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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

This week the Wilkie mill started upon
a consignment of IL cars, or about 600
tons, of Cory City dump material, sent
here as test by c. S. Desch, the mana
ger. Mr.. Wilkie states that the stuff is
of good appearance and contains fine
mineral of uDdoubted value. The only
and chief problem now is as to the per-
centage of saving. As it is estimated that
the Cory City dump contains $780, 900
tons of minerslized dirt, the importance
of the present test can be properly esti-
mated. as it would take mill of the
capacity of the WiIkie 50 years to run the
dump. There is certainly sufficient ton
mage in this consignment to make a fair
test. Outside the present run, the Com
stock and other properties here keep the
mill constantly employed.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

There are two sets of leasers working
upon the Freeland mine and they are
making occasional shipments of import
ance to the Jackson mill.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

w. E. Renshaw departed early this
week for Rochester and New York City.
on business connected with his various
mining aud milling interests here. He
has not yet given out to the public just
where the Iooo-ton mill be located. nor
when be expects to begin breaking
ground. The mill will be stupendous
affair. the largest in Northern Colorado.
and will embody the most complete and
latest devices in ore saving. gathered
from both experience and an investiga-
ton Of the methods employed at Dead
wood and other low grade districts of
importance. The work upon the Cotton
mill to be erected upon the State Ore
site will be in full blast very soon. we
learn, as the plans are perfected.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

The management reports that leasers
in block four, east of the Edgar. are
obtaining both mill dirt and smelling
ore, the latter running ozs. gold to the
ton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

While it has not yet been definitely
decided to install steam at the Burns
Moore tunnel, it is to be hoped that the
company directors will not long hesitate
in taking so important a step. 1t is not
necessary to put in a large and costly
plant, as the excellent water power, even
during the slack months. can be depend
ed upon for 20 to ash. p, and the steam
plant can be used as a supplementary
force. At present, this would only be
necessary six months in the year, but if
a storage reservoir were built short dis
tance above. at place nicely adapted to
that purpose, it is claimed there would
be sufficiency of water for power the
year round. The recent excellent work
by the contractors has been revelation
to the tunnel company, in the light of
economy and speed, showing that it will
not take very long to pierce the zone of
old producer like the Ella Mckinney,
Charter Oak and Humboldt groups.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Fred. Field reports that he has the
stamps dropping At the Humboldt mill,
which is certainly quick work The next
report will be in the shape of the oldtime
golden retorts for which that property is
famed. We look for a healthy re-awaken-
ing in that section from now on.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17


nicely to the systematic development of
those propositions. AT the Golden Hecia
the contractors in sinking the shaft have
encountered some very rich ore. and It is
very probable that even the present lift
of 100 feet will result in profitable pro-
duction after the levels are run and the
ground profitably blocked out. Miners
acquainted with the Golden Hecla affirm
that all the mine needs is depth. The
ore and the values are there and must be
properly opened to bring the desired
riches. At the Forty States. the crosscut
being run has opened some of the pr-tti-
est and richest lead ever produced in the
Freeiand section. So Mr.. Mason and his
associates have good reason to feel tha,
fortune is smiling in their direction
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

S. d. Shaffer will start work next week
upon his group of seven gold claims in
the North Spring gulch country. The
development is being done by tunnel
Eastern parties are interested.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Silver Standard: A. w. Rich, who
some time ago shipped several hundred
tons of material from the dumps of the
upper MENDOZA workings to Idaho
Springs for treatment, states that he ex
poets to resume operations in that line,
having again secured milling facilities 1T
Idaho Springs and organized a new COM
pauy for carrying on the business. There
are thousands of tons of material IN these
dumps carrying considerable value in
silver. lead and gold. in addition to a
large amount of zinc, and it can be han
died at some profit even when it has to / e
shipped some distance for concentration.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Thomas Barnard is at present engaged
in building a wagon road to the mouth OF
the big Stephens tunnel. which bore has
been started and soon will be speeding
toward the mammoth lead veins of the
Stephens group. in Banner district. In
speaking of the formation of the noun
tain where the tunnel is started. Mr.
Barnard states that high up on the noun
tain side are to be found boulders. sand
along the stream below. 1t is evident
that at some period. probably when these
mountain peaks were holes in the ground.
that mountain side was the bed of a
stream.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Albert Hall has again started work at
his Tolland tunnel and Contractor Charles
Barron reports that the indications are
strong for the cutting OF another vein in
the near future.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

1t is now very probable that the Peters
tunnel, about four miles up Chicago
creek, will soon again be vigorously
worked The purchase price for the
tunnel and the lodes belonging thereto is
said to be assured. and the purchasers
will doubtless soon begin to realize upon
their investment.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Three men are at work at the Ward
mine, which courses from Clear creek
eastward to Chicago creek and which is
evidently the source of the gold that
Jackson found and made Colorado fa-
nous. What was later known as the
Edwards placer was formed by the ero-
sion Of the surface of this vein, which at
the point of op rations is 80 10 10 feet
vide. Its surface quartz pans coarse gold
freely. as has been demonstrated by John
G. Roberts, the present owner, who not
only prospected the surface but sank a
shaft on what is considered the south
wall to depth of about 20 feet. In this
work he obtained mineralized. material
and had quantity run through his mill.
the results being concentrates that ran
2 20 ozs. gold and ozs. silver to the ton
He considers the mine fine concentra-
ting proposition as she stands today, and
there is no question that the work now
inaugura,ed will bring large resalts. The
three men are engaged in sinking the
shaft and at the same time crosscu,ting
at 10 feet tor the hanging wall. This
week foot of nearly solid mineral came
in on the footwall and it is believed this
will improve with further sinking. The
hoisting is done with a whim. Very little
water has been encountered so far. A
new blacksmith shop and stable has been
erected. and the boys feel that they are
pretty well fixed for an aggressive cam
paign of development during the coming
winter months. although possible severe
weather may necessitate the erection OF
shaft house. Andrew Anderson, God
frey Carlson, John Nelson, Ole Olson and
one or two others are interested in the
lease and bond.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17
MINING

The IS stamps dropping at the Allan
mill are getting good returns out OF the
Shaffter ore.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Road Overseers d. J. Hooley and Geo.
Oxley are contemplating the formation of
a company to operate group of claims
in this vicinity. Fuller particulars will
soon be forthcoming.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Continued good reports come from the
Gold Anchor, Yankee hill which is em-
ployiug a force of men under the man
agement of T. /. Slater,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Lewis Perkins expects every day to re-
ceive orders TO start operations upon the
tunnel and group of claims up Spring
gulch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

MINING
The IS stamps dropping at the Allan
mill are getting good returns out OF the
Shaffter ore
Lewis Perkins expects every day to re-
ceive orders TO start operations upon the
tunnel and group of claims up Spring
gulch.
Continued good reports come from the
Gold Anchor, Yankee hill, which is ern-
ploying force of men under the man.
agement OF T. l. Slater,
There are two sets of leasers working
upon the Freeland mine and they are
making occasional shipments of import
ance to the Jackson mill.
The management reports that leasers
in block four, east of the Edgar. are
obtaining both mill dirt and smelling
ore, the latter running /, ozs. gold to the
ton.
Albert Hall has again started work at
his Tolland tunnel and Contractor Charles
Barron reports that the indications are
strong for the cutting OF another vein in
the near future.
Road Overseers d. J, Hooley and Geo.
Oxley are contemplating the formation of
company to operate a group of claims
in this vicinity. Fuller particulars will
soon be forthcoming.
S. D. Shaffer will start work next week
upon his group of seven gold claims in
the North Spring gulch country. The
development is being done by tunnel.
Eastern parties are interested.
The Gray Eagle mine, on Fall river,
has resumed operations after a temporary
shut down. This is one of the finest free
milling propositions in the county, one
man breaking enough ore TO keep the To-
stamp mill busy, and the dir, is rich.
George w. Dutton denies strenuously
that he is the father of a big tunnel en-
terprise somewhere up Chicago creek;
but at the same time he is known to have
found some very rich tellurium ore in an
unprospected dislict and worth tunnel
ing for.
Fred Field reports that he has the
stamps dropping at the Humboldt mill,
which is certainly quick work The next
report will be in the shape of the oldtime
golden retorts for which that property is
famed. We look for healthy re-awaken-
Bob Milne, who Is running the adit
upon the Wave NJ. lode. opposite the
mouth of Cumberland gulch, is drifting
upon a body of concentrating stuff that
extends the whole width Of the drift
six to eight feet wide. Some solid lead
ore has been produced from a shaft far
ther up the hill.
1t is now very probable that the Peters
tunnel, about four miles up Chicago
creek, will soon again be vigorously
worked. The purchase price for the
tunnel and the lodes belonging thereto is
said to be assured, and the purchasers
will doubtless soon begin to realize upon
their investment
Charley Peer, who has been assisting
at the 81 mill, states that it is the expec-
tation of the manager to make clear
saving of So per cent of the values as
against the former record of so per cent,
the improvement being due to changes
in the working plans. The mill will be
steadily running in very short time.
1t will require 900 feet of an upraise
from the Central tunnel to connect with
the Wine that is being sunk from the
upper level 1t is estimated that in about
fc,, ,,ootbs from now the Edgar vein
will not only have been passed but the
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

