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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
WORKING IN NEW DISTRICT.
New Company at Williams Fork Have a
Good Proposition.

OOoA AOPOSAtlOhs
One of the biggest propositions in the
county, and At the same time one which
Is in district which has been but little
worked, is known as the Williams Fork
Mining and Milling company.
This is new company which was only
incorporated few days ago and the
men who are behind it are some of the
best known business men in the state
The property which they are working
and which gives promise of being heavy
producer within very short space of
time is known as the Bobtail mine Dur
ing the last week a trial shipment of ten
tons to the Golden smelter, melted the
handsome sum of S22o.
What more could a person expect? 1t
shows that the gold is there and in large
Quantities, for the simp e reason that de-
velopment work is in its infancy as re-
CARDS this mine.
AT the present time there are more than
200 tons of ore on the dump, all of which
will run as high as $50 to the ton.
The vein in the Bobtail is monster
for the depth that has been attained
The bore has only been pushed 800 feet,
and at the present time a streak of pay
ing mineral seven feet wide has been
opened up.
The richest part of this vein is from
two to three feet in width, but each day
sees an increase in the values.
The property is sixteen miles from
Idaho Springs and is on the county line
of Clear Greek aud Grand counties
The company owns aud controls 5000
feet on true assure vein ore, and the
returns run from s77 to $50 per ton.
The mining is being done by the tun-
mel method exclusively. The cost of the
work is comparatively cheap, because
there is an abundance Of timber surround
ing the property. In add ion to this
there is a vever failing water supply
which is sufficient for al purposes.
In the near future concentrating mill
will be erected. This work will be
started just as soon as developments now
planned can be carried into execution.
Officers and directors of this company
are as follows: President, o. w. Lowell
Idaho Springs; Vice President, w. H.
Pratt, Denver; Secretary, VIM. Buchan-
an, Denver; Treasurer, c. c. Worrall;
Attorney, John c. Nixon; Superintendent
Thomas Webb.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Brooklyn Group to Be Sold.

1t is reported that negotiations are
under way whereby the Brooklyn group
of mines situated on the east slope of
Lincoln mountain, near Fmpire, will
pass into the hands of a syndicate of
Cincinnati capitalists.
A representative of the above gentle.
men has peen in the district for some
little time making an examination of the
property, and as near as can be learned
he found that they were all that could
be expected.
This property is situated near Virginia
City, an old producer, with a record of
hundreds of thousands.
Metcalf and Ketterer, the owners are
doing extensive development work and
are now in ore that runs $50 to the ton
These gentlemen will remain in the
company in case the Cincinnati company
secures possession.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Another Strike.

Another strike was made Thursday of
this week in the Hyattsville tunnel up
Soda Creek.
Judge Whiting, the manager of the
property brought into the city piece of
rock which was encountered, and it was
literally covered with copper and iron.
The values, it is thought, will be high in
both gold and silver.
At the present time it is not known
Just how wide the streak is for the rea-
son that it has not been investigated to
any great extent. The vein at the pres
ent is in the neighborhood of three
inches but there is no doubt but what it
will increase considerable.
This is the second tunnel on the prop
erty, and the bore is now in I25 feet
Rapid progress is being made in the
work and from all indications the prop
will be regular shipper in a short time.
The property of the Hyattsville Mining
company adjoins that of the Lexington,
and during the past month several strikes
of importance have been made in the
tunnels which are being driven.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Forest Fire Up Ute Creek.

fierce forest fire is raging over on
Ute creek, and the smoke can be plainly
seen from this city. AS near as can be
learned it started some time Wednesday.
Its origin is not known, but it is thought
to have carelessness on the part of some
campers.
The country in that locality is heavily
timbered and unless it is gotten under
control irreparable damage will result.
H. A. Wells, state timber inspector and
land appraiser arrived in the city Friday
morning and at once left for the scene of
the conAagration. He will endeavor to
secure the services of those in that vicin-
ity to help him in fighting it.
1t is thought the fire is on state land.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
POORMAN
MAKING
PROGRESS
The Company Has Purchased New Plant
Of Machinery.

