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The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10
GERMAN I TRADE IN CHINA WAS
 UNSTABLE
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, July 10. - When the war began nearly thirty per cent of the trade of Hong Kong, excluding Chinese native trade, was in the hands of Germans whose business me- thods were considered by many to be most progressive and worthy of emu lation. It now appears from the in vestigation of enemy firms that the methods employed by the Teutons were, despite the great volume of trade, unsOund and unprofitable, ac- cording to the periodical Truth, which publishes an article based on book just written by Dennies K. Moss, a man of long experience in Chinese trade, and one of the liquidators of enemy firms in Hong Kong.
 'The knowledge gained from the 1iquidations is summed up by Mir Moss as being. mainly, a more com plete knowledge of how not to do busi- ness, says Truth. Instead of the NtANthbiV iNH'blio All U tihlllB lltlbOua which some people expected, the mer. chants and accountants in charge of the windings-up discovered practically nothing but evidence unmistakable, conclusive evidence of the un. soundness and unprofitableness of the lines on which the Germans did busi- ness. Nearly thirty per cent of the trade of Hong Kong (excluding Chi nese native trade) was in their hands, but they did not make One-twentieth of the profits of the British-indeed, more than one British firm there makes for itself net profits equal to those of all the German firms Jumped together. The great aim of the lat ter was to have a big turnover, no mat ter whether there was any profit or not.
 As an instance of this on the export side, one firm had built up a turnover of $4,000,000 a year in silk, but only covered the cost of running the de partment All engaged in cut throat competition, not merely against Brit ish rivals, but against one another, and even in the handling of their own German and Austrian manufactures. In the main, however, the goods they sold to the Chinese - giving danger. ously long credits consisted of Manchester and Bradford goods, for though the plums of that trade in
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10
FOR SALE.

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The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

Second baseman Cooney. of Omaha, won for himself a place in the base. ball h Il of fame in a recent Sunday game Eith Denver by making one of those arrest Of baseball records -- a triple lay unassisted. In the history of org nized baseball only eight others have won for themselves that distinc ton f,pm the time Paul Hines staged the initial triple performance on the old Providence team on May 8, 1878 to the present time.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10
PERSONAL GOSSIP ABOUT
 WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

The cutter Unalaga will leave Val. dez on Thursday to register the west. ward cannery employees. The Orea, Canoe Pass, Carlisle and Stevens creek canneries, as we'll as the resi- dents of Eyak and Allen will register with Dr. w. II. Chase and Commis. sioner E. F. Medley.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

A party of forest service men will spend the summer in the region of Shrimp bay and Traitor cove in south eastern Alaska for the purpose of cruising the timber in that section in connection with the application of a large body of timber owners there for the erection of large pulp mill
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

The funeral of the late James Grady took place this afternoon and was largely attended by his former asso- ciates in the Copper River X North western railroad shops. Services were conducted at Lambert's under. taking parlors by Rev. F. P. Ziegler
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

For some unknown reason. Oliver Willard, the great Pacific coast and Olympic club long distance runner, constantly is referred to as having run his last race" After placing sec ond to flames Kohlemainen in the ama-Pacific International Exposl- tion. Marathon run in 1915. it was stated that Willard had probably run his last race. After every race since that time the probable exit of the Olympian from competition has been heralded. Willard says nothing, but has bobbed up as an entrant in almost every race of importance since that time, and usually has run off with the first honors. He is now figuring on entering the annual Dipsea event over in Marin county. which is con sidered one of the mos trying modi- fled Marathon courses in the world.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

eve will have a football team at the Oregon Agricultural College next fall, even + we have to fill some of the po- sitiona with women," said J. A. Pipal, head coach of the college, recently. Althol ;h Pipal laughed when he men tioned the women as gridiron stars, he ind .cated that he meant what he said N 1en he declared there would be an Az ie team this year.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

Automobiles are so numerous in Juneau that they have become a nui- sance. They rush in such numbers to the dock when steamers arrive that complaints are being made against this annoying practice.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

The Ageies are more fortunate than the University of Oregon in that sev- eral Of last years team hope to re- turn e school, while all the Oregon team has been called to the colors Dick Williams, alternate guard last year, Captain Newman and former Captain Bissett, Bakerfield men, are planning to return if not drafted.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

The sailing of the steamer Jefferson from Seattle. scheduled for July 19. has been cancelled, and she will not leave there until July 31.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

Mrs w. L. Spear of Skagway has an apple tree on her premises which was recently loaded with blossoms
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10
FOR SALE.

