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Show ' TBYHra EUCTB2C DEILL. Operators at Alta are now making an investigation of the operation of the Box electric 4rilL It is claimed that this drill can be operated on less than two-horse-power, an with, the power supplied) sup-plied) by the Columbus Consolidated power plant the' drilling operations could be conducted very cheaply in a number of the mines) of Alta. Not only would the coal bills be cut down, but the wiring of the mine would be much lea expensive than putting in pipes for compressed com-pressed air. The operator seem to think that the drill will work well, but fear that it la so complicated that " It would easily get out of repair and cause large bilsl for extra parts. The drill Is being extensively used In Colorado, and mining men who have used It speak highly of its efficiency. j |