Maurice R Leehey, Ihc well knowi
attorney of Seattle, who recently visi
ted Cordova, on his return from thi
westward, where he went in the in
terest of clients w ho desired to secun
coal claim, under the governmen
leasing plan, says that he was unabli
to do anything in the matter, as thi
Alaska engineering commission wa
not in a position to quote him tonnag'
rates lor the transportation of the fue
to tidewater.
Mr. Leehey said that his coal client
were prepared to spend $100,000 ii
development, work, but they find tha
the present members of the engineer
ing commission cannot establish rail
road rates. The members of the com
mission have taken the matter U]
with-Secretary Lane, and upon ad via
of the commission, Mr. Leehey ha
consulted other Washington bureaus
but it seems that there is no way ti
get around this point without specia
legislation at the hands of congress
Meantime the coal claimants hardl
care to risk their money until givei
assurance of stable rates. Profit fo
mining coal, of course, depends upoi
the price which it can be laid dowi
in the markets outside in competitio:
to other coal and to California oi
and the cost of transportation and dis
tribution of the coal naturally ar
very important factors and must 1)
known in advance.
Mr. Leehey believes that the Matt
miska coal will command a bette
price outside for blacksmith coal an
naval purposes and where, high grad
steaming coal is needed, because c
its quality, but even then it mus
compete with high grade eastern eoa
which is shipped via water mostl
through the Panama canal.
The cost of mining hard coal in an
part of the east its much cheaper an
the rail transportation to any coas
poln 1b much lower than is true of
the Alaska coal. Owing to the wages
which must be paid in Alaska and the i
cost of getting supplies at the present
time Mr. Leehey stated that coal could
not be mined alone for much less than
$3 per ton. He says that fhe esti
mate made by Pinchott and Hamp
ton's magazine of $1 and $1.50 per
ton is a pipe dream, and was estimated
on eastern labor conditions and east
ern transportation and not upon con
ditions as they exist in Alaska.
Mr. Leehey stated that Alaska coal
would have to be laid down in Oali
. fornia at $5 per ton to have a selling
market demand. After mining the
. coal, say for $3 per ton, it must be
, j hauled to tidewater and at a rail cost
, j it then must be loaded upon steamers
,1 and hauled to San Francisco at a wat
I er cost; it must then be distributed,
and these facilities provided at an ad
, ditional cost, and one can easily fig
, ure where the profits would not come
l in at.
Mr. Leehey also stated that the plan
. advanced for having regular coal!
. barges or coal steamers built for ear
, rying coal alone, the same as in the
, east, will not prove practical for the
Alaska business. The haul is too long
with a limited market to be supplied,
tom pared with eastern conditions, and
without any return cargo for the coal
>arges or ships.
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MINING WOMAN WHO IS
WELL KNOWN IN NORTH.
SKAGWAY, Oct. 14. — Miss Nellie
"'ashman, who has been visiting here,
is the most noted sourdough musher
ind mining woman in the northland.
She arrived here from the Koyukuk,
where she has valuable placer claims.
Miss (’ashman stampeded to Alaska
n the early days and has been in
svery important camp in the Canadian
V"ukon and Alaska. She has mushed
tver the trackless wilderness without
* companion save her dogs. She in
tends to return to the Koyukuk over
the winter trails with a dog team.
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Mrs. Kate Sadler, a well knowm So
cialist, will address the people of Cor
dova at Eagle hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
Subject, "Reform or Revolution."
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Lost—A bunch of keys. Finder will
please return same to The Mint.
FILIPINOS NOW
ENJOY THEIR
GOLF
MANILA, P. I„ Oct. 14. — The mu
nieipal board, consisting of one Am
orican and four Filipinos, has voter
to establish a municipal golf coursf
in Manila. The links are to be situ
ated on the bay front on fflled ln land
admirably suited to the purpose, ant
will be thrown open to the public.
The Filipino, since American occu
patlon, has taken whole heartedly t<
outdoor exercise, and among th<
younger set some excellent tennis
basketball and baseball players hav<
been developed. These three sports
notably, baseball, are played in everj
nook and corner of the Islands, Gol
is a new game for the Filipino.
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Job Printing at the Times.
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Republican
Ticket
For Delegate to Congrese
James Wickersham
of Fairbanks
For Attorney-General
Geo. D. Schofield
of Nome
For Territorial Senator
Geo. Dooley
of Cordova
For the Legislature
Jos. H. Murray
of McCarthy
W. P. Henry
of Seward
For Road Overseer
Ed. Wood
of Valdez
CAUTION — The Republican
voters are advised that while
four members of the Legislature
are to be elected from this divi
sion, there are but two candi
dates on the Republicaa ticket,
therefore vote for but two. A
complimentary vote for any
other party candidate may re
sult In defeating the regular
Republican nominees.
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Cordova Cafe
IN THE OYSTER BUSINESS
Phone 184.
Don't forget when you come
to Cordova to have a refreshing
eat of fresh Olympia and K&at
ern Oysters and Fresh Craba.
CHARLEY MORE, Prop.
P. O. BOX 101.
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
' SUNDRY SERVICES
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching service 11 a. m., "Cancel
ing our Debts;” Sabbath school 12:15
p. m.; preaching servclce 8 p. m., "Au
tumn.”
On account of the severe storm no
services were held laBt Sunday even
ing. The muBic for the evening Is as
follows:
Solo—“Face to Face”....H. Johnston
H. H. Chittenden.
Duet—"It Must Be Told" .... Marquis
Mrs. L. R. Baird, Mrs. A. Courtright.
Quartet—“Thy Home Is With the
Humble".Thomas
We cordially Invite you to enjoy our
autumn service Sunday evening. Come
and bring your friends.
A. G. SHRIVER, Pastor.
EPI8COPAL CHURCH.
St. George's Episcopal Mission, Red
Dragon Club House. — Seventeenth
Sunday after Trinity. Holy Commun
ion, 8 a. m.; morning prayer, 11 a. m.;
Sunday school, 12 m.
( REV. E. P. ZIEGLER.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Mass at 8:30 and 10:30 a. m.. Bene
diction after last mass.
REV. A. FLETCHER, S. J.
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Whatever you do don't fail to hear
Kate Sadler tonight at Eagle hall at
8 o’clock.
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EXTRA MAIL SHIPMENTS
FOR FAIRBANKS THIS WINTER.
Second AsBostant Postmaster Gen
eral Praegare has asked for proposals
for the transportation of 1,000 pounds
twice a month of the accumulated win
ter mail at Cordova during the com
ing winter from Valdez to Fairbanks.
This action was taken upon the recom
mendation of the postmaster at the
latter place, who believed this surplus
mall could be shipped to the interior
by freight teams, direct from Valdez
| cheaper than it could be landed any
other way.
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Kate Sadler, Socialist orator, of n»
tlonal reputation: "Reform or Revolu
tion;" Eagle hall tonight at 8 o’clock.
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Denny Coyle, operating on lower
Spruce creek, in the Poornian district,
is reported to be running into good
pay. One pan taken out recently
yielded $42.50.
1 One Visit
Will
Make You
A
Regular Patron
At
Slater’s
m
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Ri^ht.
Cordova Alaska
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New Samples
JUST ARRIVED.
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Ladles’ Tailored Suits and
Presses Made to Order nt Seat
tle l’rires.
CLEANING AND PRESSING
Dry Cleaning Our Specialty.
Van, Tailor
PHONE 130.
LADIES’ FALL
Suits—Skirts
rl li(‘S(“ Suits Show nil the new lines that are promi
neiit in the new fall Suits; the coats are cut on long lines.
NEW SILK SHIRT
PETTICOATS WAISTS
New Arrivals in pretty, New Shirtwaists, fall
soft taffeta silk in all the styles. jn .,nd silk
newest shades, solid and combination; also in pure
changeable colors. silk.
CLAYSON’S
FIRST AVENUE
ALASKAN GRILL
M. E. Holben, Prop.
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
THE PLACE TO GET
What You Want, When You Want, the Way You Want
Quality. „
‘ J Service.
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j NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
| Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton
I and Provisions
I
jij: Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order* from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & OLASBRRNNTvR. Props.
iAA.«A»Jl1.« t • ..
;[ YOU CAN BE
| CERTAIN... !
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Of finding here the kind of clothes you
| will be proud to possess, at prices that
I you’ll be glad to pay. Announcement P
Ip of goods just received:
Men’s Hunting Clothes, Sporting Boots,
p Slickers and Rubber Coats.
Ladies’ Boots, Khaki Skirts, High Top
p Leather Shoes.
Also Rubber Coats with Hats to Match,
S for children.
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MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. I
| FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES
WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
;g |
Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in I
:§ i;i
| rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your jf
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I own? |
Call on Geo. C. Haxelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and j|
eee if it can’t be arranged. $
•v.
When Ordering Beer
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Rainier Pale
Empress Theater
OPEN EVERY NIGHT
r
. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14.
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Kliortv Hamilton in tin* Two Act Western Coniedv,
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“Shorty’s Trouble Sleep”
Put O'Malley and (lladys Hu I lot to in the Sensational Three Act
Feature,
i "The Kinj< Of The Wire"
a
f
t SUNDAY AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 15-16.
i
f William S. Hart in
“The Bargain
A Thrilling Story of Romance and Daring Chance.
|_ FIVE ACTS. _
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The Range With a Reputation
Great Majestic
There is as much difference In Ranges as there Is in horses. All
Ranges have flues, ovens, ash pan s, etc. You can’t judge a Range
from a printed description any more than you can judge a horse that
way. You have to see them to understand why one is cheap at the
price, and another is dear at any p rice. See the MAJESTIC display
at our store.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
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Cole’s Hot Blast
HEATERS
The Stove
Of Economy The
Last
Costs A Word
Lillie More jn
Heating
Burns A 8TnVBC
r _ 31 (J V l>S
Lot Less
We Carry A Complete Line
The Blum, O’Neill Co.
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