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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08
GOOD ROADS MEETING
INTERESTING SESSION
WANT MORE MEMBERS OF ASSO-
ClATlON-MlNERA COUN-
TY HIGHWAY.

Goods roads has come to be the fix
ed policy Of every progressive COM
munity and in order to carry out that
policy there must be organized and
continuous effort. AS pointed out by
D. A. Callahan In his remarks before
the Shoshone Good Roads associa-
tion at the Samuels hotel last Tues
day evening, the town or county that
ignores the value and necessity of
good roads and fails to take steps to
of those communities quite common
years ago which refused to encourage
the construction of railroads by max
ing reasonable concessions to secure
them. They did not stop the rail-
roads, but other communities,
prompted by an enterprising spirit
and full appreciation Of the advan-
tages, received the benefit. The COM
parison was an apt one and the les
son will not be lost on Shoshone
county if the immediate purpose of
the good roads association Is carried
out. This purpose is to increase the
membership of the organization to an
extent that every man in Shoshone
county will be a member and a boost
er for good roads.
Build Standard Road.
Now that preliminary steps have
been taken to secure the building OF
a road in accordance with govern
ment specifications across Shoshone
county, which includes the abandon
ment of the present snow capped pass
and the construction of the road by
way OF Lookout. the Importance of
having the government specifications
adopted in the reconstruction of the
road across Mineral county becomes
more pressing If this is done the
success and popularity of the Yellow
stone trail as a transcontinental high
|way will be accomplished beyond
question. While the difficulties with
which Mineral county has to contend
are fully appreciated, it was the opin-
ION OF tne meeting lIldl IL tle ldClS
are properly presented to the taxpay-
ers they will see that to build a
standard road now which will event.
ually be taken over by the govern
ment and the cost returned to the
county would be more economical in
the end, as it would relieve the coun-
tv of maintaining the main highway
and permit improvement of other
roads now neglected. Speakers at the
meeting were D. A. Callahan, ]. F..
Mccarthy, w. l. Bassett, julius P,
Hall and Wesley Everett.
M. H. Sullivan. Of Kellogg, was
elected president of the association;
E. F. Mackey, Of Wallace, vice presi-
dent; and r. e. Stone, of Wallace,
secretary treasurer. These with A.
Hutton, of Mullan, M. L. Mahoney Of
Burke, E. r. Denny and w. r. Miller,
Of Wallace, constitute the board of di-
rectors.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08
WALLACE. IDAHO. THU RsDAY, MAY 8, 1919.
Pay for the Victory Won by Our Boys
by Subscribing for More Bonds

HOSTONE COUNTY failed full quota of
and money win the and this county must not
fail its proportion of the debt that Of the price
of victory. the Victory drive remain
days which approximately 100000 According to
close estimate Mccarthy
Shoshone 65000 had
subscribed the
The balance be raised is probably not that much
which will
this evening will doubtless material reduction
During subscriptions receiv
$250O0O 100000
Bunker Hill Sullivan possible that other large subscrip
tons viii today but sufficient the balance
The boys those who rema
home likewise they paid
sacrifice the their
achievement by failure share of the obligations of
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08
|DAHO.NEVADA COMPANY
LOSES THE CASTLE ROCK
CAPITAL AND NERVE WILL MAKE
MAKE IT A MINE-FORE-
CLOSE MORTGAGE.

In 1914 the Idaho Nevada Explora-
tion company took over the claims
known as the Castle Rock, on Placer
creek, giving notes of the company
Amounting to $4,000 secured by mort
gage on the property. AS means of
raising a development fund, the COM
pany issued it's stock upon the pay
ment of mills per share and under
an agreement with the holder to pay
a similar assessment every sixty days.
The system worked all right for a
year or two and the development
showed very encouraging results, but
the expense of working through the
shaft involved too heavy expense. Dis
which resulted in the election of new
board of directors. In the meantime
many stockholders dropped out, and
about the time the new management
took over affairs the high costs of
mining made it impossible to resume
with the reduced income The prop
erty has therefore been idle for a year
or more. The notes being past due,
the owners started proceedings to
foreclose the mortgage, which was ac-
complished last Monday, when Judge
Woods issued a judgement in favor of
the owners for $70,93330, being the
principal and accumulated interest,
and for $25OO attorneys fees. The
owners of the Castle Rock are Alex
B. Livingston, James H. Graham, and
Archibald L. Livingston, all of Wal
lace; the estate of John D. Livingston,
deceased; M. J. Kalez and E. w.
Hand, of Spokane.
A Mine of the Future.
The development of the Castle Rock
through the main tunnel disclosed
considerable copper ore Of good grade
and several shipments were made
which gave satisfactory returns. Ow-
ing to the large amount of spathic iron
associated with the ore which renders
it very desirable for the smelters, a
very low treatment rate was secured.
A shaft has been sunk from the main
tunnel to a depth of 200 feet. from
which much exploratory work was
done, much of 1t unwisely. but which
finally resulted in showing up con-
siderable low grade ore A significant
feature was the appearance of lead
and indicating that further depth will
disclose body of commercial lead
ore Further depth was the PROPOSE
Nevada company, and this involved
ton that confronted the Idaho
more money than could be raised un-
der the assessment system. The
equipment of the company consists of
hoist, pump and compressor and both
water and electric power. The prop
erty is about three miles from Wal
lace, reached by a good wagon road.
Some day a man with sufficient money
and nerve will take hold of the Castle
Rock and make a mine of it, and
thereby not only enrich himself, but
also the district by proving the merits
of section that has every evidence
Of containing wonderfully, rich min
eral deposits.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

ness and industrial conditions. For
four years the metals usually con-
sumed in peaceful pursuits have been
diverted to supply the demands OF
war; and when the reaction comes,
which can not be long delayed, the
consumption Of all the base metals
will rival the demands of war and re-
store a market for the products Of the
mines that will bring prosperity to the
industry for many years.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

Continued on Page 6,
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

WiLLFiND MINING NEWS
AND COMPANY NOTICES
OF INTEREST TO THEM
IN THE WALLACE MINER
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

The only thing that gives weight to
a story is the scales,
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

Two slender persons may be grea'
friends, though but slight acquaint'
ances.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

The domestic who builds air castles
must be partial to light housework
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-05-08

The evil that men do is soon for
gotten--by themselves.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Exports in Woollens
Are TX" Quantity
Agents Deny Selling Large
Quantities Abroad, but
Orders Are Placed

One of the big questions in the
woollen goods trade concerns the
amount of merchandise being pur-
chased in this market for shipment to
Europe. Few selling agents can be
found who will admit that thew have
sold any great quantity of goods either
to foreign accounts or the exporters
here. On the other hand, it is evident
that exporters and foreign purchasers
have been able to place orders here in
fairly large amounts. The representa-
tive of large European concern main
tanning offices here says that he has
been able to secure large quantities of
woollen and worsteds, including hirh
class fabrics for the women's wear.
which local garment manufacturers saw
are almost impossible to obtain now.
Selling agents admit that thew have
been approached by foreign buyers.
mostly from the scandinavian coun-
tries, Holland and Switzerland. espc-
clally within the last week or two, but
they assert that they have been com
PEELED to refuse orders because of the
shortage of production.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Need for School to Train
Jewelrv Workers Is Urgent

Although the Manufacturing Jewel
lcrs' Association of Greater New York
completed arrangements early in April
with the Board of Education for the
establishment OF jewelry manufac-
turing course at the Murray Hill Vo-
cational School in an attempt 10 over
come the shortage Of skilled workers
in their industry, the plan has not yet
been pvt into effect
According to members Of the asso-
citation, the $4,000 to be furnished by
them as a fund 10 purchase the neccs-
sary machinery Tor the instruction Of
students in the various branches Of
their craft has been contributed and
ready FOR the Board OF Education for
some time. but the agreed number OF
instructors and tho necessary space
have not been provided.
The fact that the jcwclry industry
in this city is struggling with 4 short
age of 800 skilled workers, with Ntte
hope Of relief from other sources, has
sDurrod the committee of manufacture
ing jewellers who have tho matter in
charge and they arc working on n
plan which will bring the project be-
orc the proper authorities.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
.Jewelry
importers Hest.
tate to Pay European
Prices for Gems

Importers with representatives in
foreign markets report that it is still
difficult to obtain diamonds, pearls and
other precious stones abroad Buyers
fortunate enough to get any gems are
said to be paying prices ranging from
80 to 100 per cent moro than ruling
quotations in this country. Many
American buyers refuse to pay the in
creased prices, being afraid tha. the
domestic trade will not stand the ad
vance, and are returning homo with
small assortments.
Owing to the shortage of labor the
gem cutters Of Holland and Belgium
aro unable to keep UP with their or
ders. and trade here expressed the be-
lief yesterday tia. efforts being made
to establish the diamond cutting in
dustsy on q pernfgn nent basis in Eng
land would help the situation nateri-
ally. During tho war a largo number OF
diamond cutters from Antwerp took
refuge in Birmingham. where they we're
provided with means Of pursuing .helr
craft As rcaut the industry took
root in that city. md now. according to
consular ndviccs 81 lnrge concrete build
ing, completely equipped for cu'un =
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Chemicals
Sales of Bleaching Po,u-
der Are Running Into
Large Quantities

