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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
Pennsy Needs Employees;
Advertises For Brakemen

Lewisburg. November For the
first time in many years the Penn
sylvania Railroad is advertising for
brakemen. 1t is an unusual ccudi-
ton and is due to the many Young
men from this territory being in The
National Army.
Extra heavy freight business hs s
made the work problem with the
shortage of help and the heads of
departments have been anxious 10
secure men.
u. b. Brubaker. of the Williams
port division is the first TO use the
newspapers and is advertising for
able-bodied young men for the posi-
tons now open.
In all industries in Central Penn
sylvania the condition is the same.
Men who want work can fni no diff
tloulty in getting it, employers say.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
MINOTTO CASE REsIrMEn
BY Associated Press

Chicago. Nov. THE case of Count
James Minotto. son-in-law OF Louis
f. Swift, the packer, was resumed be-
fore the immigration authorities to-
day. Testimony for the defendant
was heard.
The technical charge against the
count is that he. might become a
deported, but the underlying purpose
is to develop whether he was a cog
in the German espionage system. This
the defendant denies
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07

out in Cumberland county yesterday
was Ira b. BiXler He was elected to
council by large majority. notwith-
standing the opposition to him be-
cause of his activity in the friend
ship and cooperative movement for
railroad men. He is a popular pas
senger conductor and is employed on
the Middle Division of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, and is prominent in
national and state circles of Knights
of the Golden Eagle. having filled all
high offices. To-day he was busy re-
ceiving congratulations from his
many railroad friends.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
INVESTIGATE EXPLOSION

Washington, Nov. Z. = Secret Ser
vice agents have begun investigat-
ing the explosion which yesterday de-
stroyed the Hope gasoline plant near
Fairmount. w. Va. said to be the
largest in the world. Information
has been given to the Government to
show that the explosion was not ac-
cidental
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
RABBIT ROTrNDrP
TO SAVE TURF key

New Castle. Pa. Nov. 7. J Food
conservation will not interfere with
the plans for the annual dinRer for
kids of the Rescue Mission here on
Thanksgiving Day. Superintendent L.
]. Berquist has enlisted the ala of the
Wild Life League members. and they
will take to the woods and round up
at least $50 rabbits for the dinner
Five to eight hundred children will
be fed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
DEMOCRATS CARRY
NORTHUMBERLAND

Sunbury, Pa. Nov. Z. Returns
from Northumberland county last
night indicate the election of Ed
gar Summers, Democrat of Milton,
for prothonotary; John O'Gara,
Democrat, controller. and John T..
Carr. Democrat. Sunb4ry, register
of wills and recorder Of deeds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
B. DENOUNCE COAL GRABBING
BY Associated PFA.A

ooy Wasshi,nIgton;, Z ash ,Ist loI Noy. I. whoesale
and city officiais was denounced
to-day by the fuel administration.
which is considering immd ddiate action
unless the practice is discontinued
administration statement TODAY.
mot only has disarrang4d shipping
but has caused unnecessary hardships
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
GOO 3ick
60 Work
Many Women in this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof of This Fact.

Ridgway, Penn. - 81 suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side for
seven months SO could not do any of my work. 1
was treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-in-law told me
how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had
helped her. decided to try it, and it restored my
health, so / now do all of my housework which is
not light as | have a little boy three years old"
- Mrs. o. NJ RHINEs, Ridgway, Penn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
.IliIlIIIilIIiIlilIlIIli
Mrs. Lindsey now Keeps House For Seven.

Tenne GaT tell you how much Ihave been benefited
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound About years
state OF health unable keep for three in
family had dull tired dizzy feelings cold feet and hands nearly
time could scarcely all The doctor said had
liberation operation would always
be invalid but told him wanted to wait awhile Our druggist
my husband Lydia Pkhams Vegetable Compound
and has entirely cured Now keep house and work
the garden am thankful got this medicine 1teel
though life to others
have benefited - Mrs W. LINDSEY r. r. Tnnle Ga.
you special Lydia e. Pnlham Medi
(cOnfdenCiaD letter opened
and held in strict confidence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
Coffee

Greatest value ever offered. -
pound LOG. Quality and price de-
mand attention. Tamsui Tea Co.
az Market street, second floor, Har-
risburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
LOUISVILLE LANDMARK BURNED

Louisville. ky, Nov. Z. + One fire.
man burned to death. thfee persons
probably fatally hurt ahd several
others less seriously injured is the
known toll of a fire which early to-
day destroyed the Willard Hotel, one
of the landmarks of Loui$ville.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-07
DEFEAT PROHIBITION

BY HsS0cfdfed PrcSS
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov Z. - Returns
from 1872 precincts out of $3.50 in
Ohio give: For prohibition, 442.215;
against prohibition, 44S.99S.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
CUPID HAs BEEN BUSY S|NCE.
 DURING WAR

LONDON, Dec. 29.-"Crudelv stat ed the war has resulted in POO. 900 peo pie in the United Kingdom being mar ried between August 1914, and June 1917, who in the ordinary course would not have married" says Sir Bernard Mallet, president of the statistical so. city.
 The loss of potential lives to the belligerent countries by the decrease in number of children born was her. haps the most important effect upon vital statistics produced by the war, he said. In birth the United Kingdom had suffered far less than Germany and Hungary, the United Kingdom having lost 10000 per each million of the population, Germany 10000 and Hungary 10000 per million.
 The infant mortality in the summer of 1917 appeared to have been very high in several German cities, and the German rate all through remain ed at some 50 per cent higher than in England.
 An alteration in the sex ratio of birth appeared to be established by the figures of the United Kingdom the proportion of males having notice ably increased. Contrary to expecta- tions the war had produced no effect on the figures of illegitimate births.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
NOTICE.

As the representative of the people of Cordova I desire to make publi, ac- knowledgment of the noble way in which our citizens have responded to the Halifax call for assistance The ladies of the Eastern Star have turn ed over hundred dollars which was obtained at the card party given by them Thursday evening. One hundred and fifty dollars which was obtained through subscription by James Mac Cormack was forwarded last Satur- day to the Canadian club and should there be further contributions they may be left with Mir. MacCormack or myself.
 w Fl. CHASE, Mayor.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
15.00QD .0oIl hRE:. NQW MENBERs
 REDCR0ss

Mayor Chase today received the fol lowing cablegram from T. A. Davis, of Seattle, who is in charge of the Red Cross work in the Northwest and Alaska:
 Thanks to yourself and co-workers. The American Red Cross starts 1918 with fifteen million strong. To make this strength effective campaign managers throughout Alaska before closing are asked to assist chapter of ficials in closely uniting the new mem bers with the chapter organization and active work. Communities such as Katalla having secured a substantial membership should organize branch chapters immediately National com mittee asks you to name a leading citizen for temporary chairman at oaSh ouCi punt, picu6iAS euoA Io CoAA a meeting to start a branch chapter by January 15. Please forward neces- sary supplies for branches and if short cable for more. You should deter mine advisability and scope of local branch in each case. passing same on membership. Red Cross wants to keep in close touch with every new member and attach each one for ac- tive service. Every hour gained helps in saving human lives. Alaska is cer- tainly doing her part cheerfully and with abounding measure.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
AMERICANS SINK AN AT HACKING
 SUBMARINE
(By Associated Press)

W ~V~I VFV
 ' WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The . ' American destroyers Nicholson ( ' and Tanning sank a German sub- . marine which was preparing to . ' attack merchantmen that war ' 2 ships were conveying on Novem- . Der "A. The depth of the bomb ( . wrecked the submarines machin- . . cry which came to the surface. : . The American shots hit the con- . z ming tower. Before the submar- . ' inc sank the crew came on deck, ' wearing life preservers, and . swan to the destroyers Two ' ' Americans jumped into the sea . ' after one German who was too ' weak to grab the rope thrown | him. The German later died . ' from exhaustion. Four officers ' ' and thirty-five men were aboard ' . the submarine They were con . . tented when captured and began . ' to sing. Some cheered when talk ' ' en ashore. .
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
[. .MAsQUE BALL Is THE NEXT b|G
 EVENT
(By Associated Pressl

The firsmens annual masquerade ball at Eagle hall on Monday night promises to surpass any similar event ever held in Cordoya. Practically everybody in town is going ano most of them are going in costume as only those masked will be allowed or the floor. The hall is now being tastily decorated and the floor put in the best of condition for dancing. Inspiring music will be rendered and a good punch served Through the generos- ity of the local merchants there will be over thirty prizes awarded all of which are well worth competing for.
 There is no better way for you to celebrate the incoming of the New Year than by attending this ball The fire boys have made elaborate pre- Earations for the entertainment of a large crowd and you should arrange your affairs so as to be present.
 The dance will start promptly at 9 o'clock and all are urged to be pres ent. at that time. as it is the intention to unmask earlier than usual
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
are taken

It shall be unlawful for any person, house, association, firm, company, club. Or corporation, his, it's, or their agents, officers, clerks, or servants, to manufacture, sell, give, or other wise dispose of any intoxicating liquor or alcohol of any kind in the Terri tory of Alaska, or to have in his or it's possession or to transport any in toxicating liquor or alcohol ih the Territory of Alaska unless the lsame was procured and is so possessed and transported as hereinafter provNed
 Whenever the term "liquor," htox- icating liquor" or intoxicating liq- uors" Is used in this act it shap be deemed to include whisky, brahdy. rum, gin, wine, ale, porter. beer, Eor- dials. hard or fermented cider, feo- holic bitters, ethyl alcohol, andt tall malt liquors, incluing all alcohblic compounds classed by the Un1ed States Internal Revenue bureau las compound liquors:" Provided, Tat this act shall not apply to methyl Pr wood alcohol. Ij
 That any person or persons, or aF house. company, association, club, Y corporation, his. it's. or their agent officers, clerks, or servants, who sha4 directly or indirectly. violate the prd visions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined no1 more than $1 900 or shall be fmpris1 oned for a period of not more than one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.
 That before pharmacist shall be authorized to transport pure alcohol for scientific, artistic, or mechanical purposes or for compromising or pre- pairing medicines. as provided by this
 (Continued on Page ?
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
ENT|RE: NATIO. IN GRIP COLD
 WEATHER
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec, 29-A great, thick blanket of intensely cold air is lying sluggishly over the country, from the upper Mississippi to the seaboard. It has plunged the entire eastern section of the nation into a cold snap from which the weather bureau forecasts no immediate re- lief. There is distress and suffering in many places where there is coal shortage.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
EXPLORER PLANS ON ANOTHER
 |CE TRIP
tBy Associated Press)

' ' ' ~ | . ~>< - . ( : | 4 a 4
 ' SEATTLE, Dec 29.--Possibly . ' Explorer Stefansson is not com . . ing outside nexs sprins. Fair ' ' banks despatch says. Captain . . Alexander Alan recently arrived ' Cat Fort Yukon with messages . . from Stefansson, when he was at : : Herschell island stating that the | . explorer expects 10 leave there ' . early in the spring for an ice trip : 3 of hundred miles due north . 2 and then swing south ending his 4 2 journey on the Siberian coast. e 2 Efforts are now being made to < 2 confirm the report rom the Ct . ' tawa government < . 2 eo ~e@e ~eA e
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
GERMAN JAILED
 ON CHARGE IF TREASON
(By Associated rfess)

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Paul Hen ming, naturalized German and fore man of Brooklyn factory making torpedoes was jailed without bail. He was charged with treason. Officials say he mutilated gyroscopes which control the course of torpedoes.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
I.0CAL. CHAPTER ENlINf2 GllIl[l
 WAX


 During the past six months Cordoya Chapter, American Red Cross, has been very active and has in that time raised funds amounting to nearly S4,- 500.00. The first efforts of the local organization were to secure funds for the Belgium relief, this amounting to nearly $5OO.oO.
 A proportion of all money raised for memberships is forwarded to Red Cross headquarters together with a full report of all monies received. The proportion which is retained by the local chapter by authority of the head of the organization at Washington is utilized in the purchase of supplies and any necessary expense which may be incurred in the local work
 All those who are devoting their ef forts toward the success of the Cor dova chapter are doing so voluntarily and to them a great deal of credit is due.
 Until very recently nearly all of the work of the chapter has been done by the ladies of the city and they should be highly commended for the results attained.
 It is with great satisfaction we de- sire to report that the business men of the city have now taken an in- tense and enthusiastic interest in the life and fuure of the organization The Xmas champaign to secure new mem berships for the Cordova chapter has demonstrated what united action may accomplish and the gentlemen who were so active in this drive have sig nified their intention of taking an ac- tive part in the work of the chapter henceforth. The auxilaries are very active and from what reports We are receiving the work done by the members of the Cordova chapter is far superior to that being done by the average chap Ter This goes to show the sincere in Iterest the ladies are taking in the (Fork.
 An effort is being made to secure peadquarters for all local work. where te supplies may be kept and the ace made warm and comfortable that
 workers may enjoy the hours they
 " be able to devote to this most
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

pr J. L. Buekeley of Petersburg recently closed deal for the pur- chase of the Wrangell hospital and with the assistance of his wife took charge of the institution at once.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
W H. CHASE, Mayor.

Information has been received here that our former townsman, Geo. w. Bowman, will return to Cordova in the spring and resume his old posi- tion as superintendent of the orca cannery.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

About 3 o'clock this morning the fire department was called out on account of small blaze in the base. ment of the Mint saloon. which was quickly extinguished and no damage resulted.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
INCREASED PAY REFUSED BY
 RA|L. WAYS
(By Associated Press)

D 4 <A q q A q . < q . ( ~ q
 ' WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The . ' railway companies have refused . . the demands of their employees . ' for forty per cent increase in . ' pay and turned the responsibility | ' over to the government. The rail : ' way executives admit that gov. . ' ernment operation is step to- ' ' ward government ownership and 2 Q said they felt the public and : z stockholders demand t Tue em- z z ployes are not to press their de . 2 mands for thirty days. 6 4 2 ~ 2 2 @s . a 2 {. . Q (, . @ . O z
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
THREE BRITISH BOATS ARE
 SUNK
tBy Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Three British torpedo boats were sunk as result of torpedoes or mines, off Holland on December 22, with the loss of thirteen officers and a hundred and thirteen men.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
TURKS REFUSED BY BRITISH
 ANDFRENCH
tBy Associated Press) AHA 4eAAA AAAN AA4 { N (

' DATELEsS. There is mark , : ed fighting activity only in Pal { . estine, northwest of Jerusalem. . The British after repulsing : the four Turkish attacks pushed { , the Turks back two and half { : miles along a nine mile front. : It is reported that the Turkish { : losses are heavy. Germans were : among the prisoners taken { . Along the western front the !, . Germans are artillerying heavily . around St. Quenton and in
 . The. French broke up-a
 Q attack in Lorraine. '.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

Chas T. Lathrop, of McCallum. was cordova passenger on yesterdays s train.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

Harold Chadwick sprained his arm at the fire last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

Don't Forget to be there. Where Why. the Rag Time Trio tonight.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

conmendable service to. their country.
 fl.4 board ef asaasas. s-Ss.ss isaAee ryfac- ed the business of the organization in the hands of Dr Chase, who will have charge of the checking in and out of all supplies attend to all matters con nected with the work and make a re- port to the board of managers who will meet each Friday evening at sev- en o'clock to pass on all matters rela- tive to ordering supplies, the author lzation of any necessary expense or such other matters that may come up for consideration.
 The executive committee will meet at eight o'clock on the first Friday of each month to receive the report of the board of managers and consider all matters which may come up rera. tive to the work of the chapter All members of the chapter will be wei come at any and all of these meetings and any suggestions any member may set forward for the improvement of the organization will be most highly appreciated and given earnest consid- eration.
 We trust every citizen of the city will consider this their business and take an active interest in the work.
 Cordova has every reason to be proud of her Red Cross chapter and We solicit your cooperation and ad. vice at all times. Let us make the New Year one always to be remember ed as one in which the people of this community have responded in noble and glorious way to the needs of suf- fering humanity
 MRS. w. w. COUNCIL. President Cordova Chapter American
 Red Cross.
 w. H. CHASE Vice-President and Business Manager
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

