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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
BASE BALL CHAMPIONS.
The WiIImar Team In tho Height Of
:clory-Defeats LitchfieId and ~
Howard Lake,

The boys of the Willmar base ball
aggregation feel pardonably pro J.. of
their recent victories, and are ac,. ev-
ing fame for their "crack" playing.
They are now recognized as one of the
strongest amateur teams in the state.
The seventh game of the series with
Lltchfield was played last Friday, on
the home grounds, and it was the fifth
winner for Willmar. Although not
as good game was put up as might
have been expected, yet it proved in
terestlng, and there was a good turn
out OF spectators. Miller caught the
hrst part OF the game for Willmar,
but was succeeded later on by the reg
ular catcher, Bonde, and with Thiel.
man in the box they managed to hold
the opponents down to score OF sew
en-, while the Willmar invincibles we're
credited with twelve. The game was
umpired by Al. Gorwell. Plenty of
"rooters" were on hand from Litch-
held to encourage the boys, but alas!
they "rooted" in vain.
The biggest shut-off played during
the season was the Howard Lake. Will
mar game played at Litchfeld yester-
day. A delegation of over fifty, in
cluding large number of ladies, &C.
companied the ball team from here.
1t was great day for Willmar, the
Howard Lake team sutfering g q second
defeat at their hands. The aggrexa-
tion was made up OF Minneapolis and
L1tchfield players, with McCann, the
league player, again in the box.
Yet our boys managed to hold them
down to lonely score of ''just one,"
while Willmar kept on piling up runs
till they had thirteen. It was simply
awful but the boys really could not
help it. Thielman was excellentlv
supported, and with Bonde behind the
bat the spectators were treated to a
tlne exhibition of the game. There
were a number of double plays and
excitement ran high. McCann and
Justice officiated as the Howard Lake
battery, and the game was umpired
by Hi Angel of Litchfield. We are
Informed that the honors in ''rooting''
were evenly divided between Learn
and Vaughn.
The Willmar delegation enjoyed the
trip very much. Not only did they
have the pleasure of seeing the home
team carry off the honors, but they
were also treated to a drive about the
Lefty and shown other courtesies by the
good people of Litchfeld. When the
boys arrived home they were in jubil-
ant spirits and gave vent to their feel
lngs in repeated yells. For this we
hold them blameless.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
PRINsBuRc.


j. J. Kingma has returned from Chi
cago and is looking very we'll ....
Peter Keynes has returned from his
trip to South Dakota. Mr.. Napco
Fos of Roseland and Miss Grace Mar
Gus of this place were married by Rev.
Keynes of Prinsburg. &C. Elma
of Chicago has come hack on mis-
sionary work. Rev. Page Of Ray
mond preached in the Prinsburg school
house last Friday. Rev. Scotton
of Willmar preached in our school
house on the 18th. His sermon was
much enjoyed. ..... The late rain has
spoiled many loads Of hay. GR.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
:, Sues Brooten Village

Il. A. Larson Of Belgrade has COM
me"ced, an action against The village
OF Brooten. Mr.. Larson rented astore
in Brooten on the Fourth and pnt in
a stock Of confectionery, The village
fathers demanded a license Of FIVE
dollars, which Larson refused to pay,
Whereupon the sidewalk in front Of his
place was torn up and other methods
adopted tod amage his business. tits
understood that the unseemly methods
adopted to coerce Mr.. Larson was the
work Of private parties and not sanc-
TONED BY the authorities Paynes-
vile Press, .Ss55 5....=5
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
SUMMER SCHOOL NOTES.

