The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-11
OLD DIAMONDS WEALTH,

Norris of RAttlesnako Bar, Tells of the
Hidden Treasures.
In a communication in the last issue Of
the Neihart Herald, Norris. of Rattlssnake
bar, tells of the wealth of old Confederate
az follows: In the COS Confederate was
discovered with its tributary gulohes on tho
name from cabins built somewhat in the
shape of that jewel. Some of the bars were
very conspicuous in the after days, and
especially Montana bar, lying west Of the
mouth OF Montana Qulch and midway be-
twean Grsenhorn and Montana gulches.
men took away from the bar all the dust it
wat possible to haul. When one considers
the length Of Confederate Rulch, which Ia
ten miles. and the yellow metal extracted
for that distance. Confederate still flow
ing. rains and snow still coming, still
mountain sides. the creek still running
across those veins and still leveling by wear
this land OF promise.
After years of profitable action James
King. of Helena, bought what they SUI
posed was the leavinQs and worked it for a
number Of years. Last years work re-
vealed to his gaze 100000 in three clean
ups, and this year he did not wait, but sold
for 100000. If I would take the trouble
to give the amount of dust it would aston
ish the world. Years ago. high. up near
the pinnaeles of granite, rich veins we're
discovered; disagreement Of partners, want
OF eoouomy and strict attention to busi-
ness. with wages high, living the same,
transportation charges immense and want
OF experience in quartz mining, proved OBJ
stacles which patience was outridden by.
But now that companies are forming and
cheaper methods of reduction are in vogue.
reveals with success by cyanide process the
coming salvation to our prospectors, $3,
to ~ against the present charges of
smelter, mills and samplin0 works. 1t will
be universally welcomed when you see giant
mountains on both sides. ten miles of
placer or strictly ten miles of gold. You
may imagine and arrive at a definite con-
cluslon what vaults of treasure await those
mat enter with hardy bout aud sturdy
blows on steel for that precious yellow met
al in the gold reefs of Confederate gulch.
whose sides are encased in quartz and whose
altitude is 5000 to 5000 feet above sea level
and whose depth will be found containing
inexhaustible supplies of the two D eoious
sisters OF the precious metal. nv reason
for saying SO. my reason tor knowing 80, is
revealed to me by nature. Large bodies are
exposed at the base OF mountains. whose
upper portions perpendicular are gone but
it and others are further in tho mountains
whose height caches l, 800 feat higher. leaves
me no doubt OF the same conclusion of no
bottom. Whenever experts look over this
country, Examine the work done, find out
its value, it's capabilities. 1t will verify the
prospector's faith, second his motions.
Further explorations will reveal TO the gaze
OK our most sanguine men that old Dla.
mond will glitter and sparkle as Of yore
and what rest she has had was no fault Of
her own, OF her worth, her treasures, but
for lack Of appreciation; not realizing the
source from which It comes accounts for
non energy displayed the past years.