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COMPLIMNIHT8 OF THI SISON COMPLIMENT8 OF THI 8RSON VOL. XII: NO.48. PHILIPSBURG, GRANITE COUNTY, MONTANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1898. PRICE: $3.00 A YEAR. IN ALL •-iviliz countries the annual recurrence of Christmas while this ruler was keeping court at Nioomedia, he learned that a to the building, and all the worshipers perished. It doesnotappear ti / I n ativity among the early churches; some held the festiitva inds the month of itution or April, otherstiva in January Some laimesprs have also eemeflourished during the ieign ot Antobb inos inus (138161 A. D S11to arrivbthe fat a certain conclusion. By the fifth century, however, Swhetheror from ods (18A D) n the influence of some tradition or from a desire to I I I \ whisuppla n t heathen festivals of that p eriod of the year, the 25th day multitude of had b een generally assembled upon. Among the city to rate the that th-oere was any uniformity in the n period of observin th I month of May or April, others in January. Some claims have also 1 .been made for the month of October, but It does not seem possible to arrive at a certain conclusion. By the fifth century, however, j whether from the influence of some tradition or from a desire to supplant heathen festivals of that period of the year, the 25th day Sof December had been generally agreed upon. Among the causes f a I that co-onerated in fixing this nerinA as the nrnnor moinarmann that A HIDDEN TREASURE It Is Said to Exist in the Mountains Between Rock Creek and Bitter Root. THE STORY OF A LOST MINE An Old Time Prospector Meets With a Peculiar Accident-He Believes to Have Re-Discovered Ills Lost Mine-Is Rich in Gold. Many stories of lost mines and dig- gings have been written and have gen- erally been accepted for what they were worth, but this particular incident, re- lated by a well-known, old-time pros- pector who resides on Rock creek, and whose reputation for the truth is un- questioned, slhould be accepted as some- thing beside a fairy tale. On one of his recent visits to The Philipsburg Mail office for the purpose of supplying himself with a number of quartz lode location blanks, this gentleman, feeling particularly encouraged over discover- ies just made and his prospects for the future, related a story which he insists is absolutely true, and he says the com- ing summer he expects to open up a great mine. He exhibited specimens of the quartz, which are equailed only by the early products of the famous Cable mine, near Georgetown. He claims to have a lead several feet in width and well defined. The narrative as related by him be- gins during the summer of 1897, when he left his camp on Rock creek with a pack horse loaded with tools and provi- sions for a several weeks' prospecting trip in the mountains forming the main range between Rock creek and the Bitter Root. He found encouraging propects in several places, and after moving camp a number of times he came across some float one morning that looked better than anything he had seen for a long time. Desiring to examine his find more closely, he made camp in the first suitable place where water was to be had, about a mile from where he had picked up the float. Af- ter unpacking he pouuded up a piece of rook which he had put irto his pocket, and panning it, found that it contained lots of gold. He spread his tarpaulin, and turning his horse loose to graze, returned to trace the float. That day and several more were spent in search of the lead without success, but some more float was picked up which did not require paning to see the gold in it. The lead, however, was what is termed a - "blind" lead, and it required a system- atic search to find it. After running several open cuts a well defined lead was finally uncovered, which proved richer than the float had indicated. Several weeks were spent in daily toil, during which time the pack animal was lost sight of entirely, and not until his - 'rub ran short did the haupy prospector begin to realize that his cayuse had de- parted for pastures new. Not in the least discouraged, he put some choice samples from his el dorado in a flour sack, and leaving the camp as it was, struck out one morning with the sack containing the samples flung over his shbulder, homeward bound, with the intention of returning at once with provisions and supplies to further develop his mine. The day was windy, and while making nis way through a patch of lodge-pole pines, where timber fire had done its work several years previously, the prospector was struck on the head by a falling pole which rendered him unconscious. How long he laid there he does not exactly know; it was night when he recovered, and he reacheo home the following day with his samples of are. The strange part of it, however, is that he has been unable to find his mine, although the remainder of the summer of '97 and several months of last summer have been spent entirely for that purpose. He has retraced his oath time and again to the place where *e was nearly killed by the falling