School will close August 4, and
examination for teachers state certifi-
Gates will be held August I and 8.
William G. Smith, of the VIM. G..
Smith Publishing Co., Minneapolis,
made a business call on Saturday.
Rev. G. H. Johnson of Willmar and
Misses Rhoda Swenson of New london
and Edith Quist of Fahlgn were visitors
last week.
Some Of the teachers spent Sunday
at home Or with other friends. Mon
day is generally a "hlue day" to teach
ers, pupils and all.
A few OF our teachers went to Duluth
Saturday, availing themselves of a
most enjoyable excursion trip, return
ing Monday morning.
The teachers fully appreciate the
hard efforts of these willing instruct
ors, which ia all for their own benefit
and to the welfare of the county
schools.
The following are the subjects taught:
History, Geography, Arithmetic,
Reading, Vertical Writing, Drawing,
Civiqs, Physics, English Grammar and
Primary Methods.
All those who are neither absent no,
tardy during the entire session will be
excused from MIR. Fink's professions
test at the state examination. Thi.
encourages the teachers to be on time
which addsgreatly to success in every
school. 49, i. 80 :. - p. . -
Miss Huntsman has charge of {
class OF little new beginners who com,
up to school every morning, when
called for. Teachers are obliged K
carefully observe the differeet step,
taken by Miss Hnntsman in teaching
these young pupils to read.
This Is the most successful summe
school ever held in this county. Al
excellent county superintendent an.
such an able corps of Instructors a
| Conductor Cranston and assistants
/ Misses Huntsman, O'Connor an,
/ Dunton, make the work progress yer,
nicely. All the teachers, about 8
in all, are simply delighted with thei
work and strive to grasp every oppor
tunity they can.
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
Notice Of Teachers. Examinations.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular state examination for teachers
certificates of all grades will be held
at the high school building in the
village of Willmar August 9th, Eth
and Sth, 1900, as per program given
below.
PROGRAM-FIRsr DAY.
A. M.-S:OO to $780, Filling out and collecting
= application blanks.
$3.50 to $3.50. Spelling.
Professional Test. ~ ~ :
ii;$ to 5s;S Gss@$St ."
a;S g 5:@. DHiaetS DfaWing (optiunaf} pau nYe'ehe'
SECOND DAY. - 'sss.s- y
A. N.-s:oo to 200 County sqperintendent's s
1913 1ss:}Sfs e 19's|SS 1PsS: Aas's1aptiS: aso9sasSS:
u @ to % 1G SS5 Ms Maste eai 1oPBfSiGIosR
-. ai10to 4:tO. Civil Government
"A: M.-s:00 to 9:o1; Plane Geometry. :sr.E
ply or Gen: History (applicant's choice),
1880 1880 to to il:sS iy:s Algebra, aHyess -
Penmanship and composition will be
marked on the papers in United States
History. .
b. Applicants for certificates should
bring pen holder and supply Of
good pens.
Punctuality is absolutely necessary
as the program cannot be changed for
any reason whatsoever.
E. F. FINK,
County Superb ntendent Of Schools.
Willmar, Mimi, July "a, 1900.
good square meal at the Farmers
Restaurant for q cents. 12-14
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R0sELANp.
July. %.

