Show Buckeye Option Abandoned While the 575000 option on lie properties prop-erties of the Buckeye at Diamond does not formally expire until May 21 1001 Jt waa learned yesterday that Mr 11 T Saplngton In whose favor It was executed had practically notified tho company of his Intention of abandonIng abandon-Ing It The undertaking has been a disappointment the ground on the S contrary the disclosures of the past few months have been such as to demonstrate dem-onstrate the presence of copper ore of sensational value and Mr sapplnglon has no doubt of the ultimate productiveness produc-tiveness of tho ground But tIme flow of water has Increased HO rapidly that a powerful pumping plant Is required lo control it and unwilling to go lo that expense It is said thai the gentleman has decided to surrender the option |