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The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13

Gan sue party tor damages for KILL
ing my dog when I have proof of three
persons hearing him say the tele-
phone that he would kill my dog if it ever
appeared around his place again &C. J. B.
do not believe that you have suf-
fcient evidence to recover damages.
SCHOOL BUSES
/. Can school board buy busses out of
school money without the vote of the peo-
pie in North Dakota? 2. Is girl 1S
years old capable of driving school buses?
8. Can parent collect damages against
school board for children who have been
deprived of their schooling because the
parent did not trust their children with
such driver MRS. G. J.
1. Yes. 2. That is a question of
fact not of law, and would depend on
the girl and her ability. 3. No, you
can not collect damages. Your rem
edy is to select school board that
will secure the service of competent
and trustworthy drivers.
NORTH DAKOTA HOMESTEAD
l. If man and wife homestead farm
in North Dakota and if the man dies does
the, wife hold the homestead? 2. If man
and wife separate what share does the
wife hold of the homestead?-F. X.
1. The widow is entitled to own and
use the homestead during her lifetime.
2. Neither the husband or wife can
sell or mortgage the homestead
whether living together or apart. The
wife has no right to any particular
portion of the homestead, neither has
the husband. Their interests are
joint. A court may in the event of di-
vorce proceeding award the homestead
to either party.
MINNESOTA WILLS
Can married woman make a valid will
under the laws of Minnesota ?-MRS. M.
o. G.
Yes. Every person of full age and
sound mind can make will under the
laws of Minnesota. - !.
INTEREST BARRED
Can interest be charged an open book
account in the state of Montana ?-R. L.
No. No such charge can be made
on an open account under the laws of
Montana, unless the parties have en-
tered into an express agreement
therefor.
! NO DUNNING
Is it unlawful to send dunning message
on a postcard through the mail?-L M.
Yes. The postal laws prohibit send
ing through the mails an envelope or
postcard which contains on the outside
n 1~r>
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13
INTEREST BARRED
NO DUNNING

Is it unlawful to send dunning message
on a postcard through the mail Il. M.
Yes. The postal laws prohibit send
ing through the mails an envelope or
postcard which contains on the outside
language of a scurrilous, defamatory.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13
SOLDIERS BONUS

applied for soldiers bonus over a year
ago in, Minnesota The board answered
that my application had not been cleared
of the charges of delinquency for failing
to apply for. physical examination. I reg
istered with an American consul in Cana
da July 5, 1918. Did not have to register
= in Canada until some time in November.
After registering, enlisted and served over
seas and have an honorable discharge.
Never received any notice to report for
physical examination. Can they hold up
my application for this reason ?-J. F. w.
No. You should make a complet
statement Of your record of servic
and file with the board. Also you
discharge, and you will be entitled t.
your bonus. ...e .~..>....
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13
LEASING LAND

I desire to rent an adjoining quarter
section of land, but can not find the ad-
dress of the owner. Is there any way that
l can lease this land ?-E. M. w.
You can not lease or occupy this
land with safety without the consent
of the owner. Would suggest that you
inquire of the county assessor and en-
deavor to secure his last known post
Office address and get into communica-
ton, with him. J.. $500, =. .
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13
VALID NOTES

I signed a note for $73 and gave it to
company which agreed to sell me groceries
and farm implements at cost They have
failed to do so and have sold the note to
bank which is endeavoring to collect it.
Must pay this note IN. H.
Yes, unless you can prove that the
bank purchased the note with knowl-
edge of the fraud Of the company to
whom you gave the note. The note is
valid for all purposes in the hands of
the purchaser for value before matur-
ity without notice of any fraud.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13

or threatening character. Persons
knowingly violating this provision are
subject to a fine of not more than
$4,000 or Imprisonment of not more
than five years, or both.
The nonpartisan leader., 1921-06-13
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

Can sue a party for damages for kill
ing my dog when I have proof of three
persons hearing him say over the tele-
phone that he would kill my dog if it ever
appeared around his place again &C. J. B.
I do not believe that you have suf
fcient evidence to recover damages
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11

a showing of surface oil with so little attempt at development. All the oil showings are within ten miles of deep water transportation The oil has been graded by the government geologists as equal to the highest grade paraffine oil in the world. Gas springs are found in all of these fields, some of which, when lighted, cause flame from four to forty feet in heighth. With the liberal regula- tions recently promulgated by the secretary of the interior, by which it is possible to join five claims in one combination or corporation, giving total of twelve thousand, eight hundred acres, in one body, and the further ruling, excusing Alas ka oil claims from the payment of royalty to the government for
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
C0rd0Ua Oil Fields COUer
 Large Adjacent Territory

The oil field adjacent to Cordova extends from St. Elias bay, formally known as Icy bay, on the Gulf of Alaska, one hundred and forty miles south of Cordova to Montague island, about forty miles west of Cordova, and embraces the Yaktaga, Nugiwall, Katalla, Mirror Slough, Hinchinbrook, Montague, and Copper river districts. The Yakataga field was first located in 1897, Nugiwak, Katalla and Mirror Slough districts in 1898. All these districts show abundant seepages of high grade paraffine base oil, having specific gravity of forty-one to forty-seven degrees Baume. No wells have been drilled except a few shall low holes in the Katalla district.
 Upon the withdrawal of all the oil land in 1910, most of the claims
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
 AROUND TOWN

Front street is being brought to grade by filling in the low spots with ashes and cinderS.
 c. P. Nicholson has about complet- ed the construction of large launch, which he will shortly put in the water.
 Mrs. P. l.. Peterson, of Katalla, is here on her way to Valdez, where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. F. R. Brenneman.
 At tonight's meeting of the North land Club, which has been called for 7:30 o'clock, the annual election of officers will take place.
 The oil tanker Margaret arrived from Katalla at an early hour this morning. She brought cargo of gasoline, part of which is for here and the balance for Ellamar and Valdez.
 Superintendent G. E. Stonebridge and N. H. Stevens, bookkeeper for the Boring River Coal Company, at Katalla, are spending a couple of days in Cordova on business.
 Mrs. John Hannah and daughter, Miss Verne Hannah, arrived from Katalla this morning and will leave on the Alameda for the states. Miss Hannah has been teaching school at Katalla during the term just closed.
 Nearly lS,OO0 cases of canned sal mon will be shipped to the states on Mondays boat, by the following packing companies: Carlisle, 1000; Sea Food, 5000; Eyak, 5000; Pio- neer, 2,60O; HilleryScott, 2,000 and 22 tierces of mild cured salmon by P. H. Lee.
 The Ladies Athletic Association last night elected Mrs. Bartley How ard as instructoress, succeeding Mrs. Wight, resigned and named Mrs. Naf- sted as temporary secretary during the absence of Mrs. w. L. Fursman, who leaves shortly on a trip to the states It was decided to arrange a volley ball game for July 4 with the ladies of either Mccarthy or Ken today's train to learn if they have a team at any of the interior camps.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11

held at thatt time were abandoned. One claim on Redwood creek at the head of Katalla Slough was patented and is now owned by the Chilkat Oil Company. This company has eight wells in operation, producing in the aggregate of fifty barrels of oil day. Fhe oil is refined on the company's ground by removing the gasoline and distillate, which com prises sixty-five per cent of the vol ume of the crude oil. The residue has been stored in large tanks until there is now something over seven thousand barrels awaiting the con- struction of de-waxing plant
 Since the passage of the oil leas- bill of February 25, 1920, many claims have been staked and leasing permits granted for the development of these fields. A few of the own CTS of the permits have made ar engagements TOT the development or their ground. It is expected that at least seven drilling outfits will be in operation this summer.
 The discovery or oil on the Mac kenzie from ground containing simi lar seepages, should give added i'm petus to the Cordova oil fields. There is no where in the world such
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
BOY SCOUTS HOLD
 WEEKLY MEETING

The weekly meeting of Troop 1 was held at the Scout cabin yester- day. Nine Scouts were present Scouts played games after the busi- ness was transacted Pierre de Vile passed his tenderfoot test and had and M. O'Loughlen passed their thrift test for first class Last Sat urday's hike to Mile 22 was com plete success. Tests were passed in handicraft and cooking. There will be no hike tonight
 The merit contest stands as fol- lows:
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11

period of five years, after leases are granted, such development may be expected as will cause the Alaska oil fields to become rival of the Pennsylvania and Baku paraffine base fields, within very few years.
 The Cordova fields contain large areas of virgin oil grounds open for exploitation and present a most fav- orable opportunity for the invest ment of capital, by legitimate invest ors who wish to make money from the production of high grade oil
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
FISH QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, June 11.-Halibut lie; chicken halibut Sc.
 KETCH1kAN, June 11.--Halibut, maximum Sc, minimum 4c. No others offered.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
NOTICE

The water will be shut off tonight, between the hours of g and Il o'clock in order to make necessary repairs
 ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
NOTICE TO TRANSFERS

You are requested to drive over the new fill on Front street in order that it may be qiuckIy put in con- dition for travel.
 ALLAN LUND,
 Chairman Street Con-
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
SUNDAY SERVICES

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Mass and communion at 7:30 a. m Mass and benediction at 9:30 a. m.
 Wm. MCMILLAN, s. J.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11

Lively dance tonight at the Elm press cabaret at 10 sharp. Dollar ten for dancing Spectators free and welcome.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES
 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost.
 Rev. R. S. Nickerson, Minister.
 The theme of the Sunday school lesson for next Sunday is Making the World Christian"
 The morning sermon will be on the text And He Showed Himself Alive After His Passion By Many Infal- lible Proofs"
 In the evening special music will be rendered and the sermon on the subject, "Where There Is No Vision My People Perish" This meeting will be at s o'clock. All are well come.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
YOUR HOME AND
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 For the worn places on the floors, stalrways, woodwork; the marred and scratched furniture; the kitchen cabinet; the ice chest all these and many other uses for FLOORLAC can be found in the home. For bright ening up the home it is a varnish stain of general utility and use- fulness.
 FLOORLAC is inexpensive to use and pfeehsees pleasing results. It combfk64 durability with beauty.
 Floorlac, Family Pant, Screen Enamel, Porch Paints and inany other Sherwin- Williams Products. for your home ran be found at our store.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
 Services will be held in Masonic hall Sunday, June 12 at II a. m.
 Subject: God the Preserver of Man"
 Sunday school convenes at 12 m.
 Wednesday evening services at 8 o'clock
 A reading room is open in Masonic hall Wednesday evening from 7 un- til s.
 attend our services , and visit our reading room.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
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scum of antiques.

week ago CHANGED to say to Ebenezer Jones,
I'll buy myself a nice coupe when l can spare
the bones" 1t was an idle, thoughtess speech,
"A wheeze, to all intents; | had no thought that
it would reach the of passing gents. But
when reached my dwelling place, nine statesmen
waited there, each with glad and beaming face,
and eloquence to spare. Along the curb their cars
were parked, nine wagons, fair to see; and as one
man these gents remarked, Come take a drive
with me- And all the long, long sunny day car
dealers worked my phone. and each one had
grand coupe | really ought to own And | grew
wobbly in the knees, and my despair was tense,
for statesmen roasted in the trees and sat upon the
fence; they lifted up the window SASH and said
with nerve sublime I'm case you cannot spare
the cash well sell on time" By mail they
hGCted me with bunk instructed me by wire that
| could trade in any junk my shotgun or my Tyre.
For days they came, upon the jump each with
his fetching yarn; they got me when | went to
pump. they ragged in the barn. Hereafter
when I've things to tell, all by myself I'll go,
and whisper them down in well-the deepest
one | know.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
Daily Poem
SOMEWHERE

