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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH !>, 1917.
THE POSSIBLE NAVAL FIGHT.
These are days when the main British fleet that is keeping
watch over the entrance to the harbor where the main German
fleet is lying in wait, should' be on the alert day and night. The
prediction that Germany will soon move all her forces in one
grand attempt to close the war, and that her fleet will emerge
and give the Britains battle, is most probable.
If this hapjiens it will be the battle of the age. On Ger
many’s part it will be the test of whether Great Britain is to be
longer safe behind walls of steel. Since the great Armada was
shattered and dispersed, England has depended for safety upon
her navy. Whether that is a safe dependence lies, at least in
part, on a trial with the German navy; and if that test is sprung
the result will be the concernment of the whole world.
The men in command, even the men who man the guns in
those great fleets, fully comprehend what will be at stake if
that battle is joined. So important is the outcome, that Ger
many will never make the trial save as a last resort. If it
comes, it may be expected that the bluejackets of Great Britain
will fight as never before; and when the battle is over, Trafal
gar will look like a skirmish by comparison.
If it conies, Nelson’s signal: 11 England expects every man
to do his duty,” will not be necessary; for every man of the
English fleet will realize that it is to be a fight, not only for
life, but possibly for the life and certainty for the prestige of
the British empire.
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MAYBE A yVAR IS NEEDED.
Hqw different is our country from the others; Europe is in
volved in the most terrible of wars, and it has gone on until
those at home are suffering more than those in the trenches.
All that appeals to the self-sacrifice is being sent to them.
In Mexico a scurvy band of thieves and murderers are
preying upon the poverty-stricken peons for a livelihood, and
all the time claiming that a lofty patriotism inspires their steal
ing and their murders.
In our country the reformers seem to have taken control.
The Kansas spirit to make the world good by statute or raise
bell seems to absorb our people. There must be no more drink
ing, universal female suffrage must be obtained, the eight hour
day must be accepted, taxation of the rich must meet the oper
ating expenses of government, confiscation is right if only
backed by law, the teachings of the Messiah are enlarged upon
to give sham reformers an excuse for crime, and the honest
fact is scouted as crude and old-fashioned.
The thought occurs that a sharp war with some strong pow
* er might be a good thing to lift the minds of men out of the
groove into which they have fallen, and to show the people the
soundness of justice and the necessity for a strict adherence to
it. Also, it might tend to regulate our flighty brains for a time,
and relegate addled and vindictive brains to the rear.
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KICK BEATS A WHINE.
New York and Philadelphia women are complaining not
against actual starvation, but against highway robbery. Pood
may he abundant, vet hunger stalks, even when workers are
drawing fair wages. In New*York City $2.50 a day melts away
before mid-afternoon at prevailing food prices.
Attempts were made, at first, to poolipooh tin* food strikes,
and immediate investigations developed that there have been
fewer demands than usual upon the charity organizations. Per
haps there has been an awakening to the fact that there is a
manlier appeal than an appeal to charity, in periods like this,
when unvarnished robbery has succeeded plain business meth
ods in so many lines. The New York protest is a sign of good
health. A vigorous kick is much better than a whine.
The “strike” was declared in time to prevent possibly
great suffering, for it has brought directly to official attention
a condition which, left alone, shortly must have become a calam
ity worse than the robbery that was in progress.
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As a matter of expediency Holland probably realizes that
it is safer to have her ships sunk than to have her whole coun
try at the bottom of the sea, which would be the case if the na
tion went to war, for the first German inroad would mean the
breaking of the dikes.
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If the United States government should seize provisions,
then indeed' would England be in a tight corner. Private enter
prise can continue to ship food to England, but the government
could not, unless a state of war existed with Germany, Austria
and Bulgaria.
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Governor Strong is being warmly commended by the press
and people of Alaska for putting principle above party, and de
claring James Wickersham re-elected delegate to congress. He
is the type of old-timer who is a credit to the territory.
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Those German newspapers which profess to think that the
United States is, next to England, Germany’s worst enemy,
should not fcrrget that our neutrality at least has been forceful
enough to keep Colonel Roosevelt at home.
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While Lloyd George was laying down the law on tomatoes
why did he not settle the question whether the “a” is long,
short, Italian or awful. Ladies with lorgnettes invariably say
“to-liam-toes.”
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A carload of potaties moving from Oregon to New York
gains in value at the rate of $1 a mile. Some spudometer!
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The report that potatoes are cheaper in London than in
New York city contains a long chapter on food economics.
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The man who grows two spuds where one grew before is
about to take his seat among the elect.
In the district court for the terrl-'i
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
Notice of ter mof court at Cordova,
Alaska.
The president of the Vnlted States
of America, to the residents of the
Third division of the Territory of
Alaska, and to all whom It may con
cern, greeting:
You and each and all of you, will
please take notice that by an order
of the court, duly made and entered,
a term of the district court for the
territory of Alaska, Third division
has been called and will be held In
Cordova, Alaska, beginning on the
2nd day of April, 1917, and continue
as long thereafter as the public wel
fare may require.
Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 23rd
day of February, 1910.
(District FRED M. BROWN,
Court Seal) District Judge.
Attest: Arthur Dang, Clerk.
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Where We Cun Always Kind Our
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factory representative, will be in Cor
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work in piano ^nd organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prices on
new and second hand pianos and or
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P. O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
CITY LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
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FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
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We represent the Niagara, London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
antj Rutgers, and others; all stroug
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We also represent the Maryland'
Casualty Company, and issue Fidelity
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Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
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Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phono 107.
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FOR THE COMPLEXION
We have a full line of tested
face creams and lotions. Rvery
article Is sold under our per
sonal guarantee to be as repre
sented, free from Injurious
chemicals and satisfactory In i
every way. But remember, this
department Is but one of many
In our store, all up to the same
standard.
Now Is the season to spend
outdoors with a Camera.
We have a large assortment,
and the prices are right.
The Northern
Drug Company
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Concerns in the States. But Give ! I
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! Wages and Spending Their Money
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H CHASE
PHYSICIAN ana SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. OUNCIL
PHYSICAN SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing).
l’honos-—Residence 116; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
I’oreelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
I’hone 200. . Cordova,
P. O. Box 18G. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON <
JUNEAU, ALASKA
glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
J. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
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ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Evan* About February 10. Monday*, Friday* and Saturday*
To Seattle and Ala*ka Port* Steamer*— President, Governor,
TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Si Uley
Jan. 24, Feb. 3, Feb. 15. and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Frannaco and Lo* Angele*.Daily Except Sunday
San Franclaco and Han Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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Fait and commodious •teamen tailing between 8eattle, Ketch
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
March 1 . ALAMEDA . March 8
Sttil from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouclie, .Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on tale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
__ General A,ent_ Agent I
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TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
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