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Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
GREATER ACTIVITY IN MINING

Men who for many years have fol-
lowed the trend of mining events in
the West freely express the belief
that the near future will witness even
greater activity in mining than pre-
walls at present. The extensive re
vival OF metal production that has
been feature of the past year. will
be vastly enlarged, say the experts,
and the West will experience a more
pronounced era of prosperity than It
has enjoyed for many years. That
the happy predictions OF these proph-
cts seem based on logic is palpably
evident All effort Is cumulative;
its zenith OF achievement Is reached
only after a more or less protncted
period OF continuous endeavor. This
truism applies to the mining situation
today. The hundreds OF new claims
that have been under developm ent
during the preceding IL months, are
beginning to make their existence
known by increasing the ore output.
adding to the money in circulation.
and giving a larger employment to
labor. 1t stands to reason that these
sundry propeties will continue TO i'm
prove and to augment the resources
o. the West
No day passes without reports Of
new companies or syndicates enter
ing the field for the purpose OF dew
eloping specified properties in all
parts OF the west. Theih prospective
output. plus that Of the comparative
ly recent mines now SO rapidly in
creasing their tonnage. cannot fail to
reach cumulative results Of broadly
beneficial nature. II must be remem-
bered, too that this activity in min
! ing will continue practically without
abatement after the European war
Is ended. The price Of certain base
and rare metals probably will drop tr
some extent, but 1t now looks as II
n generally high metal market is
destined to prevail fer a number Of
years to come. II silver scores a
material advance, as so many pre-
dict, the effect in the reopening OF
old silver camps will be nothing
short of stupendous in the West
Mining and Financial Record.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
EVERGREEN MINE

Manager Shad Reid, OF the Ever
green mine at Apex, informs us that
he has the mine unwatered and is
now driving the 30ofoot level each
way from the shaft on good sized
streaks Of smelling ore and feet
Of mill dirt. The smelling ore re-
turns from 2OGe to 25Tc copper. 20
ozs. silver, besides the gold values.
We are pleased to see this famous
mine again started. as it will cause
great activity in the northern part
sure veins contain millions Of dollars
Of hidden wealth that will eventual
ly seek Its way into the marts Of
trade
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

We understand that the Frontenac
company have given a s0-day option
on the mine to Ed. Quigley. of Ida
no Springs. There is 200 feet OF
water in the mine to be hoisted, and
when this is done, Mr.. Quigley can
rival. II not surpass the monthly divi
dends that Manager Wilkinson has
been maintaining on the levels above
the water for the past IS months.
Mr. Quigley will begin on the mine
Monday morning. The Frontenac has
produced millions OF dollars in the
past. and with systematic and econo-
mic management. will again be one
OF the great producers Of the coun'
ty
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
LONDON MINE

The famous London mine at Twelve
Mile. in the northern portion OF the
county, have completed their air shaft
and are now unwatering the main
workings Of the mine. Three shifts
will be employed in taking out the
water, after which both mine and
mill will be actively worked on the
great streaks of high-grade ore that
were exposed when the mine was
closed last winter on account Of lack
Of water to operate the mill.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
LAKE MINE

After passing through the celebrat
cd Moser pocket OF the Lake vein
in the Big Five tunnel level. Moser
and Quigley drove through 600 feet
Of barren ground, and have been re
warded by again striking good ore
The drift has been driven for the
last 100 feet in ore OF a good grade
Carrying a streak Of smelling ore
feet wide. and feet OF concentrat
ing ore.
The /. d. l.. Leasing company. on
VINE No. 1, have sold block Of
stock to George Kimball and com
pany. and the level 60 feet below the
tunnel will be driven into the ore
shoot found above.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
DEE

At Newcomb, Colorado, near the
head Of Boulder park, Friday, Novem
ber 8. 1915. VIM. II. Newcomb. aged
5S years.
MIR. Newcomb was born in the
state Of Maine in 1857, and came to
the northern part of this county some
10 years ago. His remains were ia
ken to Denver Sunday and buried in
Fairmont cemetery.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

