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The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
CAME |S SCARCE ALL PARTS OF
 ALASKA

Gustave Priesner, of Mccarthy, re- ports that the fur from mink, lynx and wolves is much better this year than last, and states that there are at present eight big gray wolves at Ling lake, where they never had any before.
 MT. Priesner is interested in the disappearance of ptarmigan fin the in terior section. and is conducting an investigation to learn if the same con ditions prevail in other parts of Alas ka as do at Mccarthy and in the Chi sana country. He says that some of his friends advised him that they had not seen more than half a dozen of these birds in a twelve days cross country mush, where last year they had counted over a thousand.
 In answer to a letter written Gov ernor Strong. inquiring as to the cause of the scarcity of these birds in Alaska, Mir. Priesner received the
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
r l WING BOWL BE ABSENT IN
 DENVER

DENVER. Colo, Dec 90. - A year ago Denver celebrated New Years eve in the old style with the usual flowing bowl. This year things will be different, because the flowing bowl will be absent. The city is preparing to celebrate year of prohibition in q perfectly safe and sane" manner
 This year there will be special mu- sical programs in all the large cafes and hotel dining rooms. but there will be no wine. Cafe owners and hotel managers have announced they will not permit their patrons to bring their own wine. because the law posi- lively prohibits the serving Of intoxi- cants in hotels and public places.
 Clubs of the city are preparing to celebrate with balls and entertain ments on New Years night Also there will be special dinners, but it is probable the wonted bacchanalian good cheer of former years will be absent.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

impossible for human being to sit long in machine without protection from the cold air.
 Housing of some character. and also warmth, must be provided before an aviator can make the long flights en. tailed in Alaska mail transportation For summer service Johnson favors the hydroplane. as he says that the numerous lakes and rivers offer ideal landing and starting places, whereas the general surface of the country presents poor facilities for starting or landing.
 So well satisfied is he with the pos abilities in this direction that he has already communicated with the post office department with a view of mak. ing experimental flights with mail during the summer season He says. however, that the department does not seem disposed to take an active inter- est at present in the matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
A|RSH|PS COULD CARRY MAIL IN
 SUMMER

Erie Johnson, mail contractor of Nome, recently arrived in his home town from visit to the outside. He visited the Curtis aviation school at San Diego and investigated the pos abilities of transmitting mails by aero plan with a view to operating an aeroplane mail service in the Nome section in the event satisfactory ar engagements could be made with the government.
 MT. Johnson spent considerable time learning the method Of handling the swift air machines and speaks in an interesting manner of his flights at the Curtis school fields and also at the government aviation field in the same location.
 He says it is a whole lot different from mushing dogs, as the aeroplane is decidedly more temperamental than are canines, but he found 1t compara- lively easy when the idea was once grasped. His flights were made with an experienced aviator, although John son frequently guided the machine himself after he had become acquaint- ed with the system of control. He states that pupils received their ute Iage in machines provided with a dou- ble system of controls by means of which the instructor can rectify any mistakes of the student by means of his own control, thus relieving prac- tically all danger of disaster overtak ing the neophyte. MT. Johnson says the only time one realizes the terrific speed of the machines is when leaving the ground. Once in the air all sense of rapid motion is lost and the ma chine appears to be floating smoothly along at a leisurely pace Flying in 6 plane is hardly a novel experience any more. he ayers, and all kinds of people, both male and female, indulge in skitters through the air at the training schools. MT. Johnson men tions an old lady "A years of age who made a flight while he was at the Curtis school. and who thoroughly en- ioyed her experience.
 Mir. Johnson investigated partieu- larly the adaptability of the aeroplane to the conditions obtaining in this country. and announces that he is per. fectly satisfied with the possibilities of transmitting the mails during the summer season to all parts of the country. but further improvements are essential to successful operation in the winter He says that the extreme cold of this latitude makes it practically
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
following reply:

following reply:
 q have to advise you that this of flee has received information through the game wardens in the different judicial divisions that the disappear ance of ptarmigan seems to be gen. eral. This report comes from the Seward peninsula country. from the Yukon interior, the Panama river val ley. and from the Renal peninsula, and in fact nearly every section of Alaska except the Alaska peninsula, from which have not as yet heard. but probably shall do so as soon as win ter mail communication is established, which probably will be some time in February. l may add. for your infor- nation that I have reported the sud den disappearance of ptarmigan to the biological survey of the department of agriculture, and should receive any information as to the reason for the disappearance of these birds shall advise you.
 ;. F. 4. STRONG. Governor.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
EPISCOPAL SERVICES IN
 HEGG's BUNGALOW

The evening services of the Episco- nal church will. after tomorrow even, ing. be held in E. A. Hegg's Bungalow Hall" at 1880 D. m Sundays. The encouraging outlook for the work of the parish for the coming year de- mands Il place more central than the present quarters afford. The valued services of Mrs. s. R. Hedges have been procured as organist and choir director. sufficient guarantee to the public of first class church music by the newly organized choir.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
AND B|C DEPICT IN
 TREASURY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. - Secre. tary of the Treasury McAdoo figures that the deficit for the coming fiscal year will be $186O00,000. The con rgessional appropriations committee, in passing it's estimates upon the ac- tual appropriations without regard as to whether the executives and depart ments will spend all or only a part of the appropriations, figures a $31S.- 000O00 deficit.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
IS LEV|ED ] IN FAIRBANKS
 BACHELORS

FAIRBANKS. Dec. 20. - The equal ization board of the city council has passed a resolution to tax all unmar- ried men, not already taxed, on S200 worth of personal property.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

LONDON, Dec 30.-The Teuton campaign against the Russo Roumanans proceeding along the front for hundred and twenty miles, reaching from Cixs pass the river The main object is supposedly capture Bra The Teutons divided into three armies One is in the Moavian mountain region and Falkenhayns forces operating both sides of the Rmnik and the Danube which army posed of Genndns Turks and Bugaans The of the operations last week the advance of several miles by the first two armies with the capture of many prisoners The Danube army almost stationary but the pressure the Rus right flank in Modava Center is slowly bringing the invaders nearer the fortified lines of Sereth.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
DECLARE PEACE PROPOSAL
 IS SIMPLY WAR MANE(JVE'R

MADRID Dec. 3d.-Span's reply to Wilson's note will tonight be handed to the American charge here.
 BERLIN, Dec 30The Scandinavian notes re peace have been delivered in Berlin and Vienna.
 BERLIN, Dec 30-Dr Nathan Paul tells the Germans that President Wilson pursuing policy directed solely by pract cal American interests and in the interest people exceed ngy proud of their independence and national characteristics
 BUDAPEST, Dec 30.-Emperor Charles says he has req to hope that the loyal offers of the central power has brought peace
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

The steamer Alameda has not as yet been reported from Juneau. but she is due in Ccrdova early Monday after noon.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
Will Not
 Strike on Monday

CLEVELAND, Dec. 30.-Foowing the rejection of the demand by the managers committee that the Adamson law placed effect January Stone and Lee heads of the railway engineers and tranmens brotherhOods here in conu uon Stone said that strike Monday highly improbable ana dehed the report that circular letter had sent to the general strike
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
VILLA CAPTURES TRAlNLoAp
 AMMUNITION AND CANNON

FL PASO, Dec 30. - The Villa par tisans here say that the bandit leader captured train of ammunition and sixteen cannon at Torreon.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

The firemen will celebrate the ad- vent of the new year tonight, and want you to join them at their mas Querade ball.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

Mrs. Roy c. Hall, of Fairbanks, was an arrival in Cordova on yesterdays train. She is on her way to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

PARIS Dec. 30.-The Petit Parisian says the allies to the German peace note will be handed Ambassador Sharp tonight It forth that the responsibility with the central empires for the European conagaon and insists legitimate separations and esttuons It further states that Germany by its failure to formulate proposal for peace removes in advance any basis for pour parlers.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

Vibration is almost entirely elimi- mated from a new reeiproeating pump in which cams are used instead Of eranks to drive the pistons.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

PARIS Dec 30The entente governments in their refer to Germany declare that they refuse to consider Ger manys proposal which they consider nsncere and neec tive proposition for peace conference The allies in their say that the suggested conference without conditions peace offer but rather
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
ToutOnS Make Biz
 Drive In R0unania

PETROGRAD, Dec. 30-It is officially announced that strong Teuon forces assisted by heavy and light artillery terday continued their attacks the Russo Roumanan posi-
 ons the battle front northeast of Rmnksarat The nvad captured the village Bordes the river Rimnike and pressed back the Russian detachments Zalesti.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
NO PAPER MONDAY.

Monday being a legal holiday. with general suspension of business, there will be no issue of the Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30
DANCE MUSIC COMPOSER
 DIES IN VIENNA,

VIENNA. Dec. 30.-Edward Strauss, the composer of dance music, died at his home in this city last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

WASHINGTON Dec. 30.-President Wilson went to the capitol late today and conferred with Chairman Newands of e senate committee of the Interstate Commerce Commission about oXpeditng railroad legislation in view of the failure of the railroads and brotherhoods to agree tine application the Adamson law The president suggestions for legislative program governing ts case, have not been modified altered
 CLEVELAND, Dec 3O-Presidents Stone and Lee of the broherhoods arrived here today and say that strike of the railroads on Monday improbable No circular the members has as yet been prepared the leaders, further than this the leaders n0ncommittal
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

J. F. Clayworth, of Fairbanks. is a Cordova visitor.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

The Bungalow Club will meet at the Bungalow Hall on Monday evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

BERLIN, Dec. 3O-In the heavy fighting the Transyl- vana front yesterday the Teutons entered the enenched Russo Roumanan positions and pushed further ahead In Roumana the enemy being driven back along the whole front between the mountains and Danube.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-12-30

NEW YORK; Dec 30.-Marine insurance rates have in creased owing to the reports that the Lampor and Holt Eoltaire captured by German prize crew. preyng lied freghers in the north Atlantic and fact that several
 BRUSSELS, Dec 30.-General Bishng the government general of Belgium seriously ill with pneumonia and the pro babily of his retirement is being widely discussed
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
INTER.CLASs TRACK MEET.

In an inter-class track meet held on
Porter field Monday afternoon the
sophomores were decidedly the winners,
getting SO points, with the freshmen
their nearest rivals, at % points Jones,
10, was the star of the meet, entering
four races and breaking the tape in
three and placing as third in the other.
Events
100 yard DASH Stearns, Is, Heath,
30, Jones, 10, time 1917.
Quartermile. Jones, 10, Drew, is.
Heath, 30, time $685..
Half mile. Jones, 10, Harris, Is,
Mitchell, II, time 2 Is.
2 mile. Jones, 10, Davis, 20,
Bircher, 20, time ll-13l-
Broad jump. HOLSTER, II, Tatro,
10, Christian, Is, 20 feet inches.
Pole vault, Lee, II, Tatro 10, Heath,
20, 8 feet inches.
Low hurdles. Stearns, Is, Cheese
man, 10, Everett, Is, time 80 3-5.
IIigh-hurdes, Lee, II, Tatro, 10,
Cheeseman, 10, time 16 AS.
Discus. Tatro, 10, Vaughan, II,
Myrick, IS, 81 feet inches.
Shot. Sattarlee, 20, Vaughn, II,
Somers, IS, 80 feet l-2.
Timers, Professors Voters and Davis.
Referee, Lee; starter, Murch;
announcer, H. M. Davis.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
Fatigue Injuries Temper.

More than half of the Ill temper and
irritability displayed by women are due
to fatigue, not only of the body, but
of the nerves. Every woman should
learn how advisable it is to rest daily
and to rest in the proper way After
a firing day, whether 1t be homework,
looking after the children, shopping or
paying calls, half an hours rest will
work wonders.
Take off your shoes, put on soft slip
pers and slip into loose gown. Pull
down the blind; then either lie down
or sit in a comfortable easy chair, say
for twenty minutes. Even if you
don't sleep you will rest. After bath
ing. rearranging the hair and getting
into fresh clothes you will feel like
totally different woman and equal to
any work that may be necessary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
VT. TEAcHERs, CONYENTION.

