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ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORT*
Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, as Becond-t matter.
H. G. 8TEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1916.
A CIVIC IMPROVEMENT PRAYER.
At the inauguration exercises of the Gloucester, Mass., uni
nieipal council, the following prayer was offered by Rev. Levi
M. Powers, of the Gloucester Independent Christian church:
Almighty Father, the love of our city calls us here this
morning. We begin today a new year of civic life. We know
it is useless to ask thy blessing unless we want it and are anx
ious for it. No matter how much you may want to bless this city
you cannot do it unless the citizens are willing to be blest.
We pray, therefore, first of all for the voters of this city.
There are some too lazv to vote, but not too lazy to grumble.
Bless them.
We pray for the taxpayers who want good streets, good
schools, good fire and police protection and good health officers
but who wish other people to pay for their cost.
We pray for the business men whose votes are always de
termined' by the expectation of special favors for themselves.
Bless them if you can.
We pray for those who believe that all laws should be on
forced except the laws which they do not like or which if en
forced would not trouble them.
We pray for tin* comfortable who do not care about any
thing so long as they are left at ease.
We pray for the political managers who swap votes and
sell out their friends and let bad candidates go unopposed.
We pray for those who vote for the saloons simply because
they have property that rents for more than for any other pur
pose.
We pray for men so mean they are not willing to give their
sisters the same privilege they have themselves.
We pra\ for ministers, if there are anv in this citv—1 do
not believe there are who say what is pleasant to hear rather I
than what is true.
We pray for all connected with newspapers who openly j
advocate civic righteousness and secretly promote crooked I
politics.
We pray for the lawyers to whom law means only a know
ledge of helping those who wish to evade the law to do so safely
and so enable themselves and others to get something for
nothing.
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The Seward Post has been quizzing Charles E. Hughes, He-j
publican candidate for president. It wants to know, “What
is your policy in respect to the government railroad in Alas
kn?” The question was asked him both at Seattle and' Portland I
during his recent visit to the coast. In one of his speeches j
Hughes said: “You have a great empire in Alaska. I want to
see it developed.” But this does not seem to satisfy our Sew
ard contemporary, and it rises to inquire, “Why is Hughes
silent on the question of Alaska’s government railroad?” Pos 1
sibly before the campaign is over the candidate will have much
of interest to say on this subject.
Then1 is every foundation for the belief that men who are
closest to President Wilson are now the owners of large
amounts of property in Seward. Taking it all and all, the re
port of the engineering commission and events arising since
have confirmed the belief that Seward is THE place. The only
reason that any doubt existed was that the commission has been
afraid to let us expect too much. There has never been a ques
tion really about this being the headquarters and terminal ex
cept whatever question came as the child of impatience.—Sew
ard Gateway.
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The promised reduction in cable tolls on October 1 will
be greatly appreciated by the residents of Alaska. This is a
matter that has been agitated for years by the commercial
bodies and press of the territory, and if the government also
puts in a new cable to take care of the increased business
that will follow and at the same time insure a continuous ser
vice, we will take back all the mean things that we have said
about the poor old cable ship Burnside.
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A census lias just been taken at Anchorage which shows
that in the old and new towns there are 5,840 people. This does
not include about 5,01X1 men employer! on the railroad in that
section. The Times says that a conservative estimate suggests
that at least 2,000 of them live, when at home, in Anchorage.
This would increase the population to 5,840.
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Last night’s concert demonstrated very conclusively that
there is an abundance of musical talent, both vocal and instru
mental, in Cordova, and the large audience present thoroughly
enjoyed every number on the program. It was truly a treat,
and much credit is due Mrs. S. H. Hedges, who was the efficient
director.
Anchorage Republicans have decided not to fill the vacan
cies on the legislative ticket caused by its two candidates not
being eligible to hold office if elected, but instead will support
two local Democrats for the legislature who are known to be in
favor of a direct primary law and Wickersham’s policies.
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The “pitiless publicity” for which President Wilson
begged four years ago would be an admirable curtain raiser
in the civil service commission right now.
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If all the Turks could go through the experience of those
who were forced to kill their camels and drink the blood maybe
the bloodthirsty race might be satiated.
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The New York American calls President Wilson a “prat
tling parrot.” We’ve noticed that there’s been too much Polly
tics in some of his activities.
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If the British prisoners taken at Kut el Amura have come
to grief thi^would be the unkindest cut of all.
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ANNOUNCEMENT )
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THE FIRST BANK OF 1
CORDOVA wishes to an
nounce that on or about
September first it will f
open a 1
SAVINGS
DEPARTMENT.
INTEREST will be paid
upon deposits made for
savings account at the
prevailing rate paid by
outside banks. ,
THIS BANK appreciates
the convenience to deposi
tors of having a Savings
Department at home, in
stead of being obliged to
transact business of this
nature at a distance, and ,
tin* desire of this Rank to
offer the public every
banking facility has re
sulted in the determina
tion to establish a SAY
INGS DEPARTMENT.
J. D. Meenach. pioneer mining man '
of Alaska, among the early stampeders
to the Knoldike, discoverer of the
Nizina placer diggings and the man :
who made the Kllamar copper mine,
returned from the Wilow creek gold
camp, where he has been the guest 1
of William Martin, a friend of long
standing.
