The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1889-01-24
A NEW IDAHO BONANZA
VALUABLE MINES DISCOVERED IN
THE PEND d'ORElLLE.
Bonded BY Phfllpsburs and Helena
Capitalists for &16j,0 900 Eight
Claims In All-Other Particulars
Of the Find, Etc.

Idaho has added another group of mines, con-
tanning large deposits of ore, to it's growing list
of mammoth ore bodies This as yet new coun-
try is a marvel, and some of the ore bodies
found continue to be wonders to the mining
world. We propose to give our readers some
points on one of the latest finds. As our inform
ant is well known and reliable it stamps the
stat ements as authentic.
A few weeks since Angus A, Mcdonald of
Philipsburg. being in Helena. was informed that
Mr.. Cunningham had mentioned that party
of prospectors had made some discoveries near
the Pend d'Oreille lake that would be heard
from in the future. Mr.. Mcdonald, being in
terested in mines and always on the lookout for
good properties, interviewed Cunningham and
was Impressed with the idea of making trip to
the mines and an. individual inspection. Con-
sultation was had with Messrs. Hugh McQuade
and J. M. Chadburne, of Helena-both gentle
men being interested in mines. The result of
the consultation was that all three concluded to
give the property a personal examination and
started for the new country.
The mines are situated in Idaho territory,
Kootena county, q miles southwest from
Hope, a small town on the Northern Pacific
railroad, and on the Pend d'Oreille Lake. From
the lake the distance to the mines is five miles,
on the west fork of Gold Creek. which empties
into the lake at the well known Lime Kilns.
These mines were located b. party Of prospec-
tors five in number, named Simon P. Donnelly,
F. A. Weber, W. A. P. Bell A. NJ. Chamberlain,
and Peter Steinmetz. 1t took but a very short
time for Mr. Mcdonald end party to become inn
pressed with the fact that the property was a
valuable one, and that it far exceeded their ex-
pectations. The owners were interviewed and
negotiations commenced towards the ultimate
acquisition of the property. The result was, the
entire property was bonded comprising some
eight locations, for $165GG0 Mr.. Mcdonald says
the bond was made after an examination, not
only by himself, but by both the gentlemen ac-
companying him. The vein is a true fssure and
the formation slate and quartzite As yet no
walls have been developed and comparatively
little work done. Under direction of Mr.. Nc
Donald cuts were made to ascertain it walls
were in sight. In the lower cut the ore was
found to be &c feet wide across the ledge. The
next cut was above and on the raise of the hill.
Ore was found to be Il to 20 feet wide and no
sign Of walls. general average sample of ore
taken by Mr.. Mcdonald across the vein for dis
tance cf Is to 100 feet assayed p ounces silver
free milling ore.
Allan McDonel, late foreman of the West Gran
tie company. and Jos. Sorcnson made a trip to
these mines and their average assay was 81 ozs.
The expense of mining ton of this ore is not
over 50 cents. mill could reduce the at
cost per ton of not over $3.50, wood being in
abundance. 1t is estimated that there are 600
cords to the acre and sufficient to last until
doomsday. The water supply for power pur-
poses is plentiful. If water should make its ap
pearance in the mines it can be easily handled or
drained by the working tunnels. Mr. Mcdonald
estimates that there is enough pay-ore in sight to
run 100-stamp mill and keep going continually
for year. He coldly affirms that there is 1OO,-
900 tons of ore in sight, and as he has had con-
siderable experience in mines we have no reason
to doubt the truth OF the assertion. lie further
says mill can be constructed at tie mouth Of
the mine and ore run into the bins from both
sides of the creek. The canyon at this place is
some 400 feet wide and precipitous. The main
| mine extends across the canyon and cuts the
country through various leads or lodes. THIS is
another evidence that this mammoth vein, or
Comstock Of the sreat Cpur dAlene mountains,
is destined to be wonderful producer. The
main mine is called the Chloride but it is in fact
huge deposit of free-lnillng silver-bearing ore
with very little arsenic.
The company is organized, out will not be in
corporated, stocked, or placed on the market,
until sufficient developments have been made to
get more thorough estimate OF the extent OF the
value of the mines, The organizers are all we'll
known gentlemen-men of capital and who can
command capital in any legitimate mining
operation. The name of the new company Will
be the Silver Mountain company, and the parties
interested in the organization are Jas. Wardner,
of Spokane Falls, one of the pioneers of the
C9ur d'Alene; Mr.. Goldsmith, of Portland, Ore.
prominent capitalist; Hon. Martin Maginnis,
Chas K. Wells, Hugh McQuade and J. NJ. Chad
burne, of Helena; J. K. Pardee and Angus A.
Mcdonald of Philipsburg. Montana.
Allan McDonel has been appointed charge
d'affairs of the mines and has left for the scene
of his labors. Several miners and timbermen
accompanied him. Supplies are going in from
Hope, and ere this, work has been commenced
We hope from time to time to give readers
reports from the Silver Mountain and congratu-
late the promoters on their f1atteriDg prospects
The Parsonage Entertainment.
Theme will be sociable given by the Ladies'
Aid society at the parsonage on Friday evening,
January 25. A literary programme has been pro-
vided A cordial invitation is extended to all to
be present at the entertainment, which COM
mences at 1880 sharp, and to participate IN the
oyster supper immediately afterwards The fol-
lowing is the programmes:
Prayer. .......................Eev Rev. G. W. Jenkins
Solo and chorus, God Bless the Helping
Hands, Miss Green
Select Reading Miss Jones Quiltin '......
........... Mrs. T. n. Brown
Defamation n..................G George Burks
Solo, 20, Lace di Quest Anima,". ".............
Mrs. L. J. Baker
Recitation, AN Old Woman's Complaint"
Clara McDonei
Declaration, Asleep at the Switch," ".......
ueOE6e hoUe1eS
Solo and Chorus, "Old Musicians Earp,"....
Nellie Jenkins
Declaration, Doing Good" Alice Berthude
Song, "Old Mother Hubbard" d,"............. Choir