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Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

Proper management of mining COM
pany is one of the main points to be TAX
Ell into consideration. There are many
cases where a company of men has Sc
cured most promising mining claim or
group of claims, aud after expending
large sum of money, they learn to their
sorrow that it has been poorly managed.
In some cases a man is placed in charge
of the proposition, who has no ideas of
mining, and ninety-nine times out of
hundred where such has been the case,
the stockholders have become disgusted,
the company disbauds, and the mine is in
a worse condition than when started.
But Idaho Springs has mining COM
pany, that in the first place, has used ex-
cellent Judgment. While the officers and
stockholders are nearly all Eastern men,
they realized that the main factor in COM
mencing operations would be to secure
practical and experienced mining man to
take charge of their work that had been
mapped out.
The Consolidated Alpine Mining and
Milling company is now a comparatively
Young one, but during the brief time
that it has been operating the properties
secured some months ago, it has been
demonstrated beyond any doubt that the
ore is there and in abundance.
The lift which was started some three
weeks ago from the third to the fourth
level, was completed on the first OF last
week. and drifting has been commenced.
The drift has been run each way for
distance of about fifteen feet, with the
result that large body of low grade ore
has been opened. This work will be
prosecuted with vigor for an indefinite
period, as mining men are OF the one
opinion that the values will increase as
distance is reached.
In the breast of the third level East a
sample was taken out of vein four feet
in width. From the seven inches 'front.'
ing, assay values gave returns OF $3.50 in
gold and silver to the ton, while the four
foot breast, which is not of high grade,
carries an average value OF $40 per ton.
In the third level West there are four
iuches of smelling ore which has values
averaging 500 to the ton. This chute
was Just opened short time ago, and as
distance is acquired it is noticeable that
the indications are that it will widen rap
idly. Adjoining this smelling streak are
eighteen inches of mill dirt, running S2I
to the ton, and there is but one indication
and that is that the lead will give a good
production.
Already shipments are being made to
the smelters from the second level and
about two tons are being taken out daily.
This does not include the mill ore which
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

district.
Some ore is being shipped from the
third level and the returns are proving
very satisfactory.
For some time it has been impossible
to work more than one shift on account
of the scarcity of wat r. OF late, howev-
er, the water in the shaft has been in
creasing and now that there is sufficient
quantity, the force has been increased
On January 1 two shifts were put on and
it is the intention of the management 10
lose no time in pushing development.
The Consolidated Alpine is one of the
best equipped mines in the district. 1t is
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
STAR TUNNEL DAMAGED.
Power House Destroyed By Fire Last Sat
urday Morning.

The power house of the Star tnnnel
caught fire last Saturday morning and
before the flames could be extinguished
more than s., 500 damage had been done.
The origin of the fire is unknown, but
is supposed to have been due to careless
ness. As it was two employees had a
narrow escape from suffocation. These
men were at work in the tunnel and un-
aware of the power house being on fire.
stranger notified them and assisted
them in getting safely away.
The Star tunnel is managed by Guy
Arkills. The damage will be repaired.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

FOR THE
LUCANIA
$4,000 Plant Has Been Purchased for This
Excellent Proposition.

Excellent Proposition.
One of the most energetic companies IN
this district and one which is now doing
much toward furthering the output for
the future, is The Lucania Tunnel Trans
portation, Mining and Drainage Co.
Last week at Colorado Springs, Mr.. w.
A, Lamb, salesman for the Fairbanks
Morse company, closed a deal whereby
the Lucania people will install at their
workings one of the finest plants of ma
chinery ever brought to this district.
While the Lucania has been driven by
hand drills since the inauguration of the
enterprise, it was deemed best to install
as early as possible sufficient machinery
to make greater headway during the en-
suing year.
Since the Lucauia was started, enough
veins have been cut to insure the pro-
moters that it is only question of depth
until some of the best paying properties
in the district will be on the line of their
tunnel. With this work carried to sue
cessful issue, the entire mountain will be
drained and old producers which were
closed down on account of great guam
tity of water encountered in the shafts,
will be drained and the ore can be taken
out through the Lucania.
The machinery which was purchased
last week is to be delivered no later than
February IS, and is the latest improved
1t consists of Fairbanks gasoline large
crude oil engine, Leyner compressor =
belt driven with water Leyner drills
and an exhaust fan.
The plant complete and set in opera
ton will cost nearly IS, 900, and the bore
will be pushed from FIVE to seven feet per
day.
1t is such work as the Lucania people
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
LITTLE
MATTE
IS RICH
Fine Bodies Of Ore In Four Levels and
Leasers Coming Money.

