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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-12

Major Kinsey has placed the parade
grounds at Fort Candy at the disposal
Of the picnickers next Friday, July II.
One game Of football and several
games Of lawn tennis will be played
during the afternoon. There will be
wheelbarrow race, a sack race, and a
swimming race. The low price Of 60
and 30 cents for round trip ticket has
been secured on the T. J. Potter. The
tides will be just right that day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-12

This is the season when ministers va
cate their pulpits for recreation in the
country or Europe to avoid the heated
term. The individual whom they
preach against so much, and who
comes from a heated term Of his own,
will do business at the old stand all
summer. He never takes a vacation.
He has the right OF way for three
months out Of every twelve.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-12

The following deeds were filed for
record yesterday: ]. Q. A Bowlby and
wife TO Virginia E. Fulton, Lots and
S, Block 12s. and Lot 4. Block l25,
Shively's 81; c. B. Haraden and wife
to Hattie E. Stuart, Lot u, Block %,
Warrenton, $125; Astoria Savings Bank
10 Astoria Iron Works. Lot 3, Block
g. McClure's, $500; c. W. Shively and
wife, to ]. A. Fulton, Lot s. Block al,
Shively's, 81.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
WEST DIP ACTIVITY.
Determination to Rid the Camp of
Blackmailers. =

Mercur, Dec 24.-Interest in the
western foothills of the Mercur district
is on the increase and all owners OF
claims in that section are very jubi-
liant over the late discoveries, which
promise to rival the ore bodies on the
Mercur slope. Most every claim owner
is busily engaged in the development
Of his property. One year ago most of
the ground belonged to the govern
ment and was oDen for location: but
TODAY one acre and less and fractions
of claims are being eagerly sought for,
and many well known mining men are
doing their best to secure holdings in
the foothills.
The country for three miles is dotted
with new shafts and WORKINGS and
new buildings are being erected.
In the La Cigale, Omaha and Daisy
great interest is at present being taken.
These show I'D large bodies of free
milling ore that will net good profit.
On the Pocket lode there is good
showing and work has exposed a large
body of low grade ore.
Considerable work is being done on
the Big Flat group, and there is fine
showing on the upper ground. The
owners OF this property are negotiating
with well known Montana company
to develop the group.
There are numerous claims that have
tip top showings in this section, and
the new year Will show great improve
ments on the west dip
AS the district is coming to the front
many owners of claims are being an
noyed by an INSCRIPTIONS lot of spec
ulators who have located about 80
claims on top of the bona fide locations
and date their locations back 80 days
to come inside of the 30-day district
limit Thew have also failed to state
in what part of the district they To-
Gated in. but so soon as some place
comes to the front they show u a
scaly location and then Matchmaking
begins.
At a meeting held in Mercur last
Monday By about a dozen claim-hold-
ers it was resolved that if the parties
continue their Matchmaking tactics that
a stron- move in the right direction
would be made to rid the district of
the pests.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

There was an active demand on the
streets yesterday for the stock of the
Bullion-B Beck Tunnel company, and an
effort was made to get an option on
the stock at 10 cents a share, and it
was learned in the afternoon that in
the morning quite a block of this Sc
curity had changed hands at 20 cents
share, but that later in the day no
more of this stock could be obtained
at this figure.
Upon inquiry at the Office of the COM
pany as to the cause of this activity
in the stock of the corporation, it was
learned that few days ago most
important strike had been made on
the property of the company, which is
located on Godiva mountain, in Tintic
district.
Frank Taylor, the secretary of the
company, who paid a visit of inspec-
ton to the mine the first of the week,
made a close examination of the sur
face ground, and found a place on the
vein that he thought looked very prom
ising for mineral. After Mr.. Taylor left
for this city Superintendent o. II.
Hardy set some men at work at the
place indicated and the result was that
after sinking a few feet body of ore
was uncovered that gave assay values
of 20 ounces in silver to the ton, which,
at the grass roots, is splendid show
ing.
This find is on the Humbug ledge be-
tween this bonanza property and the
Godiva, so that there cannot be any
doubt but that in the BIB. ground
there is a fine body of high grade ore.
The tunnel that is being driven
under the direction of Mr.. Hardy is
now in excellent ground, and it is ex-
pected that at almost any shift the
face will break into ore, which will
doubtless be of the same value and
character as that found in the Hum
bug, as the ore found on the surface
on the BIB. is almost identical in ap-
pearance with the Humbug product.
1t was on account of this strike and
the favorable Indications in the tunnel
that there was such a demand for the
stock of the Bullion-Beck Tunnel COM
pany yesterday, and if this mine, like
the Humbug, it's near neighbour can be
made to produce 100000 in three
months time, it will be daisy and no
mistake.
1t was learned yesterday that John
Beck had an option on the controlling
interest in the BIB. Tunnel company
and that the option was good for 80
days yet. This, with the fact that
there is a good demand for the stock.
should cause an advance in this Sc
curity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Railroad Notes.

