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The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04
THE YELLOW sTREAKn AT
 THE EMPRESS SUNDAY

five part Columbia comedy drama feature. with Lionel Barrymore as the star. will be shown at the Empress on Sunday night. The plot lays with a young Wall Street gambler who is hit hard through the treacherous acts of his wife and friend. He finds his wife in the embrace of his false friend and is thrown out of his own house and given revolver with the advice to kill himself.
 Wandering down the river he sees a girl about to throw herself in. His shout causes her to flee. He goes west and is befriended by an outlaw. who is afterward killed by a posse. He assumes his identity and likewise that of a preacher who was killed al the same time. He meets the girl and refrains from robbing her for kiss The girls prosecutor Is killed in !; pistol duel between the assumed out law and the gambler. The girl fill in love with him. He returns to New i York and throws his false friend into , the street, and then goes back to the girl. She is waiting for him, and thei
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04
DUTY AMERICANS POINTED OU I
 BY MINISTER

Last Sunday evening Rev. \. G. Shriver, pastor of the Presbyterian church, spoke on "Autocrary vs. De mocracy" The second sermon in tho series, "The Signs of the Times. The following are excerpts from the ser mon:
 The war has not only 1eaped over in ternational boundary lines. but oceans. Once more Janus has closed the gates of traffic and Mars has rekindled his fires in Uncle Sam's forge. Febru- ary 3. 1917, will be red letter day in the history of democrary, because upon that day the greatest world de mocracy United States - severed her relations with the autocracies ci central Europe.
 In the same breath in which Ger many said she was fighting for the freedom of the seas, she announced her unrestricted naval policy against all neutral commerce. The ocean be longs to all nations bordering on Il and no single ruler is given power tc control it. It reminds us of early Texan days, when a man brandishine smoking pistol would inform each person he was out to hunt and Kill his enemy; if necessary he would fol low him into stores, offices. shops or homes. The kaiser's method of dealing with small nations and corn- merce of the world is that of the high wayman raised to the nth power.
 The Prussian military party pre- pared and planned for the war.
 They all but set the date when her army was breaking solemn treaties right and left. The German chlncel Tor said: "By this time our armies have crossed neutral Luxemburg and are now in Belgium. We Gfe com hitting a wrong against Belgium,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04

which we hope later to repair The kaiser, in addressing his troops. said "we must make ourselves as frieh.. ful as the Huns" Their base atr,ei- ties and work of devastation tells Low we'll the order was obeyed.
 After Germany sunk our boats. mur. dered our citizens and plotted 4galnst our government, Germany said we shall not declare war on the tTnltad States. If she declares war she as. sumes responsibility If highway man knocked you down and kicked in your ribs, and then said to you. of you break with me you must assume the responsibility" For protecting her rights. Belgium was trampled under foot. Who is responsible?
 Autocracy is form of government where the supreme governing DO yer is placed in one person. He is not directly responsible to the peoples' representatives. The kaiser is an an. tocrat - Gods vice-regent A demo. cracy is a government of the oeopl, by the people and for the people, ana founded upon pure, immutable prin- ciples of morality. This war must say whether Americas or Prussia's standard of morality is valid. The kaiser may make or break any policy. While Prussia covers but twothirds of the area of Germany, comprises five.eighths of her population, yet she controls it all The constitution of Prussia remains practically unchanged n a period of 70 years The peasants are al the mercy of their feudll lords. Our president cannot make or break | policy without consent of congress, nor can one state control the republic. The people control by means of the ballot
 To win the liberty of the printing press, political liberty, industrial lIb- erty and freedom from the autocrats, it cost our forefathers four hundred battlefields, and to preserve it six hundred battlefields. Will the fright fulness or the audacity of a single au- tocrat cause us to forsake the prin- ciples for which they died or cheapon their cost?
 When the dispute arose between Serbia and Austria, the nations asked for arbitration. Germany hesitated. Her armies were prepared and ready to strike for more mineral territory. Germany's ore mines in Alsaee-Lor- raine would be exhausted in twenty years, while Frances hemat te ore is good for one hundred years. If Ger many keeps huge array and navy we shall be obliged to do the same. Let league of democratic nations be formed to direct and control the world policies. Shall one man or the people direct the world policies Choose this day whom ye will serve "
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04

differences are quickly forgotten in a love that pays them for all their sufferings. Tonight will be shown a comedy, Sid Chaplin in "A Subbarine Pirate
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04

Men for railroad work are said to be in great demand at Anchorage. Over five thousand men are now em- ployed in various capacities by the en- gineering company,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-04

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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
FOOD RIOTS STARTED
BY SWEDISH WOMEN
Potato Famine in Stockholm Causes
Disorders in Which Policemen Are
Stoned.

