By an act passed by congress and
approved on June 13, 1916, by Presi
dent Woodrow Wilson, Governor J. F.
A. Strong is authorized to organize
several companies of National Guard
in the Territory of Alaska.
The act as passed is "for making
fertile! anil more effectual provisions
for the national defense, and for other
purposes,” and includes Alaska, Ha
waii, Porto Ilico and the Canal Zone.
The bill also provides that these dis
tricts and territories shall receive
their pro rata of all appropriations
made by congress for the maintenance
of the National Guard of the United
States. A certified copy of the act
has been received by Governor Strong
but no other word from either the war
department of the president lie ; been
received by him.
The number of men to he enlisted
in the National Guard of the teirltor
ies shall be determined by the presi
dent, and until some word is received
from Washington nothing can be done
towards the organization of the Alas
ka National Guard.
There has been a demand for a Na
tional Guard organization in Alaska
for some time, but under the old re
gulations it was impossible to organ
ize. When Governor Strong was east
this summer he urged that Alaska be
included in the preparedness bill then
1 being prepared by Senator Chamber
| lain, of Oregon, and his request was
granted. As soon as the appropria
tions have been apportioned between
the states and territories, and the nu
merical strength of the guard of Alas
ka is determined, undoubtedly Gover
nor Strong will be authorized to pro
ceed with the organization.
Governor Strong has said that the
act as passed provides for the organi
zation of the National Guard and that
he is only awaiting the word from
Washington to proceed.
A telegram has been received by
Governor Strong from U. S. McDon
ald. of Fairbanks, offering his ser
vices in raising and establishing a
company of National Guard in that
place. Nothing has been done by the
governor in the matter, however, and
nothing can be done until further word
is received from Washington.—Juneau
Empire.
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Coal raised fifty cents per ton In
Valdez, selling at $13 delivered.
The Wild Goose roadhouse treated
Its patrons to lettuce on Easter Sun
day.
PLANS COMPLETED POP A
KINDERGARTEN HERE
Mrs. I'erclval Benedict, Miss I'earl
Bates and Miss Sarah Clough have
completed plans tor tn« opening of
a kindergarten school In Cordova,
which will he kept open for n term of
eight weeks.
The school will open within, a few
days with a fair number of pupils
enrolled. The use of the Ked Dragon
Club house lias been obtained.
It is felt by many that the innova
tion here will he warmly supported
by the people of Cordova, who will
welcome a chance to start their young
sters on the educational road In the
care of capable teachers.
LARGE SUM IN PRIZE MONEY.
LONDON, June 26. — The total
amount of prize money under the su
preme court prir.e deposit account has
thus far totalled nearly four and ono
half million pounds. *
Empress Theatre
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1916.
SPECIAL.
PATHE NEWS, NO. 2.
“BLACK AND WHITE SNOWBALL.”
Vitagraph Comedy.
“BARRIER SWEPT ASIDE.”
Two Reel Kalera Drama.
“A COAT TAIL.”
G. A. Farce Comedy.
:>how at 8 p. m. Admission 25 Cents.
For the Mechanic For the Motorboatman
WHITE’S ADZES AND HAND AXES DAYTON DYNAMO
PISTON’S HAND SAWS K. W. and WIZARD MAGNETOS
BAIL Y PLANPS COLUMBIA HOTSHOT BATTERIES
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HAY DOLE’S HAMMERS BORER’S SEMI-ROTARY PUMPS.
STARRET’S and YANKEE TOOLS SHEBLER CARBURETOR
BUCK CHISELS EDISON’S CAUSTIC SODA AND OIL
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Northwestern Hardware Co.
AGENTS CLAY AND .GRAY MOTORS
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HATS
$2.50, $3.50
$4.00, $5.00
You will find your Summer Hat
among the very latest styles of
STETSONS, MALL0RYS
And HARDEMAN’S at
The Blum, O’Neill Company
HATS
$2.50 $3.50
$4.00 $5.00
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PULLING TREE BREAKS THE
POWER PINE
The transmission line which car
ries the electricity from the power
plant to Cordova, last night at 9,
o'clock was broken by a falling tree.
The city remained without lights
until 3 o'clock this morning, when the
linemen sent out from the city re
paired the break, which was found
about one half mile below Orca.
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES APE
NAMED BY MCCARTHY VOTERS.
At the primaries held in McCarthy
Saturday John Pitcher and Robert I*.
H. Marshall were chosen as the Re
publican candidates to represent that
city in the convention to be held at
Valdez July 17.
