THE ALASKA
"There Is no reason why Portland
should not get a good share of the
Alaskan trade. The people of Alaska
look with favor on the possibility of
gaining commercial Intercourse with
Poitland. I am expressing no pre
judices. I am stating the feeling of
the Alaskan commercial men.” These
potCTit assertions came from the
lips of lit. Rev. P. T. Rowe, for the
past 20 years bishop of Alaska, head
of 21 Episcopal missions In the North
land, and who bears the distinction of
being more familiar with Alaskan af
fairs than any other man in the most
northerly province of the United
States. The bishop of Alaska is In
Portland, accompanied by his wife.
They have just returned from a trip
to the San Francisco exposition.
"I heard it stated in a meeting of
the Seattle Chamber of Commerce re
cently," continued Bishop Rowe, "that
there passed through Seattle every
year from Alaskan ports commercial
products aggregating in value be
tween $50,000,000 and $60,000,000. Of
this amount the fisheries alone supply
shipments valued at $25,000,000. This
figure is bound to increase, as Alaska
is just beginning to develop.
Country Is “Awakening.”
“I have watched the growth of
Alaska for twenty years and I have
discovered that it is just beginning to
justify the hopes that I have enter
tained for it for many years. The
building of the government railway
has started to open up the immense
territory of the southwestern section
—rich in possibilities, both industrial
and agricultural. The mines in the
region of Juneau are just beginning
a marvellous development, and the
entire country is awakening to its pos
sibilities.
“It has been estimated by managers
of the three largest mining properties
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in the Juneau section — Treadwell,
Juneau and Alaskan-Oastlneaux—that
they will crush enough ore In coming
years to send the United States $60,
000,000 worth of gold annually. That
figure Is based on the engineers' es
timates.
"Duo to the promise of prosperity
In the Juneau section the city has
Increased from a town of 2,600 in
habitants to more than 10,000.
"The building of the government
railroad has produced the town of
Ship Creek, or Anchorage, its inore
modern name. When the railroad was
first conceived there were but a few
hundred persons in the town, and now
Anchorage is a thriving city of 6,000
inhabitants, with plenty of substan
tial resources — lumber, fish, agri
cultural products, etc.—to insure a
steady and permanent growth.”
Long Trips Taken.
Bishop Rowe Is stamped with the
spirit of the north country. For 20
years he has battled with the north
ern winters, prosecuting the work he
loves and has been so successful
witjh. Every winter he starts out
with dog teams to make the round of
his mossion stations. Two thousand
miles by dog team every winter for
20 winters is part of the traveling he
has done in the interest of the Epis
copal church.
Last summer he completed a 9,000
mile trip over the entire Alaskan
country, going as far north as Pbint
Barrow, working among the whites,
Indians and Eskimos. He even went
to the Siberian coast.
Bishop Rowe claims Seattle as his
j United States home, although he has
headquarters in Sitka. The supplies
for the missions are purchased every
year and sent to Alaska from Seattle.
Bishop Rowe will celebrate the 20th
anniversary of his consecration to the
bishopric at the Trinity chapel this
morning at 10 o'clock. The clergy of
Portland and friends, especially resi
dents of Alaska who are in Portland,
are invited to attend.
The bishop and Mrs. Rowe will
leave tomorrow, for. Seattle,, where
they will sail for Alaska, — Portland
Oregonian.
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All the music of all the world—
Columbia IlecordB. E. A. Hegg,
Agent.
[FRANK WAT80N A BENEDICT
B. F. Watson, general agent for th<
Pacific Alaska Navigation Company
with headquarters at Seward, baf
stolen a march on his Alaska friends
He was quietly married at Seattle
last Sunday to Miss Margaret Mc
Connell of that city. The Times ex
tends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs
Watson.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
EXTRAORDINARY.
The Northern Drug Company wish
to nnnounce to the people of Cordova
and vicinity that right now it has
the lnrgest and most complete stock
of holiday goods ever shown in Alas
ka, consisting of articles that would
make useful and suitable Christmas
gifts. Among these will be found
Ivory Pyralin toilet articles, includ
ing ladies' and gentlemen's sets,
clocks nnd picture frames. Also n
very extensive line of Japanese novel
ties. Our stock of confectionery Is
fresh and most complete. These
sweets are put up In pretty boxes of
from one to five pounds. We also
carry candles in bulk, all fresh and
crisp. Cigars singly or by the box.
They are the best brands and make
fragrant smokes.
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Wanted — Position in hotel, road
house or camp as cook or take charge
of same. Apply at this office.
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All the Heal News in the Times.
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"Birthday* Instead of Christina*?**
Perish the thought Birthdays are
birthdays and Christmas Is Christiana.
How. then, substitute the one for the
other?
From the holy birth, a birthday to be
sure, but one calling for a general and
not an Individual celebration, gifts
have been given. Tue first were by the
wise men, remember.
If one Is happy he Instinctively de
sires to give. We cannot explain why.
but we know It la so. And though many
may be too unhappy or too self cen
tered there are none so poor that they
cannot give, and generously, of that
spirit which rankea "A Merry Christ
mas."
If through the year one sees what
one betteree would be acceptable to
hta friend, why not boy It, if It can be
afforded, and Instead of giving It on
the birthday keep It for Chrlsfmns?
