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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
MINING, BUSINESS AND STOCKS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tnfb

ton and the ore deposits commencing
themselves 20 HIS trained Judgment
Under the development taking place
there, the judgment Of the great miner
seems likely %. be justified. While Il
may be- t0) eaF1 20 make "a positive
prediction respecting the future " tie
district, 10 Is still true that the deyel-
opments that have occurred are such
as 10 warrant the highest anticlpau0ns
respecting the mines there.
The War Eagle Consolidated Mining
company has been engaged In develop
Ing a group Of properties Ia the dis
trict IL Is running a main tunnel that
win cut the ledge at a depth Of SO
feet This has been driven ESQ feet and
has nearl 200 feet yet 10 50 70 reach
the vein.
While work IN the tunnel has been
IN progress The company has been
prospecting In the upper works OF some
Of the claims with yehy satisfactory
results.
on the paymaster there was q tun-
mel $50 feet long cutting the ledge at
q depth Of some ~ feet At the point
Of Intersection with the tunnel the vein
was barren. The company drove west
on the ledge and al Al feet from the
tunnel found ore. The ore came Ia IN
three streaks. each from four TO six
inches wide. These streaks were fol-
lowed $50 feet where they merged into
q solid body OF ore 2is feet wide.
The ore carries large quantities. Of
galena. IL all averages high In gold.
The values shown In the face since the
three streaks united have been from $50
% $40 IN gold and lead the ore carry
ing from 10 60 % per cent o fthe latter
metal About the same values are un-
derst0od TO have been shown by the
streaks an the way In.
Another discovery. that seems fully
as important has been made In the
Rising Sun on that property a tunnel
had been run years ago some $50 feet.
The ledge was cut In a barren place
and the tunnel was driven 60 feet be-
yond. When the War Eagle company
took hold the vein was located IN the
tunnel and drifting begun. After driv-
ing 90 feet, ore was encountered It
soon showed " inches from which av-
erage samples returned q value OF 500.
The ore body has been widening as the
work has progressed and Is now 2h
feet thick Moreover. the lead ore that
Is characteristic OF the Paymaster is
coming In, and Il seems probable that
the ore body viii eventually be found
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
MINING NOTEs.

A cor Of ole was marketed today From
Oh Aclne NINE at BlnghOm.
The Montezuma OF Bingham had q
car OF ore on the market today.
Five cars 40 ore were on the market
today from the Mammoth Of Tlntic.
The Bullion-Beck Of Eureka had two
cars Of concentrates on the market to-
day.
Ten cars Of ore were on the market
today from the Centennial Eureka OF
IItiC
The leasers on Niagara property at
Bingham reported on the market today
with four cars Of ore.
The Conklin sampler reported seven
cars OF ore from Tintlc and one from
Stnfcline today
The Taylor Brunton sampler reported
seven cars OF ore from Bingham and
ten from Tlntic today
A car OF ore viii be marketed tonor-
row from the Johnny mine Of State
line.
Nut Loaf and Bar at Kolitz Sat.
Beecham's Pills for distress after
eating.
Nut Loaf $50 n Sat. at KoHtz.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
More Than Half a Ton Of Gold
Cyauides Reported.
THE NEW PASS GOLD MINE.
Che superior Vein Proving Up Well
Assessments for Lower Mammoth
Dividends Announced,

The Mercur mine reported today at
the samplIug rooms OF the Con. Kansas
city Shelter and Refinery company
with over half a ton Of gold cyanLdes.
The gross weight was given at 1850
pounds. This Is the largest semi
monthly shipment that the Mercur has
ever made, or that has been made By
any Utah mine excepting the Golden
Gate. The value OF the shipment win
run close to $4,000. and talks louder
than words OF the successful work done
by the mill last month when an average
OF $50 tons Of ore were run through
daily.
The directors Of the company VIII
meet In a few days and announce the
quarterly dividend Of $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
DIVIDENDS DECLARED,
The Daly-West Posts 20 Cents a
Share and Ontario Pays $4,000.

Word was received at the local offices
Of the Ontario Mining company yesier-
day evening that the quarterly dividend
of 90 cents a share or $4,000 has been
declared payable on the 2Qth inst. The
books close on the 10th inst. This
makes $4,000 paid by this old producer
this year.
The directors OF the DAILY West also
met late In the afternoon and declared
the monthly dividend OF % cents
share or S3I 800 payable on April 10th
the booos 10 close on the 10th.
The shareholders Of the Centennial
Eureka received their first quarterly
dividend Of 100000 today, which max
this month from Utah mines amount to
l22I. 300.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
REPORTS NOW CONFIRMED.
New President and Treasurer of the
Butte and Boston have been Elected.

