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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
BELOW ZERO WEATHER
 PREVAILS IN INFERIOR

The interior country. like the coast, has not suffered from any tedious spell of weather, daily changes being the rule. This mornings report shows that the temperature at Fair banks. Salchd, Richardson, McCar- ty and Donnelly is to be from 16 to 29 below zero. the coldest weather being reported from Salcha, change of 30 to 35 degrees in the past twen- ty-four hours. At McCallum the tenn perature this morning was 5 above and at all points from there this way the thermometer registered above zero, ranging from 8 to 32 above. Copper Center being the warmest.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Survivors Landed

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. IT, is reported here that the surviv, of the vessels sunk by the Germ commerce raider are being land at Pernambuco. The survivors st; that twenty vessels have been SUI by the raider, all of them unwarni and that more than four hundI members of the crews of these V sells perisned when the vessels wt sunk.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

LONDON, Jan. 17.--Adivces TO- ceived here this morning from South American ports state that a German commerce raider is operating off the coast of Brazil, and that she is be- lieved to have sunk two French me = chantment, the Nantes and Asnieres, and eight British ships, the Dram atist. Radnorshire, Minieh, Netherby, Mount Temple. King George, Georgic and Voltaire. These ships were last reported off the coast of South Ameri- ca. and the report of their being sunk is believed to be correct
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Thomas Law sum- t~--.-. 70 s-.. = the House Rules Committee on the a legged leak of the German peace not says that Chairman Henry of tf Committee, told him that Baruch W; a large contributor to the Democrat campaign fund, and that he had fol conversations with Secretary of Sta Lansing prior to the announcement of the German note. He also state that Banker White of Boston ha boasted to Pliny Fiske, New Tor banker, that he controlled McAdo' Warburg, before testifying, state that Lawson was insane and tn; within two years would be confine in an asylum.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
MAILS TO BE CARRIED
 BY MERCHANT SUBMARINE

BERLIN: Recalling the rates of the transcontinental American post in the days of the forty-niners, the merchant submarine Deutschland and her sister ships will carry on fu- ture voyages special mail, at special rates.
 A charge of marks for post card or letter not exceeding 20 grams in weight would be levied, in addi- tion to the regular international post age. A similar charge will be made for each further 20 grams up to the maximum rate of 60 grams.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Admit Gains.

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-The German war office admits that the British have made gains on the western front in the vicinity of Serre. A dispatch from the Rumanian front states that the Teutons are continuing to make gains in Moldavia, northwest of Braila, and that the Turks hay, stormed the town of Mihalea. driving the Russians iuto the Sereth, many of whom were drowned trying to es- cape. Four hundred of the Russians were captured. The Bulgariars are reported to have captured Monastery Junction.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Greeks Marching North.

Advices received here from Greece state that ihe German commander Falkenhayn is at Elassona, twenty miles north of Larissa, and that the Greek royality troops are marching northward to join him, violating the neutral zone agreed upon between the Allies and the Greek government. Il is said that the wireless station at Larissa is in constant communication with Berlin, where the plans for the Greek campaign are being formed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
.L|TERACY TEST
 |S UP AGAIN
IMMIGRATION BILL DISCUSSED
Measure Goes Through Both Houses and Now Up to the President-Has Already Been Vetoed Three Times. Wilson Will Probably Veto It.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IT,. The immigration bill, as passed by the Senate, passed the House yester- day afternoon and will now go to the president. The measure contains the literacy test which has caused the measure to be vetoed three times al- ready, once before by President Will son, and it is frankly predicted that it will meet the same fate again.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
OIL STRUCK NEAR LOLA IN KANSAS

TOPEKA Kan: The discovery of a pool of oil in virgin territory four miles north of lola in announced. A company of local business men brot in a 15O-barrel we'll on the Thomas Breckinridge lease. Pay sand was struck at a depth of 900 feet, says a Capital special. After being shot, the we'll started flowing, producing what oil men say to be oil of excel lent quality. The demand for leases of nearby territory is brisk. Three additional rigs will be placed at work on the lease at once.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

George Dewey was born at Mont pelier, Vermont, December 26, 1887; he was a son of Dr. Julius Yeomans and Mary Perrin Dewey; he gradu- ated in Norwich U., M.M.S., 1851; appointed from Vermont and gradu- ated from U. s. Naval Academy in 1858; L.L.D., U. of Pa. and Prince ton, 1898; married Susie, daughter
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

BERLIN, Jan. 17.-Northeast of Fokchany, in southern Moldavia, the Russians are maintaining their posi- tions in the swampy lowlands between the Sereth and Putna rivers. They are making a last desperate effort to prevent the Teutons along the north ern bank of the Putna from outfiant- ing their positions, and are making heavy counter attacks. The positions of the city of Galatz, at the junction of the Sereth and the Danube rivers, is critical, the Teutons seriously men, acing the town, which has been sub iected to heavy bombardment by the Bulgarians.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Russian Attacks Fail.

BERLIN, Jan. 17.-Von Macken sens forces repulsed a violent attack of the Russians on both sides of Fun deni. The storming waves broke be- fore the heavy curtains of fire an l the attackers were driven back in dis order. At Galatz the Bulgarian ar tillery is violently smelling the city Of Galatz. On the Russian fro 1t stormy weather prevents activity.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
TACOMAN'S SON APPOINTED
 TO ANAPOLIS BY WICK

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. 17.-A Ia coma boy, Raymond Johnson. son of J. A. Johnson, manager of Frye & Co.,, meat dealers, has been appoint ed to the United States naval acad- emy at Anapolis by Delegate James Wickersham of Alaska, and has gone east to spend four months in a prep. school making ready for the exam ination. Raymond Johnson is IS years of age.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

mans, in close formation, made a se- ries of desperate attacks south of
 L ake Babit, bat were repulsed with heavy losses. The Austrians also at tempted to storm the Russian posi- tions east of Putna, but were driven back in disorder. A Teutonic force, three regiments strong and support ed by strong artillery, forced the Rus sians to retire in the vicinity of Va den.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
APPROVE OF
 BOND |ssU TO COVER MEXICAN EXPENS Administration FavOrs Program to sue Bonds for Purpose of Maintat ing Army at Border and Purchs Danish Islands.
TO COVER MEXICAN EXPENS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 17. Chairman Kitchin, of the HOu Ways and Means Committe. held
 long conference yesterday afterno with Secretary of the Treasury N Adoo on the Revenue bill. The A ministratioh approves of the measu providing for a bond issue to GOV the expenses of the Mexican war a the purchase of the Danish West l
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
British RepulSed.

BERLIN, Jan. 17.-North of the Somme British patrols were dispers- ed by the Germans, and advices from Mesopotamia state that the British assaults on the Turkish positions have been signally repulsed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
SHE FINALLY SUCCEEDS
 TO COMMIT SUICIDE

SEATTLE: Mrs. J. H. Peterson. wife of mechanic, after failing to take her lifA with poison in two pre- vious attempts, shot herself fatally last night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
TeutOns ReDulsed FOksi,ani.

PETROGRAD, Jan 17.-Advices received here from Rumania state that the Teutons under Von Macken- sen made a strong attack upon the Russian positions northeast of Folks hani, but were driven back. In the vicinity of Galatz the Teutons are reported to have made further ad- yanceS
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

is operating off Pernambuco. She described as well armed, speedy carrying one or more torpedo tub It is reported she has captured British steamers Strathmore and Y rowdale.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
FORMER VALDEZ COUPLE
 ARE MARRIED ANCHORAG

A note received by Robert Sceart of the local cable office, from Vans D. Stine of the Alaska EngineerirI Commission force at Anchorags states that Miss Belle Dudley att Warren T. Gill, both former resident of this city, were married this after noon at Anchorage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Heavy Counter Attacks.

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Advices from the Rumanian front state that the Russian and Rumanian defense of the Sereth line now consists of a se- ries of heavy counter attacks be- tween Fokshani and the Danube and that the Teutons are being held in check.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
TeutOns Make Advances.

