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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
FALLS FORTY FEET;
 BLOWN RY BLAST;
 AND HE STILL LIVES

The Nome Nugget contains an ln- teresting account Of miner In that oeotlon who fell forty feet from a bucket to the bottom of his shaft, ar- irving there at the same time a blast exploded and still lives te tell the tale.
 c. V Waldblom, a miner who is working an ontimony prospect in the vicinity of Bonanza creek off Nome river. was brought to town recently by the marshaps office suffering from the effects of a series of accidents Of ,uch serious nature that 1t is matter of wonder that he is still Ln the land of the living. According to the story telephoned to the Nugget by Mr. Chase of the Dexter roadhouse. who is aware of the details. Waldblom and his partner, a man named Holmes were working on their shaft when the former. after loading Q hole with stick and a half of dynamite, sud. ienly fell from his seat on the bucket while being hoisted to the surface, ov- arccme from the fumes of the burning use at the bottom Of tho shaft, which Is forty feet in depth
 His body immediately disappeared rem the sight of his partner in the thick smoke and a moment later the explosion occurred as the dynamite was reached by the flame from the use. Holmes waited for some time for the smoke to clear away and
 hen lowered himself to the bottom of the hole There he was amazed
 70 find his partner unconscious but apparently still alive. Holmes, who 's rather small man, succeeded in yettlng a rope around his partner, who weighs around ITO pounds, and with considerable difficulty hoisted him to the surface.
 He then partially dragged and car lied Waldblcm to their cabin whs~s s over mile and Q half from the 1cene.
 While one of Waldblom's limbs is badly swelled and he Is suffering from many bruiees and cuts, not a broken bone can be found by such examina- ion as has been made. Apparently he man is but little injured although 'alling a distance of forty feet and hen being subjected to a dynamite blast. Waldbom's cap was complete y blown to pieces by tho explosion md how he himself survived is Q mys-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
GOUGE EYES FROM THE WOUNDED, MAKE HEADS AND EARS TROPHIES,
 GERMANY SAYS OF BLACK TROOPS


These people. who grow up in coun- tries where war is still conducted in It's most savage forms, have brought to Europe the customs of their coun- tries: and under the eyes of the highest commanders of England and France they have committed atroci- ties which set at defiance not only the recognizes usages of warfare, but of all civilization and humanity.
 sarbarities Of coiored Troops Re-
 veaied In Sworn Statements
 The documents contained in the ap- pendix are only selection from the comprehensive material at hand, il- iustrating the barbarous behavior Of the mercenary colored troops of Eng land and France. They contain ex- clusively tho sworn testimony of ap- proved witnesses and also extracts ot letters and diaries of citizens of hos tile countries.
 From the documents it Is evident that tho colored troops employed by England and France upon the Europ- can areas of war have the barbarous practice of carrying with them as war trophies the severed heads and
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
THE REV. KENNELLNs
 FATHER PASSES AWAY

A. cabIegram from Washington, D C.. brought the sad news to Rev. Pr Kennedy. S.J.. pastor of the Catholic Church of the Nativity that his be loved father died in that city last Sun day. surrounded by six of his chil. dren. Mir. P. J. Remedy was 7S years old and had celebrated his golden iu- bilee of married life last July when Rev Fr. Kennedy saw him for the last time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
CBy Gustav c. Roedor in the New
 York Worldl

AAA NNAAAAN
 The foreign office in Germany has just completed the preparation of a memorial on the employment oi coI- cred troops in the European arena of war by England and France
 This document. which is considered by the German War Department as of greatest importance. deals with ot- nciai reports. investigations and state rents made under oath before military court martial in regard to conduct Of colored troops in tho field. and atrocities committed by them npon German soldiers. mostly wounded and dying.
 When the time comes for peace ne- eotiations to be entered into this doc ument undoubtedly will form an im- portant factor. A copy of this re- markabie memorial. with afiidavits and reports. was procured by the staff correspondent of The World at the foreign office in Berlin.
 The memorial itself which precedes the list of reports and aiiidavits says, ln part;
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08