There la real pleasure In all that per
tains to the season, even In the shop
ping. Try to put the spirit of It all Into
all you buy. That means Joining the
Spuga, so far as useless giving goes,
and receiving from the clerks Interest
and courtesy. ,
Gifts, large or small; cards or words,
money or love—nothing matters but
the spirit, the Christmas spirit.
No Santa In Germany.
Santa Claus has no existence In Ger
many. The gifts are received from
Kris Krlngle, a corruption of Christ
Klndlein. or the Infant Christ, “from
whom comcth every good and perfect
gift." They arc placed not upon the
tree, but upon the table beneath, to
signify that In bestowing upon us his
bounties our Saviour has In no way
diminished his own glorious beauty
Itb,Germany the Christmas tree Is nev
er denuded In the presence of the ehll
dren. It stnnds In the main npnrt
men! of the establishment from Christ
mas to New Year's eve and Is then
privately borne away by the older
members of the household.
Attorney R. E. Capers returned this
morning from a trip to Latouche.
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The launch Waif has returned from
Fidalgo Bay, where it took a pile
driver for use in building a new dock.
New assortment of Christmas
Ccards and letters, at Hegg's.
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F. A. HEGG, agent Columbia
Graphophones and Records.
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One-fourth off on fancy china at
Ihe Blum, O'Neill Co.
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Don’t overlook Fuller’s barber shop
Located at Alaskan hotel, not Cordova
House.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
I wish to announce to the Mothers,
Fathers and every friend of the kid
lies, that I have renewed my con
tract with the POST OFFICE STORE
to supply It with every kind of toy
made by my Brownies in my North
Pole Toy Shops.
Orders left there for dolls, books,
inlmals, guns, or anything you wish
eft in stockings-on Christmas Eve
vill be sure to reach me.
SANTA CLAUS.
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Jewelery, cut glass and watches.
)sborne Bros.’ Jewelery Store.
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One-fourth off on all cut glass at
he Blum, O’Neill Co.
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New assortment of Christmas
Ccarda and letters, at Hegg’a.
Empress Theatre
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1915. j
Pathe Weekly News, No. 64.
UNTIL DEATH DO US PART,
A Selig Two Act Drama.
RED DYE AND A NATURAL MISTAKE,
Two Biograph Comedies.
Admission 25 Cents. First Show 8 p. m. Sharp.
ARE YOU IN DOUBT ABOUT WHAT WILL ~~
PLEASE? IF SO, COME HERE AND Hand Painted and Fancy
How About a Nice Bag or L00K AT 0UE ST0CK Y0U WILL China' ^ °"' i
Suitcase? SEE SO MANY USEFUL PRES
ENTS THAT YOUR XMAS
WORRIES WILL BE I
OVER.
Some Very Pretty Pieces of
Cut Glass Still Here,
at 1-4 Off.
Gloves Are Alwavs Good.
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1 OUR SPECIALTY IS GIFTS FOR MEN. WE
CARRY THE LARGEST LINE OF
MEN’S FURNISHINGS
A Stetson Hat Makes a Nice IN ALASKA. Rockers, Big Selection, Always
Present ' a Welcome Gift.
Harts, Schaffner * Marx Styleplus Clothes. -• Augustine & Kyers' Candy, in
U10ines- Box or Bulk.
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We carry the largest and most com
plete stock of holiday goods in the city.
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Ladies Silk Hose, twenty colors.
Pin Cushions.
Fancy Bags.
Boudoir Caps, in fancy boxes.
Crepe de Chene Corset Covers.
Skirts.
Night Gowns.
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Plain and Embroidered Handkerchiefs.
Silk Scarfs and Veils. j
Silk Kimonas.
Fancy Bath Robes, in both silk and
wool.
Wool Sweaters.
Silk and Wool Tamoshanters.
Silk and Crepe de Chene Shirt Waists.
Japanese Table Sets.
Japanese Baskets.
Felt Comfy. Slippers, all styles and
colors.
Japanese Table Linens.
Ladies’ Silk Underwear.
Ladies’ and Gent’s Kid Gloves.
Jewel Boxes.
Men’s Combination Sets, including '
Hose, Handkerchief, Suspenders,
Tie, Arm Bands and Garters.
Manicure Sets.
Arm Bands.
Holiday Boxes.
Silk and Leather Collar Bags.
Special Boxes of Silk Hose, three and
six in box.
Men’s Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs.
Boston and Paris Garters, in special
boxes.
Men’s Bath Robes.
Tie Hangers.
Suspenders, in fancy boxes.
Silk Mufflers, plain and knitted.
Suit Cases.
Hand Grips.
Smoking Jackets.
The above is but a few of the many
articles that are carried in our stock
for the holiday trade.
Everything in Men’s, Ladies’ and
children’s ware carried in stock.
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Make Your Christmas Gifts Useful Gifts—Gifts ®
f: That Can Be Used and Full Value Received.
Ornaments Are Dustworthy and Depreciate in Value. £•
fi There is Nothing More Pleasing Than a Few Pair of
fi Jocks, a Couple of Shirts or Some Ties.
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if handkerchiefs, Ties, Hosiery, Hats, Shirts, Shoes, Sweat
if rs, Smoking Jackets, Gloves, Underwear, Suits, Grips, |§
if Suitcases, Toilet Sets, Ladies’ Wear. |j
We Have Special Inducements in Ladies’ Hose— I
|j Jilk, Silk Lisle, Cashmere.
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| THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.