Fine Bodies Of Ore in Four Levels and
Leasers Coming Money.
One of the best showings made in some
time in any property in this camp is that
of the Little Matte Mining and Milling
company, situated up Chicago Creek.
In the fourth level two foot streak of
smelling ore has been opened by Mr..
Parker, who secured a lease some time
ago. One shipment has been made that
gave returns of thirteen ounces in gold
to the ton. Just what the value of the
new body of ore is, has not been deter
mined, but every indication points to ex-
ceptional values.
That 1903 will prove prosperous one
for the Matte people, no one familiar
with the property, for a moment doubts.
Throughout the four levels leasers are at
work aud all are making handsome pro-
fits for their efforts.
During the year 1902 the company ex-
pended more than SI25,ooo in prosecuting
development work. This was necessary
from the fact that the mine was in bad
condition when the company took pos
session. Retimbering had to be done,
the drifts and levels had to be straight
ened and widened, and other dead work
had to be done.
DR.. J. M. Shaller, of Denver, the secre-
tary of the company, was in the city last
Monday for the purpose of making an
inspection of the recent strike made in
the fourth level. He was feeling jubilant
over the outlook and stated that his COM
pany would make record this year for
production.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

machinery. such as compressor, drills,
etr. and if capable manas ement and good
business Judgment can make property
success, the Alpine will soon be among
the big producers of the camp.
This property is under the manage
ment of Thomas B. Crow, one of the best
posted and recognized authorities of the
district. Mr.. Crow has made study of
mining in nearly all of the mining Sec
ton of the West, including Mexico and
Alaska, and is in a position to carry on
operations in thoroughly scientific and
practical manner.
During the time that he has been con-
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
Looking Over Properly.

c. M. Berry. secretary and treasurer OF
the Fall River Mining and Milling COM
pAny, and Mrs. Berry were in the city on
Tuesday. Mr.. Berry was looking after
properties on Shafter mountain, which of
late have been making such promising
showing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
Popular Promoter.

P. R. Stanhope, of Denver, was in the
city last Saturday. Mr.. Stanhope has
completed arrangements for the develop
ment of the Silent FREUD mine near Du-
mont, and in short time will be work
ing a large force of men.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
Ore Being Treated.

John d. Roberts, who opened up an
ore body some weeks ago at Jackson's 8
bar, is sending ore to the mill for treat
ment. What the returns are is not
known, but it is stated that they are en-
tirely satisfactory.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

Royal R. Graham, who was on a tour
of the east for several weeks, returned
home last week While gone he visited
in New York, Washington and other
places of interest.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
Electric Power.

The Sun and Moon is now supplied
with electricity, the current being turned
on last Saturday. The Newhouse tunnel
has completely drained the shaft, and
for this reason electric power was in.
stalled
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

experimenting the placing of an engine
on the Arizona mine. This piece of ma
chinery has direct motion and was pat
ented by Mr.. Bolthoff.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

nected with the Consolidated Alpine, he
has succeeded in placing the property in
first class condition. He is i'll position
where he can soon make the properties
pay dividends to stock holders.
The shaft on the Alpine is now down
$50 feet and it will only be short time
until another level will be started. AS
soon as this work has been completed, it
is quite probable that the values will in
crease materially.
The company is financed by Evansville,
Ind, capitalists, and they are all well
known in the community in which they
reside. When such men as they have the
faith in a property to invest their capital
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
New Engine.

Mr.. Bolthoff, of ihe Hendrie- Bolthoff
Machinery company, of Denver, has
been in the city portion of this week,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
Walls COMPLETED.

The retaining walls of the mill of the
Idaho Springs Mining and Reduction
company are now completed and the ma
chinery is being rearranged.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

Dick White, the most popular express
agent ever in the city, returned from his
eastern trip last Sunday. He was again
checked in Tuesday morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10
WORTHY CAUSE.
Kee Gee is in Need. Subscription is
Started.
Siftings. ..........$I.00

outings. ..............S 81 .OU
Kee Gee, the aged Chinaman,
who was assaulted aud. robbed
. about two weeks ago, is reported
to be in serious condition. 1t
will be remembered that Gee was
hit in the side of the head with
some blunt instrument, presum-
ably brick, after which the rob-
bers made their escape. They were
later arrested and are now in Jail.
The report was received in this
city this week that Gee was living
dangerously i'll at his home and
had refused to take any medicines
. prescribed by the physician sent
. down to look after him. The Ce-
1estials who reside in the city have
! refused to assist him in any way,
and an appeal has been sent to the
Chinese Consul in Denver.
Something should be done to
. relieve the suffering of Kee Gee.
He must be looked after. If the
Consul will see that he receives the
proper treatment among friends in
Denver, the people of Idaho Springs
should assist in paying the ex-
! penses. The Chiuaman has no
. money, and at the present time
is suffering with pneumonia.
Siftings will be glad to receive
any subscriptions to aid Kee Gee,
and will give due credit for the
same. Enter yourIname-all good
! citizins, for some donation-be it
big or small.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-01-10

F N. Burke, president of the Bertha
company, is confined to bis bed suffering
with rhematism.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01
LIVE STOCK, CROP, ETC.

Charlton Alexander killed for home
use, 10 hogs averaging 800 pounds, net.
Mr.. Jacoby bought 200 barrels of
corn, delivered at Hutchinson, tor 50, 5O
per barrel.
-Hibler Brothers shipped last week
to Cincinnati, 500 hogs and two Car
loads of cattle.
Elmer Boardman bought of Claude
Weathers, II hogs averaging $50 pounds
at 81 per hundred.
AT Hutchinson, Barney Steele sold to
John Steele, 800 shocks of fodder at 1917
cents per shock.
-Leer Bros, of Millersburg, bought
1000 pounds of tobacco from Robert
Barnes, at cents.
While the past Summer has been
trying on the farmers generally, yet all
farm products are bringing good prices,
as well as stock of all kinds.
DIR. W. G. Ussery and Ben Woods
sold to E. E. Woods and Omer Lloyd.
700 shocks of corn in the field, at So, rs
per barrel. fodder thrown in; and 700
shocks TO Penn & Steele, at same price.
Farmers in the Hutchinson neighbor-
hood are killing an unusual amount Cf
hogs, and say it will pay to put them in
the smoke-house, as they are only sell
ing for "a % per hundred, and were fed
So per barrel corn.
The highest price ever paid in this
country for q single fowl" says the
Indiana Farmer, was paid this season
for a Buff Plymouth Rock cockerel.
He sold for $500 and four females to be
mated with him sold for $500.
Mr.. J. B. Haggin, who recently
leased $50 acres of grass land at Wood
burn farm. in Woodford county, now
has 2l3 head of horses pasturing there,
including three of this stations. 1t is
probable that other tracts of Woodburn
land will be leased to race horse breed
ers. The Alexander heirs propose hay
ing Woodburn farm continue as stock
farm and will preserve undisturbed its
magnificent blue grass and woodland.
The Brady Stock Yards Co., at
Atlanta. Ga reports the present condl-
ton of the market. which is now be-
ginning to move forward, as not so
brisk, but will Improve from now on.
Prices obtained are about as follows:
ID 1-S to 1913 from $115 to $3.50, owing
to quality; 10 to 15-1 from $125 to $135,
owing to quality; 10 1-2 to 1913 from
$40 to $165, owing to quality. Supply
only fair. not over 800 mules in tie
Yards, and horses scarce.
If your mules are ready for market
and you wish to get on the market be-
fore the holidays, do not think that you
would make a mistake to ship at once
as dealers are expecting a ''spurt" IN
the market during the early part of the
present month, and then there will be 8
decided lull until after the holidays.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01
What MITCHELL Saws

Now. here is were am going
to brag a bit, but I am only
going to tell you few things
you know already. Now about
my HOME MADE CANDY. Ex-
cuse me if | say, that taken as
a line. it cannot be excelled. 1t
has certain fine points that you
will find Iii no other candy.
Ths Candy Pudding t makeis
never erumbly, but is always
smooth and cremy, and the pea.
nut candy, well, I don't think 1
am wrong if / tell you, that I
am the only person in this
country who can make it. Others
can make peanut, but not like
I make.
My cream candy will melt in
your mouth and the several
kinds of taffy are in class not
to be found anywhere else.
Have you tried my hot choco-
late, if not you have been miss
ing a good thing? Only &c a
cup and the ladies say it is the
"best ever"
Yours Truly,
c. B. MITCHELL
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01

Roosevelt's friends of the North are
no more DESTROYS of negro supremacy
than are the South people. In Union
City, N. J DIR. Anderson, highly ed
ucated negro, was nominated by the
republicans for coroner. That his color
was his sole cause of defeat is shown
in the fact that the rest of the ticket
was overwhelmingly elected. Let the
president force some DR.. Crum's on the
North and see how odious his admins
tration will become in its strongest
quarters.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01
Late News.

