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H Q. STEEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
COKDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 1>2, 1917.
A NEW ALASKA.
Hidden away in the more intensely interesting news dis
patches, telling of the results of the election there was a brief
story from Alaska that is strikingly significant of what may be
expected in that country.
Briefly, the story was to the effect that several hundred
homesteaders have arrived and settled in the section of the
country through which the United States government is build
ing its railroad, that these settlers are prospering and that in
dications favor a rapid increase of this class of newcomers.
Think of that! Homesteaders going to Alaska instead of
gold hunters. It opens an entirely new conception of that
country. It means that instead of stripping an unwilling land
of its sole wealth and then abandoning it, men are finding that
there is a continuous wealth in the agricultural possibilities ot
the country, and are going there to cultivate it aid make it con
tinuously richer and more prosperous. It gives a notion of a
new Alaska of vastly different style from that of former days.
Perhaps, too, there is another significance in this move
ment. Perhaps it is an indication that men are not today as in
sanely anxious for sudden wealth as they were in the ’49 and
Yukon days, but are better satisfied to be industrious and pros
perous with certainty, without taking the risks and undergoing
the hardships of the usually disappointed gold hunter. Per
haps.
Alaska has wielded up many millions in gold, now it may
begin to yield even more millions in even more valuable pro
ducts.—Duluth Herald.
THE NEW GOLD CAMP OF TOLSTOI.
Tin* reliable information that reaches Anchorage, brought
here by reputable mining men coming over the trail from Tol
stoi, is to the effect that the new gold camp is “making good;”
that is to say, permanent and consistent paystreaks are being
developed, not only one creek alone, but on several creeks in the
district. This news is almost as gratifying to residents of An
chorage as it must be to the hardy prospectors and miners that
are claim owners in the new camp, for the obvious reason that
if Tolstoi should prove a large placer mining camp, rivaling
Fairbanks and other interior gold districts, the government
railway system will extend to that region. This is a logical
conclusion of the result of the discovery of a big placer mining
field. The Times has had occasion before to discuss and advo
cate a branch line leading from the main line to the Kusko
kwim region, when the main line shall have been constructed
to Fairbanks. The discovery of the Tolstoi district, and its
promising future, based on paystreaks that have already been
located lends added stimulus to this suggestion.
The construction of the branch line leading to the Kusko
kwim river and on to Tolstoi, means that Anchorage will, as
now, be the chief construction base for a work that will require
the expenditure of some ten or fifteen million dollars and re
quiring some five or si xyears of time. It is unnecessary to di
late on what that means to Anchorage. But pending the build
ing of this branch line road, there will be an ever-increasing
winter traffic to and from this newly found placer camp. The
mushers, coming and going, will naturally stop over in the me
tropolis for two or three days, mingling with our people, re
newing old acquaintances which may be found here from all
parts of Alaska, and incidentally contributing dollars to local
business men. This traveling trade is a vevry desirable one,
for the reason that most of those who mush over the winter
trails of Alaska have more or less money, and they are not
afraid to expend a few dollars. Especially is this the case with
the mining element.
Sourdough Alaskans, more especially those who have quit
the country and gone to the states, labor under the impression
that with the discovery of Nome, Fairbanks, Iditarod, liuhy
and smaller camps, about all the placer camps in the territory
have been revealed. The Tolstoi district appears to contradict
this contention. Indeed, one is safe in asserting that there is
every likelihood that many placer fields will be developed in
Alaska, as the years roll on and transportation has reached a
more advanced stage. To think that placer gold may only be
found in a few widely separated spots in Alaska is too pessi
mistic an attitude to assume. Or to hold that placer gold may
only be found in certain formations in this territory is another
idle dream that time will eradicate as unfounded. In the pre
sent history of mining in Alaska the prospector seeking placer
gold deposits favors the mica schist and limestone formations.
That is because the Nome camp and the Fairbanks Camp follow
in these1 formations. But the Bible tells us that while silver,
lead and other metals are found in leads, lodes and deposits,
gold is where you find it. Gold is the ene element in nature
that has no affinity. There are no prescribed formations that
must be present to insure the presence of gold. It is found in
granite, slate, schist, greenstone, graywacke, limestone and
other rock formations.
But prospectors are prone to favor the formation to which
they have been accustomed. Years before the Missionary Ilult
burg discovered gold at Nome, Major Ingraham, of Seattle, or
ganized a prospecting party and headed for the Kotzebue
sound region, to the north of Nome. In this party were three
or four old California prospectors. For several days this party
remained at what afterwards was called Daniels creek, south
of Nome city. They looked at the hills and'examined the rocks
and declared that the formation was opposed to the presence of
gold. One shovelful of sand taken at random on the beach on
which their tent stood would have led to a discovery that would
have made millionaires out of every member of the party. They
were formation cranks, who coulu see nothing in formations
that were not similar to California gold bearing formations.—
Anchorage Times.
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The Democrats at Anchorage are peeved over the action
of United States Marshal Brenneman in turning down their en
dorsement of Fred Martin, local committeomau, for the deputy
ship at the railroad terminal. He was also supported for the
position by National Committeeman Donolioe and Senator Sul
zer, but a Valdezite drew the plum. • • ;
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Cordova's Progressive Merchants and
Professional Men.
HOTELS.
Alaskan Hotel.
Windsor Hotel.
Cordova House.
Manhattan Hotel.
GROCERIES.
The Blum, O’Neill Co.
CLOTHING.
W. Clayson.
The Blum, O'Neill Co.
Flnkelstein & Saplro.
JEWELERS.
B. Osborne.
RAILROADS.
Copper River & N. W. Ry.
Chicago, Milwauke & St. Paul.
LIGHTS, WATER AND PHONES.
Cordova Power Co.
