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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
THE ROOT OF THE EVIL
Convention to Consider Pri'
mary Election Reforms.
PROMINENT MEN SIGN THE CALL
Conference will lie Held in New horh
in the Middle of January-Ef-
feet on state Legislatures.

New York. Dec. 1.-THE following
,all was given out tonight by Ralph NJ.
Easlev. secretary Of the Civic Fedora
ion OF Chicago. who has been acting
Tor committee on reforms OF quasi
aolisical organizations for the past
three weeks:
The objec, OF this conference is 70
bring together men with practical Ideas
from all the large cities. and especially
from states in which substantial pro
.ress has been made in reform. The
rocramme will include speeches made
bv men OF national reputation IN both
political parties. a. well as reports
from practical men Is 10 the working
i tile various laws row governing pri-
mary election caucu>es. Considerable
attention will oe given 70 the question
How 70 ce, voters cut - the primaries,
tier fair laws are secured. Special IN
,erest will be taken in reports from
New York, Massachusetts. Mary Iand,
Illinois. New Jersey and Ohio, where
legislatures will oe in session. Head
quarters Will b opened ~ the Hotci
Manhattan. New York, December p.
1877.
Believing that orr caucuses or pri-
mary election customs or laws lie ~ the
very rool and source u our entire cleo
tive franchise system and that the re-
suits in our larger cities are due in a
large measure 70 the defects in such
PRACTICES AMI customs. il. therefore,
follows tha. 70 purify this system Is TO
take lon- step in the direction OF hon
sly. economy and efficiency in every
t-anch u the public service: and fur
:ner believing tina. the enactment OF
AVS 70 y-even. corrup: practices and
throw The safeguards OF regular cleo
lien around me caucus o. primary will
encourage rlany soo.i citizens 10 take
y>,-. therein. W.. me Undersigned. for
ne purpose 4 sii>cu>sir. and discover
-. - iAr - possible. the precise de-
ts-,:s u me various systems which now
.o,ain. AMI the remedies. AMI take
.u:u aston - may seem necessary in
;.e premises. Ia hereby Join in calling
s Conference .: persons interested in
81 questions - convene in the city Of
NV Yo-k. OF the 18th Jay Of January,
50
We ;@em :: desirable :ha, the con-
:.-s-.c4 r. .uaie u9 from men OF all
MS = tie COUNTY, ami si:hou; regard
. .4-.y - t4c,.on4l 4ti.aiiou$"
-ae c2.l : >.lsi y psoiniuen, Men
t-,= 81 So: rs Z: me Union.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
TRAIL TO ktONDikE.
Several Lives Lost in White Horse
Rapids.

Victoria. Dec. l3.-Five or six. and
perhaps seven, lives have been lost in
the White Horse rapids. Lewis river,
during the last two months, according
TO John Hepburn, who arrived from
there today. A boat built for four or
six men was found below the rapids one
morning. but there was no trace OF the
occupants. They must all have been
drowned. Other parties los, their out
fits, but managed to save their lives.
There is now very little open water
between the rapids and the lakes, most
Of it being frozen over.
AT White Horse rapid. there are
about 80 people. and there are 35 at the
foo, OF Marsh lake. There are at least
100 more below White Horse rapids.
and many others have gone into the
Hootalinqua country TO prospect during
the winter. Hepburn had heard of no
strikes being made on the HootalinQua
or tributaries, but man named Davis
washed 1000 from the river bars las,
summer. Hepburn believes that rich
strikes will be made on the Hoo,alin.
qua this winter.
At Tagish house. the weather was
bitterly cold, the thermometer regis.
tering - degrees below. People were
met making their way down all along
the route TO head of Lake Bennett.
Among the goldseekers was woman.
who was pulling her sled all alone. and
She was making fair time.
Lake Bennett was still open Is miles
from the foot. on November II, and
the mercury stood a; "a below.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

The blind chaplain OF the house in
Ms invocation today referred eloquent.
y aEi :eelinsiy 20 the death Of the
presidents mother. Cannon, chairman
oi the committee on appropriations.
secured unanimous consen. for the pas-
sa-e u the u-sen. deficiency bill, which
ne explained carried bu, three items
=. QoQ tor the construction Of build.
in. =; .he naval academy, $50. 0lO for
payment OF temporary em ployes Of the
house and senate. and $3.50. 900 for the
vaymea. 81 mileage of senators and
representatives.
Inc resI q the session vas taken NJ
~ = personal debate between Hepburn
ani Norton. which ended by vote
sustaining Hepburn, and the house then
adjourned.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
MRS. M'kINLeY OtAO'
The President and Other MEMBER
the Family at the Deathoed'

Canton. O., Dec. l4.-Mrs. Nancy
Allison Mckinley passed from THIS iile
a, a few minutes past ? this morning
with all her children and other im'ne,
diate relatives at her bedside. she aiu
not suffer any in her last hours, out
gradually passed from the deep, paisleo
sleep in which she had rested almost
constantly for the past 10 days into
the sleep OF death.
No word could be secured from the
house for some hours before dissoiu-
ton. At 2:35 an undertaken was sum
moned and the frs, publicity was given
Of the death.
The end was almost beautiful IN Its
peacefuluess. She seemed 10 sleep go
soundlv that it was difficult TO tell
whether she had vet breathed her last.
This condition continued for hal1 an
hour. The president and all OF the
family We're by her side.
There was no recognition. however.
Her last consciousness was hours before
her final taking away.
The tenth day of Mrs. Mckinley $
Illness WAS mar hcI ~ % 4iN
material changes such as improved the
condition OF the patient, and as DARK
ness approached il was felt 10y those
around her that she had finished the
last day OF her LIES journey. She was
resting comparatively easy at that
time. but was a great deal weaker At
the dawn Of day it was felt that the
end was at hand. ior about that time
she experienced one OF the sinking
spells common TO the illness. and for a
long time seemed 80 nearly inanimate
that i. was thought no rally was posi-
ole; but the rally came. and with 1t
small amount OF liquid nourishment,
the first she had taken since Monday.
This was followed by such peaceful re-
pose as TO revive the hope. which was
realized, that she would live through
the day.
In the afternoon another period OF
anxiety was experienced by the watch
ers. Another sinking spell came. and
for time it seemed as though 1t would
be the last. After that, she continued
weak and low.
The doctor called at $50 O'Clock and
reported that he found a material
change for the worse, such as he regard
81 as certain to bring about final DISCO
luton during the night. He had no,
even a faint hope that she could live
until morning
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Washington. Dec. ll.-n,,
today, Mr.. Fleming. OF (ieoa !
duce,i a bill authorizing =
tioa OF the books. accounH0e
OF railroads which have no.
from the United States. =
that, in the presidents Jod
secretary Of the treasury =
or otherwise clear Of the
lien. mortgage or other
OF government-siied railrc
ing the sum lawfully due
treasury. or may bid and
the United States the props
90 such encum bFance, at Fl
sales made under any ordd
or any Judgment or deeree
sure OF such encum brances
lien or mortgage or Inte9
United States.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Philadelphia. Dec. li.-Fire broke
GU, shortly before 10 o'clock tonight, in
the six-story building .. s09 ami slI
Chestnut street. occupied ny the manu-
featuring firm OF John s. James pob<on
as their wholesale and retail rooms.
The FIRE had lis start in the basement.
and The flames shooting up the elevator
shaft destroyed the entire interior Of
the building and contents General
Manager Berry, 81 the Do0son carpe,
house. stated that the Stock in the
building would amount TO $500, 600.
The building was owned by the firm.
and was valued a, about $50, coo.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Sacramento. De-. l5.-At an early
hour sunday morning a burglar entered
me residence Of Sergeant OF Police Nc.
Nanrs and proceeded 10 ransack the
parlor. Ms. McManus heard the bur.
s.a- a. his work, bu, decided not 20 wake
her husband. she picked Up a r.
volyer from table by the bed and
awsi;ei developments. In few mo-
nlents The burglar reached the swinging
doors leading from the parlor into the
room adjoining the bairoom, and when
ne opened ,he doors. she opened FIRE.
He made Ms escape, bu, the trail Of
blood Lett shovel tina, her aim va:
good
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Port Au Prince. Dec. 1.-THE min.
isIr! mas resigned. As yet, III. CON-
position OF its successor mas no, been
definitely settled. but several we'll.
known men are mentioned who Will
command the confidence Of Haytians
AMI foreigners alike. This morning,
while Attending mass AZ No,re Dame,
President. sam made . circuit Of the
eity on horseback escorted by mis- staff
Officers, but wivhou. special military
r,I.visy
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
ChiuH Pared tn Weld

Peking. Dec. 1.-THE German-Cbi-
nese difficulty is practically settled.
The Germans refuse to discontinue the
occupancy OF Kiao-Choa Ray. The gov
srnor OF Shan lung province has been
removed from office, but will not te
any further degrad1i. No monopoly
of mines and railroads Is conceded Ger
many, but that county IS given a pref.
erence. Finally. the area Immediately
surrounding kiao-Chou bay is Sc.
apart exclusively for Germany. China
yle!is on al o-hsr r.nir,s
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
Alleged Girl Poisoner.

San Francisco. Dec. l4.-W. E.
Ashey. stree. car conductor, told the
police today 4 story which Detective
Gibson was detailed 70 investigate.
A'hey said that young woman named
An,olnette BARGE hal confessed 10 him
that she was guilty OF poisoning ser.
ersl people il Sal, Lake City. where
she worked Is hsirdresser and resided
with Ms Blum at SIS Main street.
she IS a. Austrian. aged 90. and il
sometimes known as Marie An.oinette
la balne- To Detective ellison she
denied having made the statements al.
triouied to her by Ashey.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
China Gives In.

London, Dec. IA dispatch from
Pekin says that today the tsung.li
yanen telegraphed the viceroy Of the
province OF Pe-chi-li. north Of the prov.
ince OF Shan Tung. that China, having
compllei with her demands. Germany
undertakes 10 evacuase Kiso Chou at a
date TO o. fixed hereafter. and will re.
ceive instead as coaling station the
sam-Suh inlet, in the province of Foo
hien, over against the island Of For.
mfSa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
s.. Petersburg. De-. 18th. Y.

s. Petersburg, Dee. l5.-The No.
vosri says THAI IN the absence o: pro-
tests from the other powers, Gerusnv's
evident determination 10 remain a,
hiao-Chou indicates that the PARTITION
Of China has actually b=sun, and will
proceed quickly. Another newspaper
expresses the belief ths, the United
states, among other powers, may ob-
!e'cE 20 me permanent occupation Of
hlao-Chou by Germany. Russian
o-Hcials, however, appear Indifferent. 10
the step taken By Germany.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

London, Dec. l3-The Athens CORE.
spondent OF the Chronicle saws that on
Monday last, Two soldiers in the i'm.
perial service at the Yildiz Kiosk. the
palace OF the sultan, made an at,emp;
on the sultan's life. This was frus.
sra,ed by the attendants OF the sultan.
The sultan had the men tortured in the
hope Of extracting the names Of the
lnssigators. but both succumbed with.
ont revealing anything.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
Lightship Launched.

Portland, o.. Dec- lA-Lightship
Nc. % vas successfully launched from
sne WAYS a, Wolf & Zwicker's yard.
s' 1880 Yesterday morning. and is now
moso--d q, the contractors wharf wait.
ing 70 receive her boiler, mas.s and
spars- Three thousand people. stand
ing On the East Watershed. elevated
rcsdEsy, The roofs of surrounding
buildings snd the Madison and Morri-
soa-s1Feet bridges saw her enter the
VateE- Not Al aceiden. nor 3 hitch
uarrei the event.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Bakersfield, Cal, De-. l4.-David
Davidson. the Raudsburs wiie-murder-
e.. was today convicted OF murder in
the ms, degree. wiki the penalty o.
life Imprisonment. He Is said TO %
the son OF / prominent 81. Louis ply
Stefan. The defense was insanity, aud
during the trial Davidson appeared OBJ
vious TO his surroundings, but experts
dec.are.i tina. he Was shamming.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
lexpe
Ding
!, DIM
THE HOUSE PR00o
Financial Legislation VIII - h,
dertaken Immedia111t !

Washington. Dec. ll.-Amyendi
formal action has teen takes kent
general understanding has b19 OF
By leaders in the house - tenslle Q
Of action in the near futus licked
cludes the disposal Of anBrov
bills as fast as they are ready olins
The bankruptcy bill will h4nson
before the holiday recess, ~ uust
he taken up by the houss uaf at
ra,.ss sent
It is understood that for 6ribi1
there will be TO effort to tah9Eensl
cial legislation on the 49,. 81
house. This is due mainly ntside1
preston tia, the committee ~
ing and currency will not NEG
reconcile many conflicting H.
side the committee. When = bum
evident the committee on -
currency is a, standstill. TIL ew
and means committee will fn " I
on broad lines. calculated = HE
present financial requirene e q
disposition o; house Leaders = bunt
keep radical legislation to ~ .hb(
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Dublin, Dec. l3.-The Evening Tel.
egraph says that the war Office has sen,
an order 10 Dublin for the sharpeuiny
OF all swords and bayonets in the pos.
session OF the regular troops in Ireland.
The order is unprecedented. and a per
feet mystery TO both officers and men.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Ma,amoras. Mex. Dec. l+.-Pan,a
eon and Victoriano CULLEN were sho;
in the iailyari this morning Tor the
MURDER Of Dr.. Manuel Carpio. Five
Qoiicemen we've in the firing platoon.
and neither man was kIllei by the ars,
discharge.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Tacoma. Wash. Dec- la-Alresiy
the rush 70 Alaska has Sc, in. the
City Of Seattle having lei, TsNoris
this morning ior Skaswsy. Her PAS
sencers from the Sound Will reach the
hundred mark. Several women were
on board. She carried full cargo Of
freight.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Denver, Dec. ia r.
cial from Cheyenne saysa
ing las. run was made
Pacific eassbound fast mAn
ing between Cheyenne
Platte The train, which
the second section o! the I
2, made the run betweeo
Wamsutter at the rate q
hour. From CheyenDe
distance Of lo2 miles
time was 81 minutes
to North Platte, ia ny
vas III minutes, being
in the history Of the roel
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
Education Of De- Children

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE house
committee on education has reported
iavorably the bill 10 aid the educators
in the states and territories in reachiu,
artlculAte speech and vocal language to
deaf children before the are OF school
age
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

E Reno, o. T, De-. l5.-The Stock
Exchange hank closed its doors this
morning. and J. VI. Cannon has been
appointed receiver. The liabilities are
stated 10 be $50, 600. and the assets are
claimed 70 be worth go. 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
AN IMPROMPTU COURT.
frying to Fix the Responsibility for the
smith Murders.

Hazelhurst. Miss, Dec. l4.-In an
open field. wtlou, house in sight. on
i high hillside. with crowd OF eager
men waiting 10 avence the terrible
murder that has taken place in Law.
renee county. in case a conviction was
reached by the impromp,u court. the
scene lighted by fiariug pine-snot
torches held aloiI in the hands Of the
waiting mob. the three negroes, Giles
Berry. Will Powell and Tom Wallen,
were standing trial for their life last
night At Bankstone Ferry.
The negroes We're arrested with
Lewis. who WAS lvnchei Friday. at the
place oi the original crime. but were
released on their promising TO appear
next morning a. witnesses. They did
To, pl; in an appearance when the
,ris, MAS ready - begin. Search was
made to- them by the mob, and the
ne.-o-ss were csu-h, AMI brought bacs.
Then the suspicion tina, they We're i'm
p!iCarei in the original crime arose.
According 20 ,heir own story. they
were win Levi. the n ht before The
three men testified that they slep. in 4
co.,onAousa ! mile IN 4 hal; from the
smith house wnere the terrible butch.
CIV took place. ami thar Lewis was
with them all night; ~ least he was
there when they went 70 sleep ami was
there vhen they awoke the next morn
lUg.
There ara about 600 men in the mob
constituting G committee Of the whols
Tor the trial. Reliable reports today
from : messenger vino WAS a. the s,ena
>ay INA. tue mob Is very moderate in
IL ACES. AMI has cooled down consider
4 lily. Berry and Walien. though badly
>c,.rei. maintain their denial OF any
ompi;city in the crime.
\ telephone message from Hon. Wal
ter Catch;ngs. OF Geogetown,sta;es that.
TWO other negroes have been arrested
on suspicion.
Wesson. Miss. Dec. 1.-THE three
negroes arrested in the Monticello
neis borhooi in connection with Char.
ley Lewis. the negro lynchei for the
quintuple bu.chery Of the Smith family.
after a long trial were declared no.
guilty. but were given until Monday 10
leave ,le county.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Pittsburg. Dec. l4-The Commouer
and Glass Worker is authority for the
statement that an organization num-
oeIlng fully Per cent OF the slas g
workers OF the country has been
foroed. and under the name OF the
American Flint Bottle Company. the
association will assume control of the
nins bottle trade Of the country within
. week or two.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Los Angeles, Dec. l0.-The chamber
OF commerce has declared itself opposed
to the annexation of Hawaii. and to-
day passed resolution declaring that
annexation would materially iniure the
oeet-suGsr industry Of that state
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

ST. Louis, Dee. 9.-h
OF Loo Fook Guey, known IL
OF the highbinders. who n
ago tried TO rob another
found tonigh, in 4 room u
At the time of the attend
both men fired a. esch
trail Of blood lei, by Loo
making his escape. shovso
been wOuutiosi #
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Amigo, Wis. Dec. ii. E Buck.
man, Cashier OF the ieiunc, Amigo
bank, was arrested today on charge
d embezzlement- His shortage will
reach $l3. 900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
Indian Afatuo.

Washington. Dec. H.,
committee on Indian affair ~
gan its investigation OF -
in Indian territory. II 49,
sion, and the result WAS .
DaN es commission and all ~
essed to appear before it nes b
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

Gas Is 10 be utilized in the burning
of bricks in A'tica, y. Y, where gas
Well has been struck ON ground near a
brick kiln.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
AID FOR KLOyDl
Mcbride Brings Up III
Question in the s.,
THE RESOLUTION CON
Pension Matters Were &c.
Both Houses-Begin.i,, .
Lengthy Debata

Washington, Dec. LIN !
lid a considerable amount 4 q.
today, although no verv
matter was considered
There was very little debate I,
Iailinger, chairman Of til -,
Oh pensions, called attentioa 4,
increasing demand for privh Z,
legislation and requested -,
the future 10 be careful to ssS,.
bills for private pensions ven,s,
Gus before they were introlus
attempt was made by McBr;Ahs
an appropriation for the ~ I
klondike miners. but the = !;
was a resolution calling q =.
tarv OF war for all iniormst;r i,
IN that subject.
An hour was devoted totke q,
alton OF private pension Bin .
we're passed.
The resolution Of the ~ |,
road committee asking iniuspfl
.arding the sale Of the KannbI
vas passed which gave Gen ~
:on opportunity TO make shatsl
.ongratulatins the country -,
settlement OF the Pacific rsila. ]
lion.
Some work was laid OF Z 1
week. Garter securing therait9
Monday and Tuesday fx n
uill. and Lodge had the ~
dill made the unfinished 49,
ng the week.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16

ia Knot
The house today entered nal ia b
consideration of the pensioa snnner.
lion bill and stirred up dsknthe pri
promises to continue for ayul,m to /
Several Southern Demoush Ill. Lev
criticisms Of various Glasses IN It's N
ers. and Private John Allen, Il VIII At
tippi, who lei the assault d ~ pom h
replete with his charactesiak hsai !:
presented a series OF amendnn Get
signed. as he said. 10 cored nth"
the glazing evils. They pni7lewis
granting Of pensions to vidsup and r
applications were no. filed duperal q
widowh hood. AMI the granti4ttio a
sions to widows whose applics6alynche
based on marriages consracte@A
passage Of this act. and to par FEM
insane or iiotic minors who hin
their majority. The NonAue First
rats, however. Wed with ths h
.ans in their professions II hnNashir
for the soldiers, and one Of thnsay pas
ton of Onio-declared that sheI4 with,
cans could not make the biabhts off
for him. l, was admitted oah9eged el
Of the house Turing the disc on Il
the $40, 600. 900 carried b ne new
for pensions would no. cow carril
penditures, bu, as congress vI1rhe d.
session. Cannon said it wouN hge.
10 make good any deficiency IN OF OF
occur. il serI
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-12-16
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The herald., 1897-10-31

is on shaft No. 8, which runs on an in
cline to a depth of 100 feet, where the
ledge straightens up thence Is feet, on
an angle of 45 degrees. The ledge is 31s
feet wide at the 145-foot depth, has we'll
defined walls of porphyry and syenite,
and good tale gouge. The ore mills on
an average $40 to the ton. From the So
foot level there is a drift of 25 feet in
length (running earterly toward shaft
No. u, which has similar walls and an
1S-inch ledge of high grade ore, milling
$75. The bulk of the ore taken out of
this shaft and drift is stock piled (about
so tons) on the dump awaiting compile
ton of the above mentioned Wood con-
centrator. Ten tons of ore from this
shaft was just being shipped to Cudde-
back lake mill, when the writer went
through the mines, and about the same
quantity will be shipped each week until
the dry concentrator and crusher are
in operation.
Shaft No. /, where a rich strike was
made some months ago, is down 100 feet
by incline shaft at an angle of As de-
grees. This shaft is now being worked,
although in a large body of medium
quality ore the company deeming it best