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Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
Keystone and Annex Properties.
Maine and Massachusetts partit

Maine and Massachusetts parties have
recently taken hold of the keystone and
Annex properties located in Lake dis
trict and are getting the mines in shape
for steady work. The workings are be-
ing cleaned out as rapidly as the mine RS
can accomplish the work and drifting on
the east level Of the keystone has al
ready commenced Here good crevice
about four feet in width has been opened
up and shipments have already been
sent to the Hidden Treasure mill. This
shipment amounted to two and one. half
cords. While returns had not been re.
ceved from the ore at the time this art
icle was placed in type, assay values
showed the ore to run S31S7 to the ton.
With four foot vein and the ore run.
ming over $4,000 to the ton, the east drift
will fairly coin money.
The Annex is down 200 feet and the
mine is on the same vein as the famous
East Nottaway, property that has been
paying dividends amounting to $4,000
year and will continue to pay the divi
dends as long as leasers like Edwards
and associates make shipments like they
have lately of ore averaging S400 to the
ton. On the other end of the Annex is
the Chemung Belmont, producer of
high grade ore and mine that has pre-
duced sufficient for dividends of S1C0,-
600. Being located as it is in the heart
of heavy producing section, the Annex,
with proper development is bound to
rival its neighbors. II has past record
of ore shipments with values running
$4,000 to the ton. The vein assays
show excellent values.
Since the new company has taken
hold of the Annex, in the west drift has
been opened up ten inches of solid smelt-
ing ore and fifteen inches of good con-
centrating ore. This ore is being saved
for shipment which is to be made very
soon.
These two properties are being operat-
ed by the Micawber company, under the
management OF G. S. Burnham and the
superintendency of A. j. Smith. Both
of these gentlemen, as is we'll known,
nave had no end of experience in mining,
especially the latter named, who knows
every phase of mining from A. to z.
With reasonable expenditure of money
to open up the ore bodies these two
mines will stand out as the bonanzas of
Lake district.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
Aduddel Property.

The Taawasa Gold Mining and Cya
hiding company are operating this mine,
which is situated in Russell mining dis
trict. Most Of the work that as been
done since it was last started up is Of a
developing character. They are ship
ping ore right along which seems to run
very good. This month several cars were
shipped to the smelters which gave re-
turns Of $50 to the ton. This comes out
of the 400.foot level. Some concentrates
were also shipped which are expected to
give returns of from $50 to $40 to the
ton. A force of two shifts of miners are
working here steadily in the different
levels. The 5OO.foot west level is being
worked, winze is being sunk in the 300
foot level on contract, and stopping is car
ried on in the 400.foot level. This is
where the ore that is being shipped comes
from, although little is taken out OF
the 300. After the first of the year sink
ing will be commenced. This will be
lift of 100 feet, which will make the mine
625 feet deep, it being now o25 feet in
depth. Men are engaged IN excavating
on the west side OF the shaft house pre-
paratory to making the addition OF a
building for boiler house. An so h. p.
boiler will be installed just as soon as
this is finished. This will enable the
management to increase their number OF
power drills, at the present time there
are only three machines working two
shifts. Some more will be installed just
as soon as the boiler is placed. Sherm
Harris of Russell Gulch is looking after
the mine for the owners.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
The Evergreen Mine.

With the close of toe year 1905 the
Evergreen mine, situated in the Pine
Creek district, has made record for it.
self and most enviable one, very pleas
ing to it's stockholders and directors, and
a great credit to this district as we'll. By
the economic and systematic manner in
the handling of this property, it stands
today and is considered to be one of the
best mining propositions in Gilpin coun-
ty, and that is saying a great deal, not in
the least over. estimating the Evergreen
property.
To be conservative, the shaft is just
2O6 feet in depth and lift of 80 feet has
just been completed. Levels have been
driven at the 100 and 150 foot stations.
and an entrance is also being made at
the 200. In all, 100 feet of crosscutting
level. In the work of crosscutting sew
eral large bodies of ore have been en-
countered, the character of the ore be-
ing of high grade copper value In
proved to be the richest and carries
more values of any body of ore yet un.
earthed in the mine. Assays have been
obtained recently which shows the ore
to carry values as high as 60 per cent in
copper, or from $40 to $50 ton for the
best grade. A recent shipment of 30
tons was made, of which 10 tons were
screenings, the best grade running 20
per cent copper while the screenings
averaged II per cent copper to the ton.
Two men are kept busy sorting this ore.
The Evergreen is equipped with fine
plant of machinery new pump, ETC., and
everything which goes to make complete
the active operation Of mine. An ele.
giant new ore houee and bins were com.
pleted during the past year, and the
handling OF the ore from the shaft house
to the ore bouse is worked automatically
The eastern capitalists behind this en-
terprise are very enthusiastic in the
future operations Of this property, SC
much so, that they have determined to
erect smelter in close proximity to the
mine. Work on the new smelter will be
resumed in the spring, the lumber fol
which is already on the ground. A,
present there are between % and 30 mer
on the pay roll, two shifts being KEEP
busy. Joseph L. Walters is superinten
dent Of the Evergreen. Mr.. Walters as
sociations with this property has been o.
long duration, dating back for severa
years, therefore he is most familiar with
the character of the ores OF the Pine dis
trict, and especially is it so in his cast
with the Evergreen. He has always beer
consistent and faithful worker in ad
vancing the interests of this district; ;
firm believer that Pine creek. sooner o.
later, would rank among the foremost
producing sections of Gilpin county, 81
the eastern people may rest assured tina
their interests are being looked after il
a thorough and business like manner.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
Gold Ret0rt.

The Goldfeld Homestake Gold Min.
ing company are the owners Of this prop
erty with John Lying as manager. 1t is
situated on Quartz hill right in the Gen.
ter of the gold bearing veins of this
mammoth quartz center. During the
past year good deal of ore has been
shipped, although it has been hindered
considerably by the necessary develop
ment work and the inadequate plant Of
machinery that was over the same. Dur.
ing the past few months the work Of
building a large and commodious shaft
house was begun and is now just about
completed. In this was placed new
engine, boiler, holster. ETC., which will
enable the management to sink the shaft
a few hundred feet further. Sinking op
erations are now soon to begin which
will make the shaft 300 feet deep, it be-
ing now down l25 feet. The ore averages
very good, smelling product going up.
wards OF $50 to the ton, while the mill
ing ore averages about four ounces to
the cord. They expect to do consider
able development work during the next
year, but the ore in sight promises to
cover all the expense, and from all indi-
GATORS will leave handsome dividend
to be divided among the stockholders
during the different periods OF the com.
ing year.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
East Nottawaq Big Producer.

With credit to this mine of dividends
amounting to $4,000 yearly the East Not
taway mine ranks among our foremost
producers. The Town Topics Gold Min
ing company is operating this valuable
property under the local management Of
Thomas Martin, of Central City. The
different levels of the mine are being
worked under the leasing system, which
seems to be proving very profitable for
all parties concerned. Only the top men
are working days pay. Steady ship.
ments have been made during the past
year, occurring every month. These ship
ments are OF high grade character and
bring values Of from 500 to $500 to the
ton. The gold values run from six ounc-
es up as high as 10 to 1855 ounces gold
to the ton. Silver runs as high as ~ 40
ounces to the ton with 422 per cent cop
per. This ore comes mostly from the
800 foot levels where Edwards & Co. are
leasing. The streak here running from
eight to twelve inches wide.
The property is covered with good
shaft house ir which is installed ser
viceable plant Of machinery. 1t is located
in lower Russell district where the veins
are what is called strong fissure veins.
FroSi all indications this mine will pro-
duce their regular amount of ore next
year and indefinitely, as the veins here
seem to have no end to their productive
ness.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
Gold Rock.

A pool consisting of w. E. McCamp
bell V. Gustafson, T.. N. Lewis and w
NJ. Shoemaker took hold OF the Gold
Rock mine in upper Russell district las,
summer, and after good deal of devel
opment work have finally succeeded
within the past two months j, uncover.
ing some good looking ore that is paying
them handsome dividend. When they
started, the mine was filed with water,
and after fixing up the shaft house and
overhauing the Machinery, began the
work OF hosting the water which con-
sumed couple OF months. The shaft
was necessarily retimbered in places and
other dead work done. Stopping and
drifting was commenced 10 the 800 and
800 foot levels. In the former a good
looking streak OF smelling ore was un.
covered which gave returns OF SO to the
ton. This was very good, as there seems
to be plenty more coming in and the
ground is not very hard. The second
class ore comes out OF the 600 foot level
and returns 10 values the neat little sum
d s20 to the ton. Other work is con.
such as drifting in the upper
evels and possibly sinking another lift.
The pool have very good proposition
1ere.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

The mills of the county have i'll
creased yearly since this system of
ore treatment was first adopted
here. In 1872 there were twenty
two mills, totaling 44O stamps. At
the beginning of the present year
there were twenty-three stamp
mills in the county (more than
half located in Black Hawk with
49S "slow-drop' and 325 'rapid-
drop stamps, making a total Of
1923. Including the concentrator
at Black Hawk the mills of the
county have combined capacity
of over 1000 tons of ore daily.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
PendIetOn.

This property is owned by the A. A.
johnson Mining & Leasing company and
is under the direct management of r.
II. Rickard OF Russell Guch. When
this mine was started up early in the
spring there was no shaft house on the
sa me, but the management built one
and had the machinery repaired and en-
larged, so now the mine has very com
modious building and enough machinery
to meet all requirements for some time.
1t was found necessary, after they had
been working for some time, to retimber
the shaft, and work OF this character
has been going on for some time past.
The shaft is now tim mbered down to the
ITO foot mark and ladderway built, where
there are two levels running east and
west The mine is 40 feet deep and
will be retimbered all the way down be-
fore any other work can be profitably
done. In the east 10 foot level a big
dam has been built which will catch all
of the surface water, the fact is that
nearly all the water comes from the sur
face. this will be run into sump which
has been sunk in the 1l0.foot west level,
and from there will be sent to the sur.
face by a pump that was recently in
stalled. This will keep the mine work.
ings below almost dry. The 10 foot
west level is being worked and streak
about three feet wide has been encoun.
tered which shows some very good val.
ues. After the tmbering is completed
the shaft will be sunk another lift Of 100
feet, which will put the shaft down a
distance OF 24O feet. At this point levels
will be run.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

Black Hawk, the mill city of
Gilpin county, holds the lasting
distinction of having the first
smelling plant operated in Amer
lea located at that point. This
was erected in 1867 and commen-
ced operations in January of the
following year. 1t had capacity
of twelve tons per day and proved
great success from the start.
This same plant was moved to
Argo, near Denver, ten years after
it was placed in operation and has
been treating ore from Gilpin
county continuously ever since.
The capacity, however, has been
increased to 200 tons per day.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

One of the busiest and most ac-
tive sections of the county is the
Pine Creek district. During the
past few years this section of the
county has made rapid strides in
the operation and development of
its mines, and to those who have
earnestly and faithfully labored
with the camp all credit is due for
their untiring efforts, and they are
now reaping their rewards This
camp has produced some very rich
mines, all of which are in big bod
les of ore. We make mention of
the Rochester, Evergreen, Mackey,
Ingram. and many others. We are
sorry TO note the fact that the mine
owners and mine superintendent
of that district have not taken the
interest which they should in IS.
sisting US to make a complete and
accurate write-up of their mines,
30 if they are omitted in this issue
it is no fault on the part of the
management of this paper. With
the starting up of the Mackey's
new cyanide mill and the building
of the Evergreen's new smelter, in
addition to all the mines being in
a fourishing condition, what more
promising and brighter future
could camp look forward to?
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

Since the first lode mining in
Gilpin county was commenced in
May in 1859 upwards of s130,00O-
600 worth of mineral, mostly gold,
has been produced. OF this
amount ten mines alone have pro-
duced 81 100000 each and about
forty mines of the county have a
combined record of ore produc-
ton amounting to over $60,0O0,-
900.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
Hidden Treasure Mill.

