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Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
EDITOR IS DECLARED
 DANGEROUS EXTREMIST

CHICAGO: Declaring that J. A. Nc Donald, of Seattle. editor of "The In- dustrial Worker" is a dangerous ex- tremist," Charles F. Clyne, United States district attorney here, today opposed motion for a reduction in bail in the cases of Mcdonald, Charles Achleigh, San Francisco. and A. D.. Kimball, Phoenix. Ariz. The men were among the 106 members of the I. w., w. who were indicted for se- dition and disloyalty. They are held in jail because unable to raise the $1O.OOO bail demanded of each.
 MT. Clyne handed Judge Landis a letter written by Mcdonald. in which the latter said he was amazed that any member of the l. w. w. should de- sire to become citizen of the United States. Attorneys for the men claimed that iail life was breaking their health. Judge Landis took the appli- cation under advisement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Claim Bapaume Captured

BERLIN. March 25.-The war of flee today announced the capture of Bapaume English divisions freshly brought up failed to bring decision in favor of the enemy. The statement says that the English troops were de- feated and are streaming westward near Bapaume. The enemy again were again defeated and are streaming northeast of l,apaume. The German troops broke through and drove the enemy back by way of ipres and Sally.
 Hot fighting is in progress for pos rnSsion of Combles. Nesles was storm ed during the evening and strong pc sitions west of the canal were cap tured. Chaulney has also been captur- ed.
 The German war office report says that 45,00O British and French troops have been captured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
iIASKtNS ARE SEEING
 SERVICE WITH UNCLE SAM

WASHINGTON: George k. Goshaw formerly deputy United States mar shal at Nome and afterward occupy Division, has enlisted for service in the tank army. He was immediately detailed for training as an officer in that department. He left for Camp Meade, near Annapolis, Md. today.
 Judge J. J. Finnegan. of Seward. contemplates similar action.-Em- pire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Americans Take
 No Part in Battle

LONDON, March 25.-"At North Peronne," says an official statement tonight from the British lines in France, "the enemy attacks were de- Ivered with the greatest violence against our lines on the river Tor tille, a tributary to the Somme. Our troops on this portion of the line have been withdrawn and are fighting on new positions. Our troops are holding their line on the river Somme to Per onne"
 Describing the great struggle the French Havres correspondent says, "The British retired slowly in good order, eeding ground foot by foot, to strong position prepared months ago. In the later stages of the battle nine ty-seven German division ware engag- ed. Thus the German command was forced to concentrate against the British front half their forces at their disposal on the whole western front.
 "The losses to the enemy were ter rible, whole columns of the grey clad lines melting away under the terrific fire of machine guns, artillery and rifles. Time after time the German troops charged the British positions only to be swept back in confusion with appalling losses. The arrival of Fresh troops forced the British out of the second and third lines to new defenses in the rear. where they were able to hold their lines against all at tempts to dislodge them.
 "Never in the history of the world has there been such a gigantic strug- gle for supremacy between armed na- tions. The roar of the big guns was deafening, and the rattle of machine guns, the whir of the low-fying air planes, and the crash of exploding bombs made an inferno that will not be erased from the minds of the par ticipants during their lives. Hundreds of airplanes flew low over the enemy lines firing with deadly effect upon the enemy artillerymen. and doing deadly execution with bombs. Many airplanes engaged in combat high in the air, ducking and spiraling to gain a temporary advantage over an ene- my flyer"
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Battle Resumed Today

LONDON, March 25.-Gen. HaiQ reports today that the first hostile at tacks this morning were delivered north of South Bapaume. Gen. Haig said the battle continues with great violence to the north and south of Bapaume. Yesterday evening power full attacks were repulsed with heavy enemy losses. At only one point did they reach the British trenches, where they were immediately forced to evac- uate. Elsewhere the enemy's attacks were stopped by rife fire with the aid of machine guns by the British and he was driven back with great loss.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
No Americans Fighting

AMERICAN ARMY, March 25.- No American regiments have as yet participated with the British in meet ing the German drive it is stated here today. The American soldiers on the Foul front were very indignant when German official wireless reports re- garding the defeat of the Franco-Am- erican reserve forces were picked up this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
SEWARD MAY BOND CITY
 TO BUILD LEVEES

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 23.- Delegate Sulzer secured permission from congress Saturday for the town of Seward to issue bonds to build le- wees and make arrangements to pre- vent a repetition of last summers s flood, when glacial stream ran ram- pant through the city doing great amount of damage. The city is out of debt and has about $500 in the treasury.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

PARIS. March 25.-The German monster cannon. which has been bom- barding Paris the past twenty four hours was discovered by allied airmen today concealed in a wood in St. Go- bain, 76 miles from Paris. The bom- bardment ceased today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Make Gallant Defense
BRITISH ARMY, March 25.--'

BRITISH ARMY, March 25.--"So far the British have used few troops other than those holding the front line. These shock troops have made as gallant defense as was ever recorded in the annals of the British army and as result they have en- abled the main hody of troops to fall back deliberately and occupy positions which had been prepared long before the German offensive began"
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Attacks Lessen

LONDON, March 25.-While the allies have been temporarily forced back at some points the utmost con- fidence exists that the German ad- vance has been checked and that the allied lines will hold their new po- sitions. The assault of yesterday has been so costly to the enemy that the advantage gained can hard ly repay him for his losses. and the attacks are lessening in violence all ready.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The referendum vote taken by the National Chamber of Commerce on resolutions favoring an economic boy colt of Germany after the war. un- less she reduces her ornaments. re- suited in .204 in favor to l54 against it. The Merchants Association of New York City voted unanimously against the proposal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Offensive Continues

PARIS. March 25.-A French of- fcial statement says: "The German offensive is continuing between Crois- elles and Tergnier with violent fight ing, in which the Germans are said to have used twenty-seven divisions. The English resistance is very effective and the German losses are very heavy. The fighting line has been brought back to about six or seven kilometers behind the third line, but the utmost confidence exists that the invaders will be checked"
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Chaulney Been Taken


 BERLIN, March 25.-The war of flee reports that between the Somme and Disc our troops are fighting their way forward. Chaulney has been talk en. Our booty in war material is en- ormous. The English in their retire. ment are burning the French towns and villages. We have bombarded the fortress at Paris with long range guns.
 A gigantic struggle is taking place for Mapaume, and battles are in pro- gross at Transloy, Combles and Maur- epas lines. The Somme has been cross ed at many points in our attack be- tween Peronne and Ham.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

Porto Rico wen dry" at midnight of the End, as a result of pOpdlar vote in July The act prohibits the i'm portation. manufacture. sale, or gift of indicating liquors or drugs. A To- cal law permits the manufacture and sale of beer containing not more than ? l-2 per cent of alcohol.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
WHOLE FAMILY JOINS
 LOCAL RED CROSS

Dr. Jos. Slverman, chairman of the letter from Latouche on the steam hip Aia.ka. containing four dollars for membership in the local Red Cross chapter from Thos. w. Blakney. Mrs. l.. k. Blakney. Della Blakney. and T. Kline.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Line Holding Firm

LONDON. March 25.-Despite the repeated German assaults the British line is holding firm along the Ba- paume front dispatch from Gen. Haig reported late this afternoon. The enemy is suffering tremendous losses in an attempt to take the reserve trenches and have been repulsed as fast as an offensive is launched.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Ham and PerOnne Taken

LONDON, March 25.-American' French and English regiments which were rushed up from the southwest to reinforce the allied counter attacks were thrown back on Caulney, today's official German statement says. Also Ham and Peronne have fallen into the Germans hands. The Germans claim to have captured ae.000 pris- oners and 600 guns since the huge of- fensive started.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The Clay Products Company is a corporation organized to engage in the business of making bricks and other clay products at Nenana. Alas ka. This company has first-class bed of clay on ground located near the railroad. The product will be ship ped into Fairbanks and other markets along the railroad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
ITALY CLOSES WAR LOAN

ROME: The fifth national war loan closed yesterday. The subscriptions in Italy reached 5,OOO,OOO, 900 lire, with results in some cities not yet rpeort- ed. Subscriptions from Italians abroad also are not included. When these re- ports are received it is expected that the total will be 6,0OO.0OO,000 lire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Germans Driven Back

BERLIN, March 25.-The German forces crossed the Somme River south of Peronne between the city and Lign- court, but were driven back to the east bank by counter attacks.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

Arrangements have been made by the Petersburg Packing Company with the Independent Fisheries tom- pany for the establishment of buy ing agency at Petersburg. Alaska. The company will operate three halibut SC thoOuprs.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
VALDEZ BOYS ENLIST
 WITH ANCHORAGE SQUAD

Four Valdez patriots enlisted al Anchorage last week for service in the Alaska contingent. and will be on the steamship Admiral Watson en route for the states tonight. Those en- listing are Harry Ober, Philip Zhar' off. Fabian Miller and Bob Sharts. All are we'll known young men. Robert sharts having formerly been employ ed in the Prospector for some time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Renew BOmbardment

PARIS, March 25.-Long range bOmbardment of Paris was resumed this afternoon but was interrupted af- ter the second shot. After two more shots were fired the bombardment was again suspended
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
French Give Aid

PARIS. March 25.-The French troops went to the assistance of the sorely pressed British and took over a sector of the battlefront the war of flee announces. In the region of Noy- or and on the right bank of the Disc heavy fighting with the Germans is in progress.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

Jack Dalton, Jr., son of Jack Dalton of Cordova is among the vol- unteers en route to the States to- night. Mir. Dalton ST., is an old timer in the country having been engaged in packing for . number of years.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Calm and Confident

LONDON, March 25.-"The em- pire stands calm and confident in it's soldiers" was the message the king wired General Haig today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Gen. Haig Confident

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 25.-- Gen. Haig is holding the great Ger man drive of ninety-seven divisions with only twenty-seven divisions. He is confident that the German advance is checked
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The Ferro-Concrete Shipbuilding Corporation will construct, at Redon- do Beach. California. a concrete ship 300 feet in length, and having a ca pacity of $500 tons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

w. F. Mills of Sitka, has purchased the clam cannery belonging to J, H.. Long and II. T. Trinp. The cannery will be enlarged and operations will start as soon as possible.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Fight Against Great Odds

BRITISH ARMY, France, Mar. 25. During the recent fighting on the western front the Germans used di- vision for every two thousand yards of front. there being approximately one German division against every battalion of the British troops.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The south African diamond output last year is reported to be 2.902. 2.416 carats, valued at $38.565,O9O. The production for 1917 exceeded that of 1916 by 556,O86 carats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

German Advance Reported
 BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, Mar. 25.-A further advance by the Ger mans late Sunday afternoon is report ed at some points on the front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
DAVIDSON RE.APPOINTED

WASHINGTON: Nominations by President Wilson included Charles F.. Davidson. of Alaska, surveyor general of Alaska, for reappointment
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Heavy Fighting Continues

PARIS, March 25.-The heaviest fighting continues today around Ba- paume near Peronne. where the Brit ish fronts join. So far every British counter attack has succeeded.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Artillery Battle On

Artillery Battle On AMERICAN ARMY, France. Mar. artillery activity prevailed on the Foul front during the night, the American guns heavily shelling the enemy and doing consid- erable damage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
GERMAN ADVANCE NOW CHECKED
Wilson Congratulates Haig

Wilson COngratulates Haig
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 25.- President Wilson today cabled Gen. Haig congratulating him on the won- derful stand made by the British troops against the German offensive, and predicting a final allied victory.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
French Lines Intact

PARIS, March 25.-An official statement says that the French front is still intact.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The receipts of the Treasary De partnsnt from the sale of var saving and thrift stamps, up to February 2s, anoaptad to $70.e0Q,Q00.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
British Stand at SOmme

LONDON, March 25.--The British troops are still holding the line on the Somme river to PerOnne.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
MONSTER GUN
 HID IN WOODS Allied Flyers Uncover Secret of Huge Cannon Which Has Been Throw
 ing Shells Into Paris

BERLIN, March 25.-Paris has been bombarded by German long range guns according to an official communication issued today
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25
Baker Confers With George

Baker COnferS Wfth GeOFKe
 LONDON, March 25.-Secretary of War Baker conferred with Lloyd George an hour this morning, discus sing the present offensive on the west front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-03-25

The stomach is a greater cause o poverty than the sword.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
GRATEFUL FOR COLD WATER
Thirsty Fighters Went On Their Way
Blessing the Thouohtfulness Of
That Red cross Worker.

There was plenty Of water in Z, but
adm mug of 1t was more deadly than
. German machine gun. It's imposed
bic to push two or three hundred thou.
sand soldiers back and forth over q
locality, especially when half Of them
are Germans and there isn't time to
clean up after they have been de.
feated. and keep the water supply un-
affected. And when as is the case
often. the water wasn't very pure to
begin with. it's not at all wise to daily
with the idea Of drinking It. But what
can you do when you've been out all
day fighting and pursuing Germans
and your canteen's empty and the roof
Of your mouth feels like a vulcanized
scrubbing board?
That's the thought that came to q
Red Cross field service man during
the hottest lighting In August. 1t was
hot In two senses. The bullets flew
and the sun melted. And the Red
Cross man took out his largest mar
mite and filed it with water that was
cool and purified. He kept it full all
day and every soldier that passed that
way had a drink Of twHer. 1t was
twater they wanted just then. A little
Initiative on the part of one man made
the soldiers as he himself put 1t lab
surdly grateful" But after struggling
across fields and roads all day in the
hot sun, well-well men do become alb
surdly grateful for q drink of cool
water.-From Red Cross Scrapbook.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
SMASHING All Records.

The knell Of such musical German
propaganda as die Wacht am Rhein"
and Deutschland Uber Allies" was
sounded the other day when more than
1890 monograph records embracing
these and similar airs were destroyed
by committee of women acting I'M
der the auspices of the National Phono-
graph Records Recruiting corps. The
records were reduced to fragments
with hammers at the corps headquar-
tiers. Aside from Kidding the country
Of all German records that SAVIOR of
propaganda. the primal purpose-of the
organization is the gathering up Of all
Stacker records" In the country for
the entertainment Of American boys in
the front-line trenches. To this end a
Stacker drive for records will be
launched next week.-New York Sun.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
WELL SATISFIED WITH FIND.
Columbus Releseed Over Belief Thss
Natives He Found N America
Would Maize Decd chhsejsaa

Columbus landed On small island,
zone Of the Lucayes, called IN the In
dian language Guanahani." the Intrepid
navigator aftsrward wrote. Later the
island was called San Salvador, and
now l. known ~ watlins's island.
There was discovered IN Spain In
1925 the manuscript supposed 10 b
Las Casas' abridgement Of Columbus'
Journal Of his drst voyage to America,
and from this We have some interest
ing details Of the actual circumstances
surrounding the discovery Of the new
world.
The people Of the island straight
way collected together when Colum-
bus landed, according to this Journal.
Here follow his precise words:
AS l saw that they were very
friendly to Us and perceived that they
could be much more easily converted
to our holy faith BY gentle means than
by force. presented them With some
red caps and strings Of beads to wear
upon the neck and many other uifles
of small value. wherewith they were
much delighted and became wonder.
fully attached to "a"
Columbus comments that the people
appeared to him to be very poor be-
cause they went about naked he
noted that all the natives he saw were
young. none being above thirty years,
and that all Of them had nne physique
and short. straight hair. He believed
they were from the continent and was
Of the opinion that they would make
good Christians. as they appeared to
have no religion at all.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
CORN coBs FOUND OF VALUE
Hitherto Waste Material May d utiL
lied 70 Coed Advantage WDsen
the War 70 Qvee.

Rrsparsd by tile United States Depart
ment OF ASricultufe.)
Corn cobs-a great waste product n
the worlds greatest corn-producing
nation-have been made to Yield ad-
hesfve gum and other useful sub
stances In quantities suhicient to form
the nucleus Of a profitable and impor-
tant industry.
In addition to adhesive gum, expert
ments have produced cellulose, and
glucose. both of which have many COM
mercial uses. The glucose 30 produced
crystallizes well. and 1t IL believed can
be used In the same ways as crystal
line glucose from starch. Manufac-
ture Of alcohol by the fermentation of
corn cob glucose appears practicable
II sulphuric acid is obtainable
cheaply.
To utilize corn cobs commercially q
large and costly plant would be neces-
sary and the bureau chemistry Of
the federal department Of agriculture
does not advise any enterprise of the
sort in wartime.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
VICTOR OVER CHINESE DRAGON
Ameriean.aaaSs aaetors,vesss Ar Win
ming Way % Popularity In Land
Of Conservation.

Way back before the year I they
used to build high stone walls around
he dues in China to keep out the ex-
ponents Of civilization. Today they aFe
tearing down these walls, breaking
them up into fine pieces. and using
them to build highways that will en-
able their now progressive govern
ment to make the best use Of the
Amesican-made motortrucks which
China 10 beginning to utilize.
This IL. perhaps, a. striking q COM
ment on the economic and political
changes that are taxing place within
this interesting country a. has come
out Of China in q long time. The cred
It for such progressive policies Is given
In the main to DR.. George E. Norris,
famous explorer and political adviser
to the Chinese republic, IN exchange
states. Doctor Norris has succeeded
In substituting lot Of new American
ideas for the superstitions and conser-
vatism Of the one-time heather Chi
nee" And now II 10 the motortruck
that has gained his championship.
A considerable number of trucks are
now In use in China, and they are do
ing everything required Of them with
remarkable efficiency. In spite OF the
difficulty Of securing skilled drivers
and competent mechanics in that part
Of the world.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
New German Drying Process.

The so-called Krayseska method, q
new means Of drying eggs. fruit Juice
and blood, has been demonstrated be-
fore the food authorities in Berlin and
found worth exploiting to a large ex-
tent. The drying is done in a large
iron cylinder five meters in diameter,
in which pair Of big metal wings are
quickly rotating. driven by a steam
turbine. The fluid is dashed to foam
and dried by the aid of hot current
Of air that is continually passed
through the cylinder. The dried prod
uct is in the form Of powder. which
will keep for long time and can be
most economically transported. The
dried products 60 through no chemical
process and are directly soluble in wa
ter. Drying plants Of this type for
treating about 10000 eggs day will
be erected shortly In Berlin and
Bucharest.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28

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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
Practical Jimmy.

Ny little cousin went away with his
mother to visit his aunt in the country.
His mother went In fear and trembling
at the thought of how he would mis-
behave. But to her surprise he was
angelic during the whole visit-always
did as he was told and never misbe-
haved. AS soon as he entered his own
home, however, he was his natural self
again.
"Why, Jimmy" she said, "you were
60 good while you were away, why do
you start acting badly now?'
whats home for?" asked Jimmy
Chicago Tribune.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-11-28
Novel Contribution Box.

A Minnesota man has invented q
novel contribution box for churches.
II q person drops in a quarter or more
there is silence; IL he contributes a
dime bell rings; nickel sounds a
whistle. II an unfortunate pretends
to be asleep when the box is passed.
It wakens him with watchman's rat
tie. It ia said that Nebraska man
has perfected an invention which en-
sbles the user Of a party telephone
to identify any other subscriber who
may be listening to his conversation.
Even the milder transgressions are
becoming impossible.