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Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
GERMANS USE S. q. :.
TO DECOY ALLIES SHIPS

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. June q
S. o. S. calls and open boats loaded
with men are being used By German
submarines to- decoy allied ships to
their destruction. according to Brit
ish shipmasters in port here. So many
ships have been decoyed in this man
ner that the British have ordered
captains to pay no heed to such calls
in certain zones, as they are patroll-
ed by boats sent out to succor ships
and men in distress
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
MUCH MAIL FOR
THE NORTHLAND
1000 SACKS EN- ROUTE
TO THE INTERIOR
Steamship Jefferson Brings Large
Consignment Of First and Second
Glass Matter for Towns Along the
YukOn-Ffrst This Year.

SEATTLE, June 2.-The steamer
Jefferson left this city yesterday with
one thousand sacks of mail aboard
for the towns along the Yukon and
the Interior. The mail will go in via
Skagway and down the river
This is the first shipment this sea-
son. and is the accumulation Of sew
eral months. large part Of the mail
matter is second class. being compos-
ed of books and magazines. While
they are several months old they will
be highly acceptable to the mining
camps. which have been practically
isolated all winter.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
LONDON EMBARGO ON
SALMON STILL EXISTS

WASHINGTON. D. c., June q
Federal authorities today instructed
Ambassador Page to seek to modify
the embargo against the importation
into England of American salmon. 1t
is working a hardship on the numer-
Gus cannery companies in Alaska and
on the Pacific Coast. and that an ef-
fort will be made to have it rescind-
ed,
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Use MORE FISH
AND LESS MEAT

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June q
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Flor
ida. chairman of the Fisheries COM
mittee, today advocated the use of
more fish and less meat for food. He
stated that Secretary Redfield should
be given power to keep the public
posted upon the food values of diff
ferent fish, and that every effort
should be made to cut down the con-
sumption of meat products. which
would be needed by our troops in
the field.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
WHITE BREAD BEST.
VERDICT OF BAKERS

CHICAGO, June 2.-White bread
is the best war bread in the judgment
of American master bakers who ended
a two-day's conference in this city to-
day.
A message to Herbert c. Hoover
President Wilson's chief adviser on
the food situation, voiced the confer.
ences disapproval of any official &C
tion to compel milling higher per
centage of the wheat as false eceno.
my.
The bakers conference pledged Its
aid, however, to any plan for food
control which should be settled on by
the government.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
MAXINE GORKY.
BARES PEACE PLOT
BULGARIAN MINISTER
PROPOSES ARMISTICE
Denounces Germany's Offer to Evacu-
ate Russian Territory and Cease
Fighting in Return for Separate

PETROGRAD, June 2.-Maxime
Gorky. the Russian novelist. today
laid bare peace plot proposed by the
Bulgarian minister. Rezow. wherein
Rezow guaranteed that Austria would
evacuate Russian territory and would
indemnify Russia for losses sustained
during the war.
The proposal was brougt to Gorky
clandestinely by two German ennis
saries. and was promptly repudiated
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
SUFFRAGE BILL IN
HOUSE OF COMMONS

LONDON. June 2-Walter H. Long
secretary of state for the colonies. in
troduced in the house of commons to-
day the electoral reform bill which
provides for the enfranchisement of
women. Mr.. Long said the govern
menI would do it's best to bring about
the adoption of the bill. which fixes
the age at which women would be
qualified to vote at 80.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
LARGE SHIPMENT
ALASKA HAL|bUT
:-.-- --DeFfV:
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
POUNDS ARRIVED TODAY
Fight Fishing Boats Bring Valuable
Cargoe> to Seattle Buyer>-Prices-
Take Tumble un Account OF Giut
in Market.