pole, but farther than that everything is a matter of conjecture, and he cannot remember the direction from which he came on that eventful day. His camp- ing outfit is in te mountains and his pick and shovel are at the mine, the appearance of the surroundings are clear to him, and he anticipates no dif- ficulty in finding the place if once in the vicinity. Snow falls early in that section and the seasons are short, which limits prospecting to the summer months. While returning from the mountains this fall after snow was upon the ground, he passed through a section of country which seemed familiar, and he recognized objects which he believes to be near his lost mine; but the snow was too deep to renew his search at that time. As a precaution he took his ax and blazed trees all the way out, wher- ever that could be done, and as soon as the snow disappears from the moun- tains next spring he will be found on the trail, and guided by the blazed rees, he believes he will have no diffi- culty in recovering his lost mine. '1 he horse which strayed from camp while the owner was at work in his mine was found on his home rance on Rock creek when our prospector re- turned, and has since that time accom- panied his master on several unsuccess- ful excursions through the mountains. This story no doubt has some sem- blance with others that have been told regarding lost mines and lost cabins and should be given such consideration as it merits, but the relater is a promi- nent and reliable citizen of Rock creek, who has no cause or reason for making up a yarn of this nature if there were no truth in it. In relating his experience he was particularly careful not to reveal the locality o: his much-coveted gold mine, saying that he intended to locate suff- cient ground for himself first before he let others in on the deal. It is an acknowledged fact that a good deal of prospecting will be done in this particular range of mountains the coming summer, and several of the old timers are anxious for the time to come when they can depart for the hills. Judging from the actions of some of them one would think that they knew just where to go, and perhaps all have a faint iaea that they can find the lost bonanza of this Rock creek miner. Whether or not this lost gold mine will be found remains to be seen, but great mineral wealth is known to exist in this range of mountains, which forms the boundary line between Granite and Ra- valli counties, and the prospector who almost all the heathen nations regarded the winter solstice as the most important point of the year, as the beginning of the renewed life and activity of the powers of nature, and of the gods-who were merely the symbolical personification of these. In more northern countries this fact must havrd mde itself peculiarly palpable, since from the oldest times the Germans and C(elts have celebrated the season with the greatest festivities, At the winter solstice the Germans held their great Yule feast in commemoration of the return of the fiery sun-wheel, and believed that during the twelve nights reaching from December 25th to the 6th of January they could trace the movements and interferences on earth of their great dieties. Many of the usages of the old Germans relating to this matter passed over from heathenism to christianity, and have partly survived to the present day. The church sought to combat and banish the deep-rooted heathen feeling by adding, for the purification of the heathen customs and feasts which it retained, its grandly devised liturgy, besides dramatic representations of the birth of Christ and the first events of his life. Hence originated the so-called manger songs and innumerable Christmas carols and dramas, and at a later period the Christ trees, adorned with lights and gifts, the custom of reciprocal presents, and special Christmas meats and dishes, Christmas cakes and the like. In later years it has become usual for friends to forward to one another gaily 1 decorated cards bearing Christmas greetings. The first Christmas present is associated with the night of the nativity, but the visit of the three wise men did not occur until probably ten or twelve days after the birth of the child Jesus. The first Christmas gifts were not received on the night of the advent, and the shepherds had returned to their duties before the town of Bethlehem was stirred by the presence of noted strangers from a distant land. Tradition contains an abundance of detail, but harmony is lacking among the various stories. The three wise men are called kings, then priests, and in other instances sages; but all accounts agree upon the names of Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Caspar, it is said, was 60 years old and came from Arabia; Balthasar was 40 and black like the population of Saba, and Melchior was 20 and his home is said to have been in Tarshish. Balaam, a wise man of the east, had pre- dicted the advent of a king, and a conjunction of Saturn, Mars and Jupitor at that particular period, according to the astronomic calendar, no doubt explains the unusual splendor of the star which lead the holy elders to believe that the king had been born, and they journeyed to Bethlehem and found their way into that humble abode with gifts fit for a king. Thus the custom of giving presents on Christmas Day has been handed down for ages and the annual recurrence of Christmas is being celebrated with festivities of various kinds. The houses and churches are decorated with ever- greens, especially holly and mistletoe, to which tradition has attached sacredness since the days of the Druids. X -X x devotes his time searching for mines in that locality stands a better chance of making a fortune than all the men who departed for the Klondike during last year. JOINED IN WEDLOCK. James C. Duffy and Miss May McDonald Agreeably nurprise Their Friends. The popular secretary of the Granite Miners' Union, Mr. J. C. Duffy, and Miss May .McDonald were married last Sunday at St. Paul's Catholic church, at Anaconda, Rev. Follet performing the ceremony. Both parties are well and favorably known in this section,and their many friends wish them many years of uninterrupted joy and happi- ness. Mr. Duffy has for many years been identified with the government of the Granite Miners' Union, and the prosperous condition of that organiza- tion is abundant evidence of his excel- lent business abilities and a faithful application to the duties of secretary. His reheated selection to the responsi- ble position of financial secretary indi- cates that he enjoys the utmost confl- dence of his fellow miners, and that his services are highly appreciated. Miss McDonald is a most estimable lady, of high intellectual attainments, and for several years has be en a promi- nent leader of Granite society. The happy couple returned on Tues- day's train, and are now comfortably settled at home in Granite. The Mail joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Duffy in extending con- gratulations. Frost-Ryan Nuptials. A pretty wedding took place at Com- bination last Sunday, Mr. Edward Ryan and Miss Roena Frost being the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Blair King, Rev. J. B. Butter officiating. Miss Mamie Blev- ins, of Granite, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Alf Ballard, of Philipshurg, was best man. A large number of friends were present, and the occasion was one long to be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan have located at Granite, where they will be at home to their friends. A large circle of acquaint- ances. (which is joined by The Mailb extends its best wishes for many years of joy and happiness. MORE MINERS WILL BE NEEDED. The Iimetalllc Mill Is Now I)ropping 1O Stamps-Tramway Iram Ieen Repaired. Eighty stamps are now dropping at the mill of the Granite-Bimetallic Con. Co. and tbe remaining twenty will be added as soon as the work of overhaul- ing is completed. The breaking of one of the heavy cables on the tramway last week caused no serious delay and every- thing is again running smoothly. With the mill running in its full capacity it will require more men at the mine and the present force will have to be in- creased considerably to keep things going. ONLY THE CHOICE ONES WERE KISSED. Lieut. Richard P. Hobson Is Hlaving a Yum, Yum, Yum of a Time. The gallant commander of the Merri- mac was the central figure of attraction in Kansas City last Monday. Lieut. Hobson is on his way to Manila and a grand banquet and reception was given in his honor at the Coates hotel. The more exciting part of it came when the lieutenant was escorted to the parlors on the second floor, where more than 400 women-young, old, handsome and plain-wanted to greet the popular hero. Most of them came to be kissed, and 267 of them, by actual count, were not disappointed. Some of the more matronly of them received a cordial handshake and were passed up the line, but the most of them who showed the least inclination were embraced and kissed. Could Not Accommodate Them. Information concerning the Russian government loan sought to be placed in this country was given out Tuesday by J.& W. Seligman & Co. of New York. This firm's London representatives tabled to the New York house asking whether or not they could place $10,- )00,000 four per cent 30-year Russian railway bonds, guaranteed by the Rus- lian government. The matter was con- sidered and decided in the negative. ATTENTION, MASONS I A joint celebration of St. John's Day will be held at Miners' Union Hall, Gran- ite, on Tuesday evening, December 27, 1898, under the auspices of the various Masonic 3odies of Granite County and special lirection of Ruby Lodge, No. 36, A. F. snd A. M. Dancing and other entertainment, to- gether with a banquet, will be the feat- ares of the evening. All Masons and their families, and sojourning brethren, are cordially in- vited to attend. By order of the -Invitation Conmmnittee. THE ANTELOPE MINES Work on This Promising Group Is to Be Re- sumed in the Spring. A FIFTY-TON CYANIDE PLANT Thl Necessary Funlds IHave Ieen Provlded anti the 1I 111 Will le ('onstructed. An English Syndlliate Is