The Cordova Daily Times
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA,.ALASKA, TUESDAY, DECEMBERS, 191H.
THE TERRITORIAL TREASURY.
During the late territorial campaign, most of the public
speakers and spell-binders laid much stress upon the very re
spectable amount of money the legislature would have at its
command when it meets in March next. Some of those opti
mists stated that there would he at least three-quarters of a
million dollars in the territorial treasury for the legislature to
appropriate. Where they got this imposing figure was not
stated. They spoke, in most cases ns if this quite tidy sum was
already safely stowed away in the territorial execliequer. The
fact remains, however, that the gentleman who had visions of
this kind' were indulging in a general assumption only. There
is now in the territorial treasury about $220,000, and, while
there is a substantial amount due to the treasury from the
larger canning companies, and while the territory has prose
cuted a successful suit in the circuit court of appeals for the col
lection of Alaska taxes duo, the territorial treasury has not as
.vet been fattened in any way by taxes paid by these concerns.
As a matter of cold fact, it does not appear that the big cannery
companies intend to pay their territorial taxes, following (In
decision of the circuit court of appeals, unless the supreme court
of the United States lias passed upon their case. In other words,
it is alleged that they are now preparing an appeal to the court
of last resort. Tt this be the case, the three-quarters of a mil
lion dollars will not be available, because of the low visibility,
"hen the legislature convenes; nor in all probability will it be
available, should the territory again lx* successful, until tin1 leg
islatnre of 1919 assembles. Therefore, instead of “money to
burn,’’ as has been so gleefully anticipated, the incoming legis
Inture may have to exercise the strictest economy in appropriat
mg the funds of the territory. If there be any “pork hunters”
among the personnel of the next legislature, they should' be
warned in time. T he “pork barrel” may lx- quite empty.—Ju
neau Empire.
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THE OMNIPRESENT JAP.
The after the-war trade situation sixmis now to be giving
the gentlemen in the city of Washington some concern, though
during the campaign recently concluded, orators who dared to
mention the matter were the subjects of contemptuous ridicule
and condemned as “knockers.”
The administration now is reported to “regard the situa
tion with considerable seriousness,” which is a mild way of
saying that they are wondering if good luck will assist them
around difficulties the existence of which they would' like for
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politics’ sake to deny.
One of t lie facets of the puzzle is the omnipresent Japanese,
lie has burrowed his way into the manufacturing world in a big
way since this war began, his remarkable powers of imitation
enabling him to reproduce, in outward appearances, at least,
thousands ot articles which tin* l uited States was making be
fore her factories were turned into munition plants and which
Ueimanj made before her ports were blockaded. Tin* .Japanese
is manufacturing at costs far below any figures the American
?an meet and he is flooding this country with products which
Americans should be manufacturing. He is building up mar
kets in the far corners of the world, taking advantage of tlm
•normous opportunities afforded by the war, and he is going to
>e most difficult to dislodge.
Time was when Japanese products bore an indelible .Japan
'se stamp. It had an Oriental individuality. Rut skill has
•rased it. Japanese factories are now producing articles so
•losely simulating those made in the United States and other!
jountries that only the eye of an expert can detect the differ
nee, and they are able by reason of their cheap labor to outbid'
the world. They are forcing their wares upon China—a process
I hat is going to expand as Japanese influence slowly crowds in
—usurping the foothold of the United States.
It certainly is high time for officialdom to endeavor to
•pen new ways for the American factoiv; time for the factory i
0 begin thinking about a dangerous future, and to take an oc i
•asional moment to ponder the question whether the great
iclies that are now flowing into it by reason of the great war
nay not have to be used, with much more besides, to regain lost
ground.
SHORT ARM JOLTS.
rhe tax valuation of Cordova is nearly a million dollars.
Tourists and homesteaders are to invade Alaska by thou
sands next year, at least so we are informed.
When that embargo is placed on (‘.‘its some of the good
things we yearn for may not bo beyond our reach.
I he members of the city council are to be commended for
lien action last night in providing all necessary precautions in
’ape of fire. They very wisely believe that “ an ounce of pre
vention is worth a pound of cure.”
The only reminder of the recent territorial election is the
lad that all the returns are not yet in for delegate to congress.
When they are received and the fate of the candidates known,
I'ow soon the dose and exciting campaign will be forgotten.
And this is as it should be.
Attoiney John U. AfcQiun, ot Uairbauks, who m the earlv
days of the territory was an unrelontless prosecutor of the loot
*rs and jury I ixers at Nome, has had enough.experience to write
1 book that would make Rex Beach’s “Spoilers” look like the
‘dirty deuce” in a brand new deck of cards.
A ilia is certainly leading the Carranzistas a merry chase,
md judging from the progress he is making the famous bandit
will soon be the dictator in Alexieo. It is not too late for (Jen
•ml Pershing to move bis troops to the American side of the
•order, it he don’t want the “boggie man” to catch them.
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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 and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calle may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence! Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing).
Phones-Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
GOING TO FAIRBANKS
Take
FRAME'S AUTO STAGE
Leaves Chltina for Fairbanks
on July G and every six days
thereafter.
Wire Chltina Hotel for reser
vations.
