The Cordova Daily Times
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H. G. 8TEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, AI,AS[\.\7lRI 1 ) A Y, DKCiTM RKR 22, 101(5.
A STATEHOOD PROPOSITION.
“We want statehood for the First division,” clamors the
Ketchikan Miner. Very well. You can have it so far as we
are concerned, and in this connection we would suggest that in
order to promote harmony in southeastern Alaska that Louie
Shackleford and Geo. Irving be the first two United States sen
ators and Judge Jennings and Charley Sulzer represent you in
congress — providing, of course, that the voters are willing to
stand for this kind of a frame-up.
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WILSON S SIDE-PARTNER HERE.
Cordova has as its guest E. W. Griffin, of Chena, who ar
rived on this afternoon’s train from the Tanana valley. Mr.
Griffin is a Democratic leader in the interior and is a candidate
for governor of Alaska, to succeed Major Strong at the expira
tion of his term. He is evidently close to tin* administration,
with good prospects of landing this plum, for has not President
Wilson thanked him for “serving at his side in the effort to
keep the government in the hands of the people.” Such a re
commendation from the appointive power of the nation should
at least be worth a gubernatorialship.
THE ROUGHNECK.
The following paragraph in answer to a query was pub
lished in the Literary Digest recently:
Roughneck is a slang term for a tough or a rowdy, such
as a member of one of those gangs that at one time terrorized
the people of the slums of New York or Chicago. The terms is
also used' to denote a person who lacks manners or refinement,
in contrast to one who has a good address and the appearance
of culture, as “Oh! he’s a roughneck!” In the Evening Post
(New York) of August 17, 190.1, we find' the following: “His
(Sam Parks) stated income amounts to union wages from his
union of roughnecks, as the iron workers call themselves, a
walking delegate.” Also in “Colonel Crockett in Texa ,” pub
lished in 18.1(1, we read: “You may be called a drunken dog
by some of the clean shirt and silk stocking gentry; but the reai
roughnecks will style you a jovial fellow.”
In Alaska the term “roughneck” has an appropriate mean
ing distinct from any of the above definitions. Far from Icing
a term of reproach, it is in large measure complimentarv. It
refers to that large class of Alaskans who, meeting and combat
ting natural obstacles in an untamed wilderness, overcomes
them and glories in the task. Tin* Alaskan roughneck may have
been reared' among refinement or luxury, or he may have been
a product of the slums; lmt the trials and difficulties met with
in the Northland lend that touch of nature which makes them
all kin. The roughneck of today is apt to be the capitalist of to
morrow, ami even then he is not ashamed of being designated
as a “roughneck.”
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The prospect of having to eat whale meat ought not to
make us blubber. Those who have used it describe the taste
not much different from that of good beef.
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The red lights at Douglas will cease to burn after January
1, the city council of that place having ordered' them “doused”
on account of the recent murder of “Babe” Wood, one of the
inmates of that district.
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The incoming legislature could with profit take up the elec
tion law of the territory and so amend it that two persons read
ing its provisions might arrive at the same conclusion. The
law is good so far as intention goes; but the phraseology leaves
much to be desired.
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The federal officials and members of the bar of the Third
division paid a fine tribute to the memory of the late Alfred
F. Sullivan, a deputy marshal at Valdez, in the memorials do
livered in open court upon learning of his death in a Seattle
hospital, following an operation for appendicitis.
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“ I he town that has no debt is a dead one, and is shunned
bv capital,” says the Valdez Prospector, but we must take is
sue with our neighbor. Cordova has not now and never had
any indebtedness since the day it was incorporated, and it is
about the liveliest and most prosperous town in Alaska.
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A rate war bid ween the steamships plying from Seattle to
southwestern Alaska is threatening, and when it does come the
price of tiekets will be knocked into smithereens and even the
poorest of us may then be able to make a trip to the great out
side. In fact traveling is likely to be cheaper than staying at
home.
The territorial election canvassing board' will have a few
hard nuts tw crack in deciding the legality of some of the votes
cast for both Sulzer and \\ iekersham. So far as irrogulnritu
in voting have been reported, the present delegate will likely
increase his plurality of two votes in the territory when the of
ficial count is completed.
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I he Daily Times acknowledges receipt of a copy of ibe an
mini report of Governor Strong, which is comprehensiho and
chuck lull of valuable information about this great nortldand of
ours. It is one of the best documents of the kind ever issued,
and after the rush of holiday advertising it will give us much
pleasure to reprint excerpts from it, dealing with the indusfrh s
and possibilities of the territory, which will lx* interesting read
ing for our subscribers.
