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Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1917
STILL GROCCHING.

Discussing the recent ruling of
Judge Jennings, wherein he held that
Charles A. Sulzer was entitled to the
certificate of election as delegate in
Congress from Alaska, the Anchorage
Times says:
when Mr.. Sulzer, through his
decision, takes his seat in the halls
of the national congress he will do
so in the full knowledge that he is
not there through the will or wish
of the people of Alaska, but rather
through a court decision based on
mere technicalities. Few men of
the caliber fit to represent the peo-
pie of Alaska in congress would
care to assume seat under these
circumstances. a really big man
would abide by the will of the cleo
torate if convinced that his oppOn-
ent were rightfully elected
AS the Times boxed the compass in
its political choice in the last cam
QdlSn anu was cNtl ythInS
ii should have been for we can hardly
see where it has room TO criticize.
With the election as close as it was
it is extremely doubtful just whom
the people really wanted, and they
appeared to be nearly equally divided
npon the question. AS we see it the
court was not deciding upon the ques-
ton of whom the people desired as Il
delegate. 1t was on the question of
which votes were fraudulently count
ed; and the fraud was so glazing and
so apparent that Judge Jennings could
do nothing else than throw out the
votes protested. An election law is
of no use whatever if sympathetic pol
iticians of the opposite faith allow it
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08
MAY BE
EXEMPT FROM DRAFT

SEATTLE, May 8.-That AlaskanS
will not be drafted into service for
the new army but that the regular
troops now stationed in the Territory
will be called outside is the statement
made here on good authority. While
this statement is not officially made 1t
is generally believed. The purpose
of the authorities is said to be to have
the home forces organized in Alaska
to take the place of the regulars.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08
Three Die in Explosion

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, May S.
Three powder workers were killed In
an explosion today in the Coalburg
plant of the Aetna Explosives COM
pany. Several workmen were injured.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

/ George Zharoff left on the Mariposa
for Tacoma. where he will attend the
Cushman school.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

every kind and await with patience for
the judgment of a calmer day to indi-
cate the wisdom of the course he has
tried conscientiously to follow"
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Ice cream every day. specials on
Sunday at Hunts Candy Kitchen. tt
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

All Sundaes will be zoe at Hunt
Candy Kitchen hereafter.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

A pretty line of colored crochet
cotton and stamped pillow slips at
the Needlecraft Shop. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

For rrst-cla meals and good serv-
ice at reasonable prices try the Mer-
chants Cafe. u
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Subscribe for the Prospector.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

/ complete sawmill outfit with plan
ers Russell & Coz 11-13. Nominal
h. p. IS. Indicated h. p. II.
Circular saws and other materials,
/ new Willamette Donkey engine,
s h-10.
/ slightly used Willamette Donkey
Engine IN 10.
2 slightly used Florry Donkey En-
gines, ITO.
For further information write o.
wire
ALASKA ANTHRACITE RY. co.
Per Geo. w. Nelson,
If Katalla, ALASKA.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Location notices, both quartz an0
placer. for sale at the Prospector OF
fee.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

A fresh lot of Haas Candies receN-
ed on last boat. from SO cents to 50
q box. Valdez Drug Co. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Just received, a new line or Toilet
Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Positively No Coal Delivered I'm
less Paid for in Advance
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-05-08

Remember your friends by sending
them a Panoramic View. a new lot
Just received. Valdez Drug Co. tt
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
RED CROSS BRANCH TO BE
ORGANIZED. IN NEW ULM

The preliminary steps taken by several
ladies of this city to organize branch
of the Minnesota Red Cross society, has
taken definite form, and the organization
will be completed next Friday evening,
June 8, at the Commercial club. The
meeting will begin at o'clock, and every
one is requested to be present.
1t should be understood that men as
well as women are eligible to membership
in the society, and their presence is
especially desired.
Two weeks ago meeting was held at
the Dakota Hotel and temporary
organization formed, for the purpose Of
getting the work under way, and for the
purpose Of complying with the require
ments OF the state organization. At
that time Mrs3F. w. johnson was elected
chairman, and Mrs. II. L. Beecher
secretary to serve until the permanent
organization is completed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
.OLD-TIME NEW ULM SCHOOL
TEACHER DIES AT ST. PETER


