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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

You will find nice assortment of all the latest novelties. such as hand kerchiefs. collars and pretty silk un- dergarments at E. Winters. tf
 Fresh Everyday
 Bread, cake, pies, cookies, cup cakes, doughnuts, etc. Also English plum and fruit cake at Blum's Ba<' |ery. u Homemade Mince Pies at the Ar cade. 1T
 An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Mead's. tf Banquet Steel hanges. plain and polished tops, at Mead's. tt A full line of pyralin livery at owl Drug Co. h
 Fashioned Hoarhound lumps at Hunts Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Best cooking apples, $2.25 per box Keystone Produce Go. St
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

A full line of pyralin livery at owl Drug Co. 1T
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Rev. Father Crimont, came over cn the Alameda from Seward and will spend several days in town.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

The Alameda stopped both at La touche and Ellamar on her return from the westward, taking on ore at 10th places.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Old-Fashioned Hoarhound lumps at Hunts Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Prof. Davis and Miss Hon were re' turning passengers of the Alameda from a trip to Seward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Banquet Steel hanges. plain ant polished tops, at Mead's. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

J. L. Galen returned on the Ala
 meda from a business trip to the
 westward.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

When you want something good to eat try the Merchants Cafe, open all night. If
 SEALSHIPT OYSTERS
 Selects. New York Counts and Standards, in bulk, at Love-Whitley Co.'S. If
 --z
 A new line or heaters priced right, ct Mead's. If A new assortment of toilet 1xater< and perfumes. owl Drug Co. < If Furnished rooms at Mrs. osland's. Prices reasonable. Pictures and Panoramic Views make fine presents. Valdez Drug Co. If
 The Home of the Pat-a-Cake. At LoYe-Wh:;ley Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

An up-to-date line of cook stove and ranges at Mead's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Homemade Mince Pies at the AT cade. U
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04
SEALSHIPT OYSTERS

A new line or heaters priced right, ct Mead's. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

The Home of the Pat-a-Cake. At Co. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

A new assortment of toilet water
 and perfumes. Owl Drug Co. < If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-04

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's. Prices reasonable. .
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
ORC AMIGO GIVES
RENEWED PROMISE
INDICATIONS ARE FOUND THAT
ORE CONTINUES TO
DEPTH

1t begins to look as IL the faith of
Sam Yount and other staunch stock
holders of the Orc Amigo, who have
stood by during the past year of ups
and downs, was about to be vindicat-
ed. The Orc Amigo is known in this
part of the country as Sam Yount's
pet project" and his judgment car
ries a good dea lof weight in mining
matters at least. Many times he has
made the remark that he was certain
there was a mine there, If only it
could be found.
Like many mines, the splendid
surface showings failed to continue
at any depth, and many months
have bee nspent in that interesting
but most heart-breaking Of pursuits,
the search for the elusive orebody.
Occasional stringers and small bod
les of ore have been encountered =
just enough to lend a tinge of en-
enlargement to the work and sug-
gest presence, not far off. of some
thing worth while. At last, how
ever, perseverance seems about to
be partially rewarded and the future
of the Orc Amigo assured.
The bottom of the winze is now
GO feet below the tunnel level, and
there has been a continuous ledge
of ore from the 30-foot level, the
first instance in which the ore in the
Orc Amigo has gone down. 1t ap-
pears to continue on down, widening
with depth, having now reached a
width of from eight to IA inches, be-
ing of an exceptional high grade
and a splendid shipping product.
The management is putting up a
new engine t. run the hoist and thus
simplify the work and expense of
handling the ore. 1t is expected that
arrangements will be completed so
that the ore now in sight may be
taken out within the next 60 days.
One car was shipped last month and
the prospects for finding a bona fide
mine on the Orc Amigo are better
than ever Observation-Disclosures Ga
zette.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
l LAGER MINING is
HINDERED BY COLD

Dan SUNNI, formerly connected
with Hilltop mines and of Battle
Mountain, visited town during the
week. Mr.. SUNNI is now engaged
in opening up a placer claim in the
vicinity of Carlin and expects the
mine to be a good producer in the
near future.
On account of the rigorous eli
mate in that district during he win
ter months no great amount of de-
velopment work a be done until
the spring weather opens up. The
gold runs high and every indication
POINTS toward good placer diggings.
Mr.. Sumin has a partner. John
BOpovich.-Scout.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
Man REGISTERS
FOR ARMY DRAFT
HAS BEEN IN MEXICO AND
NOW WANTS TO
ENLIST

At this late date Esmeralda coun-
ty has added another man to the
draft list in the person of Joe Rosa.
IN Italian with his first citizenship
papers. He entered the sheriff's
office yesterday afternoon and asked
to be registered. He said he vas
81 years of age and that he wanted
to join the American army i'm
mediately so hat he might be of
assistance to the country of his
birth.
Rosa's case is a peculiar one. He
says that on registration day he was
in Mexico and that he returned to
this country in July to leave it again
for Mexico a short time later. He
says he again crossed the border "A
few days ago and, learning of Ger
man successes in Italy, decided to
enlist.
Whether he can be enlisted at the
present time Is q question the
sheriff is now e~ndeavoring to solve
through army officials.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
Bakers Reduce Prices

Nicholas Schmittroth, leader of
the emergency council of the bak-
ing industry of Nevada, has devised
a means for cheapening bread prices
which has been agreed to by dealers
III the Ely district. The saving is
gained by eliminating the cost OF
delivery, which generally figured at
one-fourth the original cost of pro-
duotion, and from now on the cost
OF bread will be figured from the
price of one loaf at the place of
business of the baker. Additional
cost will be added to this for hav-
ing the bread charged or for de-
livery.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
GALENA MINE
IN BIC VEIN

What promises to be the greatest
strike in the Cottonwood district
vas made on the Liberty claim, one
OF a group of six claims belonging
tc and worked by Elvin & Benning-
boff
The apex of some of the Ga
lena mines appears to be in this
group. The ledge cropping on the
surfact is 600 feet wide, traversed
at intervals by rich streaks.
A streak of one inch on the sur
face on the Liberty has in 81 feet
w!dened to s inches running high in
silver, gold and lead.
The Liberty, at the head of Trout
creek and Cottonwood canyon, ap-
pears to be the apex of the mines
down the canyon. The adjoining
claim, the Lucky Strike, below on
the same vein now has a depth of
500 feet a four foot ledge in place,
returning $50 ounces in silver with
40 per cent lead.
The famous Moonlight and Plu-
ma are but combinations of the
veins of the Liberty group which
bids fair to being a great rival as
d producer.-Scout.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
RAILROAD OFFICIALS SAY
NO SCHEDULE CHANGE

Rumors that have been current
regarding a pending change of sche-
dule by the Tonopah and Goldfield
railroad were this morning denied
by officials of the road, who stated
that changes such as have been ru-
mored never have even been under
consideration and that the road will
continue in the future to give the
same high-class service to Goldfield
changes whatever.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
To Train Wireless Operators

At the request of the government
a special course in wireless tele-
graphy is to be started at the state
university within the mex few days.
course of this kind was started
LMo years ago by Dean ]. G. Schug-
ham, but when war was declared
the university was ordered to dis
rlantle the plant. All the appara-
tus is still at the university and it
is thought the course will have to
be given without the use of aerials
that would permit the receiving of
messages being sent across the
country.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
JUMBO EXTENSION MINING CO.

Incorporated under the laws of Ari-
soma Authorized capital $1.550.000. ell
of which IS outstanding.
Transfer Offices: Security Transfer
and Registrar Co., Sc Broadway. New
York City; Repatriation Surety Co.
3S6 Russ Building. San Francisco, Ca.
Bland, Gold Coin. Saddle Rock. Three
Friends, Three Friends Fraction, Black
Butte No. 1. Deserted Fraction n
Velvet claims, in Goldfeld mining dis
trt I, Esmeralda county. Nevada. all
patented.
Oficers and Directors: Charles S.
>president; Ben Gill, secretary-treasur-
or: A l.. Darcy. director: Willard P.
Ward, director.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
SILVER PICK CONsOLID ATED
N co,

Incorporated under laws of Nevada.
Authorized capital $1,000. 600. Out
standing 1856, 000.
Transfer office: Registration Surety
Co, 265 Russ Building. a Francisco.
Cal. Property consists of Silver Pick.
Silver Pick Fraction, Pipe Dream,
North End and Deserted claims, pat
ented, situated 81 Goldfeld mining
district, Esmeralca county, Nevada.
and the webfoot claim. held by loca-
ton, in the Low Slate Range. Esmer-
aida county. Nevada.
Officers and Directors: Herman Ia
dig, president: Edward 8. Van Dyck.
vice president and general manager;
Cha d. Olney. secretary and director:
o. A. Newcomer and A. 8. Wollberg.
directors.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
TnH GOLDFIELD CONSOLIDATED
MINES CO.

wyoming corporation. Authorized
capital 5000, 900 shares, q value 30,
Issued capital 3,559.14s shares. par
value $40.
Transfer office: Home office. Gold
held, Nevada.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
neld, president; j.. D.. Hubbard, vice
president: A. H. Howe, secretary and
treasurer. Directors: J.. w. Hutchin-
son, H. M. Hoyt, Frank M. Manson.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT
Reorganized Cracker Jack Mining
Company

Notice is hereby given that at q meet
ing of the Board of Directors of this
Company, an assessment mo. % of one
cent per share was levied upo the
capital stock of the corporation, pay
able Immediately in United States gold
coin or the equivalent, at the office of
the Company, Goldfield. Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid OF Tuesday, the
18th day of December. 1917, will be de-
%linquent and advertised for sale at pub
lie auction and unless payment IL made
before, will be sold on Tuesday, the
22nd day of January. 1918. to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with
the cost of advertising and expense of
sale.
II. G.. MCMAHON. Secretary.
First pub-Nov. "a, 1917
Last pub-Dec. Is, 1917
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
Improving Capitol

N Hayes, representing a Califor-
mia marble company, who for sever
II weeks has been in charge of the
work of installing marble improve
ments in the state capitol. recently
left there after the laying Of the
floor and the construction of arches
il. the corridor, The improvements
cost $~6,775.5O.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15

w. H., McKeespOrt, Pa. Quota
tions on stocks appearing in The
News are received here daily from
San Francisco and represent trans
actions on those stocks on the San
Francisco stock exchange. Lately
there have been but few quotations
on the Rochester stocks and appar-
emily there has been but little trad
ing in those issues. The Rochester
Mines company is operating steadily
and is reported to be in good condi-
ton and treating a substantial tom
mage of ore at a profit. Little d.
rect news of the operations at Ro-
chester is received here, as the dis
trict is nearly 800 miles by railroad
from Goldfield.
G. e. O., Richmond, Va. = The
companies to which you refer in
your letter of inquiry are all in
active at present and the market
value of their stocks 10 at a low ebb,
but this condition is believed to be
only temporary, as all metal mine
stocks are neglected at present and
prospects for future success on these
properties certainly warrant higher
prices as 500 as interest again
turns to the metal securities. Lone
Co., ,rnaar IN No Tho rnnCf nrnm-
Using of the properties mentioned.
The company levied an assessment re-
Gently and is now we'll supplied with
funds for the campaign of develop
ment hat is planned to begin in the
near future. The beginning of this
work has been delayed far beyond
expectations, but it will probably
start within the next month, when
rapid progress will be made at a
point where ore has already been
found. With the return of better
market conditions it is not unlikely
that Lone Star will be n of the
favorite and most active stocks in
the Goldfield list. Diamondfield
Black Butte is not working at pres
ent and no plans have been announc-
ed for immediate resumption. The
company owns a controlling interest
in the Orizaba silver mine, now I'M
der development. Goldfield Orc has
also been idle for some time, but
the men in charge of the company's
affairs are endeavoring to finance
further operations and it is general
ly believed that the company still
has opportunities for opening depos-
it's Of pay ore.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CONSOLE
DATED MINING CO.

Nevada corporation. Capital 1,600,-
zoe shares, par value 800. Accessible.
Transfer office: Home office. Gold
Aeld, Nevada
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
aeld, president; +. c. Favier, vice
president; A. H. Howe, secretary and
treasurer; w. e. Zoebsl. "a. n. Dan
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
nnORGANIzED BOOTH MINING co.
OF

Incorporated under laws OF Nevada.
April, 1910. Capital 1.000.0 00 shares.
par value $1.00. All stock issued.
General office: Goldield, Nevada.
Properties in Diamondield division Of
Gold1eld mining district, Nevada.
Officers: Geo. Wingfield, president;
Howe, secretary and treasurer. All
Of Goldneld. New.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
REORGANIZED KEwANAs MIN
ING c..

Nevada corporation. Capital 1.600,-
600 shares, par alu 800. Assessable.
Transfer office: Home office, Gold
held, Nevada
Directors and officer Geo. Wing
neld. president; w. e. Zoebel. vice
president; r. c. Favier, second vice
president; A. H. Howe, secretary and
treasurer: A 1. Darcy. general man
AGer.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
THE ATLANTA MINES co.

Arizona corporation. Capital $780,
stock 3,27s.135 shares. In treasury.
l.72o, S65 shares.
Transfer Office: Home office. Cold
hald, Nevada
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
Geld, president; Chas. s. Knox, vics
president; A II. Howe. secretary and
treasurer: c. B. Zabriskie. Clyde A.
Heller.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
DIRECTORY
REORGANIZED BLUE BULL
MINING CO.

Nevada corporation. Capital 1,5o0.-
soe shares. par value $500. assessable.
Transfer office: Home office, Gold
dsld. New.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
nsld, president; +. c. Fsvier, vicD
president: w. E. Loebel. second vice
president; A II. Howe, H~ecretary and
treasurer: A. 1. Darcy. general man
Ager.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15

Examination For T.. D. Clerk
An examination for the position
OF clerk in the postoffice at Tonopah
will be held on Jan. 26.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
QUERIES

: (This department 10 conducted for
the purpose OF supplying subecribJi
ers with information OF various
properties. Answers to queries con-
tain the best information possible
to obtain. This newspaper will not
give advice on the purchase or sale
OF any mining stocks. All INJURIES
will be answered through this col
-umn only.)
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
GOlDF|tLO CON. ISSUES REPORT
CONTINUED From Page One}

During the month of October, 1917, the company produced 10,
900 tons, from which resulted net realization of $15O43.25.
1887 tons of mill talings were treated, from which resulted
net realization of $5,SOOS2. The total let realization for the month
Was $2O,S44.O7.
Development Work: 1928 feet Of development work was perform
ed at a cost of $40 per foot.
Operating Costs: The operating costs OF your company wer as
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15
SALES THURSDAY, DEC. IL

200 Florence .--..-- .O9
600 Jumbo X ---- .13
1000 Kewanas = -.-.--.-..-. "a
1000 Silver Pick -.--......- .05
10000 Sandstone ----.--.- OF
400 Belmont $50
10000 Cash Boy .--- .O4
1000 Midway -- .O7
1000 MacNamara ---- .16
500 North Star ----- .O4
1000 North Star --------- .O5
5000 Rescue = . ---- .O9
800 Tonopah x ---- .85
100 Tonopah X ---- 81
400 Tonopah x ------ .SS
600 Tonopah X --.-- SO
800 Tonopah X ------ 81
5000 Amalgamated -..---. .O5
1000 Man. Con. -.- IL
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-15

DEVELOPMENT ON MAIN LEVELS
Laguna and Red Top: On the 165-foot level, $50 feet southwest
from the shaft, 2O2LX rase a u and produced 80 tons of $26S7
ore.
On the same level, $50 feet southwest from the shaft, 202-NX rase
"a extended and produced so tons of $2687 e.
CIermOnt: Above the 75O-foot level $50 feet north from the shaft,
487-Z cross-cut, was u and produced 26 tons of $45.6S ore
On the 125Ofoot level of the Grizzly Bear mine, 200 feet east from
the shaft, SO2T sill as extended and produced 1913 tons of 1888 ore.
On the sam level. $50 feet southwest from the shaft, S151DX
rase ws u and produced 43 tons of So II ore.
On the 135Ofoot level of the Grizzly Bear mine, $50 feet southeast
from the shaft. DOLE sill a extended and produced 27 tons Of $10.35
ore.
Above the 135Ofoot. level of the Grizzly Bear mine, 937 drift was
Jun and produced 1873 tons of 1892 ore
Lessees: During the month leasers produced 2054 dry ton Of re
having a gross value of $24,95O.13. of which the lesees ere paid S.
4G679
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-16
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's Black-Draught.

