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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
IIemphiil J.. Orator.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
r. Lees birthday was celebrated to-
night by Turner Ashby Camp. Confed-
crate Veterans. In the Handley Library
auditorium. Major j. &. Hemphill OF
Washington. spoke on the life OF Lee,
after which he WAS the honor guest at
IA reception by Fairfax Club. Confed-
crate motion pictures were shown In
the theatres.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
United States Navy. now in the Philip
pines. The funeral will be held on
Wednesday.
Charles G. Horncr.

Warrenton. Va. January 19.-Charles
e. Horner, son Of tho late DR.. Brown
iorner. U. S. NJ. of Philadelphia and
Warrenton, died at his home here to-
night. MIR. Horner had been an invalid
all his life. HID is survived by
brother. Alfred Horner. OF Washington,
and one sister-Nirs. j. NJ. Belt of War
renton. Mr.. Horner was one OF the
largest property owners in Warrenton.
He was n member of the Catholic
Church. and his funeral services will
be conducted from there on Wedn esday
He was In the forty-third year OF his
age.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
CHURCH CATCHES FIRE.
Congregations Files Out without Any
Sembluncc of Pnnfc.

the evening service was In progress In
the Second Baptist Church last night
an usher saw sparks tumbling down
from where a terra Gotta nue goes
through the ceiling. He quietly In
formed the Rev. w. s. Brook. who In
terrupted the hymn which was then
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
OBITUARY
Funeral of Mr. Lottier.

The funeral OF John D. Lottier took
place yesterday afternoon from tho
residence, 9o3 Floyd Avenue. The SER
vice was read by Father Felix kaup. or
the Sacred Heart Cathedral PAIL
hearers We're: active-Waiter Christian,
Colonel b: o. James, W. T. Moulton,
Cannon, Frank West and William r.
Smith. Honornry-E. T. Crump. j.
Parker Lambeth. Judge 3. It. Crump,
DR.. b. r. Tucker. Gilbert j. Hunt,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
FunernI of Mr. ur-
Mrs. Mary Dulnney Butler.

Bristol. Va Janmar~ "Mcs No..
Duianey Butler, widow OF DIR. Mat
thew M. Butler. and mother OF the wife
OF former Governor John I. Cox, of Ten
nessee. died to-day or pneumonia, aged
seventy-one years. Other children be-
sides Mrs. Cox surviving arc Mrs Frank
Z. Wright. OF Washington. ID. c., and
DIR. Charles s. Butler, Il surgeon In the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
pastor OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South

Lees farewell address was read by
Adjutant Edgar Warheld. and invoca-
ton was pronounced by Rev. w j.
Morton, rector of Christ Episcopal
Church. The banquet was served by
committee of women of the various
Confederate organizations. 1t was at
tended by nearly 100 veterans and Sons
of Veterans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
Joseph w. McArtor.

Alexandria, Va. January 1e.-The
body of Joseph w. McArtor, who died
yesterday. will be shipped to Delaplane.
Va, tomorrow for burial. He. was
siXty-hve years old and q native of
Upperville, Fauquier County. His wife
and two children survive
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20
Thomas Adkins. Rufus Yarbrough, NJ.
Macon and Robert Wilson


~
!, The funeral OF Charles ]. Ryan. thir-
tty-five years old, widely known capital
ist. who died early yesterday morning
at his apartments In the Jefferson
o'clock from his old home at Hew-
let's. Hanover County. Interment will
be made in the family burying- ground
one aunt, Miss Bette Duke. and a
cousin p. J. Duke, both Of Hewietts.
MT. Duke arrived here last night to
return this morning with the body. He
Ryan, Of Philadelphia. and Inherited a
Of Richmond Randolph Lodge, Nc. IS;
Royal Arch Masons and an Elk. Mem
funeral. He was a graduate of the the
University of Pennsylvania. and we'll
known in that State, where ho had
large interests. Mr.. Ryan spent a
visited nearly every foreign country
He. was i'll for about two weeks SUI
1erlnS a complication of diseases.
Funeral of Mr.. Hurt.
The funeral of Charles S. Hurt of
me Lie Insurance Company of Vir-
GINA, auditing department., took place
yesterday afternoon from ST. Paurs
by Rev: w. Russell Bowie. the rector.
assisted by Rev. w. Il. Pearmnn, as
sistant rector. and Mr.. Gibbs, rector or
the Church of the Good Shepherd. For
est Hiil. The pallbearers were Messrs
r B pegram; T; st, George Cooke. John
n. Gary, w: L. T. Rogerson. f. e. Hall.
Reginald Gillian. w. w. Archer, Allan
j. Phnup, of the Life Insurance Com
pany OF Virginia staff. and Professor
r. l.. Boiling. The funeral party went
by special car to Petersburg, and the
concluding services were held in
Blandford Church Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-20

WEIDMAN--Died. suddenly. January
IS. Pottsville, Pa. BARGE c. WELD
MAN. brother of Mrs. Adolph Dill
and Miss Helen NJ. Weidman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
EXCURSION TO VALDOSTA, MA
CON AND ATLANTA BY
@. s. & f.

