The Cordova Daily Times
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CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, .IFFY :«), 101 .">.
ALASKA’S CLIMATE IS CHANGING
Without n doubt tlu* climate of Alaska has changed for the
better within 17 years. All people seem to think so who have
been here for that period. After making every allowance for
the possibility that the supposed change may only have been
due to our becoming accustomed to the conditions there is still
every reason to believe that the climate of Alaska actually is
undergoing a change. This is nothing supernatural. It has
been gradually dawning on the minds of laymen in the terri
tory for years and' scientists have given voice to the same
opinion.
A remarkable thing in this connection is that Amundsen
the explorer said the warm ocean currents were changing in
such a manner that the climate to the north of Alaska is under
going constant change for the better. He even said that the ice
in the northwest passage was flowing steadily towards the
Atlantic and would soon empty itself into the ocean. This
statement was made before the Titanic disaster and' it is quite
possible that the great vessel’s destruction was due to extra
ordinary ice floes into, the Atlantic from that passage. Amund
sen said those things while he was at Nome after his trip and
wrote them afterwards in an outside magazine, so there is no
reason at all why old residents of the territory should doubt
the results of their own observations. That the climate of
Alaska is becoming milder seems, indeed, to be a positive fact.
It was a tropical country before, remember, and', hang it, it is
pretty tropical right now.—Seward Gateway.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
This section has been very fortunate in tho matter of forest
tires considering the long stretch of dry weather.
The fishing season hereabouts is about over this year and
the local canneries report a very satisfcatory pack.
The enthusiasm of the ball fans should not be allowed to
wane until Cordova has one of the finest parks in Alaska.
A walk in the open air and the sight of some of the wonder
ful flower gardens this town boasts of nre a tonic for soul and
body.
Cordova could use a little of that surplus water that
threatens to do considerable damage in the Copper River
valley.
The sun doth continu eto shine at Cordova and the ideal
weather we are having is being thoroughly enjoyed by all old
timers.
An insurance adjuster is aboard the steamer Mariposa and
will go to Valdez to arrange for the losses there through the
recent big fire.
The establishment of a public school at Anchorage is now
assured and a special election has been called for August 2 to
elect school trustees.
The fire caused a loss of more than $350,000 to the town.
It’s not half the damage the rule and ruin gang have caused
it.—Valdez Prospector.
Talking about a Labor Day celebration wouldn’t it be a
good idea for the local band to get together and begin
rehearsals for that occasion.
The entire Japanese cabinet has resigned under fire, as
charges of bribery have been preferred against the members in
connection with their recent election.
Police Lieutenant Becker was this morning electrocuted for
tin* murder of Herman Rosenthal, a gambler. Poor fellow
victim of a crooked system—but one which Ik* helped' to
construct.
Our townsman, Capt. A. E. Lathrop, is among the first to
sink a well and strike water at Anchorage. May he he as
fortunate in locating and developing the paystreak at the new
railroad terminal.
There is great rejoicing in Berlin today over the capture
*of Warsaw by tlie Germans. The fight lias been a long and
hitter one, in which many lives were sacrificed, but the Teutons
have achieved a great victory.
Tonnage is what sustains railroads, and it is gratifying to
note that the Copper River & Northwestern line, running from
Cordova to Kcnnecott, now has an earning capacity that com
fare's favorably with some of the larger roads in the states.
The Associated Press again proved its eminent superiority
as a purveyor of world news in the comprehensive report it
furnished the Daily Times in the steamer Eastland accident, the
news of which disaster we were able to give to the public in
detail.
The July number of The All-Alaska Review reached us
today and is brim full of interesting reading, including
Governor Strong’s Review of Alaska, Colonel Richardson’s
, Outline of Road Work for This Year, the story of the First
Man Hanged in Alaska and Biographical Sketches of the
Members of the Engineering Commission.
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The thermometer today dropped 10 or 12 degrees in the
popper River valley and there is now every indication that
the high water that overflows the railroad track will soon
recede. If it does the damage done can soon bo repaired nnd
traffic again resumed on the C. R. & N. YV. line.
All kinds of rumors are rife in connection with the govern
ment railroad work at Anchorage, and it is said that serious
charges of graft, against certain officials, were investigated by
the grand jury at lvnik. It is unfortunate that any scandal
should arise from the building of this trunk line, and nil
criticism can well be suspended until the public is acquainted
with the facts in the case.
Cordova was honored last night by a visit from Colonel
Nloicher, publisher of Leslie’s Weekly and Judge, and when
that distinguished journalist returns to his home in New York
he will be well fortified with ammunition to continue the fight
he started several years ago to have Alaska’s resources
unlocked and developed. The good work that Colonel Kleciher
is doing in behalf of this territory is fully appreciated by
its residents.
Dr. Albert A. Snowden of the National Association of
Manufacturers has collected data showing that 22,000,000
persons depend directly for their livelihood on the manufac
turing industries of the United States. This includes the
0,000,000 employees of the various establishments and the
members of their families. The total investment in the indus
trial plants of this country is $24,000,000,000 and their normal
yearly output aggregates $28,000,000,000, exceeding largely the
amount of Great Britain and Germany combined.
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and 8URGEON
Office over Cordova Drug 8tora.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug 8tore. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m.
DR. C. L. HALE
D E N T I 8 T
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
GEO. F. WHITE
The Assayer
Assaying and Ore Testing
VALDEZ, ALASKA
Established 1911. Formerly 12 years
with Tacoma 8melter
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Attorney and Councellor at Law
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hundred sacks of high grade ore
on the dump. This property ad
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exposed on the surface of this
ground.
Also four groups of copper
properties on Prince William
Sound, adjoining navigable water.
All of these properties couid be
made producers with a small
amount of money and for a party
who can open same up or can se
cure the capital to do so, this Is
an opportunity to make a fortune.
For prices and terms apply to
S A. HEMPLE, Valdez, Alaska
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OSTRANDER BLDG. CORDOVA, ALASKA
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Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward and
SHIP CREEK, via INSIDE PASSAGE
Sails from Seattle— Sails from Cordova—
July 25.MARIPOSA.August 1
July 25.ALAMEDA.August 4
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas. Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives, 8. 8. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; 8. S. Latouche, 15th; 8. 8.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
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, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC 8. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL EVANS, JULY 27
ADMIRAL WATSON, AUGUST 5
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER a)., Local Agents
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Copper River &
Northwestern Ry.
Effective June 12th, 1915. I;
Two trains every six days between Cordova and II
Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making ! 1
connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving
from Seattle. ° i,
Trains between Chitina and Shushanna Junction, '■
and Kennecott connect with trains between Chitina and '
Cordova.
All trains from Cordova leave from Second Street ;;
Depot. -
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pcssenger Train* Be '
tween Cordova and Chitina.
The above schedule subject to change without notice. !
Freight received from 1) A. M. to 5 P. M. ;;
Tickets on sale at Depot or up-town oflico, Alaska ;;
Steamship Company building ! 1
Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova A gent ■■
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