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Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
GIVE THE PUBLIC THE BENEFIT.

The Importance OF Informing the
public of new strike in anyone of
the mines can not be too generously
encouraged. Aside from the good feel
ing engendered the pecuniary value
is 1ar above any estimate that may
De given. manager of properly,
where he is not closely restricted,
can receive great deal Of encourage
ment from the community upon the
announcement of new strike in the
property under his control. The stock
hoder in mine may not be averse
to having it known that he will bene-
lit In the uncovering OF an extensive
ore body in the property in which he
holds stock. To not make public any
important discovery would seem to
work more harm than good. One al
ways likes to hear the good news
and not the bad. To not say anything
Is very short-sighted policy in that
II nothing is known there is room for
doubt.
Possibly many strikes are given to
the public not as a matter of news
but for the influence they may exert
on the stockholders or for many othel
reasons of which the public know
noching. A truly successful man may
be modest individual and he may
be a very sscretive one also where he
would not care that the public know
OF his success. There may be a great
deal of flattery in the public an
nouncement of a big strike made by
so-and-so; but the applause will GER
tainly be honest where the result has
been gained by merit and work and
therefore deserved. By all means give
the public the benefit Of any new
turn of the tide toward success. 1t is
a hopeful sign Of better things and
the other fellow, who is
trying his best to help his condition,
and By doing that, he is aiding the
community though he may not think
so, even If he does disclose the i'm
portance Of a new find in his very
good mining property.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
sMlTH-YOUNGER.

Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Judge w. c. Matthews pronounced
the words that made Jasper Smith
and Miss Melvina Younger man and
wife.T he ceremony was performed at
the Warwick cottage on Pine street,
which had been rented by the groom
and which the couple are now occupy.
ing. Friends and relatives witnessed
the ceremony. During the afternoon
the guests we're treated to Ice cream
and cake and refreshments Of liquid
nature were served.
The bride is but little known in
Central, having arrived in the city
but few weeks ago. The groom Is
one OF the native sons. He was born
here and for IA years has been one
of the trusted employees of the
Eclipse stables.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The annual county Sunday school
ing and Sunday in the Methodist
church in this city. Outside Sunday
school workers present were: Dr..
John Carman, Of Denver, P. P. Pine,
Of Boulder and H. H. Savage, of La
Junta. Every Sunday school in the
county was represented by several
delegates and all the Sunday schools
adjourned their afternoon session in
order that teachers and pupils might
attend the convention. The attend
ance and interest in this, the largest
convention of any kind held in the
county in recent years were at the
top notch throughout the sessions.
DR.. John Carman gave three great
addresses, Messrs. Savage and Pine
gave two addresses each, and Sun
day school workers throughout the
county entered freely and enthusiast
ically into the many helpful and in
structive discussions of the meeting.
The music was feature of the con-
vention, vocal solos. duets. choir,
organ and orchestra music helped to
enliven the sessions. The convention
voted to raise Gilpin county from
the rank Of a star county to that of
a banner county in the state associa-
ton; over thirty dollars was subscrib-
ed to advance Sunday school work in
this county: and business direcor-
ate was elected to push the work.
The directors elect are: Messrs. Ar
mond Thompson. Bennett Seymour,
VIM. Flick. GeI Momyer, Thos Rob-
erts and James Chcllew. An effort
will be made to have a large delega-
tion to represent Gilpin county at
the State convention in Denver in
June.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
EUREKA MILL WILL
BE FINISHED IN MAY.

