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Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
REV. FINN GOES TO SEWARD

Rev. George John Finn. rector of the local Episcopal Church. will be a passenger on the steamship Admiral Evans for Latouche. where he will hold services. He will take the North western for Seward, where he will make arrangements to have the new rectOry he is building at that place plastered and finished up in time for his family to move over as soon as school ends in Valdez. Rev. Finn has designed the building and superin- tended it's construction. and it is said to be a model of convenience and comfort He will return to Valdez on the Evans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
GEORGE SAYS
 AFFAIRS CRITICAL
King Demands Full Use of Country's Energies and Resources-War
 Must be Fought Out

LONDON. Feb. 13.-In his speech today at the opening of parliament. the king said that the struggle had reached the most critical condition of its stage. and demanded that more than ever the country use it's energies and resources to the fullest power. The king said that Germany must recognize the only principles upon which peace could be concluded and that it is the duty of the British to prosecute the war with all the vigor they possess.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
CALLED 'KAMERAD" ;,
 BEGAN SHOOTING Confirmation of Killing of Americans
 on French Front-(ferliiails Ambushed Troops

AMERICAN ARMY. France, Feb. 13.-The killing of five Americans and the capture of four was given out here today. It is stated that strong party of Germans ambushed a patrol of American scouts in no mans land, and when they approached called "kamerad" and began firing. The Americans put up a brave resistance but were greatly outnumbered. and were forced to fall back. leaving five of their number dead.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
DESIRES PEACE
 WITH AUSTRIA
1ays Could Accept Terms With Less Embarrassment Than With Ger
 many-Addresses Congress

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 12.- President Wilson made remarkable address in congress today when he openly invited Austria to further discussion of peace with the United States. The address was made to a joint session of congress and created a sensation among his hearers. The President laid down as a basis TOT opening peace negotiations with Aus tria the fact that he conceded the es- sential principles involved and the necessity of candidly applying them in response to the proposed peace ar expressed by the United States. lie stated that negotiations could be conducted with Austria with less em' barrassment than with Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
WANT wOMEN's WAGES RAISED

WANT WOMEN'S WAGES RAISED
 PORTLAND. Ore.: A conference has been called by the state industrial welfare commission, at which the question will be discussed of the pro- posed adoption of an advanced mini mum wage scale for women. Mrs. Nellie R. Trumbull, member of the commission, will advocate the ad- vance. which. she declares. is based upon an advance in the cost of food of 48 per cent within the last year. The present minimum wage for wo- men in mercantile establishments is $9.25 and that in manufacturers $8.65.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
ELECTION HELD
 AT METLAKATLA Harry Long is Chosen Mayor ana Edward Warsden is Select
 ed for Secretary

Indians at Metlakatla the other day held their town election. Five days before the regular election day candi- dates were nominated at large pub lie meeting of the people. Various ex- pressions of opinion were given by the sneakers. All the way through an earnest desire for more business ac- ,ivities, more enlightened education, more progress and freedom in reli- zion and local government were ask ed for. The prevailing sentiments were for a united action an all public questions by the. community.
 The election day was quiet. There were no band wagons by any Of the candidates to influence the voters There were 121 votes cast of the male population above the ages or zI' The elected candidates were chosen for two years, and they are as fol lows:
 Mayor, Harry Long: secretary. Ed ward Marsden; treasurer Chas. Bren- dile, and Councilmen, Fred H. Yer ney, Daniel Reece. Frank Allen. Jac- ob Bolton, Jacob Scott and Adolphus Calvert.
 It is worthy to note that of all the candidates, MT. Marsden, who has done so much to improve the condi- tion of his people. received the high est number of votes. which was S9. This shows the confidence of his own people in him, for it was the case of the office seeking the man and not otherwise. He had preferred to take no active part from this year on but his people would not have 1t that way. AS secretary he is the legal custodian of all the public properties belonging to the people of Metlkahtla, except ing what Is owned by the government and besides this he has many duties to perform. under the rules.
 The mayor and councilmep receive no salaries. Both the secretary and treasursr. gre allowed ,$1O each per wear for the expense of accounts and po ,SSsowaucs is made for travelling expesses. s.-Anohora Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
BIDS ASKED Government Considering Plan of Car rsl.X Mail by Airplanes to
 Interior Points

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 13.-- That airplane mail service will be in augurated in Alaska at no distant date Is indicated by the postoff1ce de- partment calling for bids yesterday on five airplanes for such service on routes between Washington. Phila- delphia. and New York. Alaska pres ents no obstacle to such service. the long distances between points making airplane mail service especially feas- ible between Valdez and Fairbanks, and other coast points and the inter- for.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
SEIZE TRUCK
 LOADS RECORDS Believe Photographic Supplies Con. tain Information of Value to
 Alien Enemies

NEW YORK CITY, Feb. 13-Eight large motor truck loads of records were seized by the federal authorities today. They arrived on the steam ship Nieuw Amsterdam, yesterday and are believed to contain informa- tion of value to the enemy. Forty pas sengers were also interned until the authorities can investigate their char acter. It is believed they are enemy spies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
MOTOR MECHANICS WILL
 BE RECRUITED BY ARMY

WASHINGTON: That America s air fleet is about to have exciting ad- ventures is evidenced by the an nOuncement that the aviation corps is in urgent need of 194 chauffeurs and motor truck drivers, 3,562 auto and gas engine mon, 1860 machin- ists. 220 blacksmith forgers. 220 wheelrights, 5O4 cabinet makers, 46O sheet metal workers and others to a total of 1000 for service in France behind the lines.
 They will belong to the motor me- chanic's regiment-the first of its sort in American history.
 Only men outside the draft ages are acceptable under the call. and they must be at least Is and under 40.
 There are also wanted for the same regiment 200 cooks, 100 canvas workers, eighty house and sign paint CTS. twenty harness makers and eighty acetylene welders.
 The United States public reserve of the department of labor. which has undertaken to get these 1000 men for the aviation corps, states that the men specified are urged to enlist at any recruiting station, and that they should not leave jobs in shipyards or war, industries for, this service. at- trastive as tt Is. The regiment will have a short period of training tt Fort Hancock, Go.. before going to France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
GOOD PROGRAM AT
 THE EMPRESS THURSDAY

Hank Mann in There's Many a Fool" will be shown at the Empress tomorrow night. This is one of the best comedies shown for a long time. Another sparkling comedy, "A Foot light Flame" will also be shown with a late Pathe News included. This is one of the best nights entertainment presented for some time, and Man ager Owen Meals states that every scene is a hearty laugh.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

At the next smoker held at the Post by the Garrison Amusement As sociation, several good boxing exhibi' tions will be staged between local ex' perts in the squared circle. Valde' has number of good boxers who ere anxious to pit their skill against the soldiers boys champions. and the ev- ents will be worth going far to see The date will be- announced later.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
<Ew VALDEZ ORGANIZATION

branch of the Comforts Forward ing Committee has been organized Tn Valdez. Alaska, and will meet in val aez Hall every Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.
 Any one desiring to work through this channel for our soldiers, sailors and the needy in foreign lands VIII be cordially welcomed.
 Next Thursday will be devoted to remodeling old clothes. Bring or send any you have to give.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
AMERICA STILL PREPARING

AMERICA STILL PREPARING
 Americas part in the war Is still confinedt o the work of preparation drilling the million and a half of men under arms, sending food and other supplies to Europe. and building ships to carry them. The output oi merchant shipping in 1917 was S01.- 223 tons, or nearly double that of 1916, and almost half of the world 's output of that year.l, Sss,s43 tons This output of American yards will be increased enormously during the present year. The sinking by subma- rines are estimated at about 5000 900 tons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
CABLE REPAIRED

The Seattle-Sitka cable. which went out of commission Saturday, was repaired at 7:30 last night. The break was discovered off Cape Flat tery in 600 fathoms of water. and up on grappling for it the line broke several times before being brought to the surface. The Burnside returned to Seattle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
WILHELM TALKS 10 BURGOMASTER Says Victory of German Arms Must he Recognized Then Peace
 Will Come

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 13.---"We de- sire to live in friendship with our neighboring peoples, but the victory of the German arms must first be recognized. Our troops under the great Won Hindenburg will continue to win it; then peace will come," Elm peror Wilhelm said in a speech today replying to an address of welcome by the Burgomeister of Hamburg
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
PETROLEUM EXPORTS

