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The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

placing of restrictive measures upon fishery operations, and (b), the con struction of hatcheries.
 Consideration is now being given by the Commissioner of Fisheries to both of these measures in respect to the Cordova district Nothing definite can be stated at this time in regard to the course to be pursued as plans are still of a tentative character. It may be said however, in a general way that action will probably be taken in the near future looking to a curtail- ment of commercial operations upon the Copper river, as recent investiga. tions appear to demonstrate that the stream was overfished in the season of 1917 and that unless something is done before another year, still fur ther inroads will be made through the construction of additional canneries or an increase of effort by existing can neries on the river
 "In respect to the establishment of a hatchery, it seems appropriate to say that no funds are at present available for this purpose, it being necessary to obtain specific authority therefore from Congress. A special in. quiry in regard to the value and the results of artificial propagation in AL aska will be made another season.
 The Cordova Chapter of Commerce taken soon looking to limitations on fishing in the Cordova region will proove more effective so far as i'm. mediate results are concerned than the construction of a fish hatchery.
 q appreciate the interest manifes- ted by the Cordova Chamber of Con- merce in regard to the conservation of the fisheries of Alaska and hasten to give my assurances that every ef- fort will be made to develop the sit, uation satisfactorily"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
FISHING COPPER RIVER MAY bE
 STOPPED

The Cordova Chamber of Commerce filed a request with the department Of Commerce for the establishment of a hatchery on a suitable place on Eyak river with a view to replenish- ing the waters of this section with more salmon through artificial pro- pagation, and in reply has received the following interesting communi- cation from the Acting Secretary, Thurman:
 The department has been aware of the impending danger to the salmon supply of certain waters in the Cor dova region, notably this Copper riv- CT, because of heavy fishing which has been developed within the last year or two. The situation is such as to cause grave concern, for it is felt that unless steps are taken soon to relieve the heavy drain upon these waters the future of the fishery will be very seriously impaired. Two means of remedying this situstiop ap- pear to be open, namely, (a), the
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
SHORT TALKS ON RED CROSS
 WORK

At the regular monthly meeting of the Cordova Chapter American Red Cross held Saturday night. applica. tions were received and accepted from the Woman's Guild of Cordova and the town of Katalla for Auxil liaries to the Chapter. Besides the regular volume of business commupi- cations were read and referred to fheir proper committees.
 Books are being forwarded to ca- fonements, camps, etc. by the libra. r1es of other towns. Should any in- dividual have books to donate they may be left at the executive office of the Red Cross.
 Major Grayson P. Murphy, in charqe Of the Red Cross in France, wires that kitchen trailers are needed. The medical department has taken over all ambulances and sufficient funds are on hand to meet the present needs. Any person desiring to con tribute for specific purposes will find this a worthy cause and can leave subscriptions at the office of the Red Cross.
 Auxiliaries are being formed in the local schools. All available litera. ture has not yet been received but a start will be made. The girls will knit and sew for the refugees whne the boys will make and collect boxes in which to ship supplies Further an. nouncement of this organization will be made later.
 A campaign to interest as we'll as instruct more people regarding the Red Cross organization will be car. ried on this week and next. A brief speech, not exceeding four minutes will be given each evening at the Empress Theatre, The schedule for this week is:
 Monday 19th-J. D. Hollenbeck.
 Tuesday 20th-George Dooley.
 Wednesday 21st-C. NJ. Frazier.
 Thursday 22nd-Rev. k. P. Ziegler
 Friday 2Srd-Miss F. Braton.
 Saturday 24th-D. c. Czerwenska
 Sunday 26th-Dr. Chase.
 Cordova today is one of, if not the leading town in business way. This being the case is there any reason why we should not take the lead in Red Cross work? Support this great work with your words, your efforts and your means.
 Those desiring to enter active ser. vice other than local can do so by applying to the Chairman of Publi- city Committee, Times office. Both men and women are needed. Pos itions such as chauffeurs, musici. ans. stenographers, photographers, and many more on the list are open.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
kINNG CONTRIBUTES TO
 BAVARIA cosTL JEWEL S
(By Associated Pressl

MUNICH, Nov. 19-The king of Bavaria's contribution to the Gold Purchasing Headquarters" of his en. pire which is buying up old family heirlooms, jewels of all kinds and precious metal and stones, is a clust CT of S99 pearls which have a total value of over s10O,OOO. The King has already turned in diamonds, rubies and other stones worth $25,00O.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
POSITION ED

The Rag Time Trio wish to an nounced that they have postponed the Masquerade which was to take place on Thanksgiving eve at Eagle Hall on account of the big Masquerade to be given on New Years eve by the Fire Department and also in or der that the hall may be used by the Red Cross on the 29th. Save your costume for the big event on New Years eve.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Alex c. Bruce, operating placer ground on Livingstone creek, in the Kluane country, arrived in White horse recently with a poke of dust as the result of the seasons work. In the poke was a nugget weighing S150. Some time ago Bruce took a nugget from t.e same ground weigh ing over $500.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
JlTNEY DANCE

On Thanksgiving eve the local chapter, American Red Cross, wSll give a jitney dance at Eagle Han. The 'Rag-Time Trio intending hold ing 6 masquerade ball on that date which they have generously post poned in order that the Red Cross may give a jitney dance on that night.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

H. N. Wilson, and wife were arri- vals from Chitina on yesterdays train. They are leaving on the Ala meda for southern California. as Mir. Wilson has been in poor health for some time past.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Judge J. J. Finnegan, of Seward. is passenger on the Alameda. en route to Washington, where he will spend a couple of months imprsssmg upon Congress the importance. and advan- tage of making Seward the termi- nal of the governmnet railroad.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

C. o. CraycrOft left on the morn ings train for Kennecott, where he has excepted clerical position in the Bonanza offices.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Miss Anita Ames who recently came to COrdova, from the South wishes to announce that she will open a studio for voice culture. You get get in touch with her by calling 3S--6 rings. 17-4t
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

E. L. Harwood purchased the rad. 10 building at Whitshed which were sold to the highest bidder by the Master of the U. :. s. saturn.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Henry De Weiss came over from Latouche on the steamer Alameda and will spend a few days with his many Cordova friends.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

The funeral of the late Rance Book will take place from Lambert's Undertaking Parlors tomorrow af- ternoon at 12:3O o'clock. Services to be conducted at the cemetery.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
PERSONAL GOSSIP ABOUT
 WELL KNOWN PEOPLE
J. H. Wood, of Seattle, Internal Revenue Collector, is in town.
Frank Kernan was in twon today on his way from Valdez to Seattle.

Miss Jean R. Underwood came down from Mccarthy on yesterdays train. She is on her way to the States.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

COPEHAGEN, Nov. 19-If state ments of its friends are to be believed the new fatherland party in Germany is increasing at the rate of 31 ,OOO en- rollments a day.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

your name at the Red Cross head quarters for a Christmas pacEage for the boys in tue trenches.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Just received Fresh ship ment of Augustine & Kcyers Chocolates. F'inkle K Sapiro
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Don't miss seeing our shoe line. We have a full line of them, as smart as any made. Clayson. The Clothier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Largest assortment Of fancy Rib lons at Mrs. Kate Rolfe's.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Don't fail to leave a dollar and
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
CLASSIFIED ADVS.