(Henry Edward Warner)
| want to go out to Somewhere,
That city beyond the Seas,
Where worry and care are banished
And life is a bed of ease;
Where Tomorrow is never nagging.
And the people never pray
To the gods of dread Tommorrow
Or the troubles OF Yesterday.
want to take ship foy Somewhere!
The City Of Many Isles.
Where nobody thinks Of frowaing.
Where every one sings and smiles,
Where flowers are always blooming,
And skies are forever blue
want to take ship to Somewhere,
| want to go there i with yodl
But not by myself, 0 loved one
For never would Somewhere be
Ihe city Of my hearts dreaming
Unless you'wer there with me.
So come. let US go together,
Hand in hand by the fragrant ways
OF the wonderful city of Somewhere,
The city Of Restful DAYS.
Richmond Times dispatch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
Laugh Line

Worse Sill
Teacher-What could be worse
than giraffe with a sore throat?
Quick pupil-A centipede with
corns.
Higher
Flubb-In the old days a man could
build up fortune from a shoestring.
Dubb-Nowadays he does it from
a bootleg.-New York Sun.
*>*
Mad
The maddest man
In town is Pa.
Mas sent him out
To wash the car.
Detroit Free Press.
Vacancy Filled
I say, Ted said Bob, you know
Mr.. Jones, the grocer?'
Yes. What's the matter?"
well, Mrs. Jones has got a baby
girl, and there won't half be row.
saw notice in the windows yester-
day, Boy Wanted. Answers.
Same Old Stuff
Did you get away from worry
while you were on your vacation?"
No. The first thing l did was to
pick up novel written by one of the
critics who convinces you that we're
going to smash because the social
structure is all wrong Washington
Star.
Ambition
Now William proudly struts about
In muddy, padded clothes.
And ere the football seasons out
He hopes to break his nose.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

Our good neighbor Barlow is preparing to put
into effect the latest type of commission manager
charter, changing from the antquated councilmanc
form to the more up to date plan of dividing the
legislative and executive branches of civic govern
ment. That is the whole story in a nut SHE'LL
recognition of the fact that it does not pay 10 COM
bine The two functions but that more can be ac-
ccmplshed for municipality by proper division
of The responsibility. A wel-balanced city COM
mission capable ct planning wisely will be enabled
10 give the city the very best possible service
through the active work of city manager who is,
simply proposes to recognize itself as business
corporation Recognizing this, it will elect board
Ct directors, known as city commissioners, who
will elect one of their number as chairman of the
beard this election carrying with it automatically
the title Of Mayor. There has to be somebody to
look wise en- state occasions, extend the glad hand
Of welcome to visiting delegations, give away the
keys OF the city TO conventions and sign certain
legal documents and ordinances. The directors
in turn will appoint city manager as the general
issimo CT the municipality, not car but a real
human fellow whose one great object will be the
advancing CT the best interests of the city Big
corporations do not hesitate to employ manager
fer their business just because that manager has
the power and authority to hire and fire. How can
he make good unless he has the say-so as to the
personnel ct his organization. In the case of
city this personnel consists of secretary-treasurer
a chief Of police, superintendent of public works
and possibly two minor officers. 1t is all
very simple and very effective. The fly in the
ointment is that the professional politician has no
opportunity 10 get in his work because politics is
thrust aside for business However every town
adopting the commission manager plan undergoes
this same experience and in the long run the
politicians either are wiped out by the process of
the ballot box or through the ordinary course of
nature they proceed hence to the happy hunting
grounds. 1t is a safe prediction that within ten
years the aldermanic or councilmanic form of civic
government will be eligible for entry in the mu-
of antiques.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
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SATURDAY NIGHT

We can we'll afford this Saturday evening to
return thanks to the Giver of all coed things for
the gracious rain which came to refresh parched
land Friday evening, borne in on the wings of
a Florida nor easter fresh from the old Atlantic
1t is to be hoped the rain was general throughout
all this section and wherever most needed because
citrus groves have been crying for a drink of wa
Ter for weeks and weeks From dollars and
cents standpoint the rain is worth possible mil
lion dollars to Polk county alone
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

