THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES I
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1914
THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL TO
BE CELEBRATED TOMORROW
III! DAY of days to the inhabitant of this planet, the
day looked forward to for thousands of years by longing
souls who kept crying: “ If a man die* shall he live a
gainf,, But no echo came back, until on that first Christ
mas Five the star moved out of its sphere and came and stood
over the manger where the young child lay, and from theether
above sounded down acclaims, “On earth peace*, and to men
good will,” and from far away the singing of invisable choirs:
“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and to man good
will.” Thus sang the hosts, tin* far offplanets and and the sol
emu stars set their golden axles to the mighty strain until the
universe was thrilled.
Then the thought was born that warfare and strife should
no more be the weapons of civilization; then the faith was
created that mankind is but a state* of transition and progres
sion, that the higher and truer his life is here, the better fitted
his soul will be* to meet the higher souls that .just beyond the
folding doors of death arc* waiting for him.
The progress of the race has been slow, for man is essen
tially of the earth earthly, but though the nations that claim
to be Christian nations arc* still selfish and often cruel; though
they still forge guns and fashion all degrees of engines of
death for land and for sea; though the world’s gifts arc* un
equally distributed and selfishness and often violence rules;
the tendency is upward and faith in God is growing stronger,
so that when once each year the* old refrain comes back: “The
Lord is Risen! Peace on earth, and to man good will,” more
and more voices join in the august anthem.
It is the day of days to the human race*; the clay on which
what before was but a hope*, became a reality, and heaven lias
grown so near that thousands are already dreaming that a
message is soon to come over the* wireless telegraphy of eter
nity telling that .just beyond all is peace* and music and praise;
that there the restraints that bend us round in this life* arc*
cast aside* and that there, with opportunity unhampered, the*
souls of men may begin to explore all knowledge under a
light that the rolling ages can never dim.
How, then, should mortals hail Christmas day7 Its ush
ering in should be* by ringing joy bells, with all the pomp and
circumstance of organ and choir should it be* hailed with
songs of praise and thankfulness its hours should be filled,
for it is the birthday of immortal hope and the* promise given
at its first coming was really to men the* putting away of all
that was common and unclean, and the putting on of immor
tality; the linking of his spirit with the spirits who dwell in
the courts from which death is vanished and whore the* study
of the; wisdom of God brings increasing joy as the* ages make
Christmas, above all others is the children’s festival. The
Babe of Bethlehem is itss chief figure. The story <Sf the star
and the Wise Men from the East has fascinated childhood
through the ages. The good St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, Kris
Kringle, by whatever name known, and his reindeer, like Abou
Ben Adliom, leads all the rest of the legendary lore of youth.
Here is a fairy tale that comes true year after year, generation
after generation, . And the nearer grown-ups conn* to a re
alization of the innocent and generous spirit of childhood tin*
happier must their Christmas be.
“Except ye become as little children.” This is the sea
son on which wo put aside tin* prejudices, the animosities, the
jealousies and the pettiness that we acquire with the years.
We renew our youth, we open our hearts (and pocket books),
and think of others rather than ourselves. Good wishes and
good will, translated into good deeds, bring a glow of unsel
fish happiness.
As the world grows older we are coming more and more to
expand our Christmas spirit of good fellowship and brother
hood throughout the year. Just as we are learing to ex
pand our religious spirit from one day to all seven. Nev
er has there been a wider and more general iiiterest in helping
one another upward. Never a more deeply felt responsibility
for our fellows. It has permeated our social life, our politics
and our business. Peace and good will are more truly and
broadly our ideals today than ever before. The spirit of
Christmas has made this progress possible.
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RECORD ALASKA TRAVEL IS
33WM1S J.X3N 303 Q3SIM0H3
STEAMSHIP MEN in Seattle are keenly alive to the pros^
pect for record-J^et^cing travel to Alaska during the
coining year.
Arrangements are already being made to handle an un
precedented number of tourists and there is no question that the
demand will tax the facilities of the local transportation com
panies.
Astute traffic men all over the country are looking forward
to a banner year in transcontinental travel. They are “hank
ing heavily” upon the attraction of the San Francisco Exposi
tion and even more upon the effects of Europe’s war.
Present indications are that that titanic struggle will last
lor an indefinite period. Lord Kitchner is quoted anew as as
serting his belief that it will not terminate for “three years.”
It may go on for a longer period, for the determination of
the opposing Powers to wage the conflict,to a bitter end seems
unchangeable.
As The Times pointed out when the struggle began, Eurdtff
will cease for a time at least, to be the mecca for the te^pu^
thousands who annually travel thence from the l nited Staffs.
Pleasure-seekers have no desire to intrude upon a Continent
bathed in blood and tears.
The annual exodus must go somewhere— and tin* chief at
tractions in tin* New World today are the San Francisco Ex
position, the Panama Canal and Alaska.
All have been liberally advertised in the news columns of
American papers and all are certain to attract thousands to the
Pacific Coast.
