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Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
BACA GRANT NO. 4.
Independent Miners Have Developed Some
Good Prospects.

Good Prospects.
The terms of the sale of the Baca
grant No. 4 have just been made pub
lie. The grant embraces II tract of
about ten miles square on the western
slope of the Sangre de Cristo range in
San Luis Park and is one of the most
thoroughly mineraliZed sections in the
state. For the last four years several
miners have been ut work within the
limits of the grant. feeling confident
that the court would refuse to confirm
the mineral rights to the owners of
the grant. When the Supreme Court
of the United States about n year ago
confirmed the title to the owners. in
cluding the mineral there We're half Il
dozen or more good properties in differ
ent stages of development on the
ground. the most important of which
was the Independence on Spanish
creek, claimed by Frank Dimick. who
had opened II remarkably valuable
property. some of the ore running as
high as 5000 ton. Most of the min
ers settled with the owners on the best
terms possible, but Mr.. Dimick took
the matter to the courts and won sew
eral points which convinced the own
ers that they had long period of liti-
cation ahead of them. The entire grant
was presented to Philadelphia syn
dicate for 81 100000. and after a care
full examination of the property was
accepted provided the owners made Il
settlement with Mr.. Dimick. This con-
dition was agreed to. and Mr.. Dimick
settled for $4,000 cash and all the le-
gal expenses involved in his suits.
The new owners have made reason
able terms with prospectors and min
ers operating in the district. and az
rangements are making for a vigorous
prosecution of development this sea
son. The purchasers have retained the
Independence and will thoroughly de
velop the mine. There are several
properties on Spanish creek which will
commence shipping next summer.
In the western end of Sagunchc
county the prospects are good for the
coming season. \ large number OF
good properties have been opened in
the Cochetopn range and the owners
are already preparing for the summers
work. The old Eagle mine. four miles
north of Bonanza. is to resume opera
tions this season. The mine has been
idle for seven years. and the shaft, 1o0
feet deep, Is fun of water. Mr.. Miller
the owner. has commenced pumping
and will put the mine in good shape
for further development and produc-
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
WILL REDUCE OUTPUT.
Mine Owners ut Cripple Creek VIII Try to
Coerce smelters.

At the meeting of the mine owners in
Colorado Springs. held at the office of
the Portland Gold Mining Company.
they voted to curtail expenses and to
cut down the output of Cripple Creek.
This does not imply that every mine
will be asked to suspend operations ell.
tirely but that owners shall suspend
production of the grade of ore on which
the smelterS charge extraordinarily. 1t
is believed that in this way the smell
ters. railroads and mills can be forced
TO terms.
This action does not mean the
shutting down of all the mines or of
any one mine in particular. The mine
owners say they will accept any rea-
sonable compromise made by the smell
ters and railroads. However, if neces-
sary, they propose to build an independ-
ent custom mill, Il proposition which
was favorably passed upon. Mr.. Lilli-
bridge presided over the meeting and
IL resolution was passed to secure lib
eral reduction from the smelters, mills
and railroads. IL possible.
This ground was thoroughly covered
by the resolution adopted, as follows:
Be 1t Resolved. that it is the sense of
this meeting that the production of the
Cripple Creek district be curtailed I'M
til such time us more reasonable rates
can be secured from the smelters and
the mills. and from the railroads.
The resolution was submitted by Mr.
]. Il. Mckenzie and was the only fea-
ture of the discussion. A
Among those present were: James f.
Bnrns, Irving Howbert, w. s. Stratton
and J. r. McKinnie. and the shipping
mines represented We're the Portland
Independence. Anchoria-Leland. Elk
ton. Matoa. Raven. Work, Union, Jacl,
Pot and the Moon-Anchor.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
The Miners I,urusIt..

