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The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
LARGER NAVY |S
 URGED BY SEC. ] DANIELS

WASHINGTON, Dec 15. - Until all nations agree to reduce their arma- ment, the United States must continue to increase its naval power, Secretary Daniels declares in his annual report. made public today and which urges that funds be appropriated at once to begin building AZ additional ships.
 'I feel it my duty to warn as sol emnly as l may" the secretary says, after reCiting the huge expenditures for the navy authorized at the last session of congress, against the dan ger that lies in a possible feeling on the part of our people that the navy has TOW been attended to, has been placed where it belongs, among the great navies of the world, and there is nothing further to be done. Com placent retrospection is the father of dry rot. We have made a magnificent beginning, but that it must not be forgotten by the public that the same intelligent appreciation of our needs. the same willingness to provide for these needs, must be shown this year and every succeeding year if we wish to finish what we have commenced :"
 Secretary Daniels recalls that the 1917 appropriation bill. carries prOvi- sion for possible limitation of arma ment agreement.
 "I earnestly hope the time is not far distant when this act of congress will continues, and that the nations of the earth will have the statesmanship to devise effective means of preseFv- ing the worlds peace without con stantly building ever increasing dread naughts at ever increasing cost. Un- til that hour arrives the United States cannot safely adopt any policy other than that of continuing the policy of steadily increasing it's naval strength" "
 Picturing the result of construction now contemplated, Secretary Daniels says the main fighting elements of the fleet, completed and in commis- sion in 1921, will be 27 dreadnaughts of the first line, supported by six bat tie cruisers, 25 second line battleships, 19 scout cruisers, 10s destroyers, IF fleet submarines and 13O coast defense submersibles. While there is no pos sibility of predicting what rank among the naval powers the country will then take, he adds, the authorization of such a program has been accepted as assurance that the United States has definitely embarked on the policy Of building an adequate navy.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
PUPILS HEAL I H AND VISION
 |S GOOD

Dr. Robert Simpson, of Juneau, who was engaged by the local school board to make an examination of the eyes of the pupils of the public schools, has made the following report to that body, which will be of special interest to the parents
 In the matter of the examination of the eyes of the school children of Cor dova, l wish to report that have con cluded my labors with the results as below:
 The examiner wishes to state that on the whole the state of health and vision of the pupils is exceptionally good, also brightness and quickness of understanding and healthy curiosity averaged high, but the majority are in need of tooth brush exercise and dentist. There are no infectious ocular diseases present There is one case of healed conjunctivitus, another of healed cOrneal alteration, and in dicatiOn Of cataract in another.
 In the recommendation for glasses the examiner has been careful to only include those where the state of vision is half or less, and where the need is so apparent there can be little ques- tion. There are many cases of eye strain where glasses would be bene- fit in the conservation of vision and nervous energy, but where the pos sessOr is capable of good vision and has no ocular fatigue as manifested in headaches. have passed the case as o. K, for the condition of eye strain is not generally understood, and any attempt to prescribe for it without demand, would be misunder. stood and bring the examiner under suspicion of mercenary motives. and the board into disrepute.
 There are a few cases that thorough ly justify this examination. Those who refuse to take action now, have at least had their attention called to the condition. The handicap of poor vision will be removed from others, as much as possible, making it easier to observe and acquire an education and paying the dividends of better citizenship in the years to come, when they take our places.
 The examiner wishes to thank the teachers. physicians and others for their hearty cooperation and assist ance.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
]. 5. |S MOST PROSPEROUS
 COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. - Unpre- cedented growth of the country's for eign trade, the commercial advantages which will accrue from peace and the opportunity presented for heavier ex- port business and greater investments abroad are set forth today by Secre- tary Redfield, of the department of commerce, in his annual report. The report gives figures showing the na- tion's trade expansion of two years and sums up the countrys conner cial dominance as follows:
 Our foreign indebtedness has been reduced possibly three billions. We have loaned abroad total sum since the war began on August l, 1914, es. timated at $1,500,0OO,000, and increas- ing. We are the wealthiest nation in the world, and the most prosperous one. We have not wasted our men or means in war. Relatively to our ifs cal power today our debts are trifling. Nations less wealthy than some of our individual states bear heavier bur, den of debt and interest than we.
 We are the only one of the great industrial peoples at peace. Nations turn to us for goods and means with which to pay us for the goods None of us, in our widest financial fancies five years ago, would have dreamed that things could be as they now are.
 "To protect our reserve of gold, which is the ultimate basis on which our domestic credits rest, we must maintain out export trade and must continue to increase loans and invest ments abroad. The work of the bur eau of foreign and domestic commerce is devoted to these important duties. The report of the chief of that ser vice shows it's extraordinary growth and effectiveness. In thousands of business offices it's aid is acknow- ledged and welcomed. Never has our government put at the disposal of our business and industry the helpful ia cilities that are now provided.
 Experts in the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, the report de- clares, are paid much less than men placed in other government departments and in private employ.
 The report tells of efforts during the year to reduce industrial wastes and of its paper saving and other cam paigns and work in introducing new sea foods through the bureau of fish cries.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
GERMAN POLICE METHODS FIR
 TURKEY

