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Entered at the PoatofUie at Cordova, Alaska, ns second-clas* matter.
H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, Till tfSDAY, MAY 25, 1!#HL
AN UNPROFITABLE CABLE.
For ytjfirs tin* people of Alaska have been seeking lower
tolls on the cable which links us with the outside* world.
Te> all the* arguments aelvanced as p> why these* tolls should
be reduced, the* war eleparltnenl, which ha the contred and op
eraliein of the* cable* in its keeping, always lias answered that
the* cable now i> a losing pre»positie»n from a commercial view
pednt, and ii' the tolls were low ered j| would mean a grcntei loss
to the) government.
In support i»i‘ its eonte-ntion, the war d partmeut sulnnits
figures which apparently show that its contention is trim.
But the facts of the matte r an* eliffeivnt.
One of the largest itemis of e*.\pi use charged up agai l the
cable* is the maintenance of the cable ship Burnside. Tlii- ves
sel is a joke*, or ratlmr would he if the case wen* not so si lions.
Siie is an old Spanish steamship, captured by Dewey w lmn
lie* took .Manila. lle*r age* of usefulm long since has passed.
The mere fact that most of Imr time is spent in the elrydock at
Bre*merton, where thousands of dollars annually are spent oil
her for re pairs, is proof enough of the* vessel's unfitness. All
this money for re pairs is charges! against the* cable, and js sub
mitted in the* imports which go to show that it would lie un
profitable for the ge>vernme*nt to reduce* the* cable tolls.
Another matter, which is not taken into consideratiein, is
the* large numbers of goverimmnt messages which are frail keel
over tin* lines. Every departiimnt in Alaska is allowed' the
privilege of semling message's over tlm Alaska cable* without
charge*. The postoffiec department, the laud office'*, the steam
boat inspectors, tin* federal .judges, the l’. S. marshals, tin*
delegate from Alaska, and Alaskan engineering commission,
the war department, in fact even branch of the* gove rnment
r< presented iii Alaska has the franking privilege*.
Not only elo these message's go free, hut they have* prece—
eh nee* over all commercial and pivss matter.
The* result is only what might lie expected. The line* is
cleigged with so-called* geivernmemt business. Messages w hich
might as well lie s<*nt thremgh the,mails are* sent by cable, and
the people* of Alaska, who pay the hills, are* forced to wait for
messages w hich mean much teithem.
It was reported to the* Times, unofficially, that one day last
w. e*k seven hundred messages were sent ove*r the cable*, of
these THREE HUNDRED WERE FROM THE ALASKAN
ENGINEERING COMMISSION AT ANCHORAGE, FOR
\\ HIGH NO CHARGE WAS MADE.
That may he* an exaggeration, hut it se*e*ms reasonable, as
tin* cable* has been from one; to two elavs behind in its work
■c< nstantly. It is safe* te> say that if the* rate*s chargee! the* peo
ple of Alaska for cable* se-rvice* were* creeliteel to the war depart
ment for the ge>ve*mme*nt message's sent, the* cable would show
an immense* profit.
The people of Alaska have presentee] tlie*ir grievances to
tin* government time* and again, lmt with no result. Probably
we will continue to ge*t no re*lie*f, but in the* meantime we are*
going te> ke*e*p on calling the attention of the proper officials to
lie abuses which are heaped upon us.
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THE ROANOKE DISASTER.
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The wreck of the Roanoke contributes additional evidence
of inefficiency to a scandalous accumulation of the same,
bringing to mind some of the laxities that horrified the nation
when the Eastland sank at her pier.
The allegations are that the Roanoke was dangerously
overloaded', and that her cargo, which was badly placed, was
causing her to list before she had passed through the Golden
Gate.
Her wireless apparatus was out of commission and had been
for some time Indore she sailed. When the sailors of one of
the boats that got away from her tried to rig a sail they found
the mast too rotten for use. •
The American people apparently have fallen into the habit
of thinking that anything capable of floating on a mill pond,
or when tied in a slip, is a safe vehicle for travel, and in this
hazardous conjecture the public too often seems to have the
helpful sympathy of the shipping inspectors.—Tacoma Daily
News.
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It is up to every citizen in Cordova to attend the meeting
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight and do his part to
ward deciding what kind of a celebration this city is to have on
the Fourth of July. Do not let a few of the more public spirited
men do it all, and then criticize them for doing their best. Get
into the game yourself, and lend your help and influence.
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Germany’s press agents have mutinies nibbling at the
vitals of both Portugal and Italy, while British press agents
present the picture of Want in his last summer’s rags ravishing
Germany. War always has and always will create liars. Lying
and' deceit are important adjuncts to General Mars’ depart
ment of public affairs.
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Tubercular children should be owed for. They are more
important, in most cases, than adults.
(Official Publication)
! Report of the Financial Condition of
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First Bank of Cordova
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I-axated at Cordova, . Territory of
Alaska, at the close of business on
I the 15th day of May, 191 .
{resources.
Loans and discounts .. ..$133,049.23
Overdrafts. 747.50
Bonds, warrants and other
securities. 70,790.80
Furniture and fixtures .... 2.800.00
Checks on oilier banks and
other cash items. 820.01
Cash on hnnd and due from
from banks .11 t ons 35
Total .$328,276.89
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in .. . 25.000.00
Surplus fund.■ 1,000.00
Contingent fund . 2.'ui.0u
Undivided profits. 6,014.57
Due to banks—deposits .. 854.45
Deposits. 291,978.84
Certified cheeks. 329.0,3
Total.$328,276.89
United States of America,
Territory of Alaska. ss.
Third Judicial Division.
I, Thos. S. Scott, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is true
to ttie best of my knowledge and be
lief.
THOS. S. SCOTT, Cashier.
Attest:
GKO. C. HAZKLET,
FRED GLASBRENNKR,
M. BROCK,
Directors or Partners.
(Notarial Seal)
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 22nd day of May, 19)6.
EDWARD F. MEDLEY. [
Notary Public in and for (lie Territory
of Alaska. My commission ex
pires October 11, 1917.
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Mrs. AY. G. Tingley this morning left
on the train for Mile 52, where she
will join her husband, who is in charge
of construction work for the Carlisle
Packing Company at that place.
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Mining Engineer,
IT. 8. Mineral Surveyor.
IT. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 358. CORDOVA, ALASKA.
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Call* may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
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DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
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Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
DR. W W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office Hours—10 n. m. to 12 noon,
Railroad Hospital; 2 to 5 p. m., Adams
Building, Room 6.
Phones—Residence, 115; Hospital,
46; Office. 132.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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At
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Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
Steam Heated Centrally Located.
HOTEL NORTHERN
V. G. VANCE, Prop.
OSTRANDER BLDG CORDOVA, ALASKA
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1 Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room |
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Ohamberlain’s Auto Service
OHmNA - ALASKA j
\© ALASKA
\ “ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skapway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, vis INSIDE PASSAGE.
Bails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
May 11. ALASKA.May 22
May 16.ALAMEDA .May 27
May 20. NORTHWESTERN . May 31
Regular freight service ror Ketchikan. Juneau. Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives. S. S. Seward. S. S Seward, 5th; S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. Jtl
Cordova, 25th of each month. T
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY. T. J. TALLENT, I
General Agent Agent j
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co,
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S CO. ALASKA COAST CO. '
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL WATSON.June 4
ADMIRAL EVANS.June 11
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT .May 28
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Kptalla. Cordova, Valdez, Seward. Cook Inict points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
(Copper River & |
1 Northwestern Ry. j
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EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1916.
Three Trains Weekly Between Cordova and Chitina. jjl;
Four Trains Weekly Between Chitina and Kennecott. fi
if Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mondays, Thur4 fi
fi days and Saturdays. * if
fi Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays and if
f Fridays. if
if Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tuesdays, Thurs- fi
if days and Fridays.
if Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednesdays, fi
f Thursdays and Saturdays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice.
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Peeeenger Train* j^e- :•<
tween Cordova and Chitina.
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Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets ou sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska if
;i? Steamship Company building if
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I Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
i-i Superintendent Cordova Agent if
TAILORING
Cleaning and Pressing
Detmer’s Woolens for Ladies’ and Gents’ Suitings. Prompt Attention
to Remodelling of Ladies’ and Gents’ Suits. Reasonable Prices.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
W. H. GRAVES
Phone 130 Mickelson Building
WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in
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rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your ||
own? MS |j
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and g
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see if it can’t be arranged. sj
1 FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE I
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE
COAL AND WOOD
I ALASKA TRANSFER CO. 1
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Cordova and Anchorage
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse, and Household Goods
I Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone