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The Ketchikan miner., 1909-03-27
The Copper Situation
 Discussed by Press

The copper situation as sized up b, the Mining and Scientific press is a. follows:
 The hope has been expressed that tn, lower prices for steel, due to the re. cession from an artificial position would stimulate the buying of copper it being held that the abnormal cost of steel had hindered the industria development which creates demand for copper. That seems logical, but it will not supervene until the stee manufacturers leave an open market at present copper is unprotected either by tariff or trust at l2ls cents is ap preaching that danger line at whicl the profit of many mining companies will vanish. In general terms tn, American copper output of 3, 3,500. 00 pounds per day is produced at a cosl of slightly over 10 cents per pound, but many mines produce the metal at Il or F cents per pound, and these are endangered. To any director Or shareholder believing in better mar ket for copper. it must seem suicidal to consume the ore reserves of his mine in the effort to make niggardly profit, such as the Greene Cananea with d cost of l01s cents or the Shan non which costs l2 cents per pound Yet some of the mines that produce copper on the smallest margin of pro- it, such as the Anaconda and other Amalgamated properties in Montana are among the biggest factors in over loading glutted market. Of course the Calumet & Hecla people can affor' to refuse to join in any combine il possible violation of law, and the, cal assume position as painfully in- dependent as it is painfully moral t the Amalgamated directors simply because the Calumet & Hecla pro- duces copper at S15 cents and cal earn s37 per share even with coppe at 13 cents. If the mines operating to the ragged edge will persist il flooding the market with mettle the production of which will profit them but little while it spells the sale oi that produced by other veins, the price must continue low, until an automatic rise follows in the wake of industria. expansion.
 The copper selling agencies occas- ionally permit so called authoritative statements 10 be published in tho daily press with view to bolsterint public confidence and persuading con sumers of the metal that rise is inn minent, but these efforts are patheti cally funny. The Amalgamated peo ple particularly have twice assayed tt control the price in defiance of econ omic conditions and twice have the, been hoisted by their own petard. I, the oniooker the copper people ar, plainly at sea drifting in fog of nis- information. In the course of time ducer's Association may cast light through the gloom: in the meantime to the man with one eye it looks as if GO much copper were being produced md too little sold. the consumer chuck ling at the efforts of the producer tt 1oost the price in the face of slack ened demand.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-03-27
special by wireless he said .

2.
 Tt will take some time to ascertain the full extent of the damage caused by the Miles glacier overflow over the track of the Copper River railway. Four miles of the track has been cover ed to an unknown depth by ice and debris, and nothing is known of the condition ot the roadbed beneath.
 ]. W. McCond. who is employed by the Katalla company in the Copper River country. reached katalla las, Saturday night having come overland from Coriova. in company with Clar- enoe Cunningham, the we'll knowr coal operator of the Carbon mountain region. When McCord left Cordoys little was known there of the disaster, the first intimation that something WAS wrong being the finding of a river where there never before had been one." Supt. Murchinson and a gang of men were busy opening th, railroad which had been cleared of snow as far as camp :. In the deep cuts where the snow had accumulated to great depth it had to be dynamit ed. Excellent progress however was being made with the work.
 It will take 300 men a month te clear the track, and added to this will be the repairs to the roadbed and the replacing of piling and bridges. think that the moving of supplies to the other side of the canyon, for use in the interior this summer will not be greatly delayed, as these can b, moved with horses from the end Of the operated track, through the canyon,
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-03-27

