davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01

AT last the money necessary for the
operation of the properties of the Fifty
Gold Mines company has been raised
and already work of getting the mines
in shape for active development has
commenced. Last week a force of
men was put to work and the number
lis being added to as fast as men can be
procured.
The first work to be done on the
properties will be the sinking of the
Cook shaft an additional depth of 700
feet and then drifting will be prosecut-
ed to connect with the numerous veins
of the large groups of claims of the
Fifty Gold Mines company, principal
ly the old Gregory vein. The sinking
will be pushed as rapidly as the limited
number of men who can work in the
shaft can accomplish the task. 1t is
estimated that 100 feet can be sunk a
month. AS soon as the shaft is down
the desired depth there will be employ
ment in the various levels, slopes and
cross-cuts of the numerous mines for
between 250 and 300 men.
AS the name of the company would
indicate, the holdings of the corpora
| tion comprise fifty claims, which per-
mits of a vast amount of ground being
worked. The object of the company in
prosecuting to the Gregory vein is to
open up the largest and richest ore
bodies of the group. This old vein has
past record of more than $4,000, 900
saved, and it's probable that that
amount does not represent one-half the
actual output, since treatment at the
mills at the time this mine was worked
extensively was very inefficient, and as
there were many deposits of free gold
much stealing was done. The cross-cut
from the Cook shaft, so it is claimed,
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Boss Tunnel Opened Again.
manager,

This Boss tunnel is situated in the
Quartz Valley mining district and is just
little north of the Estella mine, being
owned and operated by the same COM
pany as the E5tella, the Mascot NJ, M.
& T. Co. The breast of the tunnel is in
distance of 14O0 feet, and for the past
week or two men have been at work
cleaning out the mouth of the tunnel,
which was caved in conside rably, and
retimbered the same clear to the breast.
This work has been completed now and
a cross-cut started to intersect the right
vein that the tunnel was started on. It
seems that the former operators of the
lateral drifted on the wrong vein when
the same split and followed feeder as
it might be called, although it produced
some good values. This cross-cut has
been started near the breast of the tun-
mel and the work of going after the
right vein commenced in earnest Big
values came from the tunnel before the
split up of the vein and it is expected
that the same, if not better, values will
be found as soon as the cross-cut strikes
the proper vein again.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
EsteIIa Opens Good Ore.

Much development work is being
done on the Estella mine in Quartz Val
ley mining district. Work is being
pushed to operate this property on a
much larger basis and results are be-
ginning to be realized. At the 200 foot
point two levels are being run, one east
and one west. They are both in dis
tance of so feet and the breast is being
continued further to open up some vir-
gin ground and from all appearances
this ground is going to prove very prof
table, as nice body of ore has been
opened up in the west level and the east
level is beginning to show signs of a
continuance of the same vein. Satur-
day twelve-inch streak of ore was en-
countered in the west level and from
the way it is widening out it will not
take very long to have nice vein of
the paying ore in this portion of the
mine. Drifting will be prosecuted a
little further and then stoping COM
menced. This ore is of a concentrat-
ing character.
The ore in this portion of the country
carries much lead and when that char
acter of ore is found the gold values are
very high and some of the vein uncov-
cred here carries lead in quantities.
This mine is worked by the Mascot M.
M. & T. Co. with j. F. Harrington as
manager.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Keystone Group 10 be Worked.

the six claims of the Keystone group
have been opened up again by the own
ers, who are Michigan parties, and the
property is under the management of
A. J. Smith. Steam has been raised on
the Keystone mine and the work of
pulling the water commenced. The
shaft is down a distance of about 10
feet and after the water is all out drift
ing and sinking will be commenced. 1t
is expected that the water will all be
out of the mine some time this week
In the bottom of the shaft there is
streak of ore from three to four feet in
width that will run very good. The last
shipments made from here some six
months ago when the property was last
worked brought returns of three ounces
gold to the cord. There is also a good
streak of smelling ore that runs high.
The east drift is now in distance of
about 100 feet and this will be pushed a
further distance to connect up with
some Of the other mines Of the group.
The ore in the breast of this level also
rms high.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
EngeIberq to Commence Shipping.

