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The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08
ATTAIN SPENCER OLD-T|MER IN
 ALASKA

The Standard Oil steamer Asuncion, which has been in port for the past two days discharging oil for the rail road and steamboat companies left at an early hour this morning. The AS. uncion is commanded by Capt. J. w. Spencer, who Is making his first trip to these waters, however, having visit ed almost every port along the coast from Southeastern Alaska to the Arctic.
 Capt. Spencer, as a youth of IF, made his first trip to Cordova, or ra- ther to the site of the town, on the revenue cutter Bear in 1891, and he tells an interesting story of the voyage which extended to the Pribilof islands.
 On this trip he carried several distin guished passengers, including Govern or Knapp, Judge Johnson and Marshal Marshal Shoup. One of the principal objects of the voyage was to capture Russian Pete" an Alaskan bandit, whose deeds of rapine and plunder had made him a terror to the inhabitants of a wide section of the coast. The Bear, then in command of Captain Healey, called in at almost every in- let and village in search of the bandit.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

He was finally located on a small island near Unga, and preparations were made for his capture. Two boat loads of men, armed with guns and cutlasses left the cutter One of these was commanded by the then Second Lieutenant Jarvis, who was afterwarc-s an official of the Northwestern Fish cries Company and woll known to all Alaskans. The boats landed on op poste sides of the island to prevent Pete from making his escape. As the boat MT. Spencer was in approach ed the shore, a stout, well preserved man of abut 60 years of age, came down to the beach and assisted them to land It was Russian Pete. The terror of the Alaskan coast made not the slightest resistance, and the brave Pete was taken into custody, and later at Sitka, was tried for his many crimes.
 It was during this voyage that the first reideer were brought to Alaska, small herd of sixteen having been bought from from the natives at Holy Cross bay, Siberia, and taken to Un- alaska, but the experiment of breeding them there was not successful.
 Captain Spencer again came north on the Bear in 1892, and this time the cutter brought Prof. Russell and party, who were the first to climb Mt. St. Elias. The landing of the party was made at Icy bay, a small inlet west of Yakutat. The surf was running heavily at the time, and Lieutenant Jarvis, who commanded the first boat reached the shore in safety, but the boat in command of Lieutenant Walk
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08
SENATOR TANNER
 SEES "NIGGER'

The talk of Statehood and it's ad- vocacy by those who have been op- posing the movement to secure a full Territorial form of government for Alaska has aroused considerable talk among the members of the Legislature during the last few days, says the Juneau Empire. The supporters of a wider measure of self-government for
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08
Meeting of Eastern Star.

Cordova Chapter No. 4, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a regular meet ing this evening in Masonic Hall, to which all members are requested to attend and visiting members of the order are cordially invited.
 o. C. MEYER, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08
OBREGON MEETS DEFEAT BY
 VILLA

FL PASO. April 8-Thc battle be- tween the Villa forces and the Car ranza troops under General Obregon, near Queretaro, resulted in a defeat Of Obregon, and the latter Is retreating southward. General Villa is pesonal- ly directing the pursuit of the van quished Carranzaites. Both sides over twenty thousand men each.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

full Territorial form of government which President Wilson has recom- mended for Alaska.
 "If Statehood is Knocking at our door why has there been no effort made in the last two years Co pro. cure even a full Territorial form of government? Our Delegate knows that the President favors it, why has he introduced no bill to extend the powers of the Territory"
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

Kinney has corner on Coffee.
 What we mean is COFFEE. not the wishy-wishy kind you have been buying and nicknamed coffee. One can of Dwight Edwards will convinc,
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08
ORDERS ISSUED TO INTERN
 E|TEL

NEWPORT NEWS, April S-Orders have been received here to take the German auxiliary cruiser Eitel and in- tern her at the Navy Yard. This ac- ton was taken at the request of the commander of the vessel.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

Fresh shipments or corn on the cob at Kinney's.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

LOVERA'S now made in bond bet ter than ever-TRY ONE.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

Read The Daily Times and help Cordova grow.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

The best meals in town served at the Windsor grill.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

Some cooking at the Windsor grill.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-04-08

All the Real News in the Times.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
PERSONALS