The Poorman Mining and Milling
company has started work in earnest on
their property near Freeland, and dur
ing the last week they have purchased
22-horse power Fairbanks and Morse
gasoline engine, and large exhaust fan.
This property is situated across the
mountain from the famous Lamartine
mine which has produced millions of
dollars, and was only lately obtained by
the company which is now operating it,
The mine was formerly owned by the
Mckenzie Bros, and while no large
amount of development work has been
done on the premises it has produced a
considerable sum.
1t is the intention of the management
of the property to sink shaft for dis
lance of 500 feet, for the purpose of see
ing if the vein holds out as if expected.
This shaft is now down about 90 feet,
while the tunnel has been driven for a
distance of 800 feet. The machinery
which was purchased Tuesday of W A.
Lamb, salesman for the Fairbanks
Morse company, is to be placed in the
tunnel at the 800 foot point. That is
one reason why the gasoline engine was
purchased. These engines will do good
work either underground or on the sur
face, and the results are said to be en-
tirely satisfactory.
The Poorman Mining and Milling com
pany is composed of party of Boston
capitalists of which Albert U. Jewell, the
big paper manufacturer, is president
The company is operating in Clear Creek
and Boulder counties in Colorado and in
Missouri and Old Mexico. In the last
named place they are mining for zinc. 1t
is said that the corporation has plenty OF
money with which to prosecute work.
At Freeland, after the sinking of the
shaft has been completed, it is the inten-
ton of the manager, Mr.. c. w. Jewell,
to start tunnel on the Joe Reynolds hill
in the Silver Creek district.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Is Now Sole Owner.
tage.

The Bonieta mill, better known as the
Mixsell property, will not be sold at trus-
tees sale. For some time the property
had been advertised, but on Tuesday of
this week all litigation concerning the
same came to a standstill. R o. Reed of
Seattle, Wash, is now the sole owner OF
the premises, having made his last paw
ment of $4,000. This note was not due
for two years, but in order to save the
property from the sheriff's hammer he
deemed it best to make the payment in
advance.
Many improvements are now to be
made in the mill. A trestle will be built
from the railroad tracks to the mill for
the purpose of saving the cost of trans
portation from the cars. A shoot will
also be constructed, so adjusted that it
can be turned into bin, and the ore will
be sent from the cars direct into the mill.
Other improvements will be made,
such as improved machinery, etc.
The mill is managed by F. Fremont
Reed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Little Albert.

1t is expected that the Little Albert
company will cut the big vein in a short
time. The tunnel is now in o65 feet, and
the hardest rock yet encountered has
been struck in the breast of the tunnel.
A drift has been d iveu liz feet and the
vein now shows a width of over two teet.
As it is considerable broken up it would
indicate that there is another near at
hand.
During the past week test run of ore
from the vein was made and the returns
gave so gold, 81 silver, and 20 rs per
cent copper.
Work was resumed on the property
last May under the management of
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Production to Increase,


The mining men of the district are
greatly pleased with the excellent show.
ing being made in the out shipments OF
the local office each month. During
July and August they were in advance of
what they were last year and this, too
with the Gem and Gem Extension and
the Freighters' Friend practically shu,
down awaiting the completion of the
deal which resulted in the consolidation.
In the meantime every mill in the dis
trict was busy and there are many prop.
critics ready to ship that can find no out.
let for their ore.
With the resumption of work on the
Gem and Freighters' Friend properties,
with improved machinery of every
character back of them the output of the
district will be increased by fully one
third. This gives rise to the question,
"What will be done for milling facilities
when the product is increased in this
measured The question is certainly ore
that will become interesting and prob
ably will be solved by the construction
of the mill at the entrance to the New
house tunnel, proposition that has been
in contemplation for some time.
Another solution will be in the re-
modelling of the Old State Ore sampler
so that it will be in a position to handle
at least 100 tons per day. There is every
reason to believe that the coming wear
will be one prolific of more returns to in
vestors than any other in the history of
the district Hundreds of thousands of
dollars have been expended in develop
ment work this year and that will mean
a great deal for the coming year
To illustrate how rapidly the propo-
sitions increase it is only necessary to
state that four or five new ones, the Ar
gus, the Beaver, the Newton, General
Thomas and Others have placed them
selves in the position of shippers or ready
TO ship during the past ten months. On
Lexington hill shipments have resumed
as of old and Santa Fe mountain is out
putting considerable. The prospects in
the district were never brighter than they
are at the present time, and unless some
thing is done before very long in the way
OF accommodating the mining men in
extracting the values from the ore the
district will be decidedly at a disadvan-
tage.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
New Year In Ore.