SEATTLE. June Eight fishing
boats arrived in this city this morn
ing with total OF 10000 pounds
of halibut aboard. Sc great was the
cargo that prices Immediately declin-
ed several cents per pound. Alaska
fishermen are again turning to Seattle
for a market. owing to stringent rul-
ings in Canadian ports. This is the
largest consignment of fish received
for some time.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
MORE TAXES URGED
BY COMMITTEE
PROPOSE TAN ON ALL
PARCEL POST PACKAGES
One Cent Levied on Each Twenty
five Cent Charge or Oyer-Depart-
ment has Lost Thirty-five Millions
From Decrease. ,rF

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 3
The Senate Committee today recon-
mended that a tax of one cent on
each twenty-five cent charge be lev
led. 1t was also recommended that a
five per cent tax be levied on all iano
or water transportation charges, This
is a reduction of one-hali on the tax
proposed by the committee last week.
1t is estimated that thirty-five mil
lion dollars can be raised in this man.
ner.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Crew Taken OFF Sebastian

NEWPORT. r. |. June Com
mandant Bryan, of the Second naval
district. announced today that the
crew of the steamer Sebastian. report
ed on fire off Nantucket Shoals light
ship last night, had been taken Off
by another vessel. No other informa-
tion regarding the Sebastian would
be given out. he said.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Pamphlet Printers Discovered

LONDON, June 2.-The Berlin po-
lice are reported by the Amsterdam
correspondent of the Central News
to have discovered the printers of a
pamphlet which was published at the
time of the strike of German work
men in April. A member of commit
tee of the Arbeits-Germeinschaft has
been arrested. The correspondent re-
ports that sensational trial on the
charge Of high treason is expected.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
SHRINERS VISIT JUNEAU
TO LAY CORNER STONE

SEATTLE. June 2.--The Imperial
Divan. Aft Temple. Tacoma Wash.
sailed on the steamer Spokane this
morning. en- route to Juneau to in
itiate a shrine of the order and to
assist in laying the cornerstone of
the new $4,000 high school to be
erected at that place. Elaborate pre-
parations are being made in Juneau
to receive them.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
2O-Cent Loaf Next

CHICAGO. June with the Is
cent loaf already on the market. Chi
cago today faced possible further
increase in bread prices. Charles A.
Paisch, president of the Illinois Mas
ter Bakers Association, said that his
organization has decided that even 20
cents is not too much to charge for
a loaf.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Reward Offered

The Womans' Guild will give $40
reward for information leading to the
arrest and conviction of any persons
breaking windows or otherwise dam
aging property at the Good Sammari-
tan Hospital.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
HOARD|NG FOOD
MAY BE FELONY
CONGRESS EXPECTED TO
PASS LAWS TONIGHT
Senate Expected to Introduce Bill to
Prevent Spectators and Others
From Storing Vast Quantities Of
Food StufYs.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June q
The first food bills prohibiting the
storing of quantities of food stuffs
and providing penalties therefor is
expected to pass the Senate this ev-
ening. The bill states the quantities
Of staple foods one may have in his
possession and provides that specu-
lators must report on all supplies on
hand.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
GOVERNOR AND WIFE
GUESTS At HOTEL FRYE

SEATTLE. June 2.-GovernOr J.
F.. A. Strong and wife. of Juneau. AL
aska. are guests OF the Hotel Frye
in this city today. en- route to Wash
ington. The Governor states that he
is sure OF reappointment by the ad-
ministratiOn.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02

j. F. Ward. a Glacier Point ranch
er, near Skagway. is authority for the
statement that 900 bushels of pOta-
toes were grown on an acre of ground
at Glacier point last year.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
General Obregon Resigns

MEXICO CITY, June General
Obregon's resignation as secretary of
war was accepted by President Car
rama last night. General Obregon' s
resignation was caused by ill health
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
TAKE BLOCK OF
LIBERTY LOAN BONDS

At their meeting last night the
Local Aerie of Eagles voted to sub
scribe for a $500 block of Liberty
Loan Bonds. and it speaks we'll for
their patriotism.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Presidents Uncle Dead

COLUMBUS. O.. June 2.-Charles
Scott Woodrow. aged 81. an uncle of
President Wilson. died yesterday at
the home of his son. Thomas Wood
row. President Wilson's mother was
Woodrow's half sister.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-06-02
Moose Dance Tonight

The Moose will give their regular
Saturday dance tonight in their hall.
The music will be Of the best and
a good time is assured all who at
tend.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
ALL INQUIRIES NOT ALIKE
Philadelphia Lawyer Illustrated Lead ing Questions" in Court With Dip
 Iematic Kiss Story.

The late John c. Johnson, n Phila. delphla lawyer. was once explaining to jury the nature and the unfair nes Of Heading" or guiding questions. He Illustrated his explanation with an aneciote.
 "A young chap and pretty girl :" he sid. "sat on secluded bench al Lemon Hfl The girl turned 10 him and said earnestly:
 You asked me for kiss There Is a language in kisses. \ kiss en the hand denotes chiHalrous respect. On the forehead il denotes a firm and faithful friendship. on the lips her color rose and she drew long breath n kiss on the lips denotes ali things Kiss mo. then. once. Ex- press in one Kiss your feeling toward me
 eThe bashful youth pondered.
 CT don't want to lose her he snld to himself. Where is it best to kiss herr Hand. forehead or lips?
 'A mellow whistle interrupted him. He looked at the girl. Her red mouth WIS puekered up in the form of a rose bud; she had pulled down her hat so as to hide her forehead completely, and both hands were thrust ID 10 the wrists in her pockets
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
BOY SWAPS HIS DADS SHIRT
Accepts Proposition of Wild West Show Employee and Gets Inside
 the Big Top"

Menta .tessep is the robust son of orln Jessep, president of the 0rin Jes- sep Land company of Tipton, and he Is q true American lad, says the In dianapoiis News. He knows when a circus comes 10 town, and like all other beys he will find way to see tho show That was why he did not miss Wild West exhibition that played Tipfon recently The lad had been pondering over how he was t0 get in side the big top and he was not greatly encouraged until T big, black man-ouc of the many sons of Ham with the approached him.
 Say, sonny, how bigs your dad?" asked the stranger.
 He's a wbopper," prorhptly replied the goungster, thinking perhaps the eolorea man miglr have some notion of ordering him roughly from the ground
 If you all II give me one of your dads shirts I'll take sou in all the shows"
 The lad seurried away and soon de- tivered one of Mir Jessep's best shirts to the colored man, who was as good as his word and took the lad through every tented attraction on the grounds. Later on the young American had is forcibIy impressed on him that he could have gone to the show several times for what the shirt cost.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
59 YEARS OLD,
 HALE AND HARDY
And Praises Cardui, Which She Says Pulled Her Through a
 Most Dangerous Period.

Mercer Ky.-"About 1J years ago" writes Mrs. ". T. Ball, of this place, T began suffering with change of life, and was suffering very much. I began taking Cardui after having sui fered for 3 years, and I was dread- fully nervous. Hardly felt like doing my work. Couldn't sleep we'll at nights. However, after several doses of Cardui l saw an improvement and in a few days I could do my work with ease and in two weeks I was able to walk six miles and went to the street fair at Central City and enjoyed myself. After using two bottles. got my natural health and strength and it pulled me through that most danger ous of periods in woman's life with no trouble or suffering.
 I am now hale and hearty, and was 9 years old the 11th of this month. I will never cease praising Cardui. which did me So much good. It also saved my daughters life when she had such a dreadful spell.
 Over 40 years in use, Cardui has proven it's efficacy as the woman's tonic" If you are weak. and run down. and suffer from symptoms of troubles peculiar to women, give Gardui tfial-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Not a Bit of Use.

There was some speculation as to whether the instrument would benefit the old gentleman or not. One was holding the ear trumpet, while another was explaining its use and showing old Mir. Shortcash how to hold it to his ear.
 Say something 10 him through it, Binks," said one to the other.
 Now Binks had long waited for an opportunity to reach Mr. Shortcash's ear, sos speaking very distinctly into fhe trumpet he said
 You've not paid me that five dol lars you owe me yet, Mir. Shortcash." "
 But the old gentleman put the in- strument down with disappointment on his face. and they could see it was a failure even before he had time to say:
 That things not a bit of use to me"
 And he sighed, but his sigh was not So deep as that which came from BinkS.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
CALOME[ MAKES YOU SICK, UGH! |1'S MERCURY AND SAL|VATES
SHa9men up! Dont Lose Days Work! Clean Your Suuush
 Liver and Bowels With "Dodson's Liver Tone"

