The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
H. G. STEEL. C. H. WILCOX, C. H. SCHEFFLER, Publisher*
H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
__ C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1915.
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INTERESTING VOLUME ISSUED
REGARDING NORTHERN FLYERS
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4 4 A LASKA BIRD LIFE” is the title of a hansomely print
ed, cloth-bound volume, edited by Earnest Ingersoll
and publish by the National Association of Audubon
Societies of New York, a copy of which the Daily Times has just
received from the United States bureau of education of the Alas
ka school and reindeer service.
In his introductory remarks to the volume T. Gilbert Pear
son, secretary of the National Association of Audubon Societies
says in part:
This volume of Alaska bird life has been prepared for
free distribution among the people of Alaska. This has been
done in pursuance of the established policy of this association
to seek, by all available measures, to cultivate on the part of the
general American public a better appreciation of the value to
mankind of our wild birds and animals.
“In offering this account of bird life in Alaska, we have
attempted to furnish a general sketch of the subect, rather than
a scietific treatise. The greatest care has been taken as to ac
curacy. All of tin1 writers whose contributions are here com
bined, are given a certain uniformity, and are men of recognized
authority in their subject. The purpose primarily in view,
however, is educational; to give those who have an interest in
the animal life of their country additional knowledge, and to
attract to the subject the attention of those who, largely from
lack of information, have neglected what others have found to
be a delightful study.
“The mere enjoyment derived from knowing the birds, re
cognizing them by name, and observing the varying charac
teristics and habits of the different local groups and species, of
fers a satisfactory inducement for study and is an adequate re
ward, increasing as knowledge progresses. This alone might
well be sufficient reason for publishing and distributing a book
of this kind. The assoiation and the government have had,
however, an additional, and even a higher purpose in view,
namely to teach the pepole of Alaska, and especially the boys
and girls there, to understand and appreciate the very import
ant place which the birds of this country—or of any country—
occupy in the list of national assets.
“To impress this truth on the mind's of the American peo
ple, to teach those who are ignorant and encourage those who
are wise, and to form and enforce legislation tending to the
conservation of this valuable part of tin* nation’s wealth, is the
mission of the Audubon soieties. It is with that purpose in view
that this and other publications of the national association are
issued, and that its extensive work in the schools of the country
is carried on.
“It is greately to be hoped, therefore, that all of the teachers
in Alaska into whose hands this volume may fall will give seri
ous attention to it, and make use of its contents in their school
work. Examination will show that careful attention has been
paid by the editor to the diction, foreseeing that the book is
likely to be used in reading classes, as a source of material for
exercises in English composition, and in other ways therefore a
good literary style was desirable.
“Accompanying the colored plates, which have been made
by capable artists, with critical care for accuracy are outlines
of the figures, which a child may color with his paint brush or
crayons, either from a living bird, or from the potrait-plate.
No better way has been devised of fixing the colors of a bird in
the mind than this; and in many schools the coloring of these
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The territorial legislature is grinding away at the many
bills that have dropped into the hopper.
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Opening the Dardanelles has all the difficulties of op* ning
a can of sardines with a fork.
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The dispatches insist upon repeating that Italy is on the
“verge of war.” The longer Austria can be kept in a state of
suspense, the larger Italy’s division of spoils will In*.
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The construction of a new cannery at the ocean dock, an
other similiar industry to be started at Mile 52 and the building
of a large radio station at Mile 13 would iniUcnte that there is to
be considerable activity hereabouts this summer.
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The members-elect of the new council will take office next
Monday night and enter upon their duties with a full determina
tion to give Cordova a business-like and economic administra
tion of city affairs, thus fulfilling their anti-election pledges.
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About the meanest man in town is the fellow who attempts
to poison a dog in order to get even with its owner, and yet a
few cases of this kind have been reported. An application of
tar and feathers is none too good for the fiend who wrecks his
vengence on dumb animals.
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W bile the statement that Uoyds an* betting even monev
lhat the war will end by June 30 and two to one that it will be
over by September 1st is a favorable indication, it must also
be remembered that they are willing to gamble on any and all
things and only may be “hedging” on earlier bets laid on
peace being brought about this summer between the warring
countries.