Ibllowing closely upon the develop
melt of good mine or mines comes
the parasite of the mining business
Hc'ls never n beginner. hui wuils until
tho energy or money of other men
make n place for him To attach him
sell He Is the individual who sends
out the smoothly wOrdcd prospectus.
In which Is mn elaborate description uf
gool mines, which constitutes the in
formation concerning the Investment
Offered His effort Il expended In tell
Ing what good things there are in the
seiion where his proposition X. rest.
IND the merits of his offer upon those
of other cnterprlscs-a purely pnrasli.
icnl method. Were he forced to nt.
tempt business on the merits Of his
own scheme. he would. In the majority
of eases. have little or no material for
his prospectus.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
WHAT is DOING IN
THE MINING WORLD.

the annual report of that mine, in
which occurs the following paragraph:
THE low yield of the rock, which
was noted in our last report, continued
during the first seven months of the
year, reaching the lowest point In the
history of the mine, or an average of
IL $1,000 pounds of copper per ton of
rock stamped. A change for the bet
ter then began. and the yield improved
gradually, giving an average for the
last five months Of the yearof 13 2S-1OO
pounds per ton, and for the entire year
an average yield of II 2S-100 pounds
per ton
1t is to be noted that the official re-
port of the company fully bears out
the previous editorial statement made
herein. During the year the cOmpany's
production sold for $500 ,304.51: its eX-
penses for that time were S5I3.O2I AS.
showing IL profit for the year of S229,
IIIO3-this on ore some of which
went but II 5G-1o0 pounds of copper
to the ton. or. at 16 cents per pound,
S1.So per ton.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
Statement Of n Smelling Man.

1t is pointed out by smelling men
that there is no occasion for the state
ment frequently made in the papers
that Colorado is producing more ore
than the various plants can take care
Of If n mine has ore to sell of II de
sirable character the smelters will buy
it. "The trouble is said II smelter of
fetal recently, that many mines have
quantities of ore that cannot be smclt-
ed at n profit. 1t is material that the
smelters do not care TO handle, as 1t
will not pay. If the smelter refuses it
the story is at once started that the
smelters are ovcrstocked and cannot
handle the ore the mines could other
wise produce. A concern in any sort
of business wants to do as much AS
possible. and | do not believe the
smelling business Is any exception. |
venture to say that any mine which has
n desirable product to sell has 10 diff
Guilty in disposing of it,"
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
CRIPPLE CREEKS PRODUCT
For the Month of March 1t Was Over Two
Millions

For the Month of March 1t Was Over Two
Millions.
The production of the Cripple Greek
district for the month of March was
51,S1S tons, of n gross bullion value of
$2,21S.62S. This is a slight increase
over February, but does not reach the
January record. Compared with Feb
ruary, the average daily production
shows a big increase in mill-grade and
a falling off in smelling grade product.
The total shows decided increase in
tonnage.
The increase in the mill-grade pro
duction is very gratifying 1t is due to
the increased capacity of the reduc-
tion plants treating Cripple Greek ores.
The Brodie Gillett and Economic mills
We're each important factors during the
month. satisfactory reports are to
hand regarding the Economic mill,
which it is officially stated is com
plete success. Its production would be
much higher if it We're possible to get
Il larger supply of water. The big
Florence mill and the Colorado plant
both show an increase for the month.
Work on the new plants and the ad-
ditions to the older ones is progressing
and there is yet an ample supply of
ore for all the enterprises contem-
plated.
The smelling g-grlde estimate is placed
lower this month. The Isabella. Jack
Pot and Pinnacle We're not factors in
swelling the production figures during
March. This is no reflection whatever
on the mines. but is due to different
causes and the ore is still in the
ground.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
copper Discoveries Near pour,,ss

Mining operations ut the War Bon
net camp. on the La prelc. about
twflve miles from Douglas. Wyoming,
arG being actively carried on and large
bodies OF copper ores are developed.
Eastern parties are sinking on the old
Pioneer mine. which lies near the Cop
per King. the contract calling for fifty
feet beyond present depth. The Oriolc
has been sunk sixty feet and cross
cutlis being run through II tine body of
COPPER. The Copper King IL being de
veltpcd and shows promise of bccom-
ing one of the best producing copper
miIrs of the camp. From fifteen To
twdnty men are employed in the camp
and all are enthusiastic over the prom
isiIg developments now In sight.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
Low crndo Orr. In New ,I,,lco. .