A New York dispatch today an
nouncos that the directors Of the Butte
and Boston Consolidated Copper Min
ing company elected H.H. Rogers presl-
dent and William G.. Rockefeller treas
urer. This, h is said, confirms the
long continued reports that Amalgam-
ated copper capitalists had secured
large interests IN the Butte and Boston,
and also strengthens the opinion that
the latter company VIII eventually be
merged in the Amalgamated Copper
company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
THE LowEn MAMMOTH.


After q stay 0f several days In Tintlc,
arranging for the installation Of the
new machinery Tor the Lower Nam.
moth, Simon Bamberger reached town
last evening Col Wall visited the
property with Mr. BambeFger and was
very favorably Impressed with its ap-
pearance. Sinking on the shaft Is stin
being pushed and nothing VIII be posi-
lively known OF the Lower Mammoths
value until the drift from the shaft
cuts the vein OF the zoo level. Mr..
Hamburger says that two assessments
OF cents a share each VIII shortly be
levied. This VIII liqudate the debts OF
debtedness. A statement Of the com
panys condition is promised on satur-
day next
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
ARRIVES FROM NEBRASKA.
John Heinrich OF the Mercur Com.
pany May Make His Home Here.

Vice President John Heinrich. Of the
Mercur Mining Company reached the
city this morning from Fremont. Ne
braska. Mr. Heinrich has sold an his
possessions In that State excepting a
tract OF $500 acres Of land which he
and John Dern own. and which has
been rented TO a cattle company for
$500 a year, cash rent Mr. Heinrich
does not yet know that he win make
his home in Utah. but he has brought
his family along and they are registered
at the Manitou They Will at least re-
main here until Mr. Dern comes back
from Europe and probably make Utah
their permanent home.
Mr.. Heinrich reports plenty OF rains
In Nebraska and the present outlook
FOR crops Is said 10 be- excellent much
better than for several years past.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
SHOWS BIG PROFITS.
Report OF Sloss Iron aud Steel Co,
DisCloses Net Gain of 353S,014.

N"NA''N" 80 Rt'iA VI -
New York, April 1.-THE annual re-
port Of the Sloss Iron and Steel Co.,
which Is now owned by the Sloss- Shelf
field Iron and Steel company sows
earnings for the year ending January
30th 1900, OF $500 G61. which, after de-
Quoting $263T53 for interest. taxes de-
probation and renewal fund, leaves
S53S ga net profits. out Of this a diyi-
dend OF Ia per cent was declared In
March. Practically all Of this dividend
goes to the Sloss-Shehield company, as
the latter now owns all but thirty
shares Of the $4,000 shares Of the capi-
tai stock OF the sloss Iron and Steel
company
In addition to the depreciation charge
above noted, the Sloss Iron and Steel
company writes on for depreciation
about 20 cents per ton on It's iron out
put and abolt cents per ton on its
coal. 30 that the amount allowed for
depreciation Is really much larger than
the above item would indicate.
The profits OF 1893 were made on an
average selling price o fron az Sii.l0
per ton az Birmingham, whereas the
average price now Is about tl1
The profit on coal now Is about so
per cent greater than IL was last
year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
A pRoMIsING DISTRICT.
W. Il, Hearst Reported Co have been
Impressed with Shaw Mountain.

The Boise Statesman has the follow
Ing 90 say of the Shaw Mountain min
Ing district which 10 Is believed win
prove one OF the richest districts In
Idaho:
When the Ire w. r. Hurst was
here some years ago ho desired o. See
cure possession of "a group of proper
ties ON that mountain Tie had look
ca 90 a number of districts but % Us
said that the shaws Mountain proper
ties were the only ones he wished tO
buy II was his opinion that the disc
trict would prove very rich. the forma-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
sTOCK TRANsACTIoNs.

-Four Aces, 100 at 2H; 1000 at A; 1900
al A.
Geyser- Marion. / 900 al 81.
Lower Mammoth, 700 at "a; 100 at 80;
300 at 52H.
Northern Light, 1000 at SO. 1000 at
SA 1000 az 9.
Petro 1000 al i2is, 600 at 4eH 800 at
i2Is' 600 at 42A $500 at i3, 800 al i24.
Sewers Con- 300 al 1915, 300 at 49,
South Swansea. 200 at S.29
Sacramento 900 at 1881.
sunbeam 600 az a.
Tesora, 300 at 80.
Yankee Con, 1900 az 1874 800 az l5ik:
800 al 1855 300 az lii5, seller 10 days;
900 al Is seller 10 days.
May Day 100 at iO1is: 100 az i.O5is:
100 an LOSS; 100 az 06A 500 az / .O9S /.
1000 al lo7i 100 at 100; 100 at LOG 100
az Ley
Mammoth 90 at 2,27
Hercules, 1900 az 2.
Tetro. $500 at
Shares sold, 1880
Selling value, SlS402.92.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
Nut Loaf and Bar al Koiitz Sat.