July 6Os
Miss Emeline Lindquist is attending
the teachers training school in Will
mar. Mr.. Frank Frankson, father
OF Albert Frankson is suffering very
much as a result of burns received
when the house was on fire some weeks
ago. He was severely burnt about
the legs and the wounds have not
healed up, so he is confined to his bed
all the time. We wish him a speedy
recovery. .Haying is oyer now and
harvest is in full blast. The Rose
land and Fahlun baseballteams played
a game some time ago and Fahlun
was defeated by a score of % to 9.
Our boys are expert players and they
ought to tackle Olivia next. >. Work
on the big Roseland ditch is in full
progress. ....>, Some of our eastern
friends visited at Mrs. Ole Lindquist's
place Sunday. ....Mrs. P. M. Rem
strom was taken seriously i'll last week
but is now reported to be q. little bet
ter. Mr.. Gibson now has a flow
ing we'll which was drilled for him
last week. Poor Pal went to the de-
bate some time ago, but his great
brain must have been taking q
vacation that evening. The result
was that the speakers remarks en-
tered that vacant place and became
mixed up. That is the only way in
which we can account for the silly and
ridiculous report Pal concocted. He
must have felt like spanking himself
when he came to his senses and found
out what rot he had written. By the
| way, Pal, we are anxiously awaiting
your reply to Xingtippa's questions.
f:.. Some of the r Roseland bellies took
in the Duluth excursion. Wedding
bells will soon be heard out here.
| Two of our local bikers had a collision
Sunday evening. After surveying the
wrecks they both came to the conclu-
sion that a couple OF gunny-sacks
conveyingthe ex- x-bicycles home. -. The
annual school meeting was held in the
Roselillian schoolhouse Saturday
jS'oAnS. AAo IopOi1 suOW6u CdSu On
hand, $l45, and S75 are expected from
the state. Mr.. Frankson was re-elect-
ed clerk. Eight months of school was
voted. Itwas resolved that the school
house shall be open for political and
religious meetings, Sunday schools,
and for Swedish school next summer.
A dozen new seats will be put in and
other improvements made. .s,,.s. PAT.
| Mr.. John Anderson and family of
1 Priam visited at Aug. Anderson's last
Sunday. George johnson and An
4 ton Anderson were in the Duluth ex-
1 cursion. A party was given at J.
4 Feifarek's last Saturday evening. A
very good time reported "A spirit
ualistic party took place in Roseland
4 Sunday, July Is. The manifestations
are said to have been overpowering.
..... Mr.. r. Anderson aud family Of
!, Svea visited at Anderson's 8 Sunday,
-. Miss Annie Gernolavec, who is
at present staying in Willmar, attend.
ed the Feifarek party Saturday even.
Ing Oscar Lund berg has entered
Il the serviea az nlnf w Ain nEyxTr.p
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
Old Settler Passes AWAY.

Michael Wheeler, Sr., died last
Saturday morning at O'Clock a. M,
at his home in the town of Harrison.
He had been ailing for several months,
being sufferer from paralysis and a
complication of diseases. Deceased
had reached the age of 63 years, forty
three of which he had spent in Kandi-
yohi county. Coming here in the
spring of '57 as young man, he with
his brothers Matthew, William and
Thomas, shared in the upbuildlng of
homes among the early settlers. Mrs.
Ferguson, widow of Otis Ferguson, is
sister Of the deceased, and also made
an early settlement here with the other
members of the family. ~.. r
Deceased leaves a wife and family
of nine children. in comfortable cir
cumstances. The funeral was held on
Monday at lO:3O a. m, from the fami-
ly residence. Rev. Fathers Malloy OF
Willmar and Boland ofLitchfeld Off
clated, the funeral sermon being
preached by Rev. Father Boland
After the Cathelicservices the remains
were taken charge of by the Atwater
lodge Of Workmen, Of which deceased
was q member. The last sad rites
we're performed by this order and the
remains were inferred in the new Cath
Ole cemetery at tAtwater. Members Of
neighboring lodges were also present
to assist in the ceremQnies, including,
q number Of Willmar brethren: #
{ The funeral was largely attended,
friends Of the family being present
from different parts Of the county to
show their last respects for the de-
ceased. The surviving widow and
children have the symp patAy Of 2 large
circle of friends il their hour Of af-
Fiction,
= i = 4 Ss.l ,4E EsH
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25

1.-THE TRIBUNE will publish detailed
statement later On.)
The president again informed the
meeting that the order of business was
the election of the Board, when he was
interrupted with demand that some
disposition be made of the report.
On motion the report was adopted and
ordered published.
The order of business being the cleo
tion of members, and Russell Splcer
and Lars Halvorson having been ap-
pointed tellers, Editor Crosby nomin-
ated Sam Porter. A. e. Rice nomin-
ated Swan Edlund and o. r Berk-
ness.
A motion was made to elect one
member at a. time by ballot, and the
nomination of Berkness was tempor-
arily withdrawn. The ballot resulted
as follows: The total number of votes
cast was lis, Of which Edlund received
81, Porter ~ and Swan Anderson /.
Swan Edlund was declared elected to
succeed Samuel Porter.
Again Mr.. Rice nominated Berkness
and Sam Porter nominated Geo. IL.
Bitterness. Mr.. Bitterness stated that
he was not a candidate and his name
was withdrawn. The clerk cast a bal
lot for o. R. Berkness and he was de-
~ ~ 1~@ ~ kol 10
H. Bitterness.
Next DR.. Christian ohnson and r.
H. Void were nominated, but the fate
of their leader had taken all the fight
out of the old members and Mr.. Wold
also withdrew. The ballot was cast
by the secretary and the doctor was
declared elected to succeed F. q.
Wold.
For the last member II. S. Peterson,
were nominated. Hanscom withdrew
Mr.. Branton protested against his
nomination, but the gentleman who
placed him in nomin alton would not
withdraw his name and the ballot was
taken resulting as follows: Peterson,
"A; Branton 81; Hanscom, l. Or
motion the last nomination was m ade
unanimous and the meeting adjourned
The friends of the two remaining
members of the board stated at the
meeting that they would resign, But
it is hardly probable that they will dc
that after more calmly considering the
matter. Mr.. Wharton was i'll at the
meeting and asked to be excused from
standing. He has since been confined
to his bed, and has been unable to bt
present at a meeting to qualify tho
new members and Organize the new
board. ..~. .-. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
Antl-Saloon Meeting.

The Anti-Saloon League will meet
in Bonde's Hall on Saturday evening
of this week at $50 O'Clock for the
purpose of electipg officers and TO
transact such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
It is important that the A. S. L. mem.
bers If all political faiths should be
present apd prepared with criticisms
and suggestions: = ~..,, -. ','~ =
z,.a> BY, order of President.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25

Thou hast, strange notions for one
so young q substitute to think lat
thou art the same as Rocky Mountain
Tea, made by the Mad olson Medicine
Go. Sc A. p. ssberg
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
new SCHOOL BOARD.
The Board Of Education Was Turned
Down at the Annual Meeting ::
: and Will Be Re- Organized. RI
New members Of the Board OF Education:-
SWAN EDLJND,
o. r. BERKNESS
DIR. G. JOHNSON, Z +.-
H. S. PETERSON. = Z.

The school meeting Saturday. even
ing developed a contest that resulted
in a decisive defeat for the new regime
which has managed school matters
during the past year. -Four new men,
bers who will control the board were
elected.
President Cramer called for order
at about eight o'clock and Clerk
Wharton read the call. The president
announced that the first order of busi-
ness would be the election of sue
cessor to Samuel Porter, to serve
three years. Objection was made to
this ruling and the financial statement
was called for. Secretary Wharton
read the statement; as follows:
(From reporters notes.)
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
The Census.

1t is expected that the last box of
census schedules will5be. forwarded to
Washington next week, and it is hoped
that by the 18th Of August Director
Merriam Ran will VII issue abulletin giving
the population & il Minnesota. The
Seventh district str is going to show a
very suhstantia al increase: The largest
growth is in Roseau, Kittson, Red
Lake and Marshal Il counties. tits in.
timIated tim that all the cities and larger
villages are going to; pc somewhat dis.
appointed at the increase which they.
have made during the last ten years.
Directory accounts and estimates
made oR voting and school popul lation
have been wide Of the mark in all the
larger cities and towns. and as these
have been accepted as oorrect, there
will be some disapp intnent when the
director Of the census makes known
the result. ergus ais Journal
(superviso dams paper
8 For a large delicious dish of Ice
cream go to the Farmer Restaurant
on Benson Ave. 12r14
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
1l Teachers Enrolled.

