The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
H. G. STEEL. C. H. WILCOX, C. H. 8CHEFFLER, Publishers
H. G. 8TEEL, Editor and Manager
C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1915.
DELIVER US FROM THE ACTS OF j
SOME OF OUR SEATTLE FRIENDS I
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JUST what prompted the Seattle Commercial Club to enter
a protest with President Wilson against the purchase by
the government of the Copper River und Northwestern
railroad is a question that perplexes the average Cordovan. Al
though four reasons are given, none of which are sound, there
must have been some motive for the Spirit City in administer
ing an underserved knock to this section of Alaska. What
ever it was, that organization should be called upon by the local
Chamber of Commerce for the most abject retraction.
In its memorial to the President the Seattle Commercial
Club, by a unanimous vote, placed itself on record as being
unfriendly to the Copper river valley and absolutely incom
petent to pass upon the needs of this territory. It says the
purchase of the C. R. & N. W. railway would be an unwarranted
diversion of public moneys from the purpose for which it was
appropriated, to wit: the general development of Alaska. This
opinion was readied after several months’ study on the question
so we are informed, and is about as near correct a decision
as you could expect from a bunch of simpletons who know
absolutely nothing nothing of actual conditions in Alaska. If
any verification of this statement is necessary read tin* fourth
and last reason given in this (in) famous memorial: “We are
further informed and believe that the present route runs in part
over glaciers which are constantly moving and that the expense
of operating a railroad and of shifting and changing the track
will be enormous, and, futhermore, that the route is not the best
adapted for opening up the farming, mining and general re
sources of the territory, but is in many respects inferior to other
routes which are now under consideration.”
The sending of such misinformation broadcast has done
this community a great injury, and by the very people who are
continually pretending to be our friends—for commercial ad
vantages only. Practically all the trade from this section goes
to Seattle, but that city cannot hope to retain our business until
it places its seal of disapproval upon the action of a lot of busy
bodies who are interferring in a matter which is no concern of
theirs.
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The Alaskan is in continual eruption, making Mt. Vesuvius
look like thirty cents.
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The ration between wheat and lead is an interesting study
just now. Every bullet fired at the Dardanelles affects the
price of wheat.
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Some people take themselves too seriously in local affairs,
and imagine that by crying wolf they can detract from their
own shortcomings.
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But one candidate has filed nomination papers for clerk of
the School Board. This is as it should be. There should be no
politics injected into the school question.
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After the municipal election we will come to the conclu
sion that Cordova is not such a bad place after all, and proceed
to the enjoyment of life in its spring beauty.
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An aviator giving an exhibition in Chicago turned 32
somersaults in the air, thus qualifying himself to 1 >ecome a
great political leader of the Daily Alaskan type.
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Have you ever stopped to consider who are the “rough
necks” that framed-up the Citizens’ ticket? The mention of
their names would make a workingman blush with shame.
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In small towns the people know their neighbors pretty well
and when reputable citizens are abused and villitied' they usual
ly consider the source, as a fellow said when a mule kicked him.
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An exchange asks: “Can Americans economize?” Sure.
Never hear of a city employing a “straw” boss to build a bulk
head at $10 per day and then pay another man $7.50 per day
to really superintend the job ?
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With the strong wind and heavy rains of the past few days
let us hope that both have had a beneficial effect in clearing the
political atmosphere and that hereafter we will breathe a purer
and more wholsome air.
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As the Spring election draws nearer the indications are that
the entire People’s ticket will be elected. The slogan “Vote
it straight” will be put into effect by a large number of voters
and the result will be most telling when the ballots are counted.
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Among the many irresponsible and untrue statements be
ing made by the Daily Alaskan is one that 0. E. Lambert has
been promised the appointment of Chief of Police by the candi
dates for Council on the People’s ticket. In our local columns
today Mr. Lambert brand's this statement as a falsehood. He
says that he is not a candidate for the job, that it has never been
offered to him and he would not accept the office if tendered
him. Of course the Alaskan knew this all the time, but accord
ing to its political code the voter must be deceived. In the
language of the court if you believe a man guilty of having
falsified in one case you can discredit any of his statements.
And if we are not mistaken this is exactly what all the voters
are doing, so far as our competitor is concerned.
There are various ways o Hit taming fame. The papers are
printing the picture of, and describing in minute, Mrs. Henry
Barlow of New \ ork because she is the first bride of promin<*nce
to wear a short-skirted wedding gown.
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calle may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Realdence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m.
DR. C. L. HALE
D E N T I 8 T
Office In Adamt Building
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Councellor at Law
Room 1
Adame Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
THE MODERN LAUNDRY
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Hegg Bldg. C Street
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THE NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY has
again to report a successful year, with marked gains
in every direction.
The assets were increased One hundred and Thirty-five
Thousand Dollars! the resrve for the protection of Policy
holders, One Hundred and Sixteen Thousand Dollars.
Accident and Sickness Claims of $28,478.00 were paid,
and Death Claims of $33,453.00.
No death Claim has ever been disputed.
All claims are paid Immeditely on receipt of proofs.
Total paid to policyholders In 1914 was $116,209.26.
The Company’s yearly Income was increased to $415,
505.00.
After paying dividends of eight per cent to stockholders
and dividends of $32,661.24 to policyholders—
The net surplus of the Company was Increased more
than seventeen per cent, over the proceeding year.
TRUE you need Life Insurance for the benefit of the
wife and children, but you want Insurance for more
than that alone. . i .•
Suppose you should get sick, or by accident you had
your hand mangled or your limbs crushed, or any of the
thousand and one mishaps which are liable to take place
where does nn old fashioned Life Insurance policy avail.
The Insurance for you and for everbody is the kind
that fully insures by combining all of these features.
3 in 1 is the answer
Life, Accident and Health Insurance In one policy for
one premium.
Write or phone now for full information.
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Occupation: Home Office, Seattle
Fill In coupon and mail to
A"re“’ A. E. RANSOM
Div. Supt. for Alaska
Age:. A. J. Adams, Local Represen
____ tative, Cordova, Alaska.
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, JuUMU, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward, via
IN8IDE PASSAGE.
Sails frcm »—«Us Salts from Cordova—
Ylarch 17.ALAMEDA.March 24
March 24.NORTHWESTERN.March 31
Regular freight service ror Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas. Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
Ives. 8. S. Seward. 8. S. 8eward, 5th; 8. S. Latouche, 15th; S. 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 8teamshlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLEWT,
General Agent Tleket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC 8. 8. CO. ALA8KA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND--ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL WATSON, March 15
ADMIRAL EVANS, March 25
Via the INSIDE PA8SAGE 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.
Schedule subject to ehange without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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I Copper River &
I Northwestern Rv. ]|
; EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 24, 1914. I!
; Trams leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave- • ’
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; Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 11
; Chitina for Kennecott— ;;
; Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays ' '
; Kennecott for Chitina— I!
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays. 11
I Chitina for Cordova— «>
. Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays ;;
, 1 lie above schedule subject to change without notice. ;;
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
• 1 , ets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska ■ ’
; steamship Company building ! I
: Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
; Superintendent Cordova Agent '<'
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