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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

Was the recent advance of 25 cents
per day in the wages of all employees
of the producing mines a voluntary
act of justice and generosity on the
part of the companies in order to give
their employees a larger share in the
prosperity they help to create, or was
it merely a scheme to increase the
profits of the boarding houses for the
benefit of the managers who, with a
few notable exceptions, either own
them or receive royalty from them?
That the advance in wages was made
by some of the companies In good
faith and for the sole purpose of CIV
ing their employees the benefit of high
for they refused to permit an advance
in the price of board But the motives
of those companies which permitted
an advance in the rate of board equal
to the increase in wages is not so
clear, and in fact is open to suspicion
that they had the profits of the board
ing house in view rather than increas-
Ing the earnings of the miner. We do
not charge that this was the real pur-
pose of any company, but it is a re-
coincidence, to say the least,
hat 1t was found necessary to add 25
cents per day to the rate of board i'm
nediately following similar advance
n the rate of wages. The increased I
'rice of board not only deprives the |
'ance. but actually imposes a redllc- |
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
BIG TARBOX ORE SHOOT
WIDTH NOT DETERMINED
LEAD PREDoMINATEs IN MAIN
vEIN-HAs BEEN CROSS
CUT 35 FEET.

During the past few weeks mos
gratifying reports have been received
from the Tarbox, all giving assurance
that great body of ore is being de-
veloped in the crosscut from the shat,
on the 900 level These reports were
fully confirmed by a message from
Richard Daxon, manager of the prop
erty, who went over to the mine Tues
day morning. Mr.. Daxon's message
follows:
Big Proposition.
Have opened up an immense ore
body. In rs feet from vein foot wall
and 35 feet from foot wall of ore shoot.
Best showing ever made in the Occur
d'A1enes at same depth. Steadily i'm
proving. No hanging wall in sight.
Looks like big proposition
Mr.. Daxon came over from the Tar
box last week and brought with him
samples from a body of ore that had
just been broken into, and which was
unquestionably the beginning of the
big ore shoot he describes above.
There was very little zinc in the SAM
pies and this is probably true of ore
he describes in his message. This is
most important news that has been re-
ceived from the Tarbox, and seems to
settle beyond question the future of
the property as big producer.
Offshoot From Main Vein.
The ore that was struck in the
several weeks ago, and which
was believed to be the vein, has now
been proved to be an offshoot from
the main vein. After running through
about 20 feet of milling ore, mostly
zinc, what was believed to be the
hanging wall was encountered. Upon
visiting the mine, Mr.. Daxon
was convinced that this was
not the wall and issued in
structions to continue the crosscut
through it. His Judgment was fully
verified, for the supposed wall proved
to be about six feet of waste rock, be-
yond which the big ore body was
found. The samples brought over
were milling ore of high grade, which
Mr.. Daxon now says has steadily i'm
proved for 35 feet
In addition to continuing the devel-
)pment of the big ore body, prepara-
lions are being made to continue the
shaft zoo feet, which will enable the
company to block out a large body of
,re, which will soon be followed by
he erection of mill of suitable ca
oacity. 1t has been long pull, but
he Tarbox now seems on the verge
If entering the list Of producers.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

Jack Waite company is now shipping
from $50 to 400 tons of ore per month
that will average so per cent lead with
a low value in silver. Thrty-five men
are employed at the mine. The COM
pany is paying all operating expenses
and putting aside a substantial sur
plus, which it is announced will be
sufficient for the construction OF q
mill this summer The property Is
under the management Of Rush j.
White.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
SUCCESS.
Big Ore Showing on 1900 Level Con.
lsSsf $;nuA. -

Big Ore Showing on 1900 Level Con.
tnues to Improve.
The ore shoot on the 400 level Of
the Success Is unquestionably better
than was indicated in the official an
ncuncement last week. Drifting and
crosscuttifg In the ore arevin progress
and It is reliably stated that the ore
is practically solid for width Of over
80 feet. It is also stated that almost
third Of the ore is lead. On the 1900
level It is reported that the same
shoot is being developed. 1t will
probably require several weeks to
reach the ore on the 1900. The annual
meeting Of the Success company will
be held on April 2.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
Governor Alexander's Vetoes Show Bit.
ter Hostility to the Mining Industry

