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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN PLANS.
Headquarters at Washington
Fourteen in Committee.

Washington, May 1.-THE Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee tonight
decided to make its headquarters in Wash
ington and to increase the Executive Com
mittee from eleven to fourteen members, OF
whom eight shall be members of the Con-
gressional Campaign Committee. and six
from the outside. 1t is understood that Ben
T. Cable of Illinois will accept the chair
manship of the Executive Committee. The
headquarters of the Executive Committee
will be in Chicago. and this committee VIII
have charge of the congressional campaign
in the West. while the main committee will
look after the East from Washington.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
Messrs. Parsons and Brookings Is.
sue Appeal for Volcano
Sufferers.
LIBERAL DONATIONS EXPECTED.
Mayor Wells Approves the Com
mittee's Action-Special Work
ers Are Appointed to So
licit Contributions.


q ST. Louis. May II. ls02-To the Pub
. lie: Having been appointed by the
= President of the United States a St
= Louis committee to receive and dis
q tribute funds for the relief of the
. sufferers from the recent catastrophe
. In Martinique and St. Vincent, We
. earnestly request that liberal cortri-
. buttons be sent without delay 10
= Charles Parsons. president State Ma
q tional Bank.
a CHARLES PARSONS.
- ROBT. S. BROOKINGS,
o Committee.
o The President Of the United States
= having personally appointed commit I
. tees in all the larger cities of the I
. country to solicit funds for the relief I
y of the sufferers from the recent terri I
. BILE catastrophe in Martinique and st. I
. Vincent. l hope the citizens of st. I
4 Louis, with their usual generosity, 4
= will respond promptly to the appeal 4
- of the Presidents committee. feeling 4
4 assured that the results will be cred 4
q liable to our civic pride.
= ROLLA WELLS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
OFalion. Ill, May H-wil,iam Housan.
Mayor Of this city. announced the appoint
ing OF the following committees for the
ensuing year: Street. d. Zitzmann, John J.
Quinn and A. Thoma; Ordinance. J. Schach-
ncr. J. T. Holiday and J. Landsraf; Finance.
J. T. Holiday, ]. ]. Quinn and d. Ntzmann:
Light. ] Landgraf. A. Thoma and J.
Schachner; City Property, A. Thoma, J. z.
Holiday and ]. Landgral: Sewerage, ]. J.
J. Schachner, d. Zitzmann and John J.
Quinn. The following ofncer. were ap-
pointed: City Attorney, z. j. TecklenberG
Of Belleyille: Chief of Fire Department.
George Brockhahn: Fire Warden. John
Bayet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
BANQUET AT LAGRANGE, NO.
Given by Citizens as Celebration
of Establishment of Plant.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Lagrange. Mo-. May IA banquet was
the citizens of Lagrange in honor of the
Real Food Company of Battle Creek, Mich.
plant in this place. One hundred and fifty
persons were invited and twenty-five per-
sens from Battle Creek, Detroit and other
the event was the greatest in the history
of Lagrange.
The Real Food Company, manufactures a
a pure food and their large factory here
has capacity Of about one car load Of the
f3oa IN Il Il hon hth am as @ .ne
night,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
INVITATION TO Mr.. ROOSEVELT.
Presidents Presence at Illinois
State Fair Is Desired.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

RE.PUBLIC SPECIALA
Springfield. Ill, May H.-Acting upon the
request Of W. c. Garrard, secretary OF the
State Board of Agriculture. Governor Yates
to-day officially invited President Roosevelt
to be present at the Illinois State Fair on
Wednesday. October /, or on Thursday. Oc-
tober 2.
The fair this year will mark the golden
anniversary of the State Board of Agricul-
ture. and efforts are under way to make It
a memorable event. 1t Is believed that 100.-
900 people will greet President Roosevelt in
the event that hs accepts the invitation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
MAY BE LOOKING FOR OIL.
Two Good Flows of Artesian Wa
ter Struck at Morehouse, Mo-

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Morehouse. Mo-. May 1.-Two good flows
Of artesian water have come at the wen
being sunk here by the Himmelberger-Har-
rfson Lumber Company. The frst was
reached at . depth Of go feet and the other
at 100 feet The promoters are not satis-
fed and have ordered the workmen to con-
tinus drilling. Oil seems to be the end In
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
CHINA TO BE MODERNIZED.
Wu Ting-Fang to Draft Laws on
Up-tO-Date Basis.

