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The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
That Means Rheumatism.

Sore and swollen joints, sharp,
shooting psins, torturing muscles,
no rest, no sleep. That means
rheumatism. II is n stnbbon dis.
ease to fight. but Chamberlain Il
Pain Balm Inns conquered it ,hcus.
Ands OF times. II will do NO when.
ever :hc opportunity is offered.
Try il. Ono application relieves
the p~'n. For sal. by Weiss.
Chapman and !. W. Rice.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
A STROKE or ENTERPRISE,

The Denver Times announces
that they have secured twenty. one
of the most talented writers IN the
United States to contribute to their
columns. A glance at the prom-
nent names assures us that they
intend 10 furnish their readers
with the rarcst literary treat ever
set before newspaper readers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
st~kLoidcr>' ANIMAL Hse,i.r.

Notice Is her-b. given that the r-gu.
lar Annual Meeting os the Stockholders
Of th" Monte Vista Electric and Gas
I.'chi Company will b held ut the Office
Of the General Manager on First Avenue
In III" town OF Monte Vista. Rio Grande
County. Colo. on Saturday. the 18th
day OF February. A. ID. 1900 for the pur.
pos" ~ "lrc,in. five directors. and for
the Transaction Of such other business NJ
mny com. before the meeting.
n. II. CHAPMAN, President,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Notice or r,ss, s.,,,.v.,,.

In tho matter of tho estate II John Williams.
b-c.a-.-l.
Motto" !. hereby given. tha, on Monday, the
is'h day o' icbrnaD. 4. p. iio1. lsins Ono ~
~" t-fnlsr iap. 81 tls~ January Torn ~ the
County Court ~ Rio Uransi~ county. In the stss~
of Colorado ]. fliror~ Rs--broasl Ndnini.-
judge of .aid court. pr~ssai nj nnaI settle.
in-nt a, such administrator pray tho sppros al
of i" .sm", aud III then appiy "a h. discharged
a. such ad"ini,iras"s. A. which time aud place
ohl"'ti.ps IA, ti,- .sme N any ik-te tr.
iaS n norn Ro.snsn.u1, ~
Admini.,raior VI tho kAsSte ~ Join MILAN.
..-e-asad
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Tn. ". H. G. viii give n supper and
entertainment at the Horn 4 White
building Thursday evening. Feb. II
Supper. includin. entertainment. -
cents. Tho following menu ~iil 10
ncrv"d: White bread. brown br-n.i.
co'Yc". cold ham. cold tongue. chicken
and turkey. baked beans. sAlsd. cold
slaw. crsnbsrrsss, pickleG ics cream and
sh~rb~t.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

L. +. Newton will have his annual
seed and plant cata!og ready for distri
button Marchl. The business men who
want to advertise in his catalog should
see MIR. Newton at once. Several ads
sent in late last year were crowded out
for want OF space. While his means are
limited to such an cxten, that he cannot
issue large and snowy catalog, Mr..
Newton presents n plain, truthful and
descriptive price book which is appre-
cinted by the people as isgrowing trade
in this line proves.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
STATE OF COLORADO.
cot>r, ~ Rio daAxpx- ~
In ei,o r.l

STATE OF COLORADO.
COUNTY ~ Hio 0aANpk-
In tho matter Il
Herman T. Ber.. 'NS
THE Erorl,.s ErIi,s' oy THE STATE or
IL is,Ssn H. B.rs ,h. p,s..a.., .,.,.
named, uhtittsaf
l". sf" hereby rv~luir,~i Ia appear IN an sr.
riaintir 10 The toant, C.ust ot k,o G,s".i.
touht, STATE ~ ossrsslo, and answer the r.,,n.
rla,n' ,h-,"in ~ithig thi!ty dsy. sf,rr thu ..r.
vic. l"t",f, II --r,~d ~itLls tl,- sts,~ ~ C.i..
f.io ot s"r,'-i sat ~ the E,s,r II c.lot..i..
.~t,ic" h-f-"f, -s~la.iv~ ~ tho day ~ .~r,,r.
~ Judgment VIII ~ taken axsi Inst tou according
!" tt,r prayer ~ ths rsssu pisint, aud II ti,s
,-tsiec br.y-.f 7. ssa.ss ~ r,h es'.n. thea ten
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afsfpsald.
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kw~a. nslsl asd k~.sls >. wll Moyr fall
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The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
NesekhejAerv' 2~e(iss.

