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The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
England Preparing Put Forth
 NIaxir11urn Strength Against Teutons

forces had been materially improved, as General Townshend, whose army had been surrounded by the Turks at Kut-el-Amara, was holding his own. and there was every ground for hop ing. in the lack of definite adyices, that General Aylmers' relief eXpedi- tion had succeeded in effecting a conjunction with Townshend. As to the men and munitions, Asquith de- clared positively that the allies were never in so good condition as they were at present. while the supplies of the Teutonic allies were getting low CT He said that the British were now taking an inventory of all their men, munitions, finances and indus trial resources, so as to be in posi- tion to put forth their maximum strength when the time should arrive for the allies to put forth their great effort
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
Special by Associated Press.

Special by Associated Press.
 LONDON, Feb. 15. - Premier As quith told the commoners today that another large appropriation would be asked by the government from parlia- ment next week. He said that the vote on the measure would be really a vote of confidence in the govern mant and urged the members to sup port the present cabinet unrestrained- ly. He discussed the war and the hopes of the allies for the spring cam paign. He said that England was ne cessarily forced to bide her time, as she had to move slowly owing to her for the conflict. On all the battle fields, he now was of the opinion that the allies were strong enough to more than hold their own In Mesopotamia, where the outlook was dark few weeks ago, he assert ed that the position of the British
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
CLAIMS GERMANS LIST HEAVILY
 IN ATTACKS

PARIS, Feb. l5. - A second com munfoue issued by the war department today discusses the frequent attacks made bv the Germans in the Cham pagne and Artois regions the past week or two. The French general staff believes that while these attacks are intended to fool the French into believing that the Germans are eX- ceedingly active and preparing for big offensive, that the fighting was only of a local nature, and far from indicating a general movement. No gains of any consequence has resulted to the Germans. while their men have suffered heavily in the fighting, be ing forced to face the French machine guns in their many assaults, The com munioue said that it was against the policy of the French commander to engage in such attacks, because they reduce the value of the attacking troops materially wi6iout any result ant advantage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
Is SIDE TRACKED
 BY CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Feb 15. - The ju- dietary committee of the House today voted on an amendment to the conSti- tuition providing for national prohibit ton. and the matter was defeated. The prohibition advocates will now take their fight to the House itseIf' and try to force consideration of the measure. There is little chance of it being considered at the present ses- sion and the preparedness program, the Philippine independence measure and other administration bills will take up practically the whole time or the members, and the appropriation measures are still to be passed.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
WOMAN SUFFRAGE TURNED DOWN
 AT CAPITAL

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15. - The House judiciary committee today postponed a consideration by the Con gross of a proposed amendment to the constitution, providing for the grant ing of the suffrage to women. A large of votes for women advo- cates have been in the capital for days attending the hearings before the committee, and the leaders ex- pressed themselves as much disap- pointed with the action of the com mittee. An attempt will be made to reject the report of the committee when it comes before the House, and if this is done ii means that suffrage will be debated during the present session. The committee put it over until the December session.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
FRENCH RETAkE TRENCHES WON
 BY GERMANS

PARIS. Feb. Is. -- The war office issued an official commmique, assert ing that the French had taken the of, fensive in the Champagne district for the purpose of recovering some Of the trenches lost to the Germans the last two days, and after severe fighting had regained most of their former po- sitions. They also recaptured the trenches occupied by the Germans on the twelfth, when a front along four hundred yards had been stormed by the Teutons, forcing the French to retire, before an avalanche of artil- lery.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
ALLIED PONE. .RS TO CONFER
 IN ACTION

LONDON. Feb. 15. - Premier Her bert Asquith announced today that a general conference would be held be- tween all of the allies in short time, for the purpose of discussing the disposition of the troops and questions of joint and simultaneous actions, so as to greater narrass the enemy Political questions will also be considered, and plans laid for a close union between all the enemies of the Teutonic powers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
ANCHORAGE LOTS CANCELLED
CAPITAL CONSIDERS MANY ALASKA MEASURES

of this year we hope to have line from Anchorage mp to the Matanuska fields, and we ought to press on from the Matanuska river through the Su- sitna valley" The immediate work this spring and summer on the Alaska railroad. according to Secretary Lane and Chairman Edes. of the Alaska railroad commission. will be to com plete the road from the deep water terminal at Seward through to Mata- nuska. We plan to build this sum mer from Kern creek to Anchorage" " said Chairman Edes. The final pay ment for the Alaska Northern rail road, bought by the government, will be made July ,, according to Chair man Edes The whole purchase price was $I,150.000 and the government has already paid a half million dol lars. That the Alaska Northern can be put into shape for S4OO,OOO is as serted by Secretary Lane. He insists the government got a bargain in ac- quiring it. as it cost $2,750,O00. Sey- enty pound rails are being laid on the new government road, and new track of l5 miles from the end of the Alaska Northern has already been laid, and twenty miles graded.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
r F|SHE KHAN |S DROWNED NEAR
 KETCH|KAN

KETCHIKAN, Feb. 15. - Adrian Speared, fisherman employed on the gasoline schooner Tyee, was lost over board in a heavy storm through which the boat passed while on her way from the halibut grounds to this city. Two Mexicans, residents here, were frozen to death while going in a small boat from Ketchikan to Loring.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
FEAR MERCHANT SHIPS ARE: IN
 DANGER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15. - The state department has decided to di- rect an inquiry to the foreign offices at Berlin and Vienna, asking how they intend to determine whether a mer- chant vessel is armed, before sinking her without warning. The new orders which the Teutonic countries issued to their submarine commanders go into effect on the first of next month, and in accordance with these instruc- tions. American statesmen believe that many ships will be torpedoed before it is learned whether they carry arms or not.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
ALAMEDA DUE THIS MORNING
 FARRAGUT HERE TONIGHT.

The steamer Alameda is due in Cor dova at II o'clock this morning. She has over hundred passengers and 500 tons of freight for here. and will not sail for the westward until Thurs day morning.
 The Admiral Farragut left Juneau at o'clock Monday afternoon. She has a lot of cannery supplies for Yaku- tat, and will also stop at Katalla, which will delay her arrival in Cor doya until some time this evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

will mean that the concern, known in the coal region as the English Company. will receive about fifty thousand dollars.
 Secretary Lane was busy today con sidering the kicks which have arrived from Anchorage in protest to the con- templated action of Agent Christensen to cancel the land contracts issued to owners of lots in that city, where the owners or tenants had been convicted of selling liquor Lane went into the matter thoroughly, hearing both sides, and in the end approved the action of the land office in cancelling the con tracts In the Senate the urgent de ficiency bill was up once more, as the House had made some slight amend ments. The bill still carries in it's original form the appropriation of two million dollars for emergency work on the government railroad in Alaska, and it is hoped that the sum will be soon available. as Chairman Edes pro misses to resume work on the road as soon as the President signs the mea- sure.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
INJURED WRIST ON RAILROAD.

K. c. Robinson, who is employed on the north branch of the Copper River & Northwestern railroad, met with 8 painful accident yesterday, While engaged in switching he hurt his wrist, but just how badly is not known. He is receiving treatment at the hos pital at Kennecott.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

BUTTE, Feb. 15. - It is now be lieved that the first estimate of the dead in the Pennsylvania mine was far too small. The miners have been checked off. and including the bodies already recovered, it is now thought that at least twenty-one men lost their lives in the mine. Twelve min CTS are still to be accounted for.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
special by Associated Press.

Special by Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 15. -- Alaskan received considerable atten- tion in this city today, as they were being considered in both the House and the Senate, and by the department of the interior The rivers and har- bors bill. now under debate in the House, contains an appropriation for the survey of the Tolovana river, the scene of the new placer strike in the Fairbanks district. As this is new matter, there is a possibility that it may be stricken out, but as it has the approval of Chairman Fitzgerald, of the appropriations committee, it may stick through it's passage in both Houses. The delegate is working hard for this appropriation. and is confident that it will pass.
 Advices were received at the land office from the Juneau general land office recommending that the govern ment refund to the owners of the so- called Munday-Stacey coal claims in the Boring river field. the payments made thereon, when the applications for patent were made If allowed this
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
SLIGHT EARTHOUAkE SHOCKS
 YESTERDAY MORNING.