DR.. William Brandrcth. the well
known New York millionaire. arrived
in Santa Fee Wednesday night and left
for Amizctt. Taos county. Thursday
morning. to select n site for forty
stamp mill on the Frazer group. which
New York capitalists. of which he Is
one, purchased last fall. Developments
during the winter on the Cyclone. one
of the group. opened up II line body of
gold ore twelve feet thick and averag-
ing so to the ton. also carrying some
silver. ON the Empire n large body of
copper ore was developed. II carries
eight per cent. Of copper. 81 In gold
and five ounces of silver to the ton
There are eleven claims on the Frazer
group. The company also owns ilvc
groups of twenty-six claims three
miles south of Amizctt. on which bod
les OF lead ore have been developed.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05

The miners encountered an ore shoot
several days ago that is about four
feet wide and runs over $1,000 per ton
the full width of the ore body. The
owners are much pleased with their
rich strike. as they have been in hard
luck for some time past. but IL the
rich body of ore holds out. and It Ia be-
lieved it will. they will soon be out of
the hole.
The Industrial placer machinery Is In
full blast in the Tuerto canon. They
are putting about thirty tons through
every hour and the manager wears u
smile on his face.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
UNIFORMITY OF MINE LAWS.
a Desirable Result Not Easily to Bo OBJ
tnlned,

tained.
The non-conformity of the mine laws
OF the various states of the Union is
causing more or less trouble ali the
time. In 10 two states are they alike.
The result is that the capitalist who
understands the legal conditions unde.
which mining operations are carrieC
on In one state cannot with safety in
vest his capital in another, until he fa
miliarizes himself with the mine law.
OF that state. Again. miners who are
accustomed to the mine laws of Oh,
state. and who emigiate to another. uil-
Intentionally violate Jaws with whicH
they are not familiar. and inuorcutlt
place themselves in the position of law
breakers.
uniformity of mining laws Will rs
sist in the more rapid development oi
tie mineral resources of many of tht
states. 1t will also be conducive to
safety. as i'll the miners will learn hy
experience, nj least, what the laws ell
acted for their protection are, and they
will endeavor to obey them. A UNI
formity of laws will result in II un,
formity of statistics which will make
government and state reports of great-
er value to those Interested in mining
operations. \ uniformity of statistics
will permit comparisons of conditions
existing i'll various states to be readily
made and all parties Interested viii
naturally be benefited thereby. Uni
fotmity of mine laws will also enable
certified foremen to secure positions
as mine foremcn in any Dart of the
country instead of coutining them, as
is at present the case. to one state or
region.
Naturally the securing of uniform
laws Will be difficult task. and there
is but one way in which it can be ac-
complished, and that is by the estab-
liShment in the national government uf
mining department. the head of
which should he IA cabinet officer. The
mineral products of the United States
now amount in value to about $500
100000 annually, and ns the United
States possesses greater mineral wealth
than any other nation. that wealth
should be taken care of in the proper
way. If there was n national depart
ment of mines. scientific questions per-
taining to mining could be thoroughly
investigated and reported on. and the
results would have Il material influence
in making safer the miners Occupa-
tion, and in securing such systems of
mining, etc. as would result in the
nation securing n maximum return
from her mineral wealth. If Il depart
ment of agriculture and department
OF commerce is necessary in the nation
al government, there is no good reason
for not forming department. of mines
and mining. This department could
advantageously include the United
State Geological Survey. and If prop
erly organized, could materially in
crease the efficiency of that survey by
securing uniform practice in the VA
rious state geological surveys. so thai
the latter would be of more materla
assistance TO the national survey and
the national survey of benefit TO The
state surveys. In fact. with II properly
/ constituted department of mines and
mining in the national government,
better results could be secured with far
less expense than in any other way
Mines and Minerals.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
Bir str,,x. I'm New Mexico.

