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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-12-22
The PrOspeCtor
and His Burro

SAID the prOSpectOr to his burrO,
when a great hurrah is gener-
ally made about the performance
Of annual assessment work, and
this work, in great many in
stances, is as much of farce as
are many reported discoveries in
the winter season. 1t is a.
strange and singular fact, al
though you may not have OBJ
served it, that assessment work
is not taken seriously, and that
it is believed that a little work
anywhere, a little freshening up
of old dumps, the driving of an
old tunnel a foot or so further,
will answer all the requirements
of the law. This work is gen.
orally done under contract, and
the claim-holder or the mine
owner puts up his good cash, as
a usual thing, for a few days of
practically useless work when,
if the assessment had been prop
erly executed, some favorable
results might often be looked
=, for.
you seem to think that this
is the proper caper, and give out
the impression that if you were
doing assessment work on con-
tract you would try to do it in a
sandbar or ash-heap, or at any
old place where the digging is
easy. But this is not the honest
thing to do, none whatever, al
though the practice is general
throughout nearly every mining
district in the west.
"All of this work." continued
the prospector, could be per-
formed to advantage if only con-
fined to places of probable or
possible ore disclosures. A ten
foot shaft on a good ledge might
get into fine ore before the work
was done, or a tunnel driven in
on the vein might show up pay
rock before the contract was
completed; but the work is
thrown away, if done outside Of
the ore-bearing " measures.
knew it seems but a little thing,
but no reason exists why the
work should not be done properly
and according to law. You seen
to be interested in what | an
saying, and so | will relate al
experience of mine in the matter
of assessment work. The prop
erty was owned by a New YOrl
man who, every year, let out tht
assessment work by contract
This went on for several years
until the owner began to suspec'
that he was not getting a square
, deal, and so, 'one season, gettins
my address through the Mining
Review, he engaged me to lool
after his assessment work fo
him. l went out to his group 0.
= seven claims, and was astonishet
at the fine surface showing. Bu
of all the work that had beel
: done by my predecessors, l coulC
4 not find a hole a foot deep Of
4 any of the lodges; but the groul
t was fairly covered with pot hole
e two or three feet deep. in tn,
washes and in the soft place
where slides had occurred.
made up my mind, however, t.
get results, and was as eager t
see what there was under tn
! strong surface groupings as
burro is to examine the content
!, of my grub box. The day afte
:. my arrival, after spending som
= time in making surface examine
tions, l began work on a promis
ing looking ledge. Here ther
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Oh /! Gardner !!

II am certainly not gutter and l
expect to be a candidate for nomina-
ton for Governor before the next
Democratic convention. have un-
derstood that l am not considered a
desirable candidate by certain men,
bers of my party in the Kennebec
valley, but I am not the kind Of a
man that retires under fire, nor do |
propose to be thrown out of my party
by the scruff of the ok by men who
have been formerly Republicans"
Thus speaketh o. Gardner, form
er Zone Of the former) Democratic
nominees for Governor Of Maine.
Notice the reference in the last
sentence to the Repo.-DemoSfatis.
Tough on them, isn't It? Wonder
whom o. G.. has in mindf
Doesn't look much like harmony In
the ranks of the Maine Democracs>
does 1t?
But Gardner ought to know better
than to run again, under fire or not.
He could never carry the State OF
Maine II he ran ~ long az the won
derful one-horse shay.
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Woman's Club Meeting.