A great friend, the mining industry
Of Idaho has in Governor Alexander,
and the large mining interests of Sho-
shone county which contributed so lib
orally to his election should feel very
proud Of their achievement The gov
ernor has vetoed the bill creating q
state bureau of mines and geology.
because in his superior wisdom
the state is not yet ripe for the addi-
ton of such department. This in
the face of the indisputable fact that
mining is the greatest single industry
in the state and with proper encour-
perity of the people as whole than
any other industry. In addition, to
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

further show his contempt for the
mining interests of the state, he has
reduced the appropriation for the Of
flee of state mine inspector from
$4,000 to $500, just barely enough to
provide the salary of the inspector
and clerk. with no surplus for trav-
cling expenses. He might as welI
have cut out the entire allowance for
the inspector for without provision
for paying his expenses In travelling
over the state to perform the duties
the law imposes upon him, the pay
ment of salary and maintaining the
office at the capital is a useless ex-
pense.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

the mayor. The law also provides
that councilmen shall be elected at
large instead of by wards as under
the old law. 1t is presumed that
counclmen will still be nominated in
each ward, but they will be elected by
the vote of all the people of the city.
Thus does the democracy Of Idaho
protect the people in the sacred right
to rule.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
Democratic Legislature Takes Away
Right of People to Elect City Officers

Thanks to democratic legislature
and a democratic governor, the people
of Wallace will be deprived of the
privilege of electing a city clerk a
city treasurer and city engineer in
the approaching city election. These
are no longer elective offices, bill
with an emergency clause attached
having been passed by the recent ses-
signed by the governor. The offices
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
SINKING At NATIONAL
MAY SHOW BETTER ORE
LEDGE WILL BE PRosPEcTEp AT
INTERVALS OF 100 FEET
UPPER WORKINGS.

I Work has started on the National
under the supervision of r. r, Catch
ing, in conformity with the action talk
en- by the board of directors about a
week ago Up to this time work has
been mainly devoted to shoveling the
snow from the buildings and sheds as
a matter of protection and otherwise
getting the plant In order for opera
ton. Unwatering the shaft will prob
ably be under way by the close of the
week and this will require probably a
week or ten days The shaft il sunk
on the vein 200 feet from the main
tunnel level, from the bottom of which
considerable drifting and prosecuting
has been done. Sinking will begin
and will not stop until the
shaft has been extended 400 feet be-
low the present level. Three shifts
will be put on and the work will be
crowded as rapidly as possible. In
former shaft work on the National as
much as 1903 feet was made in
prevent duplicating this record, but
Mr.. Catching believes he will accom-
plish the work very little short of that
figure.
Exploration Work Also.
When sinking begins there Will be
not less than 20 men employed at the
National When the first 100 feet has
been sunk the ledge will be prospected
by drifts and this will be repeated
with the accomplishment of each 100
feet. Much confidence is felt by those
most familiar with the National vein
that the grade of the ore will show
steady Improvement as depth is gain
ed and that with the completion of
the 400 feet the showing will be such
property will be assured.
In the meantime attention will also
be given to the upper workings. West
of the shaft above the main tunnel
level there Is said to be much promis-
ing ground that has never been touch
ed except in short drift at depth
of 200 feet. At this point the ore Is
said to be of excellent grade and the
chances are believed favorable to
opening up an extensive body. This
ground will be thoroughly prospected,
and 1t Is considered possible that a
showing of ore may be developed that
will justify starting the mill with as
surance that 1t will yield profit. All
things considered, the outlook for the
National has taken very encourag-
ing turn, and the progress Of develop
ment viii be watched with ever in
oreasing interest
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

II is learned that arrangements have
been made to pay off the liens recent
ly filed against the Nellie Meantime
work is going on at the property iin-
der the new management, and a splen-
did body of ore has been developed
which will be treated at the Silverado
mill.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

The climate Of tropical countries af-
fects internal combustion engines SO
that they produce only 80 to S5 per
cent Of the power they yield in tenss
perate zones.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22

pany Is reported to have a large
amount Of ore blocked out above the
main tunnel and the shaft 200 feet
deep is also report. IN good ore.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
SiIverado.

