The Elk Mountain pilot., 1880-09-16
Our DUMP.
THE CRYSTAL.

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we will give Our readers the history of
this weeks strike. The Crystal lode
was located last year by a prospector
who felt convinced that he had ''big
thing" but had not the means to do
anything more on his claim than as
sessment work. Unlike most pros
pectors, he gave large interest in his
find to Colorado Springs company
in order to obtain means to continue
his search. He sunk three shafts, the
deepest being fifteen feet, all of which
cost over twelve hundred dollars. In
sinking the third shaft, last week, a
large vein of crystalized quartz was
found near the surface. The quartz
carries some of the prettlest wire sill
yer we ever saw, a chunk of which
lies on our table. 1t also carries ma
tive and brittle silver that will run
way up lii the thousands. Expert
cnced men say this mine is as valu-
able as it neighbor, the Lead Chief,
which recently sold for 500, 900. The
Crystal is being superintended by
Mr.. A. B. Hart, one of the principal
stock holders. 1t is an extension Of
the Diquita, and the shaft in which
the strike was made is only 500 feet
from the shaft OF the Diquita.
PEACOCK MINERAL
Has been struck in the Mountain
Belle at depth of forty feet. The
vein is very fine grain quartz about
six feet wide. 4 streak, in the quartz,
about an inch wide shows seven diff
ferent colors blended together. This
is said to be a strong indication Of
gold, and the Owners, Randall & Co.. i,
are very hopeful.
THE SUNSHINE
Is looking better and better every day,
and Mr.. Dautrement, the superinten-
dent is quite proud over the recent de-
velopments. The pay streak is now
about two feet wide at depth of six
teen feet, and without doubt is will
prove one of the richest mines in Elk
basin.
Old MEXICO,
Owned by Harlan Thompson, Richard
Irwin and NJ. O. Rollins, was sold a
few days ago to Mr. Wilder, Of New
York, for the sum Of $40, 900. The
new owner Immediately put a force of
men to work and is making prepara-
IIOIS 10 WORK all Winter.
As the season of winter with its
short days and inclcment weather APP
proaches, there is less chance for out
door occupations and amusements !;
and the dwellers Of the temperate zone
in ali ages and places, have ssrlycn by
social intercourse, by the use Of the
drama, the lecture, the concert,
the oratorlo, by debating clubs,
cooperative studies, and asso-
Citations for various purposes to relieve
the ennui and tedium of the time
when the earth is ice bound and snow
covered. and the lower animals have
either migrated to more genial climes,
or lie wrapped in alternating sleep.
1t would be well for those of US who
contemplate remaining through the
long winter months now approaching,
removed as we are, SO far from the
blessings and advantages of civilized
society, to combine and to the extent
of our ability avail ourselves of what
intellectual and social advantages are
within cur reach. The right step in
this direction would be the formation
of literary and social club. The
leading reviews and newspapers could
be obtained at low rates, the nucleus
of library formed, and a general
headquarters and gathering place
could be had at small expense. The
members of such a club would have
the advantage of keeping we'll posted
in regard to the great world outside
Of our little camp, and would be able
to form an intelligent opinion OF other
things than mines, the cost of freight,
or the price Of lumber. We, at the
same time could occupy our leisure
(no doubt We will have plenty of it)
in an intel!ipent. rational manner