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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
is GETTING At ORE
ROCKFORD TUNNEL is CUTTING ORE
BODIES THAT ASSAY.
MAKING MINES At 4 GOOD Depth
BANNER CONSOLIDATED MINES CON-
PANY TO NAVE CITY OFFICE.

Manager Nye encountered a small vein
in the Rockford tunnel the fore part IF
this week, and a sample of ,h4 str ak
gave assay returns OF 4 ozs. gold and .
ozs. silver. or a value of fS4,I4 per ton.
The vein is believed 20 be the Dovey, but
this will not be determined until some
drifting has been done on the lode.
The drift on the Magalona vein which
is believed to be the eastern extension of
the Gum Tree Freeland vein, has been
extended westward about 700 feet, pass
ing through an ore shoot several hundred
feet in length. For short distance the
vein matter did not carry encouraging
values, but this week several wen-min-
eralized streaks have been opened. giving
evidence of the near approach of another
shoot. Assays from the heading showed
2.4o ozs. gold, 3 SO uzs. silver. and 4.S
per cent. copper, a gross value of 500 per
ton. Another sample showed I.4o ozs.
gold and SO ozs silver. gross value of
$40 per ton.
The Banner Consolidated Mines CONF
pany mas SeCurtu q d room III tHe Elllott
building which will be furnished
for use as the company's Office in this
city. The room is located directly over
the stairway facing on Miner street, and
is one of the most desirable office loca-
tons in the city. The apartment will be
hand sonely furnished and used as the
down town head quarters of the supcrin
tendent The oper atoms of the company
have assumed such proportions that an
Office has become imperative, as the ac-
counts of a company employing a large
force of men cannot properly be kept
without an office and conveniences
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

sam d. Adler. as trustee, has filed
sui in the district court asking for
judgement against the Foxhall Mining
company for $4,000 The complaint
alleges that Louis Becker. president of
the company issued 100 bonds of July
IS. 1904, having a face value of
f2so each. The bonds were to draw
interest at 6per cent, but upon the
payment falling due on December /.
1926 the company then, has since,
it is alleged, ignored all demands for the
interest The Foxhall Mining company
owns a group OF good claims on Seaton
mountain, which have produced con-
side raSle ore in years rast
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Mrs. Zane Entertains at High Five

Mrs Jay Kane entertained on two diff
lerent occasions this week at her resi-
dence in Sunnyside. The first gathering
was on the afternoon of the 10th, the
following composing the party: Mes
danes Tomlinson, O'Rourke, ST after,
Wood, White, Dory. Jones, Reed, Long,
Adams and baby. Cousins and son, Peter
son, Walters and son, Behr and twins,
coe, and the Misses O'Rourke. Mrs.
Coe carried off first prize, Mrs Walters
second. Refreshments were served.
Those present at the second function,
which was given on the 22d, were Mes
danes Watson, Wallace, Loder, BOYD,
Richardson, Brown, Kennedy. Phillips.
Esmond, DeGroff, Waldo, Misses Mae
Oliver, Eva Cameron and Lena Rowling.
Mrs. Loder secured first prize, Mrs. Es.
mond second. Refreshments
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Mysterious Explosions.

At Io:45 O'Clock last Monday night the
entire population of this city was startled
by terrific explosion, which was quickly
followed by number of others. Build
ings rocked on their foundations, win
dows rated, valuable cut glass ana
china in some of the uptown residences
were shattered. the whole combining to
bring out hundreds to inquire. The
creates, force of the detona,ions centered
in the business and uptown section Of the
city. The first explosion led many to
fear that another dyn mite horror had
been added to the already too long list of
the mining sections of the Rockies. This
fear was not lessened by the succeeding
shocks end in numerous instances, we
are Informed, families that had loved
ones working night shift arose from their
beds and dwelt in anxious suspense until
their return in the morning.
Meanwh the officers of the law were
not idle. Chief of Police O'Rourke, who
always retires at bedtime. was happily
dreaming of corraling desperate crimi
threw him out upon the floor. As usual,
he landed upon his feet and in a trice
was dressed and on his way to the city.
his steps quickened by deafening explo-
sions and lurid flashes from the heights
which command the city, like unto
an invasion of San Francisco Japs. Truly
it was a time that tried mems soles. Ar
irving at Noxon & Woods livery barn,
he promptly offered a reward of $500
for information that would lead to the
arrest and conviction of the party or par
ties who had thus thoughtlessly or other
wise, and in direct violation of a living
ordinance, disturbed his and others
slumbers. This, in conjunction with his
and Night Watch Mitchelrs efforts, aided
by a small army of deputies, led to
concerted stormipg of the different
heights. but beyond seeing few shadowy
forms speeding for tall timber the search
was fruitless.
Seriously Considered, ard notwith-
that many disturbed by the ex-
plosious rightly guessed that they were
the work Of thoughtless jokers, grave
offense had been committed, one that
possibly might have led to deplorable
consequences to life and property. There
is considerable sick ness in the city, some
we're on that night lowering on the Dor.
ders Of eternity, weak and tinid ones are
always with ns. 1t behoovee every citi-
zen, therefore, to keep the peace and re-
Frain from pranks that are liable to
harm his ueighbors.
Up to this writing the authors of the
disturbance are unknown. The officers
have jealousy sleuthed for them, but
without avail, and it now looks as if an.
other dark but bloodless mystery has
been added to Clear Creeks annals.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The annual ball given by the Red Men
on Washington's birthday for the benefit
Of the charity fund of the organization,
was held at the opera house last evening
and in every way was a big success. The
music was simply grand, according to
the girls, and was furnished by . Denver
orchestra. The attendance was large aud
during part of the time dancing was
difficult unless a partner was secured
who was familiar with the art Of avoiding
collisions. A neat sum of money was
realized, which will be devoted to char.
liable purposes by the lodge committee,
regardless of the afiliation of the bene'
6ciaries with the Red Mems fraternity
or its auxiliary org auization. The mem
bers worked hard to make . success
of the affair and are entitled to great
credit.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

District Attorney J. w. B. Smith went
to Denver Thursday to secure from
Governor Buchtel, requisition papers for
the return to this county of Charles
. Cobb and W. B. Strickland who are now
Dunder arrest in Albuquerque, N. M.
The men are charged with assault upon
Yee Hi q Chinese at Georgetown on
the night of January 10, and robbing
him Of $I75.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Next Tuesday MIR. and Mrs. John
Owen expect to leave Idaho Springs on a
months pleasure trip, the itinerary of
which includes visit to Mr.. Owens old
home in Mississippi, New Orleans and
Havana, Cuba. Mr.. Owen has earned
an extended vacation, having for a long
time devoted himself to his various min
ing interests, with considerable atten-
ton to the detail of operation. He has
arranged to leave matters in the hands
OF competent men during his absence.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Senator Roberts went TO Silver Plume
Thursday morning to attend to business
matters in connection with his .arge in
terests in that camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. Chas. NJ. DeCamp accompanied
her husband upon his return from Den
yer Wedndsday, to attend the Shriner' s
bali at the opera house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Misses Harrington and Davies were
Denver passengers on the Thursday af
ternoon train for Denver
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. J. J. Sherwin spent the fore part
of the week in Denver, returning on the
Wednesday .. M. train.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

I. M. Roberts departed Thursday for
Boulder to attend special meeting of a
fraternity of limited membership.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

John p. Gunstrom departed Thursday
morning for Texas, where he expects tt
remain for some little time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Rev. F. w. Whitman after a brie
visit with friends here, returned to Den
yer this morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. Chas. Brandstetter and Mrs. D.
Macdonald went to Silver Plume yester-
day morning to participate in an enter
talnment given by the Red Men.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Miss Olive Filteau returned Thursday
evening from several days visit with
friends in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

City Attorney COLON and wife re-
turned Thursday morning after an alb
seuce of several days in the capital city
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

City Marshal J. J. O'Rourke va.
called to Denver ON official busines.
Tuesday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

G. II. Alexander of the Club hotel de
parted Thursday morning for Chicago
expecting to be absent about ten days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Fred. Comstock was visitor in the
valley the fore part of the week, where
he went to look at some Angora goats.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

John T. Mallalieu was called to
Denver Wednesday where he attended to
important business between trains.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Congressman Haggott was in town the
fore part of the week attending to i'm
poitart business matters.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs William Woodward vent to the
Queen CITY Thursday afternoon for brief
visit with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Robert Ullery departed for Denver
yesterday morning on strictly business
mission.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Albert r. Comstock OF the Almaden
Mines company, arrived Thursday morn
ing from Denver, on his way to the com
pauy's mine's on Fall river.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

DR.. George Atchesou and DR.. John
Atchesop were in Denver the first of the
week to attend the funeral services and
burial of their nephew.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mike Moscript was suddenly called to
Denver Thursday afternoon, having
barely time to catch the Denver limited
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Manager c. T. England, of the prize
fighter properties, came up from Denver
Thursday morning on his regular visit
to the mines.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

David Ellis returned yesterday after
a couple of weeks visit in the east where
he conferred with his directors and
associates in the several mines in which
he is interested
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Ex-State Treasurer ]. A. Holmberg and
wife came up from the capital city
Wednesday evening TO attend the ball
given by the Shriners.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mr. Fred Comstock was a visitor in
the valley this week where he purchased
some land.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

