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The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

of building roads. digging trenches and transporting supplies is finished, and they contrive to nfake themselves quite at home.
 The chaplain with the regiment now on duty in the front line has been on the mountain side and simmit for four months, without once descending to the valley. He has started for the benefit of the men a cooperative store which he has established in a hole in the rock. Here the men are able to purchase at cost price almost anything in the way of inner comfort. and around it they gather to read their newspapers and letters and to ex- change opinions on the news of the day, Close by is a small open air chapel, where the chaplain holds a daily service. When fighting is pro ceeding the chaplain always goes into the front line with the men, with whom he is a great favorite.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
SEEKING SCALP IF MARSHAL
 AT NOME

Recent copies of Seattle and Port land papers tell of fights that are be ing made in those states for political appointments at the disposal of the president, and from reports received from ali parts of the territory it ap- pears that there is quite as much ac- tivity in the north, yet not so openly as in the states.
 In Oregon and Washington. and in l Alaska the men now holding office were appointed by President Wilson and believe that they should be re tained on the theory that they are now familiar with the offices and can give more efficient service than a new appointee. But the Portland Oregon. ian points out there are many de serving Democrats" according to VII liam Jennings Bryan's classification. who deserve consideration and who feel that the other fellows have had the plums long enough
 This spirit is certainly true in Alas ka, although not outspokenly, say some of the leading Democrats. and under cover the political pot is boil ing and would-be office holders are losing no time in writing letters and sending telegrams to build up their fences.
 In the Second division a big fight is being made quietly against the mar shal, 1t Is said. because he threw his support to Delegate Wickersham dur ing the campaign. He was appointed to office against the protest of the machine and since taking offics he has shown no consideration for it. but has acted independently. During the campaign just closed he literally took otf his coat and worked for Delegate Wickersham, the Democrats claim. and 1t was through his influence that Sulzer failed to come out of that di- vision as well as Bunnell did in 1914.
 In Fairbanks. believing that the Fourth judicial division is entitled to the governorship, there are no less than four candidates for the position Of chief executive of the territory and about four times as many candidates for the marshaiship, and in the First and Third divisions there are a few men on the coast who are willing to sacrifice their own interests to un- seiffsnly give their time to the terri. tory in the governors mansion.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

Be a Daily Times reauer.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
HUMBOLDT GATES HAS
 PASSED TO OTHER woRl n

Humboldt" Gates, one of the ia nous klondike millionaires, who own. ed No. 2S Eldorado and a half interest in No. :, died on December I after T short illness, according to word re eeived from the outside.
 Gates was an eccentric. though a shrewd miner. He is reputed to have climbed a telephone pole for fun on main street in San Francisco after going out with his pile, and once a, Atlantic City he ran an old man of money, who was taking a morning out in wheeled chair, into the surf just for sport.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
THERMoMETER DROPS BELOW
 EIGHTY IN THE INTERIOR

Birches holds the cold weather re- cord of Alaska today, according to the signal corps bulletin. The thermome- ter there registered S2 degrees below zero. or two degrees lower than at Richardson last winter. No record in Fairbanks is held of the weather having been and colder than S2. In Fairbanks this morning the thermome, ters registers 32 below zero, or 21 de- grees warmer than yesterday. while all points along the trail toward the coast show that the mercury Is on the ascendant-News-Mi
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
MAsoNs HOLD eEcEpr,oN

Pursuant to an old established GUS. tom. the Masons of Juneau and all channel towns participated in a New Years reception at Odd Fellows hall in that city. An instrumental and vocal program was rendered and re. treatments were served.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
TOWN OF CoRDovA
Municipal Taxes.

Town taxes are now due and pay. able to the town treasurer, H. O'Neill, at his office.
 Said taxes will be delinquent on the second Monday in February. 1917 at the hour of o'clock p. m. Upon all unpaid taxes after that time a pen al.y Of five per cent will ve collected
 H. l. DWELL,
 Town Treasurer.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
STILL pIckERlNe FOR RoArs-

The Alaska Steamship Company having failed to close for the purchase Of the steamers Great Northern and Northern Pacific. the Pacific Steam ship Company has taken an option on these liners.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
NOTICE,

All creditors of the cordova Pack. ing Company, who have hot heroto- fore presented their claims in u Brock, at the Blum, O'Nefl store aro requested to do so at once
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

John Rawson has removed his har. gain store to the Northern block on. posite the Cordova House.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15

Mart Phelps left on the Spokane for Skagway, where his eleven year old daughter Is seriously i'll.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-01-15
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Ladies and gents shoes oiled and shined. Alaskan Hotel barber shop. Prompt delivery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Smelter Trdirmen Ask
More Wages; Refused;
Walk Out; Are Replaced

One of the most unique Strikes"
in the Industrial history Of this sec
ton has just terminated at the FL
PasO smelrer, TO the complete salts
faction Of employers and employees,
although the men did not secure the
raise requested and did not return to
work.
The engineers and firemen en-
pl0yed TO operate the dummy tram
lines in the yards about the smelter
early this week, according to deputy
sheriff c. N. Litchfield, stationed at
the smelter, requested their employ
ers to grant them a wage increase,
so that they would be paid the same
scale as trainmen on the trunk lines
This would be 1920 for an eight hour
day.
The company replied. # is said, that
IL could not meet the demands of the
men An orderly strike" was then
called. Friday afternoon several
men presented themselves at the Of
flee of the shelter and received their
accrued wages. They asked for SER
vice letters and were requested TO re-
turn Saturday morning. They did so
and every man received the desired
letter. it was said.
According to Mr.. Litchfield. the en-
-r --aneaction was without the SEM
blance Of any disorder, and Saturday
.----u.nE the smelter had secured men
10 operate all their little locomotives
and cars. The smelter conducts the
open shop method.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
FIRE DEPARTMENT PRAISED
FOR ITS EFFICIENT WORK

John ". Wray, chief of the fire de-
partment, received the following let
ter Saturday morning;
Enclosed please find check for SO
for the Firemen's Fund. which is a
slight. token of our appreciation for
the prompt and efficient work Of your
department at the fire in our store,
corner Of Second and Stanton streets.
I'VE wish to thank you and the men
OF your department for the exceed
ingly fast time made in responding
to the alarm and extinguishing the
fire. the entire time from the alarm
until the fire (Which had gained con-
siderable headway) was out did not
exceed more than four or five min
utes.
"EI PasO surely has reason to be
proud OF such a fire department
Wishing you and all the boys a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, we are,
Sincerely yours,
international Drug Co,
BY J. r Hunter. Secy. and Treas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
ALL TROOPS AT FORT JOIN
AT TREE CHRISTMAS EVE

At o'clock Monday evening al the
troops at Fort Bliss, led by six bands,
viii march 10 the center of the drill
grounds, where a community Christ
mas tree has been placed. 10 attend a
program and Christmas celebration
arranged by the chaplains and y. NJ
C. A. workers at the fort
The chOirs of various churches will
attend and join in the program. the
consolidated band to play Christmas
carols. Ri Rev. Anthony J. Schiller
Catholic bishop. VIII make a short ad-
dress. as viii also Rev. p. r. Kuick-
erbocker, pastor Of Trinity Methodist
church II IS proposed TO have chorus
numbers by the united chOirs, vocal
and instrumental solos and other mum
bers. The program viii also have
special yarranged attractions for
children Of officers and soldiers who
attend.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

@HRISTMAS in FL Paso is the
great home day OF the year.
~ 1t is then that the eager chill
dren clamor early and Loudly TO see
their presents, when all day Ions
father and mother must watch the
wonders Of the gifts that Santa
brings, and to feel the warmth and
gladness Of the home spirit Christ
mas services there are, and for those
who haven't enough at home TO keep
them busy. there are the public en-
tertainments. but on the whole,
everything is very quiet on Christ
mas day. The busy campaigners rest
from the last furious drive, crowned
with the houOrs which they have
won; the philanthropic persons who
have planned parties and Christmas
trees for the less fortunate are rest
ing from their arduous labOrs.
Business VIII Halt.
All the hanks viii be closed and
the other places Of business. Only
those enterprises which serve the
public in a direct manner viii be
open on this holiday OF all holidays.
The city hall viii be deserted, the
city and county courts closed. Only
one office viii be open. The health
office is always open part Of the day.
because death heeds no holidays. nor
any gaiety- Wells Fargo Express
company, which has been doing a
tremendous amount OF business. will
be open half OF the day in order to
distribute the Christmas parcels
which are coming in by every train.
Every train has been delayed for
Christmas mail and package service.
All have at lesst one extra car on
in which 70 hold the tokens OF affec-
ton and interest which are being sent
from one end Of the continent TO the
other.
Travelling Public Spends $4,000.
About $4,000 worth OF Christmas
travel money has been spent at the
railroad offices this year. All the
downtown ticket offices viii be
closed on Christmas. Although many
roundtriD tickets for very long trips
have not been purchased. every train
he7-s some FL Pasoans back to their
old homes TO visit. and each incoming
train brings friends and relatives Of
those who live here TO the city 10
enjoy its hospitality. Especially is
this true of the college group.
PoStOffsee Delivers sunday.
The pOstO1tice carrier windows viii
he omen from 10 to Il o'clock on
Christmas There viii be one bust
ness district letter and paper deliv-
cry Christmas morning, but none in
the residence section On Sunday,
December %, however, there viii be
q letter and paper delivery in order
TO get rid Of accumulated mail.
There viii be a parcel delivery on
both Sunday and Christmas Gay. All
other federal offices viii close on
Christmas.
Few Public Buildings Open
The Young Mems Christian ass0-
citation building viii be one Of the
few public buildings open in the city.
but there viii be no special observ-
ance Of the day I'm that organization.
The public library viii be closed
The hotels cafes and theatcrs expect
10 do q big business. for there are
always many people who seek enter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
T anCy Baskets And
Art NeedIeWOrk

FANCY BASKETS - Novelty
reed, bamboo, japanese. mis-
sion and sweet grass. Lined OF
unlned stand and table sewing
baskets, flower. fruit. waste pa
per and candy baskets. Former
prices ranged from soc to $3.50.
Choice. at HALF PRICE.
First Floor
TAPESTRY NOVELTIES
pieces and matched sets. Shown
in pink and blue. Desk sets,
stationery holders, glove. hand
kerchief and bon bon boxes. pin
trays and cushions, smelling
salts. hair pin boxes, waste pa
per baskets, vanity sachet and
opera bags. talcum boxes. scarfs
and sofa pillows. Prices range
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
FOUR MEN HELD FOR TRIAL
IN WYOMING TAKEN THERE

Joe c. Hamilton. Walter Headlee.
W. J. Frisbie and ". L Brown. held
in connection with the alleged killing
of a Greek chauffeur near Cheyenne.
IVyo.. Dec Z. left Friday evening in
custody Of Thomas f. Holland, de-
partment OF justice officer. and Z. G.
School. Cheyenne deputy sheriff, for
Wyoming. where they will be inves-
tigated further IN connection with
the case.
Voluntary statements had been
made by the four men TO county
attorney W. IT. Fryer several days
after their arrest by rangers at
Ysleta. They told OF driving from
the scene of the Creeks death to
Socorro. y. ", where the automobile
was sold, coming thence TO Fl Paso
and to Ysleta.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

each. sec to $500. -(Srd FIoorg
PACKAGE GOODS lines in.
clude ROYAL Society and Ar
tamo Gowns. Combination
Suits. Chemise, Waists, Eimo-
nos. Boudoir Caps. Tie and Pipe
Racks. Whisk Broom Holders,
Table Runners, Center Pieces
D0ihes. Towels, Pillow TODa
etc. Prices range 25c to SL7S
Our stock of EMBROIDERY
FLOSS and CROCHE T
THREADS is also very COM
plete.
COLUMBIA YARNS in all me
wanted threads and colors.
Sold exclusively in Fl Paso by
the Popular Dry Goods Co.
Third Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Delightful
Gift Perfumes

NHTHEN ia doubt a bottle of any one
w of these standard perfumes viii
make a most acceptable gift These are
offered in both imported and domestic
manufacture-made by the noted per
tuners of Europe and America
Miro Dina Perfumes and Toilet Waters,
Coty's Perfumes. Pinaud's Perfumes,
Dierkiss Perfumes. Roger & Gallet's Per
fumes. /. r. Piver's Perfumes, Nantine's
japanese Perfumes and Toilet Prepara-
lions. Egyptian Spice Flower Sachet,
Richard Hudnut's. Colgate's, Mary Gar
den. Palmer's, Hombigant's, Mai Joh
Perfumes, Colgate's Combination Pack
ages. These make desirable Christmas
gifts. First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
INTO
MENOF PROJECT
Secretary Lane Replies to
Appeal for Retaining If
rigation Experts.

The local reclamation service Of
flee has received a telegram from
Franklin L. Lane. secretary OF the in
terror, requesting that information
concerning the status Of the local or
ganization be forwarded at once to
Washington in regard to the tele-
grams sent by James A Smith, Zach
L. Cobb, the FL Paso Clearing house
and the chamber Of commerce, re-
questing that no men be accepted for
the army who are needed in work on
the Rio Grande project
F. Start Winter Cleaning.
General winter cleaning has been
started on the canals in both upper
and lower valleys, under the supervls-
Ion of ORC d. McDermith, irrigation
manager. The work is done with
scraperS behind teams of horses.
About $50 teams are being used, which
are all that the service can get me
newly constructed drains are being
gone over to remove the weeds which
have blown in and which obstruct the
flow Of the water The newly ac-
Quired community bitches are being
reconstructed. 1t IS expected that the
usual monthly expenditure viii jump
from $4,000 to $4,000 during the
reports said
Reports on the construction OF the
four new dragline excavators for the
reclamation service show satisfactory
progress Each machine viii cost
about $4,000.
the mana cement Of the Y. NJ C. A.
On Christmas evening an entertain
ment is 10 be given the soldiers at
Fort Bliss by the young peoples
church societies of FL Paso. There
Will be a Christmas tree with deco
rations. an entertainment. and much
fun. which is to be enjoyed by the
soldiers. their families, officers and
many Of the young people from the
city. The 64th infantry band viii
play. At the base hospital there will
also he a Christmas evening enter
tainment, under the charge Of FL
PasO matrous.
knights TempIars TO Observe Day.
Knights Templars Will hold the US
ual observance Of the day at Masonic
temple in the morning. Scottish Rite
Masons will keep open house at their
temple, 400 East san Antonio street
on Christmas and New Years days.
Gives NeWsbOys Dinner.
On Christmas al noon over 100
newsbOys Of the city Will partake Of
their annual Christmas dinner at the
Harvey house, as the guests of AIRS.
Florence Hines, who, though absent
from the city. still remembers the
newsboys at the holidays.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Stationery WIFI Make
Excellent Xmas Gifts
IN our Station

I n our Station
cry Department
you will find the
daintiest and most
uptodate Writing
Papers that can
be produced by
the best paper
mills Of the land.
IN boxes dressed
IN holiday style.
suggestive Of the
Yule6de season.
Pen can scarce do
Justice TO the de-
scnphon of our
Paper and Core
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

Army and Navy Pirika Mixed
Chocolates in Pound Package-pa
and wrapped-ready for shipment.
800 per boX-The Warner Drug Co.,
Orndorff Hotel Block, Tel T31.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
ElPasO, Texas.

Finest and best furnished coest comfortable and refined
family hotel In FL Paso or the Southwest
Rooms and suites of with without bath. Public tubs
and shower baths every floor Telephone every (Be
TOM Steam heat running hot and cold every
Passenger elevator Beautiful lobby with homeke fireplace
Reception every floor Convenient writing desks every
floor Every bed has Sea Mattress every ch velvet carpet
Two blocks from depot three blocks from of city An
up-to-date European Hotel In every respect
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Women
Neckwear For
Christmas

n OTHING gives such a satisfying and
~ finishing touch TO "A woman's cos
tune as pretty piece Of neckwear. We
are showing a beautiful selection Of col
lars. vcstees in high and low neck,
guimpes. high neck fancy stocks and col
lar and cuff sets in broadclOth, Georgette
crepe, net. chiffon, lace and embroidery,
SOC TO $40. First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Solid Gold And Novelty
Jewelry In PrOfusiOn

6 UGH wonderful stock choose from Our reputation
- for fine novelty jewey established Ell Pao; everyone
knows they find whatever and good in novelties
here This year only have novelties but have great
stocks of solid gold ee This line represents manuactur
ers goods that have quality and style reasonable prices
Don't fail this Jeselry Monday. First Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Merchandise Certifi-
Gates Will Please Them

Nj ANY corporations give their employees Mer-
+ chandise Certificates every Christmas and
wish after the holiday rush is over.
Many other people who do not know the SIZE
color or kind of article desired give Merchan-
disc Certificates
You may secure them from any of our floor
managers or at the cashiers office
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

in Battle Tbs Knight would defend the symbol OF his
Ladyes favor at the peril OF his life
This the haOwed
Glove of today sentiment justified meowed enriched by the
Centuries that have observed it.
There Civarous Knights today and Gentle Ldevng all
about whom the Glove still holds
nothing welcome gift
pIete stocks here Soc $500 first Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
a HaIlOwed Sentiment
Attached To The Glove

HIS Gentle Ladye's Glove
IL stood for everything that
was highest and best of chivalry
IN the good old days when
Knighthood was IN Flower.
Honor to women was symbolized
by the dainty glove in the stout
Knights Helmet of Steel. Sir
Launcelot Of King Arthur's
Court, Roland. the Mighty Pala-
din Of Charlemagne, Sir Berram
du Guesclin and Bayard. the
gentle knight without fear and
without reproach-heroes all
wore their Ladye's Glove when
setting lance at rest. IN Tourna-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

spondenoe Cardsyou and for your
satisfaction appreciate Prices 25c to $500 (Fst Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
Open Monday Until 10 p. M.
To Accommodate Belated Shoppers

Nov for Monday, the last shopping
N day before Christmas. when shop
ping will be at It's very pinnacle. This
Is to be the test of the stores selling
organization. All day Monday and
Monday evening until 10 O'Clock, this
store viii be at your command, tuned
to the highest pitch in your service.
Additional help. additional delivery
and wrapping facilities. Every posi-
bic effort will be made to bring shop
ping service to the highest efficiency.
Remember. these last minute hints that
viii aid you IN making the Christmas
shopping more satisfactory.
We would impress upon you that while
the store aims to deliver all merchan-
disc possible. that It Is safer for the
last day. at least. TO take small parcels
with you. Don't forget our Toy City
and Dolldom IN our Old Annex-Sec-
ond Floor. with its thousands of Dolls
and Toys.
Csigned) S8sS2FsElls
fs5s7:Isi
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22
For Sweetheart.
For Som

He wants a play suit, 10 play "Injun,'
Fireman" Policeman" County Sheriff,
Cowboy boy Scout" or Military
Suit to play Soldier To give him a
play suit means a very happy boy on
Christmas morn. Priced from 81 to So
Bath Robes, Sweaters, Shirts, Blouses,
Paiamas also make splendid gifts.
Fourth Floor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

The Young Mems CHRISTIAN ass0-
citation building viii be one of the
few public buildings open in the city.
but there viii be no special observ-
ance Of the day in that organization
The public library viii be closed.
The hotels. cafes and theatcrs expect
10 do a big business, for there are
always many people who seek enter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-22

M Z Oifer @ Lh1stma3
w shoppers a display that
includes every conceivable
novelty for men and women.
We have created hundreds Of
new ideas this season-many
of which are confined exclu-
sively to this store and not to
be found elsewhere. Every
thing IN leather that goes to
make a display complete can
d one worthy article.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-24
May Take Wheat Crop.

The government will take over
this years entire wheat crop, il
necessary, in order to conserve the
supply for Americas fighting
forces and the allies and reduce
costs to the consumers of the
country according to an announce
ment of Herbert C. Hoover regard.
ing the policy of the food admins.
tration of wheat, -four and bread
The chief features of the pro-
gram include the elimination of
trading in futures, the establish.
ment of buying agencies at the
principle terminals. the licensing
of elevators and mills, regulation of
exchanges and fixing of fair
prices.
Although the minimum price of
So wheat fixed by Congress does
not become effective until next
year the administration plans to
exercise complete control over this
years harvest through powers con
ferred in the food aid export con-
troll law.
Warning is also gwen to r,ck.
less joy riders that the govern
ment may take extreme measures
to conserve gasoline supplies, for
the use of the army and navy and
for our allies