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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
Report OF Appraisers.

The appraisers appointed by Judge De-
France of the district court to assess the
damages to the Christmas vein, which
vas encountered by the Central tunnel
the latter part of last April, examined
the property Tuesday and will make their
report to the court next week. The
appraisers appointed were w. f. Rem
shaw, f. NJ. Sabin and r. B. Morton.
When the Christmas vein was about TO
be cut by the Central tunnel last spring,
the parties who had an option on the
Christmas applied to the district court for
an injunction to prevent the Central tun-
mel entering the vein, alleging that sale
was pending and should the vein prove
to be worthless they would be unable to
consumate the sale. The court refused
to grant an injunction, and the Big Five
Immediately filed a petition for tempor-
ary possession, depositing a sum OF NOR
ey sufficient to cover any damages. Pro-
ceedings were also started to condemn a
right through the Christmas ground, and
the tunnel was allowed to resume. The
Christmas vein has a better showing
where encountered by the tunnel than
any one of the other half dozen veins it
has iutersected. A small streak of the
ore will run over five ounces in gold per
ton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The Two Brothers tunnel in Virginia
canon, which is being driven to intersect
the Specie Payment vein. will cut that
lode within the next 50 feet. The breast
Of the tunnel is now in I.4So feet, and
when II encounters the vein il will be at
depth of several hundred feet below
and al point directly under the rich ore
shoot opened in the fourth level from the
Specle Payment shaft. Superintendent
johnson, who has been in a Denver hos
pital Tor some time, is again able to take
active Charge of operations. The COM
pletioa of the Two Brothers ,nnnel 10 the
Speeie Payment vein will mean the
diverting of the large tonnage of ore
which is now going to the Black Hawk
mills and depot. to the Idaho Springs
mills aud shipping point. Ii is generally
believed tina, wire rope tramway will be
built at the tunnel mouth down the
canon. as it will either be necessary to do
this or it will mean the bringing in cf a
large number of additional ore teams. At
the present time the greater part of the
product is taken out by leasers, and the
company will continue the leasing sys
tenn after the vein is reached.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Under the management Of V. NJ. Came
the Beebee hotel is fast coming into pop
ular favor with the travelling public, the
register daily containing the names of
men who seek none but the best accomo-
dations. The hotel has been thoroughly
overhauled throughout, every nook and
Granny cleansed, table always provided
with the best the market affords and
served in the best possible manner. Mr..
business is evidenced in all the appoint
ments of the Beebee, and his efforts are
being rewarded. With ample accommo-
dations he is caring for all corners and
giving the best satisfaction.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The Manager Of the opera house has
secured the American Polyscope company
for two nights commencing Monday,
October 18th. This is positively the largest
animated picture company in the world
and every picture shown is take express
ly for this company. Nearly S miles OF
film is carried among the latest being the
Russo,Japanese War. These pictures
were made by the Polyscope company on
the field of battle. Hvery boy and girl
and everybody should see these wonder
full pi ctures. The Polyscope is the only
moving picture machine that does not
quiver or blur. Every picture is clear.
sharp and bright, the machine is operat-
ed by competent electricians. and not one
thing is left undone to make this the
greatest entertainment ever put before
the public. Two nights, October II and
I8. Prices IS and s5c.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

