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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
ROCK WILL MELT
CENTRAL TUNNEL WILL BE GOING FULL
BLAST NEXT WEEK.
SAFETY TO MEN ONLY SPEED LIMIT
AMPLE FUNDS TO DRIVE THE BIG PRO-
JEcT DAY AND NIGHT.

From reliable source il is learned that
on or before the tenth of this month the
breast OF The Central tunnel will be driv-
ing ahead as fast as steel, powder, COM
pressed air and human muscle can pene-
irate its rocky face. The work will be
pushed with all the speed possible. tax
ing the matter of safety into considera-
ton, with continuous shifts day and
night. The work will probably be done
by days pay for the present, and the
bonus system for every foot over a GER
tam foo,age for each month will be paid
to the men as am incentive TO accomplish
headway. This system. which was used
in the driving of the Newhouse tunnel,
was the most satisfactory both 10 the
men and the management, and the result
was that record speed was made in driv-
ing that thoroughfare. The small addi-
tional cost for tue bonus paid the men is
nconsidt rable, and the results attained
more than compensate the outlay, and
will keep only the best rock miners, drill
men and muckers in the camp on the
work.
President w. p. Daniels, Of the Big
Five federation, will arrive in the city
toinosrow for the purpose of making pre-
liwiuary arrangements for starting the
work. The company has an ample in
come at the present time to drive the
tunnel, and in addition to this no trouble
Is anticipated in raising any amount of
funds for the purpose. The tunnel com
pany, when first organized, sold some
stock in the tunnel company aud then
redeemed it. making the rule that only
the subsidiary Companies and individual
owners of other Big Five stocks could
hold stock in the tunnel company Many
OF those who were Obliged TO return their
original holdings Of tunnel company
stock are anxious to again purchase the
stock and even more of IT, As the Cen
trail tunnel will unquestionably return a
large revenue. il is the most desirable
stock in the opinion Of many. In time
the tunnel will be self-snpporting and the
revenues derived from transportation will
be sufficient to pay the operating ex-
penses and drive the tunnel ahead.
The present condition of the Newhouse
tunnel, where ten headings are being
driven on the veins penetrated By that
bore. II continued. makes that enterprise
the best dividend paying proposition IN
this part of the state.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
Pioneer Pasxs Away.

after an illness Of niue weeks, shortly
before noon last Sunday. Mrs. Henrietta
Phpps Thero passed over to the great be-
yond. Her last request before she became
unconscious was that ..Rock Of Ages" be
sung for her. She died peacefully. going
into deep sleep and il was with some
difficulty that the attendants determined
that she had passed away
Henrietta Phipps was born in venan-
90 county, Pennsylvania, june II, 1857.
and came to this city July 4, 1882. where
for FIVE years she was a teacher in the
public school. In 1887 she was married
at the home Of a sister in Beatrice, Neb-
raska, to Mr.. chas. There, a weil-known
merchant Of this city who survives her.
She is distantIy related to the wealthy
Phipps family Of Pennsylvania.
At the time of her death Mrs. There
was a member Of the board Of Trustees
Of the Presbyterian church, president Of
the Ladies Aid society, treasurer of the
Helping Hand society, and had been
superintendent Of the Presbyterian
church Sunday school for the past eleven
years. She was an active member Of the
Shakespeare and Social Ethics clubs. and
was loved and highly esteemed by all
who knew her. Her many charitable
acts will long be remembered by those
whom she has succored in distress. The
church loses in her death one of its
most faithful and earnest workers.
The funeral services were at the Pres
byterian church Tuesday afternoon the
Rev. w. w. Willman officiating, and
the attendance taxed the capacity of the
church. The interment was in the local
cemetery.
Among those from abroad who at
tended the funeral were the following:
Mrs. Maggie Johnstone. Omaha, Neb.;
Oliver Fulton, Beatrice Neb.; ]. r.
Church and wife. and T. E. Tucker and
wife. Droomfeld. Colo; A. Barth. Arvsda,
Colo; Mn. SarahEakon. Florence. Colo;
Mrs. d. N. n. BAss and Daughter. of
Denvss.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
Real Musie At Rectal.