BERLIN, Jan. 17.-In the Ruma- rian campaign the Teutons have made further advances, capturing the town of Vadenia, si. miles southwest of Galatz. East of the Carpathians Ger man grenaiiers have entered the Russian positions after heavy fight ing. On the Somme front lively artillery duel is in progress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
TO FLOAT
 S9O.OOO, 900 WAR LOA

LONDON: Another war loan ( s9O,OOO,OO0 on terms similar those of previous loans. will be fioa ed by the commonwealth of Austral says a Reuters dispatch from Me bourne.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
POPE ID AID
 THE PRESIDENT TO PROMOTE PEACE PLANS Through the King of Spain and the Spanish Minister at Washington Will Second Efforts of Wilson to Start Negotiations.
TO PROMOTE PEACE PLANS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IT, Advices received here from Rome state that the Pope, through the Spanish King and the Spanish minis ter to the United States, will second the efforts of President Wilson to promote peace negotiations in Flu rope.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
CONSOLATION IS
 URGED FOR CANADA

LINDSAY, Ont: A conscription plan for calling all unmarried men from IS to 45 years to the army has been outlined by Sir Sam Hughes formerly minister of militia. He de- clared that a force of 30O,OO0 men could be raised within four months.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
AMD|RAL DEWEY !
 PASSES AWAY WAS NO HOPE FOR RECOVERY Hero of Battle of Manila Dies In Washington After Short Illness. Succumbs, to Ravages of Pneumo. nia- Had Eventful History.
WAS NO HOPE FOR RECOVERY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IT, Admiral George Dewey, the hero of Manila, died at his home here last night after a short illness from pneu- monia. The Admiral sank rapidly from the start, and at no time was any hope felt for his recovery.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Frank Kempfer, superintendent Of the Alaska Gold Hill mine, arrived in town last evening. He will leave on the Mariposa for business trip to the states, and expects to be gone about six weeks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
British Raids Successful.

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Advices from Mesopotamia state that the British forces on the Doiran front have sue cessfully raided the Teuton positions and have entered the German lines west of LOOs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
THIRTY THREE CONNECTS
 ARE GIVEN FREEDOM

LITTLE ROCK: 33 prisoners in tho state penitentiary received Christ mas pardons which were issued by Governor George w. Hays. Eight conyicts of second degree murder were among those freed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
GERMAN RAIDER REPORTED
 OPERATING SOUTH ATLANT|

TWO FRENCH BRITISH REPORTED BEEN sUNK-RAIDER ARMED FITTED TOI PEDO TUBEs-RIO JANEIRO REPORTS TWENTY VESSEL SUNK UNWARNED-FOUR HUNDRED PERSONS WITH YES sEIS-sURvIvORs BEING LANDED PERNAMBUCO NOI WIRELESS CATCHES REPORT RAIDER OPERATING PERNAMBUCO
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
LLOYD'S BETTING
 PEACE THIS YEAR
EVEN MONEY BY SEPTEMBER
Offer Odds of 80 to 25 That Peac Will Be Declared in Europe BefOr
 the End of the Present Year
 Any Amount Wagered.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17.-It reported here that Lloyd's, of Lol don, is offering money in any amour at even terms, that the European WI will end by September of this yea Odds of 80 to 25 in any amount is b ing offered that the war will end tn year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Rumored Wedding

There is a rumor in circulation here that Dave Bennett, well-known miner and prospector here and Mrs. Louise Crawford, of Granite. were quietly married at Seward a few days ago.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Sailing POstnoned

Advices received at the local of flee of the Alaska Steamship Com
 pany state that the sailing of the steamship Mariposa from Seattle.
 scheduled for January 19, has been
 postponed until o'clock a. m. Janu- |ary 20.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Recruits Have Measles

FL PASO: Three hundred re- eruits for the regular army on the border and in Mexico were quaran- tined in tests on the parade ground at Fort Bliss today because of the recruits found to have been stricken with measles.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
British Advance.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The British forces, by a sharp thrust, have made inroads upon the German positions north of Ancre, on the western front. and at points along the Somme.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

The launch Pathfinder, Captain Smith, left this morning for Ellamar. Landlock and Fidalgo, taking several passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Ladies' Aid Meets Thursday.
 The Ladies Aid will hold a social meeting Thursday afternoon in the lecture room of the church. The la dies are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Jepson will be the hostess.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
To DepOse Constantine.

ROME, Jan. 17.-It is reported here that the Entente allies are plan ming to oust King Constantine of
 Greece, and that the Duke of Acosta
 may succeed to the throne.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Gus Hokanson left this morning for Ellamar, where he is employed in the erection of some buildings.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Nels Nelson. who has been spend ing several days in town. left this to return to Ellamar.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Wireless Warning

NORFOLK, Jan. 1.-The wire less station here has received warn ing that a German commerce raider
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
RUSSIANS MAINTAIN THEIR
 POSITIONS IN MOLDAv|A

OCCUPY swAApY LOwIANDs sERETH AND PUTNA RIVERS AND MAKING DESPERATE EFFORTS TO PREVENT BEING FIANKED-GALATZ SERIOUSLY MENACED D-FALk- ENHAYN IN GREECE RoYALIsT TROOPS ARE MOVING TO NoRTHwARD VIOLATING NEUTRAL WIRELESS IN CON- sTANT COMMUNICATION WITH BERIIN-ACTIvE ON FRONTS
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Germans Repulsed. PETROGRAD, Jan. 71.-The Ger
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-09

in the cave. In this way III make up for
the thieves having been bad.
ITS a good idea" spoke Uncle WIS.
gily. The Forty Thieves turn good and
become Forty 0ivea
on I'm going TO sive all have to the
poor, nut I'm In great trouble"
What's the matter!' sAked Uncle
wixsiiy. Cant you find any poor to
"oh. plenty Of thsm." said Al Raha,
wsy sy' IN s' me- Ass.n si Sss,. 'sS. soe; G S" oa
know. and u cave I rnust have. But I've
hunted all over for one and can't nnd
any. Oh. dearl ! almost wish Id stayed
In the book and not come out as Bin
bad and Aladdin did"
Uncle wisEily. In his most jolly voice
stiii. ! can make One Just the way you
cant II, Nr. All HAba."
l"Can you. rsailyr' ssksd the new
captain q e , n: n nsv ,Good Forty dive'
1 11st tas Ss Ar. ~. very rcoS a an. Hre
sinG caves In the sround." was the an
swcr, Only We call them burrows. In
"You may call them whatever YOU IKE
AZ long ms 7 can get In ono TO live whiIs
mond. a % ssid Ali habs, With a smile.
Come with me-" begged Uncle wig
rily. Thcn he called many OF his rab'
bit friends together. and they began Il
dig q cave In the side Of the hill, first
making . camp fire to thaw the froser
ground II did not take Uncle Wigsils
and his bunny friends long 10 dig ths
cave With their strong PAVE, and Soon y
WAS large enough for An Baba 10 live In
Thank yes, very s:,ysahv l'~ele wig.
gily," aAld the new now oood captain o
the Forty Gives. who used TO He Fort,
Thieves. And here isa thousand dol
lars fcr you and your fr'ends to buy
bushel' OF carrots"
Rut Uncle WiEsily had all the carrots
he wanted. 40 he bought some for man,
poor woodland rabbits, And All Babs
lived In the cave until he had giveT
away all HE diamonds and gold ant
made oil the poor people rich and happy
and then he went back to live IN th'
Arabian Nights
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-09

CHICAGO. Jan. ?. - Problems VI the
minor leagues will he thrsshed out at u
meeting In Cedar Rapids, Il was an
nounced here last night by the president
o. the Three-I league when he invited Of
nciAls OF the Central league, the western
his own league to meet there for con-
Terence, Territorial changes are neces-
sary before the start Of the 1917 sea-
son II the lesE are TO be made finan-
ciai successes. he said,
Ruilno on Players.
The officials viii have before them a
ruling of the national baseball cornmts-
sion announced last night IN Cincinnati
that the only test that should he applied
" the engagement Of n minor league
player upon his willingness TO play for
a salary within the prescribed limit OF
,he club desiring his services should be
restrictions Imposed by league leEisla-
ton were declsfed void. The ruling was
n result OF II complaint Of. tffr MuscAtine
club OF the Central association.
From Los Angeles came a report that
Ivan Olson. formally announced Ms man
club. had received a telegram from
Charles y Ebbets OF the Brooklyn Ma
tionais saying That waivers could not be
obtained on him
Kansas City Wants piaysrs.
John Camel. manager OF the kanaas
cry American association club. was In
Chicago .yestsrdsy conf.rrinS With Off
tempt to obtain three players. including
George Pierce, a pitcher,
Announcement In Chicago last night
also that tho meeting Of the National
and American leagues schedule commit
toes. set 10 be held In Brunswick. ia.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-09
Lawler Loses
To Local Lad

