The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
Entered at the Postofflce at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1910.
YEAR’S RECORD COMMERCE.
Safely passing $600,000,(MX) as the valuation of foreign ex
ports and imports, the customs districts of the Pacific coast of
December 31, will break all records for any calendar year. The
tigures are remarkably interesting as showing the tremendous
increase in transpacific trade, and contrary to a somewhat gen
eral opinion, the bulk ot the total is made up in exports and im
ports covering the general commerce, while the tonnage repre
sented by munitions of war is not by any means the leading fea
ture. Based upon official figures of the U. S. customs offices,
the total in foreign trade for the calendar year for the districts
ol Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon ,California and Washington will
show a total of $608,000,000. Of this total the bulk of the trade
is handled through the districts of Washington and San Fran
cisco.^ Washington’s total for the year will be $345,000,000 and
San Francisco district’s total will be $240,000,000. Thus it will
he seen that the total for Washington represents more than 50
per cent ol the total for all the districts combined, and leads the
district of San Francisco by $105,000,000 for the year. The to
tals are made possible by the important trade between Puget
Sound and Japan, next in order being the trade between Puget
Sound and Siberia, which trade has been splendidly handled
bv the Osaka Shoshen Kaisha and the Nippon Yusen Kaisha,
two of Japan’s premier carriers, to which were added tin* great
fleet of chartered carriers through the well known shipping
t urns of Frank Waterhouse & Co., H. F. Ostrander and James
Griffiths & Sons. From now on it is expected there may lx* a
slackening in this vast tonnage, but any apparent decreases
11om month to month should not lx* taken too seriously because
the year 1916 has been an abnormal one and tin* following year
cannot hope to compete, as the routes are being somewhat
changed, some vessels are being dispatched from New York
to the Orient via the Panama Canal, and the Canadian ports
are likewise arranging to care for some of this traffic. On the
whole, however, the year 1917 promises to show a continuance
of heavy movement to and from the Orient, and although it
will fall below tin* present year in total, the difference will not ,
be great enough to cause any uneasiness, but will merely be a
general adjustment to more normal conditions.
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THE SHAKE-UP IN ENGLAND.
Lloyd George has finally gained his point. We have long
suspected that he was obsessed with the idea of undermining
the Asquith ministry to the end that he himself might assume
control ol the government. Our suspicions have been confirmed.
prinio minister is the most picturesque p<*r
sonage in all the empire. He is gifted with many of the quali
ties of true greatness, he possesses on the other hand certain
traits ot character that would severely handicap a less ambi
tious and sell assuming man. He has been a storm center in
politics over since his entrance into the arena. His rise has been
remarkable, not only for its rapidity, but from the fact that he
deliberately set out to trample down British traditions and he
seems to have succeeded all along tin* line. His success is due,
partly to the tremendous driving force of the man himself, and
partly to tin- fact that he is not overly scrupulous in his deal
ings with men and measures. In our opinion, he would pay
any price for power.
At the outset of his career, Lloyd George was the fearless
champion of tin* common people—the self styled commoner of
the day. In the old days he challenged' the crown and dared
the nobility; today he consorts with the crown and is accepted
in the highest court circles. He has long since lost the support
of the labor element, due to his driving tactics in marshalling
the industrial forces of the empire to the support of the armies,
and for one cause or another has alienated almost all of his for'
mer friends. And since his accession to the cabinet he has been
a thorn in the side of the ministry and a constant source of
discord.
The break in the cabinet was inevitable. It was made so
through the machinations of the new prime minister, ably as
sisted by his formidable ally, Lord' Northcliffe, and the latter’s
powerful^ papers. At no time was Lloyd George playing a lone
hand. Never did he abandon a friend or a faction until he had
secured a new one more useful to him than the old. The exigi
encies of the situation which England has been facing for tin
past two years has afforded him a rare opportunity to test his
matchless talents and to exploit his enterprise and ambition to
the fullest extent.
The man is a marvellous organizer, and England is desper
ately in need of such a man. Hence his elevation to the premier
ship. In our opinion, lie could' have been equally as useful in
the position which In* previously occupied, had he chosen to
work in harmony with his associates. We believe that the real
big men of England thought so, too, but they were helpless
when he forced the issue. J| remains to be seen how he will
fare.
Llo.vd George has been a pitiless critic in his time, and he
may expect to be assailed on every side bv those who disagree
with his policies and who personally dislike him. Asquith is
still immensely popular throughout the kingdom, and tin- ex
premier’s friends will naturally resent his fall in fortune, be
cause ot the manner in which it happened. The real test of tin
man has come. It strikes us that his only salvation lies in prose
cuting the war on all sides in prompt and vigorous fashion and
m gaining, if possible, some substantial successes along the bat
tie line. Otherwise, lie cannot long hope to hold together tin
discordant elements ot tin- home government.
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. Con,ova sol.I pupils are both thrifty and charitable. For
a time they took care ot the school building and thus earned tin
salary that would have been paid to a janitor. Now they pro
pose to contribute their mite to alleviate the sufferings of tin
poor children m the warring countries of Europe bv donating
a do l hi reach, the money to In- raised by their own labors during
the holiday vacation. The Daily Times will later publish ex
cerpts from their own story as to just how each pupil earned the
money that will be sent to the destitute boys and girls abroad.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 3. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Btore.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Residence 116; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA. |
CITY pDRfj
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
-COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Spokane, December 19. Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schiey
10th, 20th, 30th of each month and Admiral Dewey.
80UTHKRN CALIFORNIA ROUTK
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Dally Kxrept Sunday
San Francinco 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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V_ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodloue ataamera tailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Dec. 8.ALAMEDA . Dec. 15
Dec. 16.MARIPOSA .Dec. 23
Dec. 24.ALAMEDA .Dec. 31
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouclie, Juneau, Valde/.
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thla company retervet the right to change tchedule of tteamere
without notice.
Ticket! on tale at up town office Alatka 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 conditions duo io Klee
trificatiun, you’ll enjoy tin* comfortable aceeom
modations and you’ll like the little courtesies ni
cident to ‘Milwaukee" service.
S. R. HEDGE8, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. Phone 7<*
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
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Nugget
Broaches
Pins, Chains
Necklaces
Bracelets
1 Ui 3B———BBMS
Men’s Leather Cellar
Bate
Men’s Toilet
Sets.
Men’s Combination Arm Bands,
Garters and Suspenders
Fancy Boxes.
Men's Comfy Bedroom
Slippers.
Great Variety
Men’s Combination ailk
Muffler and
Hose
Men's Combination
Arm Bands and
Garters,
In Faney Boxes.
Children's Comtbatien
Knitted Sweaters,
Caps and Leggings.
Ladles' Knitted Shawls,
Hood and To<pjes.
Men's Suspenders.
Men's Tie Clasps
and Pins.
Women’s Silk Bedroom
Slippers,
In Brocade and Plain.
Silk, Various Shades.
Comfy and Slippers,
In Various Styles
and Shades.
A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Piease
Women'* Kid Gloves,
White, Black
and Tan.
Women’s Kimonos.
Cotton Crepe and
Silk.
Short and Long
Variety.
Women’s Fancy Overcoats
and
Mackinaws.
Women's Silk
Auto Scarfs.
Women s Silk Sweaters
and WTool Sweaters.
A Complete Assortment
In Colors and Sizes.
A Handsome Sift.
Xmas Itibbon,
Xmas Cards,
Xmas. Boxes.
Infant’s and Children’s
Comfy Slippers
and Fancy Soft Sole
Shoes.
Children's Sweaters and
Toques.
Knitted Wool Suits.
Children's Dolls,
Teddy Bears, Toilet
Sets, Etc.
Women’s Silk
Umbrella.
Women's Imported
Silk
Shawl.
Kayser'8 Silk Hosiery
All Shades.
Silk Underwear,
Union and Two-piece Suits,
Corset Covers, Chemise,
Underskirts. Etc.
ORIENTAL NOVELTIES.
Baby » 811k Quilted Comforters, Trimmed Bamboo Baskets,
Toakwood Trays, Card Cases, Dollies,
Gauze Center Sets, Handkerchiefs, Handbags,
Kimonas, Book Mark, Powder Box, Sewing Sets,
Jewel Box, Opera Bags, Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions,
Purses, Sandals, 8Uppers, Table Cloths In Several Deslgus.
EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
Men’s Fancy
Silk Shirts,
$4.00 to $6.50,
in Fancy Xmas Boxes.
Men’s Fancy
Navajor Bath Rohes,
Blankets and Robes.
Swansdown Comforters
and Fancy Woolen
Blankets.
Beautiful
Felt Pillows and
Pennants.
Women's Shoes.
A Fancy Line of High
Tops.
Women’s Evening and
Afternoon Gowns.
Beautiful Silk
Shirtwaists.
Humidors,
Ash Tray and
Cigarette Cases in
Fancy Designs.
Women’s Fancy
Silk Sets, Cap and
Scarf.
Assorted Colors.
Silk Ties,
Silk Hose,
Silk Pajamas,
Tie Hangers,
For Men in Holiday
Boxes.
Women’s Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Large Assortment.
Women's
Fancy Sewing
Bags.
Oriental Bath Set*,
Containing 2 large Bath Towel*,
2 Guest Towels,
2 Wash Cloths.
Colors.
Women’s All-wool Bath
Hobes and Blankets.
Indian and Plain
Designs.
Leather Novelties,
Manicure Sets,
Scissors Sets,
Bridge Cards,
’ Writing Sets, '
Glove Cases, rg’
j ’7 Sewing Bags, '
Tourist Sets, Etc.
Stetson Hats
»
R J
Hanan Shoes.
THE CLOTHIER
Large
Assortment
of
Nugget
Jewelry
Boudoir
Caps,
Silk Shawls.
Children’s
Hosiery.
Shades.
Eiderdown Slippers,
Silk Scarfs.
Oriental Pongee
Boudoir Slippers.
Women's Silvarelgn
811p-on-Coats.
In Various Shades.
A Full Line of
Kenyon Coats.
Trunks,
Suit cases and
Handbags.
Women’s Silk und Woolen
Mitts and Gloves.
Men's Fancy Smoking
Jackets,
Vests,
Sweater Coats,
Pajamas,
Nightgowns,
Silk and Wool
Underwear.
Shoes, Suits, Underwear
and Everything Essential
Will Be Found Here for Men,
Women and Children.