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The Harrison times., 1900-07-07

1t is shown, at all events, in nine
cases out of ten, that it is impossible
for outside authorities to compre-
hend correctly the ore formation of
the countrr in the time allowed for
expert examination; and the zinc
geology of the region, at the same
time, one with which they are, with
out question, unfamiliar. And hence,
on the part of inside authorities as
sociated in the examination, it
would be possible to supply missing
links in the chain of evidence, that
would add to or take from business
deductions expert reports are intend
ed to supply, when investors buy
valuable mineral properties.
This much is, at least, true: 1t is
as repugnant to local miners and
mine owners, for outside authorities
not to know what they are talking
about, when praising the country,
as it is for charlat tans to take con-
trary stand, when it is a fact, that
they know no more of the subject
upon which they pose as authority,
than is supplied to everyday people
IN the mere appearances of mines
and mineral properties
The contradiction in both case, is
mainly responsible for the difference
OF opinion current among people not
familiar with the Arkansas field, or
" rTSs-ariricl-,r r+'7i ITrs1rf0ns-- general.
And since it is, as an alternative,
a fact, that owners Of our Arkansas
mines court careful examination,
calculated m-all fairness, and Justice
to satisfy outsiders of the character
OF local mining properties, a joint
examination should be agreed upon,
as follows: fhe investor to paw all
cost IN the eTent he does not buy,
and the seller to pay half thec cost if
deal is made. That is, provided the
amount invosedjustifies heexpense.
For it wouldbe certainly worth the
experiment, to the apparent value
OF properties certain assurances or |
appearances fell off or were added to |
before a dea lFs made
The experiment would be @as fair
for the oneas for the other; and it |
is called fo, if for no other reason
than that. IF justice to both mine
owners and Investors, who have no
common gpund left, on which to /
stand, oncethe outside authority is I
admitted Il the control of the deal. |
The mfnera authority of the TIMES
has in mind everal cases, in which
there woult thave been no cloud over
certain capitalized interests of the
Arkansas fld, f1oated last year
-, r f1z. <.e~~t - j L.
The Harrison times., 1900-07-07

Of the related subject to the theme
of this article, that of authorities
who, Intentionally or otherwise new
er go far enough with their investi-
cations to reach correct views of the
Arkansas field, there is but one COM
ment, which is to this effect, viz:
With nothing g to fear from careful
examinations of the country moth
ing is farther from the truth than to
charge unreservedly, that ''local au-
thorities of the Arkansas mineral
belt, upon any provocation, assail
the opinions of competent observers
who do not agree with them"
If the imputation applies at all, it
is in the case OF otauthorities, for whose
deliverances against the Arkansas
country, there is more of pity than
contempt; though in fact it does fire
ones indigna ton to learn how much
credence is given to them at home,
when under other circumstances
they are not believed, under oath
l. is class of authorities which
--~e~Hcra1, IS made PUP jackanapes
and liars, who couldn't tell a thing
straight, if they would, and would n t
if they could. They come into the
country looking for sofe snaps, only
to discover that its development is in
the hands of men, from all states and
countries, who, unceremoniously,
elbow out of their way drones,
buncO-steerers and himble-riggers.
And, in consequence, due to their
resentment of such treatment, they
return to the highways and by-ways
OF their own country, and lol they
are prophets and sons of prophets
because they dream dreams: and the
result is, that, together with their
friends and neighbors, they hang
their harps upon a willow tree and
sing no more the praises of the far
away mineral country of Arkansas.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24

too little. Sow the seeds in straight
rows, each variety to itself, and
pull out all young weeds or shoots
of grass that may appear. As the
weather becomes warmer the ma
nure will be nearly exhausted and
will give off less heat. Take adj
vantage of every warm day, if
only at noon, to expose the plants
so as to harden" them as much as
possible. Do not cover the seed
more than half an inch, and if the
young plants are too thick remove
the surplus. Early cabbage and
lettuce are hardy, and can stand
more exposure than tomatoes or
egg plants, but the hotbed must be
50 managed as to protect the ten
der kinds. Transplant the hardy
kinds as soon as it can be done.
Tomatoes will be stockier if trans
planted to cold frames after the
cold days have passed. Much will
depend upon the close observation
of the hotbed, but the labor re-
quired will be but a few moments
daily.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
Late Frosts and PLANTING.

