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H. Q. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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DESTRUCTION OF ANGER.
Anger resteth in tho bosom of fools.—Ecclestiates.
Fools are not the only persons who become angry, but all
persons while angry are foolish; that is, are less capable of ex
ercising good judgment, discretion and wisdom than when they
are more tranquil. They are impelled when in a rage to do
things which they would flee from when in a normal state of
min. Thus anger is in reality madness to the extent of its in
tensity. This gives warrant to the expression that one is mad
when anger is meant, for when one is deprived of his intellect,
his reasoning power, he is just to that extent mad', as the lexi
cons define madness. A moment’s sober reflection on this mat
ter will bring one to a realization of the necessity of cultivating
a serenity of temper and calmness of thought. Herein lies the
logic of the apothegm that “Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad.” A terrible feature of this is that not only is
the one made mad caused to suffer, but like those wicked deeds
committed by men under other evil influences, the innocent
have to suffer as well as the guilty.
The destructiveness resulting from hatred is the. result of
anger, for hatred is simply long-drawn out anger.
As showing insanity caused by anger, one has only to point
to numberless cases of self-destruction impelled by it. This
shows an absence of intellect for the time being, and when in
telligence is absent results are certain to be such as characterize
such a condition. The wise of all ages have exhorted with dili
gence against allowing one’s temper to master him. For ex
ample, we are told that a “wise man feareth and departeth from
evil, but the fool rageth and is confident,” and that “The fool
ishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth
against the Lord.” Not only fire these admonitions, along with
hundreds of others given against anger in the Scriptures, but
numerous incidents are told of wherein it is recorded that men
have reaped the certain disastrous results which always come
from haste, indiscretion and lack of intelligent action while in
a state of anger. We are also told that “He that is slow to
anger is better than the mighty, and lie that ruleth his spirit
than he that taketh a city.” When one has control of any of
his evil propensities he is to that extent fortified against the as
saults of the enemy. Epictetus in a unique but beautiful way,
and in a few words emphasizes the evils of anger and the
beauty of calm and patient serenesess when the says, “Reckon
the days in which you have not been angry. I used to be angry
every day, now every other day, then every third day, and' if
you miss it so long as thirty days, offer a sacrifice of thanksgiv
ing to God.” Every one indeed should offer thanksgiving to
God for the conquering of any sin, especially one of such ter
ribleness as unrestrained anger.
oome one puis us 10 minaing seriously ana sensibly wlien
lie said, “When death, the great reconciler, has come, it is never
our tenderness that we repent of, hut our severity.” Which
causes the still further reflection that on such an occasion one
is never regretful of any righteous act, even if the recipient of
it afterward becomes his enemy. This of itself should stimulate
our efforts to the performance of good deed's, to the accomplish
ment of righteous undertakings, to the promotion of those
things which inspire hope, and cheer and lift and bless. Emer
son showed a deep insight into human nature and its tendency
to hasty and angry things when he said, “The difficult part of
good temper consists in forebearance and accommodation to the
ill-humor of others.” But since he who is beside himself with
anger is just as crazy as one who is deprived for the time of his
senses by something else, one should' be as patient and tolerant
of his words and misdeeds as if his madness had been the result
of some other cause. That evil produces evil is plainly shown
in the work of anger. One man becomes angry and abuses an
other; the second then becomes angry, with the result that they
undertake to destroy each other.
Destruction is always the impulse of anger. The conse
quences may be far-reaching and involve hundreds, yes, thou
sands, of others.
The outward demonstration made by the angry one is not
the only way anger has of causing destruction. It is a psycho
logical fact that cannot be disputed that a state of anger Is de
structive to the tissues and nerves of the body, as well as to the
happiness and moral and spiritual well-being of mankind. It is
a consuming fire which while it destroys its victims, at the same
time makes him miserable, so that he can not have even the con
solation which comes of having suffered in a good cause. Its
trail down the ages is red with blood, yellow with jealousy and
black with hate. Sin, sorrow and suffering, misery and woe are
always in its wake. Nearly all anger comes of resentment, and
God'says, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay.” He who is wrath
ful “treasurest up wrath against the day of wrath.”
What a pitiful spectacle is poor, weak man in an angry
rage about things he cannot help, working himself into a fury
because of something that does not please him, cursing the wea
ther, calling down imprecations upon the heads of those offen
sive to him, and accomplishing nothing except the misery of
those about him and his own undoing. “Let patience have her
perfect work.”
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FINANCING THE WAR.
Those in charge of the government’s preparations for fin
ancing the present war look for little difficulty in raising the
necessary money. It is said that the wealthy men of the coun
try are prepared to respond up to an exceedingly large sum.
There is likely to be a large investment by people generally in
government bonds. The added tax of $1,750,0(X),000 is expected
to fall on all citizens, all should be willing to do their bit of sac
rificing.
This financial question is one that must be handled with
the greatest care. A mistaken move would hurt the people’s
confidence in the government. So far, the leaders are proceed
ing with an eye to sanity and fairness, and it is tp be hoped' that
the burden may not be exceedingly heavy even if the present
generation is to bear it. If properly divided, the tax should
mean comparatively little to so rich a country.
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The usual spring rain is with us, and is having the good ef
fect of clearing the streets of the little remaining snow and ac
cumulation of dirt.
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A general cleaning-up week will be in order ns soon as the
weather is settled and the spring thaw shows up the unsightly
places in all their horror.
MRS V P. ABBOTT
PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER
Windsor Hotel • . Cordova.
E F MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
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 Cordova1' 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 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours; 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU,ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE
PATENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
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Fare $100.00; 40 pounds baggage free. After June 1st,
Fare $7f>.00.
S. 0. BREEDMAN, Chitina Agent.
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Where We (’an Alwaya Find Our
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Alaska.
BEST GRADES OF STANDARD
BRANDS OF CIGARS.
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and C Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
EXPERT
PIANO TUNER
George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be in Cor
dova this coming summer. Expert
work in piano and organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prices on
new and second hand pianos and or
gans, also pianos for rental, address,
P. O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Oct
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
Howard <& Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
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We represent the Niagara. London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
and Rutgers, and others; all strong
Hoard Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
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Concerns In the State*. But Give
TIMES Th® PeoPle Wh° Are Paying
Waget and Spending Their Money
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP <S
ADMIRAL LINE
-SAILINGS
From Cordova
Westbound Southbound
APRIL 24 APRIL 21st
Admiral Evans. ADMIRAL WATSON.
Sailings From Seattle—April 9th, 17th and 25th.
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Sailings From Seattle—Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays. §
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley anti 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
_WVA. jfOURSE, Agent. Empress Building.
A L A S K A~
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious ateamera sailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skaaway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward
April 9.NORTHWESTERN April 18
April 17 . ALAMEDA April 25
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, .Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggags
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R HEDGES,
_Qener«l Agent Agent
FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
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ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 85
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GOOD ROADHOUSE
FOR SALE CHEAP
Two storeys, 22x56 feet; stable for twenty horses,
and two log caches and one cabin.
Also a full line of groceries, hay, oats, &e.
Business on good paying basis.
For particulars apply at the
DAILY TIMES OFFICE.
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in §
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!j own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and lb
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
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and Provisions
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
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Manhattan Hotel
R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
Electric Lighted. Hot Water. Turkish and Tub
Baths.
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PHONE 99