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The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Reports from the lower Yukon state that the dogs of that district are dying off rapidly with distemper, few of the animals that have been there for any length of time having escaped the dis ease. The mail carriers have suffered heavily.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

PARIS, April 20.-Violent fighting continued last night, the French making further gains in the regions of Laffoux and Vaueere plateau Several lines of trenches east of Livre were captured.
 The Germans lost heavily in unsuccessful counter attacks in Champagne. The Germans nowhere were able to resist the French pressure, all of the German salients along the Sossons and Auberne front being crushed.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Upon their departure from Cordova the commanding officer, officers and crew of the United States ship Saturn, acknowledge with gratitude the hos pitality extended by the citizens of Cordova and members of the North land Club. The material success of the expedition has been contributed to in no small degree by Superinten- dent Corser and the other officials of the Copper River & Northwestern railway.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
AME R|CAN FLAG FLOATS OVER
 PARLIAMENT
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, April 20. - A religious service held at St. Pauls cathedral celebrated America's participation in the war. The American flag floated over the highest tower of the parlia- ment buildings at Westminster, and 1t was the first time any flag was so flown. The king, queen and the high est notables attended the service at the cathedral
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will resume their regular weekly dances tomorrow night, and continue them every Saturday night that Eagle hall is not engaged for some other enter tainment There will be the best of could be desired, terpsichorean devo- tees will derive much pleasure from these affairs.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Lynx have appeared in such num- bers on the Seward peninsula during the past winter that they are proving a serious menace to the reindeer herds. The big cats are not loath to attack a deer, which they kill easily.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Dr. Aline Bradley, of Fairbanks, has applied to the court at that place for admission to the bar. If granted she will be the first woman in that divi sion to gain the distinction.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Miss Mazelle Moss and Miss Elsie DeClark, two of the teachers in the Douglas schools, have resigned their positions, having taught there three and two years respectively.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

The district surrounding Fort Yu- kon is reported to have been overrun by bands of wolves this winter, which have devoured all the game and made it difficult for the Indians to procure animals for food.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
(By the Associated Press)

(By the AssOclated PfesSJ
 WASHINGTON, April 20.-The secretary of az riculture has asked the senate for wide powers to meet the food crisis including complete survey of the food supply, national supervision of all plants, mills, packing houses, canneres slaughter houses, breweries dstilleries, storage houses other fac tories where food implements and any other articles required for agricultural purposes prepared, manufactured or kept for sale distribution
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

hauhNh EhiiiSo iNCu liOiii touche last evening. with George Fran zen, H. A. Hansen and B. O'Neil.
 Buried Cordova cemetery, Friday April 20, J. Durkin; age 40 years; Rev. E. P. Ziegler officiating.
 Mrs. White, of Katalla, will leave on the Watson for a trip outside, the first time in years.
 A train arrived from Chitina this afternoon, bringing passengers and mail.
 The snow that fell last night is fast disappearing under the rays of Old Sol.
 c. c. Howard will leave on the next boat for Valdez.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
MT. MCKINLEY LODGE, NO. 183,
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Special meeting tonight at Masonic Hall, 7:30 sharp. Stereopticon lecture in first degree. Visitors welcome.
 A. McN. Field, w. M.
 J. II. SELLEN, Secretary.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

TOPEKA April 20.-Fifty-five per cent of the wheat crop has been abandoned and the yield of 4S 100000 bushels is less than half last years crop was expected to reach.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
APPEAL |S MADE. FUR SUPPORT
 GOVERNMENT

The Chambers of Commerce in Alas ka have received a communication from the Merchants Association of New York, urging that action be taken in all parts of the United States in support of the administration in deal ing with international problems. The letter and resolutions of the New York organization, which are as follows, show the support which President Wilson is receiving from all parties and business people:
 At an enthusiastic luncheon meeting of our members council, twenty-five hundred of the most representative business men of this city enthusiastic cally and unanimously endorsed an ex- pression of patriotic principles. We enclose herein, for your information, copy of these principles, which also appears in Greater New York;" and would suggest for your favorable con sideration the adoption of some simi- lar statement of principles by your or ganization to be forwarded to the pre- sident of the United States.
 The attendance of our meeting was limited because of the capacity of the dining hall. Many hundreds were turned away. Yours very truly, THE MFR CHANTS ASSOCIATION OF
 NEW YORK.
 By c. s. Mead, Secretary.
 Statement of Principles.
 Endorsed at meeting of the mem bers' council of the Merchants Asso- citation of New York, held on February 20, 1917.
 1. That we publicly affirm full and complete loyalty to our beloved coun try.
 2. That we pledge our support to the president of the United States, the constitutional leader of the nation.
 8. That we assert our belief in the patriotism of the individual citizen, oi whatever birth or former nationality
 4. That we believe that spirit ot patriotism, not surpassed in fervor oi intensity at any time in our nationa history, lives in the hearts of the en tire American people, which only awaits the call of the nations leader
 5. That, as American citizens resi- dent in New York, we declare oul readiness to make any sacrifice in de fense of those principles of individua liberty and freedom on land and or sea, for which this nation has tough three wars, and which constitute th' sacred badge of American citizenship
 6. That New York wishes to place itself before the nation as unequivo cally devoted to the principles o peace, but only upon condition tha peace can be maintained without tn sacrifice of national honor or Amer can principles.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

CHICAGO, April 20.-City officials have begun an investigation of the crammng of warehouses with foOdstuffs by spectators to corner the market The Momemakers' Guild has instituted a nationwide movement to check the boarding of foods through appeals to the patriotism of women. The buying by householders, who fear further advances in prices, has reached degree of insanity and grocers linn iting sales.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Mammoth bones in considera ble quantities are said to be found in the paystreak on Boob creek, in the Tol- stoi country.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
WHEAT STILL GOING UP.
By Associated Pres

CHICAGO, April 20. - May wheat has again advanced in price and to- day sold at $243 bushel.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

An excellent change Of pictures at the Empress tonight at 8 o'clock. The Come Back is fine. Also laughable comedies. Change again tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

The superintendent of the Red Ora gon having returned to town, the club house is open from ? p. m. to 10: 30 D. m.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

The census enumerators on the wet and dry question are making remark able progress, having registered the votes of over five hundred residents since yesterday morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

It is none too early to start to raise funds for putting the park in condi- tion for ball playing during the com ing summer
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

LONDON, April 20.-The indications are that the Austrian government policy is seeking to concili ate Russia and ia-Hungary is hopeful of mak- ing peace negotiations with Russia.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

A number of ladies of Juneau are preparing to organize Red Cross As sociation in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Secretary of Agri- culture Houston has recommended that the council of national defense be empowered by congress to fix minimum and maximum food prices
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Buried, at Mccarthy, Alaska, Tues day, April IT, Miss May Vance; age 24 years; Rev. E. P. Ziegler officiating.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

NEW YORK, April 20.-Herbert Hoover, chair man of the national food commission, urges the boy scouts of America to devote all of their energies to
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

AMSTERDAM, April 2O-There are strike out breaks in the German munition factories, including the Krupps' plant.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

MADRID, April 2O-Premer Rompones, in re- signing told the king that the defense of lives and interests of Spanards will not be assured if the gov ernment policy is continued bound by the limitations hitherto existing.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

The news when it Is news-in the
 Daily Times.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Tonight the Assembly Club will meet for it's usual club dance. s
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

Have your Job printing done at the Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20
British Making hroads On the Turks
 Capture Advanced Positions of Enen1v

the cultivation of beans, which are the best war em ergency food.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

LONDON, April 2o.-The British gained ground
The Cordova daily times., 1917-04-20

c. c. Howard will leave on the next boat for Valdez.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-07

Why shouldn't the dress be G serious
rival to the suit when we are tempted
by frocks like this which are simple
enough for the committee meeting in
the morning and sufficiently dress
up" for tea at the Ritz in the after
noonI This version is a tan Moon
Clio crepe braided in brown soutache.
Photo Fashsos Camsvo
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
rloMera.

Flowers are perhaps the most effec- tive of the many little finishing touches necessary to m attractive home. There are thousands of persons with beautiful houses, costly furnish- lngs, perhaps, artistically and skillful- ly arranged by the hands of clever decorator. but it takes the little finish ing touches. the seemingly unimpor- tant tiny things, done by the woman who loves and exists for her home and expresses her soul in her surroundings to make the house lovabIe.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
:. MT. CARMEL. ;'

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 The entire neighborhood has been in a critical condition with the Ger man measles. Eight of A. F. Bryant's family have been down with them and seven of w. s. Starkey's family, six of w [. Goss' family, three of G. B. Wirts' family, W. T. Pauis children and Andrew Jackson's three children. Little Silas Thomas came to school one day with fever and broke out on his way home from school. Our school had to close down on account of 1t and don't know when the children will be able to return to school again. They went very hard with everybody. Mrs. Bryant came near dying and Mrs. Starkey is very i'll yet.
 The infant baby of MT and Mrs. w. s. Starkey which died Sunday night was buried at Gibson Cemetery Mon day afternoon Rev. Kitchener per formed the burial service The family has the sympathy of the entire neigh borhood.
 Mrs. Florence Burton slipped on the ice and almost dislocated her should CT and hasn't been able to use her arm any since.
 MT and Mrs. Dees and daughter, Jeanette came down to A. P Bryant's Sunday and spent the day. While there Mrs. Dees went in the kitchen and cooked cakes and pies and pre- pared them a nice Christmas dinner, as Mrs. Bryant and Virginia were both in bed. They wouldn't have had anything cooked for Christmas had it not been for the kindness of Mrs. Dees.
 Mrs. Etta Elliot, who has been wis iting her sister, Mrs. Marie Wirt. for the past several weeks returned to her home at Trees, la., Saturday.
 MT. E. H. Herman and family Of Gravel Ridge spent Sunday afternoon with the family of A. P. Bryant.
 MT and Mrs. A. D. Paul are spend ing Christmas with Mrs. Paul's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Haney.
 Little Carl Lee and Woodrow Bry-
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
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 Oscar lbbotson came home from Bo- noke county to spend Christmas with his parents. Mir and Mrs. Edward Ib- botson.
 MT. George Knabe took 52 pieces of game to Little Rock at one load while the snow was on the ground.
 Charley Knabe and wife made bus mess trip to Little Rock last Satur- day.
 Mrs. Alma Gordon of Oklahoma has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Tom Boyd, for the last three weeks and returned home last week. Alma has two sweet children, little girl and boy
 MT. Allen and Miss Pauline made a business trip to Little Rock last week.
 Several head of cattle died in this part of the country while the snow was on the ground.
 Joe White has his new house about complete.
 Miss Louie Brown is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sidney Curtis, on the Alum fork
 Most everybody in these parts let the cold wave come and freeze their canned fruit and potatoes.
 E. M. Wilkerson has an new addi- tion to his barn.
 Miss Fife Knabe was visiting her sister at Walnut Grove last Sunday.
 Miss Annie Bell and Lottie Ball called on Mrs. E. M Wilkerson Sun day.
 It is hard for us who are still haul ing water, but we never miss the wa ter until the well runs dry.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
suhstitute for Lacquer.

The scarcity of the natural lacquer of the Japanese, the sap of the tree Rhus vernicifera, has brought to no- tice thitsi, a like product obtained by the Burmese from the black varnish tree. The substances prove to be es- sentially identical and thitsi is already used as varnish or lacquer on woody cloth and paper, and as cement in Burmese glass mosaics. A larger lacquer work field for Burma Is sug. gested.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
Legal Notices
NOTICE.
State of Arkansas. County

state or ATka1SaS. county
 of Pulaski--ss.
 In the Pulaski Chancery Court.
 Mary Taylor. Ex Parte. No 2211S.
 Notice is hereby given that Mary Taylor has this day filed in the office of the clerk of the Pulaski Chancery Court a petition asking for decree of said court, qufeting, vesting and con- firming in her the title to: Southwest quarter of Lot one (1), in Block three (3): northeast quarter of Lot one CD in Block three (31; northwest quarter of Lot one CD in Block three (3); Lot four (4) in Block three (3); Lot two (2) in Block six (61; south o-thirds. northeast quarter and northwest quar- ter of Lot four (4) in Block six (6) 1; north one-third of the southeast quar- ter of Lot one CD in Block six (6) {; northeast quarter of Lot one CD in Block six (6); west half of Lot one (1) in Block six co; south two thirds of six (6); south one-third of northwest quarter and north third of south west quarter of Lot two CD in Block seven CD, all in Watkins Addition 10 the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; also part of southeast quarter of the north east quarter Of Section 13, Township north, Range 12 west, said last mem tioned tract containing 30 acres, more or less.
 All persons who claim any interest in said lands are hereby notified to ap- pear in said Chancery Court of Pulaski County and show cause why the title of the petitioner should not be estab- lished, quieted and confirmed in her.
 Little Rock, Ark, November 24, 1917.
 W. s. BOONE,
 Clerk of Pulaski Chancery Court. By J. A. GIBSON, D. c.
 Fred A. Snodgress Attorney for Pe- titioner.
 30-7-14-21-28-4.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
l2A.
 Spreading Happiness.

So to order ones fife as to keep. amid tolls and sufferings, the faculty of happiness, and be able to propagate 1t in a sort of salutary contagion among ones fellow men, Is to do a. work of fraternity in the noblest sense- To give trifiing pleasure, smooth an anxious brow, bring little light into dark paths-what a truly divine office in the midst of thIs poor humanity l--s Exchange.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
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 The entertainment at the school house December "A was success.
 c. W. Wollam spent Christmas with home folks.
 Mrs. Hugh French of Houston, Ark, spent Christmas with her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. J. Jenkins.
 Miss Esther Hurst and Chas. Stockl were married Monday, December 24, at Dr. Tippits.
 Miss May Edwards and MT. M. Sparkman were married Deeemb Der 19.
 MT. and Mrs. Hanly and family spent Christmas eve with MT. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson.
 MT. and Mrs. John Swanson and Mrs. Allen spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Reding.
 Luther Avery and MT. Nelson and sons. Lambert, Charles and Count, and Dan Hanly went hunting Sunday night. They had good luck.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy took Christmas dinner with MT. and Mrs. Aznoe.
 Rev. Ira Holbrook is holding revival meetings at the school house every night this week.
 Jack Chapman has been promoted from engineer to straw boss on the section for the F. R. V & I. T. R. R.
 Messrs. T. J. Jenkins, c. Fl. Under wood, Leo and Ben Underwood, J. D. Aznoe and Mrs J. E. Aznoe were pleasant callers at J. L. Roy's Christ. mas day.
 Leo Underwood was pleasant call CT of Miss Grace Holbrook's Sunday
 A. w. Wollam lost valuable horse Saturday.
 Mrs. c. H. Underwood and Mrs.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
He Knew the Reaaos1.

Karl started to Kindergarten. Ills brother, Robert, had attended the same one last year. The instructor, calling Karl Robert so often, became provoked at herself and said: Well Karl, I don't know why always call you Rob-. ert." T guess know" answered Karl, seriously. q have on Roberts waist and his pants and his shoes"
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
No Reward for Laxinass.

The only kind of people who are complete failures in life are the ones who never try to accomplish anything. For those who endeavor to achieve something worth while there is always reward, even though they seem to. fail, but for downright laziness there is no reward--and there shouldn't be.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
MANNING ORDER.

State Of Arkansas. County
 of Pulaskf--ss. In the Pulaski Chancery Court Emma Pathway, Plaintiff.
 vs. No. 2222i. Allen Pathway, Defendant. The defendant, Allen Pathway, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Emma Pathway. December 20. 1917.
 w. $. BOONE. Clerk. l. A GIBSON, D. c. John D. Shackleford, Solicitor for Plaintiff.
 Grover T. owens. Attorney ad Litem, 21-2S-4-11
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
The Cut Direct.

Robert quarreled with Charles, a neighbours child. Shortly after tho quarrel Robert, his sister, father and mother were out walking when they, met Charles. The family knew noth- ing of the quarrel, so they were sur- prised to hear Charles say. Good eye- ming, everybody, but Rob-"
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28

