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The Keota news., 1917-01-19
Necessary knowledge.

A merchant To pc successful :.}t'sS
know something about tie farmir.-
conditions of his community.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

For Sale: Buggy. single harness, and
saddle. All very reasonable. A ddress
Pawnee Ranch, Box Sc, Keota, Colo. If
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
Easy Payments

You are not asked to pay
my cash dcwn. but after 80
lays of trial you can begin
on the lowest. easiest
erms ever suggested bya piano
manufactured. These
terms are arranged to
II suit your convenience,
and you can buy piano
for your home. without
missing the money.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

A bottle was found this week 12 miles below Tyonic, in which was dis covered a partly undecipherable mes- sage to the effect that the massage had been cast on the waters at a point somewhere 100 miles up.' The name of the place being discolor- ed and unreadsbfe The bottle was thrown from a barge marked, "C. c. Co.,, No. 38" and requested that the finder make known the place where it was picked up, but the name of the writer and his address were to bad ly blurred to understand. The evident intention was to learn where the bot. tic would eventually land, but the writer will be disappointed unless hs chances to read this mention.-An chorage Democrat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
NO MORE MARRIED
 WOMEN IN A. E. C.

It is very gratifying to learn that the Alaska Engineering Commission has noted the error of it's way and SO noting, has taken immediate steps to rectify the same. Women now en- gagged by the Commission, and whose husbands are likewise successfully flirting with the government pay roll, will be permitted to gracefully sever their connection with the official pay masters office and retire to their homes, where their charms will con- tinue to shed luster upon the social life of Anchorage.
 It is quite possible that Chairman Edes and Captain F. Mears, being as they are completely submerged in the wealth of the important and extensive plans of the Commission, have per mitted the various heads of the de- parements carte blanche in the mat ter of employing their assistants and therefore were somewhat unacquaint- ed with the personnel of the employ ees. This is not only quite possible. but extremely probable and their ac- tion in remedying the unfair em- tpfuyment conditions, is so far as the single women of the town are con- cerned, indicates a broad and just de- termination to give every aid in their possession when they are properly advised in the premises.
 It might not be amiss to merely mention in the passing that if the corpulent type chaser and retund pol itician of renown, now engaged in the gentle pastime of throwing an oc- casional fit, for the Peripatetic, will note this new Commission arrange ment for the employment of married men, he might permit the reason fol the road made by the Democrat or
 behalf of the single women of thu town, to gently percolate down thru his gigantic mentality. But we feal that he will not and that the Peripa
 tetic will continue to wonder wh!
 anyone should roar at all, about any , thing or at any time for any reason l-Anchorage Democrat.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
Public Notice

A contract will be let for the slash ing and clearing of sled trail from the span bridge on Mineral Creek, known as the Willard Bridge to a point near the Gold King cabin on Shoup Bay. For a copy of the speci- fcations and proposal forms apply at the office of the Divisional Road Com mission. Valdez. kS1
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
Public Notice

A contract will be let for the |slashing and clearing of a road from the span bridge on Mineral Creek
 known as Willard Bridge to McIn- tosh's Road House Bridge Q distance of about 18,700 feet. For a copy of the specifications and proposal forms apply at the office of the Divisional Road Commission, Valdez. kSl
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har- bor boat Ut. c. V. Donaldson" will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked.
 Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays. and Fridays:
 I've, Fort Liscum Leave Valdez 1:16 D. m. 4:30 ?. m.
 TUESDAY
 1915 D. m. 2:00 p. m. 4:30 p. m. 6:OO p. m.
 SATURDAY
 1915 p. m. 1880 ?. m. 7:15 D. m. 10:30 p. m. There will be no trips of the boat on the End and 4th Fridays of each month. these days being used to clean boilers.
 Special trips or ~cancelling of the above will be made without notice only to meet eztgencies of the ser vice.
 All oficial tasiness between Val dez and the Post should be arranged for transaction, where possible. 70 that advantage will be taken of the scheduled trips and extra trips will be made at . minimum and made only when urgently needed.
 c. R. KOEHLCR, fst. It. 14th Infantry. A. Q. N.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
1.-THE GIRL OF YESTERDAY"
 AT EMPRESS TONIGHT