Charley Peer. who has been assisting
at the % mill, states that it is the expec-
tation of the manager to make clear
saving of So per cent. of the values as
against the former record of SO per cent,
the improvement being due to changes
in the working plans. The mill will be
steadily running in very short time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

The Jackson mill has been running this
week upon heavy consignnents of dirt
from the Old Town and Sun and Moon
mines. Mr.. Roberts states that he has
an abundance of water for power and
milling purposes, which is decided i'm
provement over former years when he
depended upon the Chicago creek sup
ply. His mill is well equipped for the
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

1t will require 800 feet of an upraise
from the Central tunnel to connect with
the Wine that is being sunk from the
upper level. 1t is estimated that in about
four months from now the Edgar vein
will not only have been passed but the
raise put through. This should largely
increase the output OF the Edgar and by
reducing the cost of production add to
the profits of the company.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-10-17

E. M Moscript has organized small
company to develop recent acquisition
in the Williams Fork country, There is
ore to begin upon, and recent test upon
a few pounds made in Denver stirred up
the enthusiasm considerably. as the cer-
tificate showed value of 1856 ozs. silver
to the ton. That sounds like old times.
and as silver ore today, under improved
methods in smelling and economy in
transportation to market, pays better
than at any time in its history, those in
terested in this enterprise have struck a
good thing.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
GEORGE A. SHEHAk DEAD
FROM LUNG TROUBLE
Will Be Buriei on Wednesday With
Masonic HonoTs.

George A. Shehen, a leading lumber
dealer. died at his home, Sixteenth and
R Streets northwest. yesterday. after a
protracted attack of lung trouble and
heart failure. He had been i'll more
than a year He was sixty-fiy years
of age, and is survived by widow. The
funeral will take place next Wednesday
under the auspices of the Masonic order.
Mr.. Shehan was born in Baltimore
December IS. 1888. After receiving a
common school education he studied ar
chitecture and shortly before the out
break OF the war came 10 Washington
to practice the profession. In 1878 he
entered the lumber business, and in this
he continued until his death.
Mr.. Shehan amassed a fortune in the
lumber business. and was the owner of
valuable real estate in Washington. His
city residence is distinct in style, having
been constructed in accordance with the
novel ideas of the owner. In each door
a different kind of wood has been used.
while every strip OF lumber in the floors
was dried and seasoned separately.
Mrs. Shehan was formerly Catherine
L. Davis OF New York. Two sons were
born. but died in childhood.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
ANNUAL CONVENTION
1t Will Be Held in San Francisco in
August.

Mrs. Lodusky, national president of
the Womans Relief Corps, has an
nounced that her organization will hold
its annual convention in San Francisco
August 20 and 81. while the G. A. R..
encampment Is in progress in that city.
The national president has obtained
Golden Gate Hall for the convention.
She will preside at the meeting and call
it to order on the morning of August
20. The hall will be decorated for the
occasion and the members of the corps
will be permitted to visit it before and
for a day efter the convention The
Washington members OF the organiza-
ton are to leave about August 10. as
headquarters will be established at the
Palace Hotel. San Francisco, on August
II. Members OF the C. A. R., Sons of
Veterans and of all other patriotic or
ganizations will be cordially welcomed
by the hostesses.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
BryantOwns Are Victorious.

The Bryantown baseball team defeated
the Harlems yesterday afternoon ON The
Dumbarton Club Golf Links, George
town Heights, by the sore of TO T.
The game was closely contested from
start to finish The features of the game
were the pitching of Bischer and the
fielding OF O'Brien. Lodkbueller, Glea-
son and McKenny formed the battery
OF the Harlems, while Buscher and Arm
strong were the battery ,or the winning
nine. The game was viewed by a large
crowd
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
"The Boys" to Encanp.

