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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-01
WRITES OF THUNDER.

hODeTb DBL, VI OudlllS, udS dill
article in the Engineering and
Mining Journal on "The Geology
of Thunder Mountain and Cen
trail Idaho Mr.. Bell says in
part:
In view of the widespread adj
vertising and exaggerated ac-
counts of the gold discoveries Of
the new Thunder Mountain min
ing district in Central Idaho, a
brief outline of the geology and
topography of the region and
the easiest means of access there
to will be of interest to the read
ers at this time.
"The principal facts about
this new gold field, so far as
they have been established, are
that it promises to give to the
mining world some enormous
bodies of low grade gold bearing
rock that can be proftably hand
led, and that will justify the
erection of very large milling
and cyaniding plants. 1t there
fore warrants a close investiga-
tion by mining men.
"In addition to the great bod
les of low grade milling ore that
have so far been discovered in
the Thunder Mountain district,
there have also been found at
several points some remarkable
rich native gold specimen ores.
No regular shipment of this high
grade ore has been made so far,
but large pieces of it have been
sent out. One of these speci.
mems weighed about 30 pounds,
and was estimated by capable
judges to contain 10 ounces OF
visible gold. The lowest point
of development reached so far in
this new field does not exceed
200 feet, and as yet there are no
symptoms of base mineral associ-
ations with the exception Of an
occasional thin sprinkling of
simple iron pyrites.
THE main body of the gold
bearing material seems to be q
rhyclite porphyry, breccia and
tuff, with fine native gold dis
seminated throughout its mass,
and the specimen ore occurring
as dendritic incrustations in this
seems of secondary enrichment
as a result of circulating mineral
solution.
1.-The central figure of the new
district at the present time is
locally known as the Dewey
mine. The property is situated
near the summit of Thunder
mountain, at an elevation of 5000
feet. 1t has been under develop
ment for about year, and was
equipped last fall with a 10 stamp
mill. The mill was started up
January 5 last, and has since
been in continuous operation,
with very satisfactory results,
crushing the brecciated material
taken out of the prospect drifts
and crosscuts that are being ex-
tended into the deposit. These
openings now aggregate over
1000 feet in length, and the ex-
tent of the deposit is still unde-
termined. Thunder mountain is
made up entirely of igneousD for
nations, as are the surrounding
SUBMITS for several miles in ex-
tent. This particular deposit
seems to consist of a great bed
Of rhyolite porphyry, breccia
and tuff, whose thickness has not
been determined definitely, but
is variously estimated at go to
600 feet.
1.-THE extent of this great ign
eous field, of which Thunder
mountain district forms only a
small part, is enormous, probab
ly equal to about 1000 square
miles in area, within the three
counties of Lemhi, Idaho AM
Custer. 1t extends southwes
from Thunder mountain in grea
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-07-01