A large body of ore which gives returns
OF $50 to the ton has been opened up in
the New Year mine on Seaton mountain.
This property is being operated by T.
M. Fisher of Colorado Springs, who is a
practical mining man. 1t is the inten-
ton of Mr.. Fisher to continue sinking
the shaft for distance of 100 feet or
more when a drift will be run so that
the ore body will be in condition for
stopping.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
THE ARGUS
BECOMES A
LEADER
Success of the Home Company Matter of
General and Favorable Comment.

/ Ochciei anu 1 dNOidDlE comment.
The success of the Argus Mines and
Tunnel company, organized by local
people on the first of last February, is
already a topic of most favorable comment
in the district. The company now has
| 352 feet Underground workings and has
encountered four veins that give excel
lent promise of making production rec
ords. During the past month several
parties have interested themselves in the
proposition heavily after investigating it
thoroughly and finding that it was econ
omic' lily managed and safe in the hands
of home people.
Judge J. N. Dryden of Kearney, N b.,
one of the acknowledged legal authori-
ties of Nebraska and a gentleman who
stands high as a citizen and member of
his profession, paid the property visit
and invested heavily, Mr.. Dryden is not
in every sense familiar with mining but
stated, after looking over the property,
that he believed it was an exceptionally
safe investment because it was being
operated by mining men who did under
stand mining and that the investor was
being given value received for the capital
invested. In other words that it would
not be employed in the payment of sal
aries to a herd of officials.
P. X. Day of Connecticut is another
gentlemen who visited the property and
is now interested in its progress. Mr.. E.
R. Brown of Bigelow, Mo, looked il over
thoroughly and as result is a heavy
stakeholder in the properly.
The fact that the proposition is one
that will show for itself and present its
good qualities as a mining proposition to
one who is not in the least familiar with
mining is what argues in its favor The
great producers, such as the Little Mat.
tie, Newton, Beaver, General Thomas,
Black Eagle and others on the north and
the Lexington and its rich group in the
same belt on the south practically makes
it certain that Gold hill, between the two
and owned by the Argus company, will
become one of the most productive noun
tains of the district.
The veins already encountered are not
high-grade but represent such generous
proportions that as soon as arrangements
can be made for milling there should be
no question regarding results. We are
informed that an effort is to be made to
test the ore with cyanide as soon as the
tanks are placed in the new mill CT the
Idaho Springs Mining and Reduction
company. The success of the American
Gold Standard Mining comp4ny's cyan
ide plant, in operation within 800 feet of
the Argus, practically assures the success
of the cyanide treatment on the character
of ore found in the Chicago Greek district.
Taken all around Idaho Springs home
company has been successful in every
sense. The amount expended, less than
$4,000 and the elegant showing made,
makes it appear deplorable that some of
the other companies of the district should
expend such an enormous amount to ac-
complish less than half the amount of
development that has been accomplished
by the Argus.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

o. w. Lowell, c. c. Warrell, William
Buchanan, William H. Pratt and John c.
Nixon, have incorporated the Williams
Fork Mining and Milling company, with
a capital stock of 81, 500, 900. The above
named incorporates are all business
men and have plenty of money behind
them to make the enterprise success.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
LOW RATES WEST
To Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Return.

