The Cordova Daily Times
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~ CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, Al'dl'ST 7, 1!>17. |
KERENSKY, THE PATRIOT
The startling success that tin* young Russian war minister
lias achieved is without parallel in modem annals. And yet, as
one ponders his announced policies and his striking personality,
it does not seem strange that he should he able to impress his
countrymen with the wisdom ot his convictions and the abso
lute sincerity of his purpose. Kerensky is not a demagogue.
He is essentially a patriot of the highest order. His wonderful
opportunity to serve Russia came not ot his own choosing, hut
because Destiny marked him as the man to lead his suffering
compatriots out of the darkness into the light. It is always so.
Once to every nation comes the momenot to decide and invari
ably’ihere appears upon the hazy horizon an o' shadowing
personality — and emissary of humanity — so|^ great sou!
who has been ordained to speak for his people,jJ when hi1
summons they come, and where he leads tlipy fjf ^witli 11,1
plicit confidence. Thus it is that nations are bo^^”
In quoting from Kerensky’s address to tlH\uongress of pen
Rants’ delegates recently, we leave it to the reader to decide
whether or not his remarkable words breathe tile inspiration ot
the true patriot:
“Soldiers, sailors, officers, T calk upon you to make a last
heroic effort. I am your servant. Help me to show the world
that the Rusian army is not a demolished temple, but that it is
strong and formidable, capable of making itself respected and
of defending the free republic of democratic Russia.
“It may appear strange that I, a civilian, who was never a
soldier, have undertaken the heavy task of restoring discipline
in the army, but 1 have accepted it because I understand that
this discipline is based on honor, duty and reciprocal respect. 1
have never known what this discipline is, hut nevertheless T
propose to introduce an iron discipline into the army, and 1 am
sure that I shall succeed. This discipline is necessary, not only
• at the front, but also in the interior of the country, in order to
bring the liberty that has been won into the constituent as
sembly.”
And then, in speaking to another delegation, lie stated the
following:
“As long as I am minister of war no attempt at a counter
revolution is possible. I shall .serve the people to the last drop
of my blood. We have announced to the whole world our desire
for peace, not because we are powerless, but because we have
confidence in our strength. Our new regime has for its aim
complete union with the allies.” •
In the above superb language the young Russian patriot
declares himself to be the servant of his people. Who knows
but that he will yet prove to be their saviour?
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UPRISING OF THE FARMERS
It would not be at all surprising to see the fanners of the
country organize along political lines and present a solid front
in the next campaign. North Dakota lias already pointed out
the way and the farmers of that state have taken rapid strides
in that direction. They elected a governor last fall by a plur
ality of 67,000 votes in a total of 110,(MR) votes cast. Recently
they elected a congressman on the same issue, and he goes to
the national capital to represent the interest of the farmers and
nothing else.
This success has been due to the fact that the rural citizens
cut loose from the old political parties and effected an orgnniza
tion of their own, called the Farmers’ Non-Partisan League. It
has a corps of organizers that cover the state in seven hundred
Fords and keep ‘‘lie league in first class fighting shape. The
league is in favor of state owned grain elevators and the exemp
tion of improvements from taxation. It also advocates that
slaughter houses and railroad terminals be operated by the
state. On this platform the farmers have not only been success
ful in electing a governor and congressman, but have captured
all the other state offices as well. Their activities have com
pletely demoralized the old line parties, and the new organiza
tion promises to control affairs within the state for a long time
to come.
A political revolution of some sort or other has long been
expected in the country, but it was thought that such a move
ment would most likely spring from another source. Labor
has been threatening to do this very7 thing for a number of
years, but the farmers have the jump on them now and it will be
interesting to watch developments. The daily press, the rural
free delivery, the telephone and the automobile have accom
plished wonders in the rural regions and the farmer is begin
ning to “feel his oats.’’ He will bear watching, for once lie is
able to perfect his organization it will be an easy matter for him
to dictate the political policies of the nation.
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Two hundred thousand backward and vacant lot gardens
in Chicago will soon be coming into bearing. It is estimated
that one-fourth the vacant laud in the city, approximately 8,
000 acres, was put into cultivation in response to the president’s
appeal for food production. Chicagoans, who always have com
plained of being at the mercy of South Water street, ought not
to want for green stuff this year, and real green stuff, too. ()r
dinarily by the time the garden product passes through all the j
hands it goes through in getting from the garden to the kitchen I
it is so wilted and sad looking as to dishearten the housewife.
Indeed it will be a delight for her to go out and pick her vege
tables from the garden.
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“The papers were placed on secret file.” This sentence
appeared in the announcement of the filing of the Wingfiehk
divorce in Reno, Nev. “Secret file"*’—a reservation for the sin
ful rich, a hiding place for life’s frivolities, a ridiculous re
sponse to vanity’s little hesitancies and to pride’s fears. Amus
ing, is it not, to witness a great state pandering to erring pas
sion; to witness human beings struggling to escape from their !
own traps! . _ ■
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Luther Burbank has an inflamed appendix which, for some
reason, the doctors have not decided to remove. There were
bygone days in which no such restraint would have controlled
the knife. Surgery in recent years has been growing more con
servative. Careful diagnosis now is insisted upon, and men of
better education are at the helm of surgical affairs. Which is
why Luther retains his swollen organ.
Wflft NOTICE
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We have just received a new line of Dress Materials,
i Piece Goods, Silks, Crepe de Chene and Ginghams. Also
Pretty Middy Blouses and Aprons.
:: Rolfe’s Store::
City Bakery and Dairy Lunch
THE STAFF OF LIFE FRESH EVERY MORNING
E G VARIETY OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND FANCY
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED
AT ALL HOURS
FRESH CAKES EVERY DAY
V. 3 MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OUR COFFEE WHICH
IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE MADE :: ;• :: ::
SAVj; MONEY!
come TO THE BARGAIN STORE
Ai 1 see wliat w<* have in the line of workmen’s clothing,
l.n's, mattresses and canvas goods of all kinds, tents and
shovels, kitchenware, furniture, stoves, etc. We also
eairy a lull line of mirrors plate glass and plain.
THE NORTHERN BLOCK
First Street
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwestern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies
Agents for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
Alaskan (Srill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
. Service The BEST
Bjxes For Large Or Tray Service
Smalt Parties Our Specialty
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• SAFETY FIRST
j MODERN L UNDRY
F. A. Jones, Proprietor
: An Up Io Date Steam Laundry
| Experienced Capable Employes
| SANITARY
Clothes Thoroughly Washed and
Sterilized No Contamination
I SERVICE
Quick Work - Reliable - Courteous l
Out ol 1 own Work Given
Careful, Prompt Attention
‘ PHONE 66
WE AIM. TO PLEASE fi
1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel
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ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING
Done At the TIMES OFFICE and
Delivered when promised
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 9. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. COPDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND 8URGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
lug).
Phones—Residence 116; office 132.
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DR. C. L. HALE
B E N T I S T
Z Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's 8tore.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
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DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICE8
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova,
_ P. O. Box 186. Alaska.
— Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
| Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted, Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. 8. 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 deform Itlea of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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PATENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor.
VALDEZ . ALASKA
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
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- Vdams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
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SMITH & McCONAGHY
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] PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
1 Cor. Front and B Streets.
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1 Office Open Evenings.
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You (Jet
Comfort and Service.
And the Kates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska i
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious ateamera .ailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez. Seward
Aug. 1 . MARIPOSA . Aug. 11
Aug. 4..... NORTHWESTERN.Aug. 16.
Sail from Cordova seven flays Inter.
The freighters Cordova, La touche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserve* the right to change schedule of eteamera
without notlca.
Tickets on tale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
calling time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP @
ADMIRAL LINE
BAILINGS PROM SEATTLE AUGUST 7-15 23-31
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
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Southbound Westbound
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.
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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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j NORTHERN MEAT MARKET 1
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
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| Fresh Reef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
I I anil Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to orders from •$.
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND 1
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBRENNER, Props. §
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
| Foos Gas Engines I
| 4 to 5C0 Horse Power
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General Electric Motors g
Roebling Tramways
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors |
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| Harmon Machinery Co Inc |
! Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
CORDOVA, ALASKA
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ASK FOR Till- “SIIFU ON SERVICE " 8
Sheldon Auto Stage Line |
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. f|
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Fridays. II
FARE $75.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. B
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADHRFS* gl
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA ALASKA H