The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
Entered at the Poitofflce at Cordova, Alaska, aa aecond-clMa matter.
ASSOCIATED PRE8S IELEGRAPhTc REPORTS.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Single Coplea .V .10 Six Month* (In advance) ... I 1.00
One Month . 1.00 On* Tear (In advance) .... 10.00
Dally and Weekly, by carrier or mall. 91-25 per month.
H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPmETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917.
SMELTERS FOR ALASKAN ORES.
More than thirty million dollars’ worth of copper ore was
shipped from Alaska in 1915 to smelters outside of the terri
tory. The tonnage of 1916 will show a big increase over that
of the previous year. This is a great record in the shipment of
a single mineral, but the point which we desire to make is that
the copper ore was shipped elsewhere to be smelted. Of course,
it must be admitted that the great proportion of these ship
ments were made by one corporation owning steamships plying
on the Alaska route from Puge Sound', and owning its own
smelter at Tacoma. Therefore, they furnished tonnage on the
return voyages of these vessels. Yet, it is possible that if an
abundant supply of coal could be secured from Alaska’s exten
sive but still undeveloped coal fields, smelters would be built in
the territory by other mine owners, and quite possibly by the
present leading copper producer, for there are u number of;
other fine copper mines in Alaska, besides those owned by the
Kennecott Copper Corporation at Kennecott and Latouche.
The point is that Alaska’s coal measures remain practical
ly undeveloped, and, although congress passed a bill providing
for the leasing of Alaska coal lands, there does not appear to
have been a stampede to secure leases. It is true that a few ap
plications for leases have been received, and it is alleged, but
with what truth we do not know, that the applicants have had
no experience in coal mining or operating coal mines, and it is
not believed that success on a large scale will attend their ef
forts. To develop and properly equip a coal mine in Alaska,
according to statements of coal mining engineers, will require
the investment of a substantial amount of capital; besides ex
perience is necessary in operating these mines; and it is con
tended that the restriction and handicaps carried in the govern
ment leases are such as will not justify the investment of tin*
capital necessary to develop a coal mine on a commercial and
shipping basis.
If the restrictions by which the Alaska coal lands are sur
rounded are as stated, it need not be expected that these coal
lands will be developed until the government shall make more
liberal provisions.
It is a strange anomaly, indeed, that an undeveloped coun
try, such as Alaska, must needs be hedged about by restrictive
legislation and red' tape. Instead of every encouragement com
patible with the proper conservation of these resources, in the
way of preventing unnecessary exploitation, should be afford
ed. Washington had been told the truth concerning Alaska’s
resources and its varying conditions many times bv many men,
but here is another case apparently where the pupils assume to
know more than their teachers.—Ex.
COMMENTS OF THE ALASKA PRESS.
From comments by our Seldovia correspondent items in
(lie Anchorage papers and information from other sources it is
apparent that reform lias set in along Cook inlet to the evident
discontent of that particular type who make their own hootch
and live according to their own law7.—Seward Post.
Affairs at Fairbanks between Marshal Erwin and the Citi
zen have reached a deadlock. If Erwin w7as a little stronger
man there would be a job for the undertaker and no editor; or
if the Citizen had a little more influence there would be a job
for a new marshal. The Citizen’s attack upon Marshal Erwin
and his character has been one of the most vituperative in the
history of Alaskan journalism.—Valdez Prospector.
This is the time of the year in Alaska when so many people
can be heard swearing that this winter is their last sure and cer
tain. Three months from now7 when the sun is shining and all
the world looks bright Alaska will look just a little better than
any other place to the man who has to work for a living. Many
a man has gone outside after having been thoroughly saturated
with the independent spirit of the north and he has yearned to
come back, to get away from the cheap and numerous competi
tion, from the semi-slavery that is ever a concomitant of so
called civilization.—Seward Gateway.
It appears that the voting precinct of Talkeetna, at the
headwaters of the Susitna river, gave the delegate the splendid
plurality of 20 votes that may change the hitherto accepted re
sult. As the electoral vote of California decided the presiden
tial election, so may the vote of Talkeetna decide the delegate
election in Alaska. In th situation that exists it is not meet
that either side should indulge in celebrations growing out of
victory. The only thing that can be said is that the delegate
election is not determined, and will not be determined until the
election board officially passes on the vote cast in the voting
precincts of the territory. The throwing out of any one pre
cinct, because of irregularities or technicalities, might change
the result one way or another.—Anchorage Times.
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The pen and the sword are in the agonies of a strangle
hold in Europe. No matter which is victorious there, President
Wilson has chromoed on the retina of the western hemisphere
the deathless verdict that the pen is mightier than the sword.
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As Tibullus remarked: “Hope ever urges on, and tells us
tomorrow7 will be tetter.’’
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Travelers from the interior report that the trail from
Fairbanks to Chitina is in excellent condition, and the trip is
one continuous pleasure.
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The eye of the administration at last seems to have teen
deflected by incidents which we yet know not of, but cordially
think them, and congratulate the country, to the treasury de
ficit and the public building bill, between which there* is a
rather definite relationship. The president is reported to be
showing antipathy to the $28,(XX),000 building bill, and is con
sulting with the treasury officials with the hope of doing some
thing with the deficit, which is multiplying itself with the reck
less fecundity of a rabbit hutch. They are figuring against a
$180,000,000 debt possibility, and upon this decision may hang
the fate of the $100,000 appropriation for the Cordova public
building. __
BUSINESS DIRECTORY'
Zordova’a progressive Merchants and
Professional Men.
HOTELS.
Alaskan Hotel.
Windsor Hotel.
Cordova House.
Manhattan Hotel.
GROCERIES.
The Blum, O’Neill Co.
CLOTHING.
W. Clayson.
The Blum, O'Neill Co.
Finkelsteln & 9aplro.
JEWELERS. '
B. Osborne.
RAILROADS.
Copper River & N. W. Ry.
Chicago, Mllwauke & St. Paul.
LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES.
Cordova Power Co.
BARBER SHOP.
Alaskan HotelHarber Shop.
AUTO SERVICE.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
Sheldon Auto Stage.
RESTAURANTS.
Slater’s Restaurant.
THEATRE.
Empress Theatre.
HARDWARE.
Northwestern Hardware ( o.
The Blum, O’Neil Co.
BANK.
First Bank of Cordova.
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTER8.
Fuqua & McConaghy.
DRUG STORE.
Northern Drug Co.
TRANSFER COMPANY.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Corapuny.
SALOONS.
The Horseshoo.
The Mecca.
The Mint.
The Northern.
The Mecca, McCarthy.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Howard & Lund.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
Alaska Steamship Co.
PaclficAlaska Nav. Co.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
Van, The Tailor.
BAKERY.
Boss Bakery and Coffee House. ...
LAUNDRY.
City Laundry.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
E. A. Hegg.
MACHINERY, Ac.
Harmon Machinery Co., Inc.
MEAT MARKET.
Northern Meat Market.
SUMMER RESORTS.
Mountain Inn, Alganick.
INSURANCE.
Northwestern Trust & Realty Co.
SECONDHAND STORE.
John Rawson.
PROFESSIONAL.
Dr. W. H. Chase, Physician.
Dr. W. W. Council, Physician.
Dr. C. L. Hale, Dentist.
Dr. Charles Dagget, Dentist.
E. F. Medley, Attorney.
W. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer.
Asa C. Baldwin, Civil Eng., Valdez
REAL ESTATE.
Geo. C. Hazelet.
TYPEWRITERS.
E. S. Hewitt & Co., Juneau.
BREWING COMPANY.
Rainier Brew. Co., San Francisco.
INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDEN1
Insure your property against fire lr
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Qlob«
and Rutgers, and others; alt strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co.
Howard <5 Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
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E. A. HEGG
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
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Largest and Most Complete
Stock of
Candy, Stationery
and Toilet
Articles
Agents For
Victrolas and
Edison Phonographs
The Northern Drug Co.
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor, E
U. S. Deputy Surveyor. «.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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DR. W. H CHASE
PHY8ICIAN and 8URQEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store- Residence,
Alaakan Hotel
DR. W W. COUNCIL
PHY8ICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
i General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Phones—Hesldonce 115; office 132.
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DR. C. L. HALE
dentist
Spejfytty of
PorcelnnT, tTndtfy, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Nelll'a Store.
DR. CHARLES. DAGGETT
NORTHERN HOTEL BLDG.
Phone 200. Cordova.
Dental Offices Will be Ready About
January 20th.
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PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
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Start the Year Right by Having the
Modern Laundry
Do Yuur Laundry WTork.
Phone 66.
Out of Town Work Solicited.
Wind sor Hotel jr
L. Wain, Prop.
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Where You Get l!
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
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MINT
Thoa. Davla, Prop. ,
STRAIGHT whiskeys
IMPORTED WINES
KEY WEST CIGARS
• ONDED GOODS
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Make You
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Regular Patron
At
Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
FUQUA & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS.
Cor. Front and C Street*,
ifflce Open Evenings.
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when in McCarthy
You Will Find Your
Friends at
THE MECCA
DROP IN AND SEE US.
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LIQUORS
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POPULAR CORNER ::
First Avenue and C Streer
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Steamer Spokane about Jan. 11. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
To Seattle and Alaska Ports i Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month i and Adratral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Daily Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
\& ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast "and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
Dec. 27.ALAMEDA .Jan. 3
Jan. 3.MARIPOSA . Jan. 10.
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thla company reaervet the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sals at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not ho received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing tlma.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES, .
General Agent Agent ]
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due to Elec
trification, you’ll enjoy the comfortable acccom
modations and you’ll like the little courtoies in
cident to ‘Milwaukee’’ service.
8. R. HEDGES, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. Phone 70.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
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FOR GENERAL TEAMING. BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
ALASKA TRANSFER
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA-Phone 85
CITY EXPRESS
And Transfer Company
STANTON & JOHNSON.
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Meet All Trains and All Boats—Day or Night.
PHONE 141.
OFFICE - - - OPPOSITE ALASKAN HOTEL
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in is
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iS rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your is
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Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and
| see if it can’t be arranged.
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| NORTHERN MEAT MARKET
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
|[ Fresh Beef, Pork, Yea I, Mutton 1
and Provisions
Si Particular Attantlon and Prompt 8»rvlco Given to ordcra from
* MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & ULASBRENNER, Props. 1