A local Ford auto enthusiast in
enumerating the many advantages in
owning this particular make of car.
mentioned one that perhaps few have
taken into consideration. He said a
Ford owner never gets in bad when
his wife finds lot Of hair pins in
his pocket Sire imagines that they
are part Of the engine.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
LEGITIMATE MINING


spending of money in legitimate min
ing than in the promotion OF wild
cat schemes; and yet. in many in
stances, failures are recorded even
though mining is being carried on up
ON legitimate basis, says the Min
ing Review. Such failures, however,
should not reflect upon the mining
industry, as there are hundreds OF fail
ures in other occupations, as we'll.
And this brings out the question,
What is legitimate mining?" There
Is some diversity of opinion regard
ing the correct answer to this in
quiry, but II is safe to say that any
mining enterprise is legitimate where
there is a sincerity of purpose, where
mineral indications are sufficiently
strong to justify prospecting and 9TH
er work in their development, and
where money for exploitation and
equipment is wisely and honestly ex-
pended.
There is no guarantee connected
with mining operations any more
than is the case with any other pur-
suit. The farmer may prepare his
ground and SOW his seed, but he has
no guarantee that he will reap har
vest in the fall. The merchant may
put in stock of gold and look for
ward to profitable business. but he
may meet with competition that will
curtail his sales, or weather condi-
tions may upset his plans and calcu-
lations. Railroads and manufacturing
concerns may meet with hard times
and un,o 1ked-for calamities, and event
ually go into the hands of receivers;
and yet no one would have the temer
ity to affirm that any of these indus
tries were not carried on along legiti-
mate lines.
And so it may be with mining. The
most promising enterprise Of this
character. where heavy capital is
at the command for development and
operation, may fall completely be-
carlse surface premises lacked full
fillment with depth while. on the otf
er hand a prospect, almost in the
wildcat class, may prove to be a
veritable bonanza with the expendi-
ture OF only a moderate sum in its
exploitation.
A mining proposition may be strict
ly IN the legitimate class, and yet
no one can safely guarantee its final
success. Nearly everyone in min
ing region. takes chance in a min
ing venture. invariably believing that
it is in legitimate class; and, gen.
orally it is. II it proves to be a
failure he has no more reason to com
plain than have investors who have
taken stock in banks, railroads and
manufacturing concerns when such
institutions go under; and yet the
latter class of ill-advised investors
set up roar about the illegitimacy
OF mining II an opportunity is offer
ed them to get in on a mining ven
ture that looks good and is clothed
with respectability and other factors
that are inviting.
II is now being generally conceded
that mining is firmly established up
on legitimate basis, and that the
industry is as safe as any'other in
vestment. and much safer than many
This recognition is certainly gratifS
ing. and it is pleasing to note that
when success crowns any mining ven
ture that the profits are often a thou.
sand times greater than that accom-
panying a realization from any 9TH
er legitimate occupation or pursuit;
excepting, possibly, in times of war,
when certain lines enjoy a rather
spasmodic season Of prosperity.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

1t is reported that Ray and Kilt
ridge of Denver, who have been pros
pecting for tungsten on Dory hill,
have struck vein of this rare min
eral a foot in width and a 1O0-pound
sample was shipped this morning to
Denver to ascertain the per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

With the great discoveries OF tung-
stem now being made in Boulder. Gil
pin and Clear Creek counties that
will add millions Of dollars to the
wealth Of the state yearly. how fool
ish II IL for its citizens to talk OF
converting this rich mineral belt In
to q national park.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

The ingalls, Leasing company work.
ing the ingalls, mine ON Quartz hill.
shipped carload Of screenings to
the Globe smelter, Denver, today.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
NOTICE..

The public will please take notice
that the Klais bookstore on Main
street, has established 8, 10 and Is
cent counter to reduce their stock,
prior to restocking with holiday
goods.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
THANKSGIVING DANCE

The Pioneer Sons and Daughters,
will give a subscription dance at Arm
ory hall on Thanksgiving night Tick
cts for dance will be $1.00. Good
music will be furnished.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

James Bawden and company. leas-
ing on the U. p. r. mine. have their
crosscut to the lode completed, and
are now drifting west on the pay
streak with machine drills. From
the size of the streak and grade OF
ore. the boys will soon begin to feel
like young Rockefellers.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

The Bates Leasing company. Ship
ped q carload OF concentrates to the
Globe smelter last week that return
ed. II or. gold and 2.77 ozs. silver
TO the ton.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

Work on the new Smith mill. at
Mountain City. is nearing completion.
and It will soon be ready for to re-
ceive ores for treatment.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11
A FINE LINE OF Ex-
TENSION TABLES

Only two weeks more until Thanks
giving. A fine line OF extension tab
les, dining chairs and buffets. to be
found at the c. o. Richards Furniture
company.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

