The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-02-16
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The Poland China at Chesaw is to re-
sumo.
II is almost assured that the length
Of the ore shoot in the Chico will be
determined within the next 60 days.
William c. Otto is responsible for the
statement that work is TO be resumed
on the Number One Consolidated mine
There will he very little development
work done for the next two months,
but from that time forward much may
be expected.
The Morning Glory is still sacking
the same high grade ores that have
been the feature OF the mine for some
months past
Superintendent James L. Wyatt, OF
the Mountain Lion company, put a
force Of men at work on the Tenderfoot
and Trail mine last week.
The Republic mine is producing a
large quantity Of as good ore as has
ever been taken out Of IL. There is a
large force OF miners employed in stop
ing.
Hugh Mabln was in from the Nelson
district few days ago. bringing with
him samples Of ore from the Nancy
which gives $405.39. The ore was TAX
en- from the bottom Of a shaft 60 feet
deep.
A telegram received from ]. L. Har-
per, superintendent OF the Hawkeye.
in Cody camp north OF Republic, states
that the west crosscut in the Hawkeye
ledge is showing the ledge to be salts
factory and steadily improving in val.
he
For many months the Republic led
the van in point Of monthly develop.
ment. but about a year ago it dropped
from first to second place, and later on
TO third place. the Mountain Lion and
| Quilp both outstripping it. The Re
public has at last regained its former
/ prestige.
I The entire lot OF Quilp ore sent "a
the CRANKY smelter was a little more
than $35 per ton. This was entirely
( satisfactory TO Superintendent Tate
who states that the amount Of ore sent
out was about 80 tons and that ore will
I be sent in future as fast as teams car
/ be secured. AT this time only about q
/ tons per week can be shipped.
Another stratum FIVE feet wide has
4 beeen encountered in the big Wauconda
tunnel. Two assays have been made
/ that are decidedly encouraging. One
sample was taken across the face OF tht
ledge about a foot below the roof and
oil. ah 10
Of the tuunel. The former gave $ll.4C
per ton and the latter 1880.
The raise in the Quilp is producing
large quantities of high grade ore
Mr.. Jackling states positively tina;
there was not the least doubt thai
when the new machinery is installed
200 tons per day will be treated This
treatment is about as perfect as 1t il
possible 10 bring IL The results have
more than met expectations and arr
getting better. Up to date 1000 toni
of ore have been treated. Mr.. Jacklins
says that $14 ore can be treated with
I profit.
The development during January In
, the various mines operated in Republic
I district was inconsiderable when com
pared with that OF January, 1900
There are numerous reasons for this
but the principal one is the feeling thai
IL is almost useless to do any consider
able work until there is assurance that
a railroad will be constructed into the
camp within a reasonable time. The
hopes that were once entertained fol
the successful operation OF the custom
mill have long faded. The Republic
/ Reduction company shows no sign Of
life and has not for months.