FOR RENT-Housekerpins Rooms
 Apply at the Northern Laundry. Ct
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

FOR RENT-Furnished house. Apply at Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

FOR RENT-Two Sleeping Rooms. Apply Rooms 1 and 2, building oppo-
 site Fire Hall. get
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

FOR RENT - Five room, modern house, partly furnished. Phone ]G0.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
GEORGIA WILL BE SELF
SUPPORTING THIS YEAR

Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-Southern
farmers this year will be larger pur-
ers who are looking forward to an
ion of Atlanta business men and bank
other season Of great prosperity in
spite of the war.
For the first time in half century
Georgia this year bids fair to be agri-
culturally self supporting, which is
to say that the farmers are going to
raise the food themselves and the
dwellers in Georgia's cities and towns,
and the forage on which to feed and
fatten their live stock and cattle. The
necessities of the war, coupled with
the spread of the boil weevil, coupled
with the fruition of the long agitation
for diversified crops, have combined
to bring about this new condition.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
U=BOAT CHECK IS
ADMITTED IN
BERLIN

Washington, May lin an adj
dress before the Reichstag yesterday
the German Secretary of the Navy adj
mltted that serious inroads were be-
ing made on German submarine 40
tillas due to improved means OF
destruction devised by the Allies"
The State Department received
prompt notification of the German ma
val heads speech and gave out a para
phrase of certain of its passages late
this afternoon.
While claiming that the submarine
warfare had achieved far greater re-
salts than expected, he admitted"
says the State Department announce
ment, that a certain number of sub
marines were being lost as a result
OF improved means OF destruction de-
vised by the Allies"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
HON. JAS. JACKSON, WEALTHY
WHOEVER, NOT TO MARRY
AGAIN

After an ardent proposal to one Of
his sons friends, whom he thinks is
his house-keeper, Mr.. Jackson has
formally announced that he will en-
Joy single blesscdness the rest of his
days. The details of how the propo-
sal came about. and why, are too
complicated to be related here verbal
ly, SO you had best see the affair re-
produced histrionically at the Grand
theater next Monday night,
The admission to Pas New House
keeper will be IS cents % grown ups
with special price of 20 cents to
school children. Parties with weak
hearts or weak sides are advised to
remain away as the affair is very
mirthful
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
COMMISSION TO RUSSIA
ANNOUNCED BY WILSON

Washington, May 11.-Officia1 an
nouncement today of the personnel Of
the American commission to Russia
marked forward step in President
Wilson's effort to thwart Germany's
mtrlgues for a separate peace with
the new democracy and to hold the
provisional government fast to the
cause of the world against Prussian
autocracy
Headed by Elihu Root, with powers
of a special ambassador, the person
mel of the commission was chosen
with special regard to conditions in
Russia and the character of the new
government.
Besides Mr.. Root, who represents
the element of craftsmanship with the
distinction of having held many high
offices in the United States, the COM
mission comprises a socialist, labor
leader, banker, a manufacturer.
business man "a man celebrated for
his international activities in human
welfare and ranking army and navy
officers. The commission will be &C
companied by large suite and will
depart from the United States at an
early date by a route which will not be
published in advance.
The members of the commission
follow:
Elihu Root, of New York, chair
man; Charles R. Crane, of Illinois,
Chicago manufacturer and business
man; John R Mott of New York,
general secretary international COM
mittee of Y. M. c. A.; Cyrus McCor-
mick, president of the International
Harvester company; Samuel R. Bert
ron, banker, Of New York; James
Duncan, vice president American Fed
Grafton of Labor; Charles Edward
Russell, of New York, author and So
cialist; Major General Hugh L. Scott,
chief of staff United States army;
Rear Admiral James H. Glennon, U.
S. navy
The appointment OF Major General
Scott as member of the commission
will only temporarily detach him from
his office at the war department that
he will resume those duties immedi-
ately upon his return from Russia
During his absence Major General T.
H. Bliss, assistant chief, will dis
charge the duties of chief of staff.
Secretary Baker in formal state
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
SAVER OF SOULS BECOMES
OFFICER AT TRAINING CAMP

Atlanta, Ga, May 14.-From the
pulpit to the Officers Training School
at Fl. Mcpherson, from the garb OF
the minister to the uniform of the
fighting man, was the remarkable
transformation which took place yes
terday in the life of Rev. j. Wade
Conkling, pastor of the First Uni
tartan church of this city and one OF
Atlanta's most brilliant and popular
ministers.
At II o'clock in the morning DR..
C2nkling preached his farewell SER
mon to large congregation, and at
5 o'clock in the afternoon he reported
Tor duty at the Officers Training
School at Fort Mcpherson.
In giving his reasons to the congre-
cation for resigning the pastorate to
enter the training school, DR.. Conk-
ling said that as a graduate physician
and pharmacist of two universities,
he felt that he could serve the gov
eminent more usefully as an officer
than as a minister, while some other
man could take his place in the pull
pit
DR.. Conkling has a wife and ono
child.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
MIDDLE GROWS IN IRISH SIT
UATION

London, May 1.-THE Irish situa-
ton has again become madly mud
died. The election of Joseph Nc
Guinness, Sim Feiner, now in pri-
son, to vacant seat in the House of
Commons has put home rule further
off than ever, in the view of most
writers.
The Times Dublin correspondent
wires that the election is regarded as
a strong blow against John Redmond,
Nationalist leader. The district in
which McGuinness was elected has
been Nationalist stronghold.
The morning post declares that the
people now know that the Sim Feinn
stands for an open break and the es-
Establishment of an Irish republic.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
CLAUD PERSONS THE
LUCkIEST MAN IN CITY

Saturday at noon Mr.. Claude c.
Persons, foreman of the A. B. & A.
machine shop, very narrowly escaped
serious injury, or even death, when
the Ford he was driving turned COM
plctely turtle on West Central ave-
nue. in front of the hospital.
MIR. Persons was driving west, when
he met DR.. Dent, of Ocilla, who was
turning aorund, coming east on Cen
trail avenue. Mr. Persons took to the
extreme left and as he passed DR..
Dent, struck the latter's front wheel
a, hard blow This added impetus
enough to capsize it, as it was already
banked heavily from the sharp turn.
For fraction of a second it looked
like hymn and flowers but Mr.. Per
sons, over six feet tall, quickly doub-
led UP in the seat and when the car
came to rest on its top side he raised
it up and crawled out, unhurt, save
for two cuts ON his forehead from the
shattered wind shield. Without stop
ping to discuss the matter, he hailed
another car and continued on his way
to the shops.
Mr. D. E. Owens is the owner OF
the car and his loss is one top, one
windshield one tire, and one steering
wheel. The other car had its mud
guards bent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
HOUSEKEEPERS TO COOPER
ATE FOR LOWER PRICES
IN FITZGERALD
Dead Editor:

Dead Editor
Not long since the people of Bruins
wick began an investigation as to
why the local prices of meat, grocer
les and dry goods were SO much
higher than those of Savannah, when
he water and freight rates were about
the same
Many families were buying in Sa
vannah and saving money. The in
vestigations showed that the trouble
was purely LOCAL. Today, we have
many families who are buying from
Brunswick, Savannah and even New
York and Chicago and saving money,
after paying freight (and with freight
prepaid on orders 100 lbs. and over).
When staples jump twenty and
twenty-five and half points in a
day there is something radically
wrong, as anyone who reads the mar
ket quotations can see for themselves
just what the advance is This is in
deed a problem that interests all
housekeepers, and can be greatly
helped when the local merchants see
that the purchaser of supplies KNOW
THEIR BUSINESS. But as long as
the people of Fitzgerald are willing
to pay the fiddler, whether he gives
us good music or not, we will have
just such conditions as are existing
today in this and other towns.
Last year the housekeepers of Mich
igan were instrumental in passing
law which made it a misdemeanor for
a grocery to sell a bad egg In con-
sequence most of the storage eggs
came South and Michigan had yard
eggs. Is it not time that the house
keepers come together to investigate
and see what can be done toward
Fighting a condition that is making it
hardly possible for the majority to
barely exist.
Yours truly,
K. M. HEIDE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
ARMY WILL Be
RECRUITED To
WAR STRENGTH
Especial to the Leader-Enterprise)

