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The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-06
FLOATING
 RAP'SSTATUS
 ISDEIERMINE'D

The insuffciency of the present fish laws under which Alaska is governed was revealed in the trial of the United States vs. P. E. Jenkins and G. P. Jenkins in the district court at Ketchi- kan on the charge of having driven a g fish trap within six hundred yards lat orally of another fish trap or fixed fishing appliance, attorneys say.
 The statute under which the defend afAts were indicted reads as follows:
 ''It shall be unlawful to drive or construct any trap or any other fixed fishing appliance within six hundred yards laterally or within one hundred yards endWise of any other fixed fishing appliance"
 The defendants were charged with having constructed a driven fish trap within the prohibited distance of the floating fish trap of another party. The evidence showed that the defend ants were the first on the ground to actually start construction of their trap.
 At the conclusion of the testimony counsel for the defendants moved for an instructed verdict on the ground that the floating trap within 600 yards of which defendants drove their trap TcI as was contemplated by the statute, and also on the ground that the de- fendants were shown to have been the first to start construction of their trap and that they should be held to have a reasonable time within which to complete their structure. On the second ground the court ruled that it was immaterial under the statute, but on the first ground ruled that 1t was simply a question for the jury whether or not floating fish trap was such as was covered and contemplated by the statute above set forth.
 A. H. Ziegler, attorney for defend ants, took the position that inasmuch as the above law was passed in 1906, before floating traps were in opera tion in Alaska, congress did not in- tend to classify floating traps with fixed driven traps, and that therefore the defendants were not guilty.
 The jury, after being instructed by the court that it was for them to de- eide whether or not floating fish trap was fixed fishing appliance within the meaning of the law, prac- tically held that it was not, and found 8 verdict of not guilty.
 This is the first case in Alaska where a floating fish trap has been given a definite status by our courts.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-06

Scarborough pictures that please at prices that art right. Over Cordova drug store. Phone 14O-3 rings.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-06
MOTHERS DAY

This is Mothers Day. And hearts in many lands with tender
 memories stir As grateful memories now are paid to
 her. Within the home her light has bright
 est shQne-- Within the home her worth has been
 known Yet it was Mother, I would have you
 clearly see, Helped bring the world to peace and
 liberty.
 There is one, just only one,
 On earth there is no other. In Heaven noble work was done When God gave man Mother. We invite you to attend the Mothers Day service at the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 il A. M. 8P. M.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-05-06

Fresh French putfs daily at the City Bakery. 1S-tl
The New York herald., 1920-11-07
Education and Wealth.

"1'he close relationship between educa-
tion and wealth and wealth producing
power must be clearly shown, so that the
people may understand that this expendi-
ture for education will not constitute a
burden. but rather an Investment,
through which they may be the better
BILE to bear the other burdens Of taxa
ton
But no amount of money will enable
us to obtain good teachers for the
schools in sufficient numbers until there
are means of preparing these. For this
there must be more normal schools and
other training schools for teachers, and
they must all be much better supported
than they are now. If all the persons
ever graduated from all normal schools
Of any kind in the United States.
from the establishment OF the first
school at Bridgewater. Mass, until
now, were still living. and all teach
ing. there would still be need OF
10000 teachers TO fill the elementary
schools The normal school graduates
Of last spring are only sufficient to sup
ply about 90 per cent Of the teachers
needed to All the vacancies In the ele-
rnentary schools\ this fall. We are now
spending between 100000 900 and $685..
schools We must spent at least s75.-
600, 900. California is somewhat better
rurnlied with normal schools than other
States, yet very large proportion OF
the young teachers OF California are not
normal SCHOOL graduates. nor have they
had equal preparation elsewhere"
The New York herald., 1920-11-07
SAVING ART WORKS
FROM REDS HANDS
Effort of French Specialist
Meets Partial Success.

Spectci cobts to Tur Hryy vogK Hr,Alp
COPYRIGHT, 1870, oy TIE NEW YorK HraALp.
New York Herald pnrran
Paris, Nov. 6.
French lovers OF fine art are ex-
pressing great elation over the news
that NJ Alexander Bonoit's effort to save
some OF the notable Russian art collec-
tions and libraries from the destructive
anger OF the Bolshevists has resulted in
the recovery OF some Of the priceless
works which filled the salons OF Moscow
and Petrograd in the luxurious days OF
Czardom.
The Museum OF the Hermitage, In
petrograd possessed some OF the best
examples Of French art OF the eighteenth
century These Incompatible oa vases
were owned by the mobiles of Russia and
entrusted to the museum for exhibition
and care. but when the Reds entered the
city they slashed many of the paintings
with their knives and bayonets, while
the manuscripts of voltaire and Dide-
rot, purchased by the Empress Cath
crime, were torn from their shelves as
"relcs OF the detestable bourgeo'sie"
NJ Benoit undertook to reorganize
these collections, and although the work
has been constantly hindered by Soviet
officlaldom, Il ls now reported that some
Of tho departments are almost intact
while an appeal has been made that
miseing volumes n found In Soviet homes,
be returned Mt once TO tho museum The
same sort Of work has been attempted
at Moscow but there the destructive
rage of the Red Gofcrnment has re-
suited In the loss OF tlceless records.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

CADILLAC 1910 Z passenger sedan. abso-
lutcly like new; cord tires: VIII sacrifice.
OWNER. 5s South 18th av.. Mount Vernon.
y. y. Phone $40.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

CUNNINGHAM 1910 suburban sedan. With
partition. COOK & MACCONNELL, $50
Jth av.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07
IL EDUCATION
SESSIONS WILL
COVER NATION
Conferences Announced by
Bureau in Washington
Begin Nov. 20.
GOVERNORS INVITED
Legislation by Various
States Vital Subject to
Be Discussed.
CRISIS rs REVIEWED
DR.. P. p. Claxton, q. s. Com
missioner, Outlines Pro-
posed Meetings.
CRISIS rs REVIEWED

WARRINGTON, Nov. 6.-Twelve citi-
xsns' regional conferences on education
viii be held throughout the nation, ac-
oording to announcement of the Bureau
OF Education. beginning with n confer
ence for the States of Illinois, Indiana.
Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. scheduled
TO be held in Chicago on November 20
and concluding with q conference for
the States OF Maine, New Hampshire.
Vermont. Massachusetts,, Rhode Island
ana Connecticut on December 1s.
Tho regional conferences announced
arc the outcome of the national citizens
conference on education held In WASH
inSton In May. as this conference voted
that the Commissioner of Education
should call another similar conference
late In tho fall of this year for the pur-
pose of discussing the educational situa-
ton at that time, legislative measures
to be presented to the Legislatures OF
the several States next year and the
means Of continuing the fostering of
such interest among the people at large
and their representatives In legislative
bodies as may be necessary to obtain
the needed legislation.
After carefully considering the mat
ter tho Commissioner of Education has
decided that a series OF regional confer
ences would be more effective than one
conference for the whole country could
be, as this will make possible much
larger total attendance and more prac-
tical and detailed discussion of condi-
tions and needs and methods of meeting
them in the States Of the several sec
tfona
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

DODGE touring car. with two extra tires on
rims, spot llght, clock, speedometer 30;
all In good running condition and appear
ance: quick salc, price $3.50. ~ North
Rroadway. rhore Yonkers 1895.
DOnGE SEDAN F0R SALE, IN FIRST
CLASS CONDITION; PRICE $3.50,
CALL SUNDAY TT HOTEL BfBO. TELE-
PHONE LENox sRoo. UFLAND'
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

DODGE runabout, 1919. exceptionally fine
condi ion throughout; absolute bargain.
oLDSMOB1LE Co, 00o Atlantic av., Bklyn.
DODGE s.dan. first class condition. Room
sol. Monday. $3.50. L. SIMON & CO.. 40
East 21st 81.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07
PIERCE ARROWS
PIERCE ARROWS
nVT-nGIN ADD nuFG

AElieONo
Mention OF few very desirable
late model cars now being offered
at economy prices:
IS II. D. series four limousine;
splendid mechanical condition; just
out of paint chop.
3s n. y. dual valve runabout; ex-
ceedingly small mileage and like
new.
SO h, p. dual valve sedan; used
very little.
IS h. p. series four French
brougham; small mileage; newly
painted.
3S h. p. dual valve seven pas
senger touring; run Just enough
20 be tuned Up nicely.
II you will CALL telephone or
write, We shall be pleased TO give
you complete Information about
these or any other Pierce Arrows
now available.
ELLIS MOTOR CAR CO..
f16 Central av.. Newark. n. J.
Telephone Mulberry 1000.
Pierce Arrow distributors for four
teen years.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

800 an agate line TOR one time. 3Sc.
line for three insertions toithin a
t0eek; 35c. a Hne for Seven coatsecu-
t'rc Insertions.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

CHEVROLET SEDAN,
weeks old run only LOO miles car IN
perfect condition throughout; original pur-
chaser failed to meet payments; bargain 70
quick buyer. Tel East New York soOI.
Cal 1885 Bushwick av.
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

CADILLAC touring passenger car. look,
fcasonable offer accepted. II 30 Bushwick av
EMyn. Phone nnshvlck 776a.
CADILLAC 1910 passenger sedan. abso-
lutcly like new; cord tires: VIII sacrifice
OWNER. 5S South 18th av.. Mount Vernon
n =. Phone $40.
CAuiLLAC 1917 SEDAN.
Z passenger. like new. make offer. NEW
AMSTERDAM STORAGE WAREHOUSE. 22l
Wet 9th.
CADILLAC town car, late model. in excel
lent condition. used privately. sacrifice
Garage. 905 w. 10Th.
Seen 123 w. cath. MEYER.
CADILLAC convertible sedan; absolutely
perfect condition. Address MRS. MOSES
DILLON Hotel Majestic.
CADILLAC 1920 Ameabury Suburban S dan.
Cadillac 1919 rinabout. perfect condition.
j. Il RNER 20 Broad. Phone 44I3 Rector.
CADILLAC suburban aedan. late model per-
feet; make offer. 1852 Bedford ny., Brook
lyn Phon. atayettc I0S6.
CADILLAC 1920 suburban sedan, seating
!. bargain. oK-MACCoNNELL. $50
-th av.
CADILLAC 1919 coupe particularly good
condition: bargain. COOKMACCONNELl..
80 5th ay.
CADILLAC limouaine large Size: make Of
CADILLAC. Packard car: must be cheap
Lahey, GA Academy st, city.
CTfANDLEr--WI ri I. sACRiFICE 1920 tour
ing. used very little and Ike new through
out. 81 .275. A. D. CHRISTIE, 100 Bway
CHAMBERS. all new latest models save 10
per cent: immediate delivery. CURRY, Au-
dubon 900.
CHANDLER. late rs. newly painted per
faaf &
Wadsworth 1868. --------
CHEVROLET SEDAN,
weeks old run only LOO miles car IN
chaser failed to meet payments; bargain to
quick buyer. Tel East New York eoOI.
Call 1885 Bushwick av.
CHEVROLET sedan; make offer.
FRANKLIN MOTOR CAR Co..
IS wcst 5sth ST.. fourth floor
CHEVROLET Touring iee0-Model 400; Ike
MOBILE Co, o01 Atlantic av., Brooklyn.
CLOSED CAR BARG AINs.
Grow -Ekhart. 1920 Q cyl, pass. sedan;
Cadillac cyl. land. Hudson Super I'M
Pierce 10 coupe % paefsrd twin limousine
Chevrolet 800 sedan. Ford taxi. Time pay.
nents. IIoMAN, $50 w s4th.
COLE s sedan. 1917 model. new paint, cord
tIFest entlfe car mccnnniChlly oNeFHhuiVu
any Demonstration given. $500. Mr.
Walsh's car, MORRTSANIA GARAGE, iesth
81. and Sd av
COLE, 1920. auburhen sedan. perfect make
offer Seen l23 w 6ith MEYER
coLUMRIA recondi,ioned 8 passenger tour
Ing car, like new; full guarantee. CHAS.
y. RElss CO. . Central PARK West.
COUPE, late model; price 81 500. Mrs.
JULIA OTTO, sayvllle, L. ]. Phone 2ls.
CUNNINGHAM SUBURBAN SEDAN
PAINT AND MECHANICAL CONDITION
PERFECT. r. G. VAN DEVENTER, 2i
BROAD ST. NEWARK.
CUNNINGHAM 1910 suburban sedan, With
partition. COOK & MACCONNELL, $50
Jth av.
DODGE touring car. with two extra tires on
rims. spot Hight clock. speedometer. &C.;
all In good running condition and appear-
ance: quick eac, price $3.50. " Norh
Rroadway. Prone Yonkers 1895.
DODGE SEDAN F0R SALE, IN FIRST
CLAfs CONDITION; PRICE Si,210,
$1,000 Jt'sT sPaNT IN REMoDELLINa.
PHONE LENOx aRDO, UFLANp,
The New York herald., 1920-11-07

average pay of teachers. We shall need
TO spend two or three times as much
for this purpose as we now do spend In
the country at large. And this increase
of expenditures must be made at time
when taxes for other purposes. national.
State and local. are unusually large.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
XMAS PRESENTS
Government Savings Certificates
Make Fine Presents

The holiday season with its Joys
and its problems is upon us. What
shall we do to add to the happiness
of the occasion? Each one of us
would like not only to wish our
friends a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year, but to give them
one. We cannot do this by means OF
ill-considered presents. Thoughtless
gifts cause the January ash can to
bulge with debris. Only when our
gifts have lasting meaning do they
carry the true message of goodwill
which is the spirit of real giving.
We can give happiness and con-
tentment and safety for the future
as well as pleasure for the moment.
Such gifts are within the reach of
all. They are to be found in the
Savings Securities of the United
States Government. From the 25
cent Thrift Stamp to the 81 900
Treasury Savings Certificate, they
will carry with them not only the
greetings of the season, but happi-
ness for years to come. In present
ing the child with card with one
thrift stamp affixed, you bestow not
only present but habit which will
grow in value as the days pass, for
he will wish to fill the card. That
little gift will have grown wonder
fully before another Christmas comes
around, and the recipient will be on
the way to a life of independence.
In recommending these lasting
gifts, the Savings Division of the
Treasury does not suggest that a
single American curtail his Christ
mas giving. IL suggests only that
ne broaden it to include this present
which will bring future well-being TO
those he loves.
Thrift Stamps, Savings Stamps
and Treasury Savings Certificates
will be on sale throughout the year
1921. In continuing the sale of Gov
eminent Savings Securities, the Gov
eminent is giving the opportunity 20
every man, woman and child in the
land through the coming year to en-
JOY the happiness, prosperity and
oontentment which is found in finan-
cial independence and security for
the future.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
PROMINENT ALMA
RESIDENT DEAD
Mrs. George p. Blanchard Has
Lived in This City Since
1888.
PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY LAST
Died at Home of Her Daughter, Mrs
Charles G. Rhodes. on State
Street.

Mrs. George P. Blanchard, resi-
dent of this city since 1888, passed
away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Charles G. Rhodes, State street,
on Friday, December 10, after only
a short illness. She was nearly 90
years of age.
Mary A. Beers was born February
Is, 1889, at Rome, Lenawee County,
Michigan, her father, j. c. Beers,
having come from New York state
two years previously. with his wild
owed mother and his young wife to
make a home in the new state. The
locality in which they settled had but
few inhabitants but quite company
of relatives and friends came OH to-
gether and located their farms as
near each other as possible so that
little colony was established there.
Her father died in 1847 and after
some years her mother married Chas.
Sly of the same township.
She attended the district school
and later a private school conducted
at Medina by DR.. and Mrs. John II.
Barrows. DR.. Barrows later became
widely known and especially because
Of his leadership of the Worlds Par
lament of Religions at the time Of
the Worlds Fair. Subsequently Mary
Beers attended Hillsdale College
where she became acquainted with
George p. Blanchard and they were
united in marriage in 1860. To this
union were born two children, Rev.
Charles f. Blanchard, d. d., pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Mar
shall, and Mrs. Charles G.. Rhodes IF
Alma.
A year after the establishment of
the college at Alma, Rev. and Mrs.
G.. p. Blanchard came to make this
,heir home. Mr.. Blanchard died in
1907 since which time Mrs. Blanchard
has made her home with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rhodes, where she passed
away on the morning Of Friday, De-
cember 10. Her illness was of brief
duration and her death came as a
shock to her wide circle of friends,
although her advanced age and grow
ing feebleness had prepared them in
measure for the sad news of her
departure. Mrs. Blanchard's father
was member and ruling elder of the
Presbyterian church and she has been
member of that church in Alma
during her residence here, finding
great pleasure in her association
with its people
Funeral services were conducted at
the homo of Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes
Monday at two o'clock, the Rev.
Willis Gelston officiating assisted by
the Rev. J. Clisbe, ID. D., and Rev.
W. II. Mason, ID. D.. of Saginaw. In
torment was given in Riverside GEN.
etery by the side of her late husband.
Among those present at the services
in addition to the immediate family
were G. w. Sly of Lansing and Mrs
J. u. Bradley of Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

IS RENDERED
City Attorney Has Placed II
Before Commission of
City of Alma.
EFFECTIVE At END OF YEAR
Will Be Acted Upon At Next Meet
ing and Successor May Be
Selected.

James G.. Kress, Alma's city attor-
ney, rendered his resignation to the
city commission Tuesday evening, to
take effect at the close of the present
year, at which time the head of the
legal department of the city, steps
into a county office as probate Judge.
At that time also Mr.. Kress will
close his law office in the Pollasky
block in this city, as it will be neces-
sary for him to devote his entire time
to the office of probate judge, to
which the people of Gratiot county
elected him in November by major
ity of over 1000 votes.
The city commission did not act
on the resignation Tuesday evening,
LAYING it over until the commission
meeting of next week. 1t is expect
ed that when the resignation is ac-
copied by the commission that the
thanks of the city will be rendered to
Mr.. Kress for the splendid services
that he has rendered TO the city, since
he became Alma's attorney in May
of 1919.
The city commission has not yet
even tentatively selected successor
for the retiring city attorney. Men
ton has been made of possible sur
cessors, but with small field Of men
available, all have been mentioned.
There are only five attorneys in the
city, two of whom are not qualified
to act in the capacity of city attor-
icy. One of these is Attorney Brown,
who is with William A. Bahlke, as the
charter provides that the city attor-
ney must have practiced for five
years before the Gratiot county bar.
The other is ID. L. Johnson, who as a
justice Of the peace in this city, is
not qualified to hold the o,her city
position.
This narrows the field down to
three men, William A. Bahlke, Chas.
II. Goggin and John ID. Spinney, and
at the present time there is no indi-
cation as to which of the three will
be appointed by Mayor Murphy,
when Kress' resignation is accepted
by the city commission. AT the pres
ent time it is rather expected that no
successor will be appointed until the
final commission meeting of the
year, which will give the city COM
mission and Mayor Murphy plenty of
time to go over the matter thor
oughly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
ORGANIZATION OF
UNITED CHARITIES
Preliminary Steps Towards The
Organization Have Already
Been Taken.

At a meeting held at the home of
Mrs. Chas. Rhodes recently, the
preliminary steps toward an associ-
ated charities organization were TAX
en- and the following officers were
elected: Chairman, Mrs. Henry II.
Soule; vice chairman, Miss Frances
Stitt; and secretary-treasurer Mrs.
w. A. Bahlke. An investigating
committee consisting of Miss Laura
Soule, chairman Of LIST ward, Miss
Winifred Trap, chairman of the
End ward, Mrs. VIM. Randels, chair
man Of the 3rd ward, and Mrs. J. a.
Gerhardt, chairman of the 4th ward,
was also appointed and are now at
work. The permanent organization
not being as yet, sufficiently well
under way, this committee will re-
port their findings to the various
charitable organizations who have
formerly had this work in charge.
At a meeting to be held early during
the next year further plans will be
made and this organization for
United Charities permanently af-
fected. 1t is hoped by this means TO
secure representatives from each
church and other organizations now
engaged in charitable work and so to
plan the various campaigns, that
everyone will be remembered and all
territory systematically covered thus
avoiding any overlapping or omis-
sions. This year, however, the Xmas
work will be carried on as hereto
fore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
alma: Opportunity and Responsibility

Alma, we like the name. 1t is full
of music and inspiration. Spencer
had an Alma in his Faery Queene,
tale of night-errantry," written
away back in 1896. To Spencer
alma" was the "personified spirit
or soul" She was "a virgin bright"
Queen Of Body Castle"
! love those who love her; | pity
those who have not sense enough to
love her. But / must confess Their.
are times when emotions other than
pity possess me in the presence Of
those who do not appreciate Alma.
My feelings toward the railroac
trainman may be indicative. When
! have been away on long journey
and ] am nearing home, and Alma,
beautiful Of sound and sight, to
hear that trainman call out HAL.
mie," "Halmie,- confess TO other
than feelings Of pity or Kindness;
do not know whether TO choke him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
DIED MONDAY
j. A. Bttner Well Known Alma
Resident Passed Away.

Joseph A. Bittner, a well known
resident Of this city, who for over
thirty years conducted green house
in this city, passed away at his home
on West Superior street at an early
hour Monday morning, following an
illness of some months duration.
Joseph A. Bittner was born Oc-
tober 8, 1860, at Petervitz, near
Frankenstein, in Schlesien, Ger
many. In 1879 he came to America.
He lived in Detroit for about four
years and after year in Flint he
went to Grand Haven. There for
about four years he was engaged as
manager of the only wholesale cut
flower house in Michigan at that
time.
August 8, 1883, he was united in
marriage to Miss Emma Milleman
of Grand Haven.
In August 1889 Mr.. Bittner moved
with his family to Alma where he
has been engaged in the florist bust
ness until last spring when on ac-
count of failing health he sold his
greenhouses to the ID. Kleinhans
Floral Co. of st. Louis.
He is survived by a widow and
three children.
The funeral services were held at
the late home Wednesday, the body
being placed in the vault at River
side cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
CONGRATULATIONS
Gratiot County Herald Extends
Them on Monday Issue.

The following congratulations ex-
tended TO The Record were probably
written Immediately after the special
issue of Monday, December 8, but
whether they cover the issue of that
one day, or the special issues of the
entire week, they are naturally
pleasing. The Gratiot County Her
aid of Ithaca had the following to
say:
"The Herald congratulates Bro
Babcock of the Alma Record on his
enterprise in getting out Monday
special edition of the Record. 1t is
devoted especially to pushing the
campaign for the Alma Chamber OF
Commerce. 1t would seem that with
such efficient help the drive should
be a big success"