EPIDEMIC HAS
SHIN STEADY
DECLINE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24. The in
fantile paralysis epidemic in Greater
New lork is practically ended, accord
ing to Surgeon (’. H. Lavinder, of the
public health service, who in a report
just made, said the number of cases
in the entire city had fallen to less
than 40 per week, with a continued
steady decline.
In Massachusetts, where the epi
demic reached its crest later than in
other states, the disease is now stead
ily and sharply on the decline. Sta
tistics compiled by Surgeon Lavinde”,
bringing returns up to late in October
in most instances show New Jersey
with 134.25 cases per 100,000 popula
tion, was harder hit than any other
state, outside of New York, with
Greater New York included. In
Greater New York the rate was 165.32
and New York state, exclusive of New
York city, it was 84.01. In Connecti
cut it was 68.89; Massachusetts, 42.88;
Minnesota, 36.6; Delaware, 31.4; Rhode
Island, 30.6; Pennsylvania, 20.22;
Maryland. 19.9; Montana, 17.4; Maine
14.13; Wisconsin, 14.03; Michigan.
14.01; New Hampshire, 12.89; Illi
nois, 12.5; and the remaining states
uuunv id.
Surgeon Lanvinder points out that
in three groups of stales the iiieiueiUi*
rate was highest, being markedly
above that of the rest of the coun
try. These groups are in a general
way arranged like a large inverte 1
“Y," the base being formed by the
New England states, one arm stretch
ing west along the Great Lakes, and
the other south along the Atlantic
coast. In this connection he says:
“\Ye might reasonably conceive that
one focus, starting in New York city
and vicinity, has stretched north
through New England, west along the
Great Lakes, say as far as Ohio, and
also somewhat west. Another focus,
beginning with Minnesota, has '
stretched east toward Ohio and also
somewhat west. A third focus might 1
be conceived as originating in Missis
sippi or Alabama and stretching north
along the coast to Virginia and Mary
land. We lack any data of conse
quence to support this view. We
know, however, that poliomyelitis ap
peared in epidemic form in Minnesota *
about the time it appeared in New
York city and its vicinity, and that
the two foci were not connected with 1
each other so far as can he deter- *
mined. The crest of the prevalance
in Alabama and Mississippi distinctly
antedates that of states farther north
These comments are largely conjectu '
ral, but if ttie groups of slates are
marked out on a map, their arrange '
ment will he found to he quite strik 1
ing, whatever its meaning may tie.”
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ADDED FEATURE
ALASKA TIDE i
TABLES :
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R. T. Farris, acting superintendent r
of the department of commerce, l'. S f
coast and geodetic survey, announces i;
that new tide tables for 1017 have
been received from the printer and t
are ready for distribution and include
many new features this year.
These cover the tides for the At
lantic and Pacific ports, including y
Alaska. I
Full predictions for every day of the ,,
year are given for se\en more ports ^
than formerly, thus covering the coasts ,.
of the United States and Alaska In a
come comprehensive manner.
For instance, regarding Alaska is £
the following: t
For Juneau, in southeastern Alaska, s
and Seldovla, in Cook Inlet, Alaska, .,
both of which are most important ad
ditlons, as both serve as ports of re
ference for subordinate ports In large
areas where the tide differs greatly f
from any other principal port. ,
For Apokak, Alaska, to serve as a £
standard port of reference In the new- f
ly charted Kuskikwlm river country, v
and which is essential for safe navlga- "
tlon.
The table of tidal differences and (
constants has been greatly modified. ,
A considerable part of the former
table has been omitted, aB not being
of direct use to the mariner. The time
and bight differences have been re (
duced to single columns for each and
the ratios of ranges are reduced to .
only one decimal place.
A new and more convenient table
for obtaining the height of tide at any
time has been introduqjd.
A section of these tables referring
to tidal currents has been very ma
terlally increased to furnish mariners
with available official data.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.
The Club pool room at McCarthy,
Including building and lot. A good
paying business. Owner has rheums
tism and must go to hot springs.
GEORGE RUST.
The latest creations In party and
afternoon gowns at Cluyson's.
OCEAN IS COVERED WITH
SALINE MATTER
WASHINGTON. Nov. 24. — Saline
matter fn the ocean is estimated at a
little more than 4,800,000 cubic miles,
which, according to the United States |
geological survey, is enough to cover 1
the entire surface of the United States
to a depth of 8,500 feet.
II. s’ ir WILL
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28. — Thu
United States navy is assured, by its
present naval program, of its future
position as the second naval power i
if the world. The general hoard of
the navy, headed by Admiral Dewey,
has prepared some data ns to the u
htive rank of our navy at the present i
time and in recent years.
