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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
LOCAL LstoNItS.

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af.hh Walsh a. uid usn-lzeiof. i IA ,ug dan.
FtnuuslN ill Nlth apIssnaeelius
outside wudy tstnpsarily suspended on az.
c"aui 81 the snuw IA hciuR resumed.
A. q Cushmah LETT ga MondA, mornings stage
Cor hriwt visit 20 seattle Washington
Df. issiizHcg. 8; ;sc Tu-oesh Drug Co. has
bern busy this week unpacklng Ruods.
J Casey. Of Casey 4 Arden q the Palace res
tauraBt, j. AZ present Ia san Francisco.
The "Oberon" 81 Reno has an advert sement
under the head Of New 10 Day" Read IL.
:. A. Knapp has moved his ONCE into tue Of.
fees now occupied by the Montana -Toaopah Co
+. u Russell representing waterhouse &
Lester Of san Francisco, was In town Tuesday
J : Stotler after an absence for several
weeks In southern California, came In ON todays
stage
Il c. Cutting has purchased the interest of Il
Edwards In the firm OF Edwards a Cutting in
Tonopah.
Frank johnson, formerly of the Palace saloon,
who has for several weeks been on visit east,
has returned.
II. G. Phillips Of British Columbia arrived in
Tonopah Wednesday and will look the deld over
with view OF engaging in business.
T. X. Zimmerman, secretary and large owner
of abe Little Tonopah Development company.
returned from San Francisco to-day.
Gardeners and ranchers all over the county
are again reminded that supply Of seeds win
be sent them upon application to this office.
Superintendent H. NJ Yerington, OF the V, &
T. X X. received severe injury at Carson last
Saturday from a fall on an Recovered walk.
Kirk Watkins, ex-Deputy Sheriff. of Elko
ouuty, dropped in on US during the week. Kirk
is looking around with view of locating in To
nopah.
DIR. f. o. Chamberlain arrived from Bakers
field during the past week aid will de-
vote attention to affairs of the Butte-Tonopah
company Of which he is vce-president
Rev. W. l.. McGonigill oficiated at the mar.
riage of Miss Annie f. Logan and ThOs. H.
Warburton, Jr., a fact which was inadvertently
omitted from our account of that happy Occa-
sion.
meeting of the California and TOnopah
Mining company is called to take place in Los
Angeles next week w Is Sollender manager
for the company, will shortly leave to be in at
tendance.
Ella A. Bates, the only trained nurse at pres
ent in Tonopah, has moved into her new house
south west OF the Salt Lake company's shaft.
where she can be found in case anybody should
need her services.
The alleged mystery connected with the dis.
appearance Of County Treasurer Bunney OF
| lnyo, has been dispelled so far as his having
| been seen in Oregon more or less alive. An ex
pert accountant is trying to clear up the rest
OF IL.
| Phil Blume has returned after an extended
| trip to southern California, Old Mexico and FL
| erly owned by Mcmahon & Fallon, whhc he now
calls "Phil's Place. +" A grand opening was had
this evening and many old friends called 10 wisi
| him well in his new quarters,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
4 New Camp.

Another new camp very likely to
come to the fore as producer, un-
der the invariably successful manage
ment of the O Meara- Lynch combina-
tion, is situated fifteen miles south
east of Silver Peak The location is
in the Palmetto Mountains, near a
point known as the Indian garden.
The ledge. three feet wide and "a mile
in length, carries high grade argen-
tiferous galena. They have fifteen
claims, for which they paid $40, 900
Frank Galispy is in immediate charge
of the property, upon which force
of miners will shortly be employed
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
The POstnastership.