Beechams Pills for distress after
eating.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05

Tho largest display IN the state. An
The latest designs and styles. We car
ry The famous Haywood and Wake.
field lInee-whirh 1re unequaned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
DINING ROOM FURNITUR

We have an exceptionally fine line OF
side Boards. Extension Tables, Dining
chains, etc, IN al grades and prices.
You VIII find our prices reasonable.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

able.foIks, There is never anything
Objectionable ana none need hesitate to
take mother, wife, sister or lady friend,
THURSDAY evening there was large
crowd. The Zylpha Ladies' orchestra
was present and disooursed Pleasing mu-
sic. They will also play son Christmas
afternoon. Mr.. Frad Ames, champion
billiardist OF New England, has been en-
gagged to give several exhibitions during
Christmas week. The Colonial is one
of Portland's attraotlons-a fashionable
resort, at once inviting and hospitahie.
where you ara always free to take your
ffisnds for an afternoon or evening.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
LITTLE FOR MAINE.
River and Harbor Bill Completed and
Made Public.

Washington, December 21.-The river
and harbor bill was completed tonight
and Chairman Burton gave out state
ment showing the amounts Appropriated.
The total is approximately $50. 0)1, 90,
of which about 81. &c., 200 Is in direct
appropriations and about $37, Coz, 900 In
the authorization OF contracts for contin-
uous work. Compared with former river
and harbor bills the present one Is the
second largest on record, and after the
Senate has added amendments 1t Is ex-
peoted to be well up to II not ahead OF
all nrevious records. The, bill Of 1897,
which was the largest on record, carried
2,276, 95i
The appropriation and contracts over
$4,000, for Maine are as follows; CarVer's
Harbor, Vinai Haven, Me-. $50, 600.
Lubsc Channel, $50, 900.
The statement does not cover In detail
the sur veys TO be authorized ana general
provisions OF legislation as these features
are not yet completed and probably will
be given out tomorrow.s
The appropriations made for Sandy
Bay, Cane Ann, hsrbor of refuge and
Galveston ship channel. and Buffalo
Bayou are not to be expended unless the
projects receive the approval of board
OF engineers TO be appointed TO examine
and report upon them.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

AT the regular meeting of Portland
Colony No. 81 held last evening the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year
1901:
Goysrnor-James e. Sawyer.
Lieut.. Governor-Mrs. N. E. s. Max
field.
Secretary-Mrs l. p. French.
ColIector-A. nj. Gould.
Treasurer-George y. ID. Gould.
Chaplain-Mrs. George A. Meserve
Sargeant-at-Arms-M. Nj. Nanser.
Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms-Mrs j. r.
Sawyer.
Sentinel Inner Gate-James L. Cobb.
Sentinel Outer 0Rte-Wm. ID. Buck.
Trustee-E. q. Fassstt, j. Il. Lowell,
Asa IL. Russell.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
THE VETERAN FIREMEN.