The Boys" Of TenIeytown, at their
last meeting. Saturday, June IL. at
Masonic Hall. decided definitely that the
place OF their annual encampment should
be AT the old camp grounds. Ramp Kant
Katchem. on the banks OF Difficult Run,
near Great Falls. Va
For the purpose OF preserving more
unity In camp this year than has been
shown heretofore. a set of camp OFF,
GERS was elected at the last meeting, as
follows:
Commandant. William 3. Ireland; cap
tain. Forrest d. Vowel; quartermaster
Thomas w. Hollidge; Commissary. W. J.
Brown. and sergeant. Harry b. Riley.
The time of the camp will be as usual
from the latter part Of August into the
first part of September.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
CHAPEL CONSECRATD
BY BISHOP SATTERLEE

Esther Memorial Chapel of the Holy
Communion. Congress Heights, was
consecrated yesterday by Bishop Henry
Y. Satterlee, of the Protestant Eplsco-
pal Church. The chapel is in the par
ish of Emmanuel Church of Anacostia-
The Rev. J. A. Gilhllan will conduct
services there.
The Rev. W. G. Davenport and Mr..
Gilfllan assisted in the conservation
ceremonies. Bishop Satterlee deliver
ed an eloquent sermon on the use OF
the church in human history.
The sacrament was administered by
Bishop Satterlee. the Rev. Mr.. Daven-
port, and the Rev. Mr.. Gilfllan. The
benediction was pronounced by the
bishop. The chapel was built about SIX
months ago by Mrs. Arthur E. Randlt
as 2 memorial to her mother, Mrs
Esther Shannon, OF Pennsylvania. The
chapel bears the name Esther" IL
honor of the mother OF the donor
The Washington times., 1903-06-15

Daniel D. Cogvin, 80, and Sarah E,
Ridout 2S.
8 Fred Daskins. 80. Cora Morgan. IS,
both Of Langly, Va.
Clarence w. Solvey, 80. and Lucy NJ
Cubbase, %, both OF Laurel Mills, Va.
Edgar A. Rich. %. York, Pa. AVID
Margaret c. Whelehan, 25.
William Neal. "a. and Annie Turn
er, %
Thomas P. Brown. %. and Annie B.
King, %.
Gilbert c. Smith, U. s. A.. 80. Fort
Myer. Va. and Anita V. Phillips, 20.
John p. Hess. %. and Anna NJ. Win
CART. %.
George E. Dake. "a. and L. Hazel
Hillard. 10. both OF Richmond Va.
F. Frederick A. Wood. 20, and Marion
H. Spindle, 20. both of Richmond. Va.
John G. Prinkeyt. 80. and Jessie E
Brinkley, 90.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
BALLPLAYER-E EVANGELIST
SPEAKS AT BASEBALL PARK

Roy f. Clark. the ballplayer- evangeI-
ist. was the speaker of the day at a
meeting under the auspices of the Wash
ington Y. NJ. c. A. held at the American
League Ball Park yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Clark played on the New York Ma
tional League team last year. but previ-
Gus to that was prominent in athletics
ar Brown University. where he was the
star player on the baseball team. He is
at present the secretary of the Bridge
port, Conn, Y. NJ. c. A.
The speaker chose as his subject
Reaching First Base" Although the
audience was not large one, due TO the
inclemency of the weather. everyone
listened with rapt attention 10 Mr..
CIsrk's highly interesting and unique
address.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
WORD RECEIVED FROM THE
MOTHER OF JULIA M'KENZIE

The mystery surrounding the life and
death of Julia Agnes Mckenzie, other
wise known as Blanche Palmer. who died
of consumption at the Garfield Hospital
several days ago. has been cleared away
by the police. Word was received today
from her mother, Mrs. Jennie Mckenzie,
of New Brunswick. y. j., that the girl
left home long time ago and had not
since been in communication with her
family Mrs. Mckenzie informs the po-
lice she is unable to send for the body,
and in consequence lnterment will be
made in Washington. The expenses Of
the funeral will probably be paid by
acquaintance here.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
Brother and Sister Fight

Margaret Lock. colored. and Edgar
Murphy. her brother. engaged in a fight
last night at the home OF the former.
2706 Olive Avenue northwest. The wo-
man received a deep cut on the right
hand and a severe blow on the head. She
was taken to the Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital, where medical trear uent
was rendered. Murphy has not yet been
taken into custody
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
Feast of Corpus Christi.

