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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
OUR "BAPTISM OF FIRE"

Taking as its text the announce ment of the first American casual ties in the world war, the London Daily Mail printed eulogistic edi- torial on American participation in the hostilities. The Mails viewpoint is that which the United States, long remote from the turmoil of Old World Affairs, must take. The editor ial says:
 "The first lives of their country men offered in this greatest of all of Americas crusades-greater than the war of independence, greater than the civil war-have a significance all their own and seem to write in let ters of blood 8 new and tremendous page in the worlds history. Never again will it be possible for Ameri- cans to think they have one set of interests and Europe another. They have been drawn into the conflict which is transforming the dsstinies of the whole world and in fashion ing of whatever dispensationn Is to be evolved from 1t. American power, Am erican ideals and American disinter- estedness will play great part"
 Thus, in the death of Americans in army uniforms on the blood soaked battlefields of France, do we receive our baptism of fire" in the mighti- est of all the struggles of human his tory. The first casualty list reminds us- that not only has the die been cast, but that we must, after all too brief a season, learn to expect an ever increasing roll of honor with hearts steeled against the possibility of fal- tering.
 No true American, after reading the first casualty list, can fail to realize the vast responsibility that falls upon him to highly resolve that these honored dead shall not have died in vain." The war has come home to us and we cannot shirk our individual part to bring 1t to an early decision.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
spe,rtinsly considsrsd.

Remember the story of the hare and the tortOiseT
 "Yes." replied Erastus Pinkley. But dat story don't ten you nufnn bout de odds dat was posted agin de tortoise. Dem long shots do come in sometimes. but you hain't pend on 'em."-Wash- ingtOn Star.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
VICTORY LOAN FOR
 CANADA MOUNTING UP

TORONTO, Nov. 23.-Pledges for Canada's new victory loan during the first day aggregated $10,000,0O0.
 This is not more than half the amount, since many returns have not been listed and very few of the ex- pceted large subscriptions have been reported.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
MIR. AND MRS. BLUM
 SAFE ON STEAMER ALAMEDA

Deputy Marshal s. O. Casler this morning received a wire from Mey- CT Blum stating that he and Mrs. Blum and Miss Johnson who were on the steamer Mariposa when that vessel was wrecked recently are nov on the steamer Alameda en route to Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

MisSts as the Sarsain s.ts.
 Nell stopped in it . bargain sale today. Belle Did you see anything that looked real rheapf Nell-Yes: ssvsral men waiting for theif wivss.-- Philadslpbia Ledger,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
Notice to MasOns

NOtlC0 tO N1ASOOS
 Special meeting of Masonic Iadge, at 8 p. m., Nov. 24. Work in the third degree. Visiting brothers cordially in- vited to attend. k26 ED WOOD, Sec.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

The townsite once at Nenana has contributed $lS00 for 'a hospital ward In . French hospital. The En- gineering Commission is trying to raise S400 along the line.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
One sweetly Solemn Thought .,.-...

Mrs. T. c. Quinn presided at the organ. Interment will not take place until advices are received from his daughter and son.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

Costly sifta Of gold or gem may snsssst thit you afs prosperous. b4t | ' food poftrxM 1Dsaks siGht to tho hSaft Sf thA 1cSsa odteS. Js6Asf sAe
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
FUNERAL OF CHAS. HAND HELD AT EAGLE HALL

Impressive services were held over the remains of Chas Hand at Eagle Hall at two o'clock this afternoon. Rev. George John inn. of the Epis- copsl Church. ofiiciated. and paid a beautiful tribute to the deceased. He was followed bp Judge F. M. Brown who spoke feelingly on the work of the Pioneers in Alaska, who were gathered to pay their last respects to a departed brother.
 A choir consisting of Mrs. J. c. Martin, soprano, Mrs. Wm. Kramer, contralto, George Robbins. tenor. R. D. Nicholls. baritone and Ben K. Howell bass, rendered the following selections.
 He Leadeth Me ...........-N. Fl. Allen How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me :.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23
cerselt.

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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

German Statement BERLIN. Nov. 23.--Today's offic-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

FOUND-A whip. party can have same by calling ct this ofiice and proving property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

< rfhlf tssy, sIItSt azd prtttlss, I
 Hant's' Candy IxsttAsI
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

For good things to eat and quick deliveries 50 to the Keystone Pro duce Co.,, or phone 44. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-11-23

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
THOUSAND CONC
TO A CAMP THAT
DOESN'T EXIST
Enlisted Men Are Sent 10 Rad-
tan, New Jersey.

WASHINGTON, Dec 81 lnc,u-
CATION has been ord red by Secretary
Baket Of circumstance surrounding the
misunderstanding which caustd enlisted
men OF the ordnance corps 10 be- sent 60
Rarnan, n j. last night dor mobihn-
tion at an ordnance base which appa
fently exists only on paper
The arrival Of some Two s,ort of the
force was reported 10 Mr Bake We,
ter1ay by the state authorize, and uiil-
cials OF Raritan who arc operating
IN taking care OF the troops
blftccrs were sent promptly 10
siraishlen out the ianglc. aud the sol.
dlers probably will be housed temporal
ally al Camp Upton, y
The troops are men Oi draft age who
have been inducted into the military
service at their own request since De.
cembcr IS and assigned to tie ordnance
department under instructions issued
20 the local boards Nearly 1000 Of
them may be en- route from different
parts ol tho Couiir
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
PROBLEMS
0Me HEART
Biy&raSlisQbeH JhomcSon.

~ EAR MRS. THOMPSON work
J in an office where there are three
other girls employed | am q
years OF age The assistant manager
is always advising me when and what
10 do, as II he took an interest in me
lie also docs little iayors Tor me. |
have grown to like himto such an cy.
tent that when am idle at all ! can't
get him off my mind He IS about V
years old and his wife has been dead
five OF six years Do YOU think will
get over this; knit and do other
things 10 occupy my mud but II doesn't
seem TO do any good DO YOU think
he cares Tor me ADELE
You can stop thinking about the as
siStant manager II you will To do 50
you will have to put him out Of your
mind by force whcln YOU tart thinking
about him Probably the trouble IS
that you enjoy dreaming about him and
So instead ul forcing Yourself 10 thlnk
about something else you humor and
weaken yourself by letting your
thought, master You instead oi you
them
Fund something to command your at
tcntion--a good book OF an interesting
study Knitting can he done without
giving it much attention and 80 Your
thoughts have a chance to be very
active.
II the man loved you he would tell
you So, or at least show his interest
by taking you place, and calling at
your home You have 40 reason To
presume that I've cares any more tor
you than to train YOU so that YOU can
do good work for your employer
Dear Mrs Thompson. Cn /, II
right Tor a girl OF II to be ont with a
young man TIL midnight
(9 Is II right for girl Of Y to
g. TO parties without chapc-un'
S) is It right Tor q girl ot "A to
write To soldierS2
(D II a man asks to take three
girls home in his auto, should they goa
(5) II a girl is with her parent, and
strange man asks to take all OF them
home, should she go'
(6l Should girl call mp and find
out how boy IS when she ha, heard
that he is sick?
lNQulSlIINE BUMPS
(D No. il is not right
(O II is all right Tor girl oi Il
TO 70 to neighborhood partic, without
a claperon but not to dances and such
affairs.
90 She is too youg to write 10 sol
diers unless they are relatives.
az They should not 20 unless they
know the man.
tS II a girl Is with her parent, and
they accept a strange mans invitation
TO ride with him, il is all right 10 go.
t6) II she and the boy are yer, well
acquainted il would he all right to DO
so, She should, however, be careful
not 10 phone at meal time or when she
thinks her call will be an annoyance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
BANK REM0DELING
WILL BEGIN Soon

Rcmodcllug ol the Western National
Bank building, Main street and BROAD
way, 10 make il available for use b.,
the X I. Stuart company, is to begin
within the next lew days,
Official, OF the Stuart company were
in conference TIN, morning with ar,hl-
tcctS relative to.the changes necessary.
1t Is probable that a portion ol the sec
ond floor of the building will be used
Present office, ol the company att IN
the building Immediately back ol the
I cc llurkiuS hotel on Main street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
RAILROADS TAKE
IN MORE THAN 4
BILLIONS IN 1917
Gross Receipts Figures Make
New Record in Year Passed,

CHICAGO, Dec jl.--Traiiic On
American railroad, went past the 81.
O00O00OO mark during the last year
for the first time in history according
20 figures compiled bs the bureau oi
railway news and statistic, made pub
lie today The figure, are based on Of.
fetal returns 10 the interstate commerce
commission for the first ten months OF
the year and on estimates ior the last
two
Gross receipts for the year are placed
at S,lSS,227,l8S a gain Of $45l, ,9O5,4j8
over 1910 but despite Ills increase in
business, there was a decrease Of SOL.
E6fJ in net The net income for
1917 was Sl.0l274l 992 Advance cost
OF fuel, materials and supplies, together
with increased wages are blamed for
the loss IN net income
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

about and PLAYS with the little chit rru.
We shows iavOrltism for little FrtnceS
though and whenever her tray cnm IN
with hcr meals he ilie, 10 her and ,iis
100 the side Of her plate and pe,Ls ,hr
good things to cat Maybe ne htuV,
...I She need, little extra loy, ir.r
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

DR.. ,on kuelilmannis announcement
that derniany will be "firm but mod
cmis' With Russia should make the
kq'nst, shudder Germany idea Is
thai va Kissing was firm bui moderate
with Belgium New York sun.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
They're Some Producers.

A female rabbit viii produce appro,-
lmatcly $50 pound, Of meat IN years
time and rabbit meat SELLS at about 20
ccut, a pound, say the would-bt rabbit
packer.
A number oi the BLACK ioN and seal
skin iurs carried by women ON the
streets OF Oklahoma City today prob
ably once were rabbits
Mr. Bucklng in talking of the plan,
OF the organization. said today that
he was not positive just When the rabbit
packing plant would be built here, but
that It would cost about $1,000
I'VE viii probabl, make some ar
raugcmenlS Nth tho packing plant,
here for the time being for them to
handle our rabbits" ,ail Mr.. Buckinr,
"our immediate purpose being to get
people to raise rabbits Tor commercial
purposes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31
RABBIT PACKING
PLANT PROPOSED


Oklahoma with her orl lead and unc.
has become the wonder state of the
union hut she IS about a. start an
other enterprise which will result M
much additional publicity for the state.
and according to some, Will result pu
almost as mych mor-} being made a.,
irom the of for d rabbit packing plant
Is about lo be erected iu Oklahoma City
The Commercial Rabbit Breeders as
Nolali1u with capital stock ut SO
90 ha, been incorporated under the
laws ol the state of Oklahoma and the
following officer, elected
" A Io,Iyu president { \ Foster
vice president and II W Burklug &c
tYt4f.. tfY..FIY.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

Washington, population is boo,,c.
10000 by war
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-31

Ilallcton Pa. may start a mwic.nl
pig .lrm % dr pose OF garbage
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
TO EXEMPT SOLDIERS
 FROM ASSESSMENT WORK

PHOENIX, May 15-Congress- man Carl Hayden has wired here that he has re-introduced in the house of Representatives the bill allowing those having mining claims in process af proving up to enlist for the war. when they return. find that they have lost no right they would have had if they had not gone. This bill is of great in terest to hundreds of men locating mines in Arizona.
 A similar bin passed the house some time ago but failed in the sen ate. Now it has passed the senate and will be presented by Mir. Hayden in the house If it becomes a law an enlistment means that while al war the miner can count the time so far as his claim is concerned, as merely lapsed. taking up his clain work when he returns at the poin he abandoned it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
LOCAL MAN KNEW
 MURDERED MESICANS