BERLIN. Dec. l5 Turkey has become so impressed with the eff ciency of the Berlin police that it has sent to Berlin the director of the Constanttnople criminal department. Behaeddin Bey, to study the methods in vogue here, so that on his return he may reorganize the police of Tur- keys capital and principal cities, and introduce German methods there.
 Behaeddih Bey among other things. plans to introduce in Turkey the Ger man equivalent of the Bertiuion sys- tenn in vogue in America, and many of the German detective methods. There will also be published bi, weekly police newspapers for the 'fn- tellectual enlightenment of Turkish police officials and the development of police methods"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
M ] N LIME N I IN ME M l BY ] r
 VANDERBILT

LONDON. Dee. 15. -- To commemo- rate the memory of A. c. Vanderbilt. who was drowned by the sinking of the Lusitania. and his association with English coaching for a number of years, members of the Coaching Club propose to erect a granite column on Holmwood Common near Dorking, by the main road from London to Gright on traversed by Mr Vanderbilts Venture" The plan has been sub mitted to the Dorking rural district council for approval. It is intended to erect similar memorials at other parts of the route
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
MERCHANTS IF PANAMA TO BE
 PROTECTED

PANAMA, Dec. Is. - A law to aboi- ish privileges of purchasing at the commissaries of the Panama canal, by others than employees Of the United States government, has been passed by the assembly of Panama and signed by the president It has not, however, been published in the Off cial Gazette, and will not become eff fectiye until three days after such publication.
 The presence of the commissaries, with their advantages of no rent, no tariff and reduced steamship and railroad charges, has long been a thorn in the flesh of the Isthmian mer- chants. The number of influential persons who have enjoyed the privi- lege, given by the president of Pana- ma, of buying in the commissaries has been an obstacle in the way of proven tive action. The restriction of the use of the commissaries to the people con, nected with the canal and its defensive forces, for which the commissary sys- tenn was intended, will be quite an ac. complishment for the Chambers of Commerce of Colon and Panama. 1t will remove a cause of annoyance and distrust between the Panamanians and Americans. and is generally regarded as altogether to be desired, except by those who have enjoyed special privilegs.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
DOUGLAS MAN WAS A POOR
 LOSER ON ELECTION.

Erie Barquist, a resident of Douglas, who wagered $500 that Hughes would be elected, and placed the money in the hands of P, J, Casey, of the First Territorial Bank. attempted to hold up the payment of the wager by noti- flying the bank not to pay the money The stakeholder paid the bet, how, ever, as the bank was not interested in the matter. Mfr Casey acting as stakeholder in his private capacity. not as an official Of the bank.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
CRY OF PEACE IS STRONG
 AFTER SEEING THIS FILM.

The audience at the Empress the atre last night had an opportunity of witnessing the devastation. horrors and sorrow that are following in the wake of the European war, in three reels of films that gave them the best idea of actual conditions on the bat tlefield and in the affected towns of the belligerent nations. yet shown here. This picture, "The Horrors of War will be repeated tonight.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
COMMITTED SUICIDE SOONER
 THAN BLAZE THE TRAIL,

Clyde Kenyon. who was recently re- ported to have been accidentally killed by his own gun at Inmachuck, near Nome. was found to have committed suicide by a coroner's jury. An unex- plainable dread of making the over land trip from Candle to Nome is said to have been the cause of the rash act.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
CANNOT SUPPLY DEMAND FUR
 FUR COATS

LONDON, Dec. Is. Workmen in expensive furs are a common sight in the great industrial centers of Great Britain. owing to the high rate of wages now being paid, and the price of Musquash, American gray fox and skunk furs have advanced appreciably London furriers are said to be over whelmed with orders from the indus trial centers for twenty, thirty and forty buineau coats with muffs and stOles in proportion, but owing to the drain of workmen for military pur, poses these orders are difficult to execute.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
WITHOUT FUNDS AND WORK
 HE BREAKS INTO JAIL

Joseph Andrews, an aged Dawson resident, who was recently arrested for malieiously killing a number Of pigs belonging to q neighbor, pleaded guilty to the charge in court, and was sentenced to three years in the peni- tentiary at Dawson. He claimed he was without money and without work and committed the crime so that he might be sentenced to prison, where he would be sure of good bed and good meals.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
RIGGS TALKS IN RAILWAY WORK
 FOR 1917

Following the receipt of the tele- gram telling of the request for the appropriation for railroad work. Thos. Riggs. Jr., members of the Alaska railroad commission. in charge of the work in the interior. who is at Ne nana now, was interviewed as to the amount of work that was expected to be accomplished with this amount of money. He stated that the request for an appropriation was in accordance with his estimate of funds needed. and
 included money for the completion of the railroad track from the Nenana coal fields to Fairbanks. exclusive of the bridge acros sthe Tanana river; included the money for the rolling stock necessary, included the money for the construction of docks. ware houses and terminal at Fairbanks and about $50,0o0 for work on the ap- breaches to the bridge at Nenana.
 Mir, Riggs was very delighted to hear that the secretary placed the matter up to congress, and he has confidence that there will not be seri- ous opposition to the appropriation. The principal and most important thing, however, in his opinion. is that it should become available immediate ly after the passage of the act or dur ing the very early spring. Should the appropriation not become avail able until the first Of the fiscal year in July, it would mean big delay in the completion of the road.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
VILLA DECIDES NUT MOLEST
 AMERICANS

FL PASO, Dec l6. - It is reported 1 that Villa, through his representatives here, has made overtures to the United States, promising to cease dep relations on American property and to discontinue killing Americans found in Mexico.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
MOTHER LODE HAS sLEDDED
 FIVE CARS ORE TO RAILROAD

The Mother Lode Mines Company is sledding ore to the railroad at Me Carthy. at the rate of about eleven tons day. Two four-horse teams and I two-horse team are making regular trips, and there is now five cars load ed, ready for transportation to Cor dova
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
CREW HAS BEEN
 SAVED

EUREKA, Cal. Dec. Is. - The crew of the submarine H-3. which went aground near Humboldt bay, while on it's way from Mare Island to the Ere merton navy yard. was saved by a brooches buoy. The storm has sub sided and the submarine is now on the beach.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
WILL TEST CITY ORDINANCE.

The city ordinance passed some time since by the city council of Ju- neau, prohibiting the delivery Of in toxicants to houses of til fame, will be given a test fin the district court. Charles Freegrove, who was arrested and fined for violating the ordinance. will make an appeal.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
FORMER coRoovAN FINED.

In a report received from Iditarod, the marshal's office at Fairbanks is fin formed that Miss Diva Dale, alias "The White Rat" was charged there recently charged with assault and bat tery. and was fined s2OO and costs, which she paid.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
DEATH BLOW |S DEALT TAX ON
 ALASKA FISH

SEATTLE, Dec. 15. - Washington specials of the local newspapers say that on account of united and deter mined opposition which is being waged, the Alaska fish license bill that it is dead for the present session of congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
kuSkULANA COPPER CLAIMS
 BONDED TO OUTSIDE CAPITAL

The Bodie copper claims, adjoining the Westover group, on the Kuskulana river, have been bonded to outside capitalists and a part cash payment made. An expert is expected here on one of the next boats, and if the pro- perty shows up as represented it will be worked on an extensive scale
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
LONDON SUFFERS SCARCITY IT
 JURORS

LONDON, Dec. l5 - Depleted staffs in business houses are causing con siderable difficulty in getting juries in various courts. and the lord chief justice has appealed to the bar and solicitors that they agree as far as possible to try their cases without juries.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
HAS RECORD IF BEHEAD|NG 12O
 PEOPLE

ERESLAU, Germany, Dec. Is. --. Prussias official headsman - Lorenz Schwietz, has just retired after hold ing the unenviable position for sixteen years - and with record of 120 be- headings. He is now CT years old.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
LIQUOR ADVS. IN DRY TOWNS BE
 PROHIBITED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16. - \ bill was introduced in the house yester- day, prohibiting the transmission of liquor advertisements by mail, to any person except those of licensed towns or agents. The postoffice committee favorably reported the bill, which is aimed at mail order liquor business in dry territory.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
OF COURSE YOU'RE INVITED.