The annual personally conducted
excursion to Valdosta, Macon and
Atlanta over the Georgia Southern
& Florida Railway will be operated
on Monday. June 8. and from all in
dications it promises to be one of
the most successful ever operated by
this line.
The round trip rate. from Jack
sonvi1le to Valdosta will be So, to
Macon 81 and to Atlanta Sc The
rate from Hampton to Va1dosta will
be s2.25, to Macon $3.50, to At
lanta $3.50: from Palatka to Val
dosta $3.50. to Macon $3.50 and to
Atlanta $3.50; and from Lake But
Ter the rates will be the same as
from Jacksonville. Tickets will be
'honored going on special 9 a. m.
train and on regular TAO p. m. train
and will be good returning on any
regular train up to and including
Saturday, June 49,
The special train conveying the
excursionists will leave Jacksonville
Rt 9 a. m. This train will carry sep
rate coaches for white and colored
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03

Chapel Hill, N. c., June 3.-"We
cannot for our safety's sake allow
the supreme industrial power or con-
trolling commercial power to rest in
the hands of one, or a few. Credit
should be given to men of quick con-
science and sincere patriotism, who
show true citizenship at the head Of
large affairs, but even on their hon
orable heads the nation may not put
the ruleship over an industry, or a
branch of commerce. 1t is not the
purpose of America to force her will
anywhere by power of arms, it is not
within the moral purview of America
to dictate by strength the policy of
any friendly and neighborly state -
These sentiments expressed here
today by Secretary of Commerce
Redfield. have a peculiar bearing on
the Mexican situation and the trust
question.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
INTERSTATE COMMISSION WILL
SOON DECIDE ON INCREASE

Washing gton, June 3-The Inter
state Commerce Commission will
hand down decision for five per
cent increase in railroad rates short
ly after June 18th. The commission
ers are now comforting on the evil
6ence submitted for and against the
Increase, during hearings which have
lasted six months. 1t is believed the
commission will decline to allow the
increase as asked, but will allow in
creases where not now remunerative
and order no decreases
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03

people and also buffet Pullman cars
for those desiring such accommoda-
tions. and will run on fast sched-
ule, making only one or two stops to
pick up additional passengers. and
arriving Valdosta at 1880 noon.
Macon $50 p m. and Atlanta p.
m. Excursion tickets will also be
honorei on regular train leaving
Jacksonville at 1880 p. m, and ar
irving Valdosta 1905 p. m, Macon
4:15 a. m. and Atlanta 1925 a. m.
This train will be provided with ex-
ira coaches and sleepers for Macon
and Atlanta.
Arrangements have been made to
have plenty of refreshments on board
and the usual amount of baggage
may be checked.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
A KNOTTY PROBLEM

Washington, June 3.-The COM
mission was appointed today to test
the sanity of Daniel Jauch, the gov
ernment watchman who planted four
sticks of dynamite beneath the Office
of the secretary of agriculture. to win
promotion as a reward for discover
ing it. II found to be insane, J8uch
will be sent to an asylum, but il
sane he will be tried on the charge
of attempting to destroy public
property.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
ARE BITTER
AGAINST AMERICANS

h Mexico City, June 3.-The most
bitter feeling among Germans against
Americans is the result of the Am
erican customs officials assessing
heavy fines against the German
steamers Ypiranga and Bavaria for
milton at Puerto. At meeting last
night the Germans cheered Huerta.
Cooler heads vainly tried to curb
the younger associates and an an
nouncement was finally made that
further demonstrations would be
punished by expulsion from the club
rooms
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
DOESN'T MAKE WAR ON BOYS

Vera Cruz, June 3.-It was learn
ed today that Huerta spared the
lives of the students of the Agricul-
tural College of Tacuba, who recent
ly attempted to assassinate him. He
decided they were too young to be
shot, and ordered them confined in
Santiago prison. Huerta claims two
bullets struck the top of the auto
mobile in which he was riding.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
AT TOLLS EVASION

Washington, June 3.-A favorable
report on the Sutherland tolls arbi-
tration resolution was ordered by the
today, by vote of eight to seven.
The resolution authorizes the Pres
ident to enter negotiations with Eng
land for the purpose of having a high
impartial tribunal pass upon the
right of the United States to exempt
American ships from tolls through
the Panama canal
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
L'ENGLE MAY HAVE LOST
Especial to the Starr

TAMPA, JUNE 3-Sparkman car
ried the first congressional district
by four to five thousand. He appar-
emily carried all counties save De-
Soto, Lee and Citrus. Angle is the
runner up.
BIG MAJORITY FOR FLETCHER
Fletcher wins in the state by a ma
jority of 5000.
CLARK HAD A WALKOyER
Frank Clark won easily in the sec
WILSON BEAT STOKES
Emmet Wilson is elected in the
third district
OFFICIAL COUNT MAY CHANGE
Sears leads in the fourth.
= SUPREME COURT MEN
Shackleford and Avery lead as
justices of the supreme court.
McRAE REELECTED
W. A. McRae wins for commits
sioner of agriculture.
u Tampa Times.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
AN IMMENSE STRIKE AHEAD

Chicago, June 3.-Union leaders
expressed the belief today that u ;
900 engineers and firemen on rail-
roads running out of Chiacgo would
strike unless the board of general
managers reconsiders its refusal to
continue peace negotiations. Prepar-
ations for the strike ballot have been
completed. The result will be known
by Monday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
MURDER OF TRAVELLING MEN

Three Bodies Found by Railroad
Track Near Hickory, Miss.
Hickory, Miss, June 3-The bod
les of three unidentified white men,
well dressed, were found along the
Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad
near here today. Their grips with
their scattered contents were found
nearby. 1t is believed they were
travelling salesman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
NEW SCHOOLHOUSE BURNED
IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Anderson, S. c., June 3-The new
Glenn street school burned this
morning. The loss is estimated at
100000. It is believed the fire orig
mated from party of young men
gambling in the building.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
OF FORTUNES
FINAL SURRENDER

Atlanta, Ga, June 3.-W. 0. Chill
ders, once a civil engineer expert and
soldier of fortune in Central Amer
lea, but lately street peddler here,
was found dead on the pavement in
front of rooming house on Walton
street this morning. 1t is believed he
fell from the third story.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
ocALA NORTHERN SCHEDULE

No. 71-Leave Ocala daily 1:15
p. m. Arrive Palatka daily except
Sunday, 4:45 p. m. Arrive PalatkA
Sunday. 4:15 p. m.
No. 71-Leaye Palatka daily ex-
cept Sunday. 7:40 a. m. Arrive
Ocala IL q. ~.
No. 73-Leave Palatl.a Sunday. s
a m. Arrive Ocala. IL q. N.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03

DR.. w. X. Lane-Specialist, Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat. Office, Law
AAibrary Building, Ocala.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
SENATOR F[ETCHER'S
NOMINATION SURE
EIGHT THOUSAND MAJORITY too GREAT
FOR STOCKTON TO OVER COME
SPARkMAN, CLARK AND WILSON'S ELECTION FOR
CONGRESS CERTAIN
DESPERATE CONTEST BETWEEN OPPONENTS
FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
tt

JACKSONVILLE, JUNE Our
tabulation shows Fletcher IL, JAG;
Stockton, 8,787.
In Duval county, 81 precincts
without the city wards gives F1etch-
er S88; Stockton 1883.
L'ENGLE MAY HAVE LOST
We have not tabulated returns
for congressman from the fourth dis
trict, but L'Engle is running behind
with Sears leading Metropolis.
UNCLE STEVE'S VICTORY WAS
OVERWHELMING
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
CONTRACTOR HUNT KILLED
At Greensboro, n. c., When Train
Struck His Auto

Greensboro, n. c., June 3-P. NJ.
Hunt. fifty years of age, a contractor.
was horribly mutilated and killed
this morning when a train struck his
automobile, which was stalled on the
track. Four other occupants of the
car escaped by jumping.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter. No. 20. o. e. g..
meets at Yonge's hall the second and
fourth Thursday evenings OF each
month at 1880 O'Clock.
Mrs. Flora Brown. w. n.
Miss Florrie Condor, Sec'y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03
CITY CLERKS FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR MAY

Ocala. Fla, June End, 1914.
To the Honorable City Council,
Ocala, Fla. Gentlemen:
Beg to submit the following re-
port of receipts and disbursements
during May, 1914:
RECEIPTS
Balance on hand May 1,
1914 O,676.36
Collected by tax collector:
Licenses ......... 7.5O
Collected by marshal:
rlneS ZVZ.SO
Delinquent personal taxes 160.40
Col. by stock impounder:
Pound fees ......... $3.50
Col. by city attorney:
Tax certificates edwin
Spencer, Jr) ... 359.13
Tax certificates (Fred
HOcker) 20. II
Collected by city clerk:
Electric Light Dept:
Service. >. -. .. 2,005.47
Supplies :. .... 10000
Meter deposits ...... 1900
Market and house rent 105.0O
Sidewalk assessments -. 3O6.S5
Water Works Dept:
Rents . ~ 4266S
Meters :. . 53S41
Total collections s4,455.9
WARRANTS DRAWN DURING
NAY, 1914
Salaries, officers, clerks,
etc. :. .........S 210.00|
Police Dept:
Salaries ....... $4,000
Witness fees and costs. 500
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03

We highly recommend Rexa1l Nice
for excessive perspiration- % cents
at Gerig's drug store. 6-z
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-06-03

Respectfully submitted,
H. C. Sistrunk, Clerk.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
MEN
EAT AND TALK
AT a Meeting Of Their League
in Banquet Rooms of the
Masonic Temple Here.

I An enthusiastic rally and an enjoy.
able feast held by the clarksburg
Business Mems League in the Mason
lie temple banquet rooms Friday
night was well attended and a
marked success. Dinner was served
by Eastern Star ladies at $3.50
O'clock. The menu consisted of oys-
ter cocktails, chicken, mashed pota-
toes. peas, celery, pickles. hot rolls,
coffee. ice cream, assorted cake and
cigars and was keenly relished. Gov
ers were laid for sixty-fiye members.
Red and green Christmas baskets
formed a very attractive table dec
grafton. President E. w. James pre-
sided and George w. Dudderar, sec
rotary, was the postmaster.
An amendment to the byslaws was
presented and approved. The annual
dues were also discussed and the "a.
B. CT rating to permit smaller mer-
chants to come into the organization,
was defended at length by Lloyd p.
Souders. Secretary Dudderar after
reading the petition of the state sec
Rotary on Abuses of Trade Laws. y
which was adopted by the league.
urged all present to Join the Boost
ers.''
L. P. Souders sponke on the "Bene-
fits OF Advertising" saying in part:
; .If you want to sell more you
must know more. Advertising helps
TO sell, goods and its purpose is to
serve the public and give greater ser
vice. Advertising and selling are
closely related. Advertisements, to
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12

will have treat at the
Methodist church at $3.50 Sunday
the Clarsburg
- ~
McVhorter
and ne has many friends this
He
TO the prohibition n The
ocial
2 f''esas'S snse'7
The orchestra will
and are invited to be present and take friend y ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12

be effective, must be truthful; be a
condensation Of facts, with nothing
misleading. The quality can be inn
proved by one who knows the needs
of the public. Advertising acts as a
monthpiece and enables one to sneak
TO thousands. When, properly used
II gives a store patronage. Courtesy.
tact and pleasant smile bring sue.
cess, and a stores success depends
on. the persons who, come. back. max
Ing II; important to treat all well.
The men who succeed. are the, men
who conduct advertising we'll"
d. A.. Ogden spoke on the benefits
derived from membership In the
league and cited instances of pro-
lection Afforded against foreign adj
vertising schemes. Other speeches
were made b.. A. H. Cundell, Mr.,
Friedburg, E. M. Coffmani and otii-
ers.
Quarterly social meetings were
urged and committee will take the
matter under advisement and select
"a place for holding the same. At a
meeting to be held the coming month
a campaign will be started to In
crease the membership Of the
league.
Robert P. Bowyer's trio of all star
instrumental and musical entertain
ers provided a highly appreciated
program Of music for the OCCASION.
As a saxaphone soloist Mr.. Bower
has but few equals.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12

dustrial, No, funeral arrangements
have been made as yet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
XMAS NECKWEAR

Put up one in a box.
25e DOE aud Toe each.
OrgaAdie collars, separ-
ate or collar and cuffs
to match.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
SHORTAGE
of Supplies for German Army
is Quite Serious Say Com
Illissary Agents.

