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have been very delightful to me. Our judgments have accorded In practic- ally every matter of official duty, and public policy until now. Your sup port of the work and purposes of the administration has been generous and loyal beyond praise. Your devotion to the duties of your great office and your eagerness to take advantage of every great opportunity for service in 1t has offered an example to the rest of us. You have earned our election ate admiration and friendship. Even now we are not separated In the object that we seek, but only In the method by which wee seek 1t.
 It is for these reasons that my feel ings about your retirement from the office of Secretary of State go much deeper than regret. I deplore it. Our objects are the same and we ought to pursue them together. I yield to your desire only because I must, and wish to bid you godspeed on our part ing. We shall continue to work for the same cause even when we do not work in the same way.
 With Affectionate Regards,
 WOODROW WILSON.
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Reduction in Gasoline at s. Blum &
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THE CoRDovA DAILY TIMES MONDAY
BryanResigne President Wilson's
 Reply To It

The letter of resignation of William J. Bryan as Secretary of State was as follows:
 My Dear Mir. President:
 It is with sincere regret that have reached the conclusion that I should return to you the commission as Secretary of State with which you honored me at the beginning of your administration. Obedient to your sense of duty and actuated by the highest motives you have prepared for trans mission to the Germna government a note in which I cannot join without violating what deem to be an obliga- tion to my country, and the issue in voved is of such moment that to re- main a member of the cabinet would be as unfair to you as it would be to the cause which is nearest my heart namely, the prevention of war I, therefore, respectfully tender my resignation to take effect when the note is sent, unless you prefer an earlier hour.
 Alike desirous of reaching a peace ful solution of the problems arising out of the use of submarines against merchantmen we find ourselves diff fering irrecoucilably as to the meth ods which should be employed.
 It falls to your lot to speak officially for the nation. consider it to be none the less my duty to endeavor as a private citizen to promote the end which you have in view by means which you do not feel at liberty to use.
 In seyering intimate and pleasant relations which have existed between us during the past two years, permit me to acknowledge the profound sat isfaction which it has given me to be associated with you in the important work which has come before the State Department, and to thank you for the courtesies shown
 With the heartiest wishes for your welfare, and for the success of your administration, I am my dear Presl. dent
 Yours Very Truly,
 w. J. BRYAN
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HEARING IS SET [
 IN FIsHER|Es CASE

July 1s has been set as the date for the hearing of the case of the United States vs. The Boring Commercial Company. The case is concerned with settling the matter of possession of certain fishing station located on Akutan island and the decision rests upon the ability of the Boring Com merciai company to prove that they were in possession of the land con- cerned before the passing of the organic act of May IT, 1883. The company state that they have been in possession since 1874.
 When the matter comes up for a hearing a decision will also be reached as to whether or not the claims of the company are in conflict with those of any Alaskan natives at the present time. Testimony in the case will be taken by a deposition, owing to the distance Of any witnesses from the nearest commissioner office.
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COAL PAPERS TRANSMITTED
 TO GENERAL LAND OFFICE

All of the papers concerned with the Green-White coal case recently disposed of by the Juneau land office are being prepared for transmission Land Office at Washington. The Juneau office is not a filing office and it is the custom to send to the Gen. eral Land Office all papers concern ing a given case as soon as the busi- ness of the local office shall have been completed.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE
 No. fo-ln Bankruptcy