A few men are reported working at
the Silverado and it is expected that
the mill, which was completed last
fall, will soon be running. The COM
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-03-22
ALcIDEs.
Drift From the Gertie Tunnel Making
Good Progress.

0SOo FTU9Toaos
The Alcides Mining company is ma
king good progress in extending a
lrift from the Gertie crosscut, and the
howing is reported most encouraging
fnd satisfactory About 600 feet has
)een run leaving about 800 feet to get
to a point under the upper workings
where an ore shoot is expected, al
though the mineralized condition Of
the vein and other favorable features
render it quite probable that ore will
be encountered before that distance Is
run. The property of the Alcides is
above Burke and was formerly known
as the Cooney group. 1t Is being de-
veloped under the direction Of Ed
Hhrsnbsrg.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
Garrick Died on His Bed.

A gift of historical interest and I'M
portance has recently been received at
the Victoria and Albert museum. Da-
vld Garrlck's bed has been presented
to the museum by H. e. Trevor, dl.
rect descendant of David Garricks
brother George.
The bedstead was made about 177s
for Garrick's villa at Hampton, where
1t remained after Garrick's death and
during Mrs. Garrick's lifetime, and
subsequently until the sale of the villa
In 1864.
The bedstead consists of wooden
canopy with columns decorated with
ornaments characteristic of the period
the original green and yellow paint be
Ing well preserved.
The hangings of cotton, painted II
c0lors with designs of 1.-THE Tree Of
Life" were made in factory of the
East Indian company at Mesulipatam
Madras, and were presented to Garricl
by merchants of Calcutta.-Londor
Times.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
FLY HAS ITS OWN TROUBLES
Naturalist Says Problems of Life Are
ProportionateIy the Same in
Every Stratum Of Life.

To the naturalist or to anyone &C.
customed to observe nature closely,
the fact Is apparent that the problems
of existence are prOportiOnately the
same In every form or stratum of life.
Even the common house fly, which
seemingly has nothing else to do but
to crawl lazily over whatever is left
uncovered and then go happily on its
way, doing its best to bring about an
utilization between the clean and the
unclean, occasionally meets It's nemesis
In the form Of tiny crablike creature
which attaches itself to the fly's legs.
These little creatures are known to
the scientist as pseudo-scorpions, or
chellfers. They may sometimes be
found between the leaves of old books
that have stood unused for a long
time, and also beneath the bark Of
trees and in MOSES.
Although they are called false scor.
pions, they resemble the true scorpion
closely In general structure except for
their minute size. But they have nc
poison gland as the true scorpions
have. They attach themselves to other
insects also. but they seem to be the
special pest of the house flies. Scien
lists suppose that they seine the fiy's
leg and hold on until the fly dies
either worried or frightened to death
by the undesirable presence. Wher
the f1v ia dead the LITTLE creature feeds
on the body.-Popular Science Monthly
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

pole shown here is made from hard.
wood boards put together with screws.
The concrete base has core of two
inch iron pipe which extends upward
far enough to make a firm connection
with the upper part on which the
house slides. A heavy weight is en-
ployed to hold the house hard against
the roof. By passing the cord around
the hook of the weight exactly as
shown and pulling it upward until the
weight is clear of the ground, 1t can
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did so, my weakness dis
appeared, l gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hun
dreds of chickens and ducks. | can
not say enough in praise of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs M. o. JOHNSTON. Route
D, Box 100, Richmond. Ind
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
Heard at the Club.

