A. A. Allen, better known as “Scot
ty,” canine expert par excellence, who
has been elected a member of Alas
ka's territorial legislature, which will
meet at Juneau next March, instead
of crossing the 1,600 miles of ice and
snow between Nome and the territor
ial capital by dog team, will use a
new mechanical contrivance, known as
an auto-sled. It is a combination of
the aeroplane, automobile and the Yu
nok bobsleigh.
Northern seers, gifted with prophecy
forecast the passing of the time-hon
ored malamute dog team, and predict
that drummers who have to make win
ter trips in the north in a few years
will be traveling in de luxe airsleds,
much the same as the residents of out
side cities travel in automobiles.
Won Sweepstakes Three Times.
Allen bred and raced dogs for more
than twenty years. Since dog racing
became a fad in Alaska, Allen, driving
his own teams, or those owned by Mrs.
E. C. Darling and himself, has never
competed unsuccessfully. Three times
he carried off the great prize, the All
Alaska Sweepstakes, the dog team1
classic of the north.
Living in the north for many years,'
Allen tenaciously held to the theory j
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that the dog team forever would play
an important part in the development
of Northwestern Alaska. A trip to
France, however, changed his opinion.
Allen sold 430 malamute dogs to the
French government and spent several
days in the Vosges mountains teaching
the French chausseurs how' to drive
them. He rode from the coast to the
fighting front in an automobile, and
while on the way observed a squadron
of airplanes engaged In making obser
vations. Why not the automobile, the
airplane and the Yukon bobsled be
combined into an efficient machine?
He decided to try it, and spent last
winter In Berkeley, Cal., in experimen
tal work. The machine which he
built was taken to Nome last summer,
and this winter Allen and Nate
Coombs, also a representative in the
territorial legislature and somewhat
of a dog-puncher himself, will endea
vor to drive the contraption to Ju
neau.
Machine Amazes Sourdoughs.
The machine was tried at Nome this
fall and it created considerable amaze
ment among the sourdoughs. It is said
that one of them who was coming
to town to cast his vote at the elec
tion, after seeing the device skitter
ing through the atmosphere, changed
his mind and his vote for prohibition.
The one disadvantage that Alaskans
can see about the machine for travel
in inaccessible places is the vast am
ount of gasoline that it consumes.
They contend that when the fuel sup
ply for a dog team runs short they
can take a rifle and replenish the
supply from the caribou herds or what
other game animals happen to be
around. But gasoline stations are ex
tremely scarce in the remote places,
and therefore, for the present, the
alrsled will be used only for trans
portation along well traversed routes.
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A Christmas Carol
By HENRY W ADSWORTH UONOPELLOW
1HEAR along our itreet
Paaa the minstrel throng*.
Hark! They play so *weet
On their hautboy* Chri*tma*
tong*.
Let us by the fire,
Ever higher,
Sing them till the night expire.
In December ring
Every day the chime*;
Loud the glee men *lng
In the streets their merry rimes.
Let us by the fire,
Ever higher,
Sing them till the night expire.
Shepherds at the grange,
Where the babe was born,
Sang with many a change
Christmas carols until morn.
Let ns by the fire,
Ever higher,
Bing them till the night expire.
These good peopl* sang
Songs devout and sweet.
While the rafters rang
There they stood with freezing
feet.
Let us by the fire,
Ever higher,
Sing them till the night expire.
Who by the fireside stands
Stamps his feet and sings,
Bnt he who blows his hands
Not so gay a carol brings.
Let us by the fire,
Ever higher,
Sing them till the night expire.
A night school for the accommoda
tion of the miners has been opened at
Perseverance, near Juneau, in which
25 scholars have enrolled. Miss ThiT
ma Ninoris will teach.
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Job Printing at the Times.
THE CHRISTMAS STORY.
It'* All R**l to Bobby Boy, Who'd Lika
to Rid* With Sant* Claus.
Bobby Boy was sitting 'n bis wee
brown chair so close to the great hunch
of Clirtstinns holly that he coulil
stretch out Ids fingers nnd touch the
shiny red berries whenever lie wanted
to make believe that he wns far away
In tho great forest In Santa Claus land.
Ho hnd only to close bis eyes and
"shiver his shoulders,” ns If he were
cold, when the warm, quiet room would
vanish and he would he walking with
Merry Bell in tho story.
‘ By nnd by," said tho sweet voice of
Sister Marjorie, who was rending from
tba book, so she couldn't shut her eyes
! nnd make believe she was In the for
est too Bobby oy remembered that
he must tell Sister Marjorie Just what
It looked like when they reached home.
“By and by they came to a part of
tho forest where there were tall trees,
green and fragrant, Just like tho trees
one sees In the markets before Christ
mag.
“Merry Bell clapped her bands
“‘Hurrah!’ she oiled. ‘We’re almost
there! See; here are the Christmas
tree woods. Pretty soon we’ll find the
reindeer feeding on the evergreen
vines.’
"They walked softly through the
snow paths.
”‘Sh! said Merry Bell; 'don't fright
en thorn. When they see us the Christ
mns reindeer will know us nnd come
running to us to let us kiss them.
