The Cordova Daily Times
Member of Associated Press
VOL. III. NO. 289 CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER '1'.), 101H PRICE TEN CENTS
YANKS BREAK THROUGH GERMAN DEFENSES
ENEMY STARTS CONFLAGRATIONS
BEFORE EVACUATING BRIEULLES
WITH TIL 17 AMKIGCAXS Northwest of Verdun, Oct. 2d.
I'nless the Germans are saved by pleas ot peace they will he
subjected to a steady hammering on the greater part of the
western front throughout the winter. It is believed that it is
not intended to give the Germans a breathing spell. During
previous winters the Germans rested and replenished their sup
plies. It is believed that winter operations will be possible
along 7b per cent of the front.
Germans Fire and Abandon Brieulles
W ITH TI1I7 AMKIGCAXS, Oct. 2d. The Germans have
evacuated the town of Brieulles, on the western bank of the
.Meuse. This is the latest point where the Americans dented
the German defenses, despite the tact that German resistance
was verv strong. The Germans set fire to Brieulles.
Americans Invariably “Come Back’’
Despite stubborn resistance the Americans have cleaned
up the Bois de Forst, west of Brieulles. The fight started a
week ago and lias been carried on in a most stubborn manner.
Since the beginning of the Meusc-Argonne offensive the Ameri
cans have at times retired under heavy pressure, but later have
rushed forward with all their might.
Bitter Struggle cn American Center
Heavy fighting is in progress near Grandpre, on the west
ern end of the American sector, and a bitter struggle is on in
the center of tin* lino, where the Germans are holding Bather
ville in strength. They have fortified all roads with machine
guns. ( j * .'
The Germans last night bombed the greater part of the
American front, and roads to the rear.
Fierce Fighting on the Scheldt
W ITH THI7 AHHII7S, Oct. 2d. The British are lighting
their way into the center of Valenciennes against strong enemy
machine gun fire from the east bank of the Scheldt canal, flow
ing through the city.
Germans Will Attempt to Make a Stand
The defenses south of Valenciennes constitute one of sev
eral intermediate German lines of resistance. They probably
will attempt to hold on there.
More Barbarities Perpetrated
During the last three days the British in approaching
towns have been careful not to shell them while there is the
slightest chance of civilians being within range. The Germans
once driven from the towns, they promptly turn their guns on
the buildings, killing and wounding the civilians.
At Hasnon a German siiell crushed a dwelling house and
fifteen women and children hiding in the cellar were1 killed or
wounded.
British Reach West Bank of Scheldt
LONDON, Get. 2.'!. The British have begun a new attack
between Decateau and Solesmes, says an official statement.
Brnay, two miles north of Valenciennes, has been captured by
the British, who have reached the west bank of the Scheldt.
The enemy is putting up a stiff resistance to the new attack
but the British have advanced a mile.
Capture a Town and Many Prisoners
BRITISH 11 HA I NJl'A RTKRS, Oct. 23.—British troops m
the new attack are reported to have captured the town of Pom
erics, a mile and a half north of Solesmes. Many prisoners
were taken. The Germans are fighting doggedly.
French Reach Serre River
Northwest of Laon the French have reached the Serre
river and advanced two to three miles over an eight-mile front.
French Gain West Bank of Lys
On Tuesday, southwest of Ghent, the French captured
Molenhoek and gained the west bank of the Lys from Machelen
to Driesch. Hard fighting was necessary in order to hold the
gains.
French Meet Heavy Resistance
PARIS, Oct. 23.—On the Serre front the Germans are be
ing assailed with heavy machine gun fire from the French, who
arc endeavoring to cross tlit* Souclie and Serree rivers, says an
official statement.
Austrians Retire in Albania
ROME, Oct. 23.—The Austrian rear guards in Albania,
hard pressed by Italian cavalry and Albanian detachments,
have retired to the north of the Natia river, thirty miles north
of El Hasan, says an official statement.
A HOME FOR
THE WOUNDED
BALL PLAYER
CHICAGO, Oct. 23. Ban Johnson
outlined today a plan to devote the
1 Bed Cross receipts of the next world
championship baseball series to the
founding of a permanent home foi
baseball players wounded in the wAr
Proceeds from subsequent scrle*
, could keep up the home. The gov
eminent would be asked to handle nil
the moneys.
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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
HOLDS BIG CELEBRATION
PRINCKTON. N J.. Oct 23.—Prince
ton Cniversitv today celebrated the
one hundred and seventy-second anni
versary of its founding.
CARGO SHIP STRIKES
A ROCK AND SINKS
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 23—The niiik
j ing of the American cargo steanmhlt
I.ahorgne off the French coast is an
! notinceil. after striking on u rock
I There was no loss of life.
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Belgian Relief
Greatly Needed
HAVRK, Oct. 2:*.. The fifth winter
' of tlu* war will bring greater demand*
than ever for civilian relief in Bel
j glum, according to a statement ol
j Lieutenant Colonel Krnest P. Bit knell
i American Bed Cross commissioner lor
Belgium, in which he announced that
the commission had supplied mort
than $100,000 worth of clothing to Bel
gian refugees in the last nine months.
"There are more Belgian refugees
in France now than at any time lur
ing the war." Colonel Bicknell *aid.
"Prices are higher, rent is higher, and
large numbers of people who for tht1
tirst year or two retained their ' igor
are tired, prematurely old. discour
aged. sometimes almost helpless,
j "There is probably no piece ol
j service that the American Bed Cross
j can render to Belgian people which
| will help more efficiently than to as
1 slst them in properly clothing them
| selves."
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RHODE ISLAND FLYER
FALLS FROM SKY SAFELY
LONDON. Oct. 2d. Private Hen An
drews of the Pnited States signal
corps, is an aerial observer.
A few months ago Andrews’ chief
was assigned to do some patrolling
“\Ve were flying low. and the first
thing we knew Kritz shot one of our
wings away and we tumbled down into
No Man’s Land." said Andrews. “Dur
ing the rumpus I got a bullet in the
side.
“1 managed to get out of the ma
chine but didn’t dare do anything.
About six hours later the British came
j out and got me.”
Andrews, who hails from Kb >de
l Island, is convalescing here.
ATROCITIES OF
HUNS NEVER
BE FORGOTTEN
PARIS. Oct 2d. The chamber of
deputies enthusiastically welcomed the
Lille deputies, Do Lory and Raghe
boon, who returned to their seats after
four years in the hands of the Her
mens.
DeLory told tile chamber it was im
possible to describe all the (lerman
crimes at Lille, the most abominable
of which was tin1 carrying off <»i
wcmcn and girl: in Paid by the enemy
soldiers, their enforced submission to
medical examination, and their being
obliged t » work under Krone'.' m: <-hine
gun tire for the (lerman army.
The hatnber shouted it - indigna
will never forget to etl.fi etaoinm
lion, nncf one moml'cr cried : "We will
never forget! We will toll our ehil
dron that! ’’
DeLory said the Lens plains were
nothing but an immense are a of ruins
with not a single house intact lb
said: "There can not be a single
Frenchman who does not wish to see
the culpable chastised.”
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Lafayette Buried
in American Soil
PARIS, Oct. 2d. How many Ameri
cans know that Lafayette was buried
in American soil? (lenoral Thiebault
writes in his memoirs:
"His (Lafayette’s) tomb is at Pic
pus. • • • It was in this spot
that ho had placed a dozen barrels
of earth taken from some battlefield
in America, which he himself had
brought back."
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Pioneers Meet
and Celebrate
in California
SAN FRANC'I SCO, Oct. 23.—Eleven
men who came to California in 1H41*
across the continent by prairie trail
or by sailing vessel around the Horn
met here recently and drank u toast
to “the days of gold." They repro
.sen ted tin* forty one remaining mem
here of the Society of California Pio
neers. which at one time comprised
3,000 lovers of adventure. For years
the pioneers have held a reunion an
nuully in this city.' hut year by year
the attendance has dwindled.
Among those who made tti * last pit
grimage from various parts of the
country were three members of the
vigilance committee which, in IK *
quelled a reign of terrorism and law
leanness in San Francisco by a trim
her of hangings.
ALASKA STOCKS
NEW YORK, Oft. 23.—Alaska Cold.
3%; Alaska Juneau, 2.
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FISH QUOTATIONS
SEATTLE, Oct. 23.—Prices for fish
at noon today were as follows: Hali
but. 16c; aablefish, 5c; ling and red
cod, 4\£c.
PRESIDENT WILSON’S ANSWER
NOT YET MF TO GERMANY
\VASllI.\(iT< >.\, I let. M ((i-dci lin, 111 <• Swi-s charge
d'allnires, has delivered In Secretary of Stale Lansing Ger
| many’s note in reply to President W ilson. It is believed there
is nothing in Germany's latest communication to alter the
President’s decision to propose no armistice to the allies unless
the Germans evacuate all occupied territory.
President Wilson this morning conferred with Secretary of
the Navy Daniels, Chief of Staff March and Secretaries Lan
sing and Baker regarding the note.
Will Be Determined by War Council
Ivxch; nge between W ashington and the entente allies e
been in progress on the basis of the wireless ver-ion of Ger
many's answer, received Monday. It is believed to be certain
that tin President’s reply will be governed by tla* supr«-m" > or
council in France. It is not known when the President will
make answer to the note.
It was stated this afternoon that there would b i.■> an
nouncemeiit today of President Wilson’s decision regarding the
reply to Germany. It is understood the President i' awaiting
the outcome of exchanges w ith London and Paris.
('< ININ' 11.\( 11;.\, I tct. 2.'!. 1 Til ice Mil xi mi Ilian, the Herman
chancellor, told the reichstag yesterday that the peace eonvor
sations hot ween Berlin and Washington had reached a critical
point. 11c urgcil that debate on the subject be restricted.
He said that President Wilson’s first answer brought the
question of a pence of .justice or a peace of violence to the high
est point. The next answer probably will state how the peace
agitation will end. If Hermany's enemies were anxious to con
tinue the war, he said, Hermany must prepare for defense with
all the strength of a people driven to the last extremity.
Th chancellor said the essence of President Wilson’s pro
gram for a league of nations can not be achieved unless all peo
ples have the right of self-determination. This realization of
community law means the abandonment in part of the unquali
fied independence which has been an indication of sovereignty
by us and others, be said, and concluded:
“If we comprehend that the significance of this war is vie
lory for the idea of justice, if we submit with good faith to this
idea, we shall find it a cure for our pn s.'iit wounds and a ivscr
voir of future strength."
The elianeellor said lie and his colleagues aimed to cstah
lisli the political authority of the Herman peoples.
The chancellor told the reichstag that the hill making th
reichstag responsible for peace or war will become ellcctiv
when the proposed league of nations has been formed.
Thinks but Little of Talk
LONDON, Oct. ’Pile Standard says that I *: i to ■ Mix
niillian’s speech is iiething but wguc talk.
INDICATED BY CURRENT EVENTS
BASEL, Oct. Hit. The German and Austrian deputies in
the Austrian reichstag have formed an assembly for the pur
pose of conducting the affairs of the Germans in Austria. The\
have issued a declaration announcing the creation of the tier
man state of Austria.
Austrian Sway Over Poles Weakening
AMSTERDAM, Oct. H.'!.—The Austrians in the parts of
Boland occupied by the Austrians have formally given the ad
ministration of affairs over to the Poles,