The Cordova Daily Times jjj
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
7’(>RDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER <i, 11)17.
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
The British war lenders have become so ready with their
quotations of the utterances of the great Americans of the past
that we have wondered why Lloyd George has not already uti
lized the celebrated words of General Grant before Vicksburg.
It will be recalled how when the besieged army was at a point of
starvation and Pemberton adressed an inquiry to Grant, en
deavoring to ascertain the terms on which he would accept the
capitulation of the city, the Union commander replied: “Im
mediate and unconditional surrender. I propose to move imme
• diately upon your works.”
The European displomats have been indulging in consider
able discussion concerning the possible peace terms that might
be acceptable to their respective countries, but they have all
failed to come to the point. The British premier came the near
est to plain talking when he said that England would not be sat
isfied uutil Germany had been dealt a “knockout ’’ blow and we
suspect that if he were pressed for a blunt statement of Bri
tain’s present intentions, he might well put it in the words at
tributed to General Grant. The allies are determined to bend
Germany to her knees, and their response to the appeal of the
pope was to launch a tremendous offensive along tin* entire line
of the western front.
W hile according the peace proposal coming from the Vati
can respectful consideration, the allies are unanimous in the
opinion that the terms suggested are far from being acceptable.
This for the reason that it seeks to establish peace virtually on
the basis of the^tatus quo ante, and makes no provision for re
paration for the nations that have been violated and devas
tated. That would mean peace without honor and without any
guarantee of permanence. Also, where inclined to accord the
pope’s communication the respect due, the allies do not take
kindly to his representation that “the honor of the armies of
both sides is safe.” On the other hand, this statement has
aroused a storm of protest on both sides of the Atlantic.
This was indeed an unfortunate utterance. In the relative
fighting strength displayed to date there may be some grounds
for claiming equality of honor, btt^what about the continuous
acts of cruelty and inhumanity perpetrated by the Germans?
Does the murder of neutrals and non-combatants on land and
sea, the rape of women, the deportation of the French and Bel
gians, the cruleties inflicted upon prisoners of war, the poison
ing of wells,'the wanton defilement of destruction of rare old
edifices, and the ruthless devastation of conquered territory;
do not all these incomprehensible deeds dispute the claim that
the honor of the German army is safe? Certainly,- so long as
the allies hav^ respect for themselves and a decent regard for
the, opinion of mankind, they will never consent to negotiating
a peace based upon such a premise.
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SNAPPING AT THE HAND
Anchorage people have just awakened to the fact that the
license money from that berg does not go back into the till of
the city treasurer and have registered a protest as follows in
The Times:
“Between $8,000 and $9,000 will be sent from Anchorage
to the district court at Valdez this, year whence it goes to the
coffers of Uncle Sam, never to return to this city.
“This large sum of money is taken annually from the mer
chants and business men of Anchorage in the shape of federal
licenses. Every person who engages in business in Anchorage
is subject to a license, the amount of which depends upon the
character of the business lie is in, and the amount of his annual
turnover.
“In incorporated cities in Alaska, this license money is re
turned to the city authorities to be used for the municipal ex
penses, and in that manner, becomes really a municipal tax. In
Anchorage, however, the money once having life the city, is
gone forevermore.
“For the past year the property owners in Anchorage have
been assesssed heavily for improvements, which in addition to
the deferred payments on their lots, have placed upon them a
burden which is excessive. Under these conditions, it is wrong
that such large amounts of money, which justly belong to the
citizens of this city, should be sent away. Eight or nine thou
sand dollars would go a long way toward paying annually the
expenses of a municipal government conducted along the right
lines.”
It this is not snapping at the hand that feeds them, what
is it?
The report of the Alaskan engineering commission shows
as follows:
“Expenditures—Anchorage townsite, $188,194.37; plant at
Anchorage for handling construction work, consisting of yard
tracks, office buildings, store houses, quarters for employees,
mess houses, hospital, heating and lighting plant, freight hand
ling machinery, etc., $619,761.16. Wharves and docks for hand
ling freight lightered from ships, $41,409.37,” and many other
items interspersed with construction expense which have been
for the direct benefit of Anchorage. And in addition the com
mission is now installing lights without expense to'the town,
except for future current, and proposes to expend a quarter of
a million in an experimental effort toward dredging a slip in the
mud.. Of course a part of this money came from the sale of lots
in the townsite, but only a small fraction.
There wouldn’t be anything there, except Jeter’s home
stead if it wasn’t for the government, and yet they kick at a
little old $9,000 return for the over-a-million benefits received.
—Seward Gateway.
ASK FOK THE “ SHELDON SERVICE " |
Sheldon Auto Stage Line 1
Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks. B
Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Fridays. P
FARE 975.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE. B '
FOK FURTHER INFORMATION ADDREb* H
ROBERT SHELDON, Owner and Manager CHITINA, ALASKA |
I Spend Your Money I
as you like, it will finally reach some bank, Better 8
make the deposit yourself and B
open an account with ■
Bank of Alaska I
PHONE 104 ' 8
“An Institution of Strength and Character”. Your I \
account is invited whether it be small or large. 8
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H safetv and convenience unsurpassed. 8
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pleased. . j j
She has just opened a pack
age of spotless linen.
She is one of our many
pleased customers in town.
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Modern Laundry j
1;. A. Jones, Proprietor
if FIRST AVENUE Below Alaskan Hotel
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I)RS DAGGETT & BLYTH
Northern Hotel Building,
Cordova.
Dentistry
Hours 9 a. m.-9 p. m.
Special Attention to
Prophylaxis and Pyorrhea. —'
PHONE 200
WM A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALA8KA
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DR. W. H. CHASE
PHY8ICIAN ana SURGEON
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Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotai
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DR. W. W. COUNCIL 5
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PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
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Office and Residence: Cordova ::
I (Seneral Hospital (Ostrander Build ji
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1'bones—Residence 116; office 132. j
DR C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
I IV/coluin, Inlay, Bridge Work
. Office: Over Blum, O'Nelli’t Store.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur- ;
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE. ■:
Alaskan Grill
M. E. HOLBEN, Prop.
The Place To Eat
Everything In Season
Service The BEST
Boxes For Large Or Tray Service
Small Parties Our Specialty
I Alaskan Hotel I
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:jj ROBERT GOTTSCHALK—Proprietors—ART CLONINGER
$ “The House of Comfort.” g:
| THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL IN
| ALASKA I
| Bar and Barber Shop in Connection. §
| ’ Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells,
j£ Electric Lights, Steam Heat, Suites 1
I With Bath. 1
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The Time’s Want Ads Bring Results
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WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D. \
Specialist In the treatment of •
diseases nud deformities of the •
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses \
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL HOSPITAL.
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PATENT SURVEYS;
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A. C. BALDWIN,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor. i
VALDEZ . ALASKA
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAOHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenlnga.
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Fait and commodlou* steamer* tailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez. Seward
Leaves Leave* Cordova
8eattle. for Seattle.
Aug. 27.NORTHWESTERN . Sept. 8
Aug. 23.MARIPOSA.Sept. 4
The freighters Cordova, Lutouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Ketchikan also make regular Irijis.
Thl* company reserve* the right to change schedule of steamer*
without notice.
Ticket* on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the deck later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP ©
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM SEATTLE SEPT. 8 . 16, 21. OCT. 2.
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
September 5 September 14
September 21 September 22.
September 29 September 2ft
iletober 7 October 8
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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
x COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—Northern Hotel Building. Phone 85.
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| NORTHERN MEAT MARKET |
£ -. -— . .v
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
l Fresh Reef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
l and Provisions
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\ Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to orders from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
.SMITH & G1 i A SB H K X N Mli. Props.
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Fjvery IJ.oom
With or Without Bath.
Cordova I louse
H. C ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
1 Foos Gas Engines |
jj 4 to 5CO Horse Power
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General Electric Motors |
l Roebling Tramways |
Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
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l Hamon Machinery Co Inc 1
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jj Oxy-Acetylene Welding apd Cutting
CORDOVA, ALASKA
Cordova Mill & Lumber Co.
LONG AND SHORT MILL WOOD FOR SALE
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
Also Outside Lumber
We Huve Succeeded the Arctic Lumber Company and [
All Mail Orders Should be Addressed to t’s.
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5