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The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

lions of pounds while during the year
tied up by litigation.
With the general development of cop
per mining in so many sections it is
not to be expected that Montana should
maintain the maximum percentage be-
cause as aggregates rise percentages
usually fall, and to hold the percent
age of SIG, which represented her pro-
portionate output in 1894, Montana
would have had to show an increase
of totals equal to that of all the rest
of the states and territories combined.
To illustrate this: We never hear a
suggestion that the Lake region is on
the down grade. But if we look at
the copper records for 1882 we find that
section producing 62.9 per cent of the
country's total, while now the percent
age is only 30.1--very much less than
half. On it's face this would suggest
a decline, but when we lay percentages
aside and look at the actual product,
we find that in 1882 the Lake Superior
region produced 25,439 long TONS while
in 1898 the product was 66,291 long
tons, an increase of more than 100 per
cent. in quantity.
If we go still farther back and take
the year 1869, we find the Lake region
showing up with percentage of So. l..
This was merely because the product
of the rest of the country was almost
nothing at all. 1t has been frequently
remarked that there is no method of
comparison so fallacious and mislead-
ing as that by percentages.
There has also been some speculation
as to the probability of Arizona taking
the lead and Montana dropping back
into second place. Of course it Is
impossible to say definitely what may
happen on that line, but it can be
safely affirmed that there is nothing
in the figures yet given to suggest
such change of relation in the near
future. Last years figures throw very
little light on future proba bilities, for
the year was exceptional, both in Ari-
zona and Montana.
If We go back to 1883 it will be OBJ
served that Montana's increase has
been not only more regular, but enor-
mously greater than that of Arizona.
In the year named Arizona produced
23,S14,96S pounds, while Montana's out
put was 24,664,346. The two territories,
as they were then, produced almost
equal quantities. There have been a
number of years since in which Ari-
zona appeared to be going backward,
and the same is true of Montana. But
at the close of 1898. the product of
Montana was, as stated, 206, 900, 900
pounds, while that of Arizona was only
Ill, 900, 900.
But these figures give very made
quate idea of the difference between
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

While commencing the Standards ut
terraces on the subject of extravagant
mining reports, the Garnet Mining
News thinks that they do not go far
enough, and that every fraudulent
scheme should be exposed
The News is right upon this point,
and the Standard will never hesitate
to show up any fraud that it knows to
be one. But in this respect there is
danger of going too far and perpetrat-
ing an injustice. No charge of the kind
should be made except upon the basis
of accurate knowledge and reasonably
conclusive evidence. While innocent
purchasers should be afforded all the
protection possible against the machi-
nations Of sharpers and scoundrels. we
must also be careful not to fall into
error on the other side.
A mere suggestion that a certain en-
terprise is not on the square may not
only seriously injure the projectors, but
work grave harm to the community in
which it is located. The effect of such
a charge, it must be remembered, may
and will extend far beyond the individ-
uals Immediately concerned, for 1t
tends to cast suspicion upon the entire
mining industry and bring it into dis
repute.
1t is far better to let an occasional
fraud pass unnoticed than to make
wrongful accusation, just as in law 1t
is held that a thousand criminals
should escape punishment rather than
that an innocent man should suffer.
Fakes and impostors should be un-
mercifully exposed, but, at the same
time. the utmost care and discrimina-
ton should be exercised in making the
exposure. An unfounded accusation
may work irreparable harm, while upon
the other hand it is fair to believe that
in the vast ma jority of cases people will
be reasonably discreet in their invest
ments and not risk their money without
careful investigation.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

