Show mines close down on account of ma ch n ats strike butte the big gagnon never sweat and west stewart mines and the daly davis crosscut have been forced to close down by the machin ests strike business men are be coming alarmed at the possibilities ot of the strike on the part of the ma ts it is feared that other mines may follow the example of the properties mentioned and shut down as fast as the machinery becomes unfit ted tor for use both the unions and the mining companies show no sign of weakening |