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The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
FOREIGN POWERS ORDER
 GUNBOATS TO YANGTZE
 AGAINST SOLDIER RAIDS

PEKING, Aug. 26. - A number of gunboats have been ordered by foreign powers, including the United States, to the Yangtze Kiang River. The U. s. s. Isabel, flagship of the American fleet, with Rear Ad- miral Bullard commanding, heads the American Yangtze patrol, f;,r the purpose of exterminating the bands O. disorganized soldiers who have lately been firing upon foreign craft.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
OFFICERS CLASH STRIKERS ENTERING LABOR TEMPLE

LINCOLN, Aug 26.-In attempt ing to enter a Labor temple at Have lock today for the purpose of ar resting four men for violation of an injunction order, three officers had hand to hand fight with between three hundred and four hundred strikers. The officers finally suc- ceeded in arfesting two of the men they were after. An effort is being made by the authorities to discover the leaders of the disturbance.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
MOVIES LEAD YOUTHS
 INTO CRIMINAL LIFE

HONOLULU, Aug. 26.-Lurid mo tion picture serials induced three youths here to commit a series of crimes recently that ended with the sentence Of two of them to life i'm prisonment at hard labor when they confessed to highway robbery, assault with intent to commit murder and as sault upon a girl.
 The boys said they had seen many motion picture serials and had been imbued with the desire to emulate the actions depicted in the films.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
PETERSBURG MAN LOST
 IN WOODS; FEARED DEAD

Arnst Olson, of Petersburg, aged AS, married with three children, rowed ashore from the fishing boat Bernice at Eagle Creek, Prince of Wales isl and, a week ago today, calling to those on the boat that he would be back in five minutes, and has not been seen since. Several searching parties have combed the woods but without sue cess. It is feared that he succumbed to heart trouble as he had for many years been a sufferer from a weak heart. u".
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
WIFE SEEKS FREEDOM FROM
 BALL PLAYER

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26-Charles Risberg, one of the players of the White Sox who were accused in 1919 of throwing games 10 other teams in the league, has been served with papers demanding a divorce by his wife, Agnes Risberg. The complaint alleges that the couple were happy until Ris- berg went into the Coast League ma jors. "Why worry, when you can fool the public" is alleged by his Wife to have been one of Risberg's fayoTite sayings.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
KENDRICK CALLS MOVE
 VICIOUS AND WASTEFUL'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The con- tract recently entered into by the gov ernment, by which the Sinclair oil interests, mammoth corporation, is permitted to operate the Naval oil reserve lands at Tea Pot Dome, was attacked by Senator Kendrick, of Wy oming, who declared it to be "crim- inally vicious and wasteful' act, in a speech before the Senate today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
WIFE FILES SUIT FOR
 ALIENATION DAMAGES
 AGAINST RICH WOMAN

OAKLAND, Aug. 26. - Following Mrs. Edith Spreckles Wakefields' al legged attempt to "buy" her hus- band for $100 a month for life, Mrs. Rodney Kendrick today brought suit against Mrs. Wakefield for $100,0OO for alienation of Hendricks affec- tions. Mrs. Kendrick also filed a suit for divorce against her hus- band, in which she demanded 100 a month alimony.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
U. s. SOLDIER MURDERED ON
 RHINE DUTY

COBLENZ, Aug. 26.-Private Les ter Irons, of New Jersey, a soldier Of the American Army forces stationed on the Rhine, was found yesterday morning murdered just outside the garage of Major General Henry T. Allen, commanding the American troops. Irons was lying in a pool of blood, part of his head having been shot away. He had been assigned to guard duty and was on patrol when attacked Two German girls are being held, suspected of connection with the crime. Id 4,.e,. s,,s s-,
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
WILL ASK WAGE RAISE DOUBLE PRESENT RATE
 SAYS UNION CHIEF

CHICAGO, Aug. 26. - President Grable, of the Maintenance of Way Brotherhood, announced today that hpeaking for hns organization, he would ask of the Labor BoBard Mon~ day an increase from the present minimum wage to twenty three cents an hour, to forty-eight cents an hour, to apply to 100000 mainten- ance of way employees on American railroads.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26

ference between the President. Serf. ator Cummins, chairman of the In terstate Commerce Commission, and Attorney General Daugherty. After a discussion of more than ar hour, 1t was admitted that unless the trans. portation situation showed radical improvement within few days, such measures would be taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
NOT GUILTY" ISTHE VERDICT
 ON KLANSMEN

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26.-The trial of the thirty-five members of the Ku- Klux Kan, who have been under in dictment by the Los Angeles County grand jury charged with felony in connection with a raid at Inglewood last April, came to a close yesterday. The verdict of the jury, brought in last night, found the men not guilty on all five points of the indictment.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
SOVIETS REDUCE ARMY
 READY TO DISARM WITH
 0THERS,- SAYS TROTZKY

MOSCOW, Aug. 26. - The fighting forces of Russia have already been re- duced to SOo,OOO, according to a state ment made by Leon Trotzky, Soviet minister of war, to foreign newspaper correspondent today Russia is ready, said Trotzky, to enter any disarma- ment conference which gives promise of practical success.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
FORD PLANTS
 CLOSED DOWN
 LACK OF COAL

Detroit, Aug. 26.-For Motor Car plants at Highland Park, Dearborn and the River Rouge will be closed on September 16 because of lack of coal, according to an announcement made by the company today. The suspension of work in these plants will affect more than 50,000 work CTS. Assembly plants of the com- pany throughout the country will also be closed as the result of the stop in the factories.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
WRECK INVERTED

JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 26. -- By the premature explosion of dynamite placed on the track for the purpose of wrecking a south bound passenger train on the Atlantic Coast Railway, disaster was yesterday ayerted at FisWeir Creek.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
AUTO TRIES CROSSING
 AND FIVE ARE KILLED

PRINCETON, Ind, Aug. 26.-An- other fatal collision, the result of attempts by the driver of an auto- mobile to cross the track in front of an approaching railway train, took a toll of five lives and seriously in jured another at Haubstadt near here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
WILLARD WILL SHOW

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26.-Signing up for week of exhibition bouts at San Francisco, beginning September 8, Jess Willard today signed contract teith managers. This will be Willard's s first appearance since he lost the championship title.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
CENTENARIAN
 WAS ADVISER
 PRES. LINCOLN

MORRISTOWN, N. J., Aug. 26. - John Aikman Stewart, prominent banker of this city, and during the Civil War an advisor of Abraham Lin coin, today celebrated the one hun- dredth anniversary of his birth Stew art has been a trustee of the Prince years.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
W0-PARTY ENDORSEMENT
 DENOUNCED BY COMMITTEE

MEDFORD, Ore, Aug, 26. - The Democratic county commission pub lished a statement today denouncing the endorsement of candidates in both parties. The party's effort to defeat the Ku Klux Klan, said the protest, demanded the support of Pierce, the Democratic nominee for governor.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
GOVERNMENT WILL OPERATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Determin- ation to seek the passage of legisla- tion empowering the government to take over the railways were indicated by reliable reports today, after a con-
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
NO LOAN TO SOVIET

MONTREAL, Aug. 26-The Domin- ion Trades and Labor Congress yester- day refused to back the appeal of the Dominion government to lend S35 ,0OO,- 900 to the Soviet government.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
TROOP LEADER KILLED
 IN IRISH AMBUSCADE

BELFAST, Oct 26.-Lieut. McCor- mack, leading a small contingent of Free State troops, was today shot dead when the troop was attacked from am bush by thirty Republicans, near Glasson.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
BONUS BILL PROMISED
 DEBATE ON MONDAY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26. By unanimous vote the Senate today consented to take up the bonus bill next Monday and push it in the hope of arriving at final vote on the measure by late Tuesday after noon Each senator will be limited to a twenty minute debate.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
HEARST BUYS PAPER
 IN OAKLAND PURCHASE

OAKLAND, Aug. 26. - The Star Holding Corporation, of New York, which is owned and controlled by William R. Hearst, today purchased the Oakland Post Enquirer, one of the two evening papers of this city.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
PLANS FOUND SULPHUR WORK
 AT AKUTAN

SEATTLE, Aug 26.-Plans of the Alaska Sulphur Company to operate q plant near Akutan all winter, were disclosed today with the engagement of the SS. Victoria, of the Alaska Steamship Company, to stop at that point with large consignment of sup plies on her next trip to Nome.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
DREADNoUGHT AGROUND

PARIS, Aug. 26. - The French dreadnought, La France, yesterday went aground and capsized in Quiberon Bay. Fifteen members of the crew are missing.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
NAB VETERAN AS SUSPECT
 IN HOLD UP

TACOMA, Aug. 26.-Earl Graham, a war veteran, who has been a pa- tient at the Cushman Veterans Hos pital, was arrested today, charged with being the leader of a gang which last night held up and shot Frank Kelley.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
THREE LOSE LIVES

LORIENT, France, Aug. 26.-Fin- al roll call of officers and crew of the Dreadnaught La France shows that three have lost their lives as the result of the sinking of the huge fighting ship.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
DENBY RETURNS

