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The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
THE REGENT RED CROSS DRIVE

The showing made by Alaska in the recent Red Cross war fund dirve was one of which every resident of the territory may we'll be proud. Accord ing to the figures printed in Wednes days issue of the Daily Times, every section so far reported more than oversubscribed the quota allotted to It, and in some instances different communities, went over the top'' six and seven times. Cordova's quota was $3,0OO, and the amount contributed by its loyal citizens was $S,438.7O. But even this splendid record was over- shadowed by other and even smaller communities, apparently
 The surprise of the drive appears to have been the little community of adltarod, in the remote Interior If the figures given to this paper are correct ana there is little doubt but what they are, the Interior placer camp. which saw it's best days several wears ago. subscribed $11,55O, on an allot- ment of $2,000 On this showing the pro rata contribution of Iditarod's population must have been somewhere Tn the neighborhood of $10, which speaks volumes for the patriotism and open-heartedness of the gold miners. It can be said also in this connection that Iditarod has some spiendld workers in behalf of war acuV'tles, one of which is club con- posed or all classes of citizens whose members have pledged themselves to contribute $5 each month for tho pod ofoss until the close of the war. Such oeVotlon to the cause merits and should be accorded the commendation xOf all.
 Juneaus magnificent contribution Qf S27,s9S.79 is also worthy of note Although the center of the most thickly settled portion of the terri tory, Juneau's prosperity has been greatly impaired by the big slump in the mining industry, and her showing in face of adverse conditions is es- pecially meritorious.
 The little town of Wrangell, with a Guotc Of $750, contributed more than $5,00O, and not one of the towns or i districts reporting but greatly over- subscribed the amount allotted to it.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
Children's Coats.

Smart checks in dark tones-for e1- ample, two shades of brown in a small check-as we'll as in black and white, are employed in the spring coats for the small girl. Homespuns, in light colors, such as blue, rose, green and tan, also silver thread velours, serges and novelty cloths are made up in wide variety of styles. There are the. elongated waist and plated skirt forms, the high waist. line and bolerO jacket effects and the straight line coats with belt of self material.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29

act. From what has become known of his character, Nicholas Romanoff was largely the creature of environ. ment. and his worst fault seems to have been the ease with which he could be influenced by designing men. His naturally altruistic leanings were swamped in the net of intrigue with which he was surrounded. Had his captors been magnanimous and all lowed him to spend his life with his family amid his beloved gardens in the Crimea, the world would have ap- plauded where now it reprobates.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
Vests of Benuallne.

Very handsome are the vests of hen. galine or other heavy silks, most of them tailor-made and quite plain. One of soft blue was embroidered in rose and one of ecru in purple. An adjunct to blouse that carried out the sleeveless idea, and a vest as well. is a wide, scarflike piece brought around the neck and fastening under the belt in front, leaving the front al the blouse exposed. A striking one was of old rose with a touch of dull gold along the border. It was worn over a cream white silk blouse. and was very effective.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
AIRsHlP PRODUCTION

The recent sensational statements regarding the failure" of Americas aircraft program have caused a great deal of speculation as to the actual status of that branch of Uncle Sam's fighting machine. People who broadly hinted that the $640,O00,000 appropri- ated by congress for the building and equipping of airships appear to have been either squelched or they have discovered that they were on the wrong tack. It is significant that a clamor which started out with such sensational statements should have so suddenly ceased. But there is a probably good reason. It is possible that Uncle Sam may have been quietly building airplanes without the aid of the publicity bureau, and that those to whom the task was intrusted considered 1t more important that the craft ahould be built and forwarded to the battle front than that the prog. ress of its workYen should have been heralded to the world in blazing head. lines for the edification of the Hun as we'll e the people of this country. At any rate American citizens will de voutly hope that this has been the case. And recent statements which have found access to eastern publica tions seem to bear out this view.
 The New York Times claims that the Curtiss Company is turning out
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
Quilting in Fasi on.

