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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12
THE MAN WITH THE ADZE."
How the Butchers Chopping Block
Ii Kept Smooth and Neat.

~ hept smooth and Neat.
A constructive rather than n destruc-
tive force implied by the name lis 1.-THE
man with the adze," who Is sometimes
seen by early corners to the meat mar.
kets.
Most persons have doubtless observ-
ed the large blocks upon which butch
ers trim their steaks and chops. The
top of the block is usually as smooth
as glass. but the constant chopping of
meat thereon roughens the surface
eventually. The general idea seems to
be that the butcher keeps his block
smooth by merely saving off the rough
section. Such, however, is not the case.
Specialism has even entered here
The man who makes a business of
smoothing the butchers blocks appears
at the meat markets early in the morn
ing before the customers arrive. He
rolls the big block to the sidewalk,
then mounts to the top of 1t, adze in
hand. Bringing 1t down swiftly from
vertical position above his head, the
blade Is made to pass between his legs
Swimming the surface of the block with
great dexterity.
At each stroke thin layer of the
rough wood is removed. The operation
Is continued sufficiently to satisfy the
butchers requirements. Some three
hours are ordinarily consumed in the
operation, and at the end of that time
THE man with the adze" finds himself
richer by $1.-New York Times.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12
Natures Growing Work.

AS for the woman, she found the
chief wonders of creation not in the
eliminating vertebrate, but in the low
est orders of life.
1.-THE jellyfish, for instancew exclaim-
ed the woman. How was it ever got
to jell so beautifully?"
Now, the others thought they could
understand her awe, although none Of
them, as it transpired, had ever put up
any preserves.-DetrOitJ Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12
Not Given to Sauanderinr.

Justice-You say that you doubt the
statement of the previous witness that
the defendant squandered his inherit
ance. Please give the reason for your
doubt.
Witness-I tried three or four times
to get him to visit a church fair, but it
was useless. He always smiled and in
formed me that he was not born yester-
day.-Boston Transcript.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12
HOLDS UP A CONGRESSMAN,

SAT the end Of the last campaign, y
writes Champ Clark, Missouris brilliant
congressman. "frOm overwork, nervous
tension, loss of sleep and constant speak.
ing | had about utterly collapsed. II
seemed that all the organs In my body
were out of order, but three bottles OF
Electric Bitters made me all right. It's
the best all-round medicine ever sold
over a druggists counter" Over worked
gain splendid health and vitality from
Electric Bitters. Try them. Only soc
Guaranteed by DIR. w. H. Sheldon, drug
gist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

The most important foreign excur-
sion agencies in Europe are organizing
excursions to the Pan-American Expo
sition. Their programmes are being
received at the Bureau of Publicity,
and the leading features of the Exposi-
ton are cleverly displayed for the ben
eft of continental readers. The great
electrical features and Niagara Falls
are prominently mentioned in their IT.
erature.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

You will waste time if you try to cure
Indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself. That only makes it worse
when you do eat heartily. You always
need plenty of good food properly di-
gested. kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
result of years of scientific research for
something that would digest not only
some elements of food but every kind
And 1t is the one remedy that will do it,
DIR. u. A. Bisbee's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

The Chinese are not entirely clothed
in cotton. The ordinary annual crop of
silk in China is estimated at about o.
100000 pounds, of which over 60 per
cent is consumed in the country where
It is produced.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

The key to the Bastile is now hang
Ing on the wall In the hall at the old
home of Washington at Mount Vernon.
1t was given to Washington by Lafa-
yette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

81 had piles so bad | could get no rest
nor find cure until | tried DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. After using 1t once,
| forgot ever had anything like Piles"
Fl G. Boice, Somers Point, N. Y. Look
out for limitations. Be sure you ask for
Dt,Witt's. DR.. ID. A. Bisbee's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

In the German-Austrian central noun
tains as many as 1876 taverns are run fol
students and pupils. They had, las
year, 1881 guests.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds an6
chatting quickly heal by the use Of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is initiated
BE sure you get DeWitt's. DR.. ID. A
Bisbee's Drug Store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

Many Japanese workmen are going
into the mines of Colorado. Expert
ments with them show them to be ex-
cellent employees.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-04-12

The London mint produced 10Y $780,
SIS coins last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

MRS. NATIONS CRUSADE.


Wichita. Kan, Jan. 23-Mrs. Car
rie Nation and her colleagues in Mon
days saloon smashing crusade were
arraigned in the city court yester-
day and waived a preliminary hear
ing. Judge Kirk fixed their bonds at
$1,000 each, which We're promptly
given and the women released. Sa-
loonmen are very uneasy and the
more expensive places have employed
guards or 'lookouts' to warn the
keepers of the approach of the enemy.
At ten o'clock last night Mrs. Ma
ton terrorized the saloonmen again.
She made an inhammatory address in
the Salvation army barracks in which
she advocated the organization of an
army to wreck saloons. She pro-
voked the prohibition hearers to a
high pitch Of excitement and then
marched through the principal street
a distance of nine blocks, followed by
800 to 500 persons, some cheering and
some jeering her. Word that she was
on the streets went before her and
every saloon light was snuffed out and
every saloon door locked By the
time Mrs. Nation reached the union
depot 1000 persons were in the crowd,
but no violence of any kind was at
tempted. She purchased a ticket for
Norton. took the train and the sa-
looms opened up again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
BOARD OF TRADE.
Urges Congress to Have Dairy Interests L.
vestigsted- Rule Wanted
for Grading Wheat.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The first
session of the thirty-frst annual
meeting of the National hoard Of
trade was held here yesterday. At
the instance of the American Ware
houSemen's association the board
adopted resolution requesting con-
gress to instruct the agricultural de-
partment to investigate thoroughly
the development of the dairy inter-
ests of the United States. in relation
to the placing Of their products in
foreign markets. Favorable action
was taken on resolution proposed
by the Chicago board of trade pro-
viding for the appointment af a com
mittee to consider the question Of .
national uniform rule and practice
establishing the various grades Of
spring wheat, winter wheat and hard
winter wheat, and furnishing relia-
ble inspection of all wheats at such
places as may be found advisable. On
motion of the New York board Of
trade a resolution was adopted favor
ing national trade mark registra-
ton law and the creation of an Ameri.
can system of naval reserves, as was
also resolution proposed by the Gin
cinnati chamber of commerce for the
adoption of the metric system Of
weights and measures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
AN OPERA HOUSE FIRE.
The Grand at Cincinnati Discovered Burn-
Ing While Crowded to Its Utmost with
People to See "lIamlet."

Cincinnati, Jan. ga general
alarm called the fire department to
the Grand opera house building, sit
uated at the northwest corner Of
Vine and Longworth streets, at $40
last night. The theater, at the time
the fire was discovered, was crowded
to it's utmost. II is believed that all
Of those inside escaped safely, though
many narrow escapes from injury are
reported. At the time the fire was
discovered the actors and actresses Of
the +. II. Sothern company, playing
"Hamlet," were ready in their CO.'S
tunes for the first act. They rushed
to the street in their make-ups and
are now bemoaning the loss of their
wardrobes. From an incipient blaze
the fire soon assumed serious aspects
and spread to the Butler building, a
new six-story structure, separated
from the Grand opera house building
by narrow alley. The Gifts Engine
company building, adjoining the But
Ter structure, next caught fire. The
fremen worked heroically to subdue
the flames, concentrating their eff
forts to confne the fire to the Grand
opera house structure. Loss, about
100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
THE aAZING INQUIRY.
cret Meeting to Lay Out .
Plan Of Action.

Washington, Jan. 23.-The congress
sional committee which is inyesti-
eating the hazing of Cadet BcN held
its first session yesterday since COM
pleting the taking of testimony at
West Point The meeting was secret
and was for the purpose of laying out
a general plan of action. Chairman
Dick expressed a desire to secure
unanimity on all essential points and
to this end it was arranged each
member should present to-day a
brief upon the various questions in
vestigated. The informal discussion
disclosed that the members were in
substantial agreepent on the follow
ing regulations: Expulsion from the
military academy for sending or ac-
cepting challenge; exclusion from
subsequent appointment to the army
of anyone dismissed from the acad-
envy on account of hazing or fighting;
more tactical officers to give greater
supervision to cadets and closer rela-
tons between these officers and the
cadets.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
UUTRAGES BY INDIANS.
The Snake Band Of Creeks Whipping and
Threatening Indians Who Have
Filed on AllOtments.