The Woman's club met at the usual
place on Wednesday, February 2,
with a large attendance. Mrs. Mar
tina L. Griffin and Mrs. Fannie G.
Wildes served as hostesses. Mrs.
Gertrude w. Bucknam had charge Of
the program which was as follows:
Secretary's report was followed by
Tribute to Mrs. Clementine A. Wes-
ton," by Miss Louise H. Coburn;
piano solo, Miss Ella M. Hight; paper,
"Hygiene, and Personal,
by Mrs. Mary c. Stinchfeld; recess; ;
vocal duet, Mrs. Agnes Steward and
Miss Leora Withee with Miss Hight at
the piano. Report Of midwinter
meeting of Maine Federation OF Wo-
mems clubs held at Old Town, Janu-
airy 10, by Mrs. Alice w. Steward;
paper, Home Decorations" Mrs. Liz
zie A. Marble. The president an
nounced that the next meeting would
be GentIemen's night, each member
having the privilege OF taking a
guest; also announcement of the lee
ture under date of February 8 given
under the auspices of the three clubs
by Prof. Robert J. Sprague OF the
University of Maine, the subject of the
lecture to be vocational Education
and its effects on the Great Social
Problems of Today" The lecture
will be given In the Bethany Baptist
church and members Of the clubs
have the privilege of inviting one
guest each.
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QUINCY ADAMS SAWYER.
Most Successful Book Play Yet Pro.
duceG

There was much discussion in re-
gard to dramatizing Quincy Adams
Sawyer" between the publishers and
both those who did and those who
did not do the dramatization. A
theatrical manager who tried to Sc
cure the dramatic rights, and might
have had them II he had not insisted
on having the dramatization made his
way, maintained that to make a
strong play from the book he would
introduce an entirely new and strong
melodramatic plot which was not In
the novel. He wanted to have some
lost Wills, farm mortgages, city VII
lains and wronged girls, like all the
other rural plays. The publishers,
however, maintained that there would
be a great advantage in having a
dramatization that followed the book
closely--it would be something new
in more ways than one.
The results since the play has been
before the public, the last six months
or rather seasons, have proved the
wisdom Of their holding to their
views. The business has been phe-
nomenal throughout the whole coun-
try, and one hears a great deal OF IN
terest manifested in the approaching
engagement at the Skowhegan Opera
House next Wednesday evening. In
stead of Monday as first advertised.
The seats will 60 on sale at the
office of the Somerset Traction Co.
next Monday at $50 q. m, and the
prices will be Csc, SOC. 75c and the
first four rows only at $1.00.
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The regular meeting Of the Town
Improvement Society occurred on
Friday afternoon. January %. under
the direction OF Mrs. Clara B. Leavitt.
The program opened with vocal
solo, "Luflaby." by Miss Berle Nye.
accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Webb.
Miss Nye responded to a hearty en-
core with a second number. MEM
cries.
A paper, Simon Bolivar and his
ConQuests," was given by Mrs. Mary
s. Burns An interesting and delight
full paper upon Social Customs In
Bolivia" written by Herbert G. Rob-
inson, one of the city engineers Of
Portland. Me-, was read by Miss Lil-
liam C. Smith. Mr. Robinson was In
Bolivia several years ago employed
In making a railroad survey and
wrote from observation. The paper
was read first before Portland club.
A very charming piano solo was
given by Miss Verna Abbey. A reel
tation, 1.-THE Honor of the Family"
was presented by Mrs. Nellie L. Hill.
who responded to the encore that in
evitably followed with a second pleas
ing number.
Delicious refreshments were served
by committee comprising Mrs. Min
ME Pishon, Mrs. Addie Webb. Mrs.
Issie J. Williams. The hostesses for
the afternoon were Mrs. Athena T.
Whittier and Mrs. Rose Burrill.
The attention Of the members Is
again called to the Federated meet
ing of the club on Tuesday evening,
February s, in the Bethany church at
which time lecture will be given
by Prof. Robert J. Sprague of Opono.
Each member has the privilege Of in
viting guests to this lecture.
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Still Making Faces
The Belfast Republican Journal

The Belfast Republican Journal
observes:
The editor of the Maine Civic
League Record says Of the initiative
and referendum: Il predict that the
effect of this measure will be the re-
verse of that intended by its pro-
motors. That its chief use will be to
subject the State to needless delay In
putting into effect needed legisla-
ton" That Is sane and sensible
conclusion.
And, the r. J. might have added,
the measure was no doubt loa ded
with "jokers" while in legislsti tive
halls by designing politicians with
view to accomplishing just what
the C. l.. r. predicts. And just that
experience will be duplicated as to
the now-mooted primary elections
measure. -Bridgton News.
Thus speaks the seer and the
prophet. Funny how some folks do
like to watch the PROCESSION move by
with never so much as thought that
they themselves might, If they chose,
be we'll up in the van. To maintain
their role as a critic of the changing
order of things they catch at what
ever seems like a support of their
position and cling to 1t as tenaciously
as tick to sheep.
We have warned our good friend,
The Bridgton News. many times
warned him that the procession OF
those who believe in the pure brand
of popular government Is moving
onward. Our warning avails little;
The News still persists In lettering
by the wayside and making faces at
honest citizens.
Still again, brother. join US as we
march onward and upward.
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Centenary nseAsllst chsir Has
Msesy M.

