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The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
A SOLID |CE PACK kEEPSCORW|N
 OUT NOME

NOME, May 22-The steamer Cor win has arrived off Nome, being the first boat from Seattle this season. The ice field in front of the city ex- tends sixty miles out into Boring sea, and the Corwin Is trying to break through, but is succeeding in making only about one mile an hour. Direct. ly in front of the beach, and extending an unknown distance. the field of Ice is solid. and there will be no chance for the Corwin to get very close to the beach.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
RUSSIA IS ROUTING AUSTRIAN FORCES
Special to The Times By Associated Press.

Special to The Times By Associated Press
 LONDON, May 22-The battle along the east ern front between the Russians and the Teutons, has still all the appearance of great struggle I'm mense numbers of men are in action on both sides and the losses have been enormous. The Russians are apparently gaining on both Hanks of the two hundred mi front and have gained decided vic tory on thcir left driving the Austrian forces in Bukowina back long distance towards the Car pathians. The decision of the encounter must come along the sixty mile front in the center along the
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Many Destitute at Anchorage

of the route Of the government rail road, and not more than three hun dred of them are engaged in working. 'iany of the remaining twelve hun dred are destitute. and they are hang ing on in the expectation that the gov
 rnment will put them to work.
 The right of way for the road along the first twelve miles between Ship Creek and Matanuska is the first work that Is being undertaken by the rail road engineers, and gangs of men are
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

clearing it now. A temporary dock is under construction 10 assist in the unloading of the large quantities of freight that are arriving at Ship Creek n every boat. and it is expected that the permanent dock will be construct ed of concrete. It is unlikely that any more men will be put to work until the two millions appropriated by the last session of Congress becomes available, which will not be until Jul
 y 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Court Reserves Decision

The case of George Blouen. who was convicted of assault at Chitina and who took an appeal to the dis trict court, was argued as to the sufficiency of the undertaking. Judge Brown reserved his decision.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
FIRE THREATENS NEW RAILROAD
 TERMINAL

SEWARD, May 22-Forest fires are sweeping the country behind the new settlement at Ship Creek, and large force Of fire fighters under the com mand of L. Keith Mccullough, of the Forestry Department, are using their utmost endeavors to prevent the flames from sweeping down upon the tent colony at Anchorage. The flames are now within two miles of Anchorage.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

river San, where the Germans have forced their way across the river, and pressing the Russians hard This line runs through Central Galicia, and is the crux of the situation
 Adviees, from Petrograd assert that this attack has been checked between the San and the great marshes of the Dneister The Russians admit that the Germans have established themselves across the San, but declare that they go no further North of Przemys the battle is raging with increasing fury.
 BUCHAREST, Roumania May 22-The rioht
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

ROME, May 22-The popuace is greatly exct- ed over the assault committed on the Italian ambas- sador, Signor Boati by a German boy. The Ger man government has expressed it's formal regrets over the incidents, and among the clearer heads here 1t IS regarded only the irresponsible outbreak of a fanatic. The effect on the people, however, has been to fan tbeir flame of dislike against Ger many into blaze of resentment
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
KING VICTOR HAS SIGNED WAR BILL
ITALY'S ARMY AND NAVY BEING MOBIL HEED

taken over the last of the Italian railroads and now the entire transportation system of the country is
 in their hands, The trains are being used solely for the movement of the troops, great bodies of which proceeding northward towards the Austrian iron tier. King Victor has signed the bill which passed the senate yesterday, giving penary powers to the government. The formal declaration of war is ex- pected at any minute.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Take out Insane Patient

Deputy Marshal Al. Sullivan came over from Valdez and took Al. Harper to the Morningside Sanitarium, Port land. A. J. Henneke went along as guard.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
On His Way to Frisco
branches.

Malcolm Brock took passage on the Alameda this morning for the tates. He will go direct to San Fran. cisco, where his family is visiting, and expects to remain outside until September.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
NORTHWESTERN DUE
 ON MONDAY NIGHT

The steamer Northwestern had not beer reported from Juneau up to the hour of going to press. While the ex. act time of her arrival here is uncer- tain, she is expected in port Monday night
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
SOCIALISTS SUPPORTING WAR POLICY

ROME, May 22-At big meeting of the Social sts held here last night it was decided to rally to the support of the government in the present crisis The Socialists were the only parliamentary division that was not supporting the government in it's war policy and the action of the meeting last night makes the nation united on the present crisis.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
BABY M 'ADOO |S NAMED ELLEN
 WILSON

WASHINGTON, May S-The second White House marriage that has taken place since President Wilson assumed his office, has resulted in the birth of of granddaughter to the president. The little girl is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Gibbs M'Adoo, and has been hamed Bllen Wilson M'Adoo.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
To Make Extended Walt

