HARBOR EXPERT
The commission has retained the
services of William Gerig, of New
York, as consulting engineer in con
nection with the work of the Anchor
age division, with especial reference
to the matter of harbor facilities and
Improvements at Anchorage.
Mr. Gerig has had a wide and varied
experience In dredge and harbor engi
neering in various sections of the Uni
ted States and elsewhere. Shortly
nfter graduating from the University
of Missouri in 1888 he was engaged in
the location and construction of rail
roads in the west, in which line of
work he remained until 1890, when he
joined the engineering forces of the
Chicago Drainage Canal. From 1891
to 1904 he was with the Mississippi
river commission of the United States
engineers in charge of surveys, flood
prevention and levee work, and the
harbor construction at Memphis and
New’ Orleans. During this period he
had supervision of the development
and operation of the large dredge fleet
which maintains a navigable channel
from Cairo, ill., to the mouth of the
Mississippi.
From 1905 to 1908 Mr. Gerig was in
the employ of the Isthmian canal com
mission at Panama, first in charge of
Da Boca division canal construction,
later going to the Cristobal and Gatun
divisions of that work. After leav
ing the Isthmus he entered upon the
private practice of his profession as
consulting engineers of various large
projects, notably the Grand Junction,
Colo., irrigation work, the New York
barge canal, the New York water
works, and the W'isconsin river hydro
electric power plant.
During the next five years his duties
called him to the far west in the ca
pacity of vice-president and chief en
gineer of railroad construction in Ore
gon, and as consulting engineer in
charge of dredging, rail and water
terminals at the mouth of the Colum
bia river. In 1915 he was consulting
engineer of the Union Depot Company
of St. Paul, Minn., and in 1916 re
turned to New York, where he again
engaged in barge canal work, various
investigations of rail and harbor pro
jects, and in bridge contracting.
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BORDER TROOPS
GET SUPPLIES
(By Associated Press)
EL PASO, March 26. — The nation
al guard troops encamped here have
been laying in supplies of army goods
for civilian use when mustered out of
the federal service. Many men are
drawing up to the limit from the quar
termaster's department.
A pair of shoes costs a guardsman
$2.81. The barracks shoe is of good
form, although running to comfort
rather than smartness, and the march
ing shoe is ideal for workshop or
country roads. These shoes are made
of good strong leather, well stitched
and put together, without the seams
and rough corners of the cheap work
ing shoe or the flimsiness of the cheap
dress shoe. Similar shoes retail at
$5 and $6 a pair.
Army trousers sell for $2.31 and
blouses for $2.61, pure wool and fast
color. The army hat of good felt at
$1.04 is all right for the country. The
pure wool flannel shirt at $1.31 is
khaki color. For cold weather, army
woolen socks from six to thirteen
cents and woolen underclothes at 64
cents the garment are worth laying
in. The black regulation silk necktie
at twelve cents sell in the ordinary
shop for not less than fifty cents. The
army ulster of thick warm cloth costs
$9.04.
The commissary department offers
the men in camp bargain prices in its
regimental stores, but not much that
can be taken away excepting in
razors. A safety retailing at $1 sells
for 64 cents and a $5 kind for $3.31.
At the commissary apricots sell by
the can at eighteen cents, asparagus
at--twenty-four, - Vienna sausage, at
thirty-eight, salmon at sixteen, baked
beans at seven, peaches and pears at
nineteen and pineapples at twelve.
Fresh beef was sold in the camps at
twelve cents a pound and fresh mut
ton at seventeen cents during Febru
ary. Corresponding prices appear on
the other food stocks, which include
all that can be found in an ordinary
grocery.
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STATE ROAD WON’T HOLD
UNDER MILITARY TRAFFIC.
SEATTLE, March 26. •— The roads
of the state would not hold up under
the heavy traffic of military 4 motor
trains and the transportation of
troops, according to Captain William
T. Patten, who read a paper at the
second annual Hoad Builders’ Institute
held on the campus of the university.
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Have you registered yet? If not,
you had better do so now.
SPORTS
Gossip About Events of National
Importance and the Persons
Who Are In the Head
Liner Classes.
(By Associated Press)
SAN FRANCISCO, March 26. —
Facing the most strenuous schedule in
its history, the football squad of the
University of New Mexico at Albu
querque will adopt the spring train
ing plan for the gridiron athletes. The
university was admitted to the Rocky
Mountain Conference last season.