Following the publication of a story several days ago in The Prospector regarding the killing by bandits of Resendo Ancheta and Jacobo Bic brich, Of Sahuaripa, two Carranza officers. it is learned that Sam Moore. a well known Mexican of Tombstone. a refugee, who is at present residing here. knew both Peibrich and An. cheta well MT Moore has in his possession a picture Of Beibrich, and his wife. and sisters. which he him self. as a photographer. had taken several years ago when he spent several months as the guest of Bei. brich and his father on their ranch at Sahuaripa. According to Moore Beibrach is of German descent al. though born in Mexico. his father. a German. having resided in Tucson about forty years ago. When the revolution started in Mexico. the murdered man allied himself with different factions from time to time and finally with the Carranza forces much against the will of his father, and Moore says his execution by bandits Of Jose Maria Acosta's tribe Is the result Of his activities against that band. wbile Beibrich as a cap, tain in the Cauanza army campaign. against him. Beibrich was a strong dEaker and he believes while drunk and seranading. the bandits captur. ed the two men and murdered them Beibrich has relatives living in Fl PasO. according toS Moore. and they had written his several times during the past year to use his influence with Beibrich 10 come to this side of the line and remain until the trou, ble was over.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
ARIZONA SCENT RAIL RATE
 CASE TO se HEARD IN FAIL

PHOENIX, May l7-R. w. Kramer, assistant attorney general. back from Los Angeles. today announced that the Arizona state three-cent railway rate case win have its hearing in the federal court in Phoenix in the October term His trip to the coast was to clear the way for the hearing by condensing the record recently compiled here so that il might be in proper shape for the october term
 The tnreecent rate action is di rected against the Southern Pacific santa Fe and Arizona Eastern rail roads to force them to q reduction Of passenger rates in this state to . basis of three cents a mile.
 The action was first brought il 1913 when the legislature passed { bill fixing rates at three cents. Thi, law was declared unconstitutiona and the matter has been pressed il various boards and tribunals eve since.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
GRIND OF cocAlse
 MIL OF JUSTICE

In the Superior Court this after noon Charles Russell. a negro sol dier. entered a plea of guilty to sec ond degree murder and received a sentence of not less tan 10 nor more than life m the state penitentiary. Russell was charged with killing an other negro soldier al Fort .Huachu- ca and the case was set for o'clock this afternoon. Just before the trial however. Russell through his attor- ney announced he had decided to plead guilty. A large number of witnesses had arrived to appear in be case. which would have required several days to try He will be talk en to the pen in few days by the Sherins office.
 The case of Fisher vs Attlinger. over possession of claims near Charleston. went to the jury about noon and up to late this afternoon were still out
 All jurors not engaged on the Fish er-Attlinser case were excused by the court following the guilty plea of Russell. there being no further civil or criminal cases set for this term. The next term for trial Of criminal cases will be in June, when q jury will be called
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
FAMILY COMES NEAR
 PRESSING ON DESERT

YUMA. May l6-Mr. and Mrs J. F. Mills and two children. who passed through Yuma a few days ago. came within an ace of perishing on the des. ert fifteen miles east of Holtville, be ing found Sunday in serious condi tiun because of exposure and priya. ton They had had nothing 10 eat for four days except a can Of toma. toes. ana no water except that in their radiator. They were taken to the Holtville Hospital
 The Mills family left Kansas some weeks since, intending to make their way overland to Saq Diego. One of the children. baby, celebrated its first birthday on the sands of the desert, and having just recently been weaned was forced to be nour ished with tomato juice.
 When rescued there was oue-hall pint Of water left for the four per sons.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
ENGINEER RYAN IN TUCSON
 TO INVESTIGATE RoAC

TUCSON. May 17-J. C. Ryan. county engineer of Cochise county, was here yesterday to attend a pre- limiary meeting with the tripartite Ajo Investigating committee con- sisting of members of the Chamber of Commerce, Luncheon Club and Advisory Roads committee.
 The conference was held in the chamber Of commerce rooms a: 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Engi- neer Ryan. who had been over the Ajo road, expressed no opinion as to what the outcome of his investiga- tions may be, but asked the commit. teemen present for full instructions as to the lines along which he is ex- pected to proceed. and whether he shall be governed entirely by engi- neering problems in making his find ings.
 Engineer Ryan expects to submit written report on the Ajo road pro- ject within three days. The expense of his examination is being borne by fima county. He was appointed by the triparti committee as special in- vestigator, at a meeting held last Thursday. Ryan was recommend. ed as an impartial and competent in vestigator by Supervisor Don ]. John. ston of the Coronado National For. est and others.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
DOUGLAS WINS FIGHT
 FOR PHOENIX SLEEPER

