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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
STANDS BY THE GOVERNMENT

Alaska is patriotic to the core. In
Alaska there will be no hindering of
enlistments, no publication of articles
adverse to the interests of army or
navy, no slandering of the President
and other officers of the government
while the war lasts. The Legislature
has passed, an act covering the whole
matter and attached an emergency
clause to it so that the law immediate
ly goes into effect. The first section
of the act is in part as follows:
THAT in time of war or whenever
war has been declared to exist be-
tween the United States and any 9TH
err nation or country. is shall be un-
lawful foF any person to do or COM
init, or cause to be done or commit
ted, any seditious act or thing. or
to utter, write, print or publish. or
cause to be written, printed or pub
lished any seditious matter whatso-
ever; or to do. or cause to be done,
any act or thing, or to utter, print,
or publish or cause to be written.
printed or published, anything tend
ing to incite discomfort, trouble, ILL
feeling or hostility against the gov
eminent of the United States of AM
erica"
The Act provides heavy penalties
in both fines and Imprisonment for
it's violation, but to show that the
Legislature was truly American there
was added proviso; Provided, how
ever, that nothing in this act contain
ed shall be so construed as to prohib-
it fair and honest criticism of the pol
icy. orders or action of the Govern
ment or of any of said officers. -
Omaha World Herald.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05

little under s1o0,000,00o. In this
connection 1t is q matter of interest
to note that gold, while still an Inn
portant item In Alaskan production,
is neither, the. chief export or respon-
sible tor the steady, growth of cam-
merce. For .pumRer ,of years the
amount. OK gold annually mined in
Alaska has varied but little, closely
experimenting $15,600.000 or &c.,
100000 each year. Last year slightly
eceeded the latter figure, and the
remainder of her exports was made
up of coal, copper and other metals,
fisheries products, furs, lumber and
even a fair showing of farm products.
The old idea of Alaska, as bleak
and frigid region, whose only lure
was hidden wealth, long since. has
been exploited. 1t is true that the
mineral riches of fabulous extent exist
in Alaska, and that these natural re-
sources only have been scratched as
yet. Her coal and copper promise 10
outrival gold as sources of new wealth
while her timber, fisheries and agric-
ultural interests must expand and
grow and greatly add to the prosper
ity of the territory. When the latter
was purchased from Russia, at a
price of $7,20O,O0O, many Americans
thought it was sheer waste of money,
but it has paid for itself many times
over since then. Uncle Sam never
made a better investment, in fact,
and emphasis is lent to this point by
the announcement that Alaskan ex-
ports last year totaled $115,OO0,0O0.
and will increase steadily in the years
to come.-Oshkosh, Wis.,, Northwest
ern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
FROM OUR EXCHANGES *!
M p

The Sunny Point cannery. in South
eastern Alaska; was totally destroyed
by fire recently together. with the sea-
sons pack. entailipg loss of $780,
900. The fire was occasioned by a
Waterman who was filling q barre.
with oil for the engines when the gas
came in contact with his lantern, set
ting fire to the oil and the buildings.
A recent arrival at Wrangell from
the Stikine flats reported that the hair
seals were playing havoc with the nets
of the fishermen there.
Nome reported huge run of her
ring along the coast. The fish are re-
ported to be unusually fat and tooth
some.
Joe Sliscovich, who has been doing
development work on his anthony
claim near Nome, has taken out
considerable amount of ore this sea
son. The ore contains quantity OF
free milling gold, which will hereaf-
ter be treated at the mine, and ma
chinery for this purpose, will be in
stalled next summer.
DIR. H. S. Hall. of Juneau, was bad
ly cut about the face and head re-
Gently by being thrown through the
windshield of the car he was driving.
The Doctor was taking little spin
when the car ran into stump, bring
it up with a sharp turn, while the
doctor went out through the glass OF
the windshield.
Bert Wood. who was sent to the
Morningside sanitarium from Kenai
in 1915, has been discharged from
the institution as cured.
"Blackie" .Annis, who was recent
ly released from Jail at juneau after
CRYING a sentence for assault upon
Mrs. Myrtle Mercer. has been rear
rested on the charge of burglary pre-
ferred by the woman, following which
he was indicted by the grand jury.
George c. Hazelett recently re-
turned to Cordovs from Katalla,
where he and his associates are in
terested in an oil property, and re-
ported the completion of the ninth
we'll by the company, and that the
tenth we'll was now being sunk.
Last Monday, October /, the in
terror winter mail service started be-
tween Chitina and Fairbanks. The N.
C. Company. which has the contract,
has arranged to put autos on the run.
William Cameron has been appointed
trail foreman by the management.
Andrew Brood, who was admitted
to the Morningside Sanitarium from
Wrangell in 1915, died at the insti-
tuition recently from valvular heart
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
ALASKA PLATINUM MAY HELP

Platinum from Alaska may help
shorten the world war. Since the
failure of the Ural Mountain Mines
due to the Russian collapse, the sup
ply of platinum has decreased and its
price has increased alarmingly. There
is never quite enough platinum on
hand in the world and the price is
always high. 1t was $45 an ounce,
more than twice the value of gold.
Now it is sos an ounce with little
offered and the price going up. The
civilian might we'll ask how so expen-
sive a metal counts in war. 1t does
count, as almost anything of value
seems to. 1t is needed for contact
points in the ignition of the engines
of airplanes, of automobiles. and in
telephone and telegraph instruments.
Moreover it is needed in modern me-
thods of making sulphuric acid and
thus helps in the making of NUM-
lions. Platinum, like gold and some
other metals, is found in the metallic
state in the gravel of glacial depos-
it's, where placer mining brings it to
light. In the early days of placer
mining in the region just east of the
Bering Strait, tin vas discovered in
small quantities and reported to be
platinum. 1t has been reported since,
but If found at all 1t has been in ex-
ceedingly small quantities. Last year
ten to twelve ounces actually found
stimulated inquiry and now several
Government experts are on the ground
investigating and planning for ex-
tensive operations. Among many
things which the allies must have is
platinum. Our production of 1t in
quantity might help shorten the war
and assure victory.-Boston Trans
cript.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
PRIVATE'S DEATH IS
CHARGED TO NEGLIGENCE

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. g.
Charges that the death of Private
Weley Smith of Company G. Forty
third Infantry, int he post hospital
at Fort Douglas Monday night, was
partly due to the utter negligence
of army medical officers" were made
today by Captain Oscar A. Straube,
commanding officer Of Company G.
Private Smith died from blood pois-
oning which developed in a vaccina-
ton wound. Captain .Straub said that
he attempted to get Smith admitted
to the hospital two weeks ago. His
condition became SO serious two days
ago that personally took him to the
hospital" he said.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05

disease.
II. F. Morton, Deputy U. s. Mar
shall at Douglas, has received . re-
quest from c. Thornquist, of Seattle
to try AND ASCERTAIN the whereabouts
Of bis brother, Walford ThornQuiat
aged 81; height s feet and 10 inches;
weight about $50 pounds. when last
heard from, over a year ago. the mis-
sing man wrote from Bremner, AL
aska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
Cargo Ship Sunk

LONDON, Oct. 5.-A Melbourne
dispatch to Reuters Limited says that
the British steamer Port Kembla,
sunk by an explosion near Cape Fare
well, N. T., carried no passengers, but
a valuable freight cargo. She sank
in twenty minutes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
Al CENTS no 81 20 A GALLON
IS CHARGE IN Havana

HAVANA. Oct, ,5.-More than a
thousand automobiles in Havana have
been forced, into retirement by the &C
ton Of retail gasoline dealers in
jumping the price from A. cents q
gallon to 81 and in some instances
to $3.50. Prosecutions of the dealers
are threatened. 4. ..-,.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 8, 1917
LETTERS NEVER SENT.

T HAVE written them. keen and sar-
caatio and long.
With righteous. wrathful intent,
Not q stroke undeserved nor censurs
too strong,
And some, alas-some OF them went!
T HAVE written them. challenging. a.
L ger to fght,
All hot with merited ire.
And some Of them CHANGED to be kept
overnight
And mailed the next day-in the fire.
A H, blessed the letters that happily 60
"A On errands of kindness bent!
But much Of my peace and~my fortune
owe
To the letters l never have sent.
Christian Endeavor World
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-10-05
A PRETTY GOOD INVESTMENT

During the fiscal year which re-
Gently closed Alaska sent $115,000,-
900 worth of metals and other mater
ials for use in this country, the rec
ord for the preceding year being a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
ARTILLERY DUEL
ON SOUTH EAON

The engagement between the
French and the Germans which was
opened Wednesday by German at.
tack south of Laon is being continued
by the artillery. The infantry fight.
ing has temporarily died dow.
Paris reports an extension of the
artillery duel eastward from Vauxail.
Ion. 1t was raging last night long a
front Of approximately 10 miles as
far as, the vicinity of Draye.An.Lan.
nois reaching what the official report
characterizes as extreme intensity"
The infantry battle after initial sue
cesses for the German crown prince
came to a head after the troops had
lost virtually everything they had
gained. Only one small portion re-.
NAMED to the Germans.
In the Champagne heavy fighting is
in progress. Along the British line
in France and Belgium only raiding
operations are reported.
The Austro.Italian front continues
the scene of active operations but
official dispatches are lacking. to
throw additional light on the situation
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS WILL
CONDUCT THEATRE
All Proceeds at Hippodrome
For Two Days Will Go
to Society.

The Hippodrome, one of the city's
most DC hllar play houses, is being
operated today and will be operated to-
morrow for the exclusive benefit of the
Red Cross Society, the entire proceeds
of the two days performances to be
given to the local chapter for disburse'
ment.
Today Marguerite Clark in the Fa-
nous Players film saltwater" is the
chief attraction while tomorrow Mary
Pickford in "Esmeralda" will be the
headliner. other films will also be
shown at each performance.
The performances begin at today
and will continue until II tonight and
the same schedule will be maintained
tomorrow.
The offer of the Mountain City
Amusement compan2 which operates
the Hippodrome, is greatly appreciated.
by the Red Cross members who urge
that the public patronize the shoE gen.
erously. An admission o; 10 and 20
cents will be charged.
During the two days the theatre az
far as is possible will be conducted l,y
the ladies and Red Cross girls in the
attractive Rcd Cross uniform will be
'dbout the place all the, @liilsl It Is pen:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
FIRMS MUST TELL
WHO OWNERS ARE
Only One Has Complied
With New Law Here So
Far.

In accordance with a law recently
enacted by the legislature, which pro-
vides that every one engaged in mer-
camille business under Fictitious or
assumed name shall file with the coun.
ty clerk certificate showing the mem
bership of the firm, certificate was
filed yesterday in the local office by
w. H. Martin, who is engaged in the
grocery business under the name OF
Martin Bros.
Copies of the law have not been wide
ly distributed and many are in ignor-
ance of its provisions, which is prob
ably responsible for the fact that no
more certificates have been filed. Nu-
merous Inquiries have been made at
the clerks office in regard to the mat
ter, many apparently thinking that the
law applied to corporations and firms
of all kinus. Nodoubt when the matter
is better understood the certificates
will. come injwith greater Fapidity.
Chapter Fffty-three of Senate bill
number eighty;two says In part that
mo person or persons shall hereafter
carry on or conduct or transact any
mercantile business in this state under
any assumed name. etc" unless he file
with the clerk of the county in which
he resides certificate showing tAe
nature Of the business engaged in,
the name or names OF those composing
the firm and thei: business and home
address.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS NIGHT
/ AT THE CARNIVAL

TIL Fairmont Chapter Of the Red
Cross society will net a substantial
sum from the proceeds of last nights
business Of the Brown Greater Shows
showing this week at the South Side
park, which last evening was conduct
ed on a 10 per cent, benefit basis for
the Red Cross work.
In addition to the per cent, proceeds,
representatives of the society occupied
a booth on the grounds which was
erected by the company for their use
and a splendid subscription business
was conducted Ga memberships being
subscribed, the number exceeding any
other membership campaign conduct.
ed by the local organization.
The members Of the chapter who
worked there last evening were en-.
thusiastic in their appreciation Of the
courtesies extended them by the man
ayers of the Company. Almost every
man and woman connected with the
show, which by the way, is one Of the
cleanest carnivals that has ever visit
ed the city, presented themselves at
the booth for membership without so.
licitation. An invitation to continue
the booth throughout the week was
also extended which will probably be
accepted by the Chapter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
SIX BRITISH
HOSPITALS NOW
IN U. S. HANDS
American Aid Releases
British Doctors for 9th
er Work

