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About Bohemia nugget. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1899-1907 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1905)
BOHEMIA NUGGET BOHEMIA NtKKlUT IHIUUSHINU COMPANY. MnVe nil elierVn nnMo to Nupirrt l'vib. Co. F.ntorvil t the poMonioe nt fi-ttmte tirov. Ori'Kon soeoiiil cl ttl innttor. MllSCKU'TlON U ATI'S. month - JJ-'! 1 y0ivr f is month If paid in advance. Clubbing Rates. The liohcniin Nupk'et one year vlth nnv one of the following pub lications one year for amount eet opposite: omi vVoekl.vOivjroiiiaii (Portland) Weekly Journal (I ortianui THIS I'AI KR mkei't on tilont K 0. Pnk Alvcrtlpini Aconoy, W an.l 6j Merchant hx huntfc. Sun Krunoi-co, California. litrre rou raits lor advertising can te made for U. Wkdnkspay, Avgcst 23, 1905 Thompson Sees Bohemia. Continued from lit pace. rtv nf F. J Hard, known as the Riverside. This mine is located on what is known as Horse Heaven Creek and is in one of the best min eralized portion? of the district. Here we fiml a tunnel penetrating the mountaiu along the main ledge for a distance of 1-00 feet at a depth of 800 feet. A greater portion of this tunnel is in excellent ore, a cross cut had just been started an-1 showed the ledge to be 1" feet wide and they bad at this width neither wall. This is u beautiful body of ore one of the largest I saw in the entire camp, copper predominates in this ore with good values in silver and gold. When this tunnel reaches the apex of the Mt. it will have attained a depth of 2000 feet and approxi mately 4000 feet in length. You "may figure this body of ore for yourselves and then see if we can furnish ore for Bohemia mines for a smelter. From this point we traveled on to the Oresos -Colorado, which is also one of Mr. Hard's properties, there as iu the Riverside, we find about 1200 feet of tunnel work in level one. We also find that a great body of good ore is exposed. The ore in this mine I would say is much like that of the Riverside. There is all told on this property about 2500 feet of tunnel. In cros sing this property I followed the surface cropping of the ledge for a distance of 2000 feet which is cer tainly inducements enough to war rant the development that has been done on this property. No stoping has been done in this mine, but many tons of good ore on the dump is sufficient evidence as to what the mine contains. Air is being supplied to these mines by means of small water wheels to which is attached a fan of sufficient size to furnish ample air. From this mice we traverse 4 miles of mountain road back to the Vesuvius, built at a cost of $5000. My next stop was at the Crystal Consolidated. Here I found many good and staple improvements con testing of a large boarding house, a saw mill for supplying lumber to th mine, a 5 stamp mill, blacksmith shop, etc. The upper tunuel is in the mountain a distance of 428 feet; the lower, G14 feet following the ledge the entire distance at a depth of 375 feet, CO feet of which passes through an ore body 40 feet wide. I was told that this ore car ries values to the amount of $20 per ton. This ore body amonnts to 9OO.0U0 cubic feet, taking 13 cu bic leet to the ton we find we have in sight here at this point 70,000 tons of good ore. I next visited the North Fairview, a group of 14 claims, the Golden Slipper and others. Rut owing to the lack of time, did' not stop, though iu examining the rock at the mouth of the tunnel I noticed very fine specimens. My next stop was at the Oregon Security Co. property. Here I find the nucleus of a great mine. A great deal of work has been done and much fine machinery installed. They have a 30-stamp mill, air com pressor, etc., all operated by elec tric power. The ore from the mine is conveyed to the mill from an ele vation of 900 feet by means of a cable railway, panning through 1100 feet of cross tunuel, the nucleus of con nection for the lower portion of tho Music group, cutting it at a depth of 1000 feet. There is 800 feet of drift on the Champion ledge at a depth of 410 feet, C10 feet of this drift is in a rich shoot of free milling ore. Numerous other