The midsummer mining edition of
the Colorado Springs Evening Tele-
graph is about the finest thing in it's
way that has ever reached this office
1t consists of fifty-two pages devoted
almost entirely to Cripple Creek, but
with an appropriate outline descrip-
ton of the city of Colorado Springs
1t is printed on beautiful paper and
the illustrations are in the first degree
artistic and attractive. The pages are
full of well written, instructive matter
relative to the mines and mills of the
great gold district of which 1t is de-
scriptive. The data given is ample,
and aside from its beauty the edition
is well worth preserving as a work of
reference. After reading it through one
feels that he knows something about
Cripple Creek. The publishers are en-
titled to sincere congratulations upon
their success.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

the two as producers. If we take the
totals from the beginning the dispro-
portion is vastly greater The product
of Arizona in round numbers may be
stated at 650.000,000 pounds, while that
of Montana has sreached the tremendous
aggregate of 1000, 100000 pounds. In
this connection it may be interesting
to note the fact that Montanas out
put for the last three years exceeds
the total of Arizona's since 1882
Last year Arizona increased about
S0,000,000 pounds more than the
year before, but in 1896 Mon
tana likewise increased her out
put to a similar extent, while
in 1892 the increase in this state over
the preceding year was Al 1000, 900
pounds. These gains, however are
abnormal in both, and cannot be
taken as fair index of the sustained
future product because the rapid open
ing out of single mine may account
for large part of the gain, while on
the other hand the comparatively light
work of one great producer may be
responsible for very considerable de-
cline, as in the case of the Anaconda
last year. But we know that the cop
per production of the state is more
than twice as great as it was 10 years
ago, that there is no sign of her great
deposits giving out and that new dis
coveries are constantly being made.
We may therefore look calmly and Sc
MT hn f,,f,
no matter what gains other sections
may make, there will be no halt in
that onward march of progressive de-
velopment which is so rapidly giving
to Montana a commanding position in
the great sisterhood of American
states.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

1t is all right for Joe Letter to be
looking around after Utah mines, and
it is to be hoped that he will find
some good ones. 1t is also to be hoped
that his operations, either in working
them or selling them, will not be con-
Quoted on the principles of the Chi
cago wheat pit. There is no desire to
suggest that there is anything wrong
about Joe. He doubtless got into bad
company in Chicago, and the result
was unfortunate all around. But down
in Utah, at least part of his COM
pany is good, and leaving the matter
Of polygamy out of account, he will
not be likely to run up against any
thing that will do him any harm. If
he is careful and endeavors to profit
by his improved associations ne may
yet blossom out into a good and use
full citizen.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

While extravaganzas are under con-
sideration it may not be ill-timed to
indulge a smile at some of those that
are going the rounds concerning w. A
Clark's wealth and income. One ap-
peared recently in the financial COL
umns of the Boston Globe, in which 1t
was gravely stated that Mr.. Ciark's in
come from the United Verde mine alone
is estimated all the way from $4,000 900
to $50000,000. When We consider that
the United Verde is located in Arizona.
and that the total net income of that
entire territory from copper scarcely
exceeds $S000,000 the value of such esti-
mates as those referred to will be fully
appreciated. Mr.. Clark is undoubtedly
a rich man, but there is lot of ro-
mancing about his wealth.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05

of his opinion since his official investi-
CATION, by stating that they were based
upon subsequent development He said
that there was always room for a diff
ference of opinion as to the limits of a
lode.
His evidence showed that from the
point at which the three veins were
joined, eastward to the end line of the
Rafus, the divergence was such as to
make the total distance across about
l6O feet, of which a considerable por-
ton was country rock intervening, be-
tween the lodges. This, in his judg-
ment, still constituted lode, but he
said that IL the divergence continued
a point would soon be reached at which
the lodges would be so far apart tnat
they could no longer be considered a
single lode. He did not undertake to
specify how far apart they must be be-
fore they should be regarded as sepa-
rate lodges. The divergence he gave
as about 16 or II degrees. In a general
way he thought that lodges more than
100 feet apart should not be included
in the same lode.
Much of the witness testimony was
upon a high scientific plane, indicating
much erudition in his profession. The
fact was brought out, though, that he
had confined his study for this case
within the END lines of the Rarus, and
Mr.. Scallon in the cross examination
laid stress upon the circumstance,
strongly intimating his belief that the
witness could not get correct geologi-
cal idea of the ground in controversy
and determine where the different
lodges apexed without extending his ex-
animation farther to the east. Upon
the whole, however, it is impossible to
accurately weigh the value of the scien-
tific opinions of plaintiffs witnesses
without hearing those upon the other
side, and 1t Is only when the issue is
squarely made by the experts them
selves that it will be clearly and scien-
tifically defined.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
The Standards Birthday.

