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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25
BURLINGTON, VT


May be spoken of the two acknowl-
edged corset leaders in the United states
the "W B." and "R. & G." makes.
These two corsets have held and main
tanned the supremacy in the American
market for several years over an other
makes, and ladies who have tried them
once are loud in their praises, having at
last been suited wiki a corset that fits.
as corset ought to tit, and whose lines
conform TO the natural grace and beauty
OF the figure. We carry the largest and
most complete stock of The "R & g."
and Nv. B. oorsets in the city and
show them in extra long, medium and
short wasted.
No BIB. "R and G."-This corset Is
made Of good quality Jean, satteen strips.
closely boned, double crossed zone waist,
double side steels, silk nosscd, fancy
edge top, medium waist. Made in white,
drab and black, SlOO.
NO. ll5. "R. and G"-Made of finest
| imported French coutille, satteen strip
| ped, double SIDE steels, bonCd bust and silk
/ Tossed, long waist, made in white. drab
ana black. Looks like a dollar corset,
but the price is - cents.
No. BOP, NV. B."-This is the most
| durable corset on the market. being
made of finest imported coutil through.
out. bone strips, double side steels,
corded bust, fancy trimmed top, long
waist, White and drah, only 81 co.
No. 443, wv. Specially adapted
for wearing With shirt waists. Made
of imported coutilc and satteen stripped
double side steels, boned bust, silk
Tossed. short waist, white and drab
! Sl.00
"Vigilant." - The popular leader
made of good quality Jean, sattecn strips
double side stees, double crossed zone
waist. corded bust, perfect fitting
Compare this number with some of the
so called leading dollar corsets in Other
stores. and we think such comparison
will show our "Nigilant" is Just as good,
at halt price, 80 cents.
These numbers we have guaranteed
with perfect satisfaction to our custom.
ers in the past, and from this knowledge
We recommend them as being leaders.
without peer Full assOrtments Of the
following makes carried in our stocs
'R & G. Nv. B.. "P. ~" ~. F., -"
up. d.. "Prima Donna" "Armorside, "
sc. b" and "Thompsou Glove Fitting, q
etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25

tone, and receivers are asking slight al
vance, hut very few buyers yesterday were
willing to- pay any more than last week. For
New Hampshire and Vermont creamery
lOt9 in assorted sizes yesterday 49, cents was
asked, but no regular sales were reported at
over is cents. BuyerS were looking around
good deal. and they may be willing to pay
the asking price later, as the offerings were
light. Boxes sold at lGi5 to Il cents
There is no improvement IN the cheese
situation here, Notwithstanding the OuOYancy
reported at other places, and cents is the
highest price that can be obtained tor finest
Northern in trade lots
Eggs were fairly steady yesterday with
sales of Western fresh at II to II = cents, out
side tor Michigan.
New potatoes were in more liberal receipt,
and sales were at - 30 to - per barrel. Old
potatoes sold ut 60 to 20 cents per bushel.
Tho market tor hay Is steady tor choice at
81 5lu1s, with good at Sl6dl7 per ton. Rye
straw is selling at 5liali 50 and oat straw at
; j0Gs per ton.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25
Thld NJ. Ch2pml0&CO.,
Lumber Dealers.
Speclalties Bill Timber and
Clapboards.

We also make and keep on
>hand birch and maple ceiling
numbers I and ?. 1t is far
better than spruce and pine,
and costs less for the same
quality 1t stays in place no
loose knots to drop out; takes
"a fine finish, and has three
times the resistance of soft
woods. Hardwood flooring,
plank and planed boards Away
on hand.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25

W. b. johnson, Newark, o., says,
zone Minute Cough Cure saved my only
child from cying by Group" 1t has
saved thousands of others suffering
from Group, pneumonia, bronchitis and
other serious throat and lung troubles.
d. II. BENNETT. BridpOrt.
b. f. HASKELL, West Cornwall.
ISAAC STERNs. Middlehury.
CLAYTON n. NORTH, Shoreham,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25
II ' Y IVNNf
Furnished by NJ. S. Carr, !
OTHER COUNTY MARKETS.

FERGENNEs, June 2l-Saturday, market day,
Is largely attended. Creamery butter
ought Is to II cents a pound dairy, IL TO IA ;
rs. ID cents a dozen; dressed poultry, II to
cents pound; potatoes, % cents oushel;
~, So to 80 ton,
BRISTOL, June 2l-SaturdAy market day, but
| sold at from IL to "A cents pound for
Try and l6 to II cents pound tor creamery
Bs, 10 to II cents a dozen; dressed poultry,
ito 10 cents pound potatoes, 25 to 40 cents
ushel; dressed pork and beet $3.50 TO $3.50
100 pounds.
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET.
From Wednesdays Boston Journal
rhe butter market has developed a firmeT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25

TERRIBLY ACCIDENT.-It is a terrible
accident to be burned or scalded; but
the pain and agony and the frightful
Disbursements can be quickly overcome
without leaving scar by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
ID. II. BENNETT, Bridport.
b. f. HASKELL, West Cornwall
ISAAC STERNs, Mddlebury.
CLAYTON n. NORrH, Shoreham.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25

They are dandie~" said 1hos Bowers
of he Crockett, reXis, Enterprise, while
writing about DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for sick
headache and disorders of the stomach
and liver.
d. H. BENNETT. Bridport.
B. f. HASKELL, West Cornwall
ISAAC STEENs, Middlebury.
CLAYTON \. NORTH. Shoreham
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25
J. A w II Il n CE,
Of EyistoI,
DEALER IN
Vehicles, Harness, Draft and
Driving Horses.

very respectfully invite you to
examine my stock Of Vehicles. Har-
ness and Horses before you buy. [
have large stock to select from.
My horses are good ones; are direct
from Ontario farms: are from five to
eight years old. have good single
ones and some nice, heavy pairs.
keep all sizes one and two-horse
Milburn solid and hollow axle farm
wagons; buggies, surries, road
wagons, two-seated wagons, second
hand wagons.
All kinds single and double har-
ness, all oak stock extension buggy
poles, saddles and brides.
Also clapboards, cedar posts, lum-
Der and Single.
Come and see me and will DO you
good.
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AFFLtol FOIATOESi EIC,
furnished by \. X. Carr. /


No. 2, per Observation-Disclosures. S75a
STOCK, per tOn........ .................- So
raw, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .....,...... $40
oaV''''' .'''''' .'''''''''' '''''''''.s'. 80
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25
THE MARKETS.
PRICES OF PRODUCE IN MlDDLEBURY.
RITTER AND EGGS

IIhe butter market is still ON the decline.
sst separator is worth - cents pound and
st dairy II cents, Eggs tor shipment bring
4 10 u cents q lnZen.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-06-25

Charity hospitals and "A physician OF recog.
nized ability and distinguished eminence
This article has been the standard remedy
Tor Asthma Tor Il quarter OF IA century. 1t has
found It's way on its own merits to every civ
ilzed country on the globe. The growing
demand, its great popularity and general use,
stamp II as absolutely the most successful and
satisfactory remedy that has ever been placed
on the market No other preparation has
met with such great and uniform success
Being absolutely harmless II can he used by
the most delicate with perfect safety, whether
young or Old, ana never fails to give imme
date relief and perfect satisfaction. Thous
ands of testimonials from all over the world
recite the history of most marvellous cures
Ask your druggist for IT, or il will be sent by
mail on receipt of price. Large size, 81 90;
small size, 25c. Mail order receive prompt
attention. Please send your name on Il
postal card tor our new book practical
Treatise on Asthma" Its causes, symptoms,
treatment etc. Mention tins advertisement,
and II Will be mailed tree. Address
j. ii. GUILD, NJ. ID.
Ia m. RUPERT, VI
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-10
CITY NOTICES.


NOTICE OF ASS ESSASENT ROLL or
Local fmprov efnent District No. fS for
the improvement OF Essf Terrace Street
from Broadway 10 Twelfth Avenue IN
der Ordinances No. asa and hearing
thereon
Notice il hereby given that the assess
ment roll of Local Improvement District
No. IL for the Improvement Of East Ter
race Street from Broadway 70 Twelfth
Avenue under Ordinance No. Asa has
been reported by the Board Of Pablo
Seattle. and Is now on tile in the Office
OF the City Comptroller and ex-ofIicio
City Clerk, and the same Is now open for
public inspectto NJ said Office. aud viii
remain open for inspection until MONDAY,
the First day or February. 1877. st s
o'clock PM. and all persons interested
are hereby required to appear before tho
City Council at a session TO be held I'm
the Council Chamber ia the City Hall,
on the First day OF February. 1891. az Z
o'clock q m. and make objections thereto.
At said time so fixed the Council viii CON
slider any and all objections made and
Ii deems Just. and viii then deduct the
amount of such cost assessed against
street crossings (which shall De paid from
the General Fund OF the city,. and will
then by Ordinance approve such roll and
levy and assess the amounts thereof
against each parcel and lot shown In said
roll and declare the same n FIRST lien
thereon. Said matter may be adjourned
to a later date if(so ordered by the City
Council WILL II. PARRY,
City Comptroller and Ex-officio City
Clerk of the City Of Seattle
Date Of first publication. January 7. 1891.
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--.rH. ANp FusERAIs.

-. funeral % Mrs. Sarah +. ON
e. - sssif a. the Sacred Heart church
VI = siScz thia afternoon. A special
81 On The seattle Irs :. -I.s.i slonAs
.rnggrtsK-The funeral OF Mr.. Helen
grsderick viii be aeio a. re rss.-
go. 10 Columbia street, AT o eioeh
80 afternoon.
:, seattle. Saturday, ~ LES sixth
es>.,s ~ consumption. Ars. Jennie
$50 - .rr~raI was held last night az But
u = Sons and me body shipped
= nsvuapia for intermeBt
-..asopE-TTae funeral OF George y.
.s..ssre viii take place this afternoon
s'esock from Battsrworfn's par
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CARD OF THANKS.

80 rouN A. wEST hereby returns
A,-ssks 10 the many friends VINO 50
49,. 49, .ha long g!inSss OF her late nt1s-
o. ssreclally to members of the A.
n and u. Of II. for countless
ss.,srnal sympathetic acts, as well as
go last loving tribute 10 bis memory
- s-y r-gsgrNtTys who so kindly extend
J. ~ ~ me Their aid and sympathy In my
sses~t sorrow and Bereavement. ana 10
80 retail clerks vino furnished the
s.s.stIuI floral tributes. ] desire TO ex-
go NV feeling Of gratitude and heart
81. shankx MRS. IT, g. BOYLE.
fssstje. Wash, Jan. 5. 1891.
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EMPLOYMENT waSTEp-aALE.

pesitIon on ranch where pay IL sure
sn.eFstana the care OF stock and farm
ne thoroughly; best Of reference. For
Yartlealsrs address Ftancher, care Post
lstesliksncsr
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REV ARD.

A reward Of 80 viii be paid for inror-
aas.ea leading 70 the arrest ana conssS-
tsn 81 any one stealing copies OF 80
fgss-fntelllgsneer delivered to saoscriosfs
crcurhoas the city.
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-. - secure correct insertion %
~~xsr these headings. the sane
49, - ls<t ~ tire business Office Of
$50 No charge - made for ssck
uce .o.sce~. resolutions or other Pc
F~.r~~r1enfs viii b charged ~ tbs
- - a eats psr ire each insertion.
- = pJeT-fss'T f<T.T.rfsF%cE co.
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NOTICE =, CONTRACTORS


PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION
ard repair shop. ard Ter stcrehsnss 81
(. :. naval sta1scn. Fort Orchard. Pu-
Ee- sound. W&SefuxE aE---Esre1H OF
garts ara hosss Navy DEPARTMENT.
December =. asas.-Ssp arats sealed pro-
PosEis IN ssfpIicate fcr he relieving OBJ
ssrss. fsaorseS pvoaosals fer ''CsnSfruc-
ton and Repair saop" ard store
sga1sSn. Pcrs osensra. puget sound.
Washington. VIII he received at this
bureau .:sstA I e'eieeS P m OF Tues
day FesrsAry " md Pueliesy
cations ard elank toTrns 80 proposal
will oe forwarded upon application 20
this bureau. 81 the eergnsr6zns OF the
naval station. Port Orchard, Washing
ton. Bidders are expscfea to fulfy IN
FORM themselves az fhe character 81 the
work required by visiting the naval sta
ter. where plans rasy Be examined.
certified check q rive. thousand 81 eo0l
dollars and % one thousana 81 eaal del
lars. respectively. n1ust accompany the
proposals as a guarantees that the hsd-
der viii execute ENe required contract
after his bid has ne~r accseted. Respon-
sfb,e security wiz No required for the
faithful performance Of the contract,
or all proposals not deemed advantage-
Gus 20 tbs government, and 20 waive de-
fects. +. Q. Matthews, Chief os Bl-
reau.
OFFICE or coNsTRUCTTNG QUAR-
t@rrnasfRr Spokane. Washington. Jantt-
AIRY r. lSe7.-SeAie6 proposals IN trfpti-
cate will De received here until Il a m.
Saturday. February Is sSS7. ard then
opened IN the presence OF attending bid
dsrS. for constructing. plumbing. gas
fitting and steam hearing, at the new
military post near Spokane. Wash, OF
four double sets officers quarters one
double Set non-comF1iSsicned OFFICERS
Quarters and one two-compsny harrack
- so "a q
full information will be furnished on aE,-
piica1ion az this cffice. or at the Quar-
termasfer's offices n Chicago, ILL., Saint
Paul. MINI, and Seattle. Wash. The
United States reserves the right 70 a.
cept or reject any ar all proposals or
any part thereof Envelopes should he
Endorsed. Proposals fer ----------
and addressed to the undersigned w
RI. Miller. Capt and A q. NJ, o. 6 A
NOTICE TO CoNTRACToRs-Bids viii
be received for twenty DAYS for moving
Seattle Ice plant from Yesier inro 60.
affle. and erecting cold storage g.
arate bids for moving plant and nn+-
ting cold storage desired. Plans ana
psrrisa!iars furnished on apnifeafsar :.
CHARLES RICHAP TlSfsN
National Bank OF commercs Buiiain~
Tacoma Wash.
UNITED STATES ENGINEER oFrTCTs
Portland. Or. Dee g 1896 sesled nrrs
posais for extending 1stty at siusIaw
? y. m. Jan. 2. 1897. and then paniseiy
opepe6 Information furnished on an
piicatien w I. Fisk. Capt. Fnrrs
~--------- ---------~----~-
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MARRIAGES.

---------rx-r,sER- ARSs-Tn Seattle, On
1ssI.assv January 8. fss7. a. the res-
- fhe brides sister, Mrs.. Gus
1snrs ss1s Second avenue. Dir. Leon
Ey1sn-,s AZ Spokane. and MrE. Rc-
49,. rser~vz Of san Francisco, Rev.
Es 81 Spokane. officiating.
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ADVERTISERS NOTICE

-
laysrtisers desiring display advertise
ssn,s changed for the Sunday issue must
hnd IN copy BY i o'clock Saturday 10 N
afs ehshxe
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BIRTHS.

-A-..-~r =, Seattle, wednesday. Jeng-
SkkSs -. TO sfr. and Ars- Charles H
<r~rrLD-Fn Seattle. Wednesday.
glIE.-e ISgT. % Mr.. and Mrs Charles
5s.smeafsid. son.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S SALE
District OF Washington. Northern divts-
ion.--By virtue OF an order of sale is-
sued cut Of the United states district
court fer the district Of Washington on
the sth day OF January, 1897. notice is
hereby given that ! viii sell by public
auction, for cash. on Saturday. the 18th
DAY OF January. 1897. at II o'clock A. m.
az Lakes ship yard at Ballard. King
county, the schooner NJ. NJ. Morrill,. her
boats. tackle. apparel. appurtenances
and furniture. abe now lies.
JAMES C. DRAKE
United States Marshal
Ey JAMES NJ. QUILTER.
NOTICE OF sALE-on the eth day OF
January, 1897. at 1900 o'clock
noon, / will sell Ia bulk. at pub
lie auction TO the highest and best bid
der all Of the stock In trade. tools, ma
chinery goods, wares and mercha Noise
notes ard accounts. Including the good
will and all and singular the property
of every nature. character and descrip-
ton of the Empire Jewslry Company.
all and any purchases 10 Re subject to
conarmn zion by the superior court be-
fore title shall pass. ~ ID. Barnes. Re-
eeiver.
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PERSONAL.

A io-ot. granite dish pan at See y nearly
as cheap as a tin one. lasting for ten
years II properly handled. Then there
Is 4-at. tin coffee pot at iSc. another
trade winner. While among about Is
similar bargains shown In our window
THIS week is got Masiln kettle at
24e. This Is a white lined Iron kettle
at 50 per cent under price. These prices
last about q weak Coon Bros, 405
Pike street.
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OUR CHIEF and Piper deidsieok are the
leading scent cigars IN the market -,
s A. Coblentx. Distributing Agents, Oh
PIE order.
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EepR EENT-Af ioN rates, nna salse Z
axe etftsssfa rooms. on ssear1 EE7r -
NashLEEsan Territory k1Fastf1eat ~De1-
PAYS basfasnE a. cornEr g tneF13 &'-2
Second streets. ever 4Sst~AEtei4-s esiN<s-
Apply recD Is
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SOCIETY NOTICES.
EMPLOYMENT wANTED-rEMALE

FASTED-A position as cook and gem
ssl housekeeper IN n hotel, boarding
scase or camp IN Seattle or Roszland.
B c. Address room II. 1909 Third av-
E1a
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PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK.
Occidental Block. Seattle. Waxh-

Transacss o savings bank business az
clustvely.
Deposits received from 81 10 so 900.
Interest allowed Der snnum: S.x per
cent on term deposits: per cent. On or
Gfnary deposits.
D1viseads declared last days Of May ana
November Loans made on real estate or
approved coiIateraiS only.
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wAsTED-AaENTs

asENrs make s. 70 SIS a Day introduc-
mg he Comet" the only 81 snap shot
eanesA made. The greatest seller OF
g century. General ana local agents
wanted al ever the world. Exc 9sive
*tffteFy. Write today for terms and
s1ries. Aiken Gleason Co. Ms. Ia
Crgss Wa
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-18

When q man once gets his name on Q
piese OF paper lauding to the skies the
virtues OF an unworthy person, 1t 10 no
easy matter to get the name off, how
ever much the unfortunate petitioner
would like to do 80. Occasions often
arise upon which be would gladly rue
the bargain but he cannot do 40 always,
The petition may be out OF his reach.
and II he finds d more worthy, and TO
him satisfactory person for the p ,sition,
he must simply endure II, unless ht
adopt the plan Ia vogue by some politi'
c,ans, sign the petition and counter act
its Influence, II it has any, by sending
a confidential communication to the
individual to whom the petition is ad.
dressed. Beware Of petitions. One OF
two letters from good persons are
worth more shan all the petitions that
can be gotten up. A man Is now days,
supposed to sign petitions against his
convictions, and in doing SO subscribe
TO facts about which, II he is cpnscien'
tious, he has q mental reservation La
writing q letter upon the same sui jec'
h. will, for the same req. on, abstain
from as many unnecessary lies as
! nossible.
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THE SPLITTING HABIT.