Eufaula, |. T., Jan. BE. X. Fra
lier and others from the country west
Of Eufaula bring reports of fresh out
RACES perpetrated by the Creek In,
dams known as the Snake bands, wha
are arresting and whipping the more
conservative Indians. They have re-
yived the ancient laws and are seiz-
ing filing papers from Indians who
have filed on allotments. They whip
all Indians who file and threaten to
cut off the ears of filers for the Sec
cnd offense. The country west Of
here is terrorized and the insurrec-
tionists are armed to the teeth. col.
Letting heavy fines in cattle and prop
crty from the conservatives. No
whites are yet menaced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
NOTE TO THE POWERS
United States Asks for the Integ.
rity Of Chinese Territory.
BOXERS AGAIN CAUSE some ANXIETY


Berlin, Jan. 23.-With reference to
the report cabled from the United
States that the Washington govern
ment has issued note to the powers
asking for the withdrawal Of the al
lied troops to Tien Tsin and for
guarantees that Chinese territory. in
GLIDING Manchuria, will be left in
tact, a high official of the German for
eign Office told the correspondent of
the Associated press yesterday that
he did not believe the United States
would ask for such \ terms, as the
powers would need to keep the troops
where they were for the sake Of Dip
lomatic pressure during the peace
negotiations.
The Chinese minister in Berlin. Lui
Hal HOuan, has asked and obtained
leave to proceed to The Hague, to
which capital he is also accredited.
1t is understood that the purpose OF
the trip is to ascertain the chances
Of arbitration for settlement of any
questions that may be left undecided
at Pekin.
Boxers Attempted to Surprise Tien Tsin.
Victoria, B. C., Jan. 23.-The steam
er Victoria, which arrived yesterday
morning from the Orient, brought
news that the Boxers made an at
tempt to surprise Tien Tsin on the
night of January 1. They were in
small number and were easily driven
off, although they caused some anx-
iety during the night. It is alleged by
the North China Daily News that the
Boxers are associated with Ii Hung
Chang and Prince Cheng and that they
are in league with boxers about to
rise again.
The French troops had sharp
engagement with the Chinese troops
near Woch, capturing four guns,
many rifles and a lot of ammunition.
The Chinese troops have been several
times defeated by the rebels in Kansu.
ENJOYS Discuss Chinese Report.
Pekin, Jan. esterday the for
eign ENJOYS discussed the report Of
the Chinese plenipotentiaries, espe-
cially in the matter of punishments,
and exempted Isl Lien and Isl Wing
as being less guilty than the others.
The reply to the Chinese note will be
delivered tomorrow.
May Fetch the Emperor to Pekin.
'rien Tsin, Jan. est is reported in
German circles that unless the peace
negotiations are satisfactorily con-
sidered early next month strong
international expedition will be or
ganized to bring Emperor Kwang Su
end Prince Tuan to Pekin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
VICTORIA IS DEAD.
The End Ce:ss to the British Sover-
eign at $50 Last Night.
King EDWARD VII. NOW REICBS.


Cowes, Isle Of Wight, Jan. 23.--
Queen Victoria is dead and King Ed
ward VII. reigns. The greatest event
in the memory Of this generation.
the most stupendous change in exist
ing conditions that could possibly be
imagined, has taken place quietly,
almost gently, upon the anniversary
Of the death Of Queen Victoria's
father, the duke of Kent. The end
of this career, never equaled by any
woman in the worlds history, came
in q simply furnished room in o.
borne house. This most respected Of
all women, living or dead, lay in a
great four-posted bed and made a
shrunken atom whose face and figure
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live stock.

