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The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
WANTS FRIENDSHIP OF
 THE ]. 5.

WASHINGTON, June 29. - In an nouneing the release of the American prisoners held by the Mexicans at Chihsahua City, Senor Arredondo, Car ranza's representative at Washington, said Carranza took the step in an ef- fort to avoid aggravating the relations bstween the two countries.
 From the time of the capture of the soldiers, he said, it never had been Carranza's intention to hold them. The attitude of the Mexican president throughout the crisis, he asserts, has been steadfastly one of friendship to- ward the United States, and at all times he has been prompted by a de- sire to avoid conflict and promote the welfare of both countries.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
GERMANS HELP AUsTRIANs.

LUTSK June 29Terrible fighting is in progress along the Russian front where the armies locked what appears be ceaseess struggle for supremacy Troops arriving from Germany render help the Austans who appear be hopelessy demoralized.
 The first instalent of Prusan guards arrived Kovel today it's way the front and is reported that the Kai is there.
 The invasion by the Russians has attained proportion where the whole population of Austria beginning press fears that will be impossible again drive them out
 In the first drive at the opening of the when the Rus sian army reached the foot of the Carpathan the forces the Czar out of ammunition and forced into das trou retreat This difficulty asserted has been and feared that any advance made by the Russians will be maintained indefinitely unless sufficient help sent from Germany.
 The Ausrans already have weakened their forces along Italian front such extent that the Italians again offensive steadily forcing the Austrians back the ground gained by them in the big offensive launched several weeks ago. which successful
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
BIC CROWD DU| IN CORDOvA
 IN FOURTH

It is estimated by the committe n charge of the Fourth of July celebra tion that fully 500 out of town visitori will arrive in CordOva to celebrate thu Fourth of July.
 Miners and fishermen from up th' line, and many fishermen from tn' flats have signified their intentions o passing the day in Cordova. The eN cellence of the program and the bii preparations made by the people o this city have influenced many Wh' had intended working on the Fouru to change their minds and make plan | for the day here.
 All the hotels are prepared to car for extra guests, and the. restaurant all are figuring out elaborate bills c fare with which to tickle the palate of the men who have been in the hill for months.
 The small boys about town are no' in training for the many contests l which they will figure, and the pi eating contest in particular is attrac ing much attention from the young' generation, who are determined wrest the championship from the Il tive boy who has held it successful for the past several years.
 The boat races also are attracti , their share of attention, and Will Cla son. who has that part of the ceIehr . tion in charge, is busy figuring O , handicaps for the different classes ) craft which will be entered in u speed contests.
 t The ball game still retains it's d
 tinction of being the main event of t
 day. and some good sized wagers
 ready have been placed among the
 cal people, where the Valdez team |
 fair following.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
PRISONERS WERE
 NELL TREATED BY MEX|CANS

FL PASO, June 29. - Twenty three negro troopers and army scout lem Salisbury, captured in the bat tie of Carrizal, arrived here today at nsen. and were turned over to the miFitary authorities. The prisoners were dressed in nondescript garb and report that their uniforms had been taken from them by the Mexican guards when they were placed i'll prison.
 The prisoners report that their treatment by the Mexican authorizes had been good, and that they had been visited daily by the British con snI who had been requested by the American government to look out for their welfare
 Spillsbury says there were onil seventy-six Americans engaged in the hattie of Carrizal. He says he does not know who fired the first shot.
 Later in the day the horses, arms and accoutrements of the prisoners arrived from Chihuahua and were re tined toslhe soldiers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
MILITIA TAKES HORSES
 INTENDED FOR ALLIES

t CHICAGO, June 29 - The needs of the United States government for horses in it's threatened difficulties with Mexico are being given prior consideration by horse dealers here Horses originally intended for the British and French governments are being brought forward for inspection by the buyers for the Illinois guards. Nearly 2,000 horses which were to have seen service in the European war yesterday were submitted for the ap- provaI of Lieutenant George McEvers and George T. Harz. of the 1st cavalry. Illinois National Guard The officers took nearly 1000 of the animals and were at the yards again today to get options on about 400 more.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
BASEMENT GIVES
 ! JUSTIFICATION | FUR ACTION

