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The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
BASEBALL AND VAUDEVILLE
 FOR DECORATION DAY.

The fiat or forty" ball team is the latest aggregation to enter the ath- letic field for honors, and Is anxious to meet any or all corners in a contest on the diamond. These old-timers feel that they are still as young as they feel" and in order to demonstrate their prowess will be at the park on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. and want some club to accept their challenge and accommodate them with ball game, feeling confident that the public will be fully repaid for turn. ing out and seeing them in action. Each players weighs 200 pounds or is over forty years of age, and a defi is hereby issued to the youngsters to come forth and meet them in battle. The lineup of the fiat or forty" team is as follows: Ripley, c; Dooley, D.; Conway, 1b; Council, 2b; Gottschalk. 3b; Bollinger, SIS; Garnes, If; Fleming. cf;; Hickman, If.
 P. S.-By special request there will be a number of vaudeville stunts pulled off that will both amuse and entertain the thousand rooters who are expected to attend the game.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
MARlPosA BRINGS BIG LIST
 PASSENGERS FROM coRoovA

The steamer Mariposa arrived in Cordova late Saturday afternoon with sixty-six passengers for here, as fol lows: Alyah Eames, Mrs. w. K. Scott E. L. Scrafford, J. F. simpkins, Ellen Lundberg, Harry Mitchell. J. W. Forester, Ned Mitchell, C. C. Long well, Howard Lonwgell, Albert Rother. c. M. Bother, C. NJ. O'Neill, H. H. Still, L. w. Kingsby, J. w. Doran, W. B. Calhoun, c. G. Roland, l.. c. Woody. J. c. Compton, l.. F. Richey, l.. D. Me. Alloy, Harry Lewis, P. J. Lynch, F. Wilson, II. Wiley P. Anderson. E. G. Lafferty, H. Galbraith, C. Langloe. s. J. Duley George Gray, w. Hacker. J. J. Henry, John Gduenstein, A. Miller. Andrew Keeif. J. Swanson. Nina Holmberg. Clara Letting, Gustave Mil Ter, R. E. Hutchinson, Mrs. W. Pritch ard, E. P. Roe, Mrs. o. J. Berg. Mrs J. F. Crane, J. Bremner. C. Johanson C. II. Schultzer, Miss Sargent, J. C. Donaugh, and 1G steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
FARM AND GARDEN DAY
 IN PENNSYLVANIA
(By United Press)

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 2S. - Ori- ginally intended as Pennsylvania s third annual Good Roads Day" to- day became a statewide Farm and Garden Day" by proclamation of Gov ernor Brumbaugh.
 War had not been declared when this was designated as Good Roads Day" When the declaration, state and local highway authorities began to rush road improvement In chang ing the character, Governor Brum. baugh stated that food had now be. come the greatest consideration.
 The governor himself will do his bit' in farm and garden.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
cORDOVA CLUB TAKES GAME
 FROM BLUM, O'NEILI TEAM

Yesterday afternoon the Cordova team and the Blum, O'Nenl club met at the ball park and indulged in five inning contest. The weather was damp and chilly and not the kind to arouse much enthusiasm among the local fans. However, it afforded the boys an opportunity to indulge in a little practice, which both teams are sadly in need of The regular club won by a score of 12 to 9, although the Blum, O'Neill team made very 'reditable showing under the circum- stances and looked spick and span in their new uniforms.
 Some work had been done in fixing the diamond, end a force of men will continue to put the park in condition so that better ball may be expected in the future. All players are requested to meet on the field tonight and to. morrow night for practice and if pos sible a game will be arranged for De. coration Day.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
VIOLENTLY INSANE MAN
 IS ARRESTED AT KODIAK

Adyices received from Deputy Mar shal Karl Armstrong at Kodiaw, state that a man, name not given, was taken violently insane at Uyak recently, and that he seriously wounded two men with knife before he was subdued. While being taken from Uyak to Ko- diak he in some manner obtained pos session of knife and again went on the rampage, seriously cutting two other men before he was disarmed.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
sHoRTHILL TO HANDLE FUNDS.

w. w. Shorthill, secretary to the governor, has been designated by the war department, disbursing agent for the funds to be expended for defray- ing the expenses of conscription off. cers throughout the territory. The governor recommended Shorthill, the department asked if he would accept, and upon his election to serve appoint ed him. No salary attaches to the office.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
FOR SALE.

1 complete sawmill outfit with plan CTS (Russell & Col 11-13. Nominal h. D. 35. Indicated h. D. IT. Circular saws and other materials. new Willamette donkey engine, 8 1-2 by To-
 l slightly used Willamette donkey engine, II by 10. 2 slightly used Florry donkey en- zines, 7-10.
 For further information write or wire
 ALASKA ANTHRACITE RY. co.
 Per Geo. Nelson,
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
SPECIALIST VISITING CORONA.

Dr William Pallister, superinten. dent of the Juneau general hospital, is visiting in the city for few days. He will go on a trip to Anchorage on the Northwestern. The doctor is an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist and is making his first visit to Cor dOya
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
CoRDoVAN DIES MoRNINGSlDE.

The governors office has been ad- vised of the death, at the Morningside Asylum, on May 16, of John Mccarthy. who was committed to the institution from Cordova in 1912. Death resulted from Bright's disease.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

J. w. Forester returned Saturday afternoon from the states, bring ing with him force of thirty painters. who will paint all of the bridges and trestles on the Copper River & North western railway bridges between here and Kennecott
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Captain Nolan, who has been in charge of the Signal Corps, at Valdez, was in town yesterday on his way to Seattle, where he has been called for active service.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Dr. William Pallister. who conducts the Juneau general hospital, was an arrival on the Mariposa, and will spend several days in Cordova He is taking a much needed vacation.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

The steamer Alaska broke her steer, ing gear in the bay yesterday and af- ter being delayed two hours to make necessary repairs, proceeded on her way to Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

C. C. Keenan left on the Alaska for Medford, Oregon, where he will spend his leave of absence, in the effort to recuperate his health.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Clarence Johanson has returned from the states, where he has been attending school, to spend his vaca- ton here.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Chief Clerk Alvah Flames, of the railway mail service, returned on the Mariposa from business trip to Se- attle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Bullets" radio operator from Mile IA, is in town from that place, spend. ing a few days in Cordova visiting friends.
 Superintendent Middlecamp, of the Ellamar copper mine, was in town Sat urday on his return from a several months trip to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

A. s. Dautrick, of Juneau. travelling passenger agent for the Great North ern railway. is spending a few days in Cordova.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

The freighter Juneau is in port, load ing a thousand tons of Kennecott ore for the smelter. The Juneau was a
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

month to the westward. having en- countered rough weather and consid- erable ice.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
INCOME TAX WILL RAISE
 OVER HALF BILLION DOLLARS
lRY Assnciated Pressl

WASHINGTON, May 2S - The in-
 come tax schedule adopted by the sen ate committee is expected to raise
 $535 ,OOO 900.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

A fine comedy program at the Elm press tonight, "CTOoky," featuring Frank Daniels, the celebrated com edian.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
LADIES,

Don't miss seeing our shoe line. We have a full line of them, as smart as any made. Clayson, The Clothier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Thirty painters left this morning for points along the railroad, where they will paint the bridges of the Copper River & Northwestern rail way
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Author Moazey, who had his feet frozen on the trail recently, is out of the hospital, and able to be about again.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

w. L. Levy. of Valdez, greeted Cor dova friends yesterday on his way to the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Will Clayson is having the interior of his store decorated and otherwise improved.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

The Pacific Steamship Company have installed large, attractive bull. letin board in front of the office to announce the arrival and departure of steamers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-Ladies' ready to wear furnishing goods store in most thriving community in Alaska. Ad- dress Box 412, Mccarthy, Alaska 5-21-6t
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Mrs. F. F. Sayres and Mrs. R. ThOrndyke, of Juneau, are spending a couple of days in town.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Victor Sicotte was an outgoing pas senger on the Alaska for the states.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

The Admiral Farragut is expected from the westward next Thursday.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Roy Ashland has accepted a posi- ton in Finkelstein & Sapiros store.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

w. w. Smith, representing the Cud- ahy Packing Company, left on this mornings train for Mccarthy.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

The steamer Northwestern is due to arrive in Cordova next Saturday from the south.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

c. Mckinney arrived in town this morning from Mccarthy, and will spend a few days in CordOva.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

FOR RENT-Housekeep rooms
 Apply Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28
PERSONAL GOSSIP ABOUT
 WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

A. c. Minx, representing the Norris Safe x Lock Company, is in town from Seattle.
 Pete Arnoot is in town from San Francisco.
 w. R. Bloss was a recent arrival from Seattle. c. A. Thayer is in town on business from Seattle. J. w. West is in Cordoya from Me, Carthy.
 Roy Ashland has accepted a posi- ton in Finkelsten & Sapiro's store.
 Victor Sicotte was an outgoing pas senger on the Alaska for the states.
 ilt tAulllll iA Y tAl hkout To ONptNtVu from the westward next Thursday.
 w. w. Smith representing the Cud- ahy Packing Company, left on this mornings train for Mccarthy.
 The steamer Northwestern is due to arrive in Cordova next Saturday from the south.
 c. Mckinney arrived in town this morning from Mccarthy, and will spend a few days in Cordova.
 Mrs F. E. Sayres and Mrs. R. Thorndyke, of Juneau, are spending a couple of days in town.
 Will Clayson is having the interior of his store decorated and otherwise improved.
 w. L. Levy. of Valdez, greeted Cor dova friends yesterday on his way to the states.
 A fine comedy program at the Elm press tonight, "CTooky," featuring Frank Daniels. the celebrated com. edian
 Author Moazey, who had his feet frozen on the trail recently, is out of the hospital, and able to be about again. The Pacific Steamship Company have installed large, attractive bull letin board in front of the office to announce the arrival and departure of steamers.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

A. c. Minx, representing the Norris Safe X Lock Company, is in town from Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

J. w. West is in Cordova from Me CaTthy.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

c. A. Thayer is in town on business from Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

Pete Arnoot is in town from San Francisco.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-28

w. R. Bloss was a recent arrival from Seattle.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
The Candeljlla Plant,

The wax of the candelilla plant Is
used in making candles, photograph
records, wood and leather polishes,
floor wax. certain varnishes linoleum,
rubber compounds and ceiluloid, and it
also enters into use in pharmacy and
in the making of electrical insulation.
The candelilla plant grows on the
poorest quality of soil, and before it
was found to have a commercial value
for the wax contained it was consid-
cred q pest.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

At the meeting of the Mary Church
Terrill club Monday evening at Union
park, with Miss Margaret Roberts as
hostess, the following officers were
elected for the next six months: Pres
ident. Mrs. Emerald Mash; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Stella Hyde; secretary
Mrs. Lulu McCree; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Edith Strauthers; treasur-
er, Miss Marie Bell; critic, Miss Ger
trude Hyde; journalist, Mrs. Audra
Alexander; reporter, Miss Margaret
Roberts; chaplain, Mrs. Perkins; par
Humanitarian, Mrs. JOHNNIE Shaw. Mrs.
Joburness Redmon-Kelso of Chippewa
Falls, Wis, former member of the
club, gave few interesting remarks.
A delightful luncheon was served by
the hostess. Adjourned to meet next
Monday evening with Mrs. Johnnie
Shaw.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Among the various picnics on the
4th of July was reception given by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. L.
Gregory, Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Hughes,
Mrs. Clara James and Miss Alice Bell.
There were about sixty in attendance
at Goods park. After games, refresh
ments were served, after which most
of the party went to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson and the balance
of the evening was spent in music and
conversation. 1t was indeed a treat
to the soldiers, as it was one of the
many highly appreciated receptions
that has been given for them.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
RED CROSS SOCIETY ORGANIZED

RED CROSS SOCIETY ORGANIZED.
After the close of the M. C. T. club
Monday evening Miss Marie Bell pre-
scented to the members the need and
advisability of organizing Red Cross
society among the women of the city,
which was launched by those of the
club who were interested. Miss Ia
bitha Mash, our only registered nurse,
was elected president; Miss Adah
Hyde, vice president; Miss Marie l.
Bell, secretary; Miss Gertrude Hyde,
treasurer, and Mrs. Emerald Mash,
reporter. Those interested are well
come to join.
What terrible world this would be
if all the music that flows out in thou
sands of places in this great country
were suddenly stopped. Supposing
you were suddenly deprived of the
privilege of hearing any more music.
You would listen for it each day, think
about it constantly, and pray for its
return. Have you ever considered en-
riching your life by putting more mu-
sic, good music, the best music, into
your own home? Write for catalogue
to Harger & Blish, 81 Walnut street,
Des Moines, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

The Invincible Concert Co., who
gave their recital at the Union Con-
gregational church last Tuesday even
ing, was great success. This COM
pany is one of the best Negro concert
companies that has ever come to our
city. They are high class artists and
each one is a genius along their line.
The auditorium was full and the audi
ence was enthusiastic in their ap-
plause. If this company returns again
they will be assured of large audi
ence. The Williams Jubilee Singers,
which are also under the auspices of
the same management, came from AL
bia, Iowa, to hear them. While here
they visited at the training camp at
Fl. Des Moines and they sang few
selections at the Army Y. M. c. A.,
which were greatly appreciated.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
Indians Utilized Irritation.

The Indian discovered for himself
the science Of irrigation. Many Of the
tribes, such as the Crows and the
Apaches, early made use of the river
bottoms for the cultivation OF their
staple crop-corn. When the condi-
ton of dryneSs came they would con-
struct rough temporary dam of log,
with which they could divert The
course Of part of the stream into their
lands There were primitive bitches
which distributed the water.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

time there will be a demonstration I'M
der the auspices of the committee on
household economics in the canning of
peas by the cold packed method.
The Young Mothers club will meet
Thursday, July 18th, with Mrs. E. J.
Nixon, 4O5 West Second street.
Mrs. Joburness Redmond kelso of
Chippewa Falls, Wis, arrived in our
city to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Redmon, of 1909 Fourteenth
street. Mrs. Kelso is quite popular
girl and her many friends are glad to
see her.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
Are You One of Them?

There are great many people who
would be very much benefited by TAX
ing Chamberlain's Tablets for weak
or disordered stomach. Are you one
of them? Mrs. NJ. r. Scarf, Baldwins-
vile, N. Y, relates her experience in
the use Of these tablets: II had a bad
spell with my stomach about six
months ago, and was troubled for two
or three weeks with gas and severe
pains in the pit of my stomach. Our
druggist advised me to take Chamber
lain's Tablets. l took a bottle home
and the first dose relieved me wonder
fully, and l kept on taking them until
was cured" These tablets do not
relieve pain, but after the pain has
been relieved may prevent its recur-
renee.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
For Round Shout derS,

round shouders-gOod for girls or
women who have to sit q good deals
performed by placing thin stick or
wand across the back and letting II
run out through the bent elbows. The
arms are bent so that the hands rest
on the chest. Keep the arms and
shoulders pressed back and down and
walk about the room in this way for
five or ten minutes.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Mr.. ]. M. Morse Of Albany, Ca, a
binister and newspaper man of that
lty, who came to Des Moines to enter
be training camp, upon arriving here
ecided that for the present he would
BIT enter, but would remain here for
|hile and study the conditions of our
Ice from northern mans viewpoint.
fhile here he has been employed in
be Bystander Office. He expects to
: sit other cities in the northwest be-
bre returning south.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Cultivate your musical talent by
stening to the perfect recreations of
he songs of the worlds greatest
'rtists. If you have children who are
tudying music, there is nothing you
'hn do that will develop their talent
Kicker than to give them the daily
Ultimate associations of the wonderful
lew Edison in your home. Write
pr catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811
Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Among the most successful picnics
In the Fourth was the one in which
he members of the Hikers club and
|oldiers from the company of Ser
(eants Thomas and Holland of Fl. Des
Holmes participated in. The crowd,
|nder the leadership of Mr.. Jesse
raves, left in an auto truck for the
(eaver road and picnicked this side of
he Hyperion club. A most enjoyable
: me was had by all.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

There are many lives that are
|mpty, barren, mere half lives, homes
) lat are not homes, but merely houses,
i because the people so unfortunate
! situated have not given themselves
b opportunity for the refreshment of
beir spirit or soul, which is to be
bund in good music. Is yours such a
He or such home? Write for cata-
Pgue to Harger & Blish, 81 Walnut
freet, Des Moines, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
looming Events Cast Their Shadows for 1917

The NJ. W. y. c. L. Of A. f. & A. NJ of Iowa, July TO- IL,
at Davenport, Iowa.
The knights of Pyhias, July Goth, at Abba.
The Court of Calanhe, July Goth, at Abba.
The knights of Tabor August eth, Des MONIES.
TheDa lighters of Tabernacle August 7th, Des Moines
National Business Mems League, August
Conference of Grand Masters Grand Secretaries
and p. G. Ms August at Louisville, Ky.
The G, U. O. of O. F., August 2sth at Des Moiues
The Household of Ruth, August 18th, at Des Moiues
Nebraska State Baptist Association, August 2S Oskaloosa
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

The Homemakers League will meet
tuesday, afternoon, July 10th, with
(rs. r. N. Hyde, 821 Thirteenth
kreet. All persons interested in this
FORK are requested to be present. All
ersons on the membership committee
tho cannot be present will please send
J a written report.
A very interesting meeting Of the
riple H club was held last Tuesday
the home of Mrs. Kathrine Wag-
er.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Hon. H. E. Wright, who has re-
igned from civil service as consul
0 one Of the ports in South America,
as returned and has located in this
ity and is in the practice Of law at
81 West Ninth street, where he has
barge of the renting of flats.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

The annual sermon of the U. B. F.'s.
s. M. It's and Juveniles of Des Moines
will have their annual sermon preach
ca by Rev. L. NJ. Lee at Corinthian
BAPTIST church Sunday at 2:3O p. m.
They will assemble a; the hall on
Eleventh and Center and march to the
church.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

The NJ. B. Talbert club met with the
PRESIDENT, Mrs. A. G. Coleman. After
Inc work was over they adjourned to
heet with Mrs. Harry Allen on July
| 9TH at 1912 Croker street.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

There will be a social given Satur-
lay night, July 18th, at the residence
# Mrs. C. A. Payton, 1907 West
Eleventh street. Music, speaking and
refreshments will be served. All are
Invited to be present.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Mrs. Deal and Mrs. Bradford were
(ub guests. Also the name of Mrs.
] ellie Gregory was added to the club
Membership. The meeting next Tues
hy will be at the home of Mrs. Harry
(urnham, 908 Twelfth street, at which
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Miss Gertrude B. Lewis, formerly of
Dubuque, Iowa, but now teacher in
(he Lincoln high school in Guthrie,
bkla., is in our city to spend the sum-
her
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Mrs. Della Brown and Mrs. Maude
Wallace and Mrs. Julia Hill of Ne
ada, Iowa, spent Sunday in the city,
he guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Lewis,
|121 Cherry street.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

The Jolly Dozen met Thursday aft
lrnoon with G. A. Coleman. After
he session they adjourned to meet
! With Mrs. on Fourteenth
Street.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Twenty-Five Cents Is the Price of
Peace.
The terrible itching and smarting
incidental to certain skin diseases, is
almost instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price, Is cents
For sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
CITY LOCALS

Mr.. Ralph Bass of Moberly, Mo-,
look on a private car over the Wa
bash, spent few days in the city.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
lnfaiIibIe Indication.

When Il man says he merely plays
for pastime, the indications are ne
quits loSer.-AtchisOn Globe.