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The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
Special to the Daily Timesl

SEWARD, Feb. 20-A mass meet ing was held in this city tonight, called at the instance of the delegates from the Anchorage Labor Union. Resolu- tions were passed asking Governor Strong not to further abrogate the provisions of the territorial eight-hour law
 The passage of the resolutions was accomplished by reason of the fact that the men voting for it believed they were voting on the question Of the absolute resembling of the law
 Practically every business man of the city later addressed the meeting, giving their reasons for voting against the resolutions. They stated that they believed that the governor acted justly
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
Hearing Again Postponed

JUNEAU, Feb. 2O.-The hearing be- fore Governor Strong of the applica tion for the suspension of the eight hour law was resumed today, and after a session of fifteen minutes it was ad journed to await the report from the Anchorage Labor Union. The request was made by s. k. Mandel. who is representing the union here. The hearings will be resumed tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
GOLD WEATHER EXPERIENCED
 AT DAWSON
(By Associated Press)

VANCOUVER, B. C., Feb. 20-Three members of the Royal Northwest
 mounted police, who have just arrived here with prisoners, assert that Yukon territory is suffering from the coldest
 weather in it's history. The ther- mometer at Pelly registered S6 de. grees below zero one day in January, they report, and twenty-six persons died in Dawson during December from an epidemic of pneumonia
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
TIME LIMIT ON INSURANCE
 HAS BEEN EXTENDED

A joint resolution by congress ex- tending the army insurance period from February 12 to April 12 has been signed by President Wilson. All en- listed men in the army and navy can secure an insurance at a cheap rate for the benefit of their families in case of death or disability The time limit for this was on last Tuesday but joint resolution was presented in con- gress Wednesday and was passed by both houses yesterday, extending the date
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
Allied Armies Fully Prepared
 For Battle on Western Front

Maj. yon Oldberg, head oi the war press bureau, writes in the official Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung that the bloa7. is now ready to fall when ever sandenburg gives the word, and it can only lead to victory.
 Expects Crashing Victory
 ''The year of decision has dawned," wriSes yon oldberg. "A feeling of foTeboding already permeates our en- emies, and the cry for aid from Japan and America is constantly heard. Vet the enemy leaders know that the United Sta&es cannot even make up for the number of men France and England were obliged to send to Italy's aid, especially as the troops they were sending from America are inexper- fenced and lack training We are quite aware that America will do her utmost to assist with money and war material and will probably send many technical troops and aviators, but we are pre- pared for every contingency. America cannot possibly do more than she did when Ostensibly neutral
 ''So we meet the coming year full of confidence. Our position on the west ern front must improve daily and an equalization of forces is taking place there, where the enemy has always
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
FOODSTUFFS IF
 UKRAINE WILL
 GO TO GERMANY
tBy Associated Pres)

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 20-The Aus trian premier, Von Seydler, addressing the lower house of the reichrath at Vienna yesterday, declared that the Ukraine's surplus agricultural pro- ducts will be placed at the disposal of the Teutons under the treaty of peace with the Ukraine government.
 The premier said that this surplus was greater than the Teutons could transport at the most favorable es. timate.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
TURNING POINT PASSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The low point of available allied shipping has passed two or three weeks earlier than was expected according to government officials, who express confidence that the amount of shipping available for the future will increase steadily
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
FRE|GHT RATES
 ARE INCREASED
 FUR TERRITORY.
Special to the Daily Times)


 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2O.-The Pacific Coast Steamship Company is preparing to put into effect substan- tial increases in Alaska freight rates, the proposed advances to become ef- fective on March 1.
 The increased rates on canned sal mon from Southeastern Alaska to Se- attie will be from $4 to $45O per ton An increase of $1 per ton is proposed on tin plate, tin cans and box shocks to Alaska The general merchandise freight tariff is to be raised 50 cents to $1 per ton,
 It is predicted that other steamship companies in the Alaska trade will make similar advances soon.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
German Comment on Plans

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 20.-Adverfise- ment of what Germany is planning to do on the western front before Anleri- can military power can be put into the conflict continues to be a conspicuous feature of the German newspapers.
 '"TIhe next SIX months will be the de- cidiTg perioA,7' says the Frankfurter zeiting. During thar 'eminently im- portant period the central powers will with absolute certainty have strategic superiority, for the hopes of fne en- tende for AIBerican 'htHp cannot poss- ibly be fulfilled within that tirre- The central powers will concentrate their whole strength on the western front for decisive Dlow. French s0fl, those fertile, flourishing fields which have already suffered so .cruelly and have drunk such rivers of blood, will be the scene of final struggle which will far ssTmpass the fiercest struggles of
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
MARKET
 RULING FACTOR
 AS ID DRkF TS
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb 20.-Secretary of War Baker announced today that no date has yet been selected for the completion of the second draft. The government, he says, is not disposed to disturb the labor situation more than absolutely necessary, particularly on farms, owing to the approach of the planting season.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
MAYOR III GILL
 ISDEFEATEDAT
 C|TY PRIMARIES
CBy Associated 'Press)

SEATTLE, Feb 2e.-Ole Hanson, a real estate man, ana a well-known Se- attle character, and James E. Brad ford, an attorney, were named as mayoralty candidates in yesterdays primary election to compete in the finals on March 5. Mayor Gill was eliminated ffrohn the contest, finishing third, while Ralph Horr was fourth.
 Hanson polled 22,801; Bradford, H. 731; Gill, 7S99r, Horr, 3,731.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20

plying for ticket turn them down, the United States government is be- hind you"
 The only document alien enemies can secure is one from the United States government at Washington, D. C., through the marshal or his Iepu- ties in Alaska and this bit of paper will permit the issuance of ticket
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
German People Dissent

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-Germany's new war against Russia apparently is un- popular with the Austrian and German people, according to Teutonic newspa- per comment
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD

Earl Orr was recently tried at Ne mana on the charge of having obtained money under false pretenses. After his arrest he was released on bonds of $1.OOO.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
MAYOR HI GILL BADLY DEFEATED AT PRIMARIES
EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS
 ID ATTEND CONVENTION
(By Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Feb. 20.-W. T. Lopp, superintendent of native education for Alaska, and D. E. Henderson, terri torial superintendent of education, whose headquarters are at Juneau, are here on their way to attend the meeting of the department of super. intendents of the National Educational Association at Atlantic City on Feb ruary 20.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The Lloyd George government surmounted an other crisis yesterday, when the prem. fer explained to the house of commons how the four powers arrived at the lat est form of cooperation at the Yer sa1iles conference He said the plan
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
DISASTR0U EARTHQUAKE
 VISITS CHINESE CITY
(By Associated Press)

JOY, China, Feb. 2O.-A great earth quake yesterday killed two hundred persons and swallowed or destroyed One-fifth of the buildings here Great damage was done also at Cuongchow.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
CREDITS AMERICAN INFLUENCE
 FOR ALLIES COOPERATION PLANS

agreed upon was largely the result of American representations.
 No Vote of Confidence No proposal for vote of confidence was made yesterday.
 The premier referred at length to American influence upon the confer ence.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
LAW DISCUSSION
 AT MASS ME- TING IN SEWARD

in suspending the provisions of the law as applied to the fishing industry. as shown by the evidence being sub mitted at the Juneau hearings. They did not desire to trouble the governor with unnecessary resolutions.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
SANfNpLED A NATIVE

I A jury of twelve good men and true recently found Ga1io Avam-ica guilty of
 stealing money trom a native at Jul nSau.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
FISH PRICES
At ketehikan

E KETCHIKAN, Feb. 20.-Fish prices here yesterday were as follows: Hali- but, 16c; sable fish, 4c; red rock, 2c
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
GERMANS ADVANCING
 INTO RUSSIAN TERRITORY
tBy Associated Press)

BERLIN, Feb. 20.-.-An official re. port states that the German forces in Russia have advanced northeast of Dvinsk,
The Cordova daily times., 1918-02-20
4By Assoc5ated Press1

WASHINGTON Feb. 2O.--The Ger mans and allies are now ready for the expected western offensive, after preparing extensively, silently and systematically, says Secretary Of War Bakers weekly review of war con6i- tiUns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
PLAYERS
QUIT THE CAME
TIE Voluntary Retirements
From Baseball Are IN
usually Numerous.

Voluntary retirements from base
ball are unusually numerous this
year. In this connection no refer
ence Is made to those players who
give up baseball for war work or to
pronounced hoIdouts. but simply 20
those who have announced that they
are through with the game. Frank
Allen and Eddie Fitzpatrick. Of the
Boston Braves, have notified George
Stslungs that they intend TO devote
their time 10 farm work in the fu-
ture- Dave Robertson. OF the Giants,
is another 70 give up the game. while
Plank and Larsans. OF the Yankees.
both are showing signs OF sticking TO
their determination to retire George
Foster and Chef Thomas OF the Bos-
ton Red SOI. are others who have an
nounced that they have had enough OF
the diamond pastime, and Of course
Hans Wagner is positively retired
this time. While 50 many are giving
up the game. Rube Oldring. one OF the
most celebrated "retirers" OF recent
years, is planning to stage a come
back in the big show.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
By 4G1agg'

DERT Ellison, the Tigers former
L utility player. is now learning the
trade OF the soldier at Camp Pike.
Arkansas.
Miller Higgins. manager OF the
Yankees. is looking around for some
pitchers. There are rumors flying
that he has one twirler of great repu-
tation in mind and is fishing for him.
HerzOE talked himself out OF n
champion ball club into one that
looks just Mt the present time A.
though IL were going to trail
pretty far behind. Now. however,
that is n condition which IL n too
late to mend.
The Phillies are going very strong
ana don't seem 10 miss the services OF
Alexander and Killefer AT all The
Cubs. on the other hand-but what's
the use Of rubbing it in.
GUNBOAT SMITH 30 TODAY.
Edward Smith. known to sporting
page fame as "Gunboat." has been an
inhabitaut Of this oblate pill called
the earth for exactly 80 years Gun
boat is usually called a Californian.
but he isn't native son, as he was
born in Philadelphia. Another mis-
conception regarding MI Smith is
that he acquired his fighting name by
reason Of naval service. whereas that
name was wished on him because he
wears No. Il gunboats on his feet.
The inventor Of the "Occipital punch
is rish-American. flies the stars and
Stripes, except on st. Batrick's Day.
has a length over all Of six feet. and
a displacement OF 1S5 pounds when
stripped for action.
Time WnS when smith was
looked upon as n syvhite hope
but that time has long since
PASSED, rs has hope. which has
been realized. Gunboat has taken
particular delight in fighting the
subjects OF John Bull. He put the
kibOsh sign on BOmbardier Wells
in two rounds, and forced Fred
Mckay, once the pride Of Winnie
peg, TO hoist the flag Of surrender
after an equally brief engage
ment. Then the Union OF south
Africa came to the rescue OF the
British empires reputation, and
ROdel, the BOer warrior, aHsimi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
Caused by Humors
IN the Blood

There IS nothing more distressing
than an itching. burning skin disease
and upon the return Of warm weather
thousands of people know they are
to be tomented through the Summer
months. The blood Is heated with hui
mors and acrid matter and as these
impurities are forced to the surface
the skin seems to be literally on FIRE.
At this season Of the year the
Liver. Kidneys and Bowels become
torpid, dull and sluggish and fail to
perform their duty. Accommodations
remain IN the system and are alb
sOrbed by the blood. producing Ec-
zema. letter. Psoriasis. Acne, Salt
Rheum and skin diseases Of every
description.
Eczema appears usually with a
slight redness of the skin, followed
BY pustules from which flows a sticky
fluid that dries and forms a crust.
and the itching Is intense. In letter
the skin dries, cracks and bleeds, and
IS often very painful. The acid IN
the blood dries up the natural oils of
the skin, causing a dry. feverish,
hardened condition and giving It a
leathery appearance. Acne makes its
appearance on the face in the form
Of Pimples and blackheads. and Is
particularly disagreeable because Of
its unsishty appearance. Psoriasis.
a scaly disease, comes IN patches on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
p By WILLIAM F. KIRK. r-r
The Backstop's Bride.
a Jingling Novelette0

