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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
A New High School.

The School Board at their last meet
ing, arranged an additional grade to
provide room for the increase In the
High School. At the mid-winter pro-
motions there will be % advanced to
the High School, and no room In the
East Building. 1t was decided to util-
ize q vacant room in Central Building.
IL Is said Miss McElheny, OF the Eighth
grade, will be selected TO teach the
new grade, and new teacher then, to
fill her place. A new High School
building is very much needed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
New Suits.

W. o. Dodds has entered suit for
50, 500 damages in Common Pleas Court,
against Edgar E. Carnes.
c. D. Campbell has secured tenn
porary Injunction against the city, city
clerk and county treasurer to prevent
collection of taxes for street improve.
ments in excess of amount allowed by
aw
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Dinner at the Infirmary.

Superintendent and Mrs. Black, of
the County Infirmary. will entertain
the Directors and their wives today at
dinner. In the afternoon there will be
q Christmas tree and treat for the
inmates. Wednesday they will have
their regular Christmas dinner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
A SUCCESSFUL FARMER.
George Hoover. Of Bokescreek
Sells So. 500 Worth Of Hogs.

Mr.. George Hoover, of Bokescreek
township. sold last week 70 hogs from
his farm. that brought him 81, 402; and
he has sold, during the year 81 SOC
worth. He has still on hand 10 pigs,
and "a shoats that will weigh 125 lbs.
His farm consists of 100 acres, and he
rents q farm of 100 acres adjoining. he
raised most of the corn that he fed
these hogs. How many farmers in Lo
gan county can equal this record?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
CALIFORNIA OREGON ExCUR-
SIONS

Every day In the year. The Chicsgo,
Union Pacific and North Western Line
runs through first-class Pullman and
Tourist Sleeping Cars to points in Cali.
fornia and Oregon daily. Personally
conducted excursions from Chicago to
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Port.
land, leaving Chicago on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Lowest rates. Shortest
time on the road. Finest scenery. In
quire of your nearest ticket agent, or
write D. w. ALDRIDGE, 234 Superior
street, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Rural mail carrier Spellman distrib-
uted the weather report over his route
last Friday, notifying the farmers OF
the approaching cold wave, 4s hours In
advance, giving them time TO get their
stock under shelter. This is service
the patrons of the Bellefontaine routes
40 not get.-DeGraf Journal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Unfortunate Accident.

While unloading a wagon at his i'm
plement store on Mad River street yes
terdsy morning, Mr.. John F. Dickinson
fell, breaking his left arm above the
elbow. Drs. Hamer and Morgenroth
set the broken bone.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Winter Hats and reduced the price
on every one, as my stock is too
large.
This is a great opportunity to get
a trimmed Hat at low price.
L advise you to come early for
choice. MISS WOOSNAM.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Big Tax Collection.

The County 1reasurer's Office was
crowded all day yesterday, and the
total receipts, s7.044-35, is said to be
the largest tax collection ever made in
the county, in one day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

When John Thomas Scribner. who
owes us on the paper, answers our
statement of account by sending card
refusing to take his paper out of the
Office, and fails to pay US what he owes,
be doesn do credit TO his manhood.
Msa ought to think how they are ad-
vertising themselves, when they act in
that Way.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
BUrchERINd TIME.

We have new meat barrels and large
tubs for scalding and sailing. Also
large stone jars for lard and meat.
Pure pepper of our own grinding.
Butcher knives with or without pep
per. Saltpeter. Dark sugar.
CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Golden Weddina.

DR.. and Mrs. ]. b. Wilson will en-
tertain about thirty friends today, In
honor of the 50th wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Emery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The Columbus cor espondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune says
that Hon. Frank J. McCollock is q
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for Member of the Board of Public
Works.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Mrs. Lizzie Bennett received word
yesterday from her son Lieut.. L C.
Bennett He was to sail on the steam
er Hancock, from San Francisco, Dec
Ii. and expected 20 spend Christmas In
Honolulu.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Candidates for Recorder loom up.
Six candidates already In the field:
Henry Reymer. Henry Kemper. Rob-
ert Lippincott, W. E Stewart, of Belle.
fontaine, and John C. Rock of Wes,
Liberty.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Mr. Samuel Frick has purchased the
Jacob Maugans home on East San.
dusky avenue, for $500. and will take
possession in January. It Is said sale
4snd livery barn will be built on the
lot.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

We tender our correspondents, pat
rons, aud friends our heartiest good
wishes for . happy Christmas, and
good cheer to all, May the Christ
child with his blessing come to every
home and every heart
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

For switches, pompadour rolls, hair
tonic, creams, ETC., and switches made
of combings, call on Mrs. Florence
Baldwin, Opera Block. Phone SOB.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The exercises in Mr.. Hubbard's room
at the North building, are said to have
been unusually fine Friday afternoon,
add there was . large number of visit
ors,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The last day for your Christmas buy
ing is now at hand. and this brings to
mind this question: Who gets the most
real pleasure out of Christmas-theo one
who has all b or her purchases made
q week before hand, or the one who Is
in the rush of shoppers and isn't done
until the last hour Christmas eve?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Mr.. D W. Salisbury, who has been
ianitor of the first Presbyterian church
for ten years, has resigned his position,
and Mr.. George Akers, ianitor OF the
South school building, will serve az
ianitor In his place. after January LIST.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The Uaited Presbyterians and the
Lutherans will give the same cantata
this evening, but neither knew OF
the others preparing it until last
week
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
New Postmaster.

Mr.. o. K. Reams has been appointed
Postmaster at Zsnesfeld. He is pop
ular gentleman and will make good
postmaster,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Children's books at China Hall.

Pictures, Books, Perfume
erH Toilet Sets. Every
thing for Holidays, at
II. ". MURDOCKS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
The Weather Record.

Mr.. Jas. S. Fulton, who reports for
the Weather Bureau, has the following
record of the weather for the week be-
ginning Friday. The observations are
made at four o'clock each day-the
highest and lowest records being TAX
en- during the "a hours preceding:
Friday at 400, go above, 10 above.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The latest issue of the Lucky Dog. Is
"a maRazinelet of uniqeness" as is ev-
cry number, and the Creators" have
our thanks for the same.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Mrs. Jeannett Kennedy with her
daughter Mary and sons John and
Harry will enter ain friends "New
Years." in their handsome new home.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The meeting of the Ohio Association
Of Fair Managers will be held in Belle
fonsaine next year.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Tne letter carriers are loaded down
these days, likewise the express
wagons.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Rev. W. T. Groom and family have
moved into property on Elm avenue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The pupils of Apple Grove school
house will give an entertainment for
their parents and friends, Friday,
afternoon, Dec %.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

We heard OF q 10 months old baby
Saturday, who was getting ready to
write letter to Santa Claus to have it
printed in the Examiner. Smart babies
these days.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Some folks are going to get fine boxes
of candy this year. for G NJ. Frazer
had some i've pound boxes that were
beauties, and they were the first he
sold.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The Cowman & Fawcett folks have q
handsome, new desk for their cashier
and bookkeeper.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

The NJ. E church failed to warm up
Sabbath morning and the congregation
was dismissed from the regular peach
ing service.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
PROGRAM
OF the Jefferson Township S. S.
Union. to be Held in M. e.
Church, Zanesfield.
December 20.

The following program will be rem
dered in the NJ. E. church, Zanesfeld,
Sunday, Dec. 80. at p. M:
Song ;........... Congregation
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Song.
Paper Missions, minimum. Anna TayIor
Paper-"The Deeper Life,". H. Fawcett
Song.
Recitation ..-...............New Salem School
hecHat MI Zion SchOOl
AuureSS. N. y. bOalS
Song.
Question Box. Conducted by O. G. Parker
Song.
Beuediction.
FRANK MARCH, Pres.
ANNA TAYLOR, Sec.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

When you want choice Groceries and
haven't time to come down town after
them, telephone ed. Kalb's, 1853.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Mr.. 8 W. DERRICK. son of Mr.. Peter
Detrick, has come back to Logan coun-
~ after stay of six years in North
Dakota.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Wanted.-An able bodied man with
a wife, to work on farm on salary.
Would like the man to be about 40
years of age. Address Box 10. zsnes-
field, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

OMiss Alice Elliott was handsomely
surprised" on her fifteenth birthday
which occurred last week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Twenty-eight saloon keepers In To
gan county have paid the Dow tax,
and all but ten of them are located in
Bellefuntaine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Miss Ida Cowman has recovered
from her recent illness, and is helping
at the Cowmau g. Fawcett store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Sugrue and Cantwell have purchased
forty acres of the John Smith farm,
aud will cut the timber before spring.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

z Mrs Sue Harris will wed a minister
from Urbana, Illinois, on Christmas
dav
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Born, Dec q. to MIR. and Mrs. All
Humphreys, q daughter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Lancaster Almanacs for 1901 at BUT.
LER'S Drug Store. dec27ei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

You will fod the b NJ. Annat locals
mighty interesting reading.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
WANTED ToLoAN.

Money to loan in sums of 500 and
over. w. G. MATToX, Zanesfeld, o.
9S-4t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

John Baers' Sons Lancaster Alma
macs for 1902, at BUTLER's Drug Store.
dec27ei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

F.4MIL Y BIBLES,
Teachers Bibles, o. large
assortment of them at very
lou prices. Call and see
them. II. W. MURDOCK.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Shoplifters are getting in their work
these days.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

See those handsome holiday
packages ofGunther's candy at Fra
zer's Drug Sto e.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

HOLIDAY GOODS at
MUrd0c6's Drug & Book
Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Public Sale.

Let US print your public sale bills;
you get it advertised free In the Re-
PUBLICAN. We will print them on
paper that will not blow down. Give
rs q call.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Jonathan apples, fine for cooking OIL
eating, at Ed. W. KALB'S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

HOLIDA YGOODS of all
kinds, at II. ". MUIR
DOCKS Drug Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
THIS
IS D

A busy week with everybody,
and the problem OF what shall give
my friends is often perplexing. The
following list of useful articles may be
a help to you. If so, come to our
store and take look, for it 10 no
trouble to show goods.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Don't delay-get your Lancaster al
manacs now, for 1902-at BUTLER's
Drug Store. dec27ei
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Christmas gifts, at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Club Rates.

We will furnish the following period
icals and papers to subscribers to the
BELLEFoNTAINE REPUBLICAN at the
rates named:
Ohio Farmer. .........,...... Soc
Cleveland Leader ........ Soc
o. S. Journal. .......... 75c
Cincinnati Com. Tribune. ... soc
Youths Companion, new SUBJ
N. Y. Tribune, tri'weekly... 75c
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Two hustlers. Our 80c Young Hy-
son tea and our 15c bulk coffee. Buy
them at Ed w. KALB'S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Drums, the best. at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Games, the newest, at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
House to Rent.

Linen books at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Water sets, 25c to 81, at China Hall
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Kid dolls at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Centrally located; seven rooms. In
quire at 204 East Chiilicothe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
BeIlelontaiLe Republican
J. @. A. CAMPBELL EditSr.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER ID. 1901
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN?
b b b b b
LOCAL BREvITlES
LOCAL BREvITlEs

Vacation until January 6.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

We have given 22c per dozen fo
eggs for TWO weeks. Bring Us you
eggs and butter.
CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Granulated Sugar.
95-10Uc per h., and Lion Coffee at
10c per lb. Qimited,) at McLaughlin's
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Beautiful Calendars for the New
Year at Frazer's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Fresh canned goods, new pack, peas
pumpkins, beans, cherries, peaches
etc at ED. W. KALB'S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

China dolls at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Blocks for babies at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

We rent dishes for suppers, we'd
dings. &c. CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Candidates

Will find q nice line of candidates
cards at the REPUBLICAN Office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Toilet sets, 81 so to $40, China Hall
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Finest steam engines, at China Hall.
Dinner sets, s4to $40, at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

When you want get up good dinner
telephone Ed W. Kalb, (15S) for choice
Groceries.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Printing presses, l0c, at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

RlItS, 6b S0lu6 Hall.
HOLIDA TGOODS of all
kinds, at II. ". MUIR
DOCKS Drug Store.
Linen books at China Hall.
House to Rent.
Centrally located; seven rooms. In
quire at 204 East Chiilicothe.
When you want choice Groceries and
haven't time to come down town after
them, telephone ed. Kalb's, 1853.
Kid dolls at China Hall.
China dolls at China Hall.
Two hustlers. Our 8Oc Young Hy-
son tea and our 15c bulk coffee. Buy
them at ED W. KALB'S.
Toys, all kinds at China Hall.
Printing presses, 1Oc, at China Hall.
Beautiful Calendars for the New
Year at Frazer's.
Toilet sets, 81 so to $40, China Hall.
Fresh canned goods, new pack, peas,
pumpkins, beans, cherries, peaches,
etc at ED. W. KALB'S.
Banks of all kinds, at China Hall.
Lamps, ali kinds, at China Hall.
When you want get up good dinner
telephone Ed W. Kalb, (15S) for choice
Groceries.
Doll carriages, cheap, at China Hall.
If you want something to eat, and
want it quick, telephone Ed w, Kalb's
Grocery, (158)
| Rubber dolls at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Granulated Sugar.
4 $4,000 per h., and Lion Coffee at
10c per lb., Qimited, at McLaughlin's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24
Doll carriages, cheap, at China Ha

If you want something to eat, and
want it quick, telephone Ed w. Kalb's
Grocery, Q58)
Rubber dolls at China Hall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Silver knives, forks and spoons
1S47 Rogers Bros best; take no other.
Every piece warranted. We have sold
them for 20 years. CARTER BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-24

Banks of all kinds, at China Hall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-01-14
FLAcsIAEF,s Ice NINE


An AheAhanstiDie Underground supply
For Town In Arizona.
Flagstaff. a comfortable logging
town on the Santa Fe Pacific T. ilway
Ia Arizona. has been provided by ma
ture with the queercst icemaking plant
known, declares the New York Sun.
During tie past summer a large part
Of the towns ice supply has been Sc
cured from caves In the pine wood,
nine miles TO the southwark
The caves are In lava formation. the
geological capping Of the entire coun-
try. Entering to the main cavern,
through a narrow slit In the malapal
rock. necessitates a vertical drop OF
ten feet to the door OF a passage that
runs further ln. TIL blocked by Ice
barriers The temperature in the cave.
even IN the height OF summer. Is about
the freezing point Many visitors have
been prostrated by the cold after max
ing too kong q stay.
The lee. which Is as hard a. Ice can
BE-. iills every nook and Granny beyond
the short black hallway that leads In
ward from the entrance. when dug
away N whatever quantity Il seems to
grow again from behind IN the man
ner of the creep OF glaciers The depth
or size Of the deposit Is not known.
Ia IL even believed that there "a an IN.
derground ice lake OF lmmense dimen-
si0nE
Hew the deposit was formed Is a
puzzle that has not been solved By geo
logists or Ice miners. The region IL
almost destitute OF surface or well
water, and the mean temperatures are
far above the thermometric dgure that
would appear TO render such a deposit
possible. But the Ice Is there. and the
product Of the unique mine has been
sold daily IN Flagstaff.