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The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
SMITH NOMINATED

SYRACUSE, Sept 3O.-Former Gov ernor Alfred E. Smith was nominat aI last night for governor by the Demo- cratic State Convention. The with drawal of Hearsts name as a possible candidate having removed the only issue which threatened a conflict, the nomination of Smith was assured James Hamilton, of Bronx, was nom mated for Secretary of State; Carl Sherman, of Buffalo, will run for at torney general, and Dr. Royal s. Cope land, of New York, will be the Demo cratic candidate for United States senator The name of Hearst was hissed in the convention.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
SUN VAT SEN SEEKS PACT
 WITH SOVIETS

SHANGHAI, Sept. 30. Admitting the authenticity of letters found in his safe, Dr. Sun Vat Sen has issued a statement denying that he had any intention of making China commun- ist state, as is indicated by his efforts, disclosed in the communications, to effect an alliance with Russia and Germany Dr. Sun said that the let Germany and Russia, as now governed, would treat China as an equal. He declared that repeated overtures which he had made to America, Great Britain and elsewhere to that end had been unsuccessful
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
OFFICER DECLARES SON
 KILLED AT HAND OF
 SOMEONE NOT HIMSELF

TACOMA, Sept. 30.-Major General Cronkhite, whose mysterious shoot ing at Camp Lewis in 1918 is to be re-investigated by special Grand Jury, appeared before the Jury to- day. General Cronkhite declared that the shooting of his son was by some other hand than his own. It was impossible, he said that his son had shot himself.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
BANKER
 UNDER ARREST
 ENTERTAINMENT

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30.-Phil N. Farris, a stockbroker of Hollywood Philadelphia and New York, was ar rested here yesterday charged with conspiracy to violate the National Banking Laws. The arrest of Farris followed investigation of the embezzle- ment of sa39,O00 from the First Ma tional Bank of Coatesville, pennsyl- vania, in connection with which Ray mond Newlin, teller of the bank, is under arrest here, Farris Is suspect ed of complicity in the footing of the bank
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
APT. HOUSE BURNS WITH BIG TOLL;
 EXITS CUT OFF

NEW YORK, Sept 3O.-One of the worst apartment house fires with in the past few years occurred here today, with seven deaths and many fatal injuries as its toll. As the re- suit of all exits being cut off, the inmates were threatened with hor- rible deaths. Many daring rescues were made by firemen and police who fought the fierce flames at great disadvantage Throngs crowd ed to the quarter of the city in which the fire occurred and the police reserves were called out to clear the way for the fremen.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
POLICE SCOUR CITY
 TO FIND MURDERER

SEATTLE, Sept. 9O.-The police are today securing the city in ef- forts to locate the murderer of Pete Bertelsen, who was found dead in his room by the proprietress of room;ng house this morning. Der telsen came to his death through brawl in which he indulged last knives following a fistic encounter accordingto witnesses.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
AUSTRALIA READY

LONDON, Sept. 30 - Following a cabinet meeting yesterday at which the gravity of the situation in the Near East was dismissed, Premier Hughes, of Australia pointed out that during the World War Australia had contri- buted greater fleet than Turkey is now able to muster. "We shall do it again if the necessity arises" he declared. ,ss
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
VALENTINO RESTRAINED FROM ACTING PICTURES
 NOT UNDER CONTRACT

NEW YORK, Sept. 30. - Rudolph Valentino the moving picture star, is restrained from appearing in any screen picture other than those pro- duced by the Famous Players-Las- ky corporation during the period in which he is under contract with that organization. This is the substance of a decision handed down by Jus tice Wasservogal, of the New York Supreme Court today, following ap- peal of the case by the moving pie ture corporation.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
FRANCE USE INFLUENCE

PARIS, Sept. 30. France will stand firmly by her decision to in- sist upon the neutrality zones at the Straits of the Dardanelles, accord ing to statement made at the Quay d'Orsay today. While there is no question of her backing up this pol icy with military force, France will exert to the fullest her influence to induce the Turks to withdraw from the forbidden zone.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
FUR AUCTION BRINGS BIG SUM
 ALASKA PELTS