 BOOKS TO BE
 OPENED SOON

Reglstrallon Officer D. W. Petit stated today that the registration books Of tho city @ll probably be op. enod ot the city hall next Monday and be kept open until tho time for elec. ton. which is Tuesday, April lth. The law requires the books to be opened 30 days before the election but for the accommodation of some who might be leaving town for short time it has been decided to open the books earlier and keep them open.
 Local politics are beginning to boil In the city and business men and oth- CTS are beginning to get their heads together Go talk over the possibilities of prospective candidates. Many bus. mess men of the city are contemplate ing making the race and although no one has been found who has admitted the fact. it Is thought by those In the lmow" that there will be two good representative tickets in the field.
 All members of the present city council have announced several times that they would not run again, but they may be prevailed upor to change their minds
 1f the citizens of Juneau desire a special election 1t will be held in March to determine whether they shall be given Q chance to vote direct ly for the Mayor Or not and also whether counciimon elected for the coming year shall draw lots, one part to serve two years. and the others to be retired at the end of one year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08

fingers of German soldiers and wear ing as ornaments about their neclu ears which they have cut off. (Ap- pendix ID.
 "On the battlefields they creep ur steaithny and treaeherously upon tho German wounded, gouge their eyes out. mutilate their faces with knives and cut their throats. Indian troops commit these atrocities with a sharp dagger which Is fastened in the sheath of their side arms. Turcos. even when wounded themselves, creep around battiefields and like wild beasts mur der the defenseless wounded. tAp pendix 7-1N.
 It is incomprehensible that com manders of French troops, who are aware of this savagery and cruelty of the Senegalese. should allow Ger man wounded prisoners to be escorted by these people and in this way give the senegalese on opportunity to mur fer German soldiers. (Appendix q 15).
 eJust as Lord Chatham once pro tested in the English House of Lords during the American war of lndepen dence (Appendix ID. and Prince Bis mark in the Franco-Prussian War ol tS7O-71 Appendix 1S), against the employment. contrary to information al law. O. uncivilized peoples in war against white troops. 80 the German government sees itself compelled in the present war to enter solemn protest against England and France bringing into the field against Ger man troops whose savagery aud cruelty are disgrace to the meth ods of warfare Of the twentieth cen tury.
 "The first affidavit is entitled "Ex animation of the Merchant Victor schmier of Bruges by the Admiralty Court" The court is known as the Second Naval Division, over which pr. Hertz presided as military judge with Assistant Clerk of the Admir- atty Court Stein as secretary. The affidavit reads:
 'T was born Aug. g, 1870. at Leyden as son of a Dutch father and am stil a citizen of Holland. Since my fourth or nfth year l have been living ir Belgium. am married to a Belgian woman. and for ten years have been carrying on Q business at Bruges un der the firm name of The Bruges Pe troleum Company.
 On Oct. 4. 1914, was suddenly ar rested in Bruges without cause by the Belgian gendarmerie end carried to Calais. where l was again iberat- ed Oct 20. AS the railway was not available for citizens and as l was not permitted to travel from Calais by steamer to Holland, I started home afoot and arrived on Oct. % in the vicinity of Noeupodt behind the Bel glan-French front, where l was told that it was impossible to so on fur ther. I therefore stayed from Oct % to Nov. 21 on the Belgian coast be- tween NIeuport and La Panne, but mostly at East Dunkirk.
 One day there I met in a valley among the dunes black North Afrl- cans wearing white turbans. They called themselves Counters. spoke to them and asked them whether they have shot many Germans. They ap- piled In the affirmative, and one then drew out of the pocket of his baggy trousers a string of putrid fragments of flesh. He raised 1t proudly aloft
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
NOTICE AND ORDER
 No. i423-A. In tho District Court for the District Of Alasl<a, Dlvlslon No. One,
 at Juneau.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
4oMEsTEADER CUTS
 300 TELEPHONE POLES

J. D. Johnston, of Mile z. came in his morning and reports that he has eight men at work cutting 585 telephone poles for the Commission 70 be delivered February 15. He has 200 out now and will take out a horse md two men with him to haul the 'oles to the track 75 poles a day is he average cutting rate Seward Post.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08

WHEREAS, the United States At torney for the District of Alaska, Div lslon Number One, has made and filed m information in the above en- titled cause alleging that said Charles Hicks died intestate prior to the 31st day of October. 1911 at Wrangell, AL aska. leaving an estate at Wrangell, in Wrangell Precinct, Division Num- ber One, District of Alaska, of Eight Hundred and twenty-eight and 18-100 (S28I8) Dollars. and that said de- ceased left no heirs or other persons entitled to said money but that the same has escheated to and become the property of the United States, and that the said sum is now on deposit with the said p. c. Mccormack, mer- chant ct Wrangell, Alaska, subject to the order of this Court, and
 WHEREAS. said information prays that said sum of money be adiudged and decreed to be the lawful property of the United States, the plaintiff here in.
 NOW. THEREFORE, TT IS OR DERED that all persons interested in the said estate, money, or property be and appear before the above entitled Court. at Juneau, and show cause, if any they have, on or before the 18th day of March. 1916. why the title to tho said estate, money, or property should not vest in the United States, the plaintiff herein; and
 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this notice and order be publisher for six consecutive weeks in the Alaska Daily Empire Cat Juneau). O newspa- per of general circulation published in Juneau Precinct. District of Alaska. Dates this 31st day of January 1916.
 ROBERT W. JENNINGS,
 District Judge. First publication, Feb. 1. 1916.
 Last publication, March z, 1916.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08

THE ESTATE or CHARLES HICKS. DECEASED, AND P. c. McC0R-
 MACK. DEPOSITORY. Defendants.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
REMOVAL.

I win have the room chosen for my new location (formerly occupied by Dr. Simpson, entirely remodeled. [ am now giving very exceptional bargains on all my iewelry. My goes with every article sold. JOE PLANT
 Opposite Alaska Supply Go. Store.
 -(2.4.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
nEEp FlLEp FoR Lor.

A deed was filed today in the Com nissioner's court for Lot 8, Block 26. 'f the town of Juneau. The deed vas signed by Juliet Fay Thane and vas in favor of Louis K. Post. The consideration was given as S1O.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-08
Atun ON BEACH.

Tho ferry Alma was placed on the beach this morning for overhauiing and slight repairs. She win proba. bly, be taken off at high tide tomor- row morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
WANTS AMERICA BUILD ROADS
 IN CHINA

PEKING, Jan. Is. - Railway con struction in China is practically at a standstill as a result of financial con ditions, brought about by the Euro pean war. The Belgians, British, Rus sians and French all have railway un- dertakings in China, and the virtual suspension of this work is hard blow to the country, which is as yet made quately served by railways, and great ly in need of them for defensive as we'll as commercial purposes.
 Efforts have been made to interest American capital in several of the lines. Chinese officials are confident that the European nations would turn over their interests to neutral coun- try, such as the Unied States, if Am erican financiers would undertake to complete the lines.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
PAPERS OF GERMAN ARE SEIZED

munition works and bridges in the United States.
 One entry shows that several hun dred dollars were paid to Werner Horn, the German convicted of blow ing up the international bridge be- tween the United States and Canada at St. Croix, Maine. His books show that the day before this check was issued the German embassy had paid two thousand dollars into Won Papen's account His check stubs show that the attache sent five hundred dollars to the German consul at Seattle two weeks before the explosion in that city. which occurred on May 30, 1915. He made several payments of large sums to the Seattle consulate, which has been under fire because of the activities of the consul, Mueller, and that in last February he sent the con sul $500.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
ROLLING STOCK COMING FUR
 RAILROAD

Considerable additional rolling stock for the Copper River & North western railway will shortly arrive in Cordova. The freighter Latouche is due here on Monday with locomo- tive, two cabooses for the rotaries and 1000 ton of coal.
 On January 17 the freighter Cor dova sails from Seattle with a loco motive, four boxcars and 1000 tons of coal
 The big liner Victoria is scheduled to leave Puget Sound on January 19 with 1.OOO,OOO board feet of track ties. This shipment amounts to sixty car loads of ties, which will be used in the spring in replacing those now in use on the Chitina branch.
 A large addition is being built to the roundhouse to accommodate the new engines on the way.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
Special by Associated Press.

Special by Associated Press.
 LONDON, Jan. 15. The British foreign office has sent to the state department at Washington copies of the correspondence seized on Captain Von Papen, the recalled military at- tache, when he was homeward bound. Von Papen was searched when his ship reached Falmouth, and all his letters, check book and miscellaneous articles found pertaining to his ac- tivities while at the German embassy at Washington taken from him.
 Such of these as would assist the American government in it's warfare against the promoters of strikes and dynamiters of munition factories were copied and sent to Lansing by way of the American embassy in this city. Von Papen's check book shows that he made frequent payment of moneys to persons charged with blowing up
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
PROVIDING AGAINST THE
 SHORTAGE OF WATER

In order to provide against any ac- tual shortage of water in time of need the Cordova Power Company has de- cided to restrict it's use during the present dry spell, and also cautions all consumers not to allow any water to go to waste by allowing it to run when not being used.
 The company has also decided to shut off the water from l to o'clock D. m. and 9 D. m. to 6 a. m During this period an all-night telephone service will be maintained, and in case of fire by notifying central the water will be immediately turned on.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
GREAT BRITAIN TO ESTABLISH
 BLOCKADE

LONDON, Jan. 15. - It is stated on good authority that Great Britain will soon announce the establishment of an actual blockade between Germany and the allies, superceding the condi- ton established by orders in council which caused the American protest. and which Great Britain compromised out of court with the Chicago meat packers, whose goods were seized.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
MRS. PANkHURST ARRIVES BUT
 BE DEPORTED

NEW YORK, Jan. 15. - Emmeline Pankhurst arrived in this city today to raise funds for Serbian relief, but was detained at the gang-plank for having served several prison terms She was taken to Ellis Island,
 Mrs. Pankhurst has been parolled pending an appeal, and is free in the meantime.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 15. - A special bill of inquiry at the immigration sta tion has ordered Mrs. Pankhurst de- ported, and an appeal to Washington will be taken.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
GAR OF RUSSIA MPL|MENTS
 HIS TROOPS

PETROGRAD, Jan. Is. - Czar Ni- cholas issued a New Years address to the army, complimenting the sol diers on the brave stand they have taken against the enemy, and thank ing them heartily for their sacrifices for Russia. He told the troops that because of the excellent spirit mani- fested the government was encour- aged, and positive of ultimate victory, and assured them that peace was i'm possible until the enemy had been vanquished and victory crowned the efforts of the army.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
AUSTR|ANS TAKE MONTENEGR|N
 CAPITAL

VIENNA, Jan. 15. - The war office officially announced last night that the Austrian invading army in Monte negro has entered the city of Get tinje, the capital. The task of taking the town was not difficult one, as the Montenegrins had abandoned the city rather than subject it and it's inhabitants to bombardment. The residence of the king was undamaged, although some of the other public buildings showed traces of shell fire. The population is calm and there was no disorder.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
DRUGGIST ROOT WILL RETURN
 TO SEWARD.

w. F. Root received a cablegram yesterday from A. J. Adams, in Seat tie, stating that F. Wahl was pas, senger on the steamer Northwestern to relieve Mir Root as manager of the Northern Drug Company, as he de- sires to return to Seward, where he recently was appointed postmaster succeeding Phil J. Hickey, Jr, re- signed.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
]. 5. SUBMARINE BLOWN UP BY
 HYDROGEN GAS

NEW YORK, Jan. 15. - The United States submarine E-3 was blown up and partially destroyed this morning at the New York navy yard, where the new Edison batteries designed to pre- vent explosions from gas fumes were being installed. As a result of eXplo- sion four men were killed and many injured.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
QUIET THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
 IN BIRTHDAY

BERLIN, Jan. 15. - The Kaiser will celebrate his birthday on January 27, and he has issued request to the German nation to commemorate the event with quiet thoughts and pray CTS. In his statement he says: "Heart thoughts and the strength of the German nation, both in the field and at home, should be directed to the one great aim of gaining decis- i've victory, and the winning of peace, which so far as human mind can con- lecture, shall permanently safeguard the country against a repetition of hostile attacks"
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
SERIOUS FLOODS ID DAMAGE IN
 HOLLAND

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 15. - Serious floods in the northern part of Holland are now raging and doing immmense damage. The great dikes along the Zuiderzee have collapsed in several places, compelling the peasants, with their cattle, to flee to places of safety. Considerable damage was also done at Volendam, Edam, Texel and Mar ken Islands, as well as at Groningen.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
Special to The Times By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-The House spent this morning considering the bill providing for the leasing of the Alaska lands Delegate Wckesham took prominent part n the debate the measure devong him attention to the three coal
 fields, of the Maanuska, the Boring River and the Nenana The bill provides that may acquire 256O of lands until after the development of their property Sma
 Ter units may be leased and provisions in the bill allow the free of the coal by homesteaders for domestic Mu ncpates may acquire 16O of the coal land for the purpose of mining and selling the product to their citizens No charge made for the municipal leases they compelled pay royalty The usual lease provided for the bill calls
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
ORE PILED EVERYWHERE
 ABOUT CORDOVA

Cordova is truly the copper city of the world, as there is today piled up on the dock and in the railroad yards over $2,OOO,OOO worth of this ore awaiting shipment to the Tacoma shelter. The interior mines have been producing copper faster than it can be transported from here to the States.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
COMMITTEE TO
 MEET.

The Republican territorial commit tee will meet at Seward on January 27, to decide upon the place and date for holding the Republican conven- tion, when a candidate for delegate to Congress will be elected.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
GREAT ATTACKS >OF RUSSIANS
 FAILED

VIENNA, Jan. Is. - It is officially announced that on the Bessarabia front the Russians attempted to break through to Porontz and also east of Rarinczle. Five offensive attacks have been made since the beginning of the battle east of Galicia and Bessarabia, but each one attempted proved a failure.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15

NEW YORK, Jan. Is. -- The eXplo- sion on the submarine was due to hydrogen gas being ignited while the new Edison batteries were being in stalled. Two members of the crew were killed outright, and eleven in- jured, six of whom are in a serious condition.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-The mineral land leasing bill affecting all of the several hundred million of public land in Alaska and the continental United States passed the House today by big majority The now goes the Senate for confirmation, and little doubt expressed its adoption by the upper chamber As the bill is ad mnisraon measure Wilson will readily sign it when it before him. No amendments of any importance ncopor ated into the bill by the House. being passed in practically the same form in which it out of the committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
FOREIGNERS ARE LEAVING
 MEXICO

FL PASO, Jan. 15. - The cOnsuls representing the different countries in Mexico are hurrying all foreigners to the American side, as 1t is feared that more trouble is brewing and may result seriously.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
STR. EVANS NOT REPORTED,

The steamer Admiral Evans, which left Seattle last Monday, has not as yet been reported out of Juneau, all though she should reach Cordova Sun day night.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
FLOOD DOES DAMAGE IN
 IRELAND

ATHLONE, Ireland, Jan. 15. - The Grand canal burst today on the banks of Edinberry, Kings country, causing a loss of $3,0oO,0OO Houses, crops and cattle were swept away but for tunately no lives were sacrificed.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
5,1OO RUSSIANS CAPTURED BY
 AUSTR|ANS

VIENNA, Jan. 15. The Austro- Hungarian forces have won a decisive victory, resulting in the capture of 5,100 Russians, including thirty of ficers. The Montenegrins having abandoned Cettinje are retreating on the whole south and west front.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
POLICY MEXICO |S ID REMAIN
 UNCHANGED

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA. - The cabinet held a meeting today, at which all the members were present. The chief topic discussed was the murder of the Americans by Mexican bandits in the state of Chihuahua. It was de- cided that the administration should not change it's policy towards Mexico at this time.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
INCREASE WAGES OF COTTON
 WORKERS

NEW BEDFORD, Jan. 15. - Thirty two thousand cotton mill operatives here received the glad tidings today of an advance of five per cent in their wages.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15
FOUND GUILTY MURDER IF
 HIS WIFE

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 15. - Fred erick T. Price was today convicted of the murder of his wife, Mary Fridley Price, a member of a wealthy Mime sota family.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-01-15

NoRTHWESTERN IN MORNING.
 The steamer Northwestern left Ju- neau at o'clock last night, and is due in Cordova early tomorrow morn ing.