Mary Pickford will appear in ''The Girl of Yesterday" at the Empress theatre tonight. This is one of her best productions, and shows her in the fashions of generations ago and then of today. It is an unusually in- teresting picture, full of action, and should be seen to be appreciated.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Paul Swanson, the well-known Val dezan, left on the steamship Alaska for Anchorage, where he has good position offered him. MT. Swanson is trombone player in the Moose Band, and his departure will leave our band minus one of it's trombone players.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Hunts Candy Kitchen has receiv- ed a large consignment of the popu- lar Krause's White Chocolates, which are meeting with popular favor in the States; also Augustine & Kyers cele- brated candies in one and two pound boxes. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
Public Notice

A contract will be let for the clear ing and grubbing of a road to extend from the foot of Mckinley street al the dike to the span bridge on Min eral Creek known as the Willard Bridge, a distance of about 23,000 feet. For a copy of the specifications and proposal forms apply at the of. flee of the Divisional Road Commis- sion, Valdez. kS1
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Scientific hair dyeing leaves the hair soft and glossy. does not fade or wash oil, guaranteed harmless, at the Vanitie Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Fresh killed veal, chicken, halibut Also a nice assortment of Heinzes pickles, sweet. sour, dill and sweet mixed at Frye Bruhn's. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Wakefeld's Kippered Alaska Her ring at Keystone Produce Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

A special on stationery at the Val
 deg Drug Store. Box paper. worth from soc to $1.00 now 25c. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
For Sale or Rent

Four room house, completely fur nished, with bath, fine garden, good locality. Reasonable terms. Robert Weber. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Jim Donohue and Mike Lindgreen left this morning for the Valdez mine which is just across the glacier from the Ramsay-Rutherford.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
Notice To The Public

Registration Blanks for persons subject to registration for military purposes may be found at the Pros pector Oflce, Valdez. Office hours 8 to 12 m, 1 to 6 p. m. The period of registration extends from 2 a. m. on the second day of July to 9 p. m.. on the second day of September. Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
 JAMES PATTERSON
 VIM. MEALS
 J. A. SILvERNAN If Registration Board
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

J. c. Black, a travelling man, was a Seward passenger on the steamship Alaska.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

CITY EXPRESS, Phone S2; ready to transfe. teal base-e. TOT you. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25
Ansco Films Will

fit any standard make o camera.
 They are the standard. Guy E. Cam
 eron. u
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

A new line of brass picture hooks, drawer pulls & hinges at Rudolph's.tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. Donohoe, leR on the steamship Alaska for Sew ard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

To the Ladies of Valdez Special prices on hair goods until Sept. 1st. 24 in., 2 1-2 oz., good quail ity, 3 stem switch $12.00. Vanitie
 Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

POUNDING keys on Mckinley Street. Owner can have same by call ing at Prospector Office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Complete line of Bulk Chocolates. Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

500 rolls of wallpaper just received at Rudolph's. U
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Try that New Roof Paint that just arrived at Rudolph's. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-25

Lowney's BOX Candies at Hunts Candy Kitchen. If
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
ROOT ARRIVES IN RUSSIA.
Believed Americans Will do Much
Toward Strengthening Provisional
Government.

washington, June 3.-Safe arrival ut
u Russian port Of the American com
mission to Russia headed by Elihu
Root. ambassador extraordinary, was
announced today I'm despatch To the
navy department.
The commission left Washing.o,
ABOUT May 10. charged with greetings
To the new democratic government OF
Russia and authorized to pledge aid
from the United States not only in
the prosecution of war against tn,
common enemy. hut i'm the rehabilito
ton OF the demoralized country. l.,
was preceded by q special mission Of
railroad experts. whose arrival alrcodv
has been announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
STRIKE IN PETROGRAD.
Many Of War Workers Decide to Quit

Many OF War Workers Decide to Quit.
London, June 1.-Strikes or othe
measures to paralyze production have
been decided upon in more than 12C
OF the largest factories in Petrograd,
most Of which are engaged in war
work, Reuters Petrograd correspond
ent telegraphs.
After the failure Of efforts of the
conciliation board to reach an agree
ment on many points. the staffs of the
factories resolved to strike or alter
natively to paralyze work by carrying
out all regulations to the letter, the
time and form Of strikes to be decided
in each factory separately.
In some cases the strike already has
tcgun while in others the staffs are
busily enlisting the support of the
workers.
According to the Novaia Zhizn
Maxim Gorky's paper, the demands o.
the workers include six hour day
and minimum wage for women O.
$50 rubles monthly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
ANARCHY IN RUSSIA.
RADICALS TAKE CHARGE OF
kRONSTADT, RUSSIAN
STRONGHOLD.
WOrkmcn and Soldiers ut Petrograd
Gateway Won't Recognize Provis-
iOnal Government.

