The weekly Alaska citizen., 1917-11-19

| lS so great dS not 10 warrant SuCI a course except for wclldevelope, l and promising prospects, but it E l hoped that the work of the statior i just outlined will 10 a certain cNten
 take the place of a preliminary eX animation and furnish data in many cases to justify the trip of an cn gineer where it otherwise could no be thought of, which 1t is hoped vii result in a favorable business ar TanEemcut between the owner oI prospector and the company with capital seeking investment The Sta tion will also endeavor 10 keep in formed as to the values and selling prices of metals and ores found in Alaska so that the men who are producing these ores may be able to learn the prices being paid and in the event of an attractive market they will be able to take advantage of the same.
 At the Station on Cushman Street there is collection of more than 100 specimens of ores and minerals known to be, or likely to be, found
 in Alaska. While ma jority of these specimens represent localities outside of Alaska, either in the United States or in other parts of the world, there are number of specimens from Alaska itself and these are being added to almost daily. This collec- ton offers the prospector an op- portunity to learn the appearance of some of the more uncommon min erals so that he may be on the lookout for them in his field work. All who are interested are cordially invited to drop in at the Station and examine and study this mineral col lection at any time.
 The library at the Station con tains a complete file of the publica- tions of the U. s. Bureau of Mines to date, treating with all the varied phases of the work There are also q large number of publications of the U. s. Geological Survey with a complete file of those relating espe- cially to Alaska. In addition, there are q number of text books on min ing, ore-dressing and kindred sub iects, and a great deal of useful information is also to be had from the catalogs issued by the manu- facturers of mining machinery. which are kept on file. The Station also subscribes to a number of leading mining journals and periodicals which contain many articles of interest to prOspectors and mining men A com fortable and well-lighted reading room is maintained in connection with this library, and cordial wei come Is extended to anyone inter- ested to come in and make use of the books and publications.
 The metallurgical laboratory, con, taining complete machinery and equipment for making test runs Of practically any kind of ore, is intend, ed for the benefit of operators whose claims have passed the prospect stage. The plant has been designed for testing lots up to tons, which are large enough to furnish results that will be sufficiently accurate as a guide for the purchase of milling equipment and yet small enough that the handling and other work will not be burdensome. The ma chimes are in separate units and in the majority of cases are handled. which gives great flexibility in com bination of different machines and jnsures more accurate results than could be obtained if, with such small lots of ore, mechanical feeders, ele- vators and conveyors were employed
 The Station will be glad to CO., operate with any mine operator in the Territory who is contemplating the erection of new mill or chang sI In his present mill with a view to in creasing it's efficiency, and will make a test run of his ore. There Will be no charge for this service either, although the operator will be ex- pected to deliver the ore at the Sta ton, to furnish such power as may be required and supply the neces- sary labor for handling the ore dur ing the test run either by deputy or, preferably, in person, so that he may see just what Is being done.
 This metallurgical laboratory equip nent will also be used to make spe- ,ial investigations looking toward the saving of by-products in placer work tngs, particularly the fine gold and