March 4, 1932 (8 pages)

>pe ] oe ' > + + « a § > 4 td ] wh a Friday, March 4, 1932 Be Ge GST ie ee eee PNAS AUBURN MECCA FOR WOMEN AS MARKER IS LAID) Awburn was the Mecca Saturday for clubwomen. of. three the 19th anual convention “Tri-County Federation Clubs, and for a colorful historical celebration which followed. The Wednesday. Club of Applegate was the hgstess club. The theme of the cents was “History marks.’ . At an early hour members, a large number of who were attired in "4Y . costumes, met at the historical home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart, where the morning session was held. No other more appropriate setting could have been selected than this home, which contains a valuable collection of early mining day’ relics. Mrs. J. T. Chalstran presided, and of the after the regular routine of business. introduced Mrs. L. J. Sommers, TriCounty chairman of history and landmarks, who in turn introduced Mrs G. W. Beattie, state chairman. Mrs. Beattie gave-a splendid address which clearly outlined the early history of California. She-is a charming speaker, and made each of her hearers realize that California, the Golden State, ‘which stretches as a scroil midway in. the Pacific,” abounds in romantic history. Mrs. Florence Boyle, northern district chairman of this departinent, in a happy manner added helpful suggestions for preserving the early traditions of the early settlers, Frank Brock, northern dis dent, also contributed remarks. Before adjournmeft for lunch an invitation was exteyfled by delegates from Nevada City for the next convention, which will be held on a date. between May 16 to 20. A tribute of respect was paid to the memory of four late mem bera, they being Mrs. P. B. Goss of Auburn and Mesdames Waters, Parks! and Hill of Applegate. The convention was honored at the noon hour by the presence of Governor James Rolph, Jr., who delivered a stirring address in a pleasing manner, congratulating the members upon their efforts extended in behalf of the preservation of the historical incidents which will become the heritage of the coming appropriate generation. Asemblyman Jerrold Seawell introduced the governor.The governor’s party included Senator B. A. Cassidy of Auburn, Anita Page, motion picture star, panied by her father Ida Wood, all of whom. were enroute to attend the 28th annual tournament of the National Ski Association at Lake Tahoe. Friendly, smiling “Sunny Jim,” as the governor is sometimes called, gave liberally of his time and conversed in a friendly manner with the elub members, showing an interest in their activities. accomand by Mts: About 300 guests attended the Juncheon. 2 2 Outdoor -exeréises Teatured ‘the detlication of a historical marker Placed at the Auburn Ravine, hun-dreds of spectators witnessing the eeremonies. The Placerville Shakespeare Ciub ehoral sang old-time selections, the members being dressed in '49 costumes. Mrs. W. G. Hemphill in a eharming manner sang “I Love You, California,’ being. accompanied by the 70-piece Placer High School band. Others taking part were ag follows: Master of ceremonies, James D. Stewart, landmarks chairman of Alta €allfornia, Incorporated. Music, ‘Oh, Susanna,” Placer High School Band. Highway markers, C. H. Whitmore, division engineer, district 3 of the state highway department. Address by W. A. Shepard, president of the Placer County Pioneers, erecting marker on spot of first diseovery of gold in Auburn. Historical landmarks, Mrs. G. W. Beattie. Music, “Clementine,” Placer High ®chool Band. Assembly singing, ‘America’, aceompanied by Placer High School Band. 0 Nevada City high school “A” and “C’ teams won. both games Wednesday from Wheatland teams ef like rating, at Red Mens Hall. The “C’”’ game was closely contested Nevada City winning by a point, the score being 13 to 12. The “A” team @ad no difficulty in winning, makfag the score of 21 to 13. Mrs. Thomas. Bradbury and Mr. end Mrs. L. L. Meyers of Oakland counties when ‘members and friends met for of Women’s and LandMrs, . tict presi. for the SMA = a FASHIONS —————— RT WOMAN © PICTORIAL REVIEW . Two-piece effects have once more end frivolous, they scem entirely new No. 5343 contains the very essenc pomted godets. ecorgette ior the.sleeve flares. In lo yoke. how different they are from the simple affairs of a few years ago! TWO-PIECE EFFECTS GROW FEMININE become very smart for afternoon, but _ Feminine rather than revivals. e of youth. You feel it in the peri adorable. peplum, in the oval strapped neckline, and in the ripple of th Satin has been used in the new lavender blue shade, an No. 5547, an extremely feminine ar: sophisticated white blouse is worn over a finely pleated black skirt with : ~ MINING BRIEFS