Return.
Final return limit October 81, 1902.
Rates from St. Louis, $2I 90; rates from
Kansas City, SI5.oo rates from Chicago,
S25. 90. Dates of sale: June ~, "a, "a;
July to 10 inclusive; August I to IA in
elusive; August 20 and "a; August 80 to
September 10 inclusive All other DAYS,
June to Septen.be Der IS inclusive, 1902,
one fare plus S7.oo. Corresponding re-
auctions from intermediate points, Tell
your friends in the east.
See your nearest ticket agent or write
H. B KooSER,
G. W. F. & P. A. Mo. Pac Ry.,
I7oo-o6 Stout St, Denver, Colo.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Strike in Royal.

Another strike has been made in the
Royal tunnel which is operating on
Miller mountain, near Empire station.
The vein is eight feet in width and the
values range from SIS to $24 for the
smelling and milling grades. A large
amount of work is being done on the
property.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
STRIKE
IN THE
ORE VERDE
Vein of Ore Opened Which Gives Eight
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars Per Ton.

Thousand Six Hundred Dollars Per Ton.
One of the richest strikes that has
been reported in some time comes from
Yankee. The property referred to is
he Ore Verde, and from a three-inch
streak assays gave returns of $43 to
the pound or $4,000 to the ton.
This property is owned by syndi-
cate of railroad people and for the last
four years they have been prosecuting
development work. The mine is Ola
of the best equipped in the entire state.
1t is provided with all the latest I'M
proved machinery. such as dump cars.
engines, holsters, tracks, electric lights
and other necessaries.
The tunnel is now in 2200 feet and
is being driven at the rate of ten feet
per day. Three electric drills are used
and the bore is making rapid progress.
This property is managed by G. p.
Goodier, one of the best known mining
men in the state The proposition is an
excellent one and he has worked hard
= to make it the success that it now is.
The company owns thirty-eight pat
ented claims.
Last week the Ross vein was cut and
there is "A good quantity of ore on the
| dump. Two assays were made from
unsolicited ore, the first giving S126 and
the second $1G0 to the ton. This is i'll
gold. and the returns from the silver
went several ounces.
While the smelling streak is only
three inches in width, which gave re-
turns of over $4,000 to the ton, it is
widening MS work progresses. The mill
ore is being put aside and will be sent
TO one of the mills in the district for
treatment. Its width is about twenty
inches and the returns are all that
could he asked
Happy CAR Wagner, travelling pas
senger agent of the Chicago, Milwau
kee and ST. Paul railway, is one of the
heavy stockholders in this enterprise,
and while in the city last week paid
n visit to the property. He was highly
pleased with the showing made and is
authority for the statement that the
property will be a big shipper.
$. w. McMunn, prominent railroad
official of Chicago and man who has
millions back of him. was in the dis
trict last week, accompanied by his
wife He went all over the property
and after thoroughly inspecting the
workings announced that he would see
10 it that a mill of large capacity was
erected in the near future.
Anyone who is familiar with Yankee
and the surrounding country knows
full well that some of the best PROPOSE
tious in the entire state in regards to
mining can be found. While it has had
no boom, it is pushing along at a live
ly rate and good strikes are being made
every day.
The owners of the Ore Verde are to
be congratulated upon the success they
are attaining.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

property is now being worked by the
Kerr-Roberts Development company of
Kansas City. In addition to the above
work a drift is being run above the tun-
mel. The property is showing up good
in ore and it is thought that shipments
will be made in a short time
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

Chas Branstetter. No effort has been
made to take out any ore. the entire work
being in the line of development.
Ore bins are to be built at the mouth
of the tunnel for the purpose of handling
the ore which is to be taken out from
now on.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Work In the Mammoth.

An upraise is being made in the Mann
moth tunnel to connect with the old
Black shaft. The raise is being made
for the purpose of getting air. The
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

All persons who subscribe for Siftings.
or those who are in arrears, and pay up,
will be presented with an edition of
Hagar's mining laws. This book tells
you how to locate and develop lands
bearing mineral, in fact you can teach
yourself to become an expert authority
on mining. A map is included in the
book, showing all the mining districts
and how to reach them.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

Some years ago l was one of party
that intended making long bicycle trip"
says F. L. Taylor of New Albany, Brad
ford county Pa. d l was taken suddenly
with diarrhoea, and was about to give up
the trip, when Editor Ward of the Lacey
vile Messenger suggested that take a
dose of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. purchased bottle
and took two doses, one before starting
and one on the route. l made the trip
successfully and never felt any ill effect.
Again last summer l was almost COM
pletely run down with an attack of dys-
EMERY. l bought bottle of this same
remedy and this time one dose cured me-"
For sale by J. J. Sherwin, druggist.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06
Compressors Received.