levels, winzes, and upraises aro under way. There is a large supply of mining timbers on the ground for winter use. A tunnel driven 300 feet lower than the present workings of the Champion, would cut a body of base ore in what I would consider, pwiogto its central location the mother lode of the district and in known m tho lixcelsior ami tra verses the property to the went, I am told, to Mr. Hard's Vesuvius and to the rast through tho old Knott Mine and Noonday, on beyond tor a distance of fi miles. This ldg I should judge is CO foot wide, other main ledges parallel tuo lixceisior with mnnv diagonal tvinc trom one to tho other, all of which carry high surfaco Taluca and great bodies of rich baso ore are' known to exist at a greater depth. I should say that the ctiampion MinA lmd rmnurhfreo milling ore in sight for a two years run of their 30 6tatnp mill to say notumg or. me great body of ore in tho Musio group, from which a surface tram is now surveyed and staked to a point directly above the present workings of the Champion down through which the ore will be dropped to the lower tram and conveyed to the mill, tho length of this surface tram will be CS00 feet when completed, which is very apt. to bo accom plished before snow tlies. T.i rtinrlneion I would sav. that tXO hnfvstes of bo trreat a supply of fine timber and water, which makes it possible to work tho mines per cent cheaper than iu those camps where these items do. not esisi. x find in traveling the district that wherever an attempt has been made tn Vimi.l a rond. the same has been accomplished and a very good grades obtained, many dollars nave ueeu a nnn.lml alone- these lines, first the Noondav. road was built at a cost of $20,000, next the Music $'J,000, then flm OrosTon Securites Co. $1S.- 000, the Crystal at $7,300, Hard's Oregon-Colorado So.UUU, i rat is probably $5,000, total $G1.300. The next move is to induce the O. .t S. F. R. R. to Dush on to the heart of the district, get ft smelter and i.rpi-nrp tn take out the ereat bodies of base ore that are depositod in the main ledges, This is essential tor it a nerchsaarilv a base ore camp. I might add that iron ore exists to a considerable extent in portions of this district. H. O. Thompson-. Boston Man Sees Bohemia. Continued from 1st page gent, conservative, and honorable. Our two weeks in this mining camp have passed altogether too quickly, and we shall always hold this experience in pleasant remem berance and feel under great obli gations to Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hard for the kind hospitality shown us in their neat little cottage on Mt. Fairview, Bohemia, Oregon. W. H. Marble. UNHEALTHY KIDNEYS Dr. Darrin Says that "Thousands Hive Kidney Trouble and Don't Know it-" 'Yes," said Dr. Darrin to our re porter, "kidney and bladder diseases are more prevalent than most peo ple suppose. The symptoms are so numerous and different that thou sands suffer and do not discover the iil nniu nf tholr trnnhlA until thfT are in the fatal grief of Brlht's dis ease or diabetes. "The warning of kidney trouble Is backache, aching pain over the hips, swollen ankles, sediment or deposit i I 1 . I V. 1 r. r. . 1 in urine, diouu ur uikuijt tuiurw milky white urine, frequent desire to urine, scanty urine, yoracious appe tite, thirst, mouth dry, tongue furred nl awAllan waalnAaa ft n ( Wflfltlni? of flesh, skin pate, waxy or dry, bad ouor oi perspiration uuu jiuniucts un der the eyes. "Advice and treatment should not be neglected by those having any of timniinro svmntnms. which can be easily cured, otherwise will result In a fatal malauy. 