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TIE FRONT
(By Associated Press)
NEW YORK. August 23.—It was the
denth of her husband which prompted
Ensign Vera Butchkareff to enlist in
the Russian army and eventually to
organize the Women's Legion of
Death, of which she is commander,
and which achieved fame in a recent
battle with the Germans, according to
facts received by the Russian infor
matlon bureau here. According to
this information, Vera Butchkareff Is
a young country woman, who went to
Petrograd from her native village In
the province of Tomsk.
Having learned in May. 1915, that
her husband was dead on the German
frontier, she made up her mind to
continue the task which her husband
began, and enlisted in the 25th Re
serve Corps of Tomsk. s
After a comparatively short train- I
ing, she went to the front with a com
pany that was to fill the ranks. Col
onel Stublndorf enlisted her as a re I
gulsr in the 28th Poloszk regiment,
second army. For three months Vera
Ilutchkareft fought with a rifle, and
on March 8, 1916, was wounded In the
leg under heavy artillery fire in a bat
tle which took place on Lake Naroch.
The wound, notwithstanding, she re
mained at the front with her com
rades, who captured two lines of
trenches and one thousand prisoners.
On March 9, after the commander
and the captain were killed, she led
the soldiers in an attack which result
ed In victory for the Russians.
Afterward she went to the Austrian
front, and was wounded in her arm,
while taking part in a counter charge
near the Douhova Korchma. Never
theless, she retained her position in
army. But in the next charge she
was wounded severely by a fragment
of a shell. She was taken to the hos
pital. where she remained for four
months. Immediately upon recovery,
she went to Petrpgrad and saw M.
Rodzlanko, president of the Duma, to
ask permission to organize a company
of women.
In a recent Interview, Vera Butch
kareff said:
"I Haw the president of the duma
and obtained permission to form a
woman's company, which is to leave
for the front at once. We will set an
example to the men soldiers, many
of whom misunderstood the meaning
of liberty. * It Is enough to point to
tlie desertions, to the fraternization
and to alt the undesirable phenomena
that are responsible for the disorgani
zation of our forces. I will sacrifice
my life for my country, and I am sure
that I will find followers among the
w'omen. Woman's mission Is not only
to give life to man, but it Is also up
to us women to teach men how to de
fend the new-born freedom."
Sill CRAFT IS
10WCAREFULLY
NEW YOKK, Aug. 24. — Tho war
has put pep Into harbor excursions.
No longer does the small motor launch
the coat boat or houseboat wend Its
way down the harbor unchallenged
and unmolested. One really appreci
ates the fact that America is "in" af
ter a water jaunt.
Every craft, large or small, is held
up by the government patrol boats,
and asked for an account of Itself.
Of course the large steamers are eas
ily discernible, and therefore not stop
ped. Hut woe betide the private yacht
or craft of any description that at
tempts to get by. It may cruise along
for n.iles, its occupants smiling at the
thought of putting one over on Uncle
Sam. At this juncture a business like
little patrol boat is liable to come
alongside. A murderous looking
mounted gun may be seen, and from
the boat a stentorian voice directs
that the craft put back and report to
l he mother ship. And the craft that
tried to run the gauntlet goes back.
Another stern reminder that the
United States means business Is the
buoys marking the position of the
great steel chain extending across the
harbor. The chain is designed to
take care of any U-boats that come
this way. The harbor is an unhealthy
place for a ^ becalmed sailboat. It
would be decidedly unhealthy, the au
thorities tell you, to allow your boat
to bump into any stray floating object.
Mines are no respecters of ships.
"War’s a nuisance," is the way one
fair saildor expressed it.
PAUL BLOEDHORN
JEWELER AND WATCHMAKER
Fall Line of Silverware, Cat Glass, Watches, Clocks, Community and
Roger’s 1817 Tableware, China and Haviland Ware, and everything
in the Jewelry Line. Also Optical Goods. Watch Repair Work Done
promptly and Under Guarantee.
KENDRICK BUILDING FIRST STREET
Take a Victrola
on your camping trip
A Victrola is looked upon as a regular part of
a camping outfit nowadays.
It is always sure of a rousing welcome.
Its delightful music is one of the real joys of
camp life.
Whether you are grv£ camping or not, come in and get acquainted
with the Victrola. We’ ,' f idly play any music you wish to hear. |
| \ ictrolas $15 to $260. Victors $10 to $100. Terms to suit your
convenience. * „-.« *> , * l
Northern Drug Co.
