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Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28

Wanted, n boat maker.
Original Nashville Students to-mor-
morrow night.
Where is our poet on the ''patter,
patter Of the gentle rain,"
DR.. NJ Pefferle's dentist Office is at
the Baxter Hotel.
DR.. Lucas, the old time settler OF
Ketchum, returned Sunday.
More machinery for the Ontario con-
centrating works will leave HALEY to-
morrow.
Two sports indulged in a little racket
at the Capital last night and one wore the
signature Of an able hand.
Homer L. Pound, mother and sister
and Howard Foote Esq, of HALEY, were
visitors to the Guyer Hot Springs Sun
day.
A report reached here yesterday that
man had been drowned while attempt
ing to cross the East Fork of Wood
River.
Homer Stnll registered at the Palace
last night. He is the well known right
Of way agent for the Oregon Short Line,
and, in his visit, will doubtless do some
thing to arrest the anxiety of property
holders along along the line of work.
Grading continues vigorously at differ
ent points along the line to within few
miles of Ketchum.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
CEUR DALENE.
Slow Developments -Ground In Liti-
cation.

A recent letter to Mr.. Ally Ford of
this place from his father who is in Muir
rayville, Cour d dAlene, states that times
are very dull in the diggings and much
wet weather has greatly damaged roads
leading in from the railroad. The prev
alent fashion among miners is to leave
their ground undeveloped awaiting pur-
chasers. They all want to sell out but
nearly eight tenths of the claims have
been jumped and re-jumped till used up
in litigation and unable to give clear
titles. All idle claims are being jumped
regardless of law or Justice and much
rife exists among miners. A claim near
Murrayville recently cleaned up Sl2, 900,
and one nugget weighed 10 ounces. 1t
is dangerous to be safe in mining spec
ulations in the Ceur d'Alene since nd
verse claimants are numerous. The
claims are all held at abnormal prices
and there is only chance for getting
out what is askedfor them.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
THE TRAIL CREEK CAVE.
Even Greater Than Was Supposed. Rich
Mineral Deposits Discovered. Des-
cent into the Care.

The remarkable cave, discovered In
the Trail creek mountains a short time
since: proves to be even more wonder
full and extensive than WIS at first sup
posed, and careful exploration carried
on for the past week by the discoverers
and others interested In natural science
seems to warrant the conclusion that the
cave IL fully 1000 feet in depth and very
probably connected in its depths with
rich and expansive mineral deposits. 1t
is perfect fissure and bears every re-
semblance to blown ont ledge. des-
cent was made into the cave at the end
Of well fastened rope by Mr.. Robert
Chambers, who succeeded in reaching
. depth Of go feet or more, but was then
compelled to discontinuf5she exploit in
consequence Of the walls on either side
narrowing. He thought that little
blasting would open the passage to ex-
ploration and soon bring in view a very
large chamber, which he judged from
the sound that came from below. Large
rocks were heaved into the cave, after
his return TO the top, that took such
time by the watch as it was thought
would be required for body to reach a
was of course influenced by the indis-
tinctness that finally followed each ea-
pertinent. The walls OF the cave are
perfect, in formation resembling those
Of well formed ledge. They run par
ellel with each other and pitch
at reverse angles, causing bod
les dropped into the cave to strike first
one side and then the other until beyond
hearing.
The discoYerers prosecuted prospect
| ing with o vigor upon their return to
the place from Ketchum, and 300 feet
south OF the cave found fine body of
galena and grey carbonates very evil
IDENTIFY break over from the main ledge
as it lies outside of the course Of the cave
walls. This body is a foot in width, be-
sides the ledge matter about it, and is
filled with very high grade pieces OF ga
lena and other varieties Of ore. Hand
samples assayed by Mr.. j. j. Taylor, OF
this place, returned an assay value of,
respectively, $50 and 10S ozs. per ton in
silver and high per cent. in copper.
This location is north OF trail creek and
seems to lie within the same belt OF
course Of ledges on the south side of the
gulch and in the upper Elkorn and East
Fork regions that have already this
season produced number Of instances
Of fine grey copper ore. 1t is thought
by the owners of this novel property
that within the well formed walls of the
cave, which by the way has been opened
in several places, lies the great ledg'
from which the ore body found origi
mated.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Mining Notes.

