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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07
Red mp,ion Sale Consummated,

There was something doing at the
sheriff's Office in Georgetown last Mon
day evening, when crowd of Denver
and Idaho Springs attorneys with all
kinds of com invaded the sheriff S
Office in order to make a tender of the re-
demption money on the plant Of the
Idaho Springs Mining and Reduction
company which was sold at sheriff's
sale SIX months ago to c S, Birkins,
and uron which the time Of redemption
expired at u O'Clock midnight Monday.
1t is stated that over $4,000 in gold
and currency were IN the room, each of
the creditors making formal tender Of
the redemption money, together with
costs. int rest and fees. The tender Of
the Lowell Hardware company, made
by Attorney J. w. B. Smith, which
was made in small handful Of bills
a1grega'ing fII,ooo and mostly in bills
of the denomination of 81 900 was &C
cep.ed by the sheriff on the stroke of
midnight. The Lowell Hardware com
pany represented the claims of the Mer.
chants snd Miners National bank and
other creditors in this city. 1t is said
that suit will be brought by interested
persons, and that the district court, fol
lowing precedent, will hold that the &C
of the money by the sheriff
will not exclude all other claims from ad.
jus,ment.
1t is claimed by legal lights that the
matter of time was an important point in
the redemption, and should further lie.
gal action be taken, the difference be-
tween the sheriff's tune piece aud a
chror ometer will be threshed out.
Messrs Redo, Clark, Downing and
Cove, Denver attorneys. and Messrs.
Haggott. Smith, Regennit,er, Sabin,
Noyes. Lowell and Roller Of this city were
among the interested participants and
spectators.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07
Walton-Dart.

Albert c Dart, jr., of Newhouse. Utah.
and Miss Helen NJ. Walton, formerly of
this city, were quietly married in Denver
last Wednesday, ike Rev. Dean II. Mar.
syn Hart officiating. While the marriage
OF this estiu'able young couple was not
entirely unexpected, still the announce.
ment oceasion.d more or less surprise.
lhe groom possesses wide acquaintance
throughout this section of Colorado hav.
ing conducted an assay office and tested
minerals for practically every property
IN the disttict at various times. The
bride taught two terms of school in this
city and by her gracious manners en-
deared herself to pupils and patrons
alike. 1t is understood that Mr.. and
Mrs. Dart will commence housek eepinp
at their new home at Newhouse, Utah
where Mr.. Dart holds splendid position
with Samuel Newhouse.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07
Safe Combination Baked.

When Agent Evans OF the Wells Fargo
Express COMPANY, went TO open his safe
yesterday morning he found that the
levers would not respond to the combina-
ton, and thus the business of the COM
pany was tied up temporarily. In an
effort to force the levers the handle was
broken squarely of and the safe was sent
to Denver to be operated upon by an
exDert
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07
CUT UNDER A MINE
BIG DEAL ON DONALDSON MINE WILL
WORK WONDERS
ROCKFORD TUNNEL TO CUT VEIN
SURFACE SHIPMENTS YIELDED FOUR
FiFTHs OF a MILLION.

An important mining deal was con-
summated this week, which means the
complete rehabilitation of the famous
old Donaldson mine on Trail creek, aud
its ex ploitation at an additional depth of
900 feet on the dip OF the vein under
the most favorable conditions-,uunel
mining.
The Champion Trio Mining company,
owner of the Donaldson mine, has given
a longtime lease under desirable terms
and an option TO purchase to the Banner
Consolidated Mines company, owning
the Rockford tunnel, and the latter tun-
mel will be pushed to intersection with
the Donaldson vein just as soon as the
power plant now being built near the
portal on Clear creek, above the mouth
of Fall river, is completed.
The Donaldson is one ofthe best known
old properties in the district and has pro-
duced exceptionally rich ore from the
time of It's discovery. In the early '7os
,he high grade ore was hauled to the
S:nel'er at Bla K Hawk and
much of the medium grade ore was left
on the stulls, and IN later years this
proved harvest for the leasers. Some
years ago party Of leasees took out over
$1,000 III three weeks time. The vein is
from five to ten feet in width and the
mine has production record of fully
$500 900 and has never been worke ed be
low depth Of 600 feet on the pitch of
the vein. In the bottom of the main
shaft It is c'aimed'that there is exposed a
four-foot vein of medium grade ore, but
as the workings are filed with water its
value ur extent is not certain The mill
ore from the sIrtace is the most de-
sirable free milling ore in the district and
savings Of over ninety-five per cent. of
the contents on the plate when treated by
amalgamation have been frequent in
years past
Under the terms Of the agreement the
Rockford tunnel will be driven ahead tn
intersect the Donaldson vein at the ear
liest possible time. The vein will be
encountered within 600 feet of the pres.
ent breast of the tunnel at a depth of
1000 feet below the surface on the pitch
OF the lode. AS the vein will undoubt-
edly be drained by the tunnel, it will
make the upper workings accessible, as
we'll as tapping the large ore bodies,
where the ore NAV be transported direct
to the railway switch on the main line of
the Colorado & Southern at a minimum
cost
1t is the intention of the Banner Con-
solidated Mines company, at an early
date, to have plans drawn fer the cree
tion of large concentrating mill near
the tunnel mouth. The fact that there
are many large ore bodies on the line of
the tunnel, which will be available az
reached, is an assurance that the entire
capacity of an immense concentrating
plant can be supplied and the ore mined
ard handled at small cost througl..-e
tunnel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. Joseph Burke this week accompa-
MED her niece, Miss Kate Wolfe, on
sightseeing tour of Colorado Springs,
Manitou, Cripple Creek and Victor. At
the famous gold camp they were guests
Of Mr. Charles Burke, who took them
through some of the big mines and mills.
Miss Vo!le afterward departed for her
home in HaYrIsonvillc, Mo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Jno. 5. Brooks, the eldest son of Chas.
P. Brooks, came over from Boulder
county this week, and intends to locate
here permanently. He has been en-
gagged in mining for number of years,
and will no doubt follow this line of
work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

party of Denver hunters were in
town the 6rst of the week enroute from
hunting trip over in Rabbit Ears coun-
try To substantiate their proves as
successful Nimrods, they were proudly
displaying the carcass of a 4oo-lb. bear
which they claimed to have killed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

The Barns and Camplin boys of Santa
Fe mountain, have established a hunting
camp near the head of Bear Creek, bu,
so far have not sighted any big game
The larder has been kept we'll filled with
bacon and grouse but nary a taste of
venison.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

George Keyes has large force of men
engaged in repairing the United Light
and Power company dam mile above
Georgetown. large amount Of con.
crete work is being done, and every
effort is being made to avoid leaks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Miss Maude BeunIe leaves TODAY for
Denver where she will attend a bushes IS
college
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Charley Foster has developed into a
devoted disciple of Nimrod and is one of
the most enthusiastic hunters in these
parts. Every. Sunday morning, before
daylight, sees him hiking for the hills,
and he hunts ard hunts but never gets
anything. He spent last Sunday over
on Big Bear, and while he trailed q big
bear for manv weary miles, he failed to
catch up with it. and i, is said by his
friends that he walked backwards after
striking the first evidences.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

The Peoples market has inaugurated
a quick delivery wagon in connection
with their market, to eet a constantly
increasing local business
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mr.. Ed. Evans departed Tuesday aft
ternoon for Los Angeles. California,
after several days visit with his parents
In this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. c. T. Mcdaniel is expected to re
'urn tomorrow from her months visit il
Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mss Maple Engberg, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Chas. Worth for sew.
eral weeks, was called to her home at
Pittsburg, Kansas, Thursday, by the
serious illness of = relative.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

documentary evidence at later meeting.
Councilman W lker further stated that
the pi.e furnished bv the Denver dealer
was satisfactory under the circumstances,
not only 10 the water committee and the
contractors bu, to all citizens who had
examined it including Vic Noxou who
pronounce d it as good as new, and Nr
Soxon had hai several years ofexperi
ence in this line and was supposed to
he an authority. Ar. Walker also asked
that the council reimburse him for his
labors in the interest of the water works,
as he had teen appointed assistant super
inteudent ard lad given of his eu,ire
time to the perform 4nce of his duties
He generously donated his services for
all time prior to September I, and after
which time he was perfectly willing t.
allow the council to name his compensa
ton. He Vas allow ed SIoo.
Councilman Trelease expressed his op-
position TO employing an assistant super
could do the work until such time as
cement work and pipe laviug commenced
when an expert In this line should be
employed. He covertly Intimated that
he did not believe that Mr.. Walker was
adapted to this work He also incident
ally referred to the ''botch Of job that
was done under former superintendent
who was then present and in vigorous
lauguase roasted the "stove pipe line"
On motion Of Councilman Walker the
contractors were awarded a first pay nent
for their work on basis Of Ss per cent,
but this also WAS cot accomplished with
out opposition. Even the bill Of Stevens
& Barbour WAS opposed and brought out
lengthy arguments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Noble Short, of the Metropolitan
restaurant, went to Denver Thursday on
business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

George Moscript went to the CITY on
Thursday afternoons train for couple
of DAYS visit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs Geo. E. Mcclellsnd was a Den
yer visitor the fore part of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Capt. Harry HaukIns, of Chicago, rep
resenting the Salvation Army, was in
in the city this week soliciting financial
aid FOR the organization.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. w. S. Young went to Denver
Thursday afternoon for few days stay
with her mother.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Miss Opal Oxley returned Wednesday
from her visit to the coast where she en-.
j1yed a most pleas mt visit which in.
cluded the big fair at Portland.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

E. B. Clayton and family returned the
fore part OF the week from Salt Lake
City and other points.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. A. A. Sel.eck, returned from the
metropolis Wednesday where she has
been IL attendance at the state meeting
of women's clubs.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Calvary Church Guiid held a regular
meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. Thomas Woodward.
The ladies begin the years work with
much encouragement and the promise
OF busy winter, After par,akipg Of
dainty refreshments kindly served by
the hostess the meeting adjourned. The
Guild will meet next time with Mrs.
Baehr Wednesday afternoon Oct. 18th.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. I. d. Ellis accompanied by Miss
I. T. Ba'ehelder were capital city visit
ors the first of the week,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Architect F. E. Cove, of Denver, was
IN the city this week and was the guest
Attorney +. l.. Regennltter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs II. Montague, of Denver
were in the city this week visiting with
old friends and attending to some bust
ness matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

w. E. Carver leaves today for an ex
tended eastern trip, in the interest of his
mining investments
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

President W. l.. Bush. of the First
National bank, transacted business aud
visited with Denver fri. nds Yesterday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. Jas. McN oanaghy, Of Sunnyside,
who has been quite Ill for the past week,
is reported to be somewhat better this
morning,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Acting Police Judge Wilkins had occa-
sion to visit the county seat during the
fore part of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. A. J. Page returned Tuesday
from two weeks eastern visit. She ex
presses her delight in getting back to
the cool climate and says that the hu-
midity Of the east is unbearable.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Rev. and Mrs. o. L. Orton of the NJ
+. Church will spend Saturday and Sun
day with Denver friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

w. S. Leehrick returned from a Den.
yer business visit Wednesday evening
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Chas. Straub passed through town the
first Of the week with several head of
horses and mules which be purchased in
Denver and is taking over into the
Williams fork country.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

County Clerk A. R Comstock ac.
companed by Rev. Swan, came down
from Georgetown Wednesday evening
to participate in Masonic meeting.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. p. p. Barbour ~as Denver pas
senger Thursday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

The home OF MIR. and Mrs. w. w.
Carnady, at Burns Moore on Chicago
creek, was visited last Sunday night by
the stork, who left a ten-pound boy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

