WANT MINERS TO
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. — A plea
for preparedness at coal and metal
mines, so that if a disaster comes and
imprisons many miners the officials
may have a definite plan for action
in saving life is outlined in a report
just issued by the bureau of mines of
the department of the interior, and
which is being sent to practically all
of the mines in the United States. The
bureau of mines has aided in rescue
work at many mine explosions and
has been instrumental in saving the
lives of many men, but in almost every
instance where there has boen a great
clisaster the bureau’s officials say
they have found great confusion pre
vailing, with much valuable time wast
ed before a proper rescue organiza
tion could be effected. There has
also been a serious absence of the
equipment necessary for the recovery
of the men entombed. Lack of such
preparedness, the bureau says, no
doubt has often resulted in an un
necessary Iobs of life among the im
prisoned men, and bIho among the
rescue force.
NOTICE.
I will conclude the examination of
the eyes of the school children short
ly and request that any others wish
ing an examination please call at once
or phone for an appointment. Consul
tation free.
ROBERT SIMPSON,
Windsor Hotel.
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SEWARD A HALIBUT CENTER.
The Seward Post says that city is
to become the halibut center for
southwestern Alaska, and the great
banks between Middleton island and
Kodiak.
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U. S. COMMISSIONER DIES.
Julius J. Wackenheimer, the U. S.
commissioner at Dime creek, who was
brought to Nome recently for medical
treatment, died at the Holy Cross hos
pital in that city.
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REFUSE TO BUY WATER PLANT.
The proposition for the city of Ju
neau to purchase from R. F. Lewis the
Juneau water works for $100,000, was
turned down recently at a public meet
ing in that city.
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orchestra dance tomorrow night, at
Eagle hall.
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Wanted — A girl for general
housework tit Chitina. Apply
Mrs. J. W. Forrester, at Hos
pital. 12-6t
LONDON, Dec, 12. — A million
pounds, or $6,000,000, could be saved
in a fortnight if everyone would agree
to go without meat one day each week,
says the newest appeal to the public
to cut down their meat consumption
made by the National War Savings
Committee. Last September a board
of trade committee, making a similar
appeal for economy, urged the public
to agree to one meaties sdav each
week, but apparently it has fallen on
deaf ears.
At present high prices the civilian
population of this country now eats
about £500,000 worth of meat every
day, according to figures compiled by
the war savings committee, which
finds that this is due to the habit
of eating meat — beef, mutton, pork
or bacon — two or three times a day.
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Say, boys and girls, don't forget that
Bon Ton dance tomorrow night.
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SNEAK THIEVES AT WORK.
A night prowler has been helping
himself promiscuously to things not
his own in Douglas for some time
past. Recently he broke into Fox's
store and the Republic bar and got
away with small sums of money at
each place.
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OLDTIMER IN HOSPITAL.
J. J. Trunk, an old pioneer of vari
ous Alaska mining camps, has been
taken to the St. Joseph's hospital at
Fairbanks, suffering from a severe at
tack of pneumonia.
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NOTICE.
Members of Chemical Company No,
1 will please take notice that the
chemical has been removed to the Nor
thern Hotel In case of fire members
will report accordingly.
GEORGE DOOLEY,
Chief Fire Department.
TAKE OPTION MANY CLAIMS.
W. G. Jack, mining engineer for the
Hughes-Timmlns-Lewls Interests, an
nounces that he has secured options
on most of the claims on Goldstream,
near Fairbanks, and will prospect the
ground next season with the idea of
Installing a dredge.
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MUCH MONEY CHANGED HANDS.
It is estimated that no less than $25,
000 changed hands In Fairbanks on
the result of the presidential election.
Experienced laundress will work by
day or hour. Phone 162. 12-6-4t
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The latest creations in party and
afternoon gowns at Clay-son's.
MARSHALL A GOOD CAMP.
New arrivals gt Uuby from Mar
shall City say conditions in that camp
have been good all summer despite
the shortage of men. and that some
good cleanups have been made.
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NOTICE.
Coasting on all hills about town is j
strictly prohibited, and the only hill j
that coasting will be tolerated on Is '
on C street, from Third to First. I’ar-'i
ents are requested to admonish the
youngsters, as their help will possibly
avoid a serious accident.
This warning is especially issued in
regard to coasting on any and ell side
walks. GEO, DOOLEY,
Chief of Police.
LACK FUNDS. CLOSE SCHOOLS.
The efforts of the farmers in the
Matanuska valley to secure a school
in the neighborhood of Finger lake has
resulted in failure because of the ex
haustion of the school money held by
i he governor.
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NOME BREWERY SUSPENDS.
It is reported that the Nome brew
ery iH going out of business. This
decision was arrived at before the
vote on the west and dry question was
decided.
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Empress Theater
TONIGHT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12.
ONE SHOW, STARTING 8 P. M. SHARP.
CONSISTING MOSTLY OF COMEDY.
Comedy & Drama
A MIXED PROGRAM OF
REMEMBER ONE SHOW EACH NIGHT AT 8 P. M,
EXCEPTING SUNDAY, 7:30 AND 9:00.
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A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Servic7]|
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES SKIS CASSEROLES
Present a man or boy with a Fln« ash and hardwood, with Guernsey and Royal Rochester.
Cataraugus “Sure Kdge" Pocket 1,1 !' “,hor l)lnJlllBH_ mounted in nickel containers of
Knife and you will please him. SILVERWARE handsome designs.
' Our Silverware Is the Rogers “—“
SKATES 184Z ELECTRICAL GOODS
We have the celebrated Con- " Percolators, Toasters, Sad
roy and Barney & BerrV- CUT GLASSWARE Irons, Chafing Dishes, Bake
Hockuy In nGW and elegant designs at vens, Klectrlc St and Lamps of
hardware Prices. exceptionally lino design.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
fimtafor
AT THE STORE OF ALL - THE
• ''S3 YEAR - ROUND VALUE! -~M
Vou Will He Sure To Find An Acceptable Gift Here
FURNITURE, CARPETS GIFTS OF MEN'S WEAR.
•-- - PRACTICAL GIFTS.
Or Something for the Home Always ,, . _ . „ .__
Appropriate Styled. .,7 r. „ ^ Irving Sets.
PhiffAnioho “tyl6piu8 $17 ( lothes. . .
Dresser. Fashionable Overcoats. 8tand Lan">s'
. . Fancy Mackinaws, U ' aSB
SifoH.h. L . Bradley Sweaters, "and tinted Glassware.
Comfortable Rockers, 811k Neckw.,.r F«ncy Clocks.
Steel and Brass Beds, 8„k Hoge ’ I Fancy Flower Bowls,
Axmlnster Rugs. Gloves I Smoker's Articles,
GROCER.E8. silk „andkerchlefB Mahogany Trays,
‘ Silk ReeferB ; Fancy China,
Seasonable Goods of Highest Quality. Cluett Shirts ! Casseroles and Bakers,
Mincemeat, . , Silvcrwiiri*
"B" Puddln“' Nettleton sLoes”11'"' Klectrlc Chafing Dishes.
Nuts and Raisins, Indestructo Trunks Klectrlc Bakers.
Augustine and Byers' Candles. Better Suit Cases and Bag. I E,et:trlc Percolators.
Geo. Haas & Sons Candles, Navajo Blankets and Robes' Klectrlc Toasters.
Every Kind of Seasonable Fresh Fruit Kancy Rath R(jbes j Klectrlc Milk Warmers,
snd Vegetable. and Many other Hpproprlate K,f( j Klectrlc Warming Bads.
Articles.
I he Blum, O’Neill Company
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders j
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SATISFACTION
^ssLHERE
Will There He A
Victrola
In Your Home This
Christmas
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The Northern Drug Co.
Will Help You Solve the Question
Largest Stock Of
Holiday G oods
In Cord ova |j
VI GGKT JEWELRY—BTbochcs, bracelets, 1» a ins, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, in la -s, pins.
WATCHES—Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Wuhimm, Hamilton
and Howard.
J E W EI ,S—I ,a va 1 iers, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery Store
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Offer For 1
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GENTLEMEN. LADIES’
ft 3
:•: Smoking Jackets. House Slippers.
ft Bed Room Slippers. .... ,, 2
Knit Caps. «
ft Bath Robes. 2
| House Robes with ,IoU8e Robes
Slippers to Match. Handkerchief Cases. 8
Collar Boxes. ;2
» , Children s Shoes. 2
& Gentlemen's Sets of 2
|| Collar Box, Arctics. >»
:ji; Tie Holder and Toilet Soaps. £
| Hendkerchief Box. Winter Mitts.
^ A large and elegant assortment of geiitli in n' neck I
jij ties. A gift that is always sure to please.
I THE STORE THAT SATISFIES. l
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Removal Sale!
PROPERTY IS SOLD
AND WE ARE FORCED TO VACATE
NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO BUY CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS.
Mattresses, springs, tents, canvas goods, rainproof and
rubber goods of all kinds, stoves, kitchenware, mirrors
and other goods too numerous to mention, at greatly
reduced prices for the next fifteen days.
Cordova’s Second Hand
BARGAIN STORE
For Past Favors and
THANKS!
Good Goods
California's Choicest Fruits
are packed under the 0(100 QETDWIOC
Hunt Quality label. This UUUU O L. M V I 0 t
delicious fruit served in --—----_
your home for breakfast or
dessert, will please your r\ r\ i pn p- ^ _ . _
They ~ PRICES RIGHT
HUNT’S -—
Quality California ARE THREE G00D REASONS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
jp j rj'i g AT THIS STORE.
-n.ito4tu.u!soTi».f«w» Cordova Co-Oparativa Trading Co.