PHOENIN May I6-Last evening was the last time that Tucson peo pie can take the Phoenix sleeper" just any old time. Starting this evening and in the future they will have to take their berths when the Golden State limited leaves which is about l o'clock in the morning.
 This is all because the railroads will comply with the corporation commission orders routing the sleep CT through from Douglas to Phoenix. Hitherto the sleeper was parked in the Espee yards until time for the train 10 leave and folks could take their own sweet time about getting on.
 Coming back the sleeper is routed through to Douglas and Tucson peo. pie taking the sleeper at Phoenix "ili have 70 st out when the train arrives al Tucson instead Of sleep ing till morning as the custom has been.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
FOREST NOTES

The Mt Graham Lumber company Of Thatcher. Arizona, operates a lumber Hume extending from its sawmill near the summit Of Mt. Ora ham to the Plume Camp about elev- en miles from Stafford. The Hume has total drop of about one mile in a lenght of eight miles, and it takes board from 2S tc 8 minutes to travel this distance The water al. ter it flows from the Hume is used to irrigate farm. This company is cutting five million feet Of timber from National Forest land.
 The largest number of sheep graz ed on any single National Forest is 3l5,740. finding pasturage on the Humboldt in Nevada, while the larg est number of cattle 75.s1s head is found on the Tonto in Arizona The value of the average annual meat product of these two National For ests is estimated at s2,000.00O
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
JURY FINDS FOR DEFENDANT IN CIVIL CASE

Last night the jury in the civil case of L. NJ. Fisher vs. J. w. Attlin- ger, suit over possession of mining claims in the Charleston District. re- turns a verdict finding for the de fendant. They were out several hours deliberating on the case. The verdict practically gives the defend. ants, Attlinger and associates pos session of the War Horse properties al Charleston, controversy having sisen when they were taken posses sion of by the defendants on the grounds that the annual assessmen, work had not been performed. The case will no doubt go up on appeal according to report today.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
slSsEE NOW FIRST CLASS
 PoSToFFIcE BEGINNING JULY i

BISBEE. May 16-- Bisbee. on and after July l. will be one of the three first class postoffices in the state Of Arizona, ranking next in this re spect to Tucson and Phoenix The notification was received yesterday of the proposed change by Postmas- ter Baily from the first assistant post master general
 Under the new classification the clerks in the Bisbee office will re ceive, each. $lo0 a year increase in salary Another feature which may be changed is the registry. money order and postal savings window. A first class office may open that win Of from s until o'clock as il is ae of from s until o'clork, as il is at present. In this regard. however. the postmaster says that ke believes no shange will be made. The hours Of the men in Bisbee make for bet. ter service in the longer period o' hours
 First-class postoffices are those which have postal receipts Of over S40.0o0 for the previous year. The new classification for this office is based on the receipts from January l. 1916 10 January l. 1917. Postal receipts include stamp sales and box rents Phoenix still leads in this respect. Tucson is second and Bis. bee is third
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
E. p. & s. W. BRIDGE BELOW TOWN BURNED

The long bridge below Tombstone on the E. P & S w. Tombstone Benson branch was completely de- stroyed this afternoon when fire sup posedly started from a spark from the locomotive on its out going trip to Benson ignited the timbers. The fire was not discovered until il had gained considerable headway and the smoke was discernable from town, and as there was no way in which it could be extinguished it was totally destroyed.
 Traffic was not delayed. however. the "dinkey" engine of the Bunker Hill Mines company having been sent down to the break with a box car and passengers. mail and express were transferred. It is expected to have the new structure completed within day or two a bridge gang having started immediately clearing the ruins preparatory to rebuilding.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-05-20
LITTLE GIRL IS KILLED
 INSTANTLY BY AUTOMOBILE

MORALES, May 1s-Authorities are today searching for Pancho Islas, a young Mexican. charged with run ming over and killing Georgia Con zaies, 4-year-old Mexican girl, Sun day afternoon. It is said that IsIas was driving an auto careiessIy. strik- ing the little girl The front and rear wheels ran over her head. crushing it to a pulp. Islas didn't stop to find out how badly injured the girl was. but speeded up his ma chine and lodged the authorities bv crossing the international boundary into Mexico.