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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
The Work Goes On.

AS suggested blythe Standard some time
ago, Il takes more than the discovery of
mineral lode to stop the building of a
house in Butte. The people hereabouts
are used to lodes and lodges and zones. In
fact, the whole district may be called a
Zone" for it is almost impossible to dig
up shovelful of dirt anywhere within its
limits that does not carry mineral we'll
up toward the line of commercial value.
But this is not the point. The purpose
now is merely to call attention to the cir
cumstance that the work on the building
at the corner of East Broadway and wy
oming street in Butte is progressing at
lively rate. The massive foundation on
the Broadway front is completed, as is
also that for the west line of the building,
and several of the supporting pillars or
piers are also in place. The building is,
so it is said, to be a four-story brick
with about 100 feet frontage on Broadway.
1t will fill an unsightly gap and be an
ornament to the city. Meanwhile the out
side public may be interested In knowing
that. as plentiful as lodges are in and
about Butte. the particular ledge uncov-
cred in this excavation has not been for
gotten and will not be neglected. The
owners will see to that.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
SILVER SLOWLY FALLING
Copper Sales in London-Exports and
Imports-Consumptio for Eight
Months - Electrolytic as
Good as Lake.
The METAL MARKET.
Silver. $50
Lead ,6sc

During the past week the market for.
copper stocks had strong upward ten
dency with the result that the bad break
of last week was substantially closed up
except in Anaconda.
Silver sold off at one time to 5Smc,
while copper held firm with rising ten
dency.
Lake companies are holding up the
price for producers of electrolytic brands
to sell and it is perhaps only a question
when the former will tire of the pro-
ceeding and drop the price of lake. Ex-
cept for specific uses, electrolytic cop
per is ranked the equal of lake. go
Copper closed unchanged In London,
with sales of 125 tons spot and 100 tons
futures.
Current exports of copper from Balti-
more are 100 tons of fine. Current i'm
ports at New York are 532 tons of bars
and ingots from Havre and London.
AS compiled by the New York Metal
Exchange, the apparent consumption of
copper for the eight months ended Aug.
81 was 34959 long tons of fine, against
1889 tons for the same period last year.
The stock Aug. 81 at London, Liverpool
and Swansea was 300 tons, against
10. 46O tons Jan. /. and l,2S9 tons Aug. 81,
1898. ..,
The following table shows the weeks
f1IrtrationS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

The question is being debated as to
what conclusions may properly be
drawn from the deep workings of a
mine respecting it's probable future.
Suppose, for example. that a vein has
been followed down several hundred
feet with no signs of diminution either
in extent or value, does that fact give
any better guaranty for its continuance
to still greater depths than did the
same indications at the surface.
Some are disposed to deny it, holding
that a surface value is just as good a
guaranty as the same condition at a
depth of five hundred or a thousand
feet. So it may be as a mere abstrac-
ton, but it will be hard to convince any
practical mining man that ii is so as a
general business proposition.
A boulder on the surface signifies as
much as boulder at a depth of thou
sand feet, and the same is true of a
pocket. But a assure vein is quite
different thing. 1t is we'll known
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
Possible Limits of Mining.

The possible depth to which mining
can be successfully carried is a question
that is now undergoing considerable
discussion by mining engineers. THAI a
point will ultimately be reached be-
yond which it will be impracricable to
go seems to be entirely certain, but
where that point will be found is quite
another thing.
There are two considerations invoIv-
ed, both presenting many uncertain
ties. These are, first, the increasing
heat, and, second, the ever augmenting
expense. Neither Of these points can
be determined in the light of existing
conditions. 1t is impossible to state
definitely in feet the depth at which
the heat will become unendurab BILE, he
cause the increase of temperature with
depth varies greatly in different local
tiles.
The possibility of going to a depth
of 10000 feet in the great South Afri-
can reef is being seriously considered
OF course, it could not be done now;
but that fact furnishes no evidences
that it never can be. A century ago
a depth of 5000 or 1000 feet would Lave
been looked upon as entirely out OF
the question, but those depths present
no serious difficulties at this day As
the locomotive and electricity have an
initiated space above ground, so min
ing machinery and compressed air are
measurably overcoming the difficulties
involved in operating at great depths
below ground. 1t is far from unlikely
that liquid air may yet play ar i'm
portant part in lowering temperatures
in the subterranean depths.
All improvements along these lines
will be made somewhat gradually, per-
haps, but that they will be made SO
as to enable man to go lower and
lower, to points very much deeper than
would be Immediately feasible seems to
admit of no doubt.
Then comes the question of expense
This will be governed by similar con-
siderations. improvements are being
constantly made, and there is no rea-
son to believe that even an approx
nation of the limit has been reached.
upon the ability of the miners to en-
dure the heat, for the more their la
bors are lightened the more the men
can favor themselves, and the higher
the temperature they will be able to
stand.
The richness Of the ores at great
depths will also be an important cen
sideration. The higher the values, the
better the machinery that can be pro-
vided, and the greater will be the
stimulous to invention. If values give
out in certain case, that of course.
settles it for that particular mine But
IL the ore lasts, and its value is main
tanned, it is not an easy matter to
foresee the cessation of the work.
Fortunately, this question of deep min
ing is of less Importance than it would
otherwise be by reason of the fact that
it applies chiefly to mining for metals
for which, in case Of total failure of
supply, substitutes could generally be
found Besides, the limit is SO far
down that it will be a great many
generations hence before it is reached
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
FIRED UP NEW FURNACE
Will Soon Be Known Whether
or Not It Is a Success.
WORK AT COMMENTATOR
Big Force Employed Installing New
Rolls. New Jig s, New Tables and
Other New Machinery-Accl-
dent to Moriariety.

Fire was put into the monster new
matte furnace just erected in the lower
works smelling department at Anacon-
da yesterday for the first time. 1t will
be several days before an attempt will
be made to treat ore in 1t, for the fur
mace must first be dried thoroughly,
must have floor smelted in it and
otherwise fitted for the duties it is to
perform.
Larger than any similar furnace ever
built, the new furnace is one that will
be watched with interest. There are
some who doubt it's practicability, fear
ing that its extreme length will pre-
vent a proper distribution of the heat
from the fireboX, but others say the
length is no handicap whatever, but
that all depends on proper adjustment.
The furnace Is 81 feet 6 inches in length
over all, AZ feet 5 inches interior, II
feet inches exterior width and IA feet
interior width. Its estimated cost is
$4,000.
For several weeks a large force of
carpenters under Carl Johnson, the car
penter boss, has been, with other me-
chanics, changing the entire appear
ance of the lower works concentration
jigs, a number of large new tables and
new machinery of all kinds is being in
stalled, while the plant continues to
operate without ceasing. Superintend-
| ent Frank Jones gives his personal at
tention to the work.
A view of the interior of the great
concentrate tor is an odd one just now
Scores of jigs are at work, streams of
ere laden water passing through them,
while near the bottom of the building
the huge tables revolve in their slow
and stately manner. Here and there
among the iigs and among the tables
there is a break in the sombre gray
color that prevails in the building. the
break being made by new yellow lum-
Der, while groups of men with ham
mer and saw are busy fitting in the new
machines.
By far the most important work go
ing on at the concentration is the in
stallation of the new big rolls by which
the ore is to be crushed.
Jerry Moriariety. superintendent of
the concentration, Is taking a vacation
and has gone to San Francisco with his
wife. Mr. Merely is in charge in his
absence. About a week ago Mr.. MORT
ariety had a narrow escape from death
in the mill. A huge block of wood fell
from height of so feet and struck him
on the head He was knocked sense
less and has not yet entirely recovered
from the effects Of the blow. The block
fell go that its broadcast part struck his
head and distributed the force of the
blow. Had it fallen end on 1t probably
would have killed him
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Our exchanges are full of mining
deals, great and small. The considera-
tons named run all the way from two
or three thousand dollars up to a mil
lion or two. 1t is a pleasure to note
this, for it indicates the prevailing &C.
tivity in mining circles and the anxiety
of monied men to get In" Compare
lively few of these deals are in Mon
tana. This is mainly owing to the fact
that the Montana mines generally are
so big that nothing less than an ANAL
gamated copper company can buy one.
If anybody is disposed to think that we
have no mines let him come here and
cast his eye over the Montana mining
field. They are here all right, turning
out the stuff, employing thousands of
men and aiding in the upbuilding of a
splendid commonwealth.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
Electric Power and Heavy Machinery.

From the Mining Reporter
In the operation of the lighter manu-
fac tories and other industries where more
OF less machinery is employed, there has
been for years a gradual growth in the
use of electric machinery. Gradually this
growth is reaching into the establish
ments where monster power is required
for the operation of ponderous machinery
i'm turning out products of massive pro-
portions. The United States has become
leader in this more extensive change
from steam to electricity. An electric
plant of 1900 horsepower has recently
been installed at the navy yards at
Washington. which supplies light to the
yards and power to some of the machine
shops, and Is gradually suppanting the
steam-driyen shafting in the gun and ma
chine factories. A recent extension of
the gun factories is operated entirely by
a number of motors, which turn the ma
chinery in the manufacture of torpedo
launching tubes. Maxim guns, wheels for
carriages and gun fittings. 1t is the in
tention to further extend the electric sys-
tenn and supplant the steam engines as
far as practicable for the sake of econo-
my. As an example nearer home it is
pertinent fact that a goodly portion of
the machinery used in some leading Col
orado mines might be classed among
heavy descriptions of electric plants.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon
and the adjacent portions of Idaho I'M
doubtedly constitute a rich mineral re-
gion and they are certainly getting
their full share of booming. For ex-
ample the Mining Record of Denver
in recent issue printed an article on
the Seven Devils country of Idaho ia
ken from the Spokesman-Review The
body of the article is not so bad. but it
appears under two column swell head
caption which includes the following:
Seven Devils the Great Copper Pro-
ducer''-"The Greatest in the United
States" The utter absurdlty of such
exaggeration is apparent when we con-
slider that a dozen comparatively small
mines can be named in the Butte dis
trict, any one of which yields more
copper several times over than the en-
tire state of Idaho. 1t may be that the
Seven Devils district has excellent
prospects, but it falls long way short
of being the greatest producer in the
United States.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

