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Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
THE SELECTION OF A MILL SITE
Question Whether to Locate Near Water
or Ore.

OF Ore
When determining upon the location
of mill or other machinery for the
benefication of ore. the surroundings
should be studied in reference to the
economy of transportation and treat
ment. The mill should be placed where
the ore can be delivered from the mine
into its highest portion, above the bins,
without the necessity of hauling the
ore up an incline as is often seen. and
that. too, where ii could have been
avoided. The mill should be furnish
ed with every mechanical device which
will reduce the expense of manipula-
tion to minimum. the ore passing
from one process to another by gravity.
Water is an important consideration,
and the mill must have liberal sup
ply Often 1t Is question of choice
between locating the mill near the
water and at distance from the mine
or placing the mill near the mine and
pumping water to 1t from n lower ele-
vation. When this problem presents
itself, 1t becomes n question of econ
omy-which will he least expensive. to
tram the ore to the mill at the water.
or pump the water to the mill The Sc
lection of site is also influenced by the
topography of the ground. If good
site is obtainable at the mine and it
would he necessary to pump the
water up to the mill. even If the latter
were located near the water. 1t will in
most cases be wise to build the mill at
the mine and pump the water. unless
the distance and elevation he prohib-
five. Experience has already demon
strated that large volumes of water
may be pumped many miles against
800 feet or more head at nominal ex-
pense per ton of ore treated II the
quantity be large-200 tons or more
daily. No two situations are identical.
and these matters are wholly depend
ent upon the Judgment of the manage
ment. The economical features must
he considered. the relative cost deter
mining the proper course to pursue
Mining and Scientific Press.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
PHILANTHRoPY's FIRST FRUIT.
Baby Gets u Homo Through the Sophia
Brauenlich Fund.

Baby Gets Homo Through the Sophia
Brauenlich Fund.
Mrs. Sophia Brauenlich, who died
recently in New York, left part OF
her estate as a fund by means of
which infant girls Of New York city
might be provided with homes in the
country. Mrs. Brauenlich was firm
believer in the transmission Of the vir-
tues or vices of the parents to their
children and in order to remove the
offspring of the vicious from contain
mating influences she established this
fund. The first child to receive the
benefits of this fund was sent to a
home in New Jersey last week. She
and her mother had lived for weeks on
crackers and water and the mother
gladly gave up her child upon assur-
ance that she would be we'll cared for.
The mother is related to good family.
but her marriage was distasteful to h ar
parents and she was disowned. She
Is now in the last stages of consump-
tion and will be cared for until the
end comes, which cannot be long de-
layed. The Sophia Brauenlich fund
has been increased by other donations
and will soon be Of such dimensions as
to enable the society having its con-
troll to care for nearly a hundred
friendless littlo ones. For each girl
sent out there is fund put away at
interest until she is IS years old. so
that in case anything should happen
to her foster parents she will be pro-
vided for. There now is in Hasbrouck
Heights home waiting for a little
girl that shall be found by the Sophia
fund to answer all requirements.
Meantime the fund is paying for tie
support CT beautiful Brooklyn baby,
who is with its impoverished mother
until the poor woman can bring hsr-
self to the point Of giving up ler
child.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
BENEFITS OF CONCENTRATION.
An Important Branch of Metnnurgy That
Ii Sometimes Overlooked.

