The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-18

Organization Formed at the Convention
of Miners Yesterday.

WASHINGTON MINING ASSOCIATION.
Organization Formed at the Convention
of Miners Yesterday.
About sixty mining men from various parts Of
the state gathered at the Chamber of Commerca
yesterday, in reply TO the call for convention
issued by the chambers committee on mines
and minerals. The result of the meeting was
the formation of the Washington Mining Asso-
citation.
Among those present were Andrew Knox, w.
h. Bentley. James Leddy, II. T. Whitney, W. III.
Wilcox, l. William Adams, George Newlands
J. W. Miller, t. w. Collins, c. H. Vol, " Sober
berg, n 5. Anderson, w. J. Stevens, Samuel
Ramsey P. +. smith, Irving Ayers, ]. W. Dodge,
I. W. Bennett, Francis Bodie, James Bodie, ".
D. Hamilton, N. +. Pevery, C. E. Bogardus and
W. L. Lynn, of Seattle; II. NJ. Shaw, Sultan; J.
l. Warner, Peshastin: J. w. Miller, Sno-
qualmie; George w. Tibbetts, North
Bend w. W. Beck, Snoquaimie: TAYLOR
ID. Macleod, Arizona; A. G. Northrop,
Skagit; William Donahue, Peshastin; +. Nelson,
Spokane; c. b. Bash, Okanogan; +. NJ Guye,
Snoqualmie; r. S. NJ. Bnel, S. j. Sinchet FIRE.
mont; William Hainsworth, Cascade; r. H.
Stretch, Monte Cristo; Torkel Tweet, swauk; C.
II. Packard, Snohomish J. Graham, William
Granger, Lieutenant-Governor C. i. Laughton,
Okanogan, and State Treasurer Lindsey.
The meeting was called to order by Andrew
Knox, and w. r. Bentley acted as secretary.
organize Washington mining association, tho
object of which was stated as follows in the
preamble:
To foster and encourage the mining industry
of the state of Washington; also afford the
greatest degree OF encouragement to those now
engaged in prospecting and mining, and in n
general way to employ the best means to aid
and facilitate communication with all sections
OF the mineral producing portions OF this state;
that this association shall have its headquarters
in the city OF Seattle and its affairs be con-
trolled by the following officers: president,
a secretary, a treasurer and an executive COM
mittee of seven, of which the president shall be
chairman, and auxiliary committee, to act In
conjunction with the executive committee,
consisting of one from each organized mining
district of the state.
Hon. E. S. Meany, of Seattle; General George
w. Tibbetts, of North Bend, and Dr. G. II. Ran
dell, of Seattle, were appointed committee on
nominations, and recommended the following
officers, who were chosen: President, w. Il.
Bentley, of Seattle; vice president, Robert
Allison, of Okanogan; secretary, w. w. Beck, of
Seattle; treasurer, w. II. Hainsworth, of the
Cascade district; executive committee, Edward
Blewett, of Seattle; George w. Tibbetts, of the
Snoqualmie district; A. G. Mozier, OF the Skagit
district; J. l. Warner, of the Kittitas district,
and Allen C. Mason of Pierce county.
Mr.. Bentley, in taking the chair, made brief
but pointed speech, saying in part:
The Cascade range from the northern to the
southern line of our state, contains mex
haustibie supply OF mineral, embracing a
greater variety and in more diversified condi-
tion and combination, than has hitherto been
known. Magnificent metalliferous veins carry
ing gold, silver, lead, etc, in unknown quaint
ties have been uncovered, that challenge the
credulity of lifelong operators In mining prop
critics. Bodies of rare minerals like platinum,
iridium, Nickel zinc, etc, have been located
that surpass the record of all mining operations
in all the older and what have been hitherto
considered our greatest mineral producing
states and territories. Who can describe our
mountains of iron? They are the wonder and
admiration of everyone
And have we not underlying all this wealth
extending from Roslyn to the shining Pacific
measures OF coal, whose north and south limits
are as yet undetermined? The tor
rents born under the glacier-crowned mountain
tops furnish inexpensive power for washing the
golden sands OF our placers The lead OF our
wonderful lodges are ready fiux, and indis-
pensible i'll nearly every phase of mining. Our
mountains OF iron invite the iron worker Even
the priceless metals, platinum ana iridium,
are found among our antimonial and other
To place each enterprise in direct communities
ton with an active business center, where cap
ital and interest exist, to foster all these and
kindred interests has been, and is the earnest
wish of the promoters of this convention. IL is
with an indefinite and superficial view OF the
extent OF our resources that we begin this work
To gain clear, definite and accurate knowledge
of each and every location, prospect and mine,
to set out in truthful and just terms our means
of communication; to aid and assist every legi-
innate undertaking III each and every camp,
should BE- our endeavor; to disseminate truth
full conservative and timely information--in
fine 70 be the right hand to the mineral devel
opment OF the state of Washington, should be
the unanimous desire of ali present
Have not each of you realized in the fullest
measure the want OF communication with each
district a want that cannot be met by the lonely
mining camp or struggling prospector? United
action By the aid of the several counties, can do
much. United action by a strong organization
can do all that is required.
Again the miner IN the most remote corner OF
the mountains should find convenient means at
moderate prices 70 supply his wants. Our mer
chants are alive 10 this and will most willingly
add their help to all legitimate and efficient en-
deayor.
Easy quick and economical transportation OF
the oIItput OF these mines is worthy our atten-
ton Nor should we overlook the wealth of
iron, coal and. lastly, timber. our coal il I'M
surpassed for steaning and coke Our forests
will supply timber, charcoal, lumber; indeed,
everything that in other lands Is gathered only
nv the most lavish expenditures of money to
build up and sustain mining ana It's co-exlstent
Industries exist here at a minimum cost.
As the great center OF all these stores OF wealth
Seattle would AJAX you to consider her advant
ages and test her Willingness to cooperate in all
these works
Lieutenant Governor Laughton and State
Treasurer Lindsey defended the state geological
survey and described the benefits to accrue TO
the state from IT,
After reports of work done in the several min
ing districts of the state, the association adj
iourned until 10 o'clock this morning.