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The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
"And l Stabbed Him."

Ut the door. She opened it to find that her father had crept that far-dying on the doorstep.
 Calls Holdup Story Absurd.
 T do not believe his story" said Captain Coughlin after Rokawicz had been held to the grand jury for mur- der and was lodged in the county jail. II think he killed Papke. but his hold up story is absurd. He knew Papke we'll enough to have recognized him. I am satisfied there was some other reason. The murderer always in his confession tries to justify his act. In \ the months that we have been investi- xating this case we have been unable to Ind motive. I think Papke's dog must have, snapped at Rokawicz. An argument followed. Rokawicz drew his knife and stabbed Papke in the back.
 'tRokawicz, believe, Is 8 victim of . peculiar form of insanity"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
BREAKS UNDER
 SPIRIT VOICES
Conscience Lashed, Chicago Man
 Clears Crime Committed ' Last Winter.
TELLS STRANGE TALE
Voices Become Louder and More ln- sistent-ln Terror Man Takes to
 Whisky and Whisky Loosens 5l His Tongue.

ChicagO.-The voice of murdered man rang in the ears of Joseph Roka- wicz. For almost year after his neighbor. Frederick Papke, was found dead on the doorstep of his home by his own daughter, the voice talked to Rokawicz. He did all he could at the time of the tragedy. He volunteered to act as a pallbearer, helped the be reaved family and when the flat be- came vacant Rokawicz moved in next door to the Papke family. Papke was killed the night of January "A, and from that time onward he heard voices.
 They became louder, more insistent. They accused.
 Rokawicz. in his terror of the super natural, took to whisky-and the whis- ky loosed tongue that had talked only sympathy before.
 "I would not be surprised if this Rokawicz knew something of your hus- bands death," said neighbor to Mrs. Papke not long ago.
 The neighbor had heard the voices answered by Rokawicz. The widow went to Capt. Thomas J. Coughlin of the stock yards police station and Rokawicz was arrested. At first he denied knowing anything of the mur- der. ...
 Breaks Down and Confesses.
 At last he broke down and told Cap tain Coughlin a strange story.
 T was coming home." he said, "with . full months pay in my pocket. l feared holdups. l had my long-bladed pocket knife in my h.cd. As passed the Papke house saw a man standing there. Ills back vas to me. I thought he was hold1p man-and stabbed him. I vent home, believing l had killed robber and I did not worry. The next day found that had killed Frederick, Papke, my neighbor, my friend. Il was horror stricken. T did what I could-but the voices-the voices"
 Papke, according to his wife, had taken their pet dog out for an airing after supper. He had been standing In front of the house., The laughter, Emma, heard whining and scratching
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF
 ACCOUNT
 In the United States Commissioners Court, Cordova Precinct, Territory of Alaska un Probate).
 In the Matter of the Estate of Gun.
 nard Johnson, Deceased.
 Notice Is hereby given that V. G. Vance, administrator of the estate of Gunnard Johnson, deceased, has ren- dered and presented for settlement to, and filed in the probate court of said Cordova precinct, his final account as such administrator, and that Tuesday, the 18th day of April. 1919, at 10 o'clock .. m., at the court room of our said probate court at Cordova, Alaska, has been duly appointed by the pro- bate court for the settlement of the final account, at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file his exceptions in writing to the said final account and contest the same.
 Witness the Hon.
 (Seal) 1 A. J. ADAMS, Judge of the said Probate Court, and
 the seal of said Court affixed, this
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
Nor,cETo CREDITORS.


 In the Commissions Court for the Territory of Alaska, Cordova Ere cint, Before A. J. Adams, Esquire' United States Commissioner and FIX Onficio Probate Judge. In tue matter of the estate of CharIes Leslie Hale, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the above named Court administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Charles Leslie Hale, deceased, ana that all persons having claims against the estate of said Charles Leslie Hale' deceased, are hereby required to pres ent the same with the proper voucn- CTS within six months from the date hereof to the undersigned at his or flee and place of business in the or fee of the Alaska Steamship Com pany in the Town of Cordova, Terri tory of Alaska.
 Dated at Cordova, Alaska, this l6th day of January, A. D., 1919.
 F. B. TRACY, Administrator with the Will Annexed of the Estate of Charles Leslie Hale, Deceased.
 Oath of first publication Jan. 20, 1913. Date of last publication Feb. "A, 19l9'
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
IS COSTLY TO RUN
 WHISKY BLOCKADE
Three Dead and Twelve Wounded Trying to Take Liquor .
 Across Colorado Line.

Denver, Col.-Running Colorado's whisky blockade has already cost the lives of three more or less prominent citizens and resulted in the woundiny of dozen others. The third man to try conclusions with the state con sIabulary over his vested rights to im- port liquor into dry territory has just been brought back to Denver a corpse.
 When the state went dry several years ago the National Guard did the
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
CONNECTS USE YARN ROPE
Make 25-Foot Rope From Yarn Fur nished by Red cross and Escape
 From Prison.

Boise, Idaho.--With the aid of 25- foot rope braided from yarn furnished the inmates by the Red Cross. Fred George, alias Gruber, and Harry Hin ton escaped from the state penitentf- ary. George has life sentence for murder hanging over~him and Hinton was serving live to fifteen years for robbery. With the aid of the yarn rope the men let themselves down from the top of theswall surrounding the penitentiary.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF

c. H. LAMPREY, Registrs
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25

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The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
NorlcE 10 CREDITORS

In tke United States Commissioners Court in and for Cordova Precinct, Territory of Alaska. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of William Herrold, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the es- tate of William Herrold, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons hay ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator at the office Of Frank H. Foster, attorney at law. at Cordova, Alaska, the same being the place of business of said estate.
 Dated the 18th day of January, 1913.
 K. G. ROBINSON,
 Administrator. Jonuary 16. 1919. 6W
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
Legal Advertising
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
 PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing oe' tween N':}ljam Crooker and Charles Mathews in the operation of the launch Wail has been dissolved. All accounts due will be collected and all bills payable will be settled by Will jam Crooker. The operation of the Waif hereafter will be by Mathews & Arnold. Regular trips to Katalla and way points.
 MATHEWS & ARNOLD. ', Dated Feb. 6, 1919.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-02-25
NOTICE

The registration book of the town of Cordova will be open at my office, in the corner store, Nicholson & Cur. rier building, First street, Cordova, every day from 12 o'clock noon until 8 p. m. ,t
 The registration book will be closed at o'clock p. m. Saturday, March 29, 1919.
 c. H. LAMPREY, Registrar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
GROWTH OF DRY
 SENTIMENT ABROAD

London, December 6.-(Reciprocal News Service. .)-Arrangements are already being made for the international conventions of the League Against Alcoholism and the w. c. T. U., which are to be in London in April, 1920.
 Among the scheduled events is recep- tion of the delegates by the lord mayor of London in his mansion house on April 19, from 5 to 7 o'clock. As all lord mayors affairs have been decidedly wet" ever since there was a lord mayor, an interesting departure is anticipated.
 It is probable that after the discussions in London the delegates will be the guests of various British affiliated societies and an extended tour in Scotland is certain Scotland is to vote on prohibition in No- vember, 1920, and a visit of world dry enthusiasts would certainly influence many hestating voters.
 A Scotchman, who is opposed to prohi- bition, said recently in London that there was a depiorable preponderance of opin- ion in favor of going dry, and that meant Britain and Ireland would quickly follow "as the Scottish dominate in Great Brit ain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Ormond E. Hunt, chief engineer of the passenger car division of the Packard Motor Car company, Detroit, has resigned to become vice president of the Mercer Motors company, which recently acqulred the Mercer Automobile company. Mr. Hunt has been associated with Packard for the past 10 years.
 At Mercer he will have complete su- peryison of all engineering and manufae- turing. The plans of the company for
 immediate large additions to its plants and equipments and greatly increased output will also be perfected and car ried out under his able direction
 Since E. S. Hare, president of Mercer's Motors company, began announcing a automobile executives to be associated much speculation in automobile circles as to who would head the departments so intimately responsible for quality and production. To those familiar with au- tomobile affairs the election of Mir Hunt immediately completes the evidence that Mr. Hare has gathered around him an organization of the very strongest cal lore. In fact, one that will take it's place as one of the very strongest n the entire industry.
 Mir. Hunt graduated from the Univer- sity of. Michigan with the degree of bach elor of science in mechanical engineering. He joined Packard in 1869 and durng hs long, successful career with that company forged his way steadily up through successive positions to the high est car engineering honors in Packard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

