TRYING TO FORK
Governor J. F. A. Strong says tha
a bill may be passed by the presen
session of Congress permitting tli
formation of a National Guard ii
Alaska. The governor strongly re
commended the formation of an or
ganization of that kind in his annua
report, and has also taken the mat
ter up with Delegate Wlckersham, tlv
department of the interior and tlirougl
the department with the secretary o
war.
Governor Strong stated that whil
he had had no official notification o
the matter, he believed the presen
bill before Congress for the federal
ization of the National Guard wil
make provision for the formation o
a guard in Alaska.
There has been considerable agi
tation in all parts of Alaska for thi
formation of a guard for the past fev
years, and especially so since the agi
tation for preparedness was started.
The war department some time agi
held that under the present laws m
guard can be formed in Alaska. Tlv
watter was taken up at once and ai
endeavor has been made to have pro
per laws enacted allowing this to b<
done.
In his annual report, Governo
Strong says:
“As yet Alaska has no militia o
other military organization. In 190:
the war department decided that w
useful organization of the militia ti
Alaska could be perfected under thi
existing lawr, which was regarded a
obsolete, and it was therefore recom
mended that no organization of tin
militia be attempted in advance of ap
propriate legislation by Congress. A
the same time the w'ar departmen
was of the opinion that it was botl
practicable and desirable to maintaii
a force of militia in Alaska, particu
larly in the vicinity of Juneau. Thi
matter seems to have rested there, fo:
no effort has been made to remove
the obstacle referred to by the de
partment In the way of organizing the
militia of the territory and to extend
to it the provisions of the act ap
proved January 21, 1303, "to promote
the efficiency of the militia, etc.” I
have, therefore, to recommend that
such legislation he enacted by Con
gress as will make it possible to or
ganize and maintain a force of militia
in Alaska. The time seems to he
opportune for such organization. And
1 if this be done a force of militia 1,000
^ i or more in number can be enrolled,
whose personnel would comprise men
’ | of previous experience in the militia
I of various states, and who are now
' seasoned Alaskans.”
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' WILL TAKE MANAGEMENT OF
COPPER MINES.
^ F. A. Handcock, at present master
mechanic in the government railroad
* shops, will leave Reward the first of
^ next month for Horseshoe bay, where
1 he will take the management of the
Horseshoe Copper Company’s mine.
1 This is the company which employed
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Handcock before he went to Kenne
cott for the (luggenhelms.
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Wanted — A position as steam en
' gineer. Twenty years’ experience.
Apply A. L. McDonald, Cordova House.
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' For Rale — Ringer sewing machine.
* Good bargain. Apply Cordova Dress
’ making Parlors, Adams building.
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ZEPPELINS
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PARIS, March 15. — Although the
weather has been mild and almost
balmy tile greater part of the winter,
seventy five per cent of the people of
Paris are victims of colds. The epi
demii' is largely charged to the first
visit of the Zeppelin air raiders. Many
persons at that time rushed, lightly
clad, from warm apartments to the
streets or into cold, clammy cellars.
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ENGLISH COINS USED FREELY IN
FRANCE.
PARIS, March 15. — English pen
nies and half pennies now circulate
freely in France. They are generally
accepted without objection, particu
larly since the dearth of French cop
per coins made itself felt. Curiously
enough the senators are the most re
bellious to the circulation of their
ally's copper money.
A newswoman at the Luxemburg
palace says the gray-haired men of the
upper house stubbornly refuse the
English coppers. The deputies, how
ever, accept them without a word.
GOOD TIME IS
Everything is in readiness for the
grand St. Patrick's Day ball, to be
given in Eagle Hall. Friday evening.
March 17.
Mrs. Leonard Baur and the Misses
Madeline Buchanan, Marie and (lene
vieve ltosswog report a ready sale
of tickets, so that a good house is as
sured. The tickets are $1.00. ladies
free. The proceeds of the social will
go to the organ fund of the Catholic
church.
The music, w^hieh is under the di
rection of fleo. Dooley, will be such
as to enable the dancers to trip the
light fantastic toe to the latest and
most popular airs.
Leonard Baur. assisted by a corps
of competent assistants, will act as
floor manager, and see to the comfort
and pleasure of the guests,
\V. W. Diederlch, of local fame, will
attend to the cooling refreshments.
Thanks to the generosity of our lo
cal merchants, the committee an
nounces the following array of vain
able door prizes.
A set of ivory military hair brushes,
from the Northern Drug Company.
Sterling silver set of coffee spoons,
from Cordova Drug Company.
A silk muffler, given by Will Clay
son's store.
Three dollar box of candy, from E.
A. Hegg.
Souvenir spoon, from a friend.
One dollar and a half box candy,
from Cordova Co-operative Store.
Big Ben alarm clock, from Blum.
O'N’elll Company, and others.
Remember the time—Friday even
ing.
The place—Eagle Halt.
Tickets may be procured from
Hegg's. Postoffice Store. Northern
Drug Company, Cordova Drug Com
pany, Cordova Co-operative Store, and
the above mentioned young ladies.
LOOKING FOR SUBSTITUTES FOR
DRUGS.
VIENNA. March 15. — To meet the
serious shortage of certain drugs and
medicines, fhe Pharmaceutical Insti
tute lias been conducting investiga
tions into the production of proper
substitutes. The Druggists’ Wochen
schrift publishes a long list of suc
cessful “Ersatz" medicines already
produced, among them being a syn
thetic form of morphia, a substitute
for blycerine. and bromine to take
the place of iod'ne as a skin disin
fectant.
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Show at Empress Theatre tonight.
Cordova Dressmaking Parlors. Work
guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Adams
building.
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If you do not receive your paper re
gularlv "aP ud the Daily Times office.
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For good piling, any length, any
amount. See Dooley.
REGISTRATION NOTICE. ‘’V
Beginning February 1 the registra
tion book of the Town of Cordova
will be open at my office at the P. O.
Store, Second street, Cordova, at all
hours during the day and evening. The
registration book will be closed at *
i p. m., Saturday, April 1, 1916.
CHAS. KOSSWOG, Registrar.
Empress Theatre
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MARCH 16 AND 17.
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> Pathe News, No. 92.
“MILADY’S BOUDOIR.’’
J Biograph Drama.
“THE STAGE COACH DRIVER AND THE GIRL.”
Western Drama, Featuring Tom Mix.
> “FABLE OF THE SYNDICATE LOVER.”
'[ George Ade Fable.
Admission 25 Cents. Show Starts at 8 p.m.
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Take
FRAME'S AUTO STAGE
From
CHITINA TO GULKANA.
Cars Leave Chitina Hotel Daily.
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TAILORING
Cleaning and Pressing.
Detrner’s Woolens for La
dies’ and Gents’ Suitings.
BOLLINGER & GRAVES,
Phone 130.
Mickelson Building.
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And Sheep Lined Coats, German
Sox, Loggers’ Shirts, Heavy
Woolen Underwear, Overshirts,
Goodrich Gold Seal, Eureka and
Ball Band Pacs and Rubber
Boots, Parkas, Woolen Sox,
Wombat, Muskrat and Opossum
Fur Caps; all other kinds of cold
weather Caps, Wool and Leather
Mitts, Felt Shoes (ladies’ and
gent’s).
Let Us Fill Your Next Order.
Clayson, The Clothier
Mail Orders Promptly Filled. ^
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28 Steam Heated Rooms. With or Without Bath. .
Hotel Overland Chitina
GEORGE BLUM, PROP.
POOL ROOM AND
able Lobby Upstair*.
Headquarters for the Public.
mjrjf-l Satisfaction Guaranteed. /A
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received from America’s largest merchant |
fi tailoring house, jtf[
The American Tailoring Company,
|j of Chicago, j§
:* the largest assortment of samples ever shown :;i:
i;i; in Cordova. Anyone wishing a suit made up
| with smartness and elegance, come in and look H
the line over and be convinced.
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Prices Very Reasonable.
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THE STORE THAT SATISFIES. 1 j
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