(correspondenee Of Associated Press).
COPENHAGEN. Dec. 12.-Agents
of the commissary. department Of the
German army, who are. here pur-
chasing supplies, admit that Ger
many's shortage in some respects Is
serious. They state that Germany
would be glad to release all prisoners
of war because Of the dlaiculty of
providing supplies for them.
The agents tindI their task here
made difficult by the Danish prohi-
pitionl against export. OF many arti-
cles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
MRS. Perry DEAD.

Mrs. Mary Garatola Perry, aged So
years, passed away at 2:sO o'clock
Saturday morning at the home of her
son. Joseph Perry, at Industrial, after
suffering several weeks with pneu-
monia The deceased woman is sur
Svised by her son, Joseph, with whom
she resided, and daughter, Mrs. Nick
cardonone, who also resides at In
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
GETs-WIFE OUT OF JAIL.

A Mrs. Campbell, who was arrest
ed Friday night by Officer DAWSON
on charge Of lettering at the car
station, was released this morning
when her husband appeared in polict
court and promised to keep her of the
streets in the future.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
RAAsDELL REElECIE0.
President Of. National Rivers
and Harbors Congress in
Session in Washington.

cPS ASSOCIATED PREsn
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress
adjourned Friday after adopting res
olutions fayoring the holding up of a
comprehensive system OF water trans
portation at an annual, expenditure by
the government Of not less than $780,
100000. The resolution also urged
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12

'.the continuing contract system as
the best means Of securing economy,
efficiency and speed in construction
of government work. Senator Rms
dell, OF Louisiana, was reelected
presieent. O
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-12
NEAR DEATH
By sN0IHERING
But Husband With Aidof cardui.
Effects Her Deliyerance.

Draper, N. C.--Mrs. Helen Dalton, d
This place, says: 81 suffered for years;
with pains In my left side, and would
often almost smother to deaih.
Medicines patched me up, for awhile
but then i would get worse again. FinaI-
'iy, my husband cided he, wanted me 10
try Cardui, the wcnan'S tonic, so he
bought me a bottle and ! began using II.
II did me more good than al the medi-
zines had taken.
II1aye induced many OF my friends ia
by Carduii and they all say. they, have
been benefited by; its use. There never
has been, and never will be, a medicine
to compare with Cardui. Ibelieye II L
4 good medicine for all wonanly trou-
'bles."
For over 5Oyears, Cardui has been re-
lievingy wofnaT's suffefings and building
weak women up to health and strength.
If.you are woman, give TIA fair trial.
II should surely help you, as It has I
million others.
Get a bottle Of cardui To-day.
gyf1 %. Chattanooga Medicine Co., L.di.t
kszrnefi,rs on your case and 6<.raEe book, Homo
TfeAtmont for Woman 10 main Wripner HC lQS
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-02-25

To The Editor
In compliance with the wishes of
some of my friends that / answer an
article given an account of the tcst!-
mony Of a witness named Konsta
Peterson before the Congressional
committee Feb. IA, To the effect that
Thomas II. James had been neglected.
in the Discharge of his duties as mine
inspector 10y not taking action with the
franklin, Jrr Mining Co. when com
plants were submitted to him that the
miners were being lowered and hoisted
in skip, l herewith request that You
publish this
Il will state that | do not remember
Of ever meeting Konsta Peterson, but
am Informed by friends that he is q
miner about q years of age. How.
ever, at one time complaint was
brought to mo by two parties whom
know To- the effect that the men were
being lowered and hoisted i'm an open
skip. | made Investigation ana found.
The complaints to be true ! mmcd-
ately consulted the superintendent Of
the Franklin, Jr., mine and informed
him that safer means i'm the way of a
carriage Tor lowering and hoisting the
men must be Installed and made the
suggestion that cage would be suir-
cicnt. and IN compliance with the
laws, which the superintendent agreed
To install with a reasonable length OF
time.
was later informed by the super
mtendcnt that the men wished "a cover
or bonnet on the skip in preference TO
the cage.
Upon hearing this | interviewed the
men ana for and it was their choice
that cover or bonnet bo placed on the
skip for this purpose instead Of the in
stallatiOn of "A cage.
chen made a more thorough invcs-
tiga into the conditions of the shaft
ana found that a covered skip would
in my judgment be safer than a cage,
as IL is much heavier and less liable To
leave the track in consideration of the
heavy cable with which ii is drawn.
To this end reasonable length u
time was allowed the mining COMPANY
to cover the skip with a bonnet and
the same was done within this speci-
fed time to my knowledge and for the
satisfaction of all concerned. Thomas
II. James, mine inspector.