Copper Ore Shipments From Cordova Alone Are Over $1,500,000 Each Month
“’H"-1 The Cordova Daily Times l "H?- i
VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 168. CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, J! NE 15,1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
_LUSHTAMIA MOT
POLICY OF OPEN
ST. HELENA, Cal., .Tune 15.—A. G.
Daniels, an Elder of the Church of
the Seventh Day Adventists and presi
dent of the World Conference of that
organization, who has but recently re
turned from the Orient, said today
that the Japanese government lias
adopted a proposal to eliminate the
teaching of Christianity from all the
schools of Korea. This proposition
will apply not only to the state
schools, but is comprehensive in
nnture, and will prevent the various
denominational schools conducted by
American missionaries from teaching
Christianity. In discussing Japan,
and her recent demands on China,
Daniels said that Japan is maneuver
ing to secure all the trade of the
Orient for herself, and is fast arrang
ing her own affairs so that the policy
of the open door in the kingdom of
the Mikado will be a thing of the
past.
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BOSTON social GIRL
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DEDHAM, Mass., June 15.—Julius
Spencer Morgan, son of J. I*. Morgan,
was married in this town today to
Miss Louise Converse, daughter of
Frederick Converse, a millionaire Bos
ton business man.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, June 15.—A committee of the Board
of Trade lots commenced tin inquiry into the loss of
the Cunard liner Lusitania^ The first witness was
Captain Turner, master of the sunken vessel, lie
testified that the ship carried no guns, mounted or
unmounted, and was absolutely unarmed. Concern
ing the rescue* work undertaken by the crew, and the
launching of the life boats, the captain told the
committee, that in his opinion the crews of the
modern steamships, were not equal of the sailors
who manned the old fashioned vessels, either in
efficiency ns to seamanship, or in tin* ability to meet
an emergency such as the torpedoing of his vessel.
LONDON, June 15.—The House of Commons
today voted an additional war credit of two hundred
and fifty million pounds. This makes a grand total
of eight hundred and sixty-two million pounds so
far appropriated for the sole purpose of carrying
on the war. In discussing the appropriation hill
passed today Premier Asquith told the members of
the House that the expenditures of the government
against the enemies of the empire would equal at
least $15,000,000 a day for the next three months.
LONDON, June 15.—The diplomats here arc
vastly interested in the results of the elections in
Greece which have just been announced'. They con
fidently predict that the elections signify that Greece
wishes to enter the war on the side of the allies.
Premier Venizelios, who resigned because the king
refused to endorse his war policy, won an over
whelming victory in the election, in which the main
issue was the endorsement of the war policy of the
ex-premier. Venizelios is extremely popular in
Greece, and the credit for the successful negotiations
carried on at the end of the Balkan war has always
been given to him.
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The miners of the Nizina district
are up in arms against the Alaska
Hoad Commission and judging from
reports brought out from that section
they have a just grievance and one
that is entitled to consideration from
ttie government otticials who make
their headquarters at Valdez, but who
are supposed to look after the needs
of all parts of the territory.
The trail from McCarthy to Nizina
is traveled as much as any piece of
roadway in Alaska, and so far as we
have been able to learn there has not
been a dollar expended on it by the
Commission, notwithstanding the fact
that it is the only means of reaching
the extensive placer diggings ol
Nizina. This property has been oper
ated since 1903 and a vast amount ol
money has been expended for de
velopment purposes. It is now pro
ducing considerable gold, but so fai
ns receiving any support or encourage
ment, In the way of trail building by
Col. Richardson and his staff, it might
just as well be located in Siberia.
This trail is also traversed to the
Chisana diggings and the 12-mile
stretch across Sourdough Hill is al
most impassable. It is a mass of sink
holes, mire and old logs and the
musher who attempts to cross it is
only able to do so after undergoing
the greatest of hardships. Pack
horses sink deep into the muck and
their plight is most pitiful. There is
no section of Alaska more entitled to
consideration from the Commission
than is this one, where the country
is being developed under the most
adverse conditions.