Monarch range, six-hoIe, with coils and extra five-gailon tank; for sale cheap if bought at once. kendriek.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-07-10

FOR SALE-16ft. dory, 5000, In- quire Cordova Contracting Co. opp osite Games Tailor Shop. Second St
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
BUSH AND JAMESON
TURN DOWN GRFFS
Mack's Twirler InVincible and
Wee 0ut6elder Lame.

Too much Joe Bush on the mound
and Cuckoo" Jameson in the feld
brought about the downfall Of the
Grifs in their second skirmish with
the Philadelphia Athletics. Bush,
who was invincible when he had to
be, COPIED handily, 3 to o.
With two down in the seventh,
Mayer doubled to left, and when
Gooch followed with a single to the
same place. Jameson let the drive go
through him. Meyer scored. That
was enough to decide the victory,
anyway, for the Griffs could do moth
ing with Bush's offerings in the pinch.
Just for good measure, the Mack
men drove Du Mont from the hill in
the eighth. With two down, Strunk
singled and stole. Bodie tripled over
head. and came over on
Bates single to left
The home boys had several chances
to score-that is. they resembled
chances-but Bush was always on the
Job, and no runs resulted. Therefore,
the answer follows:
The Washington times., 1917-06-22

because the fiery manager exploded a
couple Of times and then is alleged to
have listened to certain advisers whose
advice was not good. He repudiated
certain scurrilous newspaper inter-
views" and now the interviewers are on
his heels.
With no especial brief for Byron
Bancroft johnson. 1t must be admitted
here that the situation now facing the
National League cannot be imagined as
facing its rival Ban knows how to han
die things better.
Same Old Policy.
The National League is apparently
running along on its same old policy Of
secrecy where the public is concerned.
Garry Hermann made an excellent wit
ness before the United States court in
Philadelphia. upholding successfully the
old claim that baseball Is honest TO
the core" It is unfortunate that Presi-
dent Tener and his associates could not
have pursued as successful a course re-
gsrding the charges OF John J. McGraw.
Last October a scandal ensued during
the final series between the New York
and Brooklyn clubs. charges being made
by McGraw that his team laid down TO
the Dodgers" Much was promised by
the lords Of baseball. but nothing ever
came Of it.
The incident is closed" said the
board Of directors at the annual meet
ing.
Again IL IL Heard.
Last week in Pittsburgh McGraw
was alleged to have accused Presi-
dent Tener of being a manipulation
of the pennsnt race to favor the
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
OIOUGHLN ENRAGES
WASHINGTON RIOTERS
They Scream When He Banishes
Mcbride From Field.

= Ban Johnson's umpires are always
said TO be perfect, but Washington
fans hardly believe that O'LJugnIln
and Hildebrand are worthy Of mis-
remark. Both were subjects o. m".'h
bitter criticism in yesterday game.
OLoughlin, working behind the
plate, called strikes q foot wide OF
the plate and balls wheo ri2ht Dver
the heart OF the platter. lie erred
constantly and impartia!Iy, both
teams suffering in turn.
George tiC Bride attempted 20 2rc-
test one OF OLoughlin's 5a1 decis
ions. AMI "as banishei from the
field amid a chorus OF cribs from
the the fans.
Hildebrand horned in with two de-
cisions in the field that brought
shouts from the fans.
According to the bugs, Evans and
Moriarty are the reIly capable pair
of officials now toi!Ing for Ban John
son.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22

Philadelphia club. He added much
characteristic pepper OF a personal
nature. Again is heard the league
board Of directors, The incident Is
closed"
But the mistake made was that, to
escape an investigation that the fans
would understand. the four baseball
writers who quoted McGraw were not
examined. When McGraw's repudia-
ton was made public, the newspaper
men. quite as honorable as McGraw
or the National Leagues board OF
directors, were made falsiiers in the
eyes OF the fans.
So the incident is not closed.
Baseball Il Honest.
Baseball is honest. 1t Is not proved
by the claims OF the promoters. It
is proved by the steadfast sincerity
of the country's baseball writers who
continue to describe It.
In selecting the baseball writers of
New York to act as scapegoAts for
the National League the magnates
be done.
The average baseball man, mag
nate, manager, or player, labors I'M
der the insane belief that without
baseball, the baseball writer would
starve. Therefore, IL is frequently
implied that he should overlook many
things.
Out OF personal friendship many
things are overlooked. A friend IL q
friend anywhere in any line. But II
the National League, or any other
league, hopes to elevate itself at the
expense Of the newspapers land the
writer's represent newspspers), de-
feat stares it in the face.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
GOLF and TENNIS
PLAYERS AID FUND
Gifith's Sum for Bats and
Balls Grows Steadily.
PROFESSIONALS ARE IN Line
Columbia Country Clubmen Help
Materially for Soldiers in France.

