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PORTLAND, Ore., April 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Swimmers from the
University of Oregon, the Seattle
(Wash.) Athletic Club, the Victoria
(B. C.) Athletic Club and the Multon
omah Amateur Athletic Club of Port
land, are to compete in the Pacific
Northwest Association indoor swim
ming championships to be held in
Seattle about the middle of April.
The events are to be equally divided
between th twro citis.
* Jack Cory, swimming instructor of
th Multouomah club, expects to carry
away the honors in the meet. Among
tricce who will swim for the local
club are “Bus” Douglas, Myron Wil
scy, O. J. Mosfcrd, “Happy” Webster,
Mivkey Ringler and A1 Enegrene. Hal
DeWaide and Wallace will compete
in the plunges.
In the women’s events, the club
will be represented by Thelma Payne,
national women’s fancy diving cham
pion; Helen Hicks, Irene and Virgin
ia Pembrooke, Ethel Knowles, Mabel
McKibbon, Jeanette Woods, Alice Joy
and Roberta Wade.
The P. N. A. outdoor championships
will be held in Victoria, B. C.
SWITCHMEN’S STRIKE
- IS SPREADING AND •
V HAMPERING TRAFFIC
CHICAGO, April 8 (by Associated
Press).—The insurgent switchmen’s
strike has spread to Kansas City, To
ledo, Los Angeles, Buffalo, Gary. De
catur and St. Louis. The strikers pre
dict that the strike will become nation
wide.
Transcontinental freight movements
are hampered.
Scarborough Pictures that please at
prices that are right. Over Cordova
drug store. Phone 140—3 rings.
Read the Daily Times for the latest
end moat reliable world news.
DEFEAT OF MEASURE FOR
COMPULSORY TRAINING
CONCEDED IN SENATE
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WASHINGTON, April S (by Associ
ated Press).—Supporters of compul
sory military training, as contained in
: *the army reorganization bill, have con
; ceded the defeat of that proposition in
I the senate, and are planning to substi
tute a program for a voluntary four
months’ period ©f training for youths
19 years of age or over.
ABANDON BARKENTINE
• WHICH SPRINGS LEAK
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The barkentine Re
triever, en route from Aberdeen to
Peru, has been abandoned, water
logged, off the Marqueses islands. The
crew have reached Tahiti.
BAR AND FIXTURES
OF FAMOUS SALOON
TO BE PRESERVED
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 8 (by As
sociated Press).—The Bank Exchange
Saloon, the bar. flag stone floor and
fixtures of which were brought
“around the Horn” in the gold rush
days, is closed.
i Duncan Nicol, known to men and
women tourists from many parts of
the world as “Pisco John” because of
the famous punch he served, sold
out several months ago. His succes
sor, John Lanner, has given up after
a futile effort to continue the place
on soft drinks and its reputation as
a rendezvous for bon vivants since
1853.
Lanner said he intends to present
the saloon’s collection of quaint old
prints and engravings to the Golden
Gate Park museum.
CLEAN-UP TIME
The spring thaw is due and every
body Is requested to clean up the ac
cumulated garbage and tin cans, In
order that the town may present a
better appearance and be in a more
sanitary condition.
DR. W. H. CHASE,
3-6t Health Officer.
TOWN CLERK’S REPORT
Cordova, Alaska, April 5, 1920.
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, Cordova, Alaska.
Gentlemen: Herewith please find the yearly report of money received
and*expended:
RECEIPTS
$
From council, 1918-1919 . I 3,683.16
U. S. government licenses . 20,351.24
Municipal taxes . 13,893.95
Dog taxes ... 300.00...
