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—— —1 ———— ———— ■ TUnm, || II—ihm OUR MOTTO Has Always Been QUALITY and RIGHT PRICES We are still giving our Customers the HIGHEST QUALITY GROCERIES at Prices Never Equalled in Cordova Call And Be Convinced O’NEILL <5 SLATER COMPANY THE STORE OF QUALITY jj N r r isT S25GJ00 IN Tom Altken, the wealthy operator of the Interior has purchased the quartz property of the Wells boys In the Broad Pass for n quarter of n million dollars. Two thousand dollars were paid down In cash and a further payment of eight thousand dollars will be made in thirty days. The pro- * porty consits of three claims on what is known as the Mammoth ledge. It is reported the deni waB consum mated by Altken for the Guggenheims r and that the great smelting firm is | about to develop that, section on a very extensive scale. The latest news from Broad I’ass seems to confirm the most optimistic statements made about it notwith standing the scepticism which has been in evidence in quarters outside. DEATH Df C. J. JONES WELL-KNOWN IN CORDOVA SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23—C. J. Jones, traftlc manager of the Southern Pacific railway, dropped dead today from heart failure. He came here from Seattle a couple of years ago, where he held a similar position with the Alaska Steamship Company and Copper River & Northwestern rail way. VALDEZ GREEK tt P TO ! t : fc C J. C. Duff, one of the pioneer pros- a pectors of the Valdez Creek district, " and who owns some valuable ground 11 there, was an arrival from the interior " Tuesday, where he has spent ' the past summer in prospecting his ' ground. He has been operating a drill, and reports striking some very !> excellent ground, which, after some further prospecting to determine the!° method of operation, he will proceed Sl to work on a considerable scale. 11 Mr. Duff states that the outlook for *); the Valdez creek district Is exception- j 11 ally good. The Valdez Creek Minning f Co., a Boston concern, which took w over a large part of the individual holdings on the creek, including the ol rich Tammany Bench group belong- sl ing Pete Monahan, has installed pro- s< bably one of the largest and best hy- P* draulic plants in this section, and dur- 'B ing the past summer have done an im mense amount of preparatory work, d< and late in the season a little raining, at but only for a few days, during which ti time .It was demonstrated that they bi have ground that Justifies the great g< outlay they have made. ai The ground the company is prepar- m ing to work is the Tammany bench bi and other bench ground adjoining. A w pipe line has been put in, carrying ti —. tuple water for the purpose, under a Tong head, which will operate two inntfi. The sluice boxes have been (stalled, having been sunk about six •et into the rim, and everything is in -adiness to commence mining on a irge scale next spring. The mining conditions are almost leal, there being a fall of about 80 ■el to care for these tailing, and the >mpany has secured a considerable rea of creek ground to care for the aste. It is estimated that these smell claims will yield enormously nder the hydraulic method of mining, j under the old tunneling method by ck and shovel they have already reduced a large sum, and a handsome "ofit over the cost of working. 1’ete Monahan, who was the original vner of the Tammany Bench, after •liing to the company, purchased a tmber of creek claims from other trties. During the past summer he is done considerable prospecting on e ground, which, while showing up ell, is deep. Carlson, another of the pioneers the Vadez creek diggings, is also aying with the country, after having ild his original holdings to the com tny. He has other ground which lie prospecting with good results. The country in the vicinity of Val ■z creek is very highly mineralized, id it is anticipated that long before e placer fields are exhausted it will icome a prominent quartz camp, as >ld, silver and other float is common, id the veins from which the speci ens were detached will undoubtedly ! found by some of the prospectors lio are beginning to visit that sec jn. c WASHINGTON, Dec. 23—Congress adjourned this afternoon for Christ mas and will not convene until Tues day next. o- f Our prices on Sugar and other staple Groceries are always the lowest. Call at our store and he convinced. O’NEILL, & SLATEIt Co. -:o: LOCAL JOTTINGS. s P.' P. Lucchlni is a visitor in town ~ from Kattala, having made the trip overland from the coal city. m ■ • Frank Kotch, after a visit of several days in Cordova, was a passenger on the Alameda this morning for the stales. * * * Gunwald Ohm left on the Mariposa this morning for Seattle, where he will spend the winter. -:o: Month in and Month out you'll he money ahead if you use our groceries. S. BLUM & CO. -:o: A great variety of attractive Christ mas cards at E. A. Hegg's. ~ *" i ’ e | 1 I DOLLS v. v FOR GIRLS I DRUMS FOR BOYS I TOYS FOR ALL *»*• _ :*:• The Best Assortment Ever I x>: ;j:| • Prices Never So Reasonable | Headquarters For Christmas Gifts S. BLUM & CO. I | Good Goods ———————————.