THE SUMPTER MINER. Wednesday, May 2, 1900 MINING ACTIVITY. Cracker Creek District. trol of 2000 acres of land at a point south from here 20 miles, on birch creek. In these lands it has been commonly be lleved are contained valuable coal de- Properties Being; Worked in posits. The parties who own the land nave now in Portland a drilling ouuit, which It is proposed to ship here and set to work, In order more thoroughly to pros - I pect the ground, and to ascertain whether or not coal Is there In paying quantities, The line weather of the past few days ' and of such value as to warrant the ex has emptied the camps of the mining pop-' ploltatlon of the claims. Mr. Wells was illation. They have gone into the hills to seen upon his return, and, although re work In mines, develop prospects and J fusing to make any definite statement, look for new ledges. I heir presence is remarked that it was far better than missed In town, but they are working on expected to find. He left today for and strengthening the foundation he La- Grande, and will later make a report to I the Oregon Railroad & Navigation com 1 pany, giving the result of his investlga I tions. The supposed presence of coal at a point on Birch creek is the general ex planation of why the Oregon Railroad & Navigation company filed supplementary articles of Incorporation last fall for a branch railway, leading from this point tip Birch creek. Jill Delivery at Onyon City. Word was received yesterday from Can yon City by wire that there had been a jail delivery there the night before. No details as to how the prisoners made their escape were given. Those who got away Investigator, Till: MlNliK Is Indebted for , were Al Keetou, one of the men accused the toundatlon on which the prosperity of all the camps rest. To go out into the mountains and see the vast amount of mining operations now In progress in the surrounding country Is a sure cure for "cold feet." It Is next to Impossible to secure complete and accur ate data regarding the numerous mining enterprises now in operation in the im mediate vicinity of Sumpter, but Till: MlNI-K is making an effort to give its readers sdme conception of what Is going tin. Two weeks ago was published a comprehensive resume of the great gold mining industry in the Cable Cove dis trict, prepared by W. J. Watson. To the same careful, conservative, Intelligent A. C. SHAW Lumber Co. A. B. BLOOMER, MANAGER. Though and Dressed Lumber always in stock or sawed to order on short notice. Cedar shingles furnished with all orders if desired. Orders can be left with D. Copping, Lumci ouiiiiuci uiiu nun oucci, ui ui the mill Vi mile east of town, Bonanza road SUMPTER, OR. these bare facts regarding Cracker Creek prospects, mines, and operators. Mines that are bring wnrke on a large scale in this section alone are: North Pole, Columbia, ( lolconda, Ohio, Cllin.iv, Tree Coinage, Amazon, Mountain Hell, Analul.i, Htiukrr Hill, ( iraud Trunk, Ibex, Raid Mountain, Mammoth, Chloride, I Jeer Lodge, Black Hell. I he names of individuals and firms opening properties, the names ol which as yet tell no story, are: Neill - Phil lips, Turner & Co., Bumgardner & Co., Krarnrs, Campbell A Weigaud, Sampson " Co., Allen - Co., Wells - Co., My cis Co., Jlmmic Katie, l J, Karnes, and S. R. Rusk. Some of the well known prospects that are being developed, are: The Hsmer nld.i, Ir.iil Ctrek, Black Bell, Summit, King I'ln gtoup, lamarac, llardsci.ibble, Murrkane, Oiolmo, Mermaid, Navajo and Agnes. As soon as the snow disappears entirely, the number ol ini'ii at work within a radius ol live miles ot Bourne will be threbblfd. Drpotit of Good Fire Clay. Ch.iiles Laughlin, ot the Sumpter Smelter, has made a study of and search lor all varieties of ore, rock and geologi cal foimatlons siiue he has been here. Some days since in his search for lime cock which he found in abundance and if excellent mi.iliti he discovered a de posit of file clay, within a few miles of J Sumpter. He brought In a piece and e.vj jurJ it to a heat of 2000 degrees, Fahren-' licit, for one hour. The clay stood this, extreme test to his perfect satisfaction. He has also found a small body of good' asbestos. I GmI DtpoilU on Birch Creek A press dispatch from Pendleton says: George A. Wells, a surface expert, sent here by the Oregon Railroad & Naviga tion company, returned today Irom Birch ! creek, wheie he Inspected a coal prospect controlled by Pendleton parties. State Senator T. C. Taylor, ex-Representative W. T. Rlgby, and others here have con- of killing Tom Fagleton at Granite some weeks since, and Bill Wallace, the alleged horse thief, who escaped from the same I jail some mouths since and was recently recaptured in Idaho. Frank Turner, the other prisoner Implicated in the Granite homicide, Is very sick and did not attempt to make his escape. Police authorities in all the camps of eastern Oregon reached by telephone lines have been notified of the occurrence and it Is hoped that the fugitives will be caught. Go or send to the City Green house, Baker City, for choice pansey and daisey plants. Columbia beer, brewed in Sumpter, is second to none. Have you registered yet? Eureka Feed & Livery Company J. L. SULLIVAN, Manager. Horses Boarded by the day or Month. First class turn-outs and saddle horses. Our spec ialty is the quick and safe delivery of freight and passengers to any and all points. HAY AND GRAIN FOR SALE-fc ADLER'S Crystal Palace, N now readv for business ....Wi: CARRY.... Stationery, Books, Musical Instruments, Pianos, Organs, Etc. Photo Supplies and Periodicals. P. O. Bo 170. Telephone 373. Granite St., SUMPTER, ORK. J J HOBSON MERCANTILE COMPANY . J Do Your Summer Sewing Now. The weather is pleasant now for indoor work and you can get a better selection of material for warm days' wear than later on. We are showing some nice things for wash able garments and Outing Suits. We can't name them all in this space, but will be pleased to show them when you call. REVERSIBLE COVERTS. Plaid backs and new patterns, make up like worsted and wash like mus lin. Per yard 20C WHITE GOODS For Waists and Whole Suits, Lace Dimities, Swisses and Piques. Per yard, 12 l-2c to 25c PERCALES For Shirt Waists and Blouses, light and dark patterns, 32 and 36 Inches wide, 12 I-2c to 5c LININGS. This week we will have in a wonderful assortment of dress fixings of every kind, bought direct from the mills. The price will be the main featurep another will be you can get what you want in Fancy Colorings In the best qualities made, mid all the new fabrics for making up a good garment. For Your Stomach's Sake. Consult our crecervman: he has the best nnd hr-wcr ctwLr of high grade canned and bottled goods in the Blue Moun tain district. Every article inspected and Guaranteed. A NEW DEPARTMENT. This week we are re-arranging our store room and will have about twice the space we have had, and still more goods to fill it up. Among other things is a large assortment of POR CELAIN and CHIN AWARE. Some pretty things in decor ated ware, bought at 50 cents on the dollar, and you get the benefit. Satisficd-or-Money-Bick THE HOBSON MERCANTILE CO. J J SUMPTER, OREGON . jt