'l hnva frr vpnra continued the doctor, "made a speciality of success- . .. . -.It ' I.I.wIIaw iany ireaiiir an imam ui umuuci and kidney diseases, and will be piease I to talk with any one regard ing their ease, and'glve my caudid opinion or render any service they may require." Another Salem Testimony. Mr. Editor : Thirteen years ago Dr Darrin visited Salem and cured my daughter, Martha Dove, of diabetes. She was unable to retain urine and had to get up many times, night and day. Dr. Darrin cured her so she never had any return of the epmp toms. -My daughter resides In West Salem, Oregon. O. U. Dove, Dr. Darrin's Place of Business. Dr. Darrin can be consulted free at tlieSinoede Hotel. Eugene, Oreiron, until October 1, from 10 o'clock to 5 daily, evening 7 to 8, Sunday 2 to 4. The doctor makes a specilty of all all the diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, catarrh, deafness, bron chitis, lagrlppe, heart, liver bladder and kidney diseases, or those who suffer from apathy and Indifference, also genito urinary and skin diseases in either sect, suth as blood taints, seminal weakness and lost vigor, vurlsocele and stricture. Circulars and question blanks sent free to any address and correspon dence solicited. Many cases can re ceive the home treatment after one visit to the doctor's otnee. Batteries and belts furnished with full Instruc tion for their use. Eyes tested and proper glasses fitted. Frankie McCord of Albany is visiting Mrs. Staudacher for a few daye. WANT MINING MAN IN CAB1. NKT. PRlvSinr.NT Edward H. lieu jiuuiu of the California Miners association, spoke at tho Trans-Mississippi congress meet ing Friday on the subject of n de partment or mines m tho presidents cabinet. In ft historical way, ho reviewed tho natiou's political career, show ing that the president's cabinet had but four members at lirst, and since theu secretaries had been added as industries or departments required. "Tho mmiug industry at that time," said ho, was comparatively uuimportaut. The lawmakers at Washington know little of tho miu- eral resources of America, gave them scant attention and at tho time of the creation of tho interior depart ment it was not mteuded to be of any special beueiit to tho mining in dustry. Rut since then mark tho change! From a small, unimport ant industry, that of miniug has be come of the great wealth producing factors of tho nation. From an an nual yield of r0 years ao so modest that tho public mind scarcely gave it ft thought, tho annual miucrnl production of America has loug since passed the billion dollar mark- INCREASE IX MINIOO "The annual yield of coal has in creased from less than 4,000,OiK) tous in 18 Id to 350,000,000 tons in 1903 . Iron has iucreased from 00 000 tons iu 1S50 to 20,000,000 tons iu KHH. Lead from 18,000 to y.SO, 000 tons in the same period of time, and copper frou less than 1,000 tons to over 700,000 pounds aunually, and the demand is increasing so rapidly that tho large manufacturers of copper utilities aro seeking tlu ir own miues for a Bource of produc tion. "So it hss been throughout the long line of mineral products of this wonderful country, in which is mined and marketed C3 commercial mineral substances, besides gold and silver. And when we come to those precious metals, we have a tory equally as marvelous. The annual yield of gold has advanced from under f.J.OOH.OOOin IS 18 to over $80,000,000 in HUH. The produc tion of silver in commercial quan tities began within the memory of the present generation, yet its out put in 1901 was $70,000,000 from mines that are seemingly inexhaust ible. When we view the mining in dustry of our couuty as a whole, our amazement grows inteu?e and statistics become almost incredible and bewildering. The mirurs them selves have not fully appreciated the stupendous magnitude of the in dustry in which they are engaged, or the important part it plays in our national affairs; nor has the public realized its marvelous growth aud value. PAST DEVELOPMENT AND FUTCKK GROWTH "In uo other industry of the world has there been such rapidity of development, and in no other are future possibilities greater. When other industries have failed mining has plodded along. It has been the mainstay of hard times and the back bone of industrial energy. It has quickened every avenue of trade and raised our nation to a degree of in dependence unparalled in the world. NOTICE TO COXTUACTOKS Notice Is hereby given that the Lane County Commis.iioners Court will re ceive sealed bids for the furnishing and construction of a bridge across the Coast Eork of the Willamette river about two and one-fourth miles south of Cottage drove. Said bridge to consist of a covered truss span 'M feet long with (t feet of approach at each end. The timber and material ued In said bridge will be delivered free upon the ground, the contractor paying the costs of timber and ma terial only, with the exception of the main upper and lower cord sticks, which will be furnished upon the ground free of costs. Said bridge to bo constructed In accordance with the plans and speci fications now on tile in tho Clerk's office. Bald bridge to bo completed on or tiefore the 15th duy of October 1!)0."j. Each bid must be accompanied, with a certified check In a sum of at least five por cent of amount of bid. The bids to be opened on the 24th day of August at two o'clock p. m. The Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Court tills 4th day of August l'JOij. E. I'. Lkk. County Clerk. AH Goods at eduction Until Sept. 1st. DON'T MISS THIS SALE PACIFIC TIMBER CO. roTTAGl- I'.KOVl; OK lit ".()N CONSUMPTION'S WARNING .i. s. miiai: ;i: AIKINSN h as th.it ; V.-!, liv' i I'liiv j New Features At 'Phone Office The Pacific States Telephone Company will have a new feature in its Oregon system of lines. It is a telegraph system. The local office will soon be arranged for the desk and instruments, which will be in charge of a young lady operator. It will be used for general business as well as in connection with orders iu the telephone department. I'OItCED TO STARVE. B. V, Leek, of Concord, Ky, says: "For 20 years I suffered ugonles, with a sore on my upper Hp, so painful, sometimes, that I could not cat. After vainly trying everything else, I curedit, with Bucklen's Arnica Salne.' It's greatforburns, cuts and wounds. At Bensoa'a Tharmacy. Only 23o. ItiMilr Tien t'rcottif rvi!i n! in uutmlr .ytniuiium. I'll r. . i. i i n. JThe aid of st irtitifie inventions 1m tint lifolvl to ik'tcrmine whi thrr yuur lutis Hre HflVi-teil. T!u- lir-.t s i:i;'tomn r.in l.r rra'iilv noted !v :i!ivine i .ivet.ii'.r in-t-liii;iMH'-. GTlu rt' i no ilix mm- Litmvu that jjives so in.itty plain warning" 'f lts aj'pro.n I'oilN'.imptioli, and ''' - nuir' .iiv.-.i-,-ran In so iinii'k I v ivarlu'd ami i! : it" the medicine used is lr. !! ' t'.irjtnan vinii. which is ma.lc to eor.'.:in;'tt'.n. JIt is in the early it:iv;es th at Cirtn.in Syrup jtlvt.ld he t '..en, v.li.-n wa.-;;i:i, arc i.iven in the ox; :ii th it won't iju t the congestion of the bronchial tnti'- ami the gra;h:al weakening of the lure, lie comjiuiiicd by fn ijiicf.t ex-H i t ir:'t; n. (JIU'.t no tn.ilt' r how ! s. .itcl yoiti oaih, evi n if dread cuv .atuo: i"ii h... iilrc.lv nf. Mm.- !:'! ;., i I'nvn Sru;i uiil surrlv elicit a cinca-.it he il.eu- tv t'ire in t!i "le oi'ls of apatet.t1 !ii.irh--.s rases of hie;.; trouble. (JXciv trial liotili s, 51-. Ktulur size, 75c. At all tlriiists. Hcnsnn'ii I'liiirmnry. MILNE & ATKINSON RKAL 1-STATK Tiinln-r Lanils, .Miius anil .Mining Stock. and honu'stcails localiil. Tiuilici land A ehoK-o hit of City, dunlrv and Timber Lniel i for H;de. 11oiin'h fur rent iu tho diiYereiit p;irts nf t!:n city. Kent. collectr I f.if iiou-ri'si tent. coir i;r,i:i) 1:, oki-:. OITIi'i: IN "l i iu line .1: itru.l'iN' -.. K Subscribe lor the Nugget. I5y using 5' -inch piston dril's on the Henderson Toint rock work in Portsmouth harbor, New Hamp shire, holes were drilled in hard trap to depths varying from 50 to 70. feet Tue drills were operated in scries, seven machines being bolted to a frame of heavy timbers, set in the bottom of a pit behind a coffer dam. Two hundred and three lilting holes were thus drilled, which were 6 inches diameter at the start, decreas ing to about 2 inch w diameter at the bottom ot the deepest hole. Thirty -eight tons of dynamite wore used iti exploding the entire series of holes bored, there also being numerous down holes. The blast dislodged 35,000 cubic yards of solid rock. Th Micks of powder used were made to order and ranged from 2 to 4 inches diameter and 24 to 30 inches in length. About one half the powder was Oo per cent or somewhat stronger than the the ordinary No. 1 powder. Nino hundred exploders weru re'iuired for the work. Something for Your Eastern Friends. 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