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The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
GATHERING AT
 HOBOKEN PAYS
 HONOR TODEAD
CBy Associated Prcss)

HOBOkEN. N. J.. July 1l.-Lead- CTS of the nation yesterday mourned the country's war dead at memorial services on the piers here where lay the bodies of 7.264 men who made the supreme sacrifice on the French battlefields. Congress sent a joint committee headed by Senator Lodge and General Pershing repre- scented the army. Scores of gold star mothers and hundreds of war veter- ans attended. In front of the speak CTS were the caskets with the bodies of the first three American soldiers to die in the battle against Germany.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
NORTHWESTERN LIST FINALLY
 HAS ARRIVED
By Associated Press)

SEATTLE, July 1l.-The North. western sailed July ' at 9 o'clock, carrying 2O6 passengers. Cordoya passengers were: Miss Hamilton. c. A. Wilson, Mrs. Alice Mowdy, J. E. Grahn, T. H. Roger. H. B. Potter, B. S. Murphy, H. Nickerson. P k. Mar fen, A. H. MowrO, N. Grone, Bettie Weeder, L. K. Smith, F. Aldridge, A. Morgan, J. j. Rafferty. K. Chase. s. w. Proster w ". Solline, L. F.. Ad- ans. E F.. Carr. w. T. Westover. II. T. Fittask, R. Wang, G. p. Quiance, II. Weder.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
HARDING ASKS
 GREAT POWERS
 CONFERENCE
CBy Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON. July ll.-President Harding has approached Great Brit ain, France. Italy and Japan with a view to holding a disarmament con. ference in Washington, according to a statement issued by the state de partment at the direction of the president, who furthermore suggested to these powers that the problems of the Pacific and the Far East be considered at the same conference when the proposed limitation of armamcnts is discussed.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
AGRICULTURE FACING
 BANKRUPTCY AND RUIN
By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 11.-Presi- dent Barnett of the National Farm CTS Union has asked that the house committee on agriculture investi- gate the operations of the federal reserve board, the chamber of com merce of the United States, and "the great trusts" Charles Lyman, sec retary of the national board of farm organizations. told the committee that agriculture in this country is facsuS bankruptcy and ruin
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
MAS0NS AT BOISE
 DEDICATE TEMPLE
(By Associated Press)

BOSE. Idaho, July II. The new Masonic temple at Boise has been completed and formally dedicated rep presenting an investment of S1S0,000. In addition to the Blue Lodge" room and the Chapter" room with their ante rooms and annexes, there is a fine dining hall a smoking room, a parlor for ladies, to accommodate members of the Order of Eastern Star and friends, and . well equipped IT, brary
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
COMMUNIST POLICY
 RECEIVES APPROVAL
(By Associated Press)

RIGA, July 11.-A radio message says the Third Internationale has ap- proved the policies of the Russian Communists. Lenine, addressing the crowds, said Russia is rebuilding her own industries during a breath. ing spell in spite of the equalization of states who want but do not dare to attack her. Meanwhile we must prepare for a revolution against all capitalists"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
THREE FIRES
 ALONG COAST
 ON SATURDAY
(Ey Associated P1 ,ss)

SEATTLE. July ll.-Fire Saturday caused by spark from steamer engine destroyed the wharf and warehouses of the East Waterway Dock and Warehouse Company with damage of $3OO,OOO. which is covered by insurance Two fire boats and 300 sailors from the superdreadnaught Idaho aided the local department in putting out the fire, which threat ened q large area.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
WASHINGTON STATE
 FEDERATION MEETS
tBy Associated Press)