black lava Gaping of the Snake
river valley the rich veins of Sill
yer City and DeLamar are con-
tanned rhyolite lavas of the same
age and time.
1.-The same white rhyolite,
quartz porphyry, trachyte and
allied igneous formations extend
east from Thunder mountain in
a broad, irregular but connected
belt for fully 100 miles, entirely
across Lemhi county. The great
est center of disturbance of this
volcanic field was at Camas creek,
% miles east of Thunder noun
tain. The whole basin drainage
of this stream, 20 by 80 miles in
extent, is made up entirely of
acidic lavas and breccias. These
formations again extend south
from Camas creek 60 miles,
through Custer county to Stan
ley basin, forming the great
mountain masses which consti-
tute the divide between the wat
ers of the main Salmon river and
it's middle fork. Between Sal
mon City and Clayton, a distance
Of 80 miles, fully go per cent of
the formation composing the
walls of the main Salmon river
canyon are of igneous origin, the
principal varieties being rhyo-
lite and andesite. These forma-
tions are gold bearing through
out. At Stanley basin, which is
an old placer camp, the mountain
masses of lava terminate and
shoot out great dikes of felsite
quartz porphyry through the
regional gray granite.
"Some of these bikes have
been opened by shallow prospect
holes and have produced some
remarkably rich specimens Of
gold ore. They are in places
accompanied by contact veins Of
quartz, together with thick bands
and punches of fiuorite stain ano
fiuor spar. A thin sprinkling o.
iron pyrites occurs in some o.
the dikes in ore which has from
l to 6 ounces in gold, although il
does not show a color of free
gold in the pan. These condi.
tons point to possible source
of tellurium compounds and are
well worth a close investigation
A large hot sulphur spring dis
charges from the wall of one o.
these gold bearing bikes where
it crosses the bottom of the Sal.
mon river canyon. The evidence
of the great volcanic activity i:
still manifest over the entire re
gion in numerous hot minera
springs. Hot Lakes, Hot Springs
and Hot and Warm Spring creeks
are common names Throughout
the whole of central Idaho.
estes mountain, near Custer
is volcanic cone, over 10000
feet high, of greenish, gray and
pink rhyolite. The mountain
carries system of north anC
south assure veins that have
produced some very high grade
gold ore. Among them the
Montana and Hartford veins have
made shipments in carload lots
that netted from $500 to $1,000
per ton. On the opposite side o.
Yankee Fork, seven miles from
Estes mountain, Custer mount
ain, which has almost the same
elevation, is composed entirely
of massive beds of cyanite por
phyry and rhyolite. This noun
tain carries a system of east and
west tissure veins that also have
a great record. The Custer mine
of this group has produced 80,
900, 900 and the Lucky Boy mine
adjoining it, with record o.
50, 900, 900, is still supplying a 2:
stamp mill with 80 tons of ore g
day from a depth of 800 feet or
the vein and paying monthly
dividends.
Central Idaho has produced
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
atives and friends are left mourn her

N F. ~ HFE -F
atives and friends are left mourn her
death. in 1878 she was converted and
Joined the Baptist church and a few
years later affiliated with the Christian
church, living a consistent christian life.
She was a loving wife and devoted moth
er, and enjoyed the warm friendship of
a large circle Of friends. A few years ago
she was stricken with consumption
and has been declining yer since, hav-
ing been confined to her bed since last
April. Funeral services were held at
the residence Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock, conducted by Elder Hubbell,
pastor Of the Leon Christian church, in
terment being at Palestine graveyard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
Mrs. Scott Gardner.

Ida B. Axes was borni Henry county
Iowa, March 81, 1862, died at her home
in this city Monday evening, August %.
1902, aged 40 years, S mos and 4 days.
She was the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. s,
II. Axes, an most Of her life was spent
in this city. She was married to Mr.,
Scott Gardner Oct. IA, 1888, andsto their
union was born three daughters who
.withttile husband and many other rel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
Crop Bulletin.
For WEEK ENDING AUG. %, 1902.
DIES MONIES, Iowa,

The temperature of the past week was
slightly below normal, with excessive
humidity and cloudiness. The rainfall
was lighter then during the preceding
week, though heavy downpours were re-
ported at several stations, with severe
local windstorms. In the more favored
districts some threshing was done from
stacks. The weather was generally too
damp and cloudy to dry out the rain re.
naming in shocks and there are numer-
ous repe rts of oats and wheat sprouting
and rotting in the field. A very large
percentage Of oats, and considerable
wheat, have been exposed to serious
damage.
The corn crops wa badly blown down
in limited areas by YER wind squalls
on the night of the 10Th. But in the
largest part of the state the crop is in
fairly good condition though its progress
had been retarded by cool aud wet
weather. Probably over fifty per cent
of the crop may be classed as early corn,
with possibility of reaching full maturity
during. the first half of September.
There is imperative need of dry, warm
weather very soon to fully mature the
bulk of the crop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estute of j. W. Rains, deceased.
Notice is hereby given TO all persons inter
csted, that on the 2lst day OF August. A. d.,
1912. the undersigned was appointed by the
Clerk Of the District Couri OF Decatur County,
Rains, deceased, late Of said county. All per
sons indebted TO said Estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned, and those having
legally authenticated, to said court for allow.
ance,
Dated August 2lst, 1902.
1.3t H.. o. PETTY, Administrator.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
Homeseekers' Excursions.

Homeseekers' tickets to nearly all
points on sale at low rates by Chicago
Great Western Railway on first and
third Tuesday of each month. June to
October inclusive. For particulars ap.
ply to any Grea. Western Agent, or
j. P. Elmer, q. 2. A., Chicago, Ill. 1920
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
Very Low Colonist Rates to the
Northwest.

Via the Chicago Great Western Ry.
Tickets on sale daily during September
and October, Ten day stop-overs al.
lowed west. of Mlnot, N. D. For further
information, inquire Of any Great West,
ern Agent, or j. P. Elmer, 6. r. A..
Chicago, III, Oct. 30.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28

For SIS we will start you in a profitable
business. No catch; a bona fide propo.
sition. Address, with stamp, w. A.
Wright & Co., Abel, Iowa. 5O.St
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
For 30 Days Only.

Big Premium with every dozen OF
photos at swearingen's photo gallery.
Call and see.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28

Men go to church OH Easter to see
and woman goes to be seen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-28
Something Unique in Photography

Platinotype, PIatino and Solo work.
Can give you black and white or sepia
tones. Come and see the work.
HENRIETTA NoGr,
North Side Of Square.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
Dr.. ZIMMERMAN IN
RACE FOR GOVERNOR,
GAS MADE THE POSITIVE ANNOUNCE
MENT
This Makes Five Avowed Candidates-Up to
Present Time Three Original
Edgegfield Men.
THE State, 18th. !

DR.. w. II. Zimmerman, formerly
lieutenant governor and later State
treasurer, having been succeeded in
that Office by the Hon. R. Fl. Jen-
nings, is in the city for couple of
days. For some time there have
been hints that DR.. Zimmerman
would enter the race next summer
for the Office of governor.
Yesterday the doctor was asked
about the matter and at once he
made the positive announcement that
he not only had determined to enter
the race, but would be in to the fin
ish. He has carefully thought over
the matter and only reached his de-
termination to enter after mature
consideration. The other four svowed
candidates are Lieut.. Gov. James FL.
Tillman and Congressman W. j. Tai
bert, both of whom are from the
famous old county of Edgefeld, Mr..
D. G. Hayward Of Colleton and NJ F.
ADsel, Esq, of Greenville. Some
one remarked to DR.. Zimmerman
yesterday that his going in would
make race between three Edgefeld
men. The doctor gently reminded
his friend that he now lived within
the county of Lexington, being the
head of the new bank at Bstesburg
and living on the lexington side Of
the town.
These are the only five entries for
the gubernatorial race that seem GER
tain thus far, but the opening of the
race is some months off yet and there
is no telling who the next candidate
will be.
Of course there is a good deal Of
talk going on in political circles
about the possible candidates for
State officers. A number of names
have already been mentioned for diff
ferent places. Yesterday one more
was added to the list. It was stated
that that Capt. W. D. Black of Barn
we'll, at present bookkeeper at the
State penitentiary, has determined
to oppose Comptroller General Der
ham for the Office he now holds.
Capt. Black is a former member Of
the general assembly, and has stroog
friends who will push him for the
place.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
TO VISIT CHARLESTON ON FIRST OF
FEBRUARY.
Governor SeI<c eta this Day as "Carolina
Day" at the ExposItion-Programme
10 be Arranged.
THE State, 18th.

Some time ago the board of direc-
tors Of the Charleston Exposition de-
cided to have South Carolina day at
the Exposition and to extend invita-
tions to the general assembly, the
Governor and State officers and the
justices of the supreme court to at
tend and participate in the exercise s
of that day. There was difficulty,
however, in matter of selecting q
suitable day aud it was finally left to
the Governor to determine after the
Legislature met which would be the
best day. Yesterday the Governor
selected Saturday, Feb. l, as the
most convenient day and the direc'
tory was at once notified. The for
NAL invitations will doubtless be Is
sued Immediately, and the arrange
ments for transportation, etc., will
doubtless follow at once. An enter
tanning programme will be arranged
for by the Exposition authorities,
No doubt every member of the Leg,
lslaturJ will take the opportunity Of
visiting the great Southern Exp 81
! ton.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
Civil Service ExsmiI ations.