The Maryland Medical Journal re-
fers again to The spitting habit. L.
an editorial article on ..Expectoration
IN public places,'' the Journal lays the
women have taken hold Of the reform,
and that it Is in a fair way Of accomp-
lishment. "There is," it adds, q ssne-
cessity Of making haste slowly In pro,
posing any legislation on this subj ct,
for la VS. too strictly enacted and too
summarily enforced may cause a reac
ton and defeat the end desired |
then proceeds 10 discriminate between
the two classes Of men whose profuse
and public expectoration 70 to be com.
planned Of. One class chews tobacco,
and the other suff srs from post-n ,saI
or throat affectiors. A law on the
subject should distinguish bstweenethe
two, but restrict both. Ole (which
would prohibit by heavy penalty Thu
corner %loafer, aad especially the oficr.
seeker around the pablo buildings,
who seems to THINK that soillng tht
pavement with mouth secretion will
assist IN obtaining a public ofice,
would receive univ rsal support" rne
Journal concludes that the s'custom Of
public splitting can be modified. but II
is q question if too severe ean will
stop il entirely
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-18

Notice is hereby given TO oil taxpayers
10 San Mikuel county N. M, that the tax
rolls for the year 1897 nave beeu placed Ia
my hands for collection, and that from his
snid year. >
The law provides that one.half OF the
taxes levied during the current year are
due and payable OF or be tof the first day
4 January, 1898, and all those delinquent
IN that date 40 subject 10 o penalty OF Is
per cent. v hich provision will be str city
the honorable board Of county 9 minis
sion. rs. 4. LABADIE,
Ballot Collector San M guei Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-12-18

The 81. Louis Republic recently made ar
engagements with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections nj
the civilized world, are received. 1t now
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other paper, and continues to Keep u
i.s record for publ hing all the home news.
The outlook for the year is one OF big
NJ VS. events. fast succeeding each other.
q u they will be highly Interesting &c ev-
ervone The price OF the Republic d-iiy is
81 a year, or $3.50 for three months.
The TtUice a. Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar a year, by mail twice.
g. week. 19-tf
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CoLFAx COUNTY MINES.
Notable Strike Near Elizabetbtown-
Purchase OF machinery Great
A ctivity IN Badly Dist, let.

An important strike was recently
mada ia the "Hidden Treasure
property on Willow creek in the Eliza.
be htown mining district OF Colfax
County, Nav Mexico. A three foot
vein Of ore giving values OF $50 to
&400 being opened in the drift. from
the 100 foot level. The company
recently placed hosting machinery on
the working shaft and now proposes
to add a milling plant.
J.. Leahy. vice-president Of the Gold
Coin consolidated company, has gone
to Denver to purchase additional
machinery for their new mill. 1t is
proposed I add a chlorinatlon plant
IL the Huntington.
The B Idly district is furnishing evil
dence of unparalleled activity. Thu
section has been self sustaining since
1869, producing from So, 900 to $4,000
per annum from leases. Fhe cost of
mining, transpor ati"n and treating
the ores aggregates 1927 per ton, ann
'DC OutlLC PIoiuOb VI tuF JAIL ~ is
shipped TO Pueblo and Denver. r.
Gently, various operators have made Il
number of tests, and now propose TO
erect milling and chlorination plants
and treat the product at home. ship.
piag concentrates only. A stamp mil
will be erected on the creek, below thu
"Monntain Queen" dump, and the
tailings will be treated by chIorina
ton. Five acres of land have been
purchased from the Maxwell land grant
company for this purpose, and the
..Mountain Queen" lunne; will furnish
a sufficient volume OF waser for the
enterprise The necessary capital has
been Subscribed to guarantee a snc-
ces-tul termination of the pr, ct.
The wage system Of he camp, which
has previously been $3 for eight hours,
is the cause OF mucn dissatisfaction
among the mine operators, and an a.
tempt will DO made 10 raise the hours
or lower the wages II event If fail
ure, the leasing system will ue adopted
by the producing properties.