Kansas City Jan. 22.-Cattle--M Market
active and l0c higher; shipping and
dressed beef steers, s4.9O@54O; western
steers, $3.0Od5y0O; native cows, $31OQ4.l0
stockers $35O@4.SO. Hogs-Market 100
lower at $425@5.SO. Sheep-Market ac-
tive and firm; sheep, $325G4.9O; lambs,
sS00@5.30.
Chicago, jan 22-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, $5S5d6.1O; stockers, and feeders,
275@46O; Texas fed steers, sA.0O@4.S0.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $5O0n5. 30:
bulk of sales, $5.1565.25. Sheep--Good to
choice wethers, SS75@4.60; western sheep.
$.D@4.eO; native lambs, $SG5.50.
st. Louis, Jan. 1.-Cattle-Natlve steers.
50 S0d5.S0; stockers and feeders, 81. 4064.55:
Texas and Indian steers, 50. 4OQl4sO. Hogs
Pigs and lights. Gl5@5.2O; butchers.
@.2565. 321a. Sheep-Native muttons, A&
also; lambs, S.OO@6.00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
VIII Abide by the Decision.

Ardmore, |. IT,, Jan. Safeguarding
the controversy between the &. A. r..
council of administration and the
Denver committee, Capt. John S. Ham
mer, department commander of the
Indian territory q. A. r., says that
he will abide by the decision of Com
mander-in-Chef Rasseur, but favors
Denver as the next annual meeting
Place as originally planned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 23.-Three hun
dred and fifty negroes met in conven-
ton in Wichita and passed resolutions
condemning the Alexander burning
and calling upon the governor and leg
islature to punish the perpetrators.
They resolved that burning alive
marks the Caucasian race as more
brutal than so.called barbarians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
An Imitator Of Mrs. Nation in Indiana.

Hartford City, Ind, Jan. s3.-Be-
cause her husband had sold her chick
ems and bought whisky with the
money Mrs. William Towns yesterday,
after having horsewhipped Towns in
4 crowded street, endeavored to wreck
n saloon. She declares she will nau-
gurate a Carrie Nation crusade here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Congressman Bailey Elected Senator,

Austin, Tex, Jan. 23.-The two
houses, in separate sessions yesterday,
elected Congressman j. W. Bailey, of
Gainesville, United States senator to
succeed Horace Chiffon. The vote
stood; Senate. W. Bailey, ~; Il.
A. Atlee, 2. House,. W. Bailey, 10;
NJ II. Crane, !; John II. Reagan, 1;
Chiffon, 2. At a joint meeting of the
house and senate to-day the result
will be declared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A Drunken I3RrDer's Act,

Scranton, Pa, Jan. 93.-Frank Jann-
sen, a barber of South Scranton,
went home drunk yesterday morn
ing from a ball and in a quarrel with
his wife threw lighted lamp at her.
The bed was ignited and their severn
year-old boy burned to death. Mrs.
Jannsen was probably fatally burned.
Her sister, Maggie Mcdonald, was
seriously burned. The house was de.
stroyed. Jannsen is under arrest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Giant Powder Placed In u stove.

Vancouver, B. G., Jan. 23.-An ex-
plosion occurred at Selby farm, ten
miles north of the city, yesterday
morning, resulting in the death of
three people-Mrs. Celeste Walker,
aged 81; Eli Walker her son, aged 2S,
ind a daughter, Mrs. Julia Bailey,
aged 90. Giant powder placed in the
oven of the stove to dry exploded with
the above result. The Walkers came
here from Oklahoma.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Kruger Welcomed to Utrecht,

Utrecht, Jan. s3.-Mr. Kruger ar
rived here at midday. lie was re-
ceived by committee at the railroad
station and was cheered warmly. As
he drove to his hotel a choir sang
patriotic songs. Mr. Kruger thanked
the crowd outside and the people sang
the Transvaal national hymn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 23.-The steam
er Dolphin, just in from Skagway,
reports that the White pass and Yu.
kon road is still snow-blocked. Three
hundred people are storm-bound at
skagway. The Daily News plant at
Dawson was destroyed by fire on
January 16.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
saloons Wrecked at Harmon, Ill.

Bradford, ILL.,, Jan. 23.-Mamie Kel-
ley and Florence Fry wrecked two sa-
looms at Harmon because the proprie-
iors sold liquor to their brothers, who
are minors. The w. c. I. U. is de-
Tending them. The saloonkeepers
threaten to prosecute the temperance
organization for rafting quilts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
salvation Army nunrsnilnet.