Notice n hereby given os tho Annual
Meeting II thr stockholdcrso oi the Billing
Ditch Conpany os b. held at the IL ptlst
chwrch. twp ~. n. range .. Costilla
county. ~ March 0. iSD. II O'Clock. p
NJ. ~ ~ sasst1oa Il ossc~n. and ipr
The esaasastIsa q such otAss hA.ias.
= ~ psssu0 ssns hsesss ~ nssA
Jcss WAsA Eeusss l. srsorr.
hseut1ssA ssssssasy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
4 Reliable Firm.

We have just received piano from
Cornish Il CO., Washington n. j., and it
is pronounced TO be a first class instru-
mcnt by the best musicians in Monte
Vista. II anyone is thinking OF buying
n piano we invite them 10 inspec, this
instrument Tor We can chcerfu.ly recon-
mend this company as iirst-class firm
10 do business with.
S. ANDERSON.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

DIR. Price came down from Crecdc
Monday evening. tIc says his patients
there arc all doing nicely. Here he finds
some have not followed his instructions
faithfully and as consequence are not
making the progress desired. Those
who have suffered most are following
Instructions the best and consequently
improving most rapidly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

have mare, two colts and lot OF
chickens for sale at my place mile and
n half south ssst OF town. Terms easy or
will trade for an incubator or bicycle.
j. NJ. MURRAY.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to extend our sincere thanks
to those who $, kindly assisted us and
for sympathy extended during the sick
ness and burial of our baby.
Mr.. and MHs. j. l.. ScHALL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The local Grand Army post will
hold its annual bean bake ut Der.
rick's hall, Crccdc, on the nigh, Of
l.incoln's birthday. Feb. II. The
program will include mn entertain.
mcnt. ball and army supper and
No effort will bc spared To please
al, who attend.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Hay press aud lumber for sale
at great bargain. Also summer
plowed farm for rent.
A. NJ, IsBILL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
bicycle Repairing.

] have fitted up shop near the Labor
Exchange for bicycle repairing and
guarantee my work.
AUGUST uHHl.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Hostilities in the Philippines have
been quoted TO such an extent that it is
dee emed opportune for the civil authority
to succeed the military. And as soon Ar
the commission recently appointed by
placed in supreme authority and Gen.
Otis will return home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The trouble between tho cattle and
sheep men over the 10000 acres OF state
lnnd on the La lara meadows Is not yet
settled. Some weeks ago an agreement
was entered into BY the cattle men and
the state land board for lease OF this
l"nd and bond was given. But the
sheep men entered protest and the
governor now refuses to carry out the
deal. Representatives OF the cattle and
sheep men were in Denver "Wednesday
trying to come TO some sort OF com
promise.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

ID. BruiY Johnson cut his hand quit.
severely week ago Saturday. lie paid
but lit,l" attention TO IT for several da,s.
but WAS finally compelled to lay or aud
call on ndoctor. HIS hand is now getting
along nicely.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

S. W. Gfoye, who WAS in town coupl.
weeks ago looking after the interests Of
the old soldiers, returned TO the city
again FRIDAY and will remain here until
after the meeting OF the committee next
Tuesday
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Jesse Stephenson, Jesse Brothers and
jesse Sanford have Incorporated the
Monte Vista Reporter. That insures
one straight democratic paper for Rio
Grnnde county
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

ii. f.. Wheeler, Of Wyoming, arrived
in tins city Thursday. II. says h" has
heard good deal about this valley and
has come hero to see what he can find in
the way OF n stock ranch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

L. S. Medley. nm old and highly
respected citizen Who hns lived In the
valley many Years. ws accidentally
killed nt ARmosa Wcdn.sdn, by Lis
tenn running away and throwing him
out Of his wagon.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Am prepared to make few first
class farm loans. Absolutely no
delay. \. NJ. IsBELI.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

W. L. Carter went to Silverton last
week to look the camp over with view
OF remaining there. He concluded ,ba,
he did not care to join his fortune with
that place and returned home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

have any quantity OF land in the
Manassa country for sale, rent or cx-
change for lands in the upper part OF the
valley. c. II. MATHIS
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

DR.. Parrish has moved into the
house recently occupied by Mr..
Foosc in Marsh's addition.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

