THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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H. G. STEEL
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1919
PROPER GET-TOGETHER SPIRIT
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About every two or three months
the press of the Third division, news
papers at Anchorage, Valdez and Cor
dova, are called upon to editorialize
upon the newspapers getting together
and boosting for the whole division.
But most frequently little “pokes” are
made at the various cities, perhaps
having some fortune suddenly thrust
upon them. But it out: boost not
only for your home town, but for the
others. As far as the Gateway is con
cerned, Valdez, Cordova and Anchor
age are all booming, and no matter
what prosperity arises, the Gateway
and Seward are mightily pleased.
One can not dispute the fact that
Cordova is the copper city of the
North, and during the summer months
is the center of the fishing industry.
All this means a large population and
correspondingly good times.
Valdez is noted for the “get together
and boost for that district” spirit. It
is said that money for any legitimate
proposition can be raised in Valdez
quicker than in any other city in
Alaska. This is to be commended,
for that is the spirit that counts. Trust
in your own section and back it with
the coin and others will follow. And
there are mines and fishing interests
at Valdez. '
Anchorage is the coal section of the
North, or will be when proper connec
tions are made for the shipment of
the coal and the further opening of
mines. Anchorage also has agricul
tural and mining districts to back her
up, something that never will be taken
Seward has her own advantages.
All cities should boost, for what
helps one helps the other, if all could
only see it.
What division has the largest popu
lation?
What division pays a great amount
of taxes?
What division produces the great
est amount of exports the year
around ?
Think it over, and the Third divi
sion, represented in publicity by the
Anchorage Times, Valdez Miner, Cor
dova Times and Seward Gateway, is
some productive division of Alaska.—
Seward Gateway.
VOICE OF ALASKA PRESS
Winter set in Monday morning with
a rush. Summer picked up her scanty
draperies and fled to the States with
the rest of the tourists, and old Boreas
will have undisputed sway for the
next six months. Summer is a fickle
jade in Alaska. She runs shivering
to the Southland a| the first .chill
breeze—Valdez Miner.
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Regarding reduction of freight rates
and wharfage charges, Colonel Mears
says he regrets that he will be unable
to meet the request. “The rates in
force compare very favorably with
similar charges made by other rail
roads operating in Alaska,” says Col.
Mears, “and to the charges made along
the Pacific coast, when we take into
consideration the small amount of com
mercial business offered at the Seward
dock or along the line of the railroad.
The present revenue derived from
these sources is not sufficient to pay
operating expenses, mueh less main
tenance charge, and in view of the
present tendency to raise the ocean
freight rates and our other expenses,
It would seem to be an inopportune
time to reduce the rates at Seward
docks or along the line of the Alaska
railroad.”—Seward Gateway.
At times we still hear criticism of
the national government for the great
grants that were given to the trans
continentnal railroads of the country, j
They were not nearly so extravagant
from a national viewpoint or unfair to
the people of the West as the public
lands pdlicy which has obtained in
Alaska since 1906 has been to the na
tion and the people of Alaska. Lands
granted to the railroads w'ere at least
placed under the control of territorial
and state legislatures, and became
subject to taxation. They were made
to bear their share of the cost of gov
ernment and development. The nat
ural resources of Alaska have been
locked up so that they have contrib
uted nothing. They are not within the
control of the people of the territory.
They are not always available for de
velopment or subject to taxation.
Yet there are people who think the
demand for one million a year for
■Alaska roads extravagant. Let con
gress give these resources to the ter
ritory of Alaska, or to anybody, in
such a way as to make them subject
to the control of the territory and
taxation by^he territory, and the peo
ple of Alaska will undertake to relieve
the federal government of any further
expense in connection with the devel
opment br government of Alaska.—
Juneau Empire. > , , ^
LAY ALL UNDER CONTRIBUTION
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P*r«l»n D*rv!*he» Demand Alma as a
Right, and Simple People Read
ily Give Up.
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A feature of Persian life which Illus
trates the simple and superstitious
nature of the people of the mldeast Is
their tolerance of tlie dervishes. These
weird, gypsylike beggars infest the
cities and annoy tlie village folk in
passing from one place to another, ac
cording to their vows of itinerancy.
These are not the whirling dervishes
of circus fame. Whirling would be too
energetic a form of worship for the
members of this most ancient leisure
class. Their greatest exertion consists
of walking slowly and blowing a horn
to announce their presence.
The dervish of Persia is known by
his begging bowl, conical cap, animal
skin cape and club. The weapon,
which is usually a stick driven through
with nails, is carried conspicuously.
It fact, it seems unpleasantly ready
for use when its owner calmly de
mands tribute. It is true that there
is small danger of Its use, even if
alms are refused, _but a refusal how
ever polite and apologetrcal, is sure to
arouse the wrath of the dervish. His
vocabulary may be unintelligible, but
tlie meaning of his threats and proph
ecies is usually understood. Fellow
Citizens of the dervish tribe prefer to
make a gift at any cost in order to
avoid having the wrath of heaven
called down upon them in the masterly
language of an experienced heaven in
voker.
