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The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
ONLY ROUTINE BUSINESS AT
 COUNCIL MEET

The city Icouncil met last night lin adjourned session and transacted considerable routine business.
 The sewer running in the alley be- tween B and c and First and Second streets was reported as having caved in in back of the Clayson building, and that the same had been dug up and repaired for a distance of 30 feet; that the condition of the sewer seemed to be very bad as the wood |appeared to be rotten all of the way and there was a possibility of it's giving way and causing a serious damage.
 The A street sewer was reported as completed with the exception of a Y to be put in which would be done later.
 The question of the overflow from the auxiliary dam was discussed at length and the council agreed to go in a body Thursday afternoon and see if it would be feasible to turn the water above the dam so that 1t would run towards the lake, by building a Hume.
 The city dock question was again deferred until MT. Hazelet's return to the city.
 The committee reported that they were working on the system of tax ation and that the clerk would order new tax roll on one of the next boats.
 The street committee were in structed to examine all the profiles and maps by the next meeting of tue council so that the council could consider the adoption of grades for streets which have no official grade. The city attorney was instructed to draw up an dordinance covering the question and present it at the same meeting.
 The cemetery question was again I1aid over as the city attorney, who has this question in hand was out ol the city.
 Tn the monthly report of the fire chief he called the councils atten-
 tion to the needed repairs to the roof of the fire station on street. The chief was given authority to get the necessary material and have the Irepairs made.
 The report of the auditor of the f town clerks and town treasurer's s book was read, accepted and ordered 1 filed.
 A letter was read from the Cordo' va school board requesting the sum of $45O0OO to defray the expenses for the first part of the school year,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
RADIO COMPASS STATIONS BE INSTALLED 0N COAST INCLUDING
 HINCHLNBRO0K AND ST. ELIAS

Radio cOmpasses, which enable ships at sea to gain accurate bearings in spite of bad weather, are to be in stalled along the Alaskan coast from Dixon's entrance to Unimak pass in the Aleutian islands, also the erection of a radio telegraph station at Cold Bay Lieutenant Commander Frank Luckel, district superintendent of com munication, who was in Cordova the other day aboard the U. s. S. Swallow, is visiting the proposed sites and mak- ing all arrangements for these i'm provements
 Few, if any, of the present conner cial radio plants on the coast can be used in connection with the radio com pass work, as they are not properly located. It is said that the Cordova station is so surrounded by mountains and hills that it would probably be i'm possible to give accurate directions. looohI plano Cdll 1oI tho AhoCdlldtlol of ten new radio stations along the coast. These will probably not be used for commercial business, it is said.
 The operation of the radio compass is simple. Several years ago system was devised whereby the direction from which a radio message is sent can be determined at a receiving sta tion, and this device is the basis of the compass. If ship at sea desires to know it's position, it flashes a mes
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
COMPERS CONTINUES
 ATTACK ON COURT

WASHINGTON, Sept. g (by Associ- .ated Press) Renewing the attack on the Kansas law establishing a court of industrial relations begun by labor organizations, Samuel Gompers, presl- dent of the American Federation ot Labor, yesterday gave out copies of letters sent out by central labor bodies of that state rendering aid to the fed- eration of labor in it's efforts to get the measure repealed.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
LOOKING INTO DEATH
 OF ARSENAL WORKERS

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 9 (by As sociated Press) The department of justice has started an investigation into the death of nine men at the Edgewood arsenal hospital, following the drinking of poisoned liquor, the chief ingredient of which apparently was wood alcohol. |. Four others are critically ill from the effects of drink ing the same liquor.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
POPE APPEALS FOR MERCY TO
 LORD MAYOR

LONDON, Sept. g (by Associated Press Following his statement yes' terday on the release of Irish hunger strikers, Premier Lloyd George de- clared he will accept a guarantee from Sim Fein headquarters that the police murders will cease in Ireland, and will not require personal guarantee from Lord Mayor MacSaweeney of Cork.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09

sage to two different land stations both of which are equipped with 8 direction finder. The stations deter mine the direction the ship is from them and report their findings to the ship, It is then a comparatively sim pie matter to determine the ships exact location.
 The new stations will be installed al the principal entrances to Alaskan waters.
 Capes Muzon and Chacon will have Fstations to guide vessels into Dixon's entrance.
 Cape Omany will be the next station up the coast, guarding the entrance tc Clarence straits.
 Cape Spencer station, with the as sistance of Omany or the station tc be erected at Cape St. Elias, will guide boats bound to Icy straits from the westward.
 The entrance to Prince William sound will be guarded by stations al Capes Hinchinbrook and St. Elias.
 The entrance to Cook inlet will be marked by a station on the northeast shore of Afognak island and some point on the short of Cook inlet.
 Unimak pass through the Aleutiar chain will be marked by stations a Cape Sarichef on the Bering sea side and Scotch cape at the Pacific en trance.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
GERMAN AN HUNGARIAN
 AID GIVEN TO S0VIETS

KAREN, Manchuria, Sept. g (by AS sOciated Press) German and Hun garian war prisoners are aiding the Soviet forces which recaptured Omsk, where peasants recently overthrow the Soviets. The Bolsheviki also hold the northern portion of the railway, but are isolated without food. Altai pro- vince has been cleared of Reds.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
NOME PLANES REACH
 WHITEHORSE ON RETURN

WHITEHORSE, Sept. g (by Associ- ated Press).-The Nome airplanes on their return journey expect to leave for Telegraph Creek this afternoon and go on to Hazelton tomorrow or
 Saturday.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09

as we'll as the expense incurred for repairs and alterations during the summer and a warrant was drawn for the amount requested.
 The question of stock running at large on the public streets in vio- lation of the ordinance was discuss ed at length and the chief of police was instructed to see that the ordi- nance WasnenfOrced.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE CLAIMS THOUSANDS
TTE1UA TO JOIN B0IZ SSE1EVIKK
CHICAGO MAYOR SUES
 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

CHICAGO ,\Sept. g (by Associated Press) ).-Mayor Thompson has sued Lieutenant Governor John A. Oglesby of Illinois for $1OO,OOO because of let ters alleged to have been mailed tC soldiers under the signature of Ogles by attacking the mayor as seditious md unpatriotic.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
CROSS-COUNTRY MAIL
 PLANE MAKES GOOD TIME

CHICAGO, Sept. 9 (by Associated Press) The first airplane carrying mail from New York to San Francisco arrived here at 3:30 yesterday, leaving half an hour later for Omaha, with the expectation of reaching Salt Lake City tonight.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
MINERS GIVEN
 INCREASED PAY
 BY OPERATORS

BILLINGS, Mont, Sept. (by Asso- ciated Press) Montana and Northern Wyoming coal miners scored victory yesterday when after three days con- ference with representative of the coal operators they gained an increase of $15O a day for men and S2 cents for boys, retroactive to August Is.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
LEASE SIGNED
 FOR C0ALLAND
 ON COOK INLET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (by Asso- ciated ress).-A coal mining lease covering 1,4OO acres in the Cook inlet by Secretary of the Interior Payne and Edward T. McNally of Anchorage. The lease calls for an investment of S14O,O0O in mining operations by the lessee.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
ROOSEVELT ENCOUNTERS
 FIERCE ELECTRIC STORM

TULSA, Okla, Sept. 9 (by Associ ated Press). Theodore Roosevelt had a thrilling experience yesterday when a plane he was travelling in from Oka mulgee to Tulsa encountered a severe electrical storm, the pilot being com pelled to fly aimlessly about until the storm subsided.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
ESCH DEFEATED VETERINARY FOR
 REORGANIZATION

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 9 (by AS sociated Press). - Congressman J. J. Esch. one of the authors or the ral- way bill, was defeated for renomlna- tion in Tuesdays primary Tn the Seventh district by Joseph B. Beck, former state commissioner Of lapor' Lafollette supported Beck.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
CALIFORNIA ALSO SHAKEN

SAN JOSE, Cal, Sept. g (by Asso- ciated Press).-The heaviest earth quake experienced here in years shook the city early this morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
FOUR HUNDRED KNOWN DEAD IN
 EARTHQUAKE

ROME, Sept. g (by Associated Press).-The extent of the earthquake is not yet measured, but 400 are known to be dead and thousands in- jured. Many localities are suffering from lack of food medicine and shel- ter.
 Another violent earthquake occurred in the Emilia district this morning, causing the loss of many lives and great damage to property.
 The Emilia district between Ap- penines river and Pc embraces eight provinces and has a population of ap- proximately 2,500,0O0.
 Rome was shaken today with more violent shock than that of Tuesday. Many were killed by falling walls. Five other towns suffered heavily.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
FORTY SEVENTH LONG
 SWAT FOR BABE RUTH

CLEVELAND, O., Sept. (by Asso- ciated Press) Babe Ruth knocked out his forty-seventh home run III the game here today between Cleveland and New York.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
TEXAS VICTIM
 OF BUBONIC PLAGUE

GALVESTON, Tex, Sept (by As sociated Presso The ninth death and the twelfth victim of Bubonic plague developed here yesterday.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
SAYS POPE HAS INTERcEDED

ROME, Sept. g (by Associated Press) ).-Italian papers announced to- day that the pope has interceded in behalf of Lord Mayor MacSaweeney of Cork.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
HONE BANDIT HOLDS
 UP BANK IN TEXAS

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. g (by Associated Press) )-A lone bandit held LID the First State Bank at Uvalde yesterday, escaping With S6,50O.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
SENATOR CRANE IS
 GROWING WEAKER

pITTSFIELD, Mass, Sept. loy Associated Press).-The condition of former Senator Murray Crane Wno is suffering from heart weakness was very serious last night, the patient growing gradually weaker.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, Sept 9.-(Special to the Daily Times).-Prices at noon Sept. 8: Halibut, 141ac; cable fish, Sc; red and ling cod, 2c.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
WATSON CONSIDERED CERTAIN

MACON, Ga, Sept. g (by Associated Press) The nomination of Thomas E. Watson for the United States sen- ate by the Democrats is considered certain. Watson defeated Governor Dorsey and Senator Hoke Smith.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09

KING EMMANUEL VISITS SCENE
 PIZZA, Italy, Sept. 9 (by Associated Press) King Victor Emmanuel, who came here immediately after the earthquake, went on visit to the affected districts of Tuscany.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
WATSON AHEAD IN
 GEORGIA PRIMARY

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. g (by Associ- ated Press) Thomas E. Watson is leading for the Democratic nomination for United States senator in the face of incomplete returns.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
POLES CROSS BUG RIVER AND
 CRUSH ENEMY

WARSAW, Sept 9 fby Associated Press) The official statement today reports further Polish success south of Brest-Litovsk The Poles have crossed to the eastern bank of the Bug river, crushing the enemy and taking many } prisoners Stubborn fighting continues in the Lemberg sector.
 Letvia has given the necessary guar antee to the Russian Soviet govern ment and the Bolsheviki peace dele gates will go to Riga to meet the Poles The Polish delegation had an audience here today with the cabinet and will leave Monday for Riga.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
THREE HUNDRED DEAD BODIES

HREE HUNDRED DEAD BODIES
 FLORENCE, Sept. 9 (by Associated Press)-A dozen additional earth quake shocks have been felt in this section of Italy, increasing the terror of the populace. More than 300 bodies have already been removed and many others are under the ruins of wrecked buildings.
 The death list from the earthquake is steadily growing. The total dead at Fivizzanno is now said to reach near ly 500. Hundreds of deaths are re- ported from other towns and the lists will wOunt into the thousands. Three score towns and villages have been damaged.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
A,THUANlA THREATENS POLAND

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (by Asso- ciated Press). ).-Official reports in dip- lomatic circles declare the commander of the Lithuanian army has served notice on the Polish military delegates at Kovno that unless Lithuanian terri torial claims are accepted, Lithuania will cooperate with the Russian Bol- sheviki and eventually with Germany k against Poland
The Cordova daily times., 1920-09-09
COX LAUNCHES NEW ASSAULT
 ON HARDING

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Sept. 9 (by Associated Press). - Governor Cox launched a new assault on Senator Harding's international policies in his address here yesterday, declaring Harding had taken eight different position which he enumerated in de- tail, calling Harding's attitude ''vacil lating and inconsistent"
 URGES LEAGUE AT HELENA
 HELENA, Mont, Sept. 9 (by Asso- ciated Press) Cox outlined what he declared to be practical and material benefits flowing from the League of Nations. He declared that reduction of ornaments means inn mense sums available for the reclama- tion of arid lands and solution of the huge problems of production. Urging endorsement of the league, the nom- inee said the United States is looked upon as a nation of quitters, self-pros- porous, self-satisfied, while our asso- ciates as we'll as our enemies in Flu rope are starving to death"
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11
LOWELL,

Miss Elsie Sheltra spent Sunday
at homo from her teachno in Eden
Mrs. Barncv Over of Albany Wis
tied her father few days last week.
Mrs. Nancv Richardson has return
Cd from 4 visit to the home Of hen
sister, Mrs Adams in Troy.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vover were re-
GENTLY in Orleans on business.
r s. COOLIDGE recently went TO
Purlin"ton for treatment for his
eyes.
Sanford Stephenson has returned
to Springfield, Mass, after spending
a few days at the home of his par
ent7. Nj and Mrs. |. Sterhenson,
c. N Dustin, princinal of the
school in North Troy was recent
visitor
F. T. Mn'0hy is entertaining his
daughter, Mrs. Percy Nve Of Bar
ton
Mr. Ii27io Miller recently enter
tair"d her sister Mrs. Fannie Lovelin
of Eden.
M o0d Mrs. A. Youn" and
Mrs Fdv0r1 Lv0ch recently motored
Oh to Bakersfield. whero thev visited
Mrs.. Vor""'a sisters, Mrs, Mead and
Mrs ca ncnter
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11
DERBY

A meeting OF the ladies of the
United church will 'be held on We'd
nesday afternoon in the Congegra
tional parsonage Business relating
to missions, Will be discussed and the
election Of otticers for the coming
year will be held
David Perry, who was employed on
the Eaton farm during the summer
ha, gone TO Lawrence, Mass, where
he has a new position.
Gerald Estelle is recovering from
his recent illness.
Mr.. Cordelia kenncy Of New Bri-
tain, Conn, iSt h cue st OF her daugh
ter, Mrs. benjamin Beaudett.
Prof. Bowley Of Newport plans to
board during the week at the homo
Of Rev. and Mrs. Eddy.
Jasper Gtay,who has been spending
| the summer at his home here, has
lef; for Hartford, Conn, to resumc
! his wo. k there.
Mrs Bert Tice has been confined
20 her home by illness during the past
week.
The Danville Association of Bap-
/ list churches plan meeting at North
! Danville for Friday and it is expect
! ed a number of Baptists from this
section will attend the session.
! A. p. Niles attended the fair at
! White Rive Junction.
/ The schools here We're closed dur
ing the Teachers Convention which
was held in Burlington last week
The teachers Of Derby attended the
sessions.
MI and Mrs. S. James spent Sun
! dav in Morgan visiting relatives.
Miss Idella Tucker, who Is at
tending Ulsuline Convent in Stan
stead, P. O., spent Sunday with her
parents here.
Miss Mildred Hay, who is teaching
school in Orleans, spent The week end
Ut her home here.
The Derby Academy football team
was defeated by the Island Pond
town team by the score Of 7 to
in a fast game last Saturday.
Mrs. Levi Kelley was a visitor in
East Charleston last week, spending
4 few days at the home Of her son,
Parker Kelley.
Mr.. Cargill Of Megantic, Ne, a
railroad engineer, visited his family
here last week,
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11

fram the Wellman house on Third
st., 10 Mr.. Marv Lorime.s house on
Prc-ucct St.
d. and Mr.. Percy Buck and Mrs.
Lila DOW of Glover and Mr. and
Mrs.. L. II. Buck an dchildren of
Charlie. eon were Sunday gue,t. of
Mr. and Mrs, Era.tus Buck,
Mr.. and Mrs Folsom Mannjnp of
Stanstead. p, O.. have been visiting
Nrs. E. J, MANNING. Mr.. and Mrs,
Nanring leave TUESDAY fol. Winnipeg.
c y. ". where hey intend to make
their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fauchc, ore
vi.;ti1q relatives in Eichford
Mrs. Cecil pickpl has returned
from n visit 10 relatives in Fast Ar
rus. p, O., and Mr. PjckeI also re-
turned Friday 3iqht from his wor]. on
the racine circuit
Nh. and Mrs. John Akin and SON,
Aubrey Akin. and Mr. and Mrs Fran
els Tjnkbam returned Friday night
from ten days' auto trim which in
Guided Lake George. West Point.
Bear Mountain. New York ard
Springfield. On the return trim the
party had breakfast at eight o'clock
in Springfield and reached Newport
for supper besides time out fo,. dinner
on the way.
Sunday, The mission which has ba.n
in progress for the last two week, at
St. Malv's Catholic church VS.
brought to close. The last week the
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11
NEWPORT LOCALS

Friends and neighbors Of MIS-.
Walter Gray, whose nome was Oil
Oak Street wil reqrc, 10 learn Of her
death on Saturday in Springfield
of pneumonia Mr.. Gray was taken
i'll on Tuesday and died Saturday
morning at the Springfield hospital
She was II years OF age. Funeral ser
vices were held today at the home OF
her son, Ernest Halt, on Magnolia
Ave. Intelment will be in Springfield.
Nh. and MYs. Cray made their nome
in West Derby tor many years NOV
ing to Springfield about Is months
ago Mrs Gray was much beloved by
al who knew her She was especial
w active in charitable work, q mem
Der of the W. r. c. and the founder
and leader of the EXimo Club.
Nh. and Mrs c. c. Davis gave a
dinner Saturday eevning at which the
guests were Nj. and Mrs f. c. vii
liams, Ex-Goy. and Mrs. Josiah
Grout, Mrs. f. NJ. Sherman, Mrs. {
s. Robinson, Mr.. Ida JENNIE and Mrs.
John Young.
Mrs. Vincent Jones class of girl-
at St. Marks Sunday school were
given a delightful outing at Camp
Weikeit, Indian Point on Saturday,
oct. 8.
Hubert Pierce is moving today
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11
George TwOmbley Passes
Away at His Derby Home

George Twomblv 81 years of age
died at the home of his daughtcr
Mrs. Elmer Orcutt, Derby, Saturday
evening
Nh. circuit had been failing in
health for some time but was only
i'll in bed three days
Funeral services We're held thi, af-
ternoon at the hcmc Of Ei@er Orcu'
Rev M. s, Eddy Of Derby officiating.
lntei7nent was in the family lot in
the Derby Center cemetery.
NJ. TwomOlv was born in Shelf
field, Vt, in 1896, and would have
been 81 years Of age the 20th Of
Oct. He married Caroline Albee OF
Holland and eight children were born
to them, Mrs. Il. A. Gatchell OF Bee
be, Charles Twombly and Homer
Twombly OF Derby, Mrs. H. l. Bad
ger and Harrison T, Twomblv Of Or
leans, Leon r. Two nbly of Boston,
George Twombly of Newport Center,
and MIS-. Elmer Circuit o. Dclby
Center. There are also - grandchll-
dron.
Nj. ami Mrs. Twombly celebrated
their golden wedding in 1910, and the
first break came in 1917 with the
death Of MIS- Twombly, in March and
a prandchild died the following Nov.
cmbel.
Nh. Twomblv came to Derby early
in life and was a successful farmer,
until he retired few year ago. Since
The death Of MI Twombly he has
lived with his DAUGHTER, Mrs. Catch
oil dulino the winter and with Mrs.
Orcutt THROUGH tn esummer. He
was n man Of keen judgment and
sterling worth and was much respect
ed by everyone in the community.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-11
Republicans to Hold
Rally at Derby Line

Arrangements have been practical
/ ly completed by T. F. ORoulke,
state committeeman for Orleans
County, TO hold 4 bio rally in Derby
Line on next Tuesday, a followup ot
the rallies being conducted in the
various counties throughout the state.
An urgent request has been sent
out by Nj. ORourkc to every Repub-
lican in the county to attend the
meeting and cooperate with him
in creating interest and urging all
voters to attend the polls on Nov
cmber and cast their ballots.
The honoreA guests Of the occasion
will be Gov.-Elect James HARNESS,
CONGRESSMAN Porter H. Dale, who
Vas renominated at the recent phi
maries and Senator William p Dill
lingham, who will deliver addresses
on the important 'uestions of the
day.
Among those who will attend the
rally are Che nominees for town rep
resentatives from every section of the
county nominees for county senators
and all other county officers along
with the Republican town commit
tees. A special invitation has been
sent out to the ladies to be present
at the rally
A luncheon will be served at the
Derby Line Hotel at | o'clock and the
meeting will be held shortly after
o'clock in the Haskell Opera Hou e.
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birthday and in recognition o. her
devoted service to She class, she was
presented with handsome hand bag
which contained a purse Of money
and pair Of kid gloves. The even
ing was most pleasantly spent, about
40 being present, this numb4r includ-
ing some of the husbands and Il few
other. guests.
Hubert Pierce, former plTrcipal of
Newport High school has returned
from Montpelier, where h. passed O.
aminations and has been adr,ltted 10
the Vermont Bar. Nj. Pierce has
been studying with he firm Of Vii
liams and Smith and in Jane, 1919,
successfully passed the cxlmin, .tICr
for the practice of law in Mass;nhu-
sets.
Russell Humphrey went to Bur-
lington on Sunday by auto, and was
accompanied by Miss Winsome Jones
and Earl Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. c. Crosby, Mrs.
f. J. Flores, Mrs Warren NacLar-
rem and son, Russell MacLarren ar1iv-
ed Sunday by auto TO visi. their
cousins, Mr. ana Mrs. +. X. Leavitt
Miss Natalie Albee md Mss FL
frcdia HALEY were in ST. Joi.1shury
| on Saturday.
Morning Star lodge. Nc OF
Rebekahs Will have installation and
supper at their next regular meeting
Friday, Oct. -.
Annie Beauled of Sherbrooke sub
stituted today for Vincent Jones, Do
minion Express Agt.. between. New
port and Montreal.
Delos Buck returned Saturday
morning from 4 trip to New York
markets.
| Mrs Frank Thompson Has the
"uest of Miss Annie Crane in Rich
lord on Saturday.
Nj. and Mrs. William HALEY
spent Saturday with relatives il
Mons nville, p. Q.