Magalia, California. Washing of gravel at the Princess mine, near Magalia, California, has started in full swing. The property is now equipped with machinery eapable of handling twelve yards of gravel an hour. ©. H. Thurman of Oroville, California, is manager of the property. Oroville, California. A 200-foot incline shaft sunk at Orovfile, vein is being the Shoestring mine, near California. An 18-inch of good commercial ore was recently picked up in this development. The installation of a 25-ton mill is now under way., L. B. Larson is owner of the property. Forest, California. A new working shaft has been started by the North Fork Mining Company near’ Forest, California, and the new mill will be constructed .atthis-opentaeWather conditions . are causing some delay at the property. George F. Stone is manager ot the company. Auburn, Placer County. Development and construction plans of the United States Chrome Mines, Inc., at Auburn have been deferred due to general conditions. The company, however, is planning an early resumption of operations in April, and has made plans to build a 600-ton concentrator. This is a privately financed enterprise, managed By E. W. Bedford of Auburn, California. El Dorado, Califormia. The Revenge mine, in Bl Dorado county, California, now designated as the Gilt Edge mine, is preparing for more extensive operations. The treatment . of ore hauled to the Trench mill, west of Greenwood, has proven satisfactory. It 1g understood that a mill will be built at the property this spring. Operations are managed by A. EK, Winn. Placerville, California, : A. C. McMillan of San Francisco recently took an option on the Hook and Ladder mine, near Placerville, California. He expects to begin operations by March 15. Mr. McMillan also has an option on the Jackson and Bergin properties. Mohave, California. It is repored that the armed conflict in China has proven profitable to the Western Borax Company at Mohave, California, which has been forced to double capacity of its plant to care for increasing demands “ visitea in Nevada City Sunday. for its product. It is understood that 15 carloads of borax were recently shipped to Japanese munitions factories, with China, England Russia, and Germany ordering increased shipments. The company’s borax plant is working three’ shifts daily to speed up production. N. K. Millett of Daggett is manager of the company. ; Sacramento, California. The Natomas Company of Natoma, Cwiifornia, L. D. Hopfield, superintendent, is now employing a total of 200 men in its dredging operations. Thomas McCormack, Box 1160 Sacramento, California, is president and manager of the company. Sonora, California, A new air plant is being installed at the Golden Eagle Mine, near Sonora, California. Sixty feet of tunnel is to be extended to give 250 feet of backs. The bottom of the working shaft assayed $150 per ton in gold. Felix Miller is the sole owner of the property. ay Sutter Creek, California, The property of the Amador Star Mining Company near Sutter Creek, California, has been taken over by the Hamburger interests of Los Angeles, who are now unwatering to the 500-foot .level to tap the vein which was missed on this level by former operators. If the vein proves satisfactory on the 500 they will then equip the property with electricity. John F. Ratto is mine superintendent of the property. Randsburg Mines— A report that the Operator Consolidated Mines Company of Randsburg, California, had © disposed of part of its eqhipment recently brought a denial from officials of the concern. It has been reported that the company is contemplating more work and the insatllation of additional equipment. Gustav Bender of Johannesburg, California, is manager of the company. The Worthley Consolidated Mines Company operated the Kelly Rand property in the Randsburg district during January and February, and . was succeeded by the Red Mountain Mines Syndicate. The flotation plant now treats about 75 tons of ore per day, including company ore, purchased ore and tailings from the King Solomon property. formerly known es the Elkhorn Mining Company, located near Randsburg have been successful in completing their reorganization and will henceforth be known as the Randsburg Gold Company. The new officers and directors are as follows: C. A. Barker, president; J. W. Ern\hardt, vice-president; Albin E. Johngon, treasurer; R. M. Reobertiello, secretary; Mre SBarora Barrick, at. rector; br THE NEVADA CIT AO me Be = _ Grass Valley Business Survey # A reyiew of this kind would not be: ‘complete without mention of this well prominent known establishment in Grass Valley, Calif.