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The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22
COPPER METAL MARKET.

The strength of the copper market, which has been manifested increasing ly during the last month, reflects all unquestionabie improvement in the general business says The Engineering and Mining Journal. The optimistic reports have not been confined to the copper market, but have come also from many other lines. of business, and the improvement is evidenced, moreover, by the reduction in the number of idle freight cars. The en- couraging feature in the copper mar ket has been that the large sales effected recently have been to an i'm portant extent for domestic conshmp- tion and for erarly delivery. How ever, it will not be safe to look for a quick return of the high prices for copper that prevailed in 1906 ane 1907. There is a ..fairly Large stock of re- fined copper still on hand and several new and important supplies are now added to the market, especially the outputs of Ely and Canaea. At the beginning of 1907, the unsold stock of refined copper was about l2O, GOO, GOO pounds. During the first half of 1908 there was restriction of output and the withdrawal from the supply for domestic consumption and for export reduced the stock. Just how much was the reduction is uncertain, no statistics being available. However it is believedsthat the unsold stock of refined copper on July l, 1908, did not exceed 70, 900, 900 pounds, and it may have been considerably smaller than that. The question that will de- termine consumption in the near fu- ture-i is whether consumption will in- crease faster than the new production including the restoration of old production. At present the outlook of the race seems to be in favor of consumption, but production will doubtless make good showing and the stock still on hand will be re- straining factor.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22
FIRST FAMILIES.

The Marquette, (Mich.,) Mining Journal sagely remarks that this country is old enough to have first families''-that is. families which have been prominent for several gen. erations-but that, while it has had hun dreds which have aspired to such Il position, none of them have achiev- ed their ambition. In European country, possibly excepting Switzer- land and Norway, such result would be impossible. And it would be impossible because there society is so organized that where it is impossible or difficult to push his family to the front, yer once having put it there it sticks with little further effort on the part of it's members.
 In America, fortunately, is no such thing as hereditary rank. Each gen. eration must depend in considerable degree upon its own ability and in- dustry to maintain high position achieved by a preceding generation. Of late years it has seemed possible that the colossal fortunes made by the great exploiters of our natural re- sources might put their descendants above the effects of this rule. For tunes estimated in scores of millions of dollars could not be wasted in riot ous living. But during the past few months e.have received hint that they may be dissipated by lack of executive ability.
 Jay Gould was one of our great fortune makers. His three sons, George, Howard and Frank, are all classed as capitalists and all have po- sitions of power and responsibility. The oldest of them succeeded to the management of his fathers railroad properties, the others occupy positions under him. But the property with out the brains of Jay Gould is a very different thing from the property with those brains. Jay Gould accumulated railroads by wrecking them. His sons are losing them by the same process. Some of their best lines are now in the hands of receivers and the man who is seeking to rescue them IS not Gould, but Harriman-a name un- known to the founder of the Gould family.
 Nor is this case an exception. Of all our families whose prominence is based upon wealth the Astors, only, seem to be holding their own. Even the Vanderblts have been curtailing expenses and giving other signs of financial distress. The exceptional Astors owe their immunity to the fact that their fortune is invested in New York real estate. No brains have been required in its conservation. They have contributed nothing to the edith of the country, but have found way of taking rich toll from that wealth. So except when measured by a dollar standard, the Astors are not first family. That honor must be reserved for the Adamses of Massa- chusetts, the Lees of Virginia and possibly tho Harrisons of Indiana, who for several generations have pro- duced men of importance instead of mere fortunes.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22
MEASURE OF GOLD COINS.

