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volui ” VALDEZ, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1917 NUMBER 7
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flff STEAMERS
ARE TORPEDOEO
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MURK THAN HINURKD MISSING
Writisli Steamer* Srevose and Alnwick
Castle Torpedoed Unwarned—Sur
vivors Four Days In Open Boat—
Five Die of Kxposure.
NEW YORK. April 4.—The sink
ng of two British steamers .sunk
without warning and the possible loss
;>f 110 persons, including two women
and a baby is reported from London
ihis morning. The steamers sunk
were the Trevose and the Alnwick
Castle, the former bound for Egypt
.rnd the latter for Africa. . Twenty
Tour survivors from these vessels have
oeen picked up after spending four
lays and nights on a stormy ocean in
•ipen boats. Five persons died of ex
posure in the boats and two members
jf the crew of the Alnwick Castle
were killed by the explosion of the
lorpedo which sent the steamer to the
aottom. Nothing has been heard from
-the other boats in which at least 110
nersons left the doomed ships.
* The Trevose was a vessel of 3112
ons, built in England in 1896, and
uwned by the Hains S. S. Co. of St.
Ives. The Alnwick Castle belonged
to the Union Castle Mail S. S. Co. of
London. She was of 5893 tons dis
placement and was built in 1901.
EMERGENCY BILL
PASSES SENATE
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APPROPRIATED SOI OF $10,000
Money Appropriated for the Oi-gatiiza
) tion ot' a Home Guard and Estab
lishment of a National Guard in
Hie Territory.
JUNEAU, April 4.—The Senate yes
terday passed the emergency approp
riation of $10,000 to provide for the
organization of a home guard and the
establishment of a national guard in
the territory. Following the passage
of this bill the Senate wrangled for
three hours over the site for the pro
posed Agricultural Colloge and School
of mines. Senators Sutherland. Gaus
tad and attorney Tom McGowan of
Fairbanks, boosted for the Tanana
valley and Ronan for the Matanuska
or Cook Inlet, or that the site of the
college be left to a vote of the people.
This afternoon the Senate passed
the memorial to Congress protesting
against the passage of the Adamson
bill. The bill providing for appro
priations for schools in unincorporat
ed towns shall be made from the
funds derived from the sale of lots,
were also passed. Gaustad’s amend
ments to the 8-hour day bill were
killed and the discussion of several
ether measures taken up and advanc
ed on the daily file.
Moose to Give Easter Dance.
The members of the Moose lodge
are making extensive preparations
for a big Easter dance on Easter Mon
day, April 9th. The hall will be elab
orately decorated and the floor put in
excellent condition. The orchestra
has been secured tor the occasion and
is working up several new selec
tions. A splendid supper will be serv
ed at midnight. 2t
Aid Meeting Postponed.
Out of respect to the memory of tht
late L. Graham, the meeting of tht
Ladies’ Aid has been postponed iron:
Thursday until Friday afteri.oon
when the meeting will be held in tht
lecture room of the church in honoi
of Mrs. Merrifleld. Mrs. C. H. Crew
fortf'ind Mrs. C. W. Harrington wil
i be ^>stesses.
Notice to Eagles.
Members of the Eagle Lodge art
a .guested to meet at Eagle Hall to
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock tc
attend the funeral of their late Bro
L. Graham, which will be held in tht
ball at "3 o’clock. Every Eagk- is re
quested to be present.
FLEET OF GIANT AIR CRUISERS TO GUARD US
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A fleet of giant air cruisers, each mounting three anti-air craft guns and capable or successfully hattltug the
greatest dirigible. Is a new plan of the men who are concerned with the defense of the United States. Plans
for this powerful machine are shown above and are now in the hands of the war depar ment. One of the cruisers
will be completed soon and will take rh« sov«.rnment tests._.
KtHItZ CASE
BEGINS TODAY
| JURY PANKIj IS COMPIjKTKI*
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j Twenty-five Men Have Been Selects I
and Sworn In—Trial of Prisoners
Accused of Arson Was Started
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Tills Morning at fordova.
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i CORDOVA. April 4.—With the spe
cial venire called yesterday the jury
panel has been completed, twenty-five
having been sworn in. The case of
Otto and Caroline Kanitz, for arson,
in connection with the conflagration
jat Valdez on January 2, was coin
i menced this morning.
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JAPANESE SOLDIER WILL
BE CLOSE CHINA ADVISER
TOKIO. April 4.—Lieut. General
jXobusumi Aakl will soon leave for
i Peking to take up his duties as chief
! adviser to to President Li Yuan-hung.
^This marks an important step in the
[relations between Japan and China,
'which the Terauchi government has
[announced as now based on a firm de
[sire to establish mutual relations and
[co-operation. General Aoki will be
! accompanied by Capt. Neijiro Okarnu
\ ra, an able officer of the Japanese gen
j oral staff, who has been selected as
: his adjutant. General Aoki himself 1b
I regarded as one of the most able and
[far-sighted officers in the imperial
army and is especially well Informed
on Chinese affairs. It is understood
here that he will advise the president
on general administrative questions
as well as on military matters.
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I CANCER TAKES PLACE NOW
AHEAD OF TUBERCULOSIS
LONDON, April 4.—For the first
time the mortality from cancer in if-n
gland has overtaken that from tuber
culosis. At the present time about
40,000 deaths annually are ascribed
to cancer. The Cancer Society in Its
annual report expresses the belief
that a large increase in cancer cases
must be expected as a result of the
war. It is a matter of common
! knowledge that cancer frequently de
velops at the site of a former scar
| or wound. Whatever the underlying
I cause of the malady may be, the fact
! remains that as a result of the present
j unparalleled warfare we shall have
! to face in the near future a most seri
jous increase in malignant growths in
J the men who have served in the army.
i FIRE DESTROYS BIG
CLAM CANNERY AT CJORDOVA
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j CORDOVA, April 4.—The cannery
building of the Deep Sea Food Com
pany near Cape Whltshed, together
with about five hundred cases of
clams, was totally destroyed by fire
j this morning, entailing a heavy loss.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Band Meeting I*axt Night.
The members of the Valdez band
< met last evening In Moose Hall and
arrangements were perfected for les
sons on the various instruments and
; also for regular practice.
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W. R. Millard, superintendent of
i the Granite mine, and Mrs. Millard
|are*Visltors in town.
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FRANCK WILL PROTEST
TO NKl'TRAL COUNTRIES
PARIS, April 4.—The French gov
ernment gave notice tonight of its in
tention to address neutral countries
in protest against “acts of barbarism
and devastation on the part of the
Germans in the French territory that
they are evacuating."
Jhe official note announcing this
says: “Entire villages have been pil
laged, burned and destroyed. The
acts of the Germans are not destin
ed to check the operations of the
French armies, but iiave as their ob
jeci the ruining, for many years, of
one of the most fertile regions of
France.”
DANIELS WANTS
NAVAL STATION
WOl'I.II PROTECT TERRITORY
Col. \Y. T. Perkins States that Secre
tary of Navy Is Deeply Interested
in Construction of Railroad to the
Matanuska.
SEATTLE. April 4.—Colonel VV. T.
Perkins, capitalist, university regent
and newspaper proprietor, has just
returned here from a trip to Wash
ington. In an interview this morning
Col. Perkins stated that Secretary of
the Navy Daniels was vitally interest
ed in the completion of the Govern
ment railroad to the coal fields of the
Matanuska, and the establishment of
naval coaling stations in Alaska.
CAP!. O'BRIEN
IS N6
ALSO A NAVAL LIEUTENANT
Paris Reports Commander of the
Aztec, Lieutenant Gresham and
Eleven of Crew of American
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I Steamer Missing.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.—
Capt. O’Brien. Lieut. Gresham and 12
members of the crew of the American
steamship Aztec, torpedoed by a Ger
man submarine Sunday night, are re
ported from Paris to be still missing
and but little hopes are entertained of
their being picked up.
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HUMORED MAUZEY WIIiE
JjOSE both him feet
It is reported about town today that
Arthur Mauzey, whose feet were re
cently very badly frozen near Paxson
when he got into an overflow while
freighting for Meier, had arrived at
Cordova, and was in the hospital
there and that his feet were in such
condition that both would hare to be
amputated. This rumor has not been
confirmed from any authentic source,
The launch B. F. M. came in from
the Granite mine this morning..
VALENTINE IS
ELECTED MITOR
JL'NKAL’ KliKCTION INTKKKSTIX<»
lllomKren, Miller and Sorby Klected
Kor Two Year Term on City Coun
cil—Kobertson and Krickson Hun
Close Second for Mayor.
JCN'EAC, April 4.—The election
yesterday, although not so warmly
contested as in previous years, was
still sufficiently interesting to bring
out a considerable vote: Emery Val
entine was elected Mayor with At
torney Robertson and Claude Erick
son running closely t'or second place.
Gunnar Uloiugran, George Miller and
N'els Sorby were elected on the coun
cil for two years.
THEFT OF WHISKY
RKVEAES IKK>ZE#COMHIXE
ABERDEEN, April 4.—The most
sensational liquor case on Gray's Har
bor since the prohibition law became
effective is expected to resuit from
i (he seizure of 24 cases of whisky on
! the steamer Coronado by three men
i impersonating police officers. The
l crew of the steamer was held up by
it he bogus officers and compered to
! deliver the liquor. The police It; ve
| made six arrests, four of them being
j members of the crew of the Coronado,
j They are suspected of making a busi
ji ess of importing liquor into Aber
I deen.
John Damito is the only one of the
I three alleged bogus policemen arrest
ied so far. He is said to have ad
j mitted impersonatnig an officer hut
| refuses to tell who the other two are.
| The poilce expect to make other ar
| tests soon.
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DR. CHASE ELECTED
MAYOR AT CORDOVA
Dr. W. H. Chase was elected to the
city council at the city election yes
terday by the highest number of
votes, thus securing the office of may
or in accordance with the usual pro
cess followed in such cases. The oth
er members of the council are Dr. W.
W. Council, R. E. Capers, Bartley
Howard, Joe Stanton, William Smith
and H. I. O'Neill. Thomas Scott was
elected treasurer of the school board.
Like Valdez, Cordova had but one
councilmanic ticket in the Held and
'the only contest on was a frienly rival
j ry between Dr. Chase and Dr. Council
! for the highest vote, which would en
title the recipient to the office of
mayor.
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I Harry Selby has taken the position
I as messenger at the local cable office,
' succeeding Neal Dow, who will leave
j tor Anchorage.
Owen E. Meals, the local Ford
I agent, has sold to the Alaska Road
I Commission tw*o auto trucks, one for
; use at Nome.
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Herman Hill. Fred Erickson, Iver
Bjorndahl were arrivals In town to
day from the Granite.
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Photographer Jenner returned this
afternoon from a trip to the Granby
mine, where he has spent several days
I taking pictures.
WAR RESOLUTION STILL
HELD UP IN CONGRES
KAKOIXKTTK OPPOHKS IN THK SKNATK DKSPITK KKKORTS TOOK
HIM TO WITHDRAW OIUKCTIONS—I.OIH.K MARKS ADDRKSH I
SUPPORT OK MKAHURK—HOI SK UOMMITTKK ADOPTS SKNAT
RKSOIilTION AND IT IS KXPKUTKD IT WILD l*K PASSKD T<
MORROW—SKNATK TO RKMAIN IN SKSSION AIX MOHT IK NKI
KSSARY TO PASS— PACIKISTS ARK DISHKARTKNKD AND AH
liKAVINO THK CAPITA I.—DM'l,A RATION MAY COMK SOON.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ April 4 —
The Senate and House adjourned last
evening without taking any action on
the war resolution. Senator LaFol
lette blocked all efforts to rush the
consideration of the resolution in the
Senate, despite all attempts to get him
to withdraw, his opposition. Senate
Floor Leader Martin pointed to the j
tremendous consequences of delaying i
action and requested LaFoIlette to j
withdraw his objections, but the Sen- |
ator from Wisconsin refused and lec-'
tured Martin for refusing to consider^
other matters. The galleries roundly'
cheered both speakers. Senator Gal-1
linger moved to adjourn until 10 !
o’clock this morning, which was car-1
ried. Tlie Senate steering committee1
decided to hold a continuous session |
this morning to plan action on the.
war measure and prevent filibuster- j
ing.
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Press Approves.
WASHINGTON, L>. C'., April 4.
T lie press of the country, almost unau-1
imously this morning comes out;
strongly in approval of the ITesi- ]
debt's message and'of the resolution
declaring war against Germany.
Itoosevelt Calls On Wilson.
WASHINGTON. I). (’.. April 4. |
Colonel Theodore Itoosevelt called at
the While House yesterday afternoon |
to see President Wilson, but missed
him. He pronounced the message of
the President to Congress the great
est document in the history of the |
country. Last night he left the cap- i
ital for New York. He made no an-1
nouncement of his plans, but it is gen-;
orally conceded that he will busy him
self raising an army in the vent war
is declared.
