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H. G, STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MARCH 'll, HH7
YOUR COUNTRY CALLS YOU.
The Daily Times yesterday received and published a
lengthy telegram from lion. Josephus Daniels, secretary of the
navy, which contained an imperative call for young men to
man the new ships which the United States will soon put to
sea in defense of the rights and lives of American people.
I ’resident Wilson has issued an executive order, directing
that the authorized enlisted strength of the navy he increased to
s7,()(><). This means that about 20,000 recruits are needed, and
Uncle Sam’s call will not fall on deaf ears. The patriotism of
the average citizen will prompt him to volunteer his services,
and as a result there will he no difficulty in securing all the
men needed. Alaska should, and we believe will, furnish its
quota of fighting men.
The calamity lias fallen, and everything indicates that when
congress convenes in extra session there will he a declara
tion of war with Germany, brought about by the unlawful af
front given this country by the central powers. While all de
plore war, there seems to he no way out of the darkness, and
it remains hut for the spark to flash that will cause all loyal
citizens to spring to the defense of the Stars and Stripes.
Just how deep the United States will be plunged into this
cnlamitious situation none can tell. Our navy is likely to he or
dered to assist in patroling the high seas in order to keep the
lanes to Great Britain open. Merchant ships are being armed
so that commerce may not he interrupted. The militia is being
called out to guard industrial plants and other property, public
and private. It is unthinkable that we shall have to send
troops to tin* war front in Europe, yet the possibility brings us
squarely up, face to face, with the problem of military anil
naval preparedness — a problem which we have avoided,
until now the crux confronts us. But, given a little time, the
spur of patriotism will furnish the required recruits to man all
the ships now building and create a waiting list without num
ber; the spirit that built a navy almost over night in the ’GO’s
will build another and vastly greater now. Out of America’s
unlimited resources can he created wrar material the like of
which the present battlefields scarcely know.
Young men, your country calls, and it is your duty to re
spond. Already a number of Cordovans have offered to enlist,
and many others will do likewise.
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There is no place in Alaska where there is a more urgent
need for homes and apartment houses than in Cordova, and it
is gratifying to note that as soon as the weather permits a num
ber of these buildings are to be erected.
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“Alaska for Alaskans” is a catchy campaign slogan, hut
isn’t it rather inconsistent for a candidate running on that
platform to name a Seattleite as his secretary, even before it
has been definitely decided' that he has been elected to office?
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Business is improving and the town growing in such a sat
isfactory way that little or no attention is being paid to the ap
proaching municipal election. Cordova is a united and pros
perous community, and has no time for factional strife. This is
as it should be.
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'Where two or three Democrats are gathered together there
also shall there be a demand for party recognition in filling the
federal offices. We always did believe that to victors belonged
the spoils, providing, of course, that some degree of competency
went along with the appointment.
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It will he consoling to the indigent pioneer men and women
of the territory to know that the legislature has not overlooked
this sturdy class of people, who have done so much toward the
development of Alaska. It is planned to erect a $50,000 home
where these worthies will be properly taken care of.
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As March came in like a lion, we were in hopes that the old
axiom would hold good, and by the end of the month the
weather would be such that tiie many building operations
planned could be started. Judging from the climatic conditions
o! the past two days winter has not as yet blown itself out.
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Now that congress is about to convene in extra session, the
1 ilibustering members should be given a seat near the door so
that if they again attempt to resume their old tactics an im
patient public will be within easy reach of them. This is no
time for petty or party politics, and patriotism should be given
full swing.
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Representative Allan’s long experience as a member of the
Nome school hoard is standing him in good stead in his laud
able fight to provide the necessary funds to continue the schools
°t I lie territory, at their present high standard of efficiency,
after the federal license money is cut off by Alaska going dry on
January 1 next.
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The copper magnates have done the magnanimous thing
in offering to supply the government with copper for war use
at about.half of the present market price. As Cordova ships
from $.‘{,()<X),()00 to $4,000,(XX) worth of this metal to the smelter
every month, it will undoubtedly be one of the big contributors
of munitions of war.
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The Alaska road commission is still hopeful of having the
$500,(XX) appropriation for the building of trails and roads in
the territory passed at the extra session of congress, and that
their efforts may be successful is the wish of every Alaskan.
The more money available for this purpose, the chenper sup
plies can be freighted to mining properties, and the more claims
will be developed.
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The Cordova Democratic Club is “fominst” Governor
Strong continuing in office for another term, and it has so re
soluted, which is the customary fonn of protest in Alaska. The
principal objection given to the old Democratic war-horse
holding down the executive chair is that he did not fill all of
Ins appointments with Democrats, but the real thorn in the rose
may be the fact that two members of the canvassing board held
principle above party in counting the vote for delegate to
congress.
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In the district court for the terri-D
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
Notice of ter mof court at Cordova,
Alaska.
The president of the United States
of America, to the residents of the
Third division of the Territory of
Alaska, and to all whom It may con
cern, greeting:
You and each nnd all of you, will
please take notice that by an order
of the court, duly made nnd entered,
a term of the district court for the
territory of Alaska, Third division,
has been called and will ho held In
Cordova, Alaska, beginning on the
2nd day of April, 1017, nnd continue '
as long thereafter ns the public wel
fare may require.
Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 23rd
day of February, liMG.
(District FRED M. BROWN,
Court Seal) District Judge.
Attest: Arthur Bang, Clerk.
MEET ME AT
The HORSESHOE
POPULAR RECREATION PLACE
Where We Can Always Kind Our
Friends.
Finest Billiard and Pool Tables In
Alaska.
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George Anderson, piano expert and
factory representative, will be in Cor
dova this coming summer. Expert
work in piano and organ tuning and
repairing guaranteed. For prices on
new and second hand pianos and or
gans, also pianos for rental, address,
| P. O. BOX 991, JUNEAU, ALASKA.
CITY LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
Second St., opposite Postoffice.
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
Sheldon
AUTO STAGE LINE ,
Giving an all year auto ser
vice between Chitina and Falr
( banks, Alaska.
Bhiqulre about them at Chitina
Hotel, Chitina, Alaska, before
making reservations elsewhere.
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FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire In
reliable Insurance Compauies.
We represent the Niagara, London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
and ltutgors, and others; all strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Compauy, and Issue Fidelity
and Surety Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co,
M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy j
The MECCA
Thompson A Murphy, Props
Dealers in
WINES, LIQUORS AND
CIGARS
Phone 107.
FOR THE COMPLEXION
We have a full line of tested
face creams and lotions. Bvery
article Is sold under our per
sonal guarantee to be as repre
sented, free from Injurious
chemicals and satisfactory In
every way. But remember, this
department Is but one of many
in our store, all up to the same
standard. I
Now Is the season to spend
outdoors with a Pamorn.
We have a large assortment,
and the prices are right.
The Northern
Drug Company
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When Ordering Job Work Don’t
Think It Is Your Duty to Build Up
Concerns In the States, But Give
The People Who Are Paying
Wages and Spending Their Money
j In Cordova a Chance to Live.
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WM. A. HESSE
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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.
Office and KeStdence: 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,
'hone 200. Cordova,
’. O. Box 180. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
Hasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
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ADMIRAL LINE
8Ar;!rTMC?TA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
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March 25, April 1 and 9. I and Admiral Dewey
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San Francisco and San D.ege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers Harvard, Yale. President. Governor. Admirals Schley, and
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ALASKA
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F»»t and commodioui steamers aalllng between Seattle, Ketch
Ikan. Wrangell, Juneau. 8kagw»y, Cordova, Valdez. Seward
March 8. ALASKA .March 13
March 16 . NORTHWESTERN . March 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, Latouche, Juneau, Vald.-z
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reserves the right to change schedule ot steamer*
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, \
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Two storeys, 22x5G feet; stable for twenty horses,
and two log caches and one cabin.
Also a full line of groceries, hay, oats, &e.
Business on good paying basis.
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