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The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN FRANCE, via London, Oct 4. - Never were such numbers of aeroplanes em- ployed and neved did they play such an important part as in the battle of the Somme. The wastage of British planes at the front has been supplied by new planes flown across the chan mel from England, where after coming from the factory they are tested out at a home aerodrome.
 The record time in crossing the channel at the narrowest point, where the distance is 22 miles, is eight min utes.
 When the Associated Press cores pendent, who was in London for &
 avs leave from the front, asked a certain general at the war office for permission to fly back instead of go- ing by steamer train and automobile. the answer was, Perfectly easy" And to prove it he called up the com mander of the flying corps and in five minutes all was arranged over the telephone.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
CELEBRATION IN HONOR IF FAMOUS GERMAN P0ET

COBURG. Germany, Oct. fl. - In celebration of the 100th birthday of the famous German poet and author, Gutav Freytag his drama, Graf Vol demar." was presented at the Court theatre, with his son, Prof. Freytag, of Munich, in the title role It was Prof, Freytag's debut upon the stage. The performance was witnessed by he Duke and Duchess of Coburg, as we'll as the leading actors of the the atres at Cassel, Wiesbaden and Mein- ingen.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

clergyman from performing the mar riage ceremony for any divorced per son, regardless of the ground on which the divorce was obtained.
 In connection with the meeting of the general convention will be held the national meetings of the Daughters of the King, a young woman's society, and the national assembly of the Wo- mems Guild, which has local branches in practically every parish in this country.
 On the night of october IS pageant illustrating the history of the church will be given by the parish churches of St Louis. More than 2.O00 per sons sill participate.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
GERMANY OPENS SEMINARY
 IN POLAND

SUWALKI, Poland, Oct. IA. - Po- lands newest school. a seminary for Polish teachers, has just been opened here by the German authorities. Its purpose is to equip so far as possible the native Poles for pedagogical work so that they may play an increasingly important part in the educational fu- ture of their country.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
DEATH OF ELLAMAR BOY
 NOT DUE INFANTILE PARALYSIS

It has been learned from an authen- tic source that the young son of John Johnson, of Ellamar, did not die from infantile paralysis, but from conyul- sions, and thus sets at rest any uneasi- ness that may have been felt from the report that the dreaded disease had spread to Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
RE EMARR|AGE OF D|VORCEES |S
 OPPOSED

ST. LOUIS, Oct 14. - Protestant Episcopal churchmen. both lay and clerical, from all parts of the United States and from mission fields. to- gether with a few from England and Canada, gathered in St. Louis, attend ing the triennial convention of the church, the supreme legislative body of the Anglican church in the United States.
 The sessions of both houses, the bishops and the deputies. are be-
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

ready for work"
 This pilot had made thirty such crossings and was proud of the fact that he had never come down at any of the way stations. Before the war he had been ranching in South Afri- ca and was one of the thousands of men who knew nothing about flying, but who have become expert aviators
 After forty minutes in unvarying ateadiness the speed above the pat tern work of the English hedges he turned for the channel crossing. On account of the thick weather he took the channel trip at a height of 4,OOO feet AS the white lacework of surf beat against the chalk just under foot the correspondent looked at his watch. Neither the shore nor the surface Of the water was to be seen.
 Just 17 Minutes.
 Then the pilot stopped the engine and the machine slid for 1000 feet, until the sea floor, dotted with the white flecks of wave crests. appeared and ahead. as the engine took up it's
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

VIENNA, Oct. 14-Ihe TeuOnc advance in Transyvania continues the Roumanans being driven from Upper Alt Maros vaey into the frontier mountains Progress also been made against the Roumanans Kronsad Ranion BUCHAREST Oct. 14-The Roumanian troops in Tran Svana made successful stands against the Teutons ured lost positions Fifteen thousand prisoners were taken by the Roanians all fronts entered the war
 BERLIN Oct 14The battle for Ablaincourt has been VVed with German The Germans gained portion of mbon wood and took four hundred prisoners The Teuons also gained ground in the vicinity of the frontier passes At udznland in syvana three hundred Roumanans were captured ~
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 14-Govemment officials here believe that the German submarine U53 is homeward bound
 BUCHAREST, Oct 14--COnsiderable Russian reinforce ments expected French officials including General Der theot and General Sratgc also coming Bucharest
 BERLIN Oct 14.-The small French cruiser Riger built submarine destroyer topedoed and sunk in the Medi terrancan by submarine.
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct 14.-About dozen vessels de-
 ncd here account of the recent submarine rad sailed Europe today ..s. a.az1 xrsgasRsn@RY
 BUCHAREST, Oct 4-It is officially stated that the king will personally take command of the Roumanian and Russian armies.
 BERLIN Oct. 14.-The rechstag committee refused to ancon proceedings in the martial of Karl eb nec Socialist member of the rechsag prosecuted for mi tay treason because he opposed the
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
TURKISH CHILDREN ID BE fDUCATED IN GERMANY

CONsTANTINOPLE, Oct IA. - two hundred Turkish children have left for Germany to secure a German education in the higher institutions of that country. The majority of the male pupils have expressed a desire to speciaiize in engineering, medicine chemistry. journalism and diplomacy. A number of prospective merchants are included in the list.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
.EME RGE NCY IN MEXICO STILL
 EXISTS

LONG BRANCH, Oct. 14. - Presi- Wilson, in letter to Governor Whit man, of New York, concerning the state militia. declared that an emer- gency still exists in Mexico, but as the conditions in northern Mexico are i'm proving, it will probably be possible to relieve the militia sOOn
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
INFORMATION IS WANTED
 ABOUT GUS PEARSON

Considerable uneasiness is felt ss to the whereabouts Of Gus Pearson, formerly employed by the Carlisle Packing Company. who has been miss- ing for the past ten days Any infor- nation concerning Pearson should be communicated to L N. Stensland, of the Carlisle Company.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Judge Phil Gallagher left Ruby re- gently to enter the Pioneer Home at Sitka. He was formerly resident Of Valdez, and went to the interior a number Of years ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
VILLA STILL ON JOB.

SAN ANTONIO. Oct. IA. - It Is officially stated that Villa was at Pe- derniles, with a considerable force Of men on September 30 and October ?.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
WITH THE AIR FLOCK TO
 THE WARS CHRISTENING

What about my baggage?" asked the correspondent
 "Oh, take 1t along and strap 1t or" !" replied the general. "A plane carries 150 pounds of bombs and will not be bothered with & suitcase"
 A dozen machines, one after another were due to go to France that day as soon as the wire said a storm on the other side of the channel had passed. The correspondent slipped into a wad- ded jacket for protection against the wind which would also act as & life buoy if he fell into the channel and took his place, a position usually oc. cupied by the observer who also mans a machine gun.
 A Good and Steady Bus.
 She's a good and steady bus" said the pilot. They flew her down from the factory three days ago and she's tuned up and ready for her part in the big show on the other side. You must not expect any fancy stunts or thrills. My business is to fly her to France and deliver her in good condition
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

The Juneau Dispatch is authority for the statement that the Copper River railway paid Jack Dalton $i,- OO0,O00 for his extensive realty hold ings on the Cordova water front
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
HUGHES ASSA|LS DUR FOREIGN
 POLICY

FALL CITY, Neb., Oct. 14. - Chas. F. Hughes spoke today from the rear platform of his train to a large gather ing of people He assailed the admin istration's foreign policy and declared that the expansion of American trade was impossible unless American rights abroad were maintained
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Mrs. Kate Sadler, a well known So cialist. will address the people of Cor dova at Eagle hall tonight at s o'clock. Subject, Reform or Revolution"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Wanted Information as to the whereabouts of Joe Serene, who is wanted in Juneau on important busi- ness
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

The fishing steamer Independent, which struck a reef and was wrecked off Milleton island on October S, was built at Tacoma in 1911, her home port being Seattle. She was a vessel of 263 gross tons, 151 net tons; 125 feet long; 25 feet beam; Il feet deep, Of 500 horse power.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

There will be a dance at Eagle hall tonight, to which the public is invited and assured a good time
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

The Admiral Evans arrived from Se- attle al 10 o'clock this morning. Her Cordova passengers were Miss Ruby DeGraff, A. Davis and R. Townsend
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Sumner S. Smith. federal mine in- spector, left on this mornings train on an official trip to the interior.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Kate Sadler. Socialist orator of na- tional reputation; Reform or Revolu- tion;" EagI hall tonight at 8 o'clock
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Miss Ruby DeGraff returned on the Evans today from a several weeks trip to Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
GERMANY SAYS LOSSES BY ALLIES BIG
'TEQJT0NS CR0WDINC R0UMANIANS

BERLIN, Oct IA military critic of the Overseas Agency says that British and French divisions toang million annhlaed in the Somme battle Also that the Russian losses from June October amounted to over mil lion men.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Mat Agente and Herman Willike, with one man in the hole. took out s1o.0OO on Poorman creek this year
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Jack Miller reports that ptarmigan have left the Slate creek district en- unusually numerous there. hunters tirely this year. Last year they were killing as many as sixty a day.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Craig Hazelet is confined to his home through a serious attack of ill., ness.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Mir. Ringland, Of the forest service, recently stated that a $2.O00,OO0 pulp mill would likely be built on Prince William Sound, and that Alaska spruce made superior quality paper.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Whatever you do don't fail to hear Kate Sadler tonight at Eagle hall at 8 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

Dr. w. W. Bruner. of Colfax, Wash, who is an old-timer in Alaska, and who was identified with the early railroad construction of the territory. Is spending few days in Cordoya.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

VIENNA Oct 14-The "Austro- Hungarian CycIist Naval Battaion, forms part of the Austro Hungarian army naval section and being used in the defense of the Adac The sailor cyclists able to quickly wide stretches of the coast the defense of which is entrusted to the navy beat off raids. attempted landings aerial attacks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

PARIS, Oct 1.-The German troops made strong attack on Ablancour and occupied part of the village and the trenches northeast The French immediately began counter attack and reganed all the lost ground They north of BOuchavesnes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
JOTT|NGS ABOUT PEOPLE
 AND DOINGS
A train left for the interior at 10 o'clock this morning.

W. A. Hesse left on the Admiral Evans this afternoon for Valdez.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-A big fleet of merchantmen sailed today for Europe and the incoming steamers arrived by m usual courses but brought no late submarine news
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

PEKING, Oct. 14. - Japan and Rus sia have entered a protest against the railway construction concession which China has granted to Americans.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

LONDON Oct. 14.-England's determination to provide the best possible housing accommodation for the soldiers on their return to civil life is reflected in plans formulated o sci aside beginning $l000000O0 of government money as ad to local authorities and other agencies provide houses for the working classes reasonable Mr. Long president of the local government board told dopuaon that the plans actually before the board represented but small beginning
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14
CONCESSION TO AMERICANS |S
 PROTESTED

PEKING, Oct. IA. - The Russian minister has protested to the Chinese government against the proposed con, struction of an American railroad from Feushing, Shansi province, to Tan chou flu Kansua province, alleging that the Chinese minister to Petrograd pro missed verbally eighteen years ago that Russia should have the privilege of building the railroad in the vicinity of Mongolia. Baron Hayashi protested against the governments agreement with American contractors for the re construction of two hundred miles of the Grand canal in Shantung province. The Japanese claim all rights in Shan tung formerly held by Germany
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

BERLIN, Oct 14.-The newest suggestion for saving grain in Germany offered by Dr. Bomnc of Klein Fotbac who asks for petition to the imperial canccor at rune be passed whereby beer may be served only presentation bread card His plan s in effect to require all Germany choose between bread and beer daily nouscnt nstra allowing unlimited consumption of the latter The petition is signed by 80,000 persons.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

HANOVER, Germany, Oct. 14.-The Hanover Mercantile Association has entered into agreement with number other business organizations in Hanover whereby strenuous effort will be made to oust from the positions they now occupy after the and to replace them with the who now in the field.
 According to the contract which has been drawn up be- tween the various organizations position ordinarily held may be offered to at all This applies posi- on in trade in stores and counting rooms Women may not even be informed that positions are open.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-Govemment officials here that the German submarine U-53 is now homeward bou
The Cordova daily times., 1916-10-14

VIENNA Oct 14The Teutonic advance in Transylvania continues the Roumanans being driven from Upper Alt in Maro valley into the frontier mountains Progress has also
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-02-10

received by these present with a
feeling akin 10 that experienced
when one unexpectedly falls heir
to large legacy. Hickman S
present distress, idle men, home
less people, the bread line all
are directly the result of the Lack
OF a West Hickman leyee. If
the company raises their tracks
seven feet higher - which was a
former plan and which Mr.. Pcy-
ton says is TO be carried out --
then high waters like the pres
cnt one will have no terrors for
residents of the west end.
The Mengel Box Co. is already
protected by a large, strong
levec, which starts at the govern
mcnt levee and terminates at
their east line, adjoining the rail
road right of way. Raising the
tracks from there TO the depot,
thence south, would protect all
the west end residence section and
factory district.
Ii will be remembered that an
1913 the city voted a $4,000 bond
issue as a contribution TO this
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-02-10
FURNISH FREE PHONES.

L. l.. BillupS, of Paducah, di-
vision superintendent OF the Cum
bcrland Tele. Co., called the
Courier Friday relative 10 local
flood conditions, and inmdently
advised us that his company
would handle free of charge any
messages for the Relief Commit
tee in Kentucky, Tennessee or
Mississippi, the message going
over their lines. lie also fur
niShcd free two telephones for
the committee one at commits
sary headquarters and one at the
refugee camp. I'm behalf of the
committee, we wish 10 thank Mr..
BillupS for this appreciated favor
It has been a great convenience II
handling the many problems
whore communication was neces-
sary.
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CAMP IN FINE SHAPE
SAYS DIR. RICHMOND.

DR.. W. w. Richmond, OF Olln-
ton. "a member of the State Board
of Health and Sanitary Inspector
for Western Kentucky, visited
our refugee camp here Friday
by order uf State AUTHORITIES. lie
informs the Courier that he
found the camp in excellent con
diuon from a sanitary point oi
view, aud spoke very highly of
the work OF those in charge, cS-
pecially the Boy Scouts. lie SAID
these boys were worth their
weight in gold, and that Hlck-
man had a very valuable asset IN
this organization. In a previous
report to the United States, llick-
man received a rating of 100. The
Boy Scouts, we are told, deserve
credit for this splendid show
ing.
DR. Richmond also SAID J'ial
the danger of disease epidemic
was less now than later, when
the waters begin 10 reccde lie
advises the free use of lime and
the boiling of all drinking water
taken from shallow wells, cisierns
springs, etc. Special attention
should be given TO sanitary meas
Iurcs, and the State Board j
ready to render any reasonable
assistance along this line. DIR
Richmond will return again soor
for the purpose of making a fur
ther inspection and reporting 10
cad conditions.
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Pres. j. II. Peyton, of the N. c.
q ~. l.. Ry. Co., was visitor in
Hickman Friday, spending a hall
day looking over the flood Situa
ton. In his party were Chief En-
ginecr Hunter Mcdonald, the
presidents 5 secretary and other
minor officials.
Pres. PeytOn met a number OF
Hickman 5 representative business
men at meeting held at the
Moose club rooms, where he made
inquiry and was advised of
conditions here resulting from
the high water. He said he want
ed 10 render whatever assistance
the company was in a position to
give, suggesting that coal was
one item they would be glad 10
supply. This generous offer was
accepted by the committee, which
was authorized by Mr.. PeytOn 10
draw on the company for coal in
car lots and as much as was
needed.
Right on top of this generous
offer, Pres. Peyton announced
that his company would, as soon
as conditions would permit, take
mp the work of raising their
tracks around West Hickman,
which is the equivalent to a new
levee. This announcement was
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-02-10

DR.. j. Frank Griffin announces
aS a candidate for Floterial
Representative for the counties OF
Dyer, Lake and Ohion, in the
Forthcoming meeting of the Ten
ncSSee General Assembly.
Council Mooring Peacock, age
So years and ten months, one OF
Lake county's oldest and most
highly respected citizens, died at
his home at Tiptonvillc Tuesday
Feb. lst.
The death of w. r. Withering'
ton. a well known citizen of I'm
ion City, took place Thursday
morning, the oath ult., after near
! ly 2 years suffering from cancer.
Special 25c lunch, at noon, a
Frost's.
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Over 1000 People Being Fed;
Flood Conditions Improve.

sacks Of flour This came through
a request Of Bishop Woodcock.
n. G. & ST. l.. Ry Co three ears
coal more ~ needed.
City OF Union City, cash SGG.7j.
and clothing.
City OF Martin, Tenn. 800
loaves bread daily since Saturday
aud clothing.
Fulton w. q. W lodge. SIS.
Fulton Daily Leader. 300 loaycs
bread.
judge Gus Thomas. $50.
Standard Oll Co., $50.
Harvey llogg, -.
W d. Wilson. 80.
/. W Dobblns, -.
Southern EX. Co., free trans
p0rtatlon for supplies.
State of Kentucky, loan of 75
Tents and stoves, and service of
tapt. Ben Wilson.
Several hundred dollars cash.
besides donations OF provisions.
and clothing, We're made up here
IN the city. As II will be nccr,
say to again call on our home
people for iuthcr assistance, We
shall not attempt 20 publish this
list to-day, but wait until after
the Sccond solicitation and then
give the totals. Quite a few
home folks, VINO are able 10 help,
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Railroad Co. Promises Levee.
Solves Local Flood Problem.
Number 33

project, for the purpose of bring
ing the levee up Water street
and connecting il with the high
ground east of the Wagon fac
tory. BY carrying out this, the
original plan, the entire city will
be amply protected. AS the city
has already made the appropria-
ton, so 10 speak, it will no doubt
be in a position to cooperate
with the railroad company in the
execution of the larger plan, and
without delay.
Mr.. PeytOn said that Chief
Engineer Mcdonald had already
been instructed to proceed with
his plans and have everything
ready TO start the work when
the water has receded.
This was exceptionally good
news in view of the fact that we
had almost given up the idea of
ever seeing this levee construct
ed. All parties concerned had at
one time gotten together, but at
the last minute minor rupture
OccurNd which, il was thought,
put an end to the project and
hope was abandoned.
Two years ago, Mr.. Peyton,
when he made his first visit TO
Hickman, said in the presence of
the writer that he realized the
importance of the levee and prom
ised 10 cooperate with us In
building one. Friday last, he
said ne remembered this promise
and intended to fulfill it, but that
finicial conditions resulting from
the world war made il neces-
sary TO adopt measures of re
rencment which prevented TAX
ing action sooner, but that con
tliti0ns had charged and his com
pany was now ready to do their
share. His remarks were receiv-
I'd with words of appreciation by
hose present and hearty cooper
alton on the part OF the city OF
Hickman was pledged.
The railroad Officials werelaler
AIKEN through the inundated
section of the city in a skiff for
the purpose of showing them the
cal damage resulting from the
lack of lever prot elton Mr.
Peyton was frank to say that
his company, our factories, the
city ana all Interested in West
Hickman were losers as result
or pres mt conditions.
With a lrvee, We are practically
secure against overflOwS three
of which we have contended with
in the past five years; without It,
there is no assurance We Will not
have the same trouble each year.
Enough money has been lost since
Jan. |, 1912, to have built three
such embanRments.
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c. A. Davis and Alwyn Bre'
ward are at their fine farms near
Hickman looking after the live
stock and putting the place IN
shape for an overflow. The eat
tie were removed to farms here
and at Woodland Mills.-Union
City Commercial.
Mrs. Clara Edwards, widow OF
the late DIR. T. j. Edwards, whose
death occurred about l6 years
ago, died of apoplexy Tuesday
afternoon. Feb. |, at her home IN
Union City.
While they last-3 pound 'an
Union City Tomatoes only IOc.-
Bondurant Bros.
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have not yet been seen by the
committee. II the reader Is one OF
these and willing 10 contribute,
please hand the amount % II.
Aubcrg, d. p. LcIboyitz, A. {
CaruthcrS or the Courier office
any of whom are authorized ia
Continued on next page
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5S.4 AT CAIRO FRIDAY.

The crest of the present hign
water reached Cairo Friday, with
the guage registering 53.4. The
river came to a stand at HEX
man Saturday and was falling at
a good rate by Sunday night.
In 1912 the Cairo guage read
$40 and in 1913 it was 54.I.