SEWARD, Alaska, Dec. 15. — Game
wardens along Cook Inlet again have
raised the question whether the ducks
which summer in Alaska, winter in
China and the Philippines. This ques
tion was first raised when the ducks
with rice in their craws were killed
on Seward peninsula.
This winter the ducks summering
on Cook Inlet had not migrated south
on November 1, although zero weather
already prevailed. Early in October
reports were received that ducks were
migrating from Canadian lakes, and
from California came word that ducks
were arriving in the Sacramento val
ley a month ahead of time. It was
then evident the migration of Alaskan
birds had nothing to do with the ar
rivals on the southern coast.
Anchorage hunters, hearing thal
ducks in large numbers were still tc
be found on the flats, braved the cold
late in October to bag them. Several
hunting parties nearly came to grief
One party of seven left Anchorage
late in October for a day's hunting at
Fire island, and returned nearly dead
from cold and hunger ten days later.
Moat of this time was spent in an
open dory bucking the ice. It was too
cold for the duck hunters then, but
not for the ducks. On November 9
came a break in the weather and a
sharp rise in the temperature.
With the warm spell and rain, the
ducks decided it was time to move,
and last gasoline boats down the in
let noted ^he first of the migration.
These ducks were flying, not south
east toward the coast states, but down
Shelikoff strait to the southwest. This
way leads to Asia, by way of the Aleu
tian islands and Japanese archipelago.
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♦ All local and visiting Elks are ♦
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♦ names with ('has. M. Rosswog, ♦
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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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Wanted — A girl for general house
work at Chitina. Apply to Mrs. J. W.
Forrester, at Hospital.
TOKIO, Dee. 15. — In proportion to
its population, Japan leads the world
in divorce, according to statistics just
compiled by govcrnnieht officials. A
great number of separations come
about immediately after marriage.
Whereas in England (he proportion
of divorce is only two to every 20,
000 marriages, and in the United
States it is 82, in Japan there are no
fewer than 173 divorces to every 20,
000 marriages. Most of the divorces
recorded have been brought about by
"mutual consent,” and through the
efforts of the go-betweens responsible
for the original union. They were
accomplished without submission to
court or law. Out of 59,000 divorces
which were effected between 1883 and
1902 only 409 cases were obtained by
lawsuits.
In conclusion the report urges strict
er regulations, pointing out that the
general tendency in the civilized world
is toward gradual diminution of di
vorce and that the proportion In Ja
pan is becoming alarming.
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CHURCH NOTICES.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
St. George’s Mission, Red Dragon i
Club House — Third Sunday in Ad J
vent. Morning prayer and Holy Com- I
munion, 11 o’clock; Sunday school, 12 |
m.; evensong, 4 o’clock.
REV. E. F>. ZIEGLER.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
TJreaching service 11 a. m., "The I
Treasure and the Pearl;” Sabbath!
school 12 m; preaching service, 8 p i
m., "In the Fulness of Time.” The
evening sermon is the second in the
series for the preparation of the
Christmas sermon. The following
numbers will be rendered at the even
ing service:
Violin Solo—Selected.
Mrs. M. S. Wilson.
Solo — "Hold Thou My Hand’’.. ..
.Malt
Mrs. L. R. Baird.
Anthem — "Hail to the Lord An
ointed” .Gabriel
Anthem — "I Will Extol Thee”.
The public is cordially invited tc
join us in al lthe services.
A. G. SHR1VER, Pastor.
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A most suitable Christmas gift if
ladies’ silk hosiery, and Clayson hat
an assortment that is sure to please
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Everybody wants to turn out tonighl
at the dance given by the Eagles.
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Work on the Matanuska branch ol
the government railroad has closet
down for the winter.
Big assortment of ladles’ embroi
dered handkerchiefs Just received at
Clayson's. Drop in and see them.
i A Good Smoke
MAKES A
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We Have a Fresh Stock of
LOVERA, MOZART AND OPTIMO
CIGARS.
Put Up in Roxes of 12, 25 and 50, for
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
The HORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
SUGGESTIONS
XTGGET JEWELRY—Brooches, bracelets, bi as >ins, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, nei ia< s, pins.
WATCHES—Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton
and Howard. *
JEWELS—Lavaliers, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery Store
FROM
1 FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO |
|: Our gifts for the man are sure to he received with g
It thanks. %
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ig For homo comfort and a gift to lie long remembered. |
I let us suggest: ^
I A LOUNGING ROBE WITH SLIPPERS TO mATCH. |
HANDSOME SMOKING JACKETS.