A stock man by name OF Arthur
arrived in town Thursday from Macon
county, Missouri. II. will spend few
days here looking over tho valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Dr. u. /. Price, the c., specialist, will
visit Prescott, Arizona. M soon rs he
gets through with his patients in the
valley. lie has an urgent call by party
thcro who has learned Of the doctors
success In treating difficult rn-es.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

DIED: Sunday, Feb. ith, Bertha f.,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Schall,
aged | year, > months and days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Gen. Bloomfield is becoming frcqucn,
visitor at Hooper. 90 per trip enough
a. cause anyone coming often. Press.
The General has one s-O Zee charged
u the .ditrcss of the Press, IL We are
correctly informed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

H. N. Merchant and family left for
Kansas City Wednesday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Rev. W. Taylor Douglas will hold ser
vices in the Episcopal church next Sun
day at 1920 a. m. and 100 p. M. Every
hodY invited.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

B. +. Herr has filed shout 20 location
certificates in the Jasper camp recently
and is getting read! 10 do considerable
development work in the sprin,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The game OF football last Saturday
bet aeen the Monte Vista juniors and
Del Norte resulted in favor OF our boys
bv n score OF . too
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

On Wednesday wGs the first winter
weather we have had. About six inches
Of snow fell and the thermometer passed
down below zero.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

II. H. Winchell has money to
loan on one to twelve months
time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

This is the time OF the year when the
Soldiers home has the great.ft number
Of inmates. The number now reaches
lao
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Lost.

A gold bracelet made OF old style
necklace and locked with small gold
paddock. Finder will please leave same
MT thus office
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

George Derbyshire, OF Monte Vista,
has leased Judge Maryatts ranch above
Del Norte for five years and now occu-
Dies il
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

John Stephenson. OF Indiana, arrived IN
town last Saturday and is visiting his
brother, the Hon. Jesse Stephenson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The Leap Ychr ball nj Ia. opera house
wns in every way pronounced success
Not single young man who received an
invitation declined 10 ncccp,, and ,h.
result, was iif'y couples attended. Sew.
ersl couples wer. down from Del Norta.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

have half-section OF land SIX miles
from town for sale or rent; 10 acres
broken ready for u crop.
G. ii. MATHIS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The dancing club will give one
their hops at the opera house
tonight.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Don't forget the Relief Corps supper
and entertainment at the Horn Il White
building Thursday evening, Feb. 10.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

George Chaney has bought the LIST
Ave. livery stable and Doris Il Sons
have moved back on their ranch near
Alamosa
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Sweeney 4 Alvido's mnsircls
drew n full house "Wednesday,
notwithstanding the snow storm.
Their entertainment was highly cn-
joycd by the lnrgcnudicncc present.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Mis- Fanny, daughter oi =. J. Shcri
dan, arrived In Alamosa las, week from
Manhattanyillc Convent. New York Ci,y.
where. she completed her education.
She will visit Tor mon.h or si, weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Jas. Ropcr.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

On February ls:. md and 3rd. the
amount Of taxes paid in at the ,reasur.
er's office averaged AGO dnv with n
slight decrease on the i,h.-Enauirer.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

For SALE-My house and premise.
Terms and prices reasonable.
II Mrs. q. \. EAUSEs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Trucks for sale. Suitable for general
purposes or water wagon. A. N. IsnEI.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The republican leaders OF the state
will hold pow-wow and conference in
Denver next Monday night TO outline a
policy for their party this year. Il. Il.
Wallace and Judge Baxter are expected
to represent Rio Grande county.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Charles Fss.ctt nod VT. returned
Nome Thursday from their six wcclss'
Sisit east. While away they have en-.
jovsd good health and were treated roy.
ally wherever they went They visited
10 lows, Illinois, Indiana and South Da.
koAa
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

A COLUMBIA Chainless bicycle for sale,
good us new. Cash or note.
A. NJ. IeBEIL..
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Tom Cohchran drove down from Del
Norte Wednesday and took back two
tons OF flour.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
RspSist Cksrrh.