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IMPORTED WINES
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BONDED GOODS
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
—COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILING8 FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Evans, About December 7. Steamers--President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month i and Admiral Dewey,
SOUTHERN CADIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Dos Angeles.Daily Except Sunday
San Franciuco and San Diege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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ALASKA
_ STEAMSHIP CO. 4
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, 8eward
Dec. 1.MARIPOSA Dec. 8.
Dec. 8. ALAMEDA Dec. 15
Dec. 16.MARIPOSA Dec. 23
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thia company reserves the right to change achedule of steamers
without notice.
Ticket! on tale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
Take the Milwaukee
ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE EAST
Electrification of its main Hue over the back
bone of the Continent has eliminated all soot, sc ind
cinders, permitting an unobstructed view of tli r. ni
ficent panoramas through the Bitter Roots cu IT. s.
S. R. HEDGES, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
A. E. Harris, T. P. A., Juneau, Alaska.
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I Pins, Chains *USi„ Assortment i
I Necklaces ' M 01 f 1
I Bracelets X TNugget I
_HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
| A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Piease --|
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White, Black Comfy Slippers gllk ohlrtM . .
and Tan ’ Ash 1 ray anti Containing 2 largo Bath Towels, _
and lan. and pancy g0ft g0je
•--- , 14 °° t0 ,f>-6°’ C,ear‘>Uo Ca8*8 <" 2 Guest Towels,
Women's Kimonos. _Sh°e8,_in Fancy Xmas Boxes. Fancy Designs. ., Wush cl()thH
Cotton Crepe and Children's Sweaters and Men's Fancy Women’s Fancy Colors.
Sllk' Toques. Navajor Bath Robes, Silk Sots, Cap and
- ’ Women's All-wool Bath
snort and Long Knitted Wool Suits. Blankets and Robes. Scarf.
v --- — Robes and Blankets.
** e y' rnii.i.. n Swansdown Comforters Assorted Colors
----- Childrens Dolls, -_- Indian and Plain
Men's Leather Collar Women's Fancy Overcoats Teddy Bears. Toilet aU<l FanCy W°°len Silk Ties, neslrrns
Hags _uesigns.
Men's Toilet and Sets, Etc. ___ Blankets. _ Silk Hose, ~~ Boudoir
u , _____ Leather Novelties, Caps,
,, , _ Mackinaws. Beautiful Silk Pajamas. Silk Shawls
Men s Combination Arm Bands, -----Women's Silk Manicure Sets,
Garters and Suspended. Women’s Silk Eelt Pillows and Tie Hangers,
Fancy Boxes Umbrella. Scissors Sets, Hosiery.
Men's Comfy Bedroom Aut0 Scarfs. -______ Pennants For Men In Holiday Shades.
Slippers ——------- Women’s Imported — Bridge Cards, Eiderdown Slippers,
Great Variety Womens Silk Sweaters gUk Womens Shoes.------ Writing Sets, " silk Scarfs.
I’ co„kl».uo„ Sllh end Woo, 8w..t.„ A *•„„ Lie. o, High W«W. S,|k «„J - 01»v. 0...., - ZZTr'sZor,"
Hose A Complete Assortment____Top8' _ Linen Handkerchiefs. Sewing Bags Women’s SUvarelgn
Men’s Combination ■ „ . Kayser's Silk Hosiery , _ , ’ Slip-on-Coats. H 1
Arm Bands and 1“ Colors and Sizes. Women s Evening and Large Assortment. Tourist Sets. Etc. In Various Shades.
Garters, A Handsome Gift. All Shades. Afternoon Gowns. Women's " A Full Line of
in Fancy Boxes. —---— . __Silk Underwear, " ~ — Stetson Hats Kenyon Coats.
Children’s Comlbatlon Xmas Ribbon Hum.. a t „ , Beautiful Silk Fancy Sewing . ^ Trunks.
Knitted Sweaters. ’ Union and Two-piece Suits, ghlrUval8ts n d l- Suit cases and
Caps and Leggings. Xmas Cards, Corset Covers, Chemise _ * BKS' Hanan Shoes. Handbags.
Ladles' Knitted Shawls, Xmas Boxes ’ --1 -—--I I -s___ ___ Women s Silk and Woolen
8 Hood and Toques. _ Underskirts, Etc. Mitts and Gloves.
Men's Suspenders. m 1.-A-_-L'i- -__-Men'8 Fa»*y Smoking
Men's Tie Clasps ORIENTAL NOVELTIES. Jackets,
ftnd pins | ^ ests.
Women's Silk Bedroom B*by " 8“k Qullted Comforters, Trimmed Bamboo Baskets, Sweater Coats, ■
Slippers T oak wood Trays, Card Cases, Dollies, j Pajamas,
In Brocade and Plain, G#UZ8 C8“t8r S8t8' HandkerchiefB, Handbags, — Nightgowns.
Silk, Various Shades - , B°°k Mark’ Powder Sewing Sets. S,,k «*d
Comfy and Slippers J«wel Box. Opera Bags, Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions, __ Underwear.
",V.r,8W.. Tabla Clotha In Several Do. THF PT HTHITTP e^^T^T.,
an a es. EACH A BEAUTIFUL Q1FT, JL E. j lyf ^ Will Be Found Here for Men.
_ _ Women and Children.