Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-09
krrERAN MINER SAYS uNDICA-
rr0NS OF BRIGHTEST SEASON
IN HISTORY OF CAMP.
FOR SHOWS TO MELT
bperators Throughout District to Begin
when Summer Breaks-Au Hands
Ready for Busy Season.

laces what promises to be one Of the
be greatest developing and yellow
netal yielding seasons in the history
{ the mining industry in central
tdaho," says Henry 8. Hazlitt, the
|eteran mining engineer, Of Dixie, who
J in town this week on business.
"Just as soon as the warm spring
heather melts the snow sufficiently
york will begin simultaneously on prac-
ically every property in the district.
III signs point to new era for that
ection Of the mining country, both at
Elk and Dixie, and every miner and
Inning man in the coutry is firm in
|he belief that this coming summer will
e one Of extensive operations and great
Development throughout the whole dis
)rict. On some of the mines prelimin-
ry work is already under way for the
eason's operations but, for the most
part, the snow has tendency to retard
he work and it will probably be June
or July ! before all the properties are
busy"
Is Pioneer Miner.
This is Judge Hazlitt's first trip out
rom the Dixie mountains since the
3pring of 1911. He located at Dixie 10
years ago and during his long residence
fhere has been prominently identified
with the progress of the, country. He
Pas held the office of postmaster, as
yell as other offices, and is now justice
Pf the peace in there. Judge Hazlitt is
pne of the best known mining men of
he state.
Through his many years of experience
mining, and particularly with his
knowledge of conditions at Dixie, he is
yell qualified to predict what the near
future holds. in store and his pr6gnos-
hcations should meet with credence
rom every source.
In speaking Of conditions at Dixie
MI Hazlitt said yesterday: "The
Majestic Mining Company will resume
work on the Majestic mine with their
lo-stamp mill as soon as the weather
Rlli permit, and Louis N. Larson ex-
poets to start the arasta on his prop
ffty as soon as there is enough water
lVallable for successful operations.
Work viii Begin Soon.
Is. K. Gayton, who has an option
on the Mckinley group is expected to
e.afn from the east in short time.
ae Will start work on that property i'm
nediately on his arrival here, according
. reports. Mr.. Gayton is also manager
u the Crooked River places which he
wiz operate during the summer. DR..
ncLin, of Kamiah, who has the Swas-
i1a group bonded, and Trader and my
eli' who control the Olivia group, will
'aft work on our mines about July 1.
The Blue Bird, which is under lease
y Robinson, Wandling and Greatorex,
wln also be the scene Of active opera
''ons as soon as weather conditions per-
1it, and Powelson & Son are blocking
ground for stopping on their Skylark
property"
-. Judge Hazlitt added that he was at
1iA City only few hours on his way
.u' and therefore he could not give first
u'na news of progress on the mines of
'na' sterling old camp. He stated, how
'ef' that he had been advised that min.
..'' IN three shifts, were working on
..s Miueral Zone and that the construc-
;. s,0n OF the milling plant on the Black
ne was going ahead rapidly. He ex'
ps0's TO return to Dixie the latter part
Of the week