SMITH
Sumner S. Smith, federal mine in
spector for the territory of Alaska,
recently made his annual report, in
which he tells of the districts visited
by him, what he found, the activities!
in the mining industry during thej
year, the legislation enacted by the
territorial government, the progress
made, and the needs of the north. Re
garding his work, he says:
"The federal inspector visited the
Fairbanks. Manley Hot Springs, Ru
by, Iditarod, Nome, Willow Creek
(Susitna drainage), Seward, Valdez,
Copper River, Juneau and Ketchikan
districts. Over 200 properties have
been visited, and more than 300 in
spections made.
"Approximately 8,000 men are em
ployed in and about the mines of the
territory, about 35 per cent in placer
v mining, 10 per cent in quarries and
dredges, and 55 per cent in lode min
ing. Blank forms for reporting acci
dents have been distributed to the
operators, and whenever possible in
vestigations have been made prompt
ly. Approximately 50 men have been
given first aid training, and half that
number have been trained in the use
of breathing apparatus at the Tread
well mine, and a start has been made
in similar work at the Perseverance
mine.”
Under the heading, "Progress of
Mining,” Mr. Smith says:
“Discoveries of rich ground on the
Tolovana river have stimulated pros
pecting for gold placers, and the high
price of copper has turned the
attention of the miner to the copper
deposits of the coast. The Gold Bul
lion Mining Company had its new cy
anide plant in the Willow creek dis
trict, at the head of Cook inlet, in suc
cessful operation all the open season,
and new plants have been started for
the Appollo mine at Unga, and the
Alaska Free Gold mine, in the Willow
creek district. A new gold dredge
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has been installed near Hope, and
several have been completed through
the interior and on the Seward pen
insula. The Beatson Copper Company
at Latouche and the Alaska-Gastin
eau Gold Mining Company at Thane
have completed their new plants. In
the mill of the latter company the
ore in practically all the crushing is
kept dry till the pulp goes to the con
centrator tables, the gyratory crusher
being followed by rolls. When com
pleted. the pant will handle between
8,000 and 10,000 tons of ore per day.
The pilot plant of the Alaska-Juneau
has been in successful operation for
nearly a year, and the plans are being
drawn for a new 8,000 ton mill. The
mines of both the Alaska-Gastineau
and the Alaska-Juneau companies
have been developed to yield the ne
cessary tonnage, and several proper
ties under development in the same
district promise to show similar large
ore bodies.”
Probably the most interesting and
important part of hiAreport. so far
as Alaskans are concerned is the sec
tion relating to recommendations and
the needs of Alaska. It reads:
“The following recommendations are
offered for the improvement of the
mining industry:
“(1) That the present federal mine
inspection law be repealed and one
that fits the needs of the territory
enacted.
“(2) That a mine experiment sta
tion be established in Alaska under
the provisions of the act passed at
the last session of congress.
"(3) That the federal mine inspec
tor be given an appropriation for the : I
equipment and rental of an office and I
for field assistance."
CHAMBER WILL TIKE FEW
JIBS IT UNCLE SIM
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On Thursday evening there will be j
a meeting of the Chamber of Com-1
merce, and as matters of Importance
to Cordova are to be considered, it is j |
desired that there lie a full attend - [
ance of members. A movement will j
be started for an all-night cable ser
vice for Cordova, the same service
that is to be accorded at least four
Alaskan towns. A postal savings bank
is also wanted. Other communities
in thi- northland are being recognized j
by the postoffice department and why
not Cordova.
It is also more than likey that some
action will be taken tending to relieve
the distressed condition of the local J
postoffice, whose clerical force has J
been reduced, and the wages cut to1
such an extent that the present effi 1
ciencv cannot be maintained. I
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A meeting of the local Republican j
Club will be held soon, when a large |
number of names will be enrolled on ;
the list.
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The Admiral Farragut was due in ]
port last night, but on account of the | i
snowstorm likely hove-to somewhere j 1
in the bay, and will come to the dock (
as soon as the weather clears. j
If A BOMB
LONDON. Feb. 22. — "A bomb is
Ike a woman — you can never tell
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,’hat it is going to do next,” writes
n Irish officer from the British
ront in Flanders. He has been en
aged for several weeks in experi
menting with bombs and various new
angled bomb throwing devices.
"The more one has to do with
lombs, the more afraid one becomes
if them.” he continues, "for one can
lot play with explosive all day with
mt going aloft some time, and the toll !
if good men who have been blown to
lieces by their own bombs is both lone I
,nd sad.
"Bomb throwing as an art is still
n its infancy, changing almost from j
lay to day. and what state of develop
ment or perfection it will have ,
cached before the end of the war
annot be guessed. At the best, it is :
fiendish way of fighting, for its in
lines are ever ui me gnasniest.
"Yet bombing, like most other as
>eets of the war, has its humorous
iide, anti T have seen a whole trench
lelpless with laughter at the sight j
if two men running opposite ways to
void a sausage bomb they had spot- j
ed sailing over from a German j
rench mortar. They collided, and sat :
lown facing each other like vaude-1
ille comedians. The bomb dropped j
n the middle, almost touching them j
loth, and then completely failed to
■xplode.
“One morning twenty or more mem
iers of the general staff came around
o our trench to witness a test of a
lew catapult arrangement for throw
ng bombs to the considerable dis- .
ance of 250 yards. With great in- I
erest they watched the screwing
lown of the great arm. and the plae
ng and securing of the bomb in posi
ion. Then upwards and forwards
iwting the arm, but the missile, in
tend of hurtling in the direction of
he enemy, rose gently a few feet in J
he air. not having been properly se- j
ur"d, and then prepared to descend j
igain to earth. Such a rapid and!
omplete self-effacement of staff of ;
icers had never before been seen: !
hey fled like rabbits, and as they!
ounded the corner of ttie trench, the
lomb went off a few feet from the |
round, completely destroying the new)
atapult.”
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The Democrats have not as yet de
ided upon the date for the holding of
heir primaries to elect delegates to
he territorial convention, which ‘
leets at Juneau on May 24.
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When you have printing to be done •
ive it to your local paper, which •
laiutains a payroll and is working!:
Dr the upbuild of the town.
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Subscribe for the Daily Times and i
et the news while it is fresh.
You can rely on the news being cor- :
ect when you see it in the Times.
We are now located In our new
uarters. Cleaning and pressing neat
s' done. Suits made to order. Phone
nd we will call. Phone 130. Bollin
er and Graves.
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Don’t send out of town for your Job
pork, but patronize a home industry
hat Is helping to build up your town
REGISTRATION NOTICE.
Beginning February 1 the registra
tion book of the Town of Cordova
will be open at my office at the P. O.
| Store, Second street, Cordova, at all
hours during the day and evening. The
registration book will be closed at 4
| p. m., Saturday, April 1, 1916.
CHAS. KOSSWOG, Registrar.
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THE STORE THAT SATISFIES.
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Cordova
MESSENGER
SERVICE
Day and Niglit.
Phone 98
Office: Alaska Building.
EVERYTHING BOUGHT j
AND SOLD
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For anything you ean’t find in ;j
town, go to J. Rawson’s Second j •:
Hand Store and see what he has : j;
got. We carry new and second j:
hand goods of all kinds, clothing •;
and kitchenware.
We have an experienced man j •:
who does ail kinds of repair work, i i1
Give us a call.
JOHN RAWSON,
First Street. i
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Empress Theatre
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1916.
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The Special Five Reel Drama,
MY OFFICIAL WIFE.
One of the Strongest Productions Ever Shown in Cordova.
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Featuring Clara Kimball Young, Harry T. Morey and
L. Rogers Lytton.
Regular Admission 25 and 15 Cents. Show Begins 8 p. m.
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