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Montana (Tomboy) -- ~ <br />G E E E R A L R F. M A R A S <br />No person-under the age of twelve gears is employed in <br />the mine. Strangers or visitors'are not allowed underground <br />'unless accompanied by someone familiar with the mine. All <br />accidents have been reported to the Bureau of 2/.inee. The <br />LSontana vein is tapped bq a crosscut 1650 feet long, which <br />is known as the O~hir Tunnel No, 1. 'This ie where moat of <br />work is carried on at present. The wain tunnel ie equipped <br />',with a set of doors, and can be opened from without or <br />',within. Hoisting plant has four electric hoists, all hoisting <br />'.engines are equipped with indicators in plain view of engineers. <br />!Engines are equipped vrith indicators in plain view of engineers. <br />>s~gineers are all experienced men. Jden are raised and lower- <br />ed with hoisting machinery. Cables are in good shape. <br />A humble hook le used on cage. Cages aze equipped with <br />bonnets an8 safety clutches. There is a cage tende¢~~on each <br />shift. There is a code of signals posted in engine room and <br />at collar of shaft r-nd at each level station. All persona <br />.are prohibited from riding on loaded cage. All stations <br />are provided with guard rails. The reduction works ie a 60 <br />stamp mill 1050 lbs. Stamps with 12-6 foot fue vanners, <br />15 wilfley tables, Process amalgamation and concentration. <br />>3oilere are only used for heating pmrpoeee. water is pumped <br />Yrom Lake Pharmigan over the hill from Red Mountain aide. <br />Electricity is used for running all machinery. Electric <br />power is furnished. by the San Juan Tatar and Power Cp., an8 the <br />!telluride Power Co. The Company thin year has built an aerial <br />Tram 6£300 teat long that connects the Mine and Loll with the <br />railroad. <br /> <br />