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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-10
Raised the White Flag.

Moore threw out a skirmish line to
resist the advance of Morgan's infan-
try and dismounted cavalry in line
The Confederates pressed steadily for
ward 10 q ravine at the foot OF the
hill on which Moore had formed lis
line and under shelter Of this poured
such a destructive fire upon the Fed
eral troops that Moore ordered q new
line to be formed in the rear. In this
movement the whole line was thrown
into confusion. and, being attacked on
their right and rear by the cavalry.
who had up to this time not been en-
gagged, MOOTe's command was crowded
one on the other into & narrow space.
where the fire Of the enemy proved
terribly effective MOore's troops be
ing unable 10 return the FIRE and he
not being able to make another dispO-
sition of them. the white flag was rails
ed. and the entire command surreR-
dered.
Colonel Tafel in command of the
One Hundred and Sixth Ohio. becom-
ing separated from the other troops.
made some further resistance: but. he
iaE o-e-P0wered, he also surrendered
The contest lasted only little over "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-10

GENERAL J. s. MARMADUKE, c. s. A,
LEADER OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY.
force numbered about IL 800 men. that
OF his opponent probably 1000 or 5000
more.
In point OF fact, Hindman had plan
ned 20 invade Missouri from the south
and rerapturc Springfield. which the
Iedcruls had occupied since March.
1862. For this purpose he recognized
his command at Van Buren,. Ark. n
point fifty miles south Of Blunt's ad-
yanced camp. which was at Fayctte-
vile, not far from the holly contested
held Of Pea Ridge.
Marmaduke's Cavalry Repulsed.
Hindman's cavalry corps mustered
1000 sabers and was commanded by
General j. S. Marmaduke, dashing
soldier of the border type. The caval-
~ led the column and near the close
Of November halted at Cane Hill, po-
siuon within "A days march OF Blunts
camp. Blunt'S cavalry was distant
three days march, and he attacked
Marmaduke on the 2Sth with infantry
alone, driving him back toward Van
Buren,.
Blunt determined to make a stand at
Cane Hill and sent couriers to sum
mon 10 that point a supporting column
Of 1000 infantry and 1000 cavalry I'M
der General Francis Heron. which
was marching southwark from Spring
field
Blunt was n typical Kansas man OF
that period Born i'm New England. he
had settled in Ohio. then emigrated to
Kansas. lie enlisted i'm 1861 and
rapidly rose TO the rank OF general.
Having learned that Hiudmau was
marching north to fight. Blunt urged
Heron 20 speed his march, but wher
the battle opened, Dec. :. the Federal
columns were twelve miles apart.
Hindmau knew the situation in the
euemy's lines and determined to fall
upon Heron and crush him. then turn
against Blunt. But nothing is certain
IN war.
Battle at Prairie Grove.
The Confederate cavalry under Mar
maduke rode out 20 meet Heron and
brushed aside the Federal cavalry, but
was soon checked by infantry at Prai-
RE Grove. two miles from Blunt's left
flank Hindmau rushed forward his
infantry. but. instead Of attacking the
Isolated column az once. formed his
-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
WILL NOT SUPPORT
CLARENCE DARROW
A. F. Of L. Will Not Defend Lawyer
Indicted in Los Angeles on
Bribery Charge.

That the American Federation Of Labor
will take no Official cognizanee Of the
indictment in Los Angeles of Clarence
Darrow. and that no movement has been
started to have organized labor aid in
the defense Of the accused lawyer, was
the statement Of President Gompers
yesterday. To-day Mr.. Gompers will re-
sumo his arguments before the Senate
committee IN favor Of the eight-hour law.
Should he be called to appear before
the Federal grand jury investigating the
alleged dynamite conspiracy, Mr.. Com
pers said he would cheerfully give any
information asked. He said the books
and records OF the federation are open
TO the inspection Of any legally consti-
tuted body.
Asked for an opinion regarding the
indictment of Clarence Darrow. the at
torney who defended the McNamsras,
Mr.. Gompers declared he believed Dar-
row innocent. He said the federation
would not take any steps 10 aid in the
defense OF Mr.. Darrow.
Frank Morrison. secretary OF the feder-
alton, and Henry II. Flather. cashier OF
the Riggs National Bank. left WASH
ington yesterday morning for Indian
apolis. in compliance with the subpoenas
served upon them Monday, as stated in
The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
BOARD APPROVES
HOSPITAL REPORT
c. of G. Directors Defer Final Ac-
ton, However, on Committees
Recommendations.

The board OF directors Of the Chamber
OF commerce went on record at q spe-
cial meeting last night as favoring the
recommendations Of the public health
committee urging a 10000 appropriation
by Congress for the use OF the Emer-
gency Hospital and protesting AGAINST
the Board OF Charities proposition TO
separate private and public charities in
the District.
Members OF the board were Of the
opinion. however. that finaI decision in
the matter should be left to the entire
membership OF the Chamber. According
ly, special meeting viii be called within
the next few days. Last night President
James +. Oyster was unable TO say just
when the meeting would be held. but
declared II would be called as soon as
possible. In order that the Chambers
recommendations can be forwarded to
Congress before any action on the bill
dealing with the Emergency Hospital
question is taken.
At meeting last night II was expected
final action would be taken. DR.. Harry
NJ Kaufman, chairman Of the public
health committee, was on hand TO answer
questions asked by members Of the board
regarding matters pertaining to the local
hospital situation. After considerable
discussion. IL was decided the Importance
Of the question warranted action on the
part OF the entire membership.
Unanimous approval of the committees
report on the question was, expressed by
the board, however.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
JURY MAY INDICT
ANOTHER LAWYER
Attorney Harrington, Who Was I'm
ported by Darrow to Direct De-
tectives, May Be Summoned.

Los Angeles, Jan. 31.-The admission by
Assistant District Attorney w. ]. Ford
that Attorney John r. Harrington, of
Chicago, who was imported by Clarence
Darrow to have charge OF the detectives
employed on the McNamara case. will
be among those concerning whom tesIi-
mony viii be presented before the county
grand jury in its investigation, further
statements made by Bert Franklin con-
firming the report that he had held a
conference with the assistant district at
torney, but denying that a third party
acted in the AFFAIR. and the return from
indianapolis Of Deputy District Attorney
Arthur Veitch with q large amount OF
new evidence bearing on the Western end
OF the alleged dynamite plots, were the
most important developments in the
dynamite conspiracy investigation to-day.
Clarence Darrow, who was indicted
Monday on the charge OF jury bribing,
held a long conference with Earl Rogers,
his attorney, to-day. In a statement he
further reiterated his innocence OF any
crime. He will be arraigned before Pre-
siding Judge Hutton, OF the Superior
Court, at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Bert Franklin. whose determination to
turn States evidence when the bribery
cases against Attorney Clarence s. Dar-
row are tried was announced yesterday,
stated to-day that his interview with
Assistant District Attorney Ford, which
led up 10 his decision, was held in Los
Angeles.
Russell called upon Earl Rogers, chief
counsel for Clarence s. Darrow, to-day
and when interviewed corroborated what
Franklin had stated concerning his duties
at the Darrow ONCE.
Deputy District Attorney Arthur
Veitch, who has had charge of most OF
the documentary evidence at this end OF
the alleged dynamite conspiracy, returned
from the Federal investigation at Indian
apolis this afternoon, bringing with him
a large amount OF new evidence which
has a bearing upon the Times expIo-
sion and the Western end OF the alleged
plots.
THE investigation in Indianapolis will
be concluded in two weeks" he said.
81 have enough additional evidence to
guarantee some very important new de-
velopments in the cases"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
AUDUBON SOCIETY
HEARS BIRD TALK
Curator Beebe, of New York Zoo,
Lectures on Ceylon and
the Himalsyas.

The Audubon Society OF the District
held ats fifteenth annual meeting at Nc
Kinley High School last night. In the
absence OF Judge Job Barnard. president
NJ the society, Maj. Richard Sylvester.
the vice president, presided. He spoke
briefly of the society's progress in CO.
operating with religious and educational
institutions.
The report of the secretary, Miss II.
7. Childs, was approved. Miss Mary
Brickenstein, treasurer. reported receipts
for the year amounting 10 S201.65. with
an expenditure OF $l5654 There is now
S2sS.9S in the treasury.
{. William Beebe, curator of birds at
the New York Geological Park, gave an
illustrated lecture, entitled "A naturalist
in Ceylon and the Himslayas."
Officers were reelected, with the addi-
tioR of DR.. William NJ. Davidson. The
list follows: President, Hon. Job Bar
nard; honorary Vice-presidents, Charles
]. Bell, Mrs. Henry F. Blount, George F.
Bowerman, John Burroughs, Dr. William
NJ. Davidson, DR.. Theodore Gill, Mrs. Ar
nard; honorary vice presidents Charles
T, JaDney, Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman.
Mrs. William Bruce King. DR.. F. H.
knowlton, Mrs. George Cotton MAYNARD.
DR.. c. Hart Merriam, Theodore w
Noyes, II. c. Oberholser. Mrs John Dew
hurst PatteR, Clifford Pinchot Theodore
Roosevelt, DR.. c. w. Richmond, Robert
RidGway' Miss Alice L. Riggs, c. H. Ru-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
BOY SCOUT CHIEF
TO HAVE BUSY DAY
Many Entertainments Planned for
Gen. Baden-Powel During
His Stay in Capital.

On his arrival here early Saturday
morning Gen. Baden-Powen will be es-
eorted by President Colin II, Livingstone,
Scouts. They will take breakfast at the
New Willard and will be received by the
British Ambassador before going to
luncheon at the home OF Mrs. John Hays
Hammond.
Early in the afternoon there will be a
private review Of about 600 Boy Scouts
on the lawn Of the White House by
President Taft, the British Ambassador,
Gen. Baden-Powell. and the president
and council of the scouts. The line will
form with the Boy Scout Band at the
Corcoran Art Gallery at $50 o'clock. The
public will not be admitted TO this re-
view.
Gen. Baden-PowelI will be kept busy
during the afternoon by Boy Scout offi-
GERS and has been invited 10 dinner by
the British Ambassador at 6:45 o'clock.
The general will close his stay here with
a lecture at $50 o'clock at the ID. A. r.
Memorial Hail, after which reception
win be held on the stage.
Mrs. w. Murray Crane. wife OF the
Senator from Massachusetts,, is chair
man of the committee in charge OF the
reception. and is to be assisted by Mrs
Leonard Wood. Mrs. Samuel W. Mccall
Mrs. Julius Kahn. Mrs. Huntington VIII
son. Mrs. Robert G. Sharp, Mrs. Robert
Shaw Oliver, and Miss Mabel Board
man.
The signal honor Of being appointed to
ride with Gen. Baden-PoweD yesterday
was conferred upon ]. Howard Fellows.
Of 55N Wisconsin avenue. Fellows Is
fifteen years old, five feet seven inches
in height, and a member OF the first
scout class. He is a pupil in the eighth
grade Of the Eton School.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01

dolph. Rev. DR.. Frank Sewall. Thomas
W. Sidwell, A T. Stuart, Maj. Richard
Sylvester, Henry L. West, James Wilson,
and s. ". Woodward; secretary, Miss
Helen P, Childs; treasurer. Miss Mary
Brickenstein
Executive committee-Judge Barnard,
chairman: Mrs. Clarence A. Aspinwall.
Mrs. Florence Merriam Bailey, DR.. Paul
Bartseh, Frank Bond. Miss Elizabeth V.
Brown, Miss Marie Boynton, Miss Ella
Given, Arthur II. Howell, L. d. Miner,
Henry Oldys, DR.. T. S. Palmer, Mrs.
Wallace Radcliffe, @. r. Shoemaker
officers,
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
EASY FOR DAYIIGHT THIEVES.
Ransack william Hammers Home
and Escape with 5000 Loot.

Thieves operating in daylight entered
the home of William Flammer, a clerk,
living at 1867 Newton street northwest,
yesterday. ransacked the house, and es-
caped with loot valued at $500.
Breaking a glass pane in the front
basement door, the intruders found it
simple TO turn the lock from the inside
and enter. A Jimmy was used In prying
open the locked door leading from the
basement to the kitchen, and then the
culprits had the run of the house.
A gold watch and chain, a gold trophy
for craftsmanship, a pair OF diamond
earrings, a ladies' ring set with opals, a
gold neck chain, gold pin set with
pearls, a sunburst, a gold locket, and a
number of costly trinkets and old coins,
in addition to two SO bills, were gathered
by the thieves and carried away.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

william A. stsFrnson. 8 and SIAgdalen Enrle
q both Of Baltimorc nd. Rev. James A. Smyth
Howes @. Coleman. .. and Jocelyn Ia Coshm
10. both q welchieS Va. Rev. Edward Stanley
lanes b. RIordan. 81. and Ella c. McNanara
y. Rev Andrew J. Carry.
sannel c. Head. IS and Elsie c. Richardson. 5.
Rev. George A. Miller.
Georre w. stovei. y. md Msbel J. zierunehim
Is. both n Baltimore. Md. Rev. Edward Stanley.
John X. NARROW. s. Of BrDWntown. Va, and
EliEAheih J. q. Moore. = q Flint HHl. Va. Rev.
q. W. Van Fosscn.
John P. HURLEY. 8. ot New York CITY. n. Y.
and Jeanette p. Stevens, 3. Rev. P. J. o'Con.
nell
Georse "a Jcares. 30 and on Lee Jessie, IL
both q Richmond. Va. Rev. Edward STANLEY.
Daniel W. Cash. 81. and James Blanch Deishsr.
q. both q Glen Wilton. Va. Rev w. A. Melvin.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Mary Williams, 50 years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
William II. Shayender. 1 year. rs
ID St NV.
Mary L. Thomas, 20 years. si7 R st
NV
Mary f. orton. IS years. Washington
Asylum Hospital
James S. Fogarty. % years, power
house, Freedmen's Hospital
Reginald Shirley, s months, Washing
ton Home for Foundhngs.
Margaret Schumann. months, Wash
ington Home for Foundlings.
James r. White, months, SOC Eth ST.
Sc.
Joseph +. Ewald. days. George
Washington University Hospital.
C0LoRED.
Henry V. Robinson, 50 years, 1880
Marion st. NV.
Charles !. West. Il years. 50 St, NV
Daniel jackson, % years, 10i5 9Th ST.
sw.
Lorenza Norris, IS years, 40 ID st. sw.
Nicholas Kelly, IS years. liSS Church
Sidney Penn, 80 years, Emergency
Robert Lewis 20 years, MS II st. NV.
Roselia Z. Spriggs, 4 years. 1910 SIth
81. NV.
Helen Louise Marshall. 3 days, 2Gss NJ
ST. NV.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
BIrth Of picken. ob.erred.

An interesting musical and literary
programme was given last night by the
young peoples branch of Christ's Luth-
eran Memorial Church. in celebration Of
the one hundredth anniversary OF the
birth OF Charles Dickens. The programme
included a paper on Dickens life, by
George Johannes: a reading. by Howard
Sedgwick; an address, by Rev. J. Fred
erick Wenchel. and musical numbers by
Mrs. George Johannes, Miss Olga Heit-
muller, and Edwin Callow.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Nabbed ON Assault CharEe.

David Katz. thirty-one years old. a stu
dent living in apartments at First and X
streets northwest. was arrested last night
on charge Of assauIting a felIow-stu-
dent, Charles Gordon, twenty-seven years
old, Of SIS H street northwest, with a
hammer. Gordon WAS removed 10 Emer-
gency Hospital. and later went 10 his
room. Katz produced so collateral and
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE

William r. and Emmie NJ. Ward. boy,
George and Minnie E. Stein, boy.
r. Harvey and HELEN Sargent, boy.
William and Ethel A. Rutter. girl
William A. and Mabel Marceron. girl.
Natalie and Grasla Maschero, boy.
Calvert and Ethel l. Lowry. boy.
Toni and Anna Kogok. boy.
Israel and Cecilia Friedman. girl
.Domenlco and Concetta Del vecehio,
James McC. and Ruth B. Beck. Eiri.
John r. and Helena o. Bennett. hoy.
Nicholas and Antonina BerezoslSi, boy.
Nathan and Eta Becker. girl
Clifton p. and core ~ Ash, boy
William 4. and Bertha Walker. girl.
Charley and Jnney Piummer. girl.
George and Rosetta Logans, girl.
William l. and Elnora Dyson, girl
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Hot.c. KILLED by BIrd..

Louisville, KY, Jan. 31.-BIackblrds,
carrying infection from the South.
through mosquito bites, are responsible
for the death of great numbers OF Ken
tucky horses from a disease akin to
pellagra, in the opinion of Assistant
State Veterinarian NJ. A. Purdy. Com
of disease is through laying
eggs in damp fodder.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SUES ELEcTIoN BOARD.
Gen. Burt wants separate Date. tor
Voting and RegistratIon.

Gen. Andrew s. Burt q. s. A.. retired,
asserting he appears for .'the people -
has filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to compel the Republican election
board OF the District 10 name separate
dates for registration and voting IN con-
nection with the election OF delegates to
the Republican national convention,
Plaintiff charges fraud and corruption
In connection with the election four years
ago. and gives alleged instances OF
lightning voting.
The suit Is brought against John Lewis
Smith. Leonard p. Bradshaw, and An
drew J. Thomas, who were appointed as
the election board by the Republican
National Committee on December u last.
They have called for registration and
election on February 10.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

u. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington, d. O., Jan. il, lsi2-s p n
With the e1csption Of local SHOWS in the region
Of the Grrat LAkes. the weather viii remain fair
to-day and tomorrow throughout the country.
No decided tempcnture changes are indicated
for any part o. the United States during the next
ferty-eight hourA
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
DIED..

ROGGON-Suddenly, on TUESDAY. jan
uary 50. 1912 JOHN r. CRoGGON'
aged siNty-seyen years
ET5erai Al PRAYER room OF Foundry
Church, Friday, February , AT
p. m. -
FRISARD-On Tuesday, January 90 l9lz
al as a. m, AUGUSTA, beloSed
mother OF Louis ]. Frisard. aged
seventy-nne years.
Funeral from ]. W. Lees chapel, on
Tbnrsday February /. at p m.
Friends invited to attend.
MAHoN-Suddenly. on Tuesday, jan
uary 90, 1912 at her residence; ~
street northeast. ELLEN, widow OF
James Mcmahon. aged sixty-nve
years.
Funeral from her late residence on
Thursday February /, at $50 a m.
solemn requiem mass at 81. Joseph's
Church, second and c streets north
east. at a. m. lnterment IN MOUNT
OIiyet Cemetery. Relatives and
friends invited. (New York and Bal
timore papers please copy9
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Local Temperature.

Midnight. %; ? a. NJ. .; a m, .; .. M.
2; a. m, 5; 10 = m, p; u noon, %; p m.
IL; p. m, 81; y m, =; p. m, 3; 10 .. N,
2. Highest 70: lowest. 2,
Relative humidity-s q. m, 81: n m, =;
p. m, q. Rainfall Is .. m to p. nj. 7.
Houn Of sunshine. as; Ier cent Of possible sun
skine. IS
Temperabus zms date last year-Hshtsst. %;
Lowest, s..
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Marshal Become. Dentist.

DR.. A. w. Cash, deputy United States
marshal at the Police Court, has resigned
to practice dentistry. His place will be
filled by Deputy Marshal Robert Llv-
ingston.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
Tide Table.

Today-High tide. sa8 .. N. and go n N.
LoE tide. 1870 a. m. and 2sl2 p m
TomnroW-Hish tide. T:9 q. m. and 7:1 D. n.
Low tide. In .. N. and l;s3 p. N.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01

Temperatures in Otner Cities.
Tsmpenturss in other cities together with the
EnOunt Of rainfall for the tWsnty-four houu ended
at ?. m yesterday, aTs as follows:
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHATTER
Notice Is hereby given of the intention of The IN
dsrSigDed to apply 10 the CmmisiooeTs of he Dis
trict Of Columbia, the TTH DAY OF FEB
RUARY, lsI2 at 10 O'Clock a. N. for q charter Of
Incorporation under the provision Of act of Con-
gress entitled "An act to provide fos the inecr-
rorstion q trust. loan. mortEAge and certain other
corporations within the District q Columbia" ap-
proved Octobsr J. Is9o. and embraced In subchlptsF
II of the Gods Of the District q Columbia.
he name Of the proposed eumpany HhAn b '"Ibs
Nunssy Trust Company"
Ths eunpany Is 10 Be orELniIsd for the purposs
Of doing ErneIal trust lean. and mortags business.
and such other business may b authori1sd bJ
said act q cOugrss Or BY the Code q the District
q Columbia.
T. The names Of the prOpossd incorpor1toEs are;
Frank A. MunssJ. lanes 7. Qyltst,
Clarencs Moore,F tAshl.y " 76cIld.
Harry NJ. Clabaugh. 6eorgss R. GGtheE
Perry Belmont. Stewart OhgiG.
q. W. Watson, Wm. +. Guds.
Edward Mclean. Nm. A, Hill.
Wilton T. Lambert G. j. NicDl,
Gi1t Blair. A LiEnef.
VT, Dsulrt Julius Gardnkls
A. s. worthington. - Wm- Wallaes ChiSEsn.
John II. Nolan @. h Pope.
Wm- Henry White. Thos. G BrldlEy.
y. A. wake James Baird
o. w woodward.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-01

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
q the WASHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB. Is call
ei at the C1ubh0use. in AlexandHA County. Va,
for MARCH 9, 1872 at p. m fslletIS
OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON GASLIGHr
Company. Washington. ID. C.. Jan. la Isll-
The annual nesting q the shETeholders of the
washinEtpn Gaslight Company for the election Of
drecton 70 serve the ensuing and for the trans
action Of such other business NAV properly CONS
befors the said meeting will Be held Al the chcs
Of the eonpany. Nos. nS4n 10Th g, nE., MONDAY.
February 5. 1872 At y O'Clock noon Ths pollA will
Be- open frum u O'Clock noon to ! o'clock D. u.
jalale WILLIAM B. ORME. Secretary.
vIAvI SCIENCE OF HEALTH. NAT
ural nonsurgical: t00-p. book free. Apply
By mail, sl6 Colorado Bldg. Free lecture
Tor women Wednesdays At 40 .. q.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-02-15

roared "Chargei,'
The animal ran as hard as it could 90,
and when it arrived at the ferry the
colonel shouted "Haltl" The horse
stopped, and he caught the boat.
A few weeks later minister happened
to be catching the same boat and having
only about ten minutes to do it in, he
accosted the same driver stating that if
he could drive him to the ferry he would
give HIM fifteen dollars. The driver
jumped at the offer, and after the min
lister had sscended into the car he waved
the whip in the air and cried "ChargeF ~
The animal again ran as hard as it
could. But, alasl when nearing the
boat a look of CONSERVATION was plainly
seen on the drivers face. Then, yelling
with all his might at the minister, he
cried, Jump, yer reverence, iumpl I've
forgotten the password ~
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-02-15

issued, it is perhaps true that the
situation is without relief, unless
the western Australia plan is
adopted, whereby the Govern
ment steps in and permits mining
under a lease, the proceeds OF
which are assessed, collected, and
paid over to the owner. The
principle invoked seems to be that
no property owner can rightfully
oppose the development of the
resources Of the State.
Gin the case of unpatented
claims a remedy should besought
for what has been termed "the
paralysis of mining districts, "
and the rigid requirements OF
annual assessment work should
be made actual and effective by
inspection and supervision, in
order toput an end to the present
procedure of allowing a claim to
lie idle for practically two years
after it's location, not to mention
the many localities where claims
are held year after year with only
perfunctory compliance, or even
without any performance of
assessment work-a type Of local
disregard for law that is in strik-
ing contrast to the observation
accorded to the district customs
and regulations of earlier days,
whereby the right of possession
was made absolutely dependent
upon continuous operation"