John M. Brocme of Mankato, whose
death. occurred at the State hospital at
st. Peter, May 20, was oncea New Ulm
teacher, having been in charge of the
public schools for two years, coming
here in 1871. Previous to that time he
published a German paper at st. Cloud.
After leaving he local schools, in re,
he established the sMankato Boob achter,
the first German paper in that city,
which he continued until 1894, when,
owing to ill-health following to army life,
he retired from active newspaper work.
Mr.. Broome was born September rs,
1926, at Albersweiler, Rhenish Bavaria,
and came to America in 1852, and was
engaged for several years as a teacher
in the schools of Ohio and Kentucky.
He joined the Union army in 1862,
serving in General Buell's corps. He
came to Minnesota in 1869.
He was member of the Masonic
order and of the G. A. R. >.... !
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
PRICES WERE ONCEVERY
MUCH HIGHER THAN NOW

While we are complaining of the high
cost OF living, and sto1m and rave at the
way prices keep soaring we should pause
to scan price list of 1864, which has
just been brought to light by an ex-
change.
At that time prints sold for SO cents a
yard, wholesale. Lancaster ginghams
cost the dealers 40 cents yard and apron
checks were 81 IL cents. Ticking cost
81 IL cents; Canton flannel, n 1-2
cents; unbleached cotton, so cents;
bleached cotton from IS to n 1-2 cents;
cotton thread sold for II cents a SPOOL
1t is recalled that the old-fashioned sui
phur matches cost Is cents box. In
1867 flour was SIG a barrel; molasses
was 81 and slips gallon; sugar 20 cents
a..pound. Kerosene oil Is cents a gallon
and Rockefeller had not begun to buy
Liberty Bonds nor endow colleges, either.
Butter was IS cents pound, and salt
pork 20 cents.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
MONTH OF MAY NOT so
RAINY AS LAST YEAR

While there was a considerable rain
fall during the month of May, which
closed its career for this year last Thurs
day night, there was nearly an inch less
precipitation than for the corresponding
month of 1916. According to the
weather report for the month, issued by
Observer Alex. Henle. during last month
there was total of 1856 inches of rain
fall, while in May, 1916, the precipita-
ton was ASS inches. The mean tenn
perature for the month was 54.95. The
maximum temperature was 80 degrees
on the 18th, while it dropped to 80, the
minimum, on May %. There were
eighteen clear days, five partly cloudy
and eight cloudy. There were light frosts
on the 22nd and 23rd, and thunder
storms visited this vicinity May 10, rs
and 20. The prevailing winds for the
month were frc m the northeast. -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
RURAL CARRIERS EXAMINATION

Ed. Z. Alvin, secretary of the local
civil service examiners, announces that
an examination will be held at st. Peter
and at New Ulm on July IA, to fill the
position Of rural carrier at St. Peter, and
vacancies that may occur later in Nicollet
county The examinations will be open
only to male citizens who are actually
residing in the county and who meet the
other requirements set forth in form
No. 1877. This form and application
blanks may be obtained from the Offices
mentioned above Of from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. G. Applications should
be forwarded to the commission at
Washington at the earliest practicable
date.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
TO BE NEXT WEDNESDAY
Fifteen Students to be Graduated
on June Is.

=
Commencement exercises for Dr.. Mar
tin Luther College will be held at thu
College Chapel, Wednesday morning
June 13, when fifteen students will be
graduated. The program follows:
l. Organ prelude.
2. Singing by the assembly. :
8. Address by Rev. Robert Heidmann
of Arlington, MINI.
4. Song by the assembly.
s. Presentation Of diplomas, by the
president of the synod, Rev. J. R.
Baumann of Red Wing, Mimi,
s. Selection by the mixed choir.
z. Singing by the assembly.
Part second of the program will be
devoted to organ recitals by the graduates
and vocal selections by the male choir.
The public is invited to attend the
exercises.
Tuesday evening, June IL, concert
will be given in the chapel byt the students.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
PROGRAM
CHANGED BY RAIN
CROWD GATHERS AT ARMoRYTO
TAKE PART IN THE ANNUAL
SERVICES.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY ALSO
INCLUDES TWO PATRIOTIC
ADDRESSES.

