The Cordova Daily Times
Entered at the Postoffice at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1917.
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TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL.
Tlie Valdez Prospector is doing considerable boosting to
attract travel over the government trail to and from Fairbanks
to that town, which is commendable when done along legiti
mate lines. But when it becomes necessary to resort to false
hoods, in order to deceive the public, an expose is deserved.
One of the principal reasons the Prospector advances for the
uninformed to “try the Valdez way” is the statement that
“but one train a week runs from Chitina to the const.” This,,
of course, is incorrect, and if it is the “Valdez way” ot attempt
ing to get business it’s way needs mending. There art* three
regular trains a week, each way between Cordova and Chitina,
and also a number of specials, making almost a daily service.
The easiest and best way to build up any community, neighbor,
is to tell the truth. Otherwise you are trying to establish your
self on a false bottom, which is apt to drop from under you at
any time. " •
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NEIL’S PUBLIC BE DAMNED POLICY
Practically every newspaper along the Alaskan coast is
“panning” Postoffice Inspector Neil and demanding that the |
department replace him with an official who has a broad j
enough grasp of conditions in the north to improve rather than |
hamper our postal service. The Daily Times took this individ-1
ual’s measure nearly two years ago, and at that time pointed [
out in no uncertain terms the detriment he was to the poorly
paid, overworked employees of Uncle Sam in this northland
who are doing all in their power to give the public a service that
would be creditable to both themselves and the government and
one the public appreciated. But this was not to be, with the
parsimonious recommendations of Neil, who figured Cordova,
Juneau, Valdez, Seward and Anchorage in the same class as a
cross-road station in the states. It is gratifying to note, how !
evt*r, that a general protest is now going up from all parts of
Alaska, which may finally reach Washington and result in the
removal of Neil.
ANCHORAGE TO HOLD BIG FAIR.
All of Alaska should be interested in the big fair to be held
at Anchorage on September 3, 4 and 5, where the products of
that westward section-will be on exhibition. There will be dis
played the agricultural, mineral, fishing and other resources
of the Cook Inlet country. As is well known, in the Matanuska
valley there are raised all kinds of vegetables and grain and the
agricultural products alone will be a feature of the big fair
worth seeing. Then they have some good producing quartz
and placer mines, a reindeer industry and many other things of
interest to show the visitor. It is planned to make the three day
affair one that will attract people from all sections of the ter
ritory, and with that end in view special excursion rates will be
offered by the different steamship companies. Cordova will
undoubtedly send its quota of people, who are desirous of not
only attending the exhibition, but also want to see thriving An
chorage and meet her, progressive and hospitable residents, as
well as have an opportunity of inspecting the government rail
road work being done there.
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A GRAVE OFFENSE
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In company with all sound thinking citizens, we believe in
universal suffrage for women. Moreover, the militant campaign
which the suffragists have been waging is justifiable up to a
certain point, but no further. There is a limit to which they
can carry their dramatic demonstrations and yet keep within
the bounds of propriety. Take tin: White House pickets for in
stance: So long as the president was disposed to tolerate their
silent protest, their activities were excusable on the grounds
that a woman’s whims passeth all human understanding. But
when they undertook to interrupt the Visit of the Russian emis
saries and create prejudice by means of deliberate misrepresen
tation, it was time to call a halt.
Fortunately for the country, and for tin* future welfare of
the suffragist cause itself, the scene which these few intrepid
YiOmen created was soon squelched; and the whole affair has
since been disavowed by the really representative leaders of
the woman’s party. It would §eem that the militant element of
this organization ougli to realize that a state of war has
changed the usual order of things, and that the person or party
that seeks to harass the government at such a time as this is
sadly lacking in certain qualities essential to good citizenship.
Now is a poor time to press tin* suffrage issue at Washington,
and there is a possibility of serious damage being done to tin*
cause unless the conservative element of the fenijde crusaders
are able to curb their more temperamental sisters.
In our humble opinion, the American suffragists could do
no better than follow in the footsteps of their English sisters.
The latter won their fight by voluntarily laying down their
arms at the outset of the war and rallying to the support of the
government. And so, what they had failed to win an all their
years of smashing rowdyism came to them as a reward for
faithful service in the defense of the empire and the civiliza
tion of the world. It should prove a splendid object lesson for
some of our American women.
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A shortage of glass warns us who live in glass houses to be
careful.
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The key to Lemberg has been lost so often that the present
holders would do well to put it on a strong ring, and chain.
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A contemporary reminds us that in 18H5 it was first discov
- ored that a locomotive could climb a grade. Well, to listen to
tj,e loud mouthed agitators that contaminate the country, one
would think that railroads have not been “run on the level”
since that date.
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King George has returned to the front and has issud a pro
clamation to the troops, but it’s far from Navaare, leagues from
Cromwell and Marlborough. A royal pronunciamento in these
days—unless it be the announcement of abdication—is of as lit
tle importance as an old woman’s weater prognostication.
YOUNG MEN WANTED
FOR SIGNAL CORPS.
A call for telegrapher* to serve In
the United State* signal corps was
Issued by Lieutenant Colonel Basil O.
Lenoir, head of the Washington,Alas
ka cable and telegraph system for
the government, with headquarters In
Seattle. Lieutenant Colonel Lenoir
said that the placing of so many mem
bers bf the service on the regular list
has lelt a number of desirable vacan
cies to be filled for the period of
the war only, nnd that he has been
authorized by the war department to
receive applications for enlistment
from telegruphers. Amateur radio op
erators are also urged to join the Uni
ted States naval radio reserve for fur
ther training In the ichool, which has
been established at the Puget sound
navy yard.
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('apt. W. c. Dibrell, U. S. llghtho-.se
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l-spoctcr for Alaska, has returned to
Juneau after a protracted visit to the
states.
EXPERT
PIANO TONE R
George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be In Cor
dova this coming summer. Expert
work In piano and organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prlcea on
new and second hand pianos and or
gana, also pianos tor rental, address,
Upon the arrival of the steamship
Revilla at Juneau recently from the
south, longshoremen refused to un
load her unless they were paid 76c
per hour The company refused to
pay this wage, and the crew unload
ed the ship.
NOTICE
We have just received a new line of Dress Materials,
Piece Goods, Silks, Crepe de Chene and Ginghams. Also
Pretty Middy Blouses and Aprons.
:: Rolfe’s Store::
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SAVE MONEY!
CO ME TO THE BARGAIN STORE
And see what we have in the line of workmen’s clothing,
!>«’» 1 s, mattresses and canvas goods of ull kinds, tents and
shovels, kitchenware, furniture*, stoves, etc. We also
carry a full line of mirrors—plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwestern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies
Agents for Uegal and Gray Qjjis Engines
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Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
SAFETY FIRST
MODERN LAUNDRY
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
- An Up To Date Steam Laundry
Experienced Capable Employes
SANITARY
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Clothes Thoroughly Washed and i
Sterilized No Contamination
SERVICE
Quick Work - Reliable - Courteous
I Out of Town Work Given j
Careful, Prompt Attention
PHONE-66
WE AIM TO PLEASE
1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel
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Mining Bngtneer,
U. 8. Mineral Surrey or,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX II. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Stare.
Cell* may be left at Cordova <
Drug Store. Wool Sane*.
Alaefcan Hotel
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DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SUROEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
"Oeneral Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 116; office 132.
DR. 0. L. HALE
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Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Ovor Blum, O’Nelll’a Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
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DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suita 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 188. Alaska.
• Hours: 9 a. m. to S p. m.
Evening* by Appointment.
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E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Connaollor at Law.
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SMITH & McOONAQHY
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ADMIRAL LINE
BAILINGS FROM SEATTLE JULY 22 30. AUGUST 7 15 23 31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA “?
Southbound Westbound
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Srd August 5th
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AUBU*‘ 1# August 21st
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Stoamors President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Parts of the United. States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building, j
"\ ALASKA
\ ^ STEAMSHIP CO.
• Fiat and commodious steamers salting between Seattle, Ks’ch
Ikaito Wrangell, Juneau, SksQwsy, Cordova. Valdez. Seward
July 12. NORTHWESTERN .July 24
July 18.ALEMEDA.July 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips. •
This company reserves the right to chenge schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on cal* at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
calling time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES,
Qanaral Agent . Ageni
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FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 85
NORTHERN MEAT MARKET | -
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER8 IN
Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
and Provisions
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Particular Attention and Prompt 8ervice Given to orders from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GI/ASHRKNNER Props. §
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
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Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed !
Rates Reasonable
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Foos Gas Engines |
4 to 5CO Horse Power j|
General Electric Motors 1
Roebling Tramways |
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
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Harmon Machinery Co Inc I
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting |
CORDOVA, ALASKA
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ASK FOR THE “SHELDON SERVICE ” 1
Sheldon Auto Sta{»e Line I
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. ||
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Saturdays. f-j
FARC 175.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. H
; FOB FUUTHEB 1NFOBBATION ADDBKSS *4
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA ||
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