r'ne annual meeting of the Portland
Veteran Firemen's association was held
at the hall on Spring street, Thursday
evening and was largely attended. The
following officers were elected:
Observation-Disclosures +. Dam.
First Vice Observation-Disclosures j. Cum
mings.
Second Vice Presldent--Geo. w. BeaIe
Recording Secretary-Charles NJ. Ray.
Financial Secretary-Riuhard NJ. Ball.
Custodian-A. w. Small.
Trustees for three years-James Parker
George Il. Andrews, Nahum LittletieId.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Charles W. Pickard was at home
from to o yesterday afternoon to her
large circle of friends, on which COCA
hull Piokard, and her niece. Miss Helen
Piokard Dana, were formally presented
to Portland society. This decorations
were appropriate TO the Christmas sea-
son. Mrs. Pickard was assisted In re-
csiving by her daughter-in-iaw, Mrs.
Frederick w. Piokard, and the two de-
butantes. Mrs. Hermann Kotzsohmar
lor; Mrs John +. Thompson was at the
ootfae urn In the library and Mrs. Wood
bury *. Dana Of Westbrook and Mrs
John Coleman served In the dining
room. Among those who assised were
the Misses Coleman, Kotzschmar, Morse
shaw, Baxter, Harris, Sllls, Berry, Ed
wards, Jones. Miss Frances Chapman
the three Misses Jordan, Miss Mills OF
Montreal, Miss Lull OF Newport, K. L.,
and Miss Bennett of Chicago.
Among thu collegians who arrived yes
terday were b. frank Hayden and Carl
w. Rundlett, Bowdoin; Alverdo Phin-
ney and Alvah small, University Of
Maine; Mr.. Harry small, Mr.. Arthur
Robinson OF Tufts, Miss Mildred Woods,
Miss Sadie Goodwin, Gorham Normal.
Mr.. Hugh Leighton Is home from Will
liams, ssoringing his friend, Mr.. Lucien
Blaokmer, for the holidays.
Hon. Charles +. Libby and family lett
on the noon express for Summit, N. j.,
and New York, where they Will pass the
Christmas holidays.
MIR. IL Guy Holt, who has been superin-
tendent of the railroad branch of the Y.
M. O.. A., has resigned his position to ac-
cept similar one In New York. For the
past three and a half years Mr.. Holt
has been in charge OF thu Portland
branch, during which time he has made
many friends. His place here Will be filled
temporarily, by Mr.. Wells NJ. Morang,
who has been assistant for some time,
aud understands the work thoroughly.
In ths PRESS account OF the lave Mrs.
Philip Henry Brown yesterday morning,
by some accident the Maine state Society
for the Protection of Animals was not
mentioned among the charitable and hu
name associations In which Mrs. Brown
was actively interested. She had long
been an honorsd and valued member OF
the society, and one of Its directors. She
was regular attendant at the meetings
II the directors and had practical and
helpful sympathy in all their work.
4 state Insurance Commissioner Carr.
Hiram W. Kicker Of Poland Spring and
stephen c. Whitmore OF Brunswick were
at the Falmouth hotel yesterday. An
other guest at this hotel was Mrs. Hill OF
Augusta, wife OF Governor-elect Hill.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Hon Richard A. Wise. Congressman
yesterday morning.
All the districts or Cape Colony In the
vicinity of the Orange River, are in more
or less open revolt and that there Is like
Iy to be sharp fighting on n rather large
scals before the invasion Is crushed.
The cruiser Albany which went
aground in SubiR bay mas been tioated.
zen. Frances V. Greene OF New York,
has heen appointed chief marshal OF the
inaugural parade.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
CHECK FOR LARGE AMOUNT.
BOSTON q Maine n. n. Pays city For
Right ON Marginal Way.

Yesterday Mr.. George p. wesoott hand
cd to City Treasurer George Libby q
check for s2l, ls7. and some Cents from the
Boston a. Maine railroad. This is in
payment for the perpetual right Of the
b. & NJ. railroad to use the Marginal
way for their tracks. This money has
already been appropriated by the city
government. About $4,000 Of 1t will
be used to construct another section OF
the Back Bay interceptihg sewer while
some orders are in progress through the
city government to utilize the balance Of
this sum for other permanent improve
mauts
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORY.

ALFRED York" has written for toner.
rows issue of the Cortland Sunday
Times an article uren Christmas obser-
vances and tae old feasts which were
thar fore<dnners. 10 Is a contribution
to rs good things in the Times which
tae readers of the best Sunday paper
IN the world for Portland people should
not miss.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

CHRISTMAS TREE AND CONCERT.
There viii be a Christmas tree and
concert at the Abyssinian Congrega-
tional church at $50 O'Clock, The min
lister, Rev. Calvin Lane, would be very
glad to have many friends and well
wishers of the A byssinian work attend.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
SHOPPING AT GOES.

Holiday shoppers will find some very
desirable gifts OF the useful sort at Goes.
1877 Middle street. Besides the regular
assortment of Hats and Caps. there is an
exceptional display of Boston Bags, Suit
Gases and VaIises; some good Glove
values too, lined with squirrel, wool,
and silk. Canes, Umbrellas, and Ladies'
Furs can be bought at Goes at fair
prices for reliable goods.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
rImELY PRICE-CUTTINa FOR HoL-
IDAY SHOPPERS.

It's net often that merchants VIII sell
their most dssirahls wares under price In
the height OF active holiday buying, but
Frank p. Tibhetts s. Co., 4 and Free
street, are making gift prices on all their
beautiful furniture, today and Monday.
They would rather sacrifice profit than
carry the goods through the winter.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
LEARNING no PLAY BILLIARDS.