The fundamental points of service as benefit to the car owner are as follows:
 l. The first and most important thing for the car owner to know is that his car is in first-class- shape and ready for all emergencies. In order to be sure of this he should have a general inspec- ton by competent mechanics. Regularly one can readily figure the economy in having this general inspection as one wearing or breaking part which would have been detected had this rule been followed might save you great many times the price of this inspection, not withstanding the loss of the use of your car for a long period
 2 At a recent meeting of all the ser vice managers. of the United States, held at Detroit, the following suggestions were offered and adopted after lengthy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
MAKE CHRISTMAS
 TIME FOR CAROLS

London, December. 1.-(Reoprocal News Service)-This small want ad has been appearing regularly in Eng fish newspapers:
 'sDo you carol? If not, why not? Write for particulars to National Carol League, PA Great Portland street, Lon don.'
 A letter of inquiry brings dozen booklets, each filled with carols, new and old the words and music being ready for use on piano. violin or ac- cordion. There is no charge for the gift of carols.
 Some of them are inserted in can tatas and other Christmas plays suit able for families or societies. Along with the carols is letter from Sir Arthur Pearson. president of the Ma tional Carol League and the National Institute for the Blind.
 The letter suggests the organiza- tion of carol parties fo rserenading and entertaining sympathetic groups during the Christmas season, all profits to>NGo 10 the National Insti- tute for the Blind which is in great need for funds for taking care of sight less victims of the war, supporting them and giving them employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
WeekLyChatWith OttoAbsher Of he Imperial Motor Car Co.

himself to educate the car owners in his district to the importance of carrying the following accessories in his car for emergency use; fire extinguisher, one gall lon can of motor oil, extra bulbs for head and tail lights, extra fuses, spark plugs, tubes, valve stem cores, chains and tow rope. The consencus of opinion was that if the car owner would carry the above accessories at all times it would not only save him many dollars, but would add to his pleasure while motoring and keep his car in more continuous operation. Tn addition to the above we wish to suggest that each of our owners before taking long tour call at our Nxervice station and be furnished with a few parts fthat may save them a great deal of delay. It is ent plan to consign these parts to our owners until their return, at which tirne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

the allies during the war and therefore enjoyed fine business. Nearly every street in the Hague resounds with car penters' hammers. and was told that more building Is going on there than in any other European city
 Rotterdam and Amsterdam are also exceedingly busy. Holland expects to do great deal in the shipping worid Money seems free and easy. and prices generally are lower than in London. To stay at the very best hotels, including all meals costs only $S a day, consider ably cheaper than in London and about half the similar expense in Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

found prospects far brighter than he had expected.
 Tn Belgium everyone seemed happily at work" he said. There was a street railway strike in Brussels that stirred up some bad feeling, but otherwise capital and labor seemed to be working most tremendously together for bigger and bet fer oi1tput. There was no evidence of a shortage of food, and for any New Yorker suffering from boredom I woutf recommend the lively little capital of Brussels.
 "Holland seemed extremely prosperous. The Dutch dealt both with Germany and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
Comment on Prohibition

Liverpool, October 17,-"A curIous commentary upon dry America 'I says the Liverpool Post. Ifs contained in the following cable, which has been received from the states by q we'll known British whiskey firm: Could dispose of 10000 to 25,00O cases if they arrive by November Each case referred to in the cable, contains dozen bottles of whiskey and, there fore. indicates a capacity on the part of America to dispose of whiskey in spite of her prohibition laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
FINDS HOLLAND
 AND BELGIUM BUSY
More Construction Work Going on al The Hague Than Any Other Eu-
 ropean City

London, December 6--,-.eciprocal News American firm who returned recently from 10 days travel through Belgium and Holland to investigate trade conditions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