The U. S. Civil Service Commis-
sion will hold examinations at several
places in each state during March
and April, to secure young men and
women for the government service.
$3.50 persons secured positions last
year through these examinations.
Probably 10000 appointments will
be made this year. All appointments
are for life and for most positions
only a common school education is
required. Salaries at appointment
vary from $3.50 to $1,000 year with
liberal promotions afterward. Poll
tics is not considered. There is less
competion in the southern states
than in other parts of the country.
This affords a good opportunity fo1
people between 16 and 45 years Of
rye. Those desiring places
of this kind can get full information
about them, free, by writing to the
the Columbian Correspondence Col
lege, Washington, D. c., and asking
for is Civil Service catalogue, mum
Der three.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
A Step in the Right Direction.

Recently young white man traV-
cling on the Savannah Division of
the Southern Railway in South Caro-
lima fired his pistol out of the coach
window. On arrival at the next sta
ton the conductor turned the party
over to the agent who swore out a
warrant for his arrest. He was tried
the following day and fined ten dol
lars or in default Of payment to serve
twenty days on the chain gang.
While such occurrences as shoot
ing from car windows and the like
are not frequent, the agent and the
conductor are to be commended for
their prompt action, and the result
is an example that the railway OIL
cials do all in their power to prevent
rowdyism, and protect the feelings
as well as the safety of their patrons.
While the misbehaviour on pass
enger trains in the South is now an
uncommon thing, yet dealing with
same as above cited on the Southern
Railway go a long way towards main
tanning the confidence of the travel,
ing public and popularizing the line
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21

procession to the house of lords was
of the same character as that wit
messed on the occasion of the opening
of the first parliament of King Ed
wards reign, while within the upper
house was seen the same State
pageantry, the same historic dresses
and the same revival of ancient
forms.
After robing, King Edward and
| Queen Alexandra entered the house
of peers and occupied their thrones
beneath a canopy. with the Prince
and Princess Of Wales on either side
of them. The other members of the
royal family were seated on chairs at
the foot of the steps leading to the
throne, the gentleman usher of the
Black Rod, General Sir Michael Bid
dulph, having summoned the speaker
and the members of the house of
commons, bis majesty read the speech
from the throne.
The speech was not an important
utterance. His majesty referred in
terms of qualification to the world
tour of Prince and Princess of Wales
Concerning foreign affairs the king
said:
81 have concluded with the Presi-
dent Of the United States a treaty,
the provisions of which will facilitate
the construction of the inter oceanic
canal under guarantees that it's neu-
trality will be maintained and that it
will be opened to commerce ship
ping by all nations"
In regard to the Boer war the
king said: my relations with other
powers continue of a friendly char
acter. I regret that the South
African war has not yet been con-
cluded, though the course of opera
tions have been favorable to our
arms. A rear war debt has been
largely reduced despite the tedious
character of the campaign. My
soldiers have throughout displayed a
cheerfulness in the endurance of
hardships incident to guerilla war
fare and have shown humanity even
to their own detriment in their treat
ment of the enemy which is deser7-
ing of the highest praise"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
MAIL POUCH ROBBED.
Thrown Out Of a Train Last Month-Found
ny Negro Near the Canal Locks-CoR-
tents Hadiiseen Rittled-Arrests Ex-
pected.
TColumbia Record, 18th.

ICOlumDlS h6COEO, 4OLu.
Sometime early in the month of
December last year very valuable
mail package was lost on the railroad.
The package was en- route from Char
lesion to the North via the Columbia
and Greenville division of the South
ern, and mysteriously disappeared:
It was valuable package and had
a number of money letter remlttsnces
in it. The postofice authorities have
never said anything about it, but in
vestigations have been going along
just the same. A day or two ago
negro fisherman found the bag on
the side of the road Lear the canal
locks. He turned it over to the post
Office authorities, who, after investi-
CATION, found that every letter in the
bag had been opened. Those left in
the pouch were personal letters and
utterly useless to any one else except
to those to whom they were directed.
What valuable letters which may
have been obtained out of the pouch
is unknown.
1t was learned today that several
persons are und ar suspicion and that
some arrests will be made soon.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
made the special order for next Fri,
day.
NEW BILLS.

