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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
CHAPTER XIV.


There was something in Lacey's
expression which convinced me tat
he was telling the truth. remember
ed his laughing admission Of the dan
ger Of his own unpopuarity among
the other men OF the gang, and as the
full significance of this flashed upon
me shuddcred at what II might
mean
And 50 ! told him OF my signals to
the old man in the other hut and Of
the hasty written note TO warn me.
Once more Lacey walked over to
the window and stood looking out
over the sea. whistling again that lit,
tie careless snatch Of a tune Finally
he turned to me. his face smiling and
not a cloud of trouble to obscure his
apparent good humor
That complexities matters in a
most interesting way he said q
knew nothing whatever Of this plan.
The old man must have overheard the
others discussing It. and il shows that
Sam and Manccl are prepared to do
for themselves just what was pre-.
pairing to do for Cassefta and my.
self
Again he came over TO me and laid
a friendly hand on my shoulder.
"For tonight, Cartigan,' he said,
you can lay that conscience of yours
entirely aside You and | are fighting
now-not for dollars, but for our
lives, and / can assure you that
know these men well enough to say
as devoutly as man like me can;
God pity Us if we lose."
echoed his sentiment from the
bottom OF my heart--'God pity Us if
we lose" What are we going to
do?" ! asked finally.
He sat down at the table and lean.
ed back easily, half closing his eyes
and looking out of the win dow that
faced the ocean. SO far as | could
Judge from his outward expression, he
was not in the least worried by his
predleament he seemed rather ike
a man who had just come across a
pleasant problem that offered him a
mental pastime exactly to his liking.
At length he threw back his head
and laughed softly.
Well" he commented. Il confess
this interests me. Here we all are on
this God,forsaken strip of land d.
vlded into two parties brain against
Drawn wonder which will win?
Undoubtedly the Drawn could do as
1t pleased IL It only had the sense to
strike IN the Eight way. But 1t has.
nj.
ITO be continued)
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MISCELLANEOUS

CASH FOR OLD TEETH nroken
or mott pay $500 to $500 per
set, also highest prices for Bridges,
crowns, Watches, Diamonds, Old
Gold, Silver and Platinum. Send now
and receive CASH by return mail,
your goods returned il price is un'
satisfactory. L Mazer, 20O7 s. 9Th
street. Philadelphia, Pa,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
MASTE RS SALE.

Kiesebach & kieselbach, Solicitors.
State Of Illinois, County Of La Sale,
SIS. LA Sale County Circuit Court
In the matter of Charles thinner
man vs. John p. Frey Beulah Frey.
William f Frey and Martha Frey
In Hancery No 22&lS On bin for
foreclosure
Pubic notice is hereby given that
in pursuance of a decrtal order en-
tered in lhe above entitled casc, in
said Court, on the 2Gth day Of Noyem.
her. A. y 1918, t. Harry G. Cook. Mas
ter in Chancery Of said Court. Shall
on Saturday, the 2Sth day OF Deem
Der, A. D 1918, at the hour Of 30
O'Clock in the afternoon Of said day,
sell at public auction to the highest
and best bidder al the south platform
of the Illinois Central Railroad Com.
pany's freight depot in the City OF
Mendoza, in said County. the follow.
ing described real estate situate in
the County of La Sale and state OF
Illinois, to-wit:
The south hat g. 20 of Lot Seven
.C0 in Block Thirty seyen $50 Of
Vests Addition to Mendoza, together
with all and singular the teuements
and hareditGments thereunto belong
Ing
Terms Of sale Cash in hand on
day of sale.
HARRY &. COOK.
Master in Chancer%
Data1 ottawa nj noe n 1ote
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FACING Changed Conditions.

"rm looking for employment, sir.
I'll be frank with you. I've Just been
released from prison." "Ahem! One
Of the model prIsons?" ayes. sir"
"Well, I'm willing to give you a chance,
but every MN we employ is expected
to hustle. II sou think you can get
down to hard work and long hours
after the life of elegant leisure you
have doubtless enjoyed In prison, I'll
make q place for you."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
Classified Advertising


Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding five lines,
three times. soc; one week, soc. Each
line over five, l0c per week addition
al. Ali advertisements In this col
umn must be paid In advance. No
advertisement will be. inserted in this
column for less than 36c.
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MlSCEl L hNE0U9.
FOR SALE--Old papers, clean and
folded. Tied up IN Toe packages Cali
at Free Trader.Journal oflee
Mnst Have Primer EnundatIor.