An Important Branch of Metnnurgy That
Is Sometimes Overlooked.
One of the most important branches
In the metallurgical field of the min
ing industry is that of concentration.
In many districts too little attention Is
paid to it. Ores are shipped in bulk,
or are rudely hand-sorted and the best
portion shipped to the smelters at a
profit, it is true, but at n greater cost
than would be necessary II concentra-
tion by mechanical means We're first
employed. The second grade ores re-
main on the dump in many cases, prac-
tically waste, though containing good
values. In some mines the ores are
SO disseminated through the gangue
that hand sorting can be carried on
rapidly and economically, but this Is
only the case where the ore occurs in
considerable masses. Hand sorting is
not economically practicable when the
mineral occurs in the form of dissemi
mated grains.
Concentrating machinery is designed
for specific purposes, but has consider
able range of application. Most ores
are easily concentrated at low cost, but
some complex ores. such as those con-
taining an intimate mixture of pyrite.
galena and blende. afford unsatisfac
wi ItSultS lht
class of ores do not occur universally,
though found in large quantity in some
mining regions. Generally plant
consisting of rock breakers. rolls,
trommels, jigs and concentrating ta-
bles, buddles or belt machines are bet
ter adapted to concentrating ores than
stamps and concentrating machines
alone, for the reason that large per-
centage of the mineral is obtained
in the first parts of the operation. the
particles being comparatively coarse,
the fine material being collected in the
latter part of the process. Stamps
crush all portions so fine that the SUBJ
sequent recovery of the smallest par
ticles. which in some ores crushed by
stamps form the largest portion of the
valuable mineral, becomes matter of
great difficulty. Rolls create Il more
uniform product. as they have a ten
dency to crack and not to grind the
ore: and as most sulphide minerals
break along the lines of their natural
cleavage when subjected to crushing
force, the small grains have angular
faces which seem to facilitate their
separation from the gangue. 1t is the
aim of the successful concentrator to
make as few shines as possible.
When ores high grade enough to ship
without sorting are concentrated by
machinery. the gangue. if containing
values in gold and silver. may be sepa-
rately treated subsequently by ANAL
gamation or some teaching process. If
they will not pay for this subsequent
manipulation they certainly will not
pay the transportation and reduction
charges when shipped to the smelter.
II is a mistake which many miners
make to send poor ore with rich. even
though the average be high. for if the
poor alone will not pay. it pays no bet
ter when mingled with the high grade
ore. This is a simple proposition which
seems to be lost sight of in the desire
to secure quantity. In shipping ores
the aim should be to get as high value
as possible in as small bulk as possi-
ble.-Alining and Scientific Press.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
The Firat Case.

New FORK Herald; Mrs. Robert
Baird. OF No. 1853 Monroe street, Fair
haven. found the dead body of her
husband, who had been missing since
July 13. in the receiving vault of the
Yale Medical School. She had sup
posed him in New York City, where
he had been offered a situation. Bal d
had died from heart disease. Appar-
emily he had stopped under n tree to
rest and was Just lighting his pipe
when stricken. There is no other
case on record OF body being claimed
after II has been placed in the vau. I
OF the medical school.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
still More Conterfei.ing.

The Secret Service has Just un-
earthed another band of counterfeit
ers and secured a quantity of bogus
bills, which are very cleverly execut-
ed. Things of great value are always
selected for imitation, notably Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which has many
imitators but no equals for disorders
like indigestion, dyspepsia and consti-
patton.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
Suburban Tales,

"Out our way the heat has baked
the apples on the trees" well, our
cow has been giving boiled custard
right along"
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
CoMboys md Ynanis Fight.

Mnzatlan, Sept. IS. - Twenty-Five
Mexican cowboys have been attacked
In Sonora by mounted Ynquis, who
opened fire upon them and drove the
horses and cattle guarded by the Mcxi-
cans away. Seeing themselves out
numbered, the Mcxicans put spurs to
their horses and ran away, but one Va
quero, n young man of indomitable
courage. remained and fought the
whole body OF the Ynquis, killing
many of them. but he was finally shot
and II IL said his corpse was shocking
ly mutilated.
An American company has bought
for 10000 gold two mines In the ter
ritory OF Topic.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
Reflected Heat.

"Was 1t hot in your town this sum-
mer, Miss Piker?" "Hot? got
freckles from the moon shining on
me-"
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21

copper smclter plant.
l25 IL. L. steam pant. consisting OF
boilers and an automatic engine.
direct acting double engine holster.
i large coal hoist, double drums. all
ID II, p. center crank engine new.
/ lCo II. p. slide valve engine.
Sxl0 modern horizontal engine. new.
! 10 II. l.. portable engine.
~ II. p. horizontal steam engines. suit
q actual ii. u. Weber gnsoline engine.
/ 70 II. I. horizontal tubular boiler. COM
2 60 II. p. horizontal tubular boilers.
10 ii. p. horizontal tubular boiler.
half-nrch front, complete.
/ co II. p. locomotive type boiler. nearly
4 feed water heaters.
hot water heaters for baths.
Vertical boilers all sizes.
/ Gx3Ilx6 Worthington outside packed
duplex mine station pump.
/ 16x7xl5 Smith Vaile mine station pump.
! 1Si9xl0xl2 Worthlngton pump.
/ 12-inch steam and S-inch water emu by
1o.inch stroke duplex mine pump.
! deep well pump engine.
7xll Rlake crusher
] 4xl0 Blake crusher.
large capacity ore buckets. good as
j 2o-inch Leffen water wheel, in case.
2 latest improved patent smoke con-
j 5-foot Howland pulverizer. new.
8 air drills, different makes.
/ Fruc Nanner
Wiley concentrators.
] automatic sample splitter.
I 20-light dynamo and engine.
! triple-genred winch for derrick.
winches. suitable for raising sinking
pumps.
wood turning lathcs
! 3-drum holster, suitable for derrick.
] lotion Fairbanks wagon scales.
I 32-foot railroad Fairbanks track scale,
new.
Several wood saws and frames.
1000 feet 4-inch well casing.
Crate bars. all sizes.
5000 feet black pipe.
IL furnace doors.
lot of brick machinery and tools: will
sell or trade for brick. good chance to
start in business.
] complete laundry plant cheap as dirt.
assay OUTFIT complete. with balances
and small crusher.
Shafting pulieys, boxes. collar coup
lngs: also globe valves and black pipe,
all sizes.
2 large drive belts and numerous small
ones.
DON'T FAIL TO CALL AND SEE OUR
LINE. WE PAY CASH FOR ALL KINDS
OF GOOD SECONDHAND MA
cHINERY AND SUPPLIES.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
Mutual A,ImIrnt,or

"IIow young you look, mndamv"
"Oh. professor, how remarkably you
have retained your eyesightr'
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21

Waiter Barnes. his wife and child,
were found dead In their home near
Grant, Colorado. Suicide due to pov
erty and III health was the cause.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21

Best Mnrksmen.
The best marksmen are usually those
tith guy or blue eyes.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-21
The jill. Montgomery
Machinery Company.

l9.0-.c30 Curtis street.
800 bargains In ma
ch.nery, thoroughly re-
fitted and ready for i'm
mediate delivery. Some
of this machinery has
never been used. We
can save you from 80 to
lUu per cent.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22

! about good results, net alone for the Helvetfa, but for ether propositions in mining.
 The trouble between JacOcks of New York and Fitzgerald has been adjusted. This was done last week, Jacocks pay ing Fitzgerald S25,000 for the relin- punishment of all claims to interest in the Peabody copper property, near Dragoon Summit, as also in the pro- jected smelter at Fl Pasc, on which something over $3O0,000 is to be ex- pended. Fitzgerald has interested Louis Ezekials of Tucson in another property near the Peabody.
 General A. B. Sampson in a recent interview had with him did up the fake mining schemes to the queen taste. He argued that the persons who could do Arizona good were not those who bought mining stock issued by the basket full on newspaper talk Really frst-class propositions do not require a boost; they do not seek it. The general said capitalists were pre- pairing to expend money in Arizona. He has been in the cast and should know whereof he speaks.
 Governor Murphy wrote me letter a few days ago in which he says he is overburdened with corresp spondence touching upon his recent proclamation, cautioning everybody against fake propositions.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
PIMA COUNTY MINES.
New Points About the Helvetia and
 Other Properties

From parties who have recently ar | rived from Michigan and who have left their northern homes to cast their 10. in Ar.zonu, more especially that part of Arizona in Pima county. better known as Helvet:a, I gathered points within week past that fully satisfy me this camp will yet be as widely known as the Copper Queen, says a correspondent in the Los Angeles Min ing Review
 From the Michigan men l learned that the people identified with the Helvetia camp in it's development and future productive qualities are pos sessed of unlimited means. That they have added twenty-six claims to the December purchase of twenty-seven at a cos. of s50,000 n the first instance. That they have placed machinery to include compressors, three hoists, a number of diamond drills and last. though not least the installation of a 15O-tOn water jacket-not yet, how ever, but within thirty days.
 l speak so assuredly in the premises because of a desire to impress upon those who persist in picking the big propositions to pieces, and for reasons the crcakers can scarcely tell them selves
 From a most reliable source I gath cred today that the Helvetia Copper Mining company had in view the mat ter Of establishing a rail line from th3ir camp, in the Santa Ritas, to Tue son, thirty-fve miles over valley route. To this end they will expect q business from Tucson, and such should be forthcoming within a short time, following the presentation of the prop osition. Pima county is in it's infancy and it needs push and energy to bring
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22