Games have already been scheduled
with the University of Colorado at
Boulder, October 6; Colorado College,
at Albuquerque, October 30; with the
University of Texas, at Austin; the
University of Arizona, at Tucson; New
Mexico State College, place unde
cided.
May 3, 4 and 5 are the dates for the
1917 interscholastic track and field
meet in Albuquerkue under the direc
tion of the University of New Mexi
co. The interscholastic trophy will be
awarded the school which makes the
championship «t three meets. Ros
well high school has won two and Al
buquerque two. Winners in the past
are: 1913, Albuquerque; 1914, Ros
well; 1915, Roswell; 1916, Albuquer
que.
A basketball tournament, added to
the meet last year, will be continued
this year.
The early Btart of the Colorado
School of Mines team at- Golden, at
baseball training this spring — they
began work March 1 — and the abo
lition of “senior trip,” which broke
into the spring season in former years,
to the detriment of team work, are
expected this year to help make the
Miners contenders for the Rocky
Mountain conference championship.
There is no lack of either new or ex
perienced material on hand. Heitz
man, remembered by many for his
football work, has been selected as
captain of the diamond squad and
will officiate on the mound. "Buck"
Worth will catch, according to present
indications. As additional pitcherB
there are Sealey, a left-hander, and
Pitser, who promises to show well
with a little more development.
Schneider, Robinson, “Billy" Wil
liams and Dickinson all are candidates
for places in the infield. All won
their letters on the diamond last year.
O'Neil, Taylor and Putnam, last
year's outfielders, also have reported.
Freshmen are turning out in force for
training and appear to have some good
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players among their number.
Oregon and Washington college and
high school runners have been invited
to compete in an indoor relay carni
val at the Oregon Agricultural College,
at Corvallis, April 7. Several of the
larger Institutions of the two states,
including the University of Oregon
and the Washington State College,
will send teams to the carnival, it is
expected. Among the high schools to
be represented will be Eugene, Al
bany, CorvalllB, Jefferson and the Jef
ferson High School of Portland.
Bowling has taken a firm hold on
the affections of the public in the
Northwest and especially In the city
of Spokane, Washington, where the
claim Is made that there are more
bowlers to each thousand of popula
tion than any other city west of the
Mississippi river.
The game has in no Bense supplant
ed the interest taken in both golf and
tennis. As an indoor game, bowling
is taken up during the winter months
when the weather is less suitable for
the outside Bports. There are Bcores
of five men teams as well as many
individual experts, and practically
every night In the week is devoted to
rolling off the lesser tournaments that
are scheduled among the various
clubs.
On the other hand, but little interest
is manifested in bowling in San Fran
cisco, where the game has been dor
mant for a number of years. Play is
confined almost entirely to the com
paratively few enthusiasts who keep
the sport alive. In southern Califor
nia there is considerable play, and Los
Angeles boasts a number of expert
teams. —
Hugo Bezdek, who coached the Uni
versity of Oregon football team that
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRD
DIVISION, CORDOVA PRECINCT,
AT CORDOVA.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
King, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CEREDITORS.
The undersigned administrator of
the estate of John King, deceased,
hereby gives notice that all persona
having claims against the said estate
to exhibit them and present them, with
the necessary vouchers to the under
signed, within six months from the -
date of this notice, at the place of
business of the undersigned in the
office of the Blum, O'Neill Co., on
First Street, Cordova, Alaska, said
office being the place selected for the
transaction of business relating to said
estate.
Dated March 2i, 1917.
H. I. O’NEILL, Administrator.'
First publication, March 21, 1917.
defeated the University of f’ennsyl
vanla at Pasadena on New Year's day
will resume his medical studies at thr
University of Chicago Immediately
but will return in the fall months tr
coach the 1917 footbal team.
For his three months' services wltl
the football team Rezdek will recelv?
the same salary, $.1,600, that he had re
celved annually in the past for coach
Ing the football, basketball and base
ball teams and supervising the physl
cal training courses at the University
He has agreed to return to his place
as head coach here when he obtain?
his M. D. degree from the medical
school.
Rezdek was offered $1,500 annually
by the University of Arkansas to act
as football coach three months. The
University of Oregon decided to meel
this amount and retain him.
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Notice is hereby given that the reg
Istratlon book for the registering of
voters for the municipal election to
be held In tie Town Hall, in Cordova,
on Tuesday. April 3, 1917, is now open
In the office of Charles M. RoHswwg,
the registrar, at the Postoffice Store,
on Second street, Cordova, and that
said registration book will be closed
on Saturday, March 31, 1917, at 4
o’clock p. m.
CHARLES M. ROSSWOG,
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Wealth and Democracy Are Contending
For Mastery In America
By Profe»or SCOTT NEARING, Toledo UnWerrity
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TWO forces are contending for the mastery of our institutions. One
is the power of wealth and the other is the idea of democracy. One
or the other will become complete master. We will become a
plutocracy controlled by the power of wealth or a democracy not only
in politics, but also in economic affairs. VVe may adopt some form of
socialism in the meantime. But socialism is a European doctrine and
AS TAUGHT HERE IS NOT ADAPTED TO OUR INSTITUTIONS.
England as a nation has been the greatest exploiter of labor the
world hns ever seen. Physical degeneration set in among the laboring
classes, and various laws were enacted, beginning in 1913, to relieve
them. If relief had not been found England would have gone under.
Germany’s factory system began forty years after England’s, but she
is far ahead of England in labor legislation. Germany is enthusiastic in
her work as a nation. She challenged British supremacy and control of
commerce, and that brought on the war. France is also enthusiastic as
a nation. But America in comparison is sterile.
WE HAVE NO CULTURE OR ART OR LITERATURE AND LITTLE
INTERE8T IN NATIONAL QUESTIONS.
DELINQUENT TAXES FOR 1918.
Personal Property.
Blk Lot Valuation Tax Penalty Interest Total
Cunningham, F. J., Barber
8b°P .6 800.00 8.00 .15 .02 3.17
Van, Erman Harry, Tailor
8h°P.2 200.00 2.00 .18 .61 2.11
NOTE: Notice is hereby given to the above delinquent personal property
owners, that unless said delinquent taxes, together with the penalty for such
delinquency are paid, including interent, the property upon which such taxes
are a lien will be sold at public auction at the Town Hall, Cordova, Alaska, in
the Council Chambers therein, at 10 o’clock a. m. on March 31, 1917.
H. I. O’NEILL, Town Treasurer.
4 TAXES DELINQUENT FOR 1918.
Real Estate.
Blk Valuation Tax Penalty Int’at Total
Boryer, R. J. 3 24 $ 940.00 $ 9.48 $ .47 $ .87 $ 9.94
Boryer, R. J. 3 25 940.00 9.40 .47 .07 9.94
Boryer, R. J. 3 26 940.00 9.40 .47 .07 9.94
Boryer, ft. J. 4 12 750.00 7.60 .38 .06 7.94
Johnson, A. O. .,. 5 6 1,050.00 10.50 .63 .08 11.11
Johnson, A. O... 6 f 6 900.00 9.00 .45 .07 9.62
Wernstedt, L. .7 .. ...75 ' . 9 1,060.00 10.60 .53 .08 11.11
Schooling, Mrs. 5 12 675.00 6.75 .34 .06 7.16
Schooling, Mrs. 5 10 1,050.00 10.60 .63 .08 11.11
Roberts, Geo. F. 6 25 1,125.00 11.26 .56 .09 11.90
Roberts, Geo. F. 6 26 1,125.00 11.25 .66 .09 11.90
Schaefer, Henry.12 11 1,275.00 12.75 .64 .09 13.48
Gillovich, Peter. 15 13 450.00 4.60 .23 .03 4.76
Gillovlch, Peter ... -.15 14 450.00 4.60 .23 .03 0 4.76
McEchron, J. C. .. ..16 10 500.00 5.00 .26 .05 5.30
McEchron, J. C. .......16 16 600.00 6.00 .30 .05 ' 6.35
Shannon, M. B. ..26 ^ 11 75.00 .75 .04 .01 .80
Totals .$46,685.00 $465.85 $22.76 $3.49 $482.10
NOTE:—I certify that the foregoing and attached list is a true and cor
rect copy of the delinquent tax roll of real property of the Town of Cordova,
Alaska, for the year 1917; that aald taxes become delinquent February 12,
1917; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $455.86; total penalty
due $22.79; total Interest $3.49, and aggregate of the whole is $482.10.
I further certify that aald delinquent tax roll has been completed and Is
now open for public Inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, Room 1, Adams
Building. Cordova, Alaska, and on April 20, 1917, said date being not less than
thirty days after the completion of publication of this delinquent tax roll, the
said delinquent tax roll will be presented to the District Court, Third Division,
Territory of Alaska, for adjustment and order of sale.
I j (Beal) EDWARD F. MEDLEY, Town Clerk.
W. E. TERRILL
FREIGHTER
Baggage and Freight Taken
over the Trail to Fairbanks.
TEAMS LEAVE CHITINA
FEBRUARY 5
MARCH 15
Baggage can be left at the
Chitina Hotel, Chitlna, or Alas
kan Hotel, Cordova.
Of course you are reading the Dally!
Times. Why not save a dollar by pay-1
ing six months’ subscription in ad
vance; $5 will do the trick.
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The Daily Times Is a member of tha
Associated Press. Got the news
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A good investment — the Daily j
Times six months for $5.
FRESH FISH |!
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Halibut, Herring, Red Snappers and Codfjsh Sold
by the pound and ton, wholesale and retail.
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Delivered Wednesday and Thursday.
Shipping Day—Thursday (on railroad).
Orders can be left at the Blum, O’Neill Co. store or
write to me at Cordova.
_ GUS OHM.
Cordova Mill &
Lumber Company
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Also Outside Lumber.
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5
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E. A. HEGG
STATIONERY AND PHOTO SUPPLIES
Developing and Printing Phonographs
Views and Postcards Columbia Records ;
Art Pictures, Art Supplies Sheet Music
Picture Frames _ _ ,
Picture Framing Candies Always Fresh
Toilet Articles Cigars and Tobacco
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
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| Foos Gas Engines |
I 4 to 5C0 Horse Power § ,
General Electric Motors |
Roebling Tramways
| Pelton Water Wheels |
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors |
I Regal Boat Engines I
| Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
j| Oxy-Acetylene Welding. j|
| CORDOVA, ALASKA |
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“Saving in youth pulls poverty’s tooth.”—Franklin.
The average savings account in this country is $41t» for
each depositor. Does your rainy day fund average up to this?
Moral: A Hank account here means “rainy day” cheer.
The First Bank
Of Cordova
Territorial Depositary.
United States Depositary for Postal Savings Funds.
Commercial Department. Savings Department.
■ 11 mM a 111 a i l ^ if u
■Qi jHI |!IIB Ajv j'I lln I LSI VJ |J|'| 111 \ ■
Manhattan Hotel
R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
Electric Lighted. Hot Water. Turkish and Tub
Baths.
OPPOSITE CORDOVA GRILL, CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 99
I Alaskan Hotel 1
THE HOUSE OF COMFORT ig
5 8
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THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL
IN ALASKA |
BAR AND BARBER SHOP IN CONNECTION.
Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, Electric
| Lights, Steam Heat, Suites With Bath. |
Bar in Connection §j
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;>; ROBERT QOTTBCHALK Proprlteora ART CLONINQER :£
| CORDOVA, .... ALASKA |
ALL THE LIGHT ON THE BOOK,
and none In the eyes Is what makes
the electric light so superior for night
reading. And its brilliancy brings out
the type with the utmost distinctive
ness so that reading is accompanied
by no strain on the eyes whatever.
Have you electricity in your hornet
Cordova Power
Company
LIGHTS WATER PHONES POWER
Office: FIRST STREET.
S Copper River & |
I Northwestern Ry. 1
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EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1916. §s
Three Trains Weekly Between Cordova and Chitina. s
Four Trains Weekly Between Chitina and Kennecott. s
| Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mondays, Thun- ^
| days and Saturdays. |
| Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays aad |
jiji Fridays. I
| Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tuesdays, Thun- |
days and Fridays. §
| Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednesdays, |
| Thursdays and Saturdays. j|
The above schedule subject to change without notioe. §
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Peeaenger Tralna Be- §
tween Cordova and Chitina. S
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska
jj; Steamship Company building
| Caleb Corser W. E. Brown
Superintendent Cordova Agent