The Chitina leader., 1914-11-03
Cordova, October 30


 Chas. E. Bunnell, Democratic can
 late for Congress was passenger on the steamer Admiral Evans, com ing from a tour through south eastern Alaska. He will go through to the westward and return to Val deg in time for election. He was joined here by Mrs. Bunnell, who has been spending several weeks as the guest of Mrs. A. J. Adams.
 Making her record run between Seattle and Ketchikan in AZ hours and 30 minutes and lowering her record between Cape Spencer and Cape 'Hinchinbrook one hour and 30 minutes, the steamer Alameda arrived at 3.30 p. m. today with a small list of passengers for Cordova and points to the westward. The increased speed was due to a new propeller which replaced one which dropped a blade on the last trip south. Arrival of the steamer here was delayed because of call at Excursion bay to land wireless operator for the freighter Edith. She departed for the westward at 6:30.
 The steamer Northwestern was scheduled to sail north from Seattle on November 1, but her sailing has been postponed until g p. m. on Tuesday Noyemher 3
 Attorney Capers returned this afternoon from trip out the line, having gone as far as Kennecott.
 Judge ,. A. Mckenzie addressed the pupils of the higher grades in Cordova's schools this morning on the government as conducted at Washington, and particularly with reference to Congressional action. He is said to have made very inter- esting and entertaining talk that was greatly enjoyed by the boys and girls. This afternoon Mrs. McKen- zie favored the scholars with a number of interesting "reminiscences of the social life at the national capital. As she lived in Washing ton most of her life and has freely mingled in official society circles, Mrs. Mckenzie was we'll equipped to tell her audience all about the diff ferent phases of existence there and of the society climbers.
 Mrs. Will Clayson was a return ing passenger on the steamer Ala meda this afternoon. She has been in Seattle. for many months past with her son, who has been receiv- ing treatment at a hospital.
 Cordova, October 31
 Judge Chapin yesterday received a letter from his wife at East St. Louis, stating thtat her mother had died and had just been buried. The Judge has not himself been in good health lately and expects to go out side shortly after election. He will go to his home at East St. Louis and later expects to undergo an opera ton, which his many Cordova friends sincerely hope will restore him to his former good health.
 Rev. Mcbride returned on the train yesterday from successful trip to the interior. He held a religious meeting at Mccarthy on Tuesday night and again On Thurs day at Chitina. At both meetings ne had large. attendanceS, which en- courages the energetic pastor to plan for future meetings at those places and Kennecott. No religious services had ever before been held at McCar- thy and Dr. Mcbride was delighted with the interest manifested by the people of that community.
 The steamer Alameda that reached port yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock did not sail for Val deg until o'clock this morning. It will make the trip to Cooks Inlet the last time for this steamer this season. The following were pas sengers north from Seattle.
 For Cordova-Mrs. w. Clayson and son, A. B. Culver, W. B. Hemen- way, Mrs. E. Kelter, c. H. Packard and 2 steerage.
 For Ellamar-Mrs. c. w. Cook and son. ~
 For valdez-A. C. Bowling, Wm. Elliot, Mrs. Elliot. Beulah Elliot, Mrs. l. Henderson, Eva Wade.
 For Seward-F N. Whiting, Mrs. R. Allen, Mrs. K. Allen, Geo. F. Busch.
 For Knik Anchorage-Mrs. A. Bub, c. s. Hubble, c. Selling.
 Doy DeLeo, chief clerk for the c. R. & N. w. Railway, received word yesterday of the sudden death of his father, which occurred at his home in Minneapolis. He had not been i'll long time and had always enjoyed tho hast of health. His wife sur