THE SUMPTER MINER VOL. 11. SUMPTER, OREGON, DECEMBER 19, 1900. NO. is MAMMOTH MILL FIRST RUN TODAY. MACHINERY ALL WORKING SAT ISFACTORILY AT NOON. Consists of a Five-foot Bryan Mill, Four Six-foot Concentrators, Hercules Blake Rock Crusher and 25-Horse Power En gine Recent Rich Strike in This Mine. The Mammoth mill is making its tlrst run today. At noon General Manager McCallum stated in response to a tele phone enquiry trom THE MINER that the machinery was working to Ills entire sat isfaction. For a week or ten days past the different, parts have been tested and found to be all right, but today the entire mill is in operation for the first time. It Is a five-foot Bryan mill, with four six-font belt concentrators, and amalgam plates heavily, coated with silver. A Her cules Blake rock crusher Is used and the power Is furns)tad. by a 25 horse power engine. All wasnianufactured by and bought from' the Joshua Heudy Machine works, of San Francisco. This Is the first plant installed in eastern Oregon by this house and it Is the best nf its kind and ca pacity that can be made. It was in the Mammoth mine that the phenomenally rich sttike was made about two months sine, regarding which so much has been said and written. It is es timated that 51,000,000 of high grade ore was di-covcred, lying only eighteen inches from the side of the tunnel, fnt a distance of 170 feet. Tills run is being made on average ore, as it is the wisli of the man agement to learn what to expect as a per manent proposition. The result of this run will be watched for by Sumpter people with more Interest than that of any Initiatory run ever made in the district, on account ot the fact that the company is particularly friendly to the town and does all of its trading here. There is no doubt entertained, however, regarding its success. Business Changes and Improvements. J. I.. Sullivan has sold his Fureka liv ery stable to Harvey Brown, of Biker City, whose representative Is now in charge of the business, and Mr. Brown himself will be here in a few days, to re main. Mr. Sullivan has formed a part nership with his brother M. W., and they will soon have in operation one of the largest saloons and sporting houses in eastern Oregon. I'hey have leased the three store rooms on the corner of Cracker and Granite streets, with a trontage of 60 feet and a depth of 100 feet and will make them practically one room, with a series of archways. They have already taken charge of the Parlor saloon on the corner and the adjoining room, and J. T. Bald win, who runs the Senate saloon next door, has been notified to vacate January 1. In one of the rooms there will be placed a circular bar; there will be a pool and billiard parlor, bowling alley, gamb ling rooms, music hall and cafe. The whole place will be remodeled and refitted, a portion of which work will be finished by Christmas. Rich Grouod Under Fake Bed Rock. A short time ago the Democrat an nounced that a shaft had been started in the old Stice gulch placers by the present -owners, J. S. Keuyon and Harvey Brown, ' on the theory that the bedrock so-called was what is known In mining parlance as "false bedrock," and that there was pay gravel between it and the true bedrock. In fact, that they expected to open up the old Auburn channel. A reliable party in trom the scene ot operations yesterday re ports that their operations have been more than realized. Our Informant says they have undoubtedly opened up one of the biggest placer propositions in the eastern Oregon gold fields. After the false bed rock was cut they passed through 'flirty feet of pay gravel, some of which Is mar velously rich in coarse gold. I he Slice's gulch placers have yielded well from the surface, but the latest development proves beyond a doubt that the owners have a fortune awaiuing them. A splendid wa ter right is connected with the property and the new owners will push work on it in the spring. Democrat. EMMA POTTER CASE. Bacon Woman Betrayed Plaintiff and Testi fied for Defense. The Sumpter case of Mrs. Bmma Potter vs John Austin, city marshal, a suit to re cover 55,000 damages for false imprison ment, etc., was up before Judge F.akln. When this case was called the fore part of the present term default was entered against defendant Austin as to the facts in the case, so that the only question to be settled yesterday was the amount ot damage to which plaintiff was entitled. Mrs. Potter was arrested, together with Mabel Bacon and tried last term of court on the charge nf keeping a bawdy house, and as evidence is difficult to obtain in such cases, the prosecution failed to con vict, the defendant then claiming that she was running a dressmaking establish ment. This damage suit is a result. A number of prominent citizens of Sumpter were down yesterday as witnesses to prove the bad reputation of the woman, among them being Alayor W.H. Gleasou, Alderman John T. Parkinson, Night- watchman Fleegle, Recorder Manning and j Louis Kosminsky. A surprise was sprung on the plaintiff in this case yesterday, when Mabel Bacon j went on the stand tor the defendant and I testified substantially that they had kept a house of ill repute at Sumpter. It seems the B.icon woman and Mrs. Potter had " played quits" since the trial in June. Thr judge took the case under advise ment. Democrat. " The Miner's" Job Department. Till: MINER has turned nut more job printing thus far during the present mouth than for the same length of time since the paper was establlshad. Nor has there beer, any one big job in the lot. This is the result of conducting a legitimate en terprise on business principles, turning out good work at moderate prices. THE MINER has built up a business here on a permanent basis. When any one wants job printing and is capable of judging of the merits of such work, the order Is left at this office. Gem Mine Bonded to Denver People. I The Gem mine, near Sparta, operated the past year by F. J. Perkins and owned by Portland people, has been bonded to Denver, Colorado, capitalists and on Jan uary 5lh a new company will take charge of the property. The Gem is said to have developed into a very valuable property and the prospeets are that in the hands of practical men and a company with ample backing to dovelop it, will become a divi dend payer. Democrat. For rent One four-room cottage. Nelll Mercantile company. BAKER CITY IRON WORKS SOLD Purchasers Will Put a Plant in Sumpter. It Is understood on the best of authority that a deal was consummated today whereby the Baker City Iron works plant was sold for spot cash to R. W. Harden- I brook and J. C. Hlggins. The former is a mining man recently from Dawson City, where in three years he made a goodly bunch of money. The latter Is an ex perienced foundry man and machinist from the east, where lie has grown up hi the business. Mr. Hardenbrook is a comparative stranger here, but sought out this section, as many others are doing, as a place to Invest his capital and interest himself In mining. His selection of an enterprise in which to make a bow to the business pub lic and mine owners could not have been I more wisely chosen, for notwithstanding j the drawbacks of being burned out two or three times, the Baker City Iron works lias always been known as a successful and certainly a necessary institution in j the community. Particularly should it be successful now I with plenty of capital and such men at its head as Mr. Higgius, and its original 1 owner and manager, George F. McL.yiui, 1 who, it is learned, will again associate 1 himself with the institution, giving his attention to both the inside and outside J affairs of the business. Under the new management, it is in tended to add several new features, one of ! which is the extensive manufacture of 1 hydraulic pipe, the demand for which is 1 increasing each season throughout all the 1 eastern Oregon district. The entire plant will be enlarged and more machinery ad ded as occasion demands. A branch nf the business will also be established at Sumpter in the near future, as a large proportion of the business comes directly from this vicinity, and such a convenience would readily be appreciated by the near- I by mines, where time and freight rates I cut a large figure. Messrs. Hardenbrook and Higglnscame ' nut from Baker City 011 the afternoon train yesterday, and met Mr. Mcl.yun here 1 last evening, when the deal was closed, ! the former two gentlemen having secured I an option on the plant from the present I owner. Ed Hauser Buys Finger's Place, fid I:. Hauser, well and favorable known to the patrons of Henry Finger's Center street saloon, where he has been employed steadily since that place was opened, has purchased the business and will take immediate possession thereof. The interior nf the rooms, which were damaged by water at the recent lire, will be remodelled, newly papered and other wise made attractive, and the same excel lent liquors which have made "Finger's place" popular, will be strictly adhered to and every attention paid the trade which will warrant satisfaction to all. Mr. Finger, whose family resides in Olympia, will go there and probably engage in bus iness soon after the first of the year. P. D. Healy Will Build a Brick Mock. The insurance on the Healy block, cor ner of Center and Granite streets, has finally been adjusted and the work of re pairing the building is now in progress. Only the second story was damaged and all the tenants on the ground lloor have been doing business for a couple of week or more. The repairs will be oulv tem porary, consisting mniulv of a roof, which was entirely consumed. In the spring a tine brick will he erected on this UioUr business site. It is understood that an agreement has practically be leached between P. D. Healy and David Wilson, whereby the latter will take the contract for building the bloik. Major Manning's Iceless Refrigerator. Several d.ivs since U. J. Uwyer re ceived one ot the keless refrigerator which are being manufactured at Phoenix, in which company Major W. I. Manning, formerly of Sumpter, is interested. I he principle on which it works Is the well known fact that (lie evaporation of water lowers the temperature. A tank is pi iced 011 top of the refrigerator, Iroiu which wa ter drops slowly onto cloth with which, the interior is lined, being about an inch nway from the zinc sides. I he coutrivaiun is an attractive piece of household tutnlUir.e. It is now in John Gagen's place, where-a test of its merits will be made in a'lew days. It was lost in transit 'heie 'and about two months elapsed between the date of its shipment and arrival. m- Women of Woodcraft, t ieneral Organler Maggie I.. I'etefs, Women of Woodcralt, completed an or ganization ot that order last night in the Social club hall. I lie new older willbr known as Gold circle and starts out with a good membership. I he ollicers are; P. G. N., Mrs. I.. B. Duckworth; G.N., Miss l.aBelle Cushmau; adviser, Mrs. Kate Jackson; clerk, F. Tregan; banker, Mrs. H. Spaugler; magician, AWs. R. Schwartz.; attendant, Mrs. M. I:. Dean; C. G., Mrs. A. Turner. O. S., .Miss I.. Helling; I. S., Frank Rreon; managers, Mrs. It. McCord, Mrs. O. Talilero, Miss Allie Talifero. Tempest Will Continue to Ship. Sam Cornwell, employed at the I em pest mine, came in Irom turre tod ty, eii mute to Baker City for the holidays. Hi says they have over 100 tons ol high grade ore on the dumps wiiii.li they wilt begin shipping at once, now that the snow roads will permit. Five men are employed and can take out enough ore to continue shipping steadily all whiter. Fancy Drs Ball Christmas Night. 'I III: MINER is rrnuested hv the ladies I who have in charge the taucy dress hall to be given in hills opera house Christmas night, to state that only those who am dressed in lancy costume or evening dress will be welcomed 011 that occasion. It had j been the Intention to conliue attendance to those arrayed in fancy dress, but this re quirement has been modilied as above. Through the Yellowstone. The new route via the Oregon Shore line Railroad and Monida, Mont., enables you to make a delightful trip through the Yellowstone National Park, entering via Monida and coming out via Cinnabar, making it unnecessary to cover any por tion of the route twice. For beautiful descriptive booklet, wilte or call at Ore gon Short Line Ticket Office, 142 Third street, Portland, Oregon. A fine selection of goods suitableo at Christmas present will be here in a few days, including the follewing: Fine French china ornaments and useful arti cles, solid sterling silver table ware, nov ' cities, Rogers Brothers knive, forks, spoons, etc; also a full line of watches and jewelry. F. C. Biodie, Opera Housebuilding.