Yeast-That's Fred Darling Just
coming In. You know his wife made
him.
Crimsonbeak-You mean that fellow
wearing corsets, with the waxed mus
tache and manicured nalls7
"Yes."
swell, I knew women did fancy.
work, but I never knew they did any.
thing as fancy as that"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

illustrated In the accompanying fig
ures. The body Of this house slides
upon Its pole, to the top of which the
roof Is solldly attached. The pole Is
hollow, and through II runs cord
by which the house Is raised and low.
cred. The floors are all removable by
lifting up. When the house is out Of
contact with the roof all of the en-
frances are closed by gates actuated
by springs, the gates moving upward
to close, and being kept down and
open by pressure against the roof.
BY means Of this device sparrows may
be kept out Of the house until martins
are due to arrive, or II they get In
when the house Is open. they can be
trapped By suddenly lowering IT The
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
Sian at COLLEGE Professors.

CrawfOrd-YOu seem to think that a
college education doesn't fit one for the
problems of life.
Crawshaw-I judge by the mess the
average college professor makes OF 1t
when he undertakes to discuss public
questions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

Upper-Longitudinai Vertical Section OF
Martin House: Lowered. and Doors
Closed.
Lower-Roof OF Martin House Attached
Solidly to Pole.
and for this reason are relatively COM
plicated. especially If they are minia-
lures Of elaborate buildings as is often
the case. Like the single-roOm houses,
they should be easy to inspect and
clean from top to bottom, and, If pos
sible, should be made proof against
the English sparrow. A combination
OF these essentials In a plain house
has been worked out by the United
States bureau of biological survey as
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
APARTMENT HOUSES FOR BIRDS.

The purple or house martin is not
snty one of the most valuable destroy
srs of insects, but also Is a lovely bird
with most graceful flight and interest
Ing habits. Martin houses are built on
the apartment plan to satisfy the So
cial instinct so marked in martins but
so cOGspicuously lacking In most other
birds. They usually contain not less
than ten nor more thap twelve rooms,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

from my age Lnat
when going up
stairs | had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought 1 should
have an operation,
and my frie n DIS
thought l would not
live to move into
our new house. My
DAUGHTER asked me
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

easily be held without slipping while
more secure knot can be tied. A
hook less wearing to the cord and
fully as serviceable may be made from
an acute natural crotch of oak or
other hardwood instead Of iron. Where
this house is exposed to strong winds
II may be advisable to attach guy
wires to corners of the roof. The pole
may be made OF single piece of four.
inch galvanized pipe, set In a concrete
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
Silenced AdmonltIon.

"Has your husband told you you will
have to economize?" asked one woman.
"No," replied the other. Instead Of
Its being my wardrobe that requires
economy. It's now his dinner"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

At once the young COssack's battle
frenzy ran from him like water. "Dis-
mount" said the terrible old man;
and Andreas slipped from his saddle,
making no motion for defense. His
lips, gone suddenly pale, whispered q
single word. 1t was not the name Of
mother or father. 1t was the name Of
the most beautiful Polish woman.
II gave thee life!" said Taras Bulba.
II give thee DEATH"
He lifted his long gun and fired.
The glorious young head dropped.
The 1.-THE body toppled, sank together
and fell without sound into the red
dening grass.
HE lacked nothing to be noble Cos
sack !" murmured Taras Bulba, staring
down at the beautiful youth. "Yet he
has persisted as a dog"
He mounted his horse. One moment
he paused, thinking with a great woe
in his heart that he would pause and
bury his son. Then, with an angry
motion, he galloped off and joined the
battle with new fury and exulting
cries.
But his strong, rough, great heart
was broken.
NikoIaus GogoI (18O9-1852)
often is called the founder of Rus
sian realism, but in "Taras BuIba"
he gaze the world historical novel
burning NTH romance. 1t deals
NTH the time When South Russia
Was swept continually By war, tho
TartarS and MoSIemS making forays
into the Ukraine and the CoSsackS
carrying var by horse and ship as
far as Trebt2ond. Often they fought
TartarS IN the South and Poles in
the North simultaneously. The
story IS most UtUid and accurate
picture of the times and of the
people. Those american readers
who complain that many Russian
novels are Somber and heavy will
find no such faults IN "Taras Bul.
b." 1t glitters; and 1t has tn.
added richness of the same wiId hu-
NOR that distinguishes GogoPs othe,
great novel, dead Souls"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

Garfield Tea, taken regularly, will cor
rect both liver and kidney disorders.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON her HANDS
Too I'LL Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-"For two years I
was 80 sick and weak with troubles
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

Abyssinia is now governed by
woman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

China has tho longest national hymn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26

base. In this case the house SHOULD
be a cylinder and the roof a cone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
Beginning Right.

Beginning Right.
In choosing associates. and in max
ing friends. begin at home. Acquire
the friendship of your wife.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-01-26
| Ten Minute Classics
Famous Tales and Legends Told in Brief Form
Gogol's Great Tale of the Cossack Siege Of Dubnt
BY J. W. MULE e
Copyright pTJ. ". Muller

Dubno, the city of Russian Po-
land now a vital point on the Russo
German battle line, is the scene of
the most tragic chapter IN GogoTs
great novel, ''Taras BuI6a," Which
tells of the invaStom of Poland IN
the fifteenth century by the Cos
sacks Of the Dnteper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
DETROIT ELECTRIC
 MARKS BIG STRIDE

Announcement of the new model 6S, Detroit Electric, which was made few weeks ago. marks the biggest stride in tho history of electric auto mobile development. For in this quality enclosed car. the, Anderson Electric Car company has .rroduced a Eigh grade electric autom6tQA to be sold at low price. fsf
 The demand of enclosed car buy CTS for an electric automobile be. cause of it's ease of control and the simplicity Of it's mechanism is direct ly responsible for the development of Detroit Electric manufacturing facili- ties and for the resign of car which could be sold at the remarkably lov price of $1,773. These buyers form erly were contented with gasoline motor cars of about the same price IS the Model 6S simply because it was impossible to get a high quality of construction and material in an clec- trict automobile at a similar figure. They were electric car enthusiasts, limited to gasoline motors by the price of high grade electricS.
 With the announcement of the De- troit Electric, Model 6S many placed their orders, who had formerly hesi- tated because of the high price of the better grade electric.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-04
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-A'though wheat prices dropped Gc on the announce ment that diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Germany had been severed the excitement in the pit did not equal that which had followed Germany's note. Neverthe- less, selling was conducted for ten minutes with lighteninG-like rapidity and there was no sign of rally in the
 market until May delivery had touched $l.5o, as against $16O@161
 at yesterdays finish. Then rebound of 4c took place, but fresh declines immediately ensued. The trade had largely discounted todays news ap- parently.
 Corn, like wheat, broke sharply. The extent of the decline, however, was but % at the greatest. Oats duplicated corn. Weakness
 was acute during a short interval, but the market was far from being de-
 moralized
 Later May touched $1,54. This was followed by an excited recovery of
 l3c to $1.67 influenced somewhat by
 rumor credited to Pittsburgh that Germany was backing down." In the
 main, however, the buying was credit
 cd to buying shorts.
 After a descent to $1.54 for May the
 market began to soar on account of
 'heavy covering by shorts and be- cause of rumOrs that Germany was offering concessions. The jump
 amounted to 13c. A reaction of Sc Or
 more followed and then fresh up- turn higher than before, the acme
 being s1.6S for May, an extreme rise
 of 14c from the lowest level. The
 close was wild at $1.67@168 for May
 and $1.47@1.47 for July, with the
 market as whole 3@7c above yes terday's finish.
 Losses were afterward more than
 overcome when wheat took a big ad- vance. The close was strong at 10 1-2c net advance.
 The leading features ranged as foi-