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Show THE & The Mining FHoge. PUBLISHED Ewery Saturday Morning IN : Denver, Salt Lake and San Francisco. L. R. BRITTON, - - Business Manager. OFFICES: DENVER, - 413 & 414 Mining Exchange Bldg. SALT LAKE, 26 W. Third South St. SAN FRANCISCO, 29 Chronicle Building. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $4.00 per annum in United States, Canada and Mexico. $5.00 per annum to England, the Continent, Australia and countries in the Postal Union. Postage prepaid by the Publishers. Advertising Rates on Application. Editor, - Associate : - ; Editors, WILLIAM E, SMYTHE, WILL: HALut POooRE. FRANK HALL. Gro. F. Canis. : THE METALS. New SERV York kr heise Oo LEAD... COPREMR OS ee Market. co aes Cees ake 86 2 het tos wit, ceeds 4.05 11.90 A GENERAL revival of placer mining has been noticed in Montana and California this season. This is probably occasioned by the depression of silver. Mining men can never be idle, and if one prospect fails another is worked. The placers have yielded good returns, and that in old fields deserted years ago as unprofitable. Tue Colorado State Silver League will meet in convention at Denver on the 26th of this. month for the purpose of determining what action shall be taken in regard to the State and National political campaign. It is an open secret that the Colorado silver men have entered the fight to winand will stand by the proposition till silver is properly recognized by our national representatives in Congress. A RAILROAD, as contemplated between Salt Lake City and Denver, would open up one almost continuous mineral belt through Utah, Navada and California. It would pass through a comparatively undeveloped country, and wuld enable thousands of people to find homes and employmentin what is nowa barren and unproductive field. Business would be stimulated at both termini and along the entire line. “Let the road be built as soon as possible. : m WATER is reported as selling at $2.50 per gallon in the new mining camp near Kingman, Arizona. In therush and excitement attending a discovery’ of a rich mineral district, men forget for the time all the requirements of life in their eagerness for securing claims. This is an argument in favor of constructing storage reservoirs in the mountains to hold the water. Ifthere was a reservoir system in operation in the mountains of Arizona a good supply of water couldbe carried by canals or pipes to every mining district either in operation or prospective. Ir has been suggested that a chime of silver bells be arranged for exhibition at the World’s Fair. This would certainly attract the attention of many gold bugs to the sweet music of silver bells, The idea is a good one and we hope to see it carried into practical demonstration. But, it may cause the enemies of the silver dollar to labor more strongly for its total annihilation as money and reduce silver to such a price as to enable all the eastern churches to purchase silver bells to chime in the strain of-charity for the poor Indian of the West. THE FIGHT FOR MINING (Jury 28, 1892 AGE Gossip of Mines and Men. | AN ASSOCIATION OF ASSES. ELECTORS. The action of the Mining Congress at Helena isin line with a suggestion which we believe came first from the MINING Acer. This suggestion was to the effect that it might be feasible to elect a President favorable to free coinage through the independent action of Democratic or Republican electors representing States known to favor bi-metallism. There is nothing in the Constitution to prevent the electoral college from the free exercise of its choice in the election of a President. The people do not vote for President, but for electors. The electors in theory are supposed to use their own judgment, but in point of fact they simply register the will of those who elected them. It would be an altogether unprecedented thing in our history if, when a majority of Democratic or Republican electors had been chosen, they should name a President other than Cleveland or Harrison. Such a thing would be without precedent, but itis not impossible. ‘The Mining Congress declared. that this was the most feasible course for the silver men to pursue, and so we have another very unique element added to the Presidential complication. If the resolutions of the Helena meeting are accepted as the law of the campaign, the fight will now be for the balance of power in the Electoral. College, with its vague hope of a President who would not veto a free coinage bill. What are the chances of success along this line? They are not many nor likely chances. In the first place,it would be a politi- cal crime to ask Cleveland or Harrison The Eastern press announces the formation of a “Society for Discouraging the Circulation of Silver Dollars.” The editor of the Times at Hailey, Idaho, is reported to have a half interest in a mine, the ore of which assays 4385 ounces per ton. A rich gold strike is reported from Orting, Washington. The locations are in two ledges, one 10 feet and the other 20 feet. Little work The members are pledged to avoid the handling of silver dollars, even if it causes the loss of time and placesthem to much has been don* ou the property, which at the beginning assays $36 in gold per ton. inconvenince in ‘securing other change. Casper mountain in Wyoming is reported be arich asbestos district. Five dikesrunIn is thought that by this method