w. J. Shotwell. general agent of the
Denver & Rio Grande at San Fran
cisco, was in the city yesterday
The q. c. M. I. remembered 5ll the
general agents in the city yesterday by
presenting each of them with box OF
fine cigars.
Superintendent Bancroft and Assist
ant General Freight Agent Eccles OF
the Union Pacific, returned yesterday
from Omaha
The Western yesterday announced a
special rate of a fare and third for
the round trip to the annual meeting
of the National Dairy union to be held
at Chicago Jan. &c to 2S.
Yesterday was the first selling day
OF the holiday rates and both the Rio
Grande Western and Union Pacific did
a heavy business as a consequence, in
coming and outgoing trains were alike
heavily laden with holiday junketers.
General Passenger Agent F. A. Wad-
leigh of the Rio Grande Western re-
turned yesterday from Denver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
At the Creole Mine.

John Rhodin, the efficient superin-
tendent of the Creole mine at Park
City, is in Zion for the purpose OF
spending Christmas with his friends.
According to Mr.. Rhodin the Creole
is looking in a flourishing condition,
and all that is needed to transform
it from a promising prospect into a
producing and paying mine is depth,
and this is being attained as rapidly
as possible.
The shaft in the Creole is now down
to the sOO-foot level, and a winze is
being sunk on the 2OO-foot level on the
ledge.
In the bottom of the shaft the body
of gold quartz, recently encountered, is
holding out well in size as well as in
values, and it is confidently expected
that when the shaft has reached the
depth of 500 feet a large body of pay
ore will be uncovered.
On the dump at the Creole there are
from $50 to 800 tons of second-class ore
which will be worked as soon as the
Peck concentration is in operation, and
in the workings of the mine there is
an immense deposit of this class of
mineral.
Mr.. Rhodin, who is a miner of ex-
perience both in Utah and Nevada, is
highly pleased with the condition of
the mine, and is fully convinced that
it will develop into a heavy producer
and especially as the group adjoins the
noted Silver King mine, and the ore is
very similar in character.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
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! FORT DOUGLAS NOTES.


Two Christmas trees began the festivi-
ties at Fort Douglas yesterday afternoon.
The first was given at o'clock at the
residence of Colonel j. T. Kent in honor
of his little daughters 10th birthday. All
OF the youngest society in the post were
in attendance. The coloners library had
been decorated for the occasion with
evergreens and mistletoe- In one corner
of the room stood the tree twinkling
with the light from tiny candles and the
glitter of tinSel.
Miss Elizabeth received her little guests
who arrived promptly on time. For over
an hour the happy children enjoyed them
selves around the tree. And then each
one was given a pretty present and the
party broke up, all declaring they had
'such a nice time
AT 6:3$ the children again collected in
the post chapel. Here had been placed
very large tree for all the children in
the post. Chaplain Allen Allensworth
had managed this treat for the little
ones and all responded to his invitation.
The merry throng was fairly dazzled by
the brilliancy and splendor of this treas
ure laden tree. 1t was so tall IL nearly
touched the ceiling and was loaded down
with dolls, baby carriages, sleds and toys
too numerous to mention Besides the
numerous little candles burning among
the branches of the tree. the Illumination
was helped by several refectOrs and the
light from magic lantern
The tree was beautiful one and great
children present there were several of
the officers and ladies and some of the
soldiers and their wives, who gathered
to witness the delight of the children.
OF course Santa Claus was there and
was greeted with shouts of applause when
he made his appearance. After little
fun with the children he began to strip
the tree of its treasures and distributed
them among the children, each of whom
received an attractive present.
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At reille this morning the band
marched around the post playing lively
uuickstep. This was in place of the
buglers, who always march around blow
ing a march. The band, after making the
tour of the post, halted at the flagstaff
and rendered another selection.
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The enlisted men also will enjoy them
selves today as all duties have been sus-
pended in order to let them participate
in the pleasures of Christmas. good
dinner has been prepared for EACH COM
pany. the food being tempting and plenti-
full. The festive turkey will hold its place
at the board with pork, oysters, beef,
vegetables. pies, cakes, candies, fruits,
beer and cigars to fill out the menu
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
As Seen by Dun.

