The Cordova Daily Times
Entered at the Postoffice at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
~ CORfrOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1917.
. SECRETARY LANE’S GREAT ERROR |
Secretary of the Interior F. K. Lane, recently authorized ,
a statement pointing out the importance of the early completion
of the government railroad in Alaska to help the United States
meet the burdens of war. The statement reviews the past work
of the commission in full, and the following paragraph is con
tained in the document:
“The importance of immediately completing this railroad
can more readily be appreciated when it is seen that the navy
could then be supplied with fuel on the Pacific coast, without
having it shipped across the continent by rail, thus releasing
thousands of cars for the transportation of war materials and
food; and would also release_the opean tonnage which is now
required to carry from the states practically all of the coal con
sumed by the mining, fishing and other industries of Alaska.”
Finery one wishes to see the railroad develop to the fullesf i
extent the resources of Alaska, but the paragraph quoted con
tains several errors which should not be allowed to go unchal
lenged. For years the argument was set forth that the coal
should be utilized by the [teople and empire builders of the Pa
cific, but it was withdrawn from entry, and to date no parties
have been found willing to tak<? a lease under the narrow and
stringent regulations suggested. Instead of releasing thousands
of cars it might properly be said that it would release thousands
of tons of foreign ships which have been nsed to transjmrt the,
coal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the statement that it
would release the ocean tonnage now required to carry from
the states coal consumed in Alaska is quite incorrect, as all of
the steamships, railroads and large mines are burning Califor
nia oil, and will continue to do so.
It is also news to us to know that practically all of the coal
burned in Alaska comes from the states, wherein the correct
statement would be that the greater portion of all coal burned
in Alaska is shipped in American steamships from Canadian
coal mines. As to releasing any such steamship, that is entire
ly out of the question, as the Alaska railroad commission ex
clusively uses the U. S. transport Crook with various hulks for
transporting, and following the construction period it would
not be a profitable investment for such steamships to continue
to operate to and from Anchorage, in fact, their operations at
the present moment is not profitable. Neither is it likely that
tlmv ,ir<> intoroktoiI to flip «liwhtpst dpirrpp in tlm trnnsruirtino
of the coal, chiefly because the principal consumers of any fuel,
and particularly those specified by Secretary Lane, are located
in southeastern Alaska, and these various jaunts, Skagway to
Ketchikan inclusive, are considerably nearer to Canadian coal
mines than they are to Anchorage or Seward, and even if the
ships should no into the t * Uey oert-»ii>>y “-*■*- * O* rac
ing encouraged to do at the present moment, but quite to the
contrary, everything possible is being done to discourage them
in their Anchorage traffic, they could not possibly handle the
coal, nor could they compete with the cost and rates from Can
adian coal mines to the most populous districts of southeastern
Alaska, which means a water haul ranging from 400 to 800
miles, Ketchikan to Skagway, inclusive, as against a distance
ranging from 800 to 1300 miles, Anchorage to points in south
eastern Alaska.
Instead of any steamship being released, it means that the
government has got to put on additional steamships to operate
with the transport Crook, as well as, from the present outlook,
mine the coal itself and then endeavor to find a market from
Prince William Sound to Dixon’s entrance, inclusive, displac
ing California oil and Canadian coal.
Secretary Lane and his staff are to be commended for the
publicity being put out, but writing press dope in Washington,
D. C., is a pretty serious matter unless the writer knows his
Alaska from end to end. The marketing of this coal is greatly
to be desired, but as Secretary Lane is now finding out, it is an
extremely difficult matter of accomplishment. For ten years
all the Washington bureaus have been fooled by one Gifford
Pinchot, and the difficulty now faced by the secretary of the
interior in finding persons to lease the coal, adopting methods
whereby it cun be laid down at the docks on the sea coast of
the railroad at less than present rates, then finding carriers to
transport it to other parts of distant Alaska and finally getting
a market, after displacing California oil and Canadian coal, are
tasks which would make Hercules consider for a long time be
fore making the attempt.—Ex.
