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The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
SUGGESTS PLAN TO
 ASSIST SCHOOL BOY

WASHINGTON, Dec. lG. The i'm mediate need in educational circles today is to purge the United States of the accusGtion--thc condemnation that we are d nation of sixth-grad- ors." declared Dr. Abram Smons This is due primarily to the fact that advesc financial circumstances tn the family make such step in evitabIc.'
 Asked what remedy he would sdg- gest, Simons said:
 "A system should be inaugurated in the public schools of the country whereby the boy whose financial aid is required in the home can attend his school classes for the theoreti- cal instruction. and then, as part of the school work which he is study ing
 This work" Simons continl@H
 should be actual in it's scope, TOT which the boy should receive remu- nerations. In this manner the boy would be doing his bit for the house. hold and at the same time be enabled to continue his studies in school without interruption"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
NEW FRENCH PROGRAM

WASHINGTON. Dec lG. - The French delegation today presented a proposal for SO great an increase in the strength of the French navy that the British declare such q program if carried out would upset the whole plan of the "hve-fve-three" reduction Although not revealed in it's entirety, the British understand the French plan provides for the construction of ten 35,OO0-ton superdreadnaughts in ten years subsequent to 1925 These vessels would be of a type similar to the American dreadnaught Maryland and would give France capital ship tonnage of 35OOOO as against 3l5,OOO for Japan and a prcponderancc of the new "Post-Jtland" type of ships over any country in the world Italy. al though indicating disapproval Of such a program is said to have told the conference that if France builds such ships. Italy must carry out a similar program.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
COLUMBUS TO HAVE
 A GENTLE WINTER

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. l6.--A mild winter is to prevail in this vicinity. This prediction is made by Robert Hanson, sixty-four, Madison County farmer who resides near Treders- vile
 In substantiation of this prognosti- cation Hanson said red-headed wood peckers were cracking acorns and storing the kernels in cracks of the bark on trees. This, he believes, in- dicates that the woodpeckers will stay hereabouts for several months to come.
 Then. too, Hanson has noted very thin husks on the corn raised on his farm. Some of these husks, it is claimed, are no thicker than paper
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
PORTLAND TO
 HOLD BIC FAIR

PORTLAND, Dec 16.-Portland has accomplished the first step in plans for the holding of a worlds fair here in reimbursement by the voters of a s2.OO0. GOO tax levy to be spread over three years and attention is now directed to the second effort in the financing of the project, approval by the people of the state of a $3,- 0OoOoo tax. which added to the amount Portland will raise and ST. 0OoOOU to be obtained by public sub scription will complete the financing.
 \ statewide election will be neces- sarv to get sanction for the $&.0oo,- GOO tax. and this will not be held until the primary next May In the meantime the state legislature in special session will be called upon to submit this proposal formally to the people
 Pending the final approval of fin ancial plans the working out of de- tails of the exposition are held in ten tativp shape Committees of repre- sentative citizens of Portland and the state. however have general plans in view which will be put into eXecu- tion as soon as definite decision has been made by the state to support the project
 Accepting the exposition as a vir- Wal certainty, various sections of Portland have engaged in q spirited rivalry for the location of the fair. \ half dozen or more available sites have been offered, and the committee in charge has issued questionnairc intended to develop all facts con cerning each proposed location. and careful consideration will be given each before site is selected.
 The fair. officially designated as The Atlantic Pacific Highway and Electrical Exposition. was projected to celebrate completion of transcon- tineutaI highways and the centennial of the invention of the electro-mag- net.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
MERCHANT MISSED HIS
 PANTS HOURS TOO LATE

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. l6.-lt was before breakfast. Neighbors noted P. Wolman rush out of his home on Monday morning.
 Whats your hurry?" asked one, as Wolman passed him in the street. But Wolman didn't answer.
 He never stopped until he arrived at his store, No 15 South Fourth street He guessed right He found that five pairs of trousers he had hung out for a Saturday night sale were miss ing. The police were asked to do their best to find the pants, which he forgot to take in when he closed up his store.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
California COngressm0n
 Ends Life at Washington
 By Plunge Into Potomac

