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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Isaac Hirsh & Son.

Mr.. Isaac Hirsh established his present
dry.goods business at the Crystal Pal
ace" on Main street in 1867, and Is the
Oldest firm in its line in the city. Mr.
Hirsh has increased the business until
now it and the millinery department.,
which has been added, is one OF the lar
gest in tie city. Marked success has at
tended him since 1861. He is one OF our
most respected business men and has
filed many positions from our people.
He was for years city councilman and is
now a valued member OF the school
board. As will be seen elsewhere in our
columns. with the beginning oil the New
Year. a new member has been added to
the firm and the style name is now Isaac
Hirsh x Son. The new partner is his
only son and child, Mr.. Maurice Hirsh,
who is well known in business circles for
his integrity, business enterprise and
good looks. The only thing now to be
done TO make the firm complete will be
for Maurice to get married. We wish
them continued success.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
ISAAC aIRsH ( SON
New Dry Goods Firm

take this method Of announcing to
my patrons and the public at large that
have taken my son. Maurice Hirsh, az
"A foil partner. into the dry goods aud
millinery business heretofore conducted
by me at y24 Main street, Fredcricks.
burg. The new firm will do business
under the name aud style Of Isaac llirsh
* Son.
| bespeak for the new firm continu-
ance OF the patronage heretofore SO
literally bestowed upon me Those III
debted 10 me will please come forward
and settle in order that my books may
be finally closed.
Isaac IIIEsH
The new firm Of Isaac lirsh X Son
offers its services To the public, aud will
do all in its power 10 deserve n cOntinu-
ance Of the very liberal patronage be-
slowed upon its predecessor by a dis
eliminating list of patrons and the
public at large
All liabilities OF the old firm OF Isaac
Hirsh will be assumed by the new firm,
and all bills due Isaac Hirsh may be
settled with w. Thanking all Of our
customers for past iavors. aud assuring
them that it shall be our earnest effort
To merit a continuance OF the same, We
extend cordial invitation 10 all t.
come and examine our goods, and test
our methods
Isaac llR-H
MAURICE lllRsH.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
A TASTY, But Enjoyable German.

A hasty German was gotten up and
given at the Opera House Monday night.
which proved to be q success and highly
enioyed. Mr.. f. NJ. Young, Jr., led, with
Miss Fannie Tucker Carmichael. The
dancers were Misses Ethel Lewis. OF
Baltimore, Fannie Taylor, Mamie and
Elise Ficklen, Kate Newell Doggett,
Perry, Edith and Burwell Barber Edmo
C. Lee, Jennie Maitland, Virginia Hal.
sey. Fannie Beale. Mary Meredith and
Fannie Tucker Carmichael; Messrs. f.
/. W. Green. NJ. G. Lattimer, c. O'COn-
nor Goodrich. \. I. Dickson. II II.
Henderson. T S. Shepherd. & -. Harri-
son. VI. c. Hall Jr, r Taylor Mason
and Taylor Smith. Edmund Bradford,
Charles Beale, ]. c Chichester, ". C..
stearns, c. T. Phillips and Chester Cool
rick Music was furnished by Downs,
Brummett and Humphreys string band.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Mrs. Alpheus ". Embrsy Entsrtain'.

Mrs. Alpheus W. Embrey gave on Tues
day a most beautiful entertainment at
her home in this city, commencing at ] p.
IN, 1t was a card party. and there were
twenty ladies as guests Handsome prizes
were presented TO the winners. Miss
Mary Shepherd won the first, a lovely
picture frame Miss Lucilla b Yates the
second, three Mexican lace handkerchiefs,
and the booty, box OF Huyler's candy,
was awarded TO Mrs j. L Tompkins. An
elegant spread of meats and sweets was
served to the guests after the game
Those present were Mesdames II. II.
Johnston, A Randolph Howard William
Bernard, j f. Tompkins, S g. Wallace,
d. G. Bowman, j. n. Barney, r l. Stof-
fregen. Misses Mary Fitzhugh, Mary Shep-
herd, Mary Thompson, Judith Shepherd,
Frances Thompson, Emma Carter, OF
Woodstock, Lucillia b. Yates, Ethel
Lewis, of Baltimore, Eva Tyler Sallie A.
Magrath, Maude Embrey, Grace c. King
and Susie NJ. Bradley.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
CITY ENGINEER MARYE, OF NEW
PORT NEWS, SHOT
Son OF Auditor Marye-shots Fired BY A
Ashby. Formerly OF cuiptper