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WHERE THE TRUTH ABIDETH NOT
The Cordova Times takes the Prospector to task for stat
ing that but one train a week is run over the streak of rust con
necting that city with the interior, and advises us to stick to
the truth when mentioning the innumerable resources of our
neighbor of copper fame. For which we are truly sorry and
tender our humble apologies, but were informed by a business
man of the interior that such was the case, and published it as
a matter of news and boost for the trail. Therefore we wish to
inform the readers ot this univei’sal disseminator of pabulum
that sundry and divers trains are running from Cordova to
Chitina; but if you want to make fast time to Fairbanks take 1
the auto way to the interior. The trail is in better shape than f
lor years, and the only kick that has been brought to our atten
tion of late is that the stages go so fast that passengers have dif
ficulty in distinguishing the scenery.—Valdez Prospector.
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The Daily limes has had the pleasure of reviewing a
r copies of Hopewell Splinters, a semi-monthly maga
zine of considerable merit, published by and in the interests of
the employees of the duPont de Memours & Co., at Point City,
Virginia. It ranges in size from fifty to a hundred pages, is
filled with clever pen sketches, and its managing editor is L. S.
Bitner, formerly connected with the Copper River railway and
the Bonanza mine at Kennecott.
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* Cordova is making a most creditable showing in the regis
tration of ^,s young men under the selective draft, and in pro
portion to its population will offer more recruits for Uncle
Sam’s new army than any other town in Alaska.
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Fvery incoming train from Kennecott is bringing larger
shipments of copper ore, one of the munitions of war. Cordova
is also sending out large cargoes of sea food on every steamer.
City Bakery and Dairy Lunch
THE STAFF OF LIFE FRESH EVERY MORNING
BIG VARIETY OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND FANCY
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED
AT ALL HOURS
FRESH CAKES EVERY DAY
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OUR COFFEE, WHICH
IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE MADE
_ SAVE MONEYI
come TO THE BARGAIN STORE
And see what we have in the line of workmen’s clothing,
beds, mattresses and canvas goods of all kinds, tents and
shovels, kitchenware, furniture, stoves, etc. We also
carry a full line of mirrors—plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
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Experienced Capable Employes
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SERVICE
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Out of Town Work Given
Careful, Prompt Attention
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8 Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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DR. W, H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Offlca over Cordova Drug Store
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Alaekan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHY8ICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordovs
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing).
Phones—Residence 116; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
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DENTIST
* Specialty, of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Nelll’e Store
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
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DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block. ,
Phone 200. , Cordova,
1*. O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground
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HUBBELL & WALLER
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Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE, j
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
ByeClJtlTJn Ur u UttinivuL ut
diseases and deformities of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
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JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL. i
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PATENT SURVEYSi
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA \
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E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law. i|
Room 1
'dams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
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SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get I"
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right. |
Cordova Alaska |
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First Avenue and C Street J fl
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W* ALASKA
\ STK AMSIII V CO.
Fast and commodious steamers tailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Aug. 1 . MARIPOSA . Aug. 11
Aug. 4.NORTHWESTERN.Aug. 16.
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouehc, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thle company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notlcs.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggags
or freight will hot be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRAgy, S R HEDGES,
General Agant Agent
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP ©
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE AUGUST 7-16-23-31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
August 12th August 13th
August 19 j August 21st
August 27 August 29
September 4 September 6
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Steamers President, Governor, Admirals Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Parts of the United States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building.
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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
j NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
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| WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
\ Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
| and Provisions I
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Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to order, from §
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
[ SMITH & GLASBRKNNKIt, Props. §
Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
Foos Gas E ginfcs 1
4 to 530 Horse Power
General Electric Motors . ^
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels |
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
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Harmon Machinery Co Inc 1
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting |
CORDOVA, ALASKA |
ASK FOR THE “ SHELDON SERVICE " 1
Sheldon Auto Stage Line I
Twice-a-Week Service, Chiliua to Fairbanks. jj
Cars Leave Kaeb Fmt Tuesdays and Fridays. §j
FARE |75.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. P
ton further information adurps* fpl
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA I
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