The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA*8 GREATEST NEWSPAPER
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_ C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, as second-claas matter.
CORDOVA, ALASKA FRIDAY, MAY 21,1915.
SAYS OUTLOOK FOR CORDOVA ENCOURAGING
AND RESIDENTS SHOULD WORK IN HARMONY
Til F need of more united and harmonious action on the
the part of the residents of Cordova is forcibly brought
home in a letter written by Donald A. McKenzie to a
townsman, and which is published today in our local columns.
Mr. McKenzie was one of the several Alaskans who spent the
winter at \\ ashington and labored in the hope of accomplishing
some good tor Cordova and the entire Copper River valley,
and he tells our people a few truths that it would be well to
consider. In fact his entire letter has the right ring. He points
out the great injustice done the town and its residents, by those
responsible for the continual bickering and strife that has been
prevalent here during the past winter; tells what effect this
local dissention has had in the states; how the people were given
the impression that everybody and everything Cordovan was
despicable; how petty haggling cheapened the town in the
eyes ot strangers; what a detriment this policy proved to those
who were working to create a favorable impression of Cordova,
and then pleads for harmonius action on the part ?>f all our
people.
While Mr. McKenzie’s criticism is severe, he feels that it is
justified. He also pays a fine tribute to George C. Hazelet,
president of the local chamber of commerce, and Falcon ,Jos
lin, a well-known resident of Fairbanks, and gives them
deserved credit for devoting their best efforts, for several
months during the last session of Congress, on the railroad
measure and every other public enterprise that would be of
benefit to this section. Of course he is appreciative of the ser
vices rendered by Judge Wickersham, who rceived considerable
aid from both of these men. And while his modesty is likely
responsibly for omitting to make reference to his help in all
matters of local interest, we know that Mr. McKenzie was at
all times a consistent booster for Cordova and did some effective
work.
In the opinion of our townsmen there were two factors
against the acquisition of the Copper River railway by the
government. One was the asking by the Morgan-Guggenheim
people of a higher price for the road than Secretary Lane was
willing to pay and the other and principal reason was that the
administration feared public criticism if the Cordova road was
purchased, notwithstanding that Mr. Lane know of the re
sources of this section and that the C. R. & N. W. road was the
only tonnage route in Alaska.
From his talks with the members of the House Appropria
tions Committee Mr. McKenzie does not believe that the gov
ernment route selected will bo completed beyond the Matanus
ka coal fields, unless it is demonstrated this summer that the
Broad Pass country contains some real mines, as the Seward
road will never pay operating expenses. Should developments
warrant an extension from Matanuska to interior Alaska, the
Alaska Syndicate will be compelled to build to the Bering River
coal and also extend its main line.
In any event the prediction is made that eventually the
largest town in Alaska will be Cordova, whose residents Mr
McKenzie counsels to work shoulder to shoulder for community
interests. J
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The poet of long ago likely had his mind on the future
when he penned the line “In the world’s broad field of battle.”
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Of course we can get along without, but a few gentle
showers would not be amiss in this part of the country about
now. J
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Pleasure seekers are daily taking advantage of the fine
weather by spending much of their time in power boats on
the bay.
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Cordova may not be the terminus of the government rail
road, but it will always be the banner tonnage route of the
territory.
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II the man who invented submarines had been at home
looking after the baby while his wife was playing tennis the
world would be better off today.
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Aside from their array, the lillies of the field have nothing
on a number of men we could' designate without going more
than a thousand miles from home.
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The name of Representative Charles A. Sulzer, of Ketch
ikan is being mentioned in connection with the Democratic
nomination for delegate to congress from Alaska.
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That Cordova is badly in need of a better system of sewer
age is an undisputed fact, and it is unfortunate that the present
finances of the city will not pennit of this public improvement.
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While this town is not enjoying any boom, it finds conso
lation in the fact that all who desire employment can secure
it. The fishing and mining industries have about drained tin*
labor market.
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With the Bering coal lands surveyed and a workable lease
in operation, a branch line would' soon be constructed from
the Copper River Railway to the fields, and ultimately a smelter
would be built near Cordova. Then would follow a season of
happiness and prosperity for the residents.
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The Bonanza and Jumbo mines are working to almost
limit capacity and will this month produce about a million and
a quarter dollars worth of copper. This output is to be con
tinned and for the year will equal the combined mineral wealth
of all other sections of Alaska.
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Sewardites are living in tho hope that the Engineering
( ommission will make some improvements to the Alaska Nor
thern railway this summer, so that all government business will
not be conducted from Anchorage. Here’s hoping Chairman
Edes gives our westward town the “even break” she’s look
ing for.
The interior department now has a crew of men at
Katnlln, who will make a survey of the Bering River coal fields,
with a view to getting tin* land in shape for leasing. When
this is done and the government decides what tracts it wants
to reserve, some individual may find it worth while to engage
in the mining of this fuel. The opening up and development of
the other resources of Alaska is dependent largely upon the
use of our coal, which means that low grade gold quartz and
copper properties can be operated.
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office in Adams Building
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Also four groups of copper
properties on Prince William
Sound, adjoining navigable water.
All of these properties could be
made producers with a small
amount of money a<d for a party
who can open same up or can se
cure the capital to do so, this Is
an opportunity to make a fortune.
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Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau. Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, 8eward, Kenal
Anchorage and SHIP CREEK, via INSIDE PAS8AGE
Sails from Seattle— Sails from Cordova
May 12.ALAMEDA.May 22
May 18 .NORTHWESTERN .May 26
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives. 8. S. Seward. 8. 8. 8eward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. 8.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC 8. S. CO. ALA8KA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL WATSON, May 15
ADMIRAL EVANS, MAY 25
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Hw
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Ixical Agents
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Copper River &
Northwestern Rv.
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Trains leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave- I!
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Mondays and Thursdays ;:
Chitina for Kennecott— ;;
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays I!
Kennecott for Chitina— ;;
; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays !!
Chitina for Cordova— !!
Tuesdays and Fridays < >
Dining Car in Connection With all Regular Pea.enger Train. Be '•'<
tween Cordova and Chitina. ! I
rl he above schedule subject to change without notice. ; ’
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. ;;
lckets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska '’
Steamship Company building ;;
Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova Agent ::
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60 Watt Lamps.... .50c.
100 Watt Lamps 75c
250 Watt Lamps.v ... $2.00
200 Watt, Qas Filled Lamps....$3.00
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