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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
SNOWSTORM
is RICH ONE
New Lead Carries Peacock
Copper Ore That Is Rich
in Gold.

]. A. Coverly, whose strike in his
Snowstorm property on Red river was
reported in these columns last week,
has placed some samples of the ore on
exhibition in the Mining News Office
that have claimed the admiration of all
mining men who have seen them. The
ore was left at this office Sunday by
Mr.. Covefly. Nearly every mining man
in the camp has called to inspect it, and
the expressions by nearly all were, in
effect, that the rock looks as good as
any they have seen here, or In any
other camp.
The ore is what is known among min
ers as the peacock variety, mixed with
gray copper. Scientists term it 'gos-
san.'
There has been no assay made of the
ore from this new strike. Samples of
other ore from the Snowstorm showed
per cen copper and high value in gold,
Mr.. Coverly will have new assay made
soon.
The width of the new ore ledge is not
known. 1t was found near the face of
tunnel No. /, where the porphyry had
split the ledge. Mr.. Coverly has started
to drift on the new lead, and when in
five feet the wall had not been reached.
Mr.. Coverly is considering seriously
Of Shipping ore to the smelter in Clark
ston. When he was out last summer
he partially made arrangements for the
undertaking, but after arriving home
decided to defer until he could uncover
larger body Of ore. With the bright
prospect of reduction plant being es-
tablished in this district the coming
sdmmef, Mr.. Coverly has decided tc
make no arrangements towards putting
his property in the producing list at this
time.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Big Come on Big Creek.

Boise Statesman: B. F. Goldman,
who came out from Big Creek the mid
die of last week, reports the killing of
magnificent big horn, or mountain
sheep, on Big Creek, few days ago.
He says that there are still quite a
number of these fine game animals in
that section, though they are gun-shy
and hard to get. He sent the head and
skin to taxidermist, to be mounted.
Mr.. Goldman says that there are great
numbers of deer, and enough moose and
elk to make it interesting for hunter.
He saw number of herds, one of IT
elk, in the Chamberlain Basin country,
late in the fall. 1t is little trouble to
get deer, he says, during the hunting
season, while out of season they will all
but eat out of ones hand.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
A MILL FOR
DIXIE ROYAL
One of Dixie's Best Properties
To Be Made a Producer
Coming Year.

Two weeks ago the Mining News pub
lished, in a modest way, rumor to the
effect that mill would be erected this
spring on the Dixie Royal property in
the Dixie mining district. This paper
is in position this week to give more
of interest on the subject, and while we
do not wish to fully disregard the
wishes of our informant, Supt. ]. S.
Danforth, by making positive state
ments, it can be said that new mill
for the Dixie Royal is one of the strong
probabilities for that district the com
ing season.
Mr.. Danforth was in Elk City over
night last Saturday while enroute to
Lewiston, Spokane and other central
points. To the Mining News he stated
that full control of the affairs of his
company had been left in his hands,
"While am out this time shall visit
the headquarters of machinery firms,
machine shops, banking houses, etc., F"
said Mr.. Danfortb, land I expect to
place an order for a saw mill. The saw
mill will have capacity of 5000 feet a
day, and we want it on the ground at
an early date, so that az little time as
possible will be lost in getting the
timber and lumber in shape that will be
used on the property the coming year.
The Dixie Royal property consists OF
seven placer and five quartz claims, Il
known as the Reesor property, and is
on Crooked creek, three miles below
Dixie and near the well-known Penn
Dixie property, managed by w. L.
Sendker.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
New Zealand Mockins BIRDS.

The Poe honey eater Is one Of the
commonest and at the same time hand
somest of the New Zealand birds. The
neck is ornamented with frill Of curly
feathers Of greenish color with white
centers, and the throat Is adorned with
d tuft of white feathers, which has
gained for it the popular name Of par
son bird" an appellation appropriate
not only because Of this decoration, but
because of the resemblance Of Its Pc
culiar attitudes when singing to the
gesticulations INDUCED In by exubers
ant lecturers when wishing to drive
home their points. The bird is an ex-
cellent mimic and can be taught to re-
peat short sentences with extraordina-
ry clearness and also to whistle short
songs quite as well as parrot
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

Queen Elizabeth had Flemish por-
ter who was over eight feet high and
of great strength, and he was an ex-
tremely good natured man. Whenever
he met any one who was abnormally
tall he used to patronize him In a
friendly sort Of way, and on one occa-
sion when he met at an inn two SOL
tiers who were over six feet In height
he said, "Come under my arms, my lit
tie fellows" And, taking them up, he
walked down the room with them un-
der his arms as II they had been chill
tiren. much to their disgust.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
More Tunnel for Columbia.

Charley Svenson and j. L. c. McCaf-
frey, who, with George v. Harrington,
of Lewiston, own the Columbia claim on
American river, have started tunnel
on 12-foot ledge that is parallel to
the Buster ledge, and is traceable on
the surface for distance of 600 feet.
The old cabin has been remodeled, and
the program is to carry on development
work until April 1st
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Copper King Pleoses owners.

Report comes from the Copper King
that T. R. Pittock is well pleased with
the showing that has been made on the
property from the development work
now being done. Mr.. Pittock is super
intending the work and force of five
men is employed. This property is
owned by Mr.. Pittock and Portland
parties. 1t is on Red river a short dist
ance above the Snowstorm. and in the
district of the American Eagle, Blue
Ribbon and Schuyler Simmons Hope
property in which rich vein of ore was
opened up short time ago.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Cold Point Mill Working Again.

After being idle for two weeks on ac-
count of the water freezing, milling
work was resumed on the Gold Point on
Red river Wednesday of this week. No
ore will be taken at this time from the
rich lead that was discovered farther up
the hill last week, but the operators are
confining their work to the ore in the
shaft near the mill. A drift will be run
from this shaft under the Elk City Oro-
grande road. Good ore is Being taken
from the shaft.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

J. W. Bringolf, the well-known
mining man in the Buffalo Hump
district, passed through Elk City
last Saturday on his way to Met
alline, Washington, where he is
interested in mining property.
Speaking of the prospect for a
good year in the Hump district,
Mr.. Bringolf indicated that he is
one of those rare individuals in
the mining business who doesn't
believe in much hurrah until he
sees things. But he couldn't
entirely suppress the feeling of
confidence he has for the district
this year.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Free Gold in Union Group.

Andrew .Prader and Alexander Zim-
norman of Spokane, who have been do
ing assessment work on the Union
group of claims, three miles from the
American Eagle, have finished and left
Wednesday for their homes. Mr..
Prader reports good ore, in which free
gold is visible to the naked eye, was
encountered 80 feet in the drift from
the lower tunnel. The property is
owned by the mammoth Great Eastern
Mining Co., of which C. E. Monteith of
Lewiston is president.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Now Hedges Mining Co. Ltd.

Lewiston Tribune: Articles of incor-
poration were filed with the auditor
for the Hedges Gold Mining company
limited. The principal stockholders in
the company are P. P. Hedges, Judge
Gordon and J. o. Bender. The com
pany succeeds the old Missouri & Idaho
Mining company and its properties are
located about ten miles from the Hogan
property in the Orogrande district.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
MINING NEWS IN BRIEF
FROM NEARBY DISTRICTS
BRING IN THE SAMPLES.

AS has been stated in the Mining
News before, it is the desire of the
committee to get the samples of ore
wanted by the Verbeke-DeKeyser
company ready for shipping at an
early date.
The success or failure of the under
taking may depend upon the time
you take. to prepare your samples.
Several property owners have
brought in samples, but the number
is small in comparison to the number
of property owners in the district.
Prepare two samples, of the low
est and of the average grade ore. A
description of the property number
of claims, amount and character of
work done and statement of location
of property should accompany the
samples.
Leave samples at office of Mining
News.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
willing to obliee-

Uncle to little Bertie, aged five, who
Is being taken Off to bed)-Good night,
Dertie. OF course you always remem-
Der your aunts and uncles In your
prayers? Bertie-Oh. yes, Uncle Felix!
Shall I tell you what I say7 say,
''God bless Aunty Kitty and make her
thin, and God bless Uncle james and
make him fat, and God bless Uncle
Felix and''-whlch do You want to be-
Tat or IL Punch.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

WILL BOOST
Business Men Ask Legislature
To Aid in Improving Elk
City-Stites Road.

Grangeville, Jan. 26-Special to Min
ing News-At the meeting Of the
Grangeville Get-Together and CONNER
cial clubs at the armory, last night, the
following resolution was adopted.
Whereas, bill has been introduced
in the Idaho legislature by our repre-
sentative, Hon. James Surridge, asking
for an appropriation of $4,000 for the
Improvement and maintenance of the
present wagon road from Sites to Elk
City, and pledging the subscription of a
like amount by the people of Idaho
county, and whereas we fully realize
the Importance of the same, and are in
full accord with our representative in
his efforts, we hereby indorse his action
in the matter, and earnestly petition
bur legislature that the said appropria-
ton be granted.
Mr.. Parsons Explains.
The Mining News has received from
Mr.. C. A. Parsons the following letter:
GRANGEvILLE, January %, 1907.
EDITOR ELK CITY MINING News.
Mr.. EDIToR-I write in apology to
the Elk City district for my seeming
''use of the hammer" The interview
printed by the Lewiston Tribune of a
recent date read in such a manner as to
be misleadingly construed. had been
informed at Sites that the condition of
the road after the storm was in the
state as was reported to have de-
scribed them, and that Mr.. Pettibone
had at that writing twelve men at work
clearing it in order to get the mails
through.
1t was from standpoint of sympathy
for Mr.. Pettibone in that misfortune to
his own personal interest l spoke OF 1T,
and would be sorry, indeed, to have il
construed as a knock against the gen.
eral interests of Elk City district, as
haye as much interest and as friendly
feelings for and in the district as the
average man among you.
Trusting you will place this article te
your advantage, am,
Yours sincerely,
C. A. PARSONS.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Hotel Arrivals.

Parr Hotel Mrs. w. H. Benedict and
son, Spokane; Nick Bowman, Sites;
George c. Peck, City; John Nassau,
Gold Dove; ]. S. Danforth. Dixie;
Charley Booi, Dixie; W. A. Lister,
Clearwater; T. A. Lister, Clearwater;
Claude Robbins, Clearwater; Thomas
Macarthur, Deadwood; Andrew ~Prader,
Spokane; Alexander Zimmerman, Spo-
kane; Ralph Middleton, American Eagle;
Jack Henniger, Gold Dove; Mr.. and
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

Owing to a heavy snow storm
on the Salmon river divide Thurs
day the Dixie stage did not ar
rive in Elk that night. D. A.
Higdon left here Friday morning
with the mail.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Hotel Arrivals.

Elk Hotel. w. Bringolf, Concord;
]. P. Reaves, Concord; Finis Ogle, City;
j. H. Lamb, Sites; John Turner, Clear
water; P H. Leach, -Four Mile; F. J..
Helwick, 0rogrande; c. E. Skogler,
Wise Birds; Joseph A. Coverly, Shows
storm.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

Oysters

Oysters in any style, by the
dozen or by the can, at Heath's
lunch room.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02
Plenty Of Money for Development
More Essential Than Rich Ore.
A CAUSE OF FAILURE
Experience Proves Many Good Prop
critics Fail for Want of Funds.

The disclosures made by the
Keweenaw Copper company in
it's Medora workings in Kewanaw
county, Michigan, where old
shafts, sunk probably 40 years
ago, have been cleaned out and
found to contain excellent copper
values in the bottom, have set
people wondering why old prop
critics were thus discontinued
when their prospects seemed the
brightest. Yet there is a consist
ent explanation, says Chicago
Mining World. insufficient mi
tial capital was probably the most
common cause. A modest
amount to begin work on was
$4,000 40 years ago, while as
much as $4,000 in the treasury
was probably more often the rule
than the exception. If profits
actual profits were not in sight
after that amount was expended
it was next to impossible to raise
more money unless exceptionally
strong backing was found.
Some of these properties made
fine showings of copper in their
developments nearly 40 years
ago, but they were then in the
wilderness and it was expensive
to get at them or to get the rock
out, and consequently the little
money spent fell far short of put
ting them on a paying basis.
Work was therefore stopped, al
though in some instances for
many years afterwards hundreds
of pounds of copper were lying
on the old dumps, and were sur
reptitiously hauled away only in
recent years. This copper some
times came from a lode that was
rich on surface, below which was
a lean streak, but which very
probably is again enriched at
greater depth.
1t is very probable that if the
history could be found, a similar
condition might be proved in re-
gard to the Medora, which the
Keweenaw is now developing SO
satisfactorily. One shaft was
put down to a depth of 60 feet,
another to 140 feet, two others to
less than 100 feet each and an
adit was driven about 600 feet.
Good copper was in evidence in
the workings then, because it is
found there today, sticking out
of the old drifts, and the only
logical conclusion is that the work
was stopped because the money
. was exhausted surely it was not
because the showing was not
good enough.
The stockholders were probably
eastern people, and after the linn
tied amount of money necessary
to do the work enumerated had
been spent and they did not see
copper going to the smelter and
money coming in. they looked
upon the successful development
of the property as vain hope.
A very modern instance, much
like the oldtime conditions is to
be found in the Bohemian, also in
Keweenaw county. This was an
: attempt to develop virgin ground
(Continued on pass 81
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

Mrs. c. N. Whipple is assisting
at Elk hotel during the illness of
Mrs. L. A. Strong.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-02-02

The disclosures made by the
Keweenaw Copper company in
it's Medora workings in Kewanaw
county, Michigan, where old
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
O. r. g. N. Man Here,

A. A. Moore, special representa-
tive from the traffic department. OF
the 0. r. & N, was in the city the
first of the week. Mr.. Moore took
q team from here and drove over
the right OF way of the road build
ing into GraDgeville which is being
built under certain agreement by
the N. P. and which lie to he used
jointly by the two roads. It ia
understood the o. R. & N. is some.
what dissatisfied over the slowness
OF the work and Mr.. Moore was
sent here by his company to dis.
cover just why it has not been COM
pleted this fall. 1t has been hint.
ed on several occasions by those
who know that the Grangeville ex-
tension is being held back until the
town of Vollmer is doomed, which
may be true.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
Announcement.

]. G. Thompson, the photo.
grapher, will remain until Octobe,
y. He had to delay his departure
owing to his inability to finish up
the large amount Of work he ha,
taken in the past few days. This
is the best kind Of a recommend.
alton as to his work which speaks
for itself. A special rate on photo
graphs for fair time, beginning
September Goth and ending October
9TH will be made "a follows: Cab
met photos, $500 dozen, large
cabinet photos, $3.50 a dozen,
large french panels which were
"a. 90 and SIS. 90 now SO. so a dozen.
Work guaranteed to give periec
satisfaction. All work finished
within a week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
Idaho County Fair
October l.2.3.4, l9O1

oFENIEAA TNLlVAIOVA0
offered
Restrictions and Rules Of the Association
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
Personal nentiOn

Fire Insurance. Brown & Reed.
Pfster is coming. See page 3.
What Grangeville says. See
page 3.
L. F. Horning of Tolo called
while in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland of Roose.
welt are in town this week.
Glenn Hanna has accepted posi-.
ton with the Burt L Crosby Co.
Miss Denny, OF Salem. Indiana,
10 q guest at the l. G. Hattabaugh
baugh home this week.
Miss Lota Spedden, a senior in
the Washington State College, left
for Pullman Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hawley, OF
Salmon river, were in Grangeville
trading the first OF the week.
Anyone having rooms for rent
during the fair will please leave
word with Secretary Hattabaugh.
s. Winchester, who has been ont
from Florence on business for the
past week, returned Wednesday
morning.
Charles Thompson. who has
charge of the placer property of
Mat Gilbert's down on the Clear
water, is in town this week.
Messrs. Frank Richards and Otto
Almen left this week for Pullman,
where they will enter the state
college for another years work.
Miss Mary Monlux another mem.
Der of the Grangeville student body
has taken up residence at Pull.
man for the coming term OF college.
w. N. Knox will preach at the
Won Bargen school house Gin
school district number 81 next
Sunday, Sept. 29th, at 2:3O p. m.
L. G. Chadwick has received his
commission from the Governor a.
notary public and hereafter will be
prepared to perform the duties Of
that Office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
Items of Interest to
Grangeville and Vi
entity.
Money to loan. Geo. M. Reed
Pfister is coming. See page 3.

Money to loan. Geo. M. Reed.
Pfister is coming. See page 3.
What Grangeville says. See
page 3.
Edwin Nelson came up from the
Little Salmon the first of the week
with herd of 800 head Of cattle
that he had disposed Of to Spo-
kane buyer.
Those who have furnished rooms
to rent during the fair will kindly
notify Secretary Hattabaugh, who
is looking after the accommodation
of fair visitors.
Harry Dobbner returned Mon
day from Spokane where he has
been taxing q course in cutting with
one Of the leaders in that speciality
Of the tailor's art.
Arthur Batque of Spokane is
here for a short visit with the Mon
lux family at the conclusion OF
which he will leave for Pullman to
attend college the coming year.
The finest selection of postcards
in the city at Thompson's photo
gallery, located next door to City
Drug Store. Remember, not here
after Oct. 7. Gallery open Sundays
and week days.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Reese Hatta.
baugh have gone to Lewiston and
Moscow for several days, Atty.
Hattabaugh having some legal
matters to look after and his wife
to spend the time with friends.
r. E. Lockwood, formerly of
Weiser and a we'll known news
paper man Of the Gem state, made
the Free Press pleasant call while
in the city Tuesday. Mr.. Lock-
wood will act rs managing editor
OF the Dubois magazine.
Otto Cowling left the FIRST of the
week for Pullman. Washington,
where he will take q course in civil
engineering. Otto is another one
Of last years graduating class who
is bound to make himself credit
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26

Furnished rooms at the Hotel
Revere, 25 and 80 cents. l4tf
Wanted-A quantity Of clean,
cotton rags at this office at once.
Wanted-To rent furnished
house. Enquire at this Office. 16tf
Board and lodging. Enquire Of
Mrs. E. Monlux. opposite Idaho
Yard. 17-l8*
Lost Gold bead necklace. Leave
at Crosby's store and receive re-
ward. 1917
Andrew Cranstrom, the tailor
has moved to the room next to
Armory Hall. 14-18
Will exchange apples for wheat,
oats or barley. Sack for sack. L.
F. Horning, Tolo. 17-19*
Ask leading real estate firms for
list Of lands and prices on farms
owned by Craig L. Spencer. soft
Closing out all dry goods and
notions. Call and get dress pat
tern for half price. Pfeufer. 16tf
Wall paper 1Oc per double roll,
at the paint shop on Meadow St,
near Vollmer & Scott's. A. w.
Robinson. 16.19*
Insure in the State Mutual Fire
Insurance Company Of Moscow, .
strong home company, and save
money. L. G. Chadwick, Agent.
TT
Some Of the best bargains on
Camas Prairie are found in the
list Of lands owned by Craig L.
Spencer. Enquire Of the leading
real estate firms. 5Otf
The ladies OF the Methodist
church will serve dinner and sup.
per the third day Of the fair, Thurs
day, October 3rd, at the Revere
hotel on Main street.
Paints mixed to order from Min.
nesots linseed oil and Collier leads.
Brushes loaned. At the paint shop
on Meadow St., near Vollmer &
Scott's. A. w. Robinson. 16-19*
Leave your orders at the Big
Buffalo Cash Store for windows,
doors, paints, oils, nails, shingles,
shelf hardware, door locks and
butts. We have the lowest prices.
Don't be afraid to give Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy to your
children. 1t contains no opium or
other harmful drug. 1t always
cures. For sale by J. J. Pulse.
Bartlett pears will soon be ripe.
Place your order now. Fall and
winter apples and prunes. Goods
sold at orchard or delivered. Fine
fruit and low prices. ]. F. Jenny,
Cottonwood, Idaho. 1919
Call at the Big Buffalo Cash
Store and see the leather that we
use in making up our hand made
harness. 1t is far superior to any
used by our competitors. Do not
compare Mr.. Markham's hand.
made harness with any factory or
machine made harness, as they
are not to be classed or even com
pared with hand made. You
save at least 30 per cent by buy.
ing hand made harness. They
will wear just twice as long and
only cost you trifle more. Try
just one set and see for yourself.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-09-26
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that there
will be meeting of the members
of the First Presbyterian church
OF Grangeville at the church in
Grangeville. Idaho, on October Is,
1907, at 1880 O'Clock p. M, for the
purpose OF authorizing q mortgage
upon lots 10, IL and IL, in Block
D. Sherwin's addition to Grange
vile, Idaho, for the purch ace price
OF the manse property.
Dated Sept. %, 1907.
J. l. Overman, Chairman.
Attest: F. S. Rice, Secretary.
(Seal) 1919