The warm days of March and
April may start the leaves and
buds, which are liable to injury
later, as it is the late frosts, which
sometimes come unexpectedly,
that does damage, not only to fruit
trees, but to vegetables. Even in
May, when the conditions are APP
parently favorable, a late frost
may destroy the whole seasons
work. Do not be in too great a
hurry to put seeds in the ground.
Let the ground become well warm
ed. Onions and peas are hardy
and can stand certain amount of
cold, but it will not pay to plant
the bulk of garden crops as long
as there is liability of late frosts.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24

located Stony Brook of the maarious
districts this and bothered with malaria for years. times
could and always conSpated we'll For
years the spring when engaged plowing
that could do nothing but shake must have taken about barrel
qnne pills besides dozens of other remedies but obtained
benefit Last fall in peach time had most serious
attack chs and then commenced to take Rpans Tbues
box made all right and have
been without them since Tabue each morning and night
feel usually exhausted take three
day. They kept bowels regular and
have had the least touch of malaria splitting headache since
know also that sleep better and wake
refreshed than formerly. don't know how complaints
Rpans abues will help but do know they will any the
condition would be without them any price
honestly consider them the cheapestpced medicine in the world
they beneficial and take
years and have worked hard all life the
farmers both early and late and all kinds OF weather
enjoyed such good health have last fall
neghbo have all remarked improved condition and have
said "Sa, John what you doing look healthy2"
ofbadhea that
sss % ss9S
10 SpuceS
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
Gooseberries and Raspberries.

Gooseberries may be propagated
from cuttings, the same as currant
bushes. While other fruits are
nearly always plentiful in market
there is seldom a full supply OF
gooseberries and currants, and 1t
is possible that if they were made
specialties by some enterprlslng
and experienced growers the ven
ture would prove profitable.
Raspberries should be worked
early, and new plants should be
put out as soon as the ground will
permit, as they thrive best when
given a good start before the dry
season comes. Among the stand
ard varieties may be mentioned
the Cuthbert, Turner, Gregg and
Doolittle. The best fertilizer for
the young plants is potash, about
100 pounds per acre of the sui
phate being excellent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
HEDGE Planting.

In planting a hedge it is neces-
sary for best results to pillow strip
several feet wide, with dead fur
row, or planting furrow in center.
In preparation of boundary line
for hedge row the dead furrow
must, of course, be exactly on the
line Just where the hedge should
grow. This is sometimes quite
difficult to do; my method is very
simple. First stake through exact
" on the line where the hedge is
to grow q use common lath fer
this purpose, setting stakes a
short distance apart. Line true;
now with heavy twO-horse
wagon drive through, keeping
wagon tongue in line with stakes.
Next follow track of wagon wheel
with pillow, throwing furrow out
ward, finishing dead furrow exact
" where stakes had been, leaving
your planting rows exact and
straight.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
FOR THE FARMER.
Preparing The hOtbed.

March is the month when the
hotbed should be made, and it is a
matter that deserves consideration
wherever early vegetables are de
sired. The hotbed shortens the
Winter season considerably, and
gives a longer growing period, 1t
protects the young plants from the
frosts and supplies warmth neces-
sary to their we'll being before the
Summer puts in an appearance.
The hotbed may be of any size de-
sired, but usually it is 3 by 6 feet,
as a sash that size can easily be
procured. 1t should face the south,
the north side being about IA inch
es high and the front about 10
inches above the level of the
ground, and the sash should fit
closely. An excellent plan is to
make pit feet deep and set the
frame in, though the pit need not
be so deep if not preferred, the
upper portion of the frame extend
ing above ground to the height
mentioned above. Place the ma
nure in the pit, trample it firmly,
and then put about E inches of
rich dirt on the manure, so as to
have the earth come to about 6
inches of the top of the lower or
south side. Now bank up the
frame all around with earth to the
top of the boards, and press it
firmly, so as to shed water and
protect against cold. This bank
ing of the earth is important and
should not be overlooked. The
larger the quantity of manure used
the more heat will be secured, as
1t is the decomposition OF the ma
nure that creates warmth If some
very fine, thoroughly rotted ma
nure is mixed with the soil over
the manure it will be an advantage
in giving the young plants food
within easy reach until they can
extend their roots down to the
main supply underneath. If the
top soil is sifted, so as to remove
any pebbles or small stones, so
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
Bean Culture.

In many sections of the United
States, especially in Western New
York, the raising of beans forms a
profitable industry, and there are
millions of acres of similar soil and
climate which could be devoted to
this crop, with equal success. But
in order to raise beans prohtably
the old notion that they will thrive
anywhere and in the poorest of
soils, has to be discarded. AL
though too much hoeing and cult
waiting does not agree with them,
it is absolutely necessary that they
be kept clean, and the best way to
accomplish this is to plant them on
clean land. With the introduction
of the modern bean planters cult
vators and harvesters, the cost of
producing crop of beans has
been considerably reduced
A kernel of corn planted in a
hill of lima beans would not make
a desirable pole for the support of
the vines, as it would surely break
down under the weight and would
be worse than a weed in absorb
ing the fertility that ought to &c
to the beans. When poles are not
obtainable, the dwarf varieties
have much in their favor. The
principal cause of failure with
dwarf limas is too close planting
To obtain best results they should
not be planted much closer than
the climbing sort.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
D. c. FOX, PROPRIETOR,
MAIN STREET, DAYTON.

Clean, comfortable rooms,
regular and transient GUS
tom solicited, meals the
finest the market affords.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
Coal Ashes.

Coal ashes possess but little
value as a fertilizer, but they are
excellent if broad casted on very
light, sandy soil, their effect being
mechanical. They can also be
utilized on roads and walkways,
and serve admirably for filling up
holes in the roads leading to the
barn yard or to the main road.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
Board by the Day, Week or
Month at Regular Rates.

The Occidental is a strictly
first-elass, home-lilte hotel,
and the Proprietor respect
fully solicits share OF the
public patronage.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24
for Sale.

House and lot on Pike street; dwell
ling, barn and out-houses; about
four acres of land with water right
and bearing orchard, all improved.
Place has ample accommodation Tor
four or FIVE hundred chickens, and
would be a model place to conduct "a
chicken ranch. For further particu-
lars call on or address a. &. Berry,
Dayton, Nevada.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24

The German and American Spec
ialists from San Francisco are COM
ing to Dayton. They are Specialists
in Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat troub-
les, also Catarrh and Chronic Dis
eases. We will visit Dayton once a
month. Watch for our further an
nouncement.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1900-03-24

much the better as the top SOIL
must be fine.
PREPARATION OF THE MANURE.
The manure must be prepared
now. Use only fresh horse ma
nure; that is, have no litter in it.
Place it in a heap in dry place
and in the sun, so as to have 1t
ferment. and it should ferment
evenly all through Turn it over
frequently and note its condition.
If it heats too rapidly tread it
down. 1t should not be allowed
to continue heating until it ex-
hausts itself Put the manure in
the hotbed, place the sash on and
the heat will rise Let it remain
two or three days until the heat
begins to subside, and when at
about 90 degrees the seed may be
sown. There is not near the diff
ficulty in making the bed as may
appear. The object in heating
the manure before it is put in the
hotbed is to reduce the Jumps and
permit of better packing i'll the
hotbed. If the heat does not rise
in the hotbed it may be due to the
manure being trampled too much.
When air gets into the manure
more heat will be generated, but
the manure will not give off heat
so long as when the air is exclud-
ed Another plan to create more
heat should it be lacking is to
slake a lump of stone lime, mix it
with warm water and give the
hotbed a good soaking, but this
must be done before the seeds are
planted. On warm days it may
be necessary to raise the sash to
cool the hotbed, but cold water
will also accomplish the same re-
suit. The main point is to use
plenty of manure, and allow it to
get rid of some of its heat before
using it, but it must not ferment
too much, as it is the material from
which the heat is to be derived in
the hotbed.
MANAGEMENT.
All plants must have air, hence
the sash must be raised little
every day, but only for a short
while if the weather is very cold.
On nice, warm days the sash may
be lifted off or raised to its full
height, but not until the sun is
well up, and it must be closed be-
fore shutdown. An old carpet or
other covering should be placed
over the sash at night. If water
begins to collect on the under side
of the glass it indicates that the
temperature is too high, when
fresh air should be admitted.
When watering the plants it is not
necessary to saturate the hotbed.
Too much water is as injurious as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-07
STOCKHOLDERS ARE KISSED
English Stockholders Of STATIONS Independence
Vote No Confidence"
John Hays Hammond Condemned as
Manager OF the iIlne-The Meeting
Broke Up in a Biot

London. Dec THE STATIONS indie
pendence mine shareholders today
passed vote of no confidence In the
board Of directors. after one Of the
stormlest city meetings on reyord.
The directors were Kissed and hooted
and the words "scandalous' and dis
graceful and accusations OF fraud,
were hurled broadcast
The earl OF Chesterfield. who pre-
sided. read cablegam from John
Hays Hammond, the American engin-
eer. asking him TO announce TO the
meeting that Mr. Hammond's cOnnec-
tion with the mine dated from after the
shortage of ore reserves was discOv-
cred His l0idship proceeded TO say
that q cable message received from
State Geologist Richard OF Colorado,
dated October Goth. conveyed the first
intlmation of serious Misrepresentation
on the part OF the old management
I'm regard TO the value of the ores. This
was not published because II was vague
and incomplete. but had the directors
had any conception OF the fOreshad-
owed discrepancy OF Si200000o as
shown In the subsequent report OF Mr..
Hammond dated November oath, they
would certainly have made Mr. Rick
ards statement public
Mr. Richards made a personal eXpla-
nation at the meeting and long and
animated discussion, marked by wild
disorder and much eXaggeratlon. fol-
lowed. Chaos reigned. amidst which
the great mass OF shareholders left.
Lord Chesterfield then declared the re-
port carried though the meeting had
previously voted 20 postpone it's con-
sideratlon for two months
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-07

The Boston News Bureau is speaking
OF the Highland Boy says: II Is ex-
pected by the best informed copper
people connected with the Utah Com
solidated company that the ores IN this
mine. besides their previous metal val
ues, will ultimately go about AZ per
cent In copper.
IL Is expected also that dividends can
be- begun next year al the rate OF 81
per share per annum upon the COM
panys stock The company should en-
ter the new year not only free Of debt,
but with a handsome balance TO the
credit of income. and quartely divi-
dends can be begun early in the year,
The net earnings are expected 10 be
at least 100000 per month, beginning
Jan. l. This Is figured from a produc-
ton Of 100000 pounds per month, and
10 cents per pound profit is justified
considering the precious metal values
I'm the ores.
1t Is believed that the Utah Consoli-
dated win be- the largest source of new
copper supply in the United States
next year-next TO the increased out
put Of the Montana ore Producing COM
pany.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-07
ACTIVE AND IRREGULAR.
Gains and Losses Were About Evenly Dis.
tbutsJ Among Many Stocks
Heavy selling in SpecIalties- Offerings
Were Numerous but All Were
Not Absorbed.

New York, Dec. The market
opened active and very irregular
Changes were quite evenly distributed
between gains and losses and in some
cases were wide, In the railroad list
the gains were among the lower priced
stocks Northern Pacific fell z ANAL
gamated Copper rose =, while Tonnes
see Coal fell with some violence 2la
points A number OF other specialties
showed large fractional losses. A
heavy selling movement IN the special
ties followed a point break In Anal
gamated Copper. steel aud Wire RUB
Der. Consolidated Gas and Tobacco
yielded ! TO l% points. Scarcely any
effect was produced on the railway
list outside Of New York Central and
New Jersey Central, which fell ! 20
2is points respectively Railroads then
became dull but there was a good
demand for special stocks. rahy OF
1 tol ~ I'm Tennessee Coal. Amalgamat-
ed Copper Steel and Wire and Con-
solidated Gas strengthened the gene
eral market temporarily. At ii o'clock
weakness was quite general In the ac-
tive railroads and new weak spots de-
veloped In specialtles.
I
sorb the free offerings OF all classes OF
stocks and extreme losses ran 60 2b
points In some OF the specialties and
point IN Northern Pacific Sugar was
dealt In ex-dividend and the rally in
Il from 1894 10 l24H and OF two points
IA Tennessee Coal was unavailins 70
check the decline Amalgamated Cop
per was forced down 3H from the top.
Sd Louis and San Francisco second
Ireferred advanced an extreme ~ TO
70
LARGE purchases OF Erie generals was
the feature OF the bond market The
price touched s0k but the entire gain
was lost IN sympathy with the re-ac-
tion ~ the company's stock.
The Erie securities recovered 20 about
the nigh level. New York. Chicago a
81 Louis second preferred rose S1.
Rlihber rallied pa, and the preferred 2.
INIT ana not hold. Outside Of these
stocks the upward movement was mod
cratic. The closing was moderately ac-
dive and heavy. with renewed Weakness
In the specialties.
MONEY.
Money on call. firm at 4ha5 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4gtk PET
cent
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bllls az 1900
for demand and tSlhuA LOT sixty
days, posted rates, Aszi94Aso'l com
silver Certificates. 6ih.
Mexican dollars, sos.
Govcrnnent bonds weak; retundlng
2s registered, lQii4; do coupon leSss;
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-07
MINING NOTES.

Fred f. Dern has gone out to Tintlc.
]. A. Jacobson Of the Ben Butler is in
Bingham today.
Six carloads Of Swansea ore was re-
ported this morning.
one carload Of Montezuma was on the
market this morning.
Secretary Hancock Of the Centennial
Eureka is at the property today
Mr.. Thos. Weir, who has been In st.
Louis, will be back again tomorrow.
The silver Shield came forward to-
dag with a three-car shipment OF ore.
Manager Bamberger OF the DAILY West
VIII return from Park City this evening
Harry Spence Is making arrangements
10 spend the winter on the Homestake
az Alta.
W. F. Snyder has gone 70 stateline
10 look after some Of his interests at
that camp.
The Highland Boy smelter has just
turned out a carload OF copper buIllon'
The car lot weighed COLO pounds.
Messrs. Busbeck and Pearson Of the
Silver Bow mine have gone to Tlnuc
today to inspect the property.
Frank V. Lamb OF Blackfoot Idaho
who lately has struck II rich on the
beach near Nome. Is in the city.
Five Utah mines during the present
month will hand out TO their stock
holders S22S, 800 I'm dividends
Mr.. Samuel Newhouse's stay in the
east will be Of short duration He viii
return from New York In a few days
and make his headquarters IN SAT-
Lake for some time to come.
Boise Statesman: The Pittsburg Mi
ming company is the name OF Utah
corporation that has just filed It's artl-
cles with the Secretary OF state. lts
capital stock Is 100000 and its princl-
nal place OF business Is SAT- Lake
| Henry +. Heath OF Gray Bingham
county. is designated as the agent IN
this State.
Bolse Statesman: Work has begun
on the Confederate mine at Quartzburg
This is an adjoining property 40 the
Gold Hill owned by Robert Grayson OF
san Francisco. IL was worked 10 the
250-foot level some yeofs ago, buI
operations now are not so deep. owing
10 water. They are drifting on the
ledge and getting elegant ore and in
deed from this mine there has come
much OF the richest rock ever found IN
the Basin country It's resumption
means considerable to QuartZDurs. IL
is understood from good authority that
Henry l.. Woodburn, assistant man
aver for the War Eagle company mas
secured a bond on the Confederate.