THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1919
AIRCRAFT IN THE CUSTOMS
SERVICE
The general use of airplanes has
given rise to much speculation con
cerning their possible use in the
matter of smuggling goods across the
borders. Ships land at only a limited
number of ports, so that the smug
gling of goods from across the seas
is confined to a few places, and hence
is more easy of prevention. To a
great extent this has been true of
smuggling across our territorial bor
ders, both from Canada and Mexico,
for there are comparatively few places
at which it is feasible to bring across
large quantities of merchandise un
detected. Customs officers are sta
tioned at all international bridges and
ai stations where railroads enter the
United fitatei from across the border.
At places distant from important cen
ters of population, and where there
are no bridges or railroads, there is
not so great danger of extensive smug- J
gling operations, although there is
more or less of a patrol kept up along
the border.
But the coming of the airplane has
changed all this. It will be quite feas
ible to transport goods from places
distant from the border to places in
this country well within our terri
tory. Border patrols and border cus
toms houses will cut but little figure
in preventing such smuggling.
In England the prevention of smug
gling is in the hands of what is
known as the “preventive service.” In
this country it is the duty of all cus
toms officers to frustrate any attempt
at smuggling, but it is especially the
duty of special agents, customs agents
and customs inspectors to do so. There
are also treasury attaches stationed j
abroad, whose duty it is to report any j
probable attempt at. smuggling. For
eign consular officers are also charged
with this duty. There are two classes
of smugglers—the incidental or occa
sional ones, and those who make more
or less of a business of it. The latter
are well known in the customs and
consular service, and hence when pur
chases of precious stones or other mer
chandise usually smuggled are made
abroad, it comes quickly to the atten
tion of our officers in the country of
purchase and is promptly reported by
them to the secretary of the treasury,
who takes precautions accordingly. In
fact, all considerable purchases of pre
cious stones and certain other goods
are so reported, no matter who the
purchaser may be. A large part of
the attempts at smuggling are detect
ed in this way. It is also in this way
that attempts at. smuggling by air
plane must be prevented or detected.
Information must come through cus
toms or consular agents stationed
abroad.
The problem will then be to appre
hend the smugglers and seize the con
traband goods. It has been said that
we must “fight the devil with fire,”
and so we must prevent the smuggling
by airplanes by making use of air
planes. The smuggling of gold out of
Germany has recently been prevented
by the use of airplanes. News of an
attempt to smuggle gold out of Ger
many into Switzerland (an offense
against the German laws) came to the
attention of the authorities, who sent
airplanes which overtook the train
bearing the gold, which was seized
and returned to Berlin. It is evident
that it will in time become necessary
for this government to maintain a
border patrol of airplanes in the “pre
ventive service.” With the aid of
wireless telegraphy it is likely that
the aerial customs service will be
quite as effective as the Rervice at
ready in opefation.
FREIGHTER GOES
ASHORE IN 90
MILE GALE
The freighter Ketchikan, with a
cargo of copper ore loaded at Da
touche, Ellamar and Cordova, went
ashore this morning inside of the bell
buoy at Middleground, off Point John
son, in a ninety-mile gale.
The vessel is at present in no danger
and the captain hopes to float her at
high tide if the weather moderates.
chargesTenkins was
VERY FRIENDLY WITH
MEXICAN ABDUCTOR
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 31 (by Associ
ated Press).—The governor of Puebla
declares that Jenkins, the American
consular agent, was seen in company
with Frederico Cordova, the bandit
who later abducted Jenkins, and that
there were friendly relations between
Jenkins and Cordova.
NEW JAPANESE TROOPS
BEING SENT TO SIBERIA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (by Asso
ciated Press).—It is believed at the
state department that new Japanese
troops are being sent to Siberia as
replacement units. Negotiations are
still in progress relative to increasing
the size of the .Japanese army in Si
beria.
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH
Tomorrow, Feast of the Circum
cision, and a holy day of obligation,
the masses will be as on Sunday, at
5:30 a. m. and 10:30 a. m.
The Catholic men of the parish are
requested to meet at the law offices
)f T. J. Donohoe this evening at 7:30
D’clock.
WM. M’MILLAN, S. J.. Pastor.
The dance committee for the fire
men's masquerade tonight requests
merchants not to give the prizes do
nated by them unless the person call
ing for the article presents an order
signed by the committee.
Scarborough Pictures that please at
prices that are right Over Cordova
drug store. I’hone 140—3 rings.
AFTER THE DANCE VISIT ALAS
KAN GRILL
The Popular Place
After-the-Dance Menu
Cove Oyster Stew. 05c,
[Ham Stew . 05c
Salads—Lobster, Grab, Shrimp ... 75c
Mexican Chilli Con Carne. 50c
Ham and Eggs, Southern Style . . 65c
Assorted Cold Meats and Potato
Salad
Sandwiches—
Cold Beef . 30c
Veal . 30c
Ham . 30c
Sardine .. 35c
Ham and Egg 40c
Fried Egg . 25c
Denver . 50c
American Cheese . 30c
Camembert .-. 50c
Coffee 5c Tea 5c Chocolate 10c
Congoleum Rugs, suitable for every
room in your house, can be found at
[he Northwestern Hardware Co.
Scarborough Pictures that please at
prices that are right. Over Cordova
drug store. Phone 140—3 rings.
Your eyes fitted. Compound and
stigmatic lenses replaced. See Os
borne.
Mrs. Dunham’s nome-inade mince
meat at Finkelstein & Sapiro’s. 10-tf
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
WANTED—Cannery on Prince Wil
liam Sound. \Desire a good outside
man fully understanding the fish
ing game, handling of traps, and
placing of men to get results. Ad
dress Dept. 4, 127 Harvard North,
Seattle, Wash. 29-5t
FOR SALE—L. C. Smith typewriter;
first-class condition, $40. See Cor
dova Adjustment Co. 27tf
THREE-ROOM furnished house to let.
Apply The Blum-O’Neill Co.
GOOD board and room at Lakeview.
FOR RENT—Furnished cabins. See
Dooley.
I. Hail and Farewell |
FAREWELL TO THE OLD Kg
Old Year, thy life is well-nigh spent, ^3
Thy feet are tottering and slow, £3
Thy hoary head with age is bent, 43 i
The time is here for thee to go; M I
Already in the frozen snow Mg J
A lonely grave is made for thee; Mg j
The winds are chanting dirges low. M3
Upon the land and on the sea. kx
Old Year, thou wert a friend to some—
To some thou wert of worth untold, Mg
Thy days were blessings, every one, Mg
More precious far than shining gold; »- Mg
But unto others, thou a foe K3
Did prove thyself—an enemy, £3
Relentless as the chains of woe— c3
As ruthless as the maddened sea. Sg
Some will rejoice to know thee dead, Mg
Others will mourn thee as a friend; Mg
Some will look back on thee with dread, O
Others their praises to thee lend:
I neither offer praise nor blame, £3
Old Year, for what you brought to me, <3
For unto me both joy and pain Mg
Your active hands gave lavishly. Mg
Thy solemn death-hour draws a-nigh— kM
And hark! I hear thy funeral knell gM
Slow pealing through the darkened sky— £3
Farewell, Old Year—farewell, farewell! gg
HAIL TO THE NEW *§§
Hail! hail! to thee, O virgin year! Mg
Not yet a day’s length on thy throne,— Mg
I t Thou v;ith the merry eyes and clear £3
| | And joyous voice of dulcet tone: £3
j | Hail! hail! to thee, thou strong of limb;
iOur praise is thine, O youthful king j^g
For thou art pure of woe and sin. Mg
Thy young hands yet but blessings bring. Mg
The monarch who is laid away gM
Within the catacomb of years £3
Was harsh and ruthless in his day— c3
Seemed less to love our joys than tears; Mw
We look for blessings manifold. Mg
New Year, from thy pure sinless hand, M3
We trust thy heart will ne’er grow cold ^3
$3 *^owa^ us—anc^ our Native Land, p\j
<3 Bring healing to the hearts now sore ^g
jk From wounds the cruel Old Year made; Mg ,
Mg The veil of peacefulness draw o’er 1
Mg The woes at each heart-threshold laid: |
M3 We cannot love a tyrant king | <3 I
gM Our hearts refuse to loyal be
To one who takes delight to fling Mg
Upon our hearts keen misery!
Be kind to us—that we may say, ' M3
When comes the time for thee to go; £3 ;
“O darling year, we grieve to-day, ^3
Because we all have loved thee so!” £3
—Good Housekeeping.
M|
CORDOVA
SHEET METAL WORKS
SKATE
SHARPENERS
SECOND STREET, ACROSS
FROM JAIL
PHONE 143
■ ML, ■ ■ ..... I
I ___
NORTHWESTERN CLEAN
ING AND DYEING HOUSE
TAILORING
All kinds of Repair Work. Fancy
Garments a Specialty. All Work ;
Guaranteed. Goods called for and
delivered
J. LEEN
Next to Hegg’s, on C Street
Telephone 190
Why have the dirt rubbed and
pressed in when we have the ma
chine for renovating your clothes?
It costs no more and the satisfac
tion is great. Suits Made to Order.
T. N. HUBBERT New Woolens Just Arrived
Tailor Across from Blum-O'Neill Store j
TRAPPERS TRADERS
SHIP TO
GEORGE R. GOSHAW Inc.
DEALER IN
RAW FURS
SEATTLE NEW YORK
Alaska Building 127 W. 27th 8t.
Ship direct to New York for highest prices paid for Raw
Furs. Your shipments are handled by expert graders and New York
market prices are paid on correct grading the day received. If de
sired, your shipments will be kept separate, in order that our prices
may be approved by you. Providing that our valuation does not prove
satisfactory, the Furs will be returned to you, transportation charges
prepaid. Ship by Insured Parcel Post or Express. Ship in a dry
condition. Always Inclose an itemized list of contents with name and
address. All payments are made by check on the Seattle National
Bank, or in any other manner desired. Special instructions, if any, to
accompany shipment.
SHIP NOW
TAX NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that th<
town taxes for the town of Cordovt
for the year 1919 are now due anc
payable to the undersigned at his of
flee. Taxes will be delinquent or
Monday, February 9, 1920, at 6 p. m.
and thereafter a penalty of 5 per cenl
will be add A. THOS. S. SCOTT,
Town Treasurer.
Dec. 24, 1919—Jan. 7’ '1920.
POOL
TOURNAMENT
IS NOW ON
TONIGHT
AT 7:30
Charles A. Ristine
vs.
Slim Taylor
THREE PRIZES
FIRST—SUIT OF CLOTHES
SECOND—PAIR OF SHOES
THIRD—STETSON HAT
ROSSWOG
CAN IY
THE FINEST AS
SORTMENT
OF
CHRISTMAS
CANDY
ON
SALE
0
AT
C. M. ROSSWOG
STATIONER, NEWSDEALER,
NOTIONS,
TOBACCOS, CONFECTIONERY.
/ SHAMPOOING
FACIAL AND
For MANICURING
CALL
\ 101-3 RINGS
MRS. SWANBERG
Keist Furniture %
Company
Is the Place to Buy
New and Second-Hand
Household Goods
OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT
We Sell Goods on Commission
Next door to Alaska S. 8. Office
fPEYSER
THE TAILOR
Opposite Kenny ,
Holden’s **
Phone 188
j —-— ■
SHOE REPAIRING
DIMON NICKALOFF
Currier Building,
! C Street. P. O. Box 988.
LAUNCHES
PIONEER AND SWAN
Wm. J. Crooker, Owner and Master
REGULAR TRIPS TO KATALLA
FREIGHTING AND TOWING
To All Parts of the Sound N
Phone 57—2 Rings
Large Assortment of
m
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( Cambric, Tarlatan and Cf^epe
Paper in all shades. A few
Clown Suits for rent.
Aunty Keating’s
Wee Shop
CORDOVA MACHINE
WORKS
E. R. GARNES, Prop.
Residence Phone 101-3
| Shop Phone 182
Machine Work of all Kinds,
Blacksmithiug, General Repair
: ing, Horse Shoeing, Oxy-Acety
lene Welding and Cutting.
AUTOMOBILES
REPAIRED
Office and Shop: City Dock
CORDOVA, Alaska.
Out of Town Jobs Given Strict
j Attention.
j :-1
TRY THE
WINDSOR
For Rooms that are
Comfortable
JUST RECEIVED
A LARGE 8HIPMENT OF
LIVE CHICKENS
Good Roasters
JOE FREY
Phone 22