e. Aylctt Ashby. IA prominent yonnr
attorney Oi Newport News. formerly oi
Culpcper. shot and it is thought fatal J
wounded Civ Engineer y T. Mnrye, tn
al Col. Morton AiarNe. State AgiilOr. 40
Newport News Monday AFTERNOON te
ball entered the stomach. tearing entirely
through the liver. There Is but iiitir
chance Of recovery. Marye was III love
with Miss Mary e. Garnctt. sleter in.iaW
Of Ashby. His suit was rejected aud tie
was denied the house. sept. - Naryc
sent Miss Garnett's brother. A. l. Gar-
nett. challenge To tight II duel. u was
not accepted. About ten days ago an
other brother, William, and Marye had
a fight over the trouble. Monday after
noon Marye went TO the house and rang
the bell. He received no response and
began throwing brick-bats, ilower-pots
and shells into the parlor breaking four
windows ana transOmS. Mrs. Ashhy tel
ephoned To her husband, asking him to
come and protect her. Ashhy lett his
office. borrowed revolver and started
To his house. He met Marye coming
down the street under arrest Officer
Woodward having him in charge. Ashby
fired four shots. The first struck the oiil-
Ger over the heart. the bullet striking n
button, CHANGING and making slight
wound. Another struck Marye in the
abdomen He staggered and walked
across the street 10 drug store, where
several doctors gathered around him. He
was removed to hospital and an opera
ton performed ~ he lay in the drug
store the wounded man called Ashby 10
him and shook hands with him. saying
he did not blame him Ashhy was hailed
in the sum of $50 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AM
POTOMAC RAILROAD.
schedule in effect Nov oath. 1901
rN.Vr NnpTuXV Ann


S.48 A. NJ. daily Stops on Sigunl ar
Woodbridge Sundays ouly.
S.85 A. NJ. daily. No local stops
lU.O5A NJ. sundays only. Stops~on sigma
at Brooke. Aqua, Wide Water Ou"ntieo aho
i TGST' 4. &. daily. except sunday. stops
ON signal at Gr0oke. aqua, Wide Water
Luantlco and Woodbridge
80 Z. Nj. daily except sunday. No local
ia p. NJ. daily. No local stops
las D. H., daily. No local stops.
$50 L. NJ daily. stops on signal AZ
R-Soke, Wide Water Sud Quautlco. stops
.l signal at Woodbridge on sundays only
LEAVE SOUTHWARK.
GOO A. NJ. daily except sunday Richmond
Accommodation. Makes all local stops.
629 A NJ. daily. At!ehtlc Coast Line
train. stops at Milford. boswell and Ash
land. daily, and on signal AT other local
stops on sundays only
1914 A. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes
local stops on signal
1924 p. m. daily. southern Railway train.
No local stops.
1888 p NJ daily. Seahoard Air Line
train, stops Oh signal at boswell and Ash
land. passengers taking this train Tor Elbu
aud 6yrd STREETS viii transfer AT Acca.
SIS I. VI. daily. Atlantic coast Line
traiu. stops a. boswell aud Ashland.
$40 4. NJ. daily. Makes local stops on
signal.
$50 =. VI daily Seahoard Air Line train.
stops al boswell aud Ashland on signal
Accommodation train leaves achmoud
J.. VI. daily except sunday arrives fredeficSs-
W.P. TAYLOR. Trahic Manager
EFT. D. MYERS. President.
{. c. COX gent,
". ID. Dt X =, General Manager.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Charles Nswh.uss Of culpsps- Disap-
paars in Baltimore.

