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SCaESTABLlSHEO 1838 OLDEST OAILY HEWSPHPtR IN ililSKJl
OFFICIAL, CITY PAPER I H, KKLUSR, l-ubllnlior.
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One month by carrier 100 One year by mall ..9.00
Subscriptions and Advertisements received by
Ueunett News Co. . \\hitehor?e,Y.T. K. L. PUlman Atlln, U. C.
E. W. Gideon.. . . Carcross, Y. T. Keller Drug Co. .Haines, Alaska.
For agps men have drwiaoJ of ;
discovering a substance which would
transniu e base metals iuto gold. In
the cat'i> days or civilisation men
Juggled with Intricate combinations
of figures and strange marks sup
posed to have a mysterious power
tn their combinations to effect ma
terial changes. Tho philosopher's
s' one was believed in by all the an
cient people. Great men like Alex
ander, Philip of Maccdon and the
whole school of dreamers thougbt
that somewhere lu tho world was a
substance which would, like Alad
din's lamp, chauge common clay in
to precious gems and glittering gold.
Perhaps those fantastic dreamers
had some method in their madness,
for now it is claimed that u mining
inan from the Sulzer mlue, on the
wist c^ast of Prince of Wal? Is
land, Alaska, has discovered a
divining rod which will Infallibly
po'nt to deposits of gold. The story
Is touched for b;> Frank Bold, form
rly a Sk.igway man, together with
others who have made a thorough
Investigation. Tho story as pub
lished in the Ketchikan Miner is n*
"Durin,; the past week or ten
tlays, pretty exhaustive tests have
iKt-n made with the view of thor
oughly trying out John Flntzen s
?gold Sti-k -. As is pretty gener
ally known to .almost everybody in
this region. John Flntzen of Sulzer,
has beeu working steadily on an
invention with which ho hoped to lo
cat* ore vlens in tho ground, in the
<*d stick lu some people's hands is
water >-rlow the earth's surface. For
years Mr. Flntzen has been work
ing and experimenting to find some
thing with an affinity for gold, sil
ver and copper, and now it looks as
tl.jugh he has found It. Half a
dozen or moro local men and visi
tors now in tho city have tried out
the "gold stick" on the Shoenbar
property hack of town, and report
a somethirs at certain places which
has an effect on the instrument.
This mornl.ig :i concrete test was
mnde to try to prove it out. A quan
?.ity of gold anl silver was secured
from the bank, placed in sacks and
hidden in the basement of the Heck
man building under ono of four box
es. The instrument was placed In
W. F. Core, the English mining
man's hands, and without tho least
difficulty he located tho treasure.
J. R. H h- km an followed him after
the coin had secretly been moved
to a place and on the second
attempt placed his foot on the cash.
Otners present at the timo were
Capt. Council. A. A. Wakefield, the
m>nlng engineer. Frank Bold and
Mr. Fintzcu himself, and oach Is sat
isfied that tho contrivance has' the
power to locate the precious mlner
If, as appears probable, this In
strument of Mr. Flntzen's has the
.'.billty to locate mineral vlens It
will mean a complete evolution In
the mat:cr of prospecting and devel
oping a property, as It would re
sult In the completo elimination of
unnecessary work, as leads could be
spotted out aud traced along tholr
course. Mr. Flntxen Is anxious to
try out Mr Invention, aud will go on
f.o any property In this locality to
make tests. Ho has sections of
various strength on his instrument,
which enable him to defcldo which
of two or more vlens Is the richer
and the more profitable to work,
also what mineral they carry the
heaviest in, gold, silver or copper.
MINK INSPECTOR REPORTS .
DEATHS FOR li YEARS
Sumner S. Smith, mino Inspector
for Alaska, has handed In his report
to the secretary of tho Interior.
The death list, as compiled by
Inspector Smith, shows the follow
ing fatal accidents during 1911 and
1912. To quote:
Trlpko Dolebadlch, Montenegran,
ago 29, was killed July 22, 1911, by
a fall of rock In tho Roady Bullion
mlno. Tread well.