II twilight Nay day dying away
Old catcher Mcbride swung along with put long
gray.
today
His stern, sOmber face lit with anger pride
He felt that sharp fling young thing rotng
along his
Being told punk always nobody happens
Old catcher Mcbride glared savagey answered
what Of
The birds in the dreading quals like
had married money
Then couple passed on
through the dark But catcher Mcbride girl
should 60 park.
It served her right for talking that No say
caught rotten today"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
SKIN DISEASES

different parts of the body. Salt
Rheum discharges a watsry fluid.
forming sores and producing intense
itching
These and all skin diseases are
hue to the same thing-burning acids
and humOrs IN the blood. and undl
this vital fluid Is cleansed and made
pure they viii continue. External appli-
cations Of salves and lotions can not
reach the trouble for It IS IN the
blood. The best treatment for al
skin diseases Is S. S. S. a remedy
that is purely vegetable, being made
entirely from roots. herbs and barks.
and acts directly on the blood with
a cleansing. healing effect. L neu-
Ializes the acids and purifies the
blood 50 that the SKIN. instead Of be-
ing bHstsred and burned BY the fiery
fluids. IS nounshed BY a supply Of
cooling. healthy blood. It goes down
nto the circulation and forces out
every particle Of waste or foreign
matter. builds up the blood and re-
ewes all skin diseases promptly and
permanently. S. S. S. does not leave
the least particle of the poison for
future outbreaks. but entirely rids the
blood Of the cause for all SKIN dis
eases.
Nothing equals S. SIS. IN the treat
nent Of these troubles and for build
ing up The general health. Get a
bottle Of S. S. S. from the drug store
.oday and begin a treatment that vii
BRING real relief. Write for cur
reatise on skin diseases and any
medical advice free. Address 400
Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
SEYMOUR. CHAMPION BOWLER Of
1878. NOW IN NATIONAL ARMY
Consistent Bowling of Seymour Wins Individual Title
and Lands Team He Captained in First Place; Cole,
White and Bryan Make Good Finish; Capron Team
Makes Squirt, Nosing WOODBURY. Out for Second.

Records made on the Cactus club
alleys this season.
Big League.
High team total Southern Motor
Co.'S team ..-..--.-----.-.3 Q3l
High team game, Southern Motor
Co. team 100
High total three games, c. G. Cole 71s
High single game. W. d. Stratton 26l
SmeIter League.
High team total. the Brownfield
team 20
High team game. the Brownfield
team --.----.-.-.--.- Su4
High total three games. II. G.
bateman ---------.---.-. 645
High single game, II. G. Bateman "A;
Telephone League.
High team total. Plant team .2371
High team game, Commercials. So
High total three games. W. A
Bradshaw --.----.-...----. bl6
High single game. W A. Brad
Mexican Mine and smeIter League.
High team total, Shelter team. -217a
High team game. Shelter team. 953
High total three games, ]. Vande-
moer ------------ 5ss
High single game, 7 Vandemoer 199
Ladies' Bowling Club.
High game this season, Mrs. Ed
Schultz NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Z54
Second high game this season,
Mrs. J. II. JagOe and Mrs. G.
g. Bakofsky -------..-..---- POI
Big League Averages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08

lated all OF GunbOat's punches. in
Guiding the occipitnl, and ut the
end OF ten rounds was eager for
more.
smith began fighting profession
any in 1908. and won most Of his
early battles by the knockout route.
als urst defeat was administered by
jim Barry in 1910. Smiths occiDitaf
oloW usually was delivered with the
right, which flashed over his oDD0-
nenrs shoulder and connected with
me occlpital bone. at the base Of the
skull II was this punch that got
BON barber Weiss number. but IT
was right TO the jaw. a plain punch
without any 1rills, that stretched Nc
Kay out for the count
SULLIVAN-ROsS BOUT.
Seven years ago today JACK Twin
sullivan defeated Tony Ross in ten
rounds at Buffalo. and Montana Jack
sullivan outpointed Sailor Burke in
ten rounds az New YORK This was a
good night for the Sullivans. who
nave always been among the top
notchers in American pugilism. lack
sullivan. during his long ring career
fought over 800 battles and whipped
many OF the best middle and heavv-
weights, and his twin brother, Nike.
was almost as good Montana Jack
uldnt make any big splash in Dugi-
hsm- although he defeated several ex-
cellent scrappers. The fighting Sui
hvans Of America BEGAN with Yankee
sullivan. who was defeated by Tom
Hyer in fight for the American
title In lS4S. Yankee Sullivan's real
name was James A. Brose. and SulH-
van only his ring name Since then
John L. Sullivan. Dave Sullivan.
Tommy Sullivan. the last two both
featherw eight champions. the Sulf-
van twins, Spike Sullivan and many
other members Of the clan have
served TO keep the name prominently
before the sporting public.
=
TODAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS.
les3-Bob FitZsimmous knocked
out Jim Hall I'm the fourth round at
New Orleans.
19O9-Willie Lewis knocked out.
Honey Melody In the fourth round At
Paris.
1911-Joe Mandot defeated Jack
White in eight rounds at Memphis
19l5-Harry Trendau defeated
Leach Cross in eight rounds az ST.
Louis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
DRTSCOLL WANTS TyFRs

