The Cordova Daily Times
_V* >1 '1 MK l)XK- Xl NII’’I':|' -.iKi. CI'KIIOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1915.~ PRl6E TEN CENTS
RUSSIANS ADVANCE GALICIAN BORDER
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RACING DOGS OF
NOME, Sept. 25—A representative
of the French government is in this
city and has been purchasing Alaska
rsled dogs for the use of the French
army. The famous racing dogs of
Allan-Darling have been sold to the
foreigner at a top price and many
other well known dogs have been pur
chased. The Frenchmen has bought
about one hundred dogs altogether,
and they will be shipped south on the
first boat leaving here.
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RUSSIA
TOKIO, Sept. 25—Special advices
from Petrograd give importance to the
announcement that the Russian Trade
and Navigation Company of Odessa
has decided to give Japanese ship
building yards its first big order for
ther construction of several large pas
senger steamers. The Russian min
istry of trade and industry throughly
approves the decision of the company
as the beginning of an economical ap
proachment between Russia and Japan
which promises to have a great future
At the outset there will be ordered
eight first class ships for the Crimea
Caucausus line, after which the com
pany has in view an order for a second
group of steamers for is foreign ser
vice on lines which before the war
were in the hands of the Germans.
Heretofore there have been no steam
ers of Japanese construction among
the vessels of the Russian merchant
marine.
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CORDOVA IS FACING
A COAL FAMINE
There is a scarcity of coal in Cor
dova and in fact has been for the past
couple of weeks. The railroad com
pany has supplied the town with four
cars of fuel, from out the line, in order
to bridge over the shortage. It is
reported that at most but one more
car can be spared for local consump
tion, which will not last very long.
The freighter Seward leaves Seat
tle next Tuesday, but so far as known
she will bring north only explosives
^ and umber. The Latouche was also
i schedule to sail from the states next
week, but she was delayed in going
south, the exact date of her departure
is problematical, and a coal famine is
likely to result before she reaches
Cordova.
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Mariposa Here Tonigt.
The steamer Mariposa is due to ar
/ rive Srom the westward at 6 o'clock
this evening. She will be in port all
night, taking on 1,500 tons of copper
ore for the Tacoma smelter.
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Electric Light For Old Town.
The Cordova Power Company is ex
tending its electric light line to the
old town, in order to supply the resi
dens of that place with light.
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Nifty job printing at the Times.
CAPTURE GUNS AND PRISONERS
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 25—The position of the Russian arm
ies from \ lina to the Galician frontier has improved greatly the
past few days, and a notable advance has been made by the
Muscovites along almost the entire line in this section of the
front. The armies of the Czar won three distinct victories at
widely separated points, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy
and capturing guns from Maekensen, as well as taking many
prisoners.
Further north, where Hindenberg and General Russky are
opposing each other along the Dvina, the situation is not so
lavorable for Britain’s ally, as the Teutons have massed their
strength in this vicinity and are directing powerful attacks at
different points in the Russian line of defense. Berlin admits
that the Russians are desperately resisting the advance of
Hindenberg, and that the forward movement of the Germans,
is proceeding slowly. However, Petrograd has admitted' the
presence of Germans and much fighting at Smielien, which is
near Novo AlexandroskLand indicates that the approaches to
the latter town are in the hands of the enemy. Novo Alexan
drovsk is less than twenty miles from Dvinsk, and the dis
patches indicate that the fate of the latter town is doubtful.
Berlin claims to have already captured some of the outer de
fenses of the city and'Petrograd' has not denied it. With the
probable fate of the Russian capital in the balance, the Rus
sians can be depeneded upon to fight to the last before yielding
Dvinsk, as the chances of keeping possession of Riga would be
materially diminshed if Dvinsk is captured.
