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Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11

several years until they could no longer find the pockets of fabulous wealth, after which they kept up only their annual work until they lost it through the failure of their emplOye to do the work.
 Dozens of men were waiting until the first of the year to locate the ground. Among them was D. E. Dawes and B. H. Gray who were for tunate enough to ''beat the others to it." In the year 1893 they interested Ed Block and Morris Goldwater some of the leading merchants of Prescott in the property and in April of that year the Old Mesa Gold company was organized with several of the promi- nent mining and business men of Pres colt in the office and directory.
 Since the property was taken over by the Old Mesa COL pany, long tun- nel has been driven into the mountain with a view to cutting the Mesa vein at a depth that will insure finding it in place. This tunnel is now about 700 feet in length and cuts several very promising parallel veins some of which are quite large. However, be- ing of low grade, their development will be left until later date when the main vein will have been reached and development in progress. About two hundred feet more in the long tunnel will reach the main vein at a depth of several hundred feet when drifting and stoping should develop large amount of ore for u treatment. This company is very fortunately situated as far as facilities for the r, duction of the ore is concerned, the mill and shelter of the Poland mine being close by. The mill is about 300 yards from the Old Mesa Wicken- burg Miner
Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11

Recently another drill has been put to work on the Jupiter claim, still further south and east. Three holes have been put down and it is said that they are all in ore of high grade. The ground on either claim would be ideal for stripping for steam shovel work.
 Steel has been laid to the Liberty claim on the western end of the con- Dany's estate, and the ground cleared ready for steam shovels to commence stripping the ground, but the shovels have not yet arrived. It is under stood that the work will not commence until later in the season.-Herald Re publican.
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Conditions in Mexico when the con- quistadOres got there were the same. Metals did not figure to any extent as money or its equivalent. In the pal ace of the emperor gold and silver was found in the shape of cooking utensils, toilet articles and wall coverings. Perhaps a small store of gold and sil- yer ingots was also discovered and so, no doubt, was small quantity of prec- ious stones.
 The so-called Aztec codices telling of the whereabouts of hidden treasure are all spurious and are sold to unsus- pecting foreigners for fancy prices It is an industry somewhat analogous 10 the making of antique furniture and jewelry. Of course, only the most credulous are taken in, and usually one experience suffices to tell the pur- chaser of a codex that he has been humbugged.
 However, sometimes a great deal of harm is done by an interruptions man getting possession of a sO-called codex. He is enterprising enough to turn his purchase to good account, as far as he is concerned, but those who have been foolish enough to believe his plausible stories will find that the Montezuma erasure k no more than fable-is, in fact, a swindle. Probably no one knows Mexico better than do, it's natives, and nowhere are traditions any better observed. In view of these facts it would be more than strange that the Mexican should sell informa- tion as to the treasure when he could lift the hoard himself.
 Asked what he thought of the codex TOW said to be in the possession of an American by the name of T. A. Ken yon, Mir. Palafox expressed himself to the effect that in all probability it was no better than other documents of that kind and that quite often a so-called codex was we'll enough executed to even deceive those familiar with the subject.
 "A great deal of harm has been done to Mexican investment OppOr- tunities by ancient mine and hidden treasure swindles," ," be said. ''NO sane man should take any stock in either. Mexico is well stocked with Ameri- cans who do nothing else but exploit their countrymeD on the other side of the Rio Grande. This also applies to some of the rubber land and colOniza- tion propositions. Americans ready to invest money in the republic should first put themselves in touch with the Mexican government. Doing this will save them money and disappointment.
Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11
Guanajuato Operators Lead in Silver
 Work

One of the best known mining engi- neers in the United States recently visited and exported a number of the mines at Guanajuato, Mexico, and ex- presses his opinion that the camp has done wonders in the way of handling silver ores profitably.
 "Mexico today" he said, ''is leading the world in the use of cyanide in its application of the recovery of silver from low grade ores. It was not so long ago that mining men were look ing to South Africa to obtain these re- suits. The mines at GuanaJuato have been kept going, despite the low price of silver, and the mining men of the camp have a splendid practice of meet ing once a week and exchanging views on how they can improve the extrac- tion of the ores"
 Guanajuato is ever becoming known as a gold camp, for in majority of the new mines the ratio between the two metals contained in the ores mined, is from 30 per cent. silver values. This is not taking into con- sideration ores mined from the old dumps, several of which are being worked, this having been the refuse ore, low grade, where the best had been sorted out in years gone by when the mines were worked by the Spanish.
Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11
Hidden Treasure Creation ot
 Romance.

