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The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
GERMANY $ CR0P LIKELY ID BE
 DESTROYED
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Sept. l - It might have been thought that nothing new re- mained to be attempted in aerial war. fare. but the French aviation authori- ties are considering an idea. first sug- gested by the celebrated pilot. We'd rines. of throwing seeds of that trou- blesome weed, couch grass (known to farmers as squitch or quitch) over the cultivated land of Germany.
 It is asserted that it would be an easy matter for an aeroplane to carry 500 pounds of the seed and let it fall on fields where corn, beet or potatoes are planted. and that if supply is not available, scientists would not take long to raise it in sufficient quantity to send a thousand of the aeroplanes which France is expecting at an early date from the United States, over Ger many's crops.
 The possibility of dropping seeds of some rapidly growing form of mushroom fungus or even germs of phylloxera is also under consideration.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
ENGLAND PEEVED OVER ACTION OF
 NETHERLANDS

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 3l Rotterdam this month have given the Dutch government one O. the most se- were jolts it has oxperienced.
 The trouble began N iJh Q request Gn the part of Germany that the export of new potatoes should be permitted immediately they began to reach the market As it was backed up by the intimation that only thus could be Jb- viated a reduction of the ration of German coal of 350oU0 tons a month, on which the country and it's indus tries so vitally depend. the minister of agriculture, F. F. posthuria. gave way.
 The standing agreement provided that 12,000 tons of potatoes must be delivered to Great Britain before any further export to Germany, and as the British authorities insisted on the strict fulfillment of this obligation. the result was that the home market, for two or three weeks preceding the ar rival of the new crop in any quantity, was bereft of its supplies of the old and was practically bare.
 Finding themselves suddenly de- prived of such a conspicuous item in their daily menu. mobs of indignant housewives at Amsterdam and iot,er- dam raided any boats or wagons con taining potatoes they could get at, and apparently managed to plunder q certain amount de5rined tor Great Britain, though they neither kifew nor cared where the food was bound. In deed. there was no suggestion what ever of the riots being of an anti Brit ish character.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
CONTINUE ID GO HI.
 LIMIT
(By Associated Prcasl

IA
 SEATTLE. Sept 1. - The potato market is strong, the large shipments having no effect on lower prices. Sweet potatoes are beginning to ar rive in good condition and the present high prices are due for a drop. The local cranberry crop is rated at two thirds of normal and this is given as the cause for threatened high prices and probable shortage Fruits of all kinds from eastern Washington and California are arriving fast and in ex- .cellent condition. but for some unex. plained reason high prices prevail. The local demand for watermelons is brisk, but the shipper is unable to se- cure cars to ship them Vegetables of all sorts are in demand and the prices high. There is no trading in wheat at the Chicago pits, but the govern ment price of $2.20 a bushel is expect. ed to stand. Corn is skyrocketing and gains experienced on the Chicago mar. ket yesterday Butter is strong. The advance is halted by the creamery men, who claim the advance is iusti- fled, but decline to make further raise. Eggs are in large demand. with other dairy products Staple grocer ies are still unchanged Canned sal mon is expected to cost fifty per cent more, due to the small catch and pack. Potatoes are $45 and $50; eggs. IS cents; apples, Gravensteins. S2.OO and $2.25 box; butter, 46 and 47 cents.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
SCHOOL EXPENSE WILL NOW BE
 REFUNDED

House Bill No, 4, passed by the re- cent territorial legislature, providing for the maintenance of public schools and high schools in the territory of Alaska, is as follows:
 Section 4. That seventy-five per cent of the total amount expended for the maintenance of public schools, including high schools, within the limits of any incorporated town, city or incorporated school district now existing or hereafter established, in each school year shall be refunded to the school fund of said incorpor- ated town or incorporated school dis trict from the monies Of the territory of Alaska, as hereinafter set forth Provided, that no expense incurred for the construction of new building, purchasing building sites. or other real estate, shall be considered expense of maintenance within the meaning of this act, and not more than ten per Ccut Oi lHc tOtdl dlnOunt OI the eX- pense of maintenance shall consist of expenses incurred for repairs, alter ations, or other Improvements on buildings or other real estate. Pro vided, further, that no incorporated town, city or incorporated school dis trict shall receive more than $l5,O00 from the territory of Alaska under the provisions of this act, during any one school year of nine months
 Section 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent an incorpor- ated town, city or incorporated school district from expending an amount in excess of ten per cent of the expense of maintenance within the meaning of this act for repairs, alterations or other improvements of buildings or other real estate. However, such ad ditional expenses shall not be consid cred within the provisions of this act
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

The British authorities were the more displeased with the course things had taken as seeming to throw on them the odium of taking supplies which Holland herse'f needed, while owing to shipment delays. the frontier seems to have been opened Tor ex- ports to Germany little while before the British supply had actually left the country, and London apparently has made it's displeasare unpleacsntly plain to the Netherlands government.
 The market is now flooded with po- tatoes of the new crop, which besides supplying home needs. is expected to permit of the export of 25.090 tons each to the United Kingdom ani Ger many.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
SPANISH UNREST IS DUE TO FAVoRITIsM

MADRID, Sept 1.-The movement of unrest which has been making itself and felt in Spain during the two months due to three factors; the agitation military circles the dsconen of the Democratic party (which Socialists, Republicans and Refomiss) and the working classes due to the prvatons of the economic
 The dissatisfaction the is due to what held avortism certain officers receiving advancement through court influence It is claimed by the officers committees that he king aiming to form personal party the army on which he rely for dcontent the nsucency of officers and the need for technical organization in the army
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The traditional sword will not cank at the heels of American army officers France This the first time in American history the officers abandoned in battle
 The French and British banned swords for their officers during the first year of the America now n follows suit by official order of the department.
 The simple and sufficient During the first year of the French and British officers easily distinguish able from their by swords uniforms insignia and the Boche shapshooters concentrated their fire with dead y effect The idea since has make commanding officers look much like enlisted men as possible
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
TEA DRUNKENNESS
 LATEST IN LONDON.
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Sept. 1. - Has it been noticed that since the anti-treating epoch and since alcoholic liquor came to vanishing point men invite one an other to cups of tea and get quite fev- erish over their potations," asks the Daily Express. Recently an actor who is resting confessed that he had consumed nine cups of tea since breakfast time. They had certainly changed his condition. He was terribly restless. Glittering eyes. rapid, non sensical voluminous talk. high temper ature, an uncertain temper. a fluctu- ating pulse. hands nervously elenched -all these are the signs and tokens of tea drunkenness.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
r C. 4 Is -..7scAcE2 IT N ' WoRg
NEW YORK. Sept. l.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.- Safeguard the girls is the bur den of of letters pouring into the national headquarters f the Young Womens Christian Association New York The national board of the r. w. c. A. is confronted with an mense responsibility for helping safeguard moral conditions in he neghborhood of training and for providing for the welfare of in special industries created by the unusual conditions of
 still further responsibility has been brought them by cable from European countries asking for trained American to help the constructive programs for life among iii Russia, France and England Through the national board of the Y w. C. has assembled its work council
 number of known from toocean for their public spirited interest all that affects community.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
WOMEN $ LEAGUE TO MEET ON
 TUESDAY

Mrs. w. w. Council. president ot tha Women's Patriotic League, requests all members of that organization II at tend meeting at her home on fues- day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. to con slider the suggestions offered by Mrs Franklin K. Lane, wife of the secre tary of the interior, who has done so much for Alaska. An excerpt from Mrs. Lanes letter follows:
 Perhaps you in Alaska will be in- terested in a hospital bed to be put in the Washington ward of the Neuiliy hospital, just outside of Paris. We are trying to get several beds from the interior department here so that our men may feel the home thought, and care for them when they are wounded. Each bed costs, for the year. s60o and we are going to supply all the gar ments, sheets, etc, from our war work here. Each bed so endowed wifi have a brass plate on it ours will .raad, Department of the Interior If you start one, I should suggest Alaska Woman's Patriotic League, and f1 any of your men are wounded, they will tiave that bed in the syashirgttH Is. O., ward.
 Please do not fail to write to me or call on me for anything can de to help in the work
 Mrs. Strong, wife of the governor O Alaska, has also written Mrs. Council and adds this explanation of the work being carried on in the east and of the work which can be done here:
 "The ladies whose husbands are of. ficials in the interior department have work rooms at the Home Club build ing opposite the White House, and Mrs. Lane deyotes much of her time in supervising the knitting of sweat CTS, socks, mufflers, helmets, ordering materials, cutting garments and keep ing the attention of all centered upon the needs and comforts of the Ameri- man of the war relief work and will take personal charge of furnishing packages of bed linen, clothing and comforts for hospital bed to be fur nished by the Alaska Women's Patri- otic League. These leagues have been organized in Skagway, Cordova, Val dez and Seward, and will help to raise the $500 necessary for the first bed Other Alaska towns will be asked to cooperate. This work does not con- flict with that of the Red Cross; it is simply one of the numerous other ways that the women of the country are adopting to show their devotion to the cause and help hasten the day of peace. It is providing a bed in the Washington hospital at Neuilly France, so that sick or wounded Alaska soldier may be we'll cared for by American doctors and American nurses. A little sacrifice on the part of everyone will divide the duty we owe the defenders of the flag. and no one will have to do more than his share. Every American should real ize the real significance of the word "slacker," and should look upon a stacker as one who does not love the Stars and Stripes and has no right to sing:
 My country, 'tis of thee,
 Sweet land of liberty.
 While our soldiers are helping to make the world safe for democracy Alaskans can be depended upon to do their bit. Think what your generosity will mean to the lads far from home! The smallest donation will help to raise this fund"
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
GOVT. RESERV E.S 1O PER CE N I
 SALMON PACK
tBy Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Sept. 1. = The govern ment has asked the salmon packers to reserve ten instead Of six per cent of their pack Of soekeyes and chinooks for governmea use. The packers also si.- sf.-gs ttis-S l,9l 1iaa1IE sll tke isp per cent of the pinks. as the six pes cent requisition was made while large pack was expected. The Puget Sound pack is only onefourth of nor nal of the big run. The years pack in Alaska will probably be slightly above the average.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

CHICAGO Sept 1-The pacifists who failed to find an asylum for meeting in Wisconsin Minnesota began their scheduled convention without opposition today the side of the Auditorium There police crowd present. cep the newspaper The public paid attention to the convention.
 CHICAGO, Sept 1.-The meeting of the organization com mee of the Peace Council of America dispersed by the police instructions from Governor owen after it had been in session three hours.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES, Sept LA vertable scandal Tn the German revealed in official documents taken from recently captured prisoners showing the onal munon crises and shortages from which Germany known to suffer part due the munitions wasted and stolen and demonstrating the seriousness of the shortage which Germany is at all times facing.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES Sept. 1.-American cay y regiments undergoing intensive cavalry training may be surprised their arrival at the French front to find their horses reegaed to the stables and themselves the trenches
 AS matter of fact the role of the French largely one of aoot in the trenches Unless the whole character o the war on the western front should change completely entirely possible that American cavalry may undergo experience
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

BERLIN, Sept Germany is still without definite know edge of President Wilson reply to Pope Benedict peace pro osals The only information available is the press comments hltering from nearby neutral capitals
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

WASHINGTON, Sept In the first test of strength be- tween te senate radicals and conservatives the profits HXaon the radicals defeated The senate reieced ba maximum amendment of Hiram Johnson of California for gross levy of eighty per of profits instead of sxvwo per
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
GRAIN cARGoEs WILL NOT BE RELEASED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The agreement between the Netherlands government and the food administration teasing gram earsees held in American ports been sa proved by experts of the administration board abandon ment is possible
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
SPA|N'S $ REFORM PROGRAM WILL
 BE ADOPTED
(By Associated Press)