> In the Garage and Parts department, under the direction‘ of Mr. Ernest George, they evidence’ their wisdom by representing the famous Dodge Brothers and Plymouth cars, and if you are contemplating purchasing a new car, we would advise that you drop in and let them explain the new feautres of the above cars. : ; They specialize in getting all repair work for car owners in this section done in the shortest possible time, at prices that are within reach of every one. You need not fear that inexperienced mechanics wili be broken in on the car;~-as Mr. George values the Garage too highly to employ anyone but. tested men who know their work thoroughly. They also carry a full line of parts for all George Brothers GARAGE, FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS. makes of cars, together with tires, tubes and accessories. Gcorge Brothers Foundry and Machine Works another department in this progressive company operates a ‘eel, iron and brass foundry, mi chine shop and blacksmith shop. In keeping up with the times, severa! years ago George Brothers installed an.all electric furnace for making steel, the electricity being furnisued by the P. G. & B. Co.; it being the only commercial electric furnace in Northern . California. This. stee: furnace has been successfully operated since being installed, making al} Kinds of — steel eastings. for the mines in Nevada and Sierra Counties, as well as stitable trade. They also make all. kinds of iron, brass, bronze and aluminum castings, connection with In this foundry is a perienced pattern maker is iit charge at_all times. This machine shop and .tion.in-the business Ady. blackemith shap is well equipped tetake care of any class of machine or blacksmithing work. They also @e clettric are welding and have the — only are welding ‘machine in this distriet. yeorge Brothers are alse ithe manufacturers of the Paynter Rock Drill Tester and Pneumatie Tool Tester, which hag been shipped to a number of foreign countries. Messts. Frank and Harry George are in charge of this. department giving their personal attention te same, and are prepared te render service in these. lines equal that offered in the larger cities. pens Brothers have been doing a su ful business in this district for over thirty years, and need no introdueworld, and we unhesitatingly recommend _ their service to all our readers. This is a local concern employing local help and they, undoubtedly deserve the patronage of the entire district.— COMMITTEES NAMED FOR OROVILLE MAY DAY FETE George E. Brown, chairman of the general celebration committee haying in charge the May gathering in Oroville, has appointed Pat Lyons, J. A. Whan and ~Roy Nelson as finance committee. S. L. Ledford has been named tg manage a state-wide popularity contest to select a queen to reign over the second annual State Mining Celebration, which will be held in Oroville May 12th, 13th and 14th. The contest will end in April, two weeks before the three-day event. Any girl residing in a county where a minfer the contest, provided she sponsored by a mining chapter. CANADIAN SILVER WILL BE SHIPPED INTO STATE Ten tons of silver from western Canadian mines, destined for China, is to be shipped to California for trans-‘shipment to a steamer not . touching at a Japanese port, says a report from Spokane, Washington. This metal was originally destined to be carried to China on R. M. S. Empress of Japan, from Vanvouver, but at the last moment it was decided not to take risk of sending it on a vessel that would pass thru Japanese ports. It was consequently sh{pped across to. Victoria to be there picked up for shipment to San Francisco, from where it will go forward to China:—-The Mining Review 0. Four men in the Nevada City lunch room Thursday morning were telling of their gravel property in the Emigrant Gap district. They had a nice vial of gold to exhibit, but said the snow was too deep at present to work. They stated the gold content run about five dollars to the yards = 0 v recovery at Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley. PRI ing chapter exists is eligible to €N-. trips last week from Sacramento to . i i is . PLANE CARRIERS PROVE EFFECTIVE IN SIERRA SNOW Alaskan methods of/transportation of supplies, have been applied The Irrigation’ District/ is employing this to. our section recently. Nevada method with good results. It is not accomplished by the old time method, of a string of huskies, however, but by a slim and graceful cabin monoplane which made four} Camp No. 19 and Bowman Dam in the vicinity of Bowman Lake to carry food supplies and newspapers tu the dozen or so of irrigation employees, whose only method of getting out was ‘by snow shoes or skits. The idea of using the airplane is eredited to William Durbrow, manager of the district, who found that the