TACOMA, Sept. 30. - Fifty thou sand belts from Alaska and Siberia were s,,ld at auction in the fur mark ct here today, for which buyers paid in the vicinity of $150,000. Muskrat and mink skins sold at prices about fifteen percent lower than in July, while the price of marten has ad- vanced There is strong demand for beaver, ermine, and red, blue, cross and white fox.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
ReUOIutiOnists Hold Athens Royal Fdn,ily LeaUes;;
 VenizeLOs CuiLed
WOULD LIMIT ARMAM ENTS

SANTIAGO, Sept 30. - The gov ernment of Chile has taken steps to bring the question of the limitation of naval and land ornaments throughout South America into the program of the Pan-American con- ference to be held here next March. Formal announcement of this has been made to the committee on dis armament of the League of Nations, at Paris, by Manuel Rivas Vicuma, the Chilean delegate
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
BORAH WOULD CENSURE NATIONS FOR INTRIGUE
 IN CAUSING WAR

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-In an address delivered before the Chicago Press Club today Senator Borah, of Idaho, asserted that a war cloud is lower perialistic policies and intrigue on the port of European nations. Sena- tor Borah declared that he was in favor of protesting to France and England, advising them that their policies are condemned by the con- cience of the entire Christian world.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
JUNEAU MAYOR SAYS ALASKA MAY BE THE
 NEXT STAR IN FLAG

SEATTLE, Sept. 30. Ralph F. Robinson, mayor of Juneau, deliv- cred an address before the members of the City Council and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Tn the course of his speech Mayor Rob- inson said; "We want the help of Seattle and the United States in bringing Alaska back into her own. We Alaskans look forward to the time when Alaska will be the forty ninth star in the flag"
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
LEAGUE MARKS TIME

LONDON, Sept. 30. = The assemb- ly of the League of Nations is mark ing time at Geneva, the Austrian question occupying the attention of the delegates in special conferences. There are two currents in the nego- tiations, one tending to the economic union of Austria with one or more of her neighbors, the other having for it's object making Austria safe for investment from abroad and letting her work ut her own saliva ton with the aid of capital, which is said to be ready for her when ever sufficient guarantees are giv- en against political instability.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
VENIZELOS ACCEPTS

PARIS, Sept. 30.-Elutherios Veni- zelos, former premier of Greece, has 'telegraphed his acceptance of the in- vitation extended by the Greek Revo- Iutionary Committee to take upon him. self the task of defending the inter- ests of Greece in Allied capitals. Veni- zelos left Paris today for London to confer with Lord Curzon.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
LABOR BODY APPROVES
 LIQUOR AMENDMENT

SALEM, Sept. 29. - By vote of thirty-five to twenty-seven, the Ore gon Federation of Labor in session here yesterday went on record as urg- ing amendment of the Volstead Act to permit of the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer, The vote was taken after a four hours debate, in which personalities and sarcasm fea- tured.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
MORE DESTRoYERs SENT

LONDON, Sept BOA number of American destroyers at present in Flu ropean waters, have received orders to proceed to the Near East for the purpose of augmenting the American fleet already there. This was learned today by the Associated Press from quarters, wt
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
TRAIN CREW KILLED
 WHEN ENGINE EXPLODES

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y., Sept. 30.- The boiler of freight locomotive on the West Shore Railway exploded this morning, the engineer, fireman and brakemen of the train being killed in the accident
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
HEREIN TRIAL SET
 FOR NOVEMBER

MARION, H., Sept. 30,-Seventy- four men, indicted by the Grand Jury for participation in the Herrin mine killings, will come up for trial on Mo- vember 13, according to announcement of Judge Hartwell, of the Circuit Court, who has set that date for the opening of the case.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
EXHAUST PEACEFUL MEANS

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 30. - General Harrington, of the British forces, has exhausted all means at his disposal for effecting peaceful over lures with the Turkish leader, Mus apha Renal. Military action, which may occur at any hour unless the Turkish troops withdraw from the neu- tral zone, is feared by those close to the government The Turks continue in close contact with the British troops, who have formed a screen about themselves. War censorship has been established by the British. the names of regiments, their strength and destination being prohibited.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
RAILWAYS SIGN

CHICAGO, Sept. 30.-Seventy-four railways have now signed the Balti- more agreement with the shop crafts according to an announcement made by Secretary Scott, of the railway em- ployes department of the American Federation of Labor.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
CREW ARE KILLED
 IN TRAIN COLLISION

ANTONIO, Colo, Sept BOA col lls1on between a passenger train on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway and light switch engine occurred this morning, as the result of which the engineer and fireman of the passen- ger train were killed.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
HITS BERC;; BOATS
 TO RESCUE

SEATTLE, Sept. 30.-The freighter Ketchikan struck an iceberg in Icy Straits early this morning and was beached in pinta Cove near Point Adol- thus. Her hull is reported to be badly damaged, and she Is leaking danger ously. Boats from Cordova and Ju- reau are rushing to her assistance.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 3O.-Brit- lsh officials here admit today that the situation of affairs with respect 10 Chanak is more critical than at any previous time, and that hopes for an amicable settlement of the difficulty are waning.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
ROYALTY IN RETREAT

ATHENS, Sept. 30. - King Con- stantine, Queen Sophia, and Prince Nikolas, have sailed for Palermo Italy, on board a Greek steamer which has been placed at their dis posal by the Revolutionary govern ment.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
HEARST OUT; SMITH GETS
 NOMINATION

SYRACUSE, Sept. 36.-W. A. Deferd. personal representative of William Randolph Hearst, yesterday presented the request of the publisher that his name should not be presented before the Democratic State Convention as a candidate for governor of New York.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
BIG INCREASE DRUNKENNESS

PROVINCE, R. l., Sept. 30. - Drunkenness in this city has in creased eighty-five percent since pro- hibition became effective, according missioner of Police
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30
YANKEES LOSE GAME

BOSTON, Sept. 3O.-The New York Yankees again failed to take the game necessary to clinch the American League pennant. Quinn held the Yan- kees to five hits, while the Red Sox made six off Shawkey.
The Cordova daily times., 1922-09-30

kETCHIKAN, Sept. 30.-Fish prices today: Halibut 9Ac and 6Ac.
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MOCRATIC MES
Uncle
Santa Claus


-. lO22. Western Newspaper Union.l
UTELL us story. Uncle Peter"
said the children. as they
climbed over their kindly relative one
Christmas eve. "a story" repeated
Uncle Peter. affecting surprise, but
willing to draw upon his inexhaustible
stock; swell, have you ever heard OF
Uncle Santa CLAUSE" ooh. you mean
Uncle Santa Claus" exclaimed Jack.
mo. don't" said Uncle Peter; II
mean the old man with the plug hat.
the blue swallowtail coat. the striped
breeches; the old man with eyes like
stars and smile that never comes or
excepting when somebody is treadlng
on somebody else: the old man with
the striped flag. whose headquarters
Is up in Alaska: the biggest Santa
Claus there is" "All right, then"
answered the children, tell us about
him."
Well" said Urcle Peter, "he has
his hands full just now and is doing
all he can to fill the hands of others.
The air Is so noisy with wireless cries
and clamors. there are so many hands
reaching out over the seas, that he IL
almost distracted. Ever since he got
back from the great war he has
been repairing Its damage and renew
Ing the prosperity that II spoiled And
long before that he was in the Christ
mas business. He surprised China by
refusing To accept the great sum OF
the Boxer indemnity. He let the Gu
bans have Cuba when he had made
them free, and many thought that he
had a right to take that fair island
for himself He is working hard at
his task Of making America truly
American. sober. industrious. en-
lightened. prosperous, happy, Christ
masy nation"
I'm glad I'm one OF his American
children said Agnes. when Uncle
Peter had concluded; with which SEN
timent all the rest agreed.
A little cloud of doubt had arisen
on the Christmas sky. however, as
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man who called himself the life OF the
party and who had come CARRIED In
knickerbockers and sport sweater was
suddenly quiet. He said he was not
much good ut making "A fire. Instead.
he seemed to admire himself and his
handsome legs and 10 ignore the open
ing of the baskets. To he sure, he
looked well and his attitude said quite
plainly:
"The man who invented knickerbock
ers. without doubt had good looking
legs himself. and perhaps an enemy
with particularly ugly ones, but he Ger
talnly didn't get the better of me-"
But Jerry who was always good
fire builder and upon whom the work
always rested. despite previous pro-
tests that II would not this time. was
the one now who built the fire.
And the rest Of the typical picnic
people did the usual things. There
was the man who talked about build
ing the fire so ms To keep the smoke
from blowing in the faces of every
one present.
There was the girl who spoke from
time to time in alarmed. sudden SEN
fences. wondering in turn II the salt,
pepper. bacon. sugar. milk or coffee
pot had been forgotten.
There was the girl who was obvious
~ helpless.
There was the girl who kept asking
what she could do To help. who would
have received any suggestions with
very bad grace.
And there was Mlly who really I'M
did the packages and cooked the ba-
con and saw that everyone had enough
to eat.
The man who said most about not
being hungry inquired with more than
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At the Christmas Party.

