Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-27

]. John Jackson l. timbering the shait Of
the Chester mine. on Seaton, for com
pany.
Sinking was recently resumed on the
Teller mine, Freeland, and the ore is
steadily improving.
/ 1t is rumored that Ben Lawrence and
J. H. Robson have big deal on foot
through which the Pelican Dives may
change hands.
| Work is progressing satisfactorily on
both the Little Richard and tile Big
Chief tunnels. Indications point to the
near approach to ore in the Big Chief
tunnel, formerly the Moore tunnel.
In sinking the shaft at the Teller this
week, the miners opened solid streak of
smelling ore six to eight inches wide, and
the balance of the vein is heavily minera-
lized. The solid ore shows considerable
free gold, thus indicating that a rich
pocket is being entered.
VIM. Lewis, who is operating a large
group of claims hear Freeland, states that
work is being vigorously prosecuted by
him. Recently he struck the flow of the
Hidden Treasure vein, which is being
tunneled for, and some very fine gold
L farfy ott 1a1 all ~ Il .vap
has done about 1900 feet of work upon
the group. He denies the rumor that a
sale is pending upon the property.
! We are pleased to state that contract
has been let for driving ahead the Burns
Moore tunnel, now in 1000 feet. The
water wheel, nozzles, ETC., are being put
in condition and the tunnel work proper
will then be pushed. The contractors
are men of experience and the best of
results may be expected. J. c. Maxton
is in charge. The Burns-Moore is one of
our leading enterprises, and courses
through one of the best sections in the
district.
| DR.. w, N. Slack and J. 1. Neptune,
both of Memphis, Tenn, came out this
week 10 view operations at the Tropic
/ Extension tunnel, which is managed by
c. A King for the Memphis Gold Min
ing Co. The visitors were well pleased
with their investment and the outlook.
The work consists in running a tunnel
north from Seaton gulch to intersect the
company's property, which comprises
500 feet in width of territory lying be-
tween the Gem Extension and the Sun
and Moon groups. The Freighters
Friend vein will soon be reached at a
depth of 700 feet, then will follow the
Gem Extension and the company's
property.
| J. F. Kaminky, manager of the Sierra
Nevada tunnel, located near Alice, came
down last Saturday night to attend the
society dance at the Trocadero. In re-
ply to query, he stated that the tunnel
was being systematically pushed and he
expects to cut the New York claim very
soon. There are eight known claims in
the group, and all of them are strong
mineral bearing assures. The tunnel is
in about 700 feet and four veins have
been intersected, all showing we'll. 1t
will require 1900 feet more of driving to
cut all the veins of the company. Some
distance back from the heading the King
Solomon lode was crossed and level
has been driven thereon for $50 feet and
an upraise made to surface for air. This
90 feet, as well as all of the levels, shows
continuous ore body, shipments from
same showing values ranging from two
to three ounces gold per ton. This
would denote an ore shoot of respectable
dimensions. But it is the policy of the
management to thoroughly exploit the
holdings of the company, and so the
tunnel will be continued. The New
York claim, which will soon be reached,
shows strong body of low grade gold
ore at surface, and in all probability will
prove very valuable with depth The
Sierra Nevada has bright future.
In the neighborhood of the Sweet
Home, there is healthy activity in min
ing circles that augurs well for the future
of that hitherto comparatively neglected
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