Because the 1 rip is extended, many will desire to visit ail
three of these places. A number undoubtedly will travel to
San Francisco via the canal and will wish to continue north
ward to Alaska through Seattle. This business is certain to be
extensive.
Ct equal importance will be the passenger traffic incident
to the construction of railroads in the territory.
(Jovernment employes will start moving in with the coming
of spring, construction crews will have to be transported and
pi any business agents undoubtedly will hasten Northward to
investigate the country with a view to investments of private
capital.
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9KATINK 13 FINE NOW
ON EYAK LAKE
The cold snap of last night has put
I he Ice on Eyak l,ako In prime con
1 it ion for skating. Parties who have
' eon trying it out suy that the skating
Is better than It was before the thaw.
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Our prices on Sugar and other staple
Croceries are always the lowest. Call
at our store and be convinced.
O’NEILL & SLATER Co.
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Month In and Month out you’ll be
money ahead if you use our groceries.
s. rlum & co.
raumamiiiflL umtbiUHT
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
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DENTIST
Office in Adams Building
ROBERT E CAPERS
Attorney at Law
General Civil Practice
Suite 3, Adams Block
CORDOVA, .... ALASKA
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counceilor at I aw
Room I
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
J. F. R. APPLEBY
CIVIL ENGINEER
Phone 4. CORDOVA, ALASKA
V. A. SCHMITZ
PRACTICAL OPTICIAN
Office at
CORNER DRUG STORE
If your shoes need Repairing, !
bring then to
RUDOLF
The Shoemaker
He does first-class work. Satis
faction guaranteed. Prices Rea
sonable.
Opposite Dally Times
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THE MODERN LAUNDRY
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STARCH WORK OUR
SPECIALTY
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N. A. CLASEN, Prop.
housebuilders
ATTENTION
We make a specialty of Wall
papering, Kalsomining, Painting,
Tinting and Sign Painting
Compare Our Prices With Corn
Competitors Before
Ordering
W M. WOLF
Hegg Bldg. C Street
If you were at the last
F I R E M EN’S
New Year’s Dance
You lmO^ j
A GOOD TIME
P There will he another
of tne same I
THIS YEAR
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CORDOVA, ALASKA
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The Leading Hotel of
CHITINA
OVERLAND
HOTEL
CHITINA, ALASKA
All Rooms Heated
CAFE and BILLIARD ROOM
A Large Parlor and
Ponding Room
H. T. STAFSHOLT >
PROPRIETOR I
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THE HOTEL
CHITINA
ENLARGED AND COMPLETELY RENOVATED '
SPACIOUS LOBBY —- STEAM HEATED
CAFE AND BAR
The Comfort Home of the Interior s j
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Proprietor Chitina, Alsaka
Holiday j
Merchandise i
NOW ON DISPLAY. j
We are ready for the Holiday Season with
an unusually large line of Christmas Gifts.
Here you will find the useful combined with
the ornamental, and such variety that it will
be easy to decide the perplexing question.
WHAT SHALL I GIVE THEM FOR CHRISTMAS
tt ^ne consists of Handsome Toilet Sets,
Hand Painted Ciiina, Cut Glass, Smoking Sets,
Percolators, Shaving Sets, Manicure Sets, Carv
ing Sets, Jewel Boxes, and many other appro
priate gifts that go to make
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EASY
Make your selections now and we will re
serve them for you until Christmas.
WILL THERE BE A VICTROLA IN YOUR
HOME THIS CHRISTMAS?
Northern Durg Co.
£HE CORNER DRUG STORE j
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AT A SK A steamship
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Fast and commodiou* steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez and 8eward via
INSIDE PASSAGE.
Saila from Seattle— Salle from Cordova—
December 16 . ALAMEDA .December 24
December 24 ..MARIPOSA.January 1
Regular freight aervice for Ketchikan, Juneau. Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglaa, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez and Latouche. Explos
ives, 8. S. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; S. 8. Latouche, 15th; S. 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
Facific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE •* . .
Next sailing from Seattle will be on y ,
DECEMBER 25th
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.
ALASKA IKANSFliH ('()., Local Agents
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! Copper River & 1,
Northwestern Ry.
; EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 24, 1914.
Trains leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave
nue—
; Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Chitina for Kennecott—
Tuesdays, Friday:? and Saturdays.
Kennecott for Chitina—
; Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
Chitina for Cordova—
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
I Ik* above schedule subject to change without notice.
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska
Steamship Company building
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Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova Agent ••
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OVER THE
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Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
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TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
The Olympian and “The Columbian”
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
HUTTK. MILKS CITY. SIOUX CITY.
MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE and CHICAGO
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations, etc.,
call on or address
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steamship Co. or Alaska Coast S. S. Co.
Cordova, Alaska,
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
443 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B C.
OR
Second Ave. and Cherry St., Seattle
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Company
LIGHTS, WATER, PHONES
AND POWER
Office: FIRST STREET.
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