there to ning east and west for about three miles will be such an uprising against the sil- [range irom one foot to six feet in width, There have been over forty claims located. ver dollar that it will be driven out of The Mining Congress at Helena, Montana, completed its labors on the 15th and adcirculation. journed to meet iu Salt Lake City on the 22d In isan association of ignorant and of next December. A stro::g set of silver resconceited jackasses. They prefer to olutions was passed and sent to the United carry around their little coppers States Congress. A little book, ‘Mines of Montana.” was prepared by J. A. McKnight, for distribution at and nickels and try to trample under foot the broad monetary principles of the constitution. The class of people who organize and maintain such the Mining Congress held at Helena last week. It is a very complete and attractive pamphlet and devoted to the description of the mines of that great State. Reports come from Baker City, Oregon, an association would dance for joy if silver were withdrawn entirely from circulation. They care not how many thousands of homes they would wreck, how many mines and that a 7-foot vein of gold-bearing ore has been discovered in the Cracker Creek district factories tion Works at Deadwood, South would be closed, the number by the aid of a gold indicator. The ore assays $2,272.60 per ton and the yein is said to be there whether T. J. Jams and his indicator discovered it or not. A elean-up of the Golden Reward Chlorina- of multitudes of men, women: and children in every Western State and Territory that would be left destitute if silver coinage was stopped. Eastern asses bray, and the goggled-eyed dudes refuse to look at the debased metal. The Western man will uphold the constitu- tion and cling to his American silver dollar as the money that means the wheels of American progress. the choice of a silver man. This mile square of rich chloride MINERS AND ROADS. involves anew adjustment of issues in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Nevada. It is doubtful if such an adjustment could be made, for it would become hopelessly entangled in some States with the Weaver canvass. But supposing it could be successfully carried out, and the ba ance of powerin the electoral college secured by the friends of silver? Even then there could beno absolute assurance of success. It would bea very doubtful question whether the friends of Harrison and Cleveland would join with the silver men in the election of a third candidate. Such a situation would array the silver and gold interests squarely against each other, and we all know how such con- tests are likely to end. The Helena platform is another striking evidence of the superb loyalty of silver men to their cause, but we do notsee in it any substantial hope of victory. The chance which it offers is very remote. THE mining department of the World’s Fair feels a patriotic anxiety about the mineral exhibits of the Western States and Territories. Mr. H. S. Macomber, the engineer of that department, has recently been through the West for the purpose of stimulating interest in the subject. He states that the mineral building is the best ever built for the purpose and that the mining exhibits of foreign countries will be of splendid character. Itis sincerely to be hoped that Western States will rise to their great opportunity, and we believe they will. But there is not a day to be lost. NOTWITHSTANDING the depression of silver, the interest in mines and mining continues to increase each year. This indicates the pluck and persistence that characterizes Western men. They have braved the storms of adversity and look upon a defeat philosophically. While silver may be temporarily in national disrepute it will yet come to the front as one of the bright stars of the Western Enipire. and receiving silver ing a large per cent of lead are at the furnaees and will be refined. It has formerly cost about six and one-half cents an ounce to ship and refine bullion 300 per cent fine. Gervaize Purcell, financial agent of the supplies. but seems to be a drawback to the velopment of scores of rich mineral Temescal tin mines in California, is report«d dedis- as saying that tricts. There should be. State. laws regulating the building of roads to inacessible camps. The prospectors who first discover veins of ore are usually poor men who have not even the capital to develop the mines to say nothing of making roads to the camps. The county courts are generally very slow in making for mining horn White Oaks and vicinity in Lincoln county bid fair to become the future gold fields of New Mexico. Every foot of development opens up new rich bodies of ore and demonstrates that gold is to be found in great quantities. The mint returns on the Old Abe and North Homestake claims proves that this conelusion is reasonable. A small refining furnace has been put in at Butte by W.A. Clark. This will result in a saving of from four to four and a half cents an ounce. About six tous of bullion contain- This is not applicable to any one locality appropriations and Kingman every day. The subject of road improvement is being much agitated through the medium of the agricultural press. It seems strange that only farmers should be in- for shipping ore for ores. It is estimated that five or six million dollars can be taken out of these claims in a short time. Shipments are being made to electors to vote for a third man unless it terested in a question that concerns was clearly the desire of their constitu- every industry in the country.. In many ents that they should do so. The cam- localities throughout the West, where paign must be made with the understand- new mining camps are being opened the ing that electors shall use their power to ‘greatest cry is the lack of wagon roads compel Dakota, the last fifteen days in June gave a gold brick weighing 1,254 ounces, worth $23,199. This is about $6,000 of an increase over any previous two week’s output but it is thought the standard can be kept up. 3 It is reported that there are over 30,000 voters in Colorado who have signed a pledge not to vote for any man for any office who is pot an advocate of the free and unlimited coinage of silver. Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington swell the list to about 100,000 voters who stand upon this platform. Water is selling at $2.50 per gallon in the new mining camp, near Kingman, Arizona. The mineral belt is said to cover about one mortgaged farms that would be sold and the roads and as a consequence many poor men are literally crowded out from their valuable claims by capitalists who are able to construct the roads. They purchase the claims for small sums and after constructing roadways become wealthy off the poor men’s discoveries. These obstructions should not exist. Legislation, will remedy the evil. DECLINE OF SKILL. ‘It is a notable fact that there is a marked decline in mechanical» skill among modern workmen. This is attributable to the labor-saving machinery now in use. The reason for this lack of manual and artistic sense is not merely from a want-of all-round practice, but because the mechanics have not the chance to put their individuality into the work. The workman merely runs the machine that carves out his design or pattern, and thereby loses the sense of personal honor attached to it in former days. Allthe precision and the nicety of operation are due to-the inanimate machine and not to the living tool. ‘While we have gained much in the enormous work that can now be accomplished by the aid of machinery, we have lost the love of work and pride in the work for its own..sake which characterized the workmen of former days. The matter must be looked at philosophically, as it is inevitable and unavoidable. Still, there is much of the pridé of individuality among mechanics that we regret to lose, the mines were in a prosper- ous condition and not likely to close down. They are working 150 men and have recently put in $5,000 worth of new machinery. Ship- ments are being made every week and the output for June was double that of May. London diamond merchants are waging a warfare against the introduction sapphires on lish company on Mining of Montana the English market, operating the An Eng- Eldorado bar near Helena, Montana, recently made a shipment of $20,000 worth of sapphires which created a general sensation in London. Their true worth is becoming known and as they are in demand the diamond dealers are losing trade. §. White, Jr., chairman of the Committee Securities of the New York Con- solidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange is quoted as authority for the statement that a conference of the mninsng CxCh aes country will take place in tember. plan of New York The object is to co-operation of of the in Sep- agree upon some the several _Ox- changes, Mining stock dealers are anxious to see what the outcome will be and expect some good for western stocks will result in the conference. Oe CALIFORNIA NOTES. A recent crushing of ore from the O’Neill at Deer Park, gave a return of $10.80, from the depth of 30 feet. This is an eight-foot ledge and will probably eclipse the famous Stonewall, recently closed down. The O'Neill has been kept down and under-sloped, be- cause of the lack of capital, but the capital will now be furnished, and the miners are delighted at the prospect of Abbott a coming bonanza. Quicksilver. Harry Lightner, Abbott quicksilver superintendent mine, of is working 60 the men, and the outputs are very profitable. A new turnace is to be putin by Fred Formhals, of San Francisco. ; ; : Business seems to be increasing in the mines about Lower Lake, and the prospects for the season’s success are good. A Gravel Clean-Up. The Catskill Gravel Mining Company, near Bangor, clean-up, to was $20 per ton. Miners pronounce it richest gravel mine known. The owners the are lead will be put be Roberts has charge shut made down a recent 36 hours $1,600 for repairs. The yield all Marysville men, the company being composed of such men as A. W. White, William Kline, Will Greeley. E. E. Mills, Meek and John Pender. One of the largest on the Blue in shortly and the mine made a great producer, Carson Creek Mine. In former days the proprietors of the Doc Jones or Carson Creek mine tried to work itasasilver proposition, but failed. H. W. now has it equipped with the of the property, Melones mill and of 30 stamps. The mine is operated by a 190 foot shaft, on a 15 to 20-foot vein of gold and silver-bearing ore. The vein runs from $5 to $15 in free gold, and carries 3 per cent. of sul- phurets, assaying as high as $400 per ton. fine slate, intermingled similar to the Father struck. de Smet with quartz of Dakota, has A been This new discovery bids fair to excel the original mine, |