The Anaconda Standard is celebrat-
ing to-day as the anniversary of its
birth. 1t is ten years old. Its min
ing department is only a little more
than one month. In the growth and
dvelopment of what is now the great
est newspaper of the state, and one
of the greatest of the entire Southwest,
this department has had no share and
can claim no portion of the credit.
Even with no special mining features
the paper would have continued to
grow and improve. But it is hoped
that the work Of these pages may help
it to grow little more rapidly, and
that the matter contained in them may
add to the general excellence of the
paper by the diversification and null
tiplication of features, if in no other
way.
Up to the present time the effort has
been somewhat crude, as is quite gen
orally the case in new undertakings.
The aim of the Standard, though, has
always been at a higher ideal and this
ambition applies to its mining pages
as completely as to it's other parts.
We shall proceed with the work in the
best of conscience. with perfect fidelity
and with such discriminating ability
as we can command, indulging the
while the hope that when the Stand
ard shall celebrate its second decen-
nial anniversary. with greater and
grander achievements to record, the
mining department may then with due
and becoming modesty, claim a small
portion Of the glory.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
PROFESSOR WALTER H. WEED.
Another Distinguished Savant in Study
of the Butte District


Those who are interested in the geol-
ogy Of the Butte district are being espe-
cialiy favored this year in the presence
of so many men eminent in the science
and distinguished by the character of
their work.
Since reference to Professor Emmons
was made in these columns some weeks
since. that gentleman has departed, and
has been succeeded by Professor Wal
ter Harvey Weed, who will continue
and perhaps complete the work of Pro-
fessor Emmons on the economic geol-
ogy, or, more plainly speaking, the ore
deposits of the district. The local geol-
ogists speak of Professor Weed in terms
of unstinted praise. He graduated
from the Columbia school of mines as
mining engineer in 1888 Almost imme-
diately he became connected with the
United States geological survey, retain
ing the connection until the present
time. He has participated in some of
its most important work, first in the
Yellowstone park and later in charge
of the geological survey of Montana
He is the author of many papers and
official reports on hot springs, geysers
and their deposits, coal and ores of
Montana and the special geology of
various districts. He now has a party
making a study of the Marysville dis
trict. The first part of the Butte Spe-
ciaf' was written by him, and he is
now. as already stated, following up
the work of Professor Emmons in
final study of the ore deposits of the
district, their structure and genetic re-
lations with the country rock. 1t is
said of Professor Weed that in knowl-
edge of the specific geology of Montana
he has no superior.
Between mining suits and the official
work of the geological survey, the
Butte district now seems to be a CEN
ter Of geological interest.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
FineCoffin Shops in China.

The finest shops in a Chinese city are
those devoted to the sale of collins.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
Cliff Dwellers in italy,

Near a certain quarry In Italy Is a
town the inhabitants of which pay no
rent or taxes. They are quarry en-
ployes who have dug dwellings in the
face of a steep rock
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
IN THE VESTS MINERAL REALM
News About Mining in Montana and
the Northwest

tion
be to
public
making Standard
hitherto had representation
Communications intended
of
all
will
rtment
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-05
Aggy's Careless Correspondence.