New York, Dec. 24.-R. G. Dun &
Co. will say tomorrow in their weekly
review of trade:
The failure of two important banks.
the second in size of business in Chi
cagO, and the oldest at ST. Paul, with
some other dependent on them. closes
not favorably a month which promised
to end with only moderate commercial
disasters. The breakdown is the re-
verse of hopeful at present, although
1t comes when money markets are we'll
supplied and when no serious effect in
business is to be apprehended. The
holiday trade has been fair, but gen
orally in articles of medium grade
Wheat has grown stronger in spite of
the disturbance of the Chicago market.
Exports has been 1871, 443 bushels.
-four included, for five days and 1892.
5S7 for four weeks, against S,527. 959 for
the same weeks last year, while from
the Pacific ports the increase has been
large. Western receipts are still
small, amounting to $3.50, 631 bushels in
three weeks of the month against a.
344, 1853 last year. The volume of BUSH
ness, all branches considered, is not
large. Payments through clearing
houses have been for the week $50 per
cent less than last year, and for the
month, thus far, the daily average is
9.S per cent less than last year.
Failures for the week have been 297
in the United States against 322 last
year, and Al in Canada, against 40
last year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
STRIKE IN THE JUMBO.
Accidental Discovery of Milling Gold
Ore In This Property.

The Herald is informed that few
days ago a most important strike was
made in the Jumbo mine in Camp
Floyd district, adjoining the Sunshine
mine on the south
The Jumbo has always been consid-
cred as one of the most promising I'M
developed prospects in that portion of
the district, but, although considerable
work has been done upon the prop
erty nothing Of permanent value was
ever uncovered.
A few days ago, however, while work
in the development of the Jumbo was
being pushed under the management
of Gammell and Bailey, who are inter-
ested in the property, one of the work.
men, while at work in the shaft, no.
ticed that on one side there was a
seam or stringer that had the appear
ance of being mineraliZed. Becoming
interested in the discovery he con-
cluded to investigate, and putting in a
hole he touched off a stick of dyna-
mite, disclosing a body of ore that
assayed $50 in gold to the ton. and fur
Their prospecting demonstrated the fact
that the chute of mineral was six feet
thick, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that with depth it will assume
magnificent proportions.
A year ago the Jumbo was under
bond to A. NJ. Spooner and A. Burch.
These gentlemen, after doing more or
less work in the prospecting of the
property, threw up the bond, at least
such is the understanding in mining
circles, and it reverted back into the
hands OF the men who are now likely
to make a barrel of money cut of the
new strike.
The news of the discovery of a good
body of high grade milling orc in the
Sunshine country is likely to cause a
stampede to that locality, and it will
also have the effect of cheering the
hearts of those who own claims there
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
THE ALICE DIVIDEND.
Montana Property That is Largely
Owned by the Walker Brothers.

