The Cordova Daily Times
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H. Q. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1917.
THE LIGHT HERALDING A NEW DAWN.
During the past two and a half years many a devout soul
has asked why the awful war in the east was permitted. The
answers are beginning to come.
One can read in the story of the rejoicing of the people
over the return of the political prisoners from the icy depths of
Siberia; where for so long a time, hearts that would be free have
been breaking, and no God'has seemed to hear their prayers.
Another can read in the exultation of the Jews of Russia
over the assurance that equal citizenship for them will soon be
an established fact.
Another can be seen in the near approach of the soldiers to
Armenia; in the certainty that they are carrying freedom to the
unhappy people, and that they will soon recover the Holy Se
pulcher from the merciless Turks.
When the war first began, the Turks sent an army to cap
ture or destroy the Suez canal. They were driven off and the
British army pursued them. That army is now in Palestine and
drawing near to the very gates of Jerusalem. The light is
growing brighter on the Cross. Nine hundred years ago a cry
rang through Europe to rally and save the Holy Sepulcher. It
was swiftly answered and three thousand of the Crusaders per
ished in vain; and since then the Turk has had rule over all that
land which Christians hold as sacred because of its wonderful
memories.
Now a victorious army is kneeling at those gates.
Again, another army is forging its way step by step
through that land further east, where the cradles of civilization
were rocked—the land which has lain prone as if in a trance
while five and twenty centuries have been unravelling.
What awaits that land when it shall be awakened from its
Rip Van Winkle sleep?
Another lesson can be read in the new Russia’s proclama
tion that Poland, with her gallant people, is to be given back
her old place among the nations, and that her people are hence
forth to be free.
Another is that the wild riders of Arabia have been awak
ened in their desert fastnesses to strike the flanks of that power
which since the days of Saladin, has been their oppressor.
The great spectacle is seen in crumbling thrones and the
emancipation of men who for centuries have been half slaves.
It may be said that these emancipated peoples are not cap
able of self-government.
No doubt many mistakes will be made, for “long is the way
and dark, that our hell leads up to the light;” but we know in
stinctively that never again can Russia be what she was a brief
time ago—she has had “a new birth of freedom, and govern
ment of the people, by the people and for the people shall not
perish from the earth.”
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PULP MILLS FOR ALASKA.
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The United States have seventy billion feet of pulp wood
on its own northern domain and why should we be sending to
Canada for it?
We are told that the pulp industry in this territory could
be made greater than mining of copper or gold or fishing, so
why not make Alaska greater?
Alaska must have more population.
Alaska must present greater temptations for more new
comers.
It has the wood in practically limitless quantities lying idle
and rotting faster than it could be cut. It will take hundreds
of years to cut it and it will take less to rot it. And all this
time Canada and other countries are making fortunes from
what we despise. If it is proper not to use the pulp wood of
Alaska it would he proper not to have touched' the gold of
Alaska. One resource that would add to the wealth of the na
tion is as good as any other sort of wealth, and pulp wood has
the advantage because its exploitation would mean greater em
ployment and greater saving to the citizens of the whole coun
try by making its products cheaper.—Ex.
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“Hurrah and Hallelujah,” by Dr. Bang, is a war publica
tion. Some pep.
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The kaiser will now have to keep a very cool head to keep
from getting cold feet.
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This is Flag Day, and we regret to say that there was no
very general display of the Stars and Stripes.
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The government does not propose to tolerate any disloy
alty, especially where the American flag is concerned'.
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Within another month the salmon industry will be in full
operation and an army of men given employment by the local
canneries.
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With the passage of the civil sundry bill by congress there
should be considerable activity in government railroad work
the coming summer.
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If you are a citizen of the United States and a resident of
Alaska you are entitled to vote on the question of a renewal of
liquor licenses in Cordova until December 31.
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The rainy season has evidently set in, and it is having the
good effect of removing the little remaining snow. Next in
order will be the cleaning up and filling in of the streets.
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Is the spirit of patriotism characteristic of Americans lack
ing here? One might think so, judging from the willingness of
our young men to take advantage of the opportunity to enlist
in the navy.
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No more bills can be introduced at the present session of
the legislature. If this rule had gone into effect earlier in the
session there would have been less danger of the enactment of
any fool laws.
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Arrangements are already in the making for a big celebra
tion on July 4. The probabilities are that the ball teams from
Valdez and Seward will be invited to come here to participate
in a series of games.
MRS. V. P. ABBOTT
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER
Windsor Hotel • • Cordova.
E F. MEDLEY.
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
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Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
WM. A. HESSE
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Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA. ALASKA!
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug 8tore.
Calls 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.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova.,
P. O. Box 186. Alaska, j
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.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
PATENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and C Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
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Fastest and Cheapest Service to Fairbanks and
Interior Points.
Try our new service this spring and be convinced.
Fare $100.00 ; 40 pounds baggage free. After June 1st,
Fare $75.00.
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Stoves
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Boat Supplies
Agents for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
LADIES OF CORDOVA
Just Received, a Full Line of
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Drop in and see Them While the Selection Is Good.
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Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
M. C. Thompson H. C. Morphy
The MECCA
Thompson A Murphy, Props X
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phons 107.
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POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
Where We Can Always Find Our
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'Inest Billiard and Pool Tables In
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3EST GRADES OF STANDARD
BRANDS OF CIGARS.
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j Concerns In the States. But Give
The People Who Are Paying
Wages and Spending Their Money
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP (a J
ADMIRAL LINE H
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From Cordova
Westbound Southbound *
APRIL 24 APRIL 21st J
Admiral Evans. ADMIRAL WATSON, l;
Sailings From Seattle—April 9th, 17th and 25th
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Sailings From Seattle—Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays.
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey. Queen
Through Tickets to All Part* of the United States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
* FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious ateamera sailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward
April 9.NORTHWESTERN.April lb
April 17. ALAMEDA . April 25
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tlcketa 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, S R HEDGES, ,
General Agent Agent |
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FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 85
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GOOD ROADHOUSE
FOR SALE CHEAP
Two storeys, 22x56 feet; stable for twenty horses,
and two log caches and one cabin.
Also a full line of groceries, hay, oats, &c.
Business on good paying basis.
For particulars apply at the
DAILY TIMES OFFICE
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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;j Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in
ij rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your |
; own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and
*ee if it can’t be arranged.
NORTHERN MEAT MARKETJ
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Fresh Beef, Pork, Yeah Mutton |
and Provisions I
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Particular Attention and Prompt 8ervlce Given to order* from -X
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBRENNKIt Props. 1
Manhattan Hotel
R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
Electric Lighted. Hot Water. Turkish and Tub
Baths.
OPPOSITE CORDOVA GRILL, CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 99