III teaeRerSa Enrolled. St&Hs4Eas. 50
The following teachers have been
enrolled the spastsweek at the training
school, making q total enrol llment up
to date Of 81. u s.,ssss nj NJ
Katie g, Van Worst !. Irving
Hannah Parson. 4. =. illmaF
Nelie G. Mattson. Z, &. j. &. j. Kandiyohi
Mary Stelter Us, Z, :. . Miles
Mary ROdberR y, g. {. Benson
VerS Arntzen. 8, s. 8. Sacred Heart
r. G. Sletten. 4. !. 1umar
Nellie DOnahne 3: :: ClOntarf
Alice NJ KnutsOn !. ]. I. -. Benson
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25
loo Cream Socja abis.

=s5.5 4. Ice RcHo1m 5oclable. !
An tce-cream social will be given BY
the children 8 mission society Of the
Free Lutheran churc b Friday evening,
on the lawn by the church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25

" indoW glass, oil sizes, at Carlson
Bros. 81 Frost's
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-07-25

"a good square meal at the Farmers
Restaurant Tor - cents. 12-l4
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
MONDAY NIGHTS MEETING.
Geo. b. Chandler and A. q. Cleve'
land Visit Eureka.

Geo. b.. Chandler and A. q. Cleve-
land Visit Eureka.
Geo. B. Chandler Of Chicago and A. c.
Cleveland of White Pine county arrived
At Eureka by special train ON Tuesday,
and addressed q large audience ct the
Opera House in the evening. Owing TO
the high pressure tension to which the
feelings Of the people were worked up on
the eve OF election, and the strong Bryan
sentiment existing here, the meeting was
disturbed to . considerable extent by
cheers for Bryan and other demonstra-
tions. and that this occurred is generally
regretted by the conservative members
Of both parties, Democrats as we'll as Re.
publicans. The Ruby Hill Band fur
nished music during the evening. and the
glare OF bonires and the booming Of an
wills performed their campaign missions.
After the speaking the floor was cleared
and a dance followed. which was largely
attended. The speakers left about mid
night on their special for Salt Lake City.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
Election of Officers.

At q regular meeting of Iphigenil
Chapter No. l66, o. f. s., held Thurs
day evening, Nov. l, 1900, the follow
ing officers were elected 10 serve during
the ensuing year:
Mrs. Eliza Kind. Worthy MstroD
Jacob H. Hoegh, Worthy Patron; Mrs
Mary j. Laird, Associate Mstron; Mrs
Rebeccs Tonkin, Secretary; Mrs. Bo
lstts HUI, Treasurer; Mrs. Anne Null
Inns, Conductress; Mrs. Madeline Fra.
ser, Associate Conductress; Mrs. Ella
Hancock, Adah; Mrs. Anna L. Ford,
Ruth; Mrs. Laura Hoegh, Esther; Miss
Nevada HUI, Martha; Miss Celia Jury.
Electa; Mrs. Sara Broy. Warden; Thos.
Dixon, Sentinel; Mrs. Catherine Nc
Charles. Marshal; Miss Floy d. Ford.
Organist.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
COMMIssIONERs' PROCEEDING s