LONDON, June 29. - Immediately hfore sentence of death was pro iounced on Sir Roger Easement, yes erday found guilty of high treason for in the Irish rebellion, the prisoner made a statement in justi- ication of his action.
 In the course of his statement he aid: Self government is Ireland's fight, and is no more to be withheld rom us or dOled out to us than our fight to life, to sunshine or spring lowers"
 Easement received the verdict with omposure, smiling at his friends In he court room.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
COMMODITIES SKY HIGH IN
 BELGIUM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, June %. Notwithstanding the good offices
 the Belgian Relief Committee, the |ices of articles of popular necessity
 Belgium have risen to unheard Of lights, A list Of some of these ar sles shows an average rise of 450 r cent, as compared with 1914 Ac- riding to Belgian advices, a packet
 household soap that formerly cost
 cents, now costs one dollar; coffee $1.50 a kilogram as against 40 hts; sugar 42 cents against II cents, leon or ham SI20 as against IS hts, tobacco 80 cents against 30 hts, butter $140 against G4 cents, lime beef $1.60 against 50 cents, and leese SIPS against AS cents.
 While regulations and maximum 'ices have been proclaimed by the Ithorities, it is declared that if one eks any of the things thus officially gulated at the lawful price, the GUS mer is told Nhat it is sold out Id the sale is made only secretly at ly price the dealer can command.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
TWO STEAMSHIPS SAIL FUR
 THE NORTH

Two steamships, the Admiral Wat son and the Alameda, sailed from Seattle Tuesday for the north with the following passengers for Cordova; :; On the Watson, F. w. Lambert, Chas. Getty and George Todd. On the Ala meda. Dr. J. A. Loggins and wife, E. J. Gray, NJ. A. Hickey, Miss NJ. Curtis, c. w. Kuppler, Christ Kuppler, Louie Houden, Henry Heiser, Miss Cora Hutsonpiller, R. K Brown, Allan Rund and four steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
TURKS TAKE AMERICAN SCHOOLS 6

NEW YORK, June 29. - Schools and hospitals owned and conducted by the American board of foreign mis- slons at Marsovan and Sivas, Turkey, have been commandeered by the Turks for military purposes, and tho missionaries in charge compelled tn abandon their work there, according to Americans who arrived here toda".
 The property was taken over n Nay when the diplomatic situation be- tween the United States and Ger many was tense over the U-boat con trOVeTsy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
LIFE INSURANCE ORGANIZATION
 PAYS OUT $733, 100000 IN YEAR

NEW YORK. June %. - Life insur- ance organizations in Canada and the United States paid out total of $783,- 700,0O0 during the year 1915, accord ing to an official estimate published in the Insurance Press, This amount was paid by 22o regular companies and was divided into $451,300,000 in death claims, matured endowments and other benefits. and $2S2, 100000 in pre- mium savings, cash value of surren- dered policies and to benefciaries un- der policies issued in foreign coun- tries.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
TO INVESTIGATE
 RAIL AND WATER
 RATES TO ALASKA

WASHINGTON, June 30.lle Interstate Commerce Com mission today ordered to investigate Alaska railroad and tcshp conditions because of charges that the American imetng Refining Company and the Kemeco Copper Com ,any monopoze and control the copper industry the terri ory through railroad and steamship favoritism
 The investigation is the result of complaints filed by James delegate from hok, and the Samson Hardware Company, the latter company claiming that it is unable to inue in business in the territory because of advantages given O competitors.
 The inquiry will be directed at all carriers except the gov railroad and the commission will establish joint rail md rates to Alaska and in the territory facts deter ined by the inqury.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
FRENCH REPLACE GERMANS.

PARIS, June 26. - A number Of maimed French soldiers have learned the trade of mechanical dentists and are filling places occupied mostly by Germans before the war. It is lu- cratiye trade ill France and will fur nish occupation to a considerable number of soldiers who have lost leg in the war.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
WILSON TALKS ID ADVERTISING MEN

PHILADELPHIA, June 29. - Presi mt Wilson today addressed the dele ties to the associated advertising ubs of the world in the park ad ming Independence Hall.
 He made no direct reference to the Oubles between America and exico.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
TRAVELLED 355,ooo MILES.

NEW YORK, June 19 - Frank Nlh' oant of this city, the author Who ..ua,ed 355.oOO miles during fifteen ,,aors making important explorations ana collections of Indo-Chinese "A- 4sa,as died yesterday at WoooStock' \ V where he has been for lis wsub He was in his sixt?-nin'h year.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
RUSSIANS CAPTURE MORE TROOPS.