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, June %, by Associated Press.
Quietly and with very little cere.
mony SO as to escape practically all
but official. attention, American doc
tors, nurses and enlisted men have
within the last fortnight taken over
six OF the British general field hos
pitfalls releasing the English staff for
duty near their front.
American surgeons have been rem
derirg valuable aid also in the forward
casualty clearing station during the
battle o. Mes5ines.
This has been the quickest organic
ed aid the United States has given
British arms in France and has been
greatly appreciated. The Americans
baye been much impressed by cordial
tsy of the welcome asSwell as by the
thota1g illness and effectiveness of-the
British hospital system. So smooth
ly have transfers been made, that the
Americans have taken up their new
work without moments upset in the
routine of various hospitals.
The Stars and Stripes fly with the
British Union Jack from each hospt'
tai flag staff, the two ensigns tlut
tering side b. side in the cool breezes
that sweep in from the sea.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
POLICE FIND JOBS
FOR TWO L0|TERERS
Must Work Voluntarily or
Go to Work Under
Guard.

George wyne, age II, and Dan Rob.
lnson, age 10, both colored, arrested
in Robey's barn on Hull alley at 4:3O
o'clock this morning by Policeman
Fleming, Ford and Digman, charged
with lettering and vagrancy. Neither
of them have a steady job and have
not worked for several days, Having
no other place to sleep, they had been
making use of the straw in the Robey
barn.
Both were brought before Mayor
Bowen this morning whereupon they
were informed Of the new West Vir,
ginia law providing that every male
person between the age Of. 16 and so
must work at least Sc hours per week.
They were dismissed with the agree
ment that they begin work at once,
Chief Harr escourted them to the
new hotel where work was provided,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
AUTO OWNERS TO Be
ASKED TO BEHAVE
0
Chamber Of Commerce Gre
ates Committee on Traf-
fc Situation.

The meeting of the Chamber Of Com
merce for the purpose of discussing
the traffic problem in Fairmont took
place yesterday afternoon. A general
discussion was held in which the pres
ent faults were brought out as we'll as
means of improvement,
In the discussion 1t was emphasized
that the traffic on the main streets OF
the city is becoming heavy because of
both the social and business demand
for the automobile. For this reason
owners of cars should see to it that they
themselves abide by the most minute
provisions of the law. 1t was fur
Their emphasized that hereafter the
owners Of such automobiles have not
co.operated with the Automobile as.
ISOLATION and others who are trying
to do away with the present viola
lions.
Upon a motion by DR.. W. H. Sands,
President ]. M. Jacobs was instructed
to appoint committee for the purpose
of sending letters to the members of
tie Chamber of Commerce, owners
Of automobiles and to Mayor Bowen.
The letter will be similar to the one
recently sent out to the members OF
the Fairmont Business Mems associa'
ton and will aim to awak the public
to the need of same traffic conditions.
1t will be the further duty Of the com.
mittee to assist in the enforcement of
the law by reporting any violations.
Mayor Bowen attended the meeting
and brought out that the proper way
to attack the situation was not through
traffic guards but by arousing a feel,
ing Of responsibility on the part of
the automobile owners. He also in
formed the commerce men that he
had men on the streets looking for
traffic violators and that the law is
being looked after more carefully.
The committee appointed by Presi-
dent ]. M. Jacobs consists OF j.. M. Hart
10y, CHI. jenkins and ]. L, Hall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
SOLDIERS TO Be
ADMITTED FREE
TOCHAUTAUQUA.
Season Tickets May Still be
Obtained at the 81
Rate. -l4a
PLEASE
Tonight Ng Poon Chew Will
Lecture on An Awaken
ing Nation.
ENTERTAINMENTS PLEASE