The exports of petroleum from Tampico and Tuxpam, Mexico. for the months of October and November amounted to over six million barrels, from which were collected export taxes of half a million dollars in gold. Twenty-Five vessels with cargoes of oil cleared from Tampico during the week ending December 4.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
WILL EXCHANGE
 WAR PRISONERS Germans and Russians Sign Agree. ment to Release Prisoners Unfit for Military Duty

AMSTERDAM, Feb. l3.--The Ger man and Russian delegates at Petro- grad. according to a dispatch from Berlin, have signed an agreement calling for the earliest possible ex- change of prisoners of war unfit for further military service. There are agreement
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
NEW PAPER FOR CORDOvA

Lloyd Stickler, the well known printer and publisher, was a passen- ger on the Victoria on her recent trip from the westward, en route to Cor dova, where he stated he would start weekly paper and job ofice. later developing 1t into daily if the pat ronaxe warranted 1t. Mr. Stickler has secured an option. on the win Steele outft, which has beeas stored In Cor dovss tor some time. but l. in- hrst c,ass condition. A hs Y . yoans man of ability and . hustler he will un- dsubtsdlt give, the eitisens of Cor doyA . good paper.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

All kinds of cardboard signs for temporary use. Tresspass signs, Glass--handle with care. For Rent, Of- flee Upstairs. etc, for sale at the Prospector Office.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
GIVES PRAISE ID H|NDENBERG Says Numerous Victories Won by Ger man General Cause of Russia's
 Readiness for Peace

BERNIE, Feb. 13.-The kaiser to- day wired Gen. Von Hindenburg that Russia's readiness to withdraw from the war was due to Gen VOn Hinden- burg's victories. Because of these he said that Gen. Won Hindenburg and the German army were the real peace delegates.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
ITALIANS REFUSE
 VIOLENT ATTACKS War Oflce Reports Numerous Onen. sives of Great Violence Broken
 up on Italian Front

ROME, Feb. 13.-The war office reports the repulse of very violent of fensive thrusts by infantry on the front near the Asiago plateau. The ar. tillery fire has been concentrated and Is unusually severe. The attacks were all broken up and the enemy repulsed with losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
American Killed Today

FRANCE, Feb. 13.-One Ameri- can was killed and five wounded in an artillery duel on the French front today. The German artillery has be- come increasingly active during the past few days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
.AUSTR|ANS TAKE t: $. MANY PRISONERS x |(S';|O5|N|'|E|:||
 lahIn4 .in.u ,.G
 ",ii Nut ..i......,. In Attack on Italian Positions Aus trian Forces Take One Rtfhtirexf
 tt'I-.I90 '.I l. .Inii3 and Eighty Men

BERLIN. reD.;is srs As.r',.n forces attacking 'posit4sM south tpf Sasso Rosso took one hundred and eighty prisoners of war. the war of- flee announced today. as we'll as a large quantity of guns and equipment
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
EVANS IN CORDOVA

The steamship Admiral Evans ar rived in Cordova at 4:30 tnls morn ing and sailed about o'clock for Valdez. The Prospector received nc passenger list and cannot say who is aboard for this city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
SECRETARY BAKER j: i: ;;
 TELLS 0F PLANS
Give Senate Military colnnittee ite- tailed information as to how
 Troops be Transwjrt4h' Il

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. ls. Secretary Baker supplied the senate committee today with detailed secret information as to how he intended to transport million troops to Frannce this year. The military committee still has the secretary on the stand and is probing every detail of his war plans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

M. Nally was recently brought into Dawson suffering frpm . frosen foot. Tue accident occurred on christmas Eve and he viii probably lose two toes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

Hugh Cutting of Dawson was ser iously injured recently when e steam gauge, near which he was working, barst and pieoss' of nyine glass cut him In the eye.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

NORTHWESTERN PASSES JUNEAU
 The steamship Northwestern pass ed Juneau at 9 p. m. the 11th and will arrive in COrdova some time to- night, sailing for Valdez tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
Not Taken Seriously