The Trebilcock Bros. shipped today
to the Concrete mine, five loads OF
lumber and 1,400 feet Of ladders.
Gilpin observer., 1915-11-11

The new nitro lamps are fine for
the store. Light MS day. The c. o.
Richards Furniture company.
The Washington times., 1915-05-16

do you know" the captain persisted,
that Mr.. Quest and Mr.. Harris have
searched every corner of the ship2 They
have had an absolutely free hand and
nv own steward has been their guide.
They have seen every man, boy, woman
and animal among my crew Of passeng-
ers."
They've been fooled somehow" I"
Laura muttered.
The captain frowned. He was on the
point of sharp rejoinder, when he
met Laura's eyes. She was smiling
very family and there was something
In her expression which changed his
whole point of view.
"Tll go and make few inquiries
myself" he declared. See you at din
ner time. hope, young ladies'"
"1f you keep her as steady as this"
Laura promised, there are hopes"
He disappeared along the deck, and
presently re-entered his room, where
Harris and Quest we're waiting for him.
He was followed by his steward an un-
dersized man with pallid complexion
and nervous manner. He closed the door
behind him.
Brown" he said. turning to the stew
ard. II understand you to say that you
have taken these gentlemen into every
corner of the ship, that you have ran
sacked every possible hiding place, that
you have given them every possible op-
portunity Of searching for themselves"
That is quite true. sir" the man
acknowledged.
You agree with me that It is impos-
sible for any one to remain hidden in
this ship?"
The Washington times., 1915-05-16

their first glimpse of eastern atmosphere
II can't tell you how happy I am,"
ri. sossss Every hnh Night
have Rona tn he'd terrified"
He smiled grimly.
Things have been quiet enough the
last few days" he said. There's Har-
Tls r.. on N this this barge Look at Laura wav-
The Scotland Yard man only glanced
up at them. He was occupied in lean
ing over towards Laura, who was on
"1f you said tho word" he called out,
IT wouldn't be going back, Miss Laura.
I'd stick to the ship fast enough"
She laughed at him gayly.
Not you! You're longing for your
1t out, my friend. You're a good sort,
and and hope we'll meet again some day
she shook her head at him good
pointed. and waved his hand to Lenora
and Quest on the upper deck.
Coming on shore. any Of you?" he
I'VE may when the boat moves up,"
Quest replied. 1.-THE professor went on
on the first barge. Here he 10. coming
back"
A little boat had shot out from the
doc docks. manned BY couple Of Arabs; 8;
the stern. He was poring over a small
document which he held in his hand.
He waved to them excitedly.
Hes got newsr' Quest muttered.
With much shouting the boat was
brought to the side of the barge. The
professor was hauled up. He stumbled
blindly across toward the gangway and
came up the steps with amazing speed
He came straight to Quest and Lenora
and gripped the former by the arm.
"Look,' he cried. "IOokn'
He held out a card. Quest read It
aloud:
There is not one amongst you with
the Wit OF Mongar child. Good-byl
The Hands"
Where did you get TT" Quest de-
manded.
The Washington times., 1915-05-16

you served-that last cup. especiallyr
he asked a.
From tho pantry just as usual sir,
the man answered. 1T was all serVeo
out from the same cauldron."
ANY chance of anyone getting af TT
quite impossible SIR"
Lura rose to her feet.
Sorry" she apologized; i can't cat
anything. I'm off on deck"
The captain rose promptly.
I'll escort you, II l may he sus-
gested.
Harris, too. rose from his place. after
final and regretful glance at the menu
and Joined the others. The captain, now
eyer, drew Lauras arm through ms as
they reached the stairs, and Harris, WIN
a little shrug of the shoulders, made MS
way to Quests stateroom. The doctor.
the professor, Quest and Lenora were
all gathered around two little tubes,
which the criminologist was examining
with an electric torch.
mo reaction at ALL" tho latter NUT
tered. This Isn't an ordinary poison
anyway"
The professor, who had been standing
on one side. suddenly gave vent to
soft exclamation.
Walt" he whispered. Walt I have
an Idea"
He hurried off to his stateroom. Tho
doctor was poring over a volume OF tad
ulated poisons Quest was still watching
his tubes. Lenora sat upon the couch
Suddenly the professor reappeared. He
was carrying a small notebook in his
hand. his manner betrayed some excite
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ton Rowe studied the menu disap-

Foston Rowe studied the menu disap-
provingly.
"Hors d oeuvers," she declared, II
never touch. No one knows how long
they've been opened. Bouillon-I will
have some bouillon, steward"
I'm one moment, madam
TIL professor came ambling along to-
wards the table.
81 fear that I am a few moments
late" he remarked. as he took the
chair next to Mrs. Foston Rowe. I Of
fer you my apologies. captain. con-
gratulate you upon you library. I have
discovered a most interesting BOOK
upon the habits of seagulls. 1t kept
me engrossed Until the very last mo-
ment."
VERY disagreeable habits. those I've
noticed" Mrs. Foston Rowe sniffed.
Madam" the professor assured her.
yours Is but a superficial view. For
myself l must confess that the days
upon which I learn something new in
life are days of happiness for me. To-
day Is an example. l have learned
something new about seagulls. and l
am hungry"
well. you'll have to stay hungry a
long time at this table then" Mrs. Fos-
ton Rowe snapped. Seems to me that
the service is going to be abominable." :"
The steward, who had just arrived,
presented cup Of bouillop to Quest.
The others had all been served. Quest
stirred It thoughtful!y.
And as to the CUSTOM" Mrs. Foston
Rowe continued. 'of serving gentlemen
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"That's the point-the whole pointf''
the professor exclaimed excitedly. He's
done US. He's landed! That paper was
pushed into my hand by a tall Arab,
who mumbled something and hurried
off across the docks. On the landing
stage, mind!
"Mr. Quest" he said. "can you spare
me q moment! You can Ill como, IL
They moved UP toward him. Tho
captain closed the door Of his. cabin.
He pointed to a carpet-sweeper which
lay. against the wall ,,v,..d
They lifted the top. inside were sew
eral sandwiches and a small can OF
what on earth is this7" Quest de-
The captain, without a word. led
them into his inner room. A huge
lounge stood in one corner. He lifted
the valance. Underneath were some
crumbs.
especially II he could crawl out on deck
at night. ] couldn't make out why the
dickens Brown was always sweeping
out my room, and I took up this thing
a little time ago and looked at 1t. This
Where's VII" Brownr Quest asked.
'"f rang down for the chief steward"
the captain continued, and ordered
Brown 10 be sent UP at once. The chief
steward came himself instead. 1t seems
with a huge parcel Of bedding. on tho
first barge this morninsf before anyone
was about"
Quest groaned az he turned away.
The Washington times., 1915-05-16
AmEssAek FROM rEAE taAHDs

The captain came slowly out Of the
shadows. limping a little. and fol-
lowed by his steward, who was MUIR
nT5i6g prer1ss Snd s,n9 apoi9s,ss demanded
eagerly.
little tersely. II ran into Brown here
and we both had shake-up."
"But he was there-a second agoA"
Laura cried out.
Il beg your pardon, miss Brown
ventured. but the decks closed at the
end. as you can see, with sailcloth, and
l was leaning over the rail myself
when you shrieked. There wasn't any
sibly have passed round the deck, as
you can see for yourself"
Laura stood quite still
What doors are there on the side?"
she asked.
The doors Of my room only" the
captain replied, little shortly. at
was Brown you saw. OF course. He was
standing exactly where you thought
Laura walked to the end Of tho deck
Very well, then" she said, you peo-
pie had better set q Btrslt-waistcoat
ready for me. II didn't see Craig
there, I'm going on my head"
Quest had disappeared some seconds
ago; He came thoughtfully back. a lit
tie later.
Captain" he asked. what shall you
say If tell you that I have proof that
Craig is on boardP"
The captain glanced at Laura and re-
Il should probably say a great many
things which I should regret after
wards" he replied grimly.
sit down and we'll tell you what has
happened In my ROOM" Quest con
tinued
He told the story calmly and without
remark The captain held his head
'Of course, I'm convinced that l am
a sane man." he said, but this sounds
more like MunChausen story that any
thing I've ever heard. l suppose you
people are all real? You are in earnest
about this, aren't you? 1t isn't gi-
gantio joke?"
I'VE are In deadly earnest" the pro-
lessor pronounced. gravely
I've been down to the pantry"
Quest went on. "The portfolio has
been open all day. 1t was just possible
for a man to have reached the cups of
bullion as they were prepared. That
isn't the point, however. Craig Is cum
ming and clever enough for any deVilish
scheme on earth, and that card proves
that he Is on board"
The ship shall be searched, the cap
tain declared, "once more. Wen look
into every crack and every cupboard"
Lenora turned away with little
shiver. 1t was one Of her rare moments
You won't find HIM You won't find
him" she murmured. And am
afraid"
Lenora grasped the rails of the steam,
er and glanced downwards at tht
great barge full Of Arab sailors and
merchandise. In the near background
wore the docks Of Port Said II wal
The Washington times., 1915-05-16

They waited in absolute silence.
Inc suggestion which the professor s
disclosure had brought to them was
s5oPelying. momant g. even Quests fnysrs, as Q
KNOBS or sugar together SO that the
contents should fall into the tubes
or bouillon, shook. The result was
magical The bouillon turned to a
siioahige siosuige shade Of gray and began
lt is Morgar poisonr' the professor
cried. with breaking voice.
Ihey all looked at ono another.
craig must be here amongst US"
Quest muttered.
And the bouillon. Lenora cried.
Siasping was I'M Quests arm, the bouillon
There seemed to be. somehow,
amongst all Of them, q curious indis-
denly Lenora. who was sitting on the
lounge underneath tho portfolio, put
out her hand and picked up card
which was lying by his side. She
glanced IT at. at first, curiously. Then
"A messagc" she cried. "A message
from The Hands! Look!
They crowded around her. In that
same familiar handwriting was
scrawled across tho face Of the card
you have escaped this timo by q
chance of fortune. not because your
wits are keen. not because Of your
own shrewdness: simply because
Fate willed 1t. II will not be for
long"
Undearneath was the drawing of
the clenched hands.
There is no longer any doubt" Le-
nora said, calmly. Craig is on
board. He must have been on deck
n few minutes ago. IT was his hand
which placed this card on the port
hole. Listen! What's that:
There was scream from the deck.
They all recognized Laura's voice.
Harris was out OF the stnteropi
first. but they were all on deck with
In ten seconds. Laura was standing
with one hand clasping the rail, her
hand fercely outstretched toward the
lower part OF the promenade deck:
Through the darkness they heard
the sound OF angry voices.
What is II. l.aura'' Lenora cried
She swung round Ipon them.
Craig" she cried. Craig! saw
his face as sat IN my chair there,
talking to the captain. saw 3
mans white face-n"thing else. He
must have been leaning over the
rail. He heard me call out and he
disappeared"
The Washington times., 1915-05-16

ment He closed the door carefully be-
~. ~ wan. want y you. .,,,,. ALL. hs begged. it, to
discover the application of what I am
going to read when I am finished. Now.
If you please"
They looked at him wondering. 1t was
evident that the professor was very
much In earnest. He held the book a
little way away from HIM and read
slowly and distinctly,
This, he began, is the diary of
tour made by Craig and myself In north
ern Egypt some fourteen years ago.
Here is thee first entry Of import:
Monday-Twenty-n nine miles southeast
of Port Said. We have stayed for two
days at a little Mongar village. / have
today come to the definite conclusion
that anthropoid apes were at one time
denizens of this country.
Iuesday-Both Craig and have been
little uneasy today; These Mongars
our way, are one of the strangest and
hercest Of the nomad tribes. They are
descended, without q doubt, from the
spelsnt soSnty s SuneG ssss t S
fore Ghnst. but have preserved In
race. They have the narrow eyes and
the thick nose base of the pure Oriental
special weaknesses seems to be tho in
vention of the most hideous forms Of
torture, which they apply remorselessly
to their enemies
Pleasant sort of people," Quest NUT
tered
We escaped with our lives" the
professor explained earnestly. from
these people only on account OF an in
cident which you will find in this next
paragraph"
Wednesday-This has been wonder
ful day for US. chiefly owing to
what l must place on record as an act
of great bravery by Craig, my servant.
Early this morning man-eatlng lion
found his way into the encampment
The Mongars behaved like arrant cow
the chiefs little daughter. Feerda, at
the brute's mercy. Craig, who Is by no
means an adept in the use of firearms,
chased the animal as he was making
off with this child, and. moro by good
luck than anything else managed to
child back to the encampment just as
the chief and the warriors of the tribe
returned from hunting eXpedltlon. our
position here Is now absolutely secure
attng nv weakness for al matters of
science, the chief has today explained
to me many of the secret mysteries OF
the tribe, Among other things, he has
shown ne q wonderful secret poison,
known only to this tribe, which they
death and is exceedingly difficult to
trace Tho addition of sugar causes a
curious condensation and resolves It
almost to a white paste. The only anti
dote is a substance which they use here
freely, and which is exactly equivalent
The professor closed his book. Quest
promptly rang the bell;
the steward