The Cordova Daily Times
ASSOCIATED PRES8 TELEGRAPHIC REPORT8.
Entered at the PoetoOlce at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
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H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
<'<>m)()VA, ALASKA, MONDAY, ,\|’|,'||, pm:.
THE TRUTH PAYS BEST.
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In two instances ol lute this paper lias received inquiries
Irani 1 lie east regarding copper mines, both in the Copper river
district, and their chances of success. In both instances pros
pectuses of these companies were forwarded to show what
claims these companies were making, and in both glaring mis
statements were made concerning the properties, their situa
lion, methods of transportation, and the like. The parties writ
ing these letters were evidently on the verge of purchasing
stock and in both instances they were advised against it.
In both instances the parties promoting the mines were
known and were people believed to be scrupulously honest, and
even yet we think they are deceiving themselves as much as
their prospective buyers, but the fact remains that this deceit
"ill i"** Ki't anyone anything now, and will hurt future opera
tions. Both of these properties ale, we believe, valuable, but the
companies are over-capitalized. One is in a rather shaky fin
uncial condition, but even yet might succeed if all its capital
stock was subscribed for and honestly and efficiently applied
•. '' iw j m 111 111 iim- 1111 f | m 11 v j mu men* is no assumin'*
that the big stock issue will he taken up speedily or the money
he forthcoming in sufficient amounts to provide for develop
"lent on an efficient and economical scale and provide the no
eessarv machinery. The other property is forty miles from rail
transportation, and the assertion is made that a road could
easily lie constructed to the railroad. Hack in the states this
assertion might not seem at all wrong, hut to those familiar
with Alaska and the Copper river region the statement that a
forty mile road over which ore could he hauled economically
during the summer months would not lie a difficult andexpeii
vive undertaking would be immediately recognized as absurd.
The statement is made that a railroad line has been surveyed
and the intimation given that it soon will he built close to this
property, and yet the man who signs his name to this statement
knows that no such road will he built at present and probably
not for years to come, if ever.
Cnder these conditions there was but one avenue open to
anyone who has the interest of the country at heart, and that
was to advise against the purchase of stock in these companies.
A plain statement ot the facts, the* necessity for large capitali
zation; and the uses to which it must he put to place the prop
ci ties on a paying basis might not have appealed to the prosper
live purchaser like the more promising but less truthful one,
hut it would have had the advantage of showing the purelv
speculative character ot the stock and the chances for failure
outside of the mine itself.
Hotli of these inquiries are prospective purchasers of Alas
ka mining stocks. As such they are an asset to the territorv.
Properly directed they may play a part in the development of
the territory. Disappointed in their first purchase they are
doubly liable, for they are no longer of financial assistance
themselves, but undoubtedly deter others from in vest in"-._
Valdez Miner.
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v nr<lov;i s growth is sternly mid permanent.
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American soldiers are “vents,” not “sents.”
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\\ i“ are in a state of war and Wilson is the governor.
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Daylight saving is putting one over on Father Time.
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Revelations show that the men higher up in Russia were
the lowest.
The Fidted States is marking time, but is doing it in quick
step style.
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(Jerman Socialist stock has been shoved up above par by
the Russian revolution.
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A little sunshine to brighten the spirits of litigants who to
day began their courting.
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Kvery hotel and rooming house in Cordova is today
crowded, with a waiting list.
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American sinews of war will come as welcome aid to the
badly strained financial muscles of tin* entente.
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The April term of the district court convened here today,
and will likely remain in session three or four weeks.
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Siberian exiles free and Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Romanoff in
prison. Justice must have been treated' by an occulist recently.
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Lending money to her allies at 5 per cent after borrowing it
at lower rates, Great Britain is doing a nice banking business
on the side.
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The United State's government has about as much faith in
Berlin’s promises as the German government has regard for
neutral rights and lives.
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Immediately after the announcement that all postmasters
were to be placed under the classified civil service and that ap
pointments after April 1 would be made in pursuance of com
petitive examinations, the president had 400 postmasters con
firmed without the taking of the competitive examination.
These men will he blanketed into the classified service under
the order which became effective yesterday.
E. F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA. ALASKA
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer.
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence.
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON. j
Office and Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
l’hones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office; Over Blum. O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICES
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block.
Phone 200. Cordova.
P. O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Glasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
U. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
1102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., SEATTLE.
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HOTEL ZYNDA ♦
(Formerly New Cain) ♦
Centrally Located Between ^
Postoffice and Government «
Buildings. ♦
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W. A. C. BALDWIN ♦
Lessee and Manager. ♦
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ALASKA’S EXCLUSIVE J
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Only Hotel in Alaska With *
Elevator Service. ♦
Five Stories of Solid Comfort *
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CITY LAUNDRY
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PHONE 127.
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Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us ,
a Call. '
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M. C. Tbompaon H. C. Murphy 1
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The MECCA
Thompaon & Murphy, Propa
Dealera in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phona 107.
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FOR THE COMPLEXION
We have a full line of tested j
face creams and lotions. Every >
article Is sold under our per
sonal guarantee to be as repre
sented, free from Injurious j
chemicals and satisfactory In l«
every way. But remember, this j |
department Is but one of many j
In our store, all up to the same
standard.
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Now Is the to spend BA f jK
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We have a large assortment, j '
and the prices are right.
The Northern ;
Drug Company
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Sheldon Auto
STAGE LINE
Fastest and Cheapest Service to Fairbanks and
Interior Points.
Try our new service this spring and be convinced.
Fare $100.00; 40 pounds baggage free. After dune 1st,
Fare $7~>.00.
S. 0. BREEDMAN, Chitina Agent.
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MEET ME AT
TheHORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
Where We Can Always Flint Our |
Friends.
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Finest Billiard and Pool Tables in
Alaska.
BEST GRADES OF STANDARD)
BRANDS OF CIGARS. '
FUQUA & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS, j
Cor. Front and C Streets.
Tffice Open Evenings.
EXPERT
PIANO TUNER
George Anderson, piano expert and
actory representative, will be In Cor
lova this coming summer. Expert
vork in piano and organ tuning and
epairing guaranteed. For prices on
tew and second hand pianos and or
;ans, also pianos for rental, address,
». O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
Windsor Hotel
L. Wain, Prop.
Whore You Get
Comfort and Service.
And the Rates Are Right.
Cordova Alaska
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One Visit
Will
Make You
A
Regular Patron
At j
Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
I The j
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\ WINES, il
LIQUORS :i I
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| CIGARS j
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Call at the ^
: POPULAR CORNER ::
> First Avenue and C Street '■ |
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“A short life and a merry one' ♦
is nil right, but a short life and ♦
a married one would fit more ♦
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When Ordering Job Work Don't
Think it is Your Duty to Build Up
Concerns in the States. But Give j
The People Who Are Paying
Wages and Spending Their Money j
In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Steamer Evans April 7. ! Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
To Seattle and Alaska Forts Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
March 25, April 1 and 9. : and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles.Dally 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.
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ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fatt and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle* Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez* Seward
March 23. ALAMEDA . April 2
March 29.ALASKA .April 7
Sail from Cordova spvpii days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouehe, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R. HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
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
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GOOD ROADHOUSE
FOR SALE CHEAP
Two storeys, 22x56 feet; stable for twenty horses,
and two log caches and one cabin.
Also a full line of groceries, bay, oats, icc.
Business on good paying basis.
For particulars apply at the
DAILY TIMES OFFICE.
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WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in ;§
rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your
own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and H:j
Bee if it can’t be arranged.
| NORTHERN MEAT MARKET f
\ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
j Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
and Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to ordere from Si
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MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
| SMITH & GLASBRENNER* Props. 1