Pekin. May H.-An imperial edIct has been
issued appointing WI Ting-fang, the
Chinese Minister at Washington. and Sheng
CHA Peng to prepare code Of Chinese laws
on modern lines. WI Ting-fang will prob
ably soon be recalled to China to undertake
this work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
AkINs MEN WE'RE IN CONTROL.
Livingstone County Republican Favor
Arch 3. Davis for Senator.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


Chillicothe. Mo-, May 4-Livingstone
County Republicans held convention to-
to the Fourth District Senatorial Nomina-
ting Convention to be held at Trenton to-
morrow. Arch B. Davis Of Chillicothe was
favored for Senator and was allowed to
name his delegates Roosevelt was de-
clared the conventions choice for Presi-
dent in 1901 The Atkins men had control
of the meeting and the resolutions COM
mended the work Of Atkins. Bartholdt and
Joy, but said never a word about Colonel
herens.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
WILL BE BURIED At RAMSEY.
S. D. Staff, Who Died at Hospital,
Is to Be Taken Home.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ramsey. H.. May H.-News was received
Of his brother. Douglass STAFF. of this city
at the City Hospital. st. Louis. The body
will be buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church. three mile East Of here tomorrow.
8. D. Staff was taken to the City Hospital
from his home at Grand avenue and Powder
street Monday suffering from pneumonia.
He died that evening. He was 50 years old.
and had been in St. Louis about nine
months He leaves a wife.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
OPERATORS VALUABLE TROPHY
Fred NJ. McClintic Awarded Carne-
gle Medal Worth $500.

Dallas Tex, May A.-Fred NJ. McClindc.
head Of the Associated Press operator5 stan
in Dallas. winner Of the Carnegie medal ana
receiving Ia teIe9raphy In the tournament
held ON March !. at Atlanta, Ga. to-day
received the medal presented By Andrew
Carnegie to the worlds best teieetapner:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
REVENUE FROM LICENSE TAXES.
Report Will Show States Share 20
Have Been $39O,OS2.O9.

REPUBLIC SPECIAk
Jefferson City. Mo-, May 1.-THE States
share of the special license taxes collected
by the county collectors for the year l901,
as shown by the forthcoming Auditors re-
ports, amounts to $3.50. 5000. This is the tax
derived from dramshop and billiard hall
licenses,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

blessed with another rain this afternoon:
One Of the largest wheat crops Will De
harvested this season that was ever known
here. Corn is in excellent condition. the
farmers of this county have great cause Tor
satisfaction.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
Prohibition County Ticket.

REPUBLIC SPECIA1A
Salem. H., May 1.-THE Prohibition Coun-
ty Convention met here to-day and nomi-
Judge, Captain C. Rohbrough Of Kinmundy:
County Clerk, s. E. Loomis of Centralia; !;
County Treasurer. W. g. Ross Of Alma:
Sheriff, Harry g. Shrigley Of Brubaker;
County Superintendent OF Schools. Oscar s.
Marshall Of this place. The convention was
harmonious and all nominations were made
by acclamation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Will give ample time for preparation but as
"Procrastinalion Is the thief of time," you
should begin now, and brighten your
homes, both inside and out. by the use of
the proper paint. We have paint for
actly what you need. We will be glad to tell
you. Platt & Thornbursh Paint Co.. Go
Franklin avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
JOHN WACK FOUND GUILTY.
Was Accused of DESERVING His
Wife and Eloping With Girl.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Keytesville. Mo-, May 1.-THE trial Of
John Wack. who. 1t is alleged. left his wife
near Salisbury several months ago and
eloped with a 17-year-old girl and was cap
tured in Texas, reached conclusion to-day
when the jury returned a verdict of guilty
and sentenced him to the penitentiary for
two years. The jury was cut but a few
minutes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

More roome are advertised for rent in
The Republic every day than any other
st. Louis newspaper. 1874 Of them printed
to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
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UNDREDs OF WEALTHY
FAMILIES MADE DEsTIT

. FAMILIES MADE DESTITUTE.
Q Paris, May 14-Dcctor Pichepin. I
. enc Of the leading natives Of Mar
. Unique, now In Paris. who Is vice
Q president Of the Relief Committee.
. says that 200 families in Paris who
Q were formerly affiuent have been I
Q made destitute by reason OF the disas-
. ter at St Pierre.
. All the commerce and industry Of
. the island have been overwhelmed.
q The recovery Of 100000 francs from
Q the vaults and safe Of the Bank Of I
= Martinique will afford temporary re-
Q Nsf. but money Just now II not the
. most important requisite. Doctor I
q p3chspin declares the losses win ex-
. eesd 3ooooo.ooo francs.
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

This name must appear on every bog Of the
genuine Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets the
remedy that cures . cold In one day. .5 cents-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Do ycu want to better your position?
Read over the "a Help Wanted ads In
te-days paper and you can do -.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Jefferson City. No.. May A-E1-Governor
Stephens to-day made arrangements with
NJ. v Carroll. recently editor Of the Sc
dalia Sentinel. to edit the Sharps and Flats.
which will be published in pamphlet form.
The first edition will consist Of 1000 copies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Verdict OF Jastinable HoHicaae.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Cairo, Ill, May M-James Carmody. the
well-known railroad man. who was shot
died this morning. Doctor James McManus.
Coroner, summoned jury and held an in
quest The jury, after q short deliberation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
Ozark County Republie.n Ticket.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
West Plains Mo-, May I.-Ozark County
Republicans have nominated the following
ticket: Representative. L. E. Brown: Col
lector Thomas Mishler: County Clerk. John
Harm; Circuit Clerk. James Goulding;
Recorder, Robert Yang: Sheriff, Everst Con-
kin: Treasurer. Marion Haskins; Prosecut-
ing Attorney, L. ]. Luna; Probate Judge.
L. p. D. Haskins; Presiding Judge, n:
Hobbs; Associate Judges. Chas. Calvin and
Peter Murphy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

SchOoI EIect1on at Ffankford, 10.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Frankford, No., May 1L-The following
teachers were Seiecte0 last night Tor the
L Lu...S school mere for the ensueing year:
Principal, C. e. LAttimer Of Bowling
Green. Mo-; First Assistant. Miss Nellie
Cash: Primary Room. Mo- Ethel Ve1mI.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

virginia, NJ, seAssl Taehers.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Virginia, NJ, May 1.-THE Board Of Edu-
cation last evening selected the following
teachers for the ensuing year:
superintendent. n. J. AIklrt; principal,
Miss Kate Bellersha0: Assistant pf1nctpa1S
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Charles Russsl and Henry Jacobs; Ella Will
son. Josephine Salee, Annie Suffern. f. Hii-
liz. Mabel Leeper. Alice Suffern and Har-
monte Late for the other grades.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

Do you want to better your position!
Read over the 261 Help Wanted" ads In
to-day's paper and you can do so.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

REPuBLIc SPECIAL
Lamar. NO. Nay 1A-Bsrtea county VA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
FOREIGN.
SPORTING.

New York defeated st. Louis in the last
eame Of the series by the score Of 10 to Z.
The Browns lost the first game At Chi
eago by the score OF II to ..
Winners at the Fair Grounds yesterday
were Geheimness, Predominate, Hilee,
Dewey, Odncr and Glenwood.
The c. B. c. athletic team for the State
meet has been selected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Marshall. Mo-, May H.-M. D. Piper, aged
g., pioneer citizen, died at his home near
Little Rock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
No Contest Over Fair win.

