The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-08
CHAMPION MINES.
Substantial Rumors That Operations Will
Soon be Resumed.

Substantial Rumors That Operations Will
Soon be Resumed.
CHAMPION, Mont, Sept. 6.-There ID very
little change to report in the mining in
dustry in and around Champion during the
past week. It has been matter Of grave
speculation among business men as to the
effect the shutting down of the Champion
plant would have upon the camp. Ger
talnly, there has been lack of any new
or interesting influences calculated to stimu-
late business, and very little disposition has
been shown to widen the field of operations
in mining. or to engage IN new ventures.
However, several properties are pushing de-
velopments, which shows the ability of
this district to exist without the aid of the
Champion. The suspension of work upon
80 many properties has caused the stock
upon the market to become too contracted
to warrant purchases, and too stagnant to
induce ventures. There are substantial
rumors that operations at the Champion
mine will be resumed about the 18th. The
report has inspired hopes of general en-
llvening in the camp. Although there is no
probability of an immediate boom there 10
no question but Champion will In time be
one of the best mining camps in the state.
At the American Ruby the shaft has
reached the depth of $50 feet, proving the
continuity of the vein, and of the ore body
towards the depth. The workings are char
acterized Dy system of regularity, and
under excellent management. This prop
erty ia at present the most active in the
camp and is making fine showing.
The Lion Mining company are crosscut-
ting at 300 feet. excess of water has
been encountered and the work Of draining
will commence at once.
Development work at the Silver Grown
proceeds with its accustomed regularity
proving. The hosting machinery will soon
be placed in position on the ground. The
company have recently changed their stock
from non assessable to an assessable basis.
The treasury of the Keystone company
having become entirely depleted, the en-
ployes of the mine have attached the prop
erty. The delay and trouble occasioned in
consequence might have been entirely OBJ
waited had its stock been made sssessable.
The Morning Star mine resumed opera
tions last week and sinking is in progress.
Resumption of work on the Orc Elmo
company's Sunday lode is expected daily.
The Forest City Mining and Milling
lately incorporated with capitalization of
400. 900 shares at the par value of $500 per
share. Ohio capital backs the enterprise.
The property embraces the Hope and
Charity claims on Dry Cottonwood creek in
Orc Elmo district. 4. G. Pope, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, is the treasurer of this new or
ganization. Messrs, Stackpole, McMahan,
Dougherty and McKinstry are interested in,
and officers of the company.
The Standard Mining company, of st.
Paul, who have secured the Patsywatomie
and Ticonderoga claims on Indian creek,
are rushing development work on the tun-
nels.
The Cyclone Mining company, of Helena,
are also materially advancing the mining
industry Of Indian creek country and bring
ing it to public attention.
Mrs. Robert Reed, one of the pioneers of
Champion, died suddenly last week of in
famation of the bowels. Her remains
were taken to Deer Lodge. The funeral
took place from the Presbyterian church
and was largely attended. The floral
tributes were numerous and beautiful