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The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
.FIREMEN ID PUT ON
 \ MINSTREL SHOW

At the meeting of the fire depart ment last night, vote of thanks was extended to the committee having in charge the New Years dance.
 A committee consisting of H. U, Bollinger. Fred Fuller and J. NJ. Elm perly was appointed to make arrange ments for a smoker to be given in the near future.
 It was decided to put on minstrel show sometime in the near future for the benefit of the department. The management of the affair was placed Fn the hands of l.. c. Better, who will gather the talent together, and he promises to provide an entertainment that will put to shame all previous at, tempts along this line. There is con- siderable talent in Cordova, including some excellent singers. dancers and comedians, and with the material at hand it is expected that a most credit able performance will be forthcoming.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

officer; F. H. Schwartztoze, fourth officer; J. H. Benson. chief engineer; R. NJ. Roberson, 1st asst. engineer; c. F. Robinson. End asst. engineer; J. H. Mitchell, third asst, engineer: S. E. Hutchins, 4th asst engineer.
 The officers of the electrical depart. ment are First Lieutenant II. w. Gregg, of the U. S. Signal Corps, officer in charge; Henry Winter, cable engineer; J. H. Brock, cable electri- clan; c. B. Howe. quartermaster's .agent
 The Burnside made a quick trip from Seattle, having left there Jan. '2, Her run from Ketchikan was made in record time. She left that place at F:47 on the evening of Jan. 5, and ar rived here at 12:25 today, having covered the distance in ? days 16 hours and 3S minutes.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
CORDOVA SCENES TO BE SHOWN
 AT FAIR

Photographer E. A. Hegg will leave on this trip south of the steamer Alameda for San Francisco, where he expects to install an exhibit at the Panama-Paciic Exposition. He will take with him several hundred mega tives of scenes in Cordova and through out the Copper River valley. As many of these views are works of art and have been favorably commented on by the those from the states who have been fortunate enough to get them. the advantage of such an exhibit is apparent
 Mir. Hegg is making the trip to the fair under the auspices of the local Chamber of Commerce and if possi. ble it will be arranged so that he se- cures the necessary wall space for the AASPiaSt III Aht buliulHB WHICH houses the Alaskan exhibit and in connection
 tn the one sent out from Cordova.
 By adding this rare collection of views to Cordova's exhibit the Copper River valley will be possibly better represented at the exposition then any other one section of Alaska. These pictures will give the people of the
 tates an idea of the beautiful scenery in the north, and correct erroneous impressions as to climate and actual conditions prevailing here. From an educational standpoint alone Mir. Hegg's display will do considerable good, and at the same time should be the means of attracting many people 70 this country during the coming year.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
LOCAL JOTTiNGs.

HIary Logan, section foreman at Mile IS. came in on the train this af- ternoon.
 Tom McKinnon, of Idltarod, was an arrival on this afternoons train from the interior
 M. ]. Kearney, manager of the Are tic Lumber Co, will leave on the Ala meda for business trip to the states.
 Rev. J, l.. Mcbride returned from trip to Mile 39.
 E. P. Harwood will leave on the Al ameda for Seattle, where he will enroll as student in the University of Washington.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
BILLY RoWE'S CONDITION
 IS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED

Capt. A. E. Lathrop had a letter from our former townsman, William Rowe, written in a hospital at Vic. toria, B. C., on December 2S, in which he states that it was eighteen months ago that night he was shot in Cordo- va by Dan Reeder, and although 1t had frequently been predicted that his time on earth was short, he was feel ing fairly well under the circum- stances. He is still confined to bed, but says his condition has improved somewhat during the past month Billy would like to be back here and bends his best regards to all of his Cordoya friends.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
TURKS FEAR INTERNAL STRIFE AS WELL AS ATTACKS
 FR0M OUTSIDE

SOFIA, Jan. 8-Dispatches received here from Constantnope says that the situation there is very alarming and is rapidly growing worse It is ap- parent that the local authorities are fcarn of in terna disturbances of serious nature as we'll as attacks from the outside. All the archives of state have been packed ready for instant removal and the funds of the treasury likewise in readiness for immediate transportation. To meet the possible necessity of quick movement a locomotive is being kept constantly under steam and ready to move the boks, papers treasure and government officials to Adrianople at an instant's notice
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
S|ECES CONSTITUTE
 MILITARY OPERATIONS

LONDON, Jan. 8-Aside from the continued Russian pursuit of the Turkish forces, defeated in Caucasus, and the continuation of the Russian ad- vance through the Carpathian passes into Bukowna, siege warfare, with intermittent artillery duels is prevalent everywhere east and west The wea- ther conditions throughout the entire fighting zone Tn France, Belgium, Poland Galicia, are extremely bad, and prevent any extensive movements on the part of the begerants
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
R. R. COMMISSION CONFERS WITH
 1 A N [

WASHINGTON, Jan. S-Secretary Lane and William Edes. Thomas Riggs, Jr., and Lieutenant Mears. con. stituting the entire membership of the Alaska Engineering Commission, met in conference today the subject of the conference being the forthcom- ing report of the commission. While no official announcement has been made on the subject, it is predicted that the report will be handed to the president and secretary within a very short time.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
MANY GOING OUTSIDE
 ON STEAMER ALAMEDA

The steamer Alameda will take a number of passengers from Cordova when she leaves tonight Up to the time of going to press the following were booked at the local office: W. A. Krippaehne, J. A. Holmgren, E. P. Harwood, F. A. Hegg, L. H. Wood. man, s. O. Freedman, H. Jacohy. T. H. Gibson. c. F. Gravlin. T. McKinnon. NJ. ]. Kearney, Peter Sherman. fer Seattle; H. c. Peterson and o. Camp- bell, for Juneau, and 8 second class,
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
MAY WHEAT GOES TO THE TOP
 N l I | H

CHICAGO, Jan 8-Wheat still con tinues the active feature of the trad ing, and under pressure of a strong buying movement again took an up- ward trend May wheat reached $1.4O per bushel this afternoon, the highest price, with few exceptions, for a period of more than fifty years. Liverpool reports that the steady ad- vance in the price of wheat has created considerable excitement in the grain trade, and has stimulated a keen de- mand.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
HINDENbERC STUCK IN MUD
 UNABLE TO MAKE ADVANCE

LONDON, Jan. 8-Advices from Poland state that General Hindenberg, commander of the Ger man forces in Poland is at standstill mired in the deep mud which everywhere prevents any extended movement. 1t IS reported that he is expecting re- inducements to the extent of million men, and will then make a supreme effort to reach Warsaw. In the meantime the Russians are also being heavily reinforced, and the positions about Warsaw stren gthened against the expected German attack
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
GERMANS ABANDON ATTEMPT ID RECAP TURF THE TOWN
 OF STE|NBACH

PARIS Jan. 8-RegaIding the campaign in Al sacc, bulletin issued by the war office this afternoon states that the Germans have not again attacked the French troops which recently captured the town of Stelnbach evidently having abandoned, for the pres ent at least, all attempts to retake the town where the French are maintaining their position
 The bulletin also states that the French are ad- vancing on Altkrch, just south of Nluhlhausen and will shortly attack that city
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

and trails already constructed and this is the prac ticay fixed condition in which the commission finds itself
 Colonel Richardson submits with his report q plan for the extension of the road system in Alaska covering period of three years, which embraces an annual appropriation of $75O0OO
 In speaking of the necessity of roads in the terri tory Col. Richardson says that no rapid or general development of Alaska will follow the construction
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
$75O,OO0 FOR TRAILS IN ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8-In his annual report made public today Col WiIds P. Richardson, presi- dent of the Alaska Road Commission, says further development of a system of roads and trails in Al aSka cannot be expected unless congress increases the annual allotment of funds which has been appro priated for the commission for several years past He says that the small sum appropriated is entirely consumed m repairing and maintaining the roads
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
OFFERS TO SELL THE ALASKA
 NORTHERN

WASHINGTON. Jan. S-August Hecksher, a New York banker, repre- senting the bank which holds the bonds of the Alaska Northern Rail- road, today made a formal offer to Secretary Lane to sell that road to the government The price set upon ~
 the road was not made public.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

ot the government railroad in Alaska. unIcss sucb construction is accompanied by the construction of many wagon roads and trails to act as feeders of the railroad
 Referring to the bill, now in congress, to create general development board to have full charge of the government undertakings for the opening up of Alaska, Colonel Richardson says there is no other agency of the government more competent or better equipped for the purpose that the army.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
AOM|T RET VEHEMENT IN
 PROVINCE IF BUKOW|NA

LONDON, Jan. 8-,Ihe Austrian war office ad mts that the Austrian troops in the province of Bukowina have been compelled to retire before the advance of the Russians According to British military observers, this Russian advance in Hun gary, before which the Austrians are giving way, promises to develop into most spectacular achieve ment within the coming fortnight '
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

every village and almost every large town through winch they passed. Church edfces were used for stables and prisons, the sacred vessels stolen and the clergymen suffered special indignties from the German soldiers.
 At Liege, Namur, Manes and Ghent many priests and others connected with the churches
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
SCORES OF PRIESTS HUNG BY GERMANS

LONDON, Jan. 8-Thc British press bureau to- day issued detailed allegations of the mstreatment of the Catholic clergy in Belgium, and the destruc- ton of and theft from the church institutions by the Germans.
 The Germans are charged with having destroyed or profaned churches and religious houses in almost
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

shot or hanged, and other priests were carried to derlnahy where they were subjected to abominable usage.
 Specific instances, with dispositions are given. that Tn the diocese of Manes twcntysix priests were Killed by the Germans. In the Lege diocese ten priests were shot, while in Namur diocese twenty priests were killed
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
FRENCH ALPINE TROOPS MAKE
 BRILLIANT CHARGE IN SKIS

ST. DIE, Jan. 8-A brilliant exploit was per formed today by the French Alpine troops, who charged on skis down the snow covered mountain slopes at Bonhomme post on the Alsatian frontier, and forced the German garrison to retire on Obrev. five miles down the Wez river
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

PARIS, Jan. 8-The report that the youngest son of Premier Vivian had fallen in battle with the Germans confirmed here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

The regular train from the interior arE,ved this afternoon at 3:15 with several passengers and considerable mail from the Panama and way points.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

You win be pleased if you eat at the Windsor grill
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
SERV|ANS SURPRISE AND
 ROUT AUSTRIAN FORCE

NISH, Servia, Jan. 8-An official bulletin issued by the war department today states that the Sevan troops surprised and completely routed a large Aus trian force north of Belgrade.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

w. A. Krippaehne will leave on the Alameda for Seattle, where he will at- tend to the marketing of a large ship ment of fish sent out on the Bertha short time ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN
 MEXICO
LAREDO, Jan. S-A fierce battle is raging between the forces of General Villa and General Carranza at Saltillo, which is at present occupied by the Villa forces.

Peter Sherman will leave on the Alameda tonight for the states, where he will engage in business.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08
GERMAN CRUISER OTAv| |S
 |NTERNED CANARY ISLANDS

MADRID, Jan. 8-The German auxiliary cruiser Otav which arrived at Las Palmas, Canary islands, short of fuel and provisions has been ntened there during the period of the war
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

Mrs. J. l.. Mcbride and Mrs. R. H. Capers returned on this afternoons train from visit to Mile S9.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

The best meals in town served at the Windsor grill.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

Some cooking at the Windsor grill.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-08

Advertising pays-In the Times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
WESTERFIELD PAYS
LAST OF SHORTAGE
Former Treasurer of Dundee Turns
Over Final Installment to the
City of Omaha.
BUTLER PREPARES A REPORT

Ellery H. Westerfield, former
treasurer of Dundee and one of the
"trail-hitters" at the Tabernacle, has
paid into the city treasury $2,132.S7,
being the last installment of the
shortage reported by the city depart
ment Of accounts and finances.
An expert accountant, engaged by
Mr.. Westerfield. went over the ac-
counts and confirmed the city's fig
ures In every particular.
The original amount Of the shortage
reported by the city was $2O.94S.s1. but
subsequent checking increased that total
to the extent of S5,s32.37, making the
total shortage paid in by Mr.. Wester-
field $26,7sL1S, which settles the account
in full
The total of cash and securities turned
over by Mr.. Westerfield is sl56. 1921.
When the former treasurer paid in
$20,044.n on July 30 to apply on the
shortage he held to the belief that the
first shortage reported by the city would
be found to be excessive, whereas 1t de-
veloped that the deeper the matter was
probed the greater became the shortage.
City Commissioner Butler has prepared
his final report, which will be submitted
to the city council next week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
Cross, Sick
Children Love
Syrup of Figs
Look at tongue! II feverish,
bilious, constipated,
take no chances.
California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm tender stomach,
liver, bowels.

Don't scold your fretful. peevish child.
See If tongue Is coated; this Is a sure
sign its little stomach, liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste.
When hstless. pale. feverish, full of
cold, breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
eat sleep or act naturally, has stomach
ache, Indigestion, oiarrhOea. give tea
spoonful Of California syrup of Figs"
and in a few hours all the foul waste,
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out OF the bowels and you have a well
and playful child again. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative" and moth
ers can rest easy after giving 1t. because
it never falls TO make their little in
sides" clean and sweet.
Keep H. handy, Mother! A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist for
a 5O-cent bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children OF ali ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Remember there
are counterfeits sold here, so surely look
and see that yours is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand back
with contempt any other fig syrup.-Ad-
vertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
Cut Out Meats
If Kidneys Are
Troubling You
Uric acid in meat excites Kid
reys and Irritates the
Bladder.
Noted Authority says we must
flush Kidneys with Salts
if Back hurts.

We arc n nation Of meat eaters and
our blood Is filled with uric acid. says a
weu-known authority. who warns us to
be constantly on guard against kidney
trouble
The kidneys do their utmost to free
the blood of this irritating acid. but be-
come weak from overwork; they get
sluggish, the eliminatvc tissues clog and
thus the waste is retained In the blood
10 poison the entire system.
When your kidneys ache and feel like
Jumps Of lead. and you have singing
rams IN the back or the urine Is cloudy,
fun OF sediment. or the bladder Is irri-
table, obliging you to seek relief during
the night; when YOU have severe head
aches, nervous and dizzy spells, sleep
lessness. acid stomach or rheumatism In
bad weather. get from your pharmacist
about four ounces or Jad Salts; take a
Tablespoonful In n glass OF water before
breakfast each morning and In a few
days your kidneys VIII act fine. This
famous salts is made from the acid OF
grapes and lemon juice combined with
lthia, and has been used for generations
to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys,
TO neutralize the acids in urine so It IL
no longer a source Of irritation, thus end
ing urinary and bladder disorders.
Jad Salts IL inexpensive and cannot in
iur"; makes delightful effervescent
Whitewater drink. and nobody can make
a mistake by taking little occasionally
to keep the kidneys clean and active
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
WANT PROBE INTO
THE SMITH MURDER
Coroner's Jury Recommends that
County Attorney Investigate
the Case.
NOTHING NEW IS DEVELOPED

A coroner's Jury, after deliber-
ating for q short period on the evil
dence offered at an inquest, returned
the verdict that William Harry
Smith of Council Bluffs came to his
death about 10 D. m. the night of
October 16. near Thirty-first and
Dodge streets, Omaha, from a gun
shot wound inflicted by some un-
known person, and owing to the
peculiar circumstances under which
the shooting occurred and the evil
dence offered, we recommend a more
thorough investigation on the part of
the county attorney"
Nothing developed in the testimony of
any of the witnesses that did more than
corroborate the story already related of
the crime.
Miss Grace Slater. 422 North Thirty
fourth street. told in few words that
she had known Smith for five years.
was employed in his department of the
Woodmen of the World and the details
OF the holdup and shooting which re-
suited in Smiths death. She told how
with her mother she met Smith by
chance at Sixteenth and Howard streets.
and after leaving her mother she and
Smith started to walk to her home; how
near Thirty-first and Dodge streets they
were confronted by a hlghwayman, who
flashed a light in their face and COM
manded them to hold up their hands.
Smith did not comply and was shot
down, following which the bandit forced
her to accompany him on n long walk,
made improper proposals and finally
after taking her purse gave her car fare
and she boarded a street car and went
home. She further asserted that as the
bandit was masked she noted only that
he had a prominent nose and his general
height, build and wearing apparel, and
further that unless she heard his voice
she would be unable to identify him.
other witnesses who testified were 4nrs.
Frank Fogg, Miss lone Fogg and d. w.
Phelps, all living at BIG Dodge street;
Mrs. Emma Solomon, living at Thirty
first and Dodge; F. L. Bushman. 1904
Farnam street; Il. G. Callahan, a caller
at the Fogg residence the night of the
murder; Mrs. Nellie Slater, 422 North
Thirty-fourth street; the coroner's physi-
clan and Detective Del Rich. None of
these witnesses offered any new evil
dence, but merely recited a repetition of
what has been said before. Detective
Rich, however, asserted that the police
are in possession of the picture OF an
ex-convict, whom they are. confident is
the man who shot Smith. Miss Slater as
serted she was certain that the muir
aerer was no one whom she or Smith
knew or ever saw before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
COMMON LAW WIFE ASKS
SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Alleging that for six years she was the
common law wife of Dwight f. FELTON,. a
real estate operator, formerly of Omaha
and now of ogalalla, Mrs. Goldie FELTON,
has petitioned in district court for sep
arate maintenance and a court order re-
straining FELTON, from dlsposing of his
property
She states i'm her petition that FELTON,
and she started to live together in Omaha
rs man and wife in 1908. and continued
the marital relation under common Law
until 1914. Since then. she says. he has
neglected her, has failed to support her
and has left the city making it neces-
sary for her to labor for her own sup
port.
Felton's address was 1922 North Thirty
first street, according TO the city direc-
tory of 1918. He is said to have owned
considerable Omaha property
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
Nebraska Hay Crop
Biggest in History

The Northwestern is laying plans to
ship out of Nebraska the largest wild
hay crop that has. ever been harvested
in the state. All through Rock, Brown
and portions of Cherry counties the val
legs are filled with stacks of the finest
quality of hay. Up in that portion of the
state the heavy rains ceased just before
The late haying season set in and since
then the weather has been perfect for
cutting and curing hay. AS result the
country along the Northwestern's Black
Hills line has more hay to sell than ever
before.
The Northwestern is pushing large
numbers of cars into the stations in the
hay district, where they are being loaded
for Chicago and the markets to the east
and south. All through the country large
numbers Of hay baling outfits are at
work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
Paving is Being
Rushed This Fall

The effects Of several acts OF the last
legislature are being visuahEed Just now
In Omaha In the form OF improvements
being made on North Thirtcth street.
Military avenue on tho north end OF the
Florence boulevard and few other dis
tricts.
Paving North Thirtieth street and Mill
tary avenue came within the provisions
OF the act which gives to the city council
the right 20 improve main throuEhtares
without the usual petition from property
owners With a reasonable open TALL both
streets win have been completed before
winter sets in.
Ctrbing and guttering along the Flor
ence boulevard Is being done according
to act which provides the city mny order
such an Improvement and assess the cost
TO the adjacent property.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
Cincy Men Come to
Bid FOR Omaha Job

S. T.. Peacock and Thomas Brandes,
vice president and superintendent of con-
struction, respectively. of S. d. Peacock
& Sons, general contractors of Cincinnati,
have arrived in Omaha prepared to sub
nit a bid for the general contract to
build the new First National bank build
ing.
Bids are to go in at Q o'clock Thurs
day morning at the local office Of the
Chicago architectural firm Of Graham
Burnham & Co. The company has a local
office in the present First National bank
building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-10-28
ASKS FOR WAGES HE WOULD
HAVE EARNED IF NOT HURT

Asserting that according to the Carlisle
tables OF mortality. he has an expectancy
OF life OF almost twenty-nine years,
Francesca Tirro. a former smelter Ia
borer, Is suing the company for SS.7iO IS
alleged damages for injuries, lie bases
his claim upon weekly payments for that
length Of time, computed under the en-
ployers liability act Tirro wants the
whole sum In advance. instead Of weekly.
He earned $40 q week while in the en-
ploy OF the smelling company and says
he Ia unable 20 work any more since hurt
by an explosion OF molten metal