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
 TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD
 DIVISION.
 In the Matter of J. A. Fagerberg, A
 Bankrupt:
 Whereas, Application has been made by the aboye-named bankrupt for a discharge, as provided by Section 14-a of the bankruptcy law of 1893; now, on motion of Edward F. Medley, attor- ney for such bankrupt,
 TT IS ORDERED: That all creditors of J. A. Fagerberg, bankrupt, as well as all other parties in interest, show cause, at a hearing to be had on such application before the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, at Valdez, in said Territory and Division, on the 2Sth day of June, A. D., 1915, or as soon thereafter as such hearing may be had, why such application should not be granted.
 That notice of such hearing be given by mailing a copy of this order at least ten days prior to the date set for such hearing to each of the credit ors, parties in interest and attorneys entitled to notice of the proceedings herein, and by publishing a copy here of in The Cordova Daily Times, newspaper published at Cordova, Alaska, not later than one week prior to such date.
 That such notice be so given by or under the direction of the referee in bankruptcy in charge of this proceed ing
 WITNESS, The Honorable Fred Nj. Brown, Judge of said court, and the seal thereof, at Valdez, in the Terri tory and Division aforesaid, on this 27th day of May, 1915.
 ARTHUR LANG, (Official SeaD Clerk.
 By Chas. A. Hand, Deputy, United States of America
 Territory of Alaska, Third Division.
 l, the undersigned Clerk of the Dis trict Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, do hereby certify that the attached Is full, true and correct copy of the original order To Show Cause on Application for Discharge in Bankruptcy No. 10, as the same ap- pears on file and of record in my office,
 In testimony whereof, l have sub scribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Valdez, Alaska, this 27th day of May, 1915,
 (Seal) ARTHUR LANG, Clerk, By Chas. A. Hand. Deputy.
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the world. Among the nations with which we have these treaties are Great Britain. France and Russia. No matter what dispute may arise be- tween the United statee and these treaty nations" we agree that there shall be no declaration and no com mencement of police action until the matters in dispute have been investi- gated by an international commission, and one years time is allowed for the investigation and a report of its find ings. This plan was offered to all nations without any exceptions what ever, and Germany was one of the nations which accepted the principle. being, I think, the twelfth to accept. No treaty was actually entered into with Germany, but I cannot see that that should stand in the way when both nations endorsed the principle. T. do not know whether Germany would accept the offer, but. in my judgment this country should at least make the offer
 Such an offer, if accepted, would att once release the tension and silence all the jingoes who are demanding war. Germany has always been a friendly nation and a great many of our people are of German ancestry. Why should we not deal with Germany according to this plan, to which the nation has pledged its support?
 The second point of difference Is as to the course which should be pur. sued in regard to Americans travelling on belligerent ships with cargoes of ammunition. Why should no Ameri- can citizen be permitted to involve his country in war by travelling upon belligerent ship when he knows that that ship will pass through the danger zone. It is not a question of whether an American citizen has right under international law to travel on a bellig erent ship. It is a question Of whether he ought not out of consideration for his country, if not for his own safety avoid the danger when avoidance is possible. It is a very one-sided citi zenship that compels a government to go to war over a citizens rights, and yet relieves the citizen of all obliga tions to consider his nations welfare AS a private citizen I am free to urge both these propositions and to cal public attention to these remedies in the hope of securing such an expres sion of public sentiment as will sup port the President in employing these remedies if in the future he finds il consistent with his sense of duty tc favor them.
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President Wilson's Reply

The reply of President Woodrow Wilson to the letter of William J. Bfyan was as follows: My Dear MT. Bryan:
 l accept your resignation only because you insist upon it's accept. ance, and I accept it with much more than deep regret, but with feelings of personal sorrow.
 Our two years of close association
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FOR SALE

Mrs. T. J. Erickson wishes to sell one-fourth interest in Lucky Strike mine, which ore shows up well. Full particulars given at A. J. Adams office.
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The Spectator., 1915-06-25
Only Glanced One Shoe.

While an East side matron was bus fly preparing to go to the theater the other afternoon, a gossipy neighbor came to the front door. The woman stopped in the middle of the process of putting on her best shoes and talked to the neighbor for some time. When the neighbor left she looked at the clock and saw she would have to hurry. So she hastily finished dress ing and made dash for the car.
 She noticed young man watched her all the way downtown. She searched her coat thoroughly for a stray travelling. but found none.
 After attending the theater she boarded a car and still noticed that she attracted attention. She followed one girls eye and saw that it centered on the bottom of her dress. Looking |. to discover the cause she found that in her haste she had only changed one of her shoes and on her left she wore a patent kid shoe, while on the other there was a gunmetal calf shoe!-In- dianapolis News.
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men, made thorough examination oi the wood. but although they continued until dusk they discovered nothing neither was anything heard of the mys- terious seafarer and his companion in brown tweeds.
 called on Muriel and explained how the body had so suddenly disap- peared, whereupon she stared at me pale faced. saying:
 "The assassins must have watched us! They are aware, then, that we have knowledge of their crime?" "Of course," I said. "Ah!" she cried hoarsely. Then we are both in deadly peril-peril of our own lives! These people will hesitate at nothing. Both you and l are marked down by them, without a doubt. We must both be wary not to fall into any trap they may lay for us.
 Her very words seemed an admis' sion that she was aware of the identity of the conspirators, and yet she would | give me no clue to them.
 Next day I accompanied the party over to Glenlea, about five miles dis tant, and at noon at spot previously arranged, We found the ladies awaiting us with luncheon spread under the trees As soon as we approached Muriel came forward quickly, handing me a telegram, saying that it had been sent over by one of my uncle's grooms at the moment they were leaving the castle.
 I tore it open eagerly and read its contents. It was from Frank Hutch eson in Leghorn, and read:
 Made inquiries. Olinto Santini married your servant Armida at Italian consulate general in London about a year ago. They live 64B Albany Road. Camberwell; he 1. l employed waiter Ferrari's restaurant | westbourne Grove.-British Consulate | Leghorn.
 tTO BE CONTINUED)
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tired out and yet accomplishing, pressed my hand and wished me good fortune in my investigation. At half-past nine that night pulled up the dogcart before the chief police station at Dumfries. and alighting at once sought the big fair Highlander Mackenzie. with whom l had had the consultation on the previous day.
 When we were seated in his room beneath the hissing gas jet T related my adventure and the result of my in. vestigation.
 "What?" he cried. jumping up. You've unearthed another body-a woman's?"
 "I have. And what is more. l can identify her" I replied, Her name is Armida, and she was wife of the murdered man Olinto Santini."
 Then both husband and wife were killed?"
 Without doubt-a double trag- edy."
 But the two men who concealed the body! Will you describe them?"
 did so, and he wrote at my dicta- ton. and calling in one of his sub inspectors. gave him instructions for the immediate circulation of the de- scription to all the police stations in the county, saying the two men were vantAd on . charge of willful murder.
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Destructive Starfish.

Clearing Narragansett bay of that voracious enemy of the oyster. clam and scallop. the starfish. is one of the principal recommendations of the commissioners of shell fisheries in the annual report just presented to the general assembly. Many acres of free ground-17.000 acres are exempt by law-are described as only breeding places for the starfish. which during the past year destroyed million bush. els of oysters besides ravaging the beds of clans and scallops. So seri- ous a menace to the shellfish indus try is the starfish that the revenue of the state from leased oyster grounds is being affected. The starfish set during June and July. Immense num- bers are found upon seaweed. It Is estimated that the starfish in one cart load of seaweed are capable of de- stroying over six million clans in one week. Raking the seaweed ashore is one way of killing the stars by the million.--Providehce Bulletin.
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CHAPTER VII.
Contains a Surprise.

