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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-10

my good wife told me about it, l was
reminded of an occurrence shall
never forget, but was reminded of it
in a new light A number of years
ago. when I was a senior in the Uni
versity of Indiana, the honor and
pleasure of introducing Col. Bryan to
the student body upon the occasion
of one of his lectures fell to my lot.
At that time was working my way
not in an automobile. but by gather
ing up laundry and selling magazines
and papers that l might make
good. I was not burdened with
frock coat as many college students
are, such as would have been appro-
pirate for so dignified an occasion.
I therefore did the next best thing
l borrowed a coat for the evening and
as was afterwards told did the hon
oTs remarkably well. Little did
then think that the time would ever
come when | would again honor my
self, this time by having the distin-
guished Commoner wear my coat. es-
pecially away down here in the great
est part of the greatest state in this,
the greatest country on earth.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-10
FARMER BRYAN
BORROWS A COAT.
Not Working Toys as Reported,
HOwever-Frue Story Brings Out
Coincidence la Prominent Valley
Mans Life.

A circumstance occurred within
the last few days that illustrates the
wonderful effect of the vigorous and
bealthful Rio Grande Valley atmOs-
phere As soon as a man comes into
this valley it seems the spirit moves
him to put on his old clothes and
cheerfully join the masses who take
such delight in tiiiing and irrigating
the soil AS the story goes, when
Col. Bryan struck the valley this
week he could not refrain from get
ting on old toys and assisting in
planting a crop, feeling full well that
he could plant the crop and get re-
suits in the week or ten days that he
was to be here. Not having the nee
essary field clothes in his carpet bag,
he showed his democratic spirit by
borrowing the proper outfit from one
of the prominent citizens of the Val
ley. In this outfit he went forth,
looking the part of ''the man with the
hoe, to SOW and plant and practical
ly demonstrate the virtues of this
great soil 1t Is said that it is his
intention to plant crop of truck
with the hope that he will be able to
take part of it back with him to the
yet chilly North.
Mr.. L. A. Smart. the genial and
hustling manager of the LaDonna
Land Syndicate at Donna. is the gen.
tleman from whom Col Bryan Is said
to have gotten the clothes A Herald
representative happened to run across
Mr. Smart at Donna yesterday, and
asked him about it. The true story
as told by Mr.. Smart did not tally
with the "ole cIo'es" legend. but it
did bring out rather interesting
Renaissance of the Donna gentle
mans career.
'The story has some basis" Mr..
Smart said. but is hardly the way
you put it. Col Bryan did get coat
of me a few days ago. but is not using
it to work in to my knowledge. He
was passing my Office in an automo-
bile and was overtaken by quite a
rain. Not being prepared for SO I'M
expected a shower he came in and
my wife fitted him out with a crav-
enette so that he might proceed in
comfort. | consider it a great honor
to know that the country's greatest
private citizen did find it necessary to
don my coat either for work or in
an emergency And by the way when
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-10
RAILROAD TO KEY WEST.
Great FlagIer Undertaking to BE
Finished Next Winter.

The great Flager railroad which is
being CONSTRUCTED across the Florida
Keys and intervening stretches of the
Gulf Of Mexico, to Key West, is ex-
pected to be finished by next winter.
The Manufacturers Record of April
has the following concerning this
gigantic project:
The Florida East Coast Railway
Co. is requesting bids for three and
one-half miles of steel bridge work
to be placed on concrete piers now
being erected for the final section of
its extension TO Key West. Fla. AS
previously noted, the company, whose
line is now completed as far as
Knights Key. AIS miles south of
Jacksonville, has decided. in complet-
ing the remaining 46 miles to reach
Key West, to build piers and connect
them by steel bridging instead of
making the whole structure of rein
forced cincrete, as was done in the
building if the line between Knights
Key and the mainland in the north.
This will facilitate the work, and will,
it is said. be fully satisfactory. The
chief engineer promises to finish the
road to Key West by February next.
There is a great army of men en-
ployed south of knights Key. and
every effort is being made to put
through the work in the shortest pos
sible time that will permit of sub
stantial construction.
The extension of this road from
the mainland to Key West will be
one of the most substantial pieces of
railroad in the country That part
of the line south of Miami to Knights
Key, which is already in operation, is
practically all rock work The whole
country and the keys, or small islands
are of limestone, and rocks are so
thick that they are used for fences
as in New England. President H NJ.
Flagler of the railroad company has
a 70-acre grape fruit grove in which
1t is said. hole had to be blasted
with dynamite for setting nearly
every tree. Thus the trees were
placed in rock, with little soil about
them, yet they are as thriving as
trees set in the natural soil Build
ing through such a country as this
was necessarily heavy railroad con-
struction. Wherever a cut was made
it went through rock, and the mate
rial blasted out was used for making
entertainments through the mango
swamps, through which other parts
of the line run. Rock acquired by
dredging and eXcavating on each side
of the right of way was also similarly
utilized
The seagoing part of this remark
able railroad is. therefore composed
of rocky right of way balIasted with
limestone wherever there is sufficient
land to build upon, and at points
where the waters of the sea must be
crossed are bridges of concrete and
steel, made in the strongest manner,
carrying the trains 80 feet above high
water mark, an elevation safe against
storms.
While there is a temporary ter
minal at Knights Key, whence steam
ers run to and from Havana the per-
manent terminal of the road will be
at Key West, where extensive facili-
ties will be provided for handling
traffic between the United States and
Cuba. Fast steamers are to be OPP
Grated between Key West and Ha-
vana, distance of 80 miles, making
route of 613 miles between Jack
sonville and Cuba.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-10
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Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
THE CONCRETE MINE.