Mr. Meenach declares the Martin 1
property to he nothing less than a ■
wonder. He says he never saw any
thing like it In all his mining experi
ence, and tie has been on the go, visit
itig mining camp after mining camp,
from Alaska to Mexico, including the
bonanza districts of Nevada, Colorado
and Arizona. Mr. Meenach said:
“There are four veins opened on
the Martin property, all showing high,
grade gold values. It is well within
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Howard & Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
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he range of possibility that these
eins will converge into one at depth,
n which event there is a fine pros
ect for a veritable bonanza vein. The
urination is quartz diorite, and 1 be
leve the whole mountain could be Bi
.orked and show values far in excess —
f the famous treadweli mine on IJoug
is island. Aside from these rich
eins Mr. Martin has several big low
rade ledges that will, In time, be j q
lined at a profit.”
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The Yukon council has passed a re
olution calling upon the Dominion ^
overnment to adopt some plan for
he destruction of wolves in the terri
ory, which are threatening to exter
ninate the moose, caribou and other
ame animals. It
Stokes’ peach, banana, chocolate,
trawlierry and vanilla ice cream at ^
he Northern Drug Store. —
when in McCarthy
You Will Find Your A
Friends at
THE MECCA
DROP IN AND SEE US.
INSURANCE
•IRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT -
Insure your properly against fire In r
eliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London,
’hoonlx, Hartford. Northern, Olobe
tnd Rutgers, and others; all strong
loard Companies.
Wo also represent the Maryland
'nsualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
mr| Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
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THE GOOD EATS CAFE «
Michelson & Currier Building.
FOR HOME COOKING.
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Fanov Fies, Cakes and Jellies.
Hot Waffles wilh Home-made
Jelly.
Home-made Bread.
MRS. SMITH—MRS. BURKE,
Proprietors.
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AT THE
MOUNTAIN INN
Good hunting and fishing. Also fish
and game for sale In season. Boats
for rent, good meals and beds. Rales '
52.50 per day.
The Walkers
ALAGANICK, ALASKA,
Twenty Miles From Cordova.
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
)X 358. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN and 8URGEON
fice over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office Hours—10 a. in. to 12 noon,
illroad Hospital; 2 to 5 p. m„ Adams
lilding, Room 6.
Phones—Residence, 115; Hospital,
; Office, 132. |
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
iams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
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Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adams Building
Alaskan Hotel
Barber Shop
Baths at All Mouth, Day and
Night.
Accommodations for Ladies.
Ladies' Facial Massage and
Sham pooing.
Razors Honed, Children's Hair
cutting.
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EVERYTHING BOUGHT
AND SOLD
For anything you can't find in
town, go to J. Rawson'a Second
Hand Store and see what he has
got. We carry new and second
hand goods of all kinds, clothing J
and kltchenw'are.
We havo an experienced man
who does all kinds of repair work
Give us a call.
JOHN RAWSON,
First Street.
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M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
1 1C MECCA
Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phons 107.
Choice Tobaccos, Cigars and
Smokers Sundries—Wholesale
and Retail Cigar Store.
The
Horseshoe
POPULAR RECREATION PLACE X
•Billiards and Pool
Headquarters for the Petersen,
Wellington, Calabash and
Qarrlck Pipe*.
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GOING TO FAIRBANKS
Take
FRAME’S AUTO STAGE
Leave* Chltlna tor Fairbanks
on July 6 and every six days
thereafter.
Wire Chltlna Hotel tor reser
vations.
A LASKA
STKA.MSIlll* CO.
Fait and commodious steamers tailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau. Skagv.a/, Co-dc.a, Va u-z, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
Aug. 13 . NORTHWESTERN Sept. ,
Aug. 16 . MARIPOSA . Auy 20
Aug. 27. ALAMEDA Sept 6
R/tgular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Expios-’
Ives, S. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th. S. S. Latouche, 15th; S s
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamer,
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Btdo Baauaae
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT, |
_General Agent ’Agent }
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRACUT. August G
ADMIRAL WATSON. August 13
ADMIRAL EVANS.August 20
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalta, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
3chedule subject to change without Notice,
ALASKA TWAN'SI'KR (*()., Loral Agents
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NEW LOW FARES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2GTH
Through Tickets from S. W. Alaskan ports to Minne
apolis, St. Paul. Chicago and alt points East will be
on sale via Seattle and the ‘‘Milwaukee" Railway at
the low fares on and after August 20th by the
Alaska S. S. Co. and the Pacific Alaska N.iv. C. Full
information from
TOM TALLKXT. Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
A. K. !Inn is, T. I’. A., Jilin an, \l;»sk;t.
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(Copper River & j
| Northwestern Ry. |
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 191G.
i£ Three Trains Weekly Between Cordova and Chitina.
:j:j Four Trains Weekly Between Chitina and Kennecott.
jiji Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mondays, Thurs- >
:j:i days and Saturdays.
|:j: Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays and g:
icji Fridays.
jjii Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Fridays.
jiji Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednesdays, jiji
ii Thursdays and Saturdays.
g; The above schedule subject to change without notice, g;
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessi-nger Train* Be- V:
tween Cordova and Chitina.
gj Freight received from !• A. M to 5 I’. M
gj 'rickets on silk1 it Depot or up town olliee, Alaska gj
•iji Steamsliip Companv building' V:
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| Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
jlj: Superintendent Cordova Ament ig
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Cordova Power
Company
LIGHrS, WATER, PHONES
AND POWER
25 and 40 Watt Lamps.35c.
60 Watt Lamps.50c.
100 Watt Lamps.75c
250 Watt Lamps.$2.00
200 Watt, Gas Filled Lamps. $3 00
Office: FIRST STREET.
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