According to Jose Ramon Palafox, a Mexican journalist. there are no hid den MontezuBa treasures
 No doubt the stories circulated about the hidden treasures of the Az tee emperors have their origin in the sadly exaggerated accounts of old Spanish historians, men who swallow ed the yarns of the conquerors of Mex ico and whose judgment had been up- set by the few shipments of gold and silver made to Spain shortly after the taking of the Aztec capital," said Senor Palafox. He added:
 The amount of gold and silver in the possession of the Aztecs at any time was com paratively small and in the case of the people consisted of little more than a few personal ornaments. The greatest store of these precious metals was found by the Spaniards in the imperial palace, and this was promptly shipped to Spain by Cortez. Com pared with the wealth of today, even this was a mere drop in the buck ct. The statement made by historians that Hernando Cortez sent shiploads of gold and silver to the King should not be taken too literally, for in all probability it means no more than that heavy shipments of these took place.
 The tales of the Montezuma treas ure is merely counterpart of similar extravagances found on many pages of history We read of the fabulous wealth of the people of the Euphrates valley, of the ancient Egyptians, of India, and other parts. and so far have never found trace Cf it. In their day, no doubt, these people had a cer- tain amount of gold and silver, but they never had enough to cause us moderns 10 call them rich. Dispersed among them in the form of currency, as is the case today, their wealth in precious metals would have made a very poor showing.
 Gold and silver, then, as in the case of the Aztecs. were not used at all as mediums of exchange, or were used only in a very limited way. Rulers paid and received tributes in the form of gold, and, as a rule, converted it in- to articles of practical values or ob- jects of art. The old records show this down to a very late date. The tribute collected by the kings of Egypt, for in- stance, were gold and silver vases, statuettes and the like. We see Ram eses reward the services of his gen. erals by hanging a golden chain around their necks, and so on.
Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11
Nevada Con. Will surpass Records

May, according to early estimates, was the banner month for ore output from the Copper Flat workings of the Nevada Consolidated company. The production was easily handled at the concentrator, and it is expected that the output of copper will be the best since the company commenced opera tiOns.
 For the last two months the company has been doing churn drill work on its Sunset claim, south of the Hidden Treasure group, and the report has been made that the sulphide zone was struck at a depth of from so 10 POO feet, and that the ore will average about per cent copper. The holes have been drilled from 20 to 50 feet apart over a considerable section of the claim.
Mohave County miner., 1910-06-11
An Average Sample.

It has always been believed by
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Congregational Church Notes.

SOlSlCkdllOlldl Slul III ANOlCo.
The c. 4. Society will observe
Christian Endeavor Day, by a Rally
Meeting next Thursday evening, at
the Congregational Church. The
service will commence at 7.30 o'clock
with Mrs. Crewe, our newly elected
President, in the chair. The speak
ers for the evening will be Rev.
John Irons Of Haverhill, and Rev.
c. c. Parker of Fairlee, with dis
courses by Rev. E. S. Collier and
Rev. A. R. Crewe. There VII be
special singing by the Choir A
cordial invitation to be present is
extended to all interested in the
Society.
The subject for next Sunday even
ing will be Occupation Right
Working for Jesus" Mr.. Crewe has
been making these sermons very
interesting and helpful. We hope
there may be a still larger attend
ance than there has been.
There is expected to be held at
this writing, a special c. +. meeting
at the Town Hall Thursday evening,
to which everyone is invited.
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UNION VILLAGE.

About sixteen of Rev. w. E.
Newton's bible class of North Thet-
ford@met at the parsonage Wednes-
day evening. At the close Of an en-
oyable evening'da refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Bert Gates and Wayne are
visiting her sister Mrs. Day Bar
rett In Hanover
Mrs. w. T.. Davis of Franklin, N.
H., spent part of last week with
her son, DIR. w S. Gustin.
Robert Somerville has gone to
Boston for a few days.
The annual convention of the
East Orange Sunday School Asso-
citation will be held here February
10th and 18th, commencing at l.30
the afternoon of the 10th. An in
teresting program has been pre-
pared and it is hoped there will be
a'large attendance.
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OXFORD.

To the patrons of the rural de
livery who may not have seen a
similar item in the daily papers we
publish the following item: Com
mencing with Feb. Is, 1910 rural
letter carriers will not be required
to collect loose coins from rural
boxes. Patrons are informed that
they should enclose coins in envel-
ope, wrap them securely in paper,
or deposit them in a coin-holding
receptacle Such coins accompa-
MED by mail for dispatch the car
riers will be required to collect and
attach the requisite stamps. This
item is taken from the notice of the
post Office department and patrons
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Green Cut Bone and Meat.

THE COLD WEATHER POULTRY FOOD.
Fowls have a natural craving for
animal food, especially when the
weather is cold. All kinds of grain
are good, but to produce lots of eggs,
an occa i9ral ration of green cut
bone and meat is absolutely essen
tial. This product can be obtained
of Carroll S. Page, HydePark, Vt.
He will ship 200 ID. barrel to any
address on .eceipt of $3.50 and at
this price pay the freight to any
railroad station in New England or
Middle States. Money may be sent
at his risk by registered letter, post
al money orde check or express
money order. When writing him
mention this paper.
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are requested to comply with said
rules.
Several from this place attended
the drama, The Old New Hamp-
shire Home, given at Lyme Tues
day evening. TIE parts we're par
ticularly well assigned, well learned
and we'll given, showing that a good
deal of time had been put in to
make it a success.
Mrs. O. M. Thomas is ga ming
slowly Her sister is staying with
them for while.
In spite of the light snow which
covered the ice last Thursday morn
ing there was quite a party who
lett their work and business to go
coasting. Mr.. S. J. Field, who
joined the party, is one of the old
est men in town, but he is not by
any means the least alert. Mr..
Field has passed his S7th birthday,
but he has retained his yout h to
such a degree that he enjoyed the
coasting as much as the youngest
of the party, who was Master Rob-
ert w. Carr.
Do not forget the Mems Club
Friday night. Rev. Sherman Good
win will be the speaker. Refresh
ments will be served.
Mrs. Henry III. Carr gave whist
party Saturday afternoon. The U.
N. Os. with their friends were in
vited. Miss Helen Carr won the
first prize. Salad, rolls and coffee
were served and all report a good
time.
Mr.. H E. Woodland, who has
been quite sick, is some better.
Mr.. H. w. Snow is confined to
the house again with a hard cold.
We understand he has been forbid
den to Q, cut again in order to
ward off an attack Of pneumonia.
Mrs. H. A. Hannaford is in Fair
lee caring for Mrs. Jack Donahue
and little daughter.
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Lee c. Andrews, Fairlee, VT.
Thomas Barber.

Thomas Barber.
A. w. Jaquith and f. G. Whit
temore were in Post Mills Friday
for the installation of officers and
banquet of Crystal Lake lodge oil
Odd Fellows.
Eugene Field spent Saturday in
Bradford.
VIM. L. Murfey was in town
Monday.
Newton Field of Wells River has
been making a week end vioit here
with his brother, Eugene Field, and
wife.
Claude Field has gone for two
weeks visit with his sister, Mrs.
Choate of West Barnet. He will
isit in Wells River and Nc
lndoes
F. E. Johnson of Wetmore, Kan,
is here for an extended visit with
his father, Mr.. Henry C. Johnson.
Mrs. Frederick Howard and Mrs.
Elsie Winslow were in White River
Junction Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Howe were
visitors in Bradford Saturday.
George Strong is entertaining his
father, Mr.. W. l.. Strong of Fays-
ton.
After an illness of only a few
days, Martha A. Wilcox, widow of
Abner B. Wilcox, passed peaceful
ly away Wednesday, Jan. Goth at
100 a. M. Death was due to an
attack of pneumonia, from which
she was unable to rally owing to
her advanced age, though surround
ell with loving care, and given every
possible help and attention.
Mrs. Wilcox maiden name was
Martha A. Wadleigh, daughter of
Benjamin and Esther. She was in
her S6th year, being born Sept. 9,
1928. in Hanover, n. H., and was
the eldest of eight children, two
boys and six girls. When she was
quite young the family moved to
Lyme, to the farm now occupied
by Mr.. George Wadleigh, who is
her half brother. She lived there
until her marriage, Oct. l6, 1850, |
to Mr.. Abner Wilcox, then going
as a bride to the home where she |
died and where she has lived for
nearly sixty years, and which has |
been in her husbands family for
several generations. She has been |
a helpful member of our Congrega-
tional society, and even in her ad-
vanced age showed a lively interest |
in the religious and social life Of |
the community. Mrs. Wilcox up /
to The time of her death retained |
possession of all her faculties to a
remarkable degree, and was ever
active and attentive to little house
hold duties in her home up to the
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NORTH THETFORD.

Some rs people, old and young,
met cover the river" Tuesday eve
at the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Barnes, which was
put al the disposal of the choir for
a sociable, in aid of the choir treas
ury, a small admission being charg-
ed. The first part of the evening
was devoted to a guessing contest
and games, putting every one in
good humor Later some music,
vocal solos by Mrs. Fred Clay, and
selections by a male quartette,
Messrs. Palmer, Bracket, Wilmot
and Mayo, with Mrs. Barnes as ac-
accompanist, were well received.
Coffee and cake of many kinds were
served during the evening, which
was one of the pleasantest we have
spent in long time.
The Womens Club met last week
with Miss Hattie p r, with fiji
teen members prese and Mrs.
Jennie Post and Mrs. .dasters as
guests. Subject for this meeting
was prominent educators, with pa
pers prepared and read as follows:
President Eliot, Mrs. Palmer; Alice
Freeman Palmer. Mrs. Howe; Pres
ident Harper and Chicago Univer-
sity, Miss Cummings. The Club
will meet Feb. 10th, with Mrs. Otis
Bond, when the subject is to be
1.-TWO Strenuous Workers."
Mr.. Austin Franklin of Bath, n.
H and Miss Katherine Franklin of
Lebanon attended the funeral of
Mrs. Martha A. Wilcox last week.
Mr.. Payson Clay is steadily i'm
proving, and is getting about the
house again after his illness of many
weeks, but has not yet been out of
doors.
Charlie Pike is out again after q
three weeks, tustle with the grip,
and is getting the glad hand on his
reappearance in the village for the
first time since his illness.
On invitation of Rev. William
Newton, the young people of his
bible class here, thirteen in num-
Der, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
last week at the parsonage in Union
Village. The bible lesson for the
W elk was taken up, and followed
with a social hour pleasantly spent,
during which refreshments were
served by Mrs. Newton. The reg
ular class meetings are held Satur
day evenings in the vestry here.
Wesley Waterman was in St. /
Johns bury Saturday attending the |
brotherhood meeting of railroad
men.
Harry Barber was called to Lyn-
donville Saturday to attend the fu
neral of his brothers wife, Mrs.
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WEST FAIRLEE CENTER.

Delegates chosen from this church
Cor the Sunday School association
to be held at Union Village Feb.
16 and II, are Dea. Hubbard Miss
Wise, Mr.. Perry and Mrs. Mum.
The Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs, Minnie Kidder Wednesday af-
ternoon, Feb 9TH. There will be
work of various kinds and it is
hoped there will be full attend
ance.
The oyster supper at j. n. Kim
balls was little in advance of the
original date, coming Tuesdvy eve
the 25th instead Of Friday the 2Sth
There were between IS an 80 pres
ent, and it was one of thu pleasant
est times of the winter, a good
many coming from Post Mills. A
male quartet from that village gave
Sc veral selections which were very
very good and seemed to be enjoy,
ed by all. Mrs. Woodcock accom-,
panied them, after which Prof
Morse played variety of pieces
there were games for the young
people. The supper was one OF
the best every way 20 81 cred and
a great many compliments given
regarding it. Now let all who can
go down to Post Mills for the par
ish supper to be given at the hall
Thursday evening the 3D.
We hope the rest room for Brad
ford village will not be forgotten,
and after the new club of women
is organized and established may
this great need of the village be
one of the first to receive their at
tention.
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SOUTH FAlRLEE.

