Fergus County argus., 1905-04-19
JOHN NA.DRAKE
AT KENDALL
Millionaire Goes Out to Inspect His
New Property, the Promising
North Moccasin.
Is GREATLY PLEASED WITH IT
Campaign Of Development is Expected
to Follow the visit-WiIl be Con.
Quoted on Large Scale.

John A. Drake, the multi-milliOnaire
of Chicago, arrived here Monday ev.
ening over the Montana railroad, ac.
companied by his brother-in-law
Henry Rae, of Chicago, and Henry
Armistead, Jr., of New York City. The
three gentlemen spent most of the
evening at the Judith Club, where
Mr.. Drake and Mr.. Rae met many old
acquaintances. 1t was Mr.. brakes in.
tention to go to Gilt Edge first, and
drive from there to Kendall, but this
itinerary was changed, and yesterday
morning the party left for Kendall
to inspect the North Moccasin prop.
erty, which is owned by Mr. Drake,
Senator John D. Waite and F. E.
Wright.
Pleased at the Showing.
Mr.. Drake had been fully informed
as to the result of the diamond drill
operations, which covered period
of over a year. and knew about what
to expect, but reports from Kendall
are to the effect that he was sur.
prised and pleased at the fine showing
made on that property. 1t has been
demonstrated that the ore bodies in
the North Moccasin will bear com.
parison with those of either of its
neighbors, the Kendall and Barnes
King, both as to extent and values.
With such showing, Mr.. Drake Is not
the man to do much unnecessary
waiting, and it is said On pretty good
authority that before he leaves Lew.
istown, plans will be perfected for
opening up the mine, and that the
operations will be upon a very large
scale. Just who is to have immedi
ate charge of this work is not known
but it is understood that Mr.. Rae, who
is an experienced man, and was for
some time connected with the man
agement Of the Gold Reef mines, will
remain here for some time and lool
after Mr.. brakes interests.
1t is looked upon as certain tha,
with the development work projected
at this time, the North MOccasin will
soon become a mine, and it is settled
that just as soon as there is suffi
cient and assured ore supply, large
CydHlue pant Will Dc cIcCteu Oh lue
property.
Going to Gilt Edge.
From Kendall Mr.. Drake and his
companions go to Gilt Edge, where
the Gold Reef mines will be inspect
ed. This property is now in excellent
shape, although during the winter the
production was curtailed, chiefly ow
ing to the freezing up of the water
pipes during the intensely cold wealth
er, which brought about a suspension
of mill operations. This defect has
now been remedied by giving the wa
ter greater fall, and a recurrence ol
the difficulty is hardly possible in the
future. About the end of the week
the party will return to Lewistown
where Mr.. Drake will confer with
Senator Waite, and 1t is expected that
definite announcement will be made
as to the policy to be pursued at the
North Moccasin.
Mr.. Drake and Mr.. Armistead will
leave for the east, according to the
present plans. early next week. Mr.
Drake always enjoys his visits tc
LeWistown, and would like to stay
| longer, but states that important bust
| ness matters make it necessary tc
start back east just as soon as he
possibly can.
Mrs. Drake, who is a favorite here
did not accompany her husband on
this trip, but to the regret of all who
have met her.