* Delinquent taxes . 330.20
Miscellaneous receipts . 209.86
Rents . 210.00
Tax sale .-.182.13
Total .$ 39,160.54
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EXPENDITURES
Board of education ... $ 4,500.00
Printing and publishing . 328.80
Lights . 2,058.55
Public buildings and improvements ..s. 462.94
Assessment and collection of taxes. 268.50
Election expense . 94.50
General expense . 1,665.50
Fire department. 5,666.03
Police department . 2,545.25
Public health and indigent . 1,152.62
Repairs to city float . 105.87
Cleaning and repairs to streets. 3,384.61
» Street improvements . 2,434.30
1 Sewers . 67.25
Total . $24,734.72
Balance on hand this date. 14,425.78
Respectfully submitted,
K. G. ROBINSON, Town Cldrk.
FISHERMEN
Will Do Well to Purchase
Their Outfits at
KENNEDY’S
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BROWER
‘ MAIL STAGE LINE
TRAVEL SAFELY, COMFORTABLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY WITH
THE U. S. MAIL-CARS AT EITHER END OF THE TRAIL
FREQUENT CHANGES OF HORSES
FARE CHITINA TO FAIRBANKS
$75.00 AND WAR TAX
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DRY SEASON FEARED
IN STATE OF OREGON
SALEM, Ore., April 8 (by Associat
ed Press).—Oregon irrigationists are
threatened with the driest season on
record, according to Percy A. Cupper,
state engineer. Cupper has asked
water users to co-operate in the equi
table distribution of the depleted sup
ply of water.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, (by As
sociated Press).—A campaign to raise
$250,000 a year for advertising San
Francisco has been started by the
Central Bureau of San Francisco Or
ganizations.
The first aim of the movement,
which is supported by M. H. de Young,
publisher, and other prominent San
Franciscans, is to bring national and
international conventions here.
WILL TRY TO FLOAT
STEAMSHIP PRINCE JOHN
VICTORIA, B. C., April 8 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Plans are being made
to attempt to float the steamship
Prince John today. The salvage
steamship Algerine reports that the
holes in the Prince John’s hull have
been plugged and the pumps have been
set in operation.
The Style Shop Is offering some ex
ceptional bargains In necessary mer
chandise at its special sales, which
the ladies should not overlook. Drop
in an look over the goods and prices.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE—Two pool tables, cash
register and counter, for $200. Ap
ply Billy’s cafe, under Northen
hotel. 8-6t
WANTED—Dressmaking to do at
home. Phone 180. 8-3t
FOR RENT—Four rooms with bath;
two office rooms. Apply E. F. Med
ley. 5-6t
FOR SALE—One bath tub and one
small Lang stove, in good condition.
Phone 100—2 rings. 5-tf
FOR SALE—Five-room house, with
bath and furniture; $1,700. Phone
167-5 rings.
FOR SALE—Sewing machine, Vic
trola, Thor electric washing ma
chine and child’s bed. Phone 167—3
rings. 3-tf
FOR RENT—Furnished cabins. Apply
to Cordova Abstract & Realty Co. 22
FOR RENT—An apartment. See
Charles J. Goodall. 1-ti
FOR SALE—One Ideal hot water
heater; one Cole’s hot blast stove
with hot water coils installed. Ap
ply to Thomas S. Scott. 30-ti
FOR SALE—Boat and equipment ir
good condition. Apply Castle Inr
hotel, Ocean dock. 29-2v
Peyser’s new hat-blocking outfit is
in operation. Hats blocked, dyed and
repaired. Phone 188.
WANTED—Two tie-makers, 45 anc
5c; good timber; parties will batcl
themselves. Apply to Harry Chris
tie, Mile 19. 22-t1
FOR RENT—Bachelor apartments, hoi
and cold water; Front street, real
Empress theater. Phone 185—5
rings. 19-tl
FOR RENT—Furnished room, steam
heated. Apply to Mrs. W. W. Coun
cil. 17-t
FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, witl
private bath; men only. Apply ovei
Northern Club 27-t
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FOR RENT—Furnished cabins. Se<
Dooley.
HOME COOKING
The Woman’s Guild of the Episcopal
church will have for sale on Saturday
afternoon at Mrs. Hegg’s shop home
made cakes, cookies, pies, doughnuts,
! bread, rolls, baked beans and brown
bread, salads, etc. This will be your
j opportunity to purchase the best of
foodstuffs, made by the best of cooks,
at most moderate prices. The sale will
begin at 2 o’clock and last while the
things last, so it behooves you to be
on hand early.
Job printing at Dally Tiroes office.
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| raphy is Ansco Speedex Film—
! the one film that gives in shades
| of black; and white all the values
; of the different colors in any
subject you photograph.
Ansco Speedex Film fit all
; makes of cameras. We carry
all sizes; also Ansco Cameras,
Cyko Paper, Ansco Chemicals.
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Licensed
UNDERTAKERS
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EMBALMERS
Phone 133—S
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HAVE YOU A BABY
in the house? If so, you should make
this Drug Store your headquarters, as
we carry a full line of articles neces
sary to baby’s comfort and health. We
have Baby Foods, Special Soaps and
Brushes for its tender skin, Talcum
Powders—in fact, everything neces
sary.
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NORTHERN DRUG CO.
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“THE DRUG STORE OF ALASKA”
“SERVICE” is our motto
FRESH FROM OUTSIDE
Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Poultry
Wholesale and Retail
All Orders Given Prompt Attention
northern meat market
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