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Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-07

Marcus Messick, the Valdez tailor was a returning passenger from Cor dova on the steamship Victoria.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-02-07
Total Stiu Lowered

LONDON. Feb. 7.-The loss of life
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
ALASkANS WILL
 BE CALLED BY
 CLASSIFICATION

Considerable speculation has been occasioned over the fact that regis traliOL boards in Alaska were as signed order numbers for draft from the mastIr list prepared at wash ington, Lefore the Questionnaires have been sent out and the men reg istPred given their proper classifi- cations according to their returns. Tie question was today referred to Clptain J. T. Hunt and he answered to tue effect that although the or dec number was assigned, the men would still be called according to classif.calions.
 Should g mans order number be among the ones to be called first, and should he come under one of tn: deierred classifications, when is- suing their call the local boards &Culd skip his number until all numbers of preceding classifica- tiCns Lad been exhausted
 Captain Hunt said today Shat in his opinion the draft men from AL aska would start moving south with in the next sixty days, although the'e Was nothing authentic about that. The draft quota from Alaska will amount ot about $50. The orig inal quota was over seven hundred, but credit has been given for prac- tiCally 150 Who have enlisted from Alaska, and whose cards are in the possession of the local boards. Men from the Interior and Nome sections whn may be certified for service will net be required to report for training until after the opening or navigation next year:
 The statement of Captain Hunt follows.
 "Th- Master List consists of a drawing o: numbers from 1 to 10,- 500 inclusive, which was made in Washington under the direction of -,e Secretary of War, and in ac- ccl dane with the rules and regula- tions prescribed by the President. A SCI edule of this list, containing all of such numbers, arranged in the exact order in which they were drawn, was prepared by the Pro Yost Marshal General. The first
 (Continued on page 4.)
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
WEATHER IDEAL FOR MUNICIPAL
 CARNIVAL

Who ever it was that commanded the weather today not to be too cold or to warm has had his con- mand obeyed, for of all the 365 days in the year there could not be a better one than this for skag- ways first municipal ice carnival.
 And the ice! It is in the pink" oe condition, having been flooded yesterday when the weather was calm and all skaters kept off, and this morning Frank Page and his helper, John Wood, got a bucket and hand sprinkler and sprayed hot water over the surface of the rink. It is some smooth!
 No need to get hungry either, for tho Chilkoot Camp Fire Girls will serve hot dogs" sandwiches, ana coffee in the annex to the old Presbyterian church where skaters and spectators may enjoy a few minutes refreshment inside and out of the cold.
 But why get cold? The city hall, which is just across the street from the rink, will be open to all and will bs warm and cozy offering royal welcome to anyone who wishes to toast his toes before a most comfortable fire.
 The soldier boys are coming too. and q lot og Haines people. All Skagway affairs, which includes dances. carnivals and entertainments a-e highly spoken of in Haines, and 1T is thought that between 60 and 100 people from our neighboring cities will be up tonight on the Peterson to attend the carnival.
 Efforts are being made to se- cure the services of a five-piece or chestra or band, which will in- clude fife and drums, cornet, etc. The committee in charge, consisting of A. c. Blanchard, Oscar Selmer, William Bunting, William Wright, and N. o. Hardy are working hard to provide music and doing things which will make the carnival sue cassful.
 Don't forget the moon, it's just right. t,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20

Berlin, Feb. 20.-From Riga, on the Gulf of Riga in the Bal tic Sea, as far south as Lutsk in the province of Volhynia, German armies are advancing eastward in one continuous line towards the hear: of Russia.
 Hun forces have entered Dvinsk in the province of Vitebsk. A band os Russian soldiers and civilians attempted to blow up the bridge crossing the Dvinsk river, but ow- ing to the advance of the Ger man vanguard, they failed.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
HAVE NO FAITH IN RUSSIA

Amsterdam, Feb. 2O.-"We can nE lnnger believe in the pacific in tcnticns of Russia and we must see tat peace and order prevail in oc- cupied regions and adjoining coun- hies," said foreign minister Herr von Keuhlmann this morning in an address 10 the German Riechstag main committee in explaining the advance of German armies east ward in Russia.
 Ven Keuhlmann said he hoped Gprmany's new war with Russia WcUli strengthen the inclination for peace at Petrograd.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20