The completion of the new mill of
the Glpin- Eureka company will not
be accomplished as soon as expected.
This delay Is due to the non-arrival
OF machinery. The extension of the
electric line from the West Calhoun
to the Eureka was completed this
week. The transformer house has
been built near the mill and is in
readiness for the reception of the
transformer as soon as it arrives.
The motor, which will furnish the
driving power for the machinery, has
been on the ground for some time.
AS soon as the shafting is run, the
motor will be set in position.
There will not be a more complete
or modern mill in the district when
finished than that of the Gilpin-
Eureka. 1t will beyond all doubt be
the best plant that has ever operated
in the Gilpin and Clear Greek section.
Good Judgment was displayed in
selecting the equipment and where
the improvement over other mills in
the district comes in, is principally
in superior amalgamation, the classi-
fication Of the muck after it leaves
the plates, the handling of the coarse
stuff by the Whitley tables, and last
ture in milling which has been griev-
iously neglected by other mills, is the
thorough attention given to the
shines. 1t is in these shines that a
large portion of the values in the
ore escape If some process is not pro-
vided for saving them. The Eureka
mill seems adequately equipped to get
all the values the shines contain.
What metallics the shines contain
will be extracted by Deister sinner
and a Frue Vanner. Considering the
numerous processes Through which
the Eureka mill dirt will pass, it
seems that when the waste is con-
signed to the gulch not particle of
values will have been lost. The mill
will be in operation by the middle of
May.
Comparatively speaking, very little
in the way Of production is being
done at the Eureka mine while the
mill is in the course of completion.
The shaft is being sunk and will be
put down about $50 feet. There is 10
feet Of crevice matter in the shaft
which pans good. There are oceans of
mill dirt in the Slopes, awaiting the
of the new plant, and on
the dump there is in readiness for
treatment fully 500 tons of fine
looking stuff.
The high-grade shoot encountered
some weeks ago, the top of which
was struck in the 300 level, still
shows astonishing richness. This
shoot extends down from the 300,
the 400, and is exceptionally
strong in the 500. G. w. Mabee, su-
perintendent of the Eureka property,
has been under the weather the past
week. Hiss illness is attributed to
the failure Of the machinery for the
mill to arrive. The repeated de-
lays experienced are enough to make
any superintendent sick.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28

Water Commissioner johnson last
Friday drained the city reservoir so
that the same could be cleaned and
repaired. The water since has been
coming from the main line direct and
for this reason has not been as clean
as usual. Some of the citizens claim
they have found worms, polly wogs
and other foreign matter in the
liquid. P. r. Alsdorf, of the Standard
Assay Office, (who also drinks water)
thought he would ascertain Just what
the water contained, II 1t was pure,
furthermore IT 1t was fit to drink.
He analyzed 1t and found to his en-
tire satisfaction that It contained. as
he put It, no deleterious ingredients.
So 1t Is safe for home consumption
and can even be used as a chaser"
without fear OF any evil results. It
may be said in passing that since
the Democratic administration went
into power three years ago. par.icu-
lar pains have been taken to give the
city the purest water obtainable and
prevent pollution by putting in the
proper kind Of pipe. Central City now
has the purest water of any city in
the state and It can be used by chem.
lists without being filtered. Water
Commissioner johnson will have the
reservoir cleaned and repaired this
week and then the water will contain
no more live matter.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
coUER DE ALENE IN GOOD ORE.

Sinking, which was started on the
Couer de Alene mine on Academy hill
the fore part of this month, is now
well under way. The shaft is down
900 feet and 100 feet is to be added
to the present depth. Prior to this
spring the water had been UP to the
400-foot mark and it has been Is
years since any mining has been
done in the lower workings. The mine
is now entirely free Of water. The
Newhouse tunnel having drained prop
critics in the vicinity of the Couer de
Alene. caused the water in this mine
to recede.
In March the shaft was retimbered
below the 400 and the levels were
cleaned out. In the shaft, since sink.
ing was commenced, a smelling
streak from six to eight inches in
width has been encountered and with
this there is small body Of mill
dirt. The smelling streak assays from
one to three ounces. AS depth is at.
tanned the vein increases in Quantity
and quality. Some drifting is being
done in the 600 east level. where
there is 2la foot body Of mill dirt.
G. E. Bolander is managing the
property for the company. which Is
composed mainly OF Illinois people
The proposition is well financed and
Mr.. Bolander feels confident that the
splendid record the mine had in for
mer years will again be duplicated.
Returns from the output Of the mine
when last worked TO any extent show
a production Of 100000. The Couer
de Alene is on a good hill and now
that the handicap OF water has been
removed and with Mr.. Bolender's wide
knowledge and experience in mining,
/. can be expected to develop into
a big shipper as soon as the shaft IL
down the 100 feet and the ground u
opened up.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
HALL ROAD WILL
SOON COMMENCE WORK.

A letter from r. A. Hall, of the
Gilpin & Clear Creek railroad, build.
ing a branch line from Pactolus on
the Moffat road to this city, dated
April 23d, says that conditions are
favorable for the completion of the
branch during the coming summer
The Chicago office has the financial
matters arranged SO that there will
be no delay from this source when
work is commenced. According to the
letter, grading on Dory hill will be
resumed by the middle Of May. Mr..
Hall predicts that the people of Gil.
pin county will be able to stretch
their legs IN broad guage cars before
christmas.
Five miles or more OF the grade
work has been completed. This was
up Beaver creek where great deal
OF blasting was necessary and at var
iOus points long fills had to be made.
From now on for few miles
the grading will be mostly side hill
work, at which rapid progress can be
made. The timbers have been cut for
the bridges and delivered, and the
ties are strewn along the roadbed.
The steel was delivered from the east
last year and is now stored in the
Moffat yards just out Of Denver. AS
the grade camps now will have to be
established so far from the point o.
supplies, the laying of steel will have
to commence as soon as the track
gang can be had. An engine and cars
will then be used in transporting the
supplies from Pactolus.
The first town on the new line will
be established at the Rohling ranch at
the junction of the Rollinsville and
Pactolus wagon roads. This Is an
ideal spot for a town as there is a
large expanse Of ground that is very
level. AS soon as trains are in oper-
alton from this point to Pactolus.
mines in that vicinity which are now
compelled to receive their coal at Rol-
lnsville and make the long wagon
haul. can ship their fuel in by rail.
The ore sent out will likewise be
loaded at the new station.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
A FAVORABLE STATE
OF AFFAIRS.

So much that Is favorable has been
granted this mining district that II
Is problem why results or showing
Is mot better. Were one-hah of the
Known good properties working the
output Of ore would undoubtedly be
enormous. The grade Is good-the
average value will compare favorably
with most of the newer and best min
ing districts of other sections. Tie
facilities for successful mining are
not wanting. With all this, the prin-
cipal factor, results of treatment
seem to be lacking. II it is not that,
then some unknown impedinent
would seem to bar the way.
One would naturally believe the
higher the grade of ore the greater
the profit. But in that the miner may
be defeated. The separation of the
constituents may eat quite a hole dn
anticipated results. While the abund-
ance of low-grade ores may return
small but sure gain simply because
OF the cheapness with which such
class Of ore can be treated.
Mining would seem to have lost its
attractions. There is as great a de-
mand for properties as ever. And
this, one of the Oldest mining dis
IISto III luc ScuHHy, JuJl uopuluS us
own. Why 1t should not he throwing
outthrill after thrill is because prob
ably the best known mines are not
working. And they are not working
because. AS said, facilities are far
in advance of other districts, yet
there is not a great deal doing COM
pared with what could be done were
mining men fully appr.sed of what
is waiting them were thew to fully
understand the conditions Of this
famous gold region.
OF course every mining man per-
sonally interested and yet doing
nothing with his property may be in
the position of one known as land
poor" Being in such a condition OF
inactivity it would be the heighth of
good reason that he enlist others 20
take over his property in some man
ner and get results which could not
be otherwise than gratifying.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
GOLD COLLAR MAKES
A SENSATIONAL STRIKE.

That report about the big strike in
the Gold Collar mine is no idle
rumor. They have it and they have
1t big-to use the vernacular of the
miner. Thursday of last week in the
400foot level $50 feet from the shaft,
the vein on which the level has been
extended, opened up wide and rich.
There is 10 inches of high grade iron
giving assays of 1850 ounces gold, 4S
ounces silver and 21O per cent cop
per. Another assay of the drift of the
first and second class mixed, gave an
assay of $50 ounces gold, 81 ounces
silver and Ito per cent copper. With
this smelling streak there is four
feet of mill dirt, through which ex-
tend numerous small s.ringers,
making it run well.
When the 400 level was first extend
ed westward there was nothing in
the way Of pay streak but a small
seam. The object of Superintendent
Bishop in running the level westward
was to catch the intersection of the
Eureka, Gold Collar and Gunnel veins
This junction has not been reached
but the existence of the high-grade
ore $50 feet from the shaft would in
dicate that this is merely the COM
mencement of the big ore body that
Is to be encountered when the juno
ton OF these three veins is reached.
The Gold Collar is looking better
than IT has for some time. Work is
being prosecuted in several parts of
the workings and good ore is being
mined from various points. Stopping is
under way back of the $50 east drift.
In this stope the ore rnus as high
,fn "a 1ox 4
from the $50 averages $4,000 to the
ton. Drifting is being carried on in
the 300 west and the 400 east.
On the dump there are about 500
tons of good mill dirt awaiting the
erection of the company mill, which
the directors of the Gold Collar at
a recent meeting decided to build.
Alfred Skeels, manager of the Gold
Collar. is in the east and nothing will
be done with the mill until he re-
turns. Among other improvements in
contemplation at the property is the
extension OF the Gilpin tram to the
shaft house. Since the boiler room
was built, the wagon road has been
obstructed to such an extent that it
Is difficult for teams to reach the
ore bins. With the extension of the
tram to the property, the cars can
be filled automatically and much time
and expense will be saved. The tram
can get a good grade into the min.e
The force Of miners at the Gold
Collar has been decreased to Is, ow-
ing to the coal strike and the inabili-
ty to receive fuel. Since the coal
supply run short machine drills have
been abandoned and all drilling is
being done by hand. 1t is not thought
that the coal strike, will last much
longer and after a settlement has
been reached with the coal miners,
the regular force will be put back to
work On the Gold Collar.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
OH, you MEASLES.

