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The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

stampede has practically depopulated
 Iditarod Flat, Ophir, Takotna, Grip pie and the Ruby districts. X new townsitc has been laid off at the mouth of Mastodon creek. and has been named Copper. It is estimated that within two months there will be between 1,500 and 2,OOO people in he district. If the strike proves to be permanent and good pay is developed the inhabitants will apply at once for the establishment of a pOstofficc at this point."-Juneau Empire.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25
STRIKE ON MAsTODON AND
 BOOB GOOD

A letter received in the last mail from Iditarod by Juneau man, says that the recent strike reported from Mastodon and Book creeks is a genu- inc one, and that Ruby, Iditarod Flat, Ophir and other interior camps are practically deserted as a result Of the stampede.
 The letter was dated April 17tb and says: The strike reported within the past two weeks was made on a tributary of Tolstoi river, 30 miles northwest of Ophir. The strike was made on Mastodon and Boob creeks, both of which are tributaries of the Tolstoi river, and the dirt runs about 50 cents to the pan.
 The reports have been corrobor- ated and a stampede is on. The
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25
TWO STEAMSHIPS ARE DUE
 HERE TOMORROW

The steamship Admiral Evans, which sailed from Seattle Sunday was reported leaving Juneau last night at o'clock She has freight and passengers for Katalla but is ex- pected to arrive at Cordova tomorrow night.
 The steamship Northwestern, Of the Alaska Steamship Company, is re- ported as having sailed from Juneau at i D. m. yesterday. She is due here tomorrow
 The steamship Alameda from the westward is due in Cordova at 2 o'clock tonight.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25
CORDOVA GOES WET BY 4 LARGE MAJORITY

Saloon licenses will be granted in Cordova for another year, according to the vote of the people as given by Enumerators George Mosser and Chas M. ROsswog. The figures returned to Commissioner Medley as to the vote are: Wet 42S, dry 191, no opinion 39
 As those who refuse to voice an opinion are counted in the dry column, the plurality of the wet forces is 19S.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25
NEW SCREEN FOR THEATRE
 MAY BE READY BY SUNDAY

The new gold fiber Minusa screen for the Empress theatre has been re ceived and probably will be in place before Sunday night.
 The new screen is the last word for motion picture projection, making the pictures clear and allowing no reflec- tion which will in any way injure the eye of the onlooker. With this screen the front seats are said to be equally desirable with those farther back.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

For Sale-Fish saltery at Mile 55 on the Copper River & Northwestern railway Inquire of NJ. c. Thompson. "The Mecca"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

For Sale-20 horsepower gasoline engine. See Dodey.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

For Rent-Two housekeeping rooms in the Kendrick building, on Front street. Apply J. V. Carter, Phone I'll.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

For Sale - Oliver Typewriter. Will be sold cheap for cash. Apply at Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-05-25

The Eastern Star will have initia- ton tonight. Following the ceremonies there will be a social session
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE FREE PRESS

pledge their property to the support of the governm
whose continued glorious development free and ind
dent nation we shall ever devote ourselves ten
The resolution telegraphed to President Wilson al
Governor Whitman. Au
a. 4a aenoa met after ta 81 The national
that would throw its support Hughes to defeat prpS
Wilson, It is also commendble position in disclam;n m
effort direct political sentiment for racial purposes and
of preudces founded by sympathy for land of birth
It is said Of German that he thinks much but saws Gtu
1t is improbable that the statement alleged have b
made the alliance following the nomination of Hughes A
900 Germans pledged to defeat Wilson was mad
some overly ambitious think little and say much pois
of republican leaning. The dammng of the alliance by R
welt in his acceptance of Hughes of his heart at [
must have very discouragng to the alliance and its m
offered promise of support and influencing Of opinion avon
If the report issued from the alliance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20
INTERESTING EDITORIAL OBSERVATIONS
FROM "LIFEO

