SENATE PASSES
BILL FOB NAVY
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. — The Sen
ate today passed a resolution appro
priating $1100.000 for equipping the j
Mare Island navy yard at San Fran j
ciseo. and the Brooklyn navy yard at
New York, so that both of these yards
would be able to build the largest
types of war vessels. The hill passed
by the House, increasing the ndTT en
tering class and all future classes at
the Annapolis Naval Academy by 300,
was also considered and adopted by
the Senate. These two measures now
go to the President for signature, and
as they are a part of the Wilson pre
paredness program, they will soon be
law.
HOLLAND FEARS
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AMSTERDAM. Netherlands, Feb. 9.
—Japanese commercial expansion in
the Dutch East Indian archipelago is
a subject on which many colonial Hol
landers hold strong view-s. They fear
a pacific penetration by Japan of the
rich "emerald girdle,” the great is
land group situated just to the south
of the Philippines. Imports from .Ta-,
pan into the Dutch East Indian colo j
nies in the last five years have more
than doubled, and now amount to'
close upon $8,000,000 annually.
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J. R. Gibson, who recently arrived 1
from the interior, left on yesterday's j
boat with a big shipment of furs,
which he expects to dispose of in New
York.
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If you want the news read the j
Daily Times.
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MESSENGER OIES OF HEART
TROUBLE
Late Tuesday night 1‘aul Morgan
died very suddenly from an attack ot
heart trouble. He left on that morn
ing’s train for Miles glacier, where he
secured employment with the con
struction crew of the ice-breaker, and
after retiring he was seized with an
attack of the heart and soon after ex
pi red.
Deceased was about 40 years of age
and has been a resident of Alaska fot
some time. He came to Cordova from
Valdez, when work was started on the
Copper River railway, and has resided
here ever since. For several yean
past he has conducted a messengei
service.
The body was brought to Cordova or
last night's train and burial will talu
place here. Little Is known of Paul's
early history, but It Is believed that
his parents live In Kansas City.
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REVERSES RUSSIAN TROOPS
IN PERSIA
CONSTANTINOPLE!. Feb. 9. — The
government issued an official report
this afternoon, detailing reverses suf
fered by the Russian troops in Persia.
It is said that the Persians attacked
the Russian invading force near Sand
shlake. The town itself was captured
from the Russians, and the Slav gar
rison forced to retreat in disorder.
Will Clayson has gone to Skagway.
where he will remain long enough to
take stock of his clothing store there.
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Cordova firemen meet tonight.
Elj PASO. Feb. 8 — General Villa,
with twenty-five men. Is on the defen
sive In the Nldos eanyon of the Santa
Clara ranch. This is the official re
port sent out by the military head
quarters at Mexico City, and was re
reived by Oradlra, the Carranza com
mander at Juarez today. The Car-1
ranzistas are confident of catching
Villa this time, and they predict that
with the death ot this leader anarchy
in Mexico "ill cease.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 8 Hipollo
Villa, brother of General Villa, has |
arrived at Havana. He was Indicted
In Texas, charged with cutting the
railway line near El Paso.
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FILIPINO PROUD
FATHER OF 22 i
MANILA. I'. ! . Feb. 0. The bureau
of health gives notice of the death of
rive centenarians, three of whom are
women. In one week in Manila. It ’
points with ei|iml prominence to the
record of Don Isabelo des los Reyes,
member of the municipal board of this |
aity, whose family now numbers 22
children, the lutest addition being a
boy and girl twins. Sr. Reyes is SI
yeurs of age.
The next record among the leading
Filipinos is held by Don (Iregorio Ara |
neta. who is the father of 14 children;
but he has not yet passed his fortieth
birthday. Sr. Araneta was secretary
of finance and Justice under the Taft
administration.
PHILIPPINE CIGAR TRADE IS
GROWING
M ANILA. Feb. 9. The cigar trade |
between the Philippines and the j
United States is growing rapidly. A i
comparative statement issued by the
collector of inland revenue for the;
periods of January to November. 1914.
and 1915. shows an increase in expor
tations to American consumers of 5,
108,499 cigars. During these months L.
of 1914 the total shipments amounted “
to 47.972.050 and in 1915 to 62.980.549
ROADHOUSE AT PORTAGE.
Recent arrivals from Anchorage,
who came over the winter trail, report
that a good roadhouse 1ms been estab
lished at Mile 63, where the road over
he divide from Portage bay connects
with the railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Ed.
Jriset conduct a roadhouse at the
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bead of Portage bay, and travelers :❖
who decide to go via that route can
now depend on accommodation at •$
noth ends of the road. 1
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REGISTRATION NOTICE. i*
Beginning February 1 the registra ! ijj:
ion book of the Town of Cordova
will be open at my office at the P. O.
Store. Second street, Cordova, at all j::j
tours during the day and evening. The
■egistration book will be closed at 4 ;!•:
j. m„ Saturday, April 1. 1916.
CHAS. ROSSWOG, Registrar. i|
I E. Moulton, of Seattle, will leave
this morning's train for Chltina.
d go from there to Idttarod with a
ilu of twelve dogs.
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I’ordova Dressmaking Parlors. Work
aranteed. Prices reasonable. Adams
ilding.
NEW MESSENGER SERVICE IS
The Cordova Messenger Service he*
been launched by K. Sharkey, Vic
Johnson and R. Book. They have
rented an office in the old Alaskan
building, and intend to maintain a
day and night service. Ttieir phone
Is No. 98.
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EVERYTHING BOUGHT ll
AND SOLD
For anything you can't find tn
town, go to J. Iiawson's Second
Hand Store and see what he has
got. We carry new and second
hand goodB of all kinds, clothing
and kitchenware.
We have an experienced man
who does all kinds of repair work.
Give us a call.
JOHN RAWSON,
First Street.
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Gulkana 10 Miles. Copper Center 16 Miles.
DRY CREEK ROAD HOUSE.
For Sale Cheap—Buy Now.
Spring rush starts in February. Big stampede to
Tolovana. Just the time to get moved in. For price and
description write Earl Craig McCrary, Dry Creek P. 0.,
Copper Center, Alaska.
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|Empress Theatre
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916.
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( , # • Pathe News, No. 82.
THE GIRL IN THE CASE.
A Two Act \'itiicrii]>li Drama.
George Atlc Fable,
STRUGGLE BETWEEN PERSONAL LIBERTY AND THE
REFORM WAVE.
An Fssanay Comedy.
Admission 25 Cents. First Show 8 p. m.
Bedding! Bedding!! Bedding!!!
Do You Sleep Warm
these Cold nights? If not we can iix you up.
An Extensive Line of
Blankets, Quilts
and Comforters
Feather-downs that weigh a few pounds, but with tons of
warmth; come in two sizes, 6x7 and 7x8;
$15.00 and $17.50
Corded Cotton Comforts, wool filled, etc.,
$2.00 to $7.00
Wool Blankets, gray, brown and blue,
$2.50 to $15.00
Denim Covered Comforters for Camp use,
$4.00
Sheet Blankets, white and gray,
$1.25 to $4.00
The Blum, O’Neill Company I
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