AN INACCURATE
LEGEND ABOUT
GUGGENHEIMS
There is growing up around the
Guggenheim* a legend that i* about
a> inaccurate as such things usually
are. Some Ferrero of the future
probably will have to dig up facts.
One G. C. Forbes, writing recently tn
Leslie’s Weekly, recorded that ‘‘No
mountaineer, no prospector knew
more about hardships than the Gug
genheim brothers went through. The
Creator, they soon discovered, had in
variably deposited mineral ' ealth far
from settled centers of civilization
ami had surrounded it with obstacles
which only the pioneer and brave
elected to encounter. Daniel Gug
genheim, with the other brothers,
slept in tents or wagons amid wild
surroundings as often as under a
roof.” And then some more slush.
Daniel Guggenheim was a bold and
far-seeing financier and exploiter, but
lie was not a pioneer of the type of
Mackay and Hearst, and any such in
timations are probably quite nauseat
ing to him.
In the early 80,s. Meyer Guggen
heim, a lace manufacturer in Phila
delphia. at the instigation of a fel
low Philadelphian, Graham by name,
acquired a half interest in the A. Y.
and Minnie mine in California gulch
at Leadville, Colo. The venture prov
ed highly profitable, the A. Y. and
Minnie becoming one of the big mines
of the district. Benjamin Guggen
heim, one of the sons of Meyer, was
sent out to the mine as accountant,
and he, acquiring more or less inform
ation concerning the smelting busi
ness, induced his father and brother.*
to go into it largely because of the
unfavorable terms the smelters were
making on the A. Y. and Minnie ore.
which gradually became more ziucv
and consequently less desirable in
character, from the lead smelters’
standpoint. The Guggenheims, in
company with E. C. Holden (who
soon retired), built the Philadelphia
works, a large plant at Pueblo, Colo.,
in 188l>. At first this venture was de
cidely unsuccessful but gradually
coming to the appreciation of the
necessity for securing the best pos
sible technical advice and acitng up
on that prrinciple, together with their
ov m sharp commercial acumen, they
converted into a success what promis
ed to be a failure. Thus having ac
quired an insight into the smelting
business, they early appreciated the
great possibilities of smelting in
Mexico when the lead bearing ores of
that country were practically exclud
ed from the United States by the tar
iff of 18!H). and erected works at Mon
terey and Aguas Calientes. This ex
pansion in business, to which the tar
iff of 1MH) opened the way, was the
real start of the business. When the
Philadelphia plant was built. William
and one or two other brothers went
out to join P»enjamin. In later years,
when the business had become big.
there was a little rift between the
brothers who had been in the field
and those who had stayed at nome.
And finally, Benjamin (who was lost
with the Titanic) and William retired
from the smelting business.-Engi
neering and Mining Journal.
DAYS ARE GROWING
PERCEPTIBLY LONGER
The following is the table of the
amount of sunshine on a number of
days at different seasons of the year:
January 1—3 hours 52 minuets.
January 15.—1 hours 57 minutes.
January 31—6 hours 45 minutes.
February 15—8 hours 18 minutes.
March 1—0 hours 5 minutes.
March 2—12 hours.
April 15—14 hours 38 minutes.
April 25—15 hours 43 minutes.
May 11—17 hours 43 minutes.
Juneau 21—21 hours 51 minutes.
The foregoing mean* the amount
of sunlight each day, or the time
from sunrise to sunset and r.ot the
amount of daylight.
Best cigars and refreshments at (
Terminal Bar. See ad. 11-1-tf
CATHOLIC CHtRCH
Sundays: Communion 3lass at 8:30
a. m.
Mass and Sermon at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday school after Mass.
Rosary, Instruction aud Bene<liction.
at 7:30 p. m.
Weekdays: Daily Mass at 7:30 a
m.
Daily Mass, 7:30 a. m. in hospital
chapel.
-a
FIREMEN HAD A FINE
TIME IT THE BANQUET
The firemen’s banquet was a most
enjoyable affair. They had lots of
turkey and the insurance companies
provided beer. Mayor Sauers receiv
ed the iniatory degree as a fireman
and made a speech. Harry Ellsworth
was the chef.
A. B. DANCE TONIGHT
The Arctic Brotherhood dance,
which was postponed Saturday night,
will take place this evening. Dancing
will bgein at 0 o'clock.
TAX FAIRBANKS B U HFI.ORS
“Resolved—That a valuation of
$200 be placed on the personal prop
erty of all single men who are not
paying taxes on other property in
the town of Fairbanks.
The foregoing resolution was pass
ed last night by the Fairbanks city
council sitting as a board of equali
zation. It means that every single
man in the town of Fairbanks, if he
has no property, must pay an arm
trary tax on $-00 worth of personal
property which includes such things
as his watch, clothing, jewelry and
other personal effects.