Chicago. Aug. ga special to the
Record Herald from San Francisco
says:
There will be no contest over the es-
tates Of either Charles /. Fair or his
wife by Mrs Fairs relatives. Mrs. Har-
riet i. Nelson, mother OF Mrs Fair, on
behalf OF herself and her children has
relinquished for a sum In cash all the
claims 10 the estate OF Fair or his wife.
The attorneys interested would not dis
close the amount paid, but II Is said
to be $4,000
BY the terms Of the compact the es-
tate OF Charles l.. Fair goes entirely
A. his relatives, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs
nd Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt. Jr.. who
Will also receive all Mrs Fairs proper
~. The only possibility OF any future
trouble lies In the discovery OF late
WIN OF Charles Fair, leaving property
10 others than his hnfolk and his wife.
That such a will exists. or did exist. at
ne time Is stated In positive terms by
-everal OF Fairs friends who find they
have received no part Of his millions.
Mrs Nelson has announced her inten-
lion OF making her home In California
Her sons Charles j. Smith OF Boulder
Colo, and Abraham G. Nelson OF New
market. N. j., will remain here for some
time.
The document by which all the Fair
property was transferred 10 Mrs Del
richs and Mrs w X Vanderbilt. Jr
was signed by Hannah r. Nelson.
Abraham g. Nelson and Charles
Smith.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
Yerkes on His London Schemes.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Chares T..
Yerkes, who has returned from London
after an absence OF nearly eight
months, said regarding the transporta-
ton lines now being constructed in
London by American capitalists;
I'm is months we expect to have our
lines running. Last year we did not
get very far advanced, but a new COM
pany with capital OF s25,OOOO0O has
absorbed the old company which was
capitalized at 100000. and also OBJ
tanned four different franchises which
already have passed through parlia-
ment, These four lines, together with
the Metropolitan district railroad, the
present underground railroad scheme
Of London, comprises our system.
When completed our lines viii 20 I'm
an oval under the heart OF the city Of
London and these different lines will
connect with this oval. This makes
through lines from the mouth of the
Thames at the sea with the town OF
Richmond, so miles away. When fin
ished there will be G6 miles of double
track to connect with other lines 40
miles In length, all electrically equipped
and the majority Of the distance being
run through subways practically the
same as the one now under construc-
ton In New York"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
LAKE GoGUAo VICTIMS.
Bodies OF All Five Have Been Re.
covered

Battle Creek. Mich, Aug. 2S.-The
bodies OF the five employees OF the Bat
tie Creek sanltarum. who lost their
lives In Lake Goguac last night, their
rowboat being run down by the steam
er Welcome, We're recovered today. The
bodies of Lizzie Brady and Mabel Rich
ard. a stenographer, We're found float
ing on the water They evidently had
been killed by the collision, or else
they would have sunk.
The bodies of Della Dorsey, OF Al
legheny, Pa. Fannie Willis, of Toronto.
ont, and G. +. Bennett, OF Dallas. Tex.
were found after the lake had been
dragged for several hours. Carrie
Eyock. the other occupant OF the boat.
was rescued by man whE put out
from shore In a rowboat ST. was thu
only one of the party who managed to
catch hold Of the boat after II had been
overturned. Bennett had been rowing
the young women about the lake and
the party was returning to the sani-
tarium villa, about 10 o'clock, Just az
the steamer Welcome was leaving her
dock with an excursion party. The
small boat was struck amidships and
the hull crushed all the occupants be-
ing thrown into the water. All the vic,
tins except Miss Richard were members
Of d new class OF nurses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
Exact Situation at Panama.

Washington, Aug. 2s.--The first de-
tailed ana official account OF the exact
situation on the sthmus OF Panama as
II stood on Aug. rs, is contained In
the Following report just received at the
navy department from Commander
VIM. =. Potter Of the u. S. s. Ranger
which now lies at Panama:
u have the honor 20 inform the de-
partment that no reliable information
has been received In regard to the re-
suits OF operations at Aqua Dulce, 1t
Is believed that the government forces
are surrounded and cannot hold out
mnch longer In consequence of the
report that the reyolutlonsts have lamb
ca at san Carlos, about 45 miles from
mere and Intended TO advance to Pana-
ma, went down the coast yesterday In
company with the consul general on
the Panama Railway companys tender
Bolivar as far as that polnt, but saw
nothing to indicate that such a landing
had taken place
The authorities are very Qpprehen-
siye OF an attack on Panama and have
very Few troops TO defend the place and
have no means of bringing more from
ether points The health Of Panama Is
IN The same unsatisfactory condition"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28

