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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
WHY WICKERSHAM WAS ENDORSED BY
 THE REPUBLICANS

The Republicans of the Third division of Alaska have taken the first actual step the effort promote harmony in the Republican party in Alaska
 For years the Republicans of this territory have been split the nomination of delegate to congress. Hon James Wckersham always Republican has been refused the no nation of his party and in self protection has run ndo pendently.
 This spring movement started to reconcile the T5g lar Republicans the nomination of Wicersham The can pagn had it's inception in southeastern Alaska and met win the approval of Republicans of all factions throughout the ter rtory The strongest opposition encountered Ill the Id division but in the interests of united party the leaders m this district willing to see Wckersham nominated
 Because the present delegate would not submit to the dl Shackeford the latter who held absolute con- tro of the convention Seward refused to allow him to bc nominated with the result that the demand of the Republican Wickershams nomination, which had been fosered by Shack refused.
 Republicans of the Third division recognized this de mand and realized that the party welfare demanded that m call Wickersham be recognized It was in answer to this call that the convention at Valdez endorsed his cand dacy
 Had the nominating committee appointed by the Seward convention taken action and named for the position the convention Valdez could not have endorsed James Wicker sham the absence of any regular candidate and reco nizng strength and ability of the present delegate 1t was deemed proper procedure to endorse him.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
GUARD PACIFIC COAST
 AGAINST PARALYSIS.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19. - In all three Pacific coast states strict pre- cautionary measures against the spread or introduction of infantile paralysis were being taken today by the health authorities. No cases of the disease have developed in addition to the two in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco already reported. Preparations have been made for the examination of passengers on all in- coming trains and boats in Oregon, California and Washington by fnspec- tors of the several boards of health. Sanitary measures were also being taken in the various larger cities. with special attention to the extermina- tion of flies and the quick disposal of refuse. -.,..s. ..-
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

The resolution endorsing James Wickersham, which caused the only contest in the convention, reads as follows:
 RESOLUTIONS.
 Whereas, The territorial convention held in Seward on April 19, 1916, called for the purpose of nominating a delegate to congress and other ter ritorial officers, failed to make any nomination for delegate; and
 Whereas, We believe it to be to the best interests of the Republican party of the territory of Alaska to have the Honorable James Wickersham, the present delegate, returned to con gress,
 Therefore, Be it Resolved that this convention hereby endorse his candi- dacy.
 This resolution was introduced by William P. Henry, of Seward. It i'm mediately awoke the opposition Of d. J. Finnegan, of Seward, who said that as a Republican, he was opposed to the endorsement of Wickersham. Others spoke in favor of the adoption of the resolution, and on roll call, II was passed.
 George c. Hazelet, of Cordova, no- minated E. L.. Whittemore, of Sew ard, as district chairman, who was elected without opposition.
 The following Republicans were named to act as precinct committee men:
 Sunrise, Nate White; Anchorage, M. L. V. Smith; Chitina, Thos $. Scott: Ellamar Wm. Wagner; F1dal- go. Frank Hensy; Katalla, M. w. Keat- ing: Kennecott, Wm. Hayes; Me Carthy, R. Marshall; Knik, Harold Howard: Latouche. l.. V. Smith; Nj gina. J. H. Murray; Seward, E, E Chamberlain; Susitna, o. s. Gill; Val dez. Charles Ritter; Shushanna Grant Reed; Port Wells, Al Hunt. On motion by George c. Hazelet, second ed by Sullivan, convention adjourned sine die.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
HE ENDORSEMENT
 0F MICK

VALDEZ, July Is -- The territor. ial committee this afternoon passed a resolution rapudiating the action of the divisional convention, which met here Monday, and endorsed Wicker sham. The committee declares the action of the convention Illegal, void and not binding on any Republican.
 The committee of four, appointed by the Seward convention, will meet immediately and name candidate. A telegram received from Gilmore says Colonel Willard is the choice of Nome.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

w. H. Chase and F. V, Boyle, local territorial committeeman, this morn ing expressed their approval of the ac- ten taken by the territorial commit tee. Although neither of the local committeeman was consulted in the matter. both declared they had preyi ously written to other members of the committee, protesting against the endorsement of Wickersham by the divisional convention.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