Especial to the Leader Enterprise)
Washington, May 14-Expansion
of the regular army to full war
strength contemplated in Admins
tration army bill has been authorized
by President Wilson.
Organization of the new regiments
will begin tomorrow. About sixty
five thousand of the one hundred and
eighty-three thousand men to be ad-
ded to the army already have been
recruited. The immediate effect of the
order will be to promote nearly two
thirds of the present officers of the
regular army one or two grades.
Under the order issued today the
regular army will be filled to it's full
war quota of nearly three hundred
thousand men. The announcement
shows sixty-five thousand have joined
and one hundred and eighteen thous-
andS are needed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
ADMIRAL JELLIcOE
APPOINTED CHIEF
OF NAVAL STAFF

Especial to Leader Enterprise.)
London, May 14-Admiral Sir John
Jellicoe today was appointed Chief of
the Naval Staff of British Admiralty.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
NEW YORK PASSES WAR TAX
ON EVERY CAT IN STATE

Albany, N. Y, May 1l-Speaking
of war taxes, the Legislature in its
closing hours has passed a 25-cent
yearly tax on all cats in the state.
Furthermore, it passed a measure
making it misdemeanor to conduct
the game of ball lodging such as at
Coney Island, where baseballs are
thrown at the head of negro pro-
jected through an opening in a can
vas.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
GEORGIA COULD PAY
FOR FOUR HOURS WAR

Atlanta, Ga, May 1.-Statisticians
at the Capitol Friday had figured out
the State of Georgia could run the
European war for four hours. basing
their estimates on the report that it is
costing Great Britain $50, 100000 a
day.
This sum is more than FIVE times as
much as the general appropriation for
the expense of the state for one year
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
Yours truly,
K. M. HEIDE.

ment declared General Scott goes to
Russia "in order that the people of
Russia may realize from the dignity
of his office the full compliment and
cordially of our great mission to
them.
Try Want-Ad in the Leader"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
FITZGERALD BOYS AT TRAIN
ING CAMP

W. w. Rawlins, Ray benjamin,
Glen Ryman, J.. F. Gray, Robert ].
Prentiss, Emory Wilcox and Thos.
Wilcox constitute the Fitzgerald con-
tingent at the officers training camp at
Fl. Mcpherson on the first call A
number of others stood their exarni-
nations and will probably be called
within the next thirty or sixty days.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14

SUBMARINE CHASERS
BEING BUILT SWIFTLY

Especial to the Leader Enterprise)
Washington, May 14.-Such quick
work is being done in turning OFT
submarine chasers that it is estimated
by Navy Department officials that
whole fleet would be aAoat and in ac-
ton by the end of summer.
Probably one hundred will be at sea
before the first of July.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14
3 GOVERNMENTS IN RUSSIA.
SAYS JAPANESE DIPLOMAT

Washington, May l1.-Three separ-
ate governments exist in Russia, and,
owing to lack Of authority and solid
arlty in Petrograd there is real dang
er OF Russia's negotiating a separate
peace with Germany. These facts were
revealed today by Japanese diplomat
who has reached the United States
from Petrograd.
In spite of the attempts to minimize
the dangers of the Russian situation
he said, the Entente Governments are
growing increasingly uneasy over it.
The differences between the provis-
ional Government and the Council of
the Workingmen's and Soldiers Dele
gates are so wide that there is little
prospect of compromise. 1t was the
Council that compelled the Provis-
ional Government to abandon its
scheme for a monarchy in favor of
republic.
Three different governments may
be said to exist in Russia at present"
said the Japanese diplomat, namely
the Duma. which undertook to organ
ize the new government; the Provis-
ional Government, which has been
appointed by the Duma, and the la
Dor and soldiers committee, consist
ing of those who took a leading part
in the recent revolution. 1t is difficult
to say which of these three the actual
power rests"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-05-14

Mrs. R. M. Mann returned Friday
from Savannah, where she enjoyed
the State Sunday School convention.