VIM. Lewis is manager OF this gold ex.
tractor and has everything running in
ship shape manner The mill has ca.
pacity Of so stamps and is running day
and night shift Much ore has been
treated here and the best OF satisfaction
gwen which accounts for the large
amount Of ore on hand. IT is wholly q
custom mill.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

The Observer this week has en-
deavored to give brief write-up
of the mines of the county. and
those desiring extra copies had
better place their orders at once.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

The Little Kingdom of Gilpin,
although the smallest but one of
the richest counties in the state,
has produced and is producing its
share of the nations wealth.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27

Ore from the mines in Gilpin
county is transported in wagons
and over the tramway to the mills
in Black Hawk. The tramway
reaches the principal producers of
the camp and has a trackage of
twenty miles.
Gilpin observer., 1906-12-27
ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED
ON APPLICATION
OFFICIAL PAPER G1LPIN COUNTY

Located in Nevadaville is the
famous California mine, which is
the deepest in the state-2,2 25O
feet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
INSURANCE INVESTIGATION.
Report OF Investieating Committee on Fiie
at Institute Library.

Report Of Investigating Committee on File
az Institute Library.
The Wilmington Institute Free Lii
brary has recently received two reports
of particular interest at the present
time. The first is the report of the
New York State Life insurance investi-
eating committee to the present session
of the New York Legislature. This
does not contain the testimony taken
at the hearing in New York city, but
is the report Of the committee as pre-
sented to the Legislature and contains
it's arguments for remedial legislation.
The complete testimony taken at the
hearing will be published in several
volumes and Will be added to the IL
brary.
Another report Of much interest and
value is that Of the consulting engineers
on the Panama Canal, giving in detail
the report of the engineers appointed
20 investigate the conditions at Panama
and to report as to the advisability
Of sea level or lock canal. Accompany
ing this report is a large portfolio con-
tanning maps, diagrams, etc. This re-
port was presented to the present Con-
gress and as only small number were
printed it is not easily obtainable.
Those who are interested in the
present agitation in Congress over the
question OF railroad rate regulation
viii be glad to examine the report Of
the interstate commerce commission
on railroads in the United States.
All these reports may be consulted
by applying to the reference librarian
or the assistants at the desk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
HONORARY TITLES.
Colonels in Louisville, Doctors in Phila-
delphia, Professors in Boston.

Colonies in Louisville Doctors in Phila-
delphia, Professors in Boston.
New York Sun.
Every acquaintance Of more than "a
hours Is a Colonel to the man from
Louisville, and the title is applied in a
perfectly natural way-iust as II II were
deserved. The kentuckyinn means his
military salutes TO be complimentary, and
they are.
The natives are free with their titles
down that way, too, and Colonel is not
the limit. There are two prominent law
yers in the Blue Grass State who are
called General everywhere. When their
names appear in newspapers the titles are
used with as much solemnity as though
they had been earned on the field of battle
One Of them is general counsel for a rail-
road and the other served term years ago
as attorney-general of the State.
In Philadelphia as soon as your ac-
quaintance reaches the degree OF IA
miiarity that would justify him in calling
YOU by your first name the Phlladelphan
gives the title doctor. When a Philadel-
phian addresses you as doctor you may
know he is getting intimate and maybe
YOU can borrow money.
The reason for the popularity OF doc
tor" IS not far to seek. The Quaker City
is the seat of many big medical colleges,
produces an unusual number Of physicians
and has come to look upon the medical
profession as one of the most learned,
progressive and important. Philadelphia
newspapers get up more excitement over
a medical college commencement than
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
IMPROYED ORDtR of REn MN.
Great snchem Mcintyre and Other Cren
Chiefs Raising Up Nowly-eiccted Triuu
Chiefs.

Great sachem Mcintyre and Other Great
Chiefs Raising Up Nowiy-eiooted Tribal
Chicis.
Great Sachom Charles McIutire, as
sisted by acting Great Prophet George
@. Guthrie, Great Senior Sycamore
Frank R. Paradee, Great 6lnnap
james r., Somerteen, raised the chiefs
Of Hopockohocking last evening as
follows Prophet, a. W. Shaw Sachem,
W. j. Iubhs; Senior Sycamore. Mar
shall j. Tindall; Junior Sycamore,
George A. Young; @. Of r., Joseph IL.
W. Follansbee; Keeper of Wampum,
Joseph Brooks; Sannaps, Charles
kessler, y. l.. Young Warriors, j.
NJ Quincy, w. j. Craig. NJ. #. De-
vine, Albert Stelser; Braves. j. p. u.
Young, W. M. Biddle, ID. Il. Biddle,
III. b. Hagy Guard Of Wogwam, Geo.
II. Davis; Guard Of Forest, c. K.
Meecham.
The great chiefs were pleased with
the attendance at the meeting. This
tribe has been actively at work during
the last term and shows a good increase.
Great Junior Sycamore VIM. III.
Ferguson, accompanied 10y Great Chief
of Records Edward Mclntire, Great
Keeper of Wampum s.. j. Barcus,
Great Sannap II. B. Hagy raised the
chiefs of Minqua Tribe, No s, last
evening as follows Prophet, Alex. NJ
Tolmie; Sachem, Otis O. Ellis; Sem
ior Sycamore, Carl ID. Wiberg Junior
Sycamore, VIM. j. Windal; Chief of
Records, John White, Jr.; Assistant
Chief of Records, John Nj. Ferrier.
Sannaps, Charles G. Wolcox. James
Everett; Warriors, Clarence White,
Willard s. Stout, Charles Purdy,
George Grubb; Braves, VIM. II. Dun
can. Joseph b. Underwood, VIM. p.
Chite, Geo. Black, Jr., Guard OF
Wogwam, John Wilberg; Guard OF
Forest, George Stout.
The great chiefs were well received
by the members Of Minqua Tribe. Dur
ing the past twelve years this trihl
has paid out about el2O in sicl
/ benefits alone and have burie,
about 40 of it's members, whicl
/ speaks We'll for the finances of th
tribe in being able TO meet ever.
/ obligation promptly and still having
a good wampum belt in reserve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
Easter Novelties.

Easter is a close second to Christmas In
the exchange Of gifts, and while they are not
as large and expensive as those given on the
the first day, yet the meaning is the same.
The presents at this time are mostly cards.
book markers and inexpensive greetings,
yet every one have a meaning and are more
desirable because Of this fact.
Easter post cards, large assortment; 2 for
&c and be each.
Easter cards, greetings, crosses, pullers
and booklets; &c to 25c.
Easter lily botters.
Easter banners made Of satin............ ..25c
Sterling silver book markers........50 and 75c
Leather Casters greetings; with mailing card
tached...................... each
Easter lily napkins. ns......................5c dozen
Easter lily lunch sets consisting Of one table
cover AZ inches by 20 inches one dozen nap
kins and one dozen doylies.. sets
6 inches....5c package
Easter Lily Doylies inches....8c package
II inches. .12c package
Easter toys including chickens, ducks and
and l0c
Dennson's Easter seals; 100 ina box, lOc box
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03

anything except the first run Of Delaware
River shad in the spring.
A Boston man gloats over giving and
receiving the title professor. The reason
is obvious TO one acquainted with the
Boston state of mind. Professor" indi-
Gates a broader culture than doctor"
and that ticlSles Boston.
If you go to Atlanta and are worth
while at all, you u soon be "Judge."
The reason Did you ever hear a
Georgian talk Argument and high
sounding praise are his delight. Since the
law is the profession Of argument Georg-
ians pay their highest compliment by
giving their friends the title.
In Denver and generally in the newer
West. "pard" and buddy" are good
enough to express the breezy mountain
and plain good fellowship Of the people.
The New Yorker also has his favorite
and expressive titles OF appreciation and
esteem. New York is probably the only
place where "boss" and "paw are applied
indiscriminately as expressions of COM
plmentary familiarity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-03
NEW SCHOOL.
The Contract Awarded to II. Smith Bark
ley Tor S20,4e2

The Contract Awarded TO II. Smith Bark
ley, Tor S20,4e2
The Board OF Public Education, at a
special meeting, last night, awarded the
sJntact for erecting new school building
70 n. Smith Barkley. The contract price
is S20462, but this does not include the
plumbing, heating or the furnishing of the
building. 10 is to be "a two-story brick
building and under the contract must be
completed by September lst If it is not
completed by that time the contractor
iorteits $50 day for every day after that
date and the Board of Education will pay
him an additional S25 for each day before
that date that the school is completed.
Work is to be started at once.
Mr.. Barkley furnished a bond of $4,000
TO properly carry out the contract The
American Surety Co. of New York is his
surety.
Harry j. Guthrie, the new secretary,
was present for the first time in that
capacity. He was complimented by
President Shortldge for the excellent
manner in which he conducted his new
duties.