Charles NewhoUse, son OF Hon 3 NJ.
Newhouse, OF Culpeper county, strangely
disappeared in Baltimore on Chr tmas
eve. and so far every effort 70 get trace
OF him has proved unavailing. Mr. New
house j. about twenty-five years age.
and is a man Of high character and good
habits Just before Christmas ic went to
Baltimore with n friend. and there dis
posed of some cattle He had bought n
few Christmas presents, and ne and his
friend were ready TO leave for home. An
hour before train time Mr.. Newhouse
looked at his watch and said to his
friend. you take my valise and this
money and will meet you in an hour
at the depot" The friend took the
money and valise and waited at the
train. but Mr.. NewhOuse never came
The gentleman came home alone
and delivered the check to MIR. Newhouse,
Sr. Further investigation developed
the fact that Mr.. Newhouse's satchel
and overcoat are still at the Howard
House in Baltimore where he stopped,
Every effort is being made to locate him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Resolutions Of Respect.

Al a meeting of the Rappahannock
Valley Medical Association the following
resolutions were offered by DR. ) l.. Scott
and unanimously approved;
The death of our beloved friend and
fellow practitioner has filled our hearts
with grief In sad remembrance that we
sball no more have his friendly assOeia-
ton we wish this expression OF sorrow
10 be recorded in our minutes.
DIR. Lnthicum was a practicing ply
stefan for nearly eighteen years, and in
this time he won the love and confidence
of the community in which he ministered
Brave and wise in his advice, and faithful
in his high calling. although firm in his
own onvictions, he was always liberal
towards Others.
"The society further directs that copy
az this memorial be sent to the family OF
our deceased friend aud furnished TO the
citv papers for publication"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
srotsYlyania Notes.

Correspondence of The FREE LANCE
MassapOnax, Va. Jan. l, 1902.
There will be preaching at MassapOnax
church the Lat Sunday by the pastor.
Mrs. L. r. Colbert, Of the county, is
quite sick.
Miss Mamie Palmer has been visiting
friends in fredericksburg
Mrs Burke has returned from Milford,
where she was called by the illness OF her
mother.
Miss Grace Harding has returned TO
her home in Washington.
We are glad 10 state that Capt John
Smith is able TO be out again.
Miss Carrie Carver, OF Newport News,
is visiting friends in the county.
Mr.. and Mrs Temple Smith have re-
turned home, after a pleasant visit TO
friends in Spotsylvania.
Miss Marion Towles is visiting her pa
rents in Lancaster county
The high water prevented the mail
carrier from carrying the mail from
Spotsylyania c. H. to Summit on Mon
day.
Happy and prosperous new year 10
The FREE LANCE and all of its readers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
4. WALLACE GARNER ASSIGNS
Liabilities About 50, 500 Assets s-timssed
az $4,000

Mr. H. Wallace Garner. the well-known
grocer and conIectiOner. doing business
on Commerce street here made "a vol
untary assignment for the benefit OF all
his creditors tuesday evening with
Mr. II. p. Willis trustee. The liabilities
are about $4,000, and assets estimated
at 81, 800. The following is list OF
creditors and amounts due them
Observation-Disclosures X Chesley,
$42.93; ). ilirsh Il Bro. S2S.O0; Charles
Wallace Il Bro, $50 90; h j Marshall,
$1,000.
BALTIMORE. II. Gressiit, si0.22;
Baltimore Bargain House. S3Ol1O;
George BlOme Sons Company. S21j.6S;
f. \. Davis Company. $3.50; McCom-
mick 4 Company. $40 9S; Biscuit Com
pany, $37 60: .OtteDjer Bros, -. -;
Fehsenheld Cigar Company. $50 90;
Bohen Importing Company, $lI5O; Il.
II Retteuhoff. SD %: Brady. Robinson
4 Company. $1,000; William Deeches
Company. $l7 30; Rogers Printing Com
pany. 81 80; George Chapman Company,
SO -: Maryland Candy Manufacturing
Company, $500; Blue Ribbon Candy
Company. So 90; Newdecker Tobacco
Company. $40 90; VIM Koch Importing
Company, $SO3 Fouerdean Marsh
Company, $3.50.
Richmond-Christian Winirey 4 Com
pauy. So o.; Eagle Paper Company,
S2l.35; Fleming Christian Company,
$3.50; J. n. Wolfe Soap Company,
50 90: Fenno & Grove. Sl3 10
New York-llilrs Bros. Company,
SG4 90: Geo l. Storm Company,Sl7.5O;
T. Fisher 4 Company. S2O.2S, j. b.
Brown Il Company. $l2.30; Nordinger
Charlton Fire Works Company, 5000;
Ramsay & Ehinger 50 30; New York
Cohee Company, S3l.0O; Hills Bros.
Importing Company. SlO5 TO-
Philadclphia-Park Mills Company,
$500: r. e. TESTS sons. Sil00; Ameri-
can Preserve Co. Si5 -
Orange. Mass.-New Home Sewing
Machine Company. Sll9.O2.
Newark. " J.--Cros-man Bros, SIP.
Washington. ID C-ArmOur Packing
Company, $3.50, aud Cosby Bakery
S97 90.
Stoneleigh. Va D : Reach. SILL.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
DR. JOHN : ANDERSON RETURNS
He VIII Report Results OF investigation IL
England.
lsAkC IllR-H
MAURICE lIIRsH