Joseph Dunn, Russian, ago 33,
<vas killed August 29, 1911, by a
cave-In in lhe Idltarod district.
Rodrlck McDonald, Scotchman,
ago 29, was killed October- 27,1911,
by falling from a gin pole while
repairing a guy lino at a claim on
Kster creek, Fairbanks district.
Pete Vellch, Montenegran, ago 25
was killed October 31, by falling
down an unprotected chuto at tho
LaTouche mlno of the Bcatson Cop
per Co., LaToucho.
L. J. Buckler, American, age 30
?vas klll?>u November 6, 1911, by a
>last while employed on the claims
of tho Alaska Copper Co., on Dan
-?reek.
John Nelson, Scandinavian, age
50, was killed December 23, 1911,
by falling down a shaft lr. tho Nome
district.
C. J. Demeroutls, age 29, was kill
ed February 9, 1912, by a prema
ture bios., while tamping a holo in
the Mexican mine, Treadwell.
George Reldl, German, ajted 30.
was killed February 15, 1912, by
being caught In n moving belt In
the 300 stamp mill, Treadwell.
Antono Martin, Italian, ago 32,
was thrown from a bucket by fall
ing ground on No. 5, Treasure
creek. Fairbanks district, February
24, 1912, and died from his Injuries
April 9.
Richard Burnett, Englishman; age
40. was drowned under a dredge
May 12. 1912. In tho Nome dls
J. E. Davis, shift boss in the Per
severance mine, in tho Juneau dis
trict, was killed Juno 2, 191J, by
being crushed between timbers and
a moving trip of cars.
Mike Cannon, Irishman, ngc 40,
wits kill;! by a falling slab of roof
Juno 29. 1912, on claim 3, below
Kster creek. In tho Fairbanks dis
trict. ? Juneau Dispatch.
Washington, May 29 ? TBe Army
and Naw Journal is authority for
tho statement that Secretary of War
Garrison has recommended that tto
Alaska cabie be turned over to the
postofflco department to manage. It
is believed that this soon will bo
dune. Similar action was considered
under tho Taft administration.
HEADQUARTERS
For Miners Supplies and Inform
ation of Silver Creek
All Goods Delivered 12 Miles Free of Charge
Miners and prospectors who are intending going
to the new diggings by Atlin in the Silver Creek
districts can purchase all their outfits in Atlin
cheaper than you can elsewhere and not have to
pull your load i 00 miles to Atlin.
Big Store, Little Price,
Lots of Goods and Plenty Rice.
E. L. PILLM AN Atlin, Y. T.
Complete
Stock
Our stock of Drugs, Patent Modi
clnuf. Rubber Goods, Tollot Articles,
Perfumes, Stationery, Candles, ote.,
Is complete and wo aro ablo to sup
ply our customors with everything
usually round In u first class and
well stocked proscription pharmacy.
Our proscription work Is subjoct to
the utmost accuracy. Mall orders
have our special attention and no
pain Is spnrod to fill thorn to satis
faction.
WILLIAM BRETT, I'h. <i.
Druggist.
Stores nt Kkagway ami Juneau.
I PROSPECTORS
?i
Parties intending to go to
the Teslin strike or oilier
places in the interior, will
find it to their interest to \
write _
CAM SMITH
Whitehorse, Y. T.!j
FOR INFORMATION
Mr. Smith has all kinds of
power boats from four hone
power to fifteen which he
will sell or rent at reason
able rates.
Inquiries Cheerfully
Answered
I Want to Reach Every Man
who hj^ live foxes for sale, and who wants to
receive the highest market price. You can
not affoid to sell without getting in touch with
me. Wire at my expense giving description and
price of anything you have or may have to offer
G. P. COLWELL, Whitehorse, Y. T.
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SITKA
HOT SPRINGS'
Sanitarium [sniua] Alaska ?
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Large, Clean, Individua hatlis.
Abundance of "w ater. Pest of
Hotel Accommodations. Fur
nished Cabins for Relit-. ....
Excellent Hunting and Ftahing.
Motor BoatiDg and Sailing.
