The Cordova Daily Times
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COWDOVA, ALASKA, WKDNKSDAY, DKCKMKKR 2!), 1
IN THE INTEREST OF PEACE.
A great many English—born and German—born men in this
country are* impatient that the I niteel State's de>e*s not take a
deeieled e*ourse in favor of their respective* cemntrie-s. rlhis is
due*, no elembt, tee that attribute which att;eche*s te» !i groat many
pceeple* whet have decieled views and whet with a little practice
ge*t to think that people who do not entertain their particular
vie*\vs must be e*itber prejueliceel or becking in e*l<*ai' reasoning
powers.
Both England and (b*rmany have* been repeate*elly violat
ing internaliona hews since* the* first months e>f the present war.
The Enitoel State's could have found full justification for a
se*rious misuneferstanding with each or both of them, ami the*
reason it elid not was not because etf fear or involveme-nt in
trouble, but in the* interest of peace and neutrality, which the
Pre*side*nt proc1aime*d whe*n the war burst upon the* worlel.
As we* think l>ack a little this country is not under any
particular obligations to e*ithe*r power. In our greuit Civil war
we Intel plenty of reasons for declaring war upon Great Britain.
hi our war with Spain every American soldier killeel was
kilh'd by a German bullet fireel from a German made gun.
For a full century all western and southern Europe has
liee'ii unloading her paupers, criminals and lunatics upon us.
We have* takeui care of the lunatics, given the* poor honest
employment, and e*ducated their children and have hanged a
few e»f the* criminals. The greatest menace* that threatens us
today is an organization e»f criminals, ninety out of every
humired of whom ne*ve*r had a decent suit of clothing eir
enough food te> e*at until they we*re supplied by our country.
In our international ele*alings with the* eilel worlel we have
Ice>|»t all our contracts; since the present war be*gan through
the generosity of the American people, American hospitals and
relief stations have* boe*n established in half a dozen ceiuntries
of Europe*. The American Red Cross is on every battle line*
in Europe. Moreover, it is the expectation of every thoughtful
man in this country that our country will be taxed to the limit
by the* wave* of impoverished men, women and children from
Europe* that will sweep in upon us when the* great war closes.
The* American hope is that because of the* course* pursued
by the American government and people, our country will have
peculiar influence when the terms of peace come to be* con
The thought is that we are strong enough to be patient
•with those who beyond the sea are suffering much.
The war lias taught us the need* of being better prepared
for war, because we have learned that some of the nations be
yond the sea do not regard their most solemn covenants when
the war horn is blown.
The United States, because of its superior blessings, is
under especial obligations to try to keep the world at peace, for
all tin' accompaniments of war are brutal and while the his
tory of tile world is mostly made up of the history of wars, ex
cept in isolated cases they have accomplished nothing for the
good of mankind.
Our country is devoted' to peace; we hope that in the next
few months a policy will be inaugurated which will begin to
enable ns to command the peace of the' world.
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When the bells ring New Year’s eve at Eagle Hall it does
not signify that there is a conflagration—simply the local fire
men ushering in the new year at their seventh annual ball.
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It is most satisfying to know that tin* Mother Lode Mines
Company plans the installation of a mill next spring, for the
economic development of their mine on McCarthy creek. This
property is said to contain a large body of high grade copper
and the shipments of ore already made average from 67 to 70
per cent copper.
“How Dry I Am” is a hymn that will soon be sung in
Seattle and other Puget Sound' cities with a deeply soulful ex
pression, and not as heretofore as a parody upon things that
are not. “It’s a Long, Long Way to California When Wash
ington Goes Dry” begins to have a genuine heart interest in
the Spirit City.
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ll Secretary Lane’s development board for Alaska be
comes a reality what a God-send it would be to the people of
this northland if the postal service of the territory could be
turned over to its members, all of whom are to reside in Alaska
and would undoubtedly give some consideration to the effi
ciency of the service, instead' of trying to run it on the “penny
wise pound foolish” system.
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Juneau made application to the postoffice department for
a city mail delivery service, but the request was turned down
by the first assistant postmaster-general, who says that an in
spector made an investigation and found the conditions not
favorable for the institution of the service. Are we never to
hear the last of the recommendations made by that man Neil,
whose activity in all things affecting Alaska and its mail ser
vice reminds one of the proverbial rat.
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H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
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Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug 8toro.
Call* may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Realdenoe,
Ala*kan Hotel
DR. 0. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adam* Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adam* Block CORDOVA. ALASKA.
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
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Attention
CHARLES GAME
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
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STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodtuue steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Skaqway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
December 21.NORTHWESTERN.December 29
December 30.ALAMEDA.January 8
Regular freight service Tor Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas. Cordova. Eltamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives. S. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; S. S. Latouche, 15th; S. 8.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reservis the right to change schedule of steamers w
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.v
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND -ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
SDMIRAL EVANS.January 7 '
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.January 15
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.
ALAKKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
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| Copper River &
|| Northwestern Ry. I
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Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and jf
| Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making if
| connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving if
if from Seattle.
|; Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, |
:+ Mondays and Thursdays.
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fi Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays. if
• fi Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays, fi
| Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
if The above schedule subject to change without notice, if
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessenger Train* Be- £•:
:Ji tween Cordova and Chitina.
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if Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. jf
if Tickets on sale at Depot or up-town office, Alaska if
if Steamship Company building if
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I Cile1) C:>rser S. R. Hedges
if Superintendent Cordova Agent if
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