Responding to the demands of the Republicans of Alaska, who for years have demanded and been refused har- mony in the Republican party of the territory, the divisional convention Of the Third division, which met at Val dez Monday, endorsed the candidacy of James Wickersham as delegate to congress.
 Prominent Republicans on all sides are well pleased with the action of the convention, and express the con yiction that by the action Of this con vention, which they assert will soon he followed by similar conventions In other parts of the territory, the tri' umpb of the party at the polls is as' sured this fall.
 Great dissatisfaction is expressed over the attitude of the nomination committee appointed at the Seward
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

discharge any employee within two hours after the time at which they are ordered to report for work, he may do so, but the employees so discharged shall receive two hours pay at the pre- vailing rate.
 (12) a. Nine hours shall constitute a days work.
 b. Daytime work shall be from ' a. m. to 12 noon, and from p, m. to 5 p. m.
 (1S) a. No gang shall work with less than eight men in the hold.
 b. All vessels using a burton shall employ a hatch tender in addition to the burton man.
 (14) a. All work within the juris' diction of the Pacific Coast District. of the I. L.. A.. shall be done under closed shop conditions.
 l15) a. All locals or members re- ceiving more wages or having better conditions than are herein set forth shall retain same and they shall not be subject to change or alteration.
 Q6) a. All the rates of pay and con. ditions herein set forth go into effect at 6 a. m. June 1, 1916.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

isuation of these affairs by officials at the national capital having no per sonal knowledge of the territory is one of the greatest haudicaps with which Alaska is now burdened.
 Party government is the settled American system established for more than one hundred years. But such government must be truly rep resentatiye and the outcome of clean and legitimate methods in effecting party ote91izat1pn. Control Of a party by means not representative tends to the impairment of party strength and general dissatisfaction with the re. suits accomplished Invisible govern ment by small minorities has been placed under the ban by an awak- ened public conscience of the whole country during the past decade
 As a means toward achieving hon est, representative government through political parties in Alaska we recommend to the next territorial as sembly that it enact a primary cleo ton law for the territory if after due consideration such a law can be de- yised suitable to the geographical con ditions and sparse population Of Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
N. '. EP PIDEMlC SHOWS 4 B|G
 INCREASE

NEW YORK, July 19. - The infan- tile paralysis epidemic is increasing. During the last twenty-four hours 30 deaths and 142 new cases have been reported.
 The people are beginning to despair of the ability of the medical authori- ties to handle the situation. and con ditions fast are approaching panic,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
RUSSIANS CROSS THE CARPATHIANS
GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE
 STRIKE

TACOMA, July 19. - The superior court at Tacoma has called a grand jury to investigate the longshoremens f-iEe now in force here.
 It is alleged that many irregulari- ties have been committed and If these are of an indictable nature, court ac- ton will be taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
TALK IS AGAIN IN THE
 WIND

WASHINGTON. July 19. - The Swiss ambassador today discussed the peace prospects with Acting Secretary of State Polk, who indicated that the matter had reached a point where 1t is supposed the good offices of the two countries would be accepted by the belligerents.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