Touring Car, $1,o75; Roadster, s1,o75; Coupe, $1,825; Four Door Sedan $1,S25. F. o. B. Pon- tiac, Mich. Additional for Wire Wheel Equip ment, $75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14

they will be returned to our stock with no obligation attached.
 g. In a recent talk with R. J. Wynne district manager of the Premier, he called my attention to the matter of brakes in this locality, stating that this was brought very forcibly to his mind after spin around our mountains. He stated the importance of having car users Tn this vicinity giving frequent inspections of their breaks. He added that in trip over the mountains last Sunday he no- ticed many expensive cars whose brakes were improperly adjusted, some were smoking from this cause and others bare ly held the car, on some of the steep grades, from damaging the car i'll froHt of them or causing some other accident that might be lasting regret to the owner. He also noticed a great many cars that when applying the brakes, one wheel would lock completely, causing the skidding and wearing of valuable tires, as well as the danger of side sliding off the mountain, while the brake on the op- posite side was not holding the wheel at all. He stated that the Premier engi- needing department had equipped all their new 1920 models with 16 by 2A-inch brakes, especially designed for mountain seryice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-14
NEW SPAPER MEN
 LUNCH CENSORS

London, December 3-(Reciprocal News Service. )-The Association of Amer ican Correspondents in London today en- tertained at luncheon the chief British censors who handled their copy during the war. The guests included Col John Buchan, former intelligence chief of the foreign office; Col Frank Malone, pres ent chief of the American section of the news department of the foreign office; Frank Swettenham of the press bureau' Sir Douglas Brownriff chief naval cen- sor. The American guest of honor was Robert P. Skinner, consul-general in Lon don.
 Other guests brought by members of the association included many famous names in British journalism. There were about 60 in the crown and princess rooms of the Criterion.
 This is the second luncheon given by the correspondents association. The guests at the first luncheon were Lord Robert Cecil, who as former minister of blockade at the foreign office received the correspondents every Friday; and Am bassador John w. Lavis.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
DEATHS

DoUGHERTY-In this city, on April q
1919. Mary Dougherty (nee McDermotd
wife Of the late John A. Dougherty.
Relatives and friends are invited to "A
tend the funeral services. at her late res
denee, No. 1915 Rising sun Lane, on Tued
day morning. at 0 O'Clock. Requiem mas
at -; Sosephs Church. interment 4
st. Joseph's cemetery. Automobiles.
KELLEHER-In this city. on April 2i
1913. Theresa, daughter OF John J. an
Norah NJ. Kelleher, aged i3 months.
Relatives aud friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral at the residence of her paT
ents, No, 200 \. Lincoln stret, on Iuesdal
afternoon. at o'clock. Interment at CD
thedral cemetery. Automobiles.
PAGE-In this city, on April 27. 1919, WI
liam IL, beloved husband Of Lydia Page
aged 70 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services. at A. u. NJ. 4
church. on French street, near Eighth, OF
wednesday afternoon, at . o'clock. Inter
ment at Mt. Olive cemetery. Please omi
flowers. Remains can be viewed ON Tues
day evening. from until IL o'clock, at th
funeral parlors Of Mrs. u. G. Rose.
ORAHAN-Suddenly at st. Peters Ca
thedral. on April 2S. 1913. Mary, wife o
Thomas Morahan, Of No. il09 West Mint
street
Due notice Of funeral VIII be given.
sELL,-In this city. on April 20. 1919, 10
seph Sell, aged 20 years.
Relatives, friends. Liberty Lodge. a. q
u. w; German Beneficial Society. No. ,
Delaware Saengerbund, and the Wate
witch Fire Co. are invited to attend tn
funeral services, at his late residence. No
1717 Delaware avenue, on Wednesday after
noon. April 80. at o'clock. Internent a
Sllverbrook cemetery.
WHITEN ACK-In Baroda, India, on Apll
%, 1913, Ralph c. Whitenack, aged y
years.
Due notice Of funeral win be given.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
CHESTER REDS ARE
RAIDED BY COPS
fcontlnned From First Page.l

