The Cordova Daily Times
_____ Only Afternoon Paper In Alaska With Associated Press News
VOLUME III. NUMBER 103. OT>KI><>VA, ALASKAItiKSDA V, APRIL 3, 191L ~ ■ PRICE TEN OOTS
PRESIDENT
ASKS FOR
AMthluAn bnlr
IS SUNK IN
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♦ WASHINGTON, April 3.—The ♦
♦ first American armed merchant- ♦
♦ man, the Aztec, to enter the war ♦
♦ zone was torpedoed by a German ♦ '
♦ submarine. Nineteen of the sur- ♦
♦ vivors were landed at Brest, and ♦
♦ twenty-eight are still missing. ♦
♦ Their rescue is doubtful, because ♦
♦ of a storm. The naval guard of ♦
♦ thirteen men was saved. ♦
Fin DROPS
DEAD WHILE
ONJTY
(Special to the Times)
VDIJ)BZ, April 2. — Ii. Graham, an
engineer employed by the fire depart
ment, dropped dead beside his engine
this afternoon, following an alarm of
fire. Apoplexy is believed to have
caused his death.
thirty-four' japs killed
IN CAS EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press )
TOKIO, April 3. — Thirty-four men,
including an engineering graduate of
the Imperial University at Tokio, were
killed recently by a gas explosion in
the Fushau coal mines in Manchuria
The dead included Taro Nakamuru.
the engineer, two other officials or
the company, seven Japanese and 24
Chinese.
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FREIGHTER KETCHIKAN BRINGS
BIG CARGO FOR CORDOVA.
The freighter Ketchikan, formerly
the Eureka, arrived at Orca at 9
o'clock last night. Captain C. 11. Mc
Mullen reports a fine voyage and that
the trip was made in less than six
days. Practically all of the freight
is for here, and includes a launch
and scow for the Deep Sea Pood Com
pany, six motor hoats for the Orca
cannery, 400 tons of merchandise for
Cordova, as well as 285 tons of coal
and 110,000 feet of lumber, 1,085 tons
of coal and 213,000 feet of lumber for
the railroad.
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EMPRESS’ JEWELS TO BE SOLD.
(By Associated Press)
BERLIN, April 3. — The Empress
has sent her private jewels to a neu
tral country to be sold, and are valued
at a large sum.
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SPAIN IS AGAIN HERSELF.
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. April 3. — Condi
tions in Spain are again normal. Is
the report made by the Spanish am
bassador.
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The steamer Alaska left Juneau at
10 o'clock this morning and will ar
rive here tomorrow at noon. She has
over 200 passengers and 1,000 tons
of freight for Cordova, and will be
in port a long time.
The steamer Alameda is due from
the westward about 6 o'clock this
evening and will remain In port some
time loading ore.
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♦ . WASHINGTON, April 3.—President Wilson last night asked congress to declare that a state of war is existing between the United States ♦
♦ and Germany, while the news of the submarining of the Aztec, the first American armed ship sailing into the war zone, with the loss of a num- 1
♦ ber of American lives, was being told from mouth to mouth in thefcapical. «.
1 The president appeared before congress in joint session at 8 p.m.. and asked the house and senate to recognize and deal with Germany’s Z
♦ warfare on America. The president said that war with Germany would involve practical complications with the governments now warring Z
♦ with Germany, including liberal financial credits. He urged the raising of half a million men and universal military service ♦
♦ President Wilson made it clear that no action is being taken against Austria and other nations allied with Germany. He preceded this Z
♦ declaration by dealing with the history of Germany’s submarine warfare, including its broken promises. The president said- ♦
♦ “The present German submarine warfare on commerce is a warfare against mankind; it is a war against all nations. American ships have 1
♦ been sunk and American lives taken in ways that it has stirred us very deeply to learn of, but the ships and people of other and neutral na- ♦
♦ *lona have been sunk and overwhelmed in the same way. There has been no discrimination. The challenge is to all mankind, and each na- ♦
Z tlT mus‘ declde for ltself how i4 will meet it. The choice we make for ourselves must be made with moderation of counsel and tempered ♦
+ judgment. *
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♦ WASHINGTON, April 3.—President Wilson sni.l that when lie addressed' the house at the end of February lie thought the armin- of mer ♦
Z C'Tt,m‘n WOU,<1 rrl,"».,S b‘‘ suff,e,‘‘1lt’ hut be now believes the only met.I is to strike tile submarine on sight, and strike before they have 1
Z a chance to attack a ship. Indignant Germany implies that the man placed to protect ships be considered pirates, and the president reeom ♦
♦ ,u,t w.“ decblr,‘a fate of war exists. This will involve eo-C*>era f ion with ..nteiite in the industrial and material mobilization and the f
♦ complete equipment of the navy, .‘specially for fighting submarines, immediately; also the addition to the army of half a million men. chose,, Z
« on the principle of universal liability to service, with perhaps subsequent additions to the forces. ♦
♦ There is no quarrel with the German people, only with a governm nt whirl, is not responsive to their wishes. This country has been sown Z 1
Z With spies representing that government, and America is ready to defend the world’s freedom with lives and fortunes. God helpiim there ♦
« is no other course open to the Imted States. ♦
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♦ , April rf.— lhe presKle.it golted tins morning and returned ;it an oarlv hour and remained in close touch with the senate 1
Z and house leaders. Resolutions declaring that a state of war exists la-tween Germany and the United States have heen introduced in both ♦ j
♦ houses, and will lie up for debate this afternoon. «
♦ -n ,S t,U>t ,Wl1.' al,lhonzed to increase’' • >t h the national guard and the regular army to war strength. This alone Z
♦ «,ve tl,e army ovw 700,(KK) men, besides .*>00,000 asked for in ^ message. The navy is already recruiting to war strength. _ ♦
♦ • ^ ASHINGTON, April 3. The senate toreign relations committee has approved the administration declaring that a state of war exists ♦
♦ "''l1,' (u:rn,a"y- 11 's »>r«ftically in tin- same form as introduced in both houses of congress last night. The vote was unanimous, except that ♦
♦ ol Senator Stone, of Missouri. *
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Z \\ ASHINGTf)N, April 3. Senator Latollette, by objection, forced the consideration of the war resolution over until tomorrow. Demo Z
♦ era ic leader Martin forced an adjournment to cut off Eafollette. Tip. senate is expected to act within two or thr.lavs. The leaders „f ♦
♦ tioth parties are disposed to pass appropriations and other war measures and then adjourn. ♦
♦ WASHINGTON, April 3.—There is sharp and focussing attention throughout the world' by President Wilson’s address in ihe present Z
Z aufoeiaey. Germany lias adopted and will make some curtailment in its plans, which is essential as a peace preliminary. The British and ♦
♦ blench ha\e repeatedK demanded capital punishment lor some leading German statesmen to whom the war is attributed. Austria Bid •
♦ gana and Turkey are anxious to negotiate for peace, but Germany dominates them, and will probablv force them back into line with the'.tand Z
J taken by the t inted States. J
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Z NEW YORK, April 3, Every policeman not on active patrol Inis rported for reserve dnlv. The customs guards have been increased at ♦
^ the piers where German merchantmen are moored. ' «
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« SEWARD, Apiil .>. Advices received by the Gateway I rota Secretary Daniels are to the effect that it is considered impractical at this ♦
J time to open a navy recruiting ottice in Alaska. Volunteers tor the tiavv will, therefore, report at the nnvv recruiting office in the Ameri- Z
: can Bank, Seattle. ' •
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UNIVERSITY TO
AID NATIONAL
CRISIS
(Special to the Times)
SEATTLE, April 3. — In case of war
between the United States and a for
eign power, the state university build
ings and grounds and the technical
skill of all its departments will be
offered to the federal government.
President Suzzallo has also been
empowered by the regents to make
a survey of the Btudents and alumni
in order to determine what technical
skill can be mustered.
In case of a crisis 810 university
students could be mustered In if they
could pass the physical tests, says
Captain William T. Patten, command
ant of cadets. At least 50 men at the
university would be available as offi
cers, says Captain Patten.
Specialists in all branches of engl
neering could be drawn from the de
partments of engineering to construe!
communicating lines, to repair trans
port cars, assist In the wireless sta
tlons, help solve the transportatloi
| problems and turn lathes In the shops
Several powder men and specialism
in sapping and fortification work
could be drawn from the school of
mines.
An ambulance corps of 300 could
possibly be drawn from the present
student body and the alumni, accord
ing to Dr. 1). ('. Hall, director of phy
sical education for men.
Dr. Horace G. Byers, head of the
chemistry department, has received
permission from the board of regents
to turn Ragley hall over to the lied
Cross Association for the purpose of
making many of the chemical com
pounds that would be necessary in
time of war and that could not be
bought on the open market.
The class in advanced surveying
under Samuel L. Boothroyd, profes
sor of astronomy, could be used in
tunneling, sapping, navigating the air
and water and in other work pertain
ing to highly specialized work.
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SEATTLE. April 3. — The busy
-housewife who cannot find time to get
away from pots and pans to attend
the Housekeepers’ Institute at the
state university during the week of
April 16, is a fortunate person if she
belongs to one of the women's clubs
throughout the state which will send
a delegate to the conference, thinks
Mary F. Rausch, assistant professor
of home economics in the extension
division, who has charge of the con
vention. I
ARMY KITCHENS
SUPPLYING
GLYCERINE
(By Associated Press)
LONDON, April ;t. — Britain’s army
kitchens today are supplying enough
glycerine, formerly wasted, to produce
the cordite necessary to fire ten mil
lion shells a year.
John \V. Hope, chairman of a mill
taiy committee on waste, made this
statement to the linked Press today.
Kngland has been teaching herself
and her allies efficiency in a great
many ways, and some or the most im
portant reforms have been introduced
by the military representatives who
deal with the use of waste bones and
fats from the camps.
"The fat contains about 10 per cent
glycerine; and this is sent to the
ministry of munitions. It amounts to
1.000 tons of glycerine a year. We
can supply the government with gly
cerine at the pre-war price of $297.50
a ton. while glycerine in the United
States is quoted at $1,200 a ton.
”We pay $150,000 a month to the
various units, each receiving Hb In
dividual check, which goes a long way
toward providing extra comforts for
the men.”
The system has been extended to
the base camps in France, and also
the navy, which in the past used to
pitch its waste overboard.
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COURT WORK IS DRAGGING;
CAUSED BY DELAYED STEAMER.
in the district court yesterday af
ternoon there was an argument by
counsel on the points of law in the
case of the United States vs. Steam
ship Alameda.
Citizenship papers were granted to
the following persons, after undergo
ing a rigid examination: Lars Saby.
John P. Ovik, Sigurd Hegland, Iver
Evjen and lrvan Suphellen.
The following additional Jurors were
drawn for service at the Cordova term
of court: H. I. O'Neill. E. O. Nor
gren, V. G. Vance, Charles Kitsman.
E. F. Pitman. W. W. Warner. Walter
Garfney, C. H. Game, Ed Rodee, W.
R. Lewis, J. J. Strigsve and F. A.
Jones.
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Henry J. Brandt, Station agent at
Chitina, came to Cordova on this af
ternoon's train.
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The Woman's Guild will meet on
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at
the home of Mrs. Rogers In the North
ern hotel.
EDUCATORS MEET
HT
JULY 7
PORTLAND, Ore.. April 3. — From
the little school house in the country
to the great university in the city, edu
cators and teachers will come to the
1917 convention of the National Kdu
cation Association, which begins here
on July 7 and lasts a full week. Am
ericanism and preparedness, accord
ing to word received here from Rob
ert J. Alev, of Oon», Maine, president
of the association, and in charge of
the program, will form the keynote of
the gathering.
Portland will he decorated in red,
white and blue for the convention, the
big municipal auditorium, where the
sessions will be held, will be hung
in national colors and speakers will
dwell on patriotic subjects.
Three northwest governors, James
Withycombe of Oregon. Krnest Lister
of Washington and Moses Alexander
of Idaho, have promised to speak. A
fourth governor, W. D. Stephens of
California, will be invited to make an
an address.
AUSTRIA WANTS
A CONFERENCE'
FOR PEACE
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♦ BI1UUN. April The pro- ♦
♦ posal of fount f/.ernin. the Aus- ♦
♦ trian foreign minister for a peace ♦
♦ conference by the belligerents ♦
♦ without requiring a cessation of ♦
♦ hostilities, apparently represents ♦
♦ the attitude of all central gov- ♦
♦ ertnnents. The proposal is sane- ♦
♦ tionod by Austria and its allies ♦
♦ and will shortly he formally ap ♦
♦ proved at i conference of high ♦
♦ personages in Berlin. ♦
SMALL VOTE IS
BEING POLLED
TODAY ,
The municipal election is taking
place today, hut no one would know
it from the fact that any interest is
being manifested by the voters. The
registration was unusually light, and
as there is hut one ticket in the field,
hut few ballots are being cast. The
judges in charge of the election are
Charles M. Kosswog, F. A. Anderson
and doorge Hibber. with C. O. dray
croft and drover llanneman as clerks.
The names appearing on the offi
cial ballot, under the title of the* Peo
ples' ticket, arc* K. K. Capers. Dr. W.
II. Chase. Dr. W. \V. Council. Hartley
Howard. H. I. O'Neill. \\\ L. Smith
and Jose*i h Stanton. The council
man receiving the highest vote will
be the mayor if the* usual custom is
followed, and the concensus of opin
ion is that this honor will fall to either
Dr. Counc il of Dr. Chase. The* only
candidate* for treasurer of the* school
hoard is Thomas S. Scott.
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FISHING GRAFT VICTIMS OF
SUBMARINES
(By Associated Press»
YMriDKX. Netherlands. April 3.
Germany’s proclamation of the ruth
less submarine war is deterring most
fishing craft from sailing, and several
of those that had put to sea have al
ready fallen victims to German sub
marines.
BRITISH MERCHANT SAILORS
COMPLAIN ABOUT PAY.
(By United Press)
BUENOS AIRES., April 3. — British
merchant sailors who visit this port
are beginning to growl seriously about
their pay. The Herald recently pub
lished an article signed “The Purser,”
which said, in part:
"Many officers and men in the Brit
ish merchant service feel deep down
in their hearts that there must l»e
something inherently unfair in a state
of things that drives up the capital
value of the ships wherein they serve
to fabulous heights, which creates
dividends that even the super-taxation
of war profits cannot reduce to nor
mal dimensions, and withal leaves sal
aries more or less where it found
them. It is gall and wormwood to
them/*