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Cordova, alaska, Saturday, February it jgjjT
REAL CONDITIONS AT ANCHORAGE.
In the recent interview given out by Secretary of Interior
Lane, in regard to the moral comfit ions at 11 is government
town of Anchorage, the statements made do not jibe with tlio
facts. Ho stated that the jail at Anchorage was empty and that
the federal officials had not found it necessary to make many,
if any, arrests. According to the deputy marshall of that place,
who recently passed through Cordova, then* has not been less
than ten persons confined in the bastile there at any time
during the past six months, and only the other day the press
dispatches informed us that Secretary Lane Imd ordered the
sale of all town lots cancelled that were owned by parties
convicted of bootlegging at the railroad terminal, tin* lots to
revert to the government. Nothing is said as to what will he
done with the money paid Uncle Sam for this property, hut the
presumption is that the government will keep it. The Times is
not criticising this action, as it believes in a strict enforcement
of the law or a contract, hut it would like 1<> know the real
truth about conditions at Anchorage.
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AN IGNORANT EXPLOITER.
A citizen of Juneau recently received a letter from tin*
manager of an eastern tourist agenev, in which the agent 1
referred to Cordova as the capital of Alaska, and naively
remarked that, although Cordova was not accessible just now
(ice blocked, we suppose), it could bo reached next spring. And
the tourist conductor then resolved herself into rhapsodies
over this dear, great country, and how she proposed to bring
many parties to Alaska the coming season—provided the dif
ferent towns would make a potlatch for her use and behoof,
in return for the benefits to be derived from the bunches and
flocks of travelers which she would personally conduct hither.
’Twas ever thus. This person, who evidently knows nothing
about Alaska, desires to exploit it in her own interests; but a
bonus “listens ’ good to her. Of course, the different towns
will fall all over themselves in their haste to make the lady
conductress a donation. To the average easterner, Alaskans
are supposed' to be easy money, we presume, and here was sup
posed to be a golden chance to get a few easy dollars. We
would not discourage enterprise, but it is admitted that this
is a little rank. People of the east, or south, or elsewhere, will
come to Alaska, of course and see it for themselves, and if is
to he hoped that they will not fall into the hands of ignorant
conductors or conductresses such as noted herein.—Juneau
Empire.
“BOY OFFICERS” IN ENGLAND AND ELSEWHERE
Rightly, a Seattle editorial writer differs from those Eng
lish newspapers that are “viewing with alarm” the practice of j
making army officers of young men. The Seattle writer rests
his case on behalf of the so-called “boy officers ’ by referring
to General Arthur McArthur, who was only twenty yours old
when ho commanded a battalion in the Civil war.
The careers of many more youthful officers could have ‘
been cited if the Seattle editor had been disposed to look up
the records.
Alexander the Great died at thirty-two, sighing for more
world’s to compter. Frederick the Great was at his heighth of
success at thirty-three. Lafayette was a major general at
twenty.
When he fought the buttles of Chippewa and Lundy’s
Lane, Winfield Scott was only twenty-eight. When Sheridan
rode at the head of troops sweeping through the Shenandoah
valley lie was but thirty-three.
McClelland took command of the United States army at
thirty—five. When he won the battle of Franklin Schofield
was thirty-four. Howard commanded a corps at thirty-two.
McHierson died on the field at thirty-five. Slocum was a
corps commander at thirty-two. Custer, McKenzie, Kilpat
rick and Ames had not passed their twenty-sixth year when
made generals. Rawlins was only thirty when he was Grant’s
chief of staff. Grenville Dodge was a major general at thirty
ill roe. And Nelson A. Miles, who just a few weeks ago testi
fied before a congressional committee on military preparedness,
was a brigadier general at twenty-three.
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The warm rain has had the effect of making the huge
snow banks rapidly disappear, as well as furnish the city with
an abundant supply of water.
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Now that ice on the sidewalks has melted, wouldn’t it be
a good idea to see that they are properly cleaned and kept that
a
way t
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But few persons have thus far registered for the municipal
election in April, indicating that there will be little or no strug
gle for the few local offices to be filled.
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Mr«. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
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CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Jffice over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence.
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA. ALASKA.
CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
All Work Given Prompt
Attention
CHARLES GAME
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STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodicua ateamera aalllng between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kails from .Seattle*. Sails from Cordova.
February 10.ALAMEDA.February 20
February 20 .... NORTHWESTERN .... February 29
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Dougiaa, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Expioa
Ivea, S. S. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. S.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
Thla company reaervea the right to change achedule of ateamera
without notice.
Tlcketa on aale at up town office Alaaka Steamahlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
aalllng time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT, |
General Agent Tlcket Agent |
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next Bailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.February 9
ADMIRAL WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet pointa and Kodiak
laland.
Seattle-San Franciaco connecting with ateamera Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Porta.
Schedule aubject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
X* ip,
| Copper River &
| Northwestern Ry. f
Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and |
gi Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making g
ig connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving jg
ig from Seattle. |i
gi Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, ig
Mondays and Thursdays.
Ig Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays.
ig Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays. g;
gi Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
gj, The above schedule subject to change without notice, j-ji
gi Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessenger Tralna Be- £•
gi tween Cordova and Chitina.
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. ig
gi Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska gi
gi Steamship Company building ig
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! Caleb C)rs?r S. R. Hedges 1 ^
gi Superintendent Cordova Agent §
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