That's how wo know which are tin
good reindeer 'hat will carry dear oil
Santa safely over tho world on Chrlst
i mas eve. Just think—If a reindeer wns
had and tipped poor Santa out!' "
Bobby liny opened his eyes wide.
"Ho! 1 wouldn't care If they dkl
t’p him out. I'd w-tin wight out In the
snow an" help him put nil tho toys
back, an' nen maybe he'd give me a
wide."
Sister Marjorie laughed nnd went on
with the story which dealt with the
enchanted country behind the picture
hooks
Job Printing at Daily Times office.
POPULATION OF ALASKA I
FACTS ABOUT THE
According to the census report of
1910, the total population of Alaska, at
that time, was 64.456. This is an av
erage of about one person to every ten
square miles of territory. At the time
of the cessation of the territory from
Russia, in 1867, the total population j
was estimated at 30,000, of which two
thirds were natives, in 1880 the popu
lation was estimated at 33.426; in 1890
at 32.052; in 1900, at 63,592, of which
approximately 48 per cent were white.
46 per cent natives and 6 per cent
Japanese and Chinese. In 1890 the
pure blooded natives were estimated
at 23,531, of whom 6,000 w'ere Hatdas,
Thllngets, or other natives of the
coastal region, 1,000 Aleuts, 3.400 Ath \
apascans and 13,100 Eskimos.
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Experienced laundress will work by ^
day or hour. Phone 162. 12 6-4t
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NOTICE.
Members of Chemical Company No.
1 will please take notice that the
chemical has been removed to the Nor (
them Hotel. In case of fire members
will report accordingly.
GEORGE DOOLEY, M
Chief Fire Department. «
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The Cordova Power Company arc
making extensive repairs to the dam •;>
at the power plant. While the repairs
are being made, probably for a week
or ten days, the power will be shut
off from 10 o'clock in the morning
until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. :¥
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The display of party and afternoon
gowns at dayson’s store is attracting
much attention among the ladies. •:£
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Be a Daily Times reader.
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N'l GGET .JEWELRY—Brooches, bracelets, b? as ns, chains,
charms, link buttons, rings, scarfpins, ned. ie ^ p'ms
WATCHES Ladies’ and Men’s, in Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton
and Howard.
•JEWELS—Lavaliers, Pearls and Diamonds.
Osborne Bros., Jewelery store
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CHRISTMAS |
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GENTLEMEN.
Smoking Jackets.
Bed ltoom Slippers.
Bath Itobes.
Holme Itobes with
Slippers to Match.
Collar Boxes.
Gentlemen’s Sets of
Collar Box,
Tie Holder and
Hendkerehief Box.
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LADIES’
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Mouse Slippers. fi
Knit Caps. 2
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Mouse Robes.
Handkerchief Cases. «
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Children's Shoes. 2
Arctics. 2
Toilet Soaps.
Winter Mitts. &
A large and elegant assortment of griith m u\ neck- ]»
ties. A gift that is always sure to please.
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.
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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 STORK
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Christmas
The Northern Drug Co.
Will Help You Solve the Question
Largest Stock Of j
Holiday Goods
In Cordova
Empress Theater
TONIGHT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7.
TRIANGLE PROGRAM
DUSTIN FARNUM IN
“The Iron Strain"
A Story of California Society and the Far North. Six Part
TWO SHOWS EVERY NIGHT 7:30 and 9:00
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A Hardware Gift—A Gift of Service
ANY OF THE ARTICLES NAMED BELOW WILL MAKE A SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:
POCKET KNIVES
Present a man or boy with
Cataraugus "Sure Edge" Pocke
Knife and you will please him.
SKATES
We have the celebrated Con
roy and Barney & Berry'i
Hockey.
SKIS
i Fine ash and hardwood, witt
t patent leather bindings.
SILVERWARE
Our Silverware is the Rogers
1841
, CUT GLASSWARE
In new and elegant designs at
hardware prices.
CASSEROLES
Guernsey and Royal Rochester,
mounted In nickel containers of
handsome designs.
ELECTRICAL GOODS
Percolators, Toasters, Sad
Irons, Chafing Dishes, Hake
vens, Electric Stand Damps of
exceptionally fine design.
North western Hardware Co.|
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FIRST SHOWING OF
Holiday Goods
Hand Painted Glassware Fancy Clocks
Fancy Flowerbowls Fancy China
Smokers Articles Casseroles
Mihogany Trays Cut Glass
A Full and Complete variety of Uni
versal F'letrical Household Appliances I
- Prompt Attention to Mail Orders
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Will
Make You
A
Regular Patron
At
Slater’s
Restaura nt
Private Boxes
For
Lar^e or Small
Parties
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Good Goods
California's Choicest Fruits
I are packed under the 0(100 OCDV/IOCT
Hunt Quality label. This UUUU ULm Vlut
delicious fruit served in -—
your home for breakfast or
dessert, will please your _ ,
Th'y" PRICES RIGHT
HUNT’S
Quality California ARE THREE Q00D REASONS FOR BUYING GROCERIES
p ^ j j rg AT THIS STORE.
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