HONOLULU, Aug. 26.-Secretary of the Navy Denby, who has been an of ficial guest of Honolulu, sailed today for the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
CABLE LICENSED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-President Harding today signed the license for the Western Union land cable from the Barbadoes to Miami beach.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
MIskE FLOORS FULTON

ST. PAUL, Aug. 26.-Billy Miske yesterday won a decision over Fred Fulton in the first of a ten-round match. Miske floored Fulton twice.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-08-26
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Aug. 26.-Fish prices today; Fresh halibut Sc and 4Ac.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09

would mean that over $4,000 addition
al farm homes will enjoy the bene
fits of electric light and power dur
ing the coming year
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
ELECTR|C|TY|S
USED IN HOMES
f.: Of 100000
Practically one-third Of Domi-
Giles in America Are
Now Wired.

Some idea of the extent OF the elec-
trical business will be understood
wnen We realize that practically one
third OF all the homes in America are
now wired for electricity. While ac-
curate statistics are not available, IT
mas been estimated by those in posi-
ton to know, that 10000 of the
possible 24,000, 900 American homes
are electrified.
70 supply these homes with the
appliances demanded on account of
the shortage of servants, will strain
every resource of the electrical in
oustry for the next four or five years
at the very least. Several manufac-
turers OF vacuum cleaners are plan
nlng to make 1000 machines a day,
and while this production will not be
attained during the present year, a
close estimate indicates that not less
than 100000 motorized brooms" will
be made and sold.
No small part Of the rapid growth
OF electric service is In the direction
OF farms located far from central
station service. There are fifty-nine
manufacturers Of electric farm light.
ing equipment doing business in the
United States, and IL each of these
produced only two plants per day, II
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
Questions And
Answers
Electrical Editor: Is an electric
.mangle practical for ironing any
thing except flat work?

thiib SASopt tidt "OIhI
(Mrs.) A. l.. M.
The modern electric home ironing
machine is a vast Improvement upon
the old-fashioned mangle. and Is ca
pable OF doing a large variety Of
work. People who become expert in
using an electric ironer do an aston.
!shing number Of things with 1t,
while anyone at all with little prac.
tice can iron probably 90 per cent Of
the ordinary family wash-kitchen
aprons, paJamas, underwear, night.
gowns, hose, children's romping
clothes, and, of course, all Of the
flat work such as towels, table linen,
sheets, handkerchiefs, etc. We have
even heard 1t said that an electric
ironer will press "hubby's" trousers
better than the tailor would do II,
which alone would net the average
household a saving of approximately
$500 a year.
Electrical Editor: Every time
forget and turn off the drop lamp
in our basement laundry when my
hands are wet, l get a real honest
to.goodness shock. The floor is Of
cement. My husband thinks the
drop light is unsafe. What do you
say? Mrs. X.
1t would seem advisable to have
the drop light repaired without de.
lay, as 1t is obviously in an unsafe
condition. Have an electrician in.
stall a porcelain socket, or II for any
reason this should be impracticable,
Use pull chain socket with an insu.
lated link, In the chain so that any.
one turning 1t on or off is protect ed
against the possibility of shock.
Whenever electrical appliances are
alive" there Is something wrong
which should be corrected without
delay. While the shock of 10.
volt circuit is not dangerous to a
normal person in good health, II
might prove serious to anyone In del.
tcate health, especially to a woman
or child. 1T is better to be safe
than sorry" is saying which seems
particularly applicable to such cases
AS this.
Electrical Editor: Some high
school friends of my nephew have
lately been making various electri-
cal devices. Is II safe to allow them
to do this? F.. N.
II the boys restrict their expert.
ments to low voltage devices which
may be used in connection with dry
batteries or storage batteries, no
harm is probable. but they should
not be permitted to experiment, ex.
rept under proper supervision. with
devices used on l10.volt 0ighting)
circuits. Homemade appliances, un.
less designed by competent persons
md built with extreme care, are
likely TO be flimsy and insecure. The
danger of short circui'r" rrcing
burns and shocks is ever present.
When such appliances are permitted
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
THIRTEEN PUTS "KiBoSH"
ON HUNcHBAcKS LUCK
, a hunch-

Thirteen double-crosses a hunch-
backs luck.
Robert Lee, colored. hunchback. was
given ninety days for being r'nk
and carrying a concealed weapon.
Lee said he had been in Washing
ton thirteen years a few days ago,
and had never been in any trouble
before. He said he was employed at
a restaurant in Washington and WAS
drinking a little cider, which no
topped" with a couple Of drinks Of
wine. Thirty days for sthe over
dose of wine and sixty for carrying
home a gun, which he said he had
just bought.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
MISS GATLIN COMPLETES
FLIGHT ACROSS COUNTRY

