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Clean Up and Paint Up. It Will Promote Health and Prosperity
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__=___==_a__==ae!=___= ___ CORDOVA, ALASKA. MoM>A\, MAY n, PRICE TEN CENTS
TOWN OF DARDANELLES DESTROYED
PLEASING PROGRAM
BY SCHOOL PUPILS
Tickets for the school children's
entertainment, to be held at Empress
Theatre tomorrow night, are finding a
ready sale, and a large audience will
no doubt attend the exercises. An
excellent program has been prepared
and the scholars have been busy the
past few weeks rehearsing their parts.
The money realized will go into the
library fund.
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WORK FEDERAL
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The supervising nrchitect of public
buildings, of the treasury department,
has written Geo. C. Hazelet, trustee
of the Townsite company, to make
some additional surveys of the twelve
lots recently donated to the govern
ment for the erection of a $100,000 fed
eral building at Cordova. Engineer
A. J. Adams is performing the neces
sary work, and these surveys will be
sent to Washington.
This interest on the part of the
supervising architect would indicate
that there is a desire to at once begin
preparing the plans for the Cordova
building.
Under a ruling of the treasury de
partment work is to be begun on sev
enty-five public buildings during each
fiscal year, wnich begins June 16.
Cordova is fifty-third on the next list
and under ordinary circumstances the
construction would begin here about
January 1 next. Where titles are
not perfected that city loses its place,
but as Cordova has already made Its
transfer of the site and is now supply
ing all additional information required
the probabilities are that our posi
tion may be advanced and actual con
struction started on the building be
fore the end of the year.
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Hold Court in Seward
Judge F. M. Brown has made an
order calling a term of the district
court court in Seward on June 6th.
Only equity cases will be tried and
no jury will be drawn.
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WILL MEET
Just a few days of sunshine and the
lovers of the great national sport have
become thoroughly aroused to the
necessity of reorganizing the ball team
and also arranging for putting the
park in condition for the coming
season. The interest has taken root
with the result that a baseball rally
has been called for tonight, to be held
at the chamber of commerce rooms.
All who are interested in seeing Cor
dova properly represented on the di
amond are invited to attend the
meeting.
Practically the entire indebtedness
incurred in fixing up the grounds last
season has been wiped out, and ways
and means will now be devised for
enlarging the park and making such
other Improvements as are necessary.
It is also planned to erect a grand
stand, and by charging a nominal ad
mission sufficient fundB can be raised
to pay for this expenditure, and also
provide for the maintenance of the
team.
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LONDON, May 3—The Gallipoli peninsula,
which forms the European side of the straits of
Dardanelles, is described officially as being gradual
ly cut off from the mainland by the British land for
ces. The Turkish forces are now prevented from
retreating from the peninsula as the British have
thrown a cordon of troops clean across the narrow
strip of land. Neither can the Turkish troops on
the European side cross to the Asiatic side of the
straits as the allied' fleet dominates the waterway.
The main Turkish forces on the peninsula are with
ered between Gallipoli, at the further end of the
straits, and Maidos, in the straits, about two-thirds
of the way down the peninsula.
LONDON, May 3—The allied land forces are
progressing toward tin* Dardanelles narrows under
(lie cover of a heavy fire from the guns of the lleet.
I hi' naval guns are inflicting tremendous damage
upon the Turkish fortifications, and the town of
Dardanelles has been totally destroyed. None of
the attacking vessels have suffered any from the
fin* of the enemy.
TRAIN OF 25 CARS COPPER ORE
SUFFRAGETTE PAPER
MAKES REAPPEARANCE
LONDON. May 3—The Suffragette,
the weekly organ of the war, la mak
ing its reappearance. It will be edited
by Miss Christabel Pankhurst, who has
just returned from the United States.
For the present, the journal will
deal chiefly with the women's side of
the war situation.
FISHING BOATS
SUNK
ABERDEEE, May 3—A German sub
marine run amuck yesterday in the
Aberdeen Ashing fleet, within forty
miles of this city. Two Ashing boats
were torpedoed and sunk, with the
loss of both crews, while the subma
rine chased three others over twenty
miles before giving up the pursuit.
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Carnation Cream, 3 cans for 25c.—
$4. per case at S. Blum & Co’s.
The Copper River valley’s contribution to the wealth of the world, on the next steamer
sailing for the states, will be $345,650.
This represents a single shipment of copper glance from the Bonanza mine at Kennecott,
and the Mother Lode mine on McCarthy Creek.
The train that brought this ore from the interior to Cordova, over the Copper River &
Northewstern railway, consisted of twenty ft ve cars, and was hauled with foreign coal.
With the promised opening of the Bering River coal fields there will be nearly a hundred
more copper and gold quartz mines producing in this section
On.- of the largest single shipments of copper glance from the interior arrived here yes
Nortliwestern railway, and will be transportedterday afternoon, over the Copper River &
to the Tacoma smelter on tin* first steamer sailing for the south. The traiu consisted of
twenty-five cars, twenty-four from the Bonanza mine at Kennecott and one from the Mother
Lode mine on McCarthy creek. There were twelve hundred and fifty tons of ore, which
averages about seventy per cent copper.
According to the latest quotations from the states copper has advanced to 19% cents
}M*r I*.. im<1 is ll“‘ highest price this metal has reached for years, due undoubtedly to the
increased demand for copper bv the warring European nations. The value of this ore ship
ment from Cordova is $345,650, and demonstrates that with the promised'opening of the Ber
mg river coal fields and the construction of spurs to the scores of copper properties tributa
ry to this port, that the Copper River railway is the greatest tonnage route in Alaska.
There was unusual activity at the dock upon the arrival of this ore. Instead of allowing
it to remain on the cars, awaiting the arrival of a steamer, the saeks were immediately piled
up on the dock, thus releasing the cars, which were hustled back to the mines on this morn
ing’s regular train, in order that more shipments can be made. The Bonanza*raine is now
employing an extra large force of men, and an additional train is being run each week, dur
ing the summer in order to make prompt shipments of copper from the interior to Cordova.
With a stimulated copper market and the prospect of a branch line being built to the
Beiing River coal fields, the owners of the copper claims are optimistic as to the mining out
look. Cordovans also have cause for congratulation, as these results mean the establishment
of a smelter here, giving employment to a large number of people.
NO RUBBER EXPORTED
FROM GERMANY
AMSTERDAM, May 1—The export
of rubber is forbidden from Germany.
S A Dutch firm which recently ordered
two motor cars from Germany was
surprised to find that the wheels were
supplied with wooden tires.
IKE GOOD
WASHINGTON. May 3—Reports
from the agents of the verious federal
reserve banks throughout the coun
try show that the business outlook is
improving, and that business condi
tions generally are on the up grade.
The banking situation is such that
the authorities of the new banks feel
gratified with the showing they have
made. More money is coming into
circulation, and the activities of the
stock markets show that the investing
public has recovered from its attack
of parsimony.
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AMERICAN OIL STUMER AND THREE
OF CREW SUNK SCILLY ISLANDS
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
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NEW YORK, May 3—Three American citizens met their
death when a German submarine torpedoed and sunk the Amer
ican oil steamer Gulflight off the Scilly Islands. The dead
Americans are Captain Gunthier, Charles G. Short, the wireless
operator, and Eugene Chapanetta, a seaman.
WASHINGTON, May 3—The sinking of the American
steamer Gulflight, with the death of three American members
of the crew, is regarded here as a cry serious matter, which
overshadows the recent death of an American citizen when the
Germans torpedoed the Britis hsteamer Falaba. There is no
question but that representations will be made to Germany by
the state department, but the officials will wait for definite infor
mation before framing the note. There is an underground*
opinion here that the facts will disclose that the sinking of
the Gulflight was an accident and not premeditated. The
loss and damage, as well as reparation for the loss of life, will
be remedied by the German government.
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COPENHAGEN, May .‘1—The Swedish steamer Ellida,
carrying a cargo of timber from Helsingfors to Hull, has been
torpedoed by a German submarine in the North Sea. The
vessel sunk in three minutes, but the crew were picked up, af
ter succeeded in getting off in a small boat, by a Danish
schooner.
WALTON’S DISCIPLES
MAKE GOOD CATCH
Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Max
Ksterly, Geo. C. Hazelet, Dr. Council,
John Miller and Charles Crary char
tered a boat and went beyond Salmo
Point, where they enjoyed some ex
cellent fishing, getting a good catch of
black bass and rock cod.
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TREATS WAR
PETROGRAI), May t—There Is no
evidence of hostility to prisoners of
war in Petrograd. Hundreds of pris
oners puss through the capital daily,
on their way to places of confinement
In remote places In the empire.
A novel sight recently was a par
ty of 1,600 Austrians from Przemysl,
who were allowed to walk around the
city as tourists, being shown the prin
cipal streets and buildings. Their
bearing, especially that of the officers,
was cheerful. After a day spent In
sightseeing, conducted by their
guards, they left for the Interior.
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War Talk to Lodge Members
On Tuesday evening Rev. James L.
McBride will give a map war talk be
fore the Knights of Pythias lodge,
entitled “Commercial Results if Ger
many Wins."
1 A HIS, May 3—Reports have been received from the
parts of Alsace occupied by the French, that the Germans have
tiansferied to Metz all the objects of art they have found in
the cities that have been or are still occupied by them in
I ranee and Alsace. Different objects dating from the six
teenth century were, it is stated, taken from Hattonchapel and
Etein, some of them important statuary groups by Hichier.
At the foot of Hartman’s W'eilerkopf, taken by the French,
they are reported to have assemblel paintings, sculptures and
tapestries of the renaissance, including notably the celebrated
“Credence’’ by Hughes Nambin. These objects belong to the
estate of the Spetz family of French nationality. Many rare
porcelaines were also taken. All of thse articles were duly
inventoried by 1 rofessor Eeinliaas, before they were removed.
It is also reported that the “Crucifix,” painted in 1500
by Gruenewa, which was the jewel of the Colmar museum, has
also been removed.
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PLACED UNpiUTARYnULE
AMSTERDAM, May 3—The summoning of Carl Leib
knecht, the German Socialist leader, to serve in one of the Land
strum regiments in French Lorraine, has excited much comment
among his followers, according to Dutch papers. Leibknecht
is a member of tlie Reichstag, and is therefore exempted from
military,service while the Imperial Legislature is actually sit
ting, but his exemption ceases when the House adjourns, and
the military authorities have decided that henceforth he must
serve at the front for the whole period of the legislative ad
journment. The purpose of this, Leibknecht's friends as
sert, is to keep him away from contact with other Socialists
and under military discipline.
EASTERN STAR
BALL WEDNESDAY
On Wednesday evening. Cordova
Chapter No. 4, Order of Kastern Star,
will hold Ita first annual ball at Ra
gle hall, and the committee in charge
of the arrangements is leaving nothing
undone to make the affair a decided
social success. The members of the
chapter have been granted the privil
ege of inviting two guests, and these
invitations can be secured by mem
bers from Mrs. H. I. Lewis.
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Chitina has gone “dry.” at least ac
cording to an Interpretation of Judge
Brown's recent order regulating the
granting of liquor licenses in this di
vision, and notwithstanding the fact
that the "wets" of that town polled
the largest number of votes. TTnder
the ruling of the court a census has to
be taken to determine whether or not
the people where the application is
desired are in favor of the sale of li
quor. which requires a majority of all
the votes cast. The residents can
vote yes, no, or no opinion.
At Chitina Commissioner O’Connor
appointed Mrs. J. P. Rockefeller and
O. A. Nelson as census takers. A
lively interest was manifested In the
outcome of the vote, which resulted in
91 persons being polled. Forty-two
were for “wet," thirty-nine for “dry”
and ten had no opinion.
The official census of Seward lias
been received at the office of Clerk
of Court Arthur Lang and shows that
365 residents of the westward town
are in favor of the granting of liquor
licenses, while 105 voted against it
and 35 refused to make any declara
tion regarding their desires.
The official enumeration at Valdei
has not been completed, but a care
ful canvass by business men shows
that the town will vote wet nearly 3
to 1.
SUIT ’
The filing of a first mortgage on the
B'orilen building in favor of the Arc
tic Lumber Company, securing the
lumber company the payment of a
note for $2,500 with interest, marks
the termination of the well-known
lien suit brought by the Arctic Lum
ber Company against Borden and his
lessees two or three years ago. The
lumber company sought to enforce a
materialman’s lien against the build
ing, but the trial in the local district
court resulted in the dismissal of the
suit. An appeal was perfected to the
circuit court of appeals for the Ninth
circuit, where the decision of the lower
court was reversed about a year ago.
From this decision Borden applied for
a writ of certiorari to the Supreme
court. The application was denied a
short time ago. It was, therefore, up
to Borden to pay the lien, amounting
to upwards of $2,500, together with
costs aud interest. Altogether, it is
understood that there is approximate
ly $2,500 due from Borden, and the
mortgage mentioned covers part of
that sum.