If must have trouble by wholesale with Carranza this
is good time to have it, Nothing is happening just at
this moment in Europe that requires exertons We much
worked up about the duty of military preparation and have
lately passed laws that look make servceabe reliance
of the militia Now it is though Carranza offering
training field for martial exercises \
drawback is that by the almanac this is summer, and
Mexico pretty hot Nevertheless this is the best
time for this exercise because in this period between presden
ta nominations and election the zeal and patriotism all poll
ticians at the hottest.
The campaign needed inlvenment. The platforms
too much alike to offer sharp issue of public policy
and has seemed to be much the with the candidates
In all platforms the points that most emphasized Ameri-
cansm and preparedness Democrats and Republicans
represented in the conventions seemed think alike
matters and the contest who could hardest
The most interesting novelty in either platform the Demo
cratic suggestion transpa from Mr. Wilson's speech
fore the League Enforce Peace that the has come when
it the duty the United States join with the other nations
OF the world feasible association insure due con-
sderaton for small states guard the worlds peace and
guard commerce.
That is really forwordlooking declaration Bro Bryan
there is nothing in it because only feasible association
is advocated and association will be found feasible that
qures this country to entange itself quarrels OF
Europe But Bro Bill is not great political influence this
and his mud conception of peace by pulling Won,
head into shell has had its will not be danger
Gus again Very different the estimate of A g. Gardner
OF the London News of this suggestion which received
the Democratic endorsement He describes "opening
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20

Roosevelt is lauded great by republican papers
for his effort to deliver the progressive republican boss
Such expressions from those who ceased cursn
him short time since As opponent he everything
broad minded American.
AS for the themselves spite of predictions
OF forgiveness and parceng of avor they refuse
be delivered in whole For although the who has
thrown them aside after having boosted of creating the party
has been magnanmous and forgvng promising support to
those who slaughtered him and the progressive party the fact
remains that although he Roosevelt has gone back
bosses vehementy denounced 1872 and who still hope
fully survive in 1916 and who still rule ruin.
The noble sacrifice and self abnegaon of Theodore Roose
welt does not make the rank and file of the progressive party
forget the ideals and purposes of their organization and they
now assert that Hughes is plainly and willingly the choice
and the tool of the element the Republican party that
was opposed by them in 1912
Matthew Hale of Boston, active chairman the progress
national committee made public statement last Friday
delegates of the progressive national convention crczng
endorsement of Hughes He closed his statement by saying
Gan attempt by small group of deliver the pro-
pressive party organization to the republican candidate
manner which violates of the most fundamental principles
OF the progressive party aont the sincerity of all pro-
gressives.''
The day meeting of the state central committee
OF the national progressive party of Michigan Detroit the
action of the national committee in endorsing Hughes
pudated Recommendation contained in letter from George
W. Perkins that republicans clubs be formed among progress
sives unanimously rejected
The of several other states have taken
definite stand and have openly pledged support
dent Wilson This rush back the republican fold so con-
fdeny predicted has not yet begun There nothing in
Hughes that shows him to be greater than the party the
bosses that control the party and made him their choice Not
policy principle did he dictate He merely came and
accepted that which was prepared
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20

cbapte in the history of civilization giving Europe
hope to be saved from OF sedesrucon WHICH
by itself it cannot hope to avert
This is the biggest idea the conventions have yededthe
dea force peace the warning nations before they
ready for it, but to take hand in world protection aer
this fought out If to count for anything IN that
direction demonstrate that have in due ginger
and due potenaes Of destructive activity No one who
demonstrate potential efficiency in destruction can hope
be much respected just factor in avertng destruc
ton That is the main for military preparation which
itself lacks attraction There better ways OF having
fun that soldering and productive empoyments for
time and strength but long the worlds peace continues
be destructive energy should stand in with due weight
to restore and keep that balance.
Mr. Gardiner of London (above quoted), pubcst who is
perhaps interesting than authoritative speaks very
seriously of the United States Le be done he says
with foolish at America Let understand that IN
her the future has to reckon with the greatest power on the
face of the GLOBE 1t to Mr. Gardiner that this country
waking up He has his country, unmiary ours
turn into nation of armed men in few months 'And
what England has done America do but behind our ac
vtes he IAN idea full of hope that distracted
Europe might be expected seize its promise shpwreced
sailor idea that the power of America should be
used to deliver humanity from the tolls and win for the affairs
of men the arbtrament not of force, but OF justice.
Perhaps Mr. Gardiner is dreaming perhaps Mr. Wilson
has been dreamng perhaps the Democrats at ST. Louis
dreaming when they put that feasbe association plank into
their platform But at least it is pleasant dream, and good
change from the prevalent nightmares And all this matter of
Mexico works in well with it.
The Hyphens cling Mr. Hughes with deadly embrace
and determined to sink him. but this not the stage OF
the campaign in which candidate be sunk in that
Mr. Hughes pretty resoue character and did not quit his
job in the Supreme Court order evifshed by pro-
Germans. 1t likely to be cheering sight him thrash
loose and yet it is rather awkward job about for
are votes and Mr. Hughes needs all he get.
But what of proAy friends who think Mr. Wilson has
neglected all his higher duties to civilization in crisis? What
do they make of his being deep the black books
Gemans The Germans mad at him because they insist
that he has helped the Allies and that they
Hughes The extreme proAes people have been anti Wilson
because they thought he did not help the Allies enough Some
of these voters to have been suffering from deuson
about Mr.. Wilson They can't all be right
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20

The state convention of the German alliance
closed in Buffalo, New York Monday July with the reee
ton of officers and the adoption resolutions which set forth
that the alliance was not to be allowed to become the
OF politicians but that each member should follow his own no
teal faith.
Another resolution adopted by the alliance stated that in
the Mexican crisis the members of the alliance placed their
property and lives the of the state and nation
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20
AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST
NORTH AND SOUTH HIGHWAY
of
July
Mr.. A. F. Parker,
Grangeville, Idaho.
Dear SIR

"A #
Grangevile, Idaho.
per your enclosing abulan of the and
the Idhoews
furnish the data from the Lewis County line to Lewiston
and is merely
portions the line will have be relocated
started will
a general idea of the
really
little information at hand on this section
detailed that section from White Bird range the
andgi you a definite
Washington
should be added enf@
and10 making
of
I will b in ain wills
lat that time.
Verysi
E. M. BOOTH,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-07-20

Washington County, 43A
Adams County, SO miles -. 121,5OO
idaho County, 80 miles $500. 247,00O
462,640
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

farmers in the dairy business with
10 cows each, earning $1S75 each
day or $674,375 annually.
Money created in Ada county will
build up Boise, just the same as mon
ey created in Boise.
Increase the good roads bonds suf-
ficient to build hard surfaced roads
on all trunk lines in Ada county.
"The auto license will take care of
100000 more of these bonds In
1916 at per cent interest"
Col. Henderson, makes suggestions
for Boise city improvements and con-
cludes his article as follows:
'Put every dollar in circulation and
at once. Keep every dollar possible
busy in Boise. Patronize home in
dustry. Burn the bridge between
the eastern mail order house and Id
aho.
BE an optimist, start something
altogether, see her novel do. Every
body boost for the 1916 Gem State
fair"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
CHANGE CURfEW LAW
Age Limit VIII be Raised to Include
Boys and Girls of 10 Years
and Under.

The village board Is seriously con-
sidering the advisabiIity of raising
the age limit OF the curfew ordinance
from Is to is years. The matter was
discussed at the Monday night meet
ing OF the trustees and II is highly
probable that the change will be
made at the next regular meeting.
The purpose in making the change
Is to bring under the curfew regula-
tons q certain crowd OF boys and
girls who are too often on the streets
at what the trustees consider UNI
reasonable hours of the night and
whose parents or guardians are
either unacquainted or negligent as
to the whereabouts of their young
folks. II is considered best that par
ents should know where and how
their sons and daughters, Just at this
critical age, are spending their even
ings. and by so doing they may save
both themselves and the young peo-
Pile the embarrassment of having the
latter conducted home some night by
an officer.
In this connection, attention Is cal
led to the fact that neither parents or
children should feel prejudiced
against the officer should he find
it necessary to send or take home
young people found violating the cur
few law. The marshal in such in
stance is only doing his duty and is
acting directly under the instructions
OF the trustees.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
MERIDIAN PARRNT-TEAcHERs

The snow blockade did not prevent
a good attendance OF the Meridian
r. IT, A. at the beautiful home OF
Mrs. James Pack on Friday afternoon
Feb. 4th, with Mrs. Neal presiding.
There was no business of especial i'm
portance though the club is much In
terested In the institute for farmers
which will commence in Meridian
next Thursday.
After current events the program
committee, Mesdames Burns, Wag-
goner and Miss Clark announced the
following numbers
Music by Mesdames McSparran and
Hayden. An instructive paper on the
Sand Table. the daily work which
has been very helpful and interesting
for the beginner. was read by the pri-
mary teacher, Miss Hawley.
Mesdames Illingsworth, of Boise
was present to explain the purpose
and work of the Burbank federation
Two other guests, Rev. Williams ,Mer-
idian's Methodist minister. and Miss
Maude Hawley, from Ustick, were
present.
The usual social hour followed with
tempting refreshments served by
Mesdames. Pack, Helen Pack. and
Florence Estes.
A big box of candy from the Will
cox pharmacy was appreciated.
The next meeting Of the club will
be March 2d.place announced later
Cor. Secy.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
EXTEND GOOD ROADS
Petitions Circulated In Favor of Call
ling Special Election for
100000 Bond Issue.

Petitions are being circulated
throughout this section requesting
the Ada county board of commission
ers to call special election in the
near future at which the question of
authorizing bond isue of $500, 900
for further good roads work shall be
submitted to the voters.
The movement is understood to
have originated with the good roads
association, and that it has the sup
port of the people is indicated by the
readiness with which the petitions
are being signed. In favor of the
proposition it is advanced that the
number of automobiles owned in the
county has increased, since the
100000 bond issue of three years
ago, to such an extent that the addi-
tional state tax received herefrom
Will more than pay the interest on
new bonds. The entire issue could
also be placed now at per cent, it is
stated.
Should the bonds be authorized
it is the intention to devote the
greater part of the money the con-
struction of highways in the terri
tory northwest of Meridian and south
OF the Oregon Short Line where little
work has heretofore been done and
where good roads are badly needed
The completion of the drainage can
ais in this section. it is claimed, will
leave available supply of gravel nd
sand that will make the construction
great deal cheaper than the work
on the highways now completed.
1t is believed that no difficulty will
be experienced in securing signatures
to the petitions sufficient to warrant
the commissioners in calling the
special election and that the proposi-
ton will be presented to the board
In the near future. At the election
the people of Ada county viii with
out doubt vote to sustain heir renu-
tation as favoring better highways.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
Auditing Nampa & Meridian District
Records.

George NJ. Snow, an expert account
ant from Nampa. commenced work
here this week on a thorough audit
oil the books and records in the office
OF the secretary of the Nampa G. Mer-
idian irrigation District for the per-
iod from February /. 1911, to Jan
uary l. 1916. The work will also
cover the treasurer's books which
as provided by law. have been rep
uiariy audited by Secretary Guy Rem
ington. This is the first time. how
ever,that the secretary's records have
een subjected to an audit in five
s ears and Mr.. Snow states that as
lar as he has proceeded with the task
ne mas found Secretary Remington,s
books in excellent shape.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
ORDINANCE NO. IS.
BY A. w. GARRETT.

An Ordinance, Granting to the
Oregon Short Line Railway Com
pany, its Successors and assigns, the
right to construct, operate and main
tain spur railroad track over and
across that strip of property situated
between the south line of Amended
Block One OF Townsite of Meridian,
Ada County, Idaho, and the North
line OF the Right of Way of the Ore
gon Short Line Railroad Company.
Whereas. on July 9th, 1909, the
Board OF Trustees of the Village of
Meridian, Idaho, granted permission
to the Oregon Short Line Railroad
Company, to construct and maintain
a spur railroad track over and ac-
ross that strip of property situated
between the South line of Amended
Block One of the Townsite of Merid-
ian, and the North line of the right
of way of said railroad company, un-
til regular ordinance could be is
sued. and
Whereas, The said Oregon Short
Line Railroad Company has con-
structed, operated and maintained
the said spur railroad track across
the said property under the provis-
ions of the said permit, and
Whereas, The Village of Meridian
has not as yet passed an ordinance
as provided for in said permit, and
as it is desired that an ordinance be
passed granting a franchise to the
Oregon Short Line Railroad Com
pany, covering a right of way for the
said spur track across the said prop
erty.
Now Therefore, Be il ordained by
the Chairman and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Meridian, Ada
County, Idaho, that the Oregon Short
Line Railroad Company, it's success
ors and assigns, is hereby granted
the right to construct, operate and
maintain a spur railroad track over
and across the property situated be.
tween the South line of Amended
Block One of the Townsite of Mer-
idian,and the North line of the Right
of Way of the Oregon Short Line
Railroad Company, the location OF
said spur track as now constructed
being shown in yellow upon the at,
tached print which is hereby made
part of this Ordinance.
Passed and approved this 7th day
of February. A. d. 1916.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MERIDIAN,
BY E. c. Pfaffle, Chairman.
Attest; W. H. Peer,
Village Clerk.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
CRANE-GILBERT WEDDING.

A news item from Nampa says;
Two prominent Nampa young people
perpetrated a surprise on their
friends when Albert G. Crane and
Miss Wayne Edna Gilbert stole away
to Boise Wednesday and were mar
ried at the Episcopal deanery by Rev.
Award Chamberlain. The ceremony
was performed at o'clock that ev-
ening. The bride was attended by
Miss Margaret Weale, while Elmer
Berry accompanied the groom to the
altar.
MIR. and Mrs. Crane returned to
Nampa on Thursday For two or three
weeks they are making their home
with the brides mother. but they will
soon take up their residence in the
Crane property on Thirteenth avenue
south.
Both young people are widely known
in this community. MrCrane being Q
member of the Crane Bros. firm en-
gagged in the mercantile business.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

Several subscribers have spoken Of
the merit Of the splendid serial story
now being concluded in the Times.
The Red Mist" This delightful
southern story is perhaps no better
than others we will publish, so watch
for them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11
Methodist Church Notes
Grew. R. G. Williams, Pastor.)

Themes at the Methodist church
Sunday, Feb. 18th.
Morning Implications of True
Worship. Evening" Hazael'' will be
the subject. Theme: The young man
who resented prediction but after
wards literally fulfilled it.
This will be the fifth in the series
of old Testament characters. This
will be specially applicable for the
young.
Everybody cordially invited.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

A fast basketball game is scheduled
for Saturday night OF this week when
the business mems team OF Ustick
will meet the Meridian business men
in the gymnasium here. The game
win start at s o'clock and an admis-
sion OF iOc will be charged.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

Several republicans from this vicin-
ity are planning to attend the Lin
coin day banquet at the Owyhee ho-
tel Boise, tomorrow Saturday ev-
ening. A good time is promised. All
desiring to attend should notify Sam
Blaine, at the Idaho building, Boise
or limited number of tickets are on
sale at the Times office in Meridian
at $3.50 each.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

The meeting of the Meridian Boos-
ter Club which was to have been held
Wednesday night, was postponed and
will be held Wednesday night OF next
week. A good attendance is espec-
tally desired at this meeting as there
will be several matters Of importance
to be considered.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Heron who
have been making their home In
Boise for couple of months. have
moved back to Meridian. They have
a nice home here, and the attractions
at Boise are not equal to 1t.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-02-11

Last week our readers were prom
Used an Improvement this week. the
paper to be cut and pasted. We we're
not able to make the necessary
change but hope to have the matter
adjusted by next week.