Parsons, Kan, Jan. 23.-The whole
camp of the Salvation army was quar-
antined here last night on account of
smallpox. Capt. Moore and family
came here from Oklahoma with a
sick baby, and several eases devel-
6ped from this before discovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Zinc Ore for Europe.

Joplin, No., Jan. 23.-Fifty thou
sand tons of high-grade zinc ore from
the Missouri-Kansas mining district
is to be exported to Europe, this
amount of ore having already been
contracted for by the European
smelters with the Missouri and Kan
sas Zinc Miners association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
sharkey and Maher Matched.

Louisville Ky, Jan. e3.-Tom
Sharkey and Peter Maher were yes
terday matched to meet in a 2O-round
contest before the Louisville Athletic
club during the month of February.
They will meet at catch weights.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Reno, New, Jan. ga special to
the Gazette from Carson announces
the defeat of the lottery bill yester-
day by the decisive vote of q to 3.
The matter was brought up by the
anti-lottery forbes on resolution to
memorabilia congress, expressing the
views of the present legislature as ut
terly opposed to amending the con-
stitution of Nevada to permit the
licensing of lottery company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

st. Joseph, No., Jan. 23.-The an
nual meeting of the Tri-State Bill
Posting association is in session here.
About 30 delegates from various cities
in Missouri, Kansas. and Nebraska are
Dresent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
A Hearing on the st. Louis Exposition.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Ex-Gov. Fran
els, of Missouri, and a delegation from
ST Louis are here in connection with
legislation for the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton. A hearing by the house COM
mittee having the subject in charge
has been set for Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
fight with Rohhers.

Hartsville, Tenn, Jan. 23.-Thres
safe-blowers, who robbed the post
Office and general store conducted BY
Burnley & Hall, were overtaken in
the woods near Flippen, Ky. The
robbers opened fire and killed one
man and fatally wounded his son.
A general fusillade followed, during
which two of the robbers escaped and
the other was captured, after being
dangerously shot.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
Bryan Asked to Appear Before Committee

Washington, Jan. 23.-Chairman
Southland, of the house committee on
coinage, yesterday sent dispatch to
W. J. Bryan at Lincoln, Neb., asking
him whether he could appear before
the committee on coinage, weights
and measures or send his views as to
financial measures pending there.
The dispatch grew out of the request
of Representative Shafroth, of Colo
rndo. that Mr.. Bryan SHOULD be invited
to express his views along with others
prominent in the financial world who
are being heard upon the pending bill,
making all silver obligations redeem
able in gold.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS JANUARY a. TWEE PAGES.
HARRISoN's TRIBUTE.
The Ex-Presldent OF the United States
Talks About the Death Of
Queen Victoria.

indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 23.-When
notified of the queens death yester-
day afternoon Benjamin Harrison
made this statement: NO other
death could have excited so general
a sorrow. There are persons in every
nation, other than Great Britain.
whose death would more profoundly
move the people of that nation, but
Queen Victoria's death will bring real
sadness to the hearts Of more men
and women than any other. The
drum beat did not define her domin-
ions; the union jack was not the
symbol of her larger empire. More
hearts pplsated with love for her and
more knees bowed before her queenly
personality than before the queen of
Great Britain. God Save the Queen
had become well nigh universal an
them.
81 do not care TO speculate as to
the effect of the queens death upon
European politics further than to say
that a mighty influence on the side
OF peace has been lost. The British
people will find it hard to adjust
their minds and hearts to success
sion. The new sovereign will be 10y
ally supported in his constitutional
prerogatives and will not be denied
an opportunity to win that dominion
over the hearts of his people which
they yielded to his mother"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24
vrrc the Passage Of the ship sub.Idy nm

Olympia. Wash. Jan. 23-The SEN
ate yesterday adopted memorial to
congress on strictly party lines. re-
questing that body to pass the ship
subsidy bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

Berlin. Jan. ga public collection
is being made in Hamburg with a
view of presenting to Gen. Dewet a
sword of honor and providing relief
for suffering Boer women and chill
dren.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

The thirteenth annual convention Of
the Missouri and Kansas Association
Of Lumber Dealers began at Kansas
City, Mo-, yesterday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-01-24

William Cross. a negro. was Instant
~ Killed by u fall of slate in a mine
al Besier, Mo.