pay the same day of his arrival His return marks the inauguration of i'm pr0vementS, says the Tucson Star Twenty stamps are tC be added to the capacity of the mill. Excavations are now being made for the foundations for the building to contain the neces- sary machinery as the additional stamps will be operated independent of the mill now in operation. A gaso- line engine will furnish the power, thus saving fuel, the supply Of which is becoming a serious problem to the company, nearly S40000 now being paid for wood. In all probability steps will soon be taken to put in the electric plant that has been contem- plated for some time.
 This morning N. w. Faiscn left for a visit to his old home in Warsaw, North Carolina, which he left twenty years ago to go to Texas. MT Faison remained for a year in the Lone Star state and then came to Tucson where he has made his headquarters ever since. He enlisted as 3 mining pros pector and miner and spent some time in Harshaw, and then went into the Silver Bell district where he made some promising locations and pur- chased others Since then he has stuck to the Silver B5ll district w.',h the pertinacty of a conviction which predicted for him fame and fortune. both of which he has realized, having recently placed to his bank account a snug fortune And yet he has the fin ca. group of mines in the Silver Hill, comprising eleven caimS, mast Of which have been developed sufficiently to warrant conclusions of their value. On the Silver Hill group Mr. Faison has let two contracts for sinking and drifting which will be carried through as soon as he rsturns.-Tuc- son Star
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
MINES AND MACHINERY FOR
 SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Harqua Hala Arizona Gold Mining company will on Monday, Aug ust II, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon of that day, at the court house door at Yuma. AIizona, offer for sale to the highest bidder all it's mines, mill site, pump ing plant, 4O-stamp mill, cyanide plant. engines, boilers. machinery, fixed and mOyeable. and stock of merchandise situated at Haraua Hala. Yuma conu- ty, Arizona. Inventories and infor- nation may be obtained from c. A. Dallman, agent, at Harqua Hala, or Lindley & Eickhoff, attorneys, 530 California street, San Francisco Terms of sale: Cash U. s. gold coin, payable twenty per cent on acceptance of bids, balance on delivery of pos session. Title to mines U. s. pat ents.
 By order of the Board Of Directors.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
HARQCA HALA MINE.
Purchased Last Week By the Origira
 Ownef.

\. G. Hubbard last Monday pur- chased the famous HarqUa Hall gold nuine for $5.010, which was. sold at public auction at the court house. slys the YlUna Sentinel.
 This rich gold mine was sold to an English syndicate not many years ago by Messlrs. Hubbard and Bowers fer $1,250,O00. The mins was then at)- parently in the first stages Cf is Gia- veIopment. but the operations of tha English company we're not as. success fGl as that of the previous owrerS. The property was worked several years when the company decided to close it down It has started up spasmodicaIy since. but never With the same success of the fir,lt operation of the mine. Now Mr. Hubbard buys the mine back and wiu operate the same.
 The HarquA HaIa is locaated in Yuma county and was at one time con >idered the greatest gold property in the territory, and was one of the best @c,d TI0Gc1cer:s in the southwest until a short time ago.
 We are pIeassd to note that Charles Pickenheck, one of the nest thorough mining men in the west, will have charge of the operations and is TOW ;t the mine.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
KING SOLOMON CAMP.
Prosperity of a Rich District Tributary
 to Phoenix.

