. CANDLE CREEK
DISTRICT IS IN
■* THE LIMELIGHT
(Nome Nugget)
Nick Kristensen, who has the con
tract to carry the Candle mail, arrived
recently from the northern metropolis
bringing with him as passenger A. J.
Sambrailo, who will put in the time
until after the holidays taking his
ease in the dentist’s chair and looking
at the printed matter the oculist holds
qp before his patients.
Sambrailo had, locked up in his sys
tem, quite a lot of interesting news of
Candle and its auriferous environs.
He says that everybody is at work.
There is not a man idle up there be
cause of lack of a job. On Candle
creek all the miners are taking out
pay right along.
The chief topic of news up that way j
is the recent new strike on Jump j
creek. This creek has been prospect-1
ed before and Billy French and Jean j
Kelley at the mouth took out pay last ]
winter and are doing the same this !
season. The new strike took place
about midway on the creek and was
made by Ed Hanson^ Ben Evans and
Andrew Olson. Early this fall they
found good pay of a width described
as^'sixteen points wide.” As a “point”
i®?ven or eight feet, this means a !
co'n.'.iderable extent of pay dirt. The I
discovery of this pay streak natural
ly insulted in more men taking a
chance on Jump and results from this
work are already proving favorable. |
Just below Hanson and company,
Emil Johnson, Ernie Schoemaker and
another man named Johnson have
found rich pay which is said to run
from 50 cents to $1.50 per pan. This
ground is somewhat spotted but the ;
average ground runs very good in-1
deed.
£ Below the Johnson outfit Karl Lar- i
son and Ruby Christopher have begun 1
to prospect, but have not yet got into
the money so far as is known.
Above the Hanson people, the
Champagne Kid and Emanual Gon
zales have started work and there
seems every reason to believe that
they will hit the pay streak before
long.
Jump creek is five or six miles long
and enters Candle creek at discovery.
Other news of a fresh gold discov
ery is that Andy Garbin, who some
little time_ ago relocated 21 claims on
Central creek has found rich pay on
his ground. This ground has been
tried before but no pay was found.
Central creek is a tributary to Squir
rel river.
Sam Magids now has a wireless
station on the Kobuk at the Newik
mission. He went to Candle on De
cf iiber 1 and amazed the people there
by his knowledge of current events.
He reported that all the boys on the
Kobuk are making money.
Hilky Robinson, the storekeeper at
Candle, has increased his plant there i
V.y the erection of a cold storage out
fit, which is calculated to preserve 60
or 70 reindeer carcasses for use by
the miners during the summer. The
innovation is regarded with extreme
favor by everybody in that section.
Messrs. Kristensen and Sambrailo
say that on their trip from Candle to
Nome the only birds they saw were
two crows and one owl. No ptarmi
gan or rabbits were seen in a country
that used to be alive with them. The
trail was in good condition and travel
ing was excellent except for the in
tense told. i
Kristensen says that with the in
stallation of the new stove at Haven
the heating arrangements in all the
cabins on the Council-Candle run will
be very satisfactory. But, he says,
some of the cabins are in a bad state
of repair. They need chinking and
dirt shoveled on to the roofs. As this
can be done only in the summer there
is no alternative now but to put up
with the snow that drifts in.
Lunches, sandwiches and coffee at
the North Pole Bakery. 429
Daily War Bulletins at Peterson’s, j
WILL RECALL
“OUR FERCf”
(Iditarod Pioneer.)
Another illustration of the suying
that this old world is a pretty small
place after all is contained in a letter
which was received by the Pioneer in
last week’s mail from a lady in Penn
sylvania, in which she says she under
stands there is a picture in this office
of A. P. Ferguson, who she believes is
her brother, and asking for the loan
of the photograph for the purpose of
identification. The lady does not say
from whence she received the infor- j
mation as to the location of the pic- ;
ture.