The first object brought to light about two feet beneath the surface was piece of dark gray woolen stuff which. when the mold was removed proved to be part of a woman's skirt
 With frantic eagerness l got into the hole we had made and removed the soil with my hands, until l suddenly touched something hard.
 A body lay there, doubled up ana crushed into the well.like hole the men had dug.
 Together we pulled it out, when. to my surprise, on wiping away the dirt from the hard. waxen features, I rec ognized 1t as the body of Armida. the woman who had been my servant in Leghorn and who bad afterwards mar ried Olinto Both had been assassi hated!
 When Muriel gazed upon the dead woman's face she gave vent to an ex pression of surprise. The body was evidently not that of the person she had expected to find.
 Who Is she. wonder?" my com. panion calculated. Not a lady. ev;. dently. by her dress and hands.
 Evidently not" was my respopse,
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and this experience may be of value to some reader.
 The horse in question was and is a good one in many ways. City broke' (that is, fearless), when it comes to the many things that are very liable to frighten a horse these days.
 Automobiles, steam cars, bicycles and the like do not even interest him. He will meet any of these horse-ter- rifying affairs with utmost indiffer- ence.
 When first purchased him he was low down in flesh and really looked depressed and sad
 Having had about thirty years ex- perience in the handling of horses and mules of all sorts, 1 naturally thought that could take this specimen to my farm and make something of him. I bought him over three months ago and have fed him on what is consid- cred by good horsemen to be first- class feed. At the present writing 1 can only say that my experience and the advice of my neighbors are at fault, for the horse still remains poor and apparently out of condition.
 He has had two attacks of sick ness in the past month and with no excuse so far as the writer can see. First bad cold that kept him half sick for over two months, then . se- were attack of indigestion, which last ed all day and we'll into the night, and was followed by severe chill. I would advise any farmer who fs unfortunate enough to own delicate horse to dispose of him at the ear Hest opportunity and thus save him. self trouble and expense. foS the ordi- nary farmer does not know what to do with an animal that Is regularly sub l ject to these spells of sickness, and even if he does know what to do, 1t does not pay to waste time on such an animal.
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DIET FOR THE BRAIN-WORKER
Should Be That Nourishine to the Whole Body, With Special Refer
 ence to Nervous System.

A great deal has been said about food, and one of the pet theories of popular physiology has been that fish and other substances composed large. ly of phosphorus are the most appro- priate diet for brainworkers. But modern science is emphasizing that the best food for the brain is that which nourishes the whole body. with special reference to the nervous sys- tenn.
 Brain power is largely an expres- sion through the nerves of bodily vt- tality. In discussing this point in a recent treatise. Dr. George M. Beard says that the diet of brain-workers should be of large variety, delicately served, abundantly nutritious, of which fresh meat should be prominent con stituent
 In vacations. or wherever it is de sired to rest the brain, fish may, to a certain extent, take the place of meat. He says We should select those arti- cles that are most agreeable to our individual tastes and so far as pos sible we should take our meal amid pleasant social surroundings,
 In great crises that call for unusual Sxertion we should rest the stomach, that for the time the brain may work the harder, but the deficiency of nu- triton ought always to be supplied in tha first interval of renOSe
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His lips were pressed together in distinct dissatisfaction as he asked: The body is still in the glen, where you left it?"
 "Yes. If you wish, will take you to the spot. I can drive you and your assistant up there."
 Certainly. Let us go," he ex- claimed. rising at once and ringing his bell.
 Get three good lanterns and some matches and put them in this gentle mans trap outside" he said to the constable who answered his summons. And tell Gilbert Campbell that want him to go with me up to Rannoch wood"
 He asked: When do you expect to get telegram from your friend. the
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and usually possesses dirty nose to wipe on the trousers of the feeder.
 The accompanying illustration tells how to feed the hegs without going into the lot or field. The trough iA secured to the ground by means Of strong stakes and is held at one end against the fence. A spout made of four boards extends from the end Of the trough to the outside and is flrmr ly secured to the fence and trough.
 The feed is poured through the spout and it gives such force to tho, How that the far end of the trough is usually reached before 1t is stopped by the hogs. A paddle is kept by th9 fence to force down the solid mattox1 that tends to accumulate in tho spou1| and to empty the water thAt senn1G| n tha trnnGh aftAS . vAsa
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dfA]R1Mb $]R0NQK
GET RID OF DELICATE HORSE
Farmer Should Dispose of Aliing Anl- nal at Once and Save Much Time,
 Trouble and Expense.
(By ]. M. BELLY

