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Arizona republican., 1918-05-03
Unwise to Set Limit

Secretary Baker told the committee it would be unwise to set any limit on the number of men who could be called to the colors and that the granting of complete discretionary au- thority to the president to increase the size of the army as rapidly as transportation and equipment facili- ties may warrant would have a great psychological effect on the enemy py showing how thoroughly the nation is throwing all its resources into the conflict
Arizona republican., 1918-05-03
IRREGULARITIES IN AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
 FINALLY TAKEN UP
Republican A. p. Leased WlreJ


 WASHINGTON, May 2.-Charges connection with the aircraft program, which have been published and dis cussed in capitol cleakrooms for some time were brought to the floor of the senate today with demands for a new investigation with a view to criminal | prosecution.
 | During the debate, several members of the military committee declared in favor of reopening the inquiry recently concluded by the committee, but Sena- | tor Hitchcock, of Nebraska, acting chairman, said the committee was without power to deal with criminal prosecutions and that the department of justice should handle that phase of the matter. Later committeeman con- ferred with Gutson Borglum, who made a report to the president on the aircraft program, and it was said that whether the committee would act de- pended upon information to be sub mitted by MT. Borglum within the next few days.
 Misleading Public ] Senator Hitchcock, dwelling upon all 1 legged misleading of the public regard 1 ing aircraft production, told the senate | that the aircraft board has been play | ing a gigantic confidence game on the whole country He declared the lib- | erty motor in fact is nothing but the Packard motor improved, and that the government is contemplating paying the Packard company, between $500, ,000 and $1,000,000 for it's interests. Wants Investigation
 Senator King of Utah said he would introduce a resolution for an investiga- tion if the military committee did not act, declaring personal responsibility for the failure" of aircraft production should be fixed.
 Others urging further and thorough investigation were Senator Brandegee of Connecticut, who recently asked the committee to investigate alleged 'pock- eting" of the Borglum report to Presi- dent Wilson, Senators Thomas of Col orado, New of Indiana and Kirby of Arkansas, military committee mem- bers.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-03
Defends Draft Rule

Secretary Baker also outlined to the committee today the reasons why he opposes house amendments to the senate resolution to change the basis of the draft quota from state popula- tion to the number of men in class one, under which states would be given credit for men who have volun- teered for service in the army and navy. He said such credits would be fair if the basis was to be state popu lations, but that they would not be fair with the basis the number of men in class one, because then some states would have to furnish no draft men, while others would have to furnish a very high percentage.
 President Changes Mind
 When the resolution to change the draft quota basis was before the house. President Wilson wrote Chair man Dent of the military committee, supportuing the volunteer credit plan, but he was represented today as hay ing changed his mind in view of the lnequity that would result. It is un- derstood that he will write Chairman Dent asking the house to recede from it's insistence on it's amendments.
 There were indications today that an administration bill to grant un- limited power to the president to in crease the size of the army will meet with opposition.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-03
ADMINISTRATION
 TO SEEK DRAFT
 CHANGE AT ONCE
Blanket Authority to Get Biggest Army Possible If Needed Is Asked of Con-
 gress by Chief Executive
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Blanket authority for the president to increase the army to whatever size may be necessary to win the war was pro- posed to the house military commit tee in executive session today by Sec retary Baker Major General March, acting chief of staff, and Provost Marshal General CroWder. An ad- ministration measure amending the selective draft act to provide for this grant of power will be prepared i'm mediately and prompt action on it asked.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
FREDER|CKTOWN

FREDERICKTOWN, March The
Womans Foreign Missionary society
met Thursday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. 4. NJ. Dill.
The w. c. H. L. will give Il play,
The Stainless Flag" at the Neil the.
atro Friday evening. This Is home
talent play given by the school and
teachers under the auspices OF the
w. c. T. U. for the benefit OF the Red
Cross
Walter Mcdonald and sister, Mrs.
Nora Sherrow, have returned from n
visit with their parents at Lancaster,
A literary program will be given In
the high school building Friday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Wilson We're
guests oi Mr.. and Mrs. Craig Bebout,
north of town, Sunday.
Harold Wilson, who has been out
of school for several days with ton
silitis, is able to resume his school
work.
Miss Dorothy Agnew was IN Mt.
Vernon Wednesday evening,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
TODAY s MARKETS
lBy Associated Press to The BannerI
MARCH 7
PITTSBURGH LIVESTOCK

PITTSBURGH LIVESTOCK
Cattle-Reccipts: 1900; market
steady; steers 1880 a 1925; heifers
10 q 1850; cows $50 q $50.
Hogs Receipts: 1900; market
higher; heavies 1850 a IS; heavy
yorkers 1910 q 1850; lights 1910 q
1850.
Sheep and Receipts; 300;
market steady; top sheep IA; top
lambs 1925.
Receipts 100; higher; top
II.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK
llogs-Receipts: $4,000 market
strong; bulk 1870 a 17.35; lights I
a 1860; mixed 1865 a 1850; heavy
l6 a 1910; roughs 16 a 1928; pigs
1S a. 1916.
Cattle-Reccipts: 1900; market
steady: native beef cattle S.6OM14.1O;
stockers and feeders 40 a 1125;
cows and heifers ESQ a 11.75; calves
S.75 a lt.75.
Sheep-Receipts: $4,000; market
firm; lambs li.25 a lS.05.
CLEVELAND LIVESTOCK
Cattle-Receipts 200; market Toe
higher.
Calves-Recoipts 100; market 25c
higher; good to choice veal calves
1850 a 1925.
Sheep and lambs-Receipts 800;
market 25c higher; good 10 choice
lambs II q l775.
Hogs Receipts: 1000; market l5c
higher; yorkers 1915; heavies and
mediums IS; roughs l5.75;, pigs
1915; stays 1926.
CHICAGO GRAIN
Corn-March 1,27B; May l.27as.
Oats March .92B; May 80.
Pork-May iS.7O.
Lard-May $3.50; July 26.45,
Ribs-May $3.50; July 25,72,
TOLEDO GRAIN
Cloverseed - Prime, cash 2O,35;
March 1880.
Alsike-Prime, cash and March
1896.
Timothy-Prime old, cash 3.S2,
new, cash and March $50.
NEW YORK STOCK LIST
American Beet Sugar, so.
American Sugar Refining, 1O4}5.
Baltimore 4 Ohio, 5Sh.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
NEE: :T|NGS
LODGE AND OTHERWISE

"'@Oakhill grange Will meet Friday
evening March s, at 1880 o'clock.
"%KokOsnE lIncampmcut, No. 3S,
|. o, o, f., will meet Friday evening.
o
"q"Thc United Prayer Band will
meet with Charles Woliord OF
the Spearman hill, Sunday afternoon
at > o'clock.
""'All parents and relatives of
boys who are members of the Y. NJ.
G. A. or Interested in any way are
invited to be present at the boys gos-
pei service at the Y. NJ. c. a. Satur-
day morning at $3.50 o'clock, the Rev.
II, II, Miller being the speaker. This
Is the last OF the series of meetings
being held during the winter,
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Mrs. Robert Jolly
Dies Following Long illness at Her
Home in Gambier--Was
Member of the Same
Church Forty
Years

Mrs. Robert Jolly, aged ~ years,
died at her home in Gambler at 10:30
a. IN. Thursday following long IL
ness Of a complication OF diseases.
She leaves her husband, two sons, Al.
fred and Cary jolly Of Toledo, three
daughters, Mrs Geisler Of Toledo,
Mrs. Walter Tish of Wichita, kas.,
and Miss Pearl, living at home, one
brother, Eliza Gorrell of Mt Vernon,
and one sister, Mrs. A. Elliott, also
living in Mt. Vernon
Mrs. jolly had been Il member of
tho Union Grove Christian church for
more than 40 years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Sunday School
Class Entertained