The smcltcr at Cerillos is now In full
blast. running bullion out right along
The owners are highly pleased with
the way the stack Is working. and II
will he run now right along. as there
X enough ore in sight for II six months
run.
The ORTIZ gold mine. eight miles
from Cerillos. that has been worked
for over 300 years. has just made II big
strike In the drift at the .,JO-foot level
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
PLACERING WITH MACHINERY
St. Louis Capital Enters New Mexico with
an Expensive Plan.


Negotiations have been finally con
cluded for the transfer OF the thama
placers to the Rio Chama Gold and
Copper Company with headquarters
in st. Louis This company is com
posed chiefly of ST. Louis capitalists.
The capital stock is Si.5O0,O0o.
This company has acquired the
claims Of the Rio Arriba Placer Mining
Company. composed of Kansas city
and ST. Louis capitalists. They had
bought the placcrs from Hon. Frank
A. Reynolds of this city for $4,000.
The placers present one of the finest
and richest dredging propositions In
the country and the new company VIII
Immediately establish thereon series
of dredging plants of large proper
lions.
At the lowest estimate of - cents
per cubic yard from the gravel outside
of the river bed and SO per cubic yard
in the river bed. the property contains
over S1O.O0O.Ooo in gold The placers
are situated on the Rio Chama few
miles above Abiquiu. an old Spanish
town founded in the sixteenth century.
The development of the property has
been somewhat delayed by changes in
the ownership and management there
Of and also by some misunderstand
ings which have arisen in connection
with the several transfers. The placer
grounds embrace 300 acres of care
fully prospcctcd placcrs.
The bars and river bed, ranging from
30 to 700 feet lower than the adjoin-
ing mesas. have covered the bedrock
Of the rivers channel to depths vary
ing from twcnty-sevcn to forty feet.
The immense body of material is the
natural depository In which nature has
through ages been concentrating the
metallifcrous treasures. The altitude
is about 6.OOO feet and the winters are
so mild that the ground can he worked
to quite as good advantage in January
Us IN July.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05

This summer smelter will he H.,
near those groups The company vii
also erect II large power house this
summer to furnish power to Its own
mines and mill AS well as to other
properties in the Arroyo Hondo dis
trict. in which Amizett is situated. A
large custom mill is also to be erected
by the company at Amizett. These i'm
provements will mean decided boom
to that section which is very rich in
minerals which have thus far been
neglected for lack of capital.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
The & aim Hog,

The cry is being made in number
of camps against the holding of 50
many claims by men who are unable
To devlop even one claim. remarks an
exc change. The complaint is just one
and applies to any camp. The claim
hog Is usually the first invader of u
new district. and his breed never runs
out 1nter-family marriages, which are
said to deteriorate race. have no effect
ON he claim hog. He Is always ready
to race to the latest excitement. and
whether lie has II dollar or meal ticket
ahgid makes no difference. He will
white stakes ana drive them on all
the land within reach. then when 9TH
crs come who might he able and will
ing To do some development. they lind
the claims all ''stakcd." The hog has
them. but he never develops them
usually does not even have them sur
veN'd. but his stakes have driven bet
ter men away and perhaps prevented
the making of mines. .Iudicious legis-
latipn against the claim hog is needed
both on the statutes ana the self-nnde
rules of mining district government
licis nuisance and II block to prog
res.. Marble Times.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
Profitable Mining of Low Grade ore.

Mention WAS made In the issue of
the 10Th instant. says the Mining and
Scientific Press. of 81 ore being mined
and mllcd at n profit and In answer
to II question as to where. In the issue
Of the nth. were cited some instances
Among those mentioned was the At
lantic mine NJ Iloughton. Michigan
During the week has come n copy of
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-05
pIncerinc Near Black Hawk.