Aguinaldo has not yet heard from any
of the powers. but perhaps he faileL to in
close stamp for reply.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Captain Crary did not take his military
examination in Denver yesterday as ex-
pected. In company with Lieutenants
Walsh and Day he spen. the day receiv.
ing instructions relative to the new Win.
chester rifles with which it is expected to
equip the Colorado guard shortly.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Robert McCalmont, of Franklin. Pa,
now en- route from California TO his
home. stopped of today to visi, with Mr..
7. R. Mann, F. L. Williamson and other
former Pennsylvania friends now resio-
ing here.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

An unknown man kicked in the lower
panel OF the rear door of T. v. Wilson's S
real estate Office on Sunday night. but
apparently failed to effect an entrance
as nothing was disturbed in the Office.
The Office is used also by B. F. Pine and
the incident is thought to be connected
with the incendiary attempts on the lat.
ter's residence.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Mrs James McGlnn, aged 63 years,
died at Marshall last night. She leaves
SIX children to mourn her loss. Mr..
Trezlse sent over cssket this morning
and will conduct the funeral in South
Boulder cemetery at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Blake and baby
came over from Denver today to visit
with the family Of D. L. Wise. Charles
Hoskinson and wife are also visiting
with the Wises.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

ANY lady wanting pleasant and profit
able employment. salary paid by the
month. Call on Mrs. I. w. Stevens
April IL, 1899 at 1874 18TH street. III It
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

George M. Mcclure was engaged in
Circulating the subscription list for the
bonus of 81 900 to the c. & N. railway for
constructing the Chautauqua branch to-
day. The list had reached about eighty
names before noon and Mr.. Mcclure
says it will be one hundred before he
quits
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

The engagement, of Mr.. Oneby of
Colorado Springs to Pearl McGafey. a
former popular young lady of Boulder.
has been announced
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

The quarterly Missionary tea of the
Methodist church was held at the home
of Mrs Phillip Keyser on Pine street.
An instructive and pleasant afternoon
was passed.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

T. H. Butcher. friend Of Mr.. Havi-
land, who has been spending the winter
in Boulder. left this morning tor hts home
in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd S. Day. returned
last night from Cripple Creek where they
have been visiting several days sine.
their marriage.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

c. c. Bromley returned from tn. east
whittier be was summoned by the death
of his father. and is again on duty 4, th-
Boulder National bank.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

The ladies of the Congregations
church are to give calico carnival il
the church Parlors this evening. Ad
mission Is cents.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Adam Angert of St. Charles. Mo-, who
has been wintering here, left today for
Colorado Springs.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Edward Johnson and wife lef, yester
day for Lincoln. Nebraska.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Father Henry. well known in Boulder,
returned last evening from the east and
will be identified with parish work in
Boulder county.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

For RENr-Furnishcd room. En-.
quire at $40 Pearl street. loft
For .RENT-One bedroom with sitting
room adjoining. Convenient to the uni.
'ersity. With or without board. Call
corner 18th and Grand View avenue.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

J.C. Working OF the Ballarat Snug.
gler mine Of Jimto~n was in Boulder on
his way to Denver.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

WANTED-Girl for general housework k
Mrs. Reed, 1887 Pine street. III
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Joe, the large. fine horse which was
burned some time ago, has SO far re.
covered that it was again placed on duty
today.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

The greatest stinker on earth-tb
Gold Dust cigar at s cents.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Harl S Kit,le. the jeweler. ha indies the
best line of fpresentation goods in the city.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Charles Nassaeur started yesterday
afternoon for Kansas City. Mo.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Mrs. Jack Faus. who has been very
i'll. is reported some better.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

George Conwell went down to Colo
RADIO Springs this morning.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11
Pirates Of Ps..aucs, April Il and IS

c. A. Clark was over from Louisville
today.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Rooms and board. I4l7 Pine St. 8
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Mrs Henry Drumm and sister. MIS-.
jessie Harrington enjoyed ride over
the Whiplash to Ward today.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Tim O'Connor has gone to Mexico or
mining business
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

We have never shown such beautiful merchandise as
we do this spring in our departments. Come in and
see our new dress goods. Come in and see our new
colored and black silks. Come in and see our new
spring wash goods. Come In and see our new white
goods la es and embrode rles Come in and look over
the large line of shirt waists in siik and
cotton Separate skirts in wool and silk
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Augda Sanburg went down to Cripple
Creek yesterday.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

