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The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-21
August 25, 1917.

Don't miss seeing our shoe line. We have full line of them, as smart as any made. Clayson, The Clothier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-21
M OVE M [ N TFOR SUSPENSION
 8-HOUR LAW

A movement has been started in Juneau to secure the suspension of the S-hour law during the period of the war. The matter was submitted to the Juneau Commercial Associa- ton last night and~a committee se- iected to interview merchants and others concerned in order to ascer- tain public sentiment on the ques- tion.
 The 8-hour law was passed by the last legislature, and it provides that it shall become operative Janu ary 1, 1918, unless suspended by the governor, at the request of the secretary of the interior or the council of national defense, during the period of the war. The governor mas no power to take the initiative in the matter, neither can he act upon petition of the people.
 The law is general in it's charac. ter, and applies to those in all lines of work who labor for wages or for salary, and to officers and sharehold- CTS of corporations and members of co-partnerships. It is actually pro- hibitive in it's character, and does not permit the employee to work more than eight hours a day wheth CT he desires to do so or not, ex- cept where a grave emergency ex- ists involving the loss of life or de. struction of property
 Some Absurd Provision.
 Attorney H. L. Faulkner, in speak ing of the law recently said:
 "The statement that the S-hour law became effective November 1st is CT roneous. That was a provision in the bill when it was introduced, but it was amended before it's passage and approval so that it provides for it's be- coming effective January 1, 1918.
 That the law is absurd is admitted by all who have read it, one of it's provisions being that no member of a partnership can work more than eight hours in any one day. In other words. no man, if he has partner, can work for himself more than eight hours a day without being liable to pay a fine
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-21

It Pays to Advertise in the Times
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-21

We will give a ticket with every $5 purchase entitliag the holder to one chance in the above prizes. The drawing will take place at our store on December 24 at 10:30 o'clock D. m.
 When you enter this shop there is something that tells you your guess for the beauti- ful, the distinctive in woman's apparel is answered. Every thing required by the well dressed woman is here, ready
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
GERMAN, ADVANCE
CHECKED BY ITALY.
TEUTON ALLIES HAVE STARTED
A THIRD WEDGE INTO THE
ITALIAN LINES.
ALLIES ARE SENDING AID
On the Russian Front the Germans in
Their Continued Evacuation Have
Withdrawn From Entire Wer-
der Peninsula.

New York.-From the head of the
Gulf OF Triest northward along tue
lsonzo TO beyond Tolmno. and thence
westward through the Carnia Alps re
Gion TO the Ploecken pass, forming
the eastern and northeastern bound
aries OF the Austro-Italian war front,
the Germans and Austro.Hungarian
troops are operating swiftly and
strongly against tn Italians in an en-
deavor TO crush General Cadorna's
forces
Already the Italians, according 10
the German official communication,
are standing before the town of Udine,
the former grand headquarters of the
Italian army. after having been driy-
en- on past Cividale In the press
westward from Gorilla the Germans
have captured Commons. 10 miles
southeast OF Udinc. and the entire
Italian line southwark TO the head
OF the Adriatic is reported in retreat.
In addition TO the wedges driven into
the Italian front III the east and
northeast the Teuton allies have
started a third wedge In the north
through Ploecken Pass. their hope rvi-
IDENTIFY being to cut OF tie retreat OF
the greater portion of General CaGor.
mas armies moving west and south
west. The Italian commander In
chief. however, reports that Ms meu
are checking the advance In tint, r.
gion. Evidently the weakness among
the Italians has been overcome. n
Cadorna SAYS thar All movements or
dered nv tn General Star now ar.
beinE carried out in regular order.
and that the Italians are fulalling
their duty by keeping in check tae
enemy's advance into the plains"
Meanwhile. in order 10 aid the ltal
ians in their hour of trouble. Grcat
Britain and France are preparing IL
lend inncd. tie aid. and II IS possible
that already troops are being has.
ened across the western Italian from
tier and by way Of Turin and Milan
To the battle frents IN the east
On the western front In France and
Belgium little fighting has taken place
except in the nature OF bombardinents
although on the Nerdun front the Ger.
mans. in an attack near Chaumc wood.
captured portion OF a French trench.
Later. however. they were driven aul
from the most of IT,
On the Russian front the Germans
In their continued evacuation have
withdrawn from the entire Werder
peninsula. projecting into the Moon
Sound in the Gulf Of Riga. II is pos
sihle TO land further forces last week
caused the decision to withdraw tn.
troops.
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CHAPTER V.
Mr.. Brown OF New York.

