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The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
SENATE MAY
 INVESTIGATE
 FISH BUREAU
Sutherland Charges on Bureau Bring Plan
 for Inquiry

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-As a re- suit of the charges made by Dele gate Dan Sutherland, of Alaska, against the administration of the Bur eau of Fisheries at the hearing be- fore the Senate Commerce Committee last week, Senator Cameron, Repub- lican, of Arizona, proposed Saturday that the Senate Commerce Commit tee be authorized to make an investi- gation of the Fisheries Bureaus ad. ministration of Alaskan fisheries. Senator Cameron proposed that the investigation should be completed and the report made to the Senate by March first.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
RICH COPPER ORE
 FOUND ON RURUTU

PAPEETE, Tahiti, Feb. 5.-Explora- tions on the island of Rurutu, in the Austral group south of Tahiti. have, it is reported here, uncovered rich deposit of high grade copper ore. Specimens of this ore have been brought to Tahiti in the past, but sev- eral attempts to find the mother lode ent concessionaire of the mining rights in the island undertook an ex- haustive exploration of the mineral resources of the island. Manganese and paint rock were also found.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
COLD WAVE
 ISBR0KEN IN
 THE ROCKIES

DENVER, Feb. 5.-Gripped in the coldest weather of the winter the Rocky Mountain re,,iol ended the week on Saturday with below-zero temperatures recorded in every state,
 Today the record-breaking wave is reported from Chicago and other cit ies in the North and Central West, to have spent it's force, though the Weather Bureau at the Lake City re- ports eight degrees below zero there this morning. The cold snap has been quick and sharp, but without blizzards, only light snowfall being reported in any of the affected states
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
GERMANY RECAPTURES
 ITS TOY TRADE

TOKYO, Feb. 5.-Germany has oom- pletely recaptured that portion of the worlds toy trade which Japan took away from her during the war. Japan, in 1920, exported toys valued at approximately 18,O0O,0O0 yen, but 1922's trade was a little more than 6,000,000 yen, the same as 1921.
 Japanese newspapers complain that the loss of the toy trade is due to the flimsiness of the Japanese toys.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
HONOR LIST CAREFUL DRIVERS

OAKLAND, Feb. 5.-'It is surpris- ing the few automobile drivers who observe the law where there is no traffic officer to take charge of things" says the Oakland Tribune, which Is conducting an "honor cam paign" for automobilists. Each day the Tribune publishes two license numbers on machines driven by care full and law-abiding motorists, the holders of which are given theater tickets.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
JUDGE HOLDS LAW AGAINST JAP CHILDREN
 IN SCHOOLS VALID

HONOLULU, Feb. 5.-In a decision handed down sustaining an injunc- tion which had been obtained by a Japanese, forbiding the school board to elimiate children speaking for eign languages from the first and second grades of the public schools, Judge J. J. Bunk holds, however, that the law is constitutional and does not violate the terms of the treaty between the United o.atSs stdd Japan
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
MlTSUPS ESTATE IS
 WORTH 1oo,oOo,ooo YEN

TOKYO, Feb. 5. - The estate of Baron Mitsui, who died four years ago, has been estimated at 100,, OOO,OO0 yen by the official investi- gating committee, and his successor, the present Baron Mitsui, has been called upon to pay succession duty of 6,OOO,OO0 yen.
 The Mitsuis are one of the two great business families of Japan, the other being the Iwasaki. Both en' gage in banking and every branch of trade, the Mitsuis under their own name and the Iwasakis under that of Mitsubushi.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
SOUTH SUFFERS IN
 RECORD D-BREAKINC COLD


 CHICAGO, Feb. 5. - While the Northwest and Central West expert enced relief from the cold wave which has been productive of the severest winter weather in several years, Vicks- burg, Mississippi, is today lying under seven inches of sleet and is shivering under unprecedented temperatures. Telephone and telegraph communities tions are greatly demoraliZed through Louisiana and Arkansas, an almost un, broken blanket of snow covering the northern and southern sections. In some districts the mercury has dropped to twenty degrees above zero
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
GREAT QUAKE ISRECORDEDM
 THE PACIFIC
Instruments Indicate a Big Disturbance
 Somewhere TIDAL WAVES HIT HIL0 Much Damage Done on Hawaiian Islands,
 Many Killed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Seismo- graphs at observatories throughout the country have recorded tremen- dous earthquake shock which oc- cured somewhere at point various ly estimated to be about five thou sand miles from Washington, on Sat urday, but in direction that has not yet been ascertained. At the University of Washington the opinion is expressed that the disturbance centered at the Aleutian Islands, where severe volcanic activity has recently been reported. The shock is one of the greatest ever recorded by the instruments.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
REPORT COMING IN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. - Advices from Ambassador Child, the American representative of the Peace Confer ence, reporting the details of the rup- ture between the Turks and the AL lies, began arriving at the State De- partment today, but pending the com plete report there was no disposition in official quarters to comment on the effect of the situation upon American interests in Turkey. ..
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
BIG LOSS IN CATTLE

BEAUMONT, Tex, Feb. 5.--It is estimated that twenty-five per cent of approximately 26,O00 cattle, which have been on the open ranges in Jefferson County, have been lost as the result of the cold weather of yesterday and last night. Statement to this effect was made today by Joe Boussard, local livestock raiser after his return from a trip of inspec tion to that district
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
ARMY MARCHES
 TO RECAPTURE CITY CANTON
Suns Troops Advance On Capital; Bloody
 Battle Feared

CANTON, Feb. 5.-Marching to re- claim the city of Canton for Dr. Sun Vat Sen forty thousand troops under the command of General Hsu Lsung Chi were reported yesterday to be marching toward the city. The war ships of foreign nations are anchored in the harbor to be ready to protect their nationals. It is believed that sanquinary battle is imminent
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
PRESIDENT READY
 TO SUBMIT TERMS
 OF DEBT AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.--A state ment prepared by President Harding asking approval of Congress on the details oi the plan for the refunding of the British war debt, agree upon by the British and American Debt Commissions, will probably be sub. mitted tomorrow l. is expected that the Presidents con,'nunicS.'l"1 will be accompanied by an urgent request that the agreement be ap' proved witlout delay.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
BRITISH ENVOY SAYS
 WILL SUBMIT PLAN
 LOWER TREATMENTS

GENEVA, Feb. 5.-That he will submit next Friday to the Arma- ments Committee of the League of Nations the draft of a treaty which will really guarantee the reduction of ornaments on the part of Euro pean nations, was the announcement made on Saturday by Lord Robert Cecil, who stated that such a docu ment would be submitted at the meeting of the Committee on that day.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
MINE FIFTEEN YEARS
 WITHOUT ANY RESULTS

GRASS VALLEY, Cal, Feb. 5.-The LeDuc Mining Company, operating a gold mining property near here, is believed to have set new record for sustained development work. The work is now in its fifteenth year without any ore extraction or finan- cial returns of any kind. None of the members who inaugurated the enterprise has withdrawn from the company
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
RANCHER MURDERS FAMILY AND SELF
 IN MAD ATTACK

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. B. R. R Haynes, a prominent rancher of this district, and until recently member of the State House of Represents tives, killed his wife and their two young children yesterday, after which he slashed his own throat. Haynes is believed to have committed the crime in fit of temporary insanity.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
ILL IN CALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5. -- David Rodgers, prominent ship-builder of Seattle, is seriously i'll at a hospital here, and his wife is recuperating from a recent severe illness at their home at Beverley Hills.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
RAIL STRIKE STEPHENS

DUSSELDORF, Feb. 5.-As the re- suit of new orders received from Der lin, issued to the employees on the railroads in the occupied area, the strike there has materially stiffened during the past 4S hours. The re- newed opposition to the French has dispelled the hopes of settlement, which have been prevalent during the past few days, with the return of many of the strikers to work.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
BOOTLEGGERS PAY
 MORE THAN SALOONS

LODI, Cal, Feb. 5.-Bootleggers are now paying more money into the city treasury than did the licensed saloons preceding prohibition. Fines collected in this city during 1922 for bootlegging amounted to $4,9S2, while the saloon licenses in 1919 totaled $4,S00.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
EMPEROR'S UNCLE .
 DIES OF APOPLEXY

TOXIC, Feb. 5. - Prince Sadanari Fushima, Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal and uncle of Emperor Yoshohito, died today from the effects of the apoplectic stroke with which he was seized few days ago.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
FOUR KILLED MANY HURT IN
 SERIOUS FIRE

WICHITA, Feb. 1.-The Getto build- ing, one of the landmarks of Wichita, was completely wiped out by fire today, as the result of which four per sons are believed to have lost their lives and thirty others received serl- ous injuries, from the effects of which some are not expected to survive.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
PASSENGERS ESCAPE DEATH BY MIRACLE
 IN TRAIN WRECK

OMAHA, Feb. 5.-A miraculous es- cape from death and serious injury was the experience of passengers and crew on train Number Fortytwo, of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, today, when three rear cars of the train swung off the track, as the re- suit of broken rail. The train was brought to stop, but investi- gation proved that no one was hurt
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
FRENCH PUSH ON

DUSSELDORF, Feb. 5. - Presum- ably as a penalty for the Germans interference with the international train service between Paris and Prague, the French occupation of Ger, man territory was extended today to the districts of Offenburg and Ap' penwier.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
ALASKA PIONEER
 DIES IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Feb. 5.-Truman H. Heath, a pioneer of Alaska, died here Friday, at the age of sixty-four years. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
BRITISH CABINET
 IN URGENT SESSION

LONDON, Feb. 5.-On arrival here today from Lausanne, following the collapse of the peace negotiations, Lord Curzon, the British delegate to the Conference, went immediately to an urgent meeting of the Cabinet which had been called to consider the crisis in the Near East situation.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
FORMER BANKER GOES ON TRIAL ON
 CHARGE OF FELONY

SEATTLE, Feb. 5.-J. E. Chilberg, formerly president of the now defunct Scandinavian American Bank, was placed on trial today charged with felony. The indictment accuses him of borrowing s1,139.O6 from the bank without authority.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
PICTURE STARS ENGAGED

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5.-Official announcement was made yesterday of the engagement of Harold Lloyd, the motion picture comedian, and Mildred Davis, who has been his leading lady for the past three years. The news was given out by MT. and Mrs. How ard Davis, parents of the actress.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
BALL CLUB OWNER
 DIES FROM ILLNESS

DENVER, Feb. 5.-George ,Tebeau, a prominent ball-player and. until re- gently owner of the Kansas City fran chise of the American Association, died here yesterday after an illness of two weeks. s i"T
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
MORE OPTIMISTIC

LAUSANNE, Feb. 5.-The latest statement issued concerning the de- velopments incident to the Near East Conference is that the barley is not hopelessly wrecked, but is merely suspended or adjourned.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
NEGROES LYNCHED

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Feb. D. Lindsay G. Gilmore, one of posse of men who were in pursuit of two negroes suspected of robbery, was shot by the negroes on Saturday.. The fugitives were later caught near Hancock, at the Baldwin County line, and were lynched.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
SAAR MINERS STRIKE

PARIS, Feb. 5.-The coal miners of the Saar Valley, who turn out nine million tons of coal annually, have gone on strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-05
FISH QUOTATIONS

KETCHIKAN, Feb. 5.-Fish prices today: Fresh halibut, 14B cents and eight cents.
Evening star., 1923-12-18

named. Webb previously had been ex-
olerated by a White Plains grand
jury of suspicion in connection with
the death, September 25. of his wife
in a fashionable club at Rye.
During arguments today, John +.
Cohalan, representing three contes-
tants, charged Col. Howard T. Kings
bury, attorney for Webb, with con-
tradicting testimony he gave before
the surrogate last Tuesday.
Col. Kingsbury declared Webb's eX-
pressed intention to carry out his
wife's intentions Incorporated in a
previous will, disposed of the ques-
tions raised by contestants. He in
sisted the will intended not a trust
but a straight devise.
Contestants are s. Jennings Cor
man, Mrs. Webb's father; S. jennings
German. jr, her half brother, both of
Bridgeport, Conn; William T. Hun
ter. jr., Edmund S. Hunter and Mrs.
Irene Augusta Derbyshire OF Devon.
Pa, all cousins.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
FINAL FIGHT BEGUN
ON GOULD ESTATE
Eight Mail Sacks of Deposi.
tionS Will Be Read Into
Record of Trial.
Nv the Associated Press.

