The Cordova Daily Times.,
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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IS RUSSIA DOWN AND OUT?
Tin* probabilities are that Russia is down and out as a seri
mis factor on any front of the war. Internal rioting is in pro
gress on a wide and dangerous scale. No doubt it is much worse
than the cables describe it. In fact, ns the details trickle
through, it is evident that practically every step in the revolu
tion, and many of the succeeding episodes, have been accom
panied by disorder and fighting of a much more serious charac
ter than the cables described, ns the various events took place.
Confiscation of lands by the peasantry and destruction of
property which they cannot carry away is indicative of an un
dercurrent more dangerous* to organized society than the spo
radic rioting of groups of malcontents.
There is very little probability of the authorities being able
to curb the uprising at once. The signs are for a duration of thy
difficulties. While the authorities are struggling with internal
affairs the likelihood is that their grip on the army at the front
will be lessened, with desertions resulting and a melting away
of discipline, and none need be surprised if the Slav defense
along the whole line vaporizes and vanishes. Possibly a con
siderable part of it already has done so; the censors may let us
hear ybout it later on.
If Russia collapses? Then a much greater burden falls
upon the United States. Germany, with her eastern legions
freed to concentrate in the west, can and will strike terrible
blows. The Turks, undisturbed by Russian forces, may, with
the Bulgurs, sweep through the Balkans like a hurricane. The
outlook is anything but bright for an early pace or for the
United States to escape the heaviest penalties for her humane
adventure.
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MODERN KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
The shameful situation in East St. Louis and in other sec
tions in the country where the I. YV. YV. are fomenting industrial
disorder and seeking to embarrass the government, furnishes
a striking parallel to the notorious draft riots in New York in
1862. By order of President Lincoln, the writ of habeas corpus
was suspended at that time in an attempt to draft unwilling
persons into the army. This move was openly opposed by a se
ditious society known as the “Knights of the Golden Circle,”
which promoted a race riot in the metropolis lasting three days.
The colored population was made the victim of its assault, and
in this short space of time, several hundred negroes were
brutally killed and property amounting to over $2,000,000 was
destroyed. It was not. until the news came of the fall of Vicks
burg and Lee’s defeat at Gettysburg that the rioters lost faith
in the propaganda and the disturbance was finally quelled.
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Ttie Cordova chapter, American Red Cross, now boasts a
large membership. There is no finer way to begin a war than
by starting earnestly upon plans that will assuage its horrors.
The Red Cross campaign, therefore, is timely. Cordova will
be proud of the thought later on that she has a pocketbook
partnership in the hospitals of Europe and in the nurses who
come and go in their merciful work. One dollar is a small sum,
yet in the economy of the Red Cross it can be made to perform
miracles. The fee is made small for democracy’s sake. It is
assumed that every American who really wears the brand wants
to join, and that 1,000 small contributions to such a cause are
better than one large one. If you have not joined consult your
soul.
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That Han Francisco society organizing to resist the draft
recalls the great draft riots in New York in the ’60’s, when 1,
000 persons were killed and an immense loss in property was
inflicted. It was rebellion within rebellion, fierce and terrible.
But the draft continued; the nation, using the power inherent
in organized government, saved itself. The cowardice, or sel
fishness, or misunderstanding of governmental history and pur
pose, which raises puny hands to retard that which imperiled
society demands, may expect to be crushed ruthlessly, and with
no hope of the martyrdom in which fanaticism glories. No,
it’s a-case of shorf shift and the quicklime.
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Forehanded France is counting her coal and proposes to
prevent the laying in of heavy stocks to the hurt of those un
able to buy in advance. Perhaps .-this early harbinger of win
ter will warn us all that with oats at $50 a ton the horse that
draws the coal wagon is a liability in the liquidation of which
each of us will be assessed—but that doesn’t mean that a little
later on each householder expects to pay fur a horse with each
ton of coal that he buys.
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The regular army is a great enemy of long hair, and a lot
of chrysanthemum thatches from the football gridiron, as well
as a few thousand well-oiled and perfumed roaches from the
rustic districts, have been delivered over to thfe shears. This,
we opine, is itself a national value. The ^outli with his locks in
his eyes has been flourishing too numerously in the placid sun
shine of peace, plenty and feminine influence.
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Of all failings, weaknesses and crimes, ingratitude is the
worst. Ingratitude to friends is heinous; ingratitude to coun
try is criminal. Citizens who again and again receive the favors
of the state—and such favors are myriad—and refuse to confer
benefits in return, are ingrates without a mitigating excuse.
The fact that a certain proportion are built that way makes
necessary a coerced democracy; a conscription law becbmes ne
cessary.
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The Everett man who egged his wife and was arrested on
an insanity charge should have used stones. Such an external
application of eggs to a woman, with the large waste usually
due to inefficient marksmanship,Ss dissipation of national re
sources and the extravagance of irrationality. While standing
for sensible economy we also express pity for the fellow’s wife
whose yoke, no doubt, is greater than she can bear.
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King George hoeing spuds! Is it dangerous politics to ask
if the^ are Irish!
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Muny a slacker pleads conscience when he should plead
cowardice.
US NOTICE HH
We have just received a new 1 nc of Eress Materials,
Fiece Goods, Silks, Crepe de Chem and Ginghams. Also
Fretty Middy Blouses and Aprons.
:: Rolfe’s Store::
SAVE MONEY!
cometothe 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, et<j. We also *
carry a full line of mirrors plate glass and pFain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
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Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
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MODERN LAUNDRY |
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
An Up To Date Steam Laundry
a Experienced Capable Employes
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Clothes Thoroughly Washed and jV
Sterilized No Contamination U
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Out of Town Work'Given
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1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel j
WM. A. HESSE
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Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX f3. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN anil SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store
Calle may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Reetdence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
Ing).
Phones—Residence 116; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
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Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
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Office: Over Blum, O'Nelll't Store.
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DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
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DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
P. O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by AppoinWnent. 1
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JOS. MILLER
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Room 10, O'Brien & Simpson Bldg.
ROBERT SIMPSON
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
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Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
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.
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D.
Specialist In the treatment of
diseases and deformities of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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MTENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA
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E. F. MEDLEY.
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
i Room 1
Warns Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
| Office Open Evenings.
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When Ordering Job Work Don't
Think It Is Your Duty to Build Up
Concerns In the States, But Give
The People Who Are Paying
\Vages and Spending Their Money
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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LIQUORS
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CIGARS
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First Avenue and C Street
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP (S
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE JULY 22 30. AUGUST 7 15 23 31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
July 26 july 28th
August 3rd August 5th
August 12th August 13th
August 19 August 21st
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, j
Fast and commodious steamers tailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova Valdez, Seward.
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Inly IK.ALEMEDA. July 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latoucho, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
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 to received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY. S. R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
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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
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| NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
| Fresh Beef, Pork, Yeal, Mutton |
and Provisions
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g Particular Attention and Prompt 8ervlc« Given to ordera from ■$
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
I SMITH & GLASBRENNER, Props. §
Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
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Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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1 Foos Gas Engines | *
| 4 to 530 Horse Power |
General Electric Motors f
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
| Harmon Machinery Co Inc I
ji Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
CORDOVA, ALASKA
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ASK FOR THE “SUHLUON SERVICE" §
Sheldon Auto Stage Line I
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. g
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Saturdays. II
FARE $75.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. B
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS 8
I .ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA g