08 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
1
A crosscut in the Hewitt mine uncovers a three foot wide galena ledge parallel to the main vein about eleven feet from the upraise. The ore carries more lead and contains grey copper and ruby silver while development continues on three levels. A contractor tunnels 1100 feet as tramway rights of way await cable arrival to speed completion.
Jay P Graves says the Miner Graves Syndicate will resume operations after consolidating Boundary holdings including the smelter. The Rockland prospect, its only Slocan property, shows strong gold copper potential but transportation delays and late snow have slowed work. A crew will be sent in soon with expected increased development funding.
Silverton owners advance Hampton Group project near Slock City. A substantial cabin and ore house will be constructed immediately with lumber cut and prepared for transport to the mine. Owners Messrs McNaught and McKinnon recruit a crew locally. the Hampton is described as a valuable property.
Work continues on the Torpedo claim up Four Mile creek where assay values reach 196 ounces of silver per ton and 40 percent lead. A cross-cut is 40 feet long from the Nol tunnel, with a month of driving ahead. Workers under Duncan Grant repair the Four Mile wagon road to permit pack-trains.
Ore shipments this week total 120 tons with Bosyn singled out for a car sent to the smelter. The Tarris Group claims have been trimmed by a recent survey. Work continues on Condor and Enterprise programs while Can adian Group access tightens with snow. Public works include a government funded track to aid mining districts.
Slocan citizens and the Miners Union will celebrate on June 25 with a picnic and sports program. Ed Boyce, president of the Weston Federation of Miners, is among the union orators expected to speak at the event.
The market summary notes English lead at £12 11s 3d per unit and silver at 595¢ per ounce. Copper in New York trades around $17.00 amid a firm lead price set by industry buyers and sellers at $4.3715 at the close.
Moyie now commands the steamer Slocan with Captain McMorris aboard while Captain Seaman is on the sick list. The Slocan will receive a new paint coat and general overhaul and may be laid up briefly.
Horse editor notes floods and high water slow stampedes and save townsfolk from danger. Reports on crossing creeks and a planned bridge repair by Government crews as residents joke about drinks on the dock and a two headed snake sighting along the Yellowstone.
A Silverton baseball game ending with the opposing captain muttering at the umpire caused a bat to drop. Two words slid from his mouth as he cursed a decision with one word being it. Readers who guess the first word and mail $2 win a year of The Silvertonian.
A discussion on whether any woman has reached the top in any field, arguing that men still excel in feminine vocations. A playful verse about Mary and a mix of travel and ticket rates outline reduced rates for Eastbound travel in May and June with schedules and prices, including Buffalo from various stations.
A reflective verse exploring the recurring phrase the man behind, naming roles behind cannon musket ballot dough counter hill pestle pill and other scenes. It laments neglect of the honest fellow and the unseen behind-the-scenes figures in society.
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