The Mining Reporter of Denver
states that for a man of small means
the prospect is safer investment than
a developed mine. This may be true in
some cases, but it is doubtful if it will
hold good as a general rule. OF course
it is not easy for man of small means
to buy really valuable mine that has
been developed If he can buy a good
prospect, he can usually get it at low
figure, and If it turns out well, his per-
centage of profit will be large. But
there are more chances to take in buy
ing the prospect, and the greatest care
and skill are necessary in making the
examination. No man can look very
far into a mountain without the aid of
underground workings
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

tricity. When this compressor is in
stalled the LIE Roi will have more drills
than any other mine in British Column
bia. The plant will cost 100000, and
It is to be delivered in four months from
date.
The Pennsylvania group of mines at
Sunnyside, near Ward. will shortly be
provided with a concentrating mill. The
mines. which belong to the Yukon Gold
Mining company, are superintended by
George w. Teal, and he has been prose-
cutting development work for over two
years. He has over 5000 feet in levels
and has ore sufficient in sight to furnish
so tons of ore day to the mill. Ore
taken from the mine recently has aver
aged 1923 ton.
The Hoosier mine. at Cripple Creek,
last month shipped $4,000 worth of ore
and this month expects to ship 100000
worth. The ore comes from the 800
foot level and the ore body is said to
be immense The upshoot has been
proven for so feet and the nay por-
ton varies in width from Is to %
feet.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
ANACONDA.
UTAH CONSOLIDATED.
HeaIthful odors of Herbs and Flowers

Interesting experiments with the
doors of flowers have from time to time
been made, and it has been found that
many species of microbes are easily de-
stroyed by various odors. The odor of
cloves has been known to destroy mi
crobes in 35 minutes; cinnamon will
kill some species in IL minutes; thyme
in So. In As minutes common wild YER
bena is found effective, while the odor
of some geranium flowers has de-
stroyed various forms of microbes in
so minutes The essence of cinnamon
is said to destroy the typhoid fever
microbe in - minutes, and 1t is record
ed as the most effective of all odors
as an antiseptic. 1t is now believed
that flowers and herbs which have been
found in Egyptian mummies were
placed on bodies more for their anti
septic properties than as mere orna-
ments or objects of sentiments.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

the domain of steam. and it is not easy
to see where it will come to an end.
Even now it has made such progress,
that If electricity were to be withdrawn
from use as a motive power, it would
seem as if a very large part of the
worlds progress had vanished. and
about as suddenly as electricity itself
does, when a circuit is broken.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
The Gold Yield of California for Fifty
Years,

Years.
From the Mining and Engineering Re
view.
The state of California has produced
from her placer, drift, hydraulic and
quartz mines within the past so years,
from 1S4S to 1898 inclusive. the enormous
sum of 1863, 1872. 377 in gold. In 1913 the
yield was s245, 301. For the four succeed
ing years the Increase in production of
the precious metal in the state astonished
the world. The gold output in 1919
amounted to $40 Isl $50. in 1850 to SAL, 273, 1906
In 1851 to S79, 93S 232, and in 1852 to l,29i,-
700, and the quartz mines of the state,
which are now pouring out millions an
nually, were not yet opened. Though the
yearly output gradually decreased after
that the yield never fell below 1000, 900
until 1862. when the returns from the
mines amounted to $3S, So, 66s. The decline
continued, however, with a few excep-
tionally good years, until in 1898 the gold
production fell to sl2,422S11. Since the
rich lodges along the mother lode have
been adding their quota to the annual
yield the yearly output has been gradu-
ally increasing, though, owing to annual
drought for the past two years, the gold
production has fallen off slightly.
The prospects for the present year are
very encouraging and 1t is probable that
the S2OOON,0O0 mark will be passed in
1899. There is more activity in mining
in California at present than for many
years. Investors have discovered that
deep mining is profitable in this state
and capital is pouring in to develop the
great mineral region, which is yet i'm a
comparatively unexpected state.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Great stories are rife concerning rich
finds in the Portland mine at Cripple
Creek. The particulars are not given,
but the ore is described as running very
high in gold-in some cases 60 per cent
being reported. The streak in which
it appears is said to be quite a large
one, but how large is not clear. When
such reports come from the Portland
we are disposed to receive them with
much credence, because they are ac-
companied by announcements of good
fat dividends. The Portland has been
a great mine and it is gratifying to
learn that there are no signs of it's Civ
ing out. The mine has been taking out
15O tons day, and the purpose of the
company to double this amount is an
nounced, with a probable increase of
dividends.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

The fact should be kept ever in view
that the stock market is one thing and
the mining industry quite another. The
value of the stock of a mining COM
pany ought to be governed by the con-
dition or prospects of the property, but
unfortunately the stocks are frequently
forced either up or down regardless of
the merits of the mines. The slump in
copper stocks last week and their rise
again during the current week is Il
case in point. The Boston & Montana
for example, fell from $3.50 or more to
$500, and it is now back to near
ly the old figure again-a clean
drop and rise Of s4.0O0,O00 with
literally no change in the real
value or prospects of the mines.
And so with other mines, the Anaconda,
the Butte & Boston and Parrot, etc.
1t is quite evident that somebody, per-
haps good many "somebodies" sus-
tanned a wholly unnecessary less.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
FROM LEVEL AND SLOPE.
Mining Developments and Orc Finds
Here and There.
Reports from the Upper Kootenay
in British Column ia are very faNnrahle

The Golconda at Baker City is still
taking out it's wonderfully high grade
ore from the 200-foot level, the rich pay
chute not yet having come to an end.
Drifting will soon commence on the
3O0-foot level of this chute, which it is
anticipate may prove as rich as where
they are at present.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Complaint is made that the business
of the Denver stock exchange is being
transferred to Colorado Springs. 1t is
said that forty per cent. of the bust
ness of the last named city comes from
Denver. President John Campion of
the Denver exchange says that this is
"a disgraceful condition of affairs" So
it may be. but just how people are to
be prevented from disgracing them
selves and Denver by giving Colorado
Springs the preference in their stock
dealings we are not quite able to see.
Possibly the fault lies with the Denver
brokers. However, Denver is doing
better in the stock exchange business
than Butte is.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

R. c. Chambers, superintendent of
the Ontario, spends much of his time
these days in Park City looking over
the many improvements being made at
the mine and mills. The output and the
working force are both being steadily
increased. The whole camp is, in fact,
showing up wonderfully we'll
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26
IN THE VESTS MINERAL REALM
News About Mining in Montana and
the Northwest.


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the public mining
making Standard the has
hitherto had representation in
intended for the mining of the Standard will
Standards fail attention
Montana
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Nice reports Of quiet and modest
character come from the Pierce City
district of Idaho There is. considerable
placer mining xone in the district, and
all the way from 200 to 500 men are en-
ployed in these claims. The ores are
said not to be absolutely free milling,
but the values can be saved by con-
centration and amalgamation. The
Mascot, the Golden Gate. the White
Elephant and several smaller claims re-
port good showings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

The Bannockburn mine of the Ban
nockburn group, above Duncan City. is
said to be looking extremely we'll. This
is considered very valuable property,
and was sold last winter to the present
owners, the Bannockburn Mining COM
pany for $780, 900 The Lode Star Mining
company, whose property is close to
the Bannockburn, are doing a great
deal of development work and are BUSH
ly engaged at present putting in tim
Der and supplies for the winter.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-26

Better and larger is the daily rec
ord in the Princess Maud, at Republic.
The property has always been consid-
cred a good little mine. but if develop
ment continues it may soon be ranked
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-24
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Mrs. Charlton will receive the members
of the O. E. s. at her home, 437 Everett
avenue, next Tuesday afternoon.
There will be rehearsal Of vested choir
this afternoon at o'clock at the Episco-
pal church Everyone who has promised
to sing, come.
There will be a meeting Of the street
fair general committee Monday night at
the Commercial club at 8 O'Clock. Bust
ness Of Importance.
All raveling men in the city are re
quested to meet at the Manhattan hotel
at 10 o'clockk today to formulate plan OF
entertainment for travelling mems day
during carnival week.
Special business meeting OF Assembly
Chautauqua Circle will be held Monday
evening at 6:15 o'clock. at the office Of
r. L. Holmes. on North Market street.
Every member should be present
The plans for the Hypara annual have
been changed and the installation Of Of
fcers will occur as usual ct the regular
meeting OF the club. Monday. October 2.
at D. m, in the club rooms. All mem
bers are urged 10 be present, and guests
viii be welcome.
Harmony Council. IL, F. A A, Will
give an open meeting and entertainment
al their hall. corner Topeka and Doug
las avenues. this evening. A literary and
musical program viii be rendered, after
which Zee cream and cake VIII be served.
A large attendance IS expected