The photo in question is that of the
well-known “Fergy,” who was a resi
dent of Iditarod in the early days of
the camp, and who was likewise well
known in other sections of the terri
tory and in Dawson. His picture has
occupied a prominent place in the Pio
neer’s gallery of distinguished eccen
tric and otherwise noteworthy Alas
kans, and undoubtedly the fact of its
existence has been reported by some
resident of Iditarod who is acquainted
with the lady.
Describing her brother, the Pio
neer’s correspondent says:
“He is rather good looking (at
least I think so), tall, blond, has red
dish hair, big, navy blue eyes, large
hands, long fingers, and is of a type
one would readily notice. He might
be called round-shouldered, from
stooping over his work while young.
He is decidedly peculiar in disposition,
a thinker, rather exclusive, and at
one time was quite religiously inclined
—a Presbyterian, member of the
church in Ottawa, Canada. If ques
tioned about himself he would be apt
to inform you to attend to your own
business.”
The name of the lady’s brother was
William, but she thinks he may have
changed his given name. But the de
scription given does not at all fit our
“Fergy.” For instance, the biased
judgment of a sister could scarcely
find excuse for pronouncing him “rath
er good-looking.” “Fergy" also may
have been a trifle stoop-shouldered, but
his friends will never admit that this
was due to hard work, even during
the callow and inexperienced days of
youth; and if the description fitted
him in every other respect the state
ment that he was “rather exclusive”
would be sufficient to prove that
“Fergy” was not the man sought. No
one could ever associate exclusiveness
with “Fergy.” As to his religion, the
opinion seems to -be that Presbyterian
ism was not the denomination with
which he was connected. Finally, if
asked about himself, far from insult
ing his interrogator, Mr. Ferguson
would probably concoct a story to suit
the occasion, with plenty of detail and
sufficient romance to furnish material
for the composition of a work that
would not have shamed Dumas.
No, we are sorry to inform the lady
that A. B. Ferguson is not her brother;
but we have loaned her the photo
graph that she may gaze on the classic
features of the man who was “right
as a golden guinea,” with the under
standing that it be returned to occupy
its former prominent position in our
gallery of celebrities, of which he is
far from being the least noteworthy.
Many good stories are told of
“Fergy,” one of which is typical of the
man. While he was in Iditarod his
wife was away on a trip outside.
“Fergy,” who was of a most generous
disposition, and a great “mixer,” had
access to the family bank account, and
his prodigality made great inroads on
the fund. When Mrs. Ferguson re
turned to the city “Fergy” accompan
ied her to the bank, where a state
ment of the account was handed to
her. The reduced balance indicated
was a great shock to the good lady,
who was rendered speechless by the
revelation of “Fergy's” spendthrift
habits. Instead of returning to then
hotel, they walked some distance to
ward the outskirts of the town in si
lence, “Fergy” waiting for the ex
pected storm to break, and the lady
probably doing some deep thinking.
Finally they sat down on a pile of
building material, and Mrs. Ferguson (
opened the attack thus: “Oh, Al, why 1
didn’t you tell me that you had spent *
this great amount of money?” The *
mildness of the reproof was a surprise *
to “Fergy,” but it gave him a cue. '
“Girlie,” said he, “I knew you would 1
reprimand me, and I just couldn’t tell
you. Harsh words from you would
just break my heart,” accompanied by
the tremolo stuff that is used only in !
melodrama. It had the desired effect, i
and the good lady threw her arms!
around her penitent husband’s neck j
and sobbed, “Oh, AI, you are just the
loveliest man,” and the incident was
closed.
Latest War News at Peterson’s. 399
GEORGE OSBORNE
The Leading Jeweler and Optician.
We are closing out our entire line of
iorham’s Sterling silver ware. We
ave on hand a complete line in the
wo most up-to-date and artistic pat
erns. Don’t fail to take advantage of
he big sale in Gorham’s sterling sil
er ware. Our stock is complete and
p-to-date. Closing out at c«st. 391
3 IN 1 LAUNDRY
AND BATHS
Now Reopened on the New
Premises.
Between G and H on 5th Ave.
Next to Harry Cribb.
P. H. RINGSTAD - Prop.
LAUNDRY
BATHS
Temple Auditorium
A. L. U.
St. V alentine’s Night
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14th.
Grand Masquerade Ball!!
SIX HANDSOME PRIZES ON EXHIBITION AT
BROWN & HAWKINS.
DANCING AT 9:00 UNMASK AT 11:00.
No One Allowed on Dance Floor Without Mask Until
11 P. M.
General Admission - $1.00
150 per cent Advance in Mohawk
ON MARCH FIRST
THE DIRECTORS OF THE MOHAWK COMPANY HAVE AUTHORIZED ME TO ADVANCE THE PRICE OF MOHAWK SHARES FROM 10 CENTS TO 25 CENTS A
SHARE ON MARCH 1st. ON ACCOUNT OF SHORT NOTICE, PARTIES LIVING IN THE STATES WILL BE ALLOWED 15 DAYS EXTRA AND ORDERS FOR STOCK
WILL BE FILLED IF MAILED ON OR BEFORE THE 15th OF MARCH.
THE MOHAWK TUNNEL WAS SAMPLED A SHORT TIME AGO BY MR. C. H. HOLMES, OF ANCHORAGE, A REPUTABLE MINING ENGINEER.
THE VEIN SHOWS A CONTINUOUS ORE SHOOT, FOR OVER 159 FT. IN LENGTH AND STILL RICH ORE IN THE BREAST OF THE TUNNEL AT A DEPTH
, OF 500 FEET, AND THOUSANDS OF TONS IN SIGHT.
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; When I first placed the Mohawk Stock on the market in the mid
i die of November, I had nothing to back me up, not even an assay,
! from the property.
All 1 had on which to base biy calculations was what gold pan
ning I had done myself on the surface croppings of the vein; until
November 25th, when John Aho, one of the miners, came down from
the mine, and brought some samples of ore, which were assayed.
Then a few days before Christmas two of the directors of the
company went up to the mine and brought down more samples of ore.
Now, in my opinion, I was fully satisfied with the samples brought
down by these gentlemen, but all of them were interested parties.
Dozens of people, here in Anchorage, told me that they would
buy some Mohawk stock, if they were sure that the assays were not
picked samples of the ore. So finally I persuaded the company to send
a disinterested party to sample the mine and they selected Mr. Holmes
to go to Willow creek to sample the vein in the tunnel.
Mr. Holmes took 28 samples across the vein, every five feet apart,
beginning 23 feet in from portal of the tunnel. This part was tim
bered, so on that account he was unable to sample same.
Following are Mr. Holmes’ assays, taken by number:
No. 1 .$ 5.66
No. 2 . 22.49
No. 3 . 50.17
No. 4 . 129.69
No. 5 . 43.10
No. 6 . 30.46
No. 7 . 28.61
No. 8 . 8.76
No. 9 ..,. 17.06
No. 10 . 3.33
No. 11 . 12.69
No. 12 . 6.06
No. 13 . 3.74
N.i. 14 . 8.10
No. 15 . 14.73
No. 16 . 25.06
No. 17 . 8.93
No. 18 . 10.11
No. 19 . 26.20
No. 20 . 19.26
No. 21 . 16.19
No. 22 . 21.86
No. 23 . 21.62
No. 24 . 26.46
No. 25 . 23.41
No. 26 . 22.57
No. 27 . 50.08
No. 28 . 31.15
Has Examined Mines in AH Harts of the World.
Mr. C. H. Holmes, C. E. E. M., is a graduate of Frieburg, Ger
many, and also of Harvard and Yale. Was employed as mining en
gineer by De Beers & Rhodes Mining company, and also experted
properties for Buckingham, De Beers & Co., Syndicate, of London,
England, one of the largest mining syndicates in the world. During
that time he examined mines in South Africa, India, Russia, Peru,
Chile.