Said to Hold an Initerest. It i, reported that the coming spring will witness considerable activity in the Antelope mining district. Reliable information is at hand that a 50-ton cyanide plant will be erected on the properties of James A. Mnrray and Silas F. King, now in charge and under the management of Frank D. Brown. An English syndicat , is said to have acquired a considerable interest in this property and a working capital of $50,- 000 has been set aside for the purpose of constructing the mill. Several ad- joining mining claims have recently been added to the group by purchase and the principal claims will be patent- ed soon after the beginning of tne new year. As soon as practicable a wagon road will be constructed from the mines to a point on the county road leading to Rock creek via Antelope Basin, a distance of about 7 miles, thus provid- ing a highway easy of access to this promising property. The mine has been sufficiently developed during the past year, under the able management of Mr. Brown, and is in excellent con- dition to furnish sufficient ore for a much larger plant, and, no doubt, in course of time the plant will be en- larged to at least double its present con- templated capacity. Mr. Brown deserves much credit for the manner in which the development work has been carried on. Substantial buildings have been erected and every- thing is in readiness for active oper- ations. Sufficient tests of the ore have been made to assure the successful and economical treatment by the cyanide process, and although this is a new de- parture in Granite county it is asserted to be exactly adapted for the treatment of the ores from the Antelope mines. A Pretty Home Wedding. The home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hennessy at Flint witnessed a very pretty wedding this afternoon, Miss Bernice Frost and Mr. Orry Johnson being the contracting parties. The ceremony took place about 3 o'clock, Rev. J. A. Smith of this city officiating. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served and all present had a most en- joyable time. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Blair King of Combination and a highly respected and accomplished young lady and Mr. Johnson is a prom- ising young man of excellent habits, the son of Mrs. D. W. Hennessy, and en- joys the respect and confidence of his associates. The many friends of the young couple extend congratulations and wish them long, continued happi- ness, in which The Mail joins.
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COMPLIMNIHT8 OF THI SISON COMPLIMENT8 OF THI 8RSON
VOL. XII: NO.48. PHILIPSBURG, GRANITE COUNTY, MONTANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1898. PRICE: $3.00 A YEAR.
IN ALL •-iviliz countries the annual recurrence of Christmas
while this ruler was keeping court at Nioomedia, he learned that a
to the building, and all the worshipers perished. It doesnotappear
ti / In ativity among the early churches; some held the festiitva inds themonth of itution or April, otherstiva in January Some laimesprs have also
eemeflourished during the ieign ot Antobb inos inus (138161 A. D
S11to arrivbthe fat a certain conclusion. By the fifth century, however,
Swhetheror from ods (18A D) n the influence of some tradition or from a desire toI I I \ whisuppla n t heathen festivals of that p eriod of the year, the 25th daymultitude of had b een generally assembled upon. Among the city to rate thethat th-oere was any uniformity in the n period of observin th Imonth of May or April, others in January. Some claims have also1 .been made for the month of October, but It does not seem possibleto arrive at a certain conclusion. By the fifth century, however, jwhether from the influence of some tradition or from a desire tosupplant heathen festivals of that period of the year, the 25th daySof December had been generally agreed upon. Among the causes f
a I that co-onerated in fixing this nerinA as the nrnnor moinarmann that
A HIDDEN TREASUREIt Is Said to Exist in the Mountains Between
Rock Creek and Bitter Root.
THE STORY OF A LOST MINE
An Old Time Prospector Meets With a
Peculiar Accident-He Believes to
Have Re-Discovered Ills Lost
Mine-Is Rich in Gold.
Many stories of lost mines and dig-gings have been written and have gen-erally been accepted for what they wereworth, but this particular incident, re-lated by a well-known, old-time pros-pector who resides on Rock creek, andwhose reputation for the truth is un-questioned, slhould be accepted as some-thing beside a fairy tale. On one ofhis recent visits to The Philipsburg Mailoffice for the purpose of supplyinghimself with a number of quartz lodelocation blanks, this gentleman, feelingparticularly encouraged over discover-ies just made and his prospects for thefuture, related a story which he insistsis absolutely true, and he says the com-ing summer he expects to open up agreat mine. He exhibited specimens ofthe quartz, which are equailed only bythe early products of the famous Cablemine, near Georgetown. He claimsto have a lead several feet in width andwell defined.
The narrative as related by him be-gins during the summer of 1897, whenhe left his camp on Rock creek with apack horse loaded with tools and provi-sions for a several weeks' prospectingtrip in the mountains forming themain range between Rock creek andthe Bitter Root. He found encouragingpropects in several places, and aftermoving camp a number of times hecame across some float one morningthat looked better than anything hehad seen for a long time. Desiring toexamine his find more closely, he madecamp in the first suitable place wherewater was to be had, about a mile fromwhere he had picked up the float. Af-ter unpacking he pouuded up a piece ofrook which he had put irto his pocket,and panning it, found that it containedlots of gold.
He spread his tarpaulin, and turninghis horse loose to graze, returned totrace the float. That day and severalmore were spent in search of the leadwithout success, but some more floatwas picked up which did not requirepaning to see the gold in it. Thelead, however, was what is termed a
- "blind" lead, and it required a system-atic search to find it. After runningseveral open cuts a well defined leadwas finally uncovered, which provedricher than the float had indicated.Several weeks were spent in daily toil,during which time the pack animal waslost sight of entirely, and not until his
- 'rub ran short did the haupy prospectorbegin to realize that his cayuse had de-parted for pastures new.
Not in the least discouraged, he putsome choice samples from his el dorado
in a flour sack, and leaving the campas it was, struck out one morning withthe sack containing the samples flungover his shbulder, homeward bound,with the intention of returning at oncewith provisions and supplies to furtherdevelop his mine. The day was windy,and while making nis way through apatch of lodge-pole pines, where timberfire had done its work several yearspreviously, the prospector was struckon the head by a falling pole whichrendered him unconscious. How longhe laid there he does not exactly know;it was night when he recovered, andhe reacheo home the following daywith his samples of are.
The strange part of it, however, isthat he has been unable to find hismine, although the remainder of thesummer of '97 and several months oflast summer have been spent entirelyfor that purpose. He has retraced hisoath time and again to the place where*e was nearly killed by the falling pole,but farther than that everything is amatter of conjecture, and he cannotremember the direction from which hecame on that eventful day. His camp-ing outfit is in te mountains and hispick and shovel are at the mine, theappearance of the surroundings areclear to him, and he anticipates no dif-ficulty in finding the place if once inthe vicinity.
Snow falls early in that section andthe seasons are short, which limitsprospecting to the summer months.While returning from the mountainsthis fall after snow was upon theground, he passed through a section ofcountry which seemed familiar, and herecognized objects which he believes tobe near his lost mine; but the snow wastoo deep to renew his search at thattime. As a precaution he took his axand blazed trees all the way out, wher-ever that could be done, and as soon asthe snow disappears from the moun-tains next spring he will be found onthe trail, and guided by the blazedrees, he believes he will have no diffi-
culty in recovering his lost mine.'1 he horse which strayed from camp
while the owner was at work in hismine was found on his home rance onRock creek when our prospector re-turned, and has since that time accom-panied his master on several unsuccess-ful excursions through the mountains.
This story no doubt has some sem-blance with others that have been toldregarding lost mines and lost cabinsand should be given such considerationas it merits, but the relater is a promi-nent and reliable citizen of Rock creek,who has no cause or reason for makingup a yarn of this nature if there wereno truth in it.
In relating his experience he wasparticularly careful not to reveal thelocality o: his much-coveted gold mine,saying that he intended to locate suff-cient ground for himself first before helet others in on the deal.
