THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
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FROM GREELEY TO WATTERSON
Young voters know little about Hor
ace Greeley save that his race for the
presidency ended in overwhelming de
feat and that he died shortly after
wards. Their seniors, however, re
member him as one of the most effect
ive writers who ever sent copy to a
newspaper. His readers were counted
by tens of thousands, his words were
quoted, every hour, his thoughts
stirred whole communities. When his
strong individuality caused him to fall
out of line with his party, as happened
in Lincoln’s time and again in Grant’s,
there was widespread regret over the
fact. Greeley was a strong man, and
if he had eccentricities so had Dr.
Johnson.
Today there is no man who would
place any democratic editor in the
country beside Henrly Watterson. For
half a century he has been with the
Louisville Courier-Journal, and now he
breaks the ties of so long a period
rather than support President Wil
son’s foreign policy. Forty years ago
Watterson was always a democrat
whereas Dana was sometimes for and
sometimes against his party.
All who belong to the guild of the
press admire Watterson. Protection
ists are not sorry to see the best
known and most trenchant scribe on
the other side fall out of the ranks.
With Henry Watterson assailing his
policy and with the New York World
demanding that he throw his postmas
ter-general overboard the lot of the
President is not an easy one.
WATCH JAPAN
It is the boast of the Japanese that
in a very short time Japan will be one
of the greatest producing nations in
the world. We believe it. The re
markable progress of that country
during the war bears out the pro
phesy.
Australia is planning a new tariff
law with one eye, if not both of them,
on Japan. England is planning a pro
tective tariff law which shall ade
quately protect against the products
of low-priced Japanese labor. The
United States—well, what is the
United States planning! Is she
planning adequate protection against
Japan? We have no quarrel with
Japan, but that is no reason why we
should hire her workmen to do the
work which our own workmen should
do.
It is needless to say that this coun
try is large and Japan is small; that
we are farther advanced in manu
facturing lines than are the Japanese.
It is true, to a large extent. But is may
not always he true if we do not look
alive. Japan is rapidly becoming one
of the greatest producing nations in
the world. Although her territory is
not so large as ours and although we
are farther advanced in modern im
provements, yet Japan, on equal
terms, can undersell us in our owii
market in many and ever-increasing
lines of production. Japan makes out
hairbrushes, our toothbrushes, oui
matches, our fountain pens, our Bew
ing needles, our chlnaware, our manj
other articles of consumption. She it
making them in ever-increasing quan
titles and she will continue to do so
unless we do one of two things. II
is up to us. We can adopt Japanest
standards of living and wages or w<
can enact an adequate protective tar
iff law. If we do the latter we neec
never fear coming to the former, bui
unless we do adopt one, we are on tht
way.
THE WAY OUT
Followers of Mr. Wickershara li
this city as well as those political^
opposed to him, believe that hi
should abandon all idea of a contes
for the delegateShlp and go before the
people in the June 3 election. Thes<
men rightfully claim that if Mr. Wick
ersham is wanted by tne people oi
Alaska he will be elected; If he is not
wanted it is better for the Territory
that he be deprived of doing further
damage to our interests by giving a
majority against him that will over
lastingly retire him from politics in
Alaska.
From all parts of the territory, from
Democrats and Republicans alike
comes the demand that Mr. Wicker
sham decide the recent election by
appearing again before the voters.
That he fears to do this and prefers
to go before men unacquainted with his
proclivities for exaggeration Is shown
by a statement made in this city on
his recent visit, when he said: "I do
not want this office and would not
make this contest but so many per
sons have urged me to make the at
tempt that I will be forced to do so.”
The recent illegal stunt pulled off
in this city shows to what length the
ex-delegate will go to hang on to his
salary as delegate. It also shows that
in ways that are devious and full of
guile Mr. WIckersham is past master.
If he has the endorsement of as many
Alaskans as he claims the election
will be a walk-away for him. If he
has not the Territory will be purged
of its greatest drawback for progres
sion and advancement.
Will he allow the people to decide
the question, instead of a biased and
misinformed congressional commit
tee, thousands of miles from the facts
in the case.
We are convinced that he will not!
—Valdez Miner.
PARTING CURSE FOR U-BOATS
Now that the possee has rounded
up the kaiser’s bad bunch it is inter
esting to read the figures that show
how much the U-boats were able to
accomplish. Not until these official
totals came out did the world know
just how near the submersibles came
to making trouble for the allies’ sea
control. The submarines, aided and
abetted by German raiders, mines and,
other engines of destruction, sank
9,043,744 tons of British shipping, 911,
854 tons of American shipping and
5,112,263 tons of shipping belonging to
other nations. The total altogether
was 15,007,861 tons. The total loss,
including value of ships, cargo lost,
earnings prevented and repairs made
necessary, brought the total damage
done by the kaiser’s sea campaign up
to $7,773,584,458. Once more, damn
the kaiser.
VOICE OF THE ALASKA PRESS
Speaking of the shortage of houses
in Juneau, Douglas has a number of
houses for rent. They are situated
only fifteen minutes’ ride from the
center of Juneau—Douglas News.
The Fairbanks couple who will in
augurate their honeymoon with a
flight in an airplane is not so far
ahead of the rest of the benedicts.
The most of them were up in the air
for weeks following their marriage.—
Valdez Miner.
The department of commerce,
through the bureau of fisheries, is
taking an active and helpful part in
developing the great fishing industry
in Alaska. The sea foods native to the
waters of this territory undoubtedly
compose of our greatest resources.
Anchorage Times.
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INUI ILL UP OALL
Pursuant to the order of the District Court hereto annexed, the Common
Council of the Town of Cordova :n regular session has ordered and does here
by give notice that the property hereinafter described be sold at public auction
to the highest bidder at tlio town hall at Cordova, Alaska, at the hour of 10
a.m. and continuing until such property shall be disposed of, on the. 10th
day of June, 1919, and If not concluded on said day, said sale to be continued
from day to day, Sundays and holidays, excepted, until sold.
Dated the 6th day of May, 1919.
(Seal) K. G. ROBINSON, Town Clerk.
ORDER OF SALE
No. C.-154
In the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division.—In the mat
ter of the Delinquent Tax Rolls of the Town of Cordova, Alaska, for the
years 1916, 1917 and 1918.
This matter came on regularly to be heard by the court at Valdez on the
26th day of April, 1919, upon the statement of the Town of Cordova, a munici
pal corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Alaska, and situ
ated within the Third division of the Territory of Alaska, for a determination
by the court of the legality of the delinquent tax rolls of real property of said
town for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918, a copy of which said rolls, duly certi
fied by the clerk of said town, is filed herein, and for an order authorizing the
said Town of Cordova to sell according to law the several tracts of land de
scribed in said delinquent tax rolls to satisfy and discharge the tax liens
thereon, excepting only those tracts 9l land described therein upon which the
tax has been paid prior to the date of hearing,
And it appearing to the court that all proceedings required by law and by
the ordinance of said Town of Cordova governing the assessment and collec
tion of taxes in said town were fully complied with in the proceedings for that
purpose for the years 1916, 1917 and 1918; that said delinquent tax rolls were
duly made up as required by law and the ordinance of said town; and that
notice of the time and place of presenting the same to the court for adjust
ment and order of sale was duly given as required by law and the ordinances
of said town; and that such notice stated that said delinquent rolls would be
presented to this court for adjustment and order of sale on the 21st day of
April, 1919. s
And no person having appeared herein in any manner to contest this pro
ceeding or to question the legality of all the matters and things had and done
herein and in connection with said delinquent taxes as set forth in this said
statement, and the court having considered said statement, and being satisfied
that the same is regular in form and in accordance with the laws and ordi
nances governing the same, and being fully advised in the premises:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: That the Town of Cordova may proceed to
sell, according to law, the several tracts of land described in said delinquent
tax rolls upon which the taxes, penalties and interest have not been paid, as
shown on said delinquent tax rolls now on file herein, or a true copy thereof
as published, which is annexed to and made a part of this order, to satisfy
the amounts respectively due as delinquent taxes on each of said tracts, in
cluding the cost of publication of said rolls, of this proceeding, and of such
sale, each tract being charged with the pro rata of such costs, said total
amount being the sum of $198.50.
Done in open court at Valdez, Alaska, this 26th day of April, 1919.
By the court: FRED M. BROWN, Judge.
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1918
Real Estate
Name— Block Lot Valuation. Tax. Penalty. Int. Costs. Total.
Andrew Beck.E K $ 1,700.00 $ 17.00 $ .85 $ .18 $11.50 $ 29.53
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
R. J. Broyer . 4 12 1,000.00 10.00 .50 .10 6.80 17.40
Geo. Hickman. 3 R. R.
Add. 10 350.00 3.50 .17 .04 2.30 6.01
Gertrude Johnson 5 5 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 10.20 26.11
Gertrude Johnson 5 6 1,500.00 15.00 .75 .16 10.20 26.11
M. G. Leach.26 6 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1.70 4.37
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 2.50 .13 .04 1.70 4.37
F. W. Marshall. 2 R. R. '
Add. 3 200.00 2.00 .10 .02 1.30 3.42
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 1.71
Michael Shannon..l7 17 100.00 1.00 .05 .01 .65 1.71
John Strigsvie. 6 14
and 20 ft.
of 13 2,700.00 27.00 1.25 .28 18.30 46.83
Mrs.E.L.Schooling 5 12 750.00 7.50 .37 .08 5.10 13.05
Total .$13,400.00 $134.00 $6.60 $1.42 $90.80 $232.82
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1917
_Eetate _
Andrew Beck.E E $ 1,700.00 $ 34.00 $1.70 $4.42 $23.10 $ 63.22
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 1,000.00 20.00 1.00 2.60 13.60 37.20
D. E. Morris.26 8 250.00 5.00 .25 .66 3.40 9.31
M. B. Shannon.26 11 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3.71
Michael Shannon..17 17 100.00 2.00 .10 .26 1.35 3.71
Total .$ 6,150.00 $123.00 $6.15 $16.00 $83.60 $228.75
DELINQUENT TAXES OF THE TOWN OF CORDOVA, YEAR 1916
Real Estate
R. J. Broyer. 3 24 $ 940.00 $ 9.40 $ .47 $2.38 $ 6.35 $ 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 3 25 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 3 26 940.00 9.40 .47 2.38 6.35 18.60
R. J. Broyer. 4 12 750.00 7.50 .35 1.12 5.05 14.02
Total .$ 3,570.00 $ 35.70 $1.76 $8.26' $24.10 $ 69.82
NOTE.—I certify that the foregoing and attached list is a true and cor
rect copy of the delinquent tax roll of real property of the Town of Cordova,
Alaska, for the years 1916, 1917 ami 1918; that said taxes for the year 1915
became delinquent February 12, 1917; that the total amount of delinquent
taxes '.or said year is $35.70; total penalty due is $1.76; total interest due is
$8.26; and the aggregate of the whole is $45.72.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1917 became delinquent
on February 11, 1918; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $123.00;
total penalty due is $6.15; total interest due is $16.00; and the aggregate of
the whole is $145.15.
And I furher certify that the taxes for the year 1918 became delinquent
on February 10, 1919; that the total amount of delinquent taxes due is $134.00;
total penalty due is $6.60; total interest due is $1.42; and the aggregate of the
whole is $142.02.
And I further certify that the taxes for the year 1918 became delinquent
completed by me on this 19th day of April, 1919, and contains a true and cor
rect statement of all the taxes, assessments and penalties due the Town of
(Jordova for taxes for the years 1916, 19.17 and 1918.
Witness my hand and seal of the said town this 19th day of April, 1919.
(Seal) K. G. ROBINSON,
Town Clerk, Cordova, Alaska.
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