In the United States he has examined properties in Montana, Ida
ho, California, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and Alaska.
In Colorado he was one of the first mining engineers to make a
report on Stratton’s Independence mine of Cripple Creek.
The mine was later sold to an English syndicate for $9,000,000.00.
He also reported on the Clark Copper Consolidated mine of Ari
zona.
Such is the record of the mining engineer who sampled the Mo
hawk tunnel, and says he believes that further explorations would
result in the discovery of important ore bodies.
These assays show beyond a question of doubt that we have the
making of one of the largest and richest mines in the Willow creek
gold.’ camp.
Just think of it, a continuous ore shoot, already exposed for over
159 feet, and rich ore still in the breast of the tunnel. And a depth
on the ore body of 600 ft. at the breast.
Mr. Holmes says the assays will average 90 per cent gold and
10 per cent silver, and no other metal in paying quantities.
He further says that the geological horizon for several miles in
any direction from the Mohawk mine is composed of granite rocks,
alternating with grandiorite, and quartz diorite, and that the vein
system cuts the formations at right angles, and the veins occur as
fissure veins there are frequent porphyry intrusions through the ore,
and often several inches of talc, and kaolinite selvage on either wall.
The evidence given, therefore, points conclusively to a true fissure
origin of veins.
The slick and well-defined wall of the vein evidence extensive
plane faulting.
The strike of the vein, as determined in the tunnel is N. 22 de
grees W. and the dip is 41 degrees W. The elevation of the mine is
3,186 feet above sea level.
40-Ton Mill to Be Installed by July 1st.
The manager of the Mohawk Mining company has authorized me
to state to the public that th>‘ 40-ton Mohawk mill will be installed,
and in operation, by July 1, 1917, or not later than August 1, 1917.
A 40-ton. mill should grind out a lot of gold bullion daily. The
first seven assays taken in. the tunnel show an average-of $44.00 per
ton, for a distance of 35 feet. This part of the vein I know is free
milling, as,, 1. panned some of the rock myself, given to me by Mr.
Holmes. In fact some of the richest ore panned over $100 per ton.
With such rich, free-milling gold ore, the possibility of the Mo
hawk, as a bullion producer may astonish the mining world.
Running the mill 24 hours per day, with ore milling $44.00 per
ton would be a gross daily output of $1,760 per day; that would nearly
equal the output of the Martin mill Best Run.
At any rate should the mill run successfully, in this grade of
ore, the Mohawk may produce over $50,000 ner month.
I am now placing on the market 100,000 shares of Mohawk stock,
part of which will be offered for sale to the public at 10 cents per
share for a few days only. The prjce March 1st will be 25 cents a
share.
With all these assays taken by a reputable mining engineer, every
five feet on the ore shoot, proves conclusively that we have something
worth while to sell stock on.
Mohawk, stock is cheaper today at 10 cents a share than it was a
month, ago at 5 cents.
Over 57 feet more of ore has been opened up in the tunnel, and
the assays taken are conclusive proof that we have rich ore in the
mine.
Anyone who has a $10.00 bill, may become a stockholder, and get
100 shares. Everybody has this chance now. In a few days the stock
will cost 25 cents.
$10.00
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100 Shares
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300 Shares
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$100.00 Buys . 1,000
$500.00 Buys . 5,000
$1,000 Buys . 10,000 Shares
Now is the time to get some of this stock. Don’t delay, but come
and see me, at my office in the Campbell building, at 4th and F street,
or if you cannot spare the time to visit me now, write me a letter,
stating how many shares you wish to take, and enclose check, payable
to George Anderson, Fiscal Agent, or currency, to cover the amount
and I will have the stock issued to you in your name, and forward
same to you, by return mail. *
A blue-print showing how the vein was sampled by the engi
■eer, can be seen at my office.
I* GEORGE ANDERSON, Fiscal Agent,
Office Hours From
10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Anchorage, Alaska.
4th and F Street,
Campbell Building,