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The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
THE GAME OF POLITICS

Charles E. Heron, chairman of the Republican territorial committee, spent the day in Cordova greeting To- cal friends. He is extensively inter ested in mining to the westward and is going outside on a business trip. He will return to Seward and An chorage shortly after the first of the year and expects to remain in Alaska.
 Mir. Heron favors holding an early convention in this territory to nominate a candidate for delegate to Congress, and members of both houses of the legislature, the time and place be determined after he has consulted with the different com mtteemen.
 q am in favor of the territorial convention electing the national com. mitteemen," said MT. Heron today to a Times reporter. Personally I am in favor of both the national commit teemen and candidate for delegate to Congress agreeing to only endorse applicants for federal positions in the different divisions of Alaska who hold the endorsement of the majority of the local committeeman in that diyi sion. Candidates for governor should have the endorsement of a majority of the full territorial committee.
 "The report going the rounds iu political circles that I am out for Wickersham for Congress. on the regular Republican ticket, is absolute ly without foundation. I intend tC do everything in my power to prevent the gentleman from obtaining the nomination at the hands of the Re publican convention"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
BRITISH GOVT. WILL BUY OUR SECURITIES

LONDON Dee. 13.-The British government>has declde' purchase all American securities possible from its citizens in order prevent the returning to the United States of large of stock owned in England ise tha this property valuable and the income thercfrom g desirable iii reinforcing the empire after peace declare, that would be unwse for the to permit the dis posa of the shares such way would permanently de prve the nation of such assets The government plans to for all securities purchased by the issuance o eXchequer bond payable five years and bearing interest at five per cen
 The chancellor of the exchequer who made the today in the house of commons said that the government stood ready to all American securities that for sale at the American market price, without any charge for broker age or commission.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
FORMER SENATOE
 IT MISSOURI
 |S DEAD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13. - Franci Marion Cockrell, who for many year was a United States senator froF Missouri died here todayNat the az of 81. During the Civil War& NJ Cockren served as a brigadier-gcp eral in the Confederate army, wa severely wounded during Hoods il vasion of Tennessee, and commando a division in the operations aroun Mobile, Alabama. He was first elec ted to the Senate in 1875, and serve over thirty years in that body. Th Senate adjourned today as a mark respect to it's former member.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

It is reported on good authority that William F. Root, who Is at pres ent manager of the Northern Drug Company here, is to receive the ap- pointment as postmaster at Seward, succeeding P. ]. Hickey, Jr. who re gently resigned Mr Root is presi dent of the Seward Democratic Club, ment at the expiration of the term of the present incumbent, having so an nounced himself shortly after the last Presidential election. He has been endorsed by the executive committee of his local club. and so far as can be learned there is no opposition to his appointment in Democratic circles, although one or two other candidates have been mentioned who are not residents of Seward
 J. E. Thwaites, mail clerk on the steamer Northwestern, is a candidate for the position. Just what political party MT. Thwaites is a member of has not been made public He was formerly mail clerk on the little. steamer Dora, running from Seward to Unalaska, and it is reported that at the last delegate election he piloted most of the crew of that yes sel to the polls, and they voted for W. A. Gilmore of Nome, the Repub- lican nominee for delegate to Con, gress.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

dawned since three of these federal officials rendered their reslgnations. and before any telegraphic informa- ton was sent out from Washington to the effect that there were six holdover Republican postmasters in Alaska, as well as several thousand in the States But their statements don't jibe with the facts, as the fol lowing excerpt from a communication He (meaning Inspector NeiD didn't do a thing to the - postoffiCe, and we are Democrats, too; but one rap more or less don't count"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

The Republicans of Anchorage have organized a club. with the following officers: President. Arthur Frame; vice-president. Capt A. F. Lathrop; secretary, James Coffee; treasurer Jack Sutherland, When the club was formed the enthusiasm was so ap- parent that all loyal Republicans were highly gratifled. It was made par ticularly evident that the ladies of he town will take as much interest in bringing a Republican victory as the men. At the meeting appeared many of the prominent women, all of whom seemed to feel the responsi- bility of suffrage, and to be glad of the opportunity of increasing their influence in the community. Choice selections were rendered by the Eos ter orchestra, which added a social side to the otherwise old time Re- publican rally. The enthusiasm shown and the number signing the roll point to the organization at Am chorage being the largest Republican club in Alaska. About one hundred and seventy-five people were in at tendance.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec 13.-Negotiatons betwee private contractors and the department for the san of the German cruiser Emden having been broken off by tn department chiefly because of the fear that complication might arise if the Emden used "show ship various ports the department itself intends to salve the wrec
 gunboa adequately manned for the purpose by experts provided with needed apparatus has just left for North Ke ing Island the Indian Ocean, where the hulk of the Ede has laid for almost year.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

SALONIKI Dec. 13.The French and British troops i'll southern Serbia still retiring and have been forced to evacuate Gevge and Doran two cities close to the Greek frontier and the two most important places then remaining in the hands of the allies The Bulgarans pressing the retiring French and British hard and within five miles of the Greek border The fighting has been intense and the allied troops have inflicted heavy losses the attackers and the accuracy machine gun fire Doran and Giev geli have been occupied by the BulgaIlans.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

LONDON Dec 13--Japan has helped out the English Christmas shopping by providing the bazaar with enough toys to supply the deficit Before the Germany con- troed almost entire British toy trade English toy ln dusres have since started up, but could not fill all of the orders from the shops Then importing firm sent samples of German toys Japan In the Japanese output has exceeded expectations The Japanese toys include
 cwork animals such as jumping dogs and horses, cheap sneaking dolls and imitation skin animals While not mus cal one in the European sense the Japanese also manufac ture toy musical instruments
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
LAST SOCIAL AND TEA UI
 YEAR ON WEDNESDAY

At the last business meeting ( the Woman's Society of Chur Workers, held at the house of MT Vance, an invitation was extended b Mrs. Snyder to the society and tn, friends to spend their last social silver tea of the year at the We lington, opposite the Alaskan Hote First street, on Wednesday afte noon, at 2:30 o'clock, The inyitatio was accepted. Come and enjoy pleasant afternoon.
 MRS. L. WALN, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

Unofficial reports have been re ceived by a local attorney that the attorney-genera will ask for the re signation of District Attorney Spence as a result of the protests filed at Washington by the Democratic clubs of Seward, Cordova and Valdez and by the local Commercial Club.-Sew- ard Gateway.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

BERLIN, Dec. 13:-Attention is being called on every side to difficult if not precarous position in winch large number of the lawyers and notanes o the fpe ~ themselves as result of the war Few professional it is claimed suffering quite keeny nor as uncomp ngy they The has resulted in minimum oi htga on and in maximum of poor cases that take up tune ana money but seldom pay anything all The number of women who have troubles with their landlords and have to call on legal aid has risen amazingly
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

Postmaster Martin, of Matanuska, Landing, has left for the States and turned the office over to a settler, who is kicking about the mail busi- ness and says he doesn't want to be bothered with the job. Al Church, formerly a merchant of Mccarthy, is after the position.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
ENG1AND BUILDING UP SWISS WATCH INDUSTRY.

BERNIE Switzerland, Dec 13Several Swiss papers are complaining that unless preventive steps are taken the SWISS watch making industry is going to be seriously impaired by English women who charged with having secured employment in Switzerland for the purpose of learning trade secrets and returning to England and dvugng the secrets to wounded soldiers As result the papers clam considerable "Swss wach industry has already been pun up England which is competing strongly with Swltzerand
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

BERLIN Dec. 13.-The shortage of rubber which for a time proving serious embarrassment to the Gernah field army the auto tires was excessive mas been met by the ingenuity of the German chemists who have sue ceeded in nvenng substitute which is used for auto res and which at least whole year, gVng much Dettef service than the former rubber e and retaining all the ad Vantages of resiliency.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
eERMANY,s IRON ORE IMPORTATION IS STOPPED

STOCKHOLM Sweden, Dec 13.-Swedsh iron mine owl CTS state that the British submarine blockade will result Ill complete soppage of Germanys large iron mportae from this country Iron not conraban and coud ord narv be shipped neutral vessels but at present all Swed and other neutral shipping is otherwise engaged and no ve; sels are available.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

It is said that National Committee man Cheney, of Juneau, passes upon all applications for federal appoint ments under the Democratic admin istration and he is largely guided in his recommendations of the local leaders of the party.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
corRr RU1,Es ON MOVING PICTURE FILMS.

WASHINGTON Dec. 13.-The United States supreme court today handed down decision uphodng the federal tatute fobddng the transportation through the mails or the importation from foreign countries well as all anspor aton in interstate commerce. of moving picture films o pe fights The the attempt to brlng hto lnS country the pictures of the JonsonJess Willard gh when was held in Cuba.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

LONDON Dec 13.-The spectacle of member of the British peerage the almost obsolete patena role of ord the Manor found in Devon where Lord Forescue gives ms close personal attention the affairs of his tenants Since the beennne of the war he has called them together each week and given them lecture the progress of the fighting lhe lectures staged the village school room at South Moton
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13
58o SHIPS SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINES.

BERLIN, Dec 13-The German admiralty today pub sed list of the accomplishments of the German submarines since the war broke year ago last August total of five hundred and eight ships have been sunk with tonnage of 918,000
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

Attorney F. E. Ritchie. of Valdez, is mentioned as a most avilable man for the Republican nomination for delegate to Congress, but whether Mir. Ritchie would be willing to enter the race we do not know.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

AT SEA ON BOARD & s. OSCAR II, Dec 13 - Henry Ford today sent wireless to all the relgng mon rchs of the begeen nations calling upon them to declare
 truce immediately reminding them of the sacredness of the approaching Christmas season, and demanding that the armies stand where they while the negotiations are in progress
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

Some of the all-wise Alaskan news papers says that the whole truth about the vacancies in the postmas- tershlps is political. and possibly so, but all of this enlightenment has
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

A conference of Democratic leaders is planned for the latter part Of the present month at Juneau. Judge Bunnen. of the fourth division, is ex- pected to be in attendance.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

Valdez, Nome and Seward are sail to have candidates in the field fo District Attorney Spence's job, pro viding the department of justice sgd fit to cast him in the discard.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

It seems to be generally pndel stood throughout the territory tha Delegate Wickersham will seek a re election on the straight Repuplfeai ticket.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

F. B. Wood, of Anchorage. and Capt. J. A Herbert, of Seldovia, are the only Democratic postmasrers in the third judicial division who have been appointed under the Wilson ad- ministra ation.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-13

BERLIN, Dec 13.-Direc communication between Berlin and been opened the railroad tracks through Serbia
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22

have an institutional band ranking amo ng
the leaders in harmony producing element
of the state. Since his return the personnel
of the band has increased from eighteen to
twenty four pieces and every one is a
musician of creditable merit.
The program furnished by the manage
ment for our regular weekly entertainment
last Wednesday evening was both varied
and interesting throughout. The bill
consisted of four single reel features and
afforded an enjoyable half hours relax
alton. ''No Show for the Chauffeur,
was highly amusing, while "Bowl of
Roses" had rather pathetic effect on many
and yet the White Rose and Rosebud brot
a warm glow to our hearts.
The animated weekly was as usual very
entertaining and Mayors cartoons caused
the large audience to wake up and enjoy a
good laugh, and as "Snookee's Filtration"
the ending number was next they never
had an opportunity to relax, for this side
splitting feature kept the place in an uproar
from the first fash right up to the good
night greeting. Oh, yes, it was Sterling
feature and Sterling was very much in
evidence, hence the merriment. All in all
the last show was good one and the kind
we like
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
PICKUpS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

. Mass was held in the Auditorium
last Sunday with Father Cororan
officiating.
Rev. Benson was visitor at the
Auditorium with several gentlemen
friends last Friday morning.
Rev. Budlong was a visitor at the
bali park last Saturday, enjoying the
ball game between the M. S. P. and
the visiting team.
The band boys gave the inmates
of the hospital concert during the
week as measure to cheer. 1t evil
IDENTIFY proved successful as none
have died of the concerts effect.
Father Corcoran was a visitor at
the prison on spiritual business last
Saturday.
Crews under guards Husting and
Clennon put in busy week by al.
most emptying the warehouses
which is sure going some"
Five cars of coal were received in
the fire-room. The coal is easy ia
unload, needing only the release OF
a trap-door to automatically dis
charge the coal into the bunkers.
Guard WEIGH of the wood shoI
left for his vacation last Thursday
Guard Morrison is in command dur.
ing his absence.
Next Sunday will be Flower Sun.
day. We hope every one will go to
church as fine program has beer
arranged for the occasion by ladies
who have message of hope to bring
to the inmates.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22

him out. Carl popped up a fly; but
Hoy failed to to hold it, then he stole
second and came home on McClell-
ans wild throw TO third. Harry
singled to center and was given Sec
ond on a passed ball. Saxo ham,
mered out q two Dagger to left, scor-
ing Harry. Laff fouled a fly that
Hoy cared for. hits runs-1
error.
In the ninth Mcclellan fam
ned. Loney grounded an out to short.
Benning singled to center, stole Sec
ond. Easton was whitfield: l hit
runs.
For the M. s. P. Bergie drove out
a two Dagger to left. McClellan's
second pitched ball struck Wood on
the head. With man on each of
the two first sacks, Bell hammered
out grounder to third that Loney
corralled and held, Bergie was thus
forced out. Wood stole third and re-
peated tie performance to the plate
a moment later, Bell in the mean
while had annexed a position on
third and came in on Smiths single
to center. Carl famed; hits-2 runs.
Score By Innings.
Cellar Colts: 2-3-3-5.1-0-2-0-O.-16
M. S. P: 3-O.O.0-1.O.3-2-2.-1l
Batteries: Mcclellan and Hoy.
Grumpy, Van and Laff. Umpire
Keck.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
JOKERS' BUDGET
By PADDY

And now everybody has a fish
story to tell!
The Editor was seen with base
ball suit on at the last ball game.
Some claim he caught a fly. but Kal
says it was skeeter he caught, as
he saw 1t light on his neck.
If you want to see the nearest APP
preach to perpetual motion, just go
into a second hand store and watch
Isaac's hands while he is trying to
sell you a four bit watch for five
case note.
This is what we pipes in the To-
Gals. Another scribbler is back
with us again." of course that is no
sign we have been chasing the great
White Way, or ever been absent
when the gong sounded at meal
times.
If you happen to be strolling a.
bout 2 A. M. and not wishing to
have any argaement on the matter,
and you tried to get in the house
and into bed without waking your
wife; and just as you had almost
succeeded. you stumbled in the bare
hallway and stepped on the house
cat, which let out a yowl that not
only woke your wife but all the
neighbors too-wouldn it jar you?
Levi had little second hand store,
and one morning on going down to
open up for business. he found that
the place had caught fire and gone
up in smoke during the night and
that the only thing standing to mark
the place where his store was the
night before was the tall brick Chin
ney, after wringing his hands in an
guish for few minutes, he was
heard to mutter, "Oh! Lord l wish
l was dead. Just then one of the
bricks that was loose on the chimney
fell and hit him on the head. and
looking up in the sky he said Obi
Lord can't you take joke?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
As l Was SAYING

