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The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

5 The enactment of laws by con gress extending the powers of our legislature so as to permit the full development of an American type of territorial government in Alaska, with power to enable her citizens to pro tect their own and the public interests and to increase the general prosperity without limit
 6. Statehood for Alaska as soon as 1t can be organized in the interest and to the advantage of the people.
 T The prevention of further exten- sion and the repeal of the present bureaucratic form of government in Alaska, whereby bureau clerks fin Washington really govern our people by the issuance of rules and regula- tions" having the force of laws.
 8, The abandonment of the pres ent useless and harmful forest and other reservations in Alaska, where by great bodies of our lands are withdrawn from settlement and use by the people and form a basis of bu- reau control from Washington with. out rational excuse and to the great loss of the national treasury.
 g. Opposition to the levy of any tax on trade or business in Alaska by con gress, and the repeal of the law now providing for such system, and the control of all taxation in Alaska by the territorial legislature
 10. The centralized control of all national administration activities in Alaska by a national administrative body, to the end that there may be one business head to such work in stead of twenty or more.
 II. The appointment of Alaska Alaskans. and none other, to appoint i've offices in Alaska; and utterly repudiate that plank in the Seward platform seeking to take away from the people of Alaska their right to be consulted in the consideration of such appointments and to give the sole power Of naming such officials to a Seattle lawyer; 1t Is un-Ameriean, un- Republican and the beginning of boss rule in Alaska by the great corpora
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
GASOLINE: SHORT IN PACIFIC
 COAST

GLOBE, Ariz., Sept 26 - A serious gasoline shortage on the Pacific coast the effect of which would extend throughout the entire country during the next year, was predicted here to- day during the closing sessions of the convention Of the American Institute of Mining Engineers.
 Discussing the value of chemistry to the coal mining industry, Edwin NJ Chance declared in a paper read that Americans have in the past been pur- chasing coal on it's looks rather than because of its heating power. He made public results of experiments which showed dull appearing coal to have better heating and burning pro perties than the bright coaIs which have formerly demanded premiums in the market It is said that this dis cOyery will greatly help to offset the cost of coal production without ma terially increasing the cost to the consumer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
MUS| CLANS JET TOGETHER AND
 START BAND

At largelT attended meeting of mu- sucia1s, he'd .'t the city l,all last night the Cordova band was organized by the election of the following officers: President. George Dooley; vice-presi- dent, Al Foster; secretary, F. A. Jones; treasurer, Clyde Morgan; bandmaster, w. G. Tingley.
 It was decided that those present constitute a committee of the whole to solicit members, a survey of the field revealing the fact that there are at least twenty-five band men, and it is desired to have all affiliate them selves with the new organization.
 A committee of three, consisting of Aaron Steel Leonard Baur and Roy Snyder was appointed by the presi- dent to interview the business men and learn what financial support they are willing to extend to the band.
 Bandmaster Tingley has called the boys together for Thursday evening, when the first practice will be held. It is also desired that all brass musi- clans of the town be present, and that all of the instruments and para phernalia belonging to the old organi- zation be brought to the meeting.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

Judge James Wickersham, delegate to congress from Alaska, arrived in Cordoya on the steamer Alameda. and has been busy all day meeting friends and conferring with his political fol lowing. He has just completed his campaign for reelection in the First division and feels satisfied that he will receive his usual majority there. The delegate is on his way to Anchor age, and upon his return will address the voters of this place and proceed from here through the Copper river valley and thence to Fairbanks.
 The principles and purposes for which Judge Wickersham will stand, in case of his reelection, are embodied in the following platform:
 1. The lawful control of transpor- tation rates to, from and in Alaska, and the reduction of present extor- tionate rates to reasonable standards; the prevention of rebates to favored shippers and of unlawful combinations in restraint of trade.
 2. The enforcement Of the Inter state Commerce and Antitrust laws in Alaskan trade, commerce and trans portation.
 3. The prompt completion of the government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, via the Matanuska and Ne mana coal fields, and into the Idita- rod, the extension of a system of pub lie roads and trails and government telegraph lines to all parts of the ter ritory.
 4. The passage of laws by congress for the extension of the powers of the Alaska legislature over fisheries and fur bearing animals, and the en- actment of such laws as will save the fisheries from destruction and en- courage the settlement of population of fishermen along our coasts; the enactment of such laws as will re ouire those engaged in Alaskan fish cries to pay their just proportion Of taxes for the. development of Alaska and her government.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
CLOSER TRADE RELATIONS
 WITH CHINA HELD IN VIEW.

SEATTLE. Sept 26. - To promite closer trade relations with China and bring about a better understanding between the American and Chinese people. a China club has been organ ized in Seattle with the close cooper ation of the university. The new club Is the first one to be organized in the United States. IL is one of the re suits of the visit here recently of Jul ian H. Arnold. United States commer- cial attache at Peking and Tokio.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
WOMEN GAN NOT SMOKE CAFES
 LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26. - After dinner cigarettes for women have been banished from Los Angeles cafes in the wake Of the bean sandwich" and the rubber duck" notorious subter- fuges for meals to be served with drinks. by a cleanup order from Chief of Police Claire snively.
 Women frequenters of the brightly lighted eating establishments, by "gentlemen's agreement" have been permitted to smoke openly for many months.
 The new order stipulates that any woman seen smoking in such public places will be subject to arrest and fine.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
AUTO THIEVES IN LOS ANGELES
 BUSY

LOS ANGELES, Sept 26. - Auto mobile thieves have stolen $I.00O,O GOO worth of automobiles and accessories from Los Angeles motorists since January l, according to a report by the theft bureau Of the Automobile Club of California.
 The report points out that this vaIu- ation exceeds the combined theft rec ords Of New York, Chicago and Phila- delphia.
 The report shows: Or 827 automo miles stolen, $50 have been returned to owners.
 The value of stolen plunder not re covered is $9O,00O
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
Congressman Johnson Gives
 jlnteresting Interview

your delegate was lucky man in that he could not cast vote on some of the mean problems which confronted congress - the McLemore resolution, the Mexican invasion, etc, but 1 see now 1 was wrong. If your delegate, Judge Wickersham, had voting rec ord of national problems to bring his election would be a foregone con clusion. But his problems are all Alaska problems. and whether he is right or wrong on each one Of them, l say frankly that if the territory fails to return him to congress. the terri tory will set itself back six years, if not more.
 "I would like to talk about eonserva- tion. which l oppose, and about leas- ing, which 1 oppose, but this interview is long enough. At any rate. it is like link sausage-you can ce. it off any where
 The main object of my trip north was to study the halibut situation at first hand. The rest of my trip to Anchorage is for rest and observation. l am enjoying myself to the fullest ex- tent. have met many we'll informed Alaskans, and have, 1 hope, added con siderably to my stock Of knowledge, which l admit was limited con cerning the territory.
 ''I shall be back in Tacoma October 10, and shall campaign for the Re, publican ticket from then until cleo. tion day"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
HUM|DORS USE ] II. SEASONING
 WOOD

COLUMBUS, N. M, Sept. 26.-Huge humidors, similar to those used for seasoning and preserving tobacco. have been erected on the United States army aero field here for the purpose of conditioning popular blades of the army aeroplanes.
 At the outset of the Mexican expe- ditiOn much trouble was developed with the wooden blades because of their warping and splintering in the dry climate. After experimenting with metal -propsllors, the humidor idea was developed and since then, according to the aviation officers. there has been little trouble with the blades.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
CONSERVATIVES GUARD DESERTS HIM

ATHENS, Sept 26.Thirty thousand insurgents are now controlling Crete, following the occupation Cananea and Heraclion Only eleven of King Constantine body guard main loyal
 PARIS, Sept 26l is officially announced that the Rus took the offensive the Macedonian captured the strongly fortified hill west of Florna from the Bugaas
 COPENHAGEN Sept. 26-Danish fishermen report hay ing seen damaged Zeppelin travelling souhwestery yestc day, being conveyed by torpedo boat destroyefs.
 CAIRO, Sept 26-The revotng sheriff of Mecca captured e turkish garrison at Garetsa Ta sixty miles southwest of Mecca.
 ATHENS, Sept 2b-Venizelos has gone to Salonik and ms Vst there believed to have
 BERLIN, Sept 26.-The German arships bombarded Blu charest and Mackensen forces invading eastern Rouana have further successes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

Hon. Albert Johnson, of Hoquiam, Wash, member of congress from the third Washington district, was in Cor doya all day. and talked with many leading citizens. Mr. Johnson recent ly came through a primary election with a plurality of 15,000 over his opponent. Mayor Fawcett. of Tacoma. and is fairly sure of reelection to the house of representatives, which body. he says. will be Republican by not less than 75. In that event MT. John son will have his choice as chairman of the committee on immigration or the committee on territories.
 My inclination" said the congress- man today. "is to take the chairman ship of the immigration committee. It is the goal I have sought My belief is that if the United States persists in Keeping locked up for posterity the great resources of the 160 odd forest reserves of the western states and Alaska. 1t is about time to decide that those resources shall be for the children and grandchildren of the one hundred million people now in the United States, and not for children yet unborn in Constantinople. I believe in putting up the bars at Ellis Is land except to those sturdy people from the north of Europe, who know how to appreciate our citizenship when they come here, and who can help us build a great west which shall in time outdistance the east
 But while prefer the immigra- tion chairmanship. my friends in Ia coma, Seattle, Grays Harbor and else where are urging me to accept the chairmanship of the committee on ter ritories, believing that can in that position he of more real service to the coast states and Alaska. But, l know that in that committee I shall be con fronted with many hard problems, over which the Alaskans themselves are always divided. You see, all Alaskans are individualistic, pure and simple. Alaskans have only passing interest in the great national Issues. Sometimes last winter I thought that
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
ALAMEDA IS IN PORT
 WITH MANY PASSENGERS.

The steamer Alameda arrived in port at g o'clock this morning with the following passengers for Cordova: J. Larson. Mira. Louis Smith, Miss Mae Reynolds. Miss C. Astruss. Mrs. L. Mendham, Mabel Kampbell. A. s. Cum mings, Mrs Ida Freeman, Miss A. Wold, Mrs. Nj. L. McArister. A. c. Eruckson. Mrs C. T. Davis. Mrs. H. A. Slater. Grant Csughey, E. F. Beck ct, L. F. Becket, E. F. Moore, Mrs. A. A. Mitchell. Jack Reagan. and three steerage
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

Twelve machines are now in service with the eXpeditionary forces. Each plane is equipped with two automatic rifles, and each aviator wears 8 pistol In its equipment the aero corps has both incendlary and explosive bombs and automatic cameras.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

The second of a series of dances will be given at Eagle Hall tomorrow night by the Bon Ton orchestra, and those who want to spend a couple of hours very pleasantly will make their arrangements so as to be present.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

LONDON, Sept 26One of the many rejoicing here the of Roumania war on the side of the allies IS the fact that the Roumanian queen English of great popularity Before her marriage to the Hohen zollen prince who is King Ferdinand Queen was
 the beautiful and popular daughter of the late King Edwards eldest brother the late Duke of Edinburgh She is still beautiful and indeed with her husband and two boys an four girls is frequently spoken of constituting the royal family in Europe we'll the most photographed
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
FARRAGUT SAILS FRO|N SEATTLE.
 FOR CORDOVA

SEATTLE, Sept 26. - The steamer Admiral Farragut left here Sunday for Alaska, her Cordova passengers be ing Charles Schupeman and wife, Lieutenant A. Jones and Theo John son. The next Admiral sailing will be the Watson on October 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

George C. Hazelet returned this st- ternoOn from Katslla. where he spent the past two weeks looking after the business of the St. Elias oil Company, in which he is interested.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
WILSON GIVEN OVATION IN
 BALT TIMORE

BALTIMORE, Sept. 26. - President Wilson's progress through the streets of this city yesterday was marked by continuous ovation. The demon stration in the theatre, where he spoke lasted five minutes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
COPPER SHARES AGAIN GO
 SEWARD

NEW YORK, Sept 26. - The deal ings on the stock exchange yesterday exceeded two million shares. half of which was United States steel and copper shares, new high record in prices obtaining in both
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
AUGUST EXPORTS BR FAX
 ALL RECORDS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26. - The American exports for August were $5lO. .OO0, ,Oe0, breaking the monthly re- cord of this and every other country in the world.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

AMSTERDAM, Sept 26-No less than 300 escaped Rus prisoners of stated have reached this country from Germany Owing the deficient shipping con necons with England lately 150 waiting to sail for that country route for home reon their regiments cOrding to the Amsterdam Telegraaf.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept 26.-The Belgian town of erre has been fined 500 marks because o the recent national fete of its inhabitants had hosted big Belgian tricoor the top order to de end the tree against German assaults they had surrounded with barbed wire
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

Cordova went on Kodiak time this morning by placing the clocks ahead an hour.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26

The steamer Alameda will remain in port until tomorrow morning al 10 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-09-26
HUGHES NOW STUMPING IN
 OHIO TOWNS

DAYTON. Sept. 26. - Charles E, Hughes began his speaking campaign here yesterday before an immense and enthusiastic audience.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-01
GRESHAM FAVORS
PREPAREDNESS
Candidate for Congress
Says Congressman Smith
Held Office Too Long.

believe in the internal development
of our country, including, where prac-
ticable, the reclamation of lands sub
ject to irrigation and the perfection Of
a system of military and commercial
highways.
Preparedness is not the spirit OF
militarism and patronage but is
founded in the universal law of self
defence. We must prepare to main
tain the sovereignty of this nation or
accept the submarine policies of Ger
many. the ultmatums Of ObregOn, Car
rama, or even the bandit. Villa.
Mexico, through weakness or wantOn-
ness, permitted the massacre at Column
bus. The wrong -dOer now dictates
terms of settlement in the diplomacy
of an ultimatum. Let us have a voice
in this adjustment If il adds ulti-
mately to the 18th congressional dis
trict the territory from Texas to Yucca
tan. We do not want rnat country but
should rather take it than leave the
death Of innocent Americans I'M
avenged.
Foreign immigration should be re-
stricted by property and literacy
qualification.
L believe in an eight-hour working
day.
one hundred and seventy millions
per year IS too much for pensions and
the system should be reformed.
1t is the American doctrine, and we
are teaching our boys. that if they viii
prepare for useful positions opportunity
viii knock at their door This doc
trlne is not true if we are to keep men,
though good men, in office all the days
OF their lives. You may esteem the in
cumbent my opponent but he has held
this office for fourteen years. 1 ask
the people of El Paso to say II il is
right that $4,000 voters in this district
should stand back for a lifetime in
Difference to one man? I appeal to each
voter without reference to organization
or leadership to consult your own
judgment. to investigate my record,
and do what you think is right in this
matter. l expect to be elected but 1
need the cooperation of El Paso. If I
receive this cooperation I shall be pro-
f0undly grateful If I lose it, and am
elected, 1 shall be generous still and
do for you all that may be expected
OF a faithful representative.
am at the Sheldon for a few days
where 1 shall Ee pleased to meet you.
r. n. Grisham
Candidate for Congressman, 18th
District
political Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-01
DAILY RECORD
Building Permits.