President Roosevelt has appointed
w. w. Booth, editor of the Tonopah
BONANZA, postmaster at Butler, the
nomination has been sent to the
United States senate for contirma-
ton. For the accommodation of the
Office and the public, Mr., Booth will
erect a new building on Brougher
avenue, between the Golden block
and the BONANZA office. The new
appointee dotfs his hat to brethren
of the Nevada press for many kind
notices in this connection.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that an
election will be held in Tonopah, on
SATURDAY, February l4th, 1903,
for the purpose of electing Mining
Recorder of Tonopah Mining District,
as owing to the absence of the Mining
Recorder, r. C. Gordon, from the
state for over six months, said office
is declared vacant. At this election
a new Secretary of said Mining Dis
trict will be elected, as the present
incumbent has resigned.
T. l.. ODDIE,
Secretary Tonopah Mining District,
Nye county, Nevada.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
WILL GO TO THE DEPTHS.
Tonopab-rraeti on BNtenslon Out
for Deep Work.

The Tonopah Fraction Extension
Mining Co j. pushing work rapidly
an It's double compartment shaft
ou the Outing claim on the south side
Of Brougher mountain aud about 1900
feet from the New York Tonopah Co.
hoist The shaft is at present down
eighty feet, good buildings have been
erected and "A within is in operation,
and will be used until the arrival of
the steam hosting plant that will be
installed. This plant is designed to
sink fifteen hundred feet, and the
ground will be thoroughly opened.
The formations which are being pen
etrated by this shaft are exceedingly
favorable, and the property of this
company, are on the direct strike Of
the lodges shown in Gold Hill, the
Wandering Boy and the south lodges
of the Fracti Co. The property
consists of the Outing, Fat Boy and
Triangle claims. The company is or
ganzed under the laws of Delaware
and the principal Office is in Philadel-
phia; A. W. Bacon, president Mr.
c. f. White and Geo. f. Hensel both
of whom have visited Tonopah, are
connected with the company. S. A.
Knapp is local director and superin-
tendent. The company has most
encouraging outlook for the future.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Advertised Letters.

Following letters remain uncalled
for at the Butler, Nevada, postoffice
for the week ending FEBRUARY I, 1903:
Bell, f. NJ; Baur, j, S.; Caselli,
Giapn; Clayton, John; Cole, d. w
Dickerson Il Co.; Krauth, j f. ;
Lamareaux, Mrs. Gussie Larsen,
John; Laparque, John; Morrow, r.
E.; Manning, p f.; Moorehouse,
Harry: Maxwell, Mrs. Clara; Pattin-
son, Jas Relga, Nick; Stauts, Will,
Williams, John A.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Died.

On the Bird instant at Silver Peak q,
Edward Dykes died while sitting in a
chair. The deceased was native of
Scotland, aged about 30 years. He
has been "a resident of this state
for nearly forty years, having lived
in Eureka during flush times there.
He was the fourth man to reach
Tonopah, and became a leaser in the
mines. He is spoken of as "a man of
principle and sterling honesty, whose
only enemy was bis own faults,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
In the Tolls of Law.

The White Pine county grand jury
exonerated J. A. Traylor and James
Gaskell of the charges of murder in
connection with the recent tragedy
at Keystone. Two indictments were
found against William Lloyd, presi-
dent of the Ely Miners Union. One
indictment charges attempted kid
naping of Traylor. The second in
dictment charges Lloyd with at
tempting to kill Traylor.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Isay Il O'BrieIi.

Drifting continues on the Ray OBrien mine
at Kay district, the course being southeast
along the ledge as ii extends into the noun
rains The grade allows the gain of u foot In
depth for each foot Of progress securing back
ing Of 100 feet Of ore ~ the present face. The
entire ledge carries slOU ore, thirty inches Of
which runs from 500 TO S60O per ton. The miners
prefer treasury stock rather than wage. paym
ia money. Notwithstanding untoward delays,
Ray district has verified the good judgment Of
its many supporters Ore shipments will be-
gin upon the opening OF the roads from Ray to
M rnllrOad.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
SURVEYS.

Messrs. Booker & Bradford, map
publishers and well known mining
and civil engineers, have within the
past year surveyed, monumented and
mapped for patenting purposes 1000
acres of mineral land within Tonopah
district, or 800 distinct claims.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Mining Revival.

1t is reported on good authority
that an English company, in which
Buffers, the noted cyanide expert, is
interested, has bought the old mills
at Bellevile and Candelaria While
the purpose thereof is unannounced,
there are reasons for believing that
the transfer means more stir in those
localities within a short time. -lnyo
Register.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
The BONANZA editor acknowledge

The BONANZA editor acknowledges
with thanks big eat of quail and
teal duck, from Messrs, Tamblyn,
Dutfied and Davis. The BONANZA
was misinformed about the alfalfa
dggers of Bishop relieving them Of
their surplus coin, they not only
bagged several sacks of game, but
captured the good will of Bishopites
and received royal entertainment by
the 'gOspel swampers. !"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Entertainments.

Miss jessie L Potter. of Chicago, humorist
and dialect artist OF exceptional merit gave an
entertainment tonight at the Miners Exchange
hall. Our best local talent assisted Miss Pot
ter with music and the entertainment followed
by social dance, the Butler orchestra furnish
ing the music. Miss Potter comes most highly
recommended by the press all over the coast. as
an entertainer who never fails to please. and
many places are asking for return engagements.
The pr, gram Sunday night will contain several
sacred and patriotic numbers and is sure to be
a treat for all present.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
RRIEF NEWS OF THE MINES
Work Progressing Regularly All
ALONG the Lines.

The MOE working .haf II the Mes York T"no
,..b 3. dropping clo.c 10 the Ga ip1t point, has-
us entered thu ledge and orr bearing formation
The appearance NJ silica AMI quartz strata pre-
..pt gratiy encouraging prospects A. the
.I,p,b Intended to reach before croescutlng
itu feet, this company viii have A. promising
ncld for deep Developments ~ any ground IN the
district surrounding uplifts and dykes clearly
show that the westerly extension of the Salt
Lake company lodges must pass through tbs
lsII feet width Of ground belonging 10 the New
York. Tonopah. There is little or no doubt but
that bodies Of highgrade ore will he developed
u tiup time,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
EirSt-cIaSS Resort.

Since purchasing the Oberon saloon in Reno,
Nevada, Charles Dreyer has spared no expense
TO make 1t one of the finest saloons in the State.
aud how he has succeeded can be seen by drop
ping in and viewing for yourself what an ele-
giant place he now has He has just put in a
new decorated ceiling that is a beauty. and the
oil paintings that adorn the w3llsar something
out OF the usual in Nevada Tonopah people
while in Reno will do well to pay Mr.. Dreyer a
call, and they can rest assured OF receiving fair
treatment
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Married.

At thorne, Jan. u, 1903, J,W.
James, of Sodavile, and Miss Maud
H. ellison. The bride is the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gill
son and is Carson raised young
lady. The happy couple will make
their home in Sodaville, where the
groom has extensive interests. The
bride is also a sister of Mrs. j. A.
DeNOe OF this city.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Litigation Ahead.

1t transpires that the Cramp bro
Tiers title to the mines at Liberty
district is to be attacked by lawyer
Jos. S Tobin of San Francisco, on an
assignment by F. D. Frasier The
Cramp interest or Tonopah and Lib
erty company hold the mines by pur-
chase and through relocation by W.
G.. Wyncoop.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Silver Ton.

Ore encountered IN the course Of sinking the
last ten feet Of the Silver Top shaft shows ap.
preaching change In character sulphides having
cJme in. 1t is thought that In depth the ore
will be Of the same general character as that Of
the Montana TOnOpHh
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Married.

The BONANZA is In receipt of cards amour
cling the marriage OF Jas. s. Wood and Mary c.
Wood on January % 1903. at St. Patrick's
church in San Francisco. The contracting par
ties are well-kDown residents of Smoky Valley,
to whom congratulations and the best of good
wishes are extended.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Giant-T0nOpaIi.

Colonel John Doyle, the well known Comstock
mining man. returned from San Francisco
Wednesday night The Colonel purchased "A
large gasoline engine which will be used la
sinking anfoot shaft. The location Of the
Giaut-ronopah is close in property, experts
claiming 1t valuable ground
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Vote of Thanks,

The Tonopah Miners Union at its
last regular meeting adopted a reso-
luton extending thanks to the Crys-
tai Water company, for supplying
the miners hospital with water free
of charge. The resolution is in
proper recognition of liberal and
commendable action.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07

Senator Wills Brougher, of Orms-
by, favors the BONANZA with pile
of senate and assembly bills intro
duced. Receipt of the annual report
of the state controller is acknowl-
edged, with the compliments of Sam
Davis,
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Little TOnOpah.

Sinking of the two-comphrtment shaft goes
steadily on. The hois,ing machinery ordered
some time ago will be ready for shipment In
lew days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
OhiO-ToiIoDah.

The shaft Is down 5b feet the formation at
the bottom being the same was uncovered In
the Fraction, Mont ana .rOnopah TonopahCali
fornia and Stone Cabin Just before reaching the
lode porphyry-a decOmposed rhy0lite, carrying
small values Two shifts are at work regularly
and good progress being made
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND
Appointed Consulting Engineer oi
the Tonopah Company.

A special dispatch received at the
hour Of going TO press conveys the
information that John Hays Ham
mond has been made consulting engi-
neer of the Tonopah company mines
This means great movements in the
way of reduction and power works.
Present resident officers will con-
tinue in their respective positions.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Rescue,

Shaft sinking has passed the l0O-foot mark.
all work possible being done before the arrival
Of the hoistng machinery, the installation Of
which will necessitate short suspension.
Quartz stringers Of very encouraging value
have been encountered in the shaft. the feed
efs" leading to the same ledge opened in the
Desert Queen.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Boston Tonopah.

Sinking to gain depth for prospecting and de-
veopment continues without delays. visit Of
Inspection 10y Geo. = Nixon. president OF the
company, s expected within "a few days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Masquerade.

On Thursday night next, February l2th, &C.
ours the grand masquerade ball to be given by
the Tonopah firemen. Costumes to the number
so far of two hundred. have been selected and
from all current accounts the affair will be one
which no one can afford to miss
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
The Case Set.

A dispatch received from Carson
on Thursday last states that in the
ease of the Mcnamara VS.. TonOpah
company, in the United States court,
Judge Hawley overruled exceptions
to the answer, and that the case will
come up for trial during the March
term of court.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07

Good progress is being made in sinking the
shaft. which is now down III feet Several
,mall strlngprs OF ore were passed through in
sinking this week
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
Tonopah and Great Western.

The Tonopah aud Great Western shaft is now
down rs feet. The showing at this depth is
very encouraging with excellent indications
for mine Machinery will soon be purchased
and active operations begun on a lare scale
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
High links,

The meeting of the Aerie of Eagles last even
ing after the transaction Of regular business re-
solved itself into smoker in honor of In
vited guests. at which there was flow Of wit
and eatables that continued through moonlight
till daylight
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
West End.

All details of the new hoist at the West End
shaft having been pu, in position and perfect
working order, sinking has been resumed at the
2sD-toot point from which the shaft will be drop.
ped lUD feet deep, with the cutting out of sta.
tions as developments require.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
FOREIGN.

Hope, William; Laperow, Auguste
People calling for the above letters
will please say " Advertised,
w. J. SINCLAIR, Postmaster.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1903-02-07
New Drug store.

One of the storerooms in the Cutting building
on Main street now in course of erection will
be opened as n first-class drug store, under the
management of Dr. H. f. Piper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Strong in Republican States.

