Foote v. Hecla Mining Co.

E. B. Foote, miner, was employed as such in the Hercules Mine in Shoshone County from about 1923 to 1925 and in the Hecla Mine from then to April 30, 1937, when because of advanced silicosis from which he was then suffering he was unable to continue work as a miner, he ceased such employment and until October, 1939, swamped and cut logs. From the latter date, when he was unable to perform such arduous labor, he went on W. P. A. until November, 1939, when he was completely disabled by silicosis 'and confined thereby to his bed until his death therefrom January 12, 1940.

The -'evidence clearly…