, 1884-03-15
News From the Mines.


Frank Reed owns two quartz lodes, one
Of which is the Big Bonanza, assays iOC
ounces to the ton in silver. The other, tho
Lucky Baldwin, is a three foot ledge and
the assayer's returns, which we have seen
shows the rock yields S6O2.29 per ton gold
and S29.lG ounces silAer. This hedge was
discovered in Dream Gulch above Muir
ryville, and was only six inches wide al
thesurface. By sinking fourfeet, however
the width was increased to three feet AS
above stated. Specimens Of the rock can
be seen at the Pioneer Store, with free
| gold sprinkled plentifully over its surface
] About five hundred feet below this ledge,
/ Messrs. Davis Il Laird picked up a 500
\ nugget intersporsed with the quartz Of the
same character as that found In the ledge.
w. J. Shelton has rock which came from
a ledge in this district, the assay Of which
| il in his possession, which yields 100
ounces in gold and 90 ounces in silver.
DR.. Campbell has found very fine quartz
| specimens in his ledge on Eagle Creek a
| short distance below Eagle City. A $1,000
nugget mixed with quartz was picked up
on the Moscor Co.'S. claim.
The "Mother Lode" about six miles
above Eagle, on Pritchard Creek can be
dHCtN lpl holAlt nuIluFtub NI lecls LIT.
Campbell gives the assay OF rock from
this ledge as SlOs0 in gold, and SSJ1
ounces silver.
The "Sutherland" on Beaver Creek, is
rich in silver, and immense quantities OF
ore are in sight. The ledge crops out
from six to eight feet i'm height, in places.
Mr.. Copeland brought from the "Gol-
den Chest, piece Of gold bearing quartz
to VIM. Coles, which was about six inch
es in height and width, and eight inches
long. This was broken in pieces about B
inches square, and these pieces found
ready sale at $500 each, Over teaspoon
full Of pure gold was caught in the news
paper over which the specimen was bro
ken,
Strangers are constantly writing to en-
quire the best time to come TO the mines.
No human being can correctly answer the
conundrum. II one hopes to become es-
tablished in any business first, the time
has alread passed. We have fine stores,
wholesale and retail liquor houses, res
tauants, lodging houses, barber shops,
laundrics, drug stores, shoemaker shops,
lunch stands, hospitals, a saw-mill, shin
gle mill and a score Of other enterprises
either established or on the way. 10 be
first in anything, is to make money, but
it would be difficult to get any enterprise
on the ground without finding a compe-
town lots is pretty well monOpollzed by
energetic enterprising men who were here
at the start and who possess every posi-.
ble advantage over a new conner. The
rush began about the middle Of January,
as soon rs the Trout Creek trail was COM
pleted, and all who came brought little
money, and were eager for Investments.
Plenty Of money is being made every day
however, in town lot speculations, and
understandings ha L1,a
double any reasonable amount Of capital
within the next sixty days. Mining
claims are bought and sold every hour Of
the day. II is positively too late to come
with a hope Of discovering claim on
Eagle or Pritchard creeks or their tributa-
ries, although prospectOrs are finding
much over ground. There are prospect
Ors enough scattered through the hills at
present TO locate every foot Of unOccupied
ground. The claims which are located
twice and three times are far more numer-
Gus than whscfi have not been located at
all. To purchase claim, unprospected,
enc should come at once. For Chains are
developed or prOspected even to limited
extent, and those who have taken chances
with the district. The facts that hundreds
Of men stand ready TO buy mining ground
on these terms, proves the confidence
which prevails regarding the diggings.
AAG hNIAAl VI nAAo" II LOl ltAIlN so great
as has hecn represented, but is sufficient
to interfere with prospecting. large
numbers Of people have come 10 the
mines, become discouraged, and returned
to their homes. The snow renders IL inn
possibletO to do anything, and the Avoca-
tiOns which pay well are caUEisd on by
men who thoroughly understand their
business. Notwithstanding these facts,
the numbers Of men who come in great.
4 . 4. L.
ever were any inducements to Justify q
rush Of people or mining excitement
those inducements are as great as ever be-
fore. 1t willspOt be known whether the
mines are rich until next summer, and
possibly not for year. Those who wait
until that time, had better not come at all,
unless their intention is at work for wages
or invest heavily in mines or business
enterprises. To men who are bound TO
come to the Occur d'Alene region, we
would say II you have some capital and
are willing 10 take chances come at once.
II you want to work for good wages in
order to be looking out for something
good, come now, but II you have q good
business, and are not so seriously afflicted
with the gold fever that you cannot attend
10 business, stay at home. One man will
come and get rich, the nintyand nine will
go home peniless,
Among lne many proofs OF tne richness
Of our mines, the following Is worthy Of
mention. W. T. Stillwell, gentleman
well posted concerning mines, bonded a
mine last fall, prOspocted it, and has recent
ly purchased. He has invested Sll 500 in
mining property on Pritchard creek, and
expects to make still heavier purchases at
an early day. He has seen three ounces
per day taken out to the man, and knows
Of mines that have paid better. Mr.. Still
well occupies prominent position i'm the
community, and Whatever he says can be
accepted as a fact.
1t is estimated that one thousand
buildings are in process Of construction in
the mining district. Every man who will
work finds ready employment at from
$500 to $500 per day. There il any abun-
dance Of small rigid timber suitable for
log houses, and the sound OF axes and
falling trees Can be heard In every gulch,
and from every hill side. Cabins are cost
ing from $3.50 to $1,000, every log delivered
on the ground being worth $500. Lum-
Der whipsawed, is worth $3.50 a thousand
and finds ready sale. Shakes are $500
l.. /. 1 a. 4. II. 4.