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Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
RICH ORE FOUND
In BITTER ROOTS

Possibility of a considerable
mining boom In the Bitter Root
district suggested in discoveries
in recent development of the RAJ
valli Gold Mining company pro-
perty on the south fork OF the
West fork Of the Bitter Root RI
yer in tine Overwhich district.
Hig grade ore shipped to the
Bunker Hill & Sullivan smelter
at Kellogg, Idaho. is said to have
run ii.S ounces Of gold, 6.S ounces
of silver and IL ounces of copper
to the ton. This company has 114O
acres ofrholite mining land and
1850 acres of placer The mine
is now operating at capacity. ship
ping high grade ore to kellogg by
truck and milling low grade
through a six-cell Kroute flotation
machine capable OF milling So
tons Of ore per day.
Directors of the company are.
H. A. King, James L. Brickey and
A. C. Baker. H. c. Packer is sec
Company is capi-
talized at 100000 Of which 65-
900 shares of 81 par are Outstand-
ing. The company is one year old.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

Il have made a geological study
OF the mine and bhe surrounding
area and It Is my desire at this
time to confirm Mr.. Johnson &
statement that the ores do carry
large amounts of platinum as well
as palladium, a metal Of the plati-
mum group, of similar eharacteris-
tics. These precious metals are as
sociated with the oxidized copper
minerals, malachite and chrysOcol-
La, with silver and gold.
''The ore body occurs along an
extended fracture plane in a gab-
bro dixie near it's contac with the
everything sedimentary rocks which
are largely the Ravalli quartzites
Numerous assays have been made
from time to time OF the dixie
rocks showing small amounts OF
both platinum and palladium des-
seminated over a wide area. In the
ore vein the precious metal content
varies from one-tenth to an ounce
and a half per avoirdupois ton in
to one third platinum, a ratio Of
two-thirds palladium.
Deposits OF this kind are very rare,
only two others being known in
the United States. AS far as known
this Is the only lode platinum
group metal deposit in Montana,
the only known platinum occur
renee in the State being a small
amount found in the placers near
Virginia City many years ago"
Platinum is useh chiefly for
lewelry. wedding rings, mountings
for diamonds and other precious
stones; for dresser sets, trophies,
medals, watchcases, etc, platinum
clad nickel is popular; the chemi-
cal industry depends on platinum
for catalyzers, stills In the manu-
facture OF sulphuric acid; chem
icalware such as crucibles, evapor-
ating dishes, ETC., is made Of plati-
mum. A total of 76,193 ounces OF
platinum were used in the United
States in 1888.
Replaces Dental Gold
A total of 26,164 ounces of pal
ladium were used in the United
States in 1888 in the dental In
dustry where gold work Is being
replaced by the less conspicuous
and less expensive palladium. The
electrical and jewelry industries
consume a large amount of palla-
dunn also.
At the present time the price of
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
Miners GET
fine SERVICE
On RFcLOAHS S

There Is much interest In Glass
'sB" or development loans for Mon
tana miners. according 70 August
Grunert, supervising engineer for
the Reconstruction Finance Cor
pOration. Mr.. Grunert has been
handling a large number OF appli-
cations since his appointment. and
has received a large number OF
mining men who have asked for
information which. he adds, he al
ways is glad to give.
Mr. Grunert was appointed to
supervise Class "B' loans while
Arthur Cory OF Butte continues
to handle Glass "a" loans. The
latter exceed $40, 900. and cannot
be granted for development work.
It Is believed that the newly
adopted method OF the RFC will
prove highly pleasing to the Mon
tana mining industry and Mr.. Cru
merit has made every effort to
serve the industry.
IT realize that each mine is a
problem and am willing
to help advise on what is the best
procedure to follow in any given
case" he says. ''If possible, / will
try to have certain days in each
month when I will be in the office
for conference"
Mr.. Grunert spent the past
week in Superior district, making
examinations.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

platinum is around $40 per troy
ounce, palladium about S24 per OF.
During the war when supplies were
cut off from Russia there was an
acute shortage of the metal and
prices of both platinum and palla-
dunn rose to a high OF $3.50 per
ounce.
Drake Operating
The Drake mine has shipped sew
eral thousand tons OF ore from
which come return was obtained
from its platinum content, but the
future Of the mine lies in special
concentration and separation Of the
precious metals which constitute
its major value, according to Mr..
Gilbert.
Kenneth Egan of Helena has
been working the property under
lease from the owners, ]. G. Drake
and Mrs. Mabel Ashcroft OF Dixon.
He has recently associated himself
with Mart Sullivan Of Dixon in the
mine operation. Mr.. Gilbert mas
been retained as consulting METAL
lurgist for the group whose plans
call for extensive development of
the ore bodies and research on the
problem of reducing the metals.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
THREE MINES
GET POWER IN
NORRIS AREA