government and urge a revolution as
the means 90 set up a Soviet govern
ment. Neal telephOned the police.
The four speakers arrested are each
being detained under 5000 ball for
further hearing. One man Is being
held pending Mayor W. S. McDowelIs
petition TO the government to have the
man deported. The other inmates were
each fined $50 and costs at a special
session OF Municipal Court, conducted
last evening.
The speakers gave their names as
Michael Kallsievicz, jitney driver; An
drew Green, Coz East Fourth street;
Alexa Bobourl 7i3 East Sixth street;
Wassyl kamiaskl Leiperville.
Tho American. who delivered the
opening message in English, escaped in
the excitement when the police
sw0oped down on the theatre. The po-
lice have failed TO ascertain his name.
Kalisievlcz conducts a crockery store at
Third and HAYES streets, besides oper-
ating a iitney. Green Is the secretary
Of the organization.
According to Patrolman Friemuth,
who can interpret five languages, and
detail Of other interpreters who were
IN the crowd, the speakers in portray
ing the coming revolution in the United
States pictured 10 each nationality
present the turmoil going on In their
native country. IL Is alleged kalisle-
yicz pleaded for his audience TO prepare
for the overturn of the present govern
ment and the ruling OF the reds.
There was only siXe men out OF the
slxty-four arrested who have first citi-
zenship papers. Jacob Pivltlcha, Of
Lester, when questioned in Municipal
Court, about his citizenship papers,
said.
what in the H. would I want
with papers?" This so provoked Mayor
Mcdowell that he asked for the Rus
sian to be remanded TO jail, pending his
petition 20 the government asking for
Piylticha 20 be deported.
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
81. GEORGEs PAsTon ILL.

Special ~ Tho Evening Journal.
DELAWARE CITY. April 2s.-Nfrs.
Laura Adkins spent the weekend with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs William
Householder.
Miss Esther Griffith. Of Wilmington.
spent Sunday with her sister. Miss Ira
Grlfilth here.
William 0akes who was injured In
motorcycle accident at Clark's Cor
ner on Thursday night is Improving.
At the Victory Loan meeting held in
ST. Georges on Tuesday night, s7s00
worth Of bonds were sold.
The Rev. DR.. Layleld, pastor OF the
Methodist Church OF this place, ad-
dressed the Odd Fellows Lodge. st the
evening service on Sunday.
The Rev. Ivsnhoe Willis. pastor OF
the Methodist Church, at 81. Georges
was unable 10 preach yesterday be
cause Of Illness.
A Victory Loan meeting will be held
IN Flrcmans Hall tomorrow night.
At the Century Club meeting on FRI
Evening journal., 1919-04-28
DRPHEUS CLUB TO
SING ON MAY 7

A most delightful program has been
iranged by the Orphcus Club for the
second concert OF The season at the
Playhouse on the evening OF May Z.
Ralph Kinder. Of Philadelphia, con-
nuctor OF the club, Is putting the I'M
ishlne touches on The work and will
have everything In shape The night Of
iha concert
ile VIII BE- assisted by Carlisle Hemp
lill. organist OF Westminster Church.
snd regular pianist Of the club
Tho club viii be assisted BY Mrs
May Erhoy Holtz, soprano, Of Philadel-
phia. and an artist or national reputa-
iion. Frank Ford Palmer the wen
known baritone OF Wilmington, a mem
bcr OF 50. Johns Church choir, will sing
two selections. which will add much
Ia the program
This concert will b. given for the
benefit Of The Associated Charities. The
program follows;
america; lN, "A Mighty Vulcan.
Codman; lbl, Venetian Love Song"
Nevin; lcl. Massa's in de Cold, Cold
Ground, Foster, OrRheus Club.
gal, "Allelina," Mozart: "Have You
Seen but a While Lily Crow Anony-.
nous: (cl, "Pastorale," old English,
Mrs Hoiz
tal. Castillo" Ia ballad OF SPAIN,
proiheroe; o.. Swing Low. sweet
Chariot" Burlelgh. Orpheus Club.
lal, ooh, Rcd is the English Rose"
Forsythe; Oh, Robin Goodfellovs"
Morgan, Mr.. Palmer.
la) Lead. Kindly Light" Buck; d.,
smile, Smile, Smile" Powell. Orpheus
Club.
(al, "Lolseau Bleis." Dalcroze; a..
The Song That You Sang Long Ago."
Tshchaikowsky; tcl. Come Child Be
side Me" Bliederman, Mrs. Hortz.
lal. more and More" Selfert: o.,
Italian Street Song" Herbert, Orpheus
Club. incidental solo by Mrs. Hortz)
The Star-Spangled Banner"
Tickets can be had from any member
OF the club The tickets are to be re-
served on and after May 3 at the box
Office Of the plavhOuse