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The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
JAPAN |S READY FORCE CHINA
 TO YIELD

LONDON, Jan. 26. - The Manches- ter Guardian prints a long article to- day, dealing with the relations be- tween China and Japan, and giving the inside facts why Yuan Shi Kai postponed his coronation, and the In stitution of the monarchy. The req son assigned was because orthe reyo- lution in the province of Yuanan. But the real reason was because Japan was again looming threateningly upon China's horizon with a club in her hand in the form of the demands made upon the Flowery Kingdom last spring. At that time China refused to grant the original demands, and the concessions then given the Japanese were much modified, due to the in fluence of the allies with the Japanese government Now several of these de mands, which were at that time with drawn have been renewed, and Japan is insisting that they be granted. The problem facing Yuan and his advisers is a most delicate one and whichever way he turns he will face trouble If he grants the demands it will cause a dangerous uprising in his kingdom, las the new demands would practically place China under a Japanese tute- Iage if consented to. On the other hand, Japan is mobilizing her forces and holding her fleet in readiness to enforce the demands if China proves obstinate.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
RIFLE SHOOTERS 39 COLLEGES
 IN CONTEST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - Practi- caIly all of the big universities and colleges this year have entered teams for the intercollegiate rifle champion ship of the United States. which will be contested for under the auspices of the National Rifle Association of America. Thirty-nine colleges and universities have selected teams of ten men each and series of thirteen matches will be shot. These matches began January 15, and continue until April 8. Each team will shoot on its home range against a 'eam shooting elsewhere. The scores of the five highest men on each team will con stitute the record for the team. The regulations call for the use of .22 rifles, each man shooting twenty shots prone at fifty feet. The thirty-nine teams have been divided in three classes. The championship trophy will be awarded to the Class A team having the highest score at the end of the competition, and medals will be given to the winning team. Med als also will be given to the winning teams of Class B and Class c.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
WILSON LINT N G UP CONGRESS
 FUR ACTION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - The President summoned the leaders of both houses of Congress to the White House today for the purpose of learn ing their attitude towards the prin- cipal administration measures which will be tried to get enacted during the present session. Outside of the pre- paredness program, which is occupy ing the greatest attention of the President, these matters which he considers important are the Philip pine independence bill, the tariff com mission bill and the shipping bill. Most of the Democratic leaders op- posed the shipping bill introduced in the last Congress, but the present measure is far less objectionable.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
FRENCH TROOPS MOVED DOWN
 BY BAYONETS

BERLIN, Jan. 2G. - The war office issued an official bulletin this morn ing announcing that the French troops in the region east of Neuvelle, had made a great number of attacks in rapid succession on the German posi- tions in an effort 10 recapture the trenches taken by the Teutons last week. The fighting was fierce, the attackers and the defenders fighting hand to hand, and with drawn bayo- nets. The French were repulsed each time they charged. and the Germans still occupy the trenches. Both sides suffered heavy losses, but the French troops were fairly cut to pieces.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
FIVE KILLED IN B|C FIRE AT
 SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Jan. 26. - A terrific fire which broke out in the Talbot Walker building. at the corner of Jackson street and First avenue south. in this city this morning, resulted in six men losing their lives. One floor of the building was being used by the dead men for drying hemp saved from the fire on the Blue Funnel pier last Oc- tober. The hemp became ignited from a stove and most of it being thorough ly dried, the flames spread like light ming. the whole five stories of the building burning fiercely within an in credibIv short space of time. Three of the dead men were killed by trying to escape through jumping from the windows The other three were suf- located by the thick heavy smoke which arose from the hemp, and were cremated. Seventeen other persons in the building managed to get out before the fire reached them, but they all had narrow escapes. The value of the hemp is not known, but the loss to the building was ten thousand dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
PORK BARREL BE REDUCED TO
 S44,000,000

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - The slogan of economy except for the most necessary things is taking firm hold of Congress, and the pork barrel con sressman is falling upon hard times. The river and harbor appropriation bill, which has always been used to reward the faithful, will this year be strictly and carefully drawn, without any idea of helping the struggling statesman to be reelected. The com mittee on rivers and harbors today voted to include no items in the bill for new projects, but to confine the appropriations solely to their projects already authorized. This will result in limiting the rivers and harbors bili to approximately forty-four million dollars.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
EX-PUG 5 ] | N G H|S WIFE FUR
 DIVORCE