Its strength was drawn chiefly from
the Republican party, for it was strong
est in those States which had formerly
been Republican. Its largest following
was in he West, although for time it
threatened to divide the Democratic
party in the South. It did, by cO-operat-
ing with the Republicans, obtain control
in North Carolina, and made great in
roads into the Democratic strongholds
of Alabama Georgia. and Texas.
In the Fifty-fifth Congress there were
twenty-six members of the House elect
ed by the Populists or by the fusion of
Populists and other Republicans
Their leader was the inimitable Jerry
'Sockless" Simpson OF Kansas, and
whatever may be said of his eccentrict-
ties he was always able to hold his own
in any verbal combat with his adver-
saries. In the Senate it practically con-
trolled the balance of power, and by al
lance with the Democrats placed the
Republicans at a disadvantage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
FLORIDA BREAKS THE
ORANGE CROP RECORD
Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand
Dollars Worth of Fruit Crown.

Dispatches received in this city by
A L. Reed. the general passenger agent
of the Atlantic Coast Line, state that
the Florida orange crop for this sea
son will break the records of the last
ten years.
The crop this year" said Mr. Reed,
will be worth 81. 1000 ar increase
of one million boxes over last year.
The indications are that the crop next
year viii be two million boxes more than
this year.
The results of the big freeze few
years ago, in which nearly all OF the
trees in the State were killed, are rapid
~ passing away and the State will soon
again be able to furnish as many of the
fine oranges as she did before the troub-
Ie"
The dispatches also announced that
the crop Of pineappIes would be four
times greater this year than that OF
last year Two million boxes have been
shipped out so far this season. These
bring SO a box.
The pineapples are coming from the
vicinity of Taunton Springs, many square
miles of new territory around that place
being opened for cultivation The plant
ers here are also growing the pinto.
or Japanese peach, the first of that fruit
TO be produced successfully in the State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Ridiculed by the Press.

Tyranntzed as are the German news
papers by the authorities. who do not
hesitate TO throw the editors into prison
on the slightest provocation on charges
of lese majesty. the press has neverthe-
less been almost unanimous in ridiculinz
the artifciallty Of the alleged public re-
joicings organized in connection with
King Georges return home, declaring
that nothing so preposterously make
believe has been seen In Europe since
the sham villages which Potemkine. the
favoTite of Empress Catherine the Great.
impToyised along the route traversed by
the Czarina on her way TO the shores Of
the Black Sea in order to impress her
with an idea OF the prosperity Of the
country subject to his rule as governor.
People abroad can form no conception
of the sympathy of the vast body of the
Saxon people for the ex-crown princess.
Cards, both postal and otherwise. are be-
ing sold Ike Wildfre in all the principal
cities, towns. and villages of the king
dom, picturing hands stretched implor-
irgly toward the royal palace and bear
ing the words, Come back &c us. Lou
Use" while every barrel organ. piano.
and violin re-echoes the strains of the
pretty ballad, "Toi seul" Thou aIone)
composed by the ex-crown princess.
That a reconciliation between the
crown prince and crown princess, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Not a CorpOraPs Guard.

Even in bleeding Kansas. the cradle
of Populism, there could scarce be mus
tered corpOrals guard of Pops. while
in other States they have entirely dis
appeared from the political arena. In
the West the Republicans have regained
the control which they lost TO the Pops,
while in the South the Democrats nave
everywhere put them to rout
The national organization is an or
Ganization in nothing but name; il
would not be that were it not for the
fac; that it holds over from the con
Vention which the Pops held in 1905
Ex-senator Marion Butler, who now
declares that his party will next year
nominate candidate of its own and
refuse to fuse with the Democrats. is its
chairman Having profted by his six
years experience In the Senate as a
FOpulist, Butler has removed TO New
York, and now, within the sound of the
jingle of gold in Wall Street. is rapidly
becoming a plutocrat. 1t is a strange
Iiace for a Populist. but Butler is there.
Good reason exists for mising that
Mr.. Butler may. for advertising pur-
rCses, desire to be named as the Popu-
lisa candidate for President next year
There may be no one other than him
self to take the nomination.