What will it profit England if, after
sweeping the seas, she presents the victor
ious Admiral, upon his return, with house!
At last the Pardon Board has done some
thing we will all indorse. They have ad-
iourned to 60 fishing.
With sterilized kisses, antiseptic court
ships and sanitary marriages, it seems it
will hardly be worth while to be young
pretty soon. However, no one has invent
ed the deodorized divorce suit yet.
cit has been ascertained that Microbes
live longer on paper money of the larger de-
nominations. Sure, they are disturbed
less frequently. Too much handling ism
good for pets.
Proving another a hypocrite does no
prove your holiness.
Grumbling is like weeds, easy to raise
and mighty Improbable.
Civilization is what took the club out of
the hands of man and put the rolling pin
into those of woman.
When man gets to Boosting how hard
ened the world has made him, ask him
about his first sweetheart.
News Item: Josephine King drops dead
while singing" reads headline.
Naughty Man.
A maiden named Josephine King
Dropped dead while attempting to sing,
Then neighbor next door,
Whom her songs had made sore,
Bowed head and said, death where S
thy sting?'
We Elect For Honorable Mention.
with apologies to the man who ever he
was who first introduced this method of
chronicling the celebrities.)
One, Fishski, because he is an artist with
the dauber's pot, and because he is a hail
hearty fellow we'll met and too, because he
can do as neat job of painting with a
package of Diamond Dyes as he can with a
paint brush.
Beau Esprita: Because he has a we'll de-
veloped sense of humor and because he is
gifted in the art of writing dialect, in rail-
ing at creeds, and has certain contempt
for conventionalities and finally because he
is food that didn't have an Noah's Ark.
- I'VE Ed. does not appreciated -
~ I'VE Comp. does not approve.] -
Finally me. Why myself in particular
Simply because at this time am the "Chau-
ffeur of this Colyum" with no one to order
me to ''Buzz by sonny!"
There is nothing a woman can change SO
quick as her mind.
For INSTANCE
She said: 'sHow far the future is
From us hid
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
BRAIN FAC

The editor of this colyum has had several
overatures from the editors of the sInlook'
the "Appeal to Common Sense" and the
'sPolice Gazette" to fill space in their res
pective sheets but owing to our present
enormous salary have declined.
Our present, remuneration for service
rendered is nothing, and we have the assur-
ance of the editor that he intends to double
our salary. That's good, s'pose by the
time get out will owe the paper some
thing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
He's English and never d do
But we'll, he did,
DOPE FROM THE WEEkLIEs

And some people make US tired because
we can't run fast enough to escape them.
An enthusiastic is that of two girl chums
who haven't seen each other for nearly an
hour.
A married man has his choice. He can
either refuse to reply to his wife or he can
defend himself.
The model of an amateur artist is not al
bad as she is painted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
VERSE, REVERSE AND DIVERSE
By Sherlock
"Staph Parasrafer.
ADAMS ADVANTAGE

Whatever troubles Adam missed
This must have made him sore,
When he and Mother Eve fell out
He couldn't slam the door.
Birmingham Age Herald
Whatever troubles Adam had
And he had some s'pose,
He never sat behind hat
AT moving picture shows.
Houston Post
Whatever troubles Adam had
He always had a chance,
For sure he never had to fear
That Eve would wear the pants.
New Orleans Item
Whatever troubles Adam had
He didn't have to shiver,
Out upon a mountain road
Patching tires for Fliver.
La Jalla. Cal. Journal
Whatever troubles Adam had
I'll bet one made him heet-o
Not having any clothes, you see,
He had to dodge the spry mosquito.
Credit Lost
Whatever troubles Adam had
He could roam the garden Ger,
He never had to stay in one place
And listen to friend wife snore.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
Nutirp1

AU inmates desiring to aosite to
the State Board of Control riH
notify the Deputy Warden previ-
ous to Friday noon in order that
special paper for that purpose
may be furnished them. Letters
pritten ON the regulation size
paper aoiU not be permitted to go.
C.. 8. REED,
Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22

Week Ending Wednesday, July Fl
Number of Inmates at New Prison. 1926
Number in First Grade 1922
Number in Second Grade. .19l
Number in Third Grade. Is
Number of Inmates at Old Prison. ....
Number in First Grade. L
Number in Second Grade. ................ o.
Number in Third Grade ..... O.
Total Population of both prisons. ..1027
Received during week........................
10
Paroled.
Last Serial Number. 1887
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22
POPULATION

Week Ending Wednesday. July Fl
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-22

She said: "How far the future is
From us hid