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V LI ME ONE. NUMBER TWENTY-THREE CORDOVA, A l AHKA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1914 PRICE TEN CENTS.
S ENT HAS MADE NO CHOICE OF ROUTE
BRITAIN WANTS GUARANTEE AGAINTS TRANS-SHIPMENTS
WASHINGTON. Dec. 30—Orders
have been issued for all federal troops
now in the Colorado strike zone to be
ready to leave a' any time. It is ex
pected that the troops will be with
drawn within a day or two, it having
been decided at a conference a few
days aco between President Wilson,
Governor Ammons and Governor-elect
Carlson bat the necessity for the
maintenance of soldiers had been re
moved by the vote of the miners to
declare the strike off.
EVERYBODY IS GOING
OUNCE
To those who have attended the
dances given by the Cordova Eire De
partment in former years little need
be said regarding the enjoyablenees
afforded by these annual events, for
the department has gained an enviable
record in this respect. This year's
dance, to be given in Eagle Hall on
New Year’s Eve will maintain the high
standard set by former affairs, and, in
fact, every effort is being put forth
and no expense spared to surpass
them. A committee of six has been
busy for several weeks preparing for
the event. The hall has been hand
somely decorated along the lines o(
last year’s decorations, with some ef
fective innovations. The programs,
which will be given to each lady at
tending, are something out of the or
dinary, and will make an attractive
souvenir. In keeping with the rest of
the arrangements, the music will be of
the best, Clayson’s orchestra of six
pieces having been engaged. Promptly
at midnight confetti and horns will be
distributed that all may give a fitting
salute to the New Year.
East, but not least, refreshments
will be served, such as will meet with
the approval of the most fastidious.
Already a large number of tickets
have been sold, but there is still a few
more that may be had. Have you got
yours? Everybody is going and you
better join the crowd.
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MARIOSA ARRIVES AND
SAILS FOR WESTWARD
The steamer Mariposa arrived from
the south at 12:30 this morning, bring
ing considerable cargo for Cordova
ft
merchants. She sailed for the west
ward about 4:30. Following are the
passengers on the Mariposa for Cordo
va and westward points.
Cordova—Mrs. F. A. Stevens, Carl
Manlo, Mrs. P. Fimot, J. It. Gibson
and four second class.
Valdez—W. H. Brogan, E. R. Mc
Farland and 1 second class.
Latouche—J. A. Murphy, Mrs. J. A
Murphy and two second class.
Seward—Two second class.
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" ' CATHOLIC CHURCH
SERVICE FRIDAY
New Year’s Day, Holy day of Obli
gatlon, and first Friday of the month
Mass, with exposition of the Illessei
Sncrament, and Communion of Re
paration, 9 a. m.
W. A. SHEPARD, S. J.
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Fred Tracy left on the Mariposa t<
the westward.
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Fresn shlpmenLs of corn on the col
at Kinney’s
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SRATTLR, Dec. 30—Ashman Brown, Washing
ton correspondent of the Seattle Post Intelligencer,
in a communication to that paper, published today,
says that neither President Wilson nor Secretary
Lane made any decision either on the routes of the
government railroads in Alaska, nor where* the* term
inals will be*.
President Wilson informed the* correspondent
that he* had not given any thought te> these* points or
other epu>stions in connection with the railroad, and
was waiting feu- a report e>f the* Alaska Rngine*e*rin*'
Commission before* doing so.
It is believe <1 in Washington, the* ce»rresponele*nt
states, that the* goveunnunt is considering the* taking
over of the Copper Rive*r & Northwestern railway,
the Alaska Northern and the* Tanana Valle*y line*s,
but an early decision on tins point is not looked for.
BEILIN BLAIS ALLIES HAVE
ABANDONED FLAN DF A
GENERAL ADVANCE
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LONDON, Dec. 30—In the western arena the al
lies still claim slight gains, but the offensive move
ment against the German front lias noticebly slack
ened. This letting up in the number and severity
on the attacks has load Germany to declare in her
official bulletins that the allied advance is a failure,
and has been abandoned. Military experts here,
i however, declare the spasmodic attacks at scatter
| ing points by tin* allies has been nothing more than
| a feeling out of the weak points of the German posi
j tion, and when the time is ripe for the gigantic move
ment, which it is admitted has been fully out lined,
the heaviest attacks will be directed against these
points.
