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We will give 25 cents
for every bad egg you
find under the Holly
hurst brand - - - -
FOR BUTTER AND EGGS, STAPLE AND FANCY
GROCERIES of the Best Quality and at Lowest Prices,
We are there.
O’NEILL & SLATER COMPANY
THE STORE OF QUALITY
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Commissioner Riggs waited in the cor
ridor of the L. C. Smith building today
while a force of clerks opened mall
and attend to other matters. The
first requisition for a big amount of
supplies was received yesterday by C.
E. Doyle, purchasing agent for the
commission.
The order calls for paproximately
900,000 feet of lumber and a miscella
neous lot of nuts, bolts, ■washers and
hardware. The bids will be opened
May 6. The contract for a locomo
tive crane has been awarded to a
firm at Cleveland, Ohio.
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All the Real News In the Times.
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That many thousands—perhaps mil
lions—of dollars will be Invested, and
hundreds of men will be given employ
ment in Alaska as soon as the govern
ment formulates its regulations for
leasing of the Bering River and Mat
•anuska coal, is the opinion of George
Watkins Evans, the engineer who un
der many difficulties mined a big
sample of the Matanuska coal which
was tested by the government for
naval purposes and found eminently
satisfactory.
Evans has made a number of exami
inations of both fields, several times
being employed to do so by the Un
ited States bureau of mines. He is
on his way east', but refuses to dis
cuss the purpose of his mission.
"I may see Secretary Lane of the
Jnterlor department when I am In
Washington,” he said.
That there Is an abundance of good
coal In Alaska," he continued, "Is
known to everybody who has taken
the trouble to Investigate, but the suc
cess or failure of the mining of that
coal will depend In a large measure
upon the regulations formulated by
the department for the leasing of the
land.
Leases Important Feature
No doubt there are many big firms
ready to go Into the coal mining busi
ness in Alaska, as there Is n market
for a considerable amount of the fuel,
but unless the leases provide liberal
working conditions, most of them will
keep out. The rules applied to the
mining of coal in Pennsylvania or
other Eastern states will not do for
Alaska, where the conditions are dif
ferent.
“Much money will have to be ex
pended In preliminary work before
machinery Is installed. I have no defi
nite knowledge on the subject, but I
expect that by the time the railroad
Is completed to the coal fields, which
will be in about two years hence, I
somebody will have developed por- j
tons of the Matanuska field to the'
point where shipments can be made,”
Seattle and Alaska residents who
are deslrouB of taking up coal land
i ‘ases are deeply Interested In know
ing whether the government will make
an entirely new survey of the fields
before entering Into leases.
Great Areas Surveyed.
Great areas of both fields were sur
veyed by applicants for patents to the
property and it Is contended that
these surveys could be used by the
government thereby saving much
time.
Under the leasing law, the govern
ment is entitled to make reservations
of areas in both fields, and those in
tending to lease are interested to know j
whether all of the best coat in the
fields will be included in the reserva-^
tions. If the best coal land is re
served by the government there will
be little opportunity for private capi
tal to invest.
A committe at Washington Is now
formulating a set of regulations and
it has been announced that the work
will be completed this month.
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Tony Lynch, who conducts a ranch
at Mile 13, received two cows on
yesterday’s steamer.
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Decline in Sugar. $7.50 Sack at
S. Blum & Co.
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JUDITH OF BETHULIA
AT EMPRESS TONIGHT
A splendid four-reel Biograph pro
duction, gorgeously staged and artis
tically perfect. A story of ancient
Judea, of love, romance and battle.
Blanche Sweet, as Judith, is bewitch
ing, and the attention that has been
given to the costumes, weapons, in
struments of war, customs of the peo
ple and the correct scenic background
all combine to make this picture one
of the finest ever shown at the Em
press theatre. iCfegular Admission,
25 cents. There will be but one show
beginning at 8:16.
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A substantial crossing is being built
on First street between Hegg’s and
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A train arived from Chltlna this af
ternoon.
The steamer Watson arrived from
the westward at 5 o’clock this after
noon.
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Kggs, Fresh from the Local Ranch,
at O'Neill & Slater Co’s.
Carnation Cream, 3 cans for 25c.—
$4. per case at 8. Blum & Co’s.
INFLAMATQRY SHELLS ALLIED
FLEETSETFIRETO MAIDOS
LONDON, May 7—In the Dardanelles, the artillery ex
changes between the allied warships and the Turkish shore bat
teries continue. Part of the allied fleet is in the Gulf of Saros,
and is bombarding the straits fortifications from behind with
their big guns, which carry far enough to reach across the pe
ninsula. Part of the shells used by the ships are inflamatory,
and yesterday the town of Maidos was ignited by the use of
these shells.
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LONDON, May 7—The House of Commons will discuss a
proposal to meet the attacks of the German armies using as
phyxiating gases, with like attacks. The matter has aroused
a great real of interest among the members and a large portion
of the legislators are seemingly in favor of such reprisals.
LONDON, May 7—A German submarine has torpedoed
and sunk the British steamer Candidate off the city of Water
ford, on tlie south coast of Ireland. The crew w'ere all res
cued.
TO EXPEND $1720 ON
HOAD TO CENIETEflY
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In a letter to A. B. Cooper, after
the adjournment of the legislature at
Juneau, and Just before his departure
for San Francisco to attend the ex
position. Representative T. B. Tansy,
of this division, writes as follows:
"Among the beneficial acts passed
and which became laws are the work
ingmen's compensation law, the safe
ty mine law, an Australian ballot law
and a license system of taxation. The
workingmen's compensation act aU
lows $6,000 for total disability, and a
less amount In proportion to disabil
ity received. The forest reserve fund
of $60,000 is to be disbursed through
out the territory, and secured $1720
to repair the road to the Cordova
cemetery. The fishing Industry put
up a stubbborn fight against being
taxed but they will have to pay four
cents a case for their pack, which is
considered a fair tax."
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Petaluma Eggs. 35c. per doz. at
S. Blum & Co's.
Peter, Where Art Thou?
If Peter Belettno will call at the
Cordova postofflce he will learn some
thing of Interest to him.
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WE BUY LIVE j
SILVER FOXand MARTEN
ALASKA SILVER FOX 4 FUR
FARMS COMPANY
J. 8. Sterling, Mgr.
FAIRBANKS - - - ALASKA
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOQRPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
Last w eek we sold lots of Shoes at 3.00 and 3.50
We have 40 Pairs St 11 left
in Patent Leather, Russian Calf and Vici
1 o elean up the lot we otter these at
2.50 per pair
Call and look them over, perhaps you’ll find just
what you want—These were 1O CA
originally 5.00 and 6.00Shoes * * **
CLOSED EVENINGS CLOSED SUNDAYS
EXCEPT SATURDAY
j
|Hinpress Theatre
HO IS 1
Our comedies are real comedies,
the kind that make you laugh. We
don't accept a film merely because
its maker says it is funny Wheth
er of the rough and tumble sort or
"high brow.” dur comedies have
genuine humor.
PROGRAM, FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1915
A Big Special Production
JUDITH OF BETHULIA
One Show Only beginning at 8:15 Admission 25c.
Special Announcement
To Ladies of Cordova
OUR FORMAL SPRING SHOWING AND STYLE EXHIBIT
FOR 1915, FOR TWO DAYS ONLY FROM MAY 8TH AT
LATHROP’S SAMPLE ROOM ON FIRST STREET.
WE CORDIALLY INVITE you to our Spring showing
whichs begin Saturday, May 8, for we are proud, and justly
proud of our style exhibit.
THE NEWEST DESIGNS in Women’s Wear displayed
here are marvels of artistic skill. Famous artists have contri
buted their ideas to the fashion of every model.
HERE ARE GOWNS for every occasion, smart suits, stun
ning daytime dresses, exclusive dancing frocks, and coats at
very moderate prices, which have never been shown through
this country.
Come whether you purchase or not. We are open from
3 in the morning till 10 in the evening.
EPSTEIN AND GREENBAUM
We Want Your
Business
At our store you get the
BEST DRUG MERCHANDISE
| at the best possible prices
plus service which is sure
to satisfy.
In our store you will
find nearly all lines of
merchandise which any
modern, up-to-the-min
ute drug store carries.
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j “We are in business for your health.”
Northern Drug Co.
THE CORNER DRUG STORE
THE WONDER RANGES!
ARE PERFECT BAKERS AND FUEL SAVERS
Wf have Patterns to Suit your Fancy and
a Price to fit your Purse
NORTHWESTERN HARDWARE CO.
It's Stove 8ervlce we tell I
0/7-^ -fp It'* Stove 8ervlce you want
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5 IP !IAL SALE
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A Big Assortment of
I POROSKNIT, BALBRIGAN AND FLEECE LINED §
Originally $1.50 and $2.50 a Suit
SPECIAL SALE PRICE
| 50c per Garment |
A lot of Odd SUes in Silk and Wool, All Wool, in
Medium and Heavy Weights, to be Closed Out At
COST
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Ij FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO
if The Store That Satisfies §
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