Dark clouds and drizzling rain
Wednesday put something of damper
on the program as originally planned for
Decoration Day. AS a result the morn
ing parade by the members of Hecker
Post, the Ladies of the G. A. R., the Boy
s outs and the members of Company A,
vas dispensed with. Hofmeister's Band
appeared on the streets shortly after
8 o'clock. A few patriotic airs were
played on Minnesota street VIXEN the
band led the way to the armory where
the exercises were held.
Tells of Object.
Jacob Klossner, Jr., commander of
Hecker Post, G. A. r., was in charge of
the ceremonies, and following number
by the band, read the official address of
the Department of Minnesota, Grand
Army ofithe Republic, on Memorial Day,
Its aims and objects. IS.
Commander Klossner introduced Rev.
Robert Schlinkert, who delivered. an
impressive address in German. Father
Schlinkert dWelt upon the glories of the
day which has been set apart to do honor
to the boys in blue" who sacrificed
their lives to save the nation in the dark
days of the Civil War, and who are now
fast PASSING on to their last resting place.
b The next on the program was song
by the Hecker Post ladies, which was
followed by an address in English by
William H. Dempsey, who prefaced his
remarks by reading President Lincoln's
Gettysburg address.
Mr.. Dempsey explained that since his
invitation to deliver a Memorial Day
address he had been called out of town
:s lad beer unable to- prspare such 8
speech as he had intended.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
UIM, BROWN COUNTY. MINNESOTA WEDNESDAY, JUNE s. 1917
HISTORIC TRAIL WILL.
BE BUILT AS PLANNED
Association Organized at Redwood
Falls And Officers Elected

The Historic Trail association was
organized at Redwood Falls at a meeting
held there May 26. Owing to the
rain on that day the New Ulm delegates
were unable to attend. Alex. Russell
Of West Newton represented his dis
.trict at the meeting.
Addresses were made by State Audi
tor J. A.. O. Preus, Secretary of State
julius Schmahl, Frank Hopkins Of
Fairfax and others. The following
officers were elected: President, Frank
Hopkins, Fairfax; vice president, A. B..
Kaercher, Ortonville; secretary-trea-
surer, A. R. A. Laudon, Redwood Falls;
directors, ]. Z. Paul, Browns Valley;
p. M. Ostlund, Ortonville; j. j. Mooney,
Granite Falls; H. M. Aune, Redwood
Falls; Charles hammers, Fairfax; Albert
#Steinhauser, New Ulm; Alex. Russell,
West Newton. Rain prevented hold
ing the picnic which, had been planned
by the Redwood Falls people, and it was
decided to hold 1t at later date IN the
summer.
a. R. a. Laudon, A. B. Kaercher
and j. j. Mooney were appointed as
committee to route the trail. The
committee suggests that the village of
Lac Qui Parle be included for historical
reasons, and the matter of extending
the trail from that place to Madison OF
Appleton will be decided later.
Following the business meeting short
talks we're made by julius Schmahl,
Frank Clague, Sam Y. Gordon, ]. j.
Mooney and Alex. Russell.
The next annual meeting will be held
at Granite Falls June IL, 1918, while
it was practically decided that the
gathering for 1919 will be in New Ulm.
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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
FARMERS SUCCESSFUL IN
FIRST SWAN LAKE BATTLE
Nicollet Commissioners Order d
Survey of Drainage Plan.

The petitioners for the lowering of
Swan lake, thus retaining some 1900
acres Of waste land, won the first round
IN hearing before the Nicollet' county
commissioners at st. Peter last week.
Ed. Minimum Of this city was appointed
engineer Of the proposed drainage ditch,
and on his findings rests the proposition.
The final hearing will not be held until
late fall, and possibly in the winter.
The plan to lower the lake has at
tracted considerable attention, and
several hundred people were present at
the hearing, which lasted two days.
Beside the LOG signers to the petition
there are said to be nearly as many more
Nicollet county farmers who will be
benefited by the lowering of the lake.
The opposition comes principally from
sportsmen in this part of the state who
enjoy going to Swan lake for few DAYS
every fall to hunt ducks. The farmers
claim the Hand is far more valuable for
agricultural purposes than for brief
amusement gained by the hunters.
Swan lake covers about $4,000 acres
OF land. For several from 1896
to 1902 the lake with the exception
near Nicollet village, was practically
dry, large portions of which was used
for farming or grass raising purposes.
During that time considerable part was
devoted to raising fax.
Lately the water has again risen and
overlooked the land. With. the lower
ing Of the lake four feet, as asked by the
petitioners, there, will still be about
10000 acres of lake and marsh, which
it seems would be as much as the hunters
could ask for.
With the retaining of 1000 of land,
which in this part of the state is valued
around 500 an acre, would mean the
restoration Of 100000 to the rightful
owners, while with the draining, of the
entire lake something more than a
million and half dollars worth Of
property would come into use.
Somsen & Dempsey of this city and C.
J. Laurish of Mankato appeared at the
hearing for the petitioners, while Attor-
ney John Schmidt of Mankato; G. w.
Benson and Marshall Stone of st. Peter
were the attorneys for the opponents.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
LUTHERAN SYNOD MEET
AT MANKATO NEXT WEEK

The annual meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of Minnesota and other
states will be held at Mankato for an
entire week, beginning on Thursday,
June IA and closing June 20. Several
hundred delegates will be present from
various parts of the northwest.
: All of the professors and instructors Of
the DR.. Martin Luther College and
teachers OF the Lutheran parochial school
OF this city will attend, the sessions of the
synod.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06

Ben F. Weller, passenger engineer on
the Chicago & Northwestern railway for
many years, and well known to nearly
everybody along this division, died at
is home in Winona Thursday. He re-
tired about year ago. He was 62
years old and is survived by his wife and
one daughter, Mrs. Maude Laird of
Winona.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
Graves Are Decorated

Following the impressive service by
G. A. r. members and the sounding of
TAPS the meeting closed with selec-
ton by the band.
Dinner was served by the Ladies of
Hecker Post to the Grand Army members
and "a few invited guests, including
the speakers, at the Woodmen Hall.
The graves in the Catholic, City and
Lutheran, as well as in the various other
cemeteries under the jurisdiction of
Hecker post had been decorated the day
before by committees from the Post.
Evidently many did not understand
that in case of rain the exercises would
be held in the armory, and this kept
away those who otherwise would have
been present.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
Hopes Will Soon End

He said there had never been time
when Decoration Day meant SO much
to the American people as now, in the
present crisis. He expressed the belief,
which he said, however, might be
fathered by the hope, that before any
number Of our American soldiers have
been sent across the Atlantic, the,nations
involved in the European war will have
seen the error Of their ways and sue
for peace, and that the terrible con-
flict will have come to an end. The
close of the present war will see the end
Of all warfare is the opinion Of Mr.:
Dempsey, believing that the United
States government will be the power to
bring this about. He said he felt sure
this country would insist upon peace
terms that would insure peace for all
time In come
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-06-06
TAX COLLECTIONS
IN COUNTY HEAVY
JUNE SETTLEMENT BY BROWN
COUNTY OFFICIALS is NOW
COMPLETED.
MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED. AND
TWENTY THoUsANDDoLLARs
DIVIDED.

County Treasurer Henry j. Berg and
County Auditor L. G. Vogel have com
pleted the June settlement, which has
been made up since June 1, when the
last day for the collection Of taxes with
out the 10 per cent penalty imposed upon
those who pay at least so per cent Of their
real estate tax The Statement which is
published this week show larger collec-
ton than for some time. The amount
going to the state and county funds is
$9l ,O72.07, compared with $83,235.28
a year ago. The total collections is
1921, 955.93.
The various revenues arc divided as
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22
MRs. HARyEY wTNs.
Mrs. Wood P1hyu So Hard She Re
 comes Exhausted at Finish.

Philadelphia, June 22.-Mrs. GIL bert Harvey. the local champion. and Mrs. Rawson L. Wood of New York provided the thrills yesterday morning in the fourth round of the women's National Lawn Tennis tournament, on the turf courts of the Philadelphia Cricket club at St. Martin's-in-the- Fields.
 Mrs. Harvey. fighting an uphill bat tic from the start, was the winner at 1-6. 6-4. 7-5. but her victory was only achieved after Mrs. Wood had played herself to the point of exhaus- tion. When Mrs. Harvey had shot across the winning point in the last set and the rivals had shaken hands over the net, Mrs. Wood walked slowly to chair beside the court and sat down. It was fully ten minutes be- fore she could summon sufficient strength to walk to the clubhouse, 8 short distance away, and she did not fully recover until late in the after noon.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22
CITY LEAGUE PLANNED

Four Teams to Contest for Public
 Amuscmcnts Commission Prizes
 Special Race for City Championship
 Fairgrounds Supervisor John F. Rourke met last evening with man aRers of four teams which will com pete in the public amusement com mission league at Walnut Hill park during the summer and plans were discussed for the opening of the season. The clubs which will contest for supremacy during the summer are as follows: Rangers, Ramblers. Vikings and Cubs. The first games will be played July with morning and afternoon contests. The schedule will be mapped out at meeting of the playground managers Monday evening in Judge William F. Man gan's office.
 Supervisor Rourke is at work ar ranging for the athletic meet to be held in the afternoon of Juls 4. Com petition will be between boys and girls from the various grounds. As an added attraction, 8 special 100 yards dash for the championship of the city is being arranged. This is an open event to all amateurs in the city, regardless of age or weight. Entries are now open and may be for warded to Supervisor Rourke until July 3. The various grounds will open for the season July 2. with practically the same supervisors as last year in charge.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22
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COULDN'T PRODUCE CARD.
Charles Banner Held by syrscssse 4Os
 ficials Says He Did Rexfster.

Charles V. Banner of this city IF
 being held by the authorities at 6yrS acuse, N Y., pending proof that hss was officially registered on June and: lie has written | s. o. g. letter to loSl cal authorities seeking assistanoSs claiming that he has registered 1lds his card Is filed with the city. clerk. here He is out on parole awaita4l developments -ss ss
 Banner claims that on May 2SshSs was in Waterloo, N. Y., and w9s f6r-s merly registered. He claims that his card was sent to this city and thaS. was the last he ever heard. having received no blue card. A few daya ago he applied for enlistment in tho army and was called upon to sifow his card. sf Na4ssesa7 Sas@-ssS
 During the few days previous to the registration the Herald carriedl the names of many New Britxinftss out of town who had reeist0reds 11A forwarded their cards to this c1tvs Among the list printed was the note of MT. Banner. ssss - \
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22

New York. June 22.-When Tim Hendryx got two screaming home runs against Dutch Leonard in a recent game Yankee fans howled with delight. Hendryx might be called one of the new men on the team. He Joined 1t last fall. It was only recently that he got chance to play regularly in the field. and his hitting has materially helped the team in the pennant race. Miller. another of the outfielders, is one of the fastest men in the game. He covers acres of ground in the outer garden and pulls down many a hit that looks good for a three bagger or home run.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22
Giants Use Brush.

Boston, June 22:-The two brdth- ers-in-law, Polly Perritt and Jeff Tes- reau, are going very much better just now than they did at the start of the Giants trip. On the first leg of the long journey Poll and Tess were feel- ing rather shaky and had to lay up for repairs in: St. Louis. However, they are feeling very vigorous and
 cfipper just now.
 In the second game of Wednesdays double.header Perritt shut out the Braves, 1 to O.. Poll turned over the whitewash brush to brother-in-law Jen yesterday and the big fellow made even a better job of it than did. Per ritt He blanked the Braves with three hits, two of them of the infleld 1 brand, and pitched the Giants to an easy victory. the score being to O. The score: New. York ..... 1oooo2010--4 10 o Boston 00oOOO0OO5O O Batteries: Tesreau and Rafiden;
 Ragan, Allen and Gowdy.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-22
BOXERS PREDICTED.
Wells and Freeman Not Accepted by
 British Recruiting Officers.

Wells and Freeman Not Accepted by
 British Rezuiting Officers.
 New York, June 22.-The first and only two British prizef1ghters to pre- sent themselves at the British recruit ing headquarters for enlistment ap- peared yesterday and were rejected. These are Matt Wells, former light weight champion of the world. who lost his title to Freddie Welsh. and Matt Freeman, amateur featherweight of London. Wells. who is thirty-six years old, is almost perfect physical ly, but was rejected on the ground of deafness.
 Freeman, who Is thirty-two years old, was on tho Lusitanfa when she was torpedoed, and was in the water tor Ax hours. He contracted ail- ments at that time which render him undt now for military service.