Ugh. Calomel makes you sick. Take dose of the vile. dangerous drug to- night and tomorrow you may lose a days work.
 calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomei. when it comes into contact with sour bile crashes into it. break ing it up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you feel sluggish and "all knocked out" if your liver Is torpid and bowels consti- pated or you have headache, dizziness. coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour. just try a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store or dealer and get 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a spoonful tonight and if it doesn't
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

straighten you right up and make you feel line and vigorous by morning want you to go back to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone IS destro. Ing the sale of calomel be- cause it is real liver medicine; entire ly vegetable, therefore 1t cannot sali- vate or make you sick.
 l guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug gish liver to work and clean your bow els of that sour bile and constipated waste which is clogging your system and making you feel miserable. guar antee that bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone will keep your entire family feel ing fine for months. Give it to your children. It Is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like it's pleasant taste.-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Sure Enouuh,

The bali had gone over the fence. as balls will in suburban gardens. and q small but unabaShed batSmau ap- pcared at the front door to ask for it.
 Then appeared an irate father
 How dare you show yourself Ut my house? How dare yon ask for Your ball? Do you know you nearly killed one of my ehildren with it3"
 But you've got ten children, said the logical lad. "and I've only got one baseball"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Why Loak2

Mrs. Jenkins, a regular visitor in the doctors consulting room, started on the long story of her troubles. The doctor endured it patiently and gave her another bottle. At last she started out, and the doctor was congratulating himself when she stopped and eX- claimed:
 "Why, doctor, you didn't look to see if my tongue was coated?"
 T know it isn't" wearily replied the medical man. You don't find grass on a race track"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by cuticura-sam-
 pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face On rising and retiring smear affected parts with Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water For the hands: Soak them in a hot lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in Cuticura Ointment.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston. Sold everyWhere.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Spanked the Kitty.

The little black kitten hid under the veranda and refused to come out and be friends again with Polly. Mamma found the little girl in tears, and asked the cause of the trouble.
 "Kity scratched me, so I was 'bliged to spank her an' now she won't play with me" sobbed Polly.
 If you spank kitty, she won't love you" explained mamma.
 T didn't know bout that replied the little one miserably. "cause you spank me an I love you just the same" :"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Easily Explained.

Roland. said the mother. ''yun were very fidgely and annoying during the sermon today What on earth was the matter with YOU? Didn't you notice how quiet papa was Why didn't you act like him?"
 Well, mamma. explained Roland, "you see, wasn't sleepy like he was"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
What Name7

0rville Wright said at a Dayton din ner:
 "The war has developed flying enor- mously. We'll aH fly after the war Air fiends will then be as thick as motor fiends are today.
 What name shall We give 10 the air fiend's mania? Aerysipelas. perhaps? Or would fyfold be betterf Maybe we'll call it inilewenza. Hold, though : Ali things considered, wouldn't the best name be skyratica?"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
DON'T EXPERIMENT

with your Liver or your Bowels Avoid strong purgatives and ealomel. Use the well known genuine Liver Stimu- lants, Bonds Liver Pills. They are Small-Alild-Effective and Reliable. one pill at bedtime-you wake ID well. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
ETArEIAND tssas tss aens.lse 2, .s $ sr ? ?
W. N. U., LITTLE ROCK, NO. 42--t9t7.
The Particular Landlord.

T understand the police backed the patrol wagon up to an apartment house in your neighborhood and took out a bunch of disorderly tenants.
 Yes. Great world, isn't it? The nan who owes that place wouldn't rent an apartment to anyone who had children
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
In Better Standing.

'You citizens of Washington. D. C., cant vote!" remarked the visitor.
 "No. And at that we're entitled to more credit than numerous residents of other cities who could vote if they chose, but who prefer not to interfere with political bosses. .@Washington Sfar
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Mental Endurance.

Do you think Bliggins has great intellectual strengthT
 He must have" replied Miss Cayenne. He has himself on his mind
 all the time; and that is great bur den."
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Where the Gender Comes In.