——————.—————_ Christmas Suggestions f'Tf 1?T^LT \I U AND THE HOLIDAYS are at hand and our store is again V j I 1 I\ I o I IYIuACt HEADQUARTERS FOR APPROPRIATE AND LASTING GIFTS at PR'CES WHICH REALLY REPRESENT GREAT M ONEY SAVING. IT IS CERTAINLY TO ,! YOUR ADVANTAGE TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW WHILE OUR BIG STOCK CON- r TAJ NS SUCH A WIDE AND COMPLETE RANGE OF SUITABLE PRESENTS. THE NE XT FEW WEEKS WILL BE BUSY ONES WITH THIS STORE ACCEPT OUR ADVICE \ND i MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS NOW FOR DEDIVERY LATER ON. VISIT OUR BIG SHOE CLASSY CHRISTMAS NUGGET JEWELRY DEPARTMENT NECKWEAR A very large and beautl- BATH ROBES - If you admire pretty pat- ,ul assortment. Nugget Experience shows that Wearing Christmas Season finds In our Big ferns and distinctive de- Chains. Watch Fobs. Beau- Apparel is about the most substan Footwear Department a wide range signs in Neckwear, you'll *Y and Stick Pins, Rings, tla, Christmas Gift of all. and Includ of Choice Styles and Dependable surely find our showing un- Necklaces, Crosses, Cuff edf 8h0uld be guaranteed : Makes of Shoe, and Slipper, for excelled. Links, Etc. Qur Bath Robf Department co„. every member of the family FOUR-IN-HAND AND JUST THE ARTICLE TO tains only the Very best Makes, from f Black or Tan,. Lace or Button, B0W T,ES SEND HER the leading woolen mills. Our Gun Metal. Patent Leather, Vlcl and *" * 1,1 11 — - - assortment it large and our prices Calfskin Shoes in all prevailing pop- I n i are reasonable. Imported Japanese Dainties We Guarantee Perfect Fit Silk Embroidered Kimonos, in various shades, both_ —-- short and long, Lunch Cloths, Bureau Scarfs, Cotton r\ 1 r— t n L r~ I rr ,nclif' Towelinff' Battenbergs, Wheel Doily, White UhnnL nr 1/ .ShnnhflrK/ be E™broid«red °Pera BaSs, Kabe Chiyoda Bags and ^1101]*?^^/ Ul IUU LCll IV ?,thers’ Lmen stcmnl center set, Pin Cushions, Leather ^ ^ M I V J 1 urses, Doll Pin Cushions, Leather Mirror Cases,, Pon-_ ___ -- gee Boudoir Slippers, Imitation Velvet Pillow Tops, HFRFtw«p pT WOMEN’S dil Plllow Tops, Chochet Doilies, Silk Handker- FURNISHTNr? F°R 1 chiefs, and a large assortment of Linen Handkerchiefs. FURNISHINGS Silk Hosiery in Tan, Stone, Tan- THESE ARE VERY APPROPRIATE GIFTS ln thi» Popular department you go, Brown, Pink, Champagne, Cardl- -- will find a large selection of mer- ! nal. Light Blue, and Black In ordi- QPPPTAT ‘ -chandise at Economical Price. “•» “d X MA^ SS„0F TRAVELERS BAGS .. so„. u„d, c„„." KAYSER'S GLOVES, a large ERY AND TRUNKS Wl11 be dell0hted w'fh anything you J assortment for both women and chll- . y°U don 1 ><now what Here are two items which select here. Look over the stock dren. Knitted Toques and Hoods, RSe,. ° 9* „1°P Father or , in recent years have become today whlle it is complete. Under Pure Felt Sofa Pillows. In every de- . ° y°U always guess very popular as Christmas Wear’ Sh,rts' Suspenders, Hosiery, *'«" .1° Fa«r”eu“k ‘h”« and “““ ,h' “i-'r •" Consider These For Gifts ~ -«—* ZlZ £££££ £ « ! _ gift affords. CLAYSON The Clothier' EIIIS OEO FBRWI BP WORSHIP PICKING, Dec. 23—President Yuan >1 Kal, at Sunrise, appeared before the Altar of Heaven, anil revived the worship of Heaven at the winter solis tive, an observance which has been npRlected since the Manchu dynasty "’a,-, expelled front China. The Presi dent took upon himself the functions of Hie ceremony hiterto always re served for the Emperor of China. ---, THE WONDER RANGES! ARE PERFECT BAKERS AND FUEL SAVERS V e have Patterns to Suit your Fancy and a Price to fit your Purse NORTHWESTERN HARDWARE CO. , lt s ®*°ve Service we sell ^our^ lt>8 Stove Servlce you want EMPRESS THEATRE j i i L ' | We can’t make every change of program better than its predecessor, lot every performance can be a superlative But every program can bo | xcellent It can be worth the time and money you spend seeing it. hat is what we offer—always a good show. SEE THIS SPACE TOMORROW FOR THE BIG CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AW OFFER FOR SIXTY DAYS ONLY. 575 Town Lots in Cordova. ff§| liaiiifinj' in price from $50 up to $.‘1000, mul 000 T»wn lots in Chitina from $50 in $looo. Any <»r all of them on easy terms. Now is the time to liuy. 1’or particulars—Call on or write to C. IIAZKLET, : Cordova, Alaska. Trust. .■ Suggestions 1 For Christmas j Best and Biggest Assortment f • **> Smoking Jackets Silk Ties f Hole Proof Hosiery For Flic Whole Family Alfred Benjamin’s S its John B. Stetson Hats And Floreshiem Sh es Jv v! ______ ijjj X; X; FINKELSTEiN <S SAPIROI The Store That Satisfies jg S. BLUM, Pres. M. BROCK, Vlce-Pres. THOS. SCOTT. Cashier FIRST BANK OF CORDOVA CAPITAL STOCK $25,000 DESPOSITORY FOR TERRITORIAL FUNDS. Have You Contributed? No, this isn’t an appeal for funds. It’s a sug gestion to put in your “Jimmy Pipe” and smoke. v COME ACROSS! . j Do n little publicity work for your business and Cordova. Carve your name in the Hall of Fame. If j The Cordova Daily Tina - wants your advertising. GET IN THE WAGON AND RIDE ¥