VANCOUVER, Wn,, July 1.-The ington State Federation of Labor, in it's report presented at the opening session of the annual convention of that body today, urged the federa- tion to aid the workers to the ut most in resisting wage reduction and the establishment of the open shop. The report also urged a state cam paign to defeat the supreme court judges who upheld the emergency clause of the new civil administrative code
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
LODGE OF ELKS
 MEETS AT LOS ANGELES
(By Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES. July 1.-The fir ty-seventh grand lodge of the Bene- volent and Protective Order of Elks opened here today, one of the first things to be considered by the con clave being the location of permanent headquarters.
 The report of the secretary showed that the Elks have 1,421 lodges with an average of 6,441 members. Twen- ty-one new lodges were added. during the last year.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
BIG PAGEANT HELD ON
 FRISCO ANNIVERSARY
CBy Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, July l1-With pageant depicting events and cere- monies incident to the taking over of San Francisco by the United States from Mexico. this city on Sat urday celebrated the seventy-fifth anniversary of the event. Two living were in the parade.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
FiUe Killed and Fifty Hurt M Explosion That FolloWs
 Pulling Of Big Air Machine
(By Associated Press)

MOUNDSVIILE W. Va, July 1l.-Five are known to be dead and approximately fifty injured lngin field near here Saturday when Martin bombing plane fell group automobiles parked the grounds An explosion followed, setting fire to the machines.
 All those killed spectators and residence of Mounds vc Five those injured reported serious contion
 ScNtecn automobiles burned, the dead in most in stances being trapped in the machines
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
US. WARSHIPS WITHDRAW AND
 RETURN AGAIN
CBy Associated Press)

MEXICO CITY. July II. The United States warships which were withdrawn from the Tampico harbor on Friday are reported to have re- turned It is believed they with drew for 24 hours to avoid the technicalities of international law and will continue to maneuver until the situation clears.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
Whitehore Confers With French Officers
By Associated PrcssD

PARIS. July 1l.-Counsellor White more of the American embassy called at the French foreign office today and talked over the possibility of the dis. armament conference. following the receipt of advices that President Harding had invited the allied powers to discuss such conference.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
LLOYD GEORGE AND DEVALERA
 GET TOGETHER
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, July l1.-Premier Lloyd George will meet President Devalera of the Irish republic any day this week he desires to come The Brit ish prime minister sent word to the Irish Republican leader asking him to telegraph his choice of a day for the conference
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
NEVADA RAILROAD
 MEN GET INCREASE

CHICAGO, July 1.-The railroad labor board rendered a decision to- day giving shop employees of the Nevada Northern railroad an in- crease of 13 cents an hour over the rate of pay on March, 1920, the award to be retroactive to that date.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
CUTTER BEAR LOCATES
 AMUNDSEN'S SCHOONER
By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The rev enue cutter Bear has been located Amundsen's schooner Maude, accord ing to radio advices received from the north. and will be lowed to Nome as soon as the weather per mits.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
Bremen May Die Of Injuries Received
tBy Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO. July n.-One fireman was probably fatally injured and three others badly hurt in fight ing a fire Saturday which destroyed the block between Ellis. Farrell, La gux and Octavian streets. The dam age amounts to $50,000.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
Orders Suspension Of All Hostilities
lBy Aasoclnted Pressl

DUBLIN, July 11.-Richard Mul. cahy, chief of staff of the Republican army, has issued a general order di. recting suspension of hostilities dur ing the peace negotiations.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
SLEEPING IN PARKS
 DURING ToRRiD SPELL
(By Associated Press)

PITTSBURG, July 11.-All public parks and recreation places have been thrown open for sleeping pur- poses during the present torria spsil,
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
LARGEST DOCKYARDS IN JAPAN CLOSED BY
 STRIKE OF EMPLOYES
CRy Associated Press)

KOBE, July II. - A strike has caused the closing of the dockyards, the largest in Japan. interrupting construction on eight batleships. eight cruisers and several submarines under construction. Sailors are guard ing the yards
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
HARDING WILL READ
 MESSAGE PERSONALLY
CRy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, July 1l.-White House officers intimated today that President Harding will personally de- liver a message to congress regard ing bonus legislation within a day or two
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
Plant and Trestle Damaged at Portland
lRy Assoclated Pressl

PORTLAND. July 1l.-Fire of an unknown origin destroyed the aux Hilary plant of the Monarch Lumber Company and damaged the trestle of the Spokane, Portland X Seattle rail. road. The damage of $150.000 is covered by insurance.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
TEN CENT INCREASE
 IN PRICE OF SUGAR
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1.-The wholesale price of granulated sugar rose 10 cents hundred pounds to- day to $6. a rise of 40 cents in four days.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
CHIEF JUSTICE TAFT
 IS SWORN IN TODAY
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July 11-William Howard Taft, former president of the United States, was sworn in to- day as chief justice of the United States supreme court, succeeding the late Chief Justice White.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
HEAT WAVE PREVAILS
 IN NORTH DAKOTA
(By Associated Press)

BISMARK, N. D.. July 11.-Heat records for fifty years were broken s here Saturday, when the government therfnometers registered 1os degrees.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-07-11
DIRECTOR OF MINES BUREAU WILL MAKE VISIT TO TERRITORY IN SEPTEMBER
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, July l1.S Foster Bain, director of the United States bureau of mines will visit Seattle and Fairbanks in September his annual trip of inspection to experiment .itons
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24

wood lot, must devise some Other -,
OF holding the Christmas tree In uorI
ton.
The easiest way to do this N N.
tree is not too large and heavy h n
insert the trunk into the hole throush
the bottom of a wooden box, ara
either paint this box green or red a
cover 1t with green or red paper.
A starch box will hold M, SINAI,
Tree perfectly. but somewhat hrrer
Oox must be chosen for one of larppr
growth. If. in spite of all precautious
the tree seems too heavy and Is IN
clined to wobble, weight the box on
either side with heavy stones Some.
tunes the box is filed with sand. the
trunk planted in that, and then the
wooden cover nailed In place to MAKE
all very solid.
II one has any talent for. carpentry.
even Of the toughest sort, an effective
support can be made by mailing two
pieces of wood In the shane of 4
square cross. holding the tree upon
this and mailing cleats to both tree
ana support until 1t stands firmly.
A very pretty effect can be obtaIned
oy covering the support of the tree
ana the foor directly around 1t with
white cotton batting on which silver
insei' called rain" in most shops, has
'een sprinkled, This makes the tree
ook as If 1t were growing in a bunch
II snow glittering In the sun.
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You'd 60 back to your IA.
Their, | suppose" Martin said,
yawning.
(TO BE CONTINUED
WORDS OF GERMANIc ORIGIN
many OF Todays Most Common Elk.
Pressions Can Easily Be Traced
to the ANGLES"

Perhaps the saddest of English
words-the word which brings I'D more
thoughts of grief and fear than any
other worlds death" This word
did not come to us from the classic
lands of Greece and Rome. II was
one of the words of the Germanic neo-
pies and has been English ever since
hnglish was. The Angles, who came
10 Britain from what is now south
eastern Schleswig, called the land that
they invaded and helped to conquer
"Angleland" and from that word
England" "Anglische" or a word
something like it, came to be Eng
llsh. These Angles, and all the other
Germanic peoples, had this word
death" long before the English Inn
guage was spoken, and in the earliest
English we find the word spelled
deth and sometimes "deeth" and no
doubt from the spelling 'deeth" we
arrived at spelling death"
Skull was another word of our
Germanic forebears ana it meant a
cup bowl. or drinkins1essel, and from
'he shape of mans head, as it ap-
peared long after death, the relic came |
% be called skull" because its form |
suggested Skull" a "skole," or a
'skal," or drinking vessel. We often
.ead OF northern barbarians who
frank out of Skulls" but it does not
lecessarily follow that they drank out
u inc skulls Of the dead men, but
merely from their household skulls"
skols." or 'skals," which were their
Owls or cups of wood or stone.-
,ansas City Star.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
Singing Christmas carnrs-