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-The body of Congressman John A. Elston of California was found floating in the Potomac river last night A note in his coat said
 T am in chyn of circumstances that spell ruin, although my offensc was innocently made in the beginning | hope all the facts will come out. My stay means embarrassment to my district and to worthy people who .hayc been clean and generous to me"
 Elston has been mentally de- pressed for some time. apparently worrying over the failure of Congress to insure a big naval base at Alameda, ,he failure of this project affecting him deeply He disappeared Tuesday night and was brought back by detec- tives only to disappear again. The second time he could not be found and it is believed he plunged into the river Tuesday night
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
NO CELEBRATION WHEN
 BARNABEE REACHED 1o6

OTTAWA, Kan, Dec. 16. - There was no pretentious celebration nor family reunion when Robert Barna- bee arrived at his 1o6th "mile-post" in his journey of life here recently.
 Barnabee performed his usual rou- tine of duties around the house, then ''hoofeds& 1t to the home of one of his friends, five miles distant.
 Barnabee said his mother lived to be no, and he has sister who Is ninety-three years old and a brother ninety -four, both hale and hearty.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
LEGAL ACTION EXPENSIVE

HARMONY, w. Va. Dec. 16.-lt costs good bit to go to law some times. For an entire week the Mar ion County Circuit Court here gave it's attention to damage suit of Mrs. Maggie Blackwell against the Monon- gahela Power and Railway Company for damages done to an automobile when 1t was smashed between trac- ton car and locomotive. A jury awarded the plaintiff s37s.15. Law yers' fees amounted to $500 and the cost of the weeks trial to the tax payers of the county amounted to $500 more.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
CoNGRATULATes HARDING

WASHINCTON, Dec Is. - Former Representative Laydeu Democrat, o5 7cvas. called at the White House 10. day to congratulate President Harding on the "wondcrful success of tAe Washington conference as viewed b" the people of the South" He said that while travelling through th" South particularly Virginia. he found the people pleased and contented with the accomplishments of tho meeting.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
NeJU AIUskdn BiIL
 Is Before Congress

WASHINGTON. Dee. l6 Repre- sentative Curry today introduced a bill in the House providing for the coordination, under the Secretary of the Interior. of the many functions relating to the development of Alas Ila. The measure was drafted by a subcommittee after extensive hear iugs. II provides for the transfer to th" Interior Departmeut of all tune ions of tho Agriculture Department. relating to @ional forest reserya- tions and leasing of land for the propagation of fur bearing animals,
 or powers vested in the Federal Power Commission with regard to the development of material power; of
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
REJECT UNroNlsT AMENDMENT

LONDON. Dec l6. The House of Commons today adopted the reply to the speech from the throne on the Irish agreement and rejected the Unionist amendment to the address by vote of 4O1 to 5S. The adoption of the address means the House oi Commons acceptance of the treaty.
 The House of Lords took similar action a few minutes later. rejecting the amendment by vote of l66 to 47.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
BIG LOSS OF OIL IS
 CAUSED BY GOPHER

LONG BEACH. Cal. Dec. l6.-A gopher caused losses to the city of Long Beach aggrcgating $500. At the new municipal oil well 1t was found that during the night a gopher burrowed into the oil stump and a thousand barrels of oil, valued at sl 50 per barrel, escaped through the gopher hole and poured out the other end down Signal Hill.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
N0N-PARTISANS TO
 PLAY LONE HAND

SPOKANE, Dee. l6.-The state ex- ecutNe committee of the National Non-Partisan League. at d session held here yesterday, determined not to affiliate with other organizations nor indorse the Democratic candidates in 1922 A message of lelicitation was sent to Chas. W. Townlcy. head of the league, 10 the Minnesota jail where he is serving a sentence for obstructing the draft
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
LoesTERs MORE PLENTIFUL

