The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER COROOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
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H. G. STEEL, C. H. WILCOX, C. H. 8CHEFFLER, Publishers
H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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( '< )RDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, MAY, 17,1915.
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CORDOVA’S RAILROAD IS ATTRACTING
ATTENTION OF PRESS AND PEOPLE
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THE Statesman, of Boise, Idaho, publishes a dispatch fron
Washington, in which President Wilson is accused ol
failing to buy the Copper River railroad, as a part ot
its system of a government trunk line, because of the fear oi
muckrakers. It is also stated in this article that the Cordova
road is in fine working order; that it has a fine tonnage; that it
taps the finest sort of a mineral country, as well as being in a
position to tap the Bering river fields, while it states that the
Alaska Northern is not being operated, has no tonnage present
or in sight, and is generally a white elephant.
This criticism of the administration, as well as the state
ment of facts, is characterized by the Seward Gateway as “rub
bish” and “childish,” but those who are familiar with the con
ditions in Alaska are free to admit that the Copper River rail
way has the only tonnage route in the territory. The extension
of this line to the Bering River coal fields and the agriculture
and’ quartz properties of tin* Tanann valley would do more to
develop Alaska and its resources than any work now planned by
the Engineering Commission, the statement of our Seward
friends to the contrary, notwithstanding.
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MA.RITINE EXHIBIT AT SAN FRANCISCO
FAIR IS AN EDUCATIONAL FEATURE
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O THE thousands of visitors who throng the huge pal
aces of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
each day, a liberal education is accorded on maritime
affairs, because of the excellence of the judgment of the exhi
bitors, who have done everything possible to illustrate the
methods of water transportation.
The purpose of each of the steamship concerns participat
ing in the big show has been to exhibit ships. Never be
fore have so many models of vessels been assembled together.
They total more than twenty within the Palace of Transporta
tion, and others are scattered among the other palaces. All
are interesting and range from the ancient war galley of the
Sixteenth century, installed by the Japanese government, to
the and modern White Star liner Britannic, tin* latter repre
senting the last word in marine construction.
Everything pertaining to the navigation of the vessel is
at hand and as a reasonably high wall surrounds the exhibit
and shuts off view of the surroundings, it requires but little
imagination for the stranger to believe himself to be on board
a real ship. A quartermaster chosen from the numerous ones
employed by the company, is on hand and’ is prepared to an
swer all questions. The landlubbers are not slow to avail
themselves of the opportunity and many leave the navigation
bridge with a proud knowledge of natuical expression in addi
tion to a fair education concerning what’s what on a vessel.
Looking down from the bridge of the American, a huge
map of the United States, Mexico and Central America, down
to the Isthmus of Panama, is seen. The route of the steamers
of the American Hawaiian Company between the Atlantic and
the Pacific is shown, together with the names of the majority
of the fleet. This exhibit is one of the arguments on display in
favor of a larger and' better American merchant marine and
this remark is frequently heard from the visitors.
i lie Alaska oieamsiiip 10., with headquarters m ISeat
tie and operating to all parts of this Northern territory, has a
booth in the Transportation Building. Here is maintained a
regular information bureau in charge of a former resident of
Seattle, who has traveled in Alaska throughout the entire season
giving out attractive literature pertaining to the varied tourist
trips offered by this company. The booth is handsomely fitted
up with paintings and photographs of Alaska and exhibit of
agricultural products of the country and mineral specimens.
The aim of the company will be to make this the information
bureau on all matters pertaining to Alaska as well as an office
where reservations can be made for excursions trips.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company has installed' a
novel display to attract attention to its service between Pacific
Coast ports and Alaska. A big panoramic painting of Taku
glacier is in the background and in tin* foreground is found
a mass of wreckage and debris taken from the beach at Sitka,
the historic old town, en route to Skagway. Two Indians are
engaged in the manufacture of totem poles, baskets and other
curios and competent lecturers are on hand prepared to tell all
about the wonders of the Alaska trip.