MINEoLA, L. l.. Oct. 9.-To Miss
Lillian Gatlin, founder OF the Ma
tional Association of Aviation Gold
Star mothers goes the distinction of
being the first woman to fly across
the continent.
Miss Gatlin completed the last leg
OF her flight from San Francisco
when she landed in a Postal Service
DeHaviland plane at the United
States Air Mail Service station at
Curtiss Field.
The trip had been made in eleven
stages. the last lap being from Cleve.
land. She left San Francisco Octo.
ber 5.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
WORK IS MADE
FUN BY USE Of
ELECTRIC TOOL
Tinker Electrically" Seems
To Be Newest Slogan OF
American Boy.

tinker electrically" appears to
be the slogan Of the modern Ameri
can boy who has a penchant for tools
The many household repair Jobs
which once were considered q
"chore" and too often required the
services Of the tinsmith. are now
done after school hours by Tom OF
John on their efficient electrified
workbench.
Few household tools are ol
greater service than the electric
soldering iron. The variety Of odd
jobs and repairs which can be dont
by a few drops of soluder are d
surprise to those who have never
known the joys OF tinkering. No,
only can the leaks be taken out oi
worn or rusty pans and pals, but
metal handles can be made firm
and solid, pot covers can be resup
piled with knobs-how often has
every housewife burnt her finger:
upon handleless covers!-the spouts
Of tea kettles can be replaced. a hun
dred and one little jobs await the
solderer In every home.
The electric soldering iron looks
flexible cord with which II lis con
neoted to q lamp socket or other con
venient outlet. No blow-torch or fur
mace Is required. The iron stays a
proper working heat without getting
too hot or too cold. 1t works more
handily into awkward corners be
cause of the constant heat and com
pact design.
One boy Of our acquaintance has
acquired the nickname Solder" be
cause of his enthusiasm and clever
ness in tinkering. His latest ex
plot was to repair a beautiful set oi
antique brass candlesticks which had
been broken in moving many years
ago and since have reposed in the
attic. Solder" dragged them dowr
cellar to his workbench one day
cleaned them up on his electric buff
ing wheel, and proceeded TO make
repairs. The result was pair OF
candlesticks. formerly considered
junk, which could not be matche ed
at the shop for twenty dollars.
Tinkering with an fashioned
soldering iron is a mean and un
pleasant task at best. but the littl,
electric iron makes play OF IL.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
CUPID Is BUSY AMONG
PURcELLVILLE, VA, YOUTH

PURCELLVILLE, Va, Oct. O.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Simpson, of Blue.
mont, this county. have ANNOUNCED
the engagement and approaching
marriage Of their daughter. Miss &.
Audelle Simpson. to J. Anderson
Jones, Of Durham. N. c.. Miss Simp.
son Is popular with the younger
social set Of the county. The wedding
will take place in Durham, y. c.. on
November !.
Another engagement of interest is
that Of Miss Ruth Hannah Nirts,
whose approaching marriage to WI.
liam Hamilton Young, of Henderson,
N. c.. has been announced by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Virts.
The wedding will take place this
month.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
RADIO PROGRAM.
Schedule of Tonight's
Wireless NstDs and
Entertainment.