Lena Feiro and Miss Marcella and Mir. Bennie Underwood came home from church together.
 The Pea Ridge Pod man was ramb. ling around Wye and vicinity Wednes- day.
 Sam Coin, Louie Johnson and Jeff Johnson were visitors at the Christ mas tree December "A.
 Rev. Ira Holbrook was a business caller to Bigelow Wednesday.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas. County
 of Pulaski--ss. In the Pulaski Chaneery Court, Gordon N. Peay. as Trustee for w R. Worthen Co. as Agent, ct al Plain tiff.
 vs. No. 2221T. C. L. Boone ct al. Defendant. The defendants. C. l.. Boone and Liz gle Boone. are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Gordon N. Peay. as trustee for w B. Worthen Co. as agents, and w. B. Werthen Co.,, as agents.
 December 20, 1917.
 W. s. BOONE. Clerk. J. A. GIBSON, D. c. John r. Clifford. Solicitor for Plain tiff
 Grover T. owens, Attorney ad Litem. 21-2Sr4-11.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28

Everybody around here is trying to get rich hauling wood the last two weeks as wood is bringing good price.
 Clifford and Myra Wilkerson spent the day with MT. and Mrs. Charley Knabe Sunday.
 Many people from town were out in the country Sunday gathering holly and ever greens for Christmas.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
What Makes a Man Rich.

No man can tell whether he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It Is the soul that makes man rich. He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has.--Henry Ward Beecher.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
Once Was Enough.

"What do you think of the burly brute who would go away, on bitter cold morning, and leave his wife to build fire in the furnnce?" asked Mrs. Lerret. That is something I've never told anybody but my husband, "| laughed Mrs. Yadilloh. And had to tell him only once."-Puck.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
WARNING ORDER.

 State of Arkansas, County
 of Pulasxi--ss Tn the Pulaski Chancery Court. Mississippi Valley Construction Co.,. Plaintiff,
 vs. No. 21S34. Zeb Ward ct al, Defendants. The defendant, Agnes 0axes Wise. Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Mississippi Valley Con- struction Co. struction Go. vs. zeb Ward ct al. December 14, 1917.
 w. g. BOONE. Clerk. ]. A. GIBSON, D. c. ID. B. Buchanan. Solicitor for Plain tiff Gardner oliphant. Attorney ad Li- tenn. 21-2s-4-11.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
A RuthIess Man.

"Sir," said the mathematics profess sor heatedly, If you say but one moro word of disparaging nature to me ! shall be obliged to reduce you to youH lowest common multiple"
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
WARNING ORDER.

State or Arkansas, County
 of Pulaski-ss
 In the Pulaski Chancery Court. Oilar- Overland Co, Plaintiff
 vs. No. 22145 Horace D. Ruff and Ralph Lehman, De- fendants
 The defendants Horace F. Run ana Ralph Lehman, are warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff 0ilar- Overland Go. December 12, 1917.
 W. s. BOONE, Clerk. r. J. G1NoccHIo, D. c. w J, A. Conner, Solicitor for Plaintiff 14-21-28-4
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
A Word for the RattIer.

The difference between tattler ana a rattler is that the snake gives the other fellow chance and the sneak won't.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
Sweet Teeth and Jaw Teeth.

Alice. age three, was one of q large crowd at n dinner. Her uncle took some strawberry preserves, remark ing that he had sweet tooth." '1 have two jaw teeth" said Alice, indi- eating them and putting them to work.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County
 of Pulaski--ss
 In the Pulaski Chancery Court. Peoples Savings Bank Agent Plain- tiff.
 vs No. 22192 A. D. Parker ct al. Defendants. The defendants, Bessie Inez Cooper and Naomie Parker, minor, are warn ed to appear in this court within thir- ty days and answer the complaint of Agent.
 December 15. 1917.
 J. A. GIBSON. D. c. 1i0'N N tiff i'''''- Gardner Oliphant. Attorney ad Litem for Bessie Tnez Cooper.
 212S-4-11.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
Perhaps.

We have wondered if the fellow who steals the children of another mans brain would be guilty of kidnapings Indianapolis Star.
The Pulaskian., 1917-12-28
WARNING ORDER.

State of Arkansas, County
 of Pu1aski--ss. Tn the Pulaski Chancery Court. Zachariah l.. Harris, Plaintiff,
 vs No. 22234. Mamie A. Harris. Defendant. The defendant, Mamie A. Harris. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Zachariah l.. Harris. December 26, 1917.
 W. S. BOONE. Clerk. F. J. GINOCCHIO. D. c. c. A. Fuller, Solicitor for Plaintiff. 28-4-11-18.