The Cordova Daily Times
Kntered at the I’ostuffice at Cordova, Alaska, as second-class matter.
Sl!I1SCItU*flON RATES:
Slnsle Copies .$ .10 Six Months (In ndvance).t 6.00
One Month... 1.00 One Year (In advance). 10.00 .
--1
H. G. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
__ ________*
CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1917.
VALDEZ’S DEPLORABLE MAIL FACILITIES
’_ c
... Inspector Neal’s policy of entrenching in every way pos
ible is partly responsible for the loss of the mail and supplier
here last January. Had he taken the advise of representative
citizens and placed the building where it was recommended, it
would undoubtedly he standing today. At the rental price
paid any man familiar with conditions in Alaska is aware that
the landlord would lost* the money from the start, and tlm.
adequate service could not he furnished. * '
Today Valdez stands in a most peculiar condition. Witl 1
one of the best paying offices on the coast, and with this cit\
- tlvy distributing center for a district as large as many states -
i in the union, the Valdez postmaster finds conditions facing
r him appnling. The facilities afforded arc deplorable, the
postmaster occupying one corner of the Valdez Mercantile
Building, with less space than that afforded by many cross
road post offices in the States. But for the gieat courtesj
shown tin* citizens by Manager Cuddy, in providing a place j
for the distribution of mail at great inconvenience to himself,
tin* Lord only knows where Host master Todd would have been
able to hang his hat. The clerks are in each others way anti
and have to display a kangaroo like ability in jumping mail 5
sacks and numerous packages mid dodging each other. The
Hrospeotor receives its mail from a dry goods box, and the re
cepticals run from a hat box to a cigar box, with the overflow
extending onto the tables and other furniture. Postmaster
Tot Id is doing the host la* can under the circumstances, hut
the distribution is necessarily slow on account of lack of
room. 1
Valdez in normal times uses from .‘>00 to 500 boxes. With 1
mail coming in 50 to 100 sack lots it is hard to handle it, and
almost impossible for the postmaster to find a place to pile
the sacks.
We do not know whether Inspector Neal is responsible
for this condition of affairs'or not. It hardly seems posibU*
that a mail so thoroughly familiar w ith Alaska could hi*, know- f
ing the high cost of fuel iiud labor in the Territory. But one ?
thing is certain; conditions must change, and change quickly,
or the Hostoffice I)i*pnrtnicnt w ill get into disrepute in this
□ I t \ t I iti A I *1 W I.* • I
If Inspector Neat'is responsible for the pinch penny me.
thuds "prevailing all over this division it is time t hat steps
were taken to hall tin* attention of the department to the fact *
that such methods are intolerable, and to demand that they
cease. If Mr. Neal is not responsible, and is only obeying or
ders from his superiors, this fact should also be ascertained,
and complaint made where it will do some good. Valdez is
is entitled to as good a posl office as any other city in the Ter- i
ritory. and the department should be forced to pay the same
rent as any other tenant, in order to compensate tin* landlord
for his out lay. With a pinch penny policy a landlord can- .
not afford to make his tenants comfortable, and constant fric
tion results
The postoffice burned in this city the second day of Jan
uary, and we arc now apparently as far from having a new one
as we were the day after the fire. Let us get busy and demand
results
-?-:o:
rl lie Atichoragf* 'Sunday Times is tin* latest journalistic
venture in Alaska and it is a most creditable newspaper, eji
titled to the support of the residents of Cook Inlet. The issue
consists ot twelve pages.of interesting reading matter, with a
liberal amount of advertising.
-:o:
The channel oyer.the .Cupper River flats could be made
navigable at both low and high tide if buoys or dolphins were 1
placed there. . II tip* attention of the Lighthouse Inspector at
Ketchikan was directed to this matter by the Chamber of (lorn -
merce results would no doubt follow and for which the owners
of small boats plying between Cordova and Katalla would be
grateful.
—;-—r— :o:——-n—,—
A short time ago the Daily Times publisliish an editorial
under the captiJn of “HMV to Injure Your Town,” which the
Seward GatwayTepflifted,-’ as “good enough to deserve special
mention,” with tltei'otl’owiug comment:
“Having absorbed complete formula of how to^injure a
town, which of coVirse, no loyal resident desires to do, it is only
proper that the,final formula should he How to Benefit Your
I own and it ought to he short so as not to hi* easily forgotten.
We take the responsibility of suggesting this:
Izook tor all the good points of the town, its business
houses and its people, and be ready to give them to visito's
who ask about Seward.
Live up to this and .you will automatically become a su}
porter ot its .institutions and will assume your place in the
ranks of .leading citizens. ” '
___-----——
I , * 11 JH’ thoughtless talker is like a blank H
I A cartridge. He makes a loud noise ||
I but never hits th’ target. I
WM. A. HESSE
I -
Mining Engineer,
* U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
OX IS. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
fries over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Reeldenee,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHY8ICAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: Cordova
leneral Hospital (Ostrander Bulld
og).
I’hones Residence 115; office 132.
-jui-mi1—Li_ '
DR. 0. L. HALE
• E N T I 1 T
Specialty of
’orcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
>fflce: Over Blum. O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES DAGGETT
AND
DR. HOMER BLYTH
DENTAL OFFICE8
Suite 1, Northern Hotel Block,
’hone 200. Cordova,
■I O. Box 186. Alaska.
Hours: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Evenings by Appointment.
JOS. MILLER
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
loom 10, O’Brien &. Simpson Bldg.
ROBERT SIMPSON
JUNEAU, ALASKA
■ lasses Fitted. Lenses Ground.
HUBBELL & WALLER
Civil and Mining Engineers.
J. S. Mineral and Deputy Land Sur
veyors for Alaska.
102 L. C. SMITH BLDG., 8EATTLC.
m-J-■!—
WILLIAM PALLISTER, M.D
Specialist in the treatment of
diseases and deformities Of the
eye, ear, note and throat; glasses
fitted.
JUNEAU GENERAL H08PITAL.
—..i".. „i.iM - _ W"!'
PATENT SURVEYS
A. C. BALDWIN,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor.
JALDEZ . ALASKA
SMITH & McCONAGHY
PLUMBERS AND 8TEAMFITTER8.
Cor. Front and B Streets.
Office Open Evenings.
!->;•• i .
\ M •
One Visit
Will
Make You
A
Pagular Patron
At
Slater’s
Restaurant
Private Boxes
For
Large or Small
Parties
} Take a Victrola
* f I
on your camping trip
A Victrola is looked upon as a regular part of
a camping outfit nowadays.
It is always sure of a rousing welcome. |
Its delightful music is one of the real joys of
camp life.
Whether you in going camping or not, com* in and g*t Acquainted
with the Victrola. We’ll gladly play any muaic you wiah lo hear.
Victrola* $15 to $2S0. Victors $10 to $100. Term* to auit your
convenience, ^ (T V I V. **
Northern Drug Co.
CORDOVA
*
. -IfiiaHBHHHHHHHBHBHOBMHHflKnMIHttiaflHMBBHBS
j ASK FOR THE “ SHELDON SERVICE "
I Sheldon Auto Stage, Line
I Twice-a-Week Service, Chitina to Fairbanks.
9 Cars Leave Each End Tuesdays and Saturdays.
H FARE 175.00 40 POUNDS BAGGAGE FREE.
i| FOB FUBTHEB INFORMATION ADOBES*
fj ROBERT SHELDON, Owner end Manager CHITINA, ALASKA
I %
SAFETY FIRST
I MODERN LAUNDRY
F. A. Jones, Proprietor j
An Up To Date Steam Laundry
Experienced Capable Employes
SANITARY 1 .
— i
Clothes Thoroughly Washed and
Sterilized No Contamination
SERVICE
Qui4k Work - Reliable - Courteous
G«t of Town Work Given
Careful, Prompt Attention
PHONE 66
WE AIM TO PLEASE
1st Avenue Below Alaskan Hotel
• • i j,'» • A
_ ' " ; ' ' , . _ *
..'■ .' ■'«
Mining Supplies - - Sporting Goods
Stoves
Northwestern Hardware Co.
Boat Supplies
Agents for Regal and Gray Gas Engines
l~u-n " in —cgggs
Cordova Millf& Lumber Co.
LONG AND SHORT MILL WOOD FOR SAxS*™"
i _ » i
Manufacturers and Dealers in Rough and
Dressed Lumber.
AJpa Outside Lumber
V
We Have Succeeded the Arctic Lumber Company and
All Alail Orders Should be Addressed to Ua.
Orders From up the Line Office and Mill Opposite
Promptly Attended to. Railroad Depot. Phone 5
II . .. ■ ■— ■ — I ■ ' - ■■'
Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova I louse
H. C RQSS, Proprietor.
* «• * * *
Headquarters fof Railroad and Mining Men
'} . Satisfaction Guranteed
Rate? Reasonable
• ---—
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP (°
ADMIRAL LINE
Sailings from Seattle June 20, 28, July G, 14, 22, 30
SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA
Southbound Westbound
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT ADMIRAL WATSON
.... July 18 July 20
CALIFORNIA ROUTE
Sailings From Seattle-Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays.
Steamers President, Governor, Adrr.ir.ils Schley and Dewey, Queen.
Through Tickets to All Ports of the United States and Canada.
Right Reserved to Chance Schedule of Steamers Without Notice.
FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY
W. A. NOURSE, Agent. Empress Building, j
ALASKA
STEAMSHIP CO.
F«»t and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova. Valdez. Seward.
; Lily 12. NORTHWESTERN .hrlv 24
July 18.A LEM EDA.July 24
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Corduva, La touche,. .Juuouu, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
Thl, company reserves the right to change schedule of sttamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not Le received at the dock- later than one hour before
j sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S R HEDGES,
General Agent Agent
FOR GENERAL TEAMING, BAGGAGE
TRANSFERRED, AUTO SERVICE,
COAL AND WOOD.
,ATASKA TPAMSFEP
COMPANY
UNEXCELLED WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
; For Storing and Insuring Baggage,
| Mdse and Household Goods.
Office—EMPRESS BUILDING, CORDOVA- Phone 85
- -
I NORTHERN MEAT MARKET1
WHOLESALE AMD RETAIL DEALERS IN
] Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton |
i and Provisions
I ! — |
| ; Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to ortfcra from
\\ MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
] i INTERIOR POINTS |i
I SMITH & (JLASBliENNEK, Props. §
■ — ■' -- ",
Manhattan Hotel
R. W. FERRELL, Prop.
- !
Electric Lighted. Hot Wider. Turkish and Tub
| Baths.
OPPOSITE CORDOVA GRILL. CORDOVA, ALASKA.
PHONE 99
gfTir^^TT**' ■ "" II 1 » . rn*
| Foos Gas Engines |
| 4 to 5 SO Horse Power ;£
| General Electric Motors |
| Roebling Tramways
| Pelton Water Wheels
Chicago Oil Engines and Compressors
® Harmon Machinery Co Inc 1
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
CORDOVA, ALASKA
j| ‘ _ i
i