“There is no known method,” says
the hoard, "of measuring accurately!
the relative power of two navi. s a: ali j
elements must be considered such as !
lisplacement, number and size of guns, j
tnd distribution oi armor ami speed I
md endurance. Displacement, how-j
?ver, is a simple and convenient mo i
mre. Personnel is also a convenient!
neasure. ('sing these, the following!
igures sliow when the U. s. navy he-I
tame second in size and strength and
Alien the United States lost the so.
>nd position:
(a) Considering displacement of
'hips built, the United States ad
vanced from third to second place in
!'"7 and dropped to third place in
.911.
fb) Considering displacement of
'hips built and building, the United
States advanced from third to second
dace in 1909, held this place for a
ihort time only, and dropped to third
•lace again in the same year, 1909.
(el Considering active personnel,
he United States advanced from third i
o second place in 1908, dropped to
hird place in 1911 and lo fourth place
n 1913. The United States advanced
gain to third place in the first part
■t 1911, and later that year dropped
o sixth place, owing to the expansion j
if the naval personnel of belligerent
lations.
How the Kuropean war awakened
he American nation to the necessity
or increased national defense and
ow the present administration has re
ponded to this demand is best indi
ated by comparing the total Increases
uthorized for the navy in the three
nd a half years of the Wilson admin
stration with the increases in Ihei
avy authorized under the two pro-j
ious administrations. Here are the I
igures:
1805 1909 1913J
Icout cruisers. 4
lUxiliaries .C, 11 14
1909 1913 1910
treadnaughts.t! 6 9
tattle cruisers . 4
lestroyers . . . . .25 20 32
ubmarines.20 20 57 1
lunboats. 2 1
Total.55 (!5 121
The Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson ad ,
linistration are designated in the |
rst second and third columns of tig
res.
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UNIVERSITY SENIOR APPOINTED
SECOND LIEUTENANT IN ARMY.
SEATTLE, Nov. IN. The war de
artment has just notified Janies K
lewhurst, a senior in the department
f chemistry at the University of
Yashinglon, of his appointment to a
econd lieutenancy in the regular
rmy of Ihe United States. Dewhurst
asset! the civilian examination con-1
ucted last August at arlny headquar
ars in Port Lawton, lie will leave
non for the officers' training school
t Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
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NOTICE.
Coasting on ail hills about town is
trictly prohibited, and Ihe only hill
hat coasting will be tolerated on is
n (' street, from Third to First. Par- _
nts are requested to admonish the
oungsters, as their help will possibly
void a serious accident.
This warning is especially issued in '
egard to coasting on any and all side-1
talks. UEO, DOOLEY,
Chief of Police. I
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hange. Leave at Times office.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
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Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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FAMOUS ASTRONOMER GIVES
FELLOWSHIP TO UNIVERSITY.
SEATTLE, Nov. 24. — Dr. Percival
Lowell, noted astronomer, has estab
lished a scholarship in astronomy ex
clusively for the University of Wash
ington, to be known as the "Mars
Fellowship." This recognition of the
work done in astronomy by the uni
versity follows immediately upon Dr.
Lowell's recent visit to Seattle and
his inspection of the courses in as
tronomy offered to Washington stu
dents.
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Daily Times office.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Cordova’s Progressive Merchants and
Professional Men.
HOTELS.
Alaskan Hotel.
Windsor Hotel.
Cordova House.
Manhattan Hotel.
GROCERIES.
The Hlum, O’Neill Co.
CLOTHING.
W. Clayson.
The Blum, O'Neill Co.
Finkelstein & Sapiro.
RAILROADS.
Copper River & N. W. Ry.
Chicago, Milwauke & St. Paul.
Southern Pacific Railway.
LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES.
Cordova Power Co.
BARBER SHOP.
Alaskan Hotel Barhor Shop.
AUTO SERVICE.
City Express.
Frame's Auto Stage.
Sheldon Auto Stage.
RESTAURANTS.
Slater’s Restaurant.
Alaskan Grill.
Good Eats Cafe.
THEATRE.
Empress Theatre.
HARDWARE.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
The Blum, O'Neil Co.
BANK.
First Bank of Cordova.
DRUG STORE.
Northern Drug Co.
TRANSFER COMPANY.
City Express.
SALOONS.
The Horseshoe.
The Mecca.
The Mint.
The Northern.
The Mecca, McCarthy.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Howard & Fund.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
Alaska Steamship Co.