Reviewing local events there was no announce
ment of more interest to a majority Of Lakeland
residents than that of Superintendent ]. F Coun-
Gil Of the Atlantic Coast Line 10 the effect that
en- and after the first Of November the city of
Lakeland is 10 be the home of new division of
the Coast Line, the main line between Port T ampa
and Jacksonville having been divided at Sanford
with Lakeland as the headquarters of the south
ern division. This means added importance to
this city as railroad center and il also means the
coming here Of at least dozen additional fam
lilies who are already endeavoring 10 find roofs to
cover their heads
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

is placed in the east wall of the
building, just inside the Pennsylya-
MIA avenue entrance, was presenter
by DR.. W. o. Stillman, president Of
the American Humane Association
and was received on behalf of the
government by Major Gen. Willard
Holbrook, chief OF cavalry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
Anxious

Dear, do you remember where you
were in 1902 asked the bride of a
lew months.
No dear; l don't remember exact
w. replied the young husband. why
do you ask?'
why. l was reading today in the
Paper that in. 1910 one person in
every eight hundred in Britain was in
prison. Edinburgh Scotsman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

In no other country is there such a widespread
interest in SPORT it has become part of our regu-
lar diet, absolutely essential in providing an out
let for that overflow of enthusiasm for which
America is noted, whether it be in the field of
play or Of serious business
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
SPANISH RECOVER BODIES

Madrid, Oct. 15.-Spanisn forces in
Morocco recovered the bodies of 400
soldiers who were slain by the tribes
men during the massacre that follow
ed the defeat of the Spanish forces in
late August. The bodies have been
buried at Zeluan and Nador. Air
planes took part in the occupation of
Zeluan ly the Spaniards. pursuing
the fleeing enemy and badly democrat
izing them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

Lakeland has the reputation of being church.
going city. Visitors are always impressed by the
sight of long lines of automobiles parked in front
of every one of the numerous churches Sunday
morning and Sunday evening This is the result
of combination of goodness and good roads.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

AS parting shot, here's another request of
folks who have trees and shrubs overhangng the
sidewalks to do some trimming A well-kept city
is good advertisement inasmuch as it reflects the
public spirit of the citizens.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
HUMANE SOCIETY TABLET

Washington, Oct ia bronze tab
let concentrating the services of
the 243,135 hourses and mules at
tached to heAmerican forces during
the war, 6S,6S2 of which persisted,
was unveiled today in the state, war
and navy building. The tablet. which
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15
She Had Waited Longer

I've been looking COR my husband
for the last two hours said an agi-
tatcd woman to a calm one.
Don't be excited, madam, replied
the latter. 1--WE been waiting for a
husband for the last twenty years"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

jefferson Potlocks and wife were
aiming to have a family group picture
made while they were at Bounding
Billows Saturday, but they couldn't
get all the children quiet at the same
time.
Slim. Pickens happened up on the
annual footwashing services at the
Hog Ford church last Sunday. Which
adds truth to the old saying that OPP
portunity comes TO all at some time
in life
Miss Rosy Mosely played very
sweetly and tremendously on her ac-
Gordon at the school entertainment
Friday night After she had played
all she knew she sat back down and
everybody applauded and said she
ought to be on the stage
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

On SIS week, Henry Bennett, i'm
porter, of New York, had the best
room in the best hotel, and all meals
served in his room. But that was in
Helsingfors, Finland, where 81 of
United States money buys 65 marks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

With The world baseball series oul of the way
it Is now possible to give thought to ether things.
In the world Of sport football has first place and
Young America is now providing entertainment
for the nation many grdron from the At
lantic to the Pacific. Come 10 think of it, no other
people give much attention to sport in nation
al sense as do The people CT these United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-10-15

1t has been great pleasure to have the mem
bers of the South Florida Press Association meet
in Lakeland again. The fact may not be gener-
ally known that this city was, by resolution passed
at the Bradenown meeting last January, decided
on as the permanent meeting place of the organi-
cation because of its central location and easy
accessibility. Lakeland feels honored because of
this choice and wants the editors to know that the
city is theirs whenever they desire tic assemble here