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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-08
To Draft Assembly Bill,

The first sitting Of the special commits
sion appointed to draft bill summoning
the RUSSIAN constituent assembly was held
today. After an Introductory speech by
Premier Lvoff. Feodor Kokoshkine, a
leader Of the constitutional democrats,
was appointed president of the commits
sion.
Arrangements are being made here for
the reception of from 200 to 500 dele
gates to the forthcoming congress of
workmen's and soldiers councils from all
parts of Russia. All the members of the
provisional government will be invited to
attend the congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-08
Would Send Gear to Siberia.

LONDON, June 8.-A dispatch to Reu-
ters Telegram Company from Petro-
grad says that at a meeting of the
workmen's section of the workmen's
and soldiers delegates and the Lenin-
lists a vote was passed in favor OF
transferring former Emperor Nicholas
and his family to Kronstadt
In consequence OF the hilarity caused
by alternative proposals by the Lenin-
lists. such as that the imperial pris-
oners be sent to work in the Siberian
gold mines, some groups RETAINED from
voting, says the correspondent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-08
Montana Furnishes Her Quota

Montana is the fifth state in the Union
to fill her quota of recruits for the regu-
lar army. At the close of recruiting yes
for the regulars against a quota of 1872
Total recruiting for the day was low at
1865, New York leading with 3l6 men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-08
Bologna Honors President Wilson,

BOLOGNA, italy, via Paris, June s.
Bologna University, the Oldest and
most celebrated seat Of learning in
Italy. has conferred on President VIII
son an honorary doctrate. The uni
versity was founded by Theodosius ri,
in the year 40 AID
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-08
Test for Printing Teachers.

About fifteen applicants for positions
as teachers of printing in the public
schools of the District Of Columbia
were examined at the Franklin School
TODAY,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
DROWNED WHILE LIN WAY T0
 0RCA

Last evening about o'clock Chas Carlson, a fisherman, was drowned and Axel Anderson and Axel Johnson had narrow escape from meeting a watery grave. The three men left Cordova in a high side dory for Orca, and when off Fleming Spit, about half a mile out in the bay, the boat cap sized
 Johnson had been doing the rowing, Whila Anderson was in tha bAW and Carlson in the stern of the boat The latter leaned over the side of the boat and in an instant they were all pre- Cipitated in the water. Several unsuc- cessful efforts were made to climb on the boat. which was upside down.
 After flOundering around in the cold water for half an hour the launch Star hove in sigh and went to the rescue of the almost perished men. Johnson and Anderson were picked up by the launch, but Carlson could not be found. He was evidently overtaken with cramps and drowned The body is still missing, and search is now being made for it. If it is recovered an inquest will be held.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
GREEK ATTEMPT TS LIFE BY GUN
 ROUTE

A Greek, about p years of age, with an unpronouncable name at tempted to commit suicide at Kenne- colt on Sunday afternoon by blowing off the top of his head He was d we'll dressed young man, and made ap- plication for work at the office of the kennecott Copper Corporation. Upon being informed that there was no em- ployment open, the Greek remarked that life was not worth living unless he secured work. In the presence of several members of the office force he drew a gun from his pocket, which he placed in his mouth, and pulled the trigger. The bullet entered the roof of his mouth and came out at the base of his skull
 The Greek was immediately re- moved to the hospital, where his con dition is serious. As an infection has set in from the powder, it is doubt full ii he will recover from the self inflicted wound.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
JAP TAIN NOLAN TRANSFERRED
 ID STATES

Captain Robert NJ. Nolan, officer in charge of the U. s. military cable and telegraph system for the first d. vision of Alaska. with headquarters at Valdez, has received a telegram stat ing that the chief signal officer has reconimended to the war department that Captain Prosser relieve Nolan. This recommendation is practically the same as an appointment. and Cap tain Prosser has been ordered to re- port about February l. The new ap- pointee has lately been in charge oi the supply depot of the signal corps at Fl Paso. and has just completed the installation of wireless towers at Paso, completing chain of wireless communication along the entire Mexi- can border Captain, then Lieutenant. Prosser. was formerly at Valdez. hay ing occupied the position of officer in charge from 1911 to 1913.
 Captain Nolan has been in Alaska only about a year. but his detail with the signal corps will expire March r. at which time he automatically goes back to his command in the line. and will probably go to the border. Dur ing their stay ill the north Captain and Mrs. Nolan have gained wide circle of friends, who will learn with regret of their early departure.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
URGED ID MAKE CAMPA|CN 0F
 EDUCATION
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. A. - The ac- tiOn on Senator Cummins' resolution to provide for the exclusive consider ation of President Wilson's peace ad dress until all senators have ex- pressed their views, was deferred and the resolution sent to the calendar af- ter two hours debate. Wilson has taken under consideration the sugges- tion that after congress adjourns that he make number of speeches in diff ferent parts of the country in cam paign of education to increase the ideas expressed in his peace speech. The president has reached no conclu- sion and will not do so for several weeks.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
MOTHER LODE |S SHIPPING ORE
 REGULARLY.
Special to Daily Times.)

MCCARTHY, Jan. 22. - The Mother Lode Mining Company loaded and shipped three cars of ore Friday and have twelve cars more loaded at their platform here awaiting cars to move ii and will bring in two or three cars week regularly. They have oyer four hundred tons III bunkers at the mine and the mine is producing high grade ore faster than the bunkers can handle 1t and as to the milling ore, there seems to be no end to it The writer visited this mine last week foi other Bonanza. They are working on the same mountain and the same lead
 John Nichols, Pete Brenwick and Dick Woodman arrived from Chisana with dog teams. They were five days no prov,.,onss pro @ A skins out ssD on wild aia meat till staples arrive there.
 A hiyu smoker was given at the A. E. hall Monday night. and the affair was a pleasure to all, though Tom Eckstrom couldn't tell something he didn't know even under oath.
 The Blum, O'Neil Company. of Cor dova. have decided to open a large general merchandise store in Me f 'ur h in, hn F,,t the busy section of Alaska, and the big business men admit it.
 Grant Reed. Sid Johnson, j. Nich- ols and Pete Brenwick started yes terday for Chisana with two tons Of supplies for that camp. This, when landed, will be a great relief to the grub shortage.
 S o. Freedman, of Chitina, was in town several days this week looking things over and wondering why he left here at all.
 In the commissioners court last Monday case was tried wherein the United States ys. Dennis Kelly, charged with vagrancy, the jury re turned verdict not guilty.
 Tom Barkley. of Juneau, a brother of James Barkley, who was killed in a snowslide near Mccarthy, arrived here Friday and arranged for the burial Of his brother here, which will be at some hour tomorrow afternoon.
 By order of the postmaster general the postoffice at Chisana has been abandoned and mail between here and that interior camp can be handled only by private carrier and public subscription. which is to be much re. gretted, as there are still 40 to 50 peo- pie in that camp and there will be many more during the summer sea son.
 Four sledloads of McCarthyites at. tended the dance at Kennecott last night, and all report very pleasant time.
 V. J, Dwyer, of Strelna. was here Thursday on business.
 l. B. Hurd returned last week from a business trip to the outside world.
 Miss Whitlock. Of Kennecott, is a guest of Mrs. Tim Eckstrom this week.
 Rev. E. P. Ziegler, of Cordova will hold services in the A. B. hall next Tuesday evening
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
ALASKA GAINS IN LIGHTHOUSE
 SERVICE

The annual report of the commis sioner of lighthouses to the secretary of commerce for the fiscal year ended June 90. 1916. has just been published The United States lighthouse service maintains aids to navigation on all coasts under the Jurisdiction Of the United States, except the Philippine islands and Panama, and also on the principal interior rivers This ser vice is charged with the maintenance of aids to navigation along 47l92 statute miles of coast line and river channel
 - On June 80. 19l6. there were 5.7a1 persons employed in the lighthouse service. includink 123 technical force, l47 clerical fierce and 5.521 employees connected with depots, lighthouses and vessels
 During the fiscal year there was a net increase of 412 in the total num- Der of aids maintained. the total al the end of the year being 14,947. Of these o,323 are lights of all classes and 5S4 are fog signals The total number of aids in Alaska, comprising lights. fog signals. buoys and day marks. in commission at the close of the fiscal year was 3SS, including l47 lights
 Improvements ir aids to navigation have been made during the year as follows: Flashing or occulting lights were installed in place of fixed lights at 49 stations; incandescent oil-vapor lights were substituted for oil-wick lamps at l9 stations: acetylene or oil gas lights were substituted for oil lights at A stations. including two light vessels. New lighthouses, with fog signals were established at Ron dout North Dike. Hudson river, N. r.. and Point au Fer Reef, Atchafalaya Entrance, Ia. It is believed that the systematic methods of improvement and the use of modern apparatus in l increasing the number of brilliancy of aids have been of value to the safety of commerce.
 Devices for automatically replacing burnt-Out incandescent electric lamps
 have been employed and installed. EX periments were made to investigate the reliability of obtaining distances at sea by observing the elapsed time between radio and sound signals dis patched simultaneously. SemaphOre signals were installed for the first time in the lighthouse service 10 as
 sist in regulating vessel traffic ill con gested portions of the Detroit river,
 Mich
 In accordance with the established | custom of the service. effort has been continued to consult the needs of
 maritime interests and to cooperate effectively with other branches of the government in belated work. Deck officers of lighthouse tenders assist ed in examination under the steam boat service. of applicants for certifi- cates as lifeboa men required in con nection with construction and repair of vessels belonging 70 other maritime services of the department of com merce.
 During the fiscal year 45 tenders and 66 light vessels were in commis- sion. The new tender Rose was com pleted and immediately rlaced on duty for service in the bays and sounds of Washington and Oregon Two new light vessels were nearly completed at the close of the year: No 10l off Cape Charles. entrance to Chesapeake bay. Va. and No. l02, at Southwest Pass. entrance to Missis- | sippi river. La. The following new
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
PROBE OF STOCK EXCHANGE ALL
 \ BLUFF
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The house rules committee has decided to ad- journ the New York hearing in the leak investigation indefinitely. The announcement of the plan came while the committee was still in session with representatives of the New York stock exchange trying to agree on a new request for the submission of specific records to the committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
Especial to Daily Timcs.)

JUNEAU, Jan. 23. - In the passed precincts of the third division the can vassing board gave Sulzer and Wick ersham each 63 votes. The third di- vision, complete without Bristol Pay, from which precincts the vote has not yet arrived. Sulzer received l67l and Wickersham 1945, this is a loss of nine votes for Sulzer and twenty for Wickersham.
 With only the Utica precinct in the second division and all the other counts official. except the fourth di- vision, Sulzer leads by 2S. This does not include Bristol Bay, Unalakieet and Marshall, none of which are here, but were all carried by Wickersham. The count for the fourth division be- gins tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
GERMANS FORGE RUSSIANS n
 RETREAT
(By Associated Press)

PETROGRAD, Jan. 24 - It is off cially announced that the German troops in the Riga region. by repeated attacks in strong force. have pressed back the Russian lines for a mile and a half between Tirul swamp and River Aa and east of Kalnzem.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

The results of the delegate cleo ton in the Bristol Bay precincts Will tell the result for the entire territory" says the Fairbanks Citizen. We'll they have been received and gave Wickersham a plurality of 20, but as the canvassinS board at Juneau is apparently on the job, il begins to look as though Sulzer was still in the running.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
UNCLE SAM NOW
 M0V|NG | 0U I 0f MEXICO
tBy Associated Press)

FL PASO, Jan. 23. - The cOncen- tratiOn of the American post troops at Colonia Dublan has been com pleted. All surplus equipment and stores are being loaded and number of truck trains started north toward the border. No troop movement has begun as yet.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

vessels are also under construction The first clas slender Cedar, for Ala5 ka; the shallow draft tender Palmct- to- for service in the inside waters oI the South Atlantic coast. and light vessel No. 99, Tor relief duty on the Great Lakes.
 Systematic Inspections have been continued in the various hghthuHse districts of the technical work. ht.l- ness methods and property accounts A standard method Of cost keeping has been continued, which is useful
 in preparing estimates plannin- work. crfecting economies and com pairing relative cfiicieucios
 Several new works under special appropriations were completed durin. the year, as follows, Point Judith breakwater lights, R. |. Fort Me Henry channel lights. Md. Norfolk harbor light Va; Aochatalaya en- trance lights, La; and Ashland break water light and log signal Wis Other construction work was in progress at the close of the fiscal year. the most important items being tine new light houses for Cape St Elias, Alaska. and Navassa island. West Indies While far apart in location. these stations present somewhat similar problems by reason of their rcmutcnc~S and iuac- feasibility, under widely different cou- ditions. Good progress has been !aadt on both, the light at cape St E!5a- went imo commission in Scptemhrr, 1916, and it is expected that tha nrht at Nayassa will be ready in the spring of 1917,
 During the fiscal year 1916, ser.i,"s in saving life and property were rem dered and acts of heroism performed by employees of the lighthouse ser- vice on 1Gl occasions In each of these cases a cOmmcndatOry letter Was issued by the secretary of com merCe and in the ease of the rescue of the British bark Yeuman by the lighthouse tender Columbia. Frank T. Warner commanding, on January r., 1916. near Fort Allen. Kauai. Hawaii under unusually difficult and danger ous conditions. the president uf the United States expressed his appreci- ation of the services rendered by the officers and crew of the Columbinc
 Recommendation is renewed for lC- gislauon authorizing the retirement If employees of the lighthouse on ac- count of age or disability incident to their work which k the practice of the lighthouse services ot many other countries. \ bill providing for the lighthouse service was passed unani- mOuSly by the senate in April 1916. but has not vet been acted upon by the house ot representatives Recon mcndaton is also made for an in crease of salary for lighthouse in Spectors, who are considered under paid in view of the important respon- abilities borne by them.
 The appropriation for the mainten- ance of the lighthouse service for the fiscal year l9lG are $5,239.o30. being S15.0o0 in excess of those for the pre- cedine fiscal year. In addition there are special appropriations agGregatins $999,000 for various new works, in cluding also two appropriations amounting to $&25,o ,ooo for repairs to hurricane damages on the Gulf of Mexico.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
BOARD COUNTING SUI FER AS
 WINNER
Associated PreSs)

JUNEAU. Jan. "A. - The official count gives SulZer a plurality of l3 votes for delegate to congress, in cluding the Bristol Bay returns opened at Valdez Protests have been filed sides, in which irregularities are charged.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
PRESIDENT GIT ] CLOSE ID THE
 SENATE
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Jan. "A. Presi- dent Wilson spent the entire after noon in the office outside of the sen ate chamber. receiving delegations, in addition to his usual congressional callers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Robbie Sheldon Is to establish an auto line from Fairbanks to Nenana. This does not mean that he is aban- doning his coast service. but merely arranging to be able to handle passen- gers from Chitina direct to Nenana.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
WILL MAKE ANY SACR|F|CESFOR
 VICTORY
(By Associated PresS.)

BERLIN, Jan. 24 The preSi- tral powers have issued manifesto. declaring that the nations they rep resent are resolved on making any sacrifices necessary to attain victory.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
PRIVATE PLANTS GIVEN CHANCE
 BUILD SHIPS
Photo by American Press Association.
tBy Associated PreSs)

w WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 - The na- val appropriation bill carries $353. .000,. GOO, with provisions if the navy de partment is unable to get satisfactory bids for the construction of ships by private plants that $12,00O,0 900 more will be appropriated for the equipment to construct the ships at navy yards.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

R. V. Watkins, cashier for the Ken necott Copper Corporation, arrived in town from the interior on yesterday s train and will go to the states on a two months vacation.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

The steamer Mariposa left Juneau at 10 o'clock last night and is due in COrdOva at noon tomorrow. She has about 300 tons of freight for here.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
STILL HOPEFU u FUR PEACE
 IN 1917
(By Associated PreSs)

BERLIN, Jan. 24. - The president speech at the opening session, ex- pressed the hope that the present year, despite the depressing begin ming, might bring peace.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

5 ] NE DRY BILL FUR ALASKA
 REPORTED
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(By Associated Press)

' (By Associated Press) . ' WASHINGTON. Jan. 24. = . Delegate Wickersham's drastic ' ' prohibition bill for Alaska has : ' been favorably reported by the ' ' house committee on territories : ' and there is every indication that ' ' it will be passed at the short ses- : { sion of congress. . . >>>>> ~ A ' : . . . | > . |
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Put on your glad rags and step
 down to the Bungalow hall tonight. The Bon Ton orchestra will be there
 in force.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
England and Germany Lose Torpedo Boat Destroyers

LONDON, Jan 24-It is officially announced that in engagement between the British light naval forces and German torpedo boat desroyers of the destroy CTS was sunk and the other torpedo craft scattered
 British torpedo boat destroyer sunk in other engagement with German destroyer the Schouwen bank. Three officers and forty four bers of the crew were lost
 BERLIN Jan. 24.-One British destroyer was sunk and another observed sinking in the North after naval engagement. One German torpedo boat arrived at Ymuiden badly damaged and others returned slight ly damaged
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Now is the time to subscribe fer the Times - $5 for six months.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

A special meeting of the Cordova fire department will be held on Thurs day evening at o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

We know the men are looking for ward to the basket social Friday night.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Dancers will miss a good time and the best music if they don't attend the Bon Ton dance tonight.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24
PLACES BAN 0N SHELLS
 F0R AMERICA
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Jan. "A. - The British government has refused permission to the Hadfields Limited to proceed with the work on the contract for shells for the American navy so long as the present exigencies continue.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

special meeting of Mt McKinlev Lodge. F, X A. NJ, will be held tonight at D. m, and all members arc ra- quested to be present.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Don't forget the basket social at the Bungalow" Friday night. Every body welcome
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

Job Printing at Daily Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-24

The Daily Times is member 0i tha Associated Press. Got the news
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-01
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-01
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-01
IHEWEkTEzEB

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decidedly colder .on 5ht ard F-eay
severe coid Sase rcrte portion .col art
ard ~ peninsula Friday, erccaoty
freezing Temperature FRIDAY rGant =
ceatrsg Florida: nor-aU-s- gales.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-02-01
NOTICE TO TOURISTS.

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