Mrs. H. I. Lewis left today for Seat tie, where she will remain for some time, when her husband will join her and they will visit the Panama Fix. position.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
A HEAVY LOSS OF TIMBER NEAR
 SKAGWAY

JUNEAU, May 22-The dangerous fires which have been raging in the Tongass National Forest between Skagway and Haines, have at last been gotten under control by the employ es of the Forestry Department. The fires destroyed a large quantity of standing timber. but no property of private individuals was injured by tho flames.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
(By Associated Press)

SEWARD, May 2O-The government engineers have completed the tempo rary repairs of the Alaska Northern as far out as Mile 27, and the road is now open to that extent. They have crews out repairing the line, and an other force of men fixing up the dock in this city.
 Fifteen hundred people have gone to Ship Creek since the announcement
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Secretary Medley Is Reelected

At meeting of the executive com mittee of the Chamber of Commerce held last evening, E. F. Medley was reelected secretary of the organiza. ton for the ensuing six months.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Frelehter Here Monday

The freighter Seward Is due in Cordoya on Monday with 150 tons of coal, ten tons of freight for Orca can nery and twenty-five tons for the rail road.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
On Business Trip to Seattle

Capt. A. F. Lathrop suddenly made up his mind this morning to go to Seattle on business trip and had just time to board the steamer Alameda before she sailed.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Ball Game Tomorrow

TomOrrow's ball game promises to prove an interesting one, as there is considerable rivalry between the con testing teams from Cordova and the railroad boys.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Soliciting Subscriptions

A committee of the chambe- of commerce today canvassed the town for subscriptions to meet the deficit of s2,1o0 in the construction of the trail fron Me, arthy to Sushanna.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Portage Bay Strike

A new vein of ore has been struck on the Peabody mine at Portage bay, and the captain is anxiously await ing the resul of the assay.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
MODELLING LAIN DAND SEA FORCES

ROME, May 22-The Italian cabinet is still dis cussing the phraseology of the declaration of war, which has not yet been whipped into the exact word ing desired. The Austrian ambassador leaves Rome tonight for his native country. The King has signed decree mobilizing the full strength of the nations land and sea forces
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Carsa Explosives for Railroad

The freighter Bertha is now to the westward, having brought forty tons of explosives from the states for the Alaska railroad commission.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Court Term at Seward A term of the district court will be held at Seward. beginning June 8.
unsa Goes Dry

According to the vote received by the district court, Unga has gone dry. There were ls "wets" and 16 "drys" in the opll taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Taking Vacation In States

Chas. Cochran, of the Cordova Pow CT Company's plant, accompanied by his wife, will spend couple of months in the states. having left on today's boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
AUsTRIANs PREPARING FOR BLOW

ROME, MAY 22-The Austrians are concen- tratng large forces of troops along the upper Udne river Troop trains are constantly arriving from the interior of Austria, and many regiments of ar
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22
Mrs. NJ. Robinson left on today's nat for the states.

Mrs. w R. Faddis and three chil. dren, of Mccarthy. left on the Alame, da for the states.
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tillery are included among the soldiers. In all, it is estimated that there are several Austrian corps already arrived in this vicinity, and more are con stantly coming.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

Mrs. Wm. McFadden was an out going passenger on the Alameda.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

MILITARY TAKES OVER ALL RAILROADS
 ROME, May 22-The military authorities have
The Cordova daily times., 1915-05-22

BUCHAREST. Roumania, May 22-The right
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16

Lenora grasped the rails OF the
steamer and glanced downwards at
the great barge full Of Arab sailors
and merchandise. In the near back
ground were the docks Of Port Said.
1t was their first glimpse OF eastern
atmosphere and color.
81 can't tell you how happy I am"
she declared to Quest, ito think that
this voyage is over. Every night l
have gone to bed terrified
He smiled grimly.
Coming on shore, any OF you?"
| Harris inquired.
I'VE may when the boat moves up"
Quest replied. THE professor went
OF on the first barge. Here he is,
coming back"
A little boat had shot out from the
docks. manned by a couple of Arabs.
They could see the professor seated
in the stern. He was poring over a
small document which he held in his
hand. He waved to them eXcitedly.
He's got news!" Quest muttered
ilt Iulllc ollulShI " QutoI anu l<th-
ora and gripped the former by the
arm.
Look" he cried. Look"
He held out card. Quest read it
aloud:
There is not one amongst you with
the wit of Mongar child. Good.by!
The Hands!
where did you get it?" Quest de-
uaLded.
That's the point-the whole point"
he professor exclaimed excitedly.
Hes done us! He's landed! That
paper was pushed into my hand by
a tall Arab, who mumbled something
CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16