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Twenty fair Scotch lassies ranging
In age from 18 to 30 years and every
one of them an expert fish splitter,
left Seattle May 34 for southeastern
Alaska, to join the forces of the Alas
ka Herring and Sardine Company's
plant at Port Walter. The young wo
men will be employed in the sardine
department of the plant.
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
An extra show will be given at the
Empress theatre tonight, an announce
ment of which is made in their regu
lar advertising space.
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O'Brien & Simpson are laying a!
concrete sidewalk in front of their
place of business.
The steamship Alaska, of the Alas
ka Steamship Company, is due to ar
rive at Cordova from the south tomor
row morning at 2 o'clock.
Falcon Joslin left Katalla this
morning on the launch Pioneer, hound
for Cordova. He sailed at 9 o'clock
and should arrive here at 9 o'clock
tonight. ,
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Lost —Note for $107, pays: hie to Gust
Cozakos. Finder please leave at
O'Brien & Simpson's.
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Wanted — Lady desires to rent aj
good piano. Apply at this office.
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Ladies' white shoes, high and low, i
for summer wear at Clayson's.
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For Sale—A1 pool table, cheap. In
quire Times office.
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For Sale—Purse seine boat "Esca
pade;" also set Edison wet batteries,
new. Apply Wells Restaurant.
Sheldon Auto Stage
SERVICE,
CHITINA TO FAIRBANKS.
Starts June 15.
Cars Now Running Regularly. '
Weekly Trips.
Fare $75.00. I
40 Pounds Baggage Free.
Office: Chitina Hotel, Chitina, Ui
Alaska. |:
TAILORING )
CLEANING AND PRESSING.
Detmer’s Woolens for Ladies’ and :;
Gents’ Suitings. Prompt Attention to,'.;
Remodelling of Ladies’ and Gents'j:;
Suits. Reasonable Prices. Satisfac- ;:
tion Guaranteed. :■
W. H. GRAVES
Phone 130. Mickelson Building.
AT THE i!
MOUNTAIN INN|
Good hunting and fishing. Also fish ■:
and game for sale in season. Boats
for rent, good meals and beds. Rates}:;
$2.50 per day.
The Walkers j
ALAGANICK, ALASKA.
Twenty Miles From Cordova.
FOR SALE
9
COPPER PROPERTY
EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Near lleatson Mine, Iihtouche. •:
Close to tidewater. An excellent ij
opportunity for man with little money <
to make large profit. Price and terms |:
reasonable. Apply
PETER CANAVARA,
Lr touche, A talk*.
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THE MAN
You (in HI .he who WP3TS 3
style without juggling ™ llv ”T will w C4>
for it in the .
Stetson ®r*' STETSON
end with it you will ^ {§ 3,lW3,YS
havetheStetson quality, yr
character, finish and - ^
well dressed.
We carry the
Stetson in ^
Twenty
Styles.
Wa hav# lb# «rptv>a fccfl and Dart?
r*»t» ip all »ba Uta«t atyiaa
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Gordon-Ferguson and
Hardeman Hats
Also Carried in Stock
CLAYSON
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Celebrate Fourth
AT CORDOVA
Excursion Rates—One-half fare on regular train ar
! riving from Chitina, stopping at all points, on July 4, re-y
turning July 6 on regular train.
$1000 in Prizes
Baseball on Afternoon of July Fourth
CORDOVA VS. VALDEZ
For Championship of Prince William Sound ^
Shooting Contests, Boat Racing, Free-for-All Hanc., >
cap Running Races, Bicycle Races, Tug-of-War, Boxing
Contest, Japanese Acrobatic Feats, All Kinds of Child
ren’s Events, Sack, Obstacle, Potato Races. The native
boy who has won the pie eating contest for the past four
years challenges all comers.
Commencing with the big parade at 10:30 a. m. July
4, there will be something doing all the time until the
night of the fifth.
Two Big Days—$1,000 in Prizes—Grand Ball Each^
Night.
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Our Store Invites j
Your Trade
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We carry the best of men’s wear in every line, which j|
in the long end enables you to save money on every 1
purchase.
We are showing a fine lot of
Suits at $17 to $2$ I
and up, all sizes and colors. g
The Florsheim Shoes, a guarantee of satisfaction |
with every pair. 1
The celebrated original Chippewa Shoes for work S
and durability.
John B. Stetson and Hardeman Hats. Also a co«»r i
i plete line of rubber boots and rainproof clothing. * |
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED.
FINKELSTEIN&SAPIRO
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