The Russians won a victory over the Germans east of
\ ilna. Another severe defeat was administered to the invad
ers north of Pinsk. In the vicinity of Lutzk, the Russians
scored heavily, retaking the fortress and forcing the Austrians
hack across the Stvr into the Pripet marshes. Mackensen’s
march on Pinsk was severely checked, whose army being
thrown back and forced to take their posietions on the west
bank of the canal. Further south, the Russians have kept
their grip on Lutzk and are pressing their advantage. It seems
assured that the Russians have gained the dominancv of the
fighting in the south and their control is gradually being
strengthened.
PETROGRAD, Sept. 25—The war office officially announc
(d this afternoon that the Russian southern army which cap
tpred the fortress of Lutzk, took four thousand German prison
ers and many cannon. The people of the capital received with
joy the first good news from the battle front that has arrived
in weeks, and hailed it as evidence of the value of the changes
in the leadership of the armies instituted by the Czar.
ATHENS, Sept. 2~)—It is generally believed here that,
war between Greece and Bulgaria is invitable. The reserves:
are obeying the mobilization order and business of all sorts is
being thrown out of joint, because of tin* men of the nation f
quitting their tasks. The mobilization is proceeding quietly,
without enthusiasm, and for the most part, the people seem be
wildered over tin* whole thing, as if they were not exactly
cognizant of what they are doing. Regiments have been leav
ing the city for the frontier almost daily, and' the crowds watch
them march past almost apathetically. No protest is heard
against the government,’and the people will heartily support
Venizelos and his cabinet in whatever action he undertakes,
but it would be untrue to state that the people of the country
are pleased about going to war. None of the tire and thrills
that shook the nation when the war with Turkey was declared
is evident this time. King Constantine, who has always been
opposed to his country mixing in the present war, has been
seriously effected by the sudden turn of affairs, and has been
compelled to remain in bod, his physicians being in constant
attendance.
ANTIIENN, Sept. 2.")—King Constantine and Premier Veo
izelos have reached a complete agreement concerning the steps
necessary to be take and those already taken in regard to the
mobilization by Bulgaria of her full forces for the apparent pur
pose of attacking Serbia. The measures demanded to meet the
Balkan situation have been fully considered and agreed upon
and their is no friction between the king and his advisers, as
occurred before the threatened entry of Bulgaria into the
European conflict.
Greece will maintain her treaty obligations with Serbia,
which include support by armed forces of the nation in the
event that Serbia should be the object of a declaration of war
by Bulgaria.
Dumba to be Recalled at Request Lansing.
WASHINGTON', Kept. 25—Negotiations between Secre
tary Lansing and Ambassador Von Bernstorff over the sinking
of the Arabic will soon be resumed. It is reported here that
Bernstorff has received several messages from his home gov
ernment which give the German opinion on the last American
note submitting additional evidence on the point as to whether
or not the Arabic was torpedoed by the submarine without
warning, and showing that the Arabic did not move to attack
the submarine at any time.
Bernstorff says that tin* chief obstacle to a full settlement
of the submarine question is tin* avowed policy of Great Britain
towards the submarines, and especially the efforts made by the
British admiralty to induce the merchant ships to ram the
submersibles when attacked', large rewards being offered by the
English government for such exploits. Bernstorff says that
British merchantmen must submit to visit and search before his
government can completely modify its submarine policy.
WASHINGTON, Kept. 25—It is believed here that the I
Austrian government misunderstood the tirst message delivered
to Vienna in regard to Ambassador Dumba. Now that Pen-1
field has told the foreign office that the Wilson administration
was not satisfied with Dumba being given a leave of abscence
but wished his absolute recall, it is believed that the request of
the government will be granted. If not, Dumba would have
been handed his passports by Secretary Lansing, but now that
contingency is thought to lx* unnecessary as Vienna will recall
her representative.
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Heavy Penaltities Imposed on Captured French Towns.
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AMESTEKDAM, Kept. 25—The factories of the captured j
city of Lille in France have refused to make sacks for the Ger
man army to lx* used in making breast works. Because of the I
refusal of the French factories to make the sacks, the sacks
were manufactured in Germany and the cost thereof, $75,000
was forcably taken from the town treasury. The manufactur
ers have been imprisoned for their refusal, but despite the re
pressive measures of the Teuton commander of the city, the
facories are still idle.
A fine of sixteen million dollars was imposed by Germany
for the delay of the people of the town in paying the penalty
of a hundred thousands francs daily, which was originally im
posed when the city was captured by Von Kluck. AH the
money and securities in the banks have been seized and are held
subject to forfeiture to insure the payment of the original fine
and the sixteen million additional penalty.
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Germany Outlines Its Submarine Policy.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25—Ambassador Penfield, the
I nitel States representative in Vienna, has been instructed by
the secretary of State to communicate to the Austrian foreign
office the wishes of this country that Dumba be recalled. The
\\ ilson administration feels so strongly about Dumba’s misue
of the courtesy of the American government by using an
American with an American passport to carry messages to!
Vienna, that they have decided not to be placated with the de-l
parture of Dumba on a mere leave of abscence, but will insist:
that his connection with the United' States be absolutely sever-1
ed, and that he be recalled.
British Warships Bombard Zeehrugge.
AM ESTER DAM, Sept. 25—Three British warships hrav
ed the dangers of the German submarines, and steaming ini
close to the Belgian shore subjected the town of Zeehrugge,
which the/Teutons have converted into a naval base, to a heavy
bombardment yesteday. The warships used their heaviest
guns on the city, and apparently much damage was caused,
although it was impossible' to ascertain the effect of the shells
definitely. While the bombardment was going on, the sea,
in the immediate neighborhood was patrolled by a flotilla of
torpedo boat destroyers for the purpose of warding off sub
marine attacks, but none developed, and the warships return
ed in safety to the fleet after completing their task.
SOLDIERS KILL
BROWNSVILLE, Sept. 25—Another
fight occurred between U. S. soldiers
and Mexicans across the Rio Oirande
yesterday. A brisk fire between the
parties was indulged in and two Mexi
cans, who crossed to the Texas side
were killed. Four to eight others
were slain while crossing the river,
or scrambling up the Mexican bank of
the stream. None of the Americans
were hurt in the fray. Disorders on
the border are occurring with Increas
ing frequency and the military au
thorities have reenforced the guards
of troops at the more important points.
All Mexicans crossing Into the Ameri
can side side except through the regu
lar customs offices are dealt harshly
with.
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MADRID, Sept. 25—The indications
i are that the subscriptions to the 150,
i 000,000 peseta loan, which failed once
I and which the Spanish government is
I again trying to float, though slow are
’ coming along satisfactorily. Last
week $1,709,980 worth of these treas
ury bonds were subscribed, making a
total subscription so far of $9,902,444,
leaving $18,082,556 of the issue still
left unsubscribed.
VILLA CAPTURES
BUTTLE
WASHINGTON. Sept. 25—The gov
ernment, through the State Depart
ment officially announced this after
noon that the forces of General Carran
za had evacuated the city of Cananea
Thursday night. The popular feeling
in this city has been in favor of VlTla.
and the near approach of the advanc
ing Villa troops caused the Carranza
commander to fear an outbreak. Be
fore evacuation took place, on Thurs
day afternoon, thousands of shots
were fired in the streets of the city
from concealed persons, against the
Carranza soldiers. Thirty persons
were killed. A detachment from Vil
la's army is expected soon to garrison
the city.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 25 -The steamer
Alameda sailed last night for South
western Alaska. Passengers booked
for Cordova were: C. Welch. Fred
Davies, C. McFarland, T. Harper, C.
Quinn, Geo. Bartlett, Jas. Robinson.
Mrs. W, McFadden, Max Webber and
wife. Mrs. Martin Lier and baby, Miss
A White and D. McDonald.