A. Kent has gone to Nampa. Idaho on
mining business.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11
Carpets and Shoes

We are doing large trade in the carpet department
and we should too the stock Is large varied
the good things you will find here. New goods re-
ceved nearly every day In sundry goods depart
ment Shirts, collar, cuffs, ties, hosiery, ETC. An.
other large line Of ladies' muslin underwear opened
Parasols umbrellas, gloves ribbon trimming buckles.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11

Z. V. Pomeroy has started for Boise
City. Idaho.
Daily camera., 1899-04-11
"Piratss Of Psn.ance," April IA and Is.

Miss Laura Dodge is taking the school
census.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10

that any firm that does not settle with
the wholesaler with whom 1t has been
dealing cannot purchase meat from any
other in the combine.
This action puts the retail business
practically on a cash basis. A number
of prominent retailers of the city met
last night to discuss the situation. They
believe that this is an attempt on the
part of the big packers to drive the
retailers out of business, so that the
trust can operate depots of it's own.
The retailers say they will establish
slaughter houses Of their own. A rep
resentative of Swift & Co., when seen
in regard to the new rule, said: I'VE
are tired letting men do business at our
expense. We have to carry some of
our customers month after month Fin
ally they close up business and we lose.
We have accounts amounting to $780,
900 weekly. This makes a big load to
carry when you consider that we have
to pay cash for what we buy. I expect
that new order will drive out of bust
ness many of the little fellows but the
wealthy retailers like the ORDER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
DEFENSE OF OTIS.
Senator Hawley Declares the General
Is a Good Man For the Place.

New York, Aug. Ex-senator Joseph R.
Hawley of Connecticut sailed for Europe
yesterday. He will spend six months in
rural England. Just before his departure
he said:
Il am glad to see that the army in the
Philippines is being reinforced. I have
urged such an increase from the outset
and some months ago I saw the president
several times to urge upon the necessity
OF sending reinfOrcementS to the islands
at once. Then received private informa-
ton from Manila which convinced me
that was right. laid the matter before
the president at once. I am sure that
future
Is General Otis likely to be relieved of
command there?''
7 don't think so. I don't see why he
in him. believe he is a good man for the
place OF course there is a great howl
going up from the colored journals. They
began with Surgeon General Sternberg
and tried to kill him. Then they shifted to
A1ger. and they finished him; and now
they don't see anyone to go for but Otis.
They can tie a tin kettle and veil mad
dog But think the public is beginning
to see behind the clatter and to take
things more quietly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
STREET SIGNS BOTHER.
New York Is Trying a Brand New
System of Posting Them.

New York, Aug. 10-New York has
a great deal of trouble in arranging its
street name signs so that they shall
be entirely satisfactory. Not long ago
the commissioner who has had charge
of this matter changed all the signs
on the lamp posts so that the names
of the cross streets are read on the
Broadway and avenue sides, while the
Broadway and avenue name is side
ways.
Thus, if you are walking up or down
Broadway and wish to find Tenth
street, for instance, you must step into
the roadway or get Immediately Oppo-
site the lamp post on the sidewalk be-
fore you can read the name Of the
street. You know you are on Broad
way, probably; but the fact is impress
ed upon you by the sign that faces you
as you walk up or down the thorough
fare. This is directly opposite to the
ordinary plan followed in New York I'M
til lately. Riding on a street car it is
handy, because you read the name from
the roadway; but it is bewildering un-
til you become used to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-10
MAC ARTHUR'S LOSS
As Officially Reported Five
Killed and 25 Wounded.

Washington, Aug. 1O.-A cable dis
patch has ben received from Gen. Otis
saying that the losses of Gen. Mac
Arthur in the recent battle were five
killed and twenty-five wounded. The
new volunteer regiment under Col. Bell
participated in the fight and had three
officers wounded.
The following has been received at
the war department:
Manila, Aug. 1O.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Transport Pennsylvania
left Iloilo this morning; Sheridan should
leave Manila this evening. OTIS"