Young iawlsr OF Omaha. he who
boasts Of never before having been
beaten In ring contest. met more than
his match last night when he tangled
with Young Mckee In the ten round
main event OF the Press club boxing
card. Mckee won seven rounds. Law wier
two. and one was even.
Mckee outboIed his opponent 4-to-l
and about held his own In tho heavier
going. Lawler proved II boring-in slug.
Ger OF tho Phil knight type
In the semi windup Pewee bested
Young Tracey Ben Miller again won
over Kid Price and BATTLING Memphis
gained a victory when Snowblrd's arm
was injured In the third round and he
was forced TO Quit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-09
Baseball's Whole Aspect Will Be
Changed if Baselines Are Reduced

NEW YORK. Jan, o,---while there is
little. II any possibility Of a rendjustment
Of the professional baseball diamond a.
recently susEested ny President Percy
D. Haughton OF the Boston National
outlined by the Harvard football coach,
offer a wide field for speculation as TO
what would be tho result N such alters-
tons were made. At tho present time
the diamond proper lie IN reality a square
measuring ninety feet to a side.
The bases are considered 10 he ninety
ieet apart and the distance from The th,ee
feet ~ inches. The pitchers slab 10
not exactly half way between the two
points. but Ia located 50 feet 8 Inches
from the plate and 1 feet - inches
from second base. HAugh,on snEgests
and defensive strength of the pitcher and
halter II might be found advisable. upon
bases live feet nearer the home plate
snd decrease the width Of the plate.
Would 1seoms KITE Shape.
II this were done Il would change the
entire aspect OF tho baseball diamond
which would become. roughly. KITE
shaped. A. II y especially stipulated
rssult would be that the distance from
homo plate to either first or third base
woSld be IS feet and tho distance from
flret to second and from second 10 ih'rd
bGS< would he approximately '9S feet.
TheAe figures are based upon the angles
of the base liner and do moi take INTO
consideration the base bsg proper which
is fifteen inches square and considerably,
shorteus the distance TO be covered BY
the base runner who ts, of course. safe
a. soon AS he touches the bag.
II would shorten the distance that the
batter would have TO run IN order to be
sais after a hit and for the runner At
tampting 10 score from third. Tho rsgu-
lar playing positions of the inneldere, In
sn cpobablliiy. would be shifted. A. thers
w6AIld be an additional ten feet Of sAAs
fis,d 10 he covered by the four piayefs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-09
No Australian
Want to Go to
War, Says Darcy
By Frank O. MsNks.

NEW YORK. Jan. s.--"Dsdnt you want
to 60 20 war;
Tho cub sport writer fired the vooley.
point blank q, Les Darcy, the man Wool
sailed away The great Australian
WINGED a bit an tho question seeped iueo
The almost perpetual smile died nm
his face Then he countered slowly: M
Does anyone want TO 90 TO wnr--0
there anyone who eagerly welcomes ~
chance to bo killed or permanently csso-
pled7' Ese
Before an answer could be made ~
added
Earlier In the war there was segAe.
thing akin to Wild enthusiasm sbou4 If
In Australia. But that has been crvqoeo
oa oar IN wa' my has eounrS SstT 'RD'G RSs hssre O. 1
arc everywhere apparent In Auetra1A
they have come TO learn that war u
nothing but grim, mercilaaa batUe
whore YOU must kill--or b. killed. n.
$50 900 men-the very flower Of Aus.
irala's manhood -hsve gone TO war. AM
the only ones that ever have come bock
are those who are crippled--those Who
, never will see again or hear again. 81
talk again, or walk again: helpless. h0pes
less cripples wrecks OF once superb men.
~ YOUR cities here were filled With
men who are hopeless cripp1ee AL ~
cause OF the war--wpuid you b. WtIoly
enthusiastic about going to the front -
be pawn In the war game OF chess!
Why Hs's Slackee. tif
"slacker ia what thsy cali rne--Anl 4
, auit,.r. too Not only arc they delpg
that In Australia but here and IN CAnAdS
1 as well. II hurts-but somettmee o0o
must suffer TO accomplish the real pur.
pos. In M.
II retters,e the statement l first MADE
when I reached Amer,ca--that 0ono
l k.t 20 La mani moi
| father sisters and brothers would b fS0e
! from want after / do 70 to war DecAuDo
I am going when have made IN tba
! money that /, il possible for ma 10 unko
her, in a short time. / am soln9 10 0Q-
/ list and fight for my country, And RI
| fight iust az hard "A any other man.
| They NAV cali me a stacker but no man
| can call mo yellow.
Reports have reached here that hAvs
made "A fortune In. the AuptYaMan ttnG.