The flowers Of rhetoric arr only nc.
ceptahip when hHCkpd by the ever.
green's Of truth and sense The gran.
tie statute, rough heVn though Il be-,
Is rar more Imposing 10 fits simple and
stern though rude Proportions, than
the plaster Gust. however elahorate'r
wrought ana gIlled. Macaulay.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
Long Siege.

II must be pretty tough to be a
giraffe with that all-the-way-down kind
of sore throat, but just think Of being
an ostrich with rheumatism in yer
'0igS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13

FOR SALE OR RENT -Four rooms
l5l1 West Madison; just romodeled,
like new, rent Sl4. sale $1,000, any
old terms If you have a little cash.
references il lease is desired imme
diate possession,
7 Il FARRELL, College Bids.
I'll GiS-W.
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Professional Cards
IA. NJ. ARMSTRONG.

PACE SEVEN

Attorney at law, 2I0-21i xoionsy
Ridg.. Ottawa, Illinois Telesaonsai
oSoe. 375-W. Residence. Sl2-Y.
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WANTED

AGENTS WANTED Liberty triumph
ant. Words Greatest War Illus
trated"; thrilling; complete; 600
pages; price postpaid, $3.50. Agents
mako s2p daily OUTFIT % cents. Order
quick. NATIONAL PUBLISHERS
Established $3.50, 500 Lakeside
BlGr., Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13

FOR SALE-82 acres we'll improved
farm, four miles of Ottawa, $4,000
down, balance at $50. 1t is a snap.
W. b. Pussy, Real Estate and ms
Claus Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
FOR SALE
FARM S.

FOR SALE-We have two small
tracts within the city limits OF
Ottawa, consisting of about ] acre
on North side without improvements
equal to about lots suitable for
poultry and vegetable raising; can
be had for $4,000 per lot The owner
q nonresident and wants to sell
The other tract consists OF 10 to l.
acres with small house on West side,
Both Of these would sell as lots for
double the price We are asking. Bet
Ter look into this J. O. Harris 4
Son. Telephone 957W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
Pressure Of Water,

The pressure of water per square
inch IL .433 pounds per foot Of hend.
A fathgm being Q feet, The pressure
per square inch at flthoms would
be 1900 pounds, al 10 fathoms 2j0s
pounds at j. f0thoms 1897 pounds,
and at 90 fathoms, 5i.9G pounds.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13
EST BOUND.
SOUTHBOUND.

Southbound cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Grand Ridge Mckinley park
and Streator in a. m, $50 $50 $50,
1850, in p m, 1850, $3.50, $500. 100.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13

FOR SALE-1he best bargain in OF
tawa Illinois Ave corner; 3 rooms;
furnace, bath, paved on two sides,
ine repair, 1920 Can arrange loan
for $1,000 or more Come in for fur
Their details
T. b FARRELL, College Bldg
Tel. 6iSW.
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a-Daily except Sunday to Mar
settles.
b-Joiet limited.
c-Morris local.
d-Ladd local
Princeton local.
g-Princeton limited
h ia Sale Sundays and holldays
until Sept. Is 1913.
k-Local to all stations
MA Sale local
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AID SAVE
MONEY.
TICKET FARE 2l5 CENTS A NILE
Train Fare or Cash Fare Paid on
Trains is Three Cents per Mile
Communication Book containing $500
worth Of transportation Tor $3.50.
bUou lot pITEHtobT Only.
interchangeable book good Tor bear
er or bearer and party containing
$1,000 worth OF tran l1r5atioa tor
$3.50.
Ticket Fares TO Chicago III via 10.
liet, H. and Chicago 4 .oiet Cleo.
trlU Railway.
Effective Nov IS, 1918,
e9 sO round trim, Siio one way.
DAsJU Return trip limited To ZEN
days.
phene gents Tor full Information
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13

YOUR Christmas upholstering and
furniture repairing done at reason,
able prices that save money. Drop a
card for prices. p. O. Box 2}7, OF
tawa, Ill.
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DR.. {. A. KELLY
DENTIST

DENTIST
l125 Colum ous St. Ottawa, Illinois.
All work guaranteed first class
Office hours a. m. to 1880 p. M
Phone 225-Y
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Communication Book con aiming $500
worth Of transportation for $3.50.
Good for purchaser only
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-13

interchangeable book good Tor bear
er or bearer and party containing
$1,000 worth OF tran lurtatoa tor
$3.50
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ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AID SAVE
MONEY

TICKET FARE 2la CENTS A NILE
Train Fare or Cash Fare Paid on
Trains is Three Cents per Mile
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Dated Ottawa H., Dec 6, A, p 1918.
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ITO be continued.)
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
MRS. BEAVER PASSES AWAY

Mrs George E. Beaver passed
away at o'clock Monday morning.
February 18, after brief serious ILL
ness, which had seized her early
Friday morning. Tho condition of
her health for the past several years
made her sudden illness more than
she could bear and death relieved
her. The funeral services were con-
Quoted on Thursday afternoon of
this week at 2 o'clock at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church and interment
was made in the Ordway cemetery.
The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. F. w. Pimlott and a choir.
composed of Mrs. Barratt Wells, Mrs.
r. A. Bone, Mrs. Jones and Messrs.
e. B. Strickland and Newton Boil
lacker, sang, and Mrs. Weir rem
dered the piano accompaniment. The
pallbearers were the Messrs. w. s.
Steen, w. r. Rodenhauser, A. H.
Thomas, l.. 1. Giffin, M. e. Bashor
and ]. G. Close, all members of the
Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Beaver
was a member. Honorary pallbear-
ers were the past matrons of the
order, Mrs. w: S. Steen. Mrs. A. II.
Thomas, Mrs. 1. W. Stanley. Mrs. j.
r. Thomas, Mrs. NJ. E. Bashor, and
Mrs. j. r. Dannelley, the present
matron. Women in charge of the
flowers were Mrs. ]. II. Peck, Mrs.
w. w. Mashburn, Mrs. Walters. Mrs.
NJ. e. Davis, Miss Esther Kelley and
Mrs. w. r. Hinshaw, all members of
the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Many
and beautiful were the floral offer
ings from friends here and elsewhere
who have known Mrs. Beaver and
the casket in the church was banked
! with this tribute to her memory.
Mrs. Beaver is survived by her
husband, George E. Beaver; daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Pierke, formerly
of Ordway, but now living in Cleve-
land, o.; a son, John F. Henry,
resident of Ellis, Mimi; her father
John Buck; and a sister, Mrs. George
Buzzell, both of Anoka. Mimi; and
sister, Mrs Eva Schneider of Wal
lingford, MINI. Mrs. Beaver was
born July Is, 1861, at Belvedere,
Ill. and was united in marriage to
Mr.. Beaver on November 1S, 1891,
at Leota. Kans They have resided
in this county since 1899. For the
rGst fourteen years she had been
sufferer from rheumatism, which
has caused her to be almost an in
valid during all that time, and treat
ment she had taken at home and in
medical institutions away only re-
lieved here, yet just prior to her
death she had been apparently in
better health than for years and was
able to be out on several occasions
recently.
Here in attendance at the funeral
services were both her son and
daughter and one sister. Mrs. Buzz
Zell. Many friends were here from
other towns nearby.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
City Wins Suit

A verdict for the defendant, the
Town of Ordway, In the case of Mrs.
George Ferguson VS.. the Town OF
ordway was returned by the jury
late Thursday night after a two days
trial. The plaintiffs attorneys re-
served the right to appeal the case.
The case was handled for the town
by City Attorney HE. Mast and the
law firm of Sabin, Haskins G. Sabin
OF La Junta. The plaintiffs attor-
ncys were Harry Worries of Pueblo
ard Perry Behymer of Ordway. The
jury was out less than an hour and
returned a verdict in favor of the
town. At no time did the plaintiffs s
attorneys make their case sufficiently
strong to cause doubt in the minds
of those who heard the trial as to
how 1t would turn out.
The case was that of Mrs. Fer
guson suing the town for $4,000
damages alleged to have been sus-
tanned by injuries from a fall out of
Ford car driven by Miss Irene Be-
hymer several months ago. The de-
fendant's attorneys showed conclu-
sively by their witnesses that an ac-
cident such as was alleged could not
have occurred from the slight de-
preston in the street which was
claimed as the contributing cause.
The jury in the case was composed
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
I. D. Divine has returned from a
business trip to Oklahoma.
Time books at this office.
Floods In Brazil.

The native inhabitants of Brazil
have lately been suffering from the
disastrous effects of the flooding of
the Amazon, whose relentless waters
have submerged the countryside for
hundreds of miles around. AT resu-
lar intervals this mighty river over
flows its banks, and famous traveller
estimated that no fewer than 100000
natives have lost their lives during
the last five centuries through these
terrible floods.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
PEAKVIEW NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Martin and
baby motored to Colorado Springs,
returning Tuesday.
ID. j. Allen was before District
Court Clerk Moon y Tuesday max
ing final proof on his homestead.
Carl Chase was before the district
court clerk Wednesday to make final
proof on his homestead.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lindquist
spent Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. NJ. A. Ebright. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lindquist were married in Salida on
Tuesday, February IL.
The Red Cross meeting was held
last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M.
A Ebright. Those present to do sew
ing were Mrs. De gis. Mrs. Deaton,
Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Gaibreath and Willie
and Jennette Bell.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
w. s. s. SOCIETIES

War Savings STAMPS societies are
being organized hcre as elsewhere
1.-THE $4,000 w. S. S. Society" was
organized with A. f. Henri as presi-
dent and A. L. Pendill secretary
Another to be known as "Over the
Top" was organized with d. F. Bart
lett as president and Everett Nelson
secretary. Members of the Metho-
dist church organized one also with
ID. E. Bone as president and Martin
Hasstedt secretary.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
SUDDEN DEATH OF
MRS. A. NJ. BRENANiAN

Mrs. Brenaman, wife of Judge A.
NJ Brenaman of this city, died sud
denly at the family home in the
south part of town on Wednesday
evening of this week at about $3.50
o'clock. She had not been i'll, but
OIL her way home from a show that
evening she was seized with heart
trouble and died soon after Mr..
Brenaman reached home with her.
The funeral services will be held at
the Methodist Episcopal church at
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon and
irterment will be made in the Ord
way cemetery. Rev. F. w. Pimlott,
70 ostor of the church, will preach the
funeral sermon.
Mrs. Brenaman had been a resi-
dent of Ordway since 1898, when
Judge and Mrs. Brenaman moved
from Coolidge, Kans.. where they
were united in marriage in 1893.
Her maiden name was Ida Manning
and she was born in the southern
part of Iowa in 1859. Mrs. Brena-
man is survived by her husband and
three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Cole Of
Lamar, Colo. Mrs. Della Johnson of
st. Joseph. Mo-. and Mrs. Edith
Young of Muskogee. Okla. Mrs.
Brenaman's mother died several
years hBo anu hcI idtheI uieu ht
his home in Missouri about year
ago.
Mrs. Brenaman was an active
worker in some OF the church socie-
ties of the vicinity and despite the
feet that she was a cripple and
walked with the aid of crutch
and cane she took an active interest
in Red Cross work. Her friends
were all those who knew her, and
her acquaintance was wide, in that
she had lived here a number of years
and was with her husband in the
hotel business for several years.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
NUMA NEWS

j. A. Dyer and family of Lamar
were here last week for the funeral
OF their daughter, Miss Made Dyer.
Claude Mattingly shipped cattle
to Denver the past week.
The Numa Mothers club will meet
at the home of Mrs. A. G. Miller on
Wednesday next.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Miller, Bert Ro-
mine and Miss Jewel Strever were
at Fowler last Sunday to see Lloyd
Mundell, who is confined to his bed.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
Moss Is Valuable

"Moss" Is the popular name for sew
eral kinds of small flowerless plants
which flourish in damp places. In
mountainous and wet districts tracts
of moss are of great service In retain
ing the water and preventing sudden
floods.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
Making Bulgarian Milk.

The milk of the Bulgarians, well
known all over the world for its SUI
perior nutritive quality, is made by ex-
posing it to the sun, the rapid develop
ment of the germs under the action of
the ultra violet rays being such that
when it becomes dry they are in high
ly concentrated form.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Of George johnson, ]. H. Ingram,
Roy Mcconnell, Charles RAIDER, M. D.
Geyetty, A. r. Bouldin, L. l.. Rob-
erts. Ed McGill. James Sorrenson. ].
A. Barlow, w. M. Somers and w. H.
Demit.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Pique Slirting, per yard ...............I .I5c
Gaberdine, pink and yellow stripe, yard. soc
Gaberdine, blue checked and plaid, yd 100
CURTAIN SCRIM
White Dotted Swiss, per yard zoe and d ~
White Marquesette, per yard. ........... SOC
White NIarquesette lace edge, per yard .45c
Cream Marquesette, per yard. ........ S5c
Cream Scrim green. polkadot, per yard. 25c
Ecru Scrim with rose border, per yard .45c
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
Women Catch Fish with Hands.

Fishing in Samoan seas is often done
by the women, and without nets, boats
or hooks. They simply wade into the
water and form themselves into ring
The fishes being so plentiful, they are
almost sure to imprison some in the
ring. These women are very quick and
active, and every time they catch n
fish with their hands they simply throw
1t, alive, into the basket on their back.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
sTlFFLER FOUND GUILTY

In the case of Beagle and Ely VS..
John Stiffler verdict was rendered
in favor of the plaintiffs in the sum
Of $3.50 damages. The son was found
not guilty. The case is that of the
shooting of some horses and mules
several weeks ago.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Mrs. George w. Duffy of Pueblo
came down this week to spend few
days with her husband, who Is here
III the interest of the Knights and
Ladies of Security.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

FOUND-A GENTLEMAN'S GOLD
watch between Ordway and Sugar
City. Owner can have same by pay
ing for ad and calling for article. e.
NJ. Sypher, Ordway. Colo. 2-22
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
Dry Goods Department

Mercerized Batiste, per yard. ..........4O 4Oc
FlaNon, per yard. ............ :S5c and iOc
Plain Wolfe, per yard d.................:s :s5c
Splash Wolfe, per yard ...............:s SOC
Striped Noiles, per yard :S5c and 45c
Seed Wolfe, per yard. .................. .45c
Dimity, per yard. .15c, zoe, zoe and 4Oc
Pajama Dimity, per yard. d............ .25c
Mercerized Skirting, per yard. ....... S5c
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
COURT TAKES RECESS

District court, in session here this
week. was adjourned to meet again
on Monday, March IL.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Infants born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Worden Monday of this week died
and were buried in the Ordway ceme-
terry. One of the babes lived until
Tuesday.
A son born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Hilvert Monday of this week died
ard was buried in the Ordway ceme-
terry.
A babe born to Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ters of Ordway died and was buried
on Wednesday,
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

w. c. Carter and children of La
Jara. Colo. are visiting friends in
and near Ordway.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
Scientific Foraslpha.

'cycle?" He - Ia. rycle-logic' d
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Filing boards at this office.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22
WHO'LL FILL THE BILL?

Wanted-A first-class incendiary
for Sugar City. One who can make
good under adverse conditions. MUST
have speed and staying powers. Gooo
wages for the right party.
The above ad was taken from the
Sugar City Gazette. By the way,
don't you people down there ike
your little yellow building?
Teacher: IF coal was $1,000 a
ton and you gave your dealer $500
how much coal would you get Will
lilo? .,,
willie: Gust little over half
tom. ,u,.
Teacher: "Well that isn't right
Willie" .,.
they'll do it every time.
Scale books at this office.
Typewriter ribbons this once.
Tvnewriter ribbOns-this Office.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Scale books at this office.
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Typewriter ribbons-this office,
The Ordway new era., 1918-02-22

Typewriter ribbons this office.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-15
OF BIG COMPANIES
 SHOWS DECLINE
Nine Largest Companies Show Decrease of Almost Seven Million Pounds for Novem- Der

Production figures which have come to hand thus far in November have been rather disappointing in their comparisons with october, but as the demand will certainly be smaller be- cause of the ending of the worlds war, this is likely to be of benefit to the underlying tone of the market in February and March when the refined metal from this months mine output will come on the market
 Thus far nine companies have re- ported production figures for Nevem- Der. and every one has recorded de- crease. Of course the fact that there were but 90 days in November. and that the miners in many instances took off at least part of the time on election and Thanksgiving days had something to do with the reduction in the total production. but the daily average in November also was some what under that made in October
 The following table gives the pro- duction of the companies for Novem- Der as compared with October. and shows the reduction in the figures for last month (figures in pounds):
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-15
PORPHYR|ES ALSO
 SHOW DECREASE
 IN RECENT OUTPUT
Production of Utah, Ray, Chino and Nevada Show Falling Off of Over Three Million Pounds

Production of the prophyries for No vember show a substantial decline when compared with the previous month, output totaling 36,5S5, ,2S5 pounds against 4O,253,O00, a decrease of S,667,715 pounds. While lower pro duction was generally anticipated the large drop was not unexpected. Of this decrease Utah copper contributed 2,500,000 pounds while the other three all were under October's figures.
 Celebrations in connection of the signing Of the armistice which con- tinued for practically two days was directly responsible for the sharp de- crease. In addition there was another holiday, Thanksgiving day. But for these factors, production would have made a very good exhibit, not alone with October. but also with November year ago which now shows gain of approximately 52S,0OO pounds.
 For the Il months, without excep- tion, all the porphyries are under the same period of 1917, the decrease of the four mines amounting to 9,524.772 pounds. Output of the porphyries for the II months of the current year as compared with the same months of 1917 follows: