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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
MIR. Bryan's Flash of silence.

ASK me no questions and I'll tell you
no lies
Mr. BRYAN refuses to discuss the points
raised by Secretary Gage in an interview
given to The Star last week. 1t is his
right of course. to discuss all matters OF
interest in his own time and way. but his
coyness just at this time and about so In
teresting a problem that suggested by
Mr. Gage is very. suggestive. Suggestive.
for one thing. of the great difference be-
tween the Bryan of four years ago and the
Bryan of this year. Then, had anybody
propounded questions to Mr.. Bryan about
what the treasury's policy respecting pay
ments in silver would be In the event Of his
election. answers prompt and direct would
have been forthcoming. He would have
been glad of the opportunity to pledge HIM
self in all forms and to the furthermost
extent to silver But now he kisses off en-
terprising newspaper correspondents with
the assurance that he will come to that
later
There will be a good opportunity when the
silver republicans notify Mr.. Bryan of their
nomination of him for President They are
the men who have always been the most
severe in criticism of the management of
the Treasury Department under Mr.. Cleve-
land. They have always insisted that Mr..
Manning and Mr.. Farchid during Mr..
Cleveland's first term, and Mr. Carlisle dur
ing Mr.. Cleveland's second term, followed
s'avishly In the wake of their republican
predecessors. Silver. they insist, has
suffered more at the hands of Secretaries
of the Treasury than at the hands of Con-
gress. How appropriate it would be. there
fore. for Mr.. Bryan. in addressing these
men. to touch particularly on that point.
and not only give them assurance of the
sort of man he has in view for that most
important office. but plainly indicate what
that officials instructions would be on the
subject of Interpreting the latest laws on
the money question. For the man selected
for the place by Mr.. Bryan would carry
out Mr.. Bryan's policy.
And. if the inquiry Is In order. why is
this notification by the silver republicans
SO long delayed? Why have they not be-
fore this conveyed in formal manner to
Mr. Bryan the renewed assurance of their
distinguished consideration? Silver Is their
paramount issue, and he Is talking imperial
ism. Are they not a bit distrustful? Or
are they in the play, and do they feel that
behind the imperialist!c cloud Is the silver
sun still shining7
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63c Sheets,


Made of the famous
Mohawk" Sheeting,
hand torn. hemmed
and ironed. ready for
use. Full 81 Z 80
inches.
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Muslin Underwear Dent

WOmen's White Lawn Dressing Sacques, square
heck. trimmed with heading. lace and ribbon. Re-
duced from 81 - to 81 25 each.
Womens White Lawn Negligee Gowns made
with tucked Jokes lapels trimmed with wide ruffie
OF embroidery, finished with ribbon Reduced from
$2.75 to 81 so each.
3 pairs Women's Cambria Drawers umbrella style
trimmed with wide Point de Paris lace, insertion
and ribbon. Reduced from s.. so to 81 so pair.
Second floor
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Mr.. WI and Mr.. Hay.

That the diplomatic complications have
an occasional CLEAN of light and fancy shed
upon them is shown by bit of persifiage
which originated in the State, War and
Navy building. The Chinese minister had
just been to see the Secretary Of State.
What was the result of the conference
between Mr.. WI and Mr. Hay?" asked a
gentleman.
1.-THE general uncertainty of Chinese news
makes it difficult to say" was the answer.
Il have not yet ascertained whether Mr..
Hay got woozier or whether Mr.. WI got
haZier."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
In Self-Defense.

what makes you assume such q loud
and aggressive tone In proclaiming your own
merits?1 asked the very candid friend.
II am forced to do It," was the great ac-
tors answer. I'm naturally one of the
most modest men in the world. and I've got
to keep praising myself. for fear my sem
sitive nature will compel me to go to the
manager and tell him think / am getting
too much money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
SHOOTING STARS.


Els this what you call changeable eli
mate"' asked the stranger.
Not exactly" answered the native. TT
experiments around until it gets about as
disagreeable as it Is possible for weather
to be. Then 1t hangs on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Shoe Department.

pairs Misses Tan OxfOrds; sizes 12115, Is, and
IA B-12, 12A and 1874 G. Reduced from 81 It's to
75c. pair.
8 pairs Misses Black Button Shoes; sizes 1871, 1
and ~ BIB and C-12h. Is and D. Reduced
from 200 to 81. 90 pair.
8 pairs Childrens Tan Lace Shoes; sizes &, and
9h CO. 9ls and 10 do E. Reduced from 81 so
to 81 90 pair.
Third floor
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Infants Department.