Steamer Georgia from Ji neau
makes scmi-mouthly visits. In
formation and rates upon request
Dr. F. L. Goddard, Prop.
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10, 16, 22, 2$. Juno 3, 9, 15,
21, 27. Julv 3, 0. 15, 21, 27.
Aug. 2, S, 14, 20, 2G. Sopt. 1
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Leavos Juneau for Poarl Harbor,
Eaglo River, Yankee Covo, Comot,
Sentinel Light Station, Eldred
Rock Light Station, Haines and
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May 2, 8, 14, 20, 2G. June 1,
7, 13, 10, 25. July 1, 7, 13, IS
itlujj Loatea Skagway follow
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WlliXilS E. XOWKLIi, Manager.
Moores Wharf E. J. Shaw, Manger
Wharfingers and Warehousemen
All Steamers Arrive and Depart From This Wharf
??Regulations Juue 1. 1913?
Warehouse open for delivery of merchandise from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.
?Wharfage Tariff
General merchandise $1.00 per ton, weight or measurement.
Horses; Mules and Cattle 75 c per head. Sheep and Hogs 50c per head.
Lumber, $1.00 per Thousand Weight, Board Measure.
All checked Baggage 25c per piecc.
No Wharfage Charge on Baggage Unchecked.
Phones 11 or 123
P. O. Box 175
The White Pass & Yukon Route
TIME TABLE Xo. 31.
I ally oxccpt Sundays.
No. 1 X. ISotuul
1st class
0:30 a. in. Loaves
12:05 "
12:43 "
1:10 p. ni.
P:20
5:50 Arrives
8KAGUAY
WHITE PASS
IaXJ CAB IX
BENNETT
CARUIOC
WHITUUORSE
Passengers must bo at depots In Um? t? have Baggage inspected
and checked. Inspection Is stopped 30 mlnuics before leaving time of
trains.
150 pounds of baggage will be chocked free with each full fare
ticket aid 75 pounds with each half fare ticket.
So. 2 S. Bound
lbt class
Arrival 4:50 p. in.
Leaves 3:20 "
" 2:30 *?
1:50
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weaves i):00 "
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Juneau, ? 41aska
OLDEST BANK IN ALASKA
Respectfully Solicits The Accounts
of Skagway Firms And Individuals.
STEAMERS FOR
Seattle, acoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Anacortea, Bellingham
Everett, Olympis, Pott 'lowniend. South
Bellmgham, Eureka, Santa Barbara, Mexico
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1 13 Jamea St., Seattle 1 12 Market St., San Franciicc
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NEXT SAILINGS WILL BE
City of Seattle June 1-12
Spokane May 26 - June 6
V. A. PETERSON, Agent
IMione 60 2nd <fc Broadway, Skagway, Alanka
ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO. 1
Carrying C. 8. Mull and Woll.s-Fartfo Exprct*
SAILING DATES from SKAGWAY to SEATTLE
S. S. Jefferson - - June - 14 -26
S. S. Northwestern - 3496 Tons - June 3
S. S. Alameda - - 3158 " ? June 9
Making only two >top>: Juneau and Ketchikan. 3 1-2 day* to Seattle
SKAGWAY to CORDOVA and Prince William Sound Ports
S.S.Alameda - - 3158 " - ? June 3
S. S. Mariposa - 3158 " - "10
These steamships are the finest and largest in Alaska seavice. Have large
observation and dining rooms, with excellent meals and service. Transfer to
Vancouver. Victoria, Tacoma and Puget Sound ports without additional charge.
Through tickets to San Francisco
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Canadian Pacific Ry.
(B. C COAST SERVICE)
Sailings
FROM SKAGWAY
PRINCESS MAY
May
14-24 I June
Subject to chance with >ut N jtlc#
Vancouver,' Vidoria& Seattle via Prince Rupert
Phono 87 F. F. W. LOWLE Agont
Steamship Humboldt
THE ONLY INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP OPERATING TO S. E. ALASKA
WILL SAIL FROM SKACWAY
June 3-14-24
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a H. P. tCCMAN, Prop. jjj
'The Sanitary Milk Ranch"
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