PORT SINCE
The steamship Admiral Evans, of
the I’acific-Alaska Navigation Com
pany arrived in Cordova from the
south at o'clock this morning. She
remained in port only several hours,
leaving for the west at 5 o'clock.
She had the following passengers
for Cordova: R. Schreeberger and
wife, L. Arnold, E. W. Bottof, M. B.
Flemming. G. Arnold, R. R. Tinkham,
Mike Kelly. J. Rainwater, and three
steerage. • -- •
F. B. Ford, bound for Latouche, was
the only outgoing passenger.
The steamship Admiral Watson, of
the same line, arrived from the west
yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, sail
ing for the south at It30 o'clock in the
afternoon. She had 7|>0 tons of con
centrates from J.atouche. Mrs. Leona
Stanley, for Juneau, took passage.
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Charles W. Hawfceswoith, in charge
of the educational bureau at Hyda
burg. will probably receive the ap
pointment of district superintendent
of the United States bureau of edu
cation to succeed W. G. Beattie, who
recently resigned.
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Wanted — Lady desires to rent a
good piano. Apply at this office.
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For Sale—A1 pool table, cheap. In
quire Times office.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
Harry Hoi't, of Gulkann, arrived in
Cordova yesterday.
A. M. Keating, of Katalla, is regls
tered at the Alaskan hotel.
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The dance at the Windsor hotel Sat
urday was well attended and enjoyed
by a large number.
George Kennedy and Walter Gaff
ney evinruded out to Canoe Cass Sun
i day and returned with forty pounds of
1 tish.
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I Harry Thisted, Fred Thistod, Nick
Classen, Dan Grennlng, Andrew lluld
berg and Sam Gilmore were visitors
at Chas. Ross’ ranch over Sunday.
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Lighthouse Inspector Tinkum Is in
Cordova en route to Hinchlnbrook,
where he will supervise extensive re
pairs to the station.
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Arthur Laverty, Andrew Anderson,
James Bennett and George School
craft, members of t)ie plledriver crew
which drove piles for the new dock at
Latouche, returned to Cordova yes
terday
SECOND ASSISTANT P, M
GENERAL COMING
The Seattle I’. l. contains the to
lowing regarding the Alaska mal
service:
"The Alaska problem, involving frc
quent winter and spring congestion
of mail matter at Cordova and othe
forwarding stations, has attracted th
attention of Otto i’raeger, second at
sfstant imstmaster general. Mr. IYa<
ger is planning to come to Seattle i:
July to consult with commercial bod
ies regarding Alaskan malls and the:
to go on a trip of Inspection t
Alaska.”
It is suggested that when Mr. Prat
ger visits Cordova the local Chambe
of Commerce should get busy and er
deavor to have some of the change
made by Inspector Neil last year mod
fled.
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From Selkirk, at the junction of th
Pelly and Lewes rivers, which forr
the Yukon, comes the report that th
natives have adopted white man’
methods, and recently elected a net
chief by secret ballot.
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rj Robert D. Gray, commissioner at
•, Katalla. who had charge of the affairs
of the Alaska Oil & Refining Co., re
- turned from Valdez last night, where
' he had been In attendance at the court
-1 sale of the property.
' Gray reports that Falcon Joslin, who
’[bought the property, Is prepared to
J begin Immediate work on the wells
■and refining plants in order to in
i' crease the output, which is far below
• the local demands. In his opinion,
t Joslin easily can double the present
■ production of the wells.
Judge Gray is optimistic over the
outlook of conditions in Katalla. ex
pressing faith in the ability of the
men back of the railroad now build
1 ing to the coal fields from that point '
5 to put U. through if they want to. 1
s Clark Uavis, tjie man behind the en
t terprlse, arrived at Katalla on the
Admiral Kvans yesterday.
: Joslin. accompanied by $atn Blum.
went to KataJLla on the steamship Ad
1 jniral Watson yesterday.
' .Judge Gray w;lll leave for Ks i’«a
this afternoon on the launch Waif.
SCHILLER WANTS TO HAVE
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• Fred Schiller this morning an
I nounced his intention of immediately
j communicating with Governor Strong
'looking to the organization in for-j
j dova ol' a company of the Alaska mi
litia.