At the Engelberg mine on Winnebago
hill the shaft has been sunk to the dis
tance of 400 feet, the last few feet of
the last lift of so feet to be completed
this week. 1t is thought that the COM
pany will ask for bids to sink the shaft
another lift of so feet, the last lift be-
ing done by contractors. At any rate
levels will be started at this point and
pushed little ways when stopping will
be commenced. In the bottom of the
shaft a vein foot and half wide was
uncovered couple of weeks ago and
the ore seems to be of very good
grade, better than any that has yet
been taken out of the mine 1t is of
greenish color, something peculiar to
this section, and carries some copper.
This green does not seem to be only a
stain but is very strong and by some is
thought to be copper. 1t is being test
ed and a shipment was sent to the Polar
Star mill in Black Hawk last Saturday.
The returns from the shipment have not
yet been received, but as the ore has
been increasing in values as the depth
is continued, it is thought that this ore
will run much higher than the ore tax
en- out above. This mine seems to have
the makings of good property and no
doubt later on will be among the steady
shippers. Andy johnson is looking af-
ter the property for the company.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Two Shifts Driving Raise In Saratoga.

Two shifts of machine men are now
employed in putting up the raise from
the Saratoga lateral from the New
house tunnel for connection with the
tenth level with the No. 2 shaft, SAYS
the Idaho Springs Siftings. The extra
shift of machine runners was put on
Thursday night of this week, and it is
expected that good headway will be
made until the connection is effected.
Manager Owen estimates that there
remains about 80 feet, which distance
should be completed in ten shifts, and
he hopes to make the connection by
August 10th.
] tThe two compartment raise is being
carried up 2 l-2x7 feet in the clear
which necessitates breaking the raise al
least 4xS feet in size to allow for tim
bering and cribbing. When the CON
nection between the Saratoga and the
Newhouse tunnel is effected, the ven
tilation of an additional mile and a
quarter of the tunnel, between the Gen
shaft and the Saratoga shaft, will be
such that work on the intervening
veins can be carried on extensivel,
without dependence on an artificial all
supply as is the case at the present.
The raise is being put through merely
for ventilation and it is not intended t.
lower ore through the present compart
ment. A long drill hole will be carried
ahead of the workmen as the exact
course of the level above is uncertain.
There is danger of heavy flow of gas
rushing into the tunnel, and all pre-
caution will be taken to protect the
men employed in the various drifts.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Pikers There With The Goods.

The Central City Boosters were ac-
tually defeated Sunday afternoon by
team from Idaho Springs called the
Pikers. The score was 10 to in favor
of the visiting team. Unusually poor
ball was played by the Boosters but
this must be accounted for from the
fact that almost half of the regular
team was not on the diamond. Rich
ards in the box did not acquit himself
as well as he has on previous occasions.
1t seemed to be an off day for him.
Maughan was put in to pitch about the
middle of the game but the score was
SO much against the home boys he
couldn't change the result. Lambert,
who pitched for the visitors twirled a
nice ball, he succeeding in striking out
thirteen men. The Pikers had some
who were heavy at the bat and almost
every player was good for hit wher
he stepped up to bat.
The game was interrupted several
times by the rain and at one time il
looked good for the umpire to get
slaughtered. His name was Cain anc
he hailed from Idaho Springs. He
made such rank decision in calling a
fair hit a foul the spectators almost
swooped down upon him en- masse.
Cain at one time practiced dentistry ir
this city. He was taken out of the
game and Richards substituted. A re.
turn game will be played in Idaho
Springs within the next two weeks and
with the regular team there is no doubt
but that the Boosters will chang it or
EN-" If they don't Manager Mckay
says they will have to depend upor
their legs to bring them home.
Score of Sundays game by innings:
Pikers Il 0 0 3 0 l 0 liz
Boosters-2 0 0 0 0 l 0 0 o.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
hayseed Tunnel Being Heightened.

