Show A comparison of mining methods of the present with those of the past cannot but prove a va very vary ry interesting study twe twenty i nty or thirty years ago mining operations were largely conducted on a haphazard hap hazard scale now they are reduced to a science and instead of going it blindly the mining operator of the present day knows exactly what he is doing when he starts the development of a prospect or the operation of a mine years ago many valuable propositions were ignored merely because the old time honored and beaten rut had to be followed now however the study of geology of formations formation s and of physical conditions has opened the way for mining operations on a much largo larger scale the gratifying results of which can be seen on every hand then too the wonderful advance of late in mechanical devices and mining machinery the many discoveries in reduction cl processes the introduction of machine drills drills of giant powder and other high explosives plo of electricity for light and motive power t has cheapened every branch of mining and milling to such an extent that mines which could could not be worked in the past at a profit can now be operated to excellent advantage while the network of railroads so rapidly stretching over the country is mini mizing 11 transportation charges to such in an extent that former isolated mines can now be worked to much greater advantage another pleasing feature of the mining industry is the fact that mining is being more and more regarded by investors and capitalists capitalist sas as a safe and legitimate business and as a consequence consequent e it is not at all difficult 1 to 0 obtain financial assist assistance arice in the furtherance of any mining enterprise of merit and aad a ad promise |