| way tneIr Ind1vduHury as A race Tney
! have the narrow eyes and the thick nose
! base OF the pure Oriental; also much OF
| his cunning one Of their special weak
nesses seems to be the invention of the
most hideous forms OF torture. which
/ they apply remorselessly TO their enc
| mics.
/ WEDNESDAY-Th has been a won
derfu day for us. chiefly owing to what
/ | must place on record as an act Of great
bravery by Craig. my servant. Early this
/ morning, man-"ating lion found his
way into tls encampment. The Mongars
/ behaved like arrant towards. They fled
/ right and left leaving the chiefs little
/ daughter. Fecrda. at the brute's mercy.
I Craig who is by no means an adept in
/ the use Of firearms. chased the animal as
/ he was making off With the child, and,
more by good luck than anything else,
managed TO wound 1t mortally. He
| brought the child back to the encamp-
mcnt just as the chief and the warriors
OF the tribe returned from a hunting eX-
petition. Our position here is now abso-
utcly secure. We are treated like gods,
and, approaching my weakness for all
I matters Of science, the chief has today
explained TO me many Of the secret mys-
terics Of the tribe Amongst other things,
he has shown me a wonderful secret pol
son. known only to this tribe, which they
can Needemzoo. II brings almost instant
death. and is exceedingly dinicult to trace.
The addition Of sugar causes curious
condensation and resolves II almost to a
white paste The only antidote Is a Sub
stance which they use here freely and
which Is exactly equivalent to our cam
phor
The professor closed his book.
Quest promptly rang the bell.
Some sugar" he ordered, turning
TO the steward
They waited in absolute silence
The suggestion which the professor 8
disclosure had brought to them was
stupefying, even Quests fingers, as a
moment or two later he rubbed two
knobs Of sugar together so that the
contents should fall into the tubes OF
bouillon. shook The result was
magical. The bouillon turned to a
strange shade OF gray and began
slowly to thicken.
at is Mongar poison!" the profes-
sor cried, with breaking voice.
They all looked at one another.
Craig must be here amongst u.s.
Quest muttered.
And the bouillon," Laura cried,
clasping Quests arm, "the bouillon
was meant for you!"
There seemed to be, somehow,
among all of them, a curious indis-
position to discuss this matter Sud.
denly Lenora, who was sitting on the
lounge underneath the portfolio, put
out her hand and picked up card
which was lying by his side. She
glanced at it, at first. curiously. Then
she shrieked
"A message!" she cried "A mes
sage from The Hands! Look"
They crowded around her. In that
same familiar handwriting was
scrawled across the face OF the card
these few words:
To Sanford Quest:
You have escaped this time by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16

"A Message From the Hands! Look"
look in her face. with scarcely a
murmur she fell back in her seat.
Quest leaned hurriedly forward
There was a slight commotion The
doctor came hurrying up from the 9th
or side of the saloon He bent over
her and his face grew grave.
What Is it," the captain demanded.
The doctor glanced at him mean
ingly
she had better be carried out. he
whispered
Was 1t a faint?' Lenora asked
We shall know directly" the cap
tain replied Better keep your places
| think. Steward. serve the dinner as
usual
The man held out his hand to with.
draw the CUP OF bouillon. but Quest
drew Il towards him.
Let 1t wait for a moment" he or
dered.
lie glanced at the captain. who nod
ded back In few moments the doc.
tor reappeared He leaned down and
whispered TO the captain.
Dead"
Quest turned around.
- -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16