CHICAGO. Jan. %. - Battling Nel- son. ex-Iightweight champion pugilist of the world, is again in the limelight. This time the battler is suing his wife for divorce, alleging desertion. Nel- sons wife is Fay King, former Den yer newspaper woman, who met the fighter when he was at the top of his career, and was attracted by his forcefuI personality. Nelson's wife was instrumental in getting Bat to write books, and his effusions on prize fighting and other topics are general lv considered to be the work of her pen. The couple have not been liY- ing together for some time.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
GERMANS SHIP MERCHANDISE
 BY MAIL

LONDON, Jan. 26. - The British foreign office today published a list of articles which were taken from the mail bags on a Dutch steamer. The mail bags were direct from Germany to the United States, being intended for persons in the States. Among the articles listed are jewellery, drugs, needles, dyes, rubber and wool, and if is contended that Germany is evad- ing the blockade by carrying on her commerce with neutral countries through the mails. Merchandise or dered from German firms by parties in America is being delivered in this way.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
RAILROAD SERVICE SUFFERS
 LACK OF HELP.

LONDON, Jan. 26. - Fewer and slower trains is the war economy the British railways are to practice this year. Besides discontinuing expres- ses, the railways have reduced local services, closed smaller stations and branch lines and cut down the numser of Sunday trains. The excuse offered by the companies is their reduced staffs. They do not allege loss of traffic, as the freight business is as heavy as ever, and the hauling of sol diers makes up for reduced excursion and tourist travel.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
AUSTRIA COMES FORTH WITH
 PROTEST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. - Baron Zwiedenek, the counsellor of the Aus trian embassy, who has charge of the affairs of the Austrian government since Dumba was recalled, visited the state department this morning and filed a formal request for information with Secretary Lansing, which has an important bearing on the submar- inc question. Zwiedenek asked the secretary what the United States was going to do about the Italian passen- ger ship Veona, which recently ar rived in New York with two guns mounted on her stern.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
ALAMEDA WAS IN PORT ALL
 NIGHT.

The steamer Alameda arrived here last evening at 7:30 o'clock. She brought mail and the following pas sengers for Cordova: Mrs. Griffith, Ed. Ross, l. Stensland, Mrs. M. Goou- rich, H. Yonge, J. Duff. John Sellen and wife, A. Hagen. c. Cracroft, R. H, Capers, Eric Champion, Mrs. D. Steele, Mrs Thelma Moe, J. Toaland, Andrew Cummings. The Alameda had on board several hundred tons Of freight for Cordoya. and did not sail for the westward until o'clock this morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
WILL BOOST ALASKA.

The Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce has forwarded to Senator Wesley l.. Jones, upon his request, set of fifty lantern slides of maps and views Illustrating Alas ka's resources and development. Sen ator Jones intends to use these slides in addresses to be given in Washing ton and other eastern centers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
BULGAR ATTACK CHECKED BY
 ALBAN|ANS

BRINDISI, Jan. 26. - The Bulgar- ians advancing into Albania met with a severe check today when their ad- vance guard was attacked by the Al banian troops under Essad Pasha, and defeated. Essad Pasha has collected a large force of irregulars and is op- erating in the region of Central AL bania.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
CASHIER POST ALSO DIRECTOR
 JUNEAU BANK.

The many Cordova friends of liar old H. Post, who was formerly one of the late contractor NJ. J. Heney's con fidential men, will be glad to know that he has been reelected cashier of the First National Bank of Juneau, of which he has also been made one of the directors.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27

According to adviees received in last nights mail, our townsman, Nj. Finkelstein, has invested in an auLo- mobile, and takes pleasure in showing his CordOva friends the speedways that Seattle boasts of.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
GOOD SHOW ON TONIGHT.

There will be a special show at the Empress Theatre tonight. The pro- gram will include a Pathe Weekly Marian Sais in The Smugglers oi Lone Isle;" two act Kalem drama, and Cactus Jake, Heart Breaker, or Roping a Wandering Love" a Selig comedy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
DANCE ANNOUNCED.

The BIG DANCE of the year will be the Eighth Anniversary Gathering of Cordova Aerie, No. 1926, F. o. E., to be held in Eagle Hall, Saturday Evening, February 5, 1916. None but the brave deserve the fair. Cordo'a's fairest will be there. Let the faint hearted stay away.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
FARRAeur ARRIVES; DEPARTS

The steamer Admiral Farragut ar rived in port about o'clock this morning and remained several hours, taking on fuel oil, before sailing for the westward. Her Cordova passen- gers were Thomas J. Coffey, John Mutchler, F. L. Collins, w. H. Groves and F. Pernin.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
MORE BOXES FOR posToFFIcE.

Another section of lock boxes have been received at the local postoffice, and will be immediately installed. to accommodate the constantly increas- ing demand for more boxes, due to the fact that there are more families
 wintering in Cordova than ever before.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
FREIGHT CLERK TO PuRsER.

Former Freight Clerk Carey is now purser of the steamer Admiral Evans. Mir. Carey has more gold braid on his uniform, but at that he carries his honors easily Purser T. J. Kehoe has been transferred in Seattle and will come out on the Admiral Watson.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
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Mrs. E. NJ Rininger, wife of a Nome-Seattle doctor, who was killed two years ago by Puget Sound Elec- tric Company train in Seattle, filed suit against the company today for $500 900 in damages.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27

W. F. Root left this morning for Seward, where he will qualify as post master at that place, succeeding Phil J. Hickey, resigned.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27
VICTORIA DUE THIS MORNING.

The steamer Victoria will arrive in port at g o'clock this morning with a cargo of ties for the railroad. She will remain here three or four days and sail direct for Tacoma with a shipment of copper ore for the Ia coma shelter.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27

c. o. Cracroft, formerly connected with the Copper River railway re- turned to Cordova on last nights boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-27

All the Real News in the Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
TRINKLE HAD THE CROWD.

- Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Donl returned
Tuesday night from Wythcvillc, in
which city Mrs. Doak has been u visi-
tor for several days. Mr. Donk was
present at the Nublic speaking in
that town, participated in by both
Mr.. Slemp and Mr. Trinkle.
Mr.. Doak stated to n representa-
tive of this paper, that notwithstand-
ing the reports sent from Wvthevillc
to the contrary, Mr.. Trintlc had two
or three times az large crowd to
near nm as did Mr.. Slemp, and that
from confidential reports received nj
Democratic headquarters Mr.. Trinklc
is going to be swept into Office by an
of votes, the Wilson peace
and prosperity wave having become
so ground into the voters of the Ninth
district that they are unwilling to do
anything that would in the least en-
danger the continuance of the con-
dition of the country ut present.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
AS TO GILES JACKSON.

Quite hue and cry is raised by
the Republicans as to Giles jackson
coming to the Ninth district to speak
in the interest of Mr.. Trinkle. Re
publican speakers are trying to drag
this incident into the campaign to
prejudice voters against the Demo
cratic ticket, Notwithstanding Jack
sons positive denial, over his own sig
nature, that he ever had any such
intention, or was even ever solicited
to speak here, either for MIR. Trim
kle or against Mr.. Slemp.
We do not know how the report
started that Jackson was coming, nor
do we care. If Jackson chose to come
to the Ninth district to sneak of his
own accord, he had perfect right to
do so. jackson is an honorable negro
and stands well in Richmond among
his own people as we'll as among the
white people. He is far and away
ahead of the negro for whom the late
Col. Slemp, then member of the leg.
,islature, voted for for door keepe1
against Sullivan, one-legged Con.
federate soldier, which act of Col
Slemp's was approved by the Repub.
licans. The Republicans who are ex.
plotting the Jackson incident arc
straining out a gnat-an imapinar,
gnat at that-and vet previously swai.
lowed camel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
w. c. T. U. MEETS.