cost of pack train and snowshoe transportation was higher than the of air transportation, a great deal slower and less satisfac, tory. The trip cost involved some rather had to approach the: dam at the lower end of Bowman Lake at an altitude lower than the cap of the dam,. drop supplies, climb sharply to hurdle through an eighty-five foot gap at the top of the dam, spiral turn over the lake, pass through a 125-foot gap at the other end of the dam, glide down over the camp, drop more supplies, then repeat the maneuver, Leo Moore of Sacramento made the trips in the plane. Camp Superintendent J. A. Kelleher said all supplies dropped by Moore in the four trips were recoyered .in .good. order: a v Mrs. Samuel Lear is spending a EASTERNERS BUY ,and lead with the gold content avticklish maneuvering, since the ship! make aj. ADIRONDAC MINE San Francisco —Eastern capital-ists, headed by L. H La Chance ef terest in the Ophir Canyon Mines cago, have obtained a controlling. imtereht. in the Ophir. Canyon Mines Company which recently acquired the famous Adirondac Mine, located in the Ophir Canyon region om the slopes of Toiyabe Range, Nevada, according to announcement made at the local headquarters of the company, La Chance is also heavily interested in the Alladin Gold Mining Company which has taken control of the Toiyabe claim, adjoining the Adirondac property. A contract has been let for construction of a road to connect the mine workings with the main highway at the mouth of the canyon. Engineers report that $180,00@ worth of ore has been developed im the Adirondac at a depth of 185 feet ‘where the five foot vein shows values of $30 a ton in gold, silver eraging around $20. Representatives of the Ophir Canyon and Aladdin Companies, as welt as other mining men here, are awaiting favorable weather condftions to enter the newly promineat. district. 0 A prospector exhibited a beautifurb round stone about . the size of his fist that was freely aprinkled with gold. He was exhibiting it aroumé Nevada City a few days ago. 0. Miss Ruth Riley and Donald Delwig of San Jose were spent last week end here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hieronimous. 0. Vv ‘Howdrd Wasley of Gold Flat whe was recently operated ‘upon for apfew days in San Francisco. Nugget Job Department Is Well Equipped to Handle Your NTI pendicitis, is making a satisfactory-

>pe ] oe ' > + + « a § > 4 td ] wh a Friday, March 4, 1932 Be Ge GST ie ee eee PNAS AUBURN MECCA FOR WOMEN AS MARKER IS LAID) Awburn was the Mecca Saturday for clubwomen. of. three the 19th anual convention “Tri-County Federation Clubs, and for a colorful historical celebration which followed. The Wednesday. Club of Applegate was the hgstess club. The theme of the cents was “History marks.’ . At an early hour members, a large number of who were attired in "4Y . costumes, met at the historical home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stewart, where the morning session was held. No other more appropriate setting could have been selected than this home, which contains a valuable collection of early mining day’ relics. Mrs. J. T. Chalstran presided, and of the after the regular routine of business. introduced Mrs. L. J. Sommers, TriCounty chairman of history and landmarks, who in turn introduced Mrs G. W. Beattie, state chairman. Mrs. Beattie gave-a splendid address which clearly outlined the early history of California. She-is a charming speaker, and made each of her hearers realize that California, the Golden State, ‘which stretches as a scroil midway in. the Pacific,” abounds in romantic history. Mrs. Florence Boyle, northern district chairman of this departinent, in a happy manner added helpful suggestions for preserving the early traditions of the early settlers, Frank Brock, northern dis dent, also contributed remarks. Before adjournmeft for lunch an invitation was exteyfled by delegates from Nevada City for the next convention, which will be held on a date. between May 16 to 20. A tribute of respect was paid to the memory of four late mem bera, they being Mrs. P. B. Goss of Auburn and Mesdames Waters, Parks! and Hill of Applegate. The convention was honored at the noon hour by the presence of Governor James Rolph, Jr., who delivered a stirring address in a pleasing manner, congratulating the members upon their efforts extended in behalf of the preservation of the historical incidents which will become the heritage of the coming appropriate generation. Asemblyman Jerrold Seawell introduced the governor.The governor’s party included Senator B. A. Cassidy of Auburn, Anita Page, motion picture star, panied by her father Ida Wood, all of whom. were enroute to attend the 28th annual tournament of the National Ski Association at Lake Tahoe. Friendly, smiling “Sunny Jim,” as the governor is sometimes called, gave liberally of his time and conversed in a friendly manner with the elub members, showing an interest in their activities. accomand by Mts: About 300 guests attended the Juncheon. 