The Ci wdova Daily Times
VOLUME ONeT NUMBER 277. CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, NOV EMBER 1,1915.PRICE TEN CENTS.
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On Sunday morning at 8 o'clock
George Van Tassel was found dead in
bed at his hotel. He had fetired
about 10 o’clock Saturday night, and
in failing to answer the call next
morning the room was entered and lif«
found to be extinct. Coroner Medley
was notified and an inquest held, the
Jury consisting of Clark Byers. S. B.
Cochran, Hub Bollinger, J. V. Carter,
Art Holt and Walter Warner, who ren
> dered a verdict that death resulted
from apoplexy.
Mr. Van Tassel was an expierenced
boiler maker, having been employed
for a couple of years at the railroad
shops. He was about 40 years of age
and a brother-indaw of Red McGee at
Chitina. Henry Van Tassel, a well
known merchant of San Francisco, is
a relative of the deceased and he has
been communicated with as to what
disposition shall be made of the re
mains.
SMOKER WILE BE GIVEN
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The business men of Cordova will
tender the officers and crew of the U.
S. S. Prometheus a farewell smoker at
Eagle hall tomorrow night, who expect
to leave Corova on Wednesday. The
affair is being arranged by a com
mittee consisting of Dr. W. W. Council
Dr. W. H. Chase, Will Clayson, George
Dooley, Art Cloninger and Hub Bollin
ger. An interesting program will be
provided and the fun promises to be
fast and furious.
Cordova was fourtunate in having
our visitors with us for so long a
period, during which time many
friendships were formed and Cordo
vans feel that it is fitting that some
form of entertainment be provided the
boys before their leave taking.
ST LOUiS EDITOR TIRES
BF FIFE UNO SUICIDES
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1—Edward Pre
toriu^, publisher of the St. Louig
Times, committed suicide here today
by shooting.
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SEATTLE, Nov. 1—The steamer
Admiral Evans left here this morning
for Southwestern Alaska. Her Cor
dova passengers are W. Nearby and
wife, Mrs. James Brison, Joe Emperly
Peter Vachon, Mrs. Maitland, A. C.
Johnston; for Katalla, Charle Auer;
for Knik, Judge Munley, who will be
the new assistant district attorney at
Anchorgae, having been transferred
Valdez.
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E. T. Stanard left on this morn
ing’s train for Kennecott, where he is
installing the new leeching plant at
the Bonanza mine.
BUCHREST, Nov. 1—The fighting between the Serbians,
and Bulgarians in the Timok valley has reached an acute stage
and become desperate, with a decided victory tor the Serbians.
An entire Bulgarian regiment of infantry was almost destroyed,
only fifty members surviving. The public buildings and
barracks at.Widin, Bulgaria, are filled with wounded men.
S< )FIA, Nov. 1—Till- Bulgarian artillery is advancing from
Kniazevae and Perot and began the bombardment of the ex
terior fortifications at Nish.
BERLIN, Nov. 1—The Germans have captured the Ser
bian town of Kragujevatz, where a great arsenal is situated.
LONDON, Nov. 1—An expedition of two hundred thous
and Serbian-Russian troops has been started out, but the
destination is unknown, although the further bombarding of
Bulgarian Black Sea ports indicates that the allies, artillery is
preparing the way for the landing of these soldiers.
LONDON, Nov.l—The British troops in the Balkan states
are now entrenched with their Balkan allies .just across the
Bulgarian frontier, near Strumnitza. It is at this point that
the Bulgarians will likely receive their first hard blows from
the allies. The offensive movement of the Bulgarians, from
TJskub north to Daunbe has progressed so vigorously that
Serbia is able to fight only the rearguard actions of the Bul
garians, who menace Serbia more seriously then do the Teutons
in northwestern Serbia. The Bulgarians are also pressing for
ward to widen its communication with Hungary over the
Danube valley.
SALONIKI, Nov. 1—The French advanced positions in
Serbia covering Krivolak were attacked by a strong body of
Bulgarian infantry Saturday supported by two batteries. After
some sharp fighting the Bulgarians retired with heavy losses.
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SEWARD, Nov. 1—In the suit of the Alaska Northern
railway vs. John and Frank Ballaine, for the possession of the
townsite, Judge Brown, who has had the case under advisement
for several days, this morning rendered his decision, and de
cided on all points in favor of the defendants.
The Alaska Central road contended that it was its orgiiial
intention to take over the Seward townsite and that it was only
transferred to Frank Ballaine, who was trustee of the road, to
avoid the law preventing the company from holding it. Frank
Ballaine testified that he had built a house on lots in Block 25
in survey No. 72t! north in 1905, and that at all times after re
ceiving patent he had claimed and held the townsite himself
until in 1908, when he and John Ballaine had divided their
property, which had all been held by Frank, patent having been
issued in the latter’s name.
Ballaine also told of building houses on the south half of
the townsite, No. 726 south, one of which is now occupied' by
I)r. N. O. Schalaben. He further testified:
“From the time patent was issued no claim was ever made
bv the Alaska Central, the Tanana Construction company or
the Tanana Railway Construction company to any rights in this
townsite prior to the filing of this suit, and I still hold a large
portion of the townsite and have houses on both surveys, north ;
and south.”
Ballaine admitted that In* was trustee for the Alaska Cen
tral until Frost took control, but said that no taxes had been |
paid by the plaintiff on the townsite. He said that he had
ppid taxes this year amounting to $4,000, and taxes >ince in
corporation amounting ali told to $10,000; that John Ballaine
had paid taxes amounting to $15,000 or $20,000, and that ex
penses in connection with the townsite prior to incorporation
amounted to $10,000 to $15,000, and amounting to $80,000 in all,
all of which he and his brother had paid.
TO CONTINUE HIS EXPLORATION
FAIRBANKS, Nov.l—Captain Louis L. Lane, who sold
his boat, the Polar Bear, to Explorer Steffanson, has arrived in
Fairbanks, bavin# coine overland from Hershel Island. He
left there on September 18 and sailed twenty-seven miles to the
mainland in an open boat. Lane says that Steffenson has a
well-equipped outfit and the best crew that ever sailed with
in his attempt to reach the Arcitc region. Steffanson left on
September 3 for Bank’s Landing and lias asked the Canadian,
government to give him another year after this one, in which to
complete his explorations. Lane reports that lie found the ex
plorer August 11 on a sandspit near Cape Kellet, Steffanson
having just returned from a winter sled trip.
Capt. Lane will leave here tomorrow for Chitina with a dog
team and from there will go to Cordova, on his way to Seattle
to purchase a new boat.
China Will Not Postpone Monarchical Government.
PIKIN, Nov. 1—The Chinese government has notified
Tokio, London and Petrograd of its decision to reject the sug
gestion made by the power that the installation of a monarch
ical form of government in Pekin be postponed. The Chinese
are preparing to ‘deliver their preliminary declaration for the
re-establishment of the monarchy.
King George Rapidly Recovering From Fall.
LONDON, Nov. 1—The physician attending King George
announced today that the monarch’s improvement was contin
uing. The king slept well last night and passed a better night
than at any time since he was thrown from his horse.
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Germans Retake Tahure Hill After Battle.
LONDON, JsTov. 1—The Germans made a strong attack, ex
tending over a mile, along the front of the Champagne district,
but were repulsed everywhere, except at Tahure Hill, which
they succeed in retaking after a desperate battle. The fighting
is still in progress at Tahure, the French taking many prisoners.
China to Supply Phillipines With Fresh Meat.
PEKING, Nov. 1—China will probably supply the Ameri
can troops in the Philippines with fresh beef after this year.
Major Hugh Gallegher of the United States Army and several
veterinarians recently made visits to different parts of China
for the purpose of inspecting beef animals and determining
whether Chinese beef is suitable for the American Army, which
is very particular about the < uality of meat supplied to its men.