The musical recital given At the opera
house on Wednesday evening by DR..
John II. Cover. pianist. and Mrs. Cener-
va Walter Baker. violinist, was without
exception the best enter tainment of its
character ever given IN this city. As is
ususally the case when an entertain
meut Of this character is given in this
city. the weather and other conditions
we're deplorable and therefore the at
tendance was very light. and not what
the entertainment deserved. Mrs. Ba-
ker is well known in this city and has
been heard on . number of occasions.
DIR. Cover is one Of the leading organ
lists in the world and it is unfortunate
that our citizens did not take advantage
Of this opportunity 70 hear him. The
program Of two hours duration vas -en-
ceptionally 6ue, the various numbes re-
ceiving rendition such a. was intended
by the great composers. The selections
Of Chopin, List, Handel and Others
were rendered in . mastery manner
soft, delicate. pathetic, sweet and inspir.
ing. asd the artistic ability Of the per-
former were Of the highest order. The
violin. the nearest approach to the hu-
man voice. In the hsnds Of the player
displayed sadness and then again the
bold sharp strains 1t once pleased and
enrsptured the sudience. The applause
Of the snall ssssnblags fully showed
the appseciatioa Of those fortunate
enough TO be present 1t the musicsi
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
Local G. A. r. Going.

The E. ID. Baker Post No. go, G. A. r.
will leave for the national eucampment
in Denver on Monday morning. Septem-
Der 4. A special rate of one fare for the
round trip has been secured and tickets
will be on sale September ). 4. S. and 6
good returning September II. 1t is
hoped that all veterans of the civil war,
whether they belong to the local G. A r..
or not, will go with the post and take
part in the great parade Any in
formation desired will be furnished
cheerfully by Adjutant chas. i. Devlan,
Sr., 1900 Wall Street.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
Shipping Great Stuff.

Settlement was made at the local SAM
from the Pike-Rowe lease on the seventh
.vsi of the Little Matte Mine, being the
monthly clean up from that bonanza
lease. The frst-ciass ore weighed IS.
600 pounds net and assayed S So ounces
gold and s. o ounces silver, the net
value being sIs6.4I per ton; the second
class 10, weighed 80. $50 pounds net aud
the control assays we're. , 90 ounces gold
aud n ounces silver. net value OF
SsS s. per ton For the two lots the
luck, lrasers received 4 check from the
sampler f5r s,.7s5 10. The ore was fa-
k.n out in sixteen shifts by five miners.
rWtnty-hve ard one half tons shipped
thr fore part Of this month ran S.I3
ounces gold and So ounces silver. or
sIqs 80 net per ton. and for which
the leasers deposited check for
s4 5000 in the bank to their
credit. A few days later a shipment OF
,wenty tons was settled for at the rate of
sI4tSo per ton net. Each miner en-.
ploye ed is taking out over sI.Ioo worth
Of ore every month. The siope in which
they are working at present is only forty
feet high and less than loo feet long.
but has produced to date over $50, 500.
The lease is owned by local pool OF
seven business men and miners, and it
said an offer of $1,000 for one inieres,
was refused this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
Departure Of DR.. MuhIbsrg.

DR.. and Mrs. W.n. Muhlberg departed
yesterday for their former home Gin
cinnati. Ohio, where the doctor has ac-
cspted the chair of physiology in the
Cincinnati university. DR.. Muhlberg is a
graduate of Harvard and held profes-
sorship in that institution for some time
after which he attended European uni
versities. He is considered an authority
on physiology. and although a Young
man, stands high in the medical profess
sion- A little over year ago. on ac-
count of filling health. he vas Obliged to
seek change of altitude and located in
this city. later succeeding to the practice
OF DIR. J. b. Finucsne. DIR. Muhiberg's
fianeee visited him in this city and they
were quietly married. much 10 the sur
prise OF Mrs. Muhlberg's parents, who
had planned a formal wedding in Gin
cinnsti. Both DIR. and Mrs. Muhlterg
during their stay in this city made many
friends, and they were very popluar in
social circles. no function being complete
without their presence. A wide circle Of
acquain,ances regrets their departure.
and it is the earnest wish that they may
enjoy full measure of happiness and
prosperity. During their s,sp both be
came much attached to the natural
beauty and surroundings of this city, and
their many friends hope that ihev will be
favore with visit by the doctor and
his est:nab.e wife during the coming
year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

John Rohner. the popular dry goods
merchant made sneak to the train last
Monday morning. in order to evadc the
vigilent newspaper men. He sent his
baggage to ihe train by messenger and
as ii was moving out boarded the train
ON the south near the blind baggage.
After the train had gore We were put
next" Mr.. Rohner will enjoy trip of
a few weeks to Pacific coast points in
Guiding the big fair.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

A young lady dressed as "ropsy" at
The Tfocadero masquerade Thursday
night was accidentally tripped. and fell
striking her head against the corner of
seat which rendered her unconscious for
over an hour. The accident nigh, have
been fatal as her head Was struck near
the base of the BRAIN and fears are en-
tertained for her recovery.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Ira Comstock and wife left yesterday
to take in the Frontier Day doin's at
Cheyenne.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Mabeie Cole has returned from
the eastern market with q complete line
Of Fall and winter goods consisting OF
ladies and childrens tailored hats. The
ladies OF Idaho Springs and vicinity are
cordially invited to call and inspect
them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

DIR. J. T. McClanahan, OF Bonneville,
Mo, arrived yesterday. accompanied by
a number of friends, who will enjoy a
short stay in camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Ben Potter. wife and children returned
last evening, after several weeks visit
with relatives in Canada. Mr.. Potter's
sister, Miss Alta Potter. Of Gunter, Can
ada, accompanied them and will remain
for several weeks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Frank White left Sunday for visit to
his old home in Illinois, and relatives in
Chicago and St. Joseph.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Next Monday being labor day most of
Of the business houses Of Idaho Springs
will observe half holiday. The cele-
bration at Lawson and the G. A. X.
attractions at Denver will share equally
in Idaho Springs patronage.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Myrtle Patterson. Mrs John D..
Smailes, Mrs NJ. A. Duffy and son
David, of Denver, are guests at the
Kennington.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. Kate Filteau entertained he
niece, Miss Lillian Widmer. of Denver
for several days this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. r. NJ. Nelson returned Sunday
aftera pleasant visit with relatives il
Cripple Greek.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02
ANOTHER BIC SALE.
SUN AND MOON COMPANY ADDS 2t
CLAIMS TO ITS HOLDINGS.
NOW OWNS LARGE RICH TERRITORY
IMPORTANT PTkNs OF DEVELOPMENT
NOW UNDER WAY.

Another mining deal of importance
and involving consideration of Sioo,
600. was consnmmated this week. when
r. papers were placed on record trans
ferring to the Sun and Moon Mining
and Milling company. group OF twenty
one patented mining claims in Pleasan,
Valley district on the Gilpin and Clear
Greek county line. The most important
claims in the group are the Elk
yalley-Moose and Elktail claims, which
latter is the eastern extension of the
William Penn vein. now being driven
cas-, from the Newhouse tunnel, while
the former big vein is The extension of
the famous Frontenac vein which has a
production record Of over a million to its
credit from the surface workings.
The entire group of Claims sdioins the
property of the Sun and Moon COM
pany on the east aud make most vslu-
able addition to that compsny's holdings
A large part of the property was owned
by the heirs Of the Henry Paul estate in
Guiding the Elk Valley lode and Mill
site, Elkhorn, Bi-Metsiic. Elite, ci am
pion, Moosehead. and Eiktsil claims.
The production of these properties is
placed at over $3.50 600 from a very
limited amount oil development work.
The conditions of the transfer, IN ad
dition TO the consideration. are that the
Sun and Moon company shall drive the
lateral on the William Penn vein j the
Newhouse tunnel a further distsnce
Of 900 feet, which will insure the cut
ting the big Moose vein at a depth oi
over I, 400 feet ard will urquestionabi,
result in opening the immense ore shoot
caused by the junction. heavy water
course trsv res the Moose which has
nterfercd with operations on the surface
and prevented the profitable working ai
that lode. which has any quantity OF
medium value mill dirt
During the past week a party of {. &
s. surveyors has been engaged in max
ing surveys in Pleasant Valley district
for the extension Of the Cilpin tramway
line to the Hillhonse mine. short dis
tauce east of the Moose group. This
confirms the belief that the Sun & Moon
company will sink vertical shaft neal
the Moose which will be used as work
ing shaft for the connection with the ex-
tension of the William Penn lateral from
the Newheuse tunnel. II will be easier
and cheaper to sink vertical shaft al
this point than to make an uprsise from
the Newhouse tunnel. aud in addition
the trsmway being nearby will permit OF
the handling Of large output until COP
pection Is made with the lateral from the
Newhouse tunnel.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Opal oxiey, of the insurance
Office OF Sidney Moritz, leaves today fol-
a months visit to Pacific coast points
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. f. J. wilkins, wife of f. J. Will
kins of the Denver National bank, can e
up from the city Tuesday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Chas There.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. Thomas Biggsr moved her house.
hold effects to Denver this week. where
she will make her home in the future.
Mr.. BigRar is engaged in mining in the
Cripple Greek district
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. Jesse b. Adams and children went
to Denver Sunday last for week s visit
with relatives and friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Nettie Beui er. OF Topeka, Kss..
is visiting Mrs. Joseph Burke and other
relatives in this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

c. +. Iddings and wife. and their
children Misses Florence and Nanine.
and masters Charles and Henry, OF
North Platte. Nebraska, are among the
arrivals who are guests at the Kennipg-
ton. Mr.. fdding is pioneer overland
siageman having been in business in
Che, enne in the sixties.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

S. ], varney, ait r an absence Of sew
eral months returned yesterday and
will remain indefinitely.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

J. 7. Munson, Of Dsnison, Texas, in
company with ". W. Kirby, of Colorado
Springs. visited the Lucania property
this week several DAYS.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Sambo and pretty giflsin red, the
Fisher maidens and fluffy girl chorus.
dashing Raglan Girls and twenty special
tiles during the home talant play Sept g.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Attorney z. l.. ReRennitter went to
Denver Thursday morning where he
met his mother Mrs. d. Regennit,er.
Of Davenport, Iowa. who will visit
Idaho Springs relatives for some weeks
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Elizabeth Mallalieu left Tuesday
for kearney, Nebraska. where she will
take up her duties as teacher in the
State Normal
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. ". T.. Geddes. of Denver, &C.
companied by her daughters and son,
Misses Ethel and Jean Geddes, and Mas
ter William Ceddes. arrived this week
for a week for few weeks stay as guests
at the Remington.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

A. L. Digby and wife. of Denver. ac-
companied by Miss Zella Drummoud. of
Bay City. Mich, spent the past week in
this city, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
Mcleod
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Queen Titiana holds court Sept. o. and
her I5o wee subjects are busy whirling
and ,wirlipg and practicng songs and
fairy dances every day at the opera house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

c.. d. Randolph. Of Denver, in COM
pany with Manager J. R. Elgan, visited
the New Era property at Freeland this
xy,-et
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs J. n. Ogden and daughter are
visiting with Denver relatives this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

r. P. Milne departed Monday for New
York city. where il is understood he will
meet his hancee. who Is on her way from
Scotland. and they will be married i'm
mediately upon her arrival. returning to
this place TO msk- their future home
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. NJ. A. Elliott is very ill this week
at the home of her son. II. A. Elliott.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Nisbet and son
Charles James, of Chester. H., who
has spent several weeks in this city, the
guests Of NJ. X. James returned to their
eastern home Il e first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Prof. w. w. Hall and wife. and Miss
Florence Williamson. departed this
morning for st. Louis. where Prof. Hall
will resume his duties as instructor at
the Waterman high school. and Miss
Williamson will remain for few weeks
visit. Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Williamson
accompanied them as far as Denver.
where Mrs. Williamson will remain for
a short visit with friends, and Mr..
Williamson will leave for a two weeks
tripto Chicago and Minneapolis on
mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

L. B. Field, jr., treasurer, II. W. Bell
ard. auditor and secretary of the Cole
RADIO Telephone company. passed
through town "Wednesday from a two
weeks camping trip in Middle park.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

The transformer building a, the Lam
ar,ine mine was struck by tightening
and completely destroyed last Sunday
forenoon. The damage was less than
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Miss Nora Anderson has gone east for
a short visit with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Manager G. W. Moscnpt of the Troc-
adero eclipsed all previous efforts a, the
popular pleasure resort on Thursday
evening the occasion being the annual
masked party for adults. The electric
decorations displayed the handiwork Of
an adept and contributed to the attract
iveness fthe affair. The music flu. nisbe,,
by Koenigsberg's orchestra was all tina,
could be desired and was not the least
by any means Of the evenings diversi-
fed enjoyments. A committee COM
posed OF visitors to this city having no
acquaintance or interests in any indi-
vidual naskers pleased every one bv
awarding prizes to chas. Colburn. and
Miss Ethel Mosher, as it was the uni.
ve.sal sentiment that these two
characters were superior in their make
up, and this is NO criticism upon the
other maskers. for all were Of high or
der.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Vice. President c. J. Nicholas Of the
Bank of Clear Greek County. of George
town, accompanied by his wife and a
visiting lady friend of the Empire state,
drove down to this city Thursday morn
ing to baihe at the Nata,orium and visit
with irnumerable friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

John ID. Williamson returned Sunday
evening from hi Goldfeld, Nevada prop.
critics. He reports one of them as hay-
ing an exception Al hne showing and is
continuing all ork under contract.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Arthur NICHOLAS. q well known pio-
neer mining man and principal owne.
of the May Queen group Of five psten-
ted claims in the Hoosac gulch, has
been in camp for the past month con-
tinuing the line of development work
as started by him many years ago on
that property. This week he encoun-
tered the May Queen Side vein in the
adii driven on the May Queen Cross
vein At point Of $50 feet in from the
portal at depth Of $50 feet below the
surface. The vein shows . two-foos
streak Of highly mineralized free mill
ing ore, and assays made yesterday show
it to carry over half an ounce in
gold and several ounces in silver per
ton. Mr.. Nichols is greatly pleased With
the End as il confirms his theory of years
ago that good ore would be found at
that junction point. The surface work
ings Of the May Queen have produced
shipments of ore running - high as
forty ounces in gold per ton. and sI-
though the present find IL an excellent
grade Of mill ore, il is almost certain
that high grade smelling ore will also be
found with continued development.
The May Queen vein will be inter
sected By Hoossc tunnel with
in the neat few hundred feet at .
depth Of over 400 feet below the strike,
and il il probable that the big ore shoot
will be encountered At that point.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Foreman Dan Wittef ef the 3. h e.
ranch, Bear creek, was ausng tbs visit
or, here this week. He reported that he
he'd bees a-haying for about six weet .
and the results were far above the ave
rase, The seasoa hAs bsen psopitioes.
An the uain, and Mr.. Wittes and other
horsy-basded tiilers Of the soil and stock
r.ises sse jubilast. Hay and Wheat have
hpepsi vithout The aid of Jack Frost.
eomsGhing unususl q this altitude. and
the nesdous assase fns fed Sos The
vintss. Ths potato yield % the sasch
usdss his change vill appeozinate foar
teue % ~ aeze, The fruit beisg Of god
- ard qaality.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Contractor Geo. Keyes was Denver
visitor the fore part of week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Milton Douglas and wife, of Faulkton,
S. D.. were in the city this week for
several days. visiting Mr.. Douglas
cousin. Mrs. Phillip Mixsell. Mr.. Doug
les is brother of John d. Douglas, at
one time. years sgo. proprietor of the
Idaho Springs News and well known to
the older citizens here. John is now in
New Orleans
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

During the month Of Aus ust the lateral
being driven on the William Penn vein
from the Newhouse tunnel by the Sun
and Moon company was pushed 1863 feet
in a. shifts. The work was accomplished
by two men running machines, with one
helper. The record Of driving on an
average Of seven feet per day has bee IN
maintained for the past four months, and
Is the best that has been made in any
mine or tunnel in the district during that
time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1905-09-02

Mrs. d. Mcleod entertained pleasant
party of friends at her home Thursday
evening. high FIVE being the feature Of
the evening. The ladies' first prize was
won by Mrs J. w. Boyd, and the gentle
mans first prize was awarded to Mr.. W.
A. Roberts. Those present were: Mes
danes Burton. Digby. Page, Robertson.
Percy, Bowden. Urquhart, and Messrs.
Burton. Digby, Page. McCreary, Roberts
and Thompson.