2 2 Outdoor -exeréises Teatured ‘the detlication of a historical marker Placed at the Auburn Ravine, hun-dreds of spectators witnessing the eeremonies. The Placerville Shakespeare Ciub ehoral sang old-time selections, the members being dressed in '49 costumes. Mrs. W. G. Hemphill in a eharming manner sang “I Love You, California,’ being. accompanied by the 70-piece Placer High School band. Others taking part were ag follows: Master of ceremonies, James D. Stewart, landmarks chairman of Alta €allfornia, Incorporated. Music, ‘Oh, Susanna,” Placer High School Band. Highway markers, C. H. Whitmore, division engineer, district 3 of the state highway department. Address by W. A. Shepard, president of the Placer County Pioneers, erecting marker on spot of first diseovery of gold in Auburn. Historical landmarks, Mrs. G. W. Beattie. Music, “Clementine,” Placer High ®chool Band. Assembly singing, ‘America’, aceompanied by Placer High School Band. 0 Nevada City high school “A” and “C’ teams won. both games Wednesday from Wheatland teams ef like rating, at Red Mens Hall. The “C’”’ game was closely contested Nevada City winning by a point, the score being 13 to 12. The “A” team @ad no difficulty in winning, makfag the score of 21 to 13. Mrs. Thomas. Bradbury and Mr. end Mrs. L. L. Meyers of Oakland counties when ‘members and friends met for of Women’s and LandMrs, . tict presi. for the SMA = a FASHIONS —————— RT WOMAN © PICTORIAL REVIEW . Two-piece effects have once more end frivolous, they scem entirely new No. 5343 contains the very essenc pomted godets. ecorgette ior the.sleeve flares. In lo yoke. how different they are from the simple affairs of a few years ago! TWO-PIECE EFFECTS GROW FEMININE become very smart for afternoon, but _ Feminine rather than revivals. e of youth. You feel it in the peri adorable. peplum, in the oval strapped neckline, and in the ripple of th Satin has been used in the new lavender blue shade, an No. 5547, an extremely feminine ar: sophisticated white blouse is worn over a finely pleated black skirt with : ~ MINING BRIEFS Magalia, California. Washing of gravel at the Princess mine, near Magalia, California, has started in full swing. The property is now equipped with machinery eapable of handling twelve yards of gravel an hour. ©. H. Thurman of Oroville, California, is manager of the property. Oroville, California. A 200-foot incline shaft sunk at Orovfile, vein is being the Shoestring mine, near California. An 18-inch of good commercial ore was recently picked up in this development. The installation of a 25-ton mill is now under way., L. B. Larson is owner of the property. Forest, California. A new working shaft has been started by the North Fork Mining Company near’ Forest, California, and the new mill will be constructed .atthis-opentaeWather conditions . are causing some delay at the property. George F. Stone is manager ot the company. Auburn, Placer County. Development and construction plans of the United States Chrome Mines, Inc., at Auburn have been deferred due to general conditions. The company, however, is planning an early resumption of operations in April, and has made plans to build a 600-ton concentrator. This is a privately financed enterprise, managed By E. W. Bedford of Auburn, California. El Dorado, Califormia. The Revenge mine, in Bl Dorado county, California, now designated as the Gilt Edge mine, is preparing for more extensive operations. The treatment . of ore hauled to the Trench mill, west of Greenwood, has proven satisfactory. It 1g understood that a mill will be built at the property this spring. Operations are managed by A. EK, Winn. Placerville, California, : A. C. McMillan of San Francisco recently took an option on the Hook and Ladder mine, near Placerville, California. He expects to begin operations by March 15. Mr. McMillan also has an option on the Jackson and Bergin properties. Mohave, California. It is repored that the armed conflict in China has proven profitable to the Western Borax Company at Mohave, California, which has been forced to double capacity of its plant to care for increasing demands “ visitea in Nevada City Sunday. for its product. It is understood that 15 carloads of borax were recently shipped to Japanese munitions factories, with China, England Russia, and Germany ordering increased shipments. The company’s borax plant is working three’ shifts daily to speed up production. N. K. Millett of Daggett is