8 Chlidrens Pique Coats, white, pink and blue,
trimmed with braid. Reduced from Sc. so to s. so.
l Infants Long Cloak. made Of lace striped pique
trimmed with fine embroidery Reduced from $15. 90
to $500.
5 Children's White NaiBsoOk and India Linon
Dresses trimmed with tucks, insertion and en-
broidery: reduced from $500 to 81 90 EACH g. re-
duced from $500 to 90 each.
Second floor
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Corset Department.

10 pairs Summer Net COrsets sizes 49, "a, IS, 81
% and 30. Reduced from SOC. to DC. pair.
pairs Corsets, French cut bias. boned with rea
whslebOne. low bust long hips; size %. Reduced
from $50 to So 90 pair.
pairs Monaco Ccrsets cut bias boned with real
whalabone; sizes % and 49, Reduced from IS. so tc
$3.50 pair.
ac,r
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Furniture Department.

shelves. casters; slightly marred. Reduced from
$15 90 to $1,000
1 Imitation Mahogany Table, lower shelf, glass
ball feet; slightly marred. Reduced from $3.50 TO
$500.
1 Solid Oak Go-Cart, seat, steel Wheels pat
ent brake, parasol holder, ETC. Reduced from $3.50
to $295
onffh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

The appointment of Mr.. Cleveland on a
board of international arbitration might
awaken Liliuokalam to new hopes of land
Ing some sort of big pension claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Travelling Goods Dent.

1 36-inch Ladies' Lightweight Trunk fiber bound
trays. cloth lined: Reduced from $14 90 to 5000
32-inch Ladies' Dress Trunk. cloth lined. trays
from $3.50 to $1,000.
1 34-inch Steamer Trunk. cloth lined, riveted
slightly damaged. Reduced from $11 90 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Tow Department.

Dressed Doll. reduced from $500 to 5Oc.; 2
reduced from $1.0O to 25c each; 3, reduced from
&c. to Zoe. each; /. reduced from S. SO to S20O.
/ Jointed Doll reduced from $500 to 5Oc.; 2
CSC. to &c.; I. reduced from "a. 90 to 81 90
Paint Box. Reduced from S2.O to SOC.
Sail Boats. Reduced from Csc. to &c. each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Count Won Waldersee may be consider
ably surprised to note the number Of things
that can happen in the comparatively short
time 1t takes to make a sea voyage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Croker on Trusts.
rom the Brooklyn Eagle.

In view of the rather intimate relations
between Tammany and one of the sauciest
trusts that the people ever distrusted. Mr..
Cookers denunctation of trusts that do not
deal In Ice suggests the Stop their that
Ia shouted by the escaping pickpocket to
distract attention from himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Millinery DEPARTMENT.

10 Sailors. white blue and red; fine and rough
braids Reduced from 81 90 to soc, each.
Straw Hats, tan, blue. brown and white, trim
med with straw bows. Reduced from 81 so to 81 90
White Straw Hats, trimmed with Persian scarfs
and wings. Reduced from S.. 90 TO 81. so each.
i Gray Milan Straw Hat. trimmed with gray
crepe scarf and quilts. Reduced from $500 to 81. 90.
Second floor - = -
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Art Department.

Stamped Linen Clipping Book Covers Reduced
from 25c. to 15c. each.
8 Hand painted Pin Trays. Reduced from 25c.
to &c. each.
First floor.
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Bows Department.

q Atwood Fancy Chevi0t Suits. double breasted:
sizes g. 10 II, II, IA and 10. Reduced from s. ~
to $3.50 each
Black Alpaca Coats; sizes 8, 8 and IL. Reduced
from 81. 25 to 75c each
AZ Percale Shirt Waists; sizes to IA, except 10
and H. Reduced from Soc. to 39c. each.
q Navy Blne and Mixed Cloth Tams Reduced
from 75c. and 81 90 to DC each.
Third foor
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Misses Department.

D Misses Tailor made White Duck Suits short
Elton Jackets finished with of H inch p1ue;
sizes and 10. Reduced from 81. 95 81 80 each.
10 Misses White Pique Skirts: some plain others
finished with embroidery; sizes to II. Reduced
from 1896 to 81 so EACH
Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

The watermelon crop is exceptionally fine.
This is about the only solace that the North
Carolina colored voter can expect from the
news this summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

New York never took much interest IN
Boston's plans for the determination of the
English sparrow. If Tammany can get rid
Of Bird Coler 1t will be quite content.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Richard Croker Is saying that 1t is time
for young men to go into politics. And
some Of the young men are saying it Is
time for the bosses to get out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Perhaps Ii Hung Chang is safer on a
European ship than he would be among his
own excited and erratic countrymen. Ii
has been kind of professional scapegoat
for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Blanket DEPARTMENT.

pairs 1O-4 Wool Blankets, reduced to S. 90 pair;
pairs reduced to 81. 20 pair.
pairs IL 4 Wool Blankets, reduced to So Is pair
pairs reduced to 400 pair.
pairs 12-4 Wool Blankets, reduced to %. 90 pair;
8 pairs, reduced to $3.50 pair.
Second fOOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Aguinado shows discretion in remaining
quiet He could add nothing to the indus
try or eloquence of ant!-expansion agita-
ton and he might complicate matters.
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Hosiery Department.

Is pairs Women's Tan Cotton Hose; sizes 8, and
9h Reduced from 21c. to pairs for 25c.
$ pairs womens Gray Mercerized Silk Lisle Hose,
with blue and pink stripes; sizes s1a and 0. Re-
duced from 5Oc. to 35c. pair; 3 for 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

China will hardly see it's way clear to
make offer to mediate in any differences
which may occur between Russia and Ger
manv
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Basement,


Spice Boxes-Pht Cups
Nutmeg Graters-Fruit Jar
Fillers-Pie Plates-Oil Cans
Apple Corers-Toilet Pa
per-COat Racks-Egg Beat
ers - Candlesticks - Oak g
Turner's Soap Dishes Pin
Trays-Ash Trays-Wax Ia
pers-Meat ChoIpers-6 boxes
Matches-Match Scratchers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Sweden is the latest country to apply to
the United States for big loan. In the
matter of owing US money Turkey is get
ting into better company every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Mr.. Hanna is confident, but insists that
the party ought to have enough of a cam
paign fund to conduct the affair in style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Cities are much like men. Very few are
as large as they figured on when an actual
showing occurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Mems Department.

40 Mems Ribbed Balbriggan UndershIrts sizes SO
to A. Reduced from Soc. to 25c each
35 Mems Coiored Negligee Shirts some with cuffs
to match, G be worn with white collars sizes IA 70
TO 25c.
100 Mems Colored Cheviot fourth hand Scarfs
Reduced from 15c. to Sc. each.
First floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "de wust
revenge yoh kin take on de man dat thinks
he knows it al is to take i'm at his word
an jes' lef' i'm alone to git mixed up In all
de responsibilities he kin grab"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
China Department.

1 Decorated Austrian China Dinner Set 1O2
pieces. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Decorated Austrian China Chop Plates. Re-
1o.inch Jardinieres, slightly damaged. Reduced
from 81. % to 76c. each.
Fifth floor,
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Umbrellas,


l. a d 1 e s and
Mems 81. so Nom
splitting q | o ria
SILK Umbrellas for
only $1.09. Chill
dren's for only
S9c.
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GeOEraDhy.

II almost dread vacation days."
The Borrowing youngster said;
1.-The changes that they bring amaze
My sadly puzzled head.
Now, year by year live in fear.
Some military chap
Whene'er 1 turn my back draws near
TO dlslocate the map"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Speech Is silver, but 1t may be going too
far to describe Mr.. Bryans silence on some
subjects as golden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
JeWenry Department.

IL Cut Steel and Gilt Belt Buckles. Reduced from
SOC. to 25c. each.
Beaded Fan Chains. Reduced from SOC. to &c
First floor,
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Paras0l Department.

Fancy Silk Parasols. Reduced from ST. So. 90
and 81. 30 to 81 90 ench.
White SILK Parasols trimmed. Reduced from
$3.50 TO 81 10 each.
8 White China Silk Parasols. slightly damaged.
Reduced from 81 90 to 25c. each.
First dOOi.
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Cor set Covers
Tomorrow.

French cambria, V
and low necks. Lace
and embroidery trim
med. Sizes 90 to A.
Two only TO each
buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30

Sgt. Ice Cream Freezer. Reduced from =. %
to 81 so.
14-9t. Ice Cream Freezer. Reduced from SGT
Large 0eIvanised lion Wash Tub. Reduced
from Soc. to Zoe.
Fifth door,
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SIP Suits.
Tomorrow.

New autumn style
Venetian Cloth Suits.
New cut, with in
yerted plait back.
All sizes in grays
and blues.
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Black Goods Department.

yards 44-inch silk Figured Grcna,line. Reduced
rom $500 TO 5000 for pee.
~ yards 44-inch Plain SILK GreEadne. Reduced
from 81 So to s. 90 for pee
81 yards 36-inch Wool Cashmere. Reduced from
81 .63 to 81 .25 for pee.
First dOOr.
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SOC Fabrics,
Tomorrow.

A 1t u IN rs t y l 9
Plaids. Plain Chev-
lots and Novelties.
Choice for 25c yard.
Take elevator to Sec
ond floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
S 4 Gowns.


NainsoOk n & b t
Gowns, square neck,
lace and ribbon trim
med. Sizes II to 10.
One only TO each
purcha ser.
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Csc Soap,


Toe per box-each
containing three cakes
of Superior Butter
milk and Almond
Cream Soap. Not
more than three boxes
to each purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
48c Combs.
Tomorrow.

Best " Shellene !"
Hair Combs In twen-
ty latest shapes.
acc for choice. Usual
soc Combs for only
Csc. Jewelry Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Basement,


Whisk Broom Holders-As-
bestos Mats = Toothpicks -
Wire Tea Tiles-Bottle Am
monia Oleine Soap Bah
bits Soap Puwder-Ename-
line Stove Polish-Machins
Ofl-Greene's Silver Polish
Bottle Blue-Box Lye or
Potash Silexo Sand Scan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Fridays Our
Day

Multitudes of remnants for tomor-
row, comprising seasonable and de-
sirable requisites in wearing apparel,
housekeeping helps and various ar
ticles for personal and home uses
and they are priced for easy buying
and so arranged that you may know
at glance whether they will or will
not meet YOI1r need
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4Oc nusic.
Tomorrow.

$500 pieces Sheet Mu-
sic; solo, duet, quartet.
Nc. Coo and SOC the
publishers prices. Only
2zc. for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
S 4 .25 Belts,


koch's best "Pul-
ley" Belts. made Of
best Black Sa tin
ribbon. Only zoe.
Ordinary soc belts
for only pc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
Csc Hose.
Tomorrow,

Ladies' Lisle Vests
and Lace-efTect Black
Hose. I'm all sizes.
Not remnants.-am-
pie quantity. 14c in
stead OF 5c.
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Suit Department.

i Imported White Pique Skirt. trimmed with blue
applique trimming Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
Fine White Pique Skirts, finished with bands Of
blue duck. Reduced from 1915 to 81 so each.
Black and White Striped Dimity Dress. trimmed
with lace and ribbon; size 80. Reduced from SIS 90
to $500.
10 Dfmity. Lawn and Percale Waists; variety Of
patterns. Reduced from 81 90 to soc. each.
M0hntr Bathing Suits large sailor collars, fin
1shed with rows of braid; attractvely made. Re
duced from $500 to $50 each.
trl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-30
On
'9g)
10c Ribbons,
i tomorrow.

Mostly 19c quality and
width. Some few are worth
only 15c yard. As many more
are worth 25c yard. Choice
for DC yard.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
FOREIGN FORCES IN TEN TSIN,
Rumors of Disaster to seymour's Expe.
dition.

London, June 26, 3:35 n. m.-The
British cruiser Terrible has arrived at
Che Foo from Taku with the latest
news, which is as follows:
Eight hundred Sikhs and 200 Welsh
fusiliers have effected n junction with
the American, German and Russian
forces, which had been cut off by the
Chinese about nine miles from Tien
Tsin. 1t was proposed to deliver an
assault upon the Chinese forces at
Tien Tsin last Sunday night.
1T is not clear what forces united.
1t would seem that one relieving force
cut off, had been relieved by another.
At any rate, it is apparently certain
that the allies arrived in sufficient
force at Tien Tsin Sunday to attack the
besieging Chinese"
Foreign official opinion here" said
n dispatch from Shanghai to the Daily
Express, dated yesterday, incline to
the belief that the worst has happened
to the legations at Pekin and to Ad-
miral Seymour. Even if the legations
We're safe on June 10, there is no guar
antee that they are safe now. The
situation, in fact, grows more and
more gloomy. The entire absence of
reliable news from the capital seems to
justify the worst construction which
can be put upon it,
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
Minister WI Asks AN Armstice.

Washington June 25.-The chief de-
ve2opment today in the Chinese situa-
ton was the effort of the Chinese
minister. WI Ting Fang. to secure an
armistlce in the operation of Ameri-
can troops until Ii Hung Chang could
reach Pekin and bring about n cessa-
tion of the disorders. The proposition
is rather novel one and is based
upon representations of the viceroys of
the important provinces of the Yang
Tse-Kiang valley that they can main
tain order without the aid of foreign
troops and that the presence of the
foreigners would act merely as an in
centive to disorder.
Minister WI brought these repre-
sentatiOns 10 the attention of Secre-
tary Hay, who consulted the Presi-
dent. The latter's decision as subse-
quently conveyed to the minister was,
that while the assurances of the vice
roys for continued quiet were fully ap-
preciated, the United States could not
bind Itself not to send Its forces to
points where disorder actually existed,
and where the safety of our officials
and citizens We're endangered.
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
China's Immense force Mt Pekin.

London, June 2G.--3:3O n. m.-"Gen.
eral Mas army" says correspondent
mt Shan Hal Kwan. consisting of
1000 men, left a week ago for Pekin,
and General Sung Chings troops, mum.
bering $500, left for the same place
June 10.
"A careful estimate of the number
and armament of the Chinese troops
around Pekln puts the total mt 800, 900
and II is calculated that these troops
possess 227 large Creusot guns, Is
Krupps and 100 MaxIms.
"rheir supply of ammunition Is prac.
tically inexhaustible. 1t has beer
mainly supplied by n German firm at
Cnrlowitz. Fully fourths of the
Chinese forces are badly drilled. whol.
ly undiscipllned and quite unfamiliar
with modern weapons"
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
A NEW SHIPPER.
An Ouray Mine Only Four Weeks Old

An Ouray Mine Only Four Weeks Old
The recent strike in the Bobtail mine
of Red Mountain district. Ouray coun-
ty, has proved to be of the greatest
Importance and has given the mine Il
high standing among the shipping
properties of Ouray county. The mine
is owned by the Barstow Mining and
Milling Company, which has been
steadily developing the property for
several years. Charles Newman, who
is operating the Mono group in the vi
cinity, says that the ore body has been
shown to be continuous and that the
shipments will hereafter average about
Il carload Il day, the ore being packed
to Red Mountain and from thence
shipped to Durango by rail. 1t is sell
dom that such rapid progress is made
in the opening of a mine. The strike
was made less than four weeks ago
and since then work OH the ore body
has been continuous and has proved
the permanence of the vein. The pres
ent work is done with force of TWEEN
ty men, including topmen and ore sort
ers, the average taken out being ton
day per man. As development pro-
crosses, more men will be employed
and at the present rate of progress 1t
is believed that before the close of the
season the shipments will be increased
to not less than 100 tons day. The
mass of the ore body Is of low grade,
but there Is Il streak of bismuth silver
ore about eight inches wide running
through the vein which yields from .
900 to 5000 ounces silver to the ton.
Last week n cnrload of ore was taken
out by two men in Il day and II half.
The annual meeting of the BarstOw
company was held at Ouray last week,
and the question of the erection of a
smclter was discussed by the directors.
No conclusion was reached on this
point, but the general opinion was IA
vorable to the construction of smelt-
ing plant as soon as the development
of the mine reaches the proper stage.
Mr.. Newman things that this strike
with that in the Mono group will act as
a powerful inducement to the eXten-
sion of the railroad to the Red Noun
tain district
Gilpin observer., 1900-06-28
MAY Refuse u Sc 100000 oner.

At the last annual meeting of the Big
Five combination. operating the Adit
and the NJ Wot tunnels at Ward, Boul-
der county. A. Marmein, representing
an English syndicate, made an offer
of 81, 100000 for the property, and sue
cceded in securing an option until
January last The option was not
taken up. but Mr. Marmein has not
given up the proposition. He recently
cabled that he has organized com
pany and that the money Is ready for
n large initial payment on the basis
of the original option. Since the ex-
piration of the option, however, impor
tant work has been done, and the NJ
Wot branch of the big tunnel Is rapidly
approaching the great Columbia vein
when 1t Is expected that large bodies
of high grade ore will be tapped, and
the majority OF the stockholders are
not anxious to sell ut any price, and
refuse 10 consider the price offered. A
few small stockholders are In favor OF
selling. but they represent so small u
proportion of the stock that the deal
is now Off, and 1t is not likely that u
sale will he effected unless the English
people should offer n much larger
amount for the property.