The wise hostess wishes to prevent
her young guests from pairing Off and
remaining with their escorts the entire
evening. 70 change partners in Il
novel and entertaining way in the
course Of the evening. nave ready a
circle OF green cardboard divided into
as many sections as there are girls
present Write girls name In each
division. Now cut out large red
pastehoard star. with n white arrow
painted on one of the points, and
fasten this star Ia ;he center of the
cardboard circle by means of large
pin Each boy in turn comes up and
spins the star. and the maiden whose
name is Indicated when the white ar.
row comes 10 rest Is accorded him as
partner. or course II girls name
has already been chosen the boy must
spin again. This spinning star viii
result In much mirth for the young
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The
King Of the Hill
By Christopher G. Hazard

THE long hill glistened In the win
= ter moonlight like frosted cake.
The road that ran down 1t like n
silvered ribbon, reaching across the
railroad track and on through the val
ley, lost itself In shimmering haze
Of snowy Wilderness. The wind. as II
afraid of awakening the sleeping
town. had hushed itself into stiffness.
waiting along the way and under the
shadows Of the quiet trees for the sig
nal Of dawn. The scene was an invita-
tlon to sport now largely displaced
by rushing motor cars. but then one Of
the chief delights of the Christmas
season. The bobsled of those days
and nights was the pride Of owners
and the prize winner Of competitions
course registered triumphs ms real and
momentous as those Of any race track.
The moon had watched with an ex-
pectant eye until ten Of the clock and
was about to retire under a passing
cloud in disappointment, when the
clamor and shouting Of an approach
Ing crowd renewed its spirit From a
side street they came. merry lads and
lasses. with those Of later years who
had not forgotten how to be young.
Soon the head of the hill was crowded
with competitors and the air rang
with the bustling preparations for the
first race.
The sleds of that time were no or
binary affairs. Large enough to hold
from four to six passengers. they re-
joiced in significant titles and all the
beauty and comfort that their makers
art could put into shape. paint and
upholstery. When loaded and on
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steep and Icy road they were swift
enough to distance the wind. and. I'M
controlled by bit and bride, they could
not be stopped before reaching the
foot of the incline There was thus
enough of adventure In their trips to
furnish the tngling excitement that
kept out the winter cold. The good.
the sport.
This year there was a special reason
for the gathering for Tom Atkins,
having received a Christmas present
of sled OF the latest style and named
"The King of the HILL" had been
boasting that the title was just one
and arOusing all the determination
that the others had 10 prove him
wrong The Dart" the Racer" the
"Dauntless,' the Peerless" and
others as glorious were eager Ia beat
the untrcd and Wanting newcomer.
The frs rn,e was inconclusve, for
Atkins got false start and tipped his
load over into Il snow bank. The sec
ond and the third races gave the lau-
rels To the Dart" and the Peerless"
respectively, and left Atkins heart in
his boots: but the fourth attempt end
ed with The King of the Hill" rod
ahead and with its owners chin pro
tuberant and uplifted Then time went
by with varying fortunes until the
concluding and deciding contest. 1t
was agreed that the winner of this
final should be crowned the king of
the hill indeed, with none TO dispute
his right.
Amid the hubhub OF these last ar
rangemenis no one had heard the dis
tant whistle of The Flyer" as the
night express for Boston was called,
and the competing sleds dashed away
down the long descent without
thought Of danger. nor. until half way
down. did any danger appear, but then
the locomotives headlight flashed
around the curve and upon the cross
ing, now but short distance away,
with a baleful and threatening glare.
The other sledS, somewhat On the
rear, were steered into the roadside
snow or left to take care of them
selves as their riders rolled on but
"The King of the Ilill' kept on, In
seeming ignorance OF the imminent
collision. Not until The warning blasts
of the engine whistle seemed 10
startle him into action did Atkins
move 10 save himself and his load
Then, with wrench of his steering
gear and a sturdy leg-sweep. he
brought his sled about. throwing II
over upon It's side and upon its fright
ened load ms the train swept by. al
most brushing them on Its way.
II was what the barber called "a
close shave" and what Atkins called
"as good rs mile" but the boys
called II victory and rode Atkins
home on THE King Of the HIll' with
their full Endorsement Of the title.
The old hill is still there. II glitters
yet in Christmas moonllghts But the
boys and girls of the bobsled time
have grown old, the later generation
has new toys and the glorious fun OF
Slater's lin Is but memory. A
pleasant memory II Is. though. and
that is brave. bright spot In II that
registers the night when Tom Atkins
got double score IN beating both the
raee-' and the train on his King OF
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eryone WAS going
to help and assist
and work.
But when Il
came time for
dinner everyone
seemed cry
but helpless, and
somehow the cold
seemed TO have
glowed In their
cheeks and hearts
as they skated.
b ut to ha We
numbed them as
the work of the
picnic loomed In
view.
The gay and
debonair young
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And after the picnic was over and
Jerry was helping Mlly az she washed
on the dishes in the boiling water Jer.
ry had saved in the old big kettle, he
said
"Milly. you're the most unscltish girl
I've ever known Different from ev-
eryone. I've always thought 80. And
don't You think we'd make Il good
team-n6: only on II picnic hut through
life:"
And Milly answered.
THAT'S very much the way I've
thought about you. Jerry"
So that you see Milly and Jerry
weren't So much cheated nj that pic
ME as you might have thought In
fact, they had a very merry Christmas
picnic,
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I'm GIdu I'm one, Sdlo agnes.
Uncle Peter had spoken of Uncle
Samtas lavishness in far countries.
Edith voiced II when she wanted to
know II II would be of any use for
them 10 expect anything that Christ
mas. whether or not they We're to hang
up their stockings. you'll put your
foot in ii If you do" said George NO.
she won't" said Uncle Peter: II have
had IA special delivery letter from
Uncle Santa, saying that he has had
his eye on this house for the last
twelvemonth, and that this will be one
of his stopping places because from 1t
so much of service for others has been
going out. He says that YOU are his
gardeners. and that you have planted
So many seeds of kindness that lot
of beautiful things will be sure to
come up That is always the way. he
says; in fact ii is the way in which
he got rich himself"
This was a very pleasant assurance
for the children. II made them think
Of happy mistake that one of them
had made when they were having war
gardens all over the town: 4 certain
Mr.. Rose had been appointed by the
mayor as inspector of gardens for the
whole place, and one day Betty point
ed him out 10 friend with whom she
she said; he's an eXpectcr of gar
denS :"
When the children had been re-
minded of Mr. Rose they also remem-
hered what Betty had done AT their
last Christmas party; stalking heavily
and pompously down the room. she
had said; I'm Mr.. Atlas, who holds
up the world" So one Of them stood
on tiptoe. threw back her head and
threw out her arms and said: I'm
Uncle Santa Claus. who holds up the
world" well done" cried Uncle
Peter that's just 1t"
There wasn't any disappointment in
the house the next morning Did you
get all that you wanted?" asked
Uncle Peter. YES" said Mary.
WHY HVu Ut All NlNtllliDtllttus
NO" said Mary When Mary said
Goodness" her mother said You
shouldn't say goodness Mary" era.
cious - said Mary. But Mary was too
excited to have Il care for her ex-
pressions. In describing the situation
afterwards she said: II was in per
feet Stupor Of excitement"
Uncle Peter had present. too.
After all the rest had been made
happy Agnes brought out a parcel,
and when Uncle Peter opened Ii there
were too hig books that told over
again the story of all that America
had stood for and accomplished This
made him very glad indeed, and he
asked them To write his name on the
ily leaf and TO say that Il was from
his Young Americans. Then the
Christmas party ended with verse
NJ our national anthem. heartily sung
and followed by all the other verses,
will hn' - 60 INSTEAD
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an academic In
terest rs to what
the filling of the
sandwiches might
he.
And there was
the man present
who spoke from
time To time of
the good things
that could have
been brought ii
only he had
thought of them
sooner.
Bnt Jerry and
Nilly SAW that
the picnic was n
real picnic. while
the others gave
thelr entlng serNlc.