The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-09-05

group OF patented lOUe GAINS &
ores of which are of a similar chara1
ter, in both qu1lity and richness The
Black Pine ground is fairly well de
veloped CT = powerful vein, ard pre-
sents a mineral sh ing that pIsases
the eye of the mining man
Silver Greek Activity
Much has been previously said
the work of the SLY Geek 1finin-
Co, on what are known as the FOrney
mines, on Silver creek. This pro eFff
is being opened W rnder ihe n2nage-
ment of A. W. JacomiDi of Los Angel
es, and they have taken out some
bonanza ore in silver sulphido, asso-
ciated with iron pyrite, and various
forms of gold, and copper Tremen-
dous assay values in gold haze been
procured, suggesting the possible &C
currence of telluride ore. that viii run
thousands of dollars TO the ton. The
present purpose is to drive 3 crosscut
tunnel from the 80 foot level T. tap
4 series of veins apparent at the sur
face: The ore bod IN The ST Fl 7h0v-
measuring 20 inches in ridth OF very
rich argentite ore, with high values
in gold. In all the sered showings or
veins on the ground, the ore maintains
the same general character, contain
ing alluring values. F. NJ. Pollard
and son, Leslie, and others, Of los
Angeles, and several seamen of the
battleship. Arizona. are owners in the
Silver creek properties Mgr. Joco-
mini now has a force at work erect
ing houses for their camp.
Hydraulic Mining.
The Forney mines are in what is
known as the Gravel Range mining
district, the formation being Of the
same eruptive character as that .
bout Yellow Jacket, but for the mos
part deeply buried beneath a blanke
OF gracial gravel, extending TO Pan
Their creek and Prairie basin. Nea'
the old Rabbit Foot mine, now known
as the Lemhi mines, the Lemhi Min
ing Co. with R. E. Lee Ramey in
charge, has installed a hydraulic e
quipment, ffume and everything need
ed to wash the gravel for gold
They still have the job Of blasting
put a reef of rock ahead of their flume
they will have everything in order
to commence taking out gold nex'
spring. The gravel is said to pros
pect we'll The company has also. in
is ledge formation, a tremendous bo-
" of low grade gold-bearing ore.
which will be the object OF subse-
luent exploitation.
In the Blackbird mining district is
presented continuation ofthe same
,ruptive condition, with immense
zones or belts of mineralized struc-
ures, or between intruded bikes of
'hyolite. diabase. or allied forms of
lrchaic rocks. This condition extends
lorthward and eastward for a distance
If about 90 miles. and even a. Tar re-
he head of Deep creek canyon the
of copper ore can he .
ound similarly associated with the
rock as in the Blackhird
amp. Thence it is but three or four .
niles across to The Tormev mines on
he Salmon river side, and thence The .
belt extends eastward ,to
he Pope-Shenon Harmony, and on
p the Lemhi valley
Vast possibilities are held within
he bounds Of this great mineral area
he success of which may lie within
he reach of any or all of the proper
les here mentioned, and partially de
cribed. The Yellow Jacket, and tbs
'orney according TO hopes of promo
ers will become great producers be
ond question; and in the same dis |
rict there is ample room for several
Their mining companies 10 take hold !
-;th equal hopes Of success.
Highways are Corning
Transportation facilities have held,
nd are holding that country back
,om advancing as it should. Today
lie best means of travel is via Lees