The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-10-28
MINING IN IDAHO.

There is unmistakable evidence of a
revival of mining activity in various
parts of Idaho, and It is manifestine
itself in a manner that leads to nc
other conclusion than that this state
Is soon to justify the predictions that
have long been made by men who are
informed ON Its great and diversified
mineral resources. Transportation
difficulties have long been the chief
obstacle In the way of developing the
mineral resources If Idaho, and still
continue to be, but In some sections
this is being overcome and the success
that is following these improved ia
cilities will undoubtedly lead to fur
Their extension of transportation lines
into remote rich mining sections of the
state. In the production Of lead Idaho
now stands at the head of the list, anC
is rapidly advancing in Importance in
the production of zinc. over 80 per
cent Of the states output of these
metals comes from the Occur d'Alene
district in Shoshone county. But there
are indications that strongly point to
large increase in mineral production
In other parts of the state, and while
the Occur Alene district will no
doubt continue for many years to be
the main source of Idaho's mineral
wealth, other sections are about to as
sumo an Importance unknown before.
AS indicating the pronounced in
crease in mining activity the follow
ing is quoted from letter from Raw
enel Macbeth, secretary of the Idaho
Mining association, under date of oc-
tober 20, written at Boise
Business conditions which In Boise
were at very low ebb several months
ago have materially improved owing
10 the mining boom which the town Is
enjoying. The boom is not based on
the sale of stocks but Is based on ac-
tual development and output of pro-
perties.
Where six months ago, in the coun-
ties of Ada, Boise and Gilmore there
were probably 200 men employed in
mining there are today at least $50
employed and the business mainly
comes to Boise
Formerly man who came to Boise
With money to invest was switched
INTO a sage brush scheme; but today
ne Is permitted to at least look at
prospect by the financial magnates
who control affairs"
In addition to being actively engag-
ID in mining himself, Mr., Macbeths
'fficial position keeps him in touch /
With mining operations in all parts of
he state. What he says in regard to
he three counties tributary to Boise
S partially borne out by statement
rom Ex-Governor Hawley, published
n this issue. He had recently re-
urned from a visit to historic old
Ioise basin, where millions Of dollars
lere taken out by early placer miners
nd to which many more millions are
ow being added by dredging. A rail-
pad has just been completed into
nat section which has given great \
npetus to quartz mining, and Gov
rnor Hawley confidently predicts that
ne district will soon advance to a n
oint second only to the Occur d'Alene. "
Pocatello has suddenly awoke to the 10
'alization of the fact that promis- 4
g mining field is tributary to that Ic
city, and the business men
e taking active steps toward en- n
'uraging its development. In Custer
Id Lemhi counties important strikes
gold, lead and copper have recently
zen made and old producers are re-
rning to the active list. The great d.
PIPER deposits of the Seven Devils is
strict are receiving much attention, 7
ID the gold mines of Idaho county d
e more active and showing better re
suits than ever before. a,
The extension of railroads 70 most lie
these sections is steadily progress o,
g and the renewed interest in the tr