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16.-Lobsters are more plentiful this year than ever before in Southern California, accord ing to c. S Bauder, Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner at Los Angeles Harbor. The lobster yield for the first two weeks of the season was more than 10000 pounds in excess of last years catch. he stated.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
USE LIQUOR FOR BATHS

WADSWORTH. O.. Dec. 16.-Twen- ty-two gallons of high-grade whiskey, conriscated in raids, were turned over to the local hospital by the police. The Iiquor will be used in bathing patients. Twenty additional gallons of hootch confiscated and held unfit for patient" bathing purposes, were emptied into a sewer.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
ASKS SOVIET
 RECOGNITION

WASHINGTON. Dec lG Senator France has introduced resolution he explained as looking to formal rec ngnition by the United States of the de facto government of Russia" The resolution would provide for cOmmis- sions to exchange visits between the two countries for restoration of friend ly relations.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
COURT HOLDS CURTISS FIRST
 TO FLY BOAT

NEW YORK, Dec. l6.-Thc United States Circuit Court of Appeals yes lerday held that Glenn Curtiss was tve first person to invent and operate flying boat and awarded him a broad patent for hydro-aeroplane. The decision reversed lower courts which had awarded patents to A. s. Janin, a Staten Island inventor. Yes terday's decision is the latest develop ment in a legal battle that has been <fough since 1913.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
GARDNER BOASTS HE
 WILL AGAIN ESCAPE

LEAVENWORTH. Kan. Dec. 16.- Smiling and iovial, Roy Gardner ar rived at the penitentiary today to serve his accumulated sentence of years Less than two hours after he was admitted he told a guard he would attempt to escape.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
FRENCH PROPOSAL. MAY UPSET ARMS CONFER
Increase m Navy Would GiUe
 FrUnCe Greatest World POluer

WASHINGTON, Dec. lG.-Lord Bal. four announced today that Great Bri- tain would move for the abolition of all submarines at an open session of the conference The British spokes- man, however, said British acceptance of the "five-fve-three" policy was not contingent upon the acceptance of the submarine abolition proposal.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
BEATING CAUSED WOMAN'S DEATH

LEWISTON. Ida. Dec. l6. - The coroner's jury has returned verdict that Susie Williams, aged 40, Yak ina Indian, died as a result of beat ings at the hands Of her husband. Amos Williams. q prominent Nez Perce Indian. A rancher's testimony indicated that she had been beaten until partially paralyZcd.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
ALLIED REPLY
 SENT GERMANY

PARIS. Dec lG The reply of the allied separations commission to the German government note announcing its inability to pay the next two in atullments will be forwarded to Der lin tonight but no intimation has been made public as to whether the com mission accepted or rejected the Ger man proposals.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
LAPS ACCEPT CHINESE OFFER

WASHINGTON, Dec lG Subject to the approval of the Tokjo govern ment. the Japanese delegation has accepted the Chinese offer of 53O0O- GOO gold marks for the Kiao Chow and Tsin1nfu railroad in Shantung plus the value of Japanese improve ments. less deterioration.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
PROSECUTION RESTS
 IN MURDER TRIAL

LOS ANGELES. Dec. lG.- The pros ccutlon rested yesterday in the trial of Arthur Burch, charged with the murder of J. Bclton Kennedy, wealthy Los Angeles broker, and court ad. juurned until Monday.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
AFFAIRS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE

BERKELEY, Cal, Dec r. - AL though friends of Congressman Elston Anre unable to account for his act. they were forcwarned in messages re porting him missing. Three weeks ago a third child was born to his wife at their home here Elstons financial affairs are declared to be in excellent shape. he having an ample income
 Elston has been a Republican mem- bcr of the House since the Sixty fourth Congress- He was born at Woodland. Calf, in 1875. Elston was an attorney and is survived by his wife and three children.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
SILVER ORE FOUND
 IN WASHINGTON STATE

COLVILLE. Wash, Dee 16.-Silvcr ore running $500 to the ton has been discovered on the C. x. Smith home stead four miles north of the Old Do minion mine between the middle and south forks of Mill creek The ore was found at a depth of thirty feet on a ledge eighty feet wide.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
ALLEGED ATROCITIES
 OF U. s. SOLDIERS IN
 HAITI BEING QUIZzED

SANTO DOMINGO, Dec. 1G. - The senate committee is hearing testi- mony concerning alleged atrocities during the American occupation of Santo Domingo and Haiti, such as cutting off the ears of prisoners and putting salt in the wounds. The hear ings will probably conclude today
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
BUFF LOSES TITLE
 AS CHAMP TO MOORE

MILWAUKEE, Dec. l6. 6.-pal Moore of Memphis defeated Johnnie Buff. world bantanWeight champion. in a lO-round no-decisiou contest here last night. according to the opinion ol the newspaper men.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
 WHILE OUT HUNTING

ORIFINOC Ore. Dec. lG Miss Lii. lian NJ AshIy, r, was found shot tp death near her mothers home on Whiskey Creek. ten miles from here The coroner said an investigation dis closed that she shot herself accident; ally while hunting
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
TROOPS ABROAD ARE
 INFLUENZA VICTIMS

COBLENZ. Dee. lG.--A mild infiu- cu2a epidemic has caused many Amer ican soldiers to be sent to hospitals. although there is little pneumonia among the men and no deaths have occurred.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
WOMEN MARCHERS AND
 RIOTERS TO BE JAILED

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. l6.-It was an nounced today that the arrest of lead CTS ot mobs of women in the Kansas coal fields and all agitators in the district whom deportion proceedings fnay be started will be effected at once
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
H0N0RS
 FOR HEROES OF WAR

WASHINGTON Dec. 16.-American soldiers winning Congressional medal for honor during the World War will receive an Italian war cross, according to an announcement made here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
NAVAL RATIO AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON. Dee. l6 Under the naval ratio agreement Japan re tains the supcrdreadnauEht Matsu and the United States two additional ships of the Maryland class instead of the Delaware and North Dakota
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
VICTOR BERGER
 VISITS HARDING

WASHINGTON. Dec. l6. - Victor Berger called on President Harding today and appealed for the release of Eugene V. Debs. After the interview he said he found the president had "a big heart" but refused to com ment further
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16

control of the Commerce Department over Alaska natives and of the main truanco of roads and trails now in thn hands of the War Department.
 Provision is made that the present board of road commissioners continue to function under the Interior De- partment No provision is made for the appointment of commission of
 Alaska residents to supervise the de- Hclopments and activities as pre- yiously proposed in the Curry bill. II is said Secretary Fall assured the committee he would select com rrteur person. who would be in Alas ka continuously to direct the work done there by the department
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
WORLD SERIES TO BE
 CUT TO SEVEN GAMES

CHICAGO. Dec. 16. - The major league baseball owners have voted to re-establish a world series of seven w4pmes instead of nine.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
HOUSE ADJOURNS

WASHINGTON. Dec 1G The House adjourned today out of respect 10 the memory of Congressman Elston after a committee of eighteen repre- sentatiyes had been named to accom-. 'Nany the body to California.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
PARLIAMENT OF
 GREAT BRITAIN
 ADOPTS PEACE

LONDON, Dec. 16 Both houses of the English parliament today ratified the treaty creating the Irish Free State by an overwhelming majority.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-16
EXPLOSION OF FIRE
 DAMP KILLS FIFTEEN

BRUSSELS, Dec. 16. Fifteen min. CTS were killed in an explosion of fire damp in the Poirir coal mine at MOntigne.
The Washington times., 1921-10-14

enough today and tomorrow 20 dis.
pose OF some of less controversial
features OF the proposed Tan leslslA-
tloI. despits ne aoDbl sateftAlosd a.
10 whether this could be done.
Ratification OF the treaties early
next week Is regarded by the Re
publican side 40 foresone conclusion.
senator Penrose II OF the opinion that
the tax bill revised In accordance with
the Republican compromise proyisions
can be passed before the end OF the
month.
That the compromise viii be adopted
eventually by an Overwhelming ma
jority OF the Senate. and accepted by
an equally large proportion Of the
House. IL generally conceded, however,
even on the Democratic side where II
10 claimed that most or the com
promise proposals originated.
The Washington times., 1921-10-14
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The Washington times., 1921-10-14
BIRTHS REPORTED.

qIENARIs-John and Helen, boy.
EIIIOsrnr IDOEsrMnrbACk-Henry and Viola H.. girl
vANCE-Ralph r. and Polly l.. girl.
GckAY-G. w. and Bertha l.. boy.
DACY-Leo q. and Carrie, boy.
KELLER-Walter w. and Clara L., boy
DANFORTH-HarryE e. and Maud c.. boy
NURRAY-Hedge q. H. and Helen, boy
ROCHEsTER-Curan and Oline, boy.
FUNK-Walter L. and Mary L., boy.
McHENRY-Harry i. and Cecilia M. boy
HYDER-John A. and Calm. girl.
BOKARlS-Constantin and Angela, girl
1ETzGER-Louis w. and Gertrude b.
boy.
PAxsoN-Arthur X. and Alice g., xirl.
BONO-Evert L. and Vivien E., boy
SMINK-Francis C. and Evelyn L., boy.
ELEMER--Henry L. and Frances, girl.
PAYNE-John M and Ruby e.. girl
AANLY--Cherles and Lena, boy.
ASHTON-Eddie sad Paul. boy.
wRIGHT-CharleI and Louise, boy
THoMPsON--Wiliam c. and Mary L.
boy.
HATTON-Pinkney and Bessie, boy.
NcNEILL-Claudius and Cora girl
JOHNSoN--Asbury and Jane. Eirl.
The Washington times., 1921-10-14
Births, Deaths,
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BODY OF CAPT. WAKEFIELD
WILL REST At ARLINGTON

The funeral OF Capt. John Breck-
tnridse Warfield. who was killed in
on November B. 1918. win be held at
? o'clock Monday afternoon at the
Arlington National Cemetery. Cap
tain. Warfield was the son OF the
late Prof. Joshua Dorsey Warfield
and Mrs. Margaret Cook warfield.
He was killed instantly, six days
before the end Of the war. after swim
ming the Meuse River and Canal and
accommodating for position for his
men. who were part OF the Sixtieth
infantry.
Captain Warfieid was empIoy.ed In
the water department OF the District
OF Columbia for several years before
he entered the army In 1918. He was
q brother OF the late Col. Eldred Dud-
ley Warfield. who died at the Preside,
San Francisco. about a year and a
half ago.
The Washington times., 1921-10-14
LICENSED TO MARRY.

kING-CREAMER-Ea O., rs, and Grace
M, 20, both of Baltimore, Md. The Rev,
Clovis @. Chappell.
DRUHOT- T-LOGsDON--George g., 20, and
Myrs. 20. The Rev. James s. Montsom-
AY-LuNssEN-John H., 50, New
Orleans, La, and Louise r., 81. The
Rev. Harry ID. Mitchell -
RS-DOYLE-Hsrrison B., rs, and
Miriam. "a. The Rev II. II. Johnson
MCLEAN RUTAwCKY william a.
and Carroll. 70. The Rev. John H. JEFF.
fries
EY-woRLEY-Georre Raymond, 3s,
and 10, c., ~. The Rev. Freely Rohrer.
EY-MURRAY-John H.. a. and
Gertrude, 2s. The Rev. J. r. Eckenrode.
DAVIS-TAVENNER- E, &s and
Mary .E.. 40. The Rev John t. Briggs.
E-LETTS-wiiiism NJ, ls, ST 10
seph, NO, and Minnie, a. The Rev.
William r. Mcdowell
The Washington times., 1921-10-14
DEATHS.

Mira G. r.. wife OF BrIgadIer Genersi
G, n. Krauthoff. Died suddenly at
walter Reed Hospital. Announcement
papers please oopy) =
The Washington times., 1921-10-14
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