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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27
Training the Prospector

No better evidence OF the changed and more important
status of the mining proSpector could be cited than the tact
that mining schools are giving more and more attention
to providing facilities for the training of the p%rospector in
the principles and practice of his business, says Mining and
Engineering World.
The field for the prospector's activities is now much
larger than in the early days when free gold, silver, copper,
lead and zinc ores were the principal ones sought. Many
other metals and ores now have economic value, which,
even a few years ago. were worthless as far as the pros
oector was concerned. The search for these may prove
profitable to the prospector, provided he has the necessary
scientific knowledge to Join with his practical experience
to make success possible.
We do not go so far as to say that there is nothing
left for the old-time p%rospector, for there is, but his field IS
limited and is becoming more and more limited from year
to year. He can enlarge his field only by increasing his
kit of intellectual prospecting tools. and Incidentally his
material. He should have some knowledge of geology.
m;neralogy, photography, chemistry and dctcrminative
Other subjects might be mentioned, knowl-
edge of which would not come amiss. The up-to-iate
prospector of today and the future must acquire mere or
less of this scientific information. To acquire this he has
had recourse to correspondence schools and to independent
study. Now his needs are being recognized by mining
schools. The University of Washington at Seattle, and
recently the Colorado School of Mines at Golden and the
University of Nevada School of Mines have established
short courses for prospectors in ord er to promote more eff
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27
Future of Metal Mining

The belief is strong in many quarters that more
money will be available from now on for investment III
mines and good prospects than for several years: AS the
only standard metal, gold occupies a commanding posi-
ton in the world of mining and more than ever before a
gold mine is-a gold mine. There is plenty OF money
awaiting investment in the east. and 1t may be said that
capital is extending the right hand of fellowship to any
thing that looks good in a mining way.
For one reason or another Goldfield is in the world S
eve at this time, but the most conspicuous reason IS that
the potentiaHties of the district have been vastly enhanced
within the past six months. Rich ore at great depth-that
tells the story of Goldfield's future. Journals devoted to
the mining industry are very generally optimistic in view
ing the future, believing that now is the accepted time 10
"get in and get under" In a recent issue the Salt Lake
Mining Review said
"There is every reason to believe that this IS the psy-
GEOLOGICAL time to become interested in the mining indus
try. And it is more than a belief, for it is a fact. Already
the business world has again turned to mining, and not be-
cause it is an attractive and pleasant pursuit, but because
il is vastly profitable and because it offers more opportun'-
ties for safe and profitable investment than is now offered
in anv other line of industrial enterprise.
"The time is near at hand when there will be a most
urgent demand for every metal that is delved from the
Ground. for every material that can be used IN commerce
and manufacture. This is the reconstruction and rebuild
mo neriod. the demands of which should call into the
field of activity every able-bodied man, every producer
and every man who has a dollar to invest; for the demand
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

must be met, and there must be no loafers and idlers in
the harvest field.
IF you have a mining proposition of promise, develop
it if you can and place it upon a producing basis. If you
have a few or many dollars to invest, put it into good pros
poets, promising mining stocks, into anything in the min
ing line that is legitimate and has the earmarks of succe IS
for the day is not far distant when every ounce of metal
produced will be in earnest demand to meet the require
ments of industrial and financial activity, in replacing
that which has been destroyed, and in supplying the wants
of the reconstruction period that is slowly dawning, or that
may be upon us almost at a moments notice"
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

ers yet found, is alaskite, a granitic
rock which contains no min
erals of value. Lying upon the
alaskite is the shale, varying great
ly in thickness but present through
out almost the entire district. The
shale is a sedimentary formation and
was once the surface here until COW
cred by later volcanic flows of var
1ous periods. The surface of this
was from the first impermea-
Die to solutions which caused ELL
r1chment above and the shale surface
was irregular, being marked by hills.
ridges and depressions. making a
contour more uneven than that of
the present surface. 1t is apparent
thai prior to the laying down of the
later flow, the shale surface was
marked by a valley or irregular de-
preston of considerable extent. with
a fall from the neighborhood of
Columbia Mountain to the south.
The shale has been penetrated on
the Booth property, on the southern
slope of Columbia Mountain. at a
depth OF little more than 200 feet,
and on the Lone Star Property a
shaft near the western boundary ex-
posed the shale at a depth of 80
1eet. In the Kewanas the shale has
been cut at a depth of $40 feet. in
the Jumbo Extension at about the
same depth. The Merger Mines
smart, on the st. Ives claim. enter
ed the shale at about 1900 feet and
Inc contact has lately been exposed
IN the Atlanta, and near the Griz-
Fly Bear end-line, at a depth of l.
100 fee BY reference to the mar
or the Goldfield district it will he
readily seen that the dip of the
shale is generally to the south-soutb-
east. The later flows consist chief
ly of %rhyolite, andesite. dacite and
'atite, the last named being the Did.
est OF all and lying Immediately nm
on the shale. There has been M
expectation that pay ore would he
round everywhere along the sbale
contact, but only at points whore a
,iiherailzed and silicified vein. ex-
tending downward to the sbale in
lne form OF a fissure, is found Tn
oottom upon the shale. At sucb
points the mineralized solutions hat
nave caused enrichment in the
veins nave apparently circulated
trough the broken contact area
sillcifying and enriching the LATHE
tnat lies Immediately above tho
snaie, for varying thicknesses, and
FORMING the deposits of rich ore. sucb
as have been found in the Jumbo Ex-
tension. Grizzly Bear and Atlanta
mines along this contact. It is true
tina the Goldfield Consolidated has
mined good ore up to a point near
the Silver Pick lines and ore of good
grade has been found in the Silver
flick property, at a depth of SEQ
1eet, but is not developed in COM
merclal quantity. The shaft of The
Silver Pick will without doubt reach
sne shale contact at a depth of about
700 feet and it is believed that pay
ore will be found in this territory.
at the point of contact between the
shale and one of the large veins w.
ing to the west and dipping in this
direction. Tie shale contact has not
been exposed in the Mohawk mine,
the ore of which has been taken
from the vein.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27
j. B. ", Limestone, Tenn.

QuestionEWill you please ex-
plain at length and in full the diff
ference between the shale-latite con-
tact and the Columbia Mountain
1ault ore zone? In literature I
receive 1 e come companies are
referring to these as being the
same. While some literature would
a n to believe that the Column
D1a Mountain fault ore zon came to
the surface and dipped to the east.
and consequently there would be no
sh~ale-latite contact west of where
this outcrops, other reports state
that the Silver Pick Con-, which is
west of this fault zone. is going TO
sink to the shale-latite contact. The
Silver Pick is west of the ore zone
and 1 note that some claim that
there will not be any ore found west
OF this zone, while in other reports
| see that the Consolidated COMPANY
mas mined ore right up to the Silver
Pick lines. Will you please tell me
whether or not the Consolidated has
mined valuable ore west of the
Columbia Mountain fault zone and
at what depth Silver Pick looks
TO me like one of the best located of
all the prospects and cannot see
why the side lines should cut off the
ore deposits. Again, I note that
some companies with property near
the line of the Columbia Mountain
1ault say that it is only a few hun
dred feet to the shale-latite contact
where the rich ore was found in the
Mohawk, while others, for instance
the Florence and Atlanta, find the
contact at a depth of 1000 to 1000
1eet and on the east of them the
Extension finds it at a depth
OF 1000 feet. Why is this? Can you
tell me at about what depth il will
be found in the different proper
ties? Please answer in your paper.
Answer-The Columbia Mountain
fault has no relation whatever to
the latite-shale contact. The fault is
a long break or f~issure, a d~isplace-
ment caused in all probability by
seismic action, extending from a
point northeast of Columbia Noun
tain along the east slope of the
mountain and south, through the
property of the Goldfield Console
dated Mines company. This, at
least, is as far as it's continuity has
been demonstrated, although there
are indications hat it extends, in
the form of a horseshoe far to the
northeast and southeast of these
points. 1t is apparent that this great
fracture has formed the avenue
through which the mineralized So
lutions have been forced, by pres
sure from below, to the fractured
and broken formations above, en-
rlching these areas and forming the
~ore-bearing veins of this part of the
district. This fault, together with
the geological conditions surround
ing it. is described in detail in RAN
some's report for the United States
geological survey, and in an article
by II. c. Cutler. which appeared in
the Engineering and Mining Jour
nal of January 80, last. The shale-
latlte contact, as the name indicates.
is merely the point of contact be-
tween these two formations and ex-
tends throughout the district. The
oaslc formation. underlying all 9TH
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27
QUERIES AND ANSWERS

