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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
EAST IS OPPOSED TO
ASSAY OFFICES WEST
WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES
SHOW VALUE OF OFFICESTO
THE WESTERN MINERS.

The fight to abolish the assay offices
of the west has been renewed in con-
gress. Eastern members Of the house
are generally insisting that none of
these western offices shall be contiftl-
ed and declare that the only assay Of
flee to be operated in the United States
shall be that in New York City. Just
year ago eastern leaders We're able
TO secure provision in the legislative
bill aholishing all western assay Offices
When the bill got to the senate this
appropriation was restored and a
compromise was finally reached to
continue the offices until January I,
1914 Before that date arrived west
ern senators We're successful in secur-
ing reduced appropriation to con-
tinue the offices with limited forces up
to June 30 of the present year None
of these offices today are running to
their full capacity.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

X. Gilmore, r. A. Greer and Harry
James.
From the so charter members the
aerie membership has now grown to
upwards of $50 and continues to show
a healthy increase.
The present officers of the aerie fol-
low: Past worthy president, w. W.
Bixby; worthy president, w. H. Her.
rick; worthy vice president Fred
Helm; secretary, Joseph Hermann;
treasurer, Emil Pfster; conductor
William Graf; inside guard, William
Bonn; outside guard, Henry Sender
regger
Trustees-Hugh Toole, II. G. Brown
r. E. Seysler
Names Of Charter Members.
Following are the names Of the
charter members of Wallace Aerie No
81. 1t is an interesting list, and its
examination will show the nroads of
time made by removal and death in
less than 10 years:
Ed V. O'Malley, w. H. Barnett, Lee
Beliveaux, F. c. Blair, Frank Bundy
w. B. Beall, Fred H. Brewer, Ed Ray
Carlton, Sol Cohen, B. F. Cunningham
M. ]. Dowd, r. Daxon, Pete Erickson,
o. NJ. Gaut, I. O. Client Chas. G. Hill
G. c. Heinzer, Joseph Johnson. L. c.
Kendrick, NJ G. Kendrick, Gus Lem
merit VIM. Moore. Charles Meeler, Carl
Mallon, Joe Miller. J. w. McGinnis, H.
C. McPhee, VIM Mcfarland, d. Nc
Henry. Dan McInnis, J. r. McGrath. A.
d. McKinlay, c. M. Nelson, Otto MIC
olaf. Chris Nelson, John NJ Osborne.
o. A. DIN, o. B. Olson, Andy Pearson
w. Peatti. julius Quist. P. NJ. Roddy
]. M. Riley. Ed Riley. B. o. Skonnord
l.. L. Sweet, w. B. Simmons. Bert
Scribner o. M. Smith. j. Fl. Shepard
Thomas Tighe, ]. l.. Williams, II. A
Zealan.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
MINERAL COUNTY MAY
Be CUT FROM M|SS0ULA
LITTLE OPPOSITION UP TO DATE
ST. REGIS AND SUPERIOR
FOR COUNTY SEAT.

Dave Cromie, one of the earliest
pioneers of the Occur dAene district
and for many years resident OF De-
borgia Mont, where he is extensively
Interested in mining, spent several
days in the city this week. There Is
not much doing in the way Of mining
around Deborgia at this time, Mr.,
Cromie says, condition of "watchful
waiting having taken possession o.,
those interested in mining property
,here which gives no indication of Il
change for the better In the immedi-
ate future However, the mining field
around Deborgia is most inviting, ano
includes promising deposits of gold,
copper and lead, which will amply re-
ward those who stay with them and
persist in their development.
New County Almost Certain.
The people along the railroad from
the Idaho line to Lothrop are much
interested in the new county, and Mr..
it will be created. The eastern boun-
dairy of the proposed county is just
east of Lothrop, taking in quite large
part of the territory drained by Nine
Mile, but not including the mouth OF
he canyon. The new county will be
called Mineral, a most appropriate
name in view of the immense mineral
resources within it's lines.
Very little opposition to the new
county is being manifested by Mis-
soula, Mr.. Cromie says. In fact, there
people are entitled to the county, and
the only thing necessary is to make q
sufficient showing Of taxable property
to maintain county government anC
the county will be formed.
St. Regis May Be County Seat.
Some discussion of a possible coun-
Y seat is heard, but as rule the peo-
Die are disposed to pass up that ques-
ton until the new county Is assured
rhe most prominently mentioned
places for the seat of county govern.
nent are Superior and St Regis, and
Mr.. Cromie Is inclined to think the
latter will stand the best chance.
The county commissioners of Mis-
soula county are expected to vis.
points in the proposerd new county
next Saturday to confer with the peo-
pie interested before taking formal ac
ton in the matter of calling an cleo
ton.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
Work Among Prisoners.

Lieutenant H. Rollan Of the Volun-
teers Of America, with headquarters al
Butte, was in the city several days
this week The organization to which
he belongs makes a specially Of work
among prisoners, the purpose being to
show such interest in their education
and training while in confinement tina.
they will become useful citizens when
they are released. Contributions foi
this work may be sent to the Volun-
teers Of America, Butte. Mont
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
THE WONDERFUL
Copper Property in Which Galsna u
Making Its Appearance.

Recent developments in the Won
derful vein indicate that this well
known copper property in the Stew
ems Peak section may turn to a lead
mine. Miners employed there came
over the first Of the week bringing
samples of galena which has recently
appeared in the face. Three or four
strong streaks have come in along
side the copper ore and the little work
done since they appeared indiactes
that they are increasing in width as
the drift proceeds.
The Wonderful has long been re-
garded as most promising property.
Quite an extensive shoot OF copper ore
has been opened which would prob
ably pay to ship were 1t possible to
reach the railroad with reasonable ex-
pense.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT STOCK
HOLDERS.

Office of Blue Bell Mining Company,
Limited, Wallace, Idaho, March IL,
1914.
Notice Is hereby given that there Is
now delinquent on the following de-
scribed stock on account of an assess
ment Of three mills per share, levied
on the 9th day of February, 1914, the
several amounts set opposite the
names Of the respective shareholders
as follows, to-wit:
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

And in accordance with law so many
shares of each parcel Of such stock as
may be necessary will be sold at the
office Of the company, 705 Cedar street,
Wallace. Idaho, on the 10Th day of
April, 1914, at 800 p. m. of said day
to pay the delinquent assessment
thereon, together with the cost of ad-
vertising and expenses Of sale
r. HEDIN,
Secretary Blue Bell Mining Company,
Limited, Wallace, Idaho.
Mar19-A9 At
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
An Honest Answer.
New York Mail)

Judge--Have you ever deceived your
wife?
Defendant-Well, your honor. I've
often dissembled to the extent or try
ing to appear more amiable than I
really felt.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

Shafts now being sunk by the Oliver
ron Mining company on the Mesabi
range, Minnesota, are being equipped
with concrete sets. The concrete tim
bers are made Of the same size and
framed practically the same as their
wood prototypes.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

oriations for the assay offices at Boise
Seattle, Helena and other western cit
les. The committee did not indicate
what its action will be- The fact that
western assay offices do not pay ex-
penses is sliced upon by Chairman
Fitzgerald of the appropriation COM
mittee, as justification for closing
them. Furthermore, the treasury de-
partment for several years has beer
of the opinion that these offices could
be abolished in the interest of good
service. II Is difficult matter to Sc
cure appropriations in the house when
the treasury department and the chair
man Of the appropriation committee
are both antagonistic. and it would
not be surprising If the house should
provide either for abolishing the as
say Offices Of the west, or should so
reduce the appropriation for them as
to render them practically useless.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
FRED STEVENS RANCH
may GO TO THE DAYS
TAMARACK. CLUSTER MILL MAY BE
LOCATED At oseURN-MoD.
Ell STOCK FARM.

