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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
BARUCH ADMITS
 MAKING FORTUNE
DURING RECENT LEAK" PERIOD Tells Investigating Committee Had No Knowledge of Administration Attitude or Could Have Made a Great Deal More Money.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Bernard Baruch, member of the Federal Re- serve Bank Board, whom Lawson ac- cused of having benefited by the leak of the German peace note, was w,t- ness before the leak investigating committee here yesterday afternoon. Baruch admitted that he had made S476,000 in stock speculatio. during the period covered by the date O: the alleged leak and when the nCte was finally made public, but asserted that he had no intimation of the note thru official or other sources He claimed that from the utterances of European statesmen he deduced that some sort of peace proposition was about to be made, and he backed this inter pretation with his money. He pointed out that had he had the slightest in- of the attitude of the Ad- toward the German pro- posal prior to the making public of the note. he would have continued to sell short, greatly adding to his prof it's, instead of covering his short sales, as he did.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
RATS ATTACK MAN IN
 MISSOURI CITY STREETS

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. 31- Otis Taggart of this city was attack ed and severely bitten by seven rats on the Mureau drive, near the eastern terminus of the local street car line
 Taggart saw the rats crossing the street and shied a rock at them, sup posing they would seek cover in the weeds by the roadside. Instead they charged him and swarmed up his legs and arms. severely biting him before he could fight them of. He was bleeding from a dozen wounds when he reached the street car line.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
NOTE
 IS FORECAST
24 HOURS BEFORE IT IS ISSUED
New York Broker Wires Agents on December 2O-Says Information Received From Washington-FaiIS to Produce Telegram.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Files of
 Wall Street brokers submitted to the leak Investigating committee, in ses- sion here, disclose sensational tele- grams sent out by E. F.. Hutton & Company, brokers of this city, to their agents on December 20. These tele- grams completely forecast the Presi- dents note made public the follow
 ing day, and indicate that the con- cern had received a tip regarding it's contents. Hutton, the senior mem Der of the firm, testified that he had received the information through Connolly & Co.,, brokerage conceI Il at the National capital, in which con cern Boiling, a brother of President Wilson's wife, is interested. Hutton however, could not produce the tcl:r gram from the Connolly concern con veying the information. Attorney Whipple, who is conducting the in i. vestigation, severely grilled Hutton for connecting Boiling with the leak without bringing forward some proof to back his assertions. He declared that it was very queer that so imrOr tant a telegram as that alleged tt have been received by Hutton should be missing at this time and advised the witness that it would be we'll ta produce a certified copy of the sand in the event the original could no be located.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
ALLEGED PLOT
 POISON PREMIER
FOUR PERSONS ARE ACCUSED
Tremendous Sensation In London When Announced Mrs. WheeldOn
 and Two Daughters and Alfred Ma son Planned to Kill Lloyd George.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-A tremendous sensation was created today when it became known that Mrs. Alice Wheel don and her two daughters. and AL fred Mason. the husband of one of the daughters, were accused of con spiracy to murder Premier Lloyd George. Arthur Henderson of the London Daily Mail, states that the de- tails of the plot have not been made rublic, but it is believed the accused planned to take the life of the pre- mier by means of poison.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Is RESPECTING
 THE SETTLERS
RAPIDLY LEAVING FOR NORTH
Commanding American Expe- ditiOn In Mexico Guarding Settlers Who Are Leaving for the United States as Fast as Possible.

FL PASO, Jan. 31.-Advices re- ceived here from Gen. Pershing states that his command is protecting the settlers in the Cases Grand5s district who are evacuating the country with the American troops, believing their lives and property will be unsafe after the soldiers leave.
 Large numbers of the settlers are now on their way north, and the re- mainder are getting away as speedily as possible. Pershing states chat he will begin the final evacuation of the country next Wednesday, by which time he expects the settlers will have succeeded in making their way across the border
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
TRAIN BREAKS IN TWO;
 BRITISH SOLDIERS KILLED

PARIS, Jan. 31.-A train with British soldiers on board was wreck ed last night on a bel trailroad owing to a broken coupling. The dead is given as 16 and the injured 40.
 When the coupling broke the first part of the train ran on alone. The engineer shut off steam before enter ing the station and the rear carriages running down hill at tremendous speed, dashed into the front cars. crushing them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
HALIBUT WILL BE
 PROTECTED BY LAW

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Jan 3l.-- A bill to protect and preserve halibut fisheries off the American coast in the Pacific ocean has been reported fav- orably to the merchant marine corn- mittee of the house of represeL ta- tives by a subcommittee. The tlsher- ies named in the bill include those off the coast of Alaska.
 The bill provides for the establish ment of a closed season for ha.ibut fishing. It also carries a provision restricting the landing of halibut from foreign countries in America
 A measure very similar 10 the house bill has already been passed by the senate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
NOBODY IN GERMANY
 WANTS BELGIUM HE SAYS

PARIS, Jan. 31.-PrOf. H. Del brueck of the University of Berlin, is quoted by a correspondent at the Hague as follows:
 "It would be impossible to put German garrisons in Belgium in peace time, since troops would not be able even to pass in the streets safely un- less the police and administration of justice were also taken over. This would amount to placing Belgium under perpetual military law, which is impossible. There is no middle course between incorporating Bel gium into the German empire which nobody wants.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
DESIRE TO JOIN ARMY
 MAY COST BOY HIS LIFE

CHEHALIS. Jan. 31.- Charles Turpin, 17-year-old Canadian boy in the State Training school. probably will lose his life as the result of an attempt to join a Canadian regiment of which he was a member.
 While attempting to escape froih the Spokane detention home he feii nearly three stories. In spite of sev- ere injuries he made his way almost captured and sent to the training school
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
TWO ALLIED WARSHIPS
 IN A BLUNDER BATJI,E

BERLIN, Jan. 1S.-An Overseas News agency dispatch announced late yesterday that quite a number Of men were killed or wounded in a night attack brought about by mis- take between French armored cruis- CT and an Italian auxiliary cruiser
 The news agency also reports tha; an Italian submarine destroyer was recently sunk off the island of Corfu. The members of an army staff were on board the vessel and seven naval officers and 33 army officers were killed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
THE EMPRESS THURSDAY
 NIGHT IN EAGLE HALL

"The Coward" Triangle feature with Charles Ray and an All-Star Company. A story of the Civil War, with great scenes. Also the Keystone Comedy in two reels. "Her Painted Hero" played by Hale Hamilton, Pauline Moran and Charles Murray. This is fine bill. On Saturday thers will be a special Saturday evening show at p. m., and will finish in time for the dance. We hope Liscum folks will take advantage of thls show. "Buckshot John" will be the feature. On Sunday "Old Heidel berg" will be shown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
HUGHES ADMITS HE
 REGRETS ASSIGNING

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-At a ban quet of the Bar Association last nigh; Charles E. Hughes was welcomed back into the fold. The welcoming speech was made by Elihu Root ana he said:
 "I am glad he is here, but I wish he were somewhere else"
 In reply to this speech Mir Hughes said: "I have no desire to evoke sympathy from the supreme court of the United States but I did resign be- cause I thought that 1t was my duty to resign. I do not regret that which did"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
WARN NEUTRALS
 KEEP 0FF SHIPS
NOTICE THROUGH AMSTERDAM
State Department Receives Unofficial Notice that Germany Has Issued a Notice to Neutrals to Keep Of Arm- ed Ships.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31-- Unofficial advices from Amsterdam, have been received by the State De- partment to the effect that Germany has issued a warning to all citizens oi neutral nations to keep off armed ships of the Entente nations. This warning, it is said, includes in the term "armed ships" merchantmen which carry guns of any calibre for protection against attack, and states that neutrals found on such vessels will be considered as enemieo and treated as such.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
WATER
 WIPED OUT \ CITY

GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 31.-The ruins of Antigua, the old capital L' Guatemala. which are said to ante date the Egyptian era, are being stu died by separate expeditions of arch aeologists from Harvard and Yale universities.
 Antigua is the most ancient city of Central America and was destroy ed by vocanic disturbance which, inhabitants by pouring scalding wa ter upon them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
.CUMM|NS AGAIN
 ATTACKS WILSON
DERIDEs PRESIDENTS POLICY
Declares Its Adoption Would Involve -ResOlution Is Laid on Table by Senate by Vote of Organization.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31.- Senator Cummins of Iowa, again made sharp attack upon the policy of President Wilson in a lengthy ad- dress before the Senate yesterday af, ernoon. He declared that the propo- sition advocated in the Presidents speech before the Senate would in volve the United States in constant war against the authority of tho world-sovereignty which was appar- ently the Presidents aim. Follow ing Cummins' talk the Senate voted to lay his resolution on the table
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
BIG BALL SATURDAY NIGHT
 BENEFIT OF NEW BAND

>% At a meeting of the newly organ ized band members last night at Moose Hall it was decided to give a big dance Saturday night in Moose Hall to raise money to help purchase the instruments and help place the new organization upon it's feet finan- cially. This will be one of the best balls of the season, as the musicians will be out in force, and excellent mu- sic will be provided. Do not fail to show your pride in the town by help ing the boys out with your atten~ dance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
INDIANS TAKE TROUBLES
 TO GREAT WHITE FATHER

COLVILLE, Jan. 31.--Eight In- dians from the reservation are on their way to Washington, D. C., to present grievances of the tribe direct to the Great White Father" When they reach the capital Senator Miles Foindexter will be their scout and pathfinder. Peter Suimtakam, one of the delegation, has personal protest over the use of his allotment as site for the town of Kellar. He says he paid for the townsite, refuses to ac- cept another allotment and wants the occupants of his original claim busted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
42 NORWEGIAN SHIPS
 SUNK SINCE WAR BEGAN

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. St. Heavys losses to Norwegian shipping have rompted maritime interests to petlti h the government to suspend extra Shipping taxes to preserve the industry. Consular advices report 182 steamers and 60 sailing vessels, with an insurance value of $39,O00,- coo, have been sunk since the war began.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
FULL AMOUNT INSURANCE
 PAID TO s. BLUM & CO.

The full amount of the policies cov- ering the building. fixtures and stock of the big store of s. Blum & Co.,, destroyed by the fire of January 9, will be paid to the concern, the loss being a total one. B. G. Ford, the in- surance adjuster from Seattle, who spent several days here recently ad- justed the loss to the entire satisfac- tion of the companies and the firm.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
French Take Prisoners.

PARIS, Jan. 31.-The Germans yesterday afternoon made an attack upon the French positions on the left of the Mouse, employing hand gren- ades, but were signally repulsed, los ing heavily in killed and wounded and also a number of prisoners. An other attack was made by the Ger mans north of Badonvillers. but was repulsed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
French Attack Repulsed.

letin issued this morning states that the French yesterday afternoon made a sharp attack at Hill BOA, on the Verdun front, in an attempt to regain the trenches captured by the Ger mans several days ago. The attack was repulsed the French losing haav- fly in dead and wounded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Arrest Brooklyn Minister.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-The Rev Wm. M. Ritchie, Fl years old, of 10i St. James Place, Brooklyn, a veteraS of the civil war, Chaplain of the n s. Grant Post, G. A. R., and for aboul 20 years a Presbyterian pastor iA Philadelphia, was arrested last night at his home in Brooklyn on a charge of selling morphine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
FLETCHER WILL SOON
 LEAVE FOR MEXILO

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31.- Secretary of State Lansing announc- ed this morning that Ambassador Fletcher would leave for Mexico City soon, and would soon be empowered to settle the difficulties now existing between the United States and that country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Snow and Sleet in South

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Jan. 31.-Sn0w and sleet today covered a large DOT tion of the South. North and Gen. tral Texas are under one of the neav-, lest snowfalls in their history, Fl in. having fallen in Dallas since early yesterday. The storm extended over Eastern Arkansas, Northern Missis- sippi. Western Tennessee. western North Carolina and Virginia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Successful British Raids.

LONDON, Jan. 31.-The British forces made a successful raid las! night at Buttedewarlencourt, gaining some ground. At LesDours the ere my artillery is actively bombarding the British positions. Three enemy aeroplanes were destroyed yester- day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Record Cold; Fuel Scarce.

BAKER, Ore, Jan. 31.-Record cold was reported from eastern Ore gon today. At daybreak here the thermometer registered 13 below zero. lowest in six years. A fuel fam- inc Is threatened. The temperature Is reported at 40 below at North Powder, a mountain point.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
FARMERS GRUB HEDGES
 TO SELL ROOTS FOR DYES

HUTCHINSON, Kas., Jan. 51--With the discovery that osage orange hedge tree roots can be utilized in the manufacture of a substitute for dyes of German make, farmers near here are grubbing out their hedge fences and disposing of the roots to buyers of eastern dye manufacturing concerns.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
County Out, Doctors In.

MONTESANO, Jan. 31.-After op- erating four years at a heavy loss. Grays Harbor county commissioners have leased the $50,000 county hos pital to three Aberdeen physicians for five years at an average rent of $1O0 per month. County patients will be cared for at regular rates.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
LADIES' AID WILL
 ELECT OFFICERS FOR TERM

The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Congregational Church will be held in the lecture room of the church on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at which the election of officers for the ensuing term will be held. Mrs. w. N. Spence will be the hostess.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
RETIRES AFTER 80 YEARS
 IN LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE

ABERDEEN, Jan. 31.-Capt. Jac. obsen, after 30 years in the federal lighthouse service, 20 at the West. port station. has resigned and will re- tire. He will receive a pension of $75 a month from the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Bank Teller Arrested.

CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-Frank Hayer aged 4S years, paying teller in thu savings department of the Hiberni1i Banking Association for sixteen year; when arrested today charged witt embedding $1,845 from the bank said the high cost of living was re sponsible for his dedication.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31

A New York court has decided that the occupation of a salesman Is not hazardous" within the meaning of the Compensation Act. It is evident that the judges have never peddled clothes wringers and other household articles at the back doors of subur- ban residences.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
Job Lived In Valdez.

Three thousand years ago one Job sat him down and wrote as follows: ''The wind bloweth where it listeth. It cometh from the south and turneth about unto the north. It whirleth about continually. and no man can tell whence it cometh or whither 1t soeth."
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
WOman's Guild.

The Woman's Guild will meet on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Whit ley. Mrs. Caswell will be hostess for the afternoon. It
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
GERMAN AMERICAN BANK
 HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS

FOLLOWING A HEAVY RUN INSTITUTION COMPELLED PAYMENT-BIG IN PROGRESS PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK. OTHER SEATTLE FINANCIAL IN. sTITUTIONs REPORTED TOTrERNG-PEoPLE SACRIFICE THOUSANDS DOLLARS INTEREST WITHDRAWING sAv- INGs-BANKs s1so,OocG PROTECTION
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31

at Hogan, but Gulkana and Copper Center report a raise of 26 and 45 de- |grees respectively. Tonsina reports Ia raise of 28 degrees and Teikhell 10 degrees, while Wortman reports 6
 drop to 15 below zero. All stations
 from Gulkana this way report high
 borth wind.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31
ALFONSO HAS AMBITION
 TO TOTE OLIVE BRANCH

MADRID, Jan. 31.-An intimation that the King of Spain may play a prominent part in coming peace nego- . ''-. -naach by Ed
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-31

unfounded
   depostors their  Clearing
  Hundreds in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03
PUBLIC SCHOOL
WORK DEMONSTRATED

A successful program, dernonstrat-
ing public school work. was given by
the Parent Teachers association OF
tho Richmond city normal school
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in
school building. A large number OF
women attended, despite the rain.
The feature of the program was the
acting of The Making of Our Flag"
a story dramatized by the children
Of the Abb grade. The pupils OF the
"A grade read original stories. Miss
Adele Ogilvie, assistant director of
music in public schools. talked on the
Benefit OF Music in Public Schools"
Those taking part in the flag play
were; George Washington, Ludwell
Montague; Robert Morris. James
Smither; Colonel Ross, Verser Todd;
Betsey Ross, Elizabeth Clark: Bet
sey's children. Alfred Mcdowell and
Elizabeth Wright; Uncle Ned, Tom
Armistead. Song, Your Flag and
My Flag" by Mary Folkes; recitation,
by Melba Gravely: ''minuet," danced
by l., well Montague. Jeanne WITT
James Smither. Elizabeth Blank, Yer
ser Todd, Ncttie Gates. william New
ell and Sallie Wray.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03
STATE YIN. CA. TO Put
ON BIG CAMPAIGN
Will Raise $4,000 In Whirlwind Eff
fort to Provide Needs OF Great
Religious Work.

A campaign to raise $4,000 for the
state Y. M. C. A. will be held in Rich
mond, March rs to 80. inclusive. A
meeting Of the business committee OF
that organization. just held, decided
on this course as a means to help in
closing the best and biggest years
work in the history of the state Y.
NJ. G. A.
A number of Richmond's leading
business and professional men who
have been members OF the state ex-
ecuttve committee for years. having a
large share In directing its statewide
program. and others who are we'll ac-
quainted with the splendid service
rendered. will unite IN active work in
this campaign.
At the meeting Of the business COM
mittee referred to 1t was decided to
bring to Richmond during the days
of the campaign many of the leading
Y. NJ. c. A. workers of the country
who will join the state committee
and its employed staff in this effort.
Already the work of lining up a
large number OF local men for team
work has begun.
The members Of the business COM
mittee are: r. Il. Magill. ]. A. Cav
throp, L. NJ. Williams. S B. Love,
Chas. K Willis John T, Wilson, r.
NJ. Smith. Waller Holiday and Jack
son Davis. DIR. Chas w. Kent, of the
University OF Virginia, Is chairman OF
the state organization.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03
Or. JAMES GRAY WILL
Be IN R|CHMsNO SOON
VIII Open Series of Lectures I'm Y. VI
G. A. Auditorium Next Monday
Afternoon.

with the simultaneous evangelstic
campaign drawing near. the commit
tee in charge is completing arrange
ments for the services.
Under the auspices OF the executive
committee of the simultaneous cam
paign. Dr. James NJ. Gray. of the Moody
Bible institute. of Chicago. will deliver
a series OF sermons here next week.
He will speak each afternoon at 1
O'Clock and sis In the evening In the
auditorium of the Central Young Mems
Christian association. Seventh and
Grace streets. beginning Monday.
His afternoon talks win be on The
Book OF Romans" under the general
theme of Five Roman Jewels" The
following evening subjects Will be dis
cussed by him: How Do We Know
the Bible 10 Authenticr' How Do We
Know Jesus Christ is GodT' salvation
From Start to Finish" and Why
Should Christians Pray"
DR.. Gray Is a speaker OF international
reputation and is regarded as the fore
most authority on the Bible In this
country. He has delivered lectures in
several countries and is always greeted
with large audiences.
There lie . large growth In the men,
bership OF the prayer circle. and homo
prayer week. which. begins on .March
II, promises to be a huge success. Tho
simultaneous evangelistic campaign
begins March IS and ends April l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03
WILL SPEAK AT Y. VI. G. A.
ON "BIRDS AND TREES"

Guy c. Caldwell, a member of the
Audubon society and OF the American
Forestry association, will speak at the
Central Young Mems Christian asso-
citation Saturday. March 3. his subject.
Birds and Trees" His lecture will
be illustrated by nearly one hundred
stereopticon views. Part of the even
ing's entertainment will consist Of
whistllng and mandolin solos by Mr..
Caldwell. He has already appeared
on the Y. NJ. c. A. platform in his
solo work, which made a decided hit,
especially his whistling OF The Mock
ing Bird" There will be no charge
for admission. Y. NJ c. A. members
and friends. ladies and gentlemen are
invited. cordial invitation Is also
extended to members OF the Audubon
society and the Forestry association.
The lecture will begin at $3.50 p. NJ.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03

trtbutions have been received since
the successful meeting held In Hope
well Tuesday. and further subscriptions
can be sent to Samuel HoneymAns
treasurer. care of the Virginia state
bank. of Hepeweil.
At the meeting held in Hopeweii
Tuesday night. Lieutenant Governor J.
Taylor Ellyson was the principal
speaker, and when contributions were
called for over $500 was realized. The
meeting was an enthusiastic one.
Among the other speakers were George
Benedict, Judge Berkeley. the Rev. w.
p. Peyton. of City Point, and Mayor
r. c. Camp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-03
CnIufSed V. NJ G. A.
UNION STATION CHURCH
PREPARES FOR CAMPAIGN

Rev. NJ s. Colonna, pastor Of Union
Station Methodist church. Is busily
engaged in making preparations for
the meeting to be held in conformity
to the simultaneous movement be-
ginning on Sunday. March Is.
Committees of workers are being
appointed, and all the effective forces
are being organized for the campaign.
Rev. l. ]. Phaup, OF Disputantav
has been engaged TO assist the pastor,
and will be here on the first day.
The choir. under the direction OF
Mrs. W. L. Hechler Is being augment
ed. and will enliven the meetings with
good soul-stirring music.
The church has q membership OF
nearly fourteen hundred and Is at
present enjoying a period OF unusual
prosperity many new members hav-
ing lately been received into fellow
ship,