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s-.-GWr HB0x ~
tnance or fortune, not because your
wits are keen, not because Of your
pwn shrewdness; simply because
Fate wiIed it. II will not be for long.
Underneath was the drawing of the
clenched hands.
There is no longer any doubt,
Lenora said calmly. Craig is on
board. He must have been on deck
few minutes ago. 1t was his hand
which placed this card on the port
hole. Listen! What's that?"
There was a scream from the deck.
They all recognized Laura's voice.
Harris was out of the stateroom first,
but they were all on deck within ten
seconds. Laura was standing with
one hand clasping the rail, her hand
fiercely outstretched towards the low
er part Of the promenade deck,
Through the darkness they heard the
sound of angry voices
What is it, Laura?" Lenora cried.
She swung round upon them.
Craig she cried. Craig, |
saw his face as | sat in my chair
there, talking to the captain. l saw
a mans white face-nothing else. He
must have been leaning over the rail.
He heard me call out and he disap-
peared'
The captain came slowly out of the
shadows, limping a little, and fol-
lowed by his steward. who was muir
muring profuse apologies.
Did you find him." Laura demand
ed eagerly.
81 did not" the captain replied, a
little tersely. 81 ran into Brown here
and we both had shake-up.'
But he was there-a second ago."
Laura cried out.
Il beg your pardon, miss" Brown
ventured but the decks closed at
the end, as you can see, with sail
cloth, and | was leaning over the
rail myself when you shrieked There
wasn't anyone else near me. and no
one can possibly have passed round
the deck. as you can see for your
SELF
Very well, then" she said, you
people had better get a straitwaist-
coat ready for me. If | didn't see
Craig there, I'm going off my head"
Quest had disappeared some sec
onds ago. He came thoughtfully back,
a little later.
Captain" he asked, what shall
you say if | tell you that | have proof
that Craig is on board?"
The captain glanced at Laura and
restrained himself
4 should probably say great many
things which | should regret after
wards, he replied, grimly.
sit down and well tell you what
has happened in my room," Quest con-
tinued.
He told the story. calmly and with
out remark. The captain held his
head.
The ship shall be searched" the
captain declared, 'once more. Well
look into every crack and every cup
board"
Lenora turned away with a little
shiver. 1t was one of her rare mo-
ments OF weakness.
You won't find him! You won't
find him!" she murmured. And l
am afraid"
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Doctor" he said, 81 happen to have
nv chemical chest with me, and some
special testing tubes. II you'll allow
me, I'd like to examine this cup OF
bouillon. You might come round, too
II you will"
The captain nodded.
I'D better stay here for time" he
decided "Ill follow you presently.
The service OF dinner was resumed
Laura, however, sent plate after plate
away. The captain watched her anx
iously
u cant help It," she explained. 81
don't know whether you've had any
talk with Mr.. Quest, but we've been
through some queer times lately. |
guess this death business is getting
on my nerves"
The captain was startled.
you don't for a moment connect
Mrs. Foston Rowe's death with the
criminal you are in search OFF" he
exclaimed.
Laura sat quite still for moment.
The bouillon was offered first to
Nr Quest she murmured
The captain called his steward.
where did you get the bouillOn
from you scrved-that last cup espe-
cially?' he asked
From the pantry just as usual,
sir" the man answered. 1T was all
served out from the same caldron.'
Any chance OF anyone getting at
it,"
quite impossible, sir"
In Quests stateroom the doctor
the professor, Quest and Lenora were
all gathered around two little tubes,
which the criminoogist was eXamin-
ing with an electric torch.
mo reaction at ALL" the latter NUT
tered This isn't an ordinary poison.
anyway"
The professor, who had been stand
ing on one side, suddenly gave vent to
soft exclamation.
Wait" he whispered wait, l
have an idea"
He hurried off to his stateroom.
The doctor was poring over a volume
OF tabulated poisons. Quest was still
watching his tubes Lenora sat upon
the couch Suddenly the professor
reappeared. He was carrying small
notebook in his hand, his manner be-
trayed some excitement. He closed
the door carefully behind him
Il want you ALL" he begged, "to
listen very carefully to me. You will
discover the application of what | am
going to read when | am finished.
Now. IL you please"
This" he began, sis the diary OF
tour made by Craig and myself in
northern Egypt some fourteen years
ago Here is the first entry Of i'm
port:
MONDAY-Twcnty- miles southeast
of Port Said We have stayed for two
days at little Mongar village. have
today come to the definite conclusion that
anthropoid apes were at one time deni-
zens OF this country.
TUESDAY-Both Craig and have been
a little uneasy today. These Mongars
into whose Snent we have found
our way. are one OF the strangest and
fercest OF the nomad tribes. They are
descended, withou, n doubt. from the an
cient Mongolians. who invaded this coun-
try some seven hundred years before
Christ but haze preserved In q marvellous
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16
SPLENDID Medicine
Stomach Trouble
Suffered for Several Years
Peruna Restored My Health

Mrs. Elizabeth
r e u t h er, No. sos
Twelfth St, N. W..
Washington, d. c.,
writes: II am
pleased to endorse
Peruna as a splen-
did medicine for
catarrh and stom- 4
ach trouble, from "
which / suffered I
for several years. /
l took it for sew 6
eral months and
at the end of tn
time found my heal
was restored and ha
felt splendidly eN
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16
All! The InvIsorat,ns whit Of Tho
Pine Forest!

How II clears the throat and head
OF its mucous ailments. 1t is this spir-
It OF Newness and Vigor from the
health-giving Piney Forests brought
back by DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. An
tiseptic and healing. Buy bottle to
day. All Druggists, 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-16

since. / now take 1t when l contract
a cold and 1t soon rids the system Of
any catarrhal tendencies.
Over Ten Years Age.
Although 1t was over ten years ago
that first gave you my testimonial. I
an Of the same opinion as when
wrote 1t. and give you the privilege to
use 1t as you see Mt. I still use Pc
runa when I think It necessary. I am
recommending II to my neishbors
whenever q chance occurs"