BARBER SHOP.
Alaskan Hotel Barber Shop.
AUTO SERVICE.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
Sheldon Auto Stage.
RESTAURANTS.
Slater’s Restaurant.
THEATRE.
Empress Theatre.
HARDWARE.
Northwestern Hardware Co.
The Blum. O'Neil Co.
BANK.
First Bank of Cordova.
PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS.
Fuqua & McConaghy.
DRUG STORE.
Northern Drug Co.
TRANSFER COMPANY.
City Express.
Alaska Transfer Company.
SALOONS.
i IIUI JIVMUUfJ.
The Mecca.
The Mint.
The Northern.
The Mecca, McCarthy.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.
Howard & Lund.
STEAMSHIP LINES.
Alaska Steamship Co.
Pacific-Alaska Nav. Co.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
Van, The Tailor.
BAKERY.
Boss Bakery and Coffee House. ...
LAUNDRY.
City Laundry.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
E. A. Hegg.
MACHINERY, Ac.
Harmon Machinery Co., Inc.
MEAT MARKET.
Northern Meat Market.
SUMMER RESORTS.
Mountain Inn, Alganick.
INSURANCE.
Northwestern Trust &. Realty Co.
SECONDHAND STORE.
John Rawson.
PROFESSIONAL.
Dr. W. H. Chase, Physician.
Dr. W. W. Council, Physician.
Dr. C. L. Halo, Dentist.
Dr. Charles Dagget, Dentist.
E. F. Medley, Attorney.
VV. A. Hesse, Mining Engineer.
Asa C. Baldwin, Civil Eng., Valdez
REAL ESTATE.
Gao. C. Hazelet.
TYPEWRITERS.
E. S. Hewitt & Co., Juneau.
BREWING COMPANY.
Rainier Brew. Co., San Francisco.
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INSURANCE
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and ACCIDENT
Insure your property against fire in
reliable Insurance Companies.
We represent the Niagara. London,
Phoenix, Hartford, Northern, Globe
and Rutgers, and others; all strong
Board Companies.
We also represent the Maryland
Casualty Company, and Issue Fidelity
and Surely Bonds.
Northwestern Realty & Trust Co,
Howard & Lund
Contractors and Builders
Estimates Furnished.
PHONE 68.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
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PIANO AND VOICE LESSONS.
Empress Building, Room 21. Phone 85
WM. A. HESSE
Mining Engineer,
U. 8. Mineral Surveyor,
U. 8. Deputy Surveyor.
BOX 13. CORDOVA, ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Ccrdova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
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DR. W. W. COUNCIL
PHYSICAN AND SURGEON.
Office end pestilence: Cordova
General HoaplVJMfOstrander Build
Phones—Resident* 115; office 132.
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DR. C. L. HALE
B E N T I 8 T
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Spr laity of
Porcelain, Inlay, Bridge Work
Office: Over Blum, O'Neill's Store.
DR. CHARLES. DAGGETT
NORTHERN HOTEL BLDG.
Phone 200 Cordova.
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Dental Offices Will be Ready About
January 20th.
E F. MEDLEY.
Attorney and Counsellor «t Law.
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA. ALASKA
CITY LAUNDRY
PHONE 127.
St'cuinJ Si., o| posite Postoffice
Best of Hand Work. Give Us
a Call.
Start the Year night by Having the
Modern Laundry
l>u Y our laundry Work.
Phorts 66.
Out of Town Work Solicited.
Windsor Hotel
I. Wain Pron
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Comfort and Service.
And the Kates Are Right.
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SAILINGS FROM CORDOVA SEATTLE TO CALIFORNIA
Str. Evans about February 6 Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
To Seattle and Alaska Ports Steamers—President, Governor,
8EATTLE TO CORDOVA Queen, Umatilla, Admiral Schley
Jan. 24, Feb. 3, Feb. 15. and Admiral Dewey.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROUTE
San Francisco and Los Angeles .Dally Except Sunday
San Francisco and San Dlege.Monday, Thursday Saturday
Steamers—Harvard, Yale, President, Governor, Admirals Schley, and
Dewey.
Full Particulars—A. E. Lathrop, Agt., Cordova Alaska.
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\~ STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait end commodious steamer* sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova, Valdez, Seward.
Jan. 12 .ALAMEDA . Jan. 19
Jan. 19.MARIPOSA .Jan. 26
Sail from Cordova seven days later.
The freighters Cordova, I^atouche, Juneau, Valdez
and Eureka also make regular trips.
This company reaerve* the right to change »chedule of iteamen
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamthlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
tailing time.
F. B. TRACY, S. R. HEDGES,
_Qeneral Agent _ Agent
Make It a Smokeless, Dustless,
Gasless, Trip East This Year
In addition to the cleaner conditions due to Kir
trificatii.n, you’ll enjoy the comfortable accconi
modations and you’ll like the little courtesies in
cident'to ‘Milwaukee” service.*
8. R. HEDGES, Agent, Cordova, Alaska. I’hone 70.
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And Transfer Company
STANTON & JOHNSON.
Meet All Trains and All Boats—Day or Night.
PHONE 141.
OFFICE - - . OPPOSITE ALASKAN HOTEL
WHY NOT OWN YOUR OWN HOME?
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Many families are Paying out from $200 to $500 in |
*2%*
rent each year. Why not put that into a home of your jf
yl
: own?
Call on Geo. C. Hazelet, Trustee of the Townsite, and |
§ see if it can’t be arranged.
| northern meat market
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
| Fresh Beef, Pork, Teal, Mutton 1
Iand Provisions
Particular Attention and Prompt Service Given to ordere from
MINING CAMPS, ROADHOUSES AND
INTERIOR POINTS
SMITH & GLASBRENNER, Props.