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CORDOVA, ALASKA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1915.
LET HER CALL A TRUCE
If any of the belligerents in Europe can report any pro
n irwrlli wlvil^'for all the past months’ fighting, it is not
‘’Apparent on this side. A great many men have died, some
ships have been sunk, but no real advantage for either are
apparent. Is it not time for the neutral powers to demand a
halt ? Would not all those engaged' in the long-drawn out
tragedy welcome such a call?
Tlio strain upon tlm women, children and the shadow upon
the homes of all those countries must be reaching the limit of
human endurance. We wish that President Wilson would re
peat his tender of the good offices of our government to try to
map out a program of peace that might be acceptable now.
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THE LOCOMOTIVE IS DOOMED.
For the first time in American history an electric locomo
tive hauled an overland passenger train, marking the begin
ning of what probably will be a revolution in railroading. The
‘ Milwaukee railroad has been spending millions in electrical
experiments. It devoted great sums, at first, in undertaking
to develop its own power, but later abandoned this and made
contracts for current with power companies, and the arrival
in Unite of the Olympian, dragged by an electric engine, was
i the first of the practical tests. These tests will be watched
with interest all over the western hemisphere, and in Europe
to a large extent. Indeed', electrical engineers and scientists
from all over this country and several from Europe are in
Montana now carefully observing the experiments.
There are not many sections in America where rivers are
not available as producers of electric power—the Hudson, Po
tomac, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, the two Red rivers, Arkan
sas, Grand, Colorado, Columbia and hundreds of smaller
streams that may be harnessed. In scores of instances the
water in these streams may be used again and again.
The locomotive is doomed. Years may elapse before even
a minority of coughing engines are displaced', but most of
them eventually will be. It is an electrical age. We shall be
rid of the wicked cinder and sickening smoke.
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THE MILITANTS ON THE FIRING LINE.
They’re fighting at close quarters now. It hasn’t reached
the stage of hatpins and fists, but that hitter hour seems to be
only beyond yon wooded hill, from the neighborhood of which
now come sounds of conflict with Senator Thomas of Colorado
on one side and the leaders of the Congressional Union on the
other. Thomas is chairman of the Senate committee on woman
suffrage. He has a grudge against the Congressional l nion
because it tried to defeat him for re-election last year.
There was a “double header” suffrage play at Senator
Thomas’ office at the capital when Miss Ann Martin, a woman
voter of Reno, Nevada, called to present the Congressional
Union’s request for a hearing. She spent fifteen warm min
utes with the senator. He flatly refused the request.
Then entered Helen Gardener, representing the National
Association for Woman Suffrage, and requested a hearing for
that organization. The Colorado senator, with his best Clies
terfeldian bow, cheerfully granted the request.
Now the Congressional Union suffragists not only are
preparing to “bum up” Senator Thomas with a series of
statements, but to give him a real taste of militancy by send
ing delegation after delegation to harrass him until he con
sents to hear the Congressional Union crowd, as well as their
rivals.
“We will have somebody camping on Senator Thomas’
trail all the time,” said Miss Alice Paul, chairman of the
Congressional Union.
Despite their anger the ladies of the Congressional Union
are inclined to smile when they recall that Senator Thomas
in his interview with Miss Martin forcibly expressed the opin
ion that the Congressional Unionists are “worse than Repub
licans.”
The more they boom, boom over in Europe the more the
munitions trade booms here.
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Just as the war news was getting a trifle dry the Germans
started an offensive in Champagne.
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German preparedness is now manifested in the building
of railroads in Asia Minor toward the frontier of Egypt.
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How fashions change! A few years ago it was the proper
tiling for the White House to be sending out harsh words
against the railroads. Now a good word for them from the
President meets with approval.
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If anyone says President Wilson can’t win lie is talking
through his hat, according to the President. Evidently the
president is considering himself immune from a similar
charge because his. hat is in the ring.
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Germany is ready to talk peace, but isn’t pressing the
matter, and, merely to keep public interest alive, will send an
expedition of 500,000 men to capture India. That may sound
like a joke, but it isn’t—to England. For India is very likely
• to be captured.
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1'he English press seems to think the Monroe doctrine is
(going to get into war some time, and points a finger at Ger
‘tnany as the probable opponent. One of the English papers
.... mys England has been the only foreign power that has abided
by the Monroe doctrine. Have Grover Cleveland and Vene
suela been so soon forgotten!
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refinished. Organs cleaned and re
'inished. Pianos reflnlshed and
polished. Upholstered goodB repaired.
Prices reasonable. Leave orders at
Alaska Times Office. J. Powers.
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nue and Observation Knoll. Apply
Alaska Transfer Co.
• A ONE PIECE FROCK.
Tills graceful model Is featured In
plum colored broadcloth. Ball crochet
buttons are used freely as trimming,
while interesting patches of embroidery
strnp the waist Hue perpendicular to
the full skirt, l’lcase notice how the
rather tight sleeves flare In a bell
shaped cuff. The snug collar has a
dash of embroidery as finish.
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A PEASANT EFFECT.
A royal blue velvet Is used for this
peasant gown. The snugly fitted
basque has an apron-llke tunic, while
the effect Is further accentuated by
the pockets, which are set like those
du a Normandy apron. The short skirt
Is quite full, and the V shaped neck Is
finished with a turnover collar lined
with white satin.
MISSES’ WINTER SUITS.
The box coat for misses Is very
youthful and becoming. Another style
for misses Is the flare coat, the fullness
starting from the shoulders and occa
sionally from a small yoke. This Is
also made quite short and Jaunty.
Sometimes these coats are made with
a flure back and a more fitted front
Russian styles are well liked for young
people. Some of them fasten at the !
Bide, while others button up the front j
Belted coats will also be worn to a
great extent. Sometimes the belt ap
pears only at the sides, while In others
It appears only In back and front
Many times belts are placed at a low
waist line, nigh collars are worn with
almost all suits, frequently arranged so
as to be worn either open or closed.
Coat sleeves are In regulation style. Bet
ou at a low shoulder or In modified
raglan effect. Flure nnd gnunlet cuffs
are often used as a flidshlne touch
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Sixty Steam Heated Booms Eletric Lighted f
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
BHRBtoi
Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mr*. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - * - ALASKA
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Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
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Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
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Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
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STEAMSHIP GO.
Fact and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Salla from 8eattte— Sails from Cordova—
December 10. ALAMEDA . December 19
Oecember 21 .... NORTHWESTERN .... December 30
Regular freight eervtce for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latoucha. Explos
ives, 8. 8. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; S. 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 S. S. CO. ALASKA COA8T CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next tailing from Seattle will be
VDMIRAL EVANS . December 15
1DMIRAL FARRAGUT . December 26
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Ydkutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet point* 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 CO., Local Amenta
(Copper River &
| Northwestern Ry. |
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Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and j;|
g Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making g
| connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving
;ji: from Seattle. g
i| Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, %
g Mondays and Thursdays.
*5£
Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays.
§j Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays. |j
| Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice. i|
Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessenger Train* Be- g
g tween Cordova and Chitina. „ S
Freight feceived from 9 A. M. to 5 I’, M.
jg Tickets on sale it Depot or up town office, Alaska g
Steamship Company* building g
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ft: Superintendent Cordova Airenl
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:$ FOOS. FOOS. FOOS. £
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S' pressors; built in single units, from 3 to 500 horse power. £
£ Write for special Catalogue. £•
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