New York ana Ohio capitalists. in
connection with II. j. Sears of Central
city. have completed II deal on three
miles of placer ground on Clear creek.
below Black Hawk. The company will
he known as the Gold coin Placer
Company. ana expects to commence
work at once. and intends working the
whole of the creek bed on n large
scale. The ground covered in the trans
Ter commences just below the Penn
mill and extends down to within II
short distance of Cottonwood station.
ON the Colorado u Southern rallroad.
which Is considered one of the best and
richest placer dggngs in Gilpln coun-
IS. The company intends building Il
large nume to carry all the water in
the creek and that which may come
down during Hood. and Will use track
placer machines. the dirt ON both sides
of the creek being scooped up with
huge steel buckets and dumped into
the numc. Work will commence ut
the lower end Of the property, ana the
bedrock carefully cleaned for the On
tire distance.
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I by Leila Herbert. Harper & Bros: 81 Fol
| sale by Lowman & Hanford-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-09

ditions as he conceives them to be, rather
than as they are. He believes that all
the troubles of Italy come from the sep
aration of church and state, and that the
new nation will never be able to justify
and preserve its existence. He writes this
book in an Italian villa where he spends
the winter with his aunt and a cousin.
Eleanor, a woman of charm, distinction,
subtlety and much intellectual power. Size
is widow and has had a most unhappy
history. In close intellectual companion
ship with Manisty. HIS secretary, critic.
friend. she forgets for the first time all
she has suffered in the past and dares to
cherish faint hope for the future. Then
comes Lucy Foster, a New England girl
of the finest type, the best that village
Puritanism ever produces, to visit in the
villa. She is young and not far from
crude, but hers is a strong, deep, richly
endowed nature, and she has great physi-
cal beauty, hidden by her own prim mar
ner of dress, but brought out by the gar
ments Eleanor chooses for her. Manisty
becomes discontinued with his work up
on the book; he sees that his a priori
views of Italy were not all correct the
manuscript is PASSED upon and criticised
by an old friend upon whose Judgment he
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relies, and he recognizes that he has been
twisting facts to support his prejudices.
Then Lucy's young Professionalism infiu-
ences limit is characters such as hers
that show the divine sanction TO the right
OF private judgment-he falls madly in
love with her, and at the same time Ele-
amor becomes associated In his mind with
his failure and his mistake. And yet IT
is through Eleanor, II at all, that he must
win his love. for Eleanor's influence with
Lucy Is greater far than his: he has treat
ed Eleanor with incredible rudeness and
selfishness. and all the chivalry of the
young girls nature--and there is much OF
II in every GIRLS reused In Eleanor's be-
half. The climax of the story the ethical
servient. lies In Eleanor's discovery that
there is stiii the same sweetness. the abb
solute peace, In remuneration. in wiHed
unseltshness, that all the saints and mar
tyrs have ever proclaimed IL to have.
IL will be seen that the deep human In
terest OF the book and its Intellectual
interest are warp and woof OF the fabric
IL is a great book 10 Is essentially un-
dramatic. and at times almost tiresome,
so slowly does II move and so lAcking Is il
in incident. There have been books whose
characters were as lifeiike: there have
been books whose intellectual interest
was deeper: there have been books whose
love-interest was stronger and more
touching. but, with the possible exception
OF "Romola,' there has been no novel at
any time In which all these elements OF
excellence nave been so strong at once
II Is In her ability 70 mix the Gun aVen
as Il is done b. the master-magicians who
control human destinies that Mrs. Ward
Is truly great. She gives Us everything
at once, Most Of all, she gives us the
sensation Of richness. fullness, variety.
endless subtlety and complication. a thua-
sand figures woven into one great design
that. elsew here. We get only from life IL
self as the Lord has made a.
('EleanoT" hy Mrs. Humphrey Ward
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