Two very distinct earthquake shocks were felt in Cordova early yesterday morning. The first occurred at 1 4O o'clock, and lasted several seconds, shaking many buildings. At g. 15 o'clock there were two more slight disturbances, but no damage resulted in either case.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
q LIVES l OS l FIRE COPPER
 MINE

BUTTE, Feb. l5. - Ten miners were killed last night by fire on the twelve hundred foot level of the Penn sylvania copper mine, owned by the Anaconda company. The fire is still raging and the tunnels may have to be flooded before the blaze can be extinguished.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16
GERMANS TAKE ENGLISH
 POSITIONS

BERLIN, Feb 15. - The war office issued an official bulletin today, an nouncing that the Germans in Elan ders, and near the French border. had captured British positions along an eight hundred yard front, near Ypres.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

There will be two steamers here from Seattle today and one of them has a record list of passengers for Cordova.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

The Daily Times is the only office In town equipped to do job printing.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

Under a recent Washington date line the Seward Gateway publishes
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

FuIler's barber shop is located al Alaskan Hotel. Drop in.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-16

Benefit dance, Eagle Hall. Thursday night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Cattle-Cattle market remained
steady with the close of last week.
Three loads of grain fed and four loads
Of pulp fed steers went at the high
price of SO. One load of pulp fed
cows sold at s755 while split load
went at $3.50, the highest price paid
for cows this season. The run was
good almost 1000 being counted in,
and buying was active.
Hogs-A very light run of 1900 hogs
came to market Monday. Buyers we're
inclined to rest and the market was in
active in the forenoon. Hog prices
were lowered to the 1920 mark. A
five cent drop under last weeks close.
Bulk went at $500 to s9.15.
Sheep-No receipts in the sheep
section, market very strong. Any
thing of quality would comamnd pre-
MUM Spring lambs are quoted at
s13. Prime lambs at $10.50. Ewes at
1925. Wethers 1926 and yearling al
$1,000.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
CLEANUP WEEK is NO JOKE.

week s Kir-
deputies
H unheralded yesterday
written plants
Ell Dorado barber shop relating the condition of
the block
day. really
sanitary
all with ordered promise that
efficient would be Several business
while the being and dis
wanting served, probably be
promising
believe
will cleanup
thr believing that Deputy Eod will be all
will old tin piles,
unsantary
The indications point spoless
and business before he bids adieu.
dsapprova has the
school ordered
immediate the the
present year
the action
enforce his taken
n good idea wait
until permit the cleanup active
time like
something this And he have
Z a philosopher Who knows?
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
YELLOWSTONE HIGHWAY.

Idaho Falls, Idaho. April 4, 1916
InHications point to the fact that
construction Of the link Of the Salt
ke-Yellowstone highway from the
Warm river TO Buffalo river in the
Targhee national forest upon the new
line of road laid out by former State
Highway Engineer Smith Will take
place before the opening OF park traf-
fic this year. II is intended to push
the Targhee and Madison forests, de-
pendent upon the success Of the Utah
and Idaho congressional delegations
in pushing through the 100000 bill
which has been introduced by Con-
gressman Taylor Of Colorado, but the
Warm river-Buffaho river section Is TO
come first.
Secretary c. c. Dietrich, OF the re-
Gently formed Utah-Idaho- yellow
stone Highway association, Is in re-
ceipt OF a letter from Congressman
Addison T. Smith to the effect that
the representatives from the Rocky
mountain and Pacific coast states have
met in conference and decided upon
the omnibus bill, instead OF pushing
individual bills Of members. and hs
states that IL is hoped TO pass Il
at the present session Of congress.
A recent dispatch from the Boiss
Statesman Bureau in Washington, ID
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
LAND BOARD CONSIDERS
2-MILE-LIMIT GRAZING
Recently Organized Cattle and Horse
Association Urging Stockmen to At
tend.

On aSturday, April 22nd, the state
board of land commissioners of this
state will hold a special session in
Boise for the purpose of finally decid-
ing upon a policy to adopt, relative to
the leasing of grazing lands.
Several meetings of the board have
taken place in the past few weeks when
this matter has been up for consider
alton. At these meetings a few farm
ers and large and small stock grew
ers have been present and have enter
ed objections to the board leasing
lands in conflict with the two-mile-
limit law and with the priority right
law.
The sheepmen argued that 1t was
unfair to block them from the range
even by the two-mile-limit law or by
the construction placed on the law
that they could not bid on and Sc
cure state lands under a lease within
cattle range.
1t was the claim of the cattlemen
that the state land board members
have changed front with regard TO the
two-mile-limit law and that while they
appeared some time ago to favor the
/ ltdSlllS vi lO bldlt ldilu Nllnll lit
two-mile-limit to sheep men, the rule
submitted for consideration at the last
meeting seems to favor doing this.
/ The Idaho Cattle and Horse Grow
ers association, recently formed at Po-
catello Idaho. will have present at the
next meeting, on the 22nd of April. its
executive board, and the secretary, L.
E. Dillingham;, is making an effort to
have as many stockmen and farmers
present at the meeting as possible, and
in interviews published throughout the
state sets forth that the rule TO lease
such land would put hundreds of the
states farmers and small stock mer
out of business, as such grazing
woud destroy the protection afforded
them through the mile-limit law
and the priority of right law, which
were primarily enacted for their bene
fit and to encourage the reclamation O
lands in the state. The association
considers the meeting OF vital impor
tance to the stockmen and farmers
and is urging all to attend the meeting
who can possibly do so.
On April 21st representatives will
meet in Boise to discuss the situa
'inr before going before the Liant
board.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
HANDING US A LEMON.

One hundred and forty thousand
dollars was raised and expended TO
procure the reduction of the duty on
lemons In. the Underwood bin, and
$4,000 OF this amount was contribute
ed by Sicillan lemon growers. These
are among the facts brought out by
a lawsuit filed by William G.. Beer to
compel payment OF his share OF the
sum.
Mr. Beer Ia described as having once
been Republican, but as having
contributed six thousand dollars 10
the Wilson campaign fund. He Is also
recalled as chief sponsor for James
Mark Sullivan, appointed minister TO
Santo Domingo and who made such
spectacle OF himself there that the
president, on recommendation Of Dem
ocratic Senator Phelan, who investi-
gated hds conduct, was compelled TO
remove him
The interesting fact is that the Slci-
lian lemon growers and the New York
importers OF lemons raised one hun
dred and forty thousand dollars To
procure the reduction OF the tariff on
lemons from $1.20 to 35 cents box
that Beer accomplished this reduc-
ton and he Is now suing has employ
ers for the promised fee, or some part
of II.
Meantime, lemons are no cheaper
Boise Statesman.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
OF GUBERNATORIAL SIZE.
ID. w. Davis Makes Good Impression
on Visit TO Caldwell.

Senator d. w. Davis, candidate for
the Republican nomination for gov
ernor, was in the city for few hours
Monday Senator Davis ran over from
Boise, where he had been on business,
for the purpose of meeting a few of
the Caldwell Republicans.
Senator Davis stated that he would
not start upon his active campaign for
some little time but that when he did
he would go at it whole heartedly and
energetically. He stated that every
sign was encouraging for Republican
success this fall. The party is we'll
united throughout the state and there
is no question of Republican vic.
tory.
OF his own campaign the Senator
had very little to say at the present
time. He consideres the outlook
bright for himself and is confident that
he will be successfully nominated and
elected Senator Davis met a number
of the Republicans and they were very
favorably impressed with him. He is
in earnest and has evidently given the
affairs Of state much thought and
study. The general impression is that
he is fully of gubernatorial size.-
Caldwell Tribune.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
DIR. j. c. SULLIVAN DEAD.
Pioneer Physician Passed Away Mt
Bethany Deac0nness Hospital Thurs
Evening.

DR.. j. G. Sullivan, pioneer physi-
clan, died Tuesday evening about 6
o'clock, after long illness. He had
been an inmate of the hospital for
several months, and his death had been
long expected.
DR.. Sullivan was a resident of Ok
ford when the United States land Of
flee was located there, many years be-
fore the building OF the railroad into
southern Idaho. When he first came
to American Falls is not known, al
though he was familiar with this To-
cality during the palmy days of min
ing at Bonanza Bar, and when the
town of American Falls was started.
He removed to American Falls dur
ing the early days, but after time
returned to Oxford. Fifteen years or
more ago he again located here, and
with the exception of few months,
has been here or at Rockland ever
since. For the past five or six years
Rockland has been his home. He was
engaged In the practice of his profes-
sion there, acting also as corespon-
dent OF the Press, until about two
years ago, when failing health caus-
ed him to cease his activities. About
year ago he suffered stroke OF
paralysis, and since that time has been
practically helpless. He was a man
OF unusual intelligence and learning
and of likable disposition. He has
brother at Louisville. KY, and an
other In New York City, who have
been notified of his death. He will be
remembered by the earlier settlers for
the many acts of kindness and consid-
Grafton which are inseparabe from the
lives of all physicians. May his soul
find sweet rest.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
MAOUNTAIN VIEW AND VICINITY,

Mrs. B. F. Wade, Mrs. Scrimsher
and Alonzo Scrimsher were Rockland
visitors Wednesday.
Mr.. Cooper and son brought couple
of loads of household goods from
Rockland Wednesday.
j. T. Davis, the teacher at Mountain
View, was again on the sick list Fri
day.
Jack Davis and Bill Smith brought
out load of farming implements from
the Fails last weeek as Mr.. Smith ex-
poets to go to farming on his home
stead on the Divide this week.
II. b. Ellis was business visitor at
the Falls Friday
Walter Cary brought back load OF
lumber from the Falls Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper O'Harra and
children spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. l.. H. Parsons.
Mrs. Will Grooms and Mrs. Frank
Lowry were Rockland visitors Monday
A. NJ. Teal brought another big load
of freight for the Roy Cash store from
the Falls last week.
e. j. Peterson, John Daniels and E
O'Harra are very busy men at Roy
these days.
James Hartley took his large hero
of cattle to his range at the head Of
the valley Friday.
l. B. Malcolm and Walter Malcolm
were Rockland visitors Monday.
Dick Massey has been very busy
railing brush off of some land in pre-
paration for plowing this last week.
Howard Dewitt was on the sick lis
last week with la grippe.
John Hadley began hauling lumber
from Rockland Monday for his new
residence.
o. W. Pollard was a Rockland visi
tor Saturday.
Edith Cooper became a pupil of tn
Mountain View school Monday.
r. Kissen motored to the Falls Sat
urday.
Mr.. Henniger of Ogden, represent
ing the Intermountain Grocery Co, 4
a neighborhood visitor this week.
Henry Murphy took load of grail
TO the Falls Monday.
The Tussing brothers took out thre
loads of grain to American Falls Mon
day.
Mark Bowler took load of fat hog
to the Falls last week.
Henry Moss was Roy visitor Mon
day.
r. w. Peterson and wife motored I
Roy Tuesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-04-06
RUNNING DEBATE.

Captain H. G.. Davis, candidate for
governor, has undertaken TO pick out
for exhibition purposes the flaws In
the program OF Senator ID. w. Davis
to make Idaho a taxless state. The
electorate, which includes us all, will
Witness doubtless, running debate
between the two Davises, with State
Treasurer Eagleson, divers newspap-
er writer's and others chipping In on
the side. In this manner a full dis
cussion Of an important question may
be had.
We note this fact at this time be-
cause In our Judgment II Is important.
II indicates that principle and not per-
sonality may become the subject OF
Interest In the campaign. The pro-
gram which Senator Davis has out
lines, and which Is perfectly familiar
to readers OF The Tribune In Its out
line, will be argued pro and con. The
Senator Will present his plan. The
Captain will point out the objections.
Others interesed will explain and IL
lume here and here, and the voters
VIII be able to pass judgment intelli-
gently. The Developments In the gub-
ernatorial campaign are the first sign
OF real intelligence we have seen In
Idaho politics for a great many years.
Whatever may happen to Senator
Davis, or TO Captain Davis, the peo-
pie OF the state owe them both a debt
OF gratitude for breaking the spell
that has been on us for several years.
caldwell Tribune. Z