Ruth +. Pierce went to Bradford
last week, where she will do stenog-
raphy for Lawyer Conant.
Charlotte Bragg closed her school
in the Stevens District January IS,
and is now at her home.
Mrs. Bruce Field of Oxford, visit
ed her daughter, Mrs. George Clog
ston, Monday.
Miss Rose Adams is stopping at
G. L. Robinson's.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. Martha Wilcox at
North Thetford last W elk.
Irving Young was at home over
Sunday.
On the evening of January 9th,
about forty of the friends and
neighbors of w. w. Bond were
pleasantly entertained at his home,
where all expressed regret that he
is so soon to move away. Refresh
ments of cake and coffee were serv-
ed and the program by the school
children was very enjoyable.
Beatrice Z. Ware spent Sunday
at her home.
School closed Friday, Jan. 2Sth,
with eight pupils. Those having no
absent marks are Ray and Marion
Palmer, Eldred Douglas, Hawley
George and Adessa Bond. The three
latter have had no marks the entire
year. and only tour tardinesses dur
ing the same.
Miss Rowell has gone TO Newbury
to visit her friend, Mrs. Charles
Greer.
George L. Clogston is on the sick
list
S. A. George is working at Fair
lee this week, filling the ice house
A. L. Day, who is boarding at |
Mrs. Wares, spent several days at |
his home in Boston last week, re-
turning Wednesday.
Mr.. Quimby of Wilder, was at w.
w Bonds Friday, and while there,
he and Mr.. Bond attended the in
stallation of officers in the w. r. c.
and G. A. r. at Post Mills.
Rev. c. c. Parker and daughter
Of Fairlee, made several calls in this
part Of the town one afternoon last
week.
Donavon and Slack were in this
section buying stock Saturday.
WE no Lob PAINTING
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WE DO JOB PAINTING.
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Worthy of
Confidence
An Offer Backed by One of Gu
Most Reputable Concerns.

Most Reputable Concerns.
We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial, if our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of con-
stipation. We take all the risk.
You are not obligated to us in any
way whatever, if you accept our
offer. That's a mighty broad state
ment, but we mean every word of
it. Could anything be more fair
for you?
A most scientific, common-sense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eaten like candy. Their active
principle is a recent scientific dis
covery that is odorless, colorless
and tasteless; very pronounced,
gentle and pleasant in action, and
particularly agreeable in every way.
This ingredient does not cause diar-
rhea, nausea, fatulence, gripping
or any inconvenience whatever
Rexall Orderlies are particularly
good for children, aged and delicate
persons.
If you suffer from chronic or
habitual constipation, or the as
sociate or dependent chronic all
ments, we urge you to try ReXall
Orderlies at our risk. Remember
you can get them in Bradford only
at our store. II tablets 10 cents;
So tablets 25 cents.-The ReXall
Store. John NJ. Taylor.
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Congregational Church.

Congregational Church.
REV. A. R. CREwE, Pastor.
Sunday services Preaching, II
m; Sunday School, 1915 p. M;
Evening service, 7 p. m. Union
Prayer Meeting, Tuesday, 7 30 p. m.
Christian Endeavor Meeting, Thurs
day, 7.30 p. m. Homeland Mission
airy Circle, meets first Wednesday
afternoon in each month.
The Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be observed at the M.
E. Church Sunday morning, and the
pastor will have message for US,
appropriate for this solemn occasion.
The Pastor will also have a most
interesting talk for Sunday evening
which will be in connection with the
Book of Esther. We were glad to
see so many present last Sunday
evening. Come again.
Mr.. Martin Day died of pneumo-
MIA, at his home in this village, Sat
urday. The funeral was held at the
Congregational Church Tuesday. A
more extended notice will be given
later.
Mrs. Harry Clayburn went to visit
her son Walter, in New York, last
week.
81. Corliss is suffering with rheu-
matism.
Harry R. Gould is employed in
the store at Pike, N. H.
Mrs. j. E. Heath of Waterford,
VT, visited her friend Miss Eva Met
calf, last week.
Miss Iona Ames was home from
Lisbon over Sunday.
Ray Blanchard has moved his
family to Oxford.
H. F. Stetson was confined to the
house few days last week.
Miss Zilla Smith of West Fairlee,
has been visiting Mrs. Asa Ames
this week.
Mrs. F. P. Sanderson has gone to
Boston for a time.
H. L. Averill was away on bust
ness this week.
Mrs. Dan Bixby has been visiting
at Mrs. H. l.. Averil's for a few
days.
w. B. Deal is suffering badly with
rheumatism.
The Cooperative Creamery Co.
are busily drawing ice for the com
ing season.
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FAIRLEE.
Federated Church
C. C. PARKER, Pastor.
cuNnAv cEpuIrVc

Preaching l0:45 a. m. and 7 p. m.
Sunday school 1910 p. m.
Prayer meetingWednesday 7 30 p m
Rose Circle first and third Saturday
2 p. Ia. each month.
X. o. X. A. second and fourth Sat
urday 2 p. m. each month.
W. H. M. S. first Thursday 2:30 p.
m. each month.