NAA-Naval Radio Station.
$3.50 Meters (Arc).
$50 to s p. m.-Marketgram.
1850 Meters (Spark).
10 p. m.-Time signal. weather
reports, ships orders, naval press.
WWX-POstOffice Department.
LOO Meters (Phone).
1880 D. m.-Live stock.
p. m.-Fruits and vegetables.
WEAS-The Hecht Co.
$50 Meters.
3 to 4 p. m.-Edison Phonograph
selections: Hot Lips" state
Street Blues" "Serenade." "Torea-
dor Of Nine" "Trammerei." Pick
ing the Guitar" Lead Kindly
Light" Melody in F." Spring
Song" Sweet Indiana Home. /"
Gulbransen piano selections: Cutie"
THE Sheik." Blue Danube Blues,
Poor Little Me-"
WMU-DOubIeday. Electric Co.
$50 Meters.
4:30 to 5:30-Musical program:
Comrades of the Legion" 20, Sole
Mo-" "The Old.Fashioned Garden. &c
"sing Me to Sleep" Sweet Indi.
ana Home" Lonesome Mamma
Blues" "She Is Far from the Land"
"Intermezzo." The Holy City" ION
the Campus" Valse," "Rockabye
Lullaby" Long, Long Ago" DAY
Dreams" 81 Wish l could Shimmie
Like My Sister Kate" Snowy.
Breasted Pearl" Danse des Elfes."
WPM-ThOmas j. Williams. Inc.
$50 Meters.
500 y. m.-Duo Art piano selec.
.ions--Solos: Miss Linda l.. Berg,
2Ontralto. accompanied by Paul
MertZ J. Allan Bell, tenor, accom-.
panied by Mrs. James =. Benfer-
Sylvia Speaks" I'm Absence" Oak
en-: Miss Eddie MissiltZ. soprano-ae-
lected; George II. Lambert. baritone,
accompanied by Miss Helen c.
Croush. Where 'er You Walk" 'HaE-
deb Deep River" CBurleigh). Give
Man Horse He Can Ride
(OHara), Duo Art piano selections.
WGI-Medford Hillside, Mass.
$50 Meters.
D. m.-Market report. United
States Bureau of Agricultural leo
nomics: fruit and vegetables mar
ket. dairy and produce market. Chi
Cago livestock market (4S5 metYs,
Boston farmers produce market re
port (4S5 meters)
$50 p. m.-Late news 1lashes'
Early Sport news.
Family Circle" conducted by the
Youths Companion. Weekly bust.
ness report by Roger w. Babson.
World market survey. Bulletins by
cable and radio on export condi-
tions, United States Department Of
Commerce. Concert: BeuAah Seder-
org. soprano.
KDKA - Westinghouse. Pittsburgh.
800 Meters.
s p. m.-Musical program and
news.
Observation-Disclosures, Chicago.
$50 Meters.
Central time: deduct one hour)
S p. m.-Musical program,
WHAZ-Troy. New York.
400 Meters.
Sl5 p. m.-ConCert by well.known
Troy artists arranged under the
direction Of Miss Edna B. Towne,
elocutionist and teacher Cf expires
sion. a special address will be de-
livered by William Pitt Mason. c,
e, NJ. D., Sc. D., Ii. D.. professor
NJ chemistry OF the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute.
WJZ-WestinghOuse, Newark.
$50 Meters.
s p. m.-Musical program and
news.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
KritzIer Speaks Tonight.

DR.. j. Haskell Kritzler. of the
Chicago College of osteopathy, will
lecture on iridiagonsis tonight in
Epiphany Chapel, Twelfth and C
streets southwest. His second and
last lecture on the subject will be
given tomorrow night at the same
place.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
Experts View Upon
Light Required
In Home

The question is often asked,
How much illumination Is re!
quired in the average homer"
This question is like that famous
joke. How long is a piece OF
string?" Conditions vary 30 much
that no hard-and-fast rule can be
laid down; however. those who
have had plenty Of experience
agree that SIS watts will give ade.
quate illumination for an average
six.room home. >
The schedule which one electrical
contractor-dealer in Washington
has adopted for lighting small
homes reads as follows.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09
MOTHERS RESPONSIBLE
FOR SEX OF CHILDREN

GLASGOW, Oct. 9.-Mothers are.
10 blame for the preponderanCe of
girls born in the United Kingdom,
according to DIR. Jane Suite, who
,harges that the desire OF mothers
Tor boy children is responsible for
the dearth of English boy babies.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09

The lamps used under this sched-
ule are the twenty-five.watt and
fifty-watt Mazda bulbs. which are
everywhere obtainable.
The Washington times., 1922-10-09

to be used on the regular lighting
system, IT is a direct violation OF the
underwriters and the city code, and
should be prohibited. Statistics show
that the greater number Of fires and
accidents traceable to electrical
causes are the result OF inexpert
electrical work OF amateurs.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-14
THE GREATEST WOMEN

Anybody might have known that there would be trouble
the quest Of the National League of Women Voters for
the twelve greatest living American women The trouble
has started already The selections to be made by
committee consisting of five and the of
the male judges has started storm of disapproval the
ground that they not representative enough
That is nothing to the storm there will be when the
names of the immortal twelve announced evehead
secretary of the National Womans Party quoted
explaining that the whole business merely lone of those
unporan things devised to occupy time during the silly
MONTHS yet surprising lot of people to
take it seriously.
There be- OF course, no possible agreement about
the living American the greatest dead
either for that matter though time tends to clarity
fame. There not recognized standards of greatness
and if standards upbased social service
other type of activity they would not be universally
accepted Everybody will form his own opinion about
people, and personal popuarty{w have much to
do with solid achievement Those who have done
doing the for humanity who stand foremost
various lines OF important human endeavor, by
always known to the public always liked if they
are known.
'Of much fame in heaven expect thy need" wrote
Milton. That the only place where the greatest women
like the greatest men, vii find appraisal One thing is
certanthose who demand recognition of their great
not great.