The Cordova Daily Times i
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, .JANUARY •-’■‘l, 1917.
THE ALASKA FUEL SITUATION.
Some other papers in the territory voice concern over the
fact that tint few applications for leases covering coal lands
have been received, and the Post-Intelligencer, of Seattle, in one
of its usual dignified editorials refers to the subject at some
length. The Seattle paper shows that with a production of
copper approximately $40,000,000 this year, there is a demand
for Alaska smelters, and goes on to show that if the government
has made a mistake as to the proper procedure to adopt for the
encouragement of coal leases, it should remedy the ditticult\
without delay.
This brings up an interesting point, almost as interesting
as the fact that the Gifford Pinchot forest reserves, containing
“seventy-two billion feet of marketable lumber,” are not being
fully utilized for the furnishing of lumber for the great railroad
system the government is building through the Chugach forest
reserve, but quite to the contrary, lumber to the value of $1,000,
has been shipped from the United States to Alaska during the
year just ended, and this total does not include doors, sash,
blinds, furniture and all other manufactures of lumber.
Returning to the question of the coal situation in Alaska,
the largest users of fuel are steamships, mines, railroads and
river boats, and all of these companies now and for some time
p ast have been using California oil for fuel. At such time as a
1 mining operator can deliver a ton of coal at tidewater ports
tihe rate to equal the rate for a ton of coal, in barrels of oil,
then s<>ine change might be expected to take place in the
SltllU
I t all reverts back to the question of Alaska’s resources
withd r;nvn from development, brought about by Pincliot, and
the pr|joso,,f situation must exist until such time as the United
State/' government admits the error of the past in full and
maid ■ ** possible for the only parties interested in utilizing
thn/se natural resources, to acquire same on a safe, sane and
S0Aind business policy.
/ There is nothing the matter witii Alaska. Its future is as
sured, but it must always be remembered that those who were
ruthlessly and unfairly prohibited from enjoying to tin* slight
est degree certain natural resources of that country are now
able to produce other resources and to prosecute their work in
the most successful manner through the* aid of California oik
and' today California oil holds the key to the industrial situa
tion in the splendid territory of the north.
California oil is going to help make a total of commerce
for 1917 even exceeding that of 1916. There is no getting away
from the cold fact that no citizen, group of citizens or corpora
tion would attempt to open any Alaska coal field on a big scale,
when 90 per cent of the users of fuel are going to stand by Cali
fornia oik
It is worthy of careful thought. Par be it for us to utter
the cry “1 told you so,” but every tank ship loaded with oil
moving to Alaska and every ship load of lumber, and many of
them will move in the years to come, will be proof positive of
the truth of every statement made in the anti-conservation
press to the effect that Pincliot and his followers made the most
lamentable blunder and the country suffers in consequence.—
Exchange.
ALASKA WRECKS DECREASING.
One of the most striking features of the year just ended in
the record's of marine insurance matters on the Pacific coast,
was the comparatively limited number of great casualties. In
Alaska, which has annually reported many wrecks, not one
wreck was announced for the year 1916. This is largely due to
better aids to navigation and in this connection it is a pleasure
to warmly congratulate the Alaska workers of the U. S. coast
and geodetic survey, who have so consistently carried on
the work of wire dragging the waters, while the lighthouse em
ployees have been energetic in paying close attention to exist
ing lights and recommending others. Quite a few minor casu
alties took place, but these were not wrecks, nor could they be
attributed to lack of aids to navigation. The two principal dis
asters on the California run were the burning of the Congress
and the wreck of the Bear, each representing approximately a
loss of $1,000,000 on the hull, with additional insurance on the
cargo.
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The middle west is experiencing a more severe winter than
we are having in Alaska.
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The clam canning industry promises to give employment to
a large number of people when all of the local plants are in full
operation.
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Peace talk is becoming somewhat torpedinous and jading,
but let’s not surrender to hopelessness until the bird' has grudg
ingly parted with its last tail feather.
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President Wilson is right in his position that the United
States should put itself on record as one of the progressive na
tions of the world, thus cutting loose from its traditional policy
of isolation and watchful waiting.
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The coming summer there promises to be a greatly im
proved' auto service on the Chitina-Fairbanks trail, which
means increased travel via that route.
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According to the results of the work of the canvassing
board at Juneau, Delegate Wickersham is likely to succeed
himself by a good sized plurality. As the election has been
close and uncertain, it will be a relief to all when the official
count has been finished.
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Mrs. Starclier, new mayor of Umatilla, surely is ironing
out the masculine population of that community. Her inaugu
ral address was a chapter of sarcasm biting the pantalooned
party, and her appointments entirely omitted it from consider
ation. You know, it begins to look like the back seat, far from {
the stove, with a cold draft blowing, for Bill and Tom.
