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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
FIGURES THAT SPEAK.
A Statistical Review of One Ore Pro.
ducer of Ketchum.

It is often difficult to obtain act
ual statistics on the entire yield OF
mines, and we are indebted to the
labors Of Isaac I. Lewis, superin-
tendent, who kindly furnished us
the appended statistical review of
the Elkhorn mine as demonstra-
ton of surface" mining on mod
crate capital. The total amount
expended in purchasing and pros
pecting the ground previous to 1882
didd not exceed $4,000, while the
net profit over and above all such
expenditure in addition to the cost
of extracting and marketing ores
has amounted to about fifty per
cent of the gross product:
Gross value of ore in silver and
lead at market value, at time of
selling, produced by the Elkhorn
mine near Ketchum, owned by
Hauser, Hale, Hotter & Lewis:
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
PERSONALS,
system.

Peter Gray, of the Warrior mine
on Warm Springs creek, was down
taking in the town on St. Patrick
day.
George M. Metzler left on last
Saturdays train on a visit to Iowa
He expects to return about the LIST
of April.
Judge James H. Beatty of HALEY
came upon Fridays train on pro-
fessional business and returned the
same day.
F. J. McGinness, deputy internal
revenue collector for The Idaho dis
trict, was in Ketchum during the
week on official business.
Fred. w. Gooding left on Mon
days train for Toponis to place a
band of three thousand sheep on
his ranch, near that place.
10. Swift, superintendent of the
Carrie Leonard mine, came up from
HALEY on Tuesday and left the fol-
lowing day per stage for Smoky.
Daniel Nicholas, of Greenhorn
gulch, spent last Monday in town.
He and his brother, John Nicholas,
have lease on he Mills mine at
that place. as saz 1~ @
P. A. McPhee of Haley, and at
present deputy under Sheriff Kin
ney, has been appointed by U. S.
Marshal Baird deputy marshal for
Alturas county.
Dr.. w. w. Dobbins arrived in
town on Thursday from Germania
Basin. He reports all the mines in
the Basin taking out plenty of ore
and in hourishing condition.
Gardner G.. Adams, one of the
first settlers and genuine pioneers
of the Sawtooth country, is spend
ing few days in town. He has
great confidence in the ultimate res
direction Of that once famous dis
trict.
Josep Pinkham, who has been
spending most of the time in Boise
City during the winter, returned
last Wednesday. Joe is an old
timer on the river, and his many
friends extend to him a hearty
welcome.
B. F. Bynum, of Gimlet, the COM
ing county seat of Greenhorn coun-
tv, was on a visit to Ketchum last
Frank is now the self
constituted mayor of the place, but
who knows but what he may be
a probate judge or some other high
salaried official.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Our Resources.

After the proverbial "boom" has
reverted to the actual resources OF
a new district the question is some
times asked by those unacquainted
with the latent energies of such a
mining camp, "What keeps it up?"
To the uninitiated traveller or casual
tourist there is often little evidence
of the actual industries which con-
tribute to the support of the aver
age mining town, and in most cases
he would find tedious roundup
of the hills the only effectual means
of throwing any light on the SUBJ
ject. The mines tributary to Ketch-
UNI range in distance from three to
sixty miles, including a far greater
number of valued and promising
claims, and covering a much larger
extent of country than can be
claimed by any other point in Ida
no Territory. From them we have
received generous support and
expect still grander results. In the
few instances in which outside cap
ital has interested itself in our
mountains of mineral wealth, the
experiment has been universally
successful. By capital we do not
mean two or three hundred dollars
and a tenderfoot superintendent.
No ground where MINING was neces-
sary has ever been rich enough to
enhance either the wealth of it's
stockholders or the reputation of
the country under such a restricted
combination, although we must adj
nit that in some cases it has been
only necessary to sack up the ore
and haul it away. In the absence
of greater capital, good practical
mining experience succeeds in this
country, but in mining as in all
things else the yield is generally in
proportion to the invested capital.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

been made in the True Friend mine
located in the vicinity of the Tri-
umph group of mines. The ore is
OF fine grade and improving as
work progresses.
The Fairview mine at Smoky is
reported to have a twe-foot vein Of
high-grade ore in the face of the
drift now being run, the ore assay
ing III ounces silver, and improv-
ing in richness as the drift is adj
vanced. The depth attained from
the surface is now about $50 feet.
1t is said the lessees of the Yankee
Blade mine at Boulder have eight
hundred sacks of irst-class ore in
their ore house awaiting shipment
as soon as the roads are in condi-
ton for hauling.
Reports from the Ophir mine
state that the fine ore body discov-
cred during the winter still holds
out as strong as ever, and large
shipments will be made as soon as
it is practicable.
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A Woman'5 Discovery.

..Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that TOO by ladvin this coun-
ty. Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she witt;stood its So
verest test. but her vital organs were I'M
dermined aud death seemed imminent.
For three months she con2hed necessarily
and could not sleep. She bought of Us q
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was SO much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all night
and with one bottle has been miraculOusly
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. "
Thus write w. c. Hamrick & Co., of
Shelby, N. C.-Get free trial bottle ut
Steward Bros. drug store.
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That Pool.

The "stygian" pool which has its
existence between east and west
Ketchum, and apparently the water
shed thereof, does not seem to di-
minish much during the late thaw-
ing weather, and in attempting to
cross it soundings will soon indi-
cate from ''knee deep" to ''no bot
TOM" This is not the worst of it {:
if the snow levees surrounding the
pool are not removed or an outlet
made to the placid waters of Wood
river, the buildings on two of the
most populous blocks in the town
may be submerged, and if such
should be the case it would be
nearly what the name of the pool.
in a general way, signifies. The
KEYSTONE kindly suggests to it's
neighbors to beware Of the impend-
ing danger and take time by the
fOrelOck.
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Republican Convention.

The Republican Central Com
mittee Of Alturas county met at
HALEY on Thursday last and Sc
lected the following named persons
as delegates to attend a territorial
convention to be held at Boise City
on the I'd day of May 1888, for the
purpose of nominating two dele
gates to attend the National Con-
vention, to be held at Chicago on
the 10Th day Of June 1888, viz !:
T. W. Gillette, Joseph Pinkham,
Ketchum; George H. Roberts, C.
J. Johnston, H. z. Burkhart, J. P.
Campbell, E. B. Lemon, HALEY;
. Anderson, J. H. Harrison,
Bellevue, and - King of Sho-
ShOnp
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The Salmon River Bridge.

Now that Thomas L. Kimball has
been appointed general manager of
the U. P. R. R. company, it would
be we'll enough for our citizens to
confer with him in regard to the
construction of the bridge across
the Salmon river on the proposed
road to Sheep mountain. They
will find him man of very few
words, full Of business, and with
but little red tape. Since the SUBJ
ject has been under consideration
for sometime past there is no doubt
but what the railroad company will
contribute the necessary funds for
the purpose. if proper representa-
tons are made, and timely efforts
exerted
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Trials and Triumnhs.

The party that went to HALEY
with the coordination team" to
attend the dance at the Alturas
hotel, last week, had quite serious
time getting home. The combina-
ton team required a combination
of forces to manage it, Sc superin-
tendent, conductor and engineer
were duly appointed for that pur-
pose. When the party was ready
to start for home in the "wee sma
hours anent the twap" the engineer
was missing and diligent search
failed to discover his whereabouts.
He was looked for in every unlikely
place, but no one thought of look
ing for him where he very naturally
would beat a hotel sound asleep
in bed. The superintendent and
conductor finally decided to start
without the engineer, but thought
the combination team would be too
much for their inexperienced driv-
ing, SO they had one span of fiery
steeds hitched inafront of the sleigh,
where they belonged, and the other
span hitched on behind. They
started in good order, but they
won't tell how many times they
got out of the road between HALEY
and Ketchum. But "alls we'll that
ends well" and they arrived home
about six o'clock. There was but
one thing to mar their contentment
besides little natural anxiety
as to the fate of the engineer--and
that was the discovery when they
reached Ketchum that there was
but one horse tied behind, when
there should have been two. But no
one felt sufficient solicitude about
the missing equine to go back to
look for him, and about two hours
later he trotted into town like the
historical sheep of Little Bo Peep"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
IDAHO NEWS,

l
Shoshone Journal: For some
time past a wild man has inhabi.
ted cave below the Great Shoshone
Falls, but what his name is O,
where from is unknown. He evi.
IDENTIFY subsists on fish, and at night
he is said to roam on the silent
and rugged cliffs with Ratchet in
hand. One Of his vagaries is that
he has discovered a mermaid in the
mists of the Falls. Mr.. A. S. Senter
came up from there Tuesday where
his family are remaining at present
and gave later information of this
eccentric and evidently insane man,
and on Friday constable Joe White
went to bring him before the Pro-
bate Judge for examination.
The wild man above referred to
has been captured and brought to
Haley for examination on charge
of lunacy. His name is known as
Jeff Brandon, and is no doubt crazy
DIS well as Win.
Range and Valley: John Mason,
who so successfully delivered the
heavy Alturas mill machinery at
Rocky Bar, came down from Ketch-
urn this week, and will hereafter
hold the ribbons ON one of the sta
ges between Mountain Home and
the Bar.
Avalanche: We may safely say
that winter is over, at least in the
valleys, and that all fears for the
safety of stock are now allayed. In
looking over the losses during the
winter in this county, we are pleased
to announce that it is not more
than we sustain during our mildest
winters. No cattle and horses
have died, except such as would
have succumbed under the most
favorable circumstances.
Capt. F. Settle died at Rocky
Bar, Alturas county, Saturday,
March 18th, of paralysis. He was
struck down suddenly and died
without struggle, passing away
peacefully in a moment of time, as
it were.
Blackfoot News: An applicant
for the position of teacher in a
school in the Rexburg country was
refused on the grounds that the
Mormons would not patronize a
gentle teacher. Between a gentle
teacher and no school they make
the choice of no school. Shame.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

Wesee that the HALEY Times pub
fishes an exhaustive list of Haley
ore producers, even with such COM
pleteness as to reach right into the
heart of Ketchum and snatch out
big mines with amazing GOODNESS.
For instance it mentions the Elk
horn. and the fact of the matter is
that while we admit it's statement
that that property is just thirteen
miles north Of Haley, we must
also say that it is two miles east of
Ketchum, and that out of 100000
worth of ore extracted from it, just
$11O0 worth, or about one one
thousandth of its yield has been
shipped to HALEY, as shown BY the
official report of its superintendent.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Roundabout Telegraphing.

= A letter received by Capt. Baxter
from his wife, dated Boston, March
14th, states that during the late
terrific storm in that vicinity all
telegraphic communication between
Boston and New York was cut off,
and in order to transact Geographic
business between those cities during
the obstruction they were obliged
to cable dispatches from Boston to
London, from thence to New York
and back again to London, and from
there again to Boston. This was
the only mode of communicating
by telegraph for several days.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
union Pacific General Manager.

Thomas L. Kimball has been ap-
pointed acting general manager Of
the Union Pacific railroad system.
It is generally conceded that he
will be appointed permanently to
the position by the directors of the
company at their next annual meet
ing. Mr.. Kimball is the ablest man
on the Union Pacific staff, and his
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Total gross product :. =. .... 1887 200
Respectfully,
r EyVYc C,,,@

1. 1. LIZ W Id, Cupt.
During the past two years the
Elkhorn has been worked by lesees
on a rather limited scale, the COM
pany of owners meanwhile laying
it's plans for further and greater de-
velopment, and as result of such
plans a contract was let last De-
cember to extend and complete a
deep tunnel begun for the purposes
of development sometime previous.
1t is known as the keystone tun-
mel, and, it is calculated, will have
to be extended to a distance Of
about 1900 feet from it's mouth be-
fore intersecting the ledge. When
completed it will open the mine at
a depth of several hundred feet be-
low all workings, and supply a
drainage to far greater extent of
albearing ground than is in
cluded in all the surface workings.
The tunnel is being vigorously
pushed ahead, and grand results
are looked for upon it's completion.
Every attempt at deep mining in
the Wood River country has been
a successful demonstration that our
mines are not confined to surface
diggings, and unless the Elkhorn
is rare exception to the rule its
greatest riches are yet to be uncov-
cred. Like many properties of this
region that have yielded reat for
tunes on the surface and required
capital for further development,
the Elkhorn Notwithstanding it's
product of a million dollars, can be
termed little more than prospect.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
TICKETS will he sold at the Ketch.

TICKETS will he sold at the Ketch-
UNI depot to Denver and return for
$685. to those wishing to attend
the Cattlemen's convention COM
mencing March 26th, good going
until March 28th, and on returning
good until April 9Th. Also to Salt
Lake City and return for SIT IS,
on sale March 9th, good returning
until April Sd, for those wishing to
attend the performance of Booth
and Barrett.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

Music hath charms to soothe
The savage breast" If you don't
ltIieve it, Just listen to little five
vesr-old BERTHE West as he marches
up the sidewalk playing "home,
ssee, home" on his harmonica. He
may not be as great a musical prod
icy as Joseph Hoffman, but he
Plays remarkably well for such a
little chan.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

long experience with the railroad
business of the company makes
him well fitted for the responsible
duties His appointment will be
hailed with general satisfaction by
the people living in the frontier
divisions of the company's railroad
cuctopo
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Commissioner of tho Land Office.

Strother NJ. Stockslager Of Indi-
ana has been appointed commits
sioner Of the general land Office,
and Thomas A. Anderson of Iowa
to be assistant commissioner. Mr..
Stockslager is brother of the pres
ent receiver of the land office at
HALEY. and was assistant of the
land Office under historic commits
sioner Sparks.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The BEST SALvE ia the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheuH,, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilbIains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale By Steward Bros.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifles: IL can recommend Electric Bit
tiers IS the very best remedy. Every bot
tie sold has given relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
of Rheumatism Of 10 years. standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist, BellvilIe. OHIO,
afirms: '.1he best selling medicine have
ever handled in my 30 years experience,
is Electric Bitters." Thousands OF Others
have added their testimony, 80 that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only half dollar bottle ct
Steward Bros. drug store.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

ore livery men are getting their
.,,Sts oyerhauled and reprinted in
' s.1sr 10 be in readiness for the
s'miug season. From present ap-
ssa their vehicles will soon
I brought into requisition.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

NEssRs. CoMsTOCK e. CLARK are
having a fine cornice put on the
brick building occupied by them as
ss.Ore. 1t is made of galvanized
iron. The building will present a
handsome appearance with the cor
nira affixed
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

QUITE delegation of Ketchum
people went down to Haley last
Monday evening to attend the St.
Patrick's ball, given at the Mer-
chants Hotel. They report having
had an enjoyable time. Among
those who went were Mr.. and Mrs.
Judge, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. Cowley, Mr.. J. G. Rumscy
and Miss Lillian Pinkham.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

NrssRs. CLEMENS & BARNES have
,urcbased the saloon business of
Caste & Sullivan, and their place
will be hereafter known as the
Fashion" Don't forget the name
and the boys will not forget you.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

rur Palace Restaurant has been
Undergoing thorough repairs dur
rr the present week. 1t is under
'o'Od il will be reopened for the
ra,rOnage of the public in a short
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

r. HrApR1cK has been engaged
b. w. the week painting and re-
dalns ; the Palace restaurant. The
pm" % neatly executed.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

o,r T T, OSBORN will hold the
i his, monthly Episcopal service
isS T';on Church tomorrow, morn
d ID, v and evening, at the usual hours.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

FRED KING, who has been en-
pOyed at Ophir, was taken sick
With lead poison and started to
come to town last Thursday but
vas too weak to make the trip, and
was obliged to stop on the way. A
conveyance was sent after him
which brought him in on Thursday
night and he is now under medical
tIestment.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

''p'D' ,o.souerade ball that was to ,
Tar maI st shoshone on the 23d
uks pla n'o0stponed until April 9th.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

u,purrERs has broken the road
w. w.t. Fork, and his ore teams are
y W. hauling ore on wagons from
nv' vor,h Star mine to the smelter.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

wv Gp1swoLD and the pupils
Ps s ,oom have been very busy
in BIS is, the the past week with their
dul '.hlv examinations.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

,rrrounding mining camps
The ELL ~ represented in town on
we're e's, rm day, and many wore
J" -oon ribbon.
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Prices reasonable and all work guaranteed.

Aa ne S Se Axm a a sec rn Sss.:
ME SS'ssss:ssss's is - diabetes S1'ss's
a k4zE EAa Nervous Debility, 6permatorrhea,
i0#{ Seminal Looees. sexual Me-
49, Hn cay, Failing Memory, Weak Eyes,
s SKIN p 8. syyphi jiH Esnpt,ons.
Hair Failing, Done Paine. sweh-
Of Mereary, Kidneys and Bladder Trouble..
weak Back, Burning Urine, Gonorrhea, elect 6tEto-
ture-prompt relief and cure for life.
Ion. free from sallowness, frecklea, eiAcknee0as
eruptons etc. brilliant eyes and perfeee health. en-
be had. When It isinconvenient to come t0 the Gs
by describing your disease, on receipt OF ~, ne0s'
cine win be sent you free from Ge1e, % suit the $50.
~ Kearny street, 1a1 FRANCHISES
4 GENTS WANTED TO Canvass for Adves.
"A tisins Patronage. 4 small amount OF
VoFk done with tact aud intelligence may psv..
duce oonsiders Bile income. AGentsearn seveSeA
hundrad dollarsin commissionsin astnSie season.
and incur NO personal responsaoahty. 6nQun
nd fhe nearest ne wspaperodaes and leaxnthae eofs
q the best known and best equipped oNeesSe1.
Menk for placing advertisements In neWspePeSU
erd nonvivine 10 advertisers the tnfoEmAeaoa
@h;eh thav reouire in order 70 make their lnveeee
mente vieely and psoatAbly. 4en otgooo %.
dreos or women, II we'll informed and pracueAls
mavohtain authority solicit dvertasint pa eOl'
- for ~. Apply BY lettar TO- GEO. r: n0v1Ib
Zoo, Newspaper Advertising Bureau 10 6psvce
st., New York, and 1pll particulars WI eessnA
by JstuxQ maj. :.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

HE ketchum sampler is kept
qu''e busy at present sampling
0'es which are coming in from the
mines. The season will soon begin
nash the supply will be increased,
ana Inc spacious ore bins of the P.
= l. Co. will be needed as places of
uepOslt, provided the substantial
i 'aa q be soon again offered
By The Company.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

G, LEWIS has received
Dr. a. ~ natter, and is prepared to
vaccine lns, 'DT all who may desire his
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

lT' IN Bros. received 1000
srsF " nsIl paper yesterday. More
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

n,v's New York quota
lssr 6isl,sr 94a; Lead, Us 123;
k0nS A1c
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

Gillette & Evans have as fine stock
Of Pants and Oils as can be found on
Wood River, and their prices very tow.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

8 STEWARD Bios. will receive this
month, 5000 rolls of wall paper,
comprising all the latest patterns.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

E'Pp'' cot wagon OF the season
la .s,, at on our streets last Tues
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Transact a general banking business in
all its branches.
Interest paid on Time Deposits.
Cities of the United States
Sell Exchange on the principal cities of
Great Britain, Ireland, Switzerland, France,
Belgium, Holland, Norway Sweded, Den
mark, Italy, Russia Germany and Austria
Collections made with prompt returns at
lowest rates.
Certificates of deposits issued payable on
demand.
Accounts solicited.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

Buy the very best Coal Oil at Gillette
s Eyans's
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-03-24

lAE Peoples Bible Glass" is the
m na.lle OF new organization that
S ,a'ets IN the old school house every
s suAuay at 10 o'clock A. N. The
N.Y. Is impartial research Of Bib
n ,.al truths, and will doubtless
i r.T:e OF great interest to those
, Nv. TO attend. We understand
- 3' general invitation is extended
subject ''''S''u ~ VAC