The Cordova Daily Times1
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H. G. 8TEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1910.
THE REAL PIONEERS.
The old prospector, the sourdough pancake and the man
who siwashed it with the mercury 70 below are gradually yield
ing to the progress of civilization. Alaska will soon know them
no more. The last frontier will have disappeared with their go
ing and Grape-nuts and Uneeda biscuit will supersede the dead
ly flapjack. Could we write an epic on the modern hero he
would be portrayed as a man who had wintered on beans and
sourdough, and maintained that lamblike disposition so loved'
by the gentler sex. But it is impossible. Transportation is
driving all three to oblivion, and steam cars and automobiles
have superseded the dogsled and the musher. But the memory
of those hardy men, with an iron constitution and the assimila
tion of an ostrich will be written in letters of gold in the future
history of the territory. They were the real Alaskans. We of
the present generation are but spirits who surmounted every
obstacle that we might follow the trail they blazed. They have
lived their day, their work has been well done, and' their reward
shall be great. In days to come the man who can lay claim to
being a pioneer will have a greater claim upon his countrymen
than if he had fought the Indians and “varmints” of the great
west. He found a greater and worthier foe than these in the
bleak northland, and overcame him, with little thought of the
great victory he had won. The Alaska pioneer eclipses head
and shoulders the Boones and the Crockets of the Middle West.
Their work was child’s play in comparison to the trail blazers
of the old-time north.—Ex.
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IT IS VERY AMUSING.
It js as amusing as a bushel of monkeys to see all those
Democrats running about looking for plums. “Lame duck al
leys” have been established all over it seems; but the funniest
part of it is that they want the endorsement of Republicans for
their respective position—or plum they are looking for. As
though the endorsement of Republicans help them. If they
only knew that these endorsements can help them no more than
a single straw can help a drowning man, they would leave the
Republicans strictly alone. Moreover, it embarrasses a Repub
lican, since it is against his nature to meddle with other peo
ple’s business.
In our opinion, the best thing for the Democrats to do is to
run their own affairs—the government, and when the Republi
can party gets into power, the Republicans, we are sure will do
the same. But in the event the Democrats cannot attend to
their business, let them leave the plums alone. The Republi
can party is full of generous office seekers who would be de
lighted to pick the plums and handle the government affairs in
a businesslike way without the endorsement of Democrats.
They have been trained to do things proper, but they hate like
sixty to train others. They are selfish in that respect; we are
sorry to admit; but the truth fits better in this case; hence our
candid remarks.—Ketchikan Miner.
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THE DOOR NOT SHUT.
Peace probabilities are not remote. Lloyd George has not
by any means refused the proffered chalice, but asks for an
analysis of its contents before lie takes it. The outlook is not
at all bad. The attitude of the stronger English papers is pro
mising—they praise Lloyd George for not slamming and bolt
ing the door.
Lloyd George was careful to avoid in his speech any refer
ence to British purpose to crush Germany. Germany must get
it out of her head that she can humble the allies. The giant
antagonists are at locked horns, likely to perish together, if
either perishes. i
A peace based on a great draw, minus the omnipresent de
sires for revenge which a defeat will create for one side or the 1
other, is a desirable peace, and there are, thank heaven, pretty
good indications that it may be brought about. The world waits 1
hopefully upon the working-out processes that will end the '
menace of militarism on the one side and navalism on the other. 1
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Restitution seems about to succeed reparation as a peace i
basis. Reparation is, of course, impossible.
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The monkey language consists of only twenty words. We
have a deep sympathy for our unevolved sisters.
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How about that resolution for the new year? You have
but a couple of days in which to decide what it shall be.
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About a quarter of America’s population is attending
school, and occupies about a quarter of the average life. A case
of 25 per cent making 75 per cent 1,000 per cent better.
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Boston decides to remain wet by almost a two to one vote,
and the figures show a gain for the wets compared with last
year’s vote. The solemnity of existence in Boston probably de
mands a fluid of considerable depth in which to drown sorrow. m
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The Chinese government has renewed its fight against foot
binding, which is still practiced in the remote sections. When
that and' high-binding are wiped out, China will be bound to
make a better showing in the world.
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The argument made by General Scott in favor of universal
military service is almost unanswerable in the light of what has
gone before, and what is happening right now’ in Europe. One
would like to accept as final the arguments of a few who seem
to believe that the day of w ar will end forever with the close of
the European conflict, but experience tangles the syllogism.
We shall continue to have wars, in all probability, until the
hearts of men have been altered completely by forces which,
while in continual and progressive operation, are not yet
universal.
IDSINESS DIRECTORY
lordova’s Progressive Merchants end
Professions! Men.
HOTELS.
Alaskan Hotel.
Windsor Hotel.
Cordova House.
Manhattan Hotel.
GROCERIES.
The Blum, O'Neill Co.
Cordova Co-operative Trading Co.
