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The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13
MYSTIC NUMB ER WINS SOLDIER
 PRIZE
(Ey United Pressl

ROME, Oct. 12. - A black haired soldier dropped into the state lottery office at Brescia, hesitating before the busy clerk vainly trying to think of lucky numbers"
 70, play on your wound, it may bring you luck" advised the impatient clerk, glancing at the silver tape on the soldiers arm, which indicated that he had been wounded at the front"
 The clerk got out the sOothsaying book and between them they inter- preted the wound in lucky numbers" ;" The date and zone of the battle, the nature of the bullet and the feelings of the victim, all had their numerical equivalents.
 q don't want to win for myself" the soldier remarked I'm thinking of Maria and the youngsters. Think of what the money would mean to them. Madonna mia, bless my num- bers."
 The soldier risked forty cents on the magic formula, far more than he really could afford. Say. just jot my numbers down and send my winnings to my wife and babies, if l don't come back from the Carso," he told the lot tery man. The clerk jotted the sol dier's numbers in a note book and turned to several talkative peasants.
 The drawings were later held under the eye of Italian OfficiaIdom. The next day the clerk remembered the soldier and referring to his notebook, discovered that the wounded stranger had won $5,000.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13
The Girl Who
 Was a Soldier Boy
HouU / Went "Ouer There" With Pershing's Diuision
 By HAZEL CARTER

Mrs. Hazel Carter of Douglas, Ariz-, is a young woman, twenty two, whose young husband, Corpo- ral John J. Carter of the United States army, was ordered to France with the Pershing expedition.
 Determined to accompany him, she obtained a soldiers uniform and fell in as a private on his de- parture. She was five days at sea on the transport before she was dis covered and was ret',.ned home against her wishes.
 Copyright 1917 by Bell Syndicate. Inc.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

stand. By the way" turning to me. what are they going to do with you"
 "How do 1 knOw?" l replied.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

Of the 26 slackers recently arrested at Anchorage, twenty-one were bound over to the grand jury by Commission CT David, one was discharged and four were held pending further investiga- tion. The bail of those bound over was fixed at s2,50O each, and ten of them secured freedom by securing the required bond. The four held for in- vestigation claimed to be over 31 years of age, but had no papers to prove their age.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

The Royal Grill, in Douglas, called the firemen to the first blaze in the town in six months. The fire had start ed in some burlap and worked it's way and beenup into the attic, making it difficult to reach. However, a hole was chopped in the roof. after which no difficulty was experienced.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

George Edgecomb, of Fairbanks, was recently travelling at night in his big Cadillac, in which were seven pas sengers. He ran the wheels to near the edge of the trail and the car cap sized and rolled down into a canyon. None of the passengers were hurt, but the car was badly wrecked.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

Heather wool mix knitting yarn for warm jumbo Overcoat sweaters, non shrinkable, inconspicuous colors for Red Cross Army work; 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 pound bales, S2 a pound postpaid or express; Grays and khakis. S2 to S3 pound. Societies and dealers supplied. Becker, Amsterdam, N. Y.t
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-13

For light taxi work telephone the Alaskan Hotel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
ANOTHER STORM IN SOUTH
Five White People and Nine Negroes
Were Killed in Storm Which Swept
Through Petrie, Ala.

Montgomery, Ala, March Is
Five white persons and several
negroes were killed in a storm at
Petrie, Ala, last night, according TO
reports received here today Every
house in Petrie, which is forty-eight
miles south Of Montgomery, was
blown down Several houses were
blown down at Providence, Shady
Grove and Ansley.
Every building in the town, includ-
ing the Atlantic Coast Line depot,
three churches and the school were
carried away.
The storm practically destroyed the
crops between Providence and Petrey
and tore down buildings in Provi-
dence, where several persons were in
jured and considerable live stock
killed
Relief parties have gone to the
scene from La Pine and Luverne.
Petrey has q population OF about ESQ.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
SERVICE MEN RE-ENLIsTING
Regulars Are Getting Many Recruits
Through Chicago Offices-Are
Breaking Former Records.

Chicago, March 29.-Army and
navy recruiting gained considerable
impetus today, and from indications
yesterdays record, which was the
highest Of the year, viii be excelled-
Sixty recruits were accepted This
number, however, does not include
men who were accepted for the avia-
ton or submarine service, or for the
officers reserve corps.
The majority Of the men applying
for enlistment in the regular army
were service men, having been in the
Spanish-American War, or stationed
along the border or at Vera Cruz.
ORecruiting officers and patriotic or
CARNATIONS were today resorting to
various means OF stirring up a mar
tiaI spirit Motor cars carrying re-
cruiting officers and soldiers did ad-
vertising work through the loop. High
school cadets, led by bands, paraded,
and naval reserves from the Great
Lakes station were stationed at the
various recruiting headquarters or dis
tributing literature.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
VETERANS OF 1893 CALLED
Officials of Organization Expect to
Offer Government 15o, 600 Expert
enced and Trained Men.

Washington, March 31-veterans
of the Spanish War were called upon
today to show their patriotism and
loyalty in the present crisis with Ger
many in an appeal by their COM
mander-in-chief, D.. V. Chisholm, an
nouncing that he expects to raise
troops in each state to, be offered to
the government for protection against
any foreign foe as soon as Congress
defines some program"
1T is the intention of the national
headquarters" said the appeal. "to
recruit, if necessary, companies in
every department composed of ex-
perienced men, to be officered from
our organization, whose services will
be rendered to the government.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
cAPPER is READY TO FIGHT
Governor Tells Methodist Conferences
That United States Must Defend
Its Honor From Kaiser.

Topeka-GoVernor Capper sounded
the tocsin of war today. In an address
at the Methodist Episcopal conference
he declared that I'VE must defend our
selves against the murderous assaults
on human life and human rights" by
the German kaiser. He also pledged
Kansas people to stand behind PFesi-
dent Wilson in his dealing with the
German situation, and said this state
would give fine account of itself If
the call came for the defense of nation
al interests and the rights of human
ity.
The governors speech created
profound sensation among the Metho-
dist ministers and laymen, on account
of his long and continued pronounced
attitude against war and against
militarism and preparedness. In his
speech, referring to the present crisis,
Governor Capper said:
'T believe this to be the hour Of
greatest trial in our existence as ma
tion-the gravest crisis that ever has
confronted US. We must keep our
heads. We must not be stampeded by
passion, nor by rash counsel. Above
all things we must stand together.
What the situation calls for in this
emergency is that we should stand by
the president and his programme. He
ought to know best what our course
should be at this critical moment. The
action of the president and of congress
warrants our confidence-our conf
dence that they will not permit this
nation to be committed to any wild
schemes of mlitarism, nor to an Excess
sive and extravagant military policy
"Kansans abhor war. They have
been and will continue to be stanch
advocates of peace. But first of all we
are loyal Americans, and 1 know that
irrespective of birthplace and regard
less of party utilization or of political
creeds, we will uphold the president in
this crisis and give loyal support to the
government at Washington.
1.-THE flag has a deep and holp mean
ing to every Kansan No Kansan has
ever flinched in his duty as patriotic
American, and never will As a state
we shall acQuiesce in whatever may be
the wishes of the national government.
And whenever the call may come, and
whatever the order may be for the pro-
lection and defense of national inter
ests and the rights of humanity, Kan
sas will respond unitedly, promptly
Loyalty, fearless1y and fervently. God
help US in this trying hour"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

B. F. Bonner and r. ". Wier,
Houston, Tex, 1umbermen, have pur-
chased the pine timber off 81, 900 acres
Of land from the Lutcher & Moore
Lumber Company of Orange. The
consideration is said to be nearly S12,-
100000. The lands are situated in
Sabine and Newton counties, Tex.
Under the leadership Of their COM
manding officer, Col. A. n. Tuthill.
every officer of the First Arizona In
fantry has signed a pledge TO abstain
from alcoholic liquors during the Pc
Rod OF their service.
-Singly and by twos and threes,
thousands OF German reserTists have
been moving out OF Chicago and the
Central Western states IN the last two
weeks toward the Mexican border. by
routes designed to conceal their des-
tination. Many Of them have entered
Mexico by way OF Fl Paso and Browns
vile.
Passengers arriving at Juarez,
Mex, by train reported that the fear
Of an attack by Villa was, passing
away in chihuahua City. following the
news that the rebels were in retreat.
The Danish government has not
replied to the Inquiries FROM Wash
ington regarding the admission Of
armed American merchantmen 20
Danish ports, but the indications are
that It viii follow the example of Hol.
land IN barring them,
"A report that General Marsuis's
troops had been paid with money fur.
nished By Germans on the border was
denied by Czrranza officials, and II
was officially stated that the troops
we're paid IN Mexican gold sent len
Mexico C1ts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
CABINET TO BACK
WILSON SOLIDLY
Formal Action by Congress
Against Germany Expected
Early in Session.
GOVERNMENT HUNTING SPIES
Entire Force of Federal Civilian EN-
pIoyes to Be Made Agents of
Secret Service.

Washington, March 31-The ad-
ministrative branch of the American
government has determined definitely
upon a course of action to meet the
hostility of Germany. While official
announcement is withheld pending the
appearance of President Wilson before
congress, formal recognition OF the
existence of a state of war is expected
to follow soon after the extra session
begins
The President, having decided on
the principal features Of the address
to be delivered to joint session Of
the house and senate, is putting the
document in writing and today he had
a final discussion with his cabinet.
The meeting lasted only an hour and
half, but, with conclusions quickly
made known, time was found for at
ytention to individual departmental
matters. Later the President confer
red briefly with Secretaries Baker and
Daniels
There is said to have been no diff
ference of opinion in the cabinet on
the great question. The Presidents
advisers, as well as official Washing
ton generally, have long since accept
ed it as a fact that war actually is
being waged against the United States.
War Already Waged.
Official belief that Germany is
making war on this nation is based
on the fact that she has taken more
than 24e American lives on the high
seas; has destroyed American ships
\ ~,
of dollars worth of damage as a re-
suit OF German plots in the United
States; has attempted to set on foot
conspiracy with Mexico and Japan
to dismember the republic The be
lief is also held that Germany trium-
plant will constitute future menace
to the peace of the world in general
and the United States in particular.
All to Hunt Spies.
Washington, March 31.-Virtually
the entire force of the federal gov
ernment's civilian employees, approx
mately 100000 men and women, en-
gagged in every. branch of service, has
been summoned to aid the bureau OF
investigation and the secret service
in the detection of spies and the ap-
prehension of persons engaged in
| plots, intrigues or other activities
against the interests of the United
| States.
In addition, the government has
sought the active cooperation of the
police and detective forces of every
town and city of consequence through
out the country Hundreds of letters
requesting such cooperation have
been mailed broadcast by the depart
ment of justice and replies pledging
unstinted aid are coming back in great
numbers by telegraph and mail.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
REVOLUTION IL SPAIN NOW
Royal Decree Issued suspendins Con
stftutionaI Guarantees in All
Provinees-petaiIs Lacking.

London, March sO-The Official Ca
zette at Madrid published today a
decree suspending constitutional
guarantees in all provinces Of the
kingdom, Reuters Madrid CORE
spondent cables.
Washington, March SO-FreQuent
reports from Spain Of widespread
unrest because Of her attitude toward
the war and an almost universal
food shortage made officials at the
State Department receive today's an
nOuncement of the suspension of con-
stitutional guarantees without sur
price. Since the beginning Of the
war there has been internal dissen-
ton as to SPANS attitude in the war.
and the last few months. especially
with the sharpening Of the German
submarine campaign, the food short
age has aggravated the people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
SEIZED THE DUTCH sHIPs7
confiscation by British Authorities
Told of in Reports Circulated at
the National Capital.

Washington, March 29.-Dutch
steamships in British ports were re-
ported here today to have been con-
f1scated by the British government
The information reached here from
q grain house which sold the Dutch
government the grain aboard many
Of the vessels. II could not be con-
irmed at The Netherlands legation.
About forty Dutch ships now are
in ports belonging to Great Britain
and a feet OF fifteen grain carrying
vessels is understood to be on its way
from a Holland port to the United
States Many OF the Dutch ships now
in British ports have been detained
for from six to eight weeks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
WOMEN RIoTING IN CHICAGO

Chicago, March 3L-Food riots,
which last night resulted in the wreck
ing OF a score of kosher butcher shops
in the northwest side ghetto district,
and the arrest of more than fifty
women, broke out again today. Sew
eral shops, closed yesterday after
their fixtures had been demolished
and stocks ruined with kerosene, at
tempted to reopen under police pro
lection, but customers, fearing a repe-
tition of last nights scenes, did their
purchasing elsewhere, or went meat
less.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
APPEALS FOR MAXIMUM CROPS
Secretary Houston Urges Proper At
rention to Seed Selection and
Care of the Crops.

Washington, March 2S.-The farm
ers Of America were appealed to by
Secretary Houston today to Join in ag-
ricultural preparedness measures so
that the country may not be handi-
capped by food shortage in its efforts
to meet the international crisis. Elm
ination of waste, conservation of sur
plus and attainment OF maximum crop
returns were outlined as imperative
steps for strengthening agricultural
resources.
Both for economic and patriotic
reasons" the secretary said in a for
should strive this year for the highest
standard of efficiency in the produc-
ton and conservation Of food"
The secretary's appeal was part of
the campaign undertaken by the De
partment OF Agriculture to mobilize
the Nations agricultural resources.
Mr.. Houston urged particularly that
as means of preventing conspicuous
production wastes" of important staple
cereals, proper attention be given to
the selection and safeguarding of seed
for planting, the preparation OF the
land and the care Of the crop.
'eUnder existing conditions" he said
"eVery precaution should be taken to
reduce production wastes by testing
seed sufficiently in advance to insure
against the planting Of dead seed; to
treat with disinfecting dips all seed
subject to disease that can be pre-
vented, such as the smuts of wheat
barley, oats and rye, the losses from
which are estimated conservatively al
SO million dollars to 500 million dol
lars in the average year; to prepare
especially thoroughly for planting
these vitality important cereal crops
and to care for them as may be neces
sary during the season"
Pointing out that seed stocks are
low, Secretary Houston suggested that
all seed potatoes should be treated fol
scab before planting and that equip
ment for plant spraying should be or
hand.
Preventable potato diseases, the sec
Rotary said, frequently reduce the croI
from so million to 100 million bushels
''Some of the most conspicuous crol
wastes" the statement continued
occur with fruits and vegetables, Of
which in normal years larger quaint
ties usually are grown than the pro
ducers can market profitably."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
GIRL DRIVES BANDITS AWAY
RuIo, Reb., Telephone Operator Routs
Bank Robbers BY Firing of
Her Revolver.

Rulo, Neb., March 3O.-Miss Edna
RayhilI routed band Of bank robbers
here early today. Unable to arouse
the town marshal, Miss RayhiIl, night
telephone operator, went to the front
Of the Exchange building, opposite
the Bank of Rulo, in which the rob-
bers were at work, and fred shot
after shot into the air, until the
craftsmen were frightened from their
work
81 shot so fast they must have
thought a posse was after them, q
she said in telling the story today,
Anyhow, the robbers got nothing.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
nIe In HoteI RIaze

Creston, W. va, March 2s.-Three
men we're burned to death today when
fire destroyed the Stephen Hotel. Gas
leaking into the basement of the
hotel exploded. The dead are: Ernest
Stephen, proprietor; Lindsay Trieher
and Herman Aehl.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
Warn of U-6oats in Atlantic.

Norfolk, vaS March 31.-warning
of the presence of German submarines
in the Atlantic has been issued by
allied warships patroling the coast,
according to reports brought here by
foreign merchant ships
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Washington, March 29.@Rear Ad-
mirsI James H. Oliver, chief Of naval
intelligence, today WAS named By
Secretary Daniels as governor OF the
Danish West Indies, which are to Be
taken over Saturday by the United
States.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Washington. March 3o--Abrogatio1
OF All existing treaties between The
United States and Germany, because
Of Germany's gross violations IN
sinking American ships and taking
American lives"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Stockholm. March s0.-Whi1e No
Official announcement has been made,
the Associated Press has been informed
BY the government leader in the Riks-
dag that King Gustave has accepted
the resignation OF the cabinet
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
nritIeh Need More Men-

London. March 2s.-ImmedIate r.
examination of all men heretofore Re
5ected for military service by medical
urgent step decided upon by the gov
eminent, IN the House OF Commons
today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
German Troops Into Holland.

The Hague, March 2S-Four thou
sand German soldiers have crossed
the line into Holland seeking food. &C
cording to frontier reports here today.
They have been interned at zwolle.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
Aequlth fer suffraae Norr.

London, March 2s-HPremier As
Quith said IN the House Of Commons
today the house would not be unpre-
pared to hear that he and other men,
bers no longer regarded the question
Of woman Suffrage from the stand
point they occupied before the war.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Washington, March edwards TO
two private ship yards for the con
EtructtoE OF additional submarine
ehasers have been made BY the Navy
Department No figures as 70 prices
we're given
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

New Chilean Ambassador Arrives.
Washington, March 29-Dr. Santi-
ago Adunate-Bascunan, the new Chill
can ambassador, arrived here recent
ly with his family. He viii be re-
ceived by President Wilson within q
few days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Vancouver. B. c, March ga dis.
patch to the Canadian News ron
Toxic says German raider has
sunk q Japanssse EaTshsp n tie
South Pacific TIE names Of the va
ssls zere not disclosed
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
Three Rrothern EnIizt.

Spokane, Wash, March zs-An
three sons OF Ex-Governor n. z Hay
have enlisted in the national guard
OF have signified their intention O.
doing so at once.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
Raif and Iake Rates un.

washington, March 31-Increases
OF about per cent in freight rates on
ali classes OF COMMODITIES moving
east and west by way of rail and ship
lines over the Great Lakes went into
effect whEn the Interstate Commerce
Commission declined to suspend tariffs
proposing them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
capture cuban Rebel Army.

Havana, March 31.-VirtuaIIy saII the
soldiers and civilians comprising the
rebel forces of Rigoberto Fernandez
in Oriente province, between five and
six hundred, surrendered to Colonel
Varona at Guantanamo early today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07
Illness Worries the Kaiser.

Berne, March 2s.-Kaiser William
Is suffering from 3 mid form OK
diabetes and Is undergoing treatment
It Honburg according 70 wireless dts
patches received here today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-04-07

Chicago, March 2S.-KErt Ernechs
and Paul Zen. said TO have been
traced from San Francisco to Chicago
81 connection with an Investigation
OF war plots, we're arrested here last
1ight at the union deDa