Regular ssrvic~s ncxt Sunday Sub.
,'-c' " morning sermon. -0oi's i.ovs. :"
A. 7:D p. ~. song service and sermon.
"Who eelA the hcn~tty"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Tom Cochran came down from Del
Nortc Wednesday and took home two
tons of -four.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Marshal Lewis has resigned and Will
Woods has been appointed in his place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Charles Tencyck, OF Crccde, and Mrs.
Hattie J. kemp', OF Del Nortc. were
married "Wednesday evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

AIIairs in Kentucky hav. quieied down
and law and order now prevail for the
uresent.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

2anch Fer Sale.
A ranch of $50 acres, has a
new 8 room house, and out
buildings of all kinds. Also
2 good artesinn wells. The
land is fenced into 5 fields
lO5 acres are summer plowed
and 40 acres fall plowed.
This is one of the best, and
best improved, ranches in the
valley and only mile from
school and 81 from Monte
Vista. For terms enquire Of
o. G. CHRISTENSEN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

G. H. Mathis sold quarter section OF
land in Conejos county this week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

There will he u dance a. Center
on the night Of tho l4th. Vnlcntlne's
day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

B. l. Price left here for Alamoss Thurs
day evening where he will remain few
days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Philo and Ruby Abbott entertained
their young friends Tuesday evening.
Those present report good time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
DR.. Fulton, Homeopath.

Thursday Fsp. ID, Eel,et Corps supper
and entertainment.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

DR.. Packard says the Tohill g'rl is
doing nicely and her recovery is almost
assured.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Frank Goad is expected home from
California today.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

$4,000 to loan at s per cent on
iirst-class farm property; no delay
Write or call on c. G. Kerr, Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

See the card of Drs. Powell and
Powell, os,eopaths, on another
page.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Thomas a. Brashcar and wife enter
taioed their Tennessee and Kentucky
fsisnds st dinner Thursday. After par.
taking of n sumptuoas rcpsst the after.
mona Was spent st games and sorinl in.
tssoouSa. Ths occas,oa Was = very
pssasaHt one and will long l,s rcmem.
hoeud.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Thermometer reached l6 below zero
Friday morning-the coldest day OF the
winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The question to he discussed this
friday evening nj the Eureka
school house is: ''Rcsolvcd. that
the United States is justified in its
action toward the Philippines"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

The committee, appointed by the gov
ernor to report to the next Legislature as
TO the advisability of moving the Sol
diers' Home, will meet in Monte Vista
next Tuesday and will organize and con-
mence the work assigned them. Capt. c.
S. Aldrich and Maj. }. NJ. Brashear are
members OF the committee AZ this place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

W. X. G. supper Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

A. l.. Lawson returned Thursday from
a two months visit in Iowa. He says it
has been wet and cold there all winter
and time are dull. He SAYS he is glad to
get back to the land OF sunshine and dry
atmosphere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

RIP. Powell. d. o.. and wife. gradu.
atrs u the American Schooi of Os,c.
epsehy. Kirkstilis. Mo-. have locstrd In
tAh city ks the pssctLc~ II th~ir I'sotc~.
sion. They have ulBcssoves S.atr bank.
Osesopsthy n . new school os system oi
tFsstiag The sob snd u wosthy u . care
9sl stsdy.
Jsdss Huo 49, was In tswn TuesdAy
o1ooa1GAg - -eias suast naatseta Thr
0njmsofss AuAt ~ Mn Blpnn 10
ssa1als Z niaisasssssRIp Osssas
eon1ett nvng ~ Alssa ts1ensss
- Va1nDD ~ ,dlmsoss1. ooos
~ n.leep ~ sssepssd ~
q ~ 49,.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Mrs. u. T.. lIcap returned to
Denver Wednesday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

j. l.. Scnall is building house 20 70
feet on Franklin st. The snow storm
Wednesday caused him TO lay OIL a few
days. Mr.. Schall has leased the old law
office formerly occupied 10y Col. Corlett
and will put on an addition and convert
1t into bicycle factory and repair shop.
The daily sentinel., 1900-07-28
"Si Perkins" :"

1t was we'll filled house which greet
ed Isl Perkins" last night at the Park
opera house. Everyone likes good
hearty laugh and last night there was
abundant opportunity for is.
The company makes = specially Of the
play from which it gets its name and
has oeen playing it for several years.
Some OF the speciality parts were very
good as was also most OF the acting.
The 81 Perkins company carries with
it a splendid orchestra and their music
is considered ono OF the best features Of
the entertainments.
The daily sentinel., 1900-07-28
Towne To Withdraw.

Minneapolis, July 27.-Charles A.
Towne will be withdrawn from the pop
ulist national ticket about August 18th.
At that time the Populist national COM
mittee will accept his resignation and
replace him with Adlai e Stevenson az
the nominee of the populist party for
vice-president.
The source from which the announce
ment is received is such as to make it
impossible to question its accuracy.
Certain considerations Of policy which
cannot now be made public are respoD-
sibe for the retention of Mr.. Towne on
the ticket until the dats named. Tho
decision that he should withdraw was
arrived at SONS weeks ago.
During the campaign Mr.. Towne is
to be utilised a. a campaign orator to
whom will be assigned the most desira-
BILE tours. he will speak only in large
cities and in close districts.
His course since Stevenson's nomina-
tion has won him tho rspect and admir-
alton Of democrats In degree which he
did not posseas before. A cabinet posi-.
ton is assu red to him in the event OF
Bryan's election.
The daily sentinel., 1900-07-28
Farmers report the ranges very dry.

Farmers report the ranges very dry.
J.L. Oliver, the Palisade fruit grower
was in the city today.
Best Sunday dinner in city at Hotel
Buena Vista; hours 3 to 7; 35 cents.
Quite a number of soldiers passing
through came up town for visit today
Eat Sunday dinner at Hotel Buens
Vista from 8 to 7 o'clock. Dinner 80
cents.
headquarters for the editorial frater-
nity will be established in the city dur
ing Peach week.
Anumber of the members of Troop A
will leave tonight for Mesa lakes on
horse back, returning Monday morning
The streets were wet down this after
noon from the FIRE plug at the corner oil
Fourth and Main streets, for the grand
rally tonight.
The matinee by the 81 Perkins COM
pany was we'll attended this afternoon.
1t was candy matinee and the children
were out in force.
]. V. Howard, deputy assessor, &C.
companied by his wife and little daugh-
ter will leave here tomorrow night for
an extended eastern visit.
All members OF the gymnasium classes
OF the Turner society are requeted to
meet at the Halle next Monday and
Tuesday to begin the practice for the
exhibitions Peach week.
Joseph Cornetto is exhibiting to his
friends today large sugar beet taken
from the field that he is cultivating.
The beet is about twice as large as any
were last year at this time. The tonnage
of beets the present year will be much
greater than last.
W. j. Ridd, travelling passenger agent
Of the Rio Graude Western railway is in
the city today. Mr. Ridd says that his
company will give rate Of SO from this
city to Salt Lake during the Peach Day
festivities and they will also give rate
from there to attend the celebration in
this city.
The little musician, who played here
several weeks ago entertained q large
crowd Of people last night on Main
street, and raked in quite goodly sum
Of money. The little fellow strains his
voice badly in singing aud will doubtless
regret the unnatural strain to which he
subjects his vocal chords in the years
to come.
Robert Anderson, of Salt Lake City,
OF the Western Bill Posting company,
is visitor to Manager Haskell Of the
Park opera house today. Mr.. Ander-
son is enroute homo from attendance al
the national ass, citation Of bill posters
which met last week in Atlantic City
New Jersey. He is also vice-president oil
the Rocky Mountain Bill Posters aeso
citation. He left this morning for the
west.
The daily sentinel., 1900-07-28
Attention Elks.

There will be q special meeting Of
Grand junction lodge No. 575 at 1. o.
o. F. Monday evening July 30th for the
purpose Of approving BY Lave, receiving
petitions, and initiation OF candidates.
j. N. Wohlfort, T. K.
The daily sentinel., 1900-07-28

The Progress is now ready for business
and solicits your patronage. Give 1t .
trial. Next door to Hardy Bros.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-06-08
uaswsh-s Ami,es Nsisea

IN Burmah amber IL found in 4 re-
gion difficult of access and jeslousiy
guarded by those who have every In
teres; in keeping their secret. II y
situated in the Hukong valley. sur
rounded on three sides by almost i'm
passablc ranges of mountains. 80 that
IL is accessible only from the south
across low hills forming the watershed
between the Chindwin and the IRA
waddy. In one Of these low hill
ranges are the famous and mysterious
mines of golden resin. II Is obtained
in a very primitive way. After the
harvest the dissers go to the hills.
and selecting a place where there arr
no pits dug by previous prospec,ors.
shape with their swords a small
pointed hoe. a wooden shovel. and a
basket of split bamboo. With these
they make a hole in the blue clap. re-
moving the refuse by means Of the
basket. and gradually deepening the
shaft. Three men work in company
one below Cthe shaft not being largo
enough for more than one at a time,.
while the Others hand M the basket.
The amber is found in pockets.
which are generally Indicated by
strings of coaly matter appearing in
the clay.-stray Stories.