The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATE8T NEW8PAPER
Entered at the Postoffice at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
ASSOCIATED PRESS TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Single Coplea .f .10 Six Months (In advance) ... f 6.00
One Month .. 1.00 On* Year (In advance) _ 10.00
Dally and Weekly, by carrier or mall, $1.26 per month.
H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. ”
CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, ll>l(i.
TIME TO MAKE A DECISION.
The war in Europe continues. There is no relaxation in
fierceness in the field, but the signs multiply that all the bellig
erents are tired almost to a collapse and would all welcome an
excuse that would enable them to sound a truce. At least all
but Great Britain. There could be no settlement that would
satisfy her yet, for she is determined, if possible, to eliminate
Germany as a rival controlling the ocean carrying trade of the
world.
But a proposition that Germany, France and Russia would'
be willing to accept, would compel England’s acceptance like
wise.
Cannot the neutral nations prepare some formula?
(>f course our knowledge of the situation is only such as is
supplied by the news that comes daily from across the sea. But
could the representatives of one hundred millions of people,!
move in earnest to carry a formula, backed by a holy purpose,
through, we are sure that all the other neutral nations would
gladly second the plan, and in earnest consultation could pro
duco something that the exhausted nations now at war would
accept.
It would have to come in the form of a proposed interna
tional code; a new assumption of power by all nations, tin* weak
and strong alike, with |>enalties for any nation daring to violate
its commands.
Penalties in forms that would make tin1 strongest nation
hesitate before making itself liable. They would have to go
beyond a threat of war in case of violation, and at the same time
boycott for a term of years any and all trade with the power
that dared play false to its commands.
Moreover, it should place all nations in alliance to execute
its decrees.
It is discounting the intelligence of mankind to declare that
such a code cannot be formulated.
The powers at war would' not accept interference direct,
but our belief is they would welcome such a movement by non
tnils and gladly accept the results. It is due the brave men who
are dying daily in hopeless battle, due the families that, broken .
hearted, are seeing what little property they have left swiftly
disappearing; due the mothers that are counting their dead and
watching their children still left with a thought that lives of
toil without any sufficient recompense is all that at best awaits
them.
It is our belief that the time has come, overdue in fact,
when such a diversion should lie made by the neutral nations,
and' that because of its power and place, our country should is
sue the call for such a conference.
ALASKA AS A COPPER PRODUCER.
During the past two years Alaska lias forged rapidlv to the
front as one ol the more important copper producing sections
oi the world. rl lie great Kennecott copper mines and allied cor
porations being mainly responsible for the position which the
territory occupies in this respect. The copper production in
Alaska during the last fiscal year was such as to attract the in
stunt attention of other copper producing countries, and the
output for the fiscal year 1917 will show a substantial increase
over that of the previous year.
Other copper mines in the Copper river valley and other
districts, are being developed, and the list of producing mines
is being increased steadily. Such has been the growth in the
production of Alaska copper that it has far outstripped' the gold
output, which now occupies a secondary place, and, besides gold
and copper, our two principal minerals in point of production,
we have our salmon fisheries which are close up in value to our
gold output.
The coming year, too, will in all probability place Alaska
in the list of coal exporting countries, instead of in the import
ing class, an unenviable position which.it has occupied during
its entire history as an American possession; and, iet it be re
membered, this advance is the direct outcome1 of the new policy
toward Alaska which is being carried forward by the present
administration for the development of the territory.—Ex
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SHORT ARM JOLTS.
Seattle police are a bit paradoxical. Are they not trying to
make a dry Martini in prosecuting l)e Martini, alleged boot
legger?
'I’he federal trade commission in its proposed pursuit of
soaring values may have to call in the aeronautic division of the
government.
'I lie South Sea islands rejoice in the prospect of good ad
vertising through the projected visit of the explorative, expres
sive colonel. They could help their publicity cause along by
eating him.
It has been figured by a local mathematician that if all the
subjects of military age of belligerent nations-now working on
the government railroad work went home to fight they would
make more than a regiment, but would be fighting against
each other. Seward flatewav.
Fairbanks is clamoring for a new court house, which re
minds us that several years ago congress made an appropria
tion ol $100,000 for a federal building ut Cordova. If Uncle
Sam wants to keep pace with the march of progress here lie had
bettei get busy next summer and start work on this building.
I lie Skagway Alaskan feels that there is little to be gained
by the Alaska rate case investigation by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. It looks for no reduction in rates, because
it says the rate to Alaska is lower now, considering the length
of the voyage, than rates by boat on the Atlantic. The only so
lution, according to our contemporary’s theory, is the agricul
tural development of the interior, and thus keep the trails
portation money at home.
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WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 358. CORDOVA, ALASKA.
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DR. W. H CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calla may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Itesidence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
fng).
Phones Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. T*ALE
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.
HUB THE TAILOR
MERCHANT TAILORING
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LADIES’ AND GENT’S.
Suits Made to Order in Three Days.
Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
Clothes Stored While Out of City.
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Take
FRAME’S AUTO STAGE
I.eaves Chitina for Fail banks
on July C and every six days
thereafter.
Wire Chitina Hotel for reser
vations.
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
—COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Watson, Tuesday, Nov. 21 Steamers—President. Governor.
