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"A man of Ephalerite 2790 pounds, fine polish, Fine.
A large and fine mass of galena in funnel shape about two feet square. Framed by Fisher Bros Outlivan.
J.P. Graves, Capt., Doe Run Lead Co., San Francisco
Co. has a fine collection, crystals and etc. One crystal pointed at bit
into the foot plagi.
South Dakota
A regular ore exhibit. Nothing striking from museum standpoint. A fine model of the Black Hills by Shively, Exhibited by Association of Mining Men of the Black Hills. Com. Mr. Paddock.
California
Comission print to get a few or no of this material. See my can. In day and board and learn the 10.
A large pyramid is built of Lepidolite a lithia ore. Many fine crystals.
A nice lot of gold nuggets. One a shot about 6 inches in diameter.
A very large chunk of gold quartz about 5 x 5 x 2 feet from Empire Mine, Grass Valley Nevada County at a depth of 2400 feet. Could use this. A fine large mass of orthoclastic diorite (Cornyte) from Dan Oligo.
Louisiana
Mainly Sulfur and Rock Salt in just quantity. Some Petroleum and Building stones.
A fine relief geologic model of the state by Edwin F. Linnis 10x16ft.
Com. Dr. W.G. Stubbs.