Show lead silver furnaces Fur will not be closed 0 feeling of optimism exists among the owners of lead silver mines in utah any change will be for the better while no information has been given out there seems to be an understanding that the smelters now in operation in this state are not only anxious to continue working but willing to operate at greater if it the variety of ore Is available with silver selling for or one dollar an ounce and lead slightly on tho the upgrade the outlook Is not as discouraging as it might be tor for the tintic gintic district it is true that some ot of the mines have been forced to close but the shut down ought not to last for many months other mines have been forced to re duce shipments but those who are in close touch with the situation say that there should be increased aati vity at the lead silver smelters and naturally this would mean a b better e ater market tor for tintic gintic ores the three largest mines of the district which are now in operation are able to make some money notwithstanding the very un satisfactory condition ot of the minin mining industry in general in order to insure profits however these mines have found it necessary to cut es ex benses to the lowest possible point and at the same time their shipments have been limited to high grade orp or the shipment of only high grade ore is a rather dangerous proceed ure because sooner or later it means that only the lower grade ores remain but the local mines are willing t to make almost any kind of a sacrifice it if they can keep things moving and lold hold their working organizations to gether |