The Concrete, which was purchas-
Rocky Mountain Bank, by E. s. Moul-
ton, is working nine men at present
This property is on Gunnell hill in
close proximity to the Eureka and
Gold Collar, both of the first class.
The Concrete has an ore similar to
the Eureka, mostly lead, of which
a large quantity of sorted ore is
stacked in the shaft house, from the
looks of which handsome returns
should be made. There is a vein
seven to eight feet wide, and the
very good ore comes from the 600 foot
level in the 300-foot drift west.
The property is very extensively
developed, having shaft 1850 feet
deep and six levels. Regular ship
ments are made. This is one of the
properties that will connect with the
Newhouse tunnel, probably in Feb
ruary.
The ore is shipped to the sampler
W IL oii duu 10 Soou iOi SoV PEI toH
Of both milling and smelling ore. The
property is well equipped with a good
plant Of machinery including an air
compressor for drills.
This is an old-time property be-
ing worked off and on for a period
of twenty-five years. Newell Brothers
made considerable money out of the
mine in the past. The mine has a
record of S1.00O,00O production since
its opening and judging from the pre-
sent outlook Mr.. Moulton is in for a
good slice of that which is handed
to venture into an enterprise of the
kind.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
THE IRooUoIs MINE.

This property is in very good
hands and results are becoming more
and more satisfying. Work had been
prosecuted for some time past at the
bottom of the shaft in the 320-foot
level which ran very good in values
near the shaft. The last couple of
weeks they have penetrated a fine
body of ore in the same level more
than three hundred feet from the
shaft, which the company is drifting
on. the mineral getting better as ad-
vance is made. Some forty feet Of
this work shows remarkably well in
vein more than four feet wide Of
strip of smelling ore besides milling
ore. 1t is all shipping ore. The prop
erty makes fine showing and the
expectations are that 1t will soon be
numbered among the big producers
of very fine grade Of ore. In the
320-foot level they are getting into a
chute of ore and that is improving
with developments and the company
ID uopclul VI udNluS very AouS tuu
valuable body of ore in this chute.
All the levels are looking good and
getting better. indicating that the
property will soon be in a position
for large and continuous output,
meaning that 1t will soon become a
dividend payer Of no mean proper
tions. They have had returns of
$14.00 concentrates, this II kept up,
with large tonnage shipment. would
make the Iroquois a very valuable &C.
qusition. A large amount Of ore had
accumulated in the slopes. and al
together the outlook for the prop
erty is exceptionally good. DR.. G. W..
Poole, Of Danville. ILL.,. is president
of the Iroquois Mining company. and
is very enthusiastic over the condi-
tion Of the mine.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

sought, occurs In smaller quantity in
the portion of the vein where the
uraninite is found. Development has
been carried to depth of but two
hundred feet and about five tons of
uraninite have been produced.
The Kirk mine, which is the next
mine north of the Wood, is owned by
Mr.. L. G. Nesmith The mine en-
ploys four or five men and is work
ed continuously for auriferous pyrite
The uraninite Is saved as pockets OF
1t are found. The occurrence here is
the same as in the Wood mine, but
working has been done on larger
scale and more ore removed.
1T is said to be the custom at
this mine to lock all high-grade uran-
mite, as it is mined, in a room built
In the mine, for safe keeping until
shipment is made, while the lower
grades are hoisted to the surface
and stored in piles There are about
thirty tons of this low-grade on hand
at present. The largest shipment of
hfgh-grade yet made is approximated
at ten tons, valued at from $4,000 to
$4,000 per ton. This lot found a Euro
pean market. The Alps mine, which
Is the next mine north of the Kirk,
is being operated by leasers working
seventeen men, extracting ore from
shoot to the west of the shaft
This ore contains no uraninite, but
some is reported to occur in the al
most undeveloped portion of the
vein east of the shaft-that is near
ly north Of the discoveries in the
Wood and the Kirk.
"The radio-activity of the Gilpin
ore companies compares well with
that from Bohemia. The latter has
been the source of radium products
to date. An equal yield may be ex-
pected from the Colorado ore."
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
WEST NoTAWAY NINE.

During the past year. the West
Notaway mine in Russell district,
has been operated by Poole G Co.,
and since taking hold have taken out
about 600 tons of smelling ore, which
ran from $12 to 500 ton. Very lit
tie mill dirt was shipped. They are
working in the $50 level, and there
is little mill dirt to be found at this
year was taken from the 440-foot
level.
Slater Brothers, of Nevadaville,
have taken lease on a block of
ground on the 44O level and are sink
ing a winze and have splendid
showing. There is two-foot streak
of smelling ore in the winZe which
averages about the same in values
as that taken out of the 440level by
Poole & Co. The winze is only down
ten feet. AS soon as the water goes
down they intend to drive under the
winze and stope on the ore body
They are working two machines.
Jack Toot and Sam Orr are leas.
ing on the 23O level and a shipment
made by them last week to the
sampler ran 1.30 ozs. gold, $50 ozs.
silver. Arthur Liss is leasing on the
300 level. He made shipment three
weeks ago Of IA tons that ran $40
a ton in gold and silver. He is work
ing on foot streak and the, values
are getting better.
The Notaway shaft Is down SOC
feet and as soon as the water gets
lower the owners Of the property In
tend to sink an additional depth OF
200 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

John Lying & Co., operating the In
diana have installed their new steam
expecting to develop the mine into a
good revenue producer. They took
hold CT the property knowing it had
been in state of inactivity for years,
yet they have succeeded in pushing
the work to the extent that it is now
considered a No. l proposition. All
this was accomplished in a few
months. The mine has produced from
$3.50 to 5000 ore and with the new i'm
provements it is sure to prove one
of Gilpin's big-pay mines.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
Our Record.

Again We are permitted to greet
our patrons with prosperous and
contented New Year. We are proud
in that we are able to state the fact
of our being merchants of such long
standing in this community. Forty-six
years is a record of which any firm
may feel justly proud. Our feeling on
the subject is something hard to ex-
press, because it touches US keenly
in that the public have appreciated
our services for all these years. But
we have aimed to please and kept in
stock an assortment of staple grocer
les as varied as the most exacting
could require. Our canned goods and
fruits are of most varied kind and
satisfying. Then we have feed, too. at
prices which can be met by all desir-
ing such commodities. So, with this
commendation we hope the people of
Central and Gilpin county long-cou-
tinued prosperity and a kindly New
Year-patrons and all alike. Sincere
congratulations from yours truly,
The Sauer-McShane Nero. Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
Words Of Thanks.

The Eclipse Livery Stable again
extends greeting to its patrons and
friends hoping that the past year has
been one Of prosperity to them and
not forgetting the coming year, that
its months, weeks and days may be
with thmeselves and the world at
large. Our firm has found little leis-
ure, what with ore handling and sup
plying the public with coal and con-
Quoting our livery business, is evi-
dence of the prosperity not alone of
our firm. but speaks volumes for the
general satisfaction of affairs among
our host of friends, patrons and
others. We always try to give salts
faction to the public. AS our stables
are the largest in the district we do
not hesitate in stating that any rea-
sonable call upon our business re-
sources will be met with expedition
and dispatch. Our Black Hawk and
Central hack line is in charge OF
ers who aim to give general satisfac-
ton in this branch of our business
We wish our patrons and public a
full allotment of the good things
handed out for the year 1910. We re-
main,
Heartily yours.
The Eclipse Livery Stables.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
FREEDOM MINE.

In September, the Freedom mine
on Winnebago hill was started up by
the Freedom Mining company, close
corporation. composed of eastern III
vestors. C. e. Major was installed as
manager and during the past three
months has had force of men at
work cleaning out cave-in in the
shaft, which occurred shortly after
operations were resumed. The shaft
had to be cleaned out and retimbered
to a depth Of 100 feet and will have
to be cleaned out and repaired an ad-
ditional depth of 270 feet before the
water line Is reached. The shaft Is
down 500 feet aud six weeks or more
will be required to lift the water. A
pump is now being installed for this
purpose. While the lower workings
are being unwatered men will be put
to work In the upper levels as fast
as they are put in condition to. be
worked.
The Freedom company has the
mine under lease and bond. 1t has
been four years since the property
was worked and at that time R. Bor-
cherdt had the property. After his
death man by the name of Ellis
took hold and ran a tunnel on the
east end. from the Chase gulch side.
Aside from driving the tunnel a dis
tance of 900 feet, he did no mining
whatever. The Freedom is an old
property and has high and flatter
ing production record. Already ship
ments have commenced Of ore taken
out in prospecting the drifts and
levels.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

The Telegraph is at the head of
Spring street and is operated by w.
A. Hopkins, who started work a few
months ago and sunk the 110-foot
shaft down 210 feet. The management
is now running a drift 200 feet both
ways, and is going to start sinking
again the first of the year on another
lift. Some shipments have been made,
the ore being low-grade. There is
wide which it is expected will i'm
prove with depth.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
An OId-Time Firm.

Another year has come around and
TO remain that We may continue the
constant friend and well-wisher of the
people of Central and vicinity. We
are thankful for their patronage and
we certainly merit the same for our
attention in supplying the wants of
the community. An inspection will
convince all that we have. a stock
of goods equal to that of any store
of like size in any town outside. Our
trade has been such that we are con-
stantly compelled to renew our stock
of groceries. which make purchasers
realize that we are doing the busi-
ness claimed. Patrons are treat
ed at our place with attention. 1t has
long been the policy Of the firm to
attend to the least detail Of the pur.
chaser and our aim to please the
most exacting. AS a consequence we
can say that our business has grown
to such an extent that we think the
public ought to know 1t. We congra-
tulate the purchasing public-we con-
gratulate ourselves-that we are able
to make such cheerful assertions.
Hoping all may enjoy a prosperous
New Year. we remain,
Sincerely.
CN
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

the Gulch mine, which they own, are
now in some pretty good ore. They
have been working the property
steadily the past two years or more,
tune, have met with such success as
to encourage them in the further pro-
secution of development The prop
erty is adjacent to the famous Not
away and is in section that is not
ed for the picture values contained
in the ore. Mitchell and sons have a
genuine mine-not a prospect. The
shaft is down close to 500 feet and
from this five or six levels branch.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
Congratulations.

The Ii. p. Davies & Co.. dealers
in drugs, preparatory medicines, oils,
paints. perfumes and fancy articles
take this method of expressing to the
public their appreciation for the gen.
erous patronage Of the year just clos
ed. We wish to state. in general
way. that our stock Is fully equal to
the demand OF this section and hope
to retain the good will. and esteem
Of all. Everything In our line Is guar
anteed to give satisfaction. In proof
Of this we pride ourselves upon the
business accomplished with patronage
given by the people of this county in
the past. Hoping for continuation,
the firm sincerely wishes the public
many happy returns Of the day.
Congratulations from.
LII. p. Davies & Co.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

Practically no work at all is being
done at the properties of the Jeffer-
son-Calhoun company on Quartz hill.
The water is being kept down and
from what can be learned, it will be
spring before operations in the mines
are resumed. A few leasers were
working in the properties this year
and some ore of a very high grade
was encountered. The holdings of the
Jefferson-Calhoun company are among
the most extensive of any company
operating in the county. The equip
ment is modern and adequate for
deep and permanent mining.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
The Central eo.tlIna Works.

It has been our custom to thus
thank our friends and customers for
their kindly intent toward US. The
year Just closed has been such that
We feel proud to state that our busi-
ness has been as lucrative as any
In its history. OF course our GUS
toners will feel from this that they
have wisely chosen US as their pur-
veyors. Our wines and liquors are
In extensive variety, and we always
maintain high standard of excel
lerce in our goods which the public
has not been slow In finding out.
Then We are agents for the Zang and
Neef beers, which we put up In bot
ties, this makes them easily portable.
We also bottle soda. ginger ale. Mani
tou water, etc. This fact alone ought
to draw trade to us, which It does.
because of the freshness of the pro-
duct. Our family trade is extensive
and continually growing, which Is
certainly recommendation enough and
encourages our endeavors In their be-
half. We thank the people OF Gilpin
county for their generous patronage
and the public is assured that their
kindly intent is appreciated With
this, here is hoping one and all may
enjoy prosperous and cheerful New
Year. Best Wishes.
The Central Bottling Works.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30
EAST NoTAWAY MINE.

Fifteen lessees are working In the
44s. 555 and 651-foot levels of the
East Notaway mine. In Russell dis.
trict. operated by the Town Topics
Mining company. The ore now being
mined averages $4,000 to the ton. The
property is noted for the heavy free.
gold values that have been taken out
in the past. Ore running as high as
40 ounces to the ton has been ship.
ped from the East Notaway. Thomas
Martin is superintendent Of the mine
and Is looking after the conpany's
interests as carefully as though they
were his own.
Gilpin observer., 1909-12-30

F. j. Altvater and associates start
ed work two months ago on the
Ready Cash lode, near the Eureka.
in Prosser gulch. Since procuring a
lease they have put up shaft house
and made other top improvements.
They have very good showing and
the future prospects are bright The
Ready Cash, being near the Sierra
Madra, where rich free gold ore has
been encountered, it is the hope of
Altvater and his party that they, too,
may strike a slice Of the rich stuff
in their workings.