Superintendent T. w. Buzzo of the
Alice mine returned today from Salt
Lake, says the Butte Inter Mountain,
where he attended the meeting of the
board of directors of the company held
in that city yesterday. Mr.. Buzzo laid
before the board the business of the
past year, which was approved. The
finances of the company were examined
and it was found that there was a div
idend on hand, ando consequently one
was declared of cents a share, pay
able Jan. 2. This left a snug balance
TO be carried into the new year
Superintendent Buzzo took charge of
the Alice about two years ago. AT that
time there was debt of nearly $40 900
against the company. During 1895 this
debt was wiped out and considerable
money spent in repairs and necessary
improvements to keep up the plant.
In 1896 this dividend has been earned
besides carrying over a credit to next
year. This has been accomplished dur
ing the two years of MIR. Buzzo's man
agement despite the low price of silver
which is the principal product of the
mine. Next year the showing in the
Alice properties will probably be better
than it has been for several wears,
and it is likely this dividend is but the
beginning of a series that will continue
for some time. The property is looking
well at present, particularly the Blue
Wing, where they have found a devel-
opment of rich ore going high in gold
as well as silver The old mine is
again showing well and will also be a
dividend payer in the near future.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
The South Swansea.

Tommy Croxall. the discoverer of the
South Swansea mine at Silver City,
Tintic, and who is now the president
of the company and the superintend-
ent of the mine, is in the city for the
purpose of spending the holidays with
his family. informs The Herald that
the mine is now looking better than
at any previous time in its history, and
that on the 400-foot level magnificent
bodies of ore have been uncovered.
Mr.. CroXall states that another lot
of Swansea ore of about 100 tons was
shipped from the mine yesterday, and
that after the first of the year there
was every reason to believe that the
property would continue TO make regu-
lar consignments.
In the vicinity of Silver City at the
present time there is a large degree of
activity and the indications are that
by spring several new shippers will
be added to the list.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
CALL OF UNLISTED STOCKS.
ACTIVITY At MARYsVALE.
Important Discoveries Made in the
Horse Heaven Country.


Horse Heaven Country.
G. F. Dalton. who has just returned
from the Marysvale country, informs
The Herald that at the present time
there is a great deal of activity in that
region, and that it looks as if Marys-
vale was on the eve of a big mining
boom, and especially so as regards the
country in the vicinity of the Dalton
mine aud in what is known as Horse
Heaven, where a number of important
discoveries have been made of late.
In speaking of these Mr.. Dalton says
that within the past few days rich
strike has been made in the Jones
property, west of the Dalton mine.
The new find consists of q fine ledge
of gold bearing rock that was uncov-
cred at a depth of from eight to ten
feet that is free milling and pans well.
The ledge was covered with wash or
debris. which accounts for the fact
that ii was not found before. The
exact value of the ore is not yet known,
but il is believed that it is a good
shipping product, and DR.. Jones and
his associates will prospect the new
bonanza we'll the present winter.
In the Eagle mine, which is also
new discovery. the workings of which
are about 80 feet from where the rich
float was found a few years ago in
Horse Heaven, a good-sized vein has
been disclosed. in which there is a 20
inch streak of pay ore that runs from
SAG to $500 in gold to the ton. There
is a fine showing in this property and
II is the intention of the owners to do
some extensive work upon it in the
spring.
on the Lucy Morris, in the same To-
cality. a fine ledge Of gold quartz has
been uncovered of late and the indica-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
IN RAILWAY CIRCLES.
SECOND CALL THIS MONTH FOR
o. R. & N. BONDS.
Bancroft, Eccles and Wadleigh Re
turn Home For the Holidays
Passenger Business Heavy.

