Show MINE HOST SMITHSON something akin to mineral wealth itself in the stateline Stat eline camp is the banyon and rose bud fresh water springs I 1 owned by J B smithson near the camp and on ground but or feet lower As the camp grows the cry for a water system will necessitate the construction of one and these are the only available springs to furnish a supply of water for domestic and culinary purposes even at this time mr smithson believes the investment in putting in the water system will pay a handsome income and one which will grow into the biggest and surest returns of any other investment in the camp he will soon present the matter to investors and propose a combination water and electric plant whereby a single engine will serve to pump the water and generate the electricity for lighting the camp and furnishing power should the demands require fuel in abundance right on the power plant site will solve that problem and make it exceedingly cheap mr smithson is the genial host of the smithson hotel one of the best in the point of comfort and convenience as well as cleanliness and boasting a table abounding with the by an artist at home cook in ing situated in this way it is not to be wondered that he is also interested in some of the pick of mining ground of the camp associated with H B prout of salt lake city mr smithson owns the marie ground on crown point north of the johnny and margaret on which they have an 80 foot shaft with crosscut cross cut besides shallow shafts in which four feet of ore is opened carrying 7 in gold an and silver the hidden trea treasure s ure claim is also a po possession session of mr smithson and it lies between the ophir and margaret A 75 foot shaft and foot open cothas cut has exposed a vein carrying ore valued at about 7 per ton associated with W S nick he has the queen of the hills mine be tween the ophir and burro which he considers some of his best ground he has other interests and all of his possessions are regarded as splendid ones |