II. l.. r obinson returned Wednesday
night from his bunting trip with all the
grouse he could pack. NJ. c. Lake de-
cided t. remain some DAYS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

c. A. Walker and wife and E. S. Nor
ton and wife of New York City were
guests of the Hotel de Paris for several
days this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Deputy Sheriff Peck spent several days
i'll this city this week on business con-
nected with his county duties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Conductor Pal O'Mera has this week
resumed his passenger run on the c. &
5. after thirty day lay off on account
illness
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Miss Esther Anderson visited the home
folks IN this ci y Sunday. She is taking
a business course in Denver college.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mayor Pete Sweeney, of Yankee Hill,
Alice and the glacier spent Thursday
with his Idaho Springs friends and &C
quaintances
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. Walter Work entertained Mrs.
A. Anderson, Mrs, John Hicks and Dan
Hicks, Of Evereretn II this week,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Fred Mathews, travelling f-eight aud
passenger agent Of the Burlington, spent
Thursday in town in the interest of his
Com panY.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

VIM. Broad the insurance man re-.
turned Sunday evening from a two,
weeks sol urn on the Pacific coast.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Miss Beatr ce Rule Is attending &
a business college at Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Attorneys Smith, Sabin and uaepo,t
were looking after legal business at the
county seat last Monday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Harvey Preston was down from YAM
kee Hill the first Of the week purchasing
winter supplies for the Chesapeake
property.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

Mrs. Jay Kane visited with friends al
Russell the fir>t of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07

A forest FIRE has been raging on Mil
creek for several d4rs past.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-10-07
At LOCCERHEADS
CITY COUNCIL DIVIDED AS TO CON-
sTauCTloN or WATER WORKS.
Superintendent IS INDICATED
DESPITE OPPOSITION. or eiNAL PLANS
WILL BE FOLLOWED.

To sum up the business transacted by
the city cour Gil at The regular meeting
held lhursday evening, the results at
kained were as folows:
- New conniIttees we're appointed by the
mayor and cards distributed, and this is
the present lineup:
FINANCE
HANSON. SHAFFER. ANDERSON
STREETS, ALLEYS, PUB BUiLDINGs
SHAFFER. HANSON AIKEN .
HEALTH
TRELEAsE LAMB BARBOUR
AIKEN. WALKER SHAFFER
LICENSE
ANDERSON. IvERsoN. TRELEAsE
SEWERS
lvERSoS. NICHOLAS. LAMB
ORDINANCES
LAMB. HANSON. WALKER
CEMETERY
BARBOUR. AIKEN NICHOLAS.
PARKS
NICHOLAS. ITERSoN TPFIEAsE
WATER WORKS
WALKER kNDFRS EAppnIrp
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29

buildings here and $4,000 to office
expenses and the purchase and install
lation of exhibits of the state and
counties.
"Of the funds remaining on hand,
5000 is held to apply to the con-
struction of the memorial building,
providing the terms Of the law are
met, which are that the corporation
pay an equal amount-S5O ,000-and
the city of Portland furnish the site,
decided in trust to the state and pledge
itself to maintain 1t permanently. If
these provisions are not met, we will
turn the $4,000 into the state treas
ury
1.-THE $4,000 expended for build
ings has been used in erecting the
Oregon state building, the Admins
tration building, the fire department
quarters, the entrance colonnade, the
home of the police department, the
Forestry building, the structure de-
voted to the educational and oriental
exhibits, the Foreign Exhibits build
ing, palaces of agriculture, mines and
machinery, and the auditorium.
1.-THE money for the state and coun-
ty exhibits has been used in securing
adequate representations for "a of the
SO counties as well as a fine showing
for the horticultural and agricultural
industries at large, and the dairy peo-
pie have not been neglected.
ut was the intention of the state
commission to make a good showing
Of the important industries of Ore
gon, and we are satisfied that we have
succeeded We laid especial empha-
sis on having the various sections
well represented, and to that end Of
fered to assist each county with cash
contribution of $1,000 if the people
would raise at least as much more.
Twenty-four counties responded;
some exceeded the requirements, and
all have splendid exhibits in the Agri-
cultural palace"
1t is understood that the state COM
mission pays $25OO month salaries,
which includes all employees at the
state building, superintendents and
janitors and every person who draws
money from the commission for serv-
ice of any sort.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29
WALLA WALLA STRIKE.
Evident Now That All Building viii
BE Stopped.

