Show ww A the be improved witte gasoline no zt 1 lo 10 V 40 IV A 1 W V 1 0 0 1 ako z v z zv v TT RECENT innovation in mining cir cles in certain portions of this inter R mountain region realon has been witnessed JL JL of late years in the introduction and utilization of the gasoline hoist for mine and mill operation this new power has been especially welcomed in isolated mining camps or in portions of the west practically devoid of timber or other fuel or where scarcity of water prevails in such much localities it has long lon since proven its adaptability and efficiency both as a convenience and a money saver A number of mining machinery houses are now manufacturing and selling gasoline hoists all of which are meritorious and possessed of c excellent x c e I 1 e n t qualifications but the mining Ali nino review in this issue desires to call the attention of its readers to the improved gasoline hoist manufactured by the witte iron works company of kansas city mci and which is handled by the trent engineering machinery company of this city the hoist is described in an article in a recent issue of th the e engineering gi mining journal as follows grease cups to properly lubricate them the gears being on the outside of the bed can therefore be changed to any ratio of speed required for different classes of work the hoist is so constructed that different sized drums may be furnished for di different derent classes of work the hand band levers are so arranged that the tripping device will operate with the palm of the hand or fingers by simply chan changing a pin there are six key sets seta for the adjustment of the power thrust screw the speeder attachment tach ment being on the inner side of the flywheel permitting easy starting the engine chine without assist assistance adnee from the factory the hoist is furnished complete with necessary tanks pipe etc everything ready to be setup set up and run they are sold under a guarantee for five years against all defective workmanship and material this also is intended to cover proper design of the machine which has been thoroughly tested by hard usage lasage in hundreds of plants and at all altitudes up to feet above ea sea level engines are also built in sections for burro transportation at a very small extra expense time and time again the necessity for the e 61 1 t 41 41 J THE IMPROVED WITTE GASOLINE HOIST witte gas and gasoline hoist will use any grade of gas or liquid fuel capable of generating heat it is shown in the cut herewith this machine is a compact and well proportioned hoist and so designed that it is easy to make adjustments or repairs it is ia self contained the bed having bolted to it the engine and all the working parts levers included thus only one foundation is necessary six foundation bolts fasten down the machine the crank shafts are very heavy but are reduced where drive pulleys are attached so that the key way does not interfere A loose drum is brushed with phosphor bronze bearings have large spring is dowel pinned on the hoist bed to prevents prevent tl any movement whatever A variation of per cent can easily be obtained by the use of the speeder tile the two flywheels fly wheels of the engine are close up to their m main ain bearin bearings s preventing smi springing nging of the crank shaft the hoister bolster bed being rr of the box frame ta t pe does not admit of any springing the engine and hoist are both constructed in parts as a high grade machine permitting economical repairs in distant and inaccessible parts of the country this is a valuable consider consideration littion full instructions and drawings accompany each machine so that an inexperienced person rn may ay bo be able to properly installs install the ma ina 5 establishment of a U S assay office and branch mint in salt lake city has been urged the matter has been beed canvassed by b v our bu business ainess men and futile attempts have been made to secure the co opera tion olour of our le legislators isla tors in the attempt to locate such au an establishment lish ment in zion bul bui apparently without with out result the extensive an and d successful search for gold producers during the past few years yea rs has resulted in the marketing ino e of a large amount of gold bullion in this city ty and there is no doubt but bu that mine owners and producers would be greatly bene fitted could they but take their product to the mint and receive gold coin in exchange the for the mining industry for foi this intermountain coun country try is such that th the government I 1 overn would undoubtedly be ju justified stifled in establishing an assay office and branch mint in this city f |