The feast of Corpus Christi was cele-
brated yesterday morning at IL O'Clock
at Holy Trinity Church with a solemn
high mass. The Rev Father James f.
X. Mulyaney. pastor of the church, was
the celebrant. Services consisted of the
chanting of the mass. a sermon. and the
Corpus Christi COR rOse) procession, in
which the girls of the Sunday school par
ticipated. The services were very i'm
pressive. Special music was rendered by
the regular choir. under the personal di-
rection of Prof. George Herbert Wells,
choirmaster and organist.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
MARIAN S. WEST DEAD.

Marian S. West, daughter of the late
Joseph r. West, former District Com
missioner and United States Senator
from Louisiana, died SATURDAY night at
the Columbian University frCm the eff
fects of a surgical operation performed
last Tuesday Miss West has been en-
plOyed as a clerk in the engineers de-
partment at the District building since
1887. and was one of the first women to
enter the District service. Miss Vests
parents are both dead. Major Parker
West who is on the staff Of General
Macarthur at Chicago, is her only
brother
The Washington times., 1903-06-15

Children's Day services we're held yes
terday at the Eldbrooke Methodist Epis-
copal Church. Tenleytown. In the
morning the Rev. Dr.. Edwin II
Smith made an address to the children
and I'm the evening the exercises con
sisted of a musical and literary enter
tainment.
The Ladies' Relief Corps. Of Georg,
U. Morris Post. No. 10. Grand Army o
the Republic. will hold Flag Day cele
bration this evening, at Odd Fellow
Hall, in Thirty-frst Street. below J
Street. The program is being Arranged
by Mrs. Brodt.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon today:
Ellen Burch, 81 years.
Ellen Gettier, 79 years.
Gilbert Meyers, GO years.
Charles J. Stoddard. 81 years.
Francis NJ Taylor, so years.
Annie Richardson, so years.
Rosa L. Webster, AZ years.
Thomas G.. Bradley, SO years.
Silas Lindsey, 80 years.
Sarah l. Bean. "a years.
Jarrett e. Hawkins % years.
Julia Mackenzie. q years.
Alonzo j. Banks, % years.
Lucy Robinson, is years.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
BACK FROM LONG BRANCH.

Frank Bennett, of the Arlington Ho-
tel. returned to the city last night from
Long Branch. where he has been on a
brief vacation.
While there he met former United
States Senator Murphy. who, he says.
is enjoying excellent health, but who
is not taking any interest in politics.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN.

At the June meeting of the Washing
ton Architectural Club the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
President. Percy Ash; vice president. J.
J. Bissegger; secretary. F. L. Molby
treasurer. Harry Barton; directors
Francis b. Wheaton, c. L. Harding, A.
W Brown.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
Parlor Car Service to 0neonta, New
York. via Pennsylvania Railroad.

Beginning June Is. through Pullman buffet
psrlor car will be operated between Philadel-
phia and Oneonta. \. Y, via Jersey City and
Kingston, on train leaving Washington at
q. m. daily except Sunday, arriving at Oneonta
at lib p. m On the return trip the ar
rives al Philadelphia in time to connect with
train leaving that point at 5:95 D. m, which has
a Pullman buffet parlor car.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
Baseball for Church.

The Knickerbocker nine and the Har-
lens. will. this Afternoon play Off the
game which was stopped by rain last
Thursday. Mr.. Belts will umpire. and the
game will be played on the Georgetown
University campus. The gate receipts
Will be turned into the building fund
of Trinity Catholic Church.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
UIoe Uinles.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

CHASE Sra Diavolo,' 2:l5 and Sis pm.
COLUMBIA-Columbia stock company in An
American Citizen" s:l5 pm.
LAFA1 ETTE-Berger stock company in Or.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" s:15 pm.
LNCEUM-French Folly Beauty show, 2:l5 and
Sis pm.
AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK-Baseball Wash
ington vs. Detroit, 4:3O pm.
THIRTEENTH STREET AND COLUMBIA ROAD
-Baseball, Church league, $50 pm.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
Summer Tourist Rates, via Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad

To the Jersey seashore resorts, the Adirondack
Mountains. northern New York, New England.
and the nearby Allegheny Mountain resorts.
For tickets and full information, call at Of
fees Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
707 18th ST., corner New York avenue north
west, and 619 Pennsylvania Avenue