Stockholm, May 8. - Women who
stood in line to buy potatoes in the
southern part of Stockholm became un-
ruly when informed that the stock
was exhausted and began demonstra-
ton which kept the police busy until
after midnight. Several policemen
were injured by stones thrown and a
number of the rioters received scalp
wounds from the police sabers. Six
teen were arrested.
Serious rioting also occurred In
Gothenburg. It was begun by buyers
who demanded bread from the bakers
without presenting bread cards. When
they were refused they began taking
bread by force, often without paying
for it. This procedure was eventually
extended to the butcher shops which
were pfundered until troop Of hus-
sars was summoned. Several soldiers
were injured by missiles. Ten riot
ers were taken to hospitals. Many
other persons were injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

proclamation for instructions as to
convenient Elethod Of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply TO the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date Of the pres.
ident's proclamation complete regula-
tons will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and Of the officials of cities of over
10000 population.
The president is authorized to call
upon all public officers to assist in the
execution of the law. The plaE is,
however, to rely on the people for the
proper execution Of the law. It Is ex-
pected that patriotic citizens will offer.
their services free as registrars. Such
services will be gratefully 0cknowl-
edged. Volunteers for this service
should communicate Immediately with:
the proper official.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
An Anti Mllltarist.

81 don't believe in compulsory mill
tary training" said Meandering Mike.
"a man should not be compelled to
fight"
dat amt de point" rejoined Plod-
ding Pete. IF you get into trainin'
you don't know whether you'll ever
have to fight or not. But it's a sure
ting deyll make you use soap an wa
ter regular, which is contrary to per-
sonal liberty"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial lnsti-
tutions to Receive Subscriptions
for the Bond Offerings.

Washington.-Secret McAdOO tele-
graphed the entire list of q, 513 nation
al and state banks and trust companies
in the United States, authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the $1,000
100000 bond offering, enliSting their
cooperation, and requesting them to
telegraph a rough estimate of the
amount of bonds each would take for
itself and its patrons.
you can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoO told
the banks, "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To all clearing house associations in
the country Mr.. McAdoo sent tele-
gram in which he said:
'The amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs Of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers of the coun-
try will guarantee the success of the
undertaking"
The result Of the first announcement
of the loan has been a deluge Of sub
scriptions, aggregating many millions
Most of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state in the Union was rep
resented.
Lend $1oo,ooo,0 900 to italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives of the nations to
which the United States is extending
credit. Count di Cellere, the Italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first $1OOOO0,OO0 loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second offering
Of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks. Indications are that the secre-
tary will call for the proceeds within
a week, possibly few days.
The $1OO,OOO,OOO loan to France will
be turned over to Ambassador JuSser-
and, in whole or part, within day or
so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
On the Other Side.

The clock had struck eight, and Will
tie said: Mother, what is a filibus-
teri"
"Why, dear, a, filibuster is "a, why
it's a filibuster, of course, but it is too
late to talk about it tonight. If you
wait until tomorrow mother will tell
you all about it."
"But, mother, / want to know to-
night, and love to hear you talk.
mother, dear"
"Willie, it's bedtime" said his father,
"and you can't inveigle mother into
any of your political plans for staying
up, because she is on the other side"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Rivers and Harbors Bill o. KID.

Washington, May Z. - An omnibus
rivers and harbors bill appropriating
$40, $4,000 and carrying authorize
lions for many surveys and examina-
tons with a view to future improve
ments has been agreed on by the
House rivers and harbors committee
The bill is mainly for maintenance and
continuance OF existing improvements
and is based on recommendations sub.
mitted by the war and navy depart
ments in the interest of national de-
tense. Chairman Small of the commit
ZEE will bring UP the bill In the House
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
AGREE on Paying Men in Training.

Washington.-Confer on the army
bill agreed on a provision to pay $1GO
a month to men in training camps
seeking to qualify as members of the
officers reserve corps.
Although the full allotted quota Of
10000 men probably will be enrolled in
the officers training camps when they
open May 10, there still is plenty of
loom for men of the right qualities"
the war department announced.
In a statement saying that each of
the sixteen camps seemed assured of
its full allotment of $500 applicants
for commissions, the department ap-
peaIed for further recruits among men
of proved ability.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee Will
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

Washington.-Creat of a central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
J. P. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
" bankrupt in the credit markets
after the war.
sour enemies" he said, "for all their
boosted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they will be hard put to
it."
The TeutOnic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other, he explained, their interest
charges would be SO great that he be-
lieved they would either have to repu-
date a large part of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quaint
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added, had paid their
way in the war "by the straightfor-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans." AS a result, he predicted
that the end OF the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP
PanaCea of the Home the World
Over.

Why will you allow a cold to adj
vance in your system and thus encOur-
age more serious maladies, such as
pneumonia or lung trouble, when by
the timely use of a few doses Of
BOschee's German Syrup you can get
relief. This medicine has stood the
test Of fifty years. 1t induces a good
nights sleep with easy expectOration
in the morning. For sale by druggists
in all parts of the civilized world In
25 and 70 cent bottles-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
GERMAN PEOPLE SKEPTICAL
Taking News Of Victories" With a
Grain Of Salt.

Copenhagen, May 8.-All is appar-
emily not easy sailing for the German
military authorities in their efforts to
convince the people at home that
everything is going well on the West
ern front.
German critics occasionally refer in
their articles to complaints from read
ers on this or that feature of the
war reports, indicating not only an I'M
willingness to take the official bull
letins and the dispatches Of the war
correspondents at their face value, but
also that the number of doubling
Thomases is large.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
In the Tea Kettle.

Cousin Elmer had big boil on the
back of his neck that was interfering
seriously with his enjoyment of spring
and the world in general, and the con-
versation at the dinner table turned
from Cousin Elmer's ailment to a gen.
era1 discussion of bOilS.
When a lull came, John, age eight.
who had been listening intently, spoke
up:
1.-THE last boil saw, papa, was in
the tea kettle. indianapolis News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
As She SpeIt 1t.

Hattie could not spell very well, and
she did not always pronounce her
words correctly. She sat with pencil
in hand looking at a word she had
written.
what do the first five letters of
geography speI?" she asked.
George thought a moment and an
swered: "They don't spell anything"
''They do, too," said Hattie, triumph
antly. ''They spell your name"-for
she had written it "georgeraphy."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
tNSURREcTiON LEADERS ARE DE,
FAINT AND MASSACRE OF
WHITE RESIDENTS Is PRE-.
DicTED.
GOVERNMENT UNABLE
TO COPE WITH TROUBLE
Threaten to Follow Torch With Whole
sale Murder II President MenocaI
Does Not Step out-Appeal
Made to Washington by
Americans Remaining.

New York, May s. - Charges that
Cuban negro rebels are burning and
pillaging homes and properties of
Americans and other foreigners in the
districts Of Palmarita, Bayate and Mi
randa, Oriente province, are made by
"A American and British refugees
who have arrived here. They pre-
dicted a massacre of the white resi-
dents unless the United States inter
venes and asserted that the Cuban
government is pOwerless to cope with
the situation. Most of the refugees
escaped with only the clothes they
wore.
Appeal TO U. S.
The accusations were Substantiated
by an appeal for aid signed by 116
Americans remaining in the territory
occupied by the rebels. The appeal,
the refugees said will be forwarded to
Washington.
The threat of a massacre Is con-
tanned in a statement included in the
appeal, alleged to have been written
by General Blaz Maso. The statement
Maso is reputed to have made is:
"You will holler loudest and we will
destroy until your hollering will be
heard in Washington and force Amer
lean Intervention. For the time be-
ing we will not kill you unless you
oppose US. We are only fighting now
with the torch, terrorizing and organ
ixing.
Demand That Menocai Quit.
''But If Menocal does not step out
May 20 we will fight and kill. Your
government can prevent this by inter
vention."
The statement concludes with the
following message from the generals
aide:
"You will notice that we rebels are
negro to a man. You will remember
the negro rebellion Of 1912 when 5000
negroes were killed in this province.
1--WE remember that, too, and now
the death of 5000 defenseless negroes
in 1912 shall now be avenged In q
horrible way, assure you"
George Buxton of Norwalk, Conn,
asserted that the rebels held full sway
In Oriente province outside Of Santi-
ago and it's environs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
cUTICURA STOPS ITCHING
Instantly in Most cases-Write for .
Free Sample.