writing of Christmas of long ago
Chambers Book of Days states !:
Amid so many popular customs at
Christmas, full of so much sweet and
simple poetry. there is perhaps none
more charming than that of the Christ.
mas carols which celebrate In Joyous
YET devout strains the Nativity of the
savior. The practice appears to be
as ancient as the celebration of Christ
mas ITSELF" These carols are first
sung on Christmas eve, then on the
morning of Christmas Day, usually
by children and youths from the choir
or the parish church. The beautiful
survives in many parts Of
England, and 1t is not wholly unknown
In Canada. In this city. for instance,
carol singing on Christmas Eve has
been revived by members Of the Sal
vation Army.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
What God Gives

sleep. / eat and drink reod 81
medltate' | walk In my neighbor's
peasant fields, and see the varieties
OF natural beauties, and delight in all
.nat In which God delights-tbat 70
IN virtue and wisdom, in the whole
creation and In God Himself. And
ne that hath so many causes OF Iov
ana so great, is very much in i've
, WIN sorrow and peevishness, who
roses all these pleasures, and chooses
~ sit Gown upon his little handful OF
thorns.-Jeremy Taylor. VI
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
Ginuer Cookies

Cream together one cupful of sugar
and one cupful Of shortening. ADD
two tablespoOnfuls of molasses. one
teaspoonful Of ginger and a whole egg
well beaten. Stir two teaspoonfuls Of
soda in half cupful of boiling water.
Sift In teaspoonful of baking powder
with enough -four to make soft
dough. Roll out and bake far apart
so they will not run together.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
CHAPTER VII.

ihe last day of March and of Cho,
4 visit broke clear and blue and
(q II spring seemed to have come
rush OF perfume and green bean.
Days had been soft and warm
IRE; this day was hot, and flushed
: color and splendcr.
|tix and Cherry washed each -,
|e!hair In the old fashion, and came
fng down with towels and combs
e garden. The doctor Joined them
hee midst Of their tossing and
AIDING. and sat smoking peacefully
Re porch steps.
n heavens. how love this sort
PatherT Alix exclaimed, flincing
Fown name backward, her tall
~ slender In a faded kimono
and Peter" she went on. sud.
sitting erect, "will get all this
clean hair full Of cigar smoke
l1t 80 what's the use, anyway?,
night's the night we 90 TO Pc.
= Cherry stated rather than
DO you remember" she |
g at her father, who was read |
= paper, do you remember
Lad always used to scold MS |
me rude to Peterr
I'd rather go to Peters for
than anywhere else ever go!"
emarked, dreamily. Seriously.
ttr she repeated as Cherry
q her In amused surprise. "In
= place. ! love his bungalow
e Is It has the whole of a Lit.
yon to itself. and the prettiest ,
the valley, ! think. And then /,
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
Candles and
Yule Log
NHRISTMAs gifts were commo,

NJ HhISTMAS gifts were common
" in Medieval times. Accounts
tell Of the chambers guild send.
Ing out gratis to everyone a specIa,
sort OF big, fiat candles which were
burned with the Yule log to light
the houses for the coming of a suner.
natural Christmas visitor. The bak.
ers also sent out "Yule cakes" or
"fule babies" which were little i'm.
ages of Christ. This custom. in fact
seems to be even older, 1t being re-
corded on the old Roman raIendors
that on the Vigil Of the Nativity LITTLE
images Of the Christ Child were made
In great numbers and presented to
the fathers in the Vatican.
Gradually the sentiment Of ..Peace
on earth, good will to men" and the
Of the spirit by general
GIFTS seems to have spread through
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-12-24
painties for III. InxaIid

Inc most appetizing way to pre
pare oranges for the invalid is to nee
the orange, then slice it In tbir
rounds being careful not to break II
then lay these thin circles of the vel
low, juicy fruit on a glass plate Yor
have no idea how inviting it looks es
peciaily If you dust 1t lightly with pnl
verified sugar.
In making cocoa for the sick room.
II you use three-fourths of a teasnoon'
Iui OF matted milk to every teaspoon.
tul of cocoa you will find you nave
discovered a new drink. 1t il mncb
more nutritious and has rich creamy
taste that Is truly delicious.
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the other guilds. and finally to have
become general.
In England today there is a survival
OF the ancient custom practiced by
landowners of setting big sacks Of
grain or other products outside the
gate that whoever came might helr
himself. 1t is said that an extra
Christmas eve feed is also still given
to the cattle.
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CHAPTER vl-continued.

well, we won't go into that - he
father interrupted her, hastily. TO
Aiix had aired these views before an,
ne was not in sympathy with them
And guess you're right: the child
is q woman now, with woman's re
sponsibilities," he added. "And hel
place Is with her husband. They'll
have to solve life together, to learn to
gether. I'll speak to Cherryw
Alix. watching him walk away
thought that she had never seen Dad
HOOK old before She saw the shadow
on his kind face all the rest of that
day.
1t was only the next morning when
he opened the question with Cherry.
1t was a brilliant morning, with
spring already in the air. Cherry, on
the porch steps, was reading a letter
from Martin. Her father sat down be-
side her. She had on one of her old
gowns and, bathed in soft sunlight,
looked eighteen again. The air was
sweet and pungent and damp and
fresh, the sky high and blue, and
across the granite face of Tamalpais
last scarf of mist was floating.
well, what has Martin to saw"
asked the doctor.
"Oh, he doesn't like it much ~ Cher.
~ said. making little face. sHe de-
scribes the village as perfectly hope
less. He's moved into the little house
IN street, and gotten two stoves
up"
And when does he want his girl?" |
her father pursued.
He doesn't say" Cherry answered |
innocently. Il think he is really hap
pier to have me here, where he knows
am well of u she said. 81 know I
am" she ended after a moments
thought.
der father was conscious of a panp.
ne had not even formed the Thought
IN MS own mind that Cherry was un-
happy. The child, he told himself, had
good husband, home and health.
ana undeveloped resources within
eerseif. 1t was puzzling and painful
*o MN to realize that there was need
go something more-and that thar
something was lacking. He felt a sud. {
zen anger at Martin; why wasn't Mar.
I'm managing this affair? q
Mart doesn't mention any time :, '
be unused.
Ahanks to your Cherry said. S
jumping mischievously. "He wrote h
quite firmly, just before Christmas 7
we added, but told him that Dad a
pao been such an angel and liked SO :
tnucn 10 have me here" And Cher. :
Us smile was full Of childish triumph s.
my DEAR" her father said. spurred
q sudden courage by a realization n
pat the matter. might easily become h
erious. syou mustn't abuse his gene =,
'Fosity. Suppose you write that a,
pun Join him-this is March-sun. =,
lpse You say the first of AprilY =,
d Cnerry flushed and looked down -
DER lips trembled. There was a mo. ",
vt phappy silence. a, a.
eii, Dad" she said in a low
second later she had jumped 60
zeet ana vanished In the house
mtner roamed the woods in "t
e.cned misgivings, coming In at
ench time to find her In her nIace m
}'lmg, but traces Of tears about her "
ueIy eyes.
nSotnlng more was said for day or Al
p and then Cherry read aloud to co,
iamhy an affectionate letter In do
ten Martin said that everything oa,
Z 'lo DC ready for her whenever she do
rpe now. uo W,
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PETER AND THE SISTERS.

Synopsis-Doctor Strickland, re-
qred, Is living in Mil Valley, near
san Francisco. His family consists
OF his daughters, Alix, 2I. and
Cherry. Is, and Anne, his niece. "a
Tneir closest friend is Peter Joyce.
q iovable sort of recluse. Martin
Lloyd. a visiting mining engineer,
wins Cherry, marries her and car
Ties her of to Ell Nido, a mine
town. Peter realizes that he loves
Cherry. Justin Little woos Anne.
Cnerry comes home for Anne's