DR.. John +. Anderson. formerly OF this
city, who went To England about two
months ago to study the bubonic
plague at ports in that country. return
ed TO New York Saturday on the White
Star Liner Majestic DR.. Anderson rep
resented the Marine Hospital Service and
had a special commission from Presi-
dent Roosevelt He was instructed to
visit sailors boarding houses and any
place that had been or was plague infect
ed. besides making microscopical exami-
nations of the plague bacilli in It's various
stages Of development.
Because of this latter phase Or Ander-
son carried with him very valuable
microscope, which became an object OF
attention by the customs inspectors who
examined his baggage. When it was
found that the instrument had been
taken from this country duties omit were
waived
DIR. Anderson will al once submit a
special report minutely covering his
work while abroad 10 Surgeon General
Walter Wyman, Of the Marine Hospital
Service
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Heart Party N Hcnor Of Miss Virginia
May

Miss Jennie w. Goolrick gave a pleas
ant heart party at her home, River
side" Tuesday in honor OF her cousin,
Miss Virginia May, Of Washington. The
prize was won by Miss Jennie Phillips
and the booty by Miss Emma Carter. OF
Woodstock. Va After the game dainty
refreshments were served Those pres.
ent besides the hostess and her guest OF
honor Miss May. were Mesdames J. \.
Barney, j. T. Goodrich. Fleming G..
Bailey. Of Chatham" Misses Emma
Carter, OF Woodstock, Va, Jennie Phil
lips, Nellie Carmichael. Mamie McCarty,
Matte Franklin. Annie +. Fleming, Ma
mic d. Beale aud Bruce Goodrich.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
TIE NARY WASHINGTON HosPlrAI.
csl seth B. French Gives /, $500.

col Seth b. French. OF New York.
former resident Of this city has given 10
the Mary Washington Hospital here
$500 TO build and equip complete
operating room Col French is ever
ready To give to anything that is for the
benefit OF his old home He paid some
le e wears ago several thousand dollars
for Identifying the Confederate cemetery,
and the beautiful chapel of the Presby-
terrain church here is his gift OF love in
memoriam to his daughter Miss Marga-
ret Patton French, who sleeps in the
family lot in the City cemetery here by
the side of her mother. who was the
daughter Of the late John NJ h. 'ndOn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Watched the old Year Die.

4 watch meeting was held at the Meth
odist church Tuesday night. There was
a good congregation present The serv-
ices consisted of song and prayer, and a
sermon by Rev. Geo. T. Tyler. Subject
1.-THE Parable OF the Vergins." An ex-
perience meeting was held, aud short
talks from Rev Homer WEIGH, and
Messrs. T.. W. Stearns and J. Fred
Brown. While the old year was dying,
the congregation on Bonded knees, sang
the hymn commencing, Come, Let us
use the Grace Divine.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
New Years Eve.

