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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Believe Germans Responsible.

FL PASO, Feb. 16.-Agents of the Department of Justice are investigat- ing the report that the German Co,;- suls in Mexico are behind the bandit movement and are urging the raids upon American territory. Just after the Columbus raids all the German consuls in Northern Mexico disap- peared and have not yet returned to their posts, but it is generally belieT ed that they are egging on the ban dits in the hope of starting war be- tween the United Stated and Mexico. and thus withdraw attention of the from European affairs It is rumored that the agents have uncovered considerable evidence pointing toward the complicity of the Germans in this matter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
NAVAL CARPENTER
 UNDER ARREST
IN MILITARY PRISON DRESDEN
Given Acid Bath by German Authori- to Carry Military Secrets to United States or AilieS>

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 16.-Chief Carpenter w. Hardie. of the United States gunboat Scorpion, stationed at Constantinople, is reported here 10 have arrived at Dresden recently, and was arrested and confined in the military prison at that place. He was suspected by the German authorities and was given an acid bath, bringing out on his skin military secrets writ ten there with chemicals, which he was attempting to carry either to the United States or the Entente Allies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
May Abandon Inauguration

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 16.- While no decision has been reached officially. thersgis a very decided sen- timent in alEpaacial quarters to abandon the public ceremonies of in rguration on March 5 and simply have the President take the oath of office in the White House on Sunday. March 4. The army and navy re ception at the White House probably will be abandoned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
POLICE PLOT ID
 KILL PRESIDENT
FORTY ARRESTED IN HAVANA
Authorities Claim to Have Evidence That Officers Had Allied Them- selves to the RevOlutionists anu Would Murder MenOcal.

HAVANA, Feb. 16.-Intense ex- citement was occasioned here this morning when forty members of tho city police force were arrested on the charge of conspiring to murder Pres ident Menocal The authorities claim to have evidence that the arrested police, and perhaps others, are in sympathy with the revoiutionists ana plotted the death of the president in the hope of seating Ex-President Co., meg, is heading the revolt. It is in sinuated that several persons promi- nent in political circles here are also implicated in the plot and that furth- CT arrests will be made in the near fpture.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
KILLS BEAR IN
 SELF DEFENSE''

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 16.-M Teague of New York city has just re- turned from a big game hunt in AL aska. At King County Creek he had. an experience which he will always While near a deserted cab in he saw three bears, the largest oi which attacked him. He killed the ani- nal and then went to the nearest Government office to swear out an affidavit that he killed the animal in self defense. The bear was seven and Cne-half feet long.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
SUB VICTIMS
 NUMBER MANY
III SINCE FIRST OF FEBRUARY
LlOyd's Report More Than One Hun-
 Commenced First of MonOth.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-Lloyd's reports today the sinking of the British Lonscar, steel steamer os 2777 tons, off the coast of Greenland, by a German submarine. The crew of the Longscar was saved by a sail ing vessel and trawler which picked up the boats several hours later. Four ether ships were also reported torpe- doed, making a total of one hundred and eleven vessels of all nationalities sent to the bottom since February 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
BONE DRY" BILL
 IN MINNESOTA IS PASSED BY THE SENATE Carries An Amendment Making Pro. visions Imperative Until 1921 to Enable Dealers to Dispose of All Stocks of Liquors.
IS PASSED BY THE SENATE

ST. PAUL, Feb. 16.-The State Senate today passed the Bone Dry" prohibition bill. The measure carries an amendment added in the Senate delaying the operation of the meas ure until 1921 to enable manufactur- erers and dealers of liquors to dispose of their stocks and convert their places of business into other lines of trade.-~
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
DISPLAY FLAGS
 HONOR GERARD AMBASSADOR REACHES PARIS Will Remain There About Ten Days and Then Leave for the United States via Spain-AccOmpanied by FOrty-Two Americans.
REACHES PARIS

PARIS, Feb. 16.-Large numbers 'of American flags were displayed the city today in honor of United States Ambassador Gerard.
 who arrived here from Switzerland today, accompanied by forty-two oth-
 CT Americans. The Ambassador plans
 to remain here for a week or ten days
 and then return to the United States
 about February 27 via Spain.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
MEXICAN BANDIT
 THREATENS RAID
HOLDING WOMAN FOR RANSOM
sends Husband to Border for Money and to Notify Administration That He Would Soon Make a Raid Into the States With His Forces.

