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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1912.
IMPORTANCE OF LITTLE MILLS
In glancing over our exchanges
it is pleasing to not the large
number of small milling plants
being installed ami operated in
many parts of I he mining camps
of the western stales. A few years
ago it seemed to he the general
opinion and belief that there was
hut little, use in mill installation
unless a large and costly plant
was built; and these, as a gener
al thing, were erected for the
treatment of ores from mines
which were but little more than
prospects, I he result being that
many failures were recorded.
Now, however, common sense is
gaining in ascendency, and com
panies owning small mines, claim
owners who have a small tonnage
of good ore in sight, are begin
ning to realize the fact that the
way lo bnild up is to begin in a
small way, at the bottom, and
with a small reduction plant in
operation lay the foundation for
greater things.
There are many cases where
owners of good little mines, of
promising prospects with favor
able ore showings, have been un
able to interest capital in mine
development and mill equipment,
and who have almost lost, hope of
receiving assistance from men of
wealth and means, in a number
of cases, however, such mine
owners have realized th.it they,
themselves, are independent of
the investor, and have equipped
their, properties with small mill
ing plants. Some have resorted to
the old-time arastra, while others
have put in one ami two stamp
mills or small Chilians; and now
they are sending in small bars
of golden bullion every few weeks
and are in position so that they
•are immune from the effects of
hard times and are almost in ig
norance of financial depression.
At the same lime they are devel
oping their mines and paying for
this development with the output
of their little mills. They are |
pull'tig in needed mine equipment
and. when the condition of their |
property's will justify, they will j
(ml in larger reduction plants un
fil. at last, they will have attain-j
ed a position in keeping with their i
original ideas of the kind of a
pla'nl a producing mine should
have.
A dozen little mills, in success
ful operation in any district, are
of more importance and value to
the district than is one lug plant j
that has proven a failure. These
little mills, grinding out the yel
low metal, or producing a profit-]
able grade of concentrates, have
a most stimulating effect upon
the mining industry. They mean
ready money and encourage oth
ers to follow the successful ex
ample. They mean thai a small
properly, with a small mill, can
be profitably operated; whereas,
without the mill it would be prac
ticallv worthless. If in cans. also,
that the owner is not compelled
lo spend months in a generally
fruitless endeavor fo interest cap
ital in his enterprise, for he is
taking out the real stuff every day,
and at a rate which will eventu
ally make him independently rich.
--Mining Science.
Alaska Waits for Oongreso.
Alaska's variety of resourcos is
reflected in I he table of imporls
and exports jusl published, which
pettok far to dispel any impression
Ihal if is a wilderness, wilh no at
traction* eicept to the gold min
er. The increase of over $5,000,
ooo in exports iti the year 1911
is in copper ore and matte, tlsh,
fish and whale oil, furs, marble,
tin ore and conrenlrales. The ex
ports of other merchandise have
also materially increased.
Kxports of gold and silver have
actually decreased about $500,
000. The depression resisting
from the embargo on development
of western Alaska has caused a
decrease both in imporls and ar
rivals of passengers in that sec
firm. florin# sea shows a de
crease in imports of over $1,200,
000, and southeastern Alaska
alone shows a material increase,
while St. Michael and the Yukon
river harely hold their own,
Alaska hps reached the limit of
its development by means of «ea
transportation to its coast, fool or
dog sled to the interior or steam
boat on the Yukon, Its further
development must bo by means of
railroads penetrating Its hoart.
. ;iUJl
These railroads cannot attract
capital until amendment of the
land laws opens the way to de
velopment of those re3ources
which will yield traffic. Capital,
labor and enterprise all wait for
congress to act.—Portland Ore
gonian.
FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF MAINE DISA8TER
Washington, Feb. 15.—The
fourteenth anniversary memorial
services for those who lost their
lives when the Maine was destroy
ed are being held today.
At Congregational Church.
The members fellowship meet
ing was held last evening and well
attended. The pastor, Rev. John
son, gave a very earnest Hible
reading on "Christian Fidelity,"
how those who professed to be
followers of Christ should live,
practically demonstrating in their
daily avocation the teachings, of
Christ; not only abstaining from
evil but from the very appearance
of it; at the same lime mani
fest :hk a cheerful spirit because
of the indwelling of the divine
spirit and the peace of <!od ruling
and reigning over the life.
After the address many opin
ions were expressed by all pres
ent, also questions asked, which
the pastor answered.
There will be a special meet
ing of the Congregational orch
estra and choir tonight at K
oYloek. Helpers invited.
WILL BE HEBE
NEXT SUMMER
Steamer Cordova Has Accomoda
tions for Two Hundred
Passengers
II was originally intended to
iuing the Alaska Steamship coni
uaiiy's new steamer Cordova
around to the Paeilie in ballast.
An opportunity presented wherc
!iy the boat could load a general
("irpi of mercliandise in Philadel
phia for .Nome direct and sbe will
make one trip before coming on
I be Valde/ run. The- new vessel1
was being built for Olsen & Ma
lioney, of San Francisco, and was
purchased from tliem by the Alas
ka Steamship company. She was
sent down I lie ways at I tie ship
building yards of Harlan. Ilol
liugsworth & Co., at Wilmington,
I 'e|., .January H. and was chris
tened the California. Her new
owners will name her the Cor-!
dova.
Capl. Fred Warner, the veteran]
Alaska mariner, who has been
master of the .steamer Corwin, op
erated by the Western Alaska
Steamship company, and the
steamship St. Croix, of tlie North
I'acilic Steamship company, will
be in command of the Cordova on
her long voyage.
The Cordova is lo be complet
ed by March 15 and will he ready
to sail from Philadelphia for
Nome early in April. She is a
steel, double bottom, oil-burning
vessel of 3,000 tons cargo capac
ity.
Her leiiKlh is 252 feet, brain
it feel, and depth 20 feel. She
will be capable of maintaining a
speed of tl 1-2 knots an hour.
The vessel has accommodations
for 57 Ilrst cabin and 150 steer
age passengers.
A Desperate Remedy.
"A Desperate Remedy" at Ihe
Orpheum tonight; a picture that
is one thousand feet of fits of
laughter, and a One cure for the
tired feeling after last night's
mask festivities. Program:
Overture, orchestra.
"Home, Sweet Home," depict
ing Ihe homes of different peo
ples.
Illustrated song.
"The Way of tho Red Men," In-'
dian scenic picture.
"A Desperate Remedy," Ills of
laughter.
flood music.
A complete change tomorrow
evening and straw night. Satur
day and Sunday vaudeville.
Weather Report.
Maximum temperature.... 32
Minimum temperature.... 18
Mean temperature .25
Temperature at 0 p. m...27
Precipitation, traco.
/Cloudy, fresh breeze.
M. BLADE, Observer.
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Complete change of program:
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Saturday Matinee at 2:30 p. in.
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PICTURES WORTH WHILE
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MISS O'MALLEY, Pianist
MINING ENGINEER
L. W. STORM. E. M.
VALOMZ, ALASKA
Reports on Minks
Patent Sunykys
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F. BUTTERWORTH
Civil Engineer and^
U. S. Deputy Land and
Mineral Surveyor
Olllrc in Harrington HIiIk.
ou Water Front Kcs. 1' 1K9
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