PETROGRAD June 29.-Russian troops along the Vol hynia in Gaca yesterday captured 220 officers and 00 after battle which ragged all day between the Russian and German troops
 The fight of the fercest of the present and distinguished by the reckless bravery exhibited by the
 The Russians inflicted great defeat the German troops between the Dneister and Pruth rivers capturing three trenches from the Teuton who forced to retreat great disorder
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
 cHLAA GETS AEROPLANEs
 FOR TRANSPORTING MAILS.

cAN FRANCISCO, June 29, - The Chinese government has ordered 70 ooron,anes at an average cost of $lo'- 900, according to silas ChristofferSon' tne aviator. The aeroplanes were to ba used in transporting malls over rs,ses not yet definitely named, but tAatively laid out
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
ITALIANS ON BIG OFFENSIVE

ROME, June 29.-The Italian advance the TrentinO front continues the Arsa valley and the Austrians giving way before the continued assaults of the Italian troops
 Today the Italians sormed Fort Matassone and carried the ridge of Mount Trappola.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30

PARIS, June 30-The Geman forces this morning launched terrific attack French positions east of Hill BOA and captured the fortified works along the " line trenches after the garrison had been buried under shells from the concentrated fire of hundreds of guns all cabres
 In counter attack by the French the positions taken before the Germans had had opportunity coso date the trenches
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
MEAT CARDS IN GERMANY.

BERLIN June 3O-A general order by which the entire empire will go under the meat card system by which only of may be bought by each family was is sued today setting September the date on which the order will go into effect
 The cards already in several German states and in the larger cities of Prussia.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30

Deputy Marshal Jack Mccormick at Nulato has resigned to engage in she mining game.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
WORKERS WANT PRICES REGULATED.

LONDON June 30The special trades union congress rep resentng three million organized workers of all classes today adopted resolution asking the government to regulate the food and fuel which have increased sixty cent since the began.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30

Flag Day was celebrated with ting program by the Juneau lodge Elks.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30

Wood is reported to be worth from S20 to $23 per cord in the lditarod district
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30

A man seldom laughs lightly if stops to weigh his words.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
CRISIS AVERTED
 UNTIL CARRANZA
 REPLY RECEIVED

WASHINGTON June 3O-The danger of an immediate M break with the has been renewed oy M of the soldiers held by General Tevno but the crisis not averted unless reply from Caranza satisfactory as regards statement of his attitude toward ts government " its hunt for Villa. ,-.- .,
 The mobilization of militia and the assembling of large quantities of munitions continue without interruption
 WASHINGTON, June 30.-Private advlces from rehaoie in Mexico City say that Caranza and his advisers determined to stand by General Trevno in his order that ercan troops be attacked they move Ill direction except toward the border and no way seen In break can be avoided with the United States
 One faction of the Mexican cabinet urging an even more defiant attitude and urge that reply Lansing latest note new demand be made for the immediate withdrawal of all American troops from Mexico
 The war department has ordered all news ot the movements of troops suppressed
 PERSHING NOT BOTHERED.
 COLUMBUS June 30-Pershing's line of communlcaton which it was thought would be attacked thus far has met W no interference.
 CONGRESS VOTES S275000OO.
 WASHINGTON June 29.-Congress today passed an ap. nropraton of the expenses of the move ments of the National Guard to the Mexican border
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
MEXICAN WAR IS ONLY DELAYED
VERDUN WORKS ARE CAPTURED
 AND RETAKEN

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-30
PFRsHING NOT BOTHERED.

COLUMBUS June 3O.-Pershngs line of communication which was thought would be attacked thus far has met Wltf no interference
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20
Sheep.
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET. F. O. B. Denver, Carload Price.
Buying Prices.