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
met Tuesday with Mrs w. G. O'Bricn.
devotional services were conducted by
Mrs. George Peery, who read the first
chapter of Peter and led in earnest
prayer. Mrs. J. A Leslie was made
recording secretary. The reports of
the chairmen of the departments of
convention were read showing money
used for convention. The Treasurer,
Miss Irene Peery, gave her report,
which showed the expenses of the
convention to be $161.O0.
The Union appointed Mrs. O'Brien
to write note of appreciation to Mrs.
Hurley. 1t was voted to send copies
of The Young Crusader" to the school
teachers in Tazewell High School, and
the Virginia Call to Mr.. Martin, the
principal of the High School. A unan-
imous vote was passed to send Mrs.
O'Brien to the National convention at
indianapolis, she being elected dele
gate at large by the Virginia State
convention.
$1,000 in gold was given Miss Ell
lie Bowen for her faithful work in
preparing the convention music. A
rising vote of thanks was oivcn to
Mrs. Ella Peery for the beautiful cake
for the convention lunch. Apprecia-
ton and thanks were given to the
chairmen and committees for the
faithful and untiring work they did
to make the convention q success.
A gift of money by Mrs. Werth
was reported by Mrs. O'Brien and
was much appreciated. Leaflets were
read by RMS Arrowood and Miss Ellie
Bowen. Mrs. Arrowood and Mrs,
Bullard were appointed a committee
to arrange a prayer service for No
vember 1st.
A large number of new names were
added to the roll. The Union ad-
journed with the w. c. T. U. bene-
diction to meet with Mrs. j. A. Les
lie in November.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
ALL ABOARDF FOR
SHAWVERS MILL
N. & w. Has Made So Much Mon,
ey Under Four Years of DEM
ocracy That New Road Will
Be Built Up Clear Fork.

Our friends living on Clear Fork
are to be congratulated upon the re-
port that the Norfolk & Western has
begun the survey of the new line to
traverse that section. The proposed
road will run from the New River &
Holston's road, subsidiary of the
N: & W., in Bland county, and connect
with the Clinch Valley at either North
Iazcwell or Burke's Garden Siding.
The Blueiield Telegraph of last Sun
day had the following account of the
beginning of the survey:
Norfolk & Western engineers
started survey Thursday morning
from Rocky Gap, Va, to North Taze-
well for twenty-nine mile extension
of the New River Holston and West
ern Railway, n subsidiary line of the
Norfolk and Western.
Absorbing to advices reaching here
relative to the extension of the line,
the engineers will make survey of
two routes. The first survey will be
made from Rocky Gap, up Wolf Creek
to Clear Fork and then to North
Tazewell, intersecting the Clinch Val
ley division Mt that point. The sec
ond route will be made from Hicks
Vile. up Wolf Creek via Grapefield,
striking Clear Fork at Crabtree's
Gap. and then to North Tazewcll. 1t
is not fully determined as to which
place the new extension will tap the
Clinch Valley district. 1t is said,
however, that the line will either con-
meet with the Clinch Valley at Peery's
OF at North Tazewel.
1t is pointed out that the road can
be built on water grade by either
route, but by building the line from
it will be necessary to tun-
ael Rich Mountain Mt Crabtree Gap.
People of Bland county state that
he road is assured, and it is expect
ID that construction will start early
IL the coming spring. The extension
IF this road will not only open
!arge timber area, but will be di-
rect route for all coal from Southwest
Tirrinia
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
TANNERSVILLE NEWS.

Tannersville, Oct. 16.-This con-
ference year brings the Rev. E. w.
Mort's fourth year as pastor here, to
a close. Mr.. Mort was on this work
few years ago and stayed four
years. The people were sorry to see
him leave. He goes from this place to
Leadville and Rev. Mr.. Beard will
take his place.
Mr.. w. S. Taylor has has returned
from Buchanan county, after spend
ing several days here with relatives.
Mr.. j. p. Hit was in Tazewell one
days last week.
Mrs. John Buchanan and her young
daughter, Miss Ella and some of the
little folks of Thompson Valley, pass
ed through the valley recently from
visit to Mrs. Buchanan's home in
Smythc county.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Holmes and chill
dren were the eGests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Caldwell yesterday.
There was box supper at the Val
ley View church last Saturday, the
proceeds from which will be used for
the benefit of the school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Asbury and
daughter, Miss Blanche, Mrs. j. p.
Holmes attended the conference in
DlueHeiu anu also VISITED MI. and
Mrs. M. f. Asbury at Five Oaks
while away.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Hit and the
baby spent yesterday at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Rhudy in Thompson
Valley.
w. A. Crabtree, whose illness has
been mentioned in this paper, we are
glad to say is much improved at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor have
a very sick child with pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Hit and chill
dren and Mrs. Brooks were visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Hit yesterday.
Mr.. Albert Mitchell and Miss An
ME Kinder went to Bristol in a car
last Thursday night and were mar
ried. They returned Friday to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery
Wyatt, where bountiful dinner was
served.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
THE POOLE-MEEK WEDDING,

a marriage of more than ordinary
interest was celebrated on Wednesday
afternoon in Burkc's Garden. when
Miss Dora Meek became the bride
OF MIR. Deaton Poole. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Homer
Anderson, assisted by minister from
Williamson, w. Va. The marriage
took place at p. m. at the home of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Meek in Burke's Garden.
A large number of people were
present, including Mrs. j. A. Grcever.
Mrs. A. S. Higginbotham, Mrs. II. c..
Bowen, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Gil
lesple, of this town; Mr.. and Miss
Poole. brother and sister of the groom
of Williamson.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. R. Meek, well knokn and
wealthy people of Burke's Garden and
a young woman of many charming
virtues. The groom is a ponular
young business man of Williamson.
w. Va.
A delightful reception was held af-
ter the ceremony, when refreshments
were served, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Poole and party lfet i'm autos for
Bluefield, where they took a train for
an extensive wedding tour.
Note.-The detailed account of this
marriage promised did not reach us
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-10-20
POCAHONTAS NEWS.

PocahontaS, Va, Oct 18.-Lee
Deishman, who was employed in the
mines of the Pocahontas Big Vein
Coal Co., died here Monday morning
ut the Stump Alexander hospital as n
result of fall of coal last Thursday
afternoon. His head was injured and
his back broken, but he fingered un-
til Monday morning. He was Sc
years of age and leaves Il wife and
twelve children. His funeral was held
from the Methodist church, conducted
by Rev. w. r. Rickman, the Baptist
pastor. Among the relatives attend
ing the funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Sifford, Parrot, Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Hall, and family, North
fork, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ.
Poole, Coeburn, Va; Mr.. az Mrs.
Bob Hufford, Pocahontas, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Kirk. Huntington, w. Va j;
Miss Hazel Farce, Bluefield, w. Va. !;
Mr.. and Mrs. James Caldwell, Po-
cahontas, DR.. and Mrs. NJ M. Counts,
Pocahontas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berpert left
.Pocahontas Sunday for their future
home at Greensboro, N. C.
Prof. c.. C.. Caldwell spent Saturday
and Sunday at Radford, Va,
Miss Alma Carver spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Effie Garland
at Graham.
Mrs. A. S. Peerv and Robert Pecry
spent Sunday on Bluestone. Mrs.
Peery was struck by an automobile
and knocked down, but aside from
bruises she was uninjured. The au-
tomobile was owned and driven by w.
l.. Mustard. The accident was una
voidable.
w. C. Grigsby, of Lebanon was
here this week on business.
Abe Hogan and family have re-
turned from an automobile trip to
Floyd county.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. H. McNeer and
family and Mrs. Mamie Zimmerman
were Bluefield visitors Saturday.
III. P. Britain and deputy were here
Tuesday taking in the coin for 1916
taxes.
Pocahontas Lodge, No. 60, X. of
p, will hold memorial services on
Sunday afternoon, November 18th. c.
A. Woodrum, of Roanoke. is the ora
tor of the day. There will be good
musical program. Neighboring lodg-
es are invited.
Those from this place attending
the Shriners meeting in Roanoke last
Saturday were j. Walter Graybeal
Jas. w. Bailey, Rev. w. R. Hickman,
John r.: Black. Mr.. and Mrs. M. c.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hogan.
The Tazewell County Medical So
ciety were the guests of Drs. Alexan-
der and Stump at a nice banquet at
the Masonic Hall in Pocahontas after
the close of their meeting here We'd
nesday. The doctors present at the
meeting were r. B. Gillespie and
Isaac Peirce, of Tazewell; H. B. Fra.
zier and j. L. McSparren, of Graham
C. M. Scott, T. e. Vass and E. H
Thompson, of Bluefeld; Frank Pyott
of Tip Top. There were a number OF
invited guests at the banquet.