Golf and tennis players in the
city are doing their bit in helping
out on the Bat and Bali fund.
More than $4,000 has been raised by
Clark Griffith for the purchase OF
baseball supplies in the form of bats
and balls for the soldiers in France.
All OF the golf professionals here,
which includes Fred Mcleod, Jack
Burgess, Howard Beckett, Jimmy
Spencer and Dave Burgess, have
kicked in for the fund.
Columbia Men Give.
Columbia Country Club golfers in
large numbers have contributed in
sums ranging from the usual two
bits 90 five iron men.
Tennis players are not backward
in giving their offering for bats and
balls. Connie Doyle, H. T. Shannon,
Al Howard, and Charles Slater have
already come across. When II Is gen
orally known that the tennis men are
contributing further additions are
expected.
List L. Large One.
The list OF golfers to be printed
in the honor roll gotten out by Grif-
fifth is a large one. Among the prom
inent golf players who have sent in
sums are: DR.. L. L. Harlan, Cy
Cummings, Frank Phelps, L. Nc
Loughlin, John Let's, John Weaver,
E. F. Colliday, G. S. Appleman, DR..
R. J. W. Brown, E. c. Graves, Ar
thur Moses, F. ]. Hopkins. G. T.
Simpson, George p. James, A. r. Mac
Kenzie, Eugene Colt, Z. w. seibold,
D. K. Jackson, A. B. Shelton, Robert
Milburn, J. 7. Moffitt, W. L. SWORN
stedt, John Britton, B. B. Hunt, Sid
ney West, John T. Slavin, P. J. But
Ter, Emmons S. Smith, A. L. Thur
man, Robert Corby, W. H. West, and
z. G. Thompson.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
CRANE RELEASED TO
MINNEAPOLIS NILLERS
Light-Hitting ShOrtstOp Fails on
His Third Trial.

The FIRST Griffman to be dropped from
the roster since the campaign started Is
Sam Crane. who has been released to
the Minneapolis club Of the American
Association. Manager Griffith finally
admitted the batting weakness Of the
fast-helding shortstop. and let him go.
Crane has now had three trials in fast
company. two with the Athletics, and
one with the Griffmen. falling each time
because o. inability 10 hit II is unlike
ly that he will again be seen in the big
show.
Last year Crane starred for Jack
Dunn's Baltimore Orioles, and was
eagerly snapped up by Manager Griffith.
who gave money and players for him.
Alva Williams. Turner Barber. and
Jack Bentley were sent TO Baltimore in
the deal.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
TO AID RED CROSS
Mrs. Gavin Wants to Win Title on
That Account,

NEW YORK. June EFF Mrs. W.
A. Gavin, OF Bsltusrol. holder OF the
Eastern title and runner-up in 1915
for the national crown, succeeds in
winning the women's metropolitan
golf championship. it is her intention
to play exhibition matches for the
beneft OF the Red Cross.
She reached the hnAl round yester-
day as a result Of defeating Mrs. II.
c. Phipps. Of the home organization.
by the one-sided score of S up and .
to play, and incidentally qualified to
play off for the title with Mrs.
Thomas Hucknall. Of Forest Hill
Field Club.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
DOUBLE-HEADER FOR
GRIFFS TOMORROW
That's How Jack Barry
Greets Cripples in Boston.
BILL MURRAY WILL PLAY
New York Baseball Writers Con-
tinue Hammering McGraW.
BILL MURRAY WILL PLAY
RED CROSS BENEFITS
BYTODAY'S GAME