NEW BILLS.
Mr.. Kibler, to repeal TIE lien law:
Mr.. Durant also had a bill to amend
the lien law.
Mr.. Theus, to impose on railroads
liability for loss of property ID then
hands.
Mr.. Izlar introduced his special
road tax bill; also his relating to en-
try on lands of another.
Mr.. Estrldge, the method of in
ficting capital punishment.
Mr.. Tatum, to license horse trad
ers.
Gen. James, the Confederate Sol
diers' Home bill.
Mr.. Dodd, to prohibit the sport
known as pigeon shooting.
Mr.. Efrd, to amend the law as to
prevention of forest fires.
Mr.. Mclaughlin, relating to agri-
cultural labor contracts.
Mr.. Brooks, to give to Greenwood
County for Confederate monument
one of the broken granite columns in
the State capital yard.
Mr.. Ashley, a joint resolution pro-
posing to amend the constitution 80
that special legislation may be per-
mitted on certain subjects.
Mr.. Dorroh (by request) bill to
prevent newspapers from publishing
jury lists.
Mr.. Killer, to include domestic
fowls under the provisions of an act
against trespass of live stock.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
CAPT. BILLY" SMITH.
The Southern Shows appreciation OF q
Faithful Servant.
GThe State, 18th.

Capt. "Billy Smith," the best
known railroad conductor in South
Carolina, has reason to feel grateful
and proud because of his kind treat
ment at the hands of soulless cor
poration. Capt. Smith has by rea-
son of i'll health been off his run on
the Columbia and Greenville branch
of the Southern for some weeks, and
as his condition did not seem to i'm
prove, he rendered his resignation to
the company's officials.
Superintendent Welles refused to
accept it. Instead he gave Capt.
Smith written leave of absence for
one year. This gives Capt. Smith
the opportunity to recruit his strength
and if he desires to 60 into other
business or at the expiration of the
time to return to his run. Superin-
tendent Weiles expressed his and
the company's appreciation of Con-
ductor Smiths faithful service and
voluntarily gave this evidence of it.
For 43 years Capt. Smith has been
running on the old &c. & G." He
has always been polite and excess
lively attentive to his passengers and
devoted to the roads interests. He
has carried more babies and bundles
than any other conductor in the coun-
try and has never objected to the
task. A South Carolinlan is not
truly travelled individual who has
not heard "Capt. Billy" call out opel
zer, not Bolton" and "Belton, not
Pelzer," or "Williamston--Where
the waters good, the schools are
good and the people good"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21

London, Jan. l6.-Klng Edward
opened parliament today with cere-
monial in all essential respects SIM
liar to that of February last. The
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
SPECIAL ORDERS.

Mr.. Eird's several bills proposing
constitutional amendments relating
to biennial sessions of the legislature
were made special order for next
Thursday.
So was Mr.. Lotions general bill
relating to working the highways
and bridges of the State.
Mr.. Kibler;s bill to create the Of
fee of insurance commissioner was
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
TEACHERS WILL BE GLAD.

The judiciary COMMITTEES made a
favorable report on the bill author
izing county treesurers and superin.
tendents Of education to borrow
money to pay school claims. The
bill authorizes these officers to
borrow IS per cent. of the amount Of
taxes to be collected on the school
fund as reported by the auditor, at a
rate of interest not exceeding 6 per
cent. and pledge the taxes to be COL
ected as security. The object of the
bill is to provide cash payments for
teachers in some counties where they
now have to wait several months OF
! possibly year to get their money, or
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
PARLIAMENT OPENS.
beyond ques

King Edward Delivers the Opening speech
-Refors to Treaty with the o. :. In K
gard to the Iute1Oceanic Canai-Re-
grets that the Boer War Has Not
Been Concluded.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21

Mr.. McCalrs bill ''to provide for
eahe further protection of fish in this
State created discussion, and was
Aoaded down with riders and amend
aneRts virtually killing the bill.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-01-21
PEE DEE COUNTY DEFEATED.
The Effort to Cut OF the Upper Portion Of
Marion County Proves Unsuccessful.
Especial to the State.

Marion, Jan. 16.-Thevote for new
county was 130 short of requisite
majority. Great rejoicing among
friends Of old county.
THE NEWS CONFIRMED.
Dillon, Jan. l6.-Full returns
from all the voting precincts give the
following results OF today's election
on the new comfy issue: 772 yes;
451 no.