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The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
MISUNDERSTANDING NOTICE.

ESTATE or ions F. FRisaEy. DEeEAsIsp.
TUE UNDERSIGNED. having boon ii aIpointei
Administrators Of the estate cf John f..
Frisbcy late Of the County of Prowers ia the
State 81 Colorado. decreased. hereby gives notice
thar she viii appaar beforc the County Court Of
shtJ County, Mt the Court House in Lamar ip
said County. At the Fune Term. lsea. on the sec
oud Monday in July next, at which time all per-
cons having claims against said estate nte NO
titled nd requested "a attend for the purpose
Of havins the same adjusted. An persons I'M
ie'ltcd - said estate are requested 70 make im-
mediate payment 10 the undersigned
Dated AZ Lamar slsts 9TH day of June. a. d.
ADA A. ERISBEY.
Administrative.
j. X. DouGurI, Attorney.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

EudoI Dyspepsia Cure completely di-
gests food within the stomach andiptes-
tines and renders ali classes OF food cap.
able of being assimlluted and converted
into strength giving aud tissue building
substances. /. II, Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
- d w.l.,. -.

TIE Princess ut Wales psssscsse. +.
er0 witch S. supposed 10 aiwayg
brins good luck to la owaer. 4 ~
l95assr3y the pErptsty % the Klas OF
Denmark having been discovered
yesFs $50 % the sravc OF ne Beauti-
fai Quscn DaEmar
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
ne.ter Than plamnr.I..

=, n Germany crystals of silicon-car-
n. n,ae, called earborandum, which are
p.a'ucaliy p.a as hard as the diamond,
r' 'e employed instead OF small dla-
n",nI -onus Tor ruling fine lines ON grad
49,, ~ssu scales. II is said that they pro-
,S TuSe lines more evenly drawn than
'Aose made BY diamonds.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

81 ts, aaasrsiensd. aetsto pzpuaise, rith
C,I, b,II. I ~sii stsss'a tr.srn AL iataxicNiirs
No.. =. s,syvsAaa. lneinsiing wias. hess al
-, n Ast VII sot make. ssll or sive tissm
- ~ such n-s- iAai 4 piii @os allow M
,-r-s,.s,. pqr AaJ rtesnis,. sahises 20 NJ eos.-
~ " srntleye4 Ter thsts manufacture, ,ais
:. =, a d tsysrs=s; tiat ~iii szrss=siy rn-
F,sr5r, 10 81 isSsorasss nsAss, 70 proasose he
r.sss sr l0lsl ab-tinsssse. e
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

Dewitt's Littie Eatly RiHers act as q
fsulttsss piii should, cleansing and resIy
ius. thr sla,ep insteed OF weakening II.
They src niiii RDd slTFe' sEnnii aiati fie1is4'
Ari 70 take, and entirely fr"e ir1pi p0lef-
tionaisle druga. They assJst rather than
-umpSi, /. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

Thomas Thurman, deputy sheriff Of
Troy, Mo, SAYS II everyone ia the United
States shGuld discover tbs virtue ot De
Witt Witch HazslSalye for piles, rectal
troubies and slSiu diseases, the demand
could not h. supplied, l. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
raranaa Ms.I.I. = Il....-.l.lr..

by ihs aimiFaltys orders perfect
rna'isIs aFs made in paraGia wax OF
every nrw English baiilesAlp before il
y laid down. and these models are
tested ia tank TAs models are from
.. % e. feet laaE and the tank is 800
feei lozs aad % tees vide
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
Car a uamani,ar,ar.

Gar Nicholas II Is said 10 have an
aversion 20 The needless slaughter OF
animals u arg kini lie has recent
y forswoyn The pleasure os the chase
and TIE shootlug o. Earie. ana the birds
aad beasts ia the Imperial preserves
1--we In uHdlsurhsd quiet.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
$2.25
rs 0
22.225
800
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
y. s. LAND orrlcE LAmAn. coI.o.

U. s. LAND OFFICE LaMAR Conc.
June 20, 1899.
NOTICE is hereby given that George Il. Merrill.
~ of Lamar. Colorado, hes siled notice OF in
tentipn TO make proof on bis desert land clam
No. III. for the NE.la of Section 81, Twp. % s.,
Rng, 81 w 9th P. NJ in Colorado, before the
Register and Receiver at Lamar, Colorado on
Thursday, the 23th dag of July, 1899.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land John A. Williams. Of Lamar, Colo John
A. Wilcox, Albert J. W ilson and George Wilson,
all ot Holly, Colo.
j2ij26 WA. MERRuL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

What is Kodul Dyspepsia Cure! II is
the nsvl, ,liscoyered remedy. the most ef-
fcctive preparation ever devised for aid
ind the digestion and assimilation OF food
ana RESTORING the desanged digestive OF
gans TO a natural condition. II is a dis
eoyery surpassing anything vet known TO
medical profession. /. ii. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
NOTICE FOE PUBLICATION.
UN:rrD srArKs LaNp orrIcn.

