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The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
30,000 TEUTONS DELIVERED TO
 ITALY

ROME, Dec. 27. - Serbia has de- livered thirty thousand prisoners to Italy. The captives are mostly Aus trians, although many Germans and Bulgarians are among the number. This is the second consignment of prisoners delivered by Serbia to her allies, the first twenty thousand hay ing been taken care of by France. Italy is interning the prisoners on the island of Sardinia.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. -- The American consul at Malta reported by cable to the state department to- day that seventy-nine persons were drowned when the French steamer Vile De La Ciotat was torpedoed by a Teuton submarine last Friday, No and he states that the attack was made without warning, the vessel sinking in fifteen minutes after the torpedo struck. The Vile De La Cio- tat was of the burden of 6,400 tons, and was owned by the Messgerieres Maritime of Marseilles.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
RUSSIAN TROOPS CAUSE TURKS
 TO FLEE

PETROGRAD, Dec. 27. The war office officially announced today, that the Russian troops in Persia had won further victories, defeating a large force of Turks and Germans and mis- cellaneous tribal soldiers. The enemy included several thousand rebel Per sians, members of the gendarmerie.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

The steamer Admiral Evans arrived in port Sunday morning, after a rather eventful trip. She brought a large quantity of Christmas mail and the following passengers for Cordova: John Steen, Mrs. Sarah Jones, Mrs. H. C. Hamilton, Mrs. A. Bell, C. A. Hamilton, Thomas Clark, Fred A. Thorster, Theresa Kernde, Dr. L. Von NJ. Zesch, Peter Milan. Mex Bloom, Peter Beghetti. Thomas J. Tedrahn.
 Among the passengers on the Ad- miral Evans bound for the westward is w. E. Patten. MT Patten is the owner of gold mining property in the vicinity Of Valdez, and is on his way there. He has interested capital from Spokane, Washington, in his claims, and they will be developed at once, according to his statement.
 Mrs. Mary Lesch, accompanied by Miss Maud Lesch, are on board the Evans, bound for Homer, where they will join Mr Lesch. MT Lesch has charge of the government stock which is being wintered there.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. The American consul at Port Said has cabled the state department that the Japanese liner Ysaka, which was tor pedoed by a submarine last week, was attacked without any warning. The ship made no effort to escape, and in fact did not know of the presence of the submarine until the torpedo was fired. The nationality of the subma- rine has not as yet been established.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. - A sec ond message from the American con sul at Malta states that the survivors of the Vile De La Ciotat were picked up by a vessel of the Moss line after having been only two hours in the small boats. The sunken French steamship was bound to Marseilles, coming from Japan, China and Ha- waii. Among the dead are one woman first class passenger, a stewardess and two children.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
AND HIS BRIDE
 SPEND QUIET XMAS

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Dec. 27.-Pre- sident Wilson and his bride remained indoors nearly all day Christmas and yesterday, as a heavy snowstorm was raging, making it impossible to enjoy life outside. Both MT. and Mrs. Will son were busily engaged acknowledg- ing the receipt of their Xmas pres euts.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
VILLA TROOPS ARE BEING
 MUSTERED OUT

FL PASO. Dec. 27. - The control of the civil government at Juarez has been taken over from the Villa off cials by the Carranza representatives. The mastering out of Villas troops commenced today. The Carranza gov ernment announced that Governor Cantu of Lower California, had turned over his entire organization to the Carranza officials.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD.
 ASKS FUR RECEIVER

DALLAS, Dec. 27. - The bondhold- CTS of the Texas and Pacific railroad brought suit in the federal court here today asking that the road be thrown into the hands of a receiver, and alleging that the company was operating at a loss and unable to pay the interest on it's bonds.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
JAPAN AROUSED
 OVER SINKING IF LINER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27. - Much comment is being indulged in regard ing the torpedoing of the Japanese liner Ysaka It is suggested that the affair has wide possibilities, and it is believed that Japan is likely to an swer the challenge to her shipping by taking a more active part in the war, and particularly take part in the fighting in Europe by sending troops to France and Russia.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
MRS. LENA MORROW LEWIS WILL
 SPEAK AT EAGLE HALL.

Owing to the fact that a number of people who were anxious to hear the Prepare for War" were unable to at tend last Wednesday night, Mrs. Lewis will speak on the same topic tonight at Eagle Hall at D. m. Ad- mission free. Everybody invited.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27
DUTCH HARBoR MAY BE MADE A
 SUPPLY BASE.

The government wants Dutch liar bor, Alaska, as supply base, the coast and geodetic survey revealed when its annual report was made public.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

Found-A purse in Empress The atre. Owner can secure same at Alas ka Transfer Co.'s office.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

The Christmas services held at St. Georges Mission Sunday morning were largely attended.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

The testers very pleasantly enter tained their friends at dance at Eagle Hall Saturday night
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

Sam Sanderson, a Nizina placer mining operator, is spending few days in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

Mrs. Horace Leach has been housed through illness during the past week.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-12-27

The steamer Northwestern brought 800 tons of freight for Cordova and points along the railroad line.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Landlords Way.

John Barrymore, the actor, was
talking about Germany's submarine
policy in New York.
When Germany told US we Amer
leans might cross the seas in safety
provided we used such ships as she
offered, 1 nearly died laughing" he
said.
Il was irresistibly reminded of the
poet who complained to his landlord:
Landlord, 1 really must insist on
your repairing my doors and win
dows. They close so badly that it IN
terrupts my work. 1t blows my hair
all about my face
Humph,' said the landlord. The
easiest way out of that difficulty is for
you to get your hair cut Off New
York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

has been domesticated and raised for market
Today. in Mexico many of the quaint customs
then in vogue still kept alive. And it is
that the purchaser of today may select his choice
of fowl in the village Or, if he prefers.
the vender will bring it alive to his door for in
spection, fresh from the farm
North of the Rio Grande the turkey was equally
well known and treasured. The celebrated expe-
dition of Coronado between 1927 and 1547 pene-
trated this unexplored region west of the Misss-
s1ppi His explorations were chiefly in what is
today Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, the home
of the cliff-dwelling Indians of the Southwest In
all the Indian villages, according to those early
and domesticated
From America the turkey has spread to be a
world favorite But the fact that today the
key is considered delfcacy in many lands is
due to human agencies, and not to the turkey
itself Slow of movement and deliberate both
in beginning flight and in the choice of its alight
ing. the turkey unaided would never have become
known outside its native habitat
Cortes in of his famous letters written
about 1913, mentions the turkey. He carried
specimens of the bird to Spain in 1920. where
they into immediate popularity, and the
breeding of turkeys soon became established. 1t
was then that the turkey became known
'pavos,' on account of his relationship to the
peacock which was then called ''pavo real'-the
fowl of kings.
France, far be learned from history.
the first turkey eaten there the we'd
ding of Charles TX and Elizabeth of Austria.
June 81, 1870, or so years after Spain had first
tasted the bird The turkey supplied for the
wedding came from somewhere in the American
wilderness"
Its introduction into England seems to have
been in 1924 But whenever it was, it
into popular favor and given such local
Black Norfolk and Large Cambridge.
interesting fact that these descendants
of the parent stock carried back again
the Atlantic ocean to New England. where.
crossed with the original turkey already there.
they began the breed that has spread from
end of the country to the other
AS in this country. the turkey has come to be
looked upon elsewhere a holiday feast attrac-
In the early colonial days turkeys still
abundant in Massachusetts, the of New Eng
land Maryland. Virginia. the Carolinas and
Florida. while in the last named states the
key still found native wild fowl. although
greatly decreased numbers.
But short distance from Richmond is small
island inhabited by tribe OF Indians. the Pamun-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
SCORE UP ONE FOR JONES
Sarcastic Comment Will Be Appre-
ciated by Those Who Favor Old
Time Methods of Travel.

Down in the crimson clover zone
there were two farmers named Jones
and Smith, respectively. Jones was
old-fashioned and stuck to old-fash-
ioned ways, but Smith, who was more
modern, bought a fine new automo-
bile One day he was proudly exhib-
ing it to some friends when Jones
came along.
"Um, remarked Jones, as he
thoughtfully sized up the handsome
machine. What's that thing there
on the side?"
That's a spare rim and a tire an
swered the proud Smith I'VE al
ways carry an extra one in case one
of the wheels goes wrong"
"Jes as l alters said,'' was the dis
dainful response of Jones. i've druv
bosses fer nigh on so years, and
never had to carry spare leg for one
o. them et--Philadelphia Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Most Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse 1t
Remedy Kidney all Acid Troubles

DIR. Eberle and DIR. Braithwaite as
well as DIR. Simon-all distinguished
Authors-agree that whatever may be
the disease, the urine seldom fails in
furnishing US with clue to the princi-
pies upon which it is to be treated,
and accurate knowledge concerning
the nature of disease can thus be OBJ
tanned. If backache, scalding urine or
frequent urination bother or distress
you, or if uric acid in the blood has
caused rheumatism, govt or sciatica
or you suspect kidney or bladder
trouble just write DIR. Pierce at the
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y; send
a sample of urine and describe symp-
toms. You will receive free medical
advice after Dr. Pierce's chemist has
examined the urine-this will be care
fully done without charge, and you
viii be under no obligation. DR.. Pierce
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Ancients Used Gas Warfare.

The earliest use of deleterious gases
in siege warfare is recorded in the
history of the Peloponnesian wars
from All to 404 B. c. During this
struggle between the Athenians and
Spartans and their respective allies
the cities of Platea and Delium were
besieged.
Wood saturated with pitch and sui
phur was set on fire and burned under
the walls of these cities in order to
generate choking and poisonous fumes
which would stupefy the defenders
and render the task of the attacking
forces less difficult.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

during many years of experimentation
has discovered a new remedy which
is thirty-seven times more powerful
than lithia in removing uric acid from
the system If you are suffering from
backache or the pains of rheumatism,
go to your best druggist and ask for
a so cent box of .Anuric'' put up by
Doctor Pierce, OF send 10c for a large
trial pck'g- Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription for weak women and DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
for the blood have been favorably
known for the past forty years and
more. They are standard remedies
to-day-as well as Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets for the liver and
bowels You can have sample of any
one of these remedies by writing DIR.
Pierce, and sending 10c for trial pack
age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

matter OF speculation among the scientists of the
National museum where the specimen is on exhi-
bition.
Another interesting fact in this connec-
ton resulted from a scientific expedition which
DIR. c. Hart Merriam made among the mountains
or Arfzona; he came across living species of
bird identical with the found mummified
and which is known to the scientific world
by his
Another recent discovery in connection with
the turkey Maya hieroglyphic. This piece
of parchment shows a grocer's account in which
are mentioned, with other things ten turkey hens
and five turkey cocks. This is thought to be the
first record of the turkey in this country and
antedates the expedition of Cortes Mexico in
1919.
But the turkey goes back farther among the
Indians than the probable date at which
the specimen found in the existed. Among
the zunis, for instance. there exist many legends
handed down from time immemorial, which have
for their subject the turkey
The turkey plays more important part the
life of the Indian than in his legends alone Not
only is it regarded choice article food.
but in many tribes it is held sacred In the parts
of the country where the turkey worshiped
with that curious devotion to animals which
characterizes different stages in the development
from Savagery to civiliZation-it eaten
except when other food unobtanable And
even then separate portions divided among
various tribes. that the religious custom would
not be violated
Turkey feathers rank next in importance
those of the eagle with all tribes, while the
Apaches, the Pamunkeys and CheyenneS chose
the turkeys feathers for all ceremonial head
dresses and ornaments. The Pamunkey tribe
also used turkey feathers for ornamental pur-
poses their clothing, well for their head
gear. To this day. when they don their native
costumes, the turkey feather is preferred
ment-
If Benjamin Franklin's words had been needed
the turkey would have been the national bird of
the United States. The eagle is a first cousin
the species Known of old in the eastern hemis-
phere. Furthermore. it has appeared upon the
banners of many nations 1t a symbol of the
Roman empire 1t known in China for ages.
and today it appears upon the banners of Russia.
Germany and several other nations.
The turkey, however. is Indigenous to America
When the early European adventures and set
tiers arrived they beheld great focks of turkeys,
and became known that they a
favorite food among the Indians. After while
turkeys proudly sent home trophies of
the chase. In this way the turkey became prac-
tically worldfavorite food.
When Cortes- in 1919, assembled to the plateau
high degree of refinement He was entertained
with oriental magnificence All the delicacies
to be found within the empire before
him; and though game abundant the turkey
held the place of honor among the fowl. This
was the first time that the Spaniards had eaten
turkey, and the experience proved a salts
flying
They also saw the great tame focks of the
birds In fact. since prehistoric times the turkey
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
BABY LOVES HIS BATH
With Cuticura Soap Because So Sooth-
ing When His Skin Is Hot.

These fragrant supercreamy emol-
1ients are a comfort to children. The
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint-
ment to soothe and heal rashes, itch
ings, chaf1ngs, etc. Nothing more eff
fective. May be used from the hour
of birth, with absolute confidence.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Quite Right.

What do you understand by the
phrase a liberal education?'" asked
the professor when the freshman class
in economics had assembled.
When the governor comes through
with plenty of spending money" re-
piled the first youth called upon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
In the Swim.

Your daughter is studying art. 1
hear. Is she making any progress?"
"Oh, yes. She has been invited to
the annual frolic of the illustrators
and has a bid to the Art Students
league costume party"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
OutciaSsed,

Were you much impressed by the
majestic roar of Niagara"
Il was at first, but later on, when
my husband put up a roar about our
hotel bill. Niagara sounded like a
ripping brook"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
PASSING the Buck.

Our head bookkeeper can add up
four columns of figures at once"
Doesn't he ever make mistakes?"
"Oh, sure, but he's got an assistant
to blame them on"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

Glass paving block used in an e1
perimental way in a French city stree
lasted less than two years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
impossible.

Now, as to the Balkan situation
You'll have to excuse me. I'm in
a hurry
Why, I was going to sum up the
situation in two words
1t can't be done.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
III G9EaZAnzSRzczYRH1D

HE turkey is truly an Ameri-
can bird. 1t existed on this
continent with the Indians
before Columbus landed. Only
a few years ago among the
caves of Arizona the mum
mified remains of a turkey
were found. Practically every
cave once occupied by the cliff
jewellers of that region con-
tanned the bones or feathers
of the turkey, but this speci-
men is intact. Its age is q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Another Slap.

Sarcasticus Ito friend who is ex-
hibiting his new I'D car)-Cute little
thing 1 suppose you wash it in the
sink.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

For genuine comfort and lasting pleas
TIRE use Red Cross Ball Blue wash day
All good grocers. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Not GRAY Hairr but Tired Exes

make us look older than we are Keep you
Eyes young and you will look young. Afte
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

Don't ask a truthful man for his
honest opinion of you unless you are
prepared for a jolt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

A mothers idea of the only safe
place for a boy to go swimming is in
a bathtub.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
What's in a Name?

THE boundary between Hungary
and Serbia is the Save river"
We'll, is it going to do it?''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Out Of Sorts

THAT IS something is wrong with baby but we can't tell
just what is All mothers recognize term by the
assltude, weakness, loss appetite inclination to seep
heavy breathing and lack of interest shown by baby
the symptoms of sickness may fever congestion
worms Group dphtheria, scaatna lose minute
Give the child Casora 1t will the digestive organs into
operation the of carry off the ftid
matter, and drive away the threatened sickness
es.uIn. c.s.... Away. bear. til. ss...-.. ., zzZz|
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27
Its Sort.

Naturally. 1t is sort of court
martial"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

A term in office will in most cases
kill the reform bug in a man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-11-27

The bigot is usually pretty small.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-01-15
AMERICAN RED CROSS ISSUES
APPEAL FOR AID FOR ITALY

would forward such money through
the state department to the proper
officials in Italy.
The following statement was issued
tonight at the Red Cross headquar-
ters:
The press dispatches indicate that
another dreadful calamity has visited
Italy, occasioned by an earthquake
which is reported to have destroyed
many thousands Of lives and to have
devastated large city. The number
rendered homeless by the Messina
earthquake in 1903 was upwards of
$4,000. and the American public re-
sponded in relief by raising through
the American Red Cross the munifi-
cent sum of approximately S1,000,000
to assist those stricken people
Now there is another opportunity
J for the charitable people of the Unit
ed States. whose population includes
many hundreds of thousands of Ital-
ians, to help in providing relief foi
those rendered homeless and destitute
| by this latest catastrophe at AvaZ-
zano Casarta and other places in the
earthquake region.
"The American Ref Cross will bt
glad to forward funds to the Italiar
Red Cross for tho'e needing aid i,
the distressed ter r'itory."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-01-15

LONDON, Jan 14.-With Emperor
William personally directing the
German assaults, the allies suffered
reverse along the River Aisne in
the neighborhood of scissors. This
is admitted in the latest French Of
fical statement although the possi-
BILE effect of the German advance is
officially minimized. After continu-
Gus engagements lasting nearly two
days, the Germans forced the French
to yield the front of Vregny, to the
east of Crouy. 1t is explained by
the French that the flooding of the
River Aisne destroyed several
bridges, and thus rendered precar-
ious the communications with troops
operating on the right bank. These
troops were withdrawn as it was
thought impossible to send reinforce
| ments.
Several thousand French prisoners
were captured. British aviators early
| in the week dropped bombs on the
German position at Antwerp accord
ing to a Netherlands newspaper dis
patch. The damage by the bombs
was not ascertained. A Hamburg
paper claims that eighteen Russian
generals have been discharged from
important positions.
The general staff of the Caucasu.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-01-15
PASSENGER ON
TRAIN TELLS Of
EXPERIENCES
Says When He Climbed
from Cars After Shock
and Gazed Around Lake
Saw Only Clouds of Dust
Where Towns Had Been
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE experiences
of a passenger on a train which was
thrown from the track by the earth
quake are related in a dispatch from
Rome to the Central News.
"On our train near Lake Fucino
when the earthquake occurred" he
said. there was one sock of
great violence followed by three
others. The train was thrown off
the rails and many Of the passengers
were injured
Il climbed out OF the train and
gazed around on the lake and the
mountains. Where there had been
towns | could merely see enormous
WhirlWinds of dust and smoke APP
parently the towns existed no long
err The dispatch adds that almost
all the way to Tivoli buildings along
the railway were in ruins.
Troops sent from Rome were able
to rescue hundreds of persons at
many points but cries for help were
heard from beneath ruined buildings
in a large number of instances, in
which it is impossible to effect a
speedy release of the victims
Throughout the night shouts for
help could be heard. In one instance
a school building collapsed, buryins
200 children. many of whom are still
alive.
1T is stated that 400 soldiers were
in the barracks at Avezzano when il
collapsed and that only four of them
escaped