New York, May S.-David DriscOl
president OF the Jersey City club Of
the New international league. an
nounced last night that he would con-
fer here tomorrow morning with
Johnny" Everss former second base
man or the Boston Nationals, with the
hope that he could sign him as man
ager and second baseman for the
opening game with Rochester at Jer-
sey City in the afternoon. Drisc0I
said he offered Evers as much as lie
was getting with the Boston team
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
Y. NJ. gu. BOYS
DUMPING INTO
TOUCH TESTS
Efficiency Test for Fifth
Emblem Keeps Junior
Athletes Busy.
HEAD BALANCE is
STUMBLING BLOCK

THE days Of hard work have come
4 at the "Y" n. In securing the
first two or tree embIems given for
successful work in efficiency tests
most Of the members in all classes
had but little difficulty, the stunts
learned at various times and in diff
ferent ''T" classes enabling them to
secure easily the first emblems. When
It came to the fourth emblem, work
began and the fifth test has not a few
OF T., boys working overtime to get
In condition make good.
The time has come when we
can tell nat kind Of stuff the
boys are made off, said physical
director HoI-1 today. ssThe tests
have been 80 arranged that the
boys are thoroughly tried out.
both as to strength and skill.
Tests for the fifth emblem have
Etumped quite Few Of the boys
but most Of them are hard at
work and wiz finally make good"
Some Of the Jonahs encountered
by Junior athletes who had been on a
Triumphant arch until they bumped
into the fifth test, are the head bal
ance. on & mat tie knee circle, on
bar; back roll and shoot, on mat
The boys are getting to new stunts
and about 10 -'Ieewees" are for the
time kept from getting over the
tou-" Director Holm states that the
time is ap Oachiug when only one or
two boys out Of a class Of 80 win be
able TO meet the requirements. 1t
viii be up TO the rest to work and
learn 1t IS this advance work that
tries the mettle Of the boys and
proves most valuable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
Willard Engages
Spider" Kelly

Chicago. H.. May spider" Kelly.
Of san Francisco, formerly a clever
lightweight fighter and more widely
known as a second and trainer OF
boxers. was engaged today by Jess
Willard 70 act as trainer. adviser and
chief second for the champion in the
latter's proposed battle for the title
with Fred Fulton.
Kelly viii have complete charge O.
Wizards preparation. it is understood
Col J. c. Miller. who viii manage
the contest. is on his way 70 the At
lantic coast 70 consider offers for
holding the bout there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
lack Wheat Is
Back Home Again

Cincinnati, ONO. May 8-Zacl
Wheat, Of the Brooklyn National
league club. was reinstated yesterday
by the national baseball commission.
In making an application for rein
statement. Wheat claimed that he had
come to terms with his club and no
penalty was inflicted by the commits
sion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08
Boxers Are Invited
To Attend Smoker

A smoker is announced by the Uni
versity club for tonight in honor Of
the members who took part in the pro
gram given at the club rooms last
Friday night. which was one Of the
most pleasant and successful ever
presented by the club. President Nor
man Walker. on behalf Of the club,
has extended an invitation 90 the El
Paso and Fort Bliss boxers who as
sisted in the program 10 be guests Of
the CLUB tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08

Herb Hester, who managed the
Great Falls team in the Northwestern
league last year, has been signed 10
play first base for Aberdeen. The p.
c J. league clubs are working a COM
munity arrangement on players and
clubs that have a surplus viii help
@ II those that are short