Dy the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 1S.-De-
sccndants of Jay Gould. one-time
farmer boy and blacksmith's book
keeper. who controlled d half dozen
railroads at his death in 1892, yes
tcrday began the final phase of
long -drawn-out legal fight which ulti-
mately will determine what is to be-
come of his $S2,000.000 estate.
The litigation is the outgrowth of
the application in 1917 by the four
executors of the railroad nragnate's
estate for an approval of their ac-
counting. It's filing was the signal for
iuuumerable legal controversies be-
tween counter claimants, interviewer
with fraud and mismanaGe ement
charges against George j. Gould. who
recently died in France, and who was
his fathers principal executor and
manager Of his business interests
after his death.
Numerous affidavits had to be talk
en-; dispositions were necessary Tor
Gouids in various parts of the word
and other legal complications delayed
ultimate steps toward settling the
estate until thirty-one years after
Jay Gould's death.
Todays hearing, begun before a
AoLetet. ~ obdpiS viii NOi'~iiiHN So
many weeks
More than fifty heirs, some bearing
names long included in European no
biiity lists. were represented. The
interests of many of the second and
third generation remain to be threSh-
ed out. Frank 7. Gould and his sister,
the former Anna Gould, who married
the Count De Cast ellane and who now
Is the Duchess de Tallyrand. led the
fight against the accounting. They
We're under age at the time of their
fathers death.
The three children Of Mrs. Guine-
we're Sinclair Gould. second wife OF
George ]. Gould, are on their way
here with their mother to watch their
interest. as their fathers estate also
IS concerned in the accounting.
There are eight mail sacks tlled
with documents to be read into the
record.
In considering the will of jay
Could. it was announced, the authori-
ties will be called upon to decide
whether the trusts established apply
To children born out Of wedlock. a.
alleged in the case of three children
cf Mrs Guinevere Sinclair Gould. The
,hildren later were legitimatiZed by
marriage
Tho netitionin" executors are Ed
win and Howard Could and Mrs. Fin
ley J. Shepard. the former Helen
could. Others who figure in the pro
ceedings include Iadv De"ies. Mar
iorie could prexel. Kingdom Could
,Tav Gould. son of George J. Gould:
Edith Could Wainwright, Anthony j.,
end Edith Il. DreXel. and GLORIA
Could Bishop.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
GOLD MARK QUOTATIONS
CAUSE BETTER FEELING
German Tradesmen Welcome Law
That Eliminates Long Rows
of Ciphers.

nv the Associate" Press.
PERLIN. December 1S.-f esterdaE
marked the official birth OF goio
mark figures on the bourse quota
lions list. The tradesmen for some
days have been eliminating the cum
hersome rows of ciphers from the
lists and the sight of the old-fash-
toned marks and pfennigs has stmu
lated a more cheerful feeling. IL
came as a sort of revelation. how
ever, TO find that under the new dis
rensation certain of the smaller Try
among the shares were quoted only
in nfennigs instead Of in billions or
marks.
A law to compel the traders to
keep their books and balance sheets
in gold marks from January ] Will
lie enacted before the new year un-
der the governments emergency
movers Private companies hence
forth must have capital not less than
1000 gold marks and shares not be-
low 500. while the minima for limited
liability companies are 500 and TO-
respectively.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Arrow Hdkfs., 4 f

Mems Superior Quail
ity Arrow Handker-
chiefs, laundered soft,
ready for use, and put
up in sealed package
Mems Dept.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
RESERVES DECISION
ON $1,50O,OOO WILL
Surrogate Considers Arguments of
Counsel in Contest Over Mrs.
Webb's Estate.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 1S.-Surro-
gate Foley yesterday reserved de-
cision on arguments of counsel for
contestants Of the will of the late
Mrs. Gertrude German Webb that the
document, leaving an estate of
sI.500.000 solely to her husband,
Charles Webb. was invalid because II
contained an Intellectual trust.
Counsel for the defendants de-
clared the ten-line will. accepted by
jury verdict last Wednesday as
being Mrs. Webbs last will made
without undue influence on her hus-
bands part, attempted to create Il
trust and as such was invalid be-
cause specific beneficiaries were not
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Mems Gift Shirts

The big Dollar Xmas Shirt Sale goes
nlerrily on with thousands OF perfect
shirts from noted makers. Plain colors
and fancy patterns. First Floor, in the
Rear)
Evening star., 1923-12-18

nurse. Tho latter soon returned to
America
Mrs. Hrghes leased an eccentricalIy
furnished Chinese place at the edge
of the city. but shortly after moving
in became i'll and Respondent. She
remained isolated for days until her
servants revealed her plight. Friends
Immediately had her removed to a
hospital. Upon her recovery she de-
parted for Paris via the Suez canal,
intending to make a number of stops
on the way
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Children's Land of Liberty.

William McAndrew in Worlds Work.
John Beverage of the Omaha schools
recognizes that we must train the
children to understand what the
liberty the children sing about really
means. Teacher Belle Harding
brought to her principal weird pro-
duction showing this. The childre''
had been asked to write and illust"
a composition on "A Land I'd Like to
Live In" This child has chosen to
live in Tissofee, not in Tomasee, nor
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Thrift Is Poorly Rewarded.

Taxi drivers must keep on the move
in London. especially when crossing
Jondon bridge One recently spotted
a sixpence on the roadway and
stopped his machine long enough to
hop out and get it, His pause to pick
mn the coin resulted in traffic jam
promptly fined 80 shillings for his
thrift.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Apples Breathe Like Humans.

Scientists have found that apples
breathe just as human lungs do. An
apparatus has been perfected by
which the taking in of oxygen is
ment having been performed with
the seeds of Newtown pippins. The
seeds, In addition TO taking In oxy-
gen. give off carbon dioxide.
Evening star., 1923-12-18

| on the Swanee. but in Tfssofee. for
cnnre there y, you could do as you liked; YET
what you wanted and play wha@ yot9
wished. Mrs. Harding was curioatN
| What is this country of TissofeeT
IT'S what we sing about, Ny County
Tissofee Sweet Land of Liberty"
Evening star., 1923-12-18
NAMED ACTING MAYOR.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, December lS.-Acting
Governor General Gilmore has ap-
pointed Santiago Artiga to be acting
mayor Of Manila, following the dis
approval by the Philippine senate
of the nomination Of Geronimo S .lti-
ago, made by Governor General Wood
November 10.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Surprise Sewing
Bouquet

A Cluster of Artif-
cial Flowers, durably
mounted and contain
ing thimble, needles,
bodkin, snap fasteners,
crochet silk and other
sewing needs. A rovel
gift.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
JAILED MYSTERY MAN
WANTED IN NEW YORK
Warrant Sent to Indiana After
Canadians Doubt His
Identity.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AURORA, Ind, December 1S.-Police
Of jamestown, n. Y, yesterday added
another angle In the mystery Of Lorenzo
r. Farley, alias Jack e. Feaston, who
is being held here. by forwarding alleged
identification and a warrant for his
transfer to New York. where a charge
Of attack with murderous intent has
been filed against him.
Farley has been In jail here awaiting
action of Canadian authorities. who
now express doubt regarding his real
identity. The suspect first was Jailed
as George Norton, wanted at London,
Ontario.
The Aurora prisoner has marked
physical disability which does not check
with police records at London. Police
Chief ]. C. Elliott. London, arrived to-
day to take over the suspect, but hesi-
tated to do SO because of doubtful
identification. He said he believed the
man was not Norton, but added that he
could give no definite opinion.
JAMESTOWN. N. Y, December 1S.-
Lorenzo +. Farley, held by police at
Aurora. Ind, is wanted here for the
holdup of a truck driver in 1920. With
two compa Mons he is alleged to have
robbed the driver Of SIS.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Ash Trays, Choice

Four kinds. ideal
gifts for the smoK ,r.
Some are OF FURNISHED
metal, others of dull
metal lined with glass,
others are Of glass
trimmed with nickel or
metal.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Christmas Economy for All!.
Mems Boxed
Knit Ties
2 for ST.

4 hundred beautiful patterns.
Also at this price are flowing
end Silk Four-in-hands in great
variety.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Toilet Waters, Choice

Always acceptable. n
Colgate's, Melba. Hud-
nuts, Mavis. Oak'cy's
and Wrisley's Toilet
Waters.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Fountain Pens

Mems and Boys Re n
liable Fountain Pens, b
with l4-kt. gold points.
Self filling and non
leakable. -
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Jewelry, Choice

Quality gifts at low
cost. In the assort-
ment are Beads, Brace
lets, Fancy Combs,
Scarf Pins, Cuff Links, Z
Bar Pins, Gold-top
Penknives, Baby Pins
and other articles.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Sheeting Cotton, S Yds.

Heavy Quality I'm
bleached Shecting Cot
ton that soon washes
white. 5 yards make a
double-bed sheet.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Chamoisette Gauntlets

Kayser Chamoisette n
and Wear Right Suede b
Fabric Gauntlets, with
embroidered backs. n
Popular shades. -
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Turkish Towel Sets

Boxed for giving. The set CONSISTS OF
large Turkish bath towel and wash
cloth, embroidered in colors. Sensible
gifts.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Infants Bath Robes

Our Regular $1.25 n
Bath Robes, of fluffy, -
felted cloth. in pink
and blue with white
collars. 4
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Burson Hose, 3 Prs. for

Womens Burs n
Seamless Hose. in D
heather shades. Slight
seconds. but not a bit
hurt. "a
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Cutex Manicure Sets

Dainty gifts. Cuticle d.
Remover, Liquid rol- b
ish, Powder Polish,
Orange Stick and I'm
cry Boads, in gift box. -
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Huck Towels, 8 for

Soft, firm, absorbent q
quality. in sizes l7x4, 4
made with fast-color
rcd borders.
Evening star., 1923-12-18
Manicure Sets, 3 for

Five-piecc Manicure a
Sets. with ivory-like
handles. Why not buy
three for those you i'll
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