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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH
WOULD MAKE ALASKA DRY.
Representative Smith, of Malm, purposes to make all ter
ritories and* government reservations “dry.” In the ease of -
such dependencies as Porto Rico, of (Juam and of Tutuila,
■where a native population largely predominates, it is possible
that the wishes of the people living there can be ignored, ft
is presumed that he did not include the Philippines because a
bill provides for their independence in four years’ time. He
did not include Hawaii, where there are enough American citi
zens to run their own affairs. Also he included the Panama
canal zone, which is purely a federal reserve, and he included
the District of Columbia, which is little better than a federal
reserve. The natives of dependencies, of course, must accept
whatever legislation is thrust upon them, or else perhaps face
American bullets. Mr. Smith would place Alaska, composed
almost wholly of the best class of American citizens, in the
same category. Under his plan, the wishes of the people are not
to be considered at all. They may have the “privilege" of
“taxation without representation.” Moreover, unless we of
\laska demand statehood and the fullest self-governing rights
under the American plan, it will encourage those who are un
familiar with local conditions to propose legislation designed
for our “moral and social uplift” without any regard to our
own wishes.—Juneau Dispatch.
WHAT WILL WILLIAM DO?
With a campaign bristling with resounding periods, the
prohibitionists are gathering themselves for the fray. They
have opened a press bureau in Washington, and think of nom
inating ex—Governor Frank Manly, of Indiana, ox—Governor
William Sul/.er, of New York, or ex Governor Fugene Foss, of
Massachusetts. Manly is running on the Progressive ticket for
governor of Indiana, but is expected' to resign from the ticket
if the prohibitionists call him.
In its national platform the Prohibition party will take a
pronounced stand against preparedness, according to the plan
of the leaders. In this respect it will hope to occupy a field left
vacant by the Republican and Democratic parties, which are
expected to declare in favor of preparedness.
With the Democratic party committed to preparedness
and with the national Prohibition party opposing preparedness
there is much speculation as to W illiam .1. Bryan’s probable
attitude. Bryan believes in absolute prohibition of the liquor
traffic, although he is not a party prohibitionist. Nor has his
opposition to preparedness abated in the slightest degree.
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THE ELIMINATION OF A BREADLINE.
The Salvation Army, which long lias fed a breadline in New
York city, thousands of men lining up each day for the gifts,
and agitating the lachrymal glands of emotionalists all over
America, has been abandoned. Some of the newspapers long
ago alleged that this historic breadline merely contributed to
the comfort of voluntary idlers, but the allegations wore round
ly condemned both by the army and its too solicitous friends.
Finally, in order to convince itself, it sought to hire the hungry
mt n, offering them from $1 to $•> a day to work. The great
majority refused to work at any price. They dwelt in the
security of that strange belief which has so many devotees, 1
namely, that the world' owed them a living, and that the Lord
would provide.
A great many thousands of dollars has been raised, and
much of it at a sacrifice by the contributors, to distend the
stomachs of this line of beggars. All over the country there
are similar examples of kindly effort, a continuous waste, a
persistent pandering to a worthless indigence. And a great
deal of it is wasted on a religious hypocrisy. A professional
beggar is not too proud to profess a conversion he never feels.
He can shed' crocodile tears at the altar rail as long as the aroma
of the coffee pot hints at heaps of free sandwiches after the
services.
The Salvation Army and the Volunteers of America, while
they have done great good, are among the institutions which
have contributed largely to this false idea of true charity.
Their officials, often too emotional and credulous, have been
fooled by false confessions of religious fervor.
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Here’s hoping that Funston has given round trip tickets
to all of his men!
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The mournful wail of war shares almost drowns out the
whispers of peace.
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The I’nited States army may be a skeleton army. I'npn*
paredness talk makes it look sometimes like the skeleton in the
closet.
War wouldn’t be bad at all if our government could force
youths to deposit a certain amount of their earnings every
week.
Sinking of so many torpedoes to the bottom of the ocean
suggests unpleasant experiences for geological investigations
in years to come when the seas are dry.
Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
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Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - - * ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
iffice over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
O E N T I S T
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
tdams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
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CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
All Work Given Prompt
Attention
CHARLES GAME
E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
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PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers In
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
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One Visit
Will
Make You
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Regular Patron
At
Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
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Northern Drug Co.
Phone 94.
“Things as They Ought to Be.”
EASTMAN KODAK SUPPLIES.
CHOICE LINE OF FRESH CANDIES.
VICTOR VICTROLAS AND LATEST SELECTED
RECORDS.
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED.
COMPLETE LINE OF STATIONERY.
A L A SKAL
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
bails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
March 22.ALASKA.April 5
March 30. ALAMEDA .April 8
Regulai freight service for Ketcnikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Expios- O
Ives, S. S. Seward. 8. 8. Seward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. 8. T
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, I
_General Agent_ Ticket Agent j
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co. 1
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL EVANS. March 19
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.March 26
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle San Eranclsco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Jchedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Aeents
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| Copper River &
|f Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
I if Two trains every six days between Cordova and if
if Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making fi *1
connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving if
I if from Seattle.
if Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, f| j
fi Mondays and Thursdays. If '
f; Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays. if
fi Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays. ;f
fi Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice, if 1
Dining Car In Connection With ail Regular Pessenger Trains Be- f;
I £: tween Cordova and Chitina.
if Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets on sale it Depot or up town office, Alaska fi
if Steamship Company building fi
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| Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
| Superintendent Cordova Agent |
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SOUND i-3 / RACE BOATS.
\ PLEASURE BOATS. k
Q I WORK BOATS. ^
> / 4 TO 50 HORSE-POWER.
SANE H LIGHT, MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUT
w \ ELECTRIC STARTERS.
? 1916 Promises New Records for Alaska’s Fishing
dustry. Prepare Now.
| Harmon Machinery Co I
Oxy-Acetylene Welding.
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