Petrograd (via London), June L.
The fateful decision of the work.
mems and soldiers delegates to as
sumo control of Kronstadt, the great
fortress which defends Petrograd,
was carried by vote of 21O votes
against 40.
1t is announced by the wOrkmen's
and soldiers delegates that hence
forth the relations of Kronstadt with
Petrograd and the remainder of Rus
sia will be only through the inter-
mediary Of the Petrograd branch OF
the delegates. The local workmen's
and soldiers council at Kronstad.
announces it has taken in its hands
the exclusive power Of Kronstadt,
that it does not recognize the pro
visional government and that it has
removed all government representa-
ties.
The minister of justice has notified
his colleagues of this development,
and on their instruction has COM
municated with the Kronstadt coun-
Gil through the Pctrograd council
with view to inducing the Kronstadt
council to revoke it's orders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
GERMANS ARE GRUMBL|NG.
DISSATISFACTION WITH POLITI-
CAL RESULTS OF SUBMARINE
WARFARE.
People are Disappointed That Peace
Has Not Been Won and That Allies
Show No Signs OF Exhaustion
Zimmerman Promised Peace I'm
Two or Three Months.

Copenhagen, June 2.-Private ad-
vices from Germany tell Of growing
dissatisfaction among the people with
the political results from the ruthless
submarine campaign and the absence
Of any indications that the campaign
will bring the desired peace. Def
mite promises are said to have been
made to the people that two or three
months" would bring Great Britain
to her knees and that France would
be "bled white Grumblings have
resulted because neither country is
showing signs of akening.
The entry of the United States into
the war is now taken seriously and
Is viewed with gloom. Doctor Alfred
zimmerman, the German foreign
minister, is quoted as saying a few
hours before the United States sever
ed diplomatic relations that 'if
America keeps hands off two or three
months will be enough to end the
war;"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
HUNGARIANS WANT PEACE.
Socialists of That Country Would End
War.

Stockholm, June 1 (via London) -
Immediate peace on the basis of no
annexatiOns and no indemnities and
complete political restoration of oc-
cupied territories are advocated by
the delegation of Hungarian Socialists
here to attend the meeting of Social
lists from various belligerent coun-
tries.
Regarding Belgium, the Hungarian
group at tOday's conference urged
that the cost Of restoration should be
borne by Germany, although if per-
sistence in this demand meant pro
lOngatiOn of the war the cost should
be shared by all the great belliger-
ents. Servia, too, in the opinion o.
the delegates, should he restored by
the great belligerents. The question
of Alsace-L Lorraine. the Hungarians
believe, might be settled between the
Socialists Of France and Germany.
On the other points the views of
the delegation conform generally to
those Of the Austrian and German
Socialists as outlined at their group
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
AS ASSISTING COUNS.L.
Ncssrs. Lyon and Abney Engaged by
Canal Commission.

Columbia, May 30.-The South Car
olina Canal Commission, of which
Thomas III. Peoples, attorney general.
is chairman, has engaged as counsel
to assist Mr.. Peoples IN representing
the interests of the State ]. Fraser
Lyon, former attorney general. and B.
L. Abney, both members Of the CO.
lumbia bar. This action was taken
By the commission at the recent meet
ing of the body in Charleston, and was
done on suggestion of the attorney
general. a
The commission has held several
meetings in Columbia and has met
twice in Charleston, the last meeting
being held in thai city on May %,
when committee, consisting Of j.
w. Boyd, chairman of the house ju-
dietary committee and Senator Huger
Sinkler, chairman of the correspond
ing committee Of the senate, was ap-
pointed to go to Washington in an ef-
fort to enlist the support Of the South
Carolina congressional delegation in
securing federal assistance in deter
mining the cost of extending the canal
and otherwise improving it so as to
improve the navigability of the Con-
garee river
The commission was appointed un-
der an act of the general assembly
to decide upon a proper course Of ac-
tion for the State with reference TO
the canal, it being contended that,
through failure of owners of the prop
erty to develop it according to con-
tract, that it had reverted to the
State.
The property is at present owned
by the Columbia Railway. Gas and
Electric Company. This company has
made one proposition to the commits.
sion with reference to a proper adjust.
ment of the matter, but it was reject.
ed by the commission. If no agree
ment is reached by June 10 the COM
mission proposes to act on the hy-
pothesis that the canal is the prop.
erty of the State. and recommend to
the general assembly a course of &C.
tion based on that conclusion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
Maj. BARKER DEAD.
Distinguished Charleston Citizen Pass
cs Away After Long and Useful
Life.