A year or two the Road Commission
constructed a bridge across the Nizina
River, at a cost of about $20,000,
which was washed away before It
was even used. As to who was to
blame, If anyt>ody. the Commission
likely knows and the public, too, has
its own opinion of this piece of public
work. But we merely mention this
expenditure to emphasize the fact
that the Road Commission appreciated
the importance of assisting the miners
of the Nizina country. That they
failed to afford them any relief is no
fault of the people, who believe that
if Col. Richardson would expend
$10,000, or half of what It cost to
build the bridge that Is no more, and
in fact never was, In the building of
a wagon road over Sourdough Hill an
appreciative service would be ren
dered to the hardy prospectors and
miners, who are developing a big sec
tion of rich ground.
It is imperative that something be
done and at once. The residents
along the entire Copper River valley
are joining forces with those of the
neglected Nizina and intend petition
ing the Hoad Commission to get busy
and do a little trail building where it
will be of some benefit. Failure to
secure the desired results should spur
on the Chambers of Commerce in the
different towns to take up the matter
with the War Department and demand
that theie interior developers be
given relief. In the meantime we will
await the decision of the road offi
cials at Valdez.
At a meeting of the Cordova Cham
ber of Commerce, held last evening,
the following resolution was unanim
ously adopted, with Instructions that
a copy of the same be sent to the
Alaska Hoad Commission for favor
able consideration,
tlon.
Whereas, the miners and prospect
ors of Interior Alaska have requested
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this Chamber to petition the Alaska
Road Commission to build a trail over
Sourdough Hill, from McCarthy to
Nizina, in order that mushers and
packers be afforded some relief in
passing over that much traveled trail,
which is at present In a most deplor
able condition, and
Whereas, An important mining sec
tion, which is being extensively de
veloped, is dependent upon this trail,
which at present consists of mud
holes and old logs, and works a great
hardship upon tho: e who are com
pelled to use it.
Therefore, He it resolved, by the
Cordova Chnbmer of Commerce that
the Alaska Road Commission be here
by requested to at once provide a trail
over Sourdough Hill, and thus render
a service to n large number of resi
dents of the territory, and assist in
the opening up and development of a
rich mineral belt.
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SEATTLE, June 15.—Frank O. Car
penter. the author of well known
travelogues, and a geographist of
International reputation, has arrived
in this city on his way to Alaska. Car
penter is known to millions of Ameri
can newspaper readers, for he has
traveled all over the known world,
and even some partk which were, be
fore he set foot there, unknown. His
articles descriptive of his travels are
printed in a syndicate of the leading
newspapers throughout the country,
and are of the most readable, inter- *
esting nature. The Sunday editions
of the big metropolitan dailies had
travelogues written by Carpente every
week for years. Now he is on his way
to Alaska, to write up this oountry for
the American people as he has written '
up the rest of the world, ajtd It is cer
tain that when Carijenter'g articles
commence to appear, millions of Am
ericans will turn their attention to
Alaska, who have never given the ter
ritory much thought before. It is a
foregone conclusion that the trip of
Carpenter through Alaska, will be one
of the biggest advertising features the
territory could buy.
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A train will leave for Chitina tomor
row morning, returning the next day.
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H. C. Feldman is on a business trip
to Valdez.
PREPARATIONS BIG BATTLE
ALONG TBE AOIGE RIVER
LONDON, Juno 15.—Advices received from
Italy lead the military observers in this city to
believe that a big battle is imminent in the passes
before Trent, along the Adige River. The heavy
artillery of the Italians has been moved forward
into position, ami the Austrian Alpine defenses are
now being bombarded.
GERMANS STILL ADVANCING
ON ENEMY IN GALICIA
LONDON, June 15.—The Germans claim to
have achieved another great victory over the
Russians along the San River in Central Galicia.
They are reporting thousands of Russian prisoners
captured, and claim to be continuing their steady
advance in this region. Claims are also being made
that the Russians have been practically clean'd out
of the province of Bukowina.
AIR SCOUTS DROP BOMBS
THAT DO GREAT DAMAGE
KARLSRUHE, Baden, June 15.—Five hostile
aeroplanes appeared above this city early today and
dropped many bombs at various places. The air
men cruised around above the town for 45 minutes
before they flew back in the direction of the French
lines. As a result of the bombardment, many per
sons were killed and wounded, and much property
damage was caused.