Central just at present is surely
having a measly time OF it. There are
upwards Of so cases OF measles in
the city. BY an order Of the State
Board Of Health, which became effec-
tive last month, the local health Of
ficer is required to quarantine every
case of measles and this order is be-
ing complied with strictly. 1t makes
it very inconvenient for the families
where the children are afflicted. The
order of the State Board Of Health
follows:
THE attending physician or house
holder must make an immediate re-
port of every case OF measles to the
local health officer in whose jurisdic-
tion the case exists, this report to
be forwarded by the local health Of
ficer to the secretary Of the State
Board of Health. The local health Of
ficer shall Immediately. on receipt Of
report. place a placard on the prem
ises. The patient must be Quarantin-
ed for minimum period OF two
weeks and as much longer thereafter
as symptoms of the disease may exist.
All children from the infected prem
dses must be excluded from school
during the quarantine period and
until such time as the premises have
been properly fumigated."
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28

NJ. X. Chittenden, brother of w. H..
Chittenden, who was burned to death
in his cabin near the Hampton mine
Wednesday evening Of last week,
came up from Denver Thursday. In
company with Coroner Hamllik he
made a trip to the scene Of the fire
and made investigation to ascertain
II there was any foundation for the
suspicion Of foul play in connection
with the tragic death of his brother.
From what he could see and learn of
the fire he concluded that his brother
was overcome BY" smoke after the
fire started and being unable to reach
en- exit had perished in the flames.
A brother in Denver, who Is an attor-
ney, was communicated with over the
phone after the visit to the remains
OF the cabin had been made and he
announced himself as satisfied that
w. H. Chittenden had not been the
victim of foul play. The brothers said
no inquest was necessary and the
county thereby was saved quite a
little expense. The body, or rather
what little remained OF w. H. Chit.
tenden, was taken to Denver by the
brother Friday afternoon. The funeral
was held from the late residence Of
the deceased at so west Fourth ave
pue Sunday
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
THE JURY LIST.

Following - the list Of petit jurors
for the June term of the district
court. Court opens on the 9Th but the
jury Is not summoned to appear un-
til the following Monday-the 18th.
at 1880 p. m:
e. G. Harrison. Martin Miller. VIM.
berlain. H. Brubaker, George Fertig.
Otto Scheffler. VIM. Tamblyn, Bart
Partelli. Thor. Crook. Thos. Noonan.
A. w. Mellow. Harry Gilman. p. j.
Murphy. H. J. Williams, Thos. Beat
tie, Thos. Parsons. Thos. Noy, Henry
Gundy. c. H. Matthias, H.. F. Kunter.
]. c. Kloer. Otto Blake, Frank Com
fort, VIM. Drew, I. Slater.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
PUZZLE SHIPPING MILL DIRT.

Visintine & Co., leasing on the Puz-
zle. have been making splendid ship
ments Of smelling ore from the 150-
foot level. where there is foot of
smelling and two feet Of mill dirt.
They have not been shipping any Of
the mill dirt. but this week commenc-
ed hoisting the dirt. The smelling
ore has been running from four to
five ounces to the ton in gold, the
silver values being very slim. The
mill dirt Is expected to run around
three ounces as 1t pans we'll.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
EAST BOSTON LEASED.

