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The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
GERMANY SAYS IS HONEST
 IN EFFORTS TO END WAR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-1he allies, in replying to Presi dent Wilson peace note joint communications 1t is i'm possible present attain peace basis of assuring repara On, restitution and essential guarantees In separate note Belgium desire for peace but declares that could only accept settlement which would reparation for the damage that country had sustained and security for the future
 The aIcs in their communication, demand the restoration of Belgium, Serbia and Montenegro with ndemntes and cuaon of the invaded territories of France Russia and Rou mania with repaIaon and reorganization of Europe, guar anced by stable regime and founded the respect of all nationatics
 The restitution of territories wrested in the past from the allies by force against the will of the population.
 The liberation of the Italians Savs Roumanians and Czech SIavs from foreign domination.
 The expulsion from Europe of the Ottoman empire
 Germany has neutral governments, declar ing that the forced upon Germany The cOmmunca uon says Germany and its allies honest their attempt terminate hosties which offer the declined accept that upon the allied nations falls the responsibility for tinuancc of bIoooshed.
 The administration believes the allies note does not pre- further efforts being made by President Wilson bring about peace The steps taken by the United States will chosen after the dobraon, and may possibly be kept secret.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. l2-The officials here feel that the allies have stated their of peace, while refusing 10 enter conference whereas the Germans suggested conference without stating There Is general feeling that the in ternatonal situation has been decidedly clarified.
 BERLIN Jan. 12--Thc Roumanan town of Iaburtea was captured yesterday by the euons and the Russians driven back toward Sere between Baia and Gaatz Heavy fegh ing progress along the northern end of the Russian front where the Russian attacks are being repulsed.
 PETROGRAD, Jan. l2-m the InoitW valley and the northern Roanian front the Russians pressed back fur Roumanans then took the offensive and drove TeuOns back over mile.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA WILL
 PLAY AT EAGLE DANCE.

There will be some time at Eagle hall Saturday night. and even If it is necessary to do little trail break ing it will pay you to turn out and participate in the pleasure. A four piece orchestra has been engaged, the latest acquisition being Messrs. Burk- hardt and Huber There will be the latest dreamy waltzes and lively two steps Better turn out and enjoy yourself for a couple of hours.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

The city fathers of .ryau have determined upon reguh.ug he red light district of that town tfi resi- dents of the district we.- sarned re, gently that no liquor co.H he taken into the district and othe r--rrIctions were imposed. The fedrra. ficials have signified their willingness to co. operate with the city auth u.- in the matter.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

During the recent cold uuu at Richardson, when the mer..r. was Go below, a young bull moos, ..,r.... nm to the roadhOuse and tried t. Set rnt, tho barn with the horses The rn4abouso keeper allowed him to e.'.r and of ter the weather moderated ..rnaa hin, loose again. He appear ta take kindly to the liberal pr, inr nro. vided.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
WILSON CONTINUES NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE
FULL TEXT OF ALLIES REPLY TO PRESIDENTS NOTE

marshals force, but they should be moved from place to place, wherever and whenever their services were re. quired. The expense entailed would not be large, and the services If in calculable benefit to the people Of the territory"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
S4,00O,a FIRE AMMUNITION
 PLANT

NEW YORK, Jar r. - The Can adian Car and Foundry Companys ammunition plant al Ningland. N. J. was destroyed yesterday by an explo sion, the origin ot Vu.ch is unknown Half a million area and six inch shells for the Ru siav government ex- ploded. The pla at occupied eighty acres, and the lass N s4.00o. .000. All of the fourteen hnna~ed employees escaped from the bu Haa
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
HAD PLANNED TO ASSASS|NATE
 GOV JOHNSON

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12 -- In the Mooney trial today Assistant District Attorney Cunba told Judge Griffiths that plots to assassinate Governor Hiram Johnson had been revealed in letters seized in the office of AIexan- der Berkman several weeks ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Started by E K. Irving. the man wounded recently on the railroad bv Walter Stoker, as a token of erati tude for his recovery. by a contrihu tion Of $5, the fund thus started prau. to large proportions and was employed in giving the "kiddies' Of Seward n big party in A. B. hall. A musical program, picture show and a feast were provided for the little folks
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
sAILINGs FOR SEATTLE.

The following are the approximate dates of the steamer sailings from COrdova to Seattle: January 19-Alameda. January 26-MaripOsa. February l-Alameda. February 4-Evans. February S-MaripOsa. February 11.-Farragut. February 15-Alameda. February 22-Mariposa. February 23-Evans. March 1.-Alameda March 4-Watson. March 8-Mariposa. March 9-Farragut.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

The town of Haines Is reported to be under quarantine regulations ow- ing to the prevalence of measles. It is said there are 50 eases in the town.
 Vincent Buttorovich. a Fairbanks youth, took second place and a silver medal in the inter-class cross-country run at the Oregon Agricultural Col lege recently.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
26 PASSING RS FOR CORDOVA
 ON ALAMEDA

SEATTLE, Jan. 12. - The steamer Alameda sailed at o'clock this morn ing for southwestern Alaska Her Cordoya passengers were c. Strat- man and wife, J. O'Brien and wife, Mrs. P. l.. Simpson, Mrs. Edna Palmer, Miss NJ. Beals. NJ. Knapstad. R. Smith, K. Price. s. Wing, A. Larson, Carl Carlson. Ethel Thomas. IT, McPhee. Chris Marhrkis, A. kastagians and nine steerage
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

From the mining already planned at Liyingood, II is estimated that the operators will use between 5000 and 1000 cords of wood. and they are now busily engaged in getting their seasons fuel on the ground.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

R. F. Heeg, who has been lately connected as dancing partner with Miss La Dalle Edgar Cassers the we'll known dancee. has been requested to start A dancing school giving lessons on the latest dances, including the waltz and two-step. Mir. Heeg is giv- ing class dance this evening. an informal affair for the purpose of making appointments with those who wish private lessons. At present the class numbers over twenty
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

A report from Tolstoi states that Peter Munier has bought from Greer and McNulty for $34,0OO cash, 400- foot fraction between discovery and No. 1 above as we'll as lay on Boob.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

The freighters operating between Fairbanks and Nenana have advanced their prices to four cents per pound, an increase Of one cent The passen- ger rate remains at s10
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
COAL SELLING FOR S. PER
 TON AT SELDOVlA.

The herring fishermen al Ualibut cove, in Hatehemak bay. have packed nearly one thousand barrels of some Of the finest herring ever caught in Alaska. Some of the herring run 300 to the barrel, and when fresh will took in their own oii. 4 thousand barrels are now ready for shipment
 Coal from the Bluff Point mine sells at Seldovia at $4 a ton of scows. and the man who is too lazy to take the coal to his own house should not have any hot cakes for his breakfast.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
SPOKANE DELAYED BY STORM.

The steamer Spokane had not reached Seward this nOon having been delayed of storm Just when she will arrive here definitely known but it will 9IL Suuom AepunS HIGo lVSm MoIIomol ole aq HoYI Admiral Watson has been patched up and will accompany Spokane on her trip south.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Billy Butler the heavyweight poll tician and musher, with his dog team, recently broke the record for the run between Fairbanks and Nenana. GOV ering the distance in eleven hours. with one passenger.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
POISON TABLETS FOUND THAW'S
 POCKETS
PHILADELPHIA Jar F. - Thaw slept well last nigbt but his mind is hay as though fnor the after effects of drug or liaaoE. ~~~---..

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l. - Harry Thaw will be placed aud.r arrest when he is out O. danar rom the wounds received o3 hi. Nust and neck, inflicted hy raaae He will he able to leave ,he h ael in about two weeks, unless he f.. low poi, son, as tablets were ta. in his pockets
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

The train from Chitina will arrive at o'clock tonight, being delayed a couple of hours on account of the heavy snowfall out the line
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
DEMOCRATS ARE FORCED TO GO
 WITH INQUIRY

WASHINGTON, Jan. F. - Taunt- ed by Republicans. who charged that the Democrats did not dare investigate the leak on President Wilson's note. the administration members of the house abandoned their plan to close the inquiry and recommitted Repre- sentative Woods resolution to the rules committee for further action.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Hesitation waltz. Can you imagine anything more pretty? Learn 1t See Prof Hegg
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Ladies and gents shoes oiled ana shined. Alaskan Hotel barber shop. Prompt delivery.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Ladies silk hosiery. in all the deli cate shades, are the latest offering at Clayson's.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

A shipment or 2,5oo pounds Of gold was aboard he Mariposa yesterday being shipped from Iditarod to the states. The value of the bullion was $535, 000
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

According to the weather record kept by Fred Schiller, there were IF days of sunshine during 1916. 127 of rain; 3l of snow and 90 fair.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
LOCAL JOTT|NCS ABOUT PEOPLE
 AND DO|NCS
The steamer Mariposa laid at an chor near OrCa last night on account of the snowstorm.

The next sailing of the steamer Mariposa from seattle has been post pon"d from January IS 10 January r. at a. m
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Snow shoyels were out in force to- day, and practically all of the side walks, particularly on First avenue. have been cleared.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
ANOTHER JUO GE WANTED FUR
 ALASKA

Governor Strong has recommended to the department of justice that an additional judge be appointed for Alaska. He says:
 The work of the United States dis trict courts, in at least two Of the four judicial divisions into which Alaska is divided, namely, the First and Third, has increased largely dur ing recent years. In fact, in the First judicial division the court has been almost continuously in session for the past two years. The result Is that the presiding judge Is greatly over worked. There Is a congestion of business and civil litigants suffer be. cause of it. This congestion is 80 ap. parent that civil cases can not be tried within a reasonable period, the Crim- tnal cases taking up much of the time of the court. A similar condition ex- ists in the Third judicial division, and probably the Fourth I have, there fore, to respectfully urge that an ad- ditional judge be appointed for Alas ka. The judge so appointed should be assigned to try cases in any of the four judicial divisions. if needed In this way the trial of cases, civil and criminal, would be expedited. and the now overworked judges would not be compelled to render service at the risk of their health
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Did you ever try the new Pigeon Walk? See Prof Hegg.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

U. $. Commissioner OConnor has removed from Chitina to Mccarthy and opened his office al the latter place in the building owned by Jess Forester
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Extreme cold weather was reported at Anchorage recently, the mercury standing 30 below for three days.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Dick Dawshon, a well known old timer. who has mining property on Crow creek. to the westward, is re ported near death in Seattle as the result Of a cancer of the throat
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
PETROGRAD, Jan.
BATTLESHIP AND
 CRUISER ARE SUNK

BERLIN Jan. 12.-The Overseas News Agency says the BascZger reports from Rome the destruction of the Italian battlesLp Reina Marghera, off Avona Albania by mine torpedo Six hundred of the eight hundred and thirty sail pershed.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Mrs. o. E. Jones came down from Mile 89 on yesterdays train. to visit her son, William Jones, who has un- dergone an operation for appendicitis and is resting comfortably at the hos pital
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

Mrs. Van Slyke desires to extend to the people of Cordoya her thanks for their kindness during the time she was laid up in the hospital with a broken limb, and also in providing for her trip to relatives at Portland
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12
Commission of Crime.

of their health.
 Commission of Crime.
 Because of Alaska's vast area and the great distance between stttle- -ments. serious problems are ever aris- ing that tax the resources of those to whom Is entrusted the duty of maintaining law and order and secur- ing their just and equitable execution. Serious crimes are committed. and not infrequently happens that the often ders go unwhipped Of justice During the past few years there have been a number of murders, usually in re. mote places; travellers on unfreQuent- ed trails in the interior fastness and along the watercourses have mysteri- ously disappeared, never again to be seen or heard of In southeastern Alaska there have been a number of these disappearanCes, and on the trails leading from the coast to the inter for there have been q number of ap- parently premeditated murders, and in but two instances have arrests been made and in no instance has a con viction been secured. due to lack of evidence.
 This condition led a grand jury, sit ting at Ruby, in the Fourth judicial division. in July of last year, to make the following presentment to the court:
 It has been brought to our atten- tiOn at various times (eyents arising in outlying districts. over which of fiCial Jurisdiction is in doubt. and for which there is no provision made by law and no money provided to de fray expenses of looking intoD that men have been reported as sick. in jured, destitute; and persons have been found dead. death being caused by foul play or otherwise. We wish. therefore. to petition the department Of justice to set aside a special fund to be used only for such cases as are mentioned above: and We also recon mend that the department authorize and instruct any official notified Of such case to take immediate steps to thoroughly investigate and give aid whenever. in his opinion, 1t is neces- sary.
 Tt has been brought to our notice that a number of men have disap- peared in the Kuskokwim district, and the number of missing in the last six years Is appalling. some of whom are thought by many to have been mur- dered No effort Of any kind has been made by the government to in yestigate and bring the guilty to jus tice There are indications at this time of four having been murdered.
 The situation complained of could be remedied in part at least by the employment Of additional deputy Uni ted States marshals at some Of the remote points. These crimes are committed usually at long distances | from places where no courts are lacat- ed: the sparseness of population and the natural opportunities for the se- erection of the crime and the escape of the criminal are so plentiful that 1t is a comparatively easy matter for the guilty to evade arrest The situ. ation demands for the employment oi not les sthan two men experienced in the detection of crime. These men could be attached to & United States
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

School will open Monday morning. January Is. Pupils attending must bring a note from their parents that they have had the measles at some time If lately. that they have recov- cred sufficiently to attend school
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

There was quite heavy fall of snow last night, accompanied by a windstorm. necessitating the putting of number of men to work today clearing the terminal yards and mah- ing travel possible on the sidewalks and cross streets by shoyelng the snow
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

CONSTANTINOPIE, Jan l2.-It is officially announced that British cruiser of the Juno type of $500 ons de strOYed by Turkish gunfire
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

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The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-12

ABUUI PEOPLE
 AND DO|NCS
 The steamer Mariposa laid at an chor near OrCa last night on account of the snowstorm.
 The next sailing of the steamer Mariposa from seattle has been post poned from January IS 10 January r.. at g a. m.
 Snow shoyels were out in force to- day, and practically all of the side walks, particularly on First avenue. have been cleared
 According to the weather record kept by Fred Schiller, there were IF days of sunshine during 1916: 127 of rain; 3l of snow and 90 fair
 The train from Chitina will arrive at o'clock tonight, being delayed a couple Of hours on account Of the heavy snowfall out the line.
 A shipment or 2.5oo pounds Of gold was aboard The Mariposa yesterday. being shipped from Iditarod to the states. The vaIae of the bullion was $535,o0o
 '. s. Commissioner O'Connor has removed from Chitina to Mccarthy and opened his office al the latter place in the building owned by Jess Forester.
 Dick Dawshon, a well known old timer. who has mining property on Crow creek, to the westward. is re- ported near death in Seattle as the result Of cancer of the throat.
 Mrs. o. E. Jones came down from Mile S9 on yesterdays train. to visit her son, William Jones. who has un- dergone an operation for appendicitis and is resting comfortably at the hos ptal
 School will open Monday morning. January Is. Pupils attending must bring a note from their parents that they have had the measles at some time. If lately. that they have recoy- cred sufficiently to attend school
 Mrs. Van Slyke desires to extend to the people of Cordoya her thanks for their kindness during the time she was laid up in the hospital with broken limb, and also in providing for her trip to relatives at Portland
 There was quite a heavy fall of snow last night, accompanied by a windstorm. necessitating the putting of d number of men to work today clearing the terminal yards and mah- ing travel possible on the sidewalks and cross streets by shoyelng the snow
 R. E HegG, who has been lately connected as dancing partner with Miss La Dalle Edgar Cassers. the we'll known dancee, has been requested to start A dancing school giving lessons on the latest dances, including the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
WAR TAX MEASURE
 WILL GO BEFORE
 SENATE AT ONCE
Leaders Decide Not to Wait on Passage of the Food Bill Before Beginning
 Consideration

Washington, July 2S-senate leaders decided today not to hold up war tax legislation longer on account of the un- certain prospect over liquor legisl9ton " the food bill. The finance committee voted to report the war tax DIn as Y e. viously approved, and to ask that deoate on 1t begin Wednesday.
 The bill was reported to the Senate a fortnight ago, but was withdrawn be- cause of the addition of the Smoot amendment to the food bill. Chairman Simmons has contended that no revenue legislation could be returned to the sem ate until Congress finally determined what prohibition measures 1t VIII take and what revenue can be had rom liouor He said tonight, however, that he had no information regarding the probable action of the conferees on the Shoot amendment.
 "We decided that we would take our chances of action upon the food bill which would affect the revenue meas ure," said Senator Simmons. The con ferees have advised us that they VIII endeavor to dispose of the prohibition question first. Also. l shall ask to have the liquor tax section of the revenue Dill go over until after Congress acts on the prohibition question in the food plli, Meanwhile the Senate can debate other taxation provisions. ~
 Several weeks of debate are generally exnected on the war tax legislation. The principal difficulties are expected to be over the taxes on excess profits, 1n- comes, publishers and liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
FEDERAL RESERVE
 BANK IS SAFEGUARD
Harding Points Out How System Has Aided During Recent Trying
 Financial Events

l Washington, July 23-(Special. )--That the reserve bank is the Gibraltar of the American financial system, that it has stood the test of nearly three years of war, four months of which time the United States itself has been engaged, is the statement of Gov. W. F. G. Harding, of the federal reserve bank, in reviewing the present financial conditions of the country. The total resources of the hanks of the system now aggregate over $2 900 OO0, 900, their cash reserves being over l $1, 400, ,Oo0, 900.
 Governor Harding points out that dur ing the stress of the war in Europe, dis turbance to the money market was avoided by permitting funds subscribed for various government bonds by cus- toners of banks to remain on deposit in
 those banks until such time as they were needed by the government for disburse- ment Rates on commercial paper re-
 mained stable and moderate throughout
 the whole operation of the sale of bonds,
 notwithstanding that 1t represented a greater transfer and shifting of funos than had ever been attempted in any like operation in the history of the Uni
 ted States.
 The whole process of handling the lib- erty bond and other bond sales, receiving subscriptions, transferring them to the credit of the treasury, and disbursing them upon the government requisition has been carried through with remark able ease, and constitutes service to the country at large which would have been out of the question had it not been for the efficient organization and opera ton of the federal reserve system.
 The general service performed for the country, MT. Harding points out, by the sy stem can best be understood when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-24
New Food Conservation
 Plan for Canadians

Ottawa, July 2a.-To gain essential food supplies for Great Britain and the allied armies and nations, new con servation plan has been set in motion in Canada, according to an official an inouncement today. Food problems will be solved through the collective food experience of the dominion, which will
 become operative through a central advisory committee of government rep lresentatives, churches, labor organiza- | tions, educational departments and in- stitutionS urban interests, farmers, rural municipalities and mems and women's organizations. Between the food controllers office. the federal and provincial governments and national and local organizations of public character. there is to be close co-opera- ton.
 The food controllers office provides for the creation of six departments to deal with the various phases of the food problem, and these will be ad- vised by the central committee.