convention, and which to date failed to take action.
 It is pointed out that the sentiment of the convention at Seward was in favor of the nomination of Wicker cham, and only was withheld by the opposition of Shackleford and the men he controlled
 The convention at Valdez was easily in the hands of anti-Shackleford men, and the work of the body was without opposition except such as was voiced by J. J. Finnegan, of Seward, terri torial committeeman, who objected to the endorsement of Wickersham. In this stand he was upheld by the Val dez delegation and by Al White who held the proxies of several outlying districts.
 The platform adopted by the con vention reads:
 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
 PLATFORM.
 The committee on platform respect fully report the following ana recom- mend it's adoption:
 The Republicans of the Third di- vision of Alaska ill convention assem- bled hereby reaffirm their adherence to the principles of the party as em- bodied in the platform adopted by the Republican national convention in Chi cago the present year.
 We further declare in favor of the following subjects of legislation and party action in and for Alaska: 1. We urge upon congress such amendments of the organic act of the territory of Alaska as will give to the territorial assembly all the pow CTS heretofore granted to other organ ized territories of the United States.
 ?. We recommend such a system of i laws governing the development of the coal deposits of Alaska as will make possible the mining of Alaska coal at an early date. The present leasing law has not been productive of any tangible result, and never can in it's present form, and the people of Alas ka are still buying imported coal al would cost if mined under fair con ditions.
 3. We protest against the levy oi any tax for the benefit of the national treasury upon any of the mineral pro ducts of Alaska. We particularly pro test against the proposed tax upor copper exported from the territory Alaska is chiefly a mineral district and because of the heavy cost oi freight transportation development o' its mineral resources is expensive an6 slow, and unnecessary burdens ough not to be imposed upon it.
 4. We favor the proposed admins trative commission for Alaska to ex ercise the powers over the lands, fish cries and other material resources O the territory now exerted by bureaus at Washington. The present admin
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
JOHNNY JUMP $ TO FRONT
 AGAIN

Johnny Rosswog today showed signs of real speed and increased his vote from 4,575 to 7,575, which gives him a substantial lead Harry O'Neil, who has beeh in first place about half the time, was forced to second place
 Brook Lamprey is yet in third place with 2,2OO votes. but now is only 75 votes ahead of Sam Hedges, who ex- poets to pass him tomorrow unless Brook gets a move on himself.
 Charley Royal is still in the eel lar, but is a consistent worker, and while he is not gaining many votes. he manages to increase his number slightly each day, with the result that he is now only no behind George Will son.
 Tomorrow is the last day on which entries in the race will be accepted, and 1t is up to the boys who have de- signs on that bicycle to get busy and register their votes at the Times of flee.
 The standings of the boys at noon toaay wass
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
HAVE PENETRATED DAYS MARCH INTO
 EASTERN HUNGARY

PETROGRAD, July 19-The Russian army has crossed the Carpathans and penetrated days march into Hungary The the Austrian army threatened and is dcted that unless the Austrian generals make brilliant move the whole army must surrender to the Russians
 asserted here that the Russians farther into country than the invasion years at which time they able penetrate the Carpathians force
 The people of Hungary it is stated, welcome the coming the Russians said they not in favor of continuing the
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

The steamer Northwestern is sche- tluled to sail from Seattle for Cordoya by way of the outside passage on July 25.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

Included with recently invented sun goggles is shade to protect wear CTS nose from sunburn.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
RUSSIAN HARBoR FORWARDED.

BERLIN July 19-German aircraft last night attacked the Russian harbor Rev dropping several hundred bombs several of which struck warshps nfictng heavy damage,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19

Bombay averages more than 72 inches of rain year and gets most of is within four or five months.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
GERMANS REGAIN GROUND.

LONDON, July 19.-The Germans today recaptured p on of Delve Wood and have obtained foothold nthw of Longueva The attacks of the Germans made in gre force and with vgor than any since the offensive of allies started along the Somme.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-19
RUSSIANS ATTACKING HINDENBURG

BERLIN, July 19-strongly reinforced Russian armies southeast Riga and have been making heavy attacks against the forces of Field Marshal Hndenburg All the at been repulsed with heavy losses to the Russian forces
 The office that expects difficulty in the Russians from making headway.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
ELSMERE Can LOOK after
OWN Streets. Says CITIZEN

A resident OF Elsmere takes excep-
tions to the suggestion of the city
planners to take that town into the
city and in letter to the editor says
Elsmere can look after its own streets
better than Wilmington looks after its
streets. The letter follows:
ITO the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL
"Sir: I saw in last evenings paper
a proposal of some Of the city plan
ners to take in Elsmere as part Of
the city. | for one would not agree
on anything of that kind. The paper
spoke about the streets and the way
they are kept. ! live in Elsmere and
find that the streets are in better con-
dition that lots of the streets In VIII
mington. There was a time when the
city wanted to use Elsmere as a
dumping ground. That is the reason
they found themselves in borough. l
think the people living in the suburbs
can take care of their own streets
better than the city takes care of its
own. l for one think the planner had
better get other views.
yours truly, a Resident
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
DIET, EXERCISE OR DEATH!

