live stock show grounds at a barbecue attended by 5000 people. Gov. Withycombe, of Oregon, who was former head of the Oregon Agricultural college; stated the live stock exhibit equals the fin- est shown at any point in the world.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
NEW SLANG WHICH IS OLD.
chauesr Said "coms ofs," and Shake
 spsars Wrets "0eed Night"

chauesr Said "cems om," and Shake.
 spsars Wrets "oeed Night"
 A new slang phrase is sprung and sweeps the country. If 1t is apt and pat you will hear 1t on the street, from the pulpit and in the schOOlr0om. Then. apparently without reason, its vogue vanishes, and 1t is added to the worlds collection of antiquities.
 Perhaps one reason why . new slang expression is short lived is because some investigator finds that 1t really Is not new, hut merely a revival of a phrase which in its day was not slang at all. It has remained for Professor K. P. Utter in Harper's Magazine 50 throw light on the expression "GOod night! 7! meaning f1nality. The vaude- vile entertainers who first used 1t. thinking they were OriginatOrs, should be trifle crestfallen to find that 1t belongs to one William Shakespeare. Get out Part I. of Henry w." You will read there:
 If he fall in. good night! Or sink or swim.
 But that isn't all. Come of" and "Go sit down. have had their day. but we all thought they were new until Professor Utter found them both in Chaucer.
 And "NOt in it" and Gut 1t out" both striking American slang phrases. come from English literature of the highest type. Shakespeare used "NOt in it." and Richard Brinsley Sheridan incorporated "Cut 1t out" in enc of his plays
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21

Once upon a time Man living not far from Valdez, remarked that he be- lieved in Mob Law. Every Outrage by a Mob brought forth Chortles of Glee, and he Extolled their Lawless- ness as the Quintessence of Patriot ism. One Night in Pangynga Game his Opponent became lawless and Sap ped Him on the Receptacle Where the rest of the Population Carry their Brains. Straight way he Yelled Loud ly and Vociferously for the Law to Punish the Offender. The Laws Ma. jesty was Invoked to Prevent re- pitition of the Offense. Moral-The Closer the Perspective the More We Take the Other Fellows View.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
Makjno Shrapnol,

Were the average layman able to grasp tue staggering complexities of chemical and mechanical details in. volved in the making of shrapnel shell he would be amazed. For in- stance. 170 gauges are required to man. ufacture the combination time and per cussion fuse for three-quarter inch shrapnel. The powder used must have the correct burning time or the explo sion will occur too soon or too late. It is impossible to obtain two powders with the same burning time; hence the burning time has to be determined on each lot of powder. This formerly re quired one aud One-half hours; now 1t takes i've minutes. Likewise the time consumed in blending powders has beei' reduced from sixteen hours to fifteen minutes.-Popular Science Monthly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
CHARLES A. HAND

Few men in passing could leave so much of a gap in Valdez as Charles A. Hand. Sixteen years as an active figure in the town made him one of the most prominent as we'll as one of the oldest of its residents. and to a circle of close friends the com- munity will seem lonesome without him.
 Charles A. Hand was one of the class of capable men who go through this world quietly but usefully. Tho unobtrusive he was active. He cared little for prominence but took great interest in all matters of public mo- ment, both local and general. Few men whose lives are spent in business and office work are 50 we'll informed as he was. In all things, from the routine of his official position to the world war, his informatioA was ex- haustive, his judgment was intelligent and critical.
 No more kindly and just man ever lived than Charles A. Hand. He was too liberal and charitable to prosper financially in the fluctuating condi- tions of an Alaskan town, but tho he lost thousands of dollars by the dishonesty or indifference of his debt ors he paid his own obligations to the last farthing and dispensed free ly in charity ard public demands.
 For sixteen years Charley Hand had helped make the history of Valdez and in helping to make 1t he made all its people his friends. The com. munity will stand uncovered beside his bier and reluctantly bid him . sorrowful farewell.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
WHY IS A CATS TAlL7
Dsss lt Serve . Ussfui Purposs, CT 10
 It Msrsiy ornamsntaif

It Merely ornamsntalf
 The question having arisen. "Why does the cat have . tail?" the scientists seem willing to answer 1t with another question, How would the cat look without . tailY' No one can gainsay the fact that the tail is valuable orna- ment. The cat without one is sorry sight. But there are those who main- tain that the tail serves the cat as . sort of gyroscope, balancing the body in. leaping. says the Popular Science Monthly.
 This cannot be wholly true. for Manx cats get along very we'll without tails. and rabbits have no use for them at all. Yet both the Manx cats and rab- bits do . lot of leaping. After all. 1t looks as if the tall is only an ornament unless it is . kind of safety valve for expression In exciting times.
 Of course there are instances where the tail serves some purpose other than that of art. The monkey finds his use ful as | sort of fifth leg: the horse uses his n . fly swatter. as does the Hon; the crocodile uses his for swimming, as do the zeal and the turtle and other aquatic creatures, and tho rattlesnaks usss his for warning enemies. j.
 X Aecording to W. D. Matthews of tho AMssican Museum of Natural Hiatcsy. tAe. tail Was nscsssasy oegsn fer tho 1quatic and amphthioue ancsstosS ffs0 whicA h hiehlR animals are 6eeesn6' ~ WAsn. vhsy tpdk to tssFsstz1al ;H7s 1nl te walking ea au sfoars shs tn =. Sa1eiASsss&r isAs 6aae>rassuA
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
WE RECENTLY printed two hu

WE RECENTLY printed two hun dred and fifty birth certificates for a prominent physician of this town. President Wilson has advocated the saving of paper, therefore it is up to our best families to see that each and every one of those certificates are filled out and in their strongboxes by spring. The stork has had long. long rest in valdes. and in view of the shortage of citizens should not com plain if forced to work overtime. <
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
oena of the Brown Thrashsr.

oeng of tho Brown Thrashsr.
 When the brown thrasher starts to sing one might just as we'll listen. as he will be heard. and every other bird might just as well keep still. as nOth- ing else can be heard. He dominates the entire vicinity. He is on the stage in the middle of the spotlight. His performance is dramatic. It is comic opera at its best. The brown thrasher is more commonly known. probably. as the brown thrush or sometimes as the cinnamon thrush. but as the bird does not belong to the thrush family he should be given his proper name. He is cousin of the catbird and the mock ing bird.-Ohi0 State Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21

Buy your groceries direct. Save fifteen to twenty-five per cent. The house that sells direct to consumers. Randall Grocery & Brokerage Co.,. Inc, S2 Marion St., Seattle Wn. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
HOG Is:HOG, BUT

Very few of us blame the farmer for the high cost of living. At matter of fact we hardly ever think of such . things but invariably blame either the wholesaler or the middleman; end how ys do sivs t to them. Sometimes ,.,f they deserve to tet it but not always E. ;, An Eastern papsr says that an !ag-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
Wiss Ten,mis.

Wiso ToMmio.
 "What are you looking for in the dic- tionary, TommieY' asked the parsimo- nious aunt. finding her little nephew in her house. h&
 I'm looking for pie. auntie," replied the boy.
 ''Loking for pie in the dictionary, TOmmie?"
 "Yes'm. Somebody told me 1t was the only place in your house 1t ever could be found" Statesmdn.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
A wajtina Game

By the way, old man, how is your suit with Miss Roxley progresGngr
 Slowly. I'm playing . waiting game just now"
 "A waiting gamer
 "Yes: I'm waiting for her to change Der mind. Boston Transcript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21
th Lse,stjsr,

Bladys Roxton-AAd the duke is Q Agsve. papa! Why, he dsciarss hs h teada to become An aSiAtor. Pnpars H'm! Hs doss, ehi WeAtss ~ yisit III eastle. ! suppusef-Puck.. :;:s ! !
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-21

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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
RUSH DEFENSE PLANS
HOUSE FAVoRs $3.50, 600 600 BILL
FOR NAVAL PREPAREDNESS.
Adds Big Appropriation for AntrAir
Craft Guns Upon Recommen-
dalton Of President.

Washington, Feb. THE house. IN
der stress OF national emergency, al
most unanimously approved Chairman
padgetts naval committee report,
which appropriates $352,000.0o0 for
naval preparedness.
Included in the appropriations are
81. $50. 900 for machine guns si.000000
for auti-amcraft guns and ammunition
al arsenals. $5,5S117i for batteries
for merchant auxiliaries, with $7.2sl,-
92I for ammunition for the latter
The house also added TO the naval
bin an appropriation OF $3S000o0 for
MS anu-aircraft gums and amnHni-
lion for defense OF naval stations. on
request ul be navy department
The aircraft amendment would en-
able the secretary of war and the sec
Rotary of the navy TO obtain by pur
chase. condemnation. donation or 9th
erwiyp, such basic patent or patents
as they may consider necessary to the
manufacture and development OF air
craft
Chairman Padeett told the house
that the aircraft amendment was
urged by President Wilson and the
secretaries of war and navy
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
SPAIN PROTESTS TO BERLIN
Refusal to Suspend Shipping in War
Zone Believed 10 Preclude Break
Argentine Stays Neutral.

Madrid, Feb. Z Spain made formal
protest to Germany against The I'M
limited submarine campaign inaugu-
rated February ! in note handed 10
the German ambassador here Ac-
ton in sending note OF protest pre-
Guides an immediate break of relations
between Spain and Germany II is
stated, however, that the note declines
10 suspend Spanish shipping, SO that
danger OF an overt act by Germany
will continually be present.
Buenos Aires. Feb. 7.--Argentina
will remain neutral It will not join
the United States in severing diplo-
matte relations with Germany
London. Feb. IA Reuter- dispatch
from The Hague announces that the
port authorities of Holland have been
notified that until further notice
Dutch steamers viii not be allowed TO
proceed go England
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
SECOND WISCONSIN IS
HELD ON TEXAS BORDER

San Antonio. Tex, Feb G-Orders
for the homeward movements OF the
Second Wisconsin infantry, at San An
tonic and the Fifth Maryland infantry
al Eagle Pass. have been cancelled
Whether the approaching movements
&. other National Guard organizations
scheduled to leave the border VIII also
be halted could not be ascertained at
department headquarters.
While no information is given out, it
is believed that the move means that
all the state militia viii remain on The
border prepared for any emergency N
the international situation
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
PIPE LINE ACROSS OCEAN
Irish Manufacturer Has Scheme Which
VIII Save Shippers a Consider
able Amount of Money Yearly

An Irish manufacturer has prepared
in detail d plan for laying an l6-.neh
submarine pipe line between the Brit
ish isles aud America. which. accord
ing to estimates. would transmit oil 10
England at small fraction of the pres
eut transportation cost. The scheme is
described in the Popular Mechanics
Magazine. As proposed, the pipe would
be made Of steel ribbon on the helicaj
tube principle, so as to be flexible The
Overlappings Of the ribbon as it winds
round and round itself would be packed
with asbestos Irvine. The tube would
be able to withstand an internal press
ure Of 1000 pounds and an external
pressure of 10000 pounds per square
inch. Around it would be woven a cot
ton casing coated with preservatiye
To give the pipe longitudinal strength
a stranded steel cable would be put
inside Twenty vessels would be en-
ployed to lay the pipe. each being as
signed a 130-mile section. The scheme
calls for an outlay of S500000o0. It
IS estimated that the transportation
cost per 1000 gallons per 1000 miles
would be about 30 cents. BY tank
steamers it is about 500
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep II Clear by Daily Us. 81
cuticurs-Triai Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura SOAP fol.
lowed by gentle amounting with Cut.
cura Ointment clears the skin OF scalp
in most cases Of eczemas. rashes and
itching OF children a2d adults Make
Cutcura your everyday toilet prepare.
tons and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuicura. Dept L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
Germany Seeks No War With
L. S., Says Foreign Secretary

Berlin. FEB. Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman made The following
statement 10 the Overseas News
agency
We regret this measure taken b.
President Wilson, all the more since
against all traditions and all interna-
ti0nal law. We are CUT off from all
direct communication and regular in
tercOurse with the transatlantic world
We also remember that American dip
lomats during the last months and
years Of the war have cared for Ger
man interests BY proxy. in several hos
tile coun'rea. with efficiency and great
success
No Reason for Hostility.
The text Of the presidents message
,n The absence Of other official docu-
ments has therefore been examined
most mlnutely Having no real reason
for hostility TO the United States, re-
mcmbering the traditional friendship
which has existed between The coun-
tries practically from the first days Of
the United States, We naturally appre-
clate the words Of a rather nonhosiile
character which. among others Of d
different character. are found in that
message as transmitted BY Reuters.
in them President Wilson gives as
surances that he wishes no hostile
conflict with Germany, and ! can add
that We appreciate this and other para
graphs IN the message, joining in this
respect with President Wilson's note.
while We think to "A certain extent
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
ADVISED TO QUIT GERMANY
All Americans instructed by Washing
ton to Leave as Soon as
Possible.

Washington. Feb An Americans
have been advised to leave Germany
b. was learned that instructions for
varded 10 Ambassador Gerard and
American cousuls Saturday were to
give them This advice and assist them
in leaving WHEREBY or possible.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

Many "a middleayed man who hears
the tnhie OF "a school bell winces as
he foreets for moment that # does
NOT cali h INTO books I}ut he VII tell
S scnoolhoy that school days are the
happeSt Huntsville Courier.Jnurnal
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
Katherine s Voice.

Mrs. Excl don't believe hat music
teacher can make anything out q
katherine's voice.
Exe-Tou're mistaken. He's made
over hundred dollars out Of il al.
ready.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

that We can see by what reasons the
United States government was prompt.
ed 70 its present attitude, on The otner
hand We expect that President Wilson
10 the same extent may recognize the
reasons which prompted US 10 take our
decision
Submarine War Goes On.
Berlin, Feb Discussing the atti-
tude OF the United States toward Ger
many's new plan Of submarine war
fare. with Norwegian correspond
ent DR. Karl Helferich, minister Of
the interior, said:
We consider submarine warfare to
be an effective means Of shortening
me war and breaking once and for all
British tyranny on the seas II is
true that neutrals viii have TO suffer
in some respects from the submarine
war, but 90 not they suffer already?
You can BE- sure the difficulties caused
10 your country by our submarine war
will be little compared with those
caused by Great Britain
Ask your own countrymen by
what brutal methods Great Britain
coerces Norwegian shipowners 10
carry contraband. and how with all
means she strangIes the Norwegian
fishing industry
AS 10 the submarine war, there is
no way back for us. We shall 20 on
the way which we have chosen 10 the
end. and We are convinced that neu-
trails later viii be thankful TO us"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
Class MAKING an OLD Art.

Among the Romans The arr % g'ass
making does not date earlier than the
beginnin gof the empire. but as far
back as IS Is. G. the theaters had been
decorated with minors and glass
plates.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

Naa Daekea principally asta legtrsls
kho came ~ hear words 81 far each-
ing importance affecting thelr own
2oYernmcnts.
President Chesred ~ House
A. usual committee Of congress
men met TIE president and escorted
him ~ me apeakefs dala The whole
body rose and obeered ~ the presi
dent acknowledging their greeting
without his usual smile bur grim faced
and solemn. took his place at the
clerks deaa and began reading the doc-
ument
Not sound came from floor or gal
leriea. bai me clear cain tones of the
president. reading slowly and dis
tnctly The assemblaRe Of senators.
representatives. and nofa blea about
him. listened with closest attention 10
words which may recover one of the
f0mber moments Of American history
u NOT indeed u The world
As DC concluded there were cheers
OF approval from both sides ~ The
chamber. ard the president returned
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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

Berlin. Feb THE Berlin news
papers say thar quiet prevails in the
vicinity OF the American embassy and
that no signs Of Aycitemen- a~o no.ica-
able" says the Overseas News agency.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

People are always being no under
stood; especially the man whose idea
of showing a friend a good time as to
take him 0ut in a racing car aad hand
him the scare Of his life.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

"De world -eont be ready fob no
peace" said Uncle Eben,
TIN individuals quits gettin' mad
enough TO fight bout politics
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10
j. s. BREAKS ITS
RELATIONS WITH
GERMAN EMPIRE
ACTION ANNOUNCED 81 ppE5I-
DEAT WfLzCN 81 ADDRESS
BEFORE CONGRESS.
Won BERNST0RFF IS GIVEN
PASSPORTS RECALL GERARD


H optea 81 a. FEB tra.
fe4f @1an as D.Dsra e# aDigmar.n
eia1tge 4ltt ge,DaaI and warned
sha Xii ~ iHat u4felese sacrGce ~
American Isee ard rea-s means var
Similar attDa b waiting for Austria
a4hrn sas nofI6eE fblE rpFrraEaent mat
she .oas In tae sauDa42u oi anr"
s{r5erea sQbmas.ae Warfare
The presi9eaf made formal On
a0uncesaent ~ bis acflon ~ the co9a
try ana ne World on Saturday ~ .
,oIus sesslon ~ con4rrss.
passpone have been handed 70
Count soH HernatorG. hmbassaGor
Gerard. VIII al his Had and al
American cone4is haYe been ordered
gut IT Germany al German contuIs
10 the tnited States are expected 70
withdraw. mat the severance ri reia-
lions may be complete American
diplomatic Interests In Berlin hage
been ufred over ~ Spain German
diplomatic interests in tbe nlt@d
states have been taken over ~ sWitz
eiiand Foreign diplomatic interests
which me ulfed States had % charge
in Germany have been ururd over ~
various ueuffals
Two years ~ diplomatic negotiation.
market win frequent crises. and IT.
tended with the loss of more than 300
American lives ou the high SEAS have
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

Count Won BernStorn. the dismissed
German ambassador. snapped just
after he had delivered the note from
the kaiser which resulted in the rup-
ture of diplomatic relations He was
on his way 10 a moving picture house
where he saw German war films.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-02-10

Its pretty safe guess that tho
man who has no friends has done
something to deserve the fix he is in