Work is being steadily prosecuted on
the Hayseed tunnel of Fred Frey, sit
uated in Quartz Valley mining district
and good results are again beginning to
show up as of former times. For a
short time the tunnel did not ship as
much ore as was customary, but now
the smelling streak is opening up again
and good values are coming from this.
Another good indication is that the
ground, which for the past few months
has heen hard, you might say extremely
hard, has for the last week or so soft
ened up considerably, making the
ground much easier to break, thus bet
ter headway is heing made in driving
the breast of the same. The breast is
in a distance of about $50 fest santi viii
be pushed indefinitely. Milling ore is
shipped every once in while, and fairly
good returns are received.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Call For Bids.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the City of Central for
the construction of 14s feet of rock
flume under Main street and the build
ings on each side of Main street, at a
meeting of the City Council to be held
Saturday, July 9th, 1907, at 7:3O p. m.
Specifications may be seen at the City
Clerks Office and any other informa-
tion regarding said work may be had of
Street Commissioner George Launder.
M. ]. LEAHY,
City Clerk.
The above call has been postponed to
the regular meeting of the City Coun.
Gil, to be held on Thursday evening,
August 9Th, 1907:
M. j. LEAHY,
City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS
SOON TO COMMENCE
Money Raised to Work the Extensive HOLDINGS of the F;f,
Gold Mines Company. Sinking Of Cook
Shaft to be Started at Once

will open up more than 200 feet of new
ground, enough in itself to make any
company rich.
The holdings of the Fifty Gold Mines
company comprise one of the largest
mining propositions in the state. 1t is
| conservatively stated that there is
enough room in the four principal veins
OF the group to employ 1000 men to ad-
vantage and enough on adjoining, un-
worked mines to accommodate as MANY
more. There is practically no limit to
the tonnage these mines can be made to
produce. %
y. b. thompson, manager of the
Fifty Gold Mines company. is now in
New York. He has been in that city
most of the time since the famous
Millionaire Special, train bearing
more than 100 of the wealthiest men of
the eastern states, visited these prop
critics year ago. Those who COM
posed the party of prospective invest
ors after making a complete examina-
ton of the mines expressed themselves
as being well pleased with the PROPOSE
ton. A large portion of the money to
be used in the development of the prop
critics, over half million dollars, was
raised among the men who were here
last summer.
The resumption of operations of these
vast properties on the extensive and
systematic scale that is contemplated
will mean great boon to the county.
Within the next six months, or by the
first of the year, when the properties
are in shape to work several hundred
men, old Gilpin will blossom forth as
of old when she held the foremost posi-
ton among the principal mining dis
tricts of Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01

Trade at the store that will treat
you right. -Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01
Castro Shaft is Cleaned Out.

The Castro mine on Winnebago hill
has been cleaned out to the bottom OF
the shaft and work will soon be com
menced to take out the values in the
lower workings of the mine. The shaft
is down distance of about 425 feet
now and the sump will be cleaned this
week. This marks the end of lot of
dead work, yet in way it has been
partly profitable as the old dirt and
rock that came out of the various work
ings have paid treatment charges and
given fair margin besides. The mud
and rock taken out near the bottom of
the shaft was sorted and was shipped
to the Polar Star mill in Black Hawk.
This shipment was commenced last
Saturday and no returns have been
heard from the same as yet. The ore
pans very good, there being nice
streak of gold in the pan at every pan
ming. A shipment of ore from the bot
tom levels gave values of one and one
half ounces gold to the cord some time
ago.
These 425-foot levels are in distance
of about 100 feet and in the breasts
there are some good looking streaks of
ore that will in all probability run very
high. AS soon as the levels dry a lit
tie from the water that has been stand
ing in them the past twenty or more
years miners will be put to work in the
same.
1t seems that the values in this mine
get better as depth is obtained and the
management is contemplating sinking
the shaft another lift, which will open
up some high-class virgin ground. A
cross-cut is being driven in the 150-foot
level of the mine north to connect up
with the Dean lode which is situated in
that direction and which is known to be
very rich. They figure that there is
only about ten feet more to go here,
the cross-cut being in about thirty feet
at the present time. This Dean lode
is owned by the same party as the Cas-
tro and has splendid record. 1t is said
that years ago some parties took sur
face pockets out of the latter that gave
them over $1,000 for some specimens
they sold besides the values received
from the milling of their ore. Mr..
Anderson, the owner of the property,
has also secured an option on the Re-
view mine, which is situated just west
of his property and which is connected
with the underground workings of the
Castro. This adds considerable terri
tory to the already large amount of
ground belonging to the Castro group
alone.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01

For sporting gods of all kinds go to
Raoin's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01

Subscribe for the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-01

Observer and map $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
PERUVIAN WAS
 SHOT IN THE BACK
LATER DEVELOPMENT SEEM TO WEAKEN WHlTFlELD'S CLAIM THAT HE FIRED THE SHOTS IN sELF-DEFENSE.

The condition of R. Perryman the man who was shot by T. J. Whitfield Thursday night on Seventh avenue and Twenty eighth street, was considered very precarious last night at St. Vincents hos pital where the man lies with bullet hole through his body. On account of the range of the bullet which entered the back and came out in the abdomen, it is not believed that Perryman will live through today.
 Developments in the case reveal new facts Whitfield claims that he acted in self-defense, and that his wife and children were with him at the time he shot. Statements made yesterday were to the effect that Perryman and Whit field had just come out of a saloon to- gether, and it is further stated by people who lived in the vicinity of the place where the shooting occurred that the fatal shot was fired without provocation. The fact that Perryman was shot in the back does not support a plea of self defense. The real details of the shoot ing are doubtful
 Perryman lies in the hospital at the point of death. He was very low at a late hour last night and 1t is not ex- pected that he will pull through today.
 Whitfield was committed from the city jail to the county Jail yesterday after noon on d warrant charging assault with intent to murder sworn out before Judge l. H. Benners No bond has been all lowed him, as Perryman is expected to die. in which case a warrant charging murder will be sworn out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
 Since Leaving of Coffee.

Many former coffee drinkers who have mental work to perform, day after day. have found a better capacity and greater endurance by using Postum Food Coffee, instead of ordinary coffee. An Ills. woman writes:
 ''I had drank coffee :or about 20 years. and finally had what the doctor called coffee heart I was nervous and ex- tremely Respondent; had little mental or physical strength left, had kidney trouble and constipation.
 '"'rhe first noticeable benefit derived from the change from coffee to Postum was the natural action of the kidneys and bowels. In two weeks my heart action was greatly ,mproved and my nerves steady
 Then l became less Respondent, and the desire to be active again showed proof of renewed physical and mental strength.
 "I am steadily gaining in physical strength and brain power. l formerly did mental work and had to give it up on account of coffee. but since using Postum l am doing hard mental labor with less fatigue than ever before"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book. The Road to Melville" in packages. There's 6 Reason.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
WOMAN JUMPS IN
 FRONT OF THE GAR
THE VICTORIAN WAS ABLE TO STOP IN TIME TO SAVE HER LIFE-WoMAN IS BELIEVED TO BE DEMENTED.

What came near to being sensational suicide occurred last night near Avenue H and Twentieth street, when a neatly dressed and handsome woman flung her self in front of an approaching car. When first seen, the form was p feet from the car, in which distance, on account Of the slow progress being made, the motor- man was able to stop. The woman fought franticaly while being practically hurled from the car.
 From the statements made by two gem tiemen who drove up hurriedIy, in pur- suit of the woman, if was gathered that she was demented, and was being taken to an asylum. It seems that the carriage in which the three were riding, stopped several blocks away from where the sensational scene was enacted, and the woman took this chance to disappear. riage following her. and in a frenzy at tempted her life.
 The gentlemen were questioned, but positively refrained from divulging their names. After partially quieting the wom- an. the carriage was hurriedly driven to- ward the city.
 There was intense excitement among the passengers. They were attracted by the sudden stoppage of the car. and the subsequent screams of the woman as she was thrown from the track. Everyone dismounted, and stood around the carriage after it had arrived. No one of the pas sengers knew either of the trio. and it Is surmised that they were from some other locality. A suit case in the vehicle bore the initials "C. M J." Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
Tr1lfb and
 Quality

appeal to the Wen-Informed in every walk of life and are essential to permanent success and creditable standing. Accor- ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is the only remedy of known value, but one of many reasons why it is the best of personal and family (axatives is the fact that it cleanses, sweetens and relieves the internal organs on which it acts without any facilitating after effects and without having to increase the quantity from time to time.
 It acts pleasantly and naturally and truly as laxative, and it's component parts are known to and approved by physicians, as it is free from all objection able substances. To get it's beneficial effects always purchase the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,, only, and for sale by all leading drug gists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
WARREN SLATED
 FOR PRESIDENCY
WILL BE ELECTED HEAD OF THE ATHLETIC cLuB-HlLL FERGU- SON WILL PROBABLY SUCCEED WARREN AS VICE PRESIDENT.

Ed Warren is slated for the presidency of the Birmingham Athletic club. MT. Warren, at present, is vice president. He is considered one of the most popular men of the club,
 The election of officers, or rather, the annual meeting of the club will be held Tuesday night next In addition to the selection of new officers, and the mem- bers of new governing board, the re- port of officers will be made. The report will show the club in an excellent condi- ton, financially and otherwise. Its membership is large, numbering alto gether 1000. During the present admin istration. waiting list was put into ef- feet.
 For vice president, Hill Ferguson will make the race, and 1t is considered that his election is a certainty. It is ques- tionabie whether or not he will have op position.
 After the business meeting there will be the customary smoker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
WILL INSTALL PASTOR.
Rev. V. p. MorreI To Take Charge At
 Vine Street Church.

The Rev. " P. Morrell. formerly of Prattville, will be installed as pastor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church to- morrow evening at 7;30 o'clock The Rev MT. Morrell was formally received by the presbytery of North Alabama on last Monday to succeed the Rev. Harry W. Flynn as pastor of the Vine Street church.
 The Rev. James G. Snedecor of Tus- caloosa will conduct the installation services tomorrow evening and the Rev. Dr. Sterling J. Foster. pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, will give the charge to the new pastor. MT. J. H. Mohns will charge the con- gregation.
 The Rev. Mr. Morrell comes to Br- mingham from Prattville, where he was very popular. He comes to Birmingham with the view of the larger field and of the greater opportunities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of s750 or more were involved:
 SHOOT H. Williams and wife to the Booker City Land company, lots, in block 1, Booker City.
 s2S50-L. A. Reagor to J. M. Sessions, lot 1O in block 2 E. Ensley, according to the map of the survey of the Ensley Land company. the lot involved in the transaction fronting 50 feet on the north line of Avenue and extending back fJO feet to an alley.
 s1S0-Ensley South Highlands Land coni- pany to F. A. Anderson, lots 3 and 4, in block [, according to the map of the snr- vey of the Ensey South Highlands Land company.
 s1150-T R. McCarty and wife to the McCarty-Reese Realty company, an undi- vided half interest in lots to IS, inclu- sive, in block 1, and lots to IT, inclu- sive, in block ?, according to the map of the McCarty addition to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
pr. John L. Davis.

Dr. John L. Davis, aged 73 years, one of the pioneers of Birmingham died ycs- terday morning shortly before 6 o'clock at his late residence, 112 North Hawkins street, West End Dr. Davis health had been on the decline for some time, but for four or five days previous to his death he was indsposed, more so than usual, and while his death was not altogether unexpected 1t comes as a great shock to the community. In the early days the deceased took q prominent part in city and county affairs, and among other of- fees he held the position of city clerk and assistant clerk to the board of revenue He was well known and highly respect ed citizen. The deceased is survived by a widow and three children. Mrs. Thomas NJ. Steen, John L. Davis, Jr., and Shelley E. Davis The funeral services will be conducted from the late residence this morning at II o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.