 Teacher-Willie, how many seconds in minute? Willie-Masculine or feminine? Teacher-Masculine or feminine ! What do you mean? WiIlie-Theres a big difference. When pop says he'll be, down in q min ute it's sixty seconds. but when sister Susie says she'll he down in I minute it's six hundred seconds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Hnn,s This

We offer $i0Ooo for any ease of catarrh that cannot he cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through iAe Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System
 Sold hv druggists for overt forty years
 Price 15c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney x Co. Toledo. Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Taken In Bales.

"Few people are in business for their health
 "The pawnbrokers seem aluuistIc. however. I'm sure they can never get rid of all those guitars and revolvers they So eraciously loan money on"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
The Most Imnortant.

"Wefl, Aunt Dlnah," asked the cooks young mistress, "are you going to have the word obey eliminated from the marriage ceremony"
 'No, chile, ain't." said Aunt Dinah ; but I shu' am gwnter hab it limited from de matrimony."
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
The Drama.

"Young man, you attend lectures regularly. but you don't apply your self. I donn't think you'll do much in medicine"
 T don't expect to go in for medicine, professor. I'm just gathering material for clinical play
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
SlNCERESI EIATIERY

IMITATION IS sINcEREsT FLATTeRY but like counterfeit money the imta- ton has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way, but contains no dye. Price Sl,O0-Ady.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Prepared for Emerneneies.

Danny was looking al picture of Elijah going to heaven in q chariot of fire. Pointing to the halo on the proph- cts head. Danny exclaimed: See mamma. he's carrying an extra tire 7"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Improves With Age.

Kitty-Jack told me last night fllat l was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen.
 Ethel-Oh. that's nothing. He said the same thing To me year ago.
 kitty know that; but as one grows older ones taste improves. you know.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Eloauence Unheeded

T have laid my oratorieal talents IL the feet of my country"
 And then what happened :'
 Somebody said. Forward. march . md my country simply stepped over tem and went right along
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Goinu Rather Far.

Mrs. Flubdub is a remarkable de- votee as regards Shakespeare"
 Belongs to several clubs, I SUD- pose?"
 "Yes, and I think she has even gone to see one or two of the plays
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renovine" and be cured. Do not wait until the heart organ is beyond repair. "Renovine" is the heart and nerve tonic. Price 50c and S100.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
The Business Craze.

Even the fowls on the farm seem struck with this idea of combination" How do you mean?'
 notice that when the ducks hatch lheir eggs, they start at once to pool tbe issues"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Fixing the Time.

Belle-Do you know I've had this dress for eight years?
 Beulah-Yes, I know you've had it all the time you've been twenty-eight years old.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

J. NJ. Sutton, dead in Wilkes-Barrc leaves $5o0,00O, flor home for aged men of probity."
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Wait on Yourself.

Everything eomes to him who waits"
 Maybe so. but the cafeteria Idea k gaining ground
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
A Question.

Anyhow, povertsAis no crime"
 And that's gotd thing. Where would us poor folks Get our technical ities fromg"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
BREAD WITHOUT SALT IS TAsTELEss

A medicine chest without Magic Ar nica Eminent Is useless. Best Of all linimentS for sprains. swellings. bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia. Three sizes, 25c, 50c and S1,00.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
 In the Near Future.

"You take great care not to be run over."
 "Got to. I'm afraid I'll forfeit my pedestrians license. Life.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female troubles will vanish in thin air after using remenina." Price soc and sI. .oo-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
 Wetl-KnoWn Firm.

Who painted Browns house2' T think he said it Was done by Fitz x Starts"
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Folly to Make Promises.

It isn't policy to promise men things; they like better to be uncertain of you.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

It is unkind to look mans religion in the pocketbook.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

By their fruits ye shall know them. This applies to family trees.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
 The Description.

I'm sure you will like him. He has a pleasant personality, an easy flow of conversation and wonderful fund of information"
 What k hes" inquired Miss Alma Cayenne. suspieiously, "a book agent?a
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

1T man is crazy and doesn't know U, It is because he has no wife to tell him.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
To Extend Railway.

Oshkosh, Wis. street railway system is to be extended and improved in eauinment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

A sermon that is long drawn out is naturally narrOw