An eminent medical authority
writes that most of our city folks die
Of thickening of the arteries or Of
kidney disease. The kidneys become
clogged and do not filter the poisons
from the blood. and one trouble fol-
lows another. high blood pressure
damages the heart. arteries and kid
neys. Usually it's danger signals are
backache, pain here or there. swollen
feet or ankles. rheumatic twinges or
spots appearing before the eyes.
1.-THE very best remedy is this Eat
meat but once a day or not at all.
Plenty Of outdoor-exercise. and drink
pure water frequently. Before meals
take a little anuric the great uric acid
neutralizer that is easily obtained al
the drug store When you have dir
zness, chills or sweating. worry. or
dragging pains in back. try this won
derful enemy to uric acid which DR.
Pierce Of Buffalo. n Y discovered and
named anuric. Anuric is many times
more potent than lithia and dissolves
uric acid as hot water does sugar"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
Soldiers LIVE FORTY
DAYSOh GROUND CORN
Captain Rodney of 10th
Cavalry Tells of Mexico
Experiences.
HIS TROOPS CHASED
VILLA MANY MILES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK. Aug. 1O.-Mayor Joseph
II. Hossinger has received an inter-
esting letter from Captain George B.
Rodney a brother Of Mayor Richard
S. Rodney. Of New Castle, who is with
the Tenth U. S. Cavalry. doing duty in
Mexico II was two troops of the
Tenth Cavalry that were attacked al
Carrizal some weeks ago by Carranza
soldiers, when several officers and a
number Of the colored troopers were
killed. Captain Rodney was adjutant
OF the Second Battalion, First Della
ware Infantry, during the Spanish
American war and Mayor Hossinger
was captain Of the company from
Newark In speaking of the chase
after villa, Captain Rodney in his
letter. says.
I'VE rode one hundred and thirty
miles in two days. villa being ahead
of us, we cut loose from the wagons
and with absolutely nothing but the
clothes we stood in and ten days
bacon and hard bread in our saddle
bags. we trailed after him. We never
saw even bacon. coffee or bread from
March rs to April 30 We looted corn
for our horses. Some days they would
get nothing at all and rarely more
than four quarts any day. For our
selves we took corn and ground II
into a rough meal in hand mills
found on the ranches Beef killed on
the hoOf and beans we're our daily
fare. never want to see a bean
again.
For bedding we had only a saddle
blanket and our shelter tents. II was
damnably cold. when 1t showed OF
rained. as it did several times. Strange
to say. we did not have a single case
Of sickness and came back trained tC
finish We had only two little fights
: If we except that miserable Carriza
affair. in which two troops of oul
regiment we're badly cut up
Mayor HOssinger also received z
letter this week from Captain Roger
owen Mason, captain in the Fourth
Artillery. now in Mexico.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
WOMEN TO PUNISH
POLITICAL FOES
Miss Vernon Declares Suf-
fragiStS Will Stand by
Only Their Friends
EXPECT SUPPORT
OF INDEPENDENTS
BY The United Press.

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Aug.
lO.-"The Prohibitionists and Social
lists are clamoring for our support. "
said Miss Mabel Vernon. secretary Of
the Woman's Party. which opened its
convention here today, but we 90
not want TO lose our votes and we
want 20 punish our enemies The con-
ference will decide the question"
Miss Vernon, who attracted ma
tiOnal attention by heckling President
Wilson AZ the dedication of the labor
temple at Washington, is mad on
the Democratic party.
From the Democratic Admins
tration we have gained nothing we
do nos expect we ever will From the
President down the party Is opposed
10 the passage Of the amendment.
"The one plank Of the Woman's
Party Is the enfranchisement Of all
women on equal terms with men and
we stand with those who lend us their
aid.
Every State has enough independ-
ent women voters 10 turn the bal
ance in favor OF one party or another,
If such women are organized The
Democratic platform is an insult 10
the intelligent voting women of Amer
lea. Offering only a suffrage sop
"If Mr. Hughes takes his cue from
Mr. Wilson and refuses unqualified
endorsement Of the Susan r. An
thony suffrage amendment or offers
only such tepid support as is found in
the Republican party platforms, the
voting women Of the country, repre-
scented by this conference today. will
mark out course 10 pursue during
the campaign and at the election.
1.-THE Democratic party, like a dying
man undergoing deathbed repentance,
may retrieve the past by passing the
Anthony amendment through the
present Democratic Congress. This
would enable many Of our members
like Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, Mrs.
Sara Bard Field and others to cam
paign and vote for Mr.. Wilson.
I'VE are not depending on the party
bound women 10 help us out because
| they are as partisan as men We are
counting on the Independent women
voters"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
Fourteen KIDDIES face
JUVENILE COURT JUDGE

Fourteen youthful offenders ap-
peared before Judge William S. Prick
EFT at yesterday afternoons session oil
the Juvenile Court In commenting
on one of the cases. Judge Pricket'
emphasized the fact that peace and
good order in any neighbOrhOod de
ponds in a large measure upon the
actions of the boys living therein and
that boys should take it upon them
selves to see that the neighborhood'
in which they live are kept quiet anc
orderly.
Nine boys, charged with disordell5
conduct. who mad been before tho
court four weeks before and whose
cases had been continued for one
month in order that their conduct
might he observed, had their cases
continued for period of siA months
with the understanding that If the,
caused no more trouble their cases
would be dismissed. One of the boys
who is thought to have adenods. was
instructed 10 appear at the detention
house next Tuesday to be examined
by the court physician, Dr. Rowley 5
Ward.
II being shown that a 16-year-old
hoy. who was charged four weeks ago
with operating an automobile without
a license, had taken out license this
case was discharged.
A l6-year-old boy charged with dis
orderly conduct in the vicinity OF
Eighth and Locust streets last Thurs
day night was committed to the Ferris
Industrial School, as the mother lives
, in Pennsgrove and can exercise NJ
/ control over him. Judge Prickett, attel
hearing the evidence against him. tolC
the boy that his conduct and language
was the worst he had ever known tC
, be used by any boy who had appeared
before him.
Chargd by her mother with beinl
incorrigible, a 13-year-old girl was
committed to the care of Chief Pro
baton Officer +. Ross Farra, who
was instructed to obtain a home fol
, her.
Warrants were issued for two boys
10 and IA years respectively, who
had been ordered to appear in cOhr
and who failed to report Their case.
will be considered September 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-10
APPLICANTS FAIL
ON PHYSICAL TEST
Delay In Filling Police Va
cancieS Due TO Small
Eligible List
HOLDS UP NAMING
OF TWO SERGEANTS

Delay in filling vacancies in the pO-
lice department is due TO the limited
number OF eligible men the Board OF
Police Commissioners has TO choose
from. or nine men nominated last
week to take the mental and physical
examinations preliminary to their ap-
pointment as probationers, all but
five failed In the physical tests and
other appointments will have 10 be
named. Many applications for patrol
men have been filed, but many of the
applicants are TOO old. too heavy, un-
able TO pass the physical or mental
tests or are in some other way def
Client
At a special meeting Of the board
yesterday no business of importance
was transacted Payment on the con-
tract with the Gamewell Company for
installing the new fire and police re-
porting system was ordered.
II was said following the meeting
that the board is considering the ap-
pointment of two sergeants to fll va
cancies in that rank, but nothing has
yet been done about IT, Whether
there will be any examinations for
the positions is not announced. nor
when the appointments will be made.