The Queen of the Mountains, on
Warm Springs creek, employs eight
miners and is working on fine ore
body. Regular shipments of ore will be
made as soon as practicable.
Milt Mourning is tunneling into the
Idaho and expects to strike the ledge in
few feet. The surface prospect is fine,
and the Idaho will doubtless become one
of our good mines.
The MONDAY mine, on Elkhorn hill,
which last season was one of our best
producers, is being worked ahead with
a light force, and will ship considerable
ore this season.
Superintendent Floyd, of the Black
horse reports that mine in good condi-
tion with n large tonnage of ore on
dump. This ore will aggregate in the
neighborhood of 1000 tons.
Tienna and Mountain King mines at
Vienna continue to give the mill good
supply, and four bars of bullion from
the mill were shipped through here Sat-
urday. Now that transportation to
Vienna is practicable bullion shipments
will be resumed with regularity a few
large lots are expected frequently until
the delayed bullion is all shipped and
then about QUO bar daily will be the
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
MORE RAIN.
Waters Rising and Roads Impassabie.-
Two Mules Drowned in Crossing
Wood River.

The late rains have caused a general
rising of Wood River and tributary
streams and several bridges are impass-
able. The Bullion bridge west of Hal
ley sank six feet yesterday and caused
the suspension of travel in that direc-
ton. On Upper Wood River, Dickin-
sam & Bramble's large freighting outfit
of six teams loaded with salt and ma
chinery for Vienna, were separated
while crossing the second bridge above
Ketchum yesterday. The water had
overflowed the low ground this side the
bridge where swift current had formed,
and when the fourth team was in the
act of crossing over to the bridge sever
al mules were swamped and two drown
ed. II wns then decided to not make
any further effort to cross, and the three
teams remained on the west side. They
occupied the grade approaching the
river and when the mail came down
! from Sawtooth in the evening il was
| obliged to remain on the other side, but
| was met by a special which went uI
| from here to receive the mail.
| Trail creek bridges are out but will
| be Immediately rebuilt. Warm Springs
creek is all right.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
An Idaho Diamond Field.

The Avalanche understands that a
gentleman who has resided at Silver
City for anumber Of years, and, has de-
voted most Of his time to mining, has
been rewarded for his patients and toll.
with the discovery Of a genuine diamond
field, not more than fifteen miles from
Silver City. He thinks it quite exten-
sive but has not yet developed it suffi-
ciently to state its area. He has kept
the discovery secret for long time,
and so causious is he, that he goes to
and from the diamond field at night.
He promises, however, to give the pub
lie information as to the whereabouts of
the new discovery, just as soon as he
secures all the ground he wants for him
self and friends.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Fair day yesterday.

Fair day yesterday.
The northern mails are again running
with regularity.
The weekly KEYSTONE will not be de-
lvered to city subscribers under any
consideration.
1t is reported that the new Broadford
bridge, recently constructed between
that place and Bellevue, was washed out
yesterday.
The card of Mr.. Furey elsewhere in
this mornings issue very clearly ac-
quits him of the charges preferred
against him by the Grand Jury.
This evening at nine o'clock the Sc
quel of our legendary poem will become
the pass word of the community. Oh
cupid, you little wretch.
There is silver within one-half mile
of Main street Ketchum. Messrs. Reiff
and Harper have located the Mignonette
just east of town and think they have
fine prospect.
Jacob Holzwarth, proprietor of the
Keystone Chop House, is doing rs fine
business as any chop stand in town,
and has become permanent patron of
the KEYSTONE.
The Ritchie Comedy Co. did not per-
form last night, owing to the fact of
light house. Knowing that the per-
formance is good, this can be accounted
for only in the consideration of hard
| times.
Chas. Kingsley, the photographer,
has number of very fine negatives Of
| large landscape scenes taken in Belle
| vue and vicinity. His work is first
! class.
j. &. Harper's saw-mill opposite
Ketchum blew its shrill whistle on Mon
day night and sawed its first log last
evening. 1t will now run steadily, as
abundance of timber is ready for the
saw. This is sawmill No. 3 for ketchum,
The owner of the race track rancho
in HALEY asked the Oregon Short Line
railway 1000 for the right of way
through his property. but they refused
to pay it. He put an injunction on thei1
| grading operations, but with no effect
| An ex-member of the June jurors ex-
presses very emphatically that he will
leave the Territory if ever called upon
again as Grand Juryman. His expert
ence in the last siege very perceptibly
lowered his esteem for the moral man.
The Grand Jurymen evidently place nc
approximate estimation upon the iniqui-
! ty they sought to reveal in county affairs,
and when they took one step in, were
shocked by the height of nefarious tenn
perature; until, sat last, wearied with
cnce from among them,"
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Another Fine. Strike.

" -
= hessrs. ]. Brennan; Thos. Jreton and
II. -DeCosy made q location clic mile
south Of Trail creek'and ak miles from
.Kstchun,, On the ltth instant, that
proves to be another fair example OF the
rich grey copper ore that is now being
discovered 80 ahuclanfly in the belr.
running north and south through the
East Fork, Elkhorn and upper Trail
creek countries. Mr.. Brennan came i'll
from the discovery yesterday and re-
ports the recent Development of well
defined ledge in lime carrying three
.fntii vein OF solid grey copper and sew
.eral small strcaks Of chloride and carbo-
mates. The ledge is six feet from wall
sowall, pitching into the mountain at
40 degrees. and possessing every fea-
.tl<6 of a well formed and permanent
ledge. The prospect is very encourag-
Ing and the owners will push work up
on their new find immediately.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Territorial News.
Boise Democrat.

The Boise river is slowly falling.
Weather unusually sultry for June.
The climbing of the CREASED pole and
catching OF the creased pig by members
bration ground on the Fourth will form
an entrancingly picturesque scene.
Two men arrived at Banner the other
day from Bonanza. They came the
old Loon creek trail from Cape Horn,
and experienced no serious delay,
though the streams were all high. That
the trail is passable will be hailed with
pleasure by those who are waiting to go
to Sheep mountain.
Bob Wilson, whose rancho is Just
above town, sells an average of about
sixty gallons Of strawberries per day.
His place, 100 acres, is nearly all set to
choice fruit trees aud berries. His land,
which was supposed to be almost worth
less when he settled upon it, has proven
of the most productive quality.
Hon. Ned L. Curtis has been selected
to deliver The Grafton on the Fourth at
Caldwell. And we mention the asser-
tion that the effort will be littlo gem.
Hon. Z. A. Galloway has also been
chosen grand marshal for the occasion,
| which is also good selection.
The body of Mrs. Wilson, one of the
,.;o.;,,e ,f thn tarriblp clpul- burst in
| Wasco county, Oregon, last week, was
| found 80 miles from the scene of the
disaster, in the John Day river. Her
brother was found q short distance from
where he was drowned, covered with
! gravel six feet in depth. The babe had
not been found; neither had the two
freight teams and wagons.
| cold Mossback' writes us from At
lanta, under date of June 18th: W. IL
! Petit, Superintendent of the Atlanta
Minin6 Co., returned home this week
1 looking we'll. His company intends
building n new fifteen stamp mill this
summer. The trail is open to the Bal
for pack trains. Frank Turner, Alex
ander and kossuth, packers, have gont
over the mountains to Rocky Bar. Thi!
camp is quite lively now, There are
plenty Of men here until more work il
done. which will be about six weeks
when the wagon road is open. Th'
. health OF Atlanta has been good th1
J spring.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Territorial News.
Cahltceu Tribune .


The band has onr thanks for another
serenade.
Caldwell has the largest implement
trade Of Idaho.
Work on the Manhattan ditch will pro-
cecd under new management.
II looks like business to see the stock
trains pulling out with double headers.
A. A. Holcomb, who took load over
to Silver few weeks ago, was showed
in for awhile, but returned last night.
Work on the branch began this week.
About dozen men and as many teams
are grading the dry ground near Mid
dleton.
Hon. D. P. B. Pride, delegate to the
National Republican Convention, recog-
nized the young republican element of
Idaho satisfactorily by appointing Mr.
Sherman II. Coffin the member of the
national committee. Mr.. Coffin is a
young man but he is a good Republican,
and while there is little glory and less
profit in the position, it shows a dispo-
sition to stand by his friends that is re-
freshing.
idaho World.
A man named Clark struck rich
streak the other day in a ledge he has
been working on since last fall. The
ledge is not far from the Elkhorn.
Eight inches of the vein carries high
! grade gold bearing ore. Major Allen,
OF Quartzburg, has an interest in the
location.
Jack Hendricks came in from Banner
Tuesday night. The big teams loaded
with freight for the Elmira company
were on the More creek summit, and are
over the worst part of the road Mr.
Hendricks says there is not over half
mile of snow ON the Banner road, and
that is the big slide.
Hayden's ground sluice and two box
es were cleaned up last Tuesday night
and by whom is not known. Hayden
says they turned the water on, went at
the clean up in miner like manner, and
from the amount of work done, must
have been at it nearly all night. 1t is
supposed they got away with $500 OF
800.
The first well authenticated case O.
anyone being struck by lightning il
Eastern Washington Territory is record.
ed in recent issue Of the Palouse Ga.
/ zette, which says that Frank McGuir
and Joseph Hentereiter were driving
flash of lightning knocked the former
out of the wagon, and the latter off tn,
scat, Both recovered.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Nearly Drowned.

Walt. Gooding of this place left Ketch-
um yesterday morning for prospect on
Trail creek, driving a four-horse team
and accompanied by four men. Upon
entering Trail creek at the first crossing
the entire outfit was swept down stream
by the current and the passengers lost
all their provisions, cloths, hats, ETC.,
barely escaping with their lives. A por-
ton of the wagon was also carried away
but by accident the horses struck bar
and were saved. persons driving light
rigs up the creek should not venture to
cross the stream until bridges are COP
structed, which will be done by the new
road company Immediately.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Card.
HALEY, Idaho, June "a, 1884.

HALEY, Idaho, June "a, 1884.
In the matter referred to by the Grand
Jury wherewith it is claimed c. II. Furey
collected mileage that he was not en-
titled to, would say said cases WERE
civil cases ONLY, where Messrs. Kings
bury & MCGOWAN were attorneys for
plaintiffs, and has no connection with
the county finances whatever. And If
they are satisfied that l have collected
fees on mileage that was not entitled
to why don't they make Is test case of it,
as they have been requested to do. and
not occupy the valuable time of Grand
Jury Mt the county's expense. II the
Court shows me am not entitled to the
fees collected will refund the amounts.
G. H. FUIEY.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Crazy Patchwork.

Having large assortment Of remnants
and pieces of handsome brocado silks,
satins and velvets, we are putting thom
up in assorted bundles and furnishing
them for Crazy Patchwork" Cushions,
Mats. Tides. &C., &c. PACKAGE No. l.
Is handsome bundle Of exquisite silks.
satins and brocade velvets (all diner
ent). JUST THE THING for the most
SUPERB PATTERN OF FANoY woNx,
Sent postpaid for Sc cents in postal note
or 1-cent stamps. PACKAGE No. 2-Con-
tanning three times as much as package
No 1. Sent postpaid for $l.0O. Those
are all of the VERY FINEST QUALITY and
cannot be equalled at any other silk
works in the U. S. AT THREE TINES QUA
PRICES. They will please any lady.
One order brings dozen more. LAD1DA
MANUAL OF FANCY WORK, with 400 illua-
trations and full Instructions for Nrt1s1io
fancy work, handsomely bound. Pn1t-
paid, SO cts. ORDER NOW. AddrN
RocuHsrIn SILK Co., hoQh =
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
FOUND DEAD
With a Bullet Hole Through His Fore
head.

Several days ago the three Bassett
brothers, who own property in the
Warm Spring Mining District, returned
to Wood River from Nevada. When
they reached Kuna they learned in some
way that man had been found dead
about half mile or mile from Kuna.
They at once went in the direction indi-
Gated and found man as stated, lying
upon the ground among the sage brush,
with bullet hole in the center of his
forehead. Across the dead mans breast
was pinned the following suggestive
placard: "Horse Thief" 1t is supposed
that he had attempted to run off some
stock belonging to freighters, and they
followed him up and shot him on the
spot. The Bassett brothers, as well as
those who directed them to the fatal
spot knew nothing of the circumstances
connected with the killing.
The description given here of the dead
man corresponds to that of John Nc
Coy, who was Held here awhile ago for
stealing stock on Indian creek, but was
discharged for lack of sufficient evil
dence. The deceased was reported to
be about "a years of age, while Mccoy
was much younger. The dead man was
considerably bloated and discolored
and had every appearance OF having
been shot several days before he was
| discovered.
The way of the transgressor is always
days News Miner.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
LOCAL..
tFrom Sundays Daily.l


A gentle rain shower set in Mt 10
O'Clock. eL
Judges "Orange Blossom cigar takes
the works. IS !
The dam at the Philadelphia smelter
bridge was washed ont Friday.
Clam chowder free lunch at Fitzsim-
mons Metropolitan last night. ~.
The Jail has been removed to the lot
.on First avenue East and Second street.
Mr.. Henry Shade, Of volga City,
Iowa, arrived from there last evening
to spend the summer.
Miss Mary Hanlin Of Watcrtown
Mimi, was.a passenger on yesterdays
train. ....,
The report Of gun shot came from
Poverty Flat late in the night but We
we're unable to learn its import. 3
wm. Kruse, the popular Vienna land
lord, came down from that place last
evening and goes to HALEY to- day. r,
BoRN: To the wife OF N. H. Coffin, at
AP.sN., June 2lst, n nine-pound son.
The glad tiding was brought us by Dr.
Hill last evening, and We rejoice with
this parents. dH
Our worthy contemporary, the Idaho
Herald, has changed its day OF publica-
ton to Fridny.d In its last number the
DAILY KEYSTONE is given a compliment
tary notice. Thanks.
Master Albert Holcomb, brother OF
Miss May Holcomb, OF this place, mar
Yowly escaped drowning while crossing
Lost River yesterday and lost blankets,
gun and everything upon his horse.
The riyer was too much for his horse
and both we're swept away by the cur
rent The youny man succeeded in es-
Gaping, however, but on the opposite
side nf tho stream from his horse, and he
was compelled to walk to ketchuIn, 9
good days journey. He arrived here
vt 10 O'clock last night very much ia,
tjQ1led sAE
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
tFrom Wednesdays Daily.l

Unlike in mein the griffin bold,
So Shrewd in ancient lore,
A bird of prey, with wings Of geld,
Did milder regions soar
Until, although the ancient name
Its heritage doth lend,
She won the birth of mortal fame
Its life and love to blend.
And now, like men most fortunate,
Who love, but search for coin,
Hath found another Comstoek great
And brilliancy doth join.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
Richie Comedy.

We dropped in just in time to get the
cream of the Ritchie Comedy Co.'s per-
formance in Metropolitan Hall last
night and were convinced that the com
pany's attractive features are manifold.
After a few comic sketches showing the
superior talent of Mr.. Friedrich Richie
as a comedian, Madame Nelson came on
with her trained pets and entertained
the audience admirably for an hour.
The performance of the educated dogs,
pigeons, parrot and rabbits, are really
fine, showing the highth of instructive
accomplishment. The audience was
good considering the weather, snd to-
night will no doubt be much larger.
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
HILBERT BUTLER.
Particulars Of His FateIDied Of Ex
Ss-@s haustion and Exposure.

The body OF Prof. Gilbert Butler was
found near the Chase concentrating
works, instead Of two miles this side of
Bellevue, a. the report came here Fri
day He Was discovered about r. N.
Thursday and Dr. Brown, the coroner,
was Immediately called to the spot. He !
found It too late for an examination and
left the corpse in charge Of some freight /
Frs TIL Friday morning, when 1t was
kaken to the HALEY Theatre, where in
1he evening coroner's jury returned
the decision that deceased came to his
death by excessive exhaustion and ex-
posure. We clip the following from the
HALEY News Miner of yesterday:
''The deceased was found with his
coat thrown over his face, which was
diaeolored In places. He had been no.
ticed Thursday morning about 10 o'clock
by gentleman passing along that way.
This man states that Mr.. Butler was
elive then. About sundowp a party Of
freighters camped on the bank of the
river, and within about quarter Of o
mile of the spot where the deceased man
was found, started out to find their
stock, when they accidentally came up
on the remains Of the unfortunate man.
And the coroner was notified as soon
thereafter rs possible. G
. Yesterday forenoon the remains were
taken to the undertaker's, at the Thea
txe building, where coroner's jury OF
Idaho weekly keystone. (Ketchum, Idaho) 1884-1884, 1884-06-28
The First Kid in Camp.

The kids fund" was established by
the pioneers of Eagle City, NJ. T.. for
the endowment of the first native Cpur
d'Alener. The fund had just reached
the comfortable sum of $1,000 when it
was appropriated by an enterprising son
of the soil, whose mother had walked
twenty five miles through the snow, in
order to give him birth within the con-
fines of Eagle. The woman was living
with her husband-a freight hand on
the Northern Pacific Road--in cabin
near the main line when she heard Of
the premium.