John Pierson of Higginsville,
arrived Wednesday, where he
has secured employment with
Mr.. Swan, who is erecting a
concrete silo, 14x50 feet, on the
Edgar Cox farm, now occupied
by Ollie Arth.
c. L. Ristine went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the
day on legal business.
l.. C. Seall, who has been en-
ployed at the Lexington Evening
News, left Tuesday night for
Springfield, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ". Vawter re-
turned to their home in Marshall
Tuesday evening after a visit
here with Mrs. Vawter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher.
Audley Groves of Kansas City
spent Tuesday here with his
mother, Mrs. D. P. Groves.
Miss Alice B. Peak was in Hig-
ginsville Tuesday attending a
meeting of the Happy Hour Club
which was entertained by Mrs.
T, A. McLennan.
Miss Rachel Andreen returned
Wednesday from a weeks visit
in Higginsville.
Mrs. M. V. Fetty returned to
her home in Linnues, Mo, We'd
nesday after a visit here with
her daughter, Miss Viola, at Cen
trail College.
Charles Mertz went to Kansas
ClCy FRIDAY morning 10 spend
the day on business.
Mrs. Mary Tarlton Of Yelling
ton spent Thursday here.
Miss Grace Jameson went to
Kansas City Friday for a
few days visit.
When you get ready for your
curtains and draperies we would
suggest Xix Bros. if you want
to see the new things.
28-29-3-4-5-6
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
Who Does Your Family Wash
ing?
28-29-3-4-5-6

When the weather is cold, your
wash-woman is sick, when it
rains, you cannot get the clothes
dried, and finally, when you do
get them they are covered with
SCOT, these are just a few Of the
disappointment in depending
on home washing. Why not try
our service-we have plenty Of
good, clear, soft water, a great
big drying room, and an i'm
mense flat work irOHer to take
care of the unstarched pieces.
Each family wash is washed and
kept separate form any other
and given just as much care as
if we were doing it in your home.
We wash every day except Sat
friday and washes coming in be-
fore noon Friday, will be deliver
ed Saturday. Our charge is
5 cents per pound, and remem-
Der, you get your fiat work iron
ed free of cost. Let us come for
your clothes this week and avoid
the disappointment of home
washing. Our phone number
is 1870.
CRAWFORD'S LAUNDRY.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30

"Rastus, why do you call your
mule 'Croquet Bali"
"'Cause | has to hit him so hard
0 drive him any distance"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
ODD DEATH OF AN tBEx.

4 short time ago a male Cretan
hex in the London geological gar
dens killed itself in a remarkable
manner. When sparring with a
markhoor in the next Enclosure he
c~utangIed the tips of his horns in
he bars and wire netting of the
fence. Whether or not he thought
his opponent was the cause Of the re-
straint put upon his actions, and
that a desperate effort was neces-
5ary to free himself, cannot be
Known; bat with one powerful
french he pulled the top of his skull
ont, tearing away the skin of the
scalp and exposing the lacerated
brain. lie dropped to all intents
and purposes dead on the spot, just
as if a rife shot had cracked through
his skull. The probability is that he
sprang off the ground, and, missing
his footing as he came down, threw
all his weight with a jerk on to the
top of his skull.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30

preached by one of the priests Of
the Dominican order, from
which sprang the Holy Name So
ciety in 1882. In the afternoon
the principal address to the del
egates will be delivered by John
Burke, treasurer of the United
States.
Plans are going forward in the
War Department for the in
struction Of thousands Of young
men from schools and colleges in
military camps this summer.
Letters received at the War De-
partment from students who
wish to enroll in the fve-week
camps in the East have been re-
ferred to Maj, Gen. Leonard
Wood, commanding the De-
partment of the East, at New
York. Last year the camps
were under the direct supervis-
ion of the War Department, but
this year the department com
manders are to give them per-
sonal supervision. The camps
will be located at Chickamauga
Park, Pittsburgh Barracks,
Ludington, Mich, and at Presi-
do, San Francisco.
If Secretary McAdoo has suf-
fciently recovered his health by
that time, he will deliver an adj
dress at the launching of the
two new coast guard cutters,
which is to take place at New
port News one week from today.
If Mr.. McAdoo is unable to be
present, Acting Secretary New
ton of the Treasury Department
will be the orator Of the occasion.
Miss Sallie McAdoo, youngest
daughter of Secretary McAdoo,
will christen one Of the vessels.
The sponsor selected for the
other cutter is Miss Mabel Hart
well, who will be brought from
her Alabama home for the oc-
casion by a chosen escort.
Because government specifca-
tons for soap materials are so
many and varied, with the re-
suit that some manufacturers
have refused to make bids, Sec
rotary Redfeld has requested the
heads of the various executive
departments to appoint repre-
sentatives to cooperate with the
bureau of standards in drawing
up a United States standard set
of specifications for such ma
terials. Heretofore there have
been from thirty to forty differ
ent specifications issued by the
government for soap materials.
With a standard set of specifca-
tions it is believed that the gov
eminent will be able to secure
better and cheaper goods.
The United States Navy De
partment having jettisoned the
nautical terms "starboard" and
port" for fright" and left" in
steering, the United States coast
and geodetic survey service is
seriously contemplating further
disregarding former nautical
nomenclature by printing the
depth Of water on %coasting
charts in feet, instead of in faith
oms as heretofore. To that end
the bureau is obtaining the Opin-
ions of navigators pro and con as
to its practicability. 1t is de-
clared to be natural that chang
es of this character should take
place as those engaged in pro
noting simpler as well as more
efficient means of obtaining sat
isfactory results in navigation
find them to be of advantage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
IMPOSSIBLE.

what first made you distrust the
witness veracity p
81 heard him tell a friend of mine
that he never in his life forgot a
letter his wife gave him to mail"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
IMPOSSIBLE PRAISE.

Nell-My Jack is the salt of the
earth.
Belle-Indeed, then, he isn't, He's
too fresh.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
NATURALLY.

Don't you think these mountain
climbing stories are mostly fakes p
"Well, how could a mountain
climbing story be ON the level? ?"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
THE CAUSE.

"There is a lot of gossip in board
ing houses, isn't there? ?"
"What else can you expect when a
boarding houses business is to have
a lot Of roomers ?"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
HOW THE TROUBLE STARTED.

"What started the row %
"a fake dentist sold a set of cellu-
loid teeth to the man who eats fire
in the vaudeville show"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
Gossip From the National
Capital.

Capital.
Washington, D. c., april "a
The spirited contest witnessed
here this week in connection with
the election of a president-gen-
eral and other officers of the nat
ional society of the Daughters of
the American Revolution led one
observer to remark that the
Daughters seemed to have in
herited a goodly share of the
militant qualities possessed by
their sires of Revolutionary
fame. No one who had a close
view Of the campaign that led up
to the election would ever think
Of accusing the women of not be-
ing able to play the political
game as well as their husbands
and brothers. No feature that
usually marks a lively contest
fer public office was lacking in
the D. A. r. election-excepting,
Of course, the campaign cigars.
But even for these the Daugh-
ters appeared to have found a
good equivalent in teas, sodas,
bouquets and boxes of chocolates
which were heaped upon the del
egates, particularly those who
had not openly announced their
choice for the head of the So
ciety.
The Daughters have not been
the only distinguished visitors
entertained in Washington this
week. The annual meeting Of
the National Academy of Scien-
ces which was in session from
Monday until Thursday attracted
a gathering Of noted educators
and scientists from many parts
of the country, The academy is
the only organization of its kind
designated by Congress as an adj
vieser to the Government.
Founded in 1863, the roll of dis
tinguished members of that time
begins with Louis Agassiz and
ends with J. D. Whitney, and in
cludes many other famous
names, From the beginning the
Academy has been considered
the most dignifed scientific body
in the country and the most diff
fcult of entrance. 1t is generally
understood that no amount Of
pressure will enable a man to be-
come a member, but that the in
itiative must always come from
within.
The total membership Of the
National Academy of Sciences at
the present time, including hon
orary members and foreign asso-
ciates is 181. The foreign asso-
ciates have always included the
most distinguished men in
science. Those who have pass
ed away include Pasteur, Farra-
day, Huxley, Becquerel, Bous-
singault, Lord Kelvin, Liebig,
Virchow and Helmhotz. Some
of the present foreign members
of worldwide celebrity are Sir
William Ramsay, Sir Joseph
Thomson, Sir Archibald Geike,
Wilhelm Wundt, Paul Enrich,
Hugo de Vries and Sir Ernest
Rutherford.
The annual convention of the
Archdiocesan Union of the Holy
Name Societies of Washington,
Maryland and a portion of Vir-
ginia is to assemble tomorrow in
st. Mary's Catholic Church in
this city. From all indications it
will be the largest gathering
ever held by the society in this
section of the country. The con.
vention will be opened with q
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-04-30
ITS SUPPORT.

"That story hasn't a leg to stand
on"
ooh, yes, it has, if you look at its
footnotes."
Arizona republican., 1915-09-03
GRAND JURY FAILS ID FIND
 OUT WHO LYNCHED LED FRANK

We find several clues but have been unable to find anyone who could iden- tify any party We have done our best. under our oath and we regret to state we have been unable to find enough evidence to indict anyone for this crime"
 Upwards of thirty five witnesses were examined.
 After it stated that the jury had the active cooperation of Governor Harris, the state attorney general and Solici- tor Clay and other officials of Cobb county the report adds:
 We have been unable to connect anybody with the perpetration of this crime or identify anyone connected with it. We subpoenaed and examined many witnesses in an effort to disclose the perpetrators of this crime, but none of these witnesses could ideitfy any of the parties We find from investiga tion that the officers of law and the citizens of our town and county knew nothing of this crime until they heard of the body being found near Freys gin in this county. The city of Mari etta and county of Cobb were quiet before the trouble and are quiet now and all reports to the contrary are un true
Arizona republican., 1915-09-03
Bullet Riddled Bodies of Men Kidnapped N ear Brownsville Are Found Later in the Bed of a Dry Lake
SUPPOSED GERMAN
 IS NOT MOLESTED
Later Mexicans Engage in Running Fight " ith United States Cavalry men-Aeroplane Aids in Locating the aBndits
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHl

BROWNSVILLE, Sept. 2.-The bull let riddled bodies of two Americans kidnapped early today by Mexican bandits about twelve miles north of here. were found in the bed of a dried lake. They were Earl Donald son, farmer who came here from Fayette, Mo. two weeks ago. and an engineer named Smith engaged in concrete construction work on an irrigation canal. The bodies were brought to Brownsville tonight
 Donaldson, Smith and Stanley Dodds. a contractor. were building an irrigation pumping plant and were captured by the MeXicans. Because one of the band told the others that Dodds was a German he was un- harmed but his hat and shoes were taken. The pumping station and au- tomobile were burned.
 Later the Mexicans engaged in a running fight with a detachment of United States infantry, in which one Mexican was killed and fifteen others composing the band. escaped. No American was hurt. An army aeroplane driven by Lieutenant Nor row aided the soldiers in the search for the Mexican bandits.
 During the excitement of the fight between the soldiers and the MeXi- cans Dodds escaped. He telephoned from a distant ranch house tonight that he was safe. Officers said to- night that Aniceto Pizano. q Mexi- can. who was engaged in the Lostu- ltos fight last month and escaped to Mexico, and whose name was later signed to circulars distributed in Mexico urging MeXicans to rise in arms against the Americans. was the leader of the band. The same band of MeXicans is believed to have burn ed a railroad trestle fourteen miles north of Brownsville last night.
 Since early this morning cavalry and infantry searched through the territory in an effort to surround the MeXicans. Following the light this afternoon of Aviator Lieutenant Nor row. as pilot, with Lieutenant Jones as observer. it was reported the cav airy and infantry was well disposed the section in which three are believed to be from fifty to sixty Mexican bandits. Further fighting is aXnpefpd
Arizona republican., 1915-09-03
VACATION OVER
 BOYS DESTROY
 SCHOOL HOUSE
Ten-year-old Lads Hope to Free Themselves from Educational Slavery by Burning Building South west of City

Under misapprehension that they could break up the educational sys- tenn of Arizona, two ten year old boys, David Thetford and Eddie Ar hold burned the Keisher school house three miles south of Tolleson on Wednesday evening. The ruin was so complete that Sheriff Adams who visited the scene of destruction yes terday said that nothing was left but the running gears" of the desks.
 The boys were brought in by the sheriff and Deputy George Brawner yesterday. At the last moment they admitted the arson. The Thetford boy said that he and an older brother had arranged to burn the school week ago in order that they would not have to go to school. They could not, however, bring themselves to the point of doing it. On We'd nesday afternoon the younger of the Thetford boys and Arnold went to Tolleson and on their way home, while passing the school house they decided that the hour had struck for them to emancipate themselves from the thralldOm of school masters or school ma'ams. They inserted light ed matches into cracks at the cor her of the building and soon had a glorious bonfire.
 There was some suspicion attach ing to the boys of these families and when the sheriff went out yesterday morning he went to the homes of their parents. His suspicious were confirmed by some adroit questions asked by the stepfather of one of the boys as to the liability of parents for the acts of their children, especially
Arizona republican., 1915-09-03
WILSON TALKS ABOUT PEACE
 HCARO|AAL
Cardinal Gibbons Brings Message to President from Pope Benedict EX- pressing Hope for Peace in Europe Soon
ASSOCIATED PRESS n1sPArcH1

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2-Cardinai Gibbons came to Washington with message of hope for peace in Europe to the president from Pope Benedict. It was a cablegram praising the pres ident's attitude and indicated the be- lief that the United States might be in position to help in bringing the war to an ed. After reading the message the Cardinal remained half an hour with the president He emerged smiling and walked to the state department for a conference with Secretary Lansing Later ne announced that he talked peace with the president and told him of his qualification over the apparent sue cess of the negotiations with Ger many over submarine warfare. He spoke cheerfully of the situation, say ing the prospects for peace seemed frightening
 The text of the Popes message was not made public, nor was there formal comment on the message from the White House. Unofficially. how ever. it was said the president was much pleased with the message. and with the interview It is under stood the Pope made no definite sug- gestion as to the peace movement and that the mes age was a purely personal one to the president and not addressed to the heads of other neutral governments.
 Joint action for peace among the heads of neutral nations the Pope suggested as the possible outcome of today's developments. but this idea received no official confirmation. Up