Schiller is a veteran of the Spanish
| American war, and his feet already
are itching owing to the call Issued
by President Wilson. It is his inten
tion, if he can get authority, to organ
ize a company of militia in Cordova,
where, he says, there are many men
who gladly would join.
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j Rev. R. P- Ziegler left on this morn- j
ing's train, making his monthly visit
to Chitina, McCarthy and Kennecott.
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i Robert Gottschalk, of the Alaskan
i Hotel, and several of his guests took
■ ja successful fishing excursion Sunday >
I morning, returning with a',pig string. j:
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Seven plants are reported to be
working on Tenderfoot, in the Ten
ana district, all of them in the pay. s
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Urlck ice cream at Northern Drug. US
We pack them so you can take one £
home. Vanilla Ice cream in pints and j j:
quarts. Stokes' ice cream exclu-!i:
slvely. ^ I l * * _ * jfj
For Sale — Four and one-half foot |
| Banquet range and counter platform £
; scales at a bargain. See Rawson.
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When a small boy gets his fingers g
i caught In the pantry door it isn't the |
i jam he is looking for.
TAILORING
CLEANING AND PRESSING. j
Detmer's Woolens for Ladles’ amL
Gents' Suitings. Prompt Attention toi
Remodelling of Ladies’, and Gents’i
Suits. Reasonable Prices. Satisfac !
tion Guaranteed.
W. H. GRAVES
Ph*ne 130. Mickelson Building. J:
AT THE
MOUNTAIN INN|
Good hunting and fishing. Also fish
and game for sale In season. Boats j:]
for rent, good meals and beds. Rates £
j $2.50 per day. \
The Walkers
ALAGANICK, ALASKA.
Twenty Miles From Cordova.
FOR SALE
COPPER PROPERTY
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Near Ileatson Mine, Latouche.
Close to tidewater. An excellent |:j
opportunity for man with little money
to make large profit. Price and terms £
reasonable. Apply
PETER CANAVARA,
Latouche, Alaska.
Empress Theatre
ft f y J’UE^DAX. iJUNE <■ 26, 1916. a , ; t
William Fox Presents Henri Bernstein’s masterpiece,
” “SAMSON.”
(Not a Biblical Play)
With William Fanium, the Original Ben Hur, in the Title Boh
Show at 8 p. m. _Admission 25 Cents
For the Mechanic
WHITE’S ADZES AND HAND AXES
DISTON’S HAND SAWS
BAILY PLANES
HAYDOLE’S HAMMERS
STARRET’S and YANKEE TOOLS
BUCK CHISELS
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For the Motorboatman
DAYTON DYNAMO
K. W. and WIZARD MAGNETOS
COLUMBIA HOTSHOT BATTERIES
BORER’S SEMI ROTARY PUMPS.
SHEBLER CARBURETOR
EDISON’S CAUSTIC SODA AND OIL
Northwestern Hardware Co.
AGENTS CEAY AND GRAY MOTORS
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Men’s and ,
Women’s
SPORT ’
SHIRTS
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CLAYSON'S
| Alaskan Hotel |
THE HOUSE OF COMFORT S
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THE BEST EQUIPPED HOTEL
IN ALASKA |
Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells, Electric * |;
Lights, Steam Heat, Suites With Bath.
|i Bar in Connection
ROBERT GOTTSCHALK Propriteors ART CLONINGER :£
I CORDOVA, .... ALASKA |
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Our Store Invites |
Your Trade i
We carry the best of men’s wear in every line, which \
in the long end enables you to save money on every
purchase.
We are showing a fine lot of
Suits at $17 to $20 [
j * 4 and up, all sizes ahd colors.
The Florsheim Shoes, a guarantee of satisfaction ;
with every pair. --*’■'* '*■* -
The celebrated original Chippewa Shoes for work
and durability.
John B. Stetson and Hardeman Hats. Also a com- s
plete line of rubber boots and rainproof clothing.
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.
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FINKELSTEIN&SAPIROj
THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.
WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME? :S
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in |
rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your >$
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own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and 3
see if it can’t be arranged. *j|
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