At the assessed valution of $200
this means that the city of Fairbanks
will collect $•'* per year from every
bachelor although this is not a bache
lor tax in the strict sense of the word.
At least, that was the sense of the
board meeting of last night, when the
resolution was passed. I he three
dollars is the tax levy of one and one
half per cent, the present rate of tax
ation in the city, on $200,—Citizen.
FOR SALK
The Town of Seward otters tor sale
Lot ;»$ in Block 14. and the building
thereon for the sum of $1,000.00. Tin
size of said building is 24 x •’>() feet,
and has a furnace for heating.
Terms of sale !-•'» down, l-‘* in six
months and balance in one year. $
per cent interest on all deferred pay
ments. For further particulars see.
O. H. POKHI.MANN.
1-15-—tf Municipal Clerk.
Oyster Cocktails at "The Branch.”
lot* printing or every description a*
Gateway.
New shipment of Filson’s Water
proof Mackinaw stag shirts.—$7.00.
fit own & Hawkins, “Quality First.
Old papers for sale at the ' Gate
way.”
Children's sleds.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
WK W \\T TO IlKAK
from you if you have any cans; for
dissatisfaction with our confectionery
service. Point to the candy that at
tracts you. It will surely prov? en
tirely satisfactory, no matter winch
variety or mixture you select. Give
us a trial.
CANDY PICTURES BOOKS
PIPES KODAKS
CIGARS Cl GA RETTES TOBACCO
STATIONERY
HETTELS
The Home of the Kodak
Broadway Ave.
Phone, Madison 119.
MILE 40 ROADHOUSE
G. W. ADAMS, Proprietor
Dog Mashers Made Comfortable
All freight and express forwarded
i
from end of steel.
O. K. BATHS
Broadway Seward
A Neat Haircut and Easy Shave
Our Specialty
"" 1
USE THE PHONE
ALASKA ELECTRIC CO.
S. M. URAFF
President and General Manager
GAME IS SCARCE
IN ALL FARTS
GF ALASKA
Cordova Times)
Custaw IViosner, of McCarthy, re
ports that the fur from mink, lynx
ami wolves is much better this year
than last, and states that there ar?
at present eight big gray wolves at
l.ing lake, where they never had any
before.
Mr. IViosner is interested in the
disappearance of ptarmigan in the in
terior section, and is conducting an
investigation to learn if the same con
ditions prevail in other parts of Al
aska as do at McCarthy and in the
Chisana country. He says that some
of his friends advised him that they
had not seen more than half a dozen
of these birds in a twelve days cross
count ry mush, where last year they
had counted over a thousand.
In answer to i letter written Cov
er nor Strong, inquiring as to the
cause of tin* scarcity of these birds
in Alaska, Mr. lViesner received the
following reply:
“I have to advise you that this oi
lier has received information through
the game wardens in the different
judicial divisions that the disappear
ance of ptarmipan seems to be pen
era!. This report comes from the
Seward peninsula country, from the
Yukon interior, the Tanana river val*
ley. and from the Kenai peninsula,
and in fact nearly every section of
Alaska peninsula, from which l have
not as yet heard, but probably shall
do so as soon as winter mail com
munication is established. which
probably will be some time in Febru
ary. I may add, for your information
that 1 have reported the sudden dis
uppeaance of ptarmipan to the biolo
gical survey of the department of
agriculture, and should 1 receive any
infomation a^ to the reason for the
disappearance of these birds l shaft
advise you.
“j. F. A. STUOXG. Governor.”
Old papers for sale at the ‘‘(kite
way.”
MILE 54 ROADHOUSE
l’"der thr management of
J. M. LJ-ONHARDT
Everything ft»r Hog Mushers.
Good Eats Glean Bonks
r—
JOE RENO
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
GIRDWOOD
Everything for Dog Mushcrs
anrt Travelers
Best Roadhouse on the Line
V._-_J
LEON C. BOOKER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Bank of Seward Building
Phone Madison 81
Fire and Accident Insurance
SEWARD BAKERY
Phone Madison 82
Excells in Good Bakery Goods
GIVE THEM A TRIAL
V'«• V wv-'vWw* V/WWWW WW V
I1: TOGO CAFE
Comment* Cute Bldg.
JACK u. TOGO
Proprietor
Open Day and Night
Tray Order Quick Service
Private Poxes
for ladies or parties.
Phone Adams 52
o {
Iseward Steam Laundry
5 HARRY HAW ABE, 'Prop.
5 Fifth Avenue Phone Main 157
< Best of Work—Latest Machinery
5 Work Delivered in 24 hours
l Extra Charge
5 Rough Dry 10c a pound with flat
5 work finish.