Cuticura is wonderfully effective.
The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
ointment to soothe and heal all forms
of itching, burning skin and scalp AFT
fections. Besides these super-creamy
emollients if used daily prevent little
skin troubles becoming serious.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Men and Women

Women as well as men are made miSer-
able by kidney and bladder trouble. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney
medicine, is highly recommended by thou
sands.
Swamp-Root stands the highest for the
reason that so many people say 1t has
proved to be just the remedy needed in
thousands OF even the most distressing
cases.
At druggists In SOC and 800 Sizes You
may receive a sample size bottle OF
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post, also a PAM
phlet telling you about 1t. Address DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Necessary.

"My dear, have just learned to my
sorrow that we must cut the Dub
leighs at once" began his wife, squar-
ing herself around to watch the effect
of her words upon his features.
"Why, impossible; they are the best
friends we have'' responded her hus-
band, fully aroused.
81 know; but our cooks have quar-
relied"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
chic.co TO Furnish chasers.

Chicago.-This city is now mobil-
izing its naval resources. Acting under
orders from the navy department,
Cant. w. A. Moffett, commandant Of
the Great Lakes naval training station,
began rounding up hundreds of small
power boats preparatory to equipping
them as submarine chasers. Captain
Moffett expects to rush them ito the
seaboardn as rapidly as possible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
chanuinu Tastes.

eve soon weary of the things we
once desired"
"Of course. You can't expect a
small boy to be as enthusiastic over
his sled and skates in April as he
was in December"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
oratory Rendered Difficult.

what you ought to do is to deliver
one of those old-fashioned ringing
speeches."
NO" answered Senator Sorghum,
times have changed. A man can't
get up and make a speech now with
out creating a suspicion that maybe
he's going to filibuster."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

Practical Peace Plans

aren't you for peace?" asked Mr..
Rafferty,.
81 am" replied Mr.. Dolan. That's
why I want to get in as soon as pos
sible and finish up the fighting"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

Kill the Flies Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. II. SOMERS,
$50 De Kalb Ave-, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

Iron can be made rust resisting by
heating it red hot and brushing it with
linSeed oil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Baked.

Hubby-You think you're deep, but
TO me you are an open book.
Wifie-But you can't shut me UP.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

Marriage merely gives one woman
the exclusive right to find fault with
q man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Are You GETTING Yours (?

SIP MONTHLY PENSIONS NOW ALLOWED
ANY man who served 80 days defending white set.
SlerS against hostile Indians In campaigns between
1892 and 1891 tagged 90 sor over, Cor his unmarried
widow unless drawing pension should
promptly secure free particulars and blank forms
Tor application Give full name age, date of muster
ing discharge and all military SERVICE (names of
officers II possEble) and list Of comrades now living
PUBLIC INQUIRY BUREAU, Riggs Bldg, WASHINGTON C.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

The man who would always tell the
truth dare not tell everything that Is
told him for the truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

People wouldn't be SO careful about
their actions if it wasn't for the Cos
giDS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

Pussy willow buds soon expand IL
brought into the house and put in a
lar of water
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10
Official Instructions Concerning
the Raising of Military Forces
Determined On.
POLLING PLACES TO BE USED
All Persons Within the Age Limits
Prescribed by the Law Must Pre-
sent Themselves There-Gover-
nors Of States at Head Of
Registration Work.

Washington.-With the object Of
stimulating publicity to the work of
raising the military forces called for
under the army draft law the war de-
partment has issued the following in
structions, which will govern the
work:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

This is a beautiful world to the girl
with q new hat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-10

There was a time in the coun-
trys history when military
enumerators, backed by bayo-
nets, went out among the people
to take a compulsory service
census. Today, under the prin-
ciple Of universal liability to
service, the execution Of the
law is put into the hands OF the
people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-22
FAST BOATS SEARCH
FOR LOST BALLOON

Several speed boats from the aero
nautic station started q search yester-
day for the big kite balloon which
escaped from the station Friday morn
ing and is thought to have blown out
over the gulf.
1t is understood that the balloon
was not completely inflated, but had
it been it would nave assembled to
such a high altitude that it would
have burst from it's own pressure. As
it was not filled with gas. it is be-
lieved that there is too much room
for expansion and that it will fly
far before it comes down.
A watchout is being kept for it,
however, and the weather bureaus
along the coast have been instructed
to look for the balloon.