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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
HARRY T NEIL. IS WINNER IN b|C
 CONTEST

Harry O'Neil yesterday demonstrate ed his ability as a hustler by turning in at the last moment 14,110 votes In the Times subscription contest, thus winning the choice of either the bi- cycle or watch given by the Times to the boy obtaining the greatest number of new subscribers.
 Johnny Rosswog, who, until the last day had been at the head of the list most of the time, also showed that he had lost none of his abilities as vote getter. by turning in 7,651 votes, thus cinching second place.
 It is understood that both of the bows are we'll satisfied with their re- spective positions. Johnny has bi- cycle. and probably if he had won would have chosen the watch. Harry had his heart set on winning the wheel, and never during the entire month ceased to devote his energies toward winning the first prize.
 For the other boys who took part In the contest, the Times proposes to do something that will take away the disappointment of losing. What this is will be announced some time this week.
 Neither the bicycle nor watch have yet arrived, due no doubt to the slow ness with which freight is moving on the outside. Both, however. should be here this week. The cost of the two articles is practically the same and both the winners will have prizes of which they can be proud.
 .
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 31. If the Deutschland is endangered by a large number of craft attempting to follow her down Chesapeake bay the coast guard cutter will probably interfere. The commander of the Deutschland fears a serious handicap if he is fol lowed by a fleet of newspaper cores pondents, photographers and sight Seers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
ANOTHER CLAM MAGNATE
 INSPECTING LOCAL BEDS.

Elmer l. Hemrick, of brewery fame. who owns a clam cannery at Aberdeen, Wash, was an arrival on one of the last boats. The fame of the Cordova clans has reached the states and those interested in that Industry are desirous of getting in on the ground floor. Mir. Hemrick left today to inspect the beds, and the probabilities are that he will estab- fish a plant here.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
B|G EXPENDITURE SHORTENS ROAD
 73 MILES

DENVER, Colo, July S1. - The dis tance from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast by rail is to be shortened by 73 miles. To accomplish this the longest tunnel in the western hemisphere is to be drilled through the continental divide, according to plans now being formulated.
 This new stroke in competition for transcontinenta railway business is said to be taking definite form through local bankers, who, cooperating with eastern capitalists, have subscribed for 5000. .0OO in bonds issued by the Denver & Salt Lake railroad. The tunnel, GOA miles in length, is to be drilled through James Peak, one of the lofty promontories of the Rockies, 50 miles west of Denver.
 Thus the dream of the late David Holiday Moffatt. once we'll known in eastern financial circles, who, gen eration ago, came west and became in terested in banking and building rail | roads. Is about to be realized. The railroad Moffat built now winds tor tuous way up the mountains, climbs over James peak at an altitude of H. 660 feet, and before reaching Craig Colo, its western terminus, passes through fifty-seven tunnels, most oi them chopped out of solid rock.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
ATTEMP PTEDL|VES OF RAILROAD
 EMPLOYEES

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31. - After a thorough investigation the police be- lieve that the explosion which occur red during the preparedness parade on July 22 was the work of conspir- ators who planned to hurl the bomb from the roof of a building in the business section, while the united rail road employees were passing. The bomb was finally abandoned in the street.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

WASHINGTON. July 31. - Al though it was authentically reported that the Deutschland would leave Bal timore. she is still there and is not expected to get away today. Govern ment officials have conferred on what measures to take to protect the neu trality of the United States, although there is no evidence of any intention to afford the submarine any special protection.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
NATIVES KILLED IN REVOLUTION
 AT HANkOW

PEKING, July 31.-ln the revolu- tionary outbreaks at Hankow last night many natives were killed and some Russian women injured. A large district was also burned and footed, and the uprising began to assume gi- gantic proportions when foreign vol unteers interfered and checked the trouble.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
CHIEF SECRETARY IRELAND
 HAS SEAT IN CABINET

LONDON, July 31. - Henry Edward Duke, a barrister and Unionist mem Der of the platform for Exeter, has been appointed chief secretary of Ire land, with a seat in the cabinet.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
ANCHORAGE: MAN HANGS HIMSELF
 TO 4 TREE

ANCHORAGE. July 31. - John Carl son. a miner, was found hanging to a tree twenty miles south of the rail way right of way. He left here Fri day looking for work, and evidently hecame Respondent and took his life,
 Milan Janoff was accidentally killed Inv falling from a tree at Susitna sta ton.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
HEAD GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
 RETURNING TO ALASKA