A special correspondent has the fol- lowing interesting letter in the last is- sue of the Los Angeles Mining Review:
 The old Osborn mine, thiTtyfve miles southwes,. from Wickenburg, and fourteen miles from the Vulture nine, is going to be heard from in the near future It has been lately bought by a Denver company, and under the super intendency of MT Deity, is sure 10 come to the front as a producer. l. consists of eight copper claims. There is a shaft down 125 feet, all the way in fine ore It does not show a very large body yet, but the best of indica- tions for @ big body of ore as soon as the sulphurets are reached. MT Deity has notices posted at Wickenburg for bids on 300 feet of shaft, beginning at the bottom of the present shaft, 125 Feet; also 200 or more of drifts.
 There is also a deal on at Wicken- burg for a group of five copper claims ;aboU., five miles down the Hassayumpa It is for $10,0OO, and will be closed up in few days.
 The camp is not as lively as usual just now, as many of our people are out on their vacation, but there are some good deals under way and D q fair way to be finished up in a week
 
 per claims, with good showing Of gold. A French syndicate is about to become the owners of this promising group of prospects; they are nothing more, having no development work done on them. Then there is another copper group near the above, that is under bond to a St Louis company with every promise of a go. It is much more valuable group and the fig ures are up in the siXes.
 The Butte and Boston company have shut down on their diamond drill. and sent the men back tu Chicago to their Headquarters. The drill proved an expensive failure on account of the rock, it being too crumbIy and kept the drill clogged, and it was necessary to pipe every foot, which was expens- i've and too slow They only got down about 200 feet They are now going to put on men and sink a good shaft.
 MT. Witherby is sinking in his shaft, which is down sixty feet, as fast as tnrse men can. As soon as it gets a little cooler he will put on more men.
 Jack Ellis is shipping some very fine copper ore from his s. P. mine, also Jacobs McNiele & Co, the enterprising grocers of Wickenburg, are making q shipment from their mine in Black
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
Mines and Mining

Rock district. two miles from here. It runs well in copper and gold They both are shipping to the Fl Paso shelter.
 The Lyons mill has just cleaned up 2 run of 100 tons, the result of which has not been made public, but i. is supposed to he satisfactory, as there is a deal on for the mine. IL shows from four to six feet Of the same ore in two shafts 500 feet apart, and 11O feet deep.
 We are still anxiousiy wa;'ing for some enc to give us a smelter at Wickenburg There is plenty of ore in sight to warrant the building of fifty-tOn smelter.
 A petition has gone in for a post office. It has about siNty names on it.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-22
AMENDED ARTICLES Or INCOR-
 PORATION.

BE IT KNOWN that a meeting Ot | the stockholders of the CObre Grande | Copper Company, was on che twenty l fifth Gay of July, 1899, regularly called in accordance with Article VIII of the Articles of Incorporation Cf the said Company, to be held at the principal office of the said Company at Phoenix, | Maricopa County. Arizona, on the 5th day of August. 1S9a for the purpose, among other things, Of amending the said Articles of Incorporation, so as to permit one and the sema person to hold the offices of President and Treas urer
 That at sad meeting there were represented and voted upon the ques- ticn of amendment of said Articles of incorporation, more than tWO-thirdS of the issued stock of said Company in favor of the following resolution, to- w.:
 Resolved, That Articles TX of The Articles Of Incorporation of this Com pany be and the same are hereby amended to read as follows: Article K The officers of this corporation shall consist of a President, Vice-Pres- :dent, Treasurer and Secretary and one and the same person may act as Pres ident and Treasurer, who shall be eleoed by the Board of Directors. and who shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified and of such subordinate officers, agents, employees, committee or committees as the Board of Directors may from time to time elect or appoint
 Immediately, or as soon as praC.-I- cable, after the filing of these articles in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Maricopa, Territory oI Arizona the persons named herein as Directors to serve until the annual meeting in November 1899, and un'-il their successors, duly qualified. shall be elected, shall meet and organize as q Board of Directors, adopt bylaws and prescribe in said bylaws, the method of calling meetings cf the Board of Directors and stockholders.
 And Resolved Further, That the President, and Secretary of this com rrny are directed to sign and acknowi- edge this amendment and publish and file the same as required by law.
 J. H. COSTELLO,
 Corporate SeaI.) President. ]. HENRY WOOD,
 Secretary.
 chise, ss.
 On this 18th day of Augus't. A. D., 1899. before me. s. K Williams a No taIy Public in and for the County Of Cochise, and Territory of Arizona, per sonally appeared J. H. Costello, Pres dent, and J. Henry Wood, Secretary, of the COBRE GRANDE COPPER COMPANY, who are each personally known to me to be the persons who signed the foregoing resolution, and each of them acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed, and as the act and deed of the COBRE CYANIDE COPPER COMPANY for the purposes and considerations thereln