This department IL conducted for the purpose OF supplying
subscribers with Information on various properties in which they
may be interested and regarding which they may make inquiry.
Answers to queries contain the best Information it is possible to
obtain, but this newspaper dec lines to give advice on the pur-
chase or sale of any mining stoc ks. All inquiries for Information
will be answered through this column, and none OF them will bs
answered by personal letters)
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27
Death Toll Among Coal Miners

of a million men employed in American coal mines, just
made public by the United States bureau of mines, shows
that 2,45I men were killed. Comparing the deaths with
the year 1913, there is a decrease of 334, or one man less
killed for nearly every day in the year.
Shocking as is the violent death of 2,45I men in a
years time BY a peaceful industry said Van II. Manning,
acting director of the bureau, "the men of the bureau who
are engaged in the campaign 10 reduce this casualty list
find, in comparison with other years, some facts that are
rather comforting and some indications that the improve
ment noted in the saving of life will be further accentuated
as the years pass.
I'm the first place, coal mining in 1914 cost the lives
of RI men in every 1000 employed, while in the year 1917
the death rate was 373. That reduction alone means a
saving of more than 800 lives. The number of miners
killed for every one million tons of coal mined in 1914
was 4SI. In the year 1913 there were 4S0 miners killed
for every million tons mined. With the exception of
the year 1912, the 1914 rate is the lowest yet recorded for
the United States. The amount of coal produced for each
miner killed in 1914 was 2oS,o7S tons, which is the largest
amount on record with the exception of the year 1912.
There were 3I6 lives lost in disasters in which more than
five men were killed which is a reduction of I4S deaths
when compared with the disasters of 1913.
When the bureau of mines began its work, the great
cause OF great disasters in the coal mines of the United
States was the explosion of coal dust. This phase of the
problem was taken up more vigorously than any other,
and it is indeed gratifying to the bureau that the explosions
from coal dust in 1914 have decreased 90 per cent from
the previous year.
"While the bureau of mines is leading in this national
movement to reduce the number of deaths in the mines,
it realizes fully that not much progress could be made,
were it not for the helpful cooperation it obtains from the
state bureaus, the miners themselves, the operators and
various other agencies. The Improvement being made
may ~rightfully be credited to closer and more careful in
spection BY the state inspectors. better enforcement of laws
and regulations by the operators; a better realization of
the dangers attendant upon the miner in his Oily work and
his efforts to reduce accidents due to the educational cam
paign conducted in his behalf; the extended use of safety
lamps in doubtful mines; the use of permissible explosives
that have been passed upon by the bureau of mines; the
wetting of dusty mines to prevent explosion of coal dust
the first-aid and rescue training which saves lives that
otherwise might be lost bv reason of n INJURIES received
the enactment of industrial accident compensation laws
and last but not least the fine spirit of cooperation on the
part of all concerned
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