The Democratic papers of the territory fail to on dit Wick
ersham with a plurality of!) votes at Ftica,claiming the election
was illegal, but don’t overlook giving Sulzer a plurality of :!l
at Ouzinka, where the natives used sample ballots and then
names are all registered in the same handwriting. Seems t<>
depend entirely upon whose ox is being gored.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. V/. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Poroolnin, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASK A.
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite I’ostoffico.
Host of I land Work. (Jive lrs
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j General Agent Agent
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CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
Iflugget
Broaches
Pins, Chains
Necklaces
I Bracelets
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rdavjni
Meu’s Leather Collar
Bags
Man’s Toilet
Sets.
Man's Combination Arm Bands,
Garters and Suspenders.
Fancy Boxes.
Men's Comfy Bedroom
Slippers.
Great Variety
Men’s Combination Silk
Muffler and
Hose
Men's Combination
Arm Bands and
Garters,
In Fancy Boxes.
Children's Comlbatien
Knitted Sweaters,
Caps and Leggings.
Ladies' Knitted Shawls,
Hood and Tonnes
Men's Suspenders.
Mena Tie Clasps
and Pins.
Women's Silk Bedroom
Slippers,
In Brocade and Plain,
Silk, Various Shades.
Comfy and Slippers,
In Various Styles
and 8hades.
A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Piease
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Women's Kid Gloves,
White, Black
and Tan.
Women's Kimonos.
Cotton Crepe and
Silk.
Short and I.a)ng
Variety.
Women's Fancy Overcoats
and
Mackinaws.
Women's Silk
Auto Scarfs.
Women's Silk Sweaters
and Wool Sweaters.
A Complete Assortment
In Colors and Sizes.
A Handsome Gift.
Xmas Ribbon,
Xmas Cards,
Xmas. Boxes.
Infant's and Children's
Comfy Slippers
and Fancy Soft Sole
Shoes.
Children's Sweaters and
Toques.
Knitted Wool Suits.
Children’s Dolls,
Teddy Dears, Toilet
Sets, Etc.
Women's Silk
Umbrella.
Women's Imported
Silk
Shawl.
Kayser's Silk Hosiery
All Shades.
Silk Underwear,
Union and Two-piece Suits,
Corset Covers, Chemise,
Underskirts, Etc.
Men's Fancy
Silk Shirts,
$4.00 to $6.50,
in Fancy Xmas Boxes.
Men’s Fancy
Navajor Bath Hobos,
Blankets and Hobes.
Swausdown Comforters
and Fancy Woolen
Blankets.
Beautiful
Felt Pillows and
Pennants.
Women's Shoes.
A Fancy Line of High
Tops.
Women's Evening and
Afternoon Gowns.
Beautiful Silk
Shirtwaists.
Humidors,
Ash Tray and
Cigarette Cases in
Fancy Designs.
Women's Fancy
Silk Sets, Cap and
Scarf.
Assorted Colors.
Silk Ties,
Silk Hose,
Silk Pajamas,
Tie Hangers,
For Men in Holiday
Boxes.
Women's Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Large Assortment.
Women’s
Fancy Sewing
Bags.
Oriental Bath Sets,
Containing 2 large Bath Towels,
2 Guest Towels,
2 Wash Cloths.
Colors.
Women's All-wool Bath
Itobes and Blankets.
Indian and Plain
Designs.
Leather Novelties,
Manicure Sets,
Scissors Sets,
Bridge Cards,
Writing Sets,
Glove Cases,
Sewing Bags,
Tourist Sets, Etc.
Stetson Hats
and
Hanan Shoes.
THE CLOTHIER
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ORIENTAL NOVELTIES.
Baby's Silk Quilted Comforters, Trimmed Bamboo Baskets,
Toakwood Trays, Card Cases, Doilies,
Gauze Center Sets, Handkerchiefs, Handbags,
Kimonas, Book Mark, Powder Box, Sewing Sets.
Jewel Box, Opera Bags, Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions,
Purses, Sandals, Slippers, Table Cloths In Several Designs.
EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
Large
Assortment
of
Nugget
Jewelry
Boudoir
Caps.
Silk Shawls.
Children's
Hosiery.
Shades.
Eiderdown Slippers,
Silk Scarfs,
Oriental Pongee i
Boudoir Slippers.
Women's Silvareign
Slip-on-Coots
In Various Shades
A Full Line of
Kenyon Coats.
Trunks,
Suit cases and
Handbags.
Women's Silk and Woolen
Mitts and Gloves.
Men's Fancy Smoking
Jackets.
Vests,
Sweater Coats,
Pajamas, E
Nightgowns, 3
Silk and Wool M
Underwear. fl
Shoes, Suits, Underwear H
arid Everything Essentia] §j
Will Be Found Here for Men, 9
Women and Children. 9