Tlie dervish makes himself useful to
the community honored by bis pres
ence by telling fortunes and stories,
reciting prayers, selling charms and
even curing the sick by blowing his
sacred breath on them—all in return
for which he turns over to his chief
after deducting a living wage.
Dr. L. Von Zesch has returned.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
WANTED—One man to skid ties and
score ties part of time; $135 per
month and board, eight hours’ work.
Apply Harry Christie, Mile 19 . 20-tf
FOR SALE, CHEAP—One Brussels
rug, 9x12, in good condition. In
quire at No. 3 of the Pioneer
houses. 20-tf
FOUND—Bunch of keys on ring.
Owner can secure same at Times
office. 20-tf
FOR RENT—Single room, Hegg's
building. Apply at store. 18-tf
WANTED—Blacksmith at once for
blacksmithing and automobile re
pairing; wire application. Brower
Mail Stage Co., Chitina. lS-2t
FOR RENT—Two three-room well
furnished apartments. See J. A.
Peterson, at Northern hotel. 17-tf
FOR RENT—Two-room furnished
cabin. Phone 129. 14-tf
WANTED—Two tie-makers, 35 and
40c; parties to batch themselves;
good timber. Apply Harry Christie,
Mile 19. 13-tf
FOUND—Child’s plain band ring.
Owner can secure same at Times
office. 13-tf
FOR RENT—Four unfurnished house
keeping rooms, over The Club. 13-tf
HUB BOLLINGER has taken charge
of the pressing and cleaning de
partment of T. N. Hubbert’s tailor
ing shop. 27-tf
APARTMENT FOR RENT—Inquire
of Charles J. Goodall. 19-tf
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT—
Apply Dr. Council. 18tf
FOR RENT—Furnished cabins. See
Dooley.
OLD PAPERS—Big bundle 25 cents
at Times office.
In the Window of Fashion
OUR STORE MIGHT WELL BE CALLED SO. HEIGHT OF THE SEA
SON’S SHOWING OF TRUE STYLES IN ALL MANNER OF CORRECT
WOMEN’S WEAR IS NOW AT ITS FULLEST IN VARIETY OF MODES.
COLORINGS AND MATERIALS_
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SCRANTON I Here’s Winter
LACE CURTAINS AND FILET NETS |
Comfort
What a satisfaction
to know your home
is admired! Bath Robes; they are smart and alive
Simple Lace Curtains with style, yet selling as low as $5.00.
tastefully hung add
cheerfulness and so
much beauty to an in- p 1- Ql*
terior, and they don’t relt olippers
have to be expensive. . A *
New and artistic
weaves of Drapery, All sizes and colors, $2.50, $2.75, $3
i_ _Laces and Nets and $3.50
Phone 107-Or MAIL YOUR ORDERS- Phone 107
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Bogart & Robinson
DEALERS IN UP-TO-THE-MINUTE
Wall Paper
AND DECORATIONS
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We also Do Painting, Decorating and Paper-Hanging. Estimates
cheerfully furnished for the best of work by experienced workmen.
NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton
and Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to Orders from
Mining Camps, Roadhouses anj interior Points. Halibut and other
Fresh Fish of all kinds will be kept In stock when available.
' SMITH & GLASSBRENNER, Props.
STEAM HEAT ELECTRIC LIGHTS I
Overland Hotel
MRS. J. W. KENNEDY
Chitina, Alaska
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POOL TABLE IN CONNECTION ^
BC8T BRAND8 OF CIGARS KEPT
ALASKA HERRING & IMPORTING Co. Inc.
Pier C, Foot of Main St. Seattle, Wash.
Wholesale Receivers and Distributors of all kinds of Salt Fish
Write us and let us know what you have to offer
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OTY BAKERY LUNCH ROOM
Special Carefully-Prepared Lunch served from 11:30 a. m. Our Fine
French Rolls with every meal
Big Variety of Pastries and Cakes, Always Fresh
Sanitary Machinery of Latest Model. Patent Brick Oven. Best Ma
terials used by Expert Workmen, producing our Famous Cream Loaf
Best Coffee in Town
French Bread Rye Bread
FOR SALE |
‘FOR SALE
Choice business and residence
property.
FOR RENT—
Furnished and unfurnished
apartments and cottages.
INSURANCE—
Fire and marine, life and ac
cident.
BONDS
Fidelity and surety.
CORDOVA ABSTRACT &
REALTY COMPANY
ROOM 1 ADAMS BUILDING
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The Burkhardt
Hand Laundry
and Bath
Burkhardt Flats
Neatly Pitted up with Large
Porcelain Tubs. Everything
Clean and Sanitary.
Phone 61—three rings.
TOKENS OF RESPECT
A well conducted funeral la a
token of respect to the deceased.
Our methods of conducting a
funeral have given ua an oppor
tunity to serve you In a manner ^
that will command respect. We
are equipped to serve you satis
factorily.
E. E. HOLDEN PARLOR
Second Stree>. between
A and B Avenues