The United States is bv lar the largest copper pro-
ducer in the world: in fact, we produce more than the rest
of the world together. The growth of the copper indus
try in the United States has beeen notable, according to
figures compiled by the United States geological survey.
In IS45 the production was $4,000 pounds; in 1913 it was
,224,4S4o oS pounds. The total production of the Unit
ed States from 1850 to 1913 was 1s,s57,476y91o pounds.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

c1ent prospecting, based on scientific principles, for the bet
ter development of the mineral resources of the respective
states. Prospectors who avail themselvs of such oppor-
tunlt1es for increasing their knowledge and efficiency will
De IN a position to give material benefit to the mining in
dustry and themselves.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

Keno Gazette: The Gazette is not inclined to regard
the enactment into laws of the divorce and race track
bills, with the least possible measure of despair. While
1t openly announced that it did not believe that the pass
age OF those measures would work for the best interests
OF the state at large, it does not believe now, nor was if
ever of the opinion that Nevada could be permanently in
Jured by such legislation. We have the utmost faith in
the future OF this great state and its people and believe
that they will ultimately solve the problems that NAV arise
IN a manner that will rebound to the greatest benefit of the
entire community. There may be conflicts of opinion as
to what IS the best course to pursue and mistakes NAV be
made, but these all will be corrected in the course of time
and ultimate good will ensue. AS a result of recent leo
islahon there should not be the least bitterness NANTES, ed.
Two of the nations foremost men, William Howard
Taft, former president of the United States, and Robert
Lansing, counsellor for the state department, have recent
y warned the people that the United States is now facino
a critical situation. There are many obstacles in the way
OF being neutral and at the same time attempting to
conserve the shipping and other interests of the country
1t cannot be denied that the situation has its difficulties
Doc Wiley advises everybody to devote an hour to
each meal. How can a man spend that much tine O. q
plate of beans?
An exchange says Carranza has taken the can;ta1
again, but fails to say how much.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

Doc Wiley advises everybody to devote an hour TO
each meal. How can a man spend that mucl, time ON a
plate of beans? :"
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-02-27

An exchange says Carranza has taken the can;ta1
again, but fails to say how much. p'"
, 1915-01-27

Lars Christian He1weg-Larsen,

Gore"or OF ne DaaSA WeSt Hdo I7oodS,
huight Of boDaeJrog and Danudrogs~o4d,
N1AKES KNOWN: On the most submissive represent
ID tation of the Ministry OF Finances His Majesty the kiu4
1914 to sanction the following Ordinance concerning advances
from the immigration Fund for the continuation Of Cane
Cultivation in st Croix passed at 3rd discussion in the
Colonial Council of St. Croix ON the 81 September 1914
, 1915-01-27
ORDINANCE


concerning advances from the
immigration Fund for the
continuation of Cane-Cultiva-
ton il ST. Croiz.
, 1915-01-27
ANORDNING

%angaNende Forstr@kninger af Immi-
erationsfondet til Vedligeholdelse af
Sukkerrorsdylknlngen paa ST. Croix.
, 1915-01-27

Advances under SIS and 6 cannot be granted to parties who Eayo
not repaid in full advances previously received from the immigration
Fund
To which all concerned have to conform.
Government of the Danish West India Islands
St Croix, the 10th January 1915.
Under my Hand and the seal of Government.
HELWEG-LARSEN.
, 1915-01-27

arelu0y for de daask-rcstjndiShe Ger,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-08-13
THE IDAHO STATE FAIR OF CALDWELL.