DR.. w. T Cain and Dr. G. w. McClan-
ahan went to the capital city via the
Thursday afternoon flyer, for the purpose
of looking over the recent improvements
in surgical instruments
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Geo. K. Kimball was in Denver and
Golden Tuesday and Wednesday on q
brief business visit
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

President w. p. DanIals of the Big
Five came up from Denver on Thursday
evening to note progress of the mining
operations in and the driving of the Cen
tral tunnel
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

IL. A. Riedel, of the Banner Consoli
dated Mines company, came up from
Denver yesterday morning for a shor,
visit to the Rock ford tunnel
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Jimmy Noone of Georgetown was con
spicuous in business circles here Wedues-
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Geo. II. Curnow, A. G. James and J..
Finleon went to the metropolis Thursday
morning to meet an important engage
meut.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The Idaho Springs Athletic Associa-
ton, which is the legal cognomen of the
"Pikers' Roost" aggregation Of epicurean
gourmauds, last evening through its Off
GERS, secured two-years' lease on the
Black property, on the northwest corner
of Sixteenth avenue and Colorado street,
and will take possession on March D..
The arrangement Of the building and its
location make it particularly desirable
place for a gentlemen's club.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

mining business the fore part of this
week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mayor George Riley departed last
Saturday for months visit in the south
including Galveston and Mexico city.
His honor has not been enjoying the
best of health for months past and it is
hoped that his present journey will prove
beneficial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Judge Rice, Imperial potentate of FL
Jebel Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Denver,
accompanied by his wife came up We'd
nesday afternoon to attend the social
function of the local Shriners at the
opera house
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Sam. Marchington, wife and grand
daughter are spending the week in Den
yer, while Mr.. Marchington is deciding
upon which direction they shall go for a
winter Journey
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. y. W. Lowell were in
Denver the fore part of the week. and
came home Wednesday evening accom-.
panied by Mrs. W. B. Preston, of Denver
who will remain several days az their
guest.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Geo. w. DeGroff. who was injured in
couple of times this week consulting q
specialist. who has partially restored his
hearing.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The Crown Point and Virginia mine is
now looking better and is producing a
larger tonnage of better ore than at any
time in its history according to state.
ment made yesterday by one closely
connected with the property. A force of
20 men is employed, including tram.
ners, J ore sorters and ? engineers, and
the balance; ~ miners are employed in
breaking down ore IN the stope in the
$50 foot level east. The vein in the
stope is from to IA feet wide and is
about equally divided, one-third being
of a milling grade, one third second
class and one third first class smelling
ore. In the mine ore bins there are stored
awaiting shipment, in excess of 200
tons of first and second ore. The mill
ing product is shipped to the
Wilkie mill as fast as it is raised to the
surface.
Not being able to trace the whereabout
OF a streak showing in the end of the
big stope, shot was put into the foot
wall this week which disclosed IL to IS
inches of solid ore. As a matter of fact
neither of the walls have been satisfacto
riliy located in the Crown Point vein As
vet
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

The Ladies Aid Society of the Sunny
side Lutheran church will hold An after
noon and evening coffee social at the in
vitation of Mrs. John B. Anderson mex,
Thursday Feb. 2S in the social rooms Of
the church All are invited.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. A. G. James departed this morning
for Kansas, where she was called by the
serious illness of her mother. Mr.. James
accompanied her as far as Limon and
will return this evening
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

An element of diversion was afforded
the bystanders at the depot Tuesday after
noon when popular bartender of this
city attempted to collect bad account
by force. The debtor appeared to be re-
luctant about parting with his cash and
was boarding the Denver bound train but
was moved to reconsider and remain in
the vicinity through the action of the
collector.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. John Owen entertained a large
party or young folks yesterday after.
noon in honor Of her grandson, Marvin
Owen, who celebrated his eighth birth
day, and at the same time Washington e
birthday. The decorations we're patriotic,
consisting of numerous flags and a pro-
fusion of national colors. The young
people enjoyed themselves with games,
and did Justice to the refreshments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Word was received this week of the
death at Cordele, Georgia. on the
18th inst, of Mrs. Elizabeth Rob.
erts, mother of W. W. Blatchford and
Mrs. J. M. Brown, of this city. Inter
was born August S, 1914, and was there
fore in her o3d year
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Col. J. NJ. Thexton returned the mid
die of the week from Montezuma, in
Summit county, where he examined the
concentrating mill to be overhauled and
enlarged for W. S. Leebrick. The Colo
pel reports much snow in that section.
He is now drafting the plans for the
mill, which will have capacity of 100
tons daily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

A recent shipment of two carloads OF
West Phillips ore to the Newton mill OF
this city returned 50 per cent. lead, 80
ozs. silver and .o6 ozs. gold to the ton.
The property is located at Silver Plume.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Walter S. Hobbs, of Alice. will leave
for Denver this afternoon, where he will
confer with the state superintendent of
schools IN regard to the erection Of a new
school house In Alice camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
Knowles Takes Another Contract,

S. A. Knowles has TAX en- contract for
driving a lateral east from the Newhouse
tunnel on the Great Mammoth vein,
owned by the Gauntlet Gold Mining
company, and work was started on Mon
day morning of this week. The contract
is for 900 feet, and in case the showing
Is encouraging, it is likely that further
contracts will be let by the company.
The Great Mammoth claim is one of
the Oldest patented claims on Quartz
hill and is SO named because of its being
such big strong vein. The surface
workings have produced generously,
much of the material being of low
smelling or milling grade. althoug h
some high grade ore has been en-
countered from time to time.
The North claim, which is the west
ern continuation of the Great Mammoth,
and the Scandia which crosses the latter
are developed by $50 foot and 8oo-foot
shafts respectively. The latter has pro.
duced large quantities of good grade ore,
but both properties have been idle for
the past two years. The property ,s
owned by the Price heirs. of which R.
Price of this city, is the local repre-
sentative. Negotiations are now under
way with owners of the property lying
to the west of North Scandia claims who
desire a perpetual right of-way through
the claims from the Newhouse tunnel
in consideration of driving the lateral.
These parties have also made overtures
for bond and lease or option on the
claims and it is likely that should a rea.
sonable offer be made it will be accepted
by the Price estate, which has owned the
claims for the past twenty years. In
case the North and Scandia are taken
over by these people the work of driv
ing westward on the big vein will be
started in the near future.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

George Light has filed suit in the
county court asking divorce from his
wife, Margaret Williamton Light, to
whom he was married on October 40,
1905. The complaint alleges that his
spouse left him on August 73, 1906, and
that he shortly thereafter learned that
she had been guilty of infdelity. The
woman is said to be living in Denver in
the redlight district.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23
TO MINE ON ALPS
THE MILLER EsPERANcE MINING AND
MILLING COMPANY FORMED.
WILL OPERATE MILLER PROPERTIES
UPON WHICH THE LATE OWNER
LAsoREo FOR 20 YEARS.

Incorporation papers have been filed
with the proper state and county officers,
organizing the Miller Esperance Mining
and Milling company. with a capital
stock Of fIoo, 900, shares of the par value
of s. each. The incorporators are.
W. G. Arkills, +. L, Regennitter, c.
J Spessard and W. o. Nichols. The
principal Office will be maintained in
Idaho Springs. The company is a close
corporation and is formed for the pur-
pose of taking over the Miller tunnel
and a group of FIVE claims near the
Lsmartine on Alps mountain.
The property was owned by the late
c. L. Miller and number of associates
and the corporation was formed particu-
larilly to make an equipment division
Miller. The latter had spent the great
er part Of the last twenty years in de-
veloping the property, but of late years
interested number of business men Of
of Cleveland, Ohio. to assist him in
carrying out the work.
The claims in thegroup include the Es
perance, Floodtide. Miller, Howard and
Ariadne, claims. all of which are paten-
ted. The development work consists
of an adit which has been driven I,I5o
feet or the vein. starting near the west
end line of the Ariadne and into the
Miller claim. The breast OF the adit is
about 500 feet vertically beneath the
surface of the mountain. stope 10
feet in length has been opened back
about 100 feet from the breast and
there is a good showing Of ore opened
at this point. Mill shipments have
yielded returns IN the neighborhood of
SIS per ton. The streak showing in
the back ru from a knife blade to
four inches in width, and if closely
sorted the ore would be a high grade
product. 1t is similar in character to
the Lamartine mine ore, aud that OBJ
taiped in the Alpine property, the
shaft of which is located 1900 feet
west of the present breast of the
adit.
A small fcrce Of men is employed and
the operations are under the direction
of W. G. Arkills the we'll known mining
engineer and assayer Of this city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

1t Is reported that the Salvation Army
contingent of this city will soon go over
to Idaho Springs to establish a corps at
that fashionable watering place. Evil
IDENTIFY they see the need of it there,
more 80 than in this city. 1t is hoped
the Army will convert some of the pews-
paper brethren of our sister city, 20 that
in the future they may have more re.
ligious ecruples regarding the publish
ing Of Cilpin county news under the
heading of Idaho Springs district mining
notes.-Register Call.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-02-23

Mrs. Fred Thero, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Hunter, came up from
Denver last Sunday for days visit with
the old man in this city, and it goes
without saying that Fred showed his
guests a great time. Mr.. Hunter is an
old time conductor on the Union Pacific.
Prof. NJ. c. Potter was In Denver be-
tween trains Wednesday. during which
he engaged to deliver . series of lee
lures before the Denver institute the
coming summer. The selection of Prof
Potter for this assignment is . recogni-
ton of his ability and it also carries with
it sufficient remuneration to cover all ex-
penses.