NOT TO GO TO
Unable to give employment to the
hundreds of men who are flocking to
Anchorage. Lieut. Frederick Mcars,
commissioner in charge of construc
tion work, has been forced to notify
the people of Alaska that there Is no
work there for them now. The fol
lowing telegram, which is self explana
tory, was received today:
Anchorage, .May 8. — The Alaska
engineering commission desires to ail
vise those interested that there is an
ample supply of labor, both skilled and
unskilled, at Anchorage to meet all
present and prospective requirements
for several weeks to come. It is in
advisable for any more laborers or
mechanics to come to Anchorage with
the idea of securing employment.
When more men are required this of
fice will take pleasure In notifying the
various Alaskan coast towns to that
effect." MEARS.
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It is expected that the Chitlna
crossing will he repaired in time to
allow the train which leaves here
Thursday to go straight through to
Chllina without transferring the pas
sengers.
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NORTHWESTERN ARRIVES
THIS AFTERNOON
The steamship Northwestern, of the
Alaska Steamship Company, arrived
at Orca at noon today front the south,
and was due to arrive at Cordova at
3 o'clock this afternoon. She has
the following passengers for Cordova:
Alvah Eames, A. Freed, Wm. Douglas,
Mrs. Anna Wlcklund. C. Mall W. Wat
son, M. Johnson, and twenty steerage.
The steamship Victoria arrived from
Valdez this morning and will load ore
here for Puget Sound.
The Northwestern will remain in
Cordova thirty-six hours.
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A number of employees for the Cop
per River Packing Company arrived
front the states on the Northwestern.
124 WERE KILLED IN THE
LAST IRISH REBELLION
LONDON, May 9. — The total cam
altics of the recent uprising in Dut
lln, according to a statement by th
government made public today, art
124 killed, 388 wounded and nine miss
Ing. These figures Include casualtif
of both rebel and government troop
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FIREMEN’S NOTICE.
The regular meeting of the flreme
' will be held Thursday night, and a
members are requested to be in a
tendance.
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Kowan, a former principal of the Sai
ta Monica, Cal., high school, and f<
the last nine years principal of tli
Lincoln high school at Seattle, \vt
chosen yesterday as principal of tli
Whatcom high school of Bellingham
■ BODY OF MISSING
IS F
: NEAR VALDEZ
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i The remains of Louis Short, who
I disappeared nearly a year ago while
n j out on a prospecting trip on the moun
I)! tains north of Valdez, were found
-1 Saturday by Rimer Postal and
I George Taylor. The body was lying
! on a clump of elder bushes and would
' be invisible to anyone unless directly
ir ibovc it. From its long exposure llt
e j tie remained hut the skeleton, and
sjfrom the appearance of this it was
0 indicated that Short had either fallen
over the bluff above, or had attempt
- o<l to climb up the cliff and bad fallen,
bringing down a quantity of rock with
him. He evidently never stirred after
he fell. The hones of the right arm
had the appearance of being broken.
• Mr. Postal came to town and notified
the authorities of liis find.
Early last spring Short sought work
at tiie Granby mine. Being disap
pointed ho announced that he woqld
take up prospecting, and the night
before he started out informed Mr.
I Postal that be was going up Mineral
I creek. The next morning he started
j out. and as he did not return for sev
eral days Mr. J’ostJI and Robert
Krampitz went tip Mineral creek in
. an attempt.to find him. Later John
_ s. Heckey and Marshal W. T. Scott
and others searched for some time,
all in tlie vicinity of Mineral creek,
and at times probably close to the
j body of the unfortunate man, without
finding him.
Last October Mr. Heckey received
a letter from the parents of Mr. Short.
! who reside at So. 9 Fleet Street. I,on
I don, England, thanking him and the
| citizens of Valdez for their efforts to
locate their missing son.
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Jack Reagan, who has been confined
to the hospital tor the last several
weeks, was able to leav» today.
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Ladies' Kenyon Coats — Spring
shipment just received at Clavson's.