There Is report current that tht
Day interests which recently purchas.
ed the Osburn ranch at Osburn are
now negotiating for the Fred Steven:
place adjoining, with every indication
that the deal will be closed If 1t has
not been already. In addition to the
Stevens ranch proper, the estate holds
considerable railroad land under g
long time lease, all Of which IL in
cluded in the pending deal. If the dea
goes through, and there seems little
doubt that 1t will, the Day interests
will have tract Of over 500 acres OF
the finest and most beautifully To-
Gated land In the northwest.
What viii They Do With It?
1t Is possible that the accumulation
of talings on part Of the Osburn ranch
had something to do with the original
purchase, but not all by any means IT
is limited that with the acquisition OF
the Stevens place plans will be worked
out which will transform those broao
acres into a model stock and dairy
farm. The breeding Of thoroughbred
draft horses, such as are used for the
heavy hauling about the mine. will be
one feature Of the ranch, while herd
Vt Holsteins will supply mills and
cream for the boarding hU~,s at the
mines which the Day interests con-
troll
Tan,araek Mill There Also.
It is also stated by supposedly
knowing ones that Osburn will also be
the site Of the Tamarack Custer mill
when the company gets ready to erect
one. 1t Is pointed out that the Osburn
ranch carried with it fine water
right on McFarren gulch, just south OF
the Osburn place and which was used
by William Osburn for irrigation.
There is plenty Of water and to spare
in this gulch, it Is claimed, for milling
purposes, and the prediction Is made
that it will be utilized by the lamar
ack- Custer. It affords an ideal site
and the distance from the mine would
cut very little figure in the cost of
handling the ore, since 1t will prob
ably have to be handled by railroad
wherever the mill is located
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
For Rent.

Good chicken ranch, from 2 to 5
acres. good house; fine location; 2R
miles below Osburn. Apply at ranch
or address A. J. Burlett, Osburn, Idaho.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

WANTED AT ONCE-ORGANIZER
for Kellogg, Wardner and Wallace;
ladies or gentlemen; good pay. ]. P.
Mcconnell, All Cedar ST., Wallace.
Marriott
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

TWO MARRIED WOMEN WANT
work in mining camp as cook and
cooks helper. or any other work.
Address Mrs. F.. Gonaue, General
|, Delivery, Wallace.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

Forty five electric mail wagons re-
|cently were put in service in Vienna
latter an exhaustive test lasting more
than Is months.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

German iron founders are trying to
increase the use Of furnace Stag in
place Of gravel and crushed stone in
concrete
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
Westerners Make Plea.

from Idaho, Washington and Montana
and other western mining states hav-
ing assay offices, were given hearing
by the house committee on appropria-
lions and again they urged full appro-
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19

That the formation Of human
being begins with the stomach is the
contention Of several scientists Of
high repute.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
NELCH|NA PLACER CAMP
HAS GOOD OUTLOOK
NEWEST ALASKA DIGGiNGS ARE
ATTRACTING MUCH FAVOR
ABLE ATTENTION.

! A Seward, Alaska, special to the Sc
information regarding the new placer
camp The latest reports from the
Nelchina are of decidedly optimistic
nature and miners who have been
working all winter in that district are
well pleased with the showing.
George Palmer, one Of the promn-
ent business men of Knik, which is the
gateway to the Nelchina, arrived in
Seward this week and says that from
all reports that have come out of that
country he is satisfied that the camp
will be a permanent one and that will
in time develop into good producer.
More than $50 miners have been in
the camp since the first strike and
thousands Of claims have been staked
and so far the stalking and assessment
work on over 200 claims have been re-
corded.
Country Is Deep.
The country is deeper than was
thought at first. Messrs. Griffin and
Underwood of Fairbanks, have taken
a bond on 9 claims on Crooked creek
at a price of $4,000 and will put
a Keystone drill to work prospecting
as soon as it can be landed here from
Copper Center
Sideman, former Cleary creek OPP
orator from the Fairbanks district, has
bonded some ground here and is plan
ming extensive development work at
once There are now six boilers In the
camp and all are busy .steaming day
and night. The lack of fuel is a seri-
Gus dra wback and has hampered the
work of prospecting this winter as 1t
takes one mans time to haul wood
when it has to be hauled for a dis
lance ranging from to IL miles.
Commissioner Shaw Busy.
Commissioner L. F. Shaw is doing
the recording for the district, as well
as making out legal papers and gem
orally looking after the legal end Of
the new camp. There is one road house
and not great deal Of grub and none
to sell at all at any price.
No big game has appeared this win
ter, but plenty Of ptarmigan and rab.
bits have helped out the grub pile.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
Blow to Miners.

tablished and maintained largely as a
matter Of convenience for miners. If
they are abolished western gold will
have to be shipped to New York at
the expense Of the miner and his pro-
At will be correspondingly reduced. 1t
is to save the miner that western
members and western senators are
protesting against closing down these
assay offices. But 1t Is more than like
ly that if the Offices are saved the ac-
ton must be that Of the senate rather
than that Of the house. At best the
fate Of the assay offices at Boise, Hell
ena, Seattle, etc, is in the balance.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-19
FREE HOMESTEADS

There are some Fine Homesteads now open for
settlement in Eastern and Southern Oregon. Good,
rich SOIL some TIMBER and does not require irrigation.
Write
YORK B. CONWAY, PORTLAND, OREGON
Three years u. S. Surveyor and timberman Send
$l5O for large map with full information and instruc
tions by which you locate yourself good, fer
tile Free Homestead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
WILL COME TO ALABAMA LATER IN INTERESTS OF SOUTHERN
 SETTLEMENT ORGANIZATION

The appointments made last week for manager, and pr. c. G. Hopkins director of agriculture of the Southern Settlement and Development organization, to deliver addresses at certain stated places in Ala bama during the coming week were called in by them owing to pressure of other i'm portant matters.
 It Is given out now from the headquar- ters of the Alabama department of the above organization that these appoint ments will be renewed and new dates fixeo in the immediate future, giving more time to getting these addresses known and wis iting more places in the state than had been contemplated in the former an nCuncements.
 These lectures are for the benefit of the farmers and business men jointly and are to explain in detail the plans and purposes of the Southern Settlement and Development organization, well as to indicate how the people of Alabama can aid in locating settlers so they will become satisfied citizens and thus in turn aid in building up Alabama
 Dr. c. G. Hopkins, the director of ag- riculture, is of the most noted ag- rlcultural experts in the United States. and his writings on agricultural matters are regarded standard authority on these subjects throughout the country.
 W. H. Manss was for many years with the Northedn Pacific railroad under James J. Hill, and was the direct instrument in taking large numbers of settlers into the Canadian northwest. and he will give his plans for bringing these classes into Ala bama and the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
DARING THIEF
 GETS $2OO,OOO

Paris, February 2s.-A daring theft of $200,000 in cash was carried out today in the Rue Chauchat, in the banking district of Paris. The money was taken from a postoffice motor-driven deli gery wagon in which 1t was being carried to con signees for pay rolls.
 The wagon was in charge of two men. one a chauffeur. who watched the door at the back of the enclosed wagon, while his companion delivered the packages. The second man went into brokers of- flee, leaving the wagon door locked. When he returned he noticed that the most valuable package, a small bag con- taining S200,0O0. was gone.
 The driver declared he had seen no one. The police concluded that the thief had been dressed in postoffice uniform ana had possessed a key with which he opened the door when the chauffeur's attention had been diverted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
SIX ORGANIZATIONS OF ALABAMA WOMEN
 UNITE ON STATES EDUCATIONAL REFORMS
Bv FLORA MILNER HARRISON

smaller towns have equally good sys- tems, on less elaborate scale. Mine operators through the mineral districts make provision for the school children of their towns. In many of these towns the school fund allowed from the state IS supplemented by the employees. giving longer terms or larger salaries, and bet ter equipped and more comfortable school buildings
 Especial attention is being paid the states country schools. The actual class extension work is revolutionizng educa- ton in the country well as in the cities. Normal schools Of Alabama are giving their students special instruction for rural schools, summer normals are held at a number of places in the state, and each county holds a teachers insti- tute for one week each year. All this means a better teaching force. Medical inspection, schools as civic and social centers, longer terms. uniform text books school extension and articulation between school and home show that an effort is being made to improve the schools
 Considering Alabamas educational status in the light of these activities and Improvements, it seems that this state would compare favorably with oth- CTS. This, however, is not the case; for, educationally, Alabama ranks next to the bottom of the roll of states. In the 1910 census Alabama stands forty-seventh in the number of iliterates per thousand in the total population ten years of age and over, and forty-fourth in the white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

mittee's first meetinng. when the points upon which it will expend it's efforts are selected. These are then presented to the executive board of each organization represented. By this means each has op- portunity to decide before action is taken. whether it shall become a co-laborer in the new committee.
 Furthurmore this committee does not interfere with efforts any individual or sanizat tion desires to make on other cd ucational lines. It hopes to provide sys- tematic and concerted acton on one. two or three educational reforms. In doing this it will supply a distinct need of of women's organizations in Alabama.
 With this explanation by Mrs. Thames, 1t was decided that the ladies who were present representatives of their clubs compose what will be known as the Union Committee of Women's Organ ization. Mrs. Thames is chairman, and Mrs. Hardeman. secretary. State Superin- tendent of Education W. F. Feagin, will serve in an advisory capacity. and the committee will work In close connec- ton with his department.
 The members of the committee, it will be noted, are Montgomery women, with the exception of Mrs. Thames and Mrs. Palmer
 introducing and fostering bills in the leg islature, the reason for this location is obvious. The frequent conferences of all members of the committed necessary for coherent action, will be easier than if these six representatives were from scat tered points in the state.
 These representatives were called upon for expressions regarding the paramount educational needs, and the committee de- cided to concentrate upon three things local taxation, both district and county, expert supervision of schools throughout the state, and service of women on schoolboards
 These are the three most pressing and the most logical wants of the states pub lie schools: and it seems that with this united force they may be realized
 Just how many women are represented in this committee it would be difficult to say, for many are members of more than one of the six organizations. There are between 1o,000 and 16,000 members in these clubs, but of course many U. D. C.'s are also members of the Congress of Mothers. and School Improvement as- sociation members are counted in the w. c. T. us, the D. A. R.s and the Coun- cil of Jewish Women.
 The committee is the first of its kind
 The committee Is the first of its kind and its purpose is entirely altruistic. It will be a valuable aid to the state de- partment of education, and will result in statewide improvement of schools
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was not one of the principal interests.
 Of the State School Improvement Nasso- ciation this is of course the one object. The state president of this association, Mrs. E. D. Thames, of Greenville, is q woman who is deeply interested in real and lasting improvement of schools. In trying to secure help for the schools she decided upon the plan of having all these womens organizations of the state unite in their educational work. Realz- ing the crying need for concerted ard united effort instead of independent, spasmodic and intellectual attempt at improving the schools Mrs. Thames feels that this joining of forces will re- suit in real benefit.
 Committee of Women's Organizations
 To this end, she called a meeting of representatives from each of these orr ganizations. This meeting was held at the Exchange hotel in Montgomery tn Thursday, February 12. Mrs. Thames was hostess and called the meeting to order. She is especially capable in work of this kind, for she Is a gracious and attractive woman as well as a tactfu and thoughtful leader. Her long and sincere interest in school Improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

the Daughters of the American Reyoiu-
 tion the United Daughters of the Con- federacy, the Council of Jewish Women, and the Congress of Mothers each have such committees. Their work, however, has been rather indefinite, as each or ganization had other interests peculiarly its own, and activity in school matters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01
TOBACCO
 HABIT

A very interesting book has been published on tobacco habit-how to conquer it quickly and easily. It tells chewing, snuff using, etc. and eN- plains how nervousness, irritablllty sleeplessness. weak eyes. stomach trou- hles and numerous other disorders may be eliminated through stopping poisoning by tobacco, The man who has written this books wants to addicted to tobacco habit and says there s no need to suffer that awful when one tries to quit voluntarily This is no mind-cure or temperance sermon, but plain. common sense, clearly set forth. The author will send 1t free. postpaid, in plain wrapper Write, giving name and full address a postcard will do. Address: Edward J. Woods, 534 Sixth Ave- 443-Z New York City. Keep tins advertisement 1t is likely to prove the best news you ever read in this journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-01

Alabama educators are by no means proud of their standing. The improve ments already mentioned tell of strug
 gle to change this and to provide bet ter educational facilities for the present and for future generations The state department of education has worked long and earnestly toward better con-