PARIS, Feb. 13.-France does not
 take seriously the signing of the
 treaty between the central powers and the Ukraine government of south western Russia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
Will Eliminate Austria

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Congress and many Washington or fcia,s today generally agree that the Presidents speech will hasten the ei- animation of Austria from the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
Berlin ReiOiCeS

BERLIN. Feb. 13.--The city is in gala attire today over the signing of peace between Germany and the Uk- ranian government
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
Not Recognize Treaty

LONDON. Feb. 13.-The British government will not recognize the treaty of peace signed by the central powers and the Ukrainian govern ment.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
Austria Will Accept

ZURICH. Feb. 13-An Austrian ol- fcial now in Switzerland declares that Austria is ready to accept Presi- dent Wilson's peace terms.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
SEATTLE ATTORNEY DEAD

SEATTLE, Feb 13.-James l.. Crotty, a well known attorney of this city. with offices in the New York building. died yesterday from pneu- monia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
NOTICE TO LAUNCH OWNERS

The City wishes to provide some kind of shelter for the small boats that ply the Sound waters, and will be pleased to have suggestions from boat operators as to the most feasible plan of construction. Address all communications to w. M. Meals, City Clerk. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
No Real Peace Offered

LONDON. Feb. 13.--"The Var must go on," Lloyd George told he House of Commons today. There is no real peace meaning in the state ment of Count Czernin or Von IIeyt- ling" IA
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
NUMEROUS AIR BATTLES

FRANCE, Feb. 13.--Numerous en- counters in the air over the American sector were a feature of today's fight ing. Artillery on both sides Is contin- uously active.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
DEMOCRATS SkpoBsE a :
 ks1EARAGE
-.3

wAsHINcsnH,h cs Feb, lls.- - Endorsement of thS fed(A1 amebd- ment for universAI sr9rSge was vot- ed today by the executive committee of the national semoctati tie committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
.AuStrians Checked

ROME. Feb. 13.-The AustriSns renewed their attempt to take the Italian positions on the west Brenta river. but were checked by the allied forces
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

DcmObiliZntiOn Confirmed LONDON, Feb 13.-A government dispatch confirms the demobilization of the Russian army by the Bolshe- wiki.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

A large number of sleighing parties were out yesterday. the day being nearly too warm for comfort
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13

BEGINNING OF LENT Today is Ash Wednesday, the be- ginning of Lent.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-13
powEk oFFs No PAPER

The Prospegtor fally Intended to issue paper }esterdasjsbut the pow CT going of bSforsa toos. .and genain- ing off for some tfns med it irnpos
 sible to get ap suadsAt hstter go a holiday Eas aeclsksd sAaS appear today ass iGaar ,wttk ysststaay's news and todsSs in .dtAtion. ,ghA Fsospec- tor is sqpislll ysS ssl ~ cal. ma chinery W sil detSntSa6j St fun the linotyps pS& J and any intsffetsfee M s A issat cuts us of eompsS tsty. idef is fortun- ate in having lltle int uptisn in It's. electric risalservisx and E one of the best eqsftped Snts on the coast, but :;:: T; F: E;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-17
SNOWFALL OF 20 INCHES
st. A1bans under . Heavy Mantle-snovv
Plsws Unable to Cope with Storm
All Trains Late.

st. Adams. Jan. 15.-Ovcr ~ inches Of
snow had fallen here at eight o'clock this
evening In a storm VIII C
after six this morning. and the storm was
not over then. Up to about ten o'clock
this morning only four or Ave inches Of
snow fell. but after that the fall was
much heavier. Only the snowplow was
run over the lines Of the st. Albans and
Swanton Traction company to-day. The
city snowpiows made many rounds OF the
streets, but It was impossible to keep the
walks clear.
Train No. from the south. due at 5:ss
this morning. was about two hours late
Number nine due at $3.50 was delayed an
hour and Is minutes by the Boston a.
Maine connections at White River juno
ton. Trains numbers Ave and three due
here at 5:55 and sos this evening were
delayed at White River by connec-
lions and did not leave there until
about seven O'Clock. Number two from the
north due here at 1915 was 50 minutes late
arriving and from Montpelier Junction
was preceded by the snowplow. arriving
In White River three hours and a half
late. Number four due here from the
north at 3:35 In the afternoon was about
so minutes late.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-17
ACCEPTS RESIGNATION
Harness and HOwland Resign ~ Chair.
man and Secretary Of Committee
Of Public safety.

Montpelier. Jan. 1.-Governor Graham
has accepted the resigna tons Of James
Hartness as chairman and Fred A. How.
land as secretary Of the Vermont commit.
tee OF public safety. At meeting Of the
executive committee January 1. Mr.. Hart
ness requested that he be relieved OF the
craftsmanship on account Of the time de-
manded Of him AZ food administrator for
Vermont, and other important war work
In which he Is engaged.
Mr.. Rowland 10 the State director OF the
national war savings COMMITTEES. and the
pressure Of his duties makes II necessary
for him to relinquish the position Of Sec
rotary which he has held since the or
ganixatipn OF the committee. Both Mr..
HARNESS and Mr.. Rowland Will remain
az members of the committee.
Governor Graham appointed Judge
leighton r. Slack Of st. Johpsbury, for.
mer lieutsnant.govsrnor. - chairman.
and Insurance Commissioner Joseph c.
Brown. former mayor and postmaster Of
Montpelier. ~ secretary Of the committee.
Mr.. Brown has . wsil.organissd ONCE at
the state House, which will enable him to
carry on the work promptly and ehFiciently
and which will be centrally located for the
committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-17
TRAINS STALLED IN SNOW
storm Cripples Scrvtce-Men B0und for
Dairymen's Meeting Taken Back
to Montpelier.

MONTPELIER. Jan. 15-Worst blizzard OF
the season hit central Vermont to-
day and Is still In progress at ten o'clock
Train service on the Central Vermont and
connecting lines Is crippled. Montpelier
e. Wells River did not get connections
from the Boston & Maine tonight. Tho
milk train due here at noon on the Cen
trail Vermont arrived little after six.
but when II went to Montpelier Junction
Il was stalled In the snow and the passen-
gers who were en- route to Burlington
for the Dairymen's meeting were about
$50 o'clock brought back here.
The southbound New England States
Limited lost considerable time until the
snowplow overlook It and then II made
good time to white River Junction.
Tho northbound New England States
Limited did not wait for connections at
white River. arriving here after ten
O'Clock. Mail due to leave White River
at leo o. m..did not leave until about nine
O'Clock, waiting for connections.
Trolley service between this city and
Barre 10 also impaired. About Is inches Of
snow fell during the day and q heavy
wind commenced about ave o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-01-17
THROUGH THE ICE.
South Hero Man Has Narrow Escape
Crossing to PIattsburgh.

Crossing to Plattsburgh.
L. NJ. Merrihew Of South Hero. we'll
known in this city, where he Is a frequent
visitor narrowly escaped being drowned
in the lake about nine o'clock Saturday
morning. Mr.. Merrihew. on his way to
Plattsburgh to trade, was driving young
mare hitched to a cutter a short dis
tance from the Flattsburgh shore, when
ne found himself face to face with a wide
crack in the ice.
Being unable to cross the crack because
Of its width, Mr.. Nferrihew drove for
some distance beside it, He had almost
reached Grab Island when he came upon
what he supposed to be a stretch Of per-
fectly good ice. but which was in reality
covered with snow.
He had driven his horse into this snow
but few feet, when the horse was seen
to be sinking. Quickly as possible Mer-
rihew jumped from the cutter on the
solid ice. the reins still in his hands.
Another second or two passed. then
Merrihew found himself in the frigid
water, having been dragged in by the
horse. In this low temperature he strove
successfully to free himself from his
fur coat. In another minute he was
standing on the CONCEALED waters Of Lake
Champlain again. only to have the ice
break under his feet three times as he
attempted to free his horse from the cut
ter.
On the fourth time out, he fortunately
struck a solid landing. and after success.
fully setting the horse free Of the cutter.
was able to get the animal out safely.
Leaving the cutter and robes in the lake,
Merrihew proceeded to Plattsburgh, where
he changed his garb. After relating his
story to friends, several Of whom returned
to the scene of the accident with him,
he was able to fish" the cutter and
robes from the lake.