At Lexington, John DeBreason was
accused of the murder of J. P. Montjoy.
Saloon fight.
The Academy OF Music in Brooklyn
was destroyed by fire, entailing loss of
$500. 600.
The state board awarded Hunter a
certificate of election by a unanimous
vote.
Rev. Rutherford Douglas in spoken
of as the possible president of Central
of Rev. DIR. E. H. Rutherford, of this
city.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01

The cold wave seems to have swept
over the entire South. with freezing
weather at Texas, Mississippi, Lou
isiana, Alabama and Georgia. In st.
Louis the weather was the coolest for
the time of the year since 1886. Winter
seems to be getting in its work early.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01
Mule Stolen.

Brownish Bay Horse Mule, 6 or 2
years old, shod in front, Is to 15H
hands high, very distinct saddle mark.
low carriage of the head Will pay lib.
eral reward for any information leading
to the recovery of the mule or thief.
A. r. RITCHIE,
lt-pd r F. D. No. !, Paris, KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01
EXTRA ANNOUNCEMENT.

Arrangements have BEEN con-
cluded for the appearance in this
city of the distinguished artist
ELITA PROCTOR OTIS at the
Grand Opera House on Tuesday,
eve, Dec. 8. in Ibsen's fascinating
play HEDDA GABLER. Ibsen
has become fad with all classes
of theatre-goers who will undoubt-
edly welcome this opportunity to
see his greatest drama. Seat Sale
will commence Saturday, Dec. 5.
Orders sent in advance will be
filed at the box office. Although
this is an unusual attraction there
will be no advance in the regular
seat prices which will range from
25 cents to $l.5O. Free list en-
tirely abolished.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01

HAM.-Something very delicious il
country boiled ham at my pluce.
1t FRANK SALOSHIN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01

SOMETHING NICE. = Heintz's fresh
Sauer Kraut just received at
If BAIRD g TAYLOR'S
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-12-01

CEMENT. - For concrete pavements
and all kinds of cement work see
STUART e WOoDFoRD,
Opposite L. & N. freight depot.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
Local News Notes
Points Personal and Otherwise
Picked up and Photographed
by Our PenciI-Pusher.

Mr.. James s. Welch, of Carlisle was
in the city on Monday.
Mr.. s. G. Carter, of Chalkville,
was in the city Monday.
Mr.. Will d. Sartor spent Sunday
with his parents In Santuc.
Mr.. Haskell Thomas spent Mon day
In Fairfield county on business.
Miss Mary Gregory, OF Santuc, was
In Union shopping Friday OF last
week.
There will be dinner sent to the
County Poor House by the Episcopal
church.
Miss Fannie Clark will spend Thanks.
giving with Miss Julia Alverson In
Cross Keys.
Mr.. III. L. Todd, Of the Rich Hill
Oil Mills, Rich Hill, s. c., was in the
city Tuesday.
Mrs. Roland Lee, of Pickens, is visit
ing Rev. and Mrs. l.. M. Rice, on
Church street.
Mrs. F0rney Harris Is expected In tne
city Thursday to visit Mrs. l.. M. Rice
on Church street.
Mr.. Ben o. Townsend, of Charlotte,
N. O., spent -four days this week with
Mr.. l.. 8. Townsend.
Mr.. w. g. s. O'Shields, the popular
auditor of Spartanburg county, was ir
the city a few days this week.
y Mr.. C. w. F.emmings has returned
to the city after spending few days a
his home In Belmont N. @.
Mr.. +. G.. Johnson, an fficial OF tn
Jonesvilie Cotton M ills was in Union las
week AMI called at TnE TiMEs Office.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
KeIIo49's Lecture.

The Kellogg lecture recital last Fri
day evening, which was the second
number Of the Library Lyceum course.
was greeted by large and appreciative
audience. Mr.. Kellogg's reproduction
of the songs of birds was most marvel
Gus,
In his accompaniment to the piano,
he equaled the best trained feathered
songsters, The sterescoptican views of
birds and their Surroundings was most
pleasing and instructive, one of them.
being of the greatest crow-roosts in the
United States, where it is estimated
fully l ,OOO, 600 crows sleep on winters
night.
Owing to the railroad schedules be-
tween here and Larrens he did not ar
rive in time for the matinee, which was
a great disappointment to the children.
The money paid by them for the matinee
was returned to them,
Mr.. Kellogg is real naturalist.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
Ho nor Roll of JonesviIle Graded
Schools for Month Ending
October go.

LIST Grade. .--Lucile McWhirter, Ruth
Scott, Cecil Johnson, Loree Johnson,
Alice Whitlock, Aullie Webber, Em.
NOUS Williams, Sam Littltj ,hn, Cara
Stehle, Webb Altman.
2nd Grade John Altman, Robert
Douglas,, Frank Douglass, Jerry Will
liams, Lou Kennett, Joe Mclaughlin,
Frank Littlejohn.
Bird Grade.-Charlie Littlejohn, Nor
timer Sans, Lila Black.
4th Grade.-Tommie Lybrand, Roy
johnson, John Henry Fowler, Bu-
ford Cubit, Margaret Coleman, Lsttie
Coleman, Maud High, Clara FUs er,
Kathleen Webber, Matte Spencer.
9th Grade. Kate Altman, Francis
+ Bentley, Stella Johnson, August Web +.
Joe Spears, Jay Spears, Howard Doug
lass, Lamar Wood.
9th Grade.-Emmie Sans, Pearl Ly
brand, Annie Bates.
9Th GIade.--Lois Altman, Alma Bates
Joe Free, Louise McKissick, Lizzie Nc
Whirter, May Scott, Hayes Webber
Sadie johnson, Harry Littlejohn, Angus
Littlejobn, Rachael Littlejohn, Ella
Sans.
9Th Grade. Mary Southland, Matte
High, Myrtle Briggs, Jana Foster, AL.
bert McWhirter, Frank Gault.
9th Grade, Carrie Altman, Jane.
Littlejohn, MCGOWAN Littlejohn, Rus
sell LittlejohD, Laurie Penney, Maud
Penney, Inez Spears, Forrest Spears
Mae Whitlock, Roy Wbitlock, Bernard
McWhirter. James Altman.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
Letter to 8. N. Beatty,
Union, s. C..

xsDear Sir: AS your business is to get
people into and out of trouble, suppose
you consider their paint; it makes them
almost as much trouble as money, except
of course matrimony
They buy poor paint good deal; they
don't mean to; they don't know any bet
te,; they buy without thinking. Bad
paint isn't good. 1t looks good enough
for year; then begins to get rusty: but
changes 20 slowly, one don't notice it
Looking isn't all. The business of
paint is to keep house dry inside, ths
wood and iron of il; keep it from rOtting
and rusting Takes good paint to do it,
Good and bad paint are sold at one
price or about that Ons can't go by
price at all; as with lawyers the price
has nothing to do with goodness or bad.
ness; and costs are worse yet; the painter
and sheriff come in for their share.
But the probability Is that man, who
paints DevOe, will come-out on top.
Yours truly.
16. F. w. DEvOE Il 20.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
Christmas Holiday Rates.

The Southern Railway will sell
Christmas Holiday Excursion Tickets
between all points south of the Poto-
mac and Ohio rivers and east of the
Mississippi river including St. Louis,
standard one way fares, plus 25 cents
for the round trip, minimum rate SOC. }
Tickets will be sold December %, "a,
25, 80, 81, 1908, and January 1st, 1901,
with final limit Jan. 4th, 1901.
They will also sell upon presentation
and surrender of certificates signed by
Superintendents, Principals or Presi-
dents Of the various institutions. Dec.
Is to ~, 1908 inclusive, with final limit
January 9Th. 1904 to teachers and stu
dents of schools and colleges.
Interline tickets will be sold at Cou-
pom stations only. Apply to any
agent Of the Southern Railway, or
w. II. TAYLoE, A. G. p. A..
Atlanta, Ga.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-11-27
MIR, u. u. Lowe Killed.

Mr.. U. G. Lowe. one of the sewer
age foremen, was killed Sunday af-
ternoon in Spartanburg about dark.
Mr.. Low, intending to come to
Union, boarded the train from At
lanta. In a moment he discovered
his mistake and was swinging to
alight when his head struck the water
spout. He fell to the ground uncon-
scious. His body was taken to a
room in the Spartan Inn where all
medical aid was tried, but he died
about three o'clock Monday morning.
MIR. Lowe was from Fair Forest,
and came here to work on the sewer
age. He was. boarding at Mr.. How
ards. He was about thirty-five years
of age, and had won the confidence
of all who knew him. He leaves a
widow and one child.