Paper and textile mills were in tho
market yesterday for large quanti-
ties Of bleaching powder. Demands
from South America, which have con-
tinued steady during the past week,
showed no signs of slackening Large
drums OF bleaching powder for domes-
tic consumption were oubtcd at 2
cents a pound and for export at 2E
cents Il pound f. a. s. The market
seems to be largely in the hands os
producers. Dealers confidently expect
the market to become even frmer dur
ing the next few weeks because OF tho
steady increase in the demands from
the paper mills.
Large lot sales Of bicarbonate Of
soda to the baking powder, self rails
ing -four, beverage and other trades
we're noted. Spot material in second
hands was quoted at $40 a hundred
pounds, while producers were asking
2H cents n pound. Bichromate OF
soda was quoted at 7M to 81 cents
pound, according to grade.
The government has not an yet re-
leased its supply Of phcnol, bu. 1t Is
confidently expected that n definite
plan will be announced shortly
A tendency not to quote prices for
heavy chemicals into the future WAS
noted among dealers, due TO the rapid
advance in prices and the general un-
certainty Of the market.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Weather and High
Prices Put Check
On Garment Buying
National Retail Dry Goods
Association Hears Com.
plants of Goods Being
Marked Up After Orders

Cloak, suit and dress concerns booked
large business again yesterday, al
though the continuous downpour of
rain checked the activities of visiting
buyers somewhat. The tendency to
mark popular lines of garments up to
sun hlgher levels was also a factor in
restraining purchases, according to
some manufacturers who do not agree
with the assertion made by many in
the trade that prices are of no conse-
quence IN the present market
Inc test of present high prices"
SAID Maurice Altman, of M. Altman G.
Co., manufacturers Of high class cloaks
and suits, "will come when the retailers
offer the merchandise they are buying
ception accorded high prices by the
shoppers will determine the future
policy of the trade. Certainly the buy
ers have not taken their full quota of
garments on their present trips. Most
of them have bought fewer garments
while spending more money. Now, if
they can sell what they have already
bought they will be in the market for
more goods later on
Some retailers complain that the
manufacturers are asking for advances
IN prices a1tcr orders are taken. ). L.
halle. of Halle Brothers Company,
Cleveland, Ohio, president of the Ma
tional Retail Drygoods Association,
yesterday sent out a letter to the
members of that organization request
ing them to report to the association
all such cases. In his letter he called
attention to the fact that merchandise
in apparel lines is scarce because of the
curtailed production brought about by
shorter hours and inability to obtain
adequate supplies of fabrics from the
mills. He said that he believed the
vast majority Of manufacturers were
not trying to take advantage Of the
present situation, but that the assoca-
ton wanted to tabulate the names Of
any exceptions to the general rule so
that the organizations officials could
ntercede on behalf of the retailers.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
United States Taking
Lead in Coal Exports

The United States seems destined
soon to lead the world in the export Of
coal, though ranking third in this re-
spect in 1918. says a statement issued
by the National City Bank. Last year
England, formerly the worlds chief
coal exporter, sent out only one-half
the amount Of coal exported in 1917,
while expectations from the United
States increased 25 per cent
Coal exports from Great Britain"
says the banks statement, "have fallen
from 73,400,000 tons in 1913 to approx
mately 100000 tons in 1918, while
our own exports, which were little
over 100000 in 1914, we're nearly
26,O00,000 in the fiscal year 1913.
Germany, which ranked next to
Great Britain as coal exporter prior
to the war, loses by the peace treaty a
considerable percentage of her coal
area. and according 20 recent reports
from that country will probably show
a falling off of 100000 tons per an
mum in her production, and as her total
surplus for expectation prior to the war
was about 35.000,000 tons. it is apparent
that she will have, aside from that
which she must supply to France, little
Tor expectation.
The fact that about one-half of our
coal supplies is turned out through the
use Of machines for mining. against
one-tifth mined by machine methods in
our chief rival, Great Britain, adds to
the probability that the United States
will take and permanently maintain
its position at the head of the worlds
coal exporting nations"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
The News Of Business
Textiles
Cotton Goods for Next
Spring Ordered Freely
From COnuerters

Converters of finished cotton goods
were favored yesterday with a heavy
volume Of orders from visiting buy
ers. Most of the fabrics were bought
for delivery to the end of this year.
They will be distributed to retailers
in time for next springs trade. 1t
was stated that the high prices now
prevailing had not adversely influ-
enced the buying operations of the
jobbers' representatives, from which
it was inferred that trade with the
final purveyors has been so good that
they are in urgent need of new sup
plies.
Sales agents for popular lines Of
bleached fabrics asserted that most Of
the buyers had returned home after
having made heavy purchases. Other
bleached goods interests continue to
accept orders on an "at value" basis.
which means that specific prices will
be fixed at a later date. These prices
probably will show sizable advance.
In the unbleached or gray goods Sec
ton of the market sales were light,
the rain being held partly responsible
for the diminished movement. Prices,
as quoted by the mills, remained firm,
but convcrters or second hands put
through small sales at an average of
quarter cent yard under the man.
ufacturers' figures. Because of the
we'll sold up condition of mill outputs.
tn eprimary sellers viewed with com
placency the selling operations of the
SO called second hands.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Silks
Trade in Silk Goods Is
Reduced by IncIement
Weather

Trade in silk fabrics yesterday was
reduced by the wet weather, which
kept many buyers out of the market.
1t is believed that the lull is only
temporary. A number of the sellers
asserted that they welcomed the re-
spite in buying, which, it was stated,
would aid them in catching up with
their deliveries.
Some of the representatives of out
Of town jobbing concerns were in the
market for the purpose of surveying
prospects for next spring, and to give
orders to such manufacturers as were
willing to take business for delivery
after the turn of the new year But
the general run of the manufacturers
are set against making sales for far
future delivery. This policy is dic-
tated by the belief that prices will
continue to mount upward, in keep
ing with higher costs for labor, raw
material and fuel.
The dye shops are said to be six
weeks behind schedules in making de-
liveries of such weaves as black and
navy blues. These colors are in strong
demand. Dyers state that they have
been overwhelmed with work from the
mills and converters.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Colors
Dye Prices Still Firm,
Though Demand Is
LIGHT

Prices for dyes continued firm yes
terday, owing more to the advancing
costs Of basic materials entering into
their manufacturer than to any
marked increase in demands.
Dealers reported that domestic con-
sumers were. as g rule, contining their
purchases of dyestutis to small guam
titles. Demands for imported Swiss
dyes, particularly wool green, patent
blue and delphine blue continued
strong. Prices for these colors are
unusually high, but there is every
prospect of their going still higher,
unless the supply on hand is aug
mented by increased importations.
In discussing Swiss dyes one dealer
asserted that American merchants mus.
be very cautious since Germany in all
probability would attempt to export
dyestuffs to America through Switzer-
land. lie said that more stringent ro-
strctions should be placed on the i'm
portation of Swiss colors, which are
IL such strong demand at present.
Dealers state that German competi-
zion is still to be reckoned with, es-
pecially in the foreign markets. 1t
was reported that Germany had Of
fcred dyestuffs to Italy at prices 40
per cent below those being asked by
American manufacturers
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23
Ouerb0ught Markets Cause
Slump in SaIesmanshiip
'Take 1t or Leave IT. Attitude Developed During War
Put Men and Women Engaged in Art of Selling
Goods Out of Training, Says William Maxwell

business boom seems to be starting
In other words, we are likely to have
q sellers market again ~or at leas :
another year. BY the end of that time
salesmanship may have become almost
a lost art
ut is difficult to be a good salesman
when yea are badly oversold. Our COM
rany is over S6,00O,0O0 behind in its
orders, and | am devoting most of my
time and thought to ways and means of
getting goods. Under ordinary condi-
tions ! would be thinking almost en-
tirely, about selling and advertising.
1t is easy to see that | am likely to
my case by the two or three million
statesmen and saleswomen in this coun-
try and You can readily see what is
happening to craftsmanship as q science
or profession or whatever you want to
cali it.
IF We statesmen don't keep ourselves
in the proper kind of mental training
we are likely to wake up some morn-
ing and find that our expert services
are needed, but that we have ceased
to be experts. feel this so strongly
that am cndcavoring to devise
system Of cash awards to stimulate
self analysis and self improvement by
the members of our sales and adver-
tising departments The need of orders
to keep your factory wheels turning is
the greatest incentive to sa lesmanship
and when that incentive is removed
the sales manager needs to watch him
self and his associates to see that
mental dry rot does not set in"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-23

MARKET conditions obtaining at
1VA present, in which buyers ciamor
for goods and the arguments of the
statesmen are unnecessary, threaten to
reduce salesmanship to one of the lost
arts. A warning to statesmen against
mental stagnation in the present stu
alton is sounded by William Maxwell,
vice president of Thomas A. Edison
Inc, East Orange, n. J. Mr.. Maxwell
is recognized as a sales authority
subject. In discussing the effect of the
war on salesmanship, Mr. Maxwell
stated that the question involved both
psychology >and economies.
"For some reason, probably on ac-
count of the war;" he said, "most Of
the statesmen in this country are in a
mental slump so far as their sales
manship is concerned. | am, and if |
didn't realize that fact | should be
afraid that | had gone mad. | don't
want to be like the lunatic who asserted
that he was of sound mind, but that
all the rest Of the world had gone
crazy.
"The war put most lines Of business
on a basis where the seller could say
take it or leave it. A sellers market
is bad for salesmanship and for bust
ness morale generally.
Salesmanship reached so low an cbb
during the war that, following the
armstice, it had very little effect in
aiding businesses that were prcjudi-
cially affected by the end of hostltes
The first period of reaction to the war
Is now apparently az an end and a great