THE SUMPTER MINER VOL. II. SUMPTER, OREGON, MARCH ij, 1901 NO. 27 ANOTHER STRONG MINING COMPANY. ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP PROP ERTIES IN CABLE COVE. The "Constellation" Owns Ten Full Claims Near the Gipsy King Something of the Property and Work Already Done Half the Stock, 500,000 Shares, Placed in the Treasury. Another large mining company has been organized to develop a group of ten claims in the Cable Cove district. The name of the company Is the Constellation Gold Mines company and is incorporated for $1,000,000, with a like number of shares of the par value of one dollar each. The principal office is at Sumpter and the first directors are W. M. Rumery, A. P. Goss, J. E. Reed, John F. Cupid and Eugene Bartholf. Officers have been elected as follews: J. E. Reed, president; John F. Cupid, vice president; A. P. Goss, treas urer; W. E. Davidson, secretary, and Eugene Bartholf, general manager. 1 he property In question is situated on the well known Big Limber creek in the Cable Cove district, where it has been demonstrated that there are valuable mines. The ten claims include the Morn Ing Star, Evening Star, North Star. May flower and Lucky Kid, each of which are on the main vein, covering 7,500 feet of ground. On the Evening Star an open cut has been run on the vein for eigiity feet, showing a face at the end of the cu' of eight feet of solid quart, and at this point has about 3$ feet of backs. An 8o foot crosscut tunnel about 200 feet west of the open cut referred to, cuts the ledge and shows the same general character of ore. The vein matter at this point Is well in place, with well defined hanging and loot walls. About 200 feet west from the crosscut tunnel is started what is known as the general working tunnel, through which to develop the mine. This tunnel is in about 3; feet and Is 4x6; feet. The development on the Evening Star will be done through this tunnel and it Is In tended to prosecute that rapidly. One thousand feet of tunnel will de velop about 600 feet of backs. The mill, reduction works, or concentrator, will be located near the north end of this tunnel. A crosscut tunnel has been run on the Morning Star about 100 feet east from the open cut referred to on the Evening Star, which is now about 40 feet in length and cuts the vein, showing again the same character of ore as in the open cut, with about eight feet of solid quart, matter. The Mayflower vein shows the same ore as in both the Evening and Morning Star properties. The Mayflower and North Star have only the assessment work done, but with even this small amount, shows the same character of ore as the Evening and Morning Star vein. The Luckv Kid claim, which is on the extreme east end of the Constellation group, also shows a large, strong vein of the same character and nature as the Evening and Morning Star. An open cut of about 30 feet has been run on the same, exposing a vein fully eight feet in width; In fact the vein on the claims above men tioned can be readily traced along the sur face from the extreme east end of the Lucky Kid to the western end of the North Star claim. The physical conditions of the Lucky Kid claim are admirable for developing with a tunnel. In fact, more than foot for foot of backs can be gained for every foot of tunnel driven, and It is the purpose of the company to commence work on the tunnel of this claim at about the same time as work Is started on the Evening Star tunnel. Concerning the other claims constitu ting the Constellation group; while min eral has been found thereon, sufficient work has never yet been done to require special mention at this time. The assays, so far as have been taken to date, and of which there are many, from the different workings on the vein, will show an average value of between $14 and Ji 5 per ton. These values consist principally of gold, copprr and silver, though some show very well In lead. The conditions, generally, present a most prom ising mining proposition. A water right, known as the Evening and MornlngStar ditch, has been acquired, the same being taken out at the junction of the east and west branches of Big Lim ber creek, which will afford ample power for all machinery in the wav of mills, re duction works, etc., that tiie company may decide to be necessiry. There Is an abundance ot timber and a good wagon road at small expense, on a fairly easy grade, can be extended from the Califor nia mine to these properties. In fact, it may be safely said that with the activity now being shown along Big Limbercreek, a wagon road will be constructed as soon as weather will permit, by this company. The value of these ores and the facilities for handling same is certainly an inviting proposition; one which should commend its self to the most conservative. The company has started out to de velop and push to successful termination this enterprise. Of the one million shares of stock five hundred thousand shares have been placed in the treasury for de velopment. Tills is a radical but most wholesome innovation on the methods too often adopted by many mining companies, where more than half the capitalization is set aside for promotion and the remainder of the so-called treasury shares is used for the purchase of the property. 1 he whole thing in a nut shell may he summed up about thus. Th e Constellation company owns absolutely a tine group of properties developed sufliciently to prove the con tinuity of a big strong vein of almost 1 'S miles In length. I lie assays demonstrate the fact that there are ample values In the ores when treated by concentration and the facilities for cheaply treating the same are almost perfect. A limited amount of the treasury stock is to be placed on the market, to be used only for the purpose and none other of developing thr properties and in offering this to the pub lic the company can say to purchasers that it owns the property and there is not one dollar of debt against it. The public is simply asked to come in and help de velop the property and provide a develop ment fund for the erection of machinery, etc., for the treatment of the ores. 1 ne uirccmry is cnmposeu hi men 01 good standing and mining experience and ability and will assist in proving the Cable Cove district to b: what Is claimed for it, one of the best In eastern Oregon. 1 ins is tne nurd large company to tie or ganized within a few months to operate on Big Limber creek; I. e. the Boston and Oregon Gold Mines company, of Boston, operating the Gipsy Queen group; the Gipsy King Gold Mines -company, of Sumpter, operating the group of that name on the opposite side of Big Limber creek, and now The Constellation Gold Mines company, of Sumpter; all of which properties are within a stone throw of each other and all of which will be active ly worked all summer and doubtless from that time on indefinitely. Bald Mountain Mill's First Run. The Bald Mountain Mining company's mill began its first run on ore Saturday and was still crushing rock yesterday. General Manager McCallum says that the mill worked as well, If not a trifle better than new machinery eenerallv docs. The stamps are pounding on an average run of ore, the object being at present more to get tne machinery properly adjusted than to see how much gold can he taken out. Mr. McCallum brought in the monthly cleanupfrom the Mammoth mill last week, but would not say more than that the re sult was entirely satisfactory. Mrs. Barbara Duckworth Entertains. Mrs. Barbara Duckwoith gave a most pleasant whist party to some thirty of her friends last Friday night, at Iter residence on North street. First and second prizes were awarded the good and bad players. Refreshments were served at the end of the games, vocal and instrumental music was rendered by several of the guests, and an enjoyable evening spent by all. The Capital hotel, under the manage ment of Mrs. Tedrowe, serves special Sunday dinners. Families should take advantage of this. Best table board in town. Try It. Never falls Giant powder. Owner of the Badger Mine In Town. S. R. Porter, of Sun Francisco, arrived here yesterday on Ills way to the Badger mine, at Susanville, of whlcn property he Is one of the principal owners. Air. Porter Is of the firm of Porter & Chenev, San Francisco stock brokers, mine owners and operators. One of many of their mines Is the Wildman and Mahoney, at Sutter Creek, California, where they have 80 stamps dropping. Mr. Porter and associ ates have owned the Badger mine only about eighteen months, but hi this time have done a vast amount of work and at present sixty men are employed In devel opment. The product of the mine is shipped to the Selby Smelter at San Fran cisco and satisfactory results are returned, which even at this stage of development, more than pays operating expenses. As soon as warranted, a plant will be In stalled at the mine to treat the ore, of which there Is an immense body. Up to tills time the Badger ore Is the richest in values in the Susanville district and they are down only 300 feet. David Ross, the efliclent superintendent at the Badcer. has a brother, John Ross, serving In the same capacity at the Wildman and Ma honey mines in California. St. Patrick Ball Saturday Evening. The members of the Sumpter Brass band are making great preparations for their urand ball, to be given S thirdly night at the opera house. 'I he indications now are that the house will be crowded. A large sale of tickets has already been made and of course more than as many more will be sold at the door. The boys have faithfully practised every night and are able to render some very good music. Till: AUNLK is asked to announce that on Saturday afternoon the band will render the following street pregram: Mircli, "Oliln Nitlnml (iuirj" Icin.m March, "Clnclnn ill VolUllati" . .. Woi-l Tmo Slop, "Triumph int" SlililrnN'tKir March, "llont-)inoiih Kouy Two Step, "k'intiickj Hells". Vaunt Overture, "llinJ"k Livurite" Ii-jimii Mirch. ".nalr Troop II" . ll)im- They will first play at the depot corner, then 011 the three main street corners, com menting at the lower corurr and winding up at the corner of Till: MlNhK ollicc. Machinery for the Quebec Stuck In the Mud J. W. Carr, owner of the Quebec mine at Alamo, left last Saturday for the east to attend to some Important business oc casioned tiy the death of his late partner, S. N. Ferris, who recently died hi Cat forula. He reported while here the com pletion of the sawmill plant, which will at once start cutting timbers for the con struction of the new building and stamp mill. Part of this machinery has reached life mine, while the remainder Is "stuck" a few miles this side of its destination and will be unloaded and a shed built over It until the roads are in condition to liuKh the trip. The Granite road in Grant county Is nearly as good as the Bouaua road in both Baker and Grant counties. Death of "Uncle" Woodruff. The remains of the late N. W. Wood ruff were burled yesterday alternuon in the Sumpter cemetery, under the direction of the local members of the Grand A: my, of which organization deceased was a member. A squad from Sumpter cavalry, Troob B, O. N. G., also accompanied the funeral cortage to the ground, where a military salute was fired over the grave. Rev. James Byers delivered the funeral sermon. Mr. Woodruff was a man well advanced In years, concerning whom only kind words could ever be heard or said. But little has been learned to date of his relatives and that of an Indennaie nature. He leaves some property here, for which an administrator Is to be appointed. Tho Case Furniture company performed the undertaking service. The pupils of the public school, where lie was janitor, passed the following resolutien: Where as, the Ruler of the Universe, In His In finite wisdom, has seen tit to remove from our midst Mr. Woodruff, commonly known as "Uncle," we hereby reselve: That we, the pupils of the public schools of Sumpter, wish to express our deepest sympathy for our late friend and janitor of our school, who has served us to the best of his ability, and shown to us every kindness. FRANK RolilllNS, AIM AUSTIN, MYKTI.I: WILLIAMSON. St. Patrick Gold Mining Company Here. Articles for the incorporation of the St. Patrick Gold Mining company have been forwarded to the secretary of state at Salem. The Incorporators are all Sump ter men, as follews: P. D. Healy, M. M. Flynn, F. W. Northup, Thomas Moore, Valentine Frlsch and J. W. Ilton. The company will be organized In a few days to operate three promising claims just above the Fills and Downle placers west of town. Till: Ml.NhR, as usual, Is print ing the prospectus, stock certificates, sta tionery, etc., for the new company, as It also is for thiee others now being and recently formed here. Local Carrie Nation Threatens to Smash. Mrs. Kitchen, a worthy woman, has notilied all the saloonkeepers not to sell her son, a minor, any liquor and thr- gam bling house managers not to permit him to play. She stated hi 'I III- MINI l( ollicc yesterday that they had disregarded her warning once and that she had just given a second verbal notilicatlon, supplemented by a tip that unless her words are heeded she twill start out 011 a Carrie Nation crusade and with her hatchet smash Into kindling wood all the saloon and gam bling fixtures In this camp. Millinery Opening, Miss Kicliirdson, the milliner, has re turned here and secured the rooms on the corner of Mill and Sumpter streets, op posite the Bank of Sumpter, where she will open an elegant and stylish line of spring millinery Friday of tills week. Every lady in Sumpter and vicinity Is in vited to attend. Strout, assayer, 361 Bennett Ave., Crip ple Creek, established in Coloiadn in 1K76, gold (crucible assay), ;oc; gold and silver, 75c; gold, silver, copper, $1.50; forty years practice. The Capital Hotel Is again under the management of Mrs. George B, Tedrowe, which fact guarantees the best of service to all patrons. The I irge and commodious club rooms of Dunphy & Gertridge are headquarters for mining and cnmmerci.il men. At the Club saloon, Uuiiphy & Gert ridge serve a line of goods equal to any that money will buy. 'I hose who know the comforts of a good hotel, always patronie 1 he Capital; Mrs. G. B. Tedrowe, proprietor. Prompt attention to orders for cut flow ers and floral pieces. City Green House Baker City, Oregon. Only the best brands of liquors and cigars at the Club saloon of Dunphy & Gertridge. 1 he best Is always cheapest buy Giant powder. Something powder. to depend upon Giant