The Sun and Moon company have re-
ceived two new I6xI8 Leyner side crank
compressors. The machinery will be
hauled to the premises and at once put
in place, The compressors will be
driven by electricity.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

When in need of anything in our line
please remember phone, black ala.
ADoLPH NELSON.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

Try Edwards Bros. special butter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-09-06

Souvenir china can be had at Edwards
Bros at half price.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-10-09

Elizabeth City, N. c., Oct. TT
think it's a shame, Jim Wilcox
shouldn't have received a new trial.
said Miss Lou, sister of murdered
Nellie Cropsey, to a reporter. She
expressed the sentiment of the fam
sly.
The Supreme Courts decision in
the famous Wilcox case was received
here last night, and created no little
talk. 1t vas received quietly, al
though there was an under-current
of excitement.
t. II. Wilcox was Immediately ac-
quainted with the news. He was
Visibly impressed and fastened
home to his family. The mother
and sisters fell upon one another's
necks and Wept for joy.
The prisoner was not given the de-
c1sion until this morning H display
ed no emotion, simply said, "thank
you" to the sheriff and sat quietly
upon his bunk until the officials de-
parted.
The decision is not generally
known in the outlying districts. Just
how it will be received there cannot
be said at this early hour. Due eau
1ion is observed and the military of
this and adjoining towns is in readi-
ess. Governor Aycock has swired
Sheriff Grandy that the entire State
military is at his disposal in event of
violence. The officials say that a
demonstration, if any, will be of a
minor nature and easily quelled.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-10-09
MRS. JOE PERSONS REMEDY
You Didn't Know 1t Would Cure
ScrOtula Too? Well, 1t Win.
Every Time!
Laurinburg, n. O., May 80, 100

Laurinburg, N. O., Nay 80, 1902.
When my little boy was one year
old scrOfula broke out on him. The
glands Of his neck were enlarged
and his chest and shoulders we're so
swollen that they were in a puff,
and his neck in front was swollen sc
that it was even with his chin ]
was advised to try Mrs. Joe Per
sons Remedy, and [ put him 90 it
at once. At that time he was SO
weak he couldn't raise his head aud
was emac1ated almost to a skeleton.
He had lost all of his flesh and was
SO helpless and weak he could not
help himself at all. We saw a change
for the better as soon as we put him
on the Remedy, he looked brighter
out of his eyes, and as we CONTINUED
it we could g he was rapidly gain
ing strength and flesh. After he had
taken it three weeks the place on
his neck broke aid discharged a
great deal. I then applied the Wash
and the discharge was SO great I
would have to changed the cloths
and apply the Wash five or six times
a day. It broke in three places, one
OA0OA AAO SAAAs OAO OA0O4 LIS CO14dE
bone and n under his Jawbone.
They continued to discharge for
three months, and we could see he
was fast gaining health in every
way. When the sores would pain
him he would fret, then I would
know they we're hurting him, and I
would apply the Wash, which al
ways soothed and quieted him I
continued the Remedy and used the
Wash freely for three months, when
the sores were perfectly cured. We
continued the Remedy for a long
time, to be sure of a cure.
He is now six years old, and the
picture of health. / have no idea he
could have lived had we not heard
of Mrs. Persons Remedy. It was a
God-send to us, as it saved our little
boy.
MRS. j. B. MAXWELL.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-10-09
]. F. DOBSON. p. M.

"Say you'll" yelled old Hunks to
the boy next door. "Take your
beastly kite away! You are flying
it over my house."
"Doyou own the atmosphere above
your house?" demanded the boy.
"No, you young ~rascal::' snorted
old Hunks. "I don't own any of the
atmosphere, but L own the space
above my house, all the way up"