>HACHITA, N. M. Feb. 16.-The Mexican bandit leader General Jose Salazar, holding an American woman. Mrs. Spencer, for ransom, has sent her husband to the border to secure the necessary money to release his wife. Salazar also instructed Spencer to notify all Americans that within a short time he and his forces would make a raid across the border that would make the Columbus affair ap- pear like a summer-day picnic.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
NEW KING IS-SWORN
 TO EXTEND DOMAINS l.

BUDAPEST, Feb. 16.-The oath which the new king of Hungary took at the coronation ceremonies here, as prepared by the Hungarian parlia- mentary committee, was expressly worded so that in connection with any Fteace arrangement it will be almost impossible for the king-emperor to make any cession of territory without the consent of the Austrian and Hun arian parliaments.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
! POLICE RAID
 'BARBARY COAST" EVICT 800 OF ITS DENIZENS City Authorities of San Francisco Start Vice Crusade Against District Made Famous by Its Wickedness and Arrest Many Found There.
EVICT 500 OF ITS DENIZENs

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-The city officials started vice crusade against the water front section, known as the "Barbary Coast" The police raided the section this morning. evict- ing more than 500 denizens of the district, and made a number of ar rests. The authorities assert they will thoroughly clean up this plague spot of the city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Question Is Discussed.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The question whether other neutrals will follow the American policy with regard to German submarine warfare was dis cussed warmly here yesterday. Off, cials believe that with America as an ally the war will be brought to a vi.. torious termination, but believe the struggle will now be long and bitter one. The feeling of optimism which prevailed so strongly last month has settled into 6 grim determination to hold on to the bitter end, until the war is brought to a victorious conclu- zion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
VESSEL WEATHER BOUND
 AND SHORT OF FOOD

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-The barkentine Retriever from Port Adel- aide. Australia, for Aberdeen, Wash, was spoken off the Washington coast today short of provisions. The cap tain reported that he had been try ing to make land for eight days. The Retriever left Port Adelaide October r, and Honolulu Jan. 6.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
BIG MAN FALLS
 ON SMALL ONE

ALBANY. Minn., Feb. 16.-Math Perne. proprietor of Albany's rath- skeller, who weighs 250 pounds. and Herman Cooper, a man of 145 pounds stepped out of the formers place shortly after the closing hour re- gently. They slipped on the sidewalk and both fell. the small man beneath the heavy one. Cooper sustained three fractures in his leg.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Basketball Game Tonight

Don't miss the basketball game at Moose Hall tonight. The Liscum five are coming over with the firm inten tion of dragging down the average of the Moose team. and the Moose say "it can't be did" so a good game is expected. Also a game will be played between the Irish-Americans and the Coffin Dodgers, the two boys teams. Admission 25c.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
YOUNG FIELD INVENTS
 NEW TYPE TORPEDO

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. 16.- A self guiding torpedo based on mag retic control, against which an enemy would have little chance for defense. has been invented by Charles J. Field a son of Cyrus w. Field. The inven- tion has been turned over to the gov ernment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
FOOD SUPPLY |S
 SHORT IN ITALY
IS BLOCKADED ON ALL SIDES
Becoming Critical AS Many
 Staples Have Been Completely Ex- hausted With Little Chance of Be-
 ing Replenished.

ROME, Feb. 16.-The food situa- tion throughout Italy is becoming se- rious, many staple articles having become exhausted, and as the country is completely blockaded on all sides the situation is rapidly becoming acute. The government has adopted the food card system.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
MT. and Mrs. Harry Hayes left on the Mariposa for Cordova.
Otto Haering left on the Mariposa on a business trip to Cordova.