5 Cleaning and Pressing
< PRICES REASONABLE
MILWAUKEE
TOTAL LOSS
EUREKA, Jan. 15.—An expert
who has surveyed the cruiser Mil
waukee says the vessel is doomed.
Her stanchions are now breaking and
they are removing the guns. The
stranded submarine has been aband
i
oned. She grounded in twelve feet of
water while trying to aid in salvag
ing tbb stranded submarine H-H. She
went broadside to the breakers and is
leaking badly. The crew is safe.
NOTICE
The Pioneers will meet tonight. All
members are requested to be present.
Matters pertaining to the annual en
tertainment will be discussed.
FRANK NICKERSON, Pres.
Waterfill & Fraztor wrr.HXey at
“The Branch."
STANLEY DOLLAR HAS HOLE
SEATTLE, Jan. 14.—The steamer;
Stanley Dollar arrived at Fort Blake
ley today with a hole in her port side
as the result of her accident. She is
discharging her cargo preparatory to
undergoing repairs.
Long distance uneptionc nooth al
The Branch
Flashlights and Batteries.
B.-own & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Basket ball shoes and athletic suits
I Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
| --
Noodle Cafe. Fhone Main 111
Tray service 25c extra, receives
prompt attention. 8-1—tf
I Just received a new shipment of
Swans Down Prepared Cake flour. A
delight to all good cake makers.
Brown & Hawkins, “Quality First.”
Toco—self-rising pan-cake flour—A
mixture of wheat and corn flour with
malted buttermilk that makes delici
ous pan cakes. Brown & Hawkins.
“Quality First.”
__————
This week's Specials
at the
i
SEWARD COMMERCIAL CO.
Will Save you Money
REMEMBER I
In planning your dinners
to get WHIPPING CREAM
Adelman & Quilty
1 >o \ ou Know!
That MILLIONS OF DOLLARS go out of circulation yearly
through accidental destruction?
Why risk your earnings by carrying your money and checks on
your person or leaving them in your homes?
✓
Your Bank is Your Safeguard
from loss by theft or fire.
Y'our benefit is twofold, for added to your security is the ef
ficient service that we are in a position to give you.
Do not wait until loss overtakes you*but bank your money or
checks with us today, and feel secure.
¥
HIE BANK OE SEWARD
“THE BANK THAT HELPS YOU PROSPER.”
TERRITORIAL DEPOSITORY CITY DEPOSITORY
ESTABLISHED 1905
Take .he “MILWAUKEE"
On your next trip to the East
1 Electrification of its main line over the backbone of tiie
a Continent lias eliminated all soot, smoko and cinders
I™ permitting an imo!>s I’iced \:* \v of tl.. magnificent
panoramas through the Hitter 1 toots and Hockies.
Wayne Blue, I*. A. N., A. II. McDonald, Alaska Steamship Co.,
Seward or
A. E. Harris, Traveling Pass. Agent, Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Big Reductions in Holiday Goods
of every description for the
next Ten Days
SEWARD DRUG COMPANY
SUCCESSORS TO THE ALASKA PHARMACY
SEWARD ALASKA
EMPRESSTHEATREj
-- n
Tuesday, January 16 j
_L l\
m " ~~ ■ M a /I
(TTY’S AWAKKMNC & S\N III>1SII
ARMY
Vitagraph Comedy and Scenic
Kquitable .Motion Picture Co. Pre
sent*
MOLLY McIntyre in
5 Acts of Good Dramtic Film Play
Written by S. F. V. Taylor
.- - ■■ -— ■ -
“TilFIR CPS AND DOWNS”
1 Kell Keystone Comedy
7 Reel Program
ADMISSION — — 10 & 23c
MONEY FOR DEVELOPMENT
Why waste time, stock and money in trying to sell or to secure
funds to place your property on a paying basis? If you have
a property that needs money for development, a property that
is worthy of consideration, write us at once and we will show
you how to place your proposition before at least 500 capital
ists and moneyed men, right in the money markets of the
United States.
HILDRETH & RICKARD
Specialists in Financial Publicity
G05 LYON BLDG. - - - SEATTLE, WASH.
0. W. PALMER
KNIK, ALASKA
SOME OF OUR SPECIALTIES:
WELLMAN CANNED GOODS TIP TOP EGGS
MARSHFIELD CHEESE
RED CLOVER BUTTER SPERRY’S FLOURS
I And a full line of
HARDWARE, STOVES, HAY AND FEED
\o Better Goods Can Be Bought At Any Price
| G. W. PALMER, KNIK, ALASKA
Subscribe for the Seward Daily Gateway
0*