In another moment slight. why
man. wei. along IN the thirties. came
bre"2ily into the room The first glance
told that he was an American. His
nervous aleItuess. his assurance. the
slightly slouchy hut nevertheless az
-resSi1c manner in which he held him.
self. differentiated him unmistakahly
from the otbcr men In Ethel's sitt.n-
room
Guy rose 10 greet him. He hfd ia
vited the American to Join the PARTY.
for cay WAS almost ike ole OF S.r
GEORGES family
Hello. Charlie" lie exclaimed with
undo0bted enthusiasm
And straightWdY he introduced the
newcomer Il Ethel Wi'ou9hhy. II
whom, as hostess. Guy iufaG.oN tarue!
irSt.
You remember my motarrs" Gay
astet him thch.
You bet do Mr. Brown sud
heartily rs h. shook hands With til
smiling l#5f su#an't W. have a bull
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SYNOPSIS.

Georgy Wagstan. daughter OF Sir
George. of the British admiralty. hints at
"A la!son between her goVeruess Ethel
Willoughby. and Henry Streetm8n Ethel
denies It Henry Streetman calls on Ethel
and while waiting for her talks to Rrews-
ter Sir Georges butler who is II German
spy. about his failure to get at admiralty
papers in Sir Georges possession. lie
phones TO German secret service head
quarters Streetmau. the German spy. an1
Roeder talias Brewster. the butlvrl ara
discussing the possibility uf WI. When
Ethel appears he tries to force her t. 1t
from Sir George knowledge of the sail NJ
orders to the British fleet. Though she
believes him French instead Of a Ger
man spy. she refuses until he threatens
Ger. She begs him to announce their Sc
cret marriage. as GeorEy Is suspicious
but he puts her OF. At ten GeorEX aud
ncr lover. Guy Falconcr. tease Str George
and Streetman makes an awkwtr3 at-
tempt to talk politics.
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You talk strangely, sir. for an Eng
lishman,' he told Streetman But his
manifest reproof seemed lost upon
That gentleman
My nationality does not blind me
to the facts" the spy said hastily
4 admire the Germans i'll lots of
ways" Charlie Brown continued. In
what WAS really only "A futile effort to
appear neutral. At All the arts and
sciences they're wonders And It's
eiueh they've got great military ma
chine"
The most marvellous in the world"
Streetman agreed with him heartily.
Charlie Brown set his empty teacup
on the table
You're dead right there" he as
~cns,d why back in New York
know waiter ut Luechow's--bully
German pl1ee,-who was telling me
one day how Germany had everything
doped out II war came he'd chase
back 10 his home town-go To his ar
Hory and IN his locker. number 256,
he'd fn1 his uniform. his shoes. his
gun properly oiled some of that dried
pra soup. fresh water in his canteeni
They've been putting fresh water in
those cdutcenS every day for two
Years past III fact, every thing sol
der needs would he there waiting for
I'm Then he'd march down to the
station and In Il couple OF hours he and
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hHHareaS n thousands like Aim would
he III IN tHIe front Nov. You We
-ot to hand it 10 country that's got
II ~ PLANNED OUT Ike thaf."
BY George. You have" said Guy
Falsauer. He had listened like the
others, with increasing wonder ~ ths
Ameeiean told his story
II l,H- ud were oniy prepared. too.
alou. similar lines" Ethel vii
laushPy said She did not finish her
remark There WIS no need 90 that.
far The VAN wish thatlay behind her
words was on.y too evident TO them
all
"Bnt She isu't prepared-not the
least hit She. Sir George" Char
le Brown turned to The member Of the
rritsh. admiralty rs man who could
easily back mp his statement in an au,
thoritativc fashion
Sir George Na-StaN youchsafel an
eHtEmIte smile. He WIS. to he sure.
vitaEy Interested in everything the
newspaper man had said Eat he had
IA iatoat.on OF allowing himself 10 he
startled into making any INGENIOUS
admission.
II You don't mind, sir. should pre-
fer merely 90 listen he said quietly.
Il rrt Won BROWN renI.od Win -
Quick nod af UNDERSTANDING ..r,orco
If habit makes me al; Questions 7
mess thourht Was f1ter,io,.i,,,
vuu. And taking ON. his cioarattc
c4Se he asked rfhaI.s nerrois.for ~
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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