bought a comfortable residence on
Fourth street, and also had expressed
the desire to stay here. This morning he
said that he Will be very sorry to leave
Salt Lake as II was an ideal residence
town, and he had made a number Of
friends, whom he trusted would remain
such all through his life.
Donald Rose was sent out 10 Salt
Lake by the Illinois Central three
years ago to open up CIV territory in
the west for the road. How well he
succeeded is part of history. He ad-
mltted that he was here just by way
of an experiment, hut under his able
Administration the local agency soon
passed beyond the experimental stage,
and II became necessary to send out
two men 10 help him, for the business
had grown TO such an extent. Today
Donald Rose has all his competitors Oh,
the lump, while the manner In which
he got wool In Montana out OF Northern
Pacific territory has been the talk OF
local railroad circles. Some put II
down to HIS genial handshake and
pleasant department, but as one rail-
road man said this morning. those are
lust trimmings, Donald Rose Is essen
NdliN llbHN man. AhlNhbH biiN
through, and deals on the square all the
time"
J. A. Foley, who succeeds Mr., Rose
here, has q splendid railroad record
and will undoubtedly make record
here in the west. For the past eight
years he has been In the general freight
agents ana general traffic managers
Office az headquarters, and he is thor
oughly posted.
Mr.. Rose succeeds David w. Ross at
headquarters, Mr.. Ross having been APP
pointed general purchasing agent for
the Illinois Central.
Donald Rose Is Scotch Highlander,
born in the pretty village of Beauty. In
the northern Highlands Of Scotland. lie
entered the transportation department
Of the Highland Railway company as a
10Y. The Grand Trunk railway Of
Canada induced him TO come TO this
country, and after several years eS-
Terience on the Canadian railway he
came tn the United States and was
connected with the traffic department
Of the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
and Atchlson, Topeka 4 Santa Fe rail-
ways. When the Kansas City Tram
portation Bureau was organized he
was appointed secretary OF that con-
cern, and resigned to enter the service
Of the Illinois Central railroad, where
lie has remained for over 10 years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28
william Invites Gen. Corbin.

Berlin. Aug. 2S.--Maj. Gen. Corbln
and Mai Gen. Young OF the United
states army. who. with Brig. Gen.
Wood are TO attend the army maneu-
ycrs, their aides and Mrs Corbin and
Mrs Johnson. unon their arrival here
found 40 their hotel Emperor Williams
invitation to attend the gala opera
performance on Thursday. His mai
~ has minated through the United
'ates embassy that he VIII be pleased
p receive the American generals In
idience at an early date. but the
ne IS not sDecihed, doubtless be-
luse the emperor is occupied In en-
staining the king Of Italy. The pre-
antation OF the generals will proba-
- take place at the parade on the
remnlehof field Saturday next. when
ne American officers will ride with the
eviewing party.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-28

othy King and John Kelly. They were
lahen 10 camp al Manila park. where
t9gether with Mccain and Marteen,
uiey were placed under a heavy guard.
ne oilcers or the Twelfth regiment
lheY say the Feeling against the SOL
ulers Is very II anse in Coaldale, Lans-
ford and Summit Hill
TROOPS ORDERED OUT.
Charleston. w. Va, Aug. 2S. Gov.
NH'!e ordered the Second regiment Of
tfoo9s TO Thurmond, New River strike
Gstriet. today They VIII arrive there
turing the afternoon. The situation Is
serious. Sheriff Daniel who Is here
loaaY IRON Fayette county says he Is
poWerless to repress disorder aud prop
st.- ana NE are In constant danger.
Neafly everybody refuses to act as dep
uty sherihs to assist IN the eviction Of
srli1hR miners and hence the sheriff
nlaue request for troops. Men con-
cea!ed along the mountain side fire at
the guards and miners going TO work,
and then disappear. Gov White says
ne sends the troops to protect life and
property but not to settle the strike,
SECOND TROOP ARRIVE.
Shenandoah. Pa, Aug. 2S.-After
an uneventful trio from PHIL
adelphia, the Second city troop. num-
bering about sixty men, arrived this
morning and went into camp at Indian
Ridge. on the site vacated last night
by the governors troop.
POOR CHANCES FOR RESUMIN(i.
Pluson, Pa, Aug 2s.-The chances
for an early resumption OF the mines In
the anthracite coal fields on the same
scale as they were operated previous
to the strike OF the mine workers are
not good, according to the outlook here
Several collIeries have been started.
but not one is working at anything
Ike its caDacity. At each OF these
mines, II is admitted by the companies
only about 100 men are at work, but
the claim is made that they are getting
more every day. The normal tonnage
Of these mines during regular working
time Is 1000 tons per day, while at
present they are turning out about 300
tons
While an average Of 5000 tons OF
mined coal Is being daily prepared In
the district the average for 1900, when
but II days were worked during the
year, was 2S,9sS tons per day.