THE FIGHT FOR THE MINE The early approach of winter checked the railroad construction proper, but with the snow came good roads, and contractors were quick to take advantage of the easier methods of transportation furnished by winter roads to establish supply depots along the line, and to open tie camps up in the hills.

And so the old Edmonton Trail was once more humming with life and activity far exceeding that of its palmiest days.
As for Kalman, however, it was the mine that absorbed his attention and his energies.

By day and by night he planned and dreamed and toiled for the development of his mine.

With equal enthusiasm Brown and French joined in this enterprise.

It was French that undertook to deal with all matters pertaining to the organization of a company by which the mine should be operated.