Mrs. A. Tramontin, who left here several weeks ago to take the body of her husband to the States for inter ment, is a returning passenger on the Admiral Farragut.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Meat Makes Big Jump.

H. T. Whitley of the Love-Whitley Compan, states that meats of all kinds have taken a big jump in the past week. Shipments received on the last steamer were billed at five cents ger pound higher than those received the week previously, with no indications of lower prices prevailing for some time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
MILITIA MAN KILLED
 IN SCUFFLE AT CAMP

DOUGLAS, Ariz., Feb. 16.--GeorGc Hendricks of Birmingham, private in Battery A, Alabama field artillery, was killed today in a scuffle while trying to take a loaded rife away from an intoxicated comrade. Hen dricks was 20 years old.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
LIFTS OUT BABY TO STEAL ITS CARRIAGE

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 16.-Mrs. Mark Morris strapped her baby in Q Dice comfortable baby carriage and rolled the carriage out onto the side walk in the sun. The meanest man in the world came along. sat the baby on the sidewalk and stole the car riage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

Mrs. Nichols and Miss Helen Mich oils, wife and daughter of the Rev. R. Domain Nichols, are passengers on the Admiral Farragut. to join MT. Nichols.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
STABS HIS FATHER
 NOW RUNS BUSINESS

CALHOUN, Tenn, Feb. 16.-Un- able to stand by and see his little brother punished. Felmet Eeaves, a youth of 19, stabbed his father twice over the heart. The youth has taken up his fathers restaurant business and is carrying it on as if nothing had happened. -..,,.,.,,.-.,s,ss,.. a
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
OKLAHOMA PASSES A
 PROHIBITION MEASURE

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 1S.-The State Senate today passed bona fide dry bill, and the measure will now sC to the Governor for signature. The measure is a stringent one.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Bazaar Nets $447,22S.

CHICAGO. Feb. 16.-The recent bazaar held here for the Entente AL lies netted $447,223. according to an official announcement. Accounts yet to be heard from may bring the total to s5OO,OO0 it was said.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16
Food Sale Saturday.

Food Sale Saturday.
 The Women's Guild will hold fool sale Saturday afternoon from three to i've at Love-Whitley's store. Lots of good things to eat. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

Olaf Olson came over this morning from the Granby nine for short vis-
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

The regular Saturday night dance will be held at Moose hall this week Good music and midnight lunch.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-16

Steve Peck was an outgoing pas senger on the Mariposa for the States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
The Wild PIGEON Mystery.

That the wild pigeon, once so COM
mon in the United States, has become
extinct is one Of the strangest mystic
ries in American natural history. 1t is
a puzzle which has baffled scientists and
which probably never will be solved.
Half century ago wild pigeons were
abundant in Pennsylvania, Ohio, 1ndi-
ana, Kentucky aud all the states OF the
middle west. In their migrations they
travelled in fiocks numbering tens OF
thousands, and it sometimes took a sin
gle flock the better part Of an hour to
pass a given point. Vast numbers or
the pigeons were killed every year by
gunners, but many investigators hold
that the complete disappearance of the
species must have been due in part at
least to other causes. No other bird
was ever so numerous in this country
as the pigeon.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
MAN AND HIS NECKTIE.
The Mystery That Cloaks the Fate OF
Discarded Cravats.

The Mystery That CIoaks the Fate OF
Discarded Cravats.
Every morning we stand before the
mirror, flap the large end over and
around, push it behind and up draw 1t
carefully through. 1t becomes habit,
and yet, like dining, it has a certain
fascination. The keen pleasure OF a
new and increased cravat helps to
make a whole week brighter. And that
dread day when a white spot appears
in the center of the front Of our favor
lite green one or when the beloved
brown parts internally and while ap-
pearing the same without tells us that
it is gone forever-that day our coffee
is bitter and the mercury low.
But we never cruelty desert faith
full friend. For couple of times after
the white spot appears we try to tie 1t
farther up or low down, usually with
pathetically Intellectual results. And
then we pasture it back somewhere on
the rack with the bow ties that are not
to our taste any more and the selec-
lions made by a worthy aunt at re-
duction sale and let it enjoy quiet old
age.
Somehow eventually it disappears.
We do not know how. Perhaps care
less maid drops it in wastebasket or
a plotting wife makes way with 1t.
But most probably, like old watches
and college textbooks, it has some I'M
seen heaven of it's own whittier 1t Is
waited after it's life among us is over.
Atlantic Monthly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Fury OF Sunstormo.