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1 For Sale—A 26-foot launch, with
- 4 1-2 horse-power engine; also one 2
horsepower four cycle engine; one 6
horse-power Gray, with shafts, propel
lers. etc. All in running condition. In
quire of Tom Teets.
GOVERNOR STRONG IS BACK
FROM WASHINGTON
SEATTLE, May 9. — Governor
Strong, of Alaska, today returned from
Washington en route to his home at
Juneau. He reports that never before
was the outlook so bright for favorable
Alaskan legislation, as the heads of
all departments and practically all the
| congressmen are friendly to the North.
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Ask for the "M. H.” and "William
R. King” Cigars. Made In Cordova.-^
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Wahted — Young gtrl to assist with
house work and care of baby. Good
wages. Apply to James Flynn.
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For Sale—20 horsepower gasoline
engine. See Dooley.
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For Sale—Fish Baltery at Mile 56,
on the Copper River & Northwesterly
j railway. Inquire of M. C. Thompsoar
The M#cca.”
INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire in
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara, London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
and Rutgers, and others; all strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casually Company, and issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Reatty & Trust Co.
Empress Theatre
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.
William Fox Presents
WORMWOOD
The Dramatic Master Work of
MARIE CORELU
Produced l>y Marshal Farnmn.
Show Starts at 8 p. m. Regular Adraissior
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Rifles Honest Clay Launch
Guns Supplies
and Heavy Duty Engines and Ship k
Ammunition _ _ , . . Chandlery
J For Sale by —
Northwestern Hardware Co.
SOLE AGENTS
m
Preparedness
Protection
Pyrene
Pyrene Fire Extinguishers
are a preparedness for the
protection your home and
property demands.
Every home should have a Pyrene
Fire Extinguisher. An ounce of pre
vention is worth a pound of cure. Cost
but little, may save you much.
' 'Vv j$ . ; i- . ■*
The Blum, O’Neill Company
Agents i.
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GOING TO FAIRBANKS
Take
FRAME’S AUTO STAGE
From
CHITINA TO GULKANA.
Cars Leave Chitina Hotel Daily.
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ALASKA JUNK CO.
Juneau, Alaska.
Dealers in Rubber, Copper, Brass.
Lead, Zinc, Sacks, Rags Rope and
Scrap Iron.
| DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
“TTffice Hours—10 a. m. to 12 noon.
Railroad Hospitalf'2 to 6 p. m„ Adams
Buljding, Room 6.
Phones—Residence. 115; Hospital,
40; Office. 132.
DR. E. T. MALIN
CHIROPRACTOR AND MASSEUR.
Consultation Free.
Hours—10 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 7 p. m
'Wellington House. Room IS
.FISHERMEN ,
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Get your outfit here. Our line is complete. We
carry Johnson’s Best Oiled Clothing, Goodrich Rubber
Boots and Oiled Clothing, Gold Medal and several other
brands of oiled clothing, Eureka, Ball Band and Gold Seal
Rubbers, Fishermen’s Mitts and Gloves, Underwear,
Overshirts, Sox and everything in wearing apparel.
MAIL ORDERS FILLED.
Clayson, The Clothier '
Let Us Fill Your Next Order.
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CORDOVA ’ "
BATH AND HAIR DRESSING
PARLORS
Phone 99. Wilton Bldg. Open Day and Night.
Steam, Shower, Turkish ami Tub Baths, also Electrical
Treatments.
Fridays for toadies. Lady Attendant. *
We Guarantee to Treat Khejuuatieal Pains and to Give
Satisfaction. Give its a Trial.
JOHN NELSON, Proprietor.
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pring uits !
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Drop in and Iook over our large assortment of new a
|: suits, just unpackea. 1
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We can show you most any fabric, any size, any Sj
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if shade you want. And best of ail, prices that will astonish ||
I y°u- 1
If you are in the market for a suit we will be pleased a
| to show you the best line of merchandise for the mon<
§1 this town has ever shown you. -|
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Ifinkelstein&sapiroL
j THE STORE THAT SATISFIES. ^