MeDuif, va suffered for several
years." says Mrs, B. Whitaker, o
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me 10 try
Thediofd's Black-Dfautht, which | did
and | found II 10 be the best family med.
cine for young and old.
| keep Black Draught On hand all the
Mne now, and when my children feel a
Title bad, slcy ask me for 4 dose, and Z
does them more good than any medicine
iAey ever tired.
We never have a long spell n sick.
ness In Our hmily, since we commenced
using Black -Draughi."
Thediord's Blaek-Draucht Is purely
vegetable, and has been found 10 regu.
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re-
lievc Indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
II has been In Constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited mcfe
than a million people
Your druggist sells and recommend.
Black -Draught. Phi only 25e. Get a
p7ekage today. ncrs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-16
Simple Laxative Remedy
Best for Constipation
Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
Gave Satisfaction When
Nothing Else Would.

Nearly every one, at one time or an
other, suffers from constipation or in
active bowels, and one of the few
conclusions upon which the doctors
agree is that regularity of the bowels
is an essential to good health.
in the family medicine chest of
most wel-ordered households will be
found one or more Of the various
remedies recommended for the relief
of constipation. In the majority of
homes today the combination of sim
pie laxative herbs with pepsin known
as DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is
recognized as the standard laxative.
Druggists everywhere report con
stantly increasing demand for this
splendid remedy which is sold for
fifty cents a bottle.
Mr.. James Ash 102 Green st. Cum.
bcrland, Md. wrote to DR.. Caldwell
that he found DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin the most effective remedy for
he had ever used and
that he always keeps a bottle of it on
hand for use when necessary.
DR. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin Is
mild laxative and does not grippe or
strain, but acts gently and brings
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-16
The Coming Baby

Every help that will tend TO aid
The cxpectant mother and foster the
well-bcing Of the tiny infant should
be promptly rendered.
The time before childbirth is ono
of much discomfort. This is caused
in a large measure by The tightening
and straining of the abdominal tis-
sues, as well as The network of cords,
lignments and muscles in that part
Of the body.
For many years thousands Of
women have succc fully used the
preparation known as "Mothcr's
Friend" It is safe and dependable
to be used by every prospective
mother. A famous physician formu-
lated the preparation. Mothers
Friend" Is for external use, and is
composed Of special oils and other in
gradients which have penetrating
and softcning effect. Relief from
much Of the pain at the crisis is
found.
Any woman awaiting childbirth
should secure bottle of Mothers
Friend" from her druggist, when the
abdomen first begins TO expand. No
time should be lost in beginning its
use. Apply it night and morning
without fail Address Brndfcld ReCu-
lator Company, Dept, Il, 3OS Atlanta,
Ga, for valuable guide book; 1t is free.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-16
A Generous Benedict.

a young mountaineer brought his
sweetheart to the Justice of the Peace
to get married After the ceremony
tn young man said;
Well Jedge, how much do ! owe
you?'
The law allows me a dollar, but
some give me little more
500 said the bridegroom. as he
pulled out a quarter two dimes and
five pennies and dropped them into
the astonished Judges hand. well,
here's iitty cents; with what the law
allows you that makes a dollar and a
half, and you can consider yourself
we'll paid for a half hours work.
Youths Companion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-16
First Christian Church.
Rector.

Bible school, communion and preach.
ing worship at 10 a. m. Subject of
morning sermon, "a Neglected Com
mandment."
Junior Christian Endeavor at p.
m. All Young people under IA years
of age are wanted.
Senior Christian Endeavor at $3.50
p. m. The contest will soon close for
200 new members. A rally day is be.
ing planned and every member is
urged to attend. Miss Goddard, state
secretary, will attend rally.
Praise and preaching service at 1880
p. m. Subject of evening sermon, "It
Might Have Been"
The choir will render an abundance
of special music at each service, well
worth your attendance, aside from the
sermons.
The church school begins next Wed.
nesday evening at the prayer meeting
hour An outlined course arranged.
The public is invited. The instruc.
tion will be given in lecture form by
the pastor, followed by open discus.
sion.
]. w. BURNS, Minister.