ANOTHER TRAWLER GOES TO BOTTOM
LONDON, June 15.—Another British trawlei
fell victim to a German submarine today. The vessel
was the Argyll, and she was torpedoed and sunk ii
the North Sea. Seven of the crew were drowned’ anc
the remaining four saved.
KING GUSTAF V._
Swedish Ruler May Under
go Operation on Stomach.
TAKES SALTILLO
RESISTANCE
EAGLE PASS, Texas, June 15.—
Officials of the Villa government havi
sent word to this city that the forcei
under their leader recaptured the oil;
of Saltillo Sunday. The advices as
sert that the Villa troops took th
city without meeting any resistance
The Carranza troops evacuated th
town, on the approach of the enemy
Villa's army hns now engaged th
enemy near Monterey.
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STEAMER NORTHWESTERN
SOUTH TOMORROW AT 9 A. M
The steamer Northwestern la du
to arrive In Cordova at 8 o’clock t<
night and will not suil for Seattl
until about 9 o'clock tomrrow mori
lag
ITALY CLAIMS AUSTRIA UA5
FORGED CRUEL REPRISALS
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
R()MK, June 15.—The War Office lias issued a
statemement charging the Austrians with fomenting
brigandage, and practices contrary to civilized war
fare in that portion of the Austrian territory already
taken possession of by the invading Italian army.
The officials at the war office claim that the acts
being done by the Austrian sympathizers, such as
sniping, guerilla warfare in the mountains, spying,
poisoning wells, and other irritational acts, will
necessarily result in the Italian troops taking cruel
reprisals unless the things complained about are
abated.
AUSTRIA BEGINS OFFENSIVE
MOVEMENT AGAINST ITALY
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
INNSBRUCK, Austria, June 15.—An Austrian
forward movement in force has commenced against
the Italian troops invading the province of Trent,
bound for the front along the line between Roveretc
and Tiva. It is anticipated that a big battle will
soon be fought. The armies will have extreme
difficulty throwing great bodies of troops into tin
fray, as the nature of the country absolutely pro
Dibits any extended operations, such as are possible
in the other theaters of war.
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SLIGHT GAINS CLAIMED
: BY ALLIES WESTERN ERUNT
LONDON, June 15.—Dispatches from Paris
. received this morning report slight gains for tin
allied troops at many places along the western batth
p front. The French war office is uncommunicativi
». concerning the situation north of Arras, where then
e has been reports that the Germans have succeeds
i- in retaking some of the trenches they lost a slior
time ago.
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GEN. CARROLL A. DEVOL.
Made Head of Newly Organ
ized American Red Cross Society.
NEW YORK, June 15—The United
States court of this city, has decreed
that John Hillard, was entitled to im
munity from indictment for misman
agement of the New Haven railroad.
Billard was one of the directors, and
the largest stockholder In the com
pany. He along with 20 other direc
tors had been indicted for criminal
violation of the Sherman anti-trust
law. The decree of the court issued
today relieves Hillard from prosecu
tion, but the other directors will have
s to stand trial to answer the charges
! brought against them by the federal
> grand jury.
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BRITISH NAVAL LOSSES
LON DON, .June 15.—The government lias made \
public a summary of the British naval losses up to
May 31. The total of killed, wounded and missing
consists of 13,500 officers and men. Of this number
8,245 have been killed.
BRITISH SAY BATTLESHIP 1
NOT SUNK
LONDON, dune 15.—The report that has been
given circulation in the United States to the effect
that the British battleship Agamemnon, 16,500 tons
was sunk in the attack on the Dardanelles forts, has
been officially denied by the British admiralty office.
The report says that the vessel has not been banned.
EPIDEMIC OF TYPHUS IS !
BERNE, Switzerland, June 15. The spread of
typhus in Austria continues unchecked, and is the
cause of serious worrinient to the authorities of the
dual monarchy. For the week ending June 5th, 242
additional cases were reported.
AFTER BIRD FIGHTING
TEUTONS IE MOSCISKA
BERLIN, June 15. The German official state
ment issued this morning sa\s J1 tat the Austro
German troops have captured the town of Moseiska
in Galicia, taking many prisoners. The lighting in
the town before the Russians surrendered was
severe, and botlie sides suffered heavy losses.