How ca. &c, No are bew;ldcred
and appalled, ~ tie my o.. or plan
els t.'cloEcs and volcanic err, lions,
form Il conception Of the terrible en-
ergy OF natural opera tons Of the sun?
NewcO.nb sug;;c ted that if We call the
solar chrolnospherc an ocean Of fire we
must remember that it is an ocean inf
nitely hotter than the fiercest furnace
and as deep as the Atlantic is broad.
If we call it's movements hurricanes
we must remember that our hurricanes
blow only about a hundred miles an
hour, while those of the chromOsphere
blow as far in single second. There
are such hurricanes as, coming down
upon us from the north, would in thir-
ty seconds after they had crossed the
ST.. Lawrence river be in the gulf of
Mexico, carrying with them the whole
surface of the continent in a mass not
simply of ruin, but Of glowing vapor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31

NEXT Tuesday is registration day
when all male persons between the
ages of 81 and 80 years must regis
ter and an effort should ,be made by
every citizen to see that all such
should comply with the law. The
registration law has been given as
much publicity as possible. yet there
are liable to be few will not learn
of it's provisions and will therefore
not register unless told to do so by
some person acquainted with the
law.
The penalty for failure to register
is Jail sentence after a speedy trial
by the United States Court and the
person so convicted will be liable to
imprisonment and also compulsory
service in the army.
The officials in charge of the
registration in Bayfield, county have
all been given instructions as to the
working of the law and are therefore
prepared to answer all questions in
connection with the registration.
Every male person between the
ages, whether married or not, must
register. No excuse can be offered.
Those registering will be given
registration certificate showing that
they have complied with the law
which must be shown to any officer
of the county or state demanding to
see the same.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Sharpness of Madmen.

In Sir William Buffers autObiogra-
ply there is an amusing story about
six insane soldiers who escaped while
the corporal who had brought them on
board the troopship left at Dur
ban and who mingled with the 1890
sane men on the decks. The problem
of the voyage was to find who were
the six madmen. By the time the boat
reached Cape Town twenty-six men
were officially under observation, and
not one of the six was among them.
In the end the crazed half dozen were
identified as those who had taken an
especially eager part in the 1unatic
hunt.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
LEARN TO SAVE.
Acquire the Habit of Spending Less
Than You Earn.


Americans are not as thrifty as the
people of many other nations. Saw
ings bank statistics show this. Our
money comes too easily, even in nor
NAL times We feed the garbage pals
too well. We ignore the little short
cuts Of economy. We forget the COM
ing rainy day in our enjoyment of the
present fair day.
And If savings bank reports are not
enough, turn to the figures of the actu-
ries. See how few men, for instance,
reach the period of natural retirement
with enough of an estate accumulated
10 keep them through the remaining
years of their lives. See how many
are compelled to toll for a daily pit
.ance beyond the time when they
should have the privilege of retiring
to ease on the income of their savings
or are left stranded because unable to
work.
All industry is built on the savings
OF those who at some time have learn
ed the wisdom of putting aside some
ment. Abolition of thrift would mean
the abolition of organized business. 1t
would hardly be an exaggeration' to
say it would mean the abolition Of civ
ilization itself.
Save-save a little. Get the habit
of spending less than your income.
Make some banker your friend. Have
a stake in the community. Stretch the
pay envelope a little farther than
merely to the next pay day. Buy a
home. Don't float; anchor!
Trite words, these. Certainly. But
it is astonishing how many people
there are in the United States who
have never taken them to heart
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31

To, in conclusion, whenever you
have concluded that tn new move
ment here has failed, because the
hills and shore line have not become
dotted with new factories-p it
down that your secretary is failure
or he has more sense than you gave
him credit for. Better one small,
solid, sure 'nuf" factory, than a
dozen wildcat, mushroom promotions
that will drain our finances and leave
US smokestacks that do not smoke.
This work does not show on the sur
face. The annual report will show
more prospects turned down than
those secured. But, in turning them
down, we have stood for the COM
and ultimate good.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31

Since the closing of the schools
by the health authorities on account
of mum Der of cases of scarlet fever
10 the city there has been no further
spread of the disclose and the dec
tors of the city feel that they have
the disease under control. On &C
count Of the mild nature of he d s
else children were going to sch pol
when there was scarlet fever in the
family aud it was deemed advisable
to close the schools a few days in
advance of the close of the year.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Got His Answer.

She was a demure little woman, with
a baby. AS the car was crowded with
shoppers, she did not put up the little
one, who was old enough to sit up. on
the seat beside her. She carried it on
her lap and made room for a fierce
looking big man, with a newspaper.
The child kicked it's tiny legs in delight
at the strange things it saw while rid
ing along, and it's shoes rubbed the
mans trousers.
perhaps, madam" he exclaimed,
"you imagine that this conveyance is
your private carriage?"
"Oh, no; l DON'T" was the prompt re-
ply. IF it was you wouldn't be riding
in it,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB and CITY AFFAIRS
Edited by Ed. M Heemans Executive secsetary
Washburn Commercial Club.

One broad term covers the funda-
mental object of commercial club
or similar organization for city like
Washburn, while this may be sub
divided into several heads. This
fundamental is promotion. The
subdivisions are, promotion of civic
welfare, industrial activities and
commerce. Usually the civic welfare
receives the first and most general
attention of commercial club. This
is natural because the civic welfare
of city, large or small. lies closer
TO the people. In Minneapolis and
ST. Paul the commercial organizations
probably devote IS per cent of their
time, effort and appropriations to
city betterment.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Books and Annles.

A young lady in a library job got
tired of fussing round in stuffy al
coves. So she chucked it all and went
to raising apples. She never made
money hand over fist, as she expected,
but she always declared she had won
out on the exchange. Il used to like
an occasional apple with my books"
she declared, "but the present plan of
having a book now and then with my
apples Is a heap better = Golfers
Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Copying Our National Parks.

Spain is to have national parks SINH
lar to those in the United States. Pur-
suant to recent law the government
will select especially picturesque tracts
of land, incorporate them in a ma
tional park system, arrange for suit
able means of communication in order
that visitors may reach them easily
and preserve the natural features of
such tracts from deterioration. Ad-
vancing the project its sponsors called
attention to the Yellowstone, Yosemite,
General Grant, Crater Lake and other
national parks in this country.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Poor Economy.

when 1 bought my photograph !
had an idea that we'd save money by
hearing good music at home"
"Well, didn't your"
"Not bit of it. Every time we get
a record that we like my wife is never
satisfied until we have gone to con-
cert or the opera and heard the same
music at first hand, and every time we
do that she hears lot more music she
wants records Of."-New York World.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31
Guard Your Habits.

We are creatures of habit. We sue
coed or fail as we acquire good habits
or bad ones, and we acquire good hab-
its as easily as bad ones. That is
fact. Most people don't believe this.
Only those who find it out succeed in
life.-Herbert Spencer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-05-31

AS we have once before stated in
these articles, new industries are
not to be had for the asking. You
have to plan for them and create
them, in a way. Every sizeable city
in the country, especially in the
Northwest and West, has a CONNER
cial organization and is hot on the
trail of new industries. If secretary
is fair to this city. and the people
supporting the movement, he will
use discretion, judgement and
caution in his work ofpromoting new
industries. Many city or village
has had big boom" on the
strength of some big industry
brought to the locality on bonus"
or stock-selling plan, which collapsed
and left the community worse off
than before, because the promoters"
Of the industry MIXED the citizens,
punctured the balloon and the big
industry" is huge empty building
standing ae a monument to the COM
mercial clubs folly.