CORDOVA
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Manhattan Hotel
R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
Electric Lighted. Hot Water. Turkish and Tub
Baths.
OPPOSITE CORDOVA GRILL, CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 99
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Copper River
& Northwestern Ry.
FOUR TRAINS WEEKLY BETWEEN
CHITINA AND KENNECOTT
Leave Cordova, Second Street Depot, on Mon
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Leave Chitina for Cordova Sundays, Tuesdays
days, Thursdays and Fridays.
Leave Chitina for Kennecott Sundays, Tues
days and Fridays.
Leave Kennecott for Chitina Mondays, Wednes
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The above schedule subject to change with
out notice.
Dining Car in Connection With all Regular
Passenger Trains Between Cordova and Chitina.
Freight received and delivered at Cordova
Wharf from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., except Sundays.
Tickets on sale at Second Street Depot
office, one hour before departure of trains.
CALEB CORSER, W. E. BROWN,
Superintendent. Agt. Cordova Wharf
R. K. BROWN, Jr., Ticket Agent.
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Alaska Agricultural
Industrial Fair
S5 To Be He|d At
ANCHORAGE
j ALASKA
Sept. 3, 4 and 5.
[ $5,000 in PRIZES for Exhibits
ALL ALASKA and
HER FRIENDS
I.arc INVITED
Reduced Rates-All Steamers
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LARGE SHIPMENT OF
Live Chickens
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Hjis Just Been Received. Also Fresh Eggs lor Side
JOE FRY
PHONE 22
City Bakery and Dairy Lunch
THE STAFF OF LIFE FRESH EVERY MORNING
BIG VARIETY OF DELICIOUS PASTRY AND FANCY
LIGHT LUNCHES SERVED
AT ALL HOURS
FRESH CAKES EVERY DAY
WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF OUR COFFEE, WHICH
IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE MADE :: :: :: ::
IBank uf Alaska I
ONLY BRANCH BANK SYSTEM IN ALASKA B
Capital and Surplus of Institution fl
$105,500,00 I
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are invited. We are equipped to han- I
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fl DEXTER HORTON NATIONAL BANK.SEATTLE fl
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fl GUARANTY TRUST CO.NEW YORK fl
fl CORN EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK.CHICAGO fl
fl WELLS FARGO NEVADA N’T’L. BK . SAN FRANCISCO fl
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REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
The First Bank
of Cordova
MADE TO THE TERRITORIAL BANKING BOARD AT
THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
AUGUST 7th, 1917
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts.5182 852 89
This account represents loans made to our customers and others on
a broad margin of security.
Bonds. 193,859.57
These bonds consist of government, state, municipal and high i„nd,»
industrial bonds.
Cash and Exchange. 2C1 072 88
The law says we must keep a reserve amounting to 20 per cent of our
deposits, which would be *121.000. but we exceed the legal reserve by
$140,000.
Other Resources. 5 232 00
•teal estate, furniture and fixtures.
Total Resources.$043,017.34
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock.5 25,000.00
lrplus Fund and Undivided Profits. 13,238.98
This is an account set aside to support the capital stock and increase
the value of thesame.
Dividends Unpaid. 560.00
Certified Checks. 25 73
DePosits. 604,192.63
Total Liabilities. ; $643,017.34
City Depositary. Security
Territorial Depositary. Service
U. S. Depositary for Postal Savings Funds. Satisfaction
ESTABLISHED 1909
city mini
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
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The MECCA
Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phons 1*7.
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At
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Rest au rant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
IN i 7ii i • ~ "I . I a mu
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Everything in furniture and house
hold goods. Just call on Lambert tf
Why Suffer?
Why should any woman stand over
a tub of steaming suds and rub her
strength away?
No woman need do that. We can
prove it to any one who will come to
see the THOU Klectric Washing Ma
chine. Kvery woman should come
Kvary man should come — to see this
wonderful machine.
$00 DOWN; $00 PER MONTH PUTS
THOR ELECTRIC WASHING
MACHINE
Does a washing of any size with
out hard work or worry. A good
sized washing in an hour. Does
the work perfectly. No woman
can do It so well. Not only wash
es—wrings. Costs only 2 cents
an hour for electricity. Saves
wear and tear on clothes be
cause it washes without rubbing.
Also saves work for a woman.
| And saves wages of wash
day help.
Como in before next wash
] day. l>o your next washing the
j the THOU WAY.
Cordova Power Co.
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