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The order made by Judge Brown as to the manner in which
liquor licenses will hereafter be handled by the district court,
and which was published in full in yesterday’s Times, was read
with considerable interest by the public. Under his ruling we
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arc practically under local option, and a census is to be taken
and the people given an opportunity of deciding whether or
not they want any saloons in their respective communities.
I he local Chamber of Commerce has not only circulated
lists and secured the signatures of all parties in this section
who desire employment on the government railroad, when
actual construction begins, but also sent these names, together
with an appropriate memorial, to Secretary of Interior Lane.
Similiar action has been taken by other towns in the territory
and as a result the commission has announced that Alaskans
an* to be given the preference, when their services are needed.
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
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
DENTIST
Office in Adams Building
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Councellor at l aw
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA. ALASKA.
J. F. R. APPLEBY
CIVIL ENGINEER
Phone 4. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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THE ARCTIC
LUMBER CO.
Still In Business and Carry
LUMBER OF ALL
DESCRIPTIONS
And Building Material
Prices Made on Orders for
Material
THE MODERN [HONOR!
Phone 66
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FANCY FLANNELS AMD
STARCH WORK OUR
SPECIALTY
N. A. CLASEN, Prop.
By subscribing for The Dally Times
you are supporting a Cordova enter
prise.
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LAWRENCE BARRETT a mild
Havana smoke at all dealers.
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Fresn shipments of corn on the cob
at Kinney's.
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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For Sale
Four big groups of fine copper I
properties on navigable water on !
Prince William Sound. Large
amount of shipping ore in sight on
these properties and ore could be
taken out at once in from two to !
three places on each group to help
the expense of opening same up.
Prices and terms reasonable.
S. A. HEMPLE,
Valdez, Alaska.
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HOUSEBUILDERS
A T T E a T I 0 N
We make a specialty of Wall
papering, Kalsomlnlng, Painting,
Tinting and Sign Painting
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Hegg Bldg. C Street
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Private Boxes
For
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Parties
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
All Work Given Prompt
Attention
CHARLES GAME
V. A. SCHMITZ
PRACTICAL OPTICIAN
Office at
CORNER DRUG STORE
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MINT
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STRAIGHT WHI8KEY8
IMPORTED WINES
KEY WEST CIGAR8
BONDED GOODS
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
M. C. Thompson H C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thompson A Murphy, Props
Dealers In
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phons 107.
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fa.t and commodious steamers sailing between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, 8kagway, Cordova, Valdez and Seward via
INSIDE PA8SAQL
Sails frcm Mattie— Saits from Cordova—
April 6.ALAMEDA.April 15
April 12.NORTHWESTERN . April 22
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, 8. 8. Seward. 8. 8. Seward, 5th; S. S. I.atouche, 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 Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. 8. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL EVANS, March 25
ADMIRAL WATSON, April 5
Vl« 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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i Copper River &
I Northwestern Ry.
:: EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1915. 11
;: Trains leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave- I!
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;; Chitina for Kennecott— ;;
Tuesdays and Fridays V,
;; Kennecott for Chitina— :;
;; Wednesdays and Saturdays • ’
Chitina for Cordova—
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,, 1 lie above schedule subject to change without notice. ;;
freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. ;;
' 'ckets on sale at Depot or up-town office, Alaska ■■
|| Steamship Company building II
:: Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
;: Superintendent Cordova Agent :'
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Travel East
: OVER THE
“MILWAUKEE”
The Newest and Shortest Line to the East
Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
la iver, t e Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest
and wonderful development.
TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
The Olympian and **Ihe CJolumbian,,
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
niJTTK, milks CITY. SIOUX CITY',
MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE «nid CHICAGO
StrJSZ1*" rCKardi"* fareS* *rain 8ervice' reservations, etc..
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steamship Co. or Alaska' Coast S. S. Co !
Cordova, Alaska,
I City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Ml Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B C.
OR
Second Ave. and Cherry St., Seattle
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Cordova Power
Company
LIGHTS, WATER, PHONES
AND POWER
Office: FIRST STREET.
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