IDSINESS DIRECTORY!
ordova's Progressive Merchants and |
Professional Men.
HOTELS.
Alaskan Hotel.
Windsor Hotel.
Cordova House.
Manhattan Hotel.
GROCERIES.
The Tllum, O'Neill Co.
CLOTHING.
W. Clayson.
The Blum, O'Neill Co.
Klnkelstein & Saplro.
RAILROADS.
Copper ltiver & N. W. By.
Chicago, Mllwauko & St. Paul.
LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES.
Cordova Powor Co.
AUTO SERVICE.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
Sheldon Auto Stage.
RESTAURANTS.
Slater’s Restaurant.
THEATRE.
Empress Theatro.
HARDWARE.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
The Blum, O'Neil Co.
BANK.
First Bank of Cordova.
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Fuqua & McConaghv.
DRUG STORE.
Northern Drug Co.
TRANSFER COMPANY.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
SALOONS.
The Horseshoe.
Tho Mecca.
Tho Northern.
Tho Mecca. McCarthy.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Howard & Lund.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
Alaska Steamship Co.
I’adflc-Alaska Nav. Co.
BAKERY.
Boss Bakery and Coffee House. ...
LAUNDRY.
Modern Laundry.
City Laundry.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
E. A. llegg.
MACHINERY, 4c.
Harmon Machinery Co., Inc.
MEAT MARKET.
Northern Meat Market.
INSURANCE.
Northwestern TruBt & Realty Co.
SECOND-HAND STORE.
John Rawson.
PROFESSIONAL.
Dr. W. H. Chase, Physician.
Dr. W. W. Council, Physician.
Dr. C. L. Hale, Dentist.
Dr. Charles Dagget, DonMst.
E. F. Medley, Attorney.
W. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer.
Asa C. Baldwin, Civil Eng., Valdez
REAL ESTATE.
Geo. C. Hazolet.
BREWING COMPANY.
Rainier Brew. Co., San Francisco.
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
TERRITORY OF ALASKA, THIRC
DIVISION. CORDOVA PRECINCT
AT CORDOVA.
No. 112.
In the Matter of the Estate of J. W
Durnen, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
The uudersigned executor of the es
tato of J. W. Durnen, deceased, here
by gives notice that all persons hat
ing claims against the said eslate, arc
admonished and required to presenl
tho same, with the proper vouchers
within six months from the date here
of, to the undersigned executor at his
office and place of business, namely at
Slater's Restaurant, on First Street
in said Cordova.
Dated at Cordova. Alaska this 27tli
day of December, 1916.
HENRY A. SLATER,
Executor of the estate of J. W. Durnen
Deceased.
Date of first publication, December
29, 1916.
Date of last publication, January 2C.
1917.
Avail yourself of this opportunity
to learn to dance. No lessons given
after February 20.
^INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire ir
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern. Globe
and Rutgers, and others; all strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
Howard & Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
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PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS.
Empress Building, Room 21. Phone 85
WM A. HESSE
Wining Engineer.
U. S. Mineral Surveyor.
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
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Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Raaldenca.
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
(ienoral Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 115; office 132.
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DR,. C^V HALK
dentist
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neilfa Store.
DR. CHARLES. DAGGETT
NORTHERN HOTEL BLDG.
Phone 200. Cordova.
Dental Offices Will be Ready About
January 20th.
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALA9KA
CiTUApDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Ua
a Call.
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Start the Year Right by Having the
Modern Laundry
Uo Your Laundry Work.
Phone 66.
Out of Town Work Solicited.
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Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Where You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
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ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Str. Evans about February 6 Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral S' lilcy
Jan. 24, Feb. 3, Feb. 15. and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and lx>s Angeled. Dally Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Diege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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~ ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast-and commodious eteamere sailing between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, 8kagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Jan. 12 . ALAMEDA Jan l'J
Jan. 19 .MARIPOSA Jan. 2G
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Lntouche, Juneau, /
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of eteamere
without notice.
Tickets on eala at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner condition.' due to Klee- ,
tritication, you’ll enjoy the comfortable aeccom
modations and you’ll like the little courte.»ie< in
cident to ‘Milwaukee” service.
S. R. HEDGES, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. 1'hono 70.
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ALASKA TRANSFER
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UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA-Phone 85
CITY EXPRESS
And Transfer Company
STANTON & JOHNSON.
Meet All Trains and All Boats—Day or Night.
PHONE 141.
OFFICE - - - OPPOSITE ALASKAN HOTEL
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