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OF SEWARD, ALASKA — Established August 19, 1904
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FUTURE OF PLACER MINING
While it is possible that extensive, rich placers may
yet be discovered in Alaska the future of placer mining
appears, as far as the man looking for immediate results
is concerned, to rest with low-grade gravels that may be
handled by dredge.
With the passing of the richer placers and the failure
to discover large fields of gravels that could be worked by
hydraulic method, came a complete change in the methods
of prospecting. The man with the shovel and pan has
been almost supplanted by the drill, which has proved the
most convenient and thorough method for determining
the bedrock values and the area over which the pay is dis
tributed.
Few prospectors are able financially to afford a pow
er drill, and the labor of driving bedrock drains and strik
ing holes often spreads over a period of years, whereas,
possessed of a small drilling outfit the. work could have
been completed in one season and the value of the ground
proved. These drilling outfits are not costly as machin
ery goes, but should be a part of any grubstake where the
seeker of a paystreak takes into consideration the lower
grade gravels as well as the possibility of striking it rich.
Not only does the drill determine volume and scope of
values, but it places the prospector in a position to submit
accurate samplings to investing capital and have his
ground accepted on the showing rather than being com
pelled to bond it blindly while the prospective purchaser
performs the work, and thereby hastening the day when
the discoverer will actually receive something for his ef
forts.
There is at present a strong demand for ground suit
able for dredging, and the coming summer promises to
bring many scouts into Alaska seeking suitable areas.
These areas must contain the essentials to successful
dredge operation such as depth, gradient, nature of bed
rock and accessibility. Flat ground, containing sufficient
water for a sluicehead, with nearby timber or other fuel.
Regions possessing soft bedrock, free from massive bowl
ders, and with the values generally distributed are being
sought.
There are many such regions in Western Central Al
aska extending from the Moose Pass country northward
to the main Alaska range and beyond the northern di
vide into the Arctic circle. These offer exceptional op
portunities to the man seeking dredge ground, and merit
the attention of prospectors who are prepared to test gra
vels rather than seeking a shovel-in prospect or hydrau
lic ground.
Now that an explosive mineral has been discovered
imagine a lone prospector in the Alaskan hills doing de
velopment work on his mine, uncovers a rich vein and
then have the darn thing explode.
Eastern headline—“Shortage of Cotton dresses.”
They fail to note that silk skirts are away out of sight.
Chicago gunmen will hardly get out of the alleys be
fore Christmas.
AT FISHER’S CAFE, TUESDAY
Next Tuesday’s regular weekly noon
business meeting and luncheon of the
Seward Chamber of Commerce will be
held at Fisher’s cafe. A good turnout
is requested as there will be a few
guests in attendance.
DONALDSON HERE FROM NOME
The motorship Donaldson arrived in
port at noon from Nome bringing a
few passengers and some mail. The
trip south was excellent, but bad
weather marked the voyage to this
point. The Donaldson is en route to
Seattle.
S. S. CORDOVA SEWARD BOUND
SEATTLE, Nov. 20. (#>)—'The S. S.
Cordova sailed at 9 o’clock this morn
ing with 69 passengers. Reservations
for Seward: Mrs. F. Kennedy, Mar
garet Borg, Gus B. Burnehs, Mrs. J.
Getchell, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gill, J.
K. Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy
and two steerage.
INFORMATION WANTED
Joseph Kohler, 814 May Street,
Kewanee, 111., would like to get in
formation of whereabouts of his bro
ther John Kohler, as the estate of his
parents cannot be settled until he is
heard from.
SEARCH IS CONDUCTED
FOR FORREST B. HANDY
The whereabouts of Forrest N. Han
dy, who left San Francisco in 1898,
at the time being manager of the
Copper River and Yukon Transporta
tion company, is wanted by William
H. Reeves, 1041 North Alameda Street,
Burbank, Cal. The request for Han
dy’s whereabouts came in a letter to
the Juneau Public library. Mr.
Reeves further states that Handy’s
former partner in San Francisco
wrote that Handy was in business at
Nome but a search there was without
results. Cordova likewise failed to lo
cate Handy and now a general appeal
is being made. Mr. Handy or his heirs
are wanted in connection with the
clearing of title of property in South
ern California.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTICE
Sunday services at the local Meth
odist church as follows:
Sunday School 10:30 a. m.
Preaching and song service conduct
ed by the pastor at 11:30 a. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
every one to attend these services.
Strangers will receive a cordial wel
come.
THOMAS' P. GRAHAM, Minister
FIND TRACES OF RACE
WHICH ANTEDATES INDIAN
MANVILLE, Wyo., Nov. 20. (#)—
An ancient civilization, which ante
dated and was further advanced than
that of the American Indian, is claim
ing the scrutiny of archaeologists in
the “Spanish Diggings,” eight miles
south of here.
Excavations have revealed traces
of inhabitants, who, scientists believe, .
were blotted out of existence by some •
cataclysm of nature. *
Specimens of weapons and tools, ■
made of jasper and agate, have been ■
discovered, strewn in profusion about J
tepee circles, in which the “lost race” J
housed itself. Unlike the usual In
dian relics’ finds, the agricultural tool
and cooking utensils predominate
over the weapons of’battle and chase.
The Bethlehem Steel corporation
gives employment to 70,000 workmen
today as compared with 9,000 in 1904.
The average man in the steel in
dustry is now able to produce 1,179
tons of pig iron a year, or almost
three times the average individual
production of 470 tons in 1904.
Remington Portables, ?6€—Schaller
er’s Alaska Shop,
Ingersoll ‘Watches, a full stock—
Guaranteed Watches—Schallerer’s Al
aska Shop.
FOR SALE
The Best House
in Seward
FIVE ROOMS AND
BATH
MODERN FURNACE
and
PLUMBING
LOT 60 x 100
Located across the
street from the
Catholic Church
For
Further Particulars
See
Gerhard Johnsen
or Phone ADAMS 60
LIBERTY
THEATER
TONIGHT—TWO SHOWS T AND 9
THE SPECIAL 8-REEL FEATURE
‘The Dark Angel’
with
RONALD COLEMAN
and the New Budapest Beauty
Yilma Banky
in the title roles, supported by
WYNDHAM STANDING—
and
—HELEN JEROME EDDY
Here is a sensational drama from the spec
tacular stage success.
Something out of the ordinary and ranked
with the best
These two stars are hailed as the screen’s
newest and greatest lovers, and they carry
it through many thrilling events.
AND AN INTERESTING PATHE NEWS
SUNDAY ONLY-TWO SHOWS, 7 AND 9
JOHNNY HINES
In an 8-reel Comedy-Drama
Thrills that shock and Shocks that thrill.
Here’s a feature charged with the
kind of stuff that delights—action
excitement — laughter and fun.
And a Pathe News.
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