Itannwolt Discharged.
WASHINGTON. I). C.. April 4.—I
Alexander Bannwort. the Boston paci
list, who' assaulted Senator Lodge on
Monday and who was taken into cus
tody, was released this morning. He
has experienced a change of heart and
lias expressed contrition for his act.
Senator Lodge refused to prosecute
him, and the case was dismissed.
Cabinet In Session
WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 4.—
The cabinet held a long session yes
terday afternoon at which was con
sidered plans for financing the war,
the raising of forces, the annihilating
of submarines and industrial prepar
edness.
I'rgew Confiscation.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 4.—
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, this
morning made a stirring address in
support of the war resolution, urging
every member to do his duty to the
country and support the President.
He also advocated the confiscation j
file government of all the intern}
German steamships in United StatJ
ports.
House Committee Adopts.
WASHINGTON. D. C., April 4.'
The House committee on foreign «r
lsfirs this morning adopted the Se
ate war resolution, and will repo]
the same favorably to the House t
morrow, when, it is expected, it wi
be passed without serious oppositio
Hitchcock Speaks for War.
WASHINGTON. 1). April 4.
The Senate started consideration c
the war resolution at 10 o'clock th
morning, and is prepared to continu
the session throughout the night >
necessary until the resolution passes
Senator Hitchcock, member of th
Foreign Relations committee and th
administration spokesman, is leadin
the supporters of the measure.
He made a stirring appeal to th
members to stand staunchly by th<
president without faltering or weak
ness or division. He said the Uniter;
States desired neither indemnity, ter'
litory. nor to settle griiiTges or figlU
because of racial antipathies, buv
would war for the vindication of its
honor and independence.
Pacifists Disheartened.
WASHINGTON. D. t\. April 4.
The pad Hots who thronged the capi
tal during the first of the week are
rapidly thinning out. Many have be
come converted to the cause of war
and others have become disheartened
and are returning to their homes. A
few remain and are lobbying against
the war measures.
Opposition Be Short.
WASHINGTON. D. C., April 4.—
Democratic leaders assert that the op j
position to the war resolution will be ,
short-lived. It is anticfpated that
when the opposition has aired its
views it will make no further attempt
to obstruct the pasasge of the reso
lution.
Will Graduate Officer*.
WASHINGTON. D. April 4.- 1
Secretary of War Baker announced 3
this morning that the Senior classes
at West Point would be graduated on .
April 20. This will add one hundred
and twenty officers to the service. It |
is anticipated that the next class will j
be graduated in September if the con- j
ditions warrant, and possibly earlier. *]
New Military Bill.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 4.
Senator Chamberlain has introduced
a revised universal training measure
providing for an array of half a mil
lion men twenty years of age and
over. The bill was referred to«he
Military Committee. *_
STENOGRAPHER SHOT
IN FRONT OF HOME
CHICAGO, April 4.—Miss Kathryn
Koller, a 25-year-old stenographer,
who was mysteriously shot in front
of her home last night, died today
without having regained conscious
ness.
The murder is supposed to have re
sulted from an attempt at robbery.
Harold Wiltse arrived in town last
evening from Betties Bay.
J. A. McGilvray has taken Mr. L.
Graham’s place in the firehall, until
some one can be elected to the place
made vacant by the death of Mr. Gra
ham.
Mrs. W. E. Lucas and Miss Edna
Robb, of Seward, who have been visit
ing with Prof, and Mrs. F. G. Davis
the past week, will return to their
homes on the Alaska.
prospector ads bring results.
Dutch Incense Berlin.
LONDON. April 4.—A Berlin tele
gram via Amsterdam maintains tlie
Dutch government was guilty of an
unneutral act in permitting the armed
British steamer Princess Melita to
leave Dutch waters after her recent
visit. The dispatch declares that the
steamer should have been interned.
Women Prepare for War.
LARAMIE. Wyo., April 4.—Red
Cross work has been taken up by wo
men students of the University of
Wyoming with a view to serving the
country as nurses in the event of war.
Young women members of the fac
ulty of the Institution also are taking
a keen interest in the training.
The classes are under the instruc
tor in physical training for women,
who says seferhl of the members are
ardent in ''their desir eto evidence
their patriotism by actual work.
Otto Elfstrom and two companions
left last evening for a prospecting trip
down the Sound.