STAMPEDE TO
STAKE CLAIMS
FOR DIAMONDS
JOHANNESBURG, March 25 (by As
sociated Press).—A rush of diamond
seekers to stake claims is reported
from Beyenspoort, in* the Pretoria dis
trict, where rich deposits are said to
have been located.
Two thousand men, including law
yers. civil servants, business men,
land-owners, artisans and clerks took
part, and the whole of the ground was
pegged out in a few minutes.
Some of the more corpulent em
ployed professional runners to secure
claims previously selected, says a
news agency dispatch received here.
FAMOUS OLD OPERA
REVIVED AFTER LAPSE
OF TWO CENTURIES
CAMBRIDGE, England, March 25
(by Associated Press).—Purcell’s op
era, “The Faery Queen,’’ has been re
vived at the New Theater here, with
great success, after a lapse of more
than two centuries.
The first and only performance cf
this old English master’s work was
given in 1693. The score was after
ward lost, and in 1701 an advertise
ment appeared in the London Gazette
offering a reward for its discovery
but without result. Exactly 200 years
later it was found in a dusty cupboarc
at the Royal Academy of Music among
a bundle of manuscripts bequeathed tc
that institution.
Best coffee in town served at th<
City Bakery. 13-t'
CENTENARY OF FIRST
PASSENGER ROAD IS
OBSERVED IN ENGLAND
DARLINGTON, England, March 25
(by Associated Press).—The centen
ary of the beginning of the first pas
senger-carrying railway in the world
was celebrated the other day at
Yarm-on-Trees. There, in 1820, eight
men formed a company to construct
the railway from Darlington to Stock
ton, a distance of twenty-five miles.
George Stephenson was appointed en
gineer.
The railway occupied five years in
construction, and was opened on Sept.
27, 1825.
The celebration took the form of a
dinner at which thirty of the descend
ants of the original eight pioneers
were present.
EXAMINATIONS TO BE
HELD IN COAST TOWNS
The U. S. Civil Service Commis
sion announces an open competi
tive examination to be held on June
19, 1920, at Anchorage, and Nome, Al
aska. to secure eligibles from which
to make certification to fill vacan
cies as they may occur in first grade
or clerical positions in the Light
house, Customs, or other Federal ser
vices in Alaska.
Both men and women, if quali
fied, may enter this examination.
Age, 18 years or over on the date of
the examination. Age limits and
height and weight requirements do
not apply to persons entitled to .
preference because of military or
naval service.
NOTICE
In order to give those working dur
ing the day an opportunity to register
for the municipal election, April 6, I
will be at my office in the Hospital
building every evening this week be
tween the hours of 7 and > 8 o’clock.
; The registration books close Saturday
> night. K. G. ROBINSON,
’ * 22-6t Town Clerk.
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MRS. J. W. KENNEDY
Ghitina, Alaska
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BOOT BRANDS OP CIGARS KEPT
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J. C. McBRIDE
(OF JUNEAU)
Candidate for Republican National
Committeeman
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Twenty-two years’ continuous residence in Alaska.
Thoroughly conversant with Alaska’s needs. For many years
engaged in mining, merchandising and the fisheries of Alaska.
Stands unequivocally for Alaskans for all offices and the fullest
development of Alaska’s resources advantageously to all interested.
A VOTE FOR M’BRIDE AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION,
APRIL 27, MEANS TERRITORIAL PROGRESS AND PROS
PERITY. 41
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ANNOUNCEMENT
To Democratic Voters of the Third Division:
Having the indorsement of the Democratic
divisional committee of the Fourth division for
delegate to the Democratic national conven
tion, to be voted for at the territorial primaries
on April 27, I hereby request the support of
all Democrats at said election.
(Signed) J. H. CASKEY.
GEORGE C. HAZELET
CANDIDATE FOR
Delegate to Republican National Convention
YOUR SUPPORT APPRECIATED
Primary Election, Tuesday, April 27
CHARLES A. DERRY
CANDIDATE FOR
Delegate to Democratic National Convention
PRIMARIES APRIL 27 Indorsed by Divisional Committee
E. E. CHAMBERLAIN
OF SEWARD
Republican Candidate for Territorial Senator
third division
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PRIMARIES APRIL 27
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JOHN J. FINNEGAN
Republican Candidate for Attorney General
Primaries April 27
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Regular Sailings Between Seattle,
Ketchikan, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez,
Ellamar, Liscum, Latouche, Seward
FROM SEATTLE- SAILS 80UTH
MARCH 11. ALASKA .MARCH 1§
MARCH 18. ALAMEDA . MARCH 26
MARCH 25.. NORTHWESTERN ..APRIL 2
Frequent sailings of freighters carrying explosives.
This schedule subject to ehange without notlco.
F. B. TRACY, Agent
Alaska—Washington—California ALASKA ROUTE
Safety Courtesy Service Speed
OFFICE EMPRESS BUILDING
WEST BOUND SOUTH BOUND
LEAVE CORDOVA LEAVE CORDOVA
EVANS MARCH 25 EVANS MARCH 30
WATSON APRIL 5 j
Evans call6 at Snug Harbor. Watson calls at Kodiak and Anchorage.
L. A. COUNTS, AGENT Res. Lathrop Apts.
Phones: Office 223, Residence 223—2 rings.
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Trains leave Cordova for Chitina Monday and Thursday,
Trains leave Chitma for Kennecott Tuesday and Friday.
Trains leave Kennecott for Chitina Sunday and Thursday.
Trains leave Chitina for Cordova Tuesday and Friday.
Dining Car in Connection with all Regular
Passenger Trains between Cordova and Chitina.
Freight received and delivered at Cordova
V\ harf from 9 a. m. to 5 p- m., except Sundays.
Tickets on sale at Second Street Depot office
"ti<‘ hour before departure of trains.
CALEB CORSER Superintendent
MARK M’ALLEN, TICKET AGENT
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SANITARY PLUMBING
Steam-Fitting, Marine Pipe and Tank Work
Sheet Metal Work
SECOND STREET, NEXT DOOR TO FEDERAL JAIL
PHONE 72
Sixty Steam-Heated Rooms, Electric-Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath
Cordova House
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Satisfaction Guaranteed :: Rates Reasonable
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