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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Not Suited to
 Modern Warfare

ID REPRESENTATIVE KAHN of IN California is one of the most level-headed republicans in Congress, and in speaking in support of the ad- fdinistration's selective draft bill in the place of Representative Dent of Alabama, chairman of the military committee, who was beholden to the volunteer system, raised himself in public esteem, for he showed that his patriotism was above party. But the bill he introduced to allow the govern ment to recruit ten or more regi- ments of red men, to be known as the cavalry of North American h. dians, will not commend itself to those who understand the limitations of the aborigines as fighters in modern war fare. The Indian in war paint and feathers would be picturesque char acter in Europe. He would look the part of an intrepid warrior, but he would prove poor soldier in first line of defense,
 In the civil war the Confederate government gave the Indian trial The late Albert Pike, lawyer, poet and man of letters, and for many years frontiersman and a friend and counsellor of the Cherokees, raised brigade of Indians. President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Will Russia Stick
 to the Very End?

NO I8lS very EsHGAs
 ID USSIA, in spite of her limitless 4A resources in men, continues an enigma. With the worlds attention and interest centered on her there is less news now coming out of Russia than any of the allied countries. This naturally causes uneasiness among the allies.
 Is the German influence really broken? In spite of the revolution is there still danger that the Slavs will make separate peace with Ger many? Is the army on the eastern front ready to do it's part in the great summer offensive against the cen- tral powers which has already begun so auseiciously in France?
 If Russia, sick of war made tre- bly, hard by traitors within their own ranks, should consummate separate peace, it will lengthen the world war but will not change the final result. There are those who maintain that Russia could not make a separate peace even if she wished For with Japan turned loose on her eastern .flank- Russia might suffer even great CT losses than could be inflicted by the central powers from the other side of the European-Asiatic empire.
 And yet it is inconceivable that the acrificespRussia has made for the liberty of ,her people should have been i in. Recreancy to the cause repre- sso Id by the allies could be achieved any by autocracy's machinations in the new republic. Germany's n inquity to her Slav neighbor has g'vel her opportunity for many years sa udy and to understand the Rus .a people and conditions as no oth-
 tion understands them. Germany
 sedulously pursued her course.
 nercial and army representatives
 le German empire by the thou ,r 4SS have mingled among and lived
 the Russian people. They have
 reds of methods of exerting in
 ce.
 The allied nations, however, may get consolation from the fact that ap- parently Russia's greatest and most asng nien are in the saddle and that when the army is purged of it's dis quieting influences the newborn na- ton will do it's full share in the world war for liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
WORDS TO AVOID

From the Century Magazine. Newspaper men who have worked for Charles H. Dana on the New York Sum recall the list of words and phrases to be avoided, which was used in that of flee. Here is a list of words to be avoided:
 Above or over for more than. Aggregate for total.
 Balance for remainder
 Call attention for direct attention Claim for assert.
 Commence for begin. Conscious for aware. hCouple for two. Cultured for cultivated. N Date back to for date from.
 Donate for give.
 Indorse for approve.
 Fall for autumn.
 From whence for whence.
 1naugurate for establish, institute. Individual for person.
 Infinite for great vast.
 In our midst for among us,
 Tn spite for despite. \ Last for latest
 Less for fewer.
 Materially for largely.
 Notice for observe
 onto TOT on or upon.
 Partially for partly
 Party for person.
 Past two years for last two years.
 Practically for virtually.
 Prior to for before.
 Propose for purpose. Proven for proved. Quite for something of Spend for pass. Standpoint for point of vieW- Subsequently for afterward.
 Transpire for happen. Universal for general Vest for waistcoast. Vicinity for neighborhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

of the city. tried to drive home the uselessness of anyone in Birmingham patting down-hearted when Uncle Sam had faith enough in its future to spend nearly s2,ooo, GOO In wartime to get ready to take care of his business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
pHoNoGRAPH SUCCEEDS TOM Tol

From the World Outlook for May.
 No wedding, funeral or ceremonial of worship is complete nowadays among these Ibellaos without canned ragtime. They've ceased peering under the box for the devil that makes the music. On
 One village owes its phonograph to a party of American soldiers who got tired of listening to the monotonous native gongs. Since the talking machines are rival the Ibellaos have never touched their own Instruments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
Good Gardens in

Many Minimg Towns T7T1H HE mining towns in the Birming
 N ham district are noted for their well cultivated home gardens; and now in this time of food demand demand for increased planting of all food crops-large areas of tillable ground owned by mining companies, but hitherto allowed to run wild, ," have been converted into truck farms. This is as it should be, but there is still far too much idle land.
 Assuming that farmers and anna teur gardeners in Alabama have re- sponded fairly well to the appeals of the government, food statisticians and the press to increase the production of field crops and vegetables, the out come may be disappointing. Weather conditions in the south have not been altogether favorable this spring and no one knows how the summer season will develop. It behooves everybody, therefore, who has farm or garden, or who can command a plot, to plant something to eat before it is too late. Those who have seeded more ex- 1 tensively than usual should redouble their efforts. Alabama should not be satisfied with less than bumper corn and potato crops.
 | Fifty per cent of the bakery wagon saIesmen of Chicago receive in salary and commissions more than s35 a week. Yet those fellows struck. Maybe they cant be happy without car in which to bub- ble up and down Michigan boulevard. * < *
 | Bavarian farmers are urged to hold out while longer so Germany won't have to conclude hunger peace" What ths
 Germanspeople want to know is how long they'll have to wait until the U-boats ac complish their purpose.
 * i. *
 This thing has gone far enough" said Joffre when he decided to make a stand
 on the Marne at the opening of the war And history records that the thing wen
 no further. If you are in any doubt, you can fin' out just how old your male friends ar' when the conscription begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Jefferson Davis commissioned him as a brigadier- general and placed him in command of the red men. Pike was born leader and the Indians had im- plicit faith in him; but on the battle field, in conflict with the Union forces, they were quickly demoralized and were so badly routed that they could never be rallied. Their first ex- perience in trying to fight as an ally of the "pale face" was their last. They heard the call of the wild and went back to their forest land inglori- ously. President Davis appreciating the varied talents of General Pike as- signed him to a staff position, but it was a matter of chagrin to him that his beloved Indians failed him.
 It might be that a few Indian regi- ments would be found useful as home  guardsmen. No one living knows the Indian better than Maj.-Gen. Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff It is safe to assume that he will say no to any proposition to send Indians to Europe; and it Is doubtful if he could even ap- prove training them for home defense.
 There are thousands of good In dians in spite of the remark which a humorist made to the effect that the only good Indian was dead Indian. But the red mans fort is not modern soldering. Representative Kahn's bill will probably die in committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03
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F. S.-Let's have as much confidence in our town as the government nas ana we'll win out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

BEGINNING THE DAY For the love of God is broader Than the measure of mans mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
 --Fabcr,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-03

Entered al the Birmingham, Ala postoffice as second-class matter un- der act of Congress. March 8, 1879.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
LOOK FOR GREAT BATTLE
 ALONG SOMNE FRONT


 BERLIN, March 29.-German cfy- airy is now in touch with the French and British mounted troops whit q have been in action for several days T the territory evacuated by the Ger mans so that for the first time since the fall of 1914 cavalry on both siCc: is being employed on the westera front This is regarded here as an i'.- dication that great events are takir:. rlace and that real battle is in pros pect. trench warfare being over fo. the time on this part of the front.
 The French and British attemptad to use cavalry on the Somme last year as we'll as at the time of the Cham- pagne offensive. but the employme'; of these forces in the face of entrenCh- cd troops with machine guns resulted in very heavy losses. The present sit uation is a very different one, because neither side is now protected by trenches.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
HUGE GRAVE DUG FOR
 VICTIMS OF REVOLT

LONDON, March 31.-Telegraph- ing from Petrcgrad, the Times cor respondent says:
 Hundreds of delegates elected by the troops in the provinces are trav- cling to Petrograd. all of them being anxious to share in the labOrs of the committee of workmen's and sol diers delegates, which, sooner or later will number many thousands. The military members completely out number those of the workmen.
 "The Black sea fleet is in excellent condition. Vice Admiral koltchak, commander of the fleet, was isolated st Sebastopol until he was able to as semble his men and explain the cents to them The effect was entirely satisfactory.
 "The night before the attempt was made to shoot Minister Justice ker- ensky, an equally unsuccessful at tempt was made to shoot Minister of War and Navy Guchkoff.
 "A huge grave for the victims of the revolution has been dug in the Winter Palace square.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
ANNIE LARSEN'S CARGO
 SOLD AT AUCTION

