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The Cordova Daily Times
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H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
~Cnm>OVA. ALASKA, SUNDAY. KKBKrAKV 27, 1916.
k ALASKA COPPER.
The fact that Alaska produced nearly fifteen million dol
lars’ worth of copper ore last year has occasioned little com
ment. Tn fact, so much is expected of Alaska that an ingrease
in metal production is taken as a matter of course. Tin* same
is true of Alaska’s fisheries; they are so prolific and extensive
that an increase in the output of a few million dollars receives
only passing attention. However, this goes to show the definite
belief that is entertained by the public that Alaska’s resources
are merely in the beginning of their development. In tin* mat
ter of copper production, Alaska first came into notice a very
few years ago. Steady progress, however, has boon made in
the mining of this metal. The great Bonanza mine of the Ken—
neeott Mines Corporation, in the Copper river valley, is more
than fulfilling all the predictions that ever were made concern
ing the marvellous richness of its ores. It bids fair to become
one of the greatest copper mines of the world, if it has not
already attained' that eminence. And enough is known about
other mines of the territory to warrant tin* statement that
Alaska, in copper production, as well as in gold and other
metals, will ultimately lead the world. Juneau Empire.
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A PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW.
Ts anyone noting w lmt Congress is doing these days? Ts
all important legislation to he postponed until the special ses
sion after the fourth of next month?
Ts the purpose of both parties to make the special tin1 key
for every-day campaign capital? It surely looks that way. A
double-cross on the tariff and tariff commission; no light on
the country’s merchant ships. Is the program to he confined to
advertising how utterly defenceless we are in order to wring
a mighty approbation for war material and keep some thou
sands of artisans forging guns, making shells, and building
forts?
When Cervera sailed from Spain for this country the peo
ple of the Atlantic coast become so hysterical, lest they be de
stroyed, that a special squadron had to be rushed to sea under
Admiral Schley, to patrol that coast lest the coming terror lay
it waste. Ts the purpose now to get them in the same state
of mind, so that they will become a power behind' Congress to
force through a mighty appropriation for preparedness, that
the campaign expenses may be met, and the praise for such
Torethoughtedness may never grow still until after the first
Tuesday after the first Monday of November?
Have the one hundred millions of Americans sunk into
men* units in a Punch and Judy show, to dance as tin* strings
are pulled
The war beyond the sea has been raging since August 21,
11)14. How many American ships are bearing away our surplus
products and' bringing us what is needed from abroad? Why
not encourage the Punch and Judy show?
(JUJTrtilt AX XlXUflliOX 1X1 lUAX I IXiAIbO.
^-■"lluring t lie past week the price of copper rose to a higher
■^figure than anything on record in recent history, and by recent
history we mean to go back to the time of our Civil war and
tlx* years immediately following. Tn July, 1864, the average
price for Lake copper at New York was 50 5—4 cents per pound,
and the average for the year 1864 was 46 1-4 cents. By May,
1870, the price had fallen to 10 cents, but in April, 1872, it was
up again to 41 1-4 cents. These prices were made, however, in
a period of depreciated currency and are not properly compar
able with prices quoted subsequent to the resumption of specie
payments in 1870. Tn 1875 the average price of copper was 20
cents per pound. After that it was never higher than 25 cents,
until March, 1007.
Tn March, 1007, Lake copper touched 26 cents, and electro
lytic 25 1-2 cents. Higher figures are talked about, and pro
bably were realized, but they were premium prices for relative
ly small lots for special delivery, and were not representative
of the broad market. However, at 25 1-2 to 26 cents some large '
sales wen* made. Yet those were but large sales, relatively
speaking. On the upward* movement of 1006-07. the great i
turnover occurred at lower levels. As the price for copper rose
above 20 cents, the ability of producers to make sales rapidly
diminished. After the climax price had been attained, the
market fell away rapidly.
The situation in February, 1016, .just nine years after the
previous great boqm in copper, is totally different. The price
for copper is not only strong and rising, but also producers are
still able to sell all they can deliver. Whatever trouble there is
at present is not inability of the producers to sell copper free
ly, but rather is it their inability to supply it; at all.
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The Cordova Chamber of Commerce has addressed a
lengthy and very respectful communication to Postmaster
General Burleson, in which is pointed the great need of addi
tional and better paid clerk hire at the local office, if the effi
ciency of the sendee is to bemaintained, and his answer will be
awaited with considerable interest by our residents. ,
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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I Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
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Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
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Attention
x CHARLES GAME
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PHOTOGRAPHER
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Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
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M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
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Dealers in
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CIGARS
Phone 107.
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Will
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Private Boxes
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RECORDS.
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COMPLETE LINE OF STATIONERY.
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait and commodious steamers sailing between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau. Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Hails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
ALAMEDA.February 23
February 20 .... NORTHWESTERN .... February 29
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juntau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; S. S. Latouche, 15th; 8. S.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets 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, T. J. TALLENT, |
_ General Agent_ Tlcket ’Agent J
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Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND--ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.February 9
ADMIRAL WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
3chedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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| Copper River &
|j Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
g Two trains every six days between Cordova and |
g Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making g
connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving i$
. g from Seattle. g
g Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, £•
Mondays and Thursdays. g
g Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays. g
Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays, g
g Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
g The above schedule subject to change without notice. |
:•*; Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessenger Trains Be- g
tween Cordova and Chitina. -iji
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Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
g Tickets on sale it Depot or up town office, Alaska g
& Steamship Companv building ji>
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| Caleb Cerser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova Agent j§
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