Another score of models depicting the art of the ship
builder is located in the Palace of Machinery. This lias been
provided by the United' States Government and has been
moved from Washington during the exposition period. Here
are shown the models of several of the cruisers, battleships,
submarines, gunboats and also vessels in the service of the
Coast Guards.
The attendant in charge of the latter exhibit is a vetcrn
of the department which was until recently designated as the
He venue Cutter Service, and’ is kept busy througoui the day,
explaining the work of the department. Here is shown an in
teresting model of the ancient brigantine-cutter Dobbin, vdiieh
was one of the original vessels of the service more t* an one
hundred years ago. Another is that of the derelict destroyer
Seneca, one of the modern coast guard craft. This vessel is
shown as painted green, the color being used to notify all other
vessels of the identity of the destroyer. Several models of t h :*
earlier type of cutters with side wheels are also shown.
The model of the historic cutter Bear is the most interest
ing in the collection. This is a perfect model in every detail
and- the unusual feature is that the miniture replica of the
Arctic cruiser was built on board the Bear during its last cruise
to the Far North. The workman ship was wrought by Beaman
A. Eehnstrom, who labored during his spare time. When the
Bear returned to civilization, the model excited the admiration
of the entire department and it was decided to include it in tin
Government exhibit.
Ibis maritime education is supplemented by the observa
tions which may be made from the Marina, the road' skirting
the grounds for the exhibition along the bay. Only a few hun
dred yards from the beach is anchored tin* battleship Oregon
several of the torpedo boats, and passing the grounds are num
erous vessels entering and leaving the port. The marine fea
lures of the exposition are most significant, for the wonderful
achievement was brought into existence only because of tin
completion of tin* Panama Canal, which in its turn was built t(
serve tin* maritime interests of the nations.
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We all hope for the best, but only a few of us expect t<
get it.
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. 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
A. HEGG
PHOTOGRPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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LUMBER CO.
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ALASKA SILVER FOX 4 FUR
FARMS COMPANY
J. S. Sterling, Mgr.
FAIRBANKS - - . ALASKA
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Phone 66
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GOLD-COPPER
FOR SALE
A high grade Gold property, ten
miles from Valdez with several
hundred sacks of high grade ore
[ on the dump. This property ad
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eral veing of high tirade ore are
exposed on the surface of this
ground.
Also four groups of copper
properties on Prince William
Sound, adjoining navigable water,
j All of these properties could be
made producers with a small
I amount of money and for a party
who can open same up or can se
I cure the capital to do so, this is
an opportunity to make a fortune.
For prices and terms apply to
S A. HEMPLE, Valdez, Alaska
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Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skaqway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Kenai
Anchorage and SHIP CREEK, via INSIDE PASSAGE
Sails from Seattle— Sails from Cordova_
May 6 .MARIPOSA. May 16
May 12 .ALAMEDA. May 21
Regular freight service tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ella mar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. S. 3. Seward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 3. 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 8. 8. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND--ALASKA ROUTE
Next tailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL EVANS, MAY 5
ADMIRAL WATSON, May 15
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet polnta and Kodiak
laland.
Seattle-San Franclaco connecting with ateamera Yale and Ha
vard for Southern California Porta.
Schedule aubject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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I Copper River &
i Northwestern Ry.
;; EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1915,
Trains leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave- ! I
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;; Mondays and Thursdays 11
< > Chitina for Kennecott— JI
;; Tuesdays and Fridays •!
;; Kennecott for Chitina— !I
;; Wednesdays and Saturdays ;;
;; Chitina for Cordova—
: I Tuesdays and Fridays ;;
! I 1 he above schedule subject to change without notice. ; J
'■ Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. F
;; Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska ;;
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25 and 40 Watt Lamps.35c.
60 Watt Lamps.50c.
100 Watt Lamps.75c
250 Watt Lamps.$2.00
200 Watt, Gas Filled Lamps.$3.00
Office: FIRST STREET.