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The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25

had made free by his watching. That night the same happened, and in the morning the princess came with 200 servants now. The third night passed, and still he did not speak, and in the morning the princess came with 300 servants and embraced him. She show ed him all the cellars full of gold.
 A few days after they were married, and after that Prince Albert went to his fathers home to bring him to his castle. The brothers had come back penniless through their thoughtless- ness. They all went to the castle, and the mother and father lived with Prln- cess Marion and Prince Albert. The brothers married the sisters of Mar ion, who also had castles. They all lived to a good old age.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25
InnuIted.

Duels have been fought over the most remotely fancied insults, M. Ro- mieu, who seems to have been an edi- tor in Paris, got a letter from a young lawyer which ran: "Sir, l send you with this note q ballad, which beg you will read with great attention. If you think you can add few words to 1t and they suit me I consent. to accept you as a coIlaborateur."
 The manuscript was returned with a note thus: "Sir, I have sead your ballad with the greatest attention. l leave to you the choice of the weapons"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25
wiIIjno to Be 4anasd.

One of the most curious cases of its kind on record was that of Quebec citizen who passed himself off as a murderer for whom the police were searching. When the matter was in vesdgated 1t was found that the self accused man had nothing whatever to do with the crime. "No," he said, you're right. I'm not the murderer, but my wife leads me such a miser- able life at home that I thought I would escape from matrimonial wretch rdness by getting the government to hang me. e."-PearsOn's e' .
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The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25
PUBLICAN PLATFORM
ADOPTED AT CONVENTION

4u6 AOp ugAASshA'9 VI &1A>-5N'@b ill convention assembledI re- affirm their adherence to the principles of the Repub- lican party and their pride in. it's history and traditions, aud they adopt the following pla. form as the @ most vital requirements of the terri- tory at the present time:
 First - We believe that the territory of Alaska Ia entitled to more extended powers, and pledge our sup Eort to statehood for the whole or part of the ter ritory.
 Second - That one of the most vital needs of AL aska is the construction of railroads, traila and bridges throughout the territory to permit the development of regions of rich resources now inaccessible, except at enormous expense, and in order to promota the con- struction of these great ar teries of commerce, we fa- yor financial aid by the fed eral government of all legi- innate railroad enterprises organized to build trunk lines in Alaska whenever such companies shall with their own capital make sub stantial progress with their projects and we urge that all railroads, so aided by the government be placed directly under government control in the fixing of D freight and passenger tariff.
 Third - We urge appro- priations by congress for the construction of light houses, fog signals and other aids to navigation ill Alaskan waters.
 Fourth-That congress IS urged to make appropria- tions for the extension of the Alaska cable and wire less systems to all parts of the territory.
 Fifth - The attention of congress iH called to the need of legislation general 70 the upbuilding of the in- dustries natural to our ter ritory and to the develop ment of it's great natural re- sources free from monopoly and unjust restraint.
 Sixth - We demand fed eral investigation of the monopoly known as the Fresh Fish Trust" of the United States and Canada, which is driving away from Alaska ports the American fishing fleets, and destroy ing for the fishermen of Al- aska a market for their pro duct which is honestly taken from the waters of the Un- tied states.
 Seventh - We shall work for tho community pro perty rights for women.
 Eighth = We protest against the war tax in times of peace and wa condema the Mexican and foreign pol icy of the Wilson admiDistra- ton.
 Ninth - We, as American citizens, firm in our faith of Republican principles, pledge our support to the nominees of the National Convention to be held at Chi nbao,n 1,,Dn Q 7o1n
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25
FOR THE CHILDREN
An Entertaining Sleepy Time Sto'
 ry For Little Folks.
THE MOUSE IN THE TRAP,

Wonderful Fortune That Came to a Kind Hearted Lad-Many Things of Interest For Young PeoPle-A Boy and His Dog Sandy.
 Night was falling when Polly Ann and little Ned settled down to hear Un- cle Ben's good night story. It was about
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25

cause of their feglect Be sure to feed and water regularly any animal pet. It depends on its owner to do this, and neglect Is cruelty The boy here photographed is Master Carter Carnegie. The dog he hclds % loving, ly is named Sandy.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25
Fond of His Doq.