Today's final game Of the series
between the Washington and Phil
adelphia clubs should prove Of as
sistance to the Red Cross. Fifty
per cent Of the home teams share
of the gate receipts will be do
mated to the organization. Each
member Of the Griffmen will be-
come q member of the Red Cross
and receive his button. Before the
contest begins both ball clubs will
give exhibitions of their military
maneuvers.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22

companies under direction OF the
players.
Il suggest that each club form q
company Of $50 fans" wrote this en-
ergetic father OF the idea which
started real soldering in the AmerI-
can League. Make them members of
the home guard and let the ball play
ers drill them-they giving annual
passes to all those who attend drill
regularly"
Sitting on a\camp stool. with an
other camp stool forming his writing
desk, he wrote his statement some
where near Detroit in the camp OF
the Sixth Engineers, a unit he helped
to organize for the army.
Ia National Game.
Baseball is recognized as the ma
tional game" he declared. "Profes-
sional bsseball-vhich is the game in
its highest perfection-derives its
being. from civic pride. which Is q
full brother OF patriotism.
II think the American League has
stimulated patriotism by its drilling
OF players. The theory we held that
the youth OF the land would be in
spired is being fulfilled. We found
the players liked the drill and were
greatly benefited by IT.
I'm addition to drilling, the Yam
KEGS and Browns donated a large
sum to the use OF the first reserve
regiment OF engineers, which was
formed in New York.
Bought Liberty Bonds.
THE eight clubs OF the American
League have purchased together $780,
600 in Liberty bonds.
These three Incidents show the pa
triotism OF baseball. I would like to
see the patriotism go farther and help
the country train It's new army. The
home guards are being formed
throughout the country. They are
OF mature men from all
walks. Baseball can help by giving
the time OF its players to the drilling
OF these men.
81 also want to advocate more Sun
day baseball in New York, with the
proceeds for war relief.
Fight Sunday Battles.
Battles are fought on Sunday,
forced marches are made on Sunday,
men will bleed and die for their coun-
try on Sunday; men will stand waist
deep in the mud and slime on Sunday;
the chaplains and sisters of mercy
will go about their business as usual
on Sunday.
why should the antiquated blue
laws Of New York prevent the people
from enjoying baseball on Sunday and
loing something to alleviate the suf
ferings OF the boys in Europe?"
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
National League.
GOLF FOR WAR FUND.

CHICAGO, June 22.-Plans for
Liberty" golf tournaments in this
section, to be played on July 4, were
started today by Robert A. Gardner.
former national champion, who will
have charge Of the events, which will
be held under the auspices OF the
United States Golf Association. Each
club in the Chicago district is ex-
pected to put on a war charity tour
nament of some sort and charge an
entrance fee of 81.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
BYRON IN TROUBLE
But wssshman Keeps Strong Tow
line on First Stacker,

ST. LOUIS. June 22.-Police had
70 come TO the rescue OF Lord Byron
after ysSterday'S game. crowd OF
800 fans had to be dispersed by force.
and Byron escorted to a waiting mo-
tor car.
In the seventh inning OF the cincin-
natl game Manager Higgins was ban
iShsd from the field for questioning &
decision. Hardly hHd he disappeared
than Bethel was banished for the same
offense. This enraged the crowd and
threats were hurled at the peppery
umpire
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
TRIES FOR RECORD
Cobb Equals McInnis' Mark for
conaeeutIXe Hlttinn.

DETROIT, June PITY Cobb to-
day will endeavor to set a new sea-
sons record for hitting in consecu-
tive games. He tied the McInn!s rec
ord Of seventeen straight games
Thursday. During his record run
which started at New York May 81 ID,
Ty has made 80 hits for SO bases
in Sc times at bat.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

The Griffmen will make their de-
but in Boston tomorrow with a dou-
bls-header, Jack Barry evidently be-
lieving in picking on cripples. A sec
ond double-header is due in the Hub,
and It will probably be played Mon
day.
When today's game ends at Georgia
avenue, the Griffmen will leave TO-
Boston. They will not again be seen
here till July -. the Indians being
the attraction that day.
The GTihmen are going away bst-
Ting for cellar honors. but their
friends are pulling for them to i'm
prove sufficiently on the road to re-
turn at least in sixth place.
VIII Try Murray.
During the Red Sox series Bill MUIR
ray, the Brown University shortstop,
will be given 4 trial with the Griff-
men. II he makes a good impression,
more especially with the stick, he will
be retained as a regular.
Molly Craft is the lone Griffman not
taken tonight on this swing around
the entire circuit The tall pitcher is
at his home in Portsmouth. Va. nurs-
ing a broken bone in his ankle, the
result Of his injury in Chicago.
Manager Griffith expects to land
several promising young players be-
fore his team comes back to Georgia
avenue, making the scouting trips
himself
Reproductions Stream In.
It's getting to be a case of one re-
pudiation after another in the Ma
tional League. McGraw, in seeking
a way out OF his troubles. has now
rspudiated his first reputation.
According to today's New York Sun,
from confidential sources in Boston it
has been learned that when McGraw
went to New York on Tuesday, he
was informed by those who were
seeking to avoid drastic action
against him that he must either re-
pudiate the alleged interviews or
take the same medicine handed to
Horace Fogel, president of the Phila-
delphia club, a few years ago.
He took the only avenue OF es-
cape-one that cannot but belittle
him and the league in the eyes OF
the public.
Are Bringing Pressure.
Strong pressure is being brought
by many OF McGraw's friends to have
the local newspapers drop the case TO
save McGraw from any further en-
barrassment
Apparently McGraw and the Ma
tional League are anxious to have
the matter die down as speedily as
possible. but the Baseball Writers
Association is determined to force the
matter TO an issue"
Today's New York papers. which
were called "scurrilous" in the Ma
tional Leagues official statement on
the McGraw case, contain bitterly
sarcastic articles concerning McGraw
and the National League.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
Grfmen Faces
TWO CITIES LEAD
New York and Philadelphia Reach
Tennis SemI-Flnals.

ST. MARTINS, Pa, June 22.-Nsv
York has two representatives and
Boston and Philadelphia each one in
the semi-fnal round Of the women's
national patriotic tennis tourney here
today. New York, with Miss Molla
Bjurstedt. national champion. as one
OF its representatives., should take
away the crown in the singles. Mrs.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
SHANKS LOOKS GOOD
Turns In Fine Days Work Afield
Against Maekmen.

Hank shLnks got but one hit in
three attempts in the second game
with the Mackmen, but his work on
the field stamped him as possessing
possibilities for the place.
In the third inning he journeyed
over behind second base, snapped up
Joe Bush'S bounder and got his. man
at hrst.
Lee Gooch slammed a hard one
through the box in the fifth, but
Shsnks was on the Job, Tipping the
pill to Judge in time to beat the
runner.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
BOTH WANT HITTER
Maeks and Indians Are After Eddie
Edmundson.

NEW ORLEANS. June Fiddle
Edmundson. the Pelicans' right fielder,
who is leading the Southern AEsocia-
ton at the bat with a mark Of 1852. Is
q bone Of contention for the Cleve-
land and Philadelphia American
League clubs.
Through Pat Flaherty, Connie Mack
has made an offer for Edmundson,
but Lee Foil. the Cleveland manager.
because OF a working agreement with
the New Orleans club, IL seeking 70
upset Connie Aack's scheme.
Edmunoson, who 10 six feet tall and
very fast. leads the league in doubles
and home runs.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
two CUB PLAYERS TOP
LEAGUES BEST HTTTERS
Doyle and Merkle Have Great
Matinee in Defeating Pirates

When the Cubs lambasted the day
lights out OF the Pirate pitchers yes
terday, Larry Doyle. and Fred Merkle
led the attack. Both WORTHLESS got
three hits out OF three times at bat,
and today gain the honor positions
among the hig league Differs.
There were several WORTHLESS in
yesterdays battles. Here are the
marks of the days best hitters:
The Washington times., 1917-06-22

Gilbert Harvey IL the Phiiadsiphia
survivor. and she viii meet Mia
Bjurstedt this afternoon
Miss vanderhoef. Of New York. and
Miss Eleanor Sears, Of Boston. are
the other semi-nnalistS.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
oRIFFMEN CHATTER.
Last game today until July %.

The GriTs are again in the cellar.
Joe Bush looked as good as ever
he did.
Joe Judge picked up a couple OF low
ones in fine style.
Morgan dropped a perfect peg in
the eighth and Strunk was credited
with a stolen base.
Ping Bodie got a great hand from
the bugs when he tripIed to the left
field corner in the eighth.
Amos strunk refused TO interfere
with Fosters triple, letting Bodie do
all the running and throwing.
Ed Charity came up for Ayers in
the ninth with two out and two on.
but the best he could do was to fly
to strunk.
Du Mont looked like a big Lacquer
for six innings. Then he rapidly
weakened under the strain and was
slammed on the nose
Doc Ayers allowed the first man to
single in the ninth, but he forced
Gooch 10 pop and famed Grover and
Bush in good fashion.
Victory for the home boys today
will allow them to open their road
trip occupying seventh place. The
GrlhS and Nscks are having a tight
little night for the tail-end honors this
season.
The Washington times., 1917-06-22
right sunday BattIeE.
MEL cooeAN ENLIsrs.

Mel Coogan, the New York light
weight. seen at Ardmore in a bout
with Tommy Lowe, has enlisted in
the navy.