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The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20

Yesterday: Max. 31. Mn- IT, TOHay: Part cloudy, calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
AIRNEH DESTROY HUN MILITARY
 STATIONS

London. Feb. 2O.-Naval air men continue their bomabrdment Of docks. airdromes and military stations in Belgium, and have ac- counted for four German airplanes, according to all announcement of the Admiralty today. AS good weather is approaching and is more frequeI {. increased activity will take place in the air as well as on the land.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
GILL POOR THIRD IN NATIONALITY
 PRIMARIES

Seattle, Feb. 20.-Hanson Brad ford and Gill have been nominated in the municipal primary election for mayor. Hanson received about twice the number of votes that were east for Bradford, while the present incumbent, Mayor HI Gill ran a poor third. Organized lobcr backed Bradford. There were many scattering votes, Ralph 4. floor making a good showing.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
FRONT 400 MILES IN LENGTH

London, Feb. 2O.-Germany has not yet replied to the Bolsheyiki offer to accept an enforced peace, her armies having occupied Dvinsk and Lutsk. Today Teuton forces are continuing theiT invasion of Great Russia on a front 400 miles in length from the Gulf of Riga to Lutsk. Destruction and terrorism accompanies the troops.
 Petrograd, Tuesday-Demobiliza- tion Of the Russian army and fleet has been ordered stopped because of
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
WAIT FIR REPORT FROM
 ANCHORAGE

Juneau, Feb. 2O.-The postponed Egiht hCu" hearing met for fifteen minutes today and adjourned to wait for the report from the Anchorage labor union, which is wanted by s. E. Mandell, Anchorage delegate here. The hearing will convene again tomorrow.
 It is understood that labor unions favor no modification of the law.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
ALLIES NOW SUPERIOR ID HUNS ON WEST FRONT
 IN MEN AND EQUIPMENT
Entente More Than Keeps Pace With
 Enemies

Washington, Feb. 20. - Allied military leaders here are informed that ne Entente now are superior to the Teutons on the Western fl ont 10th in men and guns and are ready for any blow which Ger many may choose to make. AL though Germany has transported many thousands of soldiers from Russia to the Western battle line, the Allies have been constantly in- creasiug their forces, and have more han kept pace with their ad- verSary.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
TEUTONS HAVE NJ FAITH
 IN PACIFIC INTENTIONS
 OF BOLSHEv|k RUSSIA Kaiser's Army Heads Eastward on Front 400 Miles in Length Towards
 Heart of Russia

the advance of the German army in an easterly direction.
 It Wes announced today noon that Russian troops have been ordered to resist the German advance and to evacuate their positions only when necessary, destroying all pro perty as they fall back.
 It is believed that very shortly Russia will re-organize her mili- tary fierce again, and with g. new army created for the purpose of de- fense will be able to stem the ris- ing tide of Teutons in Russia.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
PLURALITY 12,503

Seattle, Feb. 2O.-Hanson's plur- ality in the municipal primaries is 12,50S, while Mayor Hiram Gill boiled only SO21. In the election 1t is expected that many scattering votes for other candidates will be cqst f,l Hanson or Bradford, com oletely showing under Gill.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
MONTANA RATIFTES AMEND
 MENT

Helena. Feb. 20.-Montana to- day ratified the national Prohibi- ton amendmet which was recently passed by Congress.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
FUNERAL MRS. BAKER
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Tomorrow afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Chloe Baker will be held in the Presbyterian church, the remains leaving the undertaking parlors at o'clock. Anyone wishing to see the body may do so tomorrow ire noon but the casket will not be opened in the church.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
GERMAN ARMY BEGINS INVASION OF RUSSIA
DESTROYS
 CHINESE CITY SWATO

cipal buildings of the city and many dwellings are threatened. Peo- pie were made homeless by the score, and there Is much suffering from the cold.
 Swatow is a city of 35,OOO inhabi- tants. - il
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20
BILLION
 APPROPRIATION

Washington, Feb 2O.-The great est appropriation in the history of congress is being framed by the House Military Affairs commit toe for work of the war department during the next fiscal year. Pres ent .stimates place the appropria- tiou ct seven billion dollars.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-02-20

Tokyo, Feb. 2O.-Two thousand persons were killed and injured by an earthquake which today practical ly destroyed the Chinese city of Swatow, according to g message from Hong Kong.
 Fires are raging in the prin-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
EACH NEW SWORD is BLESSED
Japanese, Past Masters in Art of Max
ing Weapons, Offer Them When
Completed to Goddess.

That the japanese are past masters
in the art of swordmaking is proved by
the splendid weapons, equal to those
Of Toledo and Damascus, which they
turn out. The actual method of sword
making in Japan is jealousy guarded,
an extraordinary feature Of the indus
try being the religious ceremony which
accompanies every process Of their
manufacture. The walls Of every
swordmaking shop in Japan will be
found to be covered with allegorical
representations of the swordmakers
and the chief goddess of the Shintos.
Even the final processes Of polishing
and sharpening are characterized by
certain religious ceremonies, and final
~ the weapons are offered, one by one,
to the sword god to be blessed, says
London Tft-Bits. This ceremony con-
sists in placing theSswOrds in front Of
the goddess of the ShintOs on the wall,
with an offering of sake, rice and
sweetmeats, after which prayer scrolls
are read and blessing upon the work is
invoked.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
ALBANY

Mrs. Matte Anderson visited in Or
leans last week.
Tommy Fisher has resumed his
work in the creamery.
Elmer George has returned from a
trip to New Hampshire,
Will Stone has rented J. D. Kel-
ley's farm and moved there.
Arson Davis has had gas light in
stalled in his house and barn.
Miss Cochran of East Albany is
caring for Mrs. J. B. Darling.
Lloyd Shute is driving the mill
team in the place of Mr.. Stone.
Judge F. W. Tenney was in New
port on business one day last week.
The selectmen will meet at the
town clerks office Tuesday, Jan. 90
Hilda Dawson of Craftsbury spent
the weekend with Barbara Fletcher.
Henry Stone and daughter, Bessie,
of Glover were recent visitors at E.
Stones.
Mrs. J. B. Darling was taken sud-
denly i'll Friday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. M. Goddard.
The remains of William Bennett of
Irasburg were brought here Saturday
and buried in the village cemetery.
A. R. Miles and daughter, Efie,
were in st. Johnsbury recently, where
Miss Effie had an operation on her
throat.
DR.. Cleasby of Orleans was called
in consultation in the case of Mrs.
Leila Tucker, who is i'll at the home
Of Arson Davis.
The annual donation and oyster sup
per will be held at the M. E. church
Tuesday evening, Jan. %. There will
be a speaker Everyone is invited to
attend.
Harry A. Pike, graduate optome-
trist and eyesight specialist of Brat
tleboro, will be in Albany Wednesday
and Thursday, Jan. % and "a. In
quire at D. H. Hackett's store. 23
News has been received here of the
death OF James E. Mccartney on Dec.
10 at his home at Inglewood, Cal,
where he has resided for about Is
years. He will be pleasantly remem-
bered by our older residents.
Harry Marshall received word Of
the death Of his brother in Provi-
dence, r. I. He left here only few
days ago and the body was found in
his room, death resulting from gas
asphyxiation. The body will be
brought to his home in Craftsbury
for burial.
The entertainment given by the
Junior League under the direction of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
THE THREE. GRAF

he was getting better, but on We'd
nesday telegram came that he was
worse. Mr.. Hartman left at once
but did not get there before Paul had
passed away. Further notice will be
given later.
NORTH CRAFTSBURY
Miss Mary Dustan is quite i'll.
Mrs. Charles Root is suffering with
erysipelas in her face.
Miss Bessie Lane was able to re-
turn to school Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Estelle were visitors
in Hardwick Thurdays.
Mrs. Sadie Cowles is at East
Craftsbury with her sister, Mrs. Har-
riman.
Rev. Peterson was called to ST.
Johnsbury Saturday to attend the fu-
neral of a friend.
Edmund Root has returned to his
work in Morrisville until Uncle Sam
needs him more somewhere else.
The agricultural meeting and the
economics school were we'll attended
and it was truly great loss to any
who were unable to attend.
Harry A. Pike, graduate optome-
trist and eyesight specialist of Brat
tleboro will be at the Orleans House
from Saturday to Monday, Jan. 10
to p. Regular visits. 2-3p
ACADEMY NOTES.
The school has purchased a SER
vice flag.
A great deal of our time this week
was taken up listening to the inter-
esting and helpful lectures given by
the extension school which was held
here.
On account Of the storm and Sc
we're cold weather only about 60 at
tended the alumni banquet.
Quite a number of students did not
return for the three days last week.
A gloom fell upon us all when we
entered the school room Friday af-
ternoon and saw the black star on
our service flag and Miss Bailey told
us one of our number, Paul Harri-
man, had given his life for his coun-
try.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
ALL THE ALBANYS

Mrs. Craig Friday evening, was very
much enjoyed by everyone. Mrs.
Craig and the girls wish to thank
those who loaned their property, or
otherwise helped. In spite of the
weather the results were adequate
for the needs Of the league.
SOUTH ALBANY
John Conner, who has been i'll, is
better.
| Mrs. Will Greaves and Howard
have been very ill with grip.
| Mrs Eta Calderwood has been
suffering with bronchial trouble
C. E. Anderson and family spent
New Years with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wylie in Glover.
Bonnie Kidder was called to Iras-
| burg last week by the illness and
death of his father.
Mrs C. A. Wilson returned Mon
: day after spending two weeks with
| her parents in Canada.
! William J. Graham, who has been
| spending a few days at his old home,
| left Tuesday for Auburndale, Mass.
Mrs. Fred Chase, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| A. G.. Williams, left for Detroit Fri
day.
The ladies cooperating with this
! branch of the Red Cross are asked to
bring sandwiches to the church vestry
Friday evening.
Leo Williams left Wednesday of
loo ST
He is one of the "a young men from
U. V. M. appointed by the military
commandant Major Harry A. Leon
haueser, to attend the third officers
| training camp. These men were or
| dered to report to the commanding
general of the 10th division on Jan.
| 9Th
! Word has been received from Har-
J old w. Graham that he took the avia-
ton and U. S. Marines examinations
in Detroit and was rejected owing to
a heart difficulty, and he has now en-
| listed in the Goth Engineers at Co.
| lumbus Barracks, Columbus, Ohio.
| the American University about six
weeks and then leaves for France.
Come to the church vestry Friday
evening and give the Red Cross a
boost and gain for yourself an eve
ming of enjoyment. For with Alden
Phillips, the gifted crayon artist, and
several others from outside, whose
names will appear on the program it
sure will be worth while. You are
cordially invited to remain after the
entertainment for a social chat and
to wend your way to the dining room
where a Hoover lunch will be served
to all.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
Charcoal Made in Dominica.

Charcoal is much used in Dominica,
probably because there is plenty Of
cheap labor to burn it. Most of it is
made far up the rivers and brought
down then in heavy native dugOUt ca
noes. The charcoal is first packed in
little bark baskets about the size of a
strawberry basket. Several hundred
Of these are then loaded upon the boat
and tied down with some sort of fiber !;
a man takes his place in the stern and
the craft starts on a long journey at
the rate of perhaps mile an hour
To an American it looks as though it
must have taken a week to pile up the
load, while a breath of wind might
knock it all in the water, but the car
goes always seem to arrive safely in
port.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
Teaching for Future Endeavor.

If the teacher knew what field Of
endeavor each pupil would seek in la
ter life, he would be greatly helped in
making school plans. In the case Of
boys he can rarely know, for the en-
pigments of men are many and unlike
and unforeseen circumstances often
determine what their vocation is to be-.
In the case Of girls, however, the diff
Guilty is not so great, for of hundred
girls more than eighty will become
homemakers; they constitute so large
a group with a common life business
that special studies and methods
adapted to their needs may fairly be
required Of all.-Youth's Companion.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
GLOVER CLEANING