LEARNING 10 PLAY BILLIARDS.
the 'daily grind" there is no sport SO
relieving as billiards or pool. AS mat
ter of fact billiards is the more diff
cult game, and many prefer on this &C.
count to confins themselves to pool
Few cities In the country can boast of
such an inviting place as is provided in
the Colonial billiard parlorz. Baxter
block. Everything there has been especi-
ally arranged and fitted up for fashion
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
Unusual Furniture Prices.

Gift buyers will be glad to
know that Frank p. Tibbetts &
Co., 4 and 6 Free Street, will sell
all their most desirable holid. av
furniture at greatly reduced. prices
today and Monday. Store will
be open evenings.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that he
L has been duly appointed Administrator Of
the estate OF
PERCY l.. BARKER, late of Portland,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased.
and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against
the estate of said deceased are desired
to present the same for settlement, and all IN
debted thereto are requested to make payment
AUGUSTUS f. MoULToN.
Portland. December 20, 1900. dec22dlawsWS
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
THE PoRrLANn MINE.

Pictures and descriptions of the Cripple
Creek property developed by men from
this city. 1t is reported that this mine
has recently been sold for SO, 900, 900. See
tomnrrow's Portland Sunday Times.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

Few are entirely free nom It.

Few are entirely free from It.
1t may develop so slowly as to cause
little II any disturbance during the whole
period of childhood.
II may then produce irreguiarity Of the
stomach and bowels, dyspepsia. catarrh,
and marked tendency TO consumption
before manifesting itself In much cutaneous
eruption or glandular swelling.
1t Is best to be sure that you are quite
free from 1t. and for its complete eradica-
tion you can rely on
HOODS Sas.sapassfMa
The best Of all medicines for all humors.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

Mi Favora, len Shapes, Zen Prices.
SehIotterbeck,
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
PILGRIM FATHERS.

Go to sohIotterbsok s. Foss for Cigars.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

NE1v ADvEnTIsEMENTs TO-DAY.


American Clothing Co.
Geo. n. Grimm.
Administrators Notice.
Hotel Instructions
The Bernard Richards Co.
Frank II. 1iDDetts 4 Co.'S
0ren Hoopers Sons.
j. II. Schl0sherr.
Testers Dye House.
Rines Bros. Coz
L. q. Brunei
Geo 4. Shaw q Co.
Standard Clothing Co.
Allen Co.
C0e the Halter.
II. III. Hay & Son
Cumberland National Bank.
J. X. Libby Co.
@. G. flwcu.
TT. Foss Il Sons.
Frank NJ. Low.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft
New Wants, For Sale. To Let. Lost Found
f.t,,, ale hfa fntln1
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22

New Wants, For Sale. To Let. Lost Found
and similar advertisements win be found on
Page under appropriate heads.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-22
XMAS CIGARS

, kmAS GlaAKO
We have the largest and finest line Of
Havana cigars in the city,
We can supply you with any of the
( choicest makes in small packages suita-
1 BILE for Christmas giving.
We also have all the most popular
brands Of American goods in holiday
packages.
( Manila Girls
wrapped in gold and silver foil, boxes
4 of %, $500
! Manila Girls Perfecto,
Boxes of %, Sl.SS
Manila Girl Concha,
Boxes Of 10, 800
st. Helena Especiales,
I Boxes of 20, $l.13
st. Helena Perfectos,
! Boxes Of 20, $l.OO
Capaduras,
Boxes of %, $LOO,
sc sc &C
A Full Line of Gift Pipes.
N--~z~xw~zySzsz7zrt yxr<yy yzFy,@@ySEySFy~K'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-01-11
Jones Loses His Potatoes.

In certain Sunday school the teacher
was endeavoring to explain that man
could not expect to reap if he never
took the trouble to SOW, says Tid-Bits.
"But what he does sow he will reap"
he continued. '"To make matters plain
er, I will ask you question. If plant
ed turnip seed, what do you think 1
should get?'
ssTurnipsv' shouted several.
Fright" said the teacher.
"But it don't allus come off," put In
one precocious youth. 1T don't WI
neighbor Jones'"
ssIndeedw remarked the teacher.
"Yis," went on the bright scholar.
"'E sowed some Eaters a little while
ago, but e amt reaped none"
.sWell, perhaps he's gathered them p
mo, e amt gathered 'em.''
.sWell dug them up, then?"
''No, nor dug EN- up, naythur."
''Oh, see,'' smiled the teacher. "The
potatoes are not ready yet? He will
gather them by-and-by."
mo; I doan't think as e will,' per-
sisted the scholar.
.Why?' asked the puzzled teacher.
.sWhy, yer see," responded the other,
calmly, 1--WE gathered 'em when he was
in town the day before he was going
TO-"