Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Session Volume 6-7 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ...pleasure in having a committee meet them at the depot and show them about the city. Spokane is the headquarters for the greatest mining section of the Pacific Northwest; that tributary to Spokane are the greatest silver-lead mines of the world, the famous Coeur d'Alenes of Northern Idaho. With best wishes, we remain Very truly yours, L._ G. MONROE, Secretary. The Secretary reported the following resolution prepared by a special committee appointed for the purpose, and upon motion duly seconded, the resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote: To The American Mining Congress' Seventh Annual Session, Portland, Oregon. Whereas, By the death of the Honorable John T. Grayson, late Third Vice President of this Congress, and an honored citizen of the City of Portland, and State of Oregon, this Congress has been deprived of a capable and useful ofiicial and member; the mining industry of an efiicient and zealous worker, and the City and State of a loyal and honorable citizen; therefore, be it r Resolved, that this Congress hereby expresses its profound sorrow for the death of the Honorable John T. Grayson, and tenders to the wife and family of Colonel Grayson this expression of its sympathy in their bereavement, and directs that this resolution shall be spread upon the records of this Congress, and a copy thereof suitably engrossed forwarded to the widow and family of the deceased. R. C. PATTERSON, C. W. SCOTT, COLONEL DRAKE, Committee. Colonel Crawford of Oregon extended an invitation to the members of the Congress to visit Josephine County and Grant's Pass, promising to take care of them and show them many points of interest. SECRETARY'S REPORT. PRESIDENT RICHARDS: In order to make clear in your minds the...