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Show MAKVSVALK POTASH DEPOSITS EXTENDING "It is learned that another fine potash ore deposit on the Utah Potash Pot-ash company's holdings has been opened on and near the south base of the great spur which reaches out from Marysvale peak to the southwest," south-west," says the Piute Chieftain. "It lies within a thousand feet or so of the bottom of Smith canyon, in which a road can be built at no great cost, and will simplify the problem of haulage. The bed is so large that quarrying will be the method of extraction, ex-traction, and by means of a short tram can be dumped into an ore bin at the bottom of the gulch. The deposit de-posit is being opened under the direction di-rection of Supt.. Don A. Workman. It is also learned that the potash mill down in Pennsylvania is about completed, com-pleted, and to which the crude ore will be shipped, and in which every commercial content of the ore will be extracted. The company has a mountain of potash ore, and nearly wherever digging has been done the dimensions of the body has been extended. ex-tended. William Hooper, general manager, Is expected to arrive from New York about April 25. "The Deer Trail company had a pleasant surprise in store for its employees em-ployees last pay day when each and every one was given a 25 cent raise. The big company is setting a good example and it is possible that some of the others may follow suit.". Exchange. |