ceps in cases of emergency. Governor Curry wants to go to Washington and take a part in lobbying. and as this privilege is denied him, he has re- signed.
 washinsgon. March 2s-President Taft has abandoned his trip to the Pacific Coast and Alaska. Congress tailed 10 renew the appropriation ot twenty-five thousand dollars travelling expenses for the president and Mir. Taft says he cannot afford to pay she expenses ot the trip from his personal funds.
 Los Angeles, March as-The six halloonis,s who made anascens ion here Sunday with the intention of drifting over the country have not been heard ftoau aAu SSsiShiLS tSis4Ss atc oHe trying to find some trace of them, but as vet nothing can be learned of their whereabouts. It is feared some acci- dent has happened and they have been killed.
 Cleveland, March aS-Willie Nhitla was returned to his parents last night. He had been kidnapped and held in confinement since last Thursday. The father refuses to say anything about the matter nor will he allow anyone to see the boy.
 is is not known whether he paid the ten thousand dollars demanded by the criminals or not, but is it supposed that he did.
 Washington. March 23-The Demo- cratic members of congress say that the tariff bill will increase the cost of living and will act as an open challenge to & trade war with other nations. They demand a more general reduc sion of duties.
 Washington, March aS-Hoggatt and ShackIeford were at dinner last even ing as guests of Secretary Ballinger. IL is now believed that the recent or der of the secretary requiring all ter ritorial governors to stay at home, was aimed at Gov. Curry of New Mex ico rather than Gov. Hoggatt oi Alaska.
 Ire Pennsylvania law requires the maintenance ot underground emer- sency hospitals 10 which those injuref in the mines can be rushed and a done for them that can be done before the physician arrives. or the injured man IS taken to regular hospital. These underground hospitals are equip ped with all necessary bandages. med icines, plasters, etc., that may be needed. An emergency corps, con- sistipg of picked men, is framing in ' he procedure to be followed iu the case of any of the accidents likely to occur. The companies are prompt iD recognizing the importance of this work. and are giving every encourage ment to the spread of First Aid knowledge among theIr men.
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-03-27

M. J. HeDey .ss on the steamship Ohio which passed south last night.
 He is on his way to get more men and additional machinery to open up the Copper River railroad which has been seriously injured by the overflow of the Miles glacier. To tho Miner 10 q
The Ketchikan miner., 1909-03-27

The only important gold-vein mine D northern Alaska. says an authentic "eport is the Big Hurrah near Solo, non on the Seward Peninsula. This nine was operated by Charles D. Lane out it is now idle. The gold occurs in 5eins of quartz traversing graphite chist. The graphite is said to have lindered amalgamation in the mill.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
BIG REDUCTION OVER
THE OLD RATES PAID
Street Lighting Contract Let to
C0dd & Mackenzie.
Each Arc Light Per M onth, So. oo--
Each 32-CandIe Power Light,
$3.50 Per Month For Each TO-
Candle Power, 9Oc. Per Month.

Codd & Mackenzie have entered into
contract to supply Colfax with street
lighting for five years at considerable
reduction over the old rates. The new
contract begins from the lst OF May.
Total cost to the city for all lights under
the new arrangement will be $217.95 per
month. For each arc light provided the
new contract calls for $3.50 per month ;
for each 80 candle power light, $1.8Op
month for each 16-candle power light,
90 cents per month. This is saving
from the old rates OF about $50 monthly,
or 5000 year.
The rates above named are considered
most reasonable. The mayor and coun-
Gil, as well as Codd & Mackenzie, are to
be congratulated, both being pleased.
And the citizens are also pleased. With
the exception Of Lewiston, Idaho, COlfax
ia said to enjoy the cheapest rates Of any
city in the Pacific Northwest. 1t should
be stated that Codd & Mackenzie met
the mayor half way in the negotiations,
showing a willingness to do the right
thing
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
COLFAX CITY COUNCIL.
Dumping Ground for $50 Year.
Pay Now $50.

City council met Monday night, Mayor
Lippitt in the chair. Present: Council
men Dreifus, Barroll, Easum, Tiff, Per-
rine and Stravens.
W. T. Kackley, Albert Powell and
Docks Fry were granted building per-
mits.
Application Of j. E. MINIS to main
tain popcorn wagon on the sidewalk
was referred to street committee.
j. Koenig was granted liquor license.
Application of W. A. Denker to fence
east side of Rock street was referred to
street committee.
The petition OF James A. Perkins to
vacate certain streets was referred to
street committee.
Warrant OF $50 to pay state treasury
10 per cent coming to it from Koenig
liquor license was ordered drawn.
Warrant for $21S for repair of Wall
street bridge was ordered drawn in favor
OF j. r. Butcher.
Street committee reported that city
could have dumping ground now in use
for $50 year, and the city attorney
was instructed to draw up contract.
The city is now paying $50 per year,
but threatened to bring condemnation
suit, hence the reduction in rent.
Council decided that P. Lyons prop
erty might be taken out of city limits
provided petitioner pay all expenses con-
nected with the proceeding.
Bid for street sprinkling was referred
to street committee, with power to act.
The matter of street along east eide of
grade from Wall street to top OF Almota
hill was referred to city attorney to in
vestigate and report, 1t is the desire OF
the council to have the county pay half
the expense OF grade work, as both city
and country are directly interested.
Contract for city lighting was entered
into and will be found elsewhere.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
THE SOCIAL SIDE.

Mrs A. c. Warner, Mrs. G. A. Chap
man and Mrs Charles Bramwell enter
tanned a large party Of ladies at st.
Patrick day party on Wednesday after
noon at Mrs. Warmers home. The affair
was delightful one. every detail being
perfect. The decorations, which were
very elaborate, consisted OF foliage, ever
greens, festoons OF green and Irish flags.
The score cards were in the form of smil
ing Irish faces and stick pins carrying
tiny Irish flags we're distributed. Elab-
crate refreshments we're served, the sham
rock appearing in the ices, and the bon
bon boxes being in the form OF the same
leaf, so we'll beloved in auld Ireland. As
a centerpiece each table had large and
perfect potato, into which was stuck the
flag OF Ireland. The guests were served
fragrant cup of tay Immediately upon
their arrival and before the game of five
hundred began, this being the diversion
for the afternoon. Prizes were won by
Mrs. C. B. Morley and Mrs Frank Baker,
the former receiving pitcher with sham
rock decorations and the latter a ported
carnation, bearing mass OF green bios
SONS. About sixty ladies were present
and all enjoyed delightful afternoon.
The ladies of the Episcopal church gave
an informal reception last Monday after
noon in honor OF Mrs. ]. I. Brown and
Miss Fannie Davis of the Hanford COM
pany, both of whom we're closely identi
fed with the church work during their
residence here. The gathering took place
at the home of Mrs. Matt Johnson, and
was largely attended by members of the
guild and other friends. During the alter
noon Mrs. Brown favored the company
with a recitation and Miss Davis enter
tanned them with several piano solos.
Refreshments were served and all thor
oughly enjoyed the meeting with the re-
turned travellers. Both ladies are we'll
pleased with the theatrical life and speak
in highest praise OF Mr.. Hanford and his
cOmpduy.
Misses Helen Garfield and Anna Ratlff
entertained their young friends at st.
Patrick's day party on Wednesday even
ing at the home of Judge and Mrs. Can
field. Everything was appropriate to
the day, the invitations bearing the
shamrock, and all the decorations for the
evening being of the true Irish color.
The young hostesses were gowned in
green and the color appeared in some
form in the costumes OF the guests. In a
guessing game which formed a part of
the evenings amusement prizes were won
by Clarice Frazier and Earl Thompson.
Afterward there was music and dancing,
and delicious refreshments were served.
About thirty guests were present and the
occasion was a most enjoyable one to all.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A circulating state library was received
by the Rest Room this week and the
books, which are first class, are now
ready for public use.
A. M. Scott has purchased the l. B.
Doolittle residence property in South
Colfax, which is undergoing repairs and
will soon be occupied by the new owner.
The Colfax band PLAYED few pieces on
Main street Tuesday night, a reminder of
the good things in store for US when the
season really opens. The band boys are
engaging in regular practice, and expect
to add to the proficiency of last year.
Work will begin next week on the new
building Of Frank Lee on Meadow street,
which will cost in the neighborhood OF
$4,000. Sherman Colvin has the contract.
Eugene Ray and Walter Williams, for
keeping saloon at Texas City without
a license, pleaded guilty and were each
fined $3.50 and costs. They we're brought
here Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Rotan.
A. Nj. Scott & Co. report the sale of the
Frank A. Ratliff farm OF 100 acres ad-
joining Willada to A. d. Baker of Colfax,
at $45 an acre.
George Larue and E. P. Duchemin pur-
chased last week, through G. w. Larue
& Co., block 55 in Ross Park addition to
Spokane for $4,000. The property COM
prises / 5 lots on Mission avenue.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Reduce Rates to Old Figure.

S. c. Armstrong, district manager Of
the Pacific Coast Elevator Co., says that,
beginning July /, warehouse charges will
be reduced from IS cents to so cents by
his company. The same rate will prob.
ably be made by the Puget Sound Ware
house Co. on the Northern Pacific and
the Everett Grain & Warehouse Co. on
the Great Northern. This condition is
brought about by Improvement in labor
conditions and the prospect OF bumper
crop this season. When the rate was
advanced from so cents to IS cents two
years ago, it was on account of the diff :
Guilty in securing competent warehouse
men, as we'll as the high wages prevail
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Victim of Diphtherja

The six-yearold son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake koenig, who live in the north end
died Wednesday morning of diphtheria.
The child was taken sick Sunday morn
lug, when doctor was called. Owing to
the nature of the disease the remains
were privately inferred Wednesday after.
noon. The North Ward building, where
the boy attended school, has been thor
oughly fumigated. The Koenigs have a
large family of children, but at this writ.
ing no symptoms of the disease has
shown itself among them.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19

Ruedy's 45-grain pure apple cider vim
egar for sale by the South End Grocery.
Geo. Ruedy.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
I Ladies' Shoes High Top and OxfOrds
CoIors:-Tan, OxbIood and Black

If you want Good Shoes, Stylish Shoes, Sturdy,
Comfortable Footwear for the cost Of the other kind
this splendid stock It will open your eyes to
standard of value giving
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Photographs and Graphophones

J. I'll. st. Lawrence. Piano House, Col
fax, is agent for the Edison and Victor
Photographs and records, also disc
Graphophones and disc records. We
also carry a well selected stock OF
two. and four-minute records. Call and
hear them-you will be entertained. We
also carry full stock of the new attach
ments, so all who prefer playing the
four-minute records may do 80 by secur-
ing one of these attachments.
DOan's Regulets cure constipation,
tone the stomach, stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite and easy
passages of the bowels. Ask your drug.
gist for them. % cents box
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by
the county auditor to the following:
Stewart A. Hanna and Elsie McDou-
gall, both OF Winona.
Bert E. Gustin and Lille Christian,
both of Pullman.
Adolph Nubillus and Gertrude Krken
both of Spokane.
Gus Klingenberg and Mary Gordon
both of Pine City.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Farms Changed Owners

G. W. Larue & Co. report the following
sales OF farm lands during the week: The
Saxon place of 100 acres, IL miles south.
west OF Colfax, to George Sittner of Ritz.
vile, for $4,000; the George NJ. Lewis
place OF $40 acres, three miles from
johnson, to L. c. Money of Dalkena,
Washington, at $62.5O per acre.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Coming Next Week.

D. F. Smith, Oph. D.. now permanently
located at Pullman, will visit Colfax pro-
fessionally March %, % and "a, and
thereafter once month. remaining
three days, at Hotel Colfax. Fifteen
years experience in the scientific fitting
of glasses.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Kills Would Shaver.

A merciless murderer is appendicitis
with many victims. But DIR. Kings New
Life Pills kills it by prevention. They
gently stimulate stomach, liver and bow
els, preventing that clogging that invites
appendicitis, curing constipation. bilious
ness, chills, malaria, headache and indi-
gestiOn. 25c at Y. T. McCroskeY's.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Stylish Waists Welcome Savings

There are scores Of them, all new, all are favor
tie styles for spring and sumner, all beautifully
made Exhibits in Lawn, Dimty, Batste, Taffeta and
Messoline Silks White coors and black All sizes
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Take the Hint!
Spring Millinery Rare values

All the seasons most pleasing Styles all shades and
shapes, from the natty little models to the big broad
brimmed Very fetching Hats, all of them, as appeal
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19

There's nothing so good for q sore
throat as DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Cures in few hours. Relieves any pain
in any part.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-19
Ladies' Suits, Dresses and Skirts

If you have the slightest need for Tailored Suit
an Evening Gown be sure to see collection.
Ample selection of Suits in the smartest and newest
Styles fabrics and coorings shown exhibit to
satisfy the most fastidious fashion seeker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
CROSS AND STONE
BOX TAME DRAW

BALTIMORE, October 29.-There was a
pink tea party held last night at the Eu-
reka Athletic Club. with Leach Cross and
Harry Stone as the chief actors in the
burlesque. The boxing contest was sched-
uled to go fifteen rounds and 1t went the
limit, Referee Joe Cans deciding the bout
draw.
The contest was disappointing in every
way and to many Of the spectators it
looked as II 1t was framed-up affair be-
tween the two principals. Both Manager
HEREFORD and Referee Cans gave Cross a
we'll deserved call down for not trying to
fight. In the early round neither man
made the least bit Of an effort.
The first seven rounds were as tame as
golf game and the audience Kissed the
two boxers and cat calls were frequent.
Stone then became the aggressOr and evil
IDENTIFY tried to double-cross Cross. Harry
but. as In previous battles, his blows
lacked steam.
Cross seeing what his adversarys game
was, then did little fighting. but very
little at that. just enough to get a draw.
Neither contestant hit hard enough to
break an egg, and both left the ring in
almost as good condition as they entered.
Stone proved very clever lad. but last
nights battle will not add to the record
of Cross. The latter by his exhibition
looked more like a selling -plater than a
candidate for the championship. He
showed neither ceverness nor Furnishing
ability. This may be-, however, because
whole. was a great disappointment. and 1t
can be safely said that he will not be
given an opportunity to throw mush on
the Baltimore public again in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29
BIG SURPRISE BY HILL TOP.
Won Roslyn Handicap at Aqueduct
at Odds Of Is to I.


AQUEDUCT. n. Y. October 29-Hin
Top. at Is to 1. proved a big surprise,
when she easily won the feature event.
the Roslyn handicap. here yesterday. It
was the mares first start in two months
and little was known of her condition.
Field Mouse, to 5. the favorite. made
the pace to the middle of the stretch
Here Little Garner brought Hill Top up
with a rush on the rail and won by four
lengths. The summary:
First race; six furlorgs; $500 added; selling
to 5. won; Pantoune, ito Bergen. 10 to !.
to l and to s. second: Cloisteress. 1Oi
i.l3H. Adriucne. Court Lady, May Amelia and
second race: one mile; 500 added-Patsy. log
|sSli:s, to i' to s'' sni ouf. Second
out: third Tine isff%. cs.tiewood also ram
ci-Bans los 1shiliingl. S to and even. won
Captain Swanson. ia (ButweiD, to 8. 1 to .
and out, second; Glenrsdeane. s6 GLASS. 2 to
Fourth race; the Roslyn handicap; one mile;
.aoe :na to Top g. Corner Go.S.1: y e
Mouse oS Sni,Ss taa to seesna and oas
third. Time. l.41%. Prince Gal and May
Fifth race; selling: mile and a sisteenth; $500
added-slskin; io2 King; 3 to l. to s and
to and out. second; Black Oak. 100 Leach,
GO to l.. to and out. third. Time. 1.497Ss
Sixth race; six furlonss; $500 added-Everett
lot tButwelD: to s., to and out. won; Ben
LOYAL; l9e aCree S; to, to i to and to 2
5 and to 5. third. Time. I.I5 Turf Star and I'd
Polls also