Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-11-26
Mining Items.
TO CHANGE THE MINING LAW

spent most OF yesterOay Win Illus Iofk-
hill and number of miners hereabouts,
obtaining their views and suggestions
regarding changes in the mining laws
Of the state, to be advocated by him for
adoption. He informs the Times that
he has been doing considerable pros
pecting in the southern Hills, and
knows that that country has been in
jured to great extent by professional
prospectors." who have located in
numerous instances, a large number of
claims, and who never do their work
nor any development work, but simply
hold the claims by relocating them
every year. Mr.. Thornby states that
legitimate miners or companies are kept
out by such practices, and he purposes
to obviate this il possible. The same
condition Of things exists to large ex-
tent In this section, and IL il. important
that the laws be revised for the protec-
tion of honest miners. Mr.. Thornby is
anxious to obtain an expression of those
interested upon the important questions,
so he can act intelligently. Times.
BLACK HILLS MINING CONGRESS.
The Times urges the newspapers and
those interested in the mining industry Of
the Black Hills, to work up sentiment
around among the residents of the vari-
ous mining districts to meet at an early
date and discuss the advisability Of revis-
ing the state mining laws at the coming
session Of the legislature. come to an un-
derstanding in the matter and select sew
eral delegates to attend Black Hills
mining congress, 10 be held in this city
on Thursday, December 10. Let the
delegates be representative men, and
have an accurate knowledge OF the
wishes of their constituents. On the
occasion Of this proposed congress, all
the members elect of the legislature
from the Fills will be present, and
many o! the leading mining lawyers of
the country. Let there be a rousing
good convention of the legitimate
miners of the country, and we feel as
sured great benefit will result. The
laws need revision, and there is no more
opportune time than now to accomplish
what we need. The congress will be
entirely non-political and non partisan,
held in the interests of all miners and
districts.
All Black Hills papers are requested
TO advocate attending this congress by
several representatives Of each district
in the country. We suggest that meet
ings be held at convenient places, not
later than during the second week Of
December, for an interchange of opin-
ions and selection of delegates. Re-
member the date, Thursday, December
10, 1892. Times.
THE HAYWARD CIRCUIT LEASE.
From DIR. q. A. Siddons OF Hermosa.
one Of the stock. holders in the original
company, the Republican learns GONE
further details OF this important mining
transaction. The property, silver
group located at Hayward. miles west
Of Hermosa in the edge of Pennington
county, now has tunnel in over 100
feet and also shaft of some depth. BY
the bond, Charles Wall Of Spokane and
his associates lease the mine for
eighteen months, agreeing to furnish
necessary machinery to develop the
mine and TO pay on the expiration of
the term $4,000, or forfeit all improve
ments and machinery nut in. 1t is be-
lieved that this excellent prospect will
prove bonanza to the lesses, whose
term expires about May lst, ls94.-Re-
publican.
THE NEW CAMP OF KEYSTONE.
| Everything is moving along prosper
ously at Keystone the new refractory
gold camp on Battle creek. The roof of
the mill is now nearly completed aud a
few more favorable days will see the
building fully enclosed. The work of
grading the site for the hosting works
is being pushed vigorously and the
work Of mounting the machinery will
begin at an early date. As soon as
the rock terrace upon which the hoist
is to be placed is completed. blasting
will begin upon the working tunnel.
Major Simmons hopes to begin con-
centrating ore soon after January lst
Meanwhile the town thrives and grows.
Reeds new hotel is nearing comp elton
and another hotel building is under
way. Keystone cast 80 votes at the late
election and her population is constant.
ly increasing. Republican.
/ cHILps REPLIES.
Superintendent Childs has given out
the following notes commenting on
Captain Thomas report of the Harney
Peak Co.'S properties:
Having been requested by the board
to read over Captain Thomas's report
and check any differences of opinion I
...y have. hereby sabmit the follow
ing:
''OR page 6, Captain Thomas speaks ol
some Of the ores in the Harney Peak
district being thickly impregnated with
black spots which are not tin, and in
Inmates that we are likely to be deceived
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