Three power lines have been con-
structed in the Norris region to
furnish power for the same num-
Der OF mines. All connect with the
Montana Power company's Butte
line.
The Jackpot Mining company
whose consistent shipments OF hum
dred dollar rock has made 1t one
of the outstanding dividend payers
in Montana will replace steam pow
er.
The Tobacco Root mines will
remove their big gas engine and
install motors to operate the 30
ton mill put in operation after re-
cent successful test runs.
The Lakeview Mining company
will begin operations with electri-
city when they start mining and
milling on the Galena mine. They
built four miles of power line and
h ave completely electrified the
mine and mill. D. r. Snider, gem
eral manager, reports that suffi-
cient ore is blocked out to keep
the rs ton mill grinding steadily
after November first.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
WILL NIL RIMINI
ORES NEAR HELENA A

Phil Baurber is completing a
15O-ton mill near the fairgrounds
just outside the city limits Of
Helena. The mill will handle ores
from the mine at Rimini as well
as do custom work. Mr.. Baurber
was forced to construct his mill
near Helena rather thon at the
mine because of the water pollution
danger to the Helena watershed
occurring from the construction of
any milling plants at Rimini, once
famous mining camp, now booming.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

and geolegists may avail
themselves Of the uSe OF the Montana
OIL and Mining Journals geological
library. which has ths largest eoflee-
private reports en- Monkann ell and
mining geology. Stmee many of these
rep@rfn are cat ef Dwimk, copies viii
be furnished Of rapoF3n. together with
mapa. on mofa2akH fnl5o charge
through khe supply Department. M6ms
tana OIL and Mfning Journal, F1fnt
Nafienal Bank Bldg. Great Eaala.
Aenenna.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
UNITED VERDE DIVIDEND

United Verde Extension will on
Nov. pay dividend of 81 to
stock of record Oct. 4. This fol-
lows a dividend Of 81 on August
1. declared a partial distribution
of assets, which policy will be
continued until he conclusion Of
operations at the company's mine
at Jerome, Ariz.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
FRANKI,TN RESIGNS

Writ Franklin, leading spirit OF
the Independent Petroleum Associ-
alton for six years past, has an
nOunced that he win resign as
president
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
REGISTER FULTON sTOCK

The Seattle Stock exchange has
registered stock of Fulton Petro-
leum corporation with the federal
securities commission. The listing
covers 499.72O shares of 81 per
common stock, with $50 shares
unissued.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
GOLD and SILVER mines BEAT
BANKS IN Dividend RECORD

things tile Investment admst
the dv
years
all banking nstuions this
show that
nd percent mining
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

plants have been highly successful
in Canada and various other min
ing states.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
ENGINEER CONFIRMS REPORT
OF MONTANA PLATINUM MINE

Confirmation of platinum in Montana
Journal C.
mining the Mining Association
which, produc-
Dixon Montana Highway NO writes
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
USE HARDINGE HADSEL

The Morning Glory Mine near
Basin has nearly completed con-
struction of a Hardinge Hadsel mill
and expects to be operating shortly.
This is the first Hadsel mill to be
built in Montana. although the
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

MAP of the City nf Gus Bank showing
ownership Of town i0ee nna wan loea-
ffDnss scale I IN. TO 610 6eef 1Sx@&
R1na liha Oh nanew $500 GuD1AF
Department Monsana on x0aKna1
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19

TOWNSHIP PLATs: 4-twp., island twp,
siagis twp, section. on 81 x II
paper, Soc per dos. -Four township and
Twelve township piakn on 14x1g paper
Sc each. Write Journai. Great Falls.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1935-10-19
MINING

FOR IADdEDIATE SALE: Four Ainly
bowels ready for operation priced reeas-
onably. Grugel Mining Company, Box
0iS. Helena, Montana 1O-12-s5-2x
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
FALSE ALARM FATAL

CLEVELAND, May 10 G.N.S0.
Because some one turned in a
false alarm Joe Kulla lost his life.
The youth was struck by a fire
engine hurrying to answer the fire
call.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
SECRET POISON
DISCOVERED IN
GROSS HOME
Chemist Held in Five Deaths
Denied Bail; Declares He
Is Innocent of Crimes

