Gilpin observer., 1911-12-07
NOT IMPOSSIBLE.

It is gratifying to learn OF any
new enterprise in these hills. That
French engineer, who spoke so fav-
orably Of conditions was all candor
in viewing matters in the manner
stated in his interview last week in
the Observer. 1t Is merely mentioned
here to illustrate a certain phase Of
the mining situation. The people he
claimed to represent, Judging from
the number Of banks hanging on his
every word, could do great deal
In these hills. Still, it would hardly
be possible to control all that Is OF
import. 1t could be done. but at
great expense. But these people
would limit themselves to Quartz
hill. There is no certainty as to their
intentions. This merely suggests the
taking over of all the mines by one
giant company! Why not? The New
house tunnel has undoubtedly reveal
ed a great deal. This information is
being used to encourage capital to
come in. The French people were
probably influenced to some extent
| by the tunnel. Their real purpose is
still in allegiance. however, the idea
Of one great organization to control
all is not such an impossible thing.
There are plenty Of gold camps in
the world, but few like that which
is associated with these hills. An en-
terprise of the extent that would in
clude all the mineral ground of old
Gilpin would not be impossible Of
consummation. But the matter could
be narrowed to include all the
mines between the top of the range,
or say, above Russell, to Clear creek
and beginning at point just below
Black Hawk. A tunnel driven toward
Central City and beyond, commenc-
ing below the Iron City mill. would
accomplish more than the Newhouse.
1t would not be near as long but a
cursory view would demonstrate that
it would be deeper-below ttA New
house level. Such an undertaking
would drain many of the older prop
critics now badly in need of such
save a long haul, in fact ore could
come out right on the Colorado &
Southern tracks.
/ AS said, this is merely a sugges-
ton, an aid to any concern did il
contemplate taking over any great
portion of the section mentioned. This
shows the possibilities of mining OF
a large scale in this vicinity. With
the working out of other and less
promising mining districts must CONS
a demand for that which can be .had
here. The amount of capital thai
could be invested in a plan suggest
ed would be large, but it would gair
possessions of the greatest true fis
sure mineral section known. A plaI
Of the kind is in reason but it woult
exclude the mineral ground on the
opposite side of Clear Creek, bu
this would leave an equal Opportunit,
:or another gigantic company to TAX
over that portion from point, sa,
beginning at Cottonwood. A tunne
starting from there and following tht
creek to a point over the hill from
Central City. Anyone familiar witt
the ground can readily understand
the Importance CT such an enterprise
1t is not all chimerical. 1t is jus
as PLAUSIBLE as the consummation o
the Newhouse, both would give great
er depth, if one may judge, than th'
tunnel beginning at Idaho Springs.
: Old Gilpin has accomplished ;
great deal since placed on the map
but If signs do not fail, the past rec
t ord will pale into insignificance com
, pared to what may be looked TO
from the future. The French com
pany may be a forerunner of wha
may be expected from other capital
= istic sources. Were the Observer pos
tive as to other undertakings, i
could a tale unfold that would de
light the reader. Probably in Januar.
other and fuller information may b.
given.