BEDROOM SLIPPERS AND BATH RGBLo
:g Our line of apparel for gentlemen is of tin* latest, and g
a useful gift is an easy matter to select from our holiday g
A Necktie is Always a Pleasing Gift.
|: Our large and well assorted line of ties will make 1
your Christmas shopping a pleasure.
Alaskan Hotel
[Barber Shop
Baths at All Hours, Day and
Night.
Accommodations for Ladles.
Ladies’ Facial Massage and
Shampooing.
Ilazors Honed, Children’s Hair
cutting.
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SATISFACTION
.^ftSLHEBE
Will There He A
V i e trola
In Your Home This
Christmas
The Northern Drug Co.
Will Help You Solve the Question
Largest Stock Of
Ilolid ay Goods
In Cordova j
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Empress Theater
TONIGHT YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE
“HorrorsofWar”
ONE SHOW, STARTING 8 SHARP.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17.
AN ALL-STAR TRIANGLE PROGRAM.
JULIA DEAN IN
“MATRIMONY”
AND A MACK SENNETT KEYSTONE
“HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS”
TWO SHOWS ON SUNDAY-7:30 AND 9:00
awwgja.—I^.UJLJL _-U-1LUUL1A. LAULL_Jl„_ ±. L.L.JI .. I 1 ■—f|—nn
1 A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Service 1
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES ZTs " TaSSEROLES
Present a man or boy with a ash and hardwood, with Guernsey and Royal Rochester.
Cataraugus "Sure Kkige" Pocket 1,-t,th"r 1)lndl11^- mounted in nickel containers of
Knife and you will please him. 8ILVERWARE handsome designs.
____________________ our Silverware is the Rogers —————
SKATES 184Z ELECTRICAL GOODS
We have the celebrated Con- . Percolators, Toasters, Sad
roy and Barney & Berry's CUT GLASSWARE Irons, Chafing lliHhes, Bake
Hockey. In now and eleplnt designs at vens, Flectric Stand Lamps of
hurdware prices. exceptionally fine design.
__Northwestern Hardware Co.
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AT THE STORE OF ALL - THE
YEAR - ROUND VALUE!
Y°u Will He Sure To Find An Acceptable Gift Here
furniture, carpets
Or Something for the Home Always
Appropriate.
Chiffoniers,
Dressers,
Bedroom Chairs,
Comfortable Rockers,
Steel and Brass Beds,
Axmlnster Rugs.
GROCERIES.
Seasonable Goods of Highest Quality.
Mincemeat,
Plum Puddings,
Nuts and Raisins,
Augustine and Kyers’ Candles.
Geo. Haas & Sons' Candles,
Every Kind of Seasonable Fresh Fruit
and Vegetable.
GIFTS OF MEN’8 WEAR.
Hart. Schaffner & Mari $25 Clothe*.
Styleplus $17 Clothe*.
Fashionable Overcoats,
Fancy Mackinaws,
Bradley Sweaters,
Silk Neckwear,
Silk Hose,
Gloves,
Silk Handkerchiefs,
811k Reefers,
Cluett Shirts,
John B. Stetson Hats,
Nettleton Shoes,
Iudestructo Trunks,
Belber Suit Cases and Bags,
Navajo Blankets and Robes,
Fancy Bath Robes,
and Many other appropriate gift
Articles.
PRACTICAL GIFTS.
Carving Sets,
Electric Stand Lamps,
Cut Glass
Hand I’alnted Glassware.
Fancy Clocks,
Fancy Flower Bowls,
Smoker’s Articles,
Mahogany Trays,
Fancy China,
Casseroles and Bakers,
Silverware,
Electric Chafing Dishes.
Electric Bakers,
Electric Percolators,
Electric Toasters,
Electric Milk Warmers.
Electric Warming Pads.
The Blum,O’Neill Company
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
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Sheldon
Aino STAGE LINE
Giving an all-year uuto ser
vice between Chitlna anti Fair
banks, Alaska,
Enquire about them at Chitlna
Hotel, Chitlna, Alaska, before
making reservations elsewhere.
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
California's Choicest Fruits
are packed under the
Hunt Quality label. This
delicious fruit served in
your home for breakfast or
dessert, will please your
whole family. 1 hey are
ready to serve.
HUNT’S
Quality California
FRUITS
"Tt.. li.d U>«. to £OJ lr. r~ur‘
Good Goods
GOOD SERVICE
PRICES RIGHT
ARL THREE GOOD REASONS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
AT THIS STORE
Cordova Co-Operative Trading Co.