THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
GREATER CORDOVA'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
H. Q. STEEL, C. H. WILCOX, C. H. SCHEFFLER, Publi»her«
H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1915
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A MATTER OF PROTECTION
THAT CALLS FOR ACTION
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Dl RING the past week or two Cordova has been over run
with a class of undesirables that are a menace to any
community, and as a consequence it is no longer safe
to leave your rooms or home unlocked. Several minor rob
beries have already been committed and unless some drastic
measures are adopted to rid the town of these vicious charac
ters greater depredations will result. They live at tin* serious
expense of the public of which, if they are a part, it is an un
necessary and dangerous part, and meriting removal.
A number of these individuals are known to many of our
people, and as mojt of them have unsavory records, isn’t it
about time there was a round-up of these men. Kvery once in
a while some Alaskan town is practically forced to deport some
of this class. Conditions here have been getting worse and in
the name of law and order and common decency it’s our turn
to act.
This is a serious matter and one that should lx* immediate
ly investigated and the proper action promptly taken. Tin*
town cannot afford to temporize with any undesrables and
unless the city authorities are willing to act the matter should
be brought to the attention of the federal officials. The latter
have been loth to interfere in municipal affairs, but where con
ditions warrant it have ever been ready to do their full duty.
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CONDITIONS ON COPPER RIVER ROAD
MISSTATED BY A MAGAZINE
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UNDER the caption of “Operating an Alaskan railway in
winter,” that most excellent and usually reliable maga
zine, Popular Mechanics, publishing an article in refer
ence to the Copper River & Northwestern railroad which is
misleading, on account of the many inaccurate statements con
tained threein, chief among which is the following: “It is not
an uncommon thing for this railway to become blocked with
snow so that trains are stalled for week.” As a matter of fact
there has not been a tie-up ot any kind on the road this winter,
and the trains have made schedule time on practically every
trip. When a mixed passenger and freight covers the distance
of 1.11 miles between Cordova and Chitina, with from nine to
eleven stops, in five or six hours it is certainly making good
time. And this time has boon made on nearly every trip.
There has been no delay of any kind during the winter, and we
doubt very much if the mountain-operated roads in the states
can make the same boast.
Popular Mechanics is also in error when it states that “the
rotaries are in almost constant service, but when the snow drifts
to such depths as forty feet, as it sometimes does, even these
powerful machines are unable to keep the line open.”
The first rotary was sent out this winter on January 2 and
then only for the purpose of clearing the track of a light snow
fall and as a precaution in case of a storm. Thus far, however,
no difficulty has been experienced on the Copper River road
and the probabilities now are that no delays will result from
blockades
The only semblance of truth in the article published was the
citing of conditions that did exist here several years ago when
the railroad was mismanaged during a winter season, but since
Nupt. Cursor has been at the head of its operation conditions
have improved to such an extent that tie-ups on the road are
less frequent than on some ol tin1 trans-continental lines in tin*
western states.
Every precaution has been taken to provide against the
elements, by the placing of fuel stations and water tanks along
the line, while snow sheds have been constructed where they are
likely to be needed. Then, again, the employes are as efficient
and loyal a crew of men as can be found anywhere, and taking
it all in all the C. R. & N. W. railway is making a record that
any road might be proud of, and to those who know of its achi
evements there is nothing but praise for the excellent showing
it is making in this northern country.
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rile battling nations have decided to bury soldiers without
pompous ceremonies hereafter. War sooon <1 ulles the edge of
everything except hunger and brutality.
M bile the price of “sinkers” art? to be raised in Detroit,
on account of the raise in wheat, those who follow the dough
nut route in Cordova continue to breakfast at the standard
rate*
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The Juneau Sunday Post, edited by Mrs. Lena Morrow
Lewis, is engaged in the work of endeavoring to supply food
or the necessaries of life to the needy families of that town
Mrs. Lewis will be remembered by many Cordovans as the ex
ponent of Socialism in several talks she made at the Empress
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Congress is to deal with Weary Willie in an attempt to
eliminate him from the body politic. A bill is pending designed
to keep tramps and all other undesirables from the rights-of
way of all railroads in this country. Deprived of the oppor
tunity to use side-door Pullmans and the brake-rods for his
circumforanean activities, it is believed that Willie will have to
go to work. The delights of travel may entice, as at present,
but they will not call hither and yon. Walking is work, and
mud and mountain roads will have no lure for the tramp like
the ties and the sandhouse, or the friendly heap of burning ties.
: PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store. '
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
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DR. C. L. HALE
D E N T I S.T
Office In Adams Building
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CORDOVA, .... ALASKA
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Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not b«* received at the dock later than one hour before
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ALASKA IRANNFFR CO., Local Agents
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EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 24, 1914. ]•
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;; Kennecott for Chitina— : I
■ > Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
;; Chitina for Cordova— L
: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays ;;
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: Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
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;; Superintendent Cordova Agent 11
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