The steamer Admiral Evans is due from the westward tomorrow
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
ALAsEi WILL BE BON6, DRY
 JAN l
 ao0O-svsy,&~u
eooD-eyEyswn

 Full, many a full veal you and I Have glassily wandered arm in arm, And now has come yenr time to die, lawn Barleycorn you've done much
 harm
 Chats what Il s porhibs say)
 and so
 I guess it's meet nat you should So gooda.bye, Jawnf With august presence January First Will soon be here ah, lack-a.day-- When folks tor, rather soaks) thirst, Shall rue the wine wetnight all gay :;
 Mere water on lext Tuesday,
 drear,
 Must cure the Ills of Mondays
 cheer So gooda-bye. lawn! scotches, gin rickeys, Rock and Rye, My good pal, Sweet Tom Collins, all The booze and beer when am dry, Some months ahead. I shall recall.
 For Coca Cola will not5ayail
 When longing for the old brass
 rail-
 But Goodbye. lawn!
 On Ndaday at niidnigAt Alaska goes bone-dry. In anticipation af gofns out of business at that tiins the Cor dova liqror dealers haze htsst redHc- ing their stocks and Il gry lttt,a if tfss.e.- -ssoasSn liahd when lights are turned out for all time in the local thirst emporiums.
 The bill to probit the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors in the territory was drawn by Delegate Wick ersham and adopted by congress February IA last. It is drastic meas ure, from which the following excerpts are taken:
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

The First Bank of Cordova is this afternoon moving into it's new con crete building on First avenue. which has just been completed and is the finest structure of its kind in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
J. {. eQL.DIE R9'1 INFRANGE n
 GO "ORY''
WITH AMERICA a illsAa Y. Dec g. General Pershing ss He Franeh

the prohibiting of the sale >pf intoxi- cants to American soldiersl as the British and French soldiers are bar red from drinking intoxicants. Persh- ing fayors the move and says beer and light wines are excluded because the French water is not pure. The French issue wine ration to the men. but the wines and beer are very weak.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29
 R0()MAN|AA
 ABD|(A1
 THROA
(By Associated

PATROGRAD. Dec. sistent,y reported that and, ofXRoumania, has fafor of sTown prfne was recently, Fnmored revoiutionists were pld V .fhe life Of Ferdinand, alisfsas~ss ed that Bolsheviki and Germans working among the Roumanian tf
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-29

Vice-President and Business Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-15

Cabinet lands" These constituted one of the largest private estates in the world and included vast forests, gold, silver, platinum and copper mines, 100 factories for making paper textiles, glass or porcelain and 1500 flour mills. Nicholas derived s32, ,000,0O0 a year in profits from the rental of these properties to peasants or others.
 The former Emperor Nichalos' annual income when he was deposed is estimated by Professor Okunieff at $65, GOO. The Duma allowed him s, ,500,000 a year to pay the expenses of the imperial court, but, because of extravaganza, msman- agement and pilfering, the annual cost amounted to S20000,000, according to the statement of Zubatcheff councillor of the empire
 Appropriation of all the "appanage lands from which the grand dukes and duchesses enjoyed a life income was de- manded by the council of workmens and soldiers deputies. These lands are esti- mated to be worth $140o00Oo0. The mem bers of the former royal house offered to surrender them to the government if the nation demanded it.
 Besides the lands, the grand dukes and duchesses owned, as private individuals, more than POO palaces or villas estimated to be worth $70,000, 000 Some of these in- clude the richest lands in the Crimea and the Caucasus. These estates were taken by the Romanoffs after the conquest of the Crimea and the Caucasus and in most cases no compensation was paid to the former owners.