Quilting is in high fasLion N is used on silk and satin. Ont new gown
 has knife-plaited georgette skirt, done by machine, with a directoire coat bodice and long panel back of terra
 cotta quilted satin. The sleeves are long and flare over the hands. and the immense, turnover collar is creased on line with the shoulders. They are both copied from the direetoire fashions. This frock is worn with a black hat trimmed with corn flowers
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
DEATH OF WELL.KNOWN LADY

Mrs. Vincent Browne, pioneer of Skagway and Nome, died recently at the home of her son, A. B. Browne
 in Seattle. Mrs. Browne was the mother of Mrs. Gustav Seiffert. who is we'll known in Alaska, where her husband has been engaged in mining at Nome, in the Arctic region of Alaska, and in the Cook Inlet country.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
GIRLS HELPING

kIondike girls are helping to win the war by doing manual labor such as formerly was regarded as only proper for men to do. Clothed in khaki knickerbockers, they are plant ing and caring for agricultural prod ucts, and they propose to do the har vestfng also.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29

The assassination of former Czar Nicholas, the details of which have not yet percolated through, will not bring honor to the Bolsheviki, or who- ever was responsible for the cowardly
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
kLoNDIKE BOXER DEAD

The death of Fred Wyatt, former champion boxer of the Klondike, and one-time middleweight champion of Canada, is confirmed by letter which has come back to the lodge of Moose.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
Bank of Alaska

Do you want solid, sturdy shoe that will give you lasting comfort and freedom from foot troubles9 Then-get the BUCK HEIGHT Army Shoe-for practical, everyday wear. Made on the Munson Last-adoptrd by the U. S. Army, worn by all our soldiers and thousands of men in civil life. The BUCKHECHT Army Shoe is NOT subject to seizure. On the contrary-it is endorsed by the U. s. Army for civilian wear.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29

service, through the director of the bu- reau of nursing in their division, d. rect to Red Cross headquarters, Wash. ington, or to the surgeon generals of- flee, war department, Washington.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-29
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tbe Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein
 All rights of republication of special despatches herein are also reserved.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
H|LLTOP'S TRACK
CAPTAIN TO MAKE
BID FOR AVIATION

Dorsey Griffith Georgetown's track
captain, has enlisted in the aviation
service. The hilltop sprinter expects
to complete his course this year before
going to the aviation school.
Griffith is a member OF the Junior
class at Georgetown, and has been a
member Of the track team for the past
three years. He is not yet OF age.
The Georgetown track star came
from Western High School. OF this
city. and is a Washington boy. He
came to the front in his first year at
Georgetown as a dash and quarter
miller. and has gained the reputation
OF being one OF the fastest dash men
in the country.
in the South Atlantic events Griffith
has gained the 5O-yard, 1OO-yard, snd
quaTter-miIe titles. Saturday night
at Philadelphia, in the Mesdowbroo<
games. Griffith turned in the fastest
time for the 4O-yards dash OF any OF
the many heats.
Griffth may run Saturday night in
New York in the Metropolitan cham
pionships. 1t is not unlikely that the
Georgetown star will be able to com
pIete his junior year. He Will prob
abIv run in the South Atlantic title
meet TO be held in Baltimore May
10 and IL.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
BATTLE
IS NECESSARY TO
SUCCESSOF SPORT

The cancellation OF the Army-Navy
football game last fall had a detri-
mental efrert on the athletic spirit at
West Point. according. to the annual
report OF capt. John; z. McAIahon to
the army athletic council.
The report predicts that unless the
game is played with the navy next
CaiI the conditions will be even worse
than last season. All the teams which
arc being considered on West Points
schedule FOR. the coming season have
demanded increased guarantees. and
Captain Mcmahon warns the athletic
council that unless something Is done
to increase the revenue football will
have 10 h" discontinued on account Of
lack OF funds.
Captain Mcmahon also points cat
that athletics cannot be carried on
successfully unless there Is the in
rcntiTc ot a game with annapolis as
4 climax of tho season.
Without thIS attraction, the annual
report ztatcS the cadets DO not take
much interest in the team, and the
football players lack the spirit which
the anticipation of q biz game would
maintain.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
MARYLAND RACING
HANGING BY MERE
. THREAD IN SENATE

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March ll.-With
the situation constantly shifting first
one way and then the other the
lSeenest sort of interes is being mani
fesed here over the attempt to put an
end to racetrack betting in this State
and all sorts OF speculation is being
INDUCED in as to the probable out
come OF the fight over the anti-bettinG
bill which is scheduled to begin in
the State Senate tomorrow.
Owing to the rapidity with which
the pendulum has swung back and
forth during the past week, it is inn
possible, at this time to forecast. with
any assurance whatsoever Of &C
cUracy, what the Senate is going 10
do. Both sides still claim victory
but the truth OF the matter is that
the leaders OF neither side know what
is going to happen. They are just
as much at sea as it is possible for
men to be.
A week ago It looked as il the bill
would be DEBATED by several votes.
Since that tiRe the opposition admits
having temporarily, il not perma-
nently. lost two votes and probably
another, thus bringing about a :S.ua'
tion which, though by no means hope
less, is nevertheless somewhat dis
csrtinE to the friends of racing. Every
effort is now being made to regain
this lost ground, and IL may be made
up before the Senate takes final action
on the bill
Present conditions are the result of
the general miXing-up OF racing leEis-
lation with various other measures.
The legislature is rapidly drawing to
n close and dickers and deals OF all
sorts are being made. in this deal
ing and dickering racing appears to
have got the worst end of the bar
gain
The fight VIII start in the senate
with a motion to substitute the bill
for the unfavorable report of the COM
mittee on judicial proceedings. The
vote on that motion will tell the story.
so far as the senate is concerned. II
the motion prevails, that body almost
certainly will finally pass the measure,
though an effort will be made to stave
off final action as long as possible by
trying to have the bill referred to
some other committee.
II the motion to substitute the bill
for the unfavorable report is lost, the
racing people will try to secure the
passage of the Frick Statewide racing
the selflshness OF the representatives
OF some of the tracks, it may not be
possible TO pass this measure either.
There is at least one track in the
State that does not want any legisla-
tion Of any kind enacted, and. unless
81 is very careful, it may kill the goose
that lays the golden egg-if not now,
perhaps two years later.
Even IL the senate passes the anti
betting bill, the day for racing may
Z be saved by the house. However, the
racing people have, from the begin
ming, been afraid Of that body and
have contended that the bill would
have to be killed in the senate.
. The same measure was introduced in
the house at the same time it was in
.Troduced in the senate, and there is
. possibility Of its being acted upon
bX both branches on the same day.
Gut this is not probable.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
.GRIFF'S LADS ARE
PRACTICING TODAY
At AUGUSTACAMP

AUGUSTA, Gs., March 11.-Coach
Nick AltroclI and Trainer Mike Mar
tin put their charges to work this
morning at Warren Park, and right
from the jump there will be two ses-
,sions daily. Every man here seems in
fine shape and all express willingness
10 begin hustling.
Martin and Joe Judge. who have
been here for several days. met Alt
rock and tho battery candidates on
their arrival and showed them the
way across the river to the Hampton
Terrace Annex. which will be their
home until April 3.
Three cstchcrs are here. Ainsmith
Charity, and herman. Charity is
nursiug a Charlie Chaplin and saws
3t4I remain on his face until the Sea-
son opens He won't promiEe any
Nthing moro, though
Ayers, Du Mont, Craft, WaldJaue-,
Harper. and Shaw make Up the pit.h-
ing squad here with the others due al
most any time.
Trainer Martin has spent his time
here getting the ball par'5 in shape
Tor the players. He declares the
grounds and the accommodations as
regards dressing-rooms. showers, etc,
are as good as could be wished.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
Pays Lefthanded
Tribute to Gates

Andy Ward, the sensational
sprinter from Chicago. and Bill
Gates. the Georgetown dasher,
we're hooked up in the first heat
in the special invitation 4O-yard
dash at Meadowbrook games last
Saturday.
Gates beat Ward 10 the tape
with several inches to spare in
the first heat. Ward has all
kinds Of sprinting titles and
was somewhat nettled at his de-
feat.
"You are a lucky guy to beat
me- said Ward, putting. after
the dash was over. Il could
have walked away from you last
year"
Yes" pulled back Gates. Last
year isn't this. either, is it,"
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
G. G.P.O. MESSENGER BOYS
WANT BASEBALL GAMES

Messenger boys OF the Government,
Printing Office have organized a base
ball team to be known as the &. l. w.
Juniors. They would like to arrange
games with teams composed CT mes
senger boys from tie otncr Govern
mcnt departments. Tho team aver,
ages sixteen years.
,Niost OF the departments have .eGms
composed OF clerks aud otscr en-.
pi"vcs, and as the departments now
nave a largo number OF messenger
boys employed, 4: Is th, uEht that a
department league ;hay be organized
Teams desiring to arrange games
with the q. i. o. Juniors should COLI.
minicate with the crptam OF tho
team, q. st. Clair. GB q street north.
west, or with Manager Harry p. Da-
Wis. 15+ Thomas street northwest
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
TOM GIBBONS WILL
BATTLE MARTIN IN
BALTIMORE DEBUT

BALTIMORE, March 11.-With Capt.
James Patrick O'ponovan still in the
ring the boxing game will continue
on its way again Wednesday night,
when Tom Gibbons, OF St. Paul, one
OF the best middlcweights in the
country, Will be introduced to the
local fans at Albough's Theater, by
the PickwiclI Club.
Tom, the young brother OF Mike,
the st. Paul Phantom, is said 10 be
wonderfully shifty for a middle
weight, and many OF the followers Of
the sport have been anxious TO see
him in action. Silent Martin. a deaf
and dumb battIer from Brooklyn. has
been selected TO set the pace over
the ffteen-round route.
Whether or not Martin is = good
trial horse remains to be seen. \
couple OF years ago the Silent one
was feared in the middlewciEht ranks
because he was tough. lie mot such
fellows as George Chip and Gus
Christie and, before he grow into that
division, swspped punches with Jack
BrittOn. then the pest OF the Weltcr-
weights. Martin boxed Soldier Bart
field, a rough customer, last Novem-
Der in a no-decision bout, so II hl Is
ss good now as he was then he may
force Gibbons to go some. However.
Tommy seems to have more class
than the majority OF the middle
weights.
II has been long while since Bal
timoreans have seen two big mon
ia the ring. and they desired a long
vacation. for II has boon years since
boxers heavier than the lightweight
class have put up an interesting 60
Tho lat attempt. that between JEFF
Smith and Zulu kid, was terrible. The
Fred MEGA carl Morris bout was hor
ribla. and hiIc Terry Keller and Tom
Mcmahon slammed each other in
thrilling fashion they were lrishtful-
ly slow.
Speed seems to he Gibbons most
unusual asset, and II he really can
step a : fast as his friends say ne rnay
make himself n great favorit' h're.
This Is his trout. sud he should do
his best TO please the patrons.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
HARRY LORD WOULD Be
BATES COLLEGE COACH

Harry d. Lord. former big league
third baseman. may coach baseball at
Bates College this spring. He is now
negotiating with the Lewiston College
Lord Is at his home at Cape Eliza
beth, Portland, and is in position to
take hold at Bates providing it does
not interiors, with his professional
ball playing. ...
Royce d. Purington, athletic diree-
tor at Bates. has gone to France in
Young Mems Christian Association
work, which causes the vacancy
which Lord is requested to fill. Lord
attended Bates for time and played
baseball there, as we'll as football.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
Hinkel Planning
For Big Bout

CLEVELAND, March 11.-Matt
Hinkel's on the trail OF the pro-
posed Fred Fulton-Jack Dempsey
battle, that looms up right now
as the biggest pugilistic prize in
sight for promoters.
So Matt has broached to Mike
Mckinney, Canton fight promo
ter, the suggestion that they get
busy at once mad see what terms
= can be made for pitting Dempsey
against Fulton at Canton on
Decoration Day In a great open
air battle.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
DEAFNESS A BAR
TO WILLIE R|TCH|E
IN JOINING ARMY

CAMP LEWIS. Wash, March IL
Take heart, all yoI who have failed
TO pass the physical examinations for
the army. Willie Ritchie, cN-light-
weight champion Of the world has
been turned down.
The doctors found that Ritchie
could not hear watch tick at a
stipulated distance from one ear. Tho
boxer says he will try TO have his
deafness relieved by an operation.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
BASEBALL TEAMS MAKE
READY FOR HARD WORK

college and high school baseball
teams are making ready for hard
work. Georgetown. Catholic Cniver-
city. and Gsllsudet have done some
playing out OF doors, while one or
Two Of the school teams have been
tossing the ball around for three or
four days.
Maryland Stale Is expecting to get
into the open today. IL the weather
T. warm enough. Western. Technical,
end Eastern are expecting 10 take
regular practice sessions on the dia-
mond as soon as, the air is warmer.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
TEAMS LOOK GOOD.

Despite the loss of many veterans
Princeton and Cornell track teams
appear to be almost up to standard.
Princeton has Erdman, Barrett. Sin
clair. StrubinE, and Raymond. while
Cornell has Dresser. Spear. Fortier.
Smith and Cleminshaw, among those
who are counted upon as point gain
ers in the big intercollegiate meet.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
Georgetown's Sailor Lads Make Good

Uncle Sam is going
to land two mighty
good ensigns in Henry
o'Boyle and Jim
O'Boyle, TWO George
town athletes, who are
making good in more
ways thaQ one at the
Pelham Bay Naval
Training Station.
Henry o'Boyle and
Jim 0'Boyle played
with the Georgetown
varsity basketball team
last year. 1t was
Henry's second year
with the team and Jim's
first, as he had just
entered in the fresh
man class. In the
classroom the lads had
starred as well as on
the athletic field.
In his freshman year
Henry O'Boyle made
the football team. but
was forced to quit on
account Of having wa
ter on the knee. This
did not deter him from
playin g basketball.
Right in the middle Of
the basketball , season
he went to New York
where he electrified
the talent by going into
the final round in the
indoor Junior tennis
championship meet for
Henry O'Boyle was also
captain of the George
town tennis team.
Jim OBoyle was
starting in to uphold
the O'Boyle reputation
in football. He was one
of the best punters seen
on Georgetown field a
year ago. and just fail
ed to break into the
wonde u f-hackfield
which aided the team to
win the South Atlantic
title.
, Both lads were fine
baseball players and
would have made the
team this season. An
older brother, Ed
O'Boyle. grad u a t c d
from Georgetown in
1914. He was man
ager Of the 1913 foot
ball team, and was cap
tain of the tennis team.
Ed O'Boyle also played
baseball and football
with class teams at
Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
LAFAYETTE WILL PLAY
RUTGERS And QUAKERS

EASTON, Pa. March 1.-THE schcd-
ule for the Lafayette football team
for next fall was announced today
Seven games arc listed. Swsrthmorc.
Ursinus and the Usasc team are the
only eleVens which were on the card
last year and do not appear on the
1915 schedule.
Two new teams are booked for
March Field-the Carlisle Indians and
Haverford. The Penn game H. listed
for the first Saturday in November.
while the Rutgers game will this
year be staged at New Brunswick.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
BAT NELSON AND MURPHY
MAY BOX In EXHIBITION
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

likely another boxing exhibition
history Harold the lvewre executive
community service planning have
athletic at Central Stadium
three Battling Nelson former worlds light
(Kd) Murphy who five
leading considered champion of Utah.
Colorado Leonard the light
tehder exhibition bout with Prof Billy Grpp, his
training partner thereby making record 1t
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
coNNIE rs DAVIDSON.

CHICOPEE FALLS. Mass, March
1l.-Claude e. Davidson, one Of the
most brilliant players with Brown
University in the past five years, is
70 90 South with Connie MaclS's Ath.
letics, trying for third base. Elected
captain OF the varsity for 1915. David
son did not return 10 college lie
married and came here 10 work. play
ing with the Fisk Red Tops. He be-
longs IN Dorchester. Mass
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
JIM MCCORMICK DIES.

PATTERSON. y. J.. March 1l.-Jamcs
!. Mccormick. siNty-twO, a leading
pitcher in early days OF tho game, is
dead here to-day following an illness
Of more than year. lie finished his
career with Chicago, pitching thcro
in 1850 aud 1856, retiring at the end
Of the latter year. Ilc signed with
Pittsburgh tho following year, but
did not finish the season.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
ENzMANN JOINS SQUAD.

NEW ORLEANS. La. March IL
The list Of mysterious ahsentces from
the Cleveland Indian battery here had
been reduced by one. John Enzmanu
recruit pitcher from Newark. has
Joined Fohrs tribe. Josh Billings
Bob Groom. Joe BoehIing, Jim Bagby
and Roy Wilkinson are stilliabsent.
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
GIANTS TO MAKE START.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE Giants
ncwspapcrmcu, and others who usual
~ haunt training camps with the
Giants, will start this afternoon for
Marlin. Tex, but Ecnny Eauft will not
be member Of the party. Benny has
been called by his local board in
Ohio for examination. II is not sX
pected he will bo returned to the
Giants
The Washington times., 1918-03-11
YANKEES BEGIN WORK.

MACON. Ga.. March 11.-Millcr Hug
gins and ten members OF his Yankees
today cracked open the baseball
season by starting training work
here. Ray Caldwell was the only
veteran ON hand. The others were
rockies.