New York, Dec. 24.-Laidlaw & Co.
have issued the following notice: The
Farmers Loan & Trust company,
trustee, advertise for proposals to sell
$500, 900 first mortgage 6 per cent bonds
of the Oregon Railway & Navigation
company for the sinking fund and init
mates that in the event of the trustee
not being able to purchase the bonds,
it will become necessary to draw bonds
by lot at par. This is the second call
for these bonds made this month and it
is understood to be for the accumula-
ton of the arrears due the sinking
fund which were not paid after the de-
fault of the lessee, the Oregon Short
Line until the reorganization was eff
fected when regular payment was re-
sumed and $4,000 was duly paid on
Nov. l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

The stock market was little razzied
at the edges yesterday and the bulls
and bears failed to display much ac-
tivity on the floor of the stock ex-
change, which cannot be wondered at
when the minds of the brokers were
more given TO the thoughts of Christ
mas time rather than to matters of
business.
In the listed stocks trading was very
light and but few changes were made
in the quotations of the day before.
Anchor, Ajax and Bullion-Beck made
slight advances in the bidding, while
in the offerings they were strong but
unchanged. AJAX especially was the
object of attention and recorded trans
fers at an advance over former fig
ures and the stock closed firm at the
quotations given below. Daily and
DAILY West were a tlifle weak, while
Mercur was quoted somewhat higher
than at the close of the previous day.
Mammoth held its ground in good
shape and was strong in the offerings.
Ontario was held at a better figure
than a any time during the week, but
in the bidding the stock was station
airy.
only a few of the favorites among
the unlisted stocks were called and
these held their own in good shape.
Swansea made no advances but was
firm at the closing bid of the preced-
ing day, while holders pushed the stock
up to the SO mark in the offerings
Dalton was weak, but active. and 5000
shares changed hands at the figures
given below. South Swansea was in
active demand, but none of the stock
could be secured under $1.65, and only
a small lot at that. Northern Light
drew out considerable inquiry and
closed very strong at IS cents bid and
IS cents asked. Sunbeam was wanted
at 1O1S cents, but this bid failed to
draw out any of the stock
After the call H. S. Joseph was
elected a member of the exchange
upon reclamation. after which an ad-
journment was taken until Monday
next.
The transactions of the day were as
follows:
SALES OF STOCK.
200 Ajax at 1872 cents.
1000 Dalton at 2% cents.
LOCO Dalton at rs cents
9. fetal sales. 3200 shares
The closing quotations were as fol-
lows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Eureka Democrat Notes.

| The Sunbeam shipped another car OF
ore this week
Work on the CLEOPATRA will be re-
sumed by the first of the year.
A shipment of high grade Buckeye
ore is on the way to market.
Lonsbaugh e Holeomb have taken a
contract to develop the Hard Winter
and Utah Chief properties.
The Damfcare group, located in the
vicinity of Silver City, has been bonded
to J. w. Jackman, who will commence
development early in the year.
Carpenters on the Godiva hoist have
completed their labors and work will
now be commenced on widening the
shaft.
The new whim house on the Rabbit
Foot property has been completed and
makes fine showing on the hillside at
Silver
The new hoist being erected by the
Emerald Mining company will be a
great assistance to the rapid develop
ment of that promising property.
The Mammoth mine is still sinking
and the 1,600 level will be reached in a
short time. 1t is the intention of the
management to continue for several
hundred feet further. The Mammoth
will be the deepest hole in Utah.
Will G. Nebeker, Frank Knox, r. w.
Sloan and H. Nj. Ryan have been
spending couple of days this week in
looking over the Ajax which still con-
tinues to improve as the days go by.
A train load of ore is, in transit and
will soon be on the market.
The new Mammoth hoist is being
rapidly pushed to completion and the
exterior of the building has already
been nearly completed. Although lit
was at first the intention to have the
hoist ready for use in 80 days, it now
appears that it will be operated by the
latter part of February.
Harry Joseph has returned from his
extended jaunt through the east, where
he placed 10000 shares of the treasury
stock of the Lower Mammoth at so
cents share. This means % boom for
that property, and that the prospect
ing will be continued until the ore
bodies of the Mammoth and Ajax,
which are believed to extend through
the Lower Mammoth. are encount-
cred.
Silver City is coming to the front as
a mining camp and idle men are a
rarity. The latest improvement is an
1S-room hotel. which is being built by
James Mclaughlin, to be completed by
the middle of January. Upon the COM
pletion of the new building Mr.. Pax
man will assume charge of the Pax
man House and Mr.. Mclaughlin will
open the new place, which is located
opposite the Paxman hotel.