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Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-25

Wednesday night when ''Dad'' Me Nulty, in charge of the telegraph line repairs on the Southwestern, was sit ting in his office at Douglas meditat- ing on the horrors of war and plan ming his duties for today, he was al most completely put out when the cop ing of window in his room gave way and fell with crash, the screws hold ing it to the wall having given way Dads first thought was that the l. W. W.'s had reached Douglas on their way back to Bisbee from Columbus, but just as he threw up his hands he dis covered the accident The crash ere ated a commotion in the various of fees in the depot.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-25

The explosion of a bottle of com pressed air of the sort used by motor ists in pumping up their tires quickly when away from any service station, sent large pieces flying into the air Tn the show window of Hood & Bledsoe yesterday at Douglas, and the main part of the bottle hurtled through the window to the opposite side of tine street, where it struck the brick wall with considerable force. Had anyone been struck by the missile death or serious injury might have resulted.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
WICK CRE OPTED KILLING ROAD
 FUND BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23. - Con gressman Gordon of Ohio, Democrat, and Congressman Stafford of Illinois, Republican. today succeeded in having the S500.000 appropriation for Alaskan roads and trails eliminated from the military appropriation bill. Colonel w. P. Richardson. of the Alaska road commission. through whose efforts the appropriation was put fin the bill. has besn i'll and unable to assist the friends of the appropriation in secnr- ing it's passage. It is generally be- lieved the appropriation will be re- stored in the senate.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
CREDITORS ARE LOOKING FOR
 CHAMBERS

Recent arrivals from the states tell of the disappearance of Joe Cham bers, the we'll known old-time commits sion man, who came north every year since the early days of the Fairbanks camp. From the information received 1t appears that when he left Alaska last fall he kept on going, but never stopped at Seattle, where he had ere ditors to whom he owed s20,OO0 to $27,OOO.
 After the creditors in Seattle be- came convinced that he was not go- ing to show up, they engaged one of the big detective agencies to start the search for him. He was traced from Cordova as far as Juneau on the Am erican boats and from there to Prince Rupert on the Canadian line. Whether or not the detectives succeeded in fol lowing him from there is not known.
 Before leaving Fairbanks, Chambers is reported to have sold out much of the personal property which he used annually on his visits there, so that there is little doubt that when he was departing this fall he figured it was his last trip to the interior.
 The disappearance of Chambers has caused a surprise among his friends in Seattle. as he had practically un- limited credit among the wholesalers and jobbers. MT. Turner. of the Fur ner. Pease Company, of Seattle, is re- ported to have said that the credit of Chambers was good for $20 00A A-with his firm, and others held him in equal high esteem.
 When in Fairbanks last summer the friends of MT. Chambers noted at the time that he was breeding over something, and several commented on it at the time. His conduct was en- tirely different than in former years, and noticeable.
 Among the people in Seattle who are known to have been creditors of MT. Chambers are: The Scandinavian Bank. for about $6,O00; Turner, Pease & Company, for about 5000; J. B. Powell & Company, for about $5,000; National Grocery Company, for sev- eral hundred dollars, and several other merchants.
 While his disappearance is not ex- plainable, some of his Seattle credit ors believe that he will yet show up to make the best settlement possible
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
ALASKA SCHOOLS LEGISLATIVE
 ISSUE

Tn my opinion. the biggest issue which confronts the next territorial legislature is the care of the schools of the territory without the liquor revenues after January 1, 1918. now
 that Alaska has been declared dry territory after that time.r
 So declared Representative William Burns, of Fairbanks, who arrived in town on yesterdays train on his way to Juneau to attend the territorial leg islature, which convenes next week, and when MT. Burns will enter upon his third term. He made the above statement knowing that the matter of the care of the schools of the terri tory without money derived from li- quor licenses is the all absorbing topic everywhere. particularly among the prohibitionists. But the statement was proof conclusive that no repre- sentative Is going to Juneau with a fuller determination to do his duty by the people than Billy" Burns.
 My. Burns said last night that he has not yet ascertained what powers the legislature has in the matter of caring for the schools. He has not yet looked up that part of the enabling act, but from what he has learned he is of the opinion that the legislature already has the power to act without having to have special powers granted it by congress. He says that when the people of the territory voted Alas ka dry they burdened the legislature
 with the problem of raising at least
 s2O0.O00 for school purposes. It costs
 that amount to run the schools of the territory, both within and without the corporate limits of the towns and of that sum about $86,000 is used annual ly for Nelson schools, or schools which are supported by the territory. and not by the municipalities. Provision for these schools must be made, as we'll
 as for those in the various towns
 which will now not be able to support them from taxes and license money. Representative Burns also expres- ses himself as being of the opinion | that the powers of the territorial road | overseers in the division are too limi- ted, and he will endeavor to have them enlarged. AS the law now stands ! the road overseer is compelled to call | for bids for even a small repair job on the roads. This takes time which
 might be used to better advantage, 1 and it is this deficiency in the terri torial road law that MT Burns Intends ! to remedy if possible.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
LEAK ALL MY I \ SAYS PROBING
 COMM TTEE
(Ey Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24. - Vindi- cation of all public officials mentioned in the investigation of charges that there was a leak close to the White House in regard to the presidents peace note, was voted today unani- mously by the house rules committed
 It is understood that the committee found Thomas w. Lawson's charges and that Boiling, the ing to do with the leak.
 Advance information was furnished to the brokers by J. Fred Essay and w. w. Price, duplicate men in the files division at-the presidents offices
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
Juneau Mikes "Wick" an Issue.

JUNEAU. Feb. 24. Advices re- eeived here from Washington state that the appropriation of $580. .010 for Alaska roads and trails, attached 10 the military appropriation bill, has been stricken from the bill In the house, on a point of order on the suggestion of Delegate Wickersham that the appropriations for roads in Alaska by the federal government did no good to the territory.
 Acting on a suggestion from Wash ington. the Empire, of this city, has issued call to all commercial bodies. mayors and members of the common councils of the various towns and all citizens interested in securing this appropriation for roads in Alaska to wire Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the senate committee on military affairs. urging that the item be rein stated in the senate.
 In connection with this call the Empire declares that the, iailure of the government to make an appropri- ation at this time would be disastrous to Alaska and would probably result in the cutting off of all appropriations in the future for road work in the territory. It is urged that Immediate action be taken by the various civic bodies in the territory to impress on the senate committee the necessity of restoring this item to the bill.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
SCARCITY GRUB REPORTED IN
 CH|SANA

A Chisina correspondent sends the following interesting letter from that camp:
 There are still a number of old. timers in the section who have not got cold feet and what may be still more of a surprise to many people, who still believe this camp has a bright future.
 On Notch creek on the first of the year there was quite stampede to relocate on discovery, which had lapsed from lack of assessment work McMullen X McGiddigan are trying to get down to bedrock. but the tempera- ture is ranging from 25 to 30 below zero and they are not making much progress.
 Charles Hirdning and A. F. Nelson have a boiler and are running tun. nel in the hill in frozen ground. to tap the benches. They have expended about $1,000 on the project and have hopes of striking pay dirt when they strike bedrock.
 On Big Eldorado Shorty" Brigens and Bill McAbe are working on bed rock and have dirt running about 50 cents to the square foot Dutch and partner on Gold Run are continuing work in about the same pay as they had last winter. and expect to clean up a good sum in the spring.
 There are a number of prospectors here anxious to work their ground, but they have been compelled to put in most of their time this winter hunt ing, as the supply of grub is practi- cally exhausted. There was consider ] able meat brought fin last fall, suffi- cient 1t was believed to last through | the winter. but owing to the number of dogs here the supply has been ex- hausted.
 Since the fffrst-eff November -te- date 1 there has not been a pound of grub | w oS cOaohe- ouA hiClShohN hao ten head of horses engaged in packing in canned corn. tomatoes, sweet pota- toes. pumpkins. pickles, sauerkraut, salmon. sardines. clans and in fact | all kinds of junk. and for two months past has been borrowing flour. sugar. tea. butter and bacon to live on. while many of the prospectors have none. and no way to get any.
 The only way of getting supplies 1 into the camp at present is over the | glaciers. and the only hope of better ing transportation is to strike pay in the deep ground on Notch creek
 this is done the future of the camp is assured. and we will try for a road from Gulkana on the Valdez Fairbanks trail. This road will cut out the gla- ciers entirely; pass through . com.
 paratively level, we'll timbered coun-
 try. and is unquestionably the best possible route.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
WOMAN ApJuoeeo INSANE.

Mrs. Amelia Harris of Anchorage. has been adjudged insane by a jury in the commissioners court at that place and will be sent to Morningside sani- tarium. Deputy Marshal s. O. Gas Ter is now on his way from Seward to Anchorage and on his return will bring the patient with him and take h~ to the states. The report states that Mrs. Harris is very violent
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

WASHINGTON Feb. 26-There was considerable excitement in of ficial circles when 1t became known that at o'clock President Wilson summoned Secretary Yum ulty to the White House and called Senator Stone in confer ence sooE afterward. At 9:3O o'clock the public printer was also present at the executive office and received the manuscript of the presidents address.
 Tumulty made an announce ment of the presidents intention a little lats---,I.e said that VII son had concluded 1t unwise to wait for an overt act before ask ing congress for additional au- thority, as the accumulation of American rights and the condi- tions resulting from the failure of American merchantmen to leave port had caused the presi- dents determination to address congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
IN SENATE TER HAS BEEN STOPPED
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. - The Re publicans stopped their senate filibus- ter on Sunday morning after the De- mocrats agreed not to vote on the revenue bill until Wednesday night. The Alaskans here are anxious be- cause the senate has not yet consid- cred the sundry civil bill, which con tains a majority of the Alaska appro- priations. The army and navy bills are also unconsidered, and the three bills carry appropriations of $1,000,- OOO,OOO
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
] J TCH VESSELS VICTIMS OF
 SUBS
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(By Associated Press)


 . WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The . ' tremendous destruction of Dutch . ' shipping during the past two . . days is regarded as the most . . acute phase of the international . . situation, and is expected to . . bring nearer the probability of . ' break in diplomatic relations be- . . tween the Netherlands and Ger . ' many. . . Holland has only made a pro ' . test against the destruction of . ' her neutral ships by German sub ' . marines, but the startling oper- . . ations yesterday and today are . . likely to arouse the popular in- . ' dignation of the Netherlands, . ' which that government may find . ' 1t difficult--te withstand even if . ' 1t desired to do SO. ' >>><>>>>>>>>>>>
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
The Alaska Dispatch at Juneau re- gently added . big Optimus press to its equipment at . cost of $3950.

Preliminary foundation tests for the steel bridge which is to be bull, across the Tanana river by the Alaska engineering commission. will be started within . few days under the direction of c. H. Rand, who is now busy preparing the drii land making other nscsssary preparations.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
CHARGES REPUbS TRYING BLOCK REVENUE BILL
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. After Senator Miles Poindexter. of Wash ington state, had been talking in the senate on Saturday for five hours on the revenue bill, Senator John Sharpe Williams. of Mississippi, aroused the Republicans by charging that they had received orders from the muni- ton makers of the country to defeat the measure.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
RAILROAD PAYROLL AT
 ANCHORAGE FOR WEEK.

The total disbursements of the of flee at Anchorage for the period of February l to were $85, GOOSE. The payment of salaries and wages am ounted to S74.550.62; for local pur- chases $2847l; to contractors S7, 3SS.6l; other expenditures $777.Ss; dock claims $2999
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
HELD FOR EMsEzzIEMENT.

Advices from Unga state that John o. Foster. of that place, has been bound over by the commissioners court to the grand jury on the charge of embezxlement by baiiee. It is al leged that Foster converted to his own use moneys belonging to the estate of B. Ommundsen. Foster was book keeper for the Alaska Goldfish Com pany.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. - Pre- sident Wilson appeared before congress this afternoon and asked authority to place the United States in a state of armed neu- trality as the result of the Ger man submarine menace and its continued invasion of the plain rights of neutrals on the high seas. He declared that the fur. ther sacrifices of American lives and ships was intolerable and the blockade of American commerce almost as effective as if the country were at war and have taken the place of the dreaded overt act which was expected to shake the world and force the president into the next step to- ward war.
 Devoutly expressing the hope 1t would not become necessary to put an armed force into action, the president specifically asked for authority to supply merchant ships with defense arms, which means using them and to employ any other instrumentaiities, as well as sufficient credit to enable him to provide adequate means of protection. This without being specified. If terms were required for the use of the army and navy and the necessary money to make them effective behind the rights of Americans.
 The president declared he was thinking of the rights of human ity. but through it all he pro- claimed to the world policy of : peace. If peace be possible, he dis claimed thinking of war or steps that lead to it. He exclaimed that the American people wished to exercise none but their rights for peace. The president said if his course will lead to war it will come only by willful acts and az gressiOns of the other.
 A grim faced body of senators and representatives heard with intense silence and grave atten- tion the words which will carry the American republic a step fur ther in its stand against the ruth less sacrifice of neutral rights end lives and step nearer to war If must be.
 News of the sinking of the La conia. with Americans aboard, was received here while the pre- sident was on his way to the capitol.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
GERARD UNEASY AS TO RETURN
 TRIP
(By Associated Press)

MADRID, Feb. 26. = As the Ger man government has failed to guaran- tee him protection through the sub marine zone, Ambassador Gerard is a little bit uneasy about his return voyage to the states AS charge of treason was trumped up against the American after he left Berlin, it may be that this is the reason that he is not being safeguarded. Another ru- nor is to the effect that the charges were made so to investigate the Am erican embassy and get possession of the papers there. It is said Gerard destroyed all documents before leav- ing with the exception of copy of the treaty Germany attempted to force him to sign and which he is taking to Washington with him.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
|MUSHER MAKES A FAST TRIP WITH
 DOG TEAM
Especial to The Times)

SEWARD, Feb. 26. Representa- tive Nate Coombs, of Council, has ar but too late to catch the steamer Alas ka for Juneau. He says Scotty Allan left Nome five days ahead of him, and is anxious to know if the famous musher has reached COrdova.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
WANT NO FOREIGN PRINCE
 RULE OVER C0bURG