CLOTHING.
W. Clayson.
The Blum. O’Neill Co.
Flnkelsteln & Saplro.
JEWELERS.
B. Osborne.
RAILROADS.
Copper River & N. W. Ry.
Chicago, Milwauke fk St. Paul.
LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES.
Cordova Power Co.
BARBER SHOP.
Alaskan Hotel Barber Shop.
AUTO SERVICE.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
Frame's Auto Stage.
Sheldon Auto Stage.
D COT A IIDAKJTO
Slater's Restaurant.
THEATRE.
Empress Theatre.
HARDWARE.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
The Blum, O’Nell Co.
BANK.
First Bank of Cordova.
DRUG STORE.
Northern Drug Co.
TRANSFER COMPANY.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
SALOONS.
The Horseshoe.
The Mecca.
The Mint
The Northern.
The Mecca, McCarthy.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Howard & Lund.
8TEAMSHIP LINES.
Alaska Steamship Co.
Paclfic-Alaska Nav. Co.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
Van, The Tailor.
LAUNDRY.
City Laundry.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
E. A. Hegg.
MACHINERY, Ac.
Harmon Machinery Co., Inc.
MEAT MARKET.
Northern Meat Market.
SUMMER RESORTS.
Mountain Inn, Alganick.
INSURANCE.
Northwestern Trust & Realty Co.
SECONDHAND STORE.
John Rawson.
PROFESSIONAL.
Dr. W. H. Chase, Physician.
Dr. W. W. Council, Physician.
Dr. C. L. Hale, Dentist.
Dr. Charles Dagget, Dentist.
E. F. Medley, Attorney.
W. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer.
Asa C. Baldwin, Civil Eng., Valdez
REAL ESTATE.
Geo. C. Hazelet.
TYPEWRITERS.
E. 8. Hewitt & Co., Juneau.
BREWING COMPANY.
Rainier Brew. Co., San Francisco.
INSURANCE
"IRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire in
ellable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London,
’hoenli, Hartford, Northern, Qlobe
.nd Rutgers, and others; all strong
loard Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
'asua'ty Company, and issue Fidelity
nd Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
Howard <S Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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Largest and Most Complete
Stock of
Candy, Stationery
and Toilet
Articles
Agents For
Victrolas and
Edison Phonographs
The Northern Drug Co.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor, [
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and 8URGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calla may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Reeldence,
Alaskan Hotel
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DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
I ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. 0. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES. DAGGETT
NORTHERN HOTEL BLDG.
Phone 200. Cordova.
Dental Office* Will be Ready About
January 1st.
Clir LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Ua
a Call.
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ARE YOU GOING TO THE
NEW YEAR
Masqurade Ball
SEE
Harry Van
FOR YOUR COSTUME.
Fancy and Character Costumes
Made to Order.
PUT YOUR ORDER IN EARLY.
PHONE 130.
Windsor Hotel -
L. Wain, Prop. t
Where You Get i
Comfort and Service. I
And the Rates Are Right. |
Cordova Alaska t
If
The I
MINT
Thos. Davis, Prop.
STRAIGHT WHISKEYS
IMPORTED WINES
KEY WEST CIGARS
BONDED GOODS
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
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One Visit
Will
Make You
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At
Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
Alaskan Hotel
Barber Shop
Baths at All Hours, Day and
Night.
Accommodations for Ladles,
ladles' Facial Massage and
Shampooing.
Razors Honed, Children's Hair
cutting.
when in McCarthy
You Will Find Your
Friends at
THE MECCA
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WINES, i!
LIQUORS
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First Avenue and C Street <• j
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
-COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
8AILINQ8 FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Steamer Watson About Jan. 3. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays i
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Steamers—President, Governor,
8^ATTI-E TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Franclaco and Los Angeles.Dally Except Sunday
San Franclaco and San Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska. ' ^
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\v\ ALASKA
\ STEAMSHIP CO. *
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Dec. 8.ALAMEDA Dec. 15
Dec. 16.MARIPOSA.Dec. 23
Dec. 24.ALAMEDA Dec. 31
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thla company reaervea th* right to change schedule of ateamera
without notice.
Ticket* on aale at up-town office Ataaka Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not bo received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing tlma.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
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Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due to Elec
trification, you’ll enjoy the comfortable ncceoin- ^
modations and you’ll like the little courtesies )n
cident to ‘Milwaukee’’ service.
S. R. HEDOE8. Agent, Cordova. Alas ka. Phone Tit
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
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FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA—Phone 85
CITY EXPRESS
And Transfer Company
STANTON & JOHNSON.
Meet All Trains and All Boats—Day or Night.
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PHONE 141.
OFFICE - - - OPPOSITE ALASKAN HOTEL
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME? |
Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in |
rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your jj
§ own? i
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CaU on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and i
see if it can’t be arranged.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN §
f Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
and Provisions
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBRENNER Props. 1