The 9th annual convention Of the
Vermont State Teachers association
will open in Burlington on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday October II, lS
and a.. The opening session will be at
2 o'clock October II at the Strong
theatre. Besides the opening addresses,
DR., Milo c, llillegas, State commits
sioner of education, will deliver an
address. The other exercises of the
opening day will be an organ recital at
st. Pauls church at 5 O'Clock in the
afternoon and a concert by D'Avinos' 3
Italian band at eight o'clock at the
University of Vermont gymnasium, A
reception in honor Of DR.. Hillegas will
be held at the close Of the concert in
the Billings library.
A general session of the convention
will be helh at o'clock on the morning
of Friday, October 10, at the Strong
theatre, and will be followed by de-
partmental conferences an hour later
at the high school building. Another
general session was held Friday after
noon at the Strong.
The banquets Of the Vermont School
masters club and the Womens Teachers
club will be held Friday evening. The
closing sessions of the convention will
be business session at S:l5 O'Clock on
Saturday morning at the Strong, fol-
lowed by a general session at 8 O'Clock.
School and book exercises will be dis
played at the High school building dur
ing the convention.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
MIDI WINS OVER UNION.

Owing to the postponed opening of
Amherst college the game between
Amherst and Middlebury scheduled for
Saturday was cancelled. Arrangements
were made for a game between Middle
bury and Union at Schenectady for the
same date. Middlebury defeated Union
by scoring a touchdown in the first
quarter. Union kicked to Middlebury
who carried the ball down the field in
successive line plunges. Randall went
over the line for the touchdown. Lang
failed to kick the goal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
GentIe-But Sure,

a powerful cathartic sometimes does
as much harm as good. Foley Cathartic
Tablets are mild and gentle, but sure in
action. They are wholesome physic
that thoroughly cleanse the bowels,
sweeten the stomach and benefit the
liver. For indigestion, billiousness, bad
breath, bloating, gas or constipation, no
remedy is more highly recommended.
They cause no gripping, pain pain or
nausea, Stout persons recommend them
because of the light feeling they bring,
At trost's Pharmacy, SO Main street
and E. j. Whitney, Salisbury.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
Two House
Bargains.

In MiddIebury Village, One
large two story house, slate roofs,
painted white; fair barn, large lot.
House now rented for over 5000
per year.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
Iced Coffee.

Pour two quarts of boiling water
over one-half pound Of best coffee and
let stand one-half hour; then strain off
the clear liquor through cloth, add one
quart of milk and one-quarter pound
of sugar Pour into freezer and pack
well around with ice and salt. Let 1t
stand an hour before using, then serve
In small coffee cups.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL.

then spiky greenery. The shading is
true to nature and the design as rare
as 1t is beautiful.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The circulation of books for Septem-
Der, 1916, has been 1887, of magazines
127, making total of l7O5, an average
of GO. OF the book circulation, GO per
cent was fiction; II per cent, nom
fiction; 26 per cent juvenile, of which
is was not stories. The number of
new members was %, making a total of
2275.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
RUTLAND RAILROAD

Time Of departure of Trains from Mid
dlebury effective Sunday, Sept. "a.
South und
9:26 a. m, mail, daily except Sunday.
12:49 p. m. Green Mountain flyer, daily.
4:4S p, m. daily except Sunday.
6.5S p. m. Sundays only.
l0:49 p. M. daily.
North Bound
$3.50 a, m. daily,
1856 a. NJ. daily.
1903 p. m. daily.
3:l5 p, m. daily except Sunday.
5;44 p. m. daily.
$3.50 p, M. daily except Sunday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
4 Bargain for
you at S22OO

One good 7 room house, fine
location, fair lot, modern improve
ments including lights, bath, hot and
cold water, cement cellar. This is a
good house and a bargain for some
one wishing moderate sized home con-
venient to business section Of village.
Price S23OO
We have other good bargains
in all kinds of real estate. Call at our
Office with your wants or write.
n. S. FOOTE co.
BATTELL BLOCK,
Phone 500 Middlebury, Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06

ROUGH ON RATS" ends RATS. MICE. Bugs.
Die outdoors, Unbeatable Exterminator. Used
World Over, by U. S. Govt too. Economy Size
csc or 15c. Drug and Country Stores. Refuse
substitutes. FREE. Comic Picture RE. S.
Wells, Jersey City. n. j. 3St4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
AUTUMN'S TULIPS.
Here's a Stunning Dolly For All Nee,
dIeworkers.

On piece of finest linen circularly
cut, figured and featherstitched are EN-.
broidered a hedge Of yellow tulips and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06

Accidents Will happen, but the best
regulated families keep Dr. Thomao's
Electric Oil for such emergencies. Two
elzes 2jc. and SOC. at all storea.-Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-10-06
A PIANO FOR S1.25 PER WEEK.

That's what you have to pay if you
join the Piano Club. A strictly first
class Piano, regular price $350-but if
you join the club you get this beautiful
Mahogany upright piano for only $780,
with stool and scarf. Only $40 down
and then 81. 25 per week or S. month.
Write US for Free Catalogue and full
particulars. Sent free to any address.
Geo. D. Jarvis & Son, Burlington, Vt.
ADV
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
THE CURB MARKET.
Trade IL Contracted, Maxim Nh
Millions Going to ~.

Trading on the Broad street curb yester
day showed q heavy contraction IN volume
After early -tradiness the market moved
cautiously TRADERS displayed a marked
tendency TO take profits and the public TO
aw AIT definite developments from abroad.
Maxim Munitions offered a stubborn re.
%sis,an,e to the general trend and led IN point
OF activity and strength Under heavy buying
the stock was carried up 10 II. an overnight
gain OF ~ points and a new high record for
the current movement which began the latter
part OF last week.
Another strong feature was Midwest Re.
inning. which advanced 3 points under moder.
company are running. at the rate OF 80 per
cent. for the year. .Metropolitan Petroleum
est ablished a new high level. but failed TO
Midvais steel and Cub. Cane Sugar com.
mon exhibited . nrm tone In the early
trading. but as the eession progressed a
reactionary tendency developed and both
,ions OF the previous night.
The further advance OF silver and the
large copper production for April failed to
influence metal stocks. which moved within
n narrow range Nipissing Mines was strong
At the outset, but IN the late transaction.
all the carly Improvement was Cancelled and
the isstlc made a further fractional decline.
Ccrro Ne r,sco yielded a point, while United
Verde Extension was comparatively quiet
ant the stock ruled slightly lower
There wrrc no import ant Developments
an,ous the Standard Oh shares. witch wrrr
a"ti,. Bonds showed "A good turnover, while
the general und"rtour va> irregular -
- DISPLAYED a weak tone, but rCE ,ucd thor
loss later m III" day Midvalc steel - lost
= and Chesapeake and ONO IS moved up an
equal extent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-03
THE COFFEE MARKET.

u ~as the general impression ~ the 20 Nee
marke'. that the foreign s%clliu. movement Of
MONDAY represented nothing moro serious
than a desire on the part of foreign longs.
who had good profits, To take advantage Of
thc recent adv ai'e IN values. tn" under
tone waS somewhat nervous. however. and
during the day the market Was subject to
frequent changes and VAS easily influenced
by comparatively small orders
At the outset prIces adv au,ed . to I puInts,
later declined to mellow the previous close
aud final quotations We're only slightly below
the top and net unchanged TO 2 points hig her.
The total volume of business was small.
sales as 10 "a BAGS The steady feel.
lng AZ tho close was attributed to ~firnuness IN
Brazil and the fact that shippers there we're
not disposed to make CONCESSIONS: Santos l.
being offered AT 1850, to 10. ,,r. and Rio - at
- lp". LONDON credits. Tho spot market Was
inactive and unchanged AT Ss.c for RIO -
and loigc. for santos l.
Shipments from Brazil Last week to tho
Inlicd states were 5000 bags. and TO Europe
5000 bags. FreI-ht rates on coffee from,
Brazil To the United States were quoted AZ
$50 per bag and 3 per cent prlmasc. which
coniormcd with recent private quotations.
Tho Rio market was closed on Monday
while Santos was unchanged, according to
the Official cable Rcceipts at the two nor,
were 1000 bags, compared with 10000 las,
year, Prices follow: