The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-02-08
FROM EElTERVILLE
CONCERNING MR.. LETTERS
WORK
He nas Been Untiring in His Efforts
tO Build up the PrOperty-His sue
cessOr. Cabt. Trerise, is an Able NJ
ing Man.

l-IO those who were not
closely allied with the management at
Leiterville, the resignation of 7. Ben
ton Letter as general manager of the
company, which took effect on Febru-
airy lst. came like thunderbolt out of
clear sky. To his more intimate |
friends it was expected and was receiv
ed more with regret than surprise; a
regret that the genial, attiab bic, gener-
Gus, hospitable manager had insisted !
on the relief from the ardious duties
and grave responsibilities which con-
stant(y harrass such position, and to
seek such rest and change as his health
imperatively demands.
Mr.. Letter has spent nearly four of
the best years Of his life in the earnest
endeavor to place the property on a
paying basis. What successes he has
achieved and reverses encountered
have already been related in the col
umns of the MADIsONIAN. He leaves
with clean record and host of
friends. While his work will remain
as an everlasting monument to his
name. He will remain a few weeks
installing his successor in the details
of the work when he will leave for
Cripple Creek by way OF Chicago
Capt. E. H. Trerise, Of Helena, a
mining man of unquestionable reputa-
tion, and gentleman we'll and fovora-
bly, known throughout large portion
of the western country, has assumed
control and will put forth his best ef-
forts to successfully crown the work
that has been so we'll founded by his
predecessor.
The captain is possessed OF joviai
personality and has already won very
many friends He has successfully
managed many large properties, not
the least OF which may be mentioned,
the Iron Silver of Leadville, which
paid over two million dollars in divi-
dends and was at that time the proper
ty of l.. z. Letter. Let us hope that
the same success may attend his efforts
here. The policy OF the company will
be to Systematically develop the mine,
block out the ore and open up new
ground. This system will be pushed
at least three or four months before an
effort will be made to start the mill,
when it is confidently expected that suf-
ficient ore will have been developed to
steadily run for nearly two years.
When such time shall have arrived
Mr.. Letter will be on the ground to as
sist, in which capacity he has proven
himself an expert mill man.
1t will be gratifying to all to learn
that Mr.. Letter proposes to make Mad
ison county his headquarters and to as
sist in the development of our vast
mineral resources of which he ha;
many and varied inteIests.
Mr.. Teal has also resigned his posi-
tion, but expects to remain in Madison
county, associated with Mr. Bentor
Letter in the development OF his min
' ing interests.
The lower camp, for time at least
will be almost deserted owing to tn,
closing of the MILL which will relieve
!; the boys of their employment.
Capt. Trerise accompanied by I
Benton Letter and T. H. Teal visited
the county seat this week and present
j ed his credentials at the bank of Henr.
r Filing.
Engineers Churchill and Hill hav
: been transferred to the mine.
It Mesers Relling and Fox OF the Rub,
. gold syndicate have left for their field o
n operations on Ruby Creek. 1t is thel
intention to advance towards bed roc
q whenev er the weather will permit.
Preparations are being made to sin
= another hundred feet on the Grey Eagl
lode, tlmbers have been ordered an
the work will be started at once.
,. Bert Rev is moving his family
4 Virginia City.
i E.~W. Simms has been installe
as chief cook on tho hill. Mr.. Bento
, Letter will retain possession of th
+ Boarding house. -
~ The rod: from. the mine down h