The Cordova Daily Times
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CORDOVA, ALASKA. Fl.'lDAY, JANUARY -M. 1916.
DESERVED TRIBUTE TO THE MAIL CARRIER.
()f all lli<’ men who have (lone tlieir part in the reclamation
of the wilderness of the North, none lias deserved so much at
the hands of government and people as the sturdy fellow who
carries the mails over the devious and ofttimes dangerous
trails of Alaska. And yet, strange as it may seem, this servant
of the communitv—this man who makes lite more endurable
for those who are penned in by ice and snow during the long
winters—generally has received scant remuneration and but
little appreciation. But it is worthy of note that, while we
are prone to grumble at the mail service, but few ol its many
shortcomings are chargeable to or blamed upon the man who
defies weather conditions and hardships compared to which
the published experiences of the so-called Arctic explores
make but tame reading. These men often encounter privations
and hardships which, were they published to the outside
world, would create amazement. And' yet they are taken as a
matter of course by the men who have learned to combat storm
and cold in the interest of the demands of a civilized eommuity
that it be kept in touch with the world; and thus in spite of the
fact that the letters and newspapers must he conveyed over
hundreds of miles of ice and' snow, over mountain passes and
wind-swept tundra, across dangerous streams and treacherous
snow drifts.
It is not that the residents ot Alaska an* an unappn'i
five people that the praises of the mail carriers are not more
often sung; rather is it due to the fact that we are a somewhat
undemonstrative people, taking for granted the heroic meas
ures that are undertaken in our behalf—but still impatient at
any criticism or lack of appreciation from outside sources
There is little doubt that should' occasion arise which would
precipitate criticism upon these men, as individuals or as a
class the whole community would be arrayed in their defence.
AVe all remember with pride the deeds of strength and endur
ance of our friends the mail carriers, and the many instances
in which individual carriers have defied death in its numerous
forms in the determination to he true to the trust contided in
them in the delivery of the precious mail matter under any and
all conditions. Maiiv a brave fellow has met death in this ser
vice, and it is sad to chronicle that even his name has some
times been forgotten. In some countries the deeds of these
uu-n would he the theme of poets and' historians. And it is not
at all unlikely that the inspired bard of some future time shall
vet sing tin* praise of these modest heroes in undving \eise.
A recent issue of the Nome Nugget contains a story of the
adventures of a mail carrier which may well take its place in
the annals of the postal service as an example of hardships en
dured and difficulties overcome in the line of duty that will
he ail inspiration t<> many, and which may do its share m secur
ing for this worthy elass of Unde Sam’s servants the full
recognition due them.—Iditarod 1 ioneer.
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If ITzybyszewsk should get Bindegeweheiitzuendung lie
would have a hard sick spell.
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Portunateh the cold weather or wind cannot affect the
cable service. It' they could' the newspapers of Alaska would
indeed be in a sorry plight.
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Groat Britain’s order to stop shipments of hospital sup
plies into enemy countries will be bad medicine if carried out.
The Red Cross will be heard from.
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The cold weather which we have with us is general. A
week or ten days ago interior Alaska was visited by a blizzard
as well as a heavy fall of snow, and dispatches from the States
tell of the suffering and damage that is resulting there from
the storms.
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The Railed States is approaching the stage of conscrip
tion. The plan of Secretary Garrison, which calls for 333 men
from each congressional district each year, will have to be
clothed in more charming habilaments if it tills the ranks by
voluntary offering.
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While preparedness advocates are planning to teach the
young idea how to shoot, there is another equally active ele
ment planning to teach the young idea how to observe inter
national law. Inoculation in youths of respect for “scraps o!
paper” is likely to prove excellent preparedness against
“scraps” of blood in the future.
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Down in the hysterical city of Washington they are still
talking of possible war with Austria, though the officials con
fess they do not know whether the Persia was sunk by an Aus
trian submarine, an Italian submarine, a sawfish or an inter
nal explosion. Thus it will bo so long as the national capital
is overwhelmed by the interests of the armament gentlemen.
It would be a great blessing if the city of Washington were
situate near the center of population, away from the pressure
of Wall Street, the Pennsylvania steel plants and' the various
other interests which are not disinterested in affairs which do
not interest the calm country at large.
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Regular freight service Tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
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or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
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ADMIRAL EVANS.January 28
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE 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 change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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1 Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
{Two trains every six days between Cordova and *•
Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making ^
connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving fi
from Seattle. |i
Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, i|
Mondays and Thursdays. 5| |
% Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays.
|j Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays, jp
pi Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays. jp
The above schedule subject to change without notice.
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular PesBenger Trains Be- £•
tween Cordova and Chitina.
j:j: Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets on sale it Depot or up town office, Alaska
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