John Iiolmberg. republican candidate
for state treasurer, renewed old acqnaint-
ances in this county this week and was
given assurance Of the hearty support of
all electors. A meeting was held at the
Idaho Springs opera honse Tuesday night
at which time the people were given an
opportunity to see Mr.. Holmberg. While
not claiming any oratoricsl ability, he
makes most favorable impression as to
his honesty and ability and Clear Greek
county will give him a big majority.
Accompanying the candidate waa Hon
o. f.. Peterson, of Minnesota, who spoke
on the issues of the day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
Married IN Wisconsin.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Hauff returned
Monday evening to this city and are now
busily engaged in fitting up the Sarfien
house on east Miner street preparatory to
commencing housekeeping. The young
couple were married at Plainsheld, Wis,
September AZ. In speaking of the we'd
ding the Stevens Point Daily Journal
says:
1T. W. Hsuff of Idaho Springs. Colo,
and Miss Mabel Storm, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs c. z. Storm of Plain6eid were
married at Plainfeid at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon by Rev. J. E. Holden of the
NJ. E. church. The attendants were Miss
Anna Storm and Bjorn Hauff. Mr.. Hauf
passed through here this morning on his
way to Piainfeld. He formerly lived At
Amherst and was employed for FIVE years
in J. J. Nelson's store, where he made Al
extensive acquaintance among the people
Of Amherst town and village. He is
spoken Of by those in position to know
- very fine young man. He il . brother
Of c. A. Haud, formerly Of this city and
Vas himself quite we'll known here. He
has been located st Idaho Springs for
some monthA There were large num-
Der Of gsests present at the wedding re-
ception. including Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Mel
sou Of AnhersG Mr.. and Mrs. Hauff
left ON tie evenisg train for their future
home Il Idaho Springs. bat will stop in
q. Louis tos couple Of weeks en route.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
A BIG CONTRACT
S. A. KNOWLES SECURES CONTRACT
Foa MoNIRosE TUNNEL.
GOVERNMENT IRRIGATION PROJECT
WILL INSTALL MACHINERY AND MAKE
RECORD FOR SPEED.

Silas A. Knowles, of this city, present
Lamartine mine, is associated with the
Taylor Moore Construction company OF
Hiilsboro. Texas, which was the success
full bidder tor the driving of the Mont
rose government, irrigation ,urnel, and be
will have entire charge of the work.
The contract was awarded to the Tay-
lor Moore company last week, and is now
awaiting the approval of the Secretary OF
the Interior. The specifications call for
the driving of tunnel II Ia feet in the
clear. &c, 900 feet, or nearly six miles in
length 1t mus, be completed by April
IS, 1905. the government paying bonus
of s. 600 per day for each day gained be-
fore that date, and the contractors are to
pay a penalty OF like amount for each
day after that date, in either case not 10
exceed thirty days. The tunnel will be
driven from both ends. The west end is
located six miles east of Montrose, the
east end being on the Gunnison river.
When the contract awarded the COM
pany is approved by the Secretary of the
Interior, Mr.. Knowles will go at once to
Mon,rose. The large plants of machinery
which will be erected at each end Of the
tunnel will be rushed to the ground as
quickly as possible, and a large force of
men, working three s-bour shifts. will
begin work with hand drills at the east
end, and a heavy steam shovel will do
the preliminary work at the west end. so
that by the time the machinery is ready
the faces of the tunnel will be far enough
under ground to permit of blasting with
heavy rounds of dynamite such as is used
with machine drills. II will be neces-
sary for the contractors to make at least
~ feet every twenty.four hour for over
I,7so days in order to complete the big
bore within the time specified. This will
mean q greater speed in tunnel driving
than has ever been accomplished in
long tunnel. The entire bottom and
and sides of the tunnel must be lined
with cement, aud also the back where it
is needed.
Mr., Knowles has been connected with
the Newhouse tunuel for the past five
years, during which time the tunnel has
been driven about 1000 feet. He also
has the contract at present driving the
Central tunnel. and has had most ex-
cellent success. He IS we'll fitted by
ability and experience for the big under
taking. being an electrician, uiachiuist
and possessing executive ability to a
marked degree.
The contract is one of the largest ever
awarded for tunnel driving at one time,
and some come conception Of its magui-
tude may be gained from the following
figures: Over I, soc, 900 cubic feet of rock
must be blasted and removed; this rock
will weigh approximately $4,000 tons,
which if loaded into railway cars would
fill $4,000 cars containing as tons each,
and would make railroad train II miles
in length. or reaching from Denver to
Colorado Springs. To break the rock
will require $50 tons of dynamite which
vii! cost in excess of fIoo. 900.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Col. Jno. T. Mallalieu went to Denver
Wednesday to gain additional republican
inspiration from the speech of John Dolli
ver. Naturally the Colonel does not re-
quire much inspiration as his years Of
experience in things political in Nebras-
ka has given him an abundance of forti6-
cation, but he likes az occasional brush
ing up against the top notchers, and he
felt A. though Dolliver could deliver the
goods.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
The Colorado Development, Company.
Tbs Colorado Development and Invest
merit company, of which II. A. Reidel Of

# ne Solofaoo development Company.
The Colorado Development and Invest
uent company, of which II. A. Reidel of
Colorado Springs is the president. has Sc
cured a three year lease aud bond on the
Kelley group OF nine patented claims in
Trail Run mining district The group
adjoins the holdings of the company in
Iowa and Banner districts where they
have no acres of territory, and the Rock
ford tunnel near the mouth Of Turkey
creek. The tunnel is now in over 700
fee, and is expected to intersect the old
Coyote claim, one of the earliest iocs-
tions in that section. within the next 100
feet. BY continuing the tunnel 1t will
reach all of the claims in the Kelley group
at good depth. The Kelley shaft which
is a little over 800 feet in depth, will be
sunk another lift Of loo feet. Geo-ge w.
Straub of this city was awarded the con-
tract this week, and will begin work at
once. There is good ore showing in all
OF the workings of the Kelley, which is
generally believed to be a part of the
donaldson vein. aud several blocks of
ground will be worked by leasers In
one lease this week, eighteen inches of
so ore was opened up.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Slraub Bros have this week strnck
streak Of bad luck that would at least
temporarily discourage less enthusiastic
boosters for business Within IS hours
Il ey los, three Of he best horses the first
dying OF collie and the others Of pneumo-
MA But the boys will not let small mat
tiers discourage them. and at once pur-
chased stock to replace the dead ones and
never missed load Of ore III consequence.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The new band made its first public ap-
pearance on the streets Tuesday evening
and met with most cordial reception at
the hands of our citizens. The members
are all old timers at the business and rem
dered some excellent mns,c. When it is
considered what short time they have
had practice, the execution was all that
could be desired.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
New Phone Line.

David Drenran. of the engineering
department of the Colorado Telephone
company was in this city Wednesday con-
sulting with Manager c. T. Mcdaniel in
reference to the proposed telephone line
from Idaho Springs to Central City. For
some time the single wire that has con-
pected the two cities has been overbur-
dened with business aud this condition
has been augumented by the Grand couu-
ty demand that has grown rapidly since
the wires were extended over the range
the past summer. II has become next
to iriPosslble for the company to take
proper care of the business offered it over
a single wire, and second one has be-
come imperative. In all probability
work on the new wire will commence at
once. The advent of the Mofatt road
into Middle Park will stimulate still more
telephone business. and the company
proposes to be in shape to meet all de-
mands.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Remember that the c. NJ. A. Bows will
give dance at the opera house on next
"Wednesday evening. The boys have Sc
cured an orchestra of established merit,
and have placed the price at 81. aud will
guarantee all patrons a time oftheir lives.
The proceeds of the dance will be used to
place the order on a more substantial
footing.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Tomorrow the pastor of the Presby-
terian church, Rev. F. w. whitman, will
observe in an informal way the fifth an
niversary of his pastorate here Morning
subject, Some Encouraging Features of
Five Years Ministry in Idaho Springs" I"
Evening subject, THE Power of Vision
to Help rs Onward" A full attendance
of all members and friends desired.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Claus & Traylor shipped las, week from
their lease on the Freeland. The carload
netted them 81 81 per ton, and as they
have a good sized streak and more favor
able smelling rates'than heretofore, they
should clean up nice bunch of money
on the lease
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Superintendent c. w Feltcr OF the
Tsconian property on Fall river, received
a nice assay this week from prospect
shaft across the creek from Cumberland
gulch. The assay was I,6oo.5o ounces
silver or a value of Sol9 % per ton.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

VIM. o. Heiniy. editor Of The Item,
published at Hamburg, Pa, and interest
ed in the mines of this section, was cal
Ter at this Office Tue'day. This is the edi-
tors second visit here and he is more
impressed than ever before with the fut-
ure OF the camp and will do all that he
can TO enlist capital in this section.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Ever popular Joe Newman and his ex
cellent company appeared at the opera
house last night and was greeted by a
large audience. He never fails to draw
in Idaho Springs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

r. II. Price, the we'll known Chicago
creek stockuan. was injured "Wednesday
afternoon by COW. The animal hooked
him in the abdomen and while the wound
was painful one the doctor states that it
is not a serious one. He is getting on
nicely and will be able to get about with
IN a week or so.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Assayer A c. Dart left Sunday after
noon for Rock Island, H., where he will
remain for a week or so for visit to the
home folks aud old friends. This is Mr..
Darts first visit for several years and he
will njoy it to the fullest extent.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Miss Rachel Mcleod, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dan Mcleod of this city was
married in Denver Wednesday evening
to Albert Digby. formerly of this city. A
number of friends went to Denver to be
present at the marriage ceremony. The
young people will make their home in the
capital city.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Renshaw left
Thursday morning for months trip
through the south. Stops will be made
at Dallas and other interior Texan points
and they will embark at Galveston for a
trip to Cuba, returning by way of New
York
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Charles Carlson and family left We'd
uesday for Greeley, where the family
will remain for some time. Mr.. Carlson
will return within week to look after
his extensive business interests, which
are in the meanwhile in charge of G. d.
Ames
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

A local paper reports that \. A. Ireland
has sold his as" group of seven claims
IN Daily district to Fort Wayne, Indiana
capitalists. The report is premature.
Negotiations are pendiug, but the sale
has not been eonsumated.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The stockholders Of the Clear Creek
County Publishing and Printing company,
held their regular annual meeting last
Saturday night at democratic head.
quarters. The officers elected were: G.
s. Wilkie, president; John Owen, vice.
president; R. c. Bonney, treasurer; and
v. I. Noxou. secretary. In addition to
the above John T. Bottom, c. B. Bottom
and H. E. Kelley were elected directors.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

George Chapman. who was compelled
to submit to an operation for nasal
trouble at a Denver hospital, has SO f,r
recovered as to be able to return to his
home IN this city and it is thought that
his entire restoration to health is but
question of short time.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Major Leland of Chicago, prominent
eral days this week, the guest of r. ].
Elgan, with whom he is interested in the
Lone Tree and the New Era mines.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Registration days for Idaho Springs are
from Tuesday to Saturday of next week,
both days inclusive. See that your name
appears on the rolls.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

n. c. Merrill of the Big Five. was in the
city this week. accompanied by Attorney
Redd, inspecting the Central tunnel oper
ations.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Cashier Jas. l.. Lindsay left Thursday
for two weeks vacation and the entire
time will be spent at the big ST. Louis
show. At Denver he was met by Mrs
Lindsay and the trip will be made to-
gether.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. c. Vickstroru of Denver. who has
been visiting old friends and relatives for
the past few we. ks, returned to her home
Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

W. A. Barnes. OF the Colorado &
Southern bridge building gang. had his
left leg broken Wednesday by the break
ing OF rope that was attached to a
siringer. He was attended by DR. Atche.
son. the company physician, aud was
taken to Denver on Thursday mornings
train.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Gerarden the local wrestler, is out with
an open def to wrestle any man in the
state for purse and a side bet. In all
probability Harry Hansen will be matched
with him.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs r. Z. Wood spent several day
this week with Denver friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. y. Bradley returned
Saturday from a several weeks visit to
Western Iowa and Eastern Nekraska
points. Mr.. Bradley is meeting with
good success in placing Blue Ribbon
Mineral Water on the maIket and the
sales show a steady increase.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. p. p. Barbour has been visiting
for the past two weeks with Denver and
Golden friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

c. f. Fish went over to Boulder Thurs
day afternoon to accompany his daughter
Allene to that city where she will remain
for the winter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Messrs. Frank Noxon and Billy Wood
went to Denver Thursday to make some
purchases to be added to their livery
equipment
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. c. NJ. Brown OF Tulsie. Indian
Territory, who has been spending the
summer at the Moore tunnel. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Cannady. left for
her home Wednesday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The First Church of Christ, Scientist.
holds regular services every Sunday
morning at II O'Clock. and Wednesday
evening at O'Clock, in hall in rear of
Mason's grocery store on 18th avenue.
All are welcome.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

c w. Anderson and wife of Denver
were SUNDAY guests at the Beebee. MIR.
Anderson is the city passenger agent of
the Burlington at Denver, and one of the
men in the state
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Postmaster Noyes was passenger for
Denver Wednesday, it being his first
break-sway from business for many
months
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. w. II. Ewing of Pittsburg, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jas.
Morris for the summer, left for her home
Monday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Owen, accompanied
by Mrs. Ben Owen left Monday afternoon
f.,r
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. A. H. Ristedt and son have arrived
from Cleveland, Ohio, and the family is
now quartered in the James residence on
Colorado street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15
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Miss Otis Oxley, of the central tele-
phone force, left this morning for a few
days visit with friends at Central City.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. NJ. A. Bowman and Miss Mock
left Monday for the Worlds Fair. The
latter will continue her trip to the east
where she expects to remain.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

S. Hoard and son left Wednesday for
Boulder where they will locate on a
ranch. The family left this morning.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Milwaukee passenger men were in the
city several hours Tuesday, but were out
of cards and neglected to call on the
newspapers.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Last evening Mrs. John C.. Roberts
received the sad intelligence that her
brother, Thomas Bowen, had died at his
home in Mankato, Minnesota, and Mrs.
Roberts left this morning for that place.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Chris King returned Sunday from his
ten days vacation. all of which time he
spent with Denver relatives and friends.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Fred comstock went to Denver We'd
nesday to attend the Digby Mcleod
wedding.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

William Van Houseu, who has been Ill
with typhoid fever for many weeks. ha.
20 far recovered - to be able to make the
journey to the state of Washington.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

The Ladies of the Maccabees gave -an
entertainment last evening at Elks hall,
for the benefit of the Sir Knights. Re
freshments were served and most de-
lightful time is reported.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

John Scarlet and Arthur Simcox de
parted Thursday morning for Arizona
where they will engage in mining.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Miss Georgia Leonard returned thi
week from Rocky Ford where she ha
been spending the summer.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mr.. and Hrs. Sprague Stewart spen
several days in Denver this week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. Harry Trenbath of Lamartine,
accompanied by her mother. left yester.
day morning for Australia for visit with
her sister.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mr.. ard Mrs Frank Percy OF the Chi
cago tunnel, left Thursday for months
visit with relatives
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Agent Sandstrom took a day off las
Saturday and brushed up against city
life foi Q few hour
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Miss Rachel Macleod was a passenge
fJr Denver Wednesday morning
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

+. w. Nolkman and wife left Wednes-
day for Wisconsin, after spending some
time at the Stanley mine.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Vim. Thompson returned "Wednesday
from a two weeks visit to the big ST.
Louis show,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Ed. Evans. jr.. left Monday afternoon
for Primero. Colo, where he will engage
in the electrical profession
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Ellis Kaufman left Tuesday for Colo.
RADIO Springs, returning yesterday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. Nora Bunker was a passenger to
the capital city Monday for few days
visit with relatives.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. F. NJ, Nelson left Wednesday foi
Omaha, where she will remain for the
winter.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

cross-cut driven from the 3oo-foot
level of the Summit mine at the head Of
Hukill gulch, has opened into the west
eru extension of the Refugee vein. The
cross cut was driven for 80 feet and has
exposed parallel lead with the Sum-
mitt which is six feet in width. Samples
of the ore were taken to Denver by Mr.
Engle and no report of the values can be
obtained here. If it is the extension of
the Refugee vein as is believed. the oper-
ators of the Summit have fine grade of
ore. Work will be started on an old
tunnel to cut the vein inst encountered.
The operation OF the machinery on the
shaft will be abandoned, as the location of
the property is favorable to the tunnel
method OF working.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Mrs. J. s. Green left Thursday for Roe
beck. South Dakota, where she expects TO
reside.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-15

Fred Blight arrived Monday from
Wyoming, for few days visit with his
family.