The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-11-25
OUR PHILIPsBURG LETTER.
A Sand Bar That Catches the
Drift OF Events.

Special Correspondence Neso North West.
PHrLrpsBuRG, November 10, 1ssl.-As the
result Of my customary weekly visit to the
MINES IN THE LINE
| OF this district, / find that all of them,
presently under developments, show marked
| Improvement since my last letter to your
1 journal. The new body of ore uncovered in
| the level west of the 400-foot crosscut In the
lowest workings of the Algonquin mine con-
tinues the same, in width and value, as the
header advances west. The grade of rock ex-
tracted Is exactly the same in quality and ap-
pearance As that Of first-class Trout, and
Judging from present indications the supply
will soon be equal to all demands of the
mill.
The new hoist over the Emerald mine is at
last completed and under the careful super
vision of Asst. Supt. Harvey Showers, this
valuable property is fast assuming shape and
form. The ore from the 5O-foot level will
average 30 ounces throughout while the out
put per day, after the mill starts up, will not
exceed % tons of working ore.
Sinking the Trout shaft is being pushed
ahead with all possible dispatch, the ground
being easy to break, with water increasing
with depth. Theshaft is now down $40 feet
with 30more to run before starting the new
level.
The Scratch Anvil dump has n large amount
Of good rock ready for the mill.
The Hope mine is steady producer and the
mill is kept ut work on 5O-ounce ore. A tun-
mel has been started on the south side of the
mine to tap it below its lowest workings.
The completion of this adit will greatly facl-
itate the extraction and handling of ores
found at its introduction of the vein. Hith-
erto, as now, they had to be hoisted up a
steep incline and then transported on wagons
down the hill to the mill below. ~
The Tunnel on the Orphan Boy Is in 45 feet
with 20 more to 60. Messrs. Patton g. Co.
have large quantity of surface ore in sight
on the line Of the vein above, and will GER
tainly open out mine when the foot wall is
reached.
The snow
IN THE GRANITE
Has increased so in depth that the develop
ment of last summer discoveries must of ne
cessity be laid over until spring. Then roads
will be constructed to the principal mines,
u
seasons. Chas. Mcclure, superintendent of
the Granite mine has completed his new
dwelling house and moved into it. He an
nounces everything about the mine in shape
and working order. .....
PERSONAL MENTION. .....
Mrs. Atchison, wife of the Hope Compa-
ny's metallurgist and foreman, L. Z. AtchI-
son, Esq, is a recent arrival and most well
come addition to our society, and trust that
her stay may be permanent with US.
Doc. Merrell, accompanied by his estima-
BILE lady, left last week for winters visit to
Butte, and now Philipsburg kicks most vio-
lently. Too well do we know what that
winters visit" to Butte means-it's nothing
more or less than general pulling up of
stakes and severing Of old friendships. We
had accustomed ourselves to look upon Doc
as permanent fxture-iust q regular old
landmark, SO to speak. But in an evil mo-
ment he took In Butte and now the Silver
City has taken him in. We'll, God speed you,
old friend, and may your lines be ever cast
in the pleasantest places. For Mrs. NJ. our
people will ever retain the kindliest memo
ries every charitable object, looking to the
mental, moral and physical improvement of
those surrounding her, received her ready
and willing support; TO her, more than any
one else, il due the thanks Of those who have
friends and kindred in the beautiful ceme-
terry on the hill, and the unknown dead sleep
well under the white, unlettered head
boards that mark the last resting place Of
those who left only a memory behind-for
the kind offices Of a woman to perpetuate.
THE PHILrPsBURG REApIEG ROOM
Is presently one of the attractions of our city.
the Good Templars lending their hall, furni-
ture and most valued members to aid In the
good work. A large amount Of miscellane-
Gus reading matter has been donated by the
lady members, and here around a cosy fire in
the cold and frosty days, during the long win
ter months to come, will many miner and
mechanic find excellent company in good
literature and-woman's conversation. To
those of the outside world who feel disposed
toward charitable institutions of this nature
the excellent committee of the p r. r. extend
the request that any books or magazines
donated will be sent at the expense of the
committee. Mr.. III. +. ROM aur, secretary Of
the association, viii be pleased to publicly
acknowledge all such contributions
KEEP CLOSE WATCH
Father DeRyckere is over on his quarterly
visit. IL he has any hope for the salvation
Of this community he would show 1t by CON-
ing oftener. Father, take the suggestion I'M
der advisement.
HOW MAURICE DARRow WAS HURT.
Maurice Darrow, windlassman at the EN-
erald mine, made misstep one day last week
and fell from the top to the bottom of the
shaft, pulling along with him heavy car.
He struck the timbers several times in the
descent Of 60 feet and with the car falling on
him, he was horribly mutilated m ass of hui
manIty when found. The poor fellow is still
living and bears his fearful pains bravely,
though learn to-day that his chances for re-
covery are slight. He is nicely cared for at
the Silver Lake. A-A
Eighty three couples danced at the Kaiser
ball the 10th inst.
SOME VEGETABLES.
Thos. +. Ward, Caplice & Smiths general
business manager at this place, is devoted to
agricultural pursuits and never lets an oppor-
tunity escape him to advance his mental
growth in that direction. Hearing of Tom
mics desire to accumulate few vegetables
Of choice size and variety, for shipment to
friends in the east, Munroe Hanna, -four
ishing Ianchman Of the lower valley, sent
him urtlast week l3-fb. potato, 2-fb. beet,
and con. cabbage. with note stating that his
crop this year was hardly up to the standard.
Every man in town went to look at them
Clearly, this is a magnificent county, and
by the way, Mr.. Editor, is the. word castro
nomicap adjective or adverb. of course
know it to be an adjective, but others not so
well informed take issue with me.
SAND BAR.
ITEMS FROM DOWN THE ROAD.