Local parties have taken a lease
on the East Boston mine and work
was started this week Of getting the
gasoline hoist IN condition for opera
ton. The mine has been idle three
years and considerable repair work
will have to be done to the shaft
There is good ore in the East Bos-
ton and the home pool feels confident
OF making some money. The gentle
men IN the lease have been mining
constantly and some OF them have
been very succe ssful. A practical
miner viii have charge Of operations
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
EAST PEWAsIc ASSAYS.

Prof. G. E. Bell and ]. A. LaShar,
connected with the Gilpin-H Hurricane
Mining company, operating the East
Pewabic. Lillian and other properties
in the Russell section, were up from
Denver the latter part Of the week
They had some assays taken of ore
from the East Pewabic, which gave
very gratifying returns. There We're
seven Of these assays taken and they
run from "A ounces in gold to 3.SS
ounces. The silver values run from
ESQ ounces to 14.72. The copper runs
from 81 to 14.7 per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
kLIEN-GERMAN OPERATING.

The machinery on the KlienGer-
was started yesterday for the first
time since it was placed in the shaft
building. 1t is working fine. The
first work done will be the retimber-
ing Of the shaft and cleaning out the
workings to the tunnel level. A big
quantity of ore has been broken
Through the tunnel and has been stor-
ed on the stulls ready for hoisting.
1t is the object of the management to
push the work in the shaft and have
everything in readiness for the COM
mencement Of shipping Within a
month or so.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
COPPER PROPOSITION.

The Bonanza NJ. & NJ. company has
le. contract to Stroehle & Son to
pu. up plant Of machinery on their
property. located on Smith hill. This
is copper proposition and has been
worked for some time with whim.
The company intends to sink as soon
as the machinery is installed. The
shaft, which is now down so ieet,
will be sunk 200 feet.
Gilpin observer., 1910-04-28
NEW COUNCIL IS
ATTENDING TO BUSINESS


council was held Thursday evening
Of last week. The mayor and all the
aldermen were present.
The license bond of John Zadra for
liquor license was approved.
City Attorney w. E. Withrow made
a report on the outcome of the suit
of G. w. Forman against the city,
which came up in the district court
last week.
| City Attorney presented a resolu-
tion and proclamation from the State
Board of Health in regard to the muz
zling of dogs. The matter was left
to the discretion OF the health officer
after communicating with the State
Board of Health.
The bonds of the several city Off
cials were approved.
Water Commissioner Johnson called
the attention of council to the condi.
ton Of the fire plug at the Mountain
City fire house; said reservoir should
be cleaned; also that the Brown
spring at the lower end of Wilson
ranch should be cut in to main line,
and asked council for instructions in
regard to same. The water commits
sioner was authorized to proceed with
the work, using his own judgment.
Attention of council was called to
the condition of the crossing from
the Golden Rule store to the First
National bank. Alderman Mckay Gre
a.ed discussion upon the suggestion
of cement crossings. The crossing
matter was left to the street and al
ley committee and the street commis-
sioner.
Special Meeting.
Tuesday evening of this week
special meeting Of the city fathers
was held for the purpose of consider
ing matters relating to streets and
alleys. Mayor Cody presided and all
the aldermen were present.
Matters concerning fumes and gut
ters were also taken up. Alderman
Mckay, chairman Of the street and
alley committee, stated that the side
walk in front of the Salvation Army
building on Lawrence street was in
very bad shape. The clerk was in
structed to communicate with the Of
fioials Of the Salvation Army and in
form them Of the necessity Of a new
walk. 1t was the sense of the meet
ing that IL the clerk does not hear
from the Salvation Army people with
In reasonable time. the street and
alley committee have power to act.
Condition of sewer on Eureka
street and the sidewalk on High
street was discussed.
Alderman Williams made a motion
that the street and alley committee
notify parties where sidewalks need
ed repairs and to look after same.
Street commissioner reported that
he had had men at work in the
flume but found same frozen above
Gray's barn and had decided to cease
work there for the present.
Alderman Mckay spoke Of cutters
on Main street and suggested the
construction of same with concrete.
Health Officer A. C. Asquith re-
ported that he had taken up the mat
ter OF the muzzling OF dogs with the
State Board OF Health but had not
heard from them.