PROSPECTORS AGAIN
TRAMP MOUNTAINS
FOR PRECIOUS ORES
DENVER, Nov. 5. (/P)—Prospec
tors in large numbers again are
tramping the mountains of Colorado
seeking precious metals. Mining
camps now find it profitable to work
grade of ore which a few years ago
it did not pay to dig ifrom the earth.
Progress in the science of metal
lurgy, one of the principal factors
in rejuvenating the industry, has
caused an increase of 20 per cent
over the pre-war amount of metal
obtainable from complex ores, while
the cost of handling ore has slightly
decreased. The rise in prices of sil
ver, lead, copper and even zinc, long
considered the “poor relation” among
metals, is another factor.
A per cent of the credit for the
favorable situation also is given the
statesman. Colorado miners declare
the fact that Poland was induced by
special price concessions to use sil
ver coinage, leading to a generally
increased demand from other quar
ters, was largely the work of Amer
ican men who used their influence
in foreign fields to help American
mining. The advance in the price
of zinc is attributed in part to the
act of Great Britain prohibiting the
shipment of zinc bearing ores out
side the Empire. The workings of
the Dawes plan, they say, has brot
an increased demand for copper in
Germany.
The discovery that raw limestone
will precipitate the copper in copper
sulphate without the intermediate aid
of iron, which heretofore has been
used, has simplified and greatly re
duced the expense of extracting cop
per.
The Cripple Creek gold mining dis
trict showed a 17 per cent increase
in output of metals in August while
the Silvertown district’s output was
450 tons above July. Recent strikes
of news veins has lent interest to
the situation.
SAYS GREENLAND ICE CAPS
CAUSE EUROPE’S WEATHER
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 5. (#>)—If a
meteorological wireless station were
established in the interior of Green
land, it would be possible to warn
Europe of coming storms with abso
lute certainty, in the opinion of Prof.
W. H. Hobbs of Michigan University.
Prof. Hobbs is here assisting in the
scientific program for the expedition
of Lauge Koch across the inland ice
of Greenland next year.
A similar phenomenon is only to
be found on the Antarctic continent,
where Sir Douglas Mawson, by wire
less from the inland ice, warned the
south coast of Australia of a terri
ble cyclone that reached Australia
48 hours later, said Prof. Hobbs.
Most of the weather affecting Eu
rope comes from Greenland’s icy
mountains, Prof. Hobbs believes.
“The results of the long series of
expeditions on the inland ice, which
were commenced by Dalager some
150 years ago, clearly show that the
storms of Northern and Western Eu
rope originate as cyclones in the
cold air of the interior of Greenland
and from there rage over and be
yond the coasts with a violence which
surpasses that of a tropical hurri
cane,” he said.
“In the interior of Greenland it is,
according to my theory, practically
calm. The clouds there descend on
the mountain tops, which is the cause
of the thick fog with frost rim, which
is always mentioned in reports from
there. From the interior the winds
are then blown to all sides out beyond
the coasts.”
The new Koch expedition across
Greenland will have an opportunity
of testing Prof. Hobbs’ theories. Koch
will carry self-registering apparatus
for measuring meteorological con
ditions and newly invented appliances,
able to stand the shaking of sledge
travels.
Nominations of Officer
Last Night; Odd Fellows
Nomination of officers was made at
last evening’s meeting of the local
Odd Fellows’ lodge, the election oi
officers for the ensuing year to follow
at the first meeting of next month. At
the conclusion of the business meet
ing the Rebekahs assumed charge ot
the social evening, presenting a splen
did and bounteous luncheon.
HE WILL LEAD THE HOl/SE
KCYSTOH* YIIW 4.0. YORK
Representative John Q. Tilson, of J
Connecticut, the new Republican lead-1
er in the House, chosen io succeed
Nicholas Longworth, who is the new
Speaker. Tilson has called at the
White House to discuss the program
of the coming Congress, the tax re
duction, railroad legislation and ap-1
prporiation bills.
A Federal court rules that home
made wine does not violate the Fed
eral constitution, but nothing is said,
however, of its effect on the constitu
tion of the man who drinks it.
GUNNYBAGS STILL MADE WHERE
VIGILLANTES HAD FT. GUNNYB’G
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5. (jp)-_A
company on lower Sacramento St.,
manufactures gunnybags on the site
of old Fort Gunnybags, of sinister
memory in the stirring gold rush
years at the threshhold of Frisco’s
history.
Fort Gunnybags was the place
where the vigilantes hanged crimi
nals in 1851, when for a few months
these dispensers of summary justice
had entire control of the city. The
year preceding had been lawless, and
the histories say that 100 murderers
had gone unpunished. The Vigilance
Committee was organized, enrolling
5,000 men on a military plan. Arms
were seized for the state. Sacks
were filled with sand and piled high
in a building, over which guns were
mounted—hence Fort Gunnybags.
RED CROSS—ARMISTICE DAY
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
As the Annual Roll Call of the
American Red Cross begins on Ar
mistice Day, Nov. 11, we are ar
ranging for special services Sunday
morning at 11:30 o’clock appropriate
to the occasion. The entire services
will be given to these two subjects
both of which touch very closely the
average American heart. Your atten
dance will add to the interest of the
services, so we trust you will be pres
ent. Some excellent special music
is being prepared for the occasion.
Come.
THOS. PHILIP GRAHAM,
Minister.
Every atom of
"Red Crown mixes with air
FOR POWER
“The gasoline of quality” is
100 % POWER. It is refined
to vaporize thoroughly.
Every atom of it mixes in
the carburetor with from 12
to 16 times its volume of air
for POWER. With “Red
Crown” you get ready start
ing-rapid acceleration —
greater mileage—a contin
uous stream of power.
Run your car or motor-boat
on “Red Crown” and noth
ing else, and you won’t
have to bother with carbu
retor adjustments. It is uni
form in quality wherever
and whenever you buy it.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
(California)
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MISSIONARIES IN CHINA TEACH
CHRIST AT OWN CONSEQUENCES
CHICAGO, Nov. 5. (JP)—Methodist
missionaries to China go to preach
the teaching of Christ and must take
any physical or legal consequences.
The board of foreign missions has
ruled that missionaries in foreign
lands, especially in China, should not
request protection of courts and pow
ers other than those of China nor
ask extra-territorial exemption be
cause they are American citizens.
THIS NIGHT
A may convince you
Sallow skin is more than skin
deep. For that tired, worn out
listless feeling, keep your
stomach, liver andbowelsfree
from indigestion, biliousness
and constipation.
Chamberlain’s Tablets
will keep you clean inside. Take
two tonight. They will not make
you sick and you will feel good to
morrow. Only 25 cents.
Sold everywhere
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I Tools and equipment from the old
workshop of James Watt, inventor of ]|
the steam engine, are on exhibition
in a London museum.
Eyes Hurt? Try This
If your eyes hurt try simple cam
phor, witchhazel, etc., as mixed ia
Lavoptic eye wash. The instant soo
thing action is beyond belief. One
small bottle Lavoptic helps any case
weak, strained or sore eyes. Sew
ard Drug Company.
Athletic Club meets tonight 8:30
Join the Chamber or Commerce.
Brunswick phonographs and rec
ords at the Alaska Shop. tf.
Fresh candies, at'Alaska Shop. tf.
Eastman Kouait Agency, The Alas
ka Shop. tf
All the latest sheet music, at The
Alaska Shop. tf.
Cal M. Brosius
Nails, fifty varieties, Automobile Glass,
Glass, Locks, Hinges,
Stockholm Tar,
Hyd. Lime,
Plate Glass,
Colors,
Chimney Brick,
Varnish,
Corner Bead,
Mirrors,
Medusa,
White Atlas,
Keens,
Metal Lath,
Cedar, Oak, Maple,
Arch Brick,
Fire Clay,
Plaster Paris,
Hickory, Iron Bark
Beaver Board,
Gal. Cor. Iron,
Pulleys,
Flooring,
Fir, Spruce, Maple,
Ceiling,
Rustic,
Roof Pitch,
BB1. Lime, Paints.
Glass Cutting,
Terps, Oils,
Fibered Plaster,
Stains, Putty,
Corner Lath,
Belting, Cement
Doors,
WTindows,
Lumber,
Fir Lath,
Fire Brick,
Spruce Finish,
Mouldings,
Z-Lath,
Plaster Board,
Mahogany,
Roof Paper,
Building Paper,
Asbestos Paper,
Shingles,
Sash Rail,
Fir Finish,
LIBBY-OWENS WINDOW GLASS, Single and Double Strength,
Standard Oil Products, Rubber Matting, White Sand,
ASBESTOS STRIP SHINGLES, HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS,
METAL BASEMENT SASH AND FRAMES,
Sidewalk Coal Hole Covers Sidewalk Walk Lights, Etc.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
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When things Look
BLACK Phone the
Seward Steam Laundry
Telephone Main 148
HOTEL ANCHORAGE
F, I. REED, Proprietor
Rooms with Bath. Sample Rooms in Connection
Strictly Modern Prices Reasonable
Steam Heat Good Service
HOT AND COLD WATER IN EVERY ROOM
Bus meets all trains and boats
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