Pacific Alaska Nav. Co.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
Van, The Tailor.
Huh, The Tailor.
LAUNDRY.
City Laundry.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
E. A. Hegg.
MACHINERY, <tc.
Harmon Machinery Co., Inc.
MEAT MARKET. I 1
Northern Meat Market.
SUMMER RESORTS.
Mountain Inn, Alganick.
INSURANCE.
Northwestern Trust & Realty Co.
STOVE MANUFACTURER.
F. S. Long Mlg. Co,, Seattle.
SECOND HAND STORE.
John Rawson.
PROFESSIONAL.
Dr. W. H. Chase, Physician.
Dr. W. W. Council, Physician.
Dr. C. L. Hale, Dentist.
E. F. Medley, Attorney.
W. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer.
Asa C. Baldwin, Civil Eng., Valdez.
REAL ESTATE.
Geo. C. llazelet.
TYPEWRITERS.
E. S. Hewitt & Co., Juneau.
BREWING COMPANY.
Rainier Brew. Co., San Francisco.
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Howard & Lund
Contractors and Builders
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Estimates Furnished.
Sheldon Auto Stage
SERVICE,
CHITINA TO FAIRBANKS.
Starts June 15.
Cara Now Running Regularly.
Weekly Trips.
Fare $75.00.
40 Pounds Uaggage Free.
Office: Cliltlna Hotel, Chttiua,
Alaska.
Cordova Cafe
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IN THE OYSTER BUSINESS
Phone 184.
Don’t forget when you come
to Cordova to have a refreshing
eat of fresh Olympia and East
ern Oysters and Fresh Crabs.
CHARLEY MORE, Prop.
P. O. BOX 101.
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You (let
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
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New Samples
JUST ARRIVED.
Ladies’ Tailored Suits and
Dresses Made to Order at Seat
tie Prices.
CLEANING AND PRESSING
Dry Cleaning Our Specialty.
Van, Tailor
PHONE 130.
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For Rent—House of five rooms. Ap
ply at Bank.
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Wanted — To rent or buy piano
Inquire at Times office.
Foos Gas Engines 1
| 4 to 510 Horse Power £
General Electric Motors
Roebling Tramways
Felton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors |
| Regal Boat Engines
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Harmon MaeliineryCo Inc |
Oxy-Acetylene Welding.
CORDOVA, ALASKA
When Ordering Beer
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Rainier Pale .
JOB PRINTING 1
AT DAILY TIMES
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in g
;! rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your g
S own? :§
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and lv
g |
see if it can’t be arranged. S
{ Northern meat market I
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
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| Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal* Mutton |
and Provisions
[Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order* from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBRENNER, Props.
Prepare by Saving
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Perhaps you may wish to take a trip next year.
d P“rl,ai,S y°u n,«y wish »<* buy yourself a home some
Perhaps you may wish to make « stake or an invest
> j merit.
Perhaps you may wish to start in business for cour
se! f.
Perhaps you may wish to prepare against loss of
work.
Perhaps you may wish to send vour children to school
outside.
I A savings account and so much out of your pay en
veiope every month will find you prepared'when vour
plans mature.
Remember you will receive compound interest on all
you save.
START NOW AND KEEP IT UP.
i THE FIRST BANK OF CORDOVA
I SECURITY SERVICE SATISFACTION
TERRITORIAL DEPOSITOR/ GOVERNMENT INSPECTED RESOURCES OVER $450,000.
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CITY LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffic \
Best of Hand Work, (live I s
a Call.
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INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire In
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London,
Phoenix. Hartford. Northern, Globe
and Itutgers, and others; all strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
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The Lang Stove, horn in Alaska.
Is the Stove for Alaskans.
Body made of Arinco Rust-Resist
ing Iron.
Polished Cooking Surface.
Will hold fire overnight with w'ood
or eoal.
Will burn green wood.
Ask your dealer for a l;«uig Stove.
If he cannot supply y ou write us.
Our line is complete from the
smallest camp stove to the larg
est hotel range.
Any sourdough will tell you nbout th«
Lang Stove. They ull know it.
F. S. LANG MFG. CO.
SEATTLE. WN.
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TO THE EAST SCENERY
via CALIFORNIA
This is the Comfortable Wav to Go. Interesting, too.
Via SEATTLE, PORTION'D and SAX FRANCISCO.
Three Trains Daily on the
'SHASTA ROUTE
Direct connection made at San Francisco to all points in
the East or South. Liberal Stopovers allowed. Write
for Booklets and other information.
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712 Second Avenue.
Seattle - .Washington
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