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PASSING OF THE GUGGENHEIMS.
The dispatches inform us that a monster deal is (lending,
with every indication of consummation, whereby the Morgan
(Juggenheim interests will sell their vast holdings in mines and
other enterprises in Alaska, to the crowd that controls the Utah
Copper company, at the head of which is Col. 1). C. Jacklin.
With the conclusion of this great sale,.the names of Morgan
and Guggenheim will pass from the current history of Alaska,
although they will not be forgotten as a potential part of the;
territory’s past history. These names—Morgan and Guggen
heim—have been the subject of a great deal of criticism, most
of it adverse. As to whether or not the severe strictures against
these financial magnates is deserved, we shall not attempt to
discuss in this article. We much prefer to speak kindly of our !
fellow man, be he potentate or pauper. And if it should come to j
pass that these immensely wealthy men shall dispose of their ]
great mining properties and commercial interests in Alaska, it J
is just as well to briefly review the developments in which they j
were concerned, rather than indulge in comment of an adverse i
character.
In tlie year luuu, tlie Bonanza copper mine, in the i opper
river valley, passed from the hands of the Havemeyers, who did
little to develop it, to the Morgan-Guggenheim crowd. The
Bonanza mine enjoys the distinction of being the richest cop
per mine in the world. The predominating ore is a chalcocite,
or glance, that yields from GO to 70 per cent copper. Gaining
possession of this immense property, the Morgan-Guggenheim
interests built the Copper River and Northwestern railway sys
tem, in order to transport tlie mine product to tidewater on the
ocean. This railway system made the substantial town of Cor
dova and opened tlie country through which it passes, fix
tensive development was begun on the mining property, which
has continued without interruption since it was started. Other
copper properties were acquired and other devlopments inaug
urated by tlie Morgan-Guggenheim interests. The railway sys- j
tem was constructed at a cost exceeding $20,000,000, and much i
of this money was gained by the men employed to build it. A
large force of miners has constantly been employed at the Bo
nanza mine and other mines controlled by these interests. The
Morgan-Guggenheim interests were the first to attempt to open
Alaska on anything like a comprehensive scale. They have
expended millions and they have earned millions. Men who
worked for these people knew that their money was available
when demanded. There was no “wild-catting.” These financial
barons developen only legitimate properties.
The Morgan-Guggenheim interests established, or purchas
ed, a steamship line to operate from Seattle to Alaskan ports.
No one can deny that the steamship service to this territory has 1
been improved since these money kings entered the field.
These same interests acquired dredging ground in the
Klondike and in the Iditarod. Many claim owners have been
enabled to dispose of their placer holdings at a good figure, as
a result of their extensive mining operations. With respect to
these dredging operations, it is quite possible and more than
probable that men of less means would eventually have ac
quired the ground now controlled by the Morgan-Guggenheim
interests and installed dredgers, as they have done.
The chief achievement of these financial magnates was the
construction of the Copper River and Northwestern railway sys
tem. By its construction, development of the Copper river
valley has been possible. Without this railway system, the |
Bonanza mine would be lying dormant today. Others could ^
have opened the big mine, after railway facilities were avail-1
able, but until the Morgan-Guggenheim interests became con- i
cerned, there was nothing doing in the way of railway building
in Alaska, save the Alaska Central project, the owners of which J
were financially unable to continue construction work.
Whatever else may be said of the Morgan-Guggenheim peo
ple, the fact remains that they have contributed very material
ly toward the development of Alaska. They have made two
blades grow where but one grew before. To the extent that
they have contributed toward the opening of this vast territory,
venturing in when others with the financial ability spumed the |
opportunity, they are to be commended.
That sensational stock-jobber, Lawson, has been put to
the test and has been found wanting, just as everybody thal ■
has followed his career knew he would. Very little attention
should be paid to the disreputable insinuations against high j
government officials that emanate from such an unworthy !
source. There are undoubtedly grafters and self-seekers in
the government service, but we feel safe in asserting that there
are none that can be placed in the same class as this sensational
fakir.
Some gentleman who is a member of the national congress,
has introduced a bill that if passed will make Alaska as “dry as ■
a bone.” And it is dollars to doughnuts that it will pass, too. 1
Recently, a similar bill with respect to the District of Columbia
met with an overwhelming defeat at the hands of the solons.
Consistency thou art a jewel, so rare, etc.
Just to show that there is something really doing in real
estate in Anchorage, an offer was made, and refused, on one
of the best comers in town yesterday. The offer was based
upon the reported price of this corner a month ago. but in the
meantime, the owners raised it a thousand, because of the en
couraging outlook.
“The Store That Has Whul V oil Want—When Von Want 11.“
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 11)17.
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A GENUINE SALE
Today is the time to take advantage of genuine bargains. Our store has been packed with peo
ple ever since this sale started proving conclusively that the ladies of Anchorage know GOOD GOODS
and appreciate a real bargain, so here we are with more of them for vou. Children’s cotton and wool
hose cut in two. Lonsdale sheeting at 1214c per yard, felt moccasins at $1.75 in dainty colors, all
sweaters at ten per cent off. Caps and scarfs half price. Glass towels at 60c per dozen, summer wash
two-piece suits of canton crepe $4.25, cotton middies of high grade galatea for $1.25, Fleisher’s Yarn
at ten per cent off. Pocket books ten per cent off. Gent’s silk hose 50c a pair. All suits, dresses, sepa
rate coats, separate skirts, and petticoats at one-fourth off. A few ladies’ mackinaws at half price.
Forestry and Khaki Suits at one-third off. One Seal coat, one Moleskin Coat greatly reduced. This sale
will only last a few more days.
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