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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
Respectable" Citizens of
Lincoln Center, Kansas,
Confessed to Having Com
mitted Unthinkable Out
rage.
COVERED GIRL
WITH TAR COAT
And Some of Them, After
Pleading Guilty, Have Eff
frontery to Throw Them
selves on Mercy of the
Court.

LINCOLN CENTER, Kan, Nov. 16.
Sheriff. Clark, a wealthy merchant;
a. y. Simms, mill worker. and John
Schnitt, farmer, were placed on trial
late today for assault and battery" in
connection with the tarring of Miss
Mary Chamberlain. 4 school mistress.
after Judge Growers denial of their
application for change of Venue. Be
fore court closed twelve jurors all
subject to peremptory challenge, We're
in the box.
Earlier in the day Everett G. Clark,
president Of a milling company of
Shady Bend, Watson Scranton, farmer,
and Jay F'itzwater, astonished the
prosecution by entering pleas of guilty
and throwing themselves on the mercy
Of the court Previously Edward Ric-
ord barber. had entered the same
plea.
Judge Grover said tonight that he
would pass sentence on those who
pleaded guilty after the trial of the
others is finished According TO the
prosecuting officers no leniency has
been promised those who pleaded
guilty The maximum punishment is
a year in Jail and a fine of $500
1t IS expected the prosecution Will
have some difficulty in convicting
those on trial. since the moh attacked
the girl on 4 dark night. Not a single
word was spoken while her clothes
were torn from her body and the tar
applied. The only conversation passed
was between Miss Chamberlain and
Ricord, who was her escort that night
and who later confessed that he was
paid to lure her to the spot. According
to officials who Investigated the only
reason for the affair was that a num-
her of meddling, suspicious women
whispered evil of the girl and melted
their men folks" to punish her The
investigation showed the girls reputa-
ton good.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
PLENTY OF SCANDAL
is HEARD IN EUROPE

BERLIN, Nov. 16.-There is no lack
of society scandal in Berlin at present
The Metternich case had barely ended
when two lieutenants, Schmidt and
Eggers, both well known in the gay
quarter of Berlin, are accused of fraud
forgery and insubordination.
From their garrison in Tilsit they
were in the habit Of coming to Berlin
where they spent large sums of bor-
rowed money in the pleasure resorts
of the city. Thousands of dollars
were squandered. and it is alleged
that Schmidt procured a costly carpet
on credit, which he Immediately sold
devoting the proceeds of the sale II
riOtous living. He borrowed lot of
money on the strength of a wealthy
aunt. worth millions. who had no ac-
tual existence. Eggers signed Schmidts
notes, and Schmidt signed Eggers'.
After hearing part of the evidence,
the court decided to hear the remain
der in camera on the ground that to
give the proceedings publicity would
be calculated to bring the army into
discredit.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
Candidate for the Legisla-
ture Makes Dire Threat
Against Court Established
by Congress of the United
States.
HE'LL FIX 1T
RIGHT AWAY
Funny Stunt Pulled off by
Speaker at Tempe Meet
ing May be Repeated at
the Third Avenue This
Evening.

The democratic county candidates.
umpsteen strong. visited Mesa last
night, where each and all of them de-
livered addresses. They will pull
off their hippodrome in Phoenix this
evening at the Third avenue theatre.
The show is about the same as that
pulled off in the pre- primary days,
with the exception that, if possible.
il is just a little funnier than it was
then. The speeches" of some of the
candidates are exceptionally rich.
AS an illustration it may be men,
toned that a few evenings ago at
Tempe one of the candidates for the
legislature, took occasion to read from
an editorial printed in an afternoon
paper denunciation of the National
Court of Commerce for its "interfer-
ence" with the rate cases affecting
Arizona. This candidate pledged
himself and the other candidates to
take steps to have the Court of Com
merce abolished.
Many people who heard the speech
regard il as laughable This candi-
dates judicial" experience consists of
a period as sub-clerk in an office in
the court house. 1t is pointed out
that he hardly has the sort of train
ing to fit him to decide grave ques-
tions covered by the federal statutes
and the common law.
Also. even if elected his Jurisdiction
will hardly extend TO matters affect
ing the court of commerce or any
other federal court 1t would have
precisely the same effect if he tried
to enact law governing the equinOxes
or the transit of Venus
Following this speech the paper
from which the speaker read COM
mented favorably upon the perform
ance. Since the paper wouldn't know
a judicial decision from the hole in d
doughnut, its action has added consid-
erably 20 the gayety of the affair.
Possibly this performance will be
repeated at the Third avenue theatre
tonight If it is it is sincerely hoped
a real big crowd will be there to hear
the fun.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
WE SAW IT HERE.
Moon and Planet of Venus Were in
Conjunction Yesterday.