Tuesday night, new years eve, was
made hidious by brass bands, horns
whistles. cannon aud fire crackers, and
everything that could make a noise
Boxes were removed from in front o
stores and piled in the streets, The
grand finale was the tolling of the old
year out and ringing the new Year in
which was joined in by all the bells and
whistles OF the manufacturing enterprises
OF the city. 1t was fun for the boys
but death to the frogs" who were the
old people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
John Bowling Got the Watch With
Ticket 1898

The drawing for the gold watch and
chain ut the Virginia Clothing House
on Main street, Tuesday night, attracted
a larle crowd. Ticket 1913. held by Jno.
Bowling. son Of Mr. Lewis Bowling. won
the priz,, and he went OF happy man
with his face wreatbed in smiles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Al the Churches Yesterday.

Services were held at st. George
Church and a sermon preached by Rev.
w. d. Smith yesterday morning ut
IL a. m.
At 9;30 a. m. at Trinity, Rev. IL. II.
Barber administered the rite OF Holy
Communion and delivered a short ser
mon
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
3. Y. a. 4 II. SOCIETY.
Annual Meeting OF stockholders.

Annual Meeting OF Stock-HoIders.
The annual meeting OF the tock-Hold-
ers OF the RappahannOck Valley Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society will be held
in the Mayors Office in the town OF Fred
ericksburg on Thursday, Jan. 3. 1902, at
IL O'Clock a III, 10 hear the reports OF
the President and Treasurer and 10 elect
officers for the ensuing year Every
Stock Holder is earnestly urged to he
present. uy order OF the President
) j OHM. Secretary
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
PRETTY sPoTsYLvANIA WEDDING.
en-, wning Davis

One of the most beautiful marriages
that has occurred in our midst for some
time was solemuized at old historical
Walters Baptist Church. in SpOtsylyania
county. on bee 23rd. at j:3O p. IN. The
church was artistically decorated with
eyergrecns ond ported plants for the Oc-
casion The contracting parties were
Miss Julia May Davis Youngest daugh-
ter nf DR.. and Mrs J W. Davis. OF Part
low. and Mr Ernest W Chewing. Il
popular young business man OF that
neighborhood Regardless OF the in
clemency OF the weather quite a number
gathered 10 see the happy young couple
united in one Tie bridal party entered
the church 20 the sweet strains OF Men
dels-ohu's Wedding March. which was
rendered by Miss Mary Davis. sister of
the bride in the following order: Mr..
Henry Davis. with Mss Maude chew
ming: Mr.. Franklin Davis, with Miss
Nita Grimsley: Mr. VIM Ii. Maddox.
with Miss Mary Waller; Mr.. Carroll
Coodloe. with Miss Madge Driver: Mr..
Joe Dnerson, with Miss Clara Smith;
Mr. Chas. Davis with Miss Calm Chewing.
Next came little Miss Annie and Master
Conway Chewing, niece and nephew OF
the groom. acting as flower girl and ring
bearer Then came the maid OF honor,
Miss Kate Davis, sister of the bride, in a
mode albatross. carrying red carnations,
followed by the bride, looking very beau
tiful. in pearl grey crepe de chene, with
white veil. caught up with orange bios
SONS, carrying white carnations, lean
ing on the arm of her brother. Mr.. Geo.
Davis They were met at the altar by
the groom and his best man, MIR. {. {.
Chewing. where Rev ;. Ryland, pas
tor Of the church. performed the cere-
mony in a solemn and impressive man.
ner After the ceremony the bridal party,
with a number of friends and relatives,
repaired to the home Of the brides pa
rents where a sumptuOus supper. con
sisting OF every delicacy that could he
obtained. was served The presents
were numerous and handsome.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
If YOU WANT

To yet the most enjoyment out OF
your hard earned dollars this Amns bay
Your Candies Nuts. Raisins, Oranges.
Apples Bnnanas Mince Alent. Fireworks
etc. from " L. Bj RRl So where You
get best goods at rork-bOttOm prizes
Sunday school purchasing committees
will save time. trouble md money 10y II,
ing Ms their orders. which viii bc filled at
lowest wholesale prices We make q
speciality oi furnishing sunday schools.
just think Nice French Candy. 1c n
Crystalizod Creams, l2c 10. Fine Crau-
aud chocolates. mixed. Zoe III; Crrhm
Chocolate drops. l., - and 31c lb:
Fudge 2Or 10: Chocolate Chips. 2Or ib .
Chocolate Covered Caramels. 2Oc III. Fine
BON Bons ia llb boxes. Pc; Broken Min.
ture and Hall and Hall. lOcih: Lowurys
Lily Creams Toe pkg; Lowney' thoco-
late Nuts. ljc psgc; L0wney's American
Beauty Chocolates los Goc. 'slh- 3pr;
Lovingly Souvenir Chocolates Guc Ih;
Lowney'- Chocolate and Bon Buus. luc
H.: Lowuey's Chocolate Mint-. 4nc lh,
Crram Nnts. l5c 10: Darling Mint~ l'c
NJ: Fine Malngn Raisins ~, 10: Large
Muscatels. Zoe ib; Cocoanuis, .. q and
&c; Shred CocOannt, zoe ID; CrystalliLed
Ginger. zoe ~. Preserved Ginger. - and
zoe pot; Plum Pudding. 10. - and 4lc !,
Mince Meat and Zoe TO- Large Sweet
Oranges. 3jc doz; Lemons - and 2Oc
doz. Apples, b. 10 and soc peck; Best
Mixed Nuts. l5c 10. Cool NNoi Nuts.
he ib. III kinds Of
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
pivnrca aranted.

In the Corporation court of this city,
by Attorney W. d. Carter, counsel, Mrs
Carrie Walker has been granted n divorce
on statutory grounds from her husband,
Calvin Walker, OF this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
Barves az the Wharf.

Seven barges arrived at the wharf
Yesterday to load railroad ties-four for
". S. Embrey. two for J. W. Masters
and one for j. NJ. Griffin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
READ THIS.

Go to Genther's for cheap handmade
Harness, Saddles, Whips, etc. His goods
aye reliable and his prices low. All goods
warranted. Repairing done promptly
and low prices guaranteed.
adss. ly-w GEaTHkR
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02
To cuRg A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL it fails
70 cure Z. W. Groves signature Is on
each box 25c.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

II troubled with n weak digestion,
belching. sour stomach, or iiyon feel dull
after eating. try Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price. % cents.
Samples free at NJ. NJ. Lewis's drug store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

The undersigned as special commissioners BY
virtue OF decree OF the Circuit court OF = red
erlcksburg, Va, entered on July 23rd, 1901,
10 the ehancery cause Of BiscOe and Others vs..
Pulllam, administrator, and Others, VIII on
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-02

v. D. DTXE' General Manager.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-29
Work Commenced on Esmeralda.

The Esmeralda Gold Mining company
started force OF men working on. their
property, at the head of Big Cracker
creek, the first Of the week. The work
is merely the preliminary work of clean.
ing up the l70-foot tunnel and building
the boarding house. The work is in
charge Of Superintendent J. W. Gray,
who was formerly foreman OF the Colum.
bia mill. The company expects to EN-.
ploy at least fifteen men in extensive
development work, with the intention Of
constructing mill in the spring. This
company is composed Of Portland and
eastern capitalists and the following
Baker City people: d. s.. A. E., II. w.
and ". II. Kinsey and G. +. Illidge. and
J. &. Shea, Of La Grande.-BOurne
News.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-10-29
Eastern Oregon Gold Fields.

The gold fields Of Oregon are each year
growing in wealth and extent. Oregon
has never received its proper place from
statistical sndpoint-althouRh II ia
the fault Of the mine owners and COM
panies, and not that Of the government.
Every effort is made by the United
States geological survey to get the cor
rect figures, but We are informed that
even the figures sent out annually by the
government have been added to in many
instances, because Of u certainty that
those sent in were considerably short Of
the real output. No one il to blame hut
the mine owners for this state Of affairs
and it is no doubt greatly mitigating
against the real mining interests Of Ore
Western Mining World.