London-The German railways are
laced with a great shortage OF fuel
and drastic limitation of traffic has
begun. according to reports reaching
here. The railroads propose to levy
4 excess fares on express trains so as
Ito discourage all except unavoidable
business journeys. A large number of
fast trains have been eliminated from
war time tables. The Wurtemburg
%~~il charge heavy excess
firday after
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

the brakes on. II you skid. it's just
private tea party. and that ends it
You greatly relieve me. Sir George
Wagstatr said, smiling "Rut I'll try
not to-skid-as ven put it
Then that's all right" the Ameri-
can declared.
And. speaking OF tea. won't You
have someT' Ethel asked him.
You bet will" he responded in
his Yankee vernacular. And lie stepped
quickly to the table behind which she
sat. It's great habit. tea." he dl-
lated. as he took the cup from her.
I'm going 10 Introduce 1t at the
knickerbocker bar when get back.
Its got cocktails skinned a mile" lie
said fervently.
odd man, what are you doing over
hereT Guy inquired.
OH Just shopping around. The
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
CHAPTER iV-Continucd.

"You really ought TO see H. PlaY
Sir George, the irrcp-rssihle Guy re
marked. He was always ready t.
back up GeorSy in any deyIluy sic
might embark upon
Yes, 1t deals with ctr next war.
that young lady added
AS il n playwright knew anything
Of that. her father Scofed
It's horribly insulting 10 Us Erit.
ons." Mrs Fnlreuer remarked
Drives in a lot Of home truths and
gives us English 4 fearful RAGING,
Guy added cheerfully
Sir George looked nj him somewhat
suspiciously
who wrote It? BERNARD shaw"
he inquired And there was much re
proof in his tone TO him. shaw was
like a red rag TO bull
Il don't know who wrote IT,"
Georgy said carelessly. Il never can
remember the beasts names"
1T seemed to me To present n very
striking picture OF what may very
likely happen" Henry Strcetman in
terpoSed
Mrs. Falconer turned II him In as
constituent She did not think tia.
anyone in his senses could have taken
that silly play seriously.
You don't mean you really believe
there Is going 10 be war rigSt ever
there on the continent" she exclaimed
Il do. rather, And fancy ST.
George agrees with me-den't YOU
Sir George" the willy Streetman ven
tured He was determined that il he
did not succeed In forcing Sir Georges
hand he would at least give hin
run for his money.
Sir George looked bored
Really. sir, should prefer not -
discuss that matter" he said once
more.
Genrgy laughed gayly.
when father puts on his mantle
NJ dignity like that. II means serious
business, she observed And there
was deal of truth in her statement.
frivolous rs she seemed But Georsl
was no fool She had nor lived Wa
her father close upon eighteen years
for nothing. She knew HHefflr@'y
how Ia interpret lis every manner
"Eut why should there be war. even
II an Austrian duke did get Killed ~
some Serbian or otherf" Mrs -
'encr asked "0f course Eve=oe'y |
seen the headlines" Sic FASTENED H. +
add. TO disclaim any such r'ebe.an +
paS'lme as the reading OF newspapers
"Behind that assassination there Is |
much of International politics and d |
plomacy,' Sir George explained "Iu |
fact. It's rather a long story"
Then, father. don't tell It." his sar- /
castle daughter hantered Her plea T
however. WAS entirely superfiuous Sir
George had not the slightest intention
# committing such IN lndiscretion
But Guy Fnlconer was ready enough
to mir his opinions.
"oh, It's not Just Austria and Ser
bin - he said confidently. The trouble
is that Germany is patiing Austria on
The back, and whispering. Don't give
IN. old ladyf And Russia Is saving.
Serbia. old girl. you're dead right.
Wen back YOU And there You are"
"Georgy-you're not having any
ica,' Ethel observed.
"th' | don't want any. IL | did.
"a ask for it," Miss Wagstaff said.
Tea, mother" Guy inquired OF his
ioting parent Their discussion of
he subject uppermost In the minds OF
III had driven even the important mat
er OF tea completely out OF his mind
None for me. thanks" Mrs. Fal. /,
'oner replied. 1--WE quite outgrown
t--ever since I came back from the
states" The others looked aghast at
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
/, R/L1z1RD U1UTZU,

her astounding confession re thor
1ugheoing Britshers such Il remark
borders close upon leSe majestic
And then Brewster announced an
other caller.
Mr., Charles Brown." he pronounced
in his best mauuer-n somewhat Su.
perfnouS statement. perhaps. because
all OF Rrewster's manners were OF the
best
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

