The Cordova Daily Timesj
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRES8.
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the ubc for republlcatlon
of all news credited to it. or not otherwise credited In this paper and also
the local news published herein.
All rights of republication of special despatches herein are also re
served.
Com>()\ A, ALASKA, sA I I KI >.\ V. SKI *TKM HKK Id, 1**17.
ALASKANS APPRECIATE GOOD SERVICE
The dispatch received yesterday regarding the action of
the Everett Chamber of Commerce attempting to annul the
tariff rates of the Eaeific Steamship Company, otherwise
known ns the Admiral Line, came as a surprise to Alaskans,
who could set1 no necessity of the Everett Chamber of Com
merce, which does no business with the territory, assuming the
t it It- of protector and confidential adviser of our citizens. While
Alaskans have known of the consolidation and advance in the
tariff for many months no complaint has been made from this
end for the reason that Alaskans realize that it is impossible to
get something for nothing, and that to secure good steamships
on this run they must be well paid. Food prices have advanced
tremendously, fuel oil lias doubled, the cost of service has in
creased. To overcome these liabilities the companies were
forced to raise both freight and passenger rates. At the present
t>me any kind of a bottom can realize enormous profits '. y en
gaging in the Atlantic coast trade. But to compel these com
panics to reduce their tariffs to a point where they would be
acceptable to many people would mean to run at a direct loss,
and in ease of loss Alaska could depend upon losing its splendid
service. Freight and passenger rates are not the only thing ex
orbitant in Alaskii. Everything else is high. Food, clothing,
fuel, house rent, and .ill the concomitants which make up this
fleeting span called life. Alaskans are used to paying the
price, without kicking, so long as they get the service; and the
steamship service to northern waters has been exceptionally
good for the past few years. While many parties undoubtedly
are of the opinion that the steamships are getting more than a
fair share of the profits accruing from a business in the north
land, these same people would undoubtedly have the same opin
ion if the fare and freight were cut in twain. Most people have
it in for a corporation, and in their prejudice are prone to
overlook the fact that corporations must make a profit the same
as individuals, and that large holdings enable cheaper service
than individuals can give. But, at any rate, we believe that agi
tation at this time, when large, fat, juicy charters are awaiting
every bottom that can bo kept afloat, will be damaging to the
territory. In that if compelled to run at a loss or at a small mar
gin of profit the steamers will be thrown onto other runs to the
detriment of Alaska. And it makes very little difference to we
of the north whether prices are high or prices are low, provid
ing the present excellent service is maintained, as the butcher,
the baker and the consumer all charge accordingly for their
__ i services, maintaining the equilibrium of prices, and thus strik
ing a balance. -Valdez Prospector.
DEVELOPING A NEW DEMOCRACY
Pliis democracy for which we are fighting to make the
world a safe place promises to have grown considerably and to
be quite a different looking child before the war is ended. With
co-operation between government and railroads- where before
there seemed ever to be a constant clash of interest; with the
appropriation of millions and billions for the establishment of
a merchant marine, for which before we begrudged thousands
ni subsidies; with capital more and more recognizing as a war
measure that co operation with organized labor pays, where
before there was only the bitterest enmity; with price fixing
that assures the consumer some degree of protection from the
food speculator, who before gouged us at will; with all the
other measures of war co-operation developed under the gov
ernment direction; with a new patriotism born of sendee, it will
be indeed a very different government of the people, for the
people and by the people that we will present to the world by
the time we have the kaiser hollering “enough!”
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An ( hnaliu police court magistrate says that women lie bet
ter than men. Well, why not? They are in better practice, are
they not?—hateful.
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PAINTERS AND PAPERHANGERS
Estimates Furnished. Phone 75
An I'p-to-date Line of Wallpaper and Glass.
SIGN WRITING
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InoHnds Meet? |
The Extreme cost of living makes it necessary tor 8
you to have your expenses carefully checked. 8
I his is done in an absolutely correct and strictly B
private way and without cost to you by the 8
Bank of Alaska I
‘Ail Institution of Strength and Character” 8
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You ask why this woman is -
pleased.
