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r It MUCH POWER FROM ONE SMALL CREEK Cracker Basin In Baker County Take All the Available Water Rights. WATER RELEASED FROM ONE PLANT TAKEN AGAIN Columbia Mine Is Installing Its Second Power Station on Fruit Creek. (Special Mapatrb to Tfc Joorna Bumpier. Or.. Nor. la. Addition la being made to tea water power used by the Columbia mine. At present the mine runa Its 20-stamp plant with water power, obtained through dlveralon of Fruit creek far above the property. The hoist and pumps are operated by steam. Manager Balllle baa erected a second plant a quarter of a mile below the mill and Immediately above where the North Pole diverts this same stream. In this plant electrical machinery will be in stalled, transmitting the available en ergy back to the mine. As the North Pole takes up the stream below where It Is reloasod by the Colombia the sec ond time, and eonvsyg It around to the mill of that company. Fruit creek Is used three tunes In succession. Big and Little Cracker and Fruit and Silver creeks, which flow through the Cracker creek basin, are taken for every pound of energy they will generate. The Golconda has a 110-horsepowar water and electric transmission plant on Silver creek and contemplates material enlarge ment by storage. Tha K. K. operates a 20 -sump mill. H-drlll compressor, bolst and pumps almost entirely by wa ter power, having enough of a stream la Big Cracker most of the year for this purpose, and an auxiliary flow from Little Cracker. This same flow It taken up hy the Cracker Oregon Immediately below the E. & K.. and then by the North Pole Immediately below the Cracker Oregon, using Big Crneaer three times. Heavy mine and, mill operations in Cracker basin have rendered wood scarce and all the available natural energy la eagerly sought by the mine owners. ABERFOILE PROPERTY IN HANDS OF RECEIVER (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) Spokane. Wash.,' Nor. 18. A tempor ary receiver has been appointed for the Aberfolle Mining a Developing cotn- ' pany. This action was taken at the in stance of W. C B rower, a stockholder. In bis complaint Mr. B rower says the company Is organised with a capital tack of 5, ooo.ooo, and that he owns one fourth of it; that the stockholders have several thousand dollars Invested in the company to prosecute develop ment work; that la Jane, l02, ten mining claims were located In the Elk City mining district, in Idaho, and duly transferred to this company, and that . these claims have rich leads of valu able minerals, Including silver, copper and gold. Mr. Brower la a mining engineer, and has performed services to the value of 12.000, which remains unpaid. Me say that unless the annual development work Is done on the claims this year they will be forfeited and the company become insolvent, hence the necessity -fee a receiver, -fa, ft -CSUlahsn was ap pointed temporary" receiver. THREE MINES ALREADY CONTRACT FOR POWER (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) Baker City, Or., Nov. 18. The com pletion of the Rock Creek water power aad eleetrte' transmission plant, which la owned by the Baker County Oas a Electric company, opens for local Indus tries, especially mining, an economical energy. Three mines are already re ceiving power from the plant tha Balaley-Elkhrn, Emma and Cyclone. The plant consists of two 40 k. W. generators, each of tha three-phase, 60 rycle type and 2,100 voltage, which are driven by two 7(0 horse-power Pelton wheels, operating under a head of MS feet. The nominal gross voltage gen erated is said to be 46,000 volta. Tha water power available Is reported by the management to permit of further additions to the plant, which will be made when there is a necessity. Such Improvements will no doubt be taken up next spring, when it Is the purpose of the company to erect a pole line Into the Cracker creek basin, where there are four large mines that would use elec tricity if ottered cheaply. THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. FRIDAY EVENING. N(T - .HI lllawawawsagaWtwgawaWawtMsawj I1R SPOKANE OPERATOR EXAMINES 0PP MINE (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) Jacksonville, Or., Nov. 11. Slnoe the arrival here of Dr. J. F. Reddy of Spo kane, In company with P. Clark and his party, who are examining the Opp mine, little is learned of the results of this work. Dr. Roddy's last trip to Spokane was to enlist more capital In the work of development, and the Im pression Is that the splendid showing made In tl e workings and tbe ease with which this ore may be milled offer an opportunity for the Spokane operators that will be seised. The work new being done on the Opp Is regarded as preliminary to the far more extensive development and milling of tha near future. Dr. Reddy iian said that the ore body opened seemed to warrant a 40-stamp or even larger mill, and that the ten installed would be merely in the nature of a demonstration. Aa Mr. Clark Is one of the most extensive of Spokane's r jmerous operatora, his con nection with Dr. Reddy in the manage ment would Insure all funds required for even the most exhaustive work. fa Greatest Book Store) 91 "Bridge Whist and ' "Five Hundred" Made easy by Pay ing on one of our Folding Card Tables Brass corners, mahogany finish, leather cover $5.00 SEE THEM IN OUR WINDOW The J. K. GILL CO. Booksellers and Stationers. THIRD AND ALDER. feet below the dam, where 460 horse power will be developed. The management intends to Install a 100-ton cyanide plant of the Hendryx type. The ore will be trammed directly to tbe mill site. It Is estimated that the ore will average $10 per ton, and the cost of handling will not exceed l a ton. MAXWELL TO START AFTER THANKSGIVING (Special Dispatch te The Journal.) Baker City, On. Nov. 18. Manager J. A. Ward of the Maxwell mine, an nounced in this city that he expeoted to start the ten-stamp plant about No vember IB. He thought the mill would be ready then. The milling will be on the same general principle as with the plant wrecked by a tnowsude I. e. breaking with a Blake, stamping to about I mesh, amalgamating Inside and out, and concentrating first on bumping tables and then vanners. Mr. Ward said the company had placed tbe property in a good condl tlon, and he expected operations to con tinue through tbe winter without in terruption. POWER PLANT FOR THE DEWEY NEARLY READY (pedal DUseteb to Tbe Journal ) Spokane, Wash., Nov. II. Plans are being formulated for the development of the Dewey mine, on the South Fork, ha Idaho. The dam, which will supply power for the mine, is practically com pleted. It was washed out last spring and the present work has been on a more substantial basis. Nearly 2.000 000 feet of logs and 1,000 tons of stone have beam placed la the dam. The mill buildings will be located about ZOO CASTOR I A For InfaaU and Children. Tin Kind Yn Hiri Always Bought (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) Baker City, Or., Nov. 18. Through the law office of Drowley a Levens. la this city, a deal has been closed transferring a block of stock In the Standard Con solidated Mlnea company, operating the Standard croup. Quarlxburg district, to the Kllien Warner Stewart company for an expressed consideration of 140,000. The stock bought by tbe financing com pany was that held under option by W. W. Reese of Prairie City. W. K. Davidson of Pendleton and W. O. Drow ley of Baker City, which is said to be the proportion of stock originally Is sued to John S. Hughes, locator of pe Standard, and Cleaver Bros,, wno owned the Copper Ridge group at the time of the consolidation. (Special Dispatch to The Jeursal.) Brownsville, Or., Nov. II. Rapid progress Is being made by Messrs. W. H. Scott and T. P. Howard In erecting a two-stamp mill on the Red Buck group, on the Calapoota side of tha Blue River district. These gentlemen want to have the mill running by early win ter. and think they will have no trouble In operating It continuously through the season of bad weather. Tbe Red Buck la a short distance from the Great Northern, which started with a two- stamp mill and Is now adding a Hunting ton mill. Tha success achieved by the Oreat Northern Is being emulated by the Red Buck owners, and they believe that deeper work will open aa good ore bodies. auiiau- or. a, fa A report received In this city from Wolf creek contains the Information that the Gypsy Queen property, on Coy ote creek, haa bean purchaaed by Messrs. Brevoort. Thompson and associates in tbe ownership of the Greenback. The Gypsy Queen Is just across the Coyote- Grave creek divide rrom tne (jreenoecg. and its purchase as reported Is supposed to be for additional ground for the Greenback The Queen la equipped with a small mill. rassa Ernest Dale Owen, manager of the Cy clone mine, who haa lust won a lawsuit Hh tbe management or tne virtue Mines Development company of Baker county, over tailings of the letter's mill. has departed for the east for a short business trip. It Is understood that ha will rush work oa the tailings dump In cluded in his agreement, so aa to get the largest possible profit out of It be fore the expiration of his option. KXAMXBTTjrO (Special Dispatch te The Joeraal.) Baker City, Or., Nov. 11. James A. Drake and A. I. Bantley at Corning. N. Y., and J. S Hugg of Harmons, N. T., are in this city te Inspect the Emma mining property In wWch the, are asso ciated with W. L. Vlnaon. They have made a trip to tha property arid thor oughly examined it with Manager Vinson. XaTTBSTXOA' o s: Bears tha I Of I. B. Hammond of the Hammond Man ufacturing company has returned from British Columbia, where he spent two and a half weeks looking into a dredger proposition. Details have not been closnd yet. but within a short time ma teriel results are expected to develop. W. B. Dennis, general manager of the Black Butte quicksilver mine, Lane county. Is registered st the Portland, with his wife. TyOLE SAX KILL FIRE SALE ! Third and Davis Sts. FIRE SALE I T Intense Excitement at Third and Davis Streets! THIRD WEEK OF THE GENUINE BONA FIDE RETIRING SALE The simple truth is this-owing to outside business interests I am going to take J JSSeSti JZSJt retire from the retail clothing business. THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID THE BULK OF. THE LOSS and I- am willing to stand an additional loss in order to close out this stock at once. NOTHING HELD IN RESERVE EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD IN A RUSH. Lengthy arguments are wholly unnecessary with a store full of bargains such as I am offering. Don't take my word for it but come and see for yourself. A VERITABLE LANDSLIDE OF BARGAINS AWAIT YOU HIRE You owe it to yourself to supply your clothing needs here during this sate. You'll save from SO to 7c on the. Dollar if you buy "now HSoSt wait until the other fellow gets ahead o? you-BUT ACT NOW. THE TIME IS SHORT! MATCHLESS BARGAIN OFFERINGS-PRICES THAT CONVINCE Below we print a reproduction of photograph of the store, this will give some idea of the vast crowds attending this legitimate sale $2. $4. $6. $15. $20. $12 $22.50 $4. MEN'S SUITS 95 85 75 75 Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Suit that sold for $7.50. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Suits that sold for $10. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Suits that sold for $12.50 to Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Suits that sold for $17.50 .to mm Is the FIRE SALE S PRICE for Men's " v Suits that sold for $22.50 to $25. -7 r To t6. 75 is the FIRE S SALE PRICE for 1 t Men's Clav Worsted Frock Coats and Vests, in black, brown and steel gray, that sold for $10 to, $20. PANTS Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Pants, that were $1.50 to $1.75. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for .Men's Pants, that were $2.50 to $3. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Pants, that sold for $3.50. gp Is the FIRE SALE US PRICE for Men's 7 Panta. that were $4. $5. 85c 1 iHMHHjl fo5c I II m I II I W aaausmis rletr of oaths i mm m i rem, at HR 65c ;1 1 - ! J $1.65 1 IVt Dtepars la broke of laaZr real vatae. $1 $2 .45 .85 YOUTHS' CLOTHING Js the f IKE aALb US PRICE for Youths' Suits, that sold for $4 and $5. $3 $5 .85 .50 Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for 'Youths Suits, that sold for $7.50. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Youths' Suits, that sold for $10 and $12. Items Picked Up Around the Store M 1C 92.75 and 3.75 are JL,LO the FIRE SALE PRICES for Men's Smoking Jackets, in the finest qualities. Men's Fancy Vests are going at your own price Men's Cardigan Jackets are selling at ONE THIRD of former prices. 7f- Is the FIRE SALE PRICE I DC for Men's Fancy Stiff Bosom Shirts, open front and back, new 1904 fall styles; that sold for $1.25 to $1.75. Men's Fancy Wool Negligee Shirts are now selling at One Half of for mer prices. 7f Is the FIRE SALE PRICE I t)C for Men's fine Gloves, that sold for $1.26 and $2. 7f Is the FIRE SALE PRICE I DC for Men's Kid and Mocha Dress Gloves, that sold for $1.50. f Is the FIRE SALE PRICE IDC for Men's. Wool Gloves and Mittens, that sold for t5c and 50c. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Waiters' Ap rons, that sold for 25c. i Js the FIRE SALE PRICE IUC for Cooks' Aprons. 6f. P Is the FIRE SALE lOr DC PRICE for rolled plate Collar Buttons, celluloid backs, that sold for 10c. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE IDC for Men's Link Cuff Buttons, that sold for 50c. ?Cv Is the FIRE SALE PRICE aCDC for Men's Link-Cuff Buttons, that sold for $1. . SHOES Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Shoes, that sold for $1.50. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Shoes, that sold for $2, $3.50. Is the FIRE SALB PRICE for Men's Shoes, that sold for 4F3. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Shoes, that sold for $3.60; M of BUB'S I at a third HATS Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Hats, that sold for $1.50 and $2. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Hats, that sold for $2.50. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Hats, that sold for $8 and $3.50 Is the FIRE SALE PRICE toTWTot of, Men's and Boys Caps, that sold for 25c to 50c. SWEATERS and OVERALLS jg Is the FIRE SALE PRICE lift for Men's Sweaters, that vvv sold for 50c and 75ci Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Sweaters, that sold for $1.00 $2.00 $1.50 $3 and 38 c 48c Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's Sweaters, that sold for $3 and $3.50. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Children's AIU Wool Sweaters, extra good values Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's ROSS OF THE ROAD Overalls, union made, in blue black or striped ; that sold for 75c. Is the FIRE SALE PRICE for Men's BOSS OF THE ROAD OveraHs, union made, that sold for 65c. 38c "CHEAP CHARLEY" S. BROMBERGER Third and Davis Sts. sgggaaggCTMsjjiBaac ertlee. Is to become mill superintendent at the Uncle 8am. Blue river. The management of this company haa been preparing asaldloualy for opening the mill, arid It Is understood that the plant will start up vary soon. naosa pbvodtottom (Special rXspstrh to Tta Journal. I Vanoouver, B. C, Nov. 1. The hy draulic season In the Wild Horse creek district of sast Kootenay has closed, aad the gold production totals $10,000. which Is 110,000 mora than last year. A small Increase of placer gold la also expected from Perry creek. BUCK OA (flpeclsl Dispatch to The Journal I Vancouver, B. C, Nov. It. In the Strathmore mine, near Greenwood, B. C, drifting it feet has been rewarded by- striking high grade galena ore. which carries native silver and gold, with values of over $100 per ton. Oeergs Thompson, formerly amalga mator la several eastern Oregon prop- Darx.1. amour lump (Special Dispatch to Tub Journal 1 Baker City. Or.. Nov. 18. A lease and option for the Dell group of mining clalma, Sparta district, conveying from L. T. Kelly to Albert Oelser. has been filed for record with the recorder of conveyances In this county. Stop for Collins Hot Springs. A covered platform has bean erected by the o. R. N. Immediately opposite Collins Hot Springs for the accommoda tion of passengers who desire to visit this resort. The Spokane Flyer, trains .1 and , stop at thla point, oa flag, tn take on nr let off passengers. A com modious launch meets snd carries all passengers and baggage across tha river te the hotel G. P. Rummelin (3b Sons Est am I shed 1170. IS Alaska Sealskins, Lon don Dye, Our Specialty. Wa can special attention to our FUR. COATS Alaska Sealskin Coats. Moire Astrakhan Coats, Persian Lamb Coats, Near-Seal Coats. OUR COATS are mads In the newest styles, first class workmanship and lined In plain satins or brocades PUR BOAS and MUPPfl In Arotlo White Pox. Sable Pos. Alaaka Bear, Mink. Black Marten, ato. Quality. sweat Styles. Par. Bend for Catalogue. C. C. C. Hair Restorer stops dandruff and falling hair in a few applications, also prevents it from turning gray. Price $1.00. For sale by the Laue-Davis Drug Co. 2 STORES 3(2 Washington Near Slata sad 293 Morrison Near Fifth las, With Gloria covers Cl KA Our patent Rustproof ITmbrel- 1.7V Our Rustproof and Wlndproof Star frame Umbrellas, Union $200 Repairing and Recovering Hotel Estacada Ob the tanks of the Clackamas OPEN ALL THE YEAR. GOOD HUNTING AND FISHING regular meals fifty cents O. W. P. trolley ears to Its door. For Special Luncheona or Ma nors, phone Mr. Martlnes, manager. His WMSLOW'S SOOTHlia STROP ,majTOA6 nj .onriri -i" rsnran?firlir(i DeMe-tfier BUSINESS COLLEGE jnoKTgiooL Monday and Thursday evenings from seven to nine. mitMMMMHM9 (Laboratory Method). tmoBTVAam (Pernin System). f ifHslBM-(Toqoh method) aJtrnaoTio. Tuesday. Wednesday sad Friday svenlngs from seven to nine-thirty. TUITION, 6 Mos., $25.00 By the month sIk dollars for the first month, five dollars per month for the following Ave months and four dollars par month there sfter. Call or scad for Catalogue