SEATTLE. July 31. Dr. Alfred Brooks, director of the geological sur vey, is in the city and will sail for the north on the steamer Alaska, leav- ing here Thursday.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
TWO LOTS ON FIRST AVENUE
 HAVE CHANGED HANDS.

pr. w. H. Chase and Fred Nichols, of Paxon's road house, have closed the deal for the purchase of two lots on First avenue. the same having been sold by Dr. C. l.. Hale. They are lots 3 and 4, in block 5, and what improve ments will be erected thereon has not as yet been definitely decided.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
ALLIED CRUISER PATROL|NC NEAR
 NORFOLK

NORFOLK, July 31. An allied cruiser is patrolling close to the three mile limit, and American tor pedo boats are following. Whether the cruiser is waiting for the subma- rine Bremen or watching the move mcnts of the Deutschland is not known.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
EXPLOSION AMMUNITION CAUSES LOSS OF $35,O00,000
Four Men Instantly Killed and Many Injured

damaged the extent of S75OO and the army post Bedoes island also shelled the damage amounting to $100,000. The Statue of Liberty escaped undamaged
 Two arrested, charged with manslaughter for permitting loaded with explosives remain moored at pier night which violation of the law The prison Albert M Dickman agent for the Lehigh Valley rail road Alexander Davidson superintendent of the National Storage Company.
 NEW YORK; July 31-The National Storage Company finds its loss greater than first estimated and the
 thirteen warehouses destroyed by the explosion valued at from SO GOO 900 $5 0O0O00 Raw sugar which age and worth s, 800 900, was ruined.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Ross Kinney. superintendent for the road commission. has force of fir- teen men repairing the roads and trails in the vicinity of Knik.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
CAN SHIP SUPPLIES INTO POLAND.

WASHINGTON July 31-It is officially announced that France acquesces the issued by Great Britain permitting the shipment American relief supplies into Pc land where there much suffering This request cond onal upon promise that the occupying armies will not
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
TWO HUNDRED PERSONS
 MEET DEATH FOREST FIRES

ENGLEHART, Ont. July 31-Forest fires have been rag ing in northern alarming extent and yesterday two hundred persons burned death There also nersona losses of life Nushka Cochrane Matheson oquos Falls and Bamore where the flames have been checked and it is now raining believed the fires in those sections are under
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
Late reports reaching Fairbanks strike in the Goodpaster country is a very promising one.

LA. Dougherty, former Fairbanks hardware man. is now manager of a ranch at Batogue, Mexico. according to word which recently reached Fair banks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
B|C DEATH RATE FROM HEAT
 ENDS

CHICAGO. July 31.-The hot wave, which has been sweeping the eastern states, ended today, when a brisk north wind sprung up, The heat be- gan its deadly work on July l, and re- suited in causing 2s4 deaths in this city, of which number 115 occurred yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
BANDITS CROSS RIO GRANDE
 KILL AMERICAN CAVALRYMEN

FL PAso, July 31Another clash took place five miles below Fort Hancock nearly hour this morning with five Mexican bandits in which Americans killed and wounded The bandits had crossed the Rio Grand river when the firing began and in short time all of them killed
 Private John Oney of the Eighth cavalry and Robert Woods customs inspector dead and Sergeant Lewis Thompson of the Eighth cavalry, seriously wounded
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

w. w. Johnson and associates are reported to be preparing to open up the Lost River tin mine. near Nome, on an extensive scale.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

The recently completed home of rancher Bjeermark and family on his ranch near Fairbanks, was completely destroyed by fire.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Ed Uhl, a machinist of Iditarod, has invented a thawing boiler capable of operating two points which weights only loo pounds.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Bishop Rowe has left Juneau Tor the interior via the Yukon river route and will return to the coast via the Fairbanks Chitina road.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Judge Robert Jennings. of the dis trict court of the First division, is taking a two weeks vacation and will visit Victoria and other points.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Permits for buildings. the aggregate cost of which will be $65,000. were is- sued in Juneau last month.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
Arabs Capture Turkish Garrison

CAIRO July 31.-The Arabs sprung surprise on Turk garrison which they invaded with force capturing the guns munitions and fort Yembo the Red coast The enemy totally upepared for the attack and forced to retreat in disorder.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC STILL
 CLAIMS MANY VICTIMS

NEW YORK, July 3l. Twenty-four new cases of infantile paralysis were reported on Saturday.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

An automobile club has been form ed in Fairbanks and campaign has been inaugurated for good roads.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
RUSSIANS PURSUING THE TEUToNs

PETRoGRAD July 31.-In the region of Brody the Vohyna and Gaca frontier the Russian troops in hot of the Teuton and have reached the rivers Ora jerki and Zereth.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

The run of king salmon at Sitka has been large this season, and many fish are still reported to be running.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Residents of Brooks, in the Tolo- vana district, claim to have the hand somest town in the Panama valley.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
EMPEROR JOSEPH VERY ILL.

VIENNA, July 31-The report of the serious illness O Emperor Francis Joseph has caused considerable alarm with chill while inspecting the troops th front, and is confined to his bed.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Mrs. T. E. Hall was knocked down and rendered unconscious by being hit by a motorcycle in Juneau.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
BRITISH ADVANCED THEIR POSTS.

LONDON July 31-The British troops made another ad- last night and their posts at three points the plateau north Bazn nand Lepe have been moved further into the territory of the enemy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31
COUNTER ATTACKS OF GERMANS REFUSED.

PARIS, July 31-North of Somme between Hemwood and the Germans redoubd their counter attacks and put up desperate fight for time but finally all driven back
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

Order your letter heads and envs-. iopes now.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

seize or remove native food products.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-31

old papers for sale at the Times office.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
MEETING AT FER
GUSON SCHOOL
School Improvement Association
Doing Good Work.

A successful meeting of the
ferguson School Improvement
Association was held Friday af-
ternoon, February a, with about
30 members present. Miss Cen
evieve Beckham is the popular
and efficient teacher of the
school as well as the president
of the association.
A splendid program consisting
of a report of what had already
been accomplished, songs, talks
and an outline of what should be
done in the future was carried
out, after which Secretary Ell
lison of the Lancaster Chamber
OF Commerce addressed the
meeting on the subject "Work
of the Rural School Improve
ment Association in a Commun-
lty." After adjournment of
business delicious refreshments
consisting of sandwiches, cof-
fee and cake were served by the
young ladies. All present had a
most enjoyable time.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
CALL FOR BIDS.
POstoffice Department Ask for
Bids on Erection of Posts
for Mail Boxes.

The post office department has
ordered Postmaster Hunter to
inform the public that they want
competitive bids for the erection
of posts to hold the mail boxes
which are to be placed at con-
venient points about town. Bids
are to be on setting posts and
attaching boxes" and those
wanting to make bids can see
the posts at the postoffice. Some
of the posts are to be set in
cement and some are to be sunk
in the ground. All bids submit
ted will be forwarded to the
postoffice department.
The following locations have
been selected for these drop
mail boxes, viz: In the Hotel
Royal at Southern Railway de-
pot. Corner Elm and French
SITS. Landsord Road and Gem
etery st. Dunlap and Cemetery
Sts., Northwest corner of Main
and Gary Sts., Chesterfield ave
nue. and Market Streets, Dunlap
I'd Market Streets, White and
Barr Street,.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
BURNED TO DEATH
Minnie Taylor Meets Tragic
Death Friday.

While playing in the house
with several playmates little
Minnie Taylor, six year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Taylor who live near the cotton
mill village was accidental burn
ed to death. Her clothing caught
from a bright fire in the CRATE
and as there were no grown peo-
pie in the room, the flames had
lone their fatal work before
they could be extinguished. She
died very soon after the accid-
ent. The little girl was a pupil in
the primary class of the Mill
school and an attractive child,
whose little comrades will miss
her happy presence. The sorrow
ing parents have the sympathy
OF the entire community. The
remains were inferred in West
side cemetery.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Neil Attended Meeting Address
ed by DIR. Thayer.

An interesting feature of the
February meeting of the Coun-
ty Teachers Association held
Saturday morning was the ex-
cellent address on Morals and
the Teacher" delivered by Rev.
James H. Thayer, Phi. D., pastor
OF the First Baptist church of
Lancaster. A solo by Mr.. Tom
Beatty was also much enjoyed.
rs Martha A. Creighton,
demonstration for Lancaster
county, outlined her plans for
the home demonstration work
lust inaugurated in this county.
Superintendent of Education ".
A. Lingle was appointed chair
man of a committee to frame a
constitution for the association.
Plans for Field Day, to be held
this year on March 81, were
freely discussed and the pro-
gramme decided upon. The soc
lal service committee of the Ian
caster Civic League served light
refreshments to the teachers at
the close of this profitable meet
ing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
STEVENSON FOR CONGRESS

Mr.. w. F. Stevenson. candidate for
Congress, states that he is still for
road improvement by the United
States Government: first, because II
uses our roads 10 carry the mails.
second, because it benefits practically
everybody; third, because our stntes
and counties in 1914 spent $249.075,-
VoIOo on public roads and the Uni
ted states Government used 1920
b79 miles of them In carrying the
mails. and spent nothing. Our
States, Counties and Townships viii
be loaded down with debt soon to
ouiio ana maintain roads for the
national government to use. Con-
gress spent $4,000 on an experI-
mental road or two in 1914: ana
fourth, because tn eUnited States
Government has spent $475.OOOO, 900
on river wofk 10 make water trans
portation. Now help the inland far
lner by fixing his road little.
VIII give more facts next time.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
County Trustees To ,Ie.t

The semi-annual meeting of tho
Lancaster Couny Trustees Associa
tion VIII be held at he Court House
saturday, February IL, a IL O'Clock.
All trustees OF the county are urged
70 ne present as business very impof-
tant TO the educational interests OF
tho county Will be transacted. su-
perintendent Ling'e wants to bring
oetore tho trustees. night schools
systematic employment for teachers.
Importance OF teachers attending
teachers meeting and summer school
WORK w. II. Draffin,
President.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
PERSONALS

Miss Fannie Harper of Honea
Path who has been the guest of
her brother and sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Harper, re-
turned home Monday.
Hon. j. Copeland Massey of
kershaw was here on business
yesterday.
Misses Virginia Taylor and
Jean Lindsay of Camden spent
from Friday until Sunday with
Mrs. Ira B. Jones, Jr.
Mr.. Lester Sistare of River.
side was here on business yes
terday,
Messrs. Bruce Williams and
M. p. johnson spent Sunday in
Camden.
MIR. Walter M. Stevens was a
visitor in Camden this week.
MIR. and Mrs. j. C. Bowling of
Shelby, N. c., are here on a visit
to their sons.
Mr.. Joe Lindsay of Cheraw
was here on business Monday.
Miss Mamie Hill Moore is
expected home today after a
trip to Atlanta, Spartanburg
and Belmont, N. C.
MIR. H. j. Gregory spent the
weekend here at the home of
his uncle, Mr.. w. T. Gregory.
Rev. T. A. Dabney of the Flat
Creek section of the county was
here yesterday on business.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

State of South Carolina, County
of Lancaster: BY j. E. Stewman,
Judge Of Probate.
Whereas S. F. Williams has made
suit to me to grant him letters of
administration OF the estate and eff
fects of Harriet Whaley, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kind
red and creditors of the said Harriet
Whaley, deceased, that they be and
appear before me. in the Court of
Probate, to be held a Lancaster on
18th day of February, 1915, next,
after publication thereof, at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, If any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 1st day
or February, Ammo Domini 1916.
j. f. STEWMAN, Probate Judge.
Feb. 1st and Sth.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Dry Creek Association Met Fri
day Afternoon.

The Dry Creek School I'm
provement Association held it's
third meeting Friday P. NJ,
Feb. a, 1916. At this meeting
five new members were added to
our roll which now gives us a
total enrolment of seventeen.
Since our last meeting funds to
the amount Of forty dollars and
thirty-two cents ($40.32) have
been raised, and will immediate
ly be expended for some needed
improvements. Owing to illness,
many of our old members were
unable to attend this meeting,
so now plans were undertaken.
The association adjourned to
meet again, Friday, Mar. 8.
Resp. submitted,
Mrs. ]. Luther Cauthen,
Sec. and Treas.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
Houses to be Numbered.

In order to procure the de-
livery of mail at the residences
of our citizens the postoffice de-
partment requires street signs
to be placed at the corners of
the streets and the houses to
be numbered. In order to secure
this convenience for the people
the Town Council at a meeting
recently decided to have this
work done and appointed Alder
men John d. Wylie and A. j.
Gregory a committee to carry it
out.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
LOCAL DOTS

The Mary Anna jackson Chill
dren Chapter will meet Thursday
afternoon at a o'clock, at the
residence of Mr.. E. w. Sistare.
Catherine Sistare, Margaret
Long and Margaret Thomason
are the hostesses for the after
noon.
There will be a postoffice VAL
entine party at the Zion school
house, for the benefit of the
school on Saturday night, Feb.
IL.
The w. o. w. will have an
oyster supper at Midway Satur-
day night Feb. 18th, the pro-
ceeds to be used in furnishing
hall. Admission 25 cents. The
public Is cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
First Methodist will give their
annual Washington's birthday
tea on the afternoon of Wednes-
day, December %, in the Sun
day School room of their church.
Mr.. w. H. Cogswell of the
well known firm of Walker,
Evans and Cogswell of Charles
ton was in Lancaster on busi-
ness yesterday.
Mr.. r. Y. Beckham of Dublin,
Georgia, was here on business
this week. Mr.. Beckham is an
experienced newspaper man and
is now editor and manager of the
Laurens County Citizen.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
SOCIAL NEWS.


Mrs. G. M. Plyer was the cor
dial hostess of the Lancaster
Chapter, U. D. C. at it's Febru-
airy meeting last Thursday after
noon. In the absence of the
president, Mrs. G.. j. Derrick,
the first vice-preSident, Miss
Annie Witherspoon presided.
After the usual routine business
the following interesting papers
were read: A Baby in Battle
Mrs. R. B. Mackey. Pathetic
Scenes-Mrs. Mary B. Mellow
A Touching Story-Mrs. E. T,
Hodges. A Woman's Heroism
Mrs. Matte McCardell.
During an enjoyable social
hour the hostess served delic-
ious refreshments.
A very enjoyable dance was
given Friday night in Mackey's
hall In honor of several visiting
girls. A Charlotte orchestra
furnished the music, A number
OF Lancaster young people en-
Joyed the evening and the Wis
ltors present were Miss Ray
Poag of Greenville, Miss NellMc-
Lean of Gastonia, Misses Vir-
ginla Taylor and Jean Lindsay
OF Camden and Misses Elizabeth
and Merle Hudson of Charlotte
Messrs. Kennedy Blakeney and
William Easley of Kershaw and
ia. White and Clyde Carter of
Chester.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
MILL VILLAGE.

Mrs. Robert Baston is very
sick.
Miss Kate Ghent is very low.
Mrs. Rance Carnes has been
very sick for the past three
months.
The little baby of Mrs. Maud
Pitman was very sick Monday.
Rev. j. X. Hammond preached
at the Second Baptist church
Sunday night.
Little Howard Snipes, son of
Mr.. David Snipes is very low
with typhoid fever.
There will be protracted
meeting beginning at the Sec
ond Baptist church Friday
night, conducted by Rev. y. P.
Montgomery with his son, Paul
to lead the singing.
Mr.. Wade Dabney of Kershaw
visited friends here Sunday.
Mr.. Wylie Stewart of Rock
Hill was a visitor here Sunday.
Mr.. Elvic Snipes of Rock Hill
visited his father Sunday MIR.
r. s. Snipes.
Mr.. V. NJ. Adams of Kershaw
visited his mothers, Mrs. L. A..
Adams Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. l.. A. Adams and dau-
ghter, Miss Dillie Adams went
to Kershnw Monday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
Business Notices

FOR SALE-Lime Sulphur Solution
for spraying fruit trees, Now Is
the time to spray, J. Roy Cum
ningham. 2tp.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08
GINNING NOTICE.

Notice: Bring your cotton in
to gin on Thursday and Friday,
the 10th and 11th. We will close
our ginnery for the season after
the above dates.
Lancaster Cotton Oil Co.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-02-08

WANTED THE FARMERS to know
that our Famous Cotton seed culler
is running every day. Have your
planting seed culled. We also have
for sale three good mules. will sell
cheap. Two second hand Gasoline
Engines. Three second hand wagons,
and fifteen new Disc Harrows. cheap.
Call to see us at once. Nisbet & Will
son. 33-3tc