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Show FIVE LEASES ARE NOW IN OPERATION Tho lalpst report from the properties of tho Contlncntal-Alta mines Indicate that five lens-39 havo boon awarded in territory on the north, with employment provided for twenty more men, at least, Tho policy, wild Manager Crowthcr, la work not lean than four miners on each lease, the number ln excess of this to he determined by the magnitude of the ore bodies. In his Judgment there are enough exposures of oro In the north workings to justify him In the operation of nt least a dozen leases, and them Teiultlng ns he expects, at least fifty more men should llnd employment thero during the season. The leases will be operated under the supervision of a foreman, who shall bo agreeable alike to the lessees and company, the campaign in lened territory to be distinct dis-tinct from thnt prosecuted by the company. com-pany. The system undoubtedly openn up many poiwibllltlos, and to company nnd lessees holds out much promise. |