ABERDEEN. Wash, March 3l.- The munitions cargo of the schooner Annie Larsen. outfitted for a German expedition to India to incite native rebellion there was sold by the fed. eral authorities at action last week. to w. Stokes Kirk of Seattle and Phila- delphia, dealer in arms and ammu- milton, for $9.65O. In addition he may have to pay the government claim of $1,173.40 and county taxes If $2,116. Seven bidders appeared and the bidding was lively. The car go consists of 3,770 cases of cart ridges. 544 cases of guns and revol- vers, containing at least 1000 mixed pieces, and ten cases of cartridges for rapid fire guns. The guns and revOl- vers are old style weapons used prior to 1890. The Larsen left San Diego with her cargo more than two years ago, when, according to her captain, she was to meet German ship at sea and transfer her cargo. The ship fail ed to appear and the Larsen running short of provisions, put in here. where she was seized by government agents. Her supercargo, a German. who had control of the ship, escaped from her and has not been heard from.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
THE DAILY PROSPECTOR THE WEEKLY MINER THE YOUTHS COMPANION McCALLS MAGAZINE
 ALL FOR
 $500 CASH IN ADVANCE

dred tons of news print paper day can be built in Alaska for S2,5OO,- coo
 Experts of the forest service report that it is entirely practicable to manu- facture news print in Alaska and de- liver it in New York through the Panama canal at cost of $35 per ton or less. These experts believe that Alaska will be the United States source of paper and will be found 10 exceed the value of any other of cries
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
WOMEN WILL BE
 RECRUITED FOR U. $. NAVY

WASHINGTON. D. C., March 31- Secretary Daniels ordered naval com manders at shore stations and all re cruiting offices to be prepared to en- list women in the actual naval serv- ice. in case of an emergency. The judge advocate general has ruled that women can be enlisted under the laws regulating recruiting. While it is not intended to place women aboard ships they may be utilized for shore duty in connection with coast defense work. Grades corresponding to the yeomen class will be given to those qualifying as stenographers. clerks, typists or similar positions. Another grade of work for which they may be designated is that of radio telegraphy and other communication divisions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
Daily Weather Report.
Trial Weather Report.

Valdez, Alaska, March 31, 1917.
 Fairbanks above: II in. snow i; clear, calm.
 Salcha-15 above; IA in. snow; clear, calm, trail good; one auto south yesterday; stage north a. m. date.
 Little Delta-3 mushers north a. m. date.
 Richardson-22 above; 5 inches of snow: clear, calm. trail good; six dog teams arrived p. m. yesterday: i dog teams out a. m.
 McCarty-12 above; inches of snow; clear. calm, trail fair; 3 mush- CTS north yesterday p. m. Donnelly-26 above; 12 inches of snow; clear, light, south wind, trail good; Graham with double enders south 6 a. m. North mail left Rapids 7:45 a. m. Ahlmark and x. C. Go. freighter north s a. m. McCallum-5 above: snow 40 in. :: clear, calm, trail good; stage north l p. III. yesterday; Sheldon's outfit with s passengers arrived at mid night.
 son's-Zero; 22 inches snow i; clear, calm; trail good, Sheldon $ out it north; passengers, 6 p. III. yes terday; Sheldon and auto south q. m. date.
 Hogan--16 above; 22 inches snow i; clear, calm, trail good.
 Sourdough Stage south, ? pas sengers; Ingram south; 4O cattle north; one freight team north.
 Gulkana-l0 above; 10 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good; A. k. c. team north : a. m.; two N. C. teams south 2 a. Ill.
 Copper Center-10 above; 12 in. of snow; clear, calm, trail good ; stage north 5:2O a. m., 8 passengers.
 Tonsina-1S above; snow IA in. clear, calm. trail good; Rowbottom dog team south a. m.; Huggins' north z a. m.
 Teiknell-8 above; 3S inches oi snow; clear, calm, trail good; one musher north 10 a. III. yesterday.
 Beaver Dam-17 above; clear, calm, 43 inches snow; Bill Sits ar rived four o'clock yesterday evening; two mushers south 2 p. m. yesterday; one musher arrived 1880 p. m. yester- day; one musher north 8 am.
 Summit-16 above; 90 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail closed; one musher north 1:S5 p. n.
 WortmRn-25 above; AZ inches of snow; clear, calm, trail bad; 3 mush- CTS north 7:15 a. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
First Congregational Church.

Rev. R. Domain Nichols, pastor
 Palm Sunday, April 1. 1917.
 Il a. m. Worship with Sermon Man Made in the Image of God ; His Spiritual Faculty"
 12 noon, the Sunday School.
 7:3O p. m. Song Service and Ser mon, "The Mutuality of Service A Palm Sunday address.
 Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Aid meets in the church lecture room. Mrs. Chas. Crawford and Mrs. Mae Harrington will be the hOstesses.
 Thursday, 7:30 p. m. The mid week meeting, followed by the regu- lar monthly meeting of the church business committee. The study of The Message of Jesus to Our Modern Life" Part n. Sec. 6, Who Are the Children tod
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
Episcopal Church Services. Rev. George John Finn, minister

Rev. George John Finn, minister in charge.
 Services Sunday, April 1. 1917. tPaIm Sunday).
 Morning service and sermon. II .i. m.
 Vesper service and sermon. 4 D. m. Sunday School. 12 m.
 The week beginning April is Holy Week and there will be services every evening at o'clock at the Episcopal Church except on Friday evening. Friday April G. is Good Friday and there will be service of three hour devotion from twelve to three p. m., commemorating our Lords Passion during the three hours upon the cross
 On Palm Sunday MT. Eby will sing The Palms" at the services.
 Sunday, April 8, is Easter Day.
 The services for Easter will be:
 Holy Communion, 8 a. m.
 Holy Communion and Sermon, II a. m.
 Vesper Service and Sermon, p. m.
 All are cordially invited to attend the services on Palm Sunday, Easter Day and the services during Holy Week.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
TIDE TABLES FOR APRIL. Compiled for Valdez Bay.

Saturday, March 31- First High Tide 6:15 a. m., S:S. Second High Tide 8:35 p. m., 5.6. First Low Tide 1:48 p. m., l.6. Second Low Tide 7:05 p. m., e.1.
 Sunday, April l. First high tide 7:48 a. m.. 6.7. Second high tide 9:2S p. m., 6.1. First low tide 1:47 a. m., 3.8. Second high tide 2:56 p. m., Is.
 Monday, April Q First high tide 9:O1 a. m. 6.9. Second high tide 10:04 p. m., 6.7. First low tide 3: :09 a. m., 3.S. Second low tide 3:44 p. m.
 Tuesday, April g. First high tide s:55 a. m., 7.2. Second high tide 10:32 p. m.. 7.2. First low tide 3:5S a. m., 2.5. Second low tide 4:20 p. m., 1.2.
 "Wednesday, April A. First high tide 10:3S 8. m., 7.6. Second high tide 10:5S p. m., 7.S. First low tide 4:36 a. m., IF. Second low tide 4:4s p. m.. 1.2.
 Thursday. April b. First high tide 11:16 a. m., TT. Second high tide 11:24 p. .m.. S.S. First low tide 5:10 g. m., 10. Second low tide 5:15 p. m., II.
 Friday. April G. First high tide 11:51 a. .m., 7.9. Second high tide 11:4s p. m., 8.S. First low tide 5:42 a. m., O.3. Second low tide 5:42 p. m., 1.2.
 Saturday. April 7- First high tide 12:27 p. m.. 7.s. First low tide 6:14 a. m.. -0.3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
MANY GOING TO CORDOvA
 TO ATTEND TERM COURT

After the leaving of the Admiral south, Valdez will be pretty we'll de- serted by the departure of the court officials and witnesses for Cordova. Judge F. M. Brown, District Attorney Spence, Clerk Arthur Lang and Dep uty Clerk John Miller, have already gone, and they will be followed today and tomorrow by Marshal F. R. Bren- neman. who will return from the westward on the Alameda, Deputy Marshals J. H. D. Bouse and Horace Define. Deputy Clerk T. P. Geraghty, and Assistant District Attorney Hil- Hard Bennett.
 The witnesses subpoenaed in the Kanitz case alone number 26 and are as follows: John Roseen. Mrs. C. Hill. Frank Cavanaugh, A. l.. Flor ence. Jennie Raymond. Max Schmidt, William Schmidt, J. D. Jefferson. Ar thus Pinkus. Frank Hudson. Jos. Braxton. G. W. Long. Willard T. Scott Joe Pradella, Chas. Wetzler, Miss Hilma Hihnala, Chas. Olson. Jack Surryhne. Wm. C. Conley, Chas. A. Crawford, Eli s. Larson, Geo. J. Love. c. E. Smith. George Strixner, E. G. Ames. Valdez attorneys going 10 Cordova to attend the term of court are Messrs. Lyons. Ritchie and Dmond.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
Steamship Sailings

Admiral Evans-Passed Juneau for
 Valdez, March 30. Admiral Watson-Sailed west from
 Valdez. March 28. west from Valdez,
 for Anchorage, March 2S. Alaska Sailed south from Valdez,
 March 19. Admiral Farragut Sailed south from
 Valdez, March 20. Northwestern-Sailed west from Val
 deg, March 23.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
RESIDENT
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Advices received at the office of the marshal states that one Robert Mur- ray of Anchorage, attempted suicide yesterday by cutting his throat. The man is believed to be insane. and a warrant has been issued for his ar rest on that charge. At the present time he is in the hospital receiving treatment for his wounds and it is expected he will soon recover.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
SENATE PASSES THE
 HOLIDAY MEASURES

JUNEAU, March 31.-Yesterday afternoon the Senate passed the bills making Lincoln's Birthday (Febru- ary 12) and Stewards Day (March 3O) legal holidays. A short discus sion of the 8-hour measure occurred
 and the Senate then adjourned to per nit the committees to meet. Senator Aldrich is- presiding over the senate curing the absence of Sen. Hubbard.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
RECOMMENDS PAPER
 MILL FOR ALASKA

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 31.-- Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston has issued statement vir- tually recommending that the gov- ernment establish a news print paper pl7Nt in Alaska. utilizing some sev- en >jllions of feet of spruce and hel ck timber of the national forest of that Territory. It is estimated that a mill with a capacity of one hun
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31

Advices received today from Seat tie state that A. c. Baldwin will leave Seattle on the Mariposa, April 5, to return to Valdez after an extended visit in the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
Christian Science Society.

Christian Science Society.
 Pioneer Hall. Sunday service, II a. m., subject, Reality"
 Sunday School 12:15. Testimony meeting Wednesday, $ P. m.
 Reading Room open to the pubic Wednesdays from until and un- til p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
Second low tide 6:09 p. m., I.3.
 Sunday, April g.


 Sunday, April g. First high tide 0:16 a. m.. 9.2. Second high tide l:04 p. m., 7.S. First low tide 6:46 a. m., -0.S. Second low tide 6:3s p. m.. Is.
 Monday, April g. First High Tide 0:4S a. m.. s.4. Second high tide 1:3s p. m., 7.s. First low tide 7:21 a. m., -1.0. Second low tide 1909 p. m.. Is.
 Tuesday. April 10- First high tide 1:15 a. In., S.5. Second high tide 2:1s p. m.. 7.l. First low tide 7:58 a. m., 10. Second low tide TAP p. m.. 2.1.
 Wednesday. April 11- First high tide 1850 a. m.. S.4. Second high tide 3:04 p. m., 6.6. First low tide 8:41 a. m., -0.S. Second low tide S:39 p. m., 2.5.
 Thursday, April 12- First high tide 2:30 a. m., s.2. Second high tide 3:58 p. m., 6.1. First low tide 9:30 a. m., --0.4. Second low tide 9:04 p. m, so. Friday. April 13- First high tide S:1S a. m ST. Second high tide 5:0S p. l., s.H First low tide 10:27 a. m.. 0.o.> Second low tide 10:04 p. m.. s.4.
 Saturday. April 14- First high tide 4:22 a. .m.. S.2. Second high tide 6:2S p. m, so. First low tide 11:37 a. m., 0.4. Second low tide 11:.26 p. m.. 3.6.
 Sunday. April 15-- First high tide 5:42 a. m. -. Second high tide "A. p. m.. 6.5. First low tide 12:44 p. m., o.6,
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31

Saturday All.(Omedy PrRram.
 A fine all-comedy program tonight. Ham and Bud Il. scream comedy and others. Jim .he pennaE Sunday night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31

Capt. Bert Cooper, with the launch T. N. B., left this morning for Ella mar, Landlock and Fidalgo
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
sllOIic Church.
and 1O:30 8. m.

Mass | and 1O:30 a. m. Sunday school immediately fol lowing Mass.
 Evening services z p. m.
 Father A. Fletcher, s. J.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31

General Rafael Reyes. former presi dent of the United States of Colombia. is now in this country working for the treaty whereby the United States would be obliged to pay Colombia $25. 100000 for the partition of Panama. The former president comes here with the sanction of his government. Yankee Reyes they call him in his native land. where he has won repu tation for statesmanship. Besides Oc cupying the presidential chair. he hn' also served as minister to France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31
DONALDSON SCHEDULE:

There will be no trip of the launch on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, these days being used to clean boilers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-31

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