To C. NJ Youngberry, to make repairs and
alterations at lO5 North Ochoa street: esti-
mated value $1,000.
Deeds Filed.
s. A. q NJ. q. R. r. survey-O. H Baum
and G. F. Hawks TO X. Abrah ham and Nfcho-
las Abraham, tract OF land containing So
acres $. A & NJ. G. r. r. survey El Paso
county; consideration s713s: April IS. 1916
Canutillo grant-James HILBERT and wife
10 j. j. Muudy, a tract OF land containing
30 acres In Canutillo grant. Ell Paso coun-
ty: consideration $500; April 8, 1916.
IT, d p SURVEY. =. Ford to J. P
Schlott section 30. block so. township two,
T. a. p. survey FL Paso county; considera-
ton $50 February H. 1916.
North side OF Caroline between San Diego
and Salt Lake-El Paso Heights Invest
ment company 10 Mrs. Lula Section. lots T..
), block 81. Ell Paso Heights; consideration
#lOO; November 25. 1915.
South side OF Arizona between Dallas and
Wiliams-W. X. Mari to VIM Schlinder and
wife, the easterly 20 feet Of lot % and the
westerly 20 feet Of lot %, block IS. Franklin
heights; consideration S4S0O; April s, 1916.
Births-Girls.
homa, February o.
To Mr.. and Mrs. A. sepeda. Guerrero
To Mr.. ana Mrs. D Rodriguez. Tenth
street, April o.
Births-Boys.
To MI and Mrs. j.. Chester. $40 Texas
April -.
Deaths.
Bonifscto Gines. age 70. 3O15 Rivera April
II; buried IN Concordia.
Automobiles Licensed
5ssl-M- Garcia, 4o1 East Nevada. Ford
5ss2-M- Garcia. 4O1 East Nevada. over
5Ss3-M- Garcia. 4O1 East Nevada. stude-
baker touring car
5Ss4-Troy Steam laundry III west Ov-
arland. Ford delivery truck
5sS5-L- w. Splitter, 1412 Brown, Ford
touring car
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-01
SOCIALIST VOTE
To co To HUNT
support of Democrat For
Governor Threatens the
Socialist Party.

Fhoenlx' Ariz-, May Anxiety to
nominate Gov. Hunt to succeed himself
Is depicting the ranks of Arizona So
cialists
In order that they can go into the
Democratic primaries and assist in
nominating Hunt for governor. and Ed
Grant for mine inspector. hundreds of
socialists are turning in their cards tn
the various locals
Normally there are about Aooo Co
cialist votes in Arizona. It is exnectad
that the number wiz be far less than
that this year
one Of tho cardinal princfples of tho
SoclalIst party is that every menbey
must vote 'er straight" Splittfnp a
uchel is regarded as treacherv. II is
not 70 De doubted. however, that in the
Socialists voted for Gov. HINT - u
regarded by them as once of their nm
Der. 0'i NUM-
Must RenOunce Party.
Under the new Arizona registration
law, voter must register his poIiti-
cal affiliation. Two years sgp ba
could merely register and then 20 INFO
the primary Of any party. Now anv
Socialist who wants to vote Al M
Democratic primary must renounce his
Socialistic affiliations and become
Democrat.
Hunt is undoubtedly popular with
Arizona Socialists. 1t remains TO he
seen how he will be regarded bv the
national leaders if he wrecks, or seri
ously impairs, the party organization in
Arizona.
Miss Anna Maley, one of the hest
known Socialist lecturers in the coun-
try, has been making a speaking tour
in Arizona. She says openly that Hun.
is Socialist and should join the party,
but she says nothing about the party
breaking up to join Hunt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-05-01
SUDDEN ILLNESS FATAL
TO FORMER DIAZ GENERAL

As a result of an attack of heart
failure, Gen. Gilberto Luna, at one
time a brigadier general in the federal
army Of Mexico. and for 80 years an
officer under president ProfiriO Diaz.
died early Monday morning in the Orn-
dorff hotel He was about so years
Of age. For several minutes prior to
his death Luna was sitting in the
plaza, but feeling i'll crossed the street
to the hotel He became violently i'll
and died soon after reaching the hotel.
Gen. Luna had resided in FL Paso for
about two years. coming here from
Mexico City. He is survived by =
wife, living in Mexico City, and one
son, residing in FL Paso