BRITISH SEIZE VESSELS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30—A dispatch received
here states that the British authorities have held up
the Swedish steamer Now Sweden and the Norweg
ian steamer Sorlund, carrying copper from New
York to Stockholm, and will detain them as carrying
contraband of war.
The steamer Carolyn with the first cargo of cot
ton for Germany was passed promptly by the British
authorities at Falmouth.
LONDON, Doc. i?0—A frank discussion of the
American note of protest against the interference of
American connnnierce by (treat Britain, by British
oflicials shows that they regard the note as friendly,
and express the belief that the differences between
the I'nitul States and Great Britain can he satis
factorily adjusted.
It is admitted, however, that the settlement of
the questions involved, much hinges on the effective
efforts of Holland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden to
prevent cargoes, consigned to these countries, being
trans-shipped to Germany and Austria. Until
stringent regulations along tbest* lines are enforced,
there is little hope held out by the British govern
ment for relaxation in the matter of searching
American vessels to Italy since that nation has effect
ively stopped Lans-shipments to German and Aus
tria, unless !' re appears to be special reason to sus
peet fraudh m consignments. It is suggested that
the United St at s government guarantee the honesty
of hills of lading and enact strict regulations pro
vidiiTg for the severe punishment of fraud.
LONDON, Dec. HO—The press of (his city today
unanimously points out the friedlincss of the note
protest, received trom the l nitcd States, regarding
the interference of British warships with American
shipping, and expresses tin* belief that a harmonious
understanding will be arrived at. The cabinet is in
session today and is discussing the American note.
SOLDIERS RESORT TO FISTS
PARTS, Dec. HO—An official bulletin issued this
afternoon states that the operations north of Lys
have been attended with great hardships because of
the cold and stormy weather. Both sides are suf
fering alike, and in some instances the liquid mud
has gotten into the breeches of the rifles, making
| shooting impossible, and the men have fought with
the butt ends of their muskets, and in some instances
with their lists. As a consequence tin* fighting all
along the line has been of minor importance, neither
side having made any gains.
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ATTFMPT TO MCE
LONDON, Dec. .'?()—Advices from Poland state
that the Russians still continue to hold the German
main army in check, and at the same time harrass
the Austrian army which has been filing back across
the Oarapathian mountains in Galicia. On the
banks of the Bzura river, west of Warsaw, the Ger
mans have sacrificed thousands of men in their mass
ed attacks upon the Russian position, as they did in
Belgium, on the Yser, in the attempt to push on to
ward Galiais. It is claimed that the Germans, des
pite desperate attacks have been unable to make anv
progress, the Russians repulsing every attack.
[ I ST. GEORGES FROM
WHICH KK DRIVEN
BFKLIN, Dec. 30—An official bulletin issued by
the war office today states: “We are still fighting
to regain possession of the hamlet of St. Georges,
which we were compelled to evacuate on account of
a surprise attack by the allies. Cold and severe
storms have caused damage to positions on both
sides in Flanders and in France.” Slight fighting
is recorded at several points in France without ma
terail gains on either side.
LONDON, Dec. 30—The Archbishop of Canter
berry, in a New \ car’s letter addressed to the laity
and the clergymen, makes a fervent appeal to all men
capable of bearing arms to enlist in the army to fight
against tin* Germans. The archbishop says that it
is the duty of every man to respond to tile call to
arms, as the very existence of the nation may depend
upon the response given to the call for men to de
fend the country.
HI «0t SLIGHT CIS
PARIS, Dec. 30—An official bulletin issued by
the war office today records some fighting along the
line', with slight gains near Nieuport, in Belgium.
At other points tin* Germans assumed the offensive
; v! attacked the French posit ions, but were re
pulsed.
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WASHINGTON, Deo. 30-Speaker
Clark, of the House and President
Wilson today held a long conference
on the legislative program. The
speaker informed the President that
he expected the ad-nlnistra ion pro
gram to be finished without the neces
sity for an extra session of congress.
He said that he expected the Woman i
Suffrage bill to come :o a vote on
January 12.
President Wilson and Speaker Clark
did not discuss the presidency, the
question of the candidate for the
Party in 1916 not having been brough
up. Speaker Clark declared that he
wood not be a candidate.
m COPPER RIVER
- DISTRICT IS GOOO
1. N. Nash, the well-known mining
engineer, who spent some time in the ,
vicinity of McCarthy during the past
summer and fall, says the mining out
look for the Copper river valley is
very bright, according to an interview
published in the Juneau Dispatch.
Tie says:
“The mining resources of that part
of the country," said he, when seen in
the lobby of the Occidental hotel, “are
looking better all the time.
“McCarthy, near the end of the line,
is getting to be quite a lively place.
That is where the trail starts to go
over the glacier to the Ohisana dig
gings, and it is the supply point for
the new placer district near the head
waters of the Chitina river, besides
the nearest point for the hydraulic
plants wihich operate every summer
under the direction of George Max
ICsterly, Howard Rirch and others.
"I’ractically all observers agree that
there is a great future for that part of
the country. When the coal is opened
it is expected that the cost of opera- .
tlon will be lessened and better times
and a larger volume of business will
naturally follow.”
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Big Mail on Mariposa
The mail which arrived on the
steamer Mariposa was an unusually
large one, and brought a number of
belated Christmas gifts, which were
none the less appreciated by those re
ceiving them on account of not reach
ing here before the festal day.
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Good Man for the Place.
Phil Holland, formerly of Cordova,
is now employe of Uncle Sam at Nome,
■vhere he is filling a opsition as deputy
United States marshal.
Our Climate Changing.
The Japanese current must be get
ting in its work ou our climate, and if
J. Parry was here now he would
advocate advertising Cordova as a
winter resort for the people in the
states who are suffering from the cold.
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Cerney Loses a Horse
(Varies Cerney, who recently left
here to go prospecting on the head
waters of the Chitlna river, met with
■ ome hard luck after leaving Mc
Carthy with his outfit. The first day
out the team upset and he received a
ducking in the creek and a little later
one of his best horses was drowned
while crossing a stream.
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Printing Worth While.
If you want printing of any kind you
ctt nseoure the best results at reason
able prices at The Hally Times office.
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DEAD AND WOUNDED AT ARRAS.
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Photo by American Pres** Association
German Ped Cross workers are here shown at work on the battlefield of Arras
Cards announcing the marriage, in
Seattle, of Miss Minnie Pinkelateln,
of this city and Alexander J. Goldman,
of Seattle, were received by the many
friends of the bride here today. The
ceremony was performed on Christ
mas day. The young couple will re
side in Seattle, in which city Mr. Gold
man is the representative of the Great
Western Smelting & Refining Com
pany, and will be at home after Jan
uary 10 at the Hotel Herald, where
they have taken apartments.
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PROMINENT MINING MEN
GOES TO LATOUCHE
i J. A. Murphy, the well known min
ing man, accompanied by Mrs. Mur
phy. were passengers on th eMariposa,
i for Hatouche where Mr. Murphy Is in
terested in valuable copper propertle.
B. Murphy, one of the old-timers
)f this section, came up from Juneau
.m the Mariposa and wil remain here
for a time looking over the situation.
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The Northwest Mining Journal says
that J. E. Berry, a mining man of Cor
dova, was a recent anftvnl In the Spirit
city.
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“Moose" Johnson, who organized
he Cordova lodge of Moose, is now
on Ills way outside from the interior,
and will soon visit Cordova.
FIND COAL IN
IDF ROBY DISTRICT
What appears to be an excellent
quality of coal was recently uncover
ed on Pooraian creek, in the Ruby dis
trict, at the bottom of a prospect hole.
There Is some difference of opinion
s; to he quality of the fuel, some pro
nouncing it to bo antracite and others
lignite. The coal is described as being!
ard and bright, and when tried In a
s'ove, gave very little satisfactory re
sults. George Hettle, the discoverer,
war sinking on the claim for the pay
streak. and obtained very unsatisfac
tory results from the point of view of
the gold miner. His find, however,
may prove a valuable one.
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Our prices on Sugar and other staple
Groceries are always the lowest, rail
at our store ami be convinced.
O'NEILL & SLATER Co.
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