From today soldiers in uniform are
likely to be one of the conspicuous
features Of all Chautauqua audiences.
In accordance with arrangements
made by public spirited gentlemen
announcement was made at the camp
today that hereafter soldiers in uni
form will be admitted to all the en-
-tertainments free.
1t was the original intention to have
some of the features Of this years
program repeated at the camp for the
benefit Of the soldiers, and fund was
raised for this purpose in ten dollar
subscriptions. Later 1t was found
that this could not be done very
easily, and the underwriters Of the
original movement were each given
$40 worth Of tickets which they were
to send to the camp. But finally 1t was
decided that the best way would be
to let all soldiers in free who wanted
to attend. 1t was felt that in that
way those who really are interested
would feel liberty to go at any
time and there would be no danger Of
tickets being tied up in the pockets Of
unaporeciative. holders.
This arrangement 1t is felt will meet
with the approval of the citizens of the
town and the committee in charge OF
the ChautauQua hopes that there will
be liberal purchase Of the season tick
cts by the public. These tickets may
yet be obtained for 50 each from Mrs.
Henry Martin on Walnut avenue or at
the Y. M. c. A. They provide one adj
mission to both afternoon and even
ing performances and the salue of each
one of them taken in single admission
fees is about SO.
Edwin N. sWhitne9,s interpretation
ofthk wall known pllf& Turn to Your
'4tigE 'astthe evening pert fmance o.
tha Cdansauqda last evening wassone
of the finest and most artistic pieces
of work eEep seen on a local platform:
Mr.. Whitney swayed his audience
at will, first bringing tears and then
laughter t, the eyes of his hearers:
The appearance of the Killarney
Girls" a musical aggregation, was
much appreciated as was the program
Of the same company at the afternoon
performance.
Tonight splendid program is prom
ised which will consist Of lecture
"An Awakening Nation" by Ng Poon
Chew. Music and interpretations will
be furnished by a galaxy of artists
known as the Regniers.
At the afternoon performance the
following program was scheduled:
Music by the Regniers, Childrens
hour conducted by Miss Mary Cronan,
and lecture entitled mrs. Uncle Sam
Wades in" by Miss Ida B. Allen. This
lecture attracted a large number Of
club women of the city to the tent this
afternoon.
The first days of the Chautauqua
started off auspiciously and judging
from the character of the programs
presented no one can afford to miss
the remainder of the weeks attrac.
lions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
Many Want to Teach
In Marion County

County Superintendent Toothman
reports that his office Is overlooked
with applications for positions as
teachers, He today stated that he had
two applications for every vacancy in
the county. Applications are still
coming in, although practically every
vacancy has been filed. Manning
ton, Grant, Paw Paw, Fairmont and
Lincoln districts are all provided with
teachers for the coming year. There
still remains few openings in Win.
field and Union districts where teach
ers are employed by trustees.
With few exceptions last years
teachers have all applied for their
same position. The large graduating
class Of 1876 at the Normal school,
consisting of an unusual number Of
local people who are anxious to get
local positions, undoubtedly increas-
ed the number Of Marion county appli-
cations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
RED CROSS EFFORT
COVERS THE WORLD.
Money Will be Raised Wide
Iy and Spent in the Same
........-... Way. ..-.....3.
fgFr a
fBY Associated PresaN

WASHINGTON, June 22.-America,s
campaign to raise $10O,00O,000 for the.
Red Cross today assumed international
proportions when word reached head.
quarters here that. committees OF Am.
erican residents in London, Paris, Pan
ANA, Ecuador Peru and other South
American countries are actively 50
liciting funds Promises Of contrtbu
tons aggregatipg several hundred
thousands came also from Manila,
Alaska and Guam.
Compilation at headquarters early
today showed S6S,OOO,OOO was obtain
ed in four days and today's work was
expected to raise the total to $4,000.
000 Already Red Cross machinery Is
at work on plans for spending the sum
most widely, Henry P. Davidson.
chairman of the Red Cross war coun
Gil, has held almost daily conferences
with representatives Of Russia, France
and Rumania to discuss what relief
work shall be undertaken In those
countries.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-22
CRAZY FARM RAND.
KILLS 4 PEOPLE
One of Them Was a Doctor
Called to Administer
Treatment to Him.
tBy Associated Pressl

WATFiRToWN, N. Y, June 22.-As
result of an outbreak on the part of
Frank briggs, a farm hand, who is be-
lieved to be demented, four persons
are dead al the Buck farm near Stock
holm,
The tragedy occurred last night.
briggs using rifle in his murderous
attack. TIE victims were Henry
Ladue, As, his brother, James Ledue,
IS, Mrs. Josephine Rogers, 40, sister
of the Eadue brothers, and DIR. jenkins,
of Brasher Falls, who had been called
to the house to administer for briggs
professionally.
After The murder briggs dragged
Harriet Iadue the 1S-year-old niece
Of the L due brothers, placed her in the
bottom of wagon and drove to Potts.
dam, 10 miles distant, where he surren.
dered.
The girl who witnessed the murder
Of her relatives, told a dramatic story
of tragedy and then collapsed.