Contractors in China h >ve signified a willingness to com
pete for the army contract in the Philippines. As the Aus
tralians, who have been supplying fresh beef to the United!
States troops, -will not be able to compete next year for the con
tract because of the embargo Great Britain has placed on the
exportation of beef, it is likely China will land the beef contract1
in Manila.
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Turks Sink a French Submarine.
COSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 1—It is announced officially that
the Turkish artillery fire sunk the French submarine Turquois
The entire crew of two officers and twenty-four men were taken
pliisoners.
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Teutons Capture 40,000 Prisoners in October.
BERLIN, Nov. 1—An official statement issued says that
during October there were forty thousand' prisoners captured
by the Teutons along the Russian and Serbian frontiers. Hin
denberg’s forces are still driving at Riga from the west and
have gained ground. The Russian attacks to regain Dvinsk
have failed.
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England’s New Tax Reaches Ayv Classes of People.
LONDON, Nov. 1—The secrets of the new budget are out'
and the general opinion is that it is fair and reaches the pockets
of those best able to pay as well as those who have hitherto not
been directly affected. In the latter category are to be found
the small-wage earners who will now pay their cent or two
through the increased tax on tea, cocoa and tobacco while the
artisan who is piling up an increased income by reason of over
time on war contracts and the small fanner who will be broguht
into line with other business people regarding income tax.
There has already been the usual outcry from certain
trades hit or likely to be hit by the new taxes and several depu
tations are likely to keep the Chancellor of the Exchequer busy
with their complaints for a time. The abolition of half-penny
postage caused considerable dismay in the picture postcard
trade and newspapers and publishers are also up in arms at tin*
prospects of double postage bills for daily and weekly papers
as well as periodicals and magazines.
DROP IN STEEL
STOCK CAUSED
BE ALLIES
NEW YORK. Nov. 1—The Bethle
hem Steel Company's common stock
fell five points on Saturday to $450.
It recently touched the high water
mark of $600, but has gradually been
going down, on account of the allies
curtailing their steel purchases here.
NEW RAILROAD ROTARY
ARRIVED ON THE CORDOVA
The freighter Cordova is in port
and Capt. J. Flynn reports an excep
tionally fine voyage north until Cape
St. Elias was reached and from there
to Hinchinbrook rough weather was
encountered, in order that the ship
would not be too deep in the water
to unload the new here for the Copper
River & Northwestern railway Chief
Engineer Duke only had enough
oil on board to last for the up-trip.
The rotary weighs 185,500 pounds and
Capt. Flynn called it his “baby carri
age." The other cargo discharged
here consisted of a car of dynamite, a
car of gasoline, 500 tons of coal for
the railroad and 200 tons of coal for
town.
STEAM WITHDRAWN
ACCODNT SEAMEiiS'S ACT
NEW YORK, Nov. 1—It has been
officially announced that one steamer
will be withdrawn from service here,
because of the requirements of the
seaman's law, which becomes opera
tive on Thursday.
EDITOR AND POLITICIAN
DIES SUDDENLY NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Nov. 1—Herman Rid
der, treaurer of the Democratic Na
tional Committee and publisher of the
New York Staats Zeutung, died sud
denly to his home here today.
FIRE DESTROYS
HOTEL
FAIRBANKS. Nov. !—The Colum
bia hotel in this city was destroyed
by fire Saturday evening. The ex
treme cold hampered the firemen in
fighting the flames and it was im
possible to save the building. One
of the firemen. Jack Hansen, fell from
a ladder and was injured. The loss
Is estimated at $5000 none of which
was covered by insurance.
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Another Native Daughter Born.
Chief of Police Dooley was the recip
ient of congratulations last night upon
the arrival of a baby girl at his home.
Mother and daughter are doing very
nicely.
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The steamer Admiral Farragut left
Seward at noon today and is due in
Cordova tomorrow morning at 8
o’clock.