Mrs. R. o. Buchanan and Chester
returned to Burlington Wednesday.
Mrs. L. L. Hastings had the mis-
fortune to lose her horse last week.
Gladys Cameron and Phyllis Uric
visited friends in Orleans last week.
The Sunday school Offering for
Armenian and Syrian Relief totaled
$11.1O.
Nelson Stevens, who has been
threatened with pneumonia, is i'm
proving.
Harry Humphrey is at pumpkin
Island, Boston harbor, for naval
training.
Mrs. A. A. Webster and daughters
recently visited Mrs. Elmer Slack of
West Derby.
The Red Cross met Friday with
Miss Clara Young and work was
done on surgical shirts.
Mrs. Emily Baker and Marie Baker
have gone to Florida to spend the
winter with Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Dutton, who
have been living with William S..
their son, George.
The annual church meeting was held
Wednesday at the hall with a dinner.
David Barber was elected a member
of the church committee and g. H.
Uric, chorister, and Gladys Cameron,
organist.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09

Traveller Hits Upon Plan to Make IL
Unnecessary to Turn His Time
piece Forward or Back.

The average commercial traveller
who Journeys about the United States
has to keep q close watch on his time
piece to see that it is telling the truth
There is an hours difference in time
when you enter and leave some cities,
and it's an important matter that you
dO not forget to set your watch back
or forward an hour, according to which
way you are travelling. If you over
look it you may miss train.
An express official who travels al
most all the time and is so busy that
he sometimes fOrgetS to change his
watch at Detroit, Mich, for instance,
or at Dodge City, Ia, has frequently
had an experience of this kind. Some
times he has arrived an hour ahead Of
time, or perhaps an hour after q train
mas left, giving him time enough for
reflection.
Recently he conceived the idea of
making his watch tell all four DIFF
ferent times-Eastern, Central, Noun
tain and Pacific. He went to jeweler
and had extra hour hands put on his
timepiece-each Of a different color,
so that he can recognize it at q glance,
on the face of his watch. For in
stance, the ordinary hour-hand, set
at Eastern time, is silver; blue hand,
set an hour back, represents Central
time; red hand, for Mountain time,
is set two hours back, and a green
hour-hand three hours back, represents
Pacific time.
You can do this to your own watch.
The jeweler will make a set Of hands
of these cOlOrs and alter your watch
for a consideration of few dollars.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
CRAFTSBURY

Mrs. Eva Noodle is confined to her
bed by illness.
Bernice Allen returned to Under
hill, where she is teaching, Saturday
Alfred Stratton and Clarence En-
| cry returned from Waterbury Fri
day.
Mrs. Sadie Robbins has gone to
Gardner, Mass, to spend a few
weeks.
Balch, Bliss and Percy Keir were
numbered among the sick of last
week.
The village schools were not in
session Monday on account of stove
repairing.
Eta Smith returned to Massachu-
sets where she is taking teacher
training Friday.
The whole community is saddened
by the death of Paul Hartman in
military camp, Friday.
Several letters and cards of thanks
from different soldiers were read in
church Sunday by the pastor, for the
gift of Christmas bags sent to SOL
diers from this town.
EAST CRAFTSBURY
Mrs. Sadie Cowles is helping at the
home of her sister, Mrs. II. l.. Har-
riman, for the present
Communion was observed Sunday.
Two were baptized and three were
received into church membership.
On New Years day Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wylie entertained Chas. White
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wylie and C. E. Anderson and fam
lily.
The Sunday school has reorganized
with the following officers: Superin-
tendent, Ora Anderson; assistant
superintendent, Will Anderson; sec
rotary, Miss Tia Uric; treasurer,
Howard Findlay; pianist, Miss Maud
Bailey.
The whole community was sadden
ed when the news came of the death
Of Paul Hartman at Camp Greene,
n. c., on Jan. Sd. He had been i'll
with measles, and the word came that
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-01-09
For INDIGESTION.

For q severe attack of indigestion
there is nothing better than hot water
and soda. A cupful Of hot water with
teaspoonful of soda in it should be
taken as hot as can be swallowed.
The remedy can be made even more
effective by adding a few drops Of es-
sence Of peppermint to the hot water
and soda. This makes a very power
full SODA mint tablet indeed. If the
indigestion is accompanied by slight
nausea, aromatic spirits of ammonia
often gives relief. Put half a teaspoon
full in third of glass of water. This
can be repeated at the end Of half an