Stockhom.-M. ]. Widen. president
of the second Chamber aud former
minister of the interior. who was
charged by King Gustav with the for
nation OF cabinet. has replied that
he is unable TO accomplish the task
The King now has invited the Liberal
leader, Professor Eden. TO organize
a ministry.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
Pershing Visits Lines.

American Training Camp in France
General Pershins has gone on a
tour OF inspection of the lines OF CON
munication, which is expected to &C
cupy several DAYS. The French gov.
eminent has placed at his disposal a
private railway car. so constructed
that an automobile may be carried in
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
To Lake unclaimcd Cash

Neutrality-suspicious. Shelton WI
rams. controller OF the treasury, says
he is In favor of legislation by which
unclaimed bank deposits held in ma
tional banks be paid 10 the govern
. ment for use in the conduct Of the
'war. These deposits are said to to.
tai approximately $4,000 600
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
AMERICA RESPONDS
ANO WILL RESPOND
EXPANDING WORK OF THE Y. NJ.
c. a. BRINGS IT INTO CONTACT
WITH MILLIONS MORE MEN
THAN EVER BEFORE.

By John r. Mott, General Secretary.
On my return from Russia am
profoundly impressed by the splendid
manner in which the American Asso-
cations and their friends have risen
up TO the wonderful opportunity
which opened before us when Ameri-
ca was drawn into the world war The
day this momentous step was taken
by our Government ! assured Presi-
dent Wilson that the whole Associa.
ton Brotherhood was at his disposal
for the service of the men who would
soon be called to the colors and for
strengthening the hands of the nation
In this momentous nour in any other
ways which he might indicate.
Before | started across the Pacific
on the Special Mission on which he
sent me, / joined with the secretarial
and other leaders of our Movement
in facing up to the new responsibility.
When we contemplated the securing
OF fund of at least three million
dollars. il WAS stated that this much
money would be- needed to enable the
American Associations to serve
number OF enlisted men greater than
they were serving IN the entire mem
bersAp OF these Associations after
slNtS years o. history
70 my amazement | find that in
connection with our Army and Navy
We are already ministering to fully
twice is many men and boys as we
have been serving i'm our regular
membership. Thus IN sense we are
bringing our principles and spirit TO
bear upon a body oc men three-fold
greater than we were touching six
months ago In other words. we have
quickened our pace and enlarged our
eatraaeh te do. rs ii were. three years
work in one
~ great expansion mas been
rlade possible by four factors. In
the urst place. The Association lead
ers have ua.tedlv and without besita
ton recognized and accepted the new
and growing responsibility. In the
eecord place. men by the thousands.
including large numbers of tAe finest
laymen OF the country. have gladly
accepted the call to serve either az
employed officers or as voluntary
workers, in order that the great task
might be promptly and worthiIy per
formed. This constitutes one of the
most inspiring illustrations OF the
true Association spirit-the spirit of
Christlike service-in the history OF
the Brotherhood In the third place
the members and friends of the Asso-
Citations have given their money with
characteristic generosity and convic
ton. Apparently their gifts in re
Spouse TO the appeal for three mil
lion dollars will aggregate not far
from twice that figure Moreover.
there are unmistakable evidences OF
the free and efficient working OF
fourth factor-the superhuman Spirit
Of Christ-in answer to the interces-
sion of many.
In these crowded months OF glorious
life. as We have tried in some meas
ure TO overtake the daily widening
opportunity among the American
troops at home, almost unbelievable.
houndless opportunities have been
thrust upon US overseas. When we
asked for three million dollars to be
expended by the end of the year 1917.
u2'S We "Ou4u oe cdileu upon 10 serve
gnncidarD h1a har Of
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
VIII Elk PrLces Of Oil

Washington.-Tho Fuel Administra.
ton soon will assume regulation o.
the country's oil supply az well as
coal. The price which the govern,
ment has not now tie power to reach.
probably will be fixed ~ voluntary
agreement. as in the case OF copper
and steel
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01
War Board Formed.