Charleston, June News of the
death of Maj. II. G. Barker, at his
summer residence near Henderson
vile, N. c., yesterday caused general
sorrow in Charleston. Maj. Barker
was one of charlestpn's foremost citi-
zens, a man who in the stirring times
following the War Between the Sec
tons and during that great struggle
acquitted himself gallantly. His fun
eral was held today at the Church Of
st. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock,
N. G. Mrs. Barker and many rela.
tives SURVIVE. Maj. Barker died i'm
his 85th year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
HoYT GOING no DETROIT.
SpsaIxcr of House Accepts FIattcring
ff Offer IN North.

Columl,ia. sJune 2.-South Carolina
b to lose mighty good and valuable
citisen. James A. Hoyt. of colum-
bia. has accepted the position Of vice
president Of the Morris Bank. In De-
ltpelt II - . most fiattering offer for
. young man. In fact. few such op-
pertunitiss are ever offered. Mr.. Hoyt
= sure TO make good He has asso-
ciatsd with him mary of the finan.
ciers and business men Of the new
wonder city of Detroit. Today he
said: M
II have rendered my resisnstion as
president of the Peoples National
Bank OF Columbia. effective July L,
and will tender my resignation Us vice
president Of the Homestead Bank at
the regular monthly meeting of the
board next week. will remain a
stockhoider In both institutions. both
OF which are In splendid condition.
II have accepted the position. of
vice president and general manager
OF the Morris Plan Bank of Detroit,
and expect to 60 to Detroit about the
LIST Of July to prepare for the opening
OF tho new institution. which is set
for the 9th Of August.
MY resignation as speaker of the
house. and member from Richland
county. will be submitted at the prop
or time.
1T is needless to say that II has
been only with the greatest reluctance
and after the most serious deNbera-
ton that I have made the decision to
leave Columbia and South Carolina. .
Mr.. Hoyt win be much missed in the
legislature of South Carolina. where
ne has been an active and wide
awake member. besides being speaker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
KAISER CLAIMS VICTORY.
FIELD MARSHAL Won HINDEN.
BURG TELLS EMPEROR ALI
LIES DRIVE FAILED.
Kaiser Wilhelm Telcgraphs Empress
That God Aided German Army to
Overcome Enemies.

Berlin, June 2.-According TO a re-
port from Field Marshall Won Hin
dehburg to Emperor William, the
British and French offensive in the
western war theatre has come to q
definite conclusion in which the al
lied drive is pronounced a failure af-
ter seven weeks of severe fighting
which the emperor characterizes as
the mightiest battles of the war. The
emperor tclegraphing the empress
said: Gods aid granted our incom-
parable troops. Glory for His help
pie in arms"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
DO NOT EXPECT PEACE.
Socialists Have Little Hope of Defl.
mite Result from Stockholm Con-
ference.

stockholm, June 4.-The German
Socialists do not expect peace to re-
suit from the Socialists conference.
Herr Mokenbuhr. veteran member
or the party's executive committee
told the Associated Press correspond
ent that the whole world wants
peace" He said that it could he
stated that IL the conference did not
succeed In bringing about peace i,
would keep the peace movement alive.
He denied that the Germans had any
part In bringing about the conference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06

taxation articles used by the poor, the
committee, in changing cigar taxes
decided to exempt from any tax in.
crease cigars made to sell for less than
cents each. Increases in taxes o.,
cigars agreed upon were as follows:
Upon cigars made to sell from to 7
cents each 81 thousand; those sell
ing between and 12 1-2 cents, 81
per thousand between II 1-2 cent
and 20 cents. IS per thousand, and
over 20 cents. 81 per thousand The
house rates generally were about tn"
same. but based upon different stand
ards
The committee also decided to re-
Peal existing tariff provisions alowinT
drawbacks" to sugar reiincrs. Sena-
tor Broussard of Louisiana urged tho
action. The change. it is said. will
operate to benefit domestic sugar pro
ducers, and incidentally reduce fed
eral revenues about 16,000.00O. .Th"
drawbacks are virtually repayments
Of customs duties to refiners after
they refine and export imported raw
sugar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
GERMAN LIFE CHEAP.
Won MNDENBURG PREPARED no
GO ANY LENGTH TO HOLD
POSITIONS.
Esermass Ceasacssly Counter Attacking
ReeariDss OF sanguinary LOSSES
. Prevent Advance of British and
xss~ch-.slssAtio In Russia Grows

Ihare ~ ample evidence that the
0srnans are prepared to go to any
HeaoeA IN the sacrifice of men to hold
thelf wsstsrn front positions. Along
shs sntirs French front they are al
most cossslsssiy counssr attacking,
although suffering sanguinary re-
pulses On Sunday In repeated at
Tackled ON vauclerc and California
plstsas they made a new thrust far
thsr west near rroidmont farm and
gained some advanced French po.
dtionA Paris announced.
The British are not being attacked
90 much. but when they sally forth
they are met by masses Of Germans.
Apparently Gen. Haig Is not pressing
the attack near Lens. which was
checked yesterday by violent counter
Attacka
The Russian situation 10 extremely
uncsrtain. While better reports are
coming from the army at the front
the conditions In Petrograd are be-
coming still more unsettled. The
declaration OF Independence by the
garrison OF Kronstadt was followed
by threats to send sailors from the
Pstrograd garrison for demonstra-
uoa against the council of deputies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
- SUMTER. c., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 1917
PRESENT SITUATION is SERIOUS
AND THE PRESIDENT is VIR.
TUALLY POWERIIESs.
Eleven Provinces RcvOlt-War Dec
laration Against Germany to be In.
trotluced In Parliament Today.

Peking. June 3.--Eleven provinces
Of China. including the province of
Chi-Li, in which Peking Is situated,
no longer recognize the authority of
Peking government. The provinces
of Kwang-Tung. Kwang-Si, and Yum
Nan arc supporting President Ii Yuan
Hung. The provisional assembly of
kwang-Tung. in assuring it's loyal
support to the president and parlia-
ment, demands that the military gov
ernors be dismissed and punished. Dr.
sun Yat-Sen. former Premier Tan Sho.
Yil. and other. revolutionary leaders
aie proceeding hurriedly to Canton
II seems probable that should the
military governors persist in their
revolutionary course that three loyal
South China provinces, namely,
Kwang-T -Tung, Kwang-Si and Yum
Nan. will rise in support of the presi-
dent. At the present the situation is
serious and the president virtually
powerlsss.
According to official information
President Ii Yuan Hung intends to-
morrow to introduce a bill taking In
declaration of war against Germany
II there is a quorum present In par
lament.
The presence Of quorum. however,
seems doubtful.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
ENFORCE CONSCRIpTION LAWS.
All Power OF Department. OF Justics
Will be Exertcd.

Washington. June 4.-The activi-
ties of the department of justice will
be centered on the enforcement of tho
conscription law, Attorney General
Gregory said i'm a statement today.
State and local officials will be re-.
quested. Magistrates will be asked to
fix bail high as practicable. Bail for
those advising eligibles to evade the
law will be higher than those who ac..
tually evade it, the attorney general
said.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
BEGINNING OF REUNION.
Confederate Veterans Gathering I'm
National Capital for Annual Meet
Ing.

washington, June 4.-The nation.
capital presented an unique appear
ance today as in faded grey uni
forms the thousands of veterans her,
Tor the confederate reunion, begin
ning tomorrow. mingled with the
smartly khai-clad young men in
training for service In France. Special
trains otday brought in many of the
seventy tho asand visitors expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-06
AGREE ON WAR BUDGET.
House and Senate Finally Get TOgeth-
CT on Three Billion Bill.

Washington. June 2.-An agree
ment has been reached by the senate
and house confereeS on the three
billion dollar war budget, including
the provision for seven hundred and
nifty millions for the American mcr-
chant marine and two millions for =
naval base on the old jamestown ex
position site