The Cordova Daily Times
\ OLl MEj ONEJ. NUMBER 223. CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1915. PRICE TE1N CENTS.
NO MORE ATTACKS PASSENGERS
GERMANY WILL NOT TORPEDO NEUTRAL SHIPS
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PRIEST
WJ'-OSA, Minn., Aug. 27—Bishop
Pa^.jK Heffron, the leading Catholic
prelate of this section, was shot and
dangerously wounded today by a
Frenchman who had been a former
priest. The shooting affray took
place at St. Mary’s College. The as
sailant gave himself up to the police
after attacking the bishop, and so
far has refused to give any reason for
his act. The man appears to be nor
mal, and it is thought that the shoot
ing is an aftermath of the French
man’s removal from the priesthood.
Bishop Heffron has not yet recovered :
consciousness and his condition is
critical, although the attending physi
cians have not given up hope of his
recovery.
WINONA, Aug. 27—Later advices
from the hospital to which Bishop
Heffron was removed, state that the
physicians are now more hopeful that
the prelate will recover. Two shots
were fired by his assailant, one strik
ing him in the chest and the other,
lodging in his hip. An X-ray examin
ation has disclosed the position of
both bullets. The prisoner has been
examined by the police, and they be-1
live him to be demented. His name
is Father Lesches and he appears to
have a grievance against the bishop
because the latter did not give him a
desired appointment.
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WIFE AND THREE
CHILDREN ARE
SA8 FRANCISCO, Aug. 27—Mrs.
John J. Pershing, the wife of Brigadier
General Pershing and her three chil
dren were suffocated at their home in
Presidio last night when a night lamp
S',the library exploded. The accident
curred shortly after the family had
retired from the dinner table. Mrs.
Pershing at the time being engaged in
reading some letters from her husband
to their children. The explosion
started a fire and in some account
able way the stricken woman was un
able to escape from the room, when the
firemen came the four corpses were
discovered in the ro<0i hardly touched
M ,\ the flames. They had evidently
^been suffocated in the thick smoke
of the fire or been overpowered from
gas generated when the lamp ex
ploded. General Pershing is in com
mand of the United States troops sta
tioned at El Paso, Texas, and was im
mediately notified of the terrible catas
trophe. Mrs. Pershing was the daugh
ter of United Senator Warren of
JVvoming.
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The steamer Northwestern left
Skagway at 10 o’clock this morning
and is due here Saturday at midnight.
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The Admiral Evans sailed from Ju
neau at 9 o’clock this morning and
should reach Cordova early Sunday
morning.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
V ASHINGTON, Aug. 27—Von Bernstorff said today
that he believed the negotiation between his country and the
United States over the sinking of the Arabic would be com
bined with the pending negotiations over the Lusitania dis
aster, and that a submarine policy satisfactory to this country
would be announced shortly in Berlin. Bernstorff based his
conclusions on the official sateraent just issued from Berlin
by Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg, who said in no uncer
tain terms that Germany desired to retain the friendship of
America and would do everything possible to make amends if
their submarines were in the wrong. A dispatch has been
received by the State Department from Ambassador Gerard
which substantiates the statements of Bernstorff. President
Wilson will remain in Washington until the matter has been
definitely decided, and all disputed points have been agreed
upon. He still hopes to make one more visit to Cornish this
summer, and may be able to get away by the end of next week.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27—Bernsstorff called on Secre
tary Lansing this afternoon, to discuss the Lusitania situation.
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and it is believed now that the chances of satisfactorily adjust
ing that matter have not been destroyed. The German ad
miralty is still without an official report from the commander of
the submarine which sunk the Arabic. In regard to the Lusi
tania negotiations it is said that further notes are expected
from Berlin advancing the matter to such a point that Ger
many is expected to announce shortly that all submarine at
tacks on passenger carrying ships will be discontinue absolute
ly and definitely.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27—Ambassador Von Bernstorff
notified the secretary of state this morning that if an investiga
tion proved that the Arabic had been sunk without warning,
Germany would make more than a mere disvowal and would I
offer the fullest reparation to the United States and' the families
of the two dead Americans. Von Bernstorff assured Lansing
that if the submarine commander did violate his instructions
and attack tin* vessel as reported his government would make
him answer for it .and Germany to do all in its power to show
tlie 1 nited States that the act was unwarranted and a violation
of the express orders of the admiralty.
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TOKIO, Aug. 27—Japan has entered a period of volcanic
and earthquake activity. The violent eruption of Ml. Yakega
take in the Japanese Alps lias been followed by two eruptions
in the sea off the coast of Japan abut due south of Tokio and j
by a serious explosion of the volcano on the island of Kuwase
jima which lies 200 miles south of Kyushu. No loss of life is
reported.
The seismic movements under sea are absorbing scientist.1
Both occurred in the same general position and at intervals of,
about ten days. The first cast up masses of smoke, flame, lava
and rocks to the sky which falling to the suface of the ocean |
endangered passing ships and, according to these ships, caused,
the water to hiss and steam. Eye-witnesses use the word,
“terrifying” in describing the scene. The atmosphere became
landened with strange electrical flashes and currents. A bril
liant and beautiful morning was changed in a twinkle to black
and' fearful niglif.
This volcano was in eruption soen after the disaster at
Sakurajima in 1914. In 1808 a violent eruption occurred there
which killed two thirds of the inhabitants. The volcano is the
oldest known crater in the Kirishima range. Its activities find
a place in the ancient history of tin* Empire.
Prof. Fusakiclii Omori, the leading seismologist of Japan,
declares that the eruptions at sea, the explosion at Suwasejima
and the recent eruption of Mount Yakegatake indicate the be
ginning of a period of activity in the Fuji and Asama volcanic
ranges, accompanied by moderate earthquakes.
South Wales Coal Miners Again Strike.
LONDON, Aug. 27—Trouble lias broken out again be
tween the miners and mine owners in the South Wales coal
fields. The hopes of the government that Lloyd George had
succeeded in permanently cementing friendly relations between
the employers and employees received a rude shock when a
telegram from Cardiff announced that a strike was on. It has
been learned that thirty-five thousand men quit work this morn
ing. The men claim that the mine owners are not keeping the
promises made to the Minister of Munitions at tin* time they
went back to work and disaffection has been spreading among
them for the past week culminating in an open rupture this
morning.
LONDON, Aug. 27—It has been learned that the new coal
[strike in South Wales, was caused because tin* miners felt that
Walter Runeiman, president of the London Board of Trade,
i who was'acting as arbitrator to adjust the difficulties which led
lu|) to the first strike, was not making good on what Lloyd
i George had promised the men. The men returned to work on
being assured' by Lloyd George that certain reforms would be
put into effect as soon as possible and the strikers now. claim
that Runeiman has refused to make effective these reforms,
j Some of the demands of the men, including a wage increase
and shorter hours have been decided in favor of the men by
Runeiman.
Russia to Evacuate Last Fortified Position.
LONDON, Aug. 27—From press dispatches received today
from Petrograd it is believed that the Russian general staff 1ms
decided to evacuate the fortified position of Grodno. This is
the last of the forts constituting the Russian first line of de
fense, all the others having been captured by the advancing
J Teutons.
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PEI ROGRAl), Aug. 27—A report lias .just been published
here of a fight in the air between one of the giant Russian;
Sikorsky aeroplanes and three smaller German machines,
The big Russian plane was carrying out a reconnaissance
near Chelm at a height of 8,000 feet when it was attacked' by
the German aircraft, which used its machine guns.
The Russians fought at a disadvantage because less speedy
and sometimes unable to bring the full weight of her artillery
into action. She nevertheless was able to inflict serious dam
age on one of enemy, which ventured to approach too closely.
One of the Russian crew was wounded, and the Sikorsky
had several of its motors and one of its propellers put out of
action, besides receiving sixteen holes in its gasoline tanks.
Another of the crew had both hands frozen in endeavoring to
stop the leaks in the tanks at the great height at which the
battle was fought.
The Russian plane reached its base in spite of injuries
which would' have destroyed any other type of heavier-than-air
machines. *
Greece Favorable to the Allies.
ATHENS, Aug. 27—Greece and the entente nations have
concluded a trade agreement which brings the countries affect
ed into very close relations, and while not necessarily com
mitting Greece to aiding the allies in the present war, shows
that the policy of the Yenizelos government will be favorable to
the cause of the Allies and opposed to the central powers.
Public opinion throughout the nation is growing stronger in
favor of the allies daily, and it is felt that if the difficult matter
of bringing the Balkan nations into amicable relations can be
arranged, that Greece will send an army to assist the Anglo
French troops on the Gallipoli peninsula.
Coinage of Five Pfennigs Ordered.
BERLIN, Aug. 27—The German government has issued a
decree ordering the, coinage of five pfennig pieces.
Excessive Heat at Kartoum Is Deadly.
CARIO, Aug. 2(>-—The excessive heat at Kartoum, where
daily maximum temparature of 110 degress lasted for some
weeks, caused' directly the death of some members of the City
of London regiment stationed there. Now, periodic dust
storms rage in the Sudan to add to the miseries. When the
storm is in full blast, neither man nor beast can stand up against
it. It is recorded that in 1897 an entire convoy was suffocated
by one.
Fortress of Olita Is Evacuated.
BERLIN, Aug. 27—The war office announced officially
today that the Russians had evacuated the fortress of Dlita on
the Niemen river. Olita is located about thirty miles south of
Kovno.
British Vessels Bombard German Naval Base.
LONDON, Aug. 27—The larger vessels of the British fleet
bombarded Zeebrugge in Belgium yesterday. This port has
been used as a German naval base, and was the headquarters
for a large fleet of submarines and airships, which have made
frequent raids on the east coast of England. The bombard
ment accomplished considerable damage, as the harbor de
fenses were partly demolished, and their efficiency seriously
reduced. Several submarines were destroyed.
TEDDY ALE SAME
STORE
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 27—Ex-Secre
tary of State Bryan commented freely
today on the sensational speech made
by Roosevelt to the citizen soldiers
encamped in Plattsburg, N. Y. 3ryan
caustically referred to the actions of
Roosevelt, as resembling the gentle
ramblings of a bull in a china shop,
and emphatically condemned the fire
brand utterances of the Bull Moose
leader. He heartily approved the re
buke administered to General Leonard
Wood by Secretary of War Garrison,
anti expressed the hope that the peo
ple of the country would no v appreci
ate the wise admin?stratum of Presi
dent Wilson. He said in regard to the
various state militia encampments and
maneuvers that have been conducted
throughout the country in the past few
weeks, that “of late these training
camps had served more as mediums
for jingoes to orate about than as
fields of instruction in the art of war."
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27—Theodore
Roosevelt issued a hot statement this
ifternoon, violently condemning Sec
retary Garrison for the official repri
mand administered to General Wood,
ind contending that he alone was re
sponsible for the speech he made, yes
terday at Plattsburg. Garrison took
the matter of Roosevelt’s attack good
tiumorcdly and refused to do anything
more than joke about it.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 27—General
Cayranza has dcideed to move his capi
tal from Vera Cruz to Mexico City, and
the transposition will take place next
Sunday. Carranza is in full control
of southern Mexico and his troops oc
cupy the capitol, Villa having determ
ined to enter upon a guedilla warfare.
Carranza plans to establish his gov
ernment in full swing In the govern
ment buildings in Mexico City, and
will at once ask the United States for
recognition.
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The lighthouse tender Kukui will
place a buoy on the bar in the local
bay, recently found by the steamer
Alameda.
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This morning the fire department
responded to a call from Mrs. Kate
Rolf’s store. A case of gasoline com
ing In too close proximity with the
kitchen range. The damage was
slight.
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A. G. Mink, factory representative
of the Norris Safe & Lock Co., is in
town interviewing the local trade and
is meeting with considerable success
in selling his safes to business houses.
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