BERKELEY, Calf, Nov. 16--The
moon and venus were in conjunction
at noon today. The rare astrOnomi-
cal phenomenon was observed by
members of the faculty of the as
tronomy department OF the University
Of California and hundreds of others,
as both the moon and star were Wis
ible to the naked eye against Il clear
sky. The planet barely escaped be
ing eclipsed by the moon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
BROTHER is DEAD

ANN ARBOR, Nov. 16.-With the
annual struggle between Michigan
and Pennsylvania less than AS hours
away. word was received today from
BOTTLES" Thomson, full-back of
Michigan football team, that his
brother died today and he will not
return for a week Gloom accord
ingly has overspread the campus.
Thomson is considered the pivot of
all defensive and offensive play.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
BIG BATTLE COMING

PEKIN. Nov. 16-According to
consular reports. 10000 imperial
troops in Hang Chom have joined
the rebels and defeated the imper-
ialists from Nanking and Ching
Kians at the latter place. and the
combined forces are now marching
on Nanking. where a battle with the
Manchus is impending. Legations
here believe the situation in north
China is improved the last few days
but await further developments before
forming an opinion on the whole sit
uation.
WASHINGTON, Nov 16-The
state department today announced it
was awaiting further development in
China before ordering the dispatch
of a regiment Of American troops
from Manila To Chinese territory.
Officials regard the acceptance of the
premiership by Yuan Shi Kai. and
the imitation by him OF a program Of
Cancellation indicates the restoration
Of better conditions. and the officials
decided To await further developments
before sending troops over from the
Philippines Among the conciliatory
advices received here is the state
ment that an edict issued Immediate
ly after the accession of Yuan Shi
Kai To the premiership. inviting
viceroys Of the disaffected provinces
To meet in Pekin at an early date
for the purpose of talking over a
form Of government to be establish
ed for all China. \ commission has
been named. including the noted
scholar. Chang Chen, to visit the
provinces and urge acceptance of
the invitation To meet at Pekin.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
HERE ARE THE FIGURES.
Union Pacific Gave Out Its Annual
Statement Yesterday.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-The annual
report of the Union Pacific railroad
for the fiscal year ended June 80 was
issued today. The total revenue from
operation is $SS,9S3. .10S. a decrease of
s1.224,9S4. Income from other trans
pOrtatiOn sources. S1S.396,571. de-
crease of $1.115,4SO. Total surplus re-
duced by s5.4S5.379 to $14.334.4 .445. Net
earnings common stock 1861 per cent.
In 1909-f0 this was 1917.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
CONVICT is CAUGHT
Man With Prison Record is Arrested
at kalama

VANCOUVER. Nov. 16.-Identifiel
3s a man with a prison record in Ore
gon and California, John Hendricks,
believed by tn authorities to be one of
the men implicated in the Staying Of
w. H. Shores, a trainn1an. at Butler,
Wash. Tuesday, and who may be the
man who seriously wounded Sheriff
Cresap in a battle near the Vancouver
depot late Wednesday. was captured
today near Kalama, after he had been
shot and seriously wounded in the side
while resisting arrest. A burglars
kit, a bottle of nitro -glycerine. a valu-
able watch and s47 in cash were found
on Hendricks
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
Man Recently Appointed to
the Head of Affairs in
China Has Named Those
to Help Administer Gov
ernment.
BOARDS COMPOSED
OF STRONG MEN
There are RumorS of Fur
ther Trouble But it is Be
lieved Affairs Will Soon
Be Adjusted Under Pres
ent Plan.

PEKIN, Nov. 16.-The new i'm
perial cabinet. formed by Yuan Shi
Kai, is as follows: Premier. Yuan
Shi Kai; Foreign Board, Liang Tun
men, president: Board of Finance.
Yen Shi. president: Board of Com
munications, Yang Shi Chi, presi-
dent; War Board. Nang Shih Cheng.
president: Board Of Justice, Shen
Chi Pen. president; Agriculture and
Commerce. Chang Chen, president;
Navy Board. Admiral Sab Chen
Hing. president; Board of instruction,
Tang Ching Chung. president; Board
of Colonies, Sas HO, president; Board
of the Interior. Chao Hung Chun,
president
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
REPRIEVE is GRANTED
Wilkins Has One More Chance 20
Save His Neck.

SAN QUENTIN. Nov. 16-M. A
Wilkins, who was to have been
hanged tomorrow. having been
convicted of numbering a woman VIII
posed as his wife in Elmhurst, i'm May
1908. was granted third reprieve
today by Governor Johnson. The
execution was postponed until De-
cember 10, pending an investigation
Of recent developments in the case
which it is thought may substantiate
wilkins story that the woman died
Of heart failure and that he buried
her under a barn to save funeral
expenses
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
TRIAL HAS BEGUN
Have Started Taking Testimony in
Murder Case at Globe.

GLOBE. Nov. 16.-The jury was
selected today for the trial OF John
G.. Goodwin, alias Steele, for the al
legged murder of two Globe mer-
chants. Messrs. Kibbe and Philpot.
last September. The two men were
shot to death while camping on a
vacation. Robbery was the motive.
Testimony was Immediately begun,
and at the close of the session six
witnesses had been examined, all OF
whom gave damaging testimony
against the accused.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
BANDITS MAY ATTACK.
Mexicali Hears Rumor That That City
Is to be Invaded by Rowing Bands.

was badly scared by a report that ban
dts, a hundred or two hundred strong.
are headed toward the city for the
purpose of looting it. Sub-PrefectO
Rudolph l.. Gallego posted a prOclama-
tion on the streets ordering all citizens
inside their houses after 10 o'clock and
Threatening to arrest and punish all
caught out after that time Several
suspicious characters were arrested. 1t
is believed that the bandits are groups
of insurrectos which have been oper-
ating out OF Tia Juana, and who have
been reinforced by others from the vi
cinity of Ensenada.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
SEVEN ARE DROWNED.

WOODLAND. Wash. Nov. 16.-Seven
men employed in driving a log raft on
the headwaters of Lewis river. % miles
from here, were drowned today by the
overturning of their boat. Six of the
party of thirteen outfOught the swiftly
running waters and reached the shore.
Further particulars of the accident
could not be obtained tonight
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
JOLT FOR CUPID.
Hundreds of Marriages Are Made u
legal by Courts Decision.

MOUNT VERNON. Ill. Nov. 16.-
The validity of hundreds of marri-
ages will be affected by decision
by the appellate court for the south
crn district here today. The court
held the law forbidding marriages
within one year after divorce can
not be evaded by persons going out
side the state to marry and who then
return to Illinois to live.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
COMPANY is BANKRUPT
Fsrrer Judoe Will Wind Up Affairs
of Lewis People.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 16.-Judge Smith
Mcpherson Of the United States cir
cult court. issued signed order late
today adjudicating the Lewis Pub
fishing company a bankrupt The
step was taken, it was stated. TO
expedite settlement Of the receiver
ship in the litigation that has been
before the court many months. Matt
c. Reynolds, former circuit judge Of
this city. was appointed receiver TO
serve with Walter ID. Coles of st.
Louis, as referee.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
SALT LAKE GETS 1T.

DENVER, Nov. 16-Salt Lake City
i'm all probability Will entertain the
1912 convention of the American Apple
congress. which adjourned its sessions
for this year here today. Those favor
ing the Utah capital succeeded in hav-
ing the selection of the next meeting
place left to the board of directors. a
majority of whom, it is stated, favor
Salt Lake.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
HAD QUEER ACCIDENT.

SAN DIEGO. Nov. 1G.-A cubic foot
of air taken from the airship of c. H.
Tolliver the inventor, who plans
flight across the continent, exploded
this afternoon. partly wrecking the
laboratory of E. w. Jewell. city gas
and electricity inspector. and in1uring
two assistants in his office. The bag
contains $4,000 cubic feet and should
it explode it probably would do un-
told damage. Authorities have ordered
the bag removed to a remote point
where it would damage only Tolliver
in case of an explosion.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
BURMAN is OUT.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-It\ was an
nounced today that Bob" Burman,
holder of several worlds records for
racing. had withdrawn from
the Vanderbilt cup and grand prize
races in Savannah. He Withdrew be-
cause the company for which he ex-
pected to drive would not enter a car
for the grand prize. He did not want
to go there for just one race.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
RECORD is LOWERED.

PARIS. Nov. 16.-J. Bonin of Co
limbes, runner, ran six miles and
80 yards today in 80 minutes flat. The
former record. 20 seconds longer. was
made i'm 1868 by ]. W. White of Eng
land c. V. Bonhag holds the nearest
American record. 80 minutes. AZ sec
OndS
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
CORNER IN COFFEE

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-Charging that
a monstrous coffee combine existed
in this and other counties, Thomas
]. Webb of Chicago today urged the
National Coffee ROaster's association
in convention here to initiate a move
ment to overthrow the dominion of
the Brazil coffee market. He said
the combine is the cause of the pres
ent high price of the coffee bean.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
PLEA is DISPUTED

STOCKTON. Nov. 16.-The prose-
cution today introduced a witness in
rebuttal to disprove the insanity plea
of Editor s. b. AXtell, on trial for
the murder of Charles SOllars. Sew
eral more will be examined and il
is not believed the case will be ar
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
PAPERS WILL MERGE

GLOBE, Nov. 16.-The Globe DEM
ocrat. a daily afternoon newspaper,
took the first step. ii was announced
here today. to merge with the morn
ing Silver Belt, by suspending pub
lication. The merger. those interest
ed declared, would be brought about
within "A few days.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
OFFICER SHOT TO DEATH.

BIG TIMBER, Mont, Nov. 16.-Jo-
seph Brannin, deputy sheriff, was shot
and killed tonight at Melville while
attempting to arrest Mel Jewell, an eX-
convict. A friend of Jewelrs named
Jackson interfered. Brannin was forced
TO use his revolver and wounded Jack
son. whereupOn Jewell shot the officer
To death. Officers are pursuing Jewell.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
KILLED IN WRECK.
Four Railroad Men and Three For
eieners Lose Their Lives.

tween two Northern Pacific trains near
Homestake tonight killed four railroad
men. The dead are: Lewis Geers.
Conductor Rudiger Of Liv-
ingston; Martin Oleson. section fore
man of Butte; Chris Markoss. gang
foreman, Homestake. Three unknown
foreigners also were killed. The wreck
occurred between a passenger train
and work train three miles west of
Pipestone. It is believed here that il
occurred through a misunderstanding
of orders.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
THE PLANT is SAFE.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov 16-The
Alaska Pacific company's steamer NJ
+. Plant. which was disabled last
might off Point Arenas by a broken
shaft. was towed into port late today
by the steamer Rosecrans. The Rose
Grams picked up the Plants IS. o. s.
signals shortly after the vessel met
with her mishap.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
WILL END DISORDER.

JUAREZ. Nov. 16.-General Pascual
OroZco has been ordered TO proceed
with 500 troops to the state of Sinaola
from Chihuahua to restore law and
order. The troops will be moved
through United States territory in
compliance with permission recently
given by the American state depart
ment at Washington.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
RATIFv BOND ISSUE
Pacific Electric Will Spend 500,
100000 for Stock and I'M
provements.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16.-Direc-
tors of the Pacific Electric company
today ratified an issue of a hundred
million in bonds, for the purpose Of
payment of the stock of the merged
traction interests and general better
ments. The company is to build a
thousand miles of additional track,
which will connect Santa Barbara,
san Bernardino and San Diego with
Los Angeles, making the largest
traction system in the world
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
WILL FIGHT AGAIN.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.+After a long
retirement. following his fathers death,
Johnny Coulon, bantamweight cham
pion of the world. announced tonight
that he has been matched to fight
George Kutzon of New York before
a Kenosha. Wis. club. November 30.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
ITALY WILL WAIT

LONDON, Nov. 16.-Both Vienna
and Constantinople report that Italy
consented to postpone naval opera
tions in Turkish waters. This is the
result. according to dispatches. of pro-
tests made by the powers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
KILLED BY AUTO.

SAN JOSE. Cal, Nov. 16.-Miss
Clara Simpson. driving a large touring
car. ran over and fatally injured Mrs.
T. Spingola this afternoon at the
Southern Pacific depot crossing. Mrs.
Spingola died several hours after the
accident
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
HE is INDICTED.

PORTLAND. Ore, Nov. 16-Burt
Hicks. proprietor of a machine shop
was indicted for murder. for the kill
ing of A. V. Workman, a union picket
A strike was declared against Hicks
and the latter claims he shot in self
defense. Friends of Workman, how
ever. claim the shooting was uncalled
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
PRETTY GOOD BALANCE
Government is Away Ahead in Ex-
port and Import Business.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-Durins
the fiscal year there was balance
of S203 .000, 900 on the right side OF
the governments ledger in its ac-
counts on imports and exports OF
farm and forest products. While it
imported $6SS. 5000 worth it ex-
ported 1891 100000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
MORE HARD LUCK.

Ell PASO, Nov. 16.-When Aviator
Fowler attempted to resume his coast
to-coast flight here today. his ma
chine collided with a tree. Fowler
was not hurt. but the machine was
damaged
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
PARLIAMENT is OPENED

OTTAWA. Nov. 16.-The twelfth
parliaments first session was opened
today by III. r. Fl. the Duke of Con-
naught. The appointment of a tar
iff commission was urged in a speech
from the throne.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
CAN'T REACH HIM.
Defendant in Court Proceeding is Al
ready in Pen.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Three
trustees in bankruptcy for a wireless
company today filed in the federal
district court a petition in bankruptcy
against Christopher c. Wilson, presi-
dent of the concern. Claims aggre-
gate S1.6S9, $50. Wilson is now serv-
ing a term in the federal prison at
Atlanta for misuse of the mails.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
HE SHOT HIMSELF

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-Rear
Admiral John Y. Taylor. L. ;. N,
retired, aged 50, killed himself by
shooting. at his residence today. Fail
ing health was the cause.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
SLATON is GOVERNOR.
Smith at Last Consents to Lay Down
the Reins.

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 16.-State
Senator John NJ. Slaton. president OF
that body. took the oath of office
as governor today, succeeding Hoke
Smith, who became a United States
senator.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
MINERS LOSE STRIKE.

LETHBRIDGT. Alberta. Nov. 16.-
Six thousand Crows Nest coal min
ers who have been on strike since
April voted unanimously to return
To work Monday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17
HAS PIPE DREAM.
Clark Sees Rosy Vision of Success
of Democrats.

KANSAS CLAY. Nov. 16.-"If Taft
is renominated. the democrats will
carry Kansas and all other western
states touched by the insurgency"
said Speaker Clark in an interview
here today.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-17

If YOU have money to lend or YOU wish
to borrow on first mortgage real estate
security, see
f. T. PASCOE
10 North Center Street
The Ely miner., 1911-03-24
Hurt at the Zenith.

Damages to the amount of $1O,-
900 are claimed against the Oliver
Iron Mining company by Carl
Simanainen. who alleges he was
injured in the Zenith mine. Suit
for damages was cmmenced Tues
day in the district court.
The accident by which the
plaintiff is said to have had a leg
broben and to have sustained other
injuries occurred Feb. 2 of this
year.
The plaintiff was working about
1000 feet below the surface, when,
the complaint states, there was a
falling of ore, rock and other
material, resulting in the injury.
The plaintiff claims the defendant
company was negligent in not
having enough light in the mine.
He claims he has been laid up
since the accident in hospital.
The Ely miner., 1911-03-24
SPECULATION
On Amount of Ore Ship
ments Already On

Now that the opening of nav
igation is near at hand speculation
as to the probable shipments of
iron ore from the Lake Superior
region is beginning to be heard.
From the present prospects the
ore movement will be about the
same this season as last, when the
grand total was l43,442, 1877 tons.
It is known that some of the large
iron ore producing and consuming
companies expect to ship about
the same this season as last and
that they will be prepared to ship
more if conditions demand.
The season of 1911 opens quite
different from that of 1910. Last
year the ore movement opened
strong and fell off toward the end
of the season.
The opening this season, accord
ing to present indications, will be
quiet, but there is a we'll defined
feeling that the last half of the sea-
son will witness very heavy move
ment.
There have been other seasons
that opened dull which ended with
a rush in the ore traffic. It is be-
1ieved by some old-time observers
of conditions surrounding the iron
mining industry that this season
is to be one of them.
The production of ore during the
period since the close of navigation
has been substantially the same
as during the corresponding period
year ago.