The Cordova Daily Times
GREATER CORDOVA'S QREATE8T NEWSPAPER
Entered at the Poatofflce at Cordova, Alaaka, aa aecond-claaa matter.
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H. Q. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
- CORDOVA, ALASKA , TUESDAY, NOVKMBKR, 28, nST
SPENDING $100,000 TO FIND OUT.
Here is the way San Francisco is going at it: A committee
of citizens has underwritten a fund of $100,000 with which to
make the city government more effective tor public service, at
less cost. Winfred B. Holton ,of New York, has just been elect
cd chief of the San Francisco bureau of government research.
Mr. Holton was a graduate of Wesleyan, then a real estate op
erator who got squeezed by high taxes, then a student in his
own way of what is the matter with government, next a student
in tin- New York bureau of municipal research, and now an ex
pert and professional city investigator.
Flic San Francisco business men believe that they can
spend $100,000 on finding out what’s the matter and make
money by it, for they think that when they do find out, the sav
ing that can be effected will more than repay them.
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“NEUTRAL INDULGENCE.”
Viscount Gray’s appeal to “neutral indulgence” of the
black list against which the l nited States have been complain
ing, reaches the counters of a bright particular American spe
cialty.
If there’s one article which we have in abundance and
which the City of Washington seems to be able to produce in
unlimited capacity it is “neutral indulgence,” and all the wai
ling powers have been the beneficiary of it from the beginning
and on many occasions.
'Flic British request for another parcel of it, enough to ex
cuse the black list, might not be so painful in the delivery if
Americans \\Vre satisfied that the black list is only a war mea
sure and not a page from a trade program designed to continue
alter the war. To be sure British officialdom attempts to es
tablish this satisfying assurance, but there are many episodes
that tinge these assurances with a sinister cast.
EMBARGO OR NOT?
rl lie president is believed to be opposed to an embargo on
the export of foodstuffs—a step which many persons believe
will become necessary before the winter is old, unless prosper
ity reaches a stage at which the working man doesn’t care what
his living costs him. Tin- president cautions us not to be stingy
in matters of tin- pantry as long as any part of the wide world
complains of an unsatisfied appetite, and he opines that the
middleman is largely responsible for the fantastic altitudes in
which prices an- now sailing—altitudes which the salary check
can not possibly attain. If it is the middleman, can tin- govern
ment do anything to reform him? Is there no remedy? Must
the producer and the consumer suffer while the middleman fat
tens? If the farmer isn’t getting the money, where is it going?
I he baker has not been getting it—but lie is trying now to get
a part of it.
We have such an overplus of governmental machinery al
ready that a taxpayer hesitates to suggest anything further, but
we'd like to know about this middleman. What percentage of
price increases, it any, are fictitious—or, it might be said ma
licious? It is a matter to which governmental authority well
may devote an inquiring spirit.
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SUCH A SPRIGHTLY THOUGHT.
For the benefit of commentators who hark back over their
speeding years to tell ns of “Fifty Years in the Capital of Capi
tals, the Sanctum of Sanctums, the Joyous Hours with tin* So
chilly Keyrect,’’ one should feel thankful that the inaugural
ball may be renewed. Such spectacles are so beautiful — in re
trospect; so alluring—fifty years after, that it seems a shame
to cheat the country of the descriptive phrases to them allotted
by such as Ben IVrley 1’oore and' the rest of the artful remind
ers of the bygone.
Mrs. Wilson has it in her power, it seems, to dictate just
how much lightness there is to be in Washington society the
next four years. What with the reform wave that has been
sweeping the country of late, it is a bit of a relaxation to hear
that the inaugural ball, which at least smacks of folly, is to be
taken back into the favor of the leading lady of the land.
There is danger of our becoming too serious. Smiles are
too factory-made. We’re too much befogged by grave issues.
Mrs. President, we’re with you, heart and soul.
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SHORT ARM JOLTS.
And here’s laundrv soap soaring higher. Oh well'
There’ll he Jess lingerie, lierhans.
A late rl hanksgiving shortens t lie shopping season. Moral:
Begin your Christmas shopping before festive turkey holiday.
The Anchorage Times wants a new judicial district cre
ated, with the government railroad town as the headquarters.
President \\ ilson objects to the use of his name as an ad
vertisement of dry goods. This is quite unusual in this period
of antipathy to wet goods.
A ray ol light breaks into the darkening gloom of scarce
foodstuffs. Waste of fish canneries is excellent ..1 for cattle
and poultry, says the department of agriculture.
Have you that turkey all in readiness for Thursday’s feast ?
On this festive occasion all should be permitted to partake of
the American bird. Let s cold storage the crow for some fu
ture meal.
I In* management ot the Lmpress I lieatre is to be congratu
lated in having secured that greatest of all films, “Civiliza
tion,'’ eleven reels, depicting the effect of war upon tin* conn
try, which will he shown to Cordovans the latter part of the
week.
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E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
HUB the tailor;
MERCHANT TAILORING
LADIES’ AND GENT’S.
Suits Made to Order In Three Days.
Cleaning, Pressing anil Repairing.
Clothes Stored While Out of City.
PHONE .123
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GOING TO FAIRBANKS
Take
FRAME’S AUTO STAGE
Leaves Chitlna for Fairbanks
on July G and every six days
thereafter.
Wire Chitina Hotel for reser
vations.
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
—COMPANY
ADMIRAL LINE
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Str. Watson, Tuesday, Nov. 21 Steamers—President, Governor,
SEATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
10th, 20th, 30th of each month and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angclea.Daily Excel.t Sunday
San Francisco and San Diege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President. Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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Vg\ ALASKA
\ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, 8kagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward
MARIPOSA LEAVES SEATTLE NOVEMBER 9
NORTHWESTERN LEAVES SEATTLE NOV. 15
ALAMEDA LEAVES SEATTLE NOVEMBER 22
Sail from Cordova seven 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
Take the Milwaukee
ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE EAST
Electrification of its main line over tin* back
bone of the Continent has eliminated all soot, sn, ..i md
cinderB, permitting an unobstructed view ot the luugni
ficeut panoramas through the Flitter Ftoota and I me Kies
8. Ft. HEDGES, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
A. E. Harris, T. P. A., Juneau, Alaska.
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Nugget
Broaches
Pins, Chains
Necklaces
Bracelets
I
I Men’s Leather Collar
Bags.
Men’s Toilet
Sets.
Men’s Combination Arm Bands,
Garters and Suspenders.
Fancy Boxes.
Men’s Comfy Bedroom
Slippers.
Great Variety
Men’s Combination Silk
Muffler and
Hose
Men's Combination
Arm Bands and
Garters,
In Fancy Boxes.
Children’s Comibatlon
Knitted Sweaters,
Caps and Leggings.
Ladies’ Knitted Shawls,
Hood and Toques.
Men's Suspenders.
Men’s Tie Clasps
and Pins.
Women's Silk Bedroom
Slippers,
In Brocade and Plain,
Silk, Various Shades.
Comfy and Slippers,
In Various Styles
and Shades.
A Partial List of Suitable Gifts That Will Please
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womens nia uioves.
White, Black
and Tan.
Women's Kimonos.
Cotton Crepe and
v
Silk.
Short and Long
Variety.
Women's Fancy Overcoats
and
Mackinaws.
Women’s Silk
Auto Scarfs.
Women's Silk Sweaters
and Wool Sweaters.
A Complete Assortment
In Colors and Slues.
A Handsome Gift.
Xmas Ribbon,
Xmas Cards,
Xmas. Boxes.
Infant's and Children’s
Comfy Slippers
and Fancy Soft Sole
Shoes.
Children's Sweaters and
Toques.
•v Knitted Wool Suits.
Children's Dolls.
Teddy Bears, Toilet
Sets, Etc.
Women’s Silk
Umbrella.
Women’s Imported
Silk
Shawl.
Kaysor’a Silk Hosiery
All Shades.
Silk Underwear,
Union and Two-piece Suits,
Corset Covers, Chemise,
Underskirts. Etc.
ORIENTAL NOVELTIES.
Baby's Silk Quilted Comforters, Trimmed Bamboo Baskets,
Toakwood Trays, Card Cases, Doilies,
Gauze Center Sets, Handkerchiefs, Handbags,
Kimonas, Book Mark, Powder Box, Sewing Sets,
Jewel Box, Opera Bags, Paper Cutters, Pin Cushions,
Purses, Sandals, Slippers, Table Cloths in Several Designs.
EACH A BEAUTIFUL GIFT.
Men's Fancy
»
Silk Shirts,
$4.00 to $6.50,
in Fancy Xmas Boxes.
Men's Fancy
Navajor Bath Robes,
Blankets and Robes.
Swansdown Comforters
and Fancy Woolen
Blankets.
Beautiful
Felt Pillows and
Pennants.
Women's Shoes.
A Fancy Line of High
Tops.
Women's Kvening and
Afternoon Gowns.
Beautiful Silk
Shirtwaists.
Humidors,
Ash Tray and
Cigarette Cases in
Fancy Designs.
Women's Fancy
Silk Sets, Cap and
Scarf.
Assorted Colors.
Silk Ties,
Silk Hose,
Silk Pajamas,
Tie Hangers,
For Men in Holiday
Boxes.
Women’s Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs.
Large Assortment.
Women’s
Fancy Sewing
Bags
Oriental Bath Sets,
Containing 2 large Bath Towels,
2 Guest Towels,
2 Wash Cloths.
Colors.
Women's All-wool Bath
Holies and Blankets.
Indian and Plain
Designs.
Leather Novelties,
Manicure Sets,
Scissors Sets,
Bridge Cards,
Writing Sets,
7 , Glove Cases,
Sewing Bags,
Tourist Sets, Etc.
Stetson Hats
and
Hanan Shoes.
CL a ySON
THE CLOTHIER |
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. S. Mineral Surveyor,
U. S. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 358. 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 Residence: Cordova
General Hospital (Ostrander Build
ing).
Fhones—Residence 115; office 132.
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Specialty of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
Large
Assortment
of
Nugget
Jewelry
Boudoir
Caps,
Silk Shawls.
Children's
Hosiery.
Shades.
Eiderdown Slippers,
Silk Scarfs,
Oriental Pongee
Boudoir Slippers.
Women's Sllvareign
Slip-on-Coats.
In Various Shades.
A Full Line of
Kenyon Coats.
Trunks.
Suit cases and
Handbags.
Women’s Silk and Woolen
Mitts and Cloves.
Men’B Fancy Smoking
Jackets,
Vests,
Sweater Coats,
Pajamas,
N’tghtgowns,
Silk and Wool
Underwear,
Shoes, Suits, Underwear
and Everything Essential
Vi 11 Be Found Here for Men,
Women and Children