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She has just opened a pack*
" 1 1 age of spotless linen. - p
She is one of our many p
pleased customers in town.
Modern Laundry 1
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
FIRST AVENUE Below Alaskan Hotel jj
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A THROUGH
TICKET
Via
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway
SAVES MONEY
Insures Comfort
By buying a through ticket you
save from $10.00 to $15.00 as
against buying to Seatle and re
buying there.
By buying over the C. M. & St
P. Ity. you are asured the com
fort that comes from riding be
hind an electric locomotive—the
most powerful in all the world—
and that personal attention
which Is a feature of "Milwau
kee" service.
For tickets, berth reservations
and other particulars consult
your nearest Steamship Agent.
A. P. Chapman, JR.,
Aast. Gen'l Passenger Agtent
J. F. BAHL, City Ticket Agent,
Second and Cherry, Seattle,
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MEALS
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Served at all hours at Club House
of Copper River Gun Club. No
necessity to take grub along when
going duck hunting on flats.
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For light taxi work telephone the
laskan Hotel.
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Osborne, watchmaker, Jeweler and
i>tician.
I Bargains in Real Estate
Six room house, modern im
provements; to rent or for sale.
Fine residential lots in any
hoctIon of Cordova for sale to
home builders on easy terms.
Business Lots.—A bargain on
Second street near the postof
fice. Two lots together, on First
street: owner desires to sell be
cause he Is 111. will be sold at
a sacrifice.
Small cabin to rent.
INSURANCE
We sell fire, marine, casualty,
burglary and liability insurance.
Also surety bonds. Only the
j highest grade insurance compan
ies represented.
ABSTRACTS
Reliable abstracts of title can
be furnished on any lot in Cor
dova.
CORDOVA ABSTRACT and
REALTY COMPANY
Room 1, Adams Building, First
| and C Streets. j
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DRS. DAGGETT & BLYTH
Northern Hotel Building,
Cordova.
Dentistry
Hours 9 a. m.-9 p. m.
Special Attention to
Prophylaxis and Pyorrhea.
PHONE 200
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.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones -Residence 116; office 132.
DR 0. L. HALE
» E N T I • T
Specialty of
Porcelain, inlay, Bridge Work
Office; Over Blum, O’Neill's Store.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glaaaea Fitted. Lenaaa Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., 8EATTLE.
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D. |
Specialist in the treatment of
diseases and deformities of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses ;
fitted. :
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
i.."~r~»-^na . i
PATENT SURVEYS l
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A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
YALDEZ . ALASKA <
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E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
loom 1
idama Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTER8.
Cor. Front and B Streeto.
ifflce Open Evenlnga.
A LASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Beattie, Ketch
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Skagway, Cordova, Vaduz t-.f-.rd
Leaves Leaves Cordova
8eatt,a- for Seattle.
Sept, 9.ALARKA. Sept 21
Sept. 13.. MARIPOSA . Sept. 23
The freighters Cordova, Latouclvo, Juneau, Valdez
and Ketchikan also make regular (rijis.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of* steamers
without notlcs.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggags
or frslght will not be received at the dock Ister than one hour before
sailing tlma.
• F. B. TRACY, S. R HEDGES,
Qeneral A' _ Agent
pacific steamship'©
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE SEPT. 8 , 16, 24, OCT. 2.
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound
^ Westbound
September 5 \ September 14
September 21 | September
September 29 j/ September
October 7 October 8
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Steamers President, Covernor, Admirals Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Parts 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.
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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.
Olfice—Northern Hotel Building. Phone 85.
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I NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
| Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton j
| and Provisions
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Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order* from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
| INTERIOR POINTS §
I SMITH & G LA SB R10 N N HR, Props. 1
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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| Foos Gas Engines 1
| 4 to SCO Horse Power
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General Electric Motors |
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors 1
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I Harmon Machinery Co. Inc |
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
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CORDOVA, ALASKA
Cordova Mill & Lumber Co.
LONG AND SHORT MILL WOOD FOR SALE
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Also Outside Lumber
We Have Succeeded the Arctic Lumber Company and
All Mail Orders Should be Addressed to Us!
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5