Montreal.-To secure greater coon.
Grafton during the war an association
has been formed by the railways OF
Canada at the suggestion OF the gov
eminent
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

Strectman, the German spy. S.r
George Waestaff. B,t.sh naval OIL.
cial, Ethel WiIIouehby, secret VIE Of
Streetman. and others are having tea
at the WagstaH home. The party IS
discussing play.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

You can imagine, perhaps. the
sort Of furore that would be
kicked up by the entrance of a
breezy. slangy, laxative, we'll
informed American newspaper
reporter into typical hieh-class
English tea party, and Of his
effect upon a situation exceed
ingiy tense-when he plunges
into a discussion CT possible war
which the party has been trying
to avoid. Read about Charlie
Brown of New York in this in
stailnent
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needed o,tc. 81 | came over
1t must be very iatrse- sius work.
Ethel Wiuou-hhy observed She was
more tan interested in Guys qdaint
friend. His sort WAS new 10 her And
though mis- breeziue>s might not have
been considered quite good form i'll an
EngIishman, it was quality which
the British find boJh refreshing ana
entertaining in an American.
1T is Interesting Charlie Brown
told her. But you sound rs If you
We're going to interview me; and for
the 10y" Of Mthe-dent!'
"Mho is Nike SIR George inquired
innocently. in his cudcaeer to grasp
the iutricacies OF Mr.. Browns CONVEX
satiou
"0h. he's nm freshman we Americans
swear by" tAe newspaper man replied
Fancy that, How odd Mrs. la.
couer exclaimed She lid not know
that Mr Brown WAS -sppadup now.
since you're newspaper man yau
must know everything eaId Gearzg
WaSstan she quite f8Hcied til
stranger. ana she wanted To lgoN
him better
We'll At least trs 10 convince nv
editor Of that" lie seplie!
Then tell us about Ire war, Wcre
very ignorant We oa read to ac.#
lines. She said. "Father won't al
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CHAPTER vi.
One Of Enoiand's Sons.

Charlie Brown lighted his cigarette
in silence, while he digested Street
mans amazing statement
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

One million dollars Is the goal set
for the Southern Department. which
has made the following record In all
the preceding campaigns:
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

A combined budget OF $s1, 00O, 900 In
dicates the financial obligations that
Will be assumed IL the National War
Work Council. in addition to rendering
full service to the enlisted men enroll
ed in the Army and Navy of the Unit
ed states also accepts the Invitations
so Unexpectedly extended by the mil
itary authorities or recognized leaders
TO serve the soldiers in the Russian
French and Italian armies. These es-
Inmates are the result of careful as
sembling of facts by experienced men
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One combined budget provided for BY
one campaign covering i've distinct
needs obviates the necessity for hvs
campaigns and five agencies calling for
permanent supervision. The merger
fund proposed by the National War
Work Council protects the American
public from additional appeals and pre-
sents duplication Of eGort
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-11-01

'+tt Att ~ fft tIltt'fl N NV ,
If iss.aud has a scrap with Germaav.
tA#t lister trouble VIII stop In ten
minutes; aud every Iris2man tllt COOS
"a tAa front VII lex three Germans =
H#Hhe four I've seen the Irish
nix tbinsS up iu Ncw YORK"
Steretwau subsidized for the moment.
beneath that avalaulhc OF words.
''And you think Germany Is quite
"eeRared II face thase od1sf" Ethel
Wii,oughhy asked tie American.
Not Intentionally" he replied The
Germans have got everything down So
put IN theory that nothlng can stop
them. hut God help 'em IL their thee
ries don't work" There was no mis-
taking where Browns sympathles lay.
Tor, though lie had not by words ex-
pressed his real feelings in the mat
ter at issue. there was fervent ring
in his voice that sufficiently betrayed
his sentiments.
Meanwhile Henry Streetman re-
sarded him with extreme dsfavor
Perhaps for the moment, among all!
those enemies. he momentarily forgot
that his interests required that he
should by no means appear to hold any
opinions that one might not expect In
the most insular of the English
1T seems pity" he said. but Ger
many is the only nation in the world |
that is ready-absolutely ready She |
IS the only nation that can risk war |
with any chance of victory"
His companions looked at him in as
And Sir George Wagstaff
even was stirred out OF the attitude /
IF apathy that he was wont To assume. !