Buying Prices.
 Colorado upland. per ton. .sli.00G l5.00 Nebraska upland. per ton l3.00d HOO Second bottom Colorado
 and Nebraska. per ton. lO.00d HOO Timothy, per ton ...... lS.5OG ls.OJ Alfalfa. per ton ........ 95OG lO.50 South Park. choice. per
 ton l750 q 1890 San Luis Valley, per ton. l5COd l6.0O Gunnison Valley, per ton l600q % Straw, per ton ... 4.5O
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20

me and execute him. anyway. Have you no sense of honor-not even a mestizo's?"
 Stunned by the very audacity of the man. who defied him even when know ing full well what tortures lay in store for the presumptuous. General Obispo stared open-mouthed at Upton. listen ing without offering a word in answer. But when the miner told him he was double-dealer. and-what was worse proved it, he came to life.
 My word is sacred; not even a gringo can impugn my honor!" he yelled. The paradox would have been funny had 1t not been so serious.
 Obispo arose. his face twitching. his body positively shaking with anger.
 Here. put a bullet in him some body!" he roared. pointing at Upton.
 Taking advantage of the diversion. Kynaston drew back, shaking on his guards. But in moment they seized him by the elbows and threw him bodily out of the door. Upton, his fingers clenching and unclenching con vulsively. stood eying the furious half breed. while Dorothy laid a restrain ing hand upon her fathers arm. Before he could even respond to the loving pressure of her fingers a group of angry men rushed through the open door and threw her forcibly back against the wall.
 She fell to her knees. Staggering again to her feet. she was aware. as one in a dream, of a hideous. fury distorted face thrust within foot of her fathers scornful countenance; of dozen dirty, evil-smelling peon sol diers hanging to Upton as ants hang to dying hornet.
 Then came a sharp crack and spit of flame She saw her father stagger back. sink. helplessly to his knees. and sag forward on his face in the center of the maddened group.
 A bare five seconds she stood there. Then the full meaning of the scene enacted under her eyes dawned upon her
 She was about to scream. but hand upon her lips mercifully stified II. A strong arm drew her back through the open door, and she heard. still as if in dream, a voice she had learned to rnow and love. Kynaston was speak ing brokenly:
 Steady. Miss Dorothy, I know, My heaven, if I could only have fore, seen this! Come quickly and make no noise. Use your breath only for run, ming"
 "But-Mr. Kynaston-daddy-my ia ther-"
 No use, I tell you, They have killed him, Murderers! Just as they prob
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20

room to face the gray-bearded sz. deputy sheriff.
 Where's Upton" he demanded truo ulently. Where's Upton?"
 Beyond a brief nod he paid no at tention to Dorothy. nor even to Kynas- ton.
 Hes d-ddead!" sobbed the girl. giving way at last. "oh. Marian. he's dead. They have killed him! l shall never see him again."
 The girl. sobbing as only bereaved daughter can. flung herself into the waiting arms of Mrs. Fane.
 She drew the half-fainting girl into a bedroom. and SO was not a witness of what followed. Had she remained in the living room, she would have seen a fierce old gray wolf of a plainsman open the front door and with all the politeness he was master of say to the two prisoners:
 "Now, caballeros. it is your turn The way lies clear to General Obispo. Take it."
 He pointed fercely down the slope The two men ran hastily for the open door.
 Don't" said Kynaston hurriedly, laying a detaining hand on the old arm that swung from the rife barrel up in the glinting sunlight. You can't do 1t in cold blood!"
 There aint a drop of cold blood in any American who's been in Mexico the past two years" The magazine gate clicked a car. fridge into the chamber and the nerv. ous hand swung up the piece, the muzzle covering the fleeing figures There ain't a drop of cold blood ir any Anglo-Saxon who's seen womer | an little children shot down an four teen-year-old kids snatched from theiI homes to take a hand in their killin bees. Seventy-five-yard law is what they'll git! He's got it now,"
 The rife spat its mouthful of lead at the leading runner. who crumpled and rolled over as a shot rabbit rolls | The rearmost man-he of the artillery | fame-stumbling over the body. gave Wilkes time to snap a second cartridge i into the chamber. Just as the man rose to his knees the bullet caught him squarely in the back of the head. and he collapsed g second time-to rise no more.
 An that's a part Of the debt paid. | growled the old man. his very beard | quivering with rage The full deb, ain't never goin' to be paid off, but anyhow there comes the third install ment!"
 Away down the hill. Kynaston. look ing over the wavering rife-barrel. saw figure come hesitatingly up the hill
 He seized Wilkes by the shoulder preventing the old man from firing.
 Don't shoot" he said quietly. Don't shoot It's the blind priest. Perhap' he brings us news"
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20
CHAPTER \.
The Blind Priest Halts.

Very haltingly and slowly he came across the open, his long stick tap tapping his way among the loose rocks hill slowly. as some wounded animal might crawl
 In the Mexican camp silence had again fallen. Save for few sporadic shots and a shrill yell or two. the place lay quiet in the red-hot glare.
 Between the house and the alfalfa fields few lone prairie dogs perched atop their burrows, basking in the sun. glare
 'I wonder what he wants" re marked Kynaston. There's been ne gotiations enough between us and that bunch of hell-cats wonder to end war. Look at him. Wilkes"
 Aye, I'm lookin'. I'm wonderin' If it'd be lick or miss to plug him. too. Wouldn't hurt none at that. reckon" !"
 He fingered his rife suggestively, but desisted when Kynaston shook his head.
 Look, He's found the bodies"
 The old padre paused abruptly as his stick struck soft flesh. They saw him kneel and reverently make the sign of the cross. Then, rising. he hurried haltingly toward the house.
 "Senores-senores'" they heard him cry. "Por ramor de Dios-do no more violence! I bring you news"
 What news, ciego (blind one) Where is Senor Upton?"
 'Muerto (dead). senor."
 The padre threw wide his hands They saw his face working.
 Tt was wicked, senor! It was wick. ed beyond words. But vengeance is Gods. I am old, senores, who was once young, and I tel you with the psalmist. Never saw l the godly man forsaken nor the seed of the righteous begging his bread Seek not to turry Gods justice. It has leaden feei. but 1t comes surely"
 q only hope 1t pleases Lim to send 1t by my hand" growled Wilkes. What Is your news. padre? Speak quickly for my trigger finger itches. if you did but know it."
 Shoot, then, if it pleases thee. As well die by thy bullet as work out my life slowly like a pack-mule in the tierra caliente of the south. Is that woman's sobbing. senores?"
 Tt is the senorita, she whose father was killed by the brandy-sodden fend wonder. What is it to thee?"
 T would speak with her. After all senores. I am Q priest-a blind one, ii is true; but I can still see well enough to point out to the unfortunate the only true path to peace"
 Dorothy and Mrs. Fane came for ward, the girl still weeping but striv. ing pluckily to repress her feeling.
 Thou art welcome. father" she said in the vernacular. Tt is a house of grief thou comest to, but thou art wei come-doubly so for thy calling" The old priest gently raised his hand with all the authority of two thousand years in his gesture: Peace be to this house and to all the inhabitants there of. will not trespass long. my daugh ter go south again with my missior unfulflled."
 cTo BE coNTLSUEDo
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20
Getting . Goat.

A whole platoon of English soldiers vote that the bravest thing they saw in the fighting line was the taking in, by a Sikh, of q regimental goat that had wandered out into the open and was being made target of by the Ger mans. Cbeers greeted the return Of that goat to safety. Indeed, it might have been the lamb which had strayed away from the ninety and nine lying h the safety of the fold.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20

StdHECF odCN dHO otnN FOF"dTo
 the Center of the Group!" ably killed others last night! Come. I say."
 There was no withstanding his ap- peal, for he had seized her hand and was fairly pulling her after him. Thus they began their race for the shelter ing trees in the bottom. Breathless, sobbing from the excitement and the speed, not knowing by what accident the way was clear for them, the girl hurried along with him, dry-eyed and staring. as one who has seen sight preternaturally appalling.
 You see"-he panted it out as they ran-'T tried to get word to you and could not I feared you would attempt some such quixotic thing. They meant to kill me, of course. It would have been better so. Then when you came in I intended to anger the old scoun- drel at me. and partly succeeded. Then when they threw me out my guard ran back and I sawed the raw hide that they had tied me with across an old wagon tire till cut 1t through .
 A sputter of rife shots cut short his explanation.
 Pulling her to right and left to dis turb the aim of the Mexicans, he dashed through the cottonwoods and ran up the slope. Even before the door of the house could be opened to them, they uara poupdir0 m the fraYne A second later they staggered into the
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-08-20

Chicago.-Wheat-No. ? red, sI.44Ka 4l.isas: No. 3 red, $l42A Aa1.45A {: No. 2 hard, sl43A al451s; No. 3 hard, sl.40G 1.342.
 Corn-No. 2 yellow, S7@s7hc; No. ? yellow, S5c; No. white, S4A9 s5c.
 Oats-No. 3 white, 43kd4ilsc; standard, 4id45c.
 Barley-69Gs5
 Timothy-ss50.
 Clover-s7. 0OG1i.50.
 Pork-s27.O0.
 Lard-s13.50.
 Ribs-sl3.S5Q14.50.