Mr. Wm. A. Bently, Ka saan, Alaska 1:
 Dear Sir:-In answer to your query n regard to gold coins, would say that the word carat is not now used when speaking of gold coin. A certain Mir. Bechtler, with consent of the government, establishtd d a mint at Rutherford, North Carolina, and adopted three grades representing different values of fineness and weight. After 1842 and up to 1849 Mr. Becht- ler's coins were of considerable vari- ance in weight, fineness and value. His five-dollar gold pieces were 20 carats, 833 fine, weight 40 grains, ] value S4.90; those of 21 carats, S75 fine, weight 134 grains, value s4.S9 :; those of p carats, 9l7 fine, weight 128 grains, value $4.S4. The 20 carat gold pieces were stamped North Carolina Gold" the 21 carat gold pieces were stamped ''Cai olina Gold, :" and those P carats Georgia Gold. ," The e-dollar gold pieces were all  21 carats and 2S grains weight and their value only 94 cents. Since 1S49 that mint has been abolished, and the coinage from it is very scarce. It is usual now in yaluing gold coins to SD eak of its fineness and weight. For
 instance: The gold dollar which was coined until 1890, anu then discon- tinued, weighed 25.5 grains, 900 fine. By an act of March IA, 1900, the gold dollar was declared to be the standard of value in the United States but no prov ision was made for the issue of a coin corresponding to the mint. The weight of the silver dollar since Jan. Is, 1857, has been 4l21s grains, 900 fine. Respectfully yours,
 JAMES J. DOYLE.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The Juneau Record is not very cheerful loser. The fact is proved in the manner it received the result oi the late election for delegate, and in which it declares it's intention to con- tinue the war against the people oi Alaska through the candidate whom they preferred at the polls. In an article printed day or two after the result was announced, it says ''It looks as ii. it was Wickersham by about 400. From Nome and the Panama reports came early last night that made it appear that there was some chance for Chilberg: later the cable gave hope that by slight majority he might be elected It does not make any material difference, as this page said before, if Wickersham is elected. He can accomplish nothing and the old fight that he went through and suffered so badly from, will be waged against him as soon as his entrance into Washington is made. The fight will be made by the senators and con- gressmen who have been deceived by Wickersham in the past and nothing can be expected in the way of good for the territory while Wickersham represents Alaska. As was predicted by this page, it was those who did not know Wickersham who elected him. Southeastern Alaska is the section which has brought the misfortune on the territory. In Nome and at Fair banks where Wickersham was best known he ran very badly, and had he been equally as we'll known here he would have suffered the same as he did inside. If the man has any sense of gratitude he will not fight Juneau for the capital, for it is to this section of Alaska that he owes his election. although, under promise of getting the territorial seat, Valdez gave him a good vote. For its own part this page expects nothing from the elec- tion of James Wiokersham and naturally the latter could not expect anything from it. It is only the be- ginning of the fight, and before the end there will be many ins and outs to the fray"
 Which is equivalent to saying to the electors of Alaska what the small boy, after being knocked down and rolled in the mud by an automobile said to the chaffeur, with clenched fists: "Let him keep his danged old machine out of the way then ["
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

This sentence from MT. Bryan's speech of acceptance is well construct ed, and more-it is calculated to win votes: Recognizing that I am in- debted for my nomination to the rank and file of our party, and that my election must come, if it comes at all, from the unpurohased suffrages of the American people, I promise. if en- trusted with the responsibilities of the high office, to consecrate whatever ability have to the purpose of mak- ing the government in fact govern ment which will do justice and offer to every one the highest possible stimulus to great and persistent effort by assuring to each the enjoyment of his just share of the proceeds of his toll, no matter in what part of the vineyard he labors or to what occupa- tion profession or calling he devotes himself"
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

If none were sick and none were sad, What service could we render? I think if we were always glad, We scarcely could be tender. Did one beloved never need Our patient ministration, Earth will grow cold and miss, indeed Its sweetest consolation; If sorrow never claimed one heart, And every wish were granted, Patience would die, and hope depart Life would be disenchanted.
 Author Unknown
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The New York Times, commenting on reports of large emigration of American farmers to Canada says It is easier to understand this Ameri- can emigration than to reconcile our selves to it, and the hardest thing of all is to believe that for whatever reason, the feeling of American citi- zenship is weakening. It would be more comprehensible if it were ne- cessary to become naturalized to hold land in Canada. It might then seem as though they were selling their birthright but the price might be thought worth while. As it is, the change of citizenship appears to be unnecessary, and is therefore gratui- tous, selling out of what Americans have been accustomed to think most priceless.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The nations of the earth are ap- parently engaged just now in race for the conquest of the air. As no one of them has the monopoly of brains, it is altogether likely that all will ultimately be equally ad- vantageously situated. This thought will seem to be justified by the know ledge that a national supe- riority in such things as automobiles or wireless telegraphy cannot be claimed by any single power.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The latest reports from the share- holders in the Hardraker coal prop erty are that the mine is the best looking coal proposition in Alaska. Several coal experts have visited the Hardraker property this summer and all speak in glowing terms of the prospects. The shareholders are now awaiting the issuance of the patent to their property. when they will begin extensive operations at nce.--Juneau Dispatch.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

Sentaor Allison's estate is said to amount to about $100, GOO; just about enough to keep the wolves from the door as money goes these days. The modesty of the senator's fortune is the best testimonial to the honesty and disinterestedness of his public service. There was never any reason to ask Senator Allison Where did you get it?"
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

Chairman Hitchcock is discerning man. He feels that the nomination of Hughes is a thing that would at once take New York out of the doubtful column and relieve the national com mittee of the necessity of giving it much more than perfunctory atten- tion. He is represented as giving the Hughes movement support, and if his attitude is correctly reported, the pressure for Hughes from the top and from the bottom, or the people, will make his nomination certainty. The comment is made that if the or ganization was successful in turning Hughes down the effect would be dis tinctly unfavorable to the Republicans all over the country. The best observ- CTS testify to belief that it would turn thousands of doubtful votes to the Democrats.-O the other hand, President Roosevelt is reported as saying that Taft doesn' need any help in New York.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The present presidential campaign appears to be the quietest s'that has been." What is the matter with the man from Nebraska? He is certainly d isplaying considerable hesitancy in ''getting steam up."
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The sporting people of the state of New York have found way by which their anti. betting law may be circum- vented. Of course! How absurd to suggest that water can be made to rise higher than it's own level
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

Thre poduction of California increas-. ed from 2s, l53, POP pounds in 1906 to B, 696. 602 pounds in 1901; that of Col orado from APT, 253 pounds in 1906 to B, 998, 496 pounds in 1907 and that of Idaho from S,57S, ,046 pounds in 1906 to 9, TOT, 299 pounds in 1907. Nevada and vermont also showed productive gains.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

If variety be "the spice of life" the inhabitants of the eastern portion o1 the continent can complain of no lack of that condiment. When they are not blistered by heat they are shaken by tornado or hail storm, and they may with confidence look forward to the early advent of the blizzard per iod.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

Count Zeppelin is going to "try, try, again" and the people of Ger many are going to furnish the money. It must be said in all fairness that the Count has merited this mark of con- fidence in his skill as an aeronaut.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The cigarette statistics of the country are altogether imposing. In the United States last year there. were sold and consumed to the number ot 55, 4O2, 336, 113. When we recall what the medical men say of lem the only wonder is that the race hasn't been sufficiently deciminated to render them wholly unstable for the want oi purchasers.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The Wright Brothers are said ..to have surpassed all previous successes in their latest aeroplane trials in France. A satisfactory feature of the situation In tn present attempts at the conquest of the air is that there are many -pt ople engagsd in the task.
 That we are on the verge of tremeu- dous discovery in this new field of hu- man adventure can hardly be doubted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

New fork, Aug. 20.-Lake copper stands today at thirteen and five eighths cents. p {
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

Try our Rose of Ellensburg butter. Fresh shipments on every boat. *dw Call at Frye, Bruhn Co.s market.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

There is DO truth in the report that the new delegate already has the Ju- neau "capital' on wheels ready for moving it to Valdez or Cordova, SC the Record can lay down the ghost ot its own raising. If he could do so it would not be likely that he would thus reward that paper for its stren- uous and successful effort to give him a majority over all in its own home town. He is rather under grateful obligations to the people of Juneau, whatever he considers the just debt he owes to the Record.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22
COPPER PRODUCTION IN 1907

COPPER PRODUCTION IN 1907. The shelter production of copper in 1907, according..to l.. c. Graton, of the United States Geological Survey was S68, 996, 491 pounds. From the re- cord figures of 1906 this is decrease of AS, 809, 191 pounds, or 5.6 per cent, the largest actual decrease ever re- corded and the largest relative de- crease since the American copper in- dustry became important. This is the first time since 1901 that the an- nual production has heen smaller than that of the preceding year, and the first time since 1872 that it has been smaller than that of the second year preceding.
 The total given above is made up of l fine copper content of blister produc- ed and of the shelter output of ingot and anode copper from Michigan. Of this quantity, approximately 10, ,075. 04S pounds in blister were produced in for eign smelters from domestic ma terials exported. In addition to the domestic materials handled, smelters in this country turned out as blister GA, 145, 648 pounds from foreign ore, concentrates and matte. Domestic lister containing 42, $50, 963 pounds was exported unrefined, while blister from foreign sources containing ap- proximately lS3, $50, l32 pounds fine copper was imported for ref ming in this country.
 The greatest decreases in smelter output are shown by the returns from the three states that rank highest. Montana's production which was 294, 701, 252 pounds in 1906, was but 224,- 263, 789 pounds in 1907, and the state yielded first place to it's rival, Arizo- na, whose production, however, show ed a decrease of nearly 5000, GOO pounds, from 262, 566, 1O3 pounds in 1908 to 256, ITS, 437 pounds in 1907. Michigan still holds third place, with it's production decreased from 229, ,895, 730 pounds in 1906 to 2l9, l31, 503 pounds in 1907. Decreased production is also shown by the returns from Alaska, Oregon, Washington and North Carolina. i
 Many of the other copper producing states showed substantial gains. The output of Utah, the fourth state in point of production, was nearly l8,- COG, 600 pounds in excess of 19O6-66, AIS, 370 pounds iu 1907 as against 5O,- 329, 11o pounds ip the preceding year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The study of the stars has appealed to many women, yet among astron- omers of her sex Marie Mitchell, for many years professor at Vassar, has remained without a peer. She was born in Nantucket in 1919, and the people of the town have dedicated a memorial observatory in her honor. The telescope which was presented to Miss Mitchell by the women of America has been mounted there, al- so the Alvan Clark instrument which was presented to her by number of women in Massachusetts. Her valu- able library has been given over to the association that bears her name, and has also been located in the build ing. Miss Mitchell shares with Mar garet Fuller the honor with being the only women whose names are inscrib- ed on the tablets iu the Boston Public Library. Her most famous discovery was that of the comet of 1874.
The Ketchikan miner., 1908-08-22

The Wrangell Sentinel, with the brilliancy of wit and charm of ex- pression which characterizes that pub- ication, has little way of accusing other Alaskan papers of having "a severe belly y-ache' when they state things not altogether agreeable to the Sentinel. After reading the last issue of that paper, The Miner begs to plead guilty to feeling very much akin to the above mentioned con- plaint; especially referring to the Sentinel's sarcastic reference to the $500 purse which Ketchikan gladly raised and sent to Wrangell at the time of that towns disaster. The money was willingly contributed for the purpose of relieving suffering, and when..it wa proposed to take the money to build Wrangell streets, the Ketchikan representative, who had gone there to help in the relief work, declined to contribute the fund for street assessment-and very rightly. But the Sentinel is still grieving over the. Joss of that money. $500 is good deal of money in Wrangell.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1908-06-02
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