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral S' hley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Dally Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Diege .Monday, Thursday Sutui Jay
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 steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
MARIPOSA LEAVES' ~STEATTL1G NOVEMBER 9
NORTHWESTERN LEAVES SEATTLE NOV. 15
ALAMEDA LEAVES SEATTLE NOVEMBER 22
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouehe, Juneau, Yahhz
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamanlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
■ailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES, .
General Agent Agent 1
Electrification of its main line over the hack
bone of the Continent has eliminated all soot, so, .... .mi!
cinders, permitting an unobstructed view of (he niagni
ficent panoramas through the Hifter Roots and Rot kies
S. R. HEDGES, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
A. E. Harris, T. P. A., Juneau, Alaska.
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Pins, Chains j Assortment j
Necklaces ! „ °* 1
Brarelpts — —^ _ Nugget
HINTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
__A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Piease -f
Women's Kid Gloves, Infant's and Children*' Ws Fancy "- --
White. Black Comfy Slinners Oriental Bath Sets.
and Tan fa fa irts. AHh Tray aiu, Containing 2 large Bath Towels. _
I ***** -—- ,na S”" . ... 2 Cue.t Towel.,
Women's Kimonos. _ 8hoC8, m Fancy Xmas Boxes. Fancy Designs. ., yVu ,h <#C.lV
Cotton Crepe and Children's Sweaters and Men's Faucy Women’s Fancy Colors I
Silk Toques. Navajor Bath Robes, Silk Sets. Cap and
■ ... . . , Women's All wool Bath S|
snort and Long Knitted Wool Suits. Blankets and Robes. Scarf.
v -——-- — Robes and Blankets
* y‘ „ Swansdown Comforters Assorted Colors.
--- ( hildren s Dolls, -~-__- Indian and Plain
Men's Leather Collar Women's Fancy Overcoats Teddy Boars, Toilet and Fan<ly Woolen Silk Ties, Deaiiras.
Tin oij __ 1
Men s Toilet and Sots. Etc. -—.n.ketB___ Silk Hose. *'" n°udo,r
———_ Heather Novelties. Taps.
■ bet8' Mackinaws. Beautiful 1 Silk Pajamas. Silk Shawls ™
Men's Combination Arm Bands. '—-—____ Women’s Silk Manicure Sets, ■■
Garters and Suspenders. Women's Silk . Felt Pillows and < Tie Hangers,
Fancy Boxes. Umbrella. _ Scissors Sets, Hosiery.
„ . Auto Scarfs --Pennants. for Men in Holiday Shades.
Comfy Bedroom _______ Women's Imported I,rldSe Cards. Eiderdown Slippers,
Great“Variety Women's Silk Sweaters 8)Ik Women's Shoes. j- --- Writing Sets. Silk Scarfs.
8'"‘ —w«« gh„,. A Fancy Line of High SUk -Pr Qlo.. C_. mZZ J™.’
Hose A Complete Assortment_~__TopB Ulnen Handkerchiefs. Sewing Haps Women's Sllvarelgn
Men's Con.hinBttf.r Kayser's silk Hosiery ... . „ I . * Slip-on-Coats.
aL . . a lu Colors and Sizes. Women s Evening and _ Large Assortment. Tourist Sets. Etc. In Various Shades
Arm lianas ana AU shades ---— --— — _
Garters. A Handsome Gift _ Afternoon Gowns. | Women's t Ful1 Llne °f
In Fancy Boxes. -—■--_ - Silk Underwear, “ - Stetson Hats Kenyon Coats.
Children's ComlbaUon Xm»i Ribbon, ..nlon Tlvf. _,AAA Q „ Beautiful Silk Fancy Sewing . a Trunks,
■I union and Two-piece SultH, ’ ana Suit cases and S
Knitted Sweaters, „ _ ShlrtwuUU
Caps and Leggings. Xmas Cards, Corset Covers. Chemise, __ 1 a8"' Hanan Shoes. u
Ladles' Knitted Shawls, Xmas Boxes It . ,, ----“-—r_ __ _ Women Silk and Woolen
■ Underskirts, Etc — ' - —- - Mitts and Gloves.
W Hood and Toques. __ »«„„•„ ...... 0 , ,
—__ _ — Mens 1-ancy Smoking
Men's Suspenders. --- -■ , U0k«t«
Men's Tie Clasps ORIENTAL NOVELTIES. Vests
Wornen's'sHk”Bedroom Haby'8 8"k yul,ted Comforters. Trimmed Bamboo Baskets, 1 Sweater Coat8* I
. Toakwood Trays, Card Cases, 1 lollies, Pajamas,
falippers Gauze renter 9eu Handkerchiefs. Handbags - — Nightgowns,
Silk" Wrlous Shades'’ Kimonas. Book Mark. Powder Box. Sewing Sets. 81|k and Wo°l
C mfv a d Vlluper. Jewel Box, Opera Bags. Paper Cutters. • ' Pin fashions.. _ Underwear
In' Various Styles ^ ^ Tab, Cloths in .ever*, Designs. JUV Cl ClTUlVT}
and Shades. EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT. J. AJLJL* \J X XlXJCflV, WU1 Be Found Here for Men,