The Cordova Daily Times
__ Only Afternoon Paper In Alaska With Associated Press News
VOLUME m. NUMBER 147. ’ CORDOVA, ALASKA, li&rRSI»A V, MAY 24^ 1917. . " ~ I^I(’K TK^CKNTS^
FEWER VESSELS ARE NOW BEING SUNK
HINDENBURG WITNESSES DEFEAT OF HIS ARMY
SUBMARINE DESTRUCTION IS RAPIDLY FILLING OFF
LONDON', May 24.—For the third successive week the
losses to British shipping from submarines remain below the
large figures which caused alarm in April. Last week flu* dc
struction of eighteen vessels over 1,(500 tons, five under 1,(500
tons and three fishing vessels is reported, compared to forfy
vessels over 1,(500 tons for the week ending April 28.
THOUSANDS OF GERMANS CAPTOREO BY THE FRENCH
PARIS, May 24.—Hindoo burg personally witnessed the
French victory over the Germans on Monday night, when the
I rencli captured several lines of*(Jerman trenches and a number
of important observation points in which battle thousands of
Germans were captured.
s TWENTY FEARS MINIMUM DRIFT AGE IN CANADA
k OTTAWA, May 24.—It is officially announced that the
minimum age for the compulsory draft in Canada will be
stwenty years.
SOCIALISTS CANNOT LEAVE 0. S. FOR STOCKHOLM
WASHINGTON, May 24.—The state department has an
nounced that no passports will he issued to any one desiring
to leave the United States to attend the Socialist conference
at Stockholm, called to discuss peace.
KING GFORGF ANR PRINCES!!. MIRY punt mm
WINDSOR, May 24.—King George is personally cultivat
ing potatoes and Princess Mary and one of the princes are
growing vegetables.
CENSORSHIP HOLDS OP ESPIONAGE BILL IN HOUSE
WASHINGTON, May 24.—Congress is utterly unable to
reach an agreement on the censorship question in the espionage
hill, _
AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY TO SPEND TEN BILLIONS
WASHINGTON, May 24.—The plans of the allied purchas
ing board are being drawn to include purchases for the Ameri
can army and navy, estimated at three billion dollars, the first
year of war. It is expected that this single committee will ex
pend ten billion dollars annually.
FOOD QUESTION BEFORE BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, May 24.—The senate yesterday began the
consideration of the bill providing for the stimulation and pro
duction of foodstuffs. The administration bill, dealing with
the control of food and other necessaries, was introduced in the
house.
PRINCE UDINE AND ITALIAN MISSION IN WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, May 24.—The Italian official mission,
headed by Prince Udine, has arrived.
UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE SNR LAND FUR THE PEASANTS
.JASSY, May 24.—Premier Bratiano has requested the Rou
manian chamber of deputies to insert in the constitution the
principles of universal suffrage and the expropriation of land
in favor of the peasants.
UNITEO STATES ENGINEERS HAVE REACHED LONDON
LONDON, May 24.—The first detachment of United States
engineers has arrived here.
PAINT HULLS DF STEAMERS TO DECEIVE SUDAAARINES
NEW YORK, May 24.—To save steamers from destruc
tion by submarines, experiments have been made off the Atlan
tic coast in the reduction of visibility of vessels by new methods
of painting their hulls, it is announced. The results, it is
claimed, show that the vessels when painted by the new method
cannot be seen more than about half the distance at which they
would be visible if painted in the ordinary manner. The ex
periments have been conducted by Lewis Herzog, an artist and
member of the New York Yacht Club. The new method of
painting was not made public. __
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MARSHAL ERWIN
I WIEE BE OWN
SUCCESSOR
(Ry Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. May 24. — Presi
dent Wilson yesterday sent the nomi
nation of L. S. Erwin, of Fairbanks, to
tlie senate, for a second term as Uni
ted States marshal for the Fourth di
vision of Alaska. It is not expected
that there will be any serious opposi
tion to his confirmation.
TRAINING CAMP
(By Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24. — "To
provide the first 10,000 officers for the
new armies of the United States," the
final call has just been issued here
from the western department of the
army, it has to do with the camp to
be established at the Presidio of San
Francisco, a superb location of more
than 1,000 acres of woods and field,
r s{Fe^?!iii?ii^p^er
earliest Spanish explorers, who de
lighted to camp on its banks, still
trickles into the ocean at one edge
of the reservation. Ocean, bay, hills
and forests all will be used in an in
tensive course which, starting with the
proper adjustment of a soldier's kit,
will reach well into tactics and
strategy. There will be other camps
in the country, each designed to train
officers. The one at San Francisco
is for men from these states: Ari
zona, California, Idaho, Montana, Ne
veda, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah.
Washington.
The prize, for which any man be
tween the ages of twenty years and
nine months and forty-four years may
try, is a commission, bearing the high
responsibility of many lives besides
one's own. Men of particular quali
fications will, therefore, be consid
ered first, the announcement says.
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EXTENSION DIVISION TO TEACH
MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
SEATTLE, May 24—Medicine and
surgery will be taught by the exten
sion division of the University of
Washington in a series of lectures
and clinics to be held in Seattle from
July 9’to 13, under the graduate medi
cal lectureship established by the di
vision last year. The King County
Medical Society will co-operate with
the university in holding these
courses.
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MOTHER LODE BUILDING
NEW WAGON ROAD.
The Mother Lode has installed three
new camps along the line of its trail
for construction purposes, arid now
has about sixty men at work on road
building, and erecting poles for the
transmission line. Nels Tjosevig is
in charge of the construction, and has
a foreman in charge at each camp.
Auto trucks have been ordered for use
on this road and the ore to be put
over this road is unlimited with the
present prospects of production.
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On her recent trip to the westward
the steamer Dora stopped, for the first
time, at Slmeanof, on the Island by
that name, and took on 182 barrels of
salt herring.
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Sluicing has commenced on Ester
creek, near Fairbanks, two outfits, it
is reported, being engaged in putting
their winter dumps into the sluice
boxes. Owing to the cold nights the
water is not running very strong.
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According to a recent report of the
town treasurer of Fairbanks, that
municipality Is in debt to the tune of
$14,635.02, and the city council is oc
cupied in devising ways and means of
cutting down the expenses of the city
and reducing the indebtedness.
TEXAS PRODUCES
(By Associated Press)
CHICAGO. May 24. — The wheat
harvest was begun Hi Texas yesterday I
and the crop In that state is 15,000,000
bushels more than ft was last vear.
BASE BALLISTS
The baseball season is now here,
rnd work is being done on the park to
[tut it in good condition for playing.
Cordova has more and better material
his year than evef'Jw.iore, and there
s no reason why two teams cannot
je put in the field The regular Cor
lova club has been organized, and is
composed of some excellent pl:.yers,
vho are expected tq give a fine exhi
dtion of the nations; gaime as the Bea
lon advances. The flump O’Neill team
tas some snappy Jfcj nEtAn. wherever
teen suggested tiffany jail tossers
lere, so that a friendly rivalry may
>e worked up and games played regu
arly with the Cordova club.
At Anchorage they have four teams
n the city league, and four in the Cook
nlet league, thus being able to arouse
he fans to the highest pitch and play
;ames every week*, without going to
he expense of importing a club for
hat purpose. The same thing could
pe done here, and a season of sport
irovlded that would be both exciting
nd interesting.
By this arrangement some new raa
erial would undoubtedly be developed
ind when Cordova crossed bats wdth a
earn from a neighboring town a strong
ineup would be available.
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LATEST WRINKLE
TI-STEP
(Douglas News)
The Stroller Is pleased to note that
he meek and lowly fisherman is eoin
ng into his own. In the language of
he I’salmist:
"The stone which builders
did disown,
Is now become chief corner
stone.”
Channel cities will henceforth vie
with each other in making things plea
■iunt and homelike for the gaffer of
ialmon and spearer of halibut. When
the fisherman presumes to land at a
wharf ..in...future no. mntfiwIllhR hear
the pre-empetory order “Get to -
out of there!" Kar from it. Hence
forth and when a fishing boat is re
ported in the offing, city dignitaries
will congregate on the waterfronts,
and ere landings are effected, invita
tions to 4 o'clock tea and 6:30 dinners
will be wafted across the water to the
skipper and crew.
Dance programs will be revised to
meet changed conditions. The "Sal
mon Plop” will henceforth appear near
the top. and the "Halibut Wiggle" will
appear further down, whtle the
"Skate" will come just before refresh
ments. Then there will be the "Cohoe
Glide," the “Humpback Two-step," the
"Dogfish Trot,” the "Sockeye Walk,"
and the "King Salmon Hug.” Even
ing gowns will be trimmed in some
thing resembling fish scales and fish
eye stickpins will be au fait (whatever
that means).
The time has come when he who
catcheth a fiBh shall sit In high places
and the Stroller rejoices that such is
the case.
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The soldiers at Fort Liseum have
organised a ball team and are chal
lenging all comers.
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(By Associated Press)
GREELEY, Col., May 24. — What is
believed a unique plan to increase the
nation's food production is being put
into effect here hy the Union Pacific
railroad and its employees. The Bur
lington also has a novel scheme for
the same end.
The Union Pacific has offered to
plow, disc, harrow and seed to wheat
1,000 acres of its land in the Crow
creek valley, in Weld county, C'ol.,
for the benefit of its employees, at
$10 an acre. The company agrees to
see to the harvesting, threshing and
loading of the wheat, at cost, to be
paid when the harvest is made. The
remainder of the money brought by
the wheat is to be apportioned among
the investing employees by a board
named by themselves, according to
the company plan. The offer has
aroused much interest among em
ployees.
The Burlington's plan is to open all
land along the tracks, and about rail
road property, not otherwise used, to
cultivation by employees or others.
This also has received considerable
nil UAUY
IN JULY
(By Associated Press)
LONDON, May 24. — One thousand
baby shows and perambulator parades
will be part of a great national cam
paign to be held in England during
the first week of July, to promote the
health and welfare of babies.
Mayors, medical officers of health
and town clerks in 250 districts will
co-operate with the National Baby
Week Council, which is promoting the
shows. Lord Rhondda is chairman of
the council, which includes members
of the cabinet, doctors and social
workers.
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RAISE A PIG FOR
YOUR UNCLE SAM.
(By United Press)
WASHINGTON, May 24. — The
United States government is urging
increased raising of pigs. The meat
supply of the country must he in
creased. and the quickest way to do
it is by raising hogs.
Concerning the production of pork,
the department of agriculture has the
following to say:
“The meat supply of the country can
be increased more quickly by the
'hog route' than by any other. The
country’s need to augment Its supply
is great, but prevailing high prices
alone should be sufficient inducement
to farmers to raise more hogs. The
prospeivroT success- never was bright
er. The high prices ruling in all
markets show that the demand for
pork is in exces sof the supply."
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UNIVERSITY WILL FINISH TERM
SEATTLE, May 24. — The state
university will continue its work for
the rest of the school year without in
terruptlon. except as made necessary
by the departure of students for mili
tary and food producing work, accord
Ing to President Suzzallo, in answer
to persistent rumors that the doorf
would be closed before the scheduler
time.
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EXPORT DUTY REDUCED.
(By Associated Press)
MEXICO CITY, May 24. — The ex
port duty on dye woods from Mexicr
has been reduced to five pesos a ton
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Mrs. E. J. White, wife of the editoi
of the Douglas Island News, recently
underwent an operation for append!
citis at the Douglas hospital, and fo
a time was considered in a dangeroui
condition, but is now reported to bi
recovering rapidly.
IRKET PRICES
DIRECT FROM
SEATTLE
(By Associated Press)
SEATTLE. May 24. — The Yakima
potato market is still strong. Thirty
five carloads of California's green va
riety is selling at a loss to dealers.
Cabbage was weak, even before the
arrival of a fresh supply. Cheese is
strong against an extreme shortage.
Wheat is still on the decline, with
corn advancing slowly. The shipments
of vegetables is increasing, but not
rapidly. Grocery Btaples are still un
changed. Yakima potatoes are selling
at $90; eggs, 37 cents; cheese (cream
bricks), 25 cents; butter, 39 cents; ap
ples (Winesap), $2.25 to $2.75 a box.
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MEXICO CLAIMS
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EQUIP WORLD
-LBy Associated Press l
which are just beginning to be real
ized by the state and federal officials
of the Mexican government. At this
time, when Mexico is one of the few
nations of the earth that is at peace
with the world, the republic's inex
haustible supply of natural wealth will
be needed to feed, clothe and equip the
world.
In the state of Chihuahau alone, the
mineral resources are claimed to be
greater than in any other district of
similar area in the world. The mines
of the state never have been exhaust
ed, the untouched storehouses of min
eral wealth await development while
many mines which have been aban
doned because of depletion of precious
metals may be reopened and worked at
a profit for copper, lead and other
baser metals.
However, the minerals compose only
one of the many groups of natural re
sources which Mexico has in abund
ance, aud which never have been de
veloped beyond the most primitive
stages because of the revolutions.
Wheat, corn, beans, maize, oats and
other cereals are capable of being
grown here in almost every district
of the state. Irrigation projects have
remained idle for lack of workmen,
rivers may be dammed to water virgin
lands and underground water basins
offer another method of Irrigating the
fertile lands.
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WANT CORDOVA BALL TEAM
TO PLAY AT MCCARTHY JULY 4.
The Daily Times is in receipt of the
following telegram, which is self
explanatory:
The McCarthy Bearcats challenge
the Cordova Lame Ducks, or any other
aggregation of pretended ball players
from the clam town, to a nine round
contest,'“to be held “at McCarthy am
July 4. Will guarantee fare and ex
penses, a good time and a beating.
FRANK H. FOSTER,
Chairman of Committee.
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AFTER WAITING 41 YEARS
AWARDED BRAVERY MEDAL.
(By Associated Press)
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., May 24.
—Few instances are believed to be
on record where there was such an
interval between an act of valor and
its recognition as in the case of Ben
jamin C. Criswell, of this city, who re
cently was awarded the congressional
medal of honor for "distinguished
bravery in the battle of the Little
Big Horn river, in Montana, June 25.
1876.”
Though the award was made March
i 6, 1917, it was only a few days ago
that Criswell received formal notice
of it or the medal it granted.
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Stella Harwood, a colored woman,
■ was shot and killed at Wells, near
■ Haines, recently, the crime having
i been committed, it is alleged, by a
! man named Galvin, un ex-soldier, who
has been placed under arrest.
restrict Trade
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AFTER III
(By Associated I’reas)
ADELAIDE, Australia, May 24. —
Australian commercial houses and
business men have declared them
selves through their Chamber of Com
merce, to be in accord with those ot
other parts of the British empire In
planning to prohibit or restrict trade
with enemy countries for a term of
years after the war. They also ap
prove the plans adopted in London
and Paris conferences on after-war
business conditions to give permanent
preference to trading between the dif
ferent parts of the empire and with
allied countries, as against enemy
countries. Favorable treatment to
neutral nations in this respect also is
approved.
Proposals along those lines were re
commended by the London Chamber
of Commerce, and have been adopted
by the Associated Chambers of Com
merce of Australia.
It Is intended to accomplish most
of these results affecting business af
ter the war by revision of the tariff
and of the shipping and naturalization
laws. Among the after-war steps ap
rtewwiciiou at enemy traders within
the empire.
Penalization of enemy shipping.
Retention of all C.erman ships now
in possession of the entente allies.
Replacement by the Teutonic allies
of all ships sunk by them.
Encouragement within the empire
of industries necessary to the public
lafety.
Prevention of the control by enemy
countries of raw materials and re
sources of the British empire.
State co-operation in promoting
trade banks to aid in exporting pro
lucts of the empire.
A committee of the Associated
Chambers of Commerce was directed
to formulate further economic meth
ods to recuperate the wealth of the
British empire depleted by the war.
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(By Associated Press)
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, May 24.
—Where will the eventual peace con
gress be held, at Berne or The Hague?
The question has recently formed the
subject of public discussion In the
Netherlands, where it is naturally
hoped that the latter city wilt be fixed
on for that purpose. That the choice
will lie between these two there is con
sidered here little reason to doubt.
Either city would form a convenient
center so far as its situation is con
cerned. but the presence of the peace
paiacff tn Holiaitd s dfptoinaHe caprtirl. ---—■
and The Hague’s general reputation as
the scene of the peace conference,
give it. it is claimed, an advantage
over its assumed rival.
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COLORADO’S AGRICULTURE
WILL SURPASS ITS COAL.
FREDERICK. Col.. May 21. — Bank
officials here estimate that the agri
cultural products of this region this
year will equal or surpass the value of
coal mined, though this is considered
generally as a coal mining section
solely. The reason is that most of
the miners are cultivating small indt
vadual plots of ground. It is said that
practically every acre of irrigated land
in the region and much non-Irrigated
land will produce beans or corn un
der the miners' cultivation this
summer.
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Frank B. Hall, who for the past year
and a half has been docket man in
the office of the United States mar
shal at Fairbanks, has been named as
chief deputy clerk of the court by
Clerk J. E. Clark. He succeeds E. H.
Mack, who occupied the ponition tem
porarily.