Another step in the anticipated la
Dor troubles was taken last evening
by the union carpenters and painters
when they met in joint session and
agreed to not work on a job where a
non-union man is employed, or will
be employed, says the Walla Walla
Union.
The above information came to the
Daily Union from sources of undoubt-
ed authenticity at a late hour last
evening. The meeting of the unions
and the action taken is the result of
calling off the carpenters on the jobs
in course of construction by Contrac-
tor James Cunningham last Wednes-
day. From the tone of the declara-
tion ascribed to the participants in
the meeting last evening, if carried
out to the letter a large number of
jobs will be tied up this morning.
Just how far the unions intend 60
ing in the matter remains to be seen.
Most of the members are conservative
i'm their expressions and claim there
is no possibility of a general strike.
The trouble has been brewing since
early spring when a number of the
leading contractors organized them
selves into what they call the Master
Builders association. The union car
penters had always contended for the
principle restricting the employment
Of none but union men by the con-
tractors The Master Builders asso-
citation agreed to the demand If the
carpenters in return would agree to
work for none but members of the
association.
This. the contractors claim, the
unions agreed to do, but failed to live
up to ii. A number OF things have
happened during the summer which
have widened the breach between the
two organizations, principal among
which was the walking out of the
painters in the employ of John Stack
n few days ago, and his consequent
declaration for an open shop.
If the unions stand unequivocally
for the enforcement of their laws and
principles today, there is a practical
certainty of walkouts on a number of
jobs, among which are the school
house in Green's park, the Dacres ho-
tel, the library building and number
of residences
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29
BODY OF \ MAN STILL LOST.
Tons of Dynamite Fails to Bring Dead
Man to Surface of Snake.

The Snake is a most treacherous
river. 1t has probably buried in its
bed more dead bodies than any other
river in the northwest. The current
is swift and the sands are continually
shifting.
News was brought to Baker City
today to the effect that the body of
the young man who was drowned
about a week ago near Weiser, has
not yea been found, although several
tons of dynamite have been used and
rescuers were on the scene only a
few minutes after the man fell into
the river.
Every nook and corner of this
stream for miles below have been
carefully dredged and explored and
yet no evidence of the body brought
to the surface. They are still using
dynamite in the hopes of recovering
the body.-Baker City Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29
Uncle Sans New Farms.

Director Charles d. Walcott of the
United States geological survey. states
that the government owns about 5OO,-
100000 acres of vacant land. OF this
land the greater part is arid. About
6,500,000 acres is irrigated. There Is
water available for many more. Most
Of this land already irrigated Is in
Colorado and California. Much OF the
land will cost $25 or $40 when pro-
vided with water. II is estimated that
If $500, 100000 was expended during
the next 40 years in a large and con-
sistent scheme Of irrigation, the lands
Improved would be worth, by the end
Of that period. not less than 5000
100000. Uncle Sam can Still! provide
Us all n farm, but 1t will be more es-
pensive than those free homcsteads
of 100 years ago. But the new farms
are insured against drought-and thet
is pretty good thing.-Minneapclis
Journal,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29

Members of the Open River asso-
citation have been officially advised
that two different companies are ne
gotiating for steamers to enter the
trade on the middle Columbia in con-
nection with the portage road, and the
matter of starting the water transpor-
the present week. In connection with
the scheme 1t is said none of the craft
now plying this part of the stream
regularly will be included in the deal,
but that the steamer Telephone will
be the pioneer of one fleet.-The
Dalles Chronicle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-07-29

Maxwell, the irrigation expert de-
clares that the government has lost
1000, 900 in the past two years
through misuse of the national tim
ber lands. He asserts that the land
is going into the possession Of sharp
ers.. who obtain It for far less than the
timber alone is worth. His remedy Is
to set apart as forest reserves every
acre of public forest land more valu-
able for timber than for mining or
agriculture, and to repeal the timber
and stone act, as recommended by the
president. At present forest lands are
passing into private control at rapid
rate. and like all other good things.
seem not to be fully appreciated until
they are gone.-Hailey udaho)
Times.