The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-11
Prosperity in All Branches Of Bust
ness in the Greatest Mining
Camp.
The Champion Mine Will Be Re-
Incorporated and Placed Under
New Management.
Low Water In Silver Bow Creek Causes a
Shut Down Of the Parrot
SmeIter.

DUTTEs aug 0.-lCpvCldIs lilo ooAoA-
tions of general business have changed but
very little during the past week, the ad-
vance which was inaugurated by the rise in
silver and copper having steadily contin-
ued. The week closes with every interest
in better shape than it had ever been before
and with visible maRks of prosperity grow
ing palmer with the passage Of every day.
Not only are the mines adding to their ia
cilities for production in every way, but
the infection has spread to the city and is
easily apparent in every line OF business.
Especially is this true in the matter of new
buildings, both business blocks and resi-
dences, that may be seen going up along
every street. One firm has commenced the
erection of fifty new dwellings during the
week and another has nearly an equal num-
Der in contemplation. The same marked
development is being shown in every line
of business and prosperity appears to be
the order of the day for this camp.
Among more important improvements
now in progress are those upon the new
shaft of the Boston d Montana Copper
company near Meaderviile. The sinking of
of the shaft is being pushed with all posi-
BILE rapiditv and at the same time the new
hoist is going up with almost miraculous
speed. A new engine of immense proper
tions has been ordered and will be on the
ground as soon as the remainder of the
the work has beAn completed. The three
steel boilers ordered to form portion of
this plant will arrive in a few days and will
be put in place and everything arranged so
that nothing will be left to be done after
the arrival Of the engine but to connect it
and start up. This shaft is situated in one
Of the richest portions Of the camp and SO
certain are the owners az to it's outcome that
.:hey do not hesitate at this great expense
ven when the mine has only commenced
lowing of what it is made.
Water has run SO low in Silver Bow creek
hat it is causing the smelters along its
banks great deal of annoyance. The
Parrot has been obliged to close down for a
short season and will put in the time OF
rest making SO long needed improvements,
both in mine and smetter. The timber in
the old shaft will be taken out as far down
"a the 200 foot level and will be replaced by
a much heavier grade throughout. The
work of development will be pushed in
every compartment of the mine and it will
be put in condition to tnrn out greatly
increased quantity of ore when started up
The smelter will also be given thorough
duoe the increased output of thu
of will be beneficial and will re-
suit in gain to the company
Among the good properties that have beer
brought to the front by the happy condition
Of the metal market, is the Star of tn,
West. The Colorado company has taken i
in hand and a new hoist is new in process
Of erection. The mine is known to hold
good quantity Of ore, that fact having beef
demonstrated when it was run by Hoa
Bros. under lease. They were obliged t.
with the developments contemplated, and
consequently, never knew the full value o
the property. Under the new manage
ment two shafts will be sunk at once to
proper depth for development, and cross
outing will follow until the mine is thor
oughly opened.
An opening of q raise between the 100 anl
800 of the Anaconda has assisted very ma
terially in the ventilation of that and tn
St, Lawrence mineo. Under the improved
conditions both properties are rapidly be
ing returned to their condition before thu
fire. Some ore is being taken from the st
fore the Anaconda is in a sit
The vein in the Exemption claim II
Horse canyon has been cut at distance OF
$50 feet from the mouth Of the tunnel, and
as soon q station can BE- cut, sinking will
eight feet in width at the face of the tun'
mel, but It's pay streak is much narrower
II il thought that the rock will rapidly
grow in value az the shaft descends, and itt
owners are confident they now have a good
thing in sight.
A new boiler is being placed in the Alden
shaft in Dublin gulch. This shaft is now
down 22O feet, and q contract has just been
let to sink it an additional fifty feet, when
the mine will be opened on a much larger
scale. Similar improvements are being
made upon a great many of the smaller
properties about the camp, giving the camp
look of prosperity that must been seen to
be appreciated.