A state fair will be held at Caldwell this year The
Idaho State Fair association of this city invites the diff
ferent counties and communities of the state to participate
in this fair by showing their products and attending We
pleased to say that the nearby counties greatly
interested and will take advantage of the State Fair.
These counties assured that they will receive square
deal in every particular; honest award and prompt pay
ment of premiums; and large intelligent audience.
The Idaho State Fair association of Caldwell was
gained after Boise had given up all thought of holding
fair of any kind Boise had failed in its efforts main
tain state fair The press of the capital city and ndvd-
uas interested in the old Inter Mountain Fair association
had announced that the project had been abandoned In
view of the abandonment of the Boise enterprise the
officers and stockholders of the Canyon county association
decided to broaden the of the Caldwell fair.
meeting held in this city which attended by prom
nent men Of Canyon Ada, Gem, Owyhee, Goodng, FL
and Lincoln counties This meeting resulted the
organization of the Idaho State Fair association Plans
adopted and taken for the proposed fair AS
began to look though the Caldwell enterprise
might succeed Boise individuals inspired by Spite envy
and malice, got busy. They too would hold fair
if all they accomplished was the discredit of the
Caldwell fair
The Idaho State Fair association calls attention to the
history of the Idaho State Fair in order that the people
Idaho may understand the conditions For many years
Canyon county assisted Boise in its fair As matter of
fact the Canyon county exhibit the Boise state fair was
at least two-fhs of the entire fair The balance of the
state fair display supplied by other counties Boise
confined her activities manipulating race meet In
her judgment the fair proper anclay to the race
meet The fair became important only after Caldwell had
decided to take it up and carry it to
We note with considerable satisfaction that the Ada
county oranges demanding that Boise hold county
fair They state that the present organization was effected
with the purpose in view of holding county fair They
object to Bosses attempt broaden into state fair
and have notified Boise that they will support the pro-
posed state fair at Boise This action no more than
right and proper Boise her fair voluntarily
She should have the courtesy and grace to keep out
Tribune is hiatt he Roi Of
tort will meet with scant courtesy from the people of
Idaho this they know the facts leading UP to
the organization of the Idaho State Fair association of
Caldwell
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-08-13
MAYOR BoYEs WILL MAKE GOOD.

If affords The Tribune the greatest satisfaction to state
that Mayor Boyes will that Dearborn street properly
graded and rounded AS the irrigation season
over the city will put the street in proper condition
Mayor Boyes and the council have gone Dearborn
street. carefully noted the condition of the horoughare
and decided upon the completion of the work
The administration of Mayor Boyes promises to be a
great and for the that he and his trusted
advisers are willing listen to Pride Of opinion
seems to have place in the mental makeup of Mayor
Boyes If one of his subordinates makes mistake and
the mistake is brought attention. it is rectihed promptly
and cheerfuly. With such in office the affairs of the
city will be taken of properly.
The present condition of Dearborn street. must say
in justice to Commissioner Campbell, Engineer MCGEE,
and Councmen Forbes and Lilly is the result of
of judgment in laying the city mains years
ago When they came to grade Dearborn street it was
thought make the best Of bad job. The admins
aon has decided that the way do things is to do them
right,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-08-13
POLITICAL SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

A league is planning a nationwide
political organization, by which it
hopes to dictate the election or defeat
OF every candidate for state or ma
tional Office. The plan, outlined at
the convention recently, will be push
ed to completion. The organization
VIII be made up of bible classes in all
Sunday schools where permission can
be obtained of the pastor. The pri-
mary object of these bible classes will
be to bring about a political revolu-
ton and defeat all candidates for Of
nee who will not subscribe to the
political tenets of the league. Rev.
George DOVE of Philadelphia, the
founder Of the Billy Sunday bible
classes. expressed the belief that the
city of Philadelphia would furnish
$4,000 members and that Pennsylyanf,
would come forward with 100000 The
creation of political bible classes is 70
be worked with great enthusiasm
throughout the country. DR.. Dove
VIII map out the details, and Billv
Sunday will be asked to make Liam
ket endorsement and appeal for men,
nncrs. The members of Congress and
former governors who have affiliated
themselves with the anti-saloon league
VIII direct the political campaigns for
the election or defeat of candidates
and have charge of the legislative bu-
reaus after election for URGING The
passage or rejection Of proposed leg
islation.