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Friday, December 17, 1020
MIKE HORSE MINE
1 SHOWS RICH ORE
Pullman Mew Are Enthusiastic After
Making a Careful Inspection of
tho Properly
Prof F. C. Chalfant and George
T. .McMahon last week made a trip
to Silver, Mont., to inspect the Mike
Horse mine in which they and a
number of Pullman people are Inter
ested. They give the following re
port of their trip:
We arrived in Helena about noon
and at 2:30 were skimming over an
excellent road in the direction of the
mine in Floyd Rader's Ford. The
fine condition of the roads, the ex
cellent grade and complete absence
of snow except higher in the moun
tains were some of the many sur
prises of the trip. Having expected
anywhere from six inches to si* feet
of snow and zero weather, the mild,
sunny afternoon with perfect travel
ing conditions were indeed welcome.
Passing the Marysville mine where
$30,000,000 worth of ore has already
been taken out, we were soon at Sil
ver, the shipping point of the Sterling
Mining & Milling company, 16 miles
from Helena. From there the road
revealed ever increasing beauty of
scenery until at the crest of the
mountain divide a magnificent pano
rama of the peaks and valleys of the
Rocky mountains burst into view.
Here the first evidences of the com
pany's mining activity below were
seen in the form of many sacks of
high grade ore concentrates stacked
up and awaiting transportation to
the smelter. From this point a rapid
descent was made to the valley of
the Blackfoot, which passes within
four miles of the Mike Horse mine,
and along which the Milwaukee has
already a part of the main line cut
oft which will take advantage of the
lowest pass in the Rockies and will
eliminate more than 100 miles o
track, thus shortening the running
time of this great transcontinental
line by more than four and a half
hours. Leaving the level grade of
the Blackfoot, we were soon on the
company's holdings and stopped to
observe the assessment work I
progress on five new claims upon
which a splendid vein has already
been uncovered, which, when t he
quality of the ore taken out near the
surface and steadily growing richer,
promises to be an even greater asset
to the mine than the famous Hogall
and Mike Horse leads which we were
soon to explore.
As we rounded a curve a few min
utes later, we were astonished to see
in the gathering dusk the flash of
many electric lights, and it seemed
as if we were entering a town in
stead of a mining camp in the midst
of the mountains. Clouds of steam
were issuing from the giant mill on
the mountain side and the roar of
the machinery could be heard. Driv
ing into a neat garage, we said good
night to "Henry" and were ushered
into the big dining hall, streaming
with light and warmth, where we
were cordially welcomed by Archie
McDonald, the mine manager, and
bis wife, the company's expert as
sayer.
On the second floor we found com
fortable and attractive quarters. At
the sound of the gong we decended to
the dining room and were impressed
with the good feeling, quiet man
ners and excellent behavior of the
45 men at the tables. Here was a
superior, group of working men, most
of them experts in their particular
line. Everywhere we heard enthusi
astic statements regarding the work
ot the mine and could see that every
man took pride in his work and in
the property which he was helping
to develop. In fact, we found that
the manager and several of the men
were so confident in the future of
the m'ne that they had taken out a
large number of shares of stock in
the company.
Eager to see at least a part of the
mine that night, we dressed up In
tiue miner's fashion and set out for
tunnel No. 2. Passing into a clean
and well timbered tunnel, \?e were
soon at the "Little Nell." a well de
fined and rich vein, and then on to
the great "Hogall" vein, the widest
in the workings and rich in ore, then
past the "Mike Horse," also a rich
lead, to the end of the long tunnel.
Returning to the "Hogall" we felt
a strong current of air ascending
and saw a ladder leading downward.
Descending a few feet, we had the
main surprise of the whole trip. On
every side was high grade ore. Paus
ing to pick up a rather small chunk,
we were scarcely able to lift it. If
there are any lingering doubts In the
minds of stockholders of the com
pany regarding the quantity and
quality of the ore in the "Mike
Horse" mine, they should by . all
means follow the rise in No. 3 tun
nel. The vein is so wide and the
ore so rich and prominent that even
a novice cannot fall to grasp what
the wonderful lead means to the
company. Following the rise farther
downward, ore is everywhere in
sight. Hundreds of pounds of al
most pure galena are lying on every
side and tons of high grade ore
are awaiting the blast that will start
it down the chutes to the water
grade below. Reaching tne floor or
No. .'!, we saw the new hoisting ma
chine used In t'mbering the stopes
above and which does the work of
four men with ease. The tunnel has
accomplished all and more than was
expected or hoped from it. It is [
roomy, well timbered and splendidly
ventilated. It will soon be lighted
by electricity to its full length of!
1195 feet, and it contains a perfect
made which enables the loaded cars
to pass easily down its gentle slope
to the mill, at the same fine provid
ing perfect drainage of the entire
mine without Interfering in the least
with the miners. At its farther end
excellent ore was to be seen, point
ing to another large vein a little
farther in.
Returning to the mouth of this
fine tunnel, the party entered the'
newly constructed snow shed. 800
feet in length, which assures abso
lute protection from snow in the
most severe weather and makes the
economic operation of the mine prac
ticable through the entire winter.
Returning to our Quarters after 11
o'clock, we were soon dreaming of
tunnels, stopes, leads and glittering
ore, .inly to be awakened at 6:30 by
the brill whistle of the mill. Aftei
a bountiful breakfast, an ascent "Aflfi
trade to tunnel No. i. where another
surprise awaited us. Here was tin
same vein as that 300 fest be'.ow,
even more plainly marked, but of
an entirely different appearance and
composition. Large pieces of dirty,
red. crumbly rock could be
pried out with the sharp points at
tached to our carbide lamps. It
looked worthless, but upon breaking
i. up, thousands of glittering" lead
crystals could be seen, and we were
informed that this was the carbonate
area extending entirely through the
upper levels and containing at least
14 per cent or lead ore and an ex
ceptionally large percentage of sil
ver. Mounting a narrow ladder, the
party climbed through the "Glory
Hole" following the vein upward un
til we emerged through a narrow tun
nel 376 feet from the floor of tunnel
No. 3. We caught our breath at the
thought of the vast wealth of ore
below us, and as yet hardly more
than scratched. Three hundred and
seventy-five feet of ore from below
our feet to the mill grade and below
that to unknown depths, and reach
ing entirely through the mountain
as evidenced by prospect holes to
the opposite side. Three excellent
tunnels so connected that every
pound of ore will fall to the water
grade. Every ton of ore can be
mined with the greatest economy and
the supply is seemingly inexhaust
ible!
Rapidly descending to the mill,
several hours were spent in examin
ing the machinery and the milling
processes. A new 125 horsepower
engine was being installed and was
almost ready for service. A new
high pressure boiler, recently ob
tained, was already in use. Three
new tables were on the ground and
were being made ready for the three
shifts which will start in a few days
when the big engine is finally geared
for its work. A big compressor, with
power to run five tons of ore a day,
Is also a new addition to the fine
equipment of the mine. Highly con
centrated ore was being turned out
rapidly before our eyes and it was
easy to see what a great increase in
the output would soon be accom
plished by the new machinery. Pass
ing out of the mill, the new hay shed
and barn were Inspected and the
terminal of the 3000-foot flume was
visited, which makes certain an am
ple supply of water for the running
of the mill under all possible condi
tions. Load after load of wood for
the engines arrived during our stay
and the difficulty of obtaining xuel
which proved annoying last winter
has now been happily solved. In ad
dition to the rapidly increasing sup
ply, a wood chute is being built from
the top of the mountain and hun
dreds of cords of wood will be shot
down the hill from the new claims
directly to the mill.
Trying to grasp the immense scope
of the improvements and progress |
made during the last few months,
we could only exclaim: "The wheels
have certainly been moving here
since the last formal reports were
made in the summer."
Everything seemed to be so pre
pared that the mining and milling
work could be carried on with the
utmost economy and efficiency. No
thing seemed to have been neglected.
With 12" acres of the best mining
claims *n a rich mineral region, con
taining an inexhaustible supply of
the finest of milling ore; with a sys
tem of tunnels so equipped and (■,,<,
--nected that the Immense body of ore
can be economically mined and
shunted by gravity to the cars below
with a mill now equipped with more
than ample machinery to handle 125
tons of milling ore a day; with the
fuel and water supply absolutely as-
THK PULLMAN! HERALD
sored and the great reduction in the
cost of all the supplies used by the
mine, as well as a certain marked
reduction in the cost of labor within
a few weeks; it seems almost Lin pos
sible that any circumstances could
arise to defeat the plans of the man
agement or binder the absolute suc
cess of ibis great undertaking.
It Was indeed hard to turn away
from the busy activity and rapid but
sane development of that great plant,
for the impulse was strong upon vs 1
to retain the miner's garb we were
wearing, to remain in that valley of
the Rockies and aid with all our
might in tearing from that mountain
Its vast hoard of mineral wealth. No
one who sees the Mike Horse mine
and its advanced stage of develop
ment can doubt the success that
awaits the stockholders of the Ster
ling Mining & Milling company.
Reluctantly turning our faces to
ward the south, after a parting lunch
in the cheery dining hall, we were
soon far from the bustling camp.
Two hours and forty minutes from
the Mike Horse to the famous mining
I city of Montana, and then a night
on the train alternately thinking and
dreaming of (he great mine that, at
no distant day. bids fair to rival the
greatest mines of the West when the
great railroad passes close to its
richest claims.
CARD OF THANKS
We. the undersigned, desire to
thank the friends and neighbors for
their great kindness and sympathy
shown us during the illness and death
of our beloved father, Jesse 11.
Lewis. Also for the beautiful floral
: tokens.
George W. Lewis.
William M. Lewis.
Mrs. Margaret E. Johnson.
Mrs. Alice Harrison.
Mary .1. Lewis.
Mrs. Ida Little.
lrvin Lewis.
BAZAAR A SUCCESS
The ladies of St. James guild held
a most sucessful bazaar on Thurs
day, December 9, at the parish house.
.They offered for sale canned fruit
and vegetables, candy, fancy and use
ful articles. The Campfire Girls
were in charge of a fish pond corner,
i which was one of the most popular
! attractions.
A tea room was curtained off from
the sales room by strips of red and
green tissue paper. Here those who
wished played bridge and had re
freshments.
In the evening a dance was held.
Altogether, the ladies took in over
$200.
INSURE WITH MeCLASKEY.
J. O. Says
Saturday Specials
3 lbs. English Walnuts—
new crop $1.00
10 lbs. fresh Cut Hulk
.Macaroni $1.00
6 cans Tomatoes—
large size B."s<'
J. 0. Adams, Grocer
PHONE 56
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TO BE.
YOU are not a gambler—
you are a sane, conserva
tive business man. You can't
afford to take a chance. You
need fire Insurance, and you
believe that we are the people
who should furnish it.' Let's
get together.
fSKITCriENiI!
Reflect upon your present blessings,
Of will' every man has many, not on
i •your past misfortunes, of which all
men have some.—Dickens.
SANDWICHES AND OTHER GOOD
THINGS.
For the housewife who finds It nec
i essary to pack a lunch for the dainty
I r-
schoolgirl, t b e
husky lad or the
business num.
working outside
or inside, the na
ture of lb,' sand
wich will vary.
More satisfying
and hearty All-
ings will be necessary for the man at
hard labor.
Of the first Importance in the prep
aration of sandwiches Is bread of a
close texture, 21 hours old. White,
entire wheat, graham or brown and
rye are all favorites. Nut bread
makes an especially nice sandwich
bread, either that raised with yeast or
baking powder bread. The following
Is a linking powder bread which may
be used when cold : Take one cupful
of milk, one beaten egg, half a tea
spoonful of salt, one-half cupful of
sugar, three tenspoonfuls of baking
powder, sifted with two and one
quarter cupfuls of flour. Bake In n
loaf pan In a moderate oven 45 min
utes.
Bread made of sweetened bread
dough, with an egg. cinnamon or or
ange and lemon rind for flavoring,
when sliced thin and spread with
fresh butter, Is most satisfactory and
gives variety.
Bread for sandwiches should be
sliced thin. The butter should be soft
ened and creamed to spread without
difficulty. The butter may be creamed
with nuts, pounded mint or parsley,
celery or any desired flavor.
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber and may
onnaise combinations should not be
made long abend of time. Such sand
wiches are best made a few minutes
before serving.
Sandwiches may be kept in a tight
tin box near the ice, but not in It.
Sandwiches Ice cold are not good. If
wrapped In waxed paper and kept In
a cool place they will be In good con
dition for half a day, or longer. The
removal of the crust Is desirable when
serving a dainty sandwich for an af
ternoon tea or luncheon ; cut In fancy
shapes and decorated with chopped
vegetables In designs, they look very
fancy, but for ordinary occasions the
crusts are retained.
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CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
Gents' Bath Robes
Collar Bags
Silk Shirts
Traveling Bags
Belts
Dress Gloves
Silk and Cotton Pajamas
Sweaters
Silk, Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs
Ladies' Knit Scarfs, Silk Hose
and Jersey Sport Coats
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