MADRID, Sept. 1. - After cabinet meeting, at which the king presided, the premier announced that a compre. hensiye program of reforms were in preparation and would soon be an nounced. after which general elections will be held.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
AUSTRALIA SENDS I. w. WIS TO JAIL

MELBOURNE Sept. 1.-The Australian government has declared that the Industrial Workers of the World which was
 eaVong to foment strikes and destroy factories i legal organization and eight members sentenced to six months in jail
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
PEACE IS SOUGHT BY AUSTRIA

VIENNA, Sept. 1.-The German national league has demanded that the government take vigorous and sparlng measures to check the Austrian agitation fo separate peace The league declares the Germans in Austria will oppose to the last any proposal that will cede Trieste or South Tyro to Italy The league invegs agalnst the irresponsible elements making it difficult for the Austrians to continue by the allies side
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
RoUMANIANs HOPE TO HOLD MoLDAVIA

ODESSA, Sept. 1-1he Russo Roumanan troops are ecey resisting the Teuon attacks from the region of Ou and the valleys of Sere and Puma losses are heavy on both sides and General Mackensen is urgently demanding uong achievements The Roumanans are still hopeful of loIdng MoldaYia.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

PARIS Sept. 1.-The French troops on the Asne front have opened offensive in the urebse region In one sweer they carried all obectives front reequarters of mile wide to a depth of over three hundred yards
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
B|C RECEIPTS IF ASSAY OFFICE
 AT SEATTLE
(By Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Sept. 1. - The assay of lice for the fiscal year ended J"ne 30, received $11,193,O0O in gold bullion from Alaska and Canada Nome sent $2,790000; Iditarod, $1,552, ,OOO: Yukon territory. s1,441,O 900; southeastern Alaska, more than $3O2.OO0 A rich strike has been reported on Harris creek. in the Kuskokwim country.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
LABOR CONTRACTOR KILLED BY FILIpINos

SEWARD, Sept 1-J. J. Cunnngham labor contractor at Larson bay cannery Uyak, Kodiak island is dead from wounds received in a riot with Filipino laborers
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN A MONTH HENCE

WASHINGTON, Sept 1-The next Liberty loan campaisil Will be launched October l. According plans $ OOOOO00OO will be asked, and the subscriptions will be closed on November l.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
COURT DECIDES CHILD
 LABOR UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
lBy Associated Pressl

GREENSBORO, N. C.. Sept. 1. = Federal Judge James Boyd, has de- 'clared the United States child labor law unconstitutional.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

Of course you are going to attend the dance at Hegg's hall tonight. as all your friends will be there. Music by the Bon Ton orchestra.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

A large number of townspeople are today on the Copper river flats in quest of ducks.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
HEARST DECLINES BE CANDIDATE
 GOVERNOR
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Sept l. - William Randolph Heart, newspaper publisher. las declined to be a candidate on the Democratic ticket for mayor of New York. and has refused to permit his name to appear on the ballot al the primaries.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l.-'

lIIlHhDrI1f HIh sept I-Ihe city paid tribute 10 tIe departing 5Oo soldiers million persons stood and watched the parade cheering the guardsmen they passed along street.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
BOY SCOUTS OF coRDovA TO CELEBRATE

The first anniversary of the Boy Scouts of Cordova ommemoated at the Red Dragon Monday evening" when an interesting program will be rendered. and the public is invited to attend the exercises.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01
FIRE CLAIMS THOUSANDS OF VICTIMS

PETROGRAD, Sept 1-Severa thousand persons are re- ported killed and injured in the fire Kazan which burned for hirty-six hours
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

LAKE FAIRFIELD, N c, Sept. 1.-Federal Judge Speer has refused to revoke the mail privileges Thomas Watson Jeersonian which paper excluded for attacking and enlstments.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-09-01

While our soldiers are helping to make the world safe for democracy, Alaskans can be depended upon to do their bit Think what your generosity will mean to the lads far from home, The smallest donation will help to raise this fund"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-17
NEW YORK
MAY De 4
TARGET 7
BY United Press.

NEW YORK. April 17.-The greatest
city in the world is in the war zone this
afternoon The greatest secrecy is be-
ing maintained as to steps that are be-
ing taken to protect the port but with
German submarine reported by the
navy department Immediately off the
coast the city was menaced. Late re-
ports from Boston naval station indi-
cate the belief that the submarine
which attacked the destroyer might be
off the Jersey coast. > The sub might
slip into Long Island Sound and bonn
bard outlying sections of the town. New
York la:tor il protected by submarine
nets. but whatever defenses there may
be are kept secret The navy yard at
Brooklyn was closed to all this after
noon. At Governors Island there was
the greF/est activity. 1t was there the
seroplanes are being held. From New
York to Atlantic City are scores of
town along the Jersey coast, immune
from attack under intcrna tional Jaw. but
Germany has shelled such towns on the
English coast. The hotels at Atlantic
City offer : tempting target VITA
the presence of hostile subs reported
an order from the navy department or
dering all coast lights out at night is
taken as a foregone conclusion. Coney
Island would be a blazing target.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-17
HONOR
THE BOYS!

/ thousands of people will crowd the
streets in front Of the high school on
/ Thursday morning when ZOO students
VIII raise their voices in patriotic songs
and enact the biggest celebration ever
held at the high school 1t will all be.
IN honor of the 1fteen coura geous high
schools boys who have 50 Loyalty en-
listed in the Unirsd states army and
VIII leave on the 1920 Nickel Plate
train for Fort Wayne.
Prominent public speakers have been
secured The Masonic drum corps. the
high school drum corps and the high
school orchestra viii furnish the music.
Special patriotic music written by Miss
Elizabeth Singer, a high school student.
viii be sung.
Mayor John SmalIey, Superintendent
G.. NJ. Mcdaniel of the schools. DR. III r
Sharrer, a. L. Murray OF the faculty.
and a. NJ Turner president az the First
National bank, VIII make the address.
PRINCIPAL l.. D. McElroy viii be master
of ceremonies.
As body the 700 students win escort
their brave companions to the Nickel
Plate railway where they board a train
for Fort Wayne at 1920 o'clock. The
drum corps viii lead the way and with
the students carrying flags. singing pat
riotic songs the sturdy band viii be
given a fitting farewell.
The high school and grounds Will be
decorated for the occasion ana room vnI
be made for the public who wish to Join
in and give vent to their patriotism.
Special places viii be reserved for the
parents of the boys who leave
The fifteen boys that have enlisted in
the coast artillery defense are Arthur
Wolter John Phrommer. Charles Kreig-
er Herman Kreiger, Leo Arkin. Arthur
Miller. Gardner VOORHEES,, Charles Hick-
man. Harry Newman. Glen Warne. Fred
Beckman. Clyde Hudson. John Foley.
Jacob Brusel, VIM Jones and Kenneth
81 aN.arf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-17
ALLIED
DRIVE IS
SAVAGE
United Press cablegra1n.

LONDON, April l7.-Five key points
Of the Hindenburg line were struck at
SO savage1y by the great Eranco-Brttish
drive today that their continuation in
the enemy's hands seems Impossible
OF the i've, Lens, st. Quentin and Lafere
may fall TO the allies at any hour.
Cambria and Laon are not SO closely en-
veloped.
General HaIg's report today told Of
another successful attack south of Cam
brai aimed at LIE Catelet, eleven miles
south of Cambria.
Paris Official statements more than
confirmed the hope Of success In the
joint offensive. General Niveue report
ed desperate German attack at Allies
to stop the French rush at Laon. Allies
lies seven miles south of Laon. The
counter-attack was repulsed The
French at Courcy defeated another coun
ter-attack. Tt is in the two sections
that the French wedge has been struck
deepest.
Unofficial battle front dispatches de-
clared German losses were tremendous.
The scissors to Rheims battle field is
ideal for offensive fighting by the
French. Tt is strategisally situated as
every blow jars the German line north
west to the channel The British ad-
vanced a mile toward lie Chatelet TODAY
An eleven-mile British front is now
within two miles of the St. Quentin
Cambria high road. When this road is
cut st. Quentin must fall.