Il was q very Jolly party that len
the Somerset Traction Office last FRI
day evening 1t tbs for an old fashion,
ed straw ride. not In one OF the mod
efn vehicles OF the gasolene and cleo
trio style but N q real hay rack fi:led
with genuine straw. The party was
composed Of the choir OF the Centen-
airy Methodist church and invited
friends to he number OF twenty. four.
With Mr.. md Lyrs. ~ II. Emery act
Ing ~ chaperones. Hetbers Chap
man, AZ driver. conveyed them 10 the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. e. Oulton on
the East Madison road three miles
from town where they were very
warmly welcomed by the host and
hostess. who are also members OF the
above mentioned choir. AS soon as
the greetings were over the next two
hours were devoted to music and
choir practice, after which came the
most interesting part of the even
ing's entertainment; namely, sump-
tuous repast consisting OF ice cream,
cake cocoa, bon-bons. chocolates.
home made candies. corn balls, apples
and peanuts, and Il goes without say
ing all did ample Justice. Then came
games of all kinds, sorts and de-
scriptions, also a few very select
solos," both vocal and instrumental,
short stories and spceches. At late
hour the party broke up, not forget
ting, however, to give Mr.. and Mrs.
Oulton q hearty vote Of thanks for
their generous hospitality.
We understand that this choir plans
to have an entertainment of some sort
every week, and those who are among
the invited guests" should consider
themselves most fortunate.
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chief promoter. Their IL such j. q
rchssss fsIafi..fit5 bre<dins con-
tempt - Somerset Independent-Re-
porter.
Not so much the question Of tenn
perance NJ the question OF prohibition
the terms are by No means synnny-
mous--that Secretary Prinsle In keep
.ng before the reopls Of the State. II
ls the c.use OF humbug prohibition he
In hurting, and that is why the advo-
Gates OF Maine Republican prohibition
don't relish his work.--Portland Ar
gus.
Not so fast. please.
Our criticism OF the work of Sec
rotary Pringle was made In good faith
nd had no reference whatever to the
badness or goodness OF the Prohibi-
tory law. We believe in Prohibition.
heart and soul, and would heartily
wish that the Portland Argus instead
of doing everything under heavens
to discredit the law and thus con-
tribute to a widespread spirit OF
1dWleSSncsS, NOuiu JUN 10 III oui cS
lief. We believe also that Secretary
Pringle has done and Is doing good
work In fostering higher regard for
all law. What we criticised was that
he kept the temperance question 80
constantly before the people that they
were getting nauseated. This is pre-
cisely what the resubmission shout
ers-The Argus and others-want.
This is why they are devoting column
after column to the Prohibitory law.
They would like mighty well to ham
mer away 30 much on the question
that the people would rise up and cry
Enough! Enough" They may ac-
complish their evil purposes. Secre-
tary Pringle is the last man in the
world who would want to contribute
to any such result; hence the kindly
criticism to which The Argus takes
umbrage.
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Central Maine Potatoes

II have raised potatoes In Aroos-
took and in Somerset and those |
have raised In the last named county
have always been 40 good a. those
raised in Aroostook and often bet
teri
Thus speaks R. T. Knowlen of Nor
ridgewock who resents the statements
recently made by one L. 8. Bean OF
PresQue Isle to the effect that Central
Maine potatoes are poor. Norridse-
wock raises more potatoes than any
other town In Somerset county. and
the crop there this year was tree from
rot or blight Of any kind. Mr.. Knowl.
en- himself raised $500 bushels on
twelve acres of ground and mot 9
tuber was found that was not sound
and clean.
We would advise Mr.. Bean to study
his lesson ! little before he makea
further statements about the inferior
potatoes OF Central Maine.
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Skowhegan Grange.

A cooperation meeting OF the
Skowhegan Grange was held Wednes-
day evening, February 2. G. H. Black
we'll, of Cornvlle, one of the Directors
of the Producers and Consumers
Exchange, addressed the meeting.
Charles Gardner also spoke at
length, his subject covering the ex-
perience of the Grange in business In
running cooperative stores In
Arcostook, Massachusetts,, and points
in the West. There was very
large subscription to stock. 1t was
voted to hold a special meeting for
first and second degrees mex We'd
nesday night.
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.
Residence, so Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1873.

Telephone. 1898.
Morning worship at 10.45. The pas
tor will speak from the Sermon on
tho Mount as he has for the. past two
Sundays. The quartette will sing Tho
Lords Supper will be observed at the
close of the morning service at which
the hand of fellowship will be given
those who have recently united with
the church. Sunday school at IL. Y.
p. 8. C. e. at 8. Evening worship at
"a.
Monthly conference meeting will he
held Thursday evening at 7.3o. The
monthly meeting OF the Missionary
Circle will meet next Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2.30 with Mrs. Mary Leigh
ton at the home of her daughi ers, Mrs.
d. H. Bartlett on Madison avenue.
The members of the W. c. #. U. will
go to Madison Friday morning at
nine o'clock to attend an all-day union
meeting Of the w. C. T. U. In Madison.
Each lady Is requested to take her
lunch Special rates on the electrics
will be secured IL sufficient number
CO.
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IN MEMORIAM:

The following verses are in mem
DRY OF Mrs. Louise Pugb, who diet
Jan. %, 1910:
Our family band has been broken,
The death angel entered there
And left q sad, sad token.
A love and vacant chair.
Yes, wife and mother has gone;
Her work on earth liz Ger;
And we are felt to mourn for her
Who has gone on before.
So farewell. loved one, dear.
Sleep on and take thy rest;
Thou hast finished thy labor here.
Farewell, our God knows best.
A FRIEND, II. q. G.
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Church Notes


CRUDG6.
BENJAMIN B. Merrill. Pastor.
Residence, Ia Main 81.
Telephone. 1918.
Morning worship at 1915. Subject
of sermon: Sweet for Birter." Sum
day school at IL. Mems class In the
parlor. Christian Endeavor Consecpa-
ton meeting at s.
Public worship at Z. Extra music.
Address by Z. B. Hinckley.
Prayer meeting this' evening at T30.
The Working League will hold
their meeting In the church parlors
next Monday afternoon.
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CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL. CHURCH..

Fred A. Leitch, Phi. D.. Minister.
Residence. Is Island Avenue.
Morning sermon 1915. Subject:
THE Unspeakabie Gift" Vested choir
at this service. Mrs. VIM. Emery.
leader. Bible study at ~. Laymen's
Bible class.
Epworth League at s. Evening SER
vice Z. The Prodiga1 Daughter" A
series Of short talks on Prodigal
daughters. fathers, mothers and sons.
Practitioners meeting Tuesday. 7.3o.
Prayer service, Thursday. 1880.
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Prices Pald Producers
Weot-UnwssheA as 70 Sec pr u.
per hi calf skins. 1sc. TO - psr ID;
l.P ss.s.. ne r e "a '; ss.e~ sys
Besf--tx beer. &c to Sc.
Poultsy.-Fowis i4c to leo Per h.;
'A Round Hos-iic
Tsilsv-Roueh, 1c: per u = -.
BIttsr-Ftrss quality. stamped $50
nsss-soc Per aossn. frssh-
Cheess--fcA TO fSc pr ~
RsaAM narkss. ~
Fiour--spring wheat Pstsnt. t7.eo:
winter Wheat pat. s7.eo Winter whsas
SnS si:ss R. Per bag, rs.a ana
osts--ii ~ ~ bu.nsL
S sssiSs i ssss III til per cws.
ealt POrk--tss ~ tina 49, - ~
SA:::sss AZ = az .. ~ \.
8. &: !: !; 4. II +; &! q. =.
4 II, ", & l.
!; 81 l
\
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s::i;!|:; - E:: ::,;,.;..
~ 's:5.i S:flI IN Z. 55: sss::y
save noNsy--enish = eessey.
Ycur Hyes--pr. q = 9esesM.
men Of akowhegan.
Home-1otde Candlen--Clty BAKERY.
Face vaIue--First National Bank.
Special Low prfceo--rra A. Noft0n.
Washing Machinss--Blunt HARDWARE
Begin Ncw---skowhegan Savings
Insurance Dtatements-Herbert Went.
Notice OF Foreciosure--Edna Page
uuiscy Adams sawyer-skowhsgsa
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.

Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence, "a Main Street.
Morning service at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. Subject: Find
ing our Environment" Chorus choir
under leadership of Miss Florence Wy
man. Sabbath school at IL. Philathe<
Bible class for young ladies at IL.
Evening worship at Z.
Regular prayer meeting at 7.so
Thursday evening.
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DEATHS.

Solon--January rs. Mrs. treeman
Williams Clark. aged ~ years = mos,
IA days. 4s
Madison--January "a. Elisabeth Ann
hatcher. aged 81 years, mos. "a
hipley-January 81, Horace Frost.
Norridgewock-Janua ~. Alonzo
Norton. aged II years.
idgswock-January - Orville
w. TinkhAm. aGa4 60 xeA1nk
Carl.
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Canaan--January 20. to the wife Of
George A. williams, a daughter.
East Cornville--January II. to the
wife of Arthur Savage. son. (Leonel
Arthur.)
Skowhegan--January 81. to the wife
Of M. st. Ledger, a son.
observation-disclosures .. to the
xife of Albert L. Green son, Ches-
ley Moore. pounds.
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Our Headache Powders
are q positive remedy for that most
annoying ill-relieves in from one
half to one hour-sold under a guar
antee.
Prices 1OC. and 25c.
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SEVENTH DAY ADvEnT1sTs.

enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m Saturday. Speaking
Sunday evening at 7.30. Prayer and
praise services Tuesday AMI Friday
evening at 7.30 The public u cordial
ly invited.
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cHavsrrAN SCIENCE.

CHHISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Society. Madi-
son avenue. corner Russell strset Ser
vices. Sunday morning at 1915 and
wedn esday evenings at 7.3os SubJects
Spirit" The pubnc Is cordially in
vited-,
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Mans life is In the impulse Of ele-
walton to something higher.
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BIRTHS,

Not one false man but does unac-
cOuntable evil.
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MARRIAGES..

neutrality-suspicious. 3. s.chrrol
gan, by Rev. f. A. Leitch.
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Cards of Thanks Resolutions of Re-
Gpect and lists of presents accompany
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onntversaries, ETC., inserted at cents
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10o per line. No charge less than 80
0onts. Notices Of Meetings Of Fra
t1fuai ORGANIZATIONS, Clubs. or Church
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Tn10ing money-then they would come
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Help Divide Mr.. Days Plank.

Last week Charles Day decided to
build a pen for his celebrated pig,
and also counter on which to dis
play his stock OF -four. He called In
w. C. Eaton, a well known carpenter,
to do the work. In the process Of
construction Mr.. Day brought In .
plank 8 feet wide at one end, feet
wide at tho other, "a feet long, and
Q inches thick. The work required
that this plank be cut crOsawiss In
two equal parts 20 that each part
should contain the same number OF
board feet. The plank has mot yet
been sawed. and we wish the reader
would tell w how II may be divided
according to the requirements 20 that
the work may go on.
The best answer received TO last
weeks problem was az f0llows:
The men who first carried the mon
ey into the country where IT. yslue
was deprecated paid for the drinks
for whom they gave dollar in pay
ment they received only ninety cent?
worth Of value.
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to prevent It. A. soon az you feel .
Lanes Pleasant Quinins TKblete."
You will not have cold and the Tab
lets will leave you feeling1 eettsr than
3sc box at druggists and dealers.
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Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime con-
tracts made
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