The Cordova Daily Times
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA. THURSDAY, MAY M. lHHi.
STAY AWAY FROM ANCHORAGE.
The workings of (lie litinmn inintl, and the process of
reasoning by which a man will arrive at a definite conclusion,
is a probl m the solution of which tor years lias bothered
psychologists.
A fair example of the persistenee with wliieh a man will
follow a set idea is illustrated by the manner in which the
people are flocking to Anchorage.
Amazed by the number of men who are arriving at the
railroad camp on Cook Inlet, Commissioner Me«»rs sent a t• • I»■—
gram to all Alaska and Seattle papers, warning men that all the
labor that can be used this year is now available there, and for
others not to come.
The natural conclusion is that this would serve to stop
others from coming, lint such is not the case. Each man fig
ures it out to himself that the notice so published will serve to
keep tin* other fellow away, but that he. being only one, can
continue on and' have no difficulty getting employment when
lie arrives.
The logic is good, and might work out, only it mu-t be
remembered that the “other fellow” figures exactly the same
way, and the rush continues unabated.
Last year the same trouble occurred. Despite the warn
ings of tin* commission and others, men continued to come in
|if 1111 rwl t»D( Is, with the result that many were without employ
ment. for most of the summer.
The best and safest way for men who had calculated on
going to Anchorage is t<> heed the warnings sent out by Lieut.
M< ■ars. If more men are needed' lie has said he will first notify i
Alaskan towns, and he will keep his word.
In the meantime it is hard to find a better place than
Cordova.
RAILWAY POLICE NOT WANTED.
1 tic hill introduced by Senator Pittman, of Nevada, wliicli,
if passed, will vest the Alaskan engineering commission, now
engaged in the construction of the government railway from
N. ward to Fairbanks, with police powers, is one that might
- ~ily prow of vast harm to tlie territory.
It is unreasonable to believe that the men at the head of
nstruction of the government railway require more powers
or protection than did others who engaged' in like enterprises
in Alaska. Four or five railroads already have been built in
Alaska without such powers being vested in the men in charge,
and snrelv the laws of the territory, which proved sufficient
for their protection, will suffice to care for the interests of the
government.
Were such powers to he asked by the Copper River &
Northwestern or the White Pass railways, it would not receive
a moment’s consideration. It would be rightly argued that the
territory of Alaska has laws which guarantee its peace, and
power to enforce them, and any effort to set up and maintain
a separate and foreign police force should be resisted.
It is apparent that the little strike which occurred at An
chorage this spring has put the fear of future trouble in the
heart of somebody, and it is proposed that if friction does come
later the railway commissioners will have ample authority to
deal with it as they see fit.
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r STICK TO YOUR GUN.
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It has never been explained, but it is a fact nevertheless,
that sometimes there come days when everything seems to go
wrong? Everything seems upside down, dragging an anchor
or something, and we cannot accomplish anything. The hours
slip by that count only as so much of our life wasted. Such
days come to everybody, and it is then that we feel discouraged
as we face disappointment—the hardest enemy that one can]
meet. Disappointment is a hard opponent to battle with, yet
we know that it can he conquered and that all we have to do is
to keep on lighting. V lien those dark days come if we grab
our courage, stick to our gun, and hoist the sail of confidence,
and thus equipped, we shall never fail to sail through d'isap
I ointment and reach success. After all, in an undertaking suc
cess depends largely upon our mental attitude; our confidence
in ourselves. Uncertainty as to our ability to perform a task
is lack of confidence in ourselves, and lack of confidence means
failure and disappointment. Stick to your guns and' never give
up for a second; for to give up for a second is to fail.—Ketchi
kan Miner.
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Vernon Castle, abandoning the light fantastic in this coun
try to risk his life in the service of his majesty, sets an example
to his countrymen in England. While many of them have been
hesitating he has cast the hesitation aside and done the Castle
walk to the recruiting officers.
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The submarine menace has made transit of the English
channel so hazardous that even the stork remains in Holland.
The English birth rate is decreasing to an alarming degree.
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The New York World wrants the Republicans to nominate
"Wilson. Let’s try to move Chicago down to St. Louis.
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
I Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mr*. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
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CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
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Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
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DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Slock CORDOVA, ALASKA.
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
A:i Work Given Prompt
Attention
CHARLES GAME
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
One Visit
Will
Make You
A
Regular Patron
At
Slater's
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
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MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE MUSIC ROOM
OF THE
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Plione 94.
DEVELOPING AND PRINTING.
Victor and Edison Victrolas. Stationery.
Prescriptions Carefully Compounded.
We are the authorised agents for the U. S. Coast i
and Geodetic Survey Charts and Tide Tables.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait and commodious steamers sailing between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez. Seward- and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Hails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
April 25.ALAMEDA . May 7
May 5.NORTHWESTERN.May 12 4
May 5. MARIPOSA.May 16
Regular freight service for KetcniKan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; S. 8. Latouche, 15th; S. S.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT, .1
_General Agent Agent A J
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next tailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL WATSON . May 14
ADMIRAL EVANS . May 21
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT . May 28
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, YakutaL
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
| Copper River &
| Northwestern Ry. |
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1916.
jjjj Three Trains Weekly Between Cordova and Chitina. jjjj
Four Trains Weekly Between Chitina and Kennecott. -jij
jjjj Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mondays, Thurs- jjjj
days and Saturdays. :j|
jiji Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays and jiji
jjjj Fridays.
jjjj Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tuesdays, Thurs— jijj
days and Fridays. VS
jjjj Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednesdays,':*
jjjj Thursdays and Saturdays.
jjjj The above schedule subject to change without notice, jjjj
j:-i Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Petsenger Trains Be- £:
tween Cordova and Chitina.
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Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. jiji
Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska jiji
jiji Steamship Company building jiji
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I Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
jij? Superintendent Cordova Agent jiji
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Aeroplane Motors
Investigate these motors for driving aeroplanes,
i flying boats, pleasure and fishing boats, scows, etc. Can if
|| be attached in half an hour; 16 to 80 horse-power, if
l Adopted by railroad commission. if
K.-W. Spark Coils and Magnetos. Everything for S
ii the boat. if
l Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
Oxy-Acetylene Welding. gj
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