NEW YORK, May 10 G.N.SO.
Ten books on poison were found
in the home of Frederick Gross,
held as a suspect in connection
with the deaths by poison of his
wife and four children, Assistant
District Attorney D. A. McGuin-
ness, Of Brooklyn, announced to-
day.
The $20-a-week bookkeeper for
q chemical firm, however, reiter-
ated his declaration of innocence
as police sought to uncover q
motive for the alleged mass MUIR
der case. Gross is held without
bail.
The past life of the quiet, Grip
pied bookkeeper was dug into in
an effort to find a woman inter-
est. He declares, however:
'FNever in my life did 1 run
around with other women. ALI
my married life I was entirely
faithful to my wife.
II know things look bad but
I am innocent. 1 am all cried
out. 1 miss my wife and chill.
dren terribly"
-. TIRED OF LIVING
District Attorney Geoghan said
he had received reports from
friends and neighbors of the
Gross family that Mrs. Gross had
expressed a wish to die and take
her children with her.
It was reported the m o t h r
said:
I'm tired Of living. Life is
too hard. I wish 1 were dead
and the children with me-"
Gross was asked about Mrs.
Pauline Dugnoitz, a widow of
Hungarian birth. She and her
son, Leo, a chemist, were ques-
toned by police. Gross said:
Certainly 1 knew her. I've
known her for years. My wife
knew her. / used to board at
her home and she was very fond
of my children. And 1 knew
Leo. I was friendly with him
just like 1 was friendly with his
nSOther."
HEARING MAY 20
Gross, looking tired and Seedy,
was arraigned before Magistrate
Jeanette Brill in Brooklyn homi-
eide court on the charge of hav-
ing administered the poison, thai
ium Sulphate in food, to his wife
and children.
He held his shabby fedora hat
crumpled in his hands as he heard
his attorney, Maurice Mas, object
to adjournment of his clients
hearing. The hearing was finally
set for May 20.
Assistant District Attorney Vim
cent Ferrari said the prosecution
had not had sufficient time in
which to prepare its case. The
five deaths involved required ex-
tended scientific tests. He said:
"These deaths were caused by
a subtle poison. We have not
yet had time even to exhume
the body of the first child to
die"
After his arraignment, Gross
charged authorities had beat him
and abused him.
Seemed AffectiOnate
Among those in court when
Gross was arraigned were Mr.. and
Ms. Samuel Stab, neighbors.
Both expressed their mistaken be-
lief in his innocence. They said:
HE always seemed to be a
very affectiOnate husband and
father.
1--WE never heard of any quar-
reIS between him and his wife"
The fifth child, Frank Gross, S
years old, and his grandmother,
Mrs. Olga Bein, who lived with
her daughters family, were still
seriously i'll in the hospital, appar-
emily suffering from the same
poison that killed the others.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
U.S.FUNDASKED
To CURB FLOOD
FREDERICK GROSS

EVANSVILLE, Md, May 10.
Formal application was made to-
day to Frank C. Walker and pub
lie works heads for a 100000 loan
to push flood control of the East
ern Branch of the Anacostia
River.
The application closely followed
letter to President Roosevelt,
sent yesterday, asking his aid in
putting the project on the "pre-
ferred list of civic improvement
projects.
The application was made in
the form of a letter. It asks ia
vorable consideration of Plan B,
developed by War Department en-
gineers. The plan continues into
Maryland the widening and deep
ening of the Anacostia as pushed
in the District, to handle the over
flow of flood waters from the 157
square miles that drain into the
Eastern Branch.
The President was told, in a
letter from John S. White, of Col
mar Manor, chairman of the
Flood Control Committee, that
flood control is essential at Bla-
densburg to keep Defense High
way and Baltimore Boulevard
open at all times.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
j. s., CUBA PAY.
|. DEWEY HONOR

PHILADELP HIA, May 10.
Cuba and the United States stood
shoulder to shoulder yesterday,
lifting their swords in salute and
sounding their bugles, in honor of
Admiral George Dewey, hero of
Manila Bay.
Thirty-seven years ago came
that memorable occasion on which
Gridley fired when he was ready,
and yesterday Philadelphians
memorialized the event at Dewey's
flagship, the Olympia, in the
Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Members of veterans organiza-
lions and other patriotic societies
numbering more than 5000 pa
raded on South Broad Street prior
to ceremonies at the Olympia.
Fully 10000 other citizens
jammed their way into the yard"
and edged as close as permitted
by the danger of falling off dock
to the worn, but rugged, battle
craft.
Before and after a silent cere-
mony at the ship bands played,
drums stirred blood in the heat of
enthusiasm and speakers told of
the past, and the possible future,
of the Olympia,
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
District Boosters
Launch Drive
For Members
CORDELIA GRIFFIN

Launching it's 1885 campaign
for membership and funds, the
Greater National Capital Com
mittee today began a drive to
gain all downtown merchants
as its supporters.
Lloyd B. Wilson, president of
the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, was elected
to head the campaign commit
tee. The organization promotes
local business through inducing
national societies to hold con-
ventions in Washington and by
acting as an information bureau
for persons intending to visit or
establish themselves here.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
CADET DRILLS
BEGIN TODAY
ANY DUST ON IT?

Brass buttons and buckles
brightly polished and rifles rest
ing heavily on young shoulders,
Company L of Roosevelt High
School today opened the forty
eighth annual company competi'
tive drill of the Washington High
School Cadet Corps at Griffith
Stadium.
After the last company has
completed it's drilling tomorrow
afternoon, Major John c. Raft,
of Western High School. cadet
corps adjutant, will announce the
result of the competition.
The companies scheduled to
drill today, in addition to Com
pany L, are G, M and I. of RooSe-
welt; A, B, D, C and F of Eastern;
F., B, C, E and D, of Central, and
E, B, C and D, of Mckinley.
Tomorrow, the companies which
will take the field will be K, F.
E, G, l. and H, of western; A,
of Central; M, of Western; E. OF
Roosevelt; A, of Mckinley and
G, of Eastern.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
GIGANTIC FRAUD
LAID TOFARLEY
BYHUEYLONG
Senator Cites Contracts for
Construction in Assailing
Official
By WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
International News Service

Postmaster General James A.
Farley manipulated a gigantic
fraud against the Government in
the handling Of construction con.
tracts, Senator Huey P. Long CD
Louisiana, charged in the Senate
this afternoon in demanding an
inquiry into the Cabinet officers
official conduct.
Long spoke in defense Of his
resolution of inquiry, which the
Senate Post Office Committee de-
clared contained no charges
worthy of investigation. Long de-
nounced the committees report
as a "whitewaSh."
After charging Farley with con-
trolling judges and prosecuting
officials, Long said:
81 am not going to leave any.
thing to the Imagination. Be-
fore I take my seat will compel
every man in this Senate to
admit that James A. Farley
manipulated a gigantic fraud
against the Government. 1 will
smoke him out for you. If you
have tears, prepare to shed
them"
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
.|NFLAT|ONF|GHT
FACES HOUSE
International News Service

International News Service
House leaders today girded
themselves to resist three anti
Administration thrusts before
Congress adjourns.
They are drives by the initiation
lists, the farm relief extremists
and the 16to-1 SilveriteS who
demand action on these measures
despite Administration objections.
Having held the House in line
throughout the session, Speaker
Byrns and the other chieftains are
confident only Administration
measures will be approved from
now on.
The soldiers bonus, however,
was an exception. 1t passed the
House over President Roosevelt's
opposition and Speaker Byrns has
conceded the House will override
his expected veto of the bill.
The most potent threat ap-
peared to be the Frazier-Lemke
farm refinancing bill, under which
three billion dollars in new cur
rency would be issued to refinance
farm debts at 16 per cent interest.
Representative Lemke CD Of
North Dakota, forced the bill from
the House Agriculture Committee
with favorable recommendation.
He is now fighting to bring the
measure to a vote despite opposi-
ton of the Rule Committee. His
petition to force a vote has been
signed Sy 156 members, with sig
natures Of 218 required.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
STATE PROBES
CHURCH BLAZE

BERWYN, Md, May 1S.-An
investigation from the State fire
marshalps office today began a
probe into the $4,000 fire that
destroyed the Berwyn Presbyter'
ian Church early yesterday. Mem
bers of the board of church
trustees believe the fire was set
by a firebug.
Prince Georges county police
men Howard Slater and Albert
Anderson reported they found
no evidence the fire was of in
cendiary origin.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
Inquest Scheduled
In HOOdlum Killing

An inquest will be held at
1890 p. m. today in the death
of a colored hoodlum identified
yesterday as Leroy Savoy, IS,
Of the 800 block of independence
Ave-, S. w. Savoy was shot by
Lawrence Halstead, 20, rookie
policeman, who was attacked by
the colored man and a COM
panion, who escaped.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
Do You Remember?

One month ago the tollo,D-
tho names 1Dere in the head.
lines. Can you recall them?
BelIadine Curtis.
Zett2 Wells.
Russell Clark.
Sheila Macdonald.
John v. Clinnin.
(AnSUerS on Page ~
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
JanitOrs Offered
Course of Lessons

NEW TON, Mass, May 13
G.N.SO.-"What is the proper
way to stand up broom?" The
answer to this and similar ques-
lions concerned with the art of
being a janitor are answered in
a course of six lessons, arranged
by George Kellar, secretary of
the Newton school committee.
Incidentally, the proper way
to stand up a broom is on its
handle.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
R|CHBERG SEES
AUTO MAKERS
International News Service

international News service
Following an informal confer
ence with Alfred P. Sloan, presi-
dent Of General Motors, Walter
Chrysler, and other automobile
manufacturers in New York, Don
aid r. Richberg, chairman Of the
National Recovery Board returned
to his Capital office today, but re-
fused to discuss details Of the
meeting.
Mr.. Richberg said the visit in
New York was to learn from the
manufacturers their side of the
dispute with labor which already
has closed several Chevrolet
plants Of General Motors.
Mr.. Richberg said his part in
the conference was that of an in
tereSted observer,
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
Deer on Railroad
Delay Ore Train

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo,
May 10 U.N.SO The boldneSS Of
deer in this region can make rail
reading irkSome.
Engineer j. w. Logan, of the
Midland Terminal Road was
forced to stop his train of 40 ore
cars and four engines near Mani
tou while members Of the crew
persuaded four deer to quit block
ing the track.
The Washington times., 1935-05-13
CITY is FIRE LOSER

BOSTON. May 10 Q.N.SO.
When a 17-cent fire, caused by a
short circuit. broke out in the
automobile of John Quinton, it
cost the city Of Boston's fire de-
partment 500 to extinguiSh it.
The 500 represented the actual
cost of sending apparatus to the
fire. ..-.
, 1935-01-15
Golden Wedding
Anniv ersary Is
Observed ByP Pair
Especial to The Herald)

MISSION. Jan. l5.-Mr. and Mrs.
Gustave Edward Rome. residents Of
Mission since 1909. celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary Saturday.
A mass was said in their honor at
St. Paul's Catholic church Satur-
day morning. Nj. Rome Is u and
Mrs. Rome Is So.
Married in 1885 at St. Michel's
church in St. James Parish, Louis
lana. they moved TO Franklin, La.
and then TO Mission, arriving here
July 5. 1909. They have resided in
the same house throughout their
residence here. Mr.. Rome establish
ed the first ice house Mission ever
had. shipping ice from other points
Only nine buildings stood In the
present city of Mission when Mr.
and Mrs. Rome arrived here. and
the first citrus orchard had Just
been planted.
Mr.. Rome opened Missions first
theatre in 1910 and. planted his first
orchard In 1918
or u children born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Rome. eight are still living
They are Mrs. +. J. Wennerbon OF
Houston. Mrs. Henry Hannah o.
Port Arthur. and Mrs. w. o. Brown,
Mrs. A. S. Achee. Miss Mamie Rome,
r.. j. Rome. Maurice Rome and Oh
lie Rome. all OF Mission.
, 1935-01-15
Especial 70 me Herald

MISSION. Jan. l5.-Three new
tests in Hidalgo county's Sam
fordyce field, 20 miles west Of Mis-
sion, have reached an interesting
depth, two are in process OF COM
pletion and several more are drill
ing.
Progress was reported on several
wildcat rigs IN various sections OF
the county.
Completion Of the Rogers Oil &
Gas Company's No. / Francisco B.
Guerra. in the southeast rs acres
OF tract 254, porcion 40, about 1900
feet east OF discovery, will be de-
layed until cement sets on an
inner oil string set inside the orig
inal finch O. d.. casing TO over
come excessive gas pressure from
the upper sand. Casing was set and
cemented at 2.75l feet, the lower
five feet being perforated, but this
did not control the gas sand co-ed
from 2,7O9 to 2723 feet. The test
had Saturation az 2,727-5l feet.
On the west edge Of the field.
Heep Oil Corporations No. 3 Sea-
bury ct al, in the southeast &c
acres OF Tract 256. Porcion 38,
about 2.l00 feet northwest OF dis
covery, drilled the plug Sunday
night and was running tubing Mon
Gay night preparatory TO compile
ton sometime Tuesday or Tuesday
night. The test had saturation at
2,757-85 feet.
Plug will be drilled Wednesday