It is an acknowledged fact that agood deal of prospecting will be donein this particular range of mountainsthe coming summer, and several of theold timers are anxious for the time tocome when they can depart for the hills.Judging from the actions of some ofthem one would think that they knewjust where to go, and perhaps all have afaint iaea that they can find the lostbonanza of this Rock creek miner.Whether or not this lost gold mine willbe found remains to be seen, but greatmineral wealth is known to exist in thisrange of mountains, which forms theboundary line between Granite and Ra-valli counties, and the prospector who
almost all the heathen nations regarded the winter solstice as themost important point of the year, as the beginning of the renewedlife and activity of the powers of nature, and of the gods-whowere merely the symbolical personification of these. In morenorthern countries this fact must havrd mde itself peculiarlypalpable, since from the oldest times the Germans and C(elts havecelebrated the season with the greatest festivities, At the wintersolstice the Germans held their great Yule feast in commemorationof the return of the fiery sun-wheel, and believed that during thetwelve nights reaching from December 25th to the 6th of Januarythey could trace the movements and interferences on earth of theirgreat dieties. Many of the usages of the old Germans relating tothis matter passed over from heathenism to christianity, and havepartly survived to the present day. The church sought to combatand banish the deep-rooted heathen feeling by adding, for thepurification of the heathen customs and feasts which it retained,its grandly devised liturgy, besides dramatic representations of thebirth of Christ and the first events of his life. Hence originatedthe so-called manger songs and innumerable Christmas carols anddramas, and at a later period the Christ trees, adorned with lightsand gifts, the custom of reciprocal presents, and special Christmasmeats and dishes, Christmas cakes and the like. In later years ithas become usual for friends to forward to one another gaily 1decorated cards bearing Christmas greetings. The first Christmaspresent is associated with the night of the nativity, but the visit ofthe three wise men did not occur until probably ten or twelve daysafter the birth of the child Jesus. The first Christmas gifts werenot received on the night of the advent, and the shepherds hadreturned to their duties before the town of Bethlehem was stirredby the presence of noted strangers from a distant land. Traditioncontains an abundance of detail, but harmony is lacking among thevarious stories. The three wise men are called kings, then priests,and in other instances sages; but all accounts agree upon the namesof Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Caspar, it is said, was 60 yearsold and came from Arabia; Balthasar was 40 and black like thepopulation of Saba, and Melchior was 20 and his home is said tohave been in Tarshish. Balaam, a wise man of the east, had pre-dicted the advent of a king, and a conjunction of Saturn, Mars andJupitor at that particular period, according to the astronomiccalendar, no doubt explains the unusual splendor of the star whichlead the holy elders to believe that the king had been born, andthey journeyed to Bethlehem and found their way into that humbleabode with gifts fit for a king. Thus the custom of giving presentson Christmas Day has been handed down for ages and the annualrecurrence of Christmas is being celebrated with festivities ofvarious kinds. The houses and churches are decorated with ever-greens, especially holly and mistletoe, to which tradition hasattached sacredness since the days of the Druids.
X -X x
devotes his time searching for mines inthat locality stands a better chance ofmaking a fortune than all the men whodeparted for the Klondike during lastyear.
JOINED IN WEDLOCK.
James C. Duffy and Miss May McDonald
Agreeably nurprise Their Friends.
The popular secretary of the GraniteMiners' Union, Mr. J. C. Duffy, andMiss May .McDonald were married lastSunday at St. Paul's Catholic church,at Anaconda, Rev. Follet performingthe ceremony. Both parties are welland favorably known in this section,andtheir many friends wish them manyyears of uninterrupted joy and happi-ness. Mr. Duffy has for many yearsbeen identified with the government ofthe Granite Miners' Union, and theprosperous condition of that organiza-tion is abundant evidence of his excel-
lent business abilities and a faithfulapplication to the duties of secretary.His reheated selection to the responsi-ble position of financial secretary indi-cates that he enjoys the utmost confl-dence of his fellow miners, and thathis services are highly appreciated.
Miss McDonald is a most estimablelady, of high intellectual attainments,and for several years has be en a promi-nent leader of Granite society.
The happy couple returned on Tues-day's train, and are now comfortablysettled at home in Granite.
The Mail joins the many friends ofMr. and Mrs. Duffy in extending con-gratulations.
Frost-Ryan Nuptials.
A pretty wedding took place at Com-bination last Sunday, Mr. EdwardRyan and Miss Roena Frost being thecontracting parties. The ceremony wasperformed at the home of the bride's
mother, Mrs. Blair King, Rev. J. B.Butter officiating. Miss Mamie Blev-
ins, of Granite, acted as bridesmaid,and Mr. Alf Ballard, of Philipshurg,was best man. A large number offriends were present, and the occasionwas one long to be remembered. Mr.and Mrs. Ryan have located at Granite,where they will be at home to theirfriends. A large circle of acquaint-ances. (which is joined by The Mailbextends its best wishes for many yearsof joy and happiness.
MORE MINERS WILL BE NEEDED.
The Iimetalllc Mill Is Now I)ropping 1OStamps-Tramway Iram Ieen Repaired.
Eighty stamps are now dropping atthe mill of the Granite-Bimetallic Con.Co. and tbe remaining twenty will beadded as soon as the work of overhaul-ing is completed. The breaking of oneof the heavy cables on the tramway lastweek caused no serious delay and every-thing is again running smoothly. Withthe mill running in its full capacity itwill require more men at the mine andthe present force will have to be in-creased considerably to keep thingsgoing.
ONLY THE CHOICE ONES WERE KISSED.
Lieut. Richard P. Hobson Is Hlaving a Yum,
Yum, Yum of a Time.
The gallant commander of the Merri-mac was the central figure of attractionin Kansas City last Monday. Lieut.Hobson is on his way to Manila and agrand banquet and reception was givenin his honor at the Coates hotel. Themore exciting part of it came when thelieutenant was escorted to the parlorson the second floor, where more than400 women-young, old, handsome andplain-wanted to greet the popularhero. Most of them came to be kissed,and 267 of them, by actual count, werenot disappointed. Some of the morematronly of them received a cordialhandshake and were passed up the line,but the most of them who showed theleast inclination were embraced andkissed.
Could Not Accommodate Them.
Information concerning the Russiangovernment loan sought to be placed inthis country was given out Tuesday byJ. & W. Seligman & Co. of New York.
This firm's London representativestabled to the New York house askingwhether or not they could place $10,-
)00,000 four per cent 30-year Russianrailway bonds, guaranteed by the Rus-lian government. The matter was con-sidered and decided in the negative.
ATTENTION, MASONS I
A joint celebration of St.John's Day will be held atMiners' Union Hall, Gran-ite, on Tuesday evening,December 27, 1898, under
the auspices of the various Masonic3odies of Granite County and speciallirection of Ruby Lodge, No. 36, A. F.snd A. M.
Dancing and other entertainment, to-gether with a banquet, will be the feat-ares of the evening.
All Masons and their families, andsojourning brethren, are cordially in-vited to attend.
By order of the-Invitation Conmmnittee.
THE ANTELOPE MINESWork on This Promising Group Is to Be Re-
sumed in the Spring.
A FIFTY-TON CYANIDE PLANT
Thl Necessary Funlds IHave Ieen Provldedanti the 1I 111 Will le ('onstructed.
An English Syndlliate Is Said
to Hold an Initerest.
It i, reported that the coming springwill witness considerable activity inthe Antelope mining district. Reliableinformation is at hand that a 50-toncyanide plant will be erected on theproperties of James A. Mnrray andSilas F. King, now in charge and underthe management of Frank D. Brown.An English syndicat , is said to haveacquired a considerable interest in thisproperty and a working capital of $50,-000 has been set aside for the purposeof constructing the mill. Several ad-joining mining claims have recentlybeen added to the group by purchaseand the principal claims will be patent-ed soon after the beginning of tne newyear. As soon as practicable a wagonroad will be constructed from the minesto a point on the county road leadingto Rock creek via Antelope Basin, adistance of about 7 miles, thus provid-ing a highway easy of access to thispromising property. The mine hasbeen sufficiently developed during thepast year, under the able managementof Mr. Brown, and is in excellent con-dition to furnish sufficient ore for amuch larger plant, and, no doubt, incourse of time the plant will be en-larged to at least double its present con-templated capacity.
Mr. Brown deserves much credit forthe manner in which the developmentwork has been carried on. Substantialbuildings have been erected and every-thing is in readiness for active oper-ations. Sufficient tests of the ore havebeen made to assure the successful andeconomical treatment by the cyanideprocess, and although this is a new de-parture in Granite county it is assertedto be exactly adapted for the treatmentof the ores from the Antelope mines.
A Pretty Home Wedding.The home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W.Hennessy at Flint witnessed a very
pretty wedding this afternoon, Miss
Bernice Frost and Mr. Orry Johnsonbeing the contracting parties. Theceremony took place about 3 o'clock,Rev. J. A. Smith of this city officiating.A sumptuous wedding dinner wasserved and all present had a most en-joyable time. The bride is a daughterof Mrs. Blair King of Combination anda highly respected and accomplishedyoung lady and Mr. Johnson is a prom-ising young man of excellent habits, theson of Mrs. D. W. Hennessy, and en-joys the respect and confidence of hisassociates. The many friends of theyoung couple extend congratulationsand wish them long, continued happi-ness, in which The Mail joins.
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