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners was held
on Monday. November 5.
observation-disclosures Fraser, Ha.
worth and Kind; also the Clerk and Dis
trict Attorney.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Commissioners and Auditor counted
the money in the Treasury and found the
same correct, to.wit: SO. 4 6 IL.
A list of the bills allowed will be found
in another column.
The Board ordered that Thomas Wren,
ESQ.,. be authorized and directed to receive
from the Auditor of Washoe county, the
warrant issued in favor of Eureka county
for the costs of suit in the case of Washoe
county vs.. Eureka county, and collect the
amount thereof from the Treasurer of said
Washoe county.
The designations of G. F. Engstrom, f.
Romano, G. E. Engstrom, T. r. Whelan
and H. B~remenkampf as election officers
were received.
A petition was received from citizens of
Beowawe asking for the appointment of a
constable for that town, and John Swan
was duly appointed to that position.
The resignation of John A. Wilson as
Justice of the Peace of Eureka Township
was presented to the Board and formally
accepted, and l.. w. Cromer was there
upon appointed to fill the vacancy.
A warrant was ordered drawn in favor
of Clerk Hoegh for 500, being the amount
appropriated for the care and medical at
tendance of Roy Cobb at Salt Lake City.
W. NJ. McEwen was appointed Clerk of
Election for Eureka Precinct to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of H.
Bremenkampf.
A communication from Mrs. r. Bailey
with reference to her application for a
rebate on her taxes on account of widows
exemption was received and fled.
IL was ordered that from and after the
first day Of November until further notice,
the Matron of the Eureka County Hospi-
tai be allowed 81 per day for the care Of
John A. Wilson.
The Board thereupon adjourned to
Monday, November IL, 1900, at 9 O'Clock
A. NJ.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
Newlands Beats Earring
ton by 1000 or
More.
Judge Fitzgerald is Elect
ed With 5000 Votes
to Spare.
Nebraska and Kentucky
Are Still Regarded as
Doubtful.

Especial Dispatch to the SENTrNEL.)
RENO, Nov. 9, l. P. with
ITO precincts heard from out
of 1913 in Nevada, including five
counties complete, Bryan has
1852, Mckinley, 1886.
For Congressman, Newlands
has 5000; Harrington, 1850.
Judge Fitzgerald's majority
over Trenmor Coffin is about
5000.
For Short Term Regent, w.
w. Booher DEM is elected,
but the contest between Evans
and Turrittin for Long Term
Regent is very close and still
in doubt.
Idaho is conceded to the
Democrats, and Nebraska and
Kentucky are still in doubt.
There is no change in any
of the other States, all remain
ing as at first reported.
In a statement given out by
W. j. Bryan on Thursday he de-
clared that he would not &C
cept the United States Sena-
torship from Nebraska.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
OBITUARY..

James Evans, IN old resident of this
locality, died suddenly on Monday morn.
ing, November 5. at the age of So years
and 25 days. The deceased came to
Eureka in 1870, and has resided in this
vicinity ever since. In the early days
he worked in the mines and at the fur.
naces. but for . number If years past
bis health has been steadily .%ai.ias, and
be has been unable to perform any labor.
He leaves . widow. four grown sons. q
small son. and two daughter. aged IL
and IA years, now living at Pinto. The
funeral took place on Wednesday and
wa largely attended.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
rwo Coming weddings.

Within . very short time two we'd
dings are scheduled TO take place. the
prospective grooms in both cases being
Eureka young men and the brides resi-
dents OF nearby towns. The events
will undoubtedly prove surprises to the
friends Of the contracting parties. as
scarcely . whisper has been heard con-
corning the coming events BY anyone
except those directly interested. and
those other parties upon whom has de-
volved che tasks Of preparing the new
households, and making the preliminary
arrangements for the weddings.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
Poor TeIexrnphic Report.

The business men who contributed to
the fund for securing Western Union re-
turns from The election, as we'll as the
citizens who sat up during the greater
part OF Tuesday night to learn the result
in the National and State contests, were
loud in their denunoistion of the meaRre
and unintelligible service rendered. The
report was absolutely worthless, aud it
will be q long time before the citizens Of
Eureka will again be caught in any such
confidence game.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-11-10
Eureka Tunnel Leased.

Within the past few days the Eureka
Tunnel Mine and all the properties con-
nected Herewith have been leased to NJ.
Antoniszzi & Co. for a term Of two
years. According to the terms of the
lease the mine is to be worked steadily
with not less than three men during the
life of the lease, and q royalty Of twenty.
five per cent on the net proceeds Of the
ore taken out is to be paid to the lessons.