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MESSERSCHMIDT, Prop. I i First National Bank OF JUNEAU CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $10,000 UNDIVIDED PROFITS $15,000 DEPOSITS OVER $400,000 Complete facilities for the transaction of any banking business. OFFICERS T. F. KENNEDY, Pres. JOHN RECK, Vice-Pres. A. A. GABBS, Cashier DIRECTORS F. W. BRADLEY E. P. KENNEDY GEO. F. MILLER T. F. KENNEDY JOHN RECK P. H. FOX A. A. GABBS M. J. O'CONNOR ' Latest Novelties in Tobacco Jars and Pipe Racks at Burford's Mining in Alaska During the Year 1912 The annual report on the mineral resources and production in Alaska for 1912 is now in preparation under the direction ol Alfred H. Brooks, of tho United States Geological Survey. Some of the important features of this report relating to mining development during the year are abstracted in the following statement. Complete sta tistics of the mineral production of Alaska can not bo collected within less than four or five months after the close of the year, but meanwhile 'it appears adviseablo to give prompt publication to preliminary estimates, which are believed to be not over five per cent in error. Value of Mineral Output, lit is estimated that the total value i of the mineral output of Alaska in 1912 is $21,850,000, compared with $20,- 1 650,000 for 1911. The value o fthe < gold output of 1912 is estimated at I $16,650,000; that of 1911 was $16,85.1,- < 256. It Is estimated that the Alas- '< ka mines produced 28,940,000 pounds 1 of copper in 1912, valued at about $4,- 1 630,000. In 1911 the output was 27, ' 267,871 pounds valued at $3,364,584. 1 The silver production in 1912 is es- ' timated to have a value of $300,000, ' as compared with $243,923 for 1911. 1 The value of all other mineral prod- ' ucts in 1912, including tin, marble. ' gypsum, coal, petroleum, etc., was 1 about $260,000, compared with $176,- 1 942 in 1911. The total value of Alas- ( ka's mineral production since 1880, 1 when mining first began, is, in round ' numbers, $229,000,000, of which $202, 000,000 is represented by the value of | the gold output. The total output of t copper in Alaska since 1901 is about f 90,000,000 pounds, valued at about t $13,145,000. c Important Features. i The increase in the value of Alas- i ka's mineral output is to be credited t to the larger copper output as com- j pared with the previous year. While 0 no new copper properties were put on t a productive basis, a large amount of u development work was accomplished a in several of the copper-bearing dis- p tr'cts. The gold mining industry was f marked by important advances in de- d veloping lode deposits. Work was continued on a number of lnrge lodo mining enterpriseH in the Juneau dis trict, and considerable advances were made at Fairbanks and in other dis tricts. In addition to this, promising discoveries of auriferous quartz were made at Port Wells and in the Inno ko-Iditarod region, as well as in other parts of the Territory. The output from the placer mines was less than in the previous year. On the other hand, discoveries of rich auriferous gravels wore made on ilummond creek und in the Koyukui Valley, and workable placers were found in the Ruby district. Exten sions of gold-bearing gravels were al bo found in several of the older dis tricts. The installation of large plants has not yet gone ahead rapidly enough to insure the keeping up of 5old-placer production. It is signifi cant, however, that the output in Sew ml peninsula was practically the mme as that of 1911. The mainte lance of this output in Seward penin sula is to be credited to the installa tion of dredges, which was continued n 1912 as in the previous year. The lata at hand indicate that in 1912 ibout 40 dredges were operated in \laska, besides a number of others jnder construction. Of these, three ire in the Fortymlle district, one in he Fairbanks district, one in the Birch :reek district, one in the Iditarod dis trict. one on the Kenai peninsula and he rest on Seward peninsula. There has been no change since the irevious year In the opening of coal ields. One coal mine was operated or a part of the year at Chignik, in he Alaska peninsula and the mining >f coal for local use was carried on n a small way at several other local ties. Investigations were made in he Bering river coal fields under the oint auspices of the Navy Department .lid the Bureau of Mines to determine he availability of the coal for naval ise. One well was drilled at Katalla, nd there was a small production of ?etroleum from this field, the oil be ined near the well and the gasoline lisposed of in the local market. A Senator Who Grew in Esteem of Colleagues WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. ? The sud death of Senator Jeff Davis of Ark ansas came as a distinct shock to his friends in the capital the other morning. The Senator left Washing ton Dec. 13 to spend the Christmas holidays at home and at that time ap peared in the best of spirits. He had not been in good health for some time, although his condition did not oc casion his friends much alarm. On one or two occasions, his friends say, he had suffered from attacks of dizzi ness. On recovering from these at tacks he invariably made light of them. Since taking his seat in the Senate in 1907, Senator Davis had grown steadily in the esteem of his fellow members. At first he was regarded as an extreme radical in his views. When death overtook him he was chairman of the Senate Committee on the Mis sissippi river and its tributaries and a member of the commission on claims, coast and insular survey, In terior expenditures, immigration, In dian depredations, private land claims and public lands. A committee of the Senate will be named to attend the funeral, together with the entire delegation in the House from Arkansas, with others, as soon as the sergeants-at-arms of the Senate and House are appraised of the plans for the funeral. Telegrams were sent this morning to his family in quiring as to these plans. Jasper, an educated dog, enter tained a party of scientists at the Smithsonian Institution yesterday. He was examined by Dr. Frank Baker, zoologist, and Charles D. Walcott, secretary of the institution, and des cribed as "wonderful." It was demon strated that Jasper is familiar with three hundred woirds and that he understands any reasonable command given by his master, Dixie Taylor. Jasper was the guest of honor last night at a party to scientists given by Prof. Alexander Graham Bell. To day for the edification of the Smith sonian staff, th edog wrote on a type writer, distinguished between "man" and "woman," picked up bits of paper and put them either in a cuspidor or a waste basket as directed to do. "Go into the room across the hall, find a type writer ritid wflte," said Mr. Taylor to the dog. The dog obeyed undirected. "Look out the window and then push this book over," said Mr. Taylor, placing the book on its end on the floor. The dog looked out of the win dow, turned and pushed the book over with his nose. Jasper obeyed commands that it was said he had never heard before. This, a number of scientists said, proved that Jasper has reasoning power that is abnormally developed, going far beyond the range of pure animal instinct or acquired training. Mr. Taylor says that Jasper is "Just dog"?plain every day mongrel, half English bull and half Italian grey hound, two and a half years old. At Prof. Bells' party last night Jas per acting under orders, lifted eye glasses from the noses of guests and did other stunts that he had not been trained to do. Democratic leaders of the Senate believe that when the show-down comes between the older members and the younger members over the com mittee assignments the vote will be about 31 to 17 in favor of the present organization. Leader Thomas S. Martin, F. M. Simmons, ranking member of the Fi nance Committee, Charles A. Culber son, of Texas, and other who have been in the Senate for more than one term have said they do not want to control the committees but each de sires the chairmanship that he is en titled to by the seniority rule. Older Senators assert that only four men are actively engaged in trying to overthrow the seniority rule. They are Senators Luke Lea of Tennessee, R. L. Owen of Oklahoma, Francis G. Newlands of Nevada and Hoke Smith of Georgia. The progressives, on the other hand, expect to control, while giving the titular leaderships to the older Sena tors. State Department officers are of the; opinion that formal recognition of China's new government probably will not be delayed after the legal require ment of International law have been met, probably in February. FEMMER & RITTER See this firm for all kinds of dray lng and hauling. We guarantee sat isfaction and reasonable prices. Coal delivered promptly. Femmer & Rit ter's Express. Stand Burford's Cor ner. Phone 314. Residence phones 402 or 403. 1 ??? Anyone having winter cut hemlock piles. 85 feet to 100 feet, with at least 8-inch tops, and in a position to de liver same by February 20th, 1912, notify the Algunican Development Co., Jualin, Alaska. 12t. Job Printing at The Empire Office. BIG CANOE FROM ALASKA CEDAR T. E. Brandon representing the old house of Murphy, Grant & Co., of San Francisco, is in Juneau. Mr. Bran don is an enthusiastic booster of the North and says J.hut San Francisco is working up to the importance of this country up here. An Arctic Club has been organized in the California ine-1 tropolis or is in process of being or ganized for the purpose of entertain ing Alaskans who come down there. San Francisco being in touch with the mining world can more readily grasp the needs of Alaska than other coast cities. Mr. Brandon thinks, and therefore a mutual benefit is bound to result through a fuller understand ing between the people of Alaska and the business men of San Francisco. While here, Mr. Brandon is mak ing arrangements for the building of the largest canoe in the world to be hewed out of one tree. The tree is a monster cedar growing near Wrang ell. It is Mr. Brandon's idea to have it finished and on exhibition at the Panama Exposition. The exposition grounds are all cleared and excavation is underway and everyone in San Fran cisco is taking an intense interest in the great work. ADVERTISED LETTERS List of leters remaining- unclaimed in the Postoillce at Juneau, Alaska, on Jan. 11, 1913. Parties calling for them should call ofr "Advedtised Let ters," and give date of list. Afteskinu, Fedoru. Brennan, Con. Cowger, H. Doherty, Patrick. Dudley, Valentine. Erlkson, Clas. Johnson, Aron. Meredith, Howell. McNeil, Jack. Nelson, Tony. , Quam, S. A. Quim, Hugh (card). Smith, Mrs. A. P., (2). Ward, F. M. Woods, John. E, L. HUNTER, P.M. C. F. CHEEK | THE TAXIDERMIST THAT KNOWS Game Heads, Fish and Birds Mounted. SKINS AND FURS TANNED Rug Work a Specialty Prices Reasonable ? E. Wolland j Tailor : ! T1TTT1TH1?WMMU?m?MMn?MWiWW C W. YOUNG COMPANY Dealers in Mining, Fishing, Plumbing and Building Supplies Front Street Juneau PETERSBURG FISH CO. 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