It is plain to be seen that the little boy in the picture Is fond of his dog. Most young folks like pets and usual ly treat them kindly, or mean to at any rate. But sometimes they forget, and the little beast or bird suffers be-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-25

much worn this spring. This Is wei come news to the American woman, who always likes wearing a suit with dainty blouses.
  Steel buttons for trimming are used on blOuses.
 Q BlOuses of silk yelled with tulle or chiffon in black or navy blue are a novelty devised by Georgette to wear with afternoon suits.
  Pale mauve and pale pink are charm ingly combined in some of the new chiffon and crape underwear.
 Q c Large flat collars of the sailor and Puritan order are in vogue.
  The motor coat may be frightened by adding plaid ribbon on the edges.
 ANNA MAY.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
COWBOYS FLOCK ID AID
 CHEYENNE EVENT

CHEYENNE. Wyo., July 19. - Knights of the Range" from all sec tions of the west are either already in Cheyenne or else on the way here to attend the twentieth annual Frontier Days Celebration, which begins here on July 26, and lasts four days. This annual event always attracts to it the leading opponents of the varied life of the western ranges. Among them are always many cowgirls, who take part in the events carded for them The prizes this year aggregate many thousandG of dollars.
 On each of the four days from 3l to 23 events have been carded, and there are many entries for each one. It is believed by T. Joe Cahill, secre- tary, that this well be one of the larg- est celebrations of the kind ever held in Cheyenne. He declares that many contestants from other rodeos and roundups are to be here to take part in all the important events.
 The great event probably will be the worlds championship bucking con test, for which a cash prize of $1,O00 and a saddle worth $500 go to the win ner, with the title of worlds cham pion. The mems steer roping contest is another big event, for which there is cash prize of s1.000, and which also carries the worlds championship title.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
COAST PREMIER SOLD IN
 THE EAST

SEATTLE, July Is. - The Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer Montara, formerly the Willamette, has been sold to Edward NJ. Raphel. of the firm of Raphel & Company, of New York, for $300,000. The Montara is now on the Atlantic engaged in the coastwise service. She was once seized by the Japanese charged with blockade running for the Russians.
 Negotiations are now in progress for the sale of the freighter Meteor to another eastern concern, and the deal is likely to be consummated.
 The meteor also is a Pacific Coast Steamship Company freighter.
 Both steamers are we'll known in the Alaska trade. They have made many trips north in the early days and also have been engaged in the cannery business late in the fall.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
FRENCH |NS|S I IN A RIGID
 BLOCKADE

PARIS. July 19. - The French au thorities have refused to allow free passage into Germany of American Red Cross sanitary equipment and supplies, notwithstanding the society s claim that such passage Is justified by article 29 of the Declaration of London and article 16 of the Geneva Convention of 1906.
 The French authorities hold that ar ticle 29 of the Declaration, confines itself to asserting that material ex- clusively for the use of sick and woun- ded is not to be classed as contraband of war" but that these words do not prevent such material from being cap tured and cOnfiscated for violation of blockade nor from being held up on the way. Moreover they add, the De claration of London was never rati- fled, and therefore, has no obligatory force.
 AS to article 16 of the Geneva Con. vention. the French authorities now intimate that, considering German me, thods of conducting war, they see no reason for departing from their pro hibition of May, 1916, against sending any goods whatever into Germany, so cannot make any exception in favor of the American Red Cross Society, more especially as the supplies lend by reprovisioning Germany with raw material that is often easy to recover after usage, and of which the German government has pressing need for It's military operations.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
EPIDEMIC AGAIN RAG|NC IN
 GOTHAM

NEW YORK, July 20. - Thirty-one deaths and 119 new cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the health authorities today, showing another in- crease in the number of deaths, all though fewer new cases were report ed today than yesterday.
 The exodus from the city increases despite the rigid quarantine which many surrounding communities have declared against children from New York.
 The ravages of the disease is not confined to any one section of the city, but is general throughout greater New York.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
CHILD LABOR IS SUBJECT IF
 TALK

WASHINGTON, July 20. - After conferring with President Wilson this morning on the child labor bill, Sen ator Kern said he Is unable to predict whether an attempt to pass thjs mea- sure will be made this session. Re publican leader Gallinger said the mi nority favor the passage of the mea- sure before the adjournment of con gress.
 There is a strong demand for the passage of the bill, and 1t is thought probable by leaders in both parties that the bill will be brought before congress at an early date with strong support from both parties.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
ELIJAH | MAKES APPEARANCE
 IN NIGERIA

LONDON, July 19. - Nigeria has trouble on it's hands in the person of a negro who styles himself Elijah the Second. Ostensibly a convert to Chris tianity. he has cut adrift from the mis- sionaries and is running a spurious form of Christianity on his own ac- count. According to an official who has reached England from the region where his converts are most numerous they already number more than a mil lion out of the 17,O0O,0O0 natives in Nigeria.
 He claims to work miracles, and does not even draw the line at rais- ing people from the dead. He finds a particularly profitable source of re- venue in selling water which he pre- tends to have endowed with magic healing powers.
 But what is causing the authorities most concern is the new doctrine which the black Elijah is proclaiming, It is that the blacks are now the chosen people," that they are de stined to oust the whites and inherit the choice places of the earth.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
SCARLET FEVER AMONG J. 5.
 MARINES

PEKING. July 19. - Scarlet fever broke out among the two hundred Am erican marines stationed in Picking as a guard at the American legation. In an effort to prevent the spread of the disease Colonel Neville, commandant of the guard, ordered the men to move out of the barracks and placed them under canvas, with only two men in each tent The tents were pitched on the recreation ground adjoining the legation compound and outside the compound wall. where all Chinese could see them plainly.
 Immediately rumor was circulated that the American legation had brought extra troops from the Philip pines to protect foreigners against pos sible rioting. which might result from the unsettled political conditions and the financial stringency brought about by the moratorium This rumor grew, and added to it was a report that the Japanese were also to bring in thou sands of troops from Tsingtau and Japan for the protection of foreigners.
 These reports became so insistent that the Chinese government issued a formal denial, explaining the reason for the tented colony outside the Am erican legation compound.
 Only five of the American marines have the scarlet fever. These are quarantined in a gun shed on the city wall adjoining the legation.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
SAN FRANCISCO
 MEN RETURN
 ID WORK

SAN FRANCISCO. July 20. - The longshoremen here returned to work this morning despite the action of the local unions at other coast ports in rejecting the compromise offered by the shipping firms.
 The San Francisco unions assert that 1t is impossible to win the strike on the lines laid out by the other un- ions, and are unwilling to continue fighting for something which they are certain they cannot get at this time.
 Unless the other unions on the coast recognize the action of the San Fran. cisco local as legal, it is predicted the local organization will sever its con nection with the international body.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
CONFERENCE AT SEATTLE.

SEATTLE, July 20. - Federal Medi- ator White, after a conference with Mayor Gill this morning about the longshoremen's strike, has decided to call a general conference with the labor leaders. Business men are urg- ing a speedy settlement of the differ ences in order to prevent the port los ing the large commerce which has been built up here.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
LANE |S COMING NORTH
 THIS SUMMER

SEATTLE, July 15. - MT. Sweeney made the important announcement this afternoon that Secretary of the Interior Franklin D. Lane, If every thing can be arranged, will visit Alas. ka late this summer.
 MT. Sweeney said that he believed that Secrtary Lane would likely reach here August 30. Secretary Lane feels that if the Alaska railroad is economically constructed and oper' ated successfully it will be a great monument to President Wilson and himself" said MT. Sweeney.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
MATTY COES'T TO CINCINNATI
 TEAM

CINCINNATI, July 20. -- President Herman. of the Cincinnati Nationals, today announced that he will trade manager Herzog and outfielder Killi- far to the New York Giants for Christy Mathewson. outfielder Rousch and in fielder Mckenzie. Mathewson, it is stated. will manage the Cincinnati team.
 The announcement of the trade has caused a great sensation in baseball circles, as it is said to mark the pass ing of Mathewson. It is said' now aver that the trade was made at Mathewson's request.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
WATSON SAILED FOR NORTH
 WEDNESDAY

The steamship Admiral Watson, of the Pacific Alaska Navigation Com pany, sailed for the north Wednesday night. She had the following passen- gers for Cordova: Joseph Emperiy, George F. Rowe. James L. Haipham, Walter Shell, Elizabeth O'Laughlin, Mrs. Wm. OLaughlin. Felix Freyaold, c. o. Moore, Fred Silshaw. Alma Nei- son. Agnes Shepherd and three steer age.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
HEDGES |S AGAIN IN THIRD
 PLACE

The two leaders in the Times con- test. today rested on their oars, and the only change in the relative posi- tions of the boys was made by Sam Hedges, who by spurt. has managed to pass by Brook Lamprey, and regain third place, which he lost week ago. Sam is now within reaching distance of the two leaders, and appears con fident that he will be in the money when the race is over.
 Aside from Sam the only gain regis tered was made by Elwell Thawley, who turned in two free votes" in or der, he said, "to make it an even 925. " It now requires only little hard work on Elwelrs part to put him up among the winners, as with all the boys, 1t appears the hardest part of the game to reach the 1000 mark.
 Tonight at o'clock the contest will close, and no more boys will be allowed to enter the race. It will then be up to the boys registered to get in and work their hardest. as they will all know just what the competi' ton will be.
 The standings of the boys at noon
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
MILLION ARE |S FOUND DEAD IN
 FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20. - Louis
 Rosenfeld, a millionaire shipping com mission man of this city, was found dead this morning in Golden Gate park with a bullet wound in his head.
 A revolver was found nearby, and it is supposed that he committed sui eide, although the police are working on the theory that he was murdered.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
RAID CHINESE GAMBLING HOUSE.

SEATTLE, July 20. - Thirty-eight Chinese and white men were arrested last night in a raid personally conduct ed by Chief Charles Rockingham on a Chinese gambling resort. The police men used axes and crowbars to break open heavily-ironed doors, and found a small basement literally honey combea with passages provided with barricaded doors.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
DEUTSCHLAND WILL CARRY
 S4,00O,0O0 IN GOLD

NEW YORK, July 20. - It was re- ported on Wall street today that the cargo of the Deutschland includes $4.- ,OO0, 900 in gold. A local broker is credited with having written the ma rine insurance on the coin, which 1t is said was fixed at five per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
NATIONAL EPIDEMIC NOT
 FEARED AT WASHINGTON.

The public health service regards the danger of a national epidemic of infantile paralysis at an end. Reports from the boards of health of the vari- Ous states indicate that all are pre- pared to handle the disease if it ap pears within their boundaries
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
TO SETTLE MEX
 QUESTION

WASHINGTON, July 20. - It was announced today that the settlement of the Mexican differences will be made through a joint commission, which already has been named and is now awaiting only the final ap' proval of Wilson and Carranza.
 It is confidently expected here that soon after the commission meets. the difficulties which have existed be- tween the two governments for years will be settled quickly.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
BRITISH MAKE GAINS.

LONDON July 2O-Heavy fighting continues along the somme front The British forces last night gained ground In Deville Wood and in the neighborhood of Longueval
 Although both French and British constantly gam inp ground fighting along the Somme again assuming the nature of the regular trench warfare which has been carried on for past two in this section It expected % that the allies will again make another desperate effort to break the lines by tremendous offensive auncned with all the force at their command
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
HUNGARY SURPRISES
 FEMINIST MOVEMENT.

BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 20. - Hungary frowns on the feminist move ment, in war time at least The lead CTS of the Hungarian Feminist Asso- citation had planned big congress for this season, but has had to postpone 1t indefinitely because the police or Budapest raised insurmountable oo- jections.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
FRENCH CAPTURE FIRST LINE.

PARIS July 20French troops last night made heavy at Jacks against trenches and captured all the first
 line trenches between Baeux and Soyecour in the Harde court sector
 and rvaed the fierce attacks made by the Germans against Verd The advance of the infantry preceded by an un usually heavy artillery fire which reduced the German until they untenable.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE GAINS IN FORCE
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scHAUPP COMMITTEEMAN.

Through a typographical CT TOT in the Times yesterday, Thos. s. Scott was named as Republican committeeman for Chitina. It should have read Fred M. Schaupp for Chitina and Thos. s. Scott for Cordova.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
GERMANS REFUSED.

PETROGRAD July 20.-It was officially announced to- day attempts the Teutonc allies advance against the Russians in the Stohod regions repused today asserted that the attacks by the central lacked the vgor which has marked their attempts on the Russian lines by indicate not weakness on the part Teutons the growing strength of the Russians and their ability to withstand the attack of the Germans
 Operations Gaca have been retarded by the floods of the Dnester and movements large scale can be carried on until after the waters have receded.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
DEFERRED ON BRITISH
 BLACKLIST

WASHINGTON, July 20. - Action on Britain's blacklist of 100 firms do- ing business in the United States is delayed pending reports from Ambas- sador Page. It is intimated in off cial circles that Britain's action in forming this list might be construed unfriendly.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
NOW EXTENDED FROM RIGA TO
 CARPATHIANS

LONDON July 20It is reported that great battle is de- veopng with results favorng the Russians Jabonitza Be sides heavy fighting in the Carpahians the Russians have offensive Kove and in the Riga regions
 The tremendous offensives of the Russians which now ex tend from Riga to the Carpahan said to be taxing the allies the and that the central powers are having great difficulty finding sufficient forces to repel the ines
 It reported that the people of Hungary especially who expect gain nothing the continuation of the war; dis prted great losses which they suffering and al ready advocating peace measures.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
SULzER NOW MEMBER OF
 PROHIBITION PARTY

ST. PAUL, July 20. - Former Gov ernor William Sulzer. of New York, is attending the Prohibition national convention here. He says he is not a candidate for the presidential nomi- nation, but has pledged his support to the Prohibition platform and the can didate of the party.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
BERLIN CLAIMS REPULSE.

BERLIN July 2O-It is officially reported that French attacks made German lines south of the Somme were sad with great loss by defenders The British artillery fire is reported extremely violent but gains of importance have been made by them.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
ELEcTRocuTEo
FOR BURGLARY.

RALEIGH, N. C.. July 1s = Law renee Swinson. negro, was electro cuted here today for first degree burglary, the first person ever to be electrocuted in Carolina for this of fense.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

Leather and canvas covers to be laced over automobile springs to keep them clean and dry have been pat ented.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

Sixty miles of thread woven from the fibre of a species of Italian nettle weighs but two and half pounds,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

A wall tie that grips half dozen bricks instead of two. as customary.
 has been invented by Scotch builder.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

A powerful machine has been puiit in Germany for compressing scrap me tal into more easily handled bales.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
RUSSIANS GAIN IMPORTANT CITY.

PETROGRAD, July 20.-The Russian forces today occu- pied Kug important point in the Caucasus mountains which gives control large section of territory
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

SEATTLE, July 20. - Geo. Schloe- tlborg, wholesale fish and fur dealer. of this city, who is well known in Alaska, is on the blacklist because he is a German citizen.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
ARMY OFFICERS sKEPTICAL.

COLUMBUS July 20-Army officers here inclined to doubt the stories of Villas plight reported from Mexican sources officers believe the bandit dead if alive, in danger of immediate capture.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

Sharp points in the inside of the lid of new egg cup cut the shell away without disturbing the contents
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20

One years subscription means 2,ooo votes for one of the boys.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-20
SUBMARINE CAPTURED.

LONDON July 20.-The British admiralty today on nounced the capture of submarine of the U35 class It IS ronosed to exhibit the vessel to the public here.