There will be lots of holiday cheer at the Eagle dance tonight, and you are invited to come and enjoy a few hours. Special music will be one of the attractions, so don't miss being there.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Territorial Mine Inspector William Maloney returned on yesterdays train from a tour or inspection Of the mines up the Copper river valley. and will boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
Teutons Threaten Break
 Important Defensive Lime

LONDON Dee. 16.-War without data of the possible serious consequences for ROumanans and Russians implied
 Bern announcement that the Teutons intend to capture Buzen It had been assumed that the Russians and Roan intended to make defensive stand along the Buzen If the taking of Buzen breaks this important defensive line the whole Russo Rouman line along the western Moldavan mountains endangered by ankng Stress has been laid by military commentors the importance of this line to Russians and has been pointed the necessary be held the Russian front the Carpathans and even Galcia, is to be preserved
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
PROPOSAL CAUSES WHEAT
 TO DROP

CHICAGO, Dec. Is. - Wheat has is now down forty-five cents a bushel It dropped thirteen and fraction cents at yesterdays finish For De cember delivery. completed a month ago, many closed contracts at $1.54.
 CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Wheat crashed down 8 5-8 cents a bushel on the first sales, and because of the peace re- ports heavy sales followed.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 16. - Munition stocks continue on the downward course
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
LOCAL JOTT|NCS ABOUT PEOPLE
 AND DO|NCS

There will be a meeting of the Young Peoples Club at Heggs Bunga- low on Monday evening at o'clock, which al! members are expected to attend After the business on hand has been disposed of there will be a social session.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Henry Stiedman. an employee at the ly injured by a boulder striking him in the side. He is at the company hos pital there, but expects to be about again in couple of days.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

John Frank. of 29 West Silver St, Butte. Montana. inquiries for his bro ther, Chet Frank, who is supposed to be somewhere in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Don s. Davis, while working on the Webster piledriyer al Juneau recently. sustained bad fall. resulting in tho breaking Of his left wrist.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Word has been received from Sc attie that our former townsman, Jack Way, is the proud father of bouncing boy. and that mother and child are do- ing nicely.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
Greece Will Withdraw
 Troops From Thessaly
ATHENS Dec. 15-The indications are that King Con- stantlne will accept the allied utimatum.

ATHENS, Dec 16.-The Greek government has accented the umatum issued by the aes and the demands which the
 g has agreed to accept include the withdrawal of the Greek troops rom lhesay; the demands for reparation for the events o December and 7 when fighting place between he aed landing forces and the Greek troops will be form- lated later.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Operators on Eureka creek, in the Hot Springs district. are reported to have done well during the past sea, son.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Ladies' silk hosiery. in all the deli. cate shades. are the latest offering at Clayson's. N1RTWIWHE
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Victor Sicott. who recently under went an operation at the Cordova gen eral hospital, is able to be about again, although still weak.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16
CERTAIN STREETS FOR coAsrINe

To provide eoasting places for the children of Juneau, the city has set aside certain streets which may be used for that purpose.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Attorney R. E. Capers and F. NJ, Ford will be outgoing passengers on the Alameda to spend the holidays at the family home.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

THE HAGUE, Dec. 15-Premer Vonderlinden has told parliament that the Dutch government still fears Holland will De agged into war Holland mupitions supply increasing as 1t necessary keep the military forces t inc disposal of the government.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

Mrs. F. l., Harwood will leave for the states on the Alameda tomorrow, to remain until after the holiday sea son.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

BERLIN, Dec 15It is officially that the slans continuing their retreat and the Roumanians burning villages before they taken by the enemy The tons captured the ROumanan of Buzeu thousand prisoners taken the last Additional Bulgarian forces crossed the Danube river Putesti.
 HALIFAX, Dee. 16-The Canadian torpedo boat Grilse has been reported ost with all aboard drowned The She bourne has arrived in disabled condton minus her crew, who were lost.
 LONDON, Dee. 16-Loyd George has been ndsposed for several days past and although his condition improved to- day he obliged remain George will address the house of commons next Tuesday, when expected that he will discuss Germany peace offer.
 PARIS Dee. 16-The governments decision to prohibit e consumption of alcoholic beverages except beer and during the remainder of the has consternaon in the liquor trade The Saloon Keepers Federation declares that }8OOOO saloon keepers will be ruined
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

s E Feed and wife have moved ba * to town from Chitina, where they have been living for the past year.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

If you don't attend the dance at Eagle hall tonight you will miss a good time.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-16

WASHINGTON Dec. 15.-President Wilson will probably not finally determine any formal steps in connection with the peace proposals until Lloyd George addresses house of commons next Tuesday,
 IONDON Dec lo-The allies have decided to grant safe conduct to Count Iarnousk the Austrian ambassador o the United States.
 l"N'oN Dec, l4-The supplementary estimate issued '"dv provides Tor an additional million all ranks for % seIVce for the present fiscal year The original estimate was for four million.
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