UNITED STATEs LAND OFFICE.
LAMAR Co1o, June u, 1859 !
NOTICE is hereby given that the follo,pi,.,.
" named settler has flied notice Of his Yn
tfntion 10 make final proof in supnort of HIS
claim, and that said proof Will be made before
Register and Receiver Mt Lamar, Colorado. an
Saturday, July %, 1850, viz: William "
tooper- IL, +. No. 10, for the So SEX ard
50 SW4 Sec. q, Twp. - s., Rg. 81 W. 9Th +.
NJ. in Colorado.
continuous residence uI,fn and cuItiyatin,, ~ =
snid land, viz: Wm. Harper. G. d. BALDWIN
l., y. Hntciiins and .. f. Wright, all of Lamar,
iil7jls Wa MERRILL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
EHsiapd nc.t Iirn,..,

faf English Is the best llghtod coast
~ The wof'd. OF the 5ss Eght houses
IN existence. afu scattered round
England's rocky coast. some OF the
lights being 20 powerful that they are
visible twenty miles out at sea.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
.IeaIner uolsca usAeg

Tsutucr ucl7ca =. us AGsq
7uvq psqdrIsolEmsuio dlqslInoo stq
eApq OF earn l.ussop IsIisJ lna.,
'pogdu1solBmouIo Sugppea Ino6
sAuE OF puI aql suImoos4 81 II eos l.,
iusAusH Tus,tL
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
IIi- uusy.

Blng9-f suppose. merely as paren-
,zl aaiy. shal have 10 take that boy
to tbs circus
Mes. Bingo But don't want hlm
TO so This year. dear,
Then. III have TO go alone. Life.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
S,,-,. r,,,,,,t,,.

eOh. mamma. I'm miserable. know
thas I'm not taliy in Harald'a conf
densr- nld papa ever keep anything
fr0m you. mamma
-Nothlug that Is nothing bat
money. Detroit Free Press.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
TIMBER RcULTURE FINAL pRooF-NoTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
Y. S. LASD orrIen I.AM.n. co1o.

U. S. LASD OFPIcE LAMAR, CoLo
May %, 1879.
NOTICE is hereby given that Calvin L. Nc
~ Pierson filed notice OF intention to make.
hnal proof before the RepIster and Receiver at
their office ~ Lamar, Colo. on Thursday, tn,
10Th DAY Of june 1sy9, on timber culture applirns
tion No. 500, for the NJ SEK and n y SW of
ectlon No. y, in township No. 23 s. range No.
~ W.. 9th Z. NJ. in Colorado.
He names es witnesses. John " Lyons James
hegir'i, Arth9r Ellis. Johu Simpson, all Of
msi-ies WA. MERRILL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
Reason

Amateur seIentist-can you explain
70 me tire reason why SO many people
become insane?
Guyer-The answer ought to sas-
gcst itself. They have no reason.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
Refreshing.

'Dickie, what did your mamma say
when she saw us coming along the
walk"
she said. Well, well, who on earth
has your father picked up now?s' -
Atchsson Globe.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

W. N Gallagher, Of Bryan, Pa. SAYS.
For forty years have tried various
cough medicines Ore Minute Coueb
Cure IS best Of all IL relieves iustantly
and cures all throat aud lung troubles.
l. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

J. A. Sehear, % Sciaiia, Mo. saved his
child from death by Group by using One
Minute Cough Cure. II cures coughs.
colds, pneumonia. lHgrtpps, and all throat
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

There is a time for all things. The time
TO take DeWitt's Little Early Risers is
when you are suffering from constipation,
biliousness, sick-headache, indigestion or
otherstomacho or liver troubles. j. II. Myers
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
uish Ambition.

.I.s Ike 10 be rich enough 70 get
5,v name ia the papers every day"
and ia Ike 70 be rieh enough 20
get nay name OF! the tax HIST indian
apulls Journal
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
/. nru,Ai nachsssr.

Aunt Jane-Its 70 pleasant 10 have
e1hx in the h0uae.
walker Eio~ can i be pleasant
shea there h continual sqaali?-
Aastan Transcript
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
NOTICE ron ruBLIcArIoN.
USTTRp STATES LAxD OrFtcr.
IAHAR. CpIO NAV "a fSon


NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his inter-
tion 70 make fnal proef ~ support of lis clairi
lster aud Receiver 81 Lamar. Colorado, on
InesdaS July H.. 1899. viz; Herman Schanf,
II, =. No. t6Si for lots l and 2, SH NEif Of Sec
9, TWP " 5 Rng. u W. tth P. 81. ia Colorado.
He names the following witnesses To prove his
Continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land. viz: Phillip Sarah Peter HofF-
man, Of Lamar. Colo; John A. Wilcox. Henry
tredrieks, of Holly, Colo.
m2+52S w. \. MERRIrL. Register.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

What you want Is not temporary relief
frpm piles but a cure to stay cured. DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures piles aud
they stay cured l. II. Myers.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
oger,ild IL.

Il wonder Il Johnson hadn't heard
that story before2'
What makes you think soy"
'.He laughed so heartily. Indian
1polis Journal
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
A rrsinr ,fnn,ent-

slussm from the westl Say. young
teller, if yer don't keep your end OF
5at contract, yer1l hear something
drop,
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28

Ysfitaps ! Ffa y.nsirs. sdssgs4oaas. eyaa-
..'i,Eit. soef1t zai lessai.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
COLORADO ". G. 7. U.
NEof rnAYNR-N Nt.aati.l...

r,DGy-s knos q plitc rslsboa.
The Lamar register., 1899-06-28
PLKDsE

vATcIW0Rps- Asio.te. s-loeate. orraaiae,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
DIED.

May 12, 1899, at the residence of her
husband near California postoffice, Mrs.
MARTHA DYER, in the 10th year of
her age.
She was faithful wife and devoted
mother. During her girlhood days she
became a member of the Holy Catholic
Church and she lived and died sincere
believer in the tenets of the same. Her
conversation often was about the inn
mortality of the soul and the happiness
of heaven. She entertained the wish tie
substance of which was, whenever my
soul quits its home of clay trust that
il may find an eternal one above
There from the music round about me
stealing.
/ fain would learn the new and holy
song,
And find at last beneath the trees of
healing
The life for which long"
Oh, it is so consoling to entertain the
opinion that she has realized her wish.
trust that an ever-increasing happi-
ness is her portion.
HER NIECE, NJ. G.
At the residence of her son-in-law,
John I. Ballenger, Mechanicsville, ON
5onuays Aaag @ts lcSS, MIA VI. T. BAR
kER, relict of the late Joseph p, Bar
ker, in the 74th year of bsf age.
Mrs. Barker was troiy Christian wo-
man and was beloved by all who knew
her. Her remains were buried at All
Faith Church Tuesday. Mrs. Barker
was the mother of the late Mrs. John IT.
Ballenger, Mrs. j. Gwinn Barber and of
DR.. William r. Barker.
THOMAS D0rJNIc MATTINGLY
died "Wednesday, Nay II, 1889.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
NOTICE.

IL THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ST. MARY's
COUNTY.
Ordered this 23rd day of May, 1899,
that the Grand Jury of the March Term
of this Court, 1899, assemble at the Court
House, Leonardtown, on THURSDAY,
THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE, 1899, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ, to investigate such
matters as shall be given them in charge
by the Court.
And it is further ordered, that the
Petit Jury of said March Term OF this
Court, 1899, assemble at the Court House
aforesaid on FRIDAY, THE SECOND
DAY OF JUNE, 1899, at 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ, to try such cases in which indict-
ments may be found by the Grand Jury
aforesaid.
J. PARRAN CRANE,
Associate Judge.
True copy-Test:
E. B. ABELL, Clerk.
May 25--1tx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

Ex-Governor Frank Brown says ''if
the Democratic party In Maryland win
nominate as It's standard-bearers men Of
broad minds, Of established capacity, en-
ergy and integrity, and with the courage
Of their convictions, and II this 10 fol
lowed by nominations of men Of similar
type for the General Assembly and the
local Offices, city and State, the Demo
cratic party viii again find itself placed
In power by substantial majority in the
November elections"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

This is explained By
friends Of Mr. Mckinley by saying
that the President 10 bound By
promises to keep Alger in the Cab.
met, unless he will voluntarily re-
sign, bat is determined to get even
by keeping him out of the Senate.
NIvIs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
Terms of Sale {:

500 CASH at the time of the sale, and
one-third of the purchase money on or
before July LIST, 1899, when a Deed will
be executed to the purchaser and a
mortgage taken for the balance of the
purchase money for term of from one
to three years at the option of the pur-
chaser, with interest at per cent; or,
the whole purchase money may be paid
in cash.
Persons desiring to inspect the prop
ertY may reach same per Weems Line.
from Baltimore or Washington. If Mr..
beaverton be notified. he will meet pros
pective purchasers at boat.
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Of Baltimore, Trustee, Is South
Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
May 18th, '99--td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

Mr.. Mattingly was on bis way home
from the residence Of John Jacob Hess
when he was stricken with paralysis, and
never recovered from the stroke. He
was . kind-hearted gentleman and all
who knew him liked him. May he rest
in peace
At his residence In this district on
Thursday, May is, 1890, WASHINGTON
B0WLES.
Mr.. Bowles had left his house to wa
ter colt, and while so engaged was par
allied He was found BY his wife and
was taken to the house, where he lin
gered but short while. He was about
20 years old May be rest in peace!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

bordering on the st. Mary's River, and
adjoining the lands of the late Honor
able George Cotton, Mr.. Martin Combs,
Messrs. Clarke, Statesman, &c. This
tract of land has been kept in good con-
dition; the land is fertile, and about one
half of it is arabic, and the other half is
well covered with healthy pine, oak and
other timber. The improvements con-
sist of very comfortable DWELLING,
conveniently located tenement house,
BARNS, STABLES, TOOL and MEAT
HOUSES, corn and carriage houses and
other necessary buildings found on
property of this character. The proper
~ is conveniently. located to BACON'S
wharf and PINEY POINT, and it is
near Grea: Mills and Valley Lee. The
property is now occupied by Mr.. G.. H.
beaverton, who will take pleasure in af-
fording proposed buyers an opportunity
to make an inspection and examination
of the property. The sale OF this prop
erty is had by reason of the necessity to
close the Estate of Mr.. Burns.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
FOR SALE.

BRIDGE FARM, 100 ACRES, ns<
I'D adioins Leonardtown. Cheap.
FROGS MARSH FARM on St. -
Mary's river. 170 ACRES. Splendid
improvements. Cheap. Entry nov, -
for rent. Offers received by
I'll. II. STEPHENS,
23O Stricken Street, Ba'iimore.
May 1S-tfx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
} Boosting.
No Joking.

- O ~~
We bay everything. We sell
everything. We can Mt 1900
men women and children In shoes,
button and lace We have Rub
Der Boots and oil Clothing. We
can furnish 40 900 yards Canfon's
Teagle-dcwns Ginghams, Bieached
and Unbleached Cotton for wo-
men and Chiidren's Dresses. We
can put 5000 good warm shirts on
backs Of men. We can fit 400 men
In coats. pants and vests. Same
number in hats and caps.
We can
sell you comforts and blankets
enough for 60 beds. We can feed
the United States Army 40 days
from our stock of fancy groceries.
We can furnish 20 farmers with
hardware, baskets, collars, etc,
for year.
sell you enough rope to rig
every boat that dredges the Poto-
mac river. We can sell you coal,
shingles and the King Heater
Stove, worth its weight in gold.
All who try them praise them.
We have everything worth your
attention. Our stock has been
selected with care. and is new,
neat, attractive and durable.
The Heuse ne occupy
Is one of the very largest In South.
ern Maryland, and IL jam full.
We must sell. and In buying from
rs you win realize great values It
small price. We welcome the
trader Co examine.
Bring Batter. Eggs.
etc, along. A short drive from
either road leading 20 Point Look
out takes you to this headquarter
store.
w. P. POWELL.
eB- KilA Heater Stoves sold by f. o.
Morgan, Leonardtown; Il. 4. Birch &
Bro, Sc. lnigo's. w. p. Powell, Ridge,
Md.
Oct Coy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
FOR SHERIFF.

Announce Mr.. J. FRANKLIN ADAMS
as candidate for the democratic nomi-
nation for the Sheriffalty. He Is good
man, true democrat, and viii prove
strong candidate. DEMOCRATS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
SCHOOL. NOTICE.

THE Public Schools, White and Col
l. ored, will close, for the present
scholastic year, JUNE 18th, 1893.
BY order,
GEO. w. JOY,
May 25th, '99-tdx Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
TENANT WANTED.

LINE FARM FOR RENT. Situated
IL on Patuxent river near Hollywood.
For terms and particulars. apply to
TH0S. III. BOND.
May 1S-mp~ Hollywood, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

DARTIES wishing 20 list their lands with the
LAND & IMMIGRATION CO.. of Balti-
more. can do so by calling on the undersigned.
10. Il. MORGAN,
May lS-tfi County Agent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between US. under the firm name oil
9. X. BREWER & CO., at Hillville, St
Mary's county, Is this day dissolved BY
mutual consent. @. r BREWER.
VIM. E. BREWER
May 25-3ts HIilville, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

A good farm wanted 10 work on shares
BY . farmer with good team and four
well grown sons. Write 10 b..
BEACON oFrIcg, Leonardtown, Nd.
May Am.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.
NOTICE!

THE LADIES of st. Mary's Parish will
1 hold an Ice Cream and Strawberry
Festival and Supper at the residence Of
j. Thomas Bronze, Esqr., st Mary's City,
MONDAY, Nay 2sth,
commencing at O o'clock. Supper, 35c.
Ice Cream, Strawberries and Cake extra
The public invited.
May 25, '99-ft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

TAKE NOTICE that John Fl. BUCK
LER having been sdjudicated Bank.
rupt by the Honorable Thomas j. Nor
ris, Judge of said Court, on APRIL 2Sth,
1890, first meeting of creditors will be
held at the Court House, in La Plata,
Maryland, on
FRIDAY. June End, 1899,
AT IL O'CLOCK, A. NJ,
for the purpose of allowing claims, ex.
aiming the Bankrupt and selecting a
trustee or trustees.
WALTER J. MITCHELL,
LA PLATA, Mp. Referee.
May 25-1t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
Notice to Creditors.

In the United District Court for TIE Dis.
trict Of Maryland, I24 Docket 4. in
Bankruptcy
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
New Advertisements.

Dewey captured Manila, but Lo-
ker captured the Irvine, and will
sell It cheaper than you can buy II
from the Filipin0s.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Henry c. Adams, Mortgage,
VS..
Laura Z. Carroll ct al.

u
ting as Court of Equity. No. $50 N. Z.
Ordered this 2ltr day OF May, lSg9. that
the sale made and reported by Henry G.
Adams, Mortgagee, Ia the above cause, be rat
ified and confirmed. unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the Ord Monday In
June, 1889, provided copy of this order be
published in the st. Mary's Beacon once a
week for three successive weeks prior 10 the
said 3rd Monday of June, 1880.
The report states the land sold for s6j025
FNOCH b. ABELL. Clerk.
True copy.-Test.
ENOCH b. ABELL. Clerk.
MAY q SIT
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
FOR SALE.

+ light CHAMPION REAPER. Been
IL nsed but one the In perfect order
and viii be sold cheap. Apply TO
GEO. p. L0KER.
May Ism. Leonardtown, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25

15c TO 3Oc. Mems Good Twill Drawers. a2c
Mems Good Under Shirts. &c. Ladies' Hose
black or colored. pairs for &c. Mems Hose.
Hose, pairs fors5c. Mems LaundrledShirtse "a
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-05-25
cL0TaINe.

A new line OF Spring and Summer Clothing.
Mems Suits. English Worsfed. checked or
striped. OF different make. $500: the sanae form
erly worth $780, Black Clay Worsf,ed Suits.
in Frock or Sack, from $50 to 80 80, worth
Sis0o Mems woilen Suits, from 500 to 500.
Youths Suits from iMto 500
Children's Suits from SOC. TO 400
Mems PATS from SOC. TO 40
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-08-12

mining and Scientific Press.

Iron ore must be analysed before its
value can be determined. A high per-
centsge Of iron does not always signify a
valuable ore. The occurrence Of sulphur
and PHOSPHORUS in an iron ore lie detri-
mental.
The duties OF 9 mine manager are mani
fold. He should be an engineer, a metal
lurgist, . chemist and ssssyer, 9 good bus
mess man, and must possess. above all,
that peculiar element known as common
sense. All Of the above qualifications are
not absolutely essential to success, but
TO attain the highest success the most Of
them are.
To preserve wire rope laid under ground.
or under water, coat IL with Q mixture Of
| mineral tar and fresh-slaked lime In the
proportion OF one bushel Of lime TO one
barrel OF tar. The mixture is to be boiled,
and the rope saturated with il while hot /;
sawdust is sometimes added to give the
mixture body. Wire rope exposed 10 the
weather is coated with raw linseed oil, or
with g paint composed Of equal parts Of
Spanish brown or ~lampblsck with linseed
oil.
An item in . Virginia City paper, widely
copied, that the Joshua Hendy Machine
Works OF San Francisco has bought the
machinery Of four Comstock mines illus
trstes one advancing phase Of mining mat
tiers. The machinery so bought, when
new, cost hundreds Of thousands OF dol
lars. II was good in It's day. but became
obsolete. II now goes as old iron TO the
foundry, and will be melted up and made
into new and improved forms Of mining
machinery. perchAnce to go back in its
new form TO again do duty on the Com
stock.