Gilpin observer., 1915-12-30

From recently obtained figures
from government and state sources,
we learn that the metal production
OF the state in 1915, was $45,924, 129,
as compared with $34,407,626 in 1914.
Gold as usual, takes the lead, and
during the year 1915 there was $22,-
100000 Of this metal produced as
against $19,SS3,105 in 1914, and will
undoubtedly place this state in the
lead as the greatest gold producer of
the western continent. Silver and
uranium were the only two metals
former was caused by the exceptional
low price that prevailed fer that
metal the entire year, while the
shrinkage CT the latter was caused
by the war in Europe, practically
destroying the market for that class
of ore. To Offset these two compar-
ativeay new metals, tungsten and
vanadium were added to the list that
returned $2,5S7 1923. Zinc, on account
OF this metals use for war purpos-
es, led all other metals in increas-
ed production $4,000 900 having been
produced In 1915, as against $685.
523 in 1914
In 1915. much of the time In many
was spent in placirg old and aband-
oned mines in shape for large and
extensive production in future, and
the year just being entered upon will
undoubtedly be one of the most sue
cessful mining ys ars recorded in his
tory. From information gathered
from aid parts Of the different coun-
tries, silver eventually will come in
to it's own and again become one of
the money metals OF the world, and
er increase in the price of this met
al
Colorado before the demone.ization
OF this metal, led the world in it's
production, Clear Greek county alone
producing annually more than is now
accredited the entire state, and a
rise in price to seventy cents per
ounce would again open the great
mines about Georgetown and Silver
Plume that have produced millions
upon millions of dollars OF the white
metal. The great silver mines OF
Aspen, Leadville and San Juan would
again be in active operation and
swell the present output by 50,0O0.-
900 Of dollars as in the days OF yore.
From the states earliest history,
Gilpin county, the Little Kingdom"
that is but ten mics square, has ev-
er been noted for is steady produc-
ton Of the yellow metal, now so
eagerly sought by every nation of
the earth, and whoee vadue now com
mands q premium in all the belliger-
ent countries, has produced over
$3.50 900 900 and three-fCurtfs OF this
small area, has as yet scarcely been
prospected. Altf o, gh half century
has been devoted IN bringing to light
tfet metal that e,ectrifies and al
lures, the chance for the tenderfoot
from the remote east winning a for
tune in a short time, is as palmy as
when our forefathers first panned the
sands Of Clear Creek, many of the
late arrivals having met with great
er success on rnprospeoteA lands
than did the pioneer.
At one time gold was the only met
al Gilpin county was supposed to
contain in paying quantities, but re-
cent developments show that It is
rich in tungsten. molybdentte and ur-
anium. three of the rare minerals
that now command the attention of
the world, on account of their high
price and usefulness in war and med
icdne, and from her bowels will be
mined millions Of dollars worth of
this class OF ores IN 1916.
Gllpin, the land that drew the
Drawn and intellect from all portions
OF the globe over half century ago,
whose lofty and crystal peaks has
ever stood as silent sentinels to
guide the weary prospector as he
slowly, though pprsistentlyi plodded
his way over trackless and barren
waste. through secluded and nature
charming wooded glens, where the
crystal rivulets from our mountains
flow undisturbed and are perpetual.
ly being fed from our immense and
ever moving glaciers.
Gilpin. the world famed county in
'Codorado's bright constellation, whose