manager of the company. ; Sacramento, California. The Natomas Company of Natoma, Cwiifornia, L. D. Hopfield, superintendent, is now employing a total of 200 men in its dredging operations. Thomas McCormack, Box 1160 Sacramento, California, is president and manager of the company. Sonora, California, A new air plant is being installed at the Golden Eagle Mine, near Sonora, California. Sixty feet of tunnel is to be extended to give 250 feet of backs. The bottom of the working shaft assayed $150 per ton in gold. Felix Miller is the sole owner of the property. ay Sutter Creek, California, The property of the Amador Star Mining Company near Sutter Creek, California, has been taken over by the Hamburger interests of Los Angeles, who are now unwatering to the 500-foot .level to tap the vein which was missed on this level by

former operators. If the vein proves satisfactory on the 500 they will then equip the property with electricity. John F. Ratto is mine superintendent of the property. Randsburg Mines— A report that the Operator Consolidated Mines Company of Randsburg, California, had © disposed of part of its eqhipment recently brought a denial from officials of the concern. It has been reported that the company is contemplating more work and the insatllation of additional equipment. Gustav Bender of Johannesburg, California, is manager of the company. The Worthley Consolidated Mines Company operated the Kelly Rand property in the Randsburg district during January and February, and . was succeeded by the Red Mountain Mines Syndicate. The flotation plant now treats about 75 tons of ore per day, including company ore, purchased ore and tailings from the King Solomon property. formerly known es the Elkhorn Mining Company, located near Randsburg have been successful in completing their reorganization and will henceforth be known as the Randsburg Gold Company. The new officers and directors are as follows: C. A. Barker, president; J. W. Ern\hardt, vice-president; Albin E. Johngon, treasurer; R. M. Reobertiello, secretary; Mre SBarora Barrick, at. rector; br THE NEVADA CIT AO me Be = _ Grass Valley Business Survey # A reyiew of this kind would not be: ‘complete without mention of this well prominent known establishment in Grass Valley, Calif.> In the Garage and Parts department, under the direction‘ of Mr. Ernest George, they evidence’ their wisdom by representing the famous Dodge Brothers and Plymouth cars, and if you are contemplating purchasing a new car, we would advise that you drop in and let them explain the new feautres of the above cars. : ; They specialize in getting all repair work for car owners in this section done in the shortest possible time, at prices that are within reach of every one. You need not fear that inexperienced mechanics wili be broken in on the car;~-as Mr. George values the Garage too highly to employ anyone but. tested men who know their work thoroughly. They also carry a full line of parts for all George Brothers GARAGE, FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS. makes of cars, together with tires, tubes and accessories. Gcorge Brothers Foundry and Machine Works another department in this progressive company operates a ‘eel, iron and brass foundry, mi chine shop and blacksmith shop. In keeping up with the times, severa! years ago George Brothers installed an.all electric furnace for making steel, the electricity being furnisued by the P. G. & B. Co.; it being the only commercial electric furnace in Northern . California. This. stee: furnace has been successfully operated since being installed, making al} Kinds of — steel eastings. for the mines in Nevada and Sierra Counties, as well as stitable trade. They also make all. kinds of iron, brass, bronze and aluminum castings, connection with In this foundry is a perienced pattern maker is iit charge at_all times. This machine shop and .tion.in-the business Ady. blackemith shap is well equipped tetake care of any class of machine or blacksmithing work. They also @e clettric are welding and have the — only are welding ‘machine in this distriet. yeorge Brothers are alse ithe manufacturers of the Paynter Rock Drill Tester and Pneumatie Tool Tester, which hag been shipped to a number of foreign countries. Messts. Frank and Harry George are in charge of this. department giving their personal attention te same, and are prepared te render service in these. lines equal that offered in the larger cities. pens Brothers have been doing a su ful business in this district for over thirty years, and need no introdueworld, and we unhesitatingly recommend _ their service to all our readers. This is a local concern employing local help and they, undoubtedly deserve the patronage of the entire district.— COMMITTEES NAMED FOR OROVILLE MAY DAY FETE George E. Brown, chairman of the general celebration committee haying in charge the May gathering in Oroville, has appointed Pat Lyons, J. A. Whan and ~Roy Nelson as finance committee. S. L. Ledford has been named tg manage a state-wide popularity contest to select a queen to reign over the second annual State Mining Celebration, which will be held in Oroville May 12th, 13th and 14th. The contest will end in April, two weeks before the three-day event. Any girl residing in a county where a minfer the contest, provided she sponsored by a mining chapter. CANADIAN SILVER WILL BE SHIPPED INTO STATE Ten tons of silver from western Canadian mines, destined for China, is to be shipped to California for trans-‘shipment to a steamer not . touching at a Japanese port, says a report from Spokane, Washington. This metal was originally destined to be carried to China on R. M. S. Empress of Japan, from Vanvouver, but at the last moment it was decided not to take risk of sending it on a vessel that would pass thru Japanese ports. It was consequently sh{pped across to. Victoria to be there picked up for shipment to San Francisco, from where it will go forward to China:—-The Mining Review 0. Four men in the Nevada City lunch room Thursday morning were telling of their gravel property in the Emigrant Gap district. They had a nice vial of gold to exhibit, but said the snow was too deep at present to work. They stated the gold content run about five dollars to the yards = 0 v recovery at Jones Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley. PRI ing chapter exists is eligible to €N-. trips last week from Sacramento to . i i is . PLANE CARRIERS PROVE EFFECTIVE IN SIERRA SNOW Alaskan methods of/transportation of supplies, have been applied The Irrigation’ District/ is employing this to. our section recently. Nevada method with good results. It is not accomplished by the old time method, of a string of huskies, however, but by a slim and graceful cabin monoplane which made four} Camp No. 19 and Bowman Dam in the vicinity of Bowman Lake to carry food supplies and newspapers tu the dozen or so of irrigation employees, whose only method of getting out was ‘by snow shoes or skits. The idea of using the airplane is eredited to William Durbrow, manager of the district, who found that the cost of pack train and snowshoe transportation was higher than the of air transportation, a great deal slower and less satisfac, tory. The trip cost involved some rather had to approach the: dam at the lower end of Bowman Lake at an altitude lower than the cap of the dam,. drop supplies, climb sharply to hurdle through an eighty-five foot gap at the top of the dam, spiral turn over the lake, pass through a 125-foot gap at the other end of the dam, glide down over the camp, drop more supplies, then repeat the maneuver, Leo Moore of Sacramento made the trips in the plane. Camp Superintendent J. A. Kelleher said all supplies dropped by Moore in the four trips were recoyered .in .good. order: a v Mrs. Samuel Lear is spending a EASTERNERS BUY ,and lead with the gold content avticklish maneuvering, since the ship! make aj. ADIRONDAC MINE San Francisco —Eastern capital-ists, headed by L. H La Chance ef terest in the Ophir Canyon Mines cago, have obtained a controlling. imtereht. in the Ophir. Canyon Mines Company which recently acquired the famous Adirondac Mine, located in the Ophir Canyon region om the slopes of Toiyabe Range, Nevada, according to announcement made at the local headquarters of the company, La Chance is also heavily interested in the Alladin Gold Mining Company which has taken control of the Toiyabe claim, adjoining the Adirondac property. A contract has been let for construction of a road to connect the mine workings with the main highway at the mouth of the canyon. Engineers report that $180,00@ worth of ore has been developed im the Adirondac at a depth of 185 feet ‘where the five foot vein shows values of $30 a ton in gold, silver eraging around $20. Representatives of the Ophir Canyon and Aladdin Companies, as welt as other mining men here, are awaiting favorable weather condftions to enter the newly promineat. district. 0 A prospector exhibited a beautifurb round stone about . the size of his fist that was freely aprinkled with gold. He was exhibiting it aroumé Nevada City a few days ago. 0. Miss Ruth Riley and Donald Delwig of San Jose were spent last week end here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hieronimous. 0. Vv ‘Howdrd Wasley of Gold Flat whe was recently operated ‘upon for apfew days in San Francisco. Nugget Job Department Is Well Equipped to Handle Your NTI pendicitis, is making a satisfactory-