. MUNICH, Feb. 24. - A bill for ex- cluding foreign princes from any pos sibility of succeeding to the ducal throne Is now before the diet of Sake Coburg- Gotha. The chief aim of the ia to make it impossible for any English prince to become duke of Coburg in the event of the present duke, who is grandson of Queen Victoria, dying without male heir.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
SHIPS WILL SAIL AS SOON AS
 GAN ARM
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Feb. 26. - An Ameri- can line announces that it's steam ships which have been detained here will resume their sailings as soon as guns can be provided, if congress au- thorizes President Wilson to arm ships.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
BRITISH TROOPS GAIN GROUND
 IN BATTLE
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(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 26. - Under a . . heavy fog and mist the Germans . . carried out the greatest retire . . ment that has taken place on . . the western front during the past . . two years. For a depth of three . . miles at some points the British . . have occupied Phys Serre, Mira . . mount, Petit Mirsmount, and in. . . cluding Butte de Warlencourt, . . which has been the scene of . . fierce fighting. Further retire . . ment of the enemy Is expected. . >>>> . >> . . . >>>>>
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
TURKS RETREAT ARE BEING
 PURSUED
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 26. - It is official ly announced that the British have captured Kutelamara. The Turks are retreating toward Bagpailos, twenty four miles west, and are being pur- sued by the British cavalry.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
TWO NORWEG|AN BOATS ARE
 SUNK
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(By Associated Press)

tby AssOclated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The . ' sinking of two more vessels by . . German submarines, on both of . ' which were American sailors . . aboard. has been reported to the . . state department by the Ameri- . can eonsuls. In both cases the . . vessels had been warned and . . two Americans were landed safe. . ly. The ships torpedoed were . . the Norwegian steamer Skirm . . and Norwegian bark Blanheim. . . - <>>>> <>>>> . . (
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
WILSON MAKES 4 STRONG PLEA
 T0 CONGRESS
tBy Associated Press)

tb. NsSocidted ffeSSb
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. - The president will address a joint ses- sion of congress this afternoon and ask authority to establish state armed neutrality. He has made full and detailed plans for the protection of American ships desiring to enter the German war zone and will ask congress to em- power him to use the forces of the United States to protect Am. erican rights on the high seas.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
TWO TOWNS ARE ATTACKED BY
 DESTROYER
(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Feb. 26 - A German de- stroyer bombarded Broadstairs and Margate early this morning. One wo- man and one child were killed, two aged.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
Americans Aboard Ship Attacked
ASKS AUTHORITY TO ARM SHIPS
War Clouds Are Gathering

Chairman Flood, of the foreign re- lations committee, will introduce in the house today bill grant ing power to the president to arm ships and all other authority ne- cessary to protect American lives and property.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
YOUNG GOULD ACCIDENTALLY
 SHOOTS HIMSELF ON HUNT.
(By Associated Press)

BRUNSWICK, Ga, Feb. "A. - Ed win Gould. Jr., grandson of the great railroad builder of the same name. killed himself accidentally while hunt ing raccoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

A case of scarlet fever was discOv- cred last week at Ketchikan. strict quarantine of the case was at once established and the mayor issued warning to citizens to take all pos sible precautions to prevents spread ing of the disease.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
SALMON CANNERY TENDER
 FOR ALASKA LAUNCHED
(By Associated Press)

SEATTLE, Feb. 26. - The Sockeye Salmon Company's eighty foot tender Morovia, for Alaska service, was launched today.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

"A recent arrival in Nome from Candle reports there is not an idle man in the camp, and that all the
 andle miners are taking out good
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

! NEW YORK, Feb. 26. - Twen- . ty Americans, all native born, . were members of the crew of the . Laconia. Five thousand sacks of '
 United States mail were sunk on .
 the liner, including money, valu- . } able securities and documents '
 sent by American firms. '
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

. LONDON, Feb. 26. - American (
 : Consul Frost has telegraphed
 from Queenstown that the liner ( Laconia was torpedoed on Sun ( : day night at 10:30 o'clock. Two
 ' hundred and seventy-eight sur ! vivors were landed, some are | , missing and one is dead. .
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26
CUNARD LINER |S SUNK WITHOUT
 WARNING
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(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press) . . QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 26.-The . . Cunard liner Laconia, of 18,000 . . tons burden, has been sunk. She . . sailed from New York for Liv- . . erpool on February IS, with a . . hundred passengers, including . . ten or more Americans. The sur ' . vivors. including passengers and . . crew to the number of 270, will . . be landed here tonight. .
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

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The Cordova daily times., 1917-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 26. - It is off cially stated that the Laconia was
 torpedOed without warning.
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