(By J. M. BELLY
 know of nothing more trouble some on the farm than the delicate horse." In the first place the ordinary, farmer is not veterinarian in any sense; therefore, when he is unfortu- nate enough to own 8 horse that is subject to spells of sickness, he really does not know what to do, and if this same horse is an animal whose value ranges anywhere from $50 to $100, tho owner is loath to send off for a regular veterinarian and pay him for his visit and prescription, consequently the horse in question is very apt to die.
 have had some experience in the past few months with a delicate horse,
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for l still deemed it best to keep my own counsel I recollected the story Olinto had told me about his wife; of her illness and her longing to return to Italy. Yet the dead woman's coun- tenance must have been healthy enough in life, although her hands were rough and hard, showing that she had been doing manual labor.
 Armida had been particularly good housemaid, a black-haired, black-eyed Tuscan, quick. cleanly and full of keen sense of humor. It was a great shock to me to find her lying dead The breast of her dress was stained with dried blood, which, on examina- tion, I found had issued from a deep and fatal wound beneath the ear where she had been struck an unerring blow that had severed the artery. Those men-those men who buried her! l wonder who they were?" my companion exclaimed in a hushed voice. We must follow them and as certain. They are certainly the mur- derers who have returned in secret and concealed the evidence of this sec ond crime"
 Yes" said. Let us go after them. They must not escape us." Then, leaving the exhumed body be- meath a tree, 1 caught Muriel by the waist and waded across the deep chan nel worn by the stream at that point, after which we both ascended the steep bank, where the pair had dis
 We went on through the gloomy for est, for the light had faded and eve ming was now creeping on. From time to time we halted and listened. But there was a dead silence, broken only by the shrill cry of night bird and the low rustling of the leaves in the autumn wind. The men knew their way, it seemed, even though the wood was trackless. Yet they had nearly twenty minutes start of us. and in tha, time they might be already out in the l open country. Would they succeed 1T evading us? Yet even if they did. could describe the dress of one o them, while that of his companion was as far as l made out dark blue, of g somewhat nautical cut. He wore alst fiat cap with a peak. We went on But We saw no sign of the men wht had so secretly concealed the body O their victim.
 You expected to discover anothe woman, did you not, Miss Leithcourt? :? l asked presently, as we walked acros the moor
 Yes, she answered. Il expected [, find an entirely different person"
 But if the identity of the dead wom an is established?" I asked.
 Tt might furnish me with a clue. she exclaimed quickly. Yes, try an, | discover who she is
 Who was the woman you expecte, to find?"
 "A friend-a very dear friend"
 Will you not tell me her name?" inquired.
 .No. it would be unfair to her" sh responded decisively. an answe which to me was particularly tanta lizing.
 It was quite dark when l took leav of my bright little companion, who
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SYNOPSIS.

Gordon Gregg is called upon in Leg horn by Hornby, the yacht Lola's owner, and dining aboard with him and his friend. Hylton Chatter, accidentally sees torn photograph of young girl. That night the consul's safe is robbed. The police find that Hornby is a fraud and sne Lola's name a false one. Gregg vis- Its Capt. Jack Durnford of the marines aboard his vessel. Durnford knows. but '.It concerns woman" In London Gregg Is trapped nearly to his death by a former servant. Ointo. Visiting in Dumfries Gregg meets Muriel Leithcourt Hornby appears and Muriel introduces nm as Martin Woodroffe her fathers friend Gregg finds that she is engaged 10 Woodroffe. Gregg sees a copy of the torn photograph on the Lola and finds mat mat the young girl is Muriels friend. Woodrofe disappears. Gregg discovers the body of murdered woman in Ran noch wood: The body disappears and in us place Is found the body of Olinto Gregg talks to the police but conceals his own Knowledge of the woman. Muriel
 alis secretly on Gregg and tells him that she IS certain that woman as well as man has been murdered.