The Cleaners Sunday school class
of Bangs was entertained by Mrs.
Louise keyes Wednesday. Mrs
Belle Shelter had charge of the dcvo
tiOnals at the meeting. Visitors OF
the class We're Miss Mae CluXton
OF Mt Vernon, Miss Opal Hawkins,
Miss Mildred Harrison and Mrs. Al
fred Anderson. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
LOCAL PRODUCE

The following are prices paid by II.
V. Smoots for farm produce delivered
at his warehouse:
Fresh Eggs ..............,.. CSC
No. | Country Butter ..,..... 34c
No. Country Butter ....... 2Sc
Heavy Spring Chickens ...... 26c
Small Spring Chickens ..... 2Gc
Old BOOSTERS Observation-Disclosures, 1GG
Ducks ...................... &c
Geese ..............,... 23c
Turkeys Observation-Disclosures. 2Gc
Government prohibits the sale OF
hens or pullets.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

70 y r. . q = N = - -
pa Every time you ride mile -!
sA in an auto needlessly you ~
sg cheat yourself out of part of ~
n Thrift Stamp. Also, you "a
EE waste the gasoline on which -
sa the nations future safety may ~
ea depend. Think it over. Fewer ~
~ Joy rides-more Thrift Stamps. ~
sa ~ ~ pa - VA ~ sA VA sl
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
The Johnston Walker-McCrackin Co.

Bethlehem Steel. ~.
Chesapeake & Ohio, 553s.
Erie, 1875.
Kennecott Copper, 32&.
Louisville & Nashville. l13.
Midvale Steel, 447s.
Norfolk e Western, 102.
Ohio Cities Gas, 3Sh.
Republic Iron & Steel, so,
U. S. Steel, 911s.
Willys-Overland, 1875.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
JOHN b2lCKER DIES
SUDDENLY; BODY TO
BE BROUGHT HERE

The body Of John Bricker, aged G2
years, who fell dead while walking
along a street in Newark Wednesday
afternoon, will be brought here for
funeral services at McCormicks
chapel AT o'clock Friday. Mr.. Brick
er leaves three daughters, all living
IN Newark. lie was an uncle of Fred
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
CALENDAR,
TIIuRSDAN. March I

1T 7 TNITJN = 'TdT0W
The Cluycrlcaf Embroidery
club meets with Mrs j. j.
Fultz, 9OJ West High street.
The Homcmakcrs' class Of
the Church of Christ meets at
the church at 2 O'Clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
HOOD FUNERAL HERE

The body OF the late stephen Hood,
who died in Cleveland, will arrive
here Friday morning and be taken TO
tho Miller Brothers chapel. Burial
will be made here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
chamborlsin's Cough Remedy
Eavorite for Colds

j. l.. lIaslcy Macon, ILL.,, in speak
ing of Chamberlain Cough Remedy,
says, During the past fifteen years
1t has been my sisters favorite medi-
cine for colds ON the lungs. | myself
have taken it Il number of times
when suffering with n cold and II al
ways relieved me promptly,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
McDonald.JameS
Wedding

Mr.. Howard r. Mcdonald Of this
city and Miss Grace Mary James Of
Fredericklown were united in the
bonds Of hcly matrimony at G:3O
o'clock Wednesday evening at the
home of the officiating minister the
REV. w. $. Webb. in Fredericktown,
Nj, Howard wits and Miss Margaret
Cornell attended the couple. Follow.
ing the ceremony, Nj aud Mrs. Me
Donald came to this city aud went to
their home, 3O3 East High street.
Mrs Mcdonald Is the daughter OF
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Cleaners Class
Holds Meeting

Holds Meeting
Tho Cleaners class of the NJ. r.
Sunday school met in tho church par.
lors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
Howard Walker had charge of the
scripture lesson and prayer was of.
, fered by Mrs. Brown after which the
following program was given:
Reading Mrs. A. u. Jones
Duet Mrs. Thompson and Mrs.
Gilliland
Reading Mrs, A, J, Matthews.
-o---t---o--
John Sapp OF Danyillo spent We'd
nGsduy here on business.
MIR. and Mrs. Guy Forbing of Brink.
haven spent Thursday in this city.
Douglas Fairbanks Lyric today. X7
Miss Katherine iIarmer of Danvillc
was In this city Wednesday.
Bulk seeds now ready. Woolson's.
w qvs
Jobn Rolstou of I,ou,rd anon,
"Wednesday bcro -, husiross
.
Self5erve supper at Third ward
b.HIdino SATURDAY. .v.,i,, vy
.
Solomon pico of D,nv,IIo ,,,, bor,
o.
Tb.d, Bar, /, "c,ri,,.r =, .n.
Vim. tonorro, 90
: Mrs n Soll,r. or ro., ro,,,;o,
: .trn,, snont .rhurs,,,, IN c,,rr,h,o
Dou,,,s Eairh,,Le v,io ,od,. -
.
Mrs n u rcrcul,,uyh or no,yu,,
friends
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Sorosis
Meets

SoroBis met with Mrs. T.. G, Mu-
lock, East High street, Tuesday af-
tornOOn, one paper being read by
Mrs liilnS H. Miller ON James Whit.
comb Riley. The next meeting will
be held with Mrs Jennie Andrews,
North Main street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
J. y X X y. !. !. j. !. !. j. !. y,
+ BIRTHS 4
\. j. J. ]. y. .ts y. j. y. ]. j. j. j.

Word has been received here that
son was born Saturday to MIR. and
Mrs, Thomas Allen of Dauville, for.
merly Of this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Sheriff Believes North Liber-
ty Vandal Has Been
Caught
CLAIMS YOUNG MAN
ADMITTED HIS GUILT
Arrest Follows Theft OF
Guests Overshoes AT Par
ty AT Neighbor's

NORTH LIBERTY. March With
the arrest of Wilbur Stahl, aged 20
years, at the home of his father near
here early this morning, Sheriff Moss
holder believes he has secured at
least one of the persons VINO have
been guilty of many acts of vandal-
ism in this vicinity Tor period of
several months.
Stahl's arrest this morning follow.
ed the theft of a large number Of
Ovcrshocs from the porch at the
home OF Glenn Parsons. where a fare
well party was in progrCs IS last night,
which were thrown in the vaults at
the sChoolhouse. When the guests
loss late last night Sheriff Mosshold-
cr and Deputy Lyle were called to
investigate.
Tracks in the snow indicated
whore the overshoes had been taken
and were also followed TO the Stahl
home. Sheriff Mossholder waited un.
til members of the family were get
ting up this morning and then made
tho arrest. Members of tho family
maintained that Wilbur had not been
away from the house during the even
ing or night but upon MS being con
fronted with his tracks in the snow
and closely questioned by the sheriff,
he Is said to have confessed.
Stahl was brought to this city by
tho sheriff and arraiGned before
Mayor Bair on a charge of burglary
and was bound over to the common
pleas court to await action by the
grand jury.
Sheriff Mos3holder said Thursday
afternoon that Stahl had admitted to
him after his arrest that he had
broken into the garage at the Par
sons home last fall and taken some
automobile accessories aud dcGaced
the auto. II was upon this that the
burglary charge was made according
to the sheriff He also is alleged to
havo admitted his connection with
other acts OF vandalism in which au-
tomobiles were defaced and confess
cd that he placed envelopes bearing
the addresses of other persons near
the scenes of these acts with view
10 putting them under suspicion.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

rg w ~ ~ ~ ~ sa ~ M ~
~ Patriotism, local pride and Pa
sA Just common seltishness all ~
sa say Buy War Savings ~
Nc Stamps" NJ
~ sR ~ W ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

Last Raid" XII
Mrs. George Wisner arrived home
Wednesday from Cleveland where
she has been visiting her sister.
Two signs OF sprins-the first robin
and men wearing our new hats. Get
yours early. Milton S. Lewis. TuTx7
Edward l.. Wheeler OF Orrville en-
tered the NJ. a. S. hospital Thursday
morning for treatment.
Woolson's seed specialtics now
ready. Seedtape, Leonards bulk and
Fcrry's package. KS ks"
Mrs. Ed Wander, Mrs. Bert Payne
and Mrs. Robert Lybarger of Danville
spent Wednesday in this city
"A Daughter Of the Gods" with An.
nette kellermann, at the Vine to-
night x7
y. s. Paul returned to Columbus
Wednesday after spending several
days in this city with his family
The final closing.out sale Of the
Goodwin Corset shop will begin Sat
urday, March .. Watch for Fridays
ad KS
Mrs. Eva Frye of Gambler spent
Thursday with her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Bricker of the Coshocton road
Time to throw away that winter cap
and get under one Of our new spring
hats. Milton S. Lewis. TuTx7
Mrs. o. G.. Nethcrs and Miss Letha
Dccnis of Fredcricktown spent We'd
ncsday evening with friends in this
city
Dance X. OF c. hall Thursday night
March 7, 75c per couple; extra ladies'
15c. ericker's orchestra. X7
Mrs. Matthew ID. Reed OF Utica
spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr.
and Mrs. J.. A. Stream OF Belmont
avenue.
The Chautsuqua Ladies' ouartette
will appear az the fourth number Of
the M. p. entertainment course on
Thursday evening, March T. x7
I Mrs. T., l.. Parker returned home
! Wednesday after visit with her par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Crist Young of
, Bcllvilie.
disappointed later. Woolsons
! Ks xS@
Carl Semplc Of Oklahoma City ar.
rived here Thursday morning for Il
few days Visit with his parents, DR..
and Mrs. w. II. Scmplc.
Coming next Tuesday: Thomas II.
ince's greatest spectacle, "zeppelin's
Last Raid" XII
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Johnston ar.
rived home Wednesday evening from
New York City where they had been
spending several weeks.
Our remnant sale of wall paper has
been IL great success. We have sold
hundreds OF them aud are making
new lots each day. Bring size of your
rooms and tako advantage OF these
low prices. Frank +, Kirby.
MWXG KS
Mrs. A. ID. Wclkcr. who has been
visiting her son, Capt. V. II. Welker
at Camp Sheridan, Ala, has returned
TO her home in Gambler.
FOR SALE-19l6 Ford touring ear.
good condition Inquire sol West
Vino. KS KS"
Mr. and Mrs. Mack Frye of Gam
bier spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mrs. Fryc's son Charles Carpenter,
who is in training at Camp sherman.
o.
"A Daughter OF the Gods with An.
nette kelIermann. at the Vine to-
night. X1
o..
Mrs, H. c. Stoylo has returned to
her home in Gambler after spending
II few weeks with her son, Harold
who IS Il member of ll Battery Camp
: Sheridan, Ala.
James Cooksey of Omaha, Neb.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

Bricker of this city ald he also has
n sister, Mrs. Ella Lafcrrc, living
here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
PERSONAL NEWS OF THE DAY

Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. James Of Frcdcr-
icktoWn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
FRIDAY. March =

x The w. f. NJ. S. OF the NJ. =,
x church holds its monthly bust
Il ness meeting at O'clock with
* Mrs Norman @. Turner, IA
~ Wooster avenue.
x Circle No. , meets with Mrs.
II w. NJ. Willctt 2O5 South Jack
x son street, at 1880 o'clock.
x Monthly meeting Of the Wo-
y mans Missionary society Of
x the Presbyterian church with
Il Mrs. Il. w. Colvillc of North
Il Gay street at 2:30 O'Clock.
x Pythian Sisters give card
x party in the * Of G. hall at
x 2:30 p. M.
-
e q x & y q < 4. 3 q q
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08
Durbin.S Snyder
Wedding

Mi Royal Dmbn and Miss Ven
nice Clara Snyder were united In
marriage Hr noon Wednesday at the
home Of Rev j. a. Long, East Vine
street They viii 1.-Two near Gambler
where Mr Durbm operates u farm,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

3 & Z q q & 4 z q q q
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

Plan your gardens now and buy
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

Dr, Isabel Nixon ana Mrs. Frank
Parrot went to Cleveland Thursday
to spend a few days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-08

Mrs. Matthew ID. Reed OF Utica
spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Stream OF Belmont
avenue.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-22

First publication January %, 1918.
Last publication April 2, 1918.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-22
MUSICAL DECADENCE
OF ITALY LAMENTED

ROME, March 22.-Italy's musical
decadence has commenced, according
to Fausto Torrefraca, interviewed by
the Idea Nazionale. Formerly Italy
exported not only musical instruments,
musical publications, operas, songs,
and the like, but also singers, artists,
choruses, and stage scenery" he
stated. "In thirty years she has fallen
behind in all these branches, and even
her voice may be said to be failing.
They are two reasons. One has been
German competition. We have aban-
doned musical culture. The govern
ment has not done its duty in provid-
ing proper schools and teachers,
Both Mascagni and Puccini, our best
known composers, serve purely decor
ative roles, without helping
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-22

There being a war on, | went last
night to hear a lecture on Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow. The lecturer
was William Henry Hudson, former
professor of English literature at Stan
ford, who may be remembered in Cal
ifornia as one of those who quit Stan
ford at the time of the rumpus over
Prof Ross. He is now member of
the University of London faculty and
the lecture was one of the university's
extension course. 1t was given in the
Free Library of Fulham, which isn't
far from Chelsea.
Among the students in the audience
was a soldier who looked to be not
less than fifty years old. He was
grizzled, sturdy citizen in cavalry
boots and would have seemed more at
home bossing a section gang. But he
followed Prof. Hudson closely, MAX
ing constant laborious notes in a tiny
note book as the professor discussed
"Hiawatha," "Evangeline," THE
Courtship of Miles Standish," etc. |
should have liked to see his notes on
"Hiawatha"
Altogether it was soothing eve
ming. 1t is long cry from this war
worried city to:
This is the forest primeval.
THE murmuring pine and the hem
lock"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-22
Attest
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a gen.
eral municipal election will be held
n the town hall at Cordova. Alaska.
IN Tuesday, April 2, 1918. Polls will
be open between the hours of 8 a. m.
and s p. m. There will be selected by
the votes of the qualified electors of
said Cordova, seven councilmen and a
clerk of the school board, and a refer
endum will be taken on an ordinance
adopted by the town council granting
the Cordova Power Company, its sue
cessors and assigns, franchise to
operate a steam-heating plant in said
town.
The qualifications of a voter for
councilman are as follows: He or she
shall be citizen of the United States.
Or one who has declared his or her
intention to become a citizen of the
United States, over 81 years of age,
who has resided continuously one year
1eXt preceding the date of said cleo
ton within the territory of Alaska.
and in the town of Cordova for the
six months next preceding the date OF
said election
All adults, male and female, who are
citizens of the United States. or who
have declared their intention to be.
come citizens of the United States,
and who are residents of the town of
Cordova, are qualified to vote for the
clerk of the school board.
EDWARD F. MEDLEY,
Town Clerk
The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-22
Loss OF SUBMARINES
TOTALS 30 PER CENT

LONDON, March 22.-The Germans
have never attempted to challenge or
contradict the statement of Sir Eric
Geddes that between 40 and so per
cent of the submarines operating
around the British Isles since the be-
ginning of the war have been de-
stroyed. The percentage at the pres
ent moment, the